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Hackensack History / Re: Courthouse Green Revitalization/British Soldiers Raid City! (225 years ago)
« on: April 23, 2005, 11:13:26 PM »
I think your right Eric. 

Along the northern half of Main Street, I'm sure you've noticed the blue and gold signs that say "Retreat Route 1776". There may even be one on Grand Avenue.

Main Street used to run right across Route 4, passed Hoffman Koos (Main St. River Edge) past the Van Stueben House (Washington slept there) and New Bridge (described above).  It never occurred to me that the "range" was Summit Avenue, but that sounds logical. 

I think it's fascinating that the same streets we use everyday are so closely tied to George Washington, the Revolution and the birth of the Nation. 


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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Teterboro Airport
« on: April 22, 2005, 10:19:43 AM »
Latest story: FAA working on clearer chart for Teterboro pilots

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Blue law exceptions (Can sell on Sunday)
« on: April 22, 2005, 09:58:25 AM »
A new shade of blue law (Shops at Riverside will be open on Sunday)

(Thanks "itsamike" for fixing the broken link)

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Free Classifieds and Announcements / CMDE: Awards Proclamation To Teaching Artist
« on: April 20, 2005, 11:59:23 PM »
Center for Modern Dance Education
84 Euclid Avenue, Hackensack
Phone: 201-342-2989; Fax 201-342-2989
E-mail: cmde1962@aol.com
 
April 18, 2005 – For Immediate Release
 
Mayor Zisa Visits
Center for Modern Dance Education
& Awards Proclamation To Teaching Artist
 
Hackensack Mayor Jack Zisa visited the non-profit Center for Modern Dance Education (CMDE) on Sunday, April 17, 2005, and awarded a special Proclamation of Service to CMDE Teaching Artist Frances Herdman in recognition of 15 years of service to the community.  The award ceremony took place before a concert by CMDE's unique "Moving Experience Dance Company" for teens and young adults with disabilities, and CMDE's Musical Theater class.
         
Frances Herdman was recognized for the following achievements while on staff at CMDE, as stated in the Proclamation that was read by the Mayor.
 
Proclamation of Service
Congratulations to Frances ("Sahda") Herdman for fifteen years of outstanding association with  the non-profit Center for Modern Dance Education (CMDE)! 
          During her time at CMDE, Fran has taught creative movement classes for children, teens, and adults with disabilities, including people who use wheelchairs.  Some of her students with disabilities live independently or with their families, while others come from local residential facilities to study with her.  In 1999, Fran founded CMDE's "Moving Experience Dance Company" (MEDC) for teens and young adults with disabilities, and she continues to teach and choreograph for the MEDC.  For many years she also ran social dance parties for adults with disabilities who live independently.
          Fran  also teaches two Middle Eastern Dance ("Belly Dance") classes at CMDE, to students of varied ages and ability levels.  For many years, Fran welcomed a group of students from the National Association for the Advancement of Fat Acceptance into her class, helping to make Middle Eastern dance accessible to large-bodied women.  Under the name of "Sahda," Fran is the Founder/Director of the Mirage II Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, also based out of CMDE.  Fran and her dancers have presented a number of benefit concerts over the years, to help support non-profit organizations in the area.
          Fran has for many years also taught dance outreach classes in pre-schools, senior centers, and other community venues in Bergen County, and teaches terminally ill patients at Hackensack Medical Center through the "Tomorrow's Children" program.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: School Board Election (April 19, 2005)
« on: April 20, 2005, 09:57:12 AM »
Election Results: 

Three seats seats were available.  * indicates incumbent.
                                 
Francisco J. Rodriguez *    851                                  
Carolyn D. Hayer *    1,021                                  
Daniel E. Kirsch *    837    

Barry M. Palmore    691

Tax levy - $50,326,092                                               
Yes    756                                  
No    509                                  
Should the district raise an additional $627,650 to maintain teaching positions and for other purposes?                                       
Yes    716                                  
No    527    

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Teterboro Airport
« on: April 19, 2005, 09:38:29 AM »
Latest Story: Covering fear with flowers

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: School Board Election (April 19, 2005)
« on: April 18, 2005, 01:44:28 PM »
Polls are open tomorrow from 2pm - 9pm. 

Consult your sample ballot for poll locations.


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Hackensack Discussion / Bergen Mall Expansion
« on: April 18, 2005, 09:22:44 AM »
Articles in The Record:

Neighbors voice concerns over mall
Mall expansion foes gird for a new battle
Bergen Mall Makeover

Related posts:

Mysterious Surveying - Coles Brook, Catalpa to Davis

How do people feel about the planned expansion?

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Teterboro Airport
« on: April 17, 2005, 10:55:48 AM »
Latest story: Teterboro pilots get told: Pay attention!

Unbelievable.

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Free Classifieds and Announcements / Assemblyman plans town meeting
« on: April 16, 2005, 10:48:48 AM »
Assemblyman plans town meeting

Carver Park, Sunday, 4/17/05, 4pm.  Gordon Johnson.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: City Council Election (Updated 3/18/05)
« on: April 15, 2005, 09:35:42 AM »
Latest story: Hackensack Council slate criticizes phone poll

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Teterboro Airport
« on: April 14, 2005, 09:06:06 AM »
From The Record's "Your Views", April 14, 2005:

At last someone gets it ("Troubling uses for Teterboro," Opinion, Page |O-1, April 10). Columnist Mike Kelly spoke loudly and clearly on behalf of thousands who live with the terror that is Teterboro Airport.

