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Rep. Josh Gottheimer calls out excellence in Fifth District — including in Closter, Norwood, Harrington Park, and Teaneck
Among the 21 North Jersey residents recognized as Hometown Heroes by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer on July 18 were four familiar names from the Northern Valley: Joseph Bianco of Closter, Barry Wood of Harrington Park, Robert Tracy of Norwood, and Lisa Blumer of Teaneck. Each was celebrated at the Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony, held at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center, for extraordinary service to their communities in the Legislative Fifth District — from lifesaving generosity to public leadership and tireless advocacy. The event honored first responders, veterans, volunteers, and local leaders whose everyday efforts help strengthen the fabric of North Jersey life. “If you tune in to cable or go onto social media, there is far more attention these days on whatʼs going wrong with America, and far too little attention on whatʼs going right. But then, stories crop up here and there of a firefighter rescuing a young girl
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Now in its 13th year, Jazz Under the Stars returns in triumph to Englewood
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CONNECT CAMP BUILDS ON SUCCESS District enrichment initiative works its magic for second year BY HILLARY VIDERS FOR NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
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Englewood high school students soak up Englewood Hospital’s 2025 Youth Apprenticeship Career Day on July 23. The students are backed by The Zone program through Bergen Family Center. John Snyder photo. 23, for its Youth Apprenticeship require a medical degree. BY JOHN SNYDER The event, hosted at EngleProgram Career Day, a half-day OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS seminar designed to expand stu- wood Healthʼs main campus, NGLEWOOD HEALTH weldentsʼawareness of career possibil- brought together professionals comed local high school ities within a hospital system— from across departments to speak students on Tuesday, July including many roles that donʼt
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The Englewood Public School District on July 23 hosted a joyful celebration of Connect Camp at Winton White Stadium, 50 Durie Ave. Now in its sophomore year, Connect Camp is a free districtwide summer enrichment program designed to provide Englewood students with meaningful, engaging learning experiences. The program was envisioned and launched by Superintendent Dr. Marnie Hazelton, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and her team. Hosted at Dr. Leroy McCloud Elementary School, the camp welcomed 210 students in grades 2–8. Sessions ran four days per week— Monday through Thursday—from June 23 to July 24. Connect Camp emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning in subjects such as STEM, literacy, keyboarding, coding, wellness, and the arts. Weekly field trips expanded
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NIGHT MARKET Palisade Avenue delivered celebration as the Englewood Night Market returned for its fifth year—bigger and more vibrant than ever.
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Since 2020, Mark Zinna has served as Mayor of Tenafly, a vibrant town of 15,400 residents offering a wide range of amenities: a bustling Senior Center The NVP with more than Interview 500 members, extensive recreation and cosponsored sports programs, a 400acre nature preserve, dog parks, a municipal pool, and pickleball and basketBy Hillar y ball courts. Viders served Zinna three terms on the Tenafly Borough Council before stepping down upon his election as mayor. He manages a municipal budget of some $37 million, oversees 120 employees, and negotiates with six different collective bargaining units.
In 2024, Zinna successfully secured $1.6 million in Congressionally directed spending to support stormwater management improvements. He also worked to obtain $1.8 million in FEMA funds to rebuild the Bliss Avenue bridge after it was destroyed in a storm. During his tenure, Zinna has seen new senior leadership grace Borough Hall, including the borough administrator, public works director, municipal judge, borough attorney, and labor counsel. His priorities include infrastructure upgrades, downtown traffic and pedestrian safety improvements, senior services, and the expansion of community events such as the townʼs seasonal festivals. Before entering public service, Zinna owned and operated businesses in construction, food, and technology. In 2021, Governor Phil Murphy appointed him as director of one of New Jerseyʼs Motor Vehicle Commission facilities.
