JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP —The Jefferson Township Council will convene for its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, located at 1033 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong.
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The meeting will include a public hearing and vote on Ordinance #25-15, which authorizes a $1.5 million special emergency appropriation for the complete revaluation of all real property in the township, as ordered by the Morris County Board of Taxation.
Also on the agenda are several key resolutions, including:
- Approval of the 2024 Corrective Action Plan prepared by CFO William Eagen in response to the township’s annual audit.
- Adoption of the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, required by state law to address affordable housing obligations through 2035.
- Authorization of the 2025 Road Paving Program, awarding a contract to Riverview Paving, Inc. for over $1.2 million in improvements.
- Approval of a Trout Habitat Study for Lake Hopatcong, funded through a Highlands Council grant.
- Authorization of new contracts for internet and cloud phone services, salary range ordinances for municipal employees, and multiple vehicle purchases.
The Council will also address routine business, including approval of minutes, payment of bills, and a consent agenda with resolutions covering tax refunds, grant applications, surplus property sales, and renewal of liquor licenses for local establishments.
Public comment will be permitted during the meeting, and residents will be encouraged to participate. No executive session is scheduled.
Future Council meetings are scheduled for July 16, August 6, and other dates through the end of the year.
For more information, visit www.jeffersontownship.net or contact the Township Clerk’s Office at (973) 208-6133.
