MORRIS COUNTY — Tuesday, June 16 is the deadline to register to vote in the primary election Tuesday, July 7.
To be eligible to vote, residents:
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be a Morris County resident 30 days before the election.
• Must be a resident of the election district in which you expect to vote on Election Day.
• Must be 18 years old on or before the next election. Residents may register at age 17 but cannot vote until they turn 18.
• Must not be serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of an indictable offense under federal or state laws.
People who have moved or changed their names need to fill out the correct form and submit it to the Morris County Board of Elections by June 16.
People who have moved to Morris County from another county in New Jersey need to complete a voter registration form. (Click here)
Forms are available at the Morris County Elections Center by clicking here. Completed forms must be mailed to the Morris County Board of Elections, 10 Court Street, Second Floor, Morristown, NJ 07960.
MORRIS COUNTY — The grassroots political group NJ 11th for Change has planned a “Dropbox Drive-In Demonstration for Racial Justice” Monday, June 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s district office, 8 Wood Hollow Road, Parsippany.
Residents are invited to bring letters outlining their concerns about racial justice and about specific legislation they want Sherrill, D-11, to support.
EAST HANOVER — East Hanover Community Partnership (EHCP) distribution of PPE, Cleaning Supplies, and Social Distancing Kits to the East Hanover Businesses this past Saturday was a success. Thank you to our businesses for being committed to keeping our community and their workplace safe. Together we are stronger.
The EHCP is conducting the distribution to assist the businesses in navigating through the coronavirus pandemic.
The East Hanover Community Partnership Special Improvement District is a 501(c)3 non-profit funded by special Commercial Property tax assessments. The EHCP SID Board works to increase the economic, physical, social, and civic value of the township’s business. Email EHCPSID@gmail.com for more information.
Art Dorey, President, East Hanover Community Partnership
FLORHAM PARK — A Work Session of the Mayor and Borough Council has been scheduled to be held telephonically ONLY on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et. seq. (the Open Public Meetings Act), at which time formal action will be taken.
Members of the public are invited to attend via telephone:
FLORHAM PARK — The Florham Park 4th of July Committee is excited to announce a modified 4th of July Celebration.
They will be hosting a car parade through the Municipal Complex to celebrate. The 4th of July Committee will be selling lawn signs which we will ask residents to decorate and return to the committee.
They will display the signs and everyone will be invited to drive through the Borough Complex in a parade with your fellow residents, fire trucks, and police cars to share in the American pride and celebrate the 4th of July.
While everyone is disappointed that they will not able to host rides, fireworks, cook for you, or a Social Garden this year, they are proud that the longest continuously running 4th of July parade in the State of New Jersey will continue.
Please stay tuned for more announcements in the days ahead – friend them on Facebook or click here for more information.
Every year they take the opportunity to celebrate Florham Park and all that makes it a spectacular community.
Jennifer Rogers (left) and Linda DeMattia Rogers (right)
MORRIS COUNTY — Last weekend, Governor Murphy praised peaceful protests across New Jersey as “transformational” and stated publicly his support for these protests. Murphy said, “peaceful protesting is the way ultimately we get to the better place.”
The entrance to Randolph Tennis Club been closed since early March
On Saturday, May 30, before the current protests, Jennifer Rogers chose to exercise this right to fight against the injustice of people robbed, by order of Governor Murphy, of the ability to earn a living to feed their families, by holding a peaceful assembly of political leaders, business owners, and local community members. The rally was held at the Randolph Tennis Center with many businesses throughout New Jersey represented on the temporary tennis court fences. There were many speakers from the political and business communities in support of being able to reopen.
But instead of support from our governor, Jennifer Rogers received two court summonses.
Senator Anthony Bucco replied “The summons should have never been issued. I trust that the prosecutor and law enforcement will do the right thing and dismiss the complaints. If not, in my opinion, it is a clear violation of Ms. Roger’s constitutional rights.
“I was at the rally for small businesses and it was nothing more than a peaceful protest which took place on private property. This police department issued a summons to this group then one week later participated in a protest with another even larger gathering. We either have the right to protest or we don’t. We cannot pick and choose. This governor has created this type of pick and choose culture and it needs to stop,” said Assemblyman Brian Bergen.
Rob Zwigard said, “It’s unconstitutional for selective enforcement per the executive order… all should be allowed to protest equally under the law.”
Rogers said, “I agree with Governor Murphy that peacefully assembling in protest is key to moving toward a better future—whether we are speaking out against the horrific stain of racial injustice or fighting against dictates that lead to despair and loss of livelihood across our state.”
“But I reject our governor’s arrogance in assuming he gets to determine which causes are worthy of protest—and only those he deems worthy are allowed, while others are silenced and, as we now see, targeted,” she’s continued.
“The selective allowance of constitutional rights to some while others are being deprived of those very same rights is discrimination and violates paragraph 5 of Article 1 of the Constitution of the state of New Jersey, otherwise known as the equal protection clause. For the Governor to applaud protesters and Jennifer Rogers to be treated in this fashion design acceptable. The ongoing violation of Rights by the repeated extension of the Governor’s orders is damaging the lives of citizens all across the state of New Jersey. We should all stand with Jennifer Rogers against this kind of discrimination and demand that New Jersey reopen,” said Heather Darling.
