New Milford, CT Gregory James Gallery will present a retrospective exhibit of photographs by Bill Quinnell inspired by his recent 80th birthday It will be on view from May 18 through May 31 and artistic sensibilities the New Milford-based photographer has explored over 40 years including a new series depicting flowers in vases and earlier photos of boxing and boxers An opening reception will be held on Sunday May 18 and the show will continue through the end of May It will feature a new series of works inspired by the qualities of morning light as it creeps through Quinnell’s bedroom window each day “Whether it’s the sharp yellow of direct sunlight or the soft grays of an overcast sky it’s always magical and changes with each passing hour and day,” said the photographer who works with the images from the camera until they look “like a dream I’d like to live in.” depict flowers in vases with a sensibility that’s minimalist and ethereal but also subtly rich and saturated. They are printed on and Epson Ultrachrome Pro Ink on Hahnemuhle Paper Photo Rag 308 who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in philosophy and an MFA in Photography from Pratt Institute taught at Western Connecticut State University from 1970 to 2003 finishing his career as the Head of the Photography Program in the Art Department Among his many interests are boxing and boxers which Quinnell spent four years documenting through his photography in the early 2000s He has had solo shows at Western Connecticut State University Quinnell’s group shows include the Washington Art Association Gregory James Gallery is located at 149 Park Lane Rd Call gallery owner Greg Mullen at 860-354-3436 to learn more, or email him at GregoryJamesG@aol.com. 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Written by, directed by, and starring Dorothy Lyman TheatreWorks presented the world premiere of Upstate to great success an elderly widow who is taking care of the family farm with the help of family friend and surrogate-daughter The drama begins when Elizabeth's biological daughter visit for the weekend with the intent of convincing Elizabeth that it’s time to sell the farm and move into an assisted living home after sustaining an injury from one of her pigs while dealing with their own serious doubts the cast is rounded out by Patti Reese’s Christie who is the foil to Betsy: Betsy’s harshness is balanced by Christie’s gentleness as both “daughters” try to do what's best for Elizabeth the set and props must be lauded for bringing the farmhouse to life With the set constructed by the team of Sharbargh Scenic Elizabeth's kitchen came to life by feeling rustic but also well cleaned and decorated in the way that only a Grandmother's house could be You won't want to miss the World Premiere run of Upstate by Dorothy Lyman at Theatreworks New Milford. The production runs from May 1 to May 24 with performances at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays and a 2pm matinee on May 18. The evening performance on May 8 is their special Pay What You Want performance. Tickets can be purchased on their website, theatreworks.us.  The Warner Theatre has announced that the legendary Jay Leno will be performing live in November. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here! Theater is progress. Theater is always moving forward. Always innovating. Always creating something new. New Works are the lifeblood of the Theatre. Whenever a new play is given a World Premiere, it should be celebrated. TheatreWorks presented the world premiere of Upstate to great success. 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Privacy Policy The views expressed here are the author's own The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present Just Passing Through, an art exhibition by Brooke Hirsheimer An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday Brooke Hirsheimer is a contemporary mixed media artist whose work explores the whimsical and grounding relationship between humans and the natural world Her playful yet introspective style combines color and abstraction reminding us that we’re all here navigating a beautiful and wild planet This show will remain on view through Sunday, June 29. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook Join us for a weekly dose of inspiration with Rebbetzin Mina as she delves into the weekly Torah portion Take a break from your busy schedule every Thursday from 11:30-12:30 at Chabad on the Green located at 69 West Litchfield CT 06759.Come prepared to gain new insights and connect with a community of like-minded individuals Let Rebbetzin guide you on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth Don't miss out on this opportunity to nourish your soul and elevate your week .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comMatthew Mulligan went the distance with six strikeouts one walk and six hits to lead 29th-seeded New Milford to a 4-1 win over 36th-seeded River Dell in the preliminary round of the Bergen County Invitational New Milford(9-7) will play in the first round on Monday The Knights scored two runs each in the fifth and sixth innings and led 4-0 heading to the final stanza Liam Block and Peter Psarianos each recorded a hit and an RBI in the win Mason Nagle drove in a run and recorded two hits for River Dell (5-12) The N.J. