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12 years for helping dump Newark man’s body behind North Bergen gas station
A 25-year-old woman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in the 2012 murder of a Newark man who was dumped behind a North Bergen gas station, officials said.
On Dec. 31, a passerby found Williams’ body behind the Getty gas station on Tonnele Avenue, partially clothed and with his hands bound behind his back. His death was ruled a homicide and six people were charged in connection with his death.
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12 years for helping dump Newark man's body behind North Bergen gas station
A 25-year-old woman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in the 2012 murder of a Newark man who was dumped behind a North Bergen gas station, officials said.
On Dec. 31, a passerby found Williams’ body behind the Getty gas station on Tonnele Avenue, partially clothed and with his hands bound behind his back. His death was ruled a homicide and six people were charged in connection with his death.
Read more at NJ.com
James A. Coviello, Esq. appointed 3 years as North Bergen Municipal Court Judge
Due to the retirement of current Municipal Court Judge Joseph J. Ramano a new municipal court judge has been appointed. The township received permission from Assignment Judge Peter F. Bariso to appoint attorney and former North Bergen prosecutor James A. Coviello as new North Bergen township Municipal Court Judge.
North Bergen law makes ‘Air BnB’ punishable by jail
On Wednesday, July 13th the North Bergen Board of Commissioners and Mayor Nicholas Sacco voted to prohibit short term rentals (under 30 days). Commissioner Allen Pascual and Frank Gargiulo were absent and did not vote.
Any person who violates the provision will be subject to a $750 fine and/or 10 days in jail. The maximum punishment for this violation is $2,500 and/or 30 days in jail.
The ordinance finds short term rentals “as a community concern due to the potential for increased traffic, noise, high occupant turnover, and increased density.”
“I was looking to take advantage of my proximity to New York City and purchase the house I’ve been renting. I was looking forward to investing in this home. I guess I have to reconsider,” says Ramon Ronquillo, an entrepreneur from North Bergen.
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North Bergen law makes 'Air BnB' punishable by jail
On Wednesday, July 13th the North Bergen Board of Commissioners and Mayor Nicholas Sacco voted to prohibit short term rentals (under 30 days). Commissioner Allen Pascual and Frank Gargiulo were absent and did not vote.
Any person who violates the provision will be subject to a $750 fine and/or 10 days in jail. The maximum punishment for this violation is $2,500 and/or 30 days in jail.
The ordinance finds short term rentals “as a community concern due to the potential for increased traffic, noise, high occupant turnover, and increased density.”
“I was looking to take advantage of my proximity to New York City and purchase the house I’ve been renting. I was looking forward to investing in this home. I guess I have to reconsider,” says Ramon Ronquillo, an entrepreneur from North Bergen.
North Bergen loves to read! Public library named 2nd busiest in the state
NJ Spotlight has highlighted North Bergen’s public library as among the busiest of the nearly 300 libraries in the state with 177,117 books in circulation and 627,000 visitors, North Bergen has the second busiest municipal library in New Jersey, according to the list compiled by the American Library Association.
The North Bergen Free Public Library was officially opened in 1936 with 2,630 volumes, to serve a population of 40,000 people. The library’s main branch is located at 8411 Bergenline Ave. A second location was opened downtown at 2123 Kennedy Blvd. to make library services more convenient to all residents. The two locations jointly serve 32,359 registered borrowers (29,879 resident and 2,480 nonresident).
The article cites a shift in the role of libraries, with more investment in ebooks, increased Internet usage, and faster connections. County libraries with as many as 21 branches make up the top slots on the list. The article is posted at njspotlight.com.
In 1953 a preliminary meeting of the North Bergen Library Association was held at Robert Fulton School for the purpose of discussing the establishment of a public library. On June 10th, officers were elected for a two-year term of office and a constitution adopted. P.T.A. groups held meetings and fundraising events, and had conferences with State Library officials. Finally a Board of Trustees was elected and a store rented at 432 – 33rd Street (now 77th Street) for the sum of $300 a year.
The Library officially opened on February 25, 1936 with 2,630 volumes to serve a population of 40,000 persons. In 1985 the main library was relocated it’s current location, 8411 Bergenline Avenue.
North Bergen Farmers Market back for the summer
The farmers market is coming back to James J. Braddock North Hudson Park for 10 weeks.
“This is a great opportunity to not only buy the most fresh, healthy produce and other foods anywhere, but also to enjoy our beautiful park together as a community,” says North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco.
The market will take place every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 25. It will be located at the north entrance of Braddock Park along Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen.
North Bergen police union remembers Patrolman Joseph A. Peters
The North Bergen police union PBA posted a Facebook status in remembrance of Patrolman Joseph A. Peters. The status reads, “Today we remember our brother Patrolman Joseph A. Peters who died 35 years ago on July 7th, 1981 due to carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of a defective patrol car. May he continue to Rest In Peace.”
Patrolman Peters died from carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of a defective patrol car on Tuesday, July 7, 1981. Patrolman Peters was staking out an illegal dump site and, when he failed to report in, other officers found his body in the patrol car.
Another officer who was using the patrol car several days earlier was in the hospital as a result of carbon monoxide after being exposed to it as well. Although the officer was hospitalized the car was never ordered to be serviced and was reassigned to Patrolman Peters.
North Bergen Police Chief Dowd, Deputy Chief Fasilis, invited to the White House
North Bergen Police Chief Robert Dowd & Deputy Chief Peter Fasilis were invited to the White House to meet with the members of the President’s senior staff to discuss aspects of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.
“The number one priority of the North Bergen Police Department is to foster a collective efficacy in our neighborhoods for the purpose of promoting the safety and stability of our community. We are committed to utilizing the latest technology, coupled with a philosophy of community policing, in an effort to provide the most efficient, effective and professional delivery of police services,” writes Chief Dowd.
On December 18, 2014, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order establishing the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. The Task Force Members sought expertise from stakeholders and input from the public through Listening Sessions, teleconferences and written comments as they worked to identify best practices and make recommendations to the President.
The Task Force recommendations provide solutions to help law enforcement agencies and communities strengthen trust and collaboration, while ushering the nation into the next phase of community-focused policing.
Correction: In an earlier edit we misspelled Deputy Chief Peter Fasilis as ‘Basilis’
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