Friday, February 22, 2013
The Environmental Commission hopes to begin installation this spring.
A small rain garden at the Wyckoff Public Library is coming together after the collaborative work of many township volunteers. The Environmental Commission, in cooperation with the Energy and Buildings Green Team, put together a proposal to install a rain garden to the right of the library’s entrance doors. The proposal was approved by the Library Board Wednesday night. The rain garden’s purposes are many, according to Green Team members. “A rain garden is a storm water runoff mediator,” said Wyckoff Environmental Commissioner Catherine Runge. “Storm water eventually enters the water supply and carries pesticides from landscapes and chemicals from roofs.” “One way to protect our water resources locally is intercepting, treating and …
Monday, August 13, 2012
Nearly two years ago, Julio Diaz took the first steps in a new career path. He wasn't unhappy with his current job, he just saw Industry Portage as a new opportunity to branch out and flex his creative muscle.
With a now-available Thrillist Rewards offer under his belt, some might say Wyckoff resident Julio Diaz's ultra-masculine Industry Portage brand has finally made it. But after years of development — designing and fine-tuning of the product line, stitching together its unique brand, and launching the endeavor via the homemade Industry Portage website in conjunction with a grassroots social media campaign — Diaz's smart, nascent knack for metropolitan bags is just getting started. Diaz, the VP of operations for NYC-based Integrity Contracting, began planning for his big move into men's fashion in December 2010, and launched IndustryPortage.com the following October — on the date shared by both his wedding anniversary and daughter's birthday…
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Preschoolers have an opportunity to learn and play the game
This Fall, preschoolers will get a chance to meet new friends, have some fun and learn a little bit about soccer thanks to the newly formed SoccerPlayGroup. Wyckoff parent Julio Diaz created the play group after his search for a soccer program for his 2-year-old son and 3.5-year-old daughters was unsuccessful. “I could not find a program that met on the weekend so I decided the create my own,” said Diaz. Diaz’s involvement in soccer spans 30 years. In 2004, Diaz was instrumental in creating, organizing and managing the Manhattan-based Gotham Argo men’s soccer team. After moving to the suburbs in 2007, the goal keeper joined an indoor men’s league, Arsenal F.C., in Waldwick. “I have always played soccer; I just love the game,” said Diaz. In…
Liz Cascio
11:40 am on Tuesday, August 23, 2011
This is a great idea! more ›