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Pascack Valley, NJ
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Montvale To Get A New Firehouse Next Spring
MONTVALE, N.J. — A 60-year-old Montvale firehouse will this spring be replaced by a two-story, 16,000-square-foot structure. Funds for the $4.9 million West Grand Avenue firehouse are primarily coming from a bond issue. The blueprint includes increased space for trucks; more office and records retention space; a training/meeting room; a decontamination area; and an area that can be used for quarters in case it's needed as a disaster recovery site, Councilman Liaison Timothy Lane said. "The current firehouse really suffers from three primary problems," Lane said. "First, it…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood Resident Supports Barre Fitness Instructor Battling ALS
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease is breaking down former barre fitness instructor Winnie Dunn's ballerina body, but Michelle Tzoulafis is making sure that her instructor's support system remains strong. Tzoulafis will hold an Oct. 21 fundraiser — "Kicking ALS" — at Chestnut Street's Memoire for Dunn, who is battling ALS. "All I really want to do is make her better, but I can't," said the Ridgewood resident, who took a barre class with Dunn at Vitality Fitness. The classes often became one-on-one sessions during which Tzoulafis says she …
Northern Valley, NJ
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Harrington Park Boy, 12, Raises Money For Pet Rescue Organization
HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. — A young borough resident who raised $80 for homeless hounds this summer donated the money to Pet ResQ, Inc. during its annual "Woofstock" event in Tenafly on Oct. 11. John McKiernan, 12, set up a lemonade stand with his friends in August and walked dogs in his neighborhood to collect the cash. "I just hope it helps them find homes," he said while giving the donation to the non-profit Pet ResQ's founder, Robyn Urman. McKiernan raised funds last year for a different animal rescue group. He hopes to continue walking local dogs and raising funds. CL…
Englewood, NJ
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Tenafly's 'Woofstock' Draws Dog Lovers, Donations
TENAFLY, N.J. — Dogs rocking colorful bandanas and other accessories scampered on tangled leashes at Tenafly's Municipal Circle Park during Pet ResQ Inc's 6th annual adoption fair, known as "Woofstock," on Oct. 11. Costume-clad canines and pups in strollers joined in the fun at the kissing booth, yoga tent and treat stands, which drew hundreds to the west end of the promenade on a bright, sunny day. The non-profit Pet ResQ was founded more than 20 years ago by Robyn Urman, a Tenafly hair dresser from Dumont committed to rescuing unwanted, abused and special needs pooches. "I…
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Montvale Paves The Way For Major Corporate Newcomers
MONTVALE, N.J. — Montvale is paving the way for new corporate additions, including makers of high-end coffee machines, a children's clothing manufacturer, a brand new supermarket and a regional cancer center. "We have amended our master plan and changed ordinances to encourage new businesses to establish themselves in Montvale," Mayor Roger Fyfe told Daily Voice. "We have put the word out there that we will meet with anyone who has a reasonable proposal for any commercial piece of property in town." A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kitex Garments Ltd. was held at its new Su…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Grant Nets Mahwah Firefighters Practice Dummies, Forcible Door
MAHWAH, N.J. — Mahwah firefighters added a state-of-the art forcible-entry door system and two life-like practice dummies for rescue exercises, thanks to nearly $8,000 granted by a local insurance firm. "The equipment is always something that the Mahwah Fire Department has wanted," Chief Tom Loreto said. "We are a very proactive department and put a lot of time into training." The entry door made possible by the Capacity Coverage grant will allow firemen to practice forcing or prying their way into just about any situation possible, Loreto said. The rescue mannequins — …
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Author Ellen Potter Bringing Magical Tales To Saddle River School
SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — There are three things to know about Piper Green, Ellen Potter says of the protagonist in her new series: She always says what’s on her mind, she rides a lobster boat to school, and there is a fairy tree in her front yard. Potter will be at E. Allendale Road's Wandell School on Oct. 28, visiting with students in 1st to 3rd grade and talking about her series "Piper Green and the Fairy Tree." When a new teacher at Piper's school doesn't appreciate her new accessory, Piper turns to the fairy tree in her front yard in hopes that it will solve her problems at schoo…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Haunted Maze Brings Fright To Ridgewood
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The animatronic clowns, rubber snakes and bloody hands hanging in Greg and Nancy Stewart's haunted loops-and-trap maze on Sheridan Avenue can spook even the manliest men. And that's part of the fun. "You can really be silly, over the top and have fun on Halloween," said Nancy Stewart, watching from her deck as middle-schoolers tear through the maze. "We have a good time." The Stewarts created the maze after their then-4-year-old son, Tyler, asked for an obstacle course in 1995. The idea stuck and even influenced the Stewart's search for a new Ridgewood…
Paramus, NJ
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Oradell Road Paving Program Continues
ORADELL, N.J. — Milling and paving of several Oradell streets will begin on Oct. 13 before ADA-compliant curb ramps are installed as part of a borough road improvement program. Summit Avenue, Beechwood Road, Elizabeth Street, East Drive and Amaryllis Avenue will be closed at 7 a.m. each day until the project is completed.Officials are asking resident to remain aware of the no parking, construction and detour signs. The program is funded by a $1 million bond ordinance. D&L Paving Contractors, Inc. was awarded the bid for the contract at approximately $954,627.
Ridgewood, NJ
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Young Performers Bring Flair To Inaugural Ridgewood Health Fair
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Many passerbys in Van Neste Park paused to join outdoor yoga classes and watch Irish dancers click their heels during the Oct. 4 Ridgewood Health Fair spearheaded by Ridgewood Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck. The inaugural event was part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign — an ongoing initiative that promotes healthy lifestyles — and reeled in between 800 and 1000 guests. Despite hurricane warnings, the health fair proved to be no different than anything else Hauck has organized, she said: it was unsurprisingly successful. “All my events are always incredible,” said Hauck, who ste…
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