Our Mental Health Care System is set up to prevent people from accessing it, and the problem is only getting worse. Humans have been notoriously bad at talking about and caring for our mental health. We’ve feared mental illness, disorders, and neurodiversity. We’ve locked people in institutions with archaic policies. Today, we humans have made some significant progress in our understanding and acceptance of mental health care. And although we’ve gotten…

What is a revaluation, why is Morristown doing it now, will property taxes get higher — and more questions answered about Morristown’s 2022 Property Revaluation. After facing pressure from surrounding towns, the Morris County Tax Board has mandated that the Town of Morristown begin a town-wide revaluation process. The Town of Morristown has entered into a contract with Appraisal Systems, Inc. to conduct the property revaluations.

Construction and improvements to infrastructure quickly turn our hometown into what more closely resembles an up-and-coming city. So, what do you think, Morristown or Morris City? Would you consider Morristown a “Town” or a “City?” Morristown in recent years more closely resembles an up-and-coming city than a town suburb. With a population nearing 20k people, and 3 square miles of land, Morristown is one of the larger municipalities in New Jersey.

New Jersey joins Electronic Registration Information Center and cites that membership in ERIC will strengthen NJ voter file accuracy. New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way announced that she and the New Jersey Division of Elections have taken steps to ensure the integrity of the state voter files by joining the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC). ERIC is a nonpartisan non-profit organization with the sole mission of assisting states…

Murphy Administration urges residents to conserve water as persistent dry and hot conditions continue to stress water supplies throughout the state. New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection issued a statewide drought watch as of August 9, 2022. Additionally, the governor’s administration is urging residents and businesses to conserve water as persistent dry and hot conditions continue to stress water supplies throughout the state.

NJ will invest ~$7 million towards medium-heavy-duty electric vehicles incl. school buses, garbage trucks, and shuttle buses, and ~$4 million towards 62 fast-charging stations. Proceeds from New Jersey’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) will fund an additional $10.8 million investment in zero-emission electric vehicles and charging stations. This latest round of funding will increase the number of electric trucks and buses traversing communities overburdened by air pollution and expand the number…

In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to operate through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the lead federal agency, in partnership with the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Veterans Affairs, working to make the promise of 988 a reality for America. …

NJDOT seeks volunteers for a mileage-based user fee pilot program; earn $100 to help find new ways to support transportation infrastructure and protect the environment. New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti and the Eastern Transportation Coalition are urging residents to participate in an innovative Mileage-Based User Fee (MBUF) Pilot Program. Drivers who participate can earn $100 and will help policymakers explore potential alternatives to the fuel tax to maintain New Jersey’s roads…

Being Mindful of the Following Tips Can Ensure the Remainder of Your Summer is a Safe One. As we approach the latter part of the summer, the Division of Fire Safety is encouraging residents to remain vigilant when it comes to summer fire safety. …