Unofficial Video of the Sept. 16, 2026 Morris Township Committee meeting.
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0:00บท 1: This Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. 298s · Speaker 1
This Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. The time is now 7 p .m. This meeting is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. An adequate notice of this meeting has been provided as required by law. Specifically, a notice of thi…
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And whereas the prostate cancer death rate declined by about half from 1993 to 2022, likely reflecting earlier detection and advances in treatment. and whereas continued education awareness research and access to quality health care are ess…
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6:26บท 3: So before I get started on this, you might think, why do we. 232s · Speaker 3
So before I get started on this, you might think, why do we... make these proclamations every month. We try to raise awareness within the community of certain issues that are important to us. And by raising that awareness, perhaps you'll co…
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10:18บท 4: first of all, I'm sorry about how you've been affected. 67s · Speaker 4
first of all, I'm sorry about how you've been affected. I have also been affected three times. My cousin when I was 19, my husband's brother in 2008, and my sister in 2017. So that we were like, it's kind of weird how we were together and w…
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11:26บท 5: not as therapy, just like, hey, I've been through it. 302s · Speaker 6
not as therapy, just like, hey, I've been through it. There's a light at the other tunnel, some ideas that helped me when I was going through the process. So again, it's in Chatham at Cougarfield, October 10th. It starts checking, sign is a…
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16:28บท 6: And whereas. 83s · Speaker 7
And whereas... Morris Township remains deeply grateful for the dedication of our own police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, public works employees, healthcare professionals, veterans, and all those who stand ready e…
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17:52บท 7: Mayor. Thank you, Committeeman Ravitz. 75s · Speaker 1
Mayor. Thank you, Committeeman Ravitz. And Committeeman Ravitz is the author of that proclamation. So thank you very much. There are currently eight members of the public joining us via Zoom and 15 here in person. At this time, we will open…
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19:07บท 8: Thank you. 243s · Speaker 8
Thank you. absolutely um my other thing is about the park because every time i come here i speak about collinsville playground um so initially my issue was the finishing of the park you all did open the park it was finished it was done beau…
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23:10บท 9: We, as always, appreciate your comments. 174s · Speaker 1
We, as always, appreciate your comments. And I will be there Saturday from 10 to 12 at the park for those two hours for coffee with the mayor. And I'm hearing everything you say. We're all listening. Just want to be sure, too, that we'll ch…
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26:05บท 10: let's say, May. 301s · Speaker 5
let's say, May. We are having this conversation and it's not even October. So and then again with the street, it is extremely dangerous. If you were to take five minutes and go and just sit at Cleveland Avenue in an afternoon, you would wat…
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31:06บท 11: specific question in mind. 90s · Speaker 5
specific question in mind. Should commercial landscaping operations in residential neighborhoods be subject to reasonable hours that are more consistent with the standards already being used by neighboring municipalities? And I believe ther…
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32:37บท 12: You're welcome. 302s · Speaker 2
You're welcome. Hi, my name is David Alcada. I live in Morse Township, 5B, leave it dry. Two things I want to mention before I go on to the gas blower topic. A 9 -11, I congratulate Commissioner Rabbitt. I was an eyewitness during that time…
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37:40บท 13: Thank you, David. 179s · Speaker 1
Thank you, David. And we all wish you a very quick recovery period for your... Is there anyone here in person? Hi, my name is Steve Larris. I live at 20 Oak Road Drive. I think I'm there 29 years. And I just want to say one thing. The young…
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Okay, now I know I was here two years ago when we made that area available where you can grow cannabis, you can process cannabis, you can sell cannabis and urban and dispensary. operates a cannabis lounge. So you can grow it, you can proces…
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42:07บท 15: thank you for doing your homework, by the way, getting up there and saying what you've said is all factual. 71s · Speaker 7
thank you for doing your homework, by the way, getting up there and saying what you've said is all factual. So I applaud that because these are things that are near and dear to me. Regarding the last bond the mayor had talked about, we had …
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43:19บท 16: Thank you. 79s · Speaker 1
Thank you. And I should just add, you should stick around because we are going to discuss the cannabis dispensary later in the meeting. Yep. Is there anyone else who has public comments? Hi, I'm Joan McKenna, 4424 Piedmont Court. In light o…
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44:38บท 17: Your phone light is on. 132s · Speaker 7
Your phone light is on. Yeah, your phone light is on, just so you know. That's okay. Good evening. Hello. Mine's going to be short and sweet. You just need your name, please. Carolyn Stansberry, 36 Cleveland Avenue, Mars Township. down the …
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46:51บท 18: Okay. Right. 193s · Speaker 2
Okay. Right. Exactly. Yeah. What was the outcome? I have to check with you. We've been talking about this for years. I'm sorry? You've been talking about this for years. I understand. You were at the park at Tucker Field. Yes. It was brough…
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50:05บท 19: Mr. Grisel. 116s · Speaker 5
Mr. Grisel. Yes. Mr. Janata. Yes. Mr. Ravitz. Yes. Ms. Rothman. Yes. Mayor Griglia. Yes. The public hearing and final consideration and adoption of ordinance number 28 -26 will be held at the next regular Township Committee meeting on Wedne…
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52:01บท 20: I'll second. 300s · Speaker 7
I'll second. Adam Clark, may I have a roll call vote? Mr. Griselle? Yes. Mr. Ravitz? Yes. Mr. Janata? Yes. Ms. Rothman? Yes. Mayor Griglia? Yes. Mr. Quinn, will you give us a brief overview of resolution number 197 -26? Yes, Mayor, and I'm …
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57:01บท 21: they're all on video on the township YouTube. 65s · Speaker 7
