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Ramsey NJ, on Sunday, February 9th, at 4:05 PM, Ramsey Fire & Rescue responded to a confirmed working fire in the borough, quickly deploying multiple units to bring the blaze under control.
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Ramsey NJ, starting January 8, the Ramsey School District in Bergen County will lead the way in creating a distraction-free learning environment by adopting a comprehensive cellphone lockup system for all students. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to reduce distractions, curb anxiety, and improve academic performance by limiting cellphone use during school hours.
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Ramsey NJ, in the early hours of the morning of December 16th, around 12:15 AM, the Ramsey NJ Fire Department swiftly responded to a fire alarm at an apartment complex within the borough.
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Ramsey NJ, a tragic incident occurred Monday morning when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train near the Ramsey station, leading to significant service disruptions on NJ Transit’s rail lines.
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Ramsey NJ, several weeks ago , (a technology glitch prevented this from being posted) ,Ramsey emergency services sprang into action after a vehicle collided with a building, prompting a swift and coordinated response.
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Ramsey NJ, starting in January, students in the Ramsey School District will place their cellphones in locked pouches during the school day, aiming to “enhance the student learning environment,” according to a letter sent to parents on Thursday.
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Ramsey NJ, on Wednesday evening, November 13, the Ramsey Fire Department responded swiftly to a truck fire that spread to nearby brush on Lake Street. The blaze was reported around 6:00 PM, and Engine 431 was first to arrive on the scene, with Engines 432 and 433 close behind.
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Ramsey NJ, on October 25th , in an inspiring show of quick thinking and teamwork, a group of students from Ramsey High School took action to stop a fire from spreading near their school. Early this morning, the students noticed a fire affecting a fence and the surrounding area in the backyard of a nearby home. With no time to waste, they formed a classic bucket brigade, working together to douse the flames before they could spread.
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Ramsey NJ, a new $4.5 million, five-year agreement has been reached between the Ramsey School District and Saddle River for middle school education. Under the renewed partnership, the Ramsey School District will continue to welcome 54 Saddle River students in grades six through eight at Eric S. Smith Middle School, according to Ramsey Schools Superintendent Andrew Matteo. This deal replaces a prior 10-year contract between the districts that expired on June 30.
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Ramsey NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Ramsey Police Department investigated a fire that occurred in Ramsey, NJ, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 9:27 p.m.
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Ramsey NJ, It is with deep sadness that the Ramsey Fire Department announces the passing of one of its most cherished members, Richard Scalione, who passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 80. Richard, known for his decades of service to the community, was a longtime resident of Ramsey and previously of Ridgewood. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, leadership, and kindness.
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Ramsey NJ, on Saturday night, October 12, around 9:30 pm, Ramsey’s dedicated volunteer firefighters responded to a serious structure fire at 4 Carriage Lane. Upon arrival, the crews were met with intense flames engulfing the first and second floors, as well as the attic. The fire’s severity prompted a second alarm, soon escalating to a three-alarm call, bringing in multiple neighboring fire departments to assist.
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Ramsey NJ, the Ramsey Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire that engulfed a classic car on the first floor of the New Jersey Transit parking garage. Upon arrival, Deputy Chief Jim Dougherty confirmed a working fire and immediately took command of the scene.
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Ramsey Nj, the Ramsey School District is taking a bold step toward reducing distractions and enhancing the learning environment by introducing an innovative “Away for the Day” policy. This proposed initiative, set to be fully implemented by January 2, 2025, aims to limit student access to cellphones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices during school hours.
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Ramsey NJ, the Borough of Ramsey has announced that Appraisal Systems Inc. has been hired to conduct a property revaluation and reassessment mandated by Bergen County. This process is essential to ensure property values are accurately reflected according to current market conditions
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