Martin Santini, FAIA, was named "Architect of the Year" at the annual New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) awards dinner on Jan. 31, 2009, at the Liberty House in Jersey City, N.J.

AIA helps architects serve the public's needs and builds awareness of the role of architects and architecture in American society. The organization was created in 1857. Today, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and nearly 300 local chapters, the organization represents 86,000 licensed architects and associated professionals.

Englewood Hospital and Medical Center’s School of Radiography has been ranked #1 in the United States by the 2008 American Registry for Radiologic Technologists after certification test scores revealed that the School’s 2008 graduating class achieved the nation’s highest test scores. This marks the second consecutive year that Englewood Hospital has achieved this distinction.

David A. Mooij was named the "Resident of the Year" at the New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) annual awards dinner on Jan. 31, 2009, at The Liberty House in Jersey City, N.J. AIA helps architects serve the public's needs and builds awareness of the role of architects and architecture in American society. The organization was created in 1857. Today, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and nearly 300 local chapters, the organization represents 86,000 licensed architects and associated professionals.

K-12 Students Have Safe Access to Live Tutors in All Subjects

In December 2008, the Paramus Public Library began subscribing to a service that gives local K-12 students help with homework and studying by accessing free tutoring sessions online through the library’s website. The service is available every day from 2-9pm and can be accessed from home or the library.

Paramus Democratic Club At a 100 member strong meeting of the Paramus Democratic Club, newly elected County Chairman Michael Kasparian exhorted the attendees to get out there and make the Democratic goals known. State Assemblywoman Connie Wagner had invited me there to meet the Chairman and was quick to introduce us to each other. State Senator Bob Gordon was there along with County Executive Dennis McNerney.

Spring Planting Atrium Garden Club Brings Residents and Senior Social Club Members Together for Horticulture Class

Residents of The Atrium, the supportive independent living senior residence at The Allendale Community for Mature Living, enjoyed warm thoughts of spring despite the cold weather, as they learned how to plant amaryllis bulbs at a horticulture class last month. The class was led by Carol Browne of Greenwich, Conn., daughter of Atrium resident Stella Dukes.

FirstService Williams, formerly GVA Williams, recently represented Chitta, LLC in the company’s purchase of an 11,623-square-foot office condo at 15-01 Pollitt Drive, an office/warehouse building in Fair Lawn, N.J. FirstService Williams’ Director Leslie Meril and Managing Director Doug Rowe represented Chitta, LLC in the transaction. Chitta acquired the site from Tulfra Realty, LLC.

Tekton Development Corp., one of New Jersey's leading general contracting firms, has announced that they have been retained by the Diocese of Metuchen to convert the former Convent of St. Peter the Apostle at 94 Somerset St. in New Brunswick, N.J., into a new Catholic Center at Rutgers University.

NAI James E. Hanson, one of New Jersey's leading commercial real estate firms, recently completed a 12,000-square-foot lease agreement on behalf of World Paper Trading Company at 120 Kero Road in Carlstadt, New Jersey. NAI Hanson Associate Vice Presidents, Jeffrey W. DeMagistris and Thomas A. Vetter, represented the lessee, World Paper Trading Company, in this transaction.

The month of April has been designated Cancer Control Month by the American Cancer Society, according to John Hopper, Health Officer for the Paramus Board of Health. Cancer is most treatable when diagnosed early, therefore it is beneficial to be aware of the seven warning signals: