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A forum held Jan. 15 at the Bergen Family Center empanelled women leaders to discuss human sex trafficking, described as a growing crisis fueling a $150 billion worldwide criminal enterprise. “Traditionally, everyone always thought that sex trafficking only occurred in foreign countries, where handcuffed women were smuggled into brothels. But, in 2015, I had an eye-opening experience,” said moderator Liz Corsini, Bergen Family Center vice president. “After hosting an assembly at Dwight Morrow High School about sex trafficking, a female student told me that she had been approached at Ben and Jerryʼs Ice Cream store in Englewood by a ʻwell-dressedʼ man inviting her to a photo shoot. He took her phone number and contacted her repeatedly,” Corsini said. “The FBI later confirmed that he fit the description and tactics of a notorious sex trafficker,” Corsini said. “For years since, we have received countless reports from students who
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PICTURED: A road closure in mid-January to upgrade a CSX railroad crossing at Broad Street and Broadway in Norwood added to area traffic delays. Beginning Jan. 27, a portion of Blanch Avenue will be closed through May 2020. BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
Beginning Monday, Jan. 27, Blanch Avenue between Livingston Street and West Street, Closter—a 980-foot section of the road—will be closed to traffic through May as Rockland Electric continues installation of an underground transmission line, part of a two-year project to improve electric service reliability for 14,000 customers in 10 Northern Valley communities. The road closures follow a recent nearly two-month shut-
down of Broad Street in Norwood, which angered local business owners who criticized Rockland Electric officials for the untimely shutdown, lack of communication and claimed a major dropoff in sales during the yearʼs busiest retail season, from November through the holidays. During a heated meeting in mid-December, Rockland Electric officials said the closures were necessary to upgrade the electrical transmission infrastructure and pledged to communicate better with local business owners. Another
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local road detour occurred Jan. 13–16 when CSX Corp. repaired the railroad grade crossing on Broad Street at Broadway in Norwood, following repeated complaints by public officials, residents, and the police department for more than a year.
Blanch Avenue closure Rockland Electric officials said the closed portions of Blanch Avenue contain no residential or commercial buildings, which
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A handful of Suez customers and public officials showed up Jan. 21 in Hackensack at an administrative law hearing to express opposition to a surcharge of up to 85 cents per month on 200,000 customer bills as part of a proposed plan to cover its costs—and earn a profit— to replace customersʼ lead service lines. The hearing, directed by Office of Administrative Law Judge Jacob Gertsman, offered opportunities for public input at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for the record. Held at One Bergen County Plaza, it was attended by five customers including two municipal officials; however, both public officials present said they were speaking as Suez customers and not representing their respective boroughs. The hearing was part of a formal process initiated in March 2019 when Suez North America filed a petition to begin a two-year pilot program to remove customer lead service lines in hopes of eliminating lead in its system. The proposed plan would charge a customer $1,000 to replace their lead line, running from the curb into the home or business. Suez owns the water pipe (i.e. service line) from the main in the center of the street to the curb; the customer owns the service line from the curb into their home or business. Following legal motions in the case between Suez and the state Rate Counsel, which represents
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Panel: Human sex trafficking now ‘in our backyards’ for procuring sex workers, victims are often jailed for prostitution. “Another number that sticks in my mind is 12—because 12 is the average age of girls who are sex trafficked,� said Huttle. “So, we cannot address gender violence without addressing the racial and gender injustice that defines and feeds the sex trade.�
Can policies and legislation push back on the issue? Anti-human trafficking efforts in New Jersey are bolstered by the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking and legislation such as the Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection and Treatment Act, which organized state law enforcement to respond to the crisis and initiate protective efforts. Huttle championed the state law enacted in 2013, right before New Jersey hosted the Super Bowl in East Rutherford. The annual football game—this year set for Feb. 2 in Florida—is known to be a prime potential place for sex trafficking, said Huttle. She is currently drafting a bill that follows the Equality Model, a five-pronged legal
