Millburn Zoning Board Faces Complex Variance Requests Amid Steep Slope and Garage Debates

Overview: The Millburn Town Zoning Board meeting on February 3, 2025, was marked by discussions on several complex variance applications, focusing primarily on steep slope disturbances and garage conversions. The board grappled with issues involving property topography, neighborhood aesthetics, and regulatory compliance, ultimately highlighting the challenges inherent in balancing development needs with environmental and community considerations.

Millburn Town Council Grapples with Affordable Housing Mandate Amid Public Outcry

Overview: The Millburn Town Council meeting centered on the contentious issue of affordable housing obligations, as imposed by recent state mandates. Residents voiced concerns over the township’s requirement to construct over 500 units of affordable housing, questioning both the feasibility and necessity of such developments.

Millburn Zoning Board Grapples with Steep Slope Variances and Sunroom Proposal Withdrawal

Overview: The Millburn Town Zoning Board meeting was dominated by discussions on two main issues: a complex variance request involving steep slope disturbances at Slayton Drive and a sunroom proposal on Hobart Avenue that was eventually withdrawn. These cases highlighted ongoing challenges around zoning compliance and community impacts, with board members and applicants navigating technical, environmental, and neighborhood concerns.

Millburn Planning Board Deliberates On High Center for Living Judaism and Traffic Concerns

Overview: The Millburn Town Planning Board focused on a application from the High Center for Living Judaism, which involves site plan and conditional use approval for a new facility on Old Short Hills Road. Key discussions included traffic impacts related to a proposed daycare, architectural design considerations, and compliance with local ordinances.

Millburn Town Council Faces Partisan Tensions Over Leadership Roles and Governance Issues

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Millburn Town Council, the election of Annette Romano as mayor and the subsequent appointment of Michael Cohen as Deputy Mayor underscored existing partisan tensions within the council. The discussion delved into broader issues of governance, community engagement, and the ongoing challenges surrounding affordable housing initiatives in the township.