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State Finally OKs Controversial Bergen County Athletic Field — With Strings Attached State Finally OKs Controversial Bergen County Athletic Field — With Strings Attached
State Finally OKs Controversial Bergen County Athletic Field — With Strings Attached The battle over Ridgewood’s most hotly contested patch of land is finally over — sort of. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has signed off on turning the historic Zabriskie-Schedler property into a community park, ending more than a decade of public meetings, petitions, and back-and-forth over the site’s future.  The Aug. 27 approval comes with a laundry list of conditions designed to protect the 200-year-old home that sits on the land. The seven-acre property is home to the John A.L. Zabriskie House, a Dutch-American farmhouse built around 1825 and listed on the S…
'Little Boy With Green Tractor': NJ Town's Popular Landscaper Brandon Santos Dies, 20 'Little Boy With Green Tractor': NJ Town's Popular Landscaper Brandon Santos Dies, 20
'Little Boy With Green Tractor': NJ Town's Popular Landscaper Brandon Santos Dies, 20 If grass needed to be cut in Beachwood, Brandon Santos was there to do it — happily. He was just 12 years old when he began pushing his lawnmower around town, later upgrading to a bicycle with an attached trailer and then finally, a mower, according to his obituary on the Mastapeter Memorial Home website. Brandon became known around town as "the little boy with the green tractor," ultimately starting his own law mowing business, BS Landscaping. But Brandon died on Sunday, June 8, at just 20 years old. When he wasn't cutting grass, Santos enjoyed riding dirt bikes, working on cars, jet ski…
Inside The Opus Estate: One Of Bergen County's Most Jaw-Dropping Modern Mansions Inside The Opus Estate: One Of Bergen County's Most Jaw-Dropping Modern Mansions
Inside The Opus Estate: One Of Bergen County's Most Jaw-Dropping Modern Mansions A newly constructed modern estate has hit the market in Englewood, offering 16,000 square feet of ultra-luxurious living. Located at 388 Morrow Road, the "Opus Estate" is listed for $12.495 million by Tony Nabhan and Michael Hern of Keller Williams City Views Realty. It was designed by Anthony Fonti to blend cutting-edge architecture with high-end comfort. A sleek limestone-and-stucco façade with floor-to-ceiling glass makes an immediate statement, while inside, the home features soaring 11- to 13-foot ceilings, custom herringbone wood flooring, and a dramatic two-story living green wa…
Best Landscaping In Bergen County In 2024: Dinardi Landscape Design & Construction Best Landscaping In Bergen County In 2024: Dinardi Landscape Design & Construction
Best Landscaping In Bergen County In 2024: Dinardi Landscape Design & Construction We are thrilled to announce that Dinardi Landscape Design & Construction has been named Best Landscaper in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Dinardi Landscape Design & Construction provides a wide range of services to meet both residential and commercial needs, including landscape and property maintenance, landscape design, mulching services, masonry work, drainage systems, landscape lighting, and even commercial snow removal, according to its website. "Amazing service and fair prices, best around the Bergen County area," said Readers' Choice voter Andrew…
Look Inside $6.3M Smart House, Ridgewood's Most Expensive Listing Look Inside $6.3M Smart House, Ridgewood's Most Expensive Listing
Look Inside $6.3M Smart House, Ridgewood's Most Expensive Listing A custom-built Ridgewood estate that took years to perfect has hit the market for $6.3 million, making it the most expensive listing in the village. Located at 210 Heights Road, the 9,600-square-foot smart house was completed in 2019 after the current owners spent two years searching for the perfect lot before meticulously designing every inch of the property, listing agent Christina L. Gibbons of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood said. "Every detail in this home was custom-built," Gibbons said. "From the cabinetry to the layout, the owners had a vision for complete priva…
NJ Mansion Rented By Cardi B Sells For $7.25M After 7 Years On The Market (PHOTOS) NJ Mansion Rented By Cardi B Sells For $7.25M After 7 Years On The Market (PHOTOS)
NJ Mansion Rented By Cardi B Sells For $7.25M After 7 Years On The Market (Photos) After spending seven years on the market, a luxurious Bergen County home once occupied by Cardi B has sold for $7.25 million. The 11,623-square-foot mansion at 16 Dogwood Lane in Alpine closed on Monday, Feb. 3.  The secret to closing the deal? A fresh approach by Taylor Lucyk of the Taylor Lucyk Group, and Richard Orlando and Jason Pierce, of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty, who took over the listing in July 2024 and sold the property in just six months. Sources tell Daily Voice that the exquisite mansion was rented by rapper Cardi B during the…
Estate With Showstopping Indoor Pool, Locker Rooms Listed For $17.75M In Bergen County (PHOTOS) Estate With Showstopping Indoor Pool, Locker Rooms Listed For $17.75M In Bergen County (PHOTOS)
