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Matt Speiser

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Schools

George McDermott Sworn In As North Arlington Board Of Ed President NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — George McDermott was sworn in as President of the North Arlington Board of Education at the reorganization meeting Monday night. This will be McDermott's fourth term on the Board of Education. "I am honored and look forward to working with all of the members of the BOE," McDermott told Daily Voice, "and the administration in doing what is right for the kids."

by Matt Speiser

01/05/2016

Politics

Ridgewood Mayor Scales Down Parking Deck Support To 300 Spaces RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Responding to clerical concerns, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn altered his support for a downtown parking deck to a 300-space structure from one of 400. Aronsohn and a majority of the Village Countil last month voted in favor of a 400-space deck on Hudson Street. Response by members of Mount Carmel Church, across the street from the deck's proposed site, convinced him to change his mind, the mayor said. "[S]ome said that the 400-space parking deck would be too big relative to the Church; some said that it – more than the smaller options -- would require 'unwanted' ch…

by Matt Speiser

01/05/2016

Neighbors

East Rutherford Library Starts 'Random Acts Of Kindness' Club EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The East Rutherford Library is starting a "Random Acts Of Kindness Club" for children. The club will commit one random act of kindness every month in the East Rutherford community. "I want the kids to be involved in doing something nice for others. I think they should practice selfless behavior," Program Coordinator and Children's Librarian Maria Russo said. The club will hold its first meeting on Jan, 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Members will make valentines to be delivered to the Southwest Senior Activity Center and given to 75 different senior citi…

by Matt Speiser

01/05/2016

Police & Fire

Photos: Mahwah Swears In New Firemen, EMS Officials MAHWAH, N.J. — Twenty-nine volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps officials were sworn in during a ceremony at the Mahwah Senior Center at Township Hall on Friday. The officials sworn in will serve one-year terms. Mahwah Mayor Bill Laforet told Daily Voice that the town is grateful for each volunteer's contribution. "These volunteers continue a long history of leadership who have come before them," Laforet said. "A dedicated brotherhood of volunteers who protect us every day." "Our community is in debt to them for their service." MAHWAH FIRE DEPARTMENT OF…

by Matt Speiser

01/05/2016

Events

Carlstadt Library 'Goes Green' With Muscle Man Mike CARLSTADT, N.J. — Muscle Man Mike, a personal trainer who also does kids shows around the metropolitan area, is coming to Carlstadt Library on Jan. 12 to perform his "Going Green" show. "This show is about talking to the children about saving the planet, reusing, and recycling," Muscle Man Mike — a.k.a. Mike Alfieri — told Daily Voice. Alfieri will talk to the children about conserving water and electricity, reusing items, recycling cardboard and plastic, and other things they can do to help the planet. There will also be hands on activities, magic, and Alfieri's puppe…

by Matt Speiser

01/04/2016

Neighbors

Wallington Brother, Sister Find Higher Calling In Military Service WALLINGTON, N.J. — Brother and sister Victor and Margarita Urgiles both of Wallington say they would not be where they are today if it were not for the U.S. military. The children of Ecuadorian immigrants — now neighbors — both elected to forgo a costly college education in hopes of finding more opportunity in the armed forces. "My parents came to this country, and all they did was work to support us and help us get a great education. "But when my older sister went to college, I saw how hard she was struggling to pay for it," said Margarita of her decision to join the Army …

by Matt Speiser

01/04/2016

Neighbors

This Glen Rock Native Is A World Renowned Computer Hacker GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Glen Rock native George Hotz could be one of the most prominent hackers in the world. The 26-year San Francisco resident first emerged in 2007 as a 17-year old senior at Glen Rock High School when he became the first person ever to successfully hack the iPhone — allowing it to work on networks other than AT&T. The hack earned him praise from the likes of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and a lengthy profile in the New Yorker. "My whole life is a hack," Hotz told the New Yorker in 2011. After the iPhone hack, Hotz was challenged to hack Sony's Playstation 3,…

by Matt Speiser

01/04/2016

News

Ridgewood Launches User Friendly Website RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Ridgewood launched a new village website on Jan. 1 that promises to be more user friendly, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn said."This is part of our ongoing process to enhance communication and make village government more accessible and user friendly," Aronsohn told Daily Voice. Among the new features on the website are a search bar that will allow users to search the entire site to find an article just by typing in a phrase. The new website will also be more compatible with different devices, allowing users easier access to the website via iPhones and iPads. Ar…

by Matt Speiser

01/04/2016

Politics

Oradell Swears In Dianne Didio As Mayor, Again ORADELL, N.J. — Dianne Didio was sworn in as the new mayor of Oradell on Sunday. This will be Didio's second term as mayor, having already served in the position from 2008 to 2011. She told Daily Voice that being chosen for a second term in office is "validating." "On election night somebody asked me if it was better the first time or the second time around," said Didio, a 28-year Oradell resident. "And it actually feels much better to be elected a second time because it is a validation of the job I had done previously. "I am looking forward to serving the pe…

by Matt Speiser

01/04/2016

Politics

Mayor Michael Ghassali Makes History In Montvale MONTVALE, N.J. — Michael Ghassali made history on Sunday as the first Christian-born Syrian to become a mayor in the Eastern United States at Montvale's reorganization meeting. Ghassali's election, in light of negative rhetoric directed at Syrians on a national level, is a reflection of the strong character of the people of Montvale. "For the people of Montvale to vote in someone like me, who they know is from Syria, has an accent, and looks Middle Eastern, speaks volumes," said Ghassali, a 12-year Montvale resident. "I hope I can live up to their trust and carry on to their…

by Matt Speiser

01/04/2016

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