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Twp of Washington NJ, Washington Elementary School, part of the Westwood Regional School District, is set to receive significant upgrades including a fresh coat of paint, new sidewalks, and final asbestos abatement. These improvements aim to enhance safety and aesthetics, ensuring a better environment for students and staff.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, in the aftermath of the Westwood Regional High School graduation on June 20, over a dozen individuals are now facing charges related to a brawl that erupted on the football field. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the 6 p.m. ceremony, resulting in multiple injuries and one hospitalization.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, at around 10 pm Monday night there was an emergency water main break on Kennedy Drive in the area of Clark Avenue.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, on Monday June 10, 2024 from 8:00am until approximately 4:00pm, Ridgewood Road will be closed between East Glen Avenue and Linwood Avenue due to construction.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, a black bear sighting was reported in the area of East Glen Avenue and Hampshire Road. It should be noted that the bear was not observed by Officers at this time. Please stay away and DO NOT for any reason engage with it. Contact the police department if it is acting aggressively towards any people or animals.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, an unspecified bomb threat forced the Fresh Grocer store on Pascack Road, Washington Township to be temporarily evacuated late Friday afternoon, 05/03. Three (3) K9 units from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office performed a “sweep” of the entire building and parking lot area. Township fire and EMS units were placed on standby and staged on a nearby side street. No injuries were reported during the evacuation, and no bomb technicians from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad were observed at scene (a squad supervisor was present though). Police cleared the scene of all caution tape within 60-90 minutes of the order to evacuate.
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Twp. Of Washington NJ, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Twp. of Washington will be holding a 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, all travel lanes of the Garden State Parkway southbound in Washington Township, Bergen County were closed temporarily on Saturday morning, 04/20, as emergency crews worked to safely remove an individual from a passenger vehicle that had rolled over. Washington Township first responders were assisted at the scene by Paramus Police ESU and Westwood EMS. No information was available as to the victim’s condition. New Jersey State Police Bloomfield Barracks Troopers responded to the incident as well. A flatbed tow truck was standing by to remove the wrecked vehicle.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, PSE&G will be in town Milling and Paving from March 25, 2024 through April 9, 2024. The start time each morning is 7:00 AM and completion is approximately 3:00 PM. PSE&G did deliver notices to residences of the impending work.
Continue reading Milling and Paving Work in Twp. of Washington Starting March 25th
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Twp. of Washington NJ, according to Twp of Washington Police on February 29th a black bear sighting was reported in the area of Lincoln Park/Braeburn Drive. He was last seen walking bearfoot in the area. Please stay away and DO NOT for any reason engage it. Contact the police department if it is acting aggressive.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DONALD KUMAR DAVIS (DOB: 03/17/1990; single, strength and speed coach) of Lyndhurst, NJ, formerly of Nutley, NJ, on charges of aggravated criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Wyckoff Police Department under the direction of Chief David Murphy.
Continue reading Strength and Speed Coach Charged with Sexual Assault of Twp. of Washington Child
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Twp. of Washington NJ, on February 20 2024 at approximately 4:20 AM, Township of Washington Police responded to the Northeast Side of the Township to assist Hillsdale Police Department who had multiple vehicles entered in their town, on our border.
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TWP. of Washinngton NJ, Township of Washington Police have seen an increase in entered vehicles and attempted/stolen vehicles over the last few weeks. Last night our East Side of town appeared to be targeted as well as other Pascack Valley towns. In all of the thefts, the vehicles were left unlocked. PLEASE remove your keys and key fobs, remove all valuables and most importantly lock your vehicles.
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Twp of Washington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that the recent report of a possible child abduction in the Township of Washington, NJ on Saturday, February 3, 2024, was determined not to be a criminal matter based on the results of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Township of Washington Police Department under the direction of Chief John Calamari.
Continue reading Alleged Twp of Washington Child Abduction Determined to be Teen Horseplay
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Twp of Washington NJ, Washington Avenue Road Closure Tuesday 02/06 and Wednesday 02/07.
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