Pascack Press 11.8.21

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The fabric of Hillsdale

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

2021 CITIZENS OF THE YEAR GPVCOC fetes McLaughlin, Laughton

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BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

In the run-up to Veterans Day, observed annually on Nov. 11, local towns and organizations have planned events touching on history, gratitude, and community.

Pascack Press, which boasts veterans among its ranks, joins in thanking all those from our towns who have made defending the United States part of their story and their familiesʼ pride.

Check your town calendar for events. Here are a few weʼre calling out:

Chrissa Athanasatos helps her library resume its Fabric of the Community crazy-quilt project.

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EMERSON

TIME’S UP FOR DEBAUN HOUSE

Home served American Legion, generations of Emersonians

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

One of the boroughʼs oldest buildings — the DeBaun House built in the 1770s — faces demolition after efforts to preserve the historical structure and American Legion meeting place failed to sustain the 250-year-old structure.

Officials said that in the buildingʼs place, the American Legion Post 269, which owns the building on its 1.6 acres, hopes to construct four one-bedroom apartments for veterans. Nearby, the Legion already built 14 affordable apartment units for veterans.

Borough and post officials said

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Scott Laughton (center) and Bill McLaughlin are selected as Citizens of the Year for 2021 at the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce 2021 Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner Oct. 14.

HE GREATER Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce 2021 Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner, held Oct. 14 at Seasons Catering in the Township of Washington, honored stellar recipients for their selfless contributions to the Pascack Valley.

Bill McLaughlin and Scott Laughton nabbed the honors.

Laughton served in the U.S. Army, spent 25 years as a police officer, and more recently earned his nursing degree and assisted as a frontline worker during the pandemic.

McLaughlin is a chair and committee member for several non-profit organizations and

cofounded The Jillian Fund to assist families struggling after their children were diagnosed with life-threatening diseases.

The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce (GPVCOC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of business organizations and professionals working together to enhance our community.

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Associates, told Pascack Press on Nov. 3, “It was a great night, great recipients and an exciting evening. We love doing it.”

Citizen of the Year awards have been given by the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce every year since Harold Effron was first honored in 1974.

The GPVCOC wasnʼt able to convene for its 2020 gala over Covid-restrictions, which interrupted so many Pascack Valley traditions and sent shock waves through the business community.

“We were absolutely excited to be back at Seasons to hold

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Lecture: “Omaha Beach” Sunday, Nov. 7 On Sunday, Nov. 7, the Pascack Historical Society is delighted to welcome back as a guest lecturer former Bergen County Executive William “Pat” Schuber, Esq. presenting “Omaha Beach.” The lecture begins at 2 p.m. and all are welcome to attend at no cost.

June 6, 1944 would always be known as D-Day, The Longest Day, when thousands of American, British and Canadian troops began the invasion of Western Europe in this most pivotal of days during World War II. Of the five landing beaches, the one named Omaha would forever be known as Bloody Omaha, as more than 2,400 American GIs would be casualties before the day concluded.

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Friends in Westwood stand out as a cool variety of alternate selves as Halloween comes to the Pascack Valley.

Young men from all over the Pascack Valley who had reached enlistment age were photographed in their service uniforms for their 1944–1945 yearbook portraits.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kate Stutzel: Thank you, Emerson To the editor: to run for Imonths.

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Many hands make light work!

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Republicans were able to congratulate all Westwood candidates on running campaigns “absent of divisive acrimony.” I wish I could say the same for Emerson, but unfortunately, as seems to be recent tradition in this town, bad actors ran amok. Among other things, the church where my husband is pastor received unsigned notes alleging all sorts of nonsense about me, and Emerson elected and appointed leaders shared videos of my minor children on social media to criticize my parenting.

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Just before 5:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 1, Teaneck police responded to a report of an accident on eastbound Route 4 at Teaneck Road involving a motorcyclist.

Assistant Prosecutor Elizabeth Rebein said the motorcyclist, 58-year-old Albert Matthew Spechar of River Vale, had struck a deer while traveling eastbound on the highway. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

She said an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergen County Sheriffʼs Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton determined that no other vehicles were involved in the accident and no criminal charges were brought.

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An appeal has been filed to overturn the Zoning Board of Adjustmentʼs unanimous July vote rejecting 188 Broadway LLPʼs plan to build a 53-unit apartment complex.

Plaintiff objects to the boardʼs determination that the application, filed in March, was essentially the same as one it already rejected.

During the application hearings, Paul Kaufman, a principal at 188 Broadway LLC, butted heads regularly with Zoning Board attorney Salvatore Princiotto.

An attorney for 188 Broadway LLC, Justin Santagata, of Kaufman, Semeraro, & Leibman LLP filed an amended complaint in federal court in September that alleges a taking of property without just compensation, violation of due process, and legal malpractice and demands a jury trial.

Plaintiff 188 Broadway LLC alleges that the board and its attorney did not consider its application based on the zoning “hardship” of office-space-only zoning on its property, changed market conditions and impacts on the office leasing market due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

A response by an attorney representing the boroughʼs insurance carrier, the Joint Insurance Fund, was due soon, borough officials said in October. We reached out to David Pfund, the JIFassigned attorney representing Woodcliff Lake, but did not hear back by press time.

The applicantʼs lawsuit demands relief including compensatory and consequential damages, including the fair market value of the property or an order that Woodcliff Lake rezone the property consistent with the application.

The suit further seeks an order declaring that Princiotto and board chair Robin Malley are barred from any further official role “in any further iteration of the application or a future one.”

And it seeks “all additional damages available in takings jurisprudence; punitive damages; attorneysʼ fees and costs; and repayment of legal fees” paid to Princiotto by the board through Plaintiffʼs escrow account.

The action says “the uncontradicted testimony on the application was that the office-only zoning for the property does not permit a reasonable return based on investment-backed plaintiffʼs expectations and is a taking of property without just compensation.”

It says, “As established in the application, the North Jersey market in which the property is located has the highest office vacancy rate in New Jersey because large, non-campus-type office buildings are no longer economically viable.”

It says plaintiff “is not required to convert the building to a more multi-tenant space, at a loss, in order to determine whether any leasing is possible. Nor is plaintiff required to wait to see if the Covid-19 pandemic leads to lasting remote work — anathema to large, non-campus-type office

buildings — prior to establishing a taking of property.”

The Zoning Board voted down the amended proposal solely based on res judicata, a legal principle meaning “the thing has been judged.”

The board, after counsel from Princiotto and four hearings, voted unanimously July 20 to declare the 53-unit application similar to a case it previously decided. (“Been there, done that: 53-unit pitch for 188 Broadway nixed,” Pascack Press, July 26, 2021.)

The applicant maintains the applications were not similar. Its suit quotes Borough Planner Richard Preiss as noting they were different, although Preiss also said he had not reviewed the 53-unit amended application.

The applicant proposing the 11⁄ 2 story high, two-building 53unit rental complex had previously proposed a 60-unit, two-building, 2 story complex on the same site.

In its application for a 53-unit proposal, called its amended application, the applicant sought a so-called “hardship” use variance for the site based on the “inutility”

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The suit claims the board did not hear the application to determine whether a hardship existed but rather, due to its attorneyʼs advice, focused on whether res judicata applied.

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CELEBRATING OUR VETS: Enlisted men of Westwood High, 1945

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WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL yearbook for 1944–1945 featured this page of students who, having reached enlistment age prior to graduation, had already joined the military during World War II. On the cusp of manhood, these teenagers left their families, their friends, to be shipped to overseas battlefields and unknown fates in service to their country. As the saying goes, “Freedom isnʼt free.”

With Westwood and Park Ridge being the only high schools in the Pascack Valley at that time, kids attending the Westwood campus—which back then was a large brick building on Fourth Avenue—came from that borough, plus Washington Township, Emerson, Hillsdale, River Vale, and beyond.

Accompanying text on the facing yearbook page reads, “The seniors have spoken many times of the absent members of their class who would have graduated with them in June were it not for the war. These classmates are now at various foreign stations. The winter in western Europe has been severe, requiring as much effort to overcome as the enemy. The South Pacific is the other weather extreme, steaming jungles with their constant threat of fever and disease, ripping coral reefs sharp as razors, poor drinking water, and a more fanatical adversary. A number of those who will HE

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graduate in June will be called upon to face some of these hardships. May 1945 be the year of a final victory and a speedy return home.”

Indeed, 1945 did bring that victory. The six-year conflict officially ended on Sept. 2,

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1945, just before the beginning of the next school year. Many childhood friends would return home, but not all.

So many teenagers around the United States enlisted in the military prior to graduating that in 1942 the General Education

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SCHOOL BOARD RESULTS

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

PASCACK VALLEY

The Pascack Valleyʼs school board elections on Nov. 2 featured a contested River Vale school board ballot and challenges for selected seats on the Pascack Valley regional and Westwood regional boards of education.

Most school board races are viewed as non-partisan affairs, with challengers offering competing views to address local school concerns and support local improvements, including pressing educational and capital needs.

Mask and vaccine rules, and pending new state health curricula, have parentsʼ attention.

Generally, local and regional school board costs (i.e. public education) comprise the bulk of local property taxes, accounting for two-thirds of taxes while municipal and county taxes comprise about a third of local tax bills.

River Valeʼs school board race featured four challengers competing for two three-year terms. Topping the field for two open seats were Cheryl Berkowitz (996 votes) and Arthur White (970 votes). Matthew de la Rosa garnered 890 votes, while incumbent

Lorraine Waldes totaled 768 votes.

Pascack Valley Regional High School Districtʼs Board of Education race had three open seats Nov. 2, with only the River Vale seat contested. Candidates ran unopposed in Montvale (Debra Kradijian Stephans) and Hillsdale (Pat Luisi).

The district is searching for a permanent superintendent.

For River Valeʼs seat, BOE incumbent trustee Joseph Blundo bested challenger Eli Moallem, a parent and frequent critic of board policies. Some issues Moallem has addressed include recent battles over a new state health curriculum and the boardʼs muchcriticized retirement of the Hillsʼ Cowboy and Valleyʼs Indian mascots.

Counting mail-in, Nov. 2 and early votes, Blundo totaled 1,801 votes and Moallem grabbed 1,264 votes.

In a competitive Westwood Regional School District contest, two Washington Township residents squared off for one open seat. Incumbent Dr. Frank Romano grabbed 1,006 votes and beat back challenger James Schembari (673 votes).

For an unexpired one-year term, Joseph J. McCallister (985 votes) appeared to narrowly defeat Thomas Snee (976 votes).

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McCallister grabbed 210 mail-in votes compared to 174 mail-in votes for Snee.

For two open Westwood seats on WWRSDʼs school board, Andrea Peck and Kristen Pedersen topped a four-challenger field.

Peck totaled 1,144 votes and Pedersen 1,068 votes.

Finishing third and fourth were incumbent Andrew Gerstmayr and newcomer Joseph B. Letezia. Gerstmayr had 913 votes and Letezia had 704 votes.

The district is searching for a permanent superintendent.

In Hillsdaleʼs uncontested board election, Shane Svorec grabbed 1,366 votes and Justin Saxon totaled 859 votes.

In Montvale, two uncontested local BOE seats went to Christopher Colla (904 votes) and Ernie DiFiore (784 votes).

