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Madison approves $24.2 million Drew Forest purchase

Madison's Mayor and Council unanimously approved a $24.2 million ordinance for Drew Forest and Madison House. Acting Mayor John J. Forte and Council Members Robert Landrigan, Eric P. Range, Melissa Honohan, and Debra Coen (Council Member Thomas Haralampoudis absent) backed the acquisition, which

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Government · Mayor & Council

Madison Council adopts three ordinances, introduces capital projects

Madison Mayor and Council approved three ordinances and introduced three capital projects. The Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 1-2026 establishing a disabled veteran tax refund program, Ordinance 2-2026 allocating $620,000 for street improvements, and Ordinance 3-2026 adding

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Government · Mayor & Council

Council directs study of Drew property development project

Madison Mayor and Council directed the Planning Board to investigate Drew University property parcels for potential redevelopment into 305 residential rental units, with 46 to be affordable, following settlement of litigation between the university and borough dated January 9, 2026. The Council

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Government · Mayor & Council

Madison elects John Forte Council President at reorganization

Madison reorganized its government at the annual January meeting, electing Council Member John J. Forte President unanimously. The Council confirmed 40 resolutions establishing 2026 procedures and board appointments with a 6-0 vote. New Council Member Debra Coen and returning member Thomas

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