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Local Mayors Clash Over Parkway Exit Plans in Bergen County

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Woodcliff Lake NJ, a growing debate over traffic issues at Exit 171 off the Garden State Parkway has sparked tension between local mayors in Bergen County. Drivers like Lauri Murray, who lives on Clairmont Drive in Woodcliff Lake, are frustrated with the current traffic flow. Murray, who has lived in the area for over 25 years, finds it inconvenient to navigate her way home after exiting the Parkway.

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Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Three Woodcliff Lake Residents on Garden State Parkway

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Woodcliff Lake NJ, A devastating single-car accident late Saturday night claimed the lives of three Woodcliff Lake residents. The crash occurred just before midnight on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge Township, according to local authorities.

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New Jersey Mayors Take Legal Stand Against Controversial Bogus “Affordable Housing” Law

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Montvale NJ, A bipartisan group of New Jersey mayors, led by Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali, has filed a lawsuit against the recently enacted housing law, P.L. 2024, c. 2. This action, brought by the Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (LLRP) coalition, challenges the new housing mandates and aims to protect local communities’ right to manage their growth responsibly.

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Towns to Challenge New Jersey’s Bogus “Affordable Housing Program”

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Montvale NJ, according to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali , “We will be filing our lawsuit, with a coalition of towns that also listen to their residents, very shortly to bring fairness to the affordable housing process. Once we file, we have only 30 days to include any other town interested in joining. Mayors and elected officials, contact me directly if you are interested at mghassali@montvaleboro.org”

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Coalition to Fight New Jersey Bogus “Affordable Housing Program” Continues to Grow

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Montvale  NJ, according to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali,  more towns joining our coalition and ACTUALLY fighting for their residents to bring fairness to the “affordable housing” “Program”. Each town committed $20,000 over two years.

Other towns will be listed once they complete the internal approval and signing on process. Towns already committed to join us with resolutions and joint defense agreements:

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Growing Coalition of Mayors Push Back on Affordable Housing Quotas

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Montvale NJ, Fair Share Housing in New Jersey refers to the legal and policy framework that ensures municipalities provide their fair share of affordable housing. This concept emerged from the landmark Mount Laurel decisions by the New Jersey Supreme Court, which ruled that municipalities have a constitutional obligation to provide affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents.

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Power Outage in Montvale: Rapid Response to Inclement Weather

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Montvale NJ, yesterday in Montvale, severe weather conditions caused a significant disruption near the railroad tracks. If you were in the area, you might have noticed a sudden power outage that left many residents and businesses in the dark. The cause of the outage appeared to be a lightning strike, although this has not yet been confirmed.

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Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali: do your internet transactions safely

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali joins the going list of mayors after a recent incident in Ridgewood, reminding residents to do your internet transactions safely. Agree to meet at this spot and not at your home.

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Montvale Parkway Service Area to Get a Face lift

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Montvale NJ, according to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali the Township of Montvale received a notice this week about the Parkway service area informing us that the existing convenience store associated with the on-site fueling area will be demolished, and a new one-story convenience store will be constructed. Additional improvements to the site to include the parking, drainage and fueling canopy changes.

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CITYMD OPENS NEW URGENT CARE CENTER IN MONTVALE

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Montvale NJ,  CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area, today announced the opening of a new site located at 62 Farm View in Montvale. Uniquely situated at a historic farm turned retail experience – The Shoppes at DePiero Farm – the latest CityMD marks the 21st location in New Jersey and the fifth in Bergen County. Continue reading CITYMD OPENS NEW URGENT CARE CENTER IN MONTVALE

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New Poll Shows Ghassali in Statistical Tie with Gottheimer

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Montvale NJ, A newly released poll shows Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali in a statistical tie with Democrat Josh Gottheimer and running stronger than any of the other Republican challengers.

“When voters learn that Gottheimer is against secure borders, votes 90% of the time with Nancy Pelosi, wants to raise taxes, and favors a government takeover of healthcare, we are confident that victory will be ours in November.” Stated Ghassali.

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Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali Raises $861,000 for his challenge to Rep. Josh Gottheimer

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor and Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, Mike Ghassali has raised $861,000 for his challenge to Rep. Josh Gottheimer.  Ghassali raised $560,000 in the 4th Quarter of 2019 and has $728,000 cash on hand.  For the 2nd straight quarter he out raised his nearest primary opponent by a more than 2-1 margin.

“We are sending a clear message to Josh Gottheimer and the Democratic establishment that we will fight as hard as we can to take back this seat. Josh has failed the people of the district with his lies and flip flopping on issues.” Stated Ghassali. “His vote to impeach the President shows he is kept on a short leash by Nancy Pelosi and that he is not the moderate that he claims to be.”

Support our campaign today and help us take back the 5th ———> https://secure.anedot.com/mike-ghassali-for-congress/donate

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Ghassali Campaign Calls Out Gottheimer For Failing to Take a Stance on Pelosi’s Impeachment Inquiry

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Montvale NJ, This evening, Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called for a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Congressman Josh Gottheimer has been evasive on the issue and has yet to release a statement on whether or not he supports Pelosi’s move towards impeachment.

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Montvale Mayor to Bid for GOP nod against Gottheimer

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Montvale NJ, This week Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali became the latest candidate to announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the 5th Congressional District in 2020:

“Friends, I am honored to announce my candidacy for U.S. Congress. Please join me at the official announcement ceremony and a rally on July 1st.”

Ghassali has voiced outspoken opposition to Sanctuary status for New Jersey.

Ghassali joins former Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley banking executive Frank Pallotta and 2018 nominee John McCann, a former councilman, in the race to face off against Josh Gotteimer

The winner will face-off with incumbent Democrat Josh Gottheimer.