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Continued Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Rest Of Week Continued Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Rest Of Week
Continued Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Rest Of Week Students at Paterson Public Schools will not be returning to school until next year. The school district announced schools will be closed Thursday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 22 as the city continues to deal with the devastation of weekend flooding.  Schools have been closed since Tuesday, Dec. 19, following an early dismissal on Monday, Dec. 18, as numerous streets in the city were closed due to several inches of accumulated water. School will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The district said the school calendar will be updated to ensure students get 180 days of instruction. 

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by Sam Barron
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Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Second Day Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Second Day
Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Second Day Paterson Public Schools announced all schools will be closed again on Wednesday, Dec. 20, as the city continues to deal with the devastation of weekend flooding. The district had closed schools on Tuesday, Dec. 19, following an early dismissal on Monday, Dec. 18, as numerous streets in the city were closed due to several inches of accumulated water. "Due to continued flooding and road closures caused by heavy rain, it has become a safety issue for students and staff traveling into the city," Dan Juan, interim director of communications for Paterson Public Schools said.  Paterson …

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
Drowned Paterson Teen Had Bright Future Ahead, Those Who Knew Him Say Drowned Paterson Teen Had Bright Future Ahead, Those Who Knew Him Say
Drowned Paterson Teen Had Bright Future Ahead, Those Who Knew Him Say Naz'ier Randolph had more to accomplish, those who knew him say. The 15-year-old Paterson boy drowned last weekend while swimming with friends in the area of the Great Notch Reservoir off Old Rifle Camp Road on Garrett Mountain. His body was recovered Sunday morning, leaving his friends and loved ones in a state of disbelief. "Naz’ier Randolph’s death will be felt throughout Eastside High School and his community," Paterson Public Schools Superintendent Eileen Shafer said. "Naz’ier had so much potential, and we all suffer from his loss." More than $7,600 had been raised as of Tuesday, M…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Paterson Schools Superintendent Eileen F. Shafer To Retire Paterson Schools Superintendent Eileen F. Shafer To Retire
Paterson Schools Superintendent Eileen F. Shafer To Retire A renowned educator in Passaic County has announced her retirement after 31 years in the industry. At a Paterson Board of Education workshop meeting this week, Eileen F. Shafer stated her intention to retire on June 30, 2022. "Those aren’t easy words to say, especially about a career I have loved so much,” she said.  “I have been immensely proud to work for the students and families of Paterson Public Schools – not only while serving as Superintendent of Schools, but during every single day of the 31 years I have been here.” Shafer was appointed superintendent of Paterson Public Scho…

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by Nicole Acosta
News
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Nor'easter NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Nor'easter
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Nor'easter Several New Jersey school districts were closed or had delayed openings on Tuesday due to the Nor'easter. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain were possible during the storm across the Garden State. The following districts were closed: Bayonne Public Schools Butler Public Schools Hazlet Township Public Schools Jersey City School District Montclair Orange Public Schools Paterson Public Schools The following districts had delayed openings: Harrison School District Madison Public Schools Mendham Boro Milltown School District Piscataway School District Riverdale Boro South Brunswick Union  D…

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by Cecilia Levine
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COVID-19 Closes Paterson Schools Until January COVID-19 Closes Paterson Schools Until January
Covid-19 Closes Paterson Schools Until January Paterson schools will remain closed for in-person learning until January. The district's Board of Education on Wednesday passed a resolution to extend in-person learning until Jan. 19. “Given the predominant local pandemic conditions, we cannot in good conscience, allow school buildings to reopen at this time,” Board of Education President Kenneth Simmons said.  “I thank the district administration for their due diligence in gathering the data to enable the Board Commissioners to make an informed, scientifically-based decision that is in the best interests of Paterson Public Schools s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Passaic County Schools Closed, Delayed Friday Passaic County Schools Closed, Delayed Friday
Passaic County Schools Closed, Delayed Friday Schools across the state are beginning to announce closures and delays for Friday. Below are the schools that have already announced their plans. CORRECTION: New Milford Public Schools are delayed Friday, NOT closed. Check back for updates. BERGEN COUNTY CLOSURES Bogota public and private schools Cliffside Park School District Englewood Cliffs School District Edgewater Public Schools Fairview Public School District Leonia Schools Little Ferry Public Schools Lyndhurst Public Schools North Arlington School District Palisades Park Public Schools Ridgefield Park Public Schools BERGEN COUNTY …

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by Cecilia Levine