The Montvale Public School District is placing a nearly $30 million school bond referendum before voters Dec. 14 to upgrade schools, physical plants, add classrooms, and improve facilities. (See “The ask for K-8 schools,” Pascack Press, Oct. 4, 2021.)

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COUNCIL CONSIDERS BOND FOR FIELD REPAIRS, ROAD PROGRAM

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

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Bond funding for a new synthetic turf field as well as street and road improvements is expected to be available following the Nov. 9 council meeting.

Park Ridgeʼs Borough Council approved a $590,000 bond ordinance, 2021-026, on Oct. 26 for new artificial turf at Memorial Field, and introduced a $275,000 bond ordinance to pay for the 2021 road, curb, drainage, and sidewalk improvement program.

No street names or list of

prioritized streets were provided along with the bond ordinanceʼs introduction.

A final hearing on the $275,000 bond ordinance is set for Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 8:15 p.m. at Borough Hall.

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Menorah lighting Park Ridge holds its first

annual Menorah lighting on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m., presented by Valley Chabad, to celebrate the fifth night of Hannukah, at Depot Square.

There will be latkes, donuts, gelt, music “and maybe even a prize for the kids in attendance.” All are invited and welcome.

Christmas tree lighting On Dec. 5 the borough, we holds its annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Depot Square. The Recreation Committee is finalizing the details.

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Falkenstern said the borough anticipated 75% to 100% of turf field bonds to be reimbursed by FEMA due to the stateʼs emergency declaration and subsequent federal funds being appropriated to counties declared disaster areas.

She said the bonding was needed to authorize the funds now to repair the field in time for spring sports.

She said Memorial Field had only been turfed within the last couple of years, and that a park playground also suffered damage but had since been repaired.

Those repair costs also were submitted for FEMA funding, she said.

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Public notices were published on both bond measures on Nov. 1.

Three-quarters to all of the $590,000 bond to replace the Tropical Storm Ida-damaged Memorial Field will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Borough Administrator Julie Falkenstern recently told Pascack Press.

In addition, the council unanimously introduced a $275,000 bond ordinance Oct. 26 to fund its 2021 road improvement program, scheduled for public hearing Nov. 9. The ordinance calls for bonding $275,000 for the 2021 Road, Curb, Drainage and Sidewalk Improvement Program at various locations.

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PARK RIDGE Local boys Tommy Greco and Chris Tanno delivered on a winning formula with K Rico South American Steakhouse in Manhattan, and now theyʼve added a fun local option to the mix — right where it all began for them, in Park Ridge.

The business partners are leveraging their experience, outperforming Michelin-starred restaurants, with Pop! Empanada at 7 Hawthorne Ave. Theyʼre aiming to change the game on casual foods.

Their menu consists of tasty authentic South American cuisine, with eight empanada varieties; three delicious sandwiches that have already become very popular; salads, desserts, and specialty bev-

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Tommy and Chris are fluent in with South American cuisines, as Tomʼs wife, Pia, is from Chile, and Chrisʼs wife, Eliana, hails from Peru.

The recipes are tried and true, thanks also to decades of perfection invested by Irene Sagredo, Tommyʼs mother-in-law.

Irene ran a “casa particular,” basically a private family establishment, in Santiago, Chile, where she prepared lunches for dozens every day. When she moved to New York City, she and her family ran the only Chilean restaurant in town: Pomaire on West 46th Street on Restaurant Row. Irene remains the authority in the kitchens of both K. Rico Steak-

Try Pop! Empanada at 7 Hawthorne Ave., Park Ridge.

Theyʼve enjoyed tremendous house and Pop! Empanada, maintaining the highest quality in ingre- success with K. Rico South American Steakhouse, and are frequent dients and preparation.

(And you must try her hand- sponsors of local initiatives — particularly in support of youth. made coconut flan for dessert.)

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Veterans: Events, resources in the valley and county Omaha was the critical beach and on the 4 miles of sand below 100-foot-high cliffs the Allied Invasion came perilously close to disaster.

Once again, as in so many areas of the war, it was the courage, spirit, and determination of small groups of GIs that won the day and from which Hitlerʼs days would be numbered.

A question and answer period follows.

And make time to check out “OVER THERE: World War II on the Homefront,” opening at Pascack Historical Societyʼs John C.

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Storms Museum the same day.

Storms, founder of the Societyʼs museum, wrote the following about national conflict in the Pascack Valley: How shall it be in years to come When the wars and the fighting and dying are done?

Shall those who have given their all in the fight And died ʼneath the bullyʼs might Live on in the hearts and minds of men?

The Pascack Historical Society will recognize the sacrifices of the people in our Pascack Valley during World War II. The Society

will install a permanent display consisting of photographs, letters, documents, and artifacts that illustrate the reactions of the community during that period of national adversity.

PHS trustees Carol Riccardo, Helen Whalen, and Pat Dolan are the exhibit curators.

All are welcome to attend the opening of this exhibit on Sunday, Nov. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. As always, museum admission is free. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring children to learn about this important era of American history. Pascack Historical Society, 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge. https://pascackhistoricalsociety.org Park Ridge Legion Post 153 honors Veterans Day Cpl. Jedh C. Barker Memorial American Legion Post 153 Commander Bob Oppelt and members invite you to help observe the 102nd Veterans Day on post grounds at 118 Ridge Avenue on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 10:58 a.m.

Dick Bozzone a past commander. and chairman of the event, noted that “major hostilities of WWI were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed

Veterans Day in 1954.”

He said, “Our local ceremony will begin three minutes earlier in honor of Sgt. Henry Gunther, a native of Baltimore, Md., an infantryman listed as the final doughboy from the American Expeditionary Forces killed in action by German soldiers as the former was charging enemy trenches in France on Nov. 11.”

He added, “The West Ridge Elementary School student body and their teachers will attend if the weather cooperates.

General Leonard E. Wood American Legion Post 162 Post 162ʼs Veterans Day ceremony is Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in Hillsdale Veterans Park. The post serves residents of Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake, and Old Tappan, and has members from further afield.

On the postʼs website, you can read about Legionnaire Guido Borellaʼs WWII experiences as a combat engineer.

Elks mark Veterans Remembrance Month Joe Pedone, an official with the state Elks organization, notes that in an effort to recognize and support our nationʼs veterans, Elks National President Keith Mills has proclaimed November Veterans Remembrance Month.

“This month, we urge all

Americans to join the Elks in service to the veterans in your community. Let us remember the words of Elk member and President John F. Kennedy, who said, ʻAs we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.ʼ” He said, “Despite the challenges of the last year, the Elks lived by their pledge to never forget our veterans. Our members repurposed funds from hastily cancelled events to buy masks, hand sanitizer and protective equipment for veterans and caregivers at risk of Covid.”

He listed many more priorities and achievements. For membership information visit Join.Elks.Org. Need services?

The Bergen County Division of Veterans Services was established in 1977 to provide resident veterans and their dependents with information and assistance in obtaining earned entitlements from federal, state, and local governments, as well as any that are available from the private sector.

Visit co.bergen.nj.us and select Veterans Services. You also can call (201) 336-6325 and write veterans@co.bergen.nj.us.

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Music, art, shopping, dining — Westwood offers it all as the Hub of the Pascack Valley. Residents and visitors will find unique opportunities to shop local before the rush of the holiday season during Celebrate Westwoodʼs Shop the Hub 3D. And that “3D” stands for three days of sales and specials: Thursday, Nov. 11 through Saturday, Nov. 13. More than three dozen business participants are expected across Westwoodʼs favorite restaurants and retailers of fashion, jewelry, art, home goods, beauty, gifts, sweet treats, and more.

This fourth Shop the Hub event is CWʼs first multi-day extravaganza. Shop the Hub 3D begins Nov. 11 with a late night of shopping events at more than 20 locations, plus gallery opening events at Westwood Art Gallery and Bergen County Camera.

Sales, specials, and pop-up in-store events continue through the weekend, with a live performance by Arts on the Avenues musician Talia Green mid-day Saturday.

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The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) requested volunteers from the various Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT).

Fourteen volunteers from the River Vale CERT logged more than 600 hours, with some individually totaling more than 100!

In recognition of their volunteer help, the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, State Police Office of Emergency Management recently awarded certificates to the following CERT members for their assistance during the pandemic:

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Election ’21: Republicans gain in council races

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

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Republicans appeared to sweep up most of the contested council seats in the Pascack Valley, and hung on to the mayoralty of the Township of Washington.

Thatʼs according to unofficial results from the Bergen County Board of Elections.

At the top of the ticket, in a close race that drew national attention along with the Virgina governorʼs race, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy just fended off a challenge from GOP nominee Jack Ciattarelli, becoming the stateʼs

first Democratic governor to be reelected in more than 40 years.

(In Virginia, Republican Glenn Youngkin took just over half the votes, ending Democratic control there and leading to speculation of more GOP gains in the midterms.)

Final vote-by-mail ballots postmarked no later than 8 p.m. on Nov. 2 must be received by the county Board of Elections by Nov. 8 to count, said county officials.

Township of Washington The Township of Washington featured what arguably was Pascack Valleyʼs most competitive and divisive race. Republican first-term mayor Peter Calamari

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appeared to squeak by Independent councilman Michael DeSena, a civil engineer, 1,751–1,699, with final mail-in votes and provisional votes yet to be tallied.

A mostly cordial Oct. 12 debate sponsored by the Northern Valley League of Women Voters, broadcast on WCTV-NJ, offered 90 minutes of ranging views.

Issues included public pushback to questions about construction of a new emergency services building, nepotism, delays at the Building Department, progress toward a county overhaul of the Pascack Road–Washington Avenue intersection, the threat of eminent domain and town visions for 450 Pascack Road, recreation programs, development, and transparency.

For council, Republican incumbent Thomas Sears (1,703 votes) and town public affairs director Daisy Velez (1,732) appeared to edge out Independents Kevin P. Zitko, the townʼs volunteer fire chief (1,631) and Michael Werfel, a financial planner (1,626).

The town clerk told Pascack Press on Nov. 3 that as of Oct. 27 the township had 7,846 registered voters, who posted a 39.08% turnout for physical voting. When other permitted ballots are included, she said it would be fair to estimate a 42% voter turnout.

All in-person voting was at the Municipal Center, on Hudson Avenue, where parking was tight due to ongoing removal of 950 tons of contaminated soil at the former DPW headquarters. Police assisted with traffic.

Woodcliff Lake Woodcliff Lake is in the midst of one of the valleyʼs tightest council contests in recent memory, with voters appearing to return an incumbent Democratic councilwoman and elect a Democratic newcomer.

At press time, Democrat Jennifer Margolis (1,247 votes) and incumbent Democratic councilwoman Jacqueline Gadaleta (1,238) held slim leads over Republican challengers Michael Casale (1,098) and Dianna Cereijo (1,060).

A final tabulation of mail-in votes — due by Nov. 8 but postmarked no later than 8 p.m. on Nov. 2 — and vetting of provisional ballots could change the results. Provisional ballots, which are paper ballots, are often filled out by voters when election officials cannot verify their voter registration or other issues arise that challenge their voting status in a specific election.

Following Election Day, elections officials check all provision-

al ballots against other voting records and votes to verify whether they should be counted.

