- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/5/24
- 06/05/2024
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Millburn Town Planning Board meeting, members engaged in vigorous discussions centered on two proposed ordinances affecting historic landmarks and existing principal structures. The board also navigated through a series of proposed bylaw changes, revisions to board rules, and standardization of application processes for the planning and zoning boards.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/17/24
- 04/17/2024
- 13 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a development, the Millburn Town Planning Board has approved an updated Open Space and Recreation master plan element. This plan element, which is now part of the township’s master plan, aims to provide a framework for future land use decisions related to parks, recreation, and open spaces, addressing public health, safety, and welfare.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/3/24
- 04/03/2024
- 29 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Millburn Town Planning Board recently deliberated on the proposed designation of the Short Hills historic district, a significant initiative aligning with the Master Plan’s historic preservation element. The ordinance, numbered 26672 24, was the main business item, drawing attention to the inclusion of specific properties and the boundaries of the proposed historic district. Key points of discussion at the meeting included the fate of Chadam Woodland, the status of the Rackets Club, and the incorporation of the railroad bridges within the district’s limits.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 3/6/24
- 03/06/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting held by the Millburn Town Planning Board on March 6th, 2024, the board engaged in a discussion on the potential relocation of the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the repeal of ordinance 26423 through proposed ordinance 2662 d24. The focus of the debate centered on the proposed ordinance’s consistency with the township’s master plan and the broader implications of the DPW site’s future, including environmental concerns and police access to critical roads. The board also addressed the question of public meeting formats and the possibility of integrating a zoom option for future sessions.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 2/7/24
- 02/07/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Millburn Town Planning Board has made strides in advancing the township’s open space and recreation plan, highlighting a detailed approach to managing and expanding public spaces in response to an anticipated population growth and increased recreational demand. The plan, which prioritizes properties already under local control and considers additional acquisitions, aims to address a shortfall in sports field availability and create new greenways and parks.