Pascack Press 8.14.23

Congrats, Eagles!

ALYSSA ALHADEFF’S MEMORY HELPSPOWER SCHOOLSAFETY BILL

Rep. Gottheimer says familiesʼ pain drives bipartisan work on SROs and silent alarms

U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), and Don Davis (NC-1) on Thursday, July 27 joined parents of the Parkland school shooting victims

Lori Alhadeff, Max Schachter, and Tony Montalto — to announce new bipartisan school safety legislation to require silent panic alarms in schools nationwide and invest in school resource officers.

14-year-olds Alyssa Alhadeff, formerly of Woodcliff Lake; Alex

See ALYSSA on page 13

HAWKS SWOOP TO JLB WORLD SERIES HAWKS SWOOP TO

JLB WORLD SERIES

Hillsdale celebrates sluggers, off to Michigan

ANNUAL DREW BLOODWORTH BASKETBALL TOURNEY SEPT. 9

Teams are invited to help send a Pascack Hills student to college

BY JOHNSNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

Organizers of the Second Annual Drew Bloodworth Basketball Tournament, which raises funds to send a student in Pascack Hills High School to Rowan University, tell Pascack Press the event needs players.

BY JOHNSNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

Hillsdale Hawks 14U Little League is flying to Taylor, Mich. to press their hard-charging, disciplined style of play finally in the Junior League Baseball (JLB) World Series.

These Hawks, together since 8U and who have gone undefeated through district, sectional, state and regional play, will represent New Jersey and

the East Region in the first game of the 2023 tournament, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. vs. the Central Region champions, Illinois.

The JLB World Series, which wraps on Aug. 20, features a dozen teams from the United States and worldwide. Hillsdaleʼs first game will air live on ESPN+.

(The tournament is held annually at Heritage Park in Taylor It notes it is patterned after the Little League World Series, which was named for the

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World Series in Major League Baseball.)

Mayor John Ruocco summed up the drama: “It is not often that a small town like Hillsdale gets to celebrate a significant athletic accomplishment of its youth at a national level. However, we are on the precipice! Our Little League Baseball 14U Hillsdale Hawks, managed by Chris Kirkby and coaches Frank Gravina and

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“Itʼs Montvaleʼs Day in the Park. Any press you can give is appreciated,” writes Sandy Schwartz, Drewʼs mom.

Well, thatʼs an easy layup: Get your crew together and register for the Drew Bloodworth Basketball Tournament, Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. at 1 Memorial Drive. Thereʼs a $20 donation to play Parking is available in front of Memorial Elementary School.

This is a three-on-three single-elimination basketball tournament. Signing up with your full team of three is preferred but you

See DREW on page 26

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It is difficult to imagine our Pascack Valley landscape without Woodcliff Reservoir. Yet this enormous vital basin is not a natural lake but rather was created at the start of the 20th century.

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Emerson • Hillsdale • Montvale • Park Ridge • River Vale • Township of Washington • Westwood • Woodcliff Lake PASCACKVALLEY’S HOMETOWN

Montvale 12U Mustangs fended off Oradell and Park Ridge to clinch the 2023 NEBAS 12U 50/70 spring and summer league titles, respectively. PAGE 6

Montvale Boy Scout Troop 334 fledges three. PAGE 22

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MONTVALE

Left to right: coach Chris Kirkby, Frankie Gravina, Sam Stalb, Drew Kirkby, Thomas Eichner, Evan Galluchi, Jason Wormer, Ethan Rettew, Justin Morgan, coach Greg Stalb, Sebastian Fernandez, Joe Luciano, Max Stalb, and coach Frank Gravina. Jen Stalb photo

PHOTO BY SEAN POWERS

BLOODWORTH

Kates on run for Hillsdale council seat

To the editor:

HAVINGSERVED the Borough of Hillsdale in many leadership capacities since 2010, it is a privilege to now be seeking election to the council.

Hillsdale is sustained through the talents, voices, vision, and respectful collaboration of engaged public servants, citizens, and businesses. As such, it is imperative that our local representatives listen, respond, dialogue, and problem solve effectively and with transparency.

Partisan allegiances should

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never come before the obligation to consider differing perspectives, to constructively find points of commonality, and to transparently make decisions. After all, this is the very definition of the term “public service.”

Unfortunately, it seems this is the exception rather than the rule with our current leadership. As a volunteer, it is disheartening when some elected officials selectively choose which of their council responsibilities to fulfill. For example, some liaisons repeatedly fail to attend the meetings of their assigned committees or share essential updates, which are critical to improving our townʼs services and quality of life. As a taxpayer, it is problematic that the Hillsdale Borough Council cannot retain employees in key positions. Reasons cited by those resigning

employees include the hostility, disorganization and disharmony within the council.

And as a resident, it is unacceptable that many of our citizens find it an exercise in futility to watch or attend our own governmental meetings due to infighting. The petty bickering becomes a distraction from real issues that concern the management and fiscal consequences of decisions being made.

As we celebrate Hillsdaleʼs 125th year anniversary, our current borough leadership is clearly at an impasse.

As the current vice-chair and a 12-year Zoning and Planning Board member, I have continually been reappointed and successfully collaborated with members from all political parties to make responsive and objective decisions aligned with the interests of the residents in our town. In our recent Re-examination of Hillsdaleʼs Master Plan, I advocated for residential input and led

efforts to develop a community survey to guide Hillsdaleʼs future growth and development.

As chair of the Hillsdale Environmental Commission, I have partnered with organizations and fellow members to develop innovative services and programs enhancing community well-being including yearly recycling drives, flooding remediation efforts, donations of resources to residents, and public outreach and educational events.

Most of these efforts involved little or no cost to the town or residents. Repeatedly, in the past decade, when the governing body had no management plan to rehabilitate open space areas such as Beechwood Trails for public use, my commission independently prepared and won thousands of dollars in grants to fund these projects. We organized volunteer efforts to rebuild, maintain and enhance these areas for the public.

This year, I am running for a

position on Hillsdale Borough Council and I ask for thoughtful consideration in the upcoming November election. I pledge a commitment to bring an action oriented, responsive and inclusive government to our town and an end to the current toxic climate of our local government.

Residents, your voice and input matters. Letʼs work together to determine the vision for Hillsdaleʼs future.

Meredith J. Kates Hillsdale

‘Time for a change in Emerson’

To the editor:

AS AN EMERSON resident for 50 years and a senior citizen on a fixed income, I am disturbed by the tremendous increase in taxes again this year. I love this town, my neighbors, and the community in general. It has always been the intention of my wife and I to live out our lives here. However, the constant raising in taxes over the past fiveyears I may have to consider changing my plans.

Whatever the current plan is that the present administration has, it is clearly not working.

I have always believed in the two-party system, and in years past it has worked extremely well in Emerson. It is obvious that the increases in our taxes has occurred since the all-Republican council have taken control.

Westwood takes lead on $200,000 study over flooding

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

WESTWOOD

A Stevens Institute of Technology professor will soon begin a comprehensive study of rainfall patterns and flooding in the Pascack Valley in an effort to customize a computer model that enables reservoir operators to adjust water levels based on anticipated storm intensity and mitigate downstream flooding impacts.

Before nearly 90 attendees at an Aug. 3 meeting at Westwood Community Center, State Sen. Holly Schepisi (R-River Vale) said she was able to obtain a $200,000 state budget appropriation in the new state budget, with support from Pascack Valleyʼs mayors, to conduct the study.

The grant will go to and be managed by Westwood, which will coordinate with Stevens Institute of Technology on the study, and work with local mayors.

Schepisi said the state would not help towns mitigate flooding concerns without such a study

Veolia North America, which

Related:Hillsdale council OKs up to $8,500 for drone study of Pascack Brook, Page 18

manages four reservoirs that supply 800,000 customers in Bergen and Hudson counties, and the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have maintained that by law the reservoir operators are mandated to conserve water supply and are not required to mitigate downstream flooding impacts.

Schepisi said the DEP has consistently maintained that flooding is due to local development, lack of stormwater management, and recommends those impacted sell their homes via state buyout programs such as Blue Acres, where available.

However, Schepisi said, most residents do not want to sell their homes, but want answers to flooding concerns that have grown worse with more intense and severe storms.

“Without us providing that feasibility study that the state that has a $60 billion budget couldnʼt

be bothered to do themselves, we will never be able to get relief,” Schepisi said.

Schepisi said the computer model, called Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations, or FIRO, should provide the tool for reservoir operators to raise and lower water reservoir levels “proactively” before a storm hits to help mitigate downstream flooding while maintaining optimum reservoir levels for water supply purposes.

She said she would be holding a meeting soon with representatives from the Governorʼs office, state Department of Environmental Protection, and local mayors to talk more about the Stevens Institute of Technology study and FIRO computer modelʼs use.

Mayor Raymond Arroyo said that four towns are now moving toward undertaking drone studies of brooks affected by flooding, noting Westwood and River Vale drone studies were approved and planned for this fall,

He said Hillsdale is considering a study, and the Township of Washington completed the first drone study earlier this year of Musquapsink Brook.

Veolia North America has offered to reimburse 30% of the townsʼcosts for undertaking such studies moving forward, Arroyo said. Drone study costs were previously estimated around $12,000. Boswell Engineering conducted the Washington Township drone study

rences of so-called “nuisance flooding” that has been occurring in towns after even small rain storms, where a half inch or inch of rain falls over a short period, as well as mitigate flooding from more severe storms.

He said it was not likely to reduce all flooding events.

Schepisi urged residents to contact their legislators to support S-790/A-4200, complimentary, bipartisan bills that she said require more support. The legislation imposes flood mitigation protocols on New Jerseyʼs private

water providers by requiring reservoir operators to mitigate downstream flooding impacts. So far, neither bill has been moved for a vote.

Arroyo said the FIRO study should provide the scientific support to move state legislation such as S-790/A-4200, and show that reservoir owners/operators can maintain maximum water supplies while also mitigating downstream flooding by using a computer model with highly

Knights of Columbus Council #4486 in Park Ridge is sponsoring a big summer 50/50 raffle. The grand prize is $10,000 (or 50% of the gross proceeds). If all tickets are sold, the winner will receive $10,000.

Only 200 tickets will be sold, at $100 per ticket.

The council tells Pascack Press that proceeds go to Our Lady of Mercy Churchʼs capital campaign for necessary repairs to the church.

The drawing is at the OLM

parish picnic, Sunday afternoon, Sept. 17. The winner need not be present to win. Tickets can be purchased at the rectory, 2 Fremont Ave., Park Ridge, after masses, or contact Grand Knight Tom Kistler at tkistler@optonline.net.

The Knights of Columbus is a worldwide Catholic organization based on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. For more information on the Park Ridge council, including online membership, visit knights4486.org

Arroyo said once the FIRO computer model study is completed, “this will provide the science to show that youʼre not losing the asset (water supply) and also at the same time weʼre not going to get flooded.”

He said when completed, the FIRO model should reduce occur-

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A visit to the free-admission Pascack Historical Society (PHS) museum, at 19 Ridge Ave., should be on every parent’s todo list. Docents tell the story of your Pascack Valley hometown from dinosaur times to Lenape Indian days to today.

PHSmuseum tour guide opportunties

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Do you like local history and meeting new people? Guiding tours at Pascack Historical Societyʼs John C. Storms Museum in Park Ridge might be a fun and rewarding experience for you.

Training is provided. Youʼll work with an experienced tour guide. Put in three hours, from 1 to 4 p.m., on a Sunday of your choosing.

Call (201) 573-0307, visit https://pascackhistoricalsociety.org and click Get Involved, or stop by the museum on any Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. or on any Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The John C. Storms Museum at Leach Chapel and Ellen Berdais Hall together make up the headquarters of

See PHS on page 12

Givingrise to a reservoir

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS WOODCLIFF LAKE

IT ISDIFFICULT to imagine our Pascack Valley landscape without Woodcliff Reservoir. Yet this enormous body of water, with a capacity of 871 million gallons, did not always exist. It is not a natural lake but rather was created by Hackensack Water Co. at the start of the 20th century.

