Tag: Journalistic
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Denville Council keeps tree replacement ordinance, but sets limits
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The Township Council defended and passed a controversial amendment to its tree replenishment ordinance Tuesday, April 16.
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Women’s Lacrosse Dazzles in Senior Day Victory
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Drew’s women’s lacrosse team exhibited their strengths in a decisive victory over Lycoming College during their senior day this past Saturday, April 13. Drew beat Lycoming 19-5 in a Landmark Conference game with the help of formidable performances by the team’s seniors.
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Morris Plains school board to present budget on April 30
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A preliminary school district budget for the 2024-25 school year was approved by the Morris County superintendent and will have a formal presentation to the public at a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 30. A slideshow presentation will be posted on the school district’s web site that evening. The meeting will begin at…
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Denville mayor vows ‘multimillion dollar decrease’ in 2025 budget
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The Township Council unanimously passed an annual municipal budget Tuesday, April 2 that supports the council’s aim to be debt free by 2029. The 2024 budget accounts for $31 million in expenses, a $6 million increase from the 2023 budget.
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Morris Plains Council introduces budget, feral cats a top of concern
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The Borough Council on Thursday, April 4, introduced the 2024 municipal budget. The borough plans to obtain $12.9 million for its budget through municipal taxes, which will be levied via a proposed .870 property tax rate on assessed value.
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Roseland celebrates Easter with annual Egg-stravaganza
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There were blue skies and sunshine as families enjoyed hunting for eggs and pictures with the Easter Bunny during Roseland’s Easter Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, March 30.
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Morris Plains school board approves calendar for next school year
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The Board of Education approved the calendar for the upcoming school year during its meeting on Tuesday, March 19.
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Morris Plains council latest to reject Fair Housing bill
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The Morris Plains Borough Council on Thursday, Feb. 15, approved a resolution that opposes a New Jersey state bill concerning affordable housing.
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‘Creative Fire’ virtual program shines a light on African-American art
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A special Zoom event led by Valerie Lewis-Mosley, adjunct professor of theology at Caldwell University and social justice advocate, explored African American art as a form of resistance and expression on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
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Neighbors raise concerns about possible zoning infraction
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Two residents raised concerns about a neighbor they suspected is illegally subletting rooms in the basement of a nearby home during a meeting of the Borough Council on Thursday, Feb. 1. If true, it would be in violation of borough zoning laws.
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Hanover Township approves funding requests, raffle date for Ukrainian Church
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The Township Committee came together for an unusually quick meeting that lasted only four minutes on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 25. During that time, the committee passed five resolutions and approved a raffle application.
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Board considers dropping 3-year-olds from preschool program, extending 4-year-old program
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MORRIS PLAINS – Elimination of the 3-year-old age group in Morris County’s Integrated Preschool Program was proposed during a meeting of the Morris Plains Board of Education on Tuesday, Jan. 23. They “haven’t had the response,” to this age group that they expected, said Catherine Jenisch, the school business administrator and board secretary, while explaining…
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Morris Plains school board approves calendar for next school year
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The Morris Plains Board of Education approved the calendar for the upcoming school year during a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The 2024 to 2025 school year will start on Thursday, Sept. 5 for students and Tuesday, Sept. 3 for teachers. The last day of school for students will be Friday, June 13 if no…
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Student Senate Impeaches President Over Controversy
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President Brazil Brown was impeached at the end of the last Student Government meeting amid continuing deliberation about her various social media presences, including the official student government instagram, duclasga. Senator Kathleen Frazier moved to impeach Brown on March 13 on the charge of not complying with the constitution.
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Student Government Recap: Senate Shares Concerns About President
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Students and the senate criticized Student Body President Brazil Brown’s (‘26) public social media presence in last week’s student government meeting. Brown’s public TikTok account was a main focus of the meeting due to a student’s anonymous email to senators detailing their concerns with her unprofessionalism. The student said the account, @urstudentbodypresident, reflected poorly on…