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FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
— The Borough of New Milford will host fireworks behind the borough hall at sundown on Friday, the Fourth of July. The rain date is July 6.
There will also be music to celebrate the nation’s 232nd birthday and a "Great Cookie Contest" at 7 p.m. to see who baked the best All-American cookie. Bakers should submit at least six cookies — for the judges.
HOLIDAY CLOSING
— The senior transportation and rent leveling offices will be closed Friday, July 4.
For information or to schedule and appointment for the day after a holiday, residents must call at least one day before the holiday. Appointments for the day after a holiday cannot be made by leaving a telephone message when the borough hall is closed.
BLOOD DRIVE
— St. Joseph R.C. Church, in cooperation with Community Blood Services, will host a blood drive 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13 in the church parking lot, 305 Elm St.
Any healthy individual, ages 17 through 75, and weighing at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating, and must bring identification showing signature.
All donors receive a complimentary cholesterol screening with every blood donation.
SUMMER SCHEDULE
— New Milford Borough Hall offices will adopt a summer schedule through Aug. 29.
Hours will be Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Regular office hours are being extended Monday through Thursday to adjust for the 1 p.m. closing on Friday.
PASTA DINNER
— St. Joseph Council 3814, Knights of Columbus, will host its third annual pasta buffet-style dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26 in the council hall, 199 River Road. The menu will include ziti, meatballs, salad, soda, coffee, tea, dessert and a cash bar.
Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12 years old. For reservations, call Paul Noonan at 201-265-4452. Proceeds will be donated to local charities.
DPW UPDATES —The New Milford Department of Public Works has issued the following reminders:
n Because of the Fourth of July holiday, garbage will be picked up Thursday, July 3, in Sections I and II, as per the borough calendar.
n The DWP/recycling center will be closed Friday, July 4.
n For white goods, metal and branch pickups, residents must call at least one day before scheduled pickup. Calls received on pickup will be scheduled for the next pickup as per the recycling calendar.
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