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Tree
Lighting Ceremony 2006
Annual tree lighting ceremony was held at The Circle, 5 p.m., December 5, 2006 and
was sponsored by Mayor's Community Celebrations Committee
[Photo & story] |
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DPW
Tries New Leaf Collection System
[Photo & story] |
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Repaving
Oak Grove
Oak Grove Avenue was repaved for its entire length and was the only street repaved this
year. [Photo & story] |
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Ragamuffin
Parade
On Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 1 p.m., the Annual Hasbrouck Heights Ragamuffin Paradewas
held at the New Municipal Complex at Central Avenue for a "boo-ti-ful good
time". [Photo & story] |
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Haunted
Hay Ride
Woodland Park was invaded by ghosts, goblins, aliens and assorted scary
characters on the evening of October 19, 2006. [Photo &
story] |
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Health
Fair Expo IV
The 4th Annual Health Fair Expo III was held Friday, October 13, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. in the Senior Center at the Municipal Complex, 320 Boulevard. [Photo & story] |
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Town
Day 2006 September 30 @ Woodland Park [Photo &
story] |
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9/11
Remembrance -- The Mayor and Council and Clergy led residents in a 9/11
Candlelight Memorial Service at the Fireman's Memorial. [2006]
Previous services: [2005][2004]
[2003] [2002] [2001] |
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Jr.
Police Academy
The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department held their 8th "Junior Police
Academy" for Hasbrouck Heights students. About 25 students participated. The
one week program was held from August 14, 2006 through 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. [Story & photo] |
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July
4th Children's Parade
About 70 entrants participated in the Annual Children’s Parade held July 4, 2006 at
Washington and Burton. Led by the Hasbrouck Heights Police and Fire Departments, the
Parade proceeded east on Washington to Terrace, south to Kipp Avenue and north to the
starting point where prizes were awarded. [Photo & story] |
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Camp
Rec Trek
The Hasbrouck Heights Recreation Department held its 2006 Summer Playground Program in
Woodland Park June 27 through August 5, Monday through Friday (weather permitting).
[Photo & story] |
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6th
Annual Senior Citizens Picnic
The senior citizens of Hasbrouck Heights always look forward to this day. The seniors
appreciate the event hosted by the Mayor and Council. Borough Clerk Rose Marie Sees and
her staff, as well as Rob Brady and his youth group, did an outstanding job of preparing
and serving the food which consisted of hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. [Photo & story] |
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Heights
Camp Night
The 3rd Annual Family Overnight Camp-out in Woodland Park was held on July 15-16, 2006.
About 20 families participated. Rizzo’s Reptile Discovery provided an educational
lecture and presentation of reptiles and wildlife. Popcorn, cotton candy, dinner, late
night BBQ and breakfast were provided. There was a campfire under the pavilion for a
traditional marshmallow roast. [Photo & story] |
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Woodland
Park Summer Concerts
Gateway Realtors/GMAC Real Estate sponsored the first concert of the series on July 13th
featuring "Ron Gartner and Orchestra". The second concert is scheduled for
August 10th with "Double Tap" featuring Carla Culkin. This concert is sponsored
by Gateway Realtors/GMAC Real Estate. The third concert is scheduled for August 24th with
"Boote" sponsored by Otterstedt Insurance Agency. [Photo & story] |
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Police
Run for Special Olympics
On June 2, 2006, about 9:30 a.m., the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department accepted the
"Special Olympics" torch from the Lodi Police along The Boulevard past the
Circle then presented to the Wood-Ridge Police Department near the border. [Photo] |
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12th
Annual 24-hour Memorial Weekend Bicycle Marathon
The Marathon was held at Depken Field starting on Friday May 27 at 10:00 a.m. and
concluded Saturday May 28 at 10:00 a.m. About 200 boys & girls participate in
over 30 teams. The Marathon was sponsored by the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department. [2006 photo] |
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HHFD
Inspection
During the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department 2006 Annual Inspection on Saturday, May 20th,
Fire Department Chaplain, Fr. Joseph Pickard made the official Blessing of the Crash Foam
Truck recently donated by the Port Authority. [Story &
photo]
[PA Donates Crash/foam Truck] |
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The
"Fatal Vision" Experience
On May 9th, 11th and 12th Graders from the Jr.-Sr. High School experienced "driving
under the influence" with special goggles that simulate the effects of .17 to .20
blood alcohol level (the equivalent of 10 drinks an hour). [Story & photo] |
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The
Hasbrouck Heights Police Department held their 2nd "Citizens Police Academy: CSI
Meets Law and Order" for Hasbrouck Heights adult residents. [Story & photo] |
