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New Jersey's Failing Infrastructure

For decades, New Jersey has been kicking the can down the road with regard to infrastructure. Well, as of now even that road is in such bad shape, that the can can’t be kicked any further. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave New Jersey a failing grade of D+. Almost 10% of our bridges are “structurally deficient”. The same for about 42% of our roads. Water systems, NJ Transit, and wastewater systems all exhibit similar deficiencies. Folks, the Garden State is falling apart. Question: What does New Jersey do to ...

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New Jersey's Failing Infrastructure

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By JOHN WISNIEWSKI & JACK CIATTARELLI

For decades, New Jersey has been kicking the can down the road with regard to infrastructure. Well, as of now even that road is in such bad shape, that the can can’t be kicked any further.

The American Society of Civil Engineers gave New Jersey a failing grade of D+. Almost 10% of our bridges are “structurally deficient”. The same for about 42% of our roads. Water systems, NJ ...

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By WAYNE PARKS & RECREATION

October 9, 2019

Join Wayne Parks & Recreation for the Amazing Turkey Race on Saturday, November 2nd. This fun family event combines a race to find hidden turkeys, a mystery to solve, prizes to win, and entertainment for kids and adults! There is no fee to participate, but we do ask each family to make a donation that will help families in need this holiday season!

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Hawthorne, NJ – The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Passaic County Sheriff’s Office and Friends of Passaic County Parks, Inc. will be hosting the county’s fourth annual Paws in the Park on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00AM - 4:00PM at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne.

“Our Passaic County community includes our furry friends, which is ...

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Researchers at Kessler Foundation in West Orange, NJ are studying new ways of relieving unwanted symptoms associated with breast cancer treatments. Many women report experiencing weakness & fatigue that lingers long after treatments have ended. These symptoms can diminish quality of life & interfere with daily activities. If you are a woman aged 40-75, who was diagnosed with ...

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Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will offer free guided tours of Laurelwood Arboretum on Sunday, October 20 at 12:30 pm. This last tour of the season offers opportunities to enjoy the fall foliage and some unusual fall-blooming flowers.

To join a tour, meet at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Road West in Wayne. Trained tour guides will lead visitors ...

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Some taxpayers may think they need to visit an IRS office for help in person with their tax issues. However, many of these people may actually find what they need online or by phone. In fact, many questions can be answered without ever having to visit to an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.

Finding answers to their tax questions.
Taxpayers can use several resources to find answers:

The ...

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WAYNE, NJ - Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will host an exhibit of paintings by César Jerez from October 6 through October 31 at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne. The opening reception for the exhibit will be on Sunday, October 6 from 2:30 pm to 4 pm. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend. For anyone who wishes ...

Milestones

Menoski - Stoul Engagement

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October 9, 2019

Janna and Igor Stoul of Montville are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter Val Stoul to Lulzim Menoski, son of Pajo and Lulzime Menoski of Wayne.

On June 12 of this year, Lulzim took Val on one of their favorite trips - a ride on their BMX bikes to North Cove Park in Wayne where Val was surprised with a ring and she immediately said Yes!

Lulzim and Val own ...