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Long Hill approves sublease for Millington Station café to longtime operators
Summary
The Township Committee awarded the Millington Station café sublease to Millington Station Café, LLC on Jan. 21, 2026; the contract sets initial monthly rent at $2,430 with 3% annual increases and runs Jan. 1, 2026–June 30, 2034, subject to New Jersey Transit approval.
The Township Committee awarded the sublease for the Millington Station café parcel to Millington Station Café, LLC as part of its consent agenda on Jan. 21, 2026. The award follows a Request for Proposals and the township's finding that the only responsive proposal came from the incumbent operators.
Resolution 26-044 incorporates terms from the proposal dated Dec. 31, 2025: an initial monthly rent of $2,430, annual rent increases of 3 percent, and a lease term running from Jan. 1, 2026 through June 30, 2034. The award is expressly subject to New Jersey Transit approval. The resolution notes that Dawn and Gus Kougias, members of Millington Station Café, LLC, have operated the café for the past 32 years and that the township found the proposal responsive to the RFP.
The resolution also states that the Township Administrator and Attorney reviewed the proposal and recommended the award; the sublease was approved as part of the consent agenda by unanimous roll-call vote. The minutes do not record details of any alternate proposals or a separate discussion on financing; the award text references the Local Lands and Buildings Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12-24) as the statutory basis for leasing property not needed for public use.
The sublease's final execution depends on New Jersey Transit's approval in accordance with the existing lease between the township and New Jersey Transit. The minutes do not specify conditions attached to New Jersey Transit approval or anticipated date for final execution.
