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Residents praise peaceful Oct. 18 rally; police say road closure was a safety decision
Summary
Residents told the Waldwick Borough Council that the Oct. 18 "No Kings" protest was peaceful and thanked police for keeping people safe, while the acting police lieutenant said officers closed a road because spectators were encroaching into traffic and it posed a hazard.
Elise Dimma, a Waldwick resident, told the borough council the Oct. 18 "No Kings" rally was peaceful and orderly and that participants left the streets clean. “I felt immense pride seeing our town and nearby communities come together during the rally,” she said, adding that any disorder she observed was isolated and could be documented with photos or video.
Several residents asked why a fire truck was used to block a main thoroughfare during the event. Dolores Connealy said she wondered who made that decision and whether it was necessary. Acting…
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