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StoryMap Celebrates Three Decades of Open Space Preservation

Published on April 10, 2025

Morris County is marking more than three decades of land preservation by launching an interactive online ArcGIS StoryMap© that highlights the history, scope and impact of the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund.

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Morris County Observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2025

Published on April 09, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners today proclaimed April 6–12, 2025, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, reaffirming the county’s longstanding commitment to supporting victims and their families.

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Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride on April 18

Published on April 08, 2025

Paul Revere and other American patriots rode into the night of April 18, 1775, warning Minute Men and militias in Massachusetts that British troops were crossing the mouth of the Charles River from Boston to seize their guns and quell their budding rebellion.

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NJEDA Announces $5M Grant Program for Route 80-Area Businesses

Published on April 07, 2025

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) on Saturday announced plans to launch the Route 80 Business Assistance Grant Program, a $5 million initiative to support small businesses and nonprofits near Exit 34 on Route 80 in Morris County impacted by sinkholes that have forced partial and full closures of the highway since December.

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Scenic 11-Acre Parcel Along Raritan River Permanently Protected

Published on April 03, 2025

The Schiff Preserve Addition, an 11-acre forested parcel along the North Branch of the Raritan River in Mendham Township also known as the Civille property, has been permanently preserved through a funding partnership between Morris County, the New Jersey Green Acres Program and the Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA), a nonprofit conservation organization.

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Morris County Seeks Public Input on Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan

Published on March 31, 2025

Morris County and its municipalities have updated the 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, a crucial document that helps communities identify risks, assess vulnerabilities and develop strategies to reduce potential losses from natural disasters.

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Morris County Joins Third Annual Municipal Transportation Forum

Published on March 27, 2025

Morris County Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen Shaw participated in the Third Annual Municipal Transportation Forum, hosted by Avenues in Motion yesterday at the County College of Morris (CCM).

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Morris County Celebrates Women’s History Month

Published on March 27, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners celebrated Women’s History Month today during a public meeting in Morristown, where an official proclamation and the 2025 “Seeds of Change Award” were presented to influential women in the community.

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2025 Morris County Budget Adopted

Published on March 26, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners tonight unanimously adopted a $376.6 million budget for 2025, holding the county tax rate steady for the sixth consecutive year while expanding funding for public safety, human services, education and critical infrastructure.

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Morris County Marks Hope One’s 8th Anniversary

Published on March 21, 2025

Morris County Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen joined Sheriff James M. Gannon and Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, County College of Morris (CCM) President Dr. Anthony J. Iacono and many others today at CCM to mark the 8th anniversary of Hope One, the sheriff’s mobile outreach program that has become a national model for combating the opioid epidemic.

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