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Council introduces ordinance to extend Robert Chester Way to improve emergency response

Mayor and Council of the Borough of New Milford · July 28, 2026
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Summary

Council introduced an ordinance to extend a portion of Robert Chester Way to include recreational facilities north of Patrolman Ray Woods Drive; the change is intended to reduce confusion for emergency responders and improve EMS/GPS routing. The ordinance was introduced on first reading and scheduled for further consideration.

The council introduced an ordinance that would extend the limits of Robert Chester Way to include recreational facilities north of Patrolman Ray Woods Drive, a change the mayor said is intended to reduce confusion when providing an address to emergency services and improve response times.

The ordinance was placed on first reading and roll-call introductions were recorded; no public testimony was received during the introduction. Council said the measure would clarify addressing for the affected recreational facilities and facilitate swifter emergency responses if needed. The item will return for further readings and official adoption at a future meeting.