Category: Secaucus News

Far from being the town that never sleeps, Secaucus generally tucks in for the evening shortly after the nightly weather report. But each year there is one night that residents – or at least a few committed souls – burn the midnight oil. On Friday, May 8, 20 teams will walk through the night for …

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If there isn’t an expression that refers to politicians, street repair work, and voters, there should be. Call it “pothole politics.” By many accounts – from residents and from both the Democratic and Independent factions of the Secaucus Town Council – there are several streets and sidewalks in town that are in desperate need of …

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Residents may notice newly-added bursts of orange and yellow flowers around Secaucus, evidence that Arbor Day has left its mark. In honor of this annual celebration of trees and the environment, the Department of Public Works last week planted some 80 French Marigold plants throughout Secaucus. Following an Arbor Day celebration in Buchmuller Park last …

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Visitors to Laurel Hill Park this summer may notice something new: a 20-foot canoe and kayak dock on the Hackensack River. It’s open to the public who want to bring their own canoe or kayak. _____________ “Paddling the Hackensack River just got a lot easier.” – Bill Sheehan________ Hackensack Riverkeeper Bill Sheehan, Hudson County Executive …

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Genealogists are accustomed these days to using the internet to find lost branches of their family trees. And of course, government record rooms still hold key documents. But there’s as another important resource that is in danger of becoming extinct: cemeteries. “Cemeteries are actually very important resources for tracing family heritage,” said Bob Murgittroyd, former …

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Gary Riebesell, Tom Troyer, and Charles Krajewski won decisive victories over four other candidates Tuesday in their bids to join the Secaucus School Board. Voters also approved the 2009-2010 school budget. Seven candidates had competed for three positions on the school board this year. Since three incumbents on the board who were up for re-election …

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Almost exactly a year ago this week, Feelgood Restaurant and Lounge owner Caesar Sanchez was in the same predicament he finds himself in today. Last year, after noise complaints from residents and visits from the local police, the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board was considering temporarily suspending Sanchez’s liquor license. Now, the ABC plans to …

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