Weekly Review: Habitat Project, Prelim Budget and Kindergarten Proposal

Welcome to the "Week in Review," a weekly column that highlights the top stories that took place in RiverDell including a presentation by Habitat for Humanity on the Oradell project and a proposal to change kindergarten classes in River Edge from a modified schedule to a full day schedule.

Approximately 20 residents attended a event on Monday with Habitat for Humanity to learn more about the for Oradell on the corner of Westervelt Place and Lake Avenue. Construction for the two, two-family homes is expected to begin next month.

Working parents of River Edge kindergarten students may not have to worry about finding childcare if the district moves forward with a proposal by Superintendent Dr. Tova Ben Dov to institute a

Unless the district begins receiving its full share of state aid, the Board of Education could be facing a a hefty shortfall based on current . Current estimates include $568,221 in revenue which is tempered by an increase of $259,674 to the tax levy. The district will be a better idea of where they stand with the budget once state aid amounts are released in 2012.

Three-and-a-half-year-old Freedom Bank of Oradell plans to open on Monday its first branch office, just across the Hudson County line, in Guttenberg.

The Blue Chip Chorus of Bergen County (a non-profit men's a capella singing group) held their at  recently.

Oradell Girl Scout Troop 1517 descended upon  on Sunday to take part in a "" ceremony along the George Washington Bridge to honor and celebrate the upcoming 100th birthday of Girl Scouting.

Members of the view themselves as a family. For the Schlossbergs, that family is a little more extended. Robert Sr. and JoEllen and their children Robert Jr., Michael, Joseph and Alyssa have each given their time for a combined 25 years of service to REVAS.