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PLAYING FOR THE KIDS

PARK RIDGE

County panel steps up for a borough gem

PASCACK VALLEY

Hillsdale huddles around No. 27 — and families facing childhood cancer

Trust fund board recommends $175K grant for Wortendyke House preservation

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Nearly two years after Park Ridge moved to save one of the Pascack Valleyʼs oldest surviving homes from possible demolition, a Bergen County preservation panel has recommended $175,000 toward the boroughʼs next challenge: figuring out exactly what the nearly 275-year-old Frederick Wortendyke House needs and restoring it properly. The borough sought $330,000 through the Bergen County Historic Preservation Trust Fund toward the work at 12 Pascack Road. The recommendation by the Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board is not a final award; county elected officials make final decisions on grant funding. The project is the next chapter in a preservation effort that began when the historic home went on the market in 2024. Mayor Keith Misciagna said at the time that prospective buyers had shown interest but appeared intent on demolishing the house and building anew. The family of its late owner, George Otto, contacted the borough and the Pascack Historical Society because Otto had wanted the property preserved as a historic site if the town was interested. Park Ridge certainly was. The Borough Council authorized $592,000 in December 2024 toward the acquisition, including the $580,000 purchase price. A donation See GEM on page 124

OCTOBER 12, 2026

SOME 180 CHILDREN on 24 teams took the field at Pascack Valley High School for the Hillsdale Huddle on Oct. 4, a flag football tourney and community celebration honoring eighth-grader Nolan LaFontaine (fifth from right) and raising money to help other children and families confronting cancer. Credit: @eddyp_photography

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L A F O N TA I N E knows much about teamwork. The George White Middle School eighth-grader wore No. 27 as quarterback for the Hillsdale Hawks, helping lead his team to two youth football championships. He wore the same number playing club lacrosse. Last fall, Nolan was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, forcing him to step away from the sports he loved. OLAN

But his teammates, friends and neighbors never stepped away from him. On Sunday, Oct. 4, some 180 children on 24 teams took the field at Pascack Valley High School for the Hillsdale Huddle, a flag football tournament and community celebration honoring Nolan and raising money to help other children and families confronting cancer. By Oct. 7, the event had raised more than $15,000, exceeding its fundraising goal. The money is not for Nolan or his family. Proceeds are being divided equally between Tackle Kids Cancer and the Child Life

program at Hackensack Meridianʼs Joseph M. Sanzari Childrenʼs Hospital, where Nolan has received care. For Nolanʼs parents Chris and Kate LaFontaine, that distinction is central to the eventʼs purpose. When friend Melissa Gage approached them months ago about organizing a fundraiser in Nolanʼs honor, they welcomed the idea but wanted the proceeds to help other families. “I didnʼt want anything to go to us,” Chris told us. Instead, he thought of the

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When Meals on Wheels North Jersey Executive Director Janelle Larghi had a problem, she knew the words Lee Tremble would have trouble resisting. “I need your help.” It was fall 2024, and the nonprofit had a weak link in the chain that gets meals to homebound older adults and people with disabilities across northern Bergen County. A paid driver carrying meals to remote drop-off points serving Oakland and three routes in the Mahwah area was chronically late, Larghi said. Volunteers were left waiting — sometimes for 45 minutes. Clients called the office. “They were hungry, their food was late, and worst of all, they thought we had forgotten them,” Larghi said. “Our entire mission revolves around making sure our clients never feel forgotten.” Tremble, the longtime former owner of Westwoodʼs Iron Horse restaurant and a familiar hand in borough civic life, had come to Meals on Wheels that June looking to volunteer. Larghi asked him to do something bigger: build a team that could reliably make the run

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Immaculate Heart Academy celebrates student achievement at its Honors Convocation, recognizing nearly 300 students for their work during the 2025–26 academic year. PAGE 18

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To the editor: ASCACK PRESS seldom disappoints. Once again, when there was nothing of interest on television — and, by the way, I pay for that— and nothing noteworthy in [another newspaper] — and by the way, I pay for that — I picked up my copy of Pascack Press, Sept. 28, and read it cover to

cover. By the way, I donʼt pay for that! I can always find a human interest story here that interests me and even after Iʼm finished reading makes me think about the wonderful people of the Pascack Valley. This issue featured a story titled “One card, 64 libraries, a summer well spent,” and what a travel story it was. Thank you John Snyder, editor, and the staff of Pascack Press, for going out into the valley and finding these wonderful stories. Jean Himes Township of Washington Editorʼs note: Thanks, Jean! We do our best. This was a fun

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HILLSDALE—A Sept. 28 story on Borough Clerk Denise Kohanʼs employment agreement misstated her 2027 clerk salary and related compensation. Her clerk salary will be $111,174 in 2027, an 8.82% increase, and her combined compensation for three borough positions will be $146,774. We regret the error.

