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VOLUME 27 ISSUE 39

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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PARTY LIKE IT’S BOROUGH INPUT HILLSDALE 2073 SEEKS ON EASING Borough gala, time capsule make history

Interest in seeing GSP Exit 171 allow for righthand turns; year-end town hall meeting could lead to changes for 2024

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COUNCIL CLEARS $825K FOR HOME BUY

Will county funds come through? Mayor suggests trail at site of 450 Pascack Road, adjacent to Memorial Field BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

The Township Council voted 4-0, with one abstention, to appropriate $825,000 in funds—including $785,000 in bonds—to acquire the 3.2-acre tract at 450 Pascack Road for possible use as a walking trail or other passive recreation uses. Approving the purchase were council president Desserie Morgan and members Tom Sears, Stacey Feeney, and Daisy Velez. Council vice president Steven Cascio abstained without public explanation. The property has been the focus of on-again, off-again negotiations between the township and property owner over a decade, with one of the owners alleging it fell into disrepair due to the townshipʼs failure to purchase the site previously. In summer 2021, the township bid $430,000 for the property fol-

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Hillsdale 125th Anniversary Committee chairs Gerry Beatty and Police Capt. Sean Smith prepare to bury the borough’s 125th Anniversary time capsule in front of the Police Department on Hillsdale Avenue. Michael Olohan photo.

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

FTER A YEAR of celebrating the boroughʼs 125th anniversary, Hillsdale residents danced and partied one night and buried a time capsule days later to help remember the year 2023 for residents who will be there to open it up 50 years from now, in 2073. Approximately 30 residents, including parents, chil-

dren and officials, gathered Dec. 2 to witness the burial of the 125th Anniversary time cap4RICHARD FRANT PHOTO

sule in front of the police headquarters on Hillsdale Avenue, concluding a yearlong series of events and celebrations. The capsule was buried adjacent to the first borough time capsule, sent forth in 1998, to celebrate the boroughʼs centennial. “Thank you all for coming today and being part of this historic moment in Hillsdale,” said 125th Anniversary Committee

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Residents are in gear with Mayor Michael Ghassaliʼs question, stemming from the Dec. 4 year-end town hall meeting, “Aside from building an overbridge or under-track tunnel, or combining it with the Park Ridge station, any ideas on how to reduce the traffic backup?” Ghassali posed the question on his government official Facebook page, noting traffic flow is a main concern in town, where new and expanded businesses, and an influx of retail opportunties and more, are driving more outings. At the town hall session— “Building a Stronger Future: A town hall meeting to listen to you and share our business strategies and goals for our Montvale”—the mayor and council hosted an informal discussion. On Dec. 5 Ghassali posted, “Facts: NJ TRANSIT trains stop 33 times every weekday at the Montvale train station. Each stop See MONTVALE on page 104

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The Contemporaries of the Woman’s Club of Westwood host 75 members and friends at their first dueling-pianos charity fundraiser event, at the Phoenician. PAGE 9

The first Jewish house of worship in the Pascack Valley was founded in 1923, when 10 families worked together to purchase a storefront in downtown Park Ridge. PAGE 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thoughts on Hillsdale schools ask To the editor: ʼ G White Middle School symbolizes H maintenance neglect of public ILLSDALE S

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school buildings generally. Neglect is inevitable because nearly all school tax revenues are absorbed by payroll. The George White school is 100 years old, deemed out of date by the administration and until recently targeted for demolition. Voters who balked at spending more than $80 million on gleaming modernity now are

being told that maintenance neglect can be remedied for under $15 million. Hillsdale has a lot of old buildings, but anyone living in a 100-year-old house doesn't have to worry necessarily about condemnation and demolition. Pride of ownership keeps homes in good shape. It is probably impossible to find a Hillsdale homeowner who neglects windows, doors, the roof, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, asbestos. The federal Asbestos? Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act has applied to schools since the 1990s. Did the recognition of hazard come with authorization of decades-long emergency response? Will public school building maintenance neg-

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5 Pitching in: Cpl. Jedh C. Barker American Legion Auxiliary Unit 153 members Linda Mackey, Lorraine Westrich, Annie Whitney, Arlene Widmer, Suzanne Prado, and Jean Campbell.

Plant trees at Galaxy Garden site To the editor: where Galaxy Gardens [landscape T center] existed has not changed HE PLOT OF LAND

very much since the company left. Woodcliff Lake has a plan in place with an initial design for this passive park. Part of that plan CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Parading our thanks on Home For the Holidays 2023 With a cheery “Seasonʼs greetings,” the Borough of Westwood and the Westwood Recreation Department tell Pascack Press they were “thrilled to be gifted the honor of leading the preparations for the 2023 Home For The Holidays Parade held on the beautiful evening of Saturday, Dec. 2.” Westwood Recreation Director Gary Buchheister writes on the boroughʼs behalf…

