WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Council passed two ordinances, one on police and one on pot, on final reading at Tuesday evening’s Council meeting.

The first ordinance, 2021-10, was an ordinance passed to update the rules and regulations of the Wood-Ridge Police Department. The update, which added a section on the use of police officers body cams, and the regulations regarding that ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Residents of Hasbrouck Avenue addressed the Hasbrouck Heights Council with complaints about flooding in their neighborhood caused by the heavy rains due to a local retention pond not being properly maintained.  

“Part of the issue is not just the flooding but that it is contaminated - you can smell the diesel - you can see the oil as it is ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Borough of Hasbrouck Heights and the Hasbrouck Heights police officers union have come to a “memorandum of understanding” on a new six-year police contract.  The agreement, which is back-dated to January 1, 2020, does not cover the superior officers, was approved, after a lengthy Executive Session, near the end of Tuesday’s meeting of the Mayor ...

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Borough of Wood-Ridge Council approved the hirings and promotions of several new and existing employees at the Council’s meeting last Tuesday.  The approvals were part of the Consent Agenda, and came with unanimous support.

The following individual were appointed to Wood-Ridge Emergency Squad and Fire Department. 

Appointment of Christopher Rojas, ...

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Borough Council approved two bond ordinances at the July meeting held Tuesday evening in the Wood-Ridge Council Chambers.  The meeting, held on Tuesday, had been rescheduled from the original July 21 date.

The first bond ordinance, 2021-12 provided for a supplemental appropriation of $1,250,000 for various park improvements in furtherance of the 2019 ...

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -  The Wood-Ridge Council approved the following items as part of its consent agenda at its July meeting held Tuesday evening at Borough Hall.  The agenda passed with by a 5-0 vote.

Included in the resolutions was two resolutions that approved the combining of several old bond issuances and combining them into one new issuance, at a lower tax rate.  Borough ...

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Council approved the 2021 fiscal year budget at Tuesday evening’s meeting at Borough Hall, with no change in the tax levy for the upcoming year. 

The following three resolutions, introduced under New Business, was approved by a 5-0 vote.  Councilman Phil Romero was not present at the meeting, having previously been excused.

105-2021 ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Free Public Library of Hasbrouck Heights continues to be open for in-person browsing and computer use.   No appointments are required. Any minor 13 years old and under, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will be responsible for their supervision.

Effective immediately, based upon the newly published CDC guidelines, all staff and the ...

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Memorial Library continues to be open to the public at 100% capacity. Computer time is limited to sixty minutes, no advance reservation is required. The Book Drop is open for item returns. Porch pick-up is available upon request. Please see our website for updated information.

Music with Miss Nita

The Wood-Ridge Memorial Library will host free ...

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -  Wood-Ridge Girl Scout Troop 97130 made a presentation to the Wood-Ridge Council Wednesday evening in a special session. The session was originally scheduled as a regular council meeting, but when circumstances caused the meeting to be delayed, the evening’s meeting then switched to presentations.

The Girl Scout troop, working on their Bronze Award, ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the Honor Roll students for the fourth marking period of the 2020-21 school year. There are three levels of Honors in high school with the following criteria:

First Honors: All A's (either A+, A, or A- );

Second Honors: At least three A’s (either A+, A, or A-) and no grade below a B (83 or ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- Hasbrouck Heights Middle School announced the Honor Roll students for the fourth marking period of the 2020-21 school year. There are two levels of Honors in middle school with the following criteria:

High Honor Roll: A+, A, or A- in every subject;

Honor Roll: at least 3 A+’s, A’s, or A-’s and all grades B- or above.

High Honor ...

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -- Wood-Ridge Senior High School announced the Honor Rolls for the fourth marking period of the 2020 - 2021 school year.

According to the district website, there are three Honor Rolls with the following criteria:

Highest Honor Roll Requirement: A student must have a weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.20 or higher.

High Honor Roll Requirement: A student ...

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ  -- Wood-Ridge Junior High School announced the Honor Roll students for the fourth marking period of the 2020 - 21 school year.

According to the District’s website, the criteria for Junior High School, seventh and eighth grades, High Honors and Honors is as follows:

High Honor Roll Requirement:  No less than an A- in any subject.

Honor Roll ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The stands at Depken Field were full with friends and family when the Hasbrouck Heights High School Class of 2021 graduated on Wednesday night.

High school principal Linda Simmons noted in her opening remarks that the class spent their entire senior year in a pandemic. With the help of vice principal Vincenzo Barchini, they presented a plaque dedicated to the ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the students who ranked in the top 10 percent of the Class of 2021, it was announced by Linda Simmons, principal.

13 graduating seniors were in the top 10 percent of the graduating class. Below are the students (listed alphabetically), college and major for the fall:

Ryan Calvache, Case Western Reserve University, Chemical ...

NEWARK, NJ – In a state faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy aims to tackle those numbers with the establishment of a universal home nurse visitation program for newborns.

Murphy signed a landmark bill (S690) on Thursday at the Leaguers, Inc. building in Newark, giving New Jersey one of the most comprehensive and robust home visitation ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - The Diabetes Foundation (DF) announced a new program, the Bergen County Diabetes Initiative, in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (CPB), to support people in New Jersey living with diabetes, to have better health outcomes. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is located in Paramus.

