- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/15/25
- 04/15/2025
- 108 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a bustling meeting of the Millburn Town Council, a variety of concerns were addressed, from the approval of a significant grant to improve local sidewalks to discussions about the financial uncertainties surrounding major township projects. The council announced a $150,000 grant aimed at enhancing sidewalks along Millburn Avenue between Main Street and Lacan. This announcement was met with enthusiasm, as the improvements are expected to greatly benefit pedestrian safety and accessibility in a key area of the township.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/7/25
- 04/07/2025
- 174 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Millburn Town Zoning Board meeting, a proposal by Ashlin Mundra to expand a historic Tudor-style home by adding two bedrooms was approved with a minor variance. This decision was reached after considerable discussion around preserving the neighborhood’s character while accommodating modern living needs. The board also engaged in extensive deliberations over a controversial pool house proposal, which faced scrutiny due to its potential impact on building and lot coverage.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/3/25
- 04/03/2025
- 131 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Millburn Town Council meeting on April 3, 2025, saw discussions surrounding the proposed renovations of the historic Milburn Town Hall. The presentation, led by architect Laura Burn, outlined changes intended to modernize the municipal building while preserving its historical character. The council and community members expressed concerns over the size and design of the proposed addition, focusing on its impact on the building’s historic integrity and its surrounding area.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/2/25
- 04/02/2025
- 209 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Millburn Town Planning Board meeting was dominated by an discussion over a proposed development’s stormwater management system, leading to a decision to delay approval until further soil testing and plan revisions are conducted. The board scrutinized the adequacy of the applicant’s stormwater management design, focusing on compliance with local and state regulations, and raised numerous technical and regulatory concerns that must be addressed before any progress can be made.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/1/25
- 04/01/2025
- 132 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Millburn Town Council reached a settlement agreement with the builders association regarding the township’s affordable housing obligations, a decision that has sparked extensive discussion among council members and residents. The settlement, which was advised by a judge as the preferable course of action, fixes the township’s fourth-round affordable housing obligation at 533 units. This figure emerged after a comprehensive analysis of the township’s realistic development potential, revealing minimal impact from the settlement on local development due to limited available land.
