Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Morristown.
Target cut prices on 2,000 home and apparel items to help shoppers facing inflation.
The store reduced prices by up to 20% for apparel & 15% on home goods, with deals announced on Tuesday that will extend into the holiday season.
New Jersey will raise its minimum wage to $16.48 an hour on Jan.
1, 2027 + a $0.56 increase under a law linking wages to inflation; small businesses, farm workers, and tipped employees will follow different schedules. Experts say the new rate may still fall short of what many need for basic living expenses.
Drivers in New Jersey have relief at the pump today as Costco in East Hanover and BJ's in Whippany offer regular gas at $3.99 per gallon while other stations charge above $4, prompting experts to advise shoppers to compare prices for savings.
Assemblyman Bill Moen — following Dolly Parton’s passing last month — is proposing a legislative plan to expand her Imagination Library statewide to help young children build early reading skills.
The measure would request about $2 million from the Department of Education for the program.
Surrogate Heather Darling met with about 100 East Hanover seniors to explain estate planning and the probate process—attendees received guides on wills and personal records.
Darling plans to host more seminars across Morris County.
New guidelines take effect today, classifying independent contractors as employees in New Jersey unless employers prove otherwise; a bill proposes exempting amateur umpires as some gig workers worry that added costs may affect local groups.
County boys soccer tournaments have released brackets with updated super 10 rankings.
Matches must be played by Saturday (Oct. 3) for Morris County and Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex teams, highlighting updates for squads like Madison, Roxbury, and Hanover Park.
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