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Annual
Easter Egg Hunt
Over 9,000 brightly colored Easter eggs dotted the Gary Depken Field for the Annual Easter
Egg Hunt held on Saturday, April 15th. [Story & photo] |
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The
communities of Hasbrouck Heights, Fort Lee and Rockleigh each donated a fire truck
destined for the Pascagoula, MS Fire Department.The Hasbrouck Heights Volunteer Fire
Department was the staging point for the area fire departments’ contributions and
hosted a brief ceremony commemorating this historical donation on March 2, 2006.[Photo & story] |
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First
Snow of the 2006 Groundhog’s Day was ambivalent as "some saw
their shadow and some didn’t." On February 12-13, a nor’easter fooled
forecasters who predicted 6 to 12 inches would fall that weekend. Blizzard like
conditions saw amounts total from 18 to 26 inches of snow. [Photo
& story] |
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The Andy
Feintuch Memorial Wrestling Tournament was held on Sunday, February 5th from 8:45
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hasbrouck Heights High School in both gyms. Ten towns
participated. The Heights team earned 7 gold, 6 silver and 10 bronze medals. [Photo & story] |
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PA
Donates Foam/crash Truck to HHFD
The Port Authority is donated a 1996 Walters Rapid Intervention Response Vehicle to the
Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department. [Photo & story] |
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HHFD
Installation Dinner
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department held their installation dinner for Fire
Chief Joseph Taylor Jr. and The Department Officers at The Venetian on January 14, 2006.
[Photo & story] |
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Reorganization
Meeting 2006
On January 1, 2006 at 11:45 a.m., a Sine Die Meeting was held to conclude 2005 business.
Upon the seating of new council members, Mayor Ronald R. Jones declared the 2006
Reorganization Meeting in session.[Photo & story] [Mayor's Annual Message] |
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First
Snow Of The Season
Previously this season there was a dusting, then about 2" fell on Sunday, December
4th, but on Friday, December 9th the area received its first snow. About 6 to 8 inches
blanketed the area in a fast moving storm during the morning hours and ending about noon.
[Photo & story] |
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Tree
Lighting Ceremony 2005
Annual tree lighting ceremony was held at The Circle, 5 p.m., December 5, 2005 and
was sponsored by Mayor's Community Celebrations Committee
[Photo & story] |
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HHPD
Police Card Program Updated
The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department anounced on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 that the
new Police Collection Cards were ready for distribution. [Photo
& story] |
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Whitman
Visits Free Public Library
On November 22, former Governor Whitman touted the Hasbrouck Heights Free Public Library [Photo & story] |
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What
Happens to All those Leaves?
[Photo & story] |
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Ragamuffin
Parade
On Saturday, October 29 at 1 p.m., the Annual Hasbrouck Heights Ragamuffin Parade began at
Public Safety Building on Hamilton Avenue and marched along The Boulevard sidewalk to the
New Municipal Complex at Central Avenue for a "boo-ti-ful good time". [Photo & story] |
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Haunted Hay
Ride
Woodland Park was invaded by ghosts, goblins, aliens and assorted scary
characters on the evening of October 20, 2005. [Photo &
story] |
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Health
Fair Expo III
The Third Annual Health Fair Expo III was held Friday, September 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
in the Senior Center at the Municipal Complex, 320 Boulevard. [Photo & story] |
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Town
Day 2005 September 24 @ Woodland Park [Photo &
story] |
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Goodbye
Engine One
On September 19, 2005 old Engine One made its final rund down Hamilton Avenue. The
1977 Seagreve was deliered 1,300 miles away to Biloxi/Pascagoula Gulf coas area in
Mississippi which was devasted by Hurricane Katrina. [Story
& photo] |
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9/11
Remembrance -- The Mayor and Council and Clergy led residents in a 9/11
Candlelight Memorial Service at the Fireman's Memorial. [2005]
Previous services: [2004] [2003]
[2002] [2001] |
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Camp Rec Trek 2005
was held July and August in Woodland Park [Story &
photo][Info] |
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Heights Camp Night
The 2nd Annual Family Camp-out in Woodland Park was held July 16-17. Dinner
and breakfast were provided along with activities. There was a campfie under the
pavillion. [2005 photo] |
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5th Annual Senior Citizens Picnic
July 14 in Woodland Park from noon to 4 p.m. Plenty of food, entertainment,
dancing, games & prizes. Seniors were expected to bring the fun.[2005] [2004] [2003] [2002] [2001] |
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July 4th Children's
Parade
The Annual Children’s Paradewas held July 4, 2005 at Washington and Burton.
