Category: North Bergen News

Guttenberg has a new holiday tradition. Several hundred residents turned up for the first annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 30 in front of Town Hall, where they were entertained by Christmas carols, holiday-themed poems, and even a special visitor direct from the North Pole. “We always have a tree in front of …

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After pressure from a local environmentalist, federal authorities have agreed to conduct an assessment of the Hackensack River to determine the extent of pollution and contamination caused by industry over the years. The findings could result in a massive cleanup project, with violators compelled to pay for remediation efforts. Samples will be taken from a …

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North Bergen to hold Mini-Winterfest celebrations on Dec. 7 In addition to the township’s popular annual Winterfest on Dec. 3, North Bergen will for the first time hold an additional mini-fest at two locations downtown on Monday, Dec. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Mini-Winterfest will feature free photos with Santa Claus for all …

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Five arrests have been made following the motorcycle club fight that left four people with knife wounds and at least 11 shell casings strewn on the ground at a clubhouse in North Bergen. All five individuals arrested have been charged in connection with possession of two separate guns, although neither of the weapons was fired …

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Patrons can get a glimpse inside the mind of a budding artist with the exhibit “My Inner World” at the North Bergen Free Public Library through Dec. 22. Christopher Walinski, 43, was on hand for the opening on Nov. 22 to talk about the 26 pieces on display. “It’s a passion,” he said of his …

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Even though winter is still more than seven weeks away, it’s not too soon to start readying for the harshest of all seasons, according to Hudson County home improvement experts. Plumbing and heating specialists, roofing contractors, and hardware store owners agree that homeowners should check their systems, equipment, and structures now before the cold weather …

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North Bergen distributes turkeys and more to the needy for Thanksgiving Families in need in North Bergen received a major helping hand as Mayor Nicholas Sacco led the township’s Thanksgiving Drive donation efforts in distributing turkeys, food items, and prepared meals to over 1,000 residents. “The holidays are a wonderful time to come together with …

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North Bergen resident Yanil Ferreira just turned 22 this past week, and already she has served in Congress. She was one of just 22 students selected nationally for the highly competitive Congressional Internship Program sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). For 12 busy weeks, from Aug. 22 to Nov. 13, she worked in …

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Looking for a unique holiday gift for that special someone? How about chocolate bath salts? Or perhaps some chocolate salad dressing? Maybe some nice chocolate-covered bacon bites? Those are just a few of the products featured from the more than 50 vendors scheduled to attend the Chocolate Expo at the Meadowlands Expo Center on Sunday, …

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