Montville adopts 2026 budget with tax increase despite First Aid Squad pleas. The Township Committee unanimously approved the 2026 Municipal Budget, raising the local purpose tax 2.28 percent and the library tax 6.55 percent, resulting in an average household increase of $58.48. Residents urged
Montville approves $1 million bond ordinance for water treatment facility design. The Township Committee unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-14 authorizing $1 million in bonds for Water Treatment Facility engineering design and bid assistance. The five-member committee also designated Block 184, Lot
Montville Planning Board approves redevelopment study for Diversified Properties 55-plus. The board unanimously approved an April 1 study of the Diversified Properties 55-plus site spanning Main Road, Daldunn Road, and River Road. The designation enables the governing body to authorize a
Montville zoning board approves gas station, convenience store at Route 202 site. The board voted unanimously 7-0 on April 22 to grant NCK Distributors multiple variances for the project, which replaces an aging service station with auto repair operations. The applicant must work with the board's
Montville Environmental Commission unanimously approves environmental response for River Road lot line adjustment. Dr. Lawrence Kornreich proposed that the commission indicate there are no significant environmental issues with the adjustment between the two properties; the vote was unanimous. The
Montville introduces 2026 budget with 2.67 percent tax-levy increase. The Committee approved the municipal budget with a 2.28 percent increase in municipal operations taxes and 6.55 percent increase in library taxes, yielding an average household increase of $58.48 and remaining $540,213 below the
Planning Board approves two-lot subdivision along Crest Terrace on 8-1 vote. The controversial project will create two residential lots on property along South and Crest Terrace, with Board Planner Joseph Burgis and applicant engineer Joseph Mianecki presenting stormwater management and site-layout
Montville Planning Board approves River Road subdivision with variances, defers Mars Court project. The board unanimously granted Robert Reese a minor subdivision application at 70 and 74 River Road, including variances for lot width, front-yard setback, and minimum lot area for an adjacent church
Township Committee introduces $1 million remediation ordinance for Condurso property, clearing the path for long-term preservation and public use. Mayor Frank W. Cooney noted the 28-acre site, purchased at public auction in September 2025, prevents high-density development that would cost millions
Montville Zoning Board approves second-story addition variances at Millers Lane. The board voted 5-0 to grant setback relief for James Simonsen's proposed second-story addition to an undersized property in the R-27A zone, represented by engineer James Slate. The narrow lot provided the necessary