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Ridgewood, NJ
Your Community
Ridgewood Residents Seek Results In Comprehensive Development Studies
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Village residents are hoping officials finally answer questions they’ve long been asking about four high-density developments possibly coming to Ridgewood. “Residents were told that as the Planning Board work sessions moved forward into a public hearing, there would be ample time to address questions,” said Amy Bourque, a representative of Citizens For a Better Ridgewood. “After three years of public testimony, many questions still remain unanswered,” she said. The Village Council during its Sept. 30 meeting tabled a vote on a proposed Master Plan amendment that would hav…
Bergenfield, NJ
Breaking News
New Milford Police Enact 'Safety Back Home' For At-Risk Residents
NEW MILFORD, N.J. — New Milford officials are looking forward to a public presentation of their Safely Back Home program, conducted by borough police, for at-risk residents of all ages. SBH is aimed at those who have "any disability that involve wandering, routinely falling or becoming unconscious," Police Chief Frank Ramaci, a driving forces behind the program, told Daily Voice.The Safely Back Home logo is being imprinted -- along with the police department phone number and the person's unique ID number -- on three new or existing pieces of clothing belonging to the participant. …
Northern Highlands, NJ
Obituaries
Funeral For Midland Park Math Teacher Scheduled In Fair Lawn
MIDLAND PARK, N.J. — A funeral service for Midland Park High School math teacher Leon Varjian, formerly of Wood-Ridge, will be at St. Leon Armenian Church in Fair Lawn, on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The 10 a.m. service will be followed by interment in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Visiting hours were scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Costa Memorial Home and Central Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights. A 27-year district veteran, Varjian died suddenly on Sept. 29.He was known both as a prankster in his younger days and as a dedicated humanitarian who worked with students to raise mo…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Your Community
'One Book Westwood' Wraps Up At The Library
WESTWOOD, N.J. – Westwood's annual community reading program is coming to a close on Thurs., Oct. 22 with a celebration at the library. Readers this year finished "Wonder," by R.J. Palacio, a New York Times bestseller. The book underlines the anti-bullying policy of the school district and encourages students to respect themselves and those around them, according to the library website. "One Book Westwood reinforces the concept of teaching by example, parents model the value of reading for their children, teachers for their students, town leaders for the residents they serv…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Breaking News
Mahwah Municipal Alliance Awarded $625,000 Grant
MAHWAH, N.J. — The Mahwah Municipal Alliance is among five coalitions in the state that received a 5-year, $625,000 federal grant to help fight substance abuse among local youngsters. Funds will help MMA provide community resources, such as leadership and outreach programs. "This federal grant will allow us to double our efforts in the community," Mayor William Laforet said. "We have established the MMA as the organization dedicated to our core values of Leadership and Helping Kids Make Great decisions." MMA addresses social issues such as bullying, teenage depression t…
Paramus, NJ
Your Community
River Edge Public Hearing Opening On 24-Hour Business Ordinance
RIVER EDGE, N.J. — A public hearing and second reading to discuss a proposed ordinance that would allow some businesses to operate 24 hours a day is scheduled for tonight, Oct. 5. The ordinance was created based on recommendations by Borough Planner Bridget Bogart. It would allow businesses in a commercial C-2 zone to operate around the clock.Businesses in a C-1 zone would be limited to operating between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in Borough Hall, 705 Kinderkamack Road.
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Your Community
Hundreds Flock To Saddle Brook Street Fair
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Hurricane Joaquin brought its wrath elsewhere so Saddle Brook residents could enjoy the Second Annual Unico Street Fair on Sunday, Oct. 4. Hundreds flocked to Market Street for live music, crafts, vendors and games. "The Unico Street Fair was a great event for the community of Saddle Brook," Mayor Robert White said. UNICO is a civic organization that grants scholarship awards and promotes the perpetuation of Italian Heritage & Culture. The organization raises funds for local and national charities, particularly the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research.…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Your Community
Pink Firetruck To Raise Money For Breast Cancer In Woodcliff Lake
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — A shiny, pink firetruck will be at the Westervelt-Lydecker Home for the borough's breast cancer fundraiser on Sat., Oct. 10. Guardians of the Ribbon, which owns and operates the truck, is a national, nonprofit organization that gives money to families in the community that are unable to pay bills due to cancer diagnoses. "We can help more directly than other charities that give to research," said Marianne Ecanosti, who co-founded North Jersey's Wayne-based chapter in 2010. "We want people to know we're thre for them individually and directly." The …
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Paramus Police Department Remembers Officer Killed In Line Of Duty
PARAMUS, N.J. — The Paramus Police Department is honoring the 39th anniversary of the death of Police Officer Michael P. McEllen, who was killed in a car crash while responding to a burglar alarm. McEllen's police cruiser hydroplaned on rain-slicked Route 17 and hit a utility pole, killing him, around 11 p.m. Oct. 3, 1976. McEllen, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam, was survived by his wife and two children. The Paramus Police Department asks that everyone take a moment to remember McEllen's sacrifice -- as well as others who have sacrificed their lives for the community and the n…
Ridgewood, NJ
Your Community
Ridgewood Officials To Explore Impact Of High Density Housing
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Ridgewood Village Council will conduct new studies to help them better understand the impact the development of four high-density apartments could have on the Central Downtown District. The potential financial impact of the housing proposals is the only factor that hasn’t been studied, Mayor Paul Aronsohn told Daily Voice. It was, however, “recently explored” by Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld. "Actually, Village officials and Planning Board professionals have already done a good deal of analysis on everything from infrastructure to traffic to even the schools,&…
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