Year in Review, Jan Through June 2012 in New Milford

A look back at the first half of the year that was in local news: New Milford 2012.

The year began with New Milford's Planning Board formally denying an application filed by Paramus-based developer S. Hekemian Group asking for preliminary and final site plan approval for the 13-acre United Water property. The application was denied citing violations to New Milford's zoning codes, moving the application over to the Zoning Board. The application was denied on the grounds that Hekemian needed a "D" variance, which is required when an applicant seeks a change in land use and if the proposed height of the buildings exceed the town's requirements. In the case of the United Water property, Hekemian is seeking to have the use changed from residential to mixed-use. New Milford Police reported that three smash and grab burglaries …

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New Milford 2012, The Year in Pictures

A look through the camera lens at the year that was in New Milford.

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Ten Most Read Stories of 2011

A look back on what stories caught New Milford's interest this year

As New Milford Patch closes out its first full year we decided to take a look back at some of the most read stories over the last 12 months. Here's a rundown of those stories that attracted the most traffic. They may not necessarily represent the most newsworthy or most interesting local stories of 2011, but rather those most read by people. It may come as no surprise that anything "flood" captured the attention of New Milford readers. And since a picture paints a thousand words, it was the photo galleries of the floods that were most viewed. Here's our top ten list:  Number 10: Photo Gallery: New Milford Flooded Sunday The Palm Sunday flood took everyone by surprise and provided little breathing room from the March flood. The New Milford …

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