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long-time organizer Mike Fitzsimmons (former president of the Westwood Chamber of Commerce) and his merry band of elves including Rusty Miller, Jim Gines, Roberta Hanlon and the team at Celebrate Westwood, the Borough presented a parade that was one of the best attended in recent memory with more than 50 participating groups from across Westwood and the Pascack Valley. This yearʼs parade and preparade activities included two choirs, three dance troupes, three DJs, five bands, 10-plus scouting troops, 13 classic cars, one WRMS middle school girls soccer league championship team, one WBA 10U baseball championship team, and the first-ever Group 2 State WRHS champion football team, as well as representatives from veterans groups, service organizations, local schools, and businesses. Hosting a parade that attracts several thousand people to downtown Westwood is no small feat (this yearʼs estimate is 10,000!) thatʼs why we need to take a moment to appreciate the efforts of the Westwood Police Department for coordinating street closures and safety protocols with NJ Transit and Bergen County Department of Transportation as well as inviting police motorcycle divisions, honor guards and asso-

ciations, including the Bergen County Police Pipe and Drums Corps; and • The Westwood Public Works Department for getting the streets camera ready and for decorating the Community Center, Veterans Park and downtown Westwood; • the Westwood Parking Authority for pitching in and getting the parade route ready for the crowds; • The Borough Administratorʼs office for coordinating the delightful holiday characters who took time to meet with young fans along the parade route; • Student volunteers from the Westwood Regional High School National Honor Society

who served as information guides during parade line-up, carried banners, supplied fans with glowsticks, checked in parade participants and more; • The Recreation Department staff including Michael Lara, Margaret McDonough and RoseAnn Ciarlante who together handled the registration process and pre-parade preparations; • Recreation Advisory Board members Angelo Pira, Bermari Roig, Holta Xhillari, Eric Dougherty, Tim McDevitt, Jennifer Scardino and Yash Risbud for manning their stations along the parade route and offering support throughout the planning process, • Richard Frant/Frant Visuals

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who proudly welcomed the parade line-up with beautiful decorations and offers of assistance; • and, of course, Santaʼs best pals from the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department, who not only lent Santa their sleigh but who also planned for the big man in red to meet and greet children at our historic bandstand. By working together, these borough departments, volunteers CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

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Westwood resident Robert Burroughs has spent a lifetime in service to his community. The borough has honored him with a pathway in his name.

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Park Avenue in the 1910s. The building on the left would become the Park Ridge Hebrew Community Center.

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PARK RIDGE HE FIRST JEWISH house of worship in

the Pascack Valley was founded in 1923, when 10 families worked together to purchase a storefront in downtown Park Ridge. Since the late 19th century, the site at 32 Park Ave. had been Greyʼs Furniture and Carpet Store, owned by Frank E. Grey. At the turn of the 20th century, the store and warehouse were located in a long, two-storey wooden building with the company name emblazoned on the side. The shop sold all types of furniture, rugs and carpets, linoleum, oil cloth, shades, lace curtains, mattresses, portieres, bedding, lamps, stoves, and more: “every household requisite.” In 1899 Greyʼs building was moved closer to Park Avenue, and then he opted for a more modern look in 1906, when the Park Ridge Local announced, “Frank E. Grey, the Park Ridge furniture dealer, is about to erect a two-story and basement store and dwelling on the site of his present store on Park Avenue. F.O. Mittag will furnish the concrete blocks for his new structure.” When one door closes, another opens. Greyʼs Furniture closed up shop in the early

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is the cleanup of the commercial property, which appears to be complete. Based on reporting from this paper, “Galaxy Gardens park unveiled” in June 2022, quoting Francis Reiner of DMR Architects—who was hired to help with designs and construction—the park was supposed to be completed and open to the public this fall. I understand that it takes a lot of decisions, process, and time to determine what to do with the land before we can actually do

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anything. While we are waiting for this process, we should plant trees in the locations shown on the townʼs plan. If the town needs to raise money for the project, naming rights for each tree could provide a path forward. Planting these trees now would give us fully grown trees in place by the time we decide to finish the plans for the passive park. If the town moves faster, we have a park; if it moves slower, we have shade trees. In both scenarios itʼs a win–win. Remember the Chinese proverb: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

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Congratulations to Danny Vivino for receiving the Special Achievement Award for Excellence in Athletic Administration, and Jack Dugan (Class of 2023) for receiving the High School Student-Athlete Award, at the 58th Annual Bergen County YMCA Sports Award Banquet on Nov. 21. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Mortimer sent Pascack Press this photo, saying, “This is an example of Cardinal Pride at its best!”

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The Contemporaries of the Womanʼs Club of Westwood hosted 75 members and friends at their first dueling pianos charity fundraiser event, Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Westwoodʼs Phoenician restaurant. The room was packed with attendees dancing and singing along to the high-energy Flying Ivories piano duo, all in the name of raising funds to support local art and philanthropic missions. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors Fred Astaire Oradell, Members of the Woman’s Club of Westwood pause in their dancing and 50/50 ticket sales—very briefly; Attendees in a Becker Funeral Home, Coldwell full house dance and sing along with the dueling pianos. Richard Frant photos. Banker Pascack Valley, Yellow Door Art Studio, Westwood Hunt- in Westwood. Since its founding as a subington Learning, Westwood Ophthalmology, Modera Wealth, and committee within the Celebrate event attendees, the Contempo- Westwood non-profit, the Arts Hub committee has been responsiraries committee raised $1,775. The committee told Pascack ble for initiatives such as the sumPress on Dec. 5 it will proudly mer Yarn Bomb installation (locatdonate $1,125 of that to its event ed at the corner of Irvington and benefactor Celebrate Westwood Broadway), WestwoodFest community murals (now on display in Arts Hub. Contemporaries co-chair and the childrenʼs section of the Westevent organizer Jennifer Sirchio wood Public Library), and the and planning committee members upcoming Gingerbread House Jessica Johns and Angela Rios Contest (Monday, Dec. 11 at the identified Arts Hub as a worthy Westwood Community Center). benefactor because of its efforts to Arts Hub is co-chaired by Heather infuse more public art and music OʼHara and Lauren Mandal.

