Madison Council Approves Pool Fees, Soccer Field Funding, Housing Ordinances
Madison Council voted unanimously on four ordinances addressing recreation and housing. The Council appropriated $20,000 in matching funds for Rosedale Soccer Field improvements and amended pool membership procedures. Mayor Robert H. Conley and Council introduced three major affordable housing
Mayor & Council · Meeting of February 23, 2026
NJ MADISON — Madison Council voted unanimously on four ordinances addressing recreation and housing. The Council appropriated $20,000 in matching funds for Rosedale Soccer Field improvements and amended pool membership procedures. Mayor Robert H.
Conley and Council introduced three major affordable housing ordinances establishing development fees of 1.5 percent residential and 2.5 percent non-residential, creating a Fourth Round Affordable Housing Overlay District with 18 units per acre, and implementing Fair Housing Act policies, all passing 6-0. Police Chief John Miscia, Building Code Official Russ Brown, Library Director Lynn Favreau and Borough Engineer James Savage presented 2026 budget proposals. Three residents urged a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers.
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Source: the Mayor & Council meeting of February 23, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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