Passaic commissioners approve 2026 open space preservation budget The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners has approved the 2026 Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust... Local News 17 Feb 2026 | 10:55
Apshawa Preserve upgrades trails, adds new routes in West Milford Passaic County, in partnership with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, has completed improvements to the trail network... Local News 10 Feb 2026 | 11:12
Marijuana growing at a Pharmacann facility in Montgomery, NY, which supplies dispensaries. Photo: Michael Bloom As cannabis shops multiply, some towns say enough is enough When New York and New Jersey legalized cannabis sales in 2021, the move set off rapid regional growth in an industry once... Local News 04 Feb 2026 | 02:02
CASA seeks volunteers to advocate for children in foster care More than 500 children in Passaic and Union counties are currently living in foster care, and Court Appointed Special Advocates... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 03:04
County names West Milford property as new regional services center The Passaic County Board of Commissioners has named a West Milford property the Passaic County Highlands Regional Services... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 02:50
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
Nicole McLaughlin, Brianna McLaughlin, Jennifer Capalbo and Emilie Berszak are shown. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Animal lovers brave snow to attend JKRC fundraiser The Jan. 17 storm resulted in snow-covered and icy roads, but that did not stop animal lovers from attending the Just Keep... Local News 19 Jan 2026 | 02:27
Help us change town council Please come to a special Zoom meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. to learn about West Milford First, a local initiative... Letters to the Editor 14 Jan 2026 | 09:16
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
A grateful goodbye after 20 years As I closed the door on my final day as a Passaic County Commissioner on Dec. 31, 2025, I did so with a full heart and a... Letters to the Editor 05 Jan 2026 | 02:41
Passaic County commissioners renew funding for youth prevention programs The Passaic County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 29 approved a resolution to continue funding youth programs focused on... Local News 31 Dec 2025 | 04:42
County approves tourism map, restoration at Lambert Castle The Passaic County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 9 approved two initiatives from the Department of Cultural and Historic... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 02:18
Dey Mansion to host 2025 Colonial Christmas season Passaic County will welcome visitors back to Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters in Wayne for the 2025 Colonial Christmas... Local News 08 Dec 2025 | 04:40
Highlanders win first sectional crown Champions at last. The West Milford High boys soccer team received a goal from Noah Christian in the 46th minute to earn a... Sports 17 Nov 2025 | 04:50
Wanaque Valley Inn was in a house dating back to the late 1760s on Greenwood Lake Turnpike in Hewitt. It was moved to the Long Pond Historic site when Monksville Reservoir was built and flooded the area. (Photo Provided). Looking back: Many Restaurants Through the years the Township of West Milford has been known for its many lakes and ponds (about 62 ), and many restaurants... Columns 21 Oct 2025 | 10:18
