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Mayor Michael Petrino proclaims Nov. 23–29, 2025 as National Family Week in New Milford
Summary
Mayor Michael Petrino read a proclamation declaring Nov. 23–29, 2025 as National Family Week, urging recognition of families' role in community life and tying the observance to Thanksgiving week.
Mayor Michael Petrino proclaimed Nov. 23–29, 2025 as National Family Week for the Borough of New Milford, saying the borough “recognizes strong families are at the center of strong communities.”
The proclamation, read into the public record, emphasized the changing structure of families while stressing their continued importance for social and economic stability. Petrino asked residents to use Thanksgiving week to honor and support family connections and to acknowledge neighborhood groups, nonprofits and policymakers who aid families.
The proclamation was delivered during the mayor and council’s regular meeting; it will be entered into the meeting minutes. No formal vote was required to record the proclamation.
