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Morris County Commissioners Approve Three Open Space Grants

Published on November 18, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners tonight approved $1.8 million to preserve more than 65 acres across three municipalities as part of the 2024 Open Space Program.

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Robotic Companion Pets Disbursed to Homebound Residents

Published on November 18, 2024

With the holiday season approaching, the Morris County Office of Aging, Disabilities, and Community Programming (ADCP) reminds residents of the importance of supporting the senior community and ensuring they feel connected, valued, and cared for during this special time of year.

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County Promotes Hazardous Waste Program for America Recycles Day

Published on November 15, 2024

In recognition of America Recycles Day, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) have released two new videos highlighting the county’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program. The long-standing program provides residents, small businesses and municipalities an environmentally responsible way to safely dispose of toxic, flammable,

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Pompton Valley Rail Trail Partially Open to the Public

Published on November 15, 2024

The Pompton Valley Rail Trail, formerly known as the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Bicycle and Pedestrian Shared Use Path, is now partially open to the public, although construction is continuing with full completion anticipated by late winter or early spring 2025.

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Lane Closure Notice for Sussex Turnpike

Published on November 14, 2024

Beginning on or about Monday, Nov. 18, westbound traffic on Sussex Turnpike (CR 617) between Raynor Road and West Hanover Avenue will be detoured for a rock slope stabilization project.

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Morris County Honors Veterans Day 2024

Published on November 07, 2024

Veterans, dignitaries, family members, and friends gathered last night at Morris County’s Annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony, where the Board of County Commissioners presented Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals to 11 local heroes, who were also honored by state and federal officials

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Chief Assistant Prosecutor Named CIT Coordinator of the Year

Published on November 07, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners congratulate Chief Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez for being chosen as the recipient of the 2023 Coordinator of the Year Award by the Crisis Intervention Team of New Jersey (CIT-NJ), in recognition of her dedication to CIT-NJ Morris County Program.

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Morris County’s 2024 Open Space Recommendations

Published on November 07, 2024

Morris County’s Open Space Trust Fund Committee recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve $1.8 million to acquire and preserve a total of 65.2 acres in 2024 Open Space projects during the board’s public work session last night in Morristown.

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Orchard Street Cemetery Joins Interactive StoryMap

Published on November 01, 2024

In honor of Día de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, the Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation acknowledged last year’s launch of an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap© of Morris County cemeteries with a trip to the Orchard Street Cemetery and Gatehouse in Dover.

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The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Celebrates its Bicentennial

Published on October 31, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners honored the Morris County Prosecutor's Office (MCPO) during a bicentennial dinner gala last night at the Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park, marking the office’s 200 years of dedicated service to law and public safety.

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