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Shovels in for township’s joint firehouse, ambulance headquarters
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Thomas Huvane of Hillsdale Troop 109 organizing food and blood drive, with covid testing. SEE PAGE 21
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Members, families, and friends of the townshipʼs volunteer fire and ambulance services cheered on the afternoon of Sept. 27 as officials dug shovels into a box of earth at the current firehouse and raised them with high hopes for the future. At the groundbreaking ceremony, for an upwards of $6 million new emergency services complex at 656 Washington Ave., Mayor Peter Calamari said it was an honor and privilege to participate. “Thankfully, most of us do not have to think about our emergency services too often… because weʼre blessed to have volunteers among us who do think about it every day and are ready to answer that call on a momentʼs notice,” he said. He added that the new construction “shows them our appreciation for all they do for our community. It shows that when it comes right down to it, nothing is more important than meeting the needs of our essential emergency services departments.” On Sept. 1, the Township Council awarded a $5,329,183 base bid contract to Tekcon Construction of Somerset, as recommended by town architect Robbie Conley of Woodbury Heights. Last year, the governing body agreed to appropriate $6 million
VOLUNTEER FIRE AND AMBULANCE personnel flank Mayor Peter Calamari at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new fire and ambulance HQ on Washington Avenue near Pascack Road. Work will take 12 to 14 months and there will be no interruption in service.
for the project, with $5,714,000 in financing. The decision to build a new headquarters was not taken lightly, Calamari said at the ceremony, noting that rates were favorable for borrowing and that a committee of emergency services leaders, the administration, and the town architect and engineer worked out an agreeable cost-benefit scheme. Township Administrator Robert Tovo told Pascack Press on Sept. 30 that a preconstruction meeting was imminent and that work likely would start early this month. Work will take 12 to 14 months and the township will see
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no interruption in fire or ambulance service, he said. The current firehouse will be knocked down. Just east of its current footprint, near Pascack Road, will rise a 2-story, 44-foot-tall, 20,338-square-foot fire station and ambulance corps HQ, according to the latest plans weʼve seen. Plans call for new traffic signals outside the firehouse to synchronize with emergency traffic, Calamari told Pascack Press in 2019. At some point, the Washington Avenue and Pascack Road intersection will be reconstructed under a shared services agreement the town is meant to be working
out with Bergen County. The Volunteer Ambulance Corps, now at 354 Hudson Ave., near the municipal building, will move into the first floor of the new firehouse. Basic needs for the firehouse—erected in 1951 for $60,000 and upgraded in the 1960s—include bay doors to fit modern trucks, space for volunteers to perform essential primary and support functions, room to store gear, and areas to dress and equip themselves prior to calls. Five bays will be available to the fire department, and two bays
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TO THE RESCUE
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The Bergen County Food Security Task Force rallies to the aid of the Tri-Boro Food Pantry and other high-demand pantries close to home. SEE PAGE 14
The valley just lost an icon with the passing of the Township of Washington’s Gabriel Marra, 91. Kristin Beuscher reports on Marra’s legacy…
SEE PAGE 4
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A long-discussed new Community Recreation Center—partially paid for by the developer of a five-story, 240-unit downtown retail-apartment complex—began to take shape Sept. 22 when the Borough Council hired an architect on retainer to come up with preliminary plans. The downtown developer is required to contribute $250,000 in soft costs (this retainer will be paid from that already established escrow account) and $500,000 toward construction, Borough Administrator Julie Falkenstern told Pascack Press. They are also responsible for being the general contractor of the new community center, she said. The developer, Park Ridge
Transit LLC, is constructing a fivestory, 240-unit complex with 17,000 square feet of ground-level retail space on 3.2 acres near the Kinderkamack Road-Park Avenue intersection. It includes 24 affordable rental apartments, and 423 parking spaces—mostly in an onsite parking garage. Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners, Lambertville, were hired Sept. 22 by council on a $20,000 retainer to provide design development, schematic design and architectural services for the development of a community recreation center. The purpose of these preliminary costs is for the architectural services related to establish the amount to be charged for the purpose for which bonds may be issued under Chapter 2 of Title 40A, said the consent resolution, which was approved unanimously.
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The Pascack Valley lost an icon last week with the passing of the Township of Washingtonʼs Gabriel Marra at the age of 91. For decades Marraʼs salon in Hillsdale had been a household name, and Marra himself gave back to so many local organizations during his lifetime. The following article first appeared in 2013 in the Pascack Historical Societyʼs quarterly publication “RELICS.” It was written by PHS Vice President Kristin Bonnett Beuscher, whose own mother, Janet (Barile) Bonnett, started working at Marraʼs back in 1969 at age 19. “You felt a sense of pride when you told people you worked at Marraʼs,” reflects Bonnett, a Hillsdale native who lives in the Township of Washington. “Gabe was really like a father figure to us all.”
THE MARRA FAMILYʼS beauty salon in Hillsdale grew up alongside the borough itself. In the years between Pasquale Marra first wielding a pair of shears at his Patterson Street barber shop in 1928, and his son, Gabe Marra, closing up shop at the same location in 2003, Hillsdaleʼs population grew from just 2,900 to over 10,000 as development boomed in the post-World War II era. It could be a golden time for business, if you knew how to keep the customers coming and adapt to a changing world. The Marras did both. The house at 59 Patterson St. held special meaning for the Marra family. Gabe Marra was
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born there and itʼs also where his father, Italian-born Pasquale Marra (also known as “Patsy”) set up shop right before the market crashed in 1929. The place was called the 78th Division Barber Shop, a nod to Pasqualeʼs Army unit during World War I. As one can guess by the name of the shop, it catered to a masculine clientele. Yet, around this time, women, too, began frequenting barber shops seeking the “bob” hairstyle that became synonymous with the 1920s. The boys getting clipped and shaved at Pasqualeʼs place werenʼt exactly thrilled with the feminine intrusion. In late 1929, Pasquale added onto the house and helped his sister, Sibyl, open an adjacent beauty THE STAFF of Marra’s outside the shop on Patterson Street in Hillsdale, early 1970s. Gabe Marra is at far right. salon for women. Not long after, in 1977, piece, or shining shoes for a dime, up his studies in music. In fact, that as an adult he would go on to Marra held a masterʼs degree in Gabeʼs role at the salon was run the shop into the 21st century. music education and a bachelorʼs altered. While vacationing in Ber“I was born right above my in trumpet performance from the muda, a serious moped accident caused permanent fatherʼs barber shop,” he said in a Manhattan School nerve damage and 1992 interview. “I remember my of Music. For limited mobility youth in Hillsdale as a time when years, he worked in Marraʼs right my friends and I swam and fished as a stylist by day arm. His hairstylin the town streams, hunted in its and played gigs at ist and trumpet fields, and played ballgames in its night. playing careers Marra began streets. I also remember sweeping were cut short. and cleaning my fatherʼs shop and playing trumpet Always one to learning the business of a beauty as a kid, inspired evolve, Marra salon from my Aunt Sibyl. She by a friend, prostudied business, was my mentor in the business.” fessional trumpet taking on a manaEarly in the 1950s, player Ed Leddy. gerial role at the He recalled in Pasqualeʼs wife and Gabeʼs mothsalon while passer, Christina, took over the salon a 2003 interview ing on his secrets Pascack PASQUALE AND Christina Marra and from Sibyl and it was renamed with to the next genera“Where Press, Beauty Salon. In the Marraʼs their boys Gabriel (the youngest), tion of hairWendyʼs is now same decade, Gabeʼs studies at A YOUNG Gabe Marra and his Joseph, and Michael in the 1930s. dressers. college were interrupted when he there used to be a wife, Sondra. Marraʼs Hair In a nostalgic column in the was sent to Korea for military two- or threeHillsdale News on May 5, service during wartime. When he story building, Leddy Coal & Oil, and Nail Designs closed on July 1973, local resident Elaine Rin- came home to Hillsdale, he and [Ed] would practice up on the 12, 2003 and the land was sold to grose posed to her readers, worked at the salon while picking third floor. I would sit on the rail- a developer. Some staff members road tracks and just were there for nearly four “Remember when Sibyl Marra listen to him prac- decades, and Gabe himself had (Mrs. George Gereghty) opened been surrounded by the business tice.” her beauty shop next to her In 1965, when for all of his 75 years. Many brother Patʼs barber shop on Sibyl retired, Gabe appreciated the way in which the Patterson Street? How all the became a partner in salon blended old ways, such as girls loved Sibyl! She listened the beauty shop the domed hair dryers and familto all our little love affairs and along with his moth- ial atmosphere, with modern servschool problems and did everyer. Always a family ices and posh Aveda hair prodthing to make us feel pretty. affair, in the 1970s ucts. Many clients remained loyal Whenever I see Sibyl I think of Gabeʼs cousin Ray- to their Marraʼs stylists, following her sweetness and patience, trymond entered the them to the new salons where they ing to make each of us just right business, as did found employment. for the junior prom.” A large condominium buildGabeʼs daughter, Little did a young Gabe Laura, marking the ing now stands in the location of Marra know, as he was using a third generation to the old Patterson Street salon. magnet to pick up hairpins from work at the salon. the salon floor for a penny a PASQUALE AT WORK in the barber shop.
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Mayor Michael Ghassali shared a slew of town updates in a recent note to residents. Here are a few highlights:
• Election. Ballots have been mailed to registered voters and should be received by Oct. 7. For more information visit montvale.org/government/elections. • Shredding event. Montvale is hosting a shredding event for Montvale and River Vale residents on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Memorial Drive. • Montvale 2020 Road Program. Additional roads for 2020 include Moulton Drive, Conrad Court and Heather Ridge Lane which were milled and paved on Sept. 14. Micro-surfacing was completed on Sept. 17 on Huff Terrace, Candlelight Drive, Shephard Drive and Olde Lantern Court. Micro-surfacing Payment No. 1 was submitted for this work: $72,894.18, which was $2,781.30 under budget. • FY 2020 NJDOT Road Program. American Asphalt & Milling Services began concrete curbing, sidewalk and ramp work on Paragon & Philips the week of Sept. 28. Milling and paving are expected to begin the following two weeks, weather permitting. The bid amount was $427,896.28 and the NJDOT grant was for
$220,000.00. • Montvale FY 2019 NJDOT Road Program. Progress Payment No. 1 was on the agenda for the Sept. 29 meeting for Cifelli & Son for Edgren Way and Ramapo Road. Work, delayed due to the water main break during final paving, was completed on Aug. 7. Maser is reviewing a proposed change order due to the water main break. • La Trenta Field Synthetic Turf. The contractor for much of the site work, Dakota Excavating Contractor Inc., submitted Progress Payments No. 2 & 3 which were on the agenda for the Sept. 29. All site work is complete. Paperwork will be prepared by Maser for submittal to Bergen County for reimbursement. The Borough was awarded $113,538 in 2017 and $65,000 in 2018 for the synthetic turf installation. • Bergen County/Magnolia Avenue Bridge Replacement. Maser has met with three of the five residents who will be affected by temporary and/or permanent easements on their properties. This county project is still expected to be out to bid this fall. The construction schedule has not been finalized but is still projected for the last quarter of 2020. • PSE&G Gas Main Replacement. PSE&G continues to install new gas mains in the area
immediately east of the Pascack Brook and north of Grand Avenue. Maser met with residents on Greenbriar Lane after contacting Maser and PSEG to address complaints about patches over the trenches for the mains and laterals. PSEG also said they will address concerns on all streets in the area. PSE&G has restarted their program to replace the gas mains and laterals to the homes in the eastern half of the borough and will have an emergency response team available for gas leaks, should they be needed. Building • Municipal HVAC Repairs. No change: The borough is looking to replace the rooftop unit that services the Police Department through the state contract. The existing unit, one of the oldest units on the roof, dates from 2003. • 26 North Kinderkamack Property Acquisition. No change. Maser has completed a majority of the Phase I investigation and are reviewing historical information in the borough files. Additional sampling was required due to the numerous layers of asbestos floor tiles, resulting in additional laboratory costs much higher than our original proposal. For more information from the Borough of Montvale, visit montvale.org.
