Morris County Town Hall, Week of Oct. 12, 2026: Long Hill, Mount Arlington, Randolph

Good morning, Morris County. Long Hill has started the process of taking a Valley Road property by eminent domain, Mount Arlington wants to allow self-storage in its hotel zone, and Randolph's Thursday agenda included a resolution naming a new township manager. Here is what came before town halls last week and what is on the calendar next.

Meetings ahead

No Morris County town has posted an agenda for the week of October 12 yet, and the Board of County Commissioners has no upcoming meeting posted. These dates are already set:

Mendham Township Committee meets Thursday, October 15, with an executive session before the regular meeting. Mendham Township meetings
Mendham Borough Mayor and Council meets Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 PM at the Garabrant Center. Mendham Borough meetings
Mount Arlington Borough Council has scheduled the public hearing on its self-storage ordinance for November 4. Mount Arlington meetings

We will add agendas to the Morris County government page as towns post them.

Decisions behind

Long Hill: eminent domain on Valley Road

The Long Hill Township Committee's October 7 agenda listed three ordinances for first reading: Ordinance 603-26, authorizing the township to acquire the property at 1261 Valley Road by eminent domain; Ordinance 602-26, extending affordability controls on Chestnut Run; and Ordinance 604-26, rezoning a lot to the R-30 residence zone. The committee also had a cell tower on its discussion list. First-reading ordinances come back for a public hearing before adoption. Long Hill, Oct. 7

Mount Arlington: self-storage in the hotel zone

The Borough Council took up Ordinance No. 2026-13, which would permit self-storage facilities as a conditional use in the Hotel/Motel Conference Center (HMC) Zone. The draft follows Land Use Board recommendations: architectural standards, height, setback and landscaping rules, interior-only access to units, and a ban on commercial storage and hazardous materials. The council's stated reasoning is new tax ratables in an already developed area. Public hearing November 4. Mount Arlington, Oct. 6

Randolph: a township manager, Route 10, and food trucks

The Township Council's October 8 agenda included a resolution appointing a township manager (the name was left blank in the posted packet), along with second readings of ordinances on mobile food vendors and stormwater control. Three resolutions concerned the 821 Route 10 development: a treatment works approval (R 214-26), an NJDEP water extension permit application (R 215-26), and a waiver of an EPA grant restriction on sewer service (R 216-26). R 208-26 awards the 2026 leaf loading and hauling contract to Nature's Choice NJ LLC for up to $200,000, running October 15 through January 31. The council also scheduled a closed session on Summit Recovery Residences, LLC v. Township of Randolph. Randolph, Oct. 8

Hanover: an administrator's retirement

The Township Committee received a retirement letter from Business Administrator Joseph A. Giorgio, effective April 1, 2027. Its October 8 agenda also included a public hearing on Ordinance No. 33-2026, revising land use regulations; renewal of CGP&H as affordable housing administrative agent; contracts for bulk rock salt and drainage improvements; and recognition of the Hanover Township 10U softball team, 2026 New Jersey Little League state champions. Hanover, Oct. 8

Denville: fewer hoops for homeowners

The Township Council took up Ordinance 22-26, amending the administrative and land use codes to update rules and make certain requirements less restrictive for homeowners. The packet included submission checklists for fences, decks and sheds. Also on the agenda: advice and consent for a mayoral appointment to the Rockaway Regional Sewerage Authority (R-26-170) and a change order for the galvanized water main replacement project (R-26-172). Denville, Oct. 6

Jefferson: Moose Drive

The Township Council's October 7 agenda included an ordinance to vacate a portion of Moose Drive, requested by property owners there, plus the swearing-in of a new firefighter and resolutions 26-284 through 26-303. One of them appoints Mariah Himsel deputy clerk through December 31. A PBA memorandum of agreement and Ordinance 26-24, on salary ranges, were listed for closed session. Jefferson, Oct. 7

Mendham Borough: police qualifications and the polishing lagoons

The council's October 7 agenda introduced Ordinance #15-2026, amending police officer qualifications, and held the public hearing on Ordinance #14-2026, on closing the borough's polishing lagoons. It also included a temporary zoning officer appointment and a road closure application for Florie, Phoenix and Knollwood on October 11. Mendham Borough, Oct. 7

Butler: a liquor license moves

The October 6 agenda included R 2026-134, transferring a liquor license from 100 Proof Bar and Bites to Luc's Garage Bar; R 2026-137, awarding the Spring Street and Belleview Terrace water main project; and R 2026-133, a sludge removal contract. Health care, fire trucks and park lighting were on the discussion list. Butler, Oct. 6

East Hanover: the Special Improvement District

The Township Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 19-2026, amending the code on the Special Improvement District. Its consent agenda included a resolution urging repeal of the state gas tax escalator and a grant application for sidewalk improvements. East Hanover, Oct. 5

Boonton: the Christmas parade

The Town Council discussed the 32nd Annual Boonton Christmas Parade on November 28, including the parade committee's request for more town support because of rising costs. It also approved upfitting a new police vehicle and buying body armor kits for up to $8,411.20. Boonton, Oct. 5

Also on file

Madison (Sept. 28): ordinances for firefighting gear and renovation of the Dodge Field basketball and pickleball courts, introduction of a special emergency appropriation for a property revaluation, and a community pool presentation. Madison, Sept. 28
Mendham Township (Sept. 28): snow plowing contract extensions for DeAndrea Land and Stone and Frank Galbraith & Sons, a social affair permit for the Ralston Cider Mill Museum's cider tasting, and talk of an agricultural committee and 2027 garbage and recycling rates. Mendham Township, Sept. 28
Mountain Lakes (Sept. 28): the second-quarter budget report showed 77.27% of anticipated revenue collected through June 30, and 52.45% of the budget spent. Mountain Lakes, Sept. 28
Lincoln Park (Oct. 5) and Wharton (Sept. 28) posted agendas without enough detail to summarize. Lincoln Park · Wharton

Agendas list what a governing body planned to take up, not how it voted. Check the official minutes for final actions. Browse every town on the Morris County government page.