In the meeting, the New Milford Borough Council embarked on the new year by administering oaths of office to Council members Ira Grotsky and Matthew Seymour, who both vowed to serve the community faithfully. The election of Hedy Grant as the new Council President was a significant change in council leadership.

The Council’s decisions on committee assignments underscored the importance of civic engagement and volunteerism in New Milford. The Arts Committee, for example, saw the addition of Cynthia Foster to a list of appointees, indicating a drive to foster cultural development.

The meeting recognized outgoing fire chief Rob O’Brien for his service and prepared for the installation of new fire department officers, signaling a smooth transition in the borough’s emergency services leadership.

Moreover, the Council also reestablished the finance and budget committees for 2024, highlighting fiscal responsibility as a continuing priority. The Council President, Hedy Grant, took a moment to acknowledge Randi Duffie’s tenure and contributions as the previous Council President.

Public events, including the upcoming Environmental Resource Inventory celebration and the Spring Domestic Symposium, were announced.