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Fire leaves vacant Weehawken residence extensively damaged; officials investigating electrical permits
A two-alarm fire broke out in the basement of a vacant one-family Weehawken home at 476 Gregory Ave. early Thursday morning and two firefighters sustained minor injuries, according to NJ.com. It was put out by 7 p.m.
“We’re still investigating but it looks like the origin of the fire was electrical in nature,” North Hudson Regional Fire Director Jeff Welz said Friday. The house was under renovation, and the residents had moved their belongings into the basement, “so there were a lot of combustibles,” he continued.
Officials believe the fire started in the basement electrical panel, spread to the basement’s contents, and up through walls, leaving extensive damage to the building. Construction officials were scheduled to determine the viability of the building Friday, and also to investigate whether there were proper permits for the electrical work being done, Welz said.
Weehawken VFW seeks military memorabilia
Weehawken VFW Post 1923 is looking for any military items, souvenirs, uniforms or photos from any Weehawken residents or relatives who have served in World Wars 1 and 2, Korea, Vietnam or the Gulf wars. The items will be used as part of a permanent display in the VFW Building and will also assist with the “Veterans in the School Program” to educate students about the sacrifices and contributions that veterans have made for this country.
Bring items to the VFW Post Headquarters building at 309 Park Ave. in Weehawken, or contact Commander Chuck Barone at (201) 864-4876.
Elks Club to hold Valentine’s Day breakfast
The Weehawken Elks Club No. 1456, located at 50th Street and Blvd. East, is holding a Valentine’s Day breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. until noon. Donations are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children under 8.
Call the Elks for more information at (201) 864-1456
Elks Club to hold Irish Night dinner
On Saturday, March 17, the Weehawken Elks Benevolent Guild No. 1456 will host “Irish Night” at 50th Street and Blvd. East beginning at 7 p.m. Corned beef, cabbage, Irish soda bread and beer will be served. Donation is $35 per person.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, and may be made by calling Marianne Lorenz at (201) 866-0169, Cathy Marchetti at (201) 867-6641, or Rosemarie McCauley at (973) 993-5959.
Weehawken Weekenders to hold bingo bonanza
The Weehawken Weekenders will hold their Lucky Leap Year Bingo Bonanza at the Royal Manor in Garfield on Feb. 29. The price per person is $45, which includes music by Peter Lieberman, comedy by Uncle Floyd, a family-style dinner, transportation, and gratuity.
For more information, call the Weekenders at (201) 319-6059.
Susan G. Komen Foundation to hold race for the cure
Approximately 10,000 people – including runners, walkers, visitors, volunteers and staff – are expected to be on site for the 2012 Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure on Sunday, May 6. Race Day activities will include a 5K timed run, a 5K walk and a 1.5 mile walk.
On Sunday registration opens at 7:30 a.m., the 5K Timed Run starts at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K/1.5 Mile Walk starts at 10 a.m. at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange, N.J.
There will be a special Survivor Tent, Survivor Procession and Ceremony, an Expo area with free give-aways, an I AM THE CURE booth to learn more about breast self-awareness, food, a Komen for the Cure merchandise tent, and a Kids for the Cure area with face painting, a Moon Bounce, sand art, clowns and a coloring station.
Throughout the day, the ultimate American show band “The Infernos” will be performing from the Main Stage.
Since its founding in 1997, Komen North Jersey has awarded over $13 million in local community grants, and has directed approximately $5.9 million to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program for breast cancer research.
Online registration is now open. For additional information, to register, volunteer, start a team, or make a donation, visit www.komennorthjersey.org/race, or call (908) 277-2904, ext. 14.