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Jonathan Kim, a member of the Shade Tree Commission, told the council he strongly supported the plan and described it as \"the product of several hours of work\" and collaborative planning. Kristen Ace, who said she represents the Morristown Shade Tree Commission, told the council the commission consulted Town Engineer Anthony DiVizzio, Department of Public Works supervisor Joe Curlo, and Town Administrator Jillian Barrick while preparing the plan and urged unanimous council approval.

Commissioners characterized the CFMP as a multi-year roadmap describing current work, future priorities and partnerships. They requested the council \"unanimously vote this in\" so the commission and municipal partners can proceed with implementation steps.

What’s next: The commission spoke during the public hearing portion of the meeting to register support for the plan; the transcript does not record a council vote or adoption during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 24, 2025 Town Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Members of the Morristown Shade Tree Commission urged the council to approve a five-year Community Forestry Management Plan, emphasizing cross-department collaboration and prior work with town engineering and DPW.","taxTitle","Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey","taxId",63616,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6181523,"Resident presses council on delayed HAWK beacon at Hamilton Street; town says it’s waiting on DOT",169,684000,853000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112820-b54236b94567c285b8ff3d04da35e7e3&start=684&end=853","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112820-b54236b94567c285b8ff3d04da35e7e3/thumbnail_684000.jpg","/articles/6181523/Morristown/Morris-County/New-Jersey/Resident-presses-council-on-delayed-HAWK-beacon-at-Hamilton-Street-town-says-its-waiting-on-DOT","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181523-711ee166b78d437dc1d3e4b9706df19d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161081&Signature=FK9WKZjU9ERVxRLSESu~OUYBzA~17~q1lMfAcpuiJdSHK0t0V49-xtHYbFTRAlzqYDx-XlPgtWd5~HslsuK9GDtFL7RPSMttBBaGk5Si3AaEtsejcUtrKsKbiwa2PVuet89bad1IwnjEGkYPmdcIvZ5dzPVUjtHKXC1N1YeUSe9S0645PvwaxsQIFUvIFqSc3v6sSF~BxUgqdLrOvgo5eLitG4ewBZPt67sBWoA19LxbqtT2u4GWZaGLIXU7GvVjoT7FiL6kEG6jeMtMUW1xPgcySUup9f9QlRXn1996jYu16F6sMGoPXfP5TsNbQSdKTG--lvpvluwKS0zKJl2uaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Morristown resident urged town officials Tuesday to speed up installation of a HAWK pedestrian beacon at the Hamilton Street crossing, saying repeated delays have left the community frustrated and concerned about pedestrian safety.

Bill Burns, who gave his address as 100 Franklin Street, told the council that the crossing project has been discussed “for decades” and said residents feel the state is taking “their sweet time” to act. Burns said some in the community feel efforts have fallen on “deaf ears.”

Town officials responded that the municipality has completed its part of the process and is now waiting on the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Town Administrator Jillian Barrick told the council, “We’re literally just waiting on DOT.” The mayor and council said they have been pressing the state and have escalated the matter to the DOT commissioner’s office; the mayor said he has been contacting the governor’s office as well and that town staff will continue to “hammer home DOT.”

Council and administration representatives noted that the town applied for grant funding and has funds ready, but the state must complete its work. The council identified the crossing as important for pedestrian safety and said they will continue to press DOT for action.

What’s next: Town officials said they will continue outreach to DOT and escalate through state channels; no town-level action or new funding was approved at the meeting.","A resident urged the council to push the state to install a HAWK pedestrian beacon at Hamilton Street. Town officials said the municipality has completed its work and is awaiting action from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT).",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6181526,"Council amends Homestead outside-licensing dates, approves two extended-license days",12,348000,360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112820-b54236b94567c285b8ff3d04da35e7e3&start=348&end=360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112820-b54236b94567c285b8ff3d04da35e7e3/thumbnail_348000.jpg","/articles/6181526/Morristown/Morris-County/New-Jersey/Council-amends-Homestead-outside-licensing-dates-approves-two-extended-license-days","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181526-fb57f0d0d9bc80b76fa78aba8423e3c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161081&Signature=IeGxjfKWCrUo-1RtY19ub8lvC~SGVZ7D63OzCxXPM5WduisVSqRj2dFQTc6qH5n~VbGEmADaf4kCZs77QFzZ3SqTxPqoBrfnV4L4pXHuX1OO4uq-QLVDgHiYxKQzey011-4qq2DJPz8ekwcVFqyzuKmHRZX-SKhtcspsHEng25Sjx6z6kVPys7YD8Wf16gWPoA2xAy91Pb503FxgN50cY0wugXeZrni6IyK~3lIEtxOpx2QPfET2NyyAPykiHR9L0oZJdrW1LVhrSIzcCe17fAvAhqujL-uPKXcen06CNoP6D~VmGNoSPYx1teHBd~Ojknb6~oKqzWBnFdlDE4Uo9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morristown Town Council approved a consent-agenda amendment on Tuesday to allow the Homestead to extend its licensed premises on two weekend dates this fall.

