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Posted on October 18, 2015 January 20, 2019

“Jaws of Life” deployed to extricate a driver and three (3) dogs from Oradell Avenue Crash Sight

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photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

“Jaws of Life” deployed to extricate a driver and three (3) dogs from Oradell Avenue Crash Sight

October 17 ,2015\

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Oradell NJ, Oradell and Paramus Fire Department and Rescue Squad personnel worked side-by-side using the “Jaws of Life” to extricate a driver and three (3) dogs from a wrecked 4-door BMW sedan that had collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Forest and Oradell Avenues in Oradell late (11:15 PM) Friday (10/16) night.

The BMW’s driver was seriously injured and transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital; the occupants of the pickup truck were uninjured. All of the dogs in the BMW escaped injury. They were taken to a shelter in Midland Park operated by Tyco Animal Control Services. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Oradell PD is investigating the crash, which, surprisingly, did not result in a full closure of the Forest Avenue/Oradell Avenue intersection.

Posted on October 6, 2015 January 21, 2019

John Mitchell just Might be the Hardest Working Freeholder Candidate this County Has Ever Seen

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October 5,2015

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Ridgewood NJ, Unlike past years this years Freeholder contest is all about meeting and getting to know Bergen county. Candidate John Mitchell has been making the rounds non stop from months listen to what people in the county are concerned about .

It was a “Win-Win” at the Ridgewood train station this morning…

…It was a “win” that I was able to help a commuter understand the intricacies of the unfair school funding formula and how it impacts his ever rising property taxes. And it was also a “win” that I had a chance to meet hundreds of residents in this beautiful town.

“I’m always nervous when speaking to a large group of women and particularly beautiful women”…

…was my quote at the Republican Women’s Annual Candidates Showcase. In all seriousness though, the Bergen County Republican Women are the BCRO’s heart and soul and I very much appreciate their tireless hard work and support!

What is a Freeholder?…

…That was the operative question of the morning at the Oradell train station. When I explained that the The Board of Chosen Freeholders acts as the legislature for Bergen County and controls what county government can spend, things became a bit clearer…and certainly the commuters were happy to hear that my running mates and I have specific plans on how to reel in the ever burdensome property taxes hoisted on the backs of our hard working citizens.

…The Oradell train station also accommodates surrounding towns including the great town of New Milford. I was joined by New Milford Council Candidate Matt Seymour along with Oradell Council President Donna Alonso. Our tag teaming of commuters from the various towns was very productive indeed

“The Junior Statesmen of America”…

…were NJ Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi’s and my audience at Dwight Morrow High School. The subject today was how state and county government works followed by a rapid fire Q&A covering everything from the presidential election, Planned Parenthood, to how we entered politics. They kept us on our toes but is was very enjoyable for all.

“I love Bergen County but I know when I retire I will no longer be able to afford to live here.”…

…This has been a common sentiment as I campaign across the county, and River Edge was no exception. For that very reason my running mates and I have made it our top priority to tackle this problem, with property tax reduction at the top of the list.

“Paramus is a great place to live but please help us keep it that way!’…

…That was what I heard from the hard working commuters/voters at the Paramus Park & Ride this morning. Business attraction, business retention and the elimination of unnecessary business regulations summarizes the conversations I had. Will do!

Posted on September 25, 2015 January 20, 2019

Ridgewood Places 11th in List of top 10 Snobbiest Places in New Jersey ?

photo by Boyd Loving

Hoboken and Edgewater beat us out , I think we should ask for a recount ?

Ridgewood Resident have prided themselves on Snobbery?

Ridgewood 11

Glen Rock 14

These Are The 10 Snobbiest Places In New Jersey

We analyzed over 200 places in Jersey to identify the ones that probably think they’re better than you.

When it comes to being a snob, you’ve got all types. You’ve got your wine snobs, beer snobs, and food snobs. There are book snobs, movie snobs, and theatre (yes, with an re) snobs. These days, you’ve probably even got snob snobs—people who think their type of snob is better than yours.