Prizes will be awarded in the categories of patriotic, most original and most artistic to:
costumed children on foot, wagons and tricycles, carriages, strollers, etc., decorated
bicycles, floats, and grandparents’ corner, with carriages and children on foot. [2005 photo] |
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Woodland
Park Summer Concert
Hasbrouck Heights Recreation Department held the first of three free concerts in Woodland
Park this summer on June 16th, 2005. [Photo] |
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Police
Run for Special Olympics
On June 3, 2005, about 9:30 a.m., the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department accepted the
"Special Olympics" torch from the Lodi Police along The Boulevard past the
Circle then presented to the Wood-Ridge Police Department near the border. [Photo] |
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11th
Annual 24-hour Memorial Weekend Bicycle Marathon
The 11th Annual 24-hour Memorial Weekend Bicycle Marathon was held at Depken
Field starting on Friday May 27 at 10:00 a.m. and concluded Saturday May 28 at 10:00 a.m.
About 200 boys & girls participate in over 30 teams. The Marathon was sponsored
by the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department. [2005
photo] |
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Annual
Fire Department Inspection
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department conducted its Annual Inspection at 7:00 p.m. on
Saturday, May 14, 2005. Department personnel were in full dress uniform. The
equipment and new headquarters were presented for inspection and Department personnel were
available to answer any questions. [Story & photo] |
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Daisies
Tour New Fire Department Facilities
On April 12, 2005, Daisy Troop 613 toured the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department and its
new facility at 248 Hamilton Avenue.
[Story & photo] |
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Over 8,000 brightly colored Easter eggs dotted the Gary Depken Field for the Annual Easter
Egg Hunt held on Saturday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m.An estimated 300 Heights pre-schoolers
(4-5) through third graders participated and about 200 adults watched the event on a sunny
spring morning. [Story & photo] |
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Andy Feintuch Memorial Wrestling Tournament
The Andy Feintuch Memorial Wrestling Tournament was held on Sunday, February 13,
2005 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This invitational tournament was hosted by the Hasbrouck
Heights Recreation Department. Eight towns participted. [Story
& photo] |
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DPW Does A Great Job ... Again
[Story & photo] |
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Reorganization Meeting 2005
On January 1, 2005 at 11:45 a.m., a Sine Die Meeting was held to conclude 2004 business.
Councilwoman Marlene Verastro was presented a Proclamation. Bergen County Executive Dennis
McNerney administered the Oath of Office to Leonard Introna. Former Assemblyman Matthew
Ahearn, Esq. administered the Oath of Office to Carol J. Skiba.
Upon the seating of new council members, Mayor Ronald R. Jones declared the 2005
Reorganization Meeting in session.[Photo & story] |
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Mimi
Hui is NY Times"Librarian of the Year"
On December 1, 2004, The New York Times announced that Mimi Hui was the winner of the 2004
New York Times Librarian Award.
[Photo & story] |
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Tree
Lighting Ceremony 2004
Annual tree lighting ceremony was held at The Circle, 5 p.m., December 5, 2004 and
was sponsored by Mayor's Community Celebrations Committee.
