Millburn rejects bids for Town Hall project
The Township Committee unanimously adopted Resolution 26-199, turning away July 23 bids for the Town Hall renovation and addition under state bidding law.
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With no debate on the record, the committee voted yes across the board and formally rejected every bid submitted for the Town Hall work.
Town Hills next phase stopped before it could begin. The Township Committee unanimously adopted Resolution 26-199, rejecting bids received July 23, 2026 for the Millburn Town Hall renovations and addition. Frank Saccomandi referenced state law tied to the resolution, citing NJSA 40A:11-13.2 and NJSA 40A:11-23, before asking for committee comment. The record shows no extended discussion of why the bids were rejected beyond the resolution’s stated purpose and those statutory citations.
The vote itself was straightforward. Michael Cohen voted yes. David R. Cosgrove voted yes. Jamie Serruto voted yes. Ben Stoller voted yes. Frank Saccomandi voted yes. No one abstained. No one voted no. With that roll call, the resolution passed and the bids were formally rejected.
What comes next was not spelled out at this meeting. The committee did not publicly discuss whether the project will be rebid, revised, delayed, or brought back in another form. For now, the immediate effect is narrower but important: the July 23 bid round for the Town Hall renovation and addition is over, and the project cannot proceed on those submissions.
Township Committee opened and closed public comment
Public comment came twice, but only once produced a speaker. The Township Committee opened a comment period near the start of the meeting and another near the end.
During the first round, one resident spoke about the bid process. The summary provided for the meeting does not include the resident’s name or a fuller account of the remarks, only that the comment focused on how bids were being handled.
The second public comment period was brief. No one spoke before the committee closed it. That left the meeting with a familiar split: one early public comment tied to the night’s business, then a final chance to speak that passed without any remarks.
Planning Board backs redevelopment plan
The Planning Board found the Spring Street–Essex Street Redevelopment Plan consistent with the Master Plan and voted 9-0 to send that recommendation to the Township Committee. The plan allows up to 93 units, including 75 affordable rentals, and the board urged a zoning map amendment and coordination on Town Hall Plaza design.
Reviewed redevelopment plan for 93 units, including 75 affordable, and recommended adoption with zoning changes.
Board sets September 2 meeting
Before executive session, the Planning Board announced its next meeting for September 2 at 6:30 p.m. Members said public notice would reflect the earlier start time and include the required land use notice.
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Board adopts Chai Center settlement resolution
The board went into executive session to discuss litigation involving Chai Center Living, then returned to public session and adopted a settlement resolution. The action addressed the case against the Township of Millburn Zoning Board of Adjustment.
This affects how the township resolves a legal dispute that could influence costs, development terms, and future zoning decisions.
Board approves 39 Rippling Brook home
The board approved a plan to demolish and rebuild a single-family home at 39 Rippling Brook Drive with variances for rear yard unoccupied area, an accessory structure, and minimum lot depth. Neighbors raised runoff and boundary concerns, and the approval added conditions including moving a recharge pit and planting Green Giant arborvitae along one property line.
Approved rebuild variances after neighbor runoff concerns, with drainage and landscaping conditions on one residential lot.
- Millburn Township Committee. The Mayor opened the first public comment period and provided instructions for speakers, including identification and a three-minute time limit. One resident spoke, expressing satisfaction that the Township Committee was handling matters properly and referencing concerns about the bid process.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Millburn had 6 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
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- GOVERNANCEApplication: 74 Browning Road — additions/alterations with three variances (continuations of existing nonconformities). The applicant for 74 Browning Road testified about proposed renovations and additions intended to keep the home’s character while accommodating a returning family, seeking three variances described as continuations of existing nonconforming conditions. With no public comment recorded, the board approved the application by motion and unanimous vote.
- GOVERNANCEApplication: 78 Long Hill — variance for building coverage for a motorized louvered pergola/roof over existing deck. Applicants for 78 Long Hill testified about a proposed motorized louvered pergola system over an existing deck and requested a building coverage variance. After board discussion and no public questions, the board approved the application with landscaping conditions, including installation of Green Giant arborvitae along the rear property line.
- GOVERNANCEBoard memorialized four prior land-use approvals. The board approved memorialization resolutions for 194 Long Hill, 17, 112 Fairfield Drive, and 51 Chestnut Street. These actions formally record earlier decisions, with only minor corrections noted during review.
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