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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend, WC Council Meeting, District Technology Forum, Historical Lectures and More

See what's happening around the Caldwells this week.

These are some of the stories The Caldwells Patch will follow this week. If you know of an event or something happening that is not listed, let the editor know about it in the comment section below.  The North Caldwell Planning Board will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at borough hall, at 141 Gould Ave. The West Caldwell Township Council will meet Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at town hall, located at 30 Clinton Road.  Historian Phil Jaeger will offer a lecture on television pioneer Allen B. Du Mont on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the West Caldwell Public Library, at 30 Clinton Road. To register for this free lecture, click here.   Du Mont was an electrical engineer and inventor who developed a durable cathode ray tube in 1931 in the garage…

VIDEO: How to Manage Your Free Business Listing

Attention local businesses, you have a home in the Patch Directory. Claim your free listing, hop online and add photos, menus, promotions, reach out to your customers and respond to ratings and reviews today!

Ridiculously Easy! We want local businesses to join Patch because we want to make life ridiculously easy for you and your neighbors. Simply log in, find your business under the directory tab in the blue menu bar across the top of the article and claim your free business listing by clicking "Do you own or manage this location? Claim it!" on the right side of your listing. Since March 1, these businesses in the Caldwells have claimed their listings: Aladdin Video Services Anne Filkin Lamps & Shades Casa Filippo Dancy Funeral Home Dolnik Management Corporation Pet Watchers Salzano Eye Center Turffco Landscaping Group Why? Well, there are several free tools at your fingertips once you join the Patch family! Once You're In! Once you are …

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Board of Ed. Supports Nixing Superintendent Salary Cap, Relay For Life, Gas Leak Top News This Week

These stories made headlines in the Caldwells this past week.

The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will join other school districts in opposing the salary cap Gov. Chris Christie placed on superintendents.  The Caldwell Police Department launched a crackdown on drivers who failed to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks this past weekend. Local editor Teresa Akersten stepping down to cover Montclair for Patch. Hundreds of people gathered on James Caldwell High School's Bonnel Field Friday, May 10, to join the fight against cancer.  A gas line was ruptured early Friday morning on Fairmount Road, evacuating two homes, according to West Caldwell Police. Pot holes on Smull Avenue will be a thing of the past after crews repave the roadway this summer. Women's Club of Caldwell is now taking …

Friday, May 17, 2013

Caldwells Property of the Week: $1.6M Home on Sleepy Hollow Court

This two-story home is located in one of the most premier areas in North Caldwell and includes about 10,000 square-feet of living space.

The Caldwells Patch featured Property of the Week is this 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath home located at 2 Sleepy Hollow Court in North Caldwell.  Price: $1,600,000 Description: This two-story home is located in one of the most premier areas in town. Inside there is approximately 10,000 square-feet of living space with the utmost attention to detail. The cook’s kitchen features high end appliances, including two refrigerators, and a breakfast bar that sits six to eight people. The sunken family room also has a fireplace and many windows to let in sunlight. French doors lead to an enormous deck overlooking the yard. Tucked away you’ll also find an en suite ideal for a housekeeper or overnight guests. In addition, there is an exercise room and a study…

Counting Down May's Top 10 Best Car Deals

Here's bargains 6-10 from the experts at AOL Auto with an assist from Carwoo.com.

May is more than half way complete. Summer is inching closer and the time we spend outdoors will increase during the next few months. Drivers need dependable cars to get them to the office, to the Shore and to those summer barbecues on the weekend. During the next two weeks, Patch will share AOL Auto's and CarWoo.com's Best New Car Deals for May so you can save some greenbacks and arrive safely and comfortably at your summer destinations.  This week, we'll present new car deals 6-10 and follow up next week with the top 5 car deals. 10). Honda Crosstour EX - New - AOL Best Deal: $23,744 - $25,689 The Honda Crosstour is a weird mixture of a wagon, crossover and sedan. While the car's look may be polarizing, most people who test drive the car…

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Visions for Vacancies: What Should Move to Former Bridal Boutique?

A small storefront located at 382 Bloomfield Ave. has been vacant since March.

In this installment of Visions for Vacancies, The Caldwells Patch asks: What do you think should move into 382 Bloomfield Ave., the former home of Say I Do Bridal Boutique? All possibilities are on the table. We ask you to forget what zone it's in, ignore setback regulations, dump-lot coverage rules, and all the other zoning jargon that puts most people to sleep. If you had your way, what would you like to see there? What would be the best use for the community? This store became vacant in March after the bridal boutique moved next door. Located in the heart of the Caldwell's shopping district, the first-floor space shares a building with Precision Vision and second-floor offices.   Inside, the store is small and somewhat narrow — similar …

ODLAW

8:55 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013

I concur fully. A mens clothing shop would be a good Idea   more ›

New Homes For Sale in The Caldwells This Week

Find homes for sale in the Caldwells on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

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West Caldwell Doctor Honored for Bone Research

Adele Boskey, Ph.D., was recognized in May for her decades-long work on bone mineralization.

Hospital for Special Surgery has honored Dr. Adele Boskey of West Caldwell, for her research in osteoporosis and her role as a mentor to young scientists. Boskey was recognized at a symposium on the latest research in bone mineralization and its role in bone disease at the hospital in New York City on May 2. Boskey, the Starr chairwoman in Mineralized Tissue Research, has investigated bone chemistry at Hospital for Special Surgery since 1970. “Biology will become more important in the study and treatment of orthopedic diseases in the future,” said Boskey. “In the area of osteoarthritis, for example, I foresee less of an emphasis on metal and implant devices and more on understanding the biology that leads to the need for a total joint …

Tax Season Through the Eyes of a First Year Accountant [Blog]

This blog was written by North Caldwell native Alexa Sibio, a graduate of Montclair State University.

This blog was written by Alexa Sibio, of North Caldwell, who is a staff accountant at Smolin Lupin who completed her first tax season this year.  April 16 is a day that will live in infamy. People who are not in the accounting industry figure April 15 is a much more significant day, but I just completed my very first tax season at Smolin Lupin and, as an accountant, I can tell you April 16 feels as if I finally crossed the finish line. During my studies at Montclair State University, I interned at Turner Construction Company in New York City over the course of three years. My internship was very exciting and I was able to learn a lot about the profession, however, I never worked a tax season at an accounting firm. Sure, I heard a lot about…

Beth Sibio

7:02 am on Friday, May 17, 2013

We are so very proud of you!!! Can I write off any of my clothes? Lol! Love you!   more ›

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Introducing Small Business Patch

The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

Patch has launched a new site, Small Business Patch (smallbusiness.patch.com), to educate and empower small businesses with digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics …

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