Richard DuHaime, Passaic County Freeholder (1985-1996) right, and late AIM Community News Publisher Joe Deery, stand on New City Road in 1995, enthusiastically discussing revitalization plans for the deserted New City community. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: New City revitalization plans died A $15,000 marketing study by The Atlantic Group, a consulting firm from Cranberry N.J., undertaken jointly by the Township... Columns 13 Jul 2026 | 03:04
This telephone switchboard connecting calls to Township of West Milford municipal offices in use until 1975 is now at the West Milford Museum. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Telephones came to town It was exciting for people in the villages throughout the Township of West Milford when in the mid 1930s telephone service... Columns 22 Jun 2026 | 03:35
Police Chief John Moeller leads a Memorial Day parade march along Union Valley Road, West Milford, in the 1960s. Frank M. Sell American Legion Post 289 Commander Jack Whitbeck marches next to him. Officers visible behind them include Capt. Jack Ryan, Sgt. Louis Hall and Officers Bill Genader, James Morreale, Bob Deaver and Bill Ohlmeyer. Among Township Council members visible are Township Committeemen Floyd Struble, Warren Brogan and Mayor George Egan. Buildings pictured that no longer are there include the Cracker Barrel Store and Finn family home at left; at right a Flying A Gas Station and the home where seamstress Louise Donnegan had a dry-cleaning business. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Memorial Day, 1944 Memorial Day services have been held annually in the Township of West Milford since May 26, 1944. The day, originally referred... Columns 19 May 2026 | 04:13
Passaic County accepts land donation to expand Camp Hope The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners has voted to accept the donation of a property located at Block 6717, Lot... Local News 13 May 2026 | 10:26
West Milford receives state grant for police wellness program The Township of West Milford has been awarded $8,099.10 through New Jersey’s 2026 Law Enforcement Wellness and Resiliency... Local News 08 May 2026 | 02:21
West Milford to host expanded Community Day, Fourth of July celebration The Township of West Milford will host its 2026 Community Day and Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, June 27, with a... Local News 05 May 2026 | 08:39
West Milford to honor volunteers at annual awards program The Township of West Milford will celebrate community service during its annual Volunteer Award Program on Wednesday, April... Local News 14 Apr 2026 | 08:12
Tanker 4 is an E-One 2500-gallon Typhoon 6-man cab Tanker with a stainless-steel body equipped with a 1500 gallon per minute pump. ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) West Milford Fire Dept. unveils new Tanker 4 Company 4 of the West Milford Fire Department took delivery of a new tanker truck during a ceremony with volunteer members... Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 04:06
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
