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Morris County Flood-Map Review Moves Toward Sept. 25 Appeal Period

September 24, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Morris County’s proposed flood maps enter a appeal period Sept. 25. Learn how to review your property’s flood risk and submit an appeal.

Data Center Spills 5,000-Gallons of Oil into Hackensack River

September 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

A data center spills oil into a Hackensack River tributary after 5,000 gallons of diesel leaked from an Equinix facility in Secaucus.

New Jersey Distributes Chip-Enabled EBT Cards Statewide to Reduce Benefit Theft

September 17, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey is distributing chip-enabled EBT cards statewide to help reduce SNAP and Work First benefit theft. Learn activation deadlines.

Toll Brothers Files 118-Townhome Plan for 300 Madison Avenue

September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Toll Brothers seeks approval for 118 townhomes at 300 Madison Avenue in Morris Township, including 24 affordable homes.

Morris School District Seeks Approval for $158.4 Million Building Plan

September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Voters will decide Sept. 15 whether to approve Morris School District’s $158.4 million referendum for renovations and improvements.

Morris County Mail Ballots on Schedule as Federal USPS Rules Remain Blocked

September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Morris County mail ballots remain on schedule for Sept. 19 as federal USPS voting rules stay blocked amid an ongoing court appeal.

Morris County Leads NJ in ARRIVE Mental-Health Contacts

August 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Morris County recorded 3,669 ARRIVE Together mental-health interactions, the most in New Jersey, as the program expands countywide.

New Jersey Requires Data Centers to Disclose Water and Energy Use

August 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey now requires data centers to disclose water and energy use, with new reporting rules and guidance for local governments.

Allaire submits sole $27.05 million bid for Morris View Property

August 25, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

The company has operated the county-owned nursing home since 2017. The proposed sale covers 10 acres, preserves the facility’s long-term-care use and leaves the surrounding public campus outside the deal. … Read more

Morris County Spends Millions on AI Technology, From Drone Detection to License Plate Readers and AI Cameras, Without One Public Inventory

August 28, 2026August 20, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Public records show nearly $12M in Morris County spending on counter-drone systems, ALPRs and cameras, with no countywide inventory.