Chicken Outlaw's Final Appeal, Stiff Penalties for Unbuckled Dogs in Local News This Week

New Milford's Board of Health, informed Jeffrey DelVecchio, the self-proclaimed "Chicken Outlaw," that the board stands by their original decision to deny his request to revise the 1968 borough ordinance banning the keeping of backyard chickens.

Col. Frank Rizzo, police superintendent for the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, issued a warning that any motorist found driving with an unrestrained pet will face a penalty much stiffer than the $46 fine issued to unbuckled drivers and passengers.

One absentee vote was not enough for Arthur Castronova to unseat incumbant Democratic County Committeeman Jimmy Drake in the hotly contested District 6 race.

Company 2 has two immediate needs. One is to be able to fit a new, bigger fire truck into the engine room within the next two years, and the second is to replace to code spaces within the firehouse that have to be renovated and/or improved.

 has been invited by Oradell Mayor Joseph Murray to the June 12 work session of the Oradell Mayor and Council to discuss their role in fighting the proposed development of the United Water property.

Chief of Police Frank Papapietro said that a traffic stop resulted in drug possession and distribution charges, as well as the charge of possession of a stolen credit card.

The town came out and excitement filled the air as New Milford High School seniors got ready for prom.

The Historic Preservation Commission is hosting New Milford's annual birthday celebration today at 2 pm at the New Milford Public Library to mark the 335^th anniversary of the Demarest family's settlement of New Milford as well as the 90^th anniversary of the borough's incorporation. Dan Harmatz, President Emeritus of the Library's Board of Trustees, and long-time community volunteer, will be honored at the celebration. 

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