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September 2021: Morris Township News Update
Disclaimer: This is a personal communication from Jeff Grayzel and does not represent an official communication from our local government or any other local authority.
Hello Neighbors,
I hope that most of you survived Hurricane Ida. Personally, I lost power to my home and got water in my basement – and I know others had similar issues. These “100 year storms” are coming way too frequently!
Due to the timing of the Jewish Yom Kippur holiday, our September Township Committee meeting was shifted to Tuesday, September 14. See details below.
Also on Tuesday, September 14, Morris Township will be holding its 20th anniversary 9/11 ceremony starting at 6:00pm. The ceremony will take place at our own 9/11 monument located adjacent the gazebo at Ginty Field. The public is invited to join the Township Committee, Police Color Guard, and other Public Safety representatives at this outdoors special event. You can view the program here:
https://www.morristwp.com/DocumentCenter/View/8532/911-Remembrance-Ceremony-1
Please read this entire newsletter to get fully informed and then please share it with your family and neighbors.
Upcoming Township Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 14
The Township Committee will hold its next Regular Meeting this Tuesday at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom Meetings as has been the practice since the start of the pandemic. The agenda can be found here:
https://www.morristwp.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09142021-1223
To participate in the meeting, click on the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84358121300?pwd=VmpvY3hwR3ZuM2MrWm9EQkZkSUgxZz09
If you are more familiar with Zoom, you can access our meeting via the “Zoom Meeting” app or webpage:
https://us02web.zoom.us/join
- Enter Webinar ID: 843 5812 1300
- Passcode: 318078
Alternatively, you can dial in with a traditional phone call:
Phone: (929)-205-6099 or (301)-715-8592
When prompted, type in the following numbers:
- Webinar ID: 843 5812 1300
- Passcode: 318078
Morris Township Regular Meeting -- August 18, 2021
The Township Committee held a regular monthly meeting on August 18. The agenda for this meeting can be found here:
https://www.morristwp.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182021-1217
As a reminder, video recording of each of our Township Committee meetings can be found on Morris Township’s YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxS482suIq4FW35sWpcQEiQ/videos
The meeting opened up with a moment of silence for two members of the community that had recently passed:
- Firefighter Bill Pendergrast was a volunteer with our fire department for 52 years. He was also a police officer in our town.
- Little League baseball icon Sam Champi who coached the Fairchild Fire Co. team in the Morristown National Little League for nearly four decades.
At many of our monthly meetings we honor people from our community for the good work they do either as volunteers or in other ways that they help the community. At other times we celebrate accomplishments by our residents. This month we honored Nic Fink, Olympian, in honor of swimming at the 2021 Olympics for Team USA. Nic was raised in the Cromwell Hills neighborhood of Morris Township, where his parents still live. He was presented with this proclamation:
https://www.morristwp.com/DocumentCenter/View/8506/08-18-2021-Proclamation---Nic-Fink
Next we recognized the 11-and-under Morristown Area American Little League all-star team that won the NJ State Championship for their age group. They defeated Toms River East to win the 11-and-under state Little League Championship tournament in Cherry Hill. Congratulations boys!!
At the August 18 meeting there were three ordinances for final consideration. Read the full text of these ordinances here:
https://www.morristwp.com/DocumentCenter/View/8505/08-18-21-ORD-ADOPTION
Next up there was just ONE new ordinance for introduction at this meeting. Read the full text of these ordinances here:
https://www.morristwp.com/DocumentCenter/View/8419/07-21-21-ORD-INTRO
The meeting then continued with the Township Committee voting on 16 RESOLUTIONS. The full text of each resolution can be found here:
https://www.morristwp.com/DocumentCenter/View/8503/08-18-21-RESOLUTIONS
Next up were reports from our Standing Committees (varying combinations of two members from the Township Committee are assigned to various operating functions within the municipality to provide oversight), followed by individual commentary by each member of the Township Committee. The meeting concluded with “public inquiry” from our residents. You can listen to all this commentary by clicking on the video link below.
