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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
Ramapo Forest In Wanaque, Ringwood Remains Closed After Bear Sightings Ramapo Forest In Wanaque, Ringwood Remains Closed After Bear Sightings
Ramapo Forest In Wanaque, Ringwood Remains Closed After Bear Sightings PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Officials with the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife euthanized three more bears in the Ramapo Mountain State Forest this week. The 4,200 acre woods that boarder Bergen and Passaic counties remain closed this week, as they have been since Oct. 5 due to aggressive bear encounters. “It is extremely uncommon for bears to demonstrate so little fear of humans,” Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Chanda said in a statement. “We are launching an investigation into why these bears are behaving in this fashion.” Officials …

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Politics
Moody's Upgrades Paramus To AAA Bond Rating Moody's Upgrades Paramus To AAA Bond Rating
Moody's Upgrades Paramus To AAA Bond Rating PARAMUS, N.J. — The Borough of Paramus now boasts a AAA bond rating, the highest there is, according to Moody’s Investors Service. “The upgrade to AAA rating reflects the borough's strong financial operations with healthy reserve levels, sizeable tax base, conservative management practices, strong socioeconomic wealth levels, and low debt burden,” Moody’s stated in the report. The upgrade applies to $6.8 million of outstanding general obligation (GO) debt. Borough officials note this is the second time in recent years that the bond rating has been upgraded. This year marked the second con…

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News
Bergenfield Pathmark To Reopen As ACME On Wednesday Bergenfield Pathmark To Reopen As ACME On Wednesday
Bergenfield Pathmark To Reopen As Acme On Wednesday BERGENFIELD, N.J. — When the new ACME on New Bridge Road opens on Wednesday, customers can expect the same service and store layout they were accustomed to at Pathmark. “For the most part, everything will be in the same place for now,” said an ACME employee from out of state who was not authorized to speak to the press. In a few months, she added, ACME plans to renovate the stores to put them in the desired aisle flow. The worker, who was in town to train former Pathmark employees on the ACME system, also said most of the previous employees will be back as well. ACME corporate officials …

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Business
Woodcliff Lakes's Blue Moon Mexican Launches New App, Opening New Location Woodcliff Lakes's Blue Moon Mexican Launches New App, Opening New Location
Woodcliff Lakes's Blue Moon Mexican Launches New App, Opening New Location NORWOOD, N.J. — Contractors are putting the finishing touches on a new Mexican bar-restaurant that is set to open in Norwood by the end of the month. Local chain restaurant Blue Moon, with locations in Bronxville, Englewood, Woodcliff Lake and Wyckoff, will be opening at 595 Broadway “in about two weeks,” workers at the site told Daily Voice. The restaurant, which is taking over the former Blind Boar BBQ, is currently hiring for all positions. Apply in person Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email contact@bluemoonmexicancafe.com to schedule an interview. Blue Moon also rele…

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Events
Share Your Event Across The Pascack Valley Share Your Event Across The Pascack Valley
Share Your Event Across The Pascack Valley BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Have an event you want to promote? A parade? A flea market? A lecture? Daily Voice makes it easy to share your events with the community. Just go to "Events" on the left hand side of the home page and find "post your event" near the middle of the page.Add your information AND a photo (our new calendar is BIG on photos) and you're good to go. One suggestion: Click the "include map" checkbox once you've typed in your address. This way a map to your event will automatically pop up in your posting(!). Any questions or issues, reach out to As…

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Sports
Wanaque, Ramapo Rivers Stocked For Fall Trout Season Wanaque, Ramapo Rivers Stocked For Fall Trout Season
Wanaque, Ramapo Rivers Stocked For Fall Trout Season WANAQUE, N.J. — The Wanaque and Ramapo rivers are scheduled to be stocked with trout on Friday, Oct. 16, as part of the the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife’s annual fall river stocking program.  The Wanaque River, which starts at the Greenwood Lake dam and flows through Hewitt to the Monksville Reservoir in Ringwood then through the Wanaque Reservoir through Wanaque into Pompton Lakes, is slated to receive 330 trout. The Ramapo River, a tributary of the Pompton River, starts in central Orange County, N.Y., flows through Harriman State Park …

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Police & Fire
Clifton Fire Chief, City Faces Harassment Lawsuit Clifton Fire Chief, City Faces Harassment Lawsuit
Clifton Fire Chief, City Faces Harassment Lawsuit CLIFTON, N.J. — Clifton Fire Department Lt. Ronald Laube is suing the city and its fire chief, claiming he was subjected to harassment and slander, northjersey.com reports. Laube, a 12-year veteran of the department, alleges he was harassed by Chief Vincent Colavitti beginning in 2008, when Colavitti was a captain, and continued after he suffered a spinal chord injury in 2013, according to the suit. According to the article, Laube is seeking an unspecified amount in compensatory and punitive damages, and seeking a court order to stop the defendants from taking any retaliatory action. CLIC…

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News
Alternate Locations Open For Wanaque Tax Payments Alternate Locations Open For Wanaque Tax Payments
Alternate Locations Open For Wanaque Tax Payments WANAQUE, N.J. — Due to ongoing construction at Wanaque Borough Hall, tax, water and sewer payments will be collected at the following locations and times: Thursdays Oct. 29 and Nov. 5: Wanaque Reserve Clubhouse from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 to Friday, Nov. 6: Wanaque First Aid Squad on Melrose Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4: Golden Age Club from 12 to 1 p.m. Payments can also be mailed or paid online. CLICK HERE for more info or call (973) 839-3000 x7125. http://www.wanaqueborough.com/

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Lifestyle
Saddle Brook Spooky Halloween Decorating Contest Is On Saddle Brook Spooky Halloween Decorating Contest Is On
Saddle Brook Spooky Halloween Decorating Contest Is On SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — The ghosts, ghouls, bats and zombies are coming out for Saddle Brook’s Halloween decorating contests. Registration is on from now through Oct. 26, with judging held Thursday, Oct. 29. Participants are asked to leave their lights on from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. To register, email cgenuario@saddlebrooknj.gov or call (201) 587-2903. CLICK HERE for more info. 

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Politics
Oct. 13 Is Voter Registration Deadline For November Election Oct. 13 Is Voter Registration Deadline For November Election
Oct. 13 Is Voter Registration Deadline For November Election BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election in Oct. 13. Bergen County residents can register by completing an application form from the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections office. Forms are available at any Municipal Clerk’s office, other public agency, or online here.  CLICK HERE for more details or call 201-336-6115.

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