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Morris County Celebrates Earth Day With Tree Planting at Central Park

Published on April 22, 2025

Morris County celebrated the 55th anniversary of Earth Day today with a ceremonial planting of Eastern Redbud trees at Central Park in Morris Plains, marking the third consecutive year county commissioners have joined representatives of Atlantic Health System and the Morris County Shade Tree Division to recognize the global event.

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Morris County Law Enforcement Joins Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Published on April 21, 2025

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Morris County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with several local police departments, will participate in the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Morris Arts’ “Blackwell Street” Juried Student Exhibit on Display

Published on April 17, 2025

The 33rd Annual Blackwell Street Juried Student Exhibit is now on display inside the Morris County Administration and Records Building in Morristown, showcasing the artistic talents of high school students from across Morris County.

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Local Concept Development Study for Lenape Island Bridge

Published on April 11, 2025

Morris County will host a second online “Public Information Center” meeting to share facts about a concept development study for replacing the Lenape Island Bridge at Indian Lake in Denville with residents, organizations and businesses.

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Morris County Releases 2024 Development Activity Report

Published on April 11, 2025

The annual Morris County Development Activity Report, detailing housing and commercial development in the county during 2024, has been completed and released by the Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation.

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StoryMap Celebrates Three Decades of Open Space Preservation

Published on April 10, 2025

Morris County is marking more than three decades of land preservation by launching an interactive online ArcGIS StoryMap© that highlights the history, scope and impact of the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund.

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Morris County Observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2025

Published on April 09, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners today proclaimed April 6–12, 2025, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, reaffirming the county’s longstanding commitment to supporting victims and their families.

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Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride on April 18

Published on April 08, 2025

Paul Revere and other American patriots rode into the night of April 18, 1775, warning Minute Men and militias in Massachusetts that British troops were crossing the mouth of the Charles River from Boston to seize their guns and quell their budding rebellion.

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NJEDA Announces $5M Grant Program for Route 80-Area Businesses

Published on April 07, 2025

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) on Saturday announced plans to launch the Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program, a $5 million initiative to support small businesses and nonprofits near Exit 34 on Route 80 in Morris County impacted by sinkholes that have forced partial and full closures of the highway since December.

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Scenic 11-Acre Parcel Along Raritan River Permanently Protected

Published on April 03, 2025

The Schiff Preserve Addition, an 11-acre forested parcel along the North Branch of the Raritan River in Mendham Township also known as the Civille property, has been permanently preserved through a funding partnership between Morris County, the New Jersey Green Acres Program and the Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA), a nonprofit conservation organization.

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