And of all the places in the U.S., you may not find a higher concentration of all of the above than in the Northeast—New Jersey in particular.

Yes, that’s right; Jersey isn’t all fist pumps, fugazis, and poufs. In fact, in these 10 places, it’s downright snooty:

Princeton
Chatham
Mendham
Edgewater
Glen Ridge
Bernardsville
Westfield
Hoboken
Summit
Oradell

Don’t get up on your high horse (unless you live in one of these 10 places, in which case, you pretty much live up there)—we didn’t just pull these 10 places out of our… hats. We relied strictly on the numbers to come up with this list. More on said numbers, in the next section.

https://www.roadsnacks.net/snobbiest-places-in-new-jersey/

Posted on September 19, 2015 January 20, 2019

Freeholder Candidate John Mitchell Campaigns at Oradell Train Station

Oradell Council President Donna Alonso and New Milford Council Candidate Matt Seymour chatting with one of the commuters. — with Matthew S Seymour in Oradell, New Jersey.

Freeholder Candidate John Mitchell Campaigns at Oradell Train Station
September 19,2015
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Oradell NJ, Freeholder Candidate John Mitchell made a campaign stop at Oradell Train Station and answered the $64,000 question, what is a Freeholder?…

Posted on September 7, 2015 January 20, 2019

UNITED WATER’S 5th ANNUAL RUN THE RESERVOIR HALF MARATHON

Sun, September 13, 2015
Time: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: streets of Westwood, Emerson, Oradell, Haworth, Ha, Westwood, Emerson, Oradell, Haworth, Harrington Park

Cost: $50 per person

United Water’s 5th Annual Run the Reservoir Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2015 to benefit YWCA Bergen County. The Run the Reservoir race, which covers 13.1 miles and allows athletes to run through the streets of Westwood, Emerson, Oradell, Haworth, Harrington Park and River Vale, is Bergen County’s first half marathon and is unique because it enables runners to enjoy a 2.3-mile trail around the reservoir.

Registration will begin at 7:00 am with check-in and shirt/bib pick up. The half marathon will commence at 8:45 am with awards ceremony held at 12:00 pm for top three Men’s and Women’s Finisher’s in 14 Age Groups; 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th place over-all Male and Female. For full awards list, please visit www.RunTheReservoir.com. Race results will be provided by www.RaceForum.com.

Attracting novice and seasoned runners alike, the Run the Reservoir half marathon has quickly become a favorite among the running community due to its well-designed course through Bergen County’s residential roadways and trail along the Oradell Reservoir. Since its commencement, the turnout for the Run the Reservoir half marathon has increased each year.

Proceeds of the 2015 Run the Reservoir Half Marathon will go directly to support YWCA Bergen County who has been served the community since 1920 with programs that improve lives, inspire change and create opportunities. YWCA provides safe, welcoming places for women, girls and families to learn, share and grow; support women and girls on their paths to educational, career and financial success; and advocate for women’s rights and civil rights.

Race entry fee is $50 before August 1, 2015 or $60 after August 1, 2015 with a $3 discount for USA Track & Field members. For more information or to register online, please visit www.RunTheReservoir.com or email info@racefaster.net.

Posted on June 4, 2015 January 20, 2019

More work needed to shore up Oradell Reservoir bridge

JUNE 3, 2015, 11:16 PM LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015, 11:28 PM
BY SCOTT FALLON
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

A small bridge over the Oradell Reservoir used by trains hauling millions of gallons of crude oil has deteriorated to the point that the rail company will soon replace the 86-year-old span’s entire deck, according to a federal government inspection report.

While federal officials have said the bridge is structurally sound, the report by the Federal Railroad Administration indicates the bridge is in worse condition than its owner, CSX Corp., acknowledged shortly after it was inspected in March.

