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Saddle River Housing Drama: Drainage Crisis and Hidden Lots Threaten $Toll Brothers’ Luxury-Affordable Complex
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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – The contentious proposal for the Algonquin Trail affordable housing complex in Saddle River, spearheaded by Toll Brothers, faced another grueling session before the Planning Board on October 7, with drainage and stormwater management dominating the debate.
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Ridgewood NJ, on December 19, 2024, the Citizen Safety Advisory Committee convened to discuss several safety improvements for the Schedler area. Here’s a summary of the key points that could significantly impact the community.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark ,this week, road re-surfacing efforts have been in full force before the start of the new school year. West Saddle River Road, North Monroe Street, Union Street and Downs Street have all been paved. Thank you to all our residents in these neighborhoods for their patience and cooperation! Next up, working with Bergen County to resurface Ackerman Avenue this fall.
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Ridgewood NJ, milling of West Saddle River Road revealed that manhole repairs must be made before the street can be resurfaced. These repairs are required to maintain the integrity of the roadway. Barring any other unforeseen circumstances, paving should take place on Thursday or Friday of this week.
Continue reading West Saddle River Road in Ridgewood Paving Rescheduled
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Continue reading Election Update: West Saddle River Road to Be Paved
photos courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Kieth Kazmark, on Monday the Village broke ground on the much needed road improvements on West Saddle River Road. ADA curb ramps are being installed prior to the road being milled and paved later this summer.
Continue reading Road Work Begins on West Saddle River Road in Ridgewood
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ,on Monday the Ho-Ho-Kus Police reported and an injured Coyote last seen in the area East of Route 17 , just north of Schedler Park in Ridgewood off West Saddle River Road and Hollywood Avenue. Please call the Ho-Ho-Kus Police (911 or 201-652-1700) if you see this animal and do not approach!
Continue reading Coyotes at Large Near Ho-Ho-Kus , Ridgewood Border Near Schedler Park
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Ridgewood NJ, Just when our staff thought the end of summer might also signal an end to ridiculous reports made from the dais by Ridgewood Councilmember Siobhan Winograd, comes more bizarre news announced by the Councilmember herself, of course, during a public meeting held this past Wednesday.
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Saddle River NJ, Road closure, please plan accordingly. East Allendale Road will be shut from 7AM to approximately 4PM on or about Monday August 14 and Tuesday August 15 in both directions at West Saddle River Road and East Saddle River Road. The road will be shut due to construction at the bridge.
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Ridgewood NJ, For those who have never been there, the address: 460 West Saddle River Road (off Route 17 NORTH)
Continue reading Schedler Park Walk and Talk Sunday May 7th 11am
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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police Department Traffic Alert – West Saddle River Road will be closed Tuesday March 28th from 11AM to 4PM between East Allendale Road and Pleasant Avenue for utility work. Plan Accordingly. Residents and local traffic only will be allowed in the closed area.
photos courtesy of PW
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Ridgewood NJ, The Smith family in 1920 photo at West Saddle River road house. Florence standing in the middle would later move on and get married to August Schedler.
Continue reading History of a Village: Meet Florence who Married to August Schedler
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Ridgewood NJ, quite a scene was made by Ridgewood Councilwoman Siobhan Winograd during Friday evening’s videotaped Budget Meeting when she pitched a 10-minute long fit to Village Manager Heather Mailander.
photo courtesy of the Saddle River Police Department
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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police Department has issued a Traffic Alert! West Saddle River Road will be closed in both directions at Dater lane until further notice. Recent heavy rains have undermined the road causing a significant collapse under the steel plates. Bergen County has responded to barricade the roadway and prepare for reconstruction. This project will take many months and the road will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Due to the hazards, large fencing will be established for safety reasons to prevent anyone from walking into the work zone.
