Paramus Fire Department Welcomes New Volunteer Firefighters to the Line
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Paramus NJ, The Paramus Fire Department has officially grown its family, swearing in a dedicated new group of volunteer firefighters ready to protect and serve the Paramus community.
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Paramus NJ, Commuters in Paramus can finally breathe a sigh of relief—with a side of caution. The Paramus Police Department has officially reopened Century Road to both eastbound and westbound traffic. This includes the vital access point from Route 17 North, which had previously caused significant headaches for local drivers.
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Paramus NJ, experienced a terrifying but thankfully false alarm this morning following a confirmed “swatting” incident targeting the high school. Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza and the Paramus Police Department quickly confirmed that the large-scale emergency response was due to a hoax, intended to trigger panic and a massive deployment of law enforcement resources.
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Paramus NJ, no more cash payments—that’s the new policy for property and sewer tax payments in Paramus, NJ. The Borough Council recently approved a resolution eliminating cash transactions, requiring residents to pay through personal checks, bank or certified checks, money orders, or credit cards instead.
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Paramus NJ, Borough of Paramus officials are exploring a potential lawsuit against American Dream, the Meadowlands megamall, for operating retail stores on Sundays in violation of Bergen County’s historic Blue Laws. The mall has reportedly been defying these laws for nearly a year, multiply news outlets sparking outrage among local leaders and residents.
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Paramus NJ, Paramus residents will see major upgrades to the intersection of Midland and Farview Avenues next year. Mayor Chris DiPiazza made the announcement on Facebook. This key crossing has been selected by the Borough Council as the focus for safety and traffic improvements, which include adding left-turn lanes, enhancing sidewalks, and removing outdated traffic features. The Council recently approved the project to go to bid, marking a big step forward in the town’s effort to modernize busy intersections.
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Paramus NJ, a new Costco is set to be built in Paramus, off Route 17 , on the site of the former Stop & Shop, according to Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza. The plans for the new Costco Wholesale location were officially submitted to the Paramus Planning Board on Thursday morning.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its major Emergency Department (ED) expansion project. The ED currently has 19 beds and will increase to 49 beds with specialized areas for those experiencing a mental health crisis, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients. Once completed, the ED will have separate areas for those seeking mental health services and those coming in for acute medical care with 30 beds dedicated to behavioral health and substance use disorder patients.
