The New Milford Public Works Director is resigning.  Michael Zarba, in his resignation letter, says for the first time in 13 years he feels that he is not fully in charge of his department, and has been left out of the decision making process over the past year and a half. 

Zarba said in the letter, which was posted on social media, that he will not be responsible for decisions being made without his involvement.  Zarba cited non-justified firings and hirings, arbitrary road and bridge design criteria, and equipment and software purchases. 

He also claims the Mayor has non-town employees he has more trust in, and they have more power and influence over Public Works issues.  Zarba says he can no longer work under such a haphazard, confusing and illogical decision making process. 

He noted that he feels he is no longer being allowed to make all operational and management decisions necessary to effectively run the department.