School Budget Approved, Grant's Lawsuit Denied Top Weekly News

School Board Approves $146 Taxpayer Increase for 2013-14 Budget

Under the new average assessment, New Milford homeowners will see an increase in their taxes as part of the 2013-14 school year $32.2 million budget

Bergen County Superior Court Judge Joseph Conte issued a one-page decision denying Councilwoman Hedy Grant's lawsuit to remove Marc Leibman as Borough Attorney

The non-profit organization, co-founded by NMHS graduate Alexa DeMiglio will host a benefit on April 9 to showcase their growth over the past three years

Police Chief Frank Papapietro honored members of the NMPD for exceptional contributions in the line of duty and promoted Officer Kevin Van Saders to Detective during Wednesday's meeting of the Mayor and Council.

Coming in as low bidder, Mayor and Council award Ferretti both residential and apartment and school recycling contracts.

Former NMPD Sgt. James Entwistle died on March 21. In his honor, Borough Hall flags will be flown at half staff for the next month while his fellow officers will wear bands of mourning

Troop 1251 members hosted a game night as part of their Bronze Award project

Days before Easter, the St. Joseph School eighth grade students performed the annual Passion Play.

The borough Planning Board decided 7-2 to support an ordinance to allow duplexes on Park Avenue which is a short walk away from the New Milford border

Set to open May 25, the New Milford Swim Club will host an open house the week before for any additional interested members

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