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The importance of volunteerism
By Victor M. Polce, Mayor of Old Tappan When I first took office as Mayor of Old Tappan on January 1, 2000, the council and I were concerned with development, continuing the course of fiscal responsibility engineered by our previous mayors and councils, and trying to figure out how we were going to increase volunteerism [...]
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UN advocates seek support, plead that the US does not fall into arrears
By Nancy Morehouse WASHINGTON – Congress has put a lot of pressure on the United Nations in the past month, saying it needs to implement reforms before the United States pays its dues in full, calling it “smart withholding.” On Thursday, April 7, Chairmen of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), delivered a [...]
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Black tie gala at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
There are only a few days left to purchase tickets for the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation’s Black Tie Gala on Saturday, April 30 at Pier Sixty, New York City. This year, the medical center is honoring Jay C. Nadel, Chairman of the Hospital Board. Guests will also enjoy entertainment by comedian Howie Mandel. So [...]
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Closter Elks raise money for 4th annual Elks Miracle Plunge
On Sat., March 12, the Closter Elks participated in the 4th Annual Elks Miracle Plunge in Belmar to support Cooley’s Anemia Foundation and Elks Camp Moore. From left are Devon Sampson, Sal Wanderlingh, and Steve Richard. Devon Sampson raised over $1,500. In total, over $70,000 was raised for the charitable organizations.
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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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MAD-LOVES FOR COUPLES WHO’VE BEEN TOGETHER A REALLY LONG TIME
The other day, while our family was playing Mad Libs, that timeless word game where you fill in the template with specified nouns, verbs, adjectives, places, body parts and other grammatical phr…
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Public expenses rise inexorably
By Sophie Heymann, Mayor of Closter Public expenses rise inexorably, while depressed income falls…and the local taxpayer is the fall guy on whom the burden drops. Local officials in several Northern Valley towns are investigating ways of sharing and consolidating to lower costs and thus, the burden on the taxpayers. Because of incentive grants being [...]
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St. Cecilia school in Englewood to close doors this spring
By Nancy Morehouse ENGLEWOOD – This year will be the last for the legendary St. Cecilia Interparochial School. The school was given official permission last week by the Archbishop of Newark, John J. Myers, to shut its door for the last time. The K-8 school, located down the street from the St. Cecilia church, has [...]
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Military: Geoffrey B. Mandell
HARRINGTON PARK - Air Force Airman Geoffrey B. Mandell graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn [...]
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Military: Washington J. Gardner
ENGLEWOOD – Air Force Airman Washington J. Gardner graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four [...]
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