Car Crashes, Council Contests, Meadow Ponds (and More): The Week That Was

It's Sunday, a day of rest, of relaxation.

It's also the perfect day for "Week in Review," where we look back on some of the headline-making events that happened in Morristown over the past week. We're never short of headline-making events here, so, if your hunger is still not satisfied after checking out our roundup, be sure to click on "News" and get the full buffet.

On Monday, our regular weekday morning column our column has reviewed, which were participating in the 2011 Downtown Morristown Restaurant Week (which, really, was almost two weeks. Shockingly, no one complained). Read up, get hungry!

Also on Monday, we reported on the . That doesn't even include councilwoman Rebecca Feldman who, as an Independent, is not required by the state to participate in the June primary. We're going to have a lot more coverage on this as what is affectionately referred to in some circles as "silly season" as it progresses.

On Tuesday, Liz Alterman wrote about , providing essential oils on portable sticks.

Also on Tuesday, in the Town Hall basement over the previous weekend, which resulted in nearly three feet of water filling up the basement. Despite that, everything was back in normal running order by the Tuesday council meeting.

On Wednesday, "5 Things" provided , including several books and videos, including one that tells the tale of a man in the 1800s who was hanged and had his skin used for making wallets. Wait, what?

Also on Wednesday, we reported on when a land-locked body of water begins to return to a state of swampy wetland. As a resident of nearly Windmill Pond, she said dredging of the landmark is needed, and soon. What do you think?

On Thursday, the announcement went out , which would allow students from outside districts to apply to attend.

Also on Thursday, the . One of the cited said it best: "I'm so embarrassed."

On Friday, our continuing Earth Day celebration coverage continued with our video profile on Grow it Green Morristown, the group of three ladies who, after fighting to stop a proposed townhouse development from being built around Willow Hall, wanted to continue to work with each other for the benefit of Morristown.

On Saturday, it was Morristown Patch Editor birthday! Whoo hoo! Massive cause for celebration!

Also on Saturday, we reported on a 54-year-old Haledon man whose speeding car lost control of his car in Morristown overnight Friday into Saturday, sending the car airborn on the South Street Bridge over Route 287, killing the driver in the ensuing crash, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said.

Well, that does it for us here at Morristown Patch HQ. Be sure to check back every Sunday for "Week in Review," where we remind you about some of the news that made headlines in the past week.

And, as always, be safe!