Tashmoo Liquor License, Home Burglaries, Bike Corrals Top Morristown News

Here's a look at what your friends and neighbors were reading this week:

Tashmoo representatives went into great detail of the proposed floorplan and design layout. Decision on restaurant's place-to-place liquor license transfer expected April 10. With a packed room of more than 100 people, there were people on both sides of the issue. This Patch post is one of several about the April 2 meeting.

Morris Township PD Investigates 3 Home Burglaries

The burglaries happened on Thursday at homes on Western Avenue, Brigade Hill Road and Columbia Road. If you have any information or noticed something suspicious, contact the police.

Vote and Help Win Bike Corrals For Morristown

Bike and Walk Morristown made it to the final three in the 2013 Saris Bike Corral Photo Contest

Morristown Bike Plan Moves Forward

The Morristown Planning Board approved the bike plan unanimously on Thursday night.

Morristown Neighborhood Goes Blue For Autism Awareness

A local family and their neighbors swapped out their front porch lights for a blue light bulb to show support for National Autism Awareness Month.

Bickford Fundraiser Helps Celebrate Museum Centennial

The theatre is bringing a line up of stars from Broadway and regional theatre for its annual Bickford Theatre Guild Fundraiser

Bridgewater resident Neha Limaye Pallod—who arranged the meeting and was joined by a few members of a statewide Facebook group she started to make JCP&L answer for its response to power outages in November—said the lack of information on a street level is where the system was truly flawed. Miss the conversation? Watch the replay here:  Residents Meet With JCP&L on Sandy Response [Live Chat]

Morris Hills Center Voice Concerns to Lawmakers

Sen. Bucco and Mayor Dougherty toured the nursing home facility and listened to the challenges the staff and residents were facing.

Pernetti: I Only 'Want What's Best for Rutgers' [VIDEO]

Hours after his resignation as Rutgers athletic director, Oakland resident Tim Pernetti called Friday a "sad day for a lot of people." This is one of many controversial items that came out of Rutgers this week. Rutgers Fires Coach Mike Rice

Mayor Tim Dougherty is seeking re-election and running unopposed this year.

Chester Resident Joins Hunt For County Clerk

Laurie Bogaard declares candidacy to succeed Joan Bramhall as Morris County Clerk.

Christie Signs Teen Tanning Law Despite Small Business Concerns

The law, inspired by the national uproar created by Nutley's "Tanning Mom," seeks to protect New Jersey's youth from the most common form of cancer.

UPDATE—Morristown Student Spotlight: Pat Lia

Have a student or students you're proud of? Let Patch know about it—Kim@patch.com

New Designated Driver Program Comes to Morris County

StearClear Offers A Safe Ride Home for you and your car. The Wyckoff-based smart driving company is offering a new alternative for those looking to get home safely after having a few drinks in town

An Evening with Colin and Brad: The Two Man Group Tour

An Evening with Colin and Brad: The Two Man Group Tour—Thursday, April 4 at Mayo Performing Arts Center

Get Reeled in to Morristown Fishing Contest Saturday

The contest is Saturday, April 6 from 8 - 11 a.m. at Burnham Park Pond. It's free and open to kids ages 5-14. Prizes for heaviest, longest and first fish. Bring your own equipment, bait will be supplied.

Saturday: Morris Plains Rotary's Derby Night at the Races

It's not too late to get in on the fun. Buy your tickets and support the rotary club. It's on April 6 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at St. Virgil’s School Gym in Morris Plains.

Morris County Denim Day: 5k for Sexual Violence Awareness

Registration begins at 10 a.m. Sunday on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station.

Market Street Mission to Host Graduation Ceremony

The ceremony will be on April 7 at Morristown Presbyterian Church Parish House Gym followed by a reception