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told members they needed the council to take strong action on the complaints. Council President Stacey Feeney, a resident of Northgate condominiums, said she had experienced the noise as well, and empathized with parents. She noted that although “Seasons has a right to operate and operate outside” she said that there is also a resolution to the issue. Council Vice President Arthur Cumming agreed, noting “There has to be some compromise and resolution” to allow Seasons to hold events, make a living, and for residents nearby to live in a comfortable environment. He said he was “very familiar” with noise ordinances, noting CONTINUED ON PAGE 29
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Mark your calendar for the Upper Pascack Valley CROP Hunger Walk, held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18. Due to the pandemic, there will be no centralized kick-off for the walk as in past years. Walkers who register will use Wood Dale Park to demonstrate their support for feeding the needy. Now in its 47th year, the Upper Pascack Valley CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk has raised more than
$500,000 to respond to food crisis walkers include First Congregationand to help people develop their al Church, Our Lady Mother of the Church, Temple Beth Sholom, Our abilities to produce food. The walk—a program of the Lady of Mercy, Park Ridge United Church World Services (CWS), an Methodist, and Temple Emanuel. international nonprofit organization They will each have individual that brings together people of dif- campaigns to solicit walkers and ferent faiths to respond to emergen- sponsors. Last week, organizers told Pascies from New Jersey to Haiti to Syria, and develops clean water cack Press that last year 70 walkers and food production capabilities— generated more than $20,000 in is an interfaith project of six reliPASCACK VALLEY gious congregations here. Local congregations recruiting
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Although clear aligners for straightening teeth seems like new technology, we have actually been using them for the past 20 years. And during this time weʼve amassed a great deal of knowledge in how to make the aligners as effective as conventional braces. When clear aligners first appeared in the late 1990s their use was limited to closing small spaces and aligning mildly crowded teeth. Today, we can treat mod-
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meet virtually, welcome new members. The morning group meets at 10:30 a.m. on the first Monday of every month (Oct. 5, “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett). The afternoon group meets at noon on the second Monday of every month (Oct. 19, “Manhattan Beach” by Jennifer Egan). To join a group, call Lorissa Lightman at (201) 391-5090 or email lorissa.lightman@montvale.bccls.org and provide your name, phone number, and BCCLS Library barcode number. • Zoom to the Moon is a Zoom storytime for age 2 and up. Meets Thursday mornings through Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. You and your young ones can join Ms. Liz for reading, sharing, singing, and having fun. Register on the activities calendar via the libraryʼs website. • Learn the basics of Medicare & Open Enrollment with Mark Brownstein, CSA, in an online program Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. Topics include enrollment timelines and deadlines, Medicare supplement, Med Advantage and prescription drug plans. A Zoom link will be sent, via email, on the day before the event. You must pre-register for access. • The Montvale Library is starting a True Crime Book Club MONTVALE that will meet monthly to discuss a different true crime book. Mem12 Mercedes Drive, Suite 100 bership is capped at 12 people. (201) 391-5090 The time and date of meetings montvalelibrarynj.org • The Montvale Library spon- will be determined. For now, sors two Monday Book Discus- meetings will be virtual on Zoom. sion Groups. Both groups, which Sign up on the libraryʼs website.
EMERSON 20 Palisade Ave. (201) 261-5604 emersonlibrary.org • Magical Melodies meets Monday, Oct. 5 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Facebook Live. High-energy songs, dance, and instruments, then a trombone parade with Mr. Chris. Ages 2–4. • Baby & Me on Facebook Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 11:30 a.m. Introduces songs, dance and finger plays with stuffed animals and rhymes. Newborn to 2. • Cooking For Happiness, a Zoom-based cooking series for adults, begins Wednesday, Oct. 7. Facilitator Avi Feld describes it as a program for people who want easy homemade or semi-homemade comfort foods that can be prepared and put on the table quickly. The recipe for Oct. 7 is Cranberry Apple Crisp. Other dates: Nov. 4, Pumpkin Pie; Dec. 2, Spinach Potato Latkes. Find registration link and ingredient list on the libraryʼs website. • Boxing for Fitness & Fun, a new program for adults, runs Friday mornings through December. Presented by the Jewish Home Family, these classes are free and will be held through Zoom. Certified Rock Steady boxing coach Tom Elliott leads. Register on the libraryʼs website.
• Highlights of Central Park: A Virtual Tour is set for Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the sights, attractions and history of the jewel of New York City in this lecture by local historian Mario Medici. A Zoom link will be e-mailed on the day of the event. Register online.
PARK RIDGE 51 Park Ave. (201) 391-5151 parkridge.bccls.org • Miss Renee Reads the Classics for Kids Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Visit the libraryʼs Facebook for the best classic books in kidfriendly versions. • Storytime with Miss Sherri Thursday sat 10 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook page (Park Ridge Public Library-NJ). Stories, songs, and a craft. • Crafts with Miss Renee Friday at 10:30 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook page. You must call the library the Monday– Thursday before the craft to reserve your craft kit and it must be picked up that day. All ages are invited to participate. • Join Miss Eileen Saturdays for the Book It Club. Stories, science and more geared toward kids in primary grades. Takes place on the libraryʼs Facebook page Saturdays at 10 a.m. RIVER VALE 412 Rivervale Road (201) 391-2323 rivervalelibrary.org • River Vale Library presents the Great Pumpkin Decorating
Contest! Email a picture of your best book-themed decorated pumpkin before Oct. 15 to tyne.runfeldt@rivervale.bccls.org. Include your name, grade, and what book or book character your pumpkin is based on. Then vote online for your favorite pumpkin Oct. 16–25. Winners will receive a $20 Dunkinʼ Donuts gift card and have their
pumpkinʼs picture displayed on the libraryʼs website. • Fall Crafts-to-Go is for kids in pre-K to grade 5. During the week of Oct. 5, stop by the library to pick up a hedgehog magnet craft to take home. Supplies limited. First come, first CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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As September marked Hunger Action Month, on the morning of Sept. 29 Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and Freeholder Tracy Zur, liaison to the Bergen County Food Security Task Force, along with the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office, delivered about 1,000 boxes of essential food items and 15,000 pounds of produce from the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Supplies were distributed to five food pantries experiencing extremely high demand: the TriBoro Food Pantry in Park Ridge, the Glen Rock Gurudwara, Christ Episcopal Church in Teaneck, NJ Food and Clothing Rescue in Little Ferry, and the Franciscan Community Development Center in Fairview. Organizers said this is the kickoff of “a more profound collaboration” between the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and the County of Bergen. The Bergen County Food Security Task Force, which was spearheaded by Bergen County Freeholder Tracy Zur in collaboration with the Bergen County Executiveʼs Office, officially launched on July 15 in response to the unprecedented increase in food insecurity in Bergen County after the onset of the pandemic.
After their initial launch, the Task Force has collected data to better understand hunger in Bergen County, as well as bring key stakeholders together to develop best practices for food distribution and infrastructure development. Their initial survey showed that demand at over half of Bergen Countyʼs food pantries has increased by 50, with some experiencing an over 200 percent increase since March. Tedesco said in a press release, “Over the course of this pandemic, the County of Bergen has brought community stakeholders from nonprofits, local municipalities, and private organizations all together in an effort to respond to the needs of our residents, whether it be providing easy access to COVID-19 testing, supplying essential frontline workers with necessary PPE, or making sure our local food pantries can keep up with demand.” He added, “By connecting local food banks with local food supplies, the Bergen County Food Security Task Force serves as a critical matchmaker and facilitator, strengthening the food safety net so many residents are relying on.” Zur added, “Food insecurity in Bergen County is real, with too many of our neighbors going hun-
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Park Ridge Recreation announces its new outdoor line dancing class weather permitting on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Davies Memorial Field Pavilion behind Park Ridge Borough Hall, 53 Park Ave. Instructor Janet Manning has taught line dancing many years in local adult schools and municipalities. The 45-minute class is $6 per session. Social distancing and mask rules must be observed. Wear sneakers, as the ground is concrete. Complete forms at class. For more information, call Recreation Director Liz Falkenstern at (201) 573-1800 ext. 521. ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE IN THE SERVICE DIRECTORY IN THE PASCACK PRESS.
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cilantro, and lettuce on them.” The site is the Park Ridge Municipal Pool on Colony Avenue. Pickup is available from noon to 6 p.m. Rich said the food bankʼs focus is not limited to the Pascack Valley. Indeed, Janelle Larghi, who runs the pantry as a volunteer, explains that the food pantry does not have boundaries: “They help families from all of Bergen, Passaic and Rockland counties. Weʼll keep that going with this drive and taco event.” Volunteers and corporate sponsors are needed. They can contact Steve Rich. “We will follow all covid precautions with all volunteers practicing social distancing, masks and gloves. We have also secured sanitizers and wash stations for hands, etc.,” he said. Charlie Barthel of Chase Transport will have a truck onsite to accept food donations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the pantry. All donations will be disinfected prior to going into the truck. “We have reached out to local restaurants and chefs to do some cooking and making some specials using the products we have. As of this moment, Chris Deletto of Jackʼs Cafe in Westwood will be there and he is talking to other
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Goya Foods have jumpstarted the campaign with generous donations through Goya Gives.” Rich told Pascack Press that Goya is donating 12 pallets of food for the food bank, with 6,700 cans of chickpeas, 6,500 boxes of yellow rice, 4,300 cans of whole kernel corn, and 3,600 cans of organic coconut water. “On top of that, they will be donating another couple of pallets of the condiments, marinades, tortillas for the event. This is a tractor trailer of food,” Rich said. He added, “We are going to be grilling 400 pounds of whole pork shoulders, (donated by B&M meat market) and 500 pounds of chicken. (We are working with others for donations).” For sure, he said, “The food will not be your typical tacos. These will be freshly marinated and cut like real Mexican street food. They will have cheese, pico de gallo (Goya), jalapeno,
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The Steve Rich Group and Guardian Data Destruction are proud to announce their food drive for the Tri-Boro Food Pantry on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Park Ridge Municipal Pool. In April the same group, with scores of volunteers, fed more than 2,700 people. At the Taco Fest, you can pick up tacos and make a food or financial donation to the food bank, and itʼs for a great cause. According to Steve Rich, “We will be delivering meals to all the local hospitals. All police, fire, ambulance (first responders) can come in our drive-thru and pick up tacos.” He added, “The general public can also come in and pick up food for themselves and their family. We will only ask that you make a donation at the site to the food pantry.” According to the event announcement, “Our friends at
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served. • Virtual Chair Yoga meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. This gentle form of yoga is specially designed for seniors and people with disabilities to help them strengthen, stretch and tone the body, and to connect body, mind and spirit. Students will need a sturdy chair and an area free from clutter and noise. This program is held via Zoom. Visit the libraryʼs website to register. • River Vale residents in grades 2–5 are invited to learn about the traditions and celebrations of Dia de los Muertos with Adriana Lopez-Alvarez and make their own sugar skull lantern. Program is on Zoom, Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. Craft supplies must be picked up prior to the pro-
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gram date. Registration is required to access the meeting. • Fall Story Time meets Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Led by Miss Tyne, there will be stories, songs, and fun for little ones. Register online for each individual session. Crafts can be picked up each week to do at home. • River Vale Readers, a book club for grades 2–3, will meet virtually on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. to discuss “Ghoulia” by Barbara Cantini. Copies available at the front desk or through Hoopla. This program is held via Zoom. Registration required. TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON 144 Woodfield Road (201) 664-4586 twpofwashingtonpl.org
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libraryʼs website. • Itʼs all Fun and Games on Friday afternoons on the libraryʼs Facebook. Visit for games and fun—from Scattergories to weekly questions, puzzles, and more. • Get ready for Nailed It…The Halloween Edition! Staff will post a sweet treat with basic instructions on Facebook on Monday, Oct. 12 and you must do your best to recreate the look! Entries are due to allyssa.battaglia@washingtontwp.bccls.org by 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. All entries will be posted on the libraryʼs Facebook. The winners, determined by public vote, will win a prize. There are two entry categories: grades 3–5 and grades 6 and up.
