Morris Plains Borough Weekly Update Friday, May 28, 2021

Upcoming Municipal Meetings 6/2 Shade Tree Commission Meeting 6/3 Council Meeting Other Upcoming Dates 5/29 Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade 5/29 Recycling Center Closed 5/31 Borough Offices Closed 6/1 Swim Team Registration Due 6/1 Early Bird Discount for Fall Soccer Ends 6/6 Community Band Festival Meeting notices and agendas will be published at www.morrisplainsboro.org Click here for full calendar on website

Saturday Memorial Day Celebration, Program of Events Livestream Link

Give Us Your Best Shot(s) Give Us Your Best Shot(s) Morris Plains! Thank you to all who submitted photos for the upcoming website. Please keep them coming so we can create a slideshow featuring the beautiful sights in “The Plains” throughout the seasons. Guidelines:  Feature locations in the Borough, taken by Borough residents – both amateur and professional.   No images containing people’s faces can be accepted.  Must be accompanied by a signed photo release (below).   JPG or PNG format  If selected for the home page banner, photo credit will be given.   Upload your photos and signed releases below for consideration. Photo Submission and Release

Morristown High School Intergenerational Prom Postponed until May 2022 Regretfully, we are once again having to postpone our annual Morristown High School sponsored Intergenerational Prom. This is a night most of our senior residents look forward to each year and we are sorry that circumstances will not allow us to hold this event. We cannot wait until next year to celebrate with you and host a night of dining and dancing when it is safe to meet in person.

Arbor Terrace invites the community to an on-line workshop Medicare: Strategies for Planning on Tuesday, June 8th at 6:00 pm.  Bib Murray, Principal Attorney of The Murray Firm, will give detailed information about the Medicaid process. Bob will review Medicaid coverage and eligibility criteria which can be confusing and even overwhelming at times.  To register please email marybeth.kane@arborcompany.com.  A Zoom link will be sent to you once registered. Reach out to Mary Beth with questions – 973-718-3636.

FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Register before June 1st for your $15 EARLY BIRD discount! PreK Clinic (Ages 3 - Kindergarten)  8-week clinic run by professional trainers  1st - 4th Grade Rec League  8-week season run by volunteer coaches   Registration ends July 31st.  Sign up at morrisplainssports.com

Field of Flags Watnong VFW Post 3401 will be doing the “Field of Flags” for the July 4th celebration. A Field of Flags is an opportunity for individuals, businesses, and communities to Honor our Fallen and to show support and honor active-duty military, veterans and first responders in a tangible and visible way. At least 100 flags will fly for one full week. We will run the event from June 29th through July 6th and these flags will fly in a Tribute to Service Above Self. Each sponsored flag will have a marker tag on it to recognize the person who is being Honored. These United States of America Flags are 3’x5’ flags with 6 ft. poles. The event will take place on the corner of Littleton Rd. and Tabor Rd. by the Gazebo. Donations of $50.00 for each flag should be made out to Watnong VFW Post 3401 and submitted by June 14th. Our Veterans of Foreign Wars Post donates to worthy Veterans and Community Organizations such as The VFW National Home for Children, Community Hope, USO, Morris Habitat for Humanity and Cornerstone Family Services, The Morris Minutemen, Morris Plains PBA and the Morris Plains Fire Dept., just to name a few. The address for the VFW is: Watnong VFW Post 3401 45 Tabor Road Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-455-9732

Morris Plains Marlins Swim Team Registration Register by June 1

Click for Pool Booklet & Registration Form Marlins Swim Team Registration is Open

Introducing our Facebook Page

The Borough of Morris Plains now has an official Facebook page! The page will help amplify official news and information that appears on our website, the weekly email, and other official communications. Give us a like - and set following status as "see first" if you don't want to miss anything! https://www.facebook.com/BoroughofMorrisPlainsNJ

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Resident donations are always appreciated at Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center - (mcifp.org).

 211 is a vital service that connects millions of people to help each year. To get expert, caring help, call 211 or visit Visit 211.org

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.

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