Pascack Press 6.22.20

Emerson • Hillsdale • Montvale • Park Ridge • River Vale • Township of Washington • Westwood • Woodcliff Lake VOLUME 24 ISSUE 14

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TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON

The Leithausers of the Township of Washington recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

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A second shot has been fired in the legal war between Emerson and a redevelopment company as the borough filed a lawsuit in Superior Court June 10 over possible loss of $500,000 in construction services for a new ambulance building.

The civil suit charges the

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CRUISING WITH THE CARDS It was the last day of what has been a very strange school year for students, teachers, and parents alike—but there was nothing but jubilation at Westwood Regional High School on the sunny afternoon of Friday, June 12.

Three months after the students had last walked the halls together, pop music blared, sirens wailed, and there was a chorus of car horns and cheers as faculty, first responders, and Township of Washington and Westwood officials gathered to pay homage to the Cardinalsʼ

Class of 2020 during a drivethrough parade.

Graduatesʼ families drove in under a massive American flag that was spanning the driveway, courtesy of a Township of Washington ladder truck, and then wound their way through the schoolʼs parking lot.

Many of the cars and SUVs were decorated in red and white balloons (the school colors) and signs recognizing individual grads. Some students wore their caps and gowns and emerged through

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Their ceremony was canceled, but the six new Eagle Scouts of Westwoodʼs Troop 350 have definitely earned some recognition.

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sunroofs to enjoy the showering of praise.

The event was live streamed on the Westwood Regional School Districtʼs YouTube and the video can still be viewed there.

Westwood High Schoolʼs graduating class will get together again in a couple of weeks. As Gov. Phil Murphy has lifted the maximum number of people allowed at an outdoor celebration to 500 starting July 3, the district is planning an inperson graduation ceremony to be held on July 6.

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As a new season begins, enjoy a serene summer view from the old days in Woodcliff.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Will support Pallotta in GOP primary

To the editor: I am writing to express my support for Frank Pallotta in the July 7 Republican Primary. I have had the opportunity to get to know Frank over the last few years and am quite impressed. He is a nononsense guy that listens to people, applies common sense solutions to the problems facing NJ-5, including high taxation, SALT, and high-density overdevelopment, among others.

His opponent, on the other hand, John McCann, has lost nearly every single election he has run in. John McCannʼs losing campaigns include: NJ State Senate, NJ State Assembly, Bergen Coun-

ty Republican Chairmanship and most notably his loss in this very same race for U.S. Congress District 5 a mere two years ago.

The NJ-5 Congressional loss was by nearly 14 percent, an alarming number and a failure Republicans cannot afford to repeat in 2020.

Frankʼs private sector background and engaging personality form the perfect blend to give Republicans a fighting chance to take back NJ-5. Republicans must choose a new way forward rather than lurk in the failures of the past.

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Unfortunately, some municipalities are ignoring the fact that residents have lost jobs, income and in some cases businesses. In Hillsdale, some Council members are having a hard time adjusting to the new economic realities. They want to continue to spend, ignoring the likely decline in revenue later this year.

While agreeing to cut back some discretionary expenses in the budget to keep the local government property tax the same as last year, a good deal more could have been cut. Budgeted appropriations actually went up over 4%.

They have been reluctant to even consider or discuss in open session a shared service proposal regarding police dispatch services that would have resulted in considerable savings to the Borough.

And just this month, most of the Council voted to give an unusually large increase to one of the employees, despite comparable salary information and the poor optics it communicated during these rough times.

At some point, there will be a big tax bill to be paid to make up for the loss of revenue at the State level. This will trickle down to all residents, as Trenton has shown little interest to date in cutting its own spending. If Trenton doesnʼt make adjustments, and Hillsdale council members donʼt either, where will this leave the residents?

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Westwood innovations helped flatten the curve

To the editor: As a center for commuting, commerce, and home to a regional hospital, Westwood could have easily become a COVID-19 hotspot. Instead, the numbers show that Westwood—and the greater Pascack Valley—did its part to “flatten the curve.” We crushed it.

Creative Westwood businesses were critical in helping residents adhere to the stay-athome orders: restaurants offered groceries and family style meals; retail shops and personal services amplified their online presence and adjusted offerings.

As we enter Phase 2, we continue these innovations. The Mayorʼs Economic Recovery Panel and Westwood Council are working closely with the Chamber of Commerce and stakeholders, emphasizing the things that continue to make us unique: An intimate, walkable downtown with a variety of retail, services, and eateries, owned, operated, and staffed by local residents who put health and safety at the forefront of their newly defined business models. These vendors are truly invested in our communityʼs wellness, as well as in their businesses.

Westwood will welcome customers, safely, at a much lower density than regional malls and food courts while continuing

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to offer curbside pickup. To facilitate this, Westwood has designated multiple “pick-up only” parking spots on each downtown block; and will encourage open-air interactions by permitting retailers to display merchandise on their sidewalks.

To maximize outdoor dining, the borough has temporarily enabled restaurants to place tables on sidewalks and in private parking lots. Common tables are being set up in Veteransʼ Park to accommodate take-out dining and entertainment.

The Borough is engaging Park Mobile across all Parking Authority assets so that visitors and commuters will have the option to make touchless payments at all municipal lots and metered spots.

Summer 2020 will definitely be different, but Westwood is unified in its dedication to ensure safe commerce and maintain its status as the award-winning Hub of the Pascack Valley. We look forward to seeing you along the avenues!

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Construction crews are busy clearing the last traces of nine holes of Edgewood Country Club to make way for a 249-unit townhome development—including 24 affordable units—that was approved last summer following

eight hearings and strong local opposition.

Stephen Santola, general counsel of Woodmont Properties, Fairfield, the project developer, told Pascack Press that work has been slowed by the state-imposed Covid-19 building restrictions.

However, he said once construction begins, project completion is estimated between three to four years.

“We are currently proceeding with some site work, mostly for the maintenance and affordable housing buildings. We have also begun a number of golf course improvements. We expect to begin construction on the affordable housing building and maintenance building later this summer,” emailed Santola June 8.

“You can just be very positive that this is a one-of-a-kind devel-

opment in New Jersey with housing on a country club with full amenities (golf, tennis, fitness, pool, member clubhouse, etc.) and given its proximity to New York City and targeting empty nesters, we have seen incredible demand and expect to provide a community that exceeds everyoneʼs expectations,” emailed Santola.

In early June, a half-dozen or more heavy-duty excavators, dump trucks and earth-leveling machines were lined up inside

fences off of Piermont Avenue and an excavator could be seen moving buckets of soil to reconfigure the former golf course greens for future townhomes.

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Summer scene at Woodcliff WOODCLIFF LAKE With the arrival of the first day of summer, and the end of a strange and dismal spring characterized by social distancing and, in some cases, tremendous loss, we can only hope that there are happier days ahead for the Pascack Valley.

