Fire Destroys Trailer, Council Votes for County Disp...
Sunday May 27 | via Patch.com
Westwood Firefighters Extinguish Trailer Blaze Behind Kmart A burning trailer behind Kmart sent billows of smoke into the air that were visible all the way from Washington Avenue Monday afternoon, according Westwood Fire Chief Jaymee Hodges. Comment?
Township Council Moves Toward County Dispatch
Wednesday May 23 | via Patch.com
Washington Township Mayor Janet Sobkowicz said she will not sign a contract to use Bergen County's dispatch service, even though the township council voted 3-2 in favor of pursuing an agreement with the county during their meeting Monday. Comment?
Road Warrior: Feds to make hybrids LOUDER
Wednesday May 23 | via NorthJersey.com
If you think roads are too noisy, you might want to listen beyond the fireworks on July 4 when the feds are expected to introduce pedestrian safety measures that will make them even louder. Comment?
Woodcliff Lake finalizes goals and objectives for 2012
Friday May 18 | via NorthJersey.com
After months of delays due to council absences and disagreements over how best to rank the goals and objectives for Woodcliff Lake , the council finalized its list for 2012. Comment?
FBI confirms leak probe on al-Qaida plot
Wednesday May 16 | via NorthJersey.com
FBI Director Robert Mueller says the bureau has launched an investigation into who leaked information about an al-Qaida plot to place an explosive device aboard a U.S.-bound airline flight. Comment?
Gas pipeline application in River Vale is withdrawn
Wednesday May 16 | via NorthJersey.com
An application to upgrade an existing gas pipeline that runs through part of River Vale has been withdrawn - for now. Comment?
West Milford names new superintendent of schools
Wednesday May 16 | via NorthJersey.com
Dr. James McLaughlin was named West Milford's new superintendent Tuesday, when the Cranford Public Schools Assistant Superintendent was given a three-year contract effective July 1. McLaughlin, currently assistant superintendent of administration for Cranford Public Schools, was appointed as the local public school district's next chief ... (more) Comment?
Official: Emergency notifications need work
Wednesday May 16 | via NorthJersey.com
Education should be the borough's primary goal in preparing its citizens for future disasters, Paramus Senior Emergency Readiness Team representative Sam Casiello told the Mayor and Council during a report of the group's findings at the May 8 work session. Comment?
Oradell's emergency communications may soon be outso...
Wednesday May 16 | via NorthJersey.com
Oradell is considering outsourcing its emergency communications services in an effort to cut costs, but before it enters into an agreement with another agency, officials must determine if the change would be a benefit to residents, Council President James Koth reported last week. Comment?
Planned committee to focus on special events
Wednesday May 16 | via NorthJersey.com
River Edge is considering the creation of a Special Events Committee to plan and organize community events within the borough. Comment?
River Edge to bid on back-up generator
Wednesday May 16 | via NorthJersey.com
Following the suggestion of engineer Kenneth DelPercio, the River Edge Borough Council approved a motion last week to go out to bid on a back-up generator for the public safety building. Comment?
'Great signs' of a fast-recovering market have arrived
Thursday May 10 | via NorthJersey.com
The five-bedroom, three-bath, newly constructed colonial in River Vale went under contract with Gangi in 36 days. Comment?