From summer 1903, hundreds of laborers, mostly Italians, put their shovels in the ground and transformed an expanse of farmland, meadow, and orchard into a water storage reservoir. The Pascack Brook already flowed through the land, parallel to the railroad. This new project created a dam on the brook to contain a drinking water supply for an ever-growing population.

Like all big changes, the construction of

WESTWOOD

Fire Chief James Voorhis reports that the Westwood Fire Department was called 24 times for emergency assistance in July. Voorhis reports that none of the calls turned out to be a serious fire in Westwood.

The 24 emergency calls, two training drills and two maintenance sessions required

the reservoir brought its share of controversy. In order to make its project a reality, the water company needed to buy up acreage from the farmers of Woodcliff—and they were in no big hurry to give up their land. The local people worried about the risk of malaria from having a large pool of water in the middle of their town, as well as the potential for flooding.

In the end, the decision came down to politics. Republican Mayor Samuel B. Reed,

who was opposed to the reservoir, was being succeeded by Democrat John Ackerman, who was in favor of its construction. Ackerman helped the Hackensack Water Company secure the land it needed.

In response, the opposition formed the Citizens Association headed by Reed. Many believed that Woodcliff was not receiving fair compensation from the water company,

See RISE on page 18

more than 380 hours of volunteer time.

The Westwood Fire Department was called out of town for four incidents: to assist Emersonʼs and River Valeʼs fire departments one time each and Hillsdaleʼs twice.

The Westwood Fire Department was called to one incident during July to assist local emergency medical crews. At this call firefighters forced entry into a residence so

medical crews could gain access to treat a patient.

Automatic fire alarms were received 12 times in July. Although no fires existed at any of these incidents, a full fire department response was required. Firefighters check the entire building to determine if an actual fire

See FIRE on page 20

A snapshot dated to 1904 captures the construction of the Woodcliff Reservoir.

Reservoir

a photo by Krisztina Kovacs, posted to the reservoir’s unofficial F acebook page in February. Alan Weland, VP and GM of Veolia’s New Jersey operations, speaks at the reservoir in April. John Snyder photo.

Politics, fortitude, and, sadly, prejudice in origin of a local gem

Westwood hearing, vote on 5G rights-of-way Aug. 15

5G is coming to Westwood, at least if the related ordinance passes on a second reading, set for Tuesday, Aug. 15.

5 G is the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks, which cellular phone companies began deploying worldwide in 2019, and is the planned successor to 4G networks, which provide connectivity to most current cellphones.

As CNN explains, “5G has higher bandwidth to deliver faster speeds than 4G and can thus connect more different devices, improving the quality of Internet services in crowded areas. Due to t he increased bandwidth, it is expected the 5G networks will increasingly be used as general internet service providers (ISPs), competing with existing ISPs such as cable internet, and also will make possible new applications in internet-of-things (IoT) and machine-to-machine areas.”

Cellphones with 4G capability alone are not able to use the 5G networks.

Westwoodʼs ordinance 23-25 was introduced and passed on first reading at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Council on July 18 and will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council to be held Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. “or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be

heard concerning same.”

The ordinance supplements the borough code to add Chapter 306 “Small Wireless Facilities in the right-of-way to regulate small cell wireless facilities within the borough rights-of-way.”

The measure gives this rationale:

WHEREAS, the Borough of Westwood is aware that certain technological developments have made access to its public rightsof-way desirable by certain

River Vale seniors, get in on Hudson River cruise

The River Vale Senior Friendship Club looks forward to its Hudson River cruise on Aug. 22, walk on the High Line, and visit to Chelsea Market. The bus departs the club at 9:30 a.m. (this is a change in the schedule.)

Club meetings run the third Wednesday of the month, September–June. Members are welcomed back in September with a light lunch and a fun activity. For more information call Hilda at (201) 265-5257.

telecommunications companies for the placement of small cell wireless facilities, including but not limited to, the installation of antennas, small cells and other c ommunication devices and associated equipment (collectively the “Small Cells”); and,

W HEREAS, the Borough has determined that its public rights-of-way, such as they are or may be, themselves constitute a valuable resource, finite in nature, and which exists as a common right of the public to pass and repass freely over and across said lands without unreasonable obstruction or interference, and which therefore must be managed carefully; and,

WHEREAS, the Federal Telecommunications Act preserves local governmentsʼability to manage the public rights-ofway on a competitively neutral a nd non-discriminatory basis

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The Borough of Westwood has identified these locations in its 5G rollout. Ordinance 23-25 is up for adoption Aug. 15.

Hillsdale 125th Anniversary lawn signs; events on tap

The borough is in the midst of a year-long celebration to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of this wonderful community. Lawn signs are available for $25 each. Get one for your residence or business by visiting https://hillsdale125thanniversary.com

While you're there, note upcoming events:

• Aug 12 & 13 —Celebrate 125 years of Hillsdale at the New Jersey Wine Festival. Get your ticket at https://demarestfarms.com.

•Saturday, Sept. 23 — Hillsdale Fall Festival at Beechwood Park. (Hillsdale Recreation is looking for vendors, merchant sponsors,

and advertisers for the annual Fall Festival.)

• Thursday, Nov. 30 —125th Anniversary Gala, Seasons, 6–10 p.m. This includes dinner, open bar, and music by DJ Willie Wilson. RSVP by Sept. 9.

Club News! Let us promote your organization. Send all news to pascackpress@thepressgroup.net or mail to: Pascack Press, P.O. Box 335, Westwood, NJ 07675

Montvale 12U Spring 2023 champs, top Back row of coaches from left to right:assistant coaches Sean Powers and Brian Kass,and head coach Eric Aiello.Players,back to front and left to right:Billy Damm,Finley

12U wins back-to-back NEBAS titles

Congratulations to the Montvale Mustangs 12U team, which on July 28 clipped the Park Ridge Owls, 1-0, in the finals of the 2023 NEBAS 12U 50/70 Summer League championship game. The team was led by Collin Fish, pitching seven innings of

shut-out baseball. The teamʼs exceptional defense was led by catcher John Powers. The gamewinning RBI came off the bat of Daniel Lee.

On June 10, this Mustangs team also won the 2023 NEBAS 12U 50/70 Spring League after

defeating Oradell, 5-4, in extra innings.

Parents, coaches and the Montvale community are very proud of this group of boys for their back-to-back season championships.

—Eric Aiello

Speidel,Kellen Ross, Daniel Lee,Matthew Carvelli,Collin Fish,Dylan Kass,Liam Mueller,Cooper Zodda,Collin Powers,John Powers,Marco Aiello,and Anthony Riotto.Not pictured:assistant coach John Carvelli. Below:Montvale 12U Summer 2023 champs: back row of coaches,left to right:assistant coaches Sean Powers and John Carvelli,and head coach Eric Aiello. Players back to front,left to right:Anthony Riotto,Cooper Zodda,Finley Speidel,Collin Fish,Matthew Carvelli,Liam Mueller,Daniel Lee,Marco Aiello,Collin Powers,John Powers,Easton Browner.Not pictured:assistant coach Brian Kass and Dylan Kass. Sean Powers photos.

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I am not saying the present governing body is not trying, I am saying that it is time for a change. We need a two-party system for checks and balances. At the risk of being redundant, whatever the plan is that the administration has, it is not working.

Richard Dinallo Emerson Member, Democratic County Committee

Unexpected pleasures at the library

To the editor:

LASTNIGHT [Aug. 7] at the Westwood Free Public Library discussion of the 2023 One Book Westwood selection, “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate, I had the pleasure of unexpectedly running in to friends and meeting a variety of unique residents.

I connected with members of the Westwood Garden Club and welcomed them to participate in Celebrate Westwood Westwood Fest on Sept. 9. Despite my propensity to kill mums within days (itʼs quite impressive, actually) I very much look forward to their annual mum sale fundraiser (sorry, Joe!).

This club has been responsible for the recent beautification around the Westwood library Check out their stunning plantings out front, or step out back into the Shy Touba Memorial Garden next time you check out a book!

After having crossed paths at other meetings, I finally had the chance to meet Dan Zambrano, chair of the Westwood Shade Tree Advisory Committee, who was there to distribute free spotted lanternfly traps. His committee has been working hard to protect Westwoodʼs tree canopy from these invasive bugs. And, last night I learned that the best way to attack these nasty creatures is head-on — turns out they donʼt see well from the front!

Finally, Councilwoman Beth Dell shared her rave reviews of the Libby audiobook and ebook app, available through the library. Something new to try during upcoming road trips!

I left the library feeling energized, educated, and engaged because of fellow Westwood residents.

Like the main character of “Wishtree,” Red — a long established red oak tree that serves as a treasured touchstone for its fictional neighborhood, offering a place of community, conversation, and connection, the Westwood Public Library is an steadfast landmark in our “neck of the wood.”

I am thankful for the opportunities director Martha Urbiel

provides through this institution and the ways in which it brings together so many members of our community for cross pollination of ideas! I canʼt wait to see what blooms next!

Lauren Letizia Westwood

Westwood BOE and Big Brother

To the editor:

WE STWOOD R E GIONAL School Districtʼs Board of Education now requires “Big Brother” to approve discussion of controversial issues in the classroom. Instead of encouraging freedom for openness and respect for differences of opinion as a healthy example of good citizenship, the board dictates the limits of that freedom.

These regulations insult the students by taking away opportunities to intelligently discuss sensitive issues and it demeans teachers by handcuffing them with useless regulation.

James Drew Westwood

Schools chief dings policy coverage

To the editor:

IWANTTOBRING to the communityʼs attention the fact that a l ocal publication (not Pascack Press) recently reported inaccurate information about the Westwood Regional School Districtʼs controversial-issues policy.

The premise of the coverage was based on an incorrect belief that the revised policy now calls for the Superintendent to approve the discussion of controversial issues.

To explain, the reporter stated, “The new version added a requirement that if a controversial issue has not been specified in the board-approved curriculum, the superintendent must approve discussions of the topic in advance.

T he superintendent must also periodically report such approvals to the board for its review, the new policy adds.”

However, this language was in the original policy, which was adopted by the Board on March 12, 2007.

Had the editorial staff taken

the time to perform due diligence and fact checking, they would have seen the only changes are an expanded definition of what constitutes a controversial issue and a stipulation that parents will be informed of the discussion of controversial issues that are not in the Board-approved curricula.

Instead, they created both an inaccurate news article and two poorly researched opinion pieces that needlessly damaged the reputation of the Board and the community which they serve.

I also want to point out the fact that the template for the controversial-issues policy was prov ided by Strauss Esmay, the D istrictʼs policy provider. The template contains this language:

“When the consideration of controversial issues have not been

specified in the course guide, the Board will permit the instructional use of only those issues t hat have been approved in advance by the .”

Many New Jersey districts use Strauss Esmay for their poli-

Park Ridge readying for its close-up

Park Ridge is working on enrolling in the new initiative by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission called, New Jersey Film Ready.

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Mayor Keith Misciagna says borough representatives “are diligently working to attain the ʻfilmreadyʼdesignation, an accolade that will hopefully catapult Park

Borough offers high ground for vacay parking

Attention flood-prone residents: The Borough of Hillsdale is offering the parking lot between Wendyʼs and Chipotle for you to park your cars if you are planning on going away on vacation. The higher ground should help your vehicle avoid flooding. Notify the police department at (201) 664-4200 so they can note your license plate, should you want to take advantage of this offer.

Ridge into the limelight as an alluring filming location.”

