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Holmes Students Build Circuits In Edison's Workshop Holmes Students Build Circuits In Edison's Workshop
Holmes Students Build Circuits In Edison's Workshop DARIEN, Conn. -- Fourth graders at Holmes Elementary School recently got to explore circuitry in their classrooms. The students built both parallel and series circuits, as part of High Touch High Tech's program Edison's Workshop. High Touch High Tech -- with its logo of "Science Made Fun!" -- provides interactive events at schools, camps and parties. Elementary programs offered by the Connecticut incarnation include "Biome Sweet Home," "Get Buggy" and "Weather or Not." Holmes Elementary has students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It's one of…

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Schools
Ramsey Public Education Foundation Readies Annual Run Ramsey Public Education Foundation Readies Annual Run
Ramsey Public Education Foundation Readies Annual Run RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Ramsey Public Education Foundation invites the public to join its third annual "Sprint for Our Schools" 5K and family fun run, on Saturday, May 7.Here are some race details: The registration fee includes performance race shirts -- guaranteed to runners registered by May 1 -- available in men's, women's and youth sizes. Race packets, containing your bib, chip and race shirt, can be picked up at Sports Authority on Rt. 17 North in Ramsey from 12-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 6. You can also pick up your packet on race day, starting at 7 a.m. There will be a…

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Politics
Greenwich Board of Selectman To Hold Special Meeting Thursday Greenwich Board of Selectman To Hold Special Meeting Thursday
Greenwich Board of Selectman To Hold Special Meeting Thursday GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 7, to consider approval of a Byram Park New Pool access policy and a State Historic Preservation Office policy.The SHPO issue deals with a "Declaration of Preservation Agreement" for the Old Barn at Greenwich Point Park. The meeting will be at 11 a.m. in the Mazza Room, Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd. For agendas of past and upcoming board meetings, click here.

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News
Westport Planners To Review Zoning Regs On April 7 Westport Planners To Review Zoning Regs On April 7
Westport Planners To Review Zoning Regs On April 7 WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport's Planning & Zoning Commission will review a new amendment to the zoning regulations at its meeting on Thursday, April 7.The amendment, No. 711, was submitted by William Achilles Jr. It proposes expanding the list of incentives offered in support of historic preservation, to include lot area and lot shape for non-conforming lots located in the residential AAA (2-acre) zoning district, if the property meets specific criteria outlined in the amendment. Anyone interested in this amendment is encouraged to attend the P&Z's public hearing. You can also submit …

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Obituaries
Shirley A. Sanders, 73, River Edge Shirley A. Sanders, 73, River Edge
Shirley A. Sanders, 73, River Edge RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- Shirley Ann (Schwarz) Sanders, of River Edge, died on Sunday, April 3. She was 73. Born in Nyack, New York, Sanders worked in the Radiology Department of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center for 28 years. She was a Disney enthusiast and avid pin collector, and she loved to dance. Sanders is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Sanders Sr.; children Bill Sanders and his wife Donna, Matthew Sanders and his wife Irene, and Dawn Bennewitz and her husband Richard; grandchildren Justin, Casey, Chelsea, Tiffany, Jessica, Kristen and Kelsey; great-granddaughter Aubree L…

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Obituaries
Louis Alessi, 87, Longtime Glen Rock Resident Louis Alessi, 87, Longtime Glen Rock Resident
Louis Alessi, 87, Longtime Glen Rock Resident GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Louis Alessi, a longtime Glen Rock resident, died on Sunday, April 3. He was 87. Born and raised in the Bronx, Alessi was known for his mechanical building skills, gardening and baking. He also enjoyed photography. Prior to retiring, he was a machinist with Sealed Air Corp., in Fair Lawn, for 30 years. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Rotella and her husband Gennaro, and Luanne Szwast and husband Ed; and grandchildren Emily, Christopher and Lauren. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna (Wilde) Alessi. Visiting hours will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at V…

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Events
April Watercolor Classes Run At Cliffside Park Library April Watercolor Classes Run At Cliffside Park Library
April Watercolor Classes Run At Cliffside Park Library CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- The Cliffside Park Library will be hosting an adult watercolor class every Saturday in April. A $30 non-refundable cash deposit is required on the first day of class -- Saturday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m. Contact Maria or a circulation staff member to register for this class. Call to register and get your supply list: 201-945-2867. Cliffside Park Public Library is located at 505 Palisade Ave., in Cliffside Park. For more information about library resources and activities, visit its website, or follow it on Facebook or Twitter.

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Police & Fire
Upper Saddle River Fire Department Dealt With Downed Trees Sunday Upper Saddle River Fire Department Dealt With Downed Trees Sunday
Upper Saddle River Fire Department Dealt With Downed Trees Sunday UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Upper Saddle River Fire Department was dispatched to back-to-back calls for trees down involving power lines on Sunday afternoon, April 3. One was on Plymouth Road and another on Union Avenue. "Chief Vierheilig, Asst Chief Rauch, Engine 1232, and Utility 1251 responded," a department Facebook post noted. "Crews established a perimeter at both scenes to maintain a safe area until power companies arrived to make repairs." The windy weather downed trees across the region, and nearby Ramsey Rescue spent time clearing trees as well.

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Schools
Sample A Taste Of 2016, Benefit Immaculate Conception Tuition Assistance Sample A Taste Of 2016, Benefit Immaculate Conception Tuition Assistance
Sample A Taste Of 2016, Benefit Immaculate Conception Tuition Assistance LODI, N.J. -- The Alumnae Association of Immaculate Conception High School presents its "A Taste of ... 2016" fundraiser on Thursday, April 21. The school is in Lodi."Join us for samplings of the specialties from local restaurants with grand raffle and gift baskets," organizers note. Tickets are $30, or $25 for seniors. Sponsorship packages are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Advancement Office at 973-773-2400. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m., at 258 South Main St., in Lodi. The fundraiser supports ICHS tuition assistance. Th…

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Lifestyle
Bergen County Wildcats Beefsteak Fundraiser Comes Roaring Into Wyckoff Bergen County Wildcats Beefsteak Fundraiser Comes Roaring Into Wyckoff
Bergen County Wildcats Beefsteak Fundraiser Comes Roaring Into Wyckoff WALDWICK, N.J. -- The Bergen County Wildcats' 20th annual all-you-can-eat beefsteak dinner fundraiser will come to Wyckoff on Saturday, April 9.Vegetarian and chicken-dinner options are also available by advance request. Tickets are by advance-sale only and are $45, or $25, for children under 13. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m., at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 467 Grandview Ave., in Wyckoff. Contact Tami Moses at 201-538-6759. Also, if you are unable to attend but still want to make a donation, send it to Bergen County Wildcats Program, P.O. Box 136, Waldwick, NJ 07463. "Th…

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