I recently spoke with Mayor Zinna about his accomplishments and reflections on serving the Tenafly community. ___
Hillary Viders: How did your business experience prepare you for a career in public service? Mayor Mark Zinna: Iʼve worked in several industries—food, technology, and construction. Each one requires attention to detail and dedication to succeed. But the common thread is customer service— helping people. Thatʼs exactly what we do in local government. Whether weʼre paving roads, keeping sewers working, or running a great senior center, weʼre here to serve the community. HV: Whatʼs the most challenging part of your job as mayor? MZ: The toughest part is working within limited resources. We rely on taxpayer money, which is finite. Everyone wants the street in front of their home to be freshly paved every
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Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna HV: Whatʼs the most rewarding part of being mayor? MZ: Helping residents. Whether itʼs expanding the Summer Concert Series, adding wayfinding signs and benches, or launching new community amenities—it all comes down to improving quality of life. One recent example: when a private pool club closed, residents asked if it could be turned into a municipal pool. The Borough Council and I made it happen. We reopened the site with new walkways, trees, bathrooms, palm trees, fresh paint, and a professional concession stand—just in time for Memorial Day weekend. This year, we also opened a new dog park, a skate park, and pollinator gardens. The most rewarding part is watching the town evolve and knowing weʼre delivering value for residentsʼ tax dollars.
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Palisade Avenue transformed into a jubilant celebration as the Englewood Night Market returned for its fifth year—bigger and more vibrant than ever. July 17 from 5 to 10 p.m., thousands of residents and visitors flocked downtown for an unforgettable evening of food, music, and family fun. The atmosphere buzzed with energy as vendors, restaurants, and nonprofit organizations filled the streets with dozens of colorful booths and interactive experiences. Ensuring everything ran smoothly were the dedicated members of the Englewood Police and Fire Departments, the Bergen County Sheriffʼs Department, and the Department of Public Works. Prominent community leaders were out in full force, mingling with attendees and showing their
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YVONNE CALLAS DMD-FAGD Scenes of much merriment on July 17 in Englewood, as Palisade Avenue transformed into a jubilant celebration — the Englewood Night Market returned for its fifth year. Hillary Viders photos.
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Onlookers watch from Bergen Street as firefighters douse flames in the Bergen Building, March 10, 1911.
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Englewood’s Bergen Building has withstood time (and fire)
T WAS AUGUST 1900 when the first shov-
els hit the dirt at Engle and Bergen streets, marking the beginning of the Bergen Building. A three-story brick structure would soon rise from the heart of downtown. Now, 125 years later, the building still stands as a quiet witness to Englewoodʼs transformation through the 20th century and beyond. The Bergen Building was constructed by F.W. Phelps for the Bergen County Gas & Electric company, which occupied the corner store as an office and salesroom. The lower level also held smaller businesses, including a plate glass and mirror shop, an electrician, and a dentist. On the Bergen Street side there were offices for both the local telephone exchange and Public Service Corporation. It was Englewoodʼs first modern apartment building, with six apartments located upstairs. A decade after it opened, on March 10, 1911, the building was damaged by a fire. News outlets reported that the blaze was compounded by low water pressure and high winds. “The fire started in the cellar and the sulfur-like fumes drove everyone out of the Public Service office when the flames found an opening in the floor,” the Paterson Morning Call wrote. “Miss Julia OʼBrien and Miss Katherine Zaremba prevented a panic among the 12 telephone operators who remained at the switch-
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board until well nigh suffocated by the smoke.” As the flames spread, the switchboard operators remained at their posts, calling around the city to alert the various offices of the fire. This was an era in which a phone call meant speaking with an operator, who would
manually connect you via a switchboard with the person you were trying to reach. Telephone service eventually went down, the switchboard having been destroyed by the water used to subdue the fire. A new switchboard, obtained from the main office in New York, was set up in a vacant storefront on Palisade Avenue. The linemen worked nonstop, all through the night. Remarkably, service was restored starting the following day, and within three days, every subscriber was reconnected. “Twelve telephone girls who worked at
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4An early 1900s postcard view of the Bergen Building at the corner of Engle and Bergen streets. SERVING: Alpine, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh & Tenafly.
