Annette & Michael FOR MILLBURN TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ensured that the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum, a township. Jewel is recognized as a major stakeholder and thus not negatively impacted by the eventual solution to flooding of the Van Winkle Brook.

Supported the second-floor library renovation, improving the versatility of the meeting spaces and providing them with advanced technology

Community Engagement: Relocated Town Hall Plaza events to enhance accessibility and emergency response, leading to a successful season of concerts, movies, and family activities.

Designated Short Hills Village, Millburn’s newest historic district, opening new opportunities for infrastructure improvement grants and ensured the inclusion of the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum

Passed the ordinance requiring native plants in town-owned land management decisions to strengthen local ecology.

Hired additional police officers, improved communication on incidents of home burglary, supported a staffing study, and the continued

Implementation of crime-fighting technology.

•  5 police officers were hired (BEFORE Ben and Frank were elected.
•  License Plate Readers (LPR) were approved and implemented (BEFORE Ben and Frank were elected.)
• “MPD Burglary Patrol” began (BEFORE Ben and Frank were elected. It’s obvious why crime decreased in 2024.)

I change the weekly “Mayor’s Message” to the “Millburn Message”, an opportunity for all Committee members to impart Township related information to the public.

I changed the annual Mayoral Appointments to Township Boards and Commissions to appointment by consensus of the Governing Body, allowing all qualified residents to serve regardless of party affiliation.

I stared the monthly employee spotlight on social media.

I fostered communication and restored civility with the Township Committee to ensure productive business meetings.

The importance of the Special Improvement District and what it provides to the businesses and property owners.

I worked to bring Animal Control back in house providing a better service
For our residents.
I’ve built and fostered important relationships for the implementation of the Orange Reservoir bypass, a critical flood mitigation effort that the Township has been working on for years.

I have fought and will continue to fight against unfair Fair Share Housing, including overdevelopment in Millburn Township. We are trying to add alternate sites, senior development, and workforce housing with our next round.

We are working, as a group to come up with the best solutions to address our next round of housing obligations.

I voted for our municipality to join Montvale’s lawsuit and have been named as a plaintiff individually in my capacity as Mayor to be part of a new federal suit that was filed by the Montvale group.

Affordable Housing in NJ needs to be fixed. We must maintain Millburn’s character while addressing our obligations. We have been and always will be a welcoming community. We pride ourselves on our diversity.