Good morning, Morristown.

North Jersey malls, grocery stores, and shops will be closed on Thanksgiving but open with extended hours on Black Friday—shoppers needing last-minute essentials should check local schedules as hours vary.

Surveys show a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 is expected to cost about $77 to $80—yet many consumers plan to spend around $130 as they adjust for inflation and smaller portions in budget meals.

Reports from the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute and American Farm Bureau Federation note that retailers like Walmart, Aldi, and Target are offering special holiday bundles that may influence spending choices.

Morris County commissioners honored longtime Parsippany resident Frank Cahill for his decades of volunteer work and his new role as governor of the New Jersey District of Kiwanis International during a Tuesday meeting—he received a framed Resolution of Honor from Director Tayfun Selen. He has launched four Kiwanis clubs and recruited nearly 130 new members while boosting local youth programs.

New Jersey law allows service dogs in grocery stores, so chains such as Whole Foods, Walmart, Costco, and ShopRite let service animals in while barring nonservice pets—some shoppers note that enforcement of these rules can vary.

Boonton's Jeff Harmon led a 32-person team in September to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in his wheelchair—when his chair lost its front wheels, his team and Tanzanian porters lifted it so he could continue the climb.

NJAC announced its 2025 postseason cross country honors by naming top girls and boys from Morris and Sussex counties, awarding division champions and sportsmanship winners + detailed team recognitions in several divisions.

The awards highlight the season's fastest and most consistent runners across multiple schools.