allendale events: Allendale Holiday Observers schedule Halloween Events! - 10/07/11 02:13 AM
 
Poster Painting Contest                                            Saturday October 15, 2011 7:30 am - 12 noon The RED BARN at Crestwood LakeRain Date - Saturday October 22,2011Paint your scariest, funniest , ghoulish or happiest Halloween scenes!All preK - 8th grade children in Allendale are invited to attend this fun filled morning of painting. Prizes for all age groups! Posters will be displayed in Downtown Allendale merchant's windows!Costume Parade
Monday, October 31, 2011         Rain or Shine 7:oo pm The Brookside School Auditorium
All Pre-K through 8th grade kids in Allendale are invited to come out and show off their costumes.  Great cash prizes and gold dollars, candy, snacks and drinks will be served after the parade … (0 comments)

allendale events: Fall Events fill Calendar for Allendale! - 09/07/11 03:39 AM
September and October are the start of the fall season and lots of activities are planned all around Allendale for these months.  Here are just a few to get yourself prepared:
 
Allendale PTO Fall Mum Sale - Order Deadline  - Friday Sept 16,Pickup – Friday Sept 23
Place – Red Barn at Crestwood
Price - $5.00 each for 9” pot
 
Call Liz Powers at 201-236-1077 or lizpowers@optonline.net for more info.
 
Allendale Women’s Club -   Town Wide Garage Sale Saturday, Sept 17 – 9 am to 4 pm
Cost - $30.00  includes:
- Your address included on a … (0 comments)

allendale events: Allendale From Past to Present - Holiday Observers - Fourth of July - 06/12/11 04:23 AM
It is getting to be that time of year again and I thought it might be nice to repost this blog I did about four years ago. 
If you want to know what Allendale is about, you should try and be around the town on the Fourth of July.  Some of my earliest memories in town reflect back to this day.  The town comes together to celebrate with an all day calendar of field events, baseball games, marching band music and to cap it all off, a fantastic fireworks display.  All of this is organized by a group in town … (0 comments)

allendale events: Allendale Memorial Day Celebration - May 30, 2011 - 05/12/11 06:18 AM
The Allendale branch of the  Veterans of Foreign Wars, will host the 2011 Allendale Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30.
Assembly will be at  Talman Place off Myrtle Avenue starting at 9 a.m. with parade step off at 9:30 a.m. The parade will march through the center of town, past the A&P shopping plaza and then turn right onto Orchard St and end at Memorial Park where Memorial Day services will be conducted.
All civic organizations such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scout's, softball & baseball rec teams, the Holiday Observers, Women's Club and others are invited to join the parade. … (2 comments)

allendale events: OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, MAY 1ST 1 - 4 PM "You will not be disappointed!" - 04/30/11 08:19 AM
Fabulous Town, Great Schools, Wonderful Home!  What else could you ask for?

WWW.7EROLDCT.INFO
COME AND JOIN ME FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUR OF THIS HOME.
This home offers everything a buyer could want. Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths and walking distance to NYC train or bus.  
For more information on this house or questions about Allendale or Allendale Real Estate
Contact me anytime:
James LockardRE/MAX PropertiesOffice: 201-825-6600Cell: 201-674-3114Email: jlockard@remax.netWebsite:  http://www.bergencounty-homes.com/
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allendale events: Allendale Holiday Observers to Host Easter Bunny - Saturday April 16, 2011 - 04/12/11 07:10 AM
On Saturday April 16, 2011 at 10 am the Holiday Observers of Allendale will host Peter Cottontail during his annual visit to Crestwood Lake in Alllendale. Rain Date is Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 pm
All Allendale children under the age of 12 are welcome to attend an egg hunt which will be done by age groups.  The older the children, the tougher the bunny will make it to find the eggs. Special plastic eggs are hidden and for those who find these treasures, a special prize awaits.
A Special Egg hunt for all Moms will take place after the children have completed … (0 comments)

allendale events: ALLENDALE OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 1 - 4 PM - 03/18/11 03:56 AM
A home where memories are made! 

