Florham Park public meetings in 2025

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will consider a resolution to authorize a settlement agreement regarding the borough's fourth round affordable housing litigation. The meeting is scheduled for December 31, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.

• Resolution #25-273: Authorizes execution of a settlement agreement for affordable housing litigation
• Meeting held via Zoom
• Next meeting: Annual Reorganization on January 6, 2026

Councilwoman Santoro moved, and Councilman Marchal seconded, Resolution #25-273 authorizing the mayor and borough administrator to enter a settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center to resolve the borough's fourth‑round affordable housing litigation. The council approved the resolution. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #25-273 authorizing settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda featuring multiple police department promotions and the appointment of a Water Utility Superintendent. The body will also consider 2026 licenses for amusement devices, limousine services, and towing. An executive session is scheduled to discuss affordable housing litigation and a collective bargaining agreement with PBA Local No. 78.

• Promotions for six police officers to Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain
• Appointment of William Williams, Jr. to Water Utility Superintendent
• 2026 licenses for amusement devices at Florham Park Roller Rink and three other establishments
• Developer's agreement between the Borough and Florham Park Columbia Hanover LLC
• Contract awards for dental, medical, and prescription insurance

The Borough Council adopted a proclamation recognizing Carolyn Ross for fifty years of volunteer service with the Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Mark Taylor and the council members. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Adopted proclamation recognizing Carolyn Ross for 50 years of volunteer service

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve October 2025 minutes and discuss plans for 2026. The meeting will be held at the Little Red Schoolhouse.

• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 meeting dates
• Discussion of 2026 ideas

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Florham Park Planning Board regular meeting and work session scheduled for November 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. The Veterinary Center of Morris County's application #25SP-2 will be rescheduled. The applicant seeks a variance to increase the approved lot coverage from 63.9% to 64.3% at 134‑136 Columbia Turnpike.

• Application #25SP-2: variance request to raise lot coverage from 63.9% to 64.3% for Veterinary Center of Morris County, 134‑136 Columbia Turnpike

Environmental Commission

The Florham Park Environmental Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the October meeting and set the schedule for meetings in 2026. Members will receive updates on the borough budget, a NJDEP grant, floating wetlands, and tree‑planting projects. Additional items include a shirt purchase, a potential blanket purchase order for deer fencing and educational materials, and plans for 2026 events. The meeting will conclude with an open public discussion.

• Approve minutes from the October meeting
• Approve 2026 meeting dates (Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 28, May 26, Jun 23, Sep 22, Oct 27, Nov 17)
• Budget update presented by Mary
• NJDEP Grant update presented by Mary
• Floating wetlands update presented by Mary

The commission unanimously approved the October minutes. It approved the schedule of 2026 commission meetings. It decided to provide both black collared golf shirts and heather grey work shirts for members. It approved up to $1,000 to purchase fencing, poles, and poll clips for tree protection, and approved $50 for a fishing‑line disposal sign at Spring Garden Lake.

• October minutes approved unanimously
• 2026 meeting dates approved (1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28, 5/26, 6/23, 9/22, 10/27, 11/17)
• Both black golf shirt and heather grey work shirt options approved for members
• Approved up to $1,000 for fencing, poles, and poll clips to protect trees
• Approved $50 for a fishing‑line disposal sign

Borough Council Meetings

The Florham Park Borough Council will consider three ordinance amendments on garbage collection, police department composition, and stop intersections. A consent agenda includes routine appointments, a loan for an affordable housing purchaser, and a non‑fair‑open contract for animal control services. The Council will adopt a resolution authorizing an executive session to discuss the collective bargaining agreement, after which the meeting will reopen to the public.

• Ordinance #25-25 amending garbage collection provisions (Chapter 142, Section 142-2)
• Ordinance #25-26 amending police department composition (Chapter 46, Section 46-1)
• Ordinance #25-27 amending stop intersections rules (Chapter 238, Section 238-24)
• Resolution #25-241 authorizing a loan for the purchaser of an affordable housing unit
• Resolution #25-245 authorizing a non‑fair‑open contract for animal control services (2026)

The Borough Council decided to continue the ski program by offering discounted lift tickets through the Recreation Department for the 2026 season. A comprehensive review of restoring bus trips will be evaluated and possibly reinstated next season. No other actions were taken.