VIDEO recordings of Township Committee meetings are available on the township’s website! You can find the link on the municipal website’s “agenda center” (click on the camera icon) OR you can go directly to the YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxS482suIq4FW35sWpcQEiQ/videos
One Last Morris Township Free Summer Concert
The Township’s final Summer Concert Featuring the Hanover Wind Symphony was postponed from its prior date and will now take place on Sunday September 26 starting at 3:00 PM. The event is free and open to the general public – so invite a friend to join you! Additional details about the concert can be found here:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tonight-s-Summer-Concert-Featuring-the-Hanover-Wind-Symphony-is-Postponed-to-Sun--Sept-26--3-PM.html?soid=1132644874787&aid=-rQdf2pRR8o
COVID Deaths Now Top 27,000 in New Jersey
The NJ death toll from the COVID pandemic has now passed 27,000 fatalities since the outbreak be gan in March 2020.
https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2021/09/nj-covid-death-toll-tops-27000-state-reports-17-additional-covid-deaths-1733-cases.html
Face masks are now strongly recommended for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people in indoor settings where there is increased risk. Read this update from the NJ State Health Department:
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/mask-indoors.pdf
Morris Township Summer Newsletter
In ongoing efforts to more frequently communicate with residents, the Township recently mailed a printed newsletter to every home in the municipality. If you did not get a chance to read this information-packed mailer you can view an electronic copy here:
https://www.morristwp.com/DocumentCenter/View/8395/Summer2021-Newsletter
Morris Township Updates
If you have any questions, please contact our Department of Public Works Office at 973-326-7398 or send an email to publicworks@morristwp.com
Other Items of Interest
MORRISTOWN JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL -- Saturday, September 18
This annual festival runs from noon until 10pm. This FREE event takes place on the Morristown Green. You can find the complete schedule here:
https://www.morristownjazzandblues.com/
CCM Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing
The County College of Morris (CCM) was the recipient of a $4 million CareerAdvance USA Grant, and CCM and its partner schools are offering training and apprenticeship programs for those looking to build rewarding careers in the high-demand field of advanced manufacturing. You can find more information on the program here:
https://www.ccm.edu/apprenticeships-careeradvanceusa/
If a career in advanced manufacturing interests you or your child, join one of the Virtual Info Sessions to learn how to prepare for an apprenticeship (see link above for dates). To learn more about CCM’s advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program and to register for an information session click here or email CareerUSA@ccm.edu
Morristown Festival on the Green is on Sunday, October 3rd!
Each fall, Morristown hosts 60,000+ attendees in its historic downtown on a Sunday afternoon from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m., rain or shine. Families join us from throughout Northern New Jersey to enjoy non-stop entertainment for all ages on up to 4 different stages, 160+ exhibitors showcasing our local businesses, restaurants, and notable community groups. The event is a true testament to a community rich in national history and local pride. Come out to partake in the Annual Morristown Festival on the Green!
Sign up for Morris Township’s “Municipal Messenger”
In order to keep updated with news and information related to Morris Township, I encourage everyone to sign up for “Municipal Messenger” email notifications by clicking here:
https://www.morristwp.com/915/Municipal-Messenger
The Municipal Messenger is an invaluable tool to receive important information from the municipality.
Upcoming Township Committee Meetings
The next Regular Meeting of the Township Committee is scheduled for this Tuesday, September 14 at 7:00pm.
Looking ahead, next month’s regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 20.
Contact Jeff…
I will continue to communicate with the public by e-newsletter on a periodic basis. However, if you ever have a question or an issue you would like to discuss, feel free to contact me by e-mail. I will respond to e-mails sent to Jeff@JeffGrayzel.com.
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Remember: Stay SAFE by continuing to WEAR A MASK whenever you are in a crowded indoor location!
Your neighbor,
Jeff
© 2021 - Jeff Grayzel
9/12/21
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