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View Comments A tractor-trailer driver crashed into the median of Route 17 on Monday morning in Upper Saddle River, spilling debris across both sides and closing the highway for several hours.  Three vehicles were involved in the crash and two people were taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with minor injuries, Lt. William Lynch said.  Route 17 north and south were closed between Pleasant Avenue and East Allendale Road, police posted on Facebook at about 5 a.m. The southbound lanes reopened by about 6:50 a.m. and northbound at about 8:40 a.m. The driver lost control of his tractor...

Dispensaries could lead to panhandling, odors and worse, and the city wanted no part.  "The council wanted everyone to know this is a hard stance" against the sale of marijuana, City Attorney Chris Ditkas said at the time. But Garfield has changed its tune.  Councilman Joseph Delaney said council members felt it was important to consider, because the tax incentives would benefit the city. "If it is something we can do, we’d like it,” he said.  Garfield is far from the only municipality taking a second look at marijuana sales. Upper Saddle River, North Haledon, Chatham Township, Oa...

Read / Add Comments Utility companies worked to restore power and phone service after an SUV split and toppled a pole Monday in Upper Saddle River. The Chevy Tahoe was headed west on Lake Street when its 71-year-old driver lost control and it struck the pole off Sturbridge Drive, near the Montvale and Rockland borders, around 10 a.m. He was OK, but lines were downed, power was knocked out to 200 or so customers and the pole had to be replaced, Police Capt. Edward Kane said. The SUV had to be towed. Eastbound Lake Street was closed for about 90 minutes. Click here to sign up for...