Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
Good morning, Morristown.
🚨 Crime
State and local officials warned Morristown residents that fake text messages using the defunct New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles name are a phishing scam meant to steal personal and financial information—messages cite fake legal codes with a June 1 deadline and threaten license suspension.
🏛️ Government
The state reopened two westbound lanes on Route 80 on May 30 after sinkhole repairs and plans to fully reopen the highway by June 25 — weather permitting — while crews work around the clock to repair the median.
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer introduced a bill on May 31 to protect New Jersey’s Sikh community from hate and discrimination—he said the legislation will create a DOJ task force to address anti-Sikh bigotry.
He added that the measure aims to develop a federal definition of anti-Sikhism—this plan comes as federal efforts to curb hate against religious minorities grow.
🏈 Sports
Morristown residents can vote for the Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week until 5 p.m. Thursday as coaches nominated standout players from recent tournaments like Correale and Costello whose performances on May 29 impressed many—voters are encouraged to cast their ballots before the deadline.
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