Morristown, New Jersey

Town Council

The Morristown Town Council holds a regular meeting including a public hearing on the Special Improvement District 2026 Budget Adoption. Among regular business, the council will introduce ordinances to permit instructional kitchens, set elected official and management compensation, and clarify truck parking weight limits. It will also vote on adopting a $565,000 appropriation for wastewater improvements and a $2.967 million bond ordinance for various capital improvements. Resolutions include adopting the SID budget, renewing ABC licenses, and requesting open space tax dedication.

• Public hearing on Special Improvement District 2026 Budget Adoption
• Introduction of Ordinance O-18-2026 permitting instructional kitchens for cooking classes
• Introduction of Ordinance O-19-2026 establishing compensation for Mayor, Council, and Council President
• Adoption of Ordinance O-16-2026 appropriating $565,000 for wastewater treatment facility improvements
• Adoption of Ordinance O-17-2026 appropriating $2,967,000 and authorizing $2,817,000 in bonds for capital improvements

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Town Council

The Morristown Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. They will also introduce two ordinances: one appropriating $565,000 for wastewater treatment facility improvements, and another appropriating $2,967,000 for various capital improvements, authorizing $2,817,000 in bonds. Several resolutions include renewal of ABC licenses, airport-related grants and reimbursements, and an automated parking enforcement system agreement. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and facility use permits.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2026 Municipal Budget (Resolution R-117)
• Ordinance O-16: $565,000 appropriation for wastewater treatment facility improvements
• Ordinance O-17: $2,967,000 bond ordinance for various capital improvements, authorizing $2,817,000 in bonds
• Resolution R-116: Agreement with Municipal Parking Services, Inc. for automated parking enforcement system
• Resolution R-114: Reimbursement of $170,866.98 to DM Airports for LED taxiway light and signage upgrades at Morristown Airport

The Town Council unanimously adopted the 2026 municipal budget and introduced two capital ordinances totaling over $3.5 million: a $565,000 wastewater treatment improvement and a $2.967 million bond for various capital projects. The Council also approved consent agenda items, renewed multiple ABC licenses, authorized airport grant applications and a taxiway lighting reimbursement, and approved an automated parking enforcement agreement. Public comment on the budget was heard with no speakers; other public comments addressed traffic enforcement and historical topics.

• Adopted 2026 municipal budget (6-0)
• Introduced $2.967M bond ordinance for capital improvements (6-0)
• Introduced $565,000 wastewater treatment facility improvement ordinance (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: meeting minutes, facility uses, ABC extension (5-0)
• Renewed 8 ABC licenses for 2026-2027 (6-0)
• Authorized application for FAA/NJDOT grant for airport runway project (6-0)
• Authorized $170,866.98 reimbursement to airport for LED taxiway lighting (6-0)
• Authorized automated parking enforcement system agreement with Municipal Parking Services (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a cap bank ordinance to allow exceeding budget limits, an amendment to alcohol beverage control hours, and resolutions awarding a curb/sidewalk/drainage contract to Cedar Contracting Co., authorizing estimated tax bills, and introducing the Morristown Partnership Special Improvement District budget. A presentation on a composting pilot program is also scheduled.

• Ordinance O-14-2026: Establish a cap bank to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Ordinance O-15-2026: Amend Chapter 6 on alcoholic beverage control for Sunday on-premises consumption hours
• Resolution R-101-2026: Award contract to Cedar Contracting Co. for 2026 curb, sidewalk and drainage project
• Resolution R-100-2026: Authorize estimated tax bills for 2026
• Resolution R-102-2026: Introduce Morristown Partnership Special Improvement District 2026 budget

The Town Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending Sunday hours for on-premises alcohol consumption, allowing earlier sales year-round. They also authorized a grant application for a food waste composting pilot program, awarded a contract for curb, sidewalk and drainage improvements to Cedar Contracting Co., Inc., and introduced the Morristown Partnership Special Improvement District 2026 budget. A proposed community service agreement with AHS Hospital Corp. (Atlantic Health) was presented but pulled for separate consideration and not voted on.

• Adopted ordinance O-15-2026 amending Sunday on-premises alcohol consumption hours (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance O-14-2026 establishing a cap bank for future budget appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted resolution R-99-2026 authorizing grant application to Morris County MUA for composting pilot (7-0)
• Adopted resolution R-101-2026 awarding curb, sidewalk and drainage contract to Cedar Contracting Co., Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted resolution R-100-2026 authorizing preparation and mailing of estimated tax bills (7-0)
• Adopted resolution R-102-2026 introducing Morristown Partnership Special Improvement District 2026 budget (7-0)
• Adopted resolution R-98-2026 waiving 20-day estoppel period for ordinance O-15-2026 (7-0)
• Resolution R-103-2026 (AHS Hospital Corp. community service agreement) pulled for separate consideration, no vote taken

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Town Council

The Town Council will introduce the 2026 municipal budget and a cap bank ordinance, hold a public hearing, and consider adopting ordinances setting police compensation and amending fees, alcohol hours, and public consumption rules. Resolutions include approving the budget introduction, awarding a pedestrian beacon contract at Morris and King Streets, and designating towing companies for 2026.

• Introduction of 2026 municipal budget (R-92) and cap bank ordinance (O-14)
• Ordinance amending Sunday alcohol hours for on-premises consumption (O-15)
• Ordinance adopting police compensation per PBA Local 43 agreement (O-11)
• Resolution awarding pedestrian beacon contract to Zuccaro, Inc. at Morris and King Streets (R-93)
• Ordinance replacing code on alcoholic, cannabis and hemp-derived beverages public consumption (O-13)

The Town Council unanimously adopted routine consent agenda items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, a facilities use permit for a July picnic at Gramby Park, and a firemen's membership application. Mayor Dougherty presented the proposed 2026 operating budget of $52.8 million, a 2.1% increase over 2025, which would raise the municipal tax rate by 3.2 cents. No formal vote was taken on the budget. Public comment focused on speeding concerns in the Olyphant/Jardine neighborhood and calls for court system accountability.

