Burglaries, Elections, Tashmoo Liquor License Top Morris Township-Morris Plains News

Morris Township PD Investigates 3 Home Burglaries

The burglaries happened on Thursday at homes on Western Avenue, Brigade Hill Road and Columbia Road. If you have any information or noticed something suspicious, contact the police.

Voters in Morris Township will have a choice when they head to the polls. Two are running for the one open council seat, which is a 3-year term: 

Morris Plains Author to Hold Autism Chat

Come out and chat with Shelley Tzorfas of Morris Plains and author of “Recovering Autism, ADHD, & Special Needs: A Guide to Help Parents and Those who Work with Children Heal their Children Now”

Tashmoo representatives went into great detail of the proposed floorplan and design layout. Decision on restaurant's place-to-place liquor license transfer expected April 10. With a packed room of more than 100 people, there were people on both sides of the issue. This Patch post is one of several about the April 2 meeting.

Vote and Help Win Bike Corrals For Morristown

Bike and Walk Morristown made it to the final three in the 2013 Saris Bike Corral Photo Contest

Morristown Bike Plan Moves Forward

The Morristown Planning Board approved the bike plan unanimously on Thursday night.

Bridgewater resident Neha Limaye Pallod—who arranged the meeting and was joined by a few members of a statewide Facebook group she started to make JCP&L answer for its response to power outages in November—said the lack of information on a street level is where the system was truly flawed. Miss the conversation? Watch the replay here:  Residents Meet With JCP&L on Sandy Response [Live Chat]

Morris Hills Center Voice Concerns to Lawmakers

Sen. Bucco and Mayor Dougherty toured the nursing home facility and listened to the challenges the staff and residents were facing.

Pernetti: I Only 'Want What's Best for Rutgers' [VIDEO]

Hours after his resignation as Rutgers athletic director, Oakland resident Tim Pernetti called Friday a "sad day for a lot of people." This is one of many controversial items that came out of Rutgers this week. Rutgers Fires Coach Mike Rice

Chester Resident Joins Hunt For County Clerk

Laurie Bogaard declares candidacy to succeed Joan Bramhall as Morris County Clerk.

Christie Signs Teen Tanning Law Despite Small Business Concerns

The law, inspired by the national uproar created by Nutley's "Tanning Mom," seeks to protect New Jersey's youth from the most common form of cancer.

UPDATE—Morristown Student Spotlight: Pat Lia

Have a student or students you're proud of? Let Patch know about it—Kim@patch.com

New Designated Driver Program Comes to Morris County

StearClear Offers A Safe Ride Home for you and your car. The Wyckoff-based smart driving company is offering a new alternative for those looking to get home safely after having a few drinks in town