In the top photo at right, taken from a postcard mailed in 1906, two men enjoy a moment of serenity and a lovely view at the newly created Woodcliff Reservoir.

The gazebo, described on the postcard as a summer house, stood opposite the railroad station where there is now a commuter parking lot.

We don’t have to imagine what the men were seeing— the bottom photo allows us to spend a moment in their shoes.

Snapped from inside the gazebo, it looks out toward the treelined causeway.

The rules of the reservoir were different when these photos were taken. Today owner Suez keeps both the reservoir and the land surrounding it offlimits to the public, but that wasn’t the case 114 years ago.

Back then you could approach the edge of the water and even take a boat out on it.

The reservoir, a man-made body of water, was created in 1905—just one year before the date on this postcard. It changed the landscape so drastically that in 1910 the name of the borough was changed from “Woodcliff” to “Woodcliff Lake.”

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen will launch a grant program to provide relief for municipalities straddled with expenses related to the COVID19 pandemic and small businesses financially impacted by the government ordered shutdown.

The programs, which utilize CARES Act relief funds, will provide direct reimbursement to municipalities for costs associated with health officials, law enforcement, personal protective

equipment (PPE) and social distancing improvements. “Nonessential” businesses that were forced to close as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 can receive up to $10,000 in financial relief to cover rent, property mortgage, and utilities expenses.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious financial impact on governments and business communities across the country.

It is important that we use available resources to support the municipalities in their efforts to

combat the spread of the pandemic and one of the hardest hit sectors, small, mom and pop shops, who were forced to close their doors. These local businesses are the backbone of Main Street, Bergen County and it is important to support our fellow neighbors as we begin to reopen. This is why I am proud to announce the Bergen County CARES Municipal Reimbursement and Small Business Grant Programs,” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.

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Main Street businesses deemed non-essential during the shutdown have struggled to survive.

Your continued survival and thriving is essential to us in Bergen County, and we encourage you to apply for this assistance with your rent, business mortgage, utility or other costs,” said Bergen County Freeholder Chairwoman Mary Amoroso. “We are also sensitive to the challenges our municipalities face to provide the critical resources needed to end this pandemic.”

Under the Bergen CARES Municipal Reimbursement Program, all 70 municipalities are entitled to direct reimbursement from the County for COVID-19 related expenses identified in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. These expenses include payroll expenses for health care workers and public safety employees, PPE and building improvements.

To qualify for the Bergen County CARES Small Business Grant program, scheduled to receive applications mid-July, businesses must fall under the following criteria: • Businesses with a physical location in Bergen County.

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• Businesses must have been open and operating on March 1, 2020.

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If youʼre looking for a local pool to swim in this summer— keeping a proper social distance amid all the splashing—you may be left high and dry as many municipal pools have thrown in the towel due to Covid-19 restrictions and requirements.

A survey by Pascack Press found only Pascack Valley Swim Club (Westwood), Cresskill Swim Club, Park Ridge Municipal Pool, Haworth Swim Club and privatelyowned Demarest Swim Club planning to kick off a 2020 summer pool season.

Of course, officials at the swim clubs said the pools would be following all newly-imposed Covid-19 state restrictions, such as keeping 6 feet of physical distance between members, mask wearing when not in the pool, and likely cancel swim competitions, swim teams, and ancillary activities such as ping-pong, badminton, and arts and crafts.

Westwoodʼs Pascack Valley Swim Club announced last week a targeted opening date of July 3, with an extensive list of safety precautions in place. Just a sampling of the new regulations include: daily temperature checks for staff, who also must wear masks; members will be required to bring their

own chairs; only staff can touch the umbrellas; the slide and diving boards will be closed; and guests must wear face masks and foot coverings when walking around the pool or congregating in public areas.

“There will be marked off areas in the grass where you can put your chairs and belongings,” read guidelines from the swim club. “These areas will be approximately 10 feet by 10 feet with 6 feet away from other parties.

Patrons must stay in the boxed off area when outside of the water.”

A full list of guidelines is available at swimpascack.com.

Also, Pascack Press confirmed that Haworth Swim Club was planning to open this year. The Borough Council introduced a salary ordinance June 9 to hire lifeguards and swim instructors.

“We have developed a thorough Covid-19 operations plan that we have submitted to the Health Department,” said a Haworth Swim Club official. The plan can be found on the poolʼs website.

“We are preparing for a fun and safe summer,” added the Haworth spokesman.

However, already this year, Hillsdaleʼs Stonybrook Swim Club announced plans to shutter for the season. In addition, Washington Township Swim Club, Woodcliff Lakeʼs Old Mill Pool and the Harrington Park Swim Club said they will not open for the season,

according to websites and officials.

All the clubs not opening cited reduced capacity and added costs for Covid-19 related limits and changes as factors for remaining closed. Others cited member surveys indicating less interest in pool membership due to concerns about Covid-19 transmission.

On June 9, Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 153, which in part states outdoor swimming pools can open effective 6 a.m., Monday, June 22, provided pool management complies with policies issued by the state Department of Health. The order notes pool facilities may open for life-

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After his arrival to the United States, these journals remained private for the duration of his life. But after his passing they were discovered, and they revealed the thinking and vision of a great Jewish leader in the face of ultimate despair.

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Westwood Boy Scout Troop 350 was set to hold its Eagle Scout Ceremony for six scouts on March 14, when the emerging pandemic stopped the event in its tracks.

“Covid-19 forced us to cancel our ceremony, which is an annual right of passage honoring those scouts in our troop that have earned the highest rank in Boy Scouts,” Scoutmaster Jay McClair wrote.

McClair asked Pascack Press to give these young men some well-deserved recognition, and we are delighted to do so!

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Boy Scout Troop 350ʼs newest Eagle Scouts include: • Jonathan Maul (bottom row, left). A member of Westwood High Schoolʼs Class of 2020, Maul will be attending Castleton University in Vermont this fall. For his Eagle Scout project he constructed 12 handmade, red cedar bird hous-

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Hoping to boost local businesses and provide more space for restaurants to expand outdoor dining, the Westwood Borough Council unanimously approved two resolutions Saturday, June 13 to help speed up local approvals.

The resolutions were approved following a 45-minute meeting, with approximately 40 residents and business owners tuned into an online Zoom meeting.

“There is a balance we must maintain between these expansions which seek to backfill lost interior seating due to the (governorʼs) executive orders with the need to attract regional consumers and our ability to provide sufficient parking for them,” Mayor Raymond Arroyo told Pascack Press.

“Right now itʼs all flow on the accommodation. As more seating and total occupancy is allowed, out-of-town patrons return and the cooler weather arrives, we expect there will be an ebb in demand for these temporary measures,” he added.