approach that addresses repealing current laws that call for arresting people in prostitution, providing trauma-informed services for those wishing to exit the sex trade, penalizing buyers, continuing to criminalize pimps, traffickers, brothel owners and illicit massage parlor owners and a commitment to community education. State law also disseminates warning flyers now mandated in all public bathrooms around the New Jersey Turnpike. There is also a program gaining momentum called “Locker Slam,â€? which gives students magnets that contain messages from the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking to attach to their school lockers. Corsini pointed out that combatting sex trafficking canĘźt be done just by women and she commended the many men in the audience for attending, and thanked Coach Barry Harris for the ongoing education he gives the Dwight Morrow High School athletes in proper behavior and attitudes towards young women. “Here tonight are direct service providers, hospital social workers, police officers and middle and high school educators,â€? Corsini stated. “Many of these
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have been solicited on-line and in person right here in Englewood and surrounding towns. So, I realized that sex trafficking is taking place in our own backyard!� The “Sex Trafficking: In Our Back Yard� forum brought awareness to the alarming fact that victims—often as young as 12 years old—are bought, sold and trafficked for sexual purposes, including in New Jersey. According to the International Labor Organization, there are 4.5 million victims of sex trafficking across the world. In the U.S., nearly 9,000 cases of sex trafficking were reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline and BeFree Textline, a 13% increase from the prior year, according to the Polaris Project. But, this data is incomplete, because cases are severely underreported. Some of the biggest factors that lead vulnerable youngsters to sex trafficking are poverty, homelessness, mental illness, abuse at home, the foster system, and glamorization of the sex industry. They are often groomed by sexual predators, who may even be their friends and neighbors, by advertisements and by what they see on social media. Panelist Lauren Hersh, who is the national director of World Without Exploitation, said it is critical that community leaders communicate warnings advising young people to be careful online, where she said the vast majority of sex recruiting is now taking place. “At Dwight Morrow High School, four girls came to me and showed me their phones where they were being recruited by a trafficker on Instagram,� Hersh said. Trafficking survivor Rebecca Bender is now an advocate and public speaker. She told the forum that her own horrific ordeal began with a broken family, then being manipulated by a con artist who thrust her into a life of violent physical and mental abuse. She was shuttled to multiple buyers by three traffickers in Las Vegas, branded on her back so she could be returned if she escaped. She fell into drug addiction, was arrested, and had her young child taken away from her. Bender uses nonprofit advocacy to try and change the culture while helping train law enforcement and support survivors. Englewood high school student Aaliyah Montgomery presented a report highlighting the racial and gender inequality among sex trafficking victims, saying black women and girls represent only 13% of the U.S. population but make up about 40% of sex trafficking victims. State Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle echoed the inequality, stating while males are infrequently convicted
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ratepayers, Gertsman will likely hold a hearing and issue a decision on the matter, which will then go to the state Board of Public Utilities. A final decision on a replacement program may occur in late spring or summer, said attorneys.
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2,500-plus lines replaced Earlier in 2019, after reporting elevated lead levels in nearly 15 percent of samples from late 2018, the utility initiated its own $22 million expedited lead service line replacement effort that replaced 2,517 lead lines and lead connectors. Suez said it plans to replace over 2,000 more of its lead lines and connectors in 2020. In January 2020, the utility reported lead level readings that averaged 11.2 parts per billion over sampling done June through December last year, which are below the federal 15 parts per billion drinking water standard. Lead in drinking water has been shown to cause cognitive decline and impairment, especially in children, say health officials.
Suez plan opposed On Jan. 10, Rate Counsel submitted a legal motion to Gertsman to dismiss the Suez proposal on grounds that the customer lead service line replacement plan violates well-established state law that prevents private utilities from going onto private property to perform work. They also opposed the utility from doing such work and making a profit, which Rate Counsel notes sets a bad precedent for future private utilitiesʼ work on private property. In a related matter, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law to allow public utilities, which Suez is not, to access private property to replace lead lines if a municipality passes an ordinance Opposed to surcharge to permit such access. That measure All speakers opposed the pro- was based largely on an emergency
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A nearly 150-year-old historic church in Alpine on Old Closter Dock Road—which has laid vacant for several years following its acquisition by the United Methodist Church after a protracted legal battle for ownership—was sold in December for $2.1 million to a Presbyterian congregation in nearby Rockland County, N.Y. The sale of Alpine Community Church ends nearly a year of angst by public officials, preservationists and members of its former congregation as to the historic churchʼs fate, given that the church is not protected from demolition despite being listed on the state and national historic registers.
