Morris Township Committee introduces three ordinances for public hearing Feb. 18

At the Jan. 21 meeting the Township Committee read and introduced three ordinances for public hearing and further consideration on Feb. 18, 2026.

Ordinance O1-26 would authorize an amended historic-preservation easement between Morris Township, the Town of Morristown, and the Morris County Board of County Commissioners affecting the Morristown & Morris Township Library. The ordinance was introduced by motion and approved for public hearing and final consideration on Feb. 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Ordinance O2-26 authorizes a lease agreement with the Morristown Wildcats Football Club for the Cornine Field field house. Committee discussion clarified the proposed arrangement is a year-round, five-year lease under which the club would be responsible for renovations, repairs and maintenance; the ordinance lists the lease payment as $1. A committee member asked specifically about lease payments; the clerk answered, "It's $1, sir." The ordinance was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on Feb. 18.

Ordinance O3-26 would amend chapter 367 (parks, playgrounds, and public places) to change park-use fees, permit requirements and insurance requirements. The ordinance was introduced by motion and scheduled for Feb. 18 public hearing.

No final adoptions were taken on Jan. 21; the committee set public hearings and will take public comment and final votes at the Feb. 18 meeting.