4+ bedroom (extra finished room that can be used as office or bedroom makes 5)
4 finished floors which includes a finished basement with a 1/2 bath
2 1/2 baths in total
eat in kitchen, living room, dining room, den and sun-porch all on main level
Central air
fireplace
1 car garage
Lots of character , quaint yard with pretty landscape
Asking price $819K
Contact info 973-222-0493 or 973-539-4069 (Michelle and Marc)
Monday, May 3, 2010
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Restriping test planned for busy Morristown road
ABBOTT KOLOFF • STAFF WRITER • April 29,
2010
MORRISTOWN — Morris County officials plan to
narrow Morris Avenue from three lanes to two
between Ford Avenue and Columbia Turnpike as a
test to slow traffic after the town council voted to
allow them to do so.
The council voted 3-2 Tuesday to allow the test,
which county officials say could begin next month.
Residents have long complained about cars
traveling too fast in the Washington Headquarters
neighborhood. They also say cars sometimes go the
wrong way down the one-way street, which is a
county road.
If the new traffic pattern slows traffic and improves
safety, county officials said, it could become
permanent when the county repaves Morris Avenue
this summer. County officials say a study conducted
this year on Morris Avenue showed cars traveling
much faster than the posted 25 mph speed limit.
Dozens of residents showed up for the hearing, all
saying they have safety concerns, but not all in
favor of the proposed lane changes.
"The community is divided practically down the
middle," said Valerie Irwin, who said she had
concerns about the project worsening traffic
congestion in the area.
The council voted 3-2 to allow the test, with Raline
Smith-Reid and Alison Deeb voting no, saying they
wanted further discussion on the matter.
Irwin and other residents asked the council for
additional discussions after the test is implemented
and suggested the new patterns might create traffic
back ups all the way to the Green. They complained
that a similar test in 2003, which used barrels to
redirect traffic into two lanes, caused too much
congestion in the area and made it difficult for them
to get out of their driveways.
Chris Vitz, supervising engineer with the county
Department of Public Works, acknowledged that the
2003 test was not successful. But he also said the
proposed test would be different because the lanes
would be repainted instead of using barrels. He said
using barrels creates the impression of a
construction zone, causing motorists to slow down
too much.
Vitz also said the barrels created two lanes on one
side of the avenue, as opposed to two lanes in the
center with shoulders on each side, as restriping
would do. He said the shoulders would help
residents get out of their driveways. And arrows
would be painted on the road to emphasize that it's
one way, he said.
He added that residents and town officials would
have a chance to discuss the changes before they
are made permanent. "We are not going to ram any
striping changes down Morristown's throat," he
said.
Restriping for the test will cost the county between
$10,000 and $20,000, he said. Repaving the avenue
is expected to cost $1 million and to begin on
August 1.
While residents who spoke Tuesday night were
divided on the test, councilwoman Rebecca Feldman
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said she received pages of e-mails from residents in
favor of it.
Most residents who spoke on Tuesday, whether for
or against, said cars in the area go too fast. They
said motorists appear confused by the wide avenue,
apparently believing it to be two-way street. One
woman said she is considering selling the house
she purchased on Morris Avenue a little more than a
year ago. One man said he recently saw a state
police car going the wrong way.
Patty Gallagher, who lives on Morris Avenue, said
wrong-way driving is "is at least on a weekly basis.
It's a regular event. . . . We absolutely need a way to
reduce speed and increase safety."
Vitz said the offer to test the new patterns came
after years of residents' complaints, and the fact that
Morris Avenue was in line to be repaved this
summer, 10 years after its last repaving. He said the
test has to be completed by the time the
county puts the repaving out to bid in July. The test
would use painted lines, he said, while more
permanent thermoplastic striping would be applied
during the repaving.
Vitz said a recent county study showed fewer cars
than expected on Morris Avenue east of Route 287,
where cars then pick up speed.
The daily average was 15,206 west of Route 287,
according to the study, but Vitz said about half of
those cars apparently enter the highway. The study
showed an average of 7,586 cars traveling on
Morris Avenue east of the highway.
