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Politics: 2010 Bergen Republican Convention Gets Lively

For the first time in years, there has been serious contention for nominations at the Bergen County Republican Convention. The buzz at the convention was that there is dissatisfaction with "business as usual", and many more people in the community have decided that they want to get more involved.

Published: Mar 28, 2010 - 12:20 PM
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Libraries: A Message from the Executive Director of BCCLS

reprinted with permission from Robert W. White

Friends,

Our central site was without power from 10PM Saturday night until 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. Full Internet service was restored Wednesday morning, and you can again see our web page and catalog. The request feature for books and media was back again Thursday afternoon. During the power outage, which many of you experienced at your own homes and businesses, the public libraries acted as warming centers for some -- it was indeed very cold earlier this week, recharging stations for patron cell phones and laptops, and in many libraries a free WiFi hotspot for people to get in touch via the Internet. We're terribly sorry for any inconvenience our outage has caused you but all materials due from last Saturday through this Friday had their due dates extended so that you would not be charged fines for being unable to return or renew items. Some of you are still dealing with absence of power, flooding of some portions of your property and damage to and from trees.

Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time.

Published: Mar 22, 2010 - 08:04 PM
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Restaurant Reviews: International Buffet

International Buffet

Foster Village
505 South Washington Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
201 384-5418
Fax: 201 384-5428

Open Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Friday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

There's a thing about buffet-style restaurants. You are never going to have top quality in steam table food, although some dishes fare better than others. But the results can range from inedible (and those restaurants seldom stay in business for long), to near-top quality. International Buffet lies in the vast area in between, but, luckily for area residents, it is closer to the latter than the former.

Published: Mar 21, 2010 - 01:24 PM
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Home and Garden: Nor'Easter Hits Area Hard

The three-day storm that hit New Jersey last week has been called the worst in New Jersey's history, at least by New Jersey's Public Service Electric & Gas. And it certainly was bad, leaving thousands of area residents and many businesses without power, felling trees, and flooding homes.

Published: Mar 20, 2010 - 11:57 PM
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Libraries: "Blind Date" with a book at New Milford Public Library

From Terry McColl, Director of the New Milford Public Library and BCCLS:

Have a Valentine "Blind Date" with a book at New Milford Library

Want a fun way to read something new? Have a "blind date" with a book from New Milford Public Library. From today Friday, February 12th until Sunday, February 14th, Valentine's Day, come in to the Library and pick out a wrapped book. You won't know what it is until you get home!

Published: Feb 12, 2010 - 06:49 PM
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Home and Garden: Holiday Decorations

This year, the houses were decorated in a somewhat more subdued manner than usual. However, on the recommendation of a reader who was upset about the lack of a decoration contest in the area, this reporter took it upon himself to drive around on a cold winter's night, photographing some of the more interesting houses he found, gamely setting up his tripod and dodging passing cars. Here are the results.

Published: Dec 23, 2009 - 09:40 PM
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Parks: Winter Wonderland

Well, the blizzard didn't hit us too badly; only about 6 inches of the stuff. However, strangely enough, instead of everybody going on their Wii Stations and playing VirtuaSled, the kids were out behind Boro Hall in New Milford on their sleds, snowboards, or, if lacking anything else, cardboard boxes and blankets.

Published: Dec 23, 2009 - 12:31 AM
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Libraries: Bergenfield Friends Holiday Party

Celebrating the holiday season, the Friends of the Bergenfield Library had their annual meeting on December 13, which doubled as a holiday party open to the general public. In spite of heavy rain, it went on (unlike the Bergenfield Holiday Party), and a great time was had by all.

Published: Dec 22, 2009 - 03:46 PM
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Events: Bergenfield Holiday Party Canceled for Rain

The Bergenfield Holiday Party has been canceled due to rain. It has been rescheduled to December 20th. See the calendar for updates.

Published: Dec 13, 2009 - 12:44 PM

Events: Bergenfield Honors its Veterans

The Bergenfield Public Schools presented a full program to honor Bergenfield's veterans on Veterans Day. Photos follow...

Published: Nov 15, 2009 - 11:36 PM
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