Former Sussex County Freeholder Jonathan Rose stated “The fact that Jennifer Rogers received two summonses for her protest while Governor Murphy praised other protests shows both that the governor is stunningly hypocritical and has a callous disregard for the well being of our state’s small businesses. Governor Murphy may think that Ms. Rogers will roll over and accept the trampling of her rights, but she is a fierce warrior. The governor picked the wrong woman to mess with.”
One of the speakers during the organized protest at Randolph Tennis Club
“Thankfully, I know I am not alone. I’m grateful to the many fellow New Jersey residents who are also fighting to safely re-open businesses and restore livelihoods across New Jersey—including the members of the Randolph Township Council, who recently passed a resolution supporting a “safe, equitable and timely reopening of New Jersey’s businesses,” said Rogers.
If Governor Murphy thinks he will silence countless entrepreneurs, workers, and public servants across New Jersey with threats and attacks, he does not know the caliber of people he serves.
Many businesses show their support by posting their banners on the fences of Randolph Tennis ClubA twitter post of Governor Murphy on Sunday, June 7 during a march in Hillside.
Editors Note: After we released this article, we were informed of a GoFundMe account. If you are interested in donating, click here.
MADISON — Urgent Need! Please make an appointment to give blood at Madison Area YMCA, 111 Kings Road, Madison on Tuesday, June 9 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. To make an appointment, click here.
Call or text (732) 616-8736. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Please help spread the word.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — On Monday, June 8 the Mountain Lakes Borough Council will be making a presentation regarding a $4,463,000 Million expansion plan for the Borough Hall. Meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. will be held utilizing a Zoom Teleconferencing System.
Bond Ordinance 8-20 is Providing for the Improvement of the Municipal Building and Appropriating $4,463,000, and Authorizing the Issuance of $4,250,000 Bonds or Notes of the Borough for Financing Such Appropriation – this bond ordinance appropriates $4,463,000 for the improvement of the Municipal Building and authorizes the issuance of a maximum of $4,250,000 in bonds, and provides for the application of a $213,000 down payment understood to be presently available.
The current Borough Hall, constructed in 1969, does not meet the Borough’s administrative and public safety facility needs. There are issues with HVAC, Electric & Plumbing, Roof, Foundation water penetration, Energy efficiency, Handicap accessibility/compliance, Security, Limited meeting room space, Limited parking, Police Department space constraints, does not meet regulatory requirements, Fire Department lacks sufficient storage and meeting space and does not meet safety standards as well as Administrative office space inefficiencies and insufficient technology infrastructure and file storage spaces.
In 2017 the Borough Hall / Public Safety Infrastructure Advisory Committee was formed to tackle this issue.
Click here for the presentation of February 10, 2020.
Preliminary Project Design
This is the biggest capital project ever undertaken by the Borough. As citizens of Mountain Lakes, everyone has an obligation to be informed, ask questions, and make your opinion heard.
To participate via the computer, click here. Or call (312) 626- 6799 and join meeting 208487754#.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Borough of Mountain Lakes is seeking interested high school students to serve on several of the Borough’s committees and commissions starting in September 2020.
This is a unique opportunity for students with an interest in participating in local government and serving their community and learning more about the work of the specific committee they would be serving on.
Scope of the Role: Student Members will be appointed for a one year term beginning in September 2020 and will participate in committee meetings, contribute to committee work, and serve as a liaison with the Mountain Lakes schools.
The time commitment will be approximately four to six hours per month.
Students will serve on one of the following committees:
The Environmental Commission: meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.;
The Historic Preservation Committee: meets one Tuesday every month at 7:30 p.m.;
The Lakes Management Advisory Committee: meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.;
The Shade Tree Commission: meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.;
The Woodlands Advisory Committee: meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.;
Additional information about each Committee and Commission is included on the Borough website by clicking here and navigating to the “Committees” tab.
This opportunity is open to any high school student either attending Mountain Lakes High School or residing in Mountain Lakes. Student applicants should have a strong interest in serving the community and in learning more about the work of their selected committee (e.g. historic preservation, the environment, sustainability), be able to attend committee meetings and complete committee work, and be in good standing with their high school.
Application Process: Interested students should complete the attached brief application and submit via email to the Borough Clerk, clerk@mtnlakes.org by Monday, June 15.
Student Membership Opportunities on Borough Committees and Commissions The Borough of Mountain Lakes is seeking interested high school students to serve on several of the Borough’s committees and commissions. This is a unique opportunity for students with an interest in participating in local government, serving their community,
MORRIS COUNTY — As it has become the prevailing health community’s thought that there may exist asymptomatic COVID-19 individuals who are clearly at risk of spreading the virus, and in an effort to both protect and help reopen Morris County, effective Monday, June 8, the Freeholder Board has directed the following changes to be made to the County College of Morris Testing Site:
All Morris County First Responders and Health Care workers will be offered priority testing without a prescription or symptoms, and
In an effort to assist in getting the Morris County economy reengaged, and as many employers are requiring returning employees to be tested prior to returning to work, testing will be offered to any Morris County asymptomatic resident without a prescription.
Residents with appointments must show up in a vehicle – you cannot walk or bike through the testing center. If you do not drive, someone else is allowed to drive. The person who is being tested must provide a drivers’ license or viable personal identification at the arrival checkpoint.
Children are eligible for testing. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must have identification to prove they are residents of Morris or Sussex County.
FLORHAM PARK — A Work Session of the Mayor and Borough Council has been scheduled to be held telephonically ONLY on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et. seq. (the Open Public Meetings Act), at which time formal action will be taken.
