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Matt Speiser

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Neighbors

YouTube Video By Ridgewood Man Explores Ball Field On Schedler Property RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A Ridgewood activist decided to find out firsthand why residents are upset about a proposal to build a baseball field at the Schedler property through the development of a YouTube video (SEE ABOVE). Dana H. Glazer was prompted to check out the property for himself after attending the Dec. 9 Village Council meeting. The video suggests that children who would be playing ball along Route 17 would be breathing in heavy fumes. Noise levels would also be a concern, not only for players but for referees, the video says. "I can't fathom how anyone would want to have a ball f…

by Matt Speiser

12/23/2015

Neighbors

Mahwah Boy Scout Troop Breaks Record, Promotes 8 Members In 2015 MAHWAH, N.J. — Boy Scout Troop 258 in Mahwah broke a record in 2015: 8 of its scouts were promoted to Eagle Scout — the highest rank in scouting. To become an Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must earn 21 merit badges and complete an Eagle Scout project. "It takes a family and a community to turn out an eagle scout," Mahwah Mayor Bill Laforet said. "To think that the Mahwah scouting organization turned out eight Eagle Scouts this year is a tremendous accomplishment." Seven of the eight Eagle Scouts had their "Court of Honor" in June, including Dante D’Agostaro, Thom…

by Matt Speiser

12/23/2015

Lifestyle

Developer Seeks To Build 397 Units Of Housing Near Mega Mall RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In anticipation of the 2017 completion of American Dream Meadowlands in East Rutherford, a developer has applied to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) to alter the 2012 Paterson Plank Road Redevelopment Plan, NorthJersey.com reported. The adjustment was made in order to construct 397 units of housing and 765 parking spaces on an eight-acre site located at 932 Paterson Plank Road, the article says. "American Dream Meadowlands will seriously exacerbate the shortage of housing in the district," Catalyst Development Partners, LLC say in a zoning …

by Matt Speiser

12/22/2015

Neighbors

North Arlington's "Giving Tree" Rounds Up Lots Of Donations For Needy Kids NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Two weeks ago the North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad (NAVES) erected a Christmas tree outside their building adorned with tags. Each tag represented a child's gender and age group ranging from 1 to 15 years old. The hope was that people would come by, pluck a tag, and return to NAVES with a gift for child (SEE: Bring A Smile To A Child's Face With North Arlington's Giving Tree). Every tag had been taken off the tree as of Monday morning and approximately 60 presents that were donated presents will be distributed by NAVES this week to needy families in the comm…

by Matt Speiser

12/22/2015

News

Fair Lawn Community Rallies For #Jacksonstrong Baby Fighting Cancer FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Two weeks after the birth of their son Jackson on October 14, Ryan and Tara Walsh received some news that no parent should ever have to hear: their newborn child had cancer. Jackson was diagnosed with a form of pediatric cancer that affects roughly 600 babies each year, called "neuroblastoma." Eight weeks and 3 rounds of chemotherapy since the devastating diagnosis, 2-month-old Jackson is on the mend and his battle with cancer has inspired a wave of action on social media. More than $67,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe page established for the baby, and more th…

by Matt Speiser

12/22/2015

Neighbors

Rutherford Boy Scouts Bring Toiletries To The Needy In Passaic County RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Boy scouts from Rutherford Troop 166 distributed toiletries to the needy on Saturday in Passaic. The collection and distribution of the toiletries was coordinated by Boy Scout Aaron DeJesus as part of his Eagle Scout Project. DeJesus and his fellow scouts distributed over 150 bags of toiletries to the needy at the First Presbyterian Church in Passaic, Troop 166 Committee Member Charles Binder said.

by Matt Speiser

12/21/2015

Neighbors

Bergen County Moms Surprise East Rutherford Family With Christmas Cheer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Cradling her toddler in one arm with her 11-year-old daughter close behind, a shocked and tearful Kristen Hajiantoniou exited her East Rutherford apartment building on Saturday morning into a sea of borough officials, loved ones and strangers — each holding a Christmas present for her family.Hajiantoniou — whose daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor four months after her husband began his battle with terminal pancreatic cancer — knew she was being adopted by more than 8,500 Bergen County moms for Christmas. But she had no idea they'd be showing up on her doorstep …

by Matt Speiser

12/19/2015

Lifestyle

'Star Wars' Fanatics Line Up For Early Screenings In Paramus Mall PARAMUS, N.J. — The latest installment in the revered "Star Wars" film franchise debuted early and in grand fashion at AMC Garden State 16 in Paramus on Thursday evening. The crowds were lining up an hour before the inaugural showing of "The Force Awakens" at 7 p.m., and many had high expectations. "I've been waiting for this for three years," said Tenafly resident Tai Muito, who said he purchased his ticket "months" ago. "It is the most anticipated movie ever. "I’m hoping it’s awesome. It’s hard to be better than the originals but I think…

by Matt Speiser

12/18/2015

Events

Fair Lawn Brings Back 'First Day 5k' FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Fair Lawn Sunrise Rotary is giving start the year off on the right foot with its annual 1st Day 5k on New Year's Day. The Friday, January 1 run at Memorial Middle School will benefit Rotary Charities & The Rotary Gift of Life. The organization helps children in undeveloped nations receive treatment for heart disease. “I’m proud to be part of the Sunrise Rotary," Fair Lawn Mayor John Cosgrove told the Daily Voice. "This first day 5k run is a great way to start out the new year. It is our largest fundraiser and it helps us to sponsor programs that help Fair L…

by Matt Speiser

12/18/2015

News

Oradell Mayor Says Town Is In Talks With CareOne To Save Historic Mansion ORADELL, N.J. — At his last town council meeting as Oradell Mayor, Joseph Murray quelled the fears of dozens of residents who had shown up to protest the potential destruction of the historic Atwood-Blauvelt Mansion by property owners CareOne. "Mayor Elect [Diane] Didio and I met with people from CareOne yesterday and they have agreed to continue dialogue with Mayor Didio to find a mutually satisfactory resolution and hopefully to preserve the mansion," Murray said. "That conversation will probably commence in January.” His statement was met with applause from the crowd, ma…

by Matt Speiser

12/17/2015

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