[Photo and story] |
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Seniors'
Western Party
Hasbrouck Heights Recreation Department presented a Senior Western Line Dancing Party on
November 13, 2004 between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.. There was buffet dinner followed by dessert
and coffee. [Photo and story] |
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House
Fire
On a very rainy Thursday evening at approximately 7:00 p.m. on November 4, 2004, the HHFD
responded to a working fire at the 200 block of Madison Avenue. [Photo and story] |
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Ragamuffin
Parade
On Saturday, October 30 at 1 p.m., the Annual Hasbrouck Heights Ragamuffin Parade began at
Public Safety Building on Hamilton Avenue and marched along The Boulevard sidewalk to the
New Municipal Complex at Central Avenue for a "boo-ti-ful good time". [Photo & story] |
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Health
Fair Expo
October 22 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex Senior Center. Lots of
health information, free give-a-ways. [Story &
photo] |
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Haunted
Hay Ride
Woodland Park was invaded by ghosts, goblins, aliens and assorted scary characters on the
evening of October 21, 2004 [Photo & story] |
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Town
Day 2004 October 9 @ Woodland Park [Photo &
story] |
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A
dedication of the Public Safety Complex at 248 Hamilton Avenue was conducted by the
Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council on October 2, 2004 at 10 a.m. The Public Safety
Building will house the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department, Fire Department and Municipal
Court. The facility was operational on September 20, 2004. [Photo & story] |
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9-11
Remembrance A solemn
9-11 Memorial Ceremony was held Thursday, September 11, 2004 at the Fireman's Memorial
(Boulevard/Circle). The program was presented by The Clergy of Hasbrouck
Heights and Mayor Ronald R. Jones. The Hasbrouck Heights Police, Fire Department &
scouts provided the Honor Guard.
At 8:45 a.m. there was a reading of the names of Bergen County victims of 9-11 at
the Free Public Library. [2004] [2003] [2002] [2001] |
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Woodland
Park Family Camp-out
The first Woodland Park family camp-out was held during the week-end of July 17-18, 2004.
About 24 families participated in this inaugural event which ran from noon Saturday to
noon Sunday. The cost was $12 per family. Pre-registration was required. [Photo & story] |
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Senior
Citizen Picnic
The fourth annual senior citizen picnic was held in Woodland Park on July 15, 2004. [2004 Photo & story] [2003]
[2002] [2001] |
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The
Annual Children's Parade was held July 5, 2004 promptly 10 a.m. at
Washington and Burton.The Parade proceeded east on Washington to Terrace, south to Kipp
Avenue and north to the starting point were prizes were awarded. [Story & photo] |
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DPW
Responds to Storm
On Friday, July 2, 2004 at about 6:00 p.m., a brief and very fierce summer thunderstorm
struck Hasbrouck Heights. Within hours after the storm subsided, the DPW responded
and removed a fallen tree at a resident's home on the 300 block of LaSalle Avenue. [Photo & story] |
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Free
Summer Concert was held Friday, June 18 at Depken Field.
Big Truck Music at 6 p.m · The Bobby Byrne Show at 7:30 p.m.
[Photo & story] |
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Police Run for Special Olympics -- On
June 4, 2004, school students gave runners "high fives" on The Boulevard as the
HHPD ran about 2.4 miles for the "Special Olympics". Story and photo [2002]
[2001] |
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Memorial
Weekend Bike Marathon -- Annual
24-hour Bicycle Marathon for Hasbrouck Heights sixth through ninth graders was held at
Depken Athletic Field May 29-30, 2004. Sponsored by HHPD.
[2004 Nighttime photo] [2003 Nightime photo] [2002 photo] |
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Beautifying
The Boulevard
On May 15, 2004 volunteers gathered at Franklin & The Boulevard to begin planting
flowers. Previously, the DPW had prepared the base of many trees in the business district.
[Story & photo] |
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Annual
Fire Department Inspection
The HHFD held it's annual inspection at the temporary Central Avenue Fire House at 7:00
p.m.on May 8, 2004. The ceremony was attended by the area Fire Chiefs. [2004][2003][2002][2001] |
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Health
Fair Expo
April 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex Senior Center.
Complimentary breakfast & lunch. Free blood pressure testing, health
information, etc. Free give-a-ways. [Story &
photo] |
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Municipal
Flag Razed
On Saturday morning just after midnight on February 28, 2004, two of the Municipal Complex
Flag Poles located at the Library Plaza had been destroyed. [Story
& photo] |
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HHPD & HHFD Respond to Lovey's Fire
On Friday morning on February 27, 2004 at approximately 4:00 a.m. the HHFD responded to a
working fire at Lovey's Pizzeria. Residents of the surrounding apartments were quickly
evacuated and a second alarm was transmitted.
