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Midland Park Honors Officer Chris Birch on 10th Anniversary of His Passing

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MIDLAND PARK, NJ — July 6, 2025 — It’s been 10 years since Officer Christopher Birch tragically lost his life in an off-duty ATV accident, but the Midland Park community continues to honor his memory, celebrate his legacy, and reflect on the impact he had both in and out of uniform.

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Noontime Crash at Erie & Franklin in Midland Park Causes Major Vehicle Damage, No Injuries Reported

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Midland Park NJ, a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Erie Avenue and Franklin Avenue on Friday around noon resulted in significant damage to both vehicles but no injuries were reported.

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Appellate Court Upholds Life Sentence for Ex-NYPD Officer Convicted in Brutal 2015 Machete Murder in Midland Park

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Midland Park NJ,  the New Jersey Appellate Court has upheld the life sentence for former NYPD officer Arthur Lomando, denying his appeal for a new trial in the 2015 machete murder of his ex-girlfriend, Suzanne Bardzell, outside her Midland Park home.

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Driver Declines Medical Aid After KIA Crashes into Fence on Erie Avenue in Midland Park

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Midland Park NJ,  a driver behind the wheel of a red KIA Sportage escaped serious injury in a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, April 24, on Erie Avenue in Midland Park.

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Midland Park Car Accident Sends Four to Hospital Following Franklin & Vreeland Avenue Collision

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Midland Park NJ, an early Tuesday afternoon car accident in Midland Park resulted in non-life-threatening injuries for four individuals following a collision at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Vreeland Avenue.

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Midland Park Firefighters Quickly Extinguish House Fire on Highwood Avenue

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Midland Park, NJ, Firefighters from the Midland Park Fire Department (MPFD) swiftly responded to a house fire on Highwood Avenue during the early hours of Thursday, February 20. Thanks to their rapid response, the single-family home fire was quickly contained, preventing further damage.

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Road Work: Ridgewood Water Crews to Repair a Leaking Water Valve at the Intersection of Godwin Avenue and Goffle Road in Midland Park

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Midland Park NJ, overnight road work will take place from January 5th to January 6th, as Ridgewood Water crews repair a leaking water valve at the intersection of Godwin Avenue and Goffle Road in Midland Park. Godwin Avenue will be closed between Erie and Vreeland Avenues. Detours will be in place. Ridgewood Water apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

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Lodi Man Charged in Midland Park Fatal Hit and Run

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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 47-year-old RALPH W. CASTELLANO III of Lodi, NJ on charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run accident. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Midland Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Powderly.

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Hit-and-Run in Midland Park: Fatal Accident Under Investigation

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Midland Park NJ, tragedy struck Midland Park on Friday evening, at approximately 7:09 p.m.,  October 11th, when a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run at the intersection of Godwin Avenue and Witte Drive. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson after being transported by the Midland Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

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Assemblyman Robert Auth Meets with Midland Park First Responders to Address Critical Issues

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Midland Park NJ, On Sunday, October 6th, Assemblyman Robert Auth spent the afternoon in Midland Park, engaging with local first responders to better understand the challenges they face. Auth expressed his gratitude for their service and dedication, stating, “We’ll be meeting soon to discuss further remedies that will correct those problems. Thank you for your volunteerism and taking the time to speak with me today.”

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Did Sour Grapes Result in Blame for Boil Water Advisory Being Cast?

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Midland Park NJ, are Midland Park residents being trivially blamed for the “excessive lawn watering” that supposedly triggered last weekend’s boil water advisory?

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Ridgewood Water Issues Boil Water Advisory for Midland Park and Parts of Ridgewood and Wyckoff

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Midland Park NJ, Saturday September 21st, Ridgewood Water issued a precautionary boil water advisory for Midland Park and parts of Ridgewood and Wyckoff. Update as to the seriousness of the situation should come by 6pm Sunday) today.

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Midland Park Police Department : Road Work on the Ridgewood and Wyckoff Border

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Midland Park NJ, the Midland Park Police Department announces the following roads to be paved staring August 26, 2024:

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New Owner of Bergen County Landscaping Firm Hosts Ribbon-Cutting In Midland Park

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Midland Park NJ, earlier this year, local entrepreneur and landscape architect Blythe Yost celebrated the reopening of an established Bergen County landscaping firm with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Yost, who purchased R&S Landscaping in the spring, is determined to transform it into an industry leader in the region.

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