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 Florham Park Borough Council will hold a work session to review routine items, approve salary increases for three public works employees, and authorize contracts for sewer replacement and extension projects. The meeting includes a proclamation for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and a closed executive session for a personnel matter.

• Approve salary increases for Benjamin Lyon, Alfredo Hand Balloch, and Christian Linden (Public Works)
• Award contract for Mann Avenue Sewer Replacement Project (Contract #FP25-09)
• Authorize sewer extension for BPS Development’s assisted living facility at 301 Columbia Turnpike
• Award contract for Carrigan Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension Project (Contract #FP25-10)
• Approve emergency light kits for police vehicles under NJ State Contract NJ 17-FLEET-00749

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 Borough Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance regarding the enumeration of streets. The body will also introduce new ordinances to regulate electric bicycles and scooters and to update salaries for non-union seasonal and part-time employees.

• Ordinance #25-23 to regulate certain electric bicycles and scooters
• Developer's agreement with Florham Park Columbia Hanover LLC for Parc Central Mixed-Use Development
• Contract award to Dynamic Sandblasting and Painting, LLC for Beacon Hill Waterspheroid water storage tank rehabilitation
• Purchase of two police pursuit vehicles via Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council
• Tax appeal settlement for 18 Columbia Turnpike (Block 302, Lot 5)

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 Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider three applications for variances. The board will decide on requests regarding lot coverage, grade increases, and setbacks for residential properties.

• Application #BOA25-5: Pool and patio project at 252 Brooklake Road seeking excess improved lot coverage and a two-foot grade increase
• Application #BOA25-6: Front-yard setback for a previously constructed deck at 14 Pinchbrook Drive
• Application #BOA25-7: Paver patio and roof additions at 4 Puddingstone Way seeking excess building and improved lot coverage

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)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve June 2025 minutes and discuss upcoming initiatives. The agenda includes planning for 2026 events and a county site survey.

• Planning for 2026 events, including an Oatmeal Event
• Discussion regarding Pathways
• Discussion regarding the website
• Discussion regarding a county site survey

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will review a developer's agreement and sewer extension for the Parc Central mixed-use development at 1 Hanover Road. The meeting includes several road improvement grant applications and various municipal contract awards.

• Developer's agreement and sewer extension for Parc Central mixed-use development at 1 Hanover Road
• Grant applications for Vreeland Road and Brooklake Road roadway and sidewalk improvements
• Traffic signal modification plans for Columbia Turnpike (CR 510) and James Street
• Ordinance #25-22 to amend the enumeration of streets in the Borough Code
• Authorization for the purchase of new firearms and water meters

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 Planning Board will review a request for a major subdivision to create 23 single-family dwelling lots. The board will also consider a site plan extension for a McDonalds location.

• Coviello Brothers Greenhouse Property, Inc.: Proposed subdivision for 23 single-family dwelling lots at 42 & 48 Brooklake Road
• McDonalds USA, LLC: Request for a one-year extension of site plan approval for 176 & 180 Columbia Turnpike
• Speedy Mart: Administrative approval for change in ownership at 182 Ridgedale Avenue

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 Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance application for a residential property. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting.

• Variance application #BOA25-5 for 252 Brooklake Road regarding excess improved lot coverage and a two-foot grade increase for a pool and patio

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)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve the April 2025 meeting minutes. The body will also discuss 2026 events and financial disclosure statements.

• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Events
• Discussion of Financial Disclosure Statements

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council is holding a special meeting to consider one resolution. The body will discuss endorsing a housing plan previously adopted by the Planning Board.

• Resolution #25-155: Endorsing the 2025 Round Four Housing Element and Fair Share Plan

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

Environmental Commission

The Florham Park Environmental Commission will review contracts and vote on spending for floating wetlands and planting options. The body will also receive updates on a trail grant design and the Pollinator Garden and Biodiversity Area.

• Vote on spending for floating wetlands
• Vote on spending for planting options provided by Princeton Hydro
• Update on Princeton Hydro 2025 contract
• Update on Trail Grant Design
• Planning for rain garden community information session with ANJEC and Rutgers

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Borough Master Plan. The session includes a presentation on the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

• Presentation on the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan of the Borough Master Plan
• Approval of the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes

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 will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding traffic regulation on private property and permanent water use restrictions. The body is also considering a series of resolutions involving municipal contracts, grant applications, and liquor license renewals.