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their switchboard while flames ate and crackled their way through the building are heroines today of the largest fire that Englewood has known for a decade. The young women fled at the last moment, and five minutes later were helping linemen to install a new switchboard,” wrote the Star-Ledger. “Telephone service was resumed before the fire smoldered.” At the height of the fire, the wind carried glowing embers hundreds of feet and threatened to start a dozen other blazes in downtown Englewood. Low water pressure added to the problem, and the firemen were unable to get two good streams on the tall structure. “For two hours the business section of Englewood was threatened because of the poor water
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A Vision Come to Life The Englewood Night Market was created by T.H. Irwin, founder of T.H. Experiences, and sponsored by Town Motors Englewood, New
service,” The New York Times reported. “Not until Hackensack sent help were the flames subdued.” In the days that followed, people from all over Bergen County visited Englewood to see the charred building. The structure was repaired fol-
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lowing the fire. Today, just as in the past, it has commercial space on the bottom and residences on the floors above. Many of the old architectural elements have been retained, and the Bergen Building looks much the same as it did 125 years ago.
The location as it looks today, 18-22 Engle St.
Mayor Wildes praised the eventʼs impact: “The Englewood Night Market was a tremendous hit, with thousands of attendees from throughout our city and the surrounding region. Englewoodʼs downtown business district is already a phenomenal dining and shopping destination, and the added vendors and entertainment made it a truly special experience. Supporting our local businesses is always a priority, and events like this help draw new crowds and showcase all the amazing options our downtown has to offer.”
Jersey Family, ONNJ, MK Valencia, and the City of Englewood. More than just a fun night out, the event is a boon to local businesses and a celebration of Englewoodʼs rich diversity. “This event takes a year to prepare,” Irwin said. “I originally created it in 2012 and was thrilled to bring it back last year. This isnʼt a street fair—itʼs the ultimate block party! The goal is to bring the community together across cultures. Everyone is dancing side by side and sharing great food.” A City Proud
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itʼs there. Gruppe often signed his works in the lower corner, and in some cases the frame partially or fully covers it. If youʼre comfortable doing so, carefully removing the frame should reveal his name. Gruppe was born in Rochester, N.Y., and spent his early years in the Netherlands, where his father—also a notable painter, Charles Gruppe—worked with the Hague School. Emile later
settled in the famed artist enclave of Rocky Neck in Gloucester, Mass., where he became known for his dynamic seascapes and New England landscapes. From 1940 to 1970, he ran the Gloucester School of Painting and eventually began painting Floridaʼs tropical scenes during winter stays in Naples. His style is unmistakable: expressive brushwork, bold use of
color, and a confident handling of light that owes much to the French Impressionists he admired. Gruppe also authored several well-regarded books on painting technique, making him a teacher and inspiration to generations of artists. Gruppeʼs work is well represented in museums and private collections nationwide. As a fellow member of New York Cityʼs Salmagundi Club— where Gruppe won many awards—I can tell you that his legacy is both cherished and enduring. Regarding value: The market for Emile Gruppe paintings has grown steadily, with particularly strong results over the past decade. Based on the size of your canvas (28 x 24 inches), the subject matter, and todayʼs demand, your painting holds a fair market value of $8,000. I urge you to insure it accordingly and, as you noted, to keep this documentation with the painting. Let it become part of the story—one that, clearly, already includes fond memories of your father-in-law. R.Z.M. Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. is based at 132 Dexter Ave., Pearl River, N.Y. Call (845) 7351313 or visit rzmantiques.com.
