Matt Fagan

1 week ago | northjersey.com | Matt Fagan

After interviewing three candidates on Tuesday evening to fill for the vacant city manager's position, Clifton council members appointed Gary DeMarzo, former mayor of Wildwood. DeMarzo will be filling in for Dominick Villano, who submitted his letter of resignation just prior to the April 1 council meeting. After interviewing three candidates on Tuesday evening to fill for the vacant city manager's position, Clifton council members appointed Gary DeMarzo, former mayor of Wildwood.

1 week ago | northjersey.com | Matt Fagan

2-minute readEligible state residents may be eligible for up to $200 per utility up to $600 per year. Relief is on the way for some state residents struggling to pay their utility bills. The Passaic Valley Water Commission has teamed with Statewide Heating Assistance and Referral for Energy Services (SHARES) to offer financial relief to households struggling with utility costs.

1 week ago | northjersey.com | Matt Fagan

The Clifton Council held an emergency remote meeting on Friday to discuss the future of the city manager. CLIFTON — The city plans to hire a temporary manager on Tuesday to replace Nick Villano, who abruptly resigned effective immediately at the April 1 council meeting. Following Friday's emergency remote meeting of the council at noon, several members said they plan to interview three candidates on Tuesday to serve as a suitable temporary manager until a permanent candidate is found.

1 week ago | northjersey.com | Matt Fagan

3-minute readA local woman's efforts to save the Little Falls Diner, which has been closed for almost 30 years, is at a crossroads. Sometime soon, Dana Schaeffer, who two years ago embarked on a quest to save the diner from the wrecking ball, has to decide whether to keep trying to rehabilitate and save the once popular Paterson Avenue eatery where it stands, or find it a new home. Both options have their challenges. Moving it requires finding a suitable location.

2 weeks ago | northjersey.com | Matt Fagan

Federal funds pay for employees to staff the Botany Village health and police community satellite office. CLIFTON — If the federal government is successful in its effort to pull back billions in grant money, the city's Health Department stands to lose about $200,000, said Health Officer John Biegel. In a show of support for local health programs, the City Council has vowed to keep the health programs going by replacing the federal funds, if they are cut, with local taxpayer dollars.