Florham Park, New Jersey

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on a bond ordinance that appropriates $1,176,500 and issues $1,117,675 in general improvement bonds to repair and renovate a standpipe water storage tank. Several ordinances will be introduced for first reading, including amendments to the Trees code, speed limits and handicapped parking, and regulations for massage and vape establishments. A consent agenda containing routine resolutions—such as an alcoholic beverage license renewal, grant applications, and water emergency actions—will be adopted by a single motion.

• Bond ordinance: $1,176,500 appropriation and $1,117,675 in bonds for standpipe water tank repair
• Ordinance #26-17: amendment to Chapter 229 “Trees” of the borough code
• Ordinance #26-18: amendment to Chapter 238 “Vehicles and Traffic” speed limits and handicapped parking
• Ordinance #26-19: regulation of massage, bodywork and somatic therapy establishments
• Ordinance #26-20: regulation of electronic smoke devices, vape shops, edibles, and psychoactive substances

Borough Council Meetings

The Florham Park Borough Council will meet via Zoom on July 2, 2026. The agenda includes a bond ordinance (Item #26-16) and a resolution (Item #26-159), both listed as RESERVED with no further details. Standard procedural items such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and Open Public Meetings Act statement will also be addressed.

• Bond Ordinance #26-16 (RESERVED)
• Resolution #26-159 (RESERVED)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two variance applications. The board will review requests regarding a fence replacement and a home addition.

• Application #BOA26-10: Fence replacement at 12 Shetland Road
• Application #BOA26-11: Front and side home addition at 24 Elmwood Road

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss updates on state and county grants. The body will review invasive species monitoring and planned vegetation work at the Conservation Area and SGL.

• NJDEP Grant update
• Morris County Trail Grant update
• PO of $500 for work at lake and other areas
• Floating Wetlands installation
• Bush removal and planting at Conservation Area (Germanhausen Park)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications. The first, submitted by Monica and Daniel Bucher (Application #BOA26-10), seeks permission to replace a fence on a corner lot at 12 Shetland Road, Block 904, Lot 22. The second, from Anthony J. Alcuri, Jr. (Application #BOA26-11), proposes a small addition to the front and side of his home at 24 Elmwood Road, Block 4004, Lot 13. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting.

• Variance application #BOA26-10 – fence replacement at 12 Shetland Road, Block 904, Lot 22
• Variance application #BOA26-11 – small addition at 24 Elmwood Road, Block 4004, Lot 13
• Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance #26-14, which authorizes the acquisition of a new fire truck and upgrades to police radio and dispatch equipment, appropriating $2,745,000 and issuing $2,607,775 in general improvement bonds. A second ordinance, #26-15, will amend the borough code governing private swimming pool permits and fees. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering routine approvals such as seasonal employee wages, water emergency restrictions, and several contract awards.

• Ordinance #26-14: Appropriation of $2,745,000 for a fire truck and police radio/dispatch equipment upgrade, financed by $2,607,775 in bonds
• Ordinance #26-15: Amendment to Chapter 216 “Swimming Pools”, changing permit fee requirements for private pools
• Resolution #26-141: Authorization of Change Order #1 for Fernwood Road resurfacing and safety improvement (Contract #FP25-07)
• Resolution #26-144: Award of contract to Absolute Fire Protection Co. for specialized fire equipment under a national cooperative contract
• Resolution #26-145: Award of contract for police radios and dispatch equipment (NJ State Contract NJ 25-TELE-132900 T0109)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its May 20, 2026 meeting. It will then hear three applications: Jim Gruebert's request to replace a rear patio with a brick and stone raised patio and add a front entry portico at 6 Townsend Drive; Monica & Daniel Bucher's request to replace a fence on their corner lot at 12 Shetland Road (carried to the next meeting); and Anthony J. Alcuri, Jr.'s proposal for a small addition to the front and side of his home at 24 Elmwood Road.

• Approve minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting
• Jim Gruebert – replace rear patio with brick/stone raised patio and add front entry portico (6 Townsend Drive)
• Monica & Daniel Bucher – replace fence on corner lot (12 Shetland Road); request to carry to next meeting
• Anthony J. Alcuri, Jr. – add small front and side addition to home (24 Elmwood Road)

The board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting. It also approved Jim Gruebert's application to replace a rear patio and add a front portico. The Bucher fence replacement request and the Alcuri home addition request were each carried over to the next meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Jim Gruebert application #BOA26-09 (4-0)
• Carried Monica & Daniel Bucher application #BOA26-10 to next meeting
• Carried Anthony J. Alcuri, Jr. application #BOA26-11 to next meeting

Environmental Commission

The Florham Park Environmental Commission is meeting to review updates on state and county grants. The body will discuss tree planting initiatives and the installation of floating wetlands.

