A fund has been created for New Milford residents, First Responders, and businesses who have fallen on hard times requiring financial and other assistance during the pandemic.  It's an official town fund run by the finance department, and overseen by the Mayor and Town Council.  The purpose is to help sustain the community through the pandemic.  New Milford Town Councilman Chris Cosgrove says the fund will be used to help residents and businesses who may not be eligible for federal or state programs.  Mayor Pete Bass gave the example of volunteer first responders.  Cosgrove says if they become ill, they may have expenses like for quarantining or be ineligible for worker's compensation.  Those looking to donate can do so by check, or through the community tab on the town's website and clicking a link for the sustainability fund.