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BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

Westwood Regional School Districtʼs superintendent says negotiations are ongoing with Bethany Community Center to accommodate Ida-displaced Washington Elementary School staff and students, possibly through fall.

In a note to the community on Sept. 19, interim superintendent Jill Mortimer said the district was negotiating a short-term lease agreement with Washington Elementary School and that “We asked our architect to determine what needs to be done to bring it up to the New Jersey Department of Educationʼs (NJDOE) code.”

She said, “We then need time to put the necessary components in place. The Bergen County NJDOE business official will conduct a final

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Westwood civilians rounded out the roster at the Fourth Annual Boots & Badges charity fundraiser, created in part to establish and support the Tyron D. Franklin Computer Technology Center at Lebanon Baptist Church in Westwood. Franklin, a resident of Westwood and a Paterson police officer, was killed in his first year on the job, Jan. 7, 2007.

BY RAY ARROYO SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS

4TH ANNUAL Detective Tyron D. Franklin Memorial Softball Tournament — between Westwoodʼs and Patersonʼs police and fire departments — was a smaller event this year. Our volunteer fire department had a long-planned event that created an unavoidable scheduling conflict.

But civilian volunteers stepped up to prove that the show must go on.

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At Westvale Park on Saturday, Sept. 18, Lebanon Baptist Church pastor JerQuentin Sutton — the tournamentʼs spiritual leader and Westwoodʼs right fielder — pulled his dormant glove from a shrink-wrapped plastic bag, much like King Arthur withdrawing Excalibur from the stone.

And his WPD team played royally, like kings, showing much early promise. Bats and gloves came alive in first game. WPD batters lined rope after rope, finding all the gaps in the PFD defense to take an early lead that they never relinquished.

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WPDʼs Sgt. John Hurtuk swung for the fences — his mighty rip sent the ball on a short ride, coming to rest a whopping 12 inches in front of the plate. Not really the kind of “tape measure shot” you brag about.

More like one you spin as a brilliantly camouflaged “bunt.”

The sergeant took off from the batterʼs box like it was a Friday before a long weekend and dove at the bag head first, with both arms fully extended — Superman-style — safe at first base by a whisker.

There were fielding gems, too: PO Chris

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Young Lucy Dickinson, Eve Ricciardella, and Kaitlyn McKay took their Westwood Softball Association skills to an MLB challenge in Philly.

The Baylor Massacre: The Revolutionary War history in our backyard. Kristin Beuscher has the story — and you can visit the John C. Storms Museum to learn even more.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Murphy: WW campaign taking care To the editor: to Iticketcouncil and proud to be on the with Bermari Roig.

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Last year, my municipal chair counterpart, Mayor Ray Arroyo, and I had discussed not having small campaign signs flood the front yards of Westwood. I personally do not want to see neighbors pitted against neighbors because of

the sign on their front yard. We have worked so hard to bring our community together, I do not want to do anything to tear it apart. Also, from an environmental standpoint, it has always pained me to see hundreds of signs up for a short amount of time only to end up in landfills. Therefore, once again, we will not be doing small campaign signs. We will have a few larger signs to let people know we are running.

I have also decided that given the struggles of the past almost two years that I do not want to accept campaign donations from Westwood residents. Many of our residents are small-business owners who have

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This is pretty simple: You have choices this November, you just need to vote. I understand politics is a hot topic in this country right now.

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Thank you for your continued year and a half. Other residents found themselves struggling finan- support.

Jodi Murphy cially due to pandemic related job Westwood Councilwoman loss, including needing to stay Candidate for re-election home with their children for virtual schooling. More recently, many of our residents were impacted from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida. For those intending to make a campaign donation, I ask you to instead consider donating to one of the various organizations that is very much in need of funds right now. The Westwood Ambulance Corps unfortunately was To the editor: HE TOWNSHIP OF Washington unable to host their carnival for two has 6,493 registered voters: consecutive years due to the pandemic. This created a large loss in fundraising for them. Other organizations have struggled in similar PARK RIDGE ways. If you do want to donate I ask that you consider donating to the Westwood Ambulance Corps, Westwood Volunteer Fire Department, Westwood Cares, the AmeriPascack Historical Society can Red Cross, and/or any other organization providing support to has great volunteer opportunities those who incurred losses due to for members at its John C. Storms hurricane Ida, and any other non- Museum, 19 Ridge Ave. The society would love to profit organization that contributes to the wellbeing of Westwood resi- connect with members interested in being a docent, treasurer assisdents.

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Some half-dozen residents concerned about the districtʼs mask and Covid quarantine policies raised issues at the Pascack Valley Regional High School Districtʼs Sept. 13 board meeting.

While the residents raised issues about Covid quarantine rules and whether the mask mandate for students in schools made sense, board president Tammy Molinelli said that trustees and the administration must follow state health and Covid-19 guidance, the governorʼs orders, and state mandates.

Molinelli told residents the board “needs to draw the line somewhere” and that means “defaulting” to what the State of New Jersey and its health department recommend to the district.

River Vale resident Eli Moellen dinged the board for “actively promoting a vaccine” to children that he asserted were “at a very low risk” for contracting Covid-19.

[Contracting the virus and risking illness and death is one aspect of the public health problem; transmitting it to others, particularly the vulnerable, is another.

Masks help one protect those nearby. — ed.]

Moellen asserted that the stateʼs indoor mask mandate for schools “exposes children to health risks and taxpayers to liability risks.” He questioned whether requiring masks for Covid-19 would make the district liable during a flu outbreak because they are not requiring similar protective devices for the flu.

Trustee James Stankus said while heʼs for a vaccine mandate for high school students, the district as an institution “defers to the state” and follows health guidelines and state orders. “I donʼt think weʼre pushing any agenda as far as a mask mandate or a vaccine mandate. This is coming down to us and weʼre following it.”

Stankus said that the spreading of Covid-19 virus “puts a strain on our communities and our hospitals, and noted that should coronavirus spread, local hospitals

can become overwhelmed.

Shilomeda Cuperstein suggested that the school board does not necessarily need to follow a state mandate for masking indoors and that it should join other boards opposing the mandate.

However, interim superintendent Daniel Fishbein said that the one district, Middletown in Monmouth County, which opposed the mandate was ordered to follow the state rules Fishbein told Cuperstein that should an unvaccinated student be exposed to an Covid-19 infected person, that person needs to quarantine while a vaccinated student does not need to quarantine, under current state guidelines.

Cuperstein questioned that guidance, noting that she understood current science finding that both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals can spread the coronavirus.

Fishbein said if an individual has had a confirmed case of coronavirus in the past three months, and is exposed to Covid-19, that individual does not have to quarantine.

Trustee Gini Varghese said

what trustees have to do “is protect the greater good of the school district. She noted while she “appreciated” alternate viewpoints, “as a board we have to do what is right for the greater district.”

Resident Ben Freedman attacked the efficacy of masks, referring to what he said was a study from Georgia. “You, me, our children: weʼre being lied to.”

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BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF PASCACK PRESS

Pascack Historical Society invites you and your family to stop by its museum any Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

The Societyʼs John C. Storms Museum is in an 1873 former chapel at 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge.

While the museum is located in Park Ridge, it tells the story of all eight Pascack Valley towns: Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale, Park Ridge, River Vale, Township of Washington, Westwood, and Woodcliff Lake.

The museum is home to thousands of objects that chronicle life 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, which 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.

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T WAS LATE September in the year 1778 when northern New Jerseyʼs bloodiest skirmish of the Revolutionary War took place right here in the Pascack Valley.

In the early morning hours of Sept. 28, 1778, during Americaʼs War of Independence, more than 100 American soldiers who were part of the Third Regiment of Continental Light Dragoons, under the command of Col. George Baylor, were encamped in barns along a stretch of Rivervale Road.

Today this land is in River Vale, near the Old Tappan border,

Lt. Col. George Baylor was 26 at the time of the massacre that would come to bear his name.

He survived a bayonet wound to the lung.

but back then the neighborhood was known as “Overkill,” part of the sprawling Harrington Township that took in the modern-day Pascack and Northern valleys.

Some believe the details of the soldiersʼ location were furnished to the British by local Tories (British loyalists opposing independence), who were numerous in the area. Under cover of darkness, British soldiers led by Gen. Charles Grey descended on the sleeping American forces, attacking the men with bayonets.

Eleven dragoons were killed

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immediately in the surprise attack. Three more died of their wounds in Tappan the next day, and still others perished in the ensuing weeks. A few men were able to escape into the darkness of the night.

The Continental soldiers, fearing the return of the British, hastily buried their deceased comrades. They brought the bodies to a nearby abandoned tannery (where hides were made into leather) along the Hackensack River and interred them in three shallow wooden tanning vats.

They marked the mass grave with a large mill stone that had been used for grinding oak bark for use in tanning. There the dead dragoons lay undisturbed for the next two centuries.

With only the mill stone to mark the location, knowledge of the burial site was The Continental Light Dragoons were mounted troops also adept at passed down through genera- fighting on foot. Lt. Col. George Baylor’s troops wore regimental blue tions by word of mouth. and white.

In the ensuing years, the details of its location became human bone. Subsequent excavaThe public is welcome and foggy. tion over several months revealed encouraged to stroll the park, Around 1900, River Vale six bodies and over 150 artifacts, located in a wooded area at resident Abram C. Holdrum, such as buttons bearing the letters Rivervale Road and Red Oak on a bet, used his new team “LD” for “Light Dragoons.”

Drive in River Vale. Thereʼs a of oxen to remove the old The bones of the American walking path and signage offermill stone, which by then had soldiers were later reinterred in ing plenty of historical informasunk into the ground, and brought it to his farm.

In the 1950s, Holdrumʼs son Garrett gave the mill stone to the school district and it was displayed at the townshipʼs Holdrum School.

By the mid-20th century, the dragoonsʼ burial location was all but lost to history.

Then, in 1967, a housing complex was proposed for the site. This alarmed local historian Thomas Demarest of Old Tappan, who knew of the burial site but not the exact location of the graves.

After nearly 190 years, the skeletons of the dragoons were unearthed in 1967.

Demarest obtained aid from the county to excavate the same location and a county tion. Open dawn to sunset, itʼs the land with the help of college park was created there. The mill worth your visit on a pleasant students, using historical docu- stone was brought from Holdrum autumn afternoon — whether for ments and anecdotal evidence to School back to the Baylor Mas- a history lesson, to honor the falldetermine where to dig. sacre site where it remains today, en American soldiers interred On the last scheduled day of marking the final resting place of there, or simply for quiet introthe search, the team unearthed a the six dragoons. spection.

