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Saddle River Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella investigates drowning in Saddle River announcing the following information:
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Saddle River NJ, on Thursday morning approximately 12:00am Saddle River Fire Department 11 was dispatched to the working structure fire in the borough. Engine 1131, Ladder 1141, Rescue 1142, Engine 1133, Chief 1130, and Asst. Chief 1140 responded. Upon arrival the working fire assignment was dispatched to include Woodcliff Lake, Ho-Ho-Kus, Hillsdale, Waldwick, and Upper Saddle River.
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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police have been made aware of a phone scammer pretending to be an Officer with the Saddle River Police Department. The call is regarding fake open warrants for your arrest. If you receive any calls from someone regarding open warrants for your arrest, you should verify with you local Police Department by calling the publicly listed phone number for your LOCAL law enforcement. DO NOT provide any identifying information to these callers, it will be used in additional scams. If you have any questions or feel you may have been a victim of one of these event’s please call the police desk to discuss the situation with a Police Officer.
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Saddle River NJ, Orange & Rockland trims trees to remove trees along their distribution lines at least every four years, and on our transmission lines every three years. We trim about 1,200 miles of our distribution system every year.
Continue reading Orange and Rockland Power Begins Major Tree Trimming Project in Saddle River
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Saddle River NJ, the Ridgewood blog has assembled a list of Deer Resistance plants and here are some examples of landscape plants that are commonly rated by their deer resistance:
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Saddle River NJ, the borough of Saddle River’s affordable housing plan, long opposed by residents, has received final approval in a Superior Court ruling.
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Saddle River Nj, Sunday morning Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department Truck 641 responded to a commercial occupancy on Boroline Road in Saddle River for smoke on three floors from unattended cooking kitchen fire. The Waldwick truck crew assisted in ventilation before being released by command. No injuries reported.
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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police Department Traffic Alert – West Saddle River Road will be closed Tuesday March 28th from 11AM to 4PM between East Allendale Road and Pleasant Avenue for utility work. Plan Accordingly. Residents and local traffic only will be allowed in the closed area.
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Saddle River NJ, the borough of Saddle River is suspending its controversial deer culling program after five years, it was the only such program in Bergen County. The Borough council approved a wildlife management plan in 2018 aimed at reducing its burgeoning deer population through “culling” during the deer hunting season from September to February. The ordinance also allowed the killing of coyotes that hunters come across during their deer hunts.
Continue reading Saddle River Suspends its Controversial Deer Culling Program after Five Years
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Saddle River NJ, Robert Re of Saddle River passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born on March 28, 1931 in Floral Park, NY, his family moved to Waldwick in 1937 and Saddle River in 1946, where he became a life-long resident. In 1948, he graduated from Saint Luke’s High School where he was the captain of the baseball team and sports editor for the school newspaper. After high school, he attended Farleigh Dickinson University and played minor league baseball for the New York Giants until joining the Marine Corps. He served on the front lines during the Korean conflict until he was called up to play second base in the Marine Corps Baseball Leagues. Afterwards, he returned to Saddle River and met the love of his life, Sylvia. They married, raised four daughters, and spent 68 years together. He later resumed his education and graduated from Rutgers University and is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. As a parishioner of Saint Gabriel’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus, he believed in service to others and devotion to family. He was an amazing listener, storyteller, and the king of silly jokes, but most of all he was the most loving and patient husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle.
Continue reading Retired Ho-Ho-Kus Police Chief Bobby Re Has Passed Away
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Continue reading Small Garage Fire Quickly Brough Under Control in Saddle River
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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police Department tells residents our night shifts have been busy lately. Please help us. Lock your vehicles and remove the key fobs. Also lock your homes and set your alarms systems. When you’re just running out for a few minutes, its still appropriate to set your alarm. When you’re home sleeping, its appropriate to set your alarm system. The community is our best resource for information. Please call 201-327-5300 as soon as suspicious activity is observed and report everything to the dispatcher.
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Saddle River Nj, early this morning The Saddle River Fire Department responded to a single car motor vehicle crash involving power lines on the East Road. Saddle River Fire Department units 1131,1141,1130,1140,1151, mitigated the scene by securing the area and turning the scene over to Orange and Rockland Power for the utility repairs. No injuries reported .
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