Morris County Courthouse Complex Delayed Opening May 21, 2026 Published on May 20, 2026 On the morning of THURSDAY, MAY 21, the Morris County Courthouse Complex, including the Administration & Records Building and 30 Schuyler Place, will be closed to the public until 11 a.m. due to a scheduled emergency preparedness drill. Tagged as: , Announcements, General News
Morris County Honors National Police Week 2026 Published on May 13, 2026 The Morris County Board of County Commissioners formally recognized National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day during its public meeting this evening, when Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw presented a proclamation to Sheriff James Gannon honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the county and the nation. Tagged as: , General News
Morris County Honors Seniors Enlisting in U.S. Armed Forces Published on May 13, 2026 Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw joined Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) President Michael Avaltroni, state, local and military officials, and community representatives last week at FDU’s Florham campus to honor 90 high school seniors from the Class of 2026 who have enlisted in the U.S. armed forces. Tagged as: , General News
Gaston Road Bridge Reopens Ahead of Schedule in Morris Township Published on May 12, 2026 The County of Morris has fully reopened Gaston Road in Morris Township, after completing a county-funded bridge replacement project about three weeks ahead of schedule and within budget.Construction on the Gaston Road Bridge, located about midway along Gaston Road, began on March 2, 2026, requiring closure of the road to through-traffic between Washington Valley Road and Sussex Turnpike. Tagged as: , General News, Infrastructure
Mount Vernon School Restoration Completed in Chatham Township Published on May 08, 2026 Restoration of the historic Mount Vernon School, also known as the Red Brick Schoolhouse Museum in Chatham Township, has been completed following several years of preservation work supported by more than $305,000 through the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund. Tagged as: , General News
Morris County Celebrates Law Day 2026 Published on May 05, 2026 The West Morris Mendham High School mock trial team, winners of the Morris County Mock Trial Competition for a 21st consecutive year, were honored May 1 during the 2026 Law Day celebration in Courtroom No. 1 of the historic Morris County Courthouse. Tagged as: , General News
Morris County, Denville Announce Preservation of 57 Acres Published on May 04, 2026 Morris County and Denville Township have announced the preservation of more than 57 acres of open space through the St. Francis and Pocono Field Preservation Project, supported by a $5.7 million grant from the Morris County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund. Tagged as: , General News
Morris County Congratulates Cathy Burd on Retirement After 26 Years Published on May 01, 2026 Morris County congratulates Cathy Burd on her retirement today following more than 26 years of dedicated service and leadership across multiple departments within Morris County government. Tagged as: , General News
Schuyler Place to Close May 4 Afternoon for Courthouse Work Published on May 01, 2026 Schuyler Place in Morristown will be temporarily closed Monday, May 4 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for work related to the Morris County Courthouse project. Tagged as: , Infrastructure
Morris County Observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2026 Published on April 23, 2026 Morris County joined Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, law enforcement and community leaders this week to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, reaffirming the county’s commitment to supporting victims and their families. The annual ceremony featured remarks from Fred Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter, Jaime, was killed in the 2018 Parkland school shooting. Tagged as: , General News