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We’re excited to welcome P.O. Martinez, the first-ever School Resource Officer of the Old Tappan Police Department, to N...
08/31/2026

We’re excited to welcome P.O. Martinez, the first-ever School Resource Officer of the Old Tappan Police Department, to Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan!

P.O. Martinez is excited to become part of the school community, build positive relationships with students and staff, and be a familiar and approachable face throughout the school year.

We’re excited to have P.O. Martinez representing the Old Tappan Police Department and look forward to a great year at Northern Valley!

To help students get to know him beyond the badge, P.O. Martinez even put together a fun “Get to Know Me” sheet sharing some of his favorite things!!

🎒⭐️ GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW SRO! ⭐️🎒

What are you looking forward to most about being an SRO?

“Building positive relationships with the students, parents, and staff, and becoming a positive and trusted part of the school community.”

📚 Favorite subjects in school: Science
🍗 Favorite school-lunch food: Grilled Chicken Wrap
⚾️🏈Favorite teams: New York Yankees & Miami Dolphins
🎵 Favorite music: Latin Music 🎬Favorite movie: All Marvel movies, especially Spider Man
📕 Favorite book: David Goggins
🐕 Dogs or cats: Dogs
🏖️ Beach or mountains: Beach
🌙 Early bird or night owl: Early Bird

What does he enjoy outside of work?

Going to the gym, spending time with his fiancé and family.

💭 His advice for students this school year:

“Ask for help, no matter the circumstances.”

📍 FUN FACT: Officer Martinez was born in Tappan NY.

Congratulations, P.O. Martinez!

‼️TRAFFIC UPDATE‼️CHARLES PLACETURN RESTRICTION TEMPORARILY REMOVEDThe previous restriction prohibiting left and right t...
08/27/2026

‼️TRAFFIC UPDATE‼️

CHARLES PLACE
TURN RESTRICTION TEMPORARILY REMOVED

The previous restriction prohibiting left and right turns from Old Tappan Road onto Charles Place during school hours is temporarily suspended.

LEFT & RIGHT TURNS ARE CURRENTLY PERMITTED

This temporary change will be re-evaluated throughout the school year. Traffic conditions will be monitored by Old Tappan Police Officers.

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⚠️ TURN RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN EFFECT

KAY STREET

NO LEFT OR RIGHT TURN onto Kay Street from Leonard Drive or Charles Place

⚠️NO LEFT TURN from School Street onto Charles Place

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
School Days

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Please follow all posted traffic-control signs and directions.
Thank you for helping keep our school zones safe

A GREAT DAY FOR THE COMMUNITY! 🚔☕️🚗A huge congratulations to the Old Tappan Police Officers Association on putting toget...
08/23/2026

A GREAT DAY FOR THE COMMUNITY! 🚔☕️🚗

A huge congratulations to the Old Tappan Police Officers Association on putting together an outstanding first-ever Cars & Coffee event!

It was great to see so many residents, families, and car enthusiasts come out and support the event. A special thank you to everyone who attended, our sponsors, and everyone who helped make today a success. Cpd Carlstadt NJ APX Detailing Old Tappan, NJ Vol. Fire Dept

Great job by everyone involved! We’re proud to see our Officers Association continuing to find new ways to bring our officers and community together.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made today such a great event! 👏🇺🇸

Another generous surprise for the Day Shift! Thank you to the Cohen family for bringing in food for the officers. We rea...
08/19/2026

Another generous surprise for the Day Shift! Thank you to the Cohen family for bringing in food for the officers. We really do have some of the best residents around. Your support is always appreciated!

P.O. Putterman is getting close to completing his FTO program. Over the weekend, FTO P.O. Sahraie had him tackle one of ...
08/17/2026

P.O. Putterman is getting close to completing his FTO program. Over the weekend, FTO P.O. Sahraie had him tackle one of the final items on the checklist, gaining entry to a locked vehicle using the department’s lockout kit.

Another item checked off the list as P.O. Putterman continues to make his way through the final stages of his training.

A big thank you to Mr. Sands for dropping off Panera for the Day Shift today! We really appreciate your thoughtfulness a...
08/14/2026

A big thank you to Mr. Sands for dropping off Panera for the Day Shift today! We really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. It was a great surprise and definitely appreciated by everyone!

🚧 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT NOTICE 🚧WESTWOOD AVENUEAUGUST 14 & 17, 2026 (Weather Permitting)Please be advised that milling and...
08/13/2026

🚧 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT NOTICE 🚧

WESTWOOD AVENUE
AUGUST 14 & 17, 2026 (Weather Permitting)

Please be advised that milling and paving operations are scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, August 14th, and Monday, August 17th, on Westwood Avenue.

Residents should anticipate relocating their vehicles while work is underway.

🚧 FULL ROAD CLOSURE 🚧
Motorists and residents should expect delays and detours. Please follow all posted signs and directions from officers and road crews.

👮 Officers will be on scene to assist residents and motorists and help direct traffic.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue working to keep Old Tappan roads safe and well maintained.

The Old Tappan Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across New Jersey in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled...
08/13/2026

The Old Tappan Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across New Jersey in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, running August 19 through September 7, 2026, including Labor Day Weekend.

During this campaign, our officers will be taking part in increased enforcement and public education efforts focused on preventing impaired driving and keeping everyone on our roads safe.

🍺 If you drink, don’t drive.
🚗 Plan ahead.
📱 Use a designated driver or rideshare.
⚠️ Never get behind the wheel while impaired.

A few minutes of planning can prevent a lifetime of consequences.

Drive Sober. Get Home Safe.

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🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️The Old Tappan Emergency Services Superhero 5K is back! Join us on Sunday, Oct...
08/09/2026

🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

The Old Tappan Emergency Services Superhero 5K is back! Join us on Sunday, October 4th at 9:00 AM at Stone Point Park for a fun filled morning supporting our local emergency services.

🏃‍♂️ 5K Run – $30
🚶 Walk – $25
🦸 Free Kids’ Dash — first 100 kids to register receive a FREE superhero cape!
👕 Register by September 20th to receive an event T-shirt.

Whether you’re running, walking, bringing the kids, or just coming out to support the community, we’d love to see you there!

📍 Stone Point Park – Westwood Avenue, Old Tappan
⏰ 8:00 AM sign-in | 9:00 AM start

💥 Register today: RUNSIGNUP.COM/OT5K

Want to help support the event? We’re also looking for event sponsors! Contact [email protected] for more information.

Come out, have some fun, and show us your inner superhero! 🦸‍♂️🇺🇸

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Old Tappan, NJ
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