$635K Grant to Fund Main Street’s ‘21st Century Revival’

Borough officials say grant will allow Ramsey to 'really enhance our downtown corridor.'

$150K Grant Will Expand Road-Paving Plan, Officials Say

Officials say Ramsey will add a road that 'very much needed repaving’ to its 2013 list, thanks to a grant from the state.

Ramsey Approves 1.8% Tax Increase

Between school taxes and municipal taxes, the average homeowner in Ramsey will see a $53 increase in this year’s tax bill.

Borough Honors DPW for 'Amazing' Superstorm Sandy Clean-Up

Members of the Ramsey Department of Public Works were awarded certificates of recognition at a borough council meeting Wednesday night.

Christie Underwent Weight Loss Surgery In February

Governor tells New York Post that Lap-Band procedure was done at the urging of his family. An NYU doctor made house calls to Christie's Mendham home to not draw attention to the surgery.

Ramsey Will Hold Special Meeting on Proposed Apartment Complex

The meeting on the 196-unit complex will be at the end of the month

Mayor: Roadwork Detours ‘Something We’ll Have to Live With’

Mayor Chris Botta gave an update on the S. Central and Oak Street construction projects, which he says will last another 30-45 days

Technical Changes Delay Ramsey Budget

The state-requested changes to the municipal budget will not affect the proposed tax rate, officials said

Route 17 Overpass Roadwork To Begin This Week

Preliminary work will begin this week, according to a release from the NJ DOT

Politicians Rally for 'Gun Sanity'

Former Ramsey Mayor was one of the speakers

Residents Question Impacts of Proposed Apartment Complex

Due to time constraints at a Board of Adjustment meeting Wednesday night, expert witnesses were not able to testify with explanations of the proposal

Report: Paint Sludge Found in Ramapo River

The Ford Motor Company dumped the toxic sludge in several spots throughout the area while its plant was operating in Mahwah during the 1950's, 60's and 70's

Ramsey Plans Nine-Road Repaving

See which streets in town the borough is planning to repave this year

Help Spruce Up Ramsey at Community Clean-Up

The borough is hosting a town-wide clean-up day next Saturday

Yearlong Overpass Construction Will Mean Truck, Bus Detours

But, two-way traffic on the “structurally deficient” bridge will remain open to passenger cars throughout the duration of the project

Residents Asked to Conserve Water During ‘Heavy Demand’ Season

Ramsey officials say a recent dry spell is one of the reasons for the restricted water usage rules

South Central, Oak Street Roadwork Starts Monday

Residents should expect delays and an upcoming full road closure, officials say

Signs May Help Combat Parent Drinking at Youth Sports Games, Officials Say

The Ramsey borough council is looking to add signs to Finch and MacFarren parks reminding parents that drinking is not permitted on borough property

Ramey’s Municipal Website Named 84th Best in NJ

Local lawmakers say they are happy with the rank, and want to work to improve it

Ramsey Water, Sewer Rates Going Up 3%

Increase will help cover rising costs of water contracts and employee health benefits, officials say

Federal Loan Deadline Looms For Hurricane Sandy Victims

Small Business Association has already approved more than a half billion dollars for home and business owners

HUMC Dietician To Give Nutrition Tips at Ramsey Seminar

The board of health is sponsoring the event happening this Thursday

Budget Proposes $39 Average Tax Increase

The borough council formally introduced its proposed $22.8M 2013 budget this week

Town Moves to Fund New Fire Trucks, Road Improvements in 2013

Ramsey’s borough council is considering a bond ordinance that would approve funding for some “much needed” projects in town, officials say

Report: Apartment Complex Hearing Debated

Officials went back and forth on where and when a proposal for a luxury apartment complex in Ramsey should be heard, report says

Tell Us: Which Ramsey Roads Need to be Repaved?

The borough will once again enter into a regional road resurfacing cooperative in 2013

State Aid to Ramsey Remains Flat for 2013

The borough's operating budget for this year will be formally introduced next week

Ramsey Plans Redesign of Municipal Pool

The project, which is still in the planning phase, would cost about $2M, borough officials said

Public Input Sought to Improve Bergen County's Bus System

An information session will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Bergen Community College on Wednesday.

Former Secretary of State Talks Advice for John Kerry at Ramsey Visit

Madeleine Albright also spoke about her new book, World War II, her heritage and her view on current politics in front of a crowd of hundreds of Bergen County residents Tuesday night

Apartment Complex Hearing Postponed to March or April

A developer is proposing a three-building luxury apartment complex on Island Road

Proposed Ramsey Tax Rate ‘Safely Under 2% Cap’

The major expense raising taxes this year is a tax break to Verizon, officials say

Local Democrat Launches State Senate Campaign

Mahwah native Jan Bidwell is seeking the seat held by Gerry Cardinale in the 39th legislative district

Proposed Luxury Apartment Complex Design Goes from One Building to Three

But, the buildings are shorter and have less bedrooms than the plan originally proposed last year

Christmas Tree Curbside Pick-Up Wednesday

Event marks the unofficial end to the holiday decor season in Ramsey

Developer: 191-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex 'Best Use' for Island Road Property

But, a borough board questioned the impact the development might have on neighbors, the school system and the rest of the town

Deadline to Apply for Sandy Aid Extended

Gov. Christie's office announced an extension for New Jersey residents affected by Hurricane Sandy to register for disaster assistance.

More Ramsey Residents Gave Money to Obama Campaign

But, Romney supporters from Ramsey donated more money to their candidate of choice

Bergen Mayor to Utility: If We Could, We'd Fire You

Officials and residents at a state hearing on the utility's response to Hurricane Sandy complained of a lack of communication and information in the weeks after Hurricane Sandy

O&R WIll 'Listen Closely' To Resident Critiques Wednesday

The state Board of Public Utilities is holding a public hearing in Ramsey on the utility's response to Hurricane Sandy