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After nearly two decades of wrangling over affordable housing and disputes with neighbors, the Township Planning Board voted unanimously Sept. 22 to approve the Viviano American Dream project that includes a 66-unit development on 14 acres at 463 Van Emburgh Ave. Voting were members Bill Carroll, Leonardo Sabino, Councilman Tom Sears, Mayor Peter Calamari, and chair Brian Murphy. The project includes 42 single-family lots and 24 townhome lots on the now wooded lot.

The site lies near Immaculate Heart Academy, and between Van Emburgh Avenue and the Garden State Parkway.

Calamari said “a large part of my vote and decision” was based on the agreement worked out between the applicant and neighbors. “I appreciate both sidesʼ hard work and the fact that we did not get a lot of input from the neighbors tonight, I hope that means theyʼre as happy as they can be with whatʼs going on.”

Board attorney Lou Lamatina said because the agreement “predated” Calamari as mayor, he did not see a need for the mayor to recuse himself.

Murphy thanked attorneys Shimanowitz and Lamb for

“working everything out, to work out the issues that the residents of the area had with this project, and that everybody is as happy as they can be with this project at this point in time. Thank you for all your work on that.”

Attorney John J. Lamb, representing Concerned Citizens of Washington Township, said he wanted to make sure that the proposed development creates no impacts due to stormwater runoff on his clientsʼ nearby properties on Katharina Place.

Several residents who spoke

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Calamari said he would request another traffic study from Bergen County on Van Emburgh Avenue.

Officials said the prior traffic study was 10 years old.

A resolution of approval will likely be voted on at the boardʼs Oct. 6 or Nov. 3 meeting.

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REFORMS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS NOW EYED FOR OCT. 4 SESSION

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A proposed measure to mandate new review and notice requirements on Township Council development projects — spurred by residentsʼ issues with the new Emergency Services Building — was delayed until the Oct. 4 meeting, said the council president at the Sept.

20 meeting.

A requested discussion by Councilman Steven Cascio on possible new requirements that council should be required to meet was delayed until Oct. 4, said Council President Stacey Feeney, due to her request to town attorney Kenneth Poller to develop a proposal for council to discuss.

Cascio seemed surprised that his request for a discussion had “dropped off the [agenda] list.”

Feeney assured him that the item would be on for Oct. 4.

Lynn Pistono, of 631 Washington Ave, a frequent critic about the height and scale of the new Emergency Services Building across the street from her home, called Cascioʼs recommendation for an enhanced review of municipal projects “just lip service to make us feel better.”

She called on the mayor and council to do something “about the enormity of the buildingʼs design,” noting “this building is an eyesore and you all know it.”

She previously asked the mayor and council to show by a vote of hands if they would like such a building built across from the homes; no one raised their hand.

“Itʼs business and politics as usual,” she charged.

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cil for allowing the new Emergency Services Building to be built at what he viewed as oversize height and scale, noting the cupola atop the structure “serves no purpose and looks horrible.”

He then told council members that the builder had told him the cupola served no purpose and he charged that the township paid $15,000 for it.

He claimed a floodlight on the project site was shining on his home and needed to be turned off. The mayor said he would investigate and address the matter following the meeting.

Pistono invited the mayor and council to come down and see what the new building looks like from his view across the street.

Councilman Michael DeSena, who is challenging Peter Calamari for mayor, said that he noticed one side of the building that had plywood on it also had black mold growing on it. He asked that the plywood be wrapped to seal the structure.

Later, resident Mary Ann Ozment pointed out that architect Robbie Conley said he would come back to discuss the project but did not.

Calamari has said that he felt neither Conley nor a representative of Tekcon, the siteʼs general contractor, were needed at a public meeting after he compiled a report that included reports from the architect, general contractor, and a third-party inspector that addressed issues with the buildingʼs roof installation and

roof trusses.

The report noted all issues had been resolved upon follow-up inspections. About a dozen plywood boards were replaced on the roof, Conley previously told Pascack Press, and a new roof was installed following reports that original roofing was installed during a July rain and hail storm. Following adjustments and re-inspections, Conley had confirmed that the roofing and trusses had been repaired and installed properly.

(See “Borough firehouse roof leaks: Montvale investigating; Township trusses fixed,” Pascack Press, Aug. 16, 2021.)

We reached out to Conley for comment on this story but did not hear back by press time.

County sends bad ballots to Emerson

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Emerson residents are advised that according to the Bergen County Clerkʼs Office, the boroughʼs 597 vote by mail ballots went out on Sept. 20 before “a significant printing error” was discovered.

You may have received it or will receive it shortly. The ballots are incomplete and do not contain the names of all municipal candidates running in the 2021 General Election.

Fortunately, the county caught the error almost immediately afterward and sent out corrected ballots, indicated as corrected, with an explanatory letter.

The borough advised residents of the gaffe on Sept. 22.

We checked with the County

Clerkʼs office the same day and spoke with Deputy County Clerk Steve Chong, who is overseeing the election in place of County Clerk John Hogan, who is running for reelection and has recused himself.

Chong said a last-minute change approved locally was sent to the county and that an internal miscommunication at the print shop led to the older version being printed and shipped.

“We remedied it, sending out the correct ballots to everyone, all 597, and included a letter. And we communicated with the Board of Elections so that they know, and theyʼll count it properly,” he said.

Chong added, “This is human error — not by my office but I take

100% responsibility for it. Iʼve expressed my displeasure to the printer. We did the check process again and Iʼm happy with it.”

He said Emerson was the only municipality affected, that the error affected Democratic and Republican candidates, and that officials shipped out 69,000 vote by mail ballots across Bergen County.

We pointed out that there are some inclined toward conspiracy theories.

“No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Iʼm sorry that it happened, and I take full responsibility, but no, thatʼs not what it is, and if anyone has any questions you can refer them back to me,” he said.

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950 tons to go! DPW soil remediation said to start Oct. 4 A nearly $200,000 soil remediation effort to remove 950 tons of contaminated soil at the former DPW headquarters is scheduled to begin Oct. 4, said Mayor Peter Calamari at the Sept. 20 council meeting.

In a contract approved with Lisko Environmental Services LLC of Belmar on June 21, the projectʼs estimated timeline is 12 weeks.

The contract notes scheduling depends on site demolition and construction activities as well as subcontractor availability.

The 10-page contract also notes that soil disposal pricing is subject to change as a result of

storage tank leaks and spills in the 1970s and 1980s at the DPW facility (formerly the Department of Facilities Management) had been long delayed and a recent source of friction between residents and council members.

A professional services contract was awarded for $193,541 to Lisko Environmental Services to provide oversight and undertake the work required at the townshipʼs now-demolished DPW, which is at the municipal complex, 350 Hudson Ave. The remediation was required by the state Department of Environmental Protection. It was originally anticipated to get underway this spring, said officials, but delayed due to Covid-related concerns and the need to find alternate DPW parking locations.

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Mayor Peter Calamari told the council Sept. 20 that Bergen County officials were expected to give final approval to the longawaited Pascack Road–Washington Avenue intersection improvement project with work likely to begin in spring 2022.

Calamari said the township acquired all 16 property easements needed for the road-widening project, with the final two remaining easements taken by declarations of taking filed in August in Superior Court, Hackensack.

The declarations of taking are comparable to an easement, town attorney Kenneth Poller told Pascack Press in August. The final property owner, SZ Realty Invest-

ment LLC, Peter Covello, Tonya Covello and Pascack Auto Exchange, did not come to terms with the township for an easement on their land. According to a public notice, the township exercised eminent domain on Lots 1 and 7 of Block 3103.

Previously County Planning and Engineering Director Nancy Dargis told Pascack Press that the intersection project would not be put on the divisionʼs schedule until all needed property easements were received from the township.

Calamari said Sept. 20 that town engineer Boswell Engineering had been in contact with the Bergen County administrator who said county executive James Tedesco III was to sign off on documents allowing the county to go out for bids on the project this fall.

Previously, Calamari had predicted the intersection project

would begin this year but due to Covid-related delays and difficulty in obtaining all needed property easements, the projectʼs timetable did not make the 2021 calendar.

In June, Calamari had said that Boswell Engineering received a letter from Bergen County officials stating that the county would be funding the intersection in its 2021 budget.

Calamari said that after making final changes requested by the county in late May, Boswell submitted its final revised plans and construction specs for the improved intersection.

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replace the DPW facility was $1.5 million, said a former councilman, and almost $1 million of the tab was proposed to come from prior proceeds received from the sale of Westwood Middle School.

Recently, Calamari reported a meeting took place between Arcari Iovino Architects of Little Ferry and DPW officials to talk about a conceptual design for a new DPW building.

He said he was not sure if the proposal had been accepted by the DPW and promised to provide more details.

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Poller said then the contract was “not an insignificant amount of money” but that it made more sense to go with a professional services contract, as council had previously done for the DPW site, and retain the services of a consulting firm used since the remediation work was initiated.

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Township Administrator Robert Tovo told Pascack Press Sept. 22 that initial work done on the site included soil sampling and capping of four monitoring wells.

He said soil samples taken are due back by Oct. 4.

The analysis will detail what contaminants are present in the area and where contaminated soil can be properly disposed, he said.

Tovo said a needs assessment report is due in 4–6 weeks from Arcari Iovino Architects about what space requirements are needed for a new DPW facility. He said there is no future DPW site selected and that much depends on what size facility is needed.

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Note: All calendar items listed here will take place in-person at their hosting libraries unless otherwise specified.

EMERSON 20 Palisade Ave. (201) 261-5604 emersonlibrary.org • Baby & Me, for age 2 and under, meets on the libraryʼs front lawn Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m.

An introduction to songs, dance and fingerplays with stuffed animals and rhymes. Register online for each date you plan to attend.

• Miss Shelley of Every Little Thing Yoga will offer an outdoor

Chair Yoga class for adults on the libraryʼs front lawn, Tuesday, Sept.

28 from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Participants will gently move their bodies, gain strength and flexibility, and find some peace together in a fully-supported, adaptable class. All abilities; no experience needed. Chairs provided. Registration required.

• Join Miss Victoria on the front lawn for Afternoon Storytime Thursday, Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m. Ages 2–5. Weather permitting.

Registration is recommended, but drop-in welcome. Blankets for spacing and ground protection strongly encouraged.

HILLSDALE 509 Hillsdale Ave. (201) 358-5072 hfpl.org • The Foreign Film Series brings a screening of historical drama “The Tunnel” (2001) to the library Monday, Sept. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. East German swimmer Harry Melchior escapes to West Berlin in 1961, but is forced to leave his family behind. When he recruits pals to help him dig a tunnel under the wall so he can bring his sister, he discovers that countless others are looking for ways to get relatives out of East Berlin. Movies are shown monthly;

find the full schedule on the libraryʼs website.

• Join Maria on the library patio and start the day with a Chair Yoga class. Chair Yoga brings the floor to you and is a gentle but satisfying workout ideal for seniors or those who find regular yoga too aggressive. Class is Thursday, Sept.

