The stabilization of the Hackensack Waterworks smokestacks was supposed to begin months ago following the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Committee's recommendation to appropriate $500,000 out of $6.9 million to be set aside for the work. This fall though, the Bergen County Freeholders chose to reallocate that funding to a project in Saddle River instead. The Freeholders will make their final decision on March 21.

Following the most recent news that the school district will have to face cutting two teachers for a balanced budget, the River Edge Board of Education voted 5-2 to move the school elections to November on Wednesday night.

The Department of Education released the results of the 2011 state-wide testing assessments this week where students on the elementary level were increased scoring was found for advanced proficiency. But students at the Regional schools were struggling to exceed the state averages.

15 student-athletes from Bergen Catholic High School finalized their collegiate decision during National Signing Day on Wednesday. Athletes ranged from the football, soccer, lacrosse and golf teams.

On Thursday, students at Oradell Public School shone under the big top with members from the National Circus Project teaching them how to juggle and complete various circus skills.

Veterans from across Bergen County were honored by Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan, Freeholder John Driscoll, Sheriff Michael Saudino and Oradell Councilman and veteran Eric Shuler.