The continued environmental disaster that is occurring in Upper Saddle River due to the negligence of Toll Brothers is, and has been, a ongoing nightmare for residents. For 2 long years it has continued and nothing – until 2 days ago – has been done. Toll Brothers has to take full responsibility for what is…
Category: Politics
Upper Saddle River Council Meeting July – What Really Happened
If you didn’t get to the Upper Saddle River mayor and council meeting Monday July 8 head over to UpperSaddleRiverNews to read a good account of what took place. There you will find information on the Executive SessionĀ (no members of public) and the Public meeting. If you pay taxes in Upper Saddle River it…
Mahwah: Frank Pallotta Enters Race For United States Congress
Is New Jerseyās Next Republican Congressman from the 5th District Hiding in Plain Sight? by Joseph L In May of this year, former banking executive Frank Pallotta of Mahwah, entered the race for United States Congress to represent New Jerseyās 5th District ā encompassing parts of Bergen, Sussex, Warren and Passaic. With virtually no political…
Upper Saddle River Primary: Results and Reality
Upper Saddle River went to the polls on June 4 and the weak turnout resulted in the re-selection of the existing mayor, and the loss of the challenger. Not surprising as the mayor and council are propped up by a party system that has existed for more years than the majority of residents really know,…
It’s Primary Voting Day! Go Out & Vote!
Today, June 4th, is Primary Voting Day in Upper Saddle River as well as throughout New Jersey! 80 seats are up in the state! There is currently a lot at stake, especially in Upper Saddle River, so make sure you take a few moments to go vote. It only takes a few minutes of your…
Meet The Candidate – Erik Friis For Mayor
Tuesday June 4, 2019 is primary day and Upper Saddle River has new Republican candidate for mayor Erik Friis who is running for office. A longtime resident of town Erik is a powerhouse of knowledge, energy and enthusiasm and has been one of the most vocal critics of the Toll Brothers mess and the mayor…
Upper Saddle River Election – It Isn’t A Photo Op
Election season has arrived in Upper Saddle River. Up for grabs are the position of mayor and a couple of council seats. There are old names and new ones. And it is getting dirty. The upcoming June 4 primary is interesting as there are 2 candidates vying for the Republican position of candidate for mayor…
Upper Saddle River – Some Candidates Are Paying Attention
So good to see the candidates are paying attention. At least some of them. With the election in a few days people in Upper Saddle River have been waiting to hear from the candidates hoping for a debate, or forum. Or in desperation a video presentation. So offers were made to the candidates and their…
Upper Saddle River – Do The Candidates Even Care?
Just over a week until the election there is a deafening silence in Upper Saddle River. From the candidates. The arrival of beautifully presented fliers brought a promise that some change might be in the air. With short snappy points telling voters what they have achieved, or are aiming to achieve, voters are…