the end of pubic education as we know it?
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Trenton NJ, on Tuesday night’s “Ask the Governor” radio program on WNYC, Governor Phil Murphy said he was “offended” and would be “vigilant to the max in fighting back” when asked about school policies that seek to involve parents in important issues affecting their children.
Courtesy of the Upper Saddle River Police Pictured from left to right: Mayor Arman Fardanesh, Joe Abbatiello, Chief Patrick Rotella
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Upper Saddle River NJ, in April, Upper Saddle River resident Joe Abbatiello, contacted us regarding the Blue Envelope Program. Mr. Abbatiello learned about this program from the Dumont Police Department. The Blue Envelope Program helps facilitate a traffic stop interaction between drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and police officers. Mr. Abbatiello’s suggestion resulted in Mayor Arman Fardanesh and Chief Patrick Rotella adopting this outstanding program.
VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
JUNE 28, 2023
7:30 P.M.
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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Village Hall Court Room – 7:00 P.M.
Call to order
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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police have been made aware of a phone scammer pretending to be an Officer with the Saddle River Police Department. The call is regarding fake open warrants for your arrest. If you receive any calls from someone regarding open warrants for your arrest, you should verify with you local Police Department by calling the publicly listed phone number for your LOCAL law enforcement. DO NOT provide any identifying information to these callers, it will be used in additional scams. If you have any questions or feel you may have been a victim of one of these event’s please call the police desk to discuss the situation with a Police Officer.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) issued the following statement in response to complaints filed yesterday by Attorney General Matt Platkin against the Middletown, Marlboro, and Manalapan school districts over new parental notification policies they adopted this week:
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Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General of NJ
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Middletown NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger and Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn (Monmouth-R’s) respond to the latest attempt by the State of New Jersey to limit parental rights as news comes that the Middletown and Marlboro boards of education have become the object of a lawsuit by the State’s Attorney General’s Office (OAG).
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Ridgewood NJ, while the US Food and Drug Administration has considered the substance—aspartame—safe since 1974, others have long questioned that finding. Now, the World Health Organization is planning to release two new reports on the safety of the ingredient—used in drinks like Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi—and its potential carcinogenic effect. The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a consumer advocacy group, has called aspartame the low-calorie sweetener of “most concern” because, it says, there is “compelling evidence that it causes cancer and is a potent carcinogen.”
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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Republican Club recognized three winners of a scholarship program offered by the Club at a recent meeting. The students are graduating seniors at Mahwah High School. (L. to R.) Elizabeth Mastrangelo, who will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was awarded $500; Meghana Sankar received $750 and will be attending Northeastern University; and Brandon Dinice, who will be attending Bowling Green University, was awarded $250. Shown with the students are Mahwah Republican Club President Frank Pallotta (L.) and Robert Lockwood, a club trustee who created the scholarship program. The students submitted 1,000-word essays addressing the theme “In today’s divided political landscape, how may fidelity to our founding principles, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, bridge our divisions and promote greater national unity and harmony?” Each year the Club hosts a beefsteak dinner to raise money to fund the scholarships. The Mahwah Republican Club is a group of township residents who share a mutual love of America and a strong belief in the Founding principles of our nation.
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The popularity of cosmetic treatments has skyrocketed in recent years, with more and more people seeking out non-invasive procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion to help them look their best. But what is driving this surge in demand for these treatments? In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind the growing popularity of cosmetic treatments and why so many are choosing these options over traditional surgical procedures.
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The end of the year is always a busy time, but I want to take a few moments to say goodbye and wish Ridgewood well as I complete my tenure as Interim Superintendent and welcome incoming superintendent Mark Schwarz.
Continue reading A Parting Message from Interim Ridgewood Superintendent Dr. Leonard Fitts
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Louisville KY , on June 20, 2023, The National Society, Sons of the American Revolution, awarded Robert N. Schulte the Dr. Tom and Betty Lawrence Middle School History Teacher of the Year Award. Mr. Schulte teaches 8th grade Social Studies at Reynolds Middle School, Hamilton (Mercer) Township School District. Focusing on American History from Colonization through Reconstruction, his work inspires the cause of educating our youth about our founding history. Rob is a reenactor who participates annually in Washington’s Crossing and battles at Trenton and Princeton. He also works with the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati to present professional development on teaching the American Revolution to teachers nationwide, both online and in person. Mr. Schulte has also led seminars at the National Council for Social Studies on the importance of teaching the history of the American Revolutionary era. With this award, Mr. Schulte receives a cash award and grant funds worth up to $5,000.
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Ridgewood NJ, the longest day in North America, in terms of daylight hours, typically occurs on or around June 21st each year. This date marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Earth’s axial tilt is most inclined toward the Sun. On this day, the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky and daylight hours are at their maximum.