Emerson In the Emerson Council race, incumbent Republican Brian Gordon (1,751 votes) and running mate Kelly Moore (1,711) handily defeated Democratic challengers Kate Stutzel (1,022) and Michael DeOrio (1,018).

Republican Donald “Don” Pierro defeated Democrat Brian Downing for a one-year unexpired council term, 1566–873, with Pierro grabbing 65.2% of the vote.

Officials said Emerson had 5,805 registered voters.

Montvale In Montvale, incumbent Republican councilmembers Dieter Koelling and Annmarie Russo-Vogelsang kept their seats from Democratic challenger Steven A. Frischer, with Koelling totaling 1390 votes, RussoVogelsang 1,363 votes, and Frischer with 828 votes.

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PARK RIDGE Mayor Keith Misciagna congratulated the boroughʼs high school student-athletes on Oct. 29, noting highlights of local fall sports and adding, “Congratulations to all, you make us all very proud!”

He said: • Boys soccer will play their last regular season game vs. Waldwick. The boys are 11-7-1. The team has played tough all year, including a win in the county tournament over undefeated North Arlington.

Your local team opened the State Tournament at home vs.

Hasbrouck Heights on Nov. 1.

• Girls soccer finished the season, 14-5, with wins over rivals Emerson, Saddle River Day, and a county tournament win over Rutherford. The team had a huge win over Top 10 ranked Mahwah heading into the state tournament.

Ella Madden surpassed 80 career

goals and Kerry Perez is closing in on the all-time assists record for the program. The team is ranked #20 in the Record Top 25 and opens the state tournament at Home on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

• Cross country: The boys and girls XC teams had strong seasons. The boys finished 6-4 and placed fourth in the division.

The girls had a banner season winning the NJIC Colonial Division, the first NJIC Conference Championship, and the Bergen County Group C Championship.

The county championship was the first in school history for a girls cross country team. Both teams are preparing to run in the state tournament.

• Girls tennis finished the season, 15-3, with wins over Cresskill and Saddle River Day. The Lady Owls won the NJIC Patriot Division going 13-1 in league play while advancing to the

State Quarterfinals.

The team was ranked in the Record Top 25. Senior Christine Richiez was named Record Athlete of the Week for the second time after capturing the Bergen County 1st Singles Championship.

• Volleyball finished the season, 11-11, including big wins over Midland Park and Waldwick.

The team had a thrilling win in the 1st round of the states, upsetting #5 Kinnelon, 2-1. The team plays Emerson next.

Kate Rutowski surpassed the 500 career kills milestone and Kailey Levinson surpassed the 1,000 career assists milestone and is approaching 1,300.

• Football/cheerleading/ band: The football team finished the season, 6-0, winning the NJIC Patriot Division for the fourth year in a row. The team qualified for the NJIC Conference playoffs hosting the semifinals vs. Hasbrouck Heights.

This was the second meeting after the Owls defeated the Avia-

tors, 14-7, on the road. In round 2, the Owls won a thriller going for a 2-point conversion in overtime to stun Heights again, 22-21.

The team was to travel to Rutherford for the NJIC Conference Final and host the first round of the state tournament on Friday, Nov. 5. The Owls are ranked #5 in the Record Top 20.

“Special thanks to both the band and cheer programs for providing the best gameday environment in New Jersey!”

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Community center sites in focus as mayor, BA clash

BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

HILLSDALE

The Borough Council Special Temporary Steering Committee on the Community Center and Fields has focused on the West Parking Lot in the center of town and the east parking lot at Stonybrook Swim Club, adjacent to the pump house, as candidate sites for a multimillion-dollar community center.

It asked DMR Architects to begin estimating and pricing out

what could be built on the two locations — and settled on Centennial Field as the focus of any field enhancements.

Thatʼs according to Mayor John Ruocco, who said the council committee on Oct. 29, its first meeting, made its decision without consulting the Citizens Advisory Committee he empanelled on the work.

“They took off the table as potential sites Centennial Field, Memorial Field, and Beechwood Park,” he told Pascack Press on Nov. 1.

He said, “From the briefing I received from the borough administrator, they did not even ask DMR to look at four other options that our engineer had identified over a year ago.”

It matters, Ruocco said, because “As DMR suggested initially several months ago, when they first made a presentation in the summer, it is a best practice to survey the views of residents before you run down a particular path too far.”

He dinged the councilʼs decision to hire DMR for the feasibili-

ty study “without using the fair and open process of getting bids, or even the non-fair and -open process whereby a formal bid process would be supplanted by the borough administrator instead inviting a number of firms to provide an estimate of doing a feasibility study.”

Ruocco alleged the administrator, Christopher Tietjen, “did not do either because the council, over my objections, told him just to ask DMR. As we used to say in business, Is this any way to run an airline?”

The Council Steering Committee, consisting of council members Anthony DeRosa, Council President Abby Lundy, and Zoltán Horváth, with Tietjen and recreation director Patty Hughes, met with DMR on Oct. 29.

Their next meeting is expected Nov. 29, at which Ruocco said he understood that the role of the Citizens Advisory Committee would be discussed.

That bodyʼs members are given as Ruta Fiorino of Access for All, Meredith Kates of the Environmental Commission, Carol Schepker of the library board, Sara Armstrong of the Recreation Committee, Ann Janet Cron and John Corring of the Recreation Committee, Rob Stigliano of the Stonybrook Pool Commission, Louisa Toledo of the Board of Health, and Marie Hanlon of the 50-plus Club.

“Right now, the advisory committee is doing nothing. That must be discouraging for them,” Ruocco said.

He added, “I had an agreement with councilmember Lundy and the BA when I met with them after the Oct. 12 council meeting that the steering committee would first figure out how they wanted to

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Ruocco, who has often locked horns with the council — recently seeing his limited veto on redevelopment overridden — said “This does not show respect for the views of the residents, does not exhibit sound business planning, and is certainly not smart politics.”

Ruocco predicted, “This approach will backfire if and when the proposal goes before the voters in a referendum. While I can appreciate the fact that members of this council feel defensive about having already started to tax the residents for the this capital project without having first made some crucial decisions on site and requirements, and without explaining how they came up with a $10 million spending threshold, it only makes matters worse to continue not taking the pulse of the residents.”

Ruocco told Pascack Press heʼd suggested creating a council steering committee and a Citizens Advisory Committee “to instill some order and framework for the decision-making process, much as I would if I were still working at the Federal Reserve or in the private sector.”

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HILLSDALE 509 Hillsdale Ave. (201) 358-5072 hfpl.org • Join the Knitting Group to chat with friendly fellow knitters as everyone works on their own projects. Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at the library. Bring your own materials. Space is limited, so register online.

• Join Maria on the library patio and start the day with a Chair Yoga class. Chair Yoga brings the floor to you and is a gentle, satisfying workout ideal for seniors or those who find regular yoga too aggressive. Thursday, Nov. 11, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Registration required. Class moves indoors in inclement weather.

• Zumba via Zoom is Thurs-

day, Nov. 11 at 4:30 p.m. Janet Weller, certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, leads a dance-based workout. Register for Zoom link.

• Ever wondered about Tai Chi —the martial art consisting of slow, controlled movements with many health benefits? Then try a free class at the Hillsdale Library!

Tai Chi with Master Randy is Friday, Nov. 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

• Author Louis L. Picone will be at the Hillsdale Library on Monday, Nov. 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. to speak on his new book, “Grantʼs Tomb: The Epic Death of Ulysses S. Grant and the Making of an American Pantheon,” which looks at the memorialization of a U.S. president and Civil War hero. Takes place in the library meeting room; reserve your seat online.

MONTVALE 12 Mercedes Drive, Suite 100 (201) 391-5090 montvalelibrarynj.org • The library has a Thanksgiving Pillow Craft that needs no sewing, but a lot of stuffing!

All the materials you need for this craft will be included. Registration is required. Limited to one per family and to Montvale library card holders, while supplies last. Registration opens online Nov. 8.

• Strength Training for Seniors, a virtual program, increases flexibility, strength and endurance using easy-to-follow movements. Via Zoom, Thursdays in November at 1 p.m. Visit

the libraryʼs website to register for as many sessions as you want.

• Artist Peri will host a virtual Kidsʼ Art Class on Monday, Nov. 15 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Children 6 and older can log on for step-by-step instructions in creating a personal work of art. All you need is paper, a pencil, and imagination. Registration required.

PARK RIDGE 51 Park Ave. (201) 391-5151 parkridge.bccls.org • Join Miss Renee for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in the First Friends room (across the hall from the library). Geared towards toddlers and preschool age, but open to all. Registration required.

• Virtual Take-and-Make Crafts with Miss Renee is every Friday at 10 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook page. Miss Renee walks kids through a fun craft at home. 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.

• Virtual Book It! Club with Miss Eileen meets live on the libraryʼs Facebook page Saturdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Stories, science, and more geared towards kids in primary grades.

RIVER VALE 412 Rivervale Road (201) 391-2323 rivervalelibrary.org • The library offers Virtual Qigong classes, via Zoom, on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to

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• During Jewelry with Jess, for fourth grade and up, Miss Jess will be on hand to help you make beautiful beaded jewelry. Monday, Nov. 8 from 3:30–4:15 p.m.

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• Mozart to Monet is back with another program for River

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The event unveils a new, extensive exhibit highlighing the 150 years of train service to the

Borough of Westwood, beginning with the original 1870 train station and its dual tracks and multiple sidings.

Of special significance: on this date the nationally recognized historic 1932 train station begins it 89th year of service.

In addition to photographic exhibits of the Westwood-bound trains and its two stations, various memorabilia — such as tools, pay schedules, time tables, ticket stubs, and china — will be on display.

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EMERSON 20 Palisade Ave. (201) 261-5604 emersonlibrary.org • Baby & Me, for age 2 and under, meets Tuesdays in November at 11 a.m. An introduction to songs, dance and fingerplays with stuffed animals and rhymes.

Indoors; masks must be worn.

Registration is required for each date you plan to attend.

• Join Miss Victoria for Afternoon Storytime Thursday, Nov. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Ages 2–5.

The program is moving indoors.

Registration is recommended, but drop-in welcome. Due to capacity limit, only one adult will be permitted in the program room per family. Additional guests will be asked to wait in the main library.

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Can’t get out to Vicolo? Prepare its signature dish at home

Vicolo Ristorante meets a full array of dining and entertaining needs. Vicolo welcomes walk-ins, but takes reservations and offers takeout.

Vicolo will be delighted to host your holiday business of family parties. Seating is available for up to 100. Catering is also offered and the restaurant has a full bar, including over 100 wines. Live performances during the weekends feature Italian singing and operastyle music.

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Visit Vicoloʼs website for its menu: vicoloristorante.com. For reservations, take-out, catering, and more, call (201) 497-8777.

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50+ Club New Year’s at The Brownstone

St. Andrewʼs 50+ Club is planning a New Yearʼs celebration trip to The Brownstone on Thursday, Dec. 30. The afternoon event includes lunch, entertain-

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A dispatch from the Westwood Elks: ment, transportation, and gratu“Itʼs that time of year again. ities. Cost is $75 per person. The Westwood Elks is doing the Reservations and payment are Elks Army of Hope fundraiser. due by Nov. 17. Call Hilda at The Elks Army of Hope supports (201) 265-5257. our troops who have been injured, maimed, or have given the ultimate sacrifice performing their duties for our country.”

