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Morris County Re-Entry Programs to be Featured at National Convention

Published on January 27, 2022

Two, heralded Morris County re-entry programs, both designed to help ex-offenders successfully return into the community, will be highlighted next month at the 2022 National Sheriff’s Association Winter Conference in Washington, D.C., Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon announced. The programs are Community Connections and the STAR (Successful Transition and Re-Entry) Program.

Tagged as: , Crime Prevention

Morris County Career Training Center to Break Ground in November

Published on January 26, 2022

The Morris County Vocational School District announced a November construction start on its new Career Training Center at the County College of Morris in Randolph, which will expand the vocational school operations by 30 percent. Construction details were presented to the Morris County Board of County Commissioners tonight, as the board introduced a bond ordinance to support the expansion.

Tagged as: , Education

$325 Million Program for Struggling Homeowners to Launch Feb. 8

Published on January 25, 2022

On Feb. 8, New Jersey will launch the Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance Program, a federally financed program for homeowners who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible homeowners may receive up to $35,000, plus free housing counseling services, to cover mortgage arrearages, delinquent property taxes and other housing cost delinquencies.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Human Services

Employment & Training Services Can Help Jobseekers & Employers

Published on January 19, 2022

Dozens of people looking for jobs in Morris County were successful in 2021, after improving their skills through Morris County’s Employment & Training Services (ETS), and 2022 could be even better. The key is getting the exact type of skills that employers in New Jersey’s leading industry clusters are looking for to grow their businesses, and ETS can help.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Education, Seeking Help

Navigating Hope and Hope One Make Huge Impact in 2021

Published on January 14, 2022

Morris County put wheels on its outreach services a few years ago, creating offices in vans with professional staff who set up shop in different communities each day. Record numbers of people were reached in 2021, as many in need were linked to social services assistance through the Navigating Hope van and people with substance abuse and mental health issues were contacted by the Hope One van.

Tagged as: , Human Services

Morris County Applications Available for Historic Preservation Funds

Published on January 13, 2022

The Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund is now accepting grant applications for 2022 funding. The popular program began in 2003, after voters overwhelmingly approved dedicating tax dollars to preserve Morris County’s rich history. As of 2021, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved over $43 Million to help preserve, restore or protect 117 historic sites in 34 towns.

Tagged as: , General News
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