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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo reminds everyone to please be aware :
Bergen County has Commenced Replacing Storm Drains along Kinderkamack Road in Westwood
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Westwood Hatches Three New Eagle Scouts
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Westwood NJ, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo on Saturday June 14th, Westwood Councilmembers Cheryl Hodges, Beth Dell, Erin Collins, and I convened at Zion Lutheran Church and presented Certificates of Achievement to BSA Troop 350’s newly hatched Eagle Scouts: Eric Herzing, Mark Marinkovic, and Ean Ralston.
Gangs of Teenage Bicyclist Terrorize Pedestrians and Businesses in Westwood and Surrounding Towns
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Westwood NJ, Chief Michael R. Pontillo and the members of the Westwood Police Department would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the growing number of complaints regarding unsafe and disruptive behavior by juvenile bicyclists in our community. These complaints vary in nature but have been occurring in the Central Business District and surrounding areas.
We want to be clear: while we fully support outdoor activity and youth independence, that must be balanced with responsibility and public safety. Reckless riding, disregard for traffic laws, and obstruction of roadways place both the juveniles and the public at serious risk.
Proposed NJ Senate Bills Eliminates all Parking Requirements and Allows High Density Development Near Public Transit Hubs
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Westwood NJ, New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote on two controversial bills—S2974 and S1408—that could dramatically change suburban communities across Bergen County and Pascack Valley. These bills, expected to go before the NJ State Senate on March 24, 2025, would:
Westwood Seeks Community Input for FEMA Flooding Study
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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo is calling on residents of Westwood and surrounding neighborhoods to share their personal experiences with flooding. The Borough of Westwood is gathering firsthand accounts to support a FEMA application aimed at identifying flood-prone areas and developing potential solutions.
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Honoring the Nam Knights: Westwood Recognizes a Legacy of Service and Patriotism
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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo and the Governing Body recently paid tribute to the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club for their unwavering support and dedication to the community. Following this year’s September 11th ceremonies, the club was formally recognized during Westwood’s final meeting of 2024, marking the 35th anniversary of the Nam Knights’ founding.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Heroism: Honoring Westwood Fire Department Legends
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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo and the community proudly join the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) in celebrating an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of dedicated service from firefighters Jaymee Hodges, Billy Quinn, and Danny O’Brien.
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Would Lowing Water Levels at the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir for Flood Remediation Exacerbate the Current Drought Situation?
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Woodcliff Lake NJ, Bergen resident Orlando Miquel asked how lowing water levels at the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir might affect residents during the drought situation, “And this is precisely why Veolia can’t agree with Westwood’s persistent request to lower the water level of the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir. Have you seen the reservoir? Imagine if we had started this drought with a lower elevation.”
Pascack Valley Mayors Meet Up at Oradell’s new Resturant ORA FreeStyle Italian
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Oradell NJ, Pascack Valley mayors meet up and support Oradell’s new resturant ORA FreeStyle Italian on Kinderkamack road. Owner and executive chef Tom Silvestri spent three years creating this unique experience and great menu.
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Three Westwood Residents were Recognized as Congressional District 5’s 2024 Hometown Heroes
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Westwood NJ, on Monday 7/15, three Westwood residents were recognized as Congressional District 5’s 2024 Hometown Heroes by Congressman Josh Gottheimer: Congratulations to Marc Fedorchak, Dan Olivier and Andy Scallo.
“THE BOSS”, Bruce Springsteen Wears “Westwood Cycle’ T-shirt During Tour Promotion
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Westwood NJ, “THE BOSS”, Bruce Springsteen is returning to perform at Syracuse University , 51 years after his last appearance there.
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Westwood Snags $1,000,000 in Federal Funding for Flood Elevation Grants
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Westwood NJ, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo the borough of Westwood received $1,000,000 in Federal Funding for Flood Elevation Grants.
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Westwood Mayor ,”It shouldn’t take a computer to tell us that we have far more for which to be optimistic and thankful, rather than discouraged and discontented”
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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo commented on Montvale’s Mayor Mike Ghassali use of AI .
Arroyo said, ” Montvale’s Mayor Mike Ghassali sent me a copy of what AI has to say about Westwood. And what it says sounds alot more accurate and authentic than “artificial”.
It shouldn’t take a computer to tell us that we have far more for which to be optimistic and thankful, rather than discouraged and discontented.
The narrative ends with maybe the best advice one might unexpectedly get from a machine : “Embrace a life worth living.“
Montvale Mayor Tests “AI” For Marketing
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Montvale NJ, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali ,while waiting for the turkey on Thanksgiving day, decided to explore AI, and was intrigued.
Longtime Westwood Resident Gets Recognized for Her Hard Work on Public Safety
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Westwood NJ, the Governing Body of Westwood assembled on Sand Road, to unveil a bronze plaque dedicating the crosswalk next to Mt. Zion Church to longtime resident and church elder – Vivian Stubbs.
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