Pascack Press 8.7.23

Eyes on the prize

CAVOS 3/4 TRAVEL SOFTBALL TWOFERS CAVOS 3/4 TRAVEL SOFTBALL TWOFERS

Revels in title vs. hard-charging Wash. Township

WCL’ S A LEX

B RODSKY FOLLOWS

HOOP DREAMS ABROAD

Dwight-Englewood standout, last playing in Luxembourg, risks it all to rise above

HOMETOWN HEROES FROM HILLSDALE, MONTVALE, RIVER VALE, PARK RIDGE, WESTWOOD

Oradellʼs late Army Sgt. David Solinas honored as well in 5th District roster

U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer honored local life-saving first responders, veterans, volunteers, community leaders, and residents during his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony, Tuesday, July 25 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center Gottheimer (D-5) honored more than 25 residents as Fifth District Hometown Heroes — a resounding 10 representing the Pascack Valley to acknowledge their dedication to helping improve the lives of their neigh-

See HOMETOWN on page 28

CONGRATULATIONSTO

the Emerson 3/4 travel softball team, ending its season on Friday, July 28 at Memorial Field with the championship win over rival Washington Township Cardinals, 4–2.

The win was a repeat of last yearʼs championship, and a second straight undefeated season for Emerson in the 3/4 division in the Kinderkamack Softball League.

Emerson finished the regular season at 10-0, having given up 23 runs and scoring 113.

The Cavos dominated all regular season, as did Washington Township (9-1). The teams met early in the regular season with Emerson winning, 2-1, in a thrilling game. Both teams had to know their paths would cross again in the championship.

Highlights, via Emerson head coach Mike Carcich on

SHOWER POWER

BY PATRICK BREEN SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS

July 30:

• Taylor Zeller was the biggest offensive threat for the Cavos all season, with 14 hits, a 0.636 average, with 21 runs scored, and 26 RBIs.

•Kylie Mulhern, Miranda Gray, Hailey Carcich, and Lexi Perez also had double-digit hits, runs scored, and RBIs for the lady Cavos.

Continued on page 22

From junior varsity role player to rising Euroleague star, Woodcliff Lake resident Alex Brodsky has devoted his life to basketball, and itʼs finally paying off. Averaging over 25 points and 9 rebounds per game, the 2017 graduate of Dwight-Englewood High School is playing professionally in Luxembourg as a part of the BBC Les Sangliers Wooltz professional team. With those statistics, Brodsky finished in the top 10 of average scoring for all Division-1 and Division-2 teams in Luxembourg last season. This success has See WCL on page 20

EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Westwood’s Kmart, last in New Jersey, to close in fall. PAGE 36

Bckintime...

The first week of August 1903, Park Ridge was the place to be in the Pascack Valley, for a week-long fair with music and games at St. Mary’s R.C. Church. Kristin Beuscher reports. PAGE 4

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

Brooklyn Behrens, 7, handily sinks the national Drive, Chip and Putt competition qualifier.

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WOODCLIFF LAKE

Championship 2023 travel 3/4 Cavos, front to back and left to right: Kylie Mulhern, Alexa Palko, Jackie Giella, Lila Manning, Hailey Carcich (missing Miranda Gray), Olivia Kim, Juliette Rose Connolly, Ife Awosanya, Lucia DeSalvo, Katie Tucker, Alexia Perez, Taylor Zeller, assistant coach Tom Mulhern, head coach Mike Carcich, and assistant coaches Jenn Palko and Aslan Perez (missing, assistant coach Jon Gray). Courtesy photo

RICHARD FRANT/FRANT VISUALS PHOTO

Segalas on his Hillsdale council run

To the editor:

THANKYOUTO the voters of Hillsdale who supported Michael Sheinfield, Meredith Kates, and me in the recent primary election.

When I served on Council several years ago I viewed the opportunity as a privilege. It placed me in a position of trust between myself and my neighbors, and the Borough employees in each department at every level.

I served the Borough diligently and professionally in everything I did. I applied my

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professional skills and impartiality to the best of my ability. I believe I was an e ffective member of Council because I did not f orget to apply common sense, good faith, and fair dealings in the process. I pursued and obtained what I believed to be the best available outcomes for our residents. In short, I maintained and honored the trust bestowed upon me by the residents of Hillsdale.

To hold elected office at any level is a privilege. To violate that trust by engaging in ill-tempered tirades, or name-calling, is a waste of the time of all professionals involved, and a violation of the

position one holds. The people of Hillsdale are entitled to much more than the infantile behavior that has taken place at Council meetings over the last several years.

When I served on Council, I focused on making the town a beter place for all of us. I championed enhancing public safety by supporting the Police Departmentʼs leadership in its quest to

hire qualified candidates. I supported our officer on loan program to the federal government, which has yielded hundreds of thousands of dollars in seized resources for the Borough.

I supported reasonable spending on programs that benefit our taxpayers — from our senior transportation to our recreational programs.

I am a firm believer in being

NOTE: Letter submission deadline is 11 a.m. Wednesday for the following Monday’s paper. Publication not guaranteed. Subject to editing. Email topascackpress@thepressgroup.net.

fiscally responsible, but not to the point of ignoring our infrastructure and needs. I believe it is necessary to spend at times in addition to being fiscally conservative.

I was successful in the effort to encourage Waste Management to discontinue transporting tons of waste and pollution through our town (years atier the prior administration failed to negotiate any financial benefit to the Borough).

I always supported obtaining grant money whenever possible. This position benefited our parks and roads. I was able to build consensus without publicly shaming my fellow elected colleagues. I built consensus (especially in my capacity as a negotiator on many of our union contracts) and did not allow my ego to get in the way of voting responsibly or behaving politely, even when I did not succeed in a vote. And my voting record proves this.

I was and remain a proponent for progressive, forwarding-looking efforts to improve our town, not just the industrial area, but the areas that are used daily by our children and our families. I am humbled to be running with a slate of amply qualified candidates who each understand the value of serving and doing so with conviction as well as humility I welcome the opportunity to serve again as a Council member, and to move Hillsdale back on track.

Steven M. Segalas Hillsdale

High ground for vacation 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) 6644200 so they can note your license plate, should you want to take advantage of this offer

HPD says public will get to see its new firearms training sim

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

HILLSDALE

The police department in July acquired a firearms training simulator that provides “holistic and immersive” scenarios for officers to hone their skills and obtain at least half of their annual “active shooter” training in the borough.

Capt. Sean Smith told Pascack Press that the department landed its MILO 5 Pro firearms training simulator with proceeds from seizure forfeiture funds reimbursed to the department, at no cost to taxpayers.

“The skyʼs the limit with this in terms of scenarios for training,” Smith said. “We want to let the community know what weʼre doing with this. This should really comfort the community and weʼre doing this training right here at home. Itʼs very, very cool.”

He said the simulator is programmed with approximately 1,000 scenarios that a police officer might encounter on patrol. A typical scenario might include a traffic stop, with an armed individual, and the officer seeing an apparent gun on the passenger side.

Scenarios also highlight “the signs and symptoms of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and cognitive deficits,” promotional materials say.

Smith said the scenarios can be customized with “local” venues, including at area schools. Police have already recorded video at Pascack Valley High School for training.

How the officer responds and whether he or she uses lethal force, and whether the item is a gun or not all play into a variety of scenarios. Smith said many of the scenarios deal with situations that involve police de-escalation techniques, where de-escalation is possible.

MILO materials online, listed as media and community talking points, say, “Almost every scenario with armed engagements includes a ʻcomplianceʼfor successful de-escalation. In the MILO system, an ʻOK officer, Iʼll go with youʼresponse is an exam-

HILLSDALE

Coffeehouse Series: Carole King Aug. 12

Hillsdale Free Public Library invites you to Coffeehouse Series

Presents: One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute, Saturday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. Join Gerard and Diane at the library as they salute the legendary singer/songwriter Carole King. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

The Hillsdale Free Public Library has a robust calendar of events for all ages. See the calendar at hfpl.org/calendar.

ple of a win.”

And they say, “The MILO product line is developed on research, not trends. A doctor of educational technology is part of the full-time staff, partnering with neuroscientists and behavioral experts to continually research and assess implementation. The team further includes former law enforcement officers, military officers and NCOʼs, and a wide range of technical staff to round out the advisory process.

As well, the materials say,

“MILO recognizes a holistic approach to training by offering technological methods to engage the parasympathetic nervous system. This ensures the officer doesnʼt return to duty after intense training sessions without a nervous system ʻrecalibration.ʼIt also means a healthier, more resilient officer.”

Smith said the asset simulates firearms comparable to those in service in the borough, including their recoil, and allows officers to train for split-second reactions.

Police Chief Robert Francaviglia told Pascack Press that officers will train on the simulator monthly. He noted it allows for officers to encounter compliant and noncompliant subjects while on patrol and how to prepare for such encounters.

He noted scenarios often call for de-escalation techniques and non-lethal force methods, such as communication, Mace, tasers, flashlights, and batons.

Smith said that having the firearms simulator will save travel time to the county police academy for training and provide a resource for officers not previously available. He said officers can fulfill eight of the 16 mandatory “active shooter” training required annually by using the firearms training simulator in Hillsdale.

“Itʼs a real privilege for a small police department to have a training scenario like this. Itʼs a very realistic tool,” said Smith. He

added that the simulator adds a lot of safety to firearms training.

He said recently town administrator Michael Ghassali, who also is Montvaleʼs mayor, had a chance to use the simulator and liked it.

He said once officers receive

Summer sidewalk sale and specials

Aug. 11, 12

Celebrate Westwood's BIZhub committee welcomes residents and visitors to Shop the Hub on Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12.

Retailers, service providers, and restaurants will be offering limited time sales and specials, offering in-store promotions and pop-ups, and displaying their goods on the sidewalks. Streets will not be closed for the Sidewalk Sale and metered parking will remain available along borough streets and lots.

Celebrate Westwood created Shop the Hub days in spring 2020 as a way to create the spirit of a sidewalk sale in which many businesses participate toward a common goal, without needing to close the streets.

Participants will include Luxe XII Lifestyles, Beyond the Barre, Ludovica, Ginger ʻNʼ Cream (all four locations), Urbann Touch, Westwood Candy Company, Market House, Branch é Multi Shop / Vibe Twelve, Mount Everest Ski Shop, and the Gem Mine amongst others.

For a map of participating locations and more information about BIZhub see celebratewestwood.org Times and offerings vary by location.

training on it, there can be other uses for it, such as generating revenue or shared-service arrangements with nearby police departments.

Francaviglia said that the department hopes to host an event to allow residents to view the training tool, and plans to offer local officials an opportunity to experience it. This will demonstrate the variety of situations officers may face during a routine day.

“The bottom line is that itʼs a lot more than a great tool for the officers,” said Francaviglia, noting its potential uses for community relations and public education.

The simulator companyʼs website notes, “Every officer is expected to walk into an emer-

gency and make the right call. But a high-stress environment naturally constricts our perspective and limits our ability to reason beyond the moment. Immersive, emotionally vivid MILO simulations prepare officers to identify, process, and comprehend information about how to respond to any situation, whether it requires the use of their firearm or not.”

It adds, “But the focus isnʼt just on shooting skills because force wonʼt always be the right choice. Instead, MILO offers scenario-based police training that requires the trainee to choose the appropriate tactic, whether or not that requires the use of a weapon.”

Bckintime... Bckintime...

Bergen County Historical Society has announced a fundraising gala to support the building of a new 3,750-squarefoot history museum at the 13acre historic New Bridge Landing site in River Edge. Architect’s rendering.

‘Raise the Roof ’ gala Oct. 19 drives new museum on county history

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We love our Pascack Historical Society and its John C. Storms Museum and Ellen Berdais Hall, at 19 Ridge Road in Park Ridge.

Naturally, weʼre also quite fond of the Bergen County Historical Society, which has announced a fundraising gala to support the building of a new 3,750-square-foot history museum at the 13-acre historic New Bridge Landing site in River Edge.

The event is set for Thursday, Oct. 19 at Sanzariʼs New Bridge Inn in New Milford. All proceeds raised will go toward the transformational

See RAISE on page 34

The party’s at St. Mary’s

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS PARK RIDGE

THE FIRST WEEK of August 1903, Park Ridge was the place to be in the Pascack Valley. Folks from all over flocked to the little town, then home to just 900 people, for a week-long fair with music and games. The event was a fund-raiser for a place that will be unfamiliar to most of todayʼs Park Ridgers: St. Maryʼs Church.

The cozy little church at the end of Hawthorne Avenue is now long gone, but back in 1903 it was just getting started.

St. Maryʼs was founded in 1901 as a

Westwood Public Library Director

Martha Urbiel in an informational video for Literacy

Volunteers of Pascack Valley Libraries are open for in-person tutoring of English as a Second Language. Tutor training workshops are offered for free. The next session is in September.

mission church of St. Andrewʼs in Westwood. Early on, the parish included the towns of Harrington Park, Montvale, Old Tappan, Park Ridge, River Vale and Woodcliff Lake.

For two years the founders of St. Maryʼs held various fund-raisers with the goal of building a church. October 1902 brought a card game and Halloween dance at Foresters Hall on Kinderkamack Road, then another dance on the eve of Thanksgiving. The biggest effort, however, was the week-long fair in August 1903.

