Montville Environmental Commission approves responses to two property applications. The commission unanimously approved draft responses to an expansion and parking-lot project at 5 Mars Court and a subdivision proposal at Crest Terrace. Led by Dr. Lawrence Kornreich, the commission also heard
Montville adopts fourth round affordable housing package in reversal on Diversified project. The Committee unanimously approved six ordinances and 26 resolutions establishing the township's compliance framework, including zoning overlays reducing the Route 202 development to 154 units and the
Montville Board of Health approves NJACCHO grant for radon testing and animal shelter improvements. Health Officer Vanessa Freire announced the NJACCHO Enhancing Local Public Health Grant, which will fund the distribution of free radon test kits to township residents and facility improvements at
Montville Township Committee authorizes closed executive session on contracts and litigation. All five committee members, including Mayor Frank W. Cooney and Deputy Mayor Matthew S. Kayne, voted unanimously to hold a closed session discussing contract negotiations, pending litigation in Schroth vs.
Montville Zoning Board greenlights Nowak Lane demolition and rebuild. The board unanimously approved an application to demolish two single-family dwellings at 10 Nowak Lane and construct one new home in the R-80 zone, with temporary variance relief allowing two principal buildings during
Montville Planning Board unanimously adopts affordable housing plan to protect against future lawsuits. The Board voted 7-0 to adopt the 2026 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan covering 2025-2035, Board Planner Joe Burgis said. The plan includes Diversified 55-plus on Main Road near Route 287 with
Montville Environmental Commission approves permit responses, moves to monitor aquifer amid drought. The five-member Environmental Commission voted unanimously to approve responses to PSE&G permit applications for right-of-way maintenance at two locations: 10 Nowak Lane and 858 Route 202, Towaco.
Board adopts Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, securing 10-year litigation protection. The plan covers 354 units across two mixed-income projects: Diversified 55+ (266 units, 53 affordable) on 28 acres and 205-207 Changebridge Road (88 units, 16 affordable plus two via payment in lieu). Board
Montville settles affordable housing litigation; six zoning ordinances advance. Mayor Frank W. Cooney and the Township Committee unanimously authorized settlement agreements resolving fourth round affordable housing obligations, withdrawing its appeal and securing 13 additional affordable housing
Montville Zoning Board approves two residential variances. The board unanimously approved an impervious coverage variance for a deck and patio project at 22 Timber Drive, reducing the existing 1,202-square-foot deck to 608 square feet with new drainage improvements, and voted unanimously to approve