Morristown, NJ

Redevelopment Entity

Town Council

The Morristown Town Council is meeting to introduce and adopt ordinances, approve resolutions, and hold a public hearing. Key actions include introducing a $100,000 sewer lateral installation ordinance and a handicapped parking ordinance, adopting ordinances on instructional kitchens and prohibiting wildlife feeding, and approving numerous resolutions including redeveloper designations for North Park Place and 2-10 Washington Street. The agenda also includes several consent agenda items for permits and approvals.

• Ordinance O-23-2026: $100,000 from Sewer Capital Reserve for sewer lateral installation
• Ordinance O-24-2026: dedicated handicapped parking space at 207.5 Speedwell Avenue
• Ordinance O-22-2026: prohibiting the feeding of wildlife
• Resolution R-145-2026: conditionally designating SJP Morristown Green LLC as redeveloper for North Park Place
• Resolution R-138-2026: award contract to Z-Tech Contracting for pickleball courts

Redevelopment Entity

Town Council

The Town Council will consider ordinances to establish compensation for the Mayor, Council, and non-union management. The body will also review grant applications for sidewalk and road improvements and a purchase agreement for affordable housing.

• Ordinance O-19-2026 and O-20-2026 regarding compensation for elected officials and non-union management
• Ordinance O-22-2026 to prohibit the feeding of wildlife
• Grant applications for Madison Street sidewalk safety and Mills Street and Martin Luther King Avenue resurfacing
• Resolution R-125-2026 regarding a purchase and sale agreement between Morris Habitat for Humanity, Inc. and 10-16, LLC
• Settlement of tax appeals for Lukoil North America, LLC

The Morristown Town Council adopted four ordinances: O-19-2026 (compensation for Mayor, Council, and Council President), O-20-2026 (compensation ranges for management/non-union employees), O-21-2026 (clarifying vehicle weight limits for parking), and introduced O-22-2026 (prohibiting wildlife feeding) for a public hearing on August 18. The Council also approved eight resolutions, including grant applications for Madison Street sidewalk improvements and a resurfacing project, a purchase and sale agreement with Morris Habitat for Humanity, and a settlement of tax appeals with Lukoil North America. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted O-19-2026, setting compensation for Mayor, Council, and Council President (5-0)
• Adopted O-20-2026, setting compensation ranges for management/non-union employees (5-0)
• Adopted O-21-2026, clarifying vehicle weight limits for parking on Town streets (5-0)
• Introduced O-22-2026, prohibiting wildlife feeding; public hearing set for Aug 18 (5-0)
• Approved R-122/123-2026, NJDOT grant applications for Madison Street sidewalk safety (5-0)
• Approved R-124-2026, NJDOT grant application for Mills St & MLK Ave resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved R-125-2026, purchase and sale agreement with Morris Habitat for Humanity (5-0)
• Approved R-129-2026, settlement of Lukoil tax appeals (5-0)

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

The Town Council adopted two ordinances appropriating funds for capital improvements: O-16-2026, which appropriates $565,000 for wastewater treatment facility and conveyance system improvements, and O-17-2026, which appropriates $2,967,000 and authorizes $2,817,000 in bonds for various capital improvements. The Council also introduced four ordinances, including one to permit instructional kitchens and three related to compensation for elected officials and management staff, all scheduled for public hearings in July and August. Additionally, the Council adopted the Morristown Partnership Special Improvement District 2026 Budget and authorized renewal of liquor licenses for 2026-2027.

• Adopted Ordinance O-16-2026, appropriating $565,000 for wastewater treatment facility and conveyance system improvements.
• Adopted Ordinance O-17-2026, appropriating $2,967,000 and authorizing $2,817,000 in bonds for various capital improvements.
• Introduced Ordinance O-18-2026, permitting and regulating instructional kitchens for cooking classes; public hearing set for August 18, 2026.
• Introduced Ordinance O-19-2026, establishing compensation for the Mayor, Town Council, and Council President; public hearing set for July 14, 2026.
• Introduced Ordinance O-20-2026, establishing compensation ranges for management/non-union employees; public hearing set for July 14, 2026.
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-2026, amending parking and prohibited use sections to clarify vehicle weight limitations based on gross vehicle weight rating; public hearing set for July 14, 2026.
• Adopted Resolution R-118-2026, adopting the Morristown Partnership Special Improvement District 2026 Budget.
• Adopted Resolutions R-119-2026 and R-120-2026, authorizing renewal of plenary retail distribution and consumption liquor licenses for 2026-2027.

