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Peter Cammarano What’s changed since corruption busts a year ago?
18 have pleaded guilty, Feb. trial date set for Elwell

A trial date was set for former Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell and one of his political associates last week, just days before the one-year anniversary of the massive New Jersey corruption scandal ...
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Lauren Holt Songs in the key of life
Local residents share the music they can’t live without

Last week, the Reporter asked five Hudson County residents to share their summer reading lists with their neighbors. After receiving a surprising amount of feedback from other book lovers follo...
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BUYER – MHA Principal William Vazquez Meadowlands Hospital buyer asks council for support
Partners in deal reveal more about plans for facility

At the request of the company purchasing Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, the Town Council passed a resolution Wednesday requesting that the state agencies reviewing the sale approve it quick...
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THE HEALER – April Daly is helping residents explore the mind/body/spirit connection. Every breath you take
Resident brings holistic lifestyle practices to community

If holistic lifestyle practitioner April Daly gets her way, Buchmuller Park in Secaucus will soon become host to early morning group Tai Chi classes. Although it’s common to see groups practicing...
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<b>Christopher Pianese, North Bergen town administrator</b> Looking for a good book?
Hudson County residents share summer reading lists

Reporter staff With all the heat outside, why not find a cool place somewhere indoors and curl up with a book? To get a few suggestions, the Reporter asked Hudson County residents to share what’...
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Mayor’s Column
Summer Fun We have a wonderful community with many opportunities for summer fun right here in town. I am very excited about the events we have planned for the next few months. We want to cont...
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THAT’S HANDY – Remember the new “hand scanners” the town will begin using to track the work hours of municipal employees? Well, turns out they aren’t really “hand scanners” at all. As Town Administrator David Drumeler demonstrated last week, every employee has been given a personal identification number (PIN). Employees use their PINs to clock in an out on a digital keypad near the entrance to their workplace. The system, installed by payroll service company PayChex, is already being used at the Secaucus Recreation Center. The system is being phased in at Town Hall. SECAUCUS BRIEFS
Ex-workers picketing on Seaview Drive In recent weeks, residents have called the Reporter to ask why there are demonstrators with signs on Seaview Drive. According to former workers of AFL ...
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Assemblyman Vincent Prieto $3M tax relief for Secaucus?
Pending legislation would end Meadowlands tax-sharing

Secaucus residents could see nearly $3 million in annual tax relief if pending legislation in Trenton is approved by lawmakers in the fall. As one of 14 towns included in the Meadowlands District...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! – With his red, white, and blue top hat, Cliff Witmyer of Cliffhanger Productions was one of the few celebrants who dressed for the occasion. Secaucus celebrates Independence Day
Thousands attend poolside party

The town held its annual Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 2 at the Secaucus Swim Center. According to Mayor Michael Gonnelli, about 2,000 residents attended the event, which included ...
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AND, ACTION! – Gregory Griffith and crew members from his film “In Your Dreams,” which he recently shot in Secaucus. On location
Film student, Secaucus native shoots close to home

Novelists are often told to write what they know, and similar advice is typically given to filmmakers. So, it’s no surprise that student filmmaker Gregory Griffith returned to his native Secaucus...
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Mayor Michael Gonnelli Consultant hired for anti-harassment training
Also: Farmer’s market begins, flea market coming

A human resources consultant from the payroll service firm PayChex will work with the town to develop comprehensive anti-discrimination/anti-harassment training for municipal employees and volunt...
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FITTING IMAGE – Secaucus resident and photographer Steve Pollack celebrated July 4 in Hoboken and captured this terrific shot of the Macy’s fireworks display from the waterfront near 14th Street. SECAUCUS BRIEFS
Fire on Hops Commons Court A fast-acting resident is being credited for saving several townhouses on Hops Commons Court on July 7. That afternoon, the resident heard an alarm go off inside a Ho...
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