• NJDEP Grant update
• Morris County Trail Grant update
• Townwide Tree Survey for NJUCF program
• Floating Wetlands installation
• Bush removal and planting at Conservation Area (Germanhausen Park)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will present and vote to adopt the 2026 Municipal Budget following a public hearing. The meeting includes votes on several capital project ordinances and the introduction of a proposal for emergency equipment upgrades.

• Proposed $2,745,000 appropriation for a fire truck and police radio and dispatch equipment upgrade
• Public hearing and adoption of the 2026 Municipal Budget
• Ordinance #26-07 to establish a CAP Bank by exceeding budget appropriation limits
• Ordinances for general capital projects for the Borough, Sewer Utility, and Water Utility
• Ordinance #26-15 to amend the code regarding private swimming pool permits and fees

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its May 6, 2026 meeting. It will then hear three applications: Vivian Graham’s request for an inground pool and cabana at 1 Pine Valley Way; Jim Gruebert’s request to replace a rear patio with a brick‑and‑stone raised patio and add a front entry portico at 6 Townsend Drive; and Monica and Daniel Bucher’s request to replace a fence on their corner lot at 12 Shetland Road.

• Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting
• Vivian Graham application #BOA26-08 – inground pool and cabana at 1 Pine Valley Way
• Jim Gruebert application #BOA26-09 – replace rear patio with brick and stone raised patio and add front entry portico at 6 Townsend Drive
• Monica & Daniel Bucher application #BOA26-10 – replace fence on corner lot at 12 Shetland Road

The Board unanimously approved the May 20 meeting minutes. A motion to approve Vivian Graham’s pool and cabana application was made and seconded, but the outcome was not recorded. The Gruebert patio and portico application was motioned with one member abstaining, and no vote result was noted. The Bucher fence replacement request was carried over to the June 3 meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Motion to approve Vivian Graham pool application (motion made, seconded) – outcome not recorded
• Motion to approve Jim Gruebert patio and portico application (motion made, seconded; one member abstained) – outcome not recorded
• Bucher fence replacement application carried to next meeting (June 3)

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Florham Park Planning Board will hold a work session and a regular meeting on May 11, 2026, to discuss site plan waivers and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Work session to review site plan waivers for tenant use changes at Chase Bank, Alkeme Insurance, Howard Trinker, Wolfoods, and JAG Therapy
• Regular meeting to approve minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting
• Holy Family Church application to use the church's kitchen to prepare lunches for local schools

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will hold a work session to approve a temporary budget and a non-fair and open contract for consulting services with Kimley Horn. The body is also considering several personnel appointments across police, water, and public works departments.

• Resolution #26-121 authorizing temporary budget
• Resolution #26-120 authorizing non-fair and open contract for consulting services to Kimley Horn
• Resolution #26-112 hiring one crossing guard in the Florham Park Police Department
• Resolution #26-116 and #26-117 regarding tax sale notice charges and electronic tax sale
• Resolution #26-118 authorizing the disposal of surplus property

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from the April 15 meeting and consider four applicant requests. One request seeks a one‑story addition at 265 Brooklake Road. Another seeks an inground pool and cabana at 1 Pine Valley Way. Two more involve patio repairs or replacements at 3 Cross Lane and 6 Townsend Drive, including a new front entry portico.

• Approve minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting
• Gerald Verrilli – repair/replace rear paver patio at 3 Cross Lane
• Domenico Vitulli – add one story to the right side of home at 265 Brooklake Road
• Vivian Graham – install inground pool and cabana at 1 Pine Valley Way
• Jim Gruebert – replace rear patio with brick/stone and add front entry portico at 6 Townsend Drive

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve the March 2026 meeting minutes. The body will discuss updates regarding the cemetery, Margaret Hickey, and Fall Pathways and Library.

• Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes
• Cemetery update
• Margaret Hickey update
• Fall Pathways and Library discussion

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will introduce the 2026 municipal budget and consider several ordinances regarding capital projects and employee wages. The body will also hold a public hearing on service charges for the Florham Park Water Utility.

