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SOD Hosting Candidates Night Wednesday

Candidates for New Milford Borough Council will be answering questions from residents.

SOD (Stop Over Development) is hosting Candidates Night Wednesday at 7:30pm at David E. Owens Middle School (DEOMS).

Candidates Night has been organized to give the four candidates vying for the two open council seats a chance to answer questions posed by residents.

The Democratic Candidates are: Councilman Austin Ashley and former Councilman Michael Putrino. The Republican Candidates are: Council President Howard Berner (R) and former Councilman Peter Rebsch.

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The League of Women Voters will be moderating the event. 

Miriam Pickett, Executive Director of SOD, said, "All issues will be covered and questioning will not be limited to just those regarding the development of the United Water property."

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Prior to the start of Candidates Night, SOD will be holding a meeting for the general membership beginning at 7 pm at DEOMS.

"This is your opportunity to find out which candidates will support your vision for the future of New Milford," Pickett said.

"This is a crucial election and we need to be prepared to cast our votes accordingly."


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