A fundraising effort by members of a local United Methodists congregation that once worshipped at the church but then split away and lost the church after a legal battle for ownership, was unsuccessful in raising funds to re-purchase the property, said Charles Yannetti, an Alpine Community Church board member. The now non-denominational congregation holds Sunday services at an Alpine Scout Camp property. The historic property was initially listed in December 2018 for $3.45 million, which included a nearby community center and a single family home on 3.2 acres. Although much interest was initially shown, the property reportedly had conditions that restricted its value, said Yanetti. He said the church has cremated remains on site, which could cause relocation challenges,
as well as environmental constraints which may have limited development potential. The property was listed and marketed by Prominent Properties Sothebyʼs International Realty, Tenafly, and was sold on Dec. 6. The church was purchased by Church of the Lord, a Presbyterian church in Orangeburg, N.Y. Efforts to reach church officials for comment were not returned by press time. Yanetti said he has met with Church of the Lord members since the purchase “and I left the first meeting with a very positive feeling. The church will be staying [here] and isnʼt going anywhere,” said Yanetti. Yanetti said he hopes to work out future arrangements for the congregation to return to Alpine Community Church for services. He said the unused church has fallen into disrepair, with plaster falling off walls, a heating system that needs replacing, and a malfunctioning pipe organ, but the historic structure with its handhewn beams and pews remains intact. He said the new pastor told him the Korean congregation hopes to hold Sunday services and possibly a youth ministry when the church reopens in a few months, or latest by summer. ʻNo interest shownʼ “There was no interest shown by the mayor, council or townspeople to preserve or protect this building,” said Yanetti, still upset
Built in a High Victorian Gothic Revival style, the Alpine Community Church was designed by J. Cleaveland Cady and is one of two examples of his work in Bergen County (the other is Demarest’s Railroad Station).
with failed fundraising efforts to purchase the church and lack of efforts to have the church designated as a local historic landmark to prevent demolition. “Thereʼs so much history here,” said Yanetti, noting the
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• The Discovery Activity Playtime, for kids 1 to 4, meets Tuesdays until March 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. Register at the libraryʼs website. (No meeting Feb. 18.) • Minecraft, for kids 6 and up, meets Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Open to all but must register online. Must bring tablet or PC loaded with Minecraft app. • Kids 3 to 5 can join Mrs. Brecher for Craft/STEM Storytime on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. Registration required; parents or caregivers must remain with the child during storytime.
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• The Chess Club is accepting signups. Meets Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Register on libraryʼs website. • Join Mr. Chris for a silly, rocking jam and trombone parade at Magical Melodies, a musical party for kids 1 to 4 years old, Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. • At Music with Ms. Nita on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m., kids 1 to 4 can enjoy a fun music and movement program. • Yoga is on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. • There will be a Beginner English as a Second Language class on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 9:30 a.m. Then, there will be an intermediate class on Friday, Jan. 31 at 9:30 a.m. • Toddler Craft & Story, for kids 2 to 3, meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. until March 26. (No meeting Feb. 20.) • The 3D Print Club will teach kids age 6 and up to create their own models and prepare prints, Thursdays Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13 and 27, at 3:45 p.m. Laptop and mouse required. Children may become more confident and successful later in life by reading, writing and being more comfortable with public speaking now. Get a head start at Mighty Minds, for grades 3–5, Friday, Jan. 31 at 3:45 p.m. DEMAREST 90 Hardenburgh Ave. (201) 768-8714 www.demarestlibrary.org • Little Wigglers Storytime is back, for newborns to kids age
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Community Calendar: AT THE LIBRARY gigglinʼ good musical time, come to Music with Matty Roxx, Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. For kids ages birth to 5. • If you enjoy playing Canasta, drop in on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. and enjoy some card playing fun. • Families with children of all ages are invited to join Ms. Tracy for Drop In Storytime, which includes books, songs and a small craft. This week, itʼs offered Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. and Thursday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. • Yoga Class meets Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. Classes begin with a brief meditation, followed by gentle and thorough warm-up stretches and a series of yoga positions. Classes are taught by certified yoga instructors. $78 for six classes or $10 per class. • You donʼt need to be a techie to learn robotics! At Kidsʼ
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OLD TAPPAN 56 Russell Ave. (201) 664-3499 www.oldtappanlibrary.com • Drop in for a fun one-hour conversational English as a Second Language class on Monday, Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends and discuss everyday events and topics. • Chair Yoga begins with a brief meditation followed by gentle and thorough warm up stretches and yoga positions, Monday, Jan. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. • For unforgettable, wigglinʼ,
Coding Club, use simple, colorbased coding language and coding markers to learn. OzoBot introduces the concepts of coding, deductive reasoning and robotic behavior in easy-to-understand ways. No experience necessary. Register for each session separately. Open to grades 2–5. Meets next Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 3:30 p.m. • Books for Babies, for infants up to 18 months, meets Thursday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. Ms. Tracy will have stories, songs perfect for your littlest learners, bubbles, and more, with time for parents and caregivers to mingle afterwards. • Join other Maj Jongg enthusiasts for Maj Jongg Madness on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. Open to all adults—beginners and experts alike. • Zumba Gold will keep you moving! Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Cost is $8 per class.
