Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Planning Board will discuss the Ho-Ho-Kus Crossings high density development project on North Maple Avenue . While the project will reside in Ho-Ho-Kus the greatest impact will be felt in Ridgewood . The project will create a profound transformation of the neighborhood which will affect the whole North Maple Avenue corridor.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the developer has a project for an apartment complex with 67 units, mainly 1-2 bedroom and a few 3 bedroom units and also129 parking spaces and some retail space. This will be built in the lot behind Red Cedar, from Grandma’s Attic to Barnett Place and 1st street where the footprint is around 1.5 acres. This is a very high density development for a small village like Ho-Ho-Kus . The plan was changed after the developer got all the variances and final approval from NJ DEP due to the proximity to Ho-Ho-Kus Brook.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Bergen County Executive James Tedesco passed out at a gathering in Ho-Ho-Kus. According to Bergen County Director of Communications Derek Sands he was taken to the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for precautionary measures Wednesday night after he “became light-headed and briefly fainted at a private event,”
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department is happy to announce that Santa Claus is coming to town! As part of its long-standing tradition known as “Operation Santa Sunday”, the The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department will escort Santa on his rounds of all Ho-Ho-Kus streets on Sunday, December 19, between 1 – 4 pm.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Last Tuesday evening at the Mayor and Council meeting, Mayor Randall was pleased to present Chief Chris Minchin (Ret.), Captain Anthony Grego (Ret.) and Sergeant Jamie Bodart (Ret.) with service plaques in recognition and appreciation of their dedicated Police Department leadership and service to the residents of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on November 28th the Hermitage will host it’s Christmas Tree Lighting! There is free admission for all who wish to come see the lighting of our spectacular Sugi-Pine, enjoy some hot cocoa, and spread some holiday cheer! Festivities begin at 4 PM. We hope to see you there!
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Leaf collection begins November 1st- Residents should rake the leaves to the street no more than seven days prior to the date indicated on the schedule for pick up in their district. Please note there may be variations +/- in the schedule due to weather conditions or emergencies. However, we will always be there on or after the date. Leaves must be out the night before the date indicated to ensure removal.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a bright green Lamborghini was one of three (3) vehicles involved in a Sunday afternoon, 10/24, collision in the 700 block of East Saddle River Road, Ho-Ho-Kus. One (1) individual, reportedly a passenger in the Lambo, sustained a non-life threatening injury and was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged Lambo and a Nissan Sentra from the scene. The third vehicle involved, a Jeep Cherokee, was able to be driven away on its own power. Traffic on East Saddle River Road near Bogert Road in Ho-Ho-Kus was diverted while emergency responders worked at the scene.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus to upgrade its Water Treatment System to remove all of these contaminates from our system even those below the standards.
photos courtesy of the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department announced the promotion of Greg McBain to the rank of Captain. Greg started in 2004 as a dispatcher and became a police officer in 2005. He was later assigned to the detective bureau. In 2018, he was promoted to Detective Sergeant. Greg is married to his wife, Katie and has two beautiful daughters. Greg also coaches the varsity girls basketball team. He enjoys weight lifting, collecting sports cards and memorabilia.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, according to the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department Friday night two vehicles were stolen within the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus. One from W. Saddle River Road and the other from Edgewood Drive , Key fobs were left in the vehicles. If any residents have cameras in the area, please check for any suspicious activity last night and contact headquarters. Once again, we remind all – please REMOVE your key fobs from vehicles !!
photo courtesy of The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
HO-HO-KUS NJ, Mark your calendar! The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual Open House on Sunday, October 10, from 1-4PM, in participation of National Fire Prevention Week.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, this note from the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department , please be aware of the new Safe Passing Bill. This requires drivers to safely pass pedestrians, as well as people on bikes, scooters, or other means of conveyance.
It requires drivers to move over one lane when passing, if it is safe to do so, or allow four feet of space between the car and the person being passed. If that is not safe to do, it would require a driver to slow to 25 mph.