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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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Morris County Honors Seniors Enlisting in U.S. Armed Forces

Published on May 13, 2026

Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw joined Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) President Michael Avaltroni, state, local and military officials, and community representatives last week at FDU’s Florham campus to honor 90 high school seniors from the Class of 2026 who have enlisted in the U.S. armed forces.

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Gaston Road Bridge Reopens Ahead of Schedule in Morris Township

Published on May 12, 2026

The County of Morris has fully reopened Gaston Road in Morris Township, after completing a county-funded bridge replacement project about three weeks ahead of schedule and within budget.
Construction on the Gaston Road Bridge, located about midway along Gaston Road, began on March 2, 2026, requiring closure of the road to through-traffic between Washington Valley Road and Sussex Turnpike.

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Mount Vernon School Restoration Completed in Chatham Township

Published on May 08, 2026

Restoration of the historic Mount Vernon School, also known as the Red Brick Schoolhouse Museum in Chatham Township, has been completed following several years of preservation work supported by more than $305,000 through the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund.

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Morris County Celebrates Law Day 2026

Published on May 05, 2026

The West Morris Mendham High School mock trial team, winners of the Morris County Mock Trial Competition for a 21st consecutive year, were honored May 1 during the 2026 Law Day celebration in Courtroom No. 1 of the historic Morris County Courthouse.

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Morris County, Denville Announce Preservation of 57 Acres

Published on May 04, 2026

Morris County and Denville Township have announced the preservation of more than 57 acres of open space through the St. Francis and Pocono Field Preservation Project, supported by a $5.7 million grant from the Morris County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund.

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Morris County Congratulates Cathy Burd on Retirement After 26 Years

Published on May 01, 2026

Morris County congratulates Cathy Burd on her retirement today following more than 26 years of dedicated service and leadership across multiple departments within Morris County government.

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Schuyler Place to Close May 4 Afternoon for Courthouse Work

Published on May 01, 2026

Schuyler Place in Morristown will be temporarily closed Monday, May 4 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for work related to the Morris County Courthouse project.

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Morris County Observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2026

Published on April 23, 2026

Morris County joined Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, law enforcement and community leaders this week to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, reaffirming the county’s commitment to supporting victims and their families. The annual ceremony featured remarks from Fred Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter, Jaime, was killed in the 2018 Parkland school shooting.

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Morris County Celebrates Earth Day 2026

Published on April 22, 2026

Morris County celebrated Earth Day 2026 with a ceremonial planting of two trees, a proclamation from the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and a public presentation by the Rutgers Environmental Steward program on its environmental education and conservation efforts across New Jersey.

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