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Ground Breaking on Former Huffman Koos Site Tops Local News
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Progress of Development Applauded at Huffman Koos Site Groundbreaking Ceremony
After four years of obtaining approvals and soil remediation, the ground is broken on the former Huffman Koos site. CVS and Total Wine are two known retailers moving in. Acknowledging the efforts of the mayor and council that preceeded him, Mayor Sandy Moscaritolo said that getting to the groundbreaking was "a long hard process."Â
Oradell Proposed Municipal Budget has Estimated $497 Increase
Proposed budget has Oradell homeowners facing an estimated average annual increase of approximately $497 in their property taxes.
New Milford BOE Enters into Contract for 'Field of Dreams' with Hekemian
Jaws dropped and tensions mounted during Tuesday's meeting of the New Milford Zoning Board at the revelation that the New Milford Board of Education (BOE) had entered into a separate agreement with the developer of the United Water property to receive a parcel of land to build a 'field of dreams.' Oradell attorney cries foul.Â
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Attorney for Oradell Weighs in on New Milford BOE's Agreement with Hekemian
Louis Flora, the attorney representing Oradell in the Hekemian hearings, said that a strong legal argument can be made that the amended application is, in actuality, a new application. An argument he is planning to make.
Legislators Urge NY Governor to Sign Two-state Flood Prevention Measure
Assemblywomen Connie Wagner and Valerie Vainieri Huttle joined with New York state legislators Wednesday to urge New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill to help stem the tide of reoccurring flooding in communities in Bergen and Rockland counties.Â
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Oradell Woman Honored by CarePlus NJ for Philanthropy
The 15th annual Courage Awards, to be held at the Venetian in Garfield, will honor Oradell's Julia Orlando, Director of the Bergen County Housing, Health, and Human Services, along with former Care Plus Foundation chairperson Mary Ann Uzzi of Paramus and Nancy Schuring, owner of Wyckoff’s Devon Fine Jewelry.
River Edge Cooperstown Team Hosting Fundraiser at Sanducci's Monday
The 2013 River Edge Cooperstown Team is hosting a fundraiser at Sanducci's Restaurant and Pizza Kitchen on Kinderkamack Road, Monday, May 20 to help fund their trip to Cooperstown, New York in August where they will be participating in The American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament
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