Morris County News

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Celebrating 250 Years of History

Published on January 15, 2026

Morris County is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026! Our county played a central role in America’s founding and throughout the year, we're honoring the people, places and ideals that shaped the nation. Support the Semiquincentennial by sharing your events and updates -- email 250@morriscountyalliance.org and tag @morriscounty250 on social media.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture

Morris County Courthouse Expansion Project Breaking Ground

Published on January 15, 2026

The County of Morris is starting a long planned and publicized construction project to expand its courthouse campus, thereby meeting the security and space needs of the New Jersey Judiciary courts and staff stationed in Morristown.

Tagged as: , Infrastructure

County Awarded $9 Million for Newark Pompton Turnpike Upgrades

Published on January 13, 2026

Morris County has been awarded $9.4 million in federal funding through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) to upgrade 38 intersections in Pequannock Township.

Tagged as: , Infrastructure

Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw Named Third Vice Chair of NJTPA

Published on January 12, 2026

Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw was named third vice chair of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) at the agency’s Jan. 12 Board of Trustees meeting today.

Tagged as: , General News

Board of County Commissioners Remembers Former Gov. Richard Codey

Published on January 12, 2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners was saddened to learn of the passing over the weekend of former Senate President and Governor Richard “Dick” Codey.

Tagged as: , General News

"Revolutionary Lives” Travels to Morris County Library This Month

Published on January 09, 2026

The Morris County Heritage Commission is hosting the RevolutionNJ traveling exhibit “Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now” from Jan. 9 through Jan. 23 at the Morris County Library, offering visitors an opportunity to explore New Jersey’s role in the American Revolution through the experiences of everyday people.

Tagged as: , America 250

Morris County Updates Official County Map

Published on January 08, 2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has formally adopted a new and updated official Morris County Map, an important tool for planning and decision making at all levels of government.

Tagged as: , General News

Nominees Sought for 2026 “Seeds of Change’’ Award

Published on January 05, 2026

The Morris County Advisory Committee on Women is now accepting nominations for its seventh annual "Seeds of Change” Volunteer Award, which will be presented in March 2026 to a woman who has demonstrated a commitment to community service and served as a leader and inspiration to other women in Morris County.

Tagged as: , General News

Morris County Reorganizes in Nation’s Semiquincentennial Year

Published on January 02, 2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners convened tonight for its annual reorganization, installing new leadership and swearing in reelected county officials as a town crier stepped forward to formally announce that the New Year marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.

Tagged as: , General News

Morris County Warden Honored on Day of Retirement

Published on December 31, 2025

Morris County Warden Christopher E. Klein’s retirement was described as an “end of an era” by Sheriff James M. Gannon earlier today, as officers at the Morris County Correctional Facility, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and the county administration presented Klein with honors on his last day at the facility.

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