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Closter Fire Prevention Bureau Provides Safety Tips Closter Fire Prevention Bureau Provides Safety Tips
Closter Fire Prevention Bureau Provides Safety Tips CLOSTER, N.J. -- At the Closter PTO Annual Spring Fair, held at Tenakill Middle School, the Closter Fire Prevention Bureau provided fire safety education. Senior Fire Inspector Michael Hunken and firefighter Sean Foley advised kids on various home fire safety practices -- who also got a tour through a smoke-filled house. "The interactive smoke house trailer and instruction seemed to be well-received by all who visited the display," the borough noted in a Saturday Facebook post.

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Sports
Basketball Clinic Coming to Garfield Boys & Girls Club Basketball Clinic Coming to Garfield Boys & Girls Club
Basketball Clinic Coming to Garfield Boys & Girls Club GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Boys & Girls Club of Garfield is beginning a free basketball clinic this Sunday, May 22. The clinic is for kids 7-13, and the four coaches will work on basic skills. The sessions will be from 2-4 p.m. on Sundays. No registration is necessary. This is the first year of the program, so not all details are set in stone. The group usually just does a baseball clinic. The club is located at 490 Midland Ave., in Garfield. For more information about the organization, visit its website or Facebook page.

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Events
Elmwood Park Centennial Parade Still Seeking Float Participants Elmwood Park Centennial Parade Still Seeking Float Participants
Elmwood Park Centennial Parade Still Seeking Float Participants ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Several organizations are already signed up to march or have floats in the Centennial Parade, and the deadline has been extended to Friday, May 27, if others want to get in on that action. There's a float contest, with large and small float categories. All participants must be registered in order to march. Get the registration form here, at the mayor and borough clerk's offices, or requested by emailing Parade@ep100.org. Here are the participants so far: Troop 80, St. Leo's Church, Spencer Savings Bank, Let Them Be Little x2 Foundation, EP Alumni, Elmwood Park Centen…

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Neighbors
Habitat For Humanity Builds Bergenfield Home For Local Family Habitat For Humanity Builds Bergenfield Home For Local Family
Habitat For Humanity Builds Bergenfield Home For Local Family RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County has announced that Carlos and Geovana Pimentel and their two young children will be the future homeowners of the home on 110 Bergen Ave. "This house is a dream come true for our family," the couple said. "We are excited to have our children be in a good school system and for them to be able to come home and study in their own bedrooms." Carlos has been in the manufacturing industry for 21 years and Geovana is a substitute teacher. They currently live in a one-bedroom apartment in Elmwood Park. The Pimentels wer…

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Neighbors
Cub Scouts Bring Birdhouses To Rutherford Garden Cub Scouts Bring Birdhouses To Rutherford Garden
Cub Scouts Bring Birdhouses To Rutherford Garden RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Webelos from Pack 168's Den 3 recently donated a dozen birdhouses to the Rutherford Community Garden, in time for spring nesting. "It was a fun project," said Webelos Scout Adian. "Some things were a little bit difficult, like my wood splitting and the door hinge, but I liked how everyone cooperated and I hope it helps the town's birds." "The bird houses were installed by the scouts and their parents at the Rutherford Community Teaching Garden and at Lincoln Woods," said John Hughes, founder and chair of Rutherford's Green Team. "The …

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Events
Paramus Book Group Meeting At River Edge Library Friday Paramus Book Group Meeting At River Edge Library Friday
Paramus Book Group Meeting At River Edge Library Friday PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Paramus Library's book discussion for "The Expats," on Friday, May 20, is in a shifted location. Due to the ongoing remodel of the main library, the discussion will instead meet at the River Edge Public Library, 685 Elm. Ave. "The Expats," by Chris Pavone is a spy novel. “Sly," the New York Times says. "Pavone strengthens this book with a string of head-spinning revelations in its last pages. ... The tireless scheming of all four principals truly exceeds all sane expectations." Copies of the book are available at the main library circ…

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Business
Teaneck Rotary Raises $17K For Haitian Relief Teaneck Rotary Raises $17K For Haitian Relief
Teaneck Rotary Raises $17K For Haitian Relief TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Rotary Club presented Haiti's Burn Advocates Network nearly $17,000 last week. Club president Tamarha Ellerbe presented a check to Samuel Davis, on the organization's behalf. The funds Rotary raised at its annual gala will help treat burn victims and implement burn prevention education programs. The Burn Advocates Network notes that "95 percent of fire‐related burns occur in low and middle‐income countries, where prevention programs are almost nonexistent and open fires for cooking, lighting or heating are commonplace." For more information about the …

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Lifestyle
Glen Rock Pool Open For Lap Swimming Now, General Hours On May 27 Glen Rock Pool Open For Lap Swimming Now, General Hours On May 27
Glen Rock Pool Open For Lap Swimming Now, General Hours On May 27 GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Municipal Pool is currently open for lap swimming, and general hours will begin on Friday, May 27. Lap hours are generally 8-10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 9-11 on weekends. Check pool hours for various sessions here. For more information about the pool, including membership, fees and regulations, visit the borough website here.

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News
Palisades Park Mayor, Council Halve Tax Increase Palisades Park Mayor, Council Halve Tax Increase
Palisades Park Mayor, Council Halve Tax Increase PALISADES PARK, N.J. -- Palisades Park Mayor James Rotundo says budget issues have been identified which can result in a total tax levy reduction of $275,000.After an in-depth review of the failed school budget the mayor and council found the tax increase was too large and didn't adequately address much-needed infrastructure issues. They also identified $85,000 in additional projected revenue and reduced $190,500 what they characterized as unnecessary or redundant spending increase. "We found several areas where the school administration had underestimated the revenue coming in and over…

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News
North Haledon: Gather Your Paper And Cardboard North Haledon: Gather Your Paper And Cardboard
North Haledon: Gather Your Paper And Cardboard NORTH HALEDON, N.J. -- The Borough of North Haledon is reminding residents that curbside pickup for paper and cardboard is Wednesday, May 18. So, "please remember to put your recycling out tonight," the borough notes in a Tuesday Facebook post. To keep up with borough-related events and announcements -- from lost dogs to health clinics -- follow the borough on Facebook.

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