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Nancy Merse 1931-2011
By Douglas E. Hall When you think about it, serving the public in an elected office really is a tough job. I’d say it’s more so when one considers this work on a municipal level. Starting at the top, being president of the United States may be the toughest job around, but the president has [...]
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Obituary- Lawrence Higgins, dies at 84
EDGEWATER – Lawrence Thomas Higgins, born to natives James and Nora Higgins, died at 84 in his home in Rancho Palos Verdes, C.A. on Jan. 3. Mr. Higgins played football for St. Cecilia High School in Englewood and later Fordham University in the Bronx, N.Y. where he graduated as the most valued player under the [...]
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Cap not a factor in school retirements
By Christina Rossi The Edgewater and Leonia schools’ superintendents retiring next year said the governor’s proposed school chiefs’ salary cap of $175,000 set to take effect Feb. 7 was not a factor in their decisions; however, the volatile nature of the current state of education in the state did not dissuade them from their choice. [...]
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Art dresses up a park in Edgewater
By Edgewater Councilwoman Neda Rose Blue sky, patch of green, pleasant view, powerful river, benches to rest on—we’re in an urban park. It’s there because while everyone saw a little leftover piece of land, I saw a park. The privately owned site, located just north of Towne Centre and east of the municipal parking lot, [...]
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Remembering 9/11 ten years later
By Edgewater Councilman David Jordan Although some have argued that we have already spent too much time on remembering and re-living the terrorists’ attack on our country, most of us need to continue to recognize that event. By remembering in great detail the cost in lives and the heroism of our first responders, it affirms [...]
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Edgewater committee kicks off sale of annual calendar
EDGEWATER – Residents of this borough and surrounding towns are invited to an Open House celebrating the 2011 Images of Edgewater calendar, featuring color images taken by noted Edgewater resident Hank Gans, official photographer of the 2011 calendar. The free Open House is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 7, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at FastFrame, located at [...]
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Edgewater names new school superintendent
EDGEWATER – The Board of Education has appointed a new chief school administrator to replace Dr. Ted Blumstein, who is retiring Jan. 1 after 27 years in the district. Dr. Lorraine Cella will serve as both principal of the Eleanor Van Gelder School and superintendent of the district. She is currently the assistant superintendent in [...]
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Hey Violet! … Anger and hostility
Hey Violet, How does one go about letting go of anger and hostility. I don’t want to get into specifics, but there is a person I care for a great deal whom I have a hard time being around because of past hurts. They have made a significant effort to address the personality defects that led to [...]
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