Chatham, NJ

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss several items, including the razing of houses or buildings and record photography. The body will also review updates from the Borough Council and items related to the Zoning Board and Borough Sign Committee.

• House/building razing and record photography
• Fairmount
• Borough Sign Committee and Zoning Board items
• Borough Council Update

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to consider a returning application for the Minisink Club. The board will review requests to convert existing tennis courts into pickleball courts.

• Application ZB 25-011: Minisink Club Inc., 1 Princeton St., requesting conversion of two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to consider a returning application for the Minisink Club. The board will review requests to convert existing tennis courts into pickleball courts.

• Application ZB 25-011: Minisink Club Inc., 1 Princeton St., requesting conversion of two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 7, 2026 meeting. The board is scheduled to address an application resolution for properties at 17, 23, and 33 South Passaic Ave.

• Resolution PB 2026-28: Approval of October 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Application #26-04: Resolution for 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Ave (Lots 10, 12 & 13 Block 121)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several land-use applications, including a request to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts. The board will also review variance requests for three different properties regarding setbacks and building coverage.

• Minisink Club Inc. (1 Princeton St.): request to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts
• Jag Construction (205 Hillside Ave.): request for five C variances (setbacks and building coverage) and one D variance (floor area ratio)
• Kavish Shukla & Ruttika Joshi (14 Somerset Avenue): request for C variances (building coverage and side yard setback) and a D variance (maximum floor area)
• Resolution #ZB 2026-20: adoption of September 23, 2026 meeting minutes

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review reports on solar energy and the Community Energy Plan. The body will also discuss public EV chargers and updates to the CB Learning Forest and Open Space.

• Council Report on Solar Report
• Community Energy Plan implementation/Green Work Plan
• Borough Biodiversity Garden signage and plant markers
• Public EV Chargers discussion
• CB Learning Forest and Open Space update

Mayor & Borough Council

The Mayor and Borough Council will vote on ordinances to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts and convey property to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC. The body will also consider new parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue and a contract for boilers at the Stanley Center.

• Ordinance #26-16 to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts
• Ordinance #26-13 to convey Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-15 to establish parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue
• Resolution #26-304A for a contract with Britt Air HVAC for boilers at Stanley Center
• Resolution #26-309 appointing Conall Curry to the Chatham Fire Department

Mayor & Borough Council

The Mayor and Borough Council will consider final adoption of three ordinances regarding land use and traffic. The body will also review a consent agenda including budget amendments and personnel appointments.

• Ordinance #26-16: Prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts
• Ordinance #26-13: Conveyance of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-15: Establishing parking restrictions on Fairview Avenue
• Resolution #26-306: Budget insertion of revenue for Dept of Justice Bulletproof Vest Program
• Resolution #26-309: Appointment of Conall Curry to the Chatham Fire Department

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a consistency review of a proposed ordinance to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. The board will also consider a resolution regarding an application for 17, 23, and 33 South Passaic Ave.

• Ordinance #26-16: Proposal to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts
• Application #26-04: Resolution for 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Ave (Lots 10, 12 & 13 Block 121)
• Resolution #PB 2026-27: Approval of September 2, 2026 meeting minutes

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

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

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

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 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

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

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