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B ck in time... Architect and land use professional William “Bill” Martin leads Westwood’s inaugural historic trolley tours this spring. Spaces remain for the tour’s next outing, Oct. 24. John Snyder photo.

Trolley tour of historic Westwood Oct. 24 Borough’s ‘250th’ revels continue; walking tour of Veterans Park included

Following an enthusiastic response to this springʼs tours, the Westwood Historic Preservation Commission is bringing back its narrated historic trolley tours Saturday, Oct. 24, with departures at noon and 2 p.m. from the Borough Hall parking lot, 101 Washington Ave. Organized by commission Vice Chair Jackie Martin and members Noeline Grefrath and Anne Costello, the tours will be conducted by William J. Martin and take riders past more than a dozen historic sites, with two brief stops along the way. The Westwood Heritage Society and

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through the 1860s Pascack Valley, we follow the path that the stagecoach made through this area 165 years ago. The route began at the old Trading Post at Pascack and Mill roads in Park Ridge, with the horse-drawn carriage collecting passengers as it meandered through villages that we now call Woodcliff Lake, Hillsdale, Westwood, and Emerson. Its destination was the Northern Railroad depot in Closter. This was how people traveled to New York City during that decade before the Pascack Valley got its own railroad line. If you missed the first three parts of the

The Hopper manor house, now Becker Funeral Home, on Kinderkamack Road opposite Jefferson Avenue.

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story, you can visit Pascack Pressʼ website and find them under the Back in Time tab. We pick up our journey at what will one day be the nucleus of downtown Westwood, at the Broadway intersection where Washington Avenue becomes Westwood Avenue. In this time, there are no stores, no traffic lights, no train horns, no street signs, no cars. This section is still fully rural, with scattered farmhouses punctuating a pristine landscape of woodland and meadow. The land is owned by old families such as the Demarests, Brickells, Bogerts and Hoppers. Our stagecoach turns right from Washington Avenue onto Broadway, but it looks much different than it will in the future. The dirt road ends after just a few hundred feet, branching out as First Avenue/Mill Street to the right and Jefferson Avenue to the left. On this journey we take a left and follow Jefferson to its end at Kinderkamack Road. In front of us is the beautiful manor house of the Hopper familyʼs farm. The Hoppers are one of the founding families in this section, and their lands include hundreds of acres. Here we make a right, our last turn for a while. Kinderkamack, one of Bergen Countyʼs oldest roads, will take us a very long way. Kinderkamack Road has been in existence since before 1710. Its name is derived from an old Lenape word whose exact meaning has been lost to time (possibly “place of ceremonial dance”). The first European settlers adopted the word Kinderkamack to describe this section on the southeastern side of the Pascack Valley and the road that travels through it. In coming years this area will be renamed—first to Etna and then to Emerson—but the name of the road

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results indicate problems with an election. On election security, the brochure states: “NEW JERSEY USES MULTIPLE LAYERS OF SECURITY AND CHECKS AND BALANCES.” It notes Bergen Countyʼs voting equipment is state- and federally certified, is never connected to the internet and produces a human-verifiable paper trail. The guide says the voter check-in system prevents duplicate voting by showing poll workers whether someone has already returned a mail-in ballot or voted early. When eligibility is in question, a provisional ballot is counted only after officials confirm the voter has not already voted. The brochure also addresses why results may not be final on election night. “Election Day is the deadline for voting, not for counting or declaring a winner. News outlets ʻcall racesʼ by using calculations from exit polls, turnout tallies, and unofficial reports to make predictions about the outcome of an election before all of the votes are counted,” it states. Seven of the brochureʼs examples concern voting by mail, including the belief that applying for a mail-in ballot means a voter must always vote that way. “YOU CAN CHOOSE MAIL BALLOTS FOR ONE

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Grove Street, bringing the dayʼs total to 25. Serenity, a Westwood Regional Middle School student, died July 25, 2025. She was remembered in the days that followed by family, friends and a wider community that rallied around the Lynn family with meals, donations, prayers and support. The Oct. 17 planting will add a living memorial at Brookside Park while launching Westwoodʼs first fall version of a community tree-planting effort. Organizers say they know the ambitious number is achievable: Volunteers planted 25 trees in approximately two hours during a similar effort last April.