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with students in a relaxed, conversational setting. Speakers shared personal insights about their educational and professional journeys, their roles, occupational outlook, and the variety of ways to build a career in health care. Organized by Englewood YANOWITZ Healthʼs Population Health Department in partnership with the Englewood Chamber of Commerceʼs Business Apprenticeship Program, the event supports students—especially those with perhaps limited exposure to profession-
data, analytics, and reporting • Maria Toubroukji, MSN, RN, GERO-BC, coordinator of academic partnerships and the nurse residency program • Kayla Evans, MHS, R.T.(R)(M), interventional mammogram technologist, Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center “People often associate hospitals only with doctors and nurses, but we employ more than 4,500 staff in
a huge variety of roles—from finance and IT to behavioral health and philanthropy,” Yanowitz told Northern Valley Press, which sat in on the event. “Career Day is about showing students that they belong here too, and that there are so many ways to make an impact.” Over the course of the morning, students engaged with speakers through Q&A sessions, gaining practical advice and real-world context. For many, it was their first time
inside a hospital not as a patient, 7 but as a potential professional. By showcasing diverse career options, Englewood Health aims to help students identify fields that match their interests, temperaments, and skills—while planting seeds for future success, perhaps even within its own walls. Miloscia described the lifechanging exposure, as a young CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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The Rotary Club of Englewood celebrated new leadership and honored dedicated members during its annual installation luncheon, held July 1 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on South Van Brunt Street. Several dozen members and guests attended the lively event, which featured the swearing-in of new club officers and a heartfelt tribute to outgoing Rotary District 7490 Gov. Scott Reddin, who was welcomed home with fanfare—and cake. Reddin was introduced by Past District Governor Joseph Dino, who
Happy to step up in service: Scott Reddin (left) with newly installed Rotary Club officers Aleta Frezzell, Walter Young, Janet Pagan, Mitch Schonfeld, Victor Merchan, and Janet Sharma. Young and Pagan are 2025–2026 Rotary Club of Englewood co-presidents. Hillary Viders photos. The Pledge of Allegiance was Englewood Councilman Kevin Wilpraised him as a devoted “people person” who had attended more led by past district governor John son, and Police Chief Thomas Greethan 30 fundraisers during his Cosgrove; Robert Tedesco, also a ley. past district governor, offered words tenure. New Officers Installed “He gave generously of the of inspiration. The club installed its The event welcomed incoming most valuable commodity — time,” District Governor Cindy Randina, 2024–2025 officers: Dino said. • Walter Young and Janet Pagan, co-Presidents • Aleta Frezzell, Vice President • Janet Sharma, Treasurer • Victor Merchan, Sergeant-atArms • Mitch Schonfeld, Secretary An Honorary Member Award was presented to Michael Prigoff, Esq. by Janet Sharma. The club also welcomed two new members: Kate Senedzuk, director of the Englewood Public Library, and Jorge Osoria, principal of Dwight Morrow High School. Co-Presidents Share Vision Co-presidents Pagan and Young expressed enthusiasm and a
shared commitment to service in the year ahead. “Iʼm honored to serve as CoPresident of the Rotary Club of Englewood this year, alongside Co-President Walter Young,” Pagan said. “Together, we bring a strong synergy rooted in our shared passion for Rotary and our commitment to service. With aligned goals and a united vision, weʼre ready to lead a year filled with purpose, impact, and community connection.” Young added, “It has truly been a joy and an incredible experience working alongside President Janet Pagan in my role as President-Elect. Janet and I share the same passion and vision for our Rotary Club. We work seamlessly together, and I am confident that this upcoming Rotary year will be one of the best yet. I look forward to what we will accomplish together in service and fellowship.”
Service Above Self — Locally and Globally Since its founding in 1959, the Rotary Club of Englewood has been one of Bergen Countyʼs leading service organizations. Adhering to Rotary Internationalʼs motto of “Service Above Self,” the club has contributed thousands of volunteer hours and significant financial support to local causes. Part of a global network, Rotary connects 1.2 million members in over 200 countries and territories, working together to fight disease, promote peace, improve education, and expand access to clean water and sanitation. “Rotary bridges cultures and connects continents,” Pagan noted. “Weʼre proud to be part of a mission that protects both people and the planet.”
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from a burning building, or a high school athlete reassuring kids just like him that not even cancer can stop your dreams,” said Gottheimer in a release shared with Northern Valley Press on July 18.
Robert Tracy, Norwood Rob serves his community as a supervisor for the Borough of Norwood Public Works. Rob helps ensure Norwoodʼs streets are clean and that Jersey families are safe in the toughest snowstorms. In 2021, Rob worked with
program manager for the Holy Name Palliative and Hospice Care program in Teaneck, where she works every day to treat loved ones with the dignity, care, and respect they deserve. She also is a member of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association and Hospice Action Network, where she works to advocate for more resources for health care practitioners, even visiting Washington, D.C., to personally advocate for
greater access to quality care for patients with advanced illnesses. Lauding recipients from further afield in the district, Gottheimer cheered Montvaleʼs Bryan Cirelli, Park Ridgeʼs Tammy Levinson, Woodcliff Lakeʼs Josephine Higgins, Nicholas Soltesz and Peter Wunk of West Milford, Johnny “Johnny Buckets” Jackson of Ridgewood, Chris Brown of Bergenfield, Mary Davis of River Edge, Stephen
Mihalovic of Vernon, James “Jay” Ludwig of Ho-Ho-Kus, Ashleigh Mallo of Newton, Dr. Joan Rivitz of Paramus, Paul Rubacky of Ringwood, Moshe Berow of Fair Lawn, Diane Taylor of Lafayette, Tatiana Marquis of Waldwick, and Theresa Johnston of Paramus. — Via Peter Figueroa, speechwriter for Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5)
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Joseph Bianco, Closter — Joe is the chairman of the Closter Zoning Board of Adjustment, where he has served for more than 30 years and has never missed a single meeting. He previously served Closter as a Councilman in 1978 and 1981, and as mayor from 1983 to 1986. Joe has spent decades helping shape the development of North Jerseyʼs neighborhoods and business districts. Joe has played a critical role in securing funding for the Closter Senior Citizens Center, renovating the Closter Borough Hall, creating a new Lewis Street extension, and helping to establish Temple Emanuelʼs new home.
