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Westwood Police Officer Ryan Sestanovich rescues an Emerson driver whose car was sinking.

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WHERE TO SITE WATER TANKS? Suez proposal looks to cure water pressure woes

BY JARED MITOVICH OF PASCACK PRESS

More than 200 homes on the west side of the borough might continue to have water pressure issues unless a Suez tank is replaced—with two tanks—local officials and Suez said at a town hall on Tuesday night, June 29.

The age and height of the tank—off Hickory Road in the northwest part of town—has led to complaints of low water pressure from customers at higher elevations.

If the water level in the tank drops below a certain level, “we start to have water pressure issues” throughout Montvale, according to Fire Chief Geoffrey Gibbons. He said this affects the borough once or

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ILLUSTRATOR AZURE BUSH, of the Township of Washington, shows off the real-life LiLi at a reading at Children of Promise NYC, the Bronx. Azure and her author mom, Nahndi Bush, are working on the next title in their series, “LiLi Rabbit Learns Kindness.”

BY RACHEL COHEN OF PASCACK PRESS

FEBRUARY 2020, Azure Bush and her mom headed to a pet store in Lodi to look at snakes for her younger brother. But after seeing a rabbit that had recently been dropped N

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off by her owners, they instead came home with LiLi. “LiLi looked like she just needed somebody to really pour some love into her,” said Nahndi Bush, a Township of Washington resident. “I was thinking that this would be so wonderful for Azure, with everything look-

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ing like it would be going into lockdown soon.”

The unexpected adoption later served as the inspiration behind Azure and Nahndi working together to release “LiLi Rabbit, Eat Your Vegetables!”

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SWIM CLUB OFFER SURVIVES

DeSena switches vote; $1M for 6.39 acres passes

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

The Township Council voted, 4-1, at its budget hearing of June 24 to support a $1 million bond for the acquisition of the private 6.39-acre Washington Township Swim and Recreation Club on Ridgewood Boulevard North.

The purchase was estimated to cost taxpayers about $18 per year for the bondʼs 20year payback INSIDE... period, though those figures have been • Shakeup at questioned.

Westwood The issue Regional BOE of whether to — See Page 33 purchase the private club has roiled recent council meetings, and been an on-and-off topic over the years as the club dealt with financial problems and difficulties dealing with bond holders and declining pool memberships.

(See “Swim club seeks a way forward: Dragging unpaid taxes, stalled reimbursements,” Pascack Press, Sept. 30, 2019.)

On June 21, the council voted, 3-2, to submit a $1 million offer on the club. According to Township Attorney Kenneth Poller, the council needed a 4-1 majority to approve bonding for $1 million.

At that meeting, although three council members voted in favor, See SWIM on page 324

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The Westwood Police Department congratulated its sponsored Little League team after Westwood’s players nabbed the title.

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The Hillsdale Carnival, run by the fire department, was a summer favorite in 1916 just as it is today. Kristin Beuscher has the story.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Responsible government and Hillsdale To the editor: J 14 meeting, the A Hillsdale Council doubled down on its decision to raise T ITS

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property taxes by 5.33% and spend millions of dollars to build a community center and re-turf athletic fields. They rushed through a resolution at the very end of the three-hour meeting, a

resolution that wasnʼt even on the agenda, instructing the borough administrator to work with DMR Associates—the same planner who developed the controversial Paterson Street Redevelopment Plan— to do “feasibility studies” of building a community center and improving the fields. They did this over the objections of Mayor Ruocco, who wanted a more open and competitive process to get the best information and price.

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They still insist on moving ahead with planning to build a community center without knowing whether alternatives such as use of the nearby Bethany Community Center are viable.

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August art classes back at Bethany

August art classes at Bethany Community Center, 605 Pascack Road, return in person after a pandemic hiatus. Ann and John Monton—who have been instructing art classes together for more than 17 years in the River Vale, Ridgewood, and Paramus community schools—will be teaching a step-by-step cartooning and acrylic painting class the week of Aug. 9 at Bethany Community Center.

“In our cartooning class we will draw a step-by-step character each day. You will learn how to draw some of your favorite Disney, comic, Pixar, and Nickelodeon characters. This onehour class is for grades K-6 and

runs from 10 to 11 a.m. for five consecutive classes, Aug. 9–13.

Tuition is $135 for the week (which includes materials.)

“In the acrylics class, participants will do a step-by-step painting on canvas for the week. Each student will learn how to use this beautiful medium—and at the end of the week take home their materpiece.”

This class, for grades 2–8, runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for five consecutive classes, Aug. 9–13.

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Maybe the council majority feels that they have no choice, that they have to make themselves look responsible having already decided to tax the residents of Hillsdale without specifying what the community center would consist of, how much it will cost, or where it will be located. I understand the council isnʼt even sure if Centennial Field is the right one

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Zoning Board members likely will vote July 20 on whether a legal principle, “the thing has been judged,” applies to 188 Broadway LLPʼs proposal for a 53-unit apartment complex.

If members vote that the principle—in Latin res judicata— applies to the applicantʼs proposal for 53 units and a 2 1⁄ 2-story second building that does not require a variance, it effectively rejects the applicantʼs third attempt to erect multifamily housing at the 188 Broadway site.

Although the board rejected a somewhat similar 60-unit application in 2019, this proposal is reduced by seven units to 53, requires one less variance, and claims a hardship based on new economic realities caused by the pandemic—the reduced demand for office space.

Pascack Press spoke to applicant attorney Paul Kaufman and board attorney Salvatore Princiotto for this story; both declined to

comment for the record due to ongoing public hearings.

Residents tuning into any of the recent Zoning Board hearings on the revised application for 53

apartment units at 188 Broadway have probably heard the phrase res judicata from Zoning Board attorney Salvatore Princiotto.

Often, Princiottoʼs use of the

term has followed a disagreement with 188 Broadway LLP attorney Paul Kaufman, also an applicant principal, but the board attorney has sprinkled the term throughout

the hearings.

This is due to the likelihood that if the Zoning Board hears the 188 application and decides that

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Correction Due to an editing error, a page 1 headline on June 28, on an action before the Westwood Regional School District Board of Education, incorrectly said Split BOE declines ‘Trause Field,’ when in fact what applicant James Stickel was calling for was for an honorary naming, for the late Vito “Pal” Trause, of the high school stadium. We regret the error.

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Discover local history at museum The Pascack Historical Society invites members of the public to stop by its museum any Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Face masks are required.

The Societyʼs John C. Storms Museum is located in an 1873 former chapel at 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge (one block north of Park Avenue West).

The barrier-free museum is home to thousands of objects, artifacts, and documents that chronicle life in the Pascack Valley as it was in past centuries. Visitors will discover a special section devoted to colonial artifacts, they will learn about why shell beads called wampum were so important in the Pascack Valley, and they will see rooms recreated to illustrate early19th century and Victorian life.

The museum also has a collection of Lenape stone tools that predate European settlement. Adults are encouraged to bring their children for a unique learning experience.

For more information, visit pascackhistoricalsociety.org and follow the museum on Facebook.

EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS RAILROAD STATIONS The museumʼs latest exhibit highlights the railroad stations of the Pascack Valley line.

Through photographs, documents, and artifacts, the exhibit will tell the story of how the coming of the railroad in 1870 helped form the Pascack Valley as we know it today, transforming our towns from isolated, sparsely populated rural hamlets into dynamic suburbs. Every train station in the valley will be highlighted (plus one that no longer exists!).

The exhibit will continue into the autumn and is in addition to the museumʼs regular offerings.

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THE HILLSDALE CARNIVAL, run by the fire department, was a summer favorite in 1916 just as it is today.

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF PASCACK PRESS HEREʼS NO ZIPPER, Tilt-A-Whirl or dizzying Round Up ride to be seen in the photograph above, which shows the Hillsdale Fire Associationʼs annual carnival, July 1–8, 1916.

Generations of Pascack Valley residents have fond childhood memories of the fire departmentʼs carnival. Nowadays held in the center of town, off Hillsdale Avenue near Friendlyʼs, it helps support Hillsdaleʼs bravest in their efforts to keep the borough safe from fire.

After being put on hold last year due to the pandemic, this yearʼs car-

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nival will make its triumphant return from Tuesday, July 13 through Saturday, July 17.

The department held its first fair way back in 1902, when proceeds helped pay for a hose reel and pump—which the men had to haul by hand to the fire scene—as well as a small shed to house the equipment. Annual fair proceeds also helped to build the first firehouse in 1906.

In the early 20th century, as in the photo above, the fair took place on what was then vacant land at Magnolia Avenue and Cross Street.

In this picture, Cross Street runs diagonally at the bottom right. The houses in the background are on Magnolia.

The vacant land has long since been developed with houses.

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HILLSDALE FIREFIGHTERS respond to a call in 1915, back when horses pulled the fire wagon to the scene. The 1906 firehouse, partially paid for through carnival proceeds, is in the background. This firehouse stood at the present site of the parking lot behind Borough Hall.

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TOWNSHIP FACES A BUSY SUMMER; RIVER VALE

The township council heard updates from the mayor, administrator, and engineer about ongoing projects at its meeting on Monday, June 28. Members touched on marijuana sales and discussed a proposed ordinance to waive building department fees for EMS volunteers, which one member praised as helping with a “dire need” for volunteers.

In his report, Mayor Glen Jasionowski spoke about an upcoming review of the construction of a new police headquarters.

Jasionowski also noted the resignation of a Joint Planning Board member—Gregory Lowe resigned May 26—and encouraged the council to suggest replacements.

Projects underway, with more to come According to Business Administrator Gennaro Rotella, the township has received half of the $1.04 million it was allocated under the American Rescue Plan signed into law this spring by President Biden.

The “free million dollars,” as the mayor called it, could be used to build new catch basins or solve

drainage infrastructure issues in the township.

Municipal Engineer Christopher Statile said a new exit ramp and parking spaces would be constructed at the River Vale Country Club, funded by a county community development grant. The township is also hoping to replace sports lighting near the baseball fields with LED lighting and is hoping to get a grant to cover up to 70% of the cost.

Statile noted it will be a “very busy summer” for construction in River Vale. The council later approved two additional grant applications to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

One grant, if awarded, would finance the reconstruction of Dorchester Drive and Colonial Road “for the purpose of making safety improvements” according to the agenda.

The township is also looking for $451,834.80 in funds from the state to construct a segregated bike path along Brookside Avenue.

Both projects have been planned out by the township engineer and “will also improve safety to the local schools and commuter lines,” the agenda reads.

The council unanimously passed an ordinance to spend $2,032,888 on capital improve-

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ments. To finance the costs not already covered, $1,874,241 in general improvement bonds will be issued. $192,500 will be put toward park improvements, including the construction of pickleball courts.

The balance will go toward telecommunications equipment for the township Police Department and Volunteer Ambulance Corps, as well as personal protective equipment and other materials needed by the Volunteer Fire Department.

Hopes for discussion on marijuana businesses Councilman John Donovan made note of recent ordinances passed by neighboring town councils to regulate cannabis sales. So far in the Pascack Valley, Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale, and Woodcliff Lake have all opted out of allowing marijuana businesses from operating.

