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THANKS THE COUNCIL – Guttenberg Board of Education President Sari Zuckerman thanked the council for putting $342,517 back into the budget. Guttenberg introduces $8.3 million 6-month budget
Council unanimously approves refunding school budget

Guttenberg taxpayers will be taxed $5.5 million for a six month, $8.3 million municipal budget which will fund operations until January, when the town will transition to a calendar year budget. T...
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APPROVES UEZ FUNDS APPLICATIONS – The North Bergen Commissioners approved two applications for funds from the state to pay for police and department of public works employees in their Urban Enterprise Zones. North Bergen reapplies for UEZ funding
Approves developer’s contract for Sonic Drive-In

North Bergen officials hope they will be able to cover some costs of their police and department of public works operations through Urban Enterprise Zone ( UEZ ) funding, but are still unsure whe...
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RETURNING TO SCHOOL –North Bergen students will hit the books on Thursday and Guttenberg children will return to class the following week. School districts set for September
NB students return Thursday, Guttenberg on Sept. 8

New curriculum, programs, and technology await North Bergen and Guttenberg students when they return to school in September. Students in North Bergen will return on Sept. 2, while Guttenberg kids...
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CRASHES CAR AFTER CHASE – After allegedly leading police on a car chase from Leonia last week, Jose Hortado, 47, of North Bergen, crashed the vehicle near the township’s high school. Motorcyclist allegedly refuses to stop
Car leads police on 5-mile pursuit, crashes near North Bergen High School

North Bergen Allegedly ‘careless’ motorcyclist gets tickets A 21-year-old Carlstadt, N.J. resident allegedly drove his motorcycle recklessly in traffic while a North Bergen Police officer attemp...
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ON DISPLAY AT GUTTENBERG TOWN HALL – A reproduction of a photo housed at the Jersey City Free Public Library’s New Jersey Room is now on display in Guttenberg’s municipal chambers. The photo is of the town’s 100th Anniversary parade as it passes the corner of 70th Street and Bergenline Avenue in May 1959. NORTH BERGEN BRIEFS
Holiday Hudson Reporter editorial and advertising deadlines Because of the Labor Day holiday, some of the Hudson Reporter newspapers will have special advertising deadlines. For the Sept. 8 edi...
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FUTURE SURVEILLANCE CENTER – Early this month, officials toured the center before Night Out Against Crime. Detecting muggings from the sky
Total of 75 police cameras around town by 2011

While 24 cameras are already attached to traffic signal poles and building rooftops throughout North Bergen, the town’s Police Department hopes to have a total of 75 streaming live video to their...
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MOTORISTS HAVE TO STOP AT CROSSWALKS – While some signs haven’t changed yet, motorists are now required to stop at crosswalks, rather than just yield. Signs being changed around town
State law now calls for complete stop at crosswalks

A state law that makes motorists stop at crosswalks, rather than just slowing down when a pedestrian is present, has been in effect for several months, but some might not know about it. And the N...
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VEGA TAKES OATH – West New York Mayor Sal Vega will now serve on the Regional management committee. Regional fire dept. passes $55.9M budget
Will pay retirement packages over five years instead of one

The North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Management Committee passed its $55.9 million budget at their Aug. 17 meeting, which represents a 3 percent increase from last year’s $54.2 million budge...
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GETTING EXTRA HELP – Children are tutored in reading and math at the North Bergen Free Public Library. Reading, math, and Wii
At library, NB kids get extra help in a fun way

Amanda Mass, a fourth grader, thought that the North Bergen Free Public Library’s Summer Program was “pretty fun.” “My favorite part is reading, because everyone says I’m a good story-maker and i...
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WAS ALLEGEDLY DRIVING STOLEN CAR –Paul Lopez, 18, of North Bergen was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle. Cops chase stolen car
ALSO: Two NB hotel thefts in one week

North Bergen Alleged stolen vehicle doesn’t stop On the morning of Aug. 15, Paul Lopez and Jesus Aguila Diaz from North Bergen, both 18, were apprehended by police, allegedly in a stolen car. A...
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TENNIS AWARDS – The North Bergen Recreation Program recently held its tennis awards at the courts located in James J. Braddock Parl. Over 75 players and coaches were in attendance. Mayor Nicholas Sacco and Recreation Commissioner Allen Pascual gave players participation trophies. NORTH BERGEN BRIEFS
Local soldier killed by alleged drunk driver A Guttenberg soldier was driving his motorcycle Saturday morning when it was struck by a vehicle. Private Class Felipe Ramirez, 27, died at Fort Bra...
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FREE FOR ALL - The North Hudson Community Action Corporation is offering five free vaccinations at their Union City and West New York health centers through Aug. 31. To ‘V’ or not to ‘V’?
Free vaccinations offered; controversy continues

This month, the North Hudson Community Action Corporation ( NHCAC ) is collaborating with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services ( NJDHSS ) Immunization Program to offer five vac...
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