Searching for the truth in Upper Saddle River
The ugliness of the local election in Upper Saddle River showed the teeth of the Republican candidates with their vicious personal attack on Marshall Grupp. Maybe some of their fawning followers fell for it, but for many residents it was a jarring show of the length this party will go to keep the power in…
The dirty games of Washington have arrived in Upper Saddle River. Not content with the repeated habit of stealing opponents campaign signs, or driving over them, or just removing them and dumping (which has gone on for years, through various election cycles) or the plastering of signs in multiples throughout town when the borough code…
Recently…. A recent post by a resident reader posed the position you should not vote for the party, but for yourself. For what the needs of the town are, not the party. Interesting, but possibly a little out of the box thinking for this town. But consider this – Upper Saddle River isn’t Washington DC….
Do You Remember This? An Upper Saddle River Fairy Tale Many, many years ago, when life was quite different, Upper Saddle River embarked on a quest to find what the residents wanted. For ways to improve the quality of life in a town that really was doing quite well, where people clamored to buy a…
Upper Saddle River is a town that leans heavily in one political direction and loyal residents have been singing the praises of the administration to show support, solidarity. Yet, the elected officials have made questionable decisions, had too many eleventh hour corrections and clean ups. Despite the testimonials of great public service, being great people…
16 Days There are only 16 days until the election in November. Here is what you need to know right now. If you aren’t sure who you should vote for – or much worse why you should even vote – go and head over to Starbucks Ramsey tomorrow morning and evening – Tuesday October 21…
Tonight Meet the Democratic candidates for mayor and council Grupp, Garbar and Galasso Hear their vision for Upper Saddle River. Ask questions, listen to their answers. If you care about Upper Saddle River you need to attend. Note: This is one of the few opportunities to actually hear from candidates. The Republican party candidates…
The colors of fall in Upper Saddle River bring a range of warm yellows, oranges and fading greens. And red and white. And red and white and red and red. Driving through the town you can’t help but notice that that there is an abundance of campaign signs for the Republican mayor and her running…
Early in the mayor and council meeting on September 18, with many police officers in the room to witness the swearing in of a new Upper Saddle River officer a cellphone alarm went off, rapidly followed by others in the room. Officers and public were distracted and attention was taken from conversations while phones were…
With the upcoming election about 1 month away Upper Saddle River residents should meet the Democratic candidates for Mayor and Council. A series of special events are planned to provide residents with opportunities to hear from them and ask questions. Tuesday October 8, 2019 Thursday October 17, 2019