they're all on video on the township YouTube. So you can go back and look at those. And then we had earlier this year, we had a lot of input from the public. We had a packed house, as a matter of fact, pro and con for it. And so the public …
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58:08บท 22: And Chief Shearer was also on that second? 68s · Speaker 1
And Chief Shearer was also on that second? Chief Shearer was in both. Chief Shearer was in the initial and Chief Shearer sat through and questioned and asked all pertinent questions relevant to law enforcement of both applicants. And he was…
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59:17บท 23: man grazel uh two other points of facts uh Cannabis was on a referendum here in New Jersey back in 2020. 65s · Speaker 2
man grazel uh two other points of facts uh Cannabis was on a referendum here in New Jersey back in 2020. It passed by 67 % approval. That approval rating was even higher here in Morris Township. So there was an urging from the public for th…
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And I also want to add that one benefit of this applicant is delivering. To have a delivery business, you need a license. But once you have that license, you can deliver anywhere in the state of New Jersey. And this applicant currently deli…
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1:04:30บท 25: I will join in on the conversation. 112s · Speaker 6
I will join in on the conversation. I really appreciate the effort and time that the Canvas Advisory Board has put into this issue, to reviewing the applications. I know it's been a very thoughtful process. I also agree with Committee Admin…
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1:06:23บท 26: Thank you, Committee Member Rothman. 68s · Speaker 2
Thank you, Committee Member Rothman. I'll just add, when it was or passed a couple years ago, I was the sole vote, no vote at that time. And my concern was about the manufacturing and cultivation. But this is retail and distribution, which …
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Madam Mayor, this is my signature piece of legislation in six years. I move that we go forward with this. And I'd like to second Mr. Ravitz's motion. Thank you. Madam Clerk, may I have a roll call vote, please? Mr. Ravitz. Proud to vote, ye…
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1:12:32บท 28: and we intend to keep pushing to get that repair work done. 158s · Speaker 6
and we intend to keep pushing to get that repair work done. Additionally, after speaking with numerous residents about the confusion and uncertainty around the Abbey, also known as Allen Wick Hall, also known as the Restoration Hardware Pro…
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1:15:10บท 29: Thank you. 300s · Speaker 1
Thank you. Committeeman Rabbits. Thank you, Mayor. Earlier this evening, I read the proclamation that I wrote and the Township Committee adopted for 9 -11. And I want to thank the folks who got up and spoke tonight about their experience, 9…
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1:20:11บท 30: May its roots keep our memories strong. 302s · Speaker 7
May its roots keep our memories strong. May its blossoms keep our hope alive and may both endure for generations to come. And with that I want to echo the greetings. that Committeeman Rothman, Committeewoman Rothman has said, Shana Tovah to…
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1:25:13บท 31: In fact, according to the Morris County MUA, we have achieved over 60 % of that goal. 259s · Speaker 2
In fact, according to the Morris County MUA, we have achieved over 60 % of that goal. Morris Township is just one of 12 municipalities out of 39 in the county. to do this, and this is due to the education and outreach debt from our DPW and …
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1:29:33บท 32: Thank you, Deputy Mayor. 286s · Speaker 1
Thank you, Deputy Mayor. Interesting. I tell everybody all the time, by the time it gets to the mayor, I'm crossing off things, because not only have they been raised once, but twice or three times. But on the September 11th remembrance, wh…
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1:34:22บท 33: Hi, Charlie Schachter, 10 Raleigh Court. 207s · Speaker 5
Hi, Charlie Schachter, 10 Raleigh Court. So I'm going to take a second opportunity here to speak just to address some of the things that have just come up. And, you know, when I speak the first time, I never really have time to talk about s…
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1:37:53บท 34: Hi, Gabrielle Wells, 8 Cleveland Avenue. 200s · Speaker 4
Hi, Gabrielle Wells, 8 Cleveland Avenue. So I just have two follow -ups. I understand that you all had six meetings about the cannabis dispensary. I think that if you would have canvassed the actual neighborhoods that are in that area, they…
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Mr. Quinn, you want to address the history of that intersection? It's actually the county of Marsh that has the responsibility for that. So you are claiming the initiative, but you're not actually proceeding, like you're not actually ahead …
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1:42:22บท 36: Okay. So by the next town hall meeting, we should have an update in regards to what the action plan is for Cleveland Avenue. 135s · Speaker 8
Okay. So by the next town hall meeting, we should have an update in regards to what the action plan is for Cleveland Avenue. If there is one. Mr. Cancer is shaking his head no. I was just sitting here and I'm not trying to have a conversati…
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comment to um both of what you were speaking about here but your earlier comments regarding um how popular the park has become i'm really glad you brought that up because i went over to collinsville and there was a group of moms there with …
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Mayor, if I might, Gabrielle, thank you for your thoughtful comments. I'm just going to address the cannabis. I think my colleagues have addressed Collinsville Park. Just real quickly, number one, I want the record to reflect that we never …
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1:49:03บท 39: And anytime you can email anybody. 200s · Speaker 5
And anytime you can email anybody. David Okada, 5B, we drive Morris Township. The area you're talking about for the cannabis dispensary, is that what you're calling it? Is that by John Street, that area? Or it's located on East Hanover. On …
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1:52:24บท 40: Steve Laris, 20 Oak Park Drive. 162s · Speaker 8
Steve Laris, 20 Oak Park Drive. This is for Mr. Quinn. If we're going to put up some lights, I realize the state's probably paying for that. Is there anything we can do on Woodruff? A couple of extra signs or a speed camera. You're going so…
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1:55:07บท 41: Thank you very much. 59s · Speaker 1
Thank you very much. We appreciate it. And we'll get those messages to everybody as well. Thank you for being here. Is there anyone else here in person who would like to speak? Seeing no hands raised on Zoom, is there a motion to close publ…