Donovan pressed the council to look at “potential revenues” and the “pros and cons” of permitting such businesses in the township.

In February, following overwhelming support from voters in a statewide referendum, Gov. Phil Murphy followed through on a campaign promise and signed three bills that legalized and regulated recreational marijuana for those 21

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ODORS ARE EXPECTED; DPW SOIL REMOVAL CONTRACT APPROVED

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Approximately 950 tons of soil will be excavated from two areas at the former Department of Municipal Facilities building, and those areas backfilled with clean soil as part of an extensive $193,450 remediation project being undertaken to solve a decades-long pollution problem at the public works facility.

Thatʼs according to Lisko Environmental Services LLCʼs proposal to remediate long standing contamination at the site following the removal of two 3,000gallon gasoline tanks and one 2,000-gallon diesel tank in 1998.

Soil contamination caused by a loose fitting on a gasoline tank was noted in 1998, said Liskoʼs proposal, and soil samples collected then showed contamination levels above NJDEP soil cleanup standards.

The township was originally under a May 2021 deadline to remediate the soil contamination but that deadline has been extended into mid-2022, said officials.

Meanwhile, much public pushback has occurred as town officials sought to find alternate parking locations for the DPWʼs large, heavy-duty vehicles such as garbage trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, and large equipment.

In early April, following multiple failed attempts to find alternate DPW parking locations around town and public resistance to parking oversize DPW vehicles and equipment at Sherry Field, and a public lot behind the Dog House Saloon, the council approved a $60,600 contract with Our Lady of Good Counsel Church to lease 35 parking spaces for two years.

Most DPW vehicles are now parked at the OLGC parking lot and behind Valley Bank, which offered free parking for some DPW equipment and vehicles, and in the municipal lot.

Digging out Outreach to Lisko consultant Darin Vogel and Township Attorney Kenneth Poller to get an estimated start date and project timeline was not returned by press time.

A 10-page contract with Lisko approved June 21 by the Township Council and provided to Pascack Press shows a 12-week timeline for the soil remediation project, although it notes “actual scheduling will depend on the status of site demolition and construction activities as well as subcontractor availability.”

The professional services contract was approved by a council resolution June 21, with both Township Attorney Kenneth Poller and Administrator Robert Tovo noting that it made more sense to

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go with a consultant who had prior experience with the DMF (public works) site and familiarity with its contamination concerns.

Lisko Environmental Services LLC of Belmar provides an itemized list of costs, noting gross costs of $174,866 for excavation of impacted soil; $7,775 for licensed site remediation professional (LSRP) oversight and project management; $6,500 for monitoring well reinstallation; and $4,400 for the abandonment of current monitoring wells. The contract notes any and all NJDEP fees for the project are the Townshipʼs responsibility.

The site has been part of NJDEPʼs licensed site remediation professional oversight program since 2012. That state program allows environmental site remediation work to be conducted without direct NJDEP oversight and approval.

As part of scheduled work, Lisko will oversee the abandonment of current monitoring wells used to monitor off-site groundwater contamination. These monitoring wells will be sealed by a licensed well driller prior to excavation of contaminated soils.

Darin Vogel, of Lisko, the projectʼs current LSRP, will oversee the remediation work, handling excavation oversight, utility markouts, follow-up soil sampling and groundwater sampling for toxic chemicals, as well as project status

updates.

Liskoʼs proposal states that it recommends removal of potentially contaminated soils to groundwater level at two locations. Possible soil amounts and sites include 550 cubic yards of soil to be excavated at the former gasoline underground storage tank system area, and 40 cubic yards of contaminated soil from the above-ground waste oil collection storage tank, notes the proposal.

Potentially contaminated soils that are excavated on-site will be temporarily stockpiled on plastic or loaded directly into dump trucks for off-site disposal, states the cleanup contract.

Per state environmental requirements, the post-excavation soil samples collected by Lisko on the gasoline storage site will be analyzed for benzene, toulene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX), plus methyl turt-butyl ether (MTBE), tert-butyl alcohol (TBA), and lead while the oil storage tank area samples will also be monitored for cadmium.

After remediation activities conclude with acceptable soil test results, Lisko will oversee the installation of replacement monitoring wells by a licensed well driller. The consultant said that the location and specifications for these wells “shall be similar to the abandoned wells that they are to replace.”

Lisko recommends these new

wells only be installed after heavy construction activities are completed.

In a contract section called “Additional Assumptions And/Or Exclusions,” the consultant notes that “soil disposal pricing is subject to change as a result of waste classification sampling and final approval from the disposal facility.”

The section notes that excavation of contaminated soils “will likely generate odors” and that Lisko “will continuously monitor ambient air during excavation activities and take appropriate action should levels become unsafe.”

It notes that, “ideally work should be completed during autumn or winter months so as to keep odors to a minimum.”

The contract also requires “unimpeded site access” for triaxle trucks to the excavation and soil stockpiling areas, and the restriction of 14 parking spaces in front of the former DMF building to allow for easy and safe truck access near the municipal parking lot.

Under “oversight and project management”, an itemized breakdown by Lisko shows 55 billable hours for LSRP oversight, a project scientist, data management, plus a separate $150 charge for a field vehicle and tools, which CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Boy Scout Troop 108 candidates and Saddle River residents Griffin Healy and Quinn Healy earned the rank of Eagle Scout on June 6, finishing 335.64 hours and 173 hours of community service, respectively.

Griffin Healy, an Indiana University rising sophomore, constructed a chicken coop and fence at Mahrapo Farm in Mahwah.

At Wandell Elementary School in Saddle River, Ramsey High School junior Quinn Healy created a butterfly garden, built butterfly and bird houses and planted cedar benches in memory of Kyle Egan, a beloved senior at Bergen Catholic who died in 2019 following a prolonged battle with cancer.

Griffin and Quinn both joined the troop in 2013, reaching a rank only 2.5% of all Boy Scouts attain. Troop 108, led by Scoutmaster Anthony Guzman, is chart-

on March 28, 2021. The childrenʼs book, which started its production last summer and can be found on Amazon, follows LiLi Rabbit on a journey of developing good eating habits and understanding the consequences of poor choices.

“The story was coming to me as something that I wanted the parent and the child to be able to identify with,” Nahndi said. “It had to be fun and something that could be read over and over again.”

Nahndi is a physician and mother of three. Originally from Brooklyn, she graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor of arts, with honors, in sociology.

This book, she said, is her first foray into writing fiction for children.

Growing up, she said, she was a big reader and would write stories to recite to her class in grade school. She continued to write in high school, and received her certifications in creative writing and African-American studies in college before becoming an ophthalmologist.

Azure, who began drawing when she could first hold a pencil, had drawn pictures of LiLi over the summer out of boredom.

“I was in my house a lot from the pandemic and spent a lot of time with LiLi,” Azure said. “I thought she was a really good caricature to draw and how she acted — she can be so arrogant sometimes, almost like a human.”

After viewing Azureʼs doodles, Nahndi came up with the idea to produce a childrenʼs book combining her passion for writing and Azureʼs love of art. To plan out the story, they first created storyboards to establish a plot.

Azure completed more than 115 drawings, including revisions, on her iPad. “Azure started picking up expressions when the rabbit would sit up and look around, scratch herself and look scared or sleep,” Nahndi said. “When the idea finally crystallized, it started to fall into place. Writing would happen in waves — it would be like a burst of creative spirit.”

Despite being mother and daughter, Azure and Nahndi saw the project as a working partnership, and at times, Nahndi said that she was scared to ask Azure to continue to make edits for certain pages.

“I let Azure rant and rave because yes, it is hard to go back and change the picture,” Nahndi said. “As she went back, she changed it and agreed afterward that it kind of works better. It was a step forward in our working relationship in terms of me trying to put my own pride aside, but still try to let her know that if you want to go into this as a business, your client might come to you and say ʻNo, thatʼs not what I want.ʼ” In addition to the revisions, Azure and Nahndi had trouble

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Now, they have outlined a stricter time frame to create French, Korean and Spanish translations among other languages, as well as for the next book of the series, “LiLi Rabbit Learns Kindness,” forthcoming.

“It definitely brought my mom and me closer over quarantine because we spent a lot of time with each other,” Azure said. “In the next book, I want to definitely work on a character design for LiLi and make her have her own look.”

Currently, “LiLi Rabbit, Eat Your Vegetables!” has generated a couple hundred dollars in revenue, and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Children of Promise NYC, a non-profit organization dedicated to the needs of children with incarcerated parents.

Nahndi said she wanted to make sure to get others involved who could benefit from the project.

“The person who started the organization is a close friend of mine who used to work on Wall Street,” Nahndi said. “She had after school programs in place, all

the kids got counseling and academic support — all of these things were invested in these kids so that they didn't become a part of the system.”

Azure and Nahndi were given the opportunity to read their book to children who comprise Children of Promise NYC in May and hope to host live readings at bookstores, libraries and schools during the rest of the year and 2022.

“If you think about it, the kidsʼ parents are in prison because of bad choices, and many of them are not bad people,” Nahndi said.

“We spent time talking about Lilyʼs choices. I think that the greatest change that you can make is through children, and if you can change one child, youʼll have such a ripple effect on everything around them.”

After finishing the book, Azure hopes to incorporate art in some way to her life despite still being unsure of the career she wants to pursue.

“If you have an idea that you genuinely think is good, donʼt let some idiot talk you out of it,” Azure said. “Surround yourself with people who support you — my mom definitely helped me in this.”

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Commendation for officer in harrowing rescue

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

WESTWOOD

An Emerson motorist traveling southbound on Lafayette Avenue in the wee hours June 21 lost control of her car around the bend at Ridgewood Road and crashed through a fence, shed, and retaining wall—then into an inground swimming pool.

Westwood Police Officer Ryan Sestanovich responded to the scene, off Forest Avenue, and saw the driver, her car adrift in the shallow end. She was terrified, banging on her window for help, police said.

Sestanovich hopped into the pool. With a window punch, he broke a back window and got the driver to safety.

The car, a 2021 Honda wagon, continued to the bottom.

Photos taken about an hour after the mishap showed its nose touching the pool floor and its trunk above the surface amid debris.

Sestanovich was promptly issued a department commendation, Police Chief Michael Pontillo told Pascack Press.

PBA Local 206 Delegate Anthony Mazzo added praise of his own, saying that “Without a second thought, Officer Sestanovich risked his life to save this

young woman.”

Police said that the 32-yearold driver apparently fell asleep before the approximately 3 a.m. accident.

Pontillo said the driver suffered cuts and scrapes and was

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brought to Pascack Valley Medical Center.

He said the property was not the driverʼs; there were no other injuries reported.

The driver was charged with careless driving. She told police

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EMERSON 20 Palisade Ave. (201) 261-5604 emersonlibrary.org • Emerson Library offers Grab & Go Crafts that can be picked up at the library and completed at home. The week of July 6 brings a craft for kids grades K–6. The theme is “Animal Feet!” to accompany this weekʼs StoryWalk book: “What If You Had Animal Feet?”

by Sandra Markle. Reserve your craft kit by registering online.

