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Shade Tree Board plans fall plantings at 31 Madison sites

The Madison Shade Tree Management Board approved July minutes and set fall planting plans. Vice Chair Judy Honohan coordinated identification of 31 sites across Madison where trees will be planted by October 1, with species including American Sycamore, Elm, and Swamp White Oak. The board sent two

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Government · Planning Board

Madison Planning Board approves Drew University subdivision

Madison Planning Board approved the Drew University subdivision enabling permanent forest and arboretum preservation. The Board voted 6-0 on a motion by Mayor Conley to approve preliminary and final major subdivision at 36 Madison Avenue, Block 3001, Lot 1. Professional land surveyor James Sens

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board endorses Drew University property redevelopment

Planning Board endorsed Drew University redevelopment in 7-0 vote. The Madison Planning Board voted unanimously on August 4 to recommend designation of two noncontiguous Drew University campus portions as areas in need of non-condemnation redevelopment. Board Planner Susan Favate documented

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Government · Board of Health

Madison Board of Health approves ordinance permitting backyard chickens

Madison Board of Health unanimously approved two ordinances, including one permitting backyard chickens. The 7-0 votes on August 3 adopted Ordinance BH 2026-1 (managed care of chickens) and Ordinance BH 2026-2 (amendments to Chapter 218 nuisances regulations). Health Officer Megan Avallone reported

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Shade Tree Board addresses storm damage, permit disputes

Madison Shade Tree Board addresses July rainstorm damage and multiple tree permit violations. The board completed cleanup from the July 3 storm that caused major tree damage, with Department of Public Works handling major concerns. Chair Gene Cracovia and Arborist Rich Wolowicz will address three

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Zoning board approves two residential improvement projects

Madison zoning board approved two residential improvement projects on revised plans while deferring a third pending drainage investigation. The board unanimously approved a covered patio at 5 Highland Avenue with strengthened stormwater management including three dry wells; principal building

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