Bergenfield NJ , the Bergenfield Borough Council voted on Tuesday to allow a company to grow and manufacture cannabis in a vacant storefront on Washington Avenue that was once a popular roller-skating rink.
The 4-1 vote came after some residents voiced concerns that such a business along the borough’s main thoroughfare would encourage drug use and damage Bergenfield’s reputation.
But borough officials said they felt an obligation to explore the possibility given the potential tax revenue at stake.
Ridgewood NJ, each year, the average American household spends $2,471 on real-estate property taxes plus another $445 for residents of the 27 states with vehicle property taxes. With such high costs, it’s no surprise that more than $14 billion in property taxes go unpaid each year, according to the National Tax Lien Association. In some situations, residents may be eligible to deduct taxes on personal property—such as real estate—from their federal income tax bill. If this is the case, an accurate online tax calculator should be used to ensure that the amount being deducted is correct. For those that are eligible to claim this deduction, the information should be correctly filled out on Schedule A of Form 1040 according to the IRS.
Wood-Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MAJD ABDALLAH (DOB: 2/07/1995; single; rideshare driver) of , Carlstadt, NJ on arson and burglary charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Wood-Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief John Korin.
Ridgewood NJ, acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the launch of a statewide multimedia campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of driving impaired – whether under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or prescription or over-the counter medications.
Ridgewood NJ, officially on March 1st the NJ Safe Passing Law (NJSPL) (A5570/S2208) went into effect. The new law provides clear rules of the road for all motorists about when and how to pass people sharing the road on foot, on bicycles, on scooters, wheelchairs or in other legally permitted ways to travel other than a motor vehicle.
Ramsey NJ, Republican Congressional Candidate Frank Pallotta released the following statement regarding the State of the Union address:
“Last night’s State of the Union brought us nothing more than the platitudes and emotional rhetoric that have become all too common in the way Democrats and the Biden Administration govern. Speeches are great only when combined with action.
Prospect Park NJ, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the indictment of a man who is charged with fraud in connection with mail-in ballots in the May 12, 2020 special election in the City of Paterson.
Ridgewood NJ, the U.S. Postal Service today launched USPS Connect — a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment, new pricing and enhanced operational precision to meet evolving business package delivery needs.
Ridgewood NJ, Female-owned startup Borobabi, America’s 1st circular retailerTM, is proud to announce it has incorporated as a Public Benefit Corporation and has earned its status as a Certified B Corporation®, or B CorpTM, joining a global movement of leaders that use, and redefine, business as a force for good. As a clothing company that rewards customers for re-circulating their sustainable children’s apparel brands through the company, Borobabi’s B CorpTM status publicly signals that the company is committed to making a profound environmental and social difference, safeguarding people and the planet, and meeting higher standards of transparency, performance, and accountability.
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photo courtesy of Envy by Melissa Gorga (Montclair Store )
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s central business district may be getting another boost, word is “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Melissa Gorga is bringing her clothing boutique, Envy by Melissa Gorga, to the former Jekyll and Hyde luggage store at 9 East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Gorga is no stranger to controversy , she opened Envy in Montclair in 2015, and the boutique had a starring role in Season 7 of the Bravo housewife series. A falling out with her business partner led to a temporary closure of the shop in 2017. Envy sells fashionable high-end designer tops, dresses, shoes and accessories online and at the brick-and-mortar store at 609 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair . However you will not find any Chanel at the store. According to the stores Facebook page “Chanel has informed Envy by Melissa Gorga that all of the Chanel branded goods previously offered & sold by our company were counterfeit & illegal. As such we have ceased all sales of Chanel branded goods & will not be carrying any such goods in our store”
Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Brian Bergen is blasting the state attorney general’s revised vehicular pursuit policy that went into effect at the end of last year for increasing car theft and hindering law enforcement’s ability to apprehend criminals.
Montclair NJ, an Essex County, New Jersey, man was charged today with carjacking in Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Palisades Park NJ, Waverly Labs is a tech startup in NYC at the convergence of wearable technology and machine translation. Earlier this year they introduced the Ambassador: the highest quality translation tool out there for professionals from all backgrounds. From training to travel, groups to solo, the Ambassador allows you to have smooth conversations free from the constraints of language barriers.
Mahwah NJ, In November 2020 New Jersey voters voted ‘yes’ on a ballot referendum which would legalize the recreational sale and use of cannabis for people over 21. Many voters seem to embrace the ideal , but see issues with recreational sale and use of cannabis or weed in reality , particularly the reality of their own town, township , village ,borough or city. Mahwah is one such township.