• Approved offering discounted lift tickets for 2026 ski season (no vote recorded)
• Postponed review of restoring bus trips to next season (no vote recorded)

Board of Health

The Board will approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt monthly health reports from Pequannock Township and the Registrar of Vital Statistics. New business includes discussing whether the Board Secretary will run meetings in the President’s absence and setting the 2026 meeting schedule. Unfinished business will update and discuss ordinance changes and proposed new ordinances. A public comment period is also provided.

• Approve minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting
• Approve Pequannock Township monthly reports (August, September) and Registrar of Vital Statistics reports (September, October)
• Discuss assigning the Board of Health Secretary to run meetings if the President is absent
• Discuss scheduling of Board of Health meetings for 2026
• Update and discuss ordinance changes and proposed new ordinances

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Registrar of Vital Statistics monthly reports for September and October and the Pequannock Health Department reports for August and September. The board nominated Jay Rosania to serve as secretary in the President’s absence, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Registrar of Vital Statistics reports Sep‑Oct and Pequannock Health reports Aug‑Sep (unanimous)
• Nominated Jay Rosania as board secretary (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on November 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The board will approve the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. It will consider Application #BOA 25‑10 from Judy Bischoff seeking approval for excess improved lot coverage, excess building coverage, and intensification of a deficient front‑yard setback for a two‑story addition at 31 Felch Road, Block 2008, Lot 5. The agenda also includes a request to form a 2026 nominating committee for the chairman and vice‑chairman.

• Approval of minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of Judy Bischoff Application #BOA 25‑10 for excess lot and building coverage and front‑yard setback changes at 31 Felch Road
• Request for a 2026 Nominating Committee for chairman and vice‑chairman

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. It also approved Application # BOA 25-10 submitted by Judy Bischoff for 31 Felch Road, which seeks excess lot coverage, excess building coverage, and a reduced front‑yard setback. Volunteers were appointed as chairman and vice‑chairman of the 2026 Nominating Committee.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Application # BOA 25-10 for 31 Felch Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian O’Connor as chairman of 2026 Nominating Committee
• Appointed John Novalis as vice‑chairman of 2026 Nominating Committee

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will consider Resolution #25-233, which would permit an executive session to discuss interviews of candidates for the Business Administrator position. If the resolution is adopted, that portion of the meeting will be closed to the public. No other agenda items are listed for this special meeting.

• Resolution #25-233: authorize executive session to discuss personnel interviews for Business Administrator candidates

The Borough Council adopted Resolution #25-233 authorizing a closed‑session meeting to discuss personnel matters, police department structure, and collective bargaining issues. The motion was made by Council President Cicarelli, seconded, and approved by the council on October 29 2025. No vote tally was recorded. The council then adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:12 p.m.

• Approved Resolution #25-233 authorizing executive session (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 8:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission unanimously approved the September 2025 minutes. A motion passed to allocate $350 for a New Jersey Invasive Species Task Force survey of Spring Garden Lake. Commissioners also finalized the EC logo design, choosing a grey‑ish white heron centered on the logo, and set the final 2025 meeting for November 18, 2025.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Allocated $350 for NJ Invasive Species Task Force survey of Spring Garden Lake
• Adopted EC logo pattern: grey‑ish white heron centered
• Scheduled final 2025 EC meeting for November 18, 2025

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board will review a resolution for a major subdivision at 42 & 48 Brooklake Road. The board is also processing several site plan waivers for changes in tenancy at various commercial addresses.

• Resolution for 23 single-family dwelling lots at 42 & 48 Brooklake Road
• Site plan waiver for Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, LLP at 600 Campus Drive
• Site plan waiver for Mirion-Capintec at 5 Vreeland Road
• Site plan waiver for Novalis Roofing & Siding at 93 Passaic Avenue
• Site plan waiver for European Wax Center at Florham Village

The Planning Board unanimously ratified eight site‑plan waivers for changes in tenancy and use. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. Finally, the Board approved an amended resolution for the Coviello Brothers Greenhouse Property subdivision, adding language that the Title 39 enforcement condition applies only if applicable.

