Morris County
Recent News About Morris County
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Morris County announces winners of annual manual cover contest
Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi has announced the winners of the 2025 Morris County Manual Cover Contest.
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First responders save elderly man during Lake Hopatcong rescue drill
An ice rescue training exercise at Lake Hopatcong quickly shifted to a real emergency response when first responders saved an 82-year-old man who fell through the ice.
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Morris County highlights growth at chamber's annual meeting
Morris County Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen delivered a "State of the County" address at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce's 104th Annual Meeting, held at the Hanover Marriott Hotel in Whippany.
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Morris County commissioners declare February as Black History Month
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has officially declared February 2025 as Black History Month.
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Morris County hosts outreach event to support local veterans
Nearly 100 people attended an event at the Morris County Veterans Services Office to learn about resources available for local veterans.
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Morris County opens applications for $1M recreational trail grants
More than $1 million in grants are available for recreational trails in Morris County's 39 municipalities through the 2025 Morris County Trail Construction Grant Program.
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Snap & WFNJ recipients urged to act on replacing stolen benefits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) recipients have the opportunity to request replacements for benefits stolen electronically between September 1, 2023, and December 20, 2024.
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Morris County hosts Project Homeless Connect offering vital resources
Morris County held its annual Project Homeless Connect event at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Morristown, where over 40 community organizations gathered to offer vital services to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their...
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Morris County Park Commission partners with ENTFLA for indoor football at Mennen Arena
The Morris County Park Commission has announced a new partnership with the Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA) for the 2025 season.
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Public meetings announced for New Jersey's draft state plan
The New Jersey Office of Planning Advocacy, together with Morris County, has scheduled a public meeting on February 28, 2025.
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Morris County prepares for annual Project Homeless Connect resource fair
Morris County is set to host its annual Project Homeless Connect event on January 31 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Morristown.
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Morris County conducts ice rescue drill amid freezing temperatures
The Morris County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Unit (ESU) and the Morris Township Fire Department conducted an ice rescue training drill at Sunrise Lake in Lewis Morris County Park.
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Morris County opens applications for historic preservation funds including religious sites
The Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund has opened its grant application process for 2025.
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Market Street Mission CEO honored by Morris County upon retirement
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has recognized G. David "Dave" Scott for his 35 years of service as CEO and executive director of the Market Street Mission.
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Morris County commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with educational initiatives
Hundreds gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Morristown to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been his 96th birthday.
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Whippany River cleanup progresses with bipartisan support
Morris County officials and mayors have gathered in East Hanover Township to observe the ongoing efforts to clear debris from the Whippany River.
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Morris County receives updated draft flood risk data from NJDEP and FEMA
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have made available updated draft flood risk data for Morris County.
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Dover honors former mayor Aldo Cicchetti with street dedication
Morris County Commissioner Deborah Smith, along with Mayor James Dodd and other officials, gathered in Dover to dedicate West Chrystal Street in honor of Aldo Cicchetti.
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Morris County seeks public input on long-term transportation plans
Morris County is collaborating with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) to develop a long-term transportation plan named Connecting Communities.
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Morris County commuters have various transport options for NYC travel
Morris County residents commuting to New York City have multiple mass transit options available to bypass the newly enforced Congestion Relief Zone Toll.