Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
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📰 Economy
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution on Nov.
17 to designate Nov. 29 as Small Business Saturday and urged residents to shop at local stores and dine at family-owned restaurants—support that will help boost local jobs and sustain the county’s economy. This effort highlights the important role of small businesses across the 39 municipalities.
🎓 Education
On Monday, the Assembly Health Committee advanced a bill to study therapy dogs in public elementary schools under a three-year pilot program—six school districts will be chosen from the northern, central and southern regions.
The bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis, asks the Department of Education to guide the program and report on its effects on student wellness and academic performance—details that will help shape future school initiatives.
🏥 Health
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer announced a bipartisan package of bills on November 24 that expanded lung cancer screening, streamlined access to care, and boosted federal research funding—efforts that include a federal task force and changes to Medicaid testing policies.
The legislation, endorsed by several health organizations, aimed at cutting red tape and improving early diagnosis—key steps against the nation’s deadliest cancer.
🏈 Sports
Morris and Sussex counties are asking community members to vote for the high school football Coach of the Year based on season achievements — voters can choose from coaches Fusco, Grande, Liberato, Hennelly, Kubik and Percey, with the vote closing at 5 p.m. on Dec.
1.
After high school football ended in Morris and Sussex counties, local voters are invited to choose the Offensive Player of the Year by casting their vote before 5 p.m. on Dec.
1 — the candidates include Jack Brex, Frankie Falco, Deacon Frayne, Shane Hoover, Brayden Longo, and Jerron Martress.
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