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Morristown Mayor Urges Community To Support Ukrainians

Mayor Tim Dougherty joined the chorus of voices around Morris County supporting Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.

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Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a damaged logistic center after shelling in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, March 3, 2022. Russian forces have escalated their attacks on crowded cities in what Ukraine's leader called a blatant campaign of terror.
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a damaged logistic center after shelling in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, March 3, 2022. Russian forces have escalated their attacks on crowded cities in what Ukraine's leader called a blatant campaign of terror. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty joined the local chorus of voices supporting Ukrainians amid Russia's invasion. Dougherty asked the community to recognize "the bravery and courage of Ukraine" and to keep them in their thoughts and prayers.

"The Town of Morristown stands firm in our support of Ukraine and its people," Dougherty wrote. "They have shown incredible resilience and strength in the wake of the invasion and humanitarian atrocities facing their nation."

Community leaders and organizations have united to help Ukrainians amid the war, with several fundraisers and collection drives taking place around Morris County. Read more: 8 Ways People In Morris County Can Help Ukrainians

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Read Dougherty's full statement below:

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