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Mahwah Museum President John Edwards Will Discuss 'Boroughitis' At Talk Mahwah Museum President John Edwards Will Discuss 'Boroughitis' At Talk
Mahwah Museum President John Edwards Will Discuss 'Boroughitis' At Talk MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah Museum's Vice President, John Edwards, will present a gallery talk on Sunday, March 13, as part of the new exhibit "Hohokus Township: Mahwah and Boroughitis in Northwest Bergen." The talk will cover the boroughs of Allendale and Ramsey, their formation from Hohokus Township and some of the causes of "boroughitis." Edwards will also discuss some of the things that make the boroughs unique, like the Celery Farm, the Fell house, the Old Stone House, and the influence of the Paterson and Ramapo Railroad on the growth of the boroughs. He'll also go int…

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Schools
Old Tappan Dance Festival Registration Open Old Tappan Dance Festival Registration Open
Old Tappan Dance Festival Registration Open OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- An International Dance Festival will be hosted by T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School on Friday, April 22 -- but practices are beginning now. The following categories of dance are being offered: Greek dance Italian dance Korean traditional dance modern Korean drum dance Armenian dance Indian dance American hip/hop Registration sign-up began in late January; practices were to begin in the first week of February. Watch for more details on the time of the performance, as the event gets closer. The dance festival will be in the school gym.

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News
Redding Rep. Shaban Reminds Residents Of ID Needed For Domestic Travel Redding Rep. Shaban Reminds Residents Of ID Needed For Domestic Travel
Redding Rep. Shaban Reminds Residents Of ID Needed For Domestic Travel REDDING, Conn. -- State Rep. John Shaban is offering the following guidelines about about ID requirements and air travel based on some recent inquiries he has received. Shaban represents Easton, Redding and Weston.  There have been recent changes to ID guidelines for domestic flights. The short answer is that people don't need passports for these flights. Not yet, anyway. The federal REAL ID Act has launched a national strategy to create secure driver's licenses and IDs. Airline passengers now need licenses or ID cards that comply with the REAL ID Act -- or have an additional accepted for…

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Events
Two Chocolate-Making Events At Wilton Historical Society Two Chocolate-Making Events At Wilton Historical Society
Two Chocolate-Making Events At Wilton Historical Society WILTON, Conn. -- Two "Sweets for Sweethearts" workshops will be featured Thursday, Feb. 11 by the Wilton Historical Society -- one for kids, one for adults. The society is reprising its popular chocolate-making workshops with an afternoon session for kids grades K-8 and an evening one for adults. The one-hour sessions will use an extensive collection of small chocolate molds, including hearts, stars and a multitude of animals. While Colonial forefathers had no chocolate candies, since they weren't common until the mid-1800s, participants will make something extra nice for their Va…

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Lifestyle
Love Is In The Air At The Shops At Riverside In Hackensack Love Is In The Air At The Shops At Riverside In Hackensack
Love Is In The Air At The Shops At Riverside In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Shoppers looking for Valentine’s Day gift ideas will find a multitude of options at Simon’s The Shops at Riverside. Gift ideas for the holiday from the center's upscale retailers include: Tiffany & Co. – The infinity symbol is "a powerful icon representing continuous connection, energy and vitality," notes a news release. "It’s the perfect emblem of your own personal love story." Godiva – You can hand over your heart, with the 2016 Valentine's Day Keepsake Chocolate Heart. The 40-piece chocolates are "elegantly wrapped in sumptuous red satin.…

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Obituaries
Hugo 'Bub' Harris, 94, Bridgeport Resident Hugo 'Bub' Harris, 94, Bridgeport Resident
Hugo 'Bub' Harris, 94, Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport resident Hugo "Bub" Harris died on Sunday, Jan. 10. He was 94. Born in Alabama, Harris was a WWII veteran. He was a longtime service repairman for Sears & Roebuck. He is survived by his former wife, Rosetta Long Harris; children Gwendolyn Randall, Patrick Harris, Theodore Harris, Jeanette Harris and Michael Parker Harris; and grandchildren, great grand-children, family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Dea Harris. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Salem Lutheran Church, 3…

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Schools
Younger Wayne Township Students Perform Well On PARCC Exams Younger Wayne Township Students Perform Well On PARCC Exams
Younger Wayne Township Students Perform Well On Parcc Exams WAYNE, N.J. -- Wayne students showed strong performance on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers exam, compared to other school systems, according to the school district.  At least the younger students did. The Board of Education was to provide the community with an update about test performance during its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 4. For example, seventh-grade students scored 18 percentage points above the state average in language arts. Additionally, elementary school students achieved strong results in math and outperformed the rest of the state by an …

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Events
Darien's JoyRide Studio Offers Change Of Heart Event For Go Red For Women Darien's JoyRide Studio Offers Change Of Heart Event For Go Red For Women
Darien's JoyRide Studio Offers Change Of Heart Event For Go Red For Women DARIEN, Conn. -- JoyRide Cycling Studio, dedicated to indoor cycling classes, will host fundraising rides for Change of Heart Saturday and Sunday at its Wilton studio. Change of Heart is a grassroots fitness program, presented by SELF Magazine, that works to educate women about heart disease and stroke in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. "Each year, one in three women die of heart disease and stroke, yet it’s 80 percent preventable," said Go Red For Women spokeswoman Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum. "Change of Heart connects us with passionate wo…

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Obituaries
Maria Gibek, 63, Stamford Resident Maria Gibek, 63, Stamford Resident
Maria Gibek, 63, Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford resident Maria Gibek died Sunday, Jan. 31. She was 63. She is survived by her husband, Ryszard. A Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 325 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Interment will immediately follow at Woodland Cemetery in Stamford.

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Obituaries
Eugene 'Chick' Talgo, 88, Lifetime Mamaroneck Resident Eugene 'Chick' Talgo, 88, Lifetime Mamaroneck Resident
Eugene 'Chick' Talgo, 88, Lifetime Mamaroneck Resident MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Eugene "Chick" Talgo, a lifetime Mamaroneck resident, died on Wednesday, Feb. 3. He was 88.  He was born September 7, 1927 to Harry and Frances Talgo. He was a Navy veteran Talgo was a guidance counselor in the Mamaroneck Schools for many years. He was also treasurer of the MAMTA Federal Credit Union. Talgo was a member of Orienta Beach Club, where he also served on the board of directors. He was also an avid golfer and tennis player. He is survived by his wife, Nina; children Jon, Kristen, Brian, Mark and Lauren Speare; and grandchildren Kirsten, Erin, Kris…

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