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Hackensack Discussion / Re: City Council Election (Updated 6/5/05)
« on: July 14, 2005, 09:54:41 AM »
The following appeared in the July 13, 2005 edition of The Record:

Even living in a foreign country, I keep abreast of what goes on in my hometown of Hackensack through The Record's Web site. And even from a foreign country, I'm tired of the criticism of former Mayor Jack Zisa now that he has left office - not that I wasn't tired of it while he was in office.

In his "Something fishy going on in Hackensack" (Other Views, July 8), Columnist Lawrence Aaron chastises Hackensack as a "Zisa fiefdom." Those of us who supported Zisa during his years in office are tired of hearing such nonsensical terms applied to our city.

We voted for Jack Zisa because we believed in him and his vision for Hackensack. There's something special about being from Hackensack, something you take with you no matter where in the world you live. I was always proud to call Jack my mayor, just as I was proud to call Joseph DeFalco my principal when I was a Hackensack High School student and just as I am proud to call Marlin Townes my mayor now.

Hackensack is also The Record's hometown. It should be proud of it as well. And it ought to give the New Visions for Hackensack team a chance before cutting it down in print time and time again.

John Bellocchio

Fredericton, N. B., Canada, July 11

The writer is the son of Hackensack Board of Education member John F. Bellocchio.

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"Hackensack's chance" (Editorial, July 3) on the recent Hackensack municipal election was on the mark.

The appointment of Joseph Zisa as the city attorney shows that nepotism is alive and well and that the city remains under Zisa family control.

Although selection of a municipal court judge was not among appointments made July 1, the new City Council should consider the removal of Judge Louis Dinice, who served under the previous administration. Dinice's disrespectful handling of residents (not criminals) in the courtroom has been offensive.

He has commented on their command of the English language; such remarks are not necessary for conducting the court's business. It also appears to be his theme that all are guilty until proven innocent.

It is every citizen's right to be treated with respect.

Rhonda Bembry

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Proposed plan for County DPW/PD
« on: July 14, 2005, 12:08:18 AM »
Update (7/13/05):  The Freeholders passed the bond ordinance to purchase the Goldberg site.  The Freeholders also passed Freeholder Padilla's resolution to get the Fletcher Creamer property appraised. 

While the Freeholders indicated that it was probably too late to move the site of Kansas Street Shelter, Freeholder Padilla still holds out some hope.

At the least, it appears that if the Creamer property becomes available, serious thought will be given to consolidating other County properties to that location, like the Probation office currently on River Street.

More to come.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Services for the homeless...
« on: July 14, 2005, 12:07:34 AM »
Update:  The Freeholders passed the bond ordinance to purchase the Goldberg site.  The Freeholders also passed Freeholder Padilla's resolution to get the Fletcher Creamer property appraised. 

While the Freeholders indicated that it was probably too late to move the site of Kansas Street Shelter, Freeholder Padilla still holds out some hope.

At the least, it appears that, if the Creamer property becomes available, serious thought will be given to consolidating other County properties to that location, like the Probation office currently on River Street.

More to come.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: City Council Election (Updated 6/5/05)
« on: July 12, 2005, 11:26:06 PM »
Some posts that appeared here now appear in a new topic: Civilian Complaint Review Board

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Civilian Complaint Review Board
« on: July 12, 2005, 11:24:22 PM »
Related stories:

Teaneck's watchdog panel at crossroads

Community seeks to improve dialogue with police (Hackensack)

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Events & Calendar / Inter-Chamber of Commerce Networking Event
« on: July 12, 2005, 05:15:31 PM »
Inter-Chamber
After-Business Hours Networking
& Business Card Exchange

Come and enjoy another great evening of
Business Networking
(The only thing it costs is your time)

Tuesday, July 19th
5:30pm - 7:30pm or so....
At
The Excelsior
190 Route 46 East
Saddle Brook, NJ  07663
Tel: 973-772-9900

Participating Chambers:
Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce
Greater Hackensack Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Saddle Brook Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Fort Lee Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Paramus Chamber of Commerce

NO RSVP needed • Just Show Up!
Cash Bar • Stay for Dinner
Promotions Table • Bring Business Cards

Please circulate to your co-workers, if you cannot attend

Greater Hackensack Chamber of Commerce
5 University Plaza Drive
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-489-3700
Fax: 201-489-1741
Email: ChamberHackNJ@aol.com
Website: www.hackensackchamber.org

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Free Classifieds and Announcements / Important Freeholder Meeting This Wednesday (Attend!)
« on: July 12, 2005, 01:47:28 PM »
The Bergen County Freeholders will vote on a measure to purchase the S. Goldberg property on River Street on Wednesday night, July 13, 2005, 8:00 p.m.  The Freeholders plan on constructing a new County Police and Public Works facility on this site.

