Town specific guidance will be posted. Please use the links to the State of NJ reopening guidance for general information and requirements.
Town specific guidance will be posted. Please use the links to the State of NJ reopening guidance for general information and requirements.
Updated 3.10.21
Updated 3.3.21
The Town of Morristown will follow the Governor’s Executive Order regarding closing time for food and beverage establishments and does not intend to impose any new local restrictions on the hours of operation. However, they will continue to monitor compliance and if the Town notices violations by establishments of the Executive Order, they reserve the right to revisit whether local restrictions are necessary.
Highlights
![]() Beginning Friday, February 5th at 8 a.m., indoor capacity limits will increase to 35% of stated capacity for food and beverage establishments, personal care businesses, and recreational and entertainment businesses, including gyms, fitness centers, and casinos. Certain indoor gatherings, including religious services and wedding ceremonies, will be limited to 35% of the room’s capacity up to 150 people. Learn more about detailed changes for your specific industry. |
![]() Starting Friday, February 5th, the State requirement to end service in bars and restaurants at 10 p.m. will be lifted. However, municipalities or counties may continue to regulate hours of operation after 8 p.m., giving local officials the ability to respond to unique situations where they notice non-compliance. Read about these changes for Food and Beverage Establishments. |
Office of the Town Clerk
Morristown Town Hall
200 South Street,1st Floor
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Office Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
(973) 292-6636
Updated 9.21.20
Outdoor Dining-Heaters REVISED 9-21-2020The Town of Morristown has waived the $250 Sidewalk Cafe Fee for 2020
Each business who wants to have a sidewalk café in the public right-of-way and/or is seeking a COVID 19 Expansion of Premises Permit from the State ABC must submit an application (forms linked) for a permit through the Clerk’s Office that includes:
Please review before you apply:
Morristown Outdoor Dining Guidance and Regulations UPDATED 9-21-2020
Morristown Outdoor Dining Guidance and Regulations UPDATED 8-18-2020
Morristown Outdoor Dining Guidance and Regulations UPDATED 6-22-2020
Morristown Outdoor Dining Guidance 6-5-2020
Morristown Sidewalk Café Permit Application
SR 2020-10 (re: Temporary COVID-19 Permit to Expand Liquor License)
COVID 19 Expansion of Premises Permit: ABC has created a new permit to allow licensees to expand their licensed premises onto nearby property to accommodate reasonable seating capacity while observing social distancing guidelines. This permit will be available to all licensees with retail consumption privileges and will allow expansion privileges subject to local approval.
Office of the Town Clerk
Morristown Town Hall
200 South Street,1st Floor
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Office Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
(973) 292-6636
Comprehensive information for businesses on reopening from COVID, including rules and guidance that must be followed, economic assistance programs, and other resources.
Enter you business category (e.g. restaurant, yoga studio, office) into the field at the link above to read more on State specific restrictions and reopening guidelines.
To help stop the spread of COVID-19 and save lives, New Jersey businesses, organizations, employees, and customers can participate in the One Jersey Pledge, committing to follow health and safety guidelines during New Jersey’s economic and social restart and recovery.
Note that this pledge provides no liability protection.
Businesses and organizations can download posters with their commitment to customers and to employees.
As part of the One Jersey Pledge:
Businesses and organizations pledge to:
Customers pledge to:
Employers pledge to:
Employees pledge to:
SafeServ Coronavirus Tips for Restaurants
FDA Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Food Safety Checklist
FDA Use of Respirators, Facemasks, and Cloth Face Coverings in the Food and Agriculture Sector During COVID-19 Pandemic
FDA Infographic: Summary of Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
FDA Infographic: Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
FDA Fact Sheet: Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
FDA Infographic: Summary of Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
FDA Infographic: Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
FDA Fact Sheet: Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Various updates for small businesses related to economic stimulus and other information on federal programs
Full Text: Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program as Amended
by Economic Aid Act – Treasury.gov (Table of Contents pg. 10)
Funding Programs from the SBA – SBA.gov
Coronavirus Tax Relief for Businesses and Tax-Exempt Entities – IRS.gov
COVID-19 relief bill addresses key PPP issues – Journal of Accountancy
(view link above for full article)
PPP2 loans will be available to first-time qualified borrowers and, for the first time, to businesses that previously received a PPP loan. Specifically, previous PPP recipients may apply for another loan of up to $2 million, provided they:
Paycheck Protection Program Round 2: The Highlights – The National Law Review
(view link above for full article)