Carnivals and fairs still bring big crowds in the Pascack Valley today, but 120 years ago they were even more important. This was a time before movies, before television, and

even before homes had radios. Phonographs were around, but they were expensive, and so were the records they played. A fair such as the one in Park Ridge would draw people from all over, even at that time before automobiles. They would come by foot, by bicycle, and by horse and wagon for a day of entertainment.

The fair opened with a ball on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 1, 1903. Music was furnished by the Franco-Neapolitan Quintet of Paris, which had been brought to America by the famed Delmonicoʼs restaurant in New York. Just how they became

See PARTY on page 13

You can volunteer to teach ESL

Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale, Park Ridge, and Westwood residents among those taking workshops

Make a difference — volunteer to teach English as a Second Language. Since 1982, Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley has been training volunteers to teach English to adults in their community. This online workshop is run by certified trainers and the program is an accredited member of Proliteracy Upon completion of the workshop, LVPV will match each volunteer with an appropriate student. This workshop is open to residents of Allendale, Cresskill, Dumont, Emerson, Franklin Lakes, Hillsdale, Lodi, Montvale, Paramus,

Park Ridge, Ramsey, River Vale, Teaneck, and Westwood. Tutoring is remote or in person, depending on your preference.

LVPV is pleased to announce the next online four-session Tutor Training Workshop runs Sept. 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Volunteers must be 18 or older.

To register, write Marilyn Katz or Cheryl Chang at literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or visit literacyvolunteerspv.org/tutor-training-workshop-form.html.

An early 20th century view of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Hawthorne Avenue, Park Ridge.

Extra $6M bond likely needed for public safety complex

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

RIVERVALE

The Township Council on July 24 rejected two bids for a long-planned public safety complex, the bids landing approximately $5 million over what was anticipated. Officials hope to go out for bid again this month or in September.

Gennaro Rotella, the townshipʼs administrator and chief financial officer, said initial estimates for a new complex, which was approved nearly two years ago, were approximately $12.5 million for the building and $2.5 million in such soft costs as architectural design, engineering, and planning services.

However, the two bids recently received were from the Bennett Company Inc., at $15,580,000, and from the M&M Construction

company at $16,050,000.

Rotella said he would likely propose an additional $6 million in bonding for the new complex, possibly at an August or early fall mayor and council meeting.

Rotella told Pascack Press that he would re-estimate the bond funding for the complexʼs costs in light of recent bids, and said leaps in construction and material costs, project delays, and overall inflation had driven costs up and required more funds to complete the project.

“Weʼll go out to rebid when we have more funding in place. And weʼll do our best to make sure that everything is included that may have increased,” Rotella said.

He said the buildingʼs original cost estimate was from May 2021, noting “The costs of materials have in some cases gone up to 50% more” and that he would request cost updates from the

architect, project estimator, and information technology consultant.

Based on the projectʼs original estimate in October 2021, we reported the average township homeowner likely would see an approximate $185 annual property tax increase over 30 years due to the $13.3 million bonding necessary for a proposed one-story, 18,000-square-foot new Public

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Safety Complex planned for 3.25 acres at the corner of Rivervale Road and Prospect Avenue. No new estimates for future tax impacts were available at press time.

In late July 2022, we reported the township hired a construction management services consultant to oversee the facilityʼs construction, then anticipated to start in spring 2023.

The $378,000 contract to hire Epic Management Inc. of Piscataway included preconstruction services and a flat fee of $7,850 for construction management services, including an onsite trailer for $18,770 monthly. Construction was then estimated at 18–20 months.

We reached out to Mayor Mark Bromberg for comment for this story.

$10K grand prize in K of C raffle

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

Who’s jockeying for votes for regional, local school boards

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

PASCACKVALLEY

Most Pascack Valley regional and local school board elections are contested this Nov. 7, with 10 candidates vying for four seats on the Westwood Regional School District board, while Montvale and Woodcliff Lake have double the number of candidates vying for two open seats on each.

Across the Pascack Valleyʼs local and regional school boards, candidates filed petitions for the Nov. 7 school elections by the deadline, July 31 at 4 p.m., with many competitive races coming into focus throughout the valley.

Due to increasingly fractious and divisive school board meetings, generally over issues such as the state-mandated health and sex education curriculum, LGBTQ+ and Pride support, and parental

rights, some boards have become lightning rods for community battles over social, religious, and occasionally, educational issues.

On the two regional boards, Pascack Valley Regional High School District and the Westwood Regional School District, the Westwood district remains a highly contested district this November, while only one seat on the Pascack Valley Regional BOE is being challenged.

The PVRHS District had four vacancies, two from Hillsdale, one from Montvale and one from Woodcliff Lake. In uncontested races In Hillsdale, incumbents

Kristen Martin and Gini Varghese

RIVER VALEAMBULANCE CORPSGAINSTHREE

Three of the newest members of the River Vale Volunteer Ambulance Corps — James Greco, Natalie Weissman, and Jill Thompson — are enrolled in emergency medical technician courses this summer.

In the interim, they will ride as observers. Once certified as EMTs, they will spend several

months as probationary members practicing newly learned skills under the close supervision of their crew chiefs.

Greco and Weissman are high school students. Thompson is a retired executive assistant.

Interested in joining? Call (201) 446-7904 or email rvambcorps@rvvac.com.

filed for reelection, and in Montvale, incumbent Michael Weaver filed for reelection.

In Woodcliff Lake, one open PVRHS BOE seat is being contested by two newcomers, Stephanie Mong-Ping Huang, and Jennifer L. Levison.

The school board election for the Westwood Regional School District school board, a K-12 district which covers Westwood and Township of Washington, and recently a focal point of controversy over the state-mandated health and sex ed curriculum content, as well as a debate over a Pride flag display on school grounds, has a crowded field vying for four open seats.

Five candidates are running for two Township seats, three candidates are running for one Westwood seat, and two candidates are running for a one-year unexpired term for the Township.

The five Township candidates include incumbents James T. Parrino and Irene Fenarjian, challenged by newcomers Heather M. Perrin, Meghan Stamatopoulos, and Loni Azzolina.

The three Westwood candidates include newcomers Nicole Martin, John C. Boccellari, Jr., and Darren Deluca.

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON

Competing for the Townshipʼs unexpired one-year term are incumbent Stacey Price and Jorge E. Pertuz.

The Borough of Westwood and Township of Washington have the only combined regional, K-12 school district in the Valley.

Local BOE Races

In Emerson, three candidates have filed for two open seats. Competing are three newcomers: William Graulich V, running under the Experienced, Passionate, Reliable slogan and two bracketed running mates, Anthony Khiami and Amanda P. Riccardi.

In Hillsdale, three candidates have filed for two open seats, including incumbents Nicole Klas, current BOE president, and Christina Jennings. Challenging for a seat is Michael Kenduck.

Five candidates are competing for three open seats in Montvale, including incumbent Amaka A. Auer, running under the slogan Veteran, Nurse,Mother

Also competing are newcomers John F. Carvelli, under a Children, Community, Civics banner; Rachel S. Baskin, under a Committed to Excellence slogan; and Dominic L. Disalvo, under Putting Students First. Also running is can-

didate Zaheera Khan.

In Park Ridge, four candidates are competing for three open seats, including incumbent Natalie Agoos. Also challenging: Rachel Browne, Taylor Keenan, and Robert A. Fisher. Fisherʼs slogan: Incumbent Board President

Four candidates are running for three seats in River Vale, with three incumbents vying for reelection. Incumbents include Steven Rosini, Patrice Pintarelli, and Jamie Assor. Assorʼs slogan: Approachable, Compassionate, Educator. Challenging is Glenn Pagano.

In Woodcliff Lake, four candidates have filed for two open seats, including incumbents Lysbeth Espinosa and Kristin Saks. Challengers include Alison Stein-Jakter and Elizabeth M. Sagat.

Add your voice

We are following mayor, council, and school board elections throughout the fall leading up to the Nov. 7 General Election. Join the conversation! Email brief, respectful, signed letters to the editor to pascackpress@thepressgroup.net Letters of attack or partisan talking points are less likely to make it to print than informed letters of criticism, concern, or endorsement.

Murphy lends voice to NCJW honors

Gov. Phil Murphy and Sheila Katz, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women, attended NCJW Bergen County Sectionʼs Centennial Installation and Awards Champagne Luncheon on June 15 at Seasons in the Township of Washington.

Both thanked the women of NCJW for the impact they make on women, children and families in the community.

Murphy pointed out that for 100 years NCJW has embodied the Jewish teaching of tikkun olam — the collective responsibility to make the world a better place.

Special guests included retired New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D37, 2005–2022), chair of NCJWʼs Centennial Celebration and a longtime member of the organization, and Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur.

The luncheon honored NCJWʼs six Women of the Century: Ann Levenstein, Bea Podorefsky, Marcia Levy, Ina Miller Silverstein, Nita Gottesman, and

Ruth Cowan. Sheila Katz installed the organizationʼs officers for 2023–24.

— Hillary Viders

NCJW director Sheila Katz, first row center in blue, with NCJW’s six Women of the Century and NCJWBCS board members, June 15 at Seasons. Hillary Viders photos.

Gov. Phil Murphy at the National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section’s Centennial Installation and Awards Champagne Luncheon on June 15 with the Bergen County Section’sWomen of the Century and with Sen. Loretta Weinberg, Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur, Elaine Meyerson, and NCJW director Sheila Katz.

New WTPD designs could delay DPW headquarters project

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON

A final design and bid specifications for the proposed $5 million DPW facility may be delayed while the townshipʼs consulting architect comes up with options for a new, on-site police department expansion at the Town Hall.

Township officials are expecting to evaluate additional design options this fall for improving and expanding the police department on-site after directing their consulting architect to come back with more designs to reconfigure space in Town Hall and possibly expand the buildingʼs footprint.

Administrator Mark DiCarlo said bid specs for the new DPW complex, however, will not likely be issued until a final design decision is made on what to do to improve the police department.

DiCarlo previously said bid specs for a new DPW facility would likely be issued this summer. However, he said that was unlikely due to a July meeting where three options for an improved police department were presented and the council awaits additional design options.

DiCarlo told Pascack Press that based on architect Arcari Iovinoʼs July 10 council presentation to upgrade the police department, he said the options “will unintentionally hold up the (DPW) bid process until (an) ultimate decision is made. I am unsure of the timeline. We want to properly evaluate each option.”

During the meeting, officials told the architect to return with design options for upgrading the police department facilities on-site at Town Hall by reconfiguring the

existing space and possibly offering creative options to be considered.

“The more options we have the better,” Council President Desserie Morgan told Iovino at the July 10 meeting. She said she wanted design options “for reconfiguring space within Town Hall” for the required police department sallyport, prisoner processing area, and police office use.

Other council members agreed, including Tom Sears, who noted that the council wanted onsite options for the police department, and had not indicated interest in a combined PD-DPW, or an offsite police department option.

Iovino said he offered these as options while investigating what might be possible, and that he had put the proposed DPW designs on hold after he was instructed to look at possible police department improvements.

Sears said the council was interested in using the existing Town Hall and municipal property for the department.

Architect Anthony Iovino presented options that included expanding the current Town Hall building and interior upgrades, adding approximately 16–18 feet beyond the current property line, for about $1.5 million.

He said this would also require purchasing some adjacent property, which he said was included in the estimate.

Another option was combining the new DPW facility to be built on the former DPW footprint and expanding the footprint for ground floor police prisoner handling (sally port) facilities, jail cells, and prisoner processing, plus second floor police office space.

He estimated the combined PD-DPW option at $8.5 million. The DPW offices would move to the former Police Department office space.

Iovino said this would require a larger footprint than the currently approved DPW garage, which was originally estimated at $4.85 million. The proposal to move forward on DPW designs was approved by Council 5-0 at its Dec. 5, 2022 meeting.

Iovino said the goal was to put the police department in compliance with current Department of Corrections guidelines for prisoner handling, jail space, public safety, and ADA requirements.

Last December, Iovino said that the proposed two-story DPW structure would maximize the surface area for parking, and include 6,000 square feet on the first floor and 4,000 square feet on the second floor.

He said the second floor provides storage, as well as meeting and locker rooms, and includes ADA-compatible access.

He said access to the second floor is via two staircases at either end of the building, which is also for fire safety, and includes an elevator.

Iovino also confirmed the list of vehicles that the DPW needed to fit inside the building. He said the plan shows the space around each vehicle to allow for movement.

He said the first floor includes a bathroom, elevator equipment, utilities space, storage space, and laundry area. He said lockers and showers for men/women were on the second floor.

Earlier this year, council approved a $117,000 proposal

from Lisko Environmental Services for continued soil and groundwater monitoring at the former DPW facility grounds. The monitoring is required as part of the ongoing state DEP-regulated cleanup of contaminated gasoline and diesel contamination on site.

The proposal, approved Feb.

21, outlines 12 monitoring steps to be completed including groundwater sampling, soil borings, soil modeling, and a soil remedial action permit. (See “DMF site toxin monitoring continues; $117K contract OKʼd.” Michael Olohan, March 6, 2023, Pascack Press.)

Flexible summer sports camps in August

Good news, parents! Park Ridge Recreation has partnered with TGA to offer full- day and

half-day Summer Sports Camps the weeks of Aug. 7 and 14. Camps takes place at Davies Memorial Field behind Park Ridge Borough Hall, 53 Park Ave in Park Ridge.

Certified TGA coaches put together a sports-focused, funfilled week of activities. Campers age 5–12 will stay active and engaged while learning and playing various sports, including golf, tennis, lacrosse, Ultimate frisbee, volleyball, and flag football.

