Good morning, Morristown.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced $7M in funding through its UPSKILL program to reimburse up to 50% of training costs for frontline workers in mid- and high-skill jobs—employers will register by Sept.

24 at noon, submit a letter of intent by Oct. 8, and complete applications by Oct. 22 for fiscal year 2026 awards.

Acting Gov. Tahesha Way signed a law on Friday that requires landlords to notify tenants of known or potential lead in their drinking water and mandates free lead testing by public water systems—this law builds on efforts to replace lead service lines by 2031.

New recalls have been announced on products including power banks, dressers, baby loungers, kids’ helmets, crib mobiles, vaporizers, cotton candy makers, misting fans and tabletop fire pits—each posing fire, burn, tip-over, suffocation or head injury risks.

Consumers should immediately stop using affected items and follow the manufacturers’ specific remedy instructions to obtain refunds or safe disposal guidance.

Food writer Kara VanDooijeweert said that the best treats she tried in North Jersey this week include Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls from Maggie's Munchies, a 12-piece omakase dinner from Sushi Bada, Mindy's Munchies' Marshmallow Mountain dessert, and a Pastrami and Brisket Latke Sandwich from Eppes Essen. She noted that while many residents favor the popular chicken parm, these four offerings provide a fresh choice in local dining— a change that might shift classic preferences.

Local high school football fans in Morris and Sussex counties saw Friday’s game updates with scores from matchups like Hopatcong at Boonton—results that highlight tight contests.

Today, games begin with Sussex Tech at Wallkill Valley at noon and Morristown at Clifton at 6 p.m.—viewers can follow live action on the NFHS Network.