It also showed drivers speeding up as the traffic
thinned east of the highway. It showed 85 percent
going 30 mph or slower west of Route 287 and the
same amount going 40 mph or slower after the
intersection. One goal of the re-striping, Vitz said,
is for 85 percent of motorists to travel within 5 mph
of the 25 mph speed limit.
Abbott Koloff: 973-428-6636; akoloff@gannett.
com
2010
MORRISTOWN — Morris County officials plan to
narrow Morris Avenue from three lanes to two
between Ford Avenue and Columbia Turnpike as a
test to slow traffic after the town council voted to
allow them to do so.
The council voted 3-2 Tuesday to allow the test,
which county officials say could begin next month.
Residents have long complained about cars
traveling too fast in the Washington Headquarters
neighborhood. They also say cars sometimes go the
wrong way down the one-way street, which is a
county road.
If the new traffic pattern slows traffic and improves
safety, county officials said, it could become
permanent when the county repaves Morris Avenue
this summer. County officials say a study conducted
this year on Morris Avenue showed cars traveling
much faster than the posted 25 mph speed limit.
Dozens of residents showed up for the hearing, all
saying they have safety concerns, but not all in
favor of the proposed lane changes.
"The community is divided practically down the
middle," said Valerie Irwin, who said she had
concerns about the project worsening traffic
congestion in the area.
The council voted 3-2 to allow the test, with Raline
Smith-Reid and Alison Deeb voting no, saying they
wanted further discussion on the matter.
Irwin and other residents asked the council for
additional discussions after the test is implemented
and suggested the new patterns might create traffic
back ups all the way to the Green. They complained
that a similar test in 2003, which used barrels to
redirect traffic into two lanes, caused too much
congestion in the area and made it difficult for them
to get out of their driveways.
Chris Vitz, supervising engineer with the county
Department of Public Works, acknowledged that the
2003 test was not successful. But he also said the
proposed test would be different because the lanes
would be repainted instead of using barrels. He said
using barrels creates the impression of a
construction zone, causing motorists to slow down
too much.
Vitz also said the barrels created two lanes on one
side of the avenue, as opposed to two lanes in the
center with shoulders on each side, as restriping
would do. He said the shoulders would help
residents get out of their driveways. And arrows
would be painted on the road to emphasize that it's
one way, he said.
He added that residents and town officials would
have a chance to discuss the changes before they
are made permanent. "We are not going to ram any
striping changes down Morristown's throat," he
said.
Restriping for the test will cost the county between
$10,000 and $20,000, he said. Repaving the avenue
is expected to cost $1 million and to begin on
August 1.
While residents who spoke Tuesday night were
divided on the test, councilwoman Rebecca Feldman
Advertisement
said she received pages of e-mails from residents in
favor of it.
Most residents who spoke on Tuesday, whether for
or against, said cars in the area go too fast. They
said motorists appear confused by the wide avenue,
apparently believing it to be two-way street. One
woman said she is considering selling the house
she purchased on Morris Avenue a little more than a
year ago. One man said he recently saw a state
police car going the wrong way.
Patty Gallagher, who lives on Morris Avenue, said
wrong-way driving is "is at least on a weekly basis.
It's a regular event. . . . We absolutely need a way to
reduce speed and increase safety."
Vitz said the offer to test the new patterns came
after years of residents' complaints, and the fact that
Morris Avenue was in line to be repaved this
summer, 10 years after its last repaving. He said the
test has to be completed by the time the
county puts the repaving out to bid in July. The test
would use painted lines, he said, while more
permanent thermoplastic striping would be applied
during the repaving.
Vitz said a recent county study showed fewer cars
than expected on Morris Avenue east of Route 287,
where cars then pick up speed.
The daily average was 15,206 west of Route 287,
according to the study, but Vitz said about half of
those cars apparently enter the highway. The study
showed an average of 7,586 cars traveling on
Morris Avenue east of the highway.
