Seagis Property Group has closed on its latest property in Carlstadt adding more than 31,000 square feet to its Meadowlands industrial portfolio the firm paid an undisclosed price in the transaction at 745 Gotham Parkway It noted that the 31,472-square-foot building sits on roughly 1.5 acres in the Gotham Industrial Park and is minutes from several major highways making it easy to access from the New Jersey Turnpike and destinations such as Manhattan and Port Newark-Elizabeth represented both the private seller and Seagis in the deal “We are pleased to add another well-located functional asset to our growing Meadowlands portfolio and our third property in the Gotham Industrial Park,” said Tyler Baker a senior vice president based in Seagis’ local office in East Rutherford “This property stands out to us given its overall flexibility to demise into one or multiple units as well as its above-average dock door count with nine loading docks on (about) 31,000 square feet We feel this building caters well to a single or multiple customers looking to locate or grow within the submarket we plan to invest a significant amount of capital to bring the building to today’s market standards and align with our existing portfolio This opportunity perfectly aligns with our investment strategy functional warehouses in strong infill locations We will continue to seek out investment opportunities to increase our portfolio concentration in this submarket.” The transaction marks Seagis’ 15th investment in the Meadowlands submarket where its portfolio now totals 1.41 million square feet and expands its overall New Jersey holdings to more than 6.3 million square feet across 40 logistics properties has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State Restaurant chain Bojangles has opened along a major commercial corridor in Piscataway as part of a previously announced deal brokered by The Goldstein Group All RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2023 Real Estate NJ 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy A Carlstadt public works employee says he was targeted disciplined and harassed for being a political adversary of elected officials Jason Dechert filed a lawsuit in state Superior Court on Feb Borough Attorney Joseph Donahue and Benjamin Choi the hearing officer attorney appointed by the borough Carlstadt Borough Clerk Claire Foy did not return multiple calls or an email for comment Dechert fell out of political favor with the mayor and Borough Council because he reported several problems and unlawful activities including alleging that members of the Fire Department received length of service award payments without meeting the requirements The suit says Carlstadt and its Public Works Department are "vicariously responsible for all the negligent reckless and illegal acts" of everyone against Dechert Before being hired at the department in October 2014 Dechert worked as a police dispatcher for the borough The lawsuit says Dechert faced a hostile work environment physical and verbal threats to cause him to "act out" and "provoke him into a violent encounter," "semi-coded" verbal statements and text messages to anger him Dechert asserts he faced this behavior daily for years frustration and emotional trauma." The suit also says there were false allegations against him to tarnish his service and make him physically sick false and highly embarrassing" pictures were planted in public view at the DPW to traumatize Dechert and cause his termination The lawsuit says Dechert took workers' compensation time on several occasions elected officials and DPW Director Joe Crifasi knew or should have known about the workers' compensation Dechert said that when he returned to work after taking leave Reconstruction: Wayne gas station, site of 2019 crash that killed three people, getting revamped when his daughter was born in February 2021 Several council members expressed annoyance at his use of both kinds of leave The suit says the Borough Council no longer saw Dechert as a political ally even before an altercation with a DPW co-worker and used a hearing on the issue as a way to get rid of a "perceived political adversary." Dechert's job was covered by a collective bargaining agreement and borough ordinance that addressed disciplinary actions The ordinance said no employee could be suspended or dismissed without approval from the mayor and council but could face a verbal reprimand suspension or dismissal for causes listed in the ordinance Dechert said he was in a meeting with other DPW workers on Aug to discuss rumors about employees being demoted and the privatization of the buildings and grounds department The suit says Dechert and another department employee got into a verbal argument during the meeting that turned physical after the meeting ended The lawsuit says Dechert got a call about the incident and went to the DPW garage with some police officers asked Dechert and the other employee to take an alcohol test leading to his being "immediately suspended." The suit says Donahue told Crifasi that Dechert should "be fired immediately The other employee faced no disciplinary action 'Call your congressman': NJ residents flood lawmakers' phone lines as Trump agenda unfolds Dechert received a preliminary notice of disciplinary action the next day with four charges against him citing "insubordination or serious breach of discipline disobedience of rule or regulation of the borough and conduct unbecoming of a public employee." The suit says Crifasi approached Dechert multiple times about the incident but never told him he had the right to have a DPW representative or a lawyer present a Loudermill hearing was held with the mayor and council A Loudermill hearing lets public employees give their side of the story before disciplinary actions can be taken determined that discipline was needed for all the charges except being drunk on the job but did not recommend that Dechert be fired He recommended suspension of employment with no benefits or pay for no more than six months 2025 at 3:40 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Carlstadt nurse was sentenced to time already served for the death of Matthew Rossi NJ — A licensed nurse from Carlstadt was sentenced Friday to time already served and no additional prison time for the death of a non-verbal wheelchair-bound young man who died in his care in 2023 according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll The nurse is Emilio Rivera, 30, of Carlstadt. He was caring for Matthew Rossi the nursing services provider hired by Rossi's parents to care for their son could not speak and had congenital muscular dystrophy including the frequent suctioning of mucous from his mouth East Hanover Police received a 911 call of an unconscious man Rossi had just arrived home on the bus from school According to a lawsuit filed by Rossi's parents Rossi developed coughing and respiratory distress on the bus ride home They say their son required regular suctioning of mucous and secretions in his mouth and airway at various points throughout the day even the bus driver and an aide on the bus that day noticed Rossi was in distress and they asked Rivera if they should pull over Rivera declined and told them to keep driving Rossi home "Matthew became unresponsive after his coughing and respiratory distress