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O&R To Clean Up Suffern Property Contaminated By Carcinogen
SUFFERN, N.Y. -- About 20,000 cubic yards of soil contaminated with a known carcinogen will be removed from the 1-acre property at 3 Pat Malone Drive, according to lohud.com.
The land, currently owned by Orange and Rockland Utilities, was contaminated by O&R's predecessor, which produced fuel gas on the site from 1902-35, the paper reported.
A probe that began in the 1990s eventually determined the grounds were contaminated by coal tar, a byproduct of manufactured gas, according to the report.
Though the property has changed hands numerous times throughout the years, the cleanup respon…
Passaic Freeholders Honor Local Business, Local Professional
PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders has recognized a community business and a community professional for their outstanding achievements.
In a pair of proclamations posted to the county's website Wednesday, the board recognized Patriot Pickle Company of Wayne, N.J., and Deshon Brisbon, a building maintenance worker at Preakness Healthcare Center.
The Patriot Pickle Company, which employs 70 people locally and scores of others in locations in Texas, the Carolinas, New England and elsewhere, was presented the Passaic County Business Appreciation Award.
Accor…
Bergen Lost And Found Pets Stages Holiday Norwood Goodies Drive
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- The Bergen County Lost and Found Pets is calling upon the public's sense of giving this holiday season to collect much needed supplies for found animals.The 2015 Holiday Fundraiser and Rescue Pet Donations initiative is seeking the most sought after items, including dog and cat food (wet and dry), dog and cat treats, sturdy dog and cat toys, kitty litter, litters boxes, pet beds, pet bowls, leashes, collars, cleaning products, garbage bags and gift cards to pet and food stores.
Items can be dropped off at 35 Windsor Court, Norwood, next to the garage until 9 p.m. Pleas…
