RE-ELECT
Annette && Michael
FOR MILLBURN TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
LET’S CONTINUE TO MOVE MILLBURN-SHORT HILLS FORWARD…TOGETHER
VOTE
ROMANO & COHEN
JUNE 10, 2025
Meet Annette Romano
Annette Romano, a lifelong township resident who currently serves as Township Mayor, cited a list of accomplishments as well as goals for a second 3-year term. “I care deeply about our Township and would like to continue to move Millburn forward in a positive, responsible way. I have proven that I can lead in a bi-partisan manner.”
Meet Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen has lived in the Glenwood section of Short Hills since 1988. “Serving the residents of Millburn has been an incredible honor for me and I am eager to continue the work I’ve started. With so many important projects underway, I am committed to ensuring that our community continues to thrive.”
Accomplishments
Crime Reduction & Strengthened
Public Safety
Hired additional police officers, invested in and improved technology and communications with residents regarding home and car burglaries on a timely basis that has resulted in Crime Reduction in the township. Initiated ‘The Community Policing Unit’ which offers residents valuable resources, including the Home Safety Assessment Program, delivering crucial safety tips to safeguard homes and families. Introduced ‘Coffee with a Cop’ that has greatly increased public education, awareness and interaction.
Mitigate Flooding and Protect our Environment
Established key partnerships for the Orange Reservoir bypass and funded drainage upgrades in South Mountain and Glenwood. Also, supported flood prevention efforts in Van Winkle (Glenwood) while safeguarding Cora Hartshorn Arboretum.Advocated for the inclusion of Cora Hartshorn Arboretum, a key stakeholder, in the ordinance requiring native plants in town-owned land management decisions to strengthen local ecology, biodiversity and improved environmental health.
Investing in Our Millburn Community
Infrastructure, Culture & a Thriving Future
Contribution to Paper Mill Playhouse capital campaign for improvements to township property.
Purchase of 22 E. Willow – temporary Town Hall and future
community center/senior center.
Open Space referendum.
Bauer Community Center renovation.
$4M invested in road reconstruction program.
Main Street program application and award for additional grant eligibility to support local businesses.
Updates to the "Open Space" and "Historic" elements of the Master Plan.
Town Hall renovation and addition, long-discussed, now underway.
Secure Funding for Millburn
Worked with Congresswoman Sherrill’s office to secure $1.1 million in funding for upgrades to the Gilbert Place pump station. Received $2.9 million in grants for our municipality, supporting important improvements to our community's infrastructure.