Weekly Update - Friday, January 14, 2022
Upcoming Municipal Meetings

1/17 Planning Board Reorganization
1/20 Council

Other Upcoming Dates

1/18 Christmas Tree Pick Up Ends
1/19 Book Club Canceled
1/19 All Season's Garden Club Virtual Presentation
1/20 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Presentation
1/22 Blood Drive

Employment Opportunities

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Meeting agendas will be published


All Season's Garden Club
The All Season’s Garden Club is hosting a virtual presentation – Seed Starting - by Shaun Ananko on Wednesday, January 19 at 7pm. Known as Farmer Shaun for Grow It Green Morristown, he shares his knowledge of sustainable food cultivation with the Morristown community and local schools. 

If you would like to attend the presentation via zoom, please send an email to Kathy Kelly at kmkelly1106@gmail.com
Morris Plains School District Kindergarten Pre-Registration
The Morris Plains School District is currently collecting information for our new Kindergarten students for the 2022-2023 school year. Any parents who have Kindergarten age children should click the following link and follow the instructions to pre-register your child as soon as possible.
 
 
Children must be residents of Morris Plains and five years of age on or before October 1, 2022, to be eligible for a September entrance into kindergarten. A birth certificate, proof of residence, and health information are required at the registration.

Stage Fun Grades 4-8


As of Thursday 1/13 there are 2 spots left in the Stage Fun Program for Grades 4-8. Please click on the flyer for more information.
Senior Citizen Updates
The Morris Plains Senior Citizen Transportation program resumed on Monday December 20 with new Senior Citizen Transportation Coordinator Lisa Boudreau. Please call 1-855-812-5942 between 9:00am and 10:30 am with advance notice of appointment. View Senior Citizen Services

Morris Plains Seniors will not be meeting this month due to Covid concerns.
Morris Plains homebound residents that are in need of a flu or COVID booster vaccine can call Linda, a pharmacist with Generation Pharmacy, at 862-352-5530 to schedule an in-home vaccination appointment.


COVID testing has re-opened at CCM by appointment only. Visit the link above to schedule an appointment.

Please note that based on current weather forecast of a possible winter weather event on Sunday night into Monday, the CCM COVID testing site hours for Monday will be adjusted to 1 pm until 7 pm.
Resident donations are always appreciated at Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center - (mcifp.org).

211 is a vital service that connects millions of people to help each year. To get expert, caring help, call 211 or visit Visit 211.org
Municipal Court Update

In an effort to maintain public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the municipal court will continue to host remote virtual court sessions.  Please contact us to schedule a proceeding and/or provide updated personal information.   
If you are disputing a traffic ticket and do not wish to appear in court, many cases are now eligible for review through the Online Municipal Case Resolution System at njmcdirect.com. You may select the option for case dispute and enter your ticket information.  Eligible traffic tickets will be reviewed by the prosecutor and you will be notified with their recommendation. 
Our office is here to serve you during the hours of 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday.   You may call the court to schedule an appointment at 973-538-4019. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service in "The Community of Caring" and strive to provide a satisfying court experience for all.   

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