Public Forum – Cannabis Business Licenses
The Borough of Morris Plains will set aside the first hour of its public meeting on Thursday, May 6, from 7:30PM to 8:30PM to educate residents about local action the Borough must consider regarding permitting or not permitting cannabis business licenses under the recently enacted state law legalizing marijuana. There also will be an opportunity for residents and business owners to comment. Read MoreArbor Day Celebration - Info on the Silky Dogwood giveaways
Click Here to read about the Silky Dogwood that residents were able to take home from the Arbor Day Celebration!
Use of Social Media Policy
The Borough has updated its social media policy. You can review it here:
Borough's Bravest Project
We invite all veterans, families of a veteran, or current servicemembers that resided in Morris Plains to submit an application to obtain a banner, hung from the light poles along Speedwell Ave honoring our bravest residents. Please provide the following application, along with a portrait from service. These banners will be hung during the month of November, annually, recognizing Veteran’s day. We also invite sponsors for this important project.
Blood Drive Thursday 4/29
The increasing COVID-19 pandemic numbers are resulting in serious blood shortages in area hospitals. Because so many corporations, schools, churches and other organizations are in shutdown mode, they can't hold blood drives. Subsequently there are severe shortages throughout the region.
Register through this link using Code 07668
HSA Fundraiser - What A Crock Meals to Go
Help the HSA win an move from 3rd to 1st place in March, for an extra $300!
Click here to order
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,
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.
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
Thank you to all who supported the Morris Plains "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" fundraiser for the Interfaith Food Pantry. More than $2,500 was raised to provide nutritious food, education and resources to families in Morris Plains and surrounding communities. Monthly donations will continue to increase this amount, and donations are always appreciated at Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center - (mcifp.org).
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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
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.
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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