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Rebecca Abma

Assistant Managing Editor

rabma@dailyvoice.com

Rebecca Abma, Daily Voice’s assistant managing editor, has worked in community news in Northern NJ for more than 20 years and has written for local, regional and national magazines, newspapers and websites.

The Paramus native comes to the Daily Voice with a rich background in the workings of community government, education and lifestyles in Bergen and Passaic counties. She is the founder of hyperlocal news sites Midland Park Press and Northwest Bergen Press.

Abma joined the Daily Voice in August 2015 to launch the North Jersey sites. 

She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Rebecca Abma's Contributions

News
Second-In-Command Becomes New Mahwah DPW Director Second-In-Command Becomes New Mahwah DPW Director
Second-In-Command Becomes New Mahwah DPW Director MAHWAH, N.J. — The Township Council last week approved Glenn Dowson as director of Mahwah's Department of Public Works, to fill the role left by Ed Sinclair, who passed away in August,. Dowson has worked for the Mahwah DPW for 24 years.He began as the department's head mechanic in 1997 and later served as its tree foreman and second-in-command as superintendent under Sinclair.

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Politics
Midland Park Mayor Launches Write-In Re-Election Campaign Midland Park Mayor Launches Write-In Re-Election Campaign
Midland Park Mayor Launches Write-In Re-Election Campaign MIDLAND PARK, N.J. — The race for Midland Park mayor was revived this week when current mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan, who lost his bid in the June primary, announced his intention to wage a write-in campaign, northjersey.com reported.  O’Hagan lost the Republican mayoral slot to newcomer Harry Shortway, Jr., 556 to 339 votes in the primary.Shortway, who ran on the "Momentum for Midland Park" ticket, is a Bergen County undersheriff and has lived in Midland Park for 15 years. O’Hagan has served on the municipal governing body for 22 years. CLICK HERE to read the full article.

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News
Fair Lawn Council Mulls Rezoning Of Vanderbeck Property Fair Lawn Council Mulls Rezoning Of Vanderbeck Property
Fair Lawn Council Mulls Rezoning Of Vanderbeck Property FAIR LAWN, N.J. — The fate of the historic Jacob Vanderbeck Jr. House remains uncertain as the Fair Lawn borough council is deadlocked on whether to consult a planner regarding rezoning the property, northjersey.com reports. Robert Milanese from Barrister Land Development Corp, who is under contract to purchase the 3-acre property, has requested the Dunkerhook Road property be rezoned to allow 24 town houses, the paper said. Barrister’s proposal would preserve the historic home, however borough officials are not in agreement on whether town houses are a good use for the property, the repor…

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News
Bergenfield Swim Club Files For Bankruptcy Bergenfield Swim Club Files For Bankruptcy
Bergenfield Swim Club Files For Bankruptcy BERGENFIELD, N.J. — The Bergenfield Swim Club has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and members of the private club are unlikely to get their money back, northjersey.com reports.  The club had been operating at a loss since 2009, and did not open in 2014 or 2015. According to the paper, a crack formed at the bottom of the pool and the club did not have the capital to pay for the repair. More than 600 members purchased $700 bond to join the club are not likely to be reimbursed, a lawyer for the club told northjersey.com The pool sits on municipal property. Borough officials have not yet deter…

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Events
Bergen County Bocce Tournament Celebrates 10 Years Bergen County Bocce Tournament Celebrates 10 Years
Bergen County Bocce Tournament Celebrates 10 Years LYNDHURST, N.J. — It's bocce time! Bergen County's annual tournament is set for Sunday, Sept. 27 at Riverside County Park in Lyndhurst. Now in its 10th year, the Bergen County Parks Department is expecting a larger crowd than ever before, with room for up to 32 teams of four players and two alternates. All team members must be Bergen County residents in order to participate.  The county invites all participants and their friends and family to enjoy refreshments throughout the day.  The event begins promptly at 8 a.m. when teams sign in. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 4.  CLICK HERE for mor…

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Lifestyle
Ringwood Manor Arts Celebrates 50th Anniversary Fall Show Ringwood Manor Arts Celebrates 50th Anniversary Fall Show
Ringwood Manor Arts Celebrates 50th Anniversary Fall Show RINGWOOD, N.J. — The Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts will have its 50th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition from Sept. 30 through Oct. 28. The exhibit will be displayed from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at the Barn Gallery on the grounds of Ringwood Manor State Park. Ricky Boscarino, well known crafts and fine artist, will judge the art exhibit. Boscarino’s home, Luna Parc in Sandyston, is a sculptural work of art. The nonprofit association received it's charter from the state in 1966 and is an officially recognized friends organization of the state park system. Clic…

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Events
Ringwood Garage Sales Offer Hidden Treasures Ringwood Garage Sales Offer Hidden Treasures
Ringwood Garage Sales Offer Hidden Treasures RINGWOOD, N.J. — Time to clean out your basements, garages and attics: The annual township-wide garage sale is coming the weekend of Sept. 26 and 27. To help bargain shoppers find the sales, the township will have maps available on the municipal website with addresses of all the houses that have registered to participate. There is no fee to participate. CLICK HERE for more information. 

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Lifestyle
Intrepid Museum Passes Now In Circulation At Ridgewood Library Intrepid Museum Passes Now In Circulation At Ridgewood Library
Intrepid Museum Passes Now In Circulation At Ridgewood Library RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Passes for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum are now in local circulation, courtesy of the Friends of the Ridgewood Library.  As part of the Museum Pass Program 2015, Ridgewood library card holders can borrow free passes to the aircraft carrier museum docked on the Hudson River in midtown Manhattan.The Intrepid joins a library collection that includes the Museum of the City of New York, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the Frick and the Guggenheim. The passes are limited to one per family per month and must be reserved two weeks in advance.  The Ridgewood Library …

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Events
The Detours Play Wortendyke Barn Sept. 27 The Detours Play Wortendyke Barn Sept. 27
The Detours Play Wortendyke Barn Sept. 27 PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Music at the Barn present the blues band The Detours on Sunday, Sept. 27 as part of its free music series. The band includes Chris Mastakas on harmonica, Adam Gustavson on guitar and vocals, Pete Margolis on guitar and vocals, Phil Butler on bass and John Longo on drums. The family friendly event runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the historic Wortendyke Barn Museum, 13 Pascack Road. Seating is limited. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and picnic lunch. CLICK HERE for details or call 201-336-7292 

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Events
Lodi Borough-Wide Garage Sale Set For Oct. 3-4 Lodi Borough-Wide Garage Sale Set For Oct. 3-4
Lodi Borough-Wide Garage Sale Set For Oct. 3-4 LODI, N.J. — Time to clean out your basements, garages and attics: The annual borough-wide garage sale is coming the weekend of Oct. 3-4. To help bargain shoppers find the sales, the borough will have maps available on its website and at the Lodi Memorial Library. Register by Wednesday, Sept. 30 to be included in the map. The fee is $10. CLICK HERE for more info.

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