Talk about a home run! At the Sept. 24 meeting of the governing body, Mayor Keith Misciagna, alongside Council President John Ferguson, honored a group of young athletes for their outstanding achievements in youth baseball. Certificates of recognition were presented to the 9U and 10U Boys 2024 Northeast Bergen All Stars Travel Baseball League Champions and the 11U Boys 2024 North Jersey Suburban Baseball League Champions.
Misciagna praised the teams for their dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship, recognizing them as a source of pride for the community. “These young athletes have demonstrated not only talent but also a commitment to excellence, and itʼs our pleasure to celebrate their hard work and success,” Misciagna said. 9U Boys Northeast Bergen All Stars Travel Baseball League Champions The 9U Boys, who triumphed
in both the spring and summer seasons, were led by head coach Eric Rosa and assistant coaches Tom Brogan, Shaun Hamilton, Adam Kida, and Leigh Weiss. The roster of champions includes Bennet Brogan, Niko Franolic, Bryce Hamilton, Dylan Jobst, Nathan Kida, Ryan Klos, Johny Pierotti, Daniel Ramcharan, Nolan Rosa, Sohan Shah, Thomas Smith, and Brody Weiss. 10U Boys Northeast Bergen All Stars Travel Baseball League Summer Champions Also receiving recognition were the 10U Boys, coached by
head coach Eric Rosa with assistance from coaches Dave Fedzina, Joe Ribando, and Rob Waldorf. This group of young champions included Jack Breen, Carl Case, Henry Colaiacovo, Carter Fedzina, Griffin Kennedy, Paul Matich, Logan Reed, Anthony Ribando, Tyler Rosa, Declan Sharkey, and Dylan Waldorf.
11U Boys North Jersey Suburban Baseball League Summer Champions The 11U Boys, coached by Ryan Burdette and assisted by John Battaglia, Phil Di Gaetano, Jimmy Giordano, and Mickey
McPartland, were honored for their stellar performance this summer. Their roster included Gianni Battaglia, Connor Bianco, Reed Burdette, Michael Cronin, Tyler DiGaetano, A.J. Farina, James Giordano, Noah Justo, Kieran Kenlon, Colton Maus, Timmy McPartland, and Tyler Trass. The council chamber was filled with applause as the mayor and council congratulated the teams for their incredible seasons, marking a memorable night for these young athletes and their families. — John Snyder
RIVER VALE
October at River Vale Public Library
Hereʼs a roundup of events for adults at the River Vale Public Library this October. Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register at rivervalelibrary.org
NINTH CHANGE ORDER
River Valeʼs council approved a ninth change order at its Sept. 23 meeting, bringing the total extra charges for the public safety complex to $73,032. The latest change order, costing $1,192, was for “added furring at elevator CMU walls.” Administrator and CFO Gennaro Rotella expressed no major concerns, noting the $750,000 contingency fund had accounted for such changes. The project, awarded to Dobco, Inc. for nearly $15 million in November 2023, remains on track for spring/sum-
mer 2025 completion. Resolution 2024-201 listed six change orders (3, 4, 5R, 6R, 8, and 9), with no mention of earlier orders 1 or 2. The current contingency balance stands at $676,968. As reported earlier, additional change orders, including No. 10 ($1,014) and No. 12 ($955.20), may further reduce the fund, though their approval status remains unclear. The council approved two landscaping contracts, for pickleball courts and the DPW yard. — Michael Olohan
Library Clubs • Knit & Crochet – Friday, Oct. 11 & 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. • Mah Jongg – Tuesday, Oct.
1 & 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Special Events • Lecture: Reclaiming our Voices: Womenʼs Suffrage – Friday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. • Lecture: Medicare Basics – Friday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. • Concert: Hobart Trio – Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. • Lecture: Monet When He
Was Young – Monday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. • Lecture: Haunted Places in Bergen County – Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. • Workshop: Getting Through the Holidays with More Ease and Less Stress – Thursday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. • Lecture: The Bigfoot Experience with Mike Familant – Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1:30 p.m.
Financially focused series with ‘bite’
The session will focus on year-end planning and making the most of employee benefits during open enrollment. WESTWOOD
The Woman’s Club of Westwood and its Contemporaries committee invite the community to Benefits & Burger Bites, the third installment in their Financially Focused Females series. Hosted by Modera Wealth, the event is Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. at Modera Wealth, 56 Jefferson Ave. The session will focus on year-end planning and making the most of employee benefits during open enrollment. Certified Financial Planner Kelly Henning of Modera Wealth and Woman’s Club member Lizzie McPartland, CIPD, will lead the discussion. Attendees can enjoy burger bites and beverages. This event is free for Woman’s Club members and $5 for non-members. Space is limited; register at westwoodwomansclub.org. Proceeds will support the club’s scholarship fund.
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Cheers, certificates for youth baseball powerhouses
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