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Isobel Olcott Honored as Trail Grant Program Marks 10-Year Milestone

Published on January 21, 2026

The Morris County Trail Construction Grant Program is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and the Board of County Commissioners marked the milestone by honoring Isobel Olcott, an original member of the Trail Construction Grant Advisory Committee, during its public meeting this afternoon in Morristown.

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Morris County to Host Project Homeless Connect on Jan. 28

Published on January 21, 2026

Morris County will host its annual Project Homeless Connect event on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown, providing free services and critical resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing.

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Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund Opens 2026 Grant Cycle

Published on January 21, 2026

The Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund has opened the 2026 round of grant applications and announced key dates for prospective applicants.

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Celebrating 250 Years of History

Published on January 15, 2026

Morris County is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026! Our county played a central role in America’s founding and throughout the year, we're honoring the people, places and ideals that shaped the nation. Support the Semiquincentennial by sharing your events and updates -- email 250@morriscountyalliance.org and tag @morriscounty250 on social media.

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Morris County Courthouse Expansion Project Breaking Ground

Published on January 15, 2026

The County of Morris is starting a long planned and publicized construction project to expand its courthouse campus, thereby meeting the security and space needs of the New Jersey Judiciary courts and staff stationed in Morristown.

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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.

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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.

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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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