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Millburn advances 368 Essex Street purchase

MillburnMay 19, 20263 min read

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The Township Committee advanced ordinances to acquire 368 Essex Street, including a $1.75 million appropriation and authorization to issue up to $1.65 million in bonds or notes; public hearings are scheduled for June 2, 2026. The committee also adopted $1.765 million in capital improvements and $200,000 in parking utility improvements.

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What this means

The 368 Essex Street purchase is not final yet; the ordinances passed first reading and must receive public hearings and further action. If approved, the purchase would be partly financed through municipal borrowing. Separately, the committee approved funding for capital work, including recreation facilities, public works equipment, fire department equipment, parking pay stations, and parking-lot lighting.

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Introduced a bond ordinance appropriating $1,750,000 to acquire property and authorizing up to $1,650,000 in bonds or notes; the vote was unanimous.
Introduced an ordinance authorizing a purchase and sale agreement for 368 Essex Street; the public hearing is scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Authorized the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation of Block 702, Lots 8 and 9 to determine whether the parcels qualify as an area in need of redevelopment; the vote was 4-1, with Mr. Cohen voting no.
Approved $1.765 million for various capital improvements, including recreation facilities, public works equipment, and fire department equipment.
Adopted a $200,000 parking utility capital ordinance for parking pay-station and parking-lot lighting improvements.
Approved using open-space funds for Cora Hartshorn Arboretum projects, including $125,000 spread evenly over five years for native plantings to replenish the forest understory.
Approved bills payable totaling $1,035,722.19.

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