The 25-foot bridge crosses the northeast corner of the reservoir, which supplies drinking water to 800,000 people. As many as 30 trains — each carrying up to 3 million gallons of volatile Bakken crude — cross the bridge each week along the CSX River Line on the way to refineries on the East Coast, prompting concerns from local officials, firefighters and water company executives.

The bridge was inspected by the Federal Railroad Administration on March 31, just a few days after The Record reported that government officials had no current reports on the bridge’s condition.

At that time, government officials said the bridge passed inspection and CSX executives said some railroad ties would be replaced “as a matter of routine maintenance.”

But the one-page inspection report — released to the newspaper this week, almost two months after it was requested under the federal Freedom of Information Act – reveals the bridge required serious attention. It states that the bridge deck showed enough deterioration that CSX had already determined to replace it. CSX also ordered trains to reduce speed from 40 mph to 25 mph on the span to “protect the railroad as well as the public for safe passage of trains,” according to the inspection report.

The Federal Railroad Administration employee who inspected the bridge declined to comment.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/more-work-needed-to-shore-up-oradell-reservoir-bridge-used-by-oil-trains-1.1348147

Posted on April 29, 2015 January 20, 2019

Bergen GOP freeholder candidate Mitchell hosts fundraiser in Paramus

PARAMUS – More than 100 people attended a fundraiser Tuesday night for Republican Bergen County Freeholder candidate John Mitchell.

The event, held at Biagio’s in Paramus, drew a host of GOP stalwarts from around Bergen County. Those in attendance included Bergen County Republican Organization Chairman Bob Yudin; Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino; state Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi (R-39), 38th Legislative District candidates Anthony Cappola and Mark DiPisa; and former 38th Legislative District candidate Fernando Alonso, an attorney from Oradell who is a senior lecturer and the director of several programs for Hispanic students at Fairleigh Dickinson University. (Bonamo/PolitickerNJ)

Bergen GOP freeholder candidate Mitchell hosts fundraiser in Paramus | New Jersey News, Politics, Opinion, and Analysis

Posted on April 22, 2015 January 20, 2019

Michael Thurston of Ridgewood High School Male Athlete of the Week

Michael Thurston of Ridgewood High School Male Athlete of the Week

APRIL 21, 2015 LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015, 7:00 AM
BY CHUCK O’DONNELL
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

You couldn’t blame Michael Thurston for being tired after running in three races during the Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays in Oradell.

Michael Thurston

Sport: Track Class: Junior Age: 17

Accomplishment: Thurston helped Ridgewood win two events and take second and third in two others during the Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays.

But two things managed to put a little spring back in the Ridgewood junior’s stride Saturday as he got ready to run his fourth and final event, the 4-x-400.

First, he wanted to do his best. He knew his teammates were counting on him to help them hold on to second place in the Division A standings.

https://www.northjersey.com/sports/high-school-sports/athlete-of-the-week/h-s-male-athlete-of-the-week-michael-thurston-of-ridgewood-1.1313649

Posted on April 18, 2015 January 20, 2019

North Jersey vets, pet owners worrying dog flu virus could surface here

North Jersey vets, pet owners worrying dog flu virus could surface here

APRIL 18, 2015 LAST UPDATED: SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015, 10:57 AM
FROM STAFF AND NEWS SERVICE REPORTS |
THE RECORD

A canine flu outbreak has sickened many dogs in the Midwest, but whether the potentially deadly bug will make its way here is still anybody’s guess.

“It’s a hard question to answer but with today’s mobile society and people bringing their pets wherever they go, I’m concerned about that — that it could hit the West or East Coast,” said Dr. John DeVries, assistant director of the Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine says the virus has sickened at least 1,000 dogs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana. Recent tests from the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory have identified the strain as H3N2. Clinical assistant professor Keith Poulsen says it’s not yet known how effective current vaccines are against this strain, which is believed to have come from Asia.

He said an older strain, H3N8, has also been detected in the region.

