Boonton Town Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Robert J.
Murray
Robert J. Murray is running for Boonton Town Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rajat Nanda.
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The race · Town Council Ward 3
- 01Robert J. MurrayYou’re reading
- 02Rajat Nanda
Background
- About
- Former Ward 3 council member (2024-2025) with over 30 years managing a small environmental business.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
On the record: Robert J. Murray
6 sourced01Downtown housing review1 sourced position
Voted yes on a Planning Board recommendation to exclude residential uses from the expedited site plan waiver process (passed 11-0, June 2026).
Commission votePlanning Board meeting minutes, June 10, 2026 · Jun 10, 2026Link
02Development approvals2 sourced positions
Voted yes to table the Riverwalk developer's request to extend its approvals pending more documentation, including on environmental remediation (Planning Board, passed 9-0, May 2026).
Commission votePlanning Board meeting minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026Link
Says that as a Planning Board member he will support development that fits the town's character.
in my role of planning board member, I will continue to support development that fits the unique and rich character and style of our beloved Town.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
03Local business1 sourced position
Says he will support measures that make business districts more accessible, clean and safe.
I will continue to support measures that promote our businesses and make our business districts more accessible, clean, and safe.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04Water plant and PFAS1 sourced position
Says that on the council he helped develop plans to comply with federal water regulations.
I also helped develop plans to comply with ever-increasing Federal regulations to keep our water supply better prepared for the future.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
05Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Boonton Town Council, Ward 3, in 2025 (lost, 391-371).
Own statementMorris County Clerk · Nov 17, 2025Link
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Robert J. Murray: their words and their votes on the same issue
Development approvals
In their words
Says that as a Planning Board member he will support development that fits the town's character.
On the record
Voted yes to table the Riverwalk developer's request to extend its approvals pending more documentation, including on environmental remediation (Planning Board, passed 9-0, May 2026).
May 13, 2026 ·Planning Board meeting minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026
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