Saturday, September 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
DRINK NEWS
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FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Facebook users who used the site from May 24 to Dec. 22 and filed claims by Aug. 25 got email alerts that payments from a $725 million deal began in early September and will continue over the next 10 weeks—checks average about $30 and may reach around $38.36. Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this week, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer confronted New York City Comptroller Brad Lander during a House Financial Services Committee hearing, criticizing him for not condemning an antisemitic slogan and for supporting government-run grocery stores that could challenge local businesses—he also questioned plans that may raise costs for NJ commuters. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ New Jersey signed a law to create a new Department of Veterans Affairs—meant to care for veterans’ health and housing following over 200 COVID deaths at state-run nursing homes—and split off military duties to improve service. Gov. Murphy will nominate Army veteran Vincent Solomeno—expected to lead the new department—when the law takes effect in 120 days. Daily Record
- ➤ Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that legalizes natural burials by allowing human remains to decompose naturally into nutrient-rich soil using a controlled process with organic materials such as wood chips, straw and alfalfa — the law directs the State Board of Mortuary Science to register and inspect natural organic reduction facilities under licensed supervision. Daily Record
- ➤ New Jersey police warn residents that as e-bikes become more popular and recent incidents draw attention, state laws now classify these bikes into two types—pedal assist and throttle—with a top speed of 20 mph and require riders under 17 to wear helmets. Daily Record
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