NEWS UPDATES
2020
Morristown began treating three NJ Historic White trees in Burnham Park to combat the emerald ash borer. More.. The Morris Township Recreation Department built a bridge at the start of the trail that loops around the pond in Jones Woods. Check it out! |
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Morristown conducted major work to fix drainage problems around Burnham Pond, specifically near the homes that back up to the Park and the causeway between the playground and ballpark. We are very grateful to Town Engineer Anthony DeVizio and his crew.
2019
Morristown replaced the roofs on both gazebos in Burnham Park.
Clipper and copper sulfate wass placed in Burnham Park’s pond to control aquatic vegetation. More...
Morristown contracted with the engineering firm NV5 to perform a hydrologic / hydraulic analysis and structural evaluation of the Burnham Park Lower Dam as part of regular maintenance and NJDEP requirements to re-evaluate the hazard classification of the dam and remain current on reporting. This will quantify any necessary repairs and improvements.
NV5 surveyors performed work around the dam, lower pond, and downstream stretch of the Burnham Parkbrook at various times over the summer.
2019
Morristown replaced the roofs on both gazebos in Burnham Park.
Clipper and copper sulfate wass placed in Burnham Park’s pond to control aquatic vegetation. More...
Morristown contracted with the engineering firm NV5 to perform a hydrologic / hydraulic analysis and structural evaluation of the Burnham Park Lower Dam as part of regular maintenance and NJDEP requirements to re-evaluate the hazard classification of the dam and remain current on reporting. This will quantify any necessary repairs and improvements.
NV5 surveyors performed work around the dam, lower pond, and downstream stretch of the Burnham Parkbrook at various times over the summer.
Press Coverage
- Morris NewsBee: Arbor Day 2019 - see below
- Daily Record: http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/2017/04/17/burnham-park-assoc-hold-arbor-day-planting/100575342/
- Morris NewsBee: http://www.newjerseyhills.com/morris_news_bee/news/burnham-park-association-hosts-arbor-day-planting-in-morristown/article_90fb3f41-af46-5d21-b25c-dc87010d648c.html