went unnoticed and unattended to .. Rivera was asked by the bus aide and driver if the bus should be pulled over to address Matthew's condition but Nurse Rivera declined," read the lawsuit Rossi's parents say neither Rivera nor the bus aide or driver dialed 911 or performed CPR or other resuscitation measures and Rivera failed to suction and clear Matthew's airway Rivera instructed the bus driver to simply proceed to Matthew's home Rivera pleaded guilty to one count of endangering another person and one count of neglect of a disabled person Rivera was sentenced to three years of probation He already spent 90 days in the Morris County jail and he also must serve 45 days with the Morris Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program He was ordered to have no contact with the victim’s family Rivera's nursing license will also be revoked Kirk and Anabela Rossi file a civil lawsuit against Rivera the bus company that transported him to and from school Prior on this: Nurse Charged In Disabled Teen's Death In Morris County (2023) Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Republicans hope to make the district competitive after Trump won it in November Carlstadt Councilwoman Diane DeBiase joined Republican Chris Musto’s campaign for the state Assembly in New Jersey’s 36th district on Thursday a former Lyndhurst school board member and homeland security official The pair are seeking office in a Bergen and Passaic County district that hasn’t elected a Republican since 2006 but was won by President Donald Trump in November and we believe we can provide that,” DeBiase said in the release “I have a proven track record of leadership and providing a safe community for residents.” Republicans hope to make the district competitive after Trump’s victory but still face a tough battle against well-established Democrats running for re-election DeBiase was appointed to the Carlstadt Council in 2020 and elected to full terms in 2021 and last November Assemblymen Clinton Calabrese (D-Cliffside Park) and Gary Schaer (D-Passaic City) represent the 36th district The 36th district encompasses 11 South Bergen municipalities and dips into Passaic County to include Passaic City Paul Sarlo (D-Wood-Ridge) won his 2023 election in the district by 23 percentage points but presidential results in the district have swung right Democrat Hillary Clinton won the district by 18 percentage points but Trump won the district by 4.5 percentage points this past November “I’m excited to move forward with Diane for the upcoming election,” Musto said in the release “As a current three-term member of Carlstadt’s leadership team she understands the importance of the safety and security of our communities The Auriemma Twins– Chris ran for Senate and his brother and – most pungently – spreading fecal matter on the doors of a children’s daycare center; even in New Jersey Viso’s background somehow slipped past Republican party leaders who are meant to be on the lookout for that sort of thing CARLSTADT − A fire broke out Tuesday night at a home on 1st Street According to a family member at the scene Wednesday morning who did not want to give their name three residents managed to escape but one woman was injured and was taken to a nearby hospital Her condition was not immediately available A side of the house on the second floor was visibly charred with other parts boarded up A message left for a Carlstadt Fire Department spokesperson was not immediately returned Check back for updates on this developing story Goodman North America has completed a new 100,000-square-foot warehouse development in the heart of the Meadowlands marking a new addition to its northern New Jersey portfolio announced the milestone last week as it continues to market the Carlstadt property alongside brokers with Cushman & Wakefield It noted that the facility at 333 Washington Ave is within six miles of Manhattan and a short drive from the region’s port district with features that include 40-foot clear ceiling heights and a 130-foot truck loading depth The new Goodman Industrial Center Carlstadt II has brought new life to a site that previously housed an aging 40,000-square-foot building March Associates Construction was the project’s construction manager “The recent interest rate cut has ignited increased activity across the market and with consumer demand rapidly intensifying along with recent resolution of the port strikes speed to market has never been more critical,” said Anthony Rozic “Our Carlstadt location is strategically positioned to meet this demand providing our customers with an exceptional logistics center for fast delivery to the tristate market and beyond We’re ready to help our customers capitalize on this momentum and support them in being a step ahead in meeting consumer expectations.” The developer noted that more than 75 percent of the surrounding industrial buildings date to the 1960s and 1970s when ceiling heights were 18 to 24 feet with limited loading capabilities That stands in contrast to the new facility which has 13 dock doors and was built to achieve silver designation on the U.S Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design scale seeking to meet expanding customer sustainability requirements “Customers in the North Jersey market are attracted to the newer Class A product such as Carlstadt II being offered by Goodman,” said the listing broker a director of supply chain and logistics with Cushman & Wakefield “This is evidenced by the increase in rents we have seen over the last year for this type of premium product despite the vacancy rates across North Jersey With its prime location and sustainability features Goodman’s Carlstadt II is already generating significant enquiry.” Goodman launches leasing for planned 100,000 sq. ft. industrial building in Carlstadt Carlstadt GOP Chair Joe Crifasi and Mayor Robert Zimmermann endorsed the former assemblyman A group of Carlstadt Republicans endorsed Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign for governor Friday the chair of the Carlstadt GOP and the 36th legislative district Republicans said Ciattarelli has the ability to limit inflation and decrease the cost of living in New Jersey “While Democrats offer gimmicks and empty taglines Jack Ciattarelli has the real world experience and conservative plans to fundamentally change the status quo,” Crifasi said in a release gut the State’s stranglehold on small businesses and create better paying jobs right here in Carlstadt and LD-36 We’re proud to stand with Jack and will be fighting hard for him in this campaign.” Carlstadt Mayor Robert Zimmermann also endorsed Ciattarelli See here for a full list of endorsements in New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial contest Footage from a body worn camera show Carlstadt police officers heroically removing three residents from their burning house on 1st Street on Tuesday night The video shows officers Brian Monroe and Chelsea Marafelias entering a house where an active fire was occurring on the first floor Both officers were originally dispatched to a medical call on someone having difficulty breathing Footage shows both officers escorting the resident out from the first floor Marafelias went upstairs through the stairwell and located two more residents who both officers removed from the burning