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Santa got busy early this year, handing out hundreds of gifts to Guttenberg kids on Tuesday, Dec. 22. First he set up shop in front of Town Hall about 5 p.m. to raffle off six bicycles and countless toys. Then he climbed into his motorized sleigh and, escorted by the Police Department and town officials, …

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Zitt sworn in as Guttenberg councilman After being selected councilman at an emergency meeting on Dec. 16, Wayne Zitt was sworn in at a well-attended council reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 4. Zitt replaced former Councilman Efrain Velez, who resigned effective Dec. 4. Noting the large turnout of dignitaries at the event, Guttenberg Mayor Gerald …

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The Guttenberg Town Council received the names of three candidates for the vacant position of councilman on Monday, Dec. 14, and by Wednesday they had sworn in their newest member. Wayne D. Zitt Jr. will serve both as councilman and chair of the Guttenberg Department of Public Works, replacing Efrain Velez, who retired effective Dec. …

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Alice Koenig waited for an especially auspicious occasion to set foot in her very first White Castle restaurant. On Dec. 17 the time came. It was her 100th birthday. The milestone was marked by a surprise party with family and friends, who asked Koenig about her recollections of growing up in Union City, where she …

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With Hudson County undergoing the greatest residential development expansion in its history, especially near transportation connections to New York City, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has finally agreed to advance plans to construct a new passenger rail tunnel under the Hudson River. The PA Board of Commissioners on Dec. 9 agreed …

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“In the age of political correctness, we came up with the idea of a ‘Holiday Inspiration Tree,’ ” said Rosanna Robin. “The idea was to include a diverse community in the spirit of the holidays.” Robin lives in the Park Hudson Building, 9060 Palisade Ave. in North Bergen. The tree is located in the downstairs …

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Garbage and recycling schedules adjusted for holidays There will be no garbage and recycling collection in North Bergen on New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1. Friday garbage and recycling will be collected on Saturday, Jan. 2. MetLife Stadium to host three matches in historic international soccer centennial MetLife Stadium will host three matches in the …

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