Redevelopment Entity

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

Redevelopment Entity

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)

Redevelopment Entity

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)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss ordinances regarding dedicated handicapped parking on Madison Street and Speedwell Avenue. The body is also reviewing professional service contracts and grant applications for municipal infrastructure.

• Ordinance O-05-2026: Dedicated handicapped parking space for a resident of Madison Street
• Ordinance O-04-2026: Removal of handicapped parking space adjacent to 189 Speedwell Avenue
• Resolution R-80-2026: Grant funding applications for Runway 5-23 safety improvements at Morristown Municipal Airport
• Resolution R-81-2026: Professional planning services agreement with Topology NJ LLC for Master Plan open space elements
• Resolution R-84-2026: Purchase of a Peterbilt Model 548 HD dump truck with plow and spreader

The council approved all items on the consent agenda, adopted three ordinances and rescinded one, and unanimously adopted a series of resolutions covering contracts, grant funding, and equipment purchases. All votes were unanimous, with vote counts of 5‑0 or 6‑0 as recorded. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, park use, liquor license) – Adopted [5‑0] or [6‑0]
• Adopted Ordinance O‑05‑2026 for a dedicated handicapped parking space – Adopted [6‑0]
• Adopted Ordinance O‑06‑2026 amending vital‑records fees – Adopted [6‑0]
• Adopted Ordinance O‑04‑2026 rescinding a handicapped parking space – Adopted [6‑0]
• Adopted Resolution R‑78‑2026 amending Acrisure LLC risk‑management contract – Adopted [6‑0]
• Adopted Resolution R‑79‑2026 releasing performance guarantees for 168 Morris St – Adopted [6‑0]
• Adopted Resolution R‑80‑2026 authorizing grant funding for Morristown Airport runway safety – Adopted [6‑0]
• Adopted Resolution R‑84‑2026 authorizing purchase of a new Peterbilt dump truck – Adopted [6‑0]

Redevelopment Entity

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss several tax appeal settlements and the designation of a redeveloper for properties on Washington Street. The body is also considering compensation ranges for Special Police Officers and various liquor license extensions for sidewalk cafes.

• Designation of TAG Development LLC as redeveloper for 2, 6, and 10 Washington Street
• Ordinance O-03-2026 to establish compensation ranges for Third Class Special Police Officers
• Settlement of 11 different tax appeals, including 195 Speedwell Avenue and 60 Elm Street
• Public hearings for FY 2026 CDBG and ESG applications for housing and outreach programs
• Ordinance O-04-2026 to remove a handicapped parking space adjacent to 189 Speedwell Avenue

The Morristown Town Council adopted the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes and approved several permits and license extensions. It introduced an ordinance rescinding a designated handicapped parking space and adopted an ordinance setting compensation for special police officers. The council also approved a series of resolutions authorizing settlements of tax appeals.

• Approved February 17, 2026 council minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved ABC Social Affair permit for Morris County Patriot's Ball on May 9, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved extensions of liquor licenses for Town Bar + Kitchen, The Office, and Stirling Tavern (6-0 each)
• Approved facility use request for League of Women Voters NoKings3 Rally on March 28 (6-0)
• Approved introduction of Ordinance O-04-2026 rescinding a handicapped parking space on Speedwell Avenue (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-03-2026 establishing compensation ranges for Third Class Special Police Officers (6-0)
• Adopted tax‑appeal settlement resolutions R-61-2026 through R-69-2026 authorizing settlements (6-0 each)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss management compensation and sewer maintenance. The body is also reviewing the town's participation in an affordable housing dispute program.

