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Upper Saddle River NJ, Rachel Simon, a 10-year-old from Upper Saddle River, has won a prestigious national writing award from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for her heartwarming composition, “Grandma’s Matzoh Ball Soup.” The award, which was presented at a ceremony hosted by the Women’s Club of Upper Saddle River, came just in time for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, a year after the grand opening of Upper Saddle River’s 9-acre, $8.6 million Lake Street sports complex, local officials gathered this week for a formal dedication ceremony. The event marked the official naming of the facility and celebrated its significant impact on the community.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, mark your calendars! On September 28, Upper Saddle River will celebrate its 130th anniversary by reviving its beloved tradition of USR Day. The event, organized by the nonprofit USR Cares, promises a day filled with family fun, community spirit, and a celebration of the borough’s rich local history. Proceeds from the event will support the Upper Saddle River Volunteer Ambulance Corps in purchasing a much-needed new ambulance.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FRANCISCO B. VERDUGO, 22, of Upper Saddle River, NJ, who was identified as an additional suspect involved in an armed robbery investigation, which was previously announced on May 21, 2024. This additional arrest is the result of the continuing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Allendale Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Dillon.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police report a small bear sighted in the Brook Road area.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, Jeffrey Smyrychynski, a 54-year-old Oakland resident, has filed a lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court against Upper Saddle River, claiming he was unfairly terminated in favor of a younger employee. Smyrychynski, who began his role as assistant treasurer in July 2017, names the borough council members, mayor, and borough administrator Theodore Preusch among the defendants. Upper Saddle River officials have not yet responded to requests for comment.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, in a testament to their unwavering commitment to community safety, Ramsey’s volunteer firefighters and rescue teams embarked on a busy week filled with urgent calls to action. One notable incident saw Ramsey Fire and Ramsey Rescue units swiftly dispatched alongside the Upper Saddle River Fire Department to address a fully involved garbage truck fire.
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Upper Saddle River NJ,the Upper Saddle River Police Department, Mayor Fardanesh, and Town Council had the pleasure of honoring USR resident, Dr. Robert Andtbacka with a Meritorious Service Award.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police is investigating two scams that occurred over the last 72 hours. These scams fit a common pattern involving the request for large quantities of cash or gift cards.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, after a decade-long legal battle, the borough has been awarded a $900,000 settlement over the discharge of approximately 540,000 gallons of waste into the Saddle River by the Rockland County Sewer District No. 1.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) warned its customers that crooks have launched a new round of predatory phone calls aimed at stealing O&R customers’ money.
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Upper saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department swiftly responded to Weiss Road following reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a fallen tree and entrapment. The incident occurred when a tree toppled onto a vehicle traveling east on Weiss Road, causing power lines to collapse onto the vehicle and trapping the driver inside. Teams from both the Upper Saddle River Fire Department and Mahwah Fire Department Rescue 1 collaborated to extricate the driver safely, once the power to the downed lines was secured. Additional support was provided by the Upper Saddle River Fire Department, Saddle River Fire Department, Upper Saddle River EMS, and Hatzola EMS.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Fire Department is looking for old junk cars .
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River grade school district, part of the Northern Highlands Regional School District, is prioritizing school security by introducing an armed guard.
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