Clearview Cinema, Bear Sightings Top May News Another Popular

May has come and gone, and here come the hot summer days. It was a news-filled month with plenty of issues of note. Take a look at a handful of our most read stories from the month.

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Morristown Theater to Close Despite Bow Tie Cinema Efforts

There was much surprise in the community with the news of the closing of Clearview Cinema Headquarters after Bow Tie Cinemas of Ridgefield, Conn. announced it purchased 41 Clearview Cinema theaters from Cablevision. But area cinema-goers will get to enjoy Clearview for at least a few more weeks. No specific closing date was given

• Theater's Closing Postponed for a Few Weeks

 Black Bear Sightings in Morris Township

There have been sightings of a black bear roaming through Morris Township, said township police. Earlier this month, two were seen crossing Columbia Road.

• More Black Bears Spotted; Tips To Keep Them Away

Butcher Shop Aims for 'Mom & Pop' Experience in Morris Twp.

Morris Township Residents Howard Horowitz, Tony Prizzi and Tim Nugent are opening Nugent’s Prime Meat Market between Elite Picture Framing and Epitome Style Lounge on Speedwell Avenue. They plan to open in early June with the grand opening date to be announced later.

Morris Plains St. Virgil Carnival Kicks Off

St. Virgil Parish annual carnival was earlier this month in Morris Plains. Several families that went shared their fun pictures on this Patch photo gallery

Firefighter Named Grand Marshal of Morris Plains Parade

The 27th Annual Morris Plains Memorial Day Parade was called off. The parade originally was to include about 100 marching units with Morris Plains Firefighter Don Geary as the grand marshal this year.

• Wreaths Dedicated Despite Morris Plains Parade Cancellation