Rockaway Township Council Considers E-Bike Ordinance Amid Community Concerns

Overview: Rockaway Township’s recent council meeting highlighted several community issues, with a primary focus on developing an ordinance concerning e-bikes. The council also addressed legal matters related to election results, community engagement initiatives, infrastructure projects, and various public safety updates.

Pequannock Residents Push for Open Play at Pickleball Courts Amid Reservation System Concerns

Overview: The Pequannock Town Council meeting on July 8, 2025, was marked by discussions around the management of the newly established pickleball courts. Residents strongly advocated for an open play format, expressing dissatisfaction with the current reservation system, Community Pass, which they found inefficient. The conversation underscored the community’s desire for more inclusive and accessible recreational opportunities.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Residents Voice Concerns Over Redevelopment and Affordable Housing Plans

Overview: During the July 8, 2025, meeting of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Council, residents expressed concerns about redevelopment plans and affordable housing mandates, leading to discussions on these pressing community issues. The dialogue highlighted apprehensions over potential tax incentives associated with redevelopment projects and the challenges faced by the town in meeting state housing requirements.

Roxbury Council Approves Affordable Housing Ordinance Amid Public Safety Updates

Overview: During the recent Roxbury Town Council meeting, the council approved an ordinance to establish an inclusionary affordable housing zone as part of its third round affordable housing obligation. The meeting also highlighted a successful police fundraiser and a pending water infrastructure project in Ledgewood.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Grants UPS Extension for Sound Wall Construction Amidst Ongoing Negotiations

Overview: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board meeting on July 7, 2025, saw developments regarding a sound wall project proposed by UPS at their facility on Jefferson Road. The board granted UPS a series of extensions to complete the construction of this wall, initially approved in 2021, to address noise complaints from neighboring Hanover Township residents. This decision, alongside approvals for a soil moving permit and redevelopment plans, marked a meeting focused on balancing community concerns with developmental progress.