WWW.7EROLDCT.INFO
COME AND JOIN ME FOR A LOOK AT A FABULOUS ALLENDALE LISTING.
This home offers everything a buyer could want with added benefits of an exceptional school system and walking distance to NYC train or bus.  
For more information on this house or questions about Allendale or Allendale Real Estate
Contact me anytime:
James LockardRE/MAX PropertiesOffice: 201-825-6600Cell: 201-674-3114Email: jlockard@remax.netWebsite:  http://www.bergencounty-homes.com/
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allendale events: Allendale Posts 2010 Revenue and Tax Sources - 02/19/11 09:00 AM
Did you know only 75% of the Revenue generated by the town is from tax dollars?   And where does all town money go?
Below are some pie charts posted on the Allendale Website which show these statistics for 2010.

 

 
I find it interesting that the town receives only 9% of total revenue from the state and this is in the form of Energy Receipts Tax.
What are your thoughts about these figures? Were you aware of the percentages? I would be interested to hear your opinions.
Do you have any questions about Allendale or Allendale Real Estate?
Contact me anytime:
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allendale events: 2011 Budget Discussion items for Allendale - 02/15/11 03:19 AM
Federal, State and Municipal spending has come under the microscope in the last few years. Here is some of the areas the Allendale council is considering to help keep down our taxes. See the Allendale Website for more information: www.allendalenj.gov


 
2011 Budget Discussion: Expense and Revenue Opportunities for Review and Discussion

Note: The Administration, Finance and Personnel Committee routinely maintains a list of budget opportunities for discussion and review. Many of the items below have been under consideration and discussion by the Council for some time. Some of the opportunities highlighted, were implemented and have impacted the … (0 comments)

allendale events: 201 Magazine give Allendale businesses “Best of Bergen” awards! - 02/03/11 07:56 AM
Not bad for a small town.  Five business in Allendale walked away with seven different awards in the 2011, 201 Magazine's "Best of Bergen" Reader Poll.
All of the townspeople in Allendale know about it's unique character and fine establishments and now the rest of Bergen County is hearing about it.
Congratulations are in order to the following businesses:
Allendale Eats -  Best Place for Breakfast(Runner-Up), Favorite New Restaurant(Runner-Up)
Allendale Flowers - Best Florist(Runner-up)
Flirt Sushi Lounge - Best Sushi(Runner-up)
Rohsler's Allendale Nursery and  Florist- Best Nursery (FIVE TIME WINNER)
The Allendale Bar & Grill - Best Pub Grub(FIVE TIME WINNER), … (0 comments)

allendale events: Pastamania event at Northern Highlands Tonight! - 01/25/11 12:53 AM
The Northern Highlands Regional High School's Sports Association will host the annual "Pastamania" event, tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 25. The event will feature back-to-back basketball and wrestling matches against Old Tappan High School and Fair Lawn High School, as well as include an all-you-can-eat Italian feast to be served in the cafeteria. The proceeds from "Pastamania" will go towards the athletes and coaches team expenses of the sports programs at Northern Highlands.
The event schedule is:
• Boys JV Basketball vs. Old Tappan at 4 PM
• Girls JV Basketball vs. Old Tappan at 4 p.m.
• Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Old Tappan at … (0 comments)

allendale events: Allendale Police institute state of the art Messaging Systems for Residents - 01/06/11 12:45 PM
From the Allendale town website:
Allendale Police Messaging Services

There are now two ways Allendale Police are communicating with our residents. We are using
the SwiftReach and Nixle services. Each has its own advantages and applications.
SwiftReach is used to send out recorded messages over the telephone when a large number of


people or those in a specific geographic area need to be contacted quickly. This service is for the
highest priority messages that need to get out to these residents as quickly as possible. The contact
information for SwiftReach is taken from phone company records for listed … (1 comments)

allendale events: Allendale - Christmas Tree Collection - 12/28/10 12:51 AM
Wondering what to do with your Christmas Tree?  
Christmas trees will be collected and chipped for recycling again this year.  You may place your tree at the curb for collection on the following dates:West of  railroad tracks January 3rd through 7th January 17th through 21stEast of railroad tracks January 10th through 14th January 24th through 28thIn the event of adverse weather conditions, the Department of Public Works will make every attempt to collect the trees as soon as possible.
Do you have any questions about Allendale or Allendale Real Estate
Contact me anytime:
James LockardRE/MAX PropertiesOffice: 201-825-6600Cell: 201-674-3114Email: jlockard@remax.netWebsite:  http://www.bergencounty-homes.com/
… (0 comments)

