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April Recognized as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Published on April 16, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners declared April 2024 National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at a meeting last week, when Commissioners Director Christine Myers presented a framed proclamation to members of Atlantic Health System’s Behavioral Health Team for their work to provide outreach and support to victims through the Morris County Sexual Assault Center.

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Morris County Sheriff’s Hope One Celebrates Seven Years

Published on April 12, 2024

Law enforcement officers and community partners from throughout New Jersey joined Morris County Sheriff James Gannon at Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown today for the seventh anniversary of Hope One, the sheriff’s renowned outreach program that has been combating the nation’s opioid crisis.

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Morris County Memorializes Civil War Soldiers

Published on April 12, 2024

Morris County today unveiled the newest addition to its online Morris County’s Veterans Compendium: “Brother Against Brother: The Civil War,” on the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Fort Sumter in 1861 and the official start of the devastating four-year conflict.

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Morris County Park Commission Receives Prestigious Award

Published on April 11, 2024

The Morris County Park Commission has received the Excellence in Special Events Award from the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) for “The Living Sculpture: A Seward Johnson Exhibition at Willowwood Arboretum,” a special installation that was open daily to the public from July until November last year.

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Morris County Law Enforcement Announces Disposition in 1984 Cold Case

Published on April 11, 2024

South Carolina resident Mary Catherine Crumlich has been adjudicated delinquent in connection with the 1984 “Baby Mary” case, which involved the death of an infant girl who was found abandoned in Mendham Township 40 years ago, according to Morris County law enforcement officials.

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2024 Morris County Budget Adopted

Published on April 10, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a 2024 Budget tonight, with no increase in the tax rate as funding expanded for public safety, infrastructure, human services, education and training and economic development.

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Morris County Government Offices Closed Today Due to Earthquake

Published on April 05, 2024

The County of Morris Administration and Records Building on Court Street in Morristown was evacuated immediately after the earthquake because of a report of a possible gas leak. No leak was found and the facility was eventually deemed safe, but precautionary measures were taken.

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Morris County Government Offices Closed

Published on April 05, 2024

Morris County Government offices will be closed for the remainder of the day as a result of the recent earthquake. This does not impact any essential staff.

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Morris County Bar Association to Run Free Expungement Clinic

Published on April 05, 2024

The Criminal Practice Committee of the Morris County Bar Association is running a free expungement clinic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 2 at Calvary Baptist Church, 10 Martin Luther King Ave. in Morristown. Volunteer attorneys through the Morris County Bar Association, as well as volunteer assistant prosecutors, will meet with members of the public who seek to have their records expunged.

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Morris County Celebrates Women’s History Month 2024

Published on March 28, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners closed out Women’s History Month by presenting a framed proclamation to the Morris County Advisory Committee on Women this week, who in turn honored this year’s “Seeds of Change” award recipient.

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