The local resolutions follow Governor Phil Murphyʼs June 3

Many Westwood restaurants have turned to outdoor dining as a way to bring in customers while also adhering to social distancing rules. Here, tables and chairs are set up in front of the Iron Horse on Washington Avenue, normally an indoors-only establishment. announcement allowing restau- the zoning officer and police chief, effective June 15. He noted the enables local retail shops “to utirants to expand seating on streets said Arroyo, the approval process next regular council meeting was lize the sidewalk in front of their and parking lots effective June 15, will be expedited under the new not until June 23. stores/against building facades to and to allow dining establishments temporary process.

A couple local business own- display and sell merchandise.” with liquor licenses permission to The resolutions allow seating ers urged the council to move He called it “a loosening of the serve drinks, if permitted by local expansion onto sidewalks, munic- swiftly on applications given the ʻspecial eventʼ sidewalk sale ipal streets, and municipal parking dramatic decrease in revenues due norm.” authorities.

Although details and final lots and will expire Nov. 30, to Covid-19 mandated closures.

Arroyo told Pascack Press approvals for local business Arroyo said. He said businesses Councilwoman Jodi Murphy that the resolutions approved expansions must be approved by interested in expanding seating said the council was “learning as augment prior resolutions passed outdoors must produce a sketch of we go with this one,” referring to “allowing temporary expansion the proposed expansion and sub- expanded dining, and that there beyond the restaurant propertyʼs mit an application. Applications needed to be a balance “for people facade with permission of the are available through the to park as well as expand business adjacent property owner.” He zoning/construction code office. to outdoor places.” noted “where applicable, we will All current Covid-19-related Arroyo said the borough treat side and rear frontages simrestrictions will be in force, would provide Jersey barriers for ilarly.” including requirements for social public safety for expanded seating Businesses with liquor distancing, sanitizing, and use of in municipal roadways. He said licenses must apply to the state face coverings by staff and currently no full road closures Division of Alcoholic Beverage patrons. were being planned on municipal Control for permission to serve Arroyo said the special Satur- streets to accommodate outdoor alcohol in expanded outdoor day council meeting was to take seating. areas, Arroyo said. advantage of the governorʼs order He noted that on June 9 the Photo courtesy Facebook/ to expand outdoor dining options council approved a resolution that Mayor Ray Arroyo

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The Early Childhood Program (ECP) of Temple Emanuel of The Pascack Valley congratulates the students and their families of its Class of 2020! Among the graduates is Evan, being held up by his sister Haylee, next to the front lawn sign honoring him upon his ECP graduation! This way all the neighbors know that a proud, special graduate lives in this house.

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Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5427 in the Township of Washington announced the winners of its 2020 scholarships.

As the council does every year at this time, it recognizes students, who are related to members of Mother Seton Council, for their scholarship and extracurricular involvement.

Five high school seniors were awarded scholarships this year.

Franchesca Doell, Westwood High School valedictorian, was awarded the $1,000 Mother Seton Council Scholarship. She will attend Princeton to study engineering.

Winners of the four $1,000 Picarella Trust Fund Scholarships were Aidan Martin, Bergen Catholic High School, and Cleopatra Simeonidis, Richard Veneziano, and Antonio Vinagre, Westwood High School. Aidan will attend Susquehanna University as a business major. Cleo will attend Virginia Tech to study engineering. Richard will attend Montclair State or the University of Rhode Island to study business.

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When it comes to Social Security and retireERIC KOHLMEIER ment, you may have conflicting viewpoints: On one side, you hope to start collecting your benefits as soon as youʼre eligible—after all, itʼs your hard-earned money. On the other side, you know that, if you wait, your monthly benefit

amount will increase.

While it does make sense to wait as long as you can, Rob Arthur, first vice president/manager of the Federal Benefits Consulting Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, recommends you reevaluate your situation every year in retirement before deciding whether to continue delaying getting benefits.

One item you need for that annual retirement review: a current copy of your Social Security benefit estimate from ssa.gov. This provides personalized estimates of future benefits based on your real

earnings and lets you see your latest statement and your earnings history.

Here, Arthur outlines a comparison of claiming now vs. later, and offers key considerations as you review your strategy each year.

Comparison: Claiming sooner vs. later. Letʼs start with a hypothetical example: John Doe was born in 1960 and was earning $200,000 a year when he retired.

He decided to start receiving Social Security benefits as soon as he became eligible at 62, or five

years before he would receive full retirement benefits. His monthly benefit in todayʼs dollars is $2,106.

If he had delayed receiving benefits until he was 70, heʼd receive $1,700 more a month, or $3,806. And he would make up for the eight-year delay in not taking any benefits in about 10 years.

(And because one out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past age 90, according to the Social Security Administration1, the long-term benefit could be substantial.)

Make wellness a deciding factor. Your health can play a big role in helping determine when you should start taking benefits. Do your loved ones live long lives, or has everyone succumbed to illness before age 65?

“Itʼs not the most accurate indicator of whatʼs going to transpire in the future, but it can have some bearing,” Arthur says. “If youʼre in reasonably good health, that counsels in favor of waiting,” he continues. “If youʼre in poor or guarded health, that counsels toward drawing benefits sooner rather than later.”

Do you have enough income?

Another key factor is having other sources of income to live comfortably in retirement without needing Social Security benefits. He says you should consider the guaranteed rate of return Social Security offers: 6.25% (plus a cost-of-living increase). Thatʼs better than the guaranteed rate of return available in todayʼs market.

Considerations for married couples. Arthur advises married clients look at multiple factors when determining the timing for each spouse to claim Social Security benefits.

For example, if your spouse works full time and you work part time or seasonally, his or her Social Security benefits may be dramatically higher than yours. Itʼs still wise for both of you to wait, if possible.

“Not only does it increase the size of the benefit that the [higher-

earning] individual personally receives, but it also increases the size of whatʼs known as the survivorʼs benefit that the [lowerearning] spouse could draw if the individual passes away,” Arthur says.

Keep in mind that the current average life expectancy of a 65-year-old man is 84 years, while a woman that age can expect to live until age 86, according to the Social Security Administration.

What about taxes? When it comes to when to claim Social Security benefits, Arthur advises his clients not to focus primarily on the tax ramifications.

“The vast majority of people that I counsel, their marginal tax rate in retirement will be fairly constant,” Arthur says. “If retirees were to take their Social Security benefit at 62, what I typically see is their marginal tax rate is exactly the same or approximately the same as it would be if they claimed the benefit at age 70. I want [them] to focus instead on maximizing the net cash flow over the remainder of their lifetime.”

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This famous Malcolm X quote is still applicable today. The news is our greatest enemy. You should be a lot more fearful of the news than Covid-19 and police brutality. Watching the news on TV or social media will increase anxiety, which in turn will weaken your immune system and make you more likely to get sick. The news will break your spirit and keep you down. If you watch the news, please understand that this will increase your personal worry, as well.

According to psychologists, negative news, such as pandemics, police brutality, murder, riots, and looting, will increase anxiety after hearing of these horrific events. In fact, not only does it increase your stress levels about current affairs,

but it also aggravates your personal worry about things that are not related to the negative news stories as well.

