Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  Town of Morristown (by easement)

Fee Owner:  Sixth ROC-Jersey Associates, LLC

Park Name/Location:  

Pioneer Park (formerly known as Washington Park)
located on top of the Headquarters Plaza Parking Garage at 52 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown
Block 4901, p/o Lots 1.04, 1.06 and 1.08

Proposed Lessee/Leased Premises:  To Be Determined/5,847 square feet

Purpose of Lease:  Use of leased premises for outdoor dining.

Proposed Lease Term:  5 year initial term with 1-year renewal option

Proposed Compensation:  $1 per year

Background Information:  

• A recent article about the refurbishment of Pioneer Park may be found here.

• A 2015 memo from NJDEP to the Town of Morristown about the extent of the Green Acres encumbrance on the Headquarters Plaza property may be found here.

• A copy of the easement held by the Town of Morristown may be found here.

For additional information, please contact:  

John P. Miller, Esq.
Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC
600 Parsippany Road, Suite 204
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
General: (973) 947-7111
Fax: (973) 887-2700
Email: jpmiller@iwwt.law