How To Write A Letter To The Editor For Morristown Patch

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Local reporting is best when media outlets and the community collaborate. That's why Patch wants to hear from you.

Patch seeks opinion pieces and letters to the editor from members of the community. And there's no shortage of topics — both political and nonpolitical — to discuss.

What steps must your town take to recover from the COVID-19 crisis? What do you want to see in that empty storefront? How should your town manage legalized cannabis? Which business or organization deserves some praise?

Here's how readers can share their views with Morristown Patch:

Every Patch site has the neighbor post feature, in which registered users can instantly discuss their communities. But if you're looking to share with a wider audience, you have the option to complete one additional verification step in order to post a press release, opinion piece, letter to the editor or obituary in the form of an article.

When you publish an article on Patch, it will be labeled as "Neighbor News" and will show up in the Neighbor Posts section of your home community. If your local Patch editor sees fit, they can also choose to share it with nearby communities or include it in an email to readers.

Patch also welcomes vetted contributors interested in sharing their expertise and reporting on their communities more deeply. To apply, email contributors@patch.com with a link to your Patch profile, some examples of your work and a few sentences on why you'd like to contribute.

For Public Officials

Public officials who wish to write a letter to the editor are encouraged to email them to their respective Patch editors. For Morristown Patch, email josh.bakan@patch.com.

This helps us format articles in ways that help our readers know that the author plays an important role in their community.

Find more information here on posting to Patch.

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