NORTH BERGEN BRIEFS

Public Library to hold free tutoring sessions

The North Bergen Public Library will hold free math tutoring sessions for middle school and high school students. The program, “Math Advantage,” is open to any interested students.
Lessons will be offered in basic mathematics, algebra, geometry, and calculus. The program will run July 20, 27, and Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. It will also be held August 9-11, 16-18, and 23-25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Those interested can sign up at the children’s desk. Walk-ins are accepted.
For more information, call 201-869-4715 or go to www.nbpl.org.

Danny McDermott’s WBU fight postponed

North Bergen resident Danny McDermott’s shot at the WBU title, which was to take place on Aug. 12 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Atlanta, Ga., has been postponed after McDermott sustained a bad cut during a sparring fight.
This is the same cut that had opened up last time McDermott fought in North Bergen. McDermott received stitches and will not fight until at least September, sources say.
Although the venue has not been confirmed, it will likely be rescheduled at the Sheraton Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J.

North Bergen applies for Sustainable Jersey Grant

The township of North Bergen passed a resolution at their commissioners’ meeting on Wednesday to apply for a grant to “save tax dollars, assure clean land, air and water, [and] improve working and living environments.”
The Sustainable Jersey Small Grant, funded by Wal-Mart, is a program that provides municipalities with resources with the goal of making progress on greening and sustainability initiatives.
The program will award eight $10,000 grants, three $25,000 grants, and 20 $1,000 capacity building grants.

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