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Cindy Capitani

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ccapitani@dailyvoice.com

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Events

Send Your Letters To Santa Claus At Lyndhurst Town Hall LYNDHURST, N.J. — Santa’s mailbox is now set up outside Lyndhurst Township Hall through Dec. 21. Any child dropping a letter in the box no later than Dec. 21 will get an answer from Santa. This service is sponsored by the Department of Parks & Recreation, under the direction of Commissioner Tom DiMaggio. In order for letters to be answered, children must include a return address. For more information, call the recreation department at (201) 804-2482 or click here.

by Cindy Capitani

12/02/2015

Schools

West Milford Schools Ask For Input On School Culture WEST MILFORD, N.J. — A survey about the school’s climate recently was sent to parents in the West Milford school district. The voluntary questionnaire is about 50 questions and includes topics such as a student's involvement in school programs, respect, teachers and more. The information from the survey will be used to try and help the district improve student relationships, learning conditions and the school's overall environment. All answers are confidential. To take the survey, click here.

by Cindy Capitani

12/02/2015

Events

Bogota Library Makers Day Features Star Wars Theme BOGOTA, N.J. — Star Wars is the theme of a special Maker’s Day at the Bogota Library Saturday, Dec. 19. Pre-registration is necessary and this event is for all ages. The library will have all materials necessary for participants to make things based on the Star Wars movies. For more information or to register, call 201-488-7185 or click here.

by Cindy Capitani

12/02/2015

News

Fraud Case Against Former Brookfield Finance Chair Moved To January BROOKFIELD, Conn. — A former Brookfield school district leader charged twice with fraud last spring and fall, will return to court Jan. 11 after the case was continued on Tuesday, newstimes.com reports. Art Colley is charged with taking more than $53,000 from school funds and being reimbursed for iPads that were never purchased, the story says. He returns to state Superior Court in Danbury for a pre-trial hearing. Colley resigned from the district in 2014. His former secretary, Elizabeth Kerekes, has been accused of misappropriating more than $30,000 in conjunction with him, says the articl…

by Cindy Capitani

12/01/2015

Real Estate

Public Urged To Debate Parking Garage Design At Ridgewood Meeting RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The design of the new Hudson Street parking garage will be deliberated at the village council meeting and residents are encouraged to attend and comment. Renderings of the multi-level structure will be available at the meeting. Mayor Paul Aronsohn e-mailed residents regarding the thee designs and outlining the process moving forward. Residents also can express their opinions and ask questions prior to the meeting by e-mailing Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld at rsonenfeld@ridgewoodnj.net or calling 201-670-5500 Ext. 203. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Village Hall is a…

by Cindy Capitani

12/01/2015

Events

Check Out Wyckoff YMCA's Open House Event WYCKOFF, N.J. — Fitness and program offerings will be explained to the community at an open house Saturday at the Wyckoff YMCA. Families, youngsters and adults can learn more about the Y’s sports, creative activities and specials at this event, which takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. The Wyckoff YMCA is at 691 Wyckoff Ave.MORE INFO: (201) 891-2081 or CLICK HERE.

by Cindy Capitani

12/01/2015

Lifestyle

Paterson Hip-Hopper Fetty Wap Spreads Cheer PATERSON, N.J. — Hip-hopper Fetty Wap is blazing feel-good trails by gaining the respect of feminist leaders, mall shoppers and the hungry in his hometown of Paterson, nj.com reports. A national panel comprised of the leading female thought leaders say the 24-year-old entertainer — whose real name is Willie Maxwell — is one of today's eminent hip-hop feminists, the report says.The panel was co-hosted by the White House Council on Women, as well as Advancing Equity for Women and Girls of Color. Wap also drew headlines after he threw roughly $2,000 in cash off a balcony and throughout the Gar…

by Cindy Capitani

12/01/2015

Lifestyle

Grace Farms Gets Another New York Times Mention NEW CANAAN, Conn. —The architectural art work The River was the focus of a New York Times article about Grace Farms in New Canaan. The 83,000-square-foot, glass-enclosed building houses Grace Farms’s activities, the article says. It weaves throughout the site’s wetlands and woodlands, serving as functional art space for meditation, tea ceremonies, a media lab, gym, even a 700-seat amphitheater, the article says. The Grace Farms Foundation opened the 80-acre preserve in New Canaan to the public last month. The River showcases five glass-enclosed indoor spaces linked by covered outdoor walkw…

by Cindy Capitani

12/01/2015

Neighbors

Greenwich Gears Up For Annual Tree Lighting And Festivities GREENWICH, Conn. — The annual tree lighting ceremony takes place on Friday, Dec. 4 in front of Greenwich Town Hall. Sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation, the festivities begin at 3:45 p.m. with a holiday message from First Selectman Peter Tesei, followed by a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty and Rudolf. There also will be a mechanical polar bear, reindeer rides and holiday music by the Greenwich High School Chamber Singers. Refreshments include cider, hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes. For more information visit the town website or call the Department of Parks and…

by Cindy Capitani

12/01/2015

Events

Share Your Giving Story On Giving Tuesday, Greenburgh Small acts of kindness are going global. Relieve your overeating and spending guilt by turning your attention to those less fortunate Dec. 1 with the national celebration of #GivingTuesday. Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday encourages a new holiday tradition focused around kindness that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Created by the 92nd Street Y — a cultural center in New York City — it’s intended to encourage people to donate time, resources and talent, says givingtuesday.org. Nonprofits, civic organizations, businesses and corporations, as well as families and individu…

by Cindy Capitani

12/01/2015

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