Friday, April 26, 2013
Dispose of your unwanted, unused and expired medicines safely at the New Milford Police Department on Saturday.
The New Milford Police Department will be participating in Operation Take Back New Jersey on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Operation Take Back New Jersey gives residents an opportunity to rid their homes of unused, unwanted, or expired medications by turning them in to law enforcement officials who will dispose of the substances in a safe and non-hazardous manner. Safe disposal of unwanted medications prevents them from coming into the hands of children or others for whom they were not prescribed, thereby avoiding the possibility of accidental overdoses. Chief Frank Papapietro said that the program is anonymous and all efforts will be made to protect the anonymity of individuals turning in medication. "No requests for …
Monday, April 22, 2013
The week in review in New Milford--read all last week's top stories.
Described as a 'hoarder,' the mummified body of Alice Klee, 68, is found by her landlord under debris in her apartment more than two months after the initial search of the unit. Mayor casts the tie-breaking vote defeating motion to appoint an independent special redevelopment planner. Expert says the master plan puts affordable housing on 13-Acre United Water property. 10-year review of the master plan to begin just in time for the potential rehab of the Brookchester Garden apartments. The volunteers who leave their families to assist your families need your help. A rock concert to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the New Milford High School BUDDY program. Family owned farm introducing a whole new way to learn …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Described as a 'hoarder,' the mummified body of Alice Klee, 68, is found by her landlord under debris in her apartment more than two months after the initial search of the unit.
New Milford police said Monday that the body of a missing 68-year-old woman was found by her landlord under a mountain of debris in the apartment they first searched two months ago. Alice Klee, who lived alone in the Main Street apartment, was last seen on Feb. 8. Police performed a preliminary search of what was described as a "hoarder's house," but did not find Klee's body, which was stuck between a bed and a wall, and buried beneath piles of trash, clothing and blankets, authorities said Monday. Police focused their search on the woods near her home, where she was known to feed stray cats. Bergen County Police dogs searched the woods, but were not brought inside the apartment, authorities said. Klee's body was discovered by her landlord…
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Former NMPD Sgt. James Entwistle died on March 21. In his honor, Borough Hall flags will be flown at half staff for the next month while his fellow officers will wear bands of mourning
For the next month, the borough of New Milford and its police department will honor one of its own after the death of retired Police Sgt. James Entwistle, 77, on March 21 at a hospital near his Whiteville, N.C. home. In memory of his dedication to the borough, Mayor Ann Subrizi ordered flags on borough buildings to be lowered to half staff in his honor while police officers will wear mourning bands for a month. "Those who knew Jim knew him as a caring individual with an incredible sense of humor who was the first to offer his help to anyone in need," Police Chief Frank Papapietro said. "He was a devoted family man who put them before everything in his life. Those of us who worked with him knew he never backed down in the face of dangerous …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
New Milford and County police are currently investigating the alleged threat
Berkley Street Elementary School students were evacuated from the building on Wednesday afternoon after officials were notified of an alleged bomb threat in the school. The students, faculty and staff were all evacuated to the Hovnanian School shortly after 1pm after a teacher was advised by several students that one of their peers had stated there was a bomb in the school that would detonate at 2pm. "The building was searched by a Bergen County Police K-9 Unit and Bergen County Police Bomb Technician," Police Chief Frank Papapietro stated in press release. "There was no device found and the students were returned and dismissed from Berkley School. The New Milford Police Dept. is actively investigating the threat." Berkley Elementary …
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Applications for gun permits issued in New Milford during January and February 2013 more than double from same time period in 2012.
Police Chief Frank Papapietro reported that New Milford received 61 applications for handgun permits during the first two months of 2013, more than double the amount received during the same time period in 2012. According to Papapietro, there were only 25 handgun applications during the first two months of 2012. Included in these numbers are applications for firearm I.D. cards that allow a person to purchase a shotgun or rifle. (In order to obtain a handgun permit you first need a firearm ID card.) Papapietro attributes this rise, in part, to pending legislation intended to make gun laws more stringent. In the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, a growing number of local, state and federal legislators are calling for …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Catch up on all of New Milford's leading news stories here.
New Milford Police are asking for the public's help in locating Alice Klee, a missing 68-year-old New Milford woman missing since Feb. 8. A 22-year old Little Ferry man facing charges of strong armed robbery in Dumont and assaulting a New Milford police officer, found in Key Largo. Benjamin Blohm, 28, faces three years in prison after breaking a water pipe and causing flooding at the Bergen County Courthouse last July. After considering three applicants, Board decides to reappoint Board Attorney, Richard Abrahamsen. New Milford High School senior Academy students take college courses as part of their independent study through OpenCourseWare. New Milford High School's Spring fundraising event brings home amazing talent. The Bergen County …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
New Milford Police are asking the public's help in finding a woman they say went missing on Feb. 8.
New Milford Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 68-year-old New Milford woman. Alice Klee is described as a white female, five feet five inches tall and weighs approximately 125 pounds. She has blonde hair and green eyes. According to police, Klee went missing on Feb. 8. She was last seen near the intersection of Main Street and Prospect Avenue. Police report that her keys and her cell phone were found inside her house, and there has been no activity on her bank card. New Milford Detective-Lieutenant Frank Ramaci said that Klee is known for feeding stray animals such as cats and birds, and has been reported to look into dumpsters for unknown reasons. The Bergen County K-9 Unit searched the wooded area where Klee …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Catch up on last week's local news here.
Tempers flare over Grant's lawsuit; questions on who should and should not be present during closed discussion on indemnification. Plans filed for property on 391 Madison Avenue call for the construction of a three-story, 14 unit multiple dwelling with parking under the building. Zoning Board hears application for Milford Gardens--a 14-unit multiple dwelling on Madison Avenue. Zoning Board Attorney urges board to use the applications that came before the board in 2012 to look at the future of zoning in New Milford. Hekemian's revised traffic impact study calls for a delayed green light on River Road and Madison during the 3pm-4pm peak hour. The ACLU says that many local police don't know the rules for residents to file complaints against …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The ACLU says that many local police don't know the rules for residents to file complaints against officers, but New Milford does.
The system for citizens to file complaints against police "is riddled with problems," according to a report on WNYC.org. State law protects residents who make complaints over police behavior and allows for complaints to be made anonymously. New Jersey Public Radio and the ACLU found that many local police officers apparently do not know the rules for residents to file complaints, according to the report. The ACLU called 497 police departments in New Jersey and asked officers questions about filing complaints. More than half the departments answered at least one question incorrectly, according to the report. 51 departments did not get a single question right. A list of departments whose officers answered everything correctly is available …
Louise Miller
12:40 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013
James - the landlord allowed them entry for the SEARCH. They are obligated to do so, that is their job!!! The cats were taken care of, what about this poor woman??? Just one more example of what a pathetic job the New Milford Police Department does. I am speaking from personal experience from numerous incidents with the NMPD & I don't even live in the town. There is no doubt in my mind they do as… more ›