Assemblyman Schroeder Will Fight Criminal Charges

The attorney for indicted assemblyman Robert Schroeder will make a "substantial filing" of defense motions, he said Friday.

Council Primary Elections Uncontested in Westwood, Hillsdale

Both parties has two candidates running for two seats in both boroughs.

Board OKs BP's Plan to Reopen Former Getty Station

The Washington Township Planning Board unanimously approved the plan to reopen the gas station under a new brand.

Anti-Fracking Activists Don Ostrich Costumes to Seek Support in Westwood

Food & Water Watch aims to convince New Jersey lawmakers to override Chris Christie's veto of a bill which would ban waste from hydraulic fracturing.

Assemblyman Schroeder Discloses 71 Creditors to Ethics Committee

Assemblyman Robert Schroeder has been sued numerous times and is facing criminal charges for alleged financial crimes.

Letter: 14-Year-Old Supports Sobkowicz Team

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Washington Township Mayoral Candidates Discuss The Issues

Republicans Janet Sobkowicz and Joe D'Urso — former running mates — will face each other for the Washington Township mayor's seat in the primary election Tuesday.

Washington Twp. Officials Consider Generator Law

Portable generators have become popular with long power outages caused by big storms over the past few years.

Gov. Christie Praises Westwood Hospital's Reopening

The governor visited HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley, which is set to open June 1.

Board Members 'Insulted' by CVS Planner's Testimony

Professional planner Richard Preiss testified that the proposed site for a new store in Washington Township is not suitable for its current residential use.

Westwood Council to Consider Change to Police Promotions

Members of the borough's police committee want to eliminate the requirement that an officer must hold a degree to be promoted.

Washington Township Cell Tower Contracts Finalized

The tower is planned to be built at the township's Municipal Complex.

Washington Township CVS Hearing Continues Tuesday

CVS plans to build a new 14,500-square-foot store on the corner of Pascack Road and Washington Avenue.

Assemblyman Schroeder Faces Another $300K Lawsuit

A Harrington Park resident claims Robert Schroeder never made payments on three loans from last year.

Former Gov. Whitman: Vote For Women, Minorities and Chris Christie

New Jersey's only female governor spoke at the Bergen County Women's Republican Club's 90th anniversary celebration.

Lawmakers Push For New York to Join Bi-State Flood Commission

The commission would work on flooding issues in Rockland and Bergen waterways like the Pascack Brook.

Supreme Court Decides With Hillsdale on 'Golden Orchards' Project

Caliber Builders plans to build an age-restricted housing development on the border of Hillsdale and Washington Township.

State Awards $150K Grant to Westwood For Road Project

The project will address drainage problems on Pascack Road behind the hospital.

Councilman Hopes Armrests Will Stop Skateboarders

Westwood Councilman Peter Grefrath said skateboarders damaged memorial benches in Veterans' Park twice this year.

Westwood Police Promotion Rule 'Noncompliant' with Law, Committee Says

Police officers in Westwood must have a degree to be promoted.

COAH Resolves to Take Unspent Affordable-Housing Funds from Municipalities

Money to go to balancing the general state budget rather than building houses for low- and middle-income residents

Hillsdale Council Approves $12.5M Budget

Taxes will rise $57 for the average borough homeowner.

NJ Transit Plans Work at Westwood Station

The work is expected to start May 20 and should take about two weeks.

Washington Township Council Approves $12.3M Budget

Taxes will rise $31 for the average township homeowner.

Payment to Former Police Chief Was Focus of Investigation

Former Washington Township Police Chief William Cicchetti received a terminal leave payment of $38,184.90.

Assemblyman Schroeder Sued by Albany Company Over Loan

Dolpack, LLC alleged Schroeder failed to repay a $100,000 loan.

Skateboarders Damage Westwood Park Benches Again

Benches in Veterans' Memorial Park have been damaged twice so far this year.

Westwood Council Approves 'Tough' $16.8M Budget

Officials said the budget process this year was one of the most difficult they have faced.

Temporary Cell Tower Up at Hillsdale DPW Yard

The borough will receive $30,000 per year for the space.

Hillsdale Board Grills Sober Living Home Owner

The applicant wants to house as many as four former addicts in a Magnolia Avenue home.

Hillsdale Council Introduces Budget Amendment

The council is expected to formally present the amendment and vote on the budget at their May 7 meeting.

Assemblyman Schroeder and Business Associate Both Claim $300K Payment

Provident Bank filed to have a court decide who is entitled to the funds.

Four Candidates Seek Two Westwood Council Seats

Two Democrats and two Republicans have filed to run for two open seats on the Westwood Council this year.

Federal Program May Provide Flood Insurance Discount in Westwood

The National Flood Insurance Program offers discounts to residents of towns that participate in its Community Rating System.

Broadway Improvement Work Could Start This Summer

Westwood officials are planning to change traffic lights to allow drivers to move on Broadway while trains block intersections.

Westwood Council Decides New Smoking Ban Not Needed

Officials said borough ordinance already covers what was proposed in a new ordinance from an anti-smoking group.

Four Candidates Vying For Two Hillsdale Council Seats

Two Democrats and two Republicans have filed to run for two open seats on the Hillsdale Council this year.

Christie Signs Teen Tanning Law Despite Small Business Concerns

The law, inspired by the national uproar created by Nutley's "Tanning Mom," seeks to protect New Jersey's youth from the most common form of cancer.

D'Urso Challenging Sobkowicz For Washington Township Mayor Seat

Two teams of Republicans are running for the mayor and two council seats this year.

Washington Township Council Introduces $12.3M Budget

Taxes would rise $32 for the average township homeowner if the budget is approved as introduced.