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Serious Motorcycle Accident, Fire Siren Vandal, Fines For Property Owner Top This Week's News
Here's a look at the past week in Westwood, Hillsdale and Washington Township.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Collision With Bus
61-year-old bus driver Eugenio Jimenez was being issued summonses for the incident, according to Westwood Police.Vandal Targets Washington Township Fire Siren
Someone has repeatedly broken a siren used to alert Washington Township's volunteer firefighters when there's an emergency.The siren, located in the woods to the south of Kennedy Drive, is one of four used by the Washington Township Fire Department. It has been repaired and re-disabled four or five times over the years, according to Fire Chief Jamie Powell.
State Threatens $25K Daily Fines For Washington Twp. Property Owner
Property owner James Kourgelis recently suggested Washington Township buy the land, which he faces fines over if he doesn't apply for a permit or undo work.Westwood Council to Decide on Police Promotion Policy
The Westwood Council will make a decision on whether or not to require college degrees for police officers to be promoted during their next meeting, officials said this week.Diesel Could Turn Local Garage into 'Truck Stop,' Officials Say
Washington Township officials are seeking further review of the new BP gas station and garage after the company made changes to their approved plans.No Drugs Turned Up in Pascack Valley School Searches
Police K-9 units conducted sweeps of Pascack Valley and Pascack Hills High Schools during a planned evacuation drill Friday morning and found no drugs in either school, according to Superintendent P. Erik Gundersen.Washington Twp. Fire House Project Will Allow Modernization
The Washington Township Fire Department's building may be getting a facelift that will allow the firefighters to work with more modern equipment.The township council approved at their last meeting a bond ordinance which included funding for the initial costs for a renovation to the fire department headquarters, among other expenses.
Pascack Valley Trains Are Back
NJ Transit announced they were restoring all Pascack Valley Line train service.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
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