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
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
News briefs from West Milford MEMORIAL DAY will be observed in the Township of West Milford on May 30. Music by the West Milford High School Band begins... Local News 15 Apr 2022 | 08:03
The West Milford High School Band marches down Fifth Avenue during New York City’s 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. ( Photo provided) West Milford High School Band marched with hero memories in Manhattan St. Pat’s Day Parade The West Milford High School Band was in the March 17 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade A light rain fell, but it couldn’t dampen... Home 19 Mar 2022 | 03:31
Expansion considered for Upper Greenwood Lake neighborhood commercial zone The question of whether to expand a Neighborhood Commercial Zone on the western side of Upper Greenwood Lake has been referred... Local News 22 Feb 2022 | 10:20
Death of elderly man in single vehicle crash being investigated Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and West Milford Police Chief James DeVore announced that at approximately 8:15... Police & Fire 10 Feb 2022 | 09:28
West Milford. Deaths of 61 West Milford people resulted from Covid-19 As of Jan. 31, Covid-19 has killed 61 residents who lived in the 80-square mile Township of West Milford. As of that date,... Local News 03 Feb 2022 | 10:13
Before the section of Union Valley Road between Marshall Hill Road and Bearfort Road was designated as the Autumn Lights Festival location, smaller versions were held at various places including this one in front of West Milford Town Hall where the New Generation Dance Company is seen performing. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Cancelled last year, West Milford Autumn Lights Fest returns on Oct. 8 The Autumn Lights Festival (ALF), was cancelled last year because of cost, lack of participation and safety concerns, but... Entertainment 27 Jan 2022 | 07:33
Mount Glen Lakes dams will be repaired The Mount Glen Lakes Association, like many of the other lake communities in the Township of West Milford, has been faced... Local News 28 Dec 2021 | 02:40