• Ordinance #25-20: Traffic enforcement at 19 Vreeland Road (Block 301, Lot 12)
• Ordinance #25-21: Amending permanent water use restrictions in the Code of Ordinances
• Resolution #25-132: Morris County trail construction grant application for Spring Garden Lake
• Resolution #25-151: Contract award to CFM Construction, Inc. for Well #4 pump control valve replacement
• Resolution #25-152: Agreement with Life Time Fitness for use of borough pool facilities

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 will review resolutions for a new residential and retail complex and a billboard installation. The board will also consider a site plan extension for McDonalds and hold an executive session regarding affordable housing.

• Resolution for 3-story multifamily residential building and one-story retail building at 1 Hanover Road
• Resolution for two-sided multi-message billboard and emergency access road at 165 Park Avenue
• One-year extension of site plan approval for McDonalds USA, LLC at 176 & 180 Columbia Turnpike
• Administrative site plan waivers for ownership or tenancy changes at 256 Columbia Turnpike, 30A Vreeland Road, 30B Vreeland Road, 180 Park Avenue, and 200 Park Avenue

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 Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance application for a residential property. The board will also review minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting.

• Application #BOA25-5: Daniel DeSimone, 252 Brooklake Road (Block 2002, Lot 23) seeking excess improved lot coverage and a two-foot grade increase for a pool and patio project

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)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve the April 2025 meeting minutes. The body will also discuss 2026 events and financial disclosure statements.

• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Events
• Discussion of Financial Disclosure Statements

Environmental Commission

The Florham Park Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss several projects at SGL, including a Northeast Earth Coalition event and fall tree and shrub plantings. The body will also review grant updates and the 2025 Princeton Hydro contract.

• Vote on spending for fall tree and shrub planting at SGL
• Discussion of spending for Northeast Earth Coalition event at SGL
• Update on NJDEP grant and ANJEC Grant for shirts
• Update on Trail Grant for permanent path planning at SGL
• Review of 2025 Princeton Hydro contract and floating wetlands

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on two ordinances: amending turn prohibitions and employee hiring rules. They will also introduce ordinances regarding traffic enforcement on private property at 19 Vreeland Road and permanent water use restrictions. The consent agenda includes appointments, hiring of dispatchers, a bond release for Palmont Associates at 147 Columbia Turnpike, and a contract award for the Afton sidewalk and crosswalk project. The meeting will begin with a closed executive session to discuss affordable housing litigation.

• Executive session to discuss affordable housing litigation (Resolution #25-120)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-18 amending turn prohibitions in the traffic code
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-19 amending hiring and supervision of employees
• Introduction of Ordinance 25-20 for motor vehicle enforcement on private property at 19 Vreeland Road
• Consent agenda includes release of performance bond for Palmont Associates at 147 Columbia Turnpike and contract award for Afton sidewalk/crosswalk project

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 Florham Park Board of Health holds a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 12, 2025, and monthly reports from the Registrar of Vital Statistics and Pequannock Township. Unfinished business includes a discussion on ordinance progress. The meeting also includes staff reports and public comment, following standard procedural items.

• Approval of March 12, 2025, meeting minutes
• Registrar of Vital Statistics monthly reports for March and April 2025
• Pequannock Township monthly report for March 2025
• Ordinance progress under unfinished business
• Health Department staff report

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)

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board will hold a work session and a regular meeting. The board intends to enter an executive session to discuss affordable housing. One administrative site plan waiver for a change of ownership has been approved.

• Executive session to discuss affordable housing
• Administratively approved site plan waiver 25SPW-12 for Bright Futures NJ, LLC at 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite #105

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear two applications: a site plan waiver for a change in tenancy for a worship use at 215 Ridgedale Avenue, and a resolution of approval for a use variance and major site plan for an 80-unit assisted living and memory care facility at Columbia Turnpike and Elm Street. The board will also approve minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting.

• Jewish Life Center, LLC application #BOA25-4 for a change in tenancy for worship use at 215 Ridgedale Avenue (previously approved via use variance in 2016).
• BPS Development Company, LLC application #BOA23-6 for use variance and amended preliminary and final major site plan approval for an 80-unit assisted living and memory care facility at Columbia Turnpike & Elm Street.
• Public hearing participation is encouraged; no new testimony after 9:30 p.m.

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 Borough Council will hold a work session to approve a consent agenda of routine resolutions. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss affordable housing litigation.

• Resolution #25-113: Establishing 2025 wages for municipal pool seasonal employees
• Resolution #25-118: Authorizing electronic tax sale
• Resolution #25-119: Authorizing charges for notice of tax sale
• Resolution #25-112: Appointing a summer intern for the Engineering Department
• Resolution #25-115 and #25-116: Awards from opioid settlement and recycling tonnage grant

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 Florham Park Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting on April 28, 2025. The main item is a preliminary and final major site plan application from HWY Associates for a two-sided multi-message billboard sign and emergency access road at 165 Park Avenue, carried from the April 14 meeting. Two site plan waivers were administratively approved: Park Savoy deck/ramp and Whippany Athletic Club change of tenancy.

