The residents of Little Falls NJ are invited to attend an evening presented by the Little Falls Historical Society:A panel discussion on Thursday May 8 - 7:30pm at the Little Falls Civic Center - 19 Warren St.Preserving the Historic Sites of Little FallsPanelists are Michele Donato, Esq. - Historic Preservation Specialist and Edward Lippincott - Chairman of the Montclair Historic Preservation Commission.The Panel Discussion will be followed by a slideshow and talk entitled - The Morris Canal, A Mountain Climbing Waterway. Featuring the Traveling Exhibit of the Canal Society of New Jersey, presented by S. David Phraner, Director, The Canal Society of New Jersey.The Fine Grind, a terrific Little Falls establishment, will provide refreshments for the evening. This will be an interesting ev... 05/05/2008

Calling all talented Little Falls residents. Your services are requested for the Little Falls PBA #346 annual street fair. This years fair will be held on Friday July 4, 2008 at Main St and Stevens Ave. Talent wanted includes: singers, bands, dancers, demonstrators, and musicians - both young and old.If you think that you've got what it takes - contact JC Promotions, producers of the street fair. Send a sample of your talent - CD, DVD, You Tube, Or Video Tape to events@jcpromotions.info                                                   Also featured at this year's street fair will be vendors with: arts and crafts, new merchandise, collectibles, kiddie rides, a petting zoo, live entertainment, and of course - mouthwatering food.So mark your calenders and tune up your vocal cords for the ... 04/24/2008

This performance by Film, Television, Broadway, and off-Broadway star - Elaine Bromka for the Little Falls Womens Club is a humorous and ingenious presentation of a story written by Eric H. Weinberger about three of our recent former First Ladies and their intelligence, stamina, and the ability to do the job.Elaine Bromka has starred in "Presidents" with Rich Little - when she was called upon to impersonate eight of the recent first ladies. This show was performed across the country and on PBS. Bromka also has appeared with John Candy in "Uncle Buck", in "Days of Our Lives" as Stella, and in "The Sopranos", "ER", and "Law and Order". Lady Bird Pat BettyThe Little Falls Womens Club - 93 Prospect St, Little Falls NJ will present "Lady Bird, Pat and Betty: Tea for Three" on May 9th at 8pm.... 04/24/2008

This has been an annual event the past few years - The American Cancer Society Relay for Life to be held at Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, NJ - June 14 & 15 2008. This event which will begin on June 14 and continue throughout the night into the morning of the 15th, features participants walking the track of the high school for donations that they garner from sponsors. This unique event is all about community and honors those who have succumb to cancer, and those who are survivors. It also is seen as a way for those whose lives have been affected by the disease, either as patients or family members, to raise awareness and funds to support the ongoing effort of research for a cure. I myself have experienced the devastation of watching a loved one suffer a great deal and then ... 04/24/2008

The Little Falls Athletic Club - which is the governing body of the Townships youth recreational sports programs - is holding a buffet dinner fund-raiser on Saturday April 26, 2008 from 7pm - 11pm at The Russian Hall on Woodhull Ave in Little Falls. The evening will feature a buffet style dinner which will include beer, wine and soda. Live music will be provided by a local favorite band - Sisco Lane. The cost of the tickets is $40 per person. Having served as a commissioner of softball for several years in Little Falls as a member of the Athletic Club, I can tell you that this is a worthy cause. The Little Falls Athletic Club does a terrific job of administering the athletic programs for the Township's youth and it's all done by dedicated volunteers. So why not come out for a fun evenin... 04/11/2008

The Little Falls Recreation Department, located at 160 Paterson Ave, Little Falls NJ, has several programs designed for pre-school residents. First up is the "Mommy and Me" program. This is a 45 minute weekly gathering for moms and their toddlers that includes music, games, sports, parachute fun, and coordination activities. "Mommy and Me" meets every Friday from 11:30am to 12:15 pm at the Little Falls Recreation Center.Next up is the "Funday Friday" program. This is a two hour activity filled program designed for children 3 to 5 years old. Activities include arts and crafts projects, games, playground fun, and special activities. "Funday Friday" takes place each week from 9:15am to 11:15am. Be sure to pack a drink and snack for your child as these are not provided.And finally on the sc... 04/11/2008