Misciagna says, “With its picturesque landscapes, historic designations and a plethora of charming shops, parks and businesses, our town boasts numerous captivating settings bound to appeal to

any producer.”

He notes, “After all, Park Ridge was home to James Gandolfini! Recently, I spoke to his son, Michael Gandolfini, who expressed interest in filming in Park Ridge.”

Misciagna says, “Obtaining

the designation will afford Park Ridge the opportunity to grow our presence in the dynamic motion picture and television industry, meanwhile learning best practices and effective market strategies in turn spurring our business community.”

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Kat Garruto and Daryll Datz, both residents of Park Ridge, were welcomed into membership in the Greater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club at the clubʼs recent international potluck dinner held in the community room of the Park Ridge Boro Hall.

Daryll and Kat join the clubʼs 30-plus-year tradition of service to the residents of the Pascack Valley as part of the New Jersey State Federation of Womenʼs Clubs.

The club welcomes all women who want to make a difference in their community and

in their own lives.

For more information about the Greater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club and how you can become involved, call Carolyn Delafrange at (201) 819-1000, email GPVWC1990@gmail.com, or find the group on Facebook.

The Greater Pascack Valley Woman’s Club welcomes new members. Pictured are co-presidents Linda Ramagnano and Merci Norwood, with Daryll Datz and Kat Garruto. Photo via Kathy Grubb.

Mayor’s Wellness Campaign on tour

Mayor Michael Ghassali wrote to “Montvale residents and business employees” on Aug. 3 to say he was “excited to share with you the schedule of the Mayorʼs Wellness Campaign for this summer.”

He said, “This is the first of its kind where we are going to use local gyms and businesses to exercise and get educated on healthy living while having the chance to meet health and nutrition experts at their own facilities.”

In what Ghassali calls The Mayorʼs Wellness Campaign on Tour — which he jokes is a better draw than the recent juggernaut Taylor Swift tour — “I will be with you at each of these dates and locations and hopefully we survive it together. Please register as soon as possible directly with each of the exercise facilities.”

THE SCHEDULE:

PICK ONE, PICK ALL

Ghassali will be at the following locations:

Pickleball

tutorial followed by play Life Time, 10 Van Riper Road

Friday, Aug. 11

5–6:45 p.m.

To take advantage of the free class/ session dedicated to the Mayorʼs Wellness Program on

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Tour, you will need to fill out a Life Time Guest Registration Form and bring it with you for the session.

Real Hot Yoga, Hot YinYasa

Real Hot Yoga, 310 Market St.

Saturday, Aug. 12

1:30–2:30 p.m.

To take advantage of the dedicated Mayorʼs Wellness Program on Tour free class, you will need to create a profile on the Real Hot Yoga app or at https://realhotyoga.net to be added to the class.

Introduction to Reformer Pilates

Club Pilates

Saturday, Aug. 19 1–2 p.m.

Register in advance; grip socks required; Must be 18 and up. Call (201) 746-9990 or visit clubpilates.com/montvale. Mention Mayorʼs Wellness Program at check-in.

Drop Fitness

Evening with the Mayor

2 Chestnut Ridge Road

Tuesday, Aug. 22 4:15–5:15 p.m.

This is 30 minutes open gym floor access for a cardio and strength workout followed by 30 minutes Stretch and Sound bath

experience in the Humming Puppy Yoga Studio. Open gym access starts at 4:15 p.m. Stretch and Sound Bath with Emily runs 4:45 to 5:15.

Introduction to Reformer Pilates

Club Pilates

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 7–8 p.m. Must register in advance. Grip socks required; Must be at least 18. Call (201) 746-9990 or visit clubpilates.com/montvale . Mention Mayorʼs Wellness Program at check-in.

Real Hot Yoga Hot Power

Saturday, Sept. 16 1:30–2:30 p.m.

To take advantage of the dedicated Mayorʼs Wellness Program on Tour free class, you will need to create a profile on the Real Hot Yoga app or at https://realhotyoga.net to be added to the class.

Gut Health & Weight Loss Spine and Health Center of New Jersey

2 S. Kinderkamack Road #208

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m.

Cyclebar

The schedule: Grab this link: cyclebar-

Chorale Summer Sing Aug. 22

The Pro Arte Chorale Summer Sing is set for Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place. Participants from the Pascack Valley are welcome.

Join Pro Arte Chorale “in a beautiful night of singing choral treasures. Selections include Palestrina, Byrd, Victoria, Mozart, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Bruckner. All ages are welcome.”

Download your scores at proartechorale.org to join in the singing. Organizers assure Pascack Press that non-singers are welcome as well. Admission is $10. Refreshments to follow. For more information write info@proartechorale.org

P Paassccaacck k P Prreesss s welcomes press releases, birth announcements, wedding announcements and event photographs from all towns in the Pascack Valley. Send all news to pascackpress@thepressgroup.net

montvale.info/3CAQ217. “Looking for a multisensory experience for all abilities? The search ends here, with more than 35 classes a week to choose from we want you to come for a ride at a time that works best for you. Feel free to use promo code MAYORWELL and take three rides free during this wellness event ($75 value).

Thanking businesses

Ghassali says, “Many thanks to all these businesses for offering

their expertise and facilities to us for free. If you like what you see and hear from these businesses, and you are looking to join an exercise facility, this is a good chance for you to try it out with us in a group setting.

“I will also be organizing walks on Saturdays starting at borough hall with the first walk scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. through Oct. 28. I hope you can join me in these walk and talk hours.”

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Giulio’s Restaurant ForFresh, Homemade Seasonal Cuisine

“At Giulioʼs, we only use the freshest ingredients in our homemade dishes. Featuring contemporary Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, we strive to please every palate.”

Owner Beni Qosja opened Giulioʼs Restaurant in 2022. Housed in a beautiful, romantic, Queen Anne Victorian in Historic Tappan, N.Y., just minutes from Bergen County, Giulioʼs Restaurant offers contemporary Italian cuisine.

Built in 1880 by the Smith family, the rooms are adorned with carved woodwork and large beveled glass windows that make you feel like you stepped

into another era. The warm and inviting fireplaces in the Main Dining Room and Oak Room beckon guests to enjoy a fine glass of wine and a delicious

meal.

Beni brings more than 25 years of culinary experience to Giulioʼs Restaurant. Formerly of Vicolo of Old Tappan, Il Vicolo of Livingston and current owner

of Limoncello in Waldwick, the years of world class experience and passion for culinary creations is evident in each and every of his signature dishes. Giulioʼs Restaurant creates contemporary dishes with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Visit for a drink in the full-

service bar, a casual meal by the fireplace, or to celebrate your life's most memorable events in one of the private dining rooms.

Formerly Giulioʼs of Tappan, the new Giulioʼs Restaurant offers guests a fresh experience with an updated dé cor and menu in a warm, romantic setting.

When you go… Giulioʼs Restaurant 154 Washington Street Tappan, N.Y 845-359-3657

See website for hours: www.giuliosrestaurant.com giuliosrestaurant@gmail.com

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SUMMERCLASS, SPECIALTYCAMPREGISTRATIONOPEN

Itʼs time to make summer activity plans with the Westw ood Recreation Department. Residents and neighbors can take part in tennis clinics and s occer squirts and specialty camps in August by registering via Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/ w estwood

On the class schedule for Summer: Soccer Squirts where t oddlers/preschoolers will learn the fundamental skills of soccer, including dribbling, passing, s hooting, and defending; tennis for kids in grades K–8 with certified USTA instructors who t each basic tennis techniques in a fun and engaging environment; tennis for adults includes t ennis basics with dynamic w a rm-ups, skill developments drills, and games that develop

c ore skills and understanding of the sport rules and etiquette.

August specialty camps

i nclude TGA Tennis & Golf

C amps for Grades K-8 at Westwood High School; USSI MultiS ports Camp for ages 5–11 at Brookside Park and Lego Camp for grades K–5. Details on August camps can be found at w estwoodnj.gov/recreation i n the Summer Program Guide.

In addition, residents and neighbors are reminded that regi stration for the six-week Summ er Playground Program is underway as is Westwood Recreation Pre-School registrat ion for the 2023–24 school y ear. Details for both programs can be found at w estwoodnj.gov/recreation

The Westwood Recreation Department uses Community

Pass for its registration process. I nterested participants who do n ot already have a Community Pass account can go to westwoodnj.gov/recreation and click t he Community Pass Registration Page to be guided through t he process.

To register for classes go to https://register.communitypass.net/ w estwood Visa and MasterCard a re accepted. To pay by cash/check, stop in the office at 55 Jefferson Ave.

R esidents and neighbors who participate in Westwood Recreation programs will r eceive information on upcoming classes in programs guides, emails and on social media.

T hose interested in learning more about facility rentals including the use of the newly r enovated kitchen for private

Gracious host Post 153 earns a salute

Cpl. Jedh C. Barker Memorial American Legion Post 153 tells Pascack Press that it was honored recently to host Company B-1 of the West Point United States Military Academy Class of 1973ʼs 50th reunion.

Nineteen of 21 company members — the “Barbarians” — and their spouses attended.

After the event Lt. Col. Bob Thomas (ret.) posted pictures on the USMA 1973 Facebook page, adding “The Legion post exceeded our expectations and provided us with an event that was the highlight of our class reunion. Thanks to Bob Kelly, Bob Oppelt, and Brian McCabe for an outstanding and memorable event.”

Thomas presented members of the post with USMA Challenge Coins for their efforts, establishing that the USMA Office of Graduates recognizes the post as a favored venue for events.

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Snaps from the Barbarians’ visit to Post 153 for their 50th reunion.

SIX PRIORITIES FOR THE SANDWICH GENERATION

Editorʼs note: The following article is for i nformational purposes only.

and still save enough for retirement. The demands often compete with one another—which is why setting clear priorities is so important.

ERIC KOHLMEIER

The “Sandwich G eneration”— adults caring for aging parents as well as children—faces several stressful challenges that come from trying to juggle everyoneʼs needs.

One of those top stressors: finances, such as how to cover education and health care costs

Here are six tips for setting those priorities to help you deliver the support your loved ones need—without shortchanging yourself.

•Take care of your future first. Saving enough for retirement should be your top priority. You have to take care of your needs before you help your parents and your children.

• Create or update your investment plan. Create an investment plan that will help you balance your financial goals with the needs of your children and parents. Review your budget, analyze your expenses, and set savings targets to help you prioritize planning for an expense, such as college costs or long-term care for your parents.

•Review your insurance coverage. Protecting your income is always a good idea, but itʼs even more important when you have two generations depending on

you. Make sure you have enough life insurance in case something happens to you to pay off your mortgage and other debt, and to help cover the future living expenses of your dependents.

And donʼt forget disability insurance: More than a quarter of todayʼs 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire, according to the Council for Disability Awareness.

•Check in on your parentsʼ financial health. Though it might seem awkward, talk to your parents about their wishes for the future and their financial health. What financial assets and expenses do they have? How do they plan to meet their financial obligations? Do they have a plan to cover the costs of long-term care? This conversation can help you determine how much financial support you will need to provide.

Also, make sureyour parents have done adequate estate planning, and ask for copies of their will or trust, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and advance healthcare directive. Make sure your own estate-planning documents are complete and updated as well.

• Consider reducing financial support for grown chil-

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Pascack Historical Society at 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge.

Pascack Historical Society is run by an all-volunteer board of trustees. Spanning multiple generations and from varied backgrounds, trustees are united under a common mission of “preserving the past for the future.”

dren. Many parents still help their grown children with their finances—sometimes even to their detriment. Many young Baby Boomers are still paying their kidsʼexpenses, cell phone bill, or car insurance. If this is the case for you, talk with your children about the steps they can take to start becoming more financially independent.

• Look for ways to help reduce your taxes. In some cases, you may be able to claim your aging parents as dependents. Also check with a tax advisor to see if their medical expenses qualify as a tax deduction. Another way that may benefit your financial bottom line is to set up a 529 Plan for your childrenʼs education expenses.

