Christmas Tree Collection in January 2022

Posted: December 27, 2021

The Randolph Township Public Works Department will be picking up residents’ used Christmas trees this holiday season.

The trees must be bare, with no stands, ornaments, lights, tinsel, etc. Place at curb without plastic bags. The collected trees will be chipped and the chips will be available for use in next year’s gardens.

Christmas trees must be put out at the curb NO LATER THAN January 10, 2022.

Trees put out later than this date WILL NOT be picked up by the township. However, Christmas trees will be accepted anytime during normal working hours at the recycling center on Sussex Turnpike.

Morris Habitat for Humanity Launches “Buy A Brick” Campaign

Posted: December 21, 2021

Morris Habitat for Humanity invites the community to “buy a brick” and help build The Crossings at Bennett Avenue development in Randolph. Donors can personalize commemorative bricks that will form the pathways to connect neighbors and new Morris Habitat homeowners to their community in Randolph.

The Crossings is Morris Habitat’s largest project in its 36-year history. Four buildings will be built consisting of one-, two-, and three-bedroom condos. Amenities will include a community meeting room, sidewalks and bike paths, outdoor picnic area, gazebo and playground. The complex will be handicap accessible and meet the highest standards of energy efficiency and safety.

“This development will be home to 25 families—including a U.S. veteran—who have searched to find affordable housing and a safe place to call home,” said Christi Sauter, Randolph resident and co-chair of the Buy A Brick campaign. “The families chosen will each put in over 300 hours of sweat equity and have met all financial requirements and qualifications to be able to afford payment of utilities, taxes, insurance, maintenance expenses and the repayment of the affordable mortgage.”

Donors may purchase a 4 inch X 8 inch customized brick for a $125 donation. For an additional $25, donors will receive a black graphite replica tile with the same engraving as a keepsake. More information about the “Buy A Brick” campaign or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address) or call 973.891.1934.

September 11th National Memorial Trail In Randolph

Posted: December 17, 2021

Looking for some motivation to get in some steps around the holidays? How about taking a walk on Randolph’s section of the September 11th National Memorial Trail! The first trail blazes were dedicated and installed on the Morris County Park Commission’s signature Patriots’ Path trail in Randolph 2017.

The September 11th National Memorial Trail is a 1,300-mile system of trails and roadways dedicated to first responders and those who died on September 11, 2001. The trail connects New York City National September 11th Memorial and Museum, the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County, PA, and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, VA. It extends across six states and the District of Columbia, passing through more than 50 landmarks including the Delaware Water Gap and Morristown National Historical Park.

A “Trail of Remembrance,” the memorial trail is a living monument that ensures that people never forget America’s worst terrorist attack, the country’s resilience, and its resolve in the face of adversity. New Jersey’s portion of the trail includes Patriots’ Path, the Sussex Branch, and the Paulinskill Valley Trail.

Development of the recreational trail was proposed just days after the terrorist attacks in 2001, and the nonprofit September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance was soon formed.

Working closely with local, state and federal governments, federal agencies, fellow trail organizations and dedicated individuals, the 1,300-mile vision is gradually becoming a reality. One of those individuals is Randolph Township resident and volunteer firefighter for Millbrook Fire Company 2, Russell Nee, whose tireless efforts have literally blazed more trails. In 2012, he joined a team of twelve project leaders to create the September 11th National Memorial Trail and was the honored recipient of the distinguished Golden Spike Award from the September 11 National Memorial Trail Alliance in 2018. He continues to work towards connecting a network of trails and greenways to complete the memorial trail system.

As 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attack on 9/11, President Biden signed H.R. 2278 bipartisan legislation to designate the September 11th National Memorial Trail. The signing of this bill is a monumental step towards the ongoing development of a trail that provides our country with a beautiful symbol of our nation’s resiliency, and will serve as a commemorative tribute to the fallen heroes of September 11, 2001.

For more information on the September 11th National Memorial Trail, visit 911trail.org. Donate to the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance to support this unique national resource as a celebration of resilience and freedom and community for generations to come.

View a map of the Randolph trail system .

Parks & Recreation Job Fair

Posted: December 5, 2021

The Randolph Township Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the community center located at 30 Calais Road.

The job fair will offer opportunities in various part-time and seasonal positions. Some of the positions include counselors for day and teen camp, seasonal park maintenance, Artworks, Randolph Beach lifeguards and gate keepers, among others.

Day Camp

• Camp Director - Teacher certification required
• Section Leader - Teacher certification preferred
• Activities Director - Teacher certification preferred, minimum 2 years of college required
• Arts & Crafts Director - Teacher certification preferred, minimum 2 years of college required
• First Aid Counselor -  Must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of EMT certification
• Leader - Must be at least 18 years old or high school graduate
• Assistant Leader - Must be at least 16 years old or completed sophomore year of high school

Teen Camp

• Camp Director - Teacher certification required
• Assistant Camp Director - Teacher certification preferred, minimum 2 years of college required
• Counselor - Must be at least 18 years old or high school graduate

Randolph Beach

• Lifeguard - Must be at least 16 years old or completed sophomore year of high school
• Gate Keeper - Must be at least 16 years old or completed sophomore year of high school
• Concession Worker - Must be at least 16 years old or completed sophomore year of high school
• Maintenance Worker - Must be at least 18 years old

Applications must be returned at, or prior to, the job fair. Group interviews will be conducted throughout the morning.

To apply, download and complete the employment application  and e-mail it to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this e-mail address) (please put job fair in subject line) or bring it with you to the job fair on Saturday.

Questions? Need more information? Contact the recreation department at 973.989.7081.