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Monday, October 10, 2011

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Busy Week in Borough Highlighted by BOE Special Meeting, Candidates Night

A quick look at just some of what’s going on in Fort Lee this Columbus Day week

Monday is Columbus Day, a federal holiday—meaning no school, among other things, and hopefully, a day off from work; but once we get to Tuesday, Fort Lee’s in for a pretty busy week. Below is a quick look at five things you should know about this week and/or might not want to miss: Number one: (Tuesday, 6 p.m. – Fort Lee School No. 1) BOE Special Meeting The Fort Lee Board of Education meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the School No. 1 library for a special public meeting on the role of acting superintendent. The board will listen to the public for one hour—from 6 to 7 p.m.—and then go into private session. Members of the public will be limited to three minutes each, and the meeting will be capped at one hour. This will be strictly enforced, …

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Fort Lee Borough School No. 1, Lewis F. Cole Middle School, Fort Lee Museum, and 1 more ›

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

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Five Things to Know About National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Think Pink: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Number one National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was established in 1985 as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries (now part of AstraZeneca, maker of several anti-breast cancer drugs) to promote mammography as the most effective weapon in the fight against breast cancer.  Number two In October 1983 the first Race for the Cure was held in Dallas, Texas, where 800 people participated. By 2002 the number of participants reached 1.3 million. Number three In the fall of 1991, the Susan G. Komen Foundation handed out pink ribbons to participants in its New York City race for breast cancer survivors. Number four In 1993 Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of …

Monday, September 26, 2011

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BOE Meeting, Planning Board, School and Library Events & The “Tour” This Week

A quick look at some of what’s going on in Fort Lee this week

Below is a quick look at five things you should know about this week and/or might not want to miss: Number one: The Fort Lee Board of Education meets Monday at 8 p.m. in the School No. 1 library for its regular business meeting. The agenda for the meeting is highlighted by a resolution that would appoint now Assistant Superintendent of Schools Steven Engravalle as Acting Superintendent of Schools effective November 1. Number two There will also be a regular public meeting of the Fort Lee Planning Board Monday at Borough Hall’s Council Chambers. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. with a work session and continues at 7:30 p.m. with a regular public meeting. The agenda for the meeting includes the following: Memorialization APPROVED Block 5452, …

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Fort Lee Borough High School, Fort Lee Public Library, and Fort Lee Community Center

Friday, September 23, 2011

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Registering to Vote in November General Election

The deadline to register is Oct. 18; here are five things you should know

Below are fives things you should know about registering to vote in November’s General Election: Number one Tuesday, Oct. 18, is the last day for residents to register to vote for the November 8 General Election in the State of New Jersey, according to information posted on the Borough of Fort Lee’s website and originating from the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections. Number two You have to be an American Citizen, at least 18 (on or before November 8, 2011) and a resident of Bergen County by October 18, 2011. County residents can register to vote at the Office of the Superintendent of Elections, at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 380, in Hackensack. The Hackensack office is offering extended hours on Oct. 18: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can …

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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Mayor and Council, Car Wash Fundraiser and More

A quick look at some of what’s going on in Fort Lee the rest of this week

Below is a quick look at five things you should know about this week and/or might not want to miss: Number one: Thursday concludes a week of “back-to-school nights,” when Fort Lee High School and the Fort Lee Early Childhood Center hold theirs—each at their own facility, and each starting at 7 p.m. Number two The Fort Lee Mayor and Council also meet Thursday in Borough Hall’s second-floor conference room for an executive session. Members of the public wishing to attend should plan on showing up at about 8 p.m. The agenda for the executive session is available by clicking here or by visiting the Borough of Fort Lee’s website. Patch will take a closer look at what’s on the agenda later in the day Thursday. Number three: The Borough of Fort …

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Fort Lee Community Center

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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Five Things To Know About ‘Peace Day’

