General FAQs

• CAN THE MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP TELL ME HOW MUCH MONEY I OWE IN SID ASSESSMENT?

  A: No, The Town of Morristown collects assessments paid to the SID along with taxes paid to the Town itself. Questions should be directed to the Tax Collector’s office at (973) 292-6669

  
  
  
• WHO SHOULD I CALL WHEN PROBLEMS ARISE WITH IN THE SID?

  A: Call 911 immediately for response to all crimes and emergencies in progress.

  Call Morristown Police non-emergency line (973) 538-2200 promptly to report all crimes that have already occurred – or crimes not currently in progress. This may include property crimes or vandalism, graffiti, crimes against people, public order difficulties and more.

  When you are in doubt about where to call, call 911 and let the trained operator determine how to route your call and deploy appropriate resources.

  If your problem is not an emergency, please call the Morristown Partnership and we will do our best to direct you to the appropriate contact. (973) 455-1133

  
  
  
• WHAT ARE THE PHONE NUMBERS FOR THE LOCAL PARKING GARAGES OR PARKING LOTS DOWNTOWN?

  A: As a service to people visiting downtown, the Morristown Parking Authority (MPA) provides a listing of downtown parking garages here.

  Morristown Parking Authority (973) 539-4810

  LAZ Parking (Headquarters Plaza) (973) 455-1177

  Standard Parking (Highlands/Train Station)(973) 267-4374

  
  
  
• CAN THE MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP MAKE RULES FOR THE DOWNTOWN?

  A: No, only the Morristown Town Council can make rules for downtown. The Morristown Partnership has facilitated many community stakeholder groups to study issues affecting downtown. Out of these have come recommendations to the Town Council for new ordinances, and revisions to existing ordinances.

  
  
  
• CAN THE MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP RESOLVE ISSUES WITH THE TOWN OF MORRISTOWN AND ITS INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS?

  A: Yes. The Morristown Partnership prides itself on its advocacy role and its ability to work with the various town departments. While the Morristown Partnership can’t solve all challenges, often the Morristown Partnership staff know just who to call to get a job done quickly or get a question answered.

  
  
  
• IS THE MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP PART OF THE TOWN OF MORRISTOWN?

  A: No, the Morristown Partnership is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a District Management Corporation (DMC). The Morristown Partnership has a good working relationship with the Town. This enables the organization to work as an advocate for downtown as well as work through challenges quickly for its constituents, the downtown property and business owners.

  
  
  
• CAN I GET INVOLVED WITH THE MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP IF I’M NOT A MEMBER?

  A: Yes. The Morristown Partnership offers many sponsorship advertising and participation opportunities to businesses looking to reach the greater Morristown community.

  
  
  
• WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP?

  A: Over 500 commercial properties and their tenants are members of the Morristown Partnership. Downtown property owners within the boundaries of the SID are automatically assessed through a quarterly tax bill from the municipality.  We include commercial tenants within these properties in our membership.

  Call us today to find out if you’re a member!  (973) 455-1133

  
  
  
• HOW SPECIFICALLY DOES THE MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP SERVE DOWNTOWN?

  A: Morristown Partnership is a full-time advocate for downtown supporting initiatives that increase the value and vitality of the area including economic development initiatives in areas of redevelopment, business recruitment and retention, marketing, creative placemaking, promotions, events and capital improvement projects.

  In addition, Morristown Partnership provides direct services for downtown including:

  • Shop local and gift certificate programs
  • Retail recruitment and site selection support services
  • Business networking events
  • Star Ledger and NJ.com partnership promoting Morristown through print and digital publications year-round. (Only community in New Jersey to partner with supplemental publications.)
  • Production of the annual community events including: Morristown Restaurant Week, Meet Me in Morristown, Morristown Farmers Market, Morristown Festival on the Green, Downtown Morristown Halloween Trick or Treat, Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green

  
  
  
• HOW IS THE MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP FUNDED?

  A: The Morristown Partnership receives approximately 50% of its funding via commercial property special assessments per municipal ordinance. Assessments are collected quarterly by the Town of Morristown. Morristown Partnership fundraises the remaining 50% of its annual budget through private donations, corporate sponsorships, event participations fees and collaborative advertising initiatives.  The SID Assessment is calculated by multiplying the properties’ total assessed value by the SID rate (.105%) less any proration determined by the Tax Assessor.

  Formula to determine your estimated annual SID payment:

  Net Taxable Value (Land Value + Improvement Value) x .00105 = Annual SID Payment

  
  
  
• HOW DOES THE MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP DEFINE THE “SID?”

  A: The Morristown Partnership, through municipal ordinance, defines the SID as specific block and lots on the following streets:

  Bank Street

  Budd Street

  Cattano Avenue

  Community Place

  Court Street

  DeHart Street

  Dumont Place

  Early Street

  Elm Street

  Franklin Place

  Franklin Street

  Headley Road

  Headquarters Plaza

  High Street Court

  James Street

  King Street

  Lakawanna Place

  Lafayette Avenue

  MacCulloch Avenue

  Madison Avenue

  Madison Street

  Maple Avenue

  Market Street

  Martin Luther King Avenue

  Mills Street

  Morris Avenue

  Mount Kemble Avenue

  Park Avenue(s)

  Pine Street

  Prospect Street

  Ridgedale Avenue

  Schuyler Place

  South Street

  Speedwell Avenue

  Spring Street

  Washington Street

  Western Avenue

  Wilmot Street

  The Morristown Partnership provides advocacy and direct services to the boundary within that area defined by the Special Improvement District. The SID is roughly bordered by the one mile radius of the Morristown Green.

  GOOGLE MAP OF SID

  
  
  
• WHAT IS THE MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SID)?

  A: As the Special Improvement District (SID) of Morristown, the Morristown Partnership is a nonprofit organization that works with key downtown stakeholders – such as property owners, retailers, residents, government leaders, and community organizations – to advance our collective vision for the future of downtown Morristown.

  MISSION: TO HELP MORRISTOWN ACHIEVE ITS FULL POTENTIAL AS A PREMIER COMMUNITY IN WHICH TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY, SHOP AND DO BUSINESS

  
  
  

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