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Cindy Capitani

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Business

Bogota's $9.3 Million Budget Will Be Reviewed By State BOGOTA, N.J. -- The Bogota Council introduced a municipal budget that could cost the average homeowner $90 per year on a $250,000 home, according to northjersey.com. The $9.3 million budget is $400,000 under the cap and reflects an increase of less than one percent over last year’s budget, according to northjersey.com. New Jersey will review the budget since the borough is under financial watch by the state, according to northjersey.com. Click here to read the story on northjersey.com.

by Cindy Capitani

03/29/2016

Events

Wayne Sets Thyroid And Carotid Artery Screening WAYNE, N.J. -- A Thyroid and Carotid Artery Screening takes place in Wayne Tuesday April 5. Sponsored by the Wayne Health Department, This quick and painless screening will use ultrasound to evaluate the thyroid and carotid arteries. Cost is $30 and appointments are necessary. For more information or to make an appointment call (973) 694-1800 ext. 3241. The Screener is Strokescreen headquartered in Clarks Summit, Pa. Wayne Health Department is located at 475 Valley Road.

by Cindy Capitani

03/29/2016

Events

Habitat Bergen Has Youth United Movie Night Benefit ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Join Habitat Bergen's Youth United team to see "Captain American: Civil War" a week before the wide release on Friday, April 29. Habitat Bergen's Youth United team is hosting a Captain America Double Feature at the Dwight Englewood STEM Building. Cost is $10 to see "Captain America: Civil War" and "Captain America & The Winter Soldier." Popcorn is included. All proceeds from the event benefit Habitat Bergen's affordable housing programs. Click here for more information about Habitat Bergen Youth United. Dwight Englewood is located a…

by Cindy Capitani

03/29/2016

Schools

Demarest Students Earn Japanese Langauge Awards DEMAREST, N.J. --Three juniors from Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest were recently honored with Japanese awards.Kei Sakayama, NRVHS World Language teacher and James Santana, NRVHS Principal, announced the students received the "Japanese Language and Culture Study Award." Nathalie Leon, JeeYoon (Jenna) Kim and Na Yeh ( Eileen) Kim attended the award ceremony on March 11 in Cranford and made short speeches about "What I have learned by studying Japanese" in front of other awardees and families. This award is annually given to students in NJ to honor their …

by Cindy Capitani

03/29/2016

Lifestyle

Closter Borough Officials, Veteran Groups Ready For Memorial Day Parade CLOSTER, N.J. -- Plans are underway for the Closter Memorial Day Parade and details are officially unfolding for the Monday, May 30 event. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. and group everyone will assemble in the St. Mary's Church parking lot. Parade route begins at the corner of Legion Place at High Street and concludes at Veterans Memorial Park. A veteran's ceremony in the park follows the conclusion of the parade. A Mayor's Trophy will be awarded to the parade group displaying the most innovative use of red, white and blue. Hosted annually by the Leroy S. Mead Post 111 American Legion,…

by Cindy Capitani

03/29/2016

Lifestyle

Montvale, Englewood Gym Raises Funds For Harrington Park Disabled Veterans A fundraising drive to raise money for disabled veterans was held at THE GYM in Montvale and Englewood.The funds were raised for Homes For Veterans, a local charity based in Harrington Park. The fundraising events included a push-up contest, with trainers and members participating in a friendly competition. Money was raised with every push-up. The fitness events and sales of “Support Our Troops” t-shirts raised over $3,400 for Homes For Veterans. "Homes For Veterans thanks the veterans and all of the employees and members of THE GYM who participated in the fundraiser. Their team eff…

by Cindy Capitani

03/29/2016

Lifestyle

Visit A Local Shop, Saddle Brook, On Mom And Pop Business Owners Day Celebrate local mom and pop shops and show small businesses how much you really care on National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day Tuesday, March 29. Mom and pop shops -- those small business run by husband and wives, families and groups of friends -- form the backbone of the American economy. More than 27 million people created 70 percent of all new jobs in recent years, and all were in the small business sector, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA defines a small business as having 500 employees or less. An additional 3.6 million enterprises have even four or fewe…

by Cindy Capitani

03/29/2016

Events

Cliffside Park Chamber Of Commerce Organizes Home Buying Seminar CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. – A seminar for first time home buyers is being offered by the Cliffside Park Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 29 at the Cliffside Park Public Library. The seminar will offer information about what’s new in the home buying and mortgage market. The program takes place from 7–8:30 p.m. There will be two guest speakers, Lisa Ashkenas, Senior Loan Officer with NJ Lenders Corp. in Little Falls, and Vanda Ondrus, Realtor Associate with Keller Williams City Life Realty in Hoboken. They will provide a thorough guide to educate consumers who are renting on how they can plan …

by Cindy Capitani

03/28/2016

News

Black Swallowtail Named New Jersey's Official State Butterfly New Jersey now joins the elite 20 or so states that has an official state butterfly.The black swallowtail butterfly fluttered to the the top of the butterfly heap and was given its official welcome after bipartisan action by the state Legislature and Gov. Chris Christie. The large black butterfly has distinctive yellow and blue markings and somehow surpassed the monarch, tiger swallowtail and spangled fritillary. Its designation was largely due to the determined efforts of Jeannie Geremia, a longtime leader in the Garden Club of New Jersey. Her fascination with black swallowtails began ab…

by Cindy Capitani

03/28/2016

Schools

Fort Lee High's Thespian Society Presents Sondheim Musical FORT LEE, N.J. -- “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is being produced by the International Thespian Society Troupe at Fort Lee High School.Performances for the public take place Thursday, April 21, Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Fort Lee High School Auditorium. The story is set in ancient Rome, where three houses stand together, and in the center lives a family, and their slave. Pseudolus dreams of becoming a free man, and will do whatever it takes, including facing the wrath of the captain next door. The show is written by playwrights Burt Sheve…

by Cindy Capitani

03/28/2016

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