nesdays at noon on Facebook Live. Adults are invited to join Allyssa every week as she brings you into her kitchen to cook up a new dish or two. The recipes are from cookbooks that are available through digital sources Libby and Hoopla. • Yoga with Miss Danielle is Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live. For ages 18 months and up. • STEAM Thursdays, a program for school-age kids, runs Thursdays at 4 p.m. Lego challenges, books, crafts, experiments, and cooking—each week itʼs something new! Some weeks will be with items from home, some with materials from the library you pick up in advance. Links will be posted on Facebook and YouTube as well as the libraryʼs website. • Friday Friends, a storytime for babies and toddlers up to 2, runs Fridays at 10 a.m. Features rhymes, songs, and a short story. Sign up online to pick up an early literacy bag with a scarf and shaker to join in. Links posted on YouTube, Facebook, and the
WESTWOOD 49 Park Ave. (201) 664-0583 westwoodpubliclibrary.org • “What is a Watershed?” a Zoom program for grades 3–5, runs Monday, Oct. 5 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Kids learn what a watershed is and how pollutants that flow into tributaries and storm drains end up in our waterways. Students will watch a watershed demonstration to create one on their own. Register for access. • Story Time Science for children in grades K–2 runs on Instagram Live this Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Your child will listen to a short fairy tale and then watch a simple experiment that relates to the story. Register on the libraryʼs website. • IN-PERSON EVENT: The library will hold an Outside Book Sale on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. There will be a small collection of used books for sale. • STEM: Python Art for kids in grades 4–5 meets on Zoom this Thursday, Oct. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. Register now to learn Python coding skills and how to manipulate the codes to create art. • IN-PERSON EVENT: A Kiddie Drive In (ages 1–6) will take place in the library parking lot Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Construct your box car and watch a 30-minute movie, “Room on the Broom.” Box car supplies and snack will be provided. Please bring one shoe box (no top). All children and their care-
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DR. KAPLAN: ‘Secrets to Avoid Stress and Reduce Anxiety’
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of your brain and body. Another way to avoid physical stress is to make sure the body is balanced. For example, if you are playing golf and are always twisting in one direction, practice swinging the other way, so you donʼt just build the muscles on one side of your body. If you are a sanitation worker and are always tossing garbage over your left shoulder, start tossing it over your right shoulder. Make sure you do not do activities that only use one part of your body. This will avoid physical imbalances and help your brain and body function better and feel better. Emotional stress is even more important to deal with than the physical. To do so, you might have to move out of a big city and into the suburbs, to seek out nature and relative calm. Or you might have to quit an unsatisfying job. If the job pays well, but the hours add stress to your life, your boss is mean, and you don't get along with your coworkers, it might be time to start looking in the classifieds. In this case, the stress is not worth the money. Without your health, nothing else matters, including money. Emotional stress is a true silent killer. Monday morning is the most common time for a heart attack. People are stressed out about going to a job they hate. The worst phrase in the world is TGIF. It means that people do not like their jobs, and can't wait for the weekend. You should love to wake up Monday morning full of energy and excited to go to work. Your job should be rewarding and related to your passion. It should involve helping others and allow room for growth and progress. Progress is
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your emotional stress. The third major type of stress is biochemical stress. This includes the chemicals we are exposed to in our lives. In the past, we discussed many products that contain chemicals we should avoid, like aerosol sprays, deodorants, bleaches, perfumes, colognes, candles, and most suntan lotions. These products are not only toxic to the environment, but they are also toxic to inhale and are toxic to your skin. In addition to chemical exposure, we also need to limit metal exposure such as aluminum, mercury, fluoride, lead and arsenic. Many people are exposed to aluminum from antiperspirants, cooking pans, foils, cans, medications, and even in the air. Exposure to mercury usually occurs from eating big fish and leaking of dental fillings. Fluoride can be found in drinking water, in toothpaste, and is also administered during dental cleanings, as well. Lead can be found in drinking water, old houses, and batteries. Lastly, one more common metal that causes toxicity in our bodies is arsenic which can be found in apple juice, water, rice,
and cereal. If you check your levels of these metals and they are high, you might want to discuss with your doctor a way to lower your levels. Simple cheap and easy ways to do this are drinking celery juice in the morning or taking supplements such as bentonite clay. A more invasive and very risky procedure to eliminate these metals from your body is called chelation therapy, but that should only be done as a last resort because it can cause other problems as well. If you reduce the three stresses mentioned in this article, you are less likely to be affected by the most common chronic conditions and will therefore function better, feel better, and live better. If you or someone you know is dealing with anxiety or stress and are interested in learning about ways to improve your health without drugs or surgery please attend our FREE Zoom teleseminar on Wednesday Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m.: “Secrets to Reducing Stress & Anxiety.” Space is limited, so call (201) 261-2150 or email info@kaplanbrainandbody.com today to reserve your spot and we will send you the link.
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THESAVVYSENIOR:Don’t fall for misinformation and propaganda Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors detect fake news? My mother, 75, BY JIM MILLER shares a lot of misinformation with her family and friends that she sees on Facebook. I’ve talked to her about it, but for some reason she has a difficult time deciphering real news from fake news and propaganda. — Frustrated Daughter Dear Frustrated, Unfortunately, the digital misinformation problem your mom is experiencing is not uncommon. According to researchers from Princeton and New York University, people 65 and older are up to seven times more likely to share fake news and dubious links on social media than their younger counterparts.
Why? There are several theories. The first is that many seniors started using social media sites like Facebook only within the past five or six years and may lack the digital literacy skills to identify false or misleading content. Some other possible theories are that most seniors experience some cognitive decline as they age, making them more likely to fall for hoaxes. Many older Americans also suffer from chronic loneliness which can cause them to share misinformation as an attempt to make connections with other people. And studies have shown that older people are generally more trusting than younger generations, which can make them more gullible. All this is particularly concerning now as we sit in the midst of a global health pandemic and a 2020 election season, both of which are ripe with misinformation, rumors and conspir-
acy theories. And seniors are prime targets of this false/misleading information because they are much more likely to vote than their younger cohorts and are much more vulnerable to getting sick and dying if they contract COVID-19.
Where to Get Help To help your mom detect and combat online misinformation there are several great resources she can turn to that offer free courses and tips. One is MediaWise for Seniors, a project of the Poynter Institute, which offers two free online courses to help seniors detect and combat online misinformation – see Poynter.org/mediawise-for-seniors. The first four-week course has already filled up, but your mom can still enroll in a selfdirected course called “Hands-On Lessons to Separate Fact and Fiction Online.” It is hosted by Christiane Amanpour and Joan Lunden, and is scheduled to begin Sept. 24, but she can take the course anytime. In addition, Poynter has worked with AARP to produce Fact Tracker interactive videos and a webinar on spotting and filtering misinformation at AARP.org/facttracker. Some other free course options you should look into include Senior Planet, which is offering a one-hour online course on “How to Spot Fake News” at SeniorPlanet.org. The News Literacy Project that provides the Checkology virtual classroom, which was initially created for middle and high school students, is now offering an independent learners option that is ideal for older adults – see Get.Checkology.org. Their lessons will help your mom detect the difference between news, opinion and propaganda. And Coursera, a free worldwide online learning platform, which offers an in-depth sixweek course called “Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens,”
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dress before a call. The new bays will provide more height for fire trucks, which now have 1.5 inches of clearance. Theyʼll also have a 14-foot door, adding 4 feet of clearance. The facility will be the most significant local project undertaken in some time. It is be expected to
‘IT SERVED US WELL.’ The firehouse at 656 Washington Ave., now too cramped, will fall following decades of use. protect the township and—through mutual aid—its neighbors for the lionʼs share of the 21st century. Also speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony were the Rev. Raymond Rodrigue, former fire chief James Zaconie, Fire Chief Kevin Zitko, Ambulance Corps Capt. Robert Rayve, former fire chief Pete Insetta, former Ambulance Corps Capt. Richard Miras, and Fire Department President Mike Agnello. Guests included the governing body, Police Chief Richard Skinner, past New Jersey State Firemenʼs Association President George Heflick, and past Montvale Fire Chief Clint Miller. (Architect Robbie Conley designed Montvaleʼs new firehouse, which was approved in 2015 and dedicated in 2018.) Zitko, thanking taxpayers, said in part, “This is a historic moment in both the capital and construction marketplaces.
Frankly, there has not been a more affordable time in recent memory to execute a project of this magnitude.” He noted the current firehouse was built in 1951 as a three-bay structure. As needs and equipment grew in size and number, the department added two bays and the second floor in 1965. “The firehouse has served us well for 69 years. Over the last 30 years the size of the trucks and the equipment we are required to have has increased exponentially, to the point that it can no longer be housed in the current facility,” he said. Rayve said in part, “We are optimistic that this high-visibility location, as well as the dramatic improvements and modernization over our current headquarters, will help us to do an even better job of serving the residents of our town and the surrounding towns.” He said, “We know there will
FIRE CHIEF Kevin Zitko was one of several speakers Sept. 27 at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Township of Washington’s new volunteer fire and ambulance service headquarters on Washington Avenue. — John Snyder photo be challenges ahead for all of us. For the ambulance corps, moving out of a building weʼve occupied for about 50 years will be a big job. More like an extraction than a move.” He added, “We will embrace those challenges.” Meanwhile, the WTVAC is in search of overwintering space for its backup ambulance rig. If you can donate a space large enough, call the corps at (201) 664-3784. For video of the groundbreaking ceremony, visit WCTVNJ online.
Football, cheer merge with Westwood programs
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News from the town administration regarding football and cheer programs: In a note posted to Facebook last week, town officials said that due to declining participation in the local football program, the decision was made to merge the township program with the Westwood program for this year. Because cheer and football
are closely related, cheer was also merged with Westwood for this year. “This was the only practical way to ensure those children and parents who wanted to participate in a recreation football program had access to one,” read the note, signed by Mayor Peter Calamari, Rec Director Eamonn Twomey, and Cheer Program Coordinator
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The Emerson Public Library set a “Summer Quest” reading goal for its young patrons. Children in pre-K through grade 2 were asked to collectively read 1,000 books, while kids in grades 3–6 were tasked with collectively reading for 1,000 minutes. The program had 35 participants who recorded books or minutes online. The kids met that goal—and then some! The library announced that the younger group logged 1,210 books read, while
the older kids read for an astonishing 4,283 minutes! The library noted a few standout readers, whose books/time logged was among the highest. For pre-K to 2, it was Arya Sontag, Jude Sontag, Hailey Ciavaglia, Ryan Murdock, and Sofia DaSilva. In grades 3–6, the standouts were Aaron Soohoo, Gabriella Khiami, Jordan Shaw, Joshua Varghese, Lila Hassett, Zachary Kist, and Louis Yacono.
