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Westwood NJ, in an effort to reassert the rights of parents , the Westwood Regional School District board has voted to require superintendent approval for classroom discussions of any “controversial issues” not specified in the district curriculum, clamping down on teachers politicizing classrooms but drawing criticism from those who warned that the change will stifle conversations about real-world topics.
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Westwood NJ, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo , Liam’s Eagle Scout project will serve the community well for many years to come.
Continue reading Eagle Scout Project Ads Much Needed Equipment Shed at Westvale Park in Westwood
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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo says , “Spotted lantern fly nymphs have been reported in Westwood over the past month. You can help us mitigate their presence by constructing a spotted lantern fly circle trap”. Folks if they are spotted in Westwood they are in Bergen County !
Continue reading Lebanon Baptist Church in Westwood Celebrates it’s 66th Anniversary of the Church
Continue reading Westwood Mayor Looks to Squash Rumor of Massive High Density Development
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Westwood NJ, an 18-year-old driver crashed through a chain link fence and down a stream embankment after losing control of her Tesla sedan at the intersection of Mill Street and 1st Avenue, in Westwood late Tuesday afternoon, 05/23. Neither the driver nor her two (2) male passengers were injured in the mishap. Two (2) tow trucks were involved in recovering the white colored Tesla from its predicament. Westwood Police responded to the incident along with a Hillsdale EMS ambulance.
Continue reading Teen Crashes Tesla Through Fence Tumbles Down Stream Embankment in Westwood
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Continue reading Westwood Shade Tree and DPW Plant 20 Trees in Two Days
photos courtesy of Richard Frant
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Westwood NJ, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo there was a, “Great turnout for the Friends of the Westwood Library’s spring fundraiser! Two delightful hours filled with tasty samplings generously donated by some of The Hub’s finest epicureans!”
Continue reading Great Turnout for the Friends of the Westwood Library’s Spring Fundraiser!
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Westwood NJ, on Sunday, April 23, new NJ TRANSIT Rail schedules will take effect on all lines. While there will be minor time changes to numerous trains on most lines, please note the following:
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Westwood NJ, according to school officials ,Westwood Regional School District will reassess its policy on bias incidents, after a swastika was found earlier this month outside Brookside Elementary School in Westwood . The incident was brought up by parents at Monday night’s school board meeting, the first since the hate symbol was found fashioned out of twigs on the school grounds on March 13th.
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Ridgewood NJ, while the Village of Ridgewood contemplates clear cutting trees at Schedler Park to put in a turf baseball field adjacent to Route 17 , the Borough of Westwood has received the “Tree City ” designation .
Continue reading Two Towns in Bergen With Different Priorities Ridgewood and Westwood
Continue reading Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo to Undergo a Full Knee Replacement
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Westwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARK WINTERS (DOB: 1/6/1947; single; unemployed) of 25 Kennedy Terrace, Westwood, NJ for desecrating human remains and aggravated assault on law enforcement officers. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Westwood Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Pontillo.
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by Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo
