Tuesday, August 14, 2012
New lighting at community center, DPW and municipal building are now complete.
In the past two years, Morris Plains has upgraded all borough-owned buildings for more efficient energy use, and at the latest council meeting, members authorized the funding for the work. The energy upgrades that were complete this year were on the DPW buildings and Community Center. Last year the work was done at the Morris Plains Municipal Building. Most of the work was funded from a $21,000 state grant the brough received this year. Councilman Geroge Coogan said that upgrading the lighting is "where the biggest payback is right away in terms of electrical savings." The money covered all of the new energy efficient lighting in all three DPW buildings and a new furnance in one of the DPW buildings. In the Community Center, there were new…
Sunday, August 5, 2012
A dozen roads to be completed by mid-August, DPW asks residents to move vehicles outside of the resurfacing area.
Morris Township began its road resurfacing project on Thursday with workers replacing pavement on a dozen roads to get rid of the cracks and pot holes to improve driving conditions. Each road is scheduled to start its resurfacing work at 7 a.m., which could limit access to some homes. The DPW released a statement asking for residents to move their vehicles outside of the resurfacing areas prior to the start time, if possible. The DPW said during the road work, residents can expect rough roads with raised manholes and storm sewers. "We will make every effort to alert and identify all hazards during this project. We ask that all motorists and pedestrians proceed with caution in the affected areas," the statement reads. The roads are …
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Trash, recycling and tree collection affected.
Updated information: Superintendent of the Morris Township Department of Public Works Thomas J. Eschmann and Township Administrator Timothy Quinn have released information on the cancellation and rescheduling of department services. Due to the snow, the following services have been affected: Note: An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that Friday trash and recycling collection was rescheduled for Saturday, based on information provided by the DPW at the time. The DPW has since provided updated information." Eschmann said, "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. If you have any question please contact our public works office at 973-326-7398." Any future updates will be posted here, as well as www.…
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Recycling and tree collection affected by weather.
Morris Plains: The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) has announced viaTwitter than most of the recycling collection scheduled for Tue., Jan. 18 in Morris Plains has been completed. Crews will go out again on Wed., Jan. 19 to pick up recyclables in the areas of the borough not covered Tuesday. Morris Township: Thomas J. Eschmann, Superintendent of the Morris Township Department of Public Works, has released a service cancellation alert for Tues., Jan. 18. Due to weather conditions, the following services have been affected: Eschmann said, "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. If you have any question please contact our public works office at 973-326-7398." Future updates will be posted here, as well…
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Trash, recycling and tree collection affected.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Thomas J. Eschmann, Superintendent of the Morris Township Department of Public Works, has released information on the cancellation and rescheduling of department services. Due to the snow, the following services have been affected: Eschmann said, "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. If you have any question please contact our public works office at 973-326-7398." Future updates will be posted here, as well as www.morristwp.com.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Superintendent applauds employees'dedication.
Patch received the following letter from Thomas J. Eschmann, superintendent of the Morris Township Department of Public Works, thanking his employees for their efforts during last weekend's blizzard: While some Christmas presents were still laying by the tree on Sunday morning the men of the Morris Township Department of Public Works were getting ready for a snow storm. Early reports were not sure about how much snow we were to receive but by 7:00 am on Sunday our crews were already preparing for severe conditions. The fleet mechanics along with machine operators and truck drivers made sure all available vehicle were at the ready when the first snow arrived. Once we started to spread the salt it was apparent that the storm was going to be…
Tom Lade
8:52 am on Monday, August 6, 2012
I wish the lower part of Mill Rd was on the list to be repaved. It's a lot worst then most of the roads getting done. more ›