Both viruses can cause persistent cough, runny nose and fever in dogs. Experts say a small percentage will develop more severe symptoms. The H3N2 infection has been associated with some deaths.

https://www.northjersey.com/community-news/pets/north-jersey-vets-pet-owners-worrying-dog-flu-virus-could-surface-here-1.1312001

Posted on April 12, 2015 January 20, 2019

YWCA Denim Day at Panico – April 23

Denim Day at Panico

This will be the 8th year that Panico is supporting Denim Day with an all-day fundraiser! Their dedicated staff will be collecting donations to support YWCA Bergen County’s healingSPACE at their Ridgewood, Oradell and West Caldwell locations, so be sure to stop by.

ALL THREE OF IT’S NEW JERSEY LOCATIONS: 144 East Ridgewood Ave. in Ridgewood, 393 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell and 763 Bloomfield Ave. in West Caldwell.

Posted on March 23, 2015 January 20, 2019

Patrick A. Roth, MD, FACS of Ridgewood Recognized by Who’s Who Worldwide Publication

Patrick A. Roth, MD, FACS of Ridgewood Recognized by Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
March 21, 2015
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Ridgewood, NJ, Patrick A. Roth, MD, FACS of Ridgewood, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare.

Patrick A. Roth, MD, FACS resume includes over 20 years experience in the healthcare field. He is the Chairman of Neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center and the Founding Partner of North Jersey Brain and Spine which is a medical practice in Oradell, New Jersey. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and conservative treatments for back pain. Dr. Roth runs the residency program at St. Barnabas Hospital. He has published one book, “The End of Back Pain”, as well as book chapters and textbooks. He is affiliated with A.A.N.S. and C.N.S. Dr. Roth was born in Bethesda, Maryland and obtained a M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1987. In his spare time he enjoys tennis, triathlons and physical fitness. For further information contactwww.patrickrothmd.com.

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide highlights the professional lives of individuals from every significant field or industry including business, medicine, law, education, art, government and entertainment. Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is both an online and hard cover publication where we provide our members’ current and pertinent business information. It is also a biographical information source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms throughout the world. Our goal is to ensure that our members receive all of the networking, exposure and recognition capabilities to potentially increase their business.

Posted on March 7, 2015 January 20, 2019

MRI machine explodes at Oradell Animal Hospital, critically injuring repairman

MRI machine explodes at Oradell Animal Hospital, critically injuring repairman

March 6, 2015, 12:31 PM Last updated: Friday, March 6, 2015, 7:50 PM
By JOHN SEASLY, STEFANIE DAZIO and MARY DIDUCH
staff writers |
The Record

PARAMUS — An MRI machine exploded during maintenance at the Oradell Animal Hospital late Friday morning, critically injuring one repairman but sparing scores of employees and animals in the hospital, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said.

The critically injured worker suffered cuts and crushing-related injuries; the other two had minor to moderate injuries including respiratory complaints, the chief said. He said their identities were being withheld pending family notification.

As of mid evening, the chief said there was no update on the most-severely injured man’s condition.

The explosion caused a small leak of helium, which cools the inside of the machine and can be dangerous in a closed area. The area was subsequently ventilated and made safe, Ehrenberg said.

Responding to reports at 11:51 a.m. of a fire and an explosion at the animal hospital at 580 Winters Ave., police found the ceiling of the east wing collapsed, but the building remained structurally sound, the chief said. There was no evidence of a fire, he said.

About 60 animals and 100 employees were in the building, the chief said, and the staff subsequently accounted for all animals and employees. They were moved to several contingent sites in the county, he said.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/mri-machine-explodes-at-oradell-animal-hospital-critically-injuring-repairman-1.1284071

Posted on February 2, 2015 June 27, 2021

MICHAEL SHETLER HONORED WITH 4TH NJAR® CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD®

MICHAEL SHETLER HONORED WITH 4TH NJAR® CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD®
February 1, 2015

2014 NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®

Michael Shetler, a top-producing agent with Keller Williams Village Square Realty in Ridgewood, NJ, was honored with the Silver level 2014 NJAR® Circle of Excellence Award®, presented by the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® for his sales achievements.

