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Pennacchio retirement signals big shift in Morris County GOP politics

Morris County Republicans, already bracing for change on the county and local level after a "Blue Wave" midterm election, are facing another seismic shift in the political landscape, this time from within their own party. State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio, the conservative Republican firebrand who has represented much of Morris County in District 26 since 2001, announced his retirement on Nov. 10, effective at the end of his current term in January 2028. His statement set off a flurry of campaign announcements from other Morris Republicans seeking his Senate seat and other higher offices. “I have entered the seventh decade of my life, and I have been doing this for a long time," Pennacchio told the Daily Record. “After much thought and reflection, I have come to the decision that my service in elected office should draw to an end with the completion of my current term.” Soon after Pennacchio made his announcement, longtime Republican District 26 Assemblyman Jay Webber made his own declaration that he would run for Pennacchio's Senate seat in the 2027 election, when all 40 Senate and 80 Assembly seats are on the ballot. Webber, who has served in the Assembly since 2008, ran for Congress in

Morris County, NJ · 10h

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New Jersey Voters Overrule Landlord Opposition and Bring Back $20 Rent Increase Limit

Voters in Elizabeth, New Jersey, have brought back a $20 limit on rent increases after years of legal fights. Nearly 69% supported the change, despite warnings from landlords that such a strict limit could make it harder to maintain rental properties. The November 3 vote restored a rule that city leaders removed in 2022. Under...

Elizabeth, NJ · 10h

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RWJBarnabas Health makes $500K investment in Puerto Rican Action Board to expand access to healthy food in Middlesex County

RWJBarnabas Health announced Nov. 9 a $500,000 investment in the Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) to expand access to nutritious foods and strengthen community support services for residents of New Brunswick and Middlesex County. The investment will support expanded food assistance, bilingual health navigation, and advance the coordination of essential...

Middlesex County, NJ · 1d
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Train Enthusiasts Invited to Explore Union County’s Rich Locomotive History At Annual Model Train Show, Nov. 27–Dec. 13

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the return of Union County’s Model Train Show and Open House this holiday season. For three consecutive weekends, from Friday, November 27th to Sunday, December 13th, this family-friendly event welcomes visitors and train lovers of all ages to explore the captivating world of model railroads, learn about local train history, and appreciate the craftsmanship firsthand through engaging tours and demonstrations. The event will be held at the A. Paul Mallory Railroad Center, located at 295 Jefferson Avenue in Union.

Union County, NJ · 1d
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Morris County Approves Redevelopment Plan for 141 Homes at Former Harry Loory Furniture Store

A former furniture store in Morris County could be replaced by a six-story apartment building, new townhouses, and storefronts under a redevelopment plan that would add up to 141 homes near downtown Dover. The Dover Town Council approved the plan on October 13 for the former Harry Loory Furniture Store...

Morris County, NJ · 1d

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Union County’s Final Scrap Metal Recycling Event Scheduled for November 21

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the final scrap metal drop-off event of the 2026 season will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine. The program is offered free of charge to all Union County residents.

Union County, NJ · 2d

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Hunterdon County to host free ‘Pancakes with Maple the Snowman’ breakfast Dec. 5

RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hunterdon County Commissioner Deputy Director Jeff Kuhl is inviting residents and families to celebrate the holiday season at the annual “Pancakes with Maple the Snowman” community breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 5. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 9 to...

Hunterdon County, NJ · 1d

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Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office welcomes new assistant prosecutor with nine years of experience

FLEMINGTON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office has welcomed Franz Mevs as its newest assistant prosecutor, bringing nine years of prosecutorial experience from New York City. Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and First Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Paravecchia welcomed Mevs during a swearing-in ceremony attended...

Hunterdon County, NJ · 1d

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Veterans Day 2026: Three days of ceremonies planned in Greater Morristown, Nov. 10-12

Veterans Day in Greater Morristown starts early with flag-raising ceremonies on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, hosted by Atlantic Health. Participants will gather at 9:30 am at 475 South St. in Morristown, near the flagpole at the first building on the left. A second ceremony is planned for approximately 11 am outside Morristown Medical Center. Bus transportation will be provided between locations.

Morristown, NJ · 1d

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Sussex County woman sues medical practices, alleging employee shared private medical records on social media

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — A Sparta Township woman has filed a lawsuit against several medical organizations and a medical receptionist, alleging that the employee accessed her confidential medical records without authorization, photographed sensitive health information and shared it on social media with people who knew her. The lawsuit was...

