Beyond The Green

Beyond The Green Sits Down With MSD Leadership on the $158 Million Referendum

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302073/fan_mail/new]  Morris School District Superintendent Dr. Anne Mucci and Business Administrator Anthony LoFranco join Beyond The Green to break down the upcoming $158 million bond referendum — what it means for students, schools, and the residents of Morristown and Morris Township.  We sit down for an in-depth conversation about what's driving the referendum, what the funds would be used for, and what taxpayers need to know before heading to the polls on September 15th. The Morris School District serves students from Morristown, Morris Township, and Morris Plains — but it's Morristown and Morris Township residents who will carry the tax burden if the referendum passes. Morris Plains families send their students to the district on a tuition basis, so the financial impact lands differently depending on where you live.  Whether you're a parent, a homeowner, or simply someone invested in the future of this community, this is a conversation worth having.  🗳️ VOTE DATE: September 15th 📍 Morris School District | Morristown & Morris Township  If you are interested in telling your Morris County story,  contact us at productions@beyondthegreenshow.com

Revolution Recipes: The Secrets of American Cookbooks with Melanie Bump

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302073/fan_mail/new]   What did Americans actually eat during the Revolution — and how do we know? In this special live edition of Beyond The Green, recorded at the Parsippany Public Library, we sit down with Melanie Bump of the Morris County Park Commission to explore the fascinating world of early American cookbooks.  Drawing from a remarkable rare book collection, Melanie takes us inside the kitchens of 18th and 19th century America — the recipes, the household wisdom, and the surprising stories these books reveal about the people who wrote and used them. From colonial cooking traditions to the first truly "American" cookbooks, this conversation serves up history you can almost taste.  A huge thank you to Melanie Bump and the Morris County Park Commission for sharing this incredible collection, and to the Parsippany Library for hosting Beyond The Green's live audience recording.  For more information on the Morris County Park Commission, go to www.morrisparks.net 🎙️ Beyond The Green is a podcast celebrating the history, people, and community of Morristown and Morris County, NJ.  📺 Subscribe so you never miss an episode  🎧 Listen on Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts  📸 Follow us on Instagram: @beyond_the_green_  #Morristown #MorrisCounty #NewJersey #LocalHistory #AmericanRevolution #Cookbooks #FoodHistory #BeyondTheGreen #Podcast #ParsippanyLibrary  If you are interested in telling your Morris County story,  contact us at productions@beyondthegreenshow.com

Historic Speedwell - Part 3 - Inside the Telegraph Breakthrough

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302073/fan_mail/new] Step back in time with us at Historic Speedwell as Beyond The Green – Parks and Paths returns to the birthplace of the American telegraph. In this episode, we sit down with Karl Wietzel, Sr. Historical Program Specialist for the Morris County Park Commission, to explore the groundbreaking partnership between Alfred Vail and Samuel Morse — and how their work at Speedwell changed communication forever. From local history to global impact, this conversation highlights how Morristown played a pivotal role in connecting the world long before the internet. If you’re passionate about American history, New Jersey heritage, innovation, or the stories behind America’s 250th, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Watch now and discover how a quiet corner of Morris County helped change the world. Subscribe to Beyond The Green for more stories about the people, places, and pathways that shape our community. For more information on all the parks under the Morris County Park Commission go to: www.morrisparks.net If you are interested in telling your Morris County story,  contact us at productions@beyondthegreenshow.com

HISTORIC SPEEDWELL: Beyond The Green - Parks & Paths - PART TWO

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302073/fan_mail/new] In this second installment, we head to Historic Speedwell—birthplace of the telegraph and one of Morris County’s most treasured landmarks—to uncover the stories, people, and innovations that helped fuel America’s Industrial Revolution. Filmed inside the beautifully preserved Vail House, we sit down with Melanie Bump, Curator of Collections and Exhibits for the Morris County Park Commission. Melanie takes us behind the scenes of this extraordinary site—spotlighting Stephen Vail’s legacy, the breakthroughs born right here in Morristown, and why Speedwell still matters today. If you’re into local history, great storytelling, and exploring the places that helped shape our nation, you’re exactly where you should be. Subscribe and come along as we travel through all 39 parks of the Morris County Park Commission. If you are interested in telling your Morris County story,  contact us at productions@beyondthegreenshow.com

A Conversation with Michael Bannon - 2026 Morris County St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302073/fan_mail/new]  In this special interview, Michael reflects on what the honor truly represents: family, heritage, service, and a lifelong commitment to Morris County. From deep Irish roots to decades of community involvement, Michael shares the stories, people, and moments that shaped his journey—and why this recognition means so much to him and those closest to him. We talk legacy, tradition, leadership, and the responsibility that comes with being selected as Grand Marshal—along with a few personal stories that make this honor feel earned, not bestowed. The parade will take place on March 14, 2026 beginning at 12pm in Morristown, NJ. For all of the events leading up to the parade, check out www.paradeday.com ____________________________________________________________ Recorded On Location at St Elizabeth University - Morristown, NJ Sr Production Engineer: Brandon Hutchinson Production Engineer: Josh Gonzalez February 2026 Hosted By Peter Barbounis ©2026 Sleeping Bear Productions  If you are interested in telling your Morris County story,  contact us at productions@beyondthegreenshow.com