RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Happy Birthday to Rutherford’s Vincent Michael "Vin" Mazzaro!Mazzaro, a professional baseball pitcher who was raised in Rutherford, turns 30 on Tuesday. Born Sept. 27, 1986, Mazzaro began playing baseball for Rutherford High School, where he led the team to two straight state championships. He made his Major League debut in 2009 with the Oakland Athletics, ...

LODI, N.J. — Happy birthday to Lodi native son and Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein!Born Paul Doyle Caiafa on Sept. 15, 1964, Doyle attended Lodi public schools in the class of 1982. He got his start as a roadie for the Misfits before joining older brother Jerry Only on stage with the legendary Gothic punk band in 1980, when he was 16. The 6-foot-3 metal guitarist, who ...

MIDLAND PARK, N.J. — Local houses of worship are holding an ecumenical community-wide service to pray for the family and friends of a Midland Park mother who was slain on Thursday -- and for the emergency service members who responded to the call. Suzanne Bardzell, 48, was stabbed to death by an ex-boyfriend in her car in the driveway of her Godwin Avenue home, authorities said. ...

MIDLAND PARK, N.J. — The Midland Park Mayor and Council voted Thursday to reinstate an officer who was terminated following an ATV accident while under the influence, northjersey.com reports. Rehired Officer Joseph Gaeta will earn $119,166 a year (the top tier of the salary guide), with full pension benefits, according to the report. Hired in 2006, Gaeta was seriously injured in an ...

CLOSTER, N.J. — Closter’s Mac Bain Farm is hosting its 8th Annual Harvest Festival Saturday. Visit the 5.5-acre borough farm for an afternoon of marshmallow roasts, cider, pumpkin picking and painting, storytelling and music.The farm, a Green Acres property maintained by John Mac Caffrey, previously was owned by prize-winning-dog breeder Ken Mac Bain. Today, it primarily is an ...

CLIFTON, N.J. — Local law enforcement officers will serve burgers for a good cause on Saturday, Oct. 24. Red Robin’s 10th annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser benefits the Special Olympics of New Jersey. Officers will trade handcuffs and badges for burgers and apron at the event, which is being held at 10 restaurants across the state. The all-day event starts at 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. at the ...

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — With Englewood Cliffs School Superintendent Robert Kravitz no longer in the district as of Oct. 23, the Board of Education is working with the state School Boards Association to find his replacement, northjersey.com reports. Under the statewide salary cap, the district’s position pays up to $134,000 a year, roughly $40,000 less than larger districts, making it a ...

MAHWAH, N.J. — Upon legal advice, the Mahwah Township Council tabled a proposed ordinance banning pipelines not regulated by the state public utilities board, northjersey.com reports.Officials said they decided against the proposal because it wouldn’t override anything and could potentially cause legal problems down the line, according to the report. The ordinance was aimed at ...

MAYWOOD, N.J. — The Borough of Maywood launched a new website this week, helping to improve communication with residents. The new site, maywoodnj.com, includes the latest news and updates, a community calendar, and links to video archives of municipal meetings. CLICK HERE to check it out. 

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — The Acoustic Cafe presents a special benefit concert for Stigma Free Park Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 24 featuring Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche, with special guest RocheandFather, David Roche & his daughter Oona. Suzzy Roche is a founding member of acclaimed singing group The Roches, originally from Park Ridge. In addition to recording numerous albums with ...