toric baseball game, local history presentations, downtown Red, White & Bloom plantings and a historical reenactment during WestwoodFest. The activities mark the nationʼs 250th anniversary through Westwoodʼs history and community traditions. “America 250 is an opportunity to connect our national history with the people, places and stories right here in Westwood,” said Council President Lauren Letizia. “The response to our spring tours showed how much people enjoy

The Autumn Arbor Fest is being organized with the Borough of Westwood, AmeriCorps, Northern New Jersey Community Foundationʼs Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Watershed Ambassadors and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The event is rain or shine. Volunteers are encouraged to register in advance — and, importantly, bring a shovel. The remembrance ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at Brookside Park on Lake Street. Volunteer registration is available at the QR code, which directs to tinyurl.com/WestwoodAutumnFest2026. discovering that history together, and we're excited to be able to offer the experience again." Tickets are $15, and seating is limited. Registration is open to Westwood residents, with remaining seats available to nonresidents beginning Oct. 8. Riders must be at least 10 years old, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Register through the Recreation Departmentʼs Community Pass website under “America 250 Westwood.”

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‘Why I’m voting for Beth Staples’ To the editor: is upon us! I write to ask my fellow WestE wood citizens to vote for Beth StaLECTION SEASON

ples for Borough Council. Helping and serving others is what Beth is all about. She volunteers at St. Andrewʼs food pantry, she makes weekly visits to a nursing home with her therapy dog Piper, and was a state president of PEO, a nationwide philanthropic educational organization that raises scholarship money for deserving women. Youʼve probably seen Beth behind the wheel of a Conradʼs ice cream truck or helping out behind the counter during holidays. Itʼs impossible to distill her resume into just a few words. Beth is a lifelong resident of Westwood, she obtained masterʼs degrees from both Florida State and Drew University, and sheʼs been active in Westwood government having previously served on the town council and on both the planning and zoning boards. She knows the ins and outs of municipal government and, having been the primary go-to aide for three District 39 legislators, is

Weʼve also worked together on projects involving the Westwood Heritage Societyʼs archives. I connected a local Scout with the Society to improve storage at the train station for her Eagle Scout project, while Lauren connected Society members with the Library to start digitizing the collection. Lauren is good at seeing who can

help, bringing those people together, and staying involved after the introductions are made. Thatʼs one side of working with Lauren. The other is serving with her on the Council. Weʼre both deeply involved in whatʼs happening around Westwood, whether on the sports fields, at community events, or through organizations

around town. We bring those 7 experiences to the table and have spirited conversations about the issues facing our residents. Lauren comes prepared, says what she thinks, and listens to what others have to say. I value having her in those conversations. Beth Staples brings years of

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Memorial Field renos set for Oct. 18 grand opening BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OLOHAN@THEPRESSGROUP.NET

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The borough will celebrate completion of its nearly $6.5 million Memorial Field renovation with a residents-only grand opening Sunday, Oct. 18, starting at noon, featuring food, music and games. “The day weʼve been waiting for is now in sight,” Mayor Michael Sheinfield posted on Facebook.

At the Oct. 6 council meeting, Borough Engineer Nick Chelius said the parking lot was completed and striped, the coaches box was finished, and a handrail installation was pending. Administrator Michael Ghassali said the new turf would be inspected before final acceptance. Work continues on the accessible playground, with about half expected to be completed this year. Officials also discussed protecting the new turf from dogs and other hazards. Council President

Clemente Osso raised concerns about dog waste, while Councilwoman Melissa Mazza-Chiong noted security cameras would monitor the field. Ghassali said signs would be posted and urged residents to report violations. “Call the police, take pictures, shame them, this is a six and half million dollar field, and it should last a generation,” he said. Meanwhile, the council approved a 13th change order for contractor Applied Landscape Technologies of Montville, adding

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WESTWOOD — The Westwood Senior Fellowship will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13, for a sandwich and salad luncheon at the Westwood Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cake and coffee will be served. A sign-up sheet for the groupʼs December luncheon at Armandoʼs will be available at the front. The cost is $40.

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EMERSON — Registration is open for Emerson Community Schoolʼs fall 2026 session, offering low-cost afternoon and evening classes for adults and children. Run through Emerson Public Schools, the program is open to New Jersey and New York residents. Organizers encourage early registration because classes can fill quickly. For brochure and registration, visit emersonschools.org/ emerson-community-school. For information, email directors Erin Amicucci and Kate Gallucci at ecschool@emersonschools.org.