• The Bergen County Zoological Park is Zooming the zoo to you!

Animal Tales, Wednesday, July 14

from 10 to 11 a.m., features a virtual visit from animal friends, stories, and activities. Emerson residents only; pre-K through third grade. Register online.

• Gain tips to help Improve Memory & Focus during a discussion with Dr. Eric Kaplan, taking place via Zoom on Wednesday, July 14 from 5 to 6 p.m. For adults.

Dr. Kaplan is the author of “Boost Your Brain Power: 17 Secrets to Maximize Your Memory & Improve Your Focus” and the founder of Kaplan Brain and Body in Emerson. Register online.

HILLSDALE 509 Hillsdale Ave. (201) 358-5072 hfpl.org • In-person event: The library will host an Abrakadoodle Art Program outside on the patio Thursday, July 8 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. Registration required; Hillsdale library cardholders only. Bring a towel or a mat. Grades K–6.

• Work off those extra COVID19 pounds in a fun and socially distant way with Zumba! Every Thursday at 4:30 p.m., Janet Weller, certified personal trainer, leads this

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PULL UP A SEAT! The Township of Washington Public Library, at 44 Woodfield Road, thanks all who came out and stuck with them at their first-ever outdoor movie, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (2009), on June 25. “Miss Allyssa and Miss Marie had a great time laughing and being silly with the kids,” staff told us last week. Pop-up movies are in the works. Keep checking the library, and Pascack Press, for the latest!

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• Explore the land down under with a Virtual Tour of Auckland Saturday, July 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn about New Zealandʼs most populous city, a multi-cultural hub of food, music, arts and culture.

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CRUSHED IT! Chief Michael R. Pontillo and the members of the Westwood Police Department congratulate the department’s sponsored Little League team on their momentous victory. Their 5–1 win makes them the Little League minors champions! Posted the department on June 14, “Great game, wonderful achievement, and a fantastic season!”

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YOUNG CHIEFS FOR A DAY SHINE IN WESTWOOD, TOWNSHIP

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The Borough of Westwood and the Township of Washington swore in local youngsters with special needs as police chief for a day on Friday, June 25.

Then they celebrated with tours, a review of the departments, and gifts.

The Chief For a Day program was sponsored by the Bergen County Sheriffʼs Office and Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office.

Nearly two dozen departments countywide sponsored chiefs for the popular annual program centered on ceremonies and festivities in Hackensack and here at home.

In the Township of Washington, Police Chief Richard Skinner swore in Chief For a Day Frankie Aiello. After Chief Aiello was

sworn in, he made a promotion, had breakfast, received gifts, and got an up-close and personal tour of police headquarters and police equipment.

In Westwood, Police Chief Michael R. Pontillo and Mayor Raymond Arroyo swore in Chief for a Day Rowan Blehl. Chief Blehlʼs sister, Fiona, was sworn in as Deputy Chief For a Day. The countywide Chief For a Day celebration affords children, this year in ages ranging 6–15 battling chronic illnesses an opportunity to get an up-close look at policework. It is sponsored by the Bergen County Sheriffʼs Office and the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association.

Other departments participating this year are those in Bergenfield, Carlstadt, Cliffside Park Police, Elmwood Park, Englewood, Fairview, Fort Lee, Garfield, Hasbrouck Heights,

Leonia, Moonachie, Oradell, Teaneck, and Upper Saddle River.

In Westwood, witnessing and celebrating the new chief and deputy chief at Borough Hall were Borough Council members, the borough administrator, and borough police officers.

“If you see them around town, please give them a big congratulations,” said an announcement on the boroughʼs website featuring photos of the temporary hires.

The chiefʼs itinerary was spelled out in a press release from the county Sheriffʼs Office. It included being picked up in a patrol car at home, breakfast with the sheriff or local police chief, and a local police department tour and related activities.

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With resounding applause and scores of handshakes, the Police Department and Township Council celebrated the promotion of police officer Tony Scimeca to sergeant at the June 14 council meeting.

“Tony is an intelligent, resourceful officer with excellent communication skills. He has worked hard for this promotion and I believe he will do very well as a supervisor,” Police Chief Sean Scheidle told Pascack Press.

Scimeca joins three sergeants and a detective sergeant on the 22member police force. Scimecaʼs salary as a sergeant for 2021 is $139,483.67, said the chief.

Scimeca joined the River Vale Police Department in November 2006. He served as a DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Officer in 2008 and has continued teaching in the schools for the last 13 years, said the chief.

Scimeca has served in the traffic bureau and been integrally involved in vehicle fleet maintenance. He serves in the Firearms Investigation Unit. His responsibilites include processing all

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In addition, his responsibilities include processing all liquor license applications and renewals, and he also investigates liquor license violations.

Scimeca was born and raised in Hillsdale and graduated from Pascack Valley High School. He has been an active member of the community for years, Scheidle said.

His wife, Tara, and son, Gavin, along with family, friends, and colleagues, celebrated Scimecaʼs promotion

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Has: Legal question hangs over 188 Broadway bid the principle applies to the revised proposal it effectively finds the application is already decided— and rejected.

The question hangs over the application hearing, with the Zoning Board set to vote soon on whether res judicata applies here.

Princiotto refers to it in a Feb. 18 letter on the issue posted under the 188 Broadway proposal documents. He recommends the board decide the issue by evaluating and

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determining whether five necessary elements exist for res judicata prevail in 188 Broadway LLPʼs current proposal: • If the second application is substantially similar to the first; • If the same parties or their privies are involved; • If there is no substantial change in the application itself or conditions surrounding the property; • There must have been an adjudication on the merits in the first case; and

• Both applications must involve the same cause of action.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously in July 2019 to reject the applicantʼs then proposal for a 60-unit, two building apartment complex If res judicata applies, the board can dismiss the application as “useless,” according to an online law website.

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They stress that the current application is different because the applicant proposes 53 units, not 60 as before, and one fewer variance is needed now as the second building proposed on site was reduced from 3 stories to 2 1⁄ 2.

However, as before, the proposed 53-unit complex still requires a use variance due to a proposed multifamily development in a Special Office (SO) Zone. Part of the site is zoned R15 for residential, single family but no development is proposed there.

Much discussion and disagreement has occurred over whether there is a market for an office building at 188 Broadway: applicant experts say the market is gone for such low-quality space as offered by 188 Broadway with no nearby amenities while zoners question that assertion and related testimony.

Applicant experts said the 188 Broadway space is not near major highways nor does it offer nearby amenities such as shopping, dining or entertainment.

Zoning Board members have not provided any signs for or

against the application, though most have noted that the case before them appears similar to the one they rejected in 2019, save for what they view as a few minor changes.

Although the units are reduced from 60 to 53, the proposal still requires a land use variance, which zoners did not buy into two years ago and seemed to question from the outset of hearings on the revised application.

Much early testimony in the revised application from Kaufman centered around the former owner being the only tenant when 188 Broadway LLP purchased the property. Kaufman said no other tenants occupied the structure then and cited the reduced need for office space as a result of the pandemic and more employees working remotely.

Whether res judicata applies to the case will be determined following a final hearing and public comment, and after instructions from Princiotto to the Zoning Board, followed by a Zoning Board vote.

Meanwhile, 188 Broadway LLP continues its appeal of the original July 2019 Zoning Board decision to reject its original 60unit proposal, which remains before Superior Court Judge Gregg Padovano.

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Bergen County Players Return to Historic Bandstand professional acting and directing experience to Westwood through her theatrical group Friends of the Bard, presenting a one-hour production of “Shakespeareʼs Families.” Featuring dramatic scenes from “King Lear,” “Hamlet,” and “Romeo and Juliet” with accompanying vocal music of the period, the performance is sure to delight Shakespearean fans and theatrical novices alike. The show will be performed two nights in a row and has no rain date.

The Bergen County Players (BCP) is an 89-year-old non-profit organization from Oradell that has become one of the premier little theatre groups in the United States.

In typical years, the Bergen County Players features seven main-stage and at least two second-stage shows. Through Celebrate Westwood, Westwoodʼs Historic Bandstand has been able to serve as an auxiliary summer stage for the Bergen County Players, bringing live theatre to the boroughʼs significant summer programming.

For more on the Bergen County Players, visit bcplayers.org.

“Love Letters,” “Broadway Sings Standards,” and “Shakespeareʼs Families” are all free and open to anyone interested in an evening of theatre, however guests are encouraged to pre-register at celebratewestwood.org.

Registrations for individual events will be posted closer to the performance dates.

All Celebrate Westwood events are made possible through individual financial contributions to support artist honorariums and promotional activities, as well as through the support of the Westwood mayor and council.

Additionally, all programming at Veterans Memorial Park is made possible through partnership with the Westwood Recreation Department.

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Celebrate Westwood is thrilled to welcome back the Bergen County Players to Westwoodʼs Historic Bandstand in Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday, July 11 at 7 p.m. as they stage a production of “Love Letters,” starring Howell Mayer and Shari Buchwald.

This special Arts on the Avenues event is generously sponsored by Westwood for All Ages.

The performance is free to all attendees, with pre-registration at celebratewestwood.org encouraged.

A.R. Gurneyʼs “Love Letters” chronicles, through letters they exchange, the relationship of two childhood friends, Melissa and Andy, over more than five decades.

Beginning with the second grade, they manage to stay in touch for a lifetime, despite distances measured in many ways besides mere miles. Please join director Glenn Woertz and Supervising Producer Steve Bell to be moved, entertained, and even amazed by the richness Andy and Melissa share, just by putting pen to paper.

The return of Bergen County Players to Westwood this July follows their much acclaimed performances of “Broadway Sings America” in the summer of 2020 during the first year of the Arts on the Avenues Summer Series.

This summer, Celebrate Westwood is thrilled to host the Bergen County Players and their members on five unique occasions.

In addition to “Love Letters,” Celebrate Westwood will welcome back a talented ensemble of actors for “Broadway Sings the Standards” on Friday, July 16 and Friday, Aug. 27.

The musical review features some of the most beloved songs from classic musical theatre and features Westwood resident and Bergen County actress Nina Lionetti.

Then, on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, Jacqueline A. Poquette, brings her

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The Hebrew School, which begins in September, offers a strong Hebrew and Judaic curriculum for grades K–8 that is innovative, fun, and educational.

The two-day-a-week program (Sundays and Tuesdays) includes instruction in reading Hebrew, learning to read and chant the prayers, and gaining skills to lead their Bar/Bat Mitzvah service and beyond.

The Judaic curriculum

includes the study of Jewish Holidays, Israel, the Holocaust (for older students), and Jewish History, culture, and identity.

The schoolʼs K-2 “Prozdor” program meets on Sundays for two hours.

For more information about the Hebrew School or all that the temple has to offer, write office@bisrael.com or call (201) 265-2272.

Congregation Bʼnai Israel is an innovative Conservative temple at 53 Palisade Ave. For more information visit bisrael.com.

tration required, space is limited.