• HWY Associates Application #24SP-1: preliminary and final major site plan for a two-sided multi-message billboard sign and emergency access road at 165 Park Avenue (Block 1401, Lot 5.01).
• 25SPW-10: Site plan waiver for Park Savoy, 236 Ridgedale Avenue, for construction of a deck and ramp to the accessory building.
• 25SPW-11: Site plan waiver for Whippany Athletic Club, 184 Columbia Turnpike, for change of tenancy from former Retro Fitness to a new fitness facility.
• Approval of minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting.
• Announcement that no new testimony will be heard after 9:30 p.m.

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)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Florham Park Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine items: approving February 2025 minutes, followed by discussions on HC and LRSH updates, a Pathways item, and planning for 2025 and 2026. No public hearings or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion: HC Update
• Discussion: LRSH Update
• Discussion: Pathways
• Discussion: 2025 & 2026 planning

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission is meeting to review updates on local green initiatives and grants. The body will discuss the distribution of saplings for Arbor Day and the environmental impact of a billboard installation near a Madison conservation area.

• Sapling distribution for Arbor Day on 4/25 from 10 AM to 12 PM
• Discussion of night lighting implications for a billboard installation in a Madison conservation area
• Update on a Trail Grant for a permanent path at SGL
• Use of ANJEC Grant for shirts and logo selection
• Review of the Princeton Hydro 2025 contract

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 will present, hold a public hearing on, and vote to adopt the 2025 Municipal Budget. The meeting also includes votes on several capital project ordinances and updates to municipal codes.

• Adoption of the 2025 Municipal Budget
• Ordinance #25-09 to establish a CAP Bank by exceeding budget appropriation limits
• Purchase of Bond Anticipation Notes not to exceed $570,000.00 for the Sewer Utility
• Capital project funding ordinances for the Borough, Sewer Utility, Water Utility, and Pool Utility
• Rejection of all bids for the vehicle storage building (Contract FP #25-02)

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 Florham Park Planning Board will hold a work session to report administratively approved site plan waivers for changes in tenancy or ownership at several properties, then convene a regular meeting to consider a preliminary and final major site plan for a two-sided multi-message billboard sign and emergency access road at 165 Park Avenue (Application #24SP-1), carried from a February meeting. The board will also approve minutes from March 24, 2025.

• Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for a two-sided multi-message billboard and emergency access road at 165 Park Avenue (HWY Associates, LLC)
• Site plan waiver 25SPW-3: change in ownership for dental office at 131 Columbia Turnpike
• Site plan waiver 25SPW-6: change in tenancy for nail salon at 184 Columbia Turnpike
• Site plan waiver 25SPW-9: change in tenancy for retail pharmacy at 177 Columbia Turnpike
• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2025 meeting

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 will hold a work session to discuss a grant application for Spring Garden Lake and affordable housing litigation in executive session. The body will also consider a consent agenda featuring several contracts, salary increases, and a temporary budget.

• Contract for D’Onofrio & Son Inc for 2025 grass cutting services not to exceed $30,250.00
• Change Order #3 for ATS switch replacement at Florham Park Sewer Utility (Contract #FP23-02)
• Authorization of a temporary budget
• MOU between Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, and Mental Health Association of Morris and Essex County for behavioral health crisis calls
• Grant application presentation for Spring Garden Lake by the Environmental Commission

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 will meet to discuss a use variance and site plan for a proposed assisted living and memory care facility. The application is being heard pursuant to a court Consent Order.

• BPS Development Company, LLC Application #BOA23-6: 80-unit two-story assisted living and memory care facility at Columbia Turnpike & Elm Street (Block 1602, Lots 4 & 5)

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 Florham Park Environmental Commission will hold its March 25 meeting to discuss several environmental initiatives. Items include a townwide cleanup scheduled for March 29, a trail grant for planning a permanent path at SGL, and Arbor Day sapling purchases. The commission will also consider an ANJEC grant for shirts and a logo, and hear updates on a new kiosk and the Princeton Hydro 2025 contract.

• Townwide cleanup on Saturday, March 29 at 9:00 AM at Emmet field
• Trail grant for planning phase of permanent path at SGL
• Arbor Day saplings purchased for April 25
• ANJEC grant for shirts, need to decide on logo
• Princeton Hydro 2025 contract discussion

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 Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider an application from Florham Park Columbia Hanover, LLC. The board is reviewing a proposal for a 3-story multifamily residential building with podium parking and a 1-story retail building.

