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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.

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Schools
Enjoy A Short Stack For A Tall Cause At Garfield Flapjack Fundraiser Enjoy A Short Stack For A Tall Cause At Garfield Flapjack Fundraiser
Enjoy A Short Stack For A Tall Cause At Garfield Flapjack Fundraiser GARFIELD, N.J. — A Flapjack Fundraiser in honor of fallen U.S. Navy Seal Freddie Porter will be held at the new Garfield Applebee’s tomorrow, Sept. 19. Tickets cost $10. Porter, a Garfield High School graduate, was killed in 2007 during a training mission involving a tugboat and eight barges in Norfolk, Va. To keep his memory alive, his family created the created the Freddie N. Porter Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit organization that gives scholarships to deserving GHS graduates. The annual fundraiser will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 186 Passaic St. in Garfield. CLICK HERE for…

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News
Are You In New Passaic County Flood Zone? Are You In New Passaic County Flood Zone?
Are You In New Passaic County Flood Zone? WAYNE, N.J. — Proposed changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Passaic County will be presented at an open house meeting today with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The revised maps, used by insurance companies to determine flood risk, expand the current risk areas, requiring more property owners to purchase flood insurance. FEMA representatives will be available at the Thursday, Sept. 17 meeting from 4 to 8 p.m. to explain the preliminary flood maps and help residents and business owners determine their revised risk based on interactive maps.  Local and count…

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Schools
Garfield Teachers, Board Agree On Contract Garfield Teachers, Board Agree On Contract
Garfield Teachers, Board Agree On Contract GARFIELD, N.J. — After working a full school year with an expired contract, Garfield teachers and the board of education have reached a proposed agreement, northjersey.com reports. The agreement, expected to be ratified by the end of September, comes after two years of negotiations over the contract, which expired June 30, 2014. The negotiations came to a temporary halt in May when the Garfield Federation of Teachers declared an impasse due to what teachers said were limits imposed by the school board, northjersey.com reports.  The primary issue, GFT President Rob Barbier told northjersey…

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Solutions Sought For Carlstadt Flood Protection Solutions Sought For Carlstadt Flood Protection
Solutions Sought For Carlstadt Flood Protection LITTLE FERRY, N.J. — A proposal to provide flood protection in and around lower Bergen County will be the subject of a Sept. 29 public hearing at Little Ferry Borough Hall. Organizers said the session will address the second phase of an application as part of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) multi-phase competition for solutions to flooding in areas affected by Superstorm Sandy.  The National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) considers projects aimed at protecting the area from future flooding, enhance natural areas, provide recreational opportunities, enhance …

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Schools
Rutherford Schools Chief Holding Reorganization Roundtable Rutherford Schools Chief Holding Reorganization Roundtable
Rutherford Schools Chief Holding Reorganization Roundtable RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A proposal to to create a dedicated middle school and upper elementary school is “nearing the end of the planning stages,” said Schools Supt. Jack Hurley, who has scheduled a reorganization roundtable discussion on Sept. 29. Under the proposal, the Pierrepont School would become an upper elementary school for grades 4 to 6, while Union School, with its large multi-purpose room and auditorium, would become a middle school for grades 7 and 8.The Kindergarten Center, Lincoln Elementary, Washington Elementary and Rutherford High schools would remain as they are. Officials ci…

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Events
Craft Fair And Harvest Fest Comes To Overpeck Park Craft Fair And Harvest Fest Comes To Overpeck Park
Craft Fair And Harvest Fest Comes To Overpeck Park RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — Get ready for fall with a good, old fashioned country fair when the Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival and Craft Fair comes to Overpeck Park this weekend. The fair features quality handmade crafts, live music and carnival rides alongside animal tents and displays from 4H Master Gardeners. There will also be food vendors and a farmer’s market. The event runs Sept. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Overpeck Challenger Park, 199 Challenger Road, in Ridgefield Park.  CLICK HERE for more info. 

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Franklin Lakes Town Fair Promises Rides, Music, Food, More Franklin Lakes Town Fair Promises Rides, Music, Food, More
Franklin Lakes Town Fair Promises Rides, Music, Food, More FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — A strolling magician, a stilt walker, carnival rides and more are on tap this weekend at the annual Franklin Lakes Town Fair, Sept. 18-19. The event kicks off from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday with rides and food on DeKorte Drive in front of Borough Hall. It continues on 11 a.m. Saturday with vendor boots and a Girl Scouts bake sale until 5 p.m. Then there's food and rides until 10 p.m. Food vendors include Island Fusion Grill and Smoothies, Kara Kakes, Johnny Zeppoli, Carmelo's Brick Oven Pizza and Noah's ice cream truck. The Mayors Wellness Campaign is offering a $5-off co…

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Schools
Saddle Brook Mayor's Youth Group Gear Up For Fall Saddle Brook Mayor's Youth Group Gear Up For Fall
Saddle Brook Mayor's Youth Group Gear Up For Fall SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — The Saddle Brook Mayor’s Youth Group is gearing up to get back in action with its first meeting of the fall on Saturday, Sept. 26. The group is open to Saddle Brook youth in fourth through 12th grade who want to make a difference in the community through various service projects that benefit the township. In addition to Mayor Robert White, the youth group is lead by Saddle Brook Board of Education trustee Reina Barrale and senior advisors Thomas Van Winkle and Kevin Curtin. To register: CLICK HERE 

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Vintage Fashion Show Planned For Elmwood Park Centennial Vintage Fashion Show Planned For Elmwood Park Centennial
Vintage Fashion Show Planned For Elmwood Park Centennial ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — In anticipation of the borough's 100th anniversary next year, the Elmwood Park Centennial is looking for vintage clothing and adult, teen and child models of all ages and sizes for a vintage fashion show fundraiser. The show, planned for April, will span the history of fashion from 1916 through today. If you have any vintage clothes (for men, women or children) that represent any era from the past century that you're willing to lend for the show, or would like to participate as a model, email Maria Nahorniak at mnmomx4@yahoo.com.

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Neighbors
Fort Lee Teacher Named 'Heart Of A Hero' Winner Fort Lee Teacher Named 'Heart Of A Hero' Winner
Fort Lee Teacher Named 'Heart Of A Hero' Winner FORT LEE, N.J. — U.S. Army 1st Lt. Debra Cho of Fort Lee was one of 10 New Jersey service members named a "Heart of a Hero" scholarship winner, First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced today. Christie, who created the New Jersey Heroes Program, presented the 4th annual scholarship awards of $5,000 each for post-secondary education or vocational training. “This year’s Heart of a Hero Scholarship recipients represent a diversity of professional aspirations – from urban and special education to finance and business as well as pharmacology and neuropsychology,” she said. Cho, a biolog…

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