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and awarded the construction contract that October. Financing was expected to include approximately $1.2 million from a dedicated field improvement account and $4.6 million in bonding. Sheinfield has said the project would not require a tax increase. Pascack Press has filed a public records request seeking a final accounting of Memorial Field expenditures.

a free “Chess Casual” meetup Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in its main room, 509 Hillsdale Ave. Players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players, are welcome, including residents of surrounding communities. Participants will be matched by skill level, and chess sets will be available. For information or to RSVP, write Kevin Lantry at klantry01@gmail.com.

Woman’s club high tea Oct. 18

MONTVALE — Tea, scones and a favorite hat will be on the menu when the Greater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club hosts its Afternoon High Tea on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, Memorial Drive. Tickets $30. Teas, scones and finger foods, along with a new Best Hat Competition. Wear your favorite hat and enjoy an afternoon with friends, family and neighbors as proceeds benefit local charities and scholarships, as well as embrella, the New Jersey State Federation of Womenʼs Clubsʼ two-year special project supporting children in foster care. An embrella rep will attend. To secure a place, mail a check to the Greater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club, P.O. Box 3, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. For reservations and questions, call 551-236-5817. The reservation deadline is Oct. 12.

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Approximately 70 residents packed council chambers Oct. 5 for a town hall on Hillsdaleʼs growing deer population, where sterilization emerged as the most acceptable option — though Mayor Michael Sheinfield cautioned that it would be expensive, difficult and offer no guarantee of success. Sheinfield told Pascack Press following the meeting that sterilization appeared to be the only “viable solution” to emerge from the discussion. He said working with other

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cerns. County officials, however, responded to Old Tappan by pointing officials to the state Department of Environmental Protectionʼs Community-Based Deer Management Program and saying implementation of deer-management strategies rests primarily with municipalities and state agencies. “Bergen County recognizes the concerns municipalities are raising regarding deer populations and the impacts they can have on public safety, property, vegetation, and the environment,” county Commissioners communications director Steven Spoto said. “Ultimately, deer management decisions and the implementation of management strategies fall within the jurisdiction of individual municipalities and the appropriate State agencies.” Deer count raises concerns Sheinfield said a Jan. 17 drone survey counted 122 deer across 3.24 square miles of Hillsdale, or about 38 deer per square mile. He compared that with an estimated ecological carrying capacity of 10 to 15 deer per square mile.

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James Taveniere and Darius Johnson’s livery stable stood at 226 Closter Dock Road until the 1920s.

ly 100 acres. Part of it was confiscated after the war because of Garret A. Hopperʼs loyalist leanings. John Degraw bought the estate in 1840, and he passed it to farmer Smith, his grandson. (This one will stand the test of time—the Hopper homestead is still standing at 308 Kinderkamack Road.) Below the Smith farm we enter Ackerman land, though the road that will one day bear their name does not yet appear on any map. Here are the farms of Henry Z. Ackerman, Albert Ackerman and Henry D. Ackerman, followed by those of David Demarest and John Lozier farther south. What would these

modest farmers say if they knew their names would appear on street signs in the next millennium? As we leave the Pascack Valley, we see the Hackensack River on our left, and at New Milford we cross it on a narrow wooden bridge. Heading east, the stagecoach follows the wagon lanes to Closter. The beautiful, breezy countryside is dotted with homesteads, some dating back to the American Revolution. The passengers step off the stagecoach in Closter to wait for the train on the Northern Railroad of New Jersey. The stage rolls on through the village to Taveniere and Johnsonʼs livery stable, where the

Council candidates meet Oct. 13

WOODCLIFF LAKE — The Woodcliff Lake Senior Association and the League of Women Voters will sponsor Candidatesʼ Night on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tice Center in the Tice Shopping Center. Participating council candidates are Democrats Eric Bittman and Aleisia Gibson Wright and

Republicans Julie Brodsky and Joshua Stern. Each candidate will deliver a two-minute opening statement and answer two questions provided in advance in early October. A League of Women Voters moderator will pose those questions, followed by written questions submitted by audience members. Each candidate will

then give a closing statement. The public is invited to learn about the candidates and their positions before the Nov. 3 general election. According to organizers, early voting will be available at the Tice Senior Center beginning Oct. 24. For information, contact Marilyn Clark at 201-391-4720 or mjjclark@yahoo.com.

