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Ho-Ho-Kus Library Seeks Part Time Youth Services Employee
HO-HO-KUS, N.J. — Members of Ho-Ho-Kus’ Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library seek to fill a part-time Youth Services Librarian position.
The library posted the new position Jan. 4, as administration seeks to manage its growing children’s and young adult departments, and 4,100 patrons.
Responsibilities include implementing programs targeted at youth up to age 18, as well as collection development, interfacing with the local school district, reader’s advisory, and other duties as assigned, the website says.
“In the past, whoever the director was, they managed it. But not it has gotten to the poin…
Mourning Mom's Death, Councilman Sworn In Hillsdale
HILLSDALE, N.J. — Still mourning the Christmas Eve death of his mother, Scott Karcich was sworn in as a Hillsdale councilman two days after New Year's.
“It was bittersweet," Karcich told Daily Voice. "I wasn’t even sure if I could be there with my mom’s funeral services, but I know she would be proud."
Karcich's mother, Daphne, helped with the campaign, worked on fundraisers and made phone calls leading to her son's election victory in November.
State Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi swore in Karcich, whose aunt, Jacqueline Walker -- a former state assemblywoman herself -- was a…
Habitat For Humanity Breaks Ground On New Home For Bergenfield Family
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — A low-income family will have a new, energy-efficient home at 110 Bergen Ave. in Bergenfield, thanks to Habitat for Humanity.
The ground-breaking will be on Sat., Jan. 9 at 10 a.m.
The 1,900 square foot home will have three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, and one-car garage — along with 5,000 square feet of land.
“The Bergenfield home will create an opportunity for a low-income family to live in an energy efficient home and reap the benefits of solar paneled energy,” Project Manager Gary Kuhl said.
"The project addresses the need for …
Edgewater Friends Continue Sweet Tradition
EDGEWATER, N.J. — A group of friends from Edgewater and surrounding communities are continuing a tradition of selling treats at the Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to benefit local charities.
Even as friends move out, start their own businesses, and raise their own families, someone always keeps it going.
And this time it was Edgewater native Lauren Murphy.
“I want to keep it going," said Murphy, who now lives in Short Hills.
Homemade corn bread, muffins, cookies, cakes and pies are sold each year for $2 or $3 from each item. Beneficiaries have included toy drives, Hurricane Sandy vic…