allendale events: Just when you thought the hassle was over….Chestnut Street detours to happen again - 12/23/10 01:47 AM
Yes, you spent from October through December 2010 making the three mile detour to Hopper Ave in Waldwick instead of using Chestnut street cutoff.  Now starting in January 2011 for about 10 weeks Chestnut Street will have limited access as PSE&G updates an underground electrical transmission switch.
PSE&G is undertaking a project covering a 5.5 mile long stretch along Franklin Tpke from Mahwah to Allendale and onto the Waldwick switching station on Hopper Ave. The upgrade will ensure reliability to the power grid in the area. 
Don't worry, by the end of March all should be back to normal, that is … (0 comments)

allendale events: Allendale is finding new ways to save money: Recycycling program enhanced for 2011 - 12/10/10 05:06 AM
Beginning January 1, 2011 Allendale will be collecting curbside recyclable items commingled.
Residents no longer need to separate recyclables as in the past. This is a major change to the recycling program.   The goal of the new program is to reduce number of collections days from three to two saving manpower, faster pickup and less dumping of the trucks also saving manpower and the town is also increasing the types of plastics recycled which should reduce the amount of garbage pickup.   This is the first in a series of cost reduction and revenue generating aspects the public works department is looking … (2 comments)

allendale events: Allendale Holdiay Observers host Santa - Saturday 12/11/2010 - 12/06/10 12:52 AM
All Allendale Children from Pre-K to Grade 8 are invited to participate in the annual Santa Clause gift distribution event on Saturday, December 11th starting at 1:00 PM.
The event takes place at the Holiday Observers Christmas Tree located in the center of town adjacent to the Railroad station (alternate site if inclement weather is Hillside School auditorium).
This year, hot refreshments and fresh donuts will be served, and live entertainment by the Highlands Voices and the Brookside Singers will be featured. Every child will receive a gift.
It is important to The Holiday Observers that neighbors remember neighbors especially at this time … (0 comments)

allendale events: Chamber hosts Holiday Walk - December 3, 2010 - 11/30/10 04:16 AM
The annual Chamber of Commerce Holiday walk will kick off this Friday evening December 3, 2010 at 6:30 pm in downtown Allendale and the Allendale Town Center.  For over ten years the Chamber has hosted this successful event and is looking forward to another great time.  Each business in town opens its doors and most usually provide some Holiday treat to the residents. Don't forget to try the excellent Chili at the AB& G or the hot chocolate at one of the neighborhood eateries. 
Santa places a visit to the town children at 7 pm.  Follow the fire truck as Santa rides … (0 comments)

allendale events: Easter Bunny Coming to Crestwood Lake! - 03/19/09 03:04 AM
On Saturday April 4, 2009 at 10 am the Holiday Observers of Allendale will host Peter Cottontail during his annual visit to Crestwood Lake in Alllendale.
All Allendale children under the age of 12 are welcome to attend an egg hunt which will be done by age groups.  The older the children the tougher the bunny will make it to find the eggs. Special plastic eggs are hidden and for those who find these treasures, a special prize awaits.
A Special Egg hunt for all Moms will take place after the children have completed their search.
Come and join the fun! 
For … (1 comments)

allendale events: Santa Claus is Coming to Town - 12/03/08 05:55 AM
Santa Claus is coming to Allendale, not once but twice in the next couple of weeks.
On Friday evening December 5, 2008, The Allendale Chamber of Commerce's will hold it's annual Holiday Walk though downtown Allendale.  At 7pm the big tree at the Allendale Bar and Grill will be light up. Many merchants in town will be dispensing holiday gifts to all residents. Santa then makes his appearance shortly afterward with treats for the youngsters.
On Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 1 pm Santa will join the Allendale Holiday Observers on the west side of town when the Observers will light their tree … (0 comments)

allendale events: $1,300,000 referendum on slate for Allendale and Upper Saddle River voters 12/9/2008 - 11/16/08 02:24 AM
When I first read in the local papers that Northern Highlands was spending $1.3 million for new boilers for the school I thought this is a bit excessive and what was that going to do to my taxes.  Digging a little deeper I came up with some more facts.
Not only will the original boilers, which are now over forty years old, be replaced, but also an emergency generator will be installed to support emergency lighting, the phone system, full power to the gym and auditorium, the computer networks and the toilets.  It turns out, Northern Highlands is a designated emergency … (2 comments)