Local Officials and Nonprofits Collaborate to Address Key Community Needs The Morris County Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Morris County Continuum of Care, Family Promise of Morris County and the Interfaith Food Pantry Network, hosted the third annual Community Resource Exchange (CREX) last week at the Morris County Nonprofit Mall in Morris Plains. This year’s…
Morris County’s Board of County Commissioners presented a Resolution of Honor tonight to Scott Moffitt, the Superintendent of Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD), who is departing after 20 years of service to the district. “You played a key role in shaping the success of the Morris County Vocational School District for 20 years. We’re sad to see…
Commissioner Offers a Message of Hope at Annual Remembrance Clerics, community leaders and public officials came together in song, prayer and words of inspiration during the 54th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration held yesterday at the Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown. The annual service, hosted by the Martin Luther King Observance…
Christine Myers of Mendham Township Seated as New Commissioner Director Morris County Commissioner Christine Myers was sworn in for a year-long term as director of the seven-member Board of County Commissioners tonight, following swearing in ceremonies for Commissioner Tayfun Selen and County Clerk Ann F. Grossi. Morris County Launches 2024 With A Video Look-Back at 2023 Photos of the Event…
Morristown, NJ – [8/9/24] – The Morris County Economic Development Alliance (Alliance) is pleased to announce the success of a recent event from this week focused on the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) Program – Phase II. This competitive grant program is designed to support nonprofit organizations in their…
Morris County’s financial stability again has been given the highest confidence ranking by Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, both of which issued their AAA ratings of the county finances for the 49th consecutive year. “The AAA issuer rating reflects the county’s strong and diverse economy, very high wealth and resident income, healthy reserve levels, and exceptionally…
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners approved more than $3.8 million in 2025 Grant-in-Aid (GIA) funding to support 76 human services related programs in the coming year that were recommended by volunteer advisory committees to the county Department of Human Services. The Board of Commissioners annually allocates the grant funds to support critical support services for…
Morris County Comes Together at Hanukkah County Commissioners Reaffirm Solidarity With Jewish Community With the close of Hanukkah observances tonight, Morris County leaders are reaffirming their solidarity with the Jewish community in opposition to rising antisemitism at home and abroad since the brutal Oct. 7 Hamas terroristic attacks in Israel. “As our community has come…
Former Commissioner Receiving Alex DeCroce Public Service Leadership Award The Morris County Chamber of Commerce will honor former Morris County Commissioner Kathryn DeFillippo with the 2024 Alex DeCroce Public Leadership Award at its annual Legislative Luncheon on March 20. The Alex DeCroce Public Leadership Award is presented to a Morris County official who exemplifies…