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Five men and one juvenile have been charged following a stabbing near New Milford High School earlier this month Four suspects face attempted murder charges New Milford police responded to reports of a large fight on River Road New Milford Schools Superintendent Peter Galasso said the altercation happened in the school parking lot shortly after dismissal Police discovered an unidentified victim with multiple stab wounds and the person was rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center with "serious injuries," the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office said Authorities have not provided an update on the victim's condition Galasso said the fight involved New Milford High School students and others not associated with the school district six suspects were arrested over the course of 10 days since the attack More: Residents react to stabbing near New Milford High School. Here's what they said Here are the charges announced by the prosecutor's office on Thursday: The prosecutor's office said the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information can call the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 201-226-5532 Prosecutor Mark Musella thanked New Milford Police Department Department of Homeland Security for their assistance in this case will close its doors for good on Saturday after 15 years in business Owner Bob Kovanes announced the decision on Thursday in social media posts writing the decision to shutter the doors of the ice creamery "was not an easy one but after years of dedication to this community it is time for me to step into a new chapter of life." BrainFreeze opened in 2011; Kovanes had owned Dairy Queen Arby's and Popeye's franchises but wanted to open his own spot after moving from Virginia to New Jersey "I've spent more time here than I have spent at home I gave it my best and I hope everybody appreciates it." The "community's been awesome and supported me from the beginning," Kovanes said adding he has met a lot of people and made a lot of friends along the way The sheer number of well wishes and expressions of sadness on BrainFreeze's social media announcement of the closing indicate the feeling is mutual I didn’t know that people thought like that It's good to know your efforts have made a lot of people happy," he said No word on what will happen to the space yet Kovanes said he wishes the community well and thanks them for the years of patronage "Just a big thank you to everyone," he said "It means more to me than they’ll ever know." Matt Cortina is a food reporter for NorthJersey.com/The Record ChristianaCare is enhancing care options in Milford with the addition of two highly skilled physicians to better serve the community’s growing health needs Chinwe Ike-Chinwo is a board-certified primary care physician with a special interest in preventive medicine specializing in minimally invasive techniques to treat conditions affecting the blood vessels of the head At the new ChristianaCare Primary Care at Milford practice Ike-Chinwo is passionate about building long-term relationships with her patients helping them achieve optimal health through personalized care “I am excited to serve the Milford community and help individuals achieve their best health,” she said chronic disease management and wellness care we aim to support our patients in leading healthier The primary care practice offers a comprehensive range of services to adult patients preventive screenings and treatment for acute and chronic conditions and women’s health The practice is open Monday through Friday the practice will welcome a second provider Neurointerventional Radiology: 302-733-1487 the Milford site will also offer ChristianaCare’s My65+ program which focuses on preventive care and chronic disease management for patients 65 and older The providers at ChristianaCare’s new Milford location will play a crucial role in addressing the growing health care needs of Sussex County which is experiencing rapid population growth Sussex County has been designated as a “Medically Underserved Area” by the federal government with projections showing that the population will increase from 237,000 in 2022 to over 361,000 by 2050 further intensifying the demand for primary care services As the demand for primary and specialty care in Sussex County grows ChristianaCare is committed to meeting the health care needs of the community with personalized “Our mission is to make high-quality, compassionate care accessible to every resident of the communities we serve,” said Priya Dixit-Patel physician executive for Core and Advanced Primary Care “As primary care providers remain in short supply in many areas like Milford we are focused on delivering care that can prevent disease manage chronic conditions