Another important factor to consider is that partisan news stories and discussions cause an increase in stress and frustration.

Researchers from Stanford University found that both the Democratic and Republican political parties use language and distinctive subtexts to promote their agenda. This biased language makes us increasingly more biased and discussions become antagonistic, especially on social media. It causes more hate and more division.

In addition, repeated negative news really makes us feel unsafe.

If they reported the actual facts, people would be less stressed, they would show more love, and there would be more peace. My advice is to turn off the news and stop talking politics with your friends and family, especially on social media.

If we really look at the big picture, now is actually the safest time in the history of America.

The past decades have been filled with non-stop wars such as WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and

Afghanistan, but recently wars have been occurring less frequently. Terrorist activities and fatalities are decreasing in and out of the United States. Violent crimes such as rape, robbery, and assault, as well as property crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle thefts, are also drastically decreasing. Using the FBI and BJS data, violent crimes and property crimes have both fallen about 70 percent from 1993-2018. Yes...70 percent! People who watch the news would never believe this.

If you watch the news and scroll through social media, you will believe that racism and bigotry are more prevalent than ever.

However, recent research out of Harvard concluded that both conscious and unconscious bias regarding race and sexual orientation declined significantly from 2007 to 2016. Each generation has made progress in reducing racial inequalities and it will continue to improve as long as we do not let the media program us for hate, and we do not let the media manipulate us and create division.

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The Township of River Vale is pleased to announce that the Farmerʼs Market is currently open on Thursdays! The market will run every Thursday now through October with new market times from 2-6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot (behind the tennis courts) at 406 Rivervale Road.

Each Thursday come and enjoy beautiful days shopping in the open air for the finest local

products. Meet the fabulous farmer, Greg from Hope Cress Farms, and from time to time special artisan vendors. This yearʼs selection includes Clydeʼs Homemade Italian Ices, Picklelicious, Pie Eyed Bar Pies/dinners, Empanada Lady, pies and quiches, and some new additions.

“Based on the CDC guidelines we will be practicing safe social distancing, wearing masks

and following arrows of traffic patterns for safety,” organizers said. “Pre-ordering will also be available. If the state allows and we feel comfortable, we will have nutritionist days, crafts, music, pet adoptions, blood drives, etc.”

Visit rivervalenj.org and find the River Vale Farmerʼs Market on Facebook to stay up to date on vendors and events.

ried. The mainstream media and social media will put you in the “fight or flight” mode. You might not even realize you are stressed but seemingly unconnected manifestations result. For example, this may culminate into poor digestion, bad memory, depression, fatigue, bad sleeping habits, ADD, headaches, dizziness, or brain fog.

If you are in this “fight or flight” mode, you are more likely to become angry, get easily frustrated, lose focus, become highly irritable, and lose your patience easily.

Many of my patients who suffer from anxiety have told me that going out in public makes them even more nervous because people are not wearing their masks or are not respecting social distancing rules. Remember that the news is making the people without masks look guilty and therefore you will have a bias towards this person, without knowing the back story.

If you are worried about this person who is not wearing a mask, all you have to do is stand 6 feet away. You are in total control of your own health. You can face away from them. You can wear a mask. You can wash your mask when you come home. You can wash your hands. You can make sure you do not touch your face.

You can drink water. You can take Vitamin D. You can reduce your stress levels. There is no reason to be scared of people. Remember that you are in control of your own health.

We know that people who are dying from Covid-19 have heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and low Vitamin D levels. If you are in those categories, your first priority is to work on those conditions primarily with lifestyle techniques such as stress reduction, water, diet, sunlight, and exercise.

If you are not so much worried about getting it from other people, but are more concerned about giving it to other people, then simply get tested frequently, stay at home, do not visit immunocompromised people,

wear a mask, stay away from the sick and elderly, take preventive medications and supplements, educate people on how to improve health, only socialize outside, always have water available, donʼt touch people or objects (but if you do wash your hands immediately), and keep your social distances. If you test positive, make sure you self quarantine for 14 days before entering the world. If you follow these recommendations you will help prevent the spread of the virus.

Researchers are finding that asymptomatic carriers are rarely spreading the virus. That means if you have shortness of breath, recent loss of smell and taste, high fever, or a violent cough, you should stay home so you will not spread the virus, but if you are healthy there is little risk of you spreading it. The bottom line is that there is no need to stress.

Everything is under your control. You can prevent it yourself and you can prevent spreading it to others. Donʼt blame other people who are not following the recommendations because that will make you more stressed. You just have to follow the science which says go out in the sun, wash your hands, donʼt touch your face, stay home if you are sick, get your Vitamin D levels up, drink water frequently, eat healthy, exercise daily, meditate, reduce stress, and get a good nightʼs sleep, then you and your family will live a long healthy life.

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Possessing a medical education as both a medical doctor (MD) and doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), Dr. Botvinov is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association.

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Botvinov said people with severe obesity may have multiple chronic diseases, or underlying health conditions, that increase health risks should they contract Covid-19. According to U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obese individuals with heart disease or diabetes are reported to be at higher risk for Covid-19 complications.

Moreover, obesity presents additional risks when illness occurs, according to CDC, as intubation is more difficult, diagnostic images are limited by how much

Covid-19 testing site coming to Hillsdale this Wednesday Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, in partnership with the County of Bergen, will operate a mobile Covid-19 testing site on Wednesday, June 24 at Stonybrook Swim Club, 183 Cedar Lane, Hillsdale. The testing site is for Hillsdale, Emerson, Washington Township and Westwood residents. You do not need to have symptoms in order to be tested.

The first round of testing from 9-10 a.m. is for first responders only. The general public can come between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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weight imaging machines can bear, and difficulties may develop with patient transport, positioning and hospital bed accommodations.

Dr. Botvinovʼs website offers resources including the criteria and benefits for bariatric surgery.

He also offers powerful weight loss seminars that empower patients to make well-informed

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“We review the benefits and risks of surgery and set realistic expectations for a weight loss journey depending on your current health status and lifestyle,” Dr. Botvinov says.

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Letters to the editor this crisis. We thank everyone for all of this support. We do not consider ourselves to be heroes, but are simply doing the job that we signed up for and helping our neighbors to the best of our ability.

HVAS presently has approximately 30 members that are actively responding during this Covid-19 emergency. The squad has answered 129 emergency

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calls during the period April 1 through May 31, 2020. Emergency calls include motor vehicle crashes, cardiac or respiratory illness, falls and injuries, strokes and Covid-19 patients. We have responded to 68 calls in our hometown of Hillsdale, and 61 mutual aid calls to our neighbors.

These include 35 calls to Westwood, 20 calls to Washington Township and six calls to our other mutual aid municipalities.

During this time our neighbor squads and the paid EMS services

have come to assist our residents on 22 occasions.

We have adapted our ambulance for response to Covid-19 calls and have purchased decontamination supplies so that our ambulance can remain in service.

The Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service has responded to 59 known Covid-19 patients; however, due to the uncertainty of the virus our members have been utilizing PPE on virtually every patient contact since March. In addition to the PPE that responders must wear and discard, we have all packed extra clothes for every shift and the Hillsdale Fire

Department has provided the use of its shower facility so that responders can return to their families without bringing home the risk of infection.

Our Mayor and Council have continued to offer assistance and are supportive of our efforts. At the same time, we have been compelled to cancel our largest fundraiser, the Annual Beefsteak Tricky Tray Dinner. Community donations through our Facebook page, website and the mail have been remarkable, but are not keeping up with the loss of our fundraising event, or the expenses and costs of operation.

Please consider making a donation through the internet or by mail to HVAS at P. O. Box 233, Hillsdale, NJ 07642.

This Covid-19 emergency has motivated many people to consider volunteer service and HVAS always welcomes new members. The EMT classes are presently on hold, but we can assist interested residents to join the next class, if you contact us through Facebook or the website. Please visit us on Facebook or check out our website at www.hillsdaleamb.org.

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moment that weʼre open, so labor costs are relatively fixed, no matter how many people are there. A significant portion of our budget is for opening, winterizing, and chemicals,” said the trusteesʼ letter.

Washington Townshipʼs Swim Club, which also faced recent financial woes, decided the costs of opening—and Covid19 restrictions—sunk its financial prospects.

“It would mean a shorter season for us. It would also most likely include capacity restrictions, limited or no swim lessons, questionable swim team status, and other strict social distancing guidelines. It will also be necessary to increase staff, purchase (personal protective equipment), prepare the club for social distancing measures, and put strict guidelines in place to enforce all the policies,” said the board of trusteesʼ cancellation notice.

“Believe us when we say, this was not a decision we took lightly. This board puts their heart and soul into this club every year, so we exhausted every possible scenario that would allow us to open. It just wasnʼt there,” added the posting.

Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna told residents via an online message that the borough hoped to open its municipal pool.

“The safety of our kids and our staff are paramount. As for the pool...we have not given up hope of being able to open in some capacity this summer.

Given social distancing guidelines and good public health practices it will not be easy, so a great deal of planning will need to happen if the pool is able to operate,” said Misciagna.

He said pool management was “working tirelessly” to open soon and may have a “modified opening” following consultations with state and county officials.

Council President Michael Mintz said the pool would be doing online registrations for 2020 and planned a late June opening. He said the pool commission was deciding on a reduced rate for 2020. Generally, pools open on Memorial Day weekend in late May. FROM PAGE 7

redeveloper with breach of contract and acting in bad faith in regard to not fulfilling its contractual obligations to provide $500,000 in construction services after acquiring a former ambulance lot and building with an estimated market value of $500,000.

The suit was filed by the boroughʼs special affordable housing counsel, Brian Giblin, of Giblin & Gannaio, Oradell, and follows a FROM PAGE 1

civil suit filed by Emerson comes in response to the developerʼs previous suit even though Emerson officials first said they would file suit in March against the developer for breach of contract.

Due to Covid-19 court shutdowns, Emerson delayed filing its suit and the redeveloper filed suit against them in federal court. That suit charged the borough with impeding project completion by refusals and delays to issue per-

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One long-standing battle over business relocation involved Cork & Keg liquor store in the heart of the downtown redevelopment zone. reimburse the borough $500,000 in of a forfeiture/penalty clause in the alleged arbitrary deadline for subconstruction services and retain the third amendment requiring a for- mitting plans for a new ambulance former ambulance property with a feiture by plaintiff if it could not building. Moreover, its suit perform certain obligations in an requests “discovery” of JMF Propmarket value of $500,000.

The boroughʼs suit asks that arbitrary time frame, a requirement erties for “knowledge and informathe condition requiring a Dec. 31 added two years after the original tion for claims relevant to this matdeadline be “excused” and that the Redevelopment Agreement was ter” including but not limited to redeveloper “perform its obliga- signed and obligations of the par- “documents, negotiations, plans, tions” to reimburse $500,000 in ties had been previously deter- proposals, and conversations with construction services. It also mined, was done in bad faith,” the borough and its officials regarding the proposed developalleges that the redeveloper acted notes the boroughʼs civil action.

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EMERSON Piles of construction debris fill a lot at the corner of Linwood Avenue and Kinderkamack Road where a massive new redevelopment is planned.

lawsuit filed against the borough by the redevelopment company, JMF Properties, in April.

Currently, the massive downtown redevelopment project appears to have restarted after several months of inactivity, likely due to construction halts imposed

by Gov. Phil Murphy on nonessential projects.

The redevelopment company, Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal LLC, an affiliate of JMF Properties LLC, had previously filed suit against Emerson and its mayor, Danielle DiPaola, in late April charging Emersonʼs government, including DiPaola, with undertaking “a course of action designed to interfere, impede and ultimately destroy” the redeveloperʼs ability to complete the massive redevelopment project.

DiPaola was elected in November 2018 and assumed office in January 2019.

The downtown redevelopment project, called Emerson Station or “Block 419” by locals, comprises a four-story, mixed-use development that includes 147 apartments and 15,000 square feet of retail space near Emersonʼs downtown train depot. It also includes a total of 29 affordable units: 22 units to be built on site and seven at another borough property.

The project has been marked by disputes between the developer and borough for years, and the

mits, including “a stream of frivolous roadblocks and impediments.”

Borough Attorney John McCann called the lawsuit “legal intimidation” against the borough.

Previously the redeveloper agreed to provide $500,000 worth of construction services for a new Emergency Services Building, in return for acquiring a former lot and building used by the ambulance corps, which was part of the redevelopment project.

The prior administration approved a redevelopment agreement amendment that required the borough to submit all plans, specifications, and permit approvals for a new Emergency Services Building by Dec. 31, 2019 or risk forfeiture of $500,000. The borough did not meet the deadline.

The boroughʼs lawsuit alleges three counts against Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal.

It requests either voiding the Dec. 31, 2019 deadline and/or an extension of time to submit plans for a new ambulance building. The suit notes that the deadline imposed for submitting plans “forms no essential part of the exchange for performance by redeveloper of its obligation to construct the Emergency Municipal Services Building and is arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable.”

Other counts charge the redeveloper “has been unjustly enriched” by allowing it to not

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Outdoor lighting Outdoor lighting can add to the ambiance of a property and serve as a security feature. Utilize different lights, such as a bright light by the entry, uplighting in trees and shrubs for drama, a light-lined path to the door to improve visibility, and motiondetection lights to improve the security of the property.

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retaining wall needs to be built in a way that will take into consideration the force of the soil and the point at which the soil will begin to slide away, advises the experts

in. A crushed stone base will help anchor the courses and serve to promote drainage. The Family Handyman says to bury the first course of the retaining wall one-

ward. Repeat the process as each level is placed. Many retaining wall products are made with a lip to create this set back.