Montvale: Borough seeks input on improving traffic averages four minutes, that is 132 minutes; Grand Ave. and Kinderkamack Road shut down for 2 hours and 20 minutes every weekday between 5:20 a.m. and 1:20 a.m. (20-hour period).” He said, “With an average of 10,000 cars crossing the train track every weekday and the only thoroughfare from the east of town to the schools and the parkway, chances are you make at least one of the 33 train stops in your travel and see the traffic back up.”

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His invitation for comment sparked resident replies in the dozens (79 replies in less than a day, at press time). A sampling: • Sean Prunty: “Iʼve had the gate come down and the train not arrive for a full two minutes… thatʼs overkill…” • Lynne Berry: Call me crazy but while all suggestions are being mulled over, perhaps in the meantime, rather than use that time waiting in an anxious hurry over something you have no control over, perhaps that four minutes or so can be spent

in quiet contemplation and gratitude. Take a few deep breaths, exhale slowly and use the time as an opportunity to have a few minutes in an otherwise crazy day. Just a thought.” • Joan Dolder Gifas (in reply to Ms. Berry): Rarely is it four minutes. Coming down Kinderkamack it can be up to 20 minutes. Itʼs faster to go to ShopRite in Pearl River than to Lidl. Thatʼs crazy. I donʼt patronize our small businesses because I canʼt get there. Four minutes I can handle. But to Going with the flow: Mayor Michael Ghassali asks residents, “Aside from building an over-bridge or under track tunnel, or combining it with the Park Ridge station, any ideas on how to reduce the traffic backup?” Courtesy photo.

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allow 25 minutes to get to Lidl when it is a five-minute drive is nuts.” • Susan Patterson: “Wouldnʼt this be the perfect time to talk about school bussing? Much of the traffic comes from parents driving their kids to school. I think its time to really think about this.” • Brian Librino (in reply to Ms. Patterson): “Absolutely a good idea!” • Kristen Dillon Hernandez (in reply to Ms. Patterson): “100% agree!” • Kathy Soderman: “My two cents: Part of what makes Montvale attractive is the fact we have mass transit in town so we shouldnʼt change that. Living here and working in Montvale since 2000, I donʼt find the train tracks an inconvenience. Sometimes I catch the train, sometimes I donʼt. Where are we all in a rush to that those 4 minutes matter?” Barbara Reineke: • “Widen the roadway by that abandoned office building by

tracks.” • Vanessa Olivia: “Get rid of the Montvale station and combine with Park Ridge or Pearl River. So close together. Otherwise spend the money to change where the train ʻparksʼ (blocks too many intersections at once). Also, what about changing GSP Exit 171 to allow for right-hand turns off the parkway? The politician who put that in is long gone.” • Michelle Jojic (in reply to Ms. Olivia): “I agree opening that right turn from 171 has the potential to help cut down our thru traffic.” • Ryan Brenizer (in reply to Ms. Olivia): “Great idea. There arenʼt many easy solutions to a problem like this, but changing that GSP exit is one of them.” • Heather Kaplin (in reply to Ms. Olivia): “Woodcliff Lake wonʼt allow it because they donʼt want the traffic on Glen Road? Sadly, this isnʼt an option Montvale has control over.” Your turn! See our Letters policy on Page 2 and sound off!

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Make a difference in your community... Volunteer to teach English as a Second Language! Since 1982, Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley has been training volunteers to teach English to adults in their community. This online workshop is run by certified trainers and the program is an accredited member of Proliteracy. Upon completion of the workshop, LVPV will match each volunteer with an appropriate student. This workshop is open to residents of Allendale, Cresskill, Dumont, Emerson, Franklin Lakes, Hillsdale, Lodi, Montvale, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, River Vale, Teaneck and Westwood. Tutoring may be remote or in person, depending on your preference. Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley is pleased to announce the next online foursession Tutor Training Workshop on Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Register with Cheryl at literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or via literacyvolunteerspv.org/tutor-training-workshop-form.html.

Maribel, a senior at WRHS, is participating in the WorkBased Learning Program and shadowing Mrs. Le Parc, her former ESL teacher at Brookside elementary. The Westwood K–12 district posted, “This firsthand experience is a powerful stepping stone in her journey toward becoming an ESL teacher.”

