Updated: 8/15/2018 You received your notice that your smart meter is coming. What now? You go to your energy providers website and will find information on what to do next. For Orange and Rockland you will find it here. You will have to call them so they can try and talk you out of it…
Smart Meters – Security Threats & Who is Actually Watching?
With the idea of Smart Meters comes the potential threat of an invasion of privacy. Smart Meters are, in general terms, classified as a surveillance device – its job being to accurately monitor your usage of electricity. Unlike old meters, these new devices have the ability to differentiate between what is being used. They monitor…
Smart Meters Are Here – What You Should Know
Have you received one of these? Arriving in mail boxes all over Bergen county these are heralding the arrival of smart meters that the energy company is excitedly telling you is the way of the future. However, before you allow your old meter to be removed you should do some serious research into what these ‘smart…
You Should Stop What You’re Doing And Read This Now!
Have you received one of these? If you have, you need to read it carefully. The brochure makes it look seamless and perfect but in actuality these can be potentially dangerous to your health, as in seriously dangerous – They have the potential for security and health issues, and quite a bit more. A full…
A Call To Mayor And Council To Release Water Tests
A Call To Mayor And Council To Release Water Tests – A Message From A Resident Now is the time for the Town of Upper Saddle River and its Mayor and Council to step up to the plate and release their tests of surface water in USR and dispel the anxiety about Pleasant…
Saddle River Passes Deer Culling Ordinance!
On Thursday July 26th, Saddle River passed a deer culling ordinance. During hunting season, September to February, licensed hunters will be able to ‘cull’ deer as well as coyote. Councilman Ron Gray was the only individual to vote no after a 3 1/2 hours of discussion and 26 Saddle River residents, as well as outsiders,…
Arsenic Levels in Water Near Apple Ridge Country Club
We have officially obtained the first handful of results from well tests that were done earlier this year. These tests can all be viewed below. General Information: “New Jersey also has one of the toughest standards for allowable arsenic levels, 5 micrograms per liter (the federal standard is 10).” -From Columbia University Read more information…
Event: Saddle River Residents Against Bow Hunt Meeting, 7/26!
Copied from the Saddle River Residents Against Bow Hunt Facebook Page. “Don’t let Saddle River turn into a “Hunting/Killing Field” Is Councilman Paul Schulstad going to clean-up all the blood trails around town? What will we tell our children? Please SHARE our post and come to the meeting! 7/26/18 – URGENT DEER MEETING!!!!!! – Against…
USR Speeding Petition
Recently the issue to do with speeding in Upper Saddle River has been brought up. Due to the amount of concern for the speed cars are going on some of the local roads, a petition has been made to have our Mayor “support increased efforts to patrol our streets and launch speed – free campaigns…
Why You Should Be Concerned About Arsenic In Your Water
One of the most interesting things that has arisen during recent protests is the number of people who have no idea what is going on, or why there should be a protest. What can you possibly have to complain about? It’s a new development of luxury houses, the neighborhood is going to benefit. What could…