Morris County Government

10/21/2026

Acting New Jersey Veteran Advocate Michael Embrich, nominated in August by Gov. Mikie Sherrill to become the first to head the state’s new Office of Veteran Advocate, made an impromptu visit and spoke to veterans at a Morris County Veterans Resource Connection event in Morris Township today. He praised the support programs Morris County has established at its Veterans Services Office, particularly the ability for veterans to access services provided by the county, state, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) all in one location.

“It’s very rare that veterans have the opportunity to go to one location and have medical services, mental health services, nonprofit services, county and state services, and federal services—and that’s what you have here in Morris County, which is an awesome thing that, statewide, is something I certainly will be pushing for,” Embrich told veterans at the Resource Connection event.

“Having all these great resources in one place is certainly beneficial, and Morris County is setting the standard for the state to follow,” he added.

Morris County Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, was on hand to greet Embrich, along with the county’s five veteran services officers, Department of Human Services Director Kasey Errico, and Christine Hellyer, director of the Division of Aging, Disabilities, Veterans, and Community Programming.

“Just a few points to make. Of course, we have our five wonderful veteran services officers here today, and I want to thank them for all they do,” Krickus told the group. “Morris County has a long history of supporting our veterans, and they find many resources here. Along with our Veterans Services Office, we also have a VA clinic upstairs and, thanks to the efforts of Congressman Thomas Kean Jr. and then Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, now Governor Sherrill, we have a federal community access point here for veterans. Our County College of Morris also has its Veteran Resource Center.”

The Resource Connection event was held at the Morris County Veterans Services Office, located at 540 West Hanover Avenue in a county facility that also houses a federal VA medical clinic and a federal Veteran Center Community Access Point, which provides readjustment counseling and mental health referral services.

The Resource Connection, hosted by the county, was just one of several special events the Veterans Services Office holds throughout the year to connect veterans to the many services available to them. About a dozen government and nonprofit agencies set up tables at the day-long event.

The Office of Veteran Advocate was created in 2025, and Gov. Sherrill nominated Embrich to lead the office on Aug. 5, 2026. His confirmation is pending state Senate approval.

Embrich is a U.S. Navy veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom and a former policy advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He served aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and received the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and other military awards and decorations.

For more information about Morris County’s Veterans Services Office, email [email protected] or call (973) 285-6858.

10/21/2026

Crews are milling and paving Park Avenue in Hanover Township overnight, through Friday, Oct. 23. This phase of the project is expected to be complete by morning, Saturday, Oct. 24. Two lanes will be shut down each night for the work. Detours are in place.

10/21/2026

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10/17/2026

Early Voting for the General Election begins in 1 week! Find out more about Early Voting at https://ow.ly/2K4t50ZTTwm

Eligible voters can to vote in-person on a machine during the established period of time prior to an election.

10/16/2026

Join the North Jersey American Revolution Round Table for their October meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 7 p.m., in person or via Zoom.

Historian Denver Brunsman will present "The Articles of Confederation: America’s Misunderstood First Government Framework." Brunsman will examine how this system established the new nation, why it is often incorrectly dismissed as an outright failure, and how it shaped the division of power between state and national governments.

Brunsman serves as Associate Professor and Chair of History at George Washington University and is the author of George Washington and His World: Enslaver, Revolutionary, President (2026).

To attend virtually, email [email protected] by October 21 to request the Zoom link.

The North Jersey American Revolution Round Table hosts its October meeting on October 22 at 7 p.m. The meeting will also be available on Zoom.

The topic is “The Articles of Confederation: America’s Misunderstood First Government Framework.” Historian Denver Brunsman will explore how the Articles helped establish the new nation and why they have often been misunderstood as simply a failure. He will also discuss how the Articles shaped the balance of power between the national and state governments.

Brunsman is Associate Professor and Chair of History at George Washington University and author of George Washington and His World: Enslaver, Revolutionary, President (2026).

👉 For the zoom link, send an email to [email protected] no later than October 21.



📷Image credit: Library of Congress
Image description: First page of the 1777 pamphlet *Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union Between the States*, published in Lancaster by Francis Bailey. The page contains the title and printed text of the Articles of Confederation.

10/16/2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners honored JBWS earlier this week for 50 years of service in combating domestic violence and aiding survivors of abuse, presenting a framed resolution of honor during a special luncheon at the Morris Museum in Morris Township.