Estate With Showstopping Indoor Pool, Locker Rooms Listed For $17.75M In Bergen County (Photos) An extraordinary estate in Bergen County is now on the market for $17.750 million.  The sprawling 28,384-square-foot mansion at 125 Chestnut Ridge Road in Saddle River features seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and a host of awe-inspiring amenities, making it one of the most unique properties in the area, according to Dennis Rinzler of Keller Williams Valley Realty. “This home is like no other,” Rinzler said. “The size in and of itself makes it unique, and the acreage—13.7 acres—is extremely rare in Saddle River, where most homes sit on just 2.5 acres. You can’t even see the house fro…
This Mansion Is The Priciest Home Sold This Year In This Bergen County Town This Mansion Is The Priciest Home Sold This Year In This Bergen County Town
This Mansion Is The Priciest Home Sold This Year In This Bergen County Town The recent sale of a more than 4-acre compound is breaking records in one New Jersey town. The 14,500 square-foot colonial manor estate designed by renowned architect Bob Zampolin at 10 Farmstead Road in Mahwah sold for $6.1 million, making it the most expensive home sold this year in Mahwah. Grace Ziarko of Christie’s International Real Estate Group represented the buyer. "The transaction now stands as the highest-priced sale in Mahwah YTD, as per NJMLS, marking a milestone for Christie’s, as well as the larger New Jersey real estate market," Christie's said in a news release. The e…
Waterfront Estate Designed By Renowned Architect James Paragano Listed At $4.95M In Bergen Waterfront Estate Designed By Renowned Architect James Paragano Listed At $4.95M In Bergen
Waterfront Estate Designed By Renowned Architect James Paragano Listed At $4.95M In Bergen A 21,000-square-foot estate designed by one of the most renowned luxury real estate architects in New Jersey has been listed at $4.95 million. An Italian street was the inspiration behind the 12-bedroom, 14-bathroom home at 1500 River Road in Teaneck, designed 10 years ago by James Paragano. Zoom Studios 1500 River Road in Teaneck is on the market for $4.95 million. Zoom Studios Being in the living room, adorned with flowers and surrounded by a ring of bedrooms on the second floor, feels a lot like being inside of the Colosseum, says listing agent Aharon "Ron" Cohen of Keller…
Delaware Valley HS Grad, Landscaper, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 35 Delaware Valley HS Grad, Landscaper, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 35
Delaware Valley HS Grad, Landscaper, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 35 Delaware Valley High School graduate, landscaper, and devoted father Joshua Matthew Lovelace died unexpectedly at his home in Greentown, PA on Tuesday, Aug. 16. He was 35. Joshua graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 2005 before pursuing a career as a landscaper, his obituary says. Joshua was known for his one-of-a-kind sense of humor and upbeat personality. Above all, he embraced his role as a loving father to his young son, Landon Jenks. In addition to his son, Joshua leaves behind his father, Todd Lovelace; his mother, Debbie Mineau; three brothers, Jon Maney, Patrick Lovelace …
Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36 Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36
Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36 Warren County landscaper and devoted mom Rachel Ann Glester died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 13. She was 36. Born in Phillipsburg, Rachel worked as a landscaper at ACF Landscape in Washington, her obituary says. Rachel was passionate about spending time in nature and loved outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and walking her dogs, her memorial says. Above all, Rachel embraced her role as a devoted mother to her son, Brandon, and daughter, Grace Brobst. She is also predeceased by a daughter, Connie Rose. In addition to Brandon and Grace, Rachel leaves behind …
Landscapers Sparked Explosive Fire At North Jersey White Castle, Officials Say Landscapers Sparked Explosive Fire At North Jersey White Castle, Officials Say
Landscapers Sparked Explosive Fire At North Jersey White Castle, Officials Say A two-alarm fire at a North Jersey White Castle that left workers with burns was sparked by a substance used by landscapers that got into the restaurant's electrical system, officials said. An employee at the Westfield Avenue restaurant in Elizabeth went to plug something in, sparking an explosion around 11 a.m. Friday, April 29, abc7 reports. City spokesperson Ruby Contreras confirmed a landscaper was spraying something that got into the electrical wires. Three victims, allegedly including a maintenance worker and landscaper, were taken to Saint Barnabas Medical Center.  Firefighter…
Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36
Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Warren County native and landscaping team leader Kevin Charles Schiereck died unexpectedly on Monday, April 11. He was 36. Born in Freehold, Kevin grew up in Oxford, where he attended Warren Hills Regional High School, his obituary says. Kevin had most recently been employed as a team leader and climber for a Nelson Property Services, according to his memorial and social media pages. Kevin had a big heart and was known for his incredible love for both children and animals. He bred cockatiels and hatched oriental golden pheasants as a boy before developing a passion for coonhounds,…