of nearby Closter to bring their farm goods down to the Hudson River for shipment by sailboat to New York Cityʼs markets. After they arrive at the river, the group will continue along another former wagon road to what was once a fishermenʼs hamlet known as “Cape Fly Away,” and then on to a former “excursion grove,” where New Yorkers came to picnic in the decades after the Civil War. This hike, about 3 miles round-trip and taking about 2 hours, traverses some steep slopes and is rated moderate. To confirm if weather is questionable on the evening of this hike, or if trails may be too icy to conduct the hike, call (201) 768-1360, ext. 108.
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ʻHistoric and beautifulʼ “Weʼre glad that it has come to this and hope that the new owners enjoy this historic and beautiful house of worship,” said Alpine Mayor Paul Tomasko Jan. 22. Tomasko said that much effort was made by the mayor and council to help facilitate transition of the historic church to a new congregation. When the 150-year-old church was first listed for sale in late 2018, the property description noted it was zoned for construc-
tion of large-lot, single-family homes, leading to speculation that the church might be demolished and replaced by a mega-mansion or two. Asked if Alpine might take additional steps in the future to protect the church from possible demolition, Tomasko said “weʼre going to do what we can do in that direction.” He said a first step is to “heighten the awareness” of the churchʼs historic status with a historic marker, which will be placed there. Tomasko said local officials have been working with county officials for about a year and hope to have a historic marker placed
Blanch Avenue should lessen potential impacts. “Work adjacent to two bridges located on this section of Blanch Ave. requires the closing. The closed portion of Blanch Ave. has no residential or commercial buildings on it. Because of the road closing, some local Closter neighborhoods and businesses—along West Street and Herbert Avenue, for example—cannot be accessed from Norwood directly. They can be accessed from local Closter roads coming from the south,” said Rockland Electric officials in a statement released Jan. 22. Both Norwood and Closter Police Departments had posted road closure alerts on Jan. 22 to Facebook pages to inform residents. According to Rockland officials, detour signs will be posted to help manage the road closure, and officials released a map image outlining the road closure and detours. Officials said a truck route detour will be posted for Railroad Avenue access from Naugle Street. FROM PAGE 1
Truck detour details The truck detour from Railroad Avenue will be as follows: Railroad Avenue to Naugle Street, Naugle Street to Closter Dock Road, Closter Dock Road to Harrington Avenue, and Harrington Avenue to Livingston Street. No through-truck access will be available on Van Sciver Street and West Street, officials said. Residents and drivers with questions on detours or the project were directed to call Orange and Rocklandʼs Customer Assistance
Department at (877) 434-4100. Michael Donovan, a utility spokesman, said the overall project is designed to enhance electric service reliability, accommodate increased electric load growth and further protect the electric system from storms for approximately 14,000 Rockland Electric customers in 10 Northern Valley communities. These include: Closter, Norwood, Old Tappan, Northvale, Cresskill, Demarest, Harrington Park, Alpine, Haworth and Rockleigh. The underground transmission
on the church property soon. The proposed plaque, made of local bluestone, notes the church was dedicated on Aug. 17, 1871, and designed by renowned architect J. Cleaveland Cady. “Fishermen, quarrymen and laborers and local business people contributed to its construction. For generations, it has been a focal point of Alpine,” reads part of the plaqueʼs inscription. Tomasko said the plaque will note it is “sponsored by the Borough of Alpine.” Currently, most historic preservation advocates note the only legal mechanism to protect a historic property from demolition is for a municipal historical com-
line is being installed within public roadways from Harings Corner substation in Old Tappan along Orangeburgh Road to Broadway to Broad Street to Blanch Avenue to West Street and will end on Michaels Lane at the Closter substation. “The overall $28 million project, which began in 2018, also includes substantial upgrades for the Harings Corner and Closter substations, which are due for completion at the end of October 2020,” said Donovan. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
mission to nominate and designate the property as “historic” to legally prevent a developer from demolishing it. While many properties in Alpine—including Alpine Community Church—reside in an Upper Closter/Alpine historic district, the district designation provides little protection should a property owner wish to demolish the property, say local historians.
