Millburn 2024 Election Finalized: See Winners, Referendum Results

MILLBURN, NJ — That's a wrap for the 2024 election in Millburn.

On Tuesday, the Essex County Clerk's Office confirmed to Patch that the results from the 2024 general election have been certified in the wake of Election Day, which took place on Nov. 5.

TOWN COMMITTEE

Two candidates competed for a spot on the Millburn Township Committee. David Cosgrove (Democrat) emerged victorious over Alexander Zaltsman (Republican).

Here are the certified results, as per the clerk's office:

• David Cosgrove – 5,401 votes (55.47%)
• Alexander Zaltsman – 4,335 votes (44.53%)

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Four candidates competed for three open seats on the Millburn Board of Education: Brian Lawrence, Noel Bigman, Christian Germa, and Asaf Farashuddin. A fifth candidate, Howard Wachtel, withdrew from the race.

Lawrence, Bigman and Farashuddin have captured seats on the board. Each of them received a congratulatory message from newly installed superintendent Kate Diskin.

Here are the certified election results, as per the clerk's office:

• Brian Lawrence – 4,757 votes (26.83%)
• Noel Bigman – 4,495 votes (25.35%)
• Asaf Farashuddin – 3,492 votes (19.69%)
• Christian Germa – 2,984 votes (16.83%)
• Howard Wachtel – 2,003 votes (11.3%)

BALLOT QUESTION

Millburn residents were asked to cast a "yes" or "no" vote for a referendum on open space and historic preservation.

The referendum passed. Here are the certified results:

• YES - 4,222 votes (62.59%)
• NO - 2,524 votes (37.41%)

The ballot question reads: "Shall the Township of Millburn, County of Essex establish a "Municipal Open Space and Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund" to be used for (a) acquiring, developing and maintaining lands for recreation and conservation purposes; (b) acquiring or preserving historic properties, structures, facilities, sites, areas or objects; (c) payment of debt service incurred by the Township for these purposes to be funded at a rate not to exceed 1 (one) cent per $100 (One Hundred Dollars) of total Township equalized real property valuation?"

Here's what that means in other words, according to the explanatory statement:

"A 'yes' vote for this proposition means that you do want the Township of Millburn to take the necessary steps to establish a Municipal Open Space and Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund that shall be used to acquire, develop or maintain lands in Millburn Township for recreation and conservation purposes; acquire and preserve historic properties, structures, facilities, sites, areas or objects in Millburn Township; make payments on bonds issued to acquire lands in Millburn Township for these purposes. The tax, if authorized at the full 1 (one) cent per $100 (One Hundred Dollars) of equalized real property valuation, will result in the annual increase in the municipal portion of the real property taxes assessed on a home. For example, if a home has an assessment of $1,000,000.00, the Township would raise $100.00 annually for this Fund."

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