• Application #25SP-1: Proposed 3-story multifamily residential building and 1-story retail building at 1 Hanover Road (Block 902, Lots 3, 5, 6, 7)

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 will hold public hearings on ordinances amending filming, recycling, and an omnibus code change covering signs, fees, pools, and zoning. They will introduce the 2025 municipal budget along with ordinances for capital projects, non-union salaries, and traffic/fire safety updates. The consent agenda includes sidewalk café licenses, solicitation fees, and a contract for liquid sludge hauling. An executive session is planned to discuss affordable housing litigation and attorney-client privileged matters.

• Introduction of the 2025 municipal budget (Resolutions #25-78, #25-79, #25-80)
• Public hearing on omnibus ordinance amending signs, fees, swimming pools, and zoning (#25-07)
• COLA ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP bank (#25-09)
• Consent agenda award of contract FP25-01 for liquid sludge hauling for the sewer utility
• Executive session on affordable housing litigation and attorney-client privileged matters

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 will consider resolutions of approval for two residential applications. Both requests involve exceptions to lot coverage and setback rules for home improvements.

• Application # BOA25-1 (4 Elmwood Road): Request for excess improved lot coverage, excess building coverage, and rear yard setback intensification for an addition and shed
• Application # BOA 25-3 (17 Elmwood Road): Request for excess lot coverage to install a generator pad

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)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve previous minutes and monthly reports from the Registrar of Vital Statistics and Pequannock Township. The agenda includes discussions on a health department contract and a vape and psychoactive substances initiative.

• Pequannock Health Dept. contract
• Educational component of the vape & psychoactive substances initiative
• Ordinance progress report
• Registrar of Vital Statistics monthly reports for January and February

The Florham Park Board of Health approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting and the Registrar of Vital Statistics and Pequannock Health Department reports for January and February. They discussed a complaint about sewage dumping at 140 Park Avenue and a resident's hen license re-application at 19 Elm Street. No new business was conducted, and the Pequannock Health Department contract was to be signed after the meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Registrar of Vital Statistics monthly reports and Pequannock Health Department reports for January and February (unanimous)
• Discussed anonymous complaint about sewage dumping at 140 Park Avenue
• Issued new hen license for 19 Elm Street after zoning approval
• Noted Pequannock Health Department contract to be signed after meeting

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 10, 2025. The main business is a preliminary and final major site plan application for a 3-story multifamily residential building over podium parking plus a 1-story retail building at 1 Hanover Road. Another application seeks approval for a two-sided billboard sign at 165 Park Avenue and is requested to be carried to the April 14 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting.

• Preliminary and final major site plan for a 3-story multifamily residential building with podium parking and a 1-story retail building at 1 Hanover Road (Block 902, Lots 3, 5, 6, 7) – Application #25SP-1 (carried from Feb 10 meeting).
• Application for a two-sided multi-message billboard sign with site improvements and emergency access road at 165 Park Avenue (Block 1401, Lot 5.01) – request to carry to April 14, 2025 meeting.
• Approval of minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting.

The Florham Park Planning Board held a work session and regular meeting on March 10, 2025. The board voted to carry the HWY Associates billboard application (24SP-1) to April 14, 2025, and the Florham Park Columbia Hanover multifamily/retail application (25SP-1) to March 24, 2025, both without further notice. No final approvals or denials were made; the board requested revised plans for the Hanover Road project.

• Carried HWY Associates billboard application to April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Carried Florham Park Columbia Hanover application to March 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will meet for a work session to introduce an ordinance for property acquisition. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding taxes, budget, and facility agreements.

• Ordinance #25-08: Authorizing the purchase of Block 1402, Lot 1
• Resolution #25-71: Agreement with Madison Area YMCA for use of borough pool facilities
• Resolution #25-74: Authorizing temporary budget
• Resolution #25-72: Cancellation of 1st and 2nd quarter 2025 taxes for exempt veteran's widow
• Resolution #25-76: Affirming denial of grievance filed by PBA Local 78

The Borough Council introduced Ordinance #25-08 on March 6, 2025, authorizing the purchase of an approximately 101.43-acre property (Block 1401, Lot 1) from P&L Investments LLC for $50,000 plus an abatement of 2024 and 2025 taxes of about $12,353.77. The property, located east of Route 24 and Columbia Turnpike, will be used for open space and funded from the Open Space Fund. The ordinance was adopted on March 20, 2025.

