Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board Approves Warehouse Project Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: In a detailed session, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board approved variances for a warehouse project on New Road, emphasizing its potential to improve site conditions while addressing environmental constraints. Key debates focused on traffic management, stormwater control, and landscaping to ensure compliance with local zoning and environmental standards.

Chathams School Board Addresses Standardized Testing Challenges and Celebrates Student Achievements

Overview: The Chatham School Board meeting tackled discussions about standardized testing and its impact on education, celebrated the success of local high school sports teams, and provided updates on ongoing and future initiatives.

Morris Plains Council Deliberates on Tree Maintenance Funding and Grant Confusion

Overview: The recent Morris Plains Borough Council meeting focused primarily on the management and maintenance of trees within the borough, including discussions on funding allocations, resident concerns, and confusion surrounding grant applications. Key issues involved the proposed expenditure for tree work on Silvin Drive, the status of a significant grant proposal, and plans for new tree plantings.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Approves Two-Lot Subdivision with Variances

Overview: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board convened on November 3, 2025, and approved a two-lot subdivision on Alexander Avenue, despite needing variances for lot width and frontage. This decision followed discussions about aesthetics, land use, and environmental impacts, as well as approval of other site plans and resolutions.

Morris Town Council Meeting Discusses Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Bans and Sustainable Landscaping

Overview: In a recent Morris Town Council meeting, discussions centered around initiatives for sustainable landscaping, particularly advocating for bans on gas-powered leaf blowers and the incorporation of ecology-based gardening practices.