Morris Town Council Debates Environmental and Development Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Morris Town Council, members deliberated on several development projects, including the transformation of a former junkyard into a residential area and the introduction of a multifamily housing development. The meeting also addressed a proposal for the installation of a whole-house generator in a residential front yard.

Morris Town Council Condemns Anti-Semitism and Welcomes New Police Officers

Overview: In a Morris Town Council meeting, officials took a strong stand against anti-Semitism with a proclamation read by Township Committeeman Bud Ravitz, which was echoed by powerful remarks from guest speakers including Danielle Cohen Shreer and Michael Goldberg. In the same session, a swearing-in ceremony welcomed new members to the Morris Township Police Department, and the Morristown High School girls volleyball team was celebrated for their state championship win.

Morris Town Council Debates New Development: Design, Infrastructure, and Environmental Concerns at Forefront

Overview: In the latest Morris Town Council meeting, a proposed development project featuring a series of “Carriage Houses” sparked extensive debate on various aspects including design standards, infrastructure concerns, and environmental impacts. The meeting saw detailed presentations by architect John James, as well as discussions on the project’s alignment with neighborhood architectural styles, road and emergency access issues, and the preservation of mature trees and wildlife.

Morris Township Navigates Development Plans Amid Affordable Housing Concerns

Overview: In a series of meetings, the Morris Township Board of Adjustment and the Morris Town Council deliberated extensively on a development project with implications for affordable housing, neighborhood representation, and local zoning laws. The project, initially featuring 16 homes but scaled down to 14, has been at the center of discussions as the developer, Slocc Acquisitions LLC, represented by Frank Folo of Salscom and Gross, seeks to align the development with community standards and affordable housing requirements.

Morris Town Council Approves Variances and Discusses Property Developments

Overview: During the recent Morris Town Council meeting, discussions focused on property development applications and variance requests. The council approved several resolutions, including the conditional approval of a request to rebuild a collapsed garage on a historic property. The meeting also featured debates on building proposals that exceeded lot coverage standards, the renovation of an “eyesore” property, and the approval of a two-story addition to a residential home.