The Nominating Committee (Laurent Comes, Chair; Craig Adams, Drew Hayes and Judie Romano) are working to find nominees for election to the open board (Treasurer-Assistant, VP Network, Trustee at large – strategic planning) and committee positions at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Please feel free to self-nominate or suggest another Member for these positions! The process
Join us this Sunday at the Realm table during coffee hour, to confirm your contact information in our online Member directory. Never been on Realm? We can help so you can be connected!
We are going solar. Next presentation on Zoom: Monday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. New Jersey’s commitment to renewable energy is evident in its various financial incentives for solar installations, which make the transition to solar power both environmentally friendly and economically appealing. The state offers programs like the Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) and the
Construction began in August 2023. September-October. Earth moving equipment. November-December. Construction of the building frame. Pouring of cement foundation. Roof structure and HVAC placement. Making room for future solar panels. January-March. Construction of brick and glass walls. April-May. Interior walls. Prepping bathrooms and kitchen layout. Electric/Fire/network cabling.
Reverend Sasha Ostrom to join the Fellowship as Settled Minister in August. The affirmation of Reverend Sasha Ostrom as the new Settled Minister of the Morristown UU Fellowship marks a significant moment in the community’s journey. With a unanimous vote, the congregation has spoken with one voice, showcasing their unity and shared vision for the future. The
Mansion roof For years members had been concerned about clay tiles falling off our roof. Various minor fixes helped a bit but in 2021 the task force encouraged members to completely replace the roof. This was accomplished in 2022 adding new gutters, dormers and the hatch access to the roof. [wptb id=11371]
Oval Beginning with the inspiration of task force member Sandra Persichetti, a 2021 reworking of the main entrance to the Thorne mansion was recognized as another improvement to enhance the beauty of the property. This project provided a new front entrance allowing members to get out of the rain on entering, replaced deteriorating front steps
Playground The new playground completed in 2020 makes use of a slide, tunnel, and climbing tree stumps and a large natural boulder for toddlers and a rope spider web and a GaGa Ball pit for older children. There is also a seating area for adults and children.
East Parking lot The east parking lot originally was a gravel lot with a small garage used for storing lawn equipment primarily. In Spring and Summer the lot was muddy and filled with ruts. The lot was too small for many Sunday services with overflow parking on Normandy Heights Road frustrating some neighbors. The