Desserie Morgan. After this year, the three said, “a new, private organization will be formed to ensure equal representation from both towns” to support the programs. “We are pleased to continue to build on our relationship with our neighbors in Westwood for the mutual benefit of all our residents. Cooperative efforts like this are a natural fit given our shared school system, and provides another area of benefit for our children and are just another example of what makes the Township of Washington such a terrific place to live and raise a family,” the note read.
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wood. A convenience fee will be collected within the app for those who opt for a coinless transaction. According to Mayor Ray Arroyo, the Parking Authorityʼs ability to give commuters and shoppers in downtown Westwood a modern, convenient, and safe option to pay for parking is most welcome. “It highlights the boroughʼs ongoing efforts to improve the safety, accessibility, and appeal of its central business district for residents, business, investors, and visitors,” he told Pascack Press on Sept. 30. After considering recommen-
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dations from the Mayorʼs Economic Recovery Task Force, the Parking Authority moved quickly to re-engage with ParkMobile, one of several potential vendors the Authority had been actively vetting throughout 2019. According to Parking Authority Chairman Joe Letizia, “While ParkMobile was initially considered for the Borough Hall commuter lot, the pandemic inspired a more expansive decision to implement ParkMobile town-wide.” Councilwoman and Westwood Parking Authority Liaison Cheryl Hodges added that “Westwood is very pleased to offer more meter payment options. As council liaison to the Health Depart-
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tions within the user-friendly app, how-to guides will be posted in municipal parking lot kiosks and on the borough website, westwoodnj.gov. Information on purchasing of resident and nonresident commuter decals for use of the Borough Hall lots will be released in November. Also employing ParkMobile
How it works To pay for parking with the ParkMobile app, a user enters the zone number posted on the stickers and signs around the meters. The user then selects the amount of time needed and touches the Start Parking button to begin the session. The user can then extend PASCACK VALLEY the time of the parking session right from the app, without having to go back to the meter. Stickers will begin to pop up The St. Thomas More Counduring the first half of October. In cil #2188 Westwood/Hillsdale, 40 addition to the on screen direcCrest St. in Westwood, invites you to Octoberfest on Friday, Oct. 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. The menu includes sauerbraten, knockwurst, bratwurst, red cabbage, sauerkraut, potato pancakes, applesauce, dessert, and coffee/tea. Bar service is available. a canned item for our local food The cost is $15 per person or pantry. You will be helping create $35 per family (parents and memories for others.” The blood drive runs Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Hillsdale Ave. Appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor keywords Eagle Scout Thomas. For a limited time, the American Red Cross will test blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies as an additional health service to its donors. On the day of donation eat a healthy meal a few hours beforehand, and drink extra water. Bring your ID. To use Rapid Pass to save 15 minutes in processing, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass. CALL TODAY!
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Thomas Huvane of Boy Scout Troop 109 doesnʼt have many memories of his grandfather and namesake Thomas J. Rooney, who died when Tommy was 4, following a seven-year battle with prostate cancer with bone metatasis. The memories Tommy does have of his grandfather are thanks to the blood transfusions that extended the elder Tommyʼs life. Thatʼs what inspired Huvaneʼs idea of a blood drive in memory of his grandfather as his Eagle Scout project—that and the present situation at hand. The dire need for blood right now, in light of COVID 19 and all the other diagnoses that warrant blood transfusions. “Blood is universal. It is needed by everyone and overrides all differences; it unites us in our
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patch equipment and special law enforcement officers in our schools. Weʼve invested in muchneeded capital equipment to ensure improved services like leaf and snow removal. And we improved quality of life by facilitating a $1 million donation for library improvements, obtaining grants for park and field upgrades and adding more robust town events. I was also instrumental in establishing Unity in the Valley, a group of elected officials, religious leaders, student groups, and law enforcement committed to building tolerance and understanding in the Pascack Valley. Those who know me are likely to say that Iʼm level-headed and not prone to knee-jerk reactions and that I listen to all sides of an issue in order to make an informed decision. I try to be a voice of reason in what can sometimes be contentious situations. Some supporters of my oppo-
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nents have called me silent. Thatʼs because they know their candidates have no accomplishments or community involvement to talk about, so they fabricate a label to deflect attention from that. But unlike them, I choose to remain silent in the political rhetoric and will continue to do my talking through the results I achieve for the residents of Hillsdale. So, no matter what your party affiliation on the national or state level, please consider whoʼs best for you on a Hillsdale level. I ask you to please consider reelecting me and my running mate, Zoltan Horvath. Anthony DeRosa Hillsdale
Settlement foes speak on election
To the editor: ON MONDAY, SEPT. 14, our Town Council voted 4-2 to authorize the borough to settle its
lawsuits with Valley Chabad. Our petition opposing this settlement and with nearly 500 [residentsʼ] signatures was delivered to the mayor and council ahead of the vote. Despite WCL residentsʼ overwhelming opposition, some of our elected officials refused to care. Mayor Rendo fully supported this unfair settlement along with councilpersons Gross, Singleton, Falanga, and Gadaleta, who voted for it. We are grateful to Councilman Craig Marson and Councilwoman Angela Hayes who heard the concerns of WCL residents and voted against the settlement. Mayor Rendo purposefully misled the public, telling the Pascack Press that more people favored this settlement than were against it. We obtained, via the Open Public Records Act, emails sent to the mayor and council on this settlement matter and found that, out of 103 emails in favor of settling, only 48 were from WCL residents. A majority of those in favor of the Valley Chabad settlement were from towns as far away as Bloomfield, Totowa and Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. We requested that this issue
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Questions on township’s 2020 budget
To the editor: IʼVE SAID IT before, and Iʼm saying it again. Regarding the 2020 township budget considerations, there are millions of people unemployed, furloughed, working reduced hours and have taken pay cuts, or both. Iʼm sure many of us fall into one of these categories and our families have been negatively impacted financially, if not now most likely soon. I will repeat myself at the risk of being rude. There must be 50 ways to prepare a budget! The council is responsible for delivering an accurate and prudent budget for the township and considering the tough financial times we are and will experience. I ask the council to consider the below although not all inclusive, while the budget process is ongoing. • Have any employees been asked to work reduced hours? • Have all 2020 union and nonunion new hires been frozen? • Have all 2020 increases, union and nonunion, been frozen? • Has all travel and lodging for seminars been canceled? • Have expenses that will be not needed due to closure of
building been reduced? • Has the holiday party been canceled? • Have all reserves and trust funds that sat idle for years, until 2016, been plowed back into the respective lines items so we are not double taxed? • Have all grants and available state money being taken advantage of? • Have any unnecessary capital projects been moved to 2021? • Have all funded but unused ordinances been canceled? • Have all revenues that will be decreased due to the virus been considered? • Have all expenses directly reliant on revenues (fees) been reduced? • Are there any discussions with the Westwood Regional Board of Education, since their spend has been reduced? The bottom line that our taxes are a function of total expenses, less revenues, less surplus. The resultant being the amount needed to be raised by taxes. We havenʼt had a municipal tax increase since 2016. In my opinion surplus should not be used to fund any of the above expenses that can be reduced or frozen. Tough times require tough but smart decisions. Should anybody need my help, Iʼm here. Be safe and stay well. Robert Bruno Township of Washington
On racism, guilt by association
To the editor: AN OPEN LETTER to people who intend to vote for Trump, but who donʼt consider themselves racist. Youʼre voting for Donald Trump but don't consider yourself racist? I may not know whatʼs in your heart, but I can see that when you support the candidate of white supremacy, you are aligning yourself with white supremacists, adding weight and power to their racism, even if you donʼt consider yourself racist. When you vote, no one will sort out the “racist” Trump votes from the “not racist” Trump votes. If you vote for Trump, your vote will go into the same pile with those cast by voters who support Trump because of, not in spite of, his racism, xenophobia, and malevolence. Your CONTINUED ON PAGE 23
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Zitelli for Schumacher in Montvale
To the editor: I AM ENDORSING Jarret Schumacher for Montvale Council. Jarret is well versed on the issues that impact Montvale residents and he frequently attendsmayor and council meetings. Since moving to Montvale six years ago, Jarret has been actively involved in our town. He is a soccer coach in MAL and he is a member of the Mayorʼs Advisory Council. Jarret designed and managed the survey that many of us took a few years ago. The survey allowed us to provide input on things that are important to us as Montvale residents. Montvale is a great place to live, however, we need to plan for its future. Montvale, like every town in New Jersey needs to provide affordable housing. While we are doing this today, things will change when our agreements for affordable housing expire in 2025. Jarret knows that we need to start planning now. We also need to determine what to do with the site of the former swim club and community center. Jarret knows this and will engage residents to develop these plans. Jarret and his wife Colleen have two young daughters. He wants our town to be a great place to live now and in the future for his family and yours. Bob Zitelli Montvale
McGuire for Timmerman and Carbo
To the editor: I AM WRITING to endorse the team of Mike Timmerman and Carl Carbo for Council! Young, energized and fully committed to work for residents, these two family men will bring fresh ideas to the dais, which will be an enhancement to the Emerson governing body. They are also a team that understands the importance of maintaining the small town charm that Emerson holds dear, while working toward a bright future for the community! Mike and Carl donʼt just believe in the values of the “Family Town,” they exhibit those values in their daily lives! They are both involved community members, always looking to give back in their free time. Mike and Carl both volunteer with their children's extracurricular activities and serve on the boroughʼs Land Use Board. In my capacity as councilwoman, I have had the pleasure to serve as the Land Use Board councilmember with each of these fine gentlemen. They have impressed me with their passion to serve and I feel confident that their fresh ideas, commitment to the “Family Town” values and ability to collaborate are exactly what Emerson needs and deserves! I urge you to cast your vote for this team! Mike and Carl will work to bring new ideas to Emerson, unlike their opponents, who are both strong supporters of the former mayorʼs agenda. Emerson doesnʼt want to step back; Emerson wants to move forward! Be assured that Mike and Carl are the right choice for positive progress in Emerson! Please be sure to vote for Timmerman and Carbo! Jill McGuire Emerson
Sister cheers Herzing for WW BOE
To the editor: FOR THOSE OF you who know Gale Herzing and those who just know of her, let me start by telling you that I really do know her on several levels, because Iʼm actually her sister. I am honored to write to tell you about the many fine qualities of Gale, whom I have known throughout my life in various capacities. As my dearest sister and best friend, she is truly a most loving, compassionate, thoughtful and devoted mother, and an accomplished and dedicated business woman. What I would like everyone to know is that although I am not part of your community I feel that I can give you a perspective that would help you understand, to a far reaching extent, that the Westwood Regional School District would be
Steinfeld for re-electing Scher at PV
To the editor: IN THIS CRAZY and hectic year, and seemingly lightning election season, we should, as voters, weigh our choices carefully. I have, and have the singular honor to urge voters to re-elect Arnold Scher to the Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education. I had both the honor and privilege of serving on the PVRHSD Board of Education for 16 years. I also had the honor of serving as the boardʼs president for quite a number of those years. I got to know Arnold well, as a fellow BOE member and a close friend. Arnold is honest and trustworthy. He is a thinking elected official, a rare commodity these days. He puts his all into every task, and always has the best interests of the students in the district at heart. Arnold first got involved with the BOE for all of the right reasons-he was concerned that the arts in the district were not getting equal treatment with regard to opportunities and funding. As someone whose daughters were actively involved in theater and vocal music throughout their years at PVHS, I found Arnold to be a kindred spirit. He wanted and still wants only the best for our students, and only asked that the music and theater programs enjoy the same level of support, including financial support, as other activities. He has been a stalwart supporter of the arts, of the students, of this district. Every decision he has made was reached after careful consideration. On social issues, he has often been the voice of reason and intelligence. I have never known Arnold to reach a decision that is ill-thought-out. He considers every angle before reaching his decision. Arnold has worked hard for the students of this district for years. He clearly deserves to
