Searching for the truth in Upper Saddle River
Upper Saddle River residents need to know that there is a tax increase being considered. In a town (and state) where taxes are a constant source of discussion and property prices have dropped considerably in recent years, with no similar drop in property tax, the Mayor and Council are proposing an increase for an open…
When Saddle River proposed their deer cull 3 years ago – against the vote of their residents – we questioned the stupidity and safety of having a hunt in a residential town. Despite a minimum 2 acre lot requirement there are a few smaller properties, a school, playground, businesses, busy roads. Yet, with no apparent…
Despite Saddle River residents voting AGAINST a deer hunt, and considerable public outcry Saddle River is once again preparing for a deer cull. The 3rd one in as many years. Residents and concerned locals and animal lovers have planned a protest against this action.
September 11, 2020. This year it is a little different. Services and memorials, reading of names. Quiet and reflection. Pain, coming together. Not quite the same in the time of a pandemic. But we reflect. Have some introspection and prayers. For those lost, those left behind and the country.
Back to school, back to work. Back to life? Yes, the hiatus is over. After what seemed to be like forever, but was only a matter of several, long, lonely months life is stumbling back. COVID19 arrived and stayed, has made a mark on lives and businesses and created a new normal. Some places were…
After a week with news that overwhelmed your mind and drained your emotions it is time for something a little different. And hopefully uplifting. March 21st is World Poetry Day. Officially created by UNESCO this is the day that rhyming word phrases are celebrated. Why you may ask? Poetry reaffirms our common humanity by revealing…
Changed and / or updated information in blue The coronavirus has arrived. There is no waiting, wondering and thinking it is a hoax. So, how is it going for you? Kids at home (yikes), no social time, super market shelves looking a little raggedy (assuming you can find what you want) and to quote the…
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The Village of Airmont Community Design Review Committee -CDRC- is meeting this week Wednesday 11 March 2020 @ 1pm. On the agenda: The Skill Building Center 99 Oratam Road Proposed School 98 & 100 Hillside Avenue Revised Site Plan This is part of the overall plan that is connected to the mikvah and much more….
Like Nero who fiddled while Rome burnt Upper Saddle River is functioning like everything is fine and dandy. Nothing is going on, all is ok. Head in the sand. The agenda for the mayor and council meeting tonight Thursday March 5, 2020 shows a small list of housekeeping issues, nothing unusual. Yet meanwhile the area around…
Meeting: Thursday March 5, 2020 @ 7pm Wandell School Note: This meeting is only open to Saddle River residents The residents of Saddle River who are reeling after the news of the Affordable Housing plan for their town are fighting back. Urgent Meeting! Concerned Saddle River Property owners: Friends and Neighbors: Please come to Wandell…