Attention all you NJ Jackals fans. The Jackals box office is now open for business. The Jackals, an independent Minor League baseball team playing in the Can-Am League with their home Park being Yogi Berra Stadium in Little Falls NJ on the campus of Montclair State University. The Can-Am League is a short season minor league professional baseball league with no affiliations to Major League teams. Many former and future Major League players however have passed through Little Falls and Yogi Berra Stadium with the Jackals - either on their way up - or on their way down. Perhaps the most notable name was Pete Rose Jr. who spent almost a full season with the Jackals.The 2008 season begins on May 22 with the first Jackals home game on May 29. Be the first to reserve your tickets by calling th... 04/09/2008

Little Falls Township Council and Mayor Eugene Kulick recently honored two local residents for their humanitarian efforts in the Township. Judy Schumacher, owner of Schumacher Chevrolet, and the late Nat Giancola were honored at the March 24th Township Council Meeting.Giancola, a lifelong Township resident, was praised for his extensive selfless work, including civic and educational activities. With his family in attendance, Mr. Giancola was lauded for his community service by members of both political parties. According to Mayor Kulick "He was very instrumental in a lot of things that happened in this town".The other honoree, Judy Schumacher, was commended for being extremely generous to the Township of Little Falls. She has earned significant achievements as both a long time resident ... 04/03/2008

Small town Little Falls New Jersey turned into big time celebrity corner on March 22. The Jonas Brothers, former residents of Little Falls, made an appearance in the township as part of a documentary being filmed by the Oprah Winfrey show.The documentary is following the popular band on it's current tour. The film crews followed the brothers to a few of their favorite New Jersey destinations which included Rita's Water Ice on East Main Street and also the ever popular tank park located in the center of town. From Little Falls the band traveled over to the Meadowlands for their concert that night at the Izod Center. The following morning, the band was in the Nation's Capitol for the annual Easter Egg hunt on the White House lawn which included breakfast with President Bush. It seems that... 04/03/2008

Well it's been a little over a week since Rich and I acquired this property. Not a lot got done the first few days because we closed on it the Thursday before Easter - but I did manage on Easter Sunday to spend about four hours tearing down ceilings in the Living room and Dining room. This past Saturday we had the first of the major projects completed - the roof - which was in desperate condition. Here are some photos that I took today of the interior. The kitchen - those hideous green cabinets had to go!The electrical in here is just a mess. It was all hidden beneath the drop ceiling.The drop ceiling was taken down in the living room too giving some nice added height. Some electrical issues here too - plus a few heating pipes to be moved!The ugly fireplace in the dining room is no more... 04/01/2008

What housing slump? I held a Public Open House today along with my listing partner on one of our new listings. It was a beautiful day here in Little Falls, NJ - clear blue sky, temperature around fifty degrees, bright sunshine - just a great day for an Open House. We had 23 visitors plus another 3 that came by with agents and 2 agents who came on their own to preview the listing for clients. I had a feeling that it would be a busy day because of the location of the property and the price. I just never expected the amount of traffic that we had. This tells me one thing - the Real Estate market in North Jersey is heating up. Now we've got a lot of follow up phone calls planned for tomorrow. Hopefully we'll have a buyer soon. The Real Estate market in North Jersey is ready to take off agai... 03/30/2008

   Wednesday evenings are the time to kick back and relax with a nice hot cup of Joe or as the weather heats up, perhaps a cooler selection from the menu at the Fine Grind in Little Falls, NJ.Live music is featured every Wednesday from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Area musicians are on the schedule and the atmosphere promises to be the perfect way to get some mid-week relaxation. Why not take a break from your hectic work week and come on down to the Fine Grind - 480 Main St, Little Falls NJ.Here's the upcoming Live music Wednesday schedule:   APRIL· April 2 - Comrades in Arms·April 9 - Dave & Dan Graessle· April 16 - Shawn Glowzynski·April 23 - Brian Hawkins•April 30 - Gary Frank  MAY· May 7 - Joel Jelinski·May 14 - Jim & Chris· May 21- Dave & Dan Graessle•May 28 - Greg Schmidt  Musician's Schedule... 03/27/2008

I held a Broker's Open House today in Little Falls with my listing partner on a brand new listing and we had a great turnout of area agents. We were on the fence about holding a Broker's Open since lately they haven't really been successful. But it seems when we get to a point when the Real Estate market tightens a bit, that's when the serious agents get serious. It helps that the property is in a very desirable location and is listed at a good price.                                                                 But that's not the most encouraging part of today. In addition to the agents, we had a potential buyer stop by too.  One of the visiting agents called later in the day to bring her client to the property and wants to come back again for a second visit. We had one potential buy... 03/25/2008

