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Academy of the Holy Angels Seniors Receive Prestigious Awards in Athletics

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Demarest NJ, In a year when several Holy Angels seniors could have received the prestigious Angel Award in athletics, varsity athlete Baylee-Rose Cooper of Saddle Brook walked away with the win. Cooper was honored for her notable contributions to the varsity volleyball, bowling, and lacrosse programs, and for her exceptional spirit.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Approves Resolution for Adoption of the Revised 2020-2021 Budget

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Ridgewood NJ, at the June 4th Ridgewood Board of Education meeting , Ms. Kelly presented the revised 2020-2021 final budget with adjustments in the amount of $630,000 that were determined by a joint committee of the Village Council and the Board of Education as a result of the failed budget. Ms. Kelly outlined the proposed cuts and adjusted revenues, which can be viewed on the first slide of her presentation. Of the $630,000 in adjustments to the budget, $150,000 is the result of an increase in revenue, and $480,000 reflects reductions on the expense side. Reductions are being made in the areas of custodial, capital outlay, summer maintenance, and administration/benefits as the result of a reduction in a business office position. The second slide of the presentation shows the revised budget lines, indicating changes in the following budget areas: benefits, facilities, administration, and capital.

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NJMVC Announces Plans to Reopen in Stages

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Paramus NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy and Chief Administrator Sue Fulton of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) today announced plans for a phased reopening of MVC facilities to the public following closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening will proceed in a way that safeguards public health and safety, bringing many changes and improved efficiencies to Commission operations.

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Attorney General says that Antifa and other similar extremist groups, have been involved in instigating and participating in the violent activity

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Washington DC, during remarks given by Attorney General William P. Barr’s Remarks on Mr. George Floyd and Civil Unrest, the Attorney General said ,” evidence that Antifa and other similar extremist groups, as well as actors of a variety of different political persuasions, have been involved in instigating and participating in the violent activity.  We are also seeing foreign actors playing all sides to exacerbate the violence.”

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Alternative Burial Methods That Might Interest You

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When we think about burial methods we tend to think of the traditional options such as a church burial or burial in a cemetery via the undertakers. These days though, with space at a premium, there is often not enough room in traditional cemeteries which means either being interred away from your church or seeking alternative means. However, due to lifestyle or religious choices, this may not be an option so here we are going to take a look at some alternative burial methods that may interest you when you finally kick the bucket and say goodbye to the world.

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Competition: SEO Strategies From the Pros

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Search engine optimization (SEO) is solely dependent on your competition, as it’s a fancy word for the hierarchy of link placement when specific keywords are searched online. This means that your SEO efforts are only deemed good if they beat your direct competitors in the fight for that sacred first place. That’s why any professional in the field of SEO will tell you that you should be highly invested in every action your competitors are doing to get ahead of you. They’ll also tell you plenty of strategies that could improve your chances of getting ahead of your competitors with your SEO efforts.

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How to have a successful career changing attitude to it

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How to take the job, your boss and yourself to make your career vibrant and inspiring? Well, first of all, set a goal for yourself and take small steps to achieve it.

It is very important to present your career in detail in the future and have a step-by-step plan for achieving what you want. Follow the plan and evaluate how efficiently you are progressing and what you have to do the next day, month, year.

Write down your career goal. Make a written plan. Define short, medium and long term goals. Describe the desired result or criteria by which you understand that you are moving in the right direction, achieve your goals. Taking inspiration from industry leaders like Casey Bloys who shared his journey during a dialogue at Northwestern, can help you develop the mindset needed for a successful career.

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Governor Murphy’s Ponzi Scheme Called Premature, Excessive and Unconstitutional

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Trenton NJ,Senator Anthony M. Bucco raised serious concerns about Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to borrow as much as $14 billion to fund government spending.

“Given his failure to consider fiscally responsible alternatives to balance the State budget, Governor Murphy’s borrowing scheme is premature, excessive, and almost certainly unconstitutional,” said Bucco (R-25). “When the State is already drowning in debt, New Jersey taxpayers cannot afford to give the Governor the blank check he’s demanding.”

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Hudson County Democrat Operative Charged with Tax Evasion

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Matawan NJ, A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was charged today with tax evasion, corrupt interference with the administration of the Internal Revenue laws, and failure to file a federal tax return, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

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Study that Questioned Hydroxychloroquine Effectiveness Against COVID19 Retracted

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Washington DC, The three authors of the study, led by Mandeep R. Mehra of Harvard Medical School and published in late May , retracted their study from the Lancet because independent peer reviewers could not access the data used for the analysis.

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Common Issues with Water Softeners

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Water softener systems take out impurities and harsh minerals from hard water. But like any other systems, water softeners also encounter problems, and you need to be aware of them. 

So, here are some of the most common issues with water softeners, along with some ways for you to fix them. 

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Former Bergen Freeholder Mitchell To Spearhead Effort Calling for By-District Freeholder Elections Instead of At-Large

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Hackensack NJ, The group ‘District Bergen’ released the following statement announcing its formation of an initiative to elect freeholders by district instead of at-large:

Today, a group of concerned citizens is launching the “District Bergen” initiative to bring more responsive representation to Bergen County government. The group will be promoting the inclusion of a ballot question in November 2020 to institute a Charter Study Commission in Bergen County, and will advocate for Commissioners who support electing Bergen County Freeholders by districts instead of at-large.

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Ridgewood Village Council agrees to cut $630,000 from the defeated Board of Education budget

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council agrees to cut $630,000 from the defeated Ridgewood Board of Education budget .Councilwomen  Bernie Walsh  commented that the curriculum and programs would not be impacted or result in any layoffs .  She suggested the BOE put out a list of line items of what was actually cut . Deputy Mayor Knudsen stressed no impact on programs or quality of education and called it a win/win.

Mayor Ramon Hache said state school aid would be cut $447,000 ,and according to Deputy Mayor  Knudsen  was actually less than anticipated and factored in .

This means overall about $1.1M cut to the school budget. Murphy announced a cut of about $447,000 last week, in state aid. The Council resolution stated last night that as per school administration, this will not affect any programming.

The council approved the cut in a 4 to 1 with Councilmen Voigt as the lone dissenter.

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To End “Systemic Racism” stop voting Democrat

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Princeton NJ, recent protests once again shine a lite into what is often refereed to as  Institutional racism ,also known as systemic racism. It is a form of racism expressed in the practice of social and political institutions. It is reflected in disparities regarding wealth, income, criminal justice, employment, housing, health care, political power and education, among other factors.

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NJ State Board of Education to Promote “Climate Change” Indoctrination yet the States Air and Water remain Among the most Polluted in the Country

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Upper Saddle River NJ, more indoctrination for your kids . First Lady Tammy Murphy today announced that the New Jersey State Board of Education has adopted her initiative to make New Jersey the first state in the nation to incorporate climate change education across its K-12 learning standards.

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