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Board of County Commissioners Remembers Former Gov. Richard Codey

Published on January 12, 2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners was saddened to learn of the passing over the weekend of former Senate President and Governor Richard “Dick” Codey.

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"Revolutionary Lives” Travels to Morris County Library This Month

Published on January 09, 2026

The Morris County Heritage Commission is hosting the RevolutionNJ traveling exhibit “Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now” from Jan. 9 through Jan. 23 at the Morris County Library, offering visitors an opportunity to explore New Jersey’s role in the American Revolution through the experiences of everyday people.

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Morris County Updates Official County Map

Published on January 08, 2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has formally adopted a new and updated official Morris County Map, an important tool for planning and decision making at all levels of government.

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Nominees Sought for 2026 “Seeds of Change’’ Award

Published on January 05, 2026

The Morris County Advisory Committee on Women is now accepting nominations for its seventh annual "Seeds of Change” Volunteer Award, which will be presented in March 2026 to a woman who has demonstrated a commitment to community service and served as a leader and inspiration to other women in Morris County.

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Morris County Reorganizes in Nation’s Semiquincentennial Year

Published on January 02, 2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners convened tonight for its annual reorganization, installing new leadership and swearing in reelected county officials as a town crier stepped forward to formally announce that the New Year marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.

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Morris County Warden Honored on Day of Retirement

Published on December 31, 2025

Morris County Warden Christopher E. Klein’s retirement was described as an “end of an era” by Sheriff James M. Gannon earlier today, as officers at the Morris County Correctional Facility, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and the county administration presented Klein with honors on his last day at the facility.

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First Night Morris County to Launch Morris County’s 250th Anniversary

Published on December 29, 2025

As Morris County prepares to welcome the New Year, First Night Morris County’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration will draw visitors from across the region while officially launching the county’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

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Morris County 2026 Reorganization Meeting Set for Jan. 2

Published on December 29, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will convene for its annual reorganization meeting on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at 6 p.m., when Commissioner Stephen H. Shaw is slated to succeed Tayfun Selen as director. Commissioner John Krickus will assume the role of deputy director for 2026.

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Checkpoint Charlie: Morris County Honors Cold War Veterans

Published on December 26, 2025

The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation has launched the latest installment of its Veterans Compendium Project, honoring American service members of the Cold War on the anniversary of the Dec. 26, 1991, collapse of the Soviet Union, which officially marked the end of the Cold War.

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Morris County Expands “Joy for All” Companion Pet Program

Published on December 23, 2025

During the holiday season, Morris County distributed robotic companion pets to seniors living in county-supported housing as part of the “Joy for All” Companion Pet Program, sponsored by the Morris County Office on Aging, Disabilities and Community Programming and expanded this year to include the Morris County Housing Authority.

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