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The school superintendent told Pascack Press Dec. 4 that the district is waiting for its bond counsel to update 2023 assessed home values and plug in recently lower bond interest rates before releasing annual tax impact estimates on three renovation options for George G. White Middle School over a 20-year bond term. Superintendent Robert Lombardy said the district hopes those two factors—higher home values and lower annual bond interest rates—help to reduce annual tax impacts over the required 20-year bond term, although he conceded that the costs would be greater than the 30-year bond term estimates previously provided on options that ranged $45 million to $55 million. Officials revealed Nov. 1 that they were told by bond counsel

that only 20-year bond terms are allowed on school renovation projects, which came as a surprise. They said then that they expected annual tax impacts to increase but offered no specifics, awaiting more refined numbers. (See “Voters Get Bond Option Overview on Jan. 11,” Michael Olohan, Page 1, Dec. 4, 2023, Pascack Press.) Lombardy said the updated annual bond costs would be revealed at the third forum, on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at 7 p.m at the George G. White school cafeteria/multipurpose room. At the Nov. 1 forum, Lombardy provided cost estimates for a 30-year bond term. The options ranged from a $737 annual tax impact (lowest Option 3) to $815 annual tax impact (middle Option 1) and $905 annual tax impact (highest Option 2). 2 Read the full story at PascackPress.com.

THERE’S TIME: ORDER ROTARY’S FRESH CITRUS FRUIT The Park Ridge Rotary Club is happy to announce its 35h annual fruit sale, “fresh from the grove” sweet navel oranges and pink grapefruit. Organizers say, “With the success we had last year with the quality of fruit and access to on line ordering system supplied by the grower, online ordering is here to stay starting this year, making your ordering with us a easy and quick experience.” They add, “Fresh oranges and grapefruit in December make for a great holiday gift for family, friends, business, schools, churches or for any special someone or occasion, or just bring

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The Pascack Valley Regional High School District is pleased to announce that Pascack Valley High School Alumna Dara Cooper (Class of 2013) was awarded an Emmy Award for her work as a lead associate director for SportsCenter. After Cooper graduated, she went on to study broadcast journalism at Penn State University. She

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‘A Very Broadway Christmas’ with Ciarán Sheehan Dec. 19

Ciarán Sheehan, one the best known and most accomplished Irish-American tenors, and a group of artists with an extraordinary resume of Broadway and other musical accomplishments will return to Hillsdale on Tuesday, Dec. 19 in celebration of Christmas, marked by joy, love, faith and charity. “I am so excited to be returning to St. Johnʼs in Hillsdale, and to our wonderful audience in northern New Jersey and southern parts of New York state. In fact, I know that during these past two years some traveled from as far as Pennsylvania to enjoy with us a wonderful evening of Christmas joy and music,” said Sheehan.

“The artists who will perform with me are not only friends, but also very accomplished performers whom I admire. Craig Schulman is the only man to have played the three iconic Broadway roles of “The Phantom,” Jean Valjean and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde. Kaley Voorhees is the youngest actress to have ever played Christine in “Phantom” on Broadway and has enjoyed success in the international tour and Broadway. “Weʼll also have world champion Irish fiddler Heather Bixler and our accompanist Broadway conductor Sue Anderson. Weʼll be bringing the best of Broadway and Christmas to Saint Johnʼs, and I canʼt wait to

see you all.” Asked how the decision to once again organize this spectacular Christmas concert in one of the largest churches in our area came about, Msgr. Peter Smutelovic, pastor of Saint John the Baptist in Hillsdale, shares that “when people from the community and from some pretty faraway places began to enquire in the early days of September not ʻwill we have our Very Broadway Christmas Concert,ʼ but rather ʻwhen will it take place,ʼ I knew that our past Christmas Concerts have become truly memorable. So then the decision was not that difficult. I am very grateful to Ciarán and our Broadway

Ciarán Sheehan says, “We’ll be bringing the best of Broadway and Christmas to Saint John’s, and I can’t wait to see you all.”

friends, as well as to all in our community for their effort and dedication in making this extraordinary event possible.” Members of the Saint Johnʼs community agree. “I am so excited St. John the Baptist is bringing the Christmas Concert back. What a great way for our community to celebrate this special time of year. The talent of the performers is incomparable. A not to be missed show,” said Marie Rocco, a longtime resident of Hillsdale. Bill Filon from River Vale

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St. Joseph Regional High Schoolʼs nationally recognized and award-winning performing arts program presents what many consider to be the greatest musical of all time, Les Misérables, early next year. The cast is made up of talented boys from St. Joeʼs and girls from a variety of high schools in Bergen, Rockland, Westchester counties, as well as from New York City. Performances are at Inserra Theater, on the campus of St. Joseph Regional High School on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m., Jan. 27 at 2 and 7 p.m., Jan. 28 at 3 p.m., Feb. 2 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 3 at 2 and 7 p.m. There is a senior citizens preview performance Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 3 p.m., including a nosh and a pre-show discussion at 2:15 p.m., all for $10. Tickets can be purchased in advance through various local senior organizations or the day of the show at the nosh. Discounted tickets are avail-