• Ratified site‑plan waivers 25SPW‑20 through 25SPW‑27 – all members present and eligible voted to ratify
• Approved minutes of the August 11, 2025 meeting – all members present and eligible voted to approve
• Approved amendment to Coviello Brothers Greenhouse Property subdivision resolution – all members present and eligible voted to approve

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve the September meeting minutes and review several project updates, including floating wetlands, tree planting, and a trail‑grant design. Members will consider a vote on funding to hire an invasive‑species task force for the Foote’s Pond partnership. Additional items such as rain‑garden planning, deer‑fencing, and educational material procurement will also be discussed.

• Approve minutes from the September meeting
• Vote on spend to hire an Invasive Task Force for Foote’s Pond partnership
• Update on floating wetlands and tree planting
• Trail Grant Design update (Mary)
• Rain Garden workshop planning – awaiting response from Rutgers

The commission postponed approval of the meeting minutes. It also tabled the $400,000 exterior restoration project to 2026 for further discussion. The commission approved a partnership with the Jaycees for a December 6 event, providing access to the LRSH, hand wipes, and bathroom facilities, and moved its own meeting to that date. A reading day at the LRSH for the July 4 celebrations was decided, with a request for town funding to purchase books.

• Minutes approval tabled (postponed)
• Exterior restoration project ($400,000) tabled to 2026
• Approved partnership with Jaycees for Dec 6 event, providing LRSH access, hand wipes, bathrooms, no charge, and rescheduled meeting to Dec 6 at 11:30
• Decided to hold a reading day at LRSH for July 4 celebrations and requested town funding for books
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from the October 1 meeting and consider three applications for variances regarding lot coverage and rear yard setbacks. The board will also hear a request for a variance involving a two-story addition.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 Zoning Board minutes
• BOA25-8: Nick & Kim Buccheri (12 Sherbrooke Drive) – patio, pergola, and deck steps
• BOA25-9: Steven & Marian Gerges (16 Forest Drive) – rear walk-out basement stairway
• BOA25-10: Judy Bischoff (31 Felch Road) – two-story addition and front yard setback

The Board approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved three variance applications: Nick & Kim Buccheri, Steven & Marian Gerges, and Judy Bischoff. All approvals were passed with all members present and eligible voting in favor.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Nick & Kim Buccheri application BOA25-8 (unanimous)
• Approved Steven & Marian Gerges application BOA25-9 (unanimous)
• Approved Judy Bischoff application BOA25-10 after lot‑coverage reduction (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to extend affordability controls for properties on Park Avenue and Passaic Avenue. The body will also review a drainage update for Lincoln Avenue and a 2025 Best Practices Inventory overview.

• Ordinances #25-28, #25-29, and #25-30 to extend affordability controls at 188 Park Avenue, 45 Passaic Avenue, and 55-61 Passaic Avenue
• Contract award for Fernwood Road resurfacing and safety improvement project (Contract #FP25-07)
• Adoption of the 2025 Morris County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Tax appeal settlements for 15 Vreeland Road and 42 Cathedral Avenue
• Appointment of Ahmed Aboelhasan to the Florham Park Volunteer Fire Department

The Borough Council adopted a proclamation designating October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Florham Park. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Mark Taylor and council members. No other actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Proclaimed October 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Borough Council Meetings

The Florham Park Borough Council will consider several consent‑agenda resolutions, including a 9‑1‑1 upgrade contract under New Jersey State Contract NJ 83925‑10109 that expires 04/30/2026. Other items include a memorandum of understanding for the police chief to join the First Amendment Support Team, a new generator contract, and appointments for interim staff and a part‑time recreation supervisor. After the consent agenda, the council will vote on payment of vouchers and open the floor for public comment.

• Authorize the police chief to execute a memorandum of understanding with Morris County and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office for the First Amendment Support Team (FAST) (#25-216)
• Authorize a 9‑1‑1 upgrade pursuant to NJ State Contract NJ 83925‑10109, expiring 04/30/2026 (#25-217)
• Authorize a new generator pursuant to Educational Services Commission of NJ Cooperative contract ESCNJ 22/23‑46, expiring 06/29/2026 (#25-218)
• Authorize appointment of a part‑time recreation cheerleading supervisor (#25-219)
• Authorize appointment of interim water utility superintendent with additional compensation (#25-220)

The October 2 work session provided updates from the Board of Education, Environmental Commission, Police, Public Works, and other departments. Council members introduced motions to approve a series of resolutions and to approve vouchers totaling $3,920,128.42, each motion was seconded. The minutes do not record any vote tallies or final approvals, so no substantive decisions were documented.

