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Cop Wins Appeal in DWI Case, Smoking Ban Back on the Table in Top Local News

Weekly round-up of the top stories in Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes.

Cop that Crashed ATV Drunk in Wyckoff Wins Court Appeal

A Midland Park police officer convicted of DWI following an ATV crash in Wyckoff, hours after drinking during an official police exercise, won an appeal Wednesday that significantly reduced his sentence.

Wyckoff Reintroduces Smoke Free Ordinance


After tabling a proposal in June to create smoke free zones in Wyckoff parks, the township committee reintroduced a modified version of the ordinance at its Tuesday night meeting.

Ridgewood Water Addressing Lead Levels with Pilot Program


Ridgewood Water is piloting a program to reduce the potential for lead to leak into its water supply, following a citation of the utility for elevated lead levels by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection last year.

Wyckoff Golfer Carving Out Pro Career


Township native Morgan Hoffmann is set to return to Jersey for his first Barclay’s championship as a member of the PGA Tour.

Study: Improve Connectivity of Business District


Study presented to planning board emphasized long-term improvements to circulation in and around the Franklin Lakes business district.

Wyckoff Seeks to Be 'Model' of Sustainability


When it comes to environmental sustainability, Wyckoff already ranks high among New Jersey towns. But the Environmental Commission thinks the township, its businesses and residents can take it a step further.


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