Jefferson Region

The Jefferson Twp. Police Department is in desperate need of new domestic violence crisis response team (CRT) members.

The Jefferson Arts Committee (JAC) announced its Student Artists of the Month for the month of January 2020. The students who were chosen by their art teachers to be recognized for outstanding work on a class art project were:

Applying for financial aid can seem overwhelming, but free advice and assistance is available to help you fulfill your goals in higher education.

Residents around the Lake Hopatcong area are rejoicing that a new seasoned Restaurant called Chapala Grill is opening early next week (Monday or Tuesday) according to the owners.

This award will be presented annually to an individual (or couple) whose volunteerism and outstanding service and dedication have made a significant contribution to the community. 

Jefferson Police Media Brief for 12/31/2019 that covers the last 45-days of police activity in Jefferson Township resulting in multiple arrests, DWIs and Criminal Mischief.

Domestic violence is prevalent in every community. It affects 1 in 4 women, 1 in 7 men and 1 in 3 teens-regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion or nationality.

The Jefferson Arts Committee (JAC) belatedly is announcing its Student Artists of the Month for the month of November 2019. The students who were chosen by their art teachers to be recognized for outstanding work on a class art project were:

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Jefferson Police Chief Sean Conrad announce that John Formisano, 49, of Jefferson, has been indicted on charges related to a fatal shooting that occurred on July 14, 2019, in Jefferson.

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker announce that on December 12, 2019, a Morris County jury found Richard Perry, age 48, of Oak Ridge, New Jersey, guilty of two counts of second degree sexual assault and one count of third degree endangering the welfare of a child.

The Morris County Board of Freeholders last night honored a Jefferson Girl Scout and Rockaway Borough Boy Scout for their community-minded projects that helped them attain Girl Scouting’s Gold Award and Boy Scouting’s highest ranking of Eagle Scout.

The Morris Area Paratransit System (MAPS) will offer a new, upgraded ride appointment system starting on Dec. 17, with a goal of increasing efficiency to provide more rides for county residents and a more flexible appointment program.