Wednesday, September 12, 2012
This letter represents the Millburn Police dispatchers.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Did you know? We hope you will join us in our fight to keep your Police Dispatch, First Aid, and 911 Services right here where they belong…in Millburn/Short Hills. If you agree with us, kindly sign our petition online at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-millburn-short-hills-dispatch-services/. Should you have any questions, you may email us at savemillburnshorthills911@gmail.com You can also “like” us on our Facebook page, “Save Millburn/Short Hills Dispatch Services”
Sunday, August 12, 2012
The president of the Millburn PBA wrote a letter to Chief Gregory Weber
After the township announced its proposal for Livingston Police possibly taking over Millburn dispatch, concerns have been raised by residents and officials. The six Millburn dispatchers released a statement following the announcement, they were told at the end of May they were losing their jobs starting Jan. 1, 2013, although township officials said the proposal for shared services has not been voted on yet. On Monday, the president of the local PBA, Michael Fattal wrote a letter to Chief Gregory Weber listing the concerns of the local law enforcement that they ask to be addressed before the shared services take effect. The full letter is attached as a PDF for residents to review. "It is an unfair and unjust service to the public to …
Monday, July 30, 2012
Due to budget issues the township looks to share police services starting January 2013.
Millburn officials are weighing the possible savings in outsourcing the town's police dispatch to Livingston. If approved, the township is estimating it will start in early 2013. "Unless Livingston gives us an outrageous figure it seems it may go through," Millburn's business administrator, Thomas Gordon, said. A subcommittee is currently discussing the proposal. A report is expected at the next Township Committee meeting on Aug. 21 and could be approved as early as that meeting. Nothing has been made official yet police officials said. "It won't affect the residents at all," Gordon said. "The fire department dispatch has been shared since 1970." Currently, there are dispatchers in the Police Department Building from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p…
millresident
4:12 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
The squads members should be at the October 9th meeting along with township residents! more ›