I just listed this home with my associate Jean-Marie. It's located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Great Notch section of Little Falls NJ.This home is an extra large Cape Cod style home - featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a large living room, eat in kitchen, formal dining room, and a spacious family room with skylights. The property features an in-ground pool and the property backs onto state owned wooded property with a nature trail. This is just a terrific location - secluded, but not too far from public transportation and major highways.Offered at $429,000For more information on this property or any others in the Little Falls area contact:Jim AlbanoJean-Marie Vantuno39 E. Main St.Little Falls, NJ 07424973-256-0303www.yourhomenorthjersey.comwww.northjerseycondos.comwww.montclairbound.com 03/24/2008

Well, today I completed the course and now can call myself an ASP Realtor! Even though ASP - Accredited Staging Professional - is not a recognized designation by the National Association of Realtors (yet), it still is a valuable designation to obtain, especially in a market like the one we're in now. Home sellers need every advantage they can get to have their homes sell quickly and for the most money possible. I'm glad I've obtained this knowledge of how to Stage a Home for sale, as my listings and home sellers will benefit from this knowledge. After all, that's our business, to use every method at our disposal to help our clients sell their homes.Todays class included Staging a real home that's currently for sale here in North Jersey. All 53 of use headed to the site and were broken u... 03/12/2008

Grand Opening of South City Prime located at One Route 23 south in Little Falls, NJSouth City Prime, an American Steakhouse has just opened it's doors in Little Falls NJ. The restaurant is characterized by standout cuisine, polished service, and a sophisticated vibe that is sure to make this destination a metro area star. The interior was designed by the renowned Manhattan based firm ANYK, and it features sleek and elegant furnishings paired with a rustic element of reclaimed barn wood. There are three dining rooms framed by striking contemporary fireplaces and wine walls. There is also a raised lounge area with banquettes upholstered in red leather that offers a comfortable space to relax and enjoy cocktails. The South City menu features a combination of classic and also creative dishe... 03/06/2008

 It seems as if Eugene Kulick has always been a part of the local government here in the Township of Little Falls, NJ. He's certainly been a fixture the past 13 years, 8 of those serving as Mayor, 5 as committeeman under the former Township Committee form of government. Love him or not, one thing you can't accuse this mayor of - and that's not being on the job. Mr. Kulick has literally embraced his position and served the people of Little Falls Township with one hundred percent effort. Sure he has had his share of critics, but who in the public eye hasn't? You know the old saying, you can please some of the people some of the time, but all of the people none of the time. But I can assure you of this, Eugene Kulick put his heart and soul into his job, whether as committeeman or as Mayor.... 03/06/2008

Looking for an Open House in your area? Are you buying several newspapers to find information on Open Houses in a few different areas that you'd like to visit? Tired of trying to interpret the abbreviations in those tiny classified print ads? Well a new website has been launched with you in mind. Find out where the Open Houses are in North Jersey. Real Ads with descriptive explanations of the properties and pictures too. With over 60 participating agencies in North Jersey and growing. This is the future of Open House advertising available for you right now.Visit:www.openhousenorthjersey.com for North Jersey Open House listings. Website provided by:39 E. Main St.Little Falls, NJ 07424973-256-0303 ext 211www.yourhomenorthjersey.comwww.montclairbound.comwww.northjerseycondos.com  03/02/2008

2008 is a special year for the Little Falls Womens Club. It marks the 100th year of existence for the Club, located on Prospect Avenue, Little Falls NJ. As part of the year long celebration, the Womens Club recently completed renovations of their building which included painting the exterior and some new landscape on the grounds, which will enhance the appearance of the building. The building and grounds have historically been maintained by the membership of the Club. 16 new members were recently welcomed into the club, which is a sign of progress and hopefully a step toward another 100 years of a successful organization and an important part of the community. Congratulations Little Falls Womens Club!For information on Little Falls Real Estate:39 E. Main St.Little Falls, NJ 07424973-256... 02/28/2008

Tired of Renting and seeing your hard earned money go into someone else's pocket? Not sure if you'll ever be able to achieve your own "American Dream"? Don't know where you can go or who you can turn to for the answers?Announcing Prudential Damiano Realty's First Time Homebuyer Information Gathering Session.Tuesday February 26   - 7pmTuesday March 25     -7pmPresented by Rich Bochis and Jim Albano Prudential Damiano Real Estate ProfessionalsGuests include : Mortgage Professional, Home Inspector, Real Estate AttorneyWhat kind of home is your dream?How about a Condo in Montclair? Or a Loft in Little Falls? What about a Cape in Clifton? Or maybe a Townhouse in North Caldwell is your desire. No matter what your dreams are, you owe it to yourself to come out and get the information you need ... 02/25/2008