30 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Weather permitting. Registration required.

• Zumba via Zoom is Thursday, Sept. 30 at 4:30 p.m. Join Janet Weller, a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, as she

ʻEat your vegetables!ʼ

We spoke with Township of Washington resident Nahndi Bush about “LiLi Rabbit, Eat Your Vegetables!,” the book she created with her daughter, Azure, in July. Author and artist will be at the township library for a Children’s Author Visit on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.

leads a dance-based workout.

Register for Zoom link.

• Ever wondered about Tai Chi—the martial art consisting of slow, controlled movements with many health benefits? Then try a free sample class at the Hillsdale Library! Tai Chi with Master Randy is offered on two upcoming Fridays, Oct. 1 and 8, at 10:30 a.m., outdoors on the patio.

Registration required.

• The Hillsdale Library will host an exhibition of original oil paintings from area artist Lynn Massey from Oct. 2–30 in the main meeting room. Kicks off with a reception Saturday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. with a chance to meet the artist and a raffle to win one of her paintings. Massey, of Woodcliff Lake, paints with oils, primarily portraying still life and landscapes. See lynnmasseyfineart.com for more.

• Join local horticulturist Tracy Hanson on Monday, Oct. 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for tips on plant selection for your next home garden project. From hesitant first-time to experienced gardeners, “Small Garden Tasks for Big Impact: Talk and Walk with Tracy Hanson” will inform and give confidence in enhancing the performance and beauty of your landscape. Program is outdoors on the library patio. Registration required.

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MONTVALE 12 Mercedes Drive, Suite 100 (201) 391-5090 montvalelibrarynj.org

• Outside Family Storytime meets Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in September and October.

Infants and toddlers and their grownups are invited to sing songs, read stories and have fun at the library. Held outside, weather permitting. Space is limited; registration is required for each class.

• Catch “The Courier” (2020) at the Tuesday Movie Matinee, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. at the library. No signup required, but library staff reserves the right to limit seating.

Masks are required, regardless of vaccination status.

• The Montvale Library and Montvale Diversity & Inclusion Committee present a special Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime.

This virtual program is via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. All ages. To register, email DiversityCommittee@montvaleboro.org or sign up via the events calendar on the libraryʼs website.

• The True Crime Book Club meets via Zoom to discuss a new true crime title every month. For the next meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m., the book is “Donʼt Call it a Cult: The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of NXIVM” by Sarah Berman. New members welcome. Register on the

libraryʼs website.

• Little Learners, an outdoor enrichment class for preschoolers, takes place Thursday afternoons from 1:30 to 2 p.m. In this weekly

program, families share, explore, and discover using books, activities, and songs. Outdoors, weather permitting. Register separately for CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

Montvale man jailed over child porn, assault, endangerment

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A borough man recorded and shared “sexually suggestive” images of three young children while he was alone with them, according to authorities who raided his home on Tuesday.

John A. Bell, 39, a married software salesman residing on Cardinal Court, was caught with more than 1,000 digital files “depicting nude and/or sexually explicit pre-pubescent children,” Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said following his arrest.

On Tuesday, Sept. 21 members of the Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office Cyber Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at Bellʼs residence following a months-long Internet child pornography investigation.

The probe shows that Bell produced his own images of prepubescent youngsters “posed and/or exposed” and shared them, Musella alleged.

In addition, Bell engaged in sexually explicit behavior and sexual activity while he was alone with three children, Musella said.

Bell remained held in the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack.

Heʼs charged with sexual assault, child endangerment, and possessing, producing, and distributing child pornography.

Musella thanked Montvale police for their assistance, as well as the Lyndhurst and Ramsey police departments, which participate in his Cyber Crimes Task Force.

Musella noted that the charges are merely an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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The Pascack Valley Regional School Districtʼs interim superintendent promised Sept. 13 that future student surveys would be provided in advance to parents —and other interested taxpayers — who want to see them.

Five residents and a current Pascack Hills student offered views on the pros and cons.

Discussed were privacy issues and what recourse parents have to opt out of surveys.

The public exchange was sparked by a proposed update to the districtʼs school surveys policy that outlined nine areas of “protected information surveys” as defined by the federal Department of Education.

The district must seek written consent from parents before being allowed to ask questions that fall into any of the nine restricted areas, said school officials.

Montvale resident Carolee Adams had questioned the district about surveys that seek information that parents do not want provided or even want their children to take a survey on.

Previously, some parents voiced concerns about surveys administered in early 2021 that questioned students on possible new mascot choices.

Annually, high school students attending Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley regional high schools receive a Student Climate Survey that seeks student input.

Superintendent Daniel Fishbein said the student climate survey is offered during the spring and will be the next district-wide survey.

That survey does not ask questions that would fall under any of the nine protected information survey areas, Fishbein said.

Fishbein said protected areas include: • Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or studentʼs parent; • Mental or psychological problems of the student or studentʼs family; • Sex behavior or attitudes; • Illegal, anti-social, selfincriminating, or demeaning behavior; • Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; • Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as with lawyers, physicians, and ministers; • Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; • Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program); or • Social Security number.

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Tammy Molinelli sought to answer parentsʼ concerns over “invasive” survey questions and possible selling of such student data.

“Children are never mandated to take a survey in a school district.

So the impression where we force children to take surveys should be disbanded,” said Molinelli. “[Students] always have the option to choose not to participate.”

Molinelli said the results of stu-

dent surveys are used “internally to understand the pulse of what kids need” for educational purposes.

Adams wanted to make sure that students know in advance that they have the choice to opt-out of any surveys given. She suggested the district take a “proactive” approach to reach students and parents about such an option. She suggested that any surveys being given by the district be posted on its website for the

public to view.

Molinelli requested Adams put all her questions in writing to the board and said that answers would be provided.

River Vale resident Eli Moallem asked whether any surveys touching on the nine protected areas had been issued and the process to opt-out of such future surveys. He was told no surveys on CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Shilamida Kupershteyn asked whether parents and students understand they can opt out of school sur-

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veys.

Asked why the district needs to survey students, Fishbein said, “You may want to understand the issues that young adolescents are dealing with.”

Pascack Hills High School senior Aaron Solomon said he has heard multiple times from teachers that he

did not need to take surveys that had been offered over the years and that, “[I] really donʼt think itʼs that big of a deal.”

Resident Ben Friedman complimented the board members but voiced opposition to surveys that

touch on the nine protected areas. He called for an “open dialogue” and told trustees that parents and students must be aware of their opt-out options on sensitive survey topics.

Fishbein told Pascack Press that the survey policy is a “mandato-

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The Township of Washington holds its 12th Annual Fall Festival for residents on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Field on Pascack Road, rain or shine.

Admission is free. Parking is available across the street at Bethany Community Center. The senior bus will be available for transportation to the field.

The festival this year features a fall harvest community block party theme, with giveaways from various vendors including the Green Team, WT Volunteer Ambulance Corps, WTPD, WTFD, and more!

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For a new look, visit the face painting station. Then visit the Freeze Frame photobooth for a nice memento of the day. Commemorative town T-shirts will be available for sale.

Joining for the first time is EightyTwenty Smash Burger, providing typical festival food, including hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken fingers. Uncle Louie G will be on site selling ice cream and Italian ices.

Back again are the usual variety of large inflatables for an all-day fee of $5. New this year is the rock wall.

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He said some people may need an education in Jewish history and questioned why only one person — a student — took exception to the comparisons.

Asked what would happen if a teacher made similar statements in class, Fishbein said the remarks would be “inaccurate” and that the

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Steinberg suggested those upset with the stateʼs mask or vaccine policies go to Trenton and protest, or start a petition. He said he was “disgusted” with people comparing mask mandates to the Holocaust. And he said it was “appalling” that no one pushed back against the comments, and said he hoped the next superintendent to be hired would.

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Grand opening: Bubbakoo’s Burritos!

Youʼll want to visit Bubbakooʼs Burritos, now open at Ridgemont Shopping Center, 197 Kinderkamack Road. (Or youʼll want to have them deliver, which theyʼll be happy to do.)

Bubbakooʼs Burritos, with its unique take on Mexican fusion and fun — hey, the build-your-ownburrito just works — was founded

in Point Pleasant in 2008 by industry veterans Bill Hart and Paul Altero.

A massive expansion later, including in our neck of the woods Dumont, Oakland, and Saddle Brook (another is planned for Paramus), the outlet is looking to have a high-energy, high-quality, and highly delicious outing in Park

Ridge.

The food is fresh, made-toorder, and affordable for kids, families, and seniors. The restaurant is warm and friendly, thanks to a well-trained staff and inviting design.

Meals can be a burrito, bowl, taco, quesadilla, nachos or salad.

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Add-ons include rice, beans, salsa, jalapenos, sour cream, cheese and other veggies. Thereʼs a number of sauce choices (such as BBQ, sweet chili, mango habanero and more) plus many extras and sides such as guac, queso, and fries.

Both Hart and Altero had worked together and decided to combine their ideas to build a united dream. Their shared vision focused on the complete customization of entrees with fresh ingredients and a strong concentration on customer service.

Bubbakooʼs Burritos has innovated a menu where customers can pick and choose what they want and create something different every time they visit.

Since their first store opened, many Bubbakooʼs restaurants have been popping up throughout the country. With 57 locations across nine states and more than 100 locations signed, the expansion of this fast-casual chain will not be slowing down any time soon.

Bubbakooʼs Burritos, Ridgemont Shopping Center, 197 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge.

For menu, catering, hours, and more, call (201) 743-3013 or visit bubbakoos.com.

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Two men ditched a stolen Jeep in motion after Township of Washington police officers gave chase, with the driver aiming to be overlooked in a garbage can and his passenger breaking his arm in the fall and planning not to be

East Orange was apprehended while hiding in a garbage can on the east side of town.

The passenger, Lamar White, 27, from Paterson was apprehended in a wooded area at the south end of Hudson Avenue. The pas-

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Golf course consultant rehired at $144K

A vendor previously serving as general manager at the Township-owned River Vale Country Club on Rivervale Road was rehired for up to an additional five years.

At the Aug. 23 meeting, Township Council members approved a three-year contract extension with an option for two additional one-year extensions upon councilʼs approval to Long Ball Golf Management LLC, of Wood-Ridge.

The company has managed the Township-owned golf course,

which comprises a 6,504-yard, par-72 championship golf course.

The yearly management fee to be paid for years one to three was set at $144,000 annually, although no amount was specified for years four or five should the council decide to extend the contract.

In other golf club news, Business Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Gennaro Rotella told council in July of an annual audit finding that two contracts awarded by the township at the golf course exceeded the $44,000 maximum

bid threshold.

Rotella said work to replace the front of the clubhouse was begun in January 2020 when the course was closed and after the Covid pandemic hit and the course remained closed, they decided to replace the clubhouseʼs other door.

