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Spot Light On First Responders: Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps and Alpine Police Officers Recognized for Life Saving CPR efforts 

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On December 3rd, Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps (CVARC) was requested for a sick person. When the Alpine Police officers Matthew Gough and Justin Fierro arrived on scene, they found the patient unresponsive and started CPR. Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps members arrived shortly thereafter and assumed patient care. The patient was transported to Englewood hospital and they were released from the hospital a few days later. The hard work of the Alpine Police officers and the members of CVARC allowed the patient to be home for the holidays.

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Juvenile Charged in Closter Tesla Crash That Left Three Seriously Injured

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Closter NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a Bergen County JUVENILE on a charge of assault by auto. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Closter Police Department under the direction of Chief John McTigue.

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Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps Extremely Busy Night

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Closter NJ, while many were sleeping, Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps (CVARC) had an extremely busy night. At midnight, CVARC was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Demarest Avenue for a vehicle on its side. When the Closter Police arrived on scene, they discovered there were 5 occupants in the vehicle. Upon hearing this report, CVARC officer 733, requested a second ambulance to the scene. The crews of Ambulance 726 and 727 evaluated all the parties and 727 transported one patient to Valley Hospital.

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Hackensack Man Charged for Allegedly Fleeing the Scene after Striking a 75 year old Pedestrian in Closter

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Closter NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred in the area of Durie Avenue and Legion Place in Closter, NJ, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Closter Police Department under the direction of Chief Jack McTigue.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Stephanie Chan to Apply for Governor’s School in Engineering & Tech

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Closter NJ, Stephanie Chan of Closter, a junior at the Academy of the Holy Angels, is her school’s nominee for the 2023 Governor’s School of New Jersey Program in Engineering and Technology. Chan will now make her formal application to the highly-selective summer immersion program, which will be held at the Rutgers University School of Engineering.

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2-car Crash in Closter , One Vehicle Overturned Sends Driver to Hackensack University Medical Center

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Closter NJ, Sunday morning the Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps was called to the intersection of Harrington & West Street for a 2-car motor vehicle crash with an overturned vehicle, multiple patients. The driver of the overturned vehicle was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment. Many thanks to our members who crewed the rescue truck and both ambulances! Closter Police Department, Closter Fire Department and HUMC Paramedics were also on the scene .

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Closter Women Goes Missing After Leaving Target in Closter Plaza

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Closter NJ, the Closter Police Department and the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department are attempting to locate the below pictured party, Ms. Adriana Garlicki. She was last seen leaving Target in Closter Plaza at about 1pm yesterday, Wednesday, 12/21/2022.

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Teen Hits Her Stride at National PGA Junior League Championship

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Demarest NJ, Golfer Olivia Lee of Closter says that competing in the National PGA Junior League Championship with her team was the most amazing experience of her life.

“It was so much fun meeting people from all over the country, and I learned so much from my team and about myself as a person/player,” said Lee, a member of the Class of 2026 at the Academy of the Holy Angels. “It was also cool to really be able to bond with my teammates in a way that I hadn’t before.”

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Closter Man Arrested on Charges of Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

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Closter NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN S. SOH (DOB: 3/25/1996; single; student) of 32 Brodil Court, Closter, NJ on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Closter Police Department reported a Bear Sighting

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Closter NJ , Closter Police Department reported a Bear sighting on Friday May 27th . Please be advised that a black bear was spotted on Dana Place this morning. NJ Fish and Wildlife was notified. They advised us that residents should make sure garbage is secured, bird seed is brought in, to keep an eye on pets and keep garages shut. Please see attached link from NJ department of Fish and wildlife for more facts and tips on Black bears.

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Two Victims Evacuated From Closter Crash by Helicopter to Hackensack University Medical Center

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Closter NJ, this morning Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps Rescue 728, ambulances 726 & 727 responded to the scene of a horrific crash at High Street & Closter Dock Road. Both occupants of the minivan were expertly extricated, then transported to Memorial and Tenakill Fields where helicopter landing zones had been set up. Both patients were flown to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment of their injuries. On scene ; Closter Police, Closter Fire Department,  Alpine Fire , Demarest, Fire  Harrington Park Fire , and Norwood Fire Depts, ALS 106, and the flight medics.

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Borough of Closter Auctioning Off a 2015 Maserati for the Holidays

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Closter NJ, Looking for a luxury car at an affordable price point? The Borough of Closter is currently auctioning off a 2015 Maserati Quattroporte for the holidays. This online auction is open to the public at municibid.com and ends on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. New Jersey residents are able to bid in this government auction online, 24/7, on Municibid.

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Lost Hikers Rescued below the Stateline Lookout on the Palisades

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Closter NJ, at approximately 8:25 PM Monday night, the Closter Ambulance & Rescue Corps along with the Alpine Fire Department were dispatched to assist the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police in locating 2 lost hikers below the Stateline Lookout.

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Stern and Bow in Closter Celebrates Second Anniversary with New Dinner Menu

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Closter NJ, Stern and Bow in Closter is excited to announce its second  anniversary, September 23, 2021. The American eatery which serves eclectic, regional dishes, accented with  seafood specialties, is marking its second year on the Bergen County dining scene with a new dinner menu.  Continue reading Stern and Bow in Closter Celebrates Second Anniversary with New Dinner Menu