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Morris County Earns AAA Financial Ratings for 49th Consecutive Year

May 30, 2024

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.

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Morris County Correctional Facility Earns “Top-Notch” Rating

May 24, 2024

The Morris County Correctional Facility (MCCF) stands out as among the best, said assessors from the America Correctional Association (ACA), which reported the lock-up to be 100% compliant with both mandatory and non-mandatory standards.

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Veterans and Fallen Honored at Annual Memorial Day Event

May 22, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented Distinguished Military Service Medals to 13 veterans at the Morris County Annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony outside the historic county courthouse in Morristown today.

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Morris County Observes 43rd National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

April 26, 2024

In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024, law enforcement, elected officials and community leaders joined the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) this week to raise awareness and highlight progress in laws and services for victims and their families.

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April Recognized as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 16, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners declared April 2024 National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at a meeting last week, when Commissioners Director Christine Myers presented a framed proclamation to members of Atlantic Health System’s Behavioral Health Team for their work to provide outreach and support to victims through the Morris County Sexual Assault Center.

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Morris County Park Commission Receives Prestigious Award

April 11, 2024

The Morris County Park Commission has received the Excellence in Special Events Award from the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) for “The Living Sculpture: A Seward Johnson Exhibition at Willowwood Arboretum,” a special installation that was open daily to the public from July until November last year.

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Morris County Celebrates Women’s History Month 2024

March 28, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners closed out Women’s History Month by presenting a framed proclamation to the Morris County Advisory Committee on Women this week, who in turn honored this year’s “Seeds of Change” award recipient.

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No tax rate increase in Morris County budget for 5th consecutive year

March 14, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners tonight introduced their 2024 Budget with no increase in the tax rate for a fifth consecutive year, due to another year of growing ratables and prudent fiscal management to overcome rising costs.

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Morris Commissioners say their proposed $365M budget holds taxes steady for fifth year

March 13, 2024

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday introduced their 2024 Budget with no increase in the tax rate for a fifth consecutive year, due to another year of growing ratables and prudent fiscal management to overcome rising costs.

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Commissioners Support an “Evening of Unity for Israel”

January 31, 2024

Morris County Commissioner Deborah Smith visited the Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Randolph on Sunday for an “Evening of Unity for Israel,” during which she presented a Resolution of Honor to an Israel Defense Forces paratrooper, Sergeant Major Noam Buskila, who has been on the front lines of battle in Israel.

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