Morristown Local News – Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Morning Morristown

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Brownie and Damon, two 1-year-old siblings (an Australian shepherd and lab mix) from Peyton's Safe Haven in North Jersey, are available for adoption this week. They are trained, good with children and other dogs, and the shelter hopes to keep the pair together. Daily Record

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ Anthony Shandra, a Parsippany sanitation worker and volunteer firefighter, lost his lower leg in a crash last week and left Morristown Medical Center on Friday amid cheers from neighbors along Franklin Avenue as he begins his long recovery. News 12 New Jersey

CULTURE NEWS

➤ North Jersey's Celebrity Chefs & Friends Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament — a blend of sports and gourmet dining — will be held on June 22 at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange to benefit City Harvest. Daily Record

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ The New Jersey Farm Bureau urges farmers to report damage on orchards, vineyards, and fruit crops after a spring freeze followed warm days. It is working with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and the Farm Service Agency to gather reports and help growers get aid. WRNJ Radio

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Gov. Sherrill signed a new law today to stop unauthorized resale of restaurant reservations ahead of the World Cup — the law fines third-party brokers that list tables without a restaurant's written consent to protect local eateries. WRNJ Radio

HEALTH NEWS

➤ New Jersey health officials are monitoring two residents for possible Hantavirus exposure after their air travel linked to the MV Hondius revealed contact with an infected person — the residents were not passengers and show no symptoms. Officials stress that the risk to the public remains very low. News 12 New Jersey

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