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William “Butchie” Barber Honored with Street Sign in Morristown

Published on September 06, 2024

Morris County Commissioner John Krickus and Sheriff James Gannon joined local officials at Morristown’s Cauldwell Playground today for a private ceremony dedicating a street sign in honor of William “Butchie” Barber, a lifelong town resident and dedicated public servant.

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Morris County Observes 23rd Anniversary of Overdose Awareness Day

Published on August 30, 2024

Morris County officials, families of overdose victims, and service providers gathered today on the lawn of the Morris County Central Avenue Complex to remember lives lost to overdose and raise awareness of the opioid crisis on the 23rd anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day.

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Morris County Congratulates Deborah Scott on Her Retirement

Published on August 30, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners, Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling, Sheriff James Gannon, County Administrator Deena Leary, and staff honored Deborah Scott today ahead of her Sept. 1 retirement after a distinguished 30-year career with the Morris County Surrogate’s Office.

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Morris County WWII Veteran Turns 102!

Published on August 28, 2024

Gerald “Gerry” Gemian, a World War II veteran who turned 102 years old on Aug. 25th, was honored this week by Morris County Commissioner Thomas Mastrangelo and Sheriff James M. Gannon at a celebration in the company of friends and family who enjoyed a complimentary meal at the Red Barn Restaurant in Montville.

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Thank You, Morris County Veterans!

Published on August 28, 2024

Veterans, service providers, and dignitaries from across northern New Jersey gathered to celebrate our military service members yesterday at the first-ever Morris County Veteran Appreciation Day held at VFW Post 3401 in Morris Plains.

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Partial Closure of Hanover Road in Florham Park Begins Today

Published on August 23, 2024

Beginning today, Aug. 23, the northbound lane of a portion of Hanover Road will be closed for an electrical system installation by PSE&G between the intersection with Columbia Turnpike and James Street in Florham Park.

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Join Morris County 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 8

Published on August 23, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners invites residents of Morris County and beyond to join them on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in remembering and honoring those we lost in the September 11th terrorist attacks more than two decades ago.

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50th Canal Day Music & Craft Festival Scheduled for August 24

Published on August 20, 2024

The 50th Annual Canal Day Music & Craft Festival, set for this Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Hugh Force Canal Park at 180 West Central Ave., Wharton, promises to be a lively celebration of the historic Morris Canal and the rich heritage of the communities along its route.

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Morris County Joins Raoul Wallenberg Commemoration

Published on August 12, 2024

Morris County Commissioner Deborah Smith joined Mayor James Barberio, representatives of the Swedish government and community, as well as leaders of the Morris County Jewish community at Smith Field Park in Parsippany-Troy Hills yesterday to commemorate Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat renowned for his heroic efforts in saving tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews during World War II.

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Portion of Shunpike Road Closed Beginning August 19

Published on August 12, 2024

Beginning Monday, Aug. 19, Shunpike Road from the intersection of Loantaka Way to Southern Boulevard will be closed for milling and paving work. The project is expected to last five days, with work scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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