Morris Plains Borough Communications Survey
Morris Plains Borough Communications Survey
Thank you to all who have responded. We have extended for another week, through Saturday, 1/23.
Stage Fun Virtual - Registration Open!
Sponsored by the Morris Plains Muncipal Alliance, this popular stage program is open to Grades 4-8. Classes start this month and registration is limited to 20, so don't delay!
Kindergarten Registration
The Morris Plains School District is currently collecting information for our new Kindergarten students for the 2021-2022 school year. Any parents who have Kindergarten age children should preregister using this link and follow the instructions to preregister your child as soon as possible, no later than January 29th.
Children must be residents of Morris Plains and five years of age on or before October 1, 2021, to be eligible for a September entrance into kindergarten. A birth certificate, proof of residence, and health information are required at the registration.
Morris County COVID Information
Pre-Register for Vaccine on State Site
Pre-Register for Vaccine on County Site
The Morris County Health Office says the county site supercedes the state site, and that you can sign up on both sites.
At-Home Testing To Be Discontinued Except for Homebound Residents -
Obtain up to date information on vaccinations at the following website:
State of Nj Dept of Health COVID-19 Vaccination
Morris County Modifying COVID-19 Testing Plan to Focus on CCM Center.
At-Home Testing To Be Discontinued Except for Homebound Residents
Read 12/31 press release.
Morris County COVID and testing info
Morris Plains School District Update
Superintendent Mark Maire and Mayor Jason Karr would like to keep you informed regarding updates to the Borough Schools. Both the Borough and Mountain Way Schools will be closed for winter break December 24th through January 1, 2021. Following winter break both schools will be 100% virtual beginning January 4th for two weeks. On-site learning will resume on January 19, 2020. During that period there will be no crossing guards posted.
Support Morris Plains Businesses!
Provided by the MP Business Development Committee
Check out the new Morris Plains Business Directory!
Borough of Morris Plains - Neighbors Helping Neighbors Campaign
This holiday season, we can share our blessings by helping local families who are struggling due to unemployment, health risks, and food insecurity. Link here to donate to the Interfaith Food Pantry and help make the holidays brighter for your neighbors in the Community of Caring and beyond.
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Coyote Sightings in Morris Plains
Residents have reported an increase in coyote sightings in Morris Plains neighborhoods. As a result, the Borough of Morris Plains reached out to the NJ Fish and Game and the USDA Wildlife Services – NJ Division for guidance on how to protect residents from wild animals.First off, if you or your family are in immediate danger and/or are being attacked by any wild animal, you are urged to call 911 for an immediate dispatch of police assistance. If you have a concern or want to report a coyote sighting, please call the Morris Plains Police Department at 973-538-2284.
Coyotes are in all 21 counties in NJ. The USDA Wildlife Services has not reported an increase in coyote activity, but they have documented an increase in coyote reporting’s since many people are home more and out in their neighborhoods due to Covid.
The USDA Wildlife Services cannot remove wild animals just because they are roaming in neighborhoods. They will only activate their services if a coyote or other wild animal attacks a resident. Residents can hire a trapper to come in to remove the coyotes, but there is no guarantee that this will eliminate coyotes in neighborhoods.
To help ward of coyotes, the USDA Wildlife Services recommend the following tips:
- Remove any food items including food left out for out for cats, bird feeders, uncovered garbage as these are often found when coyote come close to homes.
- Cutback any overgrown hedges and remove any leaf piles or brush that may serve as burrow for small animals that coyote prey on like rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks.
- Coyotes are fearful of loud noises, so using an airhorn or banging pots and pans will scare them away. Spraying them with a hose or putting on your lawn sprinkler will deter them as well.
The USDA Wildlife Services has been made aware of the coyote problem in Morris Plains and has set up a dedicated line so our residents can reach out through this direct phone number, (908-735-4513) for any additional questions or information.
Garbage Pick Up Notice
Due to Coronavirus, many services continue to operate under a State of Emergency. We have been contacted by our garbage hauler who has indicated we may experience service interruptions. This means that over the next few months, our garbage company may experience staffing shortages which may impact our scheduled pickups.
We encourage residents to put their garbage out the night before, as pick-up may begin by 2:00 am. If your garbage is not picked up early in the morning, it may be picked up by the end of the day.
We will alert residents if there are any significant changes to our pickup schedule.
We ask for your patience as we navigate through this challenging time.
Stay Safe
Jason C. Karr
Mayor
January Rabies Clinic Cancelled - Other options in Morris County
The Morris Plains Free Rabies Clinic that is held each January has been cancelled this year due to Covid concerns. If your pet is due for its rabies vaccination, you can take it to another town within Morris County to receive a free rabies vaccination and get the paperwork that is necessary for renewing your pet’s registration.
Please visit Morris County – Office of Health Management’s web site for dates/times/locations of additional free Rabies clinics in Morris County: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/public/rabies/
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. While the building is closed for public entry, 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.
Direct links to COVID-19 information for residents.
The following links have been provided by The Morris County Department of Law & Public Safety, Office of Health Management.
COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
Morris County Office of Health Management:
- Regarding Coronavirus: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/coronavirus/
- Homepage: https://health.morriscountynj.gov/
Morris County Office of Emergency Management: https://oem.morriscountynj.gov/
New Jersey Department of Health: https://covid19.nj.gov/
Center for Disease Control:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
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Protective Gloves, Masks, Wipes Etc. Cannot Be Placed in Recycling Containers.
Recycling crews in many towns are finding high rates of gloves and masks ending up in the recycling mix, with workers sorting out these items by hand at the MRFs. When these materials end up in the recycling stream, along with items such as plastic bags and plastic film, they can trigger problems. They can jam the rotating screens and cause equipment to breakdown.
Keeping these items out of the recycling stream is important to preventing system breakdowns and important to the health and safety of workers.
Items such as gloves, wipes, masks, and tissues, which are being widely used by all Morris County residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic, should not be placed into curbside recycling containers. They are contaminants and must be put into the trash.
MCMUA employees will not be picking up any bins that contain these items.
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