Municipal Messenger Monthly/ December

December Meetings

View our website's Agenda Center for each respective meeting Agenda. Meetings are now in-person at the Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Avenue and via Zoom.

Thurs, Dec 1: Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, 7 PM

Mon, Dec 5: Planning Board, 7 PM 

Tues, Dec 6: Economic Development Advisory Committee, 7 PM

Thurs, Dec 8: Environmental Commission, 7 PM

Mon, Dec 12: Board of Adjustment, 7 PM

Wed, Dec 14: Transportation Advisory Committee,

7 PM

Wed, Dec 21: Board of Health, 5 PM

Wed, Dec 21: Township Committee, 7 PM (click here) to view the Township Committees agendas, minutes, videos, & emails)

Thurs, Dec 29: Historic Preservation, 7 PM

Planning Board & Board of Adjustment only: If you wish to participate by asking questions, supporting, opposing or making comments you must attend the meeting in person. If you wish to listen to the matters being heard, you may log in via zoom. Any member of the public logged in via zoom will not be able to ask questions or comment on the apps.

December Department of

Public Works (DPW) Dates

Fri, Dec 2: Area 1 Large Item Collection*

Fri, Dec 9: Area 2 Large Item Collection*

Sat, Dec 10: Last day leaves may be placed at curb

Fri, Dec 16: Area 3 Large Item Collection*

Fri, Dec 23: Area 4 Large Item Collection*

Mon, Dec 26: No Collection Services, please see collection schedule below

*Call the DPW, 973-326-7398 or request a pick-up online (all requests should be made the week or more prior to scheduled Friday pick-up date), link

In observance of Christmas Day, December 26, the DPW will be closed, and no collection services will take place. Below you will find the trash and recycling schedule for the week of Dec 26-Dec 30.


Mon, Dec 26: No Collection

Tues, Dec 27: Monday Trash & Recycling 

Wed, Dec 28: Tuesday Trash & Recycling

Thurs, Dec 29: Wednesday Trash & Recycling

Fri, Dec 30: Thursday Trash & Recycling

Twp. Committee Office Hours

Bring your questions, comments, concerns or suggestions.


Tues, Dec 6, 2022:

-4:30-5:30 PM in-person open session

-5:30-6:30 PM in-person, appointment only (schedule an appointment here) Township Committee member names will be posted beforehand

-Location: Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Avenue

Happy Holidays!

Sun, Dec 18, 2022: Hanukkah, Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

Mon, Dec 26, 2022: Christmas Day Observed, Municipal Offices Closed, No Collection Services. Have yourself a very Merry Christmas!



Mon, Jan 2, 2023: New Years Day Observed, Municipal Offices Closed, No Collection Services. Wishing you and yours a happy New Year!

Holiday Lights Contest!

Enter your house for a chance to win from 1 of the following categories:

"Your inner- Clark Griswold"

"Traditional Lights"

"Animation Celebration"


Register thru CommunityPass: https://register.communitypass.net/morristownship

2022 Jersey Cares Coat Drive

Parks & Rec will be collecting new and gently used winter coats in the Municipal Building(50 Woodland Avenue) lobby from Nov 15-Dec 21 (Building Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM) Flyer...

Santa Fire Truck Tours!

12/17: Mt Kemble, starting at 1 PM

12/17: Hillside Hose Co., Areas north of Mendham Rd., starting at 12 PM

12/18: Hillside Hose Co., Areas south of Mendham Rd., starting at 12 PM

12/18: Fairchild Fire Co., ROUTE 1: 12pm Alfred Vail School-125 Speedwell Avenue

1pm. Sussex Avenue School-125 Sussex Avenue

2pm. Fairchild Firehouse-2 Burnham Road

ROUTE 2: 12pm. Streeter Pool Parking Lot-2 Inamere Road

1pm. Stoney Brook Way @ Mark Twain Drive Bench

2pm. Butterworth Field @ Lynnfield Playground

12/18: Woodland Fire Co., starting at 1 PM

Hillside Hose Co. Annual Christmas Tree Sale!

November 25- December 24

Trees, Garland, and Wreaths

Hillside Hose Co., 132 Western Avenue


Mon-Fri: 4 PM- 8 PM

Sat: 10 AM- 8 PM

Sun: 10 AM- 5 PM


Check FacebookInstagram, or Website for hours & updated information.

Fire Safety this Holiday Season

Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. NFPA works to educate the public about potential fire risks during the holidays, offering tip sheets, videos, and other resources to help everyone safely enjoy the season. Visit nfpa.org/holiday / Christmas Tree Safety Tips / Winter Holiday Safety Tips

Lunch & Learn 2023!

Attention Seniors! Mark your calendars-- Lunch and Learn is back in 2023!


Morris Township Health & Recreation Dept. presents:


Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle

Jan 30, 2023 / 11 :30 AM

Senior's Meeting Room, 50 Woodland Avenue

Light lunch will be served.

Register by calling 973-326-7371


Winter Farmer's Market

The Morris Winter Market will be returning this December! Brought to you by Grow It Green Morristown @gigmotown & sponsored by our Environmental Commission.


Sundays at the Convent Train Station parking lot: Dec. 4th - Apr. 30th, 9:30am to 1pm (check social media for closure dates)


Website / Instagram / Facebook

Environmental News You Can Use

-Morris Township Achieves Sustainable Jersey Bronze Certification

-Making the Holiday Season More Sustainable

-Dr. Doug Tallamy Video on How Your Yard Can Become "Nature's Best Hope"

-Prevent the Spread of Asian Jumping Worm

-Native Plant of the Month: Christmas Fern

-2022 Winter Farmers Market Coming Soon

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