The Fort Lee Peace Vigil will march to Leonia Wednesday afternoon/evening to meet their counterparts and participate in International Day of Peace events

International Day of Peace—otherwise known as "Peace Day"—is Wednesday. According to internationaldayofpeace.org, Peace Day “provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.” The Fort Lee Peace Vigil will mark the occasion Wednesday by marching for peace from the corner of Lemoine Ave. and Bruce Reynolds Blvd., making a right on Main St. and continuing all the way to Broad St. in Leonia for a celebration that includes music, poetry, spoken word and prayer, according to one of the Fort Lee group’s co-founders. Below are five facts about “Peace Day” in honor of the occasion: Number one Established in 1981 by the UN to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly, the …

Helen Oppenheimer

11:36 am on Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Here is a beautiful video honoring the International Day of Peace with the words of St. Francis of Asssi : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzoX7jhfuHo   more ›

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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Five Things: Fort Lee’s 17th Annual Health Fair

Five things: a quick look at the health fair, which is less than a month away

Mark your calendars; the Fort Lee Health Department's 17th annual health fair is coming sooner than you may think—Saturday, Oct. 15, in fact, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jack Alter Fort Lee Community Center. Below are some facts you may want to be aware of prior to attending: Number one Pre-registration is required for numbers two, three and four below and can be done by contacting the Fort Lee Health Department at 201-592-3500, ext. 1518. Free transportation will be provided by the Fort Lee Parking Authority and can be arranged by calling 201-592-3500, ext. 1518 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. Number two A seasonal flu vaccine will be available for adults 18 and older (see number one about pre-registration). The vaccine is free for …

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Fort Lee Community Center

Monday, September 19, 2011

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Back-to-School Nights, More This Week

A quick look at some of what’s going on in Fort Lee this week

Below is a quick look at five things you should know about this week and/or might not want to miss: Number one: The Fort Lee School District is holding the second two of six back-to-school nights this week Monday, when School No. 1 and School No. 3 have theirs at their respective buildings starting at 7 p.m. Number two Tuesday marks back-to-school night for School No. 2 and School No. 4. Both events also take place at 7 p.m. at each school. Number three: And finally Thursday concludes a half-week of back-to-school nights, when Fort Lee High School and the Fort Lee Early Childhood Center have their own—each at their own facility, and each starting at 7 p.m. Note: Early dismissal days are only for school buildings scheduled for back-to-…

Monday, September 12, 2011

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BOE, Council Meet, 40th Anniversary of Closing of Palisades Amusement Park This Week

A quick look at some of what’s going on in Fort Lee this week

Below is a quick look at five things you should know about this week and/or might not want to miss: Number one: The Fort Lee Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting Monday. The meeting is at 8 p.m. in the Fort Lee School No. 1 library. You can download the agenda for the BOE’s regular meeting by clicking here or by visiting the school district’s website. Number two Monday also marks the 40thanniversary of the closing of the Palisades Amusement Park. The Fort Lee Museum at 1588 Palisade Ave. host a special ceremony commemorating the occasion. As part of this ceremony, the Fort Lee Historical Society will present former Palisades Amusement Park vice president and chief of public relations Sol Abrams with the Fort Lee Museum…

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Fort Lee Museum

Friday, September 9, 2011

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Five "Acts of Caring" In Honor of 9/11 Pt. 3

The Volunteer Center of Bergen County suggests area residents mark the 10 year anniversary by serving the community

This year marks the 10th anniversary since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Two years ago, Sept. 11 was named a national day of service in honor of those who lost their lives and the heroes who saved and helped many during the attacks and their aftermath. This year, the goal is for people to log more than 1,000 acts of service to pay tribute to lives lost and to honor the heroes. Once you complete an act of service, you can enter it into a database which will keep track of all the wonderful deeds being done around the county. This week Patch is sharing ways you can serve the community. To get more information on any of these opportunities, visit the Volunteer Center's website. Here are five more volunteer opportunities:

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