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and hear three variance applications. The applications request excess building or improved lot coverage and setbacks for properties at 4 Puddingstone Way, 12 Sherbrooke Drive, and 16 Forest Drive. Decisions will affect the proposed patios, decks, pergola, and a rear basement stairway.

• Approve minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting
• Christina Anello – Application #BOA25-7 for excess building coverage and patio/roof additions at 4 Puddingstone Way
• Nick & Kim Buccheri – Application #BOA25-8 for excess improved lot coverage, rear yard setback, patio, pergola, and deck steps at 12 Sherbrooke Drive
• Steven & Marian Gerges – Application #BOA25-9 for non‑compliant rear yard setback and rear basement stairway at 16 Forest Drive

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Christina Anello application for excess building coverage, the Nick & Kim Buccheri application for a patio and pergola, and the Steven & Marian Gerges application for a rear‑yard stairway variance. All motions were passed with all members present and eligible voting in favor.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Christina Anello application #BOA25-7 (unanimous)
• Approved Nick & Kim Buccheri application #BOA25-8 (unanimous)
• Approved Steven & Marian Gerges application #BOA25-9 (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. It approved up to $100 for laser equipment to support a townwide tree survey, $15,000 for floating wetlands at Spring Garden Lake, $5,000 for ten native trees at the lake, and $100 for Halloween candy for the October Arts & Music Festival. Additional items such as the ANJEC shirt logo pattern and a Morris County trail grant application were noted but not voted on.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100 for lasers to assist tree survey
• Approved $15,000 for new floating wetlands at Spring Garden Lake
• Approved $5,000 for ten native trees at Spring Garden Lake
• Approved $100 to purchase Halloween candy for Arts & Music Festival
• Logo pattern decided for ANJEC shirts (feedback to be gathered)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will consider Resolution #25-206, which would authorize an executive session to discuss an affordable housing update and personnel matters. Council members will hear public hearings on several ordinances, including regulations for electric bicycles and scooters and wage changes for non‑union seasonal employees. The council will vote on contract awards, such as the vehicle storage building for the sewer utility and a non‑fair open contract for online pet licensing. Additional items include appointments for a part‑time recreation yoga instructor and an accounts clerk, as well as routine consent‑agenda resolutions.

• Resolution #25-206 – authorize executive session for affordable housing update and personnel matters
• Ordinance #25-23 – regulate certain electric bicycles and scooters
• Ordinance #25-24 – establish 2025 salaries and wages for non‑union seasonal, hourly, temporary, per diem and part‑time employees
• Resolution #25-209 – authorize contract award (Contract #FP25-02) for a vehicle storage building for the borough sewer utility
• Resolution #25-211 – authorize award of a non‑fair and open contract for online pet licensing

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on September 17, 2025 will approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. The board will hear two variance applications: Nick & Kim Buccheri for 12 Sherbrooke Drive requesting excess improved lot coverage and a rear yard setback, and Christina Anello for 4 Puddingstone Way requesting excess building coverage and excess improved lot coverage. Testimony will not be accepted after 9:30 p.m.

• Approve minutes from September 3, 2025 meeting
• Variance BOA25-8 – 12 Sherbrooke Drive – excess improved lot coverage and rear yard setback
• Variance BOA25-7 – 4 Puddingstone Way – excess building coverage and excess improved lot coverage

The board approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. They voted to defer the Buccheri variance application (BOA25‑8) to the October 1, 2025 meeting. They approved the Anello variance application (BOA25‑7) for 4 Puddingstone Way with a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Carried Nick & Kim Buccheri variance application BOA25‑8 to Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Christina Anello variance application BOA25‑7 for 4 Puddingstone Way (6‑1)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will approve the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It will approve monthly vital statistics reports from the borough and from Pequannock Township. The board will receive a staff report and discuss any new business. An unfinished‑business item will provide an update on the legal review of proposed health ordinances.

• Approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Registrar of Vital Statistics monthly reports (May–August 2025)
• Approval of Pequannock Township monthly reports (April–July 2025)
• Update on legal review of proposed health ordinances
• Public comment period

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Registrar of Vital Statistics monthly reports for May through August and the Pequannock Health Department reports for April through July. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 14, 2025 Board of Health minutes (all members in favor)
• Approved Registrar of Vital Statistics monthly reports May‑August and Pequannock Health Department reports April‑July (all members in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all members in favor)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough of Florham Park designated September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Mark Taylor signed the proclamation and urged residents to wear teal and join awareness activities. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Proclaimed September 2025 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider variance requests for residential projects. The board will review applications regarding lot coverage and setbacks for three specific properties.

• Front-yard setback approval for a deck at 14 Pinchbrook Drive
• Excess improved lot coverage and grade increase for a pool and patio at 252 Brooklake Road
• Excess building and lot coverage for a patio and roof additions at 4 Puddingstone Way

The board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It approved Victor Viola’s front‑yard setback application (BOA25‑6). It approved Daniel DeSimone’s variance for lot coverage (BOA25‑5). It carried Christina Anello’s application (BOA25‑7) to the September 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (all members present and eligible voted to approve)
• Approved Victor Viola front‑yard setback application BOA25‑6 (all members present and eligible voted to approve)
• Approved Daniel DeSimone lot‑coverage variance BOA25‑5 (all members present and eligible voted to approve)
• Carried Christina Anello application BOA25‑7 to September 17, 2025 meeting (all members present and eligible voted to carry)

Borough Council Meetings

The Florham Park Borough Council adopted Ordinance #25-22, amending Section 208-23 to officially designate Beacon Hill Road as a public borough street. The amendment reflects the street’s presence on tax maps and a developer agreement with JDN Properties at Florham Park, LLC. No other substantive actions were recorded; a separate Ordinance #25-23 on electric bicycles and scooters was introduced but not adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-22 designating Beacon Hill Road as a borough street

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board will consider an application for an amended preliminary and final major subdivision. The proposal involves the Coviello Brothers Greenhouse Property, Inc. site.

• Application #25MSD-1: Proposed 23 single-family dwelling lots, a sewer pump station lot, and a remainder lot at 42 & 48 Brooklake Road (Block 4101, Lots 5, 6, 25)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded regarding the Coviello Brothers Greenhouse subdivision application or any other agenda items.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. It authorized the board attorney to prepare a positive resolution for Daniel DeSimone’s excess lot‑coverage request and to carry that application to the September 3, 2025 hearing. The board also unanimously approved Victor Viola’s front‑yard setback variance application. No decision was recorded for the Christina Anello application.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized board attorney to prepare positive resolution for DeSimone excess lot coverage (unanimous)
• Carried DeSimone application to September 3, 2025 hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Victor Viola front‑yard setback variance (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The council introduced Ordinance #25-22 on July 17, 2025 to amend Section 208-23 of the borough code. The ordinance officially designates Beacon Hill Road as a borough street. It was adopted on August 14, 2025. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-22 designating Beacon Hill Road as a borough street (adopted Aug 14, 2025)

Planning Board Meeting Information

The board approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. It approved a one-year extension for McDonalds USA’s site-plan approval, moving the expiration to May 22, 2026. The board administratively approved a site-plan waiver for Speedy Mart at 182 Ridgedale Avenue, changing ownership of the convenience store. The Coviello Brothers Greenhouse subdivision application was carried over to the hearing on August 11, 2025.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Approved one-year extension for McDonalds USA, Application #22SP-5 (unanimous roll call)
• Administratively approved Speedy Mart site-plan waiver, 182 Ridgedale Avenue (by Mike Sgaramella)
• Carried Coviello Brothers Greenhouse subdivision application #25MSD-1 to Aug 11, 2025 (unanimous roll call)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Board approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. It then voted to carry the variance application for 252 Brooklake Road to the August 6, 2025 meeting without further notice or publication. All members present and eligible voted in favor of both actions.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Carried Daniel DeSimone variance application to Aug 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council voted to adopt Resolution #25-155, which endorses the Planning Board’s 2025 Round Four Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The resolution directs the affordable‑housing attorney and planner to file it with the state program and to defend any challenges. The motion was made by Councilman Carpenter, seconded by Councilwoman Santoro, and was approved. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #25-155 endorsing the 2025 Round Four Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Planning Board Meeting Information