Sign up at playtga.com/bergencounty

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).

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.

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.

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

Westwood Recreation programs and forms are listed at westw o odnj.gov/recreation.

Registration for fall programs will begin Sept. 5 for residents and Sept. 11 for non-residents.

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,

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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.

80 Exhibitors on Tree Shaded Front Lawn

Chain Saw Animals, Folk Art, Turned Wood Bowls & Pens, Jeweled Utensils, Pottery, Art, Totes, Welcome & Flag Signs, Framed Dried Flowers, Photography, Ceramics, Pillows, Totes, Soaps, Candles, Apparel, Jewelry, Fiber & Much More. Food, Drinks & Kettle Korn Will Be Available

Sponsored by The Friends of the Hermitage

HILLSDALE

Pizzella drops bid for mayor; Republicans put up DeRosa

Former councilman and council president Frank Pizzella is out and incumbent council president Anthony DeRosa is in — that is, in the race for mayor.

According to Hillsdale Republican County Committee chairman James M. Domville in a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 2, Pizzella — who won the Republican primary in June — “made the difficult decision not to run for mayor due to personal family reasons. We respect Mr. Pizzellaʼs decision and extend our heartfelt understanding, support and thanks to him and his family.”

He said, “While this news is unexpected, we are pleased to announce that current Hillsdale Borough Council President Anthony DeRosa has been selected to run for mayor. Anthony has lived in Hillsdale for over 40 years and has been an exceptional public servant, dedicated to serving the Borough of Hillsdale for the past decade.”

Pizzella secured the Republican nod alongside his running mates, John Ruocco and Clemente Osso. He served Hillsdale on council starting 2010, and completed his last term Dec. 31, 2022.

Democrat Michael Sheinfield and his running mates, Steven Segalas andMeredith Kates, are aiming for the gavel and council seats, respectively.

Domville touted DeRosaʼs

“extensive experience and accomplishments [as] invaluable to the community in various capacities, including as liaison to the local and regional boards of education, Recreation Commission, Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service, DPW and police.”

As well, said Domville, “In his roles, Mr. DeRosa has demonstrated an exceptional ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring that the interests of our residents are well-represented and that initiatives aimed at improving public safety, education, recreation, sports and infrastructure have been successfully implemented. His track record of fostering meaningful partnerships and driving positive change is a testament to his capabilities as a leader.”

Prior to serving on council, DeRosa coached recreation and travel sports teams, served on the Hillsdale Baseball & Softball Association board, and volunteered for the Navigators Sports League (for children and young adults with special needs), said

Domville.

DeRosa also is a member of the Sons of the American Legion here in town.

Domville had more to say in this spirit, and referred readers to the campaign Facebook page Our Hillsdale for information as the campaign moves forward.

Frank

Pizzella, public servant

We reached out to Pizzella for comment but did not immediately hear back. He sent a letter to the editor in mid-July that said, “I would like to thank Hillsdale residents for their support in the Primary Election. We have much work to do before the General Election. Together we will spread our message and galvanize the support we need to be successful in November 2023.”

In his coverage of Pizzellaʼs council send-off, Pascack Pressʼs Michael Olohan noted that Pizzella did not run for council reelection. Incumbent Republican Janetta Trochimiuk and Republican newcomer Justin P. Fox ran unopposed for two council seats.

Olohan reported, “Several council members and Mayor John Ruocco noted that it was Pizzellaʼs persistence that eliminated the transfer station and improved local quality of life.

“Now, thanks much to Pizzellaʼs efforts, a 255-unit, multifamily rental apartment complex, and a proposed free community center and outdoor plaza, are being planned,” he said.

Olohan quoted Ruocco: “Without Councilman Pizzellaʼs dedication for redevelopment, the redevelopment agreement that was signed with Claremont March (CP Hillsdale LLC) earlier this year to develop the Patterson Street industrial area would not have taken place.”

Ruocco then noted the contributions that Pizzella made over nine years on the council to effect redevelopment to Patterson Street and the borough downtown.

Councilwoman Abby Lundy said Pizzella “served the town

with passion and you put your heart and soul into it.” She said he had “charged ahead” on the redevelopment “and led the town on a path that will benefit the town and residents for years to come.”

She noted Pizzella used to joke around and call her his “seedling” and as a parting gift she offered him a pack of ForgetMe-Not seeds. “So I will not forget you. I will not forget what you did for the town. I wish you the best of luck on your next chapter.”

DeRosa said of Pizzella then that “The mere mention of his name conjures a host of reactions and emotions.” He said “No one can compare to Frank Pizzella, no one comes close to him. Heʼs one of a kind.”

He added that Pizzellaʼs contribution to the redevelopment of Hillsdale was “a lasting benefit to the community.”

John Snyder

DEROSA PIZZELLA

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, trailblazer and ‘Jersey girl,’ 71

BY JOHNSNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

TRENTON

Condolences are pouring in amid the news that New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has died after she was admitted to the hospital this week for an undisclosed medical issue.

Her family announced Tuesday, Aug. 1: “It is with incredible sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey. She was not only a distinguished public servant but also our cherished daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and hero.”

They said, “As we come to terms with this profound loss, we kindly request that you respect the privacy of the Oliver family during this difficult time as they grieve their beloved Sheila” and “Sheila Y. Oliver leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and inspiration. We will remember her commitment to the people of New Jersey and her tireless efforts to uplift the

community.”

Oliver, 71, was acting as governor in Gov. Phil Murphyʼs stead while he vacations this week in Italy, scheduled to return Aug. 13. State Senate President Steve Scu-

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tari (D) became acting governor Monday morning.

Murphy said in a statement on social media, “Tammy and I, and our children, are incredibly saddened and distraught to learn of the passing of our dear friend, colleague, and partner in government, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver.

“When I selected her to be my running mate in 2017, Lieutenant Governor Oliver was already a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She had already made history as the first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the General Assembly, and just the second Black woman in the nationʼs history to lead a house of a state legislature. I knew then that her decades of public service made her the ideal partner for me to lead the State of New Jersey. It was the best decision I ever made.

“In the five and a half years that we served together in office, in addition to her responsibilities as Lieutenant Governor, Sheila led the Department of Community Affairs, handling some of the most challenging issues facing our State, including the revitalization of our cities, affordable housing obligations, and homelessness prevention. As someone who was born and raised in Newark, and who has called East Orange home for more than 40 years, Sheila did not view these issues in the abstract because

she lived with them every day of her life. She brought a unique and invaluable perspective to our public policy discourse and served as an inspiration to millions of women and girls everywhere, especially young women of color.

“Beyond all of that, she was an incredibly genuine and kind person whose friendship and partnership will be irreplaceable. We ask that you all keep the Oliver family and all those who knew and loved her in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

Oliver and Murphy won reelection to second terms in 2021. Oliver served as Assembly speaker for four years beginning in 2010.

Oliver was receiving care at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, said Mahen Gunaratna, the governorʼs communications director, in a statement Monday. Officials declined to provide further details on Oliverʼs condition at the time.

Her state bio says she was a self-described “Jersey Girl,” born and raised in an ethnically diverse Newark neighborhood.

“Lieutenant Governor Oliver was inspired as a young girl to be a fighter for the voiceless when her eyes were opened to societal injustices and inequities around her, often citing ʻA Tale of Two Citiesʼas her youth awakening.

She has since pioneered a successful career in public service advocating for social justice, womenʼs equality, and education, ultimately becoming the first woman of color to serve in a statewide elected office in New Jersey history,” the bio says.

After giving much on her public accomplishments, the bio ends on a warm personal note: “She is a proud 40-plus-year resident of East Orange where she treasures her time with her 95year-old mother, who has always encouraged her to be a critical thinker while fostering her passion for helping people through effective public policy.”

Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III added his own statement on Oliverʼs passing:

“It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of the Honorable Sheila Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey. Lt. Governor Oliver was the type of type of leader who puts the needs of the people above all else. A trailblazer for social justice, education, and womenʼs equality, her legacy will live on through the countless lives that she inspired and changed. On behalf of the County of Bergen, I extend my deepest condolences to the Lt. Governorʼs family and her loved ones.”

Lt.Gov.Sheila Oliver. Her family said on Tuesday,Aug.1,in part,“She was not only a distinguished public servant but also our cherished daughter,sister,aunt,friend,and hero.” Office of the Lieutanant Governor.

The Contemporaries, in bloom, back ‘Wheels,’ Westwood Cares

The Contemporaries of the Womanʼs Club of Westwood hosted its first garden party on Wednesday, July 26 at the home of one of its members in celebration of the season and in honor of its 2023 beneficiaries Meals on Wheels of North Jersey and Westwood Cares.

In addition to members of the Womanʼs Club who came with donations for the ongoing Westwood Cares school supply drive, guests of honor Jeanne Martin, executive director of Meals on Wheels of North Jersey (mealsonwheelsnorthjersey org), and Councilwoman Erin Collins, trustee of Westwood Cares, were in attendance.

Martin and Collins accepted a total of $575 for their organizations, presented by chairwomen Nicole Dragona, Lauren Letizia, and Jennifer Sirchio.

A $500 donation was presented to Martin for Meals on Wheels North Jersey, which has been serving senior neighbors for more than 50 years and relies heavily on donations and grants to make ends meet. Approximately 20% of its clients are not able to contribute anything toward the cost of their meals, according to Martin, and that does not account for operational overhead.

Funds were raised in March during the Contemporariesʼfirst progressive dinner, at which members had the opportunity to dine locally and mingle with new friends.

Collins, who is also a member of the Contemporaries, was presented with a $75 donation for Westwood Cares. Funds were raised through T-shirt sales in collaboration with local womanowned business Jill Petit Designs.

Since 2002, Westwood Cares has been helping neighbors who

find themselves in a difficult personal or financial crisis with immediate needs to make ends meet, pay utility bills, or make rent in a particular month. The program is run in coordination with the Borough of Westwoodʼs Local Assistance director, Kathie Elgert, and is known for hosting annual Thanksgiving basket fundraisers, the Christmas “Giving Tree,” and its current school supply drive.

For more information, call the Westwood Social Services and Food Pantry at (201) 664-7100 ext. 110.

Since the formation of the Contemporaries six months ago, the committee has spearheaded several new initiatives focused on supporting local businesses and local non-profit organizations.

The committee says it looks forward to strengthening their relationships with these and other organizations in the coming months in fulfillment of its mission to bring together a diverse group of women in an inclusive environment who, through fellowship, volunteerism, and leadership, engage in hyper-local philanthropy to serve the greater Westwood community.

The Contemporaries of t he Woman’s Club of Westwood are radiant at their first garden party, July 26. Donations were raised for 2023 beneficiaries Meals on Wheels of North Jersey a nd Westwood Cares. Courtesy photo.

For more information write w estwoodcontemporaries@gmail .com For events and opportunities follow instagram.com/westwoodcontemporaries.

Montvale police promote four standouts

Four Montvale police officers were promoted — two to lieutenant and two to sergeant — at the July 25 Borough Council meeting to the applause of friends, family and fellow officers.

Police Chief Douglas McDowell said Det. Sgt. Andrew Fedick and Sgt. Kash Cruise were both promoted to lieutenant.

Fedickʼs hiring date was Jan. 4, 2011. He started in patrol, and was assigned to the Detective Bureau approximately 6 1⁄ 2 years ago. He has been lead detective in numerous cases with an extremely high close rate, said McDowell.

Cruiseʼs hiring date was Jan. 19, 2004. He started in patrol and was assigned to Pascack Hills High School as their first school resource officer for two years.

He was also assigned to the Detective Bureau for three years. He was then moved back to patrol as a sergeant. Cruise is a past PBA president and delegate.

McDowell said Detective

Eric Robalino and Officer Herminio Amado were both promoted to sergeant.

Robalinoʼs hiring date was July 9, 2013. He started in patrol

and was assigned to the detective bureau on Jan. 1, 2020. He heads up several crime reporting requirements and has a lead role in the MPD accreditation process. He is the longtime PBA treasurer.

Amadoʼs hiring date was Jan. 10, 2012. He has been in patrol his whole career and was one of the departmentʼs first drug recognition experts (DREs). Amado is in charge of the firearms investigation unit. He is a past PBA president and current PBA delegate.

“It is our honor to congratulate newly promoted Lt. Andrew Fedick, Lt. Kash Cruise, Sgt. Eric Robalino, and Sgt. Herminio Amado,” the department posted.

“These four leaders were promoted in a ceremony witnessed by family and friends. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate their advancement. We are very excited to watch them thrive in their new positions, and share their skills in the betterment of our growing Montvale community,” said the department.

Michael Olohan

The Montvale Police Department said July 25, “It is our honor to congratulate newly promoted Lt. Andrew Fedick, Lt. Kash Cruise, Sgt. Eric Robalino, and Sgt. Herminio Amado.”

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involved with Park Ridge is a detail lost to history.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, brought more music, this time from the house orchestra from the Metropole Hotel of Hackensack. The proprietor of the Metropole was Mr. Joseph Tucoulat, a former resident of Park Ridge. This was Mr. Tucoulatʼs second time helping out St. Maryʼs. Months earlier he raffled off an Edison phonograph, netting $30 for the building fund.

Wednesday evening brought childrenʼs entertainment, followed by another ball on Friday. Various contests and competitions boosted interest throughout the week.

