MORRIS PLAINS — The Morris Plains School District is currently collecting information for our new Kindergarten students for the 2021-2022 school year.
Any parent who has Kindergarten age children should preregister by clicking here.
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 — The Morris County Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Center will be closed Saturday and Sunday due to a lack of vaccine supply.
In anticipation of this supply interruption, Morris County and Atlantic Health System have not scheduled any vaccine appointments for those days, so no appointments will need to be canceled. The site expects to resume full operation on Monday and has the supply to honor all appointments scheduled for the early part of the week.
Morris County and Atlantic Health System also will use the weekend as an opportunity to expand the facility in anticipation of a future increase in vaccine supplies and one day vaccinating as many as 2,400 individuals per day.
As of Thursday, the Morris County Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Center has distributed more than ten thousand combined doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
Those interested in making a vaccine appointment should click here and register for an appointment alert.
Alerts will be sent to individuals on the list as the vaccine becomes available.
MADISON — The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) will be closed Friday, January 29, and Monday, February 1 through Friday, February 5 due to construction. The Museum will be open this weekend, January 30 and January 31 for visitors.
This closure is part of METC’s interior restoration project which began in early January. EverGreene Architectural Arts of Brooklyn will continue their work on the James Library Building’s interior.
Part of the interior work to be done includes cleaning, desalination, repairs, and restoration of the finishes and paint.
For more information on METC click here.
MADISON — The Madison High School Key Club will be collecting items to assemble 500 cold weather kits which will be distributed to the homeless in New Jersey and New York City. The kits will be distributed by Bridges Outreach.
The club is asking the community to make donations through February 14. Community members can donate through the Student Wish List Project by clicking here.
Items needed include:
MADISON — The Table of Hope will be hosting a free food distribution to area residents in need of food on Thursday, January 28 between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Bishop Nazery Way.
The organization will be handing out combo boxes of meat, milk, dairy, produce, eggs and bread.
There will be another food distribution on Friday, January 29 at the Liquid Church, 299 Webro Road, Parsippany. The Parsippany location will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Online registration is required at this location by clicking here.
MORRIS COUNTY — If you are comfortable with numbers, like solving puzzles, and enjoy helping other people, volunteer tax preparation may be just the thing for you. United Way of Northern New Jersey offers free tax preparation services to lower-income households throughout our communities. Last year volunteer tax preparers completed over 5,000 tax returns. Their efforts helped bring $6.3 million in refunds back into people’s pockets and the local economy!
You do not need an accounting or financial background. Training will be provided, online, starting in December 2020. You will be working virtually as part of a collaborative team to assure that you will be able to pass the IRS certification at an appropriate level.
The volunteer schedule is flexible.
Contact Monica Conover at (973) 993-1160 ext. 529 or email [email protected].
MADISON — Ajay Sah, a junior in the College of Liberal Arts and a resident assistant, at Drew University has been missing for the past five days, January 19. He is 5″7, 125 pounds, with black eyes and hair. There has been no social media or phone activity.
He hasn’t talked to anyone, including his friends or parents.
The last activity on this ATM was used to purchase a ticket towards NYC but not sure completely. It was around 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19. It’s about an hour from his college to Penn Station.
“On the evening of Thursday, January 21, 2021, members of Campus Life and Student Affairs were informed that Ajay Sah, a junior in the College of Liberal Arts and a resident assistant, had been out of contact since the evening of Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Since then, our staff has been working with the Madison Police Department, as well as Ajay’s brother and friends, to locate Ajay. Efforts have been unsuccessful so far,” wrote Frank Merckx, Vice President of Campus Life and Student Affairs.
Anyone with information has been asked to call the Madison Police Department at (973) 593-3000.
MADISON — Elle Cantor was named to the College of Charleston Fall 2020 Dean’s List. She is a 2019 Graduate of Madison High School.
Cantor is among the more than 2,600 students who were named to the College of Charleston President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2020.
To qualify for President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.
To quality for Dean’s List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.600 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.
Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life, and affordability. Its beautiful and historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities, cutting-edge programs, and accessible faculty, attracts students from across the U.S. and around the world.
MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 215. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020, through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended in 2020 on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, September 25, October 24, November 21, and December 21. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.
“As we continue to work expeditiously to distribute vaccines, the COVID-19 pandemic is still in full swing,”said Governor Murphy. “Continued access to necessary resources is important and critical as cases have continued to climb in New Jersey and across our nation.”
Executive Order No. 215 extends all Executive Orders issued under the Governor’s authority under the Emergency Health Powers Act. It also extends all actions taken by any Executive Branch departments and agencies in response to the Public Health Emergency presented by the COVID-19 outbreak.
For the full text of Executive Order No. 215, click here.
MADISON — Angelina Martirano is one of 1,017 students at Shenandoah Univesity to earn a spot on the Fall 2020 Dean’s List. She is earning a degree in Nursing. She is a 2019 graduate of Madison High School.
The Dean’s List is one of the oldest and most widely recognized academic honors for students. At Shenandoah University, undergraduate students pursuing baccalaureate degree programs in any school or division are eligible to be named to the Dean’s List. To be considered, students must, for that semester, complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Shenandoah University was established in 1875 and is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with additional educational sites in Clarke, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties. Shenandoah is a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education. With nearly 4,000 students in more than 200+ areas of study in seven different schools, Shenandoah promotes a close-knit community rich in creative energy and intellectual challenge. Shenandoah students collaborate with accomplished professors who provide focused, individual attention, all the while leading several programs to be highly nationally ranked.
Through innovative partnerships and programs at both the local and global level, there are exceptional opportunities for students to learn in and out of the classroom. Shenandoah empowers its students to improve the human condition and to be principled professionals and leaders wherever they go. For more information click here.
Morris Focus was founded in 2017 and is published in print and online formats. Its mission is to provide timely and accurate news coverage to Morris County residents and promote community engagement and involvement. The newspaper covers various topics, including local government, education, business, and sports. We can be reached by calling (973) 559-6000—a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and the Morris County Chamber of Commerce.
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