Hillsdale Helping Hillsdale is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help residents maintain their quality of life and personal dignity by providing food and financial assistance during times of unexpected hardship. This November and December, Hillsdale Helping Hillsdale is conducting its annual gift-giving drives to help residents in need at the holidays. Colette Killian, chair of Hillsdale Helping Hillsdale, tells Pascack Press, “During the holidays Hillsdale Helping Hillsdale will be collecting gift cards. In November and December, Hillsdale Helping Hillsdaleʼs ʻGiving Treeʼ containing tags, representing residents in need will be on display at the Hillsdale Post Office. Donors can purchase a gift card and return it with the tag to the post office by Dec. 13. Killian says donors can also send gift cards by check payable to Hillsdale Helping Hillsdale, P.O. Box 1, Hillsdale NJ 07642. Donations are tax deductible and donors mailing checks will receive receipts via return mail. “Donations to fund the groupʼs work are welcome at any time of year not just at the holidays.” For more information visit hillsdalehelpinghillsdale.org or write hillsdalehelps@gmail.com.

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SENIOR FELLOWSHIP HOLIDAY LUNCHEON DEC. 12 The Westwood Senior Fellowship Holiday Luncheon is set for Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Domani Ris-

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Our Lady of Mercy Church hosted its Third Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 2. The church says, “The second-grade class from Our Lady of Mercy Academy with their teacher, Mary Butler, counted down before the lights were lit. Parishioners brought their favorite cookies to share. It was a fun time to begin the Christmas season.”

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Choral society’s Home for the Holidays

Fire up the hearth and serve up the hot chocolate with marshmallows as the New Jersey Choral Society presents “Home for the Holidays,” a festive holiday concert featuring cherished classics for the whole family to enjoy. Performances are Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Church, 630 Valley Road, Wayne. A third performance is Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe St., Ridgewood. The program features such familiar holiday tunes as Let It Snow, Iʼll Be Home for Christmas, Iʼve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, Home for the Holidays, The Christmas Song by Mel Torme, and a lively rendition of Jingle Bells by Mack Wilberg. The audience will also be invited to participate in a singalong of Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Other charming favorites include Christmas Time is Here from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” a medley of songs from Irving Berlinʼs classic film “White Christmas,” three holiday songs from “Home Alone” with music by John Williams and Believe from the animated “The Polar Express.” Guest conductor Edward Sch-

New Jersey Choral Society’s Home for the Holidays runs Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Church, 630 Valley Road, Wayne, abd Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe St., Ridgewood. Photo: Brian Markey.

miedecke leads the chorus and Linda Sweetman Waters accompanies on the piano — along with a brass ensemble. Sweetman Waters and guest pianist Christopher Vehmas (a former NJCS member) will perform a four-hand piano duet. Several NJCS members will be featured soloists. Several of the chorus members live in Hillsdale, Washington Township and Westwood. This program has been made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National

Endowment for the Arts, and by a grant from the Ridgewood Arts Foundation. Come one hour prior to the concert for “The Inside Line,” a lecture about concert music, which is free for all ticket holders. This lecture will be sign-language-interpreted. Tickets are $30 for general admission and $25 for students and seniors. There is an additional $5 discount for individuals with disabilities. For tickets, visit NJCS at njcs.org. For more information, call NJCS at (201) 273-9027.

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At home in worship… From page 4

Barney Blum, William Gottlieb, Louis Henryson, Oscar Judelshon, Abraham Kaplowitz, Jack Siegel, Barney Stein, Irving Sturm, Barnett Weiner, Abraham Wernick, Maurice Wernick, and Elias Wolf. The aforementioned Mr. Blum had come to Park Ridge in 1890 and was the townʼs first Jewish resident. Two other founding members, Siegel and Weiner, were married to his daughters. Also very wellknown in town was Mr. Gottleib, who owned Gottliebʼs Department Store in Depot Square. Mr. Kaplowitz founded Park Ridgeʼs first clothing manufacturing firm in 1921. Kaplowitz Clothing was located at the corner of Broadway and Perryland Street. Together all of these men purchased the former Greyʼs Furniture Store and converted it into a temple that they named the Park Ridge Hebrew

The former Temple Beth Sholom, now a Vedic Temple.

Community Center. In addition to hosting religious services for the areaʼs very small and tight-knit Jewish community, it became a meeting space for people from all walks of life. Many local groups held social events, meetings, and fundraisers there over the years.

This concrete block building at 32 Park Ave. in Park Ridge, formerly a furniture store, became the area’s first synagogue in 1923.

On the buildingʼs second floor, a large room with a piano overlooked Park Avenue. In the 1930s, when there were still people from New York who kept summer homes at Park Ridge, it was common for these seasonal residents to practice on that piano to keep their skills up. Passersby

on Park Avenue would often pause to enjoy the beautiful piano music that wafted down in the summer air. In 1959 the building was redesigned with a new look and a new name: Temple Beth Sholom of Pascack Valley. The remodel left only the 1906 foundation as a starting point for the

new structure. The temple continued to operate until 2022, when it closed and merged with Temple Israel of Ridgewood. The building at 32 Park Ave. is still a sacred space; these days it is Arya Samaj of New Jersey, a Vedic Temple. Kristin Beuscher is president of Pascack Historical Society.

