Morris County Proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month

Morris County Proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed October 2024 “Arts and Humanities Month” today during a work session meeting in Morristown. Commissioner Director Christine Myers presented the framed proclamation to Tom Werder, Executive Director of Morris Arts, who was joined by colleagues from Morris Arts, Allison Larena, President & CEO of Morris Performing Arts Center (MPAC); Tom Loughman, Executive…

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Plaque Dedicated at Historic Friends Meeting House in Randolph

Plaque Dedicated at Historic Friends Meeting House in Randolph

Morris County Commissioners, Randolph municipal officials, and members of the Friends Meeting House and Cemetery Association gathered this past weekend at the Historic Randolph Friends Meeting House for a Morris County Historic Preservation Trust plaque dedication ceremony. Morris County Commissioner Director Christine Myers and Deputy Director Stephen Shaw presented the black-and-bronze Morris County Historic Preservation Trust plaque to Margaret Steneck, who served as…

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Morris County Launches America250 Celebrations with Cannon Rededication

Morris County Launches America250 Celebrations with Cannon Rededication

Morris County launched its America250 celebrations yesterday with the rededication and ribbon cutting of the restored Revolutionary War replica cannon outside Acorn Hall in Morristown, home of the Morris County Historical Society. View More Photos from Rededication Ceremony The ceremony honored longtime philanthropist Richard “Dick” Deskovick, who played a pivotal role in installing the cannon in the early 2000s through the Greater Morristown Historic Foundation,…

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County to Implement Safety Upgrades at Morris Street and Ridgedale Avenue Intersection

County to Implement Safety Upgrades at Morris Street and Ridgedale Avenue Intersection

Online Public Information Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 9 Morris County is receiving Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Funds from the Federal Highway Administration through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) for the design, construction and construction inspection services for safety improvements at the Morris Street (CR 510) and Ridgedale Avenue intersection in Morristown. “This project is essential…

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Morris County Observes National Hispanic Heritage Month

Morris County Observes National Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrated Sept. 15 Through Oct. 15 The Morris County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to be National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 in Morris County via resolution adopted unanimously by the board this week. “We recognize this period each year to celebrate the culture, heritage and countless contributions of those whose…

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