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Matt Speiser

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Schools

Video: Ramsey Students Recite MLK's 'I Have A Dream' Speech RAMSEY, N.J. — The entire Academy of St. Paul gathered for an assembly to honor Martin Luther King Jr. The Monday assembly was organized by fourth grade teacher Mary Flanagan, whose students performed Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech followed by a rendition of the song "This Little Light Of Mine." "I wanted all of my students to understand not only the significance of the 'I Have A Dream' but also who Martin Luther King Jr. was as a leader," Flanagan said. "The responsibility each of them took memorizing parts of his speech were just as im…

by Matt Speiser

01/20/2016

Politics

Glen Rock Arboretum Could 'Take Next Logical Step' With Education Center GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Glen Rock Council will vote on an ordinance granting a $238,000 loan for the construction of an environmental education center at the Thielke Arboretum on Jan. 27. Friends of the Glen Rock Arboretum Inc., a nonprofit volunteer group, have already raised $400,000 to help build the structure. "Building a center like this is the next logical step for the arboretum," said Thomas Scerbo, who is serving as co-chair of the environmental education center's project. "It would give us a gathering place, an indoor work space for volunteers, and a place local teacher…

by Matt Speiser

01/20/2016

Schools

Muggeo Twins Turn Heads Coaching Sports At Oradell's Bergen Catholic ORADELL, N.J. — Identical twins Frank and Bob Muggeo, 54, are similar in more ways than one. Aside from both being coaches at Bergen Catholic, they're both doing an exceptional job. Frank, who is four minutes older than Bob, has gotten the Crusader freshman basketball team out to a hot 8-0 start this year after winning the county championship last year. Bob led the varsity baseball team to a 24-7 record last year before losing to Don Bosco in the county finals, and state sectional semi-finals. Coaching is simply part of the Muggeo way, Frank said. "I think it is in our DNA in a way…

by Matt Speiser

01/20/2016

Police & Fire

East Rutherford Native, Veteran William Zito Joins Police Department EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — William Zito became the newest member of the East Rutherford Police Department when he was sworn in by Mayor James Cassella during a ceremony at borough hall Tuesday night. Zito, 30, is an East Rutherford native. He served in the United States Navy for five years before joining the department. "I feel very fortunate to be able to work in the town in which I grew up," Zito told Daily Voice. "It has been a dream of mine since I was young and I am looking forward to starting the job." Zito's addition to the department brings the total up to 37 of…

by Matt Speiser

01/20/2016

Schools

Young Mahwah Actor Leaves It All On Stage For Final High School Play MAHWAH, N.J. — Whether he becomes a police officer or auto mechanic, Mahwah teen Joseph McDonald will be singing his way through training. The 17-year old St. Joseph's Regional High School senior will showcase his vocals one last time as a high school student in "Urinetown" on Friday Night. "I had to take voice lessons and dance lessons throughout high school to climb to this point," said McDonald, who will play the role of Officer Lockstock. "And now it is my last show and I am really going to miss everybody here." Any time spent outside of the theater is usu…

by Matt Speiser

01/19/2016

Schools

Carlstadt Teacher Launches School Wide Recycling Project CARLSTADT, N.J. — A fourth grade teacher at Carlstadt Public School is trying to promote recycling, help save the environment and fundraise for the school — all in one go. Maura Barrett proposed that the school join the TerraCycle trash collection program because she wanted to do something to help the environment. She also wanted her students to appreciate the value of recycling. "[Children] are going to be here a lot longer than some of us adults," said Barrett, who has been teaching at CPS for 15 years. "They have to learn to take care of the environment." TerraCyc…

by Matt Speiser

01/19/2016

Events

Ridgewood Unplugged Makes Annual Return For Ninth Season RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Ridgewood Unplugged Concert series is returning to the Schoolhouse Museum on East Glen Avenue for its ninth season Friday. The four-night fundraiser over the next two weekends will feature 75 different bands to aid the Ridgewood Historical Society, which maintains and operates the Schoolhouse Museum. This years theme is "Break On Through," focusing on the breakout albums of popular bands. The goal is to raise $10,000. "One night at Ridgewood Unplugged will blow your mind," Concert Organizer Jeff Sofka said. HIs band, "Martha Quinn College,&quo…

by Matt Speiser

01/19/2016

News

Fair Lawn Ends Recycling Division, Awards Contract To Garbage Company FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Fair Lawn is discontinuing its municipal recycling division in order to save the borough roughly $500,000 annually, Fair Lawn Mayor John Cosgrove said. The contract went to garbage collection service Cali, which is already contracted by Fair Lawn for garbage pickup. Recycling division employees will be transferred to the Department of Public Works to fill holes left by retiring workers, Cosgrove said. "We're saving money not only on salary but also on not having to buy garbage trucks that cost $250,000 a piece," Cosgrove said. "Plus we did it without firi…

by Matt Speiser

01/19/2016

Neighbors

Sign Up To For Mobile Nixle Alerts , North Arlington NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — The North Arlington Police Department is encouraging all residents to sign up for Nixle alerts. Nixle will send local alerts, advisories, weather & traffic updates, emergency information and community event info directly to your phone via text message. The NAPD 24-hour dispatch center sends out messages as events happen to keep the community informed and safe. Text 07-31 to 888777 or go to NIXLE.com to subscribe.

by Matt Speiser

01/19/2016

Schools

Lyndhurst High School Participates In 'National No Name Calling Week' LYNDHURST, N.J. — Lyndhurst High School will participate in "National No Name-Calling Week" to promote a school environment free of bullying. No-Name Calling Week is organized by the Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network and is aimed at putting a spotlight on name-calling and bullying in schools and promoting kindness and respect. The novel “The Misfits,” by James Howe, inspired No Name-Calling Week. “The Misfits” tells the story of four best friends who grow tired of the constant teasing in their middle school, and decide to run for student council on the platform of “No…

by Matt Speiser

01/18/2016

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