The Elks say such community support helps these heroes and their families with housing, daily necessities, schooling, and more. assist in collecting the turkeys — “Please show your support for local Thanksgiving and Christ- by decorating your lawn with our mas tables — and any other donations for the pantry.

Helping Hand Turkey Drive Nov. 20

The annual Helping Hand Food Pantry Turkey Drive is set for Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 349 Hillsdale Ave. Volunteers will be on hand to

Troop 109 Turkey Trot Nov. 25–28

All proceeds from registration directly supports Scouting in Hillsdale.

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Antiques appraisal show Nov. 7

The Womanʼs Club of Westwood Inc. invites you to its first Antique Appraisal Show, with RZM Fine Arts & Antiques Inc., on Sunday, Nov. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. The show is at the Womanʼs Club of Westwood clubhouse, 205 Kinderkamack Road.

“Please join us for a relaxing and interesting afternoon.

Your treasures will be evaluated by an expert for $5 per item.

There is no limit,” the club says in its announcement.

Among the items to be appraised are gold and silver coins, fine jewelry, watches and clocks, militaria, fine art (such as paintings and sculpture), historical documents, toys and dolls, books (signed and first edition), furniture, cameras and photographs, and musical instruments.

Homemade refreshments and beverages will be available for purchase. Club members

lawn sign for a $25 donation to the Elks Army of Hope. This year we have a choice of two signs.

Pick one for your lawn. Act now and have it in time for Veterans

Day.” Call Carl at (201) 446-6047 or the Westwood Elks lodge at (201) 666-1562 (leave a message).

Pascack Press welcomes press releases, birth announcements, wedding announcements and event photographs from all towns in the Pascack Valley.

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This Thanksgiving, join Boy Scout Troop 109 of Hillsdale for their Second Annual 5K Turkey Trot.

Register for $30 at https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Hillsdale/Troop 109HillsdaleTurkeyTrot.

Then go out for your run/walk any time (and anywhere) between Thanksgiving, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 28; send in your finishing time; and the troop will deliver your commemorative race T-shirt.

Elks Army of Hope ready with signs

will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the club.

Members said, “We will be using the funds raised from this event to support various charities within our communities and throughout the world.

Annually we donate to many non-profit organizations along with other Womanʼs Clubs in our state through NJSFWC.” And they said, “We also donate to the local libraries, fire and ambulance corps, animal rescues, the elderly, those serving in the military, and scholarships for graduating seniors, just to name a few.”

For more information on the club, call (201) 916-1580.

For more information on what you may bring to the event — or if youʼre interested in RZM coming to your home for a private evaluation — call (845) 735-1313.

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Curtain rises with pride at Teaneck International Film Festival

There will be no Teaneck International Film Festival gala this year, but TIFF, “the film festival with a social conscience,” returns with live screenings and talkbacks opening night, Thursday, Nov. 11; Friday and Saturday nights, Nov. 12 and 13; and Sunday afternoon and night, Nov. 14; at Teaneck Cinemas, 503 Cedar Lane.

The next seven days – Nov. 15–21 — will be virtual, via Ovee, with talkbacks on Zoom, allowing the TIFF to expand its community nationwide.

Tickets are on sale for individual films, with an option for a weeklong pass for all the virtual films. Complete details, including film descriptions and a “click” to buy tickets, are on teaneckfilmfestival.org.

The documentary “Ailey,” sponsored by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Bergen/Passaic chapter, opens the festival at the movie theater on Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

At the talkback following the screening, the audience will meet director Jamila Wignot.

The Township of Teaneck and Fairleigh Dickinson University are sponsoring the poignant

and important documentary about autism, “In A Different Key,” Friday night, Nov. 12, at 8.

Tenafly resident Caren Zucker and her co-director/producer John Donvan — veterans of television and print journalism — are special guests.

On Saturday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. the film is “American River,” which tells the story of the largely polluted Passaic River and the towns and cities on its shores.

Kelly Sheehan, a Teaneck resident and producer of the documentary, will be on the panel with director Scott Morris and Hackensack Riverkeeper Captain Bill Sheehan.

The sponsors are Eco-Art Committee of the Teaneck Creek Conservancy, League of Women Voters of Teaneck, Rotary Club of Teaneck, and Wise Older Women, which will present its 2020 Woman of the Year Awards to Jacqueline Kates and Addie Wijnen, and the 2021 award to Paula Rogovin — all movers and shakers recognized for years of volunteering and activism.

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theater at 1:45 — is “The Light Ahead,” a restored 1939 feature, in Yiddish with English subtitles. Made on the eve of WWII, it follows two lovers in a shtetl dreaming of life in Odessa while increasing danger engulfs European Jews.

Phil and Karen Yucht and Addie Wijnen are sponsors, and

Eric Goldman, adjunct professor of cinema at Yeshiva University, leads the post-screening discussion.

The last film, “Tango Shalom,” sponsored by The Jewish Standard, is a lighthearted feature about a female tango dancer who asks a rabbi to enter a dance competition with her.

The talkback includes filmmakers and — virtually — Renee Taylor, who is featured in the comedy with Lainie Kazan.

At Teaneck Cinemas, in accordance with CDC guidelines, masks are recommended for everyone regardless of vaccination status.

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ment Strategies program, via Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 5 p.m., will offer techFROM PAGE 13 niques or activities that you can Investing, CPA Melissa E. Suna.m. (Rain date Nov. 10.) Regis- gela, a River Vale resident, will use to lessen feelings of stress. ter online.

Register online for Zoom link. help improve your basic financial • In her virtual presentation literacy and foster informed • Friends of the River Vale Introduction to Smart and Safe investment decision-making. Via Library Book Group meets the second Wednesday every month at 7 p.m. in the community room.

HILLSDALE For Nov. 10 the title to be discussed is “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead. Newcomers welcome.

• The hybrid Knit & Crochet Club will meet both in person in the library community room and via Zoom on Friday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Bring a project to work on and chat with other members. All skill levels welcome. If attending virtually, register for meeting link. If attending in person, bring a mask and be prepared to sign a hold harmless form.

• Music with Miss Nita is about sharing songs, playing instruments, and enjoying rhythm in a relaxed, playful, family-style class. For residents 6 months to 4 years. This program is Friday, Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. outdoors behind the library (weather permitting; moves indoors in the event of rain).

Register online.

• Pick up a Tween & Teen Craft-to-Go to complete at home. Stop by the library Saturday, Nov. 13 to pick up a paper pumpkin craft kit. One per person, for River Vale kids fourth PVHS Environmental Club members: Caitlin Slasinski, Maura O’Flynn, John Kim, Natalya grade and up, while supplies last.

Atakhaian, Ali Quevedo, and Aidan Costello.

TOWNSHIP OF PVHS Environmental Club tumes. For a $1 donation, festival bution at next yearʼs drive. Email WASHINGTON Piccoline at recently hosted its 6th Annual attendees could select a costume Michela Woodfield Road 144 Halloween Costume Upcycle for re-use. Through their efforts, mpiccoline@pascack.org for more (201) 664-4586 Drive at the Harvest Festival, held club members were able to upcy- information. twpofwashingtonpl.org Ms. Lindstrom and Mrs. Picon Oct. 14 at Meadowbrook Ele- cle more than 40 costumes.

• Homework Help is availThe Environmental Club asks coline, both PV science teachers, mentary School.

The clubʼs efforts were to the community to consider donat- serve as the Environmental Club able on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. at the library. Kids in grades K–5 promote the recycling and re-use ing this yearʼs Halloween cos- advisers. can get homework help from an of gently used Halloween cos- tumes after the holiday for distriZoom, Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Register for link.

• Stress affects everyone, in every part of our lives—whether itʼs work, being unemployed, family life, Covid-19, natural disasters, school, or death of a loved one. The virtual Stress Manage-

Club helps upcycle Halloween costumes

older student. Masks required.

Register online.

• Cartooning Class for tweens and teens grade 6 and up takes place Monday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the library. A video will be posted on the libraryʼs Facebook and website as well.

Register online.

• On New Release Tuesdays, Allyssa pops onto Facebook and Instagram to share todayʼs new book releases. There are book reviews, laughs, and more! There is no set time for this live program, but it will be available on the libraryʼs website on demand in the evening. Follow the library on social media to see when Allyssa goes live.

• The next session of the virtual Book Cooks Club is Wednesday, Nov. 10 at noon. The featured recipe is ricotta stuffed eggplant. Join Allyssa via Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, or the libraryʼs website as she shows you how to prepare this scrumptious Italian dish. You can find the recipe on the libraryʼs website. The video will remain online after airing live.

• Itʼs Dinovember at the library! Go online to print out a calendar of activities for the month. Wednesday, Nov. 10 brings Lil Al Dinosaur Build with Pearl Observatory at 4 p.m.

Ages 3–8. Register online.

• The Genealogy Group will meet Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Local genealogist Fred Voss will assist you in unraveling the secrets of your family tree. Call the library to register.

• Spice up your kitchen!

Try something new and sign up for one of the libraryʼs spice kits.

A new kit is offered each month.

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Ragamuffin Parade 2021

Here are a few scenes from Park Ridge Recreation and Cultural Committee Ragamuffin Parade, held Saturday, Oct. 23.

Reports director Liz Falkenstern, “This year we had to change our plans of having this event at Davies Memorial Field due to the storm damage suffered at the end of August that closed the field.”

She says, “Families with kids in costumes gathered at Depot Square, and after the PRPD closed the street temporarily for us to march instead to the PRHS football field, led by our awesome Park Ridge High School

Marching Band,” under the direction of John C. Diomede.

And she says, “The children marched around the track, received spooky treat bags, and had Italian ices from the Uncle Louie G truck of Park Ridge.”

Falkenstern thanked Diomede and the band and “the generous sponsors of this event: TD Bank, Lollipop School of Park Ridge, PIM Brands Inc. in Park Ridge and Chestnut Ridge Pediatric Dental of Woodcliff Lake.”

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How to manage patients’ expectations with dental implant therapy

As a periodontist, it is my job to inform a p a t i e n t whether dental implant therapy is a viable option for PRIYU GUPTA, DDS, them.

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How do I determine if you are the right candidate?

The main factor which predicts initial success after implant

surgery is the quantity and quality of the periodontal tissues, the gum and bone. A periodontist is a specialist of periodontal tissues, the title is self explanatory.

The second factor is medical condition. Smoking and lack of diabetic sugar control are another major reason for initial failures.

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hygiene or cleanliness of the implant; if the implant is too narrow or small; and the quality of implant parts and materials.

If there is no follow up monitoring of the periodontal tissues there is an increased risk of late implant failures and complications.

If and when a tooth needs to be extracted and replaced it is most often due to severe destruction of the periodontal tissue. As regeneration of lost gum and bone is the essential step of protocol to allow for a larger and wider implant, the essential part to achieve long term success and stability.

This is why periodontists are

the only specialty in dentistry who have the title of “board certified dental implant surgeons.” We are the only specialist designated by the American Dental Association to be given this title, as opposed to oral surgeons, who are not trained like periodontists in periodontal tissue regeneration, occlusion and monitoring of the entire dentition in relation to the implants and its cleanliness.

Our specialty is inclusive of a very strong hygiene program, for this purpose.

