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Schooleys Mountain Road Closure Begins July 21 in Washington Twp.

Published on July 16, 2025

Beginning Monday, July 21, Schooleys Mountain Road (County Route 517) will be closed between Newburgh Road and Route 57 in Washington Township for the installation of a gas main.

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Sussex Turnpike Westbound Lane Closure Begins July 21 in Randolph Twp.

Published on July 16, 2025

Beginning Monday, July 21 the westbound lane of Sussex Turnpike (County Road 617) will be closed between Canfield Avenue and the Randolph Tennis Center in Randolph Township for the installation of a new gas main.

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Montville Township Police Department Celebrates 100 Years

Published on July 15, 2025

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners joined local and county officials in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Montville Township Police Department during a ceremony held last week at police headquarters, exactly one century from when the department was formally established, July 11, 1925.

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Morris County Honors 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Return

Published on July 15, 2025

The spirit of 1825 returned to Morristown on Sunday, as Morris County and local officials joined residents, special guests and history enthusiasts in a series of events to commemorate the bicentennial of Gen. Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour in the United States.

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Berkshire Valley Road Bridge Repairs Scheduled to Begin July 14

Published on July 11, 2025

Morris County will begin repair work Monday, July 14, on Bridge No. 14C4237, which carries the Dover & Rockaway River Railroad over Berkshire Valley Road in Roxbury Township. Work will occur during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Construction is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Temporary traffic signals have

Tagged as: , Infrastructure

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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Morris County Office of Risk Management Shares Grilling Safety Tips

Published on July 08, 2025

July is the leading month for grill-related fires, prompting the Morris County Office of Risk Management to remind residents about the importance of safe grilling practices. As summer celebrations heat up, please check out these safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association to help prevent injuries and reduce the risk of fires at home.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

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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