Morris Township Council Advances Veterans Healing Garden and Tackles Short-Term Rental Regulations

Overview: At the recent Morris Town Council meeting, the council supported a community project aimed at honoring veterans while also addressing the regulation of short-term rentals. The session highlighted the proposed Veterans Healing Garden, a project designed to provide a space for reflection and healing for veterans, and introduced an ordinance to limit short-term home rentals, reflecting ongoing community concerns.

Morris Town Council Approves Subdivision, Tackles Housing Challenges and Holiday Scheduling

Overview: The Morris Town Council meeting focused on approving a major subdivision application, addressing affordable housing obligations, and managing council meeting schedules around upcoming holidays. The council approved Marketplace Urban Renewal LLC’s proposal to subdivide a 16.8-acre property on East Hanover Avenue, leading to substantial discussion about the implications of major versus minor subdivisions. The council also considered the impact of upcoming holidays on meeting schedules and discussed strategies to meet affordable housing requirements.

Residents Challenge Proposed Development at Morris Town Council Meeting

Overview: A proposed development project at the Spring Brook Country Club sparked debate during a recent Morris Town Council meeting, with numerous residents voicing opposition. The project involves constructing 13 single-family homes, purportedly intended for individuals aged 55 and older, on land currently designated as open space. Concerns centered around potential impacts on neighborhood character, increased traffic, and safety issues related to the proximity of a golf course.

Morris Township Settles Affordable Housing Litigation, Plans 50-Unit Development

Overview: At the recent Morris Town Council meeting, officials discussed the settlement of a protracted litigation regarding the township’s affordable housing obligations. The settlement permits the development of a 50-unit, 100% affordable housing project on county-owned land behind existing supportive housing on Catch Road near Hanover Avenue. This resolution was reached to avoid the potential requirement to develop 200 additional units, which would have increased the township’s total obligations. The county’s provision of land at no cost facilitated this agreement, and efforts to secure financing from a developer specializing in affordable housing are ongoing.

Morris Town Council Approves Multiple Property Variances Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Morris Town Council held its regular meeting on September 23, 2024, focusing on a range of property variance applications, public concerns over new developments, and procedural amendments to improve council operations.