It also showed drivers speeding up as the traffic
thinned east of the highway. It showed 85 percent
going 30 mph or slower west of Route 287 and the
same amount going 40 mph or slower after the
intersection. One goal of the re-striping, Vitz said,
is for 85 percent of motorists to travel within 5 mph
of the 25 mph speed limit.
Abbott Koloff: 973-428-6636; akoloff@gannett.
com
WHNA Meeting Minutes – March 16, 2010
The WHNA meeting was held at the home of Sue and Keith Walter of Olmstead Road, and was called to order at 8:12pm. Attendees included: Sue Walter, Tami Ross, Treloar Medd, Michele Lucas, Rebecca Feldman and Lucille Knapik.
Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the January 2010 WHNA meeting were approved by Tami Ross will be posted to the WHNA blog.
Treasurer’s Report (Treloar Medd)
o WHNA checking account balance as of March 16 was $2833
o Dues for 2010 was received from 129 residents to date
o A budget of $2940 was established for 2010 based on planned activities and 2009 expenditures; the goal is to spend to budget each year
Old Business:
Chronicle Newsletter (Tami Ross)
o Residents provided positive feedback on the February issue of The Chronicle, citing it was informative and substantive
o Lucille Knapik will mail a copy of the Chronicle to the Town and Township Mayors’ office, Town Council members, etc
o The WHNA board suggested spreading the word to local realtors to print a copies of the newsletter from the WHNA blog and leave them for prospective buyers at neighborhood open houses
o Next edition is planned for late May or early June
Traffic Calming Update (Rebecca Feldman)
o WHNA board will continue to drive resident awareness of neighborhood traffic calming issues and related initiatives
o Neighborhood meetings, open to all residents, will be held in April to review the key concerns, review recommendations from the “walkability report”, and determine next steps
o Washington Avenue: Meeting will be held on Monday, April 12th at 7:00 pm at the Nosofsky’s, 98 Washington Ave.
o Morris Ave: Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 18th (time TBD), at the home of Deb Reegan, 1 Tiffany Road.
o Resident participation is strongly encouraged
Historical Initiatives
o Arnold’s Tavern Sign (Lucille Knapik)
o Lucille Knapik has received preliminary approval from the State’s historical society to move the location of the sign from Morris Ave near Jacob Ford Village to the national park/Ford Mansion site.
o The goal is to raise $1500 for repair of the sign; fund raising efforts will begin after official approval on the sign’s new location is received
o George Washington Statue Triangle Update (Rebecca Feldman)
o Repair and renovation of the statue and triangle is necessary, to address safety concerns, ADA accessibility and overall aesthetics
o Rebecca Feldman will spearhead a project to repair and re-landscape the area, as well as establish a budget (the statue is not on the historical register to so repair/renovation does not qualify for grant funds)
o Although the triangle is Morristown property and is not owned or maintained by the National Historical Park, there may be an opportunity to present the triangle’s repair and renovation plan for possible integration with the Park’s Mansion and Museum plan
o WHNA would submit a formal request to the National Historical Park Commission
o National Historical Register (Sue Walter)
o After the February Chronicle article, residents have expressed interest in pursuing historical designation for Washington’s Headquarters Neighborhood
o Sue Walter will continue researching requirements and will begin seeking a grant writer to apply for funding
WHNA Slate of Officers
o The following board positions remain open for the 2011-2012 term: Vice President and Recording Secretary
o A Chronicle Editor position is also available
o Interested residents should contact Sue Walter via the WHNA mailbox
Summer Party/Volleyball Tournament
o Residents have expressed interest in attending such an event, however a chair person and planning committee is required
o The event will be cancelled if a resident chairperson does not volunteer
Halloween Party
o Chair person and planning committee are also required for the 2010 Halloween event
o It was suggested that the party be held on Oak Lane, however no volunteers have expressed interest in hosting/chairing as of yet
New Business:
Meet the Mayors Event
o A Meet the Mayors event was socialized, however it was determined that resident attendance would likely be low as we move into the busy spring season
o Another idea being considered is a neighborhood cocktail party with an invitation extended to the Town and Township Mayors (possibly at the Westin/Governor Morris)
o Residents will receive an update via email if such an event is confirmed
Upcoming WHNA Meetings
o Tuesday, May 18 at 8pm (host Annie Acken of Washington Ave)
o Tuesday, July 20 at 8pm (host Treloar Medd of Georgian Road)
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm.
Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the January 2010 WHNA meeting were approved by Tami Ross will be posted to the WHNA blog.
Treasurer’s Report (Treloar Medd)
o WHNA checking account balance as of March 16 was $2833
o Dues for 2010 was received from 129 residents to date
o A budget of $2940 was established for 2010 based on planned activities and 2009 expenditures; the goal is to spend to budget each year
Old Business:
Chronicle Newsletter (Tami Ross)
o Residents provided positive feedback on the February issue of The Chronicle, citing it was informative and substantive
o Lucille Knapik will mail a copy of the Chronicle to the Town and Township Mayors’ office, Town Council members, etc
o The WHNA board suggested spreading the word to local realtors to print a copies of the newsletter from the WHNA blog and leave them for prospective buyers at neighborhood open houses
o Next edition is planned for late May or early June
Traffic Calming Update (Rebecca Feldman)
o WHNA board will continue to drive resident awareness of neighborhood traffic calming issues and related initiatives
o Neighborhood meetings, open to all residents, will be held in April to review the key concerns, review recommendations from the “walkability report”, and determine next steps
o Washington Avenue: Meeting will be held on Monday, April 12th at 7:00 pm at the Nosofsky’s, 98 Washington Ave.
o Morris Ave: Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 18th (time TBD), at the home of Deb Reegan, 1 Tiffany Road.
o Resident participation is strongly encouraged
Historical Initiatives
o Arnold’s Tavern Sign (Lucille Knapik)
o Lucille Knapik has received preliminary approval from the State’s historical society to move the location of the sign from Morris Ave near Jacob Ford Village to the national park/Ford Mansion site.
o The goal is to raise $1500 for repair of the sign; fund raising efforts will begin after official approval on the sign’s new location is received
o George Washington Statue Triangle Update (Rebecca Feldman)
o Repair and renovation of the statue and triangle is necessary, to address safety concerns, ADA accessibility and overall aesthetics
o Rebecca Feldman will spearhead a project to repair and re-landscape the area, as well as establish a budget (the statue is not on the historical register to so repair/renovation does not qualify for grant funds)
o Although the triangle is Morristown property and is not owned or maintained by the National Historical Park, there may be an opportunity to present the triangle’s repair and renovation plan for possible integration with the Park’s Mansion and Museum plan
o WHNA would submit a formal request to the National Historical Park Commission
o National Historical Register (Sue Walter)
o After the February Chronicle article, residents have expressed interest in pursuing historical designation for Washington’s Headquarters Neighborhood
o Sue Walter will continue researching requirements and will begin seeking a grant writer to apply for funding
WHNA Slate of Officers
o The following board positions remain open for the 2011-2012 term: Vice President and Recording Secretary
o A Chronicle Editor position is also available
o Interested residents should contact Sue Walter via the WHNA mailbox
Summer Party/Volleyball Tournament
o Residents have expressed interest in attending such an event, however a chair person and planning committee is required
o The event will be cancelled if a resident chairperson does not volunteer
Halloween Party
o Chair person and planning committee are also required for the 2010 Halloween event
o It was suggested that the party be held on Oak Lane, however no volunteers have expressed interest in hosting/chairing as of yet
New Business:
Meet the Mayors Event
o A Meet the Mayors event was socialized, however it was determined that resident attendance would likely be low as we move into the busy spring season
o Another idea being considered is a neighborhood cocktail party with an invitation extended to the Town and Township Mayors (possibly at the Westin/Governor Morris)
o Residents will receive an update via email if such an event is confirmed
Upcoming WHNA Meetings
o Tuesday, May 18 at 8pm (host Annie Acken of Washington Ave)
o Tuesday, July 20 at 8pm (host Treloar Medd of Georgian Road)
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm.
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