Primary Election: Register to Vote by May 14

Register to vote by May 14 to vote in the June 4 Primary Election. Early voting will take place in eight location from May 29-June 2.

— Learn about voting in the primary

Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Community Resource and Family Fun Day, will be held on May 10 in Rockaway Township with resources and activities for all ages.

Atlantic Health System is offering educational events, a six-week meditation series, mindfulness calendars, gratitude journals, coping with color and more. Visit Cultivate Kindness: Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 or Cultivar la amabilidad for Spanish speakers.

Landlord Tenant Issues Covered at Free Webinar with N.J. Courts

New Jersey Courts offers a free landlord-tenant informational webinar on May 22, focusing on current landlord tenant court processes. Staff from the Morris/Sussex Vicinage and representatives from the state Department of Community Affairs and other agencies will discuss a variety of available services for both landlords and tenants. Topics will include the eviction crisis, reforms addressing the crisis, recently enacted laws, the courts’ role in handling eviction complaints, rental assistance and resources. Registration is required. Read the flyer.

Webinar Set for Debt Collection Credit Repair

Register for Legal Services of Northwest Jersey's Debt Collection, Credit Repair session online on May 16. Eligible applicants will receive a free, virtual consultation with an attorney to review credit or debt collection concerns. Read their newsletter for info.

— Learn more about the kinds of cases the Consumer Team handles 

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Days Begin May 18

Gather containers of hazardous materials such as brake fluid, antifreeze, oil-based paints, pesticides and pool chemicals for the Morris County MUA's Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Days beginning May 18.

— Learn more about Morris County MUA

Morris MUA Compost, Mulch, Wood Chips are Gardener's Dreams

Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority makes and delivers high quality wood chips, double-ground wood mulch and screened compost, as well as compost certified for organic use. Learn more and order or call 973-285-8389.

Morris County Public Meetings

May 14

— Heritage Commission

May 15

— Human Relations Commission

— Improvement Authority

— Advisory Committee on Women

May 16

— Planning Board

May 20

— Flood Mitigation Committee

May 22

— County Commissioner Work Session

— County Commissioner Public Meeting

— Soil Conservation District

Stamp Out Hunger Saturday

Support the Interfaith Food Pantry with this year's Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive is the largest one-day food drive in America. Participate by placing a non-perishable food next to your mailbox before mail is delivered on Saturday, May 11. Your mail carrier will pick it up and it will be delivered to an area food bank or pantry.

In crisis? Dial or text 988.

— NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Health. NAMI HelpLines are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

— NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine: Text "Friend" to 62640, or call 800-950-NAMI (6264).

— The Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris serves Northern N.J.

— Hope One is a mobile resource for addiction and mental health.