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Residents back open‑space ballot question and urge action on scooters, courts; council adopts climate resolution
Summary
During public comment, residents urged the council to place an Open Space Trust Fund question on the November ballot and raised concerns about e‑scooters, pickleball noise and a proposed beach-volleyball court; the council adopted a resolution supporting the New Jersey Climate Superfund Act.
Speakers at Morristown’s April 22 public hearing urged the council to send an Open Space Trust Fund question to voters this November and raised quality‑of‑life concerns ranging from sidewalk e‑scooters to new recreational courts.
Scott Wild, a Morristown resident, urged the council to authorize a ballot question to create an open‑space trust fund that would make the town eligible for additional grants and help maintain and improve parks. "I first became aware of the importance of this issue about 2 years ago...An Open Space Trust Fund will help us revitalize Burnham Park and all of the 16 parks around town," Wild told the council,…
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