• In-person event: Miss Eileen is excited to welcome little ones back in-person for Pajama Storytime on Thursday, July 8 from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Wear pajamas and bring a stuffed animal and blanket. Registration required.

• 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.

• Book It! Club with Miss Eileen is live on the libraryʼs Facebook page on 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 • This week brings a Summer Craft-to-Go for tweens and teens. For the week of July 6, stop by the library to pick up a friendship bracelet craft to make at home. Fourth grade and up. One per person; supplies limited.

• Are you a tea lover or just getting started and want to learn?

Join the libraryʼs Tea Club! Sign up each month to receive a sample of a different variety of tea, along with information about its history and how to brew the perfect cup.

For July: Cold Brewed Peach Iced

Tea from Twinings. Pick up begins July 6. River Vale residents only. Register online.

• Iced is Nice, an iced tea presentation, an introduction to the world of loose-leaf tea from the tea plant to your glass. Learn about teas and brewing methods; how iced tea was invented and its history in America; traditions from around the world, and more.

Via Zoom on Thursday, July 8 from 1 to 2 p.m. Register online.

• The Virtual Knit & Crochet Club meets on Zoom Friday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring a project to work on and chat with other members. New members of all skill levels are welcome.

Register online for access.

• The libraryʼs Summer Scavenger Hunt is on! The list of items is now available on the libraryʼs website. Take photos of all the items and send a collage to Miss Tyne! (Instructions online.)

You will be entered to win a Fun in the Sun Raffle Basket. The last day to enter is July 30.

• Calling all artists! The library wants to display your work in the Adult Miniature Art Gallery. Register online and pick up a miniature 3-inch-by-3-inch canvas in the month of July. Use your favorite medium on the canvas and return the finished piece

by July 30 for the library to display in August. Open to all in the Pascack Valley.

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144 Woodfield Road (201) 664-4586 twpofwashingtonpl.org • The Summer Reading program runs through Sept. 3, with separate offerings for kids (through grade 5), teens (grade 6 and up), and adults. Visit the libraryʼs website for information about how to log your books and be entered to win prizes.

• Virtual Preschool Story Time takes place Tuesdays at 10 a.m., starting July 6, with videos posted on Facebook, YouTube, and the libraryʼs website. Ages 2–5. Register online if you wish to pick up the accompanying activity kit.

• In-person event: Children and their grownups can play Lawn Games outside the library on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. There will be a nice selection of lawn games for you and your friends and family to enjoy. No registration required. Weather permitting. Call ahead if weather looks questionable.

• Book Cooks Club is on Facebook Wednesdays at noon.

Join Allyssa as she invites you into her kitchen to cook up a new dish. Recipes posted the week prior.

• In-person event: Snack Chat is every Wednesday at 4 p.m. outside the library. Tweens and teens can drop by for snacks, crafts, lawn games, and a space to hang out. If you have a Nintendo CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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The Pascack Valley High School PFO Project Graduation Committee would like to thank the following donors for helping make Project Graduation 2021 at MetLife Stadium a huge success. Two hundred graduates enjoyed a night that included food and drinks, a mechanical bull, inflatable slides, field goal kicking, rock climbing, zip lining, dancing, a mind reader show and much more.

2021 PASCACK VALLEY PFO PROJECT GRADUATION DONORS Platinum: Mr. and Mrs. Don Mullen, Wegmans Food Markets, Domani Restaurant, Support Force, Supple Electrical Contracting, Myron Corporation, Cutter Real Estate Partners (Dave Eberson) Gold: Buldo Brothers Sanitation, Inserra Supermarkets, Nino’s Pizza, Mr. and Mrs. John Rapuzzi, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Pitrelli Silver: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mullen, Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Deady, Ms. Nancy Krucher, Mrs. Nancy Cohen Bronze: Tommy Sushi, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Puzzo, Ms. Bette Eberson, Mrs. Heidi Markell, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mattesich, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koeniges, Ms. Trish Sweeney, Ms. Dina Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Perro, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Perrone, Ms. Kira Perez, Ms. Rosemarie Deady, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Scalia, Mrs. Betty Eberson

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Enjoy outdoor dining at Vicolo Ristorante in Old Tappan

2011, Vicolo Ristorante in Old Tappan has been delighting hungry diners and serving as the setting for special moments.

The restaurant offers live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, house-made, traditional semolina pasta, and the flavors of Northern Italy at its Bi-State Plaza location.

Vicolo also offers buy-one-getone dinners Sunday through Thursday, and a weekday lunch special for $9.95 that includes an appetizer, entree and choice of coffee or tea.

Pascack Press recently caught up with owner Benny Qosaj, who was excited to invite the community to come celebrate nine years with Vicolo.

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items that longtime diners know and enjoy, Qosaj told us about some of the restaurantʼs featured dishes that heʼs excited about right now, like the homemade Burrata Ravioli with chopped tomatoes and a garlic white wine sauce.

What else is Qosaj excited about? Thereʼs the Pork Osso Buco served with polenta and broccoli rabe, or a Grilled Veal Chop with portobello mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce. In addition to other classic fish dishes, Qosaj recommended the oven roasted whole Branzino Piccata, with capers and a lemon white wine sauce.

Another dish to enjoy: roasted half duck with orange remoulade sauce over risotto.

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Kids’ fishing contest to return in fall

The new date for the 28th annual Friends of the Pascack Brook Kidsʼ Fishing Contest, delayed over the Covid-19 pandemic, will be announced in the fall. There will be trophies and

prizes for the largest trout caught for each age group. Trout will be stocked in the Pascack Brook from St. Johnʼs Church in Hillsdale to Brookside Park in Westwood.

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will be off to a nice start with one of Vicoloʼs 12 appetizers, such as the Blue Point Oyster Cocktail or the Eggplant Rollatini. Any choice should pair nicely with the complimentary bread and dipping sauce.

Choose a soup or salad—perhaps pasta fagoli, or maybe the soup du jour; or for something light and fresh, go for a salad. Daveʼs Salad

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Vicolo welcomes walk-ins, but reseras delectable as the next.

Thereʼs an array of classic vations may be made as well. The DELICIOUS LAMB CHOPS are pre- chicken and veal dishes to choose restaurant also offers the option for from as well. And donʼt forget about take out. pared especially for you.

Vicolo can host your holiday, the double cut pork chops, or the filet features hearts of palm, endives, mignon, done Italian, served with business or family parties on their apples and gorgonzola. When mushrooms and shallots in Barolo patio. Seating is available for up to 100 choosing your entree, you may also guests. Catering is also offered and the want to consider the in-house pasta restaurant has a full bar, including in an assortment of preparations, over 100 wines. Live performances such as the Orecchiette Benito (orecduring the weekends feature Italian chiette pasta with sausage, broccoli singing and opera-style music. rabe, garlic oil, and sun-dried tomato), or any of the seven mouth-waterVicolo, at 216 Old Tappan ing pasta options.

Road in Old Tappan, is open MonCraving meat or fish? Vicolo day through Friday from noon to 3 has no shortage of options. p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. On Saturdays If itʼs fish, thereʼs the Shrimp and Sundays, Vicolo is open from 4 and Scallops Fra Diavolo. Thereʼs to 9 p.m.

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Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5427 of the Township of Washington held its annual spring food drive on Saturday, June 5, in the Township.

Grand Knight Bob Cattabiani commended Jim McPeak and Chuck Merlo, Food Drive chairmen, for another successful food drive and thanked the Township residents who once again generously donated 300 bags of food and non-perishable items.

In addition, monetary donations of $300 were made. The donations were delivered to the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Hillsdale.

Merlo said, “Jimmy and I would like to thank everybody that helped out with this successful food drive. Although we were a little shorthanded we got the job done and the pantry was very thankful. Thanks to everybody again!”

Cattabiani added his thanks “to all who donated and to my brother knights and their family

members who worked on the drive.”

He said, “I especially thank Kevin Lynch, retired CEO of Oritani Bank, for contributing $1,000 to cover the cost of printing and mailing our food drive flyer that was delivered to all Township residents, and I extend our appreciation to Pascack Press for once again co-sponsoring the drive.”

The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 at St. Maryʼs Church in New Haven, Connecticut, by Fr. Michael J. McGivney.

It is the worldʼs largest Catholic fraternal organization with nearly 1.9 million members worldwide.

It is also one of the most active charitable organizations in the United States.

For more information call (201) 664-0422 or visit kofc5427.com.

Knights and young helpers at Helping Hands Food Pantry in Hillsdale.

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SUMMER Save the date for Park Ridge Recreation summer multisports camps for kids grades K–7 in June, July, and August.

Park Ridge Recreation is offering TGA Sports Camps at Davies Memorial Field as follows: • Extended Camp: June 26–July 30, noon to 3:30 p.m. (off on July 5, and canceled for inclement weather).

• August Multisports Camps Aug. 2–20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Full and half-day sessions offered.

Sign up today at: http://bergencounty.playtga.com/ go/praug21 or call (201) 3757406.

Registration closes June 21.

For more information call Park Ridge Recreation at (201) 5731800 ext. 521.

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Members report Toastmasters is great training for job interviews, giving sales pitches, accepting awards, delivering eulogies, speaking to diverse audiences, helping to lead events and giving feedback.

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Westwood Farmers’ Market open on Saturdays

Youʼre invited to the Westwood Farmersʼ Market, conveniently located in the parking lot of the Columbian Club/St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council at 2188 at 40 Crest St. The market is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Do Re Me Farm is the local

organic farmer with the freshest seasonal produce around. Artisans youʼll find at the market include: • Smokinʼ Joeʼs (201 Magazine Best of Bergen 2021 winner, BBQ & Signature Sandwich) • Best Damn Lemonade • Three Charmed Gems • Elixir Kitchensʼ Gourmet

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2021 Summer Concert/Dinner Series

Save the date for these fun summer activities at Veterans Park Gazebo, 84 Park Ave., across from the train station. All times are 6:30 to 8 p.m.

• July 8: The Big Ones (rock ʻnʼ roll) • July 15: Abe Ovadia (jazz with a modern twist) • July 22: Sheridan Ruitin (New York suburbia Irish music) • July 29: The Al's (folk, country, original hits, more) • Aug. 5: Tim Gysin: (hits from 1960s–today) • Aug. 12: DJ Anthony (summer favorites and requests) • Aug. 19: The Kootz (rock ʻnʼ roll with fiber) • Aug. 26: Over the Waterfall: (American and something from

across the pond) Bring a chair or blanket. Current New Jersey Covid-19 rules will be followed. The rain location is Davies Field Pavilion, behind Borough Hall, 53 Park Ave. For a list of participating local food businesses offering a 15% discount on eat in/takeout food, valid on all nine Summer Concert nights, on July 1 visit parkridgeboro.com. For more information call the rec at (201) 573-1800 ext.

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The rec thanks sponsor Carolee Chirico, NJ & NY Broker Associate with Keller Williams Valley Realty, 123 Tice Blvd.

