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. We need to establish an Emergency Action Plan that is both visible and viable.
HOLD THE LINE ON PROPERTY TAXES
We need a top to bottom audit to determine where our tax dollars are being spent and to ensure that they are being used most effectively. We will set budget projections in a realistic and responsible manner, pursue all available grant and municipal funding programs and initiate a comprehensive review of all current spending and expenses.
CORRECT FLOODING AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES
We must implore the Army Corp. of Engineers to help access, reduce or eliminate the flooding problems we have had for the past several years. in addition, an in-depth analysis must be performed to determine whether it would be beneficial to continue selling electricity to Milltown Residents and Businesses or to allow another entity to provide this service instead.
RESTORE PUBLIC CIVILITY AND RESPECT
Our government must work 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 must establish a communication mechanism which goes beyond the capabilities of reverse 911. We are currently exploring a free service which will enhance communication for all borough residents, businesses and those who commute through Milltown.
FORD AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Redevelopment of the Ford Avenue sight is going to happen. All residents of Milltown agree that the sight cannot be permitted to remain as it is. Milltown can use this redevelopment to its advantage if resolved correctly. We will achieve this by working with the DEP and EPA in order to ensure that the environmental clean-up is sound. We will include retail business space as part of the project, which will create tax revenue and offset the increased burden on town services. We will introduce ordinances that will allow this project to be a positive revitalization that maintains Milltown's special small town charm.
