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TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Township officials joined community members Friday to raise the Pride flag outside town hall and proclaim June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, reaffirming the township's support for equality, inclusion and acceptance.Mayor James Damiano issued a proclamation recognizing Pride Month and ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park 5th and 6th grade girls basketball teams are headed into postseason play after strong regular-season performances.The recreation team finished the season with an 8–2 record and earned a playoff berth, while the newly formed travel team also secured a postseason ...
TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Police Chief Lou DeLuca will retire after more than three decades in law enforcement, concluding a career that began in the borough where he was raised and culminated in leading the department he joined as a young officer.A formal clap-out ceremony honoring DeLuca is scheduled ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett is leaving county government this summer to become the chief legal officer for one of the largest transportation projects in the country: the Gateway rail tunnel project between New Jersey and New York.Bartlett, who was first elected to ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park officials have approved an interim restructuring of the Police Department that will eventually eliminate the deputy chief position and expand supervisory leadership throughout the department, a move borough officials say will improve operational efficiency, ...
TOTOWA, NJ - Washington Park School Principal David Bower will step down at the end of the school year after the Board of Education accepted his resignation last week, according to a letter sent to families.In a May 29 letter to parents and guardians, Superintendent Patricia Capitelli said the ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - A 37-year-old Little Falls man has been charged after allegedly sending threatening and harassing emails to an attorney involved in an ongoing family court matter, according to Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo.According to a statement, Lawrence Lightning was arrested following ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park Board of Education approved its $29.1 million budget for the 2026-27 school year in April, adopting a spending plan that includes a 3.75% increase in the tax levy while preserving classroom programs and staffing despite rising costs and declining state aid.The ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Members of the Woodland Park 7th Grade Boys Travel Basketball Program were recognized during the May 20 Borough Council meeting after capturing a championship during the spring season.Mayor Tracy Kallert and members of the Borough Council presented certificates to players and ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - A major water main replacement project along Cedarhurst Avenue is scheduled to begin Monday, June 1, as borough officials move forward with infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving the reliability and resilience of the local water system.According to the borough, the project ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Borough officials recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month during the May 20 Borough Council meeting, highlighting the importance of mental health education, support and access to care.Mayor Tracy Kallert invited members of the Woodland Park Stigma-Free Task Force to the ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Families gathered at the Little Falls Recreation Center on Saturday as the Little Falls Muslim Committee hosted its second annual Eid al-Adha celebration, bringing together residents for an afternoon of food, shopping, arts and crafts, bounce houses and entertainment.The event ...
PASSAIC VALLEY - Passaic County officials are recommending more than $1 million in Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund grants for park improvement projects in Totowa, Little Falls and Woodland Park as part of the county’s 2026 funding cycle.In Totowa, officials are ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Borough of Totowa introduced a capital ordinance appropriating $1.9 million for a range of general municipal improvements supported through a combination of local, state and county funding sources.The funding package includes $1.3 million from the Capital Improvement Fund, a ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls has officially submitted two grant applications seeking additional state funding to complete ongoing streetscape improvements along Main Street.At its May 18 meeting, the Township Council voted unanimously to approve two resolutions authorizing ...
TOTOWA, NJ - A new monument honoring more than a century of leadership in the Totowa Fire Department was unveiled on Thursday at Borough Hall during a ceremony attended by firefighters, borough officials and residents.The monument, located alongside the existing firefighters memorial, recognizes ...
TOTOWA, NJ - A tradition spanning more than 40 years continued this week as 32 Totowa eighth graders participated in the borough’s annual Youth Week program, an initiative designed to introduce students to local government, civic responsibility and community institutions.The program gives students ...
TOTOWA, NJ - K1 Speed officially opened its doors in Totowa in February 2026, bringing a new indoor racing and entertainment destination to North Jersey.The facility features two elevated go-kart tracks, arcade games, private event spaces and a food and beverage lounge, offering residents and ...
TOTOWA, NJ -The Borough of Totowa honored Annemarie Shapiola for reaching an extraordinary milestone of 50 years of dedicated service to the Totowa Public Library.Mayor John Coiro and the Borough Council recognized Shapiola during Tuesday’s Council meeting.Shapiola began her career with the library ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls honored veterans, the fallen, and their families during its Memorial Day parade and ceremony held over the weekend.The parade procession stepped off from American Legion Post 108 at 591 Main Street on May 23 before marching down Main Street to Wilmore Road Park, ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's softball team opened postseason play with an 11-0 shutout victory over Lodi in the first round of the 2026 NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2 tournament on Tuesday, May 26.The game remained scoreless through the opening innings before the Hornets broke ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Organizers are looking for vendors of all kinds to participate in Little Falls’ annual 4th of July Street Fair, set for Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as the township prepares for the United States 250th anniversary celebration this summer.Hosted by members of Little ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
TOTOWA, NJ - Residents, veterans, elected officials and community members gathered in Totowa on Memorial Day for the borough’s annual ceremony and picnic at American Legion Post 227, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.The annual observance served as ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park honored the many men and women who served the country Monday with three ceremonies and its annual Memorial Day parade.A Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, a Killed in Action Memorial Ceremony and a Veterans Memorial Ceremony were held throughout the ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park has delayed all Memorial Day ceremonies and parade festivities by one hour due to expected rainy weather conditions Monday, May 25.The revised schedule is as follows:• The Firemen’s Memorial Ceremony at McBride Avenue and Memorial Drive will now ...
PATERSON, NJ - For sisters Danielle and Samantha Krumbein, graduating from Passaic County Community College (PCCC) was never just about earning degrees.It was about proving to themselves, and to each other, that their past did not have to define their future.The sisters, who both overcame family ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The annual Memorial Day parade hosted by American Legion Post 227 has been canceled due to expected weather conditions, organizers announced Saturday morning.According to a notice on Facebook, the decision to cancel the parade was made after monitoring weather forecasts ahead of the ...