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Starting AUGUST 1st, you can request overnight parking in Ho-Ho-Kus ,online and get instant approval !

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, if you are tired of calling  the Ho-Ho-Kus Police for permission to park your car on the street overnight? Starting AUGUST 1st, you can request overnight parking online and get instant approval !! Use the link below via computer, or save the link to the home page of your phone and you’re done! Please spread the word!! Any questions please contact Sgt. Mosca at moscam@ho-ho-kusboro.com.

August 1st https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11WbRWs3yieA9QFVtGtM3cFUIRnQG7m_hKHxMsnuphuI/closedform

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The Annual Hermitage Outdoor Art & Craft Show is Saturday, August 14, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Mark your calendar! The annual Hermitage Outdoor Art & Craft Show is Saturday, August 14, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (rain or shine). Over 70 exhibitors will be participating on the tree-shaded front lawn of the historic Hermitage Museum, 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Food, desserts, homemade ice cream and Italian ices served. Friends of the Hermitage, a charitable organization, is sponsoring this event. Admission is $4.
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Ho-Ho-Kus Has A New Police Officer

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photo courtesy of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus and Police Department

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Tuesday evening Police Officer Kevin Rodrigo was formally sworn-in by Borough Council President Douglas Troast. The ceremony took place in the Council Chambers during the Mayor & Council meeting. Officer Rodrigo’s father held the Bible. The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus extends its best wishes to Officer Rodrigo for a successful career with the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Welcome New Police Officer

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photos courtesy of the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on July 1st Ho-Ho-Kus Police welcomed new Police Officer Kevin Rodrigo to the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department. Kevin, who will wear badge #53, joins the Department from the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police where he served since 2017 and was recognized for his performance with a Lieutenant’s Patrol Commendation and a Unit Citation Award. Rodrigo is a volunteer firefighter for Company #1 with the Secaucus Fire Department. He holds a Master of Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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The Ho-Ho-Kus Ambulance Corps is Actively Seeking New Members

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photo courtesy of Mike Reade
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, The Ho-Ho-Kus Ambulance Corps formed in 1956 under the sponsorship of the V.F.W., reorganizing in 1962 with its own officers. In 1963, the Ambulance Corps dedicated its first new ambulance to the citizens of Ho-Ho-Kus.
Today, the Ho-Ho-Kus Memorial Volunteer Ambulance Corps consists of an exceptional team of dedicated and committed volunteers who faithfully respond to over 300 911 emergency calls per year, stand by at community events, educate local students, participate in training drills and provide EMS support to the Ho-Ho-Kus Police and Fire Departments.

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Ridgewood Fire, Waldwick Fire , and Wyckoff Fire Aid Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department at Hollywood Avenue Fire

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photo courtesy of Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, at approximately 1223hrs on Thurday June 24th,  the Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department was alerted to a reported fire in the area of 1 Hollywood Avenue.
Initial reports from Police units confirmed a working fire on the exterior of building 6 at Dale Brook Industrial Park.
Due to these reports, as well as the occupancy type, mutual aid was quickly requested bringing a Ridgewood engine, Waldwick engine and Wyckoff tower ladder to the scene.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Swears in a New Police Chief

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus announced that Michael LaCroix has been named the new Chief of the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department effective July 1, 2021. Mayor Thomas Randall swore-in LaCroix during last evening’s Mayor & Council meeting held in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall. LaCroix’s wife held the Bible.

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Four Boy Scouts from Ho-Ho-Kus Troop 54 were awarded the Eagle Badge at a Ceremony held at the Community Church

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Three are pictured Left to right: Bryson Conway, Nicholas Mastandrea and Ethan Menzel.

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, four Boy Scouts from Ho-Ho-Kus Troop 54 were awarded the Eagle Badge at a ceremony held at the Community Church on May 29th. The Eagle badge is the highest achievable rank in Boy Scouts.

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Band Teacher at Northern Highlands High School Charged With Engaging in Sexually Inappropriate Conduct with a Minor

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of KYLE KUBICKI (DOB: 5/07/1992; single; former teacher at Northern Highlands High School) of 185 Chestnut Drive, Wayne, New Jersey on charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Providing Obscenity to a Minor. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Sergeant Mike LaCroix.

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BREAKING: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 07:45PM

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a:

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Central Passaic County in northeastern New Jersey… Northern Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey… Westchester County in southeastern New York… Southeastern Orange County in southeastern New York… Rockland County in southeastern New York…

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Ho-Ho-Kus Swears in Two New Police officers

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus’ newest police officers, Samuel K. Kim and John Kleinert, were sworn in at the Mayor and Council meeting by Mayor Thomas Randall on Tuesday evening, May 18, 2021.
Samuel Kim joins us with nine years’ experience with the New York Amtrak Police Department, and more recently, the Palisades Park Police Department. His key accomplishments include two Life Saving awards, Resiliency Officer (RPO), LEAD Instructor, Social Media, TAC Assistant and Officer of the Month several times. Sam has been a volunteer firefighter in Northvale for the past 15 years. Kim earned a degree in Criminal Justice having attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Columbia Southern University.

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On Monday, May 31, at 10:30 AM, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade

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photo courtesy of Jeffrey Steccato

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on Monday, May 31, at 10:30 AM, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade starting at Sheridan and Ardmore Avenues and concluding at the War Memorial on East Franklin Turnpike for a Remembrance Ceremony conducted by the V.F.W. Washington Post 192.

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Paving projects around the Borough Ho-Ho-Kus , Expect Closures & Delays plan accordingly

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photo by Boyd Loving

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on or about May 13th and for the next two to three weeks roadwork will have roads closed and detours at various times involving the following Borough streets:
Mill Rd, Arrow Lane, Cleverdon Rd, Brandywine Rd, Van Dyke Rd, Valley Forge Way & Washington Ave.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Litter Clean-up a Huge Success

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, The Ho-Ho-Kus Litter Clean-up was held on Saturday, May 8th. This special event, was hosted by the Mayor & Council, Shade Tree Commission, DPW, Contemporary Club and Volunteers is part of a town-wide effort to keep our public grounds and waterways litter free.  The rainy weather slowed down the clean up just a bit but in the end  even the ducks pitched in.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Chief Christopher H. Minchin, and Captain Anthony Grego Retire

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the families, friends and colleagues of retiring Police Chief Christopher H. Minchin, and Captain Anthony Grego, joined in at a “clap-out” at Police Headquarters on their last full day of work for the Borough.

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