Millburn’s 'Free Parking' Mix Up: 9 Vehicle Owners Get Tickets Dismissed

MILLBURN, NJ — If you got a parking ticket in Millburn over the Halloween weekend, it shouldn’t cost you a dime, town officials say.

Despite the municipality’s announcement about free meter and township lot parking until Christmas Eve, nine vehicles received parking tickets in Millburn this weekend, officials stated Tuesday on the municipal website.

Though the “word was put out” about the free parking announcement, Millburn Township Business Administrator Alex McDonald told TAP Into SOMA that “some folks were not informed.”

The result? Nine tickets that may not have to be paid.

“We are aware that approximately nine individuals received parking tickets on Saturday, October 29th, the initial day of free parking,” town officials wrote. “These tickets have been dismissed and we apologize for any inconveniences. No further action is needed by these individuals.”

The Millburn township announcement about free parking reads:

“All meters and lots for patron parking throughout Millburn Township will be free until Sunday December 31st 2016. This is an extension of the annual ‘Free Holiday Parking’ to promote local businesses. Time restrictions for patron parking still apply. All-day parking as well as commuter and permit parking rules are still in effect. Street parking on the north side of Millburn Ave (from Dunkin Donuts to Starbucks) is open. This parking area is made of concrete but is intended to be used as parking. Pedestrians and drivers please use caution.”

Photo: Millburn Township

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