Barry Wood, Harrington Park Barry has spent 17 years with the Harrington Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps, serving as crew chief, committee chair, and twice as corps president. Through his work as an EMT, Barry has responded to more than a thousand emergency calls and helped save countless lives. From being a Borough councilman to being a recreation commissioner, and a member of the Planning Board and the Environmental Commission, Barry has committed himself
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acclaim. Still at the height of his creative powers, Hill remains active in the studio and on tour, performing with the Spirit of Life Ensemble and leading his own quartet and quintet.
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Now in its 13th year, Jazz Under the Stars has returned to Englewood—and itʼs once again striking a chord with music lovers throughout Bergen County. Directed by renowned bassist Calvin Hill, the beloved summer concert series takes place every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. from July 10 through Aug. 28 on the front plaza of the Englewood Public Library. The concerts are free and open to the public. The 2025 season kicked off on June 10 with a performance by the Calvin Hill Quartet, featuring Hill on bass, Justin Robertson on saxophone, Michael Kochrae on piano, and Steve Johns on drums. The group delighted the crowd with a mix of jazz standards and original pieces, including: • No Greater Love • To Wisdom the Prize • Up Jumped Spring • Theme for Ernie • Listen
The Calvin Hill Quartet: Michael Kochrae (piano), Steve Education from Berklee College Johns (drums), Justin Robertson (saxophone), and Calvin Hill of Music and later received a (bass). Hillary Viders photos. Masterʼs in Special Education from Hunter College. He began his professional career as a bassist in Boston nightclubs, performing with artists such as Billy Eckstine, Mel Tormé, Mose Allison, John Lee Hooker, and the Kirby Stone Four. While in Boston, Hill met pianist Joanne Brackeen, with whom he still performs today. • Bolivia In 1969, Hill moved to New • Cantaloupe Island York City, where he joined the McCoy Tyner Quartet and Jazz icon Calvin Hill recorded the landmark album Calvin Hill is not just the Sahara, which was voted Album founder of Jazz Under the of the Year by DownBeat magaStars—heʼs a legend in his own zine critics. right. A gifted bass player, comOver the years, Hill has poser, arranger, and educator, played with jazz greats including Hill was born in Bridgeport, Pharoah Sanders, Betty Carter, Connecticut, and began studying George Coleman, James Moody, music at age 10. He played trumChet Baker, Junior Mance, and pet, trombone, and saxophone in Max Roach. His own 2005 school before switching to bass album, “I Canʼt Give You Anyin his final year of high school. thing But Love,” received critical Hill earned a B.A. in Music
The history of Jazz Under the Stars The concert series began in 2013, when Englewood Public Library Board President Katharine Glynn approached Hill—then a local resident— about organizing four jazz concerts on the library plaza. Hill embraced the opportuCONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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usually get a really high turnout, like 60, 70 applications. With the money from the city, we can only select 24. But they get paid $2,000 for six weeks worth of work, and they love it. They really gain a lot of experience in the program.” Her two dozen young go-getters work at a wealth of employers powering the city: Englewood Health, bergenPAC, Bergen Family Center, a print shop, eateries, and elsewhere. “Theyʼre all really scattered. This is vocational training,” Solomon said. One participant in the dayʼs seminar volunteered she wants to be a writer. Another is focused on nursing. She asked presenter Karen Asch, director of principal and
planned gifts, Englewood Health 11 Foundation, for funds to help her meet her goal. “You can apply,” Asch said. I would love to see you use these resources.” In past seminars for students in the Youth Apprenticeship Program, Yanowitzʼs department — Population Health—has arranged a CEO talk, team department talks, physical therapy and rehabilitation talks—“tons of different. offerings of immense value to the people of Englewood.” She said, “This is this is about our investment in our community, particularly in those who might not have had access otherwise. This is all about healthy outcomes.”
