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Franklin Lakes Nj, the borough of Franklin Lakes Planning Board approved an amendment declaring that an ordinance proposing the rezoning of the Cigna property is consistent with its master plan.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Ok’s Rezoning of Cigna property
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Franklin Lakes NJ, the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education is calling recent news reports on the district entirely false . The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District is a comprehensive regional public school district consisting of two four-year public high schools serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff.
In a blog post from FLOW Parents Defending Education , which is a local community group whose mission is to support Quality Education, Fairness, Freedom of Choice and Students Rights in the Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Wyckoff school district.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, the Borough Council of Franklin Lakes approved two settlement agreements for the development of the 89-acre Cigna/IBM/Express Scripts property by a 4-2 vote at a special meeting Thursday.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Franklin Lakes police are investigating an incident in which a bicyclist suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle at Briarwoods Road and Bayberry Lane around 11:30 a.m.on Sunday.
Continue reading Serious Injuries Reported , Bicyclist Hit By Car in Franklin Lakes
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Franklin Lakes NJ, the borough postponed a vote to rezone the Cigna property for mixed use until August 15th . The vote was scheduled for action at the Borough Council’s July 6 meeting, but it was postponed that night until at least its July 18 session. Tuesday’s notice on the borough’s “Latest Buzz” website newsletter changed the vote date to Aug. 15.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Council Postpones Vote to Rezone Cigna Property for Mixed Use
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Franklin Lakes NJ, on Tuesday, June 20, the Franklin Lakes Mayor and Council adopted comprehensive amendments to its Tree Removal and Replacement ordinance which reinforce the Mayor and Council’s commitment to preserving the tree canopy in the Borough – Ordinance 1918 – Tree Removal and Replacement Amendments.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, the Lorrimer Sanctuary received a $1 million gift from the Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation to support a major renovation at the facility. The gift will help finance a $3 million new educational center and is among the largest in New Jersey Audubon’s history.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department along with several other Bergen County Fire Departments had a very busy Easter Sunday.
Continue reading No Rest for Local Fire Fighters on Easter Weekend
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Scott Lieberman was indicted by a Grand Jury; charged with a second degree felony for driving recklessly and causing the death of Albert Van Schnellbacher. The next step is a formal arraignment but that date has not been set yet.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Franklin Lakes residents came out in force telling borough officials they want nothing to do with a proposal to build an enormous 640-unit multi-housing development on the 89-acre IBM/Express Scripts property off Parsons Pond Drive. Over 300 residents from the borough and adjacent Wyckoff attended the combined Franklin Lakes Borough Council and Planning Board information session held at Franklin Avenue Middle School on Wednesday night. During the four-hour session, the residents asked many questions, but mostly they voiced objections to the plan.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that two brothers who operate a school bus company in Paterson were arrested Tuesday, Dec. 20, after they allegedly employed unqualified drivers — including some with suspended licenses, arrest records and criminal convictions — all while misleading public school districts about who was transporting their students to school.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, actor and owner of Tony Lip’s Italian Restaurant in Franklin Lakes, Frank Vallelonga Jr., was found dead of a suspected overdose in the Bronx this week, according to police and reports.
Continue reading ‘Green Book’ Actor, Franklin Lakes Restaurant Owner, Frank Vallelonga Found Dead
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Oakland NJ, at approximately 2:40 this afternoon, Franklin Lakes Fire Department Chief 330, 340 and Rescue 3 were requested into Oakland at Franklin Lakes Road and Bauer Drive for a vehicle off the road with entrapment. Crews assisted Oakland Fire Department in stabilizing the vehicle and extricating the driver. The patient was removed and turned over to Oakland First Aid Squad for transport to a local hospital. Companies cleared the scene within the hour. Great work by all on scene.
Continue reading Driver Extricated After Vehicle Crash leaves Driver Trapped in Oakland
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges against SCOTT LIEBERMAN (DOB: 6/11/1961; married; business owner) of 100 Garden Court, Franklin Lakes, NJ for reckless manslaughter. The charge is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Glenn O’Reilly.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Sunday morning at approximately 1:50am, the Franklin Lakes Fire Department was dispatched for a reported fire. Chief 330 and Chief 340 arrived on scene and reported a 2.5 story wood-frame residential home heavily involved in fire and transmitted the 2nd alarm. Crews had the bulk of fire knocked down within an hour. No injuries were reported. The house was demolished at daybreak due to safety concerns .The Franklin Lakes Police assisted and Mutual aid , Wyckoff Fire , Oakland Fire ,Waldwick Fire , Allendale Fire, Mahwah ladder Company #4 and Engine Company 425 and Midland Park Fire all offered mutual aid.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Home Total Loss After Sunday Moring Fire