Although Alpine passed an ordinance in December 2016 creating a historical preservation commission—which could recommend such designations—it was not clear why no current commission exists. The church is listed on state and national historic registers, but those listings do not provide protection against demolition.
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Muhlenberg College encourages students in every major to study abroad while earning college credit towards their degree. In fact, 56 percent of Muhlenberg graduates from the Class of 2019 studied abroad at least once during their college career, and between 250 and 300 students study abroad each year. In Fall 2019, Sabrina Pfeiffer, class of 2021, from Closter, attended FSU: Theatre Academy
London in England. Theatre Academy London is a theatre-training program which enables students to study in London with some of the cityʼs leading theatre artists and earn major academic credit towards their degrees. TAL offers a uniquely wide range of conservatory-style courses; from acting to playwriting: from stage combat to directing; from movement to Shakespeare.
The following local residents were named to the Hamilton College Deanʼs List for the 2019 fall semester: • Courtney Brunet of Northvale, a senior majoring in world politics and a graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School
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The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Haworth is offering a Play Group Get-Together for all moms, dads, and grandparents and their infants/preschoolers. The play group is held weekly on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. “You will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences,” organizers told Northern Valley Press. “Coffee, tea and refreshments will be available at no cost. The play group is also free. Come, get to know your neighbors. Everyone is welcome.” The play group is at First Congregational Church, 276 Haworth Ave., Haworth. For information, call Rose at (201) 768-0537.
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your brain. Therefore, it is imperative to remove these fillings before they cause irreversible damage. If, however, you have mercury fillings that are sealed properly, do not risk exposure by removing them when they are not causing any harm. Fish is another common place mercury is found. The smaller the fish, the less mercury it has. Therefore, sardines, anchovies, and salmon are healthier choices. Also, it is important to buy fish from the Atlantic or the Mediterranean rather than the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Ocean has a much higher percentage of radiated fish due to a meltdown at a Japanese nuclear plant that occurred as a result of a tsunami a few years ago. It is not only the ocean that is filled with toxic chemicals and radioactive materials; our drinking water may contain toxic chemicals like fluoride, chlorine, or lead that may cause brain damage. Fluoride, one of the planetʼs
most dangerous neurotoxins, is found in toothpaste as well, so I recommend getting fluoride-free toothpaste, in addition to getting a water filter to remove these toxic substances. Lead is also found in old paint and old houses in addition to our drinking water. Think about where you might be encountering heavy metals and take steps to prevent continued exposure. Your brain health depends on being free from these harsh metals, and your health will benefit overall if you remove them from your life. If you are interested in learning about ways to naturally improve your childʼs brain health without drugs or surgery please attend our FREE lecture, “How to Holistically Raise a Healthy Child,” in our Emerson office, 85 Kinderkamack Road, on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Seating is limited, so call (201) 261-2150 today to reserve your spot.
