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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.

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Morris County Celebrates Earth Day 2026

Published on April 22, 2026

Morris County celebrated Earth Day 2026 with a ceremonial planting of two trees, a proclamation from the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and a public presentation by the Rutgers Environmental Steward program on its environmental education and conservation efforts across New Jersey.

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Morris County Memorial Day Observance Set for Noon on May 20

Published on April 20, 2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to attend its annual Memorial Day Observance on Court Street, between the historic Morris County Courthouse and the Administration and Records Building in Morristown.

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Morris Family Justice Center Commemorates its 10th Anniversary

Published on April 10, 2026

Community partners, state officials, law enforcement leaders and service providers gathered at the Morris County Administration and Records Building in Morristown today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Morris Family Justice Center, marking a decade of coordinated support for survivors of domestic violence, dating abuse and sexual assault.

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Morris County Marks Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month

Published on April 10, 2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners recognized April 2026 as “National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month” during its public meeting this week, highlighting the county’s continued partnership with law enforcement and health care providers to prevent sexual violence, support survivors and hold offenders accountable.

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Morris County Sheriff’s Office Hope One Celebrates Nine Years

Published on April 08, 2026

Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw joined Sheriff James M. Gannon and Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll today at Calvary Baptist Church to mark the ninth anniversary of Hope One, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office mobile outreach program recognized as a model for addressing addiction, supporting recovery and improving mental health services.

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Millbrook Avenue Closure in Randolph for Gas Main Installation

Published on April 02, 2026

Beginning on Monday, April 6, Millbrook Avenue will be closed between Quaker Church Road and South Morris Street in the Township of Randolph for gas main installation.

Work is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is expected to continue through early July, weather permitting. The roadway will reopen at the end of each workday.

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Morris County Honors Detective Captain Denise Thornton on Retirement

Published on March 27, 2026

Morris County today honored Detective Captain Denise Thornton of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, recognizing her retirement and more than 25 years of service during a walkout ceremony held at the Morris County Administration and Records Building.

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Morris County Public Safety Complex Expansion Project Receives Award

Published on March 27, 2026

The Morris County Public Safety Complex Expansion was recognized as one of the state’s top infrastructure initiatives at the N.J. Alliance for Action’s 15th Annual New Jersey’s Leading Capital Construction Projects Awards Program, held earlier this week at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township.

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Morris County Releases 2025 Development Activity Report

Published on March 26, 2026

The annual Morris County Development Activity Report, detailing housing trends, costs and commercial development across the county in 2025, has been released by the Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation. Joseph Barilla, director of the Office of Planning and Preservation, provided an overview of the report during yesterday’s public meeting of the Morris County Board of County Commi

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