The council amended the applicant’s original request for three extended-license days to two and approved the amended consent item on a roll-call vote. Council members discussed neighborhood noise complaints and concerns from retail businesses about losing parking and retail activity on busy Saturdays.

Council members described a small number of noise complaints reported to them; one council member said they had received three complaints from retailers on South Street about use of a parking lot for an all-day event. Meeting discussion specified the proposed hours as 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with cleanup complete by 8 p.m., and the council indicated the applicant is willing to accommodate conditions the council sets.

On the amendment, the council recorded these votes: Councilwoman Foster — yes; Councilwoman Ayanna Cohn — no; Councilwoman Lindsey — yes; Councilman Russo — yes; Councilman Silva — yes; Council President Umbriack — yes. The motion carried and the consent item was adopted.

What’s next: The Homestead’s extended-license approval will proceed for the two specified dates; council discussion recommended continued monitoring for noise and parking complaints.","Council approved a modified extension of licensed premises for the Homestead, reducing requested outside-license days from three to two after discussion about noise, parking and retail impacts.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6181531,"Morristown Council approves $7.5 million guarantee for Parking Authority bonds after debate",388,1811000,2199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112820-b54236b94567c285b8ff3d04da35e7e3&start=1811&end=2199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112820-b54236b94567c285b8ff3d04da35e7e3/thumbnail_1811000.jpg","/articles/6181531/Morristown/Morris-County/New-Jersey/Morristown-Council-approves-75-million-guarantee-for-Parking-Authority-bonds-after-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181531-b22c87cf1ac21cdc3402f0dfa38132ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161081&Signature=Pk8cpy9R9mdloLiZNCQESQfQk2bgf47yuSN-S4unu1hWTGR6o-VIiURfnBLpSLPqG688Y2HeFSg7PbQ~XpRSECwqZ3rx8MeP1C5GtvSAHWr2qAcRg8EeQkjyOoJKmy2dR6s~hlSoC-IGZWqpeV3g89n0kkmQu4CzqJCTeO8-tLLIObx4qW9NAX5FtKhQQG-LKw0wCCXgJvfw09F4zgpSpXw~mBKZ3PQo7Q4tSx~0cyyYPi-D~x06y~zqbHIRHfBOcVZyEJyPqubnu68EogDQJ1Ryk564m1tQ9x5sj2cXHESr2GCoXUbqCoM6BAJI4oIIMgAc4uOjrwHLkSxG2ljFow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Morristown Town Council on Tuesday adopted Ordinance O-22-2025, authorizing the town to guarantee payment of up to $7.5 million in revenue bonds and notes issued by the Parking Authority of the Town of Morristown.

The ordinance authorizes the town to provide “additional security” for bonds not to exceed $7,500,000. Council members debated whether to table the measure and request a fuller financial presentation from the Parking Authority before committing the town’s credit.

The question of tabling the ordinance failed for lack of a second, and a subsequent roll-call vote adopted the ordinance. The recorded votes on adoption included: Councilman Foster — yes; Councilwoman Ayanna Cohn — no; Councilwoman Lindsey — yes; Councilman Russo — yes; Council President Umbriack — yes.

Council members opposing immediate adoption said they wanted more complete financial information from the Parking Authority, including recent financial statements and analysis of the authority’s ability to service debt. One council member noted the authority’s finances were “weak because of COVID” when last presented and said the town should review the authority’s financials and any amended development plan before approving bonding.

Council members also raised specific project concerns tied to the borrowing request. The Parking Authority is pursuing acquisition of properties referenced as Dumont and Pine to advance a garage project; council members asked how traffic patterns might change and whether outbound traffic would shift onto neighborhood streets. A council member suggested bringing a prepared presentation from the authority and finance staff, including potential impacts on the town’s credit rating and outreach to nearby residents before any further approvals.

The ordinance follows material submitted with the meeting packet and a short public hearing in which no members of the public spoke on the ordinance. The council vote adopted the ordinance after the failed motion to table.

The council did not receive a supplemental financial presentation at the meeting; members asked that the Parking Authority and town finance staff appear with updated financials and a clear description of any change from previously presented plans before future related actions.

What’s next: The ordinance is adopted; council members requested follow-up briefings and public outreach related to the Parking Authority’s project plan and property acquisitions.","The Town Council adopted Ordinance O-22-2025 to guarantee up to $7.5 million in revenue bonds for the Parking Authority despite calls to delay action until the authority’s financials and revised project plans are presented.","actionData","errors"]

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