Municipal Messenger Monthly/ December
December Zoom Meetings
Thurs, Dec 2: Special Township Committee Meeting, 7 PM (Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance)
Mon, Dec 6: Economic Development Advisory Committee, 6PM
Mon, Dec 6: Planning Board, 7:30 PM
Wed, Dec 8: Special Township Committee Meeting, 7 PM (Continuation of Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance)
Thurs, Dec 9: Environmental Committee, 7 PM
Mon, Dec 13: Board of Adjustment, 7:30 PM
Wed, Dec 15: Board of Health, 5 PM
Wed, Dec 15: Township Committee, 7 PM (click here to view the Township Committees agendas, minutes, videos, & emails)
Tues, Dec 28: Historic Preservation, 7:30 PM

View our website's Agenda Center for each respective meeting Agenda with Zoom Information
December Department of
Public Works (DPW) Dates
Dec 7,8,9: Large Item Collection, call the DPW,
973-326-7398 or request a pick-up online in advance (all requests should be made the Friday prior to scheduled collection dates), link

Dec 11: Last day leaves may be placed at curb for the 2021 Leaf Collection Program
2022 Large Trash Item Collection
We have made a significant change to our Large Trash Item Collection Program. We will continue with the current practice of “Appointments Only” *, however, effective January 1, 2022, Large Trash Item Collection will take place on a designated Friday of each month. The designated Friday is determined by your normally scheduled pick-up day for Trash Collection. View Department of Public Works (DPW) letter HERE
December Township Committee
Office Hours
Dec 8: Office Hours by phone, appointment only (schedule an appointment here) Time: TBA

We invite you to join us with your questions, comments, concerns or suggestions and look forward to talking with you!
Happy Holidays!
Fri, Dec 24: Christmas Day Observed, Municipal Offices Closed, No Collection Services

Fri, Jan 31: New Year's Day Observed, Municipal Offices Closed, No Collection Services
Holiday Lights Contest
The Great Light Fight of 2021!

Register thru Community Pass by December 6
Judging will take place on Dec 10-14, 5-9 PM
Message to Residents-
New York Red Bulls
-Red Bulls media release & proposed project layout: Training Complex: Our Home for the Next Generation
-Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/training-complex/faq
-11/29 Letter to Residents - NY Red Bulls
Madison Avenue Development_Redevelopment Study
Hillside Hose Co. Annual Christmas Tree Sale!
November 26- December 24
Trees, Garland, Wreaths, and Grave Blankets
Hillside Hose Co., 132 Western Avenue

Mon-Fri: 4 PM- 8 PM
Sat: 10 AM- 8 PM
Sun: 10 AM- 5 PM

Check Facebook, Instagram, or Website for more information.
Santa Fire Truck Tours!
updated info
Dec 18/19: Hillside Hose Co. Santa Tour!
Dec 18: Collinsville Fire Co. Santa Tour! Starts at
1 PM. (Also, collecting food for Interfaith Food Pantry, more info)
Dec 19: Mt Kemble Fire Co. Santa Tour starting at 12 noon!
Dec 19: Fairchild Fire Co. Santa Visits specific locations: Alfred Vail School, Sussex Ave School, Fairchild Fire Company, Streeter Pool, Stoney Brook Way @ Mark Twain, Butterworth Field by Playground (times to be determined, check social media @FairchildFire)
Dec 19: Woodland Fire Co. Santa Tour! (time: TBD)
Shop Local at the Winter Farmers Market
Dec 5, 2021(closed Dec 26)- March 27, 2022 Sundays, 9:30 AM- 1 PM
NEW Location: Convent Train Station, Convent Road, Morris Twp
Environmental News You Can Use
-Making the Holidays Sustainable
-Leave the Leaves This Fall
-Meet Us at Grow It Green's Winter Farmers' Market
-"Skip the Straw" Law Starts Now
-Jersey-Friendly Yards Webinar
-Tip of the Month: Avoid Oriental Bittersweet