Municipal Messenger Monthly/ May 2024 |
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View our website's Agenda Center for each respective meeting Agenda. Meetings are held in-person at the Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Avenue and via Zoom
Mon, May 6: Planning Board, 7 PM
Tues, May 7: Economic Development Committee, 7 PM
Wed, May 8: Transportation Advisory Committee, 7 PM
Thurs, May 9: Environmental Commission, 7 PM
Thurs, May 9: Parks & Rec Advisory Committee Park Tour, 5:30 PM
Wed, May 15: Township Committee Meeting, 7 PM (click here for TC agendas, minutes, videos, & emails)
Mon, May 20: Board of Adjustment, 7 PM
Tues, May 21: Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, 2 PM
Thurs, May 30: Historic Preservation Commission, 7 PM
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May Department of Public Works (DPW) Dates | |
Fri, May 3: Area 1 Large Item Collection*
Fri, May 10: Area 2 Large Item Collection*
Sat, May 11: Zone 1 Yardwaste Collection, see below for info
Fri, May 17: Area 3 Large Item Collection*
Sat, May 18: Zone 2 Yardwaste Collection, see below for info
Fri, May 24: Area 4 Large Item Collection*
Mon, May 20-Fri, May 24: Large Metal & Appliance Collection, request pick-up a week in advance, call 973-326-7398 or request online
*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
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Memorial Day / Collection Service Schedule | |
All Township of Morris non-emergency offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. The Department of Public Works (DPW) will be closed, and no collection services will take place.
Below you will find the trash and recycling schedule for the week of May 27-May 31.
Mon, May 27: No Collection
Tues, May 28: Monday Trash & Recycling Collection
Wed, May 29: Tuesday Trash & Recycling Collection
Thurs, May 30: Wednesday Trash & Recycling Collection
Fri, May 31: Thursday Trash & Recycling Collection
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No collection on the remaining 2024 holidays:
Memorial Day: Mon, May 27, 2024
Independence Day: Thurs, July 4, 2024
Labor Day: Mon, Sept 2, 2024
Columbus Day: Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Thanksgiving Day: Thurs, Nov 28, 2024
Christmas Day: Wed, Dec 25, 2024
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2024 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event Days | |
Saturday, May 18 | 9 am - 2 pm
Saturday, June 22 | 9 am-2 pm
Saturday, September 14 | 9 am - 2 pm
Saturday, October 26 | 9 am - 2 pm
Location: Morris County Public Safety Training Academy 500 West Hanover Ave., Parsippany, NJ 07054
Flyer...
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1. Curbside pickup of grass clippings, leaves, plant waste, and light brush takes place on the scheduled Saturday dates listed beginning in April and ending in Sept. Please review the street listing to find out your zone and scheduled collection dates.
2. Place in 32 gallon standard garbage cans with lid and handles
3. Grass clippings, leaves, plant waste, and light brush can be mixed together during this period. Light brush should be tied with string in bundles no longer than 4 ft., or placed in 32 gallon standard garbage cans cut to the height of the garbage can.
4. Fifty(50) pound limit per can or bundle
5. NO DIRT, LOGS, ROOTS, OR STUMPS. NO PLASTIC BAGS
6. RESIDENTS ONLY (no contractors) may bring grass clipping and light brush to the Department of Public Works located on Jane Way off West Hanover Avenue during business hours, Monday thru Saturday, 6 AM to 1:45 PM.
ZONE 1 COLLECTIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR:
May 11; June 8; July 13; Aug 10; Sept 14
ZONE 2 COLLECTIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR:
May 18; June 15; July 20; Aug 17; Sept 21
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Property tax payments may be made by mail (see mailing address below), online, or in the drop box located outside the front door(after hours) & middle entrance(when open, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM) of the Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Avenue.
Notify Me (Main Calendar/ Property Tax & Sewer)
Payment online using Edmund’s WIPP allows you to make a one-time payment or create an account to schedule payments at a future date.
Attn: Sewer/Tax Department
50 Woodland Avenue
PO Box 7603
Convent Station NJ, 07961-7603
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Join Morris Township Mayor Donna Guariglia for Coffee and Conversing. Coffee with the Mayor provides residents with an opportunity to informally discuss items of interest for the community.
If you are unable to make it, more dates at different firehouses will be announced!