• Go with the grade. For especially steep slopes, a gradual step-up design may be more secure and more appealing than a very tall retaining wall. Each level of a stepped design should be done like the first.

• Backfill with stone for drainage. Using a layer of stone

behind the retaining wall can help successfully direct water away so it will not increase the weight of the soil behind the wall and push against the retaining wall, advises The Home Depot.

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Retaining walls help turn steep slopes in a yard into terraced focal points. They also can reduce soil erosion in hilly areas and can be used for aesthetic purposes, like raised planters, or to create more usable space within the yard. When an inground pool or pond is cut into a backyard hill, a retaining wall helps keep the remaining portion of that hill from collapsing into the cut-away area.

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at The Family Handyman. If these calculations seem beyond the scope of your ability, installation of a retaining wall is a job best left to a professional. If you are ready to forge ahead, these tips can get you started. However, itʼs important to note the potential benefits of working with others who have already built a retaining wall.

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tenth the height of the wall to prevent soil behind it from pushing the bottom out.

• Check for level. When placing blocks or timbers, make sure they are even with the first and periodically check for level as you go, advises the home improvement retailer Lowes.

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Follow these tips for backyard pool safety REAL ESTATE & BUSINESS

Backyard pools provide families with ample opportunities for recreation. Itʼs easy to be distracted by all the fun when swimming in a backyard pool, but it is crucial that homeowners take steps to ensure everyone is safe when spending time in the pool.

Establish a barrier The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children between the ages of one and four in the United States. Pools attract curious children, so maintaining a barrier between the home and the

pool is essential.

Many municipalities require some sort of fencing around pools or ladders that self-latch or can be closed off to climbing.

Locks and alarms on windows and doors that face or provide access to the backyard also can serve as barriers.

Exercise caution with inflatables The Good Housekeeping Research Institute found that inflatable pool toys are especially dangerous. Such toys can flip easily, putting children at risk for injury (from striking the sides of the pool) or drowning (especially if the children were ejected into deep water). Inflatables also can prevent access to the surface of the water for submerged swimmers.

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Itʼs easy for divers to hit their heads when diving off a board into a pool due to close proximity of the transition wall in the deep end

of the pool or by diving into shallow water.

The Red Cross recommends a water depth of 11.5 feet for safe diving and the transition wall should be at least 16.5 feet from the tip of the diving board.

However, the standard depth for many pools is 7.5 feet of water and a slope beginning 7 feet from the board.

Choose a backyard lifeguard At least one person should be designated as backyard lifeguard when the pool is in use.

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Pools are fun places to spend summer afternoons, especially when every step is taken to ensure the safety of swimmers.

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The Greater Pascack Valley Woman’s Club President, Judy Brendel, and Elaine Mooney, Club Secretary, presented a donation from the Club to Janelle Larghi, Director of the TriBoro Food Pantry. The Club is a non-profit community service organization affiliated with the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs.

In the photo, left to right: Elaine Mooney, club secretary; Janelle Larghi, food pantry director; and Club President Judy Brendel.

Some Club members are currently busy making face masks for local healthcare workers during this Covid-19 pandemic. In the past, the club held food drives at local supermarkets for the Food Pantry and plan in the future to hold a Military Bridge for local charities. The Club recently gave four high school scholarships to deserving students.

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concerns of driveway entrances/exits, increased traffic on area roads, increases in impervious coverage, plus drainage, stormwater management and flood concerns.

A group of over 100 condominium owners from the nearby Holiday Farm development hired an attorney early in 2019 and mounted a legal challenge to the large-scale development but then its board of trustees dropped all opposition before the development was approved by Joint Planning Board members last June, after six months of hearings.

Borough engineer Christopher Statile said he has been at the site for several weeks now as trees were removed along Piermont Avenue and on golf course property.

“We make occasional site visits going forward to ensure compliance with the approved site plans, and to inspect everything going underground except the buildings and connected utilities—thatʼs the construction departmentʼs work,” emailed Statile June 9.

Statile said construction

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activity is permitted between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on site, as well as Saturdays. He said noise and dust ordinances “will be strictly enforced as thatʼs more likely where we would expect to see violations on a large site like this.”

Last June, Joint Planning Board Chairman Scott Lippert called the 249-unit development “probably the most significant application that will occur in River Vale for some time” and cited River Valeʼs “Constitutional requirement” to provide affordable housing as a driving force behind rezoning to permit higher density development in the A1 zone where the golf course resides.

He said by providing affordable housing at Fairways at Edgewood, the township “has acted so responsibly.”

“So the administrations here, the current administration, the prior administrations, have dealt with our affordable housing obligation very, very responsibly and they continue to do so and this [zoning] is part of that,” Lippert said, in summarizing the new golf course zoning.

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many cases children who canʼt afford to buy a single-family home in River Vale that costs $800,000, or a million dollars, or whatever it is. If theyʼre not our children theyʼre going to be our neighbors and these are people who work, who have jobs, who are productive, and the cost of housing, especially in northern New Jersey, in communities like this, is out of hand.”

He noted saving 18 holes of the Edgewood Country Clubʼs original 27-hole golf course—and its open space—were also benefits. He said he was also glad that opponents at Holiday Farms—a nearby townhome development off of Piermont Avenue—withdrew their objections.

“I think that was a very good thing. This is not the first controversial application that has ever occurred in River Vale for dense housing. There was an application that occurred many years ago where a bunch of citizen committees were organized to oppose it,” he said.

Back then, he explained, opponents had said the new development would change the character of River Vale, and they questioned how officials could allow it to happen.

“The name of that development was Holiday Farms. So Iʼm glad to see that the folks at Holiday Farms came around and decided that they could support this application,” said Lippert.

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affordable units in a separate building, Woodmont Properties, the developer, will donate $500,000 to the boroughʼs affordable housing trust fund to be used to build more affordable units in town at the former “Meskerʼs property” as required under the townshipʼs affordable housing agreement. That agreement will be up for a final compliance hearing June 26 in Superior Court in Hackensack.

In late May, nearby Old Tappanʼs Planning Board approved a

229-unit townhome development, including 20 affordable townhomes and 20 affordable second-story apartments, on the 19-acre former Pearson Education property on Old Tappan Road, adjoining busy Bi-State Plaza.

Edgewood Country Club was founded in 1956 on properties of two former pre-Revolutionary farms later converted into a country estate. It had been a 27hole course since the 1950s.

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Tips for staying safe with keyless systems

Auto manufacturers have long embraced technology that can streamline the automotive experience for drivers. For example, several years ago keyless entry and ignition systems were introduced, initially on high-end vehicles before they became standard on many other models.

Keyless entry systems require a fob, which sends a signal to the receiver inside the vehicle. The fob transmits a low-frequency code to the carʼs internal computer system, which engages the locks and will allow the driver to push a button on the dashboard or console to start the vehicles. The fob can be stashed away in a pocket or purse and still send the signal, which makes it convenient for drivers. Drivers with arthritis or hand injuries also may

find keyless systems an asset.

