New Milford in Bergen County has decided to cancel all fall recreation sports, despite state guidelines that allows it to take place.

 

The town is reporting a spike in coronavirus cases.

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But some residents say it's time to get back to normal.

"We are a very big sports town and I find it very disappointing for our youth,” says Karen Tyler. “I think they lost a lot this year, and that was giving them something to look forward to. Especially now during this COVID pandemic, I think it's just even more important to get out there and burn off some of that energy."

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The borough reported more than 60 confirmed COVID-19 cases last month.