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Matt Speiser

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Mahwah Recognized As 2015 Sustainable Community MAHWAH, N.J. — Mahwah has been awarded the bronze certification by Sustainable Jersey for its efforts to go green and protect the environment. Sustainable Jersey is a certification program for New Jersey municipalities that want to go green, save money and take steps to sustain their quality of life over the long term. Mahwah is among 57 other municipalities that have all achieved certification in 2015. "This is again another badge of honor for our community," said Mahwah Mayor Bill Laforet. "I am so proud of the extraordinary work of our Green Team. The award takes years …

by Matt Speiser

12/30/2015

Neighbors

Master Watchmaker Spends Time In Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Patek Phillipe Master Watchmaker Laurent Junod will be coming to Ridgewood on New Year's Eve at "It's Greek To Me," on Ridgewood Avenue. At 7:30 a.m., Junod will meet with AM Rotary Club to discuss watchmaking, his company and the future of the watch industry. He will also talk about Patek Phillipe's new (free!) watchmaking school in New York City, which he oversees. "What he does is so unique and his skills are so rare," said AM Rotary Club Secretary Lisa Sammataro. "It will be fascinating to learn about the watchmaking process and the history…

by Matt Speiser

12/30/2015

Sports

Paramus Boasts Only Jewish Yeshiva HS Hockey Team Competing In Njsiaa PARAMUS, N.J. — The fact that the Frisch High School Hockey Team is the only Jewish team competing in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) isn't surprising in and of itself. But the fact that the team is off to a 2-1-1 start in only its second year, is. Ralph Abecassis, who's coached the Cougars since their inception in 2014, told NorthJersey.com he is impressed with his team's progress. "What we saw last year was that the kids were just so pumped to be out there. Since then, it's just kind of taken off." The Cougars will play a 12-game independent…

by Matt Speiser

12/30/2015

Lifestyle

Rutherford YMCA Helps Others Stick To New Year's Resolutions RUTHERFORD, N.J. — TheMeadowlands Area YMCA in Rutherford is helping community members start the new year off on the right foot with free two-week passes. The coupon is intended to help "turn that resolution into a solution," the website says. All coupons must be redeemed at the YMCA, located at 56 Elliot Place. Call 201.955.5300 for more information.

by Matt Speiser

12/30/2015

Business

State-Of-The-Art Physical Therapy Facility Opens In East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Wellness One of South Bergen has completed construction of an expanded state-of-the-art facility on Paterson Avenue in East Rutherford. The facility has increased the physical therapy facility on the second floor and is also offering chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition and massage therapy. “This expansion is an exciting step forward in our physical therapy practice,” said Dr. Elliot Foster, one of the owners of Wellness One of South Bergen. “This renovated space will allow our practice to continue to grow and serve our growing community while maintaining the hands…

by Matt Speiser

12/29/2015

Neighbors

North Arlington Crowns 30 Homes For Best Holiday Decorations NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — The North Arlington Recreation Commission recently rang the doorbells of 30 borough households to share some good news – they'd been recognized as a Home Decoration Winner for 2015. The home decoration tradition started 25 years ago by then Recreation Director Skip McKeown to recognize residents who make an effort to beautify their neighborhood by putting up a holiday display. This year, every winner got a home decorating sign placed in their front yard. "The recreation commission would like to thank all the residents who made the effort to put up lights and ot…

by Matt Speiser

12/29/2015

Politics

Repurposing Of Historic Fair Lawn Building Sparks Controversey FAIR LAWN, N.J. — The Fair Lawn Council voted at its last 2015 work session to change the use of land around the historic Vanderbeck House on Dunkerhook Road to allow townhouses. An agreement the council reached with property owner Barrister Development is contingent on Barrister preserving the portion of the mansion that's deemed historic and opening it up to the Fair Lawn Historic Commission for tours, according to Mayor John Cosgrove. The townhouses will be for people 55 and older so as not to add students to the district, the mayor added. Cosgrove believes this is the best course of ac…

by Matt Speiser

12/29/2015

Neighbors

Rutherford Eye Doctor Visits Haiti To Provide Ocular Care RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Before Vittorio Mena became an eye doctor at Family Care Vision Center in Rutherford, he spent a week in Port Au Prince, Haiti putting his optometry skills to the test. He says he traveled to Haiti after graduating from the Pennsylvania School of Optometry in August, 2014 partly to expose himself to more challenging ocular issues. "There are things over there that you don't get to see everyday here," Mena, 29, told Daily Voice. "There are so many different types of ocular issues and a lot more people in dire need." "They all work seven days a wee…

by Matt Speiser

12/28/2015

Neighbors

Taylormade Jewelry Leaves Lasting Legacy In Glen Rock GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Taylormade Jewelry store shut its doors Dec. 24 on a somber note. After digging deep roots in the Glen Rock community, shop owner Christopher Taylor was not there say goodbye to the customers he had served for 31-years (SEE: Glen Rock Remembers Respected Merchant Christopher Taylor). "Him not being here still does not seem real," said Taylor's son Andrew, who was closing up shop in place of his late father. "People have been coming in to reminisce about him. Some have been shopping here over 20 years." Christopher Taylor opened Taylormade Jewelry stor…

by Matt Speiser

12/28/2015

Neighbors

Mahwah Volunteers Bring Holiday Cheer To Homeless Families PATERSON, N.J. — Volunteers from Mahwah and Wyckoff dropped into the Hilltop Haven Family Shelter in Paterson to spread holiday cheer to homeless Bergen County families last weekend. The volunteers each agreed to adopt a family staying in the shelter. On Saturday the volunteers hosted a luncheon with their adopted families where they handed out gifts and sang Christmas carols. Planning Board Member Jonathan Marcus made an appearance as Santa Claus. "It is wonderful to see the overwhelming desire of my community to give not only material goods, but time and energy toward helping others…

by Matt Speiser

12/28/2015

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