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WINTER WONDERLAND, LET IT GLOW! RETURN FOR FAMILY FUN

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners announce that Van Saun County Park in Paramus is once again Northern New Jerseyʼs premier destination for winter family fun

with two unique holiday attractions. Starting on Friday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m., Bergen Countyʼs Winter Wonderland, presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, is set to make its triumphant

return to Van Saun County Park with open air ice skating, ice bumper cars, a heated hospitality tent, games, activities, food trucks, an indoor/outdoor beer and wine garden, live holiday music, and rides on the iconic carousel.

From the giant 30-foot centerpiece Christmas tree to the festive decorations throughout, families will have the chance to be transported to a winter paradise this holiday season right here in Bergen County.

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Bergen Countyʼs Winter Wonderland Hours of Operation and Upcoming Events Nov. 24–Jan. 1, 2024. Hours of operation are Fridays, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, the ice rink is open for skating from 3 to 9 p.m. Winter Wonderland has adjusted hours on Christmas Eve and New Yearʼs Eve and operates 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. From Dec. 26–Jan. 1, 2024, Winter Wonderland will operate 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Winter Wonderland is closed on Christmas. For more information, including prices, v i s i t BergenCountyWinterWonderland.co m Upcoming events • Friday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m. Winter Wonderland opens; • Saturday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting; • Saturday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m. Winter Wonderland Menorah Lighting; and • Wednesday, Dec. 27, 6 p.m. Winter Wonderland Kinara Lighting. Learn more! For much more information from the county visit friendsofbergencountyzoo.org and bergencountywinterwonderland.com/learnto-play-hockey.

Walking ‘Borroughs Way’ in WW From page 4

the end of this month and his church family wanted to express its love, gratitude and appreciation for his years of devotion to them. If youʼve met Chief Burroughs you are immediately struck by his quiet, self-contained, and reserved presence. He is affable and kindly, projecting a dignified gravitas. Steady, calm and unflappable, Bob treads humbly, secure in his devout Christian faith. Minister Shawn Bland, growing up in Westwood, spoke of Bob as an essential, aspirational role model. “ I wanted to be a man like he was, so he would be proud of me.” Chief Burroughs—he served 1989–2002 and was president of the Bergen County Chiefs Association 1996)—explained how he disdains the spotlight, believes heʼs the instrument of a higher power that is working through him, therefore he doesnʼt deserve any special recognition or hoopla. “Iʼm no whiz; Iʼm just an ordinary guy.” If youʼve ever met Bob youʼll know this sentiment is genuine—not the false humility that is sometimes deployed to camouflage a narcissistic ego. To paraphrase Minister Bland,

Bob brings the “righteousness without the ruckus!” Self proclaimed great men are very often neither great, nor even very good men. Usually itʼs the quiet men leading by example who have lasting impacts on the people within their orbit. Bobʼs replacement as Mt. Zionʼs senior deacon, Vernon McKoy, and retired Englewood police officer, Minister Shawn Bland, gave moving personal testimonies illustrating those durable, positive impacts. They described what Bob has meant to them, and by extension to Westwood, far more powerfully than my words on this page ever could. Their emotional narratives rang true as deeply genuine rather than the obligatory assemblage of nice words for a departing colleague. Bob graciously, and tearfully, accepted the accolades, including a beautiful bouquet of roses by Mt. Zion elder, Mother Vivian Stubbs; a crystal plaque presented by Church Trustee Chanon McDuffie; a beautiful vocal rendition of “Stand” by Bobʼs daughter, Suzanne Burroughs; and a moving performance of “Hero” by Sherma Andrews. The move to Maryland is a big one for Chief Burroughs. Born in Hackensack, heʼs only ever lived in

Ridgewood and Westwood. Itʼs also the longest one considering his intra-town moves within Ridgewood and Westwood were to, and from, homes on the very same blocks! Deacon Burroughsʼs importance to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church congregation was evident in the depth and longevity of his faithful service. His WPD tour of duty, in the greater Westwood community, has been a bridge connecting all our residents. Earlier this year, when the governing body discussed naming the path joining Westvale to Hegeman Park after Bob, the “bridge” metaphor never came up. Perhaps we were being sub consciously steered toward that destination and the symbolism inherent in that connective ribbon of asphalt. Bob will soon leave his beloved home town. As he put it, itʼs time. That is good for him and for his family. But it is sad for Westwood. Every town, every church, every police department in America could use more gentlemen like Robert Burroughs. None can afford to lose them. But when Chief Burroughs returns to Westwood he can walk the path, joining the parks, that will bear his name: “Burroughs Way,” a physical manifestation of the enduring legacy Bob has contributed to our town.

