Ho -Ho-Kus NJ, in a fortunate turn of events, no one was injured when a New Jersey Transit train collided with a car in Ho-Ho-Kus on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at the Hollywood Avenue crossing at approximately 10:15 a.m., according to NJ Transit officials.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, at least one (1) summons was issued in connection with an early Saturday evening, 03/02, incident in which the driver of a 2008 Ford Mustang drove the vehicle northbound on NJ Transit railroad tracks near the Ho-Ho-Kus train station.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a driver unfamiliar with streets leading to and from the Ho-Ho-Kus train station area, made a wrong turn early Tuesday evening, 12/20, and wound up stuck on a pair of active NJ Transit railroad tracks. A towing company employee and NJ Transit Police ESU officers worked in unison to free the struck 4-door sedan, and remove it from the tracks. No injuries were reported in the incident, which delayed most trains scheduled to pass through the Ho-Ho-Kus station by over one (1) hour. Ho-Ho-Kus Police officers were also dispatched to the incident.
Ridgewood NJ, at Wednesday’s Village Council meeting Village Manager Heather Mailander announced that Glenwood Road was reopening going one way from Ridgewood to Ho-Ho-Kus . Glenwood Road hill was closed while the NJ Department of Transportation and NJ Transit improved the railroad crossing at the Ho-Ho-Kus train station.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on or about May 13th and for the next two to three weeks roadwork will have roads closed and detours at various times involving the following Borough streets: Mill Rd, Arrow Lane, Cleverdon Rd, Brandywine Rd, Van Dyke Rd, Valley Forge Way & Washington Ave.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, The Ho-Ho-Kus Litter Clean-up was held on Saturday, May 8th. This special event, was hosted by the Mayor & Council, Shade Tree Commission, DPW, Contemporary Club and Volunteers is part of a town-wide effort to keep our public grounds and waterways litter free. The rainy weather slowed down the clean up just a bit but in the end even the ducks pitched in.
Ridgewood NJ, on or about May 15, 2021, the Glenwood Road Hill will be closed while the NJ Department of Transportation and NJ Transit improve the railroad crossing at the Ho-Ho-Kus train station. This closure will last for approximately 30 days. When Glenwood Road reopens, it will be a one-way street, down the hill.
Ridgewood NJ, On June 24th and June 25th, weather permitting, PSE&G will be working in the intersection of Upper Boulevard and Glenwood Road. During this time, the intersection will be closed for vehicles coming from Hillcrest Road. A detour will be in place, sending vehicles down to Fairmount Road, to Upper Boulevard, to the Ho-Ho-Kus hill. Going up Glenwood Road, from Ho-Ho-Kus, the same detour will be in place. In order to avoid this detour, please plan alternate routes.
Ridgewood NJ, On Friday, January 25, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting, Glenwood Road from Upper Boulevard down the hill to the Ho-Ho-Kus train station will be closed all day for tree trimming and removal work by the Village of Ridgewood Parks Department. Please plan an alternate route on this day.
Ridgewood NJ, Glenwood Road will be closed from Upper Boulevard to the Ho Ho Kus border on Friday, January 25th from 8am to 5pm. This closure is required to for tree trimming and tree removal work by the Village of Ridgewood that day.
photos courtesy of Joe Burns American Legion Post 53
July 11,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on June 27th the borough of Ho Ho Kus dedicated a historical sign at The Hopper – Zabriskie Family Cemetery in Ho-Ho-Kus. Located on at the lower train station parking lot. This hidden historical treasure was an Eagle Scout project by Alex Melarti, with help from Stan Kober. The project included a major cleanup, repairs, painting, adding mulch and gravel paths, erosion prevention, plantings, a new bench and the historical sign.
Pictured here(L to R) John Hanlon, Planning Bd President, Council President Doug Troast, Stan Kober, Project Liason, Scout Alex Melarti, Councilman Steve Shell, Borough Admin. Bill Jones, Chief Chris Minchin, and Councilman Kevin Crossley – special thanks to long time resident Joe Burns American Legion Post 53 for the pictures.
Ho Ho Kus NJ, Numerous summonses were issued to the driver and registered owner of a tractor trailer that got stuck on the Glenwood Road, Ridgewood hill leading up from the Ho-Ho-Kus train station on Wednesday afternoon, 05/16. Police officers from Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ridgewood Police, and NJ Transit Police were dispatched to the incident. The truck was finally freed from its predicament when a heavy duty tow truck winched it up the hill. Motor vehicle traffic was rerouted until the roadway was clear.