Because fobs work on wireless systems, hackers potentially can intercept the fob-to-car signal. That enables a thief to not only open the vehicleʼs doors, but also to potentially drive away as well.

Even though the fob/car security pairing is unique and can create billions of codes, researchers at Radboud University in the Netherlands and the University of Birmingham found that, by intercepting the wireless signal just twice, they could narrow down the possible combinations from billions to just 200,000.

After that, a computer can figure out the code in just half an hour and unlock the car. Potentially, a thief can gather car codes

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On the day of the show, exhibitor registration costs $20.

Spectators are welcome for free.

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Keyless entry and ignition systems might be convenient, but mon sense. as drivers enter their vehicles dur- - even if the fob is far enough ing the day, then return later to away that it should not engage.

One way to circumvent this is to steal a number of cars.

Thieves who purchase signal buy a signal-blocking pouch that amplifiers also pose a threat. can hold the key fob. Also, an oldThese amplifiers magnify the school steering wheel or gear shift reach of the fob signal so that a lock is an effective way to provide vehicle owner can be in his or her another layer of protection.

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they require caution and comapproach their vehicles. Thieves may count on keyless entry systems to be able to hop into a vehicle once the owner gets within range and drive away.

Vehicle technology thrives to make driving as convenient as possible, but some features also may make things more convenient for prospective thieves.

Five simple towing tips for novices

Drivers may haul trailers for a variety of reasons. Some may haul trailers on vacation, while others may do so when moving to a new home. Regardless of why drivers tow, itʼs important to keep certain things in mind before hitching up, especially for those drivers will little or no experience towing.

1. Use the right hitch.

Novices may not immediately recognize if they have purchased an incorrectly sized hitch, but that might become apparent when the trailer is detached during a ride.

Your vehicle owner's manual may suggest which size hitch to use. If not, consult with a representative at your local auto parts retailer to determine the correct size.

2. Make sure the trailer is level.

When attached to a vehicle, trailers should be level. Trailers that do not appear level or those that seem to be rising up and down on otherwise flat roadways should be inspected if not brought to the attention of a mechanic.

3. Drive more carefully.

Discomfort or inexperience may propel many drivers to be

extra careful when towing a trailer, but even drivers with significant experience towing trailers should keep greater distance between their vehicles and other cars and trucks sharing the road. That's because braking takes longer for heavier vehicles, such as those towing trailers.

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Kathleen FASCIANO

Kathleen Fasciano (nee Kvestich), 81, of Westwood, where she made new everlasting friends at The Highlands, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Devoted mother of Dr. Anthony Fasciano, DMD and Michael (Katherine) Fasciano. Loving grandmother of Mary Faith, Anna Grace and the late Elizabeth Anne Fasciano.

Born in Jersey City, she lived in Hoboken, Fort Lee and Saddle River, before moving to Westwood.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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Joseph P. Orocchi Jr., 84, of Township of Washington, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Joseph is survived by his beloved wife Bonnie, of 62 years; his children, Karen Ecochard and her husband Jim, Doreen DeCandido and her husband Edward, and Kevin Orocchi and his companion Brenda. He is survived by his seven grandchildren: Kristyn, Josh, Edward, Matthew, Timothy, Kayleigh and Lukas and his great-granddaughter Keira. He is predeceased by his father Joseph P. Orocchi Sr. and mother Angelina Quagliozzi, and sister Elenore Dreiss.

Joseph was a member of the Township of Washington Fire Department making it just shy of 60 years.

He was a member of the Teamsters Local 560 and the New Jersey Teamsters Retiree Club.

He was an avid toy truck collector and enjoyed his antique cars along with being a loyal Mets fan.

He enjoyed family camping trips, going to Florida and many cruises. His love for children made him a strong supporter of St. Judeʼs.

Entombment at Garden of Memories in Township of Washington. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude: stjude.org/donate.

Carl K. Sorensen, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Maiwald).

Devoted father of James Duff Sorensen and his fiancee Renee Falcon, Lore Sorensen, Karen Clark and Harold Jones and his wife Carol. Loving grandfather of five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is predeCharles E. ceased by his first wife Sandra.

BEDNAR Interment, George WashingCharles Edward Bednar, 77, ton Memorial Park, Paramus.

In lieu of flowers, donations of Emerson, passed away peacemay be made to Rotary Club of fully on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Beloved husParamus, P.O. Box 1003, Paraband of Adele. mus, NJ 07653.

Devoted father of Tracey TumDonna M. minelli and her JENSEN husband, Brett.

Donna M. Jensen (nee Van Loving grandfaValen), of Woodcliff Lake, passed ther of Matthew away peacefully at home surand Sara. Charles rounded by her is predeceased by his parents, loving family on George and Mary as well as his June 12. She was brothers, George Michael, John, 74. and David. He is also survived by Beloved wife his brother in laws and many lovof 46 years to ing cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ronald and devotBorn in Connellsville, PA, he ed mother to son lived in Emerson for 50 years.

Erik, his wife Charles taught art in the elemenBeth, and daughter Valerie. Lov- tary schools throughout the Westing grandmother to Kristian and wood Regional School District Kamryn. for 35 years before retiring to Donna is survived by her work as full time Grandpa. brother Kenneth Van Valen and He was a proud WEA memher sister Valerie Davis. She is ber throughout his tenure. He predeceased by her father and served in the Army Reserves. He mother, Donald and Valerie Van was a member of Holy Spirit Valen.

Byzantine Catholic Church in A celebration of Donnaʼs life Mahwah. will be held at a later date when it Interment at Tappan Cemeis safe for the people she loved to tery. In lieu of flowers, donations gather. A donation to a charity of may be made to St. Jude Chilyour choosing can be made in drenʼs Research Hospital, Donnaʼs memory. www.stjude.org.

Michael L. JANOS

Michael L. Janos, 62, of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Mike was born May 4, 1958 in the Bronx, New York.. He was raised by his loving mother and grandmother, “Nana,” with the influences of his aunts and uncles, whom he loved dearly. Sunday dinners, with his large extended family, were held at his childhood home weekly, and led him to form special bonds with many of his first cousins, especially Jimmy McCafferty, Joey McCafferty and Danny Schiavone.

Mike attended and played basketball at St. Josephʼs Regional High School and went on to attend the University of Miami. He spent over 30 years working as a sales professional for both LG and Sharp Electronics and loved interacting with people.

Mike met his wife Bonnie in 1984. They married and settled in Maywood, where they raised their two daughters, Jessica and Rachel.

Just as his childhood home was the location for many family gatherings, Mike and Bonnieʼs home became the new meeting place throughout the years, where family and friends were always welcome, and many more memories with loved ones were made.

