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Morris County Launches Traveling Mural for 250th Anniversary

Published on June 03, 2026

The Morris County 250th Celebrations Committee, in partnership with the Morris County Tourism Bureau and the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, announced this week the launch of the Morris County 250th Traveling Mural, an interactive public art initiative designed to celebrate the people, places and events that have shaped Morris County over the past 250 years.

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Morris County Earns AAA Financial Ratings for 51st Consecutive Year

Published on June 02, 2026

Morris County has again received the highest possible financial ratings from Moody’s Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, with both agencies reaffirming the county’s AAA bond rating and stable financial outlook following their annual review of county finances.

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PBS to Feature Jockey Hollow in Season 8 Premiere on June 3

Published on May 28, 2026

Jockey Hollow and the Continental Army’s brutal winter encampment of 1779–1780 in Morristown will be featured on Wednesday, June 3, in the eighth season premiere of “Drive By History,” the acclaimed PBS series hosted by storyteller Ken Magos.

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Remembering K-9 Kai; the Dog, the Myth, the Legend

Published on May 28, 2026

In law enforcement, few partnerships are as powerful as the bond between a handler and a police dog. For the Morris County Sheriff's Office, that bond became nationally recognized through the extraordinary career of K-9 Kai, a Belgian Malinois whose speed, intelligence, discipline and heart helped make him one of the most celebrated working dogs in the country.

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Morris County Observes Older Americans, Mental Health Awareness Months

Published on May 28, 2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented proclamations for both Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month during its public meeting yesterday, both of which are observed annually each May across the United States.

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Morris County Patriots Ball Celebrates Revolutionary Legacy

Published on May 22, 2026

Hundreds gathered earlier this month at the historic Ford Mansion in Morristown -- where General George Washington twice established his headquarters during the Revolutionary War -- for the Morris County Patriots Ball to honor the county’s Revolutionary legacy and raise funds for the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

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Stormwater Infrastructure Mapping Underway Along County Roadways

Published on May 21, 2026

The County of Morris will begin stormwater infrastructure mapping along county roadways in Mount Olive Township starting Friday, May 22. The mapping is being conducted by Aqualis on behalf of the county to meet requirements of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Highway Agency Permit.

Tagged as: , Environment, General News, Infrastructure

Morris County Holds Memorial Day Observance in Nation’s 250th Year

Published on May 21, 2026

Nine local veterans were presented Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners at the county’s annual Memorial Day Observance yesterday outside the historic Morris County Courthouse in Morristown.
The ceremony included a special tribute to Continental Army soldiers who lost their lives at Jockey Hollow nearly 250 years ago.

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Morris County Courthouse Complex Delayed Opening May 21, 2026

Published on May 20, 2026

On the morning of THURSDAY, MAY 21, the Morris County Courthouse Complex, including the Administration & Records Building and 30 Schuyler Place, will be closed to the public until 11 a.m. due to a scheduled emergency preparedness drill.

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Morris County Honors National Police Week 2026

Published on May 13, 2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners formally recognized National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day during its public meeting this evening, when Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw presented a proclamation to Sheriff James Gannon honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the county and the nation.

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