Residential Blasting Spurs Public Forum

The controversial use of explosives in a residential area of Short Hills has generated a public forum in Town Hall next week, according to the Millburn Township officials.

The forum, scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall, is a result of the last Township Council meeting, where Short Hills residents continued to protest the proposed construction plan. 

On Wednesday, the Mayor Sandra Haimoff said she and the Township Committee agree with residents' concerns and were actively trying to see if they can stop the construction plans proposed.

State Sen. Dick Codey and Assemblyman John McKeon have also given their support for the residents' and township's concerns and plan to introduce a bill to change the current construction laws.

Currently, the plans for 30 Dorison Drive have not been approved and have been sent back to the contractor for questions.

However, if the the plans meet state laws, the local fire inspector is required to approve builders' plans. If not, the inspector would lose his or her license.