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Upper Saddle River Police Roll Out the Blue Envelope Program For Drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Courtesy of the Upper Saddle River Police Pictured from left to right: Mayor Arman Fardanesh, Joe Abbatiello, Chief Patrick Rotella

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Upper Saddle River NJ, in April, Upper Saddle River resident Joe Abbatiello, contacted us regarding the Blue Envelope Program. Mr. Abbatiello learned about this program from the Dumont Police Department. The Blue Envelope Program helps facilitate a traffic stop interaction between drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and police officers. Mr. Abbatiello’s suggestion resulted in Mayor Arman Fardanesh and Chief Patrick Rotella adopting this outstanding program.

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Upper Saddle River Man Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Porn

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FRANK CIRINO (DOB: 11/03/1953; divorced; unemployed) of Upper Saddle River, NJ on charges of distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, and attempted endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Upper Saddle River Fire Under Investigation

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Upper Saddle River Nj, Sunday night the Upper Saddle River Fire Department responded to a home on Carlough Road for a structure fire. First arriving units were met with heavy smoke coming from the home and a second alarm was struck bringing mutual aid to the scene. Crews extinguished the fire which had reached multiple levels of the home. The fire is under investigation by the Upper Saddle River Bureau of Fire Prevention. Mutual aid partners from Ramsey, Mahwah, Alendale, Saddle River & Tallman responded.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Residences at Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Residences at Upper Saddle River , marked the completion of a remarkable housing development. Located at 570 Route 17 North in Upper Saddle River, this residential complex consists of 70 units that cater to specific housing needs within the community.

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Lake Street will be closed to westbound traffic between East Saddle River Road and W Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River  NJ, Upper Saddle River Police Alert: On May 22 , 23 and 24  Lake Street will be closed to westbound traffic between East Saddle River Road and W Saddle River Road from 0830 – 330. Please follow detours.

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Upper Saddle River Fire Fighters Awarded the New Jersey Meritorious Service Medal

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Fire Fighter  Akira Yamaki and Fire Fighter  Patrick Bertollo of the Upper Saddle River Fire Department were awarded the New Jersey Meritorious Service Medal by Ms. Esther Chucaralao, NJ Director of Military and Veterans Affairs, during the May Mayor and Council meeting to honor their military service. Fire Fighter  Yamaki served in the US Coast Guard. Fire Fighter  Bertollo served in the US Navy, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer.

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Upper Saddle River Residents Protest Construction Practices’ of Oversized Orthodox Jewish Cemetery Development on New York Border

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Upper Saddle River NJ, a two-year simmering dispute over building violations and the size and scale of several Jewish facilities under construction on its northern border has finally generated a public pledge to pursue remedies from the Upper Saddle River Mayor Arman Fardanesh and Upper Saddle River council at Thursday’s meeting.

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Tractor Trailer Rollover Blocks Route 17 South Bound in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River  NJ , Saturday  night around midnight, Upper Saddle River Fire Department responded to Route 17 South in the area of Pleasant Avenue near Jack Daniels for an overturned tractor trailer. The double tractor trailer ran up the grassy side of Rt 17 SB and rolled over blocking all lanes. The tractor trailer was blocking all lanes including both shoulders. Upper Saddle River Fire Department Members stood by while the tow uprighted and removed the vehicle. The incident was cleared without incident, injury, or spills.

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RED & BLACK BASEBALL CAMP

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Red & Black Baseball camp provide young baseball players withy the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the game and to help increase their skill level .Campers will be going through numbers offensive and defensive drills and games . The players will be divided into groups based on their age and skill level.

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Upper Saddle River Police Report Series of “Smash and Grabs” in the Borough

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Upper Saddle River N J, Upper Saddle River Police Alert: On Monday night, the Upper Saddle River Police Department responded to a “smash and grab” motor vehicle burglary in Lions Park. This incident fits the pattern of similar incidents throughout the surrounding area.

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Late February Upper Saddle River Police Report Mail Theft in the area of Deerfield Lane

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Upper Saddle River NJ, on Friday afternoon (2/24), the Upper Saddle River Police Department received the report of an act of possible mail theft. The theft was confirmed and occurred in the area of Deerfield Lane between the hours of 10:30 AM and 01:00 PM. It is believed other thefts from mailboxes in the area may have occurred. Please check the status of any outgoing checks placed in mailboxes on Friday 2/24/23. The suspect vehicle is a silver/gray sedan, possibly a BMW, with dark tinted windows. If you have any questions or information please contact the Upper Saddle River Police Department.

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Orange and Rockland Begins 4 Week Tree Trimming Project in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ beginning on or about March 6th, for approximately 4 weeks, Nelson Tree Service, under the supervision of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. will be conducting Vegetation Management in the area of Weiss Road and associated side streets.

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Upper Saddle River Police Continue to Investigate the Rash of Residential Burglaries that Occurred before the Christmas Holiday

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Upper Saddle River  NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police continues to investigate the residential burglaries that occurred before the Christmas holiday. We would like to thank all the residents that provided information to aid the investigation. Please know that residential burglaries continue to occur throughout Bergen County. Remain vigilant and observant. Please report all suspicious activity to the Upper Saddle River Police Department.

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37 year-old Female from Perth Amboy Arrested after she Assaulted two Upper Saddle River Police Officers

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police arrested a 37 year-old female from Perth Amboy after she assaulted two police officers during a disturbance call. The suspect attempted to bite one officer and stuck another with an open hand. The female was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer and released on her own recognizance.

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