house Are there any animals," asked one of the officers to the residents as they were coming down the stairs Fire overtook the stairwell approximately less than a minute after the residents were removed The door that separated the fire from all involved failed after the removal of the residents "If our officers did not act so quickly the situation could’ve been tragic," said Torres Flames are seen through the police officer's body camera while a smoke detector alarm rings throughout the house The three residents managed to escape but one woman was injured and was taken to a nearby hospital according to a a family member at the scene Wednesday morning The house that went up in flames was badly damaged with side of the house on the second floor was visibly charred Carlstadt Police Chief Thomas Cox commended the efforts to the officers fire department and mutual agencies in their efforts to extinguish the fire “Our officers consistently demonstrate remarkable courage," Cox said "running toward danger to protect and save lives." The newest Food Bazaar Supermarket is now in business in Carlstadt replacing Stop & Shop as part of a downsizing for the latter company The supermarket on Paterson Avenue opened last week, according to a Facebook post which offers a variety of local and international products for customers of diverse backgrounds The Carlstadt location marks the eighth Food Bazaar in New Jersey along with approximately 30 other stores in New York and Connecticut means "yearning for you" in Korean and embodies the chain's mission to provide affordable food reminiscent of each customer's native country "We don’t just sell groceries. Instead, we take the time to learn the intricacies of the many cultures that we serve," reads a statement on the Food Bazaar website "We understand that 'Home' is not just a fading memory of a distant land but something that can be re-created and experienced every night at the family dinner table That’s why we’re always searching for new connections throughout the world in order to bring the highest-quality ingredients to our customers." What started as an ordinary summer day for Pete and Jackie Miragliotta quickly spiraled into a nightmare when they found out their daughter, Michele Sabia, had been killed in a murder-suicide shot her on the front lawn of their Union Avenue home in Carlstadt on July 6 He barricaded himself inside the house while their three children hid in neighbors' homes But their tragedy turned into resilience and a dedication to help others recognize the signs of domestic violence while providing help for people affected by it Pete Miragliotta has dedicated a huge portion of his time to working with Center for Hope & Safety in Bergen County He first became acquainted with the center and its work when he donated Sabia's clothes and then offered pro bono services as a consultant He has served as the president and vice president of the board and is chair of the golf and governance committees He has also run several wine tastings to help raise money for the center Miragliotta even turned to writing a memoir to help process his feelings surrounding Sabia's death He said he was inspired after reading a book written by Sheryl Sandberg about the sudden death of her husband: "Option B: Facing Adversity Building Resilience and Finding Joy." He said Sandberg wrote about the challenges she faced with two young children to raise and the adjustments that had to be made He said it was then that he thought he should begin writing everything down Miragliotta didn't know if there was enough to fill an entire book but he continued to receive encouragement from Jackie and other people His therapist also thought it was a good idea "So I just started writing," Miragliotta said "I sat down at my computer and started writing with no particular sense of order at all The manuscript is currently with an editor Miragliotta began writing in April 2021 and plans to use the title "It's Like Trying to Eat Soup With a Flat Spoon." He said it was a saying that his daughter and some of her friends in school had tried to make popular and though it didn't stick in popular vernacular saying it starts with Sabia's killing and his getting a call from his sister about something happening at the house The book also speaks about what it was like when the children went back to school that September and the adjustments they all faced He said there were times he would be crying as he wrote it's been cathartic to get it down on paper and I hope it's worthy of people reading it and that they might learn something from it," Miragliotta said he goes into a discussion about domestic violence and how much he and Jackie had misunderstood "because Michele wasn't anyone that you would ever think of being a victim of domestic abuse." He said Sabia was the primary breadwinner in the family Miragliotta said his son-in-law had lifelong depression and his daughter was "sort of anchored to him" because Scott Sabia feared what might happen to him if she left "She felt a great sense of responsibility for taking care of him and she never really felt like she did enough," Miragliotta said He noted that those feelings were brought up when he watched the Netflix docuseries about Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie Petito went missing in 2021 while on a cross-country van trip with Laundrie Petito placed blame on herself for Laundrie's abuse and Miragliotta said that when looked at objectively "But you know she's not dealing with it that way," he said "What we didn't know about domestic abuse when [Michele's killing] happened would probably fill volumes And we've certainly learned more since then." He said that when most people think of domestic abuse He said he never saw signs of physical abuse but knew Scott Sabia would lose his temper and break things in the house Miragliotta said Sabia felt it was "her duty as a Christian woman to stick with" her husband and provide as much support as she could "I think the only [thing] that would have driven her away from him was if she felt that his behavior was harmful to the children," Miragliotta said And although he and Jackie don't know what led Scott Sabia to kill their daughter and then himself he said they have a "strong sense" she may have decided that what was happening was too harmful for their three children and it was time for them to go their separate ways Michele Sabia and the kids came to live with them Miragliotta said that when he spoke to her during that time "I felt like dirt for even suggesting that we were just getting coffee in the kitchen and she just said she had something to tell me," Miragliotta said "She and the kids were moving back that day." He said he was "floored" by her decision and that Sabia told him she had prayed and read her Bible and "felt that she did not have the right to not be supporting him anymore." Miragliotta said he can't remember if he meant this or was just trying to get her attention but he told his daughter that some women who went back to relationships like hers and Scott Sabia's ended up dead Miragliotta and his wife were responsible for caring for their grandchildren but they're on their way to becoming empty-nesters again Their oldest grandson lives in Florida and works as an electrician their middle grandson is a student at Bergen Community