• Introduction of the 2026 Municipal Budget
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance #26-06 establishing Florham Park Water Utility service charges
• Ordinances #26-08, #26-09, and #26-10 providing for general capital projects for the Borough, Sewer Utility, and Water Utility
• Ordinances #26-11 and #26-12 establishing 2026 salaries and wages for non-union employees
• Agreement with Jersey Central Power & Light Company for the expansion of the Borough community garden

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance #26-06, setting water utility rates and fees for 2026‑2028, including residential and commercial consumption rates, minimum quarterly bills, and various service charges. The meeting also introduced three capital‑project ordinances (26-08, 26-09, 26-10) that outline funding for road improvements, drainage, sewer, and water utility projects, each allocating $600,000‑$615,000, but these were not adopted at this session.

• Adopted Ordinance #26-06 establishing water utility service charge schedule (effective 2026)
• Introduced Ordinance #26-08 for general capital projects (road, drainage, garden, etc.) – pending adoption
• Introduced Ordinance #26-09 for sewer utility capital projects – pending adoption
• Introduced Ordinance #26-10 for water utility capital projects – pending adoption

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two C Variance applications for residential property modifications. The board will also review minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting.

• Application #BOA26-03: One story addition to the right side of the home at 265 Brooklake Road
• Application #BOA26-06: Repair and replacement of rear paver patio and walkway at 3 Cross Lane

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the Klein, Kosc, Cali, and Vitulli residential variance applications, each with unanimous or unopposed votes. The board denied Gerald Verrilli's patio‑expansion variance after a 4‑yes to 2‑no vote. All other procedural items, such as approval of the April 1 minutes, were also adopted.

• Approved John & Marianne Klein master‑bedroom addition (unanimous)
• Approved Lukasz Kosc inground‑pool variance (unanimous)
• Approved Yvonne Cali side‑yard setback variance (unanimous)
• Denied Gerald Verrilli patio‑expansion variance (4‑yes, 2‑no)
• Approved Domenico Vitulli side‑yard setback and building‑coverage variances (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Florham Park Borough Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine actions. Items include granting a sidewalk café license to Panera Bread, authorizing a volunteer park turf softball field agreement with Hanover Park Regional High School, cancelling taxes for Block 1401 Lot 1, awarding a grass‑cutting contract to D’Onofrio & Son Inc for up to $30,250, and approving a temporary budget. The council will also vote on payment of vouchers and appoint temporary assistants to the borough clerk and registrar/board of health.

• #26-84 – Approve 2026 sidewalk café license for Panera Bread
• #26-85 – Authorize volunteer’s park turf softball field agreement with Hanover Park Regional High School
• #26-86 – Authorize cancellation of taxes for Block 1401 Lot 1
• #26-87 – Award grass‑cutting services contract to D’Onofrio & Son Inc, not to exceed $30,250
• #26-90 – Authorize temporary budget

The council adopted several resolutions, including granting a 2026 sidewalk cafe license to Panera Bread at 187 Columbia Turnpike, authorizing a volunteer’s park turf softball field agreement with Hanover Park Regional High School, cancelling taxes for Block 1401 Lot 1, awarding a grass‑cutting contract to D’Onofrio & Son Inc up to $30,250, appointing temporary assistants to the clerk and registrar, appointing a water operator for the water utility, and approving vouchers totaling $3,287,457.87. All motions were approved by the governing body.

• Approved sidewalk cafe license for Panera Bread (Resolution #26-84)
• Authorized volunteer’s park turf softball field agreement with Hanover Park Regional High School (Resolution #26-85)
• Authorized cancellation of taxes for Block 1401 Lot 1 (Resolution #26-86)
• Awarded grass‑cutting contract to D’Onofrio & Son Inc, not to exceed $30,250 (Resolution #26-87)
• Appointed temporary assistant to the borough clerk and registrar (Resolution #26-88)
• Appointed temporary assistant to the borough clerk and registrar (Resolution #26-89)
• Appointed water operator for the Florham Park water utility (Resolution #26-90)
• Approved payment of vouchers totaling $3,287,457.87

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting. It will consider three variance applications: an excess lot‑coverage variance for an inground pool and patio at 6 Indian Lane, a side‑yard setback encroachment at 39 Lincoln Avenue, and a repair/replacement of a rear patio and walkway at 3 Cross Lane. Decisions on these applications will be made at this meeting.