and improve overall well-being Sivapatham is excited to bring neurointerventional care to the Milford community and surrounding areas “Neurointerventional surgery is a highly specialized field that is often only found in larger metropolitan areas,” said Sivapatham “I look forward to working closely with patients to ensure they receive the same high-quality care right here in Sussex County.” Kim Gannon, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Program and physician executive of the Neuroscience Service Line highlighted the importance of improving access to physician consults for patients in Sussex County “Providing neurointerventional care closer to home significantly improves access to specialized services for stroke patients who might otherwise need to travel to Newark,” said Gannon “We want to ensure that patients receive the ongoing care and support essential for their recovery and long-term health at a location close to where they live.” Violence erupted in a peaceful town on Monday afternoon as a stabbing near New Milford High School left one person hospitalized in critical condition Residents who live near the school say this was something they had never seen before This is the first time anything like this has ever happened around here,” said David who lives across the street from the high school and did not wish to give his last name When asked if he was concerned about his safety after Monday’s stabbing I’m interested in hearing the rest of the story — who was involved and why were they fighting.” One victim who had been stabbed was found at the scene and was taken to the hospital The victim was in critical but stable condition said Monday that two individuals are in custody but the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has not announced any charges Galasso issued a statement to parents that said the fight involved New Milford High School students and juveniles who are not associated with the district He did not say whether a high school student was the person stabbed “Preliminary information indicates this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to any of our schools,” Galasso said Other residents who live close to the high school echoed David’s sentiment about not being concerned for their safety “New Milford is an extremely safe town,” said Paige Ryan “This is a great community; I’ve never had an issue living here.” Data from New Jersey State Police shows that violence is a rare occurrence in New Milford only one assault was reported in New Milford 2020 seemed to be an outlier year for the town but 12 of them were cleared and one arrest was made State news: NJ 'will not be able to supplement' federal cuts to Medicaid, Trenton leaders warn Homicides are also extremely rare in the borough. The last homicide in New Milford happened in November 2022, when a man was shot and killed in a large garden apartment complex Before that, the borough’s last reported homicide occurred in 2013 was charged with shooting a 22-year-old man and Sankar served a 10-year sentence for aggravated manslaughter “My wife is very worried,” said Tom Connelly who lives near the school and has been a New Milford resident for about 10 years but I don’t think things are headed in the right direction There’s something going on with the youth around here,” he said who lives a few streets from the high school and wished not to be named is anxious over the fight at the school and said “It is concerning that it happened on school property and I’m especially concerned because I have kids who go to that school.” “I’ve been living here for almost 35 years and this has never happened before,” said Matthew Joseph who lives a few blocks from the high school Three of our children went to the schools," she said An eighth grader from New Milford’s David E Owens Middle School won the 90th annual North Jersey Spelling Bee at the Bergen County Community College campus in Paramus on Tuesday night Eli Neibart successfully spelled the word xenopus which is a “genus of highly aquatic frogs native to sub-Saharan Africa," as the winning word Neibart will head to Washington D.C. for the 100th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee from May 27-29 North Jersey's second place finisher was Andrii Pleskach an eighth grader from the Bergen Arts & Science Charter School in Garfield an eighth grader from Mahwah’s Ramapo Ridge Middle School A stabbing occurred near New Milford High School on Monday afternoon and left one victim hospitalized in critical but stable condition the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office reported police responded to reports of a large fight on River Road near the high school authorities found one victim who had been stabbed The Prosecutor's Office said a potential suspect or suspects fled the scene by the time the police arrived but the superintendent said two individuals are in custody Galasso said the fight involved New Milford High School students and juveniles who are not associated with the district A video of the fight is circulating on social media The video shows