For more information, call Westwood Periodontics at (201) 664-3023 or visit us at 354 Old Hook Road #201 in Westwood or WestwoodPeriodontics.com.

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Lady Elks comedy night, raffle sales

The Westwood Elks Ladies Auxiliary invites you to comedy night on Friday, Nov. 12. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8. The cost is $35 per person and includes entertainment and select beverages.

On the bill are comedians Joey Callahan, the Notorious F.O.D. (drybarcomedy.com/joeycallahan-the-notorious-f-o-d) and Buddy Fitzpatrick (drybarcomedy.com).

For tickets and more information, contact Tracy Brandenburg at (201) 697-6412 or tbrandenburg917@gmail.com.

50/50 Raffle Fundraiser Get in on the Westwood Elks Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 raffle fundraiser. The drawing will be held at the Westwood Elks Lodge on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m.

Donations are $50 per ticket and only 200 will be sold. First prize is 30% of gross tickets sold.

Second prize is 20% of gross tickets sold.

All proceeds will benefit children with special needs.

To purchase tickets and for more information, call Renee at (201) 587-6521 or write Tracy at tbrandenburg917@gmail.com.

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The River Vale Seniors are hosting their Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 7 at the Emerson Hotel Restaurant in Emerson. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-member guests. Reservations must be made by Nov. 26.

On Dec. 15, the River Vale Police Department is hosting a luncheon for the River Vale Seniors at the Senior Center.

This is a members-only event.

For more information, call Raul Otey at (201) 387-0753.

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There are many at home activities that you can perform if you are suffering from these brain based issues. One thing you can do is to eat with chopsticks. Also, start brushing your teeth or hair with your non-dominant hand to make the brain work a little harder. Challenge your brain with games like chess, checkers, sudoku, crossword puzzles, board games, or cards. Walk or bike to work or drive a new route home.

Learn a musical instrument, play a new sport, learn a foreign language, or take dancing lessons. It really helps if you can do a stimulating activity that is also a physical exercise as well.

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One of my favorite brain exercises is to do chores with your eyes closed. This really helps to enhance other neural pathways, but please make sure you are always taking the proper safety precautions if you try this at home.

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before Borough Council and on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., the district will hold a virtual bond proposal information session. For more information visit montvalek8.org/future.

In Woodcliff Lakeʼs uncontested school vote for a trio of three-year terms, newcomer Adriana Maniscalco racked up 836

votes, followed by incumbents Jeffrey Holman (767 votes) and Cristen GIblin (645 votes).

In Emerson, Behrooz Pasdar (541 votes) ran uncontested for one seat on a five-member board.

And in Park Ridge, incumbents Amara E. Wagner (904 votes) and David Bradler (804 votes) ran uncontested for two board seats.

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The Park Ridge Police Pistol Association presents Cpl. Jedh C. Barker Memorial American Legion Post 153 Commander Bob Oppelt a check for $1100 on Oct. 20, the funds raised from their sales of caps. “The Legion was thrilled to receive this donation and we thank the Park Ridge Police Pistol Association for their generosity and continued support,” the post told Pascack Press. From left to right: Detective Greg Powers, Sgt Mike Babcock, Commander Bob Oppelt, 2nd Vice Commander Tom Madru, and Officer Danny DeGregorio.

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IS YOUR PORTFOLIO AS EFFICIENT AS IT COULD BE?

Editorʼs note: The following article is for informational purposes only.

When you look at a line chart of an ERIC KOHLMEIER i n v e s t m e n t ʼs historical performance, one feature to note is its volatility – how frequent and how extreme the ups and downs have been. This is significant because volatility is the most commonly used measurement of an investmentʼs risk. The greater the volatility, the riskier the investment is considered to be.

If you viewed a chart comparing the stock marketʼs versus the bond marketʼs performance, youʼd see stocks have been significantly more volatile than bonds. Logically then, a 100% bond portfolio should be less risky than one including both bonds and stocks. Right?

Not so fast.

In fact, according to a Morningstar study for the years 1970 through 2018, a portfolio comprising 67% bonds (measured by the 20-year U.S. government bond) and 33% stocks (using the S&P 500 Index) offered less risk and better returns than a 100% bond portfolio. In other words, the former was more “efficient” than the latter, which leads to a concept investors should be aware of: the efficient frontier.

Start with the basics Having a grasp of the efficient frontier begins with under-

standing: • The relationship between risk and return • How diversification can help manage risk and return In general, risk and return go hand in hand. As an investmentʼs risk increases, so should its return. If you buy a Treasury bond, the return will probably be low because the risk of default is low.

If you buy a stock, however, the potential risk can be significant— think back to what happened to stocks during the Great Recession—and you should expect a greater return potential as “compensation” from the market for accepting that additional risk.

Diversification is simply blending different investments in a portfolio in an effort to manage risk and return. The result is your “asset allocation.”

A very simple asset allocation might include stocks, which tend to be risky but offer growth potential, and bonds, which have been more stable and provide income (interest). You can help manage your risk and return by how much you allocate to each type of investment.

For example, if you have a 75% stock/25% bond portfolio, it should offer a greater risk and return potential than one thatʼs 25% stocks and 75% bonds.

Getting to an efficient frontier Of course, there are lots of other investments for you to choose from, and there are an infinite number of portfolios you could construct from the stocks, bonds, and other assets available.

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Each of these blends has a unique overall risk and return level.

If you plotted them all on a chart, youʼd likely see whatʼs shown in the hypothetical graph below. The “pies”—representing different asset allocations—farthest to the left and highest up are the ones with the best expected risk/return tradeoffs. If you connected those “dots,” you would have it: the efficient frontier.

Thatʼs what the efficient frontier is, but what does it mean for investors?

It means that if your risk/return tradeoff doesnʼt land along the frontier, your portfolio is not as efficient as it could be.

Youʼre taking on too much risk for the level of return youʼre getting, and you probably need to make adjustments to decrease risk, improve return, or both.

Finding help Determining whether your

portfolio is as efficient as it could be may require help from a professional financial advisor. He or she will likely ask about your goals (what youʼre investing for), time horizon (how long until you need to tap into your investments), and risk tolerance (how comfortable you are with swings in your portfolioʼs value).

Based on your responses, your advisor can help build a portfolio designed to help reach your goals as efficiently as possible.

Asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of fluctuating prices and uncertain returns.

S&P 500 comprises 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-valueweighted index; each stockʼs weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. It is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance.

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tion, saying that throughout plaintiffʼs development application and the 2021 hearings, “the boardʼs attorney… acted not as a quasijudicial officer as required by New Jersey law, but as an objector to the application and as an adversary.”

The appeal says the Zoning Board did not properly evaluate whether the existing zoning and testimony related to a changed office market due to Covid-19 caused a hardship.

It adds, “In a remarkable bit of hari-kari [sic], the board called a witness to testify to res judicata even though he repeatedly admitted he had not actually reviewed

the current application. The entire application was poisoned by these macro and micro due process violations.”

Kaufman told Pascack Press on July 21, “We were hardly surprised by the vote, which was preordained and orchestrated by the board and its attorney, particularly after the board and its attorney would not permit us to question their witnesses, call any witnesses on this issue (including their own planner), accepted statements from [a] previous application taken out of context and prohibited us from submitting either the full statement or contrary statements.”

188 Broadway: Appeal filed Jersey law. The boardʼs determination of res judicata is based on legal gaslighting, purposeful misconstruction of testimony, incorrect legal direction from Princiotto, and — in the end— a lack of any recognition of the Covid-19 pandemic,” states the lawsuit.

It says the application is substantially different from its predecessor owing to the pandemic and further deterioration of the relevant office market, a 1-story reduction, a reduction in density, elimination of a height variance, and other architectural changes.

The lawsuit targets Princiottoʼs role in the applicationʼs rejec-

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such a great event for two really great people,” Malley said.

She said a portion of the dinner profits was donated to the recipientsʼ choice of charities (including The Jillian Fund and the Park Ridge Elks) and a portion will be used to fund the annual scholarships for deserving seniors at all Pascack Valley public high schools.

Online, the organization says, “Together, we can foster an environment that leads to increased growth in our businesses and neighborhoods. As concerned individuals working together at the GPVCOC, we can foster a vital and responsive chamber of commerce, which results in a better return for business, professional and industrial development.”

There are 10 towns in the greater Pascack Valley. From north to south: Montvale, Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, River Vale, Old Tappan, Hillsdale, Washington Township, Westwood, Emerson, and Oradell.

All businesses that donated items for the raffles or for the silent auctions were advertised proudly with the donations.

GPVCOC listed donors as Aurora, Bill McLaughlin, Books and Greetings, BuonGiorno Good Day Spa, Caffe Anello, Conradʼs

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moved the family to Park Ridge when he was very young. Scott grew up in Park Ridge with his brother, Bruce, and sister, Kimberly, who also still live in the Pascack Valley area.

He attended the Park Ridge schools and graduated from Park Ridge High School in 1987 and attained the rank of Eagle Scout from BSA Troop 80 of Park Ridge.

After a year in college, Laughton decided that he needed direction, so he joined the U.S. Army. He is a two-tour veteran of the Persian Gulf War. After the Army, Laughton worked as a police officer LAUGHTON for 25 years.

During his final years with the police department, Laughton decided to return to college and in 2016, earned a degree in nursing from Bergen Community College.

Upon retirement from the Park Ridge Police Department in 2019, he embarked on a new career path, as a registered nurse, joining Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck in December 2019.

Then, Covid-19 became a global pandemic and Laughton continued his frontline work, this

Bob Hay sings Bill McLaughlin praises at Seasons on Oct. 14.

Confectionery, The Fresh Grocer, Fresh Market, Howard Haber, the time in that fight. Due to his backIron Horse Restaurant, Jenna Mal- ground and training in dealing with ley, Johl & Co., Letʼs Meat Steak crises, he was made the charge House, Love & Lenses Photogra- nurse of the Covid unit day shift.

Laughton resides in Ramsey phy, Muah Makeup & Lash Bar, Ninoʼs Pizza & Restaurant, Pom- and is the father of two teen boys: pilioʼs Pizza & Restaurant, Andrew, 16, is a wrestler at Ramsey Ridgemont Pizza, River Vale Coun- High School. Finlay, 13, is a middle try Club, Robin Malley, Runnersʼ school lacrosse player.

House, ShopRite, and Westwood Bill McLaughlin Gallery.

McLaughlin is very active in supporting several area nonprofit Scott Laughton Laughton was born in Califor- organizations. A Hackensack nia; his parents, Mary and David, University Medical Center Founda-

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tion Board Trustee, he is a founder and the chairman of the board for The Jillian Fund.

He has served as chair or committee member, responsible for raising funds and awareness, for Christian Health Care Center, Tackle Kids Cancer, Westchester Hospice, Girl Scout Heart of the Hudson and United Hospice of Rockland County.

He resides in Montvale with his wife, Kristina, and two daughters: Sofia and Isabella.

McLaughlin is senior vice president of Major Account and Strategic Sales at The Kaseya CompaMCLAUGHLIN nies, a global leader in technology automation and security software solutions.

Prior to Kaseya, he was executive vice president and chief technology officer at Atlantic, Tomorrowʼs Office, a provider of office automation solutions and one of the largest privately held technology companies in the United States.

He also held leadership roles at several top-tier office technology companies, including NER Data Corp, Parts Now, and Allied Office Products.

