Shop Local This Saturday!

With the holiday season underway, finding the perfect gift isn’t just crucial for shoppers, it’s crucial for local businesses. Shop small for “big” outcomes during Small Business Saturday® on Nov. 25. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and an essential part of what makes our county so special,” said County Commissioner Director Krickus. For more info & a directory of where to shop, visit the MCEDAlliance website.

CCM's Joseph Weisberg Honored

The County Commissioners honored Joseph S. Weisberg in recognition of 40+ years of dedicated service to Parsippany-Troy Hills, the County College of Morris and all of Morris County. “This resolution lists the many things that Dr. Weisberg has done, but what it doesn’t do is measure the lives that he’s impacted which are innumerable," said Commissioner Stephen Shaw. Former County Administrator John Bonanni accepted on behalf of Dr. Weisberg, who joined the event online with his family.

Morris County Clerk’s Office Employee Retires After 35 Years 

The Board of County Commissioners has honored Denise Leffler, an employee who is retiring after a 35-year career with the Morris County Clerk's Office. The long-time employee was presented with a framed resolution outlining her public service during a luncheon hosted by County Clerk Ann Grossi earlier this week. Morris County wishes Denise a long and happy retirement!

Commissioners Approve $5 Million Grant for Drew Forest Tract

The Morris County Commissioners approved the $5 million recommended by the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee to assist Madison Borough in acquiring and preserving a 51-acre forest section of Drew University known as Drew Forest. It was the only Open Space application received and presented in 2023.

Two Trail Projects Recommended for Morris County Funding

The Morris County Commissioners received a recommendation on Monday to award grants totaling more than $300,000 to construct two town trails as part of the eight-year-old Morris County Trail Construction Grant Program. The projects include small but significant trails slated in Madison and Morristown.

Morris County Public Meetings

Dec. 7

— Planning Board

— County Agriculture Development Board

Dec. 11

— Flood Mitigation Committee

Dec. 12

— Heritage Commission

Dec. 13

— Improvement Authority

General Election Results Certified

Official results from the general election are available on the website of the Morris County Clerk. All ballots were certified on Monday, Nov. 20, per state law.

— View additional results

— 2023 General Election Summary Report

— 2023 General Election Municipality Report

— 2023 General Election District Report

— 2023 General Election Periodic Report

Thanks for Recycling

Recycling cheat sheet for your kitchen.

— CLEAN is the keyword: Dirty or greasy recyclables turn the whole lot into trash.

— MCMUA only accepts plastics labeled #1, #2 and #5. Throw out the others.

— Recycle clean aluminum food trays.

— Don't bag your recyclables!

— Don't tie your newspapers.

— Pizza boxes are trash.

— Take-out coffee and soda cups are trash, even if they have the right number.

— Shredded paper is trash.

— Items like hoses, wire and hangers break recycling machinery. Toss 'em.

— Drop off used cooking oil in Mt. Olive.

— Recycle plastic bags at supermarkets.

— When in doubt, throw it out!

Celebrate the Season This Weekend

These free Thanksgiving weekend events are Morris County holiday traditions:

— Arts fest, Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, Madison, 11/24

— Christmas Parade, Boonton, 11/25

— Chester celebrates the season, weekends

— Denville Holiday Parade, 11/26

— Santa's Arrival in Morristown and Lighting of the Green, 11/26

— Christmas Festival on the Green, Morristown, 11/26-12/17

Morris Tourism is Your Source

for Local Events

Visit Morris Tourism's events listings to see a day-by-day guide to concerts, festivals, historic events and art shows in the area.

— Check Morris Parks calendar for events

— Catch a show at Morristown's MPAC

— Morris County historical orgs, museums

— Morris County museums and arts orgs

— Search 'Skylands' on VisitNJ.org

— Download the Visitors Guide

Coming up:

— Jefferson Christmas in the Village, 12/2

— Home for the Holidays, Succasunna, 12/2

— German Christmas Market, 12/1-3

— Check your town for local Menorah and Christmas tree lightings.

— Get tickets to a show: MPAC waives fees on Black Friday

Understanding Water Sources in Morris County

The Water Division of the MCMUA has been wholesaling high-quality potable water to portions of the county since 1958.

— SMCMUA serves Morristown and surrounding towns.

— Water quality reports are posted on the website listed on your water bill.

Visit NJ Department of Environmental Protection for more info on water quality:

— New: NJDEP program to track down and reduce PFAS chemicals in water

— NJDEP Division of Water Quality

— NJDEP Water Quality Assessment