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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, NJ TRANSIT is observing national “See Tracks? Think Train Week” from September 23 to 29 by reminding customers, drivers and pedestrians of the best ways to stay safe near railroad tracks. The effort is part of a national campaign by Operation Lifesaver with different safety reminders each day of the week that can be used throughout the year.
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Ho -Ho-Kus NJ, in a fortunate turn of events, no one was injured when a New Jersey Transit train collided with a car in Ho-Ho-Kus on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at the Hollywood Avenue crossing at approximately 10:15 a.m., according to NJ Transit officials.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, The excitement was palpable as the district’s 584 students gathered on Friday for the unveiling of their new school gymnasium. This state-of-the-art facility, built with a generous $10 million donation from Class of 1954 alumnus David Duffield, marks a significant milestone for the school.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, our living history continues with the Civil War event this Saturday, September 14th on the Hermitage grounds! The 6th NH Vols Co. C soldiers will demonstrate muskets drills, show genuine artifacts and discuss the challenges of camp life. There will be a blacksmith, a lace maker, spinners and other artisan demonstrators. And take a tour inside the house. A fun and informative day for the whole family. Saturday 10:00-4:00. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12, under 6 free, available at the gate. Parking is on the Hermitage grounds.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, please be aware that North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus is closed between Blauvelt Avenue and Hollywood Avenue, due to a small sink hole in the road. Please use an alternate route.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Hermitage Museum annual Art and Craft Show is back. Located at 355 Franklin Turnpike, HoHoKus, NJ, (next to Ridgewood} on Saturday, August 10, from 10 to 5 with the annual outdoor Hermitage Art & Craft Show featuring 80 talented exhibitors set up on the beautiful tree shaded front lawn.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, at July 23rd council meeting, Ho-Ho-Kus Police Officer Zachmann and Ho-Ho-Kus Police Officer Cronin, along with members of the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Ambulance Corps, were presented with the prestigious CPR Save Award.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, late Saturday night, on July 6th, an unusual accident occurred when a Jeep Wrangler found itself stuck on NJ Transit tracks in Ho-Ho-Kus. The incident took place as the driver attempted to exit Dalebrook Industrial Park at 1 Hollywood Avenue.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police department is currently investigating as foad rage incident on Hollywood Avenue that happened 8:37 am on Tuesday.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, at last weeks’s Ho-Ho-Kus council meeting, Sgt. Gil, Officer Sweetman, and members of the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Ambulance Crew were honored with a well-deserved CPR Save Award for their exceptional lifesaving efforts.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department recently celebrated a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to one of our most cherished and long-serving crossing guards, Linda. After 19 years of dedicated service to the Ho-Ho-Kus Borough, Linda has officially hung up her safety vest and is ready to enjoy her well-deserved retirement.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department recently took part in the Pedestrian Crosswalk Detail, an important safety initiative sponsored by AAA. During this event, officers focused on enforcing pedestrian safety laws and raising public awareness about the importance of yielding to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, this week the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department officially welcomed Officer Tyler Cronin back to the department. Officer Cronin began his career with us as a dispatcher. He was then able to complete the police academy and gain significant experience in another town before coming back to where it all started.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, In an exciting development for the residents of Ho-Ho-Kus, Mayor Thomas Randall announced on Thursday that recent tests following the borough’s $3.7 million water treatment system upgrade have shown “below detectable levels” of chemical contaminants. This significant milestone comes ahead of the May 23 deadline, marking a successful completion of the remediation efforts.
