A weekly roundup of top local news stories on Paramus Patch.
When Eagle Scout candidate Leon Schneider asked the mayor and council permission to improve the entrance to Constitution Grove Park, he learned the Borough already had plans in the works.
A Virginia man is alive today thanks to the quick actions of a Brian Gatens, rescuer from the Paramus Rescue Squad.
A look ahead at this week's meetings and events.
Residents of Paramus will soon join together to honor the victims of 9/11, first responders, and veterans who have served their country.
After residents of the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home had their lobby television removed from the facility, a relative of one of the veterans is asking the facility to return it.
A look ahead at the coming days in Paramus
A month after Paramus resident Gabrielle Reuveni was fatally struck by Dover resident Philip Cise, Assembly members Connie Wagner and Tim Eustace, and Senator Bob Gordon are calling for justice and better accountability from the judicial system.
While local emergency units traditionally use National Night Out to draw attention to safety and community service, the Paramus event has also become an event to catch up with family, friends and neighbors.
After conducting a one year search for a new president, the Bergen Community College Board of Trustees unanimously appoint Dr. B. Kaye Walter from Indiana's Ivy Tech Community College to start Monday.
After merging three health agencies into one, the State of New Jersey is expected to close the Northern New Jersey Maternal and Child Health Consortium in Paramus by September.
On Tuesday, The Borough of Paramus, like many municipalities, will hold it's National Night Out, sponsored by the Paramus Police Department.
Paramus School Board will interview prospects for high school principal, and Planning Board application for a fast-casual restaurant and 15,000 square foot retail space to round out the last week of July.
Just one month after launching the first Paramus Farmers Market in years, organizers and vendors are experiencing a high volume of visitors in search of unique natural foods and organic fruits and vegetables.
After a unanimous vote, the Ridgewood council approves a one-year agreement with the Borough of Paramus for the repair of Borough owned vehicles.
New Jersey Public Interest Research Groups released a report Wednesday at the Paramus Farmers Market depicting how tax payer monies are supporting federal subsidies for junk food additives while contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic.
Less than a week after calling for a referendum on merging the county police and Sheriff’s departments, the two Democrats, Joan Voss and David Ganz, say they want to hear what police and members of the public think.
County Executive announces plans to move Bergen County’s police department and Department of Public Works to Paramus to better utilize county space and save tax payers up to $46 million.
A look ahead at the coming days in Paramus.
Thursday’s Planning Board hearing of the revised application of Second Paramus Associates, LLC, to demolish an existing structure and construct two new buildings in its place on Route 17 was delayed due to procedural issues.
Less than a month after Robert Scheper was promoted to chief in the Borough's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department, three more EMS members climb the ranks.
The preliminary budget is packaged with a zero percent increase and a slight decrease in property taxes for the 2012-2013 Borough budget. But officials are bracing for the worse as deferrals and union contracts "come home to roost" next year.
Despite a developer's wishes, descendants of slave owners and slaves bonded in an attempt to preserve a home tied to the tumultuous history between African-Americans and whites.
After learning about tapping into resources, critical infrastructure, and lessons learned from recent natural disasters, business owners brushed up on preserving data, business continuity, and having the right insurance before disaster strikes.
The Paramus Board of Health, in cooperation with Medical Laboratory Diagnostics, will conduct its annual Blood Chemistry Screening Sept 22.
After creating a golf youth program 20 years ago to instill golf etiquette and a passion for the sport, the Bergen County Department of Parks, volunteers, and local golf courses continue reaping the fruits of their labor.
Diabetes conference and government meetings also round out the second week in July.
Sen. Gordon and Assembly members Wagner and Eustace will open a satellite office to better serve constituents throughout district.
Grants available for the acquisition, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration and preservation of historic properties in Bergen County
A quick look at some of the official Borough meetings and casual events.
Bergen County's largest provider of senior care services is looking to expand their number of locations by adding an additional complex in Paramus specifically designed to facilitate patients with Alzheimer's disease.
After 14 years with the Paramus Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Robert Scheper moves up to the top spot.
Fred Behnke from the Fritze Behnke Historical Museum made an appearance during the last mayor and council meeting and offered a new DVD showcasing the Borough's changing landscape over the last 90 years.
County and local police treat children with life-threatening illnesses or chronic health conditions to special day with dignitaries.
Borough returns to its farm roots and helps feed the needy and elderly.
Budget with no increase paves the way for slight salary increases for Borough employees without reduction of Borough services or the workforce.
Paramus woman received a proclamation during the mayor and council meeting after reaching her 100th birthday.