multiple individuals wearing black attire attacking a victim who can not be seen in the clip The 10-second video ends with attackers starting to leave the scene of the fight and there is no ongoing threat to any of our schools,” Galasso said in the release to parents Classes at New Milford High School will still take place on Tuesday The Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the New Milford Police Department are investigating the stabbing as an attempted homicide No other information was available at this time This story has been updated with new information and the fight for something bigger than ourselves Yet again the push is on in Connecticut's General Assembly for the trains to come back to New Milford It's 2025, and our elected representatives in Western Connecticut have again introduced a bill in the General Assembly to get commuter railroad services back into New Milford after a 50-year absence. HB 6716 has been introduced for consideration in Hartford by Reps Buckbee Have you ever gotten delayed at the Still River Drive railroad crossing by Lover's Leap and Harrybrooke Parks in New Milford I don't pay attention to the railroad crossings too often in Western Connecticut because honestly I was much more aware of Metro North trains growing up in Waterbury where a constant stream of railroad cars hug the Naugatuck Rover all the way down to Bridgeport New Milford is the largest city by square milage in Connecticut yet Danbury with it's population advantage is still hooked up to the rails a trip to Danbury or Southeast to catch a train is a half an hour ordeal Now is the time to speak with your elected representative in Hartford to lend your support for this project 50 years is far too long for just lumber deliveries I don't pay attention to the railroad crossings too often in Western Connecticut because honestly, there aren't many. I was much more aware of Metro North trains growing up in Waterbury\nRead More It's 2025, and our elected representatives in Western Connecticut have again introduced a bill in the General Assembly to get commuter railroad services back into New Milford after a 50-year absence. HB 6716 has been introduced for consideration in Hartford by Reps Buckbee NEW MILFORD, CT — A $50,000 prize-winning Cashword scratch-off ticket was sold at New Milly Smoke Shop in New Milford, making one local lottery player substantially richer and marks a top-tier win for the $50,000 Cashword game The Connecticut Lottery has not released the identity of the winner Cashword is one of the state’s most popular scratch-off games known for its word-based format and multiple prize tiers Hitting the $50,000 prize is one of the game’s highest possible payouts Retailer New Milly Smoke Shop will receive a bonus for selling the winning ticket The location is now among a growing list of stores statewide credited with dispensing major lottery wins © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd NEWTON − For the first time in the history of the program New Milford wrestling is a sectional champion The Knights defeated 25-time sectional champion Kittatinny "It's emotional to even think about," coach Ray Cottiers said. "It's been a long road this season and the last few with this group. They've battled through injuries and setbacks and to come here against a great opponent and a legendary coach in John Gill The dual came down to the final matchup of the night when freshman Stelios Psarianos pulled out a 5-4 decision over Kittatinny's Dylan Tighe "I didn't even think about it," Psarianos said "I live for this sport and I just went out on the mat to try and do what I could do." Leading 3-1 at the start of the third period Tighe took down Psarianos only for the freshman to reverse and pull ahead Psarianos then rode out Tighe for the remainder of the period to cement the win New Milford (16-1) built an 18-10 lead on consecutive pins by seniors Devin and Jerzey Ryan at 132 and 138 pounds The Knights led by as many as 19 points thanks to pins at 157 and 165 pounds by senior Joseph Langschultz and junior Robbie Bianchi "We needed six there and it looked a little questionable at times," Cottiers said "Another key for us was Aramis Hernandez at 120 getting a pin early He works double sessions with us and privates and he's battled with weight issues so getting a pin there was a huge part as well." Kittatinny (12-11) won four straight bouts to pull the matchup to 35-31 for the final bout The Knights' only loss this season came in the NJIC semifinals against Hasbrouck Heights Cottiers is a New Milford alum himself and in his 12th season as the Knights' coach "It's been a full commitment from the coaches to the wrestlers to the parents that all bought in and the people who traveled an hour to be here and support us," Cottiers said I ceded all practice responsibilities to him He's been running technique and pushing the guys He's a major reason we are here right now with a trophy tonight." Langschultz extended the lead with a pin in 58 seconds Bianchi then walked on the mat at 165 pounds and trailed by as much as 13-5 in