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Flood-Prone Home Purchase, Assemblyman Schroeder, Pay-to-Play Law Top This Week's News

Here's a look at the past week in Westwood, Hillsdale and Washington Township.

Westwood to Buy Fifth Flood-Prone Home

The Westwood Council passed a resolution Tuesday authorizing the purchase of a flood-prone home using a piece of the $2 million in grants the borough received from FEMA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Bank Moves to Foreclose on Assemblyman Schroeder's Shore House

OceanFirst Bank is seeking relief from a stay stopping creditors from collecting on debts allegedly owed by the assemblyman.

Assemblyman Schroeder Files to Have Indictment Dismissed

Robert Schroeder was indicted last year on charges that he allegedly stole money from investors and wrote bad checks for loans payments.

Washington Twp. Pay-to-Play Law Bars Contributors From Jobs

A new law in Washington Township makes anyone who donates a financial or in kind campaign contribution ineligible to receive a public professional service contract from the town.

Westwood, Schools Agree to Share Vehicle Repair Services

The interlocal agreement is expected to provide savings to taxpayers in both Westwood and Washington Township.

Pascack Valley Train Replacement Extended

Bus service replacing weekday midday Pascack Valley Line trainswill continue through October 4, NJ Transit announced.

Westwood Regional School Board Sets Year's Goals

District officials seek to better define their roles and improve staff morale in the upcoming school year.


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