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Consolidation referendum closer to becoming reality
In a 4-2 vote during a special meeting Aug. 14, Demarest council members approved a resolution to place a referendum question on November's ballot.
Forgery questions surround consolidation petition
Old Tappan officials and several residents are alleging that county employees forged names and purposefully misrepresented a recent petition the county circulated and Harrington Park and Old Tappan residents signed.
DPW trying to save money
The city has seen the last of its sanitation workers venturing into backyards to pick up trash. Officials said the stricken privilege will reduce expenditures – saving big over time.
Budget hearing scheduled
Closter officials held a hearing on the municipal budget last week after having postponed it several times because they did not have state aid figures until July.
Storms cause major damage in Harrington Park
Heavy rains and winds ripped through the tiny Harrington Park community, making it one of the worst areas hit by storms Aug. 6.
Fire consumes house
Not much is left of a home on 63 Old Closter Dock Road, after a fire Friday evening destroyed the house.
Celebrating a basic right
In a historic election year it may be hard to recall that less than 100 years ago, women in the United States were not allowed to vote.
Fire safety heats up at camp
Englewood Firefighter Kevin Wilson grabs an ax and lobs it against the sides of the Mazda 626. Passengers inside scream for help. A crowd begins to form.
Judge sets lofty bail
Kang-Hyuk Choi, 33, who is accused of stabbing three family members to death in Tenafly, is being held on $5 million bail, the amount the prosecution requested and one Choi’s lawyer hopes to lower. RELATED STORIES
Unique camp for young musicians
When violinist Amelia Gold started the Elisabeth Morrow School Summer String Festival 13 years ago, she wanted to give children across the country an experience she never had — a unique mixture of in-depth music training paired with a fun-filled summer day camp.
A plan for Closter Plaza
Former resident has vision for property
Consolidation petition causes stir in communities
Both Old Tappan and Harrington Park mayors said that several residents are asking to have their names removed from a petition filed in the municipalities July 29.
Firefighters test escape system
A new escape system ensures Englewood firefighters that they don’t have to choose between life and death.
A better bug to catch this summer
For 10-year-old Morgan Ulrich, bugs are anything but gross.
Office of Concern helps residents in need
The Office of Concern in Englewood may not appear to be much from the outside but when you walk in, it’s easy to see the meaning of the phrase "it’s what’s on the inside that counts."
Hospital project still on target
Nearly five months into the $35 million emergency ward expansion project, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center executives said yesterday that the project remains on schedule for completion in fall 2009.
Shooting rocks complex, again; 2nd in 6 months
Police are on the hunt for an unknown suspect who shot a 31-year-old Englewood man at Rock Creek Terrace yesterday.
Crash sends three to hospital
Closter — A crash at the intersection of Closter Dock Road and High Street sent a blue BMW careening into a telephone pole and both drivers and one passenger to Englewood Hospital Wednesday, July 23.
Fire controlled on Closter Dock
Closter — Amidst Sunday’s blazing heat, firefighters also had to contend with the raging heat from a fire at 190 Closter Dock Road shortly after 2 p.m.
Hit and run leaves juvenile injured
Closter — A white station wagon exiting Closter Plaza shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, reportedly struck a bicyclist and left the scene of the accident.
House cleaners threaten resident
Old Tappan — A disagreement over services rendered resulted in two arrests July 10 when a pair of house cleaners reportedly threatened to kill the homeowner whose house they had just cleaned.
Med to One provides long-term medical aid
High school students are typically interested in video games, spending time with friends and texting.
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| CRESSKILL |
Bathroom bomb scare note may have same creator
By Sophia Gonzalez | June 4 2008
Authorities said that they suspect the second bomb scare at the Cresskill Jr./Sr. High School in nearly a month is the act of the same unknown female. |
| DEMAREST |
Now the real fight begins
Dennis Shulman won his bid to face off against Rep. Scott Garret for the 5th Congressional seat. |
| ENGLEWOOD |
Health Department trying to fill critical vacancy
Two City Health Department employees resigned following a $66,000 budget cut, leaving administrators scrambling to find a new public health nurse who would undertake some of the department’s most important responsibilities. |
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Two towns will share hybrid cruiser
By Tara Driggs | July 1, 3:00 p.m.
The first shared services agreement of its kind, Bergen County has provided the boroughs of Haworth and Demarest with a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid police cruiser.
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| REGIONAL DISTRICT |
Lead levels on high school field deemed too high
By Catherine Wilde | June 6, 9:55 p.m.
Testing done on the artificial fields at Northern Valley Regional High School revealed they contain lead "above acceptable levels," said Superintendent Jan Furman. |
| NORTHVALE |
Councilwoman abruptly
resigns from office
By Sophia Gonzalez | June 17, 2:56 p.m.
In an unexpected turn of events, Democratic Councilwoman Joann Traub announced her resignation from the Borough Council. |
| NORWOOD |
History comes alive for residents
By Samantha Rodriguez | July 1, 3:00 p.m.
The Norwood Historical Society invited Scott Farb, an area historian, to present a program about life in Bergen County during the 18th century at its June 4 meeting. |
| OLD TAPPAN |
House cleaners threaten resident
By Catherine Wilde
Staff Writer | July 16 2008
Old Tappan — A disagreement over services rendered resulted in two arrests July 10 when a pair of house cleaners reportedly threatened to kill the homeowner whose house they had just cleaned. |
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