Prior to coming to Patch, I was with North Jersey Media Group, covering both Oradell and River Edge with the Town News for the past three years.
Born and raised in Northern New Jersey, I left the Garden State to attend Arcadia University in Pennsylvania, just minutes outside of Philadelphia. While at Arcadia, I was a staff writer and photography editor for the school newspaper, The Tower along with working as a staff intern for the Germantown Courier and Mt. Airy Times.
In my spare time, I can be found out jogging with my dogs or participating as a fencer of the Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA).
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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?
Independent that votes for candidates and issues. I believe John Quincy Adams said it best with, "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost."
Religion
How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?
Atheist, but I am respectful of others' beliefs so long as they are not pushed on me.
<br>Local Hot Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?
The budgets for the municipalities and school districts will be the biggest challenge that residents will face, not only this year but for the next several years. Also the future downtown development projects in River Edge along with the ongoing land use issues in Oradell will be critical for the benefit of each town.
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Homeowners can apply now for assistance from the volunteer organization
High school students can now choose from extra courses in mathematics, finance and sports management
In early January, either Anthony Barbary or Chris Ilg will be sworn in to the open River Edge seat on the Regional Board of Education to replace Vito Acquafredda
The Regional Board of Ed wished outgoing members Vito Acquafredda and Roger Tashjian farewell Monday night
As part of the 11th annual Night of Remembrance and Hope for Operation Goody Bag, residents filled several thousand Goody Bags for Hurricane Sandy First Responders in New Jersey and New York
Late Wednesday afternoon, the NJ Turnpike Authority will present its proposed improvements for the Garden State Parkway exit 163 in Paramus
With an hour of one another, both Michael Chakansky and Dorothea Durand resigned from the Regional Board of Education
Initially scheduled for Friday afternoon, the $3.7 million mortgage sale has now been pushed back to January
Initially scheduled for Friday afternoon, the $3.7 million mortgage sale has now been pushed back to January
Borough's annual tree lighting ceremony featured a special visit by Santa in spite of the rain
Initially scheduled for Friday afternoon, the $3.7 million mortgage sale has now been pushed back to January
The three-hour long event features all you can play virtual golf
The high school segment Leftovers: Hawk Walking will be featured on MSG Varsity's High School Life on Saturday
Here's a sneak peek of what's coming up in Paramus this week
Here's a sneak peek of what's coming up in River Dell this week
Here are some of the top stories from River Dell this week
A combined $3.9 million mortgage sale for the Blauvelt Mansion is scheduled for Friday in Hackensack
For the second time this season, Paramus Catholic and Bergen Catholic will take to the field in a gridiron match-up. But this time a state title is on the line
