TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
March 21, 2026
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Wood-Ridge Mayor Paul Sarlo administered the oath of office to John Longo as he was sworn in as a Wood-Ridge Police officer at the meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council on March 18.Mayor Sarlo noted that Longo, who is a resident of Wood-Ridge, comes to the Borough with ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ – Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The exclamation of the borough's, and now the county's, official Town Crier, called out by none other than Tim Yuskaitis.The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners officially appointed Fair Lawn resident Tim Yuskaitis as the County Crier of Bergen County ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights High School announced that Andersen Wynn, a member of the Class of 2026, has been selected as the school’s nominee for the Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by the Bergen County School Boards Association, according to Vincenzo Barchini, principal.Ashley Calligy, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Finance Report for the month ending February 28th was given by Hasbrouck Heights Chief Financial Officer David Sireci at the March 10th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council. The cash balance at the end of the month was $2,602,085. The entire balance was ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Residents are invited to get out of the house, go for a walk, and meet some new friends this spring.The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Health is sponsoring the Spring Walking Program at Depken Field. The group is open to residents of all ages and fitness levels who want to stay ...
Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and available ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – “What does the Mayor do for a town?” was one of the many questions asked the Hasbrouck Heights Cub Scout Pack -17 Webelos to the Mayor at the March 10th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council. The Troop also led the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Last Friday's ‘swatting’ incident at the high school on Harristown Road has been deemed a hoax, according to Glen Rock officials. A routine internal review of the response is underway.On Monday morning, March 16, 2026, the borough and the Board of Education put out a joint statement ...
TRENTON, NJ – Sick of swerving to avoid those potholes that have popped up after the winter? The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)'s Acting Commissioner Priya Jain says that help is on the way to make driving a little smoother on New Jersey's roads after the start of the annual ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Several Hasbrouck Heights residents addressed the Mayor and Council at the March 10th meeting, airing their concerns about the Ordinances on the agenda surrounding the Fair Share Housing Plan. The ordinances, which were all passed earlier in the month by the Planning Board, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Church of the Assumption of Our Blessed Lady in Wood-Ridge will hold its 10th annual Blue Mass on Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m. A Blue Mass is a Catholic Mass that honors public safety professionals, including police, firefighters, and paramedics, and those employed in the public ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights passed one ordinance on introduction and eight ordinances on public hearing at the March 10th meeting of the Mayor and Council in Council Chambers at Borough Hall. Ordinance on Introduction:Ord. No. 2598 – An ordinance to amend and supplement Chapter 206 of ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — The Hasbrouck Heights Police will have increased DWI Patrol on duty this weekend. Chief Jeffrey Werner would like to remind the public to drink responsibly, use a designated driver or take a ride-share to get to your destination safely, and to not operate a vehicle while ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Mayor and Council honored a long-time former resident, Carol Switzer Viceconte, who was a pivotal part of the Hasbrouck Heights community, including volunteering in the Hasbrouck Heights Food Pantry, at the March 10th meeting in Council Chambers. Viceconte passed away on ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Health reminds residents that they must register their dogs for the new year. A reminder letter was sent out in January, as licenses expired on January 31. As of the week of March 9, 373 licenses have not been renewed for 2026.The annual ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — After a fatal motor vehicle crash occurred on Tuesday, March 10, between South Summit and West Pleasantview Avenue in Hackensack, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella provided an update. An investigation is currently underway by the County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hackensack ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Health will offer a free CPR class in late March.CPR and AED training will be offered on Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. It will be held in the Community Room at Borough Hall. The free, hands-only, non-certification CPR and AED training teaches ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council passed the following consent agenda during the March 10th meeting. The agenda was longer than usual as the February 25th meeting was canceled due to the blizzard that hit the area. The meeting began with a moment of silence for ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - It was the annual Youth Government Night during the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council meeting on Wednesday, March 4. Wood-Ridge seniors were chosen to sit in the role of Mayor, Council, Borough Administrators and Department Heads. They read statements explaining the job ...
SECAUCUS, NJ - Four Hasbrouck Heights girls basketball players and one Wood-Ridge player were named to their respective All-League teams that were announced last week.Two Lady Aviators, juniors Gina Minichiello and Amaya Veras were named to the All-Meadowlands Division First Team. Minichiello ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Bergen County leaders, alongside the Eid Committee of New Jersey, held its annual Grand Iftar and Crescent Lighting.Taking place Monday, March 9 at Bergen Community College, the event celebrated the Holy Month of Ramadan. “Our Muslim community is a cornerstone of Bergen County, and we ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Former Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and New Jersey Assemblyperson Rose Marie Heck passed away on March 7th, 2026, at the age of 93. “Rose devoted her life to serving the residents of Hasbrouck Heights. Her dedication to our Borough and her commitment to public service left a ...
SECAUCUS, NJ - The NJIC released its All League boys basketball teams for the 2025-26 season. Three Hasbrouck Heights players were named to the All Patriot Division Team, and four Wood-Ridge players were named to the All National team.Sophomore Brian Groves was a First Team All Patriot selection.
PARAMUS, NJ — Carol Morris lost five of her 12 children to drug overdose. One son, Andrew, whom she called Doug, overdosed 10 times before he died."In a tough time, he injected, walked out to the kitchen, and dropped dead on the kitchen floor," she said.Morris' heartbreaking story is one of 200 ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education announced the retirement of two longtime employees during Thursday night's meeting. The BOE accepted the retirements of Barbara Christianson, Student Assistance Counselor, effective September 30, and Michael Stillman, middle school ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Bergen Community College women’s softball team is getting ready to kick off its 2026 season on March 10th, when they travel to Brookdale Community College for a doubleheader, with game times at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The team will be coached this season by Hasbrouck ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the top three students of the Class of 2026, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements, dedication, and leadership.This year’s Valedictorian is Laquan Archibald, the Salutatorian is Parishay Syed, and Third Honors is Carter ...
MOUNT OLIVE, NJ – It was a rough day for the Hasbrouck Heights High School wrestlers at the Region 2 meet at Mount Olive High School. Eight Aviators qualified for the meet last weekend in the District meet. No one qualified for the state championships in Atlantic City.Mateo Toledo had the most ...