Good morning, Morristown.

AAA warns drivers that deer are more likely to run into traffic during the mating season from October through December, so extra caution is needed.

Robert Sinclair said drivers should brake gently — avoiding hard braking or swerving — since over 7,500 crashes last year involved deer, with 90% of those incidents linked to deer activity.

At Home, a furniture and home decor retailer that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June, announced a plan that will close three New Jersey stores while keeping five open as it cuts debt—details on the timing of the closures were not provided.

Millea Bros. Ltd. will host a three-day auction+ featuring over 1,100 lots from Iris Apfel's personal collection from Oct.

15 to Oct. 17 in Boonton, with online bidding and live sales at the gallery starting at 10 a.m. each day to honor her bold style legacy.

A WalletHub study shows New Jersey has the fifth-highest student loan payments at $235—indicating financial strain for borrowers—and the report comes as new federal rules expand protections for college borrowers.

Yesterday, the New Jersey Department of Education awarded $2.37M in grants to boost climate change education in schools statewide, including a $15,000 grant for Unity Charter School in Morristown and similar funding for projects in Sussex and Somerset (part of Governor Murphy's Fiscal Year 2025 budget) aimed at promoting hands-on learning.

NJ Transit announced that regular weekend service is running on the Morris–Essex and Montclair–Boonton lines as repairs continue from last week's derailment outside Summit station — more than 2,200 concrete ties and a broken track have been fixed.

Full weekday service will resume on Monday, Oct. 6 if conditions allow.

Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz proposed new legislation after three teenagers were killed in Union County accidents involving electric bikes — the bill requires riders to be at least 17 and hold a driver’s license — and she will introduce it when the Assembly reconvenes this fall.

In 2023, New Jersey residents paid $154 billion in federal taxes and received only $135 billion in spending back, creating a shortfall of about $2,011 per person.

The ongoing government shutdown delays services — it does not lower residents' tax contributions.

On Sept. 20th, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalled four models of New Flyer electric buses used in NJ Transit's pilot after a high-voltage battery risk was found—NJ Transit confirms the buses are safe with interim measures but notes their range will be limited until repairs are complete.

The Department of Justice removed conditions on more than $1.3 billion in VOCA grants after New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and 19 other states challenged the rule that tied federal funds to immigration enforcement.

This change now lets victims receive support services and compensation without extra federal requirements—ensuring vital resources remain available.

More than 10 pumpkin patches are open in North Jersey this fall for families to pick pumpkins and enjoy hayrides.

Morristown residents can visit Wightman Farms—hosting a Fall Festival with a pumpkin field and mazes—for a fun seasonal outing.