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Saddle River NJ, a Saddle River resident off of Chestnut Ridge road reported two suspects trying to steal a car from their driveway. Multiple patrol units and canine units were dispatched to the area but the suspects fled the area. It’s very common they return to the same town or neighborhood to steal cars. Please remove your valuables from your cars, lock your vehicles and bring your key fobs inside.
REPROT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY 201-327-5300
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Saddle River NJ, according to the Saddle River Fire Department at approximately 3:30pm Friday afternoon, the fire department was requested to a home in the borough for a reported structure fire. Fast arriving police units confirmed a fire on the second floor. Chief 1130 requested our 2nd alarm be dispatched to the scene. Engine 1131 arrived on scene, established a water supply and stretched an attack line quickly knocking down the fire. Thank you to all of the mutual aid who responded to the scene to assist us and covered Saddle River while we operated at this scene.
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Saddle River NJ, just before 6:30pm Sunday evening, the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to respond for a barn fire in the South East section of the town. A 2nd alarm was transmitted bringing in additional manpower and apparatus to combat the difficult blaze. Saddle River Fire Department apparatus deployed over 2500’ of fire hose. 3 firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion by Valley Hospital’s BLS. A special thank you to our brothers and sisters at Allendale Fire Department and Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department for helping us repack the hose onto our apparatus back at Saddle River Fire Department .
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Saddle River NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, proudly announced today that 12 Warewoods Road, Saddle River, is currently listed for sale by Realtor® Associates, Zeibour “Susan” Koushagjian, and Kevork “George” Koushagjian, of the Mahwah/Saddle River Sales Gallery. The brokerage notably leads as the #1 real estate brokerage for $1 million + transactions in Northwest Bergen County year to date as per the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service.
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Demarest NJ, Saint Peter the Apostle School in Philadelphia recently received a delivery of over 700 books courtesy of Adventures in Ink. Academy of the Holy Angels junior Isabella Dail of Saddle River initiated this non-profit child literacy and educational equity program in 2018. These days, she is expanding her effort with the help of new team members.
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SADDLE RIVER NJ, according to CBS news Rosie O’Donnell is no longer a New Jersey home owner and her former 9,000 square foot Saddle River mansion is being demolished and turned into affordable housing.
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Saddle River NJ, last week the Saddle River Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Old Woods Rd for an activated Carbon Monoxide Alarm. Engine 1131, PSEG, and Saddle River Police responded and investigated the cause for the activation. Valley Health System Paramedic Unit 413 also responded and evaluated the residents for Carbon Monoxide exposure.
These types of Incidents are reminders that smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors save lives.
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Saddle River NJ, Route 17 southbound was the scene of another rainy Sunday, 03/28, “off the roadway” crash, this one occurring in Saddle River, near East Allendale Avenue. What appeared to have been a Toyota pick up truck wound up in a wooded area between a highway entrance and exit ramp. One (1) victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A significant fuel spill was associated with the mishap according to a police supervisor at the scene. Two (2) tow trucks were required to remove the vehicle from the wooded area and haul it from the scene. Saddle River Police was assisted by Upper Saddle River Police and Allendale Police at the scene. Saddle River Fire department also responded along with Allendale EMS.
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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Fire Department announces the untimely passing of Firefighter and Vice President Mark Murray. Mark was a life member and currently held the position of Vice President of the fire association. Mark was called the “cornerstone ” on the department .
Continue reading Saddle River Loses Longtime Member of the Fire Department
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Saddle River NJ, it seems Rosie O’Donnell is having some trouble selling her $6 million Saddle River mansion. The “English country estate”, sits on over five acres of land and was built in 1928, the structure has undergone extensive renovations over the years . According to New Jersey property records the property has been on the market for the past five years and still can’t find a buyer.
Continue reading Still No Takers for Rosie O’Donnell’s Saddle River Mansion
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Saddle River NJ, after much delay the Borough of Saddle River has scheduled a four-day remote hearing to determine the borough’s compliance with its affordable housing mandate is scheduled to begin Thursday January 21st.
Continue reading Saddle River Schedules Affordable Housing Hearing
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Saddle River NJ, the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to a home on the East side of town for a reported structure fire. Upon signing in service, Chief Salvatori was advised by Saddle River Police Department that the attached garage was fully involved and he asked for his 2nd alarm mutual aid companies.
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Saddle River NJ, Friday night just after 10pm the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to Route 17 South for a vehicle fire. Arrival on the scene and confirmed the engine compartment of the vehicle on fire. Engine 1131 arrived on scene and the crew stretched a hand line and extinguished the fire. Ladder 1141 arrived on scene and provided a traffic block to protect the crews operating and the ladder crew assisted with overhaul. Tanker 1134 and Engine 1133 also responded and stood by as an additional water source if needed. There were no injuries as the driver was able to pull the vehicle over and safely exit.
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Saddle River NJ, its 93° and sunny in Saddle River today. During this scorching heat on July 20th the Saddle River Fire Department has responded to 3 calls, including a vehicle fire on Route 17. A quick response from Saddle River Fire & Saddle River Police resulted in containing the fire to the engine compartment of the vehicle. After this busy morning, the members made a quick stop at Dairy Queen to cool off!