remain in town during the week, 11 and return home Friday evening.) At 5 oʼclock in the afternoon, the stage will reach Park Ridge again. At this time in history, it is possible for a person to make a round trip to and from New York City in a single day. Still, Pascack Valley farmers seldom make the journey. They have no need to. For most, all that life requires can be found at home OCTOBER 12, 2026 • PASCACK VALLEY PRESS

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team will be put out and wait for the incoming train from New York. Some of the stage passengers will go down to Englewood to attend a better school than the Pascack Valley provides. In fact, several local families send their boys to Englewood, and even New York City, where the educational opportunities greatly exceed those of our one-room schools. (It is customary for the scholars to go down on the Monday morning stagecoach,

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of more than $60,000 from the Clinton D. and Grace A. Carlough Foundation and money from the Park Ridge Open Space Trust Fund helped make the purchase possible. Misciagna called it a “once-ina-generation opportunity to make a significant connection to our past.” Now the borough must determine how best to preserve what it saved. William “Bill” Martin of the Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board said the Frederick Wortendyke House began as a tworoom sandstone farmhouse and is “a

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textbook example of 18th-century Bergen County Dutch stone architecture.” Frederick Wortendyke Jr. built the house on land his father purchased in 1735. Martin said the original tract covered nearly one-third of present-day Park Ridge and constituted a substantial part of the Pascack Valley. The Wortendykes were among the regionʼs earliest Dutch American farming families. And the house does not stand alone.

A colonial farmstead Across Pascack Road is the Wortendyke Barn, built circa 1770 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The county-owned

Nearly two years after Park Ridge moved to save one of the Pascack Valley’s oldest surviving homes from possible demolition, a Bergen County preservation panel has recommended $175,000 toward the borough’s next challenge: figuring out what the nearly 275-year-old Frederick Wortendyke House needs and restoring it properly. Across the way, the historic Wortendyke Barn museum. File landmark is an outstanding example ough Council by Pascack Historical of a “New World Dutch Barn,” a Society President Kristin Beuscher building type once found throughout and borough historian and society 18th- and 19th-century Bergen treasurer Ralph Donnell traces the house to circa 1750. County. Frederick Wortendyke Sr. left Its interior structure is made entirely of local wood, down to the the land to his son Frederick Jr. in nails. Massive tulip poplar anchor 1747. The following year, Frederick beams, supported by posts forming Jr. married Sarah Durie, and the H-frames, carry the structure. Its couple established their homestead steep roof provided a large hayloft, on the family property. The original house was modwhile side bays accommodated livestock and broad entrances at both est: locally sourced sandstone, two gable ends allowed wagons to pass rooms with fireplaces on either side and a garret above. through for loading and unloading. “Imagine a small sandstone Bergen County has undertaken several restoration projects at the site, cottage surrounded by hundreds of including a major restoration in 2014 acres of untamed wilderness,” and installation of a new cedar-shake Beuscher said during the boroughʼs roof and updated restroom in 2023. acquisition effort. “There were no Today the barn operates as a muse- neighbors, no stores, no roads as we um, with exhibits on the Wortendyke know them, no medical care, no family farm, early farm implements safety nets.” She added, “Not only did they and the barnʼs distinctive construction. It also hosts educational and survive and even thrive, but their musical programs, including the home is still standing 275 years popular “Music at the Barn” concert later. Itʼs a story that should be told.” The house changed with sucseries. The house across the road com- ceeding generations and owners. It was enlarged around the mid-19th pletes a larger historical picture. “Together, the house and barn century, with another room added to form a largely intact colonial farm- its depth, a frame second story providing upstairs bedrooms, and a stead,” Martin said. Research presented to the BorCONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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2. Function Most people do not understand the complexity of the masticatory or chewing system. People do not just bite up and down, but in a complex, well-choreographed sequence of motions which allow efficient chewing, while also acting to protect the teeth. Chewing occurs in an arc-like manner with the muscles,

jaws and teeth functioning in harmony with one another. When just one tooth is lost, the system does not function with peak efficiency and chewing movements must be altered in order to maintain efficiency. Think about a complex mechanical watch with one or t Mwo gears missing. It may function, but problems will eventually occur if all itʼs parts are not present..

