In the mid-1980s when the West Milford Board of Education was looking to close a school, taxpayers throughout the district saw a need for property tax figures reduction. Students in Alice Neal’s Marshall Hill School 1980 first grade are pictured with their teacher. Standing: Hillary Cameron, Jennifer Hochstadler, Johanna Berry, Melissa Larselle, Scott Rifflard, Robert Laggan, Terry Kitchell, Albert Alfieri; Sitting: Beth-Ann Milne, Lisa Hanson, Lisa Mattson, Mrs. Neil, Betty Steiner, Becky Andrews, Amanda Earl; front row: Steven Holley, Kenneth Nord, James Gearl, Christopher Dolan, Matthew Goudey. ( Photo submitted) Looking back: Senior housing, 1983 When Board of Education (BOE) members find it fiscally necessary to close schools, the future of the vacant school buildings... Columns 05 May 2026 | 03:55
