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- NJ
- Morris County
- 6/10/25
- 06/10/2025
- 90 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Morris Plains Borough Council meeting, the council addressed the borough’s affordable housing obligations, reducing the number of required units from the state’s initial 137 to a revised figure of 106. This adjustment followed a detailed examination of land capacity by the borough’s planner and engineer, who identified discrepancies in the state’s outdated mapping data that inflated the borough’s initial housing requirements. Despite the reduction, the council highlighted ongoing challenges in determining viable development sites and managing the borough’s limited land resources.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 6/2/25
- 06/02/2025
- 50 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Morris Plains Borough Council recently convened to address issues surrounding the borough’s tree management policies, highlighting the need for updated ordinances to better protect the community’s environmental assets. The discussions centered around the borough’s tree preservation strategies, the impact of past natural disasters, and the effectiveness of existing tree ordinances. Council members also tackled the implications of proposed budget adjustments and educational initiatives aimed at enhancing community engagement and outreach.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 5/15/25
- 05/15/2025
- 98 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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
- Noteworthy
- 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.
