Sunday, May 12, 2013
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Newsweek ranks Hasbrouck Heights High School at #1309 on a list of the top 2,000 public high schools in the country. Chic Charity Club bring Heights businesses together in a first annual event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society. Bill O'Shea's Florist sponsored an essay contest inspiring students to write about their favorite teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Day. Borough will mill and repave a handful of streets over a two week period. There will be periodic road closures during this time. The high school as entered an ice hockey coop program with Northern Valley Old Tappan High School. The CarePlus Foundation will recognize the Academy Award-winning writer, actor and founder of The Trevor Project at their annual …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
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Two men and a woman were being held at Bergen County Jail after allegedly taking part in a mugging in front of Heights Pharmacy and then dragging the victim with their getaway vehicle Saturday morning, Hasbrouck Heights Police said Monday. Fire officials said the youngster's quick action in calling 911 helped them keep the fire contained to the rear of the house. The 2013 municipal budget, which will collect an additional $35 for the year from the average taxpayer, was adopted Tuesday with a vote of 5 to 1 in favor. Store may occupy space at the Teterboro Landing development near Hasbrouck Heights. Hasbrouck Heights High School students ranked high above their peers on state HSPA tests, according to the recent figures released by the State…
Sunday, April 21, 2013
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A Hasbrouck Heights man who ran the Boston Marathon Monday was said to be 'okay' following two explosions which erupted at the race finish line, a source close to the family told Patch. New Jersey Watchdog releases updated list of six-figure pensioners which includes 2 from Hasbrouck Heights. Patch caught up with actor Jay Seals, who talks about TV, film and his favorite subject - Hasbrouck Heights. One parent started a petition pushing for the installation of rubberized surface for the new playgrounds at Euclid and Lincoln schools. Figures in the state School Report Card back up the district's claim that enrollment has increased significantly which has led to class size issues at some grade levels. Twenty-five students at Euclid and …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
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The Hasbrouck Heights woman and a 56-year-old Ringwood man were found dead Sunday at the Revel Resort in Atlantic City. A 31-year old Lodi man was the victim of a hit-and-run accident on Williams Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights April 6. Authorities believe a 4-door Honda Accord was involved. Old building will be replaced by four 2-family homes. See photos and video from opening day celebration. Hasbrouck Heights High School scored above average amongst its peers on SAT scores last year according to figures released by the state Department of Education this week. The childrens furniture store is moving to another building at the same Route 17 south location. The borough will make another attempt to sell the vacant piece of property at auction. …
Monday, April 8, 2013
Taking a look ahead at the week in Hasbrouck Heights
Coming up this week on Patch Hasbrouck Heights schools are on spring break this week and the public library has a number of activities planned for the kids. On Tuesday the library will host the popular Book Bingo event at 11 a.m. where kids can play the game based on favorite book characters for a prize. On Wednesday the library will screen "Wreck-It-Ralph" from 3 to 4:30 p.m. On Thursday the library hosts a craft project from 3 to 4 p.m. The programs are offered to kids in grades K - 6. Also this week the mayor and council will conduct its regular public meeting followed by the monthly work session Tuesday at 8 p.m. The municipal budget, which was introduced at the last meeting, will not be up for public hearing until the April 23 meeting…
Sunday, April 7, 2013
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Actor Jay Seals, who was born and raised in Hasbrouck Heights, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2013 Garden State Film Festival Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award. Hasbrouck Heights Republican council persons Sonya Buckman and David Gonzalez will seek re-election in November, while former councilwoman Carol A. Skiba plans to run for a council seat on the Democratic ticket. Monmouth University's Polling Institute has ranked Hasbrouck Height's town website at 368 out of 540 municipal sites across the state. April is autism awareness month and the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton Hotel will be lit up in blue all month in recognition. Engineers report fireplace structure will remain in tact following concerns that water damage could threaten …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Taking a look at what you can expect to see on Patch this week.
This week begins with the official retirement of one of Hasbrouck Heights Police Department's longtime veterans. Captain Joseph Cronin retires April 1 after 26 years with the department. He was head of the department's patrol division. Cronin's retirement marks the fourth in the past year. In 2012, Lt. Thomas Archer after 26 years, Lt. Thomas Tozzi and Captain Jack Delorenzo, both after 25 years. Recently two probationary patrolmen were hired and are currently in the police academy expected to join the force in June when they graduate. Also this week Patch will update readers on The Hasbrouck Heights Little League season 2013 kicks off this weekend with opening day festivities Saturday, April 6 at the little league field and a pancake …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Mickey’s Kids Foundation has done it again. Thanks to its hundreds of supporters who came to the foundation’s annual gala fundraiser Friday night at Ill Villagio in Carlstadt, the foundation will sponsor another Canine Assistants service dog for a child in need. Talks between the governing body and the PBA Local 102 did not result in any changes to a set of proposed procedures for promotions within the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department which were challenged by the union members at a meeting earlier this month. Hasbrouck Heights mayor continues to communicate with NJ Transit regarding the newly constructed fence at the Teterboro/Williams Avenue rail stop which blocks local commuter access. Money has been allocated towards security …
Monday, March 25, 2013
Also the 2013 municipal budget will be introduced on Tuesday night.
More discussion regarding a proposed set of rules for how police promotions would be granted is expected for the Tuesday night mayor and council meeting. Earlier this month a group of PBA members came out in protest against the proposed rules calling them "unfair" asking for an open discussion. The PBA members had claimed they had not learned of the proposed promotion procedures until they saw a legal advertisement in the local newspaper. The governing body moved to continue the public hearing in order to allow time for PBA leaders and their attorney to meet with the police committee before moving ahead. Also the 2013 municipal budget will be presented Tuesday night. According to the borough's chief financial officer, Mike Kronyak, a …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
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Police charged two men in the assault and robbery of a Hasbrouck Heights man; the victim was sent to the hospital with multiple broken bones in his face. School budget for 2013-2014 supports advances in curriculum, technology and state mandated programs, according to the superintendent. Alfonso Bowen of Newark was arrested early Thursday morning after a car chase from Teterboro to Lodi for allegedly stealing a New MIlford resident's car. Classmates of 17-year old John O'Donnell of Hasbrouck Heights who died last month have organized a benefit concert for his family this Sunday in Secaucus. About 60 Hasbrouck Heights High School students make up the cast of "Bugsy Malone" this year's musical productuion which was peformed this week. Readers…
Alana Quartuccio
11:06 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Hi Rich I'm working on an update and hope to report something soon. thanks!! more ›