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Owner of Secaucus Houlihan’s Fined Millions

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The owner of 15 Houlihan's locations New Jersey and New York - including the Secaucus restaurant - has been fined millions for violating minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping requirements. Two companies owned by Arnold Runestad of Bergen County were accused of pocketing more than $40,000 in tips, failing to pay overtime and double charged employees for food by making … [Read more...]

Secaucus Property Taxes Dropped in 2017

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Secaucus was one of only 66 New Jersey towns that saw its residential property taxes drop in 2017, according to NJ101.5. Overall, New Jersey's residential property taxes increased by 1.6 percent. But Secaucus' average tax bill dropped 6.7 percent to $6,329 - the second-largest drop in Hudson County behind East Newark, which fell by 7.8 percent. The average New Jersey … [Read more...]

The Harper at Harmon Meadow Officially Opens

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Luxury residential apartment building The Harper recently opened officially with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Mayor Michael Gonnelli, Hartz Mountain executives Gus Milano and Leonard Stern and other town officials took part in the January 25 ceremony, which celebrated the opening of three residential buildings totaling 469 units. The Harper is located at 100 Park Plaza … [Read more...]

British Swim School Helping Secaucus Kids Navigate Dangerous Waters

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The British Swim School has opened at the Xchange at Secaucus Junction complex, offering a wide variety of programs for kids and adults. According to the Center for Disease Control, drowning is responsible for more deaths among children four years and younger than any other cause.* Investing in swim classes has a better chance of keeping a child safe than a car seat. These … [Read more...]

Journal Gives Look Inside High Tech High School

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The Jersey Journal posted photos from the construction of High Tech High School in Secaucus. The $160 million school is part of the Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST). Currently located in North Bergen, the new campus will focus on vocational training, architecture and engineering, applied sciences and the performing arts. The school should be open for the 2018-19 … [Read more...]