remain on the PVRBOE and I know that he will continue always to have the best interests of the district at heart. I strongly support the re-election of Arnold Scher to the Pascack Valley Regional District Board of Education. I ask my fellow citizens of Hillsdale to join me in making sure the students of our District continued to be well-served by Arnoldʼs presence and wisdom on the board. Jeffrey B. Steinfeld Hillsdale
American democracy in trouble
To the editor: AMERICAN DEMOCRACY has been protected by many longstanding traditions, among them, the confidence that our national agencies were apolitical, and could be relied on for accurate information. This confidence is taking a beating. In one recent and consequential example, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, at a White House event in late August, grossly misrepresented research, falsely claiming that a new treatment authorized under Emergency Use provisions would save 35 out of 100 people sick with Covid-19. The next day, in response to scientists who called him out on it, he tweeted that the criticism he received was “entirely justified,” but weeks later the misleading figure is still posted on FDAʼs website and press release,
ensuring that people not accustomed to critiquing clinical data (thatʼs almost everyone) will continue to be misled. I have worked in the FDAregulated medical device industry my whole career. If a medical device or drug company posted an effectiveness claim on their websites based on such misleading data, FDA would be taking enforcement action against them. While I have often chafed under the burden of FDA regulations, I have nevertheless always believed that, by and large, the intelligent men and women working there are genuinely dedicated to their mission to serve the public, and that they strive to make sound evidence-based decisions. But I am losing confidence that they will be permitted to share the truth with us, unless it serves our presidentʼs political needs. We need an executive branch that will not undermine the integrity of our national agencies so essential for a functioning government. Terry Powell Montvale
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fortunate to have Gale on its Board of Education. Galeʼs motivational and integral part of her own childrenʼs growth and success speaks for itself on a personal level, but it does not end there. Gale is an inspirational attribute to her clients in her business as a coach through her knowledge, motivation, drive and compassion. She is a source of inspiration, integrity, selflessness, honesty and so much more. To her family, friends, and to her community, I say to you all, Gale is perfect for the job! Someone you should be supporting and what better way than to take an active part in her campaign and to gain her and you a place and a voice in your childrenʼs education and community. Vote for Gale Herzing if you want to be heard! Linda Mecca Jackson Township
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deductions, and contributions are immediately 100% vested. The maximum an employer can contribute each year is 25% of an employeeʼs eligible compensation, up to a maximum of $280,000 for 2019. However, the contribution for any individual cannot exceed $56,000 in 2019. Employer contributions are typically discretionary and may vary from year to year. With this plan, the same formula must be used to calculate the contribution amount for all eligible employees, including any owners. Eligible employees include those who are age 21 and older and
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August to help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. Most clerks noted that voters need to be aware that if they decide to drop off their vote by mail ballot at one of the limited polling places open Nov. 3, they will be asked to sign the registration book and likely to have to wait in line. Moreover, voters can only drop off their own ballot at a polling place Nov. 3. They cannot hand in any other voterʼs ballot, officials said. Registered voters can deposit up to three other votersʼ mail-in ballots in a secure drop box. To do so, the person depositing the ballot(s) becomes the bearer of the ballots and must sign the bearer portion of each outer envelope, and print their name and address. Secure drop boxes will accept mail-in ballots until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. Most municipal clerks we
spoke with lauded county elections officials for providing detailed information on vote by mail procedures, which clerks posted on local websites, including brochures, stepby-step instructions and a sevenminute- plus video from the Board of Chosen Freeholders on how to vote by mail. Emerson Borough Clerk Jane Dietsche said the most important thing is for people to vote and recommended people vote by mail to avoid lines. Her office will be open to 9 p.m. on Oct. 13 for last-minute voter registrations. Dietsche said she was concerned with some votersʼ lack of awareness about not being able to vote on a voting machine. She stressed local voters would receive weekly updates from the borough. Montvale Borough Clerk Maureen Iarossi-Alwan said she believed the county and borough
had provided voters thorough instructions via mailers, and election information via videos and town websites. She said she had no concerns about running the upcoming election, noting information on voting by mail was being made widely available. Woodcliff Lake Borough Clerk Debbie Dakin said the borough is putting vote-by-mail information from the county on its website. Notifications also go out every Friday. Dakin noted that voters concerned about ballot security and not wanting to use U.S. mail or drop it off at a secure lock box may bring the ballot to a local polling place Nov. 3. However, she said, a registered voter may only drop off their ballot at a polling place. Secure drop boxes ʻnot a bad ideaʼ
Hillsdale Mayor John Ruocco said his town having a secure drop box—thereʼs another in Old Tappan—“is not a bad idea” due to residentsʼ concerns about delayed or inadequate postal service. Ruocco, Borough Clerk Denise Kohan, and Borough Administrator Christoper Tietjen showed off the boroughʼs new secure drop box on Sept. 25. Kohan explained that residents from Hillsdale and nearby towns can drop off ballots 24/7 until 8 p.m. Nov. 3 by pulling into the borough parking lot behind Borough Hall, exiting their car and walking to the box to deposit their mail-in ballot. If a person is depositing anotherʼs ballot, they must sign and fill out the bearer portion of the ballotʼs outer envelope.
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vote. She said that from now to the General Election on Nov. 3, the LWVNV plans to provide ongoing, updated Voters Service information to the public. For nonpartisan election information, voters may visit the League of Women Voters Education Fundʼs VOTE411.org site. This hands-on site provides details about a voterʼs registration status; poll locations and times; information about federal, state, and local races and candidates; analyses of New Jerseyʼs three ballot issues; registration deadlines; voter eligibility requirements; and more. During this election season, the LWVNV is introducing young adults to the election process and providing them with information to vote in the General Election. Letters were sent to high school superintendents in the 29 municipalities the LWVNV services to engage students who will be at least 18 by Nov. 3, to register to vote. “We encourage voters to access Vote411.org to learn more about the candidates in the 15 municipal, contested elections taking place in eastern Bergen County in our service area,” said Vicki Sidrow, member of the LWVNV Voters Service committee. Online Voter Registration In New Jersey, eligible voters
may now register to vote online. The voter registration deadline is Oct. 13. If a voter is already registered to vote, they should check if their voter registration status is correct and active. For this election, all active registered voters will automatically receive a vote-by-mail ballot without needing to apply. Voters can return vote-by-mail ballots to a designated a ballot drop box, through the U.S. postal system, inperson at their County Board of Elections or at their polling place on Election Day. All ballots returned through the mail must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received no later than 8 p.m. by Nov. 10. Ballots returned in-person or in drop boxes must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. Voters are encouraged to vote and return their vote-by-mail ballots, as soon as possible and to track their ballots using the “Track My Ballot” tool on the New Jersey Division of Elections website at nj.gov/state/elections/vote-trackmy-ballot.shtml. If a ballot is tentatively rejected because of a signature issue, either the signature does not match or the signature is missing, the issue can be corrected and the ballot can be counted. This process is known as “curing” a ballot. When the ballot is tentatively rejected, the voter
will be sent a notice in the mail, with a form to complete and send back to “cure” their ballot.
Voting Options Voters still have the option to vote in person. Municipalities are required to open at least one polling place and counties must open at least half of their total polling places. Voters can expect closures and consolidations, and they are advised to check their assigned polling location. Voters will receive notification in the mail with their polling place locations, and the locations will also be listed at lwvnj.org. Any voter who chooses to cast their vote in-person at their polling place will use a provisional paper ballot. Individuals with disabilities will have access to an ADA-conforming voting machine. Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. The LWVNV was founded in 1946 as the League of Women Voters of Closter. By 1964 it included 11 municipalities in the Northern Valley and was renamed the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley. Today, the chapter serves 29 municipalities. For more information, visit bit.ly/LWVNVInformation, or contact (201) 947-0756 or lwvno.valley@gmail.com.
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Enthusiasm counts: Friedberg welcomes Jasmine Elson to team
Marlyn Friedberg, brokerowner of Friedberg Properties & Associates, is pleased to announce that Jasmine Elson has joined her team of professional real estate sales associates at Friedbergʼs Pascack Valley office. Elsonʼs background and experience in public and private accounting, knowledge of the real estate market, and her access to local and international contacts, will be an asset to her residential and commercial clients as they jointly navigate the sale, purchase, or leasing experience. Elson, her husband, Paul, a professional photographer and artist, and their two sons, reside in Tenafly. Previously they lived in North Bergen. Born in Taiwan, she is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. She earned a bachelorʼs degree in accounting from New York University Stern School of Business and is a graduate of the Friedberg Real Estate School. Elson has more than 25 years of experience as an artistʼs representative, organizing art shows, managing studios, and establishing and maintaining client relationships. As
a result of her professional relationship with the chairman of the Photography Bureau in Chinaʼs Ministry of Culture, she and Paul have traveled to Asia multiple times. An active member of her community, Elson is the founder and president of the Chinese Parents Association of Tenafly, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. She was vice president of fundraising for the Tenafly Middle School Home School Association, treasurer for the Stillman School Home School Association, member of the Tenafly Welcome Committee (an adjunct of Tenaflyʼs municipal government) and liaison for the Tenafly Educational Foundation, Tenafly Friends and the Tenafly Senior Center. “Jasmineʼs knowledge of the real estate market coupled with her enthusiasm and meticulous approach to her clientsʼ needs and requirements will yield excellent results for her real estate clients.” Marlyn Friedberg commented. “Combined with her expertise in Northern and Pascack Valley, especially in the Tenafly and Fort Lee real estate market, Jasmineʼs grasp of current developments will yield advantageous solutions for
panies of the World. Jasmine Elson can be reached at Friedberg Properties & Associates, Pascack Valley office, (201) 666-077 ext. 524, JasmineElson@gmail.com, and her
cell (201) 757-5856 and at 213 Rivervale Road, River Vale. She looks forward to working closely with you to meet your real estate needs and exceed your expectations
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Jasmine Elson your sale, purchase, or home rental, or your commercial property needs.” Elson can provide a comparable market analysis to potential sellers and assist buyers and renters in finding the perfect dream home. She is a licensed New Jersey Real Estate Sales Associate and member of the National Association of Realtors, Greater Bergen Realtors, New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, New Jersey Realtors, and through Friedberg Properties, she is affiliated with Leading Real Estate Com-
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As part of a larger effort to reach underserved communities, the Internal Revenue Service is taking a number of aggressive steps to expand information and assistance available to taxpayers in additional languages, including providing the Form 1040 in Spanish for the first time. In addition to being available in English and Spanish, the 2020 Form 1040 will also give taxpayers the opportunity to indicate whether they wish to be contacted in a language other than English. This is a new feature available for the first time this coming filing season. Other changes include Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer, is now available in 20 languages. The 2020 version of Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax, will be available
early next year in seven languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). The agencyʼs newly expanded multilingual initiative is a key part of helping the IRS reach its goal of helping everyone, no matter where they live, what their background is, or what language they speak. “Our diverse workforce is extremely proud to be able ease the inherent burden on taxpayers attempting to voluntarily comply with their tax responsibilities, including people who are more comfortable with other languages,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. For more information about tax help in other languages, visit IRS.gov.
