The Morris County Board of County Commissioners Cordially Invites You to Join Morris County's 2024 Memorial Day Observance&Presentation of Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals to Local Veterans WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Publicly Honoring 15 Morris County Veterans The event will also be livestreamed on Morris County's Official Facebook page.   ..read more

Project Expected to Last Eight Weeks Beginning Monday, May 13, Boonton Avenue will be closed between Wootton Street and Taylortown Road for approximately eight weeks to facilitate the installation of 10,000 feet of gas main that will impact traffic in the Town of Boonton, Boonton Township and Montville Township. Work hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Detours will be established, and heavy delays are anticipated. Motorists are encouraged to plan alternative routes. Detour Plan (refer to map image for detour route):   Northbound Traffic on Boonton Avenu ..read more

Louis “Lou” Pepe and David J. Barter Retire After Remarkable Careers Morris County Fire Training Coordinator Louis “Lou” Pepe and Fire Marshall David J. Barter were honored by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners last week for their years of dedication and support to the county, in advance of their retirements today. County Commissioner Director Christine Myers presented Pepe and Barter official resolutions of honor recognizing their achievements at an April 24 board meeting in Morristown. Colleagues, friends and family gathered to celebrate the two longtime firefighters and their e ..read more

Ribbon Cutting for One of First Trails Funded by Morris County Trails Program For “Celebrate Trails Day 2024,” Morris County Commissioners Stephen Shaw and John Krickus joined the Morris County Park Commission, Chatham officials and residents in Shepard Kollock Park on Saturday to dedicate Chatham Borough Historic Riverside Trail with a ribbon cutting. “Our trails have become an essential refuge for so many people. Morris County is routinely ranked as one of the healthiest counties in the nation with some of the cleanest air in the U.S. There are certainly plenty of reasons to get out and enjo ..read more

Prosecutor’s Office Hosts Recognition and Remembrance Event In recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2024, law enforcement, elected officials and community leaders joined the Morris County Prosecutor's Office (MCPO) this week to raise awareness and highlight progress in laws and services for victims and their families. View Photos from the MCPO’s 2024 Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event The keynote speaker was Chief of Police David Kullgren, Newtown, Connecticut, who served as the staff commander leading the response to the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. “In o ..read more

Application Workshop to be Held on May 14th Nearly $2 million in grants for recreational trails are available to Morris County’s 39 municipalities through the 2024 Morris County Trail Construction Grant Program, which opened its ninth annual application process today. “Since the voters overwhelming supported the dedication of a portion of open space dollars to trail construction in 2014, more than $5.2 million has been granted to design, build and enhance a growing network of local trails on preserved land. Our trails have become an essential refuge for so many people. Morris County is routine ..read more

One of Two Outreach Service Operations Announced by VA Under Secretary A new federal Veteran Center Community Access Point is being established in Morris County; the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) announced today during a visit by the VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal to the Morris County Veteran Services Office in Morris Township. Joined by U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Morris County Commissioner John Krickus and a host of other federal, state and local officials, Dr. Elnahal unveiled plans for the new Morris County “CAP” along with a new Vet Center Outstation in Warren Coun ..read more

April 23 Holiday Celebrates Turkish Heritage and Culture Morris County Commissioners Tayfun Selen and Deborah Smith hosted a group of students and other guests at their offices in Morristown last week in recognition of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, an annual holiday observed in Turkey every April 23. View Photos from the Special Event Students and parents of the Ataturk School of New York, joined by Principal Tülay Taşkent and Reyhan Özgür, the Consul General of the Republic of Turkey to New York, were welcomed by Commissioners Selen and Smith in the Board of County Commissioners ..read more

County Commissioners Support Events that Support Our Environment Earth Day had its share of ceremonies in Morris County today, as the County Commissioners visited various locations to celebrate the global holiday that takes place every April 22, commemorating the importance environmental protection and preservation has on the health of our planet. View Photos from the Tree Planting Ceremonies Eastern Redbuds, trees donated by the Atlantic Health Foundation, were planted for Earth Day at locations in Morristown and Morris Township with the helping hands of the Morris County Chapter of Alpha Ka ..read more

Programs Designed to Empower Small Business Owners Begin Apr. 29   The Morris County Economic Development Alliance (Alliance) and Morris County Economic Development Corporation are proud to announce the lineup of events planned for the 2024 Morris County Small Business Week, which will be observed April 29 through May 3. “Small Business Week in Morris County celebrates the heartbeat of our community – the businesses lining our town’s Main Streets as well as the innovative startups driving future industry. Their vibrant entrepreneurial spirit fuels a local economy that is essential to the ..read more