Saturday, May 18, 10 AM- 12 Noon
Woodland Fire Co.
20 Dwyer Lane
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Join the Morris Township Committee members and Township representatives for the Ginty Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! We are more then excited for this highly anticipated addition to the Ginty Recreation Complex!
When: May 18, 9 AM
Where: Ginty Recreation Complex, 45 Woodland Avenue
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-Contract to Bright View Engineering for crosswalk study for Woodland Avenue. Brightview will do pedestrian counts, vehicle counts, crash analysis and provide recommendations for crosswalks.
-Contract to Cartography Consulting for surveying services for purpose of constructing new trails at ValleVue Preserve. The survey will assist in establishing the fence line between properties to establish hiking trails.
-Contract to Midwest Construction Company for Reconstruction of Overlook Road. Reconstruction for new road pavement and drainage.
-Contract to First Due for Fire Department software and maintenance. Tracking of day-to-day operation of Fire Department activities.
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Emergency Call Boxes / MTFD | |
We have installed call boxes on each of our fire houses to provide public safety and instant communications with one button connecting you with 9-1-1.
The call boxes have a blue light above them (as pictured). Call boxes are to be used for emergencies, and are not for access to the fire house, etc. Please share this information with your neighbors, community groups, and your children.
https://www.morristwp.com/123/Fire - Website
https://www.facebook.com/joinmtfd - Facebook
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When: Monday, May 27, 2024
Residents are invited to join us to visit local memorials and lay wreaths with the Memorial and Veterans Day Association of Morristown and Morris Township. Beginning at 7:30 AM at our Municipal Building. Transportation will be provided and refreshments will be served.
Our annual Township service will begin at 10 AM in front of the Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Ave, followed by the annual parade to the Green at 10:30 AM & service on the Morristown Green at 11 AM
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Upcoming Health Events You Don't Want to Miss | |
Tues, May 21, 1 PM: Eat Your Way to a Healthy Heart
Register / Flyer
Wed, May 29 / June 5*, 12, & 19, 10 AM: Free Chair Yoga
Register / Flyer
Tues, June 25, 12 PM: Tips From a Pharmacist, How To Be Smart & Safe About Supplements and Medications
Flyer, Registration open soon.
*location may change for June 5
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Morris County Clerk in Partnership with Morris Township & Morris Co. Housing Authority is hosting a Veteran's ID Card Event
May 22, 2024, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Morris Mews, 105 Ketch Road, Morristown NJ
To obtain a Morris County Veteran's ID Card, you must provide the following: click here
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SENIOR ID CARD EVENT (ONLY Age 55 +) | |
Morris County Clerk in Partnership with Morris Township & Morris Co. Housing Authority is hosting a Senior ID Card Event
May 22, 2024, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Morris Mews, 105 Ketch Road, Morristown NJ
To obtain a Morris County Veteran's ID Card, you must provide the following: click here (second page)
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Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7
3 PM- 7 PM @ Streeter Pool / Flyer
Register: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=32755&program_id=2262465
Please register for the correct class:
-Re-certification is for lifeguards that have a certification expiration date of April 28, 2024 or after
-New Certification is for new lifeguards or lifeguards that have a certification expiration date of April 27, 2024 or before
All lifeguards that work for Morris Township Pools will receive a 50% refund for course pricing at the end of the 2024 season.
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Now Hiring-Swim Pool Assistant Mgr. | |
This is a seasonal supervisory position within the Township of Morris Parks and Recreation Department. The Assistant Pool Manager has overall responsibility to assist the Pool Manager and be lead manager when the Pool Manager is not on duty with the safety of the pool, as well as managerial/ administrative, facility, aquatic, communication, and leadership duties, read the full description and qualifications here.
Send your resume to: mvasile@morristwp.com
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Wednesday, May 8, 12:30 PM- 3:30 PM
The Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover
Senior Club Members: $56.00
Non-Members: $60.00
Call Parks and Recreation for more information, 973-326-7371
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Do You Have a Favorite Picture of the Township of Morris? | |
Do you have a favorite picture of Morris Township?
We love Morris Township and we hope you do too, spread the love and send us your favorite Morris Township photo(s)!
Tag via Facebook (Morris Township, NJ) or Instagram (morristwpnj) or email photo(s) to: administration@morristwp.com or morristwpnj@gmail.com and be sure to include your name for photo credit.
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