The committee introduced the 2026 municipal budget and approved its budget resolution, with a public hearing scheduled for April 22, 2026. It also advanced a cap-bank ordinance that would allow the 2026 budget to be up to 3.5% above the 2025 budget, subject to final consideration.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Township advances affordable housing plan

The Township Committee unanimously approved five measures for its fourth-round affordable housing plan, including the housing element, trust fund spending plan, marketing plan, settlement agreement, and affordability assistance procedures. It also adopted zoning changes allowing up to 382 units at 60 Columbia Road, including 84 affordable units, and up to 175 townhomes at 227 Sussex Avenue, including 35 affordable units.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Affordable Housing Zoning Moves Forward

The Township Committee unanimously adopted three ordinances and approved four affordable-housing-related zoning ordinances on first reading, with final hearings scheduled for March 9, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Morris Township Advances Playground Grant Application

The Township Committee approved an application for a grant to fund new playground equipment at Hayward Field, ahead of the February 13 deadline. The committee also advanced three ordinances, including changes to park fees and permits, and approved 34 resolutions.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Township Sets 2026 Leadership and Operations

The Township Committee unanimously approved 14 organizational resolutions for 2026, including a temporary operating budget, tax and sewer-fee rules, public-safety appointments, professional appointments, and the annual meeting schedule. Donna J. Guariglia was sworn in as mayor and Siva Jonnada as deputy mayor.

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