• Approved April 28 executive session minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 28 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved facilities use for Our Youth Their Future picnic at Gramby Park (5-0, Foster abstain)
• Approved NJ State Firemen's membership for John E. McNeil (6-0)

Local ABC Board

The Local ABC Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a consent agenda for eight extension of premises permits for The Homestead to serve alcohol during World Cup Soccer viewings. The main item is a resolution (R-97-2026) that would allow all alcohol consumption licensees to register for extended Sunday hours from 10AM during the English Premier Finals and FIFA World Cup 2026.

• Public hearing on ABC extension of premises permits for The Homestead
• Consent agenda: 8 extension permits for The Homestead for World Cup Soccer on specific dates in June and July 2026, 11AM-11PM
• Resolution R-97-2026: authorizing registration for extended alcohol service hours (10AM Sundays) for consumption licensees during English Premier Finals and FIFA World Cup 2026

The council approved a resolution allowing consumption licensees to open at 10AM on certain Sundays during the English Premier Finals and FIFA World Cup 2026, upon registration with the Town Clerk, as a trial run. The council also approved The Homestead's request for 21 extension of premises permits for World Cup matches but with stipulations, including guaranteed extensions for specific dates and conditional extensions for US games. Both motions passed unanimously 6-0.

• Approved Resolution R-97-2026 allowing Sunday 10AM opening for World Cup (6-0)
• Approved Homestead's World Cup permit extensions with conditions (6-0)
• Granted guaranteed extensions for June 19 (USA match) and July 19 (Final)
• Granted conditional extensions for US games on Thu-Sun with 5PM or earlier kickoff
• Set operating window at 1 hour before to 1 hour after matches
• Required outdoor screens and coordination with Town Clerk for conditional dates

Town Council

The council will introduce an ordinance establishing police officer compensation per a new agreement with PBA Local 43, along with ordinances amending vital records fees and replacing the city's alcohol and cannabis consumption rules. In executive session, the council will discuss a resolution on an amended affordable housing compliance structure. The council will also vote on several ordinances including dedicated handicapped parking spaces at 7 Henry Street and 189 Speedwell Avenue, updates to housing and building codes, and a resolution authorizing the police union contract.

• Introduction of Ordinance O-11-2026 setting police compensation per PBA Local 43 MOA
• Resolution R-90-2026 authorizing the MOA between the town and PBA Local 43
• Introduction of Ordinance O-12-2026 amending fees for vital records
• Introduction of Ordinance O-13-2026 replacing the city's alcohol, cannabis, and hemp beverage public consumption code
• Executive session resolution on amended Fourth Round Affordable Housing Compliance Structure

The Town Council adopted a police union agreement, an amended affordable housing compliance structure, and several ordinances regarding fees, traffic, and building codes. All items passed with a 6-0 vote.

• Adopted police union MOA (6-0)
• Adopted amended affordable housing compliance structure (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-11-2026 establishing police compensation (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-12-2026 amending vital record fees (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-13-2026 replacing alcohol consumption section (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-07-2026 amending handicapped placard for 7 Henry St (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-08-2026 adding handicapped space for 189 Speedwell Ave (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-09-2026 amending housing code to include invasives (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, with a public hearing and votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Notable items include introducing ordinances to amend building and construction fees, add a dedicated handicapped parking space at 189 Speedwell Avenue, and update housing maintenance rules on invasive species. The Council will also consider adopting a resolution for temporary appropriations and agreements for Burnham Park Pool concessions and YMCA use.

• Introduction of Ordinance O-10-2026 amending building and construction fees
• Introduction of Ordinance O-09-2026 updating housing maintenance code for 'emerging invasives'
• Introduction of Ordinance O-08-2026 adding a dedicated handicapped parking space at 189 Speedwell Avenue
• Resolution R-85-2026 authorizing a concession services agreement with Poppy's Concession at Burnham Park Pool for 2026
• Resolution R-86-2026 certifying completion of improvements at 100 Morris Street (M Station West)

The council adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including the certificate of completion for the M Station West redevelopment at 100 Morris Street. Four new ordinances were introduced for future hearings, covering handicapped parking, invasive species, and building fees. Two ordinances were finally adopted: a dedicated handicapped parking space at 55 Madison Street and updated vital records fees. Five resolutions were also adopted, authorizing pool concession and lease agreements, an inter-local agreement for purchasing, and temporary budget appropriations.

• Adopted consent agenda: minutes of March 24 (5-0, 1 abstention), plus event permits and ABC permits (all 6-0)
• Introduced O-07-2026 amending handicapped parking placard at 7 Henry Street (6-0)
• Introduced O-08-2026 adding handicapped parking space at 189 Speedwell Avenue (6-0)
• Introduced O-09-2026 adding emerging invasive species to housing code (6-0)
• Introduced O-10-2026 amending building and construction fees (6-0)
• Adopted O-05-2026 authorizing handicapped parking space at 55 Madison Street (6-0)
• Adopted O-06-2026 updating fees for vital records (6-0)
• Adopted resolutions R-85 to R-89: pool concession contract, M Station West certificate of completion, inter-local agreement for purchasing, temporary appropriations, YMCA pool lease (all 6-0)

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