The Westwood juniors baseball team “went on a lark” to attend the Park Ridge fair on Aug. 1 and spent all their money, “which was about $2.50,” according to one local news brief. It added, “The team is now broke.”

“Several of the young people spent Saturday evening very pleasantly at the Park Ridge fair,” read another report out of Etna (Emerson).

All of this fund-raising was a

success: the building committee gathered the $4,000 necessary to build the church. Thatʼs about $140,000 in todayʼs money.

The dedication of St. Maryʼs Church took place in November 1903 and was another big event in the little town. Catholics and nonCatholics alike were invited. Rt. Rev. Bishop OʼConnor of Newark presided over the dedication. A large delegation from Holy Trinity R.C. Church of Hackensack took the train up to Park Ridge, including Father Joseph J. Cunneely, who conducted the high mass. Joining him was Professor Henry Klaas, organist and choir director, and all the members of the Holy Trinity Church choir.

Population growth in the first half of the 20th century eventually rendered St. Maryʼs too small to house the congregation, which had reached 400 families by 1950. In 1960 the construction of a new church began at the corner of Pascack Road and Fremont Avenue. This was to become Our Lady of Mercy. Its doors opened on Christmas Eve in 1961.

St. Maryʼs Church was demolished in 1968 to make way for a housing development.

Kristin Beuscher is president of Pascack Historical Society

Ice Cream With a Cop Aug. 10

on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Treats provided by Conradʼs and Uncle Louie G.

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We grabbed our sunblock, sunglasses and enjoyed some refreshing sherbet while listening to live entertainment of beach and surfer tunes at our Island Beach Party!!!

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Doves delight in reader’s Italian micro-mosaic plaque

Greetings from Old Tappan! I am an avid reader of your column — so much so that I drive to Park Ridge to pick up the paper to read it.

You recently did an informative appraisal relative to an inlaid stone box that is called pietra dura. At least that is how you identified it. We have a family heirloom wall hanging that we were always told was pietra dura. Itʼs a scene of pigeons drinking water. Since reading your article and comparing the pictures of the appraised item in the article, now Iʼm not so sure. Perhaps there are different types of pietra dura? Please enlighten us!

— Brian F

Hello, Brian!

Thank you for your efforts to obtain this newspaper and read my article each week. I am humbled.

What you possess is not pietra dura decorated. You possess a beautiful 19th century Italian micromosaic plaque depicting a central image of four doves — not pigeons — known as the Capitoline Doves or the Doves of Pliny. Each is seated upon the edge of a two-handled gold basin of water, that rests above

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a square plinth base, all against a black slate background.

When I use the term micro mosaic Iʼm describing mosaics made of tiny pieces of glass. Some micro-mosaics contain thousands of pieces per square inch. Some of inferior quality reveal visible small spaces between the pieces. This is known as tesserae, which obviously gives the image less definition. This is the reason each micromosaic plaque must be carefully examined individually.

I am delighted to inform you that your micro mosaic plaque does not suffer from inferior workmanship. In fact, your plaque is among the best Iʼve encountered. Very high quality design and a tight realistic image.

Another positive point:Yours appears to be mounted in the original carved acanthus gilt decorated wooden frame. Collectors want everything original. This will add to its value. Both the plaque and the frame appear to have remained in excellent condition, no damage noted on either.

A reader learns he has something special:a beautiful 19th century Italian micro-mosaic plaque depicting the Capitoline Doves,or the Doves of Pliny.

It is my opinion that a replacement value for this antique micro mosaic plaque is $3,000.

A brief explanation of the Capitoline Doves :The image of these particular doves originated from a Roman floor decoration dis-

covered in the 18th century in the town of Tivoli.

This in turn was believed to be a rendering of a lost ancient Greek mosaic at Pergamon. I did some research and found this image is actually described by the Greek his-

T he Doves of Pliny appear frequently as the subject of micromosaics.The original is described by P liny the Elder in his “Natural History,”completed in 77AD. —Victoria and Albert Museum

torian Pliny in his “Natural History” that was believed to have been completed around 75 AD.

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Register for Teen LEADS

Do you have a teen who is interested in building their leadership skills? Bergen Volunteers Teen LEADS Summer Intensive builds self-confidence, teaches leadership skills, and promotes

community and civic awareness and engagement. Topics include team building, communications, public speaking, time management, and more.

Sessions run Aug. 7–10 and

14–17, Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up for one or both, $195/session. 64 Passaic St. Hackensack. Write Rhonda at rclarke@bergenvolunteers.org or call (201) 489-5176.

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SUMMERCLASS, SPECIALTYCAMPREGISTRATIONOPEN

Itʼs time to make summer activity plans with the Westwood Recreation Department. Residents and neighbors can take part in tennis clinics and soccer squirts in July and specialty camps in August by registering via Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/westwood

On the class schedule for Summer: Soccer Squirts where toddlers/preschoolers will learn the fundamental skills of soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending; tennis for kids in grades K-8 with certified USTA instructors who teach basic tennis techniques in a fun and engaging environment; tennis for adults includes tennis basics w ith dynamic warm-ups, skill developments drills, and games that develop core skills and understanding of the sport rules and etiquette.

August specialty camps include TGA Tennis & Golf Camps for Grades K-8 at Westwood High School; USSI MultiSports Camp for ages 5-11 at Brookside Park and Lego Camp for grades K-5. Details on August

camps can be found at westwoodnj.gov/recreation in the Summer Program Guide.

I n addition, residents and neighbors are reminded that registration for the six-week Summer Playground Program is underway as is Westwood Recreation PreSchool registration for the 202324 school year. Details for both programs can be found at westwoodnj.gov/recreation

T he Westwood Recreation Department uses Community Pass for its registration process. Interested participants who do not already have a Community Pass a ccount can go to w estwoodnj.gov/recreation and click the Community Pass Registration Page to be guided through the process.

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

Residents and neighbors who participate in Westwood Recreation programs will receive information on upcoming classes in

Volunteer at KPRG-TV

PKRG-TV is looking for volunteers! Park Ridge is lucky to have excellent broadcast TV coverage of PRHS sports events.

Mayor Keith Miscigna says, “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 community.If you have enjoyed seeing your kidsʼevents or you are Park Ridge athlete alumni yourself and have any time to give, please consider volunteering. All are welcome, no experience is required.”

Write pkrg@parkridgeboro.com

programs guides, emails and on social media.

Those interested in learning more about facility rentals including the use of the newly renovated

kitchen for private events or for use by professional chefs and catering companies are encouraged to contact Recreation Director Gary Buchheister at (201) 664-

7 882 or gbuchheister@westwoodnj.gov Westwood Recreation programs and forms are listed at westwoodnj.gov/recreation.

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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 Restau-

rant offers contemporary Italian cuisine.

Built in 1880 by the Smith family, the rooms are adorned with carved woodwork and large b eveled 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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Westwood Summer Concert Series wraps, wet and wild

Westwood Recreationʼs Summer Concert Series ended with Tramps Like Us playing a splashy finale that attendees dubbed “Westwoodstock” when a rainstorm opened up over Veterans Park on Thursday, July 27.

With equipment covered in tarps and canopies, Tramps Like Us, “the No. 1 Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band,” led by Mark Salore, kicked off the show with the classic “Whoʼll Stop the Rain” by Credence Clearwater Revivial, a cover Springsteen has famously played during his own rainy concerts.

Although the show started off dry, 30 minutes into the show, heavy rain did come down but they undaunted crowd stayed and danced in the rain.

The band played on until 9:30 when lightning made it necessary to end the show. In the end, more than 1,000 fans stayed for the show, putting a memorable end to the 2023 Summer Concert Series.

The Westwood Recreation department hosted seven bands in 2023 kicking off with Reminisce, “NJʼs Premier Oldies Show &

EMERSON

Dance Band” on July 15, Tequila

Rose (country) on June 22, Hereʼs Elton (Elton John tribute band) on June 29, Soul Groove (R&B/Pop) on July 6, The Wag (Beatles tribute band) on July 13, Danny Vʼs 52nd St. Band (Billy Joel tribute band) on July 20, and finally, Tramps Like Us.

The concert series was sponsored by First Westwood Realty LLC, Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center, Lakeland Bank and Lightbridge Academy

“With thanks to our very generous sponsors, we were thrilled to add an additional concert to the series for a total of seven concerts this summer,” said Gary Buch-

heister, Westwood Recreation director.

He said, “The attendance this year was by far the largest weʼve ever assembled and that is a testament to the quality of the musicians who come to the bandstand every summer. We are grateful that our sponsors support us in a way that makes it easy to bring these fantastic shows to Westwood as free community events.”

The Westwood Recreation Summer Concert Series has brought regional and national touring tribute bands to the historic bandstand in Veterans Park. As the family friendly, all-ages program has grown, so has attendance. Concerts can now bring

Open house at B’Nai Israel Aug. 8

The Membership Committee of Congregation Bʼnai Israel in Emerson invites prospective and current members to attend its annual Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Rabbi Debra Orenstein, Can-

tor Lenny Mandel, Hebrew School Principal Karen Weiss, and temple members will be present and available to introduce guests to CBI, show them around, answer questions, and give them “A Taste of CBI.” Snacks will be provided.

Congregation Bʼnai Israel is a Conservative synagogue of connection, inspiration, and innovation at 53 Palisade Ave., down the road from the Emerson Public Library Write membership@bisrael.com or visit bisrael.com

several thousand people into the park for free outdoor musical entertainment.

The free outdoor fun continues with 2023 Movies in the Park featuring “Encanto” on Aug. 3, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” on Aug. 10, “Beauty and the Beast” on Aug. 17 and “The Rookie” on Aug. 24.

Movies start at 8 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park with free popcorn at every show. Attendees

are reminded to bring their chairs and blankets.

2023 Movies in the Park is sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union, Coldwell Banker Realty, Westwood Family Chiropractic, Lipkin Orthodontics and CareOne at Valley.

For more information, follow @westwoodnjrec on Facebook and Instagram. Visit westwoodnj.gov/recreation for information on Westwood Recreation Department programs and events. Registration for fall classes begins on Sept. 5.

Westwood Recreation’s Summer Concert Series ended with Tramps Like Us playing a splashy finale that attendees dubbed “Westwoodstock”when a rains torm opened up over Veterans Park on Thursday,July 27. Richard Frant/FrantVisuals.

Clockwise,from top left: The Wag,Danny V 52nd Street Band,Tequila Rose,and Here’s Elton. Richard Frant/FrantVisuals.

Movies in the Park next, starting with ‘Encanto,’ ‘E.T.’

SIX PRIORITIES FOR THE SANDWICH GENERATION

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

ment. The demands often compete with one another—which is why setting clear priorities is so important.

ERIC KOHLMEIER

The “Sandwich Generation”— 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 and still save enough for retire-

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 i nvestment plan. C reate 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 parentsʼfinancial 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 a ttorne y, healthcare power of attorney, and advance healthcare directive. Make sure your own e state-planning documents are complete and updated as well.

•Consider reducing financial support for grown children. Many parents still help their grown children with their finances—sometimes even to their detriment. Many young Baby Boomers are still paying their kidsʼ expenses, cell phone bill, or car insurance. If this is the case for you, talk with your children about the steps they can tak e 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.

T he 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.

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Pups stay to play at Hounds Town Hillsdale

Hounds Town Hillsdale is a fully interactive dog daycare and boarding facility, saying “At Hounds Town, we get to know each dog individually and greet each dog by name when they arrive for their stay. We group each dog by their age, size, and temperament for safe play.”

Hounds Town Hillsdale offers five indoor playrooms and one

newly laid turf outdoor play area. “The pups enjoy the outdoor play area, especially when we host pool parties!”

Also, every month we offer themed parties such as Prom, Halloween, Barksgiving, and Christmas, to name a few. At the themed parties, your dog takes a picture and also participates in a full day of play.

If you plan on boarding your dog, you have the option of boarding your dog in a luxury suite or town home.

Lastly, Hounds Town Hillsdale offers baths, which are highly recommended to take advantage of after a full day of play. Families have the option of choosing

between the Townie Bath (wash and towel dry) and the Townie Bath Deluxe (wash, towel dry, blow dry, cleaning ears, and brushing).

“If you are interested in having your dog stay with us for daycare or boarding, please contact us to make an appointment for a free

temperament test.”

For hours, pricing, and more, stop by Hounds Town Hillsdale, 550 Piermont Ave., Hillsdale; e-mail Hounds Town Hillsdale at hillsdale@houndstownusa.com ; call (201) 6660741; or visit h ttps://houndstownusa.com/locations/hillsdale

WCL: Hoopster Alex Brodsky risks it all to rise above

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opened things up for Brodsky, who has now received heavy interest from professional basketball recruiters in Spain, Finland, Israel, Albania, and beyond.

This has been a long and difficult road for Brodsky, who says he has devoted himself to basketball the last several years in an effort to play professionally. If it werenʼt for hundreds of cold calls and emails, he says he would have never gotten this opportunity to play in Luxembourg.

“We spoke on a Thursday and I flew out the next day,” Brodsky told Pascack Press in late July. “I was the only guy who was a walkon. Everyone else there had played

high level college Division-1, there were guys from Clemson and Iowa State there, big-time basketball schools.”

In high school, Brodsky helped Dwight Englewood to a 235 overall record his senior year, but

only averaged about 7 points per game. At 6-foot-4-inches Brodsky showed real promise, scoring a game winner at the Bergen Holiday Festival championship game and averaging seven rebounds, but Brodsky says he hadnʼt quite grown into his body yet, weighing approximately 160 pounds.