Wells Fargo Advisors is not a tax or legal advisor.

All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in a 529 savings plan.

The official statement, which contains this and other information, can be obtained by calling your financial advisor. Read it carefully before you invest.

This article was written for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Eric Kohlmeier, Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director –Investments in Park Ridge at (201) 505-0472.

Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered brokerdealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.

© 2019 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. CAR #0119-03128.

S Sc c h o o ol l N e w s s

Alyssa: Alhadeff’s memory powers school safety measures

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Schachter, and Gina Montalto were killed in Parkland, Floridaʼs Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018.

According to a Gottheimer press statement on the event, “The bipartisan Alyssaʼs Legacy Youth in School Safety Alert (ALYSSA) Act of 2023 will require silent

panic alarms in all schools to immediately alert law enforcement of an active shooter situation. The bipartisan Strengthening Our Schools (SOS) Act of 2023 will increase investment in more well-trained School Resource Officers so that every school has a first responder already on the campus in the event of a critical incident.”

The statement said that “According to the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics, only 40% of schools report using silent alarms that are directly connected to local law enforcement. In 2022 alone, more than 270 people were fatally shot or wounded on school grounds, up from 159 in 2018. Just this year, there have been 134

people fatally shot or wounded on school grounds.”

Gottheimer said at the event, “There are no words to describe the strength and courage each of you has shown over the years after that Valentineʼs Day afternoon. As a father of a 14-year-old and an 11-year-old, I cannot even begin to fathom the pain youʼve endured. But, youʼve never given up. And I can promise you none of us here today will ever give up in our fight for you, the memories of your children, and for the children across our nation.”

Gottheimer (NJ-5), a member of the Bipartisan School Safety and Security Caucus, said “We are

here today to honor Alyssa, Alex, and Gina and turn their memory — and the pain their family and friends carry every day — into action.”

Gonzales (TX-23), co-chair of the Bipartisan School Safety and Security Caucus, said, “Both the Strengthening Our Schools (SOS) Act and Alyssaʼs Legacy Youth in School Safety Alert (ALYSSA) Act will implement common-sense changes to protect students in classrooms across the nation. School Resource Officers prevent and respond to situations of violence in schools, the

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Reps. Gottheimer, Fitzpatrick, Moskowitz, Gonzales, and Davis with Lori Alhadeff, Max Schachter, and Tony Montalto to announce bipartisan school safety legislation. Chris D'Aloia

DoDentalImplantsLastaLifetime?

Implant dentistry has been practiced by periodontists and oral surgeons since the 1970s. There is over 50 years of research proving that dental implants are a predictable long-term option when placed by an experienced surgeon. In fact, the data shows a lifetime success rate of over 98%!

Dental Implants are a Science, not a Technique

It takes years of academic training and practice to master and achieve this skill – and this level of success. Recently, more general dentists are offering to surgically place dental implants. However, their training is typically in the range of 40-100 hours of coursework, compared to the three-year, full-time residency which is required to be a Board-Certified Periodontist & Dental Implant Surgeon. This is one reason why the American Dental Academy (ADA)

stipulates that only periodontists (not even oral surgeons) can call themselves dental implant surgeons. There are a number of other reasons why it is important to choose a periodontist for your treatment – all of which involve maintaining the health of your implants. Periodontists focus on the gum and bone surrounding your teeth and implants. We also learn full-mouth treatment planning with the capability of saving your teeth, not just replacing them. Unlike any other fields in dentistry, a periodontist can regenerate gum and bone on your

teeth and implants. This allows us save teeth ailing from a bad bite and gum disease.

Our surgical skill within the mouth is unparalleled. An oral surgeon is a maxillofacial specialist whose training is focused outside the oral cavity, on the maxilla mandible spaces. This is why they are the right choice for buried wisdom teeth extractions.

Another reason for our success rate is that periodontists support the long-term health of the implants we place with strong hygiene practices. We not only surgically place the implant, but we monitor and follow up with the treatments during your routine cleanings on an annual or biannual basis. This allows us to diagnosis and treat any implant problems, regardless of their complexity. Oral surgeons do not provide this service and cannot monitor your treatments in the future.

Are Dental Implants Worth the Expense?

Costs vary depending on the number of implants, the type of prosthesis and bone grafting. In addition, there is as much range in the cost of dental implants as there is in the quality. Proven and pre-

dictable treatment outcomes involve the use of dental implants from manufacturers that have perfected the design based on decades of research involving thousands of their implants.

Less expensive implant options often lack proper research and follow up. Many of these companies target general dentists to do short training programs in order to sell their implants to them. Unfortunately, while cheaper implants do create a range in the cost, the patient assumes the risks in order for a general dentist to provide a service for a couple of hundred dollars less.

When it comes to making a decision about dental implants, I advise my patients not to compromise on the quality. Keep in mind that you are considering a treatment that should last a lifetime, so it is more important to take into account the value. While dental implants may be more costly than options such as removable dentures, the long-term value makes them a great financial investment. For more information, call (201) 664-3023 or visit their office at 354 Old Hook Road #201 or WestwoodPeriodontics.com.

RV Joint Planning Board

Planning Boardʼs next regular meeting is Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hallʼs Council Chambers, 406 Rivervale Road.

The agenda includes application:

• Shale/Deutsch – Block 814 Lot 29 – 637 Midvale Court – Use “D” Variance/Professional Office located in an “A” Residence Zone District.

Discussion/resolution:

• Cervantes/Dellepiane – Block 901 Lot 4 – 620 LaManna Drive –Pool Barrier Fence/Corner Lot. The board may hear and act upon any other items of business properly brought before the board. The order of business may be altered by the chairperson at his or her discretion

Next regular meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 20.

PRIYU GUPTA, DDS, WESTWOOD PERIODONTICS

Aid: Flood

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sophisticated weather modeling and prediction capabilities.

Associate professor Marouane Temimi of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute, Hoboken, said the FIRO model was being used in California and New York State.

He said inputting the watershedʼs information should help to customize the FIRO model for use in the PascackValley drainage basin.

Arroyo said the drone studies from four contiguous Pascack Valley towns, together with the FIRO study and computer model, should enable a comprehensive basinwide flood mitigation plan to take shape that should help the region secure future state and federal grants to undertake identified brook restoration and flood control strategies.

Resident Tom Bisdale, a member of New Jersey Flood Solution Advocates, said he had started a petition, Change.org/DemandFloodControl , with 916 signatures as of Aug. 4, for Pascack Valley residents to endorse state legislation introduced by Schepisi and Assemblyman Robert Auth to maintain specific reservoir levels in winter and summer to reduce downstream flooding.

Bisdaleʼs petition notes, “For

decades, residents and businesses in flood prone areas in and around Westwood and Hillsdale have repeatedly suffered serious damages from an ever increasing number of severe rain storms. Some are known as named storms such as Floyd, Sandy, Irene and Ida. There have also been many more unnamed storms which nonetheless threaten and flood as many as 800 properties in Westwood and Hillsdale alone, each time causing multiple thousand of dollars in damages to each property, not to mention the municipal costs of emergency responses borne by all taxpayers.”

Bisdaleʼs says, “A significant amount of this suffering could be avoided if the water company, now Veolia, would mitigate flooding by managing the water levels in its reservoirs, particularly Woodcliff Lake and Oradell (reservoirs).”

He adds, “For over 25 years, the water company has refused to do so claiming its sole responsibility is to maintain water supply and not flood control and it would continue unless otherwise ordered by the government. S-790 and A-4200 currently pending before the legislature would order the water company to implement flood control measures. Lowering the level of the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir to 91 feet year-round would reduce the frequency of floods from storms with no name.”

According to Sonoma Water, a Santa Rosa Calif., water utility that uses FIRO, it notes, Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) is a flexible water manage-

ment approach that uses data from watershed monitoring and improved weather forecasting to help water managers selectively retain or release water from reser-

voirs for increased resilience to droughts and floods. FIRO applies emerging science and technology to optimize water resources and adapt to climate change without

costly infrastructure.”

We reached out to Veolia North America for comment on this story, and will update this as circumstances warrant.

P Paassccaacck k P Prreesss s welcomes press releases, birth announcements, wedding announcements and event photographs from all towns in the Pascack Valley. Send all news to pascackpress@thepressgroup.net

Health,Wellness &FitnessGuide

THE SAVVY SENIOR: Handling Social Security benefits when loved one dies

Dear Savvy Senior, How are Social Security benefits handled when someone dies?

Dear Only,

Iʼm very sorry about the impending loss of your father. To help you and your mom understand what Social Security provides and what needs to be done when a family member dies, here are some key points you should know.

they can make the report. If they donʼt offer that service or youʼre not using a funeral home, youʼll need to do it yourself by calling Social Security at 800-772-1213.

When Benefits Stop

BY JIMMILLER

After a long illness, my 68year-old father has only weeks left to live. I am helping my mom figure out her financial situation going forward, including what to do about my dadʼs Social Security after he passes away but could use some help.

—Only Son

Your first order of business will be to make sure the Social Security Administration is notified when your father dies, so his monthly benefits will be stopped. In most cases, the funeral home providing his burial or cremation services will do it. Youʼll need to provide your dadʼs Social Security number to the funeral director so

There are a couple of things to be aware of regarding your dadʼs Social Security benefits. For starters, you need to know that a person is due no Social Security benefits in the month of their death. With Social Security, each payment received represents the previous monthʼs benefits. So, if your dad were to pass away in August, the check for that month –

Park Ridge volunteer opportunities

Park Ridge offers plenty of volunteer opportunities. Here are a few suggested by Mayor Keith Misiciagna on Aug. 4

PKRG-TV

Park Ridge is extremely lucky to have excellent broadcast TV coverage of PRHS sports events. However, in order to continue this top-notch coverage, PKRG-TV needs new volunteers to help with filming football, basketball, volleyball and other local sports in order to continue to bring such programs to our com-

munity. If you have enjoyed seeing your kidsʼevents or you are Park Ridge athlete alumni yourself and have any time to give, please consider volunteering. Without volunteers, coverage cannot continue. All are welcome, no experience is required, and camera training will be provided. Write pkrg@parkridgeboro.com

Tri-Boro Ambulance Corps

Hereʼs an excellent opportunity to help your community The Tri-Boro Ambulance needs volunteers. If you or someone

y ou know is interested, call (201) 391-2332.

Recreation Department seeks students

The Park Ridge Recreation Department is looking for middle school and high school students to help out with events. This is a great way to earn community service hours. Contact the rec department to join the team: call (201) 573-1800 ext. 521 or write recreation@parkridgeboro.com

which would be paid in September – would need to be returned if received. If the payment is made by direct deposit, you would need to contact the bank or other financial institution and ask them to return any benefits sent after your dadʼs death.

Survivor Benefits

When your father passes away, your mother may be eligible for survivor benefits on his record if sheʼs at least age 60 (50 if disabled). Hereʼs how that works depending on her situation.

If your mom is receiving Social Security benefits based on your fatherʼs work record, her spousal benefit will automatically convert to survivors benefits when the government gets notice of your dadʼs death. She cannot receive both spousal and survivor benefits at the same time.

Widows are due between 71% (at age 60) and 100% (at full retirement age) of what the husband was getting before he died.

If, however, your mom is eligible for retirement benefits (but hasnʼt applied yet), she can apply for retirement or survivors benefits when her husband passes away and switch to the other (higher) benefit later. Or, if your mom is already receiving her retirement benefits on her own work record, she could switch to survivors benefits if it offers a higher payment. She can-

not, however, receive both benefits.

To apply for survivorsʼbenefits, your mom will need to call Social Security at 800-772-1213 and schedule an appointment. She canʼt do it online.

