PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council will preview the ordinance that would prohibit large-scale data centers throughout the township when it holds its agenda meeting on Tuesday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. The public hearing and final vote on that ordinance and the other second readings will take place at the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 24, at 7:00 p.m.
The agenda meeting gives the council and the public advance notice of items that will be acted on at the regular meeting. The council will also introduce new cannabis zoning rules and review a redeveloper agreement with Toll NJ I, LLC, and a resolution to accept a decommissioned Army tank.
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Second Readings
Two ordinances are listed for second reading. Residents will have the opportunity to comment on both at the public hearing on Tuesday, November 24:
- Ordinance 2026:43 would amend Chapter 430 of the township code to prohibit data centers with an electrical capacity exceeding 10 megawatts as a permitted use in all zoning districts. The proposal has drawn public interest in recent weeks over concerns about electricity demand, water use and noise.
- Ordinance 2026:42 would amend the redevelopment plan for 1515 Route 10 (Block 200, Lots 1.2 and 1.03) under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.
New Ordinances
The council will introduce four ordinances on first reading. Two deal with cannabis. Ordinance 2026:44 would add a new article on cannabis establishments to the township’s zoning code and amend several related sections. Ordinance 2026:45 would amend and restate Chapter 119, the township’s cannabis code. Both are scheduled for a public hearing and final vote on Tuesday, November 24, at 7:00 p.m.
The council will also introduce an ordinance amending the definitions and meter sections of Chapter 420, Water, and an ordinance amending Chapter 160, the township’s filming regulations.
Redevelopment and Major Projects
Several resolutions on the agenda involve development and infrastructure:
- Authorizing a redeveloper agreement between the township and Toll NJ I, LLC, for 4 Gatehall Drive (Block 175, Lot 52).
- Declaring 15 Waterview Boulevard (Block 421.4, Lot 3) a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment.
- Awarding a contract for improvements and upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- Spending money from the Municipal Open Space, Recreation and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund on the Volunteers Park Splash Pad project.
- Amending the Community Development Block Grant program to redirect funds to the Rockaway Neck Park project.
- Awarding a contract for roof repairs at the Knoll Country Club West building and various park structures on Knoll Drive.
Army Tank Donation
The council will review a resolution to accept a United States M60A3 Army tank through the Army Donations Program administered by the United States Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command.
Vehicles, Equipment and Other Business
The consent agenda includes the purchase of five 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, two Western Star 47X chassis, a mini rear packer garbage body, a Ford Transit cargo van and several Ford pickup trucks. It also includes software purchases for township email security and Microsoft Office 365, and a two-year software subscription from Motorola Solutions.
Other consent items include the council’s meeting schedule for 2027, annual compensation for the Fire District No. 2 and Fire District No. 4 board members, renewal of amusement game, entertainment, taxi, limousine and tourist accommodation licenses, and a new limousine license. The council will also consider two property tax cancellations and refunds for 100 percent disabled veterans and the insertion of National Opioid Settlement revenue into the budget.
The council will also consider budget appropriation transfers and contract extensions for water and wastewater treatment chemicals with Biosafe Systems, Brenntag Northeast, LLC, Univar Solutions USA Inc. and USALCO.
Chief Financial Officer Angelica Sabatini is recommending payment of the November 8 regular and miscellaneous payrolls, estimated at $1,650,000.00 each, and a bills list estimated at $5,971,417.68.
The next council meetings are the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 24, at 7:00 p.m. and an agenda meeting on Tuesday, December 1, at 7:00 p.m.
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