After high school he began playing basketball for Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, and then transferred to Binghamton University, a Division-1 school in upstate New York.

“Over Covid is where I really had that improvement,” Brodsky told us. “I came back much stronger and started to hit various strides that year, thinking I could finally play at that high level as a walk-on.”

Christian Hinckson, who played alongside Brodsky as a member of the Binghamton Bearcats basketball team for two seasons, said, “He is one of the hardest workers I know. Alex was constantly in the gym before and after practices.”

He added, “One practice Alex

and I were doing a shooting drill. It took him such a long time to complete it but the way he fought through and persisted that he wouldnʼt leave until he completed the drill, itʼs telling of his character and work ethic”

Brodsky, 24, grew another inch throughout college and says he got serious about hitting the weight room every day, now weighing about 205 pounds.

“If I eat three times a day, I work out three times a day, but it obviously takes a toll on you mentally. When you go overseas there is a stress level involved because you can get cut week to week. Everything you own can be gone, your car, your apartment,” he said.

At Binghamton he earned an MBA and undergrad degree in business administration and management, graduating cum laude.

At this point, the biggest questionis where he goes from here. His stat lines in Luxembourg are impressive, averaging more in his rookie season than NBA veteran Alfonzo McKinnie averaged when he played in the same division, but he is still a long way away from locking down a career in professional basketball.

“The pay is really not very good when youʼre starting out, so I have to evaluate how long I want to do this for,” Brodsky said. “I havenʼt signed anything yet, but hopefully in the next few weeks I will figure out where to play moving forward.”

Brodsky says he has effectively put his life on hold to devote himself to basketball, missing family vacations, social gatherings, and major life events. With this in mind, we had to ask: Are you addicted to basketball?

“Yes, 100%,” he said, “After so much time and so much effort, I wish it wasnʼt this way, but if you do everything you can for something it requires so much sacrifice. It isnʼt even a question of if I want to play or donʼt want to play basketball, itʼs like drinking water. Even if I go down to the Jersey shore on vacation, I have to find a basketball court and bring my weights.”

Brodsky said he has three basketball courts in mind every time he goes down the shore, and also knows virtually every court in North Jersey. He can be found most days at Lifetime Fitness shooting baskets, running drills, and working on his game.

When the weather turns nicer he shifts his workouts to an outdoor court in Montvale, or to the shooting guns in Ho-Ho-Kus and Tenafly, where he can practice rebounds and passes with velocity.

“The flip side to basketball is itʼs eventually going to break your heart,” Brodsky said, “At some point the road ends, so how are you going to contribute to society as a regular person once this ends?”

He summarizes his own “pretty crazy” story this way: “I went from being a JV player, to being cut from a Division III team, to playing intramural basketball, to playing Division I and ultimately professionally. I am hoping to inspire people in this area.”

While he does need to start thinking about life after basketball, Brodsky says that time isnʼt quite up for his career. He is committed to playing next season and hopes to continue improving day in and day out, whether as a pro or just shooting hoops here at home.

APScholar Awards for Cavos

Emerson Junior-Senior High School said on July 28 it was proud that 30 students earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. “The school district is grateful for the hard work of our students and the teachers and staff that support them.”

The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on student performance on AP Exams.

At Emerson:

•Nine students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are William Bollbach, Mandy Ding, Benjamin Gropler, Zuzu Hill, Thomas Maceira, Jayden Maeng, Christina Pesce, Olivia Piserchia, and Sarah Walsh

•Six students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Jennifer Asitimbay, Mia Bonner, Michael Droste, Ryan Grompone, Vivian Nienstedt, and Grayson Plourde

•155 students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with scores of 3 or higher These students are Robert Amoia, Thomas Benkovie, Jessica Brenner, Matthew Coyle, Melanie Delarosa, Erin DeMagistris, Sherry Hausman, Jamie Hernandez, Eleeza Kapadia, Bomina Kim, Juliana Palladino, Samantha Robinson, Brendan Sheppard, Ava Sudano, and Patrick Walsh

Of this yearʼs award recipients at Emerson, 12 students are

returning for the 2023–24 school year These students have at least one more year in which to complete college-level work and possibly earn a higher-level AP Scholar Award.

The College Boardʼs Advanced Placement Programs (AP) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.

About 22 percent of the 2.2 million students worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to also earn an AP Scholar Award.

Principal Brian Hutchinson wrote the community, “We are proud of the continued success of the AP program at Emerson High School! Go Cavos!”

Woodcliff Lake’s Alex Brodsky as a senior guard lighting up the Binghamton University 2021–22 men’s basketball roster. Mitchell Leff/SUNY photo.

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EMPOWERING FUTURES: ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL’S COLLEGE ESSENTIALSPROGRAMPAVESTHEWAY

St. Joseph Regional High School continues to demonstrate what it called in a statement July 21 its “unwavering commitment to preparing its students for future success” with its annual College Essentials program.

This initiative provides rising seniors with a head start on the college application process, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools to navigate the journey of higher education. Spearheaded by Arlene DiFiore, director of counseling and student services, and Roger Kintish,

English Department supervisor, the program addresses all aspects of the college process “with remarkable expertise and dedication,” St. Joeʼs said.

It added that DiFiore brings “a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, having served as a professional college counselor for many years. Her guidance plays a pivotal role in optimizing the Common Application, a crucial component of the college application process.”

Beyond that, the school said, DiFiore assists students in refining

their college lists, ensuring they find the best-fit institutions that align with their academic aspirations and personal goals.

And it said Kintish provides an opportunity for students to work on their college essays. Kintishʼs expertise in guiding students through this process “allows them to craft compelling narratives that captivate admissions officers and distinguish them from other applicants.”

This year, SJR invited Peter Rice from Ramapo College to address the students. “Drawing from his exten-

sive experience in college admissions application review, Mr. Rice provided valuable insights into what admissions officers look for in prospective students. He shed light on the intricate workings of the admissions process, empowering students with valuable knowledge that helped them approach their college applications strategically.”

KPMG pitches in

In addition, said the school, Rice offered invaluable tips on making the most of college interviews.

The success of the College Essentials program was further amplified this year, St. Joeʼs said, by the

generous support of KPMG, a prominent global professional services firm and neighbor to SJR.

“When the school faced temporary closure due to technology upgrades, KPMG graciously offered its offices as a temporary home for the program.

St. Joseph Regional High School extended “heartfelt gratitude to KPMG for their hospitality and support, which played a significant role in enhancing the educational journey of their students.”

Principal Michael Bruno said, “The generosity of KPMG exemplifies the spirit of community and collaboration.

St. Joseph Regional High School's College Essentials program provides rising seniors with a head start on the college application process. Courtesy photo

Cavos: Emerson girls fend off WT for second crown

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• Defensively, Hailey Carcich was flawless in the field, committing zero errors all year while playing first base and shortstop.

• On the mound, Jackie Giella struck out 55 batters while giving up six runs on 13 hits all year in 28 innings pitched. The power arm of Alexia Perez struck out 50 batters and gave up just two hits all season in only 22 innings pitched.

• In round 1 of the playoffs,

Emerson defeated River Vale, 150, while Washington Township beat River Edge, 13-4. The Cavos had great offensive production from Hailey Carcich (one hit, three runs, one RBI), Miranda Gray (one hit, three runs, three RBIs), and Taylor Zeller (one hit, two runs, two RBIs).

•Kylie Mulhern, Alexia Perez, and Ife Awosanya also scored two runs apiece to help the offense.

• Jackie Giella (0 H, 4 K, 1 BB), Alexia Perez (0 H, 5 K, 4

BB), and Alexa Palko (0 H, 1 K, 0 BB), combined for a no-hitter for the Cavo win.

• In round 2 of the playoffs, Emerson defeated Oradell, 12-1, while Washington Township defeated another River Edge team, 13-1.

• Kylie Mulhern, Miranda Gray, Jackie Giella, and Olivia Kim all scored two runs apiece with Taylor Zeller and Lucia DeSalvo posting two RBIs apiece. Yet again, the Cavos dominated on the mound, with Jackie Giella (1

H, 3 K, 1 R in 2 IP) and Alexa Palko (1 H, 7 K, 0 BB, 0 R in 3 IP) propelling the lady Cavos to the final for the second straight year in a row.

•In the championship, Washington Township came out swinging the bats with its leadoff, Valentina Mastellone, ripping a ball to center field where Kylie Mulhern was able to make a play and prevent an extra base hit.

•The next batter, Brielle Sardina, ripped a triple down the right-field line, followed by a fielderʼs choice RBI by Carson Mozian, and Maggie McManus reaching on error and scoring Carson to give Township a 2-0 lead. Emerson, now facing the best pitcher theyʼve seen all year in Brielle Sardina, had to respond— but unfortunately left four runners on base in two innings without scoring a run.

• The Cavos, now stunned, quiet, and in unfamiliar territory had to respond, and get the momentum back on their side. Lila Manning, Juliette Rose Connolly, and Hailey Carcich got the offense going in the bottom of the third inning with three walks to load the bases before the powerhitting Taylor Zeller ripped a double, scoring Manning and Connolly to tie the game.

•In the fourth inning, Alexia Perez struck out the side to get the Cavos back in the dugout to do more damage. Katie Tucker led off the inning with a line drive single up the middle, followed by a walk by Jackie Giella and Olivia Kim to load the bases.

•Ife Awosanya, whom Carcich said emerged as the most improved hitter for the Cavos, came up and singled on a full count to score Tucker and Giella and give the Cavos the lead that they would not relinquish.

• Timely hitting aided the Cavos and provided the spark they needed to get going. But the recipe for the Cavos was always pitching

and defense and thatʼs what sealed the deal for Emerson to win. Alexia Perez was dominant pitching three innings in the middle of the game, recording seven strikeouts, allowing two walks and no hits.

•Jackie Giella (3 H, 5 K, 0 BB, 2 R), pitched the first two innings and came in to close the game for the Cavos, but it would not be easy. Jessica Lynn led off the sixth inning with a single, followed by back-to-back strikeouts by Giella. With two outs, man on first, and the tying run up, the Cavos needed to record one more out.

Unfortunately, it also meant facing Brielle Sardina, Townshipʼs best all-around player. She ripped a hard fly ball to right center that would have been a gametying home run, but fortunately for Emerson, Kylie Mulhern, the sure-handed short-fielder that made the first out of the game, would make the last out of the game, preserving the win for Emerson and sparking the championship celebration yet again.

Carcich — who teaches physics at NV-Demarest and is that schoolʼs assistant football coach, Wood-Ridgeʼs head baseball coach, and BCCA co-liaison (NJIC) for baseball — told Pascack Press, “Itʼs a great win for the girls, who worked hard all season. The whole town came out to watch and support the team, and thatʼs what makes Emerson great.”

He said, “I couldnʼt be any prouder of our girls,” and thanked “all the assistant coaches for their time and wealth of softball knowledge they instilled in the girls.”

And he said, “I give a ton of credit to Washington Township. They are a well-coached and fundamentally sound team. If we play them 10 times, we may only win five games. Congrats to them on a great season as well.”

Health,Wellness &FitnessGuide

DR. KAPLAN: Less sleep brings more stress

Getting a good nightʼs sleep is directly related to improving memory and reducing anxiety and stress levels. The human body enjoys getting seven hours of sleep in the summer and eight hours of sleep in the winter. Children require more sleep than adults, so put them to bed earlier.

There are many steps that you can take to start improving your sleep immediately. The first step is to stop watching television, going on social media, and browsing the internet at night.

The worst show to watch before bed is the news. It is very hard to get into a nice, deep, relaxed sleeping state after watching stories about wars, natural disasters, crime, political corruption, violence, racism, fires, terrorist attacks, major traumas, injuries, and the Covid pandemic.

Another way of describing the stress mode that the news causes is called the “fight or flight” mode. We will see this with patients with a history of physical trauma, emotional stress, and biochemical exposure. This will cause a certain wiring of the brain that will interfere with the circadian rhythms that control your sleep.

To get out of fight or flight mode, you must rewire your brain through a process called neuroplasticity. Think of creating neuroplasticity like you would if you were going to the gym to get stronger. However, instead of getting your muscles stronger and bigger, you can train your brain to have stronger connections and strengthen any weak areas.

One simple way to make your brain stronger that will help with sleep patterns is to gargle intensely for 30 seconds and perform this exercise three times a day.

Another easy way to get you out of fight or flight mode that has been proven through neuroscience is the bucket dip exercise in which you dunk your head in a bucket of cold water (50 degrees F) for 30 seconds total.

These exercises may calm down the overactive brain and help to improve sleep quality. This is a non-invasive therapy that does not involve harmful sleeping pills, but it is always important to ask your doctor if these exercises are appropriate for you.

Some people will try the medications anyway, so please be aware that most sleeping pills have only been researched on males because scientists state that it is harder to do research on women due to the variation of the female

menstrual cycle. As a result, females will end up taking sleeping pills that are made for men but women take about 40 percent longer to break those pills down.

Consequently when they get up in the morning, it may lead to major issues like car accidents, cooking mishaps, knife injuries, falling down stairs, and many other possibilities because their brains are still being affected by the dangerous pharmaceuticals.

In my opinion, it is better to work on sleep by rewiring your brain through non-invasive therapies, rather than the risk of taking pills with lots of side effects.

