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Morris County Hosts Project Homeless Connect

Published on January 31, 2025

Morris County hosted its annual Project Homeless Connect event today at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Morristown, bringing together more than 40 community-based organizations to provide essential services and support to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing.

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Morris County Park Commission Brings Indoor Football to Mennen Arena

Published on January 31, 2025

The Morris County Park Commission is excited to announce the upcoming 2025 season of its partnership with the Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA), bringing a unique combination of professional indoor football and live concerts to Mennen Arena. Morristown’s “The New Jersey Ciphers” will host its first home game on Saturday, June 21 at 6:05 p.m. at Mennen Arena.

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Office of Planning Advocacy Sets Public Meetings on Draft State Plan

Published on January 31, 2025

The New Jersey Office of Planning Advocacy, in coordination with the County of Morris, will hold a public meeting on Feb. 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon regarding the draft preliminary State Development and Redevelopment Plan (State Plan) and the process by which public and private interests will be able to provide input.

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Project Homeless Connect Resource Event Scheduled for Jan. 31

Published on January 27, 2025

Morris County will host its annual Project Homeless Connect event on Friday, Jan. 31, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown, providing a wide range of services, resources, and support to help the homeless and those at risk of homelessness access essential care and opportunities for stability.

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Morris County Sheriff’s Office and Firefighters Train for Ice Rescues

Published on January 24, 2025

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit (ESU) and the Morris Township Fire Department endured below-freezing temperatures at Sunrise Lake in Lewis Morris County Park this week to conduct a critical ice rescue training drill, focused on enhancing emergency preparedness and ensuring first responders are ready to save lives when every second counts.

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Apply for 2025 Morris County Historic Preservation Funds

Published on January 23, 2025

The Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund is now accepting grant applications for 2025 funding. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 28, 2025, and a Declaration of Intent is due by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

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Market Street Mission CEO Honored by Morris County

Published on January 22, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners tonight honored G. David “Dave” Scott, who retired on Dec. 31, 2024 after 35 years as CEO and executive director of the Market Street Mission, recognizing his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to transforming the lives of those in need.

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Morris County Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Published on January 20, 2025

Hundreds gathered this morning at the Hyatt Regency in Morristown despite more than five inches of snow to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been his 96th birthday, celebrated January 15. The 55th Commemoration of the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., hosted by the Martin Luther King Observance Committee in collaboration with the Morris Ar

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Morris County Leaders & Mayors Join Whippany River Cleanup

Published on January 17, 2025

Morris County Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen Shaw and Sheriff James Gannon joined U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Hanover Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher and other local officials in East Hanover Township today to witness the progress being made to “de-snag” sections of the Whippany River, launching debris cleanup efforts to address flooding that has long plagued riverside communities.

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NJDEP and FEMA Release Updated Flood Risk Data for Morris County

Published on January 14, 2025

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have released updated draft flood risk data for Morris County, providing residents and local officials with an early look at the latest flood hazard information.

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