City of Morgan Hill Government News and Articles

The Morgan Hill Planning Commission is scheduled to consider permits at the Sept. 26 meeting for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant at the corner of Cochrane Road and Sutter Boulevard. Plans include a new 5,028-square-foot “quick-service restaurant building” on the 1.82-acre …

City officials and affordable housing advocates will celebrate the reopening of two residential projects in Morgan Hill that will provide 39 new homes for low-income families. Eden Housing recently completed remodeling efforts on the two projects—The Willows at 50 West …

With the prices of high-demand goods declining in recent months from prolonged nationwide inflationary forces, the City of Morgan Hill’s sales tax revenues for the first quarter of 2023 declined by just over 1% from a year earlier. The decline …

South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF) and its community partners have been busy at work this spring and start of the summer to create a welcoming, responsive and unified South County. This year’s work began with “The Day of the …

The City of Morgan Hill is beginning to prepare its first-ever Transportation Master Plan, which will consider not just traffic projections but all of the city’s transportation needs as the community grows. The city council at the June 7 meeting …

Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner last week wanted the city to consider adding requirements for businesses that host “adult cabaret shows,” but reversed course after the owner of a local venue he had in mind agreed to make its events …

Gilroy-based Kent Construction has been awarded a nearly $8 million construction contract to build a new fire station for the City of Morgan Hill. The new, 6,065-square-foot Morgan Hill Fire Department station will be located at 17285 Butterfield Blvd., at …

Morgan Hill and other cities increasingly make use of high-tech machinery and equipment, operated by specially trained staff, to keep faucets running, toilets flushing, streets paved safely and roadsides maintained throughout the community. These operations were on display for everyone …

Firearms—even those carried by lawful permit holders—are formally prohibited from Morgan Hill’s government offices and other sites after a recent city council decision. An ordinance approved unanimously by the five-member Morgan Hill Council on May 3 prohibits firearms in “sensitive …

While Morgan Hill residents and enthusiasts of public, family-friendly outdoor events may be growing weary of the recent uncertainties surrounding formerly annual gatherings, organizers of one of the city’s most popular celebrations vow to proceed as normal this summer. And …

The City of Morgan Hill is getting closer to building a new fire station on Butterfield Boulevard, as city staff recently sent out a request for bids from contractors for the project. The new fire station will be located at …

Due to a trifecta of concerns related to costs and safety, the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has decided not to conduct its biggest annual fundraising event this year. “With deep regret, the (Chamber) has made the …

Starting April 24, Hale Avenue will be closed north of Main Avenue to both northbound and southbound traffic due to the construction of a flood control project. The closure will remain effective through Aug. 11, according to the City of …

The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce hosted its 10th annual Legislative Summit on April 14 at Old City Hall Restaurant, an event that brings together elected officials who represent Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Martin with community and business leaders. With …

The City of Morgan Hill has been awarded a grant that will fund efforts to boost upward mobility for vulnerable residents. On April 13, city officials announced that Morgan Hill has been accepted as a member of the International City/County …

The City of Morgan Hill spends more than $200,000 per year in fees for processing credit card payments for various city services—including utilities, business licenses and recreation. These costs came up during a discussion of new and updated fees for …

For the first time, Morgan Hill Police will begin offering Carry Concealed Weapons permits to local residents at the end of May, at a cost of $800 for a two-year license. The Morgan Hill City Council approved the new fee …

Silicon Valley Clean Energy recently awarded the City of Morgan Hill with two grants that will help the city reach its climate cleanliness goals, according to city staff. The City of Morgan Hill adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in …

For the first time, the Morgan Hill Police Department may soon have a program in place to process and issue permits for local residents to carry concealed firearms. MHPD officers and city staff have been working on the local CCW …

The City of Morgan Hill is in the process of applying for two “drought relief” grants that could increase the city’s water storage capacity and improve flood protection on the south side of town.  According to a city staff report …