New Milford Borough Council Swears in Members and Outlines 2024 Committees

Overview: The New Milford Borough Council convened for a reorganization meeting, where they conducted the swearing-in of reelected Council members Ira Grotsky and Matthew Seymour for the year 2024. The Council also nominated and elected Hedy Grant as the new Council President, succeeding Randi Duffie. Key appointments to various committees and boards were announced, including the Arts Committee and Planning Board, with a focus on community service and development. The meeting also acknowledged the contributions of outgoing fire chief Rob O’Brien and welcomed incoming fire department officers.

New Milford School Board Addresses Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures

Overview: In a recent New Milford School Board meeting, members delved deeply into the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, discussing the criteria and processes for identifying and addressing harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) incidents within the school district. The board members, including newly sworn-in Nicole Dunne, Paige Ryan, and Anthony Albro, engaged in a review of HIB policies, with Superintendent Danielle Shanley and other board members discussing the legal, practical, and ethical considerations involved in managing such cases.

New Milford Borough Council Unanimously Passes Four Ordinances

Overview: The New Milford Borough Council, in its recent meeting, unanimously passed four ordinances. The Council also appointed two residents to local boards and briefly discussed the impact of a recent storm on the community.

New Milford School Board Discusses Potential $63 Million Referendum and Educational Enhancements

Overview: In a recent meeting, the New Milford School Board deliberated about matters such as a potential $63 million referendum for school construction projects, developments in educational enhancement, and concerns about harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) incidents. The meeting also featured updates on various school initiatives and upcoming events.

New Milford Borough Council Announces Reinstatement of Overnight Parking Enforcement and Formation of Art Committee

Overview: The New Milford Borough Council recently announced significant initiatives, including the reinstatement of overnight parking enforcement and the formation of a Committee on the Arts. The council also introduced various ordinances and provided updates on the community’s upcoming events and ongoing engineering projects.