Good morning, Morristown.

Animal control in Mt. Arlington removed 30 friendly cats from a hoarding situation and is seeking help from rescue groups and foster families—two of the cats have special vision needs and available boarding is full.

The Hopatcong Animal Shelter asks anyone able to assist to call 973-601-3847 promptly.

Several North Jersey restaurants—including Dough Dash Pizza in Pine Brook, Vinnie's Mootz in Lyndhurst and The Oakley in Nutley—are offering free meals to people showing SNAP cards as benefits end on Nov.

1 due to the government shutdown. This effort aims to help food-insecure families and inspire local businesses to support community members amid rising food costs.

Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace announced Oct 28 that it will hire 1,000 workers across its NJ and NY stores, with over 150 hires planned for each New Jersey location in Morris Plains, Ramsey and Tinton Falls.

Hiring events will begin Saturday, Nov 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offer on-site interviews for roles in bakery, deli, produce and other departments — giving job seekers a direct chance to join the team.

Residents in New Jersey are invited to take a poll on what to call the night before Halloween (Mischief Night), a tradition marked by neighborhood pranks.

The survey asks for opinions on alternative names like Cabbage Night and Goosey Night to see if the custom still thrives.

New Jersey’s Pension Fund reported a 10.96% return for the 12 month period ending June 30, surpassing its long term target by nearly 4 points and a record $7.2 billion contribution boosting its strength—unaudited results were shown to the State Investment Council on Wednesday.

Beginning Friday night, the ramp from I-80 westbound Exit 30 to Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington will close for about two weeks.

Officials say drivers should plan alternate routes—this may affect morning and evening commutes.

Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that the state with help from Undue Medical Debt delivered a fifth round of medical debt relief to erase $59 million in bills for over 48,000 residents—those affected will get a notice in the mail soon.

New Jersey American Water broke ground Tuesday on a 22,517-square-foot operations center at 290 E.

Washington Avenue in Washington Borough to boost water service for customers in Warren and Morris counties. Construction will start in November and finish in December next year—local officials and company leaders showed strong support for the project.

Many patients with disabilities on Medicaid in New Jersey cannot find doctors because low payments keep practices from accepting the insurance; state officials have raised rates and set aside $45M—hoping to bring more providers, but upcoming federal budget cuts may soon put coverage for many at risk.