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Gun Permits Rising, Kinnelon Mall Hang-Out Concerns, Man 'Lunges' at Cop Top Tri-Boro News

Butler municipal budget introduced, Kinnelon coach named among 'Coaches of the Year' also make headlines.

Gun Permits Going 'Through the Roof' in Bloomingdale

Two developing trends are keeping the Bloomingdale Police Department busy, Police Chief Joseph Borell told the Bloomingdale Council in his annual report on Tuesday evening.

Kids at Kinnelon Mall Spark Police Concerns [POLL]

With Clearview Cinemas' Kinnelon 11 playing anchor to the shopping center, Kinnelon Mall has long been a place where young people hang out before and after a movie, or even when they're not seeing a movie at all. But now Kinnelon Police Chief John Finkle is concerned about the kids hanging out at the mall after the department has received several complaints.

A Kinnelon man was charged with disorderly conduct and DWI Thursday morning after police said he "became threatening and lunged at" a police officer before being placed under arrest.

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Butler Municipal Taxes Could Increase $45 For Average Home

The Butler Borough Council voted unanimously to introduce its 2013 municipal budget on March 19 as one council member said he is waiting to see how much money is available before being able to say what borough road projects will be completed this year.

Butler Day Vendors Will Have to Pay Permit Fees

The community's first Butler Day took a step closer to becoming a reality last week after the Butler Board of Education agreed that the event can be held on athletic facilities owned by the district.

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Kinnelon Coach Among NJFCA 'Coaches of the Year'

Kinnelon High School head football coach Kevin White was named the New Jersey Football Coaches Association North 1 Coach of the Year according to The Star-Ledger's high school sports football blog.

The spotlight was put on the accomplishments of young people at Tuesday’s Bloomingdale Borough Council meeting.


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