However, he said, the cost of both projects went over the bid threshold. Rotella said that staying with the same vendor offered consistency on the projects and the work was excellent.

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Lamar White (left), and Shyhiem Clark. caught in a nearby wooded area Police from the township, Hillsdale, Westwood, and Paramus closed in, and both suspects were promptly caught and arrested.

According to Police Chief Richard Skinner, on Saturday Sept. 18 at approximately 2:30 a.m. officers from the WTPD were responding to a report of suspicious persons in the area of West Place. The officers observed a silver colored Jeep Wrangler leaving the area with two occupants matching the description of the reported suspicious persons.

Officers turned their patrol vehicles to check the Jeep as it traveled west on Manhattan Avenue. The driver and passenger suddenly jumped out the Jeep and ran while the vehicle was still in motion and heading toward Pascack Road.

The Jeep continued moving until it struck a utility pole on the side of road.

Officers immediately ran after the driver and passenger. The driver, Shyhiem Clark, 24, from

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senger broke his arm after jumping out of the moving vehicle.

The vehicle was identified as stolen from a driveway on Manhattan Avenue. The Jeepʼs owner confirmed the vehicle key fob was in the vehicle at the time of the theft.

Clark was charged with eluding, obstruction, theft, unlawful taking of means of conveyance, reckless driving, unlicensed driver, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to report an accident.

White was charged with eluding, obstruction, theft, and unlawful taking of means of conveyance.

White was taken in custody to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Clark was sent to Bergen County Jail.

The WRPD thanked the Hillsdale Police Department, the Paramus Police Department and the Westwood Police Department for their assistance.

Skinner reminds residents that key fobs should be removed from vehicles when they are parked or not in use. Failure to do so can result in theft and/or potential serious injury to innocent people, including police officers.

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NO SOLUTION ON DEER; MONTVALE SUPPORTS WCL’S PARTY CITY BID

BY MATTHEW WIKFORS SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS

MONTVALE

An expert on deer and other wildlife addressed the governing body at the councilʼs final meeting of the summer, saying in part that “there is no real solution for deer control in Bergen County.”

Carol Tyler, of Paramusbased Tyco Animal Control, said of various methods debated and tried to control deer in the borough, “Montvale canʼt do it alone, Saddle River canʼt do it alone, Mahwah canʼt do it alone.

We need the county.”

Tyler is a frequent speaker on the subject. She works closely with police and health officers to protect the health and welfare of the community.

Mayor Michael Ghassali was traveling, and missed the Sept. 14

meeting. Council president Tim Lane led the discussions.

At the same meeting, the governing body passed two ordinances on outdoor lighting, aiming to solve a persistent problem thatʼs led to residentsʼ complaints.

Lane introduced a resolution not listed on the agenda: Resolution 143-2021, which declares support for Woodcliff Lake and other Pascack Valley communities in trying to redirect Teterboro Airportʼs flight paths away from the area.

Perhaps the most notable of the resolutions was 134-2021, which suppors Party Cityʼs application for the NJ Emerge Tax Credit Program for a corporate location — its national headquarters — in Woodcliff Lake.

On a Facebook post by Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo, describing the push,

Ghassali cheered his fellow Republican, saying the addition to Woodcliff Lake would be good for small businesses in Montvale and would be a “win-win for the region and jobs creation.”

Deer here to stay, it seems Ghassali told Pascack Press after the meeting that deer are a regional problem, so the council invites speakers once in a while to share information and learn if there are any changes or new recommendations to handle it.

In 2019 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection population said that, statewide, the deer population has been decreasing since 2017. The same report also said that deer populations vary geographically in the state.

An overall decrease in state numbers donʼt necessarily mean the same thing as a decrease in

population for Bergen County or Pascack Valley.

River Vale had been pointedly determined to solve its deer problem for a number of years but late in 2020 said it was not investing in another drone survey to gauge the local deer population and was backing off altogether on its idea to manage that population.

(See “Town loses appetite for deer survey, deer management,” Pascack Press, Jan. 4, 2021.)

Tyler said at the meeting, “30 years ago, I came in here to help you. It was geese and you told me to get rid of them, and we did.

Right now, weʼre talking about something outside our control, something I donʼt even think we can control.”

She said there is no real solution for deer control in Bergen County. “Every answer that has been given to us has failed,” she

said. She urged the council to take a look at laws and fines on feeding wildlife and find a way to enforce them in a stricter way.

She said that avoiding feeding the deer doesnʼt drive them away; rather, it keeps them healthy. She told stories about people who have called her about sick deer on their property only to learn that the person who called had been feeding the deer.

According to Tyler, food such as corn and apples can make deer sick, and this can be contagious among deer. Indeed, she noted, disease can spread to other wildlife.

And she said spaying and neutering, tranquilizing, and relocating deer “does not work and has not worked” to control the population. A permit for spaying and neutering deer can be obtained only for for individual deer.

She said deer cannot be tranquilized in the same way as dogs and cats. She explained that it takes about four minutes for the tranquilizerʼs effects to work. In that time, the deer can run off and cause damage and injury — and so tranquilizing would have to be done in a confined space rather than an open area.

Relocation is impractical for the same reason as tranquilzing the wild animals. And, she said, “Nobody wants them.”

She said Bergen County, where they are native, is a good place for wildlife and the environment has improved for wildlife in recent years.

She said moving a deer herd wouldnʼt help to control the population because of the birth rate “and because youʼre just relocating part of the population elsewhere. Typically, deer give birth to three kids and only one survives. But thatʼs not whatʼs happening. All three of them are surviving and then going on to have their own kids.”

Tyler also brought up the controversial solution of culling, or selective hunting, of the deer population. She said that it could be a solution, but one that would be met by protest from townspeople and neighboring communities.

She said that you would also have to fight Bergen County, which opposes such measures. The practice does work, she said, then added the borough would need to garner support from other towns and appeal to the county in order to have a county culling.

Councilman Dieter Koelling thanked Tyler and said hers was “one of the most sensible responses Iʼve ever heard.”

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Officials agree communication could be better important local projects. As an example, he said, he read some reports of a new Public Safety Complex costing as low as $7 million and now the cost is up to $14 million.

Rice said that if more people were aware of the meetings where the complex and its bonding was to be discussed, more people would attend the sessions.

In addition, though Price did not mention it, the River Vale Township Council has returned to in-person meetings only, and provides no livestreamed or archived video recordings of council sessions. Only audio recordings are available by request. Previously during the Covid-19 pandemic, the council broadcast its meetings using the GoToMeeting platform.

Pascack Press reported the councilʼs approval of the $14 million project in our Aug. 30 issue (“40-Year Bond On Safety Site”) and online earlier.

Council President Mark Bromberg said they would take Riceʼs suggestions under consideration and councilman John Donovan said they should be looking into more tech-savvy ways to communicate information to residents.

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According to meeting minutes, the township attorney told Rice that the July 26 council meeting agenda was posted at the township hall, and per the Open Public Meetings Act, posted in a local newspaper.

Rice said he believed that posting on the website should be a requirement. He said the township sends out email blasts about its farmersʼ market, and should also send out similar communications about key community meetings.

According to New Jerseyʼs

Open Public Meeting Act requirements, electronic notice of public meetings may be provided but is not required.

Advance notice is defined as “available to the public via electronic transmission of at least 48 hours, giving the time, date, location and, to the extent known, the agenda of any regular, special or rescheduled meeting.”

The OPMA act defines adequate notice as a notice posted at least 48 hours in advance and “prominently posted in at least

one public place reserved for such or similar announcements, (and) mailed, telephoned, telegrammed, or hand delivered to at least two newspapers which newspapers shall be designated by the public body to receive such notices because they have the greatest likelihood of informing the public.”

We reached out to members about upcoming communication efforts but did not hear back by press time.

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While the full local tax impacts of River Valeʼs proposed $13.3 million bond issue for its long-discussed Public Safety Complex have yet to be revealed by officials, one resident recently told the council it needs to do more to inform the public about such large public expenditures.

In late July, the council approved a $14 million project, including $13.3 million in bonding, for a new 18,000-square-foot complex on 3.25 acres of township-owned land at Rivervale Road and Prospect Avenue.

And it appeared a couple of council members also agreed with the residentʼs call for more communication.

Bernita Drive resident David Rice told the council in late August that a lot of residents were not aware of its proposed $14 million expenditure on a new Public Safety Complex.

He pointed out a multitude of reasons, including lack of newspaper reading, unfamiliarity with printed/online public notices, and council agendas not posted online well in advance of a meeting, He said he did not feel council members were communicating effectively with residents about

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Redeveloper pays 2020 debt, still owes 2021 taxes

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

EMERSON

Facing the prospect of a tax lien sale Oct. 5 on nine downtown properties slated for a 147-unit mixed-use retail/residential redevelopment project, Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal paid

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its 2020 tax debts of $65,408.13 on Sept. 20, said a local official.

Tax collector Lauren Roehrer said the redeveloper paid its overdue 2020 back taxes, plus interest and a penalty, along with interest on three quarters of its 2021 taxes.

However, the redeveloper still owes Emerson $84.012.63 for taxes in 2021ʼs first three tax quarters. That amount is the principal

owed; Roeher said that interest for three quarters of 2021 totals an extra $760.45, and remains unpaid. Quarterly taxes are due on the first of February, May, August, and November.

(For more, see “Block 419 partner owes taxes,” Pascack Press, Sept. 20, 2021.)

It was not clear why Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal

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three participants in the Westwood Softball Association who advanced to Major League Baseballʼs Pitch Hit & Run regionals at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, on Saturday, Sept. 11.

They represented Westwood, and New Jersey, in the best spirit of sportsmanship, testing their hardwon skills against other top players from three states.

On Aug. 8, Westwood Softball Association held a local contest for the event. Girls ages 7–14 competed in timed running, throwing accuracy, and hitting-distance events.

Scores were calculated according to the contest rules and submitted to Major League Baseball, where they were compared with those of girls from New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

The top three girls at each age group were then selected to attend regionals. For the Westwood Softball Association, the challengers were Lucy Dickinson (ages 7-8), Eve Ricciardella (9-10), and Kaitlyn McKay (11-12).

Mike Meisten of the Westwood Softball Association told Pascack Press on Aug. 31 that Kaitlyn had posted the best score of all competi-

LLC would delay tax payments until a tax lien sale was necessary, but people familiar with tax strategy said those hoping to keep funds as long as possible often delay tax payments or wait for a tax lien sale notice before settling debts.

Borough attorney John McCann told Pascack Press last week that the redeveloperʼs nonpayment of 2020 taxes showed the redeveloper had “unclean hands and fails to meet its obligations.”

“This is demonstrative that this redeveloper has unclean hands in the litigation it filed. Thatʼs something for the public to consider, especially when the redevel-

oper is making allegations against the borough,” he said.

