It has been 24 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, but North Jersey does not forget the many area residents who died that day and the lasting effect it had on our region.

Several towns throughout Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex and Sussex will hold memorial services, ceremonies and commemorations this year. Here are some of them.

9/11 services and ceremonies in North Jersey

Basking Ridge : The Bernards Township 9/11 ceremony will be held on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at Harry Dunham Park, 9/11 Memorial, 490 Somerville Road.

Bloomingdale: A candlelight ceremony and walk on Sept. 11 will start at Butler Park in Butler at 7 p.m. and end at Sloan Park. (See also Butler.) Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Butler: A candlelight ceremony and walk on Se

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