Long Valley Churches Asked To Ring Bells For Unity Sunday

LONG VALLEY, NJ - In a move that is designed to unite the community during the stress of the new coronavirus, or COVID19, Washington Township Mayor Matt Murello has asking that all churches ring their bells at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

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"This idea was brought to my attention by Chester Borough Mayor Janet Hoven. My fellow Mayors and I agreed that it would be a beautiful sound on Easter Sunday across Morris County and lift people's spirits in this difficult time," Murello said. "This will provide us with a collective time to reflect on the events of the day; to say a prayer or send a good thought for those suffering from COVID-19, the healthcare workers at the hospitals, our own first responders who are on the front line when a 911 call comes in, all the essential workers, those working tirelessly to come up with a vaccine and drug protocol to fight the virus, our governmental leaders who are making tough decisions daily how to best protect all of us and for each other."

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