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Secaucus residents turned out in force this past week to take a stand against intimidation. Hundreds of residents filled Town Hall for the council meeting on Wednesday when two students from the Junior State of America (JSA) and their chapter adviser, teacher Michael Gehm, spoke out after a troubling incident in town. “Last Thursday, two …

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Just one day after starting his new job as interim superintendent of schools in Secaucus, Kenneth “Ken” Knops was up on a dais alongside the mayor, Town Council, and Board of Education (BOE) members, explaining his plans and goals for the position to the public. The occasion was the annual Junior State of America (JSA) …

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the Meadowlands Expo Center, the Walker Stalker convention drew thousands of devoted fans of the wildly popular TV show “The Walking Dead” to the Secaucus venue. “I love zombies!” gushed Emily Paredes, an 11th grader from Kearny, attending with friend Taylor Wright. The two …

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If there was a theme to the Holiday Bazaar in Secaucus this year, it was people turning their hobbies into small businesses, and running them out of their homes. The event took place from 11 to 4:30 on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Recreation Center, 1200 Koelle Blvd. Nearly 50 residents and visiting vendors gathered …

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Two teachers named Educators of the Year at middle school The winners of the 2015-2016 Governor’s Educator of the Year Awards have been announced at Secaucus Middle School. There are two awards given out each year: the Educator of the Year and the Educational Services Professional of the Year. The Middle School Educator of the …

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SECAUCUS – Secaucus residents turned out in force at the Town Council meeting Wednesday night to take a stand against intimidation. Two Secaucus men, ages 58 and 64, had been arrested on charges of bias intimidation and harassment earlier in the week when police were called to Front Street in the center of town. After …

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Two days before Thanksgiving, the celebrations had already begun in Secaucus, as the Town Council meeting was preceded by several special presentations. The evening began with citations presented to two lifelong Secaucus residents who served with great honor in World War II. Michael J. Marra served from 1943 to 1945 in the 26th Infantry Division, …

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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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Twins Matthew and Marissa Grillo, born and raised in Secaucus, received the New Jersey Congressional Award on Saturday, Nov. 21, five days before their 20th birthday. The award, the only medal awarded by the United States Congress other than the Medal of Honor, was given to them at a ceremony at Rutgers University at the …

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