College and their granddaughter just started at the University of Tampa He said her chapter is called "I'll Look for You in the Waves" and talks about her memories of hunting for sand dollars with Sabia at the beach Center for Hope & Safety is facing some difficulties since it lost federal funding for its legal program But CEO Julye Myner said the center is grateful to the community "We've had eight years of incredible impact with our legal services and we went to people who helped us develop seeing how we've extended that and the difference that it made," Myner said we were able to raise significant funding to reduce our reliance on federal dollars Myner said the funding loss was not due to the Department of Government Efficiency's cuts in federal funding but because grant funding was opened up to other organizations creating more competition for the limited funds "What we learned quickly is that our community really wanted to invest in those legal services," Myner said "They know its impact and put us in a much better place." Myner said the center is grateful to the community for the donations and support because they continue to allow the center to provide lifesaving services Miragliotta said both men and women use the center's services but they tend to have more financial resources Women are less likely to have stable finances while escaping dangerous situations "They really start their lives all over again," Miragliotta said that takes an awful lot of guts and courage to pull away from a situation like that and start all over again A nurse charged with the care of a Morris County man with muscular dystrophy and autism has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after the 19-year-old’s death on a school bus will surrender his nursing license after his guilty plea to charges of endangering another person and neglect of a disabled person the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said Monday handed down Friday by state Superior Court Judge Ralph Amirata The charges followed the 2023 death of Matthew Rossi of East Hanover who died after his airway was obstructed with mucus during a bus ride home from school said a lawsuit filed by his family against Rivera and the bus company Rossi was in good health when he headed off to school the morning of Feb But he suffered respiratory distress on his ride home that afternoon that authorities said was not adequately addressed by his nurse “Rivera was legally responsible for the care of Matthew and neglected to perform certain acts necessary for the victim’s care which created a substantial risk of serious bodily injury,” said the joint press release from the Prosecutor’s Office and the East Hanover Police Department Police and emergency personnel were called to Rossi’s home “on a report of an unconscious male,” who had “just arrived home on the bus from his school EMS personnel and East Hanover Police officers attempted CPR and other lifesaving intervention The victim was subsequently pronounced deceased,” the statement reads Up to 45 days of Rivera's sentence may be served as part of the Morris County Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program; he was ordered to have no contact with the Rossi family More: School bus safety bill focused on special education students clears NJ Senate There has been a heightened focus on improving transportation safety for students with disabilities in the wake of Rossi's death and other recent tragedies on New Jersey school buses The state has introduced a new training program for school bus drivers and aides and proposals in the state Legislature seek further reforms Assembly bill A-5142, currently under review by the chamber's Education Committee, would require the installation of video cameras and GPS units on buses and would make it mandatory for staff to call 911 during an emergency. Another proposal, S-3447 would create a special education transportation task force to standardize safety practices and improve accountability; it passed the state Senate unanimously last month A Carlstadt nurse has pleaded guilty in the death of a 19-year-old Morris County student with muscular dystrophy and autism who was pronounced dead after his school bus ride home in 2023 was accused of failing to provide essential care and not calling emergency services when his patient showed signs of distress during his ride home on Feb The East Hanover student died after his oxygen mask filled with mucus during the trip according to a lawsuit filed by his family Rivera was subsequently charged in a criminal case brought by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office he pleaded guilty to third-degree counts of endangering another person and neglect of a disabled person Rivera will surrender his nursing license and the state will recommend 90 days in jail as a condition of his probation who died after her wheelchair harness tightened around her neck during a 2023 bus ride a Cape May student whose family says he choked on his saliva during a trip in 2022 Both incidents occurred without adequate intervention from bus staff "How many more losses must we endure before our voices are heard and the necessary changes are made?" More: NJ school bus system problems mount. New safety chief hired but state mum on details she said her family was "extremely disappointed" by the plea deal for Rivera did not respond to messages seeking comment The cases have spurred calls for reforms in safety protocols for students with disabilities The state Department of Education has responded by establishing an Office of School Bus Safety launching a new School Bus Contractor Training Program and overhauling the annual certification process for drivers and aides But families and disability advocates have said the measures don't sufficiently address the unique needs of special education students. Legislation introduced in Trenton would create a Special Education Transportation Task Force to recommend further steps A car carrier caught fire on Interstate 95 northbound in Carlstadt on Tuesday prompting a response from multiple fire departments Firefighters from Carlstadt and East Rutherford arrived at the scene to find the carrier and several vehicles ablaze Crews worked to contain the flames as traffic was impacted in the area According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation the fire on the New Jersey Turnpike north of Interchange 18W ( for I-80/US 46/George Washington Bridge) There were no immediate reports of injuries Officials have not yet determined what caused the fire Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A large police presence was reported at a Carlstadt intersection with one person in custody Tuesday night saying only that that one person was arrested at 6th and Broad streets around 6:30 p.m "If you are planning to travel in the area we kindly suggest considering an alternate route," police said Newly-released bodycam footage shows Carlstadt police officers evacuating a home as flames race through it Tuesday night Video shows Carlstadt officers running into a burning home to save the occupants Officers were called to the home at 617 1st St on reports of a resident experiencing difficulty breathing and Anthony Bellina saw smoke and flames coming from the first floor of the home the officers entered the home and evacuated