Morristown council airs parade concerns

By Berit Ollestad

Next week’s St. Patrick’s Parade was a hot topic Tuesday at the Morristown council meeting. Council members asked questions about cleanup, outdoor alcohol permits, overtime costs, and the possibility of larger-than-usual crowds because Hoboken has canceled its parade .

Responding to concerns raised by Councilwoman Alison Deeb , Police Capt. Steve Sarinelli said the department will be ready for the March 10 event. Organizers of the Morris County St. Patrick’s Parade estimate that it has attracted 50,000 spectators to Morristown in prior years.

“Barricades will be in place, site plans are currently being worked on and we will be fully prepared the day of the event,” the captain said. “This is nothing new to us, we do it every year. Police Chief Demnitz wanted me to assure everyone that we will have a plan in place to adequately manage the crowds the day of the event.”

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