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After being out-of-date for more than a decade, Secaucus Town Hall’s portrait gallery now has the three most recent mayors’ faces gazing down from the halls of the council chambers: Dennis Elwell, Richard Steffens, and current Mayor Michael Gonnelli. Local artist Richard Moglia was commissioned by the town for the three portraits, and created detailed, …

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Sign up online to receive alerts of town events or emergencies It’s crucial to receive information quickly in the event of disasters and other emergencies. Secaucus residents can get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Swift Reach 911. The notification system enables the township to provide critical information quickly …

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Buchmuller Park was a riot of joyous colors and music on Sunday, Oct. 11 as Secaucus celebrated its sixth annual Diwali Mela. Attendees enjoyed food from local vendors, visited stands selling clothing and jewelry, and participated in cultural programs and trivia contests to earn valuable prizes. Four restaurants have sponsored the event from inception: Dhoom …

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About a dozen firefighters were inside the burning building, hauling hoses up to the third floor to battle the blaze from within. Mayor Michael Gonnelli, a volunteer firefighter and former fire chief, was among them. “We had very, very heavy fire above us. It had already burned through the roof,” he said. “There were two …

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For a single mom and her three kids who lost their home and belongings in a fire earlier this year, meals are on the house this month. “Like my daughter said, now I can take a break from cooking for a little bit,” said Kenya Ceballos. Instead they’ll be dining regularly at Olive Garden Restaurant …

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Secaucus Police Department receives prestigious accreditation After undergoing a lengthy and detailed accreditation process for more than a year, the Secaucus Police Department met with the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police on Oct. 9 and was approved for accreditation. Less than 10 percent of the police departments in New Jersey are accredited, …

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The Secaucus Coalition for a Healthy and Drug Free Community is one year old. The group marked its anniversary with an “End of the Year Celebration” on Sept. 26 at Bonefish Grill. Many of the key contributors to the coalition were honored or thanked throughout the evening, with guest speakers providing a look back at …

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Diana Simpson has a 21-year-old daughter with special needs. “Megan is extremely disabled. She’s on a feeding tube and she takes oxygen,” said Simpson. “She is not the typical young child you see. So I know what it’s like to feel like you don’t belong.” For special needs children there are typically programs available. But …

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“Let me get this out of the way from the beginning,” said Esther Suarez, newly sworn in as the first Hispanic and first woman prosecutor in Hudson County history. “There is a lot of discussion and negative media. This is the face of immigration.” She made it perfectly clear that she felt immigrants built this …

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Secaucus Reporter to go biweekly; also catch breaking news on the web As of this month, the print edition of the Secaucus Reporter has shifted to a biweekly publication, coming out every other Sunday. However, we are constantly updating our website, hudsonreporter.com, with Secaucus breaking news – and you can also read the weekly columns …

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