- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 194 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Millburn Town Council meeting addressed significant municipal issues including the proposed Town Hall renovation project aimed at achieving LEED Silver certification and the contentious 9 Main Street affordable housing project. The meeting elicited resident concerns over transparency in local governance, particularly in matters of land use, and debates over the handling of fair share housing and the potential financial and reputational implications for the township.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 7/1/24
- 07/01/2024
- 193 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Millburn Town Zoning Board meeting featured a debate over the installation of solar panels at the St. Rose of Lima Church and the granting of several variances for local properties. The board also addressed a contentious sign variance for Mattress Warehouse and scrutinized landscape plans for a revised property application.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/18/24
- 06/18/2024
- 141 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Millburn Town Council meeting on June 18, 2024, encompassed developments including the appointment of two new police officers, community concerns over the Paper Mill Playhouse project, discussions on the community energy aggregation program, and debates on the charter study commission. The meeting unfolded with the appointment of Devin Kos and Edmond Nay to the Millburn Police Department, a proclamation for George Williams’ life-saving actions, and recognition of the importance of parks and recreation.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/17/24
- 06/17/2024
- 213 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting, the Millburn Town Zoning Board addressed several significant proposals, with the most newsworthy being the discussion around installing solar panels at St. Rose Lima Catholic Church. The church’s initiative to adopt renewable energy and lower its electricity expenditures drew attention, as the board scrutinized the project’s requirements for variances, such as side yard buffers, setbacks from street lines, and the height of the panels. Representatives for the church presented their case, emphasizing the alignment of the project with the town’s sustainability goals and the subsequent need for approval following initial construction steps. The debate also included considerations for the visual impact of the solar panels on neighboring properties and the church’s continued functionality as a house of worship post-installation.
- 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.