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Gas Leak Temporarily Clears Neighboring Saddle Brook Homes Gas Leak Temporarily Clears Neighboring Saddle Brook Homes
Gas Leak Temporarily Clears Neighboring Saddle Brook Homes A gas leak in a vacant house forced the evacuation Thursday night of some neighboring homes in a Saddle Brook neighborhood. Residents were "advised it was safe to return to their homes" a short time after the leak was reported in the Colonial Avenue home near the Helen Smith school, Police Chief Robert Kugler said. Police secured the scene and were joined by firefighters and EMS workers, the chief said. A PSE&G crew tended to the leak once firefighters gained entry, he said.

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Once Again, Unlocked Cars Are Ransacked, This Time In Saddle Brook Once Again, Unlocked Cars Are Ransacked, This Time In Saddle Brook
Once Again, Unlocked Cars Are Ransacked, This Time In Saddle Brook The rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles in North Jersey hit Saddle Brook, among other towns, this past weekend. Most of the eight vehicles burglaries were in the north end of town on or near Colonial Avenue, Police Chief Robert Kugler said. "In all of the incidents it appears the cars were left unlocked," Kugler said. Like his colleagues in law enforcement, Kugler urged vehicle owners to use common sense. "These burglaries happen in the darkness," the chief said. "Those responsible are just pulling on door handles hoping for one or more to open. "When one doesn't, they keep moving. W…

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by Jerry DeMarco