On Sept. 10, after a public notice was published listing the nine delinquent properties, McCann told Pascack Press that Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal “should have paid them [the taxes] to begin with. To me, this demonstrates the incompetence of the organization.”

McCann called the redeveloperʼs ongoing litigation against the borough and Mayor Danielle DiPaola “frivolous… and the fact that they failed to pay their taxes speaks to their motives.”

The borough has countersued.

each session you plan to attend.

• Kick off the Halloween season with a virtual program presented by the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society! At “Mysteries of the Paranormal,” via Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., learn about ghosts, cryptids, ouija boards, crop circles, and spontaneous human combustion. Register on the libraryʼs website.

RIVER VALE 412 Rivervale Road (201) 391-2323 rivervalelibrary.org • Sensory Sing Music & Movement, for River Vale residents up to 5 years old, is outdoors behind the library (weather permitting) on Monday, Sept. 27 from 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. Join Miss Michelle for a fun outdoor music class with singing, dancing, instruments, and bubbles. Register.

• Learn how to send your kids to college without going broke!

The Virtual College Funding Workshop is designed to help families with children of any age figure out how to pay for college without jeopardizing retirement.

Via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. Open to all.

Register online for Zoom link.

• Preschool Story Time is all about reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. This program is held outdoors, behind the library (weather permitting), on Thursdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Next date: Sept. 30. Register online.

• The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest starts this week!

The contest runs Oct. 1–17 and is open to all ages. To enter, decorate your pumpkin as your favorite animal. Email a picture of your pumpkin to Miss Tyne at tyne.runfeldt@rivervale.bccls.org by Oct.

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Westwood Softball Association’s Kaitlyn McKay, Lucy Dickinson, and Eve Ricciardella proved skill, determination. tors in the region for her age group.

On Sept. 21, Meisten reported that Kaitlyn and Lucy finished second at Citizens Bank Park in their age groups; Eve finished third.

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— John Snyder minating at the MLB World Series.

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

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

You must call the library the Monday–Thursday before the craft to reserve your craft kit and it must be picked up that day. All ages.

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

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Park Ridge Elks Lodge #2234 invites you to its Texas Holdʼem Tournament on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. at 13 Sulak Lane.

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Sandwiches, dessert and coffee will be served. Refreshments also available.

For more information, call Joe Pedone at (908) 963-9686

HILLSDALE

‘Bigger’ Joan’s Joy Safety Fest Sept. 25

Guests are in for a bigger than usual Joanʼs Joy Child Safety Fest, in person on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hillsdale Train Station. The seventh annual event features a butterfly release, live music, speakers, face painting, and raffles.

Speakers start at 2, a circle for social justice organizes at 2:30, the butterfly release is at 3, and entertainment starts at 3:30. Raffle winners are announced at 4:30.

Through it all is a day of fun for children. Mask wearing is appreciated.

The event follows on the heels of Rosemary DʼAlessandro being given a unique honor — the Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office named its new Bergen County Child Advocacy Center in Paramus after her — itʼs a suite of rooms called Rosemaryʼs Room, with the dedication Sept. 7 — Joanʼs birthday.

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Joan D’Alessandro

environment decorated with green walls and butterflies. Victimized children will be supported here, and can speak with professionals about what they went through without feeling threatened.

A plaque on the wall reads, “May those who enter this room find hope, comfort and resilience.”

Rosemary is the mother of

Joan, a 7-year-old Girl Scout assaulted and murdered by a sexual predator in 1973. The tragedy launched Rosemary on her mission: tireless advocacy for laws that protect victimsʼ rights and keep child murderers imprisoned without parole, and workshops and more to keep all kids safe.

Rosemary was given Joanʼs sneakers and a lock of her hair at Rosemaryʼs Roomʼs dedication.

Joanʼs killer, Joseph McGowan, died in June at South Woods State Prison in Cumberland County. He was serving a life sentence but through a loophole was able to petition for parole.

With his death, Rosemary told Pascack Press last week, this yearʼs Safety Fest “is going to be big, very focused. Itʼs going to be the best weʼve had.”

She said, “Whatʼs happening now is weʼre at a different place with this case since the killer died.

Weʼre going on to a deeper level.”

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 T-shirt, soccer ball, and socks with registration fee; parent volunteers; and a season ending trophy 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!”

For more information on the River Vale Rascals clinic, write rivervalerascals@yahoo.com.

WESTWOOD

Yay! WVAC drive-in dinner, movies Oct. 1 & 2

Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC) is hosting a drive-in dinner and a movie night fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 1 and Saturday, Oct. 2.

The event, the corpsʼ first big fundraiser since Covid hit, is at Westvale Park. Gates and dinner open at 5 p.m. “The Kid Who Would Be King” (2019) screens Friday; “Wonder Woman” (2020) screens Saturday, both starting at sundown.

The event features Smokinʼ Joeʼs and Conradʼs offering picnic-style dinner and treats. WVAC will operate a concession stand.

At a health and wellness screening booth, you can get your blood pressure and pulse checked by local EMTs — and the event promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For tickets and more, visit https://tinyurl.com/WVACDriveIn. Visit @WVAC11 on social media.

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

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

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

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until December 2019 due to lastminute document edits and a second engineerʼs review.

A final condition added in December 2019 requires the township to pay for any new traffic lights needed for public safety at under-construction Emergency Services Building. The new building is less than a block from the

intersection, which has been a bottleneck affecting motorists throughout the Pascack Valley.

Calamari further reported Sept. 20 that Bergen County notified Boswell that the entire length of Pascack Road is scheduled to be paved. No timeline was given.

He said the first step is for local officials to meet with county ADA experts to prepare a list of sidewalk ramps to be replaced.

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OKTOBERFEST OCT. 2 AT ELKS HALL

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 2 (rain date Sunday, Oct. 3) when Park Ridge Recreation and Park Ridge Elks hold an Oktoberfest celebration from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Elks hall on Sulak Lane.

Join in for German and poppular music, food, family games, a biergarten, and more.

For more information call Park Ridge Recreation at (201) 573-1800.

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The Westwood Recreation Department announced that it will be hosting a new annual event — The Harvestfest Craft, Antiques & Gift Fair — on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.

The Harvestfest Craft, Antiques & Gift Fair, organized

by PJ Promotions, features the work of local area artisans, artists, designers and crafters as well a specialty food purveyors.

Antiques sellers will also be on site with their eclectic mix of furniture, oddities and vintage toys and ephemera.

The event will include a

pumpkin patch and fall flowers where local area shoppers can pick-up festive seasonal decor just in time for the upcoming autumn holidays.

“Weʼre happy to bring this fun seasonal event to Veterans Memorial Park as a kick-off to our autumnal festivities including the Childrensʼ Halloween Parade and activities on Oct. 30,” Recreation Director Gary Buchheister told Pascack Press on Sept. 20.

The event will be held rain or shine and admission is free for everyone. Interested vendors should contact PJ Info at pjspromotions.com.

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Lyme disease is a bacterial infection usually passed by the bite of an infected deer tick.

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Ticks love the woods and the grass so if you go outside, raise your socks up really high so it is harder for the tick to attach to your skin and check your body thoroughly when you get home.

The first sign of Lyme disease may sometimes, but not always, be a skin rash found at the site of the tick bite that has a bullʼs eye pattern. This often develops three days to a month following exposure and is not itchy or painful.

Lyme might cause a fever, chills, headache and fatigue, with muscle and joint pain. The most common places are knee, elbow, shoulder, hip, neck, lower back and hips. Lyme headaches seem to get worse over time, even after the muscle and joint pain dissipates.

Lots of people will also complain of cognitive problems after the

infection takes place: short term memory loss, word retrieval difficulties, concentration problems, and decreased alertness are not uncommon.This requires brain exercises that we do at the office.

Other symptoms in Lyme: numbness, tingling, burning, or even sharp or stabbing pains in the arms, legs, hands, or feet. A lot of times this can be confused with diabetes, which can also cause peripheral neuropathy. As so many conditions can cause peripheral neuropathy, as well as headaches, pain, and fever, Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed.

All of the symptoms are manifestations of inflammation.

Because of this, it is recommended to have a diet full of turmeric and resveratrol which are the planet's best natural anti-inflammatories and antioxidants. Turmeric has been used as medicine for over 1,000 years in India. It is usually found in powder form and can be added to most food dishes.

Resveratrol is found in Japanese knotweed, red grape skin, and in blueberries. Besides reducing inflammation, it has high amounts of antioxidants which help fight off free radicals and helps with anti-aging, keeping you young, healthy, and vibrant.

Eat foods that are natural immune boosters, especially ones that have beta glucan. The best food that has this immune booster is called the maitake mushroom, which is found in the mountains of east Japan.

Other foods that would be great to eat that would help reduce symptoms of Lyme disease are the ones full of healthy fat and Omega 3ʼs. These healthy fatty foods include coconut, olives, avocado, fish, nuts, seeds and grapeseed oil.

It would be great to eat a lot of garlic as it is one of the best antibacterial foods on the planet.

And I highly recommend you switch your morning coffee to an organic green tea, which also helps fight bacteria and viruses.

You can supplement with probiotics, such as from quality probiotic companies such as Klaire Laboratories.

Fermentation of vegetables can also add more healthy bacteria to your gut flora, but avoid yogurt because dairy products must be 100% eliminated from your diet if you have Lyme disease.

The more toxins you have in your body, the better chance Lyme disease will take over your body.

An easy way to get rid of the toxins is to exercise. When you exer-

PARK RIDGE

Zoning, building depts. to get new offices

Borough officials will be receiving bids for minor renovations to Borough Hallʼs second floor on Sept. 30 to accommodate a move by the building, planning/zoning and fire prevention departments.

With estimates near the noncompetitive bidding threshold of $44,000, officials decided to solicit bids for the renovations

needed to relocate the building and zoning staff and facilities.

Both are on the Borough Hallʼs first floor at 53 Park Ave., and often residents and contractors seeking information and permits for local projects add to the number of visitors coming in-person to the first floor.

The second floor houses a conference room, OEM, mayorʼs

office, and council chambers.

Borough Administrator Julie Falkenstern said approximately $50,000 was set aside in 2021ʼs capital budget for the renovations.

She said though they anticipated bids to be in the $30,000 to $40,000 range, bids were being solicited in case they exceeded the bid threshold.

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cise, you will end up sweating out the toxins. In addition, exercise is good for the joints, the brain, and the heart as well.

The typical laboratory test done for diagnosis of Lyme disease is the Western blot or the Elisa test. These tests are not completely reliable so there may be false negatives or false positives.

One of the best treatments for Lyme disease is hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy. Although itʼs usually considered alternative healthcare, HBOT is now being used in hospitals as a post Covid19 treatment as well as helping with Lyme disease.

