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Fort Lee Historical Society Reenacts General Washington's 1776 Retreat FORT LEE, NJ — The borough will celebrate Washington's Retreat to Victory Weekend Nov. 20 - 21 with events sponsored by the Fort Lee Historical Society and Palisades Interstate Park. The event marks the 239th anniversary of General Washington's Nov. 20, 1776 retreat from Fort Lee, where he traveled with 3,000 of his troops. Less than a dozen $30 tickets remain for an event at Mrs. Kearney's Tavern at the Alpine Boat Basin.There, where members of the Palisades Interstate Parkway Commission will reenact a night in the tavern in 1776 with music, stories, punch and pie, in a building that has …

by Melissa Heule

11/15/2015

Politics

South Hackensack Seeks Replacement For Relocated Board President Maher SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J. — The South Hackensack school district is seeking a replacement for former Board of Education President Kelly Maher, who has moved to Florida with her husband. "It was my privilege to serve on The South Hackensack Board of Education for over seven years," Maher told Daily Voice. "I greatly enjoyed my time there, especially working with my fellow board members and the entire staff of Memorial School to bring the best education possible to the students of South Hackensack." Board members will likely seek a replacement before the January reorganizatio…

by Melissa Heule

11/15/2015

Events

Cresskill Church's White Elephant Sale Benefits Community CRESSKILL, N.J. - A church in Cresskill is staging a White Elephant sale on Nov. 13-14 to benefit those in need. “It really benefits all of our causes,” said Pastor David Bocock. The flea-market-style thrift store will be held in the basement of Cresskill Congregational United Church of Christ on Union Avenue from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The event is open regularly throughout the year, with items priced to sell. Popular housewares include dishes and vases for only a buck. Although the church don't offer clothing and furniture, the public is invited to browse through the dona…

by Melissa Heule

11/13/2015

Politics

New Milford Seeks New Animal Control Firm NEW MILFORD, N.J. — New Milford officials must find a new animal control service for 2016 after severing a contract with its most recent provider, northjersey.com reported. The borough's one-year pact with Bergen County Humane Enforcement, a Fort Lee-based firm unaffiliated with the county, was terminated by the council and is set to expire in December, the story says. According to the resolution, the company’s unresponsiveness resulted in "numerous complaints" from residents and local police, it says. The company provided its services at an annual cost of $18,500, prorated for …

by Melissa Heule

11/13/2015

Schools

Tenafly Student's Bake Sale Benefits Pet Rescue Group TENAFLY, N.J. — A Tenafly Middle School student is hosting a bake sale for a local pet rescue organization. Nicole Selick, a 12-year-old seventh grader at Tenafly Middle School, was inspired to help Pet ResQ by the work of a Harrington Park teen. She put her baking skills to the test for a two-day bake sale fundraiser that was a smash on Thursday. "Nicole came home and her first words as she entered the house were, 'We sold out in ten minutes’,” her mother said. "She was standing in the doorway holding two empty large cupcake containers." Nicole made about $58. The sale wa…

by Melissa Heule

11/13/2015

Politics

Rockleigh Limits Bamboo Growth ROCKLEIGH, N.J. -- Rockleigh officials wants homeowner to have more control over bamboo growing on residential properties, northjersey.com reports. The mayor and council on Nov. 2 adopted an amended ordinance prohibiting bamboo from being placed within 10-feet of the edge of the pavement with the adjoining right-of-way, according to northjersey.com. In addition, an owner is required to contain bamboo plantings on its property and shall prevent such plantings from intruding into adjoining properties, the article says. Administrator Bill McGuire said that 10 of the approximately 80 homes i…

by Melissa Heule

11/13/2015

Neighbors

Ridgefield PBA Collects Turkeys For Those In Need RIDGEFIELD, N.J. — Ridgefield PBA Local 330 visited borough schools and Saint Matthew R.C. Church for the second annual Thanksgiving Dinner Donation. H Mart and Toufayan Bakeries, two borough businesses, donated turkeys, corn, peas, gravy, cranberry sauce, and assorted breads so that families in need could enjoy a home cooked Thanksgiving meal. The local collected 40 turkeys at the event. "It's important to remember those we serve during the holidays,” stated PBA President Hagop Cigercioglu. "Local 330 members make every effort to donate their time to help others. We're fortunate…

by Melissa Heule

11/13/2015

Real Estate

Fort Lee Panel Will Dig Into The Whys, Wherefores Of Condo Conversion FORT LEE, N.J. — A panel in Fort Lee will discuss the pros and cons of co-op to condominium conversions. Co-op board members and their representatives can learn about how, why and where these conversions happened by attending a free meeting and panel discussion from 10 a.m. to noon Sat. Nov. 21 at the DoubleTree Hotel on Route 4 in Fort Lee. “The truth is that with the team and the proper planning, converting from a co-op to a condominium can be affordable," said Jack Boyajian of the Hutton Group, a specialist in the conversion field. "(There's) a great benefit to unit owners in …

by Melissa Heule

11/13/2015

Neighbors

Cresskill Aromatherapy Workshops Teach Pure Healing CRESSKILL, N.J. — A Tenafly mom who learned the benefits of essential oils is helping Cresskill residents and others in the community by offering workshops. “Essential oils are not just something that smells good,” says Maria G. Turchi, a licensed massage therapist and accountant. “They actually have a deeper purpose - to support the functioning of the body physically, emotionally & spiritually.” Turchi started working with essential oils 14 years ago, when she sought to help her son who has Down syndrome. She tried elimination diets and homeopathy, but found that the oils were key for …

by Melissa Heule

11/12/2015

Events

Bergenfield Student Competes In Master Chef Junior BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- A Bergenfield student will compete in Fox Network's Master Chef Junior. Amaya Baez, a fifth grade student at Hoover Elementary School will be featured in the show. She and her family are active members of the school community. She picked up cooking from her mother, and has enjoyed baking cookies at age 7. Her favorite dish is chicken parmigiana and she aspires to one day cook for the president. The show features 23 other talented youngsters from ages 8 – 13 who enjoy making unique desserts or full dinners in a variety of styles. Baez is a member of the choir, orc…

by Melissa Heule

11/12/2015

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