BOE's Contract with Hekemian Tops Town News this Week

New Milford BOE Enters into Contract for 'Field of Dreams' with Hekemian

Jaws dropped and tensions mounted during Tuesday's Zoning Board meeting at the revelation that the New Milford Board of Education (BOE) had entered into a separate agreement with the developer of the United Water property to receive a parcel of land to build a 'field of dreams.' 

Board of Ed Stands By Decision to Enter Agreement with Hekemian, Attorneys Weigh In

Depsite the loud response that accompanied the revelation that the New Milford Board of Education (BOE) had entered into a separate agreement with the developer of the United Water property to receive a three-acre parcel of land to build a 'field of dreams,' the Board of Ed stands by their decision. Defending the BOE's decision, Superintendent Michael Polizzi said, "Creating 21st Century learning environments extend past the walls of the classrooms."

Progress of Development Applauded at Huffman Koos Site Groundbreaking Ceremony

It took four years of soil remediation and DEP involvement, but on Wednesday, ground was finally broken Wednesday on the old Huffman Koos site.

Assemblywomen Join N.Y. Legislators in Urging Cuomo to Sign Bi-State Flood Prevention Measure

Assemblywomen Connie Wagner and Valerie Vainieri Huttle joined with New York state legislators Wednesday to urge New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill to help stem the tide of reoccurring flooding in communities in Bergen and Rockland counties.

Girl Scout Helps Foster Teens Transition to a New Life

For her Girl Scout Gold Award, NMHS senior, Kayla Garcia, created the idea behing care packages for foster teens who are "aging out" of the foster care system.

Academy for Global Leadership Screening 'Girl Rising'

Tales of illness, vulnerability, poverty and oppression inspire incredible acts of courage, strength and optimism in nine young women.

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