Bergen County, New Jersey Office of the Mayor Proclamation

WHEREAS, Westwood resident Robert Burroughs has spent a lifetime in service to his community, from the Westwood Police Department, where he rose through the ranks to become the first Black Police Chief in Bergen County; to numerous community organizations and boards such as baseball, football, Recreation, the Thomas J. Riley Center, and Pascack Valley Hospital; to his beloved Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he has spent over six decades serving in whatever capacity was required; and WHEREAS, Robert Burroughsʼ deep faith and selfless commitment to community has exemplified a level of brotherly love that we should all strive to achieve; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body has agreed that it would be appropriate to dedicate a memorial to Robert Burroughs in appreciation for a lifetime devoted to making Westwood a better place to live; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Westwood that the walkway between Westvale Park and Hegeman Park is hereby dedicated as “Borroughs Way”, in recognition of Robert Burroughsʼ contributions to the Borough of Westwood; and BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Governing Body wishes Robert Burroughs good health, happiness, and continued success in all his future endeavors. ________________ Ray Arroyo, Mayor Westwood Dec. 3, 2023

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appearances with The Irish Repertory Theatre Company, Tom in Grandchild of Kings,

Shaughnessy in The Hostage, er, Sheehan created the sold-out Ciarán in The Irish…and How productions of “The Molly They Got That Way. As produc- Maguires” directed by Tony Award-nominated director Sheryl Kaller at the FM Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, Penn., in which he also starred. He has three PBS specials to his credit – “The Irish…and How They Got That Way,” “From Galway to Broadway,” and “Ciarán and Friends. “As a solo artist he has sold out Carnegie Hall four times and The National Concert Hall in Dublin, Ireland. Smutelovic said. “We know that our Christmas Concert on Dec. 19 will be even bigger and better than those in the past two years. Certainly, we will enjoy

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Park Ridge School District

The Park Ridge School District trumpeted its congratulations to athletic director Chris Brown for being recognized at the 58th Annual Bergen County YMCA Sports Award Banquet, Nov. 21. He received the Nicholas G. Saingas Service to Youth Award. Superintendent Robert Gamper tweeted, “It was great celebrating with you and your family! Go Owls!”

spectacular performances by Ciarán and our Broadway friends. And, a true reward for all our effort and our communityʼs sacrifices will come when we will hear during the post-concert days leading up to Christmas that “the concert has wonderfully set us up for the joy and celebration of Christmas,” and many weeks into the new year hear in our community that “the entire experience was once again unforgettabl.”. For information regarding the limited amount of tickets still available, visit https://christmasconcert.stjohnhillsdale.org or call Saint John the Baptist offices at (201) 664-3131 Monday— Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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‘A Very Broadway Christmas’ with Ciarán Sheehan Dec. 19

FROM PAGE 20 His other New York stage performances include numerous

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processed, and released on multiple vehicle stopped off the roadway summonses pending court appear- south of the crash site on Randolph Avenue. Upon further investigation, ance date. it was determined that the driver was driving while intoxicated. The driver, a 28-year-old male from Emerson, was charged and issued a pending court appearance date.

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Police say that while traveling on Emerson Plaza East, Nov. 18 at 10:47 p.m., PO C. Murphy was flagged down by pedestrians who alerted him to a motor vehicle crash in the area of Palisade Avenue. Police apprised Pascack Press On 5th Street, PO S. Croal located a parked vehicle with heavy of a report if shoplifting on Nov. 11 rear-end damage, and observed a at Stop & Shop on Kinderkamack Road. Investigation revealed that on Aug. 7 two suspects were captured on security cameras concealing over-the-counter (OTC) medication, valued at approximately $3,908, into black garbage bags, bypassing all points of sale and exiting the store without paying. Det. T. McDermottʼs investigation determined that the suspect vehicle was used in multiple shoplifting incidents in Denville Township and Teaneck in early October. Information obtained from those police departments helped to positively identify both suspects. On Nov. 14, the suspects, 25- and 19-year-old males from Brooklyn, N.Y., were charged with thirddegree shoplifting. Both absentee defendants were charged on complaint warrants and were issued a pending court appearance date.

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On Nov. 2 Officer J. Chichizola effectuated a motor vehicle stop on Forest Avenue for multiple traffic offenses. His roadside investigation confirmed that the suspect, a 23year-old male from Paterson, had active warrants out of Elmwood Park PD, Saddle Brook PD, Clifton PD and East Brunswick PD totaling $3,550. The subject was arrested, issued new court dates and ultimately released on his own recognizance.

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Officer S. Gildea and the Emerson Fire Department responded to the Emerson ShopRite on the morning of Oct. 25 for a report of an activated fire alarm. Management at the location confirmed that there was no emergency and were unaware of what caused the alarm activation. Gildeaʼs investigation revealed that a female suspect had activated the pull switch for the fire alarm near one of the entrances/exits of the building. Gildea was able to positively identify the suspect, a 51-year-old male from Emerson—who then was charged with third-degree causing a false public alarm. Police said the absentee defendant was charged on a complaint summons and was issued a pending court appearance date.

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Officer M. Martino effectuated a motor vehicle stop on Kinderkamack Road for a traffic offense, Nov. 26 at 12:12 a.m. The officerʼs roadside investigation confirmed that the suspect, a 23-year-old male from Paterson, had active warrants out of Elmwood Park PD, Saddle Brook PD, Clifton PD & East Brunswick PD totaling $6,000. Police said the subject was issued new court dates and ultimately released on his own recognizance.

