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Richard’s Run Ho-Ho-Kus 5K – Sunday, October 9th, 2022

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Richard’s Run HHK 5K is to benefit the Go4theGoal Foundation, a local five star non-profit organization. Go4theGoal’s unwavering mission is to improve the lives of children battling cancer by providing financial support, developing and implementing unique hospital programs, funding innovative research, and granting personal wishes. Through the Foundation’s first hand experience with pediatric cancer and their medical background, Go4theGoal provides the best practices to patients, their families, and the hospitals and staff that care for them.

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Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus will be holding its annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony on the front lawn of the Municipal Building on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 8:50 am

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus will be holding its annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony on the front lawn of the Municipal Building on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 8:50 am.
Communities across America will be honoring the memory of nearly 3,000 lives lost as we mark the passage of 21 years since our nation changed forever.
Please join us on the lawn as we unite in a symbol of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

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Uncorked Wine Store Ho-Ho-Kus : ITALIAN WINE TASTING

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Ho-Ho-Kus Nj, join Uncorked Wine Store Ho-Ho-Kus this Friday for a taste of Italy. A selection of THREE highly recommend wines you must try. Perfect for dining out at a BYOB or enjoying some tastes of Italy right in your home. TOMORROW AT 4 PM, 611 North Maple Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ .

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The 1st Annual Ho-Ho-Kus Day Festival, on Saturday, September 10, 2022

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the 1st Annual Ho-Ho-Kus Day Festival, on Saturday, September 10, 2022.This all-afternoon event, from 12pm to 6pm, is organized to support our amazing local businesses and is for families, neighbors, and friends to come together in true community spirit, gratefulness, and hometown pride!

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High Temperatures Don’t Stop the Ho-Ho-Kus Downtown Beautification Initiative

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ , phase I of the Beautification Committee’s downtown initiative. The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus recognized the Ho-Ho-Kus DPW, SJS Lawn Care Services, and Jerry & the guys from Paint Troopers for their hard work. Improvements are underway on the gazebo, town signage and clock!

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police : Approximately 30 vehicles are stolen everyday in New Jersey, Lock Your Doors!

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Early Thursday morning, Ho-Ho-Kus Police assisted a neighboring town along with surrounding police departments attempting to apprehend two suspects that bailed out on foot from a stolen vehicle.

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Pool Cue Made from a Tree that fell on the Hermitage Property at the Hermitage Museum’s gift shop

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Hermitage Museum’s gift shop to see this one of a kind pool cue. This pool cue, which comes with a certificate of certification, was made from a tree that fell on the Hermitage property. We call it the Washington Tree because the 250 year old tree stood during George Washington’s stay at The Hermitage. The woodworker who crafted this exquisite piece said, “put in the right hands, this cue can produce magic and conquer all who desire to compete against it”.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Firefighters Remove Trapped Driver from Fiery Route 17 Crash

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on July 11th at 11:00 PM the Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department was dispatched to a MVC on Route 17 southbound at the Hollywood Avenue exit. Units arrived to find one vehicle into the woods on it’s side and heavily damaged with the driver trapped inside. The impact was so severe that the car’s engine and transmission were both detached and ejected away from the vehicle. Crews immediately went to work stabilizing the vehicle while an EMS team from Ho-Ho-Kus Ambulance Corps evaluated the victim. After cutting and removing the roof, one individual was extricated and packaged for transport to a local hospital. Fire Department members stood by while the vehicle was removed by a tow service and returned after approximately 90 minutes.

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Muggy Weather Doesn’t Stop the Glen Rock Pops From Wowing them at the Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Hermitage hosted the Glen Rock Pops on Saturday. It was a wonderful evening of music on the lawn of the great national landmark. Come visit us, tours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 and Thursdays by appointment.

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Man Causes NJ Transit Commuter Train to be Rerouted in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, an individual who was allegedly standing on an NJ Transit railroad track and refusing to move, causing at least one (1) passenger train to re-route, was taken into custody by Ho-Ho-Kus Police near the Brookside Avenue railroad crossing on Wednesday afternoon, 07/13. Waldwick Police assisted with the apprehension. Charges, other than defiant trespass, were pending the arrival of NJ Transit Police officers.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Warn of Increase in Vehicle Thefts During Daylight Hours

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus Police warn of an increase in vehicle thefts due to keys/key fobs being left in vehicles continues in Ho-Ho-Kus and surrounding towns. This is occurring during DAYLIGHT HOURS as well as overnight.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department Marked 50 Years of the Junior Auxiliary

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on June 25th , Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department marked 50 years of the Junior Auxiliary. They celebrated this milestone with a reunion honoring junior members past and present earlier in the month. Young men and women are welcome to join our ranks at age 16. The  borough thanked all for their service !

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Contractors Truck Towed after Ho-Ho-Kus Crash

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the adult male driver of a dry wall contractor’s van was uninjured in an early Friday morning, 06/17, crash on Werimus Road near Deerhill Road, Ho-Ho-Kus. The wrecked van was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Ho-Ho-Kus Police responded to the incident along with a street sweeper from the Ho-Ho-Kus Department of Public Works.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Rescue Road Bound Turtle

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, we have reported on issues with wild turkeys,deer ,bears and now turtles , yes turtles . Ho-Ho-Kus Police officers Sgt. Mosca and Officer Kleinert helped to get a turtle safely across the road after a resident noticed it was in danger.

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