Hearing Some Loud Booms In Morris County? Here's Why

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Morris County residents who may hear what sounds like heavy artillery exploding this week have no need for alarm.

Officials from the Picatinny Military Arsenal have issued a noise advisory throughout the week. According to Picatinny Arsenal officials, there will be testing of explosives and "other activities that generate noise."

Subscribe

Every day through Thursday, blasting is expected to take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Any questions or concerns about the sounds should be directed to Picatinny Arsenal Public Affairs at 973-724-6364 or email usarmy.pica.devcom-ac.mbx.picatinny-public-affairs@army.mil.

More from Patch:

• Remembering The Picatinny Arsenal Disaster 99 Years Later
• 2 New Jersey Congress Members Vote On Huge Military Spending Bill