Another important factor in getting a good nightʼs sleep is to stop eating at night. If your last meal is at 6 pm and you do not snack at night, you will greatly increase your chances of getting a good nightʼs sleep, thereby increasing energy and decreasing anxiety.

Remember, the reason we eat is to give us energy for our daily activities, so we do not want to eat at night because that will increase our energy when we want to relax and go to bed to get a deep sleep. Eating at night may result in it being more difficult to fall asleep or more difficult to stay asleep.

Additionally, a very easy strategy to help with sleep is to take a walk outside during sunset. The brain will see the sun go down and realize it is almost time for sleep. When you get back to the house, dim all the lights as well so all the bright lights do not trick the brain into thinking it is daytime.

One last but super important factor in getting a good nightʼs sleep is avoiding electronics at night. That includes TV, Netflix, YouTube, Social Media, video games, computer, iPad, and most importantly, the cell phone. These electronics have a harmful blue light that will stimulate cortisol production.

Cortisol is a stress hormone and will put you in the fight or flight mode which will make it more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep because it results in you being a light sleeper that causes you to wake up from little noises or lights in the house.

Sleep is one of the most important factors for your health and well-being. If you want to feel the best and function best it is necessary to get proper sleep. Please realize that sleep will help with anxiety, Alzheimerʼs, diabetes, weight loss, heart disease, cancer, headaches, dizziness, and even depression.

However, it is not just lying in bed, it is getting a deep sleep that is most important. It is better to get six hours of deep sleep than eight hours of restless sleep.

If you stop eating at night, eliminate nighttime electronic use, donʼt watch the news, and perform the proper brain exercises, you will start sleeping more efficiently. You can watch some of these exercises by subscribing to my YouTube Channel at Kaplan B rain & Body or email info@kaplanbrainandbody and we can send you the link.

The brain is very complicated and insomnia and sleeping problems need the proper attention. One of the best neurology tools we have in our office is called a qEEG with neurofeedback which measures brain waves. Basically you wear what looks

l ike a swimmers cap on your head. It has electrodes attached to it and can measure the different areas of the brain and tell you what areas are not functioning well. It is noninvasive, there is no radiation, no pain, and only takes about 15 minutes to perform.

If you are interested in getting this complete neurological evaluation (valued at $500) to find out how reduce depression and anxiety, while improving m otivation, memory and focus using applied neuroscience, neuroplasticity, as well as hyperbaric chamber oxygen therapy, cold laser, and neurofeedback, sign up by calling or texting (646) 221-

6738.

If you are one of the first seven people to respond, you can receive the brain mapping for $21.

You can also email info@kaplanbrainandbody.com. For more information about functional neurology and services, visit www.kaplandc.com.

Follow my weekly articles for updates on lectures and follow our Instagram page @kaplanbrainbody or Facebook page Kaplan Brain and Body for lots of valuable health tips.

And listen to my radio shows Saturdays at 8 a.m. on 970 AM and 710 AM at 2 p.m.

New Hope readies for Oct. 4 gala

Volunteers at New Hope, the Bergen/Rockland county outreach organization that provides assistance for single first-time mothers and babies in need, put the finishing touches on gift baskets for the annual gala to be held at Seasons in Washington Township, Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m.

The festive fund-aider for the organization assisting clients with housing, day care, education, and counseling begins with a cocktail hour, and includes music and dancing, a gourmet dinner, a raffle, tricky tray, and silent auction. For tickets, which are $100 when purchased before Sept. 10 and $125 thereafter, call New Hope Gala Chair K. Turlick at (201) 519-5149. For more information visit newhopeprc.org and follow the organization on Instagram and Facebook.

— Via Irma Chazotte

New Hope volunteers get an early start on preparing gift baskets for the organization’s annual gala on Wednesday,Oct.4 at 6:30 p.m.at Seasons in Washington Township.Flanking executive director Marilyn Laquidara of Park Ridge,center between baskets:Stella Martinez of Dumont;LouAnn McGlinchey of Marco Island,Fla.;and Lauren Sardineer of Westwood.At right:Kathy Powers of

director Barbara

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Messina

New Milford. New Hope photo

The Bristal warns seniors on cyber ‘smishing’

Digital technology such as smartphones have made our lives easier and more convenient. Email, e-commerce, and texting allow users to communicate, conduct business while on-the-go, and send short messages to friends and family.

Although the positives associated with smartphones are impressive, there are some negatives to be aware of — especially if you are an older adult.

The Bristal Assisted Living reminds Pascack Press readers that “Robocalls, spoofing, and

phishing are common methods used by cyber criminals to gain access to personal and financial information. Smishing is a more recent technique used by cyber criminals that is particularly effective.”

It says, “Smishing messages appear to come from a trusted source like a bank, government agency, or store. The content and the type of link included in the message varies but usually contain a call-to-action with either a link or a phone number to call.”

Prevent Smishing

In addition to being able to identify a smishing message, it is important to know what to do if you receive one. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends:

•Donʼt click on links or telephone numbers.

•Donʼt respond to the message – that includes texting the word “STOP” to be removed from the list.

•Remove spam texts by deleting them.

• Install security updates for

your smartphone as soon as they are available.

• Most smishing messages try to create a sense of urgency in order to trigger a quick response. Before responding to the message, take a moment to verify that it is legitimate.

• Bear in mind that financial institutions and government agen-

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cies (e.g., IRS) will not correspond via text nor will they ask for personal or sensitive information.

•Finally, messages that seem suspicious or too good to be true – probably are. For more senior lifestyle tips and resources, visit The Bristal Assisted Livingʼs blog at blog.thebristal.com

FREE ‘MUSICATTHE BARN’ CONCERT SERIES KICKSOFF

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

The first performance featured the Dean Shot Band – a show-stopping, gifted guitarist from a New Jersey musical family. Dean spent six of his formative years playing alongside blues legend Hubert Sumlin and, 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)

•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 A nnual Bluegrass & Cider)

F or concert info, call (201) 336-7292 or email glucente@co.bergen.nj.us

Seating is limited for all Music at the Barn Concerts so attendees are encouraged to bring chairs/blankets as well as food.

The Wortendyke Barn has been a Pascack Valley landmark since its construction on 500 acres of land bought by the Wortendyke family in 1735. It was used continually as a barn into the 20th century and is one of only six pure Dutch barn types in Bergen County.

In 1997, the barn 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.

Hometown: Pascack Valley proud in ‘Heroes’ roundup

bors, families, and communities.

Gottheimer has served in Congress since 2017. The district stretches across the northern border of the state and contains most of Bergen County, as well as parts of Passaic and Sussex counties.

“We are lucky to have so many unsung heroes in our communities here today, whose quiet power of service goes on every day without the recognition they truly deserve. They just do it because they care. Today is their day. Without the people we are recognizing today, our communities would not be as strong as they are, and North Jersey would not be the great place that it is,” Gottheimer said in a statement.

He added, “They all come from different walks of life, but share an idea that is particularly special: they embody our Jersey Values and make our community such a special place to live, work, and raise a family. They help us build that more perfect union of our dreams. We all should work to live up to their example.”

The July 2023 Fifth District Hometown Hero Award honorees from the Pascack Valley, as nominated, in order of appearance (and with minor editing):

Robert Silvestri Hillsdale

Robert Silvestri used to work in Manhattan and on Sept. 11, 2001, after the second plane struck the World Trade Center, he immediately told everyone in his office to go home, but just as he left his office the first tower collapsed. He was in a stampede of people fleeing north, amid smoke, when he heard a woman crying out, “My baby, my baby!”

Silvestri turned to help. He wasnʼt able to see the woman through the smoke, so he dropped to the ground for a clearer view.

Silvestri found the baby wrapped in a blue blanket on the floor. He called out to the woman to keep yelling so he could find her, too. Reuniting them, he led them out to an FBI agent, who took them to safety.

Silvestri filled his car with fleeing strangers and drove them over the George Washington Bridge on his way home.

Mary Cerrati

Westwood

93-year-old Mary Cerrati

(shown here at her recent birthday party) has worked as president and chaplain of the Westwood Senior Fellowship for the past eight years — helping organize trips, parties, luncheons, and well visits for its 75 members with the goal of keeping local seniors engaged, involved, and active.

Cerrati is also a part of the board of directors at the St. Andrews Church 50-Plus Club, helping serve the social and spiritual needs of community members aged 50 and up.

Five years ago, she was appointed by the mayor and council to the Borough of Westwood Senior Advisory Committee — helping advocate for seniors and their needs directly to the governing body. For nearly 20 years, Cerrati has been a member and board member of the Womanʼs Club of Westwood — a nonprofit club that supports the enrichment of the community.

Cerrati has also spent six years in the Westwood school system — taking care of the children as a teacherʼs aide and more than 40 years in the local VFW, serving as vice president for 12 years and president for four years.

Sgt. David Solinas Jr. (posthumous)

Oradell

Sgt. David Solinas was an 82nd Airborne paramedic and 101st Airborne flight medic in the U.S. Army. At 23, he sadly perished along with eight other service members in a medevac training mission on March 29, 2023.

Solinas was part of Boy Scout Troop 36 in Oradell and made Eagle Scout. He was recalled as a funny, hard-working, phenomenal medic who always went out of his way to be nice to others and dedicated untold hours to support his community at a young age — and never let anyone tell him what he couldnʼt do.

He loved his parents, siblings, wrestling, soccer, and his country.

His family has created a nonprofit, the Sergeant David Solinas Jr. Memorial Fund, to which people from across the country have donated nearly $90,000.

The family has created an annual River Dell High School Scholarship, the Sgt. David Solinas Jr. Memorial Award, which awards three scholarships to students dedicated to service.

Curt Schleier

River Vale

Curt Schleier, an EMT, has been an active member of the River Vale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for 50 years.

Before his work in North Jersey, Schleier served in the New York Air National Guard. Now, Schleier has become a key component of the RVVAC and is regularly one of a few members who ride during the day, making his work crucial to the safety of his community

He rides on Thursdays, and the RVVAC is one of the only corps in service during the day on Thursday. He also helps provide mutual aid to seven surrounding

towns, meaning he helps protect thousands of residents — heʼs even had a CPR save.

Schleier is a member of the board of directors of the ambulance corps, has been president, and is now vice president.

Frances Yates Westwood

Frances Yates formed the Flood Solutions Group, composed of local flood-impacted residents to advocate for changes and legislation to find solutions for families and municipalities.

Sheʼs been on the board of trustees at the Dr. Goldberg Child Care Center in Westwood, volunteered as a Girl Scout leader for the River Vale troop, and was a Westwood Brookside School president.

She founded a nonprofit for concerned citizens of Westwood and Hillside — which has secured $1 million in funding from county, state, and federal investments to renovate multiple Westwood bridges along the Pascack Brook.

After Hurricane Sandy, she opened a soup kitchen and warming center — securing donated food from local businesses and residents. Her efforts earned her the Bergen County Superstorm Sandy Outstanding Service Award. Sheʼs delivered food to the needy throughout Bergen and Passaic counties for more than 25 years.

Dr. Zaheera Khan

Montvale

Dr. Zaheera Khan is dedicated to breaking racial barriers seen and unseen throughout our communities. By stepping forward and lending a hand, always willing to work with everyone to better understand their issues, Khan is a force of peace, compassion, and love.

She has helped launch several programs to promote the Muslim community in Montvale, including the first crescent moon lighting for Ramadan, an Interfaith Iftar event, and a cultural brunch for Montvale seniors.

She has also volunteered to collect donations for the victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey, donating her time and resources to support those in need.

Lauren Letizia and RoseAnn Ciarlante

Westwood

Lauren and RoseAnn are the chairs of Celebrate Westwood, where they run such events as

themselves through their essential workers and volunteer recognition programs.

Their summertime Arts on the Avenue program matched local artists with locations in the downtown area for people to enjoy their music, sculptures, comedy, and more.

Now, theyʼre working to develop Biz Hub, a new iteration of a typical chamber of commerce that will help further develop and support Westwoodʼs businesses. Their work has supported organizations including the Womenʼs Club of Westwood, Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Westwood Volunteer Fire Company, Westwood Heritage Society, Westwood Chamber of Commerce, The Westwood Community Band, Meals on Wheels North Jersey, and so many more.

(Letizia and Ciarlante helpfully provided us with a list of other Westwood honorees since 2017:Daniel Ricciardella, Teri Capparelli, Chris Illescas, John Clark, Bryan Wiescenski, Lisa Bontemps, Judie Gargano, Principal Joe Occhino.)

Hometown Heroes who were not able to attend include:

Michael Stallone

Park Ridge Police

Michael Stallone, SLEO III at West Ridge Elementary, recently saved a child from being pinned between cars during a school drop-off. He was lauded for his alertness and quick action.

Olivia Dunne Westwood

Olivia Paige “Livvy” Dunne is a former USA national team member and a current member of the LSU Tigers womenʼs gymnastics team. She was the highest-valued womenʼs college athlete as of 2022, and has the most signif icant social media following.

Shop the Hub , which have brought critical attention and traffic to local businesses, leading to desperately needed increases in sales.