In regards to Lyme disease it is also recommended to get a qEEG which measures the brain waves and discovers what areas of the brain are not functioning well in a process called brain mapping.

After the brain mapping, Lyme patients will usually receive neurofeedback treatments that may

help reduce any symptoms associated with the Lyme bacterial infection.

GREAT SPECIAL OFFERS! ALL FREE! To show our commitment to the Lyme community, we are giving away FREE Hyperbaric Chamber Oxygen Therapy (normally $125) for the first seven people who contact our offices.

I am also very excited to announce we will be hosting a live in-person Womenʼs Wine and Wellness event on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 pm.. This amazing event will have free wine, free health lectures, free healthy snacks, and free pampering and therapeutic services for all the wonderful women to function better, feel better and live better.

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River Vale Seniors’ Halloween luncheon

The River Vale Seniors will be attending a Halloween luncheon at the River Vale Country Club on Oct. 22, with costumes optional. This is a members-only event. Reservations should be made by Oct. 6. The cost is $15 per person.

New members are always welcome. Join the club for $15

by Oct. 6 and youʼll be able to

attend the luncheon and any other activity the club plans for the coming year.

“We are planning many activities including an appearance by a past and present newspaper columnist in March,” weʼre told.

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From listening to music to ordering groceries, almost all aspects of our daily lives are connected to the Internet in ERIC KOHLMEIER some way.

Nearly a third of Americans say theyʼre “almost constantly” online, with 81% using the Internet at least once a day.

But our always-connected nature can come with risks: The FBIʼs Internet Crime Complaint Center averages more than 900 complaints a day; the center recorded $2.71 billion in victim losses in 2019.? Here are some ways you can help protect your family online.

1. Learn to spot imposter scams. Have you ever received a

call, text, or email purporting to be from your credit card provider regarding suspicious activity detected on your account? It could be a scammer trying to convince you to share sensitive information that would enable them to access your accounts.

Increasingly, these criminals may be able to spoof caller ID or an email address so it appears they are legitimate. When in doubt, do not respond. Instead, alert your provider about the suspicious communication. Learn more about how to spot common scams at.wellsfargo.com/scams.

2. Manage and monitor your credit. If your data has been compromised through a security breach, consider placing a fraud alert on your credit file with the three major credit bureaus. Visit consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft for more

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Greater PV Woman’s Club meets Sept. 27

The Greater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club will be having their first club meeting on Monday, Sept.

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More than 1 million children were victims of identity fraud in 2017, according to one study from banking industry research firm Javelin Strategy & Research.?

3. Limit what you share on social media. Thieves scour social media profiles for clues to security questions, passwords, and other information that could help them impersonate potential victims online.

First, set your profiles to private—and encourage your family members to do the same. Also, restrict your social media contacts to people you know personally.

Finally, watch what information you disclose. Revealing too much personal information in

your social profiles can put you at greater risk of identity theft, especially if your bank or other companies use that information to verify your identity.

4. Protect your home network. Create a strong password for your wireless network in your home. Consider using a unique phrase with a mix of letters and numbers. Avoid using any part of your email address or information shared on social media, like the name of your pet, favorite movie, or anything else someone could easily guess. When you are configuring your router, the Department of Homeland Security recommends choosing the Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) setting, which is the strongest encryption option.?

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Knights at OLMC donate to kids’ charity

The Knights of Columbus Council #4486, at Our Lady of Mercy Church, recently donated $1,000 to The Mary Therese Rose Fund.

Mary Therese Rose Crilly was born with Joubert syndrome, a rare disorder in infants and children whose brains don't develop correctly. She received excellent care at home from family and dedicated medical professionals.

The council tells Pascack Press, “Unfortunately, many special needs children in our area are not so fortunate and are denied needed therapies and equipment because of lifetime insurance benefit limits or simple denial of reasonable claims.”

In response to this need, Maryʼs family and friends established the Mary Therese Rose Fund to benefit children cared for at the Valley Hospital Center for Child Development.

Since it was established, the Mary Therese Rose Fund has helped families pay for needed equipment such as orthotics, braces, and standers and has funded activities such as therapeutic horseback riding.

“By reaching out to special needs children in this way, it is our goal to help them reclaim and savor some of the simple joys of childhood denied them by their disabilities,” the council said.

It added, “Mary Therese Rose passed away in January 2003. In gratitude for her life, and to honor her memory, supporters of the Mary Therese Rose Fund continue to work so that other special children can experience the simple joys of childhood as Mary did.”

Lisa Crilly, founder and mother of Mary Therese Rose; Tom Kistler, Deputy Grand Knight, Council #4486, Park Ridge.

The council said, “The money and volunteers for their support which was raised and donated by every year. Due to your generosity, the Knights for this charity (as we are able to help fund these charwell as other charities) comes itable organizations and help peoexclusively from our annual Dis- ple with disabilities”. abilities Drive, which takes place For more information on The every April. Our members collect Mary Therese Rose Fund, visit money at several Park Ridge and marythereserose.org. For more Montvale intersections.” information on Knights of ColumTom Kistler, Deputy Grand bus Council #4486, visit Knight, told Pascack Press, “We uknight/4486 or find them on Facewould like to thank our community book: kofc4486.

But at this level of politics it does not matter if youʼre a Republican or Democrat. What matters is having responsible people with no agenda on the job for the whole Township, not only longtime friends and family. This is what we have under Mayor Peter Calamari. The connections to all departments in this town and boards are endless, just not enough space to list.

But feel free, Township residents, to go online to Township Taxpayers Group, facebook.com/groups/6419533492967 19. You can see the comments on many subjects.

Voting does not mean just because you are a Republican or Democrat you have to go in and vote the line. Please consider the Independents running in Column 6: Councilman Mike DeSena, an engi-

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JoAnne Gagliano, president Debbi Greiner, vice president Linda Tyndall, secretary Mike DeAngelo, trustee Kevin Marino, trustee Roxbury Condo Board of Directors Westwood

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Mike Werfel, a financial planner who unfortunately lost by 13 votes four years ago, is running as an Independent. Kevin Zitko, our dedicated fire chief and Ambulance Corps volunteer and EMT, and who is a businessman, also is running for council.

All three, DeSena, Werfel, and Zitko, are in Column 6. We all have a chance to break this very bonded connected group — as I call them the old regime, or the Republican Machine — that have run this town for years for their own benefit along with friends and family.

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Boots: WW takes a strong start, but Paterson wins Horst at shortstop with catlike reflexes timed his leap perfectly, and stabbed a rocket off the bat of a Paterson FD player. Anthony Pomo at third base made a similar grab on a missile ripped along the

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Tyron D. Franklin

baseline denying PFD a certain double.

Lt. Mark Foley, sporting a distinctly diverse and sporty “throwback” look in his apparel choices (knee-length basketball shorts and baseball leggings), made a running/diving one-handed catch in short right centerfield, with base runners on, to end an inning.

And second baseman Sgt. Anthony Piccinich looked sharp as the middle man in a well turned and exciting 6-4-3 double play: Horst to Picinnich to Teehan.

WPD beat the PFD, 6-3, in the opener and confidence was running high. But alas, we got

drubbed by PPD in the championship finale, 11-3, extending Patersonʼs 4-0 dynastic record in the annual Tyron D. Franklin Memorial Tournament.

This year, detective Franklinʼs parents, Belinda Howard and Larry Franklin, along with his sister, Bevennia Marks, gifted the players commemorative caps. Bavennia, now a Paterson police officer, goes to work every day with her brotherʼs badge number — 4637 — pinned over her heart. She threw out the tournamentʼs first pitch for the second year in a row. She must have been practicing because she nailed it!

Piccinch, Pastor Sutton, and Belinda spoke passionately about losing Tyron — and fretfully about the work law enforcement and fire service members continue to do in todayʼs emotionally charged and divisive climate.

In the sergeantʼs words, the work of first responders “is more a calling than a job.”

Every person on the field, and in the stands, was there to honor our fallen native son Paterson Detective Tyron D. Franklin, and to show deep appreciation and gratitude for his peers working every day to keep us safe. We know that we can all sleep more easily at night because of them.

So congratulations, Paterson PD. Thank you and the Paterson FD members who gave up your weekend to come to Westwood and make this tournament an event we all look forward to each year.

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Thanks to the players from the Westwood Menʼs Softball League: Jay Garcia, Chris Ennico, Anthony Pomo, Jay Rottino, and Tyler Cronin. They all filled in ably for our WWVFD. Thanks to the umpires, including Westwoodʼs own eagleeyed Yash Risbud. Eric Steinberg and John Gentile were behind the plate and generously donated their fees to the cause.

Thanks to Father Rich Kelly, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Rochelle Park, for his generous donation — and for his parishioner Anna Petrilloʼs lovely rendition of our national anthem.

Thanks to the local restaurants that donated the delicious repast, and to Lady Diane, Debbie, Celeste, Miriam, Amanda, Belinda, Tiesa and NaRiah: the beautiful women of Lebanon Baptist Church who served it up.

Thanks to my council colleagues — Christopher Montana, Robert Bicocchi, Erin Collins, Beth Dell, Cheryl Hodges, and Jodi Murphy — every one of whom showed up in support of this event.

Thanks to Council President Beth Dell, who secured the event insurance, served the grub, and stuck around to help with the clean up! (Sheʼs a hands-on council president!)

Thanks also to Montana, who

chauffeured Stephanie Wilhelm and Sue Swift, two of our local seniors, to and from the event.

These ladies really wanted to attend and had a great time!

Thanks to Police Chief Michael Pontillo, who attended back-to-back local tournaments this weekend and last [at the first annual Haydn S. Smith Basketball Tournament], supporting his community despite a busy off-duty schedule with his wife and three young daughters.

And to WWPD Deputy Chief Jay Hutchinson for sacrificing a Saturday that was perfectly made for “pontooning,” but who chose instead to come out in support of his departmentʼs outstanding community based initiative.

Thanks to Paramus PD Officer in Charge of Community Affairs Lt. James Teehan for holding down first base duties.

Thanks to WPD Dispatcher Alyssa “Liz” Bobadilla and to trusted WPOs Joe Pavone, Ryan Sestanovich, and Stephanie Laurent for food transport. (It all arrived intact — with no nibbles.)

Thanks to the local merchants who provided raffle prizes. And thanks again to DJ Chris Speights.

And for all the Westwood residents who came out to show support including retired WWPD chief Robert Burroughs, WWPD reserve capt. emeritus Mayo Credle, Lou and Toni Ann Migliore (of Bugging Out), Tina and Shel-

don Jackson, Daniel “Mickey” Ricciardella, Lois Durden Bent, Frank and Susanne Nobile, Joan Gardner, and Dolores Barksdale.

Thanks to WWVAC members 1st Lt. Matt Foley, 2nd Lt. Nicole De Joie, Jeri Bowman, Nolan Foley and Rush Sherman.

