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County Awarded $9 Million for Newark Pompton Turnpike Upgrades

Published on January 13, 2026

Morris County has been awarded $9.4 million in federal funding through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) to upgrade 38 intersections in Pequannock Township.

Tagged as: , Infrastructure

Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw Named Third Vice Chair of NJTPA

Published on January 12, 2026

Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw was named third vice chair of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) at the agency’s Jan. 12 Board of Trustees meeting today.

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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.

Tagged as: , America 250

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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