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Challengers Unseats Oradell Republican Mayor, Council Members Challengers Unseats Oradell Republican Mayor, Council Members Challengers Unseats Oradell Republican Mayor, Council Members
Challengers Unseats Oradell Republican Mayor, Council Members ORADELL, N.J. — Democratic challenger Dianne C. Didio unseated Republican incumbent John L. Murray as Oradell mayor on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Bergen County Board of Elections. Didio got 1,632 votes to 760 for Murray, who was running for his second term. Both Republican council members lost, as well.The seats went to challengers Tracy Schoenberg, a Democrat, with 1,428 votes, and Independent Roger Tahijan, with 1,218 votes. Incumbents Donna Risse Alonso, with 830 votes and John Y. Samuel, with 822, finished far behind. Meanwhile, these races were decided elsewher…
Plumber Ignites Fire That Blows Through Roof Of River Edge Home Plumber Ignites Fire That Blows Through Roof Of River Edge Home Plumber Ignites Fire That Blows Through Roof Of River Edge Home
Plumber Ignites Fire That Blows Through Roof Of River Edge Home RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- Neighbors said an 88-year-old River Edge widow who lives with a full-time aide wasn't home when a three-alarm fire blew through the roof of her home Tuesday afternoon. A "household plumber" working in the Bogert Road house near Midland Avenue apparently ignited the blaze around 2:30 p.m., River Edge Deputy Fire Chief David Stucke told Daily Voice. An upstairs bedroom was fully involved when emergency responders arrived, he said. "I was on a conference call when I saw the smoke," next-door neighbor Colleen Morrell told Daily Voice. "I said, 'I g…
Westwood Regional Students Honored For Academic Achievement Westwood Regional Students Honored For Academic Achievement Westwood Regional Students Honored For Academic Achievement
Westwood Regional Students Honored For Academic Achievement WESTWOOD, N.J. — Several students in the Westwood Regional School District were recently recognized by the Board of Education. Students of The Month: Twelfth grader Nicole Netzer; eighth grader Isabella Metzger; seventh-grader Connor Stapleton; and sixth-grader Matthew Minas. Student Artwork on Display (Westwood Regional Jr./Sr. High School honors Art Foundation students under the direction of Mrs. Michelle Stoute): Amelia Beyer; Ashley Chan; Emma Cooke; Mehek Jethani; Zoe Ohlstein; Honora Pizzo; Andrea Ponce; Zachary Watson. AP Scholar (receives scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP…
Ridgewood Readies For Vote On First Village Parking Garage Ridgewood Readies For Vote On First Village Parking Garage Ridgewood Readies For Vote On First Village Parking Garage
Ridgewood Readies For Vote On First Village Parking Garage RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Ridgewood taxpayers today will vote on a proposed multi-level parking structure that some residents, commuters and business owners have long been fighting for. Some experts and village officials say the proposed Hudson Street facility makes sense logistically and financially while others aren't keen on the $15 million taxpayer bond. An anonymous mailer urging taxpayers to 'Vote No For Parking' was sent to this weekend to Ridgewood residents (SEE: Halloween Mystery Emerges In Ridgewood: Vote No To Parking Garage Fliers). The Hudson Street garage will provide more than 300 …
Ramsey Volunteers Honored For Community Impact Ramsey Volunteers Honored For Community Impact Ramsey Volunteers Honored For Community Impact
Ramsey Volunteers Honored For Community Impact RAMSEY, N.J. — One saves lives, another completely revamped the town pool and several sustain the environment: All 26 Ramsey residents were honored during the annual volunteer award ceremony. Since 2008, members of various organizations have nominated one or two of their own who they feel made the greatest contribution during the year to be honored during the last municipal meeting of October. "Ramsey is a wonderful community," Mayor Deirdre Dillon told Daily Voice. "But what makes it so special is everyone who volunteers their time, talent and energy in various ways." …
Make Your Own Music Box At Paramus Pop-Up Wood Shop Make Your Own Music Box At Paramus Pop-Up Wood Shop Make Your Own Music Box At Paramus Pop-Up Wood Shop
Make Your Own Music Box At Paramus Pop-Up Wood Shop PARAMUS, N.J. — A Paramus pop-up store is transforming shoppers into woodworkers throughout the holiday season. Little B — a Lodi-based woodworking manufacturing company — set up shop inside of the entrance next to Whole Foods at the Bergen Town Center. Anyone can build a trinket of his or her own with help from the store's professionals, Little B CEO Terri Clair said. "The idea is very gift-giving," said Clair, who is running the pop-up shop in Paramus as a trial program through January. Everything is in do-it-yourself style, from cup holders and picture frames to music boxes …
Waldwick Residents Thank Troops With Surplus Halloween Candy Waldwick Residents Thank Troops With Surplus Halloween Candy Waldwick Residents Thank Troops With Surplus Halloween Candy
Waldwick Residents Thank Troops With Surplus Halloween Candy WALDWICK, N.J. — American soldiers will get a sweet surprise in time for the holiday season, thanks to Waldwick residents with extra Halloween candy. Families this year can bring unopened treats to two drop-off locations to benefit Operation Gratitude. The organization since 2003 has sent approximately 1 million care packages complete with hand-written notes and hygiene products to troops overseas. Accepting donations through Nov. 13: The North West Bergen Regional Health Commission offices are located at 20 W. Prospect St. Accepting through Nov. 15: The Waldwick Health Center is located …
Bergenfield Police Invite Public To Donate To No-Shave November Bergenfield Police Invite Public To Donate To No-Shave November Bergenfield Police Invite Public To Donate To No-Shave November
Bergenfield Police Invite Public To Donate To No-Shave November BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Bergenfield police officers will look scruffier over the next few weeks by participating in No-Shave November. The campaign seeks $50 donations from the participants and any civilians who agree to sponsor them. Proceeds will go to cancer research in honor of former Bergenfield Detective Kenneth Otto, who died in 2005 from pancreatic cancer. "Kenny was a great friend and a great officer," Bergenfield Police Chief Cathy Madalone said. "I wanted to take this opportunity to honor his memory." Madalone will be relaxing the facial hair policy for particip…
Route 202 At Franklin Turnpike In Mahwah Reopens Route 202 At Franklin Turnpike In Mahwah Reopens Route 202 At Franklin Turnpike In Mahwah Reopens
Route 202 At Franklin Turnpike In Mahwah Reopens MAHWAH, N.J. — The intersection of Route 202 and Franklin Turnpike at the railroad trestle in Mahwah was reopened this morning after repairs were completed following a road collapse last week. A 20-inch storm drain pipe under the roadway collapsed along with the surrounding roadway, Mahwah Police Chief James Batelli told Daily Voice shortly after the Thursday incident. There was no danger to the railroad tracks and trains were operating on a normal schedule, he said. J. Fletcher Creamer handled the repair work on the stretch known as Ramapo Valley Road.
Hunger Project Draws Volunteers To Mahwah Farm Hunger Project Draws Volunteers To Mahwah Farm Hunger Project Draws Volunteers To Mahwah Farm
Hunger Project Draws Volunteers To Mahwah Farm MAHWAH, N.J. — More than 20,000 hungry children will be fed thanks to a group of hairnet-wearing guests at Secor Farms. Dozens of community members spent a sunny Sunday afternoon on Nov. 1 packaging goods for "Feeding Children Everywhere."  The social charity's mission is to provide healthy meals to hungry children around the world. CLICK HERE for more on FCE.
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