Good morning, Morristown.

Morris County officials launched an interactive traveling mural project that invites residents to contribute to a celebration of the county’s 250-year history.

The artwork by Dan Fenelon debuted at the Patriots Ball and will visit Chatham Borough on Saturday, June 6 — and the Morris County Library on July 7.

New Jersey teachers earned an average salary of $84,974 during the 2024-25 school year, ranking ninth nationally with a 2.5% raise from last year.

The report showed that rising costs had cut real earnings by 5% over the past decade.

County College of Morris held its 57th annual Campus Life Awards Dinner Dance on May 5 at Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph to honor student leaders and performers from Morris and neighboring counties — recognizing achievements in leadership, community service, and the arts.

Dry conditions have spread across the tri-state region, affecting central New Jersey where water levels are low and crops are at risk.

Officials urge residents to conserve water as little rain is forecast between Tuesday, June 9 and Sunday, June 13.

Today, spotted lanternfly nymphs are hatching in yards across the area—local homeowners have used chicken wire and sticky traps after consulting Rutgers entomology professor Anne Nielsen for advice.

The bugs favor maple, walnut and tree of heaven, which may suffer branch damage if not controlled.

Resource Realty of Northern New Jersey completed three industrial real estate transactions totaling 37,000 sqft in Morris County.

The deals include a sale of a 12,000 sqft building in Boonton and two lease agreements covering nearly 25,000 sqft in Boonton and Rockaway — showing robust demand for industrial properties.

Lacrosse teams from Morris and Sussex counties will play for NJSIAA trophies on Tuesday, June 9 at various local venues including Mountain Lakes and Summit matchups.

The schedule features both boys and girls contests at sites such as Haas Field (Chatham) and Morristown.