Millburn belongs to the people who live here.
We raise families, support schools, invest in our community, and show up for one another.
That’s why we believe it’s time to take the next step: examining how well our local government works, and how it could better serve the people of Millburn.
Town Hall is being renovated.
Isn’t it time we looked at what happens inside?
Millburn Township is finally renovating a building that’s over 125 years old. But the government structure inside — the Township Committee form of government — dates back to 1798, nearly 60 years before Millburn Township was even founded.
We’re not just fixing the exterior.
We’re modernizing what’s inside.
Shouldn’t we do the same with how the town itself is run?
This isn’t about politics.
It’s about asking whether our governing structure still works for modern needs — and giving residents a say in the answer.
Vote YES on or before November 4, 2025.
Support the formation of the Millburn Charter Study Commission — the first step toward exploring how we can make our local government better serve Millburn Short Hills.
Saying YES simply lets residents study whether our government still works — and whether it could serve us better.
If changes are recomended, you’ll still have the final say at the ballot box.
The government belongs to the people.
Let’s make sure it still serves us — and our future.
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Team Millburn: Five Residents.
One Mission: A Better Future for Millburn.
“We’re your neighbors — parents, volunteers, and community advocates — running to serve Millburn, not a political party.”
On November 4, you’ll decide whether to form a Charter Study Commission — and who should serve on it.
If approved, five elected residents will begin the work of studying how Millburn is governed, engaging the community, and determining whether our current structure still works — or if it’s time for an update.
Meet the five residents who bring the integrity, independence, and commitment Millburn deserves — ready to carry out this work thoughtfully and without partisanship.
On November 4, don’t just vote for the future of Millburn — vote for the people you trust to help shape it for generations to come.
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What You Need to Know
What is a Charter Study Commission?
It’s a temporary, non-partisan group of five residents elected to review Millburn’s current form of government and explore if updates and reforms might better serve the town in the face of today’s challenges and opportunities.
What exactly am I voting on this November?
You’ll be voting on whether Millburn Short Hills should form a Charter Study Commission AND who should serve on it if the referendum passes. You can vote for up to five candidates.
Does voting “Yes” on the referendum automatically change our government?
No, it does not. A “Yes” vote simply creates a Commission to study how Millburn is governed. Any changes, if recommended, would require a separate public vote in the future.
Can the Commission implement changes without voter approval?
No. The Commission can only make recommendations. If any changes are proposed, they must go on a subsequent ballot for Millburn Short Hills voters to decide.
What kind of changes could the Commission recommend?
The Commission could recommend keeping our current system — or propose updates like non-partisan elections and a directly elected mayor, so leadership reflects the will of the people, not political parties. It may also examine whether the mayor should have executive authority or remain a legislative figurehead, and how to strengthen checks and balances between branches of government to make Millburn more responsive and accountable.
Why is this happening now?
A bipartisan majority on the Township Committee placed this referendum on the November 2025 ballot — honoring a commitment made to give residents a say in how Millburn is governed. It’s the first time since 1972 that we’ve had the opportunity to formally study our government structure. In the past 50+ years, much about Millburn has changed — from how we engage with local government to our expectations for transparency and accountability. Now is the right time to take a fresh look.