Monthly Archives: June 2010


2010 Triathlon Results

Over 800 participants took part in the 2010 Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes Triathlon, beating last years number of over 750. Challengers faced a half mile swim, a 17 mile bike race, and crossing the finish line after a 5 mile run. Readers can check out all the times for participants at Compuscore,() […]


Oakland Industrialist Passes

The founder of the Captive Fastener Corporation in Oakland passed away this June at the age of 71. The industrialist succumbed to a battle with cancer after compiling a lifetime of achievements that exemplify the American dream for many. Born in 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA, Joseph Alderisio moved to Oakland […]


Greenwashing

Sustainable New Jersey, a certification program that has gained the interest of both Oakland and Wyckoff, is a green initiative promoted by New Jersey’s League of Municipalities and Rutgers University, amongst other partners. The gist of the certification program is for municipalities to implement various programs designed to,”Support your local […]


Judge Rules School Policy Unconstitutional

The controversial high school policy which was years in the making due to stiff resistance from local parents has been found unconstitutional. The controversial school regulation numbered 6145, focused on student conduct away from school: be it on a family vacation or in the home. The regional school board governing […]


Compassion Meets Action

Breathing life into a legacy is how the board of Julia’s Butterfly Foundation in Wyckoff, NJ felt in 2005 as they picked up the torch of Maureen Bommer who had succumbed to cancer. Maureen, just several earlier months, had lost her 7 year old daughter Julia to a rare kidney […]