• Lukasz Kosc – excess lot coverage variance for inground pool and patio, 6 Indian Lane (Application #BOA26-05)
• Yvonne Cali – side‑yard setback variance, 39 Lincoln Avenue (Application #BOA26-04)
• Gerald Verrelli – repair/replacement of rear patio and walkway, 3 Cross Lane (Application #BOA26-07)

The board approved the minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting. It approved Lukasz Kosc's application for an excess‑lot‑coverage variance to install an inground pool and patio. A vote on Yvonne Cali's side‑yard setback variance resulted in one No vote; the outcome was not recorded. Applications from John & Marianne Klein and Gerald Verrilli were deferred to the April 15 meeting.

• Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous among members present)
• Approved Lukasz Kosc variance (all present approved; Mr. Facas absent)
• Vote on Yvonne Cali variance: one No vote (Mr. Noss); outcome not recorded

Historic Preservation Commission

The Florham Park Historic Preservation Commission will meet on March 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room, 111 Ridgedale Avenue. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the January 2026 and March 1 2026 meetings. Commissioners will discuss the 2026 Pathways program for May, volunteer sign‑up opportunities, upcoming events, and landscaping matters.

• Approve minutes from the January 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from the March 1 2026 meeting
• Discuss the 2026 Pathways program scheduled for May
• Consider volunteer sign‑up for Pathways activities
• Review events and landscaping plans

Environmental Commission

The Florham Park Environmental Commission will approve minutes from the January and February 2026 meetings and hear updates on the NJDEP grant, the townwide tree survey for the NJUCF program, and the GSWSA plant sale. It will discuss plans for Arbor Day activities, a library speaker series, tree planting at SGL, and setting the date and budget for Earth Day at the Lake. Member updates and open public discussion will follow.

• Approve minutes from January and February 2026
• Update on NJDEP Grant
• Townwide Tree Survey for NJUCF program
• GSWSA plant sale in April with volunteer pickup on May 1
• Earth Day at the Lake – set date and determine spending amounts

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Florham Park Planning Board will consider Site Plan Waiver 26SPW-4 for Sky Zone at 11 Vreeland Road, proposing a change in tenancy use to a commercial recreation and sports activity facility. The board will also approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026 meeting. A resolution will appoint Alan J. Zakin, Esq. as conflicts counsel.

• Site Plan Waiver 26SPW-4: Sky Zone, 11 Vreeland Road – change in tenancy use to a commercial recreation and sports activity facility
• Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2026 Planning Board meeting
• Resolution appointing Alan J. Zakin, Esq. as conflicts counsel

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will discuss establishing a schedule of service charges for the Florham Park Water Utility. The body is also considering several personnel appointments and contracts for municipal projects.

• Ordinance #26-06 to establish Florham Park Water Utility service charges
• Contract award for the Florham Park Veteran’s Memorial Project to Watch Us Grow, LLC
• Approval of 2026 sidewalk café licenses for 11 establishments
• Shared services agreement with Academy of Saint Elizabeth for a Special Law Enforcement Officer
• Authorization of a temporary budget

The council recognized March 2026 as Women’s History Month. It adopted Ordinance #26-06, which sets the schedule of service charges for the Florham Park Water Utility, including residential and commercial rates effective 2026. The ordinance was introduced on March 19, 2026 and adopted on April 23, 2026. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Proclaimed March 2026 as Women’s History Month
• Adopted Ordinance #26-06 establishing water utility service charge schedule (adopted April 23, 2026)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several variance requests for residential properties, including a one‑story addition, an inground pool, and a master bedroom addition. The board will also approve minutes from its March 4 meeting. All items are scheduled for discussion during the regular meeting on March 18, 2026.

• Approve minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting
• Matthew Beck – Application #BOA26-01 for 20 Afton Road, Block 2804, Lot 7
• Domenico Vitulli – Application #BOA26-03 for 265 Brooklake Road, request to add one‑story addition on right side of home
• Lukasz Kosc – Application #BOA26-05 for 6 Indian Lane, request for excess lot‑coverage variance to install an inground pool and patio
• John & Marianne Klein – Application #BOA-06 for 11 Vultee Drive, request to add a master bedroom and bathroom above existing structure

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the application to add a master bedroom and bathroom above the existing garage at 11 Vultee Drive. The board also approved the minutes from the March 4 meeting. Two applications (Domenico Vitulli and Lukasz Kosc) were carried over to the next meeting on April 1. All motions were approved by all members present.

