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
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
Michele Dale West Milford GOP backs Dale, Chazukow, Marsden for re-election The West Milford Republican County Committee has selected Mayor Michele Dale to run for re-election this fall. Councilmen... Local News 15 Feb 2023 | 04:08
The entrance to the school district complex at the corner of Macopin Road and Highlander Drive and roadways in that vicinity are among locations where some officials want to address traffic safety concerns. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Township Council considers Macopin Road speed limit With opinions of Township of West Milford council members differing, no decision for any action was reached on a proposal... Local News 18 Oct 2022 | 10:14
Kevin Goodsir and Matthew Conlon for West Milford Town Council I’m proud to endorse Kevin Goodsir and Matthew Conlon for West Milford Town Council. Kevin Goodsir was elected to his first-term... Letters to the Editor 08 Oct 2022 | 03:56
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