3. Prevention of Bone loss Realize it or not, bone is a living organ in our body, and it requires some stress for stimulation in order to maintain a strong healthy state. If bone is taken out of function it will atrophy or shrink. Our teeth act to stimulate our jaw bones as we eat and chew. When we lose a tooth or teeth, the stimulation of the bone in the edentulous area no longer gets stimulation and bone and volume density is lost. Replacement of a tooth with an implant will act to stimulate the bone much the same way as the original tooth and therefore preserve the bone in the area. 4. Prevention of Tooth Shifting Many people are aware that when a tooth is lost, teeth in the surrounding area begin to shift because the stability of the dental arch is lost. This phenomenon can be most pronounced when a back tooth is lost. Teeth behind a lost tooth will drift forward and teeth above or below will move down or up into the newly created space. This shifting can ultimately affect

the front teeth as the instability and shifting affects the bite and the changing positions of teeth eventually can cause front teeth to look overlapped or protruded. As teeth move into improper positions, they tend to also wear unevenly.

5. Prevention of Fracture and additional tooth loss When people lose a back tooth on one side as an example, they tend to avoid that side during chewing and use the opposite side. By chewing on one side, people have a very high risk of breaking teeth or dental restorations on the side that they are heavily chewing on. Dentists often see a cascading effect in their patients where once one tooth is lost, others will follow. Another reason for accelerated damage to back teeth following tooth loss is that heavy chewing forces are being distributed to less teeth. Think of driving your car on three tires or removing some of the main beams from your house. Forces placed on back teeth can easily exceed a hundred pounds per square inch during function, which is greatly increased in people with missing back teeth. These overtaxed teeth are often prone to fracture and or nerve problems, necessitating root canal treatment or extractions. The whole process can become a vicious cycle over time as more and more strain is paced on less remaining teeth.. 6. Prevention of Jaw Pain/ TMJ Problems We have discussed the com-

plexity of the masticatory system which is made up of the jaws, muscles, teeth and the brain along with peripheral nerves supplying neurological input. As mentioned, when this system is out of balance, we may adapt or if that adaptation is not sufficient, we will often have problems. These problems may range from jaw muscle and joint pain to headaches and in rare cases, devastating debilitation. In our practice, we have often solved long term painful jaw and tooth complaints by replacing a missing tooth or teeth and/or adjusting a poor bite often caused by tooth loss

7. Implants are not susceptible to decay Tooth decay is and always has been a common disease and the dietary trends of today only act to increase the susceptibility of teeth to decay. So many of the foods and drinks that are consumed by people of all ages will act to break down the protective enamel layer of teeth. Implants are made of titanium and are therefore immune to tooth decay. Implants are not immune to gum disease however, so they do require maintenance, at home as well as with the dental hygienist. For all of the reasons mentioned, overall it is often a good idea to explore the possibility of getting a dental implant or implants. If you have further questions regarding the feasibility of dental implants please contact dentists at Pascack Dental Arts.

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midget race car driver, was in the room at Seasons, watching as Tremble took the microphone. He used part of his moment in the spotlight to turn it toward her. “Now, Margaret Cook,” Tremble began. “This woman right here, she is, perhaps, the most influential person that I have ever met in my life.” Cook-Levy helped found Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels, now Meals on Wheels North Jersey, which began in June 1972 with six clients and seed money from the Montvale Rotary Club. She later became founding president of Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County and served on Habitat for Humanityʼs international board. Her local service also included the Thomas J. Riley Senior Center and transportation and other initiatives helping older adults and people in need. Tremble was there for much of

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The Horse and the town That ethic was familiar to people who passed through the Iron Horse. Local boxing coach Jimmy Wagner first met Tremble there in 1979, on his first night as an employee. Wagner was young, redhaired, nervous — and apparently apologizing for everything. Tremble stopped the kitchen, stopped the music playing on the radio, to introduce him. “This is Jimmy, and heʼs sorry,” Wagner recalls him announcing. “But heʼs a good kid, so letʼs all help him get adjusted to the Horse.” The line became a running joke. More enduring, Wagner said, were Trembleʼs lessons about work, responsibility and the sometimes uncomfortable kindness of telling someone the truth. “Lee didnʼt try to replace my father,” Wagner said. “He was just a good man in the community who cared about kids like me — and all the other kids. “No, actually, he was a great man.” The restaurant became a switchboard for Trembleʼs civic life. Woodworker George Mulhauser has spent decades in that orbit. The two worked together through the Westwood Heritage Society, which Tremble helped found and for which he has long served as treasurer, and on numerous community projects. Tremble once told Mulhauser that between their two cellphones, they could probably solve everybodyʼs problems. During the pandemic, when

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ʻI got to grow up beside my fatherʼ For nearly 30 years, Sean Tremble worked alongside his father at the Iron Horse. Anybody who has worked with family that long, Sean told the gala, was probably thinking, “Oh, God.” “And youʼd be correct.” They argued, he said, including “screaming matches that Iʼm pretty sure violated the Geneva Convention.” Then, with the microphone safely in his possession, Sean conceded that his father was occasionally right. “Not often,” he said. “Letʼs not ruin the evening.”