• Approved March 04, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Carried Domenico Vitulli application #BOA26-03 to April 1 meeting (unanimous)
• Carried Lukasz Kosc application #BOA26-05 to April 1 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved John & Marianne Klein application #BOA-06 for master bedroom addition (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances regarding zoning and redevelopment. The body will also consider resolutions related to affordable housing plans and administrative manuals.

• Ordinance #26-02: Repeal and replace zoning sections on development fees and affordable housing
• Ordinance #26-03: Adopt a Redevelopment Plan for 50 Hanover Road (Block 303, Lots 5 and 12)
• Ordinance #26-04: Add a University Mixed-Use Overlay (UMU-Overlay) Zone
• Ordinance #26-05: Add standards for one-bedroom townhomes and permit cellular antennas in MF-4 zones
• Resolution #26-68: Adopt the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Fourth Round Spending Plan

Councilwoman Santoro moved to adopt Ordinance #26-02, #26-03, #26-04, and #26-05; each motion was seconded and a roll‑call vote was taken, though the minutes do not record the vote totals or outcomes. Council President Carpenter moved to approve Resolutions #26-68, #26-69, #26-70, and #26-71 via a consent agenda; a roll‑call vote was taken with all six council members present, but the result is not specified in the minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Motion to adopt Ordinance #26-02 (repeal mandatory development fee sections) – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adopt Ordinance #26-03 (redevelopment plan for 50 Hanover Road) – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adopt Ordinance #26-04 (add UMU‑Overlay zone) – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adopt Ordinance #26-05 (standards for one‑bedroom townhomes and cellular antenna use) – vote taken (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve Resolutions #26-68, #26-69, #26-70, #26-71 via consent agenda – vote taken with all six members present (outcome not recorded)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will approve the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting and review monthly vital statistics reports for January and February 2026, as well as Pequannock Township reports for December 2025 and January 2026. It will conduct a first reading of Ordinance #2026-01, which revises the borough health ordinance. The board will also receive updates on pending revisions to ordinances for massage establishments and for psychoactive substance establishments.

• Approval of minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting
• Approval of Registrar of Vital Statistics reports for January & February 2026
• Approval of Pequannock Township reports for December 2025 & January 2026
• First reading of Ordinance #2026-01, revising the borough health ordinance
• Update on ordinance revisions for massage establishments and psychoactive substance establishments

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Florham Park Planning Board will approve the minutes from its January 12 and February 9 meetings. It will consider a variance request for the Veterinary Center of Morris County at 134‑136 Columbia Turnpike to increase lot coverage to 64.3%. The board will also review four proposed ordinances that amend the borough zoning code, including repealing mandatory fees, adopting a redevelopment plan for 50 Hanover Road, creating a University Mixed‑Use Overlay zone, and adding standards for one‑bedroom townhomes and cellular antenna conditional uses.

• Approve minutes of the January 12, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes of the February 9, 2026 meeting
• Veterinary Center of Morris County variance (Application #25SP-2) to raise lot coverage from 63.9% to 64.3% at 134‑136 Columbia Turnpike
• Ordinance #26-02 to repeal mandatory development fees, set‑aside, and affordable housing regulations
• Ordinance #26-03 to adopt a redevelopment plan for 50 Hanover Road and amend the zoning map

Borough Council Meetings

The Florham Park Borough Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine resolutions, such as setting 2026 meeting dates and summer camp fees. Key items include authorizing a non‑fair and open contract for stormwater management services, approving variable frequency drives for the sewer utility, and making budget transfers and cancellations. The council will also approve payment of vouchers and hold an executive session to discuss a grievance and contract negotiations filed by PBA Local 78.

• Authorize award of a non‑fair and open contract for stormwater management services (Resolution #26-61)
• Authorize variable frequency drives for the sewer utility under NJ contract NJ 22-FOOD-09931 (Resolution #26-62)
• Authorize budget transfers (Resolution #26-63)
• Authorize cancellation of unexpended balance in capital improvement authorization (Resolution #26-64)
• Approve 2026 fees for the borough summer camp program (Resolution #26-60)

The council approved the minutes from several prior meetings. It approved a proposal to work with the FPA to design a trail around Spring Garden Lake. The council also approved the set of resolutions numbered #26-59 through #26-64. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by Malone, seconded by Marchal)
• Approved proposal to work with FPA to design Spring Garden Lake trail
• Approved resolutions #26-59 through #26-64 (motion by Carpenter, seconded by Malone)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve the minutes from its February 18, 2026 meeting. It will hear two variance applications: Matthew Beck’s request for excess improved lot and building coverage at 20 Afton Drive, and Domenico Vitulli’s request for excess building coverage, side‑yard setback encroachment, and an oversized driveway opening at 265 Brooklake Road. The board will also note procedural items such as call to order and notice requirements.