In addition, the Freeholders are expected to pass a bond ordinance that will fund the construction of a proposed 100-room homeless shelter on East Kansas Street.

In the July 6, 2005 edition of "The Chronicle", Freeholder Tomas Padilla advocates an alternate location for the shelter, police and public works facilities, - namely, the J. Fletcher Creamer property on E. Broadway, about ¼ mile away from the proposed site.   

The Hackensack Business Community and several other city officials agree with Freeholder Padilla's position.  Moving these facilities away from River Street, East Kansas Street and Main Street will allow for better, higher tax-ratable projects to be built on these prime locations.  In addition, Main Street’s economic redevelopment will be less hampered by the inevitable increase in homeless activity the new shelter will generate.

The Main Street Special Improvement District (SID) is charged with the daunting task of revitalizing a sizable portion of Main Street.  Towards that end, the SID has made significant strides.  The group is focused, energized and committed to its task.  However, placement of the homeless shelter on the East Kansas Street location poses a serious obstacle to Main Street's growth. 

The Bergen County Jail, Parole Office, Probation Office and other county facilities present enough challenges for the City’s economic revitalization. The City and its business leaders understand the need for the homeless shelter.  Likewise, County leadership should understand the need for Hackensack’s economic development.  The Freeholders should thoroughly evaluate whether or not the Fletcher Creamer property is a viable alternative.  This arrangement could be a win/win for all parties involved. 

Residents are urged to attend the Freeholder meeting Wednesday night and voice support for Freeholder Padilla’s initiative to relocate the proposed county facilities.   The meeting takes place at the County Executive Building, at Essex and Hudson Streets. Click here for Directions.

Note: Freeholder Padilla, The City of Hackensack and Main Street Special Improvement District did not contribute to this article.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Services for the homeless...
« on: July 12, 2005, 01:46:27 PM »
The Bergen County Freeholders will vote on a measure to purchase the S. Goldberg property on River Street on Wednesday night, July 13, 2005, 8:00 p.m.  The Freeholders plan on constructing a new County Police and Public Works facility on this site.

In addition, the Freeholders are expected to pass a bond ordinance that will fund the construction of a proposed 100-room homeless shelter on East Kansas Street.

In the July 6, 2005 edition of "The Chronicle", Freeholder Tomas Padilla advocates an alternate location for the shelter, police and public works facilities, - namely, the J. Fletcher Creamer property on E. Broadway, about ¼ mile away from the proposed site.   

The Hackensack Business Community and several other city officials agree with Freeholder Padilla's position.  Moving these facilities away from River Street, East Kansas Street and Main Street will allow for better, higher tax-ratable projects to be built on these prime locations.  In addition, Main Street’s economic redevelopment will be less hampered by the inevitable increase in homeless activity the new shelter will generate.

The Main Street Special Improvement District (SID) is charged with the daunting task of revitalizing a sizable portion of Main Street.  Towards that end, the SID has made significant strides.  The group is focused, energized and committed to its task.  However, placement of the homeless shelter on the East Kansas Street location poses a serious obstacle to Main Street's growth. 

The Bergen County Jail, Parole Office, Probation Office and other county facilities present enough challenges for the City’s economic revitalization. The City and its business leaders understand the need for the homeless shelter.  Likewise, County leadership should understand the need for Hackensack’s economic development.  The Freeholders should thoroughly evaluate whether or not the Fletcher Creamer property is a viable alternative.  This arrangement could be a win/win for all parties involved. 

Residents are urged to attend the Freeholder meeting Wednesday night and voice support for Freeholder Padilla’s initiative to relocate the proposed county facilities.   The meeting takes place at the County Executive Building, at Essex and Hudson Streets. Click here for Directions.

Note: Freeholder Padilla, The City of Hackensack and Main Street Special Improvement District did not contribute to this article.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: City Council Election (Updated 6/5/05)
« on: July 10, 2005, 10:36:08 AM »
The following appeared in the July 10, 2005 edition of The Record:

Anyone who lives or works in Hackensack should wonder what your editors see when they look out the windows of your offices here ("Hackensack's chance," Editorial, July 3). Is it really a complete lack of progress under former Mayor Jack Zisa?

Have they noticed the Target store on Hackensack Avenue and the satellite businesses (and jobs) that have sprung-up there? Or the expansion of Hackensack University Medical Center and its effect on the surrounding area? Have they heard about the new construction at State Street and at Union Street?

