Morristown council adopts parking, filming and cannabis license measures; redevelopment plan introduced

The Morristown Town Council on Tuesday, Feb. 25, adopted two ordinances, approved three resolutions, and introduced a redevelopment plan that will return for public hearing on March 11.

The actions affect town parking rules, a fee schedule for commercial filming on public property, the award of one local retail cannabis license, a pedestrian‑safety installation, temporary license extensions for outdoor licensed premises, and several routine appointments.

The council adopted Ordinance O-6-2025 to amend Chapter 7 (traffic) governing parking and movement of vehicles on municipal and Board of Education property. Council members voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance and council members said the town police will monitor enforcement; towing is a potential enforcement mechanism under the ordinance.

The council also adopted Ordinance O-8-2025 to add a fee schedule for use of public property for advertising and public‑relations photography, still or video. The measure passed unanimously.

Ordinance O-9-2025, a redevelopment plan for property identified as 25 Market Street (a set of lots on the town tax maps), was introduced by title and formally referred for a public hearing and further consideration on March 11.

Votes at a glance (formal actions and outcomes)

- Resolution R-51-2025: Award local retail cannabis business license to Ooma Flowers NJ LLC — Adopted (Roll call: Foster Yes; Anacone Yes; Lindsey Yes; Russo Yes; Silva No; Council President Umbriak Yes). Motion and seconder not specified in the record; outcome adopted. (See separate article on the public hearing and comment record.)

- Resolution R-52-2025: Authorize cost‑sharing agreement with the State of New Jersey for construction of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at Route 124 (South Street and Hamilton Road) — Adopted unanimously. Council and staff thanked the DOT for cooperation in securing funding.

- Resolution R-53-2025: Appoint special Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 officers for 2025 — Adopted unanimously.

- Consent items (motion to approve items 1–4 passed; items 5 and 6 were pulled and then approved): The council approved two temporary/extensions of licensed premises for outdoor events — the Dublin Pub (March 14–17, 2025) and Non Mexican Table (May 2025) — with the council noting operators will be expected to limit amplified activity on most nights to ease impacts on nearby residences; council said it will reconsider if operators raise objections.

- Appointment to Morristown Parking Authority: Chris Kirk was nominated and confirmed to serve through 12/31/2027.

What’s next

Ordinance O-9-2025 (25 Market Street redevelopment plan) returns for a public hearing and final action on March 11. The council set no final implementation dates for other items beyond the resolutions already adopted.

Why this matters

The measures change how the town manages parking enforcement and commercial filming, advance a redevelopment review for a downtown site, and finalize local approvals tied to public safety and commercial activity, including the award of a single local cannabis retail license in a contested process.