Top Issues Facing the Borough of Milltown

The Milltown Democratic Organization is committed to addressing and overcoming the issues facing our residents.  Our members work hard to make a positive difference in our community to make Milltown the best place it can be.

Here are some of the main issues facing the Borough of Milltown.  We welcome any concerned community members to get involved with our organization to help address these concerns the right way:

MAINTAIN A LOCAL POLICE PRESENCE

The first responsibility of government is the safety of its citizens.

HOLD THE LINE ON PROPERTY TAXES

We have set budget projections in a realistic and responsible manner, pursued all available grant and municipal funding programs and initiated a comprehensive review of all spending and expenses. This has resulted in minimal tax increases over the past three years.

CORRECT FLOODING 

We must take steps to mitigate our flooding issues by enabling all available measures at our disposal to combat this ongoing problem.

RESTORE PUBLIC CIVILITY AND RESPECT

Our current government has worked together for the greater good of Milltown as a whole.

IMPROVING COMMUNICATION WITH THE COMMUNITY

Not everyone can attend regular Council Meetings and many others do not have Channel 15. We had established a communication mechanism which goes beyond the capabilities of reverse 911. We introduced the NIXLE communication system after Hurricane Irene.

FORD AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The Redevelopment of the Ford Avenue sight remains in litigation and we will update you as we learn of any changes in it’s status. Our opponents did see fit to begin demolishing the site more than four years ago and what remains now is more of an eyesore then when they began.