What can a populace do when a government supports a policy that impairs health, harms children and hurts citizens economically? How can people fight a government agency, the Federal Aviation Administration, that operates outside the jurisdiction of state and local government? Perhaps we can look to Boston patriots in the 1770s for direction.

The incalculable irresponsibility that permits flying over Hackensack University Medical Center in spite of the original FAA impact study's concerns for safety speaks to the level of disregard for life.

Yes, this exploitation on behalf of a few wealthy individuals who unwittingly or irresponsibly affect the health of citizens around Teterboro Airport represents immoral activity and should end now.

Kevin Heaney

Hackensack, April 11

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Teterboro Airport
« on: April 13, 2005, 05:11:12 PM »
FAA Rulmaking Changes.  Affidavits needed. 

Here's your chance to make a difference.

From the City's official site: Click here.

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Hackensack Discussion / Hackensack Middle School
« on: April 13, 2005, 09:48:24 AM »
The following article is from The Record.

State to offer tips to improve middle school 

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

HACKENSACK - The city's middle school will get a weeklong visit next month from state educators who will offer suggestions on how students can improve their standardized test scores.

Anyone interested in knowing more about the evaluation process is invited to a meeting at 6:30 tonight at Hackensack Middle School, 360 Union St.

The review is a result of Hackensack Middle School not meeting the federal guidelines of No Child Left Behind for four years straight. If test scores don't improve, the school faces restructuring - including the replacement of most of its staff or being converted into a charter school.

The New Jersey Department of Education will conduct a Collaborative Assessment and Planning for Achievement (CAPA) review. It is designed to assist schools in identifying programs and systems that need to be improved or eliminated in order to ensure a "thorough and efficient education," school officials said.

Parents, educators and school staff are invited to fill out an online survey to help with the evaluation process. The survey can be accessed at edsolution.org. School computers will be available to fill out the survey until May 6, school officials said.
- Monsy Alvarado

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Hackensack History / Courthouse Green Revitalization/British Soldiers Raid City! (225 years ago)
« on: April 11, 2005, 10:55:39 AM »
I found this at: http://history.rays-place.com/nj/bergen-cty.htm.   There is more about New Barbadoes here also.  Hackensack was formerly called New Barbadoes.



“In the latter part of March, 1780, a party of about 400 British, Hessians, and refugees, passed through Hackensack on their way to attack some Pennsylvania troops at Paramus. It was about 3 o’clock in the night when they entered the lower part of the town. All was quiet. A small company of 20 or 30 militia, under Capt. John Outwater, had retired for the night to the barracks, barns, and out-houses, where those friendly to the American cause generally resorted to rest. One half of the enemy marched quietly through. When the rear, consisting mostly of Hessians, arrived, they broke open the doors and windows, robbed and plundered, and took prisoners a few peaceable inhabitants, among whom was Mr. Archibald Campbell. This gentleman, who had been for several weeks confined to his bed with the rheumatism, they forced into the street and compelled to follow them. Often in their rear, they threatened to shoot him if he did not hasten his pace. In the subsequent confusion he escaped and hid in the cellar of a house opposite the New Bridge. He lived until 1798, and never experienced a return of the rheumatism.

The Hessians burnt 2 dwellings and the courthouse. The latter stood on the west side of the green, 8 or 10 rods from Campbell’s tavern. Fortunately the wind was from the west and drove the flames and sparks over the green, and the tavern was saved by the family throwing water over the roof. At this time those in the outhouses were aroused, and the militia hastened across the fields, mounted horses, and alarmed the troops at Patamus. By the time the enemy had arrived at what is now the Red Mills, 4 miles from Hackensack, they ascertained the Americans were on their way to meet them. Disappointed, they retraced their steps, and when near Hackensack turned off to the north, on the road leading to the New Bridge, to the left of which there is a range about half a mile distant from the road, the intervening ground being level. Here the continentals and militia were hurrying over, kept however at a distance by large flanking parties of the enemy, who, on arriving at the bridge, were detained about two hours in replacing the plank torn off by the Americans. In the mean time their parties were skirmishing with our people. Having crossed over, they marched down the east side of the Hackensack through the English Neighborhood, being pursued 12 miles, to a considerable distance within their lines, down to Bergen woods: They lost many killed and wounded. There were none killed on our side. A young man of the town was wounded by a spent ball, which cut his upper lip, knocked out lour front teeth, and was caught in his mouth. Capt. Outwater received a ball below the knee, which was never extracted. He carried it for many years, and it was buried with him.

Incidentally, the Courthouse Green will soon be restored: 

HACKENSACK - The Green, where Gen. George Washington and his army once camped, will soon undergo improvements.

Rep. Steve Rothman, D-Fair Lawn, this week announced that the city will receive $72,750 in federal funds, which will be used to pay for new sidewalks, street lighting upgrades, and seating for pedestrians in the area on the southern end of Main Street by the county courthouse.

The improvements are part of the city's downtown streetscape renovation project. The city has also gotten $190,000 in state funds for the project, city officials said.

In 1776, the park site served as a base camp for Washington's army. It was there that Washington surveyed local roads and bridges to evade the British during the Revolutionary War.
From The Record
by Monsy Alvarado

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