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Westwood Regional High School Student Receives Donation for His Work on Sudden Cardiac Arrest Syndrome

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Pictured left to right: Councilwoman Daisy Velez, Jonathan Schwartz, Jordan Schwartz, and myself. (Councilman Tom Sears not pictured.) Pascack Press

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Twp. of Washington NJ, according to Township Mayor Peter Calamari as part of our ongoing commitment to health and community well-being, I’m proud to share that the Township’s Mayors Wellness Campaign has donated $500—raised through our Spring into Wellness 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair—to Jordan Schwartz, a student at Westwood Regional High School, in support of his incredible work to help screen teen athletes for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Syndrome.

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Stalker Charged at Westwood Regional High School

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Twp. of Washington NJ, on Monday May 19, 2025 at approximately 1220 HRS, a male party was observed walking around the Westwood Regional High School property.  Surveillance Camera footage was obtained which it showed a motorcycle was driving into the east lot of the Westwood Regional High School off Ellen Place.  The motorcycle parked near the school busses in the east lot.  The male driver dismounted from the motorcycle, pulled the hood from his sweatshirt over his head, and walked towards the Board of Education entrance.  The male then walked towards the front entrance of the building.  Moments later, he went back to the motorcycle and left the school property.  He was last observed driving westbound on Ridgewood Road from the High School.

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Charges Filed in Post-Graduation Brawl at Westwood Regional High School

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Twp. of Washington NJ, in the aftermath of the Westwood Regional High School graduation on June 20, over a dozen individuals are now facing charges related to a brawl that erupted on the football field. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the 6 p.m. ceremony, resulting in multiple injuries and one hospitalization.

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Chaos at Westwood Regional High School Graduation: Brawl Erupts, Injuries Reported

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Westwood NJ, the graduation ceremony at Westwood Regional High School took a troubling turn on Thursday evening as a brawl broke out on the football field, resulting in multiple injuries and one person being hospitalized, according to the Township of Washington Police Department.

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Close Calls Near Westwood Regional High School Prompt Police Response

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Twp.of Washington NJ, the Washington Township Police want to remind all motorists that Ellen Place, which is located off President Road, is a two-way Street.

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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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Charges Filed as a result of an alleged assault at Westwood Regional High School

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Westwood NJ, according to the Twp. of Washington and Westwood Police departments as a result of an alleged assault , which occurred at Westwood Regional High School a number of added security precautions have been put in place to enhance the security and safety of the school. The incident involving juveniles is under investigation including social media that was the nexus of the situation  .The Twp. of Washington and Westwood Police departments have consulted with the Bergen County prosecutor’s office and the appropriate charges have been filed . Details of the juvenile investigation remain confidential.

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Westwood Regional School District will Transition to full Remote Instruction for the Next Two Weeks

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Twp. of Washington NJ, health officials are  actively investigating close to 20 new COVID-19 cases in the Township of Washington, and close to 30 new cases in the Borough of Westwood, since 9/30/20. Currently, health officials are monitoring a total of 8 cases identified in the school community. Health officials  have multiple cohorts in quarantine  and investigations are still underway, which could potentially expand the list of quarantined individuals.

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