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Continue reading Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is performing two free, outdoor concerts this weekend
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Saddle River NJ, on June 6th the Saddle River Fire Association / Department marked its 110th anniversary .
Continue reading The Saddle River Fire Department Marks its 110th Anniversary
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Saddle River NJ , Saddle River Police are currently asking residents for surveillance video from June 2 and June 3rd . Please check your security cameras for footage from early this morning. We are looking for any and all video of actors on your property or walking in the street near your property. Search for footage between 2AM and 7AM. If you locate any video of suspects on your property, please contact the police desk at 201-327-5300. Tell the dispatcher you have footage of suspects for the Detectives.
Rabid Wildlife Alert!
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Saddle River NJ, last week patrol units were dispatched to a neighborhood off of Chestnut Ridge Rd for a report of a sick fox in the yard. Upon arrival, patrol found the animal to be visibly sick and witnessed it attack a resident’s dog. Patrol was able to capture the fox and surrender it to TYCO Animal Control for testing. Thursday afternoon Saddle River Police were advised that the Fox has tested positive for rabies.
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Saddle River NJ, a resident of the borough has filed a lawsuit alleging the Saddle River Planning Board approved a 112-unit affordable apartment complex without allowing time for objector statements and witnesses.
Continue reading Lawsuit Filed to Invalidate Saddle River Affordable Housing Approval
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is returning for its beloved summer concerts, with two performances scheduled for the weekend of July 9-10. On Saturday, the orchestra will perform at Rindlaub Park in Saddle River, and on Sunday, it will play at the Westwood Gazebo.
Continue reading SUMMER CONCERT DATES FOR THE RIDGEWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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Saddle River NJ, If you try to Google-map it, the house is shrouded in shrubbery and leafy Northern Red Oak.
But it’s still there, the 8,000 square-foot mansion on Fox Hedge Road in Saddle River, NJ—a potential upcoming shooting location this fall for the upcoming docuseries, The King of Con, and former home of local legend, Thomas Giacomaro.
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Saddle River NJ , Saddle River Police on Saturday February 18th reported a Criminal Activity Alert , In the alert Car thieves are in Saddle River and had tried to steal a vehicle from the Twin-Brooks section of town. LOCK your Vehicles and REMOVE Your key Fob.
Continue reading Saddle River Police Report Attempted Car Thefts on Saturday
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Mahwah NJ, this Mahwah mansion was the most expensive house sold in NJ last year. The sale was confirmed by listing agent Sonja Cullaro of Christie’s International Real Estate in Ridgewood and the buyer’s agent, Christine Frosini of Sotheby’s International Realty Prominent Properties in Saddle River for $26,000,000.
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Saddle River NJ, a Saddle River resident off of Chestnut Ridge road reported two suspects trying to steal a car from their driveway. Multiple patrol units and canine units were dispatched to the area but the suspects fled the area. It’s very common they return to the same town or neighborhood to steal cars. Please remove your valuables from your cars, lock your vehicles and bring your key fobs inside.
REPROT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY 201-327-5300
photo courtesy of the Saddle River Fire Department
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Saddle River NJ, according to the Saddle River Fire Department at approximately 3:30pm Friday afternoon, the fire department was requested to a home in the borough for a reported structure fire. Fast arriving police units confirmed a fire on the second floor. Chief 1130 requested our 2nd alarm be dispatched to the scene. Engine 1131 arrived on scene, established a water supply and stretched an attack line quickly knocking down the fire. Thank you to all of the mutual aid who responded to the scene to assist us and covered Saddle River while we operated at this scene.
Continue reading Saddle River Fire Department Responds to Friday Afternoon Fire
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Saddle River NJ, just before 6:30pm Sunday evening, the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to respond for a barn fire in the South East section of the town. A 2nd alarm was transmitted bringing in additional manpower and apparatus to combat the difficult blaze. Saddle River Fire Department apparatus deployed over 2500’ of fire hose. 3 firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion by Valley Hospital’s BLS. A special thank you to our brothers and sisters at Allendale Fire Department and Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department for helping us repack the hose onto our apparatus back at Saddle River Fire Department .
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Saddle River NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, proudly announced today that 12 Warewoods Road, Saddle River, is currently listed for sale by Realtor® Associates, Zeibour “Susan” Koushagjian, and Kevork “George” Koushagjian, of the Mahwah/Saddle River Sales Gallery. The brokerage notably leads as the #1 real estate brokerage for $1 million + transactions in Northwest Bergen County year to date as per the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service.
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Demarest NJ, Saint Peter the Apostle School in Philadelphia recently received a delivery of over 700 books courtesy of Adventures in Ink. Academy of the Holy Angels junior Isabella Dail of Saddle River initiated this non-profit child literacy and educational equity program in 2018. These days, she is expanding her effort with the help of new team members.
Continue reading Saddle River teen’s non-profit promotes child literacy and educational equity
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SADDLE RIVER NJ, according to CBS news Rosie O’Donnell is no longer a New Jersey home owner and her former 9,000 square foot Saddle River mansion is being demolished and turned into affordable housing.