The resolution, presented by Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw and Commissioner Deborah Smith on behalf of the entire board, proclaimed that: “JBWS be recognized and commended for its 50 years of outstanding service to the community and that all residents support those working diligently to end violence in our lives.”

JBWS was founded in 1976 as a hotline by a small group of domestic violence survivors determined to provide relief for others experiencing isolation, loss of control and fear from living in a violent household. The founders took victims into their own homes for protection, and one woman’s personal phone number became the 24-hour helpline, according to JBWS.

The Morris County Resolution of Honor noted that, as hotline calls increased, the need for safety became more urgent following the tragic murders of two callers. The Morris County community rallied and raised the funds to open the Jersey Battered Women’s Service shelter in 1978. The organization later became known simply as JBWS as its mission expanded.

Over five decades, JBWS has grown from a hotline, safe house and counseling services to include transitional living, support for children and adolescents, batterers’ intervention services, and housing assistance. It also offers programs for school-based teen dating abuse prevention and professional training.

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10/16/2026

Morris County Heritage Commission Executive Director Amanda Broschart, with Commission Chair Martha Wells, joined the Morris County Board of County Commissioners this week, outlining its future plans to assist in strengthening local historical groups and continue marketing, through the Morris County Tourism Bureau, the county’s rich history.

The Heritage Commission has played a key role recently in the celebrations around America’s 250th anniversary. The Heritage Commission is in charge of the care, conservation, preservation, and accessibility of the county archives (a rich collection of documents and relics spanning the county’s 287-year history and more), and it plans to increase awareness and understanding of Morris County’s significant historic and cultural heritage going forward.

10/15/2026

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented framed resolutions of honor to Debbie Leon, retiring executive director of Literacy Volunteers of Morris County, and Michelle Borden, who retired Sept. 1 as president and CEO of NewBridge Services.

Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw and State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco led the presentations during the board’s public meeting in Morristown, where supporters of both civic leaders filled the meeting room in the county’s Administration and Records Building.

“Tonight, we are recognizing nearly 60 years of combined service from two wonderful civic leaders,” said Director Shaw.

Under Debbie’s leadership, Literacy Volunteers of Morris County has helped thousands of adults and become one of the largest and most respected volunteer-based literacy programs in New Jersey. Michelle, who joined NewBridge in 1997 and became CEO in April 2020, led an agency providing counseling, housing, and education to residents of Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties, including a program assisting seniors with independent living.

Sen. Bucco presented New Jersey Joint Senate and Assembly Resolutions of recognition to both Ms. Borden and Ms. Leon, sharing personal stories of his past encounters with each of them and their nonprofits.

Thank you, Debbie and Michelle, for your dedication and service to our community!

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Learn more about NewBridge Services: https://ow.ly/wsxM50ZYeVn
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10/15/2026

Overnight Traffic Stoppages: Howard Boulevard at I-80 in Mount Arlington

Motorists should be aware of overnight traffic stoppages on Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington from 8 p.m. Friday, October 16, until 6 a.m. Saturday, October 17:

Howard Boulevard will have temporary traffic stoppages in both directions between the I-80 bridges and just past the Mount Arlington Train Station intersection.

Crews will restripe the roadway, shift travel lanes, and activate new traffic signals. New Jersey State Police will assist.
At least one lane will remain open in each direction.
If necessary, Howard Boulevard southbound will be detoured to accommodate work:
-Take the ramp to I-80 westbound.
-Take Exit 28 to Route 46 eastbound toward Route 10/Ledgewood/Lake Hopatcong.
-Stay right for the ramp to Lake Rogerene/Lake Hopatcong East Shore/U-Turn.
-Turn left onto Shippenport Road.
-Stay right to take the ramp to Route 46 eastbound toward Route 10/Ledgewood.
-Continue on Landing Road (CR 631), which becomes Route 46.
-Turn left at the Route 10 intersection back to Howard Boulevard/Commerce Boulevard.

All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. Saturday, October 17, under a new traffic pattern lasting through December 2026. Howard Boulevard northbound will shift right toward the shoulder, and Howard Boulevard southbound will shift left toward the northbound side.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website https://ow.ly/Xzpv50ZYbtH for construction updates and real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) and our page.