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IMPACT ZONE—a full-service fitness and sports performance facility in Norwood—has officially partnered with the Parkinsonʼs Foundation. Young Onset Parkinsonʼs disease occurs in people younger than 50 years of age. It affects between 2% and 10% of the 1 million people with Parkinsonʼs disease in the US. Symptoms include tremors and impaired balance and coordination. It has surfaced that many people in the surrounding areas have been diagnosed with Parkinsonʼs. One of the patients who is very close to IMPACT ZONE is
Christina Korines works with Fitness Expert Brian Long at IMPACT ZONE in Norwood. The boxing training is helping her deal with the impact of Young Onset Parkinson’s disease. Christinaʼs success and are happy to be a part of her journey. “We look forward to seeing her excel and continue to thrive,” IMPACT ZONE said in a statement. “On behalf of the Parkinsonʼs Foundation and IZ, please show your support to this and all other foundations to help find a cure for those affected.” To learn more about the
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Quoting the writer Amit Kalantri in “Wealth of Words,” one local board certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric and general laparoscopic surgery makes the case for looking and feeling oneʼs best: “Health is hearty, health is harmony, health is happiness.” Dr. Mikhail Botvinov, of Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions, says that happiness is well within anyoneʼs reach. Possessing a medical education as both a medical doctor (MD) and doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), Botvinov is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association. His surgical techniques are used to treat and address issues associated with obesity and other general surgery conditions: hernia repair, colon resection, appendectomy, procedures to prevent heartburn, and gallbladder removal. Services include: • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Often called the sleeve, this is performed by removing approximately 80% of the stomach. The remaining stomach is a tubular pouch that resembles a banana. • Adjustable gastric band. Often called the band, this involves an inflatable band that is placed around the upper portion of the
stomach, creating a small stomach pouch above the band, and the rest of the stomach below the band. • Gastric bypass. The Rouxen-Y gastric bypass, or just gastric bypass, is considered the gold standard of weight loss surgery. • Abdominal wall hernias repair. Abdominal wall (ventral, incisional, umbilical, flank) hernias can occur anywhere in the abdomen, but most often through previous incisions and at the belly button. Many hernias are repaired as elective operations, sometimes as outpatient surgery. • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A procedure in which the gallbladder is removed by laparoscopic techniques. Laparoscopic surgery, also referred to as minimally invasive surgery, describes the performance of surgical procedures with the assistance of a video camera and several thin instruments. • Lipoma removal. Most lipomas are removed surgically. Recurrences after removal are uncommon. Dr. Botvinov also offers popular weight loss seminars that empower patients to make wellinformed decisions. “We review the benefits and risks of surgery and set realistic expectations for a weight loss journey depending on your current health status and lifestyle,” Dr.
Botvinov says. “On any weight loss journey it is important that you feel comfortable and inspired by the team you choose to work with,” he adds. Based at Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center, 260 Old Hook Road, Suite 303A, Dr. Botvinov accepts most insurance plans, including Aetna, BCBS, UHC, MagnaCare, and MultiPlan Medicare. His practiceʼs website offers resources including the criteria and benefits for bariatric surgery. Dr. Botvinov completed his medical training initially at prestigious Sechenov First Moscow Institute of Medicine in Moscow, Russia, the oldest and largest national medical higher education institution in the Russian Federation. While in Russia he worked as a general surgeon at the Institute of Laser Surgery and obtained a national patent for converting a gastrointestinal device to the use of carbon dioxide laser while at the National Institute of Laser Surgery, Moscow. In the United States, Dr. Botvinov completed his medical education in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM), Westbury, New York. His surgical training was completed in Flushing Hospital,
Flushing, New York. He also completed minimally invasive, laparoscopic and bariatric training in Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Botvinov is licensed to practice medicine in New Jersey and New York. He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the American College of Physicians (ACP), the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American
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Lead pipes: informed by Suez about lead level sampling done or underway in Tenafly.
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Public or private data? Between breaks in the hearing, Suez officials, including spokeswoman Debra Vial, said the location of homeownersʼ lead lines—at least those they are aware of—are confi-
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ʻTest pitsʼ for lead Also during the break, Eric Vitale, Suez large projects and lead program manager, said the utility would dig 21 random “test pits” at locations around Tenafly—and in 23 of 57 towns served—to get data for a statistical, scientific analysis of when customer lead lines might likely be suspected to be lead. Vitale said twice to Dayton that “privacy laws” prevent Suez from revealing information about which utility and customer lines are lead. He said that the homeowner or customer may not want others to know that information or that they may not wish to replace the lead line if the home or business was being sold. Dayton told Genzer that she was told by state Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) that Suez could release data on known lead pipes owned by the utility and customers, but then Suez says that NJDEP says that data cannot be released. Only 2 percent interested Vial told Northern Valley Press earlier that of 1,000 customers contacted by Suez due to known lead on the customer side “only 2 percent agreed to consider (replacement)” due to the $3,000–$5,000 cost.
If a customer wishes to replace their line, Vial said the utility works to help secure a plumber to do the work in concert with Suezʼs replacement work. She said generally Suez does not replace its lines when it knows a customerʼs line is lead unless that customer also agrees to replace their line. Lead levels often rise if only one side of a lead service line is replaced, Vial said. “People find the expense above what they are willing to pay,” she said, noting the need for a lower-cost replacement program. On Jan. 23, Vial emailed Northern Valley Press current data on known and unknown lead service lines for its 200,000 customers. Suez estimates 5,491 known utility-owned lead service lines, 17,248 suspected goosenecks or “connectors” between mains and customer lines, and 1,469 unknown service lines. As for customer lines, Suez reports 134,000 lines have no lead, 4,577 service lines have lead, and 2,087 of the 4,577 lines have lead only on the customer side and not utility side. Also, Vial said 68,000 lines are still to be determined.
