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- Morris County
- 5/15/25
- 05/15/2025
- 98 Minutes
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Overview: The Morris Plains Borough Council meeting brought to light community concerns, particularly regarding the resignation of planning board member Ron Kelly due to a conflict of interest with his borough employment. Residents raised issues about transparency and communication in planning board decisions, while also voicing concerns over local development projects and their potential impact on the community.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 5/5/25
- 05/06/2025
- 84 Minutes
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Overview: The Morris Plains Borough Council meeting recently centered on the issue of a substantial decrease in the borough’s tree canopy, with a reported 18% decline from 61.5% in 2010 to 43% in 2023. This significant reduction was highlighted through a canopy analysis, which specifically identified neighborhoods south of Granis Avenue as most at risk for canopy loss. The analysis, conducted using a U.S. Forest Service program, revealed a concerning trend in tree coverage, leading to in-depth discussions about tree management strategies and the need for an updated tree ordinance.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 5/1/25
- 05/02/2025
- 125 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Morris Plains Borough Council meeting, discussions surrounded the approval of a new wage structure for seasonal employees, particularly camp counselors and lifeguards. The council deliberated on the implications of the proposed wage increases amid budgetary constraints and community needs. Additionally, the meeting addressed the need for water treatment due to revised EPA regulations, the potential use of goats for weed control in parks, and the pursuit of grant funding for local projects.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 4/28/25
- 04/29/2025
- 17 Minutes
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Overview: The Morris Plains Zoning Board is advancing efforts to streamline the application process for residential projects. This initiative was a primary focus of the recent meeting held by the board, where members discussed the potential for a more efficient process and the necessary steps to implement it.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 4/21/25
- 04/22/2025
- 24 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Morris Plains Planning Board dismissed an application by Eric and Marie Langford to subdivide a property on Parker Drive after the applicants decided to cease their efforts. Additionally, the board approved a minor subdivision for R Keller Construction, despite requiring variance relief, and discussed procedural matters concerning meeting minutes and upcoming applications.
