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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.”

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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.

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“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.“

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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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Westwood Swears in Three Volunteer Fire Cadets, One the Grandson of a Former Mayor

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Westwood NJ, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo , “during the September public session of the Westwood Mayor and Council, I had the honor of swearing in three Westwood Volunteer Fire Department Cadets  : Dominick Dente’, Declan Lemanquis and Shane Kelley.”

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Mitigate the presence of Spotted lantern fly by Constructing a “spotted lantern fly circle trap”

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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo says , “Spotted lantern fly nymphs have been reported in Westwood over the past month. You can help us mitigate their presence by constructing a spotted lantern fly circle trap”. Folks if they are spotted in Westwood they are in Bergen County !

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Lebanon Baptist Church in Westwood Celebrates it’s 66th Anniversary of the Church

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Westwood NJ, from the Facebook page of Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo , “On behalf of Chief Michael R. Pontillo and all members of the Westwood Police Department, we would like to congratulate Lebanon Baptist Church, Westwood NJ on their 66th Anniversary of the Church.”

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Westwood Shade Tree and DPW Plant 20 Trees in Two Days

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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo exclaimed ,”20 trees in two days? A dogwood for Dogwood Ct? Now you’re just showing off!”, “Westwood Shade Tree Committee partnering with our DPW is off to a record setting pace this planting season !”

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Great Turnout for the Friends of the Westwood Library’s Spring Fundraiser!

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Westwood NJ, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo there was a, “Great turnout for the Friends of the Westwood Library’s spring fundraiser! Two delightful hours filled with tasty samplings generously donated by some of The Hub’s finest epicureans!”

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