Morris County honors labor leader Anthony Abrantes; two motor‑services employees to retire after nearly four decades

At the start of its Dec. 17 work session the Morris County Board of Commissioners honored Anthony Abrantes, who was recognized as the New Jersey Subcontractors Association’s 2025 Labor Leader of the Year and noted for longtime service with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. The chair summarized Abrantes’ work advocating for apprenticeships, project labor agreements and partnerships between labor, government and industry.

Abrantes thanked county leaders and said training must connect to jobs: “The most important thing we do every day is advocate for working class people and making sure that there's a pipeline of opportunity regardless of where they come from.”

The board also presented retirement resolutions to two motor services employees. The chair read biographical details: Frank (recorded in the transcript as “Frank Aloha”) began his Morris County career in 1986 and was promoted to director of motor services in 2019, overseeing the county fleet, preventive maintenance and fueling‑station upgrades; the transcript records roughly 39 years of service. Dan (last name not specified in the transcript) began county service in 1988 and rose to supervisor of the motor pool, noted for keeping the shop organized and responsive. Both retirees spoke briefly, thanked colleagues and described plans for travel and outdoor recreation in retirement.

The board invited the retirees forward for photos and presented resolutions of appreciation. The recognitions were ceremonial; no policy or budget vote accompanied the honors during the work session.