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Donna Christopher

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Schools

Haworth School Hires Social Worker For Kids With Special Needs HAWORTH, N.J. -- Caitlin McAloon has joined the Bergen Center For Child Development as School Social Worker. She will coordinate meetings and communication with school districts and parents in order to streamline student individualized education programs. The center serves students with disabilities. McAloon will also serve as a resource for parents and students, as well as lead weekly social skills groups for all the students. “We are thrilled to have found Caitlin who is undoubtedly committed and qualified to help our students thrive," said Susan Raymond, M.Ed, School Principal. …

by Donna Christopher

12/08/2016

Events

Kids Can Meet Santa Claus At Waldwick Lions Club Party WALDWICK, N.J.-- The borough's kids are invited to meet Santa Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Waldwick Lions Club Annual Children's Christmas Party. The party, from noon to 2:30 p.m., will be at the Waldwick Administration Building, 63 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick. All children that reside in Waldwick are welcome to attend and meet Santa Claus and pick a toy.

by Donna Christopher

12/07/2016

Events

'Ugly Sweater Party' Open To Trumbull and Nichols Community Residents TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull residents and those living in the Nichols Improvement Association community are invited to an "Ugly Sweater Party" Saturday, Dec. 17.This first annual Ugly Sweater Party on Dec. 17 is a way of uniting the communities and promote the Nicholas property, along with raise funds for its upkeep and improvement, Tom Turiano, NIA President told Daily Voice. "We try and host events all year long that are for both members of the association, which requires someone to be a Nichols resident, and non-members that then includes the entire town to get together and…

by Donna Christopher

12/07/2016

Lifestyle

Dogs Will Soon Will Have A Place To Play In Stony Point STONY POINT, N.Y. -- Fencing has gone up at the dog park under construction at the entrance to Veterans Memorial Park, which could open in March. "The park still needs a parking lot," said Town Supervisor Jim Monaghan. The Stony Point Dog Park will have two sections, for large and small dogs, signage, benches for seating, a walkway with gravel, and plantings. "There will be toys for the dogs and landscaping as a barrier. We are looking into whether to have permits for the dogs to make sure they have been vaccinated. The park follows the AKC regulations," Monaghan said.…

by Donna Christopher

12/07/2016

News

Dutchess To Receive $1.2M For Projects POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A parking facility in Poughkeepsie is among projects in nine municipalities receiving grants that total $1.2 million, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.Poughkeepsie will get $250,000 towards a $1.4 million project to repair the Financial Plaza Parking Deck, which has corrosion damage, said the newspaper. The grants are from the Municipal Consolidation & Shared Services Supplement Grant program, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal, citing a Dutchess County Executive's Office statement. Click here for the Poughkeepsie Journal story.

by Donna Christopher

12/07/2016

Business

Mount Vernon Water Saving Programs Creates Jobs For Plumbers, Contractors MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- There is good news for plumbers and contractors in Mount Vernon. A program to create jobs for local tradespeople has been announced by Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and the city's Water Commissioner, Anthony Della Mura, Sr. An informational session about this "Water Savings Program" was held Monday by the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply. It is expected to save money and create jobs, according to Thomas. "Now, local, qualified businesses and workers can get paid quality wages for quality work to create quality savings in their own community. The g…

by Donna Christopher

12/07/2016

Business

Harrison Tavern Replaces Halstead's In the Heart Of The Village HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison Tavern has replaced Halstead's Bar & Grill at 7 Purdy Street, according to lohud.com. The restaurant and event space serves hamburgers, brisket, short ribs and crab cakes, and chicken, among foods, and for dessert, items from Nora's Ovenworks in the vicinity may be ordered, said the newspaper. There is a bar with TV screen to watch sports, said lohud.com. Harrison Tavern caters and the event space can hold 150 people, said the restaurant's Facebook page here. Click here for the full lohud.com story.

by Donna Christopher

12/07/2016

Events

'The Nutcracker' Scenes Taking Stage At Darien Arts Center DARIEN, Conn. -- "Scenes from The Nutcracker" performances, a production geared to young audiences, is about to open at the Darien Arts Center. This holiday performance which sells out consistently carries on a 15-year tradition begun in 2002 by Dance Director Bonnie Gombos. The first production was of two performances with 10 adult dancers, and has grown every year. This year there will be eight performances with 70 dancers from the DAC dance program. Gombos coordinates and choreographs 40 children in each performance, who comprise three different casts of angels and two differ…

by Donna Christopher

12/07/2016

Neighbors

Westchester Kids Chess Tourney Coming To Ward School in New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Students will play all four rounds in Saturday's chess tournament at William B. Ward Elementary School in New Rochelle. The National Scholastic Chess Foundation event will be organized in a round-robin system, so all students will play all four rounds, three in a Future Masters section, according to the announcement. This upcoming contest will be the "Grand Prix" in an 18-tournament season. The tournaments are organized by a combination of grade and ability levels so every child has the same opportunity to win. A tournament at Columbus Elementary School last…

by Donna Christopher

12/07/2016

Business

Bareburger Opening In Closter Plaza CLOSTER, N.J. -- If you've never been to Bareburger, you're in for moderately priced, wholesome, organic and innovative food, says the manager of the restaurant coming soon to Closter. The establishment is under construction at 129 Vervalen Street and slated to open by the end of the month or beginning of January, said Angela DeMaio. "Aside from our food being organic, all natural, we try to be local, are all sustainable." The franchise offers the same menu highlights and philosophy - "to serve good food to keep people healthy" - its five founders envisioned when they …

by Donna Christopher

12/07/2016

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