During the pandemic, they showcased many hometown heroes

From our archives: Among the many from our area who’ve landed a Fifth District Hometown Hero Award was 2022’s Shaun Hutchinson,Park Ridge,a 20-year U.S.Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan in special operations,who is now the Bergen County Division director of Veterans Affairs.He runs a hire-a-vet program,provides transportation to Veterans Affairs medical centers, and helps fellow veterans cut through red tape to access transitional housing and support resources

Rep.Josh Gottheimer lauds Sgt.David Solinas Jr.of Oradell and his family on July 25 at his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Awards.Solinas was an 82nd Airborne paramedic and 101st Airborne flight medic in the U.S.Army.On March 29,at age 23,he sadly perished along with eight other service members in a medevac training mission. (Photo via Gottheimer’s office)

CERRATI SOLINAS

LETIZIA CIARLANTE

DUNNE

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.

A bustling view of WestwoodFest 2022 by Richard

Post 206 50/50 raffle drawing Sept. 30

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 third-place 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.

The post says 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.

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Gottheimer launches bipartisan federal effort vs. ticks, Lyme

U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a member of the Congressional Lyme Disease Caucus, on June 28 announced bipartisan federal action to combat ticks, spread awareness to protect families, and boost investment in R&D for Lyme disease treatment.

Gottheimer was joined by environmental experts to highlight how North Jersey families can protect themselves from ticks and Lyme disease as they enjoy outdoor activities this summer.

According to data from 2020, the incidence rate of Lyme in New Jersey was more than five times the U.S. average and New Jersey had the fifth-highest Lyme disease case rates in the country. In 2021, there were 38 Lyme disease cases per 100,000 people in New Jersey.

50 percent of Lyme disease cases in New Jersey occur in June and July.

Annually, there are around 476,000 cases of Lyme disease reported across the United States.

There is currently no cure for Lyme disease.

Gottheimer announced that he is introducing the following bipartisan bills: The bipartisan Tick Identification Pilot Program Act will award federal grants through the CDC for states to implement tickidentification programs. The pro-

gram works by taking a picture of the tick, noting the location and date where it was encountered, and submitting it to a database to track encounters and best practices. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-7) is helping lead this bipartisan legislation.

The bipartisan bill will:

•Allow individuals to electronically report tick incidents and

Three species of ticks (shown enlarged) transmit disease in New Jersey:the blacklegged (deer) tick, Ixodes scapularis (right),the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum,center) and American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis,left). Rutgers University.

receive feedback within 72 hours from experts as to the appropriate follow-up action.

•Boost research and education efforts, and spread awareness of where ticks are and where families should be careful.

•Help families know the steps they should take and if they should seek medical help after a bite.

• Require the CDC to submit a report to Congress on steps they are taking and the effectiveness of the

program.

The bipartisan Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act will create a new postage stamp to supplement congressionally-appropriated research funding for Lyme and tick-borne disease treatments at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It will boost investment in R&D for Lyme disease treatment. Rep. Don Bacon (NE-2) is helping lead this bipartisan legislation.

“As we kick off the summer, we need to be aware of the real, legitimate threat of ticks, and a crippling disease they can spread, Lyme disease,” said Gottheimer. “I want families to protect themselves from ticks and from the Lyme disease they may carry, all while enjoying the natural beauty we have to offer. And I want our residents and families who've been affected by Lyme disease to know I stand with them — to push federal bipartisan action forward to boost investment in finding new treatments, and to make sure any child with any impairment or disability from this disease can get the educational services and care they need.”

“This new legislation helps the Trail Conference advance our mission to ensure the trails and natural resources are accessible to the public,” said New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Director of Programs Hank Osborn. "In the later part of the last century of trail work, it has become clear that ticks and tick-borne illness are a barrier to outdoor recreation. Getting a handle on the tick situation will only improve our ability to help people get outdoors, out into the woods, and connect with nature. On behalf of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, thank you, Congressman Gottheimer."

Gottheimer was joined at the announcement at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah by Mahwah Council Member Michelle Crowe Paz, New YorkNew Jersey Trail Conference Director of Programs Hank Osborn, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Advancement Director Pat Gallagher, and New York-New Jersey Trail Conference New Jersey Program Director Jesse Merbler.

Elks 1562 San Gennaro party Aug. 19

Westwood Elks 1562 presents its San Gennaro party, an Italian and international food and music festival, on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 1 to 6 p.m. at 523 Kinderkamack Road. $45 per person, $20 kids under 12. Proceeds help support homeless veterans and specialneeds children.For more information call Jay at (201) 994-6137.

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Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) promises hard line on ticks at a presser at Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah.

WESTWOOD

REAL ESTATE

Bergen County Players roar back for 91st season with ‘Rent’

The Bergen County Players, one of Americaʼs longest-running little theater companies, is proud to announce its 2023–24 schedule with an ambitious, joyous, and playful year of audience-pleasing musicals and innovative plays for its 91st season.

From delightful musicals to hilarious comedies to thought-provoking dramas, BCP has garnered a reputation for outstanding quality productions at affordable prices.

The group is excited to kick off with the rock musical “Rent,” winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Tickets for “Rent” and the rest of the 2023–24 season are available starting Aug. 1, online and by phone. Early Access tickets are available starting July 21.

The box office, at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, will open on Friday, Aug. 18 for walk-up sales or by calling (201) 261-4200. (Dates subject to change:, visit bcplayers.org for updates). Special discounts for groups of 20 or more are also available by calling the box office (ext. 6) or by emailing groups@bcplayers.org.

“Where do you go after 90 years? On to the next 90,” said Alyson Cohn, president of Bergen County Players.

She said, “For 2023–24, our team curated a season that speaks to BCPʼs values of joy and belonging. We are eager for audiences to take part in the uniquely personal and shared community experience of engaging with art and artists in our space.”

MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS

Rent

Music, lyrics, and book by Jonathan Larson, directed by Steve Bell

Sept. 9 – Oct. 14

“One of the most impactful shows in the history of musical theater comes to the BCP stage. This contemporary answer to ʻLa Bohemeʼ rushes forward on an electric current of emotion that is anything but morbid. The styles include not only electric rock but salsa, Motown, be-bop and reggae, with a firm nod to Stephen Sondheim and even a passing one to Burt Bacharach. When the whole ensemble stands at the edge of the stage, singing fervently about the ways of measuring borrowed time (in ʻSeasons of Loveʼ), the heart both breaks and soars.”

— New York Times.

Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tony Award for Best Musical, Book and Score of 1996, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, Book, Music, Lyrics and Orchestrations. Ran for over 12 years and 5,100 performances. Please note that this produc-

tion contains strong language and mature thematic material involving drugs, HIV/AIDS and a broad spectrum of sexuality.

Master Class

Written by

Terrence McNally,

directed by Alan

Demovsky

Oct. 28 –Nov. 18

“The character study of a great diva and a woman whose multifaceted personality—wit, strength, ego but also vulnerability—make this play appealing to anyone with an interest in human nature and in how a special gift and the lack of love can shape a person. In this case the ʻspecial giftʼis [Maria] Callasʼ exceptional operatic voice and her ability to feel the music sheʼs performing – but ʻoperaʼis by no means what defines the play.” London Theatre.

Winner of both the Tony and Drama Desk Awards Best Play of 1996.

A Christmas Carol Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens, directed by Larry Landsman Dec. 2–17

“This timeless holiday story of Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, features music by Alan Menken (ʻBeauty and the Beast,ʼʻLittle Shop of Horrorsʼ, ʻNewsiesʼ) and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens (ʻRagtime: The Musicalʼ, ʻSeussical,ʼʻOnce on This Islandʼ). Itʼs a nonstop cornucopia of crowdpleasing, showstopping numbers as well as several rich and introspective ballads.”

“Probably just about everyone knows how ʻA Christmas Carolʼ ends, but the popularity of Dickensʼ tale proves that it never gets old.”

TalkinʼBroadway

This is not a typical BCP holi-

day family show. It is a full-scale, large-cast holiday musical spectacular presented in a single act of 90 minutes. Note that the performance calendar and ticket prices are different from our family shows of the past. Recommended for kids aged 5 and up.

Pride and Prejudice

Written by Kate Hamill, directed by Carol Fisher

Feb. 3 – 24, 2024

“A woman elevating her own life, liberty and pursuit of happiness above the wishes of her family and the men who desire her? Thatʼs not simple or cynical. In 1813, it is a revolutionary choice.”

New York Times

Kate Hamill, one of the mostproduced playwrights in America over the past half-decade, has created “A comically charming (in all the right places) condensation of the book. As it is written, this twohour trifle has a giddy sense of chaos, while attempting to maintain the upper crust veneer of British society types vying for social position and attempting to secure lucrative marriages for all the eligible daughters.”

— DC Theatre Scene

“Itʼs hard to imagine that an interpretation of a 225-year-old book breathes fresh life into these characters in a way that makes them feel contemporary and relatable while retaining the plot, setting and dialog of the Jane Austen original.”

— Broadway World

The Fantasticks

Music by Harvey Schmidt, lyrics and book by Tom Jones, directed by Ray Yucis

March 9–April 6

This allegorical story, concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children into falling in love by pretending to feud, is the

worldʼs longest-running musical, having run off-Broadway for 42 years and 17,162 performances, with hundreds of thousands more presented around the world.

Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidtʼs “little musical that could” has touched hearts and audiences for the last 62 years. It has evolved and changed over that time but has never lost its core appeal—a beautiful, poetic, and highly theatrical tale of the power and depth of love — gained, lost and found again.”

— Broadway World

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Written by Simon Stephens

Directed by Alyson Cohn

April 20–May 11

Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but illequipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighborʼs dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.

“A singular theater piece that commands enormous admiration for the thought that has gone into its every word, gesture, and technical effect ... a tremendously exciting demonstration of the power of theater. It makes us want to reconsider the world around us, without missing a single one of its infinite details.”

—Hollywood Reporter

Winner of five Tony Awards, six Drama Desk Awards and seven Olivier Awards, including Best Play for all three.

SECOND STAGE PRODUCTIONS

In and Out of the Light

Written by Elaine May

Directed by Glenn Woertz

Jan. 12–14, 2024

Iconic comedy genius Elaine May has created a farcical delight revolving around a workaholic dentist attempting to have a fling with his curvaceous assistant. His plans are set hilariously awry by an after-hours patient who is a mega-neurotic psychologist with a pain phobia, and by a surprise visit from his son who has two heartbursting announcements. Some mature themes presented in comedic style.

You Make My Frame Shake!

Written by Luigi Jannuzzi

Directed by David Luke May 31–June 2

Twelve romances come to life at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a fast-paced series of eight comedic love plays and four comedic monologues. Awardwinning playwright Jannuzzi is New Jersey-born and -bred and specializes in romantic/absurdist comedy with serious themes of love, truth, and the need to rise above it all.

TICKET AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION

All performances are at The Little Firehouse Theatre at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, home to the Bergen County Players since 1949. Mainstage performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. with Second Stage performances on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m.

Other curtain times apply to some performances of “Rent,” and all performances of “A Christmas Carol.”

For more information, including on ticket prices, special offers, and parking, call (201) 261-4200, visit bcplayers.org, or write groups@bcplayers.org

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PASCACK VALLEY

Hellenic ladies honor Karas on service

The Hellenic Womenʼs Club of Bergen County has honored Mary Karas of Closter with its Presidentʼs Award, with appreciation, for her dedicated service as president and co-president of the club for more than 25 years.

The award was given June 14 at a charity luncheon at Lefkes restaurant in Englewood Cliffs. Claire Sadigianis and Voula Pituras presented Karas with a plaque and bouquet.

The Hellenic Womenʼs Club, a social, cultural, and philanthropic organization, holds various lively events and donates to many charities, such as Ronald McDonald House New York; St. Michaelʼs Home for the Aged in Yonkers, N.Y.; St. Basil Academy in Garrison, N.Y.; a childrenʼs fund in Ukraine; local food pantries; and many others.

Karas told Northern Valley Press on July 31, “Twenty-five years! Ilove it! I enjoy it. I meet people from all over:New York, the Northern Valley, Paramus, Wyckoff… We have people from all over.”

She said, “The list of chari-

ties we help — Iʼve given you only a small list. We do so much. The club does so much, and we love every bit of it.”

The Hellenic Womenʼs Club Inc. (also known as EOK, Epsilon Omicron Kappa) was established in Boston in 1936 by seven women of Greek descent and is

RVFD 100th Anniversary Golf Outing

The River Vale Fire Department Association 100th Anniversary Golf Outing at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale now includes a mixed double round robin pickleball tournament. To sign up for the Aug. 28 event or to donate, visit givebutter.com/lvqD9q.

believed to be the oldest Greek American organization of its kind in the United States. Originally, these ladies got together as a sewing club to raise money for orphans during the Greek war relief effort.

For more information visit hellenicwomensclub.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

Left to right: Hellenic Women’s Club of Bergen County president Olga Milanos,board members Eugenia Kafes and Claire Sadigianis,honored president Mary Karas,co-president Voula Pituras,treasurer Irene Sedereas,secretary Athena Apostle,and board member Thekla Pirsos. Photo via Mary Karas.

It’s the ‘Summer of Scams’ –think twice, warns utility

Just like the summer itself, scammers are turning up the heat, pretending to be PSE&G or impersonating prominent area utilities, and threatening to turn off service for nonpayment. PSE&G urges customers to understand scammersʼtactics and do the right thing if confronted with a demand for payment: Get the truth from the real PSE&G at 800-436-PSEG (7734).

“Protecting our customers is a top priority. It is critically important we continue to raise awareness and educate customers about how to spot and stop potential scams,” said Jane Bergen, director of billing, Customer Care for PSE&G. “Scammers continue to adapt and develop increasingly sophisticated tactics to take advantage of our customers.”

