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Gas Leak Alert in New Milford: Quick Action by Volunteer Firefighters Averts Danger Near High School

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New Milford Firefighters Confirm and Contain Gas Leak on River Road

photos courtesy of the New Milford Fire Department

the staff of the Ridge4wood blog

New Milford NJ, last night, just after 9:30 PM, the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department (NMVFD) demonstrated its rapid-response capabilities by effectively handling a confirmed gas leak near a high-traffic area.

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Devastating Storm Hits Glen Rock: Homes Damaged by Falling Limbs in 2025 Thunderstorm

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

On September 6, 2025, a fast-moving but powerful thunderstorm tore through Glen Rock, New Jersey, leaving two single-family homes on Roxbury Place damaged by large falling tree limbs. While no injuries were reported, the incident sparked a swift response from the Glen Rock Police Department, Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department, PSE&G Electric Division, and the Borough of Glen Rock’s shade tree unit. Here’s what happened, the extent of the damage, and how the community is recovering from this dramatic weather event.

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