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By TAPINTO HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE/TETERBORO STAFF
June 26, 2025
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The average Wood-Ridge homeowner should see their tax bills raised by approximately eight dollars per month for municipal operations with the 2025 budget that was passed by the Wood-Ridge Council at the June 18th meeting of the Mayor and Council.At the Wood-Ridge May 5th Board of ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Free Public Library of Hasbrouck Heights has been awarded the 2025 Bergen County Historic Grant in the amount of $1,500. This funding will support the revitalization of the library’s oral history project, originally launched in 2017 as part of its centennial ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The 2025 football season unofficially starts with the Hasbrouck Heights 7-on-7 Football Shootout on Friday, June 27, at Depken Field, as the Aviators look to defend their 2023 title. The 2024 championship round was washed out due to a summer rainstorm.Read: Rains Washout ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The New Jersey State Fair in the Meadowlands begins around this time each year, but the Fair is on hiatus until 2027, according to NJFair.com."The State Fair Meadowlands is taking a two-year hiatus at MetLife Stadium’s request to accommodate the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council recognized the 2024 Girls Travel Softball team for their championship season at their June 17th meeting. Councilman Robert Bing made the presentation on behalf of the Mayor and Council. “One of the favorite things we do all year is ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Hot, hot, hot! Here are the Bergen County Cooling Centers Open Now through Friday, June 27, 2025:National Weather Service Forecast:Today - June 23Sunny, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 110. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.TonightMostly clear, with a low around 79. South ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Check out what's going on in Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge this week. The Wood-Ridge Junior Police Academy runs all week, culminating with the graduation ceremony on Friday.The Hasbrouck Heights Junior Police Academy runs from June 25 through July 1.Wednesday, June 25 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - In an effort to create safer, more informed interactions between law enforcement and drivers with special needs, the city of Hackensack has implemented The Blue Envelope Program.If a blue envelope is present in an individual’s vehicle, law enforcement will work to correctly ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council were on hand Tuesday night at the ribbon-cutting event that marked the opening of the final residential phase of the 150-acre Wesmont Station redevelopment.“I have always indicated that the entranceway to the redevelopment had to be something that ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – The County is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Movies and Music in the Park Summer Series, presented by County Executive James Tedesco III, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County Parks Department. Beginning on July 8, this beloved seasonal ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council passed the following items as part of the Consent agenda at the June 18th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building.1.Minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting.2. RESOLUTIONS: Adoption of the following084-2025 Payment of ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – The county will be opening cooling centers throughout the county to combat the oncoming heat wave beginning Sunday, June 22.Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and Department of Human Services announce the opening of several emergency cooling centers ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed the following ordinances on introduction at the June 17th meeting of the Mayor and Council.ORD NO. 2576 – Bond Ordinance to authorize the improvement of Wood Street (from Lincoln Avenue to Passaic Avenue), Washington Place (from Oak Grove ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Bergen New Bridge Medical Center celebrated Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, with a flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, June 19. “As a public hospital and as a community resource, we have a responsibility—not just to acknowledge history, but to ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Eight Hasbrouck Heights student-athletes signed to continue their athletic careers next year at a ceremony held in the Hasbrouck Heights High School Old Gym. It was the third and final signing of the school year.Athletic Director Mike Scuilla was the emcee and introduced ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Andri Barrios was appointed a Probationary Patrolman by the Hasbrouck Heights Council and sworn in by Hasbrouck Heights Mayor Ron Kistner at the June 17th Meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council in Council Chambers at Borough Hall. Additionally, Hasbrouck Heights ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Wood-Ridge High School held an official signing ceremony for two seniors who will continue their athletics and academics in college in the fall. Brooke Stellato will attend Montclair State University and will play softball. She will major in Exercise Science with the goal of being ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Daniel’s Law – a state statute that protects the home addresses and phone numbers of public servants such as judges and police – prevents members of the media from publically revealing that information, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled.The high court on Tuesday upheld a lower ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Board of Education honored the May and June Students of the Month at the regular meeting on Monday, June 16, in the high school auditorium.Each school administrator announced the student honorees from their building and posed for photos with the students for their ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Senior Ellie Shkrelli and sophomore Gina Minichiello were named to the NJSIAA All Group 1 Girls Outdoor Track Team, announced on Tuesday. Senior Jasmine Williams was named to the Third Team.Shrkelli was named in the 100-meter hurdles, while Minichiello was named in the ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights earned five spots on the NJSIAA Boys Outdoor Track Second Team that was announced on Tuesday.Seniors Aidan Morrow (3200 meters), Matthew Murillo (triple jump), and Oscar Solis (shot put) were joined by junior Brady Shine (javelin) on the Second Team. The ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – In honor of Juneteenth, the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs (DCHA), invites the public to visit the historic Gethsemane Cemetery in Little Ferry for self-guided tours from Thursday to Saturday, June 19–21, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.Founded ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights Police Officers arrested a 51-year-old borough man on a New Jersey Transit bus after he was reported to have shoplifted from a town shop.On Thursday, June 12, 2025, at approximately 11:38 a.m., Officers Chris Thibault and John Mullins were dispatched to the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Hospitals and public health departments throughout Bergen County are conducting a survey to improve the health of county residents. Responses are confidential and will directly guide efforts to enhance the well-being of those who live and work throughout the county.The survey was ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights Police arrested a Newark man after a crash involving a stolen vehicle, on charges including drugs and DWI in early May.On Sunday, May 4, at approximately 1:16 a.m., Patrol Officers Cambridge and Cabri were dispatched to Rt 46 East at Collins Avenue on a ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Check out what's going on in Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge this week. Monday, June 16:Wood-Ridge Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., Wood-Ridge HS auditoriumTuesday, June 17:Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council meeting, 7 p.m., Council ChambersThursday, June 19:Wood-Ridge ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -- A warm, sunny spring afternoon was the backdrop for Wood-Ridge's Town Day on Sunday, June 8, sponsored by the Mayor and Borough Council.The event ran from 2 to 7 p.m. and offered activities for people of all ages, including food and drink from local businesses. People enjoyed ...
SECAUCUS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights dominated the NJIC American Division All-League Girls Track team that was announced last week. The division’s champions, and led by Coach of the Year Rob Brady, there were more spots taken by Lady Aviators than by the rest of the league.The First Team was dominated ...
TETERBORO, NJ - The Teterboro Mayor and Council passed three ordinances on second and final reading, and one on introduction during its June meeting on Wednesday, June 11.The Council approved Ordinance #660 to allow the Moonachie Police Department to ticket or tow vehicles illegally parked at 1 ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -- Friday morning temperatures were in the low 80's as Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge officers ran in the 42nd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey.Members of Hasbrouck Heights Police Department took the “Flame of Hope” from Lodi ...