The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce (GPVCOC) said in its announcement, “One of the things that makes the Pascack Valley such a wonderful place to live and work are those who actually reside here. One of many activities the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce has the pleasure of sponsoring is the annual Citizen of the Year Awards.

Each year, the GPVCOC honors a person (or persons) who the Chamber feels exemplifies good citizenship and shows an admirable commitment to the community.”

In excellent company McLaughlin and Laughton join a prestigious roster of recipi-

ents:

Peggy Andrews (2012) James R. Beattie Lynne Bennett John Birkner (2012) Donna Bott (2008) The Rev. Norman Brinkmann* Lupe Budelman* Andre DiMino Libby and Keith Durie (2016) Harold Effron* (1974) Bernard J. Finnegan Joseph Fisher Mike Fitzsimmons (2018) George Haskew, Jr. Timothy Hampton The Hodges Family (2015) John Johl Skip & Nina Kelley (2013) Lois Kohan William Kroepke* (2010) Thomas Lehmann* Jeanne Martin (2015)

Det. Rachel Morgan (2011) George Mulhauser (2007) Charles Naden* Bea Napier (2010) James Napolitano Father Thomas J. Norton (1996) Debra Oberg-Kmiecik Julia Ogden (2018) Florine Ponton* Harry Randall* & Family (2009) Kathy P. Randall John Redden* (2004) Yash Risbud (2019) Donald J. Ruschman Jay & Elin Stolz Lee Tremble Susan C. Vaccaro (2019) Sophie Werner* Fred Winkler* (2008) Louis R. Ycre, Jr. Bergen Medical Volunteer Initiative (2016) *deceased

State Sen. Holly Schepisi (R-39) and 2021 GPVCOC Citizen of the Year Scott Laughton at Seasons Oct. 14.

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Pop! K Rico founders bring their magic back home

September, delivering on their promise of fast, casual, fun, and exceptional empanadas and more.

For those not in the know, an empanada is a type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry and filling, common in Spanish,

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in the south of Chile — itʼs a proprietary product that we have shipped up. Itʼs a pretty cool thing,” Tommy says.

He explains that everything is made fresh daily. “Nothingʼs frozen, nothingʼs processed. In our spinach and cheese itʼs fresh baby green spinach that we steam and

Arty, hip, fresh, and fun: Pop! Empanada in Park Ridge.

other Southern European, Latin American, and the Philippines cultures. The name comes from the verb for enbreaded — that is, wrapped or coated in bread.

“I kid around with people and I say itʼs the pizza of South America. It has the basic shape, the basic shell, but itʼs endless what you can come up with and it allows you to do seasonal things,” Tommy says.

And though itʼs fun, itʼs also seriously well sourced.

“A lot of the spices that we use come from my wifeʼs familyʼs farm

make; from Black Angus beef we do a smoked barbeque brisket empanada; we do a mushroom and goat cheese, everything fresh.”

The shop offers empanadas of the week and month and seasonal specials.

Speaking of which, try the 12hour-smoked Brisket and Cheese, and Mushroom and Goat Cheese empanadas. These are Jersey boys — try their combo specials: the Springsteen, the Bon Jovi, and the Sinatra.

Tommy says that of the thou-

sands of restaurants competing for business, on TripAdvisor K-Rico is No. 10, “ahead of a whole bunch of Michelin-starred restaurants.

Thatʼs what we brought back to Park Ridge, and thatʼs why itʼs working.”

Asked the secret of their success he says, “Come up with a concept no one else is doing and source as much of your local fresh ingredients as possible. A steak is a steak and there are many great steakhouses, but we forge a relationship with our suppler — we deal directly with Golden Packing; my friend David Bernstein owns the company — I go in every other week and walk through and tag all our beef, look at the fat content, and set ourselves up for the aging room.”

He says, “Itʼs the same thing we do with our produce. Ben from Riviera Produce is another friend of mine. Itʼs not just, ʻHey, send us this and that.ʼ Everything is carefully selected.”

That goes for fish, too. The partners deal with a fishmonger and not a supplier. “So the ingredients might change a little bit due to the quality. We might jump to something else if the quality is better. We implement that type of buying strategy with regard to Pop!” He adds, “And it seems simple: ʻHey itʼs just an empanada joint,ʼ but itʼs not. When we use pork for our Cuban sandwich, this is 12-hour Applewood Smoked Pork that we smoke, and the shoulder… itʼs actually Boston butt of the pig that we get.” (Thatʼs the slightly wedge-shaped portion of the pork shoulder above the standard picnic cut.)

Itʼs the same with Pop! Empanadaʼs Churrasco sandwich: “Thatʼs select New York Black Angus sirloin,” Tommy says. “It

goes on and on.”

The venture is perfect for takeout and delivery, but stick around for the dining room experience.

Youʼll find one-of-a-kind artwork from local artists, and unique and chic furnishings and decor, right down to the raw granite “white tiger” bar. It all combines for a fun, colorful, and happy atmosphere.

Patrons — and the borough itself — have been very supportive.

“Every Tuesday night from 5 to 9 we are on with the Park Ridge football boosters — I used to play football here — and a percentage of our entire sales go to the boosters,” Tommy says.

He adds, “We supply the empanadas to the snack shack for the football games. Fifty percent of our proceeds there go to our high

school athletics.”

Empanadas, Tommy says, are social and fun. “Itʼs a hand food. Right when we opened in September, we pushed it with football, we said, ʻHey, instead of wings and pizza, try this one week,ʼ so we were getting a lot of football parties.”

With that came calls for “Hey, Iʼm going to somebodyʼs house for coupleʼs night. I need to bring something different and fun.” Tommy says, “Thatʼs us. Itʼs clean, itʼs not a messy food that you have to put together. Itʼs already done. Itʼs plug and play.”

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Emerson Jr./Sr. High School is excited to announce its participation in MTIʼs “All Together Now! A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre.”

The show is an opportunity for schools and theatres around the world to locally produce and perform an exclusive musical revue featuring songs from MTIʼs beloved shows.

As of Oct. 29 there were more than 2,500 schools and theatres from more than 40 countries and including all 50 U.S. states.

This 60-minute revue features the junior high students acting, singing and dancing to songs from shows such as “Mary Poppins,” “Annie,” and “Hairspray.”

Emerson high school students will have cameo appearances along with members of the community who will also be perform-

ing.

The revue includes an exclusive video from industry luminaries talking about what theatre means to them.

MTI president and CEO Drew Cohen says “All Together Now!” is about bringing people back to the theatre, whether as audience members or cast, crew and musicians.

“Our goal with this worldwide event is for organizations to provide hope, inspiration and excitement to their communities through the transformative power of musical theatre.”

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Election: Council race report Hodges (2,139 votes) and Republican Anthony Greco (1,968) unseated Democratic councilwoman Jodi Murphy (1,930) and her running mate, Bermari Roig (1,674).

The borough had 8,688 registered voters.

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Hillsdale In Hillsdaleʼs uncontested council race for two three-year terms, incumbent Republican council member John Escobar (2,145 votes) and Council Presi-

dent Abby Lundy (2,146) were reelected.

Park Ridge Park Ridgeʼs uncontested council race for two three-year terms saw incumbent Democrats Matthew Capilli and John Ferguson reelected, at 1,566 and 1,550 votes, respectively.

Early voting worked Early in-person voting ran Oct. 23–Oct. 31 at nine locations in Bergen County. Unofficial results released show 14,792 early ballots were cast countywide,

including 1,956 at the River Vale Senior/Community Center and 1,261 at Woodcliff Lakeʼs Tice Senior Center. In addition, 775 provisional ballots were cast during early voting.

Early voting participation was approximately 2% of Bergen Countyʼs 682,138 registered voters. Excluding mail-in and provisional ballots, early voting and turnout Nov. 2 totaled 32.7% of registered voters (222,955) countywide.

Officials said Bergen County has the most registered voters of any county in the Garden State.

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Election ’21: Open space questions pass

Both local Open Space public questions were overwhelmingly approved by voters Nov. 2 in Woodcliff Lake and Park Ridge.

In Woodcliff Lake, nearly 70% of voters voted in favor, with 1,189 voters saying yes and 525 voters opposed.

In Park Ridge, local voters favored the Open Space fund 1,887 to 360, with 84 percent in favor.

Woodcliff Lakeʼs Open Space fund expired in 2020, and the borough was asking voters to renew it for another seven years.

Park Ridge asked voters to renew its Open Space fund for another five years.

The ballot question asked voters to pay a tax levy of 1 cent per $100 of assessed property value annually. On an average $765,000 home, the annual open space tax amounts to about $76, said Woodcliff Lake Borough Administrator Tomas Padilla.

He said the funds often serve

as match funds for state and county grants requiring a 50/50 match.

The question said, “These funds shall be designed for the purchase of open space so as to preserve such land as open space, and to keep said land in its natural state. If no open space is available for purchase, then the monies in said fund shall be used for such other passive recreation, conservation, farmland preservation or historic preservation purposes as may be permitted by law, to be determined following a public h e a r i n g . ” Padilla said about $200,000 is generated yearly from the tax, which goes for projects such as preservation work on the Lydecker house and efforts to remediate and improve the former Galaxy Gardens site into a passive park.

One recent example where local Open Space funds were needed was for the boroughʼs application for a $136,349 county Open Space grant for Galaxy Gar-

densʼ park amenities such as a walking path, benches, gazebo and lighting.

Park Ridge Borough Administrator Julie Falkenstern told Pascack Press that the local funds are raised by a minuscule tax, .007 of a cent on every $100 of assessed real property value. With votersʼ support, the fund will operate through 2026.

Falkenstern said an average home pays $30 to $35 per year to the Open Space fund, monies that can be used both for local recreation, historic and open space acquisition by the borough.

Falkenstern said approximately $120,000 is raised in Open Space funds yearly. She said the borough has $190,177.01 in its Open Space fund.

Falkenstern said the borough has used local Open Space funds for artificial turfing, new basketball courts and new playgrounds.

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In addition to the T-shirts, Athanasatos collected menus and created a photobook depicting the food establishments of Hillsdale.

The photobook is on display at the library.

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When a disaster strikes, unscrupulous people may try to take advantage of survivors by posing as official disaster-aid workers trying to help survivors complete their applications.

Common post-disaster fraud practices include:

• Fake offers of state or federal aid: Federal and state workers do not solicit or accept money.

FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) personnel never charge survivors for applying for disaster assistance, inspections or help in completing applications.

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FEMAʼs housing inspectors never charge a fee to inspect your property.

• Phony building contractors: A FEMA housing inspectorʼs job is to verify damage.

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How to recognize when you can stop mowing

Each weekend in spring, summer and fall, millions of homeowners fire up their mowers and cut the grass in their yards. A few hours spent mowing the lawn can be a great time to get some sun and some exercise in the great outdoors.

As fall gradually transitions to winter, homeowners may wonder when to stop mowing their lawns.

Each lawn is different, and when to stop mowing may depend on a host of factors, including local climate and the type of turf.

In addition to climate and turf, homeowners can keep an eye on these conditions to determine when the time is right to put their mowers away for the winter.

• Frost: Warm-season grasses typically go dormant after a couple of significant frosts. Homeowners can jot down each frost during fall.