one resident from the first floor," the chief said "They then entered the home again and ascended to the second floor where they safely evacuated two additional residents." After confirming all residents had been evacuated the officers coordinated with the Carlstadt Fire Department and mutual aid agencies to assist with firefighting operations Click here for video or watch in the embed below. One resident was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) for treatment of injuries sustained during the incident Two members of the Carlstadt Fire Department sustained minor injuries while battling the blaze "Our officers consistently demonstrate remarkable courage running toward danger to protect and save lives," Cox said The fire was contained and extinguished by firefighters preventing it from spreading to nearby structures The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Carlstadt Fire Department Bureau of Fire Safety Further updates will be provided as more details become available A brand-new supermarket has opened at the former site of Stop & Shop in one Bergen County town Food Bazaar is now open at the Carlstadt Commons on Paterson Avenue in Carlstadt The Carlstadt Stop & Shop was one of 32 underperforming stores in New Jersey set to close by year's end Food Bazaar markets itself as "one of the leading ethnic supermarkets in the northeast," devoting several aisles to both international and mainstream groceries Most stores have a full-service fish market and custom-cutting meat department Food Bazaar of Carlstadt is open daily from 7 a.m the Passaic Police Department responded to a call about a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Paulison and Pennington Avenues who had been riding his motorcycle through the intersection He had been struck by a Ford Excursion driven by Aguilar.  The victim was transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital Investigators revealed that Aguilar’s blood alcohol content was above the legal limit at the time of the crash Aguilar is currently in custody and awaiting his initial court appearance at Central Judicial Processing the second-degree Death by Auto charge carries a potential sentence of 5 to 10 years in prison Authorities remind the public that all criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law 2024 at 11:50 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Stop & Shop on Paterson Avenue in Carlstadt will be closing NJ — The Stop & Shop on Paterson Avenue in Carlstadt will be closing That store is one of 10 New Jersey Stop & Shop supermarkets slated to close as part of the chain's strategy to "position the company for growth." were identified as "underperforming" stores but all 10 stores in New Jersey will close by the end of 2024 Stop & Shop has about 350 stores across the Northeast The chain will shutter 32 total stores across the Northeast Here are the 10 Stop & Shop stores closing in New Jersey: "Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision to close underperforming stores to create a healthy base for the future growth of our brand," Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid said in a news release The company said it will offer jobs at other supermarket locations to workers whose stores will close Stop & Shop is owned by the Dutch conglomerate Ahold Delhaize Revolving hot pot at Meet Hot Pot & Cajun Seafood in Carlstadt NJ (Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media)Lauren Musni with soothing warmth and flavor just a dip away Nothing beats the excitement of watching fresh vegetables, slices of marbled meat and tender noodles being brought to the table for guests to cook in simmering pots of broth. And now there’s a new restaurant elevating the New Jersey hot pot experience to a new, futuristic level. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Musni (@laurengisellemusni) the couple wanted to bring a new hot pot concept to New Jersey “Revolving hot pot is very popular in China but there isn’t really anything like that here.” Yomi Zeng told NJ Advance Media “There are dozens of ingredients for hot pot and people often don’t know what they are people can see what it is and then choose what they like.” Thinly sliced meat at Meet Hot Pot & Cajun Seafood in Carlstadt At Meet Hot Pot & Cajun Seafood, guests seated at tables next to the belt may simply grab the hot pot ingredients themselves. The novel concept is similar to conveyor belt sushi, which is also rising in popularity in New Jersey tofu and much travel through the restaurant on the conveyor belt in bowls and plates covered in plastic wrap which has to be ordered and delivered to the table by the wait staff New seafood is plated every 30 minutes and all other ingredients every two hours All the plates are added up and calculated at the end The process of watching the conveyor belt and grabbing ingredients without the hassle of ordering was certainly entertaining it was tedious waiting for plates to come back around if I missed them There are also tables that aren’t next to the conveyor belt — these guests just order everything off the menu and have it brought to them like at a typical hot pot restaurant items can still be ordered if guests don’t feel like waiting for the ingredients they want to come back around Dipping sauces at Meet Hot Pot & Cajun Seafood in Carlstadt The broth for the hot pot comes in six flavors — original The original was light and savory while the tomato was rich and slightly tangy — both serving as a perfect base for all the fresh ingredients starting at $6 each or share a big pot in the middle with two different broths ($16) or three ($21) Each customer is also given six different dipping sauces The hot pot itself was excellent with tender meat The sauces given also gave everything an extra layer of flavor My favorites were the nutty sesame sauce and the smoky dry cumin spice seasoning While the conveyor belt makes for a fun dining experience The plates on the belt are for one person only I grabbed two vegetables and a plate of noodles from the belt ordered two plates of meat and had two broths and it didn’t feel like I got all that much food An all-you-can-eat price model would be more effective here Big sharing hot pot at Meet Hot Pot & Cajun Seafood in Carlstadt While it’s not an elite hot pot restaurant (I still prefer Garden Shabu in Little Ferry) Meet Hot Pot & Cajun Seafood’s conveyor belt makes it one of the most unique hot pot restaurants in the state It is exciting to see new hot pot methods coming here Please subscribe now and support the local journalism YOU rely on and trust Lauren Musni may be reached at lmusni@njadvancemedia.com. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Musni (@laurengisellemusni) GOP contender who spread fecal matter at a nursery school is not running this year Four Republicans have filed to run for State Assembly in the 36th legislative district in an uphill bid to unseat Democratic incumbents Gary Schaer (D-Passaic) and Clinton Calabrese (D-Cliffside Park) are making their third bids for the legislature; they’ll face a challenge for the Republican nod from former Lyndhurst school board member Christopher Musto and Carlstadt Councilwoman Diane DeBiase Paul Sarlo (D-Wood-Ridge) in 2021 and received 43% of the vote Sarlo beat Auriemma by 7,141 votes and a margin of 23 points  Craig Auriemma his previous Assembly bids by roughly 5,700 votes in 2021 and 6,500 votes in 2023 DeBiase has been a councilwoman since 2019 and is employed by the Carlstadt public schools Department of Homeland Security for over 20 years and now runs a public safety consulting firm Not running is the third member of the Auriemma and Auriemma slate Viso’s last campaign was damaged by the revelation that he pleaded guilty to smearing fecal matter on the doors of a children’s daycare center in East Rutherford following a 2009 neighborhood dispute Viso said he was angry that Barack Obama had become the President of the United States The fecal matter issue was just one part of Viso’s extended rap sheet that included convictions on federal and state drug and gun charges and a history of financial problems District Court to one count of conspiracy to distribute Methylone in 2016 and was sentenced to three years on probation Viso was charged with possessing a sawed-off shotgun near a school and multiple drug offenses in Carlstadt and East Rutherford He accepted a plea deal and admitted to having a prohibited weapon He was sentenced to two years of probation in 2019 Viso was charged with 1st-degree burglary for reconnecting an electric line after PSEG had disconnected it for non-payment He was charged with possession of heroin and jailed for seven days in 2013 but he agreed to a plea deal and admitted to using/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia even though a police report alleges that “a small stack of glassine bags containing heroin and two straws with powder residue on them” was found inside a Sucrets tin in his car The three Republicans raised about $30,000 in 2023 and Wood-Ridge in Bergen County and the city of Passaic in Passaic County A Bergen County roadway was closed Sunday morning 8 due to a car that slammed into a utility pole Photos shared by Carlstadt police show a sedan into a pole outside of Segovia on Washington Avenue Photos shared by Carlstadt police show a sedan into a pole outside of Segovia on Washington Avenue Segovia is a popular steakhouse chain with several locations in Bergen County a firm that invests in legal cannabis and hemp announced Thursday the completion of a financing with Herb Haus a social equity cannabis dispensary founded by Joe Kanegieser Herb Haus will be located at 300 Washington Avenue in Carlstadt Kanegieser won a social equity license as part of the third set of licenses awarded in May 2022 from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Herb Haus was also selected by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Cannabis Equity Grant Program The new shop will be within walking distance of the Meadowlands Sports Complex "Herb Haus will offer the broadest selection of premium and state-legal cannabis products at the best prices to customers visiting the Meadowland Sports Complex," said Kanegieser and I couldn't be happier to be in a position to bring Herb Haus to life with the help of Poseidon." Cannabis is the plant from which both marijuana and hemp derive Marijuana flowers and leaves have higher THC content than hemp A spokesperson for Herb Haus said that New Jersey cannabis sales grew 25 percent in 2024 Two thirds of the state's 564 municipalities prohibit adult-use cannabis dispensaries so "There are compelling opportunities for thoughtfully located dispensaries in high-traffic areas," said the spokesperson "This is an exceptional location that's full of opportunity to introduce a very diverse set of customers visiting the Meadowlands Sports Complex to New Jersey's finest state-legal cannabis," said Patrick Rea "Herb Haus will put customers first - with a safe and premium cannabis dispensary experience We expect Herb Haus to become the highest performing store in the TriState area." Poseidon is a leading investor in the legal cannabis and hemp industries For more information about the shop, visit www.herbhausnj.com Know about a new business opening in Bergen County? 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A 30-year-old Carlstadt nurse was sentenced to probation on Friday April 4 after his neglect led to the death of a disabled person in East Hanover in 2023 Emilio Rivera was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading guilty to endangering another person and neglect of a disabled person and East Hanover Police Chief Christopher Cannizzo said was unconscious after just arriving home from a school bus First responders attempted CPR and other lifesaving intervention but Rossi was pronounced dead at the scene An investigation revealed Rivera was legally responsible for Rossi's care and neglected to perform certain acts necessary for his care Rossi’s obituary describes him as a “gift from God and a shining light to all who knew him.” Rossi consented to the revocation of his nursing license Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Construction is set to begin on a 100,000-square-foot industrial building in Carlstadt in a project that will bring modern logistics space to the aging Meadowlands submarket has launched its marketing campaign for the facility at 333 Washington Ave The firm is working alongside Cushman & Wakefield to highlight what’s known as Goodman Industrial Center Carlstadt II where plans call for 40-foot clear ceiling heights 13 dock doors and design elements geared toward environmental sustainability The site is also two miles from the New Jersey Turnpike “With the overwhelming majority of consumers expecting two- to three-day delivery as a baseline our sustainable supply chain solutions for the digital economy are an opportunity to meet rising delivery and service expectations reduce transport costs and the related carbon emissions,” said Anthony Rozic March Associates Construction is the project’s construction manager The launch follows Goodman’s recent acquisition of the second of two neighboring properties that make up the development site in a deal arranged by James McNerney of McBride Corporate Real Estate The two-acre parcel was home to an aging 40,000-square-foot building providing a redevelopment opportunity for Goodman in an area that is dominated by warehouses built decades earlier more than 75 percent of the surrounding industrial buildings date to the 1960s and 1970s “There are currently over 30 million square feet of active requirements in the market and over half of the industrial product under construction has been pre-leased demonstrating strong demand for industrial space in the New Jersey area,” said Bill Waxman a vice chairman with Cushman & Wakefield “We expect the current 2.5 percent vacancy rate to decline which further reinforces the strong demand for these assets and this unique opportunity offered by Goodman.” touted the employment opportunities that the redevelopment will generate “The new 100,000-square-foot building will be a welcome addition to our community,” he said “The Goodman Logistics Center in Carlstadt will be the benchmark for what can be achieved when local government and responsible business partners commit to community development.” McBride: Goodman buys second Carlstadt parcel, plans 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse Carlstadt librarian Mary Disanza describes the geography of her town by making a small fist and sticking her thumb out “Everyone in the community lives here,” she says tracing the wrinkled skin between her fist and her thumb is all companies,” Disanza said.