Category: Secaucus News

Bands announced for ICC Feast in September The bands and entertainment have been announced for the Immaculate Conception Church (ICC) Feast taking place in Buchmuller Park from Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 10-13. The feast will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 4 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 to 8 …

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For some, it was all about the food. For others, it was the products direct from overseas. Still others came to see their favorite stars from the other side of the globe. There was something for everyone at the 17th Fiesta in America event, held Aug. 15 and 16 at the Meadowlands Expo Center. “We …

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“I’ve done just about everything in the Police Department at some point in my career,” said Secaucus Police Chief Kevin Flaherty, a 26-year veteran of the force. “I think I’ve seen just about anything you can think of seeing, even in a small town like this.” Flaherty was officially sworn in as chief of the …

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DOT grants $650K to repair Meadowlands Parkway Bridge Secaucus will receive $650,000 in discretionary aid from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) for repairs to the Meadowlands Parkway Bridge. Mayor Michael Gonnelli announced at the Town Council meeting last month that the most recent state inspection resulted in the bridge receiving a priority one …

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The Secaucus farmers market, now in its second month, offers healthy, locally-grown produce as well as less traditional goodies. Held every Thursday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wilson Avenue, next to Charlie’s Corner, the market features a rotating selection of vendors providing everything from quinoa salad to kettle corn, from hot dogs to …

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This year marks the fifth and final edition of Good Vibes for Good Times, the annual festival in Buchmuller Park to provide information and support for suicide/depression awareness. Taking place from noon till 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, the event is an upbeat day of music, food, and more, with eight bands and more …

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Owning a dog, some may say, is similar to having a child. Except children are allowed to go everywhere their parents take them, for better or worse. Trying to find activities that are “dog friendly” can be somewhat challenging._____________Long walks are both physically and mentally stimulating for dogs.____________Below is a list of activities that are …

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The new Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST) complex is expected to break ground in Secaucus in September, said Sal Vega, HCST representative to the freeholders, at a freeholders’ meeting last month. The $160 million project will take an estimated three years to build. The current school building in North Bergen will be sold, except …

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