The Diabetes Foundation and Bergen New Bridge ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Touchdown Club will host the inaugural “The Nick Delcalzo Aviator Golf Classic” on Thursday, August 19th, at The Meadows in Lincoln Park, NJ. All participants should arrive between 8:00am to 8:30am.

This event will raise money to support Hasbrouck Heights Football on all levels. It is open to alumni, ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Ramsey captured the rain-delayed Hasbrouck Heights 7-on-7 tournament title on Monday evening, knocking off Rutherford 20-12 in the final.  The Rams, coached by former Hasbrouck Heights assistant coach Adam Baeira, knocked off the Aviators in the opener, 13-7 to advance to the final.

Rutherford edged Wood-Ridge in their opener, 13-12, to advance to the final.  ...

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) issued an Air Quality Alert for the region through Friday, July 16 at 11 p.m. The alert is issued for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union counties. 

The alert means that ground level ozone within the area may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.

This alert comes on top of the heat ...

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Severe thunderstorms moved through Bergen County on Thursday afternoon, causing flooding on main and local streets.

The National Weather Service had issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Flash Flood Warning for the area. Storms began at 2 p.m., with thunder, lighting and driving rains.

Parts of the Boulevard looked like a river, as waters swept down the street and ...

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — The combination of high temperatures and high humidity across Northern NJ will continue through Wednesday evening according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In response, a heat advisory has been issued through 8 p.m. Wednesday.  

"A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Saturday morning saw borough officials, new owners, and employees gathered for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the sweetest business to call Hasbrouck Heights home.

The owners of The Sweet Life were joined by members of Hasbrouck Heights Council, Hasbrouck Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce, and friends and family for its official ...

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Council turned it chambers over to the Knights of Columbus as Saint Anthony Council #11585 of Wood-Ridge honored seven Wood-Ridge first responders for acts of heroism. 

Each year, the 342 Knights of Columbus Council nominate candidates in one of three public service categories, Emergency Medical Services, Fire, and Police for their actions that ...

RIDGEWOOD/TETERBORO, NJ - Suan Jeong, a Ridgewood resident and high school student from Bergen County Technical School in Teterboro was recognized for her artistic talent this week by New Jersey Human Services. 

Every year, the state’s human services department sponsors a contest that fosters creativity with a family-centered theme, according to Assistant Commissioner Natasha ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - A mix of incumbents and newcomers are on the ballots for the Wood-Ridge and Hasbrouck Heights Boards of Education on Tuesday, November 2.  

Monday, July 26 was the deadline for candidates to file an application to run for their local Board of Education. The information is published by the Bergen County Clerk's Office. The list is ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE, NJ The deadline is quickly approaching for residents to file to run for the upcoming election for the Boards of Education for Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge.

Nominating petitions can be found on the Hasbrouck Heights School District website. Wood-Ridge residents can contact the district's Board of Education Office for additional information.

The ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The sounds of "Swimmers, take your mark... get set...Go!" filled the air Wednesday evening when the Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club hosted the 2021 Super Six League Championships, with Hasbrouck Heights placing second overall. It is Hasbrouck Heights first year in the new league.

Paramus took first place with 190 points, with Hasbrouck Heights in ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - After a year without dive meets because of the pandemic, the Hasbrouck Heights Dive Team took second place in the Super Six League Championships on Tuesday at the Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club.

Saddle River Valley took first place with 23 points, with Hasbrouck Heights following closely behind in second with 20 points. Crestwood Lake was third with 12 points.

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club's Dive and Swim Teams will host the 2021 League Championships this week.

This year both the swim and dive teams competed in the Super Six Conference. Other teams included Stony Brook, Paramus, Saddle River Valley, and Woodcrest Lakes.

The League Dive Championship will be Tuesday, July 27. The dive team is undefeated at 4-0 going ...

McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning have been recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella, announced McCormick & Company, Inc. The company was alerted by the FDA after routing testing. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The four products ...

NEWARK, NJ – Years of industrial processing which has contaminated miles of water along the Lower Hackensack River stretching from Oradell Dam to the mouth of Newark Bay is now planned to get cleaned up with some help from federal officials. 

State Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette announced on Friday that cleanup for the target area will ...

NEW JERSEY - Letting rainwater leave your property can interfere with groundwater recharge and possibly cause flooding, ice slicks in the winter, and pollution of downstream lakes and streams.  Rain gardens are one possible solution available to homeowners. Commercial properties can use them too.

Step 1: Decide on rain garden placement

Find out where water is coming from (like ...

Now is the time to plan and plant vegetables for a bountiful fall harvest. Planting now extends the harvest season for greater yield without expanding the garden.

Start by looking for vacant spaces in the vegetable garden. Fill areas that were not planted this spring or replant rows of quick maturing vegetables like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and beets that have already been harvested. Expand ...

PARAMUS, NJ — The County Prosecutor and 51 other police departments, including Hasbrouck Heights, participated in an education initiative that was focused on addressing current crime trends targeting senior communities.

The “We Care for Our Seniors” initiative was organized because cases of fraud continue to rise, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor's ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed a package of laws on Thursday to address the state's lead exposure and its harmful effects on public health and child development by signing a package of bills aimed protecting New Jersey’s families from lead poisoning. The legislation, which will require regular inspections for, and the remediation of, lead-based ...