Sunday, May 19, 2013
The overwhelming reaction to the BOE's vote approving a 'conceptual' contract with the developer of the United Water property dominated the conversation in town this week.
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.' 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." It took four …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The revelation that the Board of Education entered into a conceptual agreement with Hekemian for a 'field of dreams' has raised the temperature on the United Water property conversation.
The aftershocks of 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' have rippled throughout community since Tuesday's meeting of the Zoning Board. Board of Education president, Darren Drake, said that the Board's approval of entering into a 'conceptual contract' with Hekemian for three-acres of property to construct a field of dreams-like "state of the art" athletic field is in line with the Board's vision of moving the district forward, athletically as well as academically. "As a Board, we are charged not only with the academic component of a superior education, but also the …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
"Conceptual contract" includes Hekemian donation of 3 acres of property and a 'sizable' donation for BOE to construct an athletic stadium.
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.' Attorney for the applicant, Antimo "Andy" DelVecchio, informed the Zoning Board that Hekemian had entered into a "conceptual contract" with the New Milford BOE to donate "in excess" of three acres of property to construct a field of dreams-like "state of the art" athletic field and stadium on a parcel of property that is not subject to flooding. DelVecchio stressed that the developer is not building the athletic stadium, they are only donating the land and a "…
Monday, April 22, 2013
Here's what's going on this week in New Milford.
Governor hosting Town Hall Meeting in Bergenfield. Governor Chris Christie is hosting an open town hall meeting Tuesday in Bergenfield at Conlon Hall, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 19 North William St. Doors open at 2 pm and the meeting will begin at 3 pm. The public is invited to attend, but seating is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. No bags of any kind are permitted in the venue. Personal items are subject to search. Monday: There will be a regular public meeting of the Mayor and Council at 7:45 pm in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall. Prior to the start of the public meeting, there will be a work session at 7 pm in the upstairs conference room at Borough Hall. The public will be able to speak…
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
During this week's Board of Education meeting, four teachers were honored as Teacher of the Year
The Greek philospher Socrates once said that "Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel," and New Milford schools are gifted with some of the brightest flames as the district honored its four Teachers of the Year and District Teacher of the Year this week. This year's honores are Nora Aivers (NMHS), Stacey Calise (Gibbs), Pamela Krause (DEOMS) and Dora Oliviero (Berkley). Oliviero was also named District Teacher of the Year. "Every year at this time we have the priviledge to publically announce and recognize four individuals, four teachers that have dedicated years to not only their profession of teaching but the children of New Milford," Superintendent Michael Polizzi said. Aivers, who teaches mathematics and AP …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Catch up on all of last week's news in New Milford,
To meet the costs of the special and unanticipated projects included in the capital expenditures, the borough passes an ordinance to exceed the 2 percent cap. Revised budget shows municipal tax increase at $63. Zoning Board agrees to place a seven minute time limitation on public's questions during cross-examination and restricts the public to one chance to question an expert. School Superintendent Polizzi's letter to the Zoning Board regarding the proposed development of the United Water property raises objections and questions of potential conflict. Superintendent Polizzi talks to Patch about his appearance before the Zoning Board, the letter he submitted to the Board, and the BOE's position on the development of the United Water …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Superintendent Polizzi talks to Patch about his appearance before the Zoning Board, the letter he submitted to the Board, and the BOE's position on the development of the United Water property.
Superintendent Michael Polizzi wants to make one thing very clear. The Board of Education has been involved in the potential development of the United Water property before the plans were even filed. "What we have not been involved with to date, is attending the Zoning Board meetings regarding the development," he said. According to Polizzi, he and the Board of Education (BOE) do not believe that the property should be left completely undeveloped. Although they adamantly oppose any residential building, Polizzi said, "A certain degree of development would be good for the community, and what's good for the community is good for the schools." Polizzi said that the intent of his letter, that was supported by the BOE, was to make the Zoning …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Darren Drake nominated to be Board of Education President at Monday's reorganization.
In a reversal of roles, Darren Drake has taken the reins of Board of Education President from Dan Conner, while Conner will serve as Vice President, the role formerly held by Drake. Last night's reorganization of the Board of Education included the swearing in of incumbents Darren Drake and Joseph Steele, along with Laura O'Grady and Christopher Ryan. Drake, a graduate of the New Milford school system, said that his mission is to educate the children of New Milford while responsibly managing the taxpayers money. Supporting the senior administration, Drake is eager to work with them on carrying out the master plan and other projects that they are working on in an effort to make New Milford's schools the best. When it comes to the education …
Monday, December 17, 2012
Check out what's going on in New Milford this week.
There will a public meeting of the Mayor and Council Monday. Due to the amount of items on the agenda, the work session portion of the meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in the upstairs conference room of Borough Hall. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:45 pm in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall. Click here to see a copy of the agenda. The Board of Education will also be meeting Monday at 7 pm. Their year-end regular meeting will be held in the media center at DEO Middle School where the chorus will perform. There will be a combined work session and public meeting of the Planning Board on Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall. The Recreation Commission will be meeting Wednesday at 7:30 pm upstairs in the …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Candidates for the Board of Education will appear on the same ballot as elected officials this Nov. 6.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Editor: This is a unique election year in New Jersey. For the first time, Board of Education candidates appear on the same ballot as the rest of our elected representatives. Especially with this being a presidential election year, many of us may forget to cast our votes for our local Board of Education candidates. I am writing to remind all registered voters to exercise your right to vote on this Election Day and, if you live in New Milford, to vote for Darren Drake and Joe Steele for the New Milford Board of Education. I served my community for 19 years on the board and I was fortunate enough to serve with both Darren and Joe for a few of those years. This is a time when experience really does matter. Overall, the NMBOE is an …
karen
10:33 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013
why then did we have a say in this, this past november more ›