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Republican Gubnatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Pays A Visit to Upper Saddle River to Celebrate Octoberfest

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Republican Gubnatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli once again visited Bergen County. This time he paid a visit to Upper Saddle River as they celebrated Octoberfest. Ciattarelli stepped up his attacks as news broke that “Federal investigators descended on two state-run veterans homes this week as part of the U.S. government’s investigation into deficiencies in care at the nursing homes that had one of the highest COVID death tolls in the nation, a New Jersey official confirmed late Thursday. Sources at both homes say investigators from the U.S. Department of Justice interviewed residents and staff at the beginning of the week at the Menlo Park veterans home and Wednesday and Thursday at its sister facility in Paramus.”

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National Drive Electric Week 2021

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Nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of electric & plug-in hybrid vehicles

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Upper Saddle River NJ, on Saturday October 2nd from 10am to 2pm, come join us for a a fun day and learn all about the benefits of driving electric vehicles. You’ll have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some of the latest EVs on the market and take a drive through town.

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Forger Arrested at Route 17 South Traffic Stop in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, according to the Upper Saddle River Police a 30 year-old male from the Bronx, New York was stopped for driving with a suspended license on Route 17 South. The male was found in possession of a fraudulent NJ Driver’s License and counterfeit currency. The male was arrested and charged with two counts of Forgery. He was released on his own recognizance.

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North Arlington Woman Arrested on Route 17 North in Upper Saddle River with 90 bags of Heroin

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Upper Saddle River NJ, according to the Upper Saddle River Police , a 38 year-old female from North Arlington was stopped on Route 17 North for various motor vehicle offenses. The female was subsequently found in possession of approximately 90 bags of heroin. She was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Hypodermic Needles, and numerous motor vehicle offenses. The female was subsequently released on her own recognizance.

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Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency in Response to Tropical Storm Ida

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Trenton NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective immediately in response to Tropical Storm Ida. Executive Order No. 259 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.

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No Injuries Reported at Upper Saddle River Fire

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Upper Saddle River NJ, on Thursday the Upper Saddle River Fire Department was requested to a home within the borough for a reported structure fire. First arriving units from Upper Saddle River Police reported they had smoke showing from the structure and Asst. Chief 1240 requested the second alarm be struck bringing in additional apparatus and man power to the scene. The fire was placed under control shortly after arrival of  Upper Saddle River Fire Department apparatus and there were no injuries.

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Upper Saddle River Police Report Scammers Calling Using Storm Damage Inspections

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police Department received several reports from residents in regards to a party calling residents and requesting to inspect storm damage from the recent storm. The callback number is not a working number and appears to be a possible scamming attempt. Please report any similar incidents to the Upper Saddle River Police Department.

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Upper Saddle River Has a New Council Person

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Upper Saddle River NJ, in accordance with NJ Statutes, the Republican Municipal Committee has chosen Sarah Drennan to replace Councilman Douglas Rotella, who stepped down on June 15th. Sarah was sworn in by Mayor Joanne Minichetti at the public meeting on July 1st at 8 p.m. Sarah will serve as the council liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission and the USRA Coalition.

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Upper Saddle River Councilman Resigns

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Upper Saddle River NJ,  Councilman Douglas Rotella announced his resignation Tuesday, after serving two years on the council. He will be moving to Long Beach Island, Mayor Joanne Minichetti said.

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Upper Saddle River Police Report three car burglaries and one stolen motor vehicle in broad daylight

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Upper Saddle River NJ, during the past 36 hours, the Upper Saddle River Police Department has investigated three car burglaries and one stolen motor vehicle. We again would like to reiterate the importance of locking your cars and removing the key fobs.
Most importantly, a significant change in pattern occurred with the stolen vehicle incident. The crime was committed during the AFTERNOON HOURS. This is a major shift from previous incidents that all occurred during the overnight or early morning time frames. The perpetrators brazenly walked across a neighbor’s lawn, and drove off with the victim’s motor vehicle in broad daylight! Please be alert. Please be observant. Please report any suspicious activity to the Upper Saddle River Police Department. Do not confront these individuals! At the end of the day, it is just a car and not worth the risk of your personal safety.

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Upper Saddle River Memorial Day Service

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Memorial Day Celebration, Monday, May 31, 2021 11:00 a.m. Please join us Monday, May 31, 2021 beginning at 11:00 a.m. for the Borough Memorial Day Celebration.
The vehicle-only parade will line up on Coach & Candlestick Lanes (residents will not be impacted) at 10:30 a.m. and start the procession at 11:00 a.m., heading south on West Saddle River to the Borough Hall. Any community organization wishing to join the vehicle procession, please email info@usrfd.org

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Upper Saddle River Man Gets 51 Months in Prison for Stealing Millions of Dollars From Lenders By Impersonating Bank Executives in Wire Fraud Scheme

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Upper Saddle River NJ, a Bergen County man was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for defrauding lenders and corporations of $4.9 million by impersonating two bank executives interested in funding syndicated loans for global companies, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, announces his retirement

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, announced his retirement today. Jeff will have served as the NJSC Director for 23 years when he retires on May 1, 2021. He has been involved in every major environmental legislation passing in New Jersey for close to two decades. Just some of his legislative and regulatory lobbying achievements include passage of the California Car Law, the Highlands Act, New Jersey’s Global Warming Response Act, New Jersey’s Fertilizer Law, and NJ’s Electronic Waste Recycling Law. He also worked to pass New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban last year, which is one of the most comprehensive in the country, and helped get the Delaware River Basin Commission to pass a fracking ban. Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, released the following statement:

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Upper Saddle River Meets Affordable Housing Compliance

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Upper Saddle River NJ, a short sparsely attended 40-minute hearing was all the borough needed  to be declared in compliance with its six-year-old affordable housing agreement. The ruling on Friday by Superior Court Judge Christine Farrington provides the Borough of  Upper Saddle River with protection through 2025 against lawsuits arising from challenges to its affordable housing plan, part of a statewide initiative dating back to the 1980s requiring that each municipality provide its “fair share” of affordable housing.

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Upper Saddle River Makes List of Top 10 New Jersey Real-estate markets

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Upper Saddle River NJ, The Otteau Group, a real estate consulting firm, which specializes in the complex field of real estate market analysis. With broad based experience in real estate valuation and consultation, our firm engages in a diversified practice encompassing all property types. The firm identified for New Jersey Monthly ten municipalities that showed particularly strong home sales (they are listed alphabetically):

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