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Cindy Capitani

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Family-to-Family Class Coming to Ridgefield Family-to-Family Class Coming to Ridgefield
Family-to-Family Class Coming to Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — A program is offered for family, partners, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness, starting Feb. 11 at the Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church in Ridgefield. The Family-to-Family Program is a free, 12-session educational program offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and …

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Politics
New Jersey Wastewater Treatment Costs Are High New Jersey Wastewater Treatment Costs Are High
New Jersey Wastewater Treatment Costs Are High A new survey by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency indicates New Jersey needs to invest more than $17 billion to fix its ancient wastewater-treatment system, reports njspotlight.com. About $8 billion is needed for sewage systems that empty into waterways during storms, according to njspotlight.com. The state’s aging infrastructure is part of a projected $271 billion the US needs to maintain and improve the technology for sewage and runoff, reports njspotlight.com. Adequate wastewater treatment is vital to the health of streams, rivers, and lakes where discharged sewerage and stormwat…

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Politics
Eustace-Sponsored NJ Bill Allows Banks To Conduct Savings Promotions Eustace-Sponsored NJ Bill Allows Banks To Conduct Savings Promotions
Eustace-Sponsored NJ Bill Allows Banks To Conduct Savings Promotions BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Encouraging people to save money for the future is the spirit behind new legislation recently signed into law. Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Herb Conaway (D-Burlington), Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), Tim Eustace (D-Bergen/Passaic) and Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) allows banks to conduct promotions that encourage consumers to open savings accounts. The new law (formerly A-3868) authorizes state-chartered banks, savings banks, savings and loans and credit unions to conduct savings promotions. The law defines a “savings promotion” as “…a raffle in which t…

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News
Wayne Business Administrator Resigns Wayne Business Administrator Resigns
Wayne Business Administrator Resigns WAYNE, NJ - The business administrator of the Wayne Public School District handed in her resignation on Friday, Jan. 15, reports patch.com. Juanita Petty started with the district in 2009 and her last day will be June 30, according to patch.com. Petty previously worked as secretary to the business administrator and assistant business administrator in both Booton and Hackettstown school districts, reports patch.com. Click here to read the full Patch article.

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Police & Fire
Closter Detective Named Elks Officer Of The Year Closter Detective Named Elks Officer Of The Year
Closter Detective Named Elks Officer Of The Year CLOSTER, N.J. — A detective from the Closter police department was recognized on Sunday by the Closter Elks Lodge. Vincent Aiello was honored with the Closter Elks Lodge first annual Officer of the Year Award. He was chosen for his dedication to the job and tireless efforts to protect the community and hold criminals accountable for their actions. “He’s a good guy, a great friend and an even better cop and we're proud to say he's one of ours,” the Elks said in a statement. Elks Lodge and its members thank Closter Mayor John C. Glidden Jr. and Council members Jannie Chung and Brian Stabile…

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Clifton Offers Free Tax Help For Seniors Clifton Offers Free Tax Help For Seniors
Clifton Offers Free Tax Help For Seniors CLIFTON, N.J. — Senior citizens needing tax assistance can go to the Clifton Public Library twice a week beginning Feb. 8 and get free help. The AARP once again returns to the Allwood Branch of the library to assist seniors and those with low to moderate incomes. Help is available on Mondays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 8 and continuing through April 14. The library is closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15. Appointments must be made in person between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on those days. Appointments will not be taken by phone. The Allwood Branch of the library is located at 44 Lyall Ro…

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Obituaries
William J. Zoon Sr., 87, Wallington Resident William J. Zoon Sr., 87, Wallington Resident
William J. Zoon Sr., 87, Wallington Resident WALLINGTON, N.J. — William J. Zoon Sr. of Wallington died Jan 17. He was 87. He worked as a draftsman in the aeronautical industry for Bendix and Curtiss Wright. He was an exempt member of  Wallington Truck Company No. 1 and coached Babe Ruth Baseball. He was also a 55-year member of the Garfield Masonic Temple. He was a parishioner of the Wallington Presbyterian Church, where he served on many boards, and performed many repairs. He and his wife were active members of the Wallington Seniors and the AARP Chapter 4115. Zoon is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elaine; daughter Susan Devlin a…

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News
Bloomingdale Church Offers Devils Hockey Tickets Bloomingdale Church Offers Devils Hockey Tickets
Bloomingdale Church Offers Devils Hockey Tickets BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. — Take the family to a professional hockey game on Friday, Feb. 26 with the Bloomingdale United Methodist Church. The Family Life Committee of the Bloomingdale United Methodist Church is selling Devils tickets. The Devils will take on the Tampa Lightening for a 7 p.m. game at the Prudential Center in Newark. Seats are lower level and tickets are $55 each. Call the church office for more information at 973-838-5140 or click here to buy tickets online. The church is located at 65 Main St., Bloomingdale. The Prudential Center is located at 25 Lafayette St., Newark.

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Politics
Eustace-Sponsored NJ Bill Allows Banks To Conduct Savings Promotions Eustace-Sponsored NJ Bill Allows Banks To Conduct Savings Promotions
Eustace-Sponsored NJ Bill Allows Banks To Conduct Savings Promotions BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Encouraging people to save money for the future is the spirit behind new legislation recently signed into law. Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Herb Conaway (D-Burlington), Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), Tim Eustace (D-Bergen/Passaic) and Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) allows banks to conduct promotions that encourage consumers to open savings accounts. The new law (formerly A-3868) authorizes state-chartered banks, savings banks, savings and loans and credit unions to conduct savings promotions. The law defines a “savings promotion” as “…a raffle in which t…

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Ridgewood Church Called A Cult By Former Members Ridgewood Church Called A Cult By Former Members
Ridgewood Church Called A Cult By Former Members RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Former members of a Ridgewood church say the organization is a cult that prays on people’s vulnerabilities, reports nj.com. An offshoot of the South Korean World Mission Society Church of God, the Godwin Avenue group worships an elderly South Korean woman, according to nj.com. Members are lured into devotion and give a minimum of 10 percent of their incomes as they await the apocalypse, reports nj.com. Pending lawsuits charge the church forced a member to get an abortion, discouraged childbearing and forbade internet use, according to nj.com. Click here to read the ful…

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