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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.

By Morris Leader | Feb 13, 2025

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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.

By Morris Leader | Feb 11, 2025

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Morris County hosts outreach event to support local veterans

By Morris Leader | Feb 11, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Feb 10, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Feb 8, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 31, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 31, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 31, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 27, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 24, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 23, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 22, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 20, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 17, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 14, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 13, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 13, 2025

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

By Morris Leader | Jan 8, 2025

Morris County residents commuting to New York City have multiple mass transit options available to bypass the newly enforced Congestion Relief Zone Toll.

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Jeffrey S. Paul takes helm at NJ Emergency Management Coordinators Association

By Morris Leader | Jan 8, 2025

Jeffrey S. Paul, Director of the Morris County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), was inaugurated as president of the New Jersey County Emergency Management Coordinator's Association.

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Morris County appoints Tayfun Selen as board director at reorganization meeting

By Morris Leader | Jan 6, 2025

Morris County held its 2025 reorganization meeting on January 3, where Tayfun Selen was sworn in as the director of the Board of County Commissioners.