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Tropical Storm Erika Could Hit Florida As Hurricane Tropical Storm Erika Could Hit Florida As Hurricane
Tropical Storm Erika Could Hit Florida As Hurricane The National Weather Service has issued an update for Tropical Storm Erika and warns that it could develop into hurricane strength by the time it reaches Florida. According to the NWS storm watch website, Erika may strike Florida by 2 a.m. Saturday. The storm is producing heavy rain over portions of the Leeward Islands, which will spread over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today. Total rainfall accumulations will be 4 to 8 inches, with maximum amounts of 12 inches, which could produce flash floods and mud slides in those areas. No significant change in strength is forecast during the n…

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Events
Fairfield Holding Hazardous Waste Collection At Veterans Park Fairfield Holding Hazardous Waste Collection At Veterans Park
Fairfield Holding Hazardous Waste Collection At Veterans Park FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The annual household hazardous waste collection for Fairfield will be held Saturday, Aug. 29 at Veterans Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fairfield is a member of HazWaste Central. Since May 1990, towns and cities in the group have recycled and disposed of more than a million gallons of waste. Volunteers will be needed from 8:30  to 11:30 am and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help with collection but will not be handling hazardous waste. To volunteer, contact Michael Zembruski or Audrey Sciuto in the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, 203 256-3023, or email mzembruski@fairfieldct…

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Darlene Is Putnam Humane Society Featured Pet Darlene Is Putnam Humane Society Featured Pet
Darlene Is Putnam Humane Society Featured Pet CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Putnam Humane Society has an adorable black and white female kitten ready for adoption. The PHS says Darlene is young and sweet, just waiting for a permanent home. You can meet Darlene and any of the rescue group's wonderful, adoptable dogs and cats at the shelter, 68 Old Rt. 6, Carmel. PHS was founded in 1957 as one of the first no-kill shelters in the country, and is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Visit the shelter in person, see our website here, or call 845-225-7777 to ask about Darlene or for general information.

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Lifestyle
Passaic Courthouse and Annex Get Historic Designations Passaic Courthouse and Annex Get Historic Designations
Passaic Courthouse and Annex Get Historic Designations PATERSON, N.J. -- The Passaic County Courthouse and the Courthouse Annex have been named to the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places. The Courthouse and Courthouse Annex, originally the U.S. Customs House and Post Office, will now be protected by historic status. "Obtaining the registration will safeguard the county's cultural legacy," said Freeholder Director Hector C. Lora. "Both listings will help protect these superb buildings, as well as place the county in a better position to apply for federal and state preservation grants." The Courthouse is at 7…

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Politics
Bogota Outlaws Loud Noises During Overnight Hours Bogota Outlaws Loud Noises During Overnight Hours
Bogota Outlaws Loud Noises During Overnight Hours BOGOTA, N.J. -- Loud noise between 11 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. is now illegal in Bogota, NorthJersey.com reported. The mayor and council amended the noise ordinance last month to add time limits, which will impose state guidelines during the overnight period, according to NorthJersey.com. The 2005 nuisance noise law didn’t specify hours, making enforcement impossible. Officials said the law will allow them to enforce the noise limits, which are 65 decibels during the day and 50 at night, NorthJersey.com said. To read the full story, click here.

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Business
Totowa Firm Targets Efficient Water Use Totowa Firm Targets Efficient Water Use
Totowa Firm Targets Efficient Water Use TOTOWA, N.J. -- A Totowa company is increasing production of water-saving hoses in anticipation of drier weather, northjersey.com reported. Swan Products, a leading company in garden hose manufacture, is focusing more on products that offer efficient water use, according to the website. The company increased its production of soaker hoses while other companies were cutting back, based on its prediction that the incidence of droughts are going to increase across the country in the coming years, northjersey.com said. The company is now developing a drip irrigation system for home owners, in …

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Employee Sues Bogota Over Firing Employee Sues Bogota Over Firing
Employee Sues Bogota Over Firing BOGOTA, N.J. – A woman who worked for the borough for five years is suing Bogota for terminating her, NorthJersey.com reported. Consuelo Carpenter, who worked in several administrative positions, is claiming town officials fired her because she supported former Mayor Tito Jackson in the last election, according to the website. Carpenter, a Bogota resident, cites the right of free speech and political association, and she is also claiming protection as a whistle-blower, NorthJersey.com said. Borough officials have called Carpenter’s claims baseless. For the full story, click here.

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Neighbors
Englewood Senior Center Seeks Art Volunteer Englewood Senior Center Seeks Art Volunteer
Englewood Senior Center Seeks Art Volunteer ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Southeast Senior Center needs a volunteer to teach classes in watercolor painting beginning in September. The classes will be Thursdays at 10 a.m. and run 2 - 3 hours. All supplies will be provided. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Scott Reddin at 201-569-4080 or email lyd228@aol.com to learn more. The Southeast Center (SESCIL) is in the historic Lydecker Homestead at 228 Grand Ave., Englewood, and supports seniors 55 and over from 11 southeast Bergen communities in maintaining self-sufficiency and independent living.

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Politics
Ridgewood Citizens Group Sues Over Rezoning Ridgewood Citizens Group Sues Over Rezoning
Ridgewood Citizens Group Sues Over Rezoning RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- A citizens’ group has filed a lawsuit attempting to block zoning changes approved in June that would allow 35 multi-family units per acre in four zoning districts, NorthJersey.com reported. Citizens for a Better Ridgewood filed the legal action Aug. 10 in Superior Court, calling the Planning Board’s action “arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable,” NorthJersey.com said. The suit also alleges conflicts of interest on the part of David Thurston, a real estate broker, and Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli. Thurston, it said, is a real estate broker who may have a “pecuniary …

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Neighbors
Happy Birthday To Lodi's Eerie Von Happy Birthday To Lodi's Eerie Von
Happy Birthday To Lodi's Eerie Von LODI, N.J. -- Happy Birthday to Lodi’s Eerie Von! Von, born Eric Stellman, turned 51 on Tuesday. He was born on Aug. 25, 1964,  and grew up in Lodi, and is best known as the original bassist for the metal band Danzig. He began using the nickname Eerie when he was a student at Lodi High School. Von, who grew up listening to Elvis Presley, started playing drums and taking lessons at the age of 8. He went to high school with future Misfits guitarist Doyle, who introduced him to their punk rock style of music. Von met Glenn Danzig after he developed an interest in photography and became …

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