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HACKENSACK, NJ — Leadership is staying in the family — and the city — as Hackensack’s governing body has officially tapped retired Fire Chief Thomas Freeman, a 40-year veteran of the Hackensack Fire Department, to serve as the city’s new municipal manager.
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ — A long-awaited addition to Rindlaub Park is finally ready for its public debut. The $2 million covered bridge and nature trail expansion will be formally unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 11, marking a significant milestone in Saddle River’s 20-year master plan.
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PARK RIDGE, NJ – A growing group of Park Ridge residents has launched a campaign to recall Board of Education member Robert Fisher Jr., arguing that his move to Tennessee makes him unfit to represent the local community.
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WESTWOOD, NJ — A potentially disastrous Fourth of July evening in downtown Westwood was averted thanks to the swift and coordinated actions of local first responders and utility crews, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood invites community members to attend a public review session for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project. This federally funded initiative—administered through the NJDOT Local Aid Safe Routes to School Program—aims to improve walking and biking conditions for students across Ridgewood.
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Dover’s Mayor Cites Safety Concerns After Burqa-Clad Activist Halts Meeting
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Dover NJ, in a controversial move, Dover Mayor James Dodd announced on May 27 that all future town council meetings will be held virtually following a string of disruptions, culminating in a bizarre confrontation at the latest session.
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Cliffside park NJ, a total of $38,886 in cash property tax payments has gone missing from the Cliffside Park Borough Tax Office, sparking a police investigation and leading to a significant policy change: the borough will no longer accept cash for property tax payments.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, the Borough of Franklin Lakes has introduced its 2025 municipal budget, totaling $23.38 million, with a 4.9% increase in the tax levy.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Unveils $23.38M Budget for 2025 — What Homeowners Need to Know
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Ridgewood Nj, at the Monday night Ridgewood Village Council Reorganization Meeting, significant transitions marked the start of a new chapter for the community. Newly elected councilmembers Paul Vagianos, Pam Perron, and Frank Mortimer were officially sworn in, while the Village bid farewell to outgoing Councilmember Lorraine Reynolds.
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