But somewhere in those 15 decades together, Sean said, something happened that he didnʼt fully appreciate at the time. “I got to grow up beside my father. “Not just as his son, but as his coworker, his partner, his student... and occasionally, his biggest pain in the ass.” He watched how his father treated people. “I learned that your word means something. That you donʼt walk past a problem just because it isnʼt yours. And that doing the right thing isnʼt always convenient. “You do it anyway.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

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First, understand the building Before that story can be fully opened to the public, substantial preservation work remains. Martin said the county advisory board evaluates grant applications based on the proposed scope and sequence of work, the significance of the building and its historic materials, and any archaeological investigation

required near the structure. Recommendations also can reflect the total grant funding available among all applicants. For a house of this age, he said, the first priorities are any emergency work necessary to prevent water intrusion through the roof and walls and to stabilize the structure. Then comes the investigation. “The Historic Structures Report comes first and the Preservation Plan

follows after,” Martin said. A Historic Structures Report provides a comprehensive examination of the buildingʼs history, construction chronology, alterations, significance and physical condition. Martin said it supplies “authoritative documentation and a diagnostic understanding of the building” and establishes the factual foundation for later decisions. The Preservation Plan follows, using those findings to establish treatment strategies, priorities, maintenance protocols and a sequence of work. The distinction matters because a nearly three-century-old building can hold surprises. “Very often these reports uncover work needed that was not fully known at the time of the initial funding request,” Martin said. That also helps put the advisory boardʼs $175,000 recommendation against Park Ridgeʼs $330,000 request in context. “In cases like this, the Board may fund a portion of the request including the reports that will determine the full extent of the work needed,” Martin said. “That gives a municipality the opportunity to make a more informed request for additional grant funds in the following grant review cycle.” Grant awards generally require matching funds, he said, with the amount determined by the recipient and circumstances of the application. A house with a future When Park Ridge pursued the acquisition, Misciagna said the goal was to restore the Wortendyke House as a learning museum and venue for historical events, potentially opening it several times a year in conjunction

with programs at the Wortendyke Barn, holiday events and fall gatherings. Martin described the proposed future more cautiously as “potential public use,” with the preservation work establishing what can appropriately be done with the building. He said Misciagna and Park Ridgeʼs elected leadership recognize the propertyʼs significance and are seeking grant funding to restore the Pascack Valley landmark properly. The boroughʼs acquisition also resolved the immediate preservation question that confronted officials in 2024. Beuscher noted then that neither a historic marker nor listing on the state or national historic registers, by itself, necessarily prevents a private owner from demolishing a historic building. “In reality, 275 years of history could be wiped off the map by a redeveloper,” she said at the time. “Park Ridge buying the property will ensure this important piece of local history is protected.” The borough bought it. Now comes the work of understanding and restoring it. Across Pascack Road, the Wortendyke Barn remains from the same early agricultural landscape. On the other side stands the house whose first two sandstone rooms went up when much of the surrounding land was still the Wortendyke farm. Nearly three centuries later, Martin said, the significance lies partly in the fact that both remain. Pascack Press welcomes letters to the editor on timely local topics. See Page 2 for guidelines.

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ʻFar more than our landlordʼ Meals on Wheels North Jersey also honored Christ Lutheran Church of Woodcliff Lake as its Gold Heart Contributor. Since 2023, the church has provided the nonprofit expanded office space at below-market rates. The organization had well outgrown its space at Westwood House, Meals on Wheels North Jersey called Christ Lutheran, under Pastor Marc Stutzelʼs leadership, “far more than our landlord” and “a true partner in our mission.” “Their kindness, flexibility, and unwavering support extends far beyond our office walls,” the organization said. “It touches every meal delivered, every wellness check made, and every senior able to remain independent with dignity.”