• Introduced Ordinance #25-08 to purchase 101.43-acre property for open space (March 6, 2025)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-08 authorizing purchase for $50,000 plus tax abatement (March 20, 2025)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on March 5, 2025 to approve minutes from February 19 and vote on two variance resolutions (Nima Moayer at 9 Indian Lane and Brian Baker at 16 Orchard Road) and hear two C variance applications (Dominic and Donatella Verrico at 4 Elmwood Road and William and Kathy Soden at 17 Elmwood Road). No new testimony will be taken after 9:30 p.m.

• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025
• Nima Moayer variance for front setback encroachment at 9 Indian Lane (BOA 24-11)
• Brian Baker variance for front-yard setback and intensification at 16 Orchard Road (BOA 25-2)
• Dominic and Donatella Verrico C variance for excess lot coverage and rear yard setback at 4 Elmwood Road (BOA25-1)
• William and Kathy Soden C variance for excess lot coverage to install generator pad at 17 Elmwood Road (BOA 25-3)

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three applications at its March 5, 2025 meeting. It approved front setback variances for additions at 9 Indian Lane and 16 Orchard Road, and approved a lot coverage variance for an addition and shed at 4 Elmwood Road. The board also approved a lot coverage variance for a generator pad at 17 Elmwood Road, with the applicant agreeing to remove 207.4 square feet of existing coverage.

• Approved Nima Moayer's front setback variance for addition at 9 Indian Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Brian Baker's front-yard setback variance and intensification for second story addition at 16 Orchard Road (unanimous)
• Approved Dominic and Donatella Verrico's lot coverage variance for addition and shed at 4 Elmwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved William and Kathy Soden's lot coverage variance for generator pad at 17 Elmwood Road, with removal of 207.4 sq ft of coverage (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review January 2025 minutes and discuss 2025 goals. The agenda includes a grant presentation by Library Director Nancy Shah and discussions regarding LRSH openings and grants.

• Grant presentation by Library Director Nancy Shah
• Discussion of 2025 Goals and LRSH openings
• Discussion of LRSH grants
• Review of January 2025 meeting minutes

Environmental Commission

The Florham Park Environmental Commission will hold its regular meeting on Feb 25, 2025. Agenda items include approving January minutes, discussing budget updates, and reviewing a $500 ANJEC grant for promotional items. The commission will also coordinate upcoming events like Arbor Day and a townwide cleanup, and hear reports on a new kiosk installation and Princeton Hydro contracts.

• New kiosk installation – Nick confirming date
• Princeton Hydro 2025 contracts
• ANJEC Grant – $500 to spend on shirts or new logo
• Arbor Day 4/25 – saplings purchased
• Townwide cleanup – need new date, coordinating with DPW and other organizations

The Florham Park Environmental Commission approved up to $1,000 to purchase trees for planting at Spring Garden Lake during a corporate event in early May 2025. The commission also discussed a proposed project at the Green at Florham Park, noting no environmental intervention is needed, and reviewed plans for a townwide cleanup, Arbor Day, and other initiatives. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved up to $1,000 for tree purchase at Spring Garden Lake
• Approved January minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board will hold a work session and a regular meeting to review site plan applications. The board is considering a proposal for a multi-message billboard and an emergency access road.

• HWY Associates, LLC Application # 24SP-1: Two-sided multi-message billboard and emergency access road at 165 Park Avenue
• Site Plan Waiver 25SPW-2: Change in tenancy for Milkshake Factory (Shaker Milkshakes) at 187 Columbia Turnpike

The Planning Board held a work session and regular meeting on February 24, 2025. They ratified an administrative site plan waiver for a Milkshake Factory at 187 Columbia Turnpike. The board heard testimony on a proposed two-sided digital billboard at 165 Park Avenue but did not vote on it, instead carrying the application to the March 10, 2025 meeting for further review.

• Ratified administrative site plan waiver 25SPW-2 for Milkshake Factory (Shaker Milkshakes) at 187 Columbia Turnpike (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Carried application 24SP-1 for billboard at 165 Park Avenue to March 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will hold public hearings and vote on four ordinances amending the tree code, zoning for residential permits, and repealing the pool committee and town center task force. Three additional ordinances on filming, recycling, and an omnibus package will be introduced. The consent agenda includes a shared services agreement with Pequannock for public health services, appointment of a recreation director, and establishment of procurement card policies. An executive session is scheduled for collective bargaining and personnel matters.

