New Milford Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael J. Putrino
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Michael J. Putrino, the incumbent, is running for mayor of New Milford in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Laure D. Schroeder.
Voter registration deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Michael J. Putrino is New Milford's mayor and a former four-term member of the Borough Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democratic
Where Michael J. Putrino stands: positions on the record
Flooding and stormwater1 sourced position
In the League of Women Voters guide, lists stormwater infrastructure and flood mitigation among the actions he supports to reduce the effects of climate change.
“improving stormwater infrastructure and flood mitigation, preserving open space, expanding our tree canopy”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411
Top challenges1 sourced position
In the League of Women Voters guide, names affordability, overdevelopment and flooding as the borough's three most important challenges.
“I believe the three most important challenges facing New Milford are affordability, overdevelopment, and flooding.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411
Property taxes1 sourced position
In the League of Women Voters guide, says he will pursue grants, shared services and spending controls to hold down property taxes.
“I will continue pursuing county, state and federal grants, shared-services opportunities with surrounding municipalities, and our local school district, controlling spending, eliminating waste”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411
Builder's remedy1 sourced position
At the May 11, 2026 meeting, the minutes record the mayor adding that Assembly Bill A628 would make builder's remedy lawsuits significantly harder to proceed and that the borough is fully supportive.
Own statementBorough of New Milford · May 11, 2026
State zoning bills1 sourced position
At the June 29, 2026 meeting, the minutes record the mayor calling three state bills on mixed-use conversions and accessory dwelling units an overreach by the state and urging the council to oppose them.
Own statementBorough of New Milford · Jun 29, 2026
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