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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.
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Saddle River NJ, last week the Saddle River Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Old Woods Rd for an activated Carbon Monoxide Alarm. Engine 1131, PSEG, and Saddle River Police responded and investigated the cause for the activation. Valley Health System Paramedic Unit 413 also responded and evaluated the residents for Carbon Monoxide exposure.
These types of Incidents are reminders that smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors save lives.
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Saddle River NJ, Route 17 southbound was the scene of another rainy Sunday, 03/28, “off the roadway” crash, this one occurring in Saddle River, near East Allendale Avenue. What appeared to have been a Toyota pick up truck wound up in a wooded area between a highway entrance and exit ramp. One (1) victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A significant fuel spill was associated with the mishap according to a police supervisor at the scene. Two (2) tow trucks were required to remove the vehicle from the wooded area and haul it from the scene. Saddle River Police was assisted by Upper Saddle River Police and Allendale Police at the scene. Saddle River Fire department also responded along with Allendale EMS.
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Glen Rock NJ, Stag House and Mane Loft at Stag House (formerly Doe.Tique), a full-service barbershop and salon located in Glen Rock, announce their relocation to 67 E Allendale Road, Saddle River, NJ, next to the Saddle River Inn. This expansion allows for the continued development of barber and salon services and an increase in capacity while keeping client health and safety as the top priority.
Continue reading Stag House of Glen Rock Relocates and Expands to Historic Saddle River
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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Fire Department announces the untimely passing of Firefighter and Vice President Mark Murray. Mark was a life member and currently held the position of Vice President of the fire association. Mark was called the “cornerstone ” on the department .
Continue reading Saddle River Loses Longtime Member of the Fire Department
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Saddle River NJ, it seems Rosie O’Donnell is having some trouble selling her $6 million Saddle River mansion. The “English country estate”, sits on over five acres of land and was built in 1928, the structure has undergone extensive renovations over the years . According to New Jersey property records the property has been on the market for the past five years and still can’t find a buyer.
Continue reading Still No Takers for Rosie O’Donnell’s Saddle River Mansion
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Saddle River NJ, Attorney Gurbir S. Grewal announced that five people have been charged with first-degree conspiracy for allegedly conspiring to defraud two investors and two mortgage lenders of more than $500,000 through fraudulent real estate investments and then launder the proceeds through bank accounts controlled by three of the defendants.
Continue reading Five Charged With Conspiring to Defraud Investors and Mortgage Lenders
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Saddle River NJ, after much delay the Borough of Saddle River has scheduled a four-day remote hearing to determine the borough’s compliance with its affordable housing mandate is scheduled to begin Thursday January 21st.
Continue reading Saddle River Schedules Affordable Housing Hearing
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Upper Saddle River NJ, A New Year, but the same old problems for Upper Saddle and Saddle River communities. Apparently brown Wonka water is good for home values in one of the richest zip codes in the United States 07458. Of course I am being facetious. All kidding aside have you checked your home value lately?
Continue reading New Year But Same Old Runoff Problem for Upper Saddle and Saddle River Communities
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Saddle River NJ, the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to a home on the East side of town for a reported structure fire. Upon signing in service, Chief Salvatori was advised by Saddle River Police Department that the attached garage was fully involved and he asked for his 2nd alarm mutual aid companies.
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Saddle River NJ, Friday night just after 10pm the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to Route 17 South for a vehicle fire. Arrival on the scene and confirmed the engine compartment of the vehicle on fire. Engine 1131 arrived on scene and the crew stretched a hand line and extinguished the fire. Ladder 1141 arrived on scene and provided a traffic block to protect the crews operating and the ladder crew assisted with overhaul. Tanker 1134 and Engine 1133 also responded and stood by as an additional water source if needed. There were no injuries as the driver was able to pull the vehicle over and safely exit.
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Saddle River NJ, its 93° and sunny in Saddle River today. During this scorching heat on July 20th the Saddle River Fire Department has responded to 3 calls, including a vehicle fire on Route 17. A quick response from Saddle River Fire & Saddle River Police resulted in containing the fire to the engine compartment of the vehicle. After this busy morning, the members made a quick stop at Dairy Queen to cool off!
