Paramus Goes Dark for Newtown Residents

Paramus will be joining other municipalities throughout New Jersey, and asking all residents to join in support and unity for the residents of Newtown, Connecticut. On Wednesday night, the borough will not light its holiday displays at the municipal complex to show that Connecticut families are not alone in the darkness that they must endure this holiday season.

"On behalf of the Mayor & Council, we urge all residents to join in this symbolic display of sympathy by keeping all holiday decorations off on the night of December 19th," Mayor Richard LaBarbiera said. "The victims, their families, and those affected by this tragedy will remain in our hearts and prayers throughout this holiday season and beyond."

A 20-year-old man . He also killed his mother and himself.

The borough will resume its normal lighting of the displays on Thursday, December 20. 

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