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Greenwich Scouts Build Pinewood Derby Cars at Asbury Millwork Shop Greenwich Scouts Build Pinewood Derby Cars at Asbury Millwork Shop
Greenwich Scouts Build Pinewood Derby Cars at Asbury Millwork Shop GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich's Pack 10 Wolf Den -- comprised of second graders -- gathered at Asbury Moulding & Millwork in Stamford, to design, cut, sand and paint their custom pinewood derby cars. Parents helped their sons build the cars at this shop, with a variety of professional tools -- including band saws, belt sanders, oscillating sanders and a drill press -- and lots of space. Store owner Michael Simko offered to host the event for the 10 participating boys. The pinewood derby car kits only contain a block of wood, four wheels and four nails for axles, so the Scouts and their…
Hasbrouck Heights Clinic Sponsors Harriers' Rochelle Park Relay Hasbrouck Heights Clinic Sponsors Harriers' Rochelle Park Relay
Hasbrouck Heights Clinic Sponsors Harriers' Rochelle Park Relay ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- The De Novo Harriers running club will be holding an eight-mile relay in the Rochelle Park area of Saddle River County Park on Sunday, April 10. The event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field, and the certified course is a paved park path along the Saddle River -- flat, fast and scenic. "All are welcome," explained Harriers Club President Mary Connolly. "It is our hope to not only have running clubs participate but to see a real representation of northern New Jersey -- companies, nonprofits, teams, municipalities and families." Each relay team…
Library Plans Gala Panel Discussion For Monroe Reads Together Library Plans Gala Panel Discussion For Monroe Reads Together
Library Plans Gala Panel Discussion For Monroe Reads Together MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is hosting a Monroe Reads Together Event Gala Panel Discussion on Tuesday, March 29. Monroe Superintendent of Schools James Agostina will moderate the discussion, and there will be three special guests. Mara Ford -- 1988 Olympic women’s crew and vice president of the National Rowing Foundation Tom Weil -- rowing historian, Mystic Seaport director and former Yale crew member Commander William Randal -- 1987 U.S. national team and U.S. Coast Guard Academy rowing director Registration is not required. The Monroe Reads Together book for 2016 …
Ringwood Library Opens Spring Story Time Ringwood Library Opens Spring Story Time
Ringwood Library Opens Spring Story Time RINGWOOD, N.J. -- Registration for the Ringwood Public Library's spring session of story time has begun, and will continue during regular library hours until classes are filled for this free program, which begins Tuesday, March 29. Each class will meet once a week. Children must be 3 years old by March 31. Three to 6-year-olds will meet on Tuesday or Friday mornings, from 10:30-11:15. The spring programs runs from March 29 until May 20. Development of a lifelong love of books, learning and libraries is the central focus of the story time program. Activities include storybooks, music, puppe…
League Of Women Voters Of Greenwich Updates Election Guide League Of Women Voters Of Greenwich Updates Election Guide
League Of Women Voters Of Greenwich Updates Election Guide GREENWICH, Conn. -- "How to Run for Greenwich Elective and Appointive Offices" recently received a facelift. Characterized as essential reading, this League of Women Voters of Greenwich booklet is a comprehensive procedural guide. It includes an election timeline, as well as the rules and regulations that govern the nomination and election process. It's helpful both for those planning to run for office, as well as those who would like to get appointed to a slot on a town board, commission or committee. Deirdre Kamlani, board member of the LWVG Educational Fund, recently updated t…
Robert H. Morris, 80, West Nyack Resident Robert H. Morris, 80, West Nyack Resident
Robert H. Morris, 80, West Nyack Resident WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- Robert H. Morris, of West Nyack, died on Monday, March 21. He was 80. Born in Westchester, Pennsylvania, Morris was employed as a heavy equipment operator. He worked for the Rockland County Highway Department and a number of contractors. His last employer was Mountain View Construction. Morris is survived by his wife, Lori; daughters Robin Leahy and Donna Morris; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his children, Robert, Sandra Jones and Bonnie Morris; parents Elizabeth and Herman Morris; and brother Jack. Visiting hours will be from…
Paula Klein, 71, Bronx Resident Paula Klein, 71, Bronx Resident
Paula Klein, 71, Bronx Resident BRONX, N.Y. -- Paula Klein, of Brooklyn, died on Monday, March 21. She was 71. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State St., in Spring Valley. Interment will follow at Sharon Gardens Cemetery, 273 Lakeview Ave., in Valhalla.
Eleanor DiGiacomo, 95, Longtime North Arlington Resident Eleanor DiGiacomo, 95, Longtime North Arlington Resident
Eleanor DiGiacomo, 95, Longtime North Arlington Resident NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- Eleanor (Costanzo) DiGiacomo, a resident of North Arlington for over 60 years, died on Monday, March 21. She was 95. Born in Jersey City, DiGiacomo was a member of the Italian American Club, Senior Citizen Harmony Club and the Nutrition Center, all of North Arlington, and the Kipp Senior Citizen Center Club in Rutherford. She is survived by her children, Nick Jr. and his wife Lynn, and Janet Russo and her husband Robert; grandchildren Dana DiGiacomo, Lauren Weeks, Dina Caiola, Maria Russo and Renee Minieri; and great-grandchildren Krysta, Tiffany and Morgan. DiGia…
Newtown's Rep. Sredzinski Praises Bill To Curb Overprescription Of Opioids Newtown's Rep. Sredzinski Praises Bill To Curb Overprescription Of Opioids
Newtown's Rep. Sredzinski Praises Bill To Curb Overprescription Of Opioids NEWTOWN, Conn. – State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski (R-Newtown, Monroe) applauded the Public Health Committee's unanimous vote on Monday, March 21, to advance legislation that aims to combat the state's opioid addiction crisis. Senate Bill 352 -- "An Act Concerning Prescriptions for and the Dispensing of Opioid Antagonists and Opioid Drugs" -- received bipartisan support from committee members and was unanimously voted out of the Public Health Committee. The bill limits prescriptions to a seven-day supply for adults taking opioids for the first time. Refills could be obtained at the doc…
Photos: Wayne Students Feel School Spirit With #Twinning Photos: Wayne Students Feel School Spirit With #Twinning
Photos: Wayne Students Feel School Spirit With #Twinning WAYNE, N.J. -- Spirit Day at Anthony Wayne Middle School for March was "Twin Day." "Students and staff had a lot of fun twinning," a district Facebook post notes. The school, for sixth- through eighth-graders, is located at 201 Garside Ave., in Wayne.
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