Mike enjoyed golfing and was an avid sports fan and lifelong supporter of the NY Mets, the NY Islanders and the NY Giants. He loved all music and was a dedicated Bruce Springsteen and Outlaws band fan. Mike was the life of the party and will be remembered for his quirky sense of humor and larger than life personality.

In the last few years, Mike devoted his time caring for his ailing mother, with the help of his beloved Aunt Winnie. Notably and above all, Mikeʼs world revolved around his two daughters. Mike beamed with pride at the mere mention of their names. It was evident to all that Jessica and Rachel were the highlight of his life and the apple of his eye. Mike was a hero to his girls and will forever remain a hero in their eyes. Mikeʼs unique humor and unwavering family devotion leaves an emptiness in all our hearts.

Mike was a loving son, husband, father, brother, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his cherished daughters, Jessica and Rachel Janos; former wife Bonnie Hamilton; his mother Margaret Janos; sister Patricia Amplo; sister-in-law Susan Janos; nephew Damon Amplo and nieces Kayla Janos and Kelsey Horne. He was predeceased by his grandmother Katherine McCafferty; brother Joseph Janos; cousin John Davey and many beloved aunts and uncles. Mike also leaves behind his Aunts, Winnie Davey; Jeanette McCafferty; Ann McCafferty; Dawn McCafferty and Uncle Danny McCafferty; and many cousins and extended family.

Robert Holstead POST

Robert (Bob) Holstead Post, 91, a longtime resident of Montvale, passed away May 29, 2020 at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville, Pa. He was the son of Hilda (nee Hensel) and Harold Post, beloved husband of Ruth (nee Coombs) for 64 years, and loving father of Janet Post of Fort Lee (husband Kenneth Rich), Nancy Post of Abingdon, Md., and Susan Post of Salem, Mass. He was also the proud and beloved grandfather of Zachary Rich (fiancee, Kristal Passante), and Brett and Pierce Munafo. Bob was pre-deceased by his brother, Harold, and is survived his sister Elizabeth (Betty) Kolnsberg and loving nieces and nephews.

Bob graduated from Tappan Zee High School, Piermont, N.Y. and RCA Institute of N.Y. He worked for the RCA Service Company for 40 years and was elected secretary of IBEW before enjoying a long retirement. He loved to camp, work in the yard, feed the birds, putter in his workshop and read. Bob will be remembered for his warm smile, down-to-earth disposition, and genuine kindness.

His daughters will hold a service of remembrance in New Jersey when the current health situation permits.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Pascack Reformed Church, 65 Pascack Road, Park Ridge, NJ 07656; the Palisades Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 1, Palisades NY 10964; or the American Bird Conservancy (www.abcbirds.org).

Paul A. MAISCH

Paul A. Maisch, 64, of Montvale, formerly of Lagrange, N.Y., passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Paul is survived by his wife Shuming Yu; his sister Peggie Maisch; his children Erin, Patrick and his partner Tania and Brian and his partner Amanda; his grandchildren Hailey Reilly, Jeremiah and Conor as well as his niece Emily. He is predeceased by his parents Warren and Theresa.

Paul graduated with a masterʼs degree in accounting from Pace University and built up his reputation becoming a well-recognized banker, retiring as the CFO of Industrial Bank.

During his childrenʼs youth, he loved spending time coaching their baseball and softball teams.

In his free time he enjoyed boating, salt water fishing, camping, travelling and playing bridge.

Sharon M. BRUSH

Sharon M. Brush, of Park Ridge, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was 70.

Daughter of George W. Brush Jr. (deceased) and Dorothy (MacKallor) Brush of Maywood.

Beloved sister to Elithe and Joseph Jannicelli, Lawrence and Rosemarie Brush, Kathleen and Michael Emanuel, Charles and Victoria Brush, George W. Brush III, Nancy and Anthony Zappala and Elizabeth and Charles Bordino. Loving aunt to 20 nieces and nephews, 24 great-nieces and nephews and one great-greatnephew.

Sharon worked for AT&T, Verizon and the Park Ridge Library until her retirement.

Elena M. THOMSEN

Elena M. Thomsen, 74, of Park Ridge, passed away on June 13, 2020.

She was born to parents Sidney Hoffenberg and Rose Hoffenberg, on November 25, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Forest Hills High School in 1964. Elena worked as a jeweler in New York City.

She enjoyed dogs, anything with friends, giving to charity, cars, movies, dining out and loved her family.

Elena was married to Jerry Thomsen and together they raised one child, Josh Thomsen.

Elena is survived by Josh, her grandsons James Thomsen and Reed Thomsen, her sister Phyllis and her husband Barry, as well as many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

Burial was at Beth El Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any animal charity of your choice.

Rose M. SCHIANO

Rose M. Schiano, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the age of 88 years.

Prior to retiring she worked as a purchasing agent for Buhl Industries in Fair Lawn.

Whenever Rose walked into a room, everyoneʼs face had a smile. She was a very funny person and a joy to be around.

Loving mother of Michael Schiano and Wayne Schiano and his partner William Boyce. Dearest sister of Anthony Vallone.

Services were private.

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PARK RIDGE

Hundreds gather for anti-racism march, rally in Park Ridge on the afternoon of Thursday, June 11.

Billed as a peaceful gathering

in solidarity with the black community and to honor those who have lost their lives due to police

brutality, the event began with a 3:30 p.m. march that started on Sulak Lane. Hundreds of people carrying signs and chanting followed a route up Pascack Road and then turned right onto Park Avenue, reconvening at Monument Park opposite the train station.

The small program that followed included the reading of names of black victims of police brutality and a moment of silence representative of the amount of

time that George Floyd was detained with a police officerʼs knee on his neck (8 minutes, 46 seconds). Monument Park was a sea of mask-clad people holding signs bearing messages such as “Racism is a pandemic too,” “White silence is violence,” and, most prevalently, “Black Lives Matter.”

Here, some scenes from that afternoon.

Photos via Facebook/Kari Solomon, Victoria Solis, Nicole Torossian

The crowd in Monument Park, downtown Park Ridge.

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Online programs for adults • Preparing for the Future Job Market by Harold Levin, Wednesday, June 24 at 1 p.m. The Covid-19 crisis has had tremendous impact on job seekers, whether recently unemployed, underemployed or new to the job market. This online presentation will discuss networking ideas that can be implemented even when in shutdown, resume preparedness, finding job opportunities, and more.

Register on the libraryʼs website.

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AI ROOFING & SIDING &

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Estimates

No Contractor Fees = Savings + Senior Discounts The Dr. says... Don’t replace. Repair with savings!

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Lic.#13VH01317100

Since 1902

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LIC# 16428

NJ HIC# 13VH006409500

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Lic # 13VH01391400

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Park Ridge, NJ HIC#13VH02471900

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Since 1983

Lic.# 13VH01508100

Serving Bergen County Over 40yrs.

State Licensed & Insured

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• Gutters • Kitchens • Garage Doors

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