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Mayor proclaims Black History Month; officials review storm response, parking and local contracts
Summary
Mayor Timothy P. Daugherty proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month and invited Pastor Lance Mann to speak; council and staff reviewed recent storm cleanup, reminded businesses and residents of crosswalk/sidewalk clearing duties, and reported a contract award for Anne Bank Garage maintenance.
Mayor Timothy P. Daugherty read a proclamation declaring February 2026 as Black History Month in Morristown and invited Pastor Lance Mann of Communion Baptist to address the council. Pastor Mann praised local leadership and said it was “amazingly refreshing to have mayor, council, and administration that are partners with our community.”
In the mayor’s reports and liaison updates, officials summarized recent community events (Martin Luther King observance, the grand opening of La Brisas restaurant, the Glenbrook Brewery chili cook-off and upcoming Morristown on Stage performances). The mayor and staff gave an extended account of response to a heavy snowstorm: the Department of Public Works, public safety and the parking authority were credited for clearing streets and opening garages; officials warned residents and businesses that, under local law, adjacent property owners must clear sidewalks and, in certain business district cases, clear crosswalks so pedestrians can pass.
Council discussed operational details and enforcement challenges for snow and hydrant clearing; the DPW superintendent (Joe Carlo as named in the report) was thanked for directing crews. Liaison reports also noted that SNELL Contract Unlimited LCC was identified as the lowest responsive bidder and awarded the Anne Bank Garage restoration and preventive maintenance contract (phase 2).
The mayor also noted the recent death of former councilman John Krein and offered condolences to his family. The meeting record does not include additional administrative deadlines or budget details for the Anne Bank project; procurement and contract-management follow-up were not specified in the public record.
