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First Black Morristown Policewoman Retires After 26 Years Of Service
Patrol Sergeant Beverly Downey has officially retired after more than two decades of dedicated service with the Morristown police bureau.

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Patrol Sergeant Beverly Downey has officially retired after more than two decades of dedicated service with the Morristown police bureau.

Hilary L. Link has been named the university's 15th president, succeeding Thomas J. Schwarz, who is retiring at the end of June.
Looking for a fun way to start the Valentine's Day weekend? Following the walk, there will be chocolate-covered treats, and a photo op.
The Hidden Chickpea opened its doors last week, offering healthy, plant-based food options suitable for all dietary requirements.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample dishes and desserts from renowned Morristown restaurants at the event.
At the Tuesday night meeting many advocates of the LGBTQ community came forward and voiced their disappointment in the middle school.
The township has officially established a new utility, altering the way residents pay for garbage collection.
"We've got a really bad math problem here," Chatham School Board member Bradley Smith, the finance chair, said on Monday.
Imani Glover, 25, has been found, according to an update from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
Despite what last weekend's weather may have suggested, the Rosedale Skating Pond is not open to skaters.
Lauren Spirig will continue to serve as the township committeewoman, bringing an end to the Mendham Township election saga.
Sean Grawehr, a police officer, went "above and beyond the call of duty" by assisting a pair of stranded residents in changing a flat tire.
The beloved Chatham Sandwich Shop is poised to return after an unintentional kitchen fire closed their doors a year ago.
Find out more about the First Aid Squad Auxiliary's Valentine's Day rose sale.
Morris Township police are seeking applications for police officers in the township, department officials said.
A crash on NJ 24 in Morris County has prompted commuting delays Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Margaret Malishchak, a Madison artist, is donating her profits to the Black Lives Matter movement, in honor of Black History Month.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving recognized a Washington Township officer for their efforts to rid the roads of drunk drivers.
Jamie Fiore Higgins, a local author, spoke at Chatham High School and encouraged students to write their own stories.
A fuel spill on Interstate 287 in Morris County has prompted commuting delays Monday afternoon, authorities said.