The board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. Members heard a presentation on the fourth‑round Housing Element, which requires 305 affordable units and outlines how the borough will meet that goal. A motion to adopt the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan resolution was made, seconded and approved by all members present. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Element and Fair Share Plan resolution (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance #25-20, applying state traffic regulations to the private property at 19 Vreeland Road. It also adopted Ordinance #25-21 amending water‑use restrictions, approved payment vouchers totaling $4,509,783.07, and authorized a slate of resolutions covering contracts, grants, and liquor‑license renewals.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-20 (traffic regulation on 19 Vreeland Road) – motion passed
• Adopted Ordinance #25-21 (amending water‑use restrictions) – motion passed
• Approved payment vouchers for current bills totaling $4,509,783.07
• Approved multiple resolutions authorizing contracts, grants, and 2025‑2026 liquor‑license renewals
• Approved minutes of the May 1, 2025 work session
• Approved appointment of Council President Cicarelli as July 4 liaison and Councilman Johnstone to the Pool Committee through Dec 31 2025
• Granted donation of six day passes for the Municipal Pool to Delaney at the Green
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously at approximately 6:57 p.m.

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board ratified five site‑plan waivers for changes in ownership or tenancy. It unanimously approved a 3‑story multifamily residential building with a one‑story retail component at 1 Hanover Road, and also approved a two‑sided billboard at 165 Park Avenue. The board granted a one‑year extension of the McDonald’s site‑plan approval through May 22 2026. An executive session was authorized to discuss affordable‑housing matters.

• Ratified five site‑plan waivers (25SPW‑12, 13, 14, 15, 17) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the April 28, 2025 meeting – unanimous
• Approved 25SP‑1 multifamily residential and retail project at 1 Hanover Road – unanimous
• Approved 24SP‑1 billboard project at 165 Park Avenue – unanimous
• Approved one‑year extension of McDonald’s site‑plan approval (expires May 22 2026) – unanimous
• Authorized executive session on affordable‑housing matters – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m. – unanimous

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Board approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It then voted to carry the variance request for 252 Brooklake Road (Application #BOA25-5) to the July 2, 2025 meeting for further consideration.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Carried variance application #BOA25-5 to July 2, 2025 (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Florham Park Borough Council adopted Ordinance #25-20, applying New Jersey traffic statutes to the private property at 19 Vreeland Road, Block 301 Lot 12. The ordinance requires the developer to install signs, posts, and striping in accordance with state traffic control standards and repeals any inconsistent ordinances. It takes effect upon final publication as required by law. No other substantive decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-20 to enforce traffic regulations on 19 Vreeland Rd property

Board of Health

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Registrar of Vital Statistics monthly reports for March and April and the Pequannock Health Department report for March. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Vital Statistics reports for March and April and Pequannock Health Dept. March report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved a site‑plan waiver for Jewish Life Center, LLC to use 215 Ridgedale Avenue for worship services, as previously permitted. Finally, the board approved a resolution for BPS Development Company, LLC's 80‑unit assisted‑living and memory‑care facility on Columbia Turnpike & Elm Street, with four members voting yes.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Jewish Life Center site‑plan waiver (unanimous)
• Approved BPS Development assisted‑living facility resolution (4 yes votes)

Borough Council Meetings

The minutes record the results of the Hanover Park Youth Wrestling competition, listing placements by weight class. No council decisions, approvals, or votes were documented.

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Board ratified administrative approvals for site‑plan waiver 25SPW‑10 (deck and ramp at 236 Ridgedale Avenue) and waiver 25SPW‑11 (tenancy change at Whippany Athletic Club, 184 Columbia Turnpike). The Board also approved the minutes of the April 14, 2025 Planning Board meeting. Both actions were approved by roll‑call vote of all members present.

