Opioids settlement provides $97K West Milford has received about $97,000 from the National Opioids Settlement and residents will be asked how they would like... Local News 21 Aug 2024 | 03:15
Judge upholds property assessments A judge has affirmed West Milford’s property tax assessments on Newark watershed properties in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019,... Local News 26 Jun 2024 | 04:51
Mayor Michele Dale UPDATED: Council makes mayor’s job full-time The Township Council approved a resolution appointing Mayor Michele Dale to serve full time, effective July 8, at its meeting... Local News 19 Jun 2024 | 05:50
The triangle between Warwick Turnpike and Clinton Road in Hewitt, seen here May 23, was ‘adopted’ by the Nature Connection of West Milford and its predecessor in 2008. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Native medicinal plant garden closed West Milford has closed the Adopt-A-Spot native medicinal plant garden at the triangle between Warwick Turnpike and Clinton... Local News 12 Jun 2024 | 11:22
Rudy Hass, right, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7198, leads the salute during the remembrance for those lost in service to a grateful nation Monday, May 27. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) They made the ultimate sacrifice The threat of inclement weather Monday, May 27 forced West Milford’s 78th annual Memorial Day commemoration - sans parade... Local News 29 May 2024 | 08:30
$40 million township budget OK’d The Township Council unanimously approved a 2024 municipal budget of about $40 million - with no local tax increase - at... Local News 22 May 2024 | 04:37
McKenna Sailer’s uncle Travis Sailer, left, and father, Kerry Sailer, are all in for the Trout Fishing Derby. 80 children compete in fishing derby Standing on the banks of Bubbling Spring lower lake, young McKenna Sailer confidently and loudly implored her family and... Local News 16 May 2024 | 10:50
Need to correct misleading claims On March 20, the Township Council meeting included the public hearing on the two ordinances that change the mayor’s position.... Letters to the Editor 26 Mar 2024 | 06:58
Council OKs plan for full-time mayor The Township Council approved two ordinances to permit council members to determine if the mayor is full- or part-time each... Local News 22 Mar 2024 | 03:22
UPDATED: Petition opposes full-time mayor plan Nearly 650 people have signed an online petition urging the Township Council to vote no on two ordinances introduced at... Local News 12 Mar 2024 | 09:09
Mayor Michele Dale Full-time mayor proposed A proposed ordinance to allow the Township Council to decide each year whether to have a full- or part-time mayor was introduced... Local News 21 Feb 2024 | 06:01
State Sen. Anthony Bucco, R-25, speaks before administering the oath of office to Mayor Michele Dale, left, at the Township Council’s annual reorganization meeting Wednesday, Jan. 3. At right is Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, R-25. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Township officials sworn in Mayor Michele Dale and Councilmen Michael Chazukow and David Marsden were sworn in for their second terms at the Township... Local News 11 Jan 2024 | 10:05
Volunteers place wreaths on the graves of veterans at Cedar Heights Cemetery in West Milford. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Veterans remembered with wreaths About 50 volunteers placed wreaths on the graves of more than 575 veterans Saturday, Dec. 16 after a ceremony at Veterans... Local News 20 Dec 2023 | 04:49
Santa makes his entrance after riding on a firetruck to the Christmas tree lighting ceremony Monday, Dec. 4 in West Milford. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Santa, songs start holiday season A large crowd awaited the arrival of Santa and the lighting of the Christmas tree Monday, Dec. 4 in front of the municipal... Local News 06 Dec 2023 | 01:50
These are renderings of the proposed revitalized Battinelli Family Farms at 1566 Union Valley Road. It would have a farm stand, farm store, bakery, tap house/wine tasting area, animal petting barn and more. (Images courtesy Allison Battinelli) Battinelli Family Farms submits plan Battinelli Family Farms submitted documents to the West Milford Zoning Board last month for “revitalization of the property”... Local News 25 Oct 2023 | 11:47