• Approve minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting
• Variance application #BOA26-1 – Matthew Beck, 20 Afton Drive, excess improved lot and building coverage for patio, pavilion, hot tub
• Variance application #BOA26-3 – Domenico Vitulli, 265 Brooklake Road, excess building coverage, side‑yard setback encroachment, oversized driveway opening

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the variance application for 20 Afton Drive (Matthew Beck) after the applicant reduced lot and building coverage. The board also carried the Vitulli application for 265 Brooklake Road until March 18, 2026. The minutes note that no meeting was held on February 18, 2026 due to lack of quorum.

• Carried BOA26-03 265 Brooklake Road Vitulli application until March 18, 2026 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved variance for 20 Afton Drive (Matthew Beck) (unanimous roll call; O'Connor absent)
• Recorded that no meeting was held on February 18, 2026 due to lack of quorum

Historic Preservation Commission

The Florham Park Historic Preservation Commission will meet on March 1, 2026 at the Little Red Schoolhouse, 203 Ridgedale Avenue. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the January 2026 meeting. The agenda includes discussion of the 2026 Pathways project slated for October and a call for volunteers to help.

• Approve minutes from the January 2026 commission meeting
• Discuss the 2026 Pathways project (October timeframe)
• Solicit volunteer sign‑ups for the 2026 Pathways project

Environmental Commission

The Florham Park Environmental Commission will approve the January 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on the NJDEP grant and trail grant design. Members will discuss planning and budgeting for Arbor Day and Earth Day events, including library displays, school activities, and a tree giveaway. Additional items include a speaker series idea request and a social media update. The meeting will also include open discussion and member updates.

• Approve minutes from January 2026
• Update on NJDEP Grant
• Update on Trail Grant Design
• Plan Arbor Day events – library display, elementary school event, tree giveaway
• Plan Earth Day at the Lake – set date and budget

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including a traffic restriction ordinance, multiple zoning amendments, and a redevelopment plan for 50 Hanover Road. Routine items on the consent agenda such as a shared services agreement for special law enforcement officers, a water line repair reimbursement, and authorizations for tax refunds and a temporary budget will also be voted on. The council will appoint Sid Dvorkin to the Environmental Commission. An executive session will be held to discuss collective bargaining agreements.

• Ordinance #26-01: Amend Chapter 238 to prohibit stopping or standing on certain streets during specific hours
• Ordinance #26-02: Repeal mandatory development fees, set-aside, and affordable housing regulations in Chapter 250
• Ordinance #26-03: Adopt redevelopment plan for 50 Hanover Road and amend zoning ordinance and map
• Ordinance #26-04: Add new UMU-Overlay (University Mixed-Use Overlay) zone to Chapter 250
• Resolution #26-50: Authorize shared services agreement between the Board of Education and the Borough for Special Law Enforcement Officers

The February 19, 2026 Borough Council meeting included the presentation of Ordinance #26-02, which amends Chapter 250 of the borough code. The ordinance repeals Sections 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 and replaces them with new provisions governing mandatory development fees for residential and non‑residential projects and related exemptions. No vote tally or adoption decision was recorded in the minutes.

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on February 18, 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. The board will hear two variance applications: one for 11 Shetland Road and another for 20 Afton Drive, both seeking approval for excess improved lot coverage and related improvements.

• Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting
• Variance application #BOA26-2 for 11 Shetland Road (excess improved lot coverage for a two‑story addition)
• Variance application #BOA26-1 for 20 Afton Drive (excess improved lot and building coverage for patio, pavilion, hot tub, etc.)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from its previous meeting. A motion to approve was made and seconded, and all members present and eligible voted in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all present voted yes)

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Florham Park Planning Board will hold a special meeting to conduct public hearings. The board will discuss the Master Plan Reexamination Report and the Amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

• Public hearing on Master Plan Reexamination Report
• Public hearing on Amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council work session will consider a consent agenda of routine items and several specific authorizations. Key actions include releasing a safety and stabilization cash bond for Florham Park NJ Realty, LLC at 314 Greenwood Avenue, canceling unexpended capital improvement balances, and applying for a local recreation improvement grant. The council will also address redemption of a tax‑title lien and adopt a temporary budget.

