Millburn Mayor

Annette Romano

Accomplishments:

  • Hired additional police officers, improved communication on incidents of home burglary, supported a staffing study and the continued implementation of crime fighting technology.

  • The “Mayor’s Message” became the “Millburn Message”, an opportunity for all Committee members to impart Township related information to the public.

  • Changed Mayoral Appointments to Township Boards and Commissions to appointment by consensus of the Governing Body.

  • Employee spotlight on social media.  

  • Fostered communication and 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.

  • Successfully brought Animal Control back in house providing a better service to our residents.   

  • Building and fostering important relationships for the implementation of the Orange Reservoir bypass, a critical flood mitigation effort by the Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee and Township.

  • Worked with Congresswoman Sherrill’s office to seek Community Projects funding for Gilbert Place pump station upgrades in the amount of $1.1M.  

  • Pushed for transparency in the designation process of Historical landmarks and homes, which included a modification of the ordinance.

  • Approximately $2.9M received in grants since 2023

  • Supported and decided on the following positive steps by the governing body:

    • Purchase of 22 E. Willow – temporary Town Hall and future community center/senior center.

    • Contribution to Paper Mill Playhouse capital campaign that includes improvements to township owned property.

    • Open Space referendum.

    • Bauer Community Center renovation

    • Road Reconstruction program – $4M invested in our streets

    • Main Street program application and award –Township now eligible for additional grant dollars and programs to improve commercial success and support our local businesses.

    • Update of the Township’s “Open Space Element of the Master Plan” and “Historic Element of the Master Plan” - both long overdue and helps guide the community.

    • Town Hall Renovation and Addition –talked about for over a decade, now coming to fruition.