Township Committee approves revised Woodmont housing agreement
The deal puts $900,000 toward a pump station upgrade and $100,000 toward Bauer Community Center while changing the proposed building’s size.
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The mayor said a smaller footprint and less impervious coverage could reduce flooding risk, even as the Woodmont project gains a story.
A housing project can grow taller while covering less ground. The Township Committee approved a memorandum of understanding for the Woodmont affordable housing project that allows one more story, a higher maximum height and more units. The agreement changes the project’s 20% affordable-housing requirements. The mayor said the revised building would have a smaller footprint and less impervious coverage, which could help reduce flooding risk.
The agreement calls for the developer to contribute $900,000 toward a pump station upgrade. The mayor said that cost would otherwise fall on taxpayers. Woodmont also made a voluntary $100,000 commitment to help refurbish Bauer Community Center. Those contributions sit alongside the building changes: the project would take up less ground even as it rises higher and accommodates more homes.
The Township Committee’s agreement specifies two rooftop decks and restrictions related to them. The mayor said a Township Committee member, legal counsel and other professionals met with Woodmont’s team weeks earlier to negotiate the changes. The mayor previewed the terms before public comment, saying more detail would follow later in the meeting. The approved agreement sets out the revised design and contributions; the source gives no construction schedule.
Town Hall renovation gets supplemental funding and contract authorization
The Township Committee gave final approval to supplemental funding for the town hall renovation and addition. Ordinance 2778-26 appropriates $2.5 million for the project and authorizes up to $2,380,952 in bonds or notes to help pay for it. The funding is an addition to the project’s existing financing, not a description of the full renovation cost.
Before the vote, the Township Committee opened a public hearing on the bond ordinance. No public comments were recorded, and the hearing closed. The Township Committee then adopted the ordinance on final reading. That vote authorizes the additional spending and borrowing described in the measure; it does not provide a schedule for issuing bonds or notes.
The Township Committee also approved execution of a contract related to the town hall project. The source does not identify the contractor or describe the work covered by that approval. Following the ordinance’s passage, the Township Committee directed the township clerk to post its title as required by law.
Township Committee advances property acquisition proposal
The Township Committee introduced an ordinance to authorize acquiring Block 702, Lots 89 and 90 for a public purpose. Members cited flood mitigation, open space and downtown safety while describing the measure as a start to investigations and negotiations. A public hearing and final vote are scheduled for November 10, 2026.
The proposal could put the properties to public use, but the Township Committee has not given it final approval.
Township Committee member presses for transit accountability
A Township Committee member urged the Township Committee to meet with NJ Transit over delays affecting commuters and to press Amtrak and the state for accountability. The member said some residents face commutes averaging two and a half hours to work and two hours home.
Those travel times take hours from residents’ workdays, and the Township Committee member wants service providers to answer for them.
Township Committee proposes changes to improvement district
The Township Committee introduced a plan to reconstitute the Special Improvement District and create an economic development director position at town hall with oversight of the district. Members discussed benefits for the new role and tiered assessments that would charge downtown businesses more than those in outer districts. A public hearing is set for November 10, 2026.
The proposal could change what businesses pay toward district operations and who manages the work.
Township Committee reports pedestrian and tree updates
A Township Committee member reported that residents raised school drop-off and speeding concerns at a pedestrian safety session, and said police plan increased enforcement. The member pointed residents to the TreeKeeper public-tree map, warned drivers not to pass stopped school buses and announced a flood mitigation open session for December 9.
The safety concerns focus on school trips and intersections residents use daily, while the flood session offers another chance to weigh in.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Millburn had 23 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEAffordable housing litigation update: consolidated third-round matter and motions to dismiss RPM complaint. The Township provided an update on affordable housing litigation, including a consolidated third-round fair share housing matter and a judge recusal. The Township stated motions to dismiss a complaint filed by RPM and the Fair Housing Center/Board of Education were filed and would be heard.
- GOVERNANCECommittee report: Recreation updates; Special Improvement District events; BOE liaison note; Open Space tax fund advisory meeting reminder. A committee member reported the Taylor Park inclusive playground opened and athletic field work behind the high school was progressing, including electrical work for lights. The member listed upcoming SID events, praised the AAA rating work, noted no BOE liaison update, and reminded residents about an Open Space tax fund advisory open session.
- GOVERNANCEBusiness Administrator report: PSE&G road restoration coordination and 2026 road list planning. The Business Administrator reported on meetings with PSE&G about road restoration and explained why restoration would not be rushed, including allowing trenches to settle before milling and paving. The Administrator referenced roads on the 2026 list and efforts to coordinate restoration efficiently.
- GOVERNANCETree removal permit appeal: 37 Byron Road. The Township Committee acted on an appeal of a denied tree removal permit for 37 Byron Road and voted to direct the forester to issue the permit, with replacement rules and health considerations referenced in discussion.
- GOVERNANCEResponses to second public comment: SID budget expectations; DOT outreach; NJ Transit accountability; community center hours clarification; DPW recognition. Officials responded to final public comments, addressing SID budget timing, DOT outreach on Route 24 and interchanges, NJ Transit accountability efforts, clarification of community center open hours, and recognition of DPW work.
- GOVERNANCEProclamation: Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4–10, 2026) and lithium-ion battery safe charging guidance. The Township proclaimed October 4–10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week and promoted the theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Superpower,” including specific guidance to reduce lithium-ion battery fire risks.
- GOVERNANCEProclamation: 150th anniversary of the Millburn Fire Department (1876–2026). The Township issued a proclamation recognizing 2026 as the 150th anniversary of the Millburn Fire Department and honoring its service since 1876.
- GOVERNANCESecond reading/final passage: create Community Service Award (Code section 2-43). The Township Committee held the public hearing and adopted Ordinance 2777-26 on final reading, creating a Community Service Award by adding section 2-43 to the Township Code.
- GOVERNANCERelease of certain post-session minutes. The Township Committee approved Resolution 26-239 to release certain post-session minutes.
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