• Ratified site‑plan waiver 25SPW‑10 for deck and ramp at 236 Ridgedale Avenue (approved by unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Ratified site‑plan waiver 25SPW‑11 for tenancy change at Whippany Athletic Club, 184 Columbia Turnpike (approved by unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes of the April 14, 2025 Planning Board meeting (approved by unanimous roll‑call vote)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission unanimously approved the March meeting minutes. The commission also confirmed that the 2025 EC budget of $30,000 was officially approved. Several upcoming activities were scheduled, including an Arbor Day sapling giveaway on April 25 and a planting event at Spring Garden Lake on June 6.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 EC budget of $30,000
• Scheduled Arbor Day sapling giveaway for April 25, 2025
• Installed second kiosk at Spring Garden Lake
• Set tentative date of June 6, 2025 for Northeast Earth Coalition planting event at SGL
• Will contact ANJEC to explore a composting seminar at the FP Library
• Requested additional environmental impact information for the Park Avenue billboard project
• Rolled over $500 from ANJEC grant into 2025 budget for EC shirts

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance #25-10, amending Section 238‑27 of the traffic code. The amendment bans left turns from northbound Elm Street onto westbound Columbia Turnpike between 7:00 a.m.‑9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.‑9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for police, fire, or emergency vehicles. The ordinance becomes effective upon final publication.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-10 amending turn prohibition at Elm St & Columbia Turnpike (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board ratified eight site‑plan waivers (25SPW‑3 through 25SPW‑9) after a motion by Mr. Guerin and a second by Ms. Santoro, with all present members voting in favor. The Board also approved the minutes of the March 24, 2025 meeting after a motion by Ms. Santoro and a second by Mr. Noss, again with unanimous approval from members present.

• Ratified site‑plan waivers 25SPW‑3 to 25SPW‑9 (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes of the March 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous vote)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council reviewed an overview of a Morris County Trail Grant for a continuous gravel trail around Spring Garden Lake. Deadlines for the Letter of Intent (April 4) and application submissions were noted. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded on the project.

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. The board then discussed BPS Development Company's application for a use variance and amended site plan for an 80‑unit assisted‑living facility, but no vote or formal decision on that application was recorded. The meeting was opened to the public and concluded without further approvals.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous approval)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission approved the February meeting minutes unanimously. It set several events for 2025, including a townwide cleanup on March 29, an Arbor Day sapling giveaway on April 25, and the installation of a second kiosk at Spring Garden Lake in early April. The remaining $500 from the ANJEC grant was rolled into the 2025 budget for commission shirts, and the next commission meeting was scheduled for April 22, 2025.

• February minutes approved unanimously
• Townwide cleanup scheduled for March 29, 2025 at Emmit Field (led by Ms. Riordan)
• Arbor Day sapling giveaway set for April 25, 2025 at Florham Park Library (75 saplings)
• Installation of second kiosk at Spring Garden Lake planned for first week of April
• Remaining $500 ANJEC grant rolled into 2025 budget for EC shirts
• Next Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025 (Earth Day)

Planning Board Meeting Information

The board approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting. It then approved the Columbia Hanover application for a 3‑story multifamily building with retail at 1 Hanover Road, with conditions, by a 7‑2 vote. The approval requires County traffic approval and compliance with fire, EV parking and other site conditions. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Columbia Hanover application for 1 Hanover Road (7-2 vote)

Borough Council Meetings

The council approved Ordinance #25-09, raising the 2025 municipal budget by 3.5% ($639,505.06) beyond the standard cap. It also adopted Ordinance #25-10, adding a left‑turn prohibition on Elm Street at Columbia Turnpike during weekday mornings and evenings. Additional ordinances set new fire‑department connection indicator light rules, authorized $2.31 M in general capital projects, and funded $1 M of sewer‑utility improvements.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-09 to increase CY 2025 budget by 3.5% ($639,505.06)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-10 amending turn prohibitions at Elm St & Columbia Turnpike (left turn banned 7‑9 am & 7‑9 pm Mon‑Fri)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-11 adding fire‑department connection indicator light requirements, with fines up to $500 for violations
• Adopted Ordinance #25-12 authorizing general capital projects funded $2,310,200 (General Capital Improvement Fund), $25,000 (Open Space Fund) and $182,437 (NJDOT Grant)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-13 authorizing sewer‑utility capital projects funded $1,000,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Verrico application (BOA25-1) for excess lot and building coverage and rear‑yard setback changes. The Soden application (BOA25-3) for excess lot coverage to install a generator pad was approved as well. All approvals were by unanimous roll‑call vote of members present.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Dominic and Donatella Verrico application BOA25-1 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved William and Kathy Soden application BOA25-3 (unanimous roll‑call)