Published: February 3, 2012
(left to right) Council President Charles J.X. Kahwaty, Councilwoman Nathalie Lota, Mayor Frank Bivona, Captain Seltenrich with his wife, Terri, and three sons, Michael, Thomas and Steven. |
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The Franklin Lakes Police Department has been undergoing some changes. With the recent retirement of Public Safety Director Irving Conklin, the Mayor and Council has appointed Captain Joseph Seltenrich to the position of Police Chief, effective February 1. In addition, to fill the vacancy in one of the Borough’s four police squads caused by the [...]
Published: January 13, 2012
Communications 2012 |
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The Borough of Franklin Lakes recently mailed out a package to all residents and business in the Borough which included the new full-color Borough calendar and the new Resident Handbook. This package is the next big element in the Borough’s enhanced communications program.
Mayor Frank Bivona explained: “One of my key objectives at the beginning of [...]
Published: November 14, 2011
Child Safety Alert Update |
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November 10, 2011
Members of the School Community,
Yesterday, I wrote to you regarding four disturbing reports, one in particular that occurred in Franklin Lakes on Wednesday, November 9 at 12:40 PM. A man in a black pickup truck spoke to one of our eighth grade male students, just after the student’s school bus had dropped him [...]
Published: November 10, 2011
Child Safety Alert |
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Below is an important letter sent out by Frank Romano, III, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
November 9, 2011
Dear School Community Members,
I write today with some disturbing news of incidents that have occurred during the past two weeks in the towns
of Montvale, Allendale, Emerson, and today in Franklin Lakes. All cases involve reports of unidentified white
males who [...]
Published: November 8, 2011
Paramus Veterans Home Residents Dine at VFW Post 5702 |
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Paramus Veterans Home Residents Dine at VFW Post 5702
On Monday, October 24, 2011, approximately 20 residents of the Paramus Veterans Home enjoyed a meat loaf and mashed potato dinner at Franklin Lakes VFW Post 5702. The dinner, arranged by Post 5702 Service Officer Bob Linz, is part of Post 5702’s effort to serve veterans [...]
Published: September 20, 2011
click to reserve tickets now |
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Sept 30th, Tommy Wind, the youngest magician to ever have his own show on the Las Vegas strip, and the star of an upcoming reality TV Show, will be appearing at Indian Hills High School.
Published: September 16, 2011
"Remember, Reflect, Never Forget" |
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“Remember, Reflect, Never Forget”
The Franklin Lakes Memorial Pond
10 Year Commemoration Ceremony
On September 10th, on a beautiful early Fall afternoon, approximately 400 people gathered at the entrance to the Borough’s Memorial Pond park, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 tragedy. The 90 minute ceremony (click here to view the program)honored victims of [...]
Published: August 26, 2011
Hurricane Irene - UPDATE |
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UPDATE: Hurricane Irene (2:45 PM Saturday Update)
This is a message from the Franklin Lakes Office of Emergency Management. The Borough has been preparing for the impact of the approaching hurricane. Forecasts indicate that the area should anticipate 5 to 10 inches of rain and sustained high winds. It is critical for residents to prepare for [...]
Published: August 23, 2011
Success Under the Stars |
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The 1ST Annual“MUSIC UNDER THE STARS” with The Jersey Rollers was a huge success!!!!
After all the rescheduling due to the rain over the past couple of weeks the third time was a charm. Mayor Bivona welcomed everyone and thanked the efforts of The Franklin Lakes Memorial Pond Committee and the entire community for their generosity [...]
Published: July 18, 2011
WTC Steel to Arrive in Franklin Lakes |
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An artifact from the World Trade Center will be arriving in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, on Tuesday, July 19th.
The Franklin Lakes Memorial Pond Committee was recently notified that they are able to secure a piece of the World Trade Center to become part of the Franklin Lakes Memorial Pond.
The Department of Public Works along with [...]
Published: June 27, 2011
Become a Friend of VFW Post 5702 |
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Businesses and Residents Invited to Become Friends of VFW Post 5702
VFW Post 5702 Commander Steve Vreeland recently announced that the post was initiating an effort that would allow local businesses and residents to help the post continue its mission to support veterans as well as educational and community efforts. Through this fundraising effort, residents [...]
Published: June 24, 2011
Black Bears |
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Franklin Lakes Police Department
Press Release: Black Bears
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Franklin Lakes Police Department has issued a press release on the recent bear sightings in Franklin Lakes. Click here to view the press release. Franklin Lakes, like many other New Jersey communities, has experienced an increase in its black bear population and, as [...]
Published: June 15, 2011
Samantha Kelly Romano wins Scholarship |
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The Marie Sellers and Dorothy Savarese Memorial Scholarship
The Marie Sellers and Dorothy Savarese Memorial Scholarship was established by Marie Sellers prior to her death on February 26, 2008. Marie Seller and her aunt, Dorothy Savarese, were both dedicated faculty members and worked tirelessly for the good of Immaculate Heart Academy (IHA).
It is the intention [...]
Published: May 28, 2011
Fields of Honor |
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Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, and the first official observance was held on May 30,1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
In Franklin Lakes, the membership of VFW Post 5702 has upheld this tradition by decorating the graves of veterans as part [...]
Published: May 26, 2011
The Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve Opening Ceremony |
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The Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve, a 120 acre site dedicated to hiking, fishing and birdwatching, will be officially opened to the public at an opening ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at 10:00 am, with a rain date of Sunday, June 12, at 10:00 am.
The Nature Preserve, formerly known as the [...]
Published: May 22, 2011
Photo by TKL MARKETING, HO-HO-KUS |
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KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE REALTY
VOLUNTEERS AT WEST BERGEN’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
As part of RED Day, associates of the Keller Williams Village Square Realty firm recently spent the morning planting flowers at West Bergen’s Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Lane in Ramsey. Among those lending a helping hand were: standing (l-r): Daryl [...]
Published: May 9, 2011
VFW Post 5702 Website Wins National Award |
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Post 5702 Commander Steve Vreeland recently received notification from the Communications Department of National VFW Headquarters announcing that VFW Post 5702’s website had been chosen as the 2011 first-place winner in the Post/ District category. Judging was based on navigation, load time, design and overall content.
According to Commander Vreeland, “We owe a hearty thanks to [...]
Published: April 20, 2011
Teen Poetry Contest Winners Announced |
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
TEEN POETRY CONTEST in celebration of National Library Week
Congratulations to the winners of the annual National Library Week Teen Poetry Contest at Franklin Lakes Public Library!
Andrew Fong, sixth grader at Franklin Avenue Middle School, will receive First Place, awarded with a $50 American Express Gift Card, for his poem “Dandelion.” Three runners’ up [...]
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