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Morristown
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Best US Moving report names Hackettstown and Glen Gardner among the top 10 family-friendly towns in New Jersey, highlighting quiet streets, strong schools and community events—features that help these towns attract families. The list also includes other communities, such as Morristown, that balance suburban comfort with easy access to larger cities. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morris County officials honored Cpl. Erica Valvano on Thursday at the Administration and Records Building for her more than 21 years of service—she led programs like Hope One and PAARI that helped many people and received remarks from Sheriff James Gannon, Prosecutor Robert Carroll, and State Sen. Anthony Bucco during Overdose Awareness Day. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin led court action that led the Office of Management and Budget to agree to release more than $184 million in AmeriCorps funding — money that will support service programs across the country, including those serving our local community. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Assemblywoman Aura Dunn held a town hall at the Morristown Neighborhood House on Wednesday night to discuss the child care subsidy program that stopped accepting new applicants on Aug. 1 due to a $30 million budget shortfall — parents and providers warned that rising copays and potential layoffs may further stress families and local businesses. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morris Knolls beat Bayonne 21-14 on Aug.29 using special teams plays to honor their late assistant coach Gerry Gallagher—players dedicated key moments to his memory. The Golden Eagles will host West Morris on Sept.6 for their season opener. Daily Record
- ➤ During the opening high school football games, teams in Morris and Sussex counties honored late coach Gerry Gallagher who died on July 24 by holding a moment of silence and wearing GG stickers plus running his signature Wing-T formation on opening plays. These tributes mark his lasting impact on local football and coaching in the region. Daily Record
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