Council to vote tonight on plan for full-time mayor Three former mayors expressed opposition to a plan to allow the Township Council to decide annually whether the mayor is... Local News 20 Mar 2024 | 10:09
Voters go to the polls today Voters will choose state, county and local officials in the election Tuesday, Nov. 7. Three Republican incumbents are facing... Local News 07 Nov 2023 | 04:42
Michele Dale West Milford GOP backs Dale, Chazukow, Marsden for re-election The West Milford Republican County Committee has selected Mayor Michele Dale to run for re-election this fall. Councilmen... Local News 15 Feb 2023 | 04:08
Charlene Staub asks the West Milford Council to address speeding on Macopin Road. (Photo provided) Officials ask police to enforce speed limits West Milford council members agreed on the need to address the number of motor vehicle accidents on Macopin and Union Valley... Local News 22 Jan 2023 | 12:45
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, speaks Wednesday, Jan. 18 in West Milford. At right is township Police Officer Michael Weber. (Photos provided) $2.9M to pay for emergency communications equipment Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, and local officials said West Milford will receive nearly $2.9 million in federal funds to purchase... Local News 20 Jan 2023 | 02:31
Ribbon Cutting ceremony opens new VFW 7198 home Mayor Michele Dale cut the ceremonial red ribbon to officially open the new headquarters for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post... Local News 30 Nov 2022 | 12:06
Laura Havrilla leads singing of the National Anthem ( Photo by Ann Genader) Living veterans are honored on Veterans Day Threatening rain showers held off just long enough for people to gather at Veterans Park for the annual Nov. 11 Veterans... Local News 16 Nov 2022 | 09:51
A special year for West Milford veterans Today, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day – the day dedicated annually to honor all veterans who are alive and living a retired life.... Local News 09 Nov 2022 | 10:14
Mayor Michele Dale, speaking at the most recent Township of West Milford Council meeting, announces that the township is entering the “Digital Age” to shorten the time for response in processing applications with various municipal departments. ( Photo provided) West Milford to enter ‘digital age’ People who have been frustrated and even angry at the time it sometimes takes to get responses when they submit various types... Local News 08 Nov 2022 | 11:08
In the distance a car rounds a dangerous bend on Macopin Road north of the Arundel Road entrance to the Old Milford community (pictured), where some officials believe that a lower speed is needed for safety. There were not enough council votes to lower any of several areas proposed for lower speeds along what has become a heavily traveled commuter road ( Photo by Ann Genader) WM council will not lower any Macopin Road speeds After much discussion about six areas of Macopin Road proposed for lower speed limits, the Township of West Milford Council... Local News 01 Nov 2022 | 11:27
YMCA of Montclair representatives show framed citations presented by the West Milford Economic Development Committee (EDC) outside the current YMCA headquarter building at the 30-acre property camp site in West Milford. EDC Chair Joann Blom is at left with Ann Margaret Gutiervez, Chief Operating Officer for the YMCA next to her. Councilwoman Ada Erik is at right. ( Photo by Ann Genader) West Milford EDC honors YMCA of Montclair The YMCA of Montclair, owner and operator of an outdoor education center and summer camp on 30 acres off Germantown Road... Local News 01 Nov 2022 | 11:08
The first phase of a proposed Greenway in West Milford would include a path from Pinecliff Lake along Belcher’s Creek to Camp Hope and be available to those who want to travel by canoe or kayak. Where private properties are involved for the footpath, the administration would need to secure property owner easements. ( Photo by Ann Genader) ‘Greenway’ will link trails with businesses and recreation areas Creation of a “Greenway” of hiking trails and waterways that connect businesses with recreational and community facilities... Local News 26 Oct 2022 | 08:12
Edward Satkowski, speaking at a recent West Milford Council meeting, describes his Eagle Scout Project for Veterans Park. ( Photo provided) Scout plans additional honor for veterans at local park Edward Satkowski chose Veterans Park as the location for his Eagle Scout project to honor those of earlier generations who... Local News 12 Oct 2022 | 10:39
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
Mayor Michele Dale, speaking at the recent annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, asks that people “never forget” the terrorist attack on the nation. ( Photo by Ann Genader) West Milford holds 9/11 observance “Scars of 911 are forever – and so too must be our efforts be in remembering the people, the events, and the lessons they’ve... Local News 14 Sep 2022 | 10:34