They brought the rig, watched over everyoneʼs health and safety, and pitched in to help as needed.

Thanks to the WPD members Michael Fortunate, Detective Sean Roche, Dean McCarroll, and Danielle Neuberger for their on-and-off-the-field efforts at making Westwood proud of our police department.

And a special thank you to the WPOA and WPDʼs Sgt. Anthony Piccinich. Westwoodʼs police officers, firefighters and ambulance corps volunteers are the salt of the earth. Their dedication to our community is deeply appreciated by this mayor and council — and by everyone we represent.

Westwood might be the physical and commercial “Hub of the Pascack Valley.” But it is our people, generous of spirit, coming together to celebrate our communityʼs finest hours — and who lift each other up during our darkest ones — who make the wheel go ʻround.

— The author is mayor of the Borough of Westwood

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Itʼs going to be a busy fall in Westwood! The Westwood Recreation Department has announced its fall 2021 lineup of classes for kids, teens and adults.

Returning to the schedule after last yearʼs Covid-19 disruptions are Ballet and Kiddie Hop; Happy Piano for pre-K–kindergarten, Soccer and Sports Squirts; golf and tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, and girlsʼ volleyball.

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Anthony A. MANCINI

Anthony A. Mancini, 93, of Emerson, passed away on Sept. 16, 2021.

He was born and raised in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx and was always proud of his roots as well as his lifelong friends from Harrington Avenue.

He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Philippine Sea. He married the love of his life, Julia, with whom he created a wonderful family of five children and eight grandchildren.

He worked for New York Telephone and IBEW Local 3 for more than 40 years, during which time he became a foreman.

Anthony was a parishioner of R.C. Church of the Assumption in Emerson. He was most proud of his many years as a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas More, where he gave many hours of his time, whether it be fixing the building, cooking for the brothers, or volunteering his time for those less fortunate.

Tony, or Grandpa Tony, as he was known, was a very talented man who was always there to lend a hand, whether it be fixing a furnace or building a birdhouse; no chore was too large or small for him to help.

He was also considered the glue of the family by his many cousins and nephews. More than anything he was proud of and loved by his eight adoring grandchildren: Christopher, Justin, Michael, Danielle, Dana, Christina, Gabriella and Emily. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Anthony was predeceased by his parents Nicola and Sylvia (née DʼAguilo) Mancini, his sister Bambina Dawes, and his brother Joseph.

He is survived by his loving wife Julia (née Morello) and his children Diana, Michael and Pamela (née Eck) Mancini, Theresa and Christopher Petermann, Susan and Neal Ferris, and Julie Ann and Christopher Leopold, as well as his aforementioned grandchildren.

A mass celebrating Anthonyʼs life and faith was held at R.C. Church of the Assumption, Emerson, with entombment at Garden of

Motion; Theatre Games and Improv with drama coach Krista Reagan; magic with “magical arts” teacher Johnathan Blair; pre-K–kindergarten art class with Abrakadoodle; and Art of Craft and Cartooning with artist/instructor Elise Miguel.

Adults can choose from recreational or power volleyball, opengym basketball, intermediate or beginner tennis and yoga with Tori! instructor Tori Karach.

For classes held in the Westwood Community Center, wearing of masks is highly recommended.

Included in the 2021 Fall Program Guide is registration information for other Westwood recreation programs including basketball, wrestling, Teen Center, Special Needs Activity Program, ForeverYoung and the Westwood Recreation Preschool.

For more information visit westwoodnj.gov/179/recreation, like and follow @westwoodnjrec on facebook.com/westwoodnjrec and instagram.com/westwoodnjrec, email recreation@westwoodnj.gov or call (201) 664-7882.

Kids fishing contest swims back Oct. 16

The 28th annual Kid Fishing Contest sponsored by the Friends of the Pascack Brook will be held on Saturday Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.

All children, age 4–16, are invited to fish the Pascack Brook between St. John R.C. Church in Hillsdale and Brookside Place in Westwood.

Any child who wants to help stock the brook with fish should be accompanied by an adult and meet in the parking lot of St. John R. C.

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In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Knights of Columbus, Council #2188, St. Thomas More, 40 Crest St., Westwood, NJ 07675 or Spectrum for Living, 210 Rivervale Road, River Vale, NJ 07675.

Dolores D. NEWMAN

Dolores D. Newman, 83, of East Fallowfield, Pa., formerly of Montvale, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 at Brandywine Hospital.

Born in Linden, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Tess Chanowich Dooley and the wife of Albert H.Newman Jr., with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage in August.

Dolores was very proud of her Russian heritage.

She was a member of St. Malachi Church, Doe Run. She graduated Linden High School in 1956 and Douglass College, Rutgers University, in 1960, where she was a proud member of both alumni associations.

After college Dolores taught high school in Middletown, New Jersey. Her career continued as a substitute teacher in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and she retired as a substitute teacher/aide from Octorara and Coatesville School District.

Dolores and her husband were members of Coatesville Country Club for many years.

She loved traveling, photography, her collection of dolls, and putting together photo albums. Most of all, she was a devoted wife, mother, and sister, and a loyal friend to many.

In addition to her husband, Albert, Dolores is survived by her two sons, Albert H. Newman III of West Chester and John H. Newman of Harleysville; her daughter, Tessa Ribble (Matthew) of Fairview, Tenn.; her three grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Rosemary, Henry and Louis Ribble; her sister, Arlene Bodholt of Ewing Township and her devoted children, Jeffrey, Jason and Jessica; her brother, Ronald Dooley and his wife, Carol, of East Lansing, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition, the

Cavalier family of Landenberg were very near and dear to her heart, especially children William and Annie.

Memorials in Doloresʼ honor may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association at phassociation.org.

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laugh. If you knew him, you have probably been a victim of one of his elaborate pranks/practical jokes.

Mike was a longtime member of Westwood Elks Lodge.

A Mass celebrating Michaelʼs life and faith was held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in the Township of Washington. Interment, George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Spring House, P.O. Box 9233, Paramus, NJ 07653 and/or Miracle on the Mountain, P.O. Box 1596, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.

Peter “Scott” Ryan, 60, of Wakefield, Mass., formerly of Woodcliff Lake, passed away on Sept. 10, 2021.

Scott was the owner of Ryan & Son Roofing Co. in Wakefield. He is Kathy survived by his wife SOVA Molina (née Orrigo) and by his children Kathy Sova (née Krey), 61, of Bianca Ryan and Tyler Ryan, his sis- Salisbury, Md., formerly of Hillsdale, ter Lori Ryan, and brothers Sean and passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, George Ryan. He was the son of 2021.

Peter and Jill Ryan.

Kathy was the loving mother of Stacey of Ellicott Michael J. Baltimore, City, CANGELOSI Md., and Jonathan Michael J. Cangelosi, 58, of the of Laceyville, Pa. Township of Washington, passed Cherished grandaway on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. mother to Kayli.

Beloved husDevoted daughband of Mary T. ter to Philip W. Krey of Hillsdale.

Cangelosi (née Beloved sister to Mary Jo Krey, McGrath). Devoted Philip Krey and his wife Lisa, son of Helena Can- Michael Krey and his wife Christine, gelosi and the late and Patrick Krey. Dear aunt to Alicia John Cangelosi Jr. Krey, Devon Krey, and Liam Krey.

Dearest brother of She is predeceased by her mothJohn P. Cangelosi er, Dolores Krey.

(Carolyn), Ann Dixon (Chris), and A graduate of Villanova UniverDavid Cangelosi (Manuel). Cher- sity, Kathy worked for Dun & Bradished son-in-law of Margaret J. street in New York City before movMcGrath, brother-in-law to Tom ing to Maryland, and later worked as McGrath, Patrick (Indira) McGrath, a credit analyst for Fulton Bank in Katy McGrath, Rob Golabek and a Delaware. doting uncle to Anastasia, Maria, Friends and family will rememLucy, Brigid, Joseph and Sophia. ber Kathyʼs vibrant personality and Born in Westwood, he spent enthusiasm for life, sense of humor, most of his life in the Township of enjoyment of the outdoors, and pasWashington. He loved playing sionate devotion to her children. She sports, especially softball, and deeply cherished her long-standing enjoyed four consecutive champi- friendships and the greatest joy in life onships as a key player on the Brew- was her grandchild, Kayli. erʼs softball team.

A Memorial Mass celebrating Mike was an owner/operator of Kathyʼs life and faith was held at St. Carney Tree Service in Wyckoff and John the Baptist R.C. Church in retired in 2008.

Hillsdale, with inurnment at AscenFor the last 50 years, Mike sion Cemetery in Airmont, N.Y. enjoyed camping with his wife and others at Hidden Pond Campsites in Dorothy L. Brant Lake, N.Y. Other than his SEICKEL beloved dog, Roxie, fishing was his passion, and he always told stories of Dorothy L. Seickel (née Cashow he fought and landed the “Big savell), 91, of Rockleigh, previously One.” of Emerson, passed away on WedMike loved to make people nesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

Church or the ball field by Brookside Place in Westwood at 7 a.m. the day of the contest. It would help to bring a clean spackle bucket to help stock with.

The Westwood Elks Lodge #1562 will serve hamburgers, hotdogs, and soda. The Lodge is at 523 Kinderkamack Road.

Donations are welcome at Friends of the Pascack Brook, P.O. Box 84, Hillsdale, NJ 07642.

Predeceased by beloved husband Eugene F. Seickel. Devoted mother of Kurt Seickel and wife Tara, grandchildren Kurt Jr. and his wife Julie, Brandon and Kyle; son Scott Seickel and wife Melanie, grandchildren Kailyn, Rebecca, Scott Jr., and Ryan; daughter Kathryn Weiss and husband Ronald, grandchildren Ronald, Katelyn, Robert, and Kenneth; daughter Suzanne Gray and husband David, grandchildren William, Alexander and Kevin. Brother Frank Cassavell and wife Barbara. Brother Ed Cassavell and wife Lois. Dear Cousin Honey and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral service was held at Zion Lutheran Church in Westwood. Interment, George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

The family would appreciate memorial donations in honor of Dorothy to the Alzheimerʼs Association.

Jeanne Marie WALSKY

Jeanne Marie Walsky (née Gerlando), 89, longtime resident of Woodcliff Lake, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Jeanne grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and graduated from Bishop McDonnell High School in 1950.

She is predeceased by her husband, Harold Walsky, and is survived by her children Andrea Kircher of Ramsey, Philip Walsky of New Market, Maryland, and her grandchildren Theresa Kircher Luciano, Jeanne Kircher, Christine Walsky, and Aidan Walsky.

Jeanne was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved to read, solve (mostly) crossword puzzles, travel, and was a true “Star Trek” fan.

Her biggest joy was being involved in the lives of her beloved grandchildren—a role that can never be replaced. Her love, warmth, wisdom and spunky “Brooklyn Girl” sense of humor will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew her.