• Ordinance #25-01 amending Chapter 229 (Trees) regarding exemptions
• Ordinance #25-04 amending Chapter 250 (Zoning) Section 7.1 for residential construction permit requirements
• Shared services agreement with Pequannock Township for public health services (Resolution #25-42)
• Appointment of Tammy Verderber as Director of the Florham Park Recreation Department (Resolution #25-63)
• Establishment of procurement card policies for the Borough (Resolution #25-69)

The Borough Council introduced three ordinances on February 20, 2025. Ordinance #25-05 updates filming regulations, raising permit fees and adding daily fees for major motion pictures. Ordinance #25-06 clarifies recycling coordinator duties. Ordinance #25-07 is an omnibus zoning amendment covering definitions, lighting, fences, and other land-use rules. All three are scheduled for public hearing and adoption on March 20, 2025.

• Introduced Ordinance #25-05 amending filming rules, raising basic permit fee to $250 and adding $1,000/day filming fee
• Introduced Ordinance #25-06 clarifying recycling coordinator role and reporting duties
• Introduced Ordinance #25-07 amending zoning code: new light nuisance rules, fence heights, accessory structure standards, and sign regulations
• Scheduled public hearing and adoption for all three ordinances on March 20, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The board will consider approving the minutes from February 5, 2025, and the 2024 annual report. Two variance applications are on the agenda: Nima Moayer seeks variances for building coverage and setbacks at 9 Indian Lane, and Brian Baker seeks a front-yard setback variance and side-yard intensification for a second story addition and porch at 16 Orchard Road. Public hearings will be held on both applications.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025 meeting
• Approval of 2024 Annual Report
• Nima Moayer (BOA 24-11): variance for excess building coverage, front and side setbacks at 9 Indian Lane (Block 2101, Lot 15, R-44 zone)
• Brian Baker (BOA 25-2): front-yard setback variance and side-yard intensification at 16 Orchard Road (Block 2901, Lot 14, R-15 zone)

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications at its February 19, 2025 meeting. The first, for a property at 9 Indian Lane, was approved after a lot merger eliminated the need for building coverage and side-yard variances, leaving only a front setback variance. The second, for 16 Orchard Road, was approved for front-yard and side-yard setback variances related to a second-story addition and front porch. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Nima Moayer application BOA 24-11 for front setback variance at 9 Indian Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Brian Baker application BOA 25-2 for front-yard and side-yard setback variances at 16 Orchard Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report with spelling correction (unanimous)

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board will review a proposal for a 3-story multifamily residential building with podium parking and a 1-story retail building. The board will also consider a one-year extension for a subdivision and site plan application at 2 Convent Road.

• Application #25SP-1: Proposed 3-story multifamily residential building and 1-story retail building at 1 Hanover Road
• Application #20SP-1 & #20MSD-1: Request for one-year extension of major subdivision and major site plan approval for 2 Convent Road

The Planning Board approved a one-year extension for the Sisters of Charity site plan and carried the Florham Park Columbia Hanover LLC application for a 55-unit residential building with retail to the March 10, 2025 meeting. The board also agreed to remove police as an enforcing authority in the proposed light nuisance ordinance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for Sisters of Charity major subdivision/site plan to November 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Carried Florham Park Columbia Hanover LLC application #25SP-1 to March 10, 2025 without further notice (unanimous)
• Agreed to remove police as enforcing authority in light nuisance ordinance

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council will receive a presentation on a pedestrian crossing study conducted by Bright View Engineering for the intersection of Ridgedale Avenue and Columbia Turnpike, then vote on a related resolution authorizing timing directive changes. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as contracts for use of the municipal pool, a shared services agreement for special law enforcement officers with the school board, a drainage study for Lincoln Avenue, and a non-fair and open contract for sewer utility services. A recognition ceremony will honor the Florham Park Youth Soccer Association's Kardinals Black 9U Girls Flight Champions. The meeting also includes a closed session discussion on a personnel matter.

• Presentation and resolution on pedestrian crossing study at Ridgedale Avenue & Columbia Turnpike
• Authorizing agreement with Diamond Gymnastics, LLC for use of municipal swimming pool
• Authorizing shared services agreement with Board of Education for Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO III)
• Authorizing agreement with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for Lincoln Avenue drainage study
• Authorizing non-fair and open contract for sewer utility with Komline-Sanderson, Inc.

The Borough Council meeting on February 6, 2025, was primarily ceremonial, recognizing the Florham Park 9U Kardinals Black youth soccer team for their undefeated 2024 season and presenting certificates to team members. No substantive legislative or administrative decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Recognized Florham Park 9U Kardinals Black as Morris County Youth Soccer Flight 1 Champions
• Presented certificates to 11 team members

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on February 5, 2025. The board will consider approval of minutes from January 15 and the 2024 annual report. A public hearing will be held for a variance application at 4 Elmwood Road seeking relief for excess lot and building coverage and a rear yard setback.

• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting
• Approval of 2024 Annual Report
• Verrico application (BOA25-1) for 4 Elmwood Road: seeks variance for excess improved lot coverage, excess building coverage, and rear yard setback intensification for an addition and preexisting shed

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment carried the Verrico application (BOA25-1) for excess lot and building coverage at 4 Elmwood Road to the March 5, 2025 meeting without further notice. The board expressed concerns about discrepancies in lot and building coverage numbers since a 2016 variance and requested an engineer's breakdown. The 2024 annual report was tabled to February 19, 2025. Minutes from January 15, 2025 were approved.

• Approved minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled 2024 annual report to February 19, 2025 meeting
• Carried Verrico application BOA25-1 to March 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Florham Park Environmental Commission will hold its first meeting of 2025, including nominations and votes for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The agenda also covers updates on a new kiosk installation, Princeton Hydro 2025 contracts, the commission budget with final numbers, and a rollover ANJEC grant of $500. Members will discuss planning for a townwide cleanup, proposed for April 12, and an Earth Month event.

• Nomination and vote for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Princeton Hydro 2025 contracts
• Budget update with final numbers and last purchase order
• ANJEC grant $500 rollover for shirts or new logo
• Townwide cleanup proposed for April 12

The Florham Park Environmental Commission approved its 2025 meeting schedule, with the September meeting moved to the 30th, and unanimously elected Mary Orloff as chair, Sid Dvorkin as vice chair, and Caitlin Kendall as secretary. The commission also discussed plans for kiosk displays at Spring Garden Lake, fencing near the Woodbine entrance, Earth Day and Arbor Day activities, and a townwide cleanup at Emmett Field. No formal votes were taken on these latter items.

• Approved 2025 meeting schedule with September meeting changed to the 30th (unanimous)
• Elected Mary Orloff as chair, Sid Dvorkin as vice chair, and Caitlin Kendall as secretary for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Tentatively approved 2025 budget with $9,000 available (final approval April 17)

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board is meeting to review recommended changes to the zoning code for referral to the Governing Body. The board will also receive an update on the Fourth Round of Affordable Housing and consider a site plan waiver.

• Site plan waiver 25SPW-1 for NJ Passaic Avenue, LLC at 80 Passaic Avenue regarding a change of ownership for a contractor storage yard and commercial building
• Recommended changes to zoning code issues and items for referral to the Governing Body
• Affordable Housing Fourth Round Update

The Planning Board voted to refer a set of proposed zoning code changes to the governing body. The changes include new definitions and standards for grading, lot coverage, lighting, accessory structures, and other items. The board also ratified an administrative site plan waiver and approved the minutes of the previous meeting.

• Ratified administrative site plan waiver 25SPW-1 for 80 Passaic Avenue (all present voted yes)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 meeting (all present voted yes)
• Referred proposed zoning code changes to governing body (all present voted yes)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The body will also discuss 2025 goals, the meeting schedule, and LRSH openings.

• Elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion of 2025 Goals and LRSH openings
• Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes

Borough Council Meetings

This regular meeting includes introduction of four ordinances (tree code amendment, repeal of pool committee and town center task force, zoning amendment for construction permits) and a consent agenda with resolutions approving 2025 amusement licenses, sewer/water utility contracts (non-fair and open), pool and summer camp fees, a shared services agreement for public health with Pequannock Township, and participation in the state affordable housing dispute resolution program. The council will also hold a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining and affordable housing litigation.

• Ordinance #25-01 amending Chapter 229 (Trees) Section 5 exemptions
• Ordinance #25-04 amending Zoning Chapter 250 Section 7.1 for construction permit requirements in residential zones
• Resolution #25-42 authorizing shared services agreement with Township of Pequannock for public health services
• Resolution #25-43 authorizing participation in State Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program and declaring fourth round obligation
• Resolution #25-40 establishing 2025 membership fees for the municipal pool

The Borough Council meeting on January 16, 2025, included recognitions for two local youth teams: the Hanover Park Falcons Pee Wee football team, which won the MCYFL National Conference championship, and the Ridgedale Middle School girls soccer team, which won the Morris County Group Two County Tournament. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Recognized Hanover Park Falcons Pee Wee football team for MCYFL National Conference championship
• Recognized Ridgedale Middle School girls soccer team for Morris County Group Two County Tournament championship

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the board budget and contracts for animal control and Pequannock Township. Members will also discuss proposed changes to Board of Health Ordinances, including Chapter 259.