You should also know that survivor benefits are available to former spouses and dependents who meet SSA qualifications – see SSA.gov/benefits/survivors.

Also note that if your mom collects a survivor benefit while working, and sheʼs under full retirement age, her benefits may be reduced depending on her earnings. See SSA.gov/pubs/EN-05-10069.pdf for details.

Death Benefit

In addition to survivor benefits, Social Security will also pay a onetime payment of $255 to your mom (the surviving spouse) if she was living with your dad at the time of his death. If they were living apart, she may still receive this one-time payment if sheʼs collecting spousal benefits on his work record. In the absence of a surviving spouse, the lump-sum payment can go to a son or daughter who is eligible for benefits on the deceasedʼs work record.

Send your senior questions to Savvy Senior,P.O.Box 5443,Norman,OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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DR. KAPLAN: Sunlight, supplements boost your brainpower

We are told to stay out of the sun because it is dangerous, but that is usually bad advice unless you have a history of skin cancer or are at a high risk. Sunlight helps prevent most cancers with all of its health benefits.

The key is not to overdo it. We definitely need the sun to survive and thrive. It assists us in boosting our brain power, cellular growth, bony structures, and thyroid function, just to name a few. If you are spending your vacation outside in the sun all day long, I suggest putting on sunscreen with safe ingredients such as zinc oxide with no chemicals added.

However, most days, when you are limited in your outdoor skin exposure, it is not as important to apply. You can even cover your exposed skin with coconut oil which offers some protection and has no harmful chemicals.

Suntan lotions and sunscreens are some of the most toxic products on the planet. Some commercial brands are actually so strong they can erase permanent markers. What does that tell you about what it is doing to your skin? Thankfully, there are some companies developing sunblocks that are designed with fewer harsh chemicals to be safer for your body.

A main reason the sun is so important is because of the hormone vitamin D. Your bloodwork should show a vitamin D level above 50 ng/mL. Most labs will define over 20-30 ng/mL as normal; however, that “normal” comes from people who are inside all day and do not spend much time outside. That is not healthy. Every day

we need to get vitamin D. Almost everyone gets a lunch break. Take this time to go outside, roll up your sleeves, take off your hat, take off your glasses, get out of the shade, and stand in direct sunlight for 20 minutes a day with a lot of body exposure.

Throughout much of the year it is too cold to do this properly, and it might be necessary to supplement. You may also want to supplement if you move to somewhere like New Jersey or New York from a southern latitude like the Caribbean, South America, India, or Africa since your genetic makeup requires more vitamin D to function at normal levels.

If you live in the northern latitudes, like New Jersey or New York, it is important to take vitamin D supplements. The best product that I have researched is UltraD-5000 by Apex Energetics. In the winter, I take 10,000 IU a day, and in the summer, I take 5,000 IU a day. If your vitamin D levels are high, then your brain and thyroid functioning will improve, and you will be more likely to boost your brain power.

Conversely, if they are low, it may lead to brain, thyroid, and immune system dysfunction, as well as a major increase in depression and even difficulty losing weight.

I also recommend going for a walk or a bike ride during sunrise and sunset so the body knows to increase energy during the day, and helps to get you in a more relaxed state during the night so you can get the deep sleep you need to function properly. If your circadian rhythms are in order, you will have better sleep, more energy during the day, more happiness, better digestion, and better brain function.

It is best if you can combine sunlight and exercise together with positive brain activities like jog-

NEXT CERT TRAINING SEPT.

The River Vale Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is looking for additional men and women to join the ranks of citizen volunteers within the Township.

This group is composed of residents ages 18 and up who receive specialized training in the various areas of emergency management and response.

The purpose of the CERT program is to train ordinary citizens to care for themselves, their family, their neighbors and finally, their community, in case of an emergency. These volunteers will

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help to improve the response and preparedness of the community and the emergency services.

The CERT training and education experience forms a crucial link between the community and the professional emergency response teams. CERT training is a great way to feel more empowered to protect yourself, your family and potentially your community. The next training session starts Sept. 26.

For more information visit www.rivervalenj.org/155/Training or contact deputy OEM coordinators Bill Peters or Linda Wayne.

ging, bike riding, playing sports, going for a nice stroll with your family, gardening, tai chi, yoga, dancing, or taking the dog out for a run. If you want to do something like meditate, read a book, or listen to a podcast, do these activities outside on the hammock where you can get your brain functioning better, breathe in fresh air and oxygen, and get your sunlight exposure all at the same time!

If you or someone you know is interested in learning about how to naturally boost your brain power, improve memory, focus, motivation, sleep, digestion, as well as increase energy and vitality without drugs, surgery, injections,

Post 206 50/50 raffle drawing

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American Legion Post 206ʼs 50/50 raffle drawing is Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. at 264 Washington Ave., Westwood. Tickets are $20 each. First-, second-, and thirdplace prizes are 35%, 10%, and 5% of the amount received for all tickets, respectively.

Proceeds support American Legion Post 206 and its charitable efforts for veterans and families in need.

No substitution of the offered prize may be made and that winners need not be present to win. For more information and to pick up your chance call the post at (201) 664-9734 after 3 p.m. or Carl Williams at (201) 446-6047.

supplements, or herbs, please email info@kaplanbrainandbody.com or call (201) 261-2150 to set up an appointment for a complete neurological evaluation. It is usually $500 but if you mention this article, the first seven people who sign up can get the entire evaluation for only $21. This includes testing reflexes, bone alignment, posture, the brain, the eyes, the ears, range of motion, muscle strength, flexibility, the heart, the gut, the balance, the memory, and many other examinations so take advantage of this amazing gift ASAP.

At Kaplan Brain & Body, we pride ourselves in getting to the root cause of the health problem

MFD Texas Hold ‘em

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Register for Montvale Fire Departmentʼs Texas Hold ʻem Poker, set for Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at 35 W. Grand Ave. The fun offers regulation tables, licensed dealers, a $5,000 prize pool (75 field), champion bracelet, chip bonus, $100 buy-in, and food included. Proceeds support the departmentʼs 100th anniversary celebrations. Reserve your seat at mikespokertables.com.

The Kootz summer ‘bye

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rather than just treating symptoms. We also promote natural ways to improve your well-being without harmful medications or risky surgeries. We believe that the body has the potential to heal itself as long as we can get rid of any interference.

For more helpful information, tune in to my radio show “Boost Your Brain Power” on AM 970 every Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. and on AM 710 WOR from 2 to 3 p.m.

Lastly, please subscribe to my YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Instagram, which are all called Kaplan Brain and Body. Feel better, function better, live better.

Kick off the end of summer with a concert featuring The Kootz, and get rock ʻnʼroll with fiber. This all-ages concert runs Thursday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Montvale Public Library garden. Please bring a folding chair. The library will announce the winners of the Adult Summer Reading Program.

‘Champions’ at Westwood library matinee

Spend your afternoons at Westwood Public Library as we host a monthly screening of some of the newest DVD releases, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug.17, we screen “Champions” (PG13). Woody Harrelson. Register

DR. ERIC KAPLAN, KAPLAN BRAIN & BODY

PASCACK VALLEY BRIEFS

RIVER VALE

Reservoir:

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which would make millions of dollars selling the water.

Just as the population was divided, so, too, was the governing body. A vote on whether to proceed with the reservoirʼs construction resulted in a 3–3 deadlock among council members. It was up to Mayor Ackerman to cast the tie-breaking vote. Of course, he voted in favor of a reservoir.

The countyʼs largest newspaper at the time, the Hackensack Republican, wasnʼt shy about voicing its stance in its Feb. 2, 1904 edition: “When the reservoir is built and the stagnant water converts Woodcliff into a summer resort with malaria as its leading allurement, every citizen will make a bequest to place a wreath of roses upon the grave of Mayor Ackerman.”

Construction ran 1903–1905, during which the population of Woodcliff, normally home to just 400 people, doubled as the water company brought in its workforce.

The laborers consisted mostly of newly arrived Italian immigrants. The work was hard: in that era before heavy machinery, the men used hand shovels and horsedrawn wagons to move earth, and they did this in all kinds of weather. At night they slept in crudely built wooden shanties that the water company had built.

And, unfortunately, they faced a lot of prejudice. While an Italian-American influence is ubiquitous in todayʼs Pascack Valley, the regionʼs population before the 20th century had historically been Dutch with an assortment of other northern and central European ethnicities. An influx of

Catholic Italians at the beginning of the 1900s was met with some disdain, and the Pascack Valley of 120 years ago was wary of the workforce the water company had brought in.

One article from April 1904 reported that as the water companyʼs 400 Italian laborers would roam the village of Hillsdale when not at work, the Township Council appointed constables to keep an eye on them. Reports chastised the workers for being too loud, contaminating the water supply when they washed their clothes, and “committing other nuisances.”

In December 1904, Hillsdaleʼs constable spotted an Italian

walking with a rabbit he had shot. The officer chased the man, who ducked into one of the shacks near the reservoir. Inside there were about 40 “of the same tribe of foreigners,” the constable reported. Because all Italians looked alike to him, he was unable to pick the man out. With the completion of the reservoir, the water companyʼs itinerant workforce moved on in spring 1905. Their hard work cre-

ated a reservoir that is still integral to our water supply 120 years later, and which presents some of the most beautiful scenery in the Pascack Valley. This body of water so transformed the landscape that in 1910 the name of the borough was changed from Woodcliff to Woodcliff Lake.

COUNCIL OKSUPTO $8,500 FORSTUDYOF PASCACK BROOK

Council decided to request a proposal for an $8,500 drone study of Pascack Brook by Boswell Engineering at their Aug. 8 meeting, after the borough administrator urged them to be part of a likely four-town effort to study the condition of brooks impacted by storm runoff flows and reservoir releases.

Borough Administrator Michael Ghassali said he would reach out to Boswell for a proposal after several council members asked to see a scope of work and also ask Boswell to send a representative to the next meeting, Sept. 5.

Ghassali said that Veolia North America agreed that once a study is done by the four towns, and a regional brook remediation plan is developed, it will fund up to $100,000, or 30% of the brook and stream bank upgrades.

So far, only the Township of Washington has completed a study detailing stream conditions. That report found more than 100 obstructions impeding stream flow, including streambank erosion, sediment shoals, and downed trees, plus critical issues where erosion was undermining at least two concrete sanitary manholes owned by the township. A Boswell proposal to fix the issues was anticipated at the townshipʼs Aug. 14 meeting.

Ruocco told council that the townsʼ intention was to work with and share the results of the drone study with NJDEP. He said that the drone studies would not apply pressure to Veolia to manage reservoir flows for flood mitigation.

Instead, S-790/A-4200, introduced by Sen. Holly Schepisi and Assemblyman Robert Auth, imposes flood mitigation

protocols on New Jerseyʼs private water suppliers to mitigate downstream flooding. It could help to move Veolia to address flooding, Ruocco said.

Moreover, Ruocco said that the drone study done by Township of Washington, and to be done by Westwood, River Vale and Hillsdale, will help in modeling the Pascack Brook watershed and be an important part of a $200,000 state grant to Westwood, announced by Schepisi.

That grant will enable a Stevens Institute of Technology professor to help develop a Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) computer model and strategy to lower Woodcliff Lake Reservoir levels before storm events when necessary while maintaining optimum reservoir water supplies.

The model is expected to help mitigate “nuisance flooding” caused by small, intense rainfalls, officials said at an Aug. 2 Westwood forum.

Ghassali said the drone study was estimated at nearly $28,000 in April, though the cost is now $8,500. He urged the council to move forward “in the spirit of being part of a team.”

Councilman Anthony DeRosa noted the cost reduction made the study “more appealing” while Zoltan Horvath wondered how study recommendations would be implemented, including gaining access to private property. Ruocco said it would be important to get permission from homeowners.

