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Twp. of Washington NJ — Law enforcement officials are searching for a Minnesota man accused of sexually assaulting a teen in three Bergen County towns in the early 1990s after he failed to appear in court for his extradition hearing.
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TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, NJ – Heads up, residents! Coolidge Avenue is getting a much-needed facelift with a milling and paving project starting Monday, July 21, 2025. If you live, work, or commute through the area, here’s what you need to know.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, township Mayor Peter Calamari comment’s on the State’s “affordable housing” mandates for Twp. of Washington:
As your mayor, I want to speak to our residents not just as an elected official, but as a neighbor who shares your deep love for this community.
Pictured left to right: Councilwoman Daisy Velez, Jonathan Schwartz, Jordan Schwartz, and myself. (Councilman Tom Sears not pictured.) Pascack Press
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Twp. of Washington NJ, according to Township Mayor Peter Calamari as part of our ongoing commitment to health and community well-being, I’m proud to share that the Township’s Mayors Wellness Campaign has donated $500—raised through our Spring into Wellness 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair—to Jordan Schwartz, a student at Westwood Regional High School, in support of his incredible work to help screen teen athletes for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Syndrome.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, Linwood Avenue Road Closure from June 24, 2025 through June 27, 2025 – 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, Linwood Avenue will be closed from June 24, 2025 through June 27, 2025 – 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Linwood Avenue will be closed to Eastbound and Westbound Traffic in the area of 95 Linwood Avenue between the hours of 7:00 AM until approximately 3:00 PM due to utility work.
Please follow posted detours and allow for additional travel time. Please avoid this area if possible and use an alternate route.
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Continue reading Twp. of Washington : Linwood Avenue Road Closure June 24, 2025 – June 27, 2025
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Twp. of Washington NJ, a public hearing will take place at the June 18th, 2025, Planning Board Meeting beginning at 7:00pm (hybrid meeting) on the proposed 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for the Township of Washington.
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Township of Washington NJ, Memorial Day 2025 weekend is here, and the Township of Washington warmly invites you to join our community as we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Continue reading Township of Washington Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
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Twp. of Washington NJ, on Thursday May 15, 2025 at approximately 2046 Hrs, Township of Washington Police Department received a report that a juvenile was “hurt” by their Coach, Mr. Ruben Baerga of New Jersey Striders.
Continue reading Track Coach Arrested in Twp. of Washington for Assault of Juvenile Athlete
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Twp. of Washington NJ, on Monday May 19, 2025 at approximately 1220 HRS, a male party was observed walking around the Westwood Regional High School property. Surveillance Camera footage was obtained which it showed a motorcycle was driving into the east lot of the Westwood Regional High School off Ellen Place. The motorcycle parked near the school busses in the east lot. The male driver dismounted from the motorcycle, pulled the hood from his sweatshirt over his head, and walked towards the Board of Education entrance. The male then walked towards the front entrance of the building. Moments later, he went back to the motorcycle and left the school property. He was last observed driving westbound on Ridgewood Road from the High School.
Continue reading Stalker Charged at Westwood Regional High School
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Twp of Washington NJ, Rite Aid, one of America’s largest pharmacy retailers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again—just 18 months after emerging from its previous financial restructuring. The company filed its latest petition in a New Jersey bankruptcy court, listing liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion, signaling continued struggles to stay afloat amid rising debt, inflationary pressures, and fierce competition.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, there is an emergency road closure on Hoover Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Curtis Place due to a large tree that has fallen during the overnight hours. Currently, PSE&G and emergency crews are aware of the situation and are working to clear the roadway, which is expected to continue into the daylight hours.
Continue reading Township of Washington Police Department : Emergency Road Closure – Hoover Avenue
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Twp. of Washington NJ, starting on Tuesday April 22, 2025 between the hours of 7:00am and approximately 4:00pm The Village of Ridgewood will be conducting water main work on Van Emburgh Avenue and East Glen Avenue . East Glen Avenue and Van Emburgh Avenue will be detoured to Hampshire Road today thru Friday April 25, 2025. Southbound traffic on Van Emburgh Avenue will be able to go through Eastgate Road to access East Saddle River Road and Rt 17 if needed. Please allow for extra travel time and follow all posted detours.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water : East Glen Avenue & Van Emburgh Avenue Road Closure
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Township of Washington J, the Township Theatre has implemented new admission rules for “A Minecraft Movie” following a vandalism incident involving a large group of unsupervised minors during a Friday night screening.
Continue reading Township Theatre Tightens Policy After Vandalism During ‘Minecraft Movie’ Screening
