As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many older adults have found themselves feeling lonely and isolated. Considering what has been going around for the last few months, we can no longer visit our senior loved ones the way he used to. Thankfully, the internet and video calls have somehow helped ensure their well-being in these uncertain times. Here is a list of some other activities you can do to make them feel connected with the family while maintaining a safe distance Send them a letter or a card No number of video calls can ever ...

With interest rates under 2.5% it’s a great time to buy a home.   Summer is generally a slow time in the market for listing homes and this year is no different.  It is a Sellers’ Market with few homes on the market and buyers available to buy.  I live in a community of 1600 homes.  As I write this, there are only six homes on the market!   Normally there used to be 10% of homes on the market, and a five-month supply was a normal market. Now you have a month, or less of supply. Today, buyers are ...

Tuesday night, the setting sun was an incredible neon orange color. I headed back into the studio and announced to my students, "Class trip! Everyone outside!" Together we walked to the end of the parking lot to share this solar phenomena. What made it so different was the surrounding sky wasn't nearly as lit up, it was more of a light gray violet with a touch of orange, but very subtle.  I learned later it was caused by the smoke emanating from the tragic fires in the Northwest, which made the visual experience ...

Night Walk: In memory of 9/11   A cool night, finally. A soft breeze.   Walking, walking, no distractions other than an occasional car passing by. Crickets and katydids surround me with their chirping song.   No real sense of distance in the darkened streets. Houses make themselves known by lights peeking through window shades.   A half moon throws shadows of leafy branches across my path. All is calm.   I turn the corner and ...

As communities throughout New Jersey return to a “new normal”, it is more important than ever that patients know Atlantic Health System has resumed care for planned surgeries, treatments and check-ups, and that they can depend on us to keep them safe. Learn more from Atlantic Health System caregivers in this television commercial, appearing here as well as select television networks in the coming weeks. To learn more about how Atlantic Health System is keeping patients safe, ...

Passaic Valley Water Commission shut down water service in Clifton on Notch Road between Grove Street and Donnalin Place after NJDOT contractor hit service while digging. Customers on Notch Rd. between Grove St. and Donnalin Pl will have no water. Connect with us at www.PVWC.com, follow PVWC on Twitter (@PVWC), Instagram (@passaic_valley_water) and connect with us on Facebook (@thePVWC).  

There’s still time to go forward this Fall and register for classes at Passaic County Community College (PCCC). Whether you are a recent high school graduate or an adult student just starting or returning to college, there’s never been a more critical time or better place than PCCC to prepare for your future. PCCC offers academic excellence, close-to-home convenience, and strong support for student success, all at one of the most affordable tuition rates in Passaic County. In fact, students who do their first two years of ...

As the school year gets underway, concern for the health and safety of the students and staff of the Wayne Public Schools continues to grow.  The Wayne Education Association (WEA) shares those concerns and has taken a step to help to ease one of them. With the limited number of PPE being supplied by the administration, the WEA wanted to step up and provide additional protections. To this end, the WEA has purchased close to 500 desk shields for the students within our district’s schools. These shields can be used along with ...

Each year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we observe National Grandparents Day. Although it’s not as widely recognized as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, if you’re a grandparent, you probably want to do whatever you can to help your grandchildren on their journeys through life. So, you might want to consider the following moves: • Contribute to their education. If you want to help your grandchildren pay for college, you have a variety of options, including 529 plans. You could also simply set aside some ...

First day of school jitters are common across all age groups, including parents and teachers who often report feeling a little anxious as summer comes to an end. In general, students tend to experience a mix of anxiety and excitement about the first day of school due to various changes that can include a new teacher, increased work load and making new friends. If they have experienced bullying or academic struggles, this anxiety may be heightened. However, the past six months have been anything but routine due to the COVID-19 pandemic which ...