“They’re what keeps the property taxes so low for the rest of us.” Many Carlstadt residents have the same jolly “working-class tough” demeanor They dance on the Village Green to local bands in the summer Joseph’s Parish on Hackensack Street and catch up over drinks at the Meadowlands Diner Situated upon a stretch of land separating the Hackensack and Passaic valleys Carlstadt offers stunning views of the New York Bay and Statue of Liberty in the south a colorful panoramic view of the Passaic valleys’ rolling hills River life: Boat clubs along the Hackensack allow members to embrace life on river Redevelopment: Carlstadt eyes adding Meadowlands acreage to redevelopment zone Yet while Carlstadt  has retained a small-town feel reminiscent of the 1950s making it an intriguing place to call home Carlstadt was formed as a village within the Lodi Township But the origin of town's name name isn't as easy to discern Most believe the name is a tribute to Dr a leader of the early group which established Carlstadt in Lodi township was comprised of a group of German immigrants living in New York who fled to America seeking political liberty and craving comfortable homes in the country New York daily newspapers referred to Carlstadt as the “beautiful little German village on the hill.” famed publisher Henry Gannett claimed the town was named for the city of Karlovac in Croatia which was known as “Carlstadt” in Germany The Borough of Carlstadt was declared an independent entity on June 27 1894 during a period in New Jersey sometimes referred to as "Boroughitis” because of how many townships were broken up into boroughs Carlstadt is one of a few towns to claim they opened the nation’s first kindergarten with the establishment of a kindergarten class at Carlstadt Public School in 1875 Aspects of this kindergarten class were showcased at the Centennial Exposition in 1876 The town is known for its extensive industry work and has been known in the past for its wax Carlstadt workers have also completed projects in the past for Tiffany and Co as well as the Macy’s Day Parade floats Carlstadt Mayor Craig Lahullier says Carlstadt’s main industry now is warehousing “Since we’re located so close to the port of Newark it makes our warehouses the ideal place to store clothing Mayor Lahullier hails Carlstadt for being one of the “few towns left in Bergen County” to keep houses between one and two families most single family colonial houses in Carlstadt sell for an average range of $375,000 and boast three bedrooms and two full baths creating the perfect space in which to grow a family Lahullier said that many families remain in their first Carlstadt home for generations Carlstadt is also known for its abundance of apartment complexes the township librarian, referred to residents of the apartments as the town’s “transient population.” as families usually live in these apartments only briefly Apartments currently on the market are selling for between $900 and $2,000 dollars and have up to three bedrooms and two baths The locations of these complexes are close to or in Carlstadt’s downtown They are also a short driving distance away from various bus and train stops to New York City making it the ideal place for commuters on a tight budget “Although prices are generally higher in this crazy market the low taxes and proximity to NYC transportation in nearby Wood-Ridge and East Rutherford continues to attract people to buy in Carlstadt,” says Jane Frank the broker owner of Century 21’s East Rutherford office Interested buyers should contact the apartment complexes directly as the building management typically controls rentals and purchases on their own Carlstadt is home to only one public school appropriately named Carlstadt Public School Carlstadt students join their counterparts from East Rutherford to attend high school at Henry S Becton Regional High School in East Rutherford The mission statement of Carlstadt Public School promises to provide a “safe and challenging” environment for students nurturing close relationships between students and faculty “It’s easier to solve a problem in Carlstadt because the parents we all know each other,” says principal Kenneth Foy “It’s that small town effect.” The public school has fallen slightly below state testing standards in recent years who has worked in the district for almost 40 years says the school has been using state data to drive growth and restructure the school’s training and curriculum They’ve even hired a full-time curriculum director Students can participate in performing arts Kollinok says the local recreational department which offers recreational sports and a comprehensive dance theater workshop among other programs seeing 447 students enrolled in the 2015-2016 school year with an impressive 11:1 student to faculty ratio Becton High School is also known for producing talented athletes Basketball star Justin Roseboro was named the Record’s Athlete of the Week January 7th an incoming senior lineman for the Becton Wildcats is one of North Jersey’s biggest (and most skilled) football players Principal Dario Sforza says the high school combines preparation for both students who “plan to continue their education beyond high school and [for] those students who may seek employment after high school.” Although unranked by U.S the graduation rate remains strong at 97.5% Many students go on to attend universities on the East Coast like Hofstra University in New York and Seton Hall University right here in New Jersey Carlstadt’s population is 6,127 strong showing a steady growth rate of 0.32 percent per year mostly consisting of Caucasian and Hispanic residents Tradition lies at the heart of community in Carlstadt Residents capture life in Carlstadt in snapshots: weekly concerts on the Village Green when the sun dips behind the Pascack Valley and lively debates on Friday nights at the mahogany bar in Biggies’ restaurant are only a few highlights “It’s a great place because we fight really hard to keep the small town atmosphere,” says Mayor Lahullier you still have neighbors that watch out for one another there’s a strong community mindset.” Many residents have lived here for decades and appreciate all of the town’s offerings like the Carlstadt Historical Society or the town’s 150 year old Germany club which meets every Friday for drinks and card games Carlstadt has some cool tricks up its sleeves The original glass-bottled Yoohoo drinks are bottled at a company in town the famous paint company which releases a “color of the year” annually Vito Quattrocchi has owned Vito’s Barber Shop in downtown Carlstadt since 1982 and raised three children in the sleepy town He spends his breaks scribbling in a blue notebook brainstorming ideas for his next literary hit The veteran barber has written a few fiction novels about mobsters in Northern New Jersey his most recent title being “Sins of the Fathers.” Quattrocchi has had a front row seat in his business on Hackensack Street to Carlstadt’s growth And while he notes that law enforcement has certainly gotten stricter over the decades the sense of community and kindness in the town doesn’t change parish members don’t get out of the pews to shake hands and greet one another there are full hugs and kisses upon entering This sense of family is precisely why the barber decided to raise his children here “Carlstadt helps Carlstadt,” Quattrocchi said we’re not snobby like some of the other towns in Bergen County.” 