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Twp. of Washington NJ, a Township of Washington man faces murder charges. Mary E. Huber suffered multiple knife wounds and bruises and was pronounced dead at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood .
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Twp. of Washington NJ , Township DPW has received it’s new ODB Leaf Vacuum this week just in time for leaf collection season This machine will be used mainly to clear county roads more efficiently and is a much safer option for our crews. ODB bills itself as,” The fastest, most efficient way to collect leaves and debris. One vehicle and one person: working safely from the cab of the truck. We can help you find the right configuration to maximize productivity.”
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Twp of Washington NJ, Sunday morning the Washington Township responded to a working house fire in the township. The fire was under control in about 30 minutes. The quick response by the fire department enabled us to contain the fire to the garage saving the home from extensive damage. No injuries were reported. Mutual aid was requested from Woodcliff Lake for a FAST team and Westwood and Ho-Ho-Kus for coverage of the town. Also responding were ambulances from Hillsdale VAC and Valley Hospital. We thank all of our mutual aid for their assistance. A big shout out to the wives of the firefighters today. They came out in the rain, brought water and coffee for our members and it was greatly appreciated.
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Twp . of Washington NJ, MOSQUITO SPRAYING TOMORROW – 10/6/21 – The BC Mosquito Control will be performing an early morning ULV Truck Spray in the Township on Wednesday October 6, 2021 between the hours of 4-6 AM. They will be spraying duet adulticide to eliminate active, adult mosquitoes as well as Vectobac larvacide to help control the mosquito larvae. As a precaution, please keep your windows closed. In the event that it rains, the spray will be postponed until the following day. For the Adulticide Fact Sheets on the material to be used along with the map of the spray area please visit here: https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/mosquito-control
Photo credits to MPFD member Nick Benedetto.
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Ridgewood NJ, 9/11 remembrances were held across Bergen county . The Village of Ridgewood lost 12 neighbors on that day and the Village of Ridgewood hosted a 9/11 remembrance to remember and honor all those tragically lost on 9/11 at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square .
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Twp.of Washington NJ, Wednesday morning the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported truck fire on the Garden State Parkway North. Due to the fact that there are no fire hydrants on the Parkway an additional Engine was requested from Paramus Fire Co. 1 for additional water supply. Great job by our volunteers with a quick knockdown of the fire.
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Kabul, Afghanistan, Twelve Americans were killed on Thursday in two suicide bombings around the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, where U.S. forces have been working to evacuate thousands of U.S. and Afghan civilians.
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Paramus NJ, Christopher Righetti was denied parole once again . Righetti is serving a life sentence, for the rape and murder of Kim Montelaro a graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy high school, then a 20 year old law student who he abducted at knifepoint from a popular shopping mall and forced into woods near the Pine Lake Swim Club in Township of Washington .
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Twp of Washington NJ, a trailer loaded with scrap metal buckled and dropped to the roadway while being pulled by a tractor southbound in the 500 block of Pascack Road, Washington Township on Tuesday morning, 07/13. No injuries were reported in the incident. Washington Township Police closed a portion of Pascack Road while the trailer’s contents were off-loaded before it was removed from the scene by a heavy duty wrecker. Police at the scene indicated that several summons would likely be issued in connection with the mishap.
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Twp of Washington NJ, Twp of Washington Residents are advised to be on the lookout Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) will be in the Township starting Monday May 10th and for approximately the next four or more weeks performing gas meter safety inspections of all Township residents. They will be in the Township Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
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Twp of Washington NJ, this is a test , this is only a test , the Westwood Regional School District will be conducting the annual servicing of the Lightning Detection System on April 7th, 2021. Please be aware that the strobes and horns will be going off as they test the system.
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Twp of Washington NJ, a 15-year-old boy was robbed when he tried to buy a pair of used sneakers from a stranger at Washington Town Center on Pascack Road ,in Twp of Washington.
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Twp of Washington NJ, Tuesday night an alleged gas leak near the Lukoil gas station at 290 Pascack Rd, Township Of Washington, sent Township police and Firefighters to the scene ,temporarily blocking Pascack road and the entrance to the Fresh Grocers Supermarket .
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