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"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. The Township's Youth Advisory Board will hold Teaneck's third annual "Youth Forum" at the Richard Rodda Community Center starting at 7 p.m.  The event will allow Teaneck's young people to speak directly to the mayor and council about issues impacting them. All are welcome at the free event and teenagers are encouraged to bring their…
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. Teaneck's boys varsity wrestling will be away at Ridgewood High School at 7 p.m. The Teaneck Public Library will hold it's Friday Morning Group 10:30 a.m. featuring a presentation about a Bergen County man's recent journey to Antarctica. There's a slight chance of snow before noon, but nothing near the amount that fell on the region…
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. Teaneck High School's Highwaymen will play Hackensack at 7 p.m. at THS The Highwaywomen will also play Hackesanck at home starting at 7 p.m. Junior Parent Night has been canceled, according to the school district. The event has been moved to Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Teaneck High School Student Center. The Teaneck Public Library …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. Teaneck's girls varsity fencing team will compete at Wayne Valley High School at 4 p.m. The boys varsity fencing team will also be away at Wayne Valley High School. A storytime for pre-schoolers will be held at the Teaneck Public Library at 2 p.m. More information is available by calling 201-837-4171 ext.3. Teaneck High School's …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. The Township Council will hold its public meeting at 8 p.m. at the Municipal Building.  Agenda items include promotions of several members of the fire department and a final vote on a plan to authorize use of parts of Andreas Park for the Teaneck Rowing Club. Teaneck's fencing team will meet in Hackensack at the Bergen County …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. This month's book discussion at the library will be on Love and Summer by William Trevor. The discussion starts at 10 a.m. at the Teaneck Public Library. Police are reminding residents to keep an eye on children and small pets after an apparent coyote attack last weekend.  Anyone who sees a coyote that doesn't show fear of humans …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. The Teaneck Library will hold its Page Turners Book Club at 4 p.m.  The event features reading, discussion and games for 4th and 5th Graders. Teaneck High School's Highwaywomen basketball team will play Fair Lawn High School away at 5:30 p.m.  The Highwaymen will also play Fair Lawn at 7 p.m. The library will host a Teen Book Club …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. The Board of Education will hold an informal "Conversations With The Board" event at 7:30 p.m. before the regularly scheduled public meeting.  The casual event is a chance for the public to chat with Board members out of the formal setting of the normal meeting and one-on-one. The Planning Board will meet at 8 p.m. at the Teaneck …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. Forecasts are calling for sleet, snow and freezing rain through this afternoon.  The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Monday warning of low visibility and slick roads. Patch will provide weather-related updates throughout the day.  Teaneck's Girls Fencing team will face Holy Angels at Thomas Jefferson Middle…
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. Municipal offices are closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.  Fairleigh Dickinson University's campus is closed as with all state and federal offices (including the Post Office).  The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance Committee of Bergen County will hold an event honoring Dr. King at Temple …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. A budget review meeting will be held in the Township Council chambers at 7:30p.m. Teaneck's Coed Varsity Indoor Track team will be away at the Big North.  The meet will start at 4 p.m. at Rockland Community College. The girls junior varsity basketball team will play Paramus High School at home starting at 5:30 p.m. The Highwaywomen …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. Around a foot of snow is expected to fall by Wednesday and a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Check with Patch for the latest storm updates and don't forget to submit your snow photos. Teaneck Public Schools and the Teaneck Community Charter School are closed today due to snow. Help out the Fire Department by …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. The Township Council will hold its first meeting of 2011 tonight with the public portion starting at 8 p.m.  Agenda items include promotions for several members of the Teaneck Fire Department and action on the temporary budget. A full agenda can be found on the Township's website.  Teaneck High School's boys varisty basketball team …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. The Teaneck Public School's Special Education Parent Advisory Group will hold a meeting today at 7 p.m. at the 2nd Floor Media Center at Teaneck High School. Topics will include communication, student safety, social skills and more. Babysitting will be provided and more information can be found on the school's website. Fairleigh …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. The Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps will hold its annual dinner at CareOne starting at 7:30 p.m. Mexicali Live will present performances by Dangermuffin, Don't Upset the Bear and Fever train tonight at 8 p.m. Doors open and dinner seating begins at 6 p.m. with tables are in the same room as the stage. To make reservations, …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. Mexicali Live will host a performance by "3 Peace" starting at 9 p.m.  Dinner seating begins at 6 p.m. and tables are in the same room as the stage. To make reservations, email mexicalilive@live.com and include your full name, phone number, date, time and how many people in your party. The Teaneck Library will hold its …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. Teaneck High School's boys JV basketball team will be at home against St. Joseph's High School. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. THS's boys varsity basketball team will also be at home against St. Joseph's High School. That game starts at 7 p.m at THS. THS boys and girls varsity fencing teams will be at Ramapo High School starting…
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. Teaneck High School's Boys Varsity Wrestling team will be at the BCCA Holiday Wrestling Tournament in Suffern N.Y. starting at 9 a.m. Patch will have a reporter at the event and provide a full report later in the day. Girls Varsity Indoor Track will be away in Brooklyn N.Y. at 3 p.m. The Highwaywomen will be at Marist for the …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. Teaneck Boys Varsity Wrestling will be away at Suffern at 9:00 a.m. Heritage Pointe's senior citizen walking club will hit the trails at 10 a.m. for the "Teaneck Trailblazers" event. The Teaneck Library will hold its weekly storytime for preschoolers at 2 p.m.  NJ Transit service will resume in most bus and rail lines. …
"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Teaneck's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at noah@patch.com.  Click the blue links for more information about an item. NJ Transit bus service has been restored after being shut down by the blizzard.  The transit agency is encouraging riders to check njtransit.com for updates.  Rail service will run on an "enhanced weekend schedule" and riders should check the njtransit.com website for details. Officials are asking residents to help out by …

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