Category: North Bergen News

United Cerebral Palsy of Hudson County continues to make strides in services offered to youth and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The association serves not only Hudson, but Bergen, Essex, Union, and Passaic counties. The organization’s services include programs for preschoolers, afterschool programs for kids with autism, and vocational offerings for adults. All …

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“It was beautiful,” said 70-year-old Ana Cabrera. “A beautiful day for the seniors.” Indeed it was. Cabrera was one of about 130 Guttenberg ladies who met on May 14 at the Rumba Cubana Restaurant on Boulevard East for a festive luncheon. “This is to celebrate Mother’s Day,” said Mayor Gerald Drasheff. As to why it …

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It was 1985, and Mark Bogdanos was driving overnight from France to Livorno, Italy. He arrived at his hotel late, and he was hungry. The valet directed him to the local trattoria around the corner, but the kitchen was closing as he arrived. He was kindly invited to eat with the staff, however, and enjoyed …

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Memorial Day Parade in Guttenberg is on May 30 All Guttenberg residents are cordially invited on behalf of the mayor and town council to join their fellow residents in the annual Memorial Day Parade on Friday, May 30. The parade will commence at 6:30 p.m. on 68th and Madison St. and proceed through the town, …

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One of the items on North Bergen Superintendent of Schools George Solter’s wish list is an additional teaching facility in North Bergen to alleviate overcrowding in the existing schools—a trend that is not likely to reverse any time soon. In fact, this year, enrollment began at 7,294 students on the first day for pre-kindergarten through …

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Dogs and cats in North Bergen just got their very own resolution. On April 30, the Board of Commissioners adopted a new resolution authorizing municipal support for “responsible pet ownership programs” in the community. The official document states that the Township of North Bergen intends to “do our utmost, within the bounds of our jurisdiction, …

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‘Click It or Ticket’ in Guttenberg Law enforcement officers from the Guttenberg Police Department will be cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign. Beginning May 19 and running through June 1, the annual initiative includes high visibility law enforcement seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols, …

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There was a raucous turnout for the North Bergen Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 29. Numerous resolutions were discussed, including a toll gate at the high school parking lot to generate funds, and a 10 p.m. curfew for teenagers. The audience, mostly teenagers themselves, aggressively protested the resolutions, firing a barrage of pointed …

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