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers increased calls, texts, emails and in-person tactics, and they continue to contact utility customers asking for immediate payment to avoid service disconnection. PSE&G would not send just one notification to a customer within an hour of a service disconnection.

Also, the company would not require payment with a prepaid debit card, gift card, any form of cryptocurrency or thirdparty digital payment via fund transfer applications. PSE&G offers a variety of payment options and would never require one specific type of payment.

Signs of potential scam activity:

• Threat to disconnect:

Scammers may aggressively tell the customer their utility bill is past due and service will be disconnected if a payment is not made — usually within an hour.

• Request for immediate payment: Scammers may instruct the customer to purchase a prepaid card, a gift card or even Bitcoin, and then to call them back to make a phone payment. They may request that the customer use a payment app to make an online payment, or even give instructions for an in-person meeting. Many times after the customer makes the first payment, the scammer will call back to ask for the payment to be resubmitted due to an error with the amount. The scammer refers to a new amount and claims that the original payment will be refunded.

• In person-demands:

Scammers may arrive at a home or business, flash a fake ID and/or claim to be a utility collection representative. The impostors may wear “uniforms” or affix false company signs to their vehicles. The scammers generally ask for personal information or offer discounts, which a real PSE&G representative would not do.

• Request for card information: If a customer calls back with requested information, the scammer asks the customer for the prepaid cardʼs number or giftcard PIN, which grants the scammer instant access to the cardʼs funds, and the victimʼs money is gone.

Protect yourself against scams:

•Be alert to the telltale sign of a scam:someone asking by telephone or email for payment in pre-paid debit cards or fund transfer app, or to send money to an out-of-state address.

•Never arrange payment or provide account or personal information, including Social Security numbers or debit/credit card information, over the telephone unless you are certain you are speaking to a PSE&G representative.

•Customers should also know what PSE&G will and wonʼt discuss over the phone. A genuine PSE&G representative will ask to speak to the “Customer of Record.” If that person is available, the representative will explain why they are calling and provide the account name, address and current balance. If the person on the phone does not provide the correct information, it is likely the customer is not speaking with a PSE&G representative.

•If the “Customer of Record” is not available, the PSE&G representative will not discuss the account at all and ask that a message be left for the “Customer of Record” to call 1800-357-2262.

• If customers have doubts about the legitimacy of a call or an email — especially one in which payment is requested — they should call PSE&G directly at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).

For more information on scams, visit pseg.com/scamalert

YOUNG BROOKLYN BEHRENSA DRIVE, CHIP, PUTT PRO

Congratulations to resident Brooklyn Behrens, 7, a rising second-grader, who crushed the local qualifier on July 17 with a score of 102 for the national Drive, Chip and Putt competition.

With this performance she qualified to advance to the subregional at the famed Bethpage State Park Golf Course this month.

A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt is a free nationwide junior golf development competition “aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf.”

The organization says, “By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel.”

Local qualifying is typically available in all 50 states.

Brooklynʼs dad, Tom, says his daughterʼs performance “stands at or near the top in the Tri-State and possibly the Northeast.” A few qualifiers were yet to be completed at press time.

Tom tells Pascack Press she

Raise:

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museum building project that includes all facets of the project — the museum construction, planned exhibits and educational programming which will be visitor-ready in time for our nationʼs 250th Anniversary on July 4, 2026.

Building chairperson Deborah Powell said in a statement sent to Pascack Press on Aug. 1, “We look forward to bringing a dynamic new museum to life on this historic site that is noted as a landmark of American history.”

She said, “The new museum will provide added space to accommodate educational programming for more people and expanded exhibit space for our

joined him in playing golf at age 3 when the pandemic hit “and is enjoying the game and journey since.”

Brooklyn plays for Haworth

Brooklyn Behrens of Park Ridge, age 7, dominates the local standings to advance in the national Drive, Chip and Putt competition. Behrens family photo.

Country Clubʼs Team Finau in the PGA Jr. League and is 3-0 in her matches this summer. Her favorite golfer is Brooke Henderson, whom she recently got an opportunity to see compete at KPMG Womenʼs PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, N.J., which Tom says was inspirational. —John Snyder

collections of over 4,000 original artifacts, textiles and documents that tell the story of how Bergen County and how our country came to be.”

Fundraising chair John Eiel added, “The new museum will help us look back at where we have been but also look ahead to whatʼs on the horizon so that the future may learn from the past.”

Admission to the gala will include a cocktail hour, dinner, live music and dancing and fabulous honorees. Tickets are $195 and include a one-year membership to the Bergen County Historical Society ($175 for members).

For more information about the gala including sponsorship opportunities and tickets visit bergencountyhistory.org/gala or call Martha Morley at (201) 493-7996.

The Bergen County Historical Society is a 501(c) 3 that depends on individual, corporate and foundation support.

Melville E. BEER

Melville E. Beer, loving and devoted husband of 67 years to Helyn N. Beer, father of Leigh and Mark Beer, grandfather of Rachel BeerKozar, Matthew, Lindsay and Dan Beer, passed away on July 14, 2023 at the age of 94.

He was an artist, a hand engraver, a golfer, a sailor, a semi-pro hockey player, a drummer, a sports car enthusiast, and loved his sweets, especially chocolate. He had a heart of gold, an easy smile, and a genuine love of people which made him a pleasure to be with. To know him was to love him.

Curious, happy, appreciative, patient, relaxed and friendly, everyone who interacted with him was better for it. He lived life the way it should be lived, doing the things he loved with the people he loved most. He never took life too seriously and had a knack for simplifying complicated things. He was a great listener and an even better example. He made all of our lives that much brighter and we miss him more than words can express.

Arrangements by Robert Spearing Funeral Home, Inc. rsfhi.com.

George ZAHNLEITER

George Zahnleiter passed away July 25, 2023. George was born in Jersey City, the youngest child of Henry and Lilo Zahnleiter, and he was raised in Hillsdale. George graduated from Pascack Valley High School.

George was an auto mechanic at Concord Automotive in Westwood and then in Dumont. As a sport, he would car race. George was in many races along the east coast, the best race he won was his sweetheart, Nancy.

George and his beloved Nancy lived in Hillsdale. He later changed careers and was a produce manager

for Grand Union and later Kings Supermarket in Hillsdale.

When George retired, he volunteered at the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home for many years.

He was a lifelong animal activist, and a longtime friend of Bill.

George is survived by his beloved Nancy, countless family members, friends, and neighbors, and his devoted dog, Penny.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 28 at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. On Saturday, July 29, a small service will be held at Becker Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m., followed by George Washington Cemetery, Paramus.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CATS, Caring About The Strays, 80 Kinderkamack, Road, Westwood, NJ 07675. Or donate to any animal cause of your choice in Georgeʼs honor.

Brenda ‘Bonnie’ ROESCH

Brenda Fleming Roesch, “Bonnie,” passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 following a brief illness.

Born in Hackensack Hospital, Bonnie lived a majority of her life in Westwood. She graduated from Westwood High School in 1968. She graduated from Ohio Weslyan University with a degree in music education. She returned to New Jersey and taught music in several Bergen County towns.

After leaving teaching, Bonnie pursued a career in college textbook publishing. She retired from John Wiley and Sons.

Bonnie is predeceased by her parents, Philip King Roesch and Roberta Fleming Roesch and her brother, Jeff. Bonnie is survived by her sister, Meredith Roesch.

A gathering to celebrate her life will be held on Friday, Aug. 11 at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood at 10 a.m. Memorial service at 11.

In the meantime, donations to your local food bank or pantry

NEXT CERT TRAINING SEPT. 26

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

would be most appreciated. Beckerfuneralhome.com.

Janet SCHULZ

Janet Schulz (n ée Buckmann), of Emerson,born 1940 in New York, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023

Predeceased by Parents Erna (Woltmann) and Henry Buckmann of Paramus. Also predeceased by sister-in-law Helen Mendez and grandson Brandon.

Survived by her husband of 55 years, Daniel; sister-in-law Harriette Schultz of River Edge; nephew Eric Schultz (wife Nancey) of River Edge; stepson Anthony (wife Doris) of Tennessee; and stepdaughter Susanne Schultz of Barnegat; and three grandsons; Charles, Edward, and Richard.

Janet attended Paramus schools and graduated from Hackensack High School in 1958. Attended Kathrine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York City, graduating 1959. She was an executive secretary for the Waverly Fabrics Division of F. Schumacher and Company in New York City for 20 years.

She was a 60-year-plus member and Past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, presently Tilden Chapter No. 59 in Tenafly. She was also a member of the Emerson Seniors.

She and her husband were members of the Lighthouse Society of New Jersey and enjoyed visiting all lighthouses along the Eastern Seaboard in the United States and Canada as well as cruising the Caribbean.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Friday, Aug. 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. with an Eastern Star Service beginning at 7:15. The service for Janet will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. followed by the interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Becker-funeralhome.com.

Alice Marie CORRERI

Alice Marie Correri, 77, of Woburn, Mass., formerly of Hillsdale, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Alice is survived by her sister Linda (Correri) Tippner and her husband Larry Tippner; sister in-law Cathy (Lewis) Correri; her nieces and nephews Kristie (Tippner) and Eric Weber, Michael and Karen Tippner, David and Maria Tippner, Daniel Correri, Alyssa Correri and great niece and nephews, whom she treated as her own children and grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her brother Richard Correri and parents Mary and Albert Correri.

Alice was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and moved to Hillsdale at 4, where she was raised with the many siblings and cousins of the Correri, Esposito, Lotito families. She is a graduate of Pascack Valley High School and attended Indiana University and Montclair State College for voice, opera, and music education.

In Aliceʼs early career she was a music teacher and restaurant owner of The Front Porch in Boston. She transitioned into the food service industry, most recently and for many years at FLIK Hospitality, where she spent her career setting high standards, training, and mentoring through the Centers of Excellence. Alice was an excellent party and wedding planner for many throughout the years.

Alice is remembered for her talent, creativity, strength, and independence, and most of all for her positive and generous spirit. She was a loving and thoughtful daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, colleague, and mentor, and friend to so many, and she will be deeply missed.

Cremation will be held privately with a celebration of life at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made in Aliceʼs name to Cushingʼs

Support & Research Foundation (CSRF) and Toys for Tots. Share fond memories and condolences at Becker-FuneralHome.com.

Irene Reilly CARDOZA

Irene Reilly Cardoza, 96, of Brielle, N.J., formerly of Bayonne and Montvale, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Irene is survived by her six children: Jane Kelly and her husband Michael, David and his wife Monica, Gregory, Michael and his wife Louise, Christopher and his wife Debbie and Mark; her grandchildren Kelly, Ariel, Christopher, Andrew, Avery, Ryan, Coleman, Christian, Ashley, Sydney, Sam, Ronan, Claire as well as five great-grandchildren.

Irene is predeceased by her beloved husband, George Henry Cardoza.

Irene had a passion for antiques, fine furniture, decorating, estate sales, homemaking and raising her six children in a warm atmosphere. She adored children and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. Ireneʼs hobbies included antique sales, crossword puzzles, reading history, autobiographies, war and philosophy books, spending time at the local beach and taking family trips abroad, in her earlier years.

A memorial visitation will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, on Thursday, Aug. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be an inurnment at a later date at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Ireneʼs name to Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouse.org/donate) or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDCEportal.va.gov/donate_online . Please share fond memories and condolences at Becker-Funeralhome.com.

CEMETERY CO.

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.

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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.

Kmart Westwood #3202, opened at 700 Broadway in 1982, this week says everything must go, even fixtures and equipment.

On Facebook, the outlet — the stateʼs sole remaining Kmart, and one of the last of its kind worldwide — is touting racks of colorful new menʼs loungewear.

The store is bright and wellstocked, having recently been spruced up. It says it will close Oct. 29 — thus far leaving questions about the 174,275-square-foot plazaʼs future.

Mayor Ray Arroyo tells Pas-

cack Press he received official word about the closure and that there is no related pending application before the boroughʼs governing body or land-use boards.

Landlord Hekemian &Co. of Hackensack has an application with the state DEP for earth moving and an expansion, south, of the store footprint. Hekemian on its website touts the plaza, with its 1,000 parking spaces, as prime commercial space. It does not list Kmart as a key tenant, merely illustrating it as divisible.

— John Snyder

PT FIRE INSPECTOR –EMERSON BOROUGH, BERGEN COUNTY–10-20 hours per week, Salary DOQ.

Responsible for smoke/carbon monoxide detector/extinguisher, life hazard, non-life hazard and permit inspections as per NJAC 5:71-3.3; fire inspector certification required and 1 year of experience enforcing the Uniform Fire Code, completed or willing to complete HUD lead-based paint assessment training. Send cover letter and resume to Borough Administrator Rob Hermansen by email to administrator@emersonnj.org. EOE.

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Help WantedLandscaping: crew leader- clean DL, experience driving with trailers & trucks & running equipment & crews , 2 yrs. min. Good pay & hours. Growing company. 201-664-3130.

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The Chelsea assisted living facility in Washington Twp seeks a Building Service Director with knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC systems, plumbing, general repairs and maintenance.

Direct/oversee all aspects of maintenance and environmental services for the community 2+ years building maintenance experience managing a team including an assistant and housekeepers, budgeting experience, and ability to perform minor repairs. On-call required. Supervisory skills required. F/T, competitive salary and benefits. Send resumes to taronson@cslal.com EOE

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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