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excessive noise is generally defined as a reading of more than 70 decibels about 50 feet over the property line. He said if people cannot hear each other talk, that would appear to violate noise limits. Cumming said he would loan police his noise decibel monitor to to help them get a better handle on noise complaints after learning the police department did not have such equipment.
Later, Tovo said the townshipʼs noise ordinance did not include specific decibel limits and needed to be updated. He said he would work with Borough Attorney Kenneth Poller and Cumming to improve the ordinance. Councilman Steven Cascio said he had not heard previously about the excessive noise complaints against Seasons and requested the administration “take a firm stance and enforce the ordinances on the books.” He suggested possibly lower-
ing the noise decibel levels viewed as excessive but noted “the administration has to enforce it.” Councilman Michael DeSena called for better communication among councilmembers on noise concerns and other issues. Feeney told him though she knew about the noise issue in advance due to her homeʼs proximity, she did not want to use her position to raise it until it became a larger concern. Seasons did not respond to our request for comment by press time.
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of the stolen Black Lives Matter signs in our town. I quickly responded with the email below, but was informed that the network had decided that the reported events were old, there was nothing new to report, and therefore no story would be run. However, in view of the negative publicity that has been brought upon our town, I think you deserve to see my response: Tim, I appreciate your reaching out to me. I understand that you have been updated by the HPD earlier today. With respect to the residentʼs claim that the person who had been making aggressive/threatening remarks to her earlier had returned yesterday, the HPD have informed me that the resident has NOT asserted that to them via any complaint. I would also like to take the opportunity to provide some context from my perspective as to the events that extend back several months. After the George Floyd killing, I issued a letter to the residents denouncing his killing and offering my own personal situation (black and biracial family members) and religious beliefs to frame the event. After a handful of stolen or defaced BLM signs and an incident involving the defacement of property in town, I spoke out at a council meeting against these acts and memorialized my statement in a town notice to the residents. Both letters are available on our website. I, along with another councilmember, met with the family whose home was defaced to listen to their concerns and conveyed our support for their efforts to feel safe in our community while still exercising their right of free speech. Our police chief [Robert
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Francaviglia] has met with several residents who are concerned over the events to assure them of what the town has done to bring the offenders to justice—as well as to educate the concerned residents on ways that our community-oriented police force seeks to assure that all residents, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual preference, age, and gender identification, feel safe in our community. Bergen County has recently expanded training that the county is requiring of all new officers regarding implicit bias and racial discrimination. The Hillsdale Police Department is participating in that training. I am proud of their performance and reaction to the events of the past several months. As you may know, Hillsdale aggressively participated in a multi-town response to the drawing of Nazi swastikas in our schools a few years ago by a very small group of juveniles. It was called Unity in the Valley, and drew upon support from school, religious, and community leaders to highlight the need for greater appreciation of the things that bind us together as a regional community, and to celebrate our differences rather than fear them. Our council is making efforts to explore with three other towns (Montvale, WCL, and River Vale) how that initiative might be reconstituted with the local grammar and secondary schools and expanded to the wider communities. Finally, you should know that Hillsdale was one of the towns that embraced making available to all state residents affordable housing in the town, many years before we signed an agreement with the Fair Share Housing Authority in 2017. Hillsdale may have been a largely homogenous community for most of the 20th century, similar to most of Bergen
County, but as it entered the 21st century, it has experienced an expansion of its racial and immigrant diversity. Making housing more affordable is a significant reason behind that. It is my belief that as Hillsdale continues to grow via redevelopment, the boroughʼs diversity is sure to increase. Mayor John Ruocco Hillsdale
Westwood incumbents team up
To the editor: WESTWOOD RESIDENTS might find it odd not seeing their preferred council candidate signs planted on front lawns by now. Our Republican and Democratic council incumbents, running for re-election, agreed to forego placing hundreds of lawn signs all over town. Instead, they will put up a handful of larger signs, just so residents know who is running locally. The candidates have agreed to donate the cost savings to local Westwood charities, to be selected jointly by the Westwood Democratic and Republican county committees. Erin Collins, Cheryl Hodges, and Chris Montana, fresh from a litter cleanup at the Musquapsink Brook, want to reduce the adverse environmental impacts of disposable sign proliferation throughout the borough. You see, our incumbents are truly local leaders, focused on local issues and pragmatic local solutions. This bipartisan decision reflects their passion for Westwood and their empathy for our residents. It sets aside politics as
usual, which, during these ragefilled days, has devolved into the politics of division, turmoil, and disunity. We are both members of the governing body as well as the chairs of our respective political committees. And we fully support and applaud their decision and their dedication to all Westwood residents, especially those in need during these unprecedented times. Erin, Cheryl and Chris are true community leaders who lead by example, with their deeds rather than their words. We ask that you support them as we, in Westwood, continue to support each other. Respectfully, Mayor Ray Arroyo and Councilwoman Jodi Murphy Arroyo chairs the Westwood Republican Organization. Murphy chairs the Westwood Democratic Committee
School parent for Nicole Klas
To the editor: I AM WRITING this letter to you in support of Nicole Klas for reelection to the Hillsdale K-8 school board. This is the first ever letter of its kind Iʼve ever written; not due to lack of empathy nor lack of involvement but because neither the time nor the candidate seemed as strikingly worthy of the step to do so as it does now. Nicole Klas is exactly the type of school board candidate that demands attention, because our town needs her guidance, expertise, and input now more than ever. I first met Nicole as one of my daughterʼs softball coaches, and was immediately struck by her innate leadership qualities, calm demeanor with the girls on the team, and ease with which she taught them a game she loves. She had the ability to offer them instruction in an age-appropriate manner, with nothing but positive feedback and encouragement as she watched them embrace the lessons at hand. In the years that followed, the picture of who Nicole is became clearer and clearer, and none of it was surprising. She is highly intelligent, a proud 21-year resident of the Hillsdale community, and a loving mother who places the rightful utmost importance on education. She is actively involved in our town not just to check a box, but because she is genuinely trying to effect positive differences in everything she touches. When COVID hit this past spring and the school board sent out a video from its members, it was the message from Nicole that made my daughter's face light up with trust and familiarity in a strange and scary time. My daughter went on to start journaling as a way of channeling her anxiety during quarantine, at the suggestion of Nicole. Nicole is a strong woman, ready, willing and capable to stand up for what's right, and has a knack
for avoiding small town drama. Her focus remains steadfast on the most important aspect of community: whatʼs best for our kids. In a time where fear of the unknown weighs heavily, the continued presence of Nicole Klas on the Hillsdale K-8 school board is the kind of comfort and reassurance we need most right now. Her dedication to helping others and passion for our kidsʼ education is unparalleled, and we are so lucky to have had her service thus far. This town needs Nicole; our kids need Nicole; and my support of her comes with no hesitation, question, or second guess. Mary Hughes Hillsdale.
Jennings for Hillsdale K-8 school board
To the editor: I HAVE KNOWN Christina Jennings for eight years; she has given of herself in so many ways. She is someone who always gives back. I still to this day do not know how she does it! She has four girls! She at first was my eldest childʼs Spanish teacher; she was teaching by day and working at ShopRite at night! I do not know how she managed it! She has been involved in Girl Scouts; she was involved in fostering animals, and now, for the past two years has been a cheer coach. She is also one of the members of the PFO at Pascack Valley High School. She is very passionate about what she is involved with. She has her hand in so many things! She is someone who never stops, and keeps moving along. Her focus is on the kids; she has her eye on the ball and is such an asset to us. Please consider voting for Christina; she is someone we want to be there for our kids. Ali Ginestra Hillsdale
Warmly endorsing Nicole Klas
To the editor: I AM WRITING to express my support for Nicole Klas in the upcoming election for Hillsdale K-8 Board of Education. Nicole has held a position as treasurer on the Meadowbrook Family & Faculty Association. In 2019, she was appointed as a trustee to the Hillsdale K-8 Board of Education. Nicole currently chairs the district Finance Committee and serves on the Policy Committee. As a certified public accountant and holding an M.S. in taxation, nobody is more qualified than Nicole for another CONTINUED ON PAGE 35
three-year term in this election. Nicole has been a part of the Hillsdale community for over 21 years. She is entering her 12th year as a parent in the Hillsdale School District. Nicole has two daughters who are current students in Hillsdale, and she has devoted so much of her time helping make our town and schools more prosperous. Nicole and I both have daughters who are in the same grade at George White Middle School. Iʼve personally known Nicole since our daughters began Kindergarten in 2014. One thing I always noticed about Nicole through the years, is her presence in volunteering for almost every school event offered. She takes a lot of pride in volunteering her time to help with school events. She also has served on Meadowbrook and George White schoolsʼ largest fundraisers, which has helped raise money for our schools and education. Personally, Iʼve gotten to know Nicole on a much deeper level. In 2018, my son Daniel, who was 8 at the time, was diagnosed with a rare disorder called PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder). He was ill on and off for months and was experiencing symptoms no child should ever have to go through. Although Nicole and I were more like acquaintances at that time, she reached out at least once a week to check in and see how Daniel was doing. This is a true testament to who she is as a person. On top of her strong work ethic, organizational skills, and her passion to help in the community, she has the kindest heart and truly cares about others. Today, I feel so blessed to call Nicole a great friend. She has all the best qualities to be successful for another three year term on the Hillsdale K-8 School Board. Jamie Tretola Hillsdale
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Pulling for Varghese for PV BOE seat
To the editor: I AM A current member of the Pascack Valley Regional High School Board of Education, writing this letter expressing my personal views. I support Gini Varghese for election to the board. Gini and her family have lived in Hillsdale for 14 years. The daughter of immigrants from India, Gini attended high school in Bergen County, later earning a graduate degree as a nurse practitioner. Gini has one child attending Pascack Valley High School and another in middle school. From this background, Gini will bring a much-needed perspective to the board. The health crisis has put school safety front and center this school year. Giniʼs medical background—and her concerns as a parent of a child attending the high school—make her uniquely qualified among the candidates to address this issue as a board member. Gini is a candidate for the board because she supports maintaining a progressive school district providing the best possible education and experience for our current and future students. As a community member and a parent, Gini cares about the schoolsʼ reputation as a welcoming and equitable place for our children to learn and grow. Gini is running because she cares about all the issues that come before the board. I strongly encourage voters to cast one of their two votes for the PVRHS Board of Education for Gini. Kenneth Ralph Hillsdale
Re-elect Klas Councilman to Hillsdale comments K-8 BOE on tax bills To the editor:
I HAVE KNOWN Nicole Klas for the past 10 years. Our daughters have been in the same grade since 2009. Nicole is someone I truly would want on our K-8 school board. Nicole truly cares for the welfare of the children, and wants the best for them. She is a great listener, and truly cares what people have to say. Nicole works a part-time job as an accountant, manages two children and a home, yet she was always present for all of the school activities, and she always volunteered to help out at all of the school functions. She is extremely kind,