[Story & photo] |
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Reorganization
Meeting 2004
Borough history was made on January 3, 2004 with the first reorganization meeting in the
new Boro Hall. [Story & photo] |
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A
dedication of the Public Safety Complex at 248 Hamilton Avenue was conducted by the
Borough of Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council on December 20, 2003 at 2 p.m.
The Public Safety Building will house the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department, Fire
Department and Municipal Court. [Photo & story] |
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The
formal dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Hasbrouck Heights Free Public
Library was held at 320 Boulevard on a snowy Sunday afternoon, December 14, 2003. [Photo & story] |
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Mason's
Cornerstone Ceremony for new Public Safety Building (Police, Fire & Court)
was held at Hamilton Avenue on Sunday, November 23 at 1:30 p.m. [Photo & Story] |
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Annual Ragamuffin Parade
On Saturday, October 25, 2003 the Annual Ragamuffin Parade began at 1 p.m. at Masonic Hall
(Division & Boulevard) -- then marched along The Boulevard to the New Municipal
Complex for a "boo-ti-ful good time". Entertainment by
"Peppermint Puppeteers". Light refreshments. Sponsored by the Mayor’s
Celebration Committee. [2003 photo] |
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NJ Nets
superstars took on Hasbrouck Heights third graders from Corpus Christi, Euclid and Lincoln
Schools at the Free Public Library (Division Ave.) on Monday morning, October 20,
2003. Reading won!
[Photo] |
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New
Municipal Complex Dedication
was held October 18 at 2 p.m., followed by a building tour and refreshments in the new
Senior Center. [Photos & story] |
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Note
that the New Free Public Library dedication is scheduled for December 7 at 2 p.m. |
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Raising
the "Official Flag"
[Photo] |
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WTC Remembered
A Candlelight Procession and Memorial Service was held on September 11, 2003. [Photo & story] [2002]
[2001] |
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The First Time
The first Mayor and Council meeting was held in the New Municipal Complex on September 9,
2003. [Photo & story] |
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Senior Citizens Picnic
July 11, 2003 at Woodland Park [2003 Photo] |
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The Annual July 4th Children's Parade
July 4, 2003, 9:30 a.m. @ Washington & Burton and sponsored by the
Mayors Celebrations Committee [2003 Photo] [2002] |
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20th Annual Fireworks
The Fire Department provided support for the event held July 2, 2003 at Depken Field
[2003 Photo] |
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Veteran's Memorial Walkway
Engraved brick pavers with Veteran's names were placed in a Memorial Walkway in
Veterans Park on Terrace Ave & Passaic on Saturday, June 14. Pavers still
available. Contact Boro Clerk's office at 201-288-0195 for full details. [2003 Photo] |
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Out of Service
On Sunday morning at 6:00 a.m. on June 1, 2003, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department went
"out of service" to conduct "live fire training". [Photo] |
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Memorial Weekend Bike Marathon
Annual 24-hour Bicycle Marathon for Hasbrouck Heights sixth through ninth graders
was held at Depken Athletic Field May 24-25. Event sponsored by HHPD [Photo] |
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Fire Department Inspection
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department held its Annual Inspection 7:00 p.m., May
17, 2003 at the Euclid Lodge. [Photo]
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The
200 block of Kipp Avenue completed the installation of new curbs, sidewalks and asphalt
resurfacing. [Photo] |
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The
Masons conducted a Foundation Cornerstone Ceremony at the new Municipal Building (320
Boulevard) March 2 @ 2 p.m. [Photo] |
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Blizzard '03
On the afternoon of Sunday, February 16, Governor McGreevey declared a "State of
Emergency" as a winter storm with wicked-cold temperatures and brutal blizzard-like
wind conditions was expected. On February 17, 2003, Hasbrouck Heights received
over 20" inches of snow -- making it the deepest snow fall since January 7-8, 1996. [Photo] |
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EMS personnel receiving recognition for the highest number of call responses [Photo] |
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Heights Dedicates New Ambulance during a brief ceremony 2:30 p.m., Saturday,
January 25, 2003. [Photo] |
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New Municipal Complex
Boulevard between Madison & Central Avenues. Facility Summary: Library on top floor.
Senior Center, Municipal Offices on first floor. [Larger
photos] |
