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Upper Saddle River NJ, Rachel Simon, a 10-year-old from Upper Saddle River, has won a prestigious national writing award from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for her heartwarming composition, “Grandma’s Matzoh Ball Soup.” The award, which was presented at a ceremony hosted by the Women’s Club of Upper Saddle River, came just in time for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FRANCISCO B. VERDUGO, 22, of Upper Saddle River, NJ, who was identified as an additional suspect involved in an armed robbery investigation, which was previously announced on May 21, 2024. This additional arrest is the result of the continuing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Allendale Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Dillon.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police report a small bear sighted in the Brook Road area.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, Jeffrey Smyrychynski, a 54-year-old Oakland resident, has filed a lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court against Upper Saddle River, claiming he was unfairly terminated in favor of a younger employee. Smyrychynski, who began his role as assistant treasurer in July 2017, names the borough council members, mayor, and borough administrator Theodore Preusch among the defendants. Upper Saddle River officials have not yet responded to requests for comment.
Continue reading Former Assistant Treasurer Alleges Age Discrimination in Upper Saddle River Firing
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Upper Saddle River NJ,the Upper Saddle River Police Department, Mayor Fardanesh, and Town Council had the pleasure of honoring USR resident, Dr. Robert Andtbacka with a Meritorious Service Award.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police is investigating two scams that occurred over the last 72 hours. These scams fit a common pattern involving the request for large quantities of cash or gift cards.
Continue reading “a family member in trouble” Scam Making to Rounds in Upper Saddle River
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Upper Saddle River NJ, after a decade-long legal battle, the borough has been awarded a $900,000 settlement over the discharge of approximately 540,000 gallons of waste into the Saddle River by the Rockland County Sewer District No. 1.
Continue reading Upper Saddle River Wins Decade Old Lawsuit Over Sewage Discharge
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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Fire Department is looking for old junk cars .
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River grade school district, part of the Northern Highlands Regional School District, is prioritizing school security by introducing an armed guard.
Continue reading Upper Saddle River Joins Growing List of Schools Hiring Armed Security
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police Department are currently investigating two (2) home burglaries that occurred on 12/26 and 12/30. The burglaries were committed between the late afternoon and early evening hours. Both homes were entered by force and unoccupied during the crimes. Residents are reminded to IMMEDIATELY report any and all suspicious activity. Call the Upper Saddle River Police at 201-327-2700.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) urges its customers to learn the signs that a crook is trying to rip them off by posing as a company employee and demanding money.
Scammers are inventive, resourceful and persistent. They contact customers by email, text, phone and by showing up at homes and businesses. The best defense for customers is to be aware of the methods scammers use.
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Park Ridge NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that a state grand jury indicted a father and son from Bergen County for allegedly defrauding investors and mortgage lenders of more than $2.5 million through an investment scam involving Jersey Shore real estate.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, it is common to see social media posts claiming someone’s lost pet or family member was found, with the intent to reunite them with their family. Users frequently share these posts in hopes of assisting others. Scammers are using these same lures to circulate what starts as an innocuous post. Once the post is shared with a sizable audience, the scammer changes the original link to direct users to a malicious or fraudulent website. In at least one case, the malicious URL led users to a fraudulent advertisement for a rental property. These schemes are referred to as “bait and switch” posts and are often successful as they tug on the heartstrings of social media users with good intentions of supporting efforts to reunite loved ones. Users who share these posts are often unaware that they have been subsequently altered and are unknowingly putting their friends and family at risk of visiting a fraudulent or malicious website and divulging sensitive information.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, Francis J. Grout, 92, on September 18, 2023 of Upper Saddle River, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Philomena. Loving father of Jason and the late Michael. Francis was a member of the Upper Saddle River Fire Department and achieved Chief status. He was mayor of Upper Saddle River from 1990 – 1999. Francis was a Korean War Veteran. He was a great handyman and loved to build things around the house. He also had an excellent sense of humor and was a great storyteller. Visitation was held on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 9 AM – 11 AM at Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Ave, Ramsey. A funeral mass was celebrated following visitation at 11:30 AM at Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. Interment will follow at Saddle River Reformed Church Cemetery in Upper Saddle River.
Continue reading Former Mayor of Upper Saddle River Francis J. Grout Passes Away at 92
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Upper Saddle River NJ, for the second time in a week a body of a man was discovered in Lake Hopatcong. Police confirm the body of another man was recovered there Tuesday following an overnight search.
Continue reading NJ State Police Divers Recover Upper Saddle River Man’s Body from Lake Hopatcong
