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Morris County officials warn of possible Picatinny funding cuts, coordinate advocacy
Summary
Commissioners discussed reports that potential munitions reorganization could cost about $1 billion and roughly 1,000 jobs, and described a multi‑jurisdictional advocacy effort including meetings and a planned December trip to protect Picatinny-related work.
Commissioners at the Morris County Board of County Commissioners work session on July 23 discussed reports that a proposed reorganization of munitions sourcing could result in about $1 billion in lost funding and the elimination of roughly 1,000 jobs tied to Picatinny Arsenal.
Commissioner Christy Myers said she learned of the potential losses at an event earlier that morning and that local and federal officials were already engaged. “Marty came up to me and made me aware of what was going…
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