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Cindy Capitani

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Business

Wallington Hires New Grant Writer To Pursue Funds For Town WALLINGTON, N.J. — A new grant writing firm was hired in Wallington to research and apply for federal monies the borough could be eligible for, reports northjersey.com. Bruno Associates replaces a previous firm whose contract had run out, according to northjersey.com. The cost of the grant services is not to exceed $24,000 annually and Mayor Mark Tomko wants the firm to meet will a town committees, including police, fire and EMS, reports northjersey.com. The firm had success in Hudson County that Wallington officials hope can be duplicated in the borough, reports northjersey.com. Click…

by Cindy Capitani

01/30/2016

News

Lyndhurst Observatory Shuts Down For Repairs Until Further Notice LYNDHURST, N.J. — The Meadowlands public observatory in Lyndhurst is shut down for repair work until further notice, northjersey.com reported. The William D. McDowell Observatory will no longer be open for public viewing on Wednesdays or other uses until the repairs can be done, according to northjersey.com. The $6.5 million observatory and telescope at DeKorte Park Plaza in Lyndhurst first opened in 2008 and was dedicated to William McDowell, who served as the first elected County Executive of Bergen County, northjersey.com says. McDowell was a North Arlington resident and mayor, and died…

by Cindy Capitani

01/28/2016

Police & Fire

Weston Police Promote Travis Arnette To Sergeant WESTON, Conn. — A 12-year veteran with the Weston Police Department was sworn in as sergeant during a ceremony at Weston Town Hall's meeting room on Friday, Jan. 15. Travis Arnette replaces Mike Ferullo, who left last year for an assignment with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves. There was a standing-room-only crowd at the ceremony, which was filled with Arnette’s family and friends, as well as police officers from Weston and Redding. Taking part in the ceremony were Police Commission Chairman Bill Brady, First Selectman Nina Daniel, who read the oath to Arnette, and Police Commissioner Jess …

by Cindy Capitani

01/28/2016

Schools

Sandy Hook Promise Program Aims To Reduce Social Isolation For Students NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sandy Hook Promise, a Newtown-based nonprofit, is sponsoring a program to empower young people to reduce social isolation through national “Start With Hello” week, which will be held from Feb. 8 to 12. “I encourage all Connecticut schools to participate in Sandy Hook Promise's Start With Hello Week,” said Salvatore Pascarella, president of the Connecticut Association of Public Schools Superintendents and superintendent of Danbury Public Schools. “We owe it to our young people to sign onto this no-cost, easy to implement program that will help build inclusive classrooms …

by Cindy Capitani

01/28/2016

Events

Saddle Brook Scouts Prep For Pinewood Derby SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — A pinewood derby will take off Saturday at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Saddle Brook. The annual Scouting event with Saddle Brook Cub Scout Pack 222 starts at 10 a.m. and finishes around 4 p.m. It takes place in the school auditorium at the church. Weigh-ins for the vehicles will be Friday. St. Philip the Apostle Church is at 492 Saddle River Road. Click here for more information about the Cub Scout Pack 222.

by Cindy Capitani

01/28/2016

News

Totowa Recreation Department Plans Tubing Trip TOTOWA, N.J. — Have fun in the snow with the Totowa Board of Recreation at one of the largest tubing parks in the country on Saturday, Feb. 13. A trip to Mountain Creek is planned with tubing time from 2-4 p.m. The bus leaves from the parking lot behind the Totowa Library at 12 p.m. and leaves Mountain Creek at approximately 4:30 p.m. Cost is $30 for those who tube; $10 for non-tubers. Registration is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at the Totowa Public Library, downstairs in the Eisenhower Room. Participants must be a minimum of age five and 42-inches tall. All children mus…

by Cindy Capitani

01/28/2016

Lifestyle

Mahwah Announces Upcoming Rabies Clinic MAHWAH, N.J. — A free rabies clinic is planned on Saturday in Mahwah at the municipal building. The Mahwah Board of Health announces its upcoming Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic on Jan. 30, available to New Jersey residents. Dogs must be on leashes (non-retractable and less than five feet in length), and cats must be in carriers. Participants will be required to provide proof of New Jersey residency and should bring their animal’s prior vaccine certificate if available. A snow date is scheduled for Feb. 6. Click here for more information or postponement notices. The Mahwah municipal build…

by Cindy Capitani

01/28/2016

Neighbors

Glen Rock Offers Yoga Series For Caregivers And Kids GLEN ROCK, N.J. — There’s still time to get an early signup rate for a series of yoga classes for kids and caregivers that begins Thursday, Feb. 18 in Glen Rock. Om Free Yoga is offering a discounted rate of $90 for six classes for families that sign up no later than Feb. 5 at 11:59 a.m. The regular rate is $120 per family until the packages run out. The series runs on Thursdays, Feb. 18-March 25 and is appropriate for children three-and-one-half years and older. Classes will be taught by yoga instructor Julie Finkle from 9-9:45 a.m.. Click here to register. Classes will be held at Gar…

by Cindy Capitani

01/28/2016

Events

Clifton Beefsteak Dinner Supports Police, Firefighters CLIFTON, N.J. — Stage and television personality Uncle Floyd of Paterson will provide entertainment at the annual beefsteak dinner sponsored by the Clifton PBA/FMBA Fraternal on Friday, Feb. 26. The 25th annual event will be held at the Clifton Boys & Girls Club and food will be provided by Nightingale Catering of Clifton at 7 p.m. Cost is $55 per person and the organization recommends carpooling. For tickets, contact Clifton police officer Randy Colondres, 973-830-7161; Clifton police officer Alex Hrinko, 973-934-7826; or Clifton firefighter Jeff Bracken, 973-979-3695. The Clifton Bo…

by Cindy Capitani

01/28/2016

Neighbors

Sharsheret In Teaneck Gives Free Breast Cancer Webinar TEANECK, N.J. — A Jewish nonprofit in Teaneck is aiming to support breast cancer survivors and those who are at risk or have been newly diagnosed, by offering a free informational webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 2. “Take Control: Navigating the Emotional Impact of Breast Cancer” is a free, national Sharsheret Webinar taking place at 8 p.m. It features Karen E. Hurley, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in hereditary cancer risk, and Sharsheret Medical Advisory Board Member; and Shera Dubitsky, MEd, MA, Director of Navigation and Support services at Sharsheret, who will present cri…

by Cindy Capitani

01/28/2016

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