• Ordinance O-03-2026: Establishing compensation ranges for Third Class Special Police Officer
• Resolution R-59-2026: Continued participation in the Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program
• Resolution R-60-2026: Contract for sewer TV inspection, locating, cleaning and cured-in-place pipe lining
• Shade Tree Commission: Invasive Species Ordinance Amendment
• ABC permits for Columbus Club and The Homestead for St. Patrick's Day

The Town Council approved several routine items, including the agenda change, the minutes from the February 10 meetings, and permits for local events. It also approved the introduction of Ordinance O‑3‑2026 concerning compensation for special police officers and adopted Resolution R‑60‑2026 to award a contract for sewer TV inspection and pipe‑lining services. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Amended order of business to move Mayor’s Proclamations – Adopted 6-0
• Approved minutes of February 10 executive session – Adopted 6-0
• Approved minutes of February 10 regular meeting – Adopted 6-0
• Approved Facilities Use Application for Morristown Corporate Classic – Adopted 6-0
• Approved ABC Social Affair Permit for Columbus Club St. Patrick’s Day – Adopted 6-0
• Approved ABC Extension of Premises Permit for The Homestead St. Patrick’s Day – Adopted 6-0
• Approved introduction of Ordinance O-3-2026 (special police officer compensation) – Adopted 6-0
• Adopted Resolution R-60-2026 authorizing sewer TV inspection contract – Adopted 6-0

Redevelopment Entity

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several contract awards and license renewals. The meeting includes a decision on waste collection services and a cannabis retail license renewal.

• Five-year contract for solid waste and recycling collection to F. Basso Jr. Rubbish Removal, Inc.
• Cannabis retail license renewal for Uma Flowers at 100 Ridgedale Avenue
• Professional services contract to Dougherty Planning & Development LLC for conflict planning
• ABC Extension of Premises Permit for Dublin Pub on March 14, 2026
• Grant application to the NJ Department of Community Affairs Local Recreation Improvement Grant Program

The Morristown Town Council adopted several resolutions, all with unanimous votes, covering waste collection, professional services, a cannabis retail license renewal, temporary appropriations, and a grant application. The council also approved the consent agenda items, including the prior meeting minutes and a special event permit for the Dublin Pub. No other substantive business was taken up.

• Approved Jan 27, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved ABC Extension Permit for Dublin Pub St. Patrick's Day (7-0)
• Approved NJ State Firemen's Membership for Benjamin Mackoff (7-0)
• Adopted R-49-2026 awarding five‑year solid waste contract to F. Basso Jr. Rubbish Removal, Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted R-54-2026 authorizing professional services contract with Dougherty Planning & Development LLC (7-0)
• Adopted R-55-2026 renewing cannabis retail license for UMA Flowers at 100 Ridgedale Ave (7-0)
• Adopted R-57-2026 authorizing additional 2026 temporary appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted R-58-2026 approving grant application to NJ Dept. of Community Affairs Local Recreation Improvement Grant (7-0)

Town Council

The Morristown Town Council will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and two social‑affair permits. It will discuss two ordinances that change the placard numbers for dedicated handicapped parking spaces on Henry Street and Hill Street. Several resolutions will be voted on, notably joining the Morris County Adaptive Recreation Program and awarding a five‑year solid waste and recycling collection contract to F. Basso Jr. Rubbish Removal, Inc.

• Approve minutes from the Jan 13, 2026 executive and regular meetings
• Approve social‑affair permits for Village Angels of Tanzania (Mar 6, 2026) and Fraternal Order of Eagles (Mar 14‑15, 2026)
• Amend placard numbers for dedicated handicapped parking spaces on Henry Street and Hill Street
• Authorize the town to join the Morris County Adaptive Recreation Program for 2026
• Award a five‑year solid waste and recycling collection contract to F. Basso Jr. Rubbish Removal, Inc.

The Council unanimously approved a strategic plan for the Morristown/Morris Township Municipal Alliance Grant for FY 2027. It also adopted six resolutions covering adaptive recreation participation, a drug‑testing agreement, a tax‑assessment correction, municipal fee settings, and a historic‑preservation easement amendment. Additionally, two ordinances changing the placard numbers for dedicated handicapped parking spaces on Henry Street and Hill Street were adopted. A resolution to award a five‑year rubbish‑removal contract was tabled.

