West Milford receives $100K federal grant to replace community bus The Township of West Milford has been awarded $100,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending through the fiscal year 2026... Local News 10 Mar 2026 | 10:56
Jeanne Howe, superintendent of Jefferson Township Schools, said, "When communities stand together, people listen.” ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) Jefferson hosts Highlands Impact Aid Now rally Several hundred Jefferson Township neighbors, students, teachers and officials along with leaders and residents of other... Local News 09 Mar 2026 | 11:45
West Milford Council reviews community energy plan, approves traffic updates The West Milford Township Council heard a presentation on the township’s Community Energy Plan (CEP) and discussed several... Local News 06 Mar 2026 | 04:01
Jefferson Mayor Eric Wilsusen, left, West Milford Mayor Michele Dale, and Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi met on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to align positions and publicly reveal the regional collation’s platform and push for a fair solution for all Highlands communities. ( Photo provide) Highlands towns unite to demand state relief from development restrictions Led by Jefferson and West Milford townships, municipalities across Northern New Jersey’s Highlands region are rallying and... Local News 17 Feb 2026 | 11:20
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 VFW honors student essay winners The West Milford VFW presented two award categories: the Voice of Democracy Award for high school students and the Patriots... Local News 23 Jan 2026 | 02:28
Rudy Hass, left, with his daughter holding the Bible, is sworn in to the West Milford Township Council at its public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7, by Senator Anthony Bucco (LD-25), who was joined by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (LD-25). ( Photo by Rich Adamonis) Hass sworn in as West Milford’s newest councilman Rudolf (Rudy) Hass, well-known to many residents, was sworn in as the newest member of the West Milford Township Council... Local News 12 Jan 2026 | 04:15
Senator Anthony Bucco (LD-25) swears in Councilman Kevin Goodsir to his third term on the West Milford Township Council as his wife and son look on. ( Photo by Rich Adamonis) West Milford swears in council members, special police West Milford officials on Tuesday, Jan. 7, swore in Councilmen Kevin Goodsir and Rudy Hass for terms running Jan. 21, 2026,... Local News 12 Jan 2026 | 04:05
VFW to celebrate 75th anniversary West Milford’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7198, chartered Dec. 9, 1950, will celebrate its 75th anniversary, honoring... Local News 05 Dec 2025 | 03:17
West Milford council backs Small Business Saturday The Township Council on Nov. 12 approved a proclamation declaring Nov. 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday, encouraging... Local News 18 Nov 2025 | 11:48
West Milford’s newest police officer, Jordan Faulkner (right), was sworn in by Mayor Michele Dale during the Township Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Officer Jordan Primavera, who also serves as the Police Department’s field training officer, held the Bible during the ceremony. ( Photo by Rich Adamonis) New officer sworn in West Milford’s newest police officer, Jordan Faulkner was sworn in by Mayor Michele Dale during the Township Council meeting... Police & Fire 17 Nov 2025 | 04:16
West Milford High marching band to host 25th annual military concert The West Milford High School Highlander Marching Band will present its 25th annual Military Concert and Tattoo honoring band... Local News 10 Nov 2025 | 04:10
County takes over dispatch service The dispatchers who answer 911 emergency calls from township residents now work for the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office rather... Local News 12 Mar 2025 | 03:56
Assemblyman Christian Barranco and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, both R-25, thank Christopher Franek, assistant division firewarden with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. He was the incident commander during the Jennings Creek wildfires last fall. (Photos by Fred Ashplant) Officials honor firefighters State and local officials honored firefighters and other first-responders who fought the Jennings Creek wildfires for two... Local News 22 Feb 2025 | 08:11
Join us at meeting on ways to improve municipal government Almost one year ago, the West Milford Township Council approved legislation to “hire” Mayor (Michele) Dale as a deputy administrator... Letters to the Editor 19 Feb 2025 | 08:40
