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Historic Stone Arch Bridge in Boonton Reopens

Published on July 02, 2024

Morris County Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen Shaw joined Mayor James Lynch, Sheriff James Gannon and residents yesterday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the historic Stone Arch Bridge in Boonton.

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“Rocky’s Pasties” of Wharton Turns 100

Published on June 28, 2024

Morris County Commissioner Deborah Smith presented a resolution of honor on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners today to Rocky’s Pasties for its 100th anniversary.

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Morris County Addiction Recovery Programs Celebrate Milestones

Published on June 28, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners congratulate the Sheriff’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Office for two integral addiction recovery initiatives celebrating their anniversaries this month: the Morris County Correctional Facility (MCCF) Substance Abuse Housing Unit known as the “Hope Wing” and the court-centered program Community Connections.

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Morris County Reviews 21 Historic Sites for Preservation Funding

Published on June 27, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners was asked tonight to approve $3.6 million in grants from the county’s Preservation Trust Fund to help restore, preserve and further protect 21 historic sites in 16 towns across Morris County.

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Economic Development Leaders Join Kickoff at 2024 SelectUSA Summit

Published on June 25, 2024

The Morris County Economic Development Alliance (Alliance) and the Morris County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) are excited to announce their participation at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit, in conjunction with Choose NJ.

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Morris County Announces 2024 NJAC Foundation Scholarships

Published on June 25, 2024

Morris County Commissioner Deborah Smith participated in the Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) Awards Recognition Ceremony earlier this month, where she presented the 2024 New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) Foundation Scholarships to this year’s student honorees.

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Morris County Approves Housing Somerset County Inmates

Published on June 18, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has finalized a shared services agreement under which Somerset County corrections inmates will be lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility for the next five years.

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Cooling Centers Open in Morris County

Published on June 18, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from 10 a.m. June 18 until 6 a.m. June 19. An excessive heat watch will be in effect for the remainder of the week, with temperatures on Friday reaching 99 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Morris County Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Published on June 18, 2024

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Morris County Adult Protective Services, in partnership with Cornerstone Family Programs and Morristown Neighborhood House and the N.J. Office of the Attorney General, hosted an elder abuse awareness resource fair last week at Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s Haggerty Education Center.

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Rare “Manumissions” Unveiled at Morris County Juneteenth Event

Published on June 14, 2024

Five historic emancipation documents were placed on public display for the first time last night at the opening reception of the 2024 Art in the Atrium (ATA) exhibit in the Morris County Administration and Records Building in Morristown.

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