Janetta Trochimiuk said Hillsdaleʼs participation with three towns to conduct drone studies will “show actual towns trying to get things done.”

—Michael Olohan

Kristin Beuscher is president of Pascack Historical Society

A team from Veolia Water North Jersey keeps the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir area clean; the site in 1903.

KPRG-TV knows ‘What’s Cookin’’

PKRG-TV is proud to present its lucky 13th episode of "What's Cookin', Park Ridge," featuring a seafood boil prepared by That Pasta Club at Park Ridge's Atkins Glen Park.

Co-hosted by PKRG-TV's

Lori Fredrics and Tom Bauer, the program includes interviews with local chefs Tommy Greco and Nick Pescatore, as well as a discussion of wine parings with wine importer Franck Petronio.

Episode 14 is in post-produc-

tion.

Viewers can watch the program on PKRG-TV, Optimum Ch.77 (Park Ridge) and Verizon FIOS Ch.22 (Bergen County) at various times. For broadcast schedules visit pkrgtv.com.

— Staff report

Behind the scenes of e pisode 13 of “What's Cookin’, Park Ridge,” featuring a seafood boil prepared by That Pasta Club at Park R idge's Atkins Glen Park. Photos via PKRG-TV.

Fire: Tips

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A variety of problems caused these automatic alarms: three times the alarms were set off by cooking. Workers in the buildings unintentionally activated alarms on three occasions. Detector malfunctions caused four responses. A homeowner testing their alarm system caused one fire department response.

On two occasion the fire department responded for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. CO, is an

odorless and colorless gas given off by improperly burning heating or cooking equipment. It can be fatal at high levels.

Again, at these CO calls a full fire department response is needed.

Fire crews check the entire building with meters and found slight CO present at one call. At the second CO incident a contractor was working in the building and caused the alarm activation.

Following Westwood Fire department policy, the incidents are turned over to PSE&G gas technicians for further investigation.

Twice the fire department responded to investigate incidents when citizens smelled natural gas. At these calls fire crews respond

and check the area or building with meters. A small gas leak was found at both buildings, firefighters shut the gas and turned the situation over to PSE&G gas technicians.

At one of the calls, it was necessary to vent the building with fans carried on the fire truck.

Fire rescue crews responded to one motor vehicle crash in July. Upon arrival fire crews found an overturned vehicle. Fire crews stabilized the vehicle, removed the windshield and assisted Emergency Medical Personnel removing the occupant from the car.

Helpful tips

The Westwood Fire Department and Fire Prevention Bureau

remind residents that residents and citizens should practice fire prevention all year. It offers the following fire safety tips:

•Smoke detectors: have one on every level of your home.

•Have a fire escape plan for your particular home; the plan must show at least two ways out of every room.

•Practice exit drills with your family.

•Crawl low in smoke.

•If a door is hot, do not open

Letters:

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cies and regulations; therefore the inclusion of this wording is not unique to Westwood Regional. Had the staff taken the time to research these policies in other local districts, they would have learned it is a common practice.

The inaccurate reporting in the article and opinion pieces is a disservice to our community.

Cadets welcome!

it, use the secondary exit.

•Have a meeting place outside your home, make sure everyone is out, do not go back inside for any reason. Call the fire department from outside the home: call 9-1-1.

Convey WVFD-related questions to wwfdchief@westwoodnj.gov or (201) 664-0526. Fire Prevention Bureau: wfpb191@usa.net and (201) 664-7100 ext. 308. Have an emergency? Thatʼs when you call 9-1-1.

Their staff did not do enough research and they manufactured a false narrative as a result. The Superintendentʼs oversight section of policy needed to be put into a larger context, but the publication neglected to do so. I hope that the publication will have the decency to post an apology and retraction in a prominent place where members of the community can see it.

Jill Mortimer, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Westwood Regional School District

Thanking donors

WW

FROM PAGE 5 pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 332 (c)(7)(A); and,

W HEREAS, New Jersey municipalities must give consent before a Small Cell, i.e., a small antenna, can be placed on existing poles pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:3-19, and for the erection of n ew poles within the public r ights-of-way pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:17-10; and, WHEREAS, the Federal C ommunications Commission (“FCC”) has recently adopted an order entitled “Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment; Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment,” WT Docket No. 17-79; WC Docket 17-84, which places a “shot clock” on

municipal approval for the placement of Small Cells on existing poles and the placement of new poles in the public Right-of-Way; and, WHEREAS, the erection of new poles and ground level cabinets in the Public Right-of-Way raise significant aesthetic and safety concerns; and,

WHEREAS, the FCC, in its recent order, provides that municipalities can impose aest hetic requirements on Small Cells where said requirement are:

1) reasonable; 2) no more burdensome than those applied to o ther types of infrastructure deployment; and 3) published in advance; and,

W HEREAS, the Borough has determined that it is necessary to set forth clear standards in relation to the siting of poles, cabinets and antennas for the benefit of its citizens and any utilities which use or will seek to make use of said public rights-ofway;

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT

ORDAINED as follows: Section 1. The Code of the Borough of Westwood is hereby supplemented… [see the ordinance for details].

Locations identified

Existing, new, and decorative pole locations are identified as nearest:

•1 Crest St.

• 13 Jefferson Ave.

•298 Westwood Ave.

•47 Forest Ave.

• 23 Lake Dr.

• Jake Voorhees Park

•3rd Ave. and Washington

•346 Old Hook Road

• 100 Carver Ave.

•50 Charles St.

•39 3rd Ave.

• 160 Harrington Ave.

• 6 Lake St.

•McKinley Park

•201 Emerson Road

T his ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication according to law.

Three cheers for Troop 334’s new Eagles

Montvale Boy Scout Troop 334 is proud to announce its newest Eagle Scouts: Daniel Catalfumo Jr., Grant Linardic, and Edward Stoker.

The Eagle Court of Honor was June 17 at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Park Ridge. The scouts were honored by local officials, community leaders, and school administrators.

The scouts created various projects for their local communi-

ties:

•Danny enhanced Huff Park with new fencing and benches along the nature trail.

• Grant created an inner garden courtyard at Pascack Hills High School.

• Eddie installed a cement walkway along with benches and shrubbery around the flagpole at Our Lady of Mercy Academy.

Danny is studying exercise science at the University of South

Carolina. Grant will attend the University of Toronto, majoring in political science, in September. Eddie is a rising junior at Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell.

The young men tell Pascack Press, via a statement, that they thank scoutmaster Dave P. Hill, and their former scoutmaster, Robert OʼNeill, as well as all the troop leaders and scouts for their guidance and support during their scouting careers.

Madeleine Ciocco, Joanne Toole, Barbara Marino and, not pictured, Joan McCoy, of GFWC/NJSFWC The Womanʼs Club Westwood, volunteered at a recent “Shake the Can” over the Fourth of July weekend at The Fresh Grocer in Washington Township to raise money for the clubʼs scholarship fund.

The club awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating female high school student residing in Westwood or Washington Township, regardless of which high school they attend.

The club tells Pascack Press it thanks The Fresh Grocer “for its support and our friends and neighbors whose generous donations make this scholarship possible.”

For more than 100 years, members of the club have joined together to actively support area charities. For more information call the membership chairman at (201) 916-1580.

Madeleine Ciocco photo

Montvale Boy Scout Troop 334’s newest Eagle Scouts: Daniel Catalfumo Jr., Grant Linardic, and Edward Stoker. Courtesy photo.

MONTVALE

Sponsor, volunteer at WestwoodFest 2023

Residents are invited to save the date for WestwoodFest, a second annual communitywide celebration, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Veterans

Memorial Park.

Hosted by Celebrate Westwood and the Borough of Westwood, WestwoodFest is a familyfriendly afternoon featuring live

music, games, inflatable attractions, opportunities to create art, and the chance to sample Recreation Department offerings. The event is free to Westwood residents.

Westwood non-profit organizations are invited to set up information tables or host their own activities. Licensed Westwood food businesses are invited to participate as on-site vendors or by offering offsite specials for sale at their establishment on Sept. 9.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, and volunteers are needed to pitch in throughout the day. To register as a

sponsor, non-profit, food vendor or volunteer by Friday, Aug. 11 visit celebratewestwood.org/westwoodfest

Organizers tell Pascack Press that last yearʼs WestwoodFest saw more than 500 guests enjoying an afternoon of fun with neighbors and friends. Likewise, they say, this yearʼs event promises to be a full and fun day in the Hub of the Pascack Valley.

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WestwoodFest 2022 by Richard Frant/FrantVisuals.

Joey’s Fund 9th Annual Classic Car Show Oct. 1

Joeyʼs Fund is pleased to announce that last yearʼs car show raised $13,500 in donations — total of $50,500 since 2018 for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Joeyʼs Fund annually donates $600 to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital and Make-AWish Foundation, and donates $300 annually to the American Red Cross.

This year Joeyʼs Fund has also donated $1,500 to Johns Hopkins All Childrenʼs Hospital of Florida.

The 9th Annual Classic Car Show will be held on Oct. 1 at Closter Plaza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date Oct. 8). The show features classic cars, a DJ, door prizes and trophies for car registrants, a 50/50, over a dozen raffle items, food trucks, vendors, and fun games for all.

This is an approved organization under the 501(c)(3) section of the Internal Revenue Code. All proceeds are donated to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Care Center of New York, St. Jude Childrenʼs Hospital, the Make-A-Wish Foun-

dation, American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House of Florida, and Johns Hopkins All Childrenʼs Hospital of Florida to help families with all who have life threatening illnesses.

Founder Tony DeCarlo told Northern Valley Press on Aug. 1, “We are extremely thankful to all of those who have participated and we hope to see them all again this year for yet another successful event in support of all of these wonderful non-profit organizations.”

DeCarlo said, “In an effort to provide ongoing relief to struggling families suffering from these financial/medical hardships, we are asking our valued friends, neighbors, and proprietors for their sponsorship in helping us pay it forward.”

Whether you are a car enthusiast looking for some friendly competition, a business looking to make a donation, a person looking to donate your time or money to this cause, or a vendor interested in pitching in for the event, email us donations@joeyscharityfund.org . You can also visit joeyscharityfund.org to make a donation and learn more about this organizationʼs dedication to make a difference.

To reduce hardships, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has two funds. The Finan-

cial Assistance Program (FAP) addresses the medical costs of cancer treatment not covered by insurance, such as co-pays and deductibles.

The Social Work Patient Fund helps MSK patients and their loved ones with the nonmedical costs of cancer treatment, such as transportation, parking, housing for out-of-town patients, and childcare or eldercare, as well as other expenses,such as one-time payments toward rent, a mortgage, utilities, and other bills.

A bird’s eye view of Joey’s Fund’s 8th Annual Classic Car Show.Trophies few fast and furious! File photo

REAL ESTATE & BUSINESS

PSE&G touts smart-meter milestone

PSE&G says it reached a key milestone by installing its millionth smart meter as part of its Smart Meter Program. Through this multi-year effort, PSE&G will replace 2.3 million existing electric meters with new smart meters at PSE&G residential and commercial customer premises. PSE&G expects to complete the installations by the end of 2024.

“We are very excited to realize this important accomplishment, because it means that we are getting closer to our goal of making smart meters available to all of our electric customers,” said Dave Johnson, vice of president customer care and chief customer officer. “There are already more than 110 million smart meters installed across the United States, so itʼs great news that PSE&G electric customers will soon also have access to the benefits that smart meters provide.”

The smart meters that PSE&G is installing (pseg.com/smartmeters) are a key piece of the utilityʼs Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), which links the smart meters to PSE&G system-monitoring and customer applications via a secure communications network.

Because smart meters can securely communicate with PSE&G systems, they are far more capable as compared to the standard, non-communicating meters that PSE&G is replacing.

