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Paramus NJ, the Borough of Paramus is proud to celebrate the 100th birthday of Frederick Charles Reich, a distinguished United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II and beloved member of our community. Fred will mark this extraordinary milestone on August 18, 2025, surrounded by family, friends, fellow veterans, and community members.
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PARAMUS, NJ — Homeowners in Paramus are set to see the lowest property tax rate in a decade. According to Mayor Chris DiPiazza, Bergen County has officially certified the borough’s 2025 apportionment of tax levies, locking in a rate of 1.49%—one of the lowest not only in Bergen County, but across all of North Jersey.
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Paramus, NJ — A massive vehicle fire on Saturday morning, August 9, sent thick plumes of smoke into the air and caused damage to a nearby home in the 600 block of Paramus Road.
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PARAMUS, NJ — A Tuesday morning mishap at the Trader Joe’s on Route 17 North caused a brief commotion, after a white Mazda CX-90 accidentally crashed into a support pillar in front of the popular grocery store. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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Former Kmart and Stop & Shop Site on Route 17 South Targeted for Redevelopment
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PARAMUS, NJ – Big changes may be on the horizon for Route 17 South as the Paramus Planning Board prepares to review a highly anticipated application from Costco Wholesale on Wednesday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m.
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PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Police Department is urgently asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman, Velvet Poveromo, 64, who has been missing for approximately three weeks.
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PARAMUS, N.J. — Quick action by the Paramus Police Department led to the arrest of two Newark men at Westfield Garden State Plaza on Wednesday, July 16, after they attempted to flee in a stolen vehicle.
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PARAMUS, NJ — In an unusual late-night incident, a Newark man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Shake Shack on Route 17 in Paramus, helping himself to food, and walking away with merchandise — all while dressed in a Shake Shack T-shirt and chef’s hat, authorities say.
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza introduces the Borough of Paramus Municipal budget.
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PARAMUS, NJ — In a significant development for one of Bergen County’s most densely developed communities, Paramus has successfully cut its state-mandated affordable housing obligation from 1,000 units to just 316 — a 68% reduction.
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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Department of Public Works (DPW) has alerted residents and local travelers of potential summer maintenance. These plans include
filling potholes, repairing storm basins, clearing blockages and jetting sewer lines.
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Paramus NJ, Valley Health System, in partnership with Inbound Health, a leading enabler of advanced care at home, is proud to announce a Hospital at Home program, set to launch this summer. This innovative program will deliver high-acuity inpatient care to eligible patients in the comfort and safety of their homes – improving patient experience while maintaining the same standards of quality and safety found at The Valley Hospital.
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Paramus NJ, a Bloods gang member and ex-convict wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and several New Jersey police departments was apprehended in Paramus following a violent confrontation with local police officers, authorities confirmed.
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PARAMUS, NJ — June 2025 — Petruska Park, the centerpiece of recreational life in Paramus, is set for a major $1.3 million makeover that will bring significant upgrades to its sports fields, playgrounds, fitness amenities, and more — including long-anticipated pickleball courts.
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PARAMUS, NJ — Emergency responders rushed to the scene on the morning of Friday, June 13, 2025, after a white Mercedes SUV jumped a curb and crashed into the 24 Hour Fitness building located at 260 East Route 4 in Paramus.
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