Searching for the truth in Upper Saddle River
Is New Jersey’s 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 Jersey’s 5th District – encompassing parts of Bergen, Sussex, Warren and Passaic. With virtually no political…
A question for the Mayor and Council. What exactly defines a single family dwelling? Obviously a single family contains some variations of dad, mom, children. Sometimes a grandparent or two. Maybe an aunt? Cousin? The Legal Information Institute at Cornell University defines it as: The term single-family dwelling means a structure designed for residential use…
A barrage of emails from Zillow was the alert that Toll Brothers Preserve at Upper Saddle River had homes that are now actually for sale. Not built, but ready for purchase. The Stop Work order is over. Able to welcome new families to what some Upper Saddle River residents casually refer to as Arsenic Ridge….
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,…
The highlight of the Upper Saddle River summer season is here! It’s the Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church Strawberry Festival!!! This great annual event brings the arrival of summer and it is today Saturday, June 15. The strawberries, shortcake, ice cream and whipped cream are the best and well worth the wait of 364…
The 4th of June is National SAFE Day, a day that is part of National Safety Month addressing gun safety in homes. This day focuses on the precautions that we can take to stop an accidental shooting in the household. The figures are alarming. Death by gunshot was the second-highest cause of death in the…
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…
Upper Saddle River Lions Carnival – Go Tonight!! Mother Nature really has not been on the side of the Upper Saddle River Lion’s Carnival this week. Heavy storms with lightning have forced this wonderful annual event to shut for a string of nights with only 2 nights to go. As one of their two…
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…
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…