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Stephanie Gorman takes helm as president of New Jersey's leading public health association

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has announced that Stephanie Gorman, a health officer in Morris County’s Division of Public Health, has been appointed as the president of the New Jersey Association of County and City Health...

By Morris Leader | Nov 20, 2024

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Morris County honors Mary Holland's retirement after four decades

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has recognized Mary Holland, Principal Systems Analyst for the Morris County Department of Information Technology, on her retirement after 44 years of service.

By Morris Leader | Nov 20, 2024

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Morris County provides robotic companion pets to support homebound seniors

By Morris Leader | Nov 18, 2024

The Morris County Office of Aging, Disabilities, and Community Programming (ADCP) has partnered with local organizations to provide robotic companion pets to seniors.

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Morris County allocates $1.8 million for open space preservation

By Morris Leader | Nov 18, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has approved $1.8 million in funding to preserve over 65 acres across three municipalities as part of the 2024 Open Space Program.

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Morris County promotes safe disposal with new videos for America Recycles Day

By Morris Leader | Nov 15, 2024

In recognition of America Recycles Day, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) have released two videos promoting the county’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program.

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Pompton Valley Rail Trail opens partially; full completion expected by spring

By Morris Leader | Nov 15, 2024

The Pompton Valley Rail Trail, previously known as the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Bicycle and Pedestrian Shared Use Path, is now partially accessible to the public.

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Traffic diversion on Sussex Turnpike for rock stabilization project

By Morris Leader | Nov 14, 2024

Beginning Monday, November 18, westbound traffic on Sussex Turnpike (CR 617) between Raynor Road and West Hanover Avenue will be redirected due to a rock slope stabilization project.

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Morris County considers $1.8 million open space preservation plan

By Morris Leader | Nov 7, 2024

Morris County's Open Space Trust Fund Committee has recommended the allocation of $1.8 million for the acquisition and preservation of 65.2 acres in Denville, Madison Borough, and Mendham Township as part of the 2024 Open Space projects.

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Morris County proposes $1.8 million for open space acquisitions

By Morris Leader | Nov 7, 2024

Morris County's Open Space Trust Fund Committee has recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve $1.8 million for the acquisition and preservation of 65.2 acres in 2024 Open Space projects.

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Meg Rodriguez named coordinator of year by NJ Crisis Intervention Team

By Morris Leader | Nov 7, 2024

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez has been honored with the 2023 Coordinator of the Year Award by the Crisis Intervention Team of New Jersey (CIT-NJ).

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Morris County honors 11 veterans with distinguished military service medals

By Morris Leader | Nov 7, 2024

The annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony in Morris County saw the presentation of Distinguished Military Service Medals to 11 veterans.

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Orchard Street Cemetery featured on interactive StoryMap amid restoration efforts

By Morris Leader | Nov 1, 2024

The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation recently marked the first anniversary of the "Celebrated Past" Compendium Project.

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Morris County honors prosecutor's office for two centuries of service

By Morris Leader | Oct 31, 2024

The Morris County Prosecutor's Office marked its 200th anniversary with a celebratory dinner gala at the Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park.

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Stickley Museum reopens after restoration; honors former councilman Michael dePierro

By Morris Leader | Oct 30, 2024

Local dignitaries and community members gathered at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township to celebrate its 35th anniversary and grand reopening.

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Morris County honors veterans with distinguished service medals at upcoming ceremony

By Morris Leader | Oct 25, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has announced the 2024 Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, November 6.

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Morris County allocates $1.3 million for new trail projects

By Morris Leader | Oct 24, 2024

Morris County has approved over $1.3 million in grants for trail projects, aiming to enhance public outdoor spaces across seven towns. The funding will support the design and construction of trails in Morristown, Mendham Borough, Morris Plains, Randolph Township, Denville, East Hanover, and Montville.

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Morris County designates October as Arts & Humanities Month

By Morris Leader | Oct 24, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has declared October 2024 as "Arts and Humanities Month." The proclamation was presented during a work session meeting in Morristown by Commissioner Director Christine Myers to Tom Werder, Executive Director of Morris Arts. Werder was accompanied by representatives from various arts organizations, including Allison Larena, President & CEO of the Morris Performing Arts Center (MPAC), and Tom Loughman, Executive Director of the Morris Museum.

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Morris County joins national drug take back day on October 26

By Morris Leader | Oct 23, 2024

Morris County law enforcement agencies are set to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024. This event is part of a nationwide initiative coordinated by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). It aims to encourage the public to dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications anonymously.

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Historic plaque unveiled at Randolph Friends Meeting House

By Morris Leader | Oct 16, 2024

Morris County officials and members of the Friends Meeting House and Cemetery Association gathered to celebrate the dedication of a historic plaque at the Randolph Friends Meeting House. The ceremony marked the preservation efforts of New Jersey's oldest wood-frame meeting house.

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Spring Valley and Green Village roads closure set for water main replacement

By Morris Leader | Oct 11, 2024

Portions of Spring Valley Road and Green Village Road will be closed starting October 14 for a water main replacement project. The affected area spans between Douglas Road in Harding Township and Britten Road in Chatham Township. The project is managed by Montana Construction Company under contract with New Jersey American Water.