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Pet Treats (201 Magazine Best of Bergen 2021 winner, Best Pet Store/Services) • Conradʼs Confectionery (201 Magazine Best of Bergen 2021 winner, Best Ice Cream & Place for a Sweet Treat) • House of Jerky • Riley & Mee Dog Training • Artisanal Soaps Creations • J & R Cookie (Italian breads and more) • Shipwreck Hot Sauce

• The Spice Beast • Deliciously Aliciaʼs • Sweet Spot Donuts • Paoloʼs Kitchen (Italian dinners on the go) • Westwood Softball Association Additional artisans might join on a guest-appearance basis.

Covid-19 health and safety guidelines are in place for everyoneʼs benefit.

All monies raised by the mar-

ket benefits “The Westwood Scholarships in Memory of Elizabeth Fasciano.” To donate, mail a check, made out to The Westwood Scholarships in Memory of Elizabeth Fasciano, to Westwood Farmersʼ Market 40 Crest St., Westwood NJ 07675.

Stop by and take a look at the newly renovated catering hall.

For more information on the market and/or rentals, call (201) 723-8807.

RIVER VALE

RIVER VALE FARMERS’ MARKET THURSDAYS THRU OCT. 28

Bring the family, friends, and pups! The Township of River Vale is pleased to announce that its farmersʼ market is operating again!.

The market runs Thursdays through Oct. 28th from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot (behind the tennis courts), 406 Rivervale Road.

The Township of River Vale Social and Cultural Affairs Committee says “Enjoy shopping in the great outdoors for the finest local produce and products. This year we will have lots of new vendors and favorite staples. Vendors are fulltime, part-time, and guests.”

• Our farmer will bring delicious produce, microgreens, meats and eggs raised from Hope Cress Farms.

• We will have foodies and

special artisan vendors. Shop for fresh veggies, fruits, eggs, lunch, dinners, stuffed breads, sides, baked goods, ice cream, desserts, gifts, body products and so much more!

• Clydeʼs Homemade Italian Ices • Picklelicious – pickles, olives etc.

• The Empanada Lady – a variety of overstuffed breakfast, lunch and dinner empanadas and Cuban sandwiches • Kay and Kay Catering – Caribbean foods: jerk chicken, oxtails, tacos, chef special, mac and cheese • Pie Eyed Bar pies – pizza, rolls, soups, dinners, mozzarella • Pies and Quiches – breakfast, lunch and dessert pies • Buon Antipasto – stuffed

breads, pierogies, meats and cheeses • Kimchi Smoke Barbeque – fresh brisket, ribs, signature sandwiches and sides • Strawberry Lembeck – Jewelry • Chillology – teas and honey • Voyager Espresso – Coffee and lattes • Kurly Kurtosh – Hungarian chimney cakes • Knot of This World Pretzels – gourmet pretzels • Sawdust Unlimited – repurposed and reclaimed wooden gifts The market looks forward to nutritionist days, balloon twisting, story and crafts, music, pet adoptions, blood drives, etc. weather and Covid permitted. Visit .rivervalenj.org and on Facebook for updates.

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Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County Inc. was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on Nov. 7.

This year is the 50th celebratory running of the marathon.

Habitat Bergen will be among the more than 400 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the worldʼs most popular marathon.

As a community level charity, Habitat Bergen will have a team of five runners.

Christine Burke, New York Road Runners senior VP of Strategic Partnerships, said in a press release, “Supporting charitable causes and organizations are a long-standing tradition of the TCS New York City Marathon as it serves as one of the worldʼs largest fundraising platforms.”

She said, “The marathon exemplifies the running communityʼs spirit of giving back, and no

group demonstrates that more than the thousands who choose to run for charity. We are proud to support the efforts of the Habitat Bergen team and the positive impact they have made to their community.”

The NYRR Official Charity Partner Program offers an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise funds to support their missions and services. Participating charities can offer guaranteed entry to runners who fundraise on their behalf.

Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $350 million for more than 1,000 worthy nonprofit organizations across the globe.

Prior to the start of the official program, the New York City Marathon had served as an outlet for individual philanthropic runners since the 1980s.

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Marathon will commemorate the raceʼs 50th running with runners from all over the world participating in-person and virtually. The marathon began in 1970 and has become one of the most anticipated annual mass sporting events in New York City. This yearʼs marathon will once again bring together people of all ages and abilities reflecting the resilience and strength of the running community.

Habitat Bergen said in the press release that it joins in a common goal with other affiliates of this international organization to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the face of the earth by working in partnership with people in need.

Using volunteer labor and donated funds and materials, Habitat builds or rehabilitates simple, decent, homes and sells them to low income families at cost but with no interest charged.

Habitat is a people-to-people partnership, which joins all of us together regardless of race, nationality, religion or socioeconomic status.

NYRRʼs mission is to help and inspire people through running. Since 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the worldʼs premier community running organization.

NYRRʼs commitment to New York Cityʼs five boroughs features races, virtual races, community

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NYRRʼs premier event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features a wide population of runners, from the worldʼs top professional athletes to a vast range of competitive, recreational, and charity runners.

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Park Ridge Recreation is offering TGA Sports Camps at Davies Memorial Field as follows: • Extended Camp: June 26–July 30, noon to 3:30 p.m. (off on July 5 and camp canceled for inclement weather).

Call (201) 375-7406 to register.

• August Multi Sports Camps: Aug. 2–20, 9 a.m. to 3

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Switch, bring it along. Weather permitting. Masks required.

• In-person event: Weekly Outdoor Story Time meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. Ages 2–5.

Register online before attending.

• In-person event: Join Jacki for an Outdoor Yoga session for all levels of practice on Thursday,

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July 8 at 3:30 p.m. Weather permitting. Bring a mat and be sure to pre-register online.

• In-person event: Friday Friends—Stroller Stories Edition meets every Friday at 10 a.m., through Aug. 20. Rhymes, songs, and a short story perfect for toddlers. This program will be in person outside, weather permit-

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SENIOR CLUB RETURNS, WITH LUNCH, JULY 8

The Emerson Senior Citizens Center reopens July 8 at noon with a general meeting of all members, at which members will receive a free lunch, with beverage, dessert, and entertainment.

This is the centerʼs first general membership meeting since February 2020.

“The Club,” at 20 Palisades Ave., offers membership to Emerson residents 60 or older. Annual

dues are $12. The Club offers weekly arts and crafts, weekly chair yoga, twice weekly card games and mah jong, monthly general meetings (with coffee and cake), and, at additional cost, monthly trips, vacation trips, a monthly Atlantic City trip, and an annual holiday party at Seasons.

For membership information, call (201) 655-3586.

ting. Register online.

• The Monthly Craft for July is for tweens and teens! Register online for a kit with materials to make a paracord keychain. Kits can be picked up starting July 13 and the instructional video will go online July 15 at noon. For sixthgraders through teens.

• Tweens and teens grades 3 and up are invited to a virtual Cartooning Class on Monday, July 12 at 5:30 p.m. Have your pencil and paper ready, then join John on Zoom to learn step-by-step how to draw a cartoon. Register online.

• In-person event: A new book group, Tales and Mocktails Outdoor Book Club, launches Tuesday, July 27 at 4 p.m. The selection is “The Dinner List” by Rebecca Serle. This club for adults will be meeting one Tuesday per month outside the library. Register online.

WESTWOOD 49 Park Ave. (201) 664-0583 westwoodpubliclibrary.org • In-person event: Pop-Up Story Time is at the bandstand at Veterans Memorial Park (across the street from the library) Tuesday, July 6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Stories, songs, and finger plays up to age 5. No signup required.

• In Math Masters, kids in grades 3–5 get together on Google Meet with a high school honor stu-

dent to review math concepts and build skills using online games, worksheets and videos. Four-week virtual program meets Tuesdays in July; book your childʼs 20-minute session online.

• The Tails from History Book Club invites kids in grades K–2 to gather on Google Meet to discuss books from the series, “Tails from History.” Starts Wednesday, July 7 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. with “A Raccoon at the White House.” Meets weekly on Wednesdays through Aug. 4; find book list and signup link online.

• In-person event: Jiggly Wiggly, a music and movement program for little ones up to age 5, is outdoors in Veterans Park every Thursday in July at 11:30 a.m. If itʼs raining the program is virtual on Facebook Live. Register online.

• In the new four-week series Story Telling Math, kids in grades 1–2 will listen to a story with a specific math unit and work on a related math activity. Online via Google Meet every Thursday afternoon in July, starting July 8, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Register online.

• In-person event: A new Beekeeping Club for grades 4–5 meets on the side lawn of the library every Thursday afternoon in July, starting July 8, from 4 to 5 p.m. Introductory club teaches

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Join the Paskack Junior Womanʼs Club for a unique yoga experience in nature. Mariel of Fitness with Friends leads a gentle class for all levels. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Details: Sunday, July 11 at the Upper Grove Field in River Vale.

Rain location: River Vale Community Center. $25 per person. Participants receive a free tumbler with straw. Register at paskackjuniors.org/yoga-fundraiser-1.html. For more information, visit paskackjuniors.org and fitnesswithfriends.net.

kids about beekeeping and its importance for the environment.

Register online.

• Take a virtual visit to Washingtonʼs Crossing Historic Park via Zoom on Thursday, July 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn what the park has to offer. Register for Zoom access.

• In Intro to Debate, kids grades 4–5 will learn the basics of debate and boost skills in critical thinking, organization, public speaking, logic, conflict resolution and more. On Google Meet every Friday afternoon, July 9 through Aug. 6, 4–4:45 p.m. Register online.

• Math Rookies pairs children in grades K–2 with student volunteers to review basic math skills by completing short worksheets. Sessions, via Google Meet, are one-on-one and last 20 minutes. Time slots are offered on Monday afternoons, July 12 through Aug. 9. Find more information and sign up online.

• In Junior Animal Activists, kids grades 3–5 will discover different ways to help animals by learning about animal rights, watching videos, learning about the work of activists, and more.

Via Google Meet on Monday afternoons, July 12 through Aug. 9, 3:30–4:15 p.m. Sign up online.

• In-person event: The Celebrating Differences Read Aloud (grades K–2) is Tuesday, July 13 from 3:30–4 p.m. outside the library. Children will listen to the story “Karli and the Star of the Week” and work on a story sequencing activity. Register online.

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CLAIM BENEFITS SOONER OR LATER? 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 longterm 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 [higherearning] 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 65year-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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Rascals Pre-K Soccer Clinic

River Vale Rascals is a soccer clinic for kids 3–4 (must be 3 by Sept. 30, 2021) residing in River Vale.

The 2021 clinic is planned to be held on Saturdays for six weeks from 4 to 5 p.m.: Sept.

11, 18, and 25 and Oct. 2, 16, and 24 at the Upper Grove Sports Complex. The cost is $55 per child.

Registration is available online only through Sept. 10 via Community Pass.

Clinic participants get a Tshirt, soccer ball, and socks with registration fee; parent volunteers; and a season ending tro-

phy and pizza party.

