Madison Board of Health discusses chicken-keeping rules with resident input. The board met April 6 under President Dr. Joseph Balwierczak and heard from Assistant Health Officer Nicole Rondon on January and February health reports with no significant issues reported. The board reviewed draft
Madison Shade Tree Board approves spring planting program for 90 trees, awards maintenance contract. Vice Chair Judy Honohan submitted orders for 90 trees with April 15 delivery and planting through May 15, while Member George Limbach marked 90 sites after evaluating 280 potential locations. The
Madison sustainability committee welcomes TerraCycle presentation and advances spring projects. The Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee, chaired by Kathi Caccavale, met March 17 with limited attendance to hear from Kaela Lansinger, a Madison resident employed by TerraCycle, about hard-to-recycle
Madison ZBA approves three home additions in March meeting. Chairman Joseph Santoro presided as the Board approved three second-story addition applications on 7-0 votes: 104 Pomeroy Road, 10 Parkside Avenue with air conditioning relocation, and 17 Kensington Road with a rear addition and new
Madison preservationists shape Waverly Place infrastructure redesign. The Historic Preservation Commission, meeting March 10, offered recommendations for the street and utility project affecting the downtown historic district, with Dr. Jill Rhodes, Chair, Max Hart, Vice Chair, and Chris Kellogg,
Madison Planning Board unanimously approves amended affordable housing plans and three related ordinances. The amendments, required by a February 2025 court ruling mandating inclusion of Drew University campus lands in the Borough's developable land inventory, update the town's housing obligation
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
Shade Tree Board orders 90 trees for spring, advances removal projects. The Shade Tree Management Board approved a spring planting of 90 trees including 30 in the 1-inch caliper range, with board members directed to identify locations once snow melts. Vice Chair Judy Honohan will submit the order;
Madison Environmental Commission addresses site plan concerns and spring tree planting initiatives. The commission reviewed two development applications, raising concerns about energy compliance and a 53-tree clearcutting proposal at 203 Green Ave. Amner Deleon of Blue Sky Green Earth detailed four
Sustainable Madison advisory committee welcomes new members, funds environmental initiatives. The Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee welcomed regular members Susan Bailey and Anna Bradshaw, who identified priority action areas in waste management, composting, native plants, and community