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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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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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Westwood Police Intercept Burglary in Progress

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Westwood NJ, Chief Michael R. Pontillo announced the arrest of Sean P. Byrne, age 51, of Union City, New Jersey, on the charge of Attempted Car Jacking, Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Resisting Arrest. Mr. Byrne was arrested on March 06, 2020.

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Longtime Pascack Valley Realtor® Recognized with Platinum NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®

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WESTWOOD NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018 and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, announced today that Edward “Ed” DiTroia, a broker associate in its Pascack Valley Regional Sales Gallery has been awarded a Platinum NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® for 2019. The award recognizes New Jersey Realtors® members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship.

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Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey Welcomes Thomas Mikalouskas as Realtor® Associate

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WESTWOOD NJ , Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, has announced that Thomas Mikalouskas has joined the Christie’s family of agents as a Realtor® Associate in its new Pascack Valley Regional Sales Gallery in Westwood, NJ.

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Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey Names Vyacheslav “Slava” Zborovsky as Broker Manager of New Westwood, Office

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WESTWOOD, NJ , Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest-growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, has appointed Vyacheslav “Slava” Zborovsky as the Broker Manager in its new Pascack Valley Regional Sales Gallery in Westwood, NJ. Zborovsky, the former owner and broker manager of ReMax Elite Associates before its affiliation with Christie’s, will direct the operations of this regional office that serves the Pascack Valley region. 

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