County Programs Target Overdose and Substance Use Disorders The Morris County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO), Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Morris County Board of County Commissioners are working with the nonprofit Prevention is Key (PIK) in Rockaway to expand “harm reduction” efforts in the county. These efforts are designed to combat overdoses and address substance use disorders. They do this…
Happy Holidays and Thank You, First Responders! Local and County Team Praised for Storm and Flood Response County and municipal emergency response agencies were praised by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners this week for their efforts to rescue, assist and aid residents impacted by flooding and power outages — including two house fires…
August 16, 2023 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) released the fiscal year 2024 continental United States (CONUS) per diem reimbursement rates, effective October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. For FY 2024, the maximum lodging allowance rates in some existing per diem localities will increase, and the standard CONUS lodging rate will increase…
Groundbreaking Event Celebrates $1 Million Phase One of the Twin Oaks Mansion Historic Preservation Plan at the Morris Museum Featured Speakers: Senator Anthony M. Bucco, Commissioner Stephen Shaw, Deputy Mayor William “Bud” Ravitz, and the Office of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill Herald the Role of Culture in Community (Morristown, NJ)—On Wednesday, September 27, a groundbreaking…
Fall is here, and that’s worth celebrating, right? The Morristown Festival on the Green is a good place to start. Discover Critical Mass on your bike, find America on the New Jersey Turnpike, browse a farmers market or two, and catch some music while you’re at it. Scroll down for details. Check our handy calendar for even…
The Power of Giving: Transforming Lives on Giving Tuesday As the holiday season approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on the joy and warmth that giving brings to our lives. This year, let’s harness the spirit of generosity on Giving Tuesday, a day that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Here at…
Gilead Sciences’ Commitment to NJ When Gilead Sciences cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art facility in Parsippany-Troy Hills earlier this month, the Foster-City, California-based biopharmaceutical company showed a commitment to New Jersey as its East Coast hub for the development of 10 or more transformative medicines by 2030. The 96,000-square-foot office building, with a…
The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to check out IRS.gov for tips, tools and resources to help them get ready to file their 2023 federal income tax return. This is the third in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready for the upcoming filing season. The Get Ready page on IRS.gov outlines steps taxpayers…
New research from Gallup has found low rates of job satisfaction among U.S. employees, with 51% of those surveyed saying they are currently looking for new work opportunities – the highest rate since 2015. Yet, unlike the “Great Resignation,” today many frustrated employees are struggling to make the leap to a new employer because of…