Chatham, NJ

Planning Board

The Chatham Borough Planning Board meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM as a virtual meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting and an application resolution for PB Application #26-04 involving 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Ave (Lots 10, 12 & 13, Block 121), filed by 23 South Passaic Owner LLC & 33 South Passaic Owner LLC. No new or returning applications are listed, and no other substantive business appears on the agenda.

• Resolution #PB 2026-27 to approve minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting
• Application resolution for PB #26-04: 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Ave, Lots 10, 12 & 13, Block 121, by 23 South Passaic Owner LLC & 33 South Passaic Owner LLC
• Public comment periods scheduled before and after application resolutions
• No new or returning applications listed
• Next meeting scheduled for November 4, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Mayor & Borough Council

The Chatham Borough Mayor & Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, starting with a 6:30 p.m. closed session on pending affordable housing litigation and police personnel/litigation, then reconvenes publicly at 7:30 p.m. The council will hold public hearings and final votes on Ordinance #26-13, conveying a portion of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, and Ordinance #26-14, adding parking restrictions on Chandler Road. It will also introduce Ordinance #26-15 (parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue) and Ordinance #26-16 (prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts), and vote on Resolution #26-284 setting parking fees effective January 1, 2027. A consent agenda of Resolutions #26-285 through #26-299 covers routine items including the bills list, tax refunds, a Well #3 rehabilitation contract, and personnel appointments.

• Ordinance #26-13: final adoption vote on conveying part of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-14: final vote on parking restrictions on Chandler Road
• Ordinance #26-16: introduced to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts
• Ordinance #26-15: introduced to establish parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue
• Resolution #26-284: establishes parking fees effective January 1, 2027

Mayor & Borough Council

The Chatham Borough Mayor & Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 54 Fairmount Avenue, with a closed executive session on pending affordable housing litigation and attorney-client privileged police personnel/litigation matters before resuming publicly at 7:30 p.m. The council will hold public hearings and final votes on Ordinance #26-13, conveying a portion of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, and Ordinance #26-14 adding parking restrictions on Chandler Road. It will also introduce Ordinance #26-15 (parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue) and Ordinance #26-16 (prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts), and vote on Resolution #26-284 setting parking fees effective January 1, 2027. A consent agenda of Resolutions #26-285 through #26-299 covers routine items including a bills list, tax refunds, a Well #3 rehabilitation contract, and personnel appointments.

• Ordinance #26-13: final adoption vote on conveying part of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-14: final adoption vote on parking restrictions on Chandler Road
• Ordinance #26-16: introduced to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts
• Ordinance #26-15: introduced to establish parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue
• Resolution #26-284: establishes parking fees effective January 1, 2027

Shade Tree Commission

The Chatham Borough Shade Tree Commission meets Sept. 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301 of the Chatham Municipal Building. The agenda includes a vote to adopt an ordinance, a review of the 2027 budget, and discussion of a developer request to remove a tree at 106 Center Ave. Members will also hear updates on tree planting, a grant application, and potential construction at 205 Hillside. The agenda is mostly discussion items; no dollar amounts are listed.

• Vote to adopt an ordinance (subject not specified in agenda)
• Developer request to remove a tree at 106 Center Ave.
• Review of the 2027 budget
• Tree planting update: species confirmed, all native
• Grant application follow-up: draft completed

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Chatham Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider several applications, including the long-continued Minisink Club proposal to convert two tennis courts into four pickleball courts, and multiple residential variance requests. The board will also adopt minutes from two prior meetings. The agenda is primarily substantive, with public hearings on these applications.

• Minisink Club Inc., 1 Princeton St.: conversion of two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts (continued from prior meetings)
• Jag Construction, 205 Hillside Ave.: five C variances (side/front/rear yard setbacks, building coverage) and one D variance (floor area ratio)
• Jen & Richard White, 179 Center Ave.: C variance for maximum building coverage
• Jayme & Sean Montgomery, 2 Sussex Ave.: front yard and left side yard setbacks, D variance for maximum floor area
• Kavish Shukla & Ruttika Joshi, 14 Somerset Ave.: C variances for building coverage and side yard setback, D variance for maximum floor area

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Chatham Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to adopt minutes and hear several zoning applications. The board will consider a request to convert two tennis courts into four pickleball courts at the Minisink Club, as well as multiple variance applications for residential properties. The agenda includes both returning and new applications, with decisions or discussions expected on each.

