Public Hearing Set For Morristown Parking Issue this Week

At the on a plan to change the town’s parking restrictions and loading zones within the public roadways surrounding the Epstein’s Rehabilitation area. The analysis was done by T&M Associates, which is the planning board’s engineer, and Jonathan Rose Co.

On Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at town hall, the public hearing is set for this ordinance.

This conversation started in January to deal with issues, such as parking in the wrong places, trucks using the no-standing area as a loading area, people using the loading area as a standing area and contractors double parking, said Abramson.

“Striping will be painted to label loading and no-standing zones,” said Abramson.

The next steps include adopting the ordinance after Tuesday’s public hearing, coordinating with NJDOT because South Street and Market Street are state roads. Then comes implementing the signage and striping, working with the Morristown Parking Authority to enforce it and working with the local businesses through the Partnership.

The full agenda of this council meeting is attached to this Patch article.

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The 1:1 iPad program will extend to the 9th grade in the 2013-2014 school year. On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Morristown High School Auditorium, there will be an information session about this new program.

"This program will provide every 9th grade student with a district-issued iPad in early September for use in school and at home. Students will be using the iPad on a daily basis to access curricular materials, to connect with classmates and teachers, and to electronically submit assignments," said Interim Principal Ethel Minchello in a letter. "We recognize the need to maintain a strong partnership with you and are sending this letter to strongly encourage you to attend our iPad Parent Information Session in order to be fully informed about the program as parents/guardians of rising 9th graders.  The iPad Parent Information Session will provide an overview of the entire program highlighting the following:"

• How the iPad will transform teaching and learning.

• How students are expected to adhere to both Morris School District and the high school’s policies governing the use of technology.

• What are student responsibilities in terms of care and protection of the iPad.

The district’s 1:1 iPad program is part of the school's plan to ensure students are ready in the 21st Century. In addition to be able to read critically and express key understanding in writing, students need to be informational and media literate.  

This program will get students on track to being college and career ready as well as "foster blended learning environments" in which students combine learning with online interactions.  

"By placing powerful technologies into the hands of classroom stakeholders, the 1:1 iPad program will enhance the high school’s capacity to address the dual challenges of meeting expectations detailed in The Common Core and preparing students for the complexities of living in the digital age."

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Back in April, there will be repairs being done on the Cauldwell pool by F. Antonucci & Sons, Inc. The project ran through mid-May. The pool area was closed during construction and now it's ready. 

The Cauldwell Pool Grand ReOpening is this Saturday. Mayor Tim Dougherty is inviting the public to this event, which will run from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and refreshments will be served.

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After no school on Monday, the students are back and ready to put on several concerts this week. Here’s a look at a run down of the upcoming musical performances:

• Tuesday at 7 p.m.— Frelinghuysen Middle School Choir Concert
• Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.—Thomas Jefferson Night of the Arts
• Wednesday at 7 p.m.—Morristown High School Jazz Night
• Friday at 2 p.m.—Alexander Hamilton Spring Instrumental Concert

Also, on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. is Sussex’ Pasta night and Family Fun Night.

Come out and support these young musicians.