To the editor: DURING THE 2020 budget sessions I asked the [Township of Washington] council and administration on several occasions to forego many items in the proposed 2020 budget including increased salary compensation for all, reductions in spending for many other line items and was made the villain for suggesting these ideas. The recorded minutes speak for themselves. When the estimated tax bills arrived in July I questioned and requested information on why the estimated tax bills were so high
and did not match the figures given to council by the administration. I was rebuked that they may be higher than previous information given but the tax bills would be adjusted down and/or corrected for the next tax bill. My 2020 tax increase and all residentsʼ tax increases during these trying times is not acceptable. I asked for projections for revenue of certain departments and was assured it was in line even though local government was shut down during the pandemic and increases of certain pandemic related items was increased. The reduction of proposed budget line items requested would have lowered our tax bills. Just a reminder if Dr. [Steve] Cascio and I had not suggested and received approval for additional use of surplus our increase would have been even higher. Even though I did not want to use the surplus it was a necessary evil to lower the originally proposed tax increase. Michael DeSena Township of Washington
Montana, Hodges superb for WW seniors
To the editor: HAVING REACHED A young and active age of 90 and residing in Westwood for over 50 years, Iʼve been impressed and thankful for Councilman Montana and Councilwoman Hodges commitment to our senior community. They have shown their commitment on and off the council dais in ways that show their compassion and concern for our senior residents. In addition to keeping our budget and municipal taxes stable and affordable, Chris and Cheryl have provided guidance and support to the Boroughs Senior Advisory Committee which I serve on and have been instrumental in improving the boroughs senior programming by working closely with the recreation department to improve borough facilities such as our gym, meeting rooms and pickleball court. They have been ongoing volunteers at Westwood House, helping seniors with their weekly shopping through the Covid-19 crisis and providing friendship and outreach to many senior residents. When the Riley Senior Center shut down due to the pandemic, Chris worked with their director as well as the mayor and council to secure funding for ongoing meals for at risk seniors. Through Chrisʼs affiliation with Meals On Wheels North Jersey and Cherylʼs generosity through the Sgt. Christopher Hrbek Foundation they have touched and improved the lives of many in our community. In a world of selfish public servants, Chris and Cheryl stand
out as dedicated and selfless public servants who are always working on behalf of their neighbors and constituents. Please join me in supporting these two proven incumbents. Vote for Westwoodʼs continued success by keeping Montana & Hodges on Westwood Borough Council. Mary Cerrati Westwood
Klas earns this family’s endorsement
To the editor: WE ARE WRITING to express our support for Nicole Klas for reelection to the Hillsdale K-8 school board for a three-year term. We have known Nicole for about nine years. Our daughters met in pre-k in Hillsdale and are still at George G. White Middle School together. We have seen firsthand just how dedicated Nicole is to improving our schools, by making the experiences our children have be the best they can be. She has always been involved in the schools from the time we met her and a constant figure at school events. Her smile and positive attitude has always been a welcoming sign to parents and children. Included in her long list of contributions, Nicole has been a member of the Meadowbrookʼs and George Whiteʼs fundraising committees. She worked hard as the Treasurer on the Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association. She took on these challenges without question, because she truly cares about the Hillsdale school system. When our schools have needed someone to step up and get involved, Nicole has always been there. In early 2019 Nicole was asked again to step up and fill the trustee seat on the Hillsdale Board of Education after the seat was vacated at the end of 2018. She gladly did so! Nicole has brought her experience in accounting to our board and will continue to represent the best interest of our children in her role on the school board. Her work in our Hillsdale schools K-8 has been a testament to her being ready to take on anything. We look forward to the reelection of Nicole Klas to the Hillsdale K-8 Board of Education and encourage all to support her. Darline and John MacEwen Hillsdale
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Jennings asks for BOE re-election
To the editor: MY NAME IS Christina Jennings and I have been a Hillsdale resident for 17 years. I am a current trustee of the Hillsdale K-8 Board of Education and I am seeking re-election on Nov. 3. It has been my honor to be of service to the schools in our district and I would be honored to continue to serve again. My husband Brendan and I have four girls, ages 19, 18, 15, and 13. Prior to serving in my position on the BOE, I was a parttime Spanish teacher in the Hillsdale district for 13 years. I left Hillsdale to teach full-time in River Vale, where I am starting my fourth year. I have had the opportunity to volunteer as a parent and as a Hillsdale resident. As a mom at Smith school, I volunteered for several years during Entertainment Night and other school events. I have also donated my time as a cheer coach, been involved in Girl Scouts, and I am the PFO president of Pascack Valley High School. I also volunteer at St. Johnʼs, where I taught CCD, and now continue to help with administrative needs for the faith formation program. Another passion of mine is fostering and helping shelter animals find their forever home. I have helped many families in Hillsdale find their “furever” companion. I graduated from Oneonta State, and shortly after, attended Mercy College to become a paralegal. I also attended Montclair State University for teaching. I am a certified K-12 Spanish teacher, elementary school K-5 teacher, and hold a certificate of eligibility for ESL. As a board of education member, I have served on, and headed, some of the following committees which include: Transportation, Policy, Buildings and Grounds, Education, Representative of N.J. School Boards and Delegate of Assembly and Legislation. Being involved with the schools has always been an important part of my life in Hillsdale. Now more than ever, experience is needed to continue the work we have been doing. Please allow me to continue to serve this wonderful town and its education system. Christina Jennings Hillsdale
WCLEF virtual run for education Oct. 4-18
The Woodcliff Lake Education Foundation is holding its 34th Annual Run for Education virtually this year from Oct. 4–18. Runners can choose from a 10K, 5K, or 1 mile fun run. All
who sign up will receive a T-shirt. Winners will be announced for each race after the race closes. For more information visit www.wclef.com.
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intelligent, and conscientious. Nicole should be considered for re-election for the Hillsdale K-8 school board. Ali Ginestra Hillsdale
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Ninth Rec Committee car show town’s largest
The Park Ridge Recreation Committee hosted its largest car show to date on Saturday, Sept. 12. The event was sponsored by K Rico South American Steakhouse, 772 9th Ave., New York City. According to event chairmen Ira Rosen and Ray Mital, there were more than 110 cars, all parked socially distant from each other at the town pool parking lot. The first car pulled up at 6:45 a.m., with a steady flow of cars following all morning. The gates closed just after noon. “We had cars from as early as the 1930s all the way up to a 2020 Corvette with just a few hundred miles on it,” organizers said. According to Rec Director Liz Falkenstern, the Recreation Committee now has nine car shows under its belt. “We feel we have perfected all the steps needed to run a sizable car show, with
our only limit being the size of the parking lot,” she said. Delicious food and desserts were sold by Marcʼs Deli and Uncle Louie G Ice Cream in Park Ridge. Falkenstern thanked the local police, police reserves, recreation
committee and volunteers, the DPW, “and Park Ridgeʼs own Tommy and John Greco, owners of K Rico South American Steakhouse in NYC, the generous sponsor of our event.” — Photos by Holly Misley and Liz Falkenstern
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OBITUARIES JOHN H. McNEILL
John H. McNeill, 77, of the Township of Washington, passed on Sept. 25, 2020. Born in Jersey City in 1943, he attended St. Aloysius High School and then Seton Hall University. He graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1968. John was managing partner at Waters, McPherson, McNeill in Secaucus. He joined the firm in 1971 and was still working at the time of his death. John was the cherished husband of his wife Gail since 1969, and the loving father of Brian, Scott (Meg), Matthew and Kerry Sardina (Jason). He was an adoring Poppy to Brielle, Austin and Hailey Sardina, and Shay and Bohen McNeill. John and Gail loved traveling and cruising with family. John also was happiest when barbecuing on his Weber grill. He was a diehard fan of the Jets, Mets, and Seton Hall Pirates. He was a season ticket holder of the Jets beginning when they were the New York Titans. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Donna Aragona, Laura Capobianco, and Suzanne, Mark and John Downey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Seton Hall Law, Law School Scholarships (advancement.shu.edu/law/annual-fund).
Gabriel P. MARRA
Gabriel P. Marra, 91, of the Township of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Gabriel is survived by his beloved children Gabriel L. and his wife Diane and Laura MarraSaillen and her husband JeanMichel; his grandchildren Jennifer Marra-Aschenbrand and her husband David; Melody-Anne Pagan and her husband Leonard; and Sienna, Olivia, and Hunter Saillen; as well as his greatgrandchildren Benjamin and
Cameron Aschenbrand and Blazer Pagan; and his dearest cousin Alice Gereghty. He is predeceased by his dear wife Sondra, his son Jeffrey, and his brothers Michael and Joseph. Gabrielʼs life was marked by his faith, love of family, and music—not to mention his humble but hilarious sense of humor. He was always the happiest guy in the room. He was a third degree knight of the Knights of Columbus, an active volunteer for the American Legion, and an usher for his church. His kind wit and generosity of spirit were recognized when, in 1992, he was named Citizen of the Year by the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce and the NJ General Assembly, for his service and
commitment to the community. Obtaining both a bachelorʼs and masterʼs degree from Manhattan School of Music, Gabe played first trumpet with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. He taught music and performed with many famous musicians over the years. Coming from generations of hair designers, Gabe took over Marraʼs Hair Designers, which was pivotal to the community for multiple generations. His staff remember him as a mentor both professionally and personally. Gabe was also an officer of the Bergen County Hairdressers & Cosmetology Association and judged professional hair-dressing competitions throughout the tristate area. Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the American Legion Post 162, Hillsdale, NJ, or the charity of your choice. He shared the music in his heart and inspired us all. Weʼre sure heʼs singing to Sondra. Rest in peace, Jazz Man.
Nunziata DOVI
Nunziata “Nancy” Dovi, 99, of Ramsey and Park Ridge, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Nancy is survived by her children Lucy Idone, Concetta Martin and her husband Toby, and Gus and his wife Diane; her grandchildren Suzanne (Randy), Cherise, Christine (Jamie), Jennifer, Terri (Carter), Frank (Marie), Tina (Todd) and Eddie (Carrie); her great-grandchildren Nicole, Jake (Brianna), Angelina, James, Hannah, Emily, Molly, Sean, Victoria, Claire, Natalie, Anita, Cash, Devin, Anna and Michael as well as her great-great-granddaughter Zoey. She is predeceased by her husband Carmelo, her son-in-law
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Gloria FOSTER
Gloria Albano Foster, 94, of Burlington, Mass., formerly of Emerson, passed away on Sept. 21, 2020. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 43 years Robert Foster and is survived by her children Robert Foster and Karen Adelman of Natick, Mass., Janet Foster of Scottsdale, Ariz., Richard Foster and Paula Maylahn of Northvale, and Rosemary Foster and Daniel Padien of Arlington, Mass. Gloria leaves behind her adored grandchildren Seth Foster, Leah Foster and Daniel Noar, Noah Foster, Maeve Padien, and Finnian Padien. She also is survived by her brother and sister-inlaw Raymond and Betty Albano, her brother-in-law and sister-inlaw James and Betty Cooper, and a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. Gloria was born on Nov. 6, 1925 in Emerson to Dominick Albano and Erminia Prinelli Albano, who immigrated from Italy in the early 1900s. She resided for many years in Neptune and River Vale before moving to the Boston area in 2013 to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Gloria graduated from the New Jersey State Teacherʼs College in 1946 and embarked on a long career as an elementary school teacher, with a brief hiatus while her children were young. Gloria had a passion for reading and instilled that same passion in young and old alike. Her favorite activity was teaching her students to read, and later in life she volunteered at the local library in River Vale and established a library in her assisted living community in Burlington, Mass. Gloria was blessed with boundless energy and an incredibly generous spirit. She welcomed everyone into her home at a momentʼs notice and always had spaghetti and meatballs available for dinner. Gloria was devoted to her family and instilled in her children kindness, acceptance, and respect for all. Her family honors her memory by carrying on that legacy. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to First Book (firstbook.org), an organization that provides equal access to quality education for kids in need, or Raising a Reader (raisingareaderma.org), which helps families develop and practice shared home reading habits.
