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Lyndhurst Gym Awards Free Vacation To Winners Of Fitness Challenge Lyndhurst Gym Awards Free Vacation To Winners Of Fitness Challenge
Lyndhurst Gym Awards Free Vacation To Winners Of Fitness Challenge LYNDHURST, N.J. — VIP Fitness in Lyndhurst is seeking determined individuals to take part in a challenging six-week program aimed at helping them achieve and sustain their fitness goals.  The fitness center will buy a three day, two night vacation for anyone who succeeds in taking the "Ultimate Transformation Challenge." The program starts January 18. There are still 15 of 25 spots available. "We are transformation specialists and we hang our hat on what we do," VIP Fitness Owner Tony Gomez said.  "If you follow our instructions and do what we tell you there is n…

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Schools
Rutherford Public Schools Launch Preschool Program Rutherford Public Schools Launch Preschool Program
Rutherford Public Schools Launch Preschool Program RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Rutherford Public School District is set to open an integrated preschool program for three and four year olds next year, Schools Superintendent Jack Hurley said. "There is a growing need for preschool education," Hurley told Daily Voice. "Studies and data nationwide show that giving students a chance to jumpstart education is a good thing." Tuition will be $3,000 per student for the Lincoln and Washington schools' program. Registration for classes will be on a first-come first-serve basis beginning January 19. The program cost will be partially of…

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Politics
Consultants Present Multi Family Housing Studies At Ridgewood Meeting Consultants Present Multi Family Housing Studies At Ridgewood Meeting
Consultants Present Multi Family Housing Studies At Ridgewood Meeting RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Ridgewood Council will hold a special public meeting on Jan. 12 where various consultants will be presenting proposals for four multi-family housing housing studies. The studies will cover fiscal impact, traffic, education and municipal infrastructure during the 7:30 p.m. meeting. Th event will be in the auditorium of Benjamin Franklin Middle School, located at 335 N. Van Dien Ave.

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Business
Ridgewood Bistro Finds New Home In Neighboring Storefront Ridgewood Bistro Finds New Home In Neighboring Storefront
Ridgewood Bistro Finds New Home In Neighboring Storefront RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — "due" on Ridgewood Avenue is moving a few storefronts down the block to the space recently vacated by "Natalie's" at 16-18 South Broad Street. Chris Tarta's seasonal bistro explains that the new location can seat more than twice the amount of his current location at 18 Ridgewood Ave. "Right now we are catering to more of a niche foodie population," Tarta, 36, told Daily Voice.  "With this move I am trying to make more of a local restaurant that everybody goes to." However, Tarta said he is not sacrificing quality for quantity. &qu…

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Politics
Ridgewood Looking Into Agreement With Bergen County Improvement Authority Ridgewood Looking Into Agreement With Bergen County Improvement Authority
Ridgewood Looking Into Agreement With Bergen County Improvement Authority RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The Ridgewood Village Council voted 4-1 in favor of introducing an ordinance to enter into an agreement with the Bergen County Improvement Authority to build a 300 car parking deck on Hudson Street at Tuesday night's public meeting. The vote came after a 3-2 vote by Council in favor of a $12.3 million bond ordinance to build a 400 car parking deck.  A bond ordinance needs four votes to pass. Councilmembers Michael Sedon and Susan Knudsen voted against the bond ordinance. "It is still my hope that we can find common ground and move forward," Ridgewood Mayor Paul …

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Politics
Bruce Packer Sworn In As New Mayor Of Glen Rock Bruce Packer Sworn In As New Mayor Of Glen Rock
Bruce Packer Sworn In As New Mayor Of Glen Rock GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Bruce Packer was sworn in as the new mayor of Glen Rock at the borough's annual reorganization meeting Wednesday night. New council members William Huisking and Kristine Morieko were also sworn in. Packer, a 20-year resident of Glen Rock, has never held public office before but has served in volunteer roles in the borough for the past 15 years. The democrat ousted incumbent John van Keuren in November's election. "I am excited about the opportunity to be mayor of Glen Rock as we have a wonderful town and I truly believe we can make it even better," Packer told D…

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Business
Natalie's Of Ridgewood Shuts Its Doors After 23 Years Natalie's Of Ridgewood Shuts Its Doors After 23 Years
Natalie's Of Ridgewood Shuts Its Doors After 23 Years RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — After serving the Village of Ridgewood Italian American cuisine for 23 years, Natalie's has closed its doors. "It's bittersweet," said owner Natalie Trent. "Natalie's was my life for many years." Trent, a self-taught cook, and her father Natale Donadia (a.k.a. "Notty") first opened Natalie's in 1993. The duo relished the opportunity to serve their homemade Italian recipes to hungry village residents. But when Natale passed away two and a half years ago, Trent suddenly felt different. "My heart changed without my dad there," Trent, 5…

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Meet World-Traveling Paramus Grandmother Meet World-Traveling Paramus Grandmother
Meet World-Traveling Paramus Grandmother PARAMUS, N.J. — Last year Andrea Holmes traveled to the Dominican Republic, Paris, Brazil, Cuba, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. She is 74 years old. "I do whatever feels right to me at the minute. I am a free spirit," said the Paramus grandmother, who also dabbles in writing, painting and photography and goes to the gym daily. Holmes estimates that she has visited 81 different countries on all seven continents, and has also visited "nearly every" state in the US.  She refers to herself as the "eclectic unusual old lady." "I've always ha…

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Politics
Oradell Council Reflects On 2015 Accomplishments Oradell Council Reflects On 2015 Accomplishments
Oradell Council Reflects On 2015 Accomplishments ORADELL, N.J. — The 2015 Oradell Council is sharing a list of its accomplishments from the past year with Daily Voice. The council's key accomplishments included the hiring of three new police officers and the promotion of William Wicker to police captain, Councilman Michael Staff said. Other highlights for the council included redesigning the borough's website, refurbishing Hoffman Field, repaving Beechwood Road, Summit Avenue, Oakley Place, Lower East Drive, and Amaryllis Avenue, and doing it all within budget. "2015 started off with several important issues that needed immediate at…

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Schools
Ridgewood Schools Ranked Seventh Among Top 100 In New Jersey Ridgewood Schools Ranked Seventh Among Top 100 In New Jersey
Ridgewood Schools Ranked Seventh Among Top 100 In New Jersey MAHWAH, N.J. — Nineteen school districts in Bergen County were named among the top 100 in the state in a new ranking by Niche. Niche is a web platform that ranks schools on a variety of factors, including hard data, student outcomes, and information provided by students and parents in the community. With this information, Niche also grades every school district between an A+ and an F on Academics, Health & Safety, Student Culture & Diversity, Teachers, Resources & Facilities, Extracurriculars & Activities, and Sports & Fitness.  A parent survey also rates each school on…

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