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A "Virtual" Lager Run

Registration for the Fitzgerald’s Virtual Lager Run Race Series is now open.

There are several T shirt options and a beautiful commemorative Fitzgerald’s Lager Run pint glass.

Click HERE for details!

A Hero's Farewell

 

Sergeant Charles "Rob' Roberts III has been laid to rest in Rosedale Cemetery. Officer Roberts, who lost his life to COVID-19 on May 11, was given the posthumous promotion to sergeant as part of the memorial service earlier today in front of Glen Ridge Borough Hall. Click HERE to see the full ceremony.

Police from all over New Jersey attended the solemn ceremony, which was followed by a procession through the streets of the borough he protected as a police officer for the last 20 years. The procession was longer than a mile in length, and thousands of Ridgers lined the streets to honor "Rob" as his hearse drove past.

Read more about it at Baristanet, The Glen Ridge Voice and The New York Times.

Memorial Service Today for GRPD Officer Charles "Rob" Roberts ****Note: Procession Route Revised****

At 11:45 this morning, the body of GRPD Officer Charles "Rob" Roberts will be escorted from a funeral home in Bloomfield. The private escort will travel west on Bay Avenue to Ridgewood Avenue and stop at the Glen Ridge Municipal Complex where, at Noon, a service will take place for the family in front of the Municipal Building facing Bloomfield Avenue.

The Municipal Complex and surrounding lawn will be closed to the public. The service will be live streamed on the Borough Facebook Page.

Upon conclusion of the service, approximately 12:50pm, a funeral escort procession will travel throughout Glen Ridge on its way to bring Officer Roberts to his final rest. The procession, consisting of family and members of the public safety community, will follow this revised route:

At 12:50pm, residents are asked to stand outside their home with their hand over their heart as the procession passes. Rob's widow, Alice Baker Roberts, has asked for the Glen Ridge community to show their support by wearing Mets colored attire.

Memorial Service Tomorrow for GRPD Officer Charles "Rob" Roberts

On Thursday, May 14, 2020, The Borough of Glen Ridge will be holding a Memorial Service for Officer Charles "Rob" Roberts. At 11:45am, a private escort will be leaving the funeral home in Bloomfield, traveling west on Bay Avenue to Ridgewood Avenue and stopping at the Glen Ridge Municipal Complex. At Noon, a service will take place for the family in front of the Municipal Building facing Bloomfield Avenue.

A Message from Chief Byron-Lagattuta

It is with deep regret and sorrow that I, Chief Sheila Byron-Lagattuta and the entire Glen Ridge Police Department announce the passing of our beloved Officer Charles “Rob” Roberts. Officer Roberts, badge #69 is the first line of duty death within the history of the Glen Ridge Police Department, established in 1895.

GRPD Officer Charles "Rob" Roberts - Rest In Peace

COVID-19 has brought another terrible tragedy to our little borough. Veteran GRPD Officer Charles "Rob" Roberts, who has been battling the disease for weeks, has passed away, it was announced earlier today.

Many in Glen Ridge received the awful news in an email from GR Schools Superintendent Dirk Philips:

This underscores the dangers that our GRPD officers face every day protecting our families, please keep them, and Officer Roberts and his family, in your prayers.

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GOV Makes It Official: In-Person School's Out For The Summer!

One of New Jersey's worst-kept secrets is finally out - Governor Murphy made it official today via Facebook -

Here's Alice's take on it...

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