Lindsey SCALIA
On Sept. 11, 2020 Lindsey Christine Scalia lost her valiant fight against cancer. Lindsey was born on March 4, 1986 in Hackensack and grew up in the Township of Washington and Westwood. After graduating from Westwood Regional High School she moved to Oradell. Lindsey was a strong-willed and determined woman. When Lindsey set her mind on something there was no stopping her. That being said she loved animals to a fault and spoiled her two rescued greyhounds, Midnight and Buddha, endlessly. Lindsey was a selfless person; her generosity and kindness knew no bounds. Lindsey loved watching “90 Day Fiance” and other staged reality shows. She also was a foodie at heart. Lindsey believed the best pasta came from Uncle Frankʼs Pizza, the best pizza from Brooklynʼs Brick Oven Pizzeria, and best overall Italian food from Patsyʼs. Toward the end, Lindsey saw her brother Jonathan as her personal Door Dash/Uber Eats driver. Jonathan would make weekly visits to Five Guys for coffee shakes, Glaze Donuts and Mr. Cupcakes. Jonathan would take pictures of the donuts and cupcakes in the cases, then send them to Lindsey so she could pick which sweets for Jonathan to bring home. Although Lindsey gave her big brother a hard time she loved Jonathan with all her heart. Lindseyʼs favorite holidays were Halloween (free candy!), Thanksgiving (homemade food and family), and Christmas—the trifecta (homemade food, family, and presents!). Please take a moment to remember Lindsey when you watch “90 Day Fiance,” dine from her favorite local eateries, shop for your Halloween candy, and gather with family and friends on Thanksgiving or Christmas. Lindsey is survived by her parents, Charles Scalia Jr. and Paula Douma; her stepfather, Drew Douma; and her brothers, Jonathan Scalia and Aaldrich and Theothoros Douma. Lindsey also leaves behind her boyfriend and best friend Erik Moyer and his beautiful daughter, Sophia; her grandmother, Loretta Scalia; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Lindsey was predeceased by her maternal grandparents John and Sarah Terzides and her paternal grandfather Charles Scalia Sr. Lindsey touched many people during her short time here and will be missed by all. Donations in Lindseyʼs memory may be made to Greyhound Friends of NJ, P.O. Box 4416, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-0669. CONTINUED ON PAGE 39
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Domenic A. POLIFRONE
Domenic A. Polifrone, 80, of Park Ridge, son of the late Paul and Theresa Polifrone, passed away on April 15, 2020, due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. Domenic was born and raised in Hackensack, ultimately settling in Park Ridge. He is survived by his beloved sister Teri LaVallo and her husband Robert, his brother Anthony Polifrone and his wife Diane, and his sister Joanne Polifrone. He is predeceased by his brothers Paul, Richard and Frank. Domenic is also survived by his loving sisters-in-law Carol (Paulʼs wife) and Dona (Richardʼs wife), as well as by many loving nieces and nephews. Following a successful career in banking, Domenic devoted his life to caring for others and ministering as a pastor of the Church of Religious Science, during which time he earned his doctorate in religious science. He established, and was pastor of, the church in Nyack, N.Y., for several years, and in 1987, Dr. Robert Bitzer, the founder and spiritual director of the Hollywood Church of Religious Science, asked Dr. Domenic to serve as his co-pastor in Hollywood. In 1990, Domenic went on to form the New Thought Center of Los Angeles. In 1996 the New Thought Center and the Hollywood Church of Religious Science merged and Dr. Domenic became the spiritual director. Unfortunately, in 2000, Domenic had to leave on a health sabbatical and relocated to New Jersey to be with his family. At this time, he chose Rev. Pam MacGregor, his former student, to be the new spiritual director of the Hollywood Church of Religious Science, now the Science of Mind Spiritual Center, Los Angeles. Domenic is forever loved and remembered by all who knew him as a great man, a great teacher and a great minister, who devoted his life to helping others and who changed many lives for the better. He will be missed and always remembered as a man of principle, who was loving, kind, funny and generous, with a baritone voice that was powerful and delightfully commanding. He is now at peace and free. Consider making a memorial donation to the following charities that provide medical equipment and supplies to healthcare workers battling COVID-19 on the front line: Matthew 25 Ministries (m25m.org) or Direct Relief (directrelief.org). Or, if youʼd prefer, donations may be sent to: Science of Mind Spiritual Center, 14431 Ventura Blvd., #586, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.
Frank N. BOVINO
Frank N. Bovino, 91, of the Township of Washington passed away on Sept. 26, 2020. Frank was born on April 6, 1929 in Cliffside Park. He was a real estate developer and owner of Sherbrooke Realty and Construction in Upper Saddle River. Frank was born and raised in Cliffside Park and was an exceptional football player who was inducted into the Cliffside Park High School Hall of Fame. Beloved husband to the late Janet (nee Beasty), who predeceased him in 2017. Devoted father to Frank Jr. and Vicky, Robert and Susan and Janice and Matthew. Adored grandfather to Robert, Steven, Frankie, Kelly, Alexandra and Matthew. Dear brother to Ronald Bovino and James Bovino.
Carolyn TROMBETTA
Carolyn “Connie” Trombetta of Woodcliff Lake passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 16, 2020. Loving wife of the late John, mother of Jean Esposito and her husband, John; Theresa (Terri) Close and her husband, John and Vincent Trombetta. Loving grandmother of Michael and Kristen Esposito, Brian and Matthew Close; Tamara, Robert and Anna Trombetta. Loving great-grandmother of Louis Cox. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or a Memorial Fund at Our Lady of the Mother of the Church, 209 Woodcliff Ave. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677.
Thomas F. FLYNN JR.
Thomas Francis Flynn Jr., 74, of Hackensack, formerly of Emerson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Born in New York City, he grew up in Emerson and lived in Hackensack for 44 years. He had a love for music and was accomplished with the drums, guitar and as a bassist performing with several bands. Later on he enjoyed photography and had set up a darkroom where he developed and printed his many photos. Tom was a “genuine” party Irishman whose sense of humor
Octavius A. ORBE
Octavius Anthony Orbe, 93, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Eleanor Orbe (formerly Catignani), their seven children, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Tavy grew up in Passaic with his six brothers and sisters, attended The Peddie School and graduated as a member of the Princeton University Class of ʼ49. His days at Princeton were interrupted by service in the U.S. Army during WWII in Japan. Shortly after his return from Japan in 1949, Tavy met Ellie and they married on July 8, 1950. After completing University of Virginia Law School, Tavy began his legal career at the firm Pitney, Hardin & Kipp. In 1955 he cofounded the law firm Orbe & Nugent (later, Orbe, Nugent & Darcy), in Ridgewood, practicing there for more than 40 years, and finished his career at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter after the two firms merged. His distinguished legal career was marked by pro bono work, volunteering at juvenile court and night court, serving as president of both the Bergen County and New Jersey State Bar Associations and as a Fellow of the American Bar Association. Tavy was an active Princeton University alumnus and chaired the 50th Reunion for the Class of 1949. Tavy cherished and was in awe of Ellie, who brought elegance, artistry and a sense of fun and adventure to the family. He split his time among his homes in Montvale, Treasure Island, Fla., and his favorite place in the world: Cape Cod. He loved fishing, bird-hunting, boating, his daily dip into the sound or gulf, cocktail time, and a party for any occasion. He treasured his role as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, and cited his most proud accomplishment as his large and loving
family. He loved nothing more than sitting at the dinner table regaling family with stories of his youthful hijinks. His grandchildren especially cherished his mischievous streak. He will be remembered for his exuberance for life and his joy when surrounded by family and friends.
Joseph T. VALENTI
Joseph T. Valenti of River Vale passed away on Sept. 23, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Jeanne Valenti (nee DiMartino), his daughters, Victoria Valenti, Valerie ValentiZapf (David), grandson, Joseph Valenti and beloved dog, Tyler. He is also survived by his brother Richard Valenti (Terry), many nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends. Always enjoying the limelight, he was known for telling dirty jokes and limericks at any occasion. He had a knack for making up songs that always pushed the limit of “respectable” (well really, they were never respectable). Joe knew how to hold court whether he was with just one other person or in a large crowd. You were just naturally pulled into his orbit and happy to be there. He kept his sense of humor to the end, continuing to jokingly insult his daughters and his nurses. He had many hobbies and interests. Rarely in front of the camera, Joe loved photography, nature, history, science, music, trains, fish and cross country road trips. His love for these helped to fuel similar interests in his daughters and grandson where they hope to carry on his traditions. Joe taught grades 6–8 social studies for more than 30 years in Northvale. He loved being with his students and the teachers. He was the kind of teacher who students and parents either loved with a passion or hated with just
as much passion. He was tough but fair; he was fun but didnʼt tolerate undisciplined nonsense in the classroom. He also brought his humor and intellect to his tax and payroll business for 30 years. He cared deeply for every one of his clients as if they were part of his own family. He always strived to get them as much money as he could while “sticking it to the man”—all legally of course! His clients trusted him implicitly and most stayed with him the life span of the business. In his last few weeks of life, he was obsessed with three things: getting a new iPad, getting better, and living long enough to cast his vote. Sadly, only one of these came true for him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Salvation Army, (salvationarmyusa.org/usn) or Meals on Wheels (mealsonwheelsamerica.org), or vote Blue in his honor.
Blase K. SACUS SR.
Blase K. Sacus Sr., of River Vale, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Hogan) for 42 years. Devoted father of Jenifer Smyth (Kevin) and Blase K. Sacus Jr. Dear brother of Msgr. Samuel Sacus. Cherished grandfather “Poppers” of Emily and Patrick Smyth and Trey, Anna and Mia Sacus. Before retiring he was a director for Lipton in Englewood Cliffs for more than 30 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church. He was an avid golfer and accomplished cook and he enjoyed tennis. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Blase may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsonʼs Research (michaeljfox.org).
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Jigsaw puzzles capture scenes in Westwood
The Friends of the Westwood Public Library and Celebrate Westwood have teamed up to bring you a way to recognize some of your favorite places in town, while also supporting the community. They are now selling commemorative jigsaw puzzles— each one 100 pieces, approximately 9-by-12 inches—perfect for any Westwood lover. There are five local scenes to choose from: PJ Finneganʼs, The Iron Horse, Westwood Cycle, the
Westwood Library, and the bandstand in Veterans Park. They go for $20 each, or, for a limited time, all five for $75. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Friends of the Library and Celebrate Westwood, who in turn support local businesses, restaurants and residents in this difficult time. Visit the libraryʼs website, westwoodpubliclibrary.org, to see the puzzles and for information about purchasing.
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brought much laughter to any occasion. Tom was a creative designer and owner of Peach Arts Advertising of Hackensack. Beloved husband for 50 years to Linda Andrea (Ramirez). Devoted father of Patrick Flynn and his wife Meghann Elizabeth. Cherished Pop-Pop to his only grandchild, James Patrick Flynn. Older brother of Dennis Flynn and his wife Heidi, John Flynn and his wife Carole, and Marilyn Jankowski and her husband the late Steve. Loving brother in law of Susan Zoller and her husband Wald, and Judy Samborski. Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. The family prefers that you honor his memory with a memorial donation to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
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