“Given the Covid-19 environment, we will seek to have smaller teams than in normal years to enable increased distancing. Consequently, we will need additional volunteers for head and assistant coaches. All interested parents should refer to the townshipʼs coaching requirements,” organizers said.

They add, “Rascals Soccer will likely be your childʼs first experience with recreational youth sports offered in our town.

As such, the goal is to have fun.

The children will engage in a series of games and drills to

maximize their touches of the ball. Want to play? Get in touch!”

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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.

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The next week, extend your inhalation to three seconds and your exhalation to six seconds.

The next week, inhale for four seconds and exhale for eight seconds. Repeat this process all the way up to inhaling for eight seconds and exhaling for 16.

Interestingly, a quick at home test to see if you should get tested for Covid-19 is a breathing test. If you are worried you have Covid-19, the first step is to see if you can hold your breath for 10 seconds. If you cannot do that, then see if you can smell peanut butter. If you cannot hold your breath for 10 seconds and can't identify the smell of peanut butter, then the last step is to take your temperature.

If you also have a high temperature, call your doctor immediately, report the results of all three at home tests you performed, and then proceed as recommended by your doctor.

Be careful if you Google different Covid “cures” if you test positive. Always remember that the best way to prevent sickness from Covid, the flu, or any other pathogens you are exposed to is to take good care of your brain and body so you are really strong, healthy, and resilient and your bodyʼs own immune system can fight it off itself.

The good news is that one of the easiest ways to make your body strong, healthy, and resilient is to improve oxygenation.

Since the brain needs oxygen to function at optimal levels, it is best to breathe from your diaphragm, as the body intended.

As you inhale, it is best to push your stomach down and out like a pregnant belly. Try not to breathe

from your shoulders or your chest, keep your chin up slightly, and bring back your shoulders as you take the large inhale.

When you exhale, bring your stomach in and tighten your core.

This maximizes oxygen intake, improve posture, reduce anxiety, and increase core stability.

Moreover, to ensure youʼre getting enough oxygen, adding high-oxygen-producing plants in and around your household can help just as much as focusing on breathing. The best oxygen-producing plants are money plants, snake plants, spider plants, aloe vera, gerbera daisies, areca palms, and Chinese evergreens. If you have yard space, I recommend planting lots of trees, as well.

One tree produces enough oxygen for five people.

Pay attention to your posture. Many adults and children have bad breathing habits and poor posture due to “text neck” because they are always looking down at their cell phones, computers, and iPads. Not only does this cause poor posture, it also decreases their oxygen levels, and that may lead to anxiety, depression, low energy, headaches, neck pain, a hunchback, and difficulty concentrating.

One at home exercise you can do to help combat this problem is to stand up, look up, and roll your shoulders back in big circles for 30 seconds. Perform this posture exercise at least threetimes a day. In our office, lots of patients improve their posture by getting spinal manipulative therapy that realigns their spine to help improve posture. As posture improves, the amount of oxygen usually increases as well.

When there is a lack of oxygen to the brain this can lead to

headaches and dizziness. One condition, called POTS, can even cause the heart to beat really fast. These patients usually get very lightheaded and can even pass out if they transition too quickly from a lying or seated position to a standing position.

For this problem, a table tilt test can help to diagnose it or a functional neurologist can help determine if there is dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. You can ask your doctor if that is appropriate for you.

Because your brain health depends so much on oxygen, it is very important to monitor your oxygen levels. You can check it frequently by using a pulse oximeter device. In my opinion it should be at 98% or higher because it will increase your energy, vitality, and help make your immune system stronger.

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THE SAVVY SENIOR: How to Pick the Best Place to Retire Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are retiring in a few years and are interested in relocating to a warmer cliBY JIM MILLER mate.

What resources do you recommend for locating and researching good places to retire in the U.S.?

— Retiring at 65 Dear Retiring, If youʼre interested in relocating when you retire, like millions of other baby boomers, there are a wide variety of books and online resources that can help you find and research a new location that meet your wants, needs and budget. Here are several to help you get started.

Where to Retire?

If youʼre at the beginning of your search, a good starting point is to take the “Find Your Best Place” retirement quiz at Sperlingʼs Best Places (BestPlaces.net/fybp). This free quiz asks 10-questions on your preferences such as climate, recreation, community size and more, and suggests possible destinations that match your answers. MarketWatch also has a new matchmaking tool called, “Whereʼs the best place for me to retire?” at MarketWatch.com/graphics/bestplace-to-retire/.

Media resources such as “U.S. News & World Report,” “Kiplingerʼs,” “Forbes,” and “Money Magazine” also publish “best places to retire” lists on their websites each year. And be sure you check out Milkenʼs “Best Cities for Successful Aging” (SuccessfulAging.MilkenInstitute.org) , which ranks 381 U.S. metropolitan areas based on factors that are important to older adults.

Consider getting a copy of “Americaʼs 100 Best Places to Retire” (the sixth edition book; $25 at Amazon.com) that looks at

a range of destinations, and groups some in categories like best college towns, mountain towns, undiscovered towns and main street towns.

Once you find a few areas that interest you, your next step is research them. Here are some important areas you need to investigate.

• Cost of living: Can you afford to live comfortably in the location where you want to retire?

Numbeo.com and BestPlaces.net offers tools to compare the cost of living from your current location to where you would like to move.

They compare housing costs, food, utilities, transportation and more.

• Taxes: Some states are more tax friendly than others. If youʼre planning to move to another state, “Kiplingerʼs” has a tax guide for retirees at Kiplinger.com/links/retireetaxmap that lets you find and compare taxes state-by-state. It covers income taxes, sales tax, taxes on retirement income, Social Security benefits taxes, property taxes, and inheritance and estate taxes.

• Crime rate: To evaluate how safe a community or area is, websites like AreaVibes.com provide crime data for certain localities.

• Climate: To research the climate in the areas youʼre interested in moving, “Sperlingʼs Best Places” is again a great resource that offers a climate/weather compare tool BestPlaces.net/climate.

• Healthcare: Does the area you want to relocate have easy access to good healthcare? To locate and research doctors and hospitals in a new area, use Medicareʼs compare tool at Medicare.gov/care-compare. Also see Healthgrades.com, which provides detailed information on U.S. hospitals and doctors.

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Also investigate alternative transportation options, since most retirees give up driving in their eighties. To do this visit RidesInSight.org, a free website that provides information about senior transportation options in local communities throughout the U.S. Once you have narrowed your choices down to two or three,

spend a couple weeks in each location at different times of the year so you can get a feel for the seasonal weather changes, and so you can carefully weigh the pros and cons of living there. You might find that you like the area more as a vacation spot than as a year-round residence.

Itʼs also a good idea to rent for a year before buying a home or

making a commitment to a retirement community.

Send your senior questions to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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ON THE ROAD Four never-forget road-trip safety tips

Getaways come in many forms. A getaway can be restful and relaxing whether it involves a journey to a small island thousands of miles from home or a favorite campsite thatʼs just a few hours away by car.

As the world gradually emerges from a pandemic that put travel on the back burner for billions of people across the globe, people anxious to get away from home may finally feel comfortable seeking getaways that donʼt involve air travel. If the open road beckons you in the months ahead, the excitement ahead can make it easy to overlook certain safety measures. The following are four easily forgotten safety measures to keep in mind as you head off for parts unknown.

1. Have your vehicle serviced before hitting the road. The pandemic significantly affected peopleʼs driving habits. Millions of people spent the pandemic working remotely, and many have continued to do so even after being vaccinated. Total driving distances fluctuated throughout the pandemic. For example, the Federal Highway Administration reported that the total distances driven in July 2020 had declined by 11 percent compared to the same month a

year earlier.

That decline was more drastic according to figures examining total distances driven in April 2019 and April 2020, when driving had decreased by 40 percent compared to a year earlier.

Though driving may have increased as the pandemic wore on, itʼs still a good idea for drivers to have their vehicles serviced before a road trip. Request a full tune-up that includes an oil change, a battery check and a tire rotation. These services and other maintenance tasks like fluid refills can reduce the likelihood of breakdowns and reveal any issues that might make driving less safe.

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Recalls are issued if a safety issue has been uncovered since a car hit the market. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a list of recalls available on its website at NHTSA.gov/Recalls. Recalls are fixed free of charge, and itʼs best to look well in advance of a trip to ensure you have time to take the vehicle in for its update.

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Road trips may be especially popular this summer. Some simple safety measures can ensure drivers and their passengers stay safe.

Pros and cons of connected cars

While smart cars that can communicate and dial into command centers, provide directions or even blast off back to 1985 were mere concepts 30 to 40 years ago, today automakers have made tech-savvy cars a reality.

Cars have become computers on wheels, and thereʼs seemingly no end to the features that many vehicles are sporting. However, are these connections truly a boon to drivers or a safety bust?

Pros Proponents of connected cars say safety features embedded in the vehicles, such as GMʼs OnStar platform and similar services for other brands, make a strong case for connected cars. These systems can immediately alert for emergency assistance if there is an accident or if a passenger is unresponsive. The future of other safety features includes vehicles that can sense obstacles in the environment and make modifications to GPS routes based on accidents or road blocks, passing that information on to other cars to create safer conditions.

Service centers can use connected cars to digitally diagnose problems and possibly reduce more invasive mechanical measures. Insurance companies can use data pulled from driving habits to determine rates based on safe driving behaviors. Manufacturers can track data such as how optimally a person has driven to develop more efficient vehicles.

Another benefit of smart cars is infotainment, which truly takes internet use mobile in every sense

of the word. Apps learn driversʼ preferences and can fine tune music, news and other entertainment options to make trips even more enjoyable.

Cons One of the biggests arguments against connected cars is the increased level of distraction.

wheels, which may prompt greater levels of distraction.

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CARS HAVE BECOME computers on wheels, and there’s seemingly no end to the features that many vehicles are sporting. Are these connections truly a boon to drivers—or a safety bust?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that, in 2015 alone, 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. During daylight hours, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones while driving. A smart car is essentially a smartphone on

where. Thereʼs also the opportunity for people to be digitally spied on or for criminals to gain other personal information through driving habits.

It seems as though connected cars are here to stay, and drivers must weigh the pros and cons of having this technology at their fingertips when behind the wheel.

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councilmen Steven Casio and Michael DeSena opposed the $1 million purchase offer and said they were unlikely to change their vote.

In advance of the June 24 meeting, Calamari took to Facebook to make a last-minute case for the purchase. He invoked President John F. Kennedyʼs 1962 call for landing Americans on the moon by the end of that decade and tackling other national priorities “not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone.”

(See “Town pool purchase sunk? Calamari fights back for land buy as a moon shot,” Pascack Press, June 24, 2021.)

Ultimately, DeSena voted June 24 to approve the purchase offer on the Township Swim and Recreation Club for $1 million and

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bond for the funds: $600,000 to purchase the club and an agreement to invest $400,000 in capital improvement funds over two years to improve the facilities, which members said are in need of significant repair and renovations.

Calamari, who has said the town has no feasibility studies on the club, said June 24 that the town was agreeing to a two-year effort to operate it and if that operation cannot break even at that point it likely would close.