• Animal Control Contract
• Pequannock Township Contract
• Board of Health Budget
• Proposed changes to Board of Health Ordinances, including Chapter 259
• Approval of Registrar of Vital Statistics and Pequannock Township monthly reports

The board unanimously approved the 2025 budget, which is 5.49% higher than last year due to Bloomingdale Borough leaving the shared health department and inflation. They also approved the minutes from the September 2024 meeting and the health department reports for September through December 2024. The contract with Pequannock Township is still under legal review and not yet signed. The board discussed monitoring of a virus in China and bird flu, and noted that Bloomingdale is no longer part of the shared services.

• Approved 2025 budget with 5.49% increase (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Registrar of Vital Statistics and Pequannock Health Department reports for Sep-Dec 2024 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Information

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct its reorganizational meeting to appoint leadership and retain professional consultants. The board will also consider a variance application for a residential addition.

• Nomination of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Retention of Board Attorney, Planning Consultant, Engineer Consultant, and Board Secretary
• Variance application for 9 Indian Lane (BOA 24-11) regarding building coverage and setbacks

The Florham Park Zoning Board of Adjustment held its annual reorganization meeting, unanimously re-electing Michael Cannilla as Chairman and Jeffrey Noss as Vice Chairman. The board approved resolutions to retain its attorney, planner, engineer, and secretary, and approved the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting. One variance application was carried to the February 19, 2025 meeting without further notice.

• Re-elected Michael Cannilla as Chairman and Jeffrey Noss as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 meeting schedule and January 2025 dates (unanimous)
• Retained Schenck, Price, Smith and King as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Retained Sarmad Planning Group as Board Planner (unanimous)
• Retained Harbor Consultants as Board Engineer (unanimous)
• Retained Marlene Rawson as Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Carried Nima Moayer application BOA 24-11 to February 19, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Board Meeting Information

The Planning Board is conducting its annual reorganization, including the nomination of officers and retention of professional consultants. The board will also consider a request for a one-year extension of approvals for a project at 2 Convent Road.

• Nomination of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Retention of Planning Board Attorney, Planning Consultant, Engineer Consultant, and Board Secretary
• Extension of major subdivision and major site plan approval for Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth at 2 Convent Road (Block 1301, Lot 2)

The board unanimously approved a one-year extension for the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth's major subdivision and site plan approval, moving the vesting protection date to November 16, 2025. It also ratified three administrative site plan waivers for changes in franchise ownership or tenancy at Moe's Southwest Grill, Crown Crafts Inc., and ReWorld Waste LLC. All votes were unanimous among present members, with no substantive opposition or discussion.

• Re-elected Mike DeAngelis as Chairman and Joe Guerin as Vice-Chairman (unanimous, with abstentions)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule and January 2026 (unanimous)
• Retained Planning Board Attorney John Inglesino (unanimous)
• Retained Planning Consultant (unanimous)
• Retained Board Engineer Victor Vinegra (unanimous)
• Retained Board Secretary Marlene Rawson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Granted one-year extension for Sisters of Charity application #20SP-1 & #20MSD-1 to November 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Borough Council Meetings

The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting, acknowledging re-elected members and making appointments to boards and departments. The consent agenda included over 30 resolutions covering meeting dates, fees, professional services, and a settlement agreement. The mayor delivered an annual outlook address.

• Resolution #25-30 authorizing execution of a settlement agreement (details not specified)
• Resolution #25-24 dissolving the Community TV Committee
• Resolution #25-06 establishing fees and adopting cash management plan
• Resolution #25-10 setting delinquent tax interest rate
• Appointments to Fire and Police Departments, and mayoral appointments to boards/committees

The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in re-elected Councilmen Scott Carpenter and Joshua Marchal and appointing Nicholas Cicarelli as Council President for 2025. The Council approved the final municipal bill list for 2024 in the amount of $3,334,697.85 and adopted a consent agenda of 32 resolutions covering meeting dates, holidays, appointments, and financial policies. Various fire, police, and board appointments for 2025 were also confirmed.

• Approved final 2024 municipal bill list of $3,334,697.85
• Swore in re-elected Councilmen Scott Carpenter and Joshua Marchal
• Appointed Nicholas Cicarelli as 2025 Council President
• Adopted 32 resolutions via consent agenda (meeting dates, holidays, appointments, financial policies)
• Appointed Chief Paul McGann as Fire Department Administrator/Director of Fire Safety
• Approved 2025 fire department and police department appointments
• Reappointed volunteers to boards, commissions, and committees
• Affirmed continued employment of all borough employees as of Dec 31, 2024