Week in Review: Quakes, 'Canes Conquer LV

It’s that time of week where we tell you of all the great and informative news that went on in Long Valley over the past seven days. But today, it’s kind of hard to say it was ‘another great week in Long Valley’ as we usually do.

For starters, Tuesday gave us the tremors from a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that came from Virginia, and as you read this, the northeast is being doused by Hurricane Irene.

Hopefully there are no locusts around the corner.

As always, if you’d like to see a full slate of the past week’s news, go here. For a snapshot of the big headlines, keep reading.

Washington Township received a $150,000 grant for a 2012 road repair project on Pleasant Grove from the state after not receiving any funding in 2011. To learn about the specifics of the project and how much of an impact the grant has, .

The West Morris Regional School Board met this week for the last time before the school year begins, and . The board also learned about the impact of the new Geodesic Domes installed at both high schools,

That earthquake we mentioned earlier was a pretty major occurrence in Long Valley, since it’s such a rarity. We spoke with residents and town officials just after the temblor made its way through town to get their reactions. .

Washington Township Clerk Dianne Gallets retired from her post on June 30 after 34 years of service, and to celebrate the achievement, the township is honoring her with a dinner reception on Sept. 16. Gallets has worked with an incredible amount of people during her tenure, and the township would like to extend an invite to those close to her. For more information, .

The ongoing issue of installing new field lights at Rock Spring Park for the Long Valley Raiders Football Association took the next step in becoming a reality on Wednesday night, when the planning board made a positive recommendation to the township committee regarding the matter. To learn more about the lights and the next steps, .

Long Valley Patch also previewed two major events originally scheduled for this weekend–the Kevin M. Walsh Fireworks Festival, and the Columbia Trail Tromp–but both have been pushed off because of Hurricane Irene. To learn more about the fireworks festival, which will be rescheduled for the fall, . The second annual tromp can be . Organizers are unsure if there will be a rescheduled date.

As you read this, Hurricane Irene is likely swirling above, around and through Long Valley. Long Valley Patch spoke with town officials earlier in the week to get tips on how to best prepare for the natural disaster, . A couple more ideas were part of our Friday ‘5 Things’ column, . Be sure to keep Long Valley Patch bookmarked for all your up-to-the minute needs regarding the storm, and we’ll keep you informed.

Please, be safe in the harsh conditions, and take care of your families, pets and homes.