Surely they can see the Ice House skating rink, which has sparked a boom in youth hockey in Bergen County? Why has an Asian bakery opened across from the Sears store? Or would various ethnic restaurants be lining Main Street?

Do your editors read your real estate section, which shows a city residential real estate boom matching ones in the surrounding area?

There's much more to be done, of course. Main Street needs work, including a sensible policy of preventing the homeless from disrupting business there. And the new administration must continue to improve recreational facilities and address issues between police and the community.

But it seems that the "turnaround" you advocate started several years ago. Zisa may have had something to do with that. Rather than "turn back" that type of progress, the city's new leaders should build upon it.

Michael Farhi

Hackensack, July 5

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: City Council Election (Updated 6/5/05)
« on: July 08, 2005, 09:44:23 AM »
Latest Record Opinion:  Something fishy is going on in Hackensack politics

I try to stay neutral when it comes to politics on these boards.  Suffice it to say, I think Mr. Aaron's opinion is nonsense.

3911
Free Classifieds and Announcements / Sweet Lips Brownie Co.
« on: July 07, 2005, 09:26:37 PM »
(From The Record: June 7, 2005)

Brownie points

Don Bartlett is breathing new life into an old Italian bakery in Hackensack, where he's turning out 15 varieties of gourmet brownies.

Bartlett, 35, opened for business last month after moving his Sweet Lips Brownie Co. from a cramped Victorian house in Clinton to the building where Foschini's Bakery operated for more than 100 years. He lives in Fort Lee.

The baker makes his brownies from scratch, using all-natural ingredients and no preservatives. Most popular are no-nut, cheesecake, peanut butter, nut (walnuts) and turtle (a caramel brownie with pecans). He also makes fruit bars, cookies (lemon or chocolate-chip), pastries, doughnuts and focaccia and sells gift baskets filled with goodies.

You also can find his brownies at Kings Super Markets, Bennies in Englewood and Cottage Deli in Chatham.

Bartlett has installed a coffee bar at the bakery and expected to have kosher certification by now.

Sweet Lips Brownie Co., 75 Lodi St., Hackensack; (201) 342-6110, sweetlipsbrownie.com. Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays; closed Saturdays.

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Free Classifieds and Announcements / NJ Garage Sales Database
« on: July 07, 2005, 10:38:24 AM »
Click here: http://www.njgaragesales.com/

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: City Council Election (Updated 6/5/05)
« on: July 06, 2005, 11:36:28 PM »
NJN News did a short piece on the New Council.  You can find it here for a limited time.   It appears just before the first commercial break.  You can right click to fast forward. 

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: City Council Election (Updated 6/5/05)
« on: July 06, 2005, 10:07:59 PM »
In response to the last post, - the election is over.  Let it go.

3915
Events & Calendar / Cleanup Set For Coles Brook
« on: July 06, 2005, 06:11:18 PM »
Hackensack Riverkeeper
231 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-968-0808
201-968-0336 (FAX)
www.HackensackRiverkeeper.org

July 6, 2005

Media Advisory

Contact: Lisa G. Ryan or Capt. Bill Sheehan

Stream Cleanup Set For Coles Brook In Hackensack

City’s Staib Park is site of Riverkeeper’s latest hands-on project

Hackensack, NJ – Captain Bill Sheehan and the staff of Hackensack Riverkeeper invite everyone who cares about clean water to join them on July 16 for a special community event at Staib Park in Hackensack: a stream cleanup along Coles Brook, a tributary of the Hackensack River. This is the environmental organization’s fifth scheduled cleanup of 2005. The particulars:

What: Hackensack Riverkeeper Stream Cleanup at Staib Park, Hackensack NJ.

Where: Staib Park is located at the northern end of Summit Avenue in Hackensack

When: Saturday, July 16, 2005. The cleanup runs from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM

Who: Anyone can participate; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Hackensack Riverkeeper will provide all necessary supplies, including gloves, tools and trash bags. Continental breakfast, snacks, water and lunch will also be provided for all participants. Scout troops and other organizations are welcome to participate; but are asked to contact Lisa Ryan at Hackensack Riverkeeper beforehand to ensure that ample supplies are on hand.

Staib Park is the site of a recently-completed environmental project that removed paving and restored over 750 feet of streambank along Coles Brook to a more natural state. The project was funded by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, designed by TRC Omni Environmental Corp. and implemented by Hackensack Riverkeeper staff and volunteers.

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