YMCA forms advisory council to expand year-round presence in West Milford The YMCA Outdoor Education Center has created a volunteer advisory council of local leaders to help expand year-round programming... Local News 05 May 2026 | 03:18
Hackensack Meridian Health President and CEO Mark Sparta speaks at the podium. ( Photo: Hackensack Meridian Health) Hackensack Meridian Health opens new health and wellness center Residents in West Milford and nearby communities now have access to expansive healthcare services with Hackensack Meridian... Local News 14 Apr 2026 | 03:19
Space backs bill to boost school aid in Highlands, Pinelands districts State Sen. Parker Space announced he is supporting new legislation aimed at providing financial relief to school districts... Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 12:44
West Milford school board weighs staffing, program cuts The proposed 2026-27 budget for the West Milford Township Board of Education relies heavily on local taxpayers as district... Local News 25 Mar 2026 | 12:11
School districts continue to face funding challenges State Assemblywoman Aura Dunn is working on legislation that would establish a new category of school state aid called Highlands... Local News 10 Mar 2026 | 11:10
A Montessori-style “studio” of the youngest learners at Ascend Academy, which opened in 2020. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) School options ‘born from necessity’ “We’re praying to outgrow this space,” said Stephanie Reinertsen, a former public high school English teacher who opened... Local News 18 Sep 2025 | 02:37
School board OKs budget increase The Board of Education approved another increase to the district’s budget for the 2024-25 school year in a 7-1 vote at its... Local News 17 Jul 2024 | 04:07
Brian Kitchin New superintendent to meet residents tonight Brian Kitchin, who will become the new superintendent of the West Milford Township School District on July 1, invites residents... Local News 25 Jun 2024 | 08:15
Brian Kitchin speaks at the Board of Education meeting Thursday, March 28 after he was named superintendent of the West Milford Township School District, effective July 1. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) UPDATED: Kitchin named new superintendent The Board of Education named Brian Kitchin as the new district superintendent, effective July 1, at a special meeting Thursday,... Local News 03 Apr 2024 | 02:46
