RWY 5-23 Rehabilitation Project Update Morristown Airport

RWY 5-23 Rehabilitation Project Update Morristown Airport

Over the next 5-7 years, MMU will continue a major rehabilitation project for Runway 5-23. Separated in annual stages to minimize operational impacts, Phase X was completed in November, 2024. Work included extending the runway 5 safety area in preparation for a new localizer and an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS). Planning for the RWY…

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MPAC Theatre of Light Dazzles Morristown for Fifth Year

MPAC Theatre of Light Dazzles Morristown for Fifth Year

Glowing crowns lit up Morristown as the Mayo Performing Arts Center presented its fifth annual Theatre of Light on Sunday. The Vail Mansion’s plaza and reflecting pool became a starry wonderland of crafts, decorations, dance, music and giant puppets — with an ice sculpture thrown in as a reminder that winter is just around the corner. “We started this…

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$400K Allocated For Expansion Of Mendham's Schiff Preserve

$400K Allocated For Expansion Of Mendham’s Schiff Preserve

Morris County Commissioners approved $1.8 million to preserve 65+ acres across three municipalities, including Mendham. MENDHAM, NJ — Three projects, totaling 65 acres, have been approved to split $1.8 million in open space preservation grants, after recommendations made by the Morris County’s Open Space Trust Fund Committee were approved by the Board of County Commissioners.…

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U.S. Volunteerism Rebounding After COVID-19 Pandemic

U.S. Volunteerism Rebounding After COVID-19 Pandemic

Over 75.7 million or 28.3% of the U.S. population age 16 and up formally volunteered through an organization between September 2022 and September 2023, approaching a return to pre-pandemic levels of volunteerism, according to joint research by the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps. National rates of several other types of civic engagement similarly bounced back during that…

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Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Awards $124,000 in Grants

Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Awards $124,000 in Grants

MORRIS COUNTY – Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation, Blue Foundry Bank’s foundation for supporting philanthropic efforts in New Jersey communities, demonstrates leadership in giving back. The Foundation supports organizations under four giving pillars: Affordable Housing, Education, Health and Human Services, and Youth Programs. The Foundation has awarded over $90,000 in grants this year, with an additional…

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Morris County 2024 Annual Veterans Ceremony Set for Nov. 6

Morris County 2024 Annual Veterans Ceremony Set for Nov. 6

Public Invited to Honor 13 Veterans Receiving Morris County Distinguished Service Medals The Board of County Commissioners invites all to attend the 2024 Annual Morris County Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to honor 13 local veterans who will receive Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals. This event will celebrate the service and sacrifices of these…

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