“For years the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge has been our workplace, our life, our heart and our home away from home, but more importantly it has been the temporary home and sanctuary to hundreds of starved, abandoned, abused, neglected and simply just forgotten animals. Today as we walked through the empty kennel and water drenched [...]
“I am asking all residents and business owners in the county to fully cooperate with the restrictions. This summer has been the hottest year in recorded history. If everyone will do their part to curtail nonessential water use, this will help us to avoid the need for tougher restrictions in the future.”
Last spotted on the Oakland/Franklin Lakes border on Franklin Ave. . He is very scared and doesn’t answer to a name because he was a puppy mill dog.
Mayor’s Message - July 23, 2010
Dear Friends,
I’m listening to the sizzle of the rain on the hot, dry grass. There is no doubt we need the rain but don’t let it keep you from enjoying a wonderful weekend.
A few updates:
The Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign is teaming up with IronMatt for a terrific 5K [...]
A Franklin Lakes’ mother who passed away in 2008 at the age of 90 was the alleged victim of her son in Oakland who was arrested on charges of…
Franklin Lakes, NJ - World Neighbors, an international development non-profit working in 14 countries across the globe, is pleased to announce Renuka Gadde to its board of trustees.
Gadde currently serves as the senior director of global health at Becton, Dickinson and Company where she leads the global immunization and injection safety initiative in developing countries, [...]
Dear Friends,
While on vacation in Texas visiting my young Navy Ensign, I took time to participate in an important conference call from Governor Christie to a select group of New Jersey mayors following his signing of the 2% budget cap bill. He explained to us the importance of supporting the next step to budget reform [...]
People entered on the ground floor through a window that was closed but unlocked, in my backyard by the pool.
Paramus Veterans Home Residents Dine at VFW Post 5702
Approximately 20 residents of the Paramus Veterans home recently enjoyed a pasta and meatball dinner at Franklin Lakes VFW Post 5702. The dinner, arranged by Post 5702 Service Officer Bob Linz, is part of Post 5702’s effort to serve veterans of all ages.
Assisting post members [...]
Over 800 participants took part in the 2010 Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes Triathlon, beating last years number of over 750.
Challengers faced a half mile swim, a 17 mile bike race, and crossing the finish line after a 5 mile run.
Readers can check out all the times for participants at Compuscore,() but the list of the top 3 [...]
The controversial high school policy which was years in the making due to stiff resistance from local parents has been found unconstitutional. The controversial school regulation numbered 6145, focused on student conduct away from school: be it on a family vacation or in the home.
The regional school board governing Indian Hills and Ramapo High School [...]
Former Mayor, Tom Donch and co pilot baby Lily Murro from Franklin Lakes on Memorial Day 2010 | read this item I want to thank everyone who participated in our Memorial Day parade. Chairman Dominic Stimola and the men and women of VFW Post 5702 did a wonderful job planning and organizing our annual event in observance of this important day. Thank you to Walter Scherer of Twinbrook Nursery who once again volunteered to [...]
By Firefighter Joe Gallup
June 6, 2010
The Indian Hills Girls Softball Team won the NJ State Championship game Saturday June 5th 1-0. The Braves took the title with 33 victories, finishing the season as League, County and State Champions.
When the Braves arrived in Oakland they had an escort waiting to take them home. The Oakland Police [...]
The suspension of three Ramapo High School students on drug charges exemplifies a continuing trend towards adolescents and adults in the abuse of prescription drugs. The June 2010 suspensions occurred as a result of incidents that took place in March and after disciplinary hearings which occurred in May.
The disciplinary decisions come just days after the [...]
Three local men from Oakland and Franklin Lakes face serious drug charges in Saugerties, NY.
The 3 local residents were on route to the Mountain Jam concert at Hunter Mountain when a minor vehicle violation led to the discovery of a drug cache police suspect was intended for resale at the concert. A search of [...]
Congratulations to the winners of the third annual National Library Week Teen Poetry Contest at Franklin Lakes Public Library!
Sasha Churikova, a sophomore at Indian Hills High School, received First Prize of a $50 American Express Gift Card.
Ariana Martino, an eighth grader at Franklin Avenue Middle School, received Second Prize of a $25.00 Barnes and Noble [...]
From the Franklin Lakes Police Department
Residents should be aware that there have been several break-ins in the Franklin Lakes area in recent days.
The Franklin Lakes Police Department has asked that we remind residents to lock all doors and windows, at least on ground level, before going to bed. It is always recommended that [...]
Local police update residents on a Franklin Lakes/Wyckoff investigation on recent cat burglaries, and advise residents on basic safety precautions to prevent additional robbery victims.