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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
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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.
Continue reading Westwood Snags $1,000,000 in Federal Funding for Flood Elevation Grants
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Westwood NJ, Michael Bell assumes the role of CEO at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, N.J., marking a pivotal moment in the institution’s leadership. With a wealth of experience garnered from various executive positions across the healthcare industry, Bell’s appointment promises to steer the medical center towards new heights of patient care and operational efficiency. His tenure commences on March 4, succeeding interim CEO Joe Pino.
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Westwood NJ, Westwood TV/FILM students Emma Lagatol, Dylan Torrento & Hayden Bernstein!!! Their documentary ‘Generations Of Homemade Happiness’ was chosen to be screened at the Garden State Film Festival on March 23rd. Go Cards!!! For tickets go to www.gsff.org.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, the Township of Washington Office of Emergency Management attended a meeting earlier today to discuss needs, concerns and preparedness across the Townships emergency services in regards to the impending storm over the next 24 hours.
Continue reading Passaic Valley: Flood Warning for Hackensack Watershed Area
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Westwood NJ, the Westwood Regional School District has undergone a sudden change in leadership, with Frank Connelly, the principal of Westwood Regional High School, assuming the role of acting superintendent.
Continue reading Westwood Regional Names Westwood High School Principal as Acting Superintendent
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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.“