This building, located on Union Valley Road near the current West Milford Post Office building at 1560 Union Valley Road, was the first location for Dr. Joseph Masessa’s dermatology office before he established other professional offices along the East coast. He was killed piloting his vintage military airplane at an air show in another state. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: House numbers Before 1965, there was no house numbering system in the Township of West Milford. The successful delivery of mail throughout... Columns 02 Mar 2026 | 02:53
Constance (“Connie”) Struble is seen in her eighth-grade graduation dress outside Echo Lake School where she received her elementary school education through eighth grade. During a winter in the 1940s she was sleigh-riding on Germantown Road and died when her sled collided with a delivery truck. (Photo by Ann Genader) ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Sleigh riding tragedy Life in rural West Milford during the 1940s usually followed a simple routine. The family unit was powerful with daily activities... Columns 25 Feb 2026 | 12:36
The first 1920s food service business building near Macopin/Weaver Road intersection is shown in the drawing, with no known photos existing. A new business in a shuttered restaurant on the opposite side of the road that replaced “The Stand “is expected to open this year when remodeling is done. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: The Macopin/Weaver Road corner With public anticipation of a new restaurant opening near the Macopin/Weaver Road intersection later this year, some memories... Columns 04 Feb 2026 | 09:25
Plow trucks moved heavy volumes of snow from roadways throughout snowstorm duration and after. ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) Township responds to Winter Storm Fern Last Sunday’s winter storm Fern delivered as meteorologists advertised with West Milford snowfall totals coming in at 18”... Local News 27 Jan 2026 | 04:30
West Milford Police Dept. During the period of Dec. 1–31, 2025, the West Milford Police Department responded to 3,725 calls for service, including... Police & Fire 07 Jan 2026 | 11:21
The opening of Trulli Alberobello (Momento II) Restaurant, 374 Morsetown Road, is celebrated in August 1996. Alberto Dautaj, owner, is first person on the left standing. Mayor Glenn Wenzel is next in line followed by Alberto’s wife Arta. With new owners the restaurant is now called Prime 374. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Remembering restaurants of 35 years ago Some popular West Milford restaurants from 1990 may no longer be around 35 years later, but the memories they created remain... Columns 24 Dec 2025 | 03:43
The Greenwood Baptist Church at 520 Warwick Turnpike, Upper Greenwood Lake, is pictured in the 1930s. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Millionaire clergyman Thanksgiving may be a time when those interested in North Jersey religious history find the life of a millionaire clergyman... Columns 24 Nov 2025 | 04:20
This home on Macopin Road is ready for Thanksgiving. ( Photo by Denise von Wilke) West Milford. Ready for turkey This home on Macopin Road is ready for Thanksgiving. Local News 23 Nov 2025 | 04:05
The Smith Mills building on Hamburg Turnpike near the intersection of Route 23 is seen when Daniel Smith operated a store there decades ago. The building is now privately owned. (Photo provided) ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Smith Mills revisited The long-ago busy community of Smith Mills, once a significant stop along the Hamburg Turnpike in the early days of the iron... Columns 19 Nov 2025 | 10:04
Gajewski family’s elaborate Halloween display draws visitors The Gajewski family goes all out for Halloween. Each year, they add new features to their haunted yard and remove some older... Local News 28 Oct 2025 | 04:11
Wanaque Valley Inn was in a house dating back to the late 1760s on Greenwood Lake Turnpike in Hewitt. It was moved to the Long Pond Historic site when Monksville Reservoir was built and flooded the area. (Photo Provided). Looking back: Many Restaurants Through the years the Township of West Milford has been known for its many lakes and ponds (about 62 ), and many restaurants... Columns 21 Oct 2025 | 10:18
Pictured from left are President Dianne Varga, Dana Bambera, and Membership Chair Tina Ree. Women’s Club welcomes new member The Woman’s Club of West Milford has welcomed a new member, Dana Bambera. The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs... Local News 21 Oct 2025 | 04:09
ST1 West Milford Police Officer Peter Wunk moves a large snapping turtle from Macopin Road into the nearby woods April 30. New township resident Jessica Nash saw the turtle on the road and called for help. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) West Milford. All in a day’s work Local News 07 May 2025 | 10:11
Daffofils are blooming by Hazelman Farms on lower Macopin Road. Last fall, Rocky Hazelman planted more than 11,000 bulbs along the cleared roadside as part of his effort to beautify the terrain and make the farm more environmentally friendly. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) West Milford. Dancing in the breeze Local News 29 Apr 2025 | 09:05
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