2016 property tax rate: $2.126 per $100 of assessed value  Median household income: $70,000 (source: USData Public schools: Carlstadt Public School  A film and television production studio has leased more than 23,000 square feet at a Carlstadt office building Brokers with the firm represented ownership in the deal at 800 Central Blvd. a 180,719-square-foot property near Route 3 Sustainable Studios LLC will use the 23,272-square-foot long-vacant space as a new production facility with a business plan focused on productions that use green technology and sustainable best practices NAI Hanson’s Andrew Somple and Justin Allessio completed the assignment on behalf of 800 Central Boulevard LLC noting that the lease marks the continued growth of New Jersey’s burgeoning filmmaking industry They added that the 7.5-acre property is minutes from the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway and less than 10 miles from the George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel “New Jersey’s strategic location and favorable incentive packages have increasingly made it a preferred destination for filmmakers and production companies,” Somple said “The boom in movie and film production has also opened additional opportunities for office landlords with large spaces in northern and central New Jersey We were happy to work with our client to tap into this demand to help them attract a quality business to their vacant space.” PizzAmore Italian Kitchen in Carlstadt is the sort of small pizza joint — intimate friendly and with great food — that we all wish was just around the corner it was readily apparent to me that owner/pizza maker John Speciale has a strong connection with his Carlstadt neighborhood One patron proudly pointed to a youth baseball team photo hanging on the wall containing both Speciale and him A couple popped their heads in just to say hi The dining area is small; there's one high-top table and a rectangular farm-style kitchen table surrounded by accoutrements that you'd normally find in a small Speciale orchestrates behind a simple counter The shelves are lined with number 10-sized cans of tomatoes and cans of olive oil The doughIt is a blend of General Mills high-gluten pizza flour The next day the dough gets punched down once more before it goes into the oven to make the crust of his traditional pie and his Sicilian-style dough light and flavorful Speciale's tomato sauce is light and lovely — a mix of plum tomato and crushed tomatoes adding his sauce is made with just tomatoes The cheeseSpeciale uses a blend of Grande Mozzarella pecorino Romano and a few other "secret" cheeses "You remember the movie 'Do the Right Thing' They were always asking for extra cheese." crispier pies with a sensible as opposed to overwhelming amount of cheese Speciale's Sicilian and regular pies are a harmonious blend of sauce and cheese Don't leave PizzAmore without first sampling the meatballs Odds are Speciale will insist that you try some — for good reason I vowed to only eat a bit of the meatball he served me; I had other pizza joints to hit that evening But I couldn't help it: I ended up eating it all I now understand why for two years straight he took home Jersey Pizza Joints statewide meatball contest Go: 323 Broad St., Carlstadt 201-939-1254, orderitaliankitchenmenu.com In My Big Year of Pizza Matt Fagan is on a quest to rate as many of New Jersey's close to 3,000 pizza spots as possible and let readers know where they fit in the state's pizza pantheon He's trying for two pizzerias per week from Salem to Sussex counties Ratings are: 🍕🍕🍕 Exceptional (worthy of a pizza pilgrimage); 🍕🍕 Excellent (if you are in town make a stop); and 🍕 Worth It (good if it's your neighborhood joint) The idea for this big year of pizza comes from the 2011 movie "The Big Year," starring Steve Martin Police have identified the man who they say killed his former wife and later died by suicide in Carlstadt on Saturday after an hourslong standoff with police of Mahwah, sometime on Friday night before turning the gun on himself the next day when police responded to his residence at 601 Sixth St Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said in a statement Sunday afternoon Authorities described an ordeal that began when Deoleo's relatives reported her missing on Saturday morning a relative called Carlstadt police to report her missing and said they were concerned for her well-being The relative told police she was last seen with Cox another relative called Mahwah police to respond to her house where police found "numerous items" of hers scattered outside Carlstadt police responded to the Sixth Street residence Officers exited the residence and contacted the Bergen County Regional SWAT team leading to an hourslong standoff that forced residents of the area to shelter in place Members of the SWAT team entered the home around 8 p.m and found Cox dead with a single gunshot wound They also found Deoleo inside the residence and police later determined she was fatally shot the night before Feds: Paramus man spent COVID relief loans on Versace, Gucci and Las Vegas gondola trip NJ COVID vaccine finder: Book your appointment online at new website Cox had a history of violence with his romantic partners he was charged with the kidnapping and sexual assault of his ex-girlfriend.  Prosecutors said at the time that Cox kidnapped the 20-year-old woman in Parsippany at about 10:30 p.m and then took her on a long drive in his Chevy Blazer for "a couple of hours." He questioned why she broke off their relationship He eventually took her behind a warehouse in Carlstadt, where police said he sexually assaulted her. After the attack, they got back into the Blazer and began driving again. Prosecutors said the victim was able to jump from the moving vehicle and escape near her house.  was charged with first-degree aggravated assault third-degree criminal restraint and third-degree possession of a weapon He later pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated sexual assault Melanie Anzidei is a reporter for NorthJersey.com To get unlimited access to the latest news, please subscribe or activate your digital account today Email: anzidei@northjersey.com Twitter: @melanieanzidei  Carlstadt police are asking the public for help finding information after an emaciated dog was found dead in a crate earlier this week along with Bergen County Animal Control Officer Veronica Scotti responded to an industrial park on Commerce Boulevard in the borough for a report of a dead male dog shortly after 11 a.m brown dog that was "visibly malnourished" in a crate The animal appeared to be a boxer or mixed breed and did not have any identifiable tags or microchips More Bergen County news: Bogota homeowner clashes with insurance while trying to rebuild house struck by lightning Police checked the surrounding area for any video footage or other evidence revealing the identity of those involved but were unsuccessful Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Carlstadt Police Department criminal investigation unit at 201-438-4810.