• #26-45 authorizing the release of a safety and stabilization guarantee (cash bond) for Florham Park NJ Realty, LLC for 314 Greenwood Avenue (Block 2703, Lot 21)
• #26-46 authorizing the cancellation of unexpended balances in certain capital improvement authorizations
• #26-47 authorizing the borough to apply for a local recreation improvement grant
• #26-48 authorizing redemption of Tax Title Lien #25-00001
• #26-49 authorizing a temporary budget

The Borough Council reached consensus to approve a temporary sign for the Sisters of Charity at 189 Park Avenue. The meeting also included updates on public works projects, engineering plans, recreation programs, water system work, and upcoming budget scheduling, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved temporary sign for 189 Park Avenue (Sisters of Charity) – consensus approval

Historic Preservation Commission

The Florham Park Historic Preservation Commission will approve the December 2025 meeting minutes and hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Commissioners will discuss the 2026 goals and LRSH openings, set the meeting schedule, and consider community pathways and ideas for 2026. No formal decisions beyond the minutes approval and officer elections are indicated.

• Approval of December 2025 meeting minutes
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion of 2026 goals and LRSH openings
• Review of meeting schedule for 2026
• Consideration of Pathways events and 2026 ideas

The commission unanimously approved the December 2025 minutes and elected Ms. Picone as Secretary, Dr. Dolan as Vice Chair, and Dr. Herold as Chair. It moved the February 25 meeting to March 1 and the November 18 meeting to December 4, both at 203 Ridgedale Avenue. The commission also approved funds for flags, oatmeal, paper goods, and topics for the May 3 Pathways event. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved December 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Ms. Picone Secretary, Dr. Dolan Vice Chair, Dr. Herold Chair
• Moved Feb 25 meeting to Mar 1, 2026 at 12 PM, 203 Ridgedale Avenue
• Moved Nov 18 meeting to Dec 4, 2026 at 12 PM, 203 Ridgedale Avenue
• Approved expenditure for flags, oatmeal, paper goods, and topics for May 3 Pathways event
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 p.m. (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Florham Park Environmental Commission will approve the November 2025 meeting minutes, discuss membership changes, and elect its 2026 officers. It will review an invasive species legislation proposal and receive updates on the NJDEP grant, floating wetlands, and tree‑planting projects. Additional items include a townwide tree survey, a partnership to hire an invasive‑species task force, and tentative event planning for 2026.

• Membership changes to the commission
• Election of 2026 officials
• Invasive Species Legislation proposal
• Update on NJDEP Grant
• Update on floating wetlands project

The commission approved the November meeting minutes unanimously. Sid Dvorkin was not reappointed to the commission, leaving a vacancy. Mary Orloff, Rich Hause, and Caitlin Kendall were appointed Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2026. Additional actions included distributing new EC shirts and assigning Mr. Hause to map the frog pond at Germanhousen Park.

• Approved November minutes (unanimous)
• Sid Dvorkin not reappointed to the commission (no replacement named)
• Appointed Mary Orloff as Chair, Rich Hause as Vice Chair, Caitlin Kendall as Secretary
• Distributed black collared golf shirts and heather grey work shirts to all members
• Assigned Mr. Hause to diagram (map) the frog pond at Germanhousen Park
• Encumbered funds for spring 2026 to replace floating wetlands, plant trees and shrubs, and purchase signage at Spring Garden Lake
• Volunteers (Ms. Orloff, Mr. Franko, Mr. Hause) signed up for the townwide tree survey

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on January 21, 2026 will approve minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting and hear two variance applications. Jamie & Brad Galorenzo seek a variance for excess improved lot coverage for a proposed two‑story addition at 11 Shetland Road, Block 903, Lot 10. Matthew Beck seeks a variance for excess improved lot coverage and building coverage for a patio, pavilion, hot tub and related improvements at 20 Afton Drive, Block 2804, Lot 7. The board will decide on these items before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting
• Variance application #BOA26-2 by Jamie & Brad Galorenzo for 11 Shetland Road
• Variance application #BOA26-1 by Matthew Beck for 20 Afton Drive

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will consider the promotion of Karl Svenningsen to Chief of Police and the appointment of a Borough Engineer. The body will also review an ordinance regarding vehicle stopping and standing prohibitions on certain streets.

