Police Chief John Moeller leads a Memorial Day parade march along Union Valley Road, West Milford, in the 1960s. Frank M. Sell American Legion Post 289 Commander Jack Whitbeck marches next to him. Officers visible behind them include Capt. Jack Ryan, Sgt. Louis Hall and Officers Bill Genader, James Morreale, Bob Deaver and Bill Ohlmeyer. Among Township Council members visible are Township Committeemen Floyd Struble, Warren Brogan and Mayor George Egan. Buildings pictured that no longer are there include the Cracker Barrel Store and Finn family home at left; at right a Flying A Gas Station and the home where seamstress Louise Donnegan had a dry-cleaning business. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Memorial Day, 1944 Memorial Day services have been held annually in the Township of West Milford since May 26, 1944. The day, originally referred... Columns 19 May 2026 | 04:13
The West Milford Village building at 1468 Union Valley Road, built in 1930 to serve as Mechanics Hall, later became the first firehouse of West Milford Fire Company No. 1. The officer in this 1940s photo is John F. Moeller, father of John H. Moeller, who became the police chief. (Photo provided) Looking back: Fire companies The West Milford Fire Company No. 1 was incorporated on June 3, 1944, by attorney Louis Wallisch, the first president of... Columns 25 Aug 2025 | 09:39
West Milford Mayor Robert Little speaks at the 1963 dedication ceremony for McCormack sports field, which is named for John T. McCormack. At right are attorney Louis Wallisch; Councilman Charles Salem; Frank J. McCormack, John’s brother; and school board trustees Audrey Kytle and James Gray. McCormack’s sister Catherine is seated at left. (File photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Who was field named for? The correct spelling of the sports field behind Macopin Middle School, where West Milford High School football games are... Columns 26 Aug 2024 | 06:54
