Mail Lost in Fire, 'Nuisance' Bears in Pine Brook Top Montville News

Montville Mail May Be Lost in Truck Fire

Mail coming from Montville and Pine Brook zip codes could be missing according to the state Department of Treasury, which is assisting residents who intendended to send mail to government agencies.

Pine Brook Bears Come Down From Tree

Police spent hours waiting for four bears Thursday, which they said were a "nuisance" to neighbors in one Pine Brook neighborhood for more than two weeks, to come down from a resident's tree. New Jersey Fish and Wildlife officials responded to walk the bears away from residents' properties.

Wastewater Plan Considers Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Morris County is assisting the township with an updated wastewater management plan. Under this plan, some properties may have hook-ups located in front of their properties that they may not be able to use because of Highlands Act restrictions.

Montville Vets Offer Support to New Military Members

The local Montville veterans organization has a program where they treat high school graduates who have indicated their intentions to serve in the military to breakfast.

Lazar School Celebrates 'Week of Respect'

In continuation of the school's character education program, the Lazar Middle School observed a "Week of Respect" last week.