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May 2025 Declared Mental Health Awareness Month

Published on May 14, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners declared May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month at this week’s public meeting, recognizing the essential work of advocates, service providers and county professionals who support individuals living with mental health challenges.

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Morris County Launches Website for America’s 250th Anniversary

Published on May 07, 2025

The Morris County Tourism Bureau, Morris County 250th Anniversary Steering Committee and Morris County Board of County Commissioners this week launched their 250th Anniversary website: morriscounty250.org.

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Historic Morris Canal Restoration Completed in Roxbury Township

Published on May 07, 2025

New interpretive signs were unveiled as Morris County Commissioners presented a Historic Preservation plaque to Roxbury Township over the weekend, recognizing the completion of a major restoration at the historic Morris Canal Inclined Plane 2 East.

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Morris County Celebrates 2025 Law Day

Published on May 02, 2025

The West Morris Mendham High School mock trial team, winners of the Morris County Mock Trial Competition for an unprecedented 20th consecutive year, were honored yesterday in the historic courtroom of the Morris County Courthouse for placing second out of 216 teams in the 2024-25 statewide Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition hosted by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation.

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Join Morris County for the Pompton Valley Rail Trail Opening

Published on April 30, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners and the Morris County Park Commission are inviting the public and media to join in the official ribbon-cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the Pompton Valley Rail Trail on Thursday, May 29, at 3 p.m.

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Morris County Nursery Plants New Roots for Future Growth

Published on April 29, 2025

Neatly planted rows of oak, maple and dogwood saplings are thriving in a Morris County-owned tree nursery, where more than 200 young trees will be grown to support community forestry along county roadways and properties.

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Discover Morris County’s Past at the 16th Pathways of History Tour

Published on April 28, 2025

The Pathways of History Tour will return for its 16th year on May 3 and 4, 2025, inviting residents and visitors to explore 30 historic sites across Morris County. This free, family-friendly event provides a unique opportunity to experience the rich heritage of the region through museums, preserved landmarks and special exhibits.

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Comprehensive Services Highlighted at Veterans Stakeholders Meeting

Published on April 25, 2025

More than 60 veterans, service providers and community organization representatives gathered yesterday at the Morris County Veterans Services Office for another successful New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Meeting, focused on strengthening collaboration and expanding support for the diverse needs of the state’s veteran community.

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Morris County Celebrates Earth Day With Tree Planting at Central Park

Published on April 22, 2025

Morris County celebrated the 55th anniversary of Earth Day today with a ceremonial planting of Eastern Redbud trees at Central Park in Morris Plains, marking the third consecutive year county commissioners have joined representatives of Atlantic Health System and the Morris County Shade Tree Division to recognize the global event.

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Morris County Law Enforcement Joins Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Published on April 21, 2025

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Morris County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with several local police departments, will participate in the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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