• Minisink Club Inc., 1 Princeton St.: conversion of two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts (Application ZB 25-011)
• Jag Construction, 205 Hillside Ave.: five C variances (side yard, front yard, rear yard, building coverage) and one D variance (floor area ratio) (ZB 26-008)
• Jen & Richard White, 179 Center Ave.: C variance for maximum building coverage (ZB 26-006)
• Jayme & Sean Montgomery, 2 Sussex Ave.: front yard setback, left side yard setback, and D variance for maximum floor area (ZB 26-012)
• Kavish Shukla & Ruttika Joshi, 14 Somerset Ave.: C variances for building coverage and side yard setback, D variance for maximum floor area (ZB 26-005)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Chatham Borough Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular September meeting. The agenda includes public comments, approval of July meeting minutes, and discussion items regarding properties at 23 and 33 South Passaic Avenue, a house razing, and an update from the Borough Council. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled on the agenda.

• Discussion of 23 & 33 South Passaic Avenue
• Discussion of a house razing
• Borough Council update
• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Chatham Borough Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve June minutes and discuss several items, including a recap of applications for 23 and 33 South Passaic, Sign Committee and Zoning Board matters, the Master Plan, and a Council update. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 23 & 33 South Passaic application recap
• Sign Committee and Zoning Board items
• Master Plan discussion
• Council update
• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Shade Tree Commission

Environmental Commission

The Chatham Borough Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting with public comments, approval of June minutes, and reports on pending business. Topics include the Community Energy Plan, a biodiversity garden, public EV chargers, and a sustainable energy fair. The agenda is largely discussion and updates, with no formal votes on new ordinances or contracts.

• Community Energy Plan update and implementation/Green Work Plan
• Public EV Chargers discussion
• Borough Biodiversity Garden update
• Sustainable Energy Fair on September 19
• Quiet Summer Initiative update

CANCELLED Shade Tree Commission

Planning Board

The Chatham Planning Board is meeting to consider a preliminary and final major site plan application for properties at 17, 23, and 33 South Passaic Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the August 5 meeting and hear public comment. The agenda includes a resolution to adopt prior minutes and a review of the site plan application.

• PB Application #26-04: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Ave (Block 121, Lots 10, 12 & 13)
• Resolution #PB 2026-26: Approve minutes from August 5, 2026 meeting
• Application resolutions for PB #26-01 (River Road) and PB #26-02 (548 Main Street)

Planning Board

The Chatham Borough Planning Board is meeting to consider a preliminary and final major site plan application for properties at 17, 23, and 33 South Passaic Avenue. The board will also vote on resolutions for two previously discussed applications: one for 29-39 River Road and one for 548 Main Street. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and discussion items.

• Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Ave (Lots 10, 12 & 13, Block 121) by 23 South Passaic Owner LLC & 33 South Passaic Owner LLC
• Resolution PB #26-01 for AJDM River Rd at 29, 33, 37, & 39 River Road
• Resolution PB #26-02 for 548 Chatham, LLC at 548 Main Street
• Resolution PB 2026-26 to approve August 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider multiple applications for property variances and development. The agenda includes a request to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts and several residential setback and coverage requests.

• Minisink Club Inc. (1 Princeton St.): request to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts
• Jag Construction (205 Hillside Ave.): five C variances for setbacks and building coverage and one D variance for Floor Area Ratio
• Patrick Regan (43 North Summit Ave.): variances for maximum building coverage and maximum lot coverage
• Krista Cowley (25 N. Hillside Ave.): C variance for left side yard setback
• Swearing in of Lena Wang from Alternate II to Alternate I

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider multiple applications for property variances and development. Items include a request to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts and several residential setback and coverage applications.

• Minisink Club Inc. (1 Princeton St.): request to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts
• Jag Construction (205 Hillside Ave.): five C variances for setbacks and building coverage and one D variance for Floor Area Ratio
• Patrick Regan (43 North Summit Ave.): variances for maximum building coverage and maximum lot coverage
• Krista Cowley (25 N. Hillside Ave.): C variance for left side yard setback
• Swearing in of Lena Wang from Alternate II to Alternate I

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Chatham Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, to consider several applications. The most notable item is a long-pending request from the Minisink Club to convert two tennis courts into four pickleball courts, which has been carried over from previous meetings. The board will also review applications for variances on residential properties, including requests for setbacks, building coverage, and floor area ratio. The meeting will begin with the swearing-in of an alternate member and adoption of minutes from the July 22 meeting.

