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$1 Million Trailer Flop: NJ Town Disassembles Police HQ That Sat Empty for Two Years—Investigation Concluded
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Palisades Park NJ, The Million-Dollar Mistake is Being Taken Down .In a saga that has cost Palisades Park taxpayers nearly $1 million for absolutely zero use, the infamous temporary trailer meant to house the Police Department has finally been disassembled and is ready to be returned.
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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 35-year-old DONALD L. BUSH of Palisades Park, on aggravated assault, simple assault, and child abuse charges. 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 Palisades Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief George Beck.
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PALISADES PARK, NJ — A costly and controversial police trailer project continues to generate headlines, as Palisades Park hires a third attorney to investigate why a $1 million temporary police structure—leased in 2023—remains unused and unconnected more than a year later.
The trailer, intended as a temporary facility for the Police Department due to black mold in Borough Hall, has never been operational. Now parked unused on Depot Place near ShopRite, the trailer has become a flashpoint of political tension, legal battles, and taxpayer frustration.
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PALISADES PARK NJ , the Palisades Park Board of Education will hold a special meeting this Sunday, June 22, at 12:00 p.m. at the Early Childhood Center to address unspecified personnel matters, as the district continues to grapple with leadership vacancies and contentious contract negotiations with the teachers’ union.
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PALISADES PARK, NJ — Nearly two years after approving a $1 million lease for a temporary police department trailer, borough officials and residents are still left asking the same questions: Why was it never used? And why is it still sitting vacant near Depot Place?
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Palisades Park, NJ – A 23-year-old man from Palisades Park has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.
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Palisades Park NJ, residents expecting to enjoy the Palisades Park Swim Club during Memorial Day weekend were left disappointed, not because of rainy skies but due to critical infrastructure repairs. Despite initial public messaging that cited bad weather, it was later revealed that meter and valve issues prevented the pool from opening.
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Palisades Park NJ, the Palisades Park Police Department has obtained additional images regarding the assault that occurred on April 27th, 2025.
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Palisades Park NJ, a tragic incident occurred Thursday evening when a Bergen County man was found dead on the notorious Devil’s Path trail in the Catskill Mountains, often described as the most dangerous and challenging hiking trail on the East Coast.
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Palisades Park NJ, the Borough Council has approved settlements for two more police officer lawsuits, pushing the 2025 total to four and increasing the town’s growing legal bill from internal police disputes. The two most recent cases, filed by Sgts. Marc Messing and Dennis Pavlik, centered around claims of political interference and retaliation that allegedly blocked their promotions.
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Palisades Park NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has taken over the internal affairs investigations for the Palisades Park Police Department, raising concerns about oversight, political influence, and law enforcement accountability.
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Palisades Park NJ, Palisades Park Mayor Chong “Paul” Kim was reportedly under investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office in early 2024, according to a legal filing by a police officer seeking $2 million in damages from the borough.
Continue reading Palisades Park Mayor Paul Kim Under Investigation Amid Lawsuit Allegations
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Palisades Park NJ, is once again witnessing a shift in leadership within its Police Department, marking the sixth officer in charge in just five years. This change comes amid a long history of internal strife, lawsuits, and frequent turnover in top positions.
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Palisades Park NJ, Two Palisades Park police officers who sued the borough over a hostile work environment and retaliation have received settlements totaling $300,000, along with long-awaited promotions.
Continue reading Palisades Park Settles Police Lawsuits with $300K Payout and Promotions
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Palisades Park NJ, the borough has filed a lawsuit against its former administrator, David Lorenzo, to recover nearly $300,000 in allegedly unauthorized payouts for unused sick and vacation time between 2015 and 2024.
According to the lawsuit, Lorenzo, who served as the borough’s business administrator from 2008 until his termination in 2024, improperly claimed and received $276,334.85 in compensation, which included $81,226.65 for unused sick time and $195,108.20 for unused vacation days.
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