Realtors: "New Assessment Will Drive People Out of Town"

Several River Edge realtors came out in force along with homeowners on Monday night to speak out against the 2012 reassessment resultsin River Edge to the Mayor and Council as well as Tax Assessor James Anzevino. While no one in the audience was happy, the realtors stressed their concerns that going forward few homes in the borough will actually be sold.

Waterworks Repair Funding Supported By Freeholders

After months of speculation and contention surrounding the possible transfer of the $500,000 allocated to the Waterworks project to Saddle River, Freeholder Vice-Chairman John A. Felice recommended that the funds remain dedicated to the Waterworks project on Tuesday. His decision was approved by the entire Freeholder Board the following day.

Neighbors Group Expands Again, Receives Senatorial Support

After just celebrating its 70th success story and opening its newest location in Emerson, the River Edge-based Neighbors Helping Neighbors job seekers group got an added boost when District 38 Senator Robert Gordon swung by on Thursday and offered his support.

River Dell Student Reaches Final Seven in Spelling Bee

A River Dell student made it to the final seven at the North Jersey Spelling Bee at Bergen Community College on Thursday. The Regional district representative Indrani Das reached the seventh round before misspelling the word Edaphic.

American Legion Beyond Help of Non-Profit

After a February decision to not move forward with seeking a Rebuilding Together Bergen County grant application for repairs to the American Legion building, Community Outreach Coordinator Lynn Buckingham met with the River Edge governing body on Monday evening to discuss what the group could do for the town.

Kids Jump Rope, Shoot Hoops for Good Heart Health

Setting a modest goal of $3,000 in the first ever Jump Rope and Hoops for Hearts fundsraiser at St. Joseph School of Oradell and New Milford, students exceeded that amount with the promise that gym teacher Matt Vassallo would come to school with a pink mohawk. St. Joseph students raised $6,531 for the American Heart Association.