Millburn Town Council Considers Eliminating Landscaper Fees, Increases Stormwater Control Regulations

Overview: The Millburn Town Council meeting addressed several topics, including a proposal to eliminate landscaper registration fees, new stormwater management regulations, and concerns about local zoning authority.

Millburn Residents Seek Historic Designation Amid Concerns Over Neighborhood Character

Overview: The recent meeting of the Millburn Town Historical Preservation Commission was marked by a discussion on a neighborhood’s petition for historical designation. Residents expressed concerns over potential demolitions and their impact on the neighborhood’s character, prompting the commission to authorize a detailed nomination report to support the community’s claims. The session also involved the review of various property applications, including additions and renovations with historical considerations.

Millburn Planning Board Deliberates on Synagogue Application Amid Housing Concerns and Ordinance Revisions

Overview: The recent meeting of the Millburn Township Planning Board saw a range of discussions, with attention given to a long-standing synagogue application, the town’s approach to housing developments, and proposed changes to the zoning ordinance. These topics reflect ongoing community concerns regarding development, infrastructure, and architectural standards.

Millburn Township Faces Concerns Over Cell Tower Proposal and Transparency in Local Governance

Overview: During the recent Millburn Town Council meeting, concerns were raised regarding a proposed 40-foot cell tower on Chatham Road and ongoing issues surrounding transparency and community involvement in decision-making processes. Residents voiced their apprehensions about the cell tower’s compliance with height restrictions and its necessity given the potential impacts on the neighborhood, while the council addressed transparency in ordinance initiation and other community matters.

Millburn Planning Board Reviews Expansion Plans for Canoe Brook Country Club Amidst Parking and Safety Concerns

Overview: The Millburn Town Planning Board met to discuss various applications, with major attention focused on the proposed expansion and improvements at Canoe Brook Country Club. The club, located on Morris Turnpike, seeks to enhance its facilities by resurfacing and expanding tennis courts, reconstructing the tennis building, and constructing underground storage for golf carts. Additionally, the board considered an application for a private training studio facing parking challenges due to its location in a business district.