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Council eyes $7 million-plus construction costs on DPW, PD
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Mayor Peter Calamari urged councilors to evaluate three updated construction proposals totaling more than $7 million. These proposals include moving the council chambers to a renovated former ambulance building, constructing a new DPW facility, and expanding the police department footprint at the town hall. He expressed his...
Sparks fly and fingers point as township adds to tax bite
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—An average township homeowner will be forking over about $90 “more in municipal taxes in the coming 2024-2025 tax year, another extra $183 in school taxes, and a more than 2% increase in county taxes, said the township’s auditor. Auditor Gary Vinci, of Lerch, Vinci...
Upheld: Judge backs ZBA in its rejection of strip mall at Pascack and Washington
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A Superior Court judge has dismissed an appeal by 660 Pascack Realty to overturn the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s 2023 denial of its proposal to build a two-building, 17,100-square-foot retail plaza at the busy Pascack Road–Washington Avenue intersection. Judge Christine Farrington ruled that the Zoning...
Marble-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit Passaic and Bergen counties Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 3:37 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. for Passaic and Bergen counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are foreseen. "At 3:36 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Kinnelon, or near...
Two fatalities and one injury reported in Paramus, NJ due to a head-on collision on Garden State Parkway.
Two individuals have lost their lives and one has been hospitalized following a tragic wrong-way crash on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County. The incident occurred at around 2:30 a.m. on Friday at milepost 163.4 in Paramus. According to State Police, a Toyota SUV collided head-on with a Honda...
Bergen County Zoo announces extended summer hours, ticket prices
Late summer hours at the Bergen County Zoological Park, with the Paramus zoo open every Wednesday for those wanting to beat the heat and visit later in the day. Throughout July and August, the site at Van Saun County Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the last entry allowed at 6:30 p.m. The train and carousel will also be open for extended hours, with last rides at 6:45 p.m.
Did you miss the July 4th fireworks? There's still time to catch some this weekend
Have you missed the Fourth of July fireworks? Or maybe you want to see more. You're in luck as these municipalities will continue the fun this weekend and beyond. Here is a list of fireworks displays scheduled for this weekend in North Jersey:. Bergen County. East Rutherford: Saturday is Fan...
Strong thunderstorms moving into North Jersey, flood advisory issued
Strong thunderstorms are expected to impact parts of North Jersey on Friday evening. The National Weather Service has issued "special weather statement" that the storms could hit Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties in New Jersey, as well as counties over the New York border. At 7:45 p.m., "doppler radar was...
Classical Piano Concert at Ridgewood Library, July 7
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Enjoy an afternoon of classical music at the Ridgewood Library, as they will host a piano concert for Bergen County resident Owen Smith on July 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. No registration required. Smith will perform pieces of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann and Brahms. Smith is 16 years old and an honor student at the Manhattan School of Music pre-college, lives in Demarest, where he attends Bergen Catholic High school. Smith started to play piano at 5 and has won prizes at several piano competitions, including the Piano Concerto Competition at Manhattan School of Music, the New York and New Jersey Piano teachers association and the International Grand Piano competition. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Read more Arts & Entertainment news from around Ridgewood here: Attendees Dazzled at Ridgewood July Fourth Parade and Fireworks Show Ridgewood Guild's Art in the Park Series July 5 and August 2 Ridgewood's Independence Day Fireworks Celebration Set for July 4 at 6 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Attendees Dazzled at Ridgewood July Fourth Parade and Fireworks Show
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Revolutionary War reenactors, children, clowns and marching bands escorted parade floats, firetrucks and vintage cars down East Ridgewood Avenue yesterday morning for the town’s July Fourth parade. The day began with a flag raising, followed by a parade through the village, followed by a gathering at Veterans Field with food trucks, live music and a beer garden, before closing out with a spectacular fireworks show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The village takes Independence Day seriously – an assortment of vacant chairs lined Ridgewood’s streets for a week leading up to...
Tara Setmayer: 7 Things to Know About the Political Commentator
Tara Setmayer is a well-respected lawyer and political commentator, who has been a contributor on America’s top news channels, as well as a political appointee. With her insightful commentary and political analysis, Setmayer has become a prominent voice in the media landscape. Setmayer’s in-depth knowledge of politics and ability to articulate complex issues have earned her recognition and respect from audiences across the political spectrum.
Valley Hospital Among the First to Use New Imaging Technology
The Valley Hospital has installed two Naeotom Alpha® with Quantum Technology computed tomography (CT) scanners. Manufactured by Siemens Healthineers, the Naeotom Alpha is the first photon-counting CT. Valley is one of the earliest adopters in the United States and the first institution in New Jersey to utilize this technology...
Ex-NFL GM: Potential 'train wreck' coming for Giants
No one is sure what to make of the 2024 New York Giants. They can easily return to form and play as they did in 2022 when they qualified for the NFC Playoffs. Or they can continue to wallow in dysfunction, get hamstrung by injuries again, and finish 6-11 like they did last season.
NJ retail theft problem: Suburb busts 38 in just 2 days
CHERRY HILL — A two-day sting operation at retail stores in this Philadelphia suburb led to dozens of arrests. With the help of surveillance tools and undercover officers, cops busted 38 suspects and recovered tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise, which police said left business owners “ecstatic.”
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