Parsippany Troy Hills School Board Debates Nurse Certification and Backs Road Safety Initiative

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Parsippany Troy Hills School Board, issues included a debate over modifying school nurse certification requirements and a student-led initiative advocating for road safety. The board also addressed staffing challenges and awarded scholarships to local students.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board: Attic Door Oversight Spurs Revisions; Shed and Soil Movement Permits Stir Debate

Overview: In the latest Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board meeting, discussions were dominated by an oversight in attic plans requiring revisions, a contentious shed application intertwined with soil movement issues, and several variance approvals for residential expansions.

Chatham Township Council Approves $1.8 Million Bond for Public Safety Equipment

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Chatham Township Council approved a $1.8 million bond for the purchase of essential equipment for the fire and police departments, a notable move aimed at bolstering public safety services. The council also addressed ongoing concerns about zoning violations, introduced various ordinances, and discussed community events and infrastructure investments.

Legal Victory for Parsippany-Troy Hills: Court Sets Affordable Housing Obligation on Units

Overview: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council meeting on May 20, 2025, focused on several topics, including a major legal victory for the township in its ongoing battle with the New Jersey Builders Association. The court ruling drastically reduced the township’s affordable housing obligation from 553 units to 130 units. The legal decision was seen as a step in limiting the influence of developers on the township’s housing agenda.

Long Hill Zoning Board Grants Variance for Undersized Lot Pool Amidst Broader Regulatory Discussions

Overview: The Long Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on May 20, 2025, addressed several significant zoning issues, highlighted by the approval of a variance for a pool on an undersized lot on Poppy Place. The meeting also featured discussions about zoning regulations, property classifications, and the challenges faced by homeowners with non-conforming lots in Long Hill.