Madison Parks Advisory Committee pursues Rotary peace pole project. The Committee, with three members present (Debbie Mantone, Geoffrey Thomas, and Tom Crimmins), determined to pursue the project to install an 8-foot-tall Peace Pole displaying "May Peace Prevail On Earth" in eight languages. Mayor
Planning Board to continue Angelica Properties apartment hearing at June 2 meeting. The board heard testimony from engineer Andrew Clarke, P.E., and architect John DeSimone on a proposed seven-unit residential building at 213-215 Main Street requiring variances for lot width, height, and buffer
Madison zoning board approves two residential variance applications with stormwater conditions. Chairman Joseph Santoro presided as the board voted 7-0 to approve a variance for John Hartnett at 11 Harwood for an 18-foot by 36-foot in-ground swimming pool, patio, and retaining walls with applicant
The Madison Historic Preservation Commission named preservation award nominees and tabled a lighting award. The commission selected the Puddingstone House at 49 Park Avenue for its Residential Preservation Award and Chase Bank at 2 Waverly Place for its Commercial Award at the May 12 meeting, with
Madison Planning Board greenlights subdivision for new residential lot on church property. The board voted 5-2 on Garfield Ave Associates' application for 203 Green Avenue, the former New Life Fellowship Church property. Vice Chair George Limbach, along with board members Coyle, Fleming, Morris,
Madison Planning Board unanimously approved two development actions on April 21, 2026. The Board memorialized an amended redevelopment plan for 1 Giralda Farms that substitutes a 100 percent affordable housing mix including supportive and family units for a proposed supportive-only building, a
Madison Shade Tree Board formally demands 52 replacement trees from Florham Park. The board met April 16, with Chair Gene Cracovia presiding over the hybrid meeting. Florham Park removed 10 trees while building an access road along the municipal border, but Madison's ordinance requires 52
Madison Historic Preservation Commission approves sign, awards preservation honors. Chair Dr. Jill Rhodes reported that the commission approved a Sugarland Bakery sign at 57 Main Street and confirmed with Municipal Land Use Attorney Janice Bauer that it can enforce downtown facade decisions. The
Madison Zoning Board approves three residential variances for home additions. Chaired by Joseph Santoro, the Board granted relief to Potter on Crestwood Drive (side yard setback), Paloka on Woodland Road (front yard setback and building coverage), and Sodano on Lathrop Avenue (building coverage).
Madison Planning Board hears Romanelli mixed-use proposal at 42 Lincoln Place, seeks design revisions. The Board heard a preliminary and final site plan application presented by applicant's counsel Nino Coviello, Esq., architect Jason Hanrahan of Mode Architects, and engineer Eric Keller, P.E.,