This is the 4th time Michael has received the award, having been a recipient in 2009, 2011 and 2013.

In 2014, he earned the Silver Level award, which has requirements of generating at least $6.5 million in sales volume and closing a minimum of 20 units during the calendar year.

Michael Shetler, Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams Realty

The NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® recognizes those members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship.

“I am honored to receive this award and thank my buyers andsellers in 2014,” said Shetler. “I also thank my clients from previous years who referred them to me. The true indicator of success in this business is to have happy clients.”

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Mr. Shetler has been with Keller Williams in Ridgewood (Keller Williams Village Square Realty) since it opened its doors in 2012. He covers the Bergen County area including Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, Fair Lawn, Wyckoff, Paramus, Saddle, River, Upper Saddle River, Ramsey, Mahwah, Oakland, Woodcliff Lake, Montvale, Park Ridge, Hillsdale, Westwood, Oradell and River Edge. Michael specializes in relocation services, first time home buyers, luxury homes and top notch selling services.

To learn more about how Michael Shetler can help you with your home buying or selling needs or if you are a real estate professional interested in joining his team, contact Michael at 201-421-0506 or michael@BuyingInBergen.com. Information is also available at https://BuyingInBergen.com.

Posted on November 5, 2014 January 21, 2019

Tenafly voters reject proposal to move, expand nature center

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Tenafly voters reject proposal to move, expand nature center

NOVEMBER 4, 2014, 10:20 PM LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014, 11:17 PM
BY DEENA YELLIN
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

TENAFLY — Borough voters on Tuesday decisively rejected a bitterly debated proposal to relocate and expand the Tenafly Nature Center on another part of its unbroken woodlands.

The referendum verdict of 2,107 to 1,536 was non-binding for borough officials poised to make final decisions about the proposal. But all sides in the two-year debate over the plan have already agreed to abide by voters’ wishes.

“I’m disappointed,” admitted Mayor Peter Rustin when he declared that opponents had prevailed.

Both the mayor and Mike Neus, chairman of the Tenafly Nature Center’s capital campaign, indicated in recent weeks that if the proposal is rejected, the issue of a new building would be dead. Opponents had contended that the existing building — considered by everyone now as substandard for the growing crowd of visitors that come for environment education — could be expanded somewhat. But Nature Center managers have said that would require an enormous amount of site work including rock blasting.

Roland Scharfspitz, a member of the Save the Tenafly Green Acres residents’ group that fought against the proposal, said, “We fought the good fight, and the town saw the right way. We saved a precious resource for the town.”

https://www.northjersey.com/news/tenafly-voters-reject-proposal-to-move-expand-nature-center-1.1126437

Posted on October 21, 2014 April 11, 2020

STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BERGEN…PASSAIC AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES

STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BERGEN…PASSAIC AND
ROCKLAND COUNTIES

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
312 PM EDT TUE OCT 21 2014

EASTERN BERGEN-EASTERN PASSAIC-ROCKLAND-WESTERN BERGEN-
312 PM EDT TUE OCT 21 2014

…STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BERGEN…PASSAIC AND
ROCKLAND COUNTIES…

AT 312 PM EDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR PATERSON…AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 10 MPH.

THIS STORM WILL BE…
NEAR HAWTHORNE BY 320 PM.
6 MILES NORTHWEST OF TETERBORO BY 325 PM.
NEAR RIDGEWOOD BY 335 PM.
NEAR PARAMUS BY 340 PM.
NEAR ORADELL BY 345 PM.

SMALL HAIL IS EXPECTED WITH THIS STORM. IN ADDITION…VERY HEAVY
RAIN IS OCCURRING. THIS COULD CA– USE PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS…
AND MINOR FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE AREAS.

LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURES NUMBER ONE KILLERS. REMEMBER…IF YOU CAN
HEAR THUNDER…YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. MOVE
TO SAFE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

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