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In his July 30 newsletter, Mayor John Glidden offered residents a sweeping overview of the boroughʼs ongoing safety initiatives, community improvements, cultural offerings, and special recognitions. The update, packed with important information and upcoming events, reflects what Glidden called the boroughʼs “commitment to communication and community care.” Public Safety and Scam Alert Glidden shared an urgent message from the Police Department warning residents of a scam in
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Roadwork and Construction Progress Gas main replacements are entering the restoration phase in parts of Closter. Affected roads will soon be resurfaced thanks to coordination among PSE&G Gas, Waters & Bugbee, Tilcon, and borough officials. The borough also continues work on its 2025 Road Program, which includes curb, milling, and paving work on Wainwright Avenue, Wainwright Court, King Place, Halsey Lane, and Demarest Avenue between Knickerbocker and Schraalenburgh Roads. Temporary closures and detours remain in
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Community Programs and Events The Police Department announced its participation in the Blue Envelope Program, aimed at improving interactions between law enforcement and drivers on the autism spectrum. The envelopes contain essential documents and communication tips to ensure clarity and safety during traffic stops. Closterʼs beloved Town Celebration returns on Saturday, Sept. 6, with music, races, a firemen's wet down for kids, and fireworks at 9 p.m. The celebration kicks off at 2 p.m. in Memorial Park, with free rides for children courtesy of Closterʼs business community. Before that, runners can lace up for the 44th Annual Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K Run and the Jim
OʼHalloran Fun Run, both scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 31. More information and registration details can be found at closterrec.com. Live music fans can look forward to performances at Concert Corner in Closter Plaza: • David Scance on Friday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. (rain date: Aug. 2) • Ronan Mikayʼs Jazz Quintet on Friday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Cultural and Nature Programming The Belskie Museum of Art & Science is currently featuring “Andersen & Friends,” showcasing five local artists, and is preparing for its holiday-season exhibit, “Are You a Collector?” Community members with unique collections are invited to contribute to this one-of-a-kind show. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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Smile More Dentistry: Smiles and Schoolwork The Secret Link Between Oral Health and Better Grades
By Dr. Mariliza LaCap CEO, Washington Dental Associates As August rolls around, families are preparing for the hustle and bustle of back-toschool season. New backpacks, sharpened pencils, and updated class schedules take center stagebut thereʼs one essential part of school prep thatʼs often overlooked: a healthy smile. Dental health plays a far bigger role in academic success than many parents realize. In fact, several studies have revealed a direct link between poor oral health and poor academic performance. As students head back into the classroom, now is the perfect time to make sure their teeth-and their grades-are in great shape.
The Link Between Oral Health and School Performance A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that children with poor oral health were nearly three times more likely to miss school due to dental pain than those with good oral health. And missing school is just the beginning. The same research also showed that students with dental issues were four times more likely to have lower grade point averages. Another study by the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center revealed that 17% of children aged 6–11 reported experiencing a toothache in the past six months—painful enough to affect sleep, concentration, and school performance. When a child is distracted by discomfort or pain, itʼs harder to focus in class, complete homework, or perform well on tests. In short, a healthy smile is more than just cosmetic—itʼs foundational to a studentʼs confidence, attendance, and ability to learn. Dental Visits: The Smartest Back-to-School Tradition Before classes resume, a
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Additional Borough Notices • Fall soccer registration is open via closterrec.com. • Closter Public Library continues offering e-books, audiobooks, and streaming through Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy. Artist Barbara Chen is featured on the Belskie Art Wall through August. • St. Paulʼs Lutheran Church will host its annual Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m., open to all residents. For full details on these and other programs, residents can visit the Borough of Closter website at www.closternj.us or contact the mayorʼs office directly at
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