Many of those calling in support of the purchase said how much they looked forward to a pool.

For most members, including DeSena—who is challenging Calamari for the gavel this year—preserving the open space that the pool property encompasses was the main reason to acquire the site.

Doing so will prevent a future developer from purchasing it and possibly placing a high-density development there, members said.

Preventing local overdevelopment as well as an influx of

MAYOR PETER CALAMARI and the Washington Township Council via the town website. school-age children to the town- in favor of running the pool but if and that the offer be for $1 million shipʼs regional school district were thatʼs what itʼs got to be for two instead of $600,000, plus cited again and again as urgent rea- years, Iʼll vote yes.” $400,000 slated for future capital sons to purchase the property, preFollowing a three-hour meet- improvements. serve it, and keep it for town use. ing June 24 that featured a majoriMoreover, he said he wanted After Calamari agreed and ty of callers voicing support for the a feasibility study to be conducted Poller said he could structure a swim clubʼs acquisition, and near- before 2022. township swim club pool utility ly every caller opposed to the However, none of those conboard to include 50%of members prospect of a future multifamily, ditions appeared to be in a draft appointed by council and 50% by high-density development on the motion read by Poller and prethe mayor, along with other stipu- site, DeSena questioned Calamari sented to the council near the close lations, DeSena changed his vote. mayor on concerns about the ulti- of a nearly three-hour budget sesHe noted he was “contemplat- mate costs to taxpayers. sion. ing all my pros and cons going He noted his research on town The vote was 4-1 to approve through my head. [Iʼm] really not pools in Hillsdale and Woodcliff the $1 million offer, future bondLake showed the costs closer to ing, and the future pool utility $106 yearly as opposed to the boardʼs make-up. mayorʼs reported figure for bonding Cascio again voted against the $1 million purchase price at the swim club offer and bonding. $18 per year per homeowner.

A majority of residents callDeSena said the $106 annual ing in June 24 urged the council cost he calculated included taxes to purchase the club and spoke that the private swim club will no about the need for children to have longer be paying ($34,874), which a local community gathering equal $10 per homeowner per year; place, plus the recreational field at the $1 million property purchase the swim club that could be used plus “soft costs” such as related by local teams and athletes in a fees equals $20 per taxpayer; annu- town that needs more rec space. al operating expenses of $200,000 One resident, Joseph Scalia, divided by about 3,575 taxpayers said the pool and acreage repreequals $56 per year; plus $1 mil- sented a “significant opportunity” lion that he estimates for addition- for the council and warned them al club improvements comes to that not acquiring it might mean another $20 per taxpayer annually. more development there should it He said the $106 per taxpayer be purchased by a developer. annual cost for pool acquisition He said $1 million was a was much more realistic than the “small price to protect our future” $18 annual cost cited by the mayor and noted the land should be preand other council members. served no matter what ultimately WHAT WOULD YOU DO with nearly 6.4 acres? The Township of Washington has some ideas, DeSena disagreed with Coun- happens with the pool. starting with at least a couple of years of running a municipal pool. cil President Stacey Feeney over Residents Antony Udina and how many members would be Michael Lemken both mentioned required for the swim club to break high-density housing in Park even and told the mayor that he Ridge as being undesirable and also did not want to have DPW not wanting something similar. vehicles parked at the site should it Udina said the council be purchased. “should not allow overdevelopCalamari challenged him to ment in our town.” come up with an alternate site for Lemken cited “overdevelopDPW vehicles. DeSena listed none. ment” in downtown Park Ridge Currently, DPW vehicles and and Emerson as “terrible.” equipment are stored behind the Lemken said he did not want Valley Bank, in the municipal lot, overdevelopment in the township “Quality Service At An Affordable Price” and on 35 spaces rented at Our and asked Cascio and DeSena to Our 37th Lady of Good Counsel Church reconsider their votes against Year! leased for two years at a cost of acquiring the swim club.

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REAL ESTATE & BUSINESS The Westwood Charity Golf Outing will return in 2021 and the 25th annual Outing will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9 at Valley Brook Golf Course.

The committee says that members are planning on hosting the Outing in the same manner they have for many years: in

a manner that has made it an anticipated fall tradition.

Over the past 24 years, the WCGO has raised and distributed more than $125,000 for local charities. Since 2006, it has been presenting college scholarships to deserving Westwood resident high school sen-

iors who are Westwoodʼs future leaders.

Despite the Outing being cancelled last year, the WCGO received contributions from Richard Breitweiser, David Rutherford, Thomas DeVita, John Colin, Beth Dell, Ray Albano, Grace Damino (a non-

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Shakeup at Westwood Regional BOE as president resigns; Romano steps up

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Dr. Frank Romano III of Washington Township was selected, 6-0, as Board of Education president at the June 30 meeting.

The move allows communication with the board following the resignation, accepted at the same meeting, of the townshipʼs Matthew Perrapato, who weathered a firestorm in recent meetings over a statement he gave district families as board president May 10 in an update on the search for a new superintendent of schools.

Most recently, Westwood trustees Michael Pontillo and Michelle Sembler had accused Perrapato of plagiarism, alleging that he had copied a congratulatory departure letter for Superintendent Raymond González from that of a different district involving other personnel.

Perrapato said that he copied the letter while awaiting the birth of his third son, and apologized.

(See “Plagiarism Charges Against President Divide Regional Board,” Pascack Press, May 31.)

In the discussion that followed, board attorney Rodney Hara agreed with trustee Roberta Hanlonʼs position that the board president has the power to send out statements on behalf of the board.

Hara also suggested that although members can disagree on the point, this instance of repurposing a different districtʼs memo was “not violative of any legal provision or code of conduct.”

The issue roiled the board and community for weeks. Westwood Regional School District comprises the Township of Washington and the Borough of Westwood.

Pontillo, who had called for Perrapato to resign, told Pascack Press on July 1 that board members received a brief email from Perrapato announcing his resignation.

Perrapato did not attend the June 30 meeting. Pontillo said the email noted Perrapato—who is employed in a different school district—was resigning due to

family and work responsibilities.

Perrapato confirmed this to Pascack Press on July 1, adding in part, “Please know I deeply appreciate my time on this board and the valuable lessons itʼs provided.”

We reached out to Romano and board business administrator Keith Rosado, for comment and did not hear back by press time.

“I think he made the right choice and I support his choice to step down. I wish him the best of luck,” Pontillo told Pascack Press.

A candidate from Washington Township to replace Perrapato must be selected within approximately 60 days, said Pontillo. He said Rosado was confirming whether the new appointment would serve through 2021 or 2022.

Pontillo said Romano “has the respect of all his colleagues on the board” and noted he received a round of applause from the Campbell Auditorium audience after the

vote selecting him.

Romano is an experienced educator and retired superintendent. In campaign outreach in 2018, he posted in part, “I have received a number of requests for my opinion on our boardʼs communication and engagement practices, and Iʼve been asked to share my own from experience. My response: With any organization, there is always room for improvement.”

He said, “Iʼve developed expertise in a variety of areas, including school budgeting, community engagement, construction management, education policy, technology integration, personnel, program and instruction in both general and special education, safety and security, team building, and strategic planning.”

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Said the Outingʼs Peter Grefrath, “The result permitted us to give out a $2,000 scholarship to a senior from the class of 2020.”

This yearʼs winner is Abigail Hill of Westwood High School.

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twice a year on average.

In the emergency scenario where two fires break out at once, Gibbons said the fire department would not have enough water to fight both.

Suez North America, based in Paramus, presented its proposed solution to town hall attendees,

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which included Mayor Michael Ghassali, council members, and residents. Those who live within 200 feet of the tank will be sent a letter notifying them of the project, said Ghassali.

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At the town hall, Suez said it wants to replace the current tank with two new ones. Each would hold 1.5 million gallons –– doubling the current capacity.

Officials are also seeking to raise the tanks 25 feet above the existing one, or 50 feet higher from ground level. Doing so would increase the water pressure by 10 pounds per square inch for affected customers.

Ghassali said there would be no direct cost to taxpayers.

“Public safety is the primary driver of the project,” said Suez account manager Tony Vicente.

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The twin tanks would run on a natural gas generator and use electric pumps. If the proposal does not move forward, Vicente said the existing tank would have to be taken offline “in the very near future” to be repainted.

While town hall attendees agreed about the need for good water pressure, they pressed officials on the location of the water tanks.

One affected resident on Sunrise Drive said it was the “opportune

time to find a more appropriate place” for the tank. Suggestions included commercial areas and along the Montvale portion of the Garden State Parkway.

Vicente said the lower elevation of locations such as Memorial Sloan Kettering and The Shoppes at DePiero Farm mean that any tank built there would be hundreds of feet tall –– towering over the area. Council members asked Suez to look at other suitable locations for the new tanks before any project is initiated.

Township: Summer There also will be licenses set aside for “microbusinesses” with 10 or fewer employees. Legal

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cannabis, gaining ground in the United States, is expected to be a multi-billion-dollar industry.

The New Jersey State League of Municipalities notes that municipalities have until Aug. 21 to “either prohibit or limit the number of cannabis establishments, distributors, or delivery services; the location, manner, and times of operation, and establish civil penalties for violation of ordinances.”

Donovan said it was “something that should be a bigger discussion.”

Council discusses perks for EMS volunteers Council members expressed support for giving more perks to EMS volunteers, but no formal consensus was reached on what the benefits should be. The ordinance on the table for discussion would waive fees associated with the Building Department, which handles all kinds of permits for remodelings, renovations, and construction.

Noting the “dire need of volunteers,” member Denise Sieg said providing exemptions for things like recreational costs could “entice some people to join [the fire and ambulance crews].”

Sieg acknowledged the voluntary nature of their work but said it was “nice to be rewarded in some way.”

The Town Councilʼs next regular meeting is set for July 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hallʼs Council Chambers, 406 Rivervale Road.

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Cheryl L. KRAYNAK

Cheryl L. Kraynak, 69, of Westwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Cheryl was born in Jersey City to the late Clifford and G e r a l d i n e LaMere. She was the loving wife of George for 46 years.

Cheryl graduated from William Paterson with honors and obtained a teaching position at Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge. She left her teaching career to raise her two daughters and enjoyed every minute of it.

Her true love of life was her family which included not missing any moments in her daughtersʼ lives. She was always available at any moment and could help with anything her children needed. She loved spending time with her grandkids—everybody knew RaRa. She was the most loving, patient and caring parent and grandparent someone could ask for. Always present at family gatherings, she was usually the first to arrive and last to leave.

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She loved social gatherings with her friends, too.

You could always find her sitting outside with a Diet Coke in her hand, soaking up the rays.

Her passion was in music; she loved going to watch local bands and spent some time managing a band. Cheryl had an eye for decorating and looked forward to the change of season to redecorate her rooms. She enjoyed watching game shows and playing word games.

Cheryl is survived by her husband George; her daughter Janelle Kraynak Mahoney, husband Sean and grandkids Charlotte and Brynn of Township of Washington; her daughter Jaclyn Kraynak Juryn, husband Eugene and grandkids Dylan and Emma of Wall Township; and her brother Glenn LaMere and his wife Tina of Park Ridge and her nieces and nephews, Cristin LaMere of Westwood, Douglas LaMere of River Vale, David LaMere of Ramsey and Caroline DePascale of Westwood and their families.

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Mary Ellen KAHWATY

Mary Ellen Kahwaty (née Broadbent), 90, of Emerson, passed away on June 21, 2021.

She was born in West Paterson on Nov. 22, 1930 to the late John and Mary Ellen (Dunn) Broadbent.

In addition to her role as a loving homemaker, Mary Ellen worked for many years as an administrative clerk at Selective Insurance in Branchville before retiring.

She was the beloved mother of Kathleen Carpenter (husband Bob), Michelle Iandanza (husband Gene), Rose Sheehan (husband Mickey), Patricia Driscoll, Theresa Corigliano (husband Tom), Veronica Weston (husband Joe), George Kahwaty, John Kahwaty (wife Natalie), Michael Kahwaty (wife Josephine), Maureen Evans (husband Don) Christine Fay (husband Shane) and the late Mary Ellen Turco.

She is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Sr. Rose Marie Broadbent, and her brother Thomas Broadbent. She was pre-

deceased by her brothers, George and John Broadbent.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations payable to Sisters of St. Francis of Peace may be sent to Franciscan Sisters of Peace, Development Office, 20 Ridge St., Haverstraw, NJ 10927.

Angela T. SIRICO

Angela Teresa Sirico, 87, of Emerson, beloved wife and mother, passed away on June 22, 2021.

Angela was born in Bronx, N.Y., on Sept. 24, 1933, to Claude and Angelina (Grimaldi) Greco, and was the youngest of four children, brothers Frank and Claude, and sister Brigitte.

Angela grew up in the Bronx and spent many summers at their familyʼs lake house in Lake Peekskill, N.Y., where she enjoyed the water and spending time with her family. It was there she began her love of swimming and pursued her passion throughout high school, even attempting to try out for the Olympics, but fell victim to a severe ear infection.

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After graduating from Evander Child High School in the Bronx at 16, she received her nursing degree from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in 1954 and began her career as a registered nurse at Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, N.Y., where she met her future husband, Alphonse, and wed in 1959. They raised four children together. After moving to Emerson in 1969, and raising her children, Angela returned to her nursing career at Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood.

Angela had sparkling hazel eyes and a smile that lit her entire face and engaged all who surrounded her. She was a loving wife and mother, completely dedicated to her family. She had a huge heart, so compassionate, caring and sensitive. She cared so deeply for animals and loved to read books and stories about different creatures. She rescued many dogs and showed them how wonderful life can be. The best part of her day was taking her dog for a long walk. And when she had two dogs, that was two long walks.

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She loved her home. She loved to sit on the deck and read, and in her younger days enjoyed gardening. To this day, there are always flowers on her deck.

Angela is survived by her husband of 62 years, Alphonse.

Loving mother of four children: Ralph Sirico and his wife Debbie of Hillsdale, and their three children Jessica, Jake and Frankie; her daughter Teresa Bonadies and her husband Vincent of Pearl River, N.Y.; her son John and his wife Lauren of Long Valley, and their two children, John, J. and Nadine; and her son Vincent of Hopatcong. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, Sadie.

Contributions in her memory may be made to The Humane Society of the United States, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, or NAVS (National Anti-Vivisection Society).

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Tammie Lee COYMAN

Tammie Lee Coyman of Montvale, devoted daughter, sister and mother, died at 49.

She was born May 23, 1972 in Orange to Walter and Annabel (Yaman) Coyman.

She is survived by her son Lochlan and her parents; her sister Randie Creamer and her children, Haley, Brenna, Payton; her brother David Coyman and his wife Wendy, and their children Kelly and Nash.

Tammie also is survived by her Uncle John, Aunt Dorothy, Uncle Pete, and Aunt Bawn, as well as her cousins Charles, Lori, Cheryl, Scott, Kerry, and Lisa and their children.

She graduated from Villanova University with a B.A. in communication in 1994, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Tammie led an adventurous and successful career. She started as a legal assistant to the Special Narcotics Division of the New York District Attorney and rose to the ranks of executive vice president of public relations in the beauty industry.

When Tammie was not working she loved to travel with friends and family. She explored the pyramids of Egypt and the Sun Coast of Spain, and ziplined the jungles of Costa Rica. She also loved to spend time down the shore and in the Outer Banks.

She was generous with her time and friendship. Friends know her to be quick-witted with a great sense of humor. Tammie loved to bake, was a fan of clas-

sic films, and most recently discovered an interest in gardening.

Above all, Tammie was a doting mother whose daily joy was laughing and outwitting her son, enjoying movie nights and sushi, baking, and cheering him on in anything and everything.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial educational account has been set up for Lochlan. Donation checks may be made payable to Lochlan Finnegan and sent to custodian: Randie Creamer, 12 Pineview Terrace, Montvale, NJ 07645.

David METLITZ

David Metlitz of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly a longtime resident of Montvale, passed away on June 27, 2021.

Describing himself as a “hometown” boy, David was born and raised in Montvale, attended Montvale Elementary School, Park Ridge High School and received his pharmacy degree from Purdue University.

His father, Henry, opened the first pharmacy in Montvale in 1930 then continued with the Hillsdale Pharmacy and then Ridgemont Drugs in Park Ridge.

For 40 years until 2000, David worked alongside his brother Merwin at Ridgemont Drugs.

Inspired by his father who served as a Montvale councilman in the 1940s, David first served two years on the Montvale Board of Health, 10 years as councilman, and 18 years on the Planning Board. His community service culminated with 15 years as mayor of Montvale and three years as the borough administrator before retiring in 2003. After leaving Montvale, David settled in Boca Raton.

David is survived by his wife, Natalie, whom he married in 1958, his brother Merwin of Woodcliff Lake and his four daughters, Jill Stansky, Joanne Heller, Deborah Rettig and Alison Rand. He was a much beloved Papa to eight grandchildren.

Anyone wishing to remember David may send a donation to an organization that he loved: St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital (stjude.org).

Clara F. CASALE

Clara Fern Casale, 93, a former longtime resident of Montvale, passed away on June 6, 2021.

She was born Feb. 27, 1928 in Webb City, Missouri, to Laura and James Hattery.

She was preceded in death by

Carolina M. MOIRANO

Carolina M. Moirano, 92, of River Vale, formerly of Hillsdale, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Moirano.

Devoted mother of James Moirano and his wife RaeAnn and Charles Moirano and his wife Nancy. Loving grandmother of Stephanie Laudato and her husband Frank, Jaclyn Moirano and her fiance Mike Alfieri, Shelby Gonzalez and her husband Mike, and the late Rachel Moirano. Step-grandmother of Lauren Bruppacher and her husband John. Greatgrandmother of Adam Young and Lucio Laudato.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital would be appreciated.

Daren K. TOPPIN

Daren Kellen Toppin, 39, of Prospect Park, formerly of River Vale, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Daren, born on Jan. 10, 1982 in Brooklyn, N.Y., is survived by his beloved parents Laurence III and Daisy, brother Laurence IV (Angela) and twin brother, Daryl.

After graduating from Pascack Valley High School and spending a year at Delaware University, he pursued a career in the restaurant industry; he was outgoing, particularly engaging and was a favorite of many customers. While at the restaurant, he acquired cooking skills and would prepare many mouthwatering dishes for his family.

Despite this, Daren felt the need to challenge himself in the

field of information technology and enrolled in Lincoln Tech, a trade school. He excelled in his studies and soon acquired several Microsoft Operating Systems certifications. He was employed

by TeleDynamics of Secaucus where he specialized in telecommunications and installed digital phone systems for mostly corporate entities.

Daren enjoyed his area of specialization so much that while in the ICU at Hackensack hospital, he talked about how outdated the telecommunications system was and how it could be updated and brought into the 21st century.

He planned on sending an email outlining his plan to the hospitalʼs director.

Daren was considerate, caring, and thoughtful of others. At his death it was revealed, via his driverʼs license and the calls received from several organizations, that he had signed up as an organ donor. Daren was a longtime member of Grace Episcopal Church, serving as an acolyte for many years.

Besides his parents, brothers and sister-in-law mentioned above, Daren leaves to mourn his aunts Cheri and Marilyn; uncles Kyle, Nolan (Bea), Adlai (Joan) and Charles (Hilda); nieces, Kennedy and Kamryn; and numerous cousins and friends.

Rachel BRIGUGLIO

Rachel Briguglio, 62, from the Township of Washington, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021.

Rachel is survived by her loving husband Alfred, her daughters Sarah Lauren, Erika Jane and fiance Jonathan Kegges, Shaina Jaclyn, Molly Nicole and Leah Taylor.

Brothers Benjamin and Michael Korman, pups Sampson, Lily, Cooper and Gigi. She will be dearly missed by many.

This passage combines the thoughts of many which describe the beautiful giving person who was Rachel: “In the stillness of remembering what was lost and what was had, and the lives built around her, her loved ones handle the changing seasons of life, by honoring and remembering her generous heart, kind soul and fighting spirit.”

Claire EMMONS

Claire Emmons (née Dobson), 60, of Moonachie and Montvale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Beloved partner of the late Franko Catania. Devoted mother of Michelle Sawicki (Gerard), Ryan Emmons, Nicole Giglio (Salvatore) and Brandon McLaughlin. Loving daughter of Bertha and the late Henry Dobson. Dear sister of Neil Dobson, Alice Coscia (Anthony), Jane Dobson (Roy), David Dobson (Nancy) and the late Mark Dobson. Cherished grandmother of four grandchildren. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Claire was a loving mother with a passion for gardening and cooking. She loved nothing more than cooking for all her loved ones to help and comfort those around her. Her lasagna and banana pancakes could feed the entire extended family.

Long Beach Island is where she found a great sense of peace and created many happy memories. She would not leave the beach without an elephant ear pastry and hermit crab in hand.

Claireʼs dog Bubba was family who she loved with all her heart and he loved her back equally. Her door was always open to family and friends. She had a way of bringing smiles and humor to all.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Claire may be made to Cancer Care, Paramus, or Luckow Pavilion, Paramus.

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her husband, Stephen R. Casale.

She leaves behind a son, Stephen (Karen) Casale; a daughter, Robyn (Neil) Fillman; and grandchildren, Jeffrey Casale of New York, Christopher Casale of Maryland, Jessye Cotter of Morristown, Griffen Fillman of New York, and Christopher Fillman of Ohio. She also leaves behind her great-grandchildren, Klaire Casale, Wallace Cotter and George Cotter, and a brother, Gibson Hattery of Washington State.

She was a loving mother and a devoted grandmother who retired as an administrative assistant at Chiquita. She was a member of the Montvale Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She was a resident of Berlin, Maryland, for two years, Montvale for 59 years, and Dublin, Ohio for 14 years.

In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest donations to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.

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