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children about the steps they can take to start becoming more financially independent. • Look for ways to help reduce your taxes. In some cases, you may be able to claim your aging parents as dependents. Also check with a tax advisor to see if their medical expenses qualify as a tax deduction. Another way that may benefit your financial bottom line is to set up a 529 Plan for your childrenʼs education expenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is not a tax or legal advisor. All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in a 529 savings plan. The official statement, which contains this and other information, can be obtained by calling your financial advisor. Read it carefully before you invest. This article was written for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Eric Kohlmeier, Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director –Investments in Park Ridge at (201) 505-0472. Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered brokerdealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2019 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. CAR #0119-03128.

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Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, a local and number two college earner nationwide based on revenue generated from her name, image and likeness. Other items were information from the Hillsdale Education Foundation, 125th Anniversary memorabilia; ShopRite and Kings fliers; a Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service Fund Drive letter; a 2023 Amazon holiday toy catalog; items from the public library; a copy of “A Walking Tour of Historic Hillsdale”; a razor from The Shave Bar; a bag from

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co-chair Geraldine “Gerry” Beatty, kicking off the event a little after noon on a partly sunny and mild day. Beatty named and thanked committee members, including co-chair Sean Smith, police captain and soon to be police chief; and members Al Metz, Jon Pacor, Patty Hughes, Melissa MazzaChiung, Janetta Trochimiuk, Zoltán Horváth, Jenny Frantin, Ann Cron, and Gerry Sandt. Nearly a dozen children provided assistance to shovel dirt to cover the capsule. The capsule was a sealed box, generally used to hold an urn, donated by Becker Funeral Home. Beatty provided Pascack Press a copy of her letter, “Dear Citizens of Hillsdale in 2073,” which was included in the time capsule to be opened in 50 years. She wrote: “Along with Rich

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Hillsdale 125th Anniversary Committee, left to right: Al Metz, Jon Pacor, Patty Hughes, Melissa Mazza-Chiung, Sean Smith, Janetta Thochimiuk, Zoltan Horvath, Gerry Beatty, Jenny Frantin, Ann Cron, Gerry Sandt. Courtesy photo. Curran, a longtime resident who loved Hillsdale, I had the opportunity to be on the time capsule committee for our Centennial in 1998. That capsule is scheduled to be opened in 2048. “The 125th Anniversary committee decided that we would also bury a time capsule that would be opened in 50 years. We are hoping that the 150th Anniversary committee continued the tradition and that going forward every 25 years a time capsule will be buried and another one opened. It is a wonderful way to mark our history and honor the things that we value as residents of this wonderful town.” The letter notes the work of

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Hillsdale with Angela 42 years ago has demonstrated that Hillsdale has been and still is that type of community, despite its rapid population growth in the post-war years and the social/cultural challenges of a tumultuous world.” Of the gala, Beatty told us, “It was absolutely wonderful. We had 191 people in attendance repre-

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tion costs for the siteʼs structures. Those voting yes said they anticipate receiving a grant of $550,000 from the county Open Space Trust Fund for land acquisition of 450 Pascack Road. Officials would likely accept the grant in early or mid-2024. Township attorney Kenneth Poller had negotiated with an attorney for one of the property owners, Robert Morris, to come up with a final price. He said with the county grant funds, the final cost to the township for 450 Pascack is approx-

imately $200,000. While the townshipʼs initial property appraisal pegged 450 Pascackʼs value at $430,000, two later property appraisals included as part of the grant funding application estimated the siteʼs value at $900,000 and $885,000, respectively, said Poller. Answering a residentʼs question, Poller said that the increased property value was based on the owner possibly obtaining a variance. Moreover, he said the bond counsel added in the extra costs that

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added up to $825,000 to cover due diligence and closing costs. Poller said if something is found during due diligence studies on the property, the township could back out of the purchase. Resident Michael Ullman, recently voted back to council for 2024 as an Independent, asked whether the property had oil heat. Poller told him this should be found out during due diligence, where they would test to see if such tanks existed on the property. Ullman asked what tax impacts could be expected from the bond and officials said it would likely

Parading: Home for the Holidays 2023 and businesses ensured that the picture-perfect evening went off without a hitch and that everyone involved, participants and spectators alike, had an enjoyable and memorable evening. As the song goes, “Thereʼs no place like home for the holidays,” and that was evident by the smiles and warm greetings seen all night long as friends met along the avenue and in the park but especially when Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus made their way to the bandstand for the tree-lighting! Along with Westwood Mayor

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cost the average taxpayer $7.75 per year over the bondʼs expected 25year term. Resident William Ferrara asked what the plan was for 450 Pascack Road. Mayor Peter Calamari said they told the Open Space Trust Fund Committee that they would probably leave the trees and put in a walking trail on the property. Since fall 2021, the propertyʼs Pascack Road frontage has sported an available sign. A dilapidated home, often strewn with tarps and deteriorating structures including a small barn and garage, can be seen from Pascack Road.

Ray Arroyo, Council President Beth Dell, and Councilmembers Rob Bicocchi, Eric Collins, Anthony Greco, Cheryl Hodges, and Chris Montana, we wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and look forward to a wonderful 2024 filled with more exciting community events and programs. Happy holidays, Gary Buchheister Westwood Recreation director

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