Another Section of Washington Valley Farm is Permanently Preserved Published on March 01, 2021 Another 7.76 acres of the Vallevue Farm in Morris Township’s scenic Washington Valley has been permanently preserved through a funding partnership involving the County of Morris, the Township of Morris, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) and the family that owns the land. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment
Morris County Website Has a New Look Published on March 01, 2021 Morris County government launched a new, updated and reorganized website on March 1 that combines 16 previously separate websites into one. The goal is for residents to easily find what they need from county government and get it done. Tagged as: , Announcements, Seeking Help
Listening Sessions Seek Feedback on Caregiver Services Published on February 25, 2021 Caregivers are invited to join New Jersey Caregiver Task Force Listening Sessions in March to provide feedback and insight on caregiver support services currently available in the state, and to provide recommendations for improving and expanding caregiver services. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Morris Arts Awards $61,000 in Grants to 28 Local Arts Programs Published on February 24, 2021 Morris Arts announced Local Arts Grants awarded to 28 Morris County arts organizations totaling $61,200 for Funding Year 2021.These grants help support visual arts, theatre, dance, instrumental and choral groups, museums, and broad-based community arts programming which, in turn, enable thousands of people throughout our county to experience the arts in a multitude of ways. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy
March 4 Kicks Off Free, Virtual ‘Seniors in Motion’ by NewBridge Published on February 24, 2021 NewBridge Services is registering adults age 60 and up for its next six-week session of Seniors in Motion, a virtual program that teaches older adults the power of body movement in wellness and pain management. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health
Morris County Commissioners Introduce 2021 Budget With No Tax Increase Published on February 24, 2021 The proposed $320 million budget directs $38.6 million toward educational, cultural and economic initiatives outlined by the Board of Commissioners to serve all Morris County municipalities, and includes a $35.8 million Capital Spending Plan. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
CCM is #1 in the State for Best Associate Degrees Published on February 23, 2021 County College of Morris (CCM) has been named #1 for “Best for Associate Degrees” in the 2021 “The Best Colleges in New Jersey” ranking conducted by Intelligent. CCM also earned the #19 position on the list of Top 50 Best Colleges in New Jersey that includes such prestigious institutions as New Jersey Institute of Technology, Princeton, Rutgers and Stevens Institute. Tagged as: , Announcements, Education
March 4 Info Session on MC School of Technology Half-Day Programs Published on February 23, 2021 Morris County School of Technology will present an overview of the Share-Time programs located on the school's Denville campus during a virtual information session on Thursday, March 4. Programs: Auto Body Collision Repair, Auto Service Technology, Building & Grounds Maintenance, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Electrical Trades, Food Services, Exercise Science, Plumbing & Pipefitting and Welding Tech. Tagged as: , Education
Morris Arts Offers Relief Grants to Teaching Artists Published on February 23, 2021 Morris Arts is offering grants to New Jersey teaching artists who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Deadline to Apply is March 15 Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy
Morris County Flood Mitigation Program Purchases 80th Property Published on February 22, 2021 County Commissioner-Approved Program Obtains Flood-Threatened Homes and Restores Them to Open SpaceMorris County’s innovative flood mitigation program has purchased its 80th flood-prone property, using a voter-approved county preservation trust fund to obtain flood-threatened homes and permanently restore the properties to open space. Tagged as: , Environment, Infrastructure