Sandy Closes Schools, Library, Borough Offices; Emergency Services Meeting

New Milford readies itself for Sandy's potential punch; temporary sub station in Bergenfield; County will have dumpsters available post Sandy.

Reservoirs Lowered Friday, Stopped Saturday

DEP confirms reservoirs were lowered immediately following Christie's order Friday evening, but stopped 6 p.m. Saturday.

Gov. Christie Declares State Of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Sandy

"I am urging all New Jerseyans to take every possible and reasonable precaution to ready themselves for the storm’s potential impact."

Christie Orders Reservoirs Lowered

In advance of Sandy, Governor orders reservoirs lowered and flood gates opened.

Legislators Urge United Water To Lower Reservoirs

In anticipation of Hurricane Sandy, Gordon, Wagner and Eustace ask United Water to lower the reservoir levels before storm hits.

Subrizi Urges Christie To Lower Reservoirs

With Sandy headed our way, Subrizi urges Christie to order the reservoirs be lowered in advance of the storm.

Town Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

PSE&G setting up temporary power stations; United Water meeting with Borough officials.

Oradell Counsel Speaks At United Water Hearing

Fearing the Elm Street Bridge will be a cut-through for traffic generated by the proposed development, Oradell's counsel informs Zoning Board that Oradell will be submitting their own traffic report to the Board.

Police Chief Answers Questions On Luring At Mayor and Council Meeting

Chief takes residents questions about luring investigation.

New Milford Awarded Recylcing Grant

Christie Administration awards 70 Bergen County municipalities $1.5 million in grants to bolster local recycling efforts.

Shop Rite Manager Can't Produce

Hekemian called Shop Rite's produce manager as a witness in Thursday's special hearing of the Zoning Board. The question the audience was asking is "Why?"

Candidates Agree United Water Property is the No. 1 Issue

Philosophically aligned on most of the hot-button issues, 'Candidates Night' saw little controversy and much agreement.

Assembly Advances Flood Protection Bill

Towns are required to use the 1980 NJDEP flood map, not FEMA's 2005 flood map. Bill would allow the most current flood map to be used.

United Water Not At Fault For 2007 West Nyack Flooding

Jury Finds Lake DeForest and Lake Tappan dams did not contribute to flooding

Tentative Shared Service Agreement Under Review For Field Of Dreams

Project is to be fully funded by Borough; BOE requests opportunity to make revisions to the design; Borough not to make modifications without BOE approval.

What Time is the Vice Presidential Debate?

Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.

Zoning Board Grants Approval For Sanzari Expansion

Sanzari's New Bridge Inn granted approval to expand restaurant and knock down residential houses to make room for a new parking lot.

Assemblyman Schroeder's Companies Face Eviction, Government Suspension

Two Hillsdale-based companies owned by Assemblyman Robert Schroeder have been suspended from doing business with the government and are facing possible eviction due to unpaid rent.

Zoning Board Grants Approval To Gospel Fellowship Church

Board grants variance approval after applicant submits revised plan reducing parking, impervious coverage.

SOD Questions Legality Of Subrizi's Rezoning Conversation With Hekemian

SOD asks for a legal determination on whether Subrizi's phone conversation to Hekemian regarding the possible rezoning of the United Water property by the Mayor and Council is legal.

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama, Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

This Week in New Milford

Mark your calendars--here's what's going on in town this week.

Mayor and Council Unaware of BOE 'Field of Dreams' Presentation

Mayor and Council unaware that Boswell was hired to give BOE presentation on the 'Field of Dreams.'

Assemblyman Eustace Visits Berkely

Assemblyman Timothy Eustace visits Berkley's fifth graders and talks about government.

'Field Of Dreams' Presentation Hosted By Board Of Education

Boswell Engineering delivers presentation on the design and cost of the proposed 'Field of Dreams' during recent Board of Education meeting.

Mayor Says 'My Party Is New Milford'

Subrizi says without rezoning, all control over the United Water property will rest with the courts when Hekemian appeals, leaving New Milford entirely out of the decision making process.

SOD Urges Mayor and Council: Say No To Rezoning

SOD urges Mayor and Council not to rezone the United Water property and let the application run its course through the Zoning Board.

Wine and Cheese

Dems Urge Freeholders: Extend Boundaries of Water Works Property to Include United Water Parcel

Duffie, Grant and Ashley send letter to Freeholders urging them to extend boundaries of county-owned Water Works property to include the United Water property and preserve entire area as open space.

Roads Are Underutilized, Says Hekemian Traffic Expert

Hekemian's traffic expert says additional traffic that may result from the proposed development of the United Water property can be accommodated because the roads are underutilized.

SOD Seeks River Edge Support against Hekemian Project

SOD appears before River Edge Mayor and Council seeking support against Hekemian Project.

Bill Would Encourage Businesses to Hire the Unemployed

District 38 Senator Bob Gordon co-introduces bill that would give a tax credit to small business owners who hire those out of work for 30 days or longer.

State Begins Planning for the Next Major Storm

Consultant tells BPU the steps utilities should take to restore power to customers far faster

Oradell Plans To Fight New Milford Redevelopment

While members of Stop Over Development build opposition to the New Milford Redevelopment Associates project, the Borough of Oradell is strategizing their own plan of attack.

Teaneck Opposes Sanzari Expansion

Joined by their Township Manager, residents of Teaneck oppose the expansion of Sanzari's New Bridge Inn citing concerns of flooding and increased traffic.

SOD Submits Petition Protesting Rezoning United Water Property

1100 signatures are hand delivered to the Mayor and Council asking them not to rezone the United Water property.

Bergen Residents Call on Freeholders to 'Get on Same Page'

At the final Bergen County Freeholders Listening Tour, residents expressed frustration with the governing body's lack of information

Original Hekemian Offer Back On Table; Grant Calls For Investigation

Rezoning property keeps Hekemian's original offer on the table. Calling it "United Water-gate" Councilwoman Hedy Grant calls for special counsel to investigate failure of Mayor and Council to vote on the purchase of United Water property.

SOD To Mayor & Council: Time To Take A Public Stand

New Milford's grass roots group tells the Mayor & Council to unite with them against the development of the United Water property.

NJ Unveils "My Bus" Service

Call or Text Your Bus Stop Number to Find Out When the Next Bus Will Arrive