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We support, in principle, the Historical Society's intention to purchase and save the oldest house (1730) in town.June 20, 2006
The Township Committee passed a resolution regarding the Hessian House on June 6th. The resolution authorizes the Township Administrator and Township Attorney to enter into negotiations with the home's owners to establish a purchase price for their home of more than 50 years.
This resolution was to negotiate a price at this point and not to enter into an agreement to purchase at this time. The Township Committee is acting as a liaison for the Historical Society who would be the eventual owner of the property which dates back to 1730 and is the oldest property in town.
It is still not 100% clear as to how the Township hopes to eventually purchase the house and then sell it immediately to the Historical Society. The Historical Society has stated that they have an anonymous donor who is offering to match all other donations. The Historical Society has conducted several fundraisers at the home to be used toward the eventual purchase.
Once they own the home the Society will have it officially made historic to be sure it is preserved. As old as it is, it has never been officially deemed historic.
WeLoveMillburn supports the concept of trying to raise funds and save this important historical home but believes it should be done with private donations and or grants and not funds from taxpayers. The fact that the town is helping with the negotiations is fine as long as the town does not end up being responsible for paying for it or for maintaining the property.
The Hessian House dates back to pre-Revolutionary War times and is located at 155 Millburn Avenue.
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