County of Morris

Morris County Declares Operation Green Light for Veterans Week Resolution Marks Nation’s 250th Anniversary with a Nod to Jockey Hollow The Morris County Board of County Commissioners last night adopted a resolution declaring Nov. 4 through Nov. 12, 2026, as Operation Green Light for Veterans Week in Morris County, urging residents, businesses and schools to shine green lights in honor of the men and women who have served the nation. The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National...

“Grove of 13” Trees Planted in Central Park of Morris County Tree Planting Ceremony Commemorates Constitution Day and 13 Original Colonies In observance of Constitution Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary, 13 trees representing the original American colonies were planted today at Central Park of Morris County during a ceremony attended by arborists, park officials and county officials. The Grove of 13 planting was organized by the Morris County Park Commission and the New Jersey Arborists...

New Interactive StoryMap Explores Nearly 240 Years of Morris County Growth Online Census History Shows How Five Towns Became 39 in Morris County & More On Sept. 17, 1787, the United States Constitution was signed, providing the framework for a new nation and directing Congress to conduct a census. Nearly 240 years later, the census continues to help tell the story of America, including the remarkable transformation of Morris County from the boundaries defining five towns in 1787 to 39...