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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River has received a $560,000 check from State Senator Holly Schepisi for stormwater channel management. The mayor and Council said ,”We express our gratitude to Senator Schepisi for her commendable efforts in securing funding from the state, which will significantly aid Saddle River in flood control.”
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Saddle River NJ, on Friday afternoon December 22nd, Saddle River patrol units were dispatched to a residence off of Chestnut Ridge Road for a residential burglary. Unknown actors smashed a rear first floor window for access to the unoccupied home. The alarms system was not activated which allowed these actors ample time to ransack the entire home. Please set your alarms system as much as possible, even when you’re home.
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Saddle River NJ, a collision involving a stolen vehicle and a toppled utility pole led to the closure of Route 17 in both directions near Saddle River, as indicated by reports from the New Jersey Department of Transportation and law enforcement.
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photos courtesy of Mayor Kurpis
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Saddle River NJ, the Saddle River Covered Bridge is finally coming about. The bridge will connect 10+ acres of unused landlocked land to the beautiful Rindlaub Park. According to Saddle River Mayor Kurpis the borough is exploring several amenities, such as River view, sculptures, bird watching, fishing, walking trail, etc.
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Continue reading Saddle River Beefs Up Security With Two New Police Cruisers
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Saddle River NJ, the TEN HOEVE REALTY GROUP list two towns from Bergen County in their list of five secret towns that offer the best bang for your buck, ie… lower property tax rates.
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Saddle River NJ, at the September 13, 2023 Saddle River Board of Education Meeting, Special Counsel, Kerri Wright and General Counsel, Matthew Giacobbe presented on why the Board has embarked on a feasibility study, what is contained in such a study, how the process works, and our current middle school contract with Ramsey and possible middle school send/ receive options.
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Saddle River Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella investigates drowning in Saddle River announcing the following information:
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Saddle River NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of STEVEN RUGELES (DOB: 01/06/1993; married; unemployed) of 1204 Fairmount Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ; SANTIAGO CAMARGO-ROJAS (DOB: 05/03/1999; single; unemployed) of 738 Seaport Drive, Elizabeth, NJ; and NICHOLAS BUITRAGO-GRILLO (DOB: 2/01/2000; single; unemployed) of 738 Seaport Drive, Elizabeth, NJ on charges of conspiracy to commit burglary, money laundering, receiving stolen property, possession of false government documents and possession of burglar tools. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and several other Bergen County police departments.
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Saddle River NJ, Orange & Rockland trims trees to remove trees along their distribution lines at least every four years, and on our transmission lines every three years. We trim about 1,200 miles of our distribution system every year.
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photos courtesy of Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department
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Saddle River Nj, Sunday morning Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department Truck 641 responded to a commercial occupancy on Boroline Road in Saddle River for smoke on three floors from unattended cooking kitchen fire. The Waldwick truck crew assisted in ventilation before being released by command. No injuries reported.
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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police Department Traffic Alert – West Saddle River Road will be closed Tuesday March 28th from 11AM to 4PM between East Allendale Road and Pleasant Avenue for utility work. Plan Accordingly. Residents and local traffic only will be allowed in the closed area.
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Saddle River NJ, the property formerly known as the Rosey O’Donnell estate in Saddle River and now the site of a proposed 60-unit East Allendale Road townhouse project once again became the center of discussions that stretched on to three hours Wednesday as borough officials and residents raised further questions and new topics about its development.
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Saddle River NJ , Paul Larsen Gallery is pleased to present Human Kind by Serge Strosberg on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at 6pm.
Human Kind will feature six selected paintings by Serge Strosberg. The six works featured at Paul Larsen Gallery will showcase portraits of subjects ranging in age and familiarity, each one capturing a particular energy and moment in its own unique atmosphere. Most works are done in oil and egg tempera paint on canvas. They will be on view through October 22nd, 2022.
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