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lars is serious business. National politics can be loud and divisive, but our local elected officials have a much more direct responsibility to the people who live in our community. They make decisions about our taxes, safety, infrastructure, and the overall financial future of our town. That is why I am supporting Clem Osso and Danielle Ganter for Hillsdale Council. Clem and Danielle are longtime members of our community. They have lived here for years, raised their families here, and understand what makes our town great. They have also built successful businesses and that experience

matters. Clem has been a successful restaurateur for over 25 years and has served on the Finance and Economic Development committees as a Hillsdale councilman. Danielle built a successful business that services the Tri-State Area, and she has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare management and fiscal operations. Running a town requires people who understand that taxpayer dollars are not abstract numbers on a spreadsheet. They are money contributed by hardworking families, seniors, and local businesses. Managing that money responsibly is a serious job. I know Clem and Danielle have the experience and understand the importance of making thoughtful, financially responsible decisions. As successful business owners, they know that you cannot

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out of our community, and making responsible decisions that protect our seniors and children. These are the issues that should matter when we vote for local council. It does not matter if you are a Republican or a Democrat, I encourage my fellow residents to look beyond national political debates and focus on the people who will be at the council table making decisions for Hillsdale. Please join me in supporting Clem Osso and Danielle Ganter for Hillsdale Council. Mark A. DiPisa Hillsdalee

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Michael J. GALASSO

Michael J. Galasso, a retired Emerson police sergeant, businessman and longtime civic leader whose service to the borough included decades with the police department, ambulance corps and Chamber of Commerce, died at 83. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Michael and Mildred Galasso, he grew up with his sister, Rose Marie. He lived in Emerson from 1961 until 2017, when he relocated to Delaware. Galasso served with the Emerson Police Department from 1969 until his retirement in 1999 with the rank of sergeant. Before becoming a police officer, he was part owner of a service station in Park Ridge and worked for Branch Motor Express in Newark. His commitment to law enforcement continued beyond his work on the force. A life member of New Jersey State PBA Local 206, Galasso served as its president and delegate and created the PBA Local 206 Pascack Valley Police Vest Fund. He served as the programʼs liaison and ran it until 2017, providing bulletproof vests to new Local 206 police officers and replacement vests to active officers after five years of service. The Emerson Chamber of Commerce, of which Galasso was a founder and past president, remembered his contributions to the borough following his death. “The Emerson Chamber owes Michael a tremendous debt of gratitude as one of our founders

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and a Past President,” the Chamber said. “His commitment to Emerson, his leadership, and his generosity will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.” Galasso was also a life member of the Emerson Volunteer Ambulance Corps, which he joined in 1967 and later served as president. An entrepreneur throughout much of his life, Galasso pursued several business ventures with his first wife, Eleanore, and their sons. Most notably, the family operated Etna Driver and Limousine Service in Emerson from 1977 to 2017. Other ventures included Etna Telephone Answering Service in Oradell from 1980 to 1990 and Florida Sun Tanning Salon in Oradell from 1990 to 2000. He also established and ran the security department at Emerson Convalescent Center for 20 years. Family members remembered Galasso as a “copʼs cop,” a devoted family man and a tireless worker who helped many people over the years and would do anything for someone in need. He had a big heart but did not mince words. A man of exacting standards and strong character, he expected much from himself and from those close to him and took pride in getting a job done right. Galasso enjoyed building things and, in earlier years, hunting in Saugerties, N.Y., with his sons and his best friend, Tony of Long Island, N.Y., who died in 2025. He was proud and supportive of his family and treasured the many friendships he made throughout his life.

Galasso was the loving husband of Gloria Galasso. His first wife of 47 years, Eleanore Galasso, died in 2012. He was the proud and loving father of Michael, Joseph and Raymond Galasso. He is also survived by his sister, Rose Marie. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. A funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at Church of the Assumption, 29 Jefferson Ave., Emerson. A committal service followed at Garden of Memories, 300 Soldier Hill Road, Township of Washington. Donations in Galassoʼs memory may be made to New Jersey State PBA Local 206.

Elizabeth Ann CONGLETON

Elizabeth Ann Congleton, 88, was born Oct. 19, 1937, in Hackensack and died Sept. 25, 2026. A longtime Hillsdale resident, Elizabeth made her home there for 70 years, building a life marked by steadfast devotion to those she loved and a quiet strength that could always be counted on. She was cherished by family and friends, and her absence will be felt deeply by all who knew her. Elizabeth worked in banking as a systems analyst until her retirement, bringing care, precision and dedication to her work. Beyond her professional life, she traveled extensively, embracing the wider world with an open mind and an appreciative spirit.

Her travels reflected her enduring curiosity and thoughtful approach to life. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents, Fred Congleton and Mae (Heath) Congleton; her stepmother, Betty Small; her siblings, Jane McCambridge, Fred Congleton and Robert Congleton; and her sister-in-law, Joan. She is survived by her brotherin-law, Robert McCambridge. Elizabeth was a beloved aunt to Kevin McCambridge (Toni), Kathy Jen-

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