Sussex County, NJ · 2d

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Scotch Plains Unveils $49.5M Plan for New Emergency Services Building on Plainfield Avenue

Scotch Plains wants to build a new emergency services headquarters. A revised plan puts the price at up to $49.5 million. Mayor Josh Losardo described the project, which would sit on township-owned land along Plainfield Avenue, in a statement on the township website. Police, fire, and emergency medical crews would...

Scotch Plains, NJ · 1d

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Sayreville eyes nearly $20M for roads, parks and water projects

SAYREVILLE – The Borough Council is scheduled to introduce seven bond ordinances authorizing the issuance of nearly $20 million in bonds or notes at Monday's meeting. The first ordinance appropriates $2.8 million and authorizes the issuance of $2.6 million in bonds or notes to acquire vehicles and equipment for various borough departments, according to the council agenda. The purchases include turnout gear, fire apparatus improvements and an SUV for the fire department and fire prevention; a Trackless Multihog vehicle, windscreens for pickleball courts, a field groomer and field maintenance equipment for the parks department; and a Perma-Patch machine, Big Tex trailer, Hunter camera and dump truck with plow and spreader for the roads department. The ordinance also includes police vehicles for the public safety department, an SUV for the construction department and a rear-loader sanitation truck, automated trash cans and a pickup truck with plow for the sanitation department. Sayreville bonds would pay for capital improvements The second ordinance appropriates $1.4 million and authorizes the issuance of $1.3 million in bonds or notes for various 2026 general capital improvements. More: Sayreville election weakens mayor's power as Democrats take control Those projects include improvements to Police Department restrooms, air-conditioning units for

Sayreville, NJ · 2d

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Princeton Cancels Electric Shuttle Purchase; Loop Bus Service Continues Uninterrupted

Princeton Council has canceled a $480,060 contract for two electric shuttle vehicles that were ordered nearly three years ago but never delivered, as the Municipality approaches a December 1 deadline to decide whether to pursue state funding for replacement vehicles for its Loop bus service. The October 26 resolution formally...

Princeton, NJ · 10h

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Scott McKinney becomes Alexandria Township School’s superintendent

When Del Val’s superintendent, Scott McKinney, also began the year as Alexandria Township School’s superintendent, the two schools became knitted closer together than ever before. As of Oct. 1, incoming freshmen from ATS and their families can expect a smoother transition into high school life. “So for him...

Union County, NJ · 1d

News 12

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Bus Rapid Transit: How Hudson County hopes to make bus commuting faster

The county says these changes could double the bus speed.

Hudson County, NJ · 2d

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Mastrangelo Running for Assembly in LD-26

Morris County Commissioner and small business owner Tom Mastrangelo today announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for New Jersey State Assembly in the 26th Legislative District in 2027, pledging to bring conservative leadership, fiscal discipline and a taxpayer-first approach to Trenton. “New Jersey taxpayers are fed up with...

Morris County, NJ · 1d

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After Historic Losses, Christian Barranco Launches Bid for Morris County Republican Chairman: “It’s Time to Save Morris County”

MORRIS COUNTY – A week after Morris County Republicans suffered their worst defeat in more than half a century, Christian “Chris” Barranco today announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Morris County Republican Committee, pledging to rebuild the party’s organization, recruit candidates in every town and win back the voters it lost on Tuesday.

Morris County, NJ · 1d

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Where Your Feet Stand: Grounded in Freedom, Honoring Our Veterans

Remarks from Montgomery Veterans Committee Advisor Mike Maloney — a Marine Corps CH-53 aircrew member from 1984 to 1987. Maloney addressed addressed the large crowd of attendees at the Montgomery Township Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday, November 8 at Veterans Park. Members of the 6th New York Independent Battery...

Rahway, NJ · 17h

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Creating Change Counseling Center opens in downtown Netcong

NETCONG BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — A new mental health counseling center has officially opened in downtown Netcong, bringing additional services to the borough’s growing business community. Creating Change Counseling Center is now open at 17 Main St., Suite B, according to an announcement from the Borough of...

Netcong, NJ · 1d

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Nine NJ bars get the Miracle Christmas pop-up treatment this season

Nine Jersey bars are turning into Christmas wonderlands this season, from Morristown to Long Branch. Festive cocktails and over-the-top decorations await.

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