An example of a harmful algal bloom monitoring buoy. ( NJDEP) DEP, State Police investigate algal buoy vandalism at local lakes The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is working with the NJ State Police to investigate the vandalism... Local News 15 Jul 2022 | 05:10
Zachary McPhee, winner of the West Milford Beautification and Recycling Committee shirt design contest, holds his framed certificate. His mother holds a sample blue shirt showing Zachary’s design. The shirt, worn by volunteers in the latest roadside cleanup effort, depicts: five stars for West Milford, a mountain scene and the logo for “Beautification Day 2022.” Also pictured are Zachary’s father and art teacher Jennifer Monego. West Milford awarded $72,394 through state Clean Communities grant The Township of West Milford has been awarded $72,394 in financial help for participation in New Jersey’s Clean Communities... Local News 22 Jun 2022 | 11:44
On Nov. 4, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law P.L. 2020, c117, which prohibits the use of single-use plastic carryout bags in all stores and food service businesses statewide and single-use paper carryout bags in grocery stores that occupy at least 2,500 square feet beginning May 4, 2022. Photo illustration by Roberta Errani on Unsplash New Jersey’s ban on single-use plastic products takes effect in one year New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Commissioner... Local News 06 May 2021 | 09:06
