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Location Scouts rave about Westwood as a visual backdrop and as a “film friendly“ place to work

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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo explains how the borough got its reputation as a film friendly town. “NJ.Com recently ranked Westwood the #4 most desirable Bergen County town. We haven’t asked for a recount. We don’t believe we are competing with ANY other town. And apparently, neither does the film industry. We’ve had a number of location scouts rave about Westwood as a visual backdrop and as a “film friendly“ place to work. The Borough issues film permits through the Clerk’s Office. The shoots are coordinated with Westwood Police Department to ensure everyone’s safety should traffic control be needed.”

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NJ DEP Says No to Pascack Valley Mayor’s Association Call lower Water level of Woodcliff Lake Reservoir

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Westwood NJ, A plan by mayors in northern Bergen County to reduce flood risks by having the Woodcliff Lake reservoir lowered to 91 feet has suffered a setback after the state Department of Environmental Protection declined to back it.

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Westwood Police Department Investigates TikTok based “Orbeez Challenge” Incident

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Westwood NJ, Westwood Police Department comments on an alarming trend on TikTok known as the “Orbeez Challenge” and an investigation of an incident on March 18th:

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New Assembly Bill: A-294, would over rule local zoning and allowing developers of qualifying office parks and shopping centers to redevelop with no local input

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Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo explains how Trento is attempting to once again overrule local zoning and allow developers of qualifying office parks and shopping centers to redevelop with residential mixed use, sticking taxpayers with the coats of new schools, added police and fire,water, sewage ,traffic and road infrastructure :

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Westwood Regional School District to Drop Quarantine or Test to Stay for Unvaccinated, Asymptomatic Students or Staff

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Twp. of Washington NJ, in what can be considered a trailblazing move for a Bergen county school system ,Westwood Regional School District superintendent Jill Mortimer says she’ll no longer require unvaccinated, asymptomatic students/staff to quarantine or Test to Stay if they become close contacts, effective Monday, Feb. 14. Mortimer cited the downward local trend of the pandemic for the move .

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BERGEN COUNTY TEENAGE REPUBLICANS RE-ORGANIZE, FISHER ELECTED TO 2ND TERM WITH SLATE

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From Right to Left: Chairman Robert Fisher, Vice Chairwoman Alexia Koulikourdis, Secretary Jacques Kalfayan, BCRO Chairman Jack Zisa

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Westwood NJ, The Bergen County Teenage Republicans held their annual reorganization meeting on January 31st, re-electing Chairman Robert Fisher (Park Ridge) as well as Vice-Chairwoman Alexia Koulikourdis (Franklin Lakes), Treasurer Ronald “Ronnie” Bavagnoli (Wyckoff), and Secretary Jacques Kalfayan (Edgewater). Bergen County Executive Candidate Timothy “Tim” Walsh (Ramsey) will once again serve as Adult Advisor.

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Former Sales Representative from Westwood Admits Role in Compounding Prescription Drug Scheme

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Westwood NJ, A former sales representative today admitted his role in a scheme to defraud New Jersey state health benefits programs, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Scott Shekitka, 42, formerly of Westwood, New Jersey, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge John Michael Vazquez to an information charging him with conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

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Charges Filed as a result of an alleged assault at Westwood Regional High School

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Westwood NJ, according to the Twp. of Washington and Westwood Police departments as a result of an alleged assault , which occurred at Westwood Regional High School a number of added security precautions have been put in place to enhance the security and safety of the school. The incident involving juveniles is under investigation including social media that was the nexus of the situation  .The Twp. of Washington and Westwood Police departments have consulted with the Bergen County prosecutor’s office and the appropriate charges have been filed . Details of the juvenile investigation remain confidential.

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Republicans Anthony Greco and Cheryl Hodges Holding the Edge in Westwood

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Westwood NJ, Republicans Anthony Greco and Cheryl Hodges have a lead with all precincts reporting, according to unofficial Bergen County totals.

Incumbents Jodi Murphy, a Democrat, and Cheryl Hodges, a Republican, are running for their seats, while Democrat Bermari Roig and Republican Anthony Greco are hoping to pick up seats for themselves.

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Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo : 5 homes, involving 18 residents, were evacuated by boat

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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo recounts a very busy night in which 5 homes, involving 18 residents, were evacuated by boat : 

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UPDATE: Westwood and Other Pascack Valley Towns Seek to Understand the Impact of the Pandemic on Local Economies

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Westwood NJ, the Covid-19 pandemic caused an enormous shift in work habits for residents of the Pascack Valley. In order to understand the ramifications on local economies, the following survey was designed by Westwood to be shared with residents, employees, and business owners throughout the Pascack Valley.

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Bank of America Announces Closing of Westwood Branch

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Westwood NJ,  according to Bank of America , on 11/20/2020, the financial center at 1 Westwood Avenue, Westwood, NJ is closing in an email the bank said ,

We’re sorry for the inconvenience this closing causes. Keep in mind, your account remains the same, and there are other ways to continue banking with us.

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Stop & Shop to Donate Meals Each Day To Healthcare First Responders Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood

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Quincy, Mass,  Stop & Shop today announced that, starting immediately, it will be donating 5,000 free fresh meals every day for healthcare first responders in some of the areas hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Using its substantial food production capacity and extensive regional delivery network, the meals will be provided every day to:

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