By John Tredrea, Special Writer
LAMBERTVILLE — A North Main Street building will be dedicate d soon to late local attorney, Steven H. Morland, according to real estate developer, Joseph Caprio, whose firm purchased the building two and half years ago.
Mr. Caprio and his father, Philip Caprio, are owners of the firm, Lambertville Partners LLC.
Set to be prominently installed soon on the building, at 44 N. Main St., is a bronze plaque stating that it is The Stephen H. Morland Building.
Mr. Morland, who died earlier this year, had his law offices on the first floor of the building and lived in an apartment on the second and third floors of the three-story structure.
”I had such a respect for Steve and his local works throughout the years that, when I heard of his passing, I knew I had to do something,” Mr. Caprio said.
”Steve was the president and founding member of the Lambertville Chamber of Commerce, president of the local Kiwanis Club, master of Orpheus Lodge, F &AM of Stockton, and a loyal member of King Solomon’s Lodge No. 14,” he said.
Kindness and generosity were defining traits of the late attorney, Mr. Caprio said. “Most important, Steve was a friend to all local residents of Lambertville and the surrounding areas. Steve donated a lot of his time and talent to always assist and help local residents, who could not afford legal services, with legal advice and services. He also helped to mold and shape many of the past and present zoning rules and guidelines for Lambertville throughout his career.”
Mr. Caprio said his firm completely renovated 44 N. Main St., after purchasing the structure, which is now fully leased.
The firm Special Materials has an office on the first floor.
The apartment on the second and third floor also is occupied.
The work was done by Ace Construction, of Stockton. “Steve saw it before he passed away, and he really liked it,” Mr. Caprio said.
Mr. Caprio also owns a moving company, which moved Mr. Morland to New Hampshire when he retired.
”He loved to golf and ski and spend time with his grandchildren,” Mr. Caprio said. “I wanted to do something nice for him and his memory. He was a really fine gentleman, and he did a lot for Lambertville.”

