🌱 Why Glen Rock’s retiring police chief was just named a Hometown Hero

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• Why Glen Rock’s retiring police chief was just named a Hometown Hero

Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sun followed by some clouds, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glen Rock's Police Chief Adds Another Honor to His Arsenal (tapinto.net) — Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann has been named one of Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s Fifth District Hometown Heroes, recognizing his decades of service to borough residents and North Jersey. Ackermann, who has led the department since 2016 and emphasized community trust and innovation, is scheduled to retire in March 2026 after more than 43 years in law enforcement.
   

📸 Around Glen Rock

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Rock

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev
  Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, 2 Exchange Pl, Jersey City
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Little Hands Craft — Friends of the Glen Rock Library
  Friends of the Glen Rock Public Library , 315 Rock Rd Suite 1 , Glen Rock
  10:30 am
• ESS Parent Support Group
  Fair Lawn High School , 14-00 Berdan Ave. , Fair Lawn
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Needles & Hooks- Knitting, Crochet, & Needlework Group
  Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room C,
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE IN LOFT
  Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Loft,
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Offices Close @ 12:00 Noon for Christmas Eve
  Borough Hall , 445 Lafayette Avenue , Hawthorne
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE IN LOFT
  Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Loft,
  10:00 am
• Little Learners Story Time — Midland Park Memorial Library in Bergen County New Jersey - 201-444-2390
  Midland Park Memorial Library , 250 Godwin Ave , Midland Park
  10:30 am
• Easy Yoga & Stretching
  Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room A, Hawthorne - Room B,
  10:30 am
• Storytime with Miss Emily
  Children's Room Lodi -
  11:00 am
• Drop and Play
  Blooming Buddies Play Center , 810 Belmont Ave Suite 101 , North Haledon
  12:30 pm
• Bridge Club
  Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room A,
  1:00 pm
• Open Maker Space Appointment
  Wyckoff - Maker Space , Wyckoff Public Library , Wyckoff
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• H&R Block posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Ridgewood. Apply here.
• Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Porter in Fair Lawn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Rock here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ridgewood

• Ridgewood Public Library Praised For 'Great Learning Events': Best Of 2025 In Ridgewood (patch.com)
• NJ Lottery Player Wins Powerball Prize With Ticket Bought In Bergen County (patch.com)

Paramus

• VOTE for the HSS North Jersey Hockey 3 Stars of the Week for Dec. 7-14 (northjersey.com)
• 9 excellent restaurants open on Christmas Day in North Jersey (northjersey.com)
• Live updates: Snow totals and what's to come in North Jersey (northjersey.com)

Wyckoff

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