The smart meters will deliver a number of enhanced benefits, including:

• More information for customers about how they use energy

•Near real-time power-outage detection and the elimination of almost all estimated bills

•More efficient power restoration following storms by better determining the scope of power outages, pinpointing areas where outages exist, and dispatching repair crews

“In addition to the important customer benefits, smart meters are also key to PSE&Gʼs powering a future where people use less energy, and itʼs cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever,” Johnson said.

As smart meter work continues through 2024, installation timing will depend on customersʼ location as technicians continue to make their way through PSE&Gʼs electric service territory. For the typical customer, installations are generally quick and easy.

BESTTIMETOREGISTER FORRECPRESCHOOL

Before your familyʼs summer gets hectic with travel, camp, concerts and movies in the park, the Westwood Recreation Department reminds parents of kids age 3, 4, and 5 to register for Recreation Preschool at the Westwood Community Center.

The three-day a week, half-day programs are designed to foster kindergarten readiness by creating developmentally appropriate learning opportunities in a nurturing setting. The part-time program is a perfect fit for parents who want to introduce their child to school but do not require full-time childcare.

The Westwood Recreation Preschool is licensed by the State of New Jersey and follows state curriculum guidelines. Classroom activities prepare students for academic and social success by assisting in the development of self-help skills, gross and fine motor skills, listening skills as well as providing a strong foundation in literacy, math, social studies and science. Art, music, seasonal activities and

free-play round out the program offerings.

The Westwood Recreation Preschool program is open to children age 3–5 as of Oct. 1, 2023.

Proof of residency and birth certificates are required for registration. Children are required to be pottytrained before entering the program.

Annual tuition is $2,100 for kids 4–5 who attend Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Annual tuition is $1,800 for 3year-olds who attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

For convenience, annual tuition is payable in four installments — at time of registration, Sept. 6, Jan. 3, 2024 and Feb. 5.The 2023–2024 school year begins Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Interested parents are encouraged to register immediately as class size is limited to 24 for the Pre K–4 morning class and 20 for the Pre K–3 afternoon class.

For registration information,

please see the preschool section of the Recreation page at westwoodnj.gov or call (201) 6647882. For more information write recreation director Gary Buchheister at gbuchheister@westwoodnj.gov

Hawks:

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Greg Stalb, won the East Regional Tournament this past weekend in DuBois, Pa. They will … compet[e] against five American teams from the Southeast, Central, West, Southwest and host city, as well as six foreign national teams, from Chinese Taipei, Curaçao, Australia, Czech Republic, Canada, and [unincorporated U.S. territory] Puerto Rico.”

Ruocco said, “To reach this position, our team defeated other New Jersey teams in a district tournament in our area, then a sectional tournament in Bloomingdale, and a state tournament in Deptford. Then representing New Jersey, they advanced in defeating teams from New York, Delaware, and Maryland.”

He said, “Please join me in congratulating the players, most of whom comprised the core group that had such a successful season in 2019 in the 10U age bracket: Thomas Eichner, Sebastian Fernandez, Evan Galluci, Frank Gravina Jr., Joseph Luciano, Drew Kirkby, Justin

Alyssa:

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SOS Act will put more of these individuals on school grounds.”

He said, “Texas has already passed legislation at the state level that would require silent panic alarms in all schools – the ALYSSA Act would ensure educators and students in every state have these life-saving tools in their classrooms.”

New Jersey Principals and

Morgan, Ethan Rettew, Max Stalb, Sam Stalb, and Jason Wormer.”

Ruocco said, “On behalf of the municipality and all its residents, I congratulate the team on its accomplishments thus far, and wish the team success in its quest for the international World Series championship. Good luck and Godspeed!”

The borough is sending the team off to the series in style, with cheer befitting Hillsdale pride in this, her 125th anniversary year:

All were invited Aug. 9 to Centennial Field to watch the team practice, to have kids practice with the team, to participate in a fire truck wet-down, and in an evening procession around town.

On the climb

The Hawks completed the East Region Tournament in Dubois with a win on Saturday, Aug. 5 over Maryland in the championship game.

The tournament featured eight state champions (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine) and a gallant host team.

The Hawks faced tough opposition in each of the four games played in the tournament,

Supervisors Association Executive Director Karen Bingert said on behalf of her organization, “I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Congressman Gottheimer for his outstanding leadership in spearheading a bipartisan effort to address the critical issue of school safety.”

She said, “A top priority of every school principal is the safety and well-being of our students, and these two bills present a proactive, common-sense approach intent on keeping our children secure. By enhancing rapid communication with law

beating out New York, Delaware, and Maryland twice, to earn the championship title.

Kirkby said of his team, “It was a great experience for our kids to play in a super facility in DuBois and face solid teams that were state champions from around the Eastern Region. Iʼm very proud of our teamʼs effort and emotion throughout the four games. There were numerous key hits and defensive plays.”

Team dad Stephen Morgan said the Hawks under Kirkby won the Little League East Region Tournament in Rhode Island in 2019 at the 10-year-old level — “it was the furthest they could go at that level” — and finished as runner-up in the 12-year-old New Jersey State Tournament in 2021.

Morgan said fans have been following the action on the Hillsdale Baseball and Softball Association Facebook page and the Junior League Baseball World Series web page, among others.

Gracious hosts

On Aug 5, the Junior League Eastern Regional Tournament said on Facebook, “From all of us on the Junior League Eastern Regional Tournament Committee, the District 10 administrators, City of

enforcement and investing in highly trained school resource officers, these bills will strengthen schoolsʼongoing efforts to safeguard our children.”

Wrenching details

As AP reported Feb. 11, 2019 (“Parkland mom:ʻI still feel that Alyssa is coming homeʼ”), “Alyssa had tried to hide under a table in her English class. The gunman, armed with an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle, sprayed bullets through a window; Alyssa was shot 10 times, in the heart, on the top of her head and in her

DuBois, and the DuBois Little League we congratulate Hillsdale … on their incredible run in the 2023 Tournament. Good luck and safe travels to Taylor, Mich. We will be rooting for you!”

And the Hillsdale Baseball & Softball Association said our sluggers are “the best of the best! Hillsdale is 13–0 in Little League play so far in this season's tournament.”

It also lauded the undisputed powerhouse behind the teamʼs success: “Mama Hawks.”

Spectacular record

Here is a list of championships and accomplishments for this team, courtesy the Hillsdale Baseball and Softball Association,which said, “In the 65 years of the Little League District 4 history, only one Hillsdale team had won the District 4 championship at any level. This group has won it four times”:

•8U Spring NEBAS Champions

•8U Summer Suburban League Champions

• 9U District 4 Little League Champions

•10U District 4 Little League Champions

•10U Section 1 Little

femoral artery — her ʻsoccer leg,ʼ her mom says.”

The Alhadeffs would finally be reunited with their daughter as they planned her funeral.

“Her body was really cold,” Lori Alhadeff recalled in the interview. She said she tried to warm Alyssa with her hands, “to bring her back to life.” She clipped locks of the girlʼs long, brown hair, to keep.

A former teacher, then 44, Lori Alhadeff started Make Our Schools Safe, “aiming to harden schools against intruders and to train students and teachers so they

League Champions

•10U New Jersey Little League State Champions

•10U Little League MidAtlantic Regional Champions

• 10U Little League Eastern Regional Champions

•11U USABL Regular Season Champions

• 12U North Rockland Fall Tournament Champions

•12U Bergen County Charity Classic Champions

• 12U District 4 Little League Champions

•12U Section 1 Little League Champions

•12U New Jersey Little League State Runner Up

• 13U Bergen County Charity Classic

• 14U USABL East Coast Clash champions

•14U Hillsdale Against Hunger Memorial Day Tournament

• 14U Rumble at the Rock Tourney Champions

•14U District 4 Little League Champions

• 14U Section 1 LIttle League Champions

•14U New Jersey Little League State Champions

•14U Little League Eastern Regional Champions

know how to respond. Test scores donʼt matter, she says, if kids donʼt come home alive.”

She and her husband marched with Parkland students in Washington, demanding gun control. And in May 2019, she was elected to the school board.

“I have to keep pressing forward. I know that I canʼt bring Alyssa back but ... if I can change the life of one person ... ,” she said in the article, “her voice trailing off in tears.”

— Staff report

Drew: ‘Changing the world one smile at a time…’

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can sign up on your own and be placed on a team at random.

Bloodworth, 22 of Montvale, tragically passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Beloved son of Cary and Sandy Schwartz and Donald and Diane Bloodworth, he was the loving brother of Ryan, ToriLyn, Alec, Jared, Ian, and Angeleah.

He was a Class of 2014 graduate of Pascack Hills High School and a graduate of the Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts at Rowan University in Glassboro — which his family said fueled his passion in radio, television and film studies.

His obituary noted that “Drew was selfless, caring, and lived life to the absolute fullest. He was an avid animal lover and basketball enthusiast, and an incredible friend.”

According to DrewBloodworthLegacy.com, Bloodworthʼs namesake scholarship “will benefit Pascack Hills High

Register for the Second Annual Drew Bloodworth Basketball Tournament, Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. at 1 Memorial Drive. There’s a $20 donation to play. Parking is available in fr ont of Memorial Elementary School.

School graduates who attend Rowan University for years to come. … It was not the length of his life, but the depth of his life that forever changed us.”

On the occasion of the inaugural tourney outing, on “Drewʼs Courts” August 2022, Mayor Michael Ghassali wrote, “We lost this amazing young man… Drew loved to play basketball and even played with my son at the courts. In his memory, his family has arranged this tournament on the same day as our Day in The Park to benefit the foundation in his name. Please show your support to his family.”

Sibling ToriLyn says online, “If you are playing, donating or simply praying for us it means everything. Letʼs continue to change the world one smile at a time.”

Montvale Day in the Park 2023, with fireworks, music by The Rummies, and food trucks, is set for Saturday, Sept. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Its organizers say, “Come on out for a family fun day on Memorial Drive in Montvale! Games, rides, food and plenty of fun to be had for all! As usual topped off with a crazy fireworks display right after if gets dark out. The Rummies will be making all noise before the first firework gets shot up in to the Montvale night! Get ready, peeps, The Rummies are on the way!”

For more information and to register your team for the Second Annual Drew Bloodworth Basketball Tournament, visit DrewBloodworthLegacy.com.

Girls field hockey registration extended to Aug. 31

NewRegistration for Westwood Recreation Girls Field Hockey has been extended to Aug. 31. The program is open to girls in grades 4–8 (as of September 2023).

Residents of Westwood and Washington Township will receive first priority, but residents of other towns may register as well. The fee is $175 for Westwood residents and $200 for Washington Township and other non-residents.

Stella Grace FULLAM

Stella Grace Fullam, 64, of Emerson passed away on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Stella was born on Oct. 26, 1958 in Queens, N.Y. and raised by her beloved parents, Simone and Stella Selloni. She was the youngest of three children: her brother, Giacomo, and her sister, Deborah.

At 17 Stella met the love of her life, Danny, and their teenage romance flourished into 42 years of marriage, which began on July 11, 1981 in Closter. They raised three boys, Daniel, Anthony, and Ryan, in their home in Emerson, which became illustrious in Bergen County for its colorful, charismatic Christmas decorations.

Stella spent countless hours on the sidelines of baseball, soccer, and football fields and along the wrestling mats, proudly recording each and every competition her boys participated in, win or lose.

She cherished her summers spent at the family home in Long Beach Island and more recently in OBIII of Lavallette. Stella could never pass up a beautiful ocean sunrise.

She also was an avid Disney enthusiast, and she looked for magic wherever she could find it. Stella loved trips to Disney World and found any opportunity to take a picture with her favorite characters — especially Tigger.

Stella was incredibly handy and crafty. Whether it was putting together a piece of furniture, sewing clothing, knitting beautiful personalized blankets, or creating intricate needle points, she could do it all.

