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West Caldwell’s waste disposal company has stopped collecting recycling that contains plastic bags, officials said.
An important part of Caldwell’s history and architectural heritage is to be demolished next week.
Road construction affected traffic around Passaic Avenue in West Caldwell on Tuesday, authorities said.
The Fairfield Garden Center announced it will have an “Everything Must Go Sale,” with discounts up to 75%.
Since 2008, more than 2,000 adult and unborn deer have been killed as part of an effort to “revitalize the forest ecology,” officials said.
Grover Cleveland Middle School students came to the aid of The Jay Fund, The Human Needs Food Pantry and the Interfaith Hospitality Network.
West Caldwell police are asking local residents for surveillance footage of a car theft and vehicle burglaries.
Fairfield Police Chief: “I am extremely proud of the efforts of the officers and staff of the FPD as it relates to our charitable work.”
Grover Cleveland Middle School in Caldwell is starting out the New Year with a new look.
“Thank you to everyone who has made this year a success,” Caldwell police wrote.
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Up to 132 children living in group homes and foster care will soon have new pajamas thanks to a drive at Grandview School in North Caldwell.
North Caldwell Board Of Education: “The entire community has benefitted from her leadership.”
New Jersey’s attorney general is tired of the “culture of fear” between immigrants and police in the Garden State.
The Rotary Club of the Caldwells hosted Diego Diaz, trade commissioner of Guatemala, as a guest speaker.
The Rotary Club of the Caldwells hosted one of its furriest-ever guests: Charlie the Lab.
Fairfield saw 3 bomb threats to local businesses. West Orange saw similar threats. Police say they may be part of a series of hoaxes.
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West Caldwell saw another water main break, the town’s third in as many days. Here’s where they’ve taken place.
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Officials: “After scanning your driver’s license into the kiosk, the machine will do a background check and print out a visitor badge.”
Residents in the area may experience low water pressure and “discoloration,” West Caldwell authorities said.
A large water main break near the West Caldwell Plaza caused havoc for local traffic on Bloomfield Avenue, police said.
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Michael and Mena Mandara, who work alongside their daughters, are opening a new restaurant in the Caldwells. It will be the family’s 11th.
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The North Caldwell Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint in the week leading up to Christmas, authorities said.
The buyers and sellers of debt will turn their eyes to West Caldwell this December.
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Trinity Academy in Caldwell will hold its annual 5K Reindeer Run/Walk on Dec. 1.
Authorities evacuated the TJ Maxx and nearby stores. No explosives were found, West Caldwell police said.