November 2014

Fall Leaf Collection

The Department of Public Works needs your cooperation. Please do not park vehicles in such a manner as to block the leaf piles. Our vehicles need room to maneuver. Also, please remove any play equipment from the roadway or near the piles. If we cannot get to the leaf piles, we will not be able to pick them up. The patience and cooperation of residents is appreciated as we will make every effort to pick up the fallen leaves as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

Leaves can also be placed out at the curb in biodegradable paper bags or rigid containers for collection on Mondays by the contracted disposal company through the last Monday in December.

Fair Housing

If you or someone you know is interested in Pequannock Township's Affordable Housing Program, please contact Fair Housing at 973-835-5700, Ext. 198. Our list is not closed and currently we are accepting Interested Person Questionnaires from households who meet the affordable housing income caps for one, two, or three bedroom low and moderate income. You may request a form via email, regular mail or by calling Fair Housing.

Volunteers Needed

As we go into 2015, there are several seats open on various Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Committees in town. If you are interested in participating in any of these, please reach out to the Township Clerk's Office at 973-835-5700, Ext. 120. Volunteer applications are available in the Clerk's Office or on our Website. Some openings for the coming year are on the following: Economic Development Commission, Open Space Advisory Commission, Environmental Commission, Flood Control Advisory Committee, Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, and Fair Housing Committee.

BUILDING AN ADDITION? RENOVATING? DEMOLISHING?

Have Surplus or Reusable Materials

Like kitchen cabinets, vanities, appliances, etc.?

Want a TAX deduction?

Help Morris Habitat for Humanity by donating materials to the ReStore, a retail facility open to the public. All profits go to build affordable housing in Morris County.

FOR INFORMATION CALL

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

102 Iron Mountain Road

Mine Hill, NJ 07803

973-366-3358 or 3357 or visit their website

Parks & Recreation News

The Township Tree Lighting will take place on Sunday,

November 30, 2014 at 6 p.m. by the Senior House

Letters to Santa -- Starting November, the Parks & Recreation Department will start collecting Letters to Santa. Children can write their letters to Santa and send them to c/o Santa's Helpers, 530 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, New Jersey 07444.

Santa's Helpers need all letters to be mailed in by December 18th so that they must have enough time to respond.

A Message from Our Fire Safety Bureau

Helping to Keep You Safe!

It is leaf season, and we should be aware of the following:

* Do not park your vehicle over leaves, the hot exhaust can catch them on fire causing your car to burn

* Do not drive over leaves, you do not know what may be under them

* Watch your muffler on the lawn mower; leaves can catch fire if they come in contact with a hot exhaust

* Do not pile leaves in front of a fire hydrant, it could be the one needed to help you!

Pequannock Police Department

On Wednesday, November 5th, The Pequannock Township Police Department in conjunction with the Pequannock School district, Municipal Alliance Committee and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office presented an eye-opening lecture on heroin. Detective Supervisor Mark Castellano, presented a factual and experience based lecture that captivated both parents and students alike. Det. Castellano spoke about his 16 years in law enforcement and the devastation he has seen this drug cause. He discussed the harmful effects of heroin and what signs parents should look for in their children. The Pequannock Twp. Police Department Thanks the Morris County Prosecutor's Office for their assistance and hopes that it made a difference to the community members and children who attended.

For More Information Visit Our Website

Township of Pequannock
(973) 835-5700