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Morris County Schedules June Date for Hazardous Household Waste Drop Off Event in Parsippany

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By TAPINTO STAFF

May 8, 2020

PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has announced that a Hazardous Household Waste Drop Off Event will be held on June 13.

The utility announced the cancelation of the May 16 date due to the coronavirus.

"The event is being cancelled out of an abundance of caution to protect the health of county residents and MUA staff, while adhering to state ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morris County Park Commission will have a partial reopening of its 38 distinct park facilities on Saturday thanks to an order issued today by Gov. Phil Murphy, who reopened state parks and allowed county parks to also reopen but only if they can allow for proper social distancing.

In Morris County, many trails and grounds of county parks managed by the Morris County ...

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TRENTON, NJ - State and county parks and golf courses in New Jersey will be reopening on Saturday.

Gov. Phil Murphy made the announcement on Twitter. This executive order will take effect at sunrise on Saturday. The Governor will continue to mandate social distancing measures, however.

The status of municipal parks will continue to be at the discretion of local town governments. Many towns ...

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Spring flowers are starting to bloom. Trees are coming back to life. The weather is turning warmer. Soon, we will all be back outside enjoying Mother Nature.

Earth Day is coming up as well. April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a special day dedicated to environmental protection. This year’s celebration encompasses several components: Citizen Science, Advocacy, ...

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How We Return to High School Sports in New Jersey

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By MARY LIZ IVINS

May 22, 2020

Dear Editor:

In my decades as an educator and school administrator, I’m hard pressed to find a situation as challenging as what we face related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last few months have been painful on many levels, from the heartbreaking loss of life to the millions who have suffered emotional and economic loss. It’s been a harrowing time for everyone.

For our students, ...

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Dear Colleagues,

I can remember vividly watching the gulf war unfold on TV. I watched all of the coverage I could and would tape whatever I missed. Those days and nights: watching our nation lead the world in the course of good was an inspiration; injecting me with a dose of patriotism that would never leave me. It was those moments that drove me to West Point and ultimately to serve my ...

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May 11, 2020

Common sense and leadership are essential to pull through a crisis. In New Jersey, we currently seem to be lacking both when it come to the COVID19 response.

We were told to shelter in place and flatten the curve, so we did. The curve flattened and is clearly on the downward trajectory. Good news, right? Not exactly. Governor Murphy just ...

Statewide Virtual NJ Race for Recovery because our Mental Health matters

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By KATE MCMAHON

May 27, 2020

NJ Race for Recovery

Shore House Statewide Virtual “NJ Race for Recovery” Announced

We hear again and again that mental health matters. It does. For all of us. The mental health effects of the pandemic could linger long after the crisis has passed. Moving forward, we will all need to heal, recover, rebuild, de-stress and come back stronger physically and ...

Senator Joe Pennacchio to Assume Leadership Role on Senate Oversight Committee

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - State Senator Joe Pennacchio today thanked Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. for allowing the formation of a special committee to investigate the state’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

Pennacchio released the following statement:

“I echoed the same concerns and desires articulated by the Senate President ...

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Graduation season is upon us and that means celebrating your graduate’s accomplishments and honors. TAPinto Milestones gives you an easy and affordable way to honor your graduate. You can submit a note of congratulations, highlight achievements and submit photos. Your Milestone post will be posted on the TAPinto site of your choosing and stay there forever. ...

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Says Bill is a Win-Win for Businesses and Commercial Property Owners

Senator Joe Pennacchio has introduced legislation that would provide state income tax credits for landlords who voluntarily grant rent forgiveness to commercial tenants during the pandemic crisis.

“As the marathon of this financial recession drones on, more and more businesses are slipping deeper into debt and ...

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NJ Restaurant Creates Blueprint to Reopen Safely When Pandemic Regulations Relax

By SANDY SCRAGG

May 27, 2020

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- TAPintoTV spoke with Rocco Petriello, General Manager of the Grain & Cane Restaurant, to learn how they have adapted to serve their customers during the pandemic and their developing plans for returning to business once New Jersey enters into a new phase of reopening.

Grain & Cane focuses on homestyle cuisine with American influences. Now that the ...

NJ’s CSAs Stepping Up to Provide Local Food During Pandemic

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By STACY BASKO

May 23, 2020

As people avoid going into grocery stores during the coronavirus pandemic, many in New Jersey are turning to CSAs as an alternate source for fresh food.

CSAs, or community supported agriculture programs, connect local farmers with consumers. They typically provide locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. Some also offer other kinds of locally produced foods, such as eggs, cheese, ...

Morris County Prosecutor Warns Residents of Criminals Posing as Contact Tracers

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By MORRIS COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

May 22, 2020

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morris County officials are warning residents that criminals have been using the COVID-19 emergency to carry out a new type of scam – posing as contact tracers to steal money or personal information.

Contact tracing is the process of identifying people who have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for an infectious disease. Public health department ...