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
The current manor house at Lindy’s Lake was included in George Spinnler’s community developed in 1928 named in honor of aviator Charles Augustin Lindberg Jr. ( Photo submitted) Looking Back: Naming Lindy’s Lake When George Spinnler named his Lindy’s Lake community in the Township of West Milford in 1928, he was honoring Charles Augustin... Columns 10 Mar 2026 | 10:49
This building, located on Union Valley Road near the current West Milford Post Office building at 1560 Union Valley Road, was the first location for Dr. Joseph Masessa’s dermatology office before he established other professional offices along the East coast. He was killed piloting his vintage military airplane at an air show in another state. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: House numbers Before 1965, there was no house numbering system in the Township of West Milford. The successful delivery of mail throughout... Columns 02 Mar 2026 | 02:53
West Milford seeks sponsors for Bubbling Springs Day Camp The Township of West Milford Dept. of Community Services and Recreation runs Bubbling Springs Day Camp every summer, offering... Local News 20 Feb 2026 | 08:21
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
Pine Village Grove, a former Oak Ridge restaurant, is the scene of the 1972 West Milford Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Ball. The building is now the location for Freedom church. From left are Police Chief John Moeller, Mayor George Eckert, West Milford Police Commissioner Walter Dearcopp, Township Committeewoman Mollie McFarland and Police Captain James Semento. Photo by Ann Genader ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Restaurant stories Hidden in a 1950s summer vacation home community, distant from main roads and much activity, Oscar’s Steak House on Tintle... Columns 04 Nov 2025 | 04:08
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
The Statue of Liberty turns 136 years old on Oct. 28. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France in 1886. When the statue was being restored in 1985, a Twp. of West Milford man who later lived in Sparta. had a significant role with the project. ( Photo by Mike Zummo) West Milford man helped refurbish the Statue of Liberty in the 1980s This article was update 10/29/24. The Statue of Liberty has reopened to visitors for the first time since the very early... Local News 18 Oct 2022 | 10:48
The six volunteer fire departments of the Township of West Milford practice in a drill at High Crest Lake to be sure they will have sufficient water available in time of an emergency. Township fire tanker drill held at High Crest Lake It was calculated that approximately 50,000 gallons of water was moved in one hour on Oct. 9 when the six volunteer fire... Local News 12 Oct 2022 | 10:11
New COVID-19 cases reported During the week of Sept. 26 there were 23 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Township of West Milford. To date since the... Local News 28 Sep 2022 | 10:45
Helen Crotta Helen Crotta, of Macopin Road, in the Township of West Milford, died on June 8. She was 96. Born in the Amity section of... Obituaries 27 Jul 2022 | 10:27
A little boy sits on the side of the pool in a life jacket and is about to dive into the water. Town clarifies fence rules for swimming pools The Township of West Milford recently introduced an ordinance to clarify fence requirements for those who have above or below... Local News 27 Jul 2022 | 10:18
Joe Deery, founder and organizer of West Milford Pride Day, opens the program from the steps of West Milford High School in 1991. ( Ann Genader) Remembering Joe Deery, a stalwart supporter of West Milford Surviving in the stressed economy of the 1930s was difficult for most families, but somehow as they managed to meet their... Local News 06 Jul 2022 | 12:00
An example of an off-road vehicle riding in the mud. Loss of woodland trails infuriates off-road riders When cut-down trees suddenly blocked access to woodland trails behind the Camelot development, people who routinely rode... Local News 09 May 2022 | 04:24
Township moves to prevent vehicle access to township properties The Township of West Milford recently had to take drastic action to prevent illegal activities from continuing on Township... Police & Fire 04 May 2022 | 12:00
