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Operation Care Package Returns to Westwood and Township of Washington, Expands to Help Homeless Veterans

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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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Preparing for Storms: Woodcliff Lake Reservoir Lowered Amid Flood Concerns

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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.

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Paterson Drug Dealer Arrested in Westwood

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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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“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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Teachers Union Reasserts Control Over Westwood Regional School System

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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.”

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Westwood Drug Dealer Arrested Over Death of Park Ridge Juvenile

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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.

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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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Michael Bell Assumes the Role of CEO at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

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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 Film Students documentary ‘Generations Of Homemade Happiness’ To Be Screened at the Garden State Film Festival

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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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Passaic Valley: Flood Warning for Hackensack Watershed Area

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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.

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Westwood Regional Names Westwood High School Principal as Acting Superintendent

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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.

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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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Westwood Regional School District Decides Parents Know Best

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Westwood NJ, the Westwood Regional School District board has given final approval to a parental rights policy that requires the district to notify parents when children display behavior deemed harmful.

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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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“Everything Must Go” for Kmart in Westwood

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Westwood NJ, Kmart is closing its last location in New Jersey . The chain’s Westwood location at 700 Broadway will close in the end of September or early October and already has signs noting that “everything must go” in the windows.

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