Christmas was a special time for Stella, and she looked forward to filling her home with as many family members and friends as she could on Christmas Eve; all were welcome. She spent days and countless hours in the kitchen preparing, cooking, and baking. Somehow she always managed to get what seemed like an excessive amount of food done inside her small kitchen in only one oven. We will miss her famous sausage bread, her perfectly seasoned and filled deviled eggs, her struffoli, and her soft chocolate chip cookies.

Both junior (grades 4–6) and senior (grades 7 and 8) teams are expected to be organized for 2023.

To register online visit register.communitypass.net/westwood and select Field Hockey in the program menu.

The girls field hockey program is essentially a combination of both a recreation program and a travel program. Prior field hockey experience is not required.

The teams compete in the

Northern New Jersey Field Hockey League with located throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and eastern Morris counties.

Practices begin in late August and the first game is usually the weekend after Labor Day. The season typically concludes the first weekend in November.

Uniforms and goalie equipment will be provided by the Westwood Recreation Department. Players are responsible for purchasing

goggles (if desired), a mouthpiece, shin guards, and cleats. It is also suggested that each player purchase her own stick, but a limited number of sticks are available for use through the program. For more information write CardinalsFH@yahoo.com.

Residents and neighbors who participate in Westwood Recreation

OBITUARIES

One of Stellaʼs most recent joys was becoming a grandmother. She adored being with her grandchildren, watching them play and explore, making crafts, and most especially spoiling them with any toy or treat they simply asked for.

Stella lived for her family. She was happiest when surrounded by her loved ones and would do anything for anyone. There was no phone call she wouldnʼt take, no favor she wouldnʼt complete, and no advice she wouldnʼt give, whether you wanted to hear it or not. She was our rock, and her strength, love, and unwavering loyalty can never be replaced. She will be greatly missed.

Stella is survived by her husband, Daniel; her siblings, Giacomo Selloni of Elmwood Park and Deborah Paton of Emerson; her children, Daniel and his wife, Megan, of River Vale; Anthony and his wife, Alison, of River Vale, and Ryan of Brentwood, Tenn.; her four grandchildren, Landon, Cole, Waverly, and Winona; as well as many beloved brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Stella is predeceased by her father, Simone Selloni, and her mother, Stella Selloni.

The family will receive guests for a memorial visitation at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, on Aug. 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. with a celebration of life at 4:15. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Stellaʼs memory to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital at stjude.org/donate. BeckerFuneralhome.com.

W innifred ‘Winnie’ DAVEY

It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Winnifred (Winnie) Davey, 92, of Emerson on Aug. 1, 2023. Born in the Bronx, N.Y. to Katherine (Logue) and Joseph McCafferty, Winnie was third in line of nine children. When she was just 10 years old, her father passed away from pneumonia and she became a caretaker for her younger siblings, helping her mom during a very difficult time.

She met her husband, Jack Davey, while living in the Bronx. They moved to Emerson in 1950,

where they raised their three sons and two daughters.

Her family and her faith were the most important things in her life. A devout Catholic, she was a member of the Church of the Assumption, where she attended Mass and prayed the rosary daily.

Being a caretaker was a significant part of Winnieʼs makeup, as was evident by her career as an ICU/CCU nurse at Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood for more than 30 years. She was a compassionate and caring nurse who excelled at her job, often receiving letters of appreciation from families for the kindness and caring she showed to their loved ones.

She brought that compassion to her family, as she was by the side of her mother, husband and all of her siblings during their illnesses as they lived out their final days. It is no surprise that she was the one who would make sure that everyone was taken care of and safely back home with the Lord before she allowed herself the reward of eternal rest.

Our heartbreak over her loss is eased only by knowing that she is finally reunited with those called home before her, and whom she missed so dearly

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jack, and her beloved son John and his wife, Cindy; her mother and father, Katherine and Joseph McCafferty; brothers Patrick, John, James, Joseph and Daniel McCafferty; her sisters Katherine (Wahler), Mary (Schiavone) and Peggy (Janos); sister-in-law Jeanette McCafferty; brothers-in-law, Bob Scott, Michael Davey, Danny Schiavone and Charles Wahler; nephews Robert Wahler and Michael and Joseph Janos and Andrew Scott; and her great niece Courtney Giarrita.

Winnie leaves behind her loving sons Joe and Billy; her loving daughters Kathy and son in-law Tony DePasquale and Sue and son in-law Tim Keohane; and her adoring grandsons Billy, Daniel and Sean.

She also is survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members, who will miss the light of her presence in their lives.

Nothing meant more to Winnie than her family; she would never miss an opportunity to spend time with them. Some of her best memories were made at her sister Peggyʼs

programs receive information on upcoming classes in programs guides, emails and on social media.

Westwood Recreation programs and forms are listed at westwoodnj.gov/recreation. Registration for fall programs will begin Sept. 5 for residents and Sept. 11 for non-residents.

house where her brothers and sisters, along with their families, would gather every Sunday. Her zest for life was contagious and her care and concern for all those she loved was immeasurable. We will always remember her wit, her strength, and above all else, the love she so generously gave to us all.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m.

A Mass celebrating Winnifredʼs life and faith is set for R.C. Church of the Assumption on Friday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. with private cremation to follow; interment is at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made in Winnifredʼs name to American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org and/or American Red Cross at redcross.org/donate. Please share fond memories and condolences at BeckerFuneralhome.com.

Thomas Anthony HOGAN

Thomas Anthony Hogan, 84, of Woodcliff Lake passed away on Aug. 5, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Christine Casey; his children, Tom, Tim, Terry, Hugh, Shannon, and Taryn; his brother, John; his sister, Mary Catherine as well as eight grandchildren, Meghan, Mitchell, Elise, Michael, Matthew, Reese, Riley and Matilda.

He is predeceased by his sister, Sarellen. Tom was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend who impacted the lives of many.

Tom grew up in Edgewater, where he enjoyed Little League baseball and local politics with his friends and brother, John.

He graduated from Saint Peterʼs Prep in Jersey City, Fordham University and earned his JD from Villanova University School of Law (member, Honor Board and case editor, Law Review).

In 1974, he formed Hogan & Palace, which focused on general corporate and real estate matters. At Hogan & Palace, he was appointed special fiscal agent and mediator by the Chancery Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey.

After 25 years in private practice, Tom became general counsel at a start-up company under GMAC Residential with his longtime friend Dick Schlott.

Tomʼs legal expertise was a catalyst in creating a billion-dollar real estate brokerage and relocation conglomerate that was purchased by Brookfield Residential Properties. He had a genuine passion for the law, negotiating deals, strategically problem solving, and redlining documents until they were purple.

His calm, pragmatic thinking and courageous risk taking abilities naturally suited him to the role of legal, business and personal adviser to co-workers, clients, family and friends.

In 2016, Tom retired from the corporate legal world but continued negotiating commercial real estate transactions.

Throughout his 60-year legal career Tom held many prestigious professional positions, including municipal attorney and prosecutor in Edgewater; attorney to the board of adjustment and Board of Health in Edgewater; councilman in Totowa; member of the Bergen County Ethics Committee, appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey; and special counsel, planning board in Park Ridge.

He also was a member of Bergen County, state and American bar associations and New York and Trial Attorneys of New Jersey, as well as an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

Tomʼs first love might have been law, but he always found time for sports, whether it be coaching basketball, watching baseball and golf on television; playing tennis and bocce ball tournaments; watching the Mets and the Giants lose year after year; and attending his granddaughter, Rileyʼs, softball and volleyball games.

He loved vacationing with his family on the beaches of New Jersey and traveling the Italian countryside with friends.

He was a steady, constant, honest sounding board to everyone close to him. We will miss his wisdom, his guidance and his humor. Slán go fó ill.

A memorial visitation is set for Sunday, Aug. 13 at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood from noon to 2 p.m. Share fond memories and condolences at BeckerFuneralHome.com.

FREE ‘MUSICATTHE BARN’ CONCERT SERIESKICKSOFF

The 2023 Music at the Barn Concert Series dazzled at its opening on July 30 at the Wortendyke Barn Museum, a County Historic Site, in Park Ridge.

The first performance featured the Dean Shot Band — a g ifted guitarist from a New Jersey musical family. Dean spent six of his formative years playing alongside blues legend Hubert Sumlin. In recent years, Dean has toured with blues royalty such as Kim Wilson, Junior Watson, and Mark Hummel, as well as with his own band.

The Dean Shot Band consists of Dean Shot on vocals and lead guitar, Charles Himel on bass, Alex Raderman on drums, and Organ Dave on keyboard.

The free outdoor music series continues:

•Sunday, Aug. 27, 4 to 6:30 p.m.: Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person (Jazz)

County opens renovated sports courts

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•Sunday, Sept. 17, 4 to 6:30 p.m.: Crash Gordon & Debra Dynamite with Dave Del Monte (Rockabilly)

• Sunday, Oct. 29, 1 to 3:30 p.m.: The Cider Barn Band (13th Annual Bluegrass & Cider)

For series info, call (201) 3 36-7292 or email glucente@co.bergen.nj.us Seating is limited; bring chairs/blankets/food.

Wortendyke Barn has been a valley landmark since its construction on 500 acres bought by the Wortendyke family in 1735. It was used continually as a barn into the 20th century and is one of six pure Dutch barn types in Bergen County. In 1997, it opened as a museum with agriculture exhibits that include 18th and 19th century farm implements and tools, and the history of the Wortendyke family farm.

Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department announce the completion and grand opening of two renovated tennis courts and two newly installed pickleball courts at Wood Dale County Park in Woodcliff Lake.

Wood Dale County Park is now the third park in the Bergen County Parks System to feature the rapidly growing sport of pickleball among its amenities after Overpeck and Riverside County Parks. The upgrades cost a total of $965,125 and received funding from the Countyʼs Open Space Trust Fund and the Bergen County Parks Department capital improvement fund.

Tedesco said in a statement on Thursday, “We are excited to announce the opening of newly renovated sports courts at Wood Dale County Park, featuring two pickleball courts, in line with our commitment to providing diverse recreational opportunities for our community.”

He said, “This upgrade is part of our larger initiative to enhance amenities across the Bergen County Parks System, encouraging active and healthy lifestyles for all residents.”

Commissioner Steve Tanelli, parks liaison, added, “In accordance with the 2019 Bergen County Parks Master Plan, we continue to upgrade and improve

our parks facilities, including new opportunities for recreation. We are committed to ensuring that Bergen County residents have access to open space and opportunities for outdoor recreation, especially as interest in pickleball continues to grow.”

The completion of the Wood Dale County Park sport courts is part of a larger initiative to upgrade amenities across the Bergen County Parks System as outlined in Tedescoʼs 2023 State of the County Address.

In short order, sport court

upgrades will begin at Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington and the Rochelle Park section of Saddle River County Park. Both park upgrades will include the resurfacing basketball and tennis courts as well as the installation of pickleball. These renovations will be followed by further sport court renovations at Van Saun County Park, Pascack Brook County Park, and the Dunkerhook and Glen Rock sections of Saddle River County Park.

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Department of Public Works is seeking a responsible individual to man our recycling center and assist residents with their recycling drop off.

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performing day-to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying and recording accounts payable data. Preparing invoices to be processed for payment, reconciling and analyzing our accounts payable system: purchasing, prepare periodic reports on a monthly basis. Accounts payable, including end of year requirements; purchase requisitions and purchase orders; bill lists; payment and check processing; revenue and expenditure/budget reports. As well as additional, various duties and functions as assigned by the CMFO or Administrator. Salary DOQ. EOE. The Borough reserves the right to interview and hire while this advertisement is active. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter that must include salary requirements to the Borough Clerk, Denise Kohan at dkohan@hillsdalenj.org.

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Community members play the first game of pickleball on Wood Dale County Park’s new pickleball courts. Bergen County photo