Morning
Morristown
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heart and Soul Dog Rescue in Morristown is offering a house-trained, one-year-old dog named Sid for adoption—ideal for families with children aged 10 or older—and is seeking a foster home for Cocoa, a puppy rescued in Clifton with a chain. News 12 New Jersey
- ➤ Rorschach and Inky, 9-month-old bonded cats from 911 Dog and Cat Rescue, are available for adoption. Both were surrendered from a Newark shelter but remain friendly and good with kids — email the rescue to learn how to adopt. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Morristown High School hosted its prom on May 28 at Meadow Wood Manor (in Randolph). Students enjoyed music and dancing all evening. Daily Record
- ➤ The New Jersey Senate approved a three-year pilot for therapy dogs in public elementary schools; the Department of Education will select six districts and require guidelines for handler training and health standards, with a report due on June 30 following the program's third school year. WRNJ Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Last Resort Wildlife Refuge reminded residents not to disturb baby deer found in yards during fawning season — mothers return to nurse calm fawns and wildlife experts should be contacted if a fawn appears injured or distressed. Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NJ noise laws limit yardwork sound levels and many towns have set tough rules; in Morristown, a 2023 referendum banned gas-powered leaf blowers from January to September to reduce noise and pollution, and officials will assess enforcement after warmer spring weather + neighbors are urged to resolve disputes directly. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Morris/Sussex track championships on May 29, 2026, high jumper Gabe Elston tied his school record at 14 feet (Group 2) and attempted a new personal best while the Vernon girls broke their 4x100 record at 48.03 seconds and Ryan Foley won the Group 3 800 meters. Daily Record
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