Northvale Chamber organizing blood drive The Northvale Chamber of Industry and Commerce is appealing for blood doners at its upcoming blood drive, to be held in the first floor meeting room at McGuire Senior Center, Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. The center is located at 116 Paris Ave., Northvale. All donors will receive the
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This section is based on data provided to the Northern Valley Press by neighborhood police departments. Due to pending court appearances and other variations, the following information shall be read in “press time” context.
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Westwood man charged with domestic violence
On Jan. 1, at about 8:07 a.m., Officer Andrew Soltes and Officer Anthony Butler were dispatched to a residence on the west side of Haworth on a report of a physical altercation. Upon arrival officers were met by a female complainant, who stated a 37-year-old male subject from Westwood she was currently dating had pushed her multiple times and created a disturbance within the confines of her residence. The female complainant was advised of her domestic violence rights and requested to apply for a temporary restraining order. Upon further officer interaction with the parties involved it was determined that the male subject had committed an act of simple assault under the enumerated offenses of the Domestic Violence Act. The actor responded to Haworth Police Headquarters where he was subsequently placed under arrest. The defendant was
issued a complaint-warrant charging him with simple assault. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and remanded to the Bergen County Jail.
Son assaulted father at residence
On Jan. 7, at about 6:20 a.m., Officer James DiVite and Officer Anthony Butler were dispatched to a residence on the east side of Haworth on a report of a physical altercation. Upon arrival officers were met by a male complainant who stated his 25-year-old son, a resident of Haworth, had physically assaulted him and appeared to be emotionally unstable. The subjectʼs father was advised of his domestic violence rights and declined to apply for a temporary restraining order. Upon further officer interaction with the parties involved it was determined that the male subject had committed an act of simple assault under the enumerated offenses of the Domestic Violence Act. The actor was placed under arrest and transported to New Bridge Medical Center for psychiatric evaluation. The defendant was issued a complaint-summons charging him with simple assault and released on his own recognizance.
Driver had active unpaid warrant
On Jan. 8, at about 11:27 a.m., Sgt. Gianluca Ragone con-
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On Jan. 14, at about 9:40 a.m., Officer McKeary reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Haworth Avenue with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration. Investigation revealed the 27year-old male driver from Elizabeth was operating his vehicle with a suspended driverʼs license and had multiple active arrest warrants originating from Elizabeth, New Jersey, totaling $1,250. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently released on his own recognizance. The driver was issued a total of five motor vehicle summonses.
Closter man had marijuana, heroin
On Jan. 14 at about 7:42 p.m., Sgt. Ragone reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Valley Road with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration. Investigation revealed the 43year-old male driver from Closter was in possession of controlled dangerous substances, namely marijuana and heroin, and drug paraphernalia. The actor was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth
Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently issued a complaint-summons charging him with possession of marijuana (50 grams or more), possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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ducted a motor vehicle stop on Sunset Avenue with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration. Investigation revealed the 28year-old male driver from East Orange was operating his vehicle with a suspended driverʼs license and had an active arrest warrant originating from Keansburg, N.J., totaling $1,100. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently turned over to the Keansburg Police Department. The driver was issued a total of two motor vehicle summonses.
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discussion at 8:30, Corsini realized that many more people wanted to be heard, so she announced that the dialogue would be continued that evening informally and also in follow up presentations. The informative event
emphasized the need to bring sex trafficking out of the shadows to create preventative awareness amongst communities. “I hope everyone leaves here tonight inspired to get involved,” Corsini said.
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Husband charged with assaulting wife
On Jan. 19, at about 7:03 p.m., Sgt. Ragone and Officer Soltes were dispatched to a residence on the east side of Haworth on a report of a physical altercation. Upon arrival officers were met by a female complainant who stated her 63-year-old husband from Haworth had physically assaulted her. The female complainant was advised of her
domestic violence rights and requested to apply for a temporary restraining order. Upon further officer interaction with the parties involved it was determined that the male subject had committed an act of simple assault under the enumerated offenses of the Domestic Violence Act. The actor was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was issued a complaint-warrant charging him with simple assault. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and remanded to the Bergen County Jail.