Frosts are most noticeable in the early morning hours, so be sure to check lawn conditions each morning as the weather begins to grow cold.

Frost may be noticeable without even going outside, but homeowners may need to go outside to check on chilly mornings or on days when the previous night was especially cold. If you must go outside, stay off the grass to protect it.

Two or three frosts might be enough to make warm-season

grasses go dormant for the winter.

Cool-season grasses may keep growing and require moving even after a few frosts, so itʼs imperative that homeowners determine which type of grass is in their yards.

• Soil temperature: If itʼs hard to determine if frosts have occurred, homeowners can try checking the temperature of their soil to decide if they need to keep mowing. The lawn care experts at Pennington recommend homeowners continue mowing warm-season grasses so long as they keep growing.

Lawns may not grow as quickly in fall as they do in spring or summer, and growth may not be as visible to the naked eye during this time of year as it is in other times. Homeowners can routinely check soil temperature to determine if their grasses have stopped growing.

Warm-season grasses tend to stop growing once the soil temperature is consistently at 55 F or below, while cool-season grasses tend to stop when temperatures are 45 F or lower.

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Homeowners can keep an eye on these conditions to determine when the time is right to put their mowers away for the winter.

MONTVALE

Lisa Skoglund on bees Nov. 19

The Montvale Environmental Commission, in concert with local beekeeper Lisa Skoglund, hosts a talk about bees, “A Peek Under the Lid,” on Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Montvale Community Center, on Memorial Drive The event gives the non-beekeeping public a chance to see what really happens within a bee hive. A question and answer period follows, so come ready with all of your bee questions.

Organizers encourage the community to join them — but come with mask on. This event is free of charge and for Montvale residents only.

This summer, Montvale Commission Environmental Chair Robert Hanrahan told Pascack Press the commission plans to have two to four sessions per year to bring the public local experts on their areas of interest.

Topics then in the planning stages included this bee talk, as well as recycling in Montvale: how does it work and where does it go? This includes facts about the upcoming state plastic and Styrofoam ban.

Also: radon in Montvale,

what is it and how might it affect us?

The Montvale Environmental Commission wants to hear requests for other topics from residents. Please email them at rhanrahan@montvaleboro.org or call (201) 391-5700 and share your thoughts.

The Environmental Commission was established for the purpose of studying and making recommendations to the mayor and council with respect to the preservation of open and green space; control of all types of pollution; disposal of wastes; protection of the soil and landscapes; the management of water resources; the protection of the aesthetic flora and fauna of the borough.

The commission has dedicated its efforts toward the conservation of precious open and green spaces, as well as the natural and historic resources of the borough, within the framework of maintaining a safe, healthy and vibrant community.

It meets on the third Monday of each month (except for December), at 7:45 p.m. at Council Chambers.

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doing so, they are spending other peopleʼs money without proceeding prudently.”

Ruocco said, “Recall that the idea of a community center was being solely advocated by the seniors in town. All they wanted was a simple building, comparable to what Old Tappan and River Vale have, to meet in and share with other organizations. But when some members of council decided they wanted a state-of-the-art recreational center, the political dynamics changed and the planning process and expected costs vastly increased. The stakes went up, and I think this council has not yet convincingly demonstrated by its actions (or lack thereof) that it is up to the challenge.”

Ruocco wrote the Citizens Advisory Committee Oct. 29, saying in part, “Based on what the

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[administrator] related to me, DMR was told to provide for various specific athletic and community facilities and amenities in designing the community center.”

He added that although he was “encouraged by any progress being made in respect of these two large capital projects” he also was “disappointed in the significant action that the steering committee took today without first considering the views of the Citizens Advisory Committee.”

Ruocco said the citizens group was to advise the steering committee, “thereby allowing the steering committee to come before the full governing body with recommendations by December.”

According to Ruocco, neither of these committees needed the advice and consent of council before being established. “However, it is customary for the mayor in such cases to put forward the

names for a motion to record so that the minutes record the creation, purpose, and the members.”

The mayor said a motion to record was made by Horváth but there were no seconds for either committee and no explanations were offered.

“This caught me by surprise as the idea for the committees had been agreed to by the borough administrator and the council president several days earlier. Nevertheless, the borough attorney informed us during the meeting that, despite the lack of a second, both committees were validly created according to the councilʼs bylaws,” he said.

He added, “This unexpected development leads me to believe that a majority of the council members may be having second thoughts about relying on the structural approach I proposed or have concerns with the members I

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Ruocco said, “Hopefully, this will be resolved by the governing body in the near future, as residents have already incurred a 5.3% increase in property taxes in 2021 to fund a down payment for these capital expenditures, and we have contracted with an outside consultant to perform a feasibility study.”

We reached out to Tietjen and Lundy for comment. Tietjen called Pascack Press from vacation to respond, first on the decision to bring on DMR. “Architecture and planning fall under what New Jersey calls the professional services... Itʼs not required that you do that [go out for bid],” he said.

He said “DMR was already on the redevelopment that weʼre doing; Iʼve worked with them before and I know their work product. What they did for us on redevelopment was

good — I was satisfied with them, and I think the Borough Council was satisfied with them, which is why they went ahead and did that.”

Of the mayorʼs critique of the steering committeeʼs work so far, Tietjen said, “It was my understanding that there would be a role for the subcommittee that the mayor formed should the steering committee have felt it was necessary to bring them on. I donʼt think there was ever any formal agreement between myself, the council president, and the mayor to include them in any step of the process.”

He added, “I think certainly they would be included but there was no checklist for when to include them. This was our first meeting. I donʼt know what we were supposed to do in the interim.”

Winnowing the list DMR on Oct. 5 presented pros and cons of five potential sites for a new community center and a new artificial turf field — estimated at $10 million.

Architect Kurt Vierheilig revealed the five sites then under consideration: the municipal lot, Memorial Field, Beechwood Park, Stonybrook Swim Club, and Centennial Field.

The Borough Council earlier set aside $500,000 in this yearʼs budget for a possible down payment for future bonding for both projects.

Officials said the estimated $10 million covered soft costs at $2 million for professional fees, engineering and equipment; $1.7 million for a new artificial turf field and related field needs; and $6.3 million for a new community center of approximately 18,000 square feet.

The community center is eyed as including regulation basketball courts, two smaller recreational courts, retractable bleachers, a 1,200-square-foot activity room, a recreational office, snack room, restrooms, storage room, and equipment room.

Francis Reiner of DMR told members that they should form an advisory or steering committee, hold a public discussion, and then try to winnow the choices to two or three.

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When applying with FEMA, you may have reported damage to your home. If so, a FEMA housing inspector may contact you and schedule an appointment to visit your house or apartment to assess the damage.

If youʼre a survivor with minimal damage who can live in your home, you will not automatically be scheduled for a home inspection when applying for FEMA assistance.

Instead, you will receive a letter from FEMA explaining that you may call the FEMA Helpline to request an inspection if you find significant disaster-caused damage to your home after applying for assistance.

If you have any questions, you can always contact the FEMA Helpline at (800) 621-3362. For TTY call (800) 462-7585.

Disaster survivors with communication-related disabilities — those who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or have low vision, and those with speech disabilities

— may request reasonable accommodations to aid in communication.

For instance, survivors may request an American Sign Language interpreter. Accommodations can be requested by calling 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-4627585) once the assessment inspection is scheduled.

Important Tips for Applicants You do not need to wait for a FEMA housing inspection before making necessary repairs to your damaged property.

Document losses thoroughly.

Take pictures of all damage to property and major appliances, and keep receipts of all disasterrelated purchases and expenses.

Stay in touch with FEMA after registration. If addresses or phone numbers change, update FEMA as soon as possible. Missing or erroneous information could result in delays in getting a home inspection or receiving assistance.

Once you have applied for

federal assistance, you may receive a disaster loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). It is very important to complete and submit the loan application, even if you think you may not qualify for a loan or even if you donʼt need a low-interest SBA disaster loan.

You can fill out the application at https://DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.g ov/ela/s.

In fact, homeowners and renters who do not qualify for a loan from SBA may be referred to FEMAʼs Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program. ONA may include grants to help pay for repair or replacement of household furniture, vehicles and some appliances. Medical, dental and funeral expenses may also be eligible under the ONA program.

For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4614. Follow the FEMA Region 2 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMAregion2.

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• Peek-A-Book Story Time meets Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the library.

Age 5 and under. Little ones will enjoy listening to a story, learning nursery rhymes, fingerplays and dancing. Register online.

• Crafternoon (grades K–5) is on Google Meet Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 4:30 p.m.

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Grace B. ZELTNER

Grace B. Zeltner (née Brown), 92, of the Township of Washington peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

Beloved wife of 68 years of the late Russell C. Zeltner.

Dear sister of Betty Britton. Devoted mother of Madeline Gibbs (John), Mark Zeltner, Aline Zeltner, David Zeltner (Julie), Russell Zeltner (Lorraine) and Paula Meola (Michael).

Cherished grandmother of John, Ian, Nicole, Andrew, Corinne, Danielle, Kirsten, Russell, Erik, Kiera, Connor and Christina. Great-grandmother of Savannah, Christopher, Sydney, Ewan, Angela, Leah, Matthew, Haylie, Cassidy and Ryan.

Grace was a devoted active member of the Pascack Reformed Church for more than 65 years.

Interment, Pascack Cemetery, Park Ridge.

Barbara Ann SHERLOCK

Barbara Ann Sherlock, 86, of River Vale, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters.

Beloved wife for 68 years of James.

Devoted mother of James (Pattianne), Kevin (Dahna), Barbara Wertheim (Matthew), and Colleen Morgan (George).

Loving grandmother of Ryan, Darren (Kristen), Brieann, Jimmy, Jason, Danny Sherlock (Vanessa), Bryan (Jamie), Michael (Beth), Casey (Gil), Kevin (Amber), Danny Morgan (Keely) and Tommy, step-grandmother of

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Lucas, Danielle and Dillon Mesanko, and great-grandmother of 13.

Born in the Bronx, she lived in Park Ridge for 40 years. She later moved to River Vale, where she resided for 22 years. But her heart always belonged to Park Ridge.

Barbara was a nurseʼs aide at Pascack Valley Hospital for 20 years. At 56, after raising her four children, she decided it was time to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a nurse. At 57 she attained that goal, and returned to Pascack Valley Hospital, where she worked until retiring in 1997.

Commonly known as “Beeky” to her family and friends, Barbaraʼs absolute love in life was her family. She devoted all her time to any event her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were involved in. She was at every play, Halloween parade, sacrament, graduation, wedding, and Christening she could attend—and there were many. She attended hundreds of T-ball, soccer, baseball, basketball, lacrosse and football games, as well as wrestling matches. Thereʼs a strong possibility that she was the loudest fan in the stands, and if the ref or umpire made a bad call, she had no problem telling them so!

She was notorious for screaming “IN!!!!” whenever HER team took a shot in basketball, even if it was an airball. She was loved by everyone who knew her, and her presence will be missed for years to come.

Barbara and her amazing husband Jim led a happy and beautiful life together. They met when they were very young and their love story lasted 72 years. They had the opportunity to travel to many different beautiful places and even made two trips cross country, by car, after retirement.

A memorial mass celebrating Barbaraʼs life and faith was held at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge.