Although Jeanne spent most of her life in New Jersey, you could never take the “Brooklyn” out of the “Brooklyn Girl.”

“Here I go and here I go.”

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Saint Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital.

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The annual Governorʼs Environmental Excellence Awards honor outstanding environmental performance, programs and projects around the state.

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School, at 600 School St., took flood damage in historic Tropical Storm Ida, which struck Sept. 1–3, a week before the term—and Mortimerʼs first school day as interim superintendent—was to begin.

Mayor Peter Calamari posted on Sept. 2 that “the southeast side of town was hit particularly hard along the Musquapsink Brook, requiring our all our emergency service and DPW personnel to work through the night.”

He said, “With reports of major

flooding at Calvin Street and Bergen Avenue, the fire department went door to door advising residents to evacuate due to the continuing rising waters.”

He said firefighters responded to President Road, Bergen Avenue, Cosman Street and Calvin Street, several condominiums in Washington Common, Bethany Community Center, and the Washington Grand garages on Ridgewood Road, where some residents needed to be rescued by boat and others required pumps

Superintendent Jill Mortimer told families on Sept. 19 that she anticipates Bethany Community Center, at 605 Pascack Road, housing all of the K-5 Washington Elementary School students “from some point in October through November.” The facility might not be up to New Jersey Department of Education’s code.

Children in grades K-5 come together in the main image from Washington Elementary School’s page on the WWRSD website.

to help remove 3–4 feet of water from their homes.”

Calamari said, “Excessive water — approximately 6 feet — in the boiler room at Washington School triggered the fire alarm,” an event that prompted a fire department response that included the setup of another pump to facilitate the waterʼs removal.

Mortimer promptly worked out and announced a plan to relocate Washington Elementary School students and some Jessie F. George Elementary School students to other schools for the start of the fall term.

In the move, Washington Elementary School principal Michael Fiorello posted, “I cannot thank the WWRSD Building and Grounds crew and George School Principal Mrs. Scaduto enough! Today they made magic happen by moving furniture and technology in order to relocate 324 students and 57 staff members to other schools. We got this!”

Mortimer updated families on Sept. 19, saying “The electrical panel was originally our main source of concern, yet I am pleased to report a temporary panel has been installed in order to get us through the school year. The WT electrical inspector will come to the school on Tuesday, and we hope to obtain his final approval.”

She said, “We made progress with our insurance adjuster, and we have approval for the new hot water heater. We will have a timeline for the replacement work early next week.”

The boiler, she said, is now the districtʼs main concern. “We were told just this week it will likely be at least six weeks before it can be replaced. We are aggressively working with the company that will be doing the work to try to move the timeline up.”

She thanked the community for “your continued support of the district. The administrators report they are receiving positive comments and input from parents, and we are grateful for that.”

And she said, “I understand everyone is anxious to learn what is happening with the Washington School repairs.”

Mortimer also addressed before- and after-care, run by Champions, which has been trying to hire staff amid the pandemic.

“Any Washington School students who attend the Champions Before/After Care Program will still use the George School Champions Program, and we will bus the students back and forth from Bethany,” Mortimer said.

She said of the unprecedented challenge, “Please understand we are working around the clock to communicate with the various contractors and to accelerate any timelines we can. We did not want to prematurely commit to the Bethany alternative due to the impact another transition may have on the students.”

She said, “However, we feel the change in location will benefit our Washington staff and students because for the longer-term, each homeroom needs to have its own designated space, and we will no longer need to occupy the specials rooms (i.e. Art, Music, Media Center, PE) in the other elementary schools, which benefits all staff and students.”

Mortimer said, “Thank you for your patience and support, as it enables us to devote time and attention to the tremendous amount of work we are doing on this project.

The Washington School staff and students are #WashingtonStrong, and we want to get them back home as soon as possible.”

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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.

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The programʼs introduction sign was placed at the intersection of Third and Fourth avenues in front of Girl Scout Park, near Westwood Regional Middle School.

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“Is it something where theyʼre coming up from complexes and developments?” he asked.

Lane asked a similar question about whether the increasing population is a result of shrinking habitat or the environment in Bergen County being a desirable place to live.

According to Tyler, the deer population problem has nothing to do with construction, but

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rather mostly has to do with the conditions of the environment.

She gave the example of Park Ridge and its mixed-use redevelopment project The James.

She said that the deer herds arenʼt going to move to the next town because of the construction; they stay where they are and look for food, water, and shelter where they can.

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chapter on lighting to the Borough Code, listing the standards that outdoor lighting must follow.

According to the agenda for the meeting, both ordinances were introduced to “to prevent misdirected or excessive artificial light, caused by inappropriate or misaligned light fixtures that produce glare, light trespass (nuisance light) and/or unnecessary sky glow.”

The reason, officials said, was due to nuisance-causing lighting in residential areas and the rise in lighting complaints during the start of the pandemic, when everyone was stuck inside for lockdown.

The council also approved Resolutions 134-2021 through 142-2021.

Public works, OEM, and storm response Each of the council members reported on their committees and liaison units. The most notable comments came from Arendacs, liaison to the Department of Public Works, and member Chris Roche, representing the Montvale Environmental Commission.

Arendacs discussed the prestorm work of the DPW and how ably crews responded to the challenges of Tropical Storm Ida. He said work already was under way to prepare for winter storms.

Roche discussed the damage Ida caused to Pascack Brook and Huff Pond. He said that the Environmental Commission and Frank DiPalma, the coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management, are working on the cleanup.

In his engineerʼs report, Andrew Hiploit said that he walked the Pascack Brook and other local waterways to assess the situation.

He shared that professionals are waiting for approval to clear and desnag the sites. He said more about the costs and process will be shared at the next meeting.

OEM Coordinator Frank DiPalma attended the meeting and also spoke about the storm, the OEMʼs swift efforts working with the Montvale Police Department to close Grand Avenue bridge, and how he is hoping that FEMA will assign a representative soon.

Charity seeks space for donation trucks The council also discussed a request from GreenDrop to lease five spaces for their donation pickup trucks. GreenDrop is a for-profit charity that collects donations of household items such as clothing, radios, televisions, and sporting equipment.

GreenDrop was invited to come back and present with more particulars on the proposal.

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• Tales and Mocktails Outdoor Bookclub meets the last Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

For Sept. 27 the selection is “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See. Members chat about a book and sip mocktails. Grownups only. Register online.

• Virtual Preschool Story Time is every Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Sessions are posted on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and the libraryʼs website.

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Plan to kick off your holiday celebrations with a trip to see the 2021 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes on Sunday, Nov. 14.

Tickets for Westwood residents went on sale on Thursday, Sept. 16 at $100 per person and include the show and coach bus.

Non-residents may purchase tickets starting Friday, Oct. 1 if available. The trip is organized by the Westwood Recreation Department.

Since 1933, The Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes has been an annual musical holiday stage show presented at Radio City Music Hall.

The 90-minute digitally enhanced show features more than 140 performers and an original musical score, and combines singing, dancing and humor.

The show is known for the Rockettesʼ iconic kick-line choreography of tap and jazz routines including “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” “Rag Dolls” and “12 Days of Christmas.”

Camels, sheep and donkeys are featured in the productionʼs “Living Nativity.”

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• Friday Friends infant and toddler storytime meets Fridays at 10 a.m. at the library. Rhymes, songs, and a short story perfect for toddlers. The program will be outside while weather permits, then will move indoors. Register online.

Runs through Nov. 5.

• The Back to School Scavenger Hunt for grades 6–12 gets you around town and outside!

Solve the riddles and take pictures of all the locations and items on the scavenger hunt, then submit your picture answers for a chance to win an owl crate book box. The list is posted on the libraryʼs website.

Runs through September.

WESTWOOD 49 Park Ave. (201) 664-0583 westwoodpubliclibrary.org • The Coloring Club for little ones in pre-K and kindergarten meets every Wednesday in September from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. outside the library. This is an unstructured coloring class where your child can build fine motor skills, socialize, and create. Register online.

• The Culture Club, hosted

by Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley, is off to Iran (virtually) when its next session takes place via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Each meetup features a presenter from a different country.

See photos and videos and learn about special places and customs.

Register by writing to literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com.

• The Coffee & Conversation group is back! The group meets Friday mornings at 10 a.m., via Zoom, to discuss todayʼs best podcasts. Each week brings a new discussion. Register online.

• The Global Read Aloud is an international read-aloud program where everyone reads the same book, “The Barren Grounds”

by David Robertson. Westwood Library is hosting a group on Google Meet and Facebook where kids grades 4–6 will read the book together—about five chapters per week, over a six-week period. The group will meet Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. starting Oct. 4. The discussion takes place over a secured, teacher-led discussion page on Facebook. Register online.

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Westwood Community Center at 11 a.m. for a 2 p.m. showtime, allowing 90 minutes for lunch and shopping. Return time is scheduled for 4 p.m.

All tickets are in the Orchestra section and can be purchased at the Westwood Community Center at 55 Jefferson Ave. Cash, checks, Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Only 50 tickets are available so interested parties are encouraged to buy tickets early.

All those wishing to attend the show please note: Radio City Music Hall will comply with New York State Covid-19 mandates.

• Persons over 12 must pro-

vide proof of at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose; • Persons fully vaccinated two weeks before Nov. 14 are not required to wear a mask while in Radio City Music Hall; • Persons under the age of 12 must provide a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event; • Children 2–11 must wear a mask while inside Radio City.

For more information on this and other fun stuff to do through the rec, call Westwood Recreation Department Director Gary Buchheister at (201) 664-7882 or write gbuchheister@westwoodnj.gov.

SENIOR FELLOWSHIP MEETS OCT. 12

Residents 55 and over are invited to join the Westwood Senior Fellowship. The group next meets at the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave., on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m.

The meeting will feature a membersʼ luncheon. Feel free to join in order to partcipate. During

the year the group enjoys luncheons, trips, and special events.

“Spokesperson Judy Maribo said, “Come and join us and make new friends.” We look forward to bringing you the senior fellowshipʼs programming into fall. For more information, call Judy at (201) 664-3614.

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Congregation Bʼnai Israel is accepting applications for 2021–2022 Hebrew School.

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) 2652272. Congregation Bʼnai Israel is an innovative Conservative temple at 53 Palisade Ave. For more information visit bisrael.com.

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• Township residents Nahndi and Azure Bush will be at the library for a Childrenʼs Author Visit on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.

They will read their new book, “LiLi Rabbit, Eat Your Vegetables!” and share something special.

This program is outside and will be rescheduled if weather is poor.

Register online.

• Fall Story Time for ages 2–5 meets at the library on Thursdays at 10 a.m. The program will be outside while weather permits, then will move indoors. Register online.

Runs through Nov. 4.

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