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Morris County Approves Funding for 24 Historic Sites

Published on July 10, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners approved $2.6 million in grants from the county’s Preservation Trust Fund to help restore, preserve and protect 24 historic sites across 15 towns during its public meeting in Morristown last night.

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Morristown Marks 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour

Published on July 08, 2025

Morristown will play a key role this week in a national commemoration of General Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 Farewell Tour, hosting a series of public events, reenactments and tributes from July 8–14 to mark the bicentennial of his return visit to the United States and honor his legacy in the fight for American independence.

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Sheriff Gannon Swears In New Chief Sheriff’s Officer

Published on July 07, 2025

Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon today officially swore in Chief Sheriff’s Officer Aaron D. Tomasini to lead the bureau of law enforcement during a ceremony held in the commissioners’ public meeting room at the Morris County Administration and Records Building, where officials, law enforcement colleagues, family and friends gathered to honor his distinguished career and leadership.

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America’s 249th Anniversary in Morris County

Published on July 03, 2025

Morris County will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, parades and events honoring America’s founding and the county’s Revolutionary War history, with festivities continuing across multiple towns into mid-July.

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Morris County Sheriff’s Office Issues Fireworks Safety Tips

Published on July 02, 2025

Happy 4th of July! Sheriff James M. Gannon and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office remind everyone to celebrate responsibly this Independence Day by following safety guidelines when handling fireworks.

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MCPO's Arrive Together Program Continues to Expand

Published on July 01, 2025

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mental Health Association (MHA) Chief Executive Officer Bob Davison announce Morris County’s ARRIVE Together program has expanded to twenty-five additional municipalities, effectively incorporating nearly all of Morris County into the program.

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Morris County Honors Top Sheriff’s Officer on Retirement

Published on June 27, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners today formally recognized Chief Kelley Zienowicz with a framed resolution of honor, commemorating her retirement and nearly 25 years of distinguished service with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.

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$2.6 Million in Grants Recommended for 24 Historic Sites

Published on June 25, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners was asked tonight to approve $2.6 million in grants from the county’s Preservation Trust Fund to help restore, preserve and further protect 24 historic sites in 15 towns across Morris County.

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Morris County Launches Historic Preservation Driving Tour

Published on June 24, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners, the County Office of Planning and Preservation and the Township of Denville joined the history and preservation community today for the Morris County Historical Society’s launch of a new driving tour of historic sites.

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Morris County Celebrates 20 Years of Social Adult Day Center

Published on June 24, 2025

Morris County Commissioner Christine Myers joined officials, caregivers and community members at Cornerstone’s Social Adult Day Center Monday to celebrate the non-profit program’s 20th anniversary of providing daily social engagement and personalized support to aging residents.

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