Driver with fake ID facing charges
On Jan. 20, 2019 at about 3:28 p.m., Officer James DiVite reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Grant Avenue, Oradell with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration. Investigation revealed the 52-year-old male driver from North Bergen was in possession of a fraudulent government identification. The actor was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently issued a complaint-summons charging him with possession of a fraudulent identification. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on his own recognizance. The driver was issued four motor vehicle summonses.
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Celesta King, 93, of Englewood passed on Jan. 11. Services were Jan. 16 at First Baptist Church of Englewood.
MARIE A. LUPOLI
Marie Antoinette Lupoli (nee Pefanis), 86, of Closter, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Jan. 19. Loving wife to husband Peter of 49 years. Devoted mother to her son, Charlie, and his wife, Denise, of Closter, and son, Paul of Mendon, Vt. Beloved Grammie to her four grandchildren: Matthew, Bryan, Jennifer and Tara. Dear sister to Tina and Bill. Lovingly remembered by family and many dear friends. Marie was a talented singer and dancer in her youth. She worked at Revlon, Inc. in Manhattan and then spent the final 25 years of her career as a successful
OBITUARIES
real estate agent in Closter. She was involved in the Womenʼs Club, Senior Citizens Club and was active in town politics and her community. Visitation was Friday, Jan. 24 at Moritz Funeral Home in Closter. Funeral Mass was Saturday, Jan. 25 at St Maryʼs Church in Closter.
Claire; and many other family members and friends, from both Demarest and the old Bronx neighborhood. Friends and family were invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Jan 25 at Gerryʼs Place, Norwood. No flowers or donations are requested.
ROBERT G. PILSBURY, SR.
Michael B. Ryan of Harrington Park, formerly of Tenafly and Teaneck, passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 15 after a long fight against cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Ann (nee Melone), his beloved daughter, Michelle, and cherished granddaughter, Julia. He is also survived by his loving siblings and in-laws: Sheila of Oakton, Va.; John and Rosemary of McLean, Va.; James of Oakton, Va.; Timothy and Mari Lynne of Vienna, Va.; Susan Melone of Madison, N.J.; and Carl and Ann Melone of Ridgewood, N.J. He was predeceased by his parents John and Veronica, brother Paul and brother-in-law James Melone. Mike and Mary Ann had a traditional Irish/Italian union that brought together a large extended family of Ryan, Valenza, Conlon, Gleason, Burns, Leisure, Melone, Catterall, Graham and Mulligans who will all miss him dearly. The family received friends at
Robert George Pilsbury Sr., 84, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. He was an honorably discharged U.S. Army Korean War veteran, and worked many years as a printer at Tri-Arts Press in New York City and then at the Demarest Department of Public Works. He was a volunteer with the Boy Scouts and the Demarest Nature Center. In his later years he remained active caring for grandchildren. He said he was the luckiest man alive to have had such a joyful life shared with family and friends and to reside in Demarest. Predeceased by his wife Marguerite of 50 years, Bob is survived by sons Chris, Mike, Rich and Bob Jr.; daughters Lynn Spelda and Maggie Bonner; daughtersin-law Karen, Angela, and Christine; sons-in-law Tom and George; and grandchildren Shannon, Myles, Matt, Rob III, Brady, Liza, Katrina, Emmett, Nick, Nicole and
MICHAEL B. RYAN
Becker Funeral Home, Westwood on Friday, Jan. 24. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady of Victories R.C. Church, Harrington Park on Saturday, Jan. 25. Interment at Brookside Cemetery, Englewood. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mikeʼs memory to the Blumenthal Cancer Center (valleyhospitalfoundation.org), the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (giving.mskcc.org) or to the charity of your choice is appreciated.
BARBARA A. FIPPINGER GOULD
Barbara Ann Fippinger Gould, 80, of Old Tappan, peacefully passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Callahan, and her husband, William; her son, th ary 25 vers ls ni ia An Spec
Christopher D. Gould; her grandson, Sean Callahan; and her brother, Robert Fippinger. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward F Gould. Barbara was a well respected and caring registered nurse and a 50 year resident of Old Tappan who adored her family, loved flowers and gardening and was actively involved in her Lutheran Church Prince of Peace. Visitation was held Monday, Jan. 20 at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood. Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Old Tappan. Interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Donations in Barbaraʼs name may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and the American Diabetes Association.
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