Jefferson Land Use Board approves variances for residential projects including swimming pool and attached garage. The board granted approval to the Biagiotti application for an in-ground pool at 22 Indian Spring Drive (9-0), the Hamilton application for a 32-by-38-foot attached garage at 4
Jefferson Council adopts $36.04 million 2026 budget with 4.48 percent tax levy increase. The spending plan, approved unanimously by Council President Kalish and Councilmembers Schultz and Senatore (Councilman Birmingham and Vice President Garruto absent), allocates $25.52 million for municipal
Jefferson Council approves three ordinances including road vacation and budget increase. Council President Josh Kalish presided as the township approved Ordinance #26-03 vacating portions of Edgewood Road and an unnamed road for Lake Hopatcong Ventures, LLC property consolidation, with the
Jefferson Land Use Board approves six applications in April meeting. Vice-Chairwoman Galfo presided over approval of a bulk area variance for Corinne Padavano to rebuild her home at 63 Hopi Trail after a fire, with variances for a covered porch and deck placement. The board also approved a lot line
Jefferson Township Council opens bidding for a second retail distribution liquor license, minimum $425,000. Resolution #26-105 authorized the bidding process; successful bidders must place a 50 percent good faith deposit within five days and undergo police background investigation. Council also
Jefferson Land Use Board approves six residential variances and amendments in single evening session. Board Planner Jessica Caldwell processed eight additional applications into the hearing queue, including a use variance for two-unit home conversion and reconstruction of a fire-damaged dwelling.
Jefferson Council advances 2026 budget despite record tax increases. Administrator Debi Millikin reported the budget began $2 million in deficit; after cutting $1,458,702, the township faces garbage tax increase of $22.95 (6.85 percent), municipal tax of $105.19 (3.74 percent), and library tax of
Jefferson Council adopts affordable housing and inclusionary zoning ordinances amid state aid requests. Council President Josh Kalish and the Township Council approved Ordinance #26-04 establishing nine Inclusionary Overlay Zones requiring 20 percent affordable housing set-asides in multifamily
Jefferson Land Use Board reorganizes and approves Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The board voted 7-1-1 to approve the Housing Element & Fair Share Plan, meeting the March 15 state deadline for adoption. Board member Mr. Deutsch opposed; Mr. Galfo abstained. The board unanimously determined
Jefferson Township Council approves 2026 budget with $237 average tax increase. Administrator Debi Millikin and CFO Bill Eagen presented the budget, which began with $2.4 million in fixed-cost increases and faced lower revenues than the prior year. The preliminary municipal tax increase was $193
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