An honor guard escorts a box containing the ashes of Fire Commissioner Edward Steines into the West Milford Fire Company #4’s firehouse for a memorial service Sept. 2. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Township celebrates Steines’ life Firefighters and other first-responders, township officials and employees, and residents saluted Fire Commissioner Edward... Local News 20 Sep 2023 | 06:55
Ralph Spice, a restaurant at 1614 Union Valley Road, is closing at the end of May. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Officials highlight business-friendly policies Officials defended their policy toward business against criticism from residents on social media in the wake of the Ralph... Local News 09 May 2023 | 07:43
A member of the West Milford Devil Rays swim team speaks to the Township Council on Wednesday, April 19. At left is Rachel Bohmann. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Parents look for new location for swim team Parents of members of the West Milford Devil Rays swim team said they and township officials are trying to find a new facility... Local News 01 May 2023 | 09:41
Children pose with the Easter Bunny at an April Fools’ Family Fun event Saturday, April 1 at the Upper Greenwood Lake Clubhouse. April Fools’ Family Fun event benefits animal shelter Children and their families enjoyed activities, gifts and food at the first April Fools’ Family Fun event Saturday, April... Local News 02 Apr 2023 | 08:39
Incumbents to face Democrats in mayor, council races West Milford will have contested races for mayor and two Township Council seats in the Nov. 7 election. Democrats have filed... Local News 28 Mar 2023 | 09:32
Property owners must comply with septic-pumping law Property owners who have not complied with state and township laws requiring them to pump individual septic systems every... Local News 05 Mar 2023 | 04:52
Mayor Michele Dale explains why the West Milford officials considered 95 ordinances in the past two years. ( Photo by Ann Genader) West Milford officials considered 95 ordinances in past two years The Township Council considered 95 ordinances in the past two years, approving all but six by a unanimous vote. Mayor Michele... Local News 13 Dec 2022 | 01:01
Santa Claus stands on a raised stand with West Milford officials at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Traditional tree lighting ceremony opens the holiday season The arrival of Santa Claus, escorted by West Milford Volunteer Fire Company Six representatives, officially opened the holiday... Local News 13 Dec 2022 | 12:56
Jennifer Parrello celebrates her studio’s grand opening alongside her children, family, and Mayor Michelle Dale. Left to right: Nino Parrello, Gary Zielinski, Mayor Michele Dale, Hadley Parrello, Jennifer Parrello, Gage Parrello, Shirley Parrello. Photo provided. West Milford. Jennifer Parrello Photography opens studio in West Milford After seven years in business, Jennifer Parrello Photography opened a studio on Union Valley Road last week. The studio specializes... Home 11 Nov 2021 | 10:44
On Wednesday, Sept. 15, the opening of Aunt Jenny’s Attic, a thrift shop in the West Milford Presbyterian Church’s Parish House, was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The shop is named after Aunt Jenny Baker, who organized the first rummage sale at the West Milford Presbyterian Church in 1954. Pictured from left to right are: Pastor Justin Choi, Karen Wilmont, Linda Fredricksen, Pat Wright, Mayor Michele Dale and Pam McGlashen. Photo by Donald Wright. West Milford. Aunt Jenny’s Attic opens On Wednesday, Sept. 15, the opening of Aunt Jenny’s Attic, a thrift shop in the West Milford Presbyterian Church’s Parish... Local News 23 Sep 2021 | 11:05
Motor boat races on Greenwood Lake from Brown’s Point were popular in years gone by. This scene dates back to a 1994 race. Photo Ann Genader. West Milford cancels Brown’s Point lease Tightening purse strings in tough times, Mayor Michele Dale and the Township of West Milford Council have put the state of... Local News 05 Aug 2021 | 11:30
Hewitt. Highlands Market set to open Oct. 15 New grocery store Highlands Market by Shop Well, located at the former A&P plaza in Hewitt, is slated for a grand opening... Home 10 Sep 2020 | 01:11
Failing bridge problem will be addressed As previous mayors and councils have done in similar situations, Mayor Michele Dale and the current council are taking action... Local News 03 Sep 2020 | 10:27
The West Milford Shopping Center in Hewitt is prominent in a redevelopment project that will bring West Milford Township increased revenue. Photo by Ann Genader. Good news The good news for residents is that the West Milford Shopping Center in Hewitt, where the A&P was an anchor store, will be... Local News 02 Aug 2020 | 04:15
Photo by Scott Snyder on FreeImages. West Milford. Township waives fees to help restaurants and business reopen Mayor Michele Dale and the Township of West Milford Council support the economic recovery of local restaurants and businesses,... Local News 08 Jul 2020 | 08:13