Contested council races in November Two Democrats will challenge the incumbent Republicans for two seats on the Township Council in the Nov. 5 election. Karen... Local News 05 Apr 2024 | 10:01
The speed limit on Macopin Road varies. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Debate on traffic problems continues The Township Council continues to debate what should be done about traffic on Macopin Road. During discussions at council... Local News 07 Mar 2023 | 03:30
Charlene Staub asks the West Milford Council to address speeding on Macopin Road. (Photo provided) Officials ask police to enforce speed limits West Milford council members agreed on the need to address the number of motor vehicle accidents on Macopin and Union Valley... Local News 22 Jan 2023 | 12:45
The entrance to the school district complex at the corner of Macopin Road and Highlander Drive and roadways in that vicinity are among locations where some officials want to address traffic safety concerns. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Township Council considers Macopin Road speed limit With opinions of Township of West Milford council members differing, no decision for any action was reached on a proposal... Local News 18 Oct 2022 | 10:14
Zachary McPhee, winner of the West Milford Beautification and Recycling Committee shirt design contest, holds his framed certificate. His mother holds a sample blue shirt showing Zachary’s design. The shirt, worn by volunteers in the latest roadside cleanup effort, depicts: five stars for West Milford, a mountain scene and the logo for “Beautification Day 2022.” Also pictured are Zachary’s father and art teacher Jennifer Monego. West Milford awarded $72,394 through state Clean Communities grant The Township of West Milford has been awarded $72,394 in financial help for participation in New Jersey’s Clean Communities... Local News 22 Jun 2022 | 11:44
A cannabis leaf. West Milford determines the future of cannabis in town An ordinance to create a “Route 23 Cannabis Establishment Overlay Zone” will be considered for adoption by the Township of... Local News 20 Jun 2022 | 10:12
West Milford plans cannabis public hearing An amendment to an existing ordinance that allows cannabis business to operate within the Township of West Milford and sets... Local News 26 Apr 2022 | 04:35
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy wins re-election by a slight margin New Jersey Democrat Governor Phil Murphy was elected to his second term in office in a close race with Republican challenger... Local News 04 Nov 2021 | 11:28
Members of the West Milford High School’s football team helped the Friends of the West Milford Township Library move all the books from the West Milford Presbyterian Church’s garages to the barn at the Wallisch Homestead for the annual book sale. Photo by Don Wright. West Milford. Friends of the West Milford Township Library’s book sale to fund 25 new computers Friends of the West Milford Township Library held their book sale at the Wallisch Homestead on Sept. 24, 25 and 26. Under... Local News 14 Oct 2021 | 12:33
West Milford Council looks to add an addendum to the Tennessee Gas Pipeline agreement The Township of West Milford Council had a resolution authorizing an addendum to its existing agreement with Tennessee Gas... Local News 06 Oct 2021 | 08:45
Marshall Hill School in West Milford is one of six elementary schools to be effected when amendments to the New Jersey Educational Curriculum go into effect for the 2021 - 2022 school year. The West Milford Council, objecting to some aspects, wants parents to take note of content of the mandated program. Photo by Ann Genader Opposition to new NJ sexual instruction mandate is heard in West Milford Newly adopted and enacted amendments to the New Jersey Educational Curriculum for the 2021-2022 school year with respect... Local News 28 Apr 2021 | 08:50
The Greenwood Lake Commission would like to see ice retardant systems at Greenwood Lake. But the West Milford Township Council has sent a letter to the commission outlining its concerns. Photo by Ann Genader. A proposal to regulate ice retardant systems at Greenwood Lake is defeated The West Milford Township Council recently voted against introduction of a control ordinance as requested by the Greenwood... Local News 10 Feb 2021 | 09:09
Small lake communities do not want controls placed on Greenwood Lake to apply for their lakes. File photo Ann Genader. A proposed ice retardant system ordinance will be addressed in West Milford Last month members of the Township of West Milford Council found an email in their information packets from the Lakes Committee... Local News 29 Dec 2020 | 02:17
Horse Farms in West Milford are regulated by the New Jersey Animal Waste Management Plan. ( Ann Genader photo) Council will not change horse laws People who have horses on a non-conforming property can continue to sell it with the grandfathered right for new owners to... Local News 21 Aug 2019 | 12:32
Township Council members find themselves deadlocked over the proposed 2019 budget Wednesday night. ( By Charles Kim) Council still deadlocked on 2019 budget Township Council members could not muster the four votes needed to pass its proposed $35 million budget for 2019 during its... Local News 15 Aug 2019 | 11:39