In lieu of flowers, donations

may be made to St. Jude Childrenʼs Angelo (George) in 1956, and Research Hospital (stjude.org). moved to the large family apple farm in Hyde Park, New York.

In 1962, she and her family Francene moved to Closter, where they ESPANOLA owned and operated Garden Gate Francene Odell Espanola Farms, and then to River Vale. passed away peacefully with the Throughout her life, Jay loved love of her family and friends sur- to travel and was an accomplished rounding her on cook, renowned for delicious dinTuesday, Oct. 19, ners and elaborate holiday meals.

2021, at the young Up until only recently, she was age of 62. cooking every day, including freezShe is survived ing meals for her grandchildren to by her daughters, take home.

Samantha Odell Jay was also an accomplished and Kelly Odell, to ceramic painter and loved shopping, whom she was holiday celebrations, their beach devoted. houses, and especially her family.

Francene was a very proud She shared 62 wonderful years registered nurse since 1982. She with her beloved husband George, graduated from Quinnipiac Univer- who preceded her in death on Sept. sity, where she received her RN in 29, 2018.

1981, and Western Governors She is survived by her children University, receiving her BSN in Jordan DeFlora and his wife Laura, 1982.

Frank DeFlora and his wife Laura, Francene worked hard up to and Rosemary Metz and her husthe time of her passing, taking care band Al. She was loving grandof her patients, giving them the love mother of Patrick and his wife and comfort they deserved, and in Kristin, George and his wife Nisha, turn gave herself so much joy. Sarah and her husband Pauric, Francene loved the holidays, and Angelo, Tom, Nick, and Jacqueline, her favorite was Halloween. Her and proud great-grandmother (Jay infectious smile and laughter will Jay) of Aubrey. be sorely missed by her family and Funeral mass celebrating Jayʼs friends. life and faith was held at St. John Entombment at Garden of the Baptist R.C. Church, Hillsdale.

Memories, Township of Washing- Entombment, Garden of Memories, ton.

Township of Washington. lieu of flowers, donations may In lieu of flowers, her family be made to the Cancer Research would appreciate donations in Jayʼs Institute. name to any of the following: the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or St. Josephine Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital.

DEFLORA Josephine “Jay” Anzalone Allen DeFlora, 97, of River Vale, passed BLUMENTHAL away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021.

The youngest of Allen Blumenthal, 82, formerseven, Jay was born ly of River Vale, passed away on in Garfield on June Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021.

7, 1924 to Francis Beloved husand Petrina Anzaband of the late lone. Josephine was Gail Lois Blumena seamstress until thal (née Salzberg). she married her Devoted father of beloved husband Donna Setola and her husband, Orlando, and Gary Blumenthal and his wife, Helene. Dear brother-in-law of David Salsberg and his late wife, Marge, and Joanne Nelson and her husband, Bernhart. Loving grandfather of Joseph, Anthony and James Setola, and Jared and Riley Blumenthal.

Al had a love of fishing and hunting and a passion for cooking.

He also served on the River Vale Fire Department as a former chief and later as a member of the Old Tappan Fire Department.

Interment, George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

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Joan N. Hafemeister (née Newton), 88, of Park Ridge peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Ernest “Fritz” Hafemeister for 44 years.

Devoted mother of Edith (Robert), Chip, Susan (Dave), Leslie, Mare, Robert (the late Jackie), John (Susan), Catherine (Mike), and Nancy (John). Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also survived by special friend and caregiver, Kelly Sites.

She is predeceased by her two infant sons, James David and Paul Andrew Hafemeister, and her sister Patricia.

Joan retired at 80 as senior administrative assistant, after 40 years of service at the Bergen County Division of Family Guidance.

She was an avid reader, loved her family and animals, and was kind, generous and loving—a true angel.

Joan was a dedicated and active parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church in Park Ridge, where her funeral mass took place.

This was followed by interment in Ascension Cemetery, Airmont, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joan may be made to Tri-Boro Food Pantry or Our Lady of Mercy Academy.

Carol Ann STEIN

Carol Ann Stein, 81, resident of Westwood and formerly of Fort Lee, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2021.

Carol was a beloved firstgrade teacher for many years at Stillman Elementary School in Tenafly, retiring, after 41 years of teaching, in 2005.

She was born in Bayonne to loving parents and grew up there with a younger sister.

She was an avid reader and had a lasting passion for teaching that continued into retirement and inspired her to teach ESL at the Ridgewood Library. Carol was also very fond of ballroom dancing and shared that passion with her husband.

Carol was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Stein. Survived by her devoted son, Dr. Benjamin D. Stein. Dear sister of Helene Luc. Cherished friend of many. Carol will be missed by all who had the great pleasure of knowing her.

All are welcomed to join for a memorial gathering on Nov. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the William G. Basralian Funeral Home, 559 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Carolʼs name to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Wendelin H. POKORNY

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tion efforts.

Hoffman said the building, one of Emersonʼs two oldest, dates to the original settlement of the area. He said the DeBauns “were one of the founding families of this area before it actually became Emerson.”

Hoffman said plans were for the county to preserve the structure.

“So itʼs disappointing to me and itʼs disappointing that they didnʼt follow through with that intention. It is a loss for the town.”

He said it was also “a loss for that section of town known as Old Hook” and that the only building left after DeBaun is gone will be the Old Hook Farm structure. “So itʼs with sadness I see this happening.”

In an email to Pascack Press, Hoffman said the structure should have been saved.

council members, as well as Hoffman and McGuire, “took many visits to the house” over years to consider options for saving or preserving the structure for veterans in American Legion Post 269.

She said, “Everything was exhausted and at this point, the commander, Mr. [John] Hogan, I know with regret, has given the permission to knock their building down.”

McGuire told Pascack Press that “As a historian, I made every effort to educate the interested parties of the importance the DeBaun House plays in the communityʼs and nationʼs history. Along with many in the community, I was hopeful that the Housing Authority of Bergen County would fulfill its original intention to restore the structure for American Legion Post 269. Unfor-

tunately, the restoration will not occur.”

She, too, noted the DeBaun House is owned by Post 269.

“I greatly respect the American Legion post members, who are our nationʼs war heroes. They have been without a proper meeting space for many years — which is something that they should have and most certainly deserve.”

McGuire said, “I understand that the decision they have been forced to make in this matter has been made with great difficulty.

With that being said, I will be very saddened when the DeBaun House is demolished, as itʼs another piece of our rich history that will disappear forever.” She said the county did not utilize a grant it had to restore the house.

Post Commander John Hogan could not be reached for comment by press time.

Legionnaire Bill Wassmann, 92, who was town historian from 1980 until 2012, told Pascack Press on Nov. 2 that the preservation of a building is no more difficult than tearing it down and replacing it. “It could be done but they just donʼt want to spend the money on that.”

Wassmann was passionate in a 2019 letter to the-editor on saving DeBaun House, when preservation options were on the table.

“The problem is the will to do it, and the will is missing in this town. It seems to be turning into a bedroom community for New York…Virtually all the old structures in Emerson have been destroyed, the DeBaun is the last.

This has me angry,” he wrote.

Of the planned demolition, he said, “I think itʼs a terrible thing to do. Itʼs basically the only piece of history that we have in this town.”

He suggested more should have been done at the borough level. Told DiPaola had noted the building belonged to the American Legion, Wassmann said that Hogan should

ter Linda Thornburg and her husband Steve of Yreka, Calif.; her brothers-in-law Frank Little of Sullivan, Mo. and Peter Pokorny and his wife, Dana, of Spokane, Wash.; her nieces and nephews Shelley Needham and her husband, Phil, of Freeman, Mo., Bill Little and his wife, Beth, of Sullivan, Mo., Kama

Hokanson and her husband, Mitchell, of Redding, Calif., Nicole Orchard and her husband, John, of Hawthorne, Calif., Bradford Thornburg and Stacey Chu of Sahuarita, Ariz., and Austin Thornburg of Redding, Calif.; as well as many grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and dear friends across the nation. She is predeceased by her husband, Andrew; her daughter,

Sydney; her sister, Lois Little; as well as her niece, Laura Little.

Wendy graduated from Duke University, where she met her husband, Andy. For the past 15 years Wendy was a freelance proofreader with Writerʼs Relief, Inc. Cremation held privately. A donation to your favorite charity in Wendyʼs memory would be greatly appreciated.

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have worked harder to persuade the mayor and council to get involved.

“Preservation is difficult. Iʼm a preservationist more than a historian. The buildingʼs historic and there isnʼt much of that left here. Thatʼs the problem with history, people just ignore it. A lot of people just donʼt want to look back,” he said.

In November 2019, we reported that members of American Legion Post 269 voted to give a thumbs-up to one option for preservation proposed by HABC: to disas-

semble the building and build a meeting place on site with three second-floor apartments for veterans in its place.

It was one of several options considered — and ultimately rejected — by county officials working on ways to preserve the building.

County officials told Pascack Press then that they would continue meeting with Legion and Borough officials to discuss preservation plans.

DeBaun House, front view, just after its demolition was announced. (Photos: Mike Olohan.)

CONTEST WINNERS

Photo courtesy Nancy Frankel

PARK RIDGE

The Golden Age Social Club of Park Ridge celebrated Halloween “with a bountiful buffet luncheon on Oct. 26, after which a costume contest parade took place.” From left to right, third place to first: Beverly Mancini, Brenda Yanni, and Mary Sitek. Park Ridge seniors are invited to join the club, which meets every Tuesday at the Elks Club, 13 Sulak Lane. For more information call club president Brenda Yanni at (201) 410-7981.

James K. MALONE

James Kevin Malone, 66, of Hillsdale, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

He was born in Teaneck to James and Grace Malone.

Beloved husband of Barbara Malone. Devoted father of Daniel James Malone. Cher-

ished brother of John and Steven Malone. Dear brotherin-law of Michael, Christopher and William Ware.

He is also survived by his faithful companion, Jozy, his Chocolate Lab. A graveside service was held at Westwood Cemetery, Westwood.

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many efforts to preserve the Dutchstyle building were attempted over the last several years but structural issues, mold and widespread second-floor damage caused by a plumbing leak, and dry rot found on the exterior had made restoration too difficult.

The house served as a meeting site for veterans since after World War I, in addition to a community resource that has hosted community and social events, for adults and youngsters alike.

The building was not eligible for state or federal historic listing due to its extensive alterations.

Mayor Danielle DiPaola shared the sad news at the Oct. 19 meeting of the governing body. She said the DeBaun House was scheduled to be knocked down the week of Nov. 1.

She called it “very unfortunate” and invited comment from Council President Kenneth Hoffman and Councilwoman Jill McGuire, both of whom were involved in preserva-

“I believe that the home could have been restored and preserved by the Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC), which was their original intention when the application was approved for the veterans housing some years ago. The architectural firm that did the report for HABC said that the building could be restored for use by the Legion, despite the HABCʼs public statements to the contrary; the building isnʼt beyond repair and the foundation isnʼt crumbling,” Hoffman said.

He added, “Based on a conversation I had with a construction expert, the estimate for restoration was overestimated, and I believe funding could have been acquired to save it. This is a great loss for the history of our town and the surrounding area, since such historic buildings are irreplaceable. Its demolition will be a sad day for Emerson.”

We reached out to HABC Director of Development John Biale for comment but did not hear back by press time.

DiPaola noted that former

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