• Promotion of Karl Svenningsen to Chief of Police
• Appointment of Kayla Kaplan as Borough Engineer
• Ordinance #26-01 amending Chapter 238 'Vehicles and Traffic' regarding stopping or standing prohibitions
• Resolution #26-38 to participate in the Defense Logistics Agency Law Enforcement Support Office 1033 Program
• Resolution #26-40 establishing 2025 fees for solicitation, canvassing, and sales

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance #26-01, amending Chapter 238, Section 238-11 of the municipal code. The amendment adds stopping prohibitions on Hanover Road, Old Mill Road, and Townsend Drive and corrects a clerical error. The ordinance took effect upon final publication as required by law.

• Adopted Ordinance #26-01 amending stopping/standing prohibitions on Hanover Rd, Old Mill Rd, and Townsend Dr

Board of Health

The Board will approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and recent health reports. It will discuss the upcoming 2026 meeting schedule and consider the 2026 budget. The board will also review progress on ordinance revisions for massage establishments and smoke‑device/psychoactive substance establishments.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Pequannock Township reports (Oct & Nov 2025) and Registrar of Vital Statistics reports (Nov & Dec 2025)
• Resignation of David Adinaro
• New hen license issued for 152 Rockwood Rd
• Discussion of the 2026 budget

The board unanimously approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the Pequannock Health Department and Vital Statistics reports. The board set the 2026 meeting dates, which were published in the Daily Record and the Florham Park Eagle. A motion to approve the 2026 budget was made but the vote result was not recorded. The board also moved to schedule a first reading of health‑code revisions at the March meeting, with no vote outcome noted, and adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pequannock Health Dept and Vital Statistics reports (unanimous)
• Set 2026 Board of Health meeting dates (published in Daily Record and Florham Park Eagle)
• Motion to approve 2026 budget made (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to schedule first reading of health‑code revisions at March meeting made (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m.

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board will conduct a reorganization to nominate leadership and retain professional consultants for 2026. The board will also consider a site plan amendment for a veterinary center. Additionally, the board will note several administratively approved site plan waivers for changes in tenancy.

• Veterinary Center of Morris County (134-136 Columbia Turnpike): request to increase improved lot coverage from 63.9% to 64.3%
• 25SPW-29: 180 Park Ave change in tenancy for general office space
• 25SPW-30: Florham Village Shopping Center change in tenancy for pet grooming and retail
• 25SPW-31: 8 Fernwood Rd change in tenancy for a pickleball club
• 25SPW-32: Crescent Plaza Shopping Center change in tenancy for a health and wellness studio

Borough Council Meetings

The Florham Park Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting to acknowledge re‑elected members, nominate a council president, and assign council portfolios. The council considered a consent agenda that includes numerous appointments, fee and cash‑management actions, and the authorization of a change order for the pump control valve replacement project at the water utility (Contract #FP25-05). Additional items on the consent agenda cover budget transfers, cancellation of minor utility overpayments, and hiring of a crossing guard.

• Establish 2026 borough council meeting dates (#26-01)
• Adopt cash‑management plan and set fees as required (#26-06)
• Authorize hiring of one crossing guard for the police department (#26-22)
• Authorize Change Order #1 for the pump control valve replacement project at the water utility (Contract #FP25-05) (#26-29)
• Authorize budget transfers and temporary budget adjustments (#26-31)

The Borough Council approved the Fair Share Housing Settlement Agreement (no vote tally recorded). The council announced the appointment of Karl Svenningsen as the new Chief of Police effective February 1, 2026 and welcomed new Borough Administrator Shelby Snow. Portfolio assignments for council members were also adopted.

• Approved Fair Share Housing Settlement Agreement (no vote tally provided)
• Appointed Karl Svenningsen as Chief of Police, effective Feb 1, 2026
• Welcomed Shelby Snow as new Borough Administrator
• Assigned Councilman Scott Carpenter to Public Works, Engineering, Fire, First Aid Squad, Office of Emergency Management, Police, Recycling
• Assigned Councilman Charles Malone to CFO, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Community Development Revenue Sharing, Economic Development & Commerce, Morris County Chamber of Commerce, Recreation/Municipal Parks & Facilities
• Assigned Councilwoman Kristen Santoro to Construction, Municipal Court, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Assigned Councilman Joshua Marchal to Gazebo Committee, Library Board of Trustees, Sewer Utility, Water Utility
• Assigned Councilman Nicholas Cicarelli to Board of Education