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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.
photos courtesy of the New Milford Fire Department
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NEW MILFORD, NJ — Tuesday, July 9, 2025 — Emergency crews rushed to a residential neighborhood in New Milford just before 7:30 a.m. after a garbage truck crashed into a home, striking two parked cars and damaging a gas meter.
Continue reading Garbage Truck Crashes into Home in New Milford — No Injuries Reported
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — As scorching temperatures continue to grip the region, the City of Englewood Fire Department has been working tirelessly, responding to over a dozen emergency calls amid the extreme heat.
photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark the new radar sign on East Glen Avenue at the PSE&G right of way went operational Wednesday morning! Keith thanked the Citizens Safety Advisory Committee (CSAC) and our amazing Signal Division for their continued efforts to make our roads safe here in Ridgewood.
Continue reading Speeders Beware in the Village of Ridgewood
Two Drivers Hit Same Utility Pole 14 Hours Apart During Nor’easter
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Glen Rock NJ, a stretch of Route 208 in Glen Rock became a danger zone last month when two separate drivers crashed into the same utility pole just 14 hours apart. According to Glen Rock Police, the crashes were no coincidence—they were the direct result of hydroplaning caused by heavy rain and poor drainage during a spring nor’easter.
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Glen Rock NJ, a fallen tree on Thurston Terrace caused a power outage affecting 46 PSE&G customers in Glen Rock on the morning of Saturday, May 31.
Continue reading Power Outage in Glen Rock Affects 46 Homes After Tree Falls on Thurston Terrace
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Ridgewood NJ, a minor vehicle accident early Friday morning, May 30, led to the leak of hazardous material and temporary power disruption at the Ridgewood Public Schools Administrative Building on Cottage Place.
Continue reading Electrical Transformer Damaged Outside Ridgewood Public Schools Admin Building
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Glen Rock NJ, a driver narrowly avoided serious injury or worse when a high-voltage power line struck her vehicle’s windshield late Thursday morning on Cornwall Road in Glen Rock. The dramatic incident occurred after a fallen tree dislodged the power line, sending it crashing onto the car just seconds later.
Continue reading Glen Rock Driver Survives Scare After Live Power Line Falls on Windshield
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a large shade tree came crashing down across West Saddle River Road, just north of Hollywood Avenue, on the morning of Sunday, May 4, disrupting utility services for multiple residents in the area.
Continue reading Fallen Tree Disrupts Utility Services in Ho-Ho-Kus, Damages Utility Poles
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Glen Rock NJ, on Sunday afternoon, April 27, Glen Rock Police Patrol Officer Adam Pyatak was on the scene of a downed tree incident on Glen Avenue, where he stood by awaiting the arrival of a PSE&G Electric Division troubleshooter.
Continue reading Downed Tree on Glen Avenue in Glen Rock Causes Minor Damage, No Injuries Reported
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Twp. of Washington NJ, there is an emergency road closure on Hoover Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Curtis Place due to a large tree that has fallen during the overnight hours. Currently, PSE&G and emergency crews are aware of the situation and are working to clear the roadway, which is expected to continue into the daylight hours.
Continue reading Township of Washington Police Department : Emergency Road Closure – Hoover Avenue
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Newark NJ, a PSE&G employee’s training proved life-saving when he used an umbrella to stop a pit bull attack on a 9-year-old girl in Newark.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey residents should prepare for a jump in their monthly electric bills starting in June, as the state’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has announced rate increases following the latest Basic Generation Service auction.
Continue reading New Jersey Homeowners Facing Drastically Higher Electric Bills This Spring
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a massive tree was brought down by high winds on Monday morning, February 17, completely blocking a portion of East Saddle River Road just north of Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey.
Continue reading High Winds Topple Massive Tree, Blocking East Saddle River Road in Ho-Ho-Kus
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Ridgewood NJ, a serious crash on South Maple Avenue in Ridgewood late Tuesday morning (February 11) resulted in emergency responders administering Narcan to the driver of a blue Mercedes-Benz sedan after the vehicle collided head-on with at least two utility poles. South Maple Avenue was closed near Stillwell Place due to the accident.
Continue reading Ridgewood Crash: Driver Revived with Narcan After Slamming Into Utility Poles
