Environmental Commission sets July 25 deadline for 3 Giralda redevelopment comments. The Madison commission, which met virtually with six members present, learned that Department of Public Works equipment procured through a grant is now in use for the Quiet Summer initiative, and that the YMCA and
Madison Shade Tree Board completes spring plantings and formally opposes tree removal for residential solar panels. The board finished 90 spring tree plantings by June 16 and approved 30 additional trees for fall planting, with Vice Chair Judy Honohan and member George Limbach assigned to site
Madison Planning Board approved a mixed-income supportive and affordable housing project at 1 Giralda Farms. The board voted 8-0 to approve Madison Housing LP's amended site plan combining 23 supportive-housing units and 18 affordable family units. The supportive units serve individuals with
Madison sustainability committee charts progress on multiple environmental fronts. The Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee reported that its EV shuttle bus grant project has obtained its NJ Business Registration Certificate, removing a major procurement obstacle and bringing the project closer
Madison Zoning Board approves two residential variances; carries third application. The Board unanimously granted applicants Hartnett permission for a pool, patio, retaining walls, and perimeter fence at 11 Harwood, and approved applicants Sullivan for an addition at 53 Knollwood Avenue. The Board
Madison parks panel unanimously backs Peace Pole placement and Rose Park renaming. The Parks Advisory Committee unanimously approved endorsing placement of a Peace Pole in James Park in partnership with the Madison Rotary and unanimously recommended renaming Rose Park in honor of volunteer Cathie
Planning Board approves Angelica Properties mixed-use development at Main Street. The board unanimously memorialized approval of the 213-215 Main Street project after applicant attorney Rosemary Stone Dougherty addressed board concerns through revised site plans that eliminated requested variances.
Madison Board of Health introduces ordinances on chickens and pest control. Board President Dr. Joseph Balwierczak led introduction of Ordinance BH 2026-1 for managed care of chickens and Ordinance BH 2026-2 to strengthen pest-control enforcement, each voted 6 to 0 with one member absent. The pest
Madison Environmental Commission secures Sustainable Jersey plant swap grant and plans summer community events. Eight commission members gathered virtually on May 28 to confirm the plant-swap grant win and discuss a companion gas leaf blower grant from the funder. The commission launched a "Quiet
Shade Tree Board discusses spring planting progress and endorses Quiet Summer Initiative. Chairman Gene Cracovia reported 30 trees planted this spring with plans for watering and alligator bags. Madison marked 41 years as Tree City USA following its May 2 Arbor Day Celebration featuring three