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Wyckoff NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 48-year-old JASON S. MCNEILL of Wyckoff, NJ on charges of theft by deception and forgery. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Wyckoff NJ, the town of Wyckoff issued a statement on Tuesday following criticism from residents about the lack of timely communication regarding a “boil water” advisory over the weekend. The advisory, which also affected nearby towns, was lifted on Monday after bacterial tests returned negative, but the delay in notifying residents left many frustrated.
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Wyckoff NJ, a single-family home in the 800 block of Frederick Court, Wyckoff, sustained damage on Sunday morning, September 22, when a tree fell onto its roof around 11 a.m.
Continue reading No Injuries Reported as Tree Falls on Wyckoff Home
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Wyckoff NJ, a medical office building on Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff experienced minor damage Thursday morning, September 12, when it was struck by a small 4-door sedan. Fortunately, no injuries were reported by the driver or anyone inside the building at the time of the incident.
Continue reading Car Plunges Into Wyckoff Medical Office: No Injuries Reported
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Wyckoff NJ, an intense rainstorm swept through Bergen County on Saturday afternoon, September 7th, causing damage to several homes. One of the most serious incidents occurred in Wyckoff, where a large tree fell onto a ranch-style home in the 300 block of Monroe Avenue around 4:30 PM.
Continue reading Severe Storm Hits Bergen County, Tree Destroys Home in Wyckoff
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Wyckoff NJ, a former Wyckoff resident has filed a lawsuit accusing the township and its recreation department of failing to protect him from sexual abuse as a child. The lawsuit, submitted in state Superior Court in Bergen County on August 22, alleges that Leonard Loran, a former athletic director, used his position to sexually abuse the victim during the early 1980s.
Continue reading Former Wyckoff Resident Sues Township, Alleges Sexual Abuse by Ex-Athletic Director
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Wyckoff NJ, in Wyckoff, NJ, school board elections are far from dull. The Wyckoff school board oversees the local district schools, while residents also elect representatives to the Ramapo-Indian Hills School District board, which governs the two high schools serving students from Wyckoff, Oakland, and Franklin Lakes.
Continue reading Wyckoff, NJ School Board Elections: A Spirited Contest
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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Police have reported that Grandview Avenue is closed in the area of Fox Hollow Road due to a large tree and several power lines down. Please avoid the area and follow the posted detour. PSE&G is on scene for the repair. Wyckoff Police and Fire are on the scene.
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Wyckoff NJ, starting next week, the Wyckoff Police Department, in collaboration with Dairy Queen, will launch the “Summonses for Bicycle Safety” summer campaign. This initiative aims to promote helmet use among young cyclists by offering a sweet incentive.
Continue reading Wyckoff Police Launch Summer Bicycle Safety Campaign with Dairy Queen
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Wyckoff NJ, starting Tuesday, June 25, Terhune Terrace in Wyckoff will be closed for approximately two weeks for roadwork, according to local officials. The closure will affect both directions from 525 Terhune Terrace to Sicomac Avenue.
Continue reading Road Closure Alert: Terhune Terrace in Wyckoff to Undergo Two-Week Closure
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Wyckoff NJ, in a significant development for local banking, a Wyckoff bank, along with three other branches in Bergen County, will be closing as part of a merger between Provident Bank and Lakeland Bank. This consolidation, announced by Lakeland Bank this week, is set to commence on Thursday, August 29.
Continue reading Wyckoff Bank Among Four Bergen County Branches Closing Due to Merger
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Wyckoff NJ, for those who love buying fresh produce from Abma’s family farm in Wyckoff, there’s exciting news: a new produce market is opening at their Hillsdale location. This expansion brings the same farm-fresh goodness to more customers, providing a second spot to enjoy their offerings.
Continue reading Abma’s Farm Expands to Hillsdale: Fresh Produce and Family Fun Await
Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Township Committee is set to hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 6, with several important items on the agenda. One of the key points of discussion will be the proposed $150,000 in improvements to Memorial Field. This project aims to create an ADA-compliant recreational trail connecting the turf athletic field, baseball field, and family playground to Franklin Avenue.
Continue reading Wyckoff Moves to Build Recreational Trail Linking Turf Field and Playground
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Wyckoff NJ, in a surprising move, Wyckoff voters broke from the official GOP nominees and elected three alternate “Republicans for Wyckoff” candidates in Tuesday’s primary. This sets the stage for these candidates to run for seats on the Township Committee in the upcoming November elections.
Continue reading Wyckoff Voters Elect Alternate GOP Slate in Primary Upset
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Wyckoff NJ, on June 2, the Wyckoff Historical Society (WHS) proudly sponsored a Bergen County Historical Society blue marker at the Union Cemetery. This blue marker program, the largest of its kind in New Jersey, provides a mini history lesson on significant historical locations, enriching our understanding of local heritage.
Continue reading Preserving History: Wyckoff Historical Society’s Efforts at Union Cemetery
