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Morris County Touts Small Business Saturday With Grant Delivery

Published on November 23, 2022

Another $15,000 Morris County Small Business Grant was delivered today by the Morris County Commissioners, who were joined by Parsippany Township’s Mayor and Council President and the Morris County Economic Development Corporation in highlighting the importance of shopping locally when the nation recognizes Small Business Saturday.

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Nominees Sought for Women's 2023 “Seeds Of Change’’ Award

Published on November 22, 2022

The Morris County Advisory Committee on Women is now accepting nominations for its "Seeds of Change Award,” which will be presented next year to a woman who has worked to improve the community, and who has been a leader and inspiration to other women in the county. Nominations may be submitted through Jan. 6, 2023.

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Morris County Courthouse Project Moves to Schematic Design Phase

Published on November 21, 2022

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners authorized moving forward tonight on the schematic design phase for a new courthouse slated for a county-owned parcel on Schuyler Place in Morristown after reviewing a revised, preliminary concept during a public meeting.

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Morris County Library Celebrates 100 Years

Published on November 21, 2022

The Morris County Library celebrated 100 years of service this past weekend with music, crafts and a presentation of honors by state, county and local officials during a day-long event at the library’s main building in Whippany.

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Commissioners Condemn Antisemitism on Kristallnacht 84th Anniversary

Published on November 10, 2022

Recent acts of antisemitism, including a threat against New Jersey synagogues, prompted the Morris County Board of County Commissioners to call for unity and lambast anti-Jewish attacks last night, on the 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

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Morris County Salutes Veterans Day 2022

Published on November 10, 2022

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals and Certificates of Honor to seven veterans last night during their annual Veterans Day Observance ceremony, where state and federal authorities also issued honors to the former service members.

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Morris County Commissioners Present 2023 Capital Spending Plan

Published on November 09, 2022

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners unveiled a comprehensive capital spending plan tonight that includes the design and bidding phase for a new courthouse in Morristown, while continuing to focus on the county’s priorities of improving infrastructure, public safety, boosting education and helping at-risk residents.

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Five Open Space Projects Recommended to Commissioners for 2022 Funding

Published on November 09, 2022

Morris County’s Open Space Trust Fund Committee tonight recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve $2.13 million to acquire and preserve a total of 34.6 acres in 2022 Open Space projects spanning five towns. The recommendations, cover properties in Boonton, Boonton Township, Hanover, Wharton and Mount Olive.

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Story Map Launched to Celebrate 20 Years of Historic Preservation

Published on October 26, 2022

Morris County is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund by launching an interactive, online story map of all historic sites found in the county, specifically offering background information, photos, video and geographic data on all sites that benefited from county historic preservation grants.

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Morris County 4-H Rocketry Team Makes the NASA Cut

Published on October 26, 2022

The Morris County 4-H "ResistoJets" Rocketry Club is one of only 18 middle-and-high school groups nationwide to qualify for this year's NASA Student Launch Initiative. During the NASA Student Launch Initiative, or SLI, student teams design, build and launch a rocket and payload according to NASA’s specifications as part of a rocketry competition.

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