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State Of Emergency Declared In Morris County Town Over Unsafe Bridge State Of Emergency Declared In Morris County Town Over Unsafe Bridge
State Of Emergency Declared In Morris County Town Over Unsafe Bridge Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen announced he is declaring a state of emergency after an unsafe bridge near Route 15 had to be closed. Wilsusen, who issued his declaration on Thursday, June 6, said the state made the decision to close the bridge earlier this week over Rockaway River over safety concerns about the bridge's structural integrity.  The closure of the bridge led to Route 15 southbound near Cedar Terrace Road to be closed indefinitely. Wilsusen said he did not have a timeframe for when the closures would be listed.  “We are actively working with New Jersey Depart…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Jury Finds Former Cop Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Estranged Wife: Morris County Prosecutor Jury Finds Former Cop Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Estranged Wife: Morris County Prosecutor
Jury Finds Former Cop Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Estranged Wife: Morris County Prosecutor A jury has found a former Newark police officer guilty of murder in the 2019 shooting of his estranged wife and the attempted murder of her partner in Morris County following an eight-day trial, authorities announced. John Formisano, 52, was found guilty of first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, hindering apprehension or prosecution, official misconduct, and two counts each of child endangerment and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Formisano, an Acting Lieutenant, was off-duty …

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
‘Live Like Luc:’ Morris County Town Declares Holiday For Beloved 3-Year-Old Drowning Victim ‘Live Like Luc:’ Morris County Town Declares Holiday For Beloved 3-Year-Old Drowning Victim
‘Live Like Luc:’ Morris County Town Declares Holiday For Beloved 3-Year-Old Drowning Victim The mayor of one Morris County town is celebrating the legacy of a 3-year-old boy tragically killed in a drowning incident two years ago with a holiday named in his honor. Luciano Franco, of Jefferson Township, drowned in Lake Hopatcong on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, according to a GoFundMe campaign that described him as “energetic, full of life, and a loving spirited child.” Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen worked alongside Kristin Ruggerio from the Milton Tri-PTA to dedicate Franco’s birthday — Thursday, March 17 — as ‘Luciano Franco Day.’ “[Luciano] has left a tremendous impact on o…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
New Wawa Store Opens On Route 15 New Wawa Store Opens On Route 15
New Wawa Store Opens On Route 15 A new Wawa store is now open on Route 15S in Morris County. The opening of the new Lake Hopatcong location was celebrated Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen. “Welcome and congratulations to Wawa!” Wilsusen said. “Thank you for choosing our community to open your business in and thank you for your generous donations to our first responders!” The new store’s menu features all the brand’s beloved hoagies, breakfast sandwiches, beverages and more. Plus, Wawa is offering free coffee every Tuesday for its rewards members. The new store is…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [UPDATE] Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [UPDATE]
Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [Update] Middle and high school students in Jefferson Township were dismissed early after a “possible threat” was received Friday morning, authorities said. The middle and high schools were immediately put into shelter-in-place as several police departments responded, BOE Administrative Assistant Mary Judge stated in a message shared on Facebook by township Mayor Eric Wilsusen. "All students are safe; high school and middle school students are in the process of being bussed home," said Wilsusen. While details remain limited at this time, school officials ask parents to ensure that someone is h…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [UPDATE] Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [UPDATE]
Jefferson School Students Dismissed Early Following Lockdown, ’Possible Threat’ [Update] Middle and high school students in Jefferson Township were dismissed early after a “possible threat” was received Friday morning, authorities said. The middle and high schools were immediately put into shelter-in-place as several police departments responded, BOE Administrative Assistant Mary Judge stated in a message shared on Facebook by township Mayor Eric Wilsusen. "All students are safe; high school and middle school students are in the process of being bussed home," said Wilsusen. While details remain limited at this time, school officials ask parents to ensure that someone is h…

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by Valerie Musson