Ho Ho Kus NJ, an Eagle Scout is working on a Revitalization of the “Old Burying Ground” in Ho-Ho-Kus . The site is an area up by the train station near First Street and if you look down onto the large municipal parking lot on the right is the cemetery.
The Scout Alexander Melarti has done a nice job there and these last couple of items are putting a nice touch to his work to honor the families of the deceased.
Eagle Scout Revitalization Project of “The Old Burying Ground”
Prepared by Alexander Melarti (Eagle Scout – Troop 7)
And
Stanley A. Kober (Historic Ho-Ho-Kus Researcher)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Eagle Scout candidate’s full legal name: ALEXANDER MELARTI
Eagle Scout Service Project Name: REVITALIZING OF “THE OLD BURYING GROUND”
“The project will take place on First street in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. There is a 200 year old cemetery where some of the Hopper and Zabriskie families are buried; the families were the first inhabitants of Ho-Ho-Kus, and a member of the Zabriskie’s built what is now called the Ho-Ho-Kus inn and tavern. The last time any proper care was given to the cemetery was in 2006. The shrubs that were planted behind the headstones have become overgrown, and fall over the graves. Weeds, leaves, and dead thicket cover most of the floor of the plot, and the tarp under the gravel path leading up from the parking lot is in disarray. There is also a slope on one side of the cemetery where erosion has created a side entrance to the lot.
“This project has 4 steps. The first is to fundraise for the materials and supplies needed. The Second Step is to clean out all the debris, and trim the shrubs hanging over the grave. The third step is to add stones to the eroded side entrance in an attempt to terrace the dirt. The gravel path will be redone, and wood chips will be laid down in the fenced in section of the lot to further prevent erosion. The last step is to repair and repaint the fence posts surrounding the lot. In addition there will be a bench, an interpretive panel outside the fenced in area, and some evergreen plantings inside the lot.
“The interpretive panel will contain a brief history of the cemetery’s occupants and the role they played in the town’s history It will be placed on the perimeter of the fence where it meets the gravel path. [added recently is the installation of a QR code on the plaque that will be linked to the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus Master Plan].
“The Bench will match the style of the other outdoor benches of the town; the bench is made of steel and extruded aluminum with a heat fused poly-vinyl coating. It will be placed parallel to the pathway, and two feet from the fence.” [Excerpted from Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook by Alexander Melarti dated 10/23/17]
The funds to be raised will cover the purchase of the Park Bench, the Interpretive Panel, shrubbery, and other assorted materials to make the historic family cemetery a place of honor for the families interred there. Some of the items are in the process of being ordered and it would be very beneficial for the funds to be received as soon as possible.
We are extremely grateful for whatever anyone may donate for this worthwhile Eagle Scout Project honoring these families.
LOCATION: The area up by the Ho-Ho-Kus train station is First Street and if you look down onto the large municipal parking lot, on your right is the cemetery. The young Scout has done a nice job there and these last couple of items are putting a nice touch to his work to honor the families of the deceased. Click on this link and it will take you to the site. https://goo.gl/maps/PDZha5kbGhr
Ho Ho Kus NJ, The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and NJ Transit (NJT) have concerns about the large trucks trying to maneuver up and down the Glenwood Road hill, as well as motorists who come down the hill, stop in the middle of the train tracks to drop someone off at the train station, and then make a U-turn on the tracks to go back up the hill. Due to these occurrences, NJDOT and NJT considered either closing down the Glenwood Road hill completely or making Glenwood Road one-way, going down the hill.
This was met by the Village Council adopting a resolution, and comments from many Ridgewood residents, and the Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber of Commerce urging that the Glenwood Road hill remain open in both directions. NJDOT and NJT have agreed to a six-month enforcement period, from January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 and then a three-month quiet period, from July 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 with no enforcement. NJDOT and NJT will be closely monitoring the activities at the Ho-Ho-Kus train station during the entire nine-month period, and then will make their final decision. The Village Council has adopted an ordinance prohibiting oversized or overweight vehicles from traveling on this road, and signs are being posted.
Village Manager Heather A. Mailander , “We urge all Ridgewood residents using the Glenwood Road hill to and from the Ho-Ho-Kus train station, to obey all regulations while using this route so that the decision will be to allow the Glenwood Road hill to remain open in both directions.”
Ridgewood NJ, UPDATE: Beginning January 1, 2018, Ho-Ho-Kus Police will undertake an enforcement campaign at the Glenwood Road grade crossing that targets unlawful truck traffic and drivers executing illegal U-turns. The enforcement campaign is expected to last six (6) months. After completion of the targeted enforcement campaign, there will be a three (3) month review period. NJDOT will render a decision as to the future of the Glenwood Road grade crossing following the review period.
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