Council adopts parking ordinance on final reading
Parsippany council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-32 after a required public hearing drew no comments, locking in a traffic code change first introduced on August 18.
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With no one stepping to the microphone, the council moved from hearing to final passage and closed out a routine but binding change to the township traffic code.
A small code change cleared its last public hurdle. The Council took up Ordinance 2026-32 for second reading and a public hearing, then adopted it on final reading by unanimous votes recorded throughout the process. The measure amends Chapter 405 of the township code, the vehicles and traffic chapter, in Section 11 on stopping and standing prohibited on certain streets.
The procedural path was straightforward. The Clarke said the ordinance had been posted on the township’s official website on August 19, 2026, after its introduction at the August 18, 2026 regular meeting. The Council first voted to accept the ordinance for second reading and public hearing, then opened the hearing. No one came forward to comment.
After that, the Council closed the hearing and moved to final passage. The Clarke read the final passage language stating that the ordinance had been read by title on second reading, that a hearing had been held, and that notice of final passage would be published according to law. With that vote, Ordinance 2026-32 became the latest update to Parsippany traffic rules. The next step is publication of the final passage notice, the standard legal step that follows adoption.
First Reading: Appropriating $1 million from PAS Litigation Fund for 2026 Water Tank Improvements Project
The next water project now has its first funding step. The Council introduced Ordinance 2026-39 on first reading to appropriate $1 million from the PAS litigation fund for the 2026 water tank improvements project.
The Clarke presented the ordinance and read it by title at the September 15, 2026 Township Council meeting. The measure would direct that money already available in the PAS litigation fund toward planned work on township water tanks. The Council approved the first reading by unanimous roll call vote.
Nothing is final yet. The ordinance is scheduled for second reading and possible final passage on October 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal building, or as soon afterward as the matter is reached. Residents will have a chance to comment at that hearing, and the Clarke was directed to publicize notice and post it on the township website.
Residents press council on data centers
The first public comment period ranged widely, but data centers dominated the discussion. Several residents urged a ban or strict rules on water, electricity, and noise, while others pressed for answers on PILOT revenue, health benefits, recycling, litter, surveillance cameras, and meeting audio.
Residents pressed council on data centers, PILOT transparency, health benefits, litter, surveillance cameras, and recycling.
Pulkit Desai highlights events and maintenance
Pulkit Desai used the mayor’s report to spotlight library bingo, delayed events, water tower maintenance, and school traffic observations tied to Vision Zero planning. The report also included a 9/11 remembrance and a fundraiser for Anthony Chandra, a sanitation worker who was seriously injured.
Mayor's roundup included upcoming library bingo, water tower maintenance, and Vision Zero observations residents may notice.
Matt McGrath cites arrest in burglary
Matt McGrath said police caught and charged a person accused of breaking into a home and stealing an urn containing ashes. He said a license plate reader helped the investigation, while adding that the urn had not been recovered.
Council report recapped a burglary arrest and praised license plate readers, but announced no policy change.
Council introduces four township code updates
The council introduced four ordinances covering construction code provisions, electrical subcode fees, the prevention code, and animal control and dog licensing rules. All four now head to second reading and possible final passage on October 20, 2026.
These code changes could affect permit costs, safety compliance, and pet licensing requirements for residents and contractors.
- Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council. The Council opened the public session for comments (5-minute limit). Multiple residents spoke, primarily about data centers (supporting a ban or strong regulation, and one speaker urging consideration of tax benefits), along with questions about employee health benefits, PILOT revenue transparency, litter concerns, surveillance/AI cameras, and recycling items.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township had 13 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEFirst Reading: Amend/Supplement Chapter (Administration/Government) Article 17 (Township Council Rules and Procedures). The Council introduced Ordinance 2026-38 on first reading to amend/supplement the township code provisions on administration/government, Article 17, regarding township council rules and procedures. Second reading and final passage were scheduled for October 20, 2026.
- GOVERNANCEApproval of Payroll and Bills List. The Council approved authorization of payments for payroll and bills as recommended by the CFO, including a regular miscellaneous payroll estimated at 1,650,000 and a bills voucher list estimated at 2,
- GOVERNANCEApproving New Limousine License for Mount Everest Limo Service LLC. The Council approved Resolution R26-25 authorizing a new limousine license for Mount Everest Limo Service LLC.
- GOVERNANCETownship Attorney Report. The Township Attorney stated they had no report.
- GOVERNANCETwo properties advance in redevelopment review. The board moved forward on redevelopment-related matters for 1599 Littleton Road and 15 Waterview. One property was referred for a study on whether it is an area in need of redevelopment, while the other already had a blight report and was being scheduled for a hearing.
- GOVERNANCEApproval of meeting schedule. The board approved the meeting schedule as presented.
- GOVERNANCEBoard opens and closes public comment with no speakers. The board opened the public comment period for agenda items, but no one came forward. It then approved a motion to close that opening public comment portion of the meeting.
- GOVERNANCEApplication LC900 (Block 18.8): site/building changes including addition and zoning coverage discussion. The board heard a presentation on an application identified as LC900, Block 18.8, including plans for an addition and related zoning metrics (coverage, setbacks, stories), drainage/grading changes, lighting, and county soil erosion requirements, followed by board discussion and a unanimous approval vote.
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