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Morristown council introduces two ordinances, adopts a repeal of a handicap parking designation and approves resolutions
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Summary
Council introduced ordinances O-5-2026 and O-6-2026 (handicap parking addition and administrative fees amendment), adopted O-4-2026 (rescinding a Speedwell Avenue handicap parking spot), and approved resolutions R-78 through R-84 and the consent agenda.
The Morristown Town Council on March 24 introduced two ordinances and adopted another affecting on-street handicap parking and administrative fees, and it approved a set of resolutions and consent items.
By title the council introduced O-5-2026, an amendment to chapter 7 (traffic), section 7-40.2 to add a dedicated handicap parking space for a Madison Street resident; the ordinance was introduced by title and scheduled for public hearing and further consideration on April 14, 2026. Council members voted in favor of introduction during the meeting.
The council also introduced O-6-2026, amending section 2-83.1 (fees) of article 15 (policies and procedures) of chapter 2 (administration). During discussion a council member cited town vital‑records volumes to underline administrative workload (noting birth‑certificate counts for 2024 and 2025); the ordinance will be considered at the April 14 public hearing.
One ordinance was before the council for public hearing and adoption. Ordinance O-4-2026 rescinds O-32-2023 and removes a designated handicap parking space on Speedwell Avenue from section 7-40.2 of the town code. The council opened the public hearing, heard no speakers, closed the hearing and adopted O-4-2026 by roll-call vote.
The meeting also adopted three consent-agenda items (approval of March 10 minutes; a facilities-use permit for the Central Bridal Hope Day Festival at Caldwell Park on July 18; and an extension of a liquor license for a sidewalk café) and a package of seven resolutions, numbered R-78-2026 through R-84-2026. The clerk called the roll for each action and recorded members’ votes; the record shows one abstention on the minutes vote and otherwise affirmative roll-call votes for introduced and adopted measures.
Votes at a glance
- Adoption of minutes (03/10/2026): recorded votes — Councilman Anacone: Yes; Councilwoman Lindsey: Abstain; Councilman Silva: Yes; Councilman Umbriak: Yes; Councilman Russo: Yes; Council president: Yes. Outcome: motion carries (adopted).
- Facilities-use permit (Caldwell Park, 07/18/2026): motion moved and carried (Councilman Silva recorded as abstaining on this item).
- Liquor license extension (sidewalk café): adopted by recorded vote; outcome: adopted.
- Ordinance O-4-2026 (rescinding O-32-2023, removing Speedwell Ave handicap space): public hearing held; no speakers; roll-call adoption recorded (affirmative votes recorded for council members present); outcome: adopted.
- Resolutions R-78-2026 through R-84-2026: motion to adopt carried by roll-call vote; outcome: adopted.
The council adjourned with no new or unfinished business.