the second period but rallied late in the period to pull within one takedown against Aran Kover "I just kept thinking about the work I put in at practice and doing it for my team and for this community that I love," Bianchi said Bianchi shifted from bottom position and reversed earning the pin with 39 seconds left in the third period While the reversal and back points would have given Bianchi the lead the six points proved to be crucial for New Milford "He's the cardiac kid with us," Cottiers said "We have grown accustomed to matches like that with Robbie He's been with us since he was a freshman and working hard at club "Having a moment like this as a freshman gets me very excited It makes me think about what we can accomplish between now and when I am a senior." - Psarianos I just wanted to lay it on them after that and try my hardest." - Bianchi Conard celebrates their win over New Milford in the Division III semifinals on Monday West Hartford’s Conard High School boys hockey team defeated New Milford 3-1 to advance to their second straight Division III Championship Game New Milford Division III boys hockey semifinal On Monday night, third-seeded Conard, the defending state champions knocked off 10th-seeded New Milford to return to the Division III state title game for the second year in a row and the third time in four years and Conard junior Jack Eisenberg was penalized for high-sticking New Milford head coach Hank Dietter immediately called a timeout knowing this was his team’s best and final opportunity to force overtime Dylan Smith (#15) battles for a loose puck Goalie Brendan Murphy made multiple key saves struggling to pass efficiently or maintain possession in Conard’s zone With 40 seconds remaining and 18 seconds left on the power play New Milford pulled its goalie for a six-on-four advantage Time expired on the power play without a change in score junior wing Torin McGoldrick buried an empty-net goal sealing his team’s second straight title berth but it was New Milford’s John King who struck first at 8:46 in the opening period a New Milford player was called for tripping firing the puck into the net to tie the game at 1-1 Liam Alver (#4) levels a New Milford defender relentlessly pressuring the Green Wave defense Bradan Gainey finished off a well-placed feed from Nate Dubois New Milford sophomore goalie Tristan Kamp held firm making several impressive saves and keeping his team within striking distance as they escaped the period down one New Milford found more rhythm in the third Senior defenseman Luke Shaffer and junior defenseman Dylan Smith anchored the blue line with gritty McGoldrick found himself one-on-one with Kamp; Kamp again proved to be New Milford’s saving grace This isn’t the same Conard team as last year which has been reflected in a slightly diminished record winning seems to be embedded in this team’s DNA Conard will now look to defend its Division III title this weekend at M&T Bank Arena at Quinnipiac University They will face the JBWA on Saturday at 1 pm Like what you see here? Click here to subscribe to We-Ha’s newsletter so you’ll always be in the know about what’s happening in West Hartford Click the blue button below to become a supporter of We-Ha.com and our efforts to continue producing quality journalism and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" © 2025 • WeHa News • All Rights Reserved • Ezoic Privacy Policy - Created by Roy Web Design There have been Gilmore Girls fan festivals around Connecticut over the past 10 years but one town has finally stepped up and brought in two of the actors on the show that us fans truly care about Ok Connecticut, sing it along with me: 'If you're out on the road, feeling lonely and so cold, all you have to do is.... come to New Milford in April? 'Small Town Convention - A Week in the Life' is happening in New Milford and there is not one mention of the inspiration for this event anywhere on the site but we all know it's the show that made the Gazebo on the New Milford Green The Firelight Event in Guilford in October 2024 featured the actors that portrayed Mrs and that's why there were many unsold $300 tickets New Milford has booked Scott Patterson (Luke) and Matt Czuchry (Logan) to appear at Small Town Convention More cool things about New Milford's event It's a collaboration between New Milford and Washington Depot the true inspirations for Amy Sherman-Palladino and New Milford is planning on hosting it's own 'Festival of Living Art' party I've wanted someone to do one of those since I watched the show Paleyfest LA has just announced that the Amy Sherman-Palladino Multiverse panel in Los Angeles on March 20 There have been Gilmore Girls fan festivals around Connecticut over the past 10 years, but one town has finally stepped up and brought in two of the actors on the show that us fans truly care about\nRead More Ok Connecticut, sing it along with me: 'If you're out on the road, feeling lonely and so cold, all you have to do is.... come to New Milford in April? 'Small Town Convention - A Week in the Life' is happening in New Milford