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Westwood NJ, the days of manually tracking potholes and faded lane markers are over in Westwood, New Jersey! Mayor Ray Arroyo has announced that the borough is integrating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to completely overhaul how it assesses and plans for road repairs and improvements. Continue reading Goodbye Potholes! Westwood Uses AI to Map and Fix Roads Faster
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Westwood NJ, good news for shoppers on the go! Making a quick stop in downtown Westwood, NJ, just got a whole lot easier. Borough officials have launched a new “Grab and Go” pilot program offering free, short-term parking to draw more customers to the bustling business district.
Continue reading Westwood Rolls Out FREE 10-Minute Downtown Parking
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Westwood NJ, students at Brookside Elementary School in the Westwood Regional School District now have a brand-new space to learn, read, and connect with nature, thanks to a remarkable project by local teen and future Eagle Scout, Noah Perez.
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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo reminds everyone to please be aware :
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Westwood NJ, the Westwood Police Department is currently investigating the source of a misinformation campaign that was aimed at creating a level of hysteria in our community. The individual(s) responsible for this act purported that the Westwood Police Department contacted a local church and reported that immigration raids would be taking place on Friday 06-13-2025. This misinformation spread like wildfire and led to an unnecessary level of hysteria in our community. The religious institution was not responsible for sending the messaging that was put out publicly. The Police Department did not contact the church and pass that alleged information along.
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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.
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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.
Continue reading Westwood Seeks Community Input for FEMA Flooding Study
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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.
Continue reading Honoring the Nam Knights: Westwood Recognizes a Legacy of Service and Patriotism
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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.
Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years of Heroism: Honoring Westwood Fire Department Legends
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Westwood NJ, Operation Care Package is back for its fourth year in Westwood and Township of Washington, and this time it’s expanding its mission. The initiative, originally started to send care packages to local servicemen and women stationed overseas, is now also focusing on providing essentials to homeless veterans in need.
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Hillsdale NJ, with heavy storms expected to hit New Jersey this week, Veolia Water, the company that owns Woodcliff Lake, has decided to lower the reservoir’s water level to protect its “structural integrity,” according to Westwood’s Mayor Raymond Arroyo.
Continue reading Preparing for Storms: Woodcliff Lake Reservoir Lowered Amid Flood Concerns
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Westwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 39-year-old JESUS A. CANTILLO of Paterson, NJ on charges of possession with the intent to distribute narcotics and drug distribution. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Westwood Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Pontillo.
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Westwood NJ, “THE BOSS”, Bruce Springsteen is returning to perform at Syracuse University , 51 years after his last appearance there.
Continue reading “THE BOSS”, Bruce Springsteen Wears “Westwood Cycle’ T-shirt During Tour Promotion
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Westwood NJ, the Westwood Regional School District board continued its efforts to reverse policies implemented by the previous parental rights majority, taking steps this week to dismantle a policy that restricted teachers’ opinions on “controversial issues.”
Continue reading Teachers Union Reasserts Control Over Westwood Regional School System
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Westwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JORDAN CLARKE (DOB: 1/22/2000; single; unemployed) of 60 Palisade Avenue, Westwood, NJ for strict liability and drug distribution-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Park Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Madden.
Continue reading Westwood Drug Dealer Arrested Over Death of Park Ridge Juvenile
