- NJ
- Essex County
- 8/1/24
- 08/01/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Millburn Town Historical Preservation Commission, the members discussed property modifications, including alterations to a historic garage on Highland Avenue and the construction of a freestanding metal roof over a tennis court on Stewart Road.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/2/24
- 05/02/2024
- 77 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Millburn Town Historical Preservation Commission recently convened to deliberate on several applications, the most compelling of which was the proposed renovation and construction on Western Drive, a contributing property to the Short Hills Park historic district. The homeowners, Elana W. and her husband, alongside their attorney Mark Don and architect John James, presented a plans to renovate their home to accommodate their growing family while preserving its historic character. The commission also approved an application for a new development with considerations for traffic impact and discussed other property modifications within the historic district.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 3/7/24
- 03/07/2024
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a move, the Millburn Town Historical Preservation Commission has unanimously approved the recommendation to designate Short Hills Village as a historic district. This decision, marking a step toward preserving the town’s historical character, was among the issues discussed in the recent commission meeting.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 2/1/24
- 02/01/2024
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent meeting of the Millburn Town Historical Preservation Commission, two renovation applications were approved. The commission reviewed various applications that involved discussions on the balance between necessary modern improvements and the preservation of historical character. In particular, the application for a property on Forest Drive and a conceptual review application for a 1922 Sears Martha Washington were among the most noteworthy.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/4/24
- 01/04/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Millburn Town Historical Preservation Commission meeting, the proposition to designate the Marwood Nottingham and Norham Districts as historic districts faced staunch opposition from local residents. The meeting, predominantly focused on this controversy, revealed community concerns regarding the designation process, the potential financial and bureaucratic burdens on homeowners, and the overall transparency of the commission’s operations.