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URGENT WARNING: Coyote That Attacked Two People in Saddle River Tests POSITIVE for Rabies—Check Your Pet’s Vaccines NOW!
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – An urgent public health alert has been issued for parts of Bergen County after a coyote captured following two separate attacks on humans last week tested positive for rabies, an almost always fatal viral disease.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – Authorities in Saddle River have confirmed the capture and euthanasia of an aggressive coyote this week following two separate attacks on residents who were walking their dogs. The incidents, which occurred near key roadways, have prompted police to urge extreme caution among all residents.
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Multiple Coyote Attacks Reported in Saddle River: Police Issue High-Alert Warning for Bergen County Residents
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Saddle River NJ, a serious and urgent aggressive wildlife alert has been issued in Saddle River, New Jersey, after two separate incidents of coyotes attacking residents who were walking their dogs in the Chestnut Ridge Road area.
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Saddle River NJ, on September 9, 2025, Saddle River, NJ, will reignite a heated debate over affordable housing as public hearings begin for the East Allendale Road plan, previously known as the Rosie O’Donnell estate. Now led by developer Toll Brothers, the revised proposal for 115 E. Allendale Road aims to build 54 townhouses, including eight affordable units, but faces lingering opposition from residents over traffic, safety, and design concerns. Here’s the full story behind this contentious project, its history, and what’s at stake for this affluent Bergen County borough.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — September 2, 2025 — A heated three-hour planning board debate over letters and a surprise lot addition derailed the latest hearing on the Algonquin Trail affordable housing plan, pushing the next session to October 7.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — After being disbanded in 2022 following a controversy tied to the Choctaw Trail affordable housing project, the Saddle River Borough Council has officially reinstated its Environmental Commission with seven new members.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — A Saddle River teenager, charged in connection with a July shooting on Chestnut Ridge Road, has been released from jail following a detention hearing.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — The Borough of Saddle River has officially approved its sixth deer culling contract with United Bow Hunters, continuing Bergen County’s only bow hunting program aimed at controlling the borough’s overgrown deer population.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — A long-awaited addition to Rindlaub Park is finally ready for its public debut. The $2 million covered bridge and nature trail expansion will be formally unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 11, marking a significant milestone in Saddle River’s 20-year master plan.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — Attention deer of Saddle River: it may be time to dust off your resumes and seek greener pastures.
The borough is once again sharpening its arrows—literally—as it reboots its wildly controversial deer culling program. Why? Because a spring drone survey revealed that Saddle River is hosting a white-tailed deer rager—over four times the recommended ecological guest list.
Continue reading Saddle River Declares War on Deer (Again): The Great Antlered Standoff Returns
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Saddle River NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 19-year-old JEREMIAH L. RIVERA of Saddle River, NJ, and 20-year-old SHA’ZEIK DAVIS of Mahwah, NJ on charges stemming from a shooting that occurred in Saddle River, NJ. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Saddle River Police Department, under the direction of Chief Jason Cosgriff.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — In April 2025, Saddle River took a major step toward protecting its environment, public health, and community safety by conducting a comprehensive drone-based deer population survey in partnership with the Center for Environmental Studies at Raritan Valley Community College. The results are in—and they’re sounding an ecological alarm.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – A major new housing proposal from Toll Brothers, one of the nation’s largest home builders, could bring 60 townhomes, including 12 affordable housing units, to a residential section of Saddle River. The plans were introduced at the Saddle River Planning Board meeting on June 17 and are expected to be the focus of continued hearings on September 2 and September 9 at 6 p.m.
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Saddle River NJ, Mayor Albert Kurpis has issued a public advisory urging residents to test their private wells for PFOS contamination following a recent report of contamination in the borough.
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📍 Location: 74 East Allendale Rd, Saddle River, NJ 07458
🗓️ Dates: Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days
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Saddle River NJ, Fitz’s Fish Ponds is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of our newest location in Saddle River, NJ, at the historic site of Waterford Gardens, America’s first water lily farm! This two-day celebration marks the official debut of the newly renovated store and pond haven.
