Good morning, Morristown.

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.

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.

Morristown High School hosted its prom on May 28 at Meadow Wood Manor (in Randolph).

Students enjoyed music and dancing all evening.

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.

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.

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.

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.