• Minisink Club Inc., 1 Princeton St.: conversion of two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts (Application ZB 25-011, carried from prior meetings)
• Jag Construction, 205 Hillside Ave.: five C variances (side yard, front yard, rear yard setbacks, max building coverage) and one D variance for floor area ratio (ZB 26-008)
• Patrick Regan, 43 North Summit Ave.: variances for maximum building coverage and maximum lot coverage (ZB 26-007)
• Krista Cowley, 25 N. Hillside Ave.: C variance for left side yard setback (ZB 26-011)
• Resolutions for applications ZB 26-003 (189 Watchung Ave.), ZB 26-004 (30 Coleman Ave. East), and ZB 26-002 (218 Washington Ave.)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Chatham Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to continue reviewing Application ZB 25-011 from Minisink Club Inc. to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts at 1 Princeton St. The board will consider updated engineer and planner reviews, as well as responses to prior comments, after a previous denial.

• Application ZB 25-011: conversion of two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts at 1 Princeton St.
• Updated engineer review dated 5-15-26 and planner review dated 5-13-26
• Drainage report signed 5.8.26
• Previous zoning denial letter on file

Board of Health

The Chatham Borough Board of Health is holding its regular meeting to review reports and discuss two items: an update on the food bank at the Methodist Church, and whether to post summer-specific health guidelines in the library, senior center, and possibly churches. The agenda is mostly routine, with reports and minutes adoption, but includes these two discussion items.

• Update on food bank at Methodist Church
• Discussion on posting summer health guidelines in library, senior center, possibly churches
• Adoption of meeting minutes
• Reports for April and May 2026

Mayor & Borough Council

The Chatham Borough Council will consider resolutions authorizing a $1,111,163.58 contribution to the Library of the Chathams capital campaign and an amended redevelopment agreement with BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC. The council will also hold first readings on ordinances to convey property to the housing partner and add parking restrictions on Chandler Road. The meeting includes proclamations, appointments, and a consent agenda with routine items. An executive session is scheduled to discuss attorney-client privileged advice on the library project and affordable housing.

• Resolution #26-268: $1,111,163.58 municipal contribution to Library of the Chathams capital campaign
• Resolution #26-267: Amended redevelopment agreement with BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-13: Conveyance of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-14: Parking restrictions on Chandler Road
• Consent agenda includes contracts for a Sierra EV pickup truck, road resurfacing, and a bucket truck

Mayor & Borough Council

The Chatham Borough Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on attorney-client privileged matters related to the library project and affordable housing. The council will vote on an amended redevelopment agreement with BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC and introduce an ordinance to convey a portion of Block 121, Lot 10 to the same entity. Other business includes proclamations, appointments, and a consent agenda with routine resolutions.

• Resolution #26-267: Approve amended redevelopment agreement with BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-13: Conveyance of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-14: Add parking restrictions on Chandler Road
• Resolution #26-272: Award road resurfacing contract to Schifano Construction via Morris County Co-op
• Resolution #26-271: Award contract to Greenbrook GMC for Sierra EV pickup truck

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board will continue its review of an application by Minisink Club Inc. to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts at 1 Princeton Street. The agenda includes updated engineer and planner reviews, as well as a response letter from the applicant. A prior denial letter is also part of the record.

• Application ZB 25-011: Minisink Club Inc. proposes converting two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts at 1 Princeton St.
• Board will consider updated engineer review, planner review, and applicant's response to prior comments.
• Previous denial letter is included in the agenda materials.

Planning Board

The Chatham Planning Board will meet on August 5, 2026, to adopt minutes from prior meetings, review public comments, and consider applications for major site plan approvals and zoning changes. The meeting includes preliminary and final reviews for mixed-use developments and commercial rezoning requests.

• Preliminary and final major site plan approval for 4-story mixed-use building at 29, 33, 37, & 39 River Road with 100 residential units and retail space
• Change of use from residential to commercial at 548 Main Street (PB Application #26-02), with two parking and signage variances requested
• Preliminary and final major site plan approval for 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Avenue (PB Application #26-04)
• Adoption of minutes from July 1 and July 16, 2026 meetings

Planning Board

The Chatham Planning Board will consider two major site plan applications: a 4-story mixed-use building with 100 units and retail space at 29-39 River Road, and a preliminary/final major site plan for 17-33 South Passaic Avenue. The board will also vote on a change-of-use application for 548 Main Street requiring two variances for parking and signage. Minutes from previous meetings will be adopted.

• Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for a 4-story mixed-use building with 100 units and retail at 29, 33, 37, & 39 River Road
• Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Avenue
• Change of use from Residential to Commercial at 548 Main Street with two variances for parking and signage
• Adoption of minutes from July 1 and July 16, 2026 meetings

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several residential variance applications regarding setbacks and lot coverage. The board is also addressing a request to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts, though that item is scheduled to be carried to August.

• Minisink Club Inc. (1 Princeton St.): Request to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts (carried to August 18)
• Matthew & Kathleen Mitchell (189 Watchung Ave.): Request for left side yard setback, building coverage, and Floor Area Ratio variances
• Katherine & Robert Magrane (30 Coleman Ave. East): Request for two C variances for side yard and front yard setbacks
• Richard & Regina Nelson (218 Washington Ave.): Request for building coverage and lot coverage variances
• Resolutions for Melanie & Tom Edwards (58 North Summit) and 54 Ridgeview LLC (215 Main St.)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider several variance applications and adopt minutes. The Minisink Club's proposal to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts, previously continued, will be carried to a special meeting on August 18, 2026. Other applications include variance requests for setbacks, building coverage, and lot coverage at various addresses.

• Minisink Club Inc., 1 Princeton St. – proposal to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts, carried to special meeting of August 18, 2026
• Matthew & Kathleen Mitchell, 189 Watchung Ave. – variances for left side yard setback, building coverage, and Floor Area Ratio
• Katherine & Robert Magrane, 30 Coleman Ave. East – two C variances for side yard setback and front yard setback
• Richard & Regina Nelson, 218 Washington Ave. – variances for building coverage and lot coverage
• Resolutions on Applications ZB 25-024 (Edwards, 58 North Summit) and ZB 25-021 (54 Ridgeview LLC, 215 Main St.)

Planning Board Special Meeting

The Chatham Planning Board will review Application #26‑01, a preliminary and final major site plan for a proposed four‑story mixed‑use building at 29‑39 River Road. The project includes 100 residential units and ground‑floor retail space. Board members will discuss the submitted plans, engineering reviews, and related compliance documents.

• Application #26‑01 for 4‑story mixed‑use building at 29‑39 River Road (100 units, retail)
• Review of engineering reports from AJDM Chatham LLC
• Fire Safety Bureau memorandum for River Road plans
• Water and sewer review letters from H2M
• Stormwater and flood compliance documents

Environmental Commission Cancelled

Mayor & Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several resolutions including amendments to the water and sewer fee schedule. The meeting also includes proposals for NJDOT grant applications regarding Washington Avenue improvements.

• Amendment of water and sewer rate fee schedule
• NJDOT grant application for Washington Avenue (Watchung Ave to Fairview Ave) project
• NJDOT grant application for Washington Avenue (Fairview Ave to Longwood Ave) project
• Establishment of a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) deferred compensation plan
• Executive session discussion regarding the Library project and affordable housing litigation

Mayor & Borough Council

The council will vote on a resolution amending water and sewer rates (Resolution 26-239) and approve grant applications for Washington Avenue improvements in two segments. They will also hear a presentation on 'Skip the Stuff' from the Environmental Commission and consider a consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and personnel items.

• Resolution 26-239 amending water and sewer fee schedule
• Resolution 26-240: NJDOT grant for Washington Ave (Watching to Fairview) improvements
• Resolution 26-241: NJDOT grant for Washington Ave (Fairview to Longwood) improvements
• Resolution 26-242 establishing a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) deferred compensation plan
• Discussion item: 'Skip the Stuff' presentation by the Environmental Commission

The Borough Council approved a resolution amending the water and sewer fee schedule, increasing various connection, tapping, and meter fees. It also approved two grant applications to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Washington Avenue improvements, and established a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for volunteer firefighters. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Amended water and sewer fee schedule, increasing multiple fees (unanimous)
• Approved NJDOT grant application for Washington Avenue (Watchung to Fairview) improvements (unanimous)
• Approved NJDOT grant application for Washington Avenue (Fairview to Longwood) improvements (unanimous)
• Established Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) deferred compensation plan for volunteer firefighters (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including contracts, grants, and personnel actions (unanimous)