A cannabis leaf. West Milford determines the future of cannabis in town An ordinance to create a “Route 23 Cannabis Establishment Overlay Zone” will be considered for adoption by the Township of... Local News 20 Jun 2022 | 10:12
A handful of cannabis, but is it really free? ( Sharon McCutcheon) Free Legal Marijuana? Emerging cannabis businesses in our area are advertising “FREE Legal Marijuana.” This is creating a great deal of confusion... Letters to the Editor 27 May 2022 | 01:36
West Milford plans cannabis public hearing An amendment to an existing ordinance that allows cannabis business to operate within the Township of West Milford and sets... Local News 26 Apr 2022 | 04:35
Permitting two-family homes and townhouses in all zones is under study in West Milord After the Township of West Milford Council recently discussed permitting two-family homes and townhouses in zones where... Local News 05 Apr 2022 | 12:20
WM Council passes contested cannabis control ordinances Two amended ordinances that prompted protest at previous West Milford Council meetings were adopted in a 4-1 council vote... Local News 23 Mar 2022 | 07:45
cannabis commerce Ordinance update could allow cannabis sales in all but residential West Milford zones A proposed update of the original law controlling cannabis business sales in West Milford was not introduced as expected... Local News 09 Feb 2022 | 12:53
WM council supports amended cannabis law, supports business An amended ordinance addressing zoning entitled “Medical and Recreational Cannabis Activity” and also a resolution in support... Local News 19 Oct 2021 | 12:15
Councilman Michael Chazukow speaks at the 9/11 Memorial Service at the Memorial Park in front of the West Milford Municipal Building. Photo byAnn Genader ‘We must teach the new generation what it means’ After West Milford Council President Ada Erik asked those at the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday morning to “Never... Local News 16 Sep 2021 | 11:22
A retail dispensary next in Portland, Maine. Five minutes after it opened on a recent Sunday morning, a dozen customers were inside, shopping. ( Becca Tucker) Do we want a bud shop in our town? Now that recreational marijuana is the law of the land in five states from New Jersey to Maine, towns and villages across... Home 20 Aug 2021 | 10:36
Will the WM council revisit the proposed Tennessee Gas Co. agreement on Sept. 8? The public is waiting to see if a currently shelved resolution that would authorize and direct Mayor Michele Dale to sign... Local News 19 Aug 2021 | 12:02
West Milford Councilman Michael Chazukow offically re-opened the business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Academy owners Jessica Phalon, Sandra Lee Meacham and Michelle Toale said they are excited to continue sharing their life-long passion for the arts. Dancing together since age 5, they now have children of their own dancing together. West Milford. Precision Dance Academy now open at new location Precision Dance Academy, which has been part of West Milford for the past 26 years, recently celebrated a grand re-opening... Local News 17 Aug 2021 | 05:45
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
Marshall Hill School in West Milford is one of six elementary schools to be effected when amendments to the New Jersey Educational Curriculum go into effect for the 2021 - 2022 school year. The West Milford Council, objecting to some aspects, wants parents to take note of content of the mandated program. Photo by Ann Genader Opposition to new NJ sexual instruction mandate is heard in West Milford Newly adopted and enacted amendments to the New Jersey Educational Curriculum for the 2021-2022 school year with respect... Local News 28 Apr 2021 | 08:50
The Greenwood Lake Commission would like to see ice retardant systems at Greenwood Lake. But the West Milford Township Council has sent a letter to the commission outlining its concerns. Photo by Ann Genader. A proposal to regulate ice retardant systems at Greenwood Lake is defeated The West Milford Township Council recently voted against introduction of a control ordinance as requested by the Greenwood... Local News 10 Feb 2021 | 09:09
Noting that the new industry will create employment opportunities through its four sectors of growers, processors, wholesalers and retailers and can provide substantial financial benefits to the township, the resolution was ready for passage by a council vote. Photo by Terre di Cannabis on Unsplash West Milford may move forward to enter the cannabis industry With a significant financially lucrative industry likely to be spawned, the West Milford Township Council this week was expected... Local News 18 Jan 2021 | 11:02
