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Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake Explore Shared Services Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake Explore Shared Services
Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake Explore Shared Services PASCACK VALLEY -- Hillsdale and Woodcliff Lake are exploring shared public works services, with particular emphasis on snow plowing and equipment replacement, according to a report in NorthJersey.com.The municipalities will split the cost of a $17,750 feasibility study by LKM Consulting LLC that will examine both departments together and separately, NorthJersey.com reported. The study, due to begin next week, is expected take about 45 days, the report says.CLICK HERE for the full story.

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Police & Fire
Bond Gang Member Spares Girlfriend By Taking Drug Plea Bond Gang Member Spares Girlfriend By Taking Drug Plea
Bond Gang Member Spares Girlfriend By Taking Drug Plea TEANECK, N.J. -- A Teaneck associate of the infamous James Bond burglary crew pleaded guilty to drug possession in exchange for prosecutors dropping charges against his girlfriend. Jamelle Singletary will be sentenced to time served as part of his deal, CLIFFVIEW PILOT reported. He’ll also have his driver’s license suspended — probably for six months, according to his lawyer, S. Emile Lisboa. He was fined more than $1,000. Singletary and Janay Cole were charged with three counts each of drug possession with the intent to distribute the drug after police said they caught them with more than …

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News
PSE&G Road Work Scheduled In Bergenfield PSE&G Road Work Scheduled In Bergenfield
PSE&G Road Work Scheduled In Bergenfield BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- A PSE&G road project will see New Bridge Road in Bergenfield closed for all or part of Monday, Aug. 17. Expect delays, parking restrictions, and periodic closures of stretches of the street. Plan for detours or alternate routes.

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Events
Mahwah Hazardous Waste Collection In September Mahwah Hazardous Waste Collection In September
Mahwah Hazardous Waste Collection In September MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) will collect household hazardous waste in Mahwah Saturday, Sept. 12 at Campgaw Mountain Reservation, 200 Campgaw Road.From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. you can bring hazardous items that require special handling, and the BCUA will collect them free of charge for Bergen County residents, who will have to show identification. Businesses may also dispose of waste, but must pre-register by calling (201) 807-8696. The collection site is open rain or shine, and closes promptly at 3 p.m. The Mahwah collection is one of eight planned by the BCUA …

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Events
Village Street Fair Comes To Ridgefield Park Village Street Fair Comes To Ridgefield Park
Village Street Fair Comes To Ridgefield Park RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- Kicking off fall, the annual Village of Ridgefield Park street fair will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 this year, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Main St. According to JC Promotions, which announced the event in its newsletter, the street will be transformed into a "giant town block party" between Cedar and Park Streets. Some of the attractions will be mechanical kiddie rides, face painting, sand art, temporary tattoos, and a climbing wall. There will be live, local entertainment on stage all day, and other attractions too numerous to list. Open air cafes along th…

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Schools
Online Registration For Ridgewood Schools Now Open Online Registration For Ridgewood Schools Now Open
Online Registration For Ridgewood Schools Now Open RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood School District is conducting mandatory online registration for all students from now through Sept. 7. Daniel Fishbein, superintendent of schools, said the first day of school is Wednesday, Sept. 2, which is different than the date originally printed on a mailing to parents. Online registration is through Skyward Family Access, and Fishbein asks that families complete Mandatory Annual Online Re-registration as soon as possible, so the district will have current contact information. Forms will also be completed online, and fees paid before school starts. An…

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Lifestyle
Closter Library Displays Two New Sculptures Closter Library Displays Two New Sculptures
Closter Library Displays Two New Sculptures CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Public Library announced recently that two new sculptures have been installed on its grounds. “The Sentinel” by Natalie Frier and “Ode to Life” by Ulla Novina were placed at the end of July, and are on display for public view in the library’s sculpture garden. Frier and Novina are both from Harrington Park. The library stated the new works not only enhance the aesthetics of the library, but continue a rich tradition of sculpture. The project was funded by the Belskie Museum with a grant from the John and Dorothy Caples Fund. According to the library, notable …

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Neighbors
Little Falls Teen Highlights Persecution in China Little Falls Teen Highlights Persecution in China
Little Falls Teen Highlights Persecution in China LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — Kristine Feng, a 10th grader at Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, was honored Aug. 5 for riding her bike cross-country to bring attention to persecution of Chinese citizens by their government, reported The Record. Feng and 25 youth from 15 nations rode from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in June to raise awareness of human rights violations against the Falun Gong, who she said are often tortured and killed in China.  Feng was named a “young hero” by the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia for the campaign, which took 45 days, and received an award that w…

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Police & Fire
Wyckoff Police Warn 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Wyckoff Police Warn 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over'
Wyckoff Police Warn 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wyckoff Police Department will be participating in the national Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” DUI awareness initiative, beginning Aug. 21 and extending through the holiday. Police Chief Benjamin C. Fox said Wyckoff has received a $5,000 grant from the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety that will be used to man checkpoints or roving patrols for DWI enforcement. The intent of the heightened enforcement is to bring public awareness to the dangers of drinking and driving, and to encourage people to drink responsibly. Fox said thousands of people are kill…

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Politics
Allendale Makes Major Change In Borough Government Allendale Makes Major Change In Borough Government
Allendale Makes Major Change In Borough Government ALLENDALE, N.J. -- With the appointment of its first permanent borough clerk in more than a year, Allendale has begun a process that will significantly change the structure of borough government, according to reports in The Town Journal and The Record. Bergenfield Borough Clerk Anne Dodd was appointed full-time municipal clerk July 27, The Town Journal said. At the same time, the Mayor and Council announced they are separating out daily administrative functions from the clerk’s role and will hire a full-time administrator to manage the borough. Dodd will earn $75,000 annually in Allendale, a…

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