• Adopted Resolution R-53-2026 authorizing strategic plan for Municipal Alliance Grant FY 2027 (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R-47-2026 authorizing town to join Morris County Adaptive Recreation Program (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R-48-2026 authorizing agreement with Valley Health Medical Group for alcohol and drug testing services (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R-50-2026 authorizing tax assessor to correct assessment on 61.5 Wetmore Avenue (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R-51-2026 setting fees, interest and penalties on municipal charges for 2026 (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R-52-2026 amending historic preservation easement for Morristown & Morris Township Library (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-1-2026 amending placard number for handicapped parking space on Henry Street (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2-2026 amending placard number for handicapped parking space on Hill Street (6‑0)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider a large volume of professional service contracts for legal, engineering, and financial roles. The body will also vote on designating North Park Place Holdings, LLC as a redeveloper and updating handicapped parking placards.

• Conditional designation of North Park Place Holdings, LLC as redeveloper for Block 5901
• Contract for replacement playground equipment at Orchard Street Playground via Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc.
• Interlocal agreement with Morris County for cost assistance regarding the new county courthouse
• Ordinances to amend handicapped parking placard numbers for residents of 7 Henry Street and Hill Street
• Professional service contracts for auditors, bond counsel, municipal prosecutors, and consulting engineers

The Morristown Town Council adopted a series of resolutions awarding professional service contracts for arborist, auditor, bond counsel, public defender, redevelopment counsel, consulting engineer, financial analyst, labor counsel, municipal prosecutor, planning, psychological, tax appeal, appraisal, traffic engineer, IT support, and other services. The council also introduced two ordinances amending handicapped parking placard numbers for residents on Henry Street and Hill Street, with public hearings scheduled for January 27, 2026. A proposal to delegate authority for approving handicapped parking spaces to the Clerk's Office was tabled for further discussion.

• Adopted R-11-2026 awarding arborist consultation contract to ED Arborists & Foresters (6-0)
• Adopted R-12-2026 awarding auditor contract to O'Connor Davies (6-0)
• Adopted R-13-2026 awarding bond counsel contract to McManimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC (6-0)
• Adopted R-14-2026 awarding conflict municipal public defender contract to Robert A. Warmington, Esq. (6-0)
• Adopted R-17-2026 awarding consulting engineer contract to Alaimo Group (5-0, Pylypchuk abstained)
• Adopted R-21-2026 awarding financial analyst contract to Acacia Financial Group, Inc. (6-0)
• Introduced O-01-2026 amending handicapped parking placard for 7 Henry Street (6-0)
• Tabled delegation of handicapped parking approval authority to Clerk's Office

Redevelopment Entity

Town Council Reorganization 2026

The Morristown Town Council will elect a new President and Vice President, reappoint several officials, and adopt the 2026 temporary budget. The council will also consider resolutions to award contracts for sewerage sludge removal, municipal attorney services, and video recording of meetings. Additional ordinances and appointments will be presented for adoption.

• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Resolution R-2-2026: Adoption of the 2026 temporary budget
• Resolution R-5-2026: Contract award to Waste Management of NJ for sewerage sludge removal and hauling
• Resolution R-8-2026: Professional services contract to David Minchello (Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC) as municipal attorney
• Resolution R-10-2026: Contract award to Hamfeldt Video, LLC for video‑recording of Town Council meetings

The Town Council held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in three council members and the mayor, and electing Steven Pylypchuk as Council President and Christopher Russo as Vice President. The council unanimously adopted the 2026 temporary budget, cash management plan, and meeting schedule, and approved several contracts and appointments, including for sewerage sludge removal and municipal attorney services. No ordinances were introduced, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine administrative matters.

• Elected Steven Pylypchuk as Council President (7-0)
• Elected Christopher Russo as Council Vice President (7-0)
• Adopted 2026 temporary budget (R-2-2026, 7-0)
• Adopted 2026 cash management plan (R-3-2026, 7-0)
• Awarded sewerage sludge removal contract to Waste Management of NJ (R-5-2026, 7-0)
• Reappointed Jillian C. Barrick as Business Administrator (R-4-2026, 7-0)
• Awarded municipal attorney contract to David Minchello (R-8-2026, 7-0)
• Appointed Cary Lloyd to Parking Authority, Leandra Gerena to Rent Leveling Board, Nancy Helterman and Ken Katz to Zoning Board (all 7-0)