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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

Joe Jenkins's Contributions

News

Dumont, New Milford Gas Main Repairs Nearly Complete DUMONT, N.J. -- A massive project to replace gas mains in Bergenfield, Dumont and New Milford is nearly complete, according to NorthJersey.com. The $1.2 billion project began in 2014 and saw 250 miles of old, antiquated cast iron gas main lines replaced with plastic piping. The old mains sustained damage during Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Sandy, NorthJersey.com reported. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Events

Food Stamp Eligibility Assistance At East Rutherford Library EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Representatives from the Community Food Bank of NJ will screen residents for SNAP Food Stamp Eligibility Assistance at the East Rutherford Memorial Library on Wednesday March 30 and Wednesday, April 13. Screenings will take place between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Click here to register for either date. For additional information or income guidelines visit www.cfbnj.org or call 1-800-609-3663. The East Rutherford Memorial Library is located at 143 Boiling Springs Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Schools

Paramus' Visitation Academy Students Participate In Poster Contest PARAMUS, N.J. -- Visitation Academy students participated in a Conservation Poster Contest recently. This year's theme was "We All Need Trees." Students researched the value of trees and discovered how they contribute to the environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Politics

Glen Rock Board Of Ed Unveils Tentative Budget GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Board of Education will release its tentative budget for the 2016-17 school year on Monday, March 14, according to NorthJersey.com. It is not yet clear if some big-ticket projects will be included in the new spending plan, including the "One-to-One" technology initiative that would provide laptops for all high school students at an annual cost of $250,000, North Jersey.com reported. Another capital project that may be included in the tentative budget is central air conditioning for the four elementary schools, NorthJersey.com said. Click here t…

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Schools

Fort Lee Set To Build $8.5 Million Addition To School No. 2 FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Fort Lee Board of Education awarded an $8.5 million contract to build a three-story addition onto School No. 2 on Feb. 22, according to NorthJersey.com. Totowa-based Two Brothers Contracting, Inc. was awarded the contract, and will build a 20,000 square foot addition that will hold eight new classrooms, NorthJersey.com reported. The addition is one part of a $50 million referendum to improve facilities throughout the district, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Schools

Wallington Home School Association Organizes Fashion Show WALLINGTON, N.J. -- The Annual Wallington Home School Association Fashion Show and tricky tray event will take place on Thursday, March 17 at the Fiesta. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Jennifer Kruk at 973-653-8240 or TJ Calabrese at 201-893-6748. No tickets will be sold after Tuesday, March 15. Doors open for the event at 6 p.m. The Fiesta is located at 255 Route 17 in Wood-Ridge.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Sports

Seventh Grade Fair Lawn Basketball Shoots For Championship FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Fair lawn girls seventh grade travel basketball team will play Wayne PAL on Sunday. March 13 for the North West Bergen Passaic Girls Basketball Championshiop.The game will be held at Glen Rock High School at 6:30 p.m. Glen Rock High School is located at 400 Hamilton Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Events

Wood-Ridge Organizes T-Shirt Design Contest WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. -- The Keep Wood-Ridge Beautiful Committee is holding a t-shirt design contest through April 15. The contest is open to students in grades seven and eight. Contestants must be Wood-Ridge residents. Designs should be simple and in black and white on a standard-sized sheet of white paper. Names must not appear on the front of the drawing. The winner, who will be announced on June 5, will receive a $50 prize. Winners must be present at the time of the announcement. Entry forms can be picked up in the art room at Wood-Ridge Junior Senior High School.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Neighbors

New Milford Native Wraps Up Broadway Show NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- New Milford Native Rob McClure is closing out his tenure working on the Broadway show "Noises Off."McClure got his start at the Paper Mill Playhouse in I’m Not Rappaport, which transferred to Broadway. He also starred in Avenue Q and Where's Charley at Encores! before snagging the title role in Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin at La Jolla Playhouse.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Lifestyle

'Run The Palisades' Fast Approaching For Cliffside Park, Fort Lee CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- The eighth annual Run the Palisades will be held in Cliffside Park and Fort Lee on Sunday, May 15. Registration and check-in will begin at 7 a.m. at the Fort Lee Community Center. A kids fun run will begin at 9 a.m. with the 5K starting at 9:30 and the 10K stepping off at 10 a.m. Registration is $10 for the kids fun run, $25 for the 5K in advance or $30 on the day of the Race. The 10K registration fee is $30 in advance or $35 the day of the event. Click here to register online. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers as well as to the top finish…

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

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