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.…
TD Bank announced the findings of its 2024 Merry Money Survey, revealing that more than half of holiday shoppers (52%) are scaling back their spending due to recession anxieties, and more than four out of every ten (42%) respondents are weighing their holiday spending behavior based on the impact from the election. Despite these concerns,…
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…
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…
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and CMC Steel Join Forces with CCM for Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship Program County College of Morris (CCM) celebrated the launch of a new Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship program, made possible through an innovative partnership with CMC Steel and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL). The…
Morristown Medical Center has proposed a nearly $1 billion expansion plan, which includes the construction of an 11-story tower. MORRISTOWN, NJ — A second meeting has been scheduled to provide more details on the long-anticipated plans for a major expansion of Morristown Medical Center, Morris County’s largest healthcare facility. Last month, Atlantic Health hosted a…
Madison, NJ — The Borough of Madison and Drew University have signed a term sheet to preserve Drew Forest, marking a significant achievement in local environmental conservation. This agreement enables Madison to acquire the 51-acre Drew Forest for permanent preservation while allowing Drew to develop other university land for multi-family, inclusionary housing. As part of the…
The shift to regenerative agriculture, a farming philosophy with a goal to restore soil health and improve the climate, cannot happen overnight. It takes years of education, planning and hard work to transition a farm and its practices to have sustainable outcomes. Even then, companies looking to make the change are struggling to accurately define…
At its core, marketing is the process of getting people interested in your company’s product or service. Sounds simple enough, but in today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, with technology reshaping the way that businesses connect with their audiences, it is important to understand the latest trends and strategies necessary to create, launch and execute an effective marketing…
MORRIS COUNTY — This year marks two significant milestones for the Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD): the 25th anniversary of its Dance Program and the 55th anniversary of the district’s inception in 1969. From its origins as a traditional vocational school, MCVSD has evolved through the years into a leading district providing career and…
In honor of Día de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, the Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation acknowledged last year’s launch of an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap© of Morris County cemeteries with a trip to the Orchard Street Cemetery and Gatehouse in Dover. The Orchard Street Cemetery Gatehouse, built around 1875, is the latest historical site to benefit from the…
Denville, NJ (10/31/24) – The Academy for Biotechnology, located at the Morris County School of Technology in Denville, within the Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD), is at the forefront of science and technology education. The Academy for Biotechnology is committed to preparing students to be the next leaders in science, technology, and engineering. Through hands-on,…