Morristown Local News – Friday, May 29th, 2026

Morning Morristown

Friday, May 29th, 2026

Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Stop & Shop confirmed that its new, lower prices will remain in effect for years, as stated by communication manager Daniel Volk at the New Hyde Park location, with the same pricing at stores in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. One shopper welcomed the news amid rising gas costs. News 12 New Jersey

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Jockey Hollow and the Continental Army’s winter encampment will be featured in Season 8 of PBS’s Drive By History airing June 3 on NJ PBS; host Ken Magos explains how Revolutionary War hardships shaped the local legacy (supporting heritage tourism for residents and visitors). WRNJ Radio

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ The Morris County Mosquito Commission will treat parts of Jefferson, Roxbury and Lincoln Park on Saturday, May 30 between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m.—weather permitting. Crews will use all-terrain vehicles to spray key areas on Weldon Road, Ajax Terrace, Gettysburg Way and Robertson Way. WRNJ Radio

SPORTS NEWS

➤ NJ Transit will prioritize World Cup trains at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, June 16 at 3 p.m. while fans for potential Knicks Game 6 at Madison Square Garden at 8:30 p.m. must use PATH, buses and Amtrak, with 385 buses ordered + backup plans set. News 12 New Jersey
➤ A new study finds New Jersey ranks second in U.S. men's national team World Cup talent with 14 players making 69 appearances; Park Ridge’s Matt Turner and Medford’s Brenden Aaronson are on this year’s roster. The research covers data from 1930 to 2022. News 12 New Jersey
➤ Claude Lemieux, a Devils playoff hero who helped win two Stanley Cups and earn a Conn Smythe Trophy, died at 60 as reported May 28. He played 21-season in the NHL and left a lasting mark on New Jersey hockey. Daily Record

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