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Emerson • Hillsdale • Montvale • Park Ridge • River Vale • Township of Washington • Westwood • Woodcliff Lake VOLUME 23 ISSUE 49
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Westwood Regional’s Charlotte Flynn takes on race in America. SEE PAGE 15
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HILLSDALE—Bergen County Clerk John S. Hoganʼs foundation has recognized Hillsdaleʼs Julia Scozzafava, an 11th grade high honor roll student at Pascack Valley High School and a Girl Scout in Troop 318, as a Five Star Student. Hogan announced his award program in January 2019, saying he would honor one student from kindergarten through college every three months. Awards are distributed in March, June, September, and December. “Our goal is to reward students who continually strive to learn and better themselves within their communities in some unique fashion,” Hogan told Pascack Press at the time. He said, “We are interested in student volunteers who dedicate their time to helping others as well as student entrepreneurs who have
If you are a part of the Pascack Valley region, then there is a good chance you knew or have heard of Zack Latteri, a former Pascack Valley High School freshman whose contagious laugh and positive attitude filled the hearts of many. Zack, who was diagnosed with leukemia at 10, beat the disease several times following transfusions, chemotherapy treatments, and hospital stays. But he ultimately lost his courageous battle with cancer in July 2015. In the wake of his passing, his friends and family helped to create the Zack Latteri Foundation (ZLF), which works with the Hillsdale and River Vale communities to donate goods, raise money for those battling cancer or facing difficult struggles, and keep Zackʼs memory going strong.
See LATTERI on page 94
BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON— Most of the governing body convened at a special meeting on Feb. 12 to discuss the 2020 budget, taking a first pass through trust fund items and approximately $2.7 million in new capital expenses. Mayor Peter Calamari, Council President Stacey DeMarco-Feeney, and Borough Attorney Kenneth Poller were absent. Town CFO Judy Curran stepped down Jan. 31, following
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BERGEN COUNTY CLERK John Hogan presents Hilldale’s Julia AMBASSADORS Scozzafava, 16, with a certificate and $500 check. Concerned with aniContinues on page 6 mal shelter overpopulation, Scozzafava aspires to become a veterinarian. REACH OUT TO FRESHMEN Township enters 2020 budget talks without CFO, auditor BY JOSH SHIFFMAN SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS
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lively exchanges at the dais with Poller and without being given an exit interview. She had offered to stay for two weeks but was let go immediately. Interviews are ongoing for town auditor. In the mix are previous town auditors Gary J. Vinci of Lerch, Vinci, and Higgins; and Louis C. Mai CPA and Associates. Calamari recently named Township Administrator Robert Tovo as Finance Director. It was the governing bodyʼs first meeting since Feb. 3, when most members agreed with Desserie Morganʼs call to scut-
tle a $10,000 forensic accounting of the town finances, which was approved and funded in 2019, the work briefly going to Chakonis & Pettit LLC of River Edge. The about-face prevailed in a 3–2 vote, with members Michael DeSena and Steven Cascio voting for the work to continue and Art Cumming supporting newcomers DeMarco-Feeney and Morgan. The call for forensic accounting was made by for-
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A consultant tasked with redeveloping 14 acres in an industrial area is gearing up to present a range of options for the public and officials here to consider. The scope of work includes 24 affordable housing units mandated under the boroughʼs affordable housing settlement. The public will get several opportunities to weigh in on redevelopment options. Meanwhile, the townʼs legal action opposing Waste Managementʼs transfer station activity in the borough is on hold at Hillsdaleʼs request. DMR Architects of Hasbrouck Heights is crafting a redevelopment plan for 17 of 23 lots in the industrial area, which were declared in need of redevelopment in September 2019 following a redevelopment study the firm conducted. After the Planning Board and governing body signed off on the study, DMR was awarded a $19,140 contract for planning services to produce a redevelopment plan on Nov. 12. The plan will look at 17 lots bounded by Knickerbocker Avenue, Prospect Place, and Patterson Street, including Brookside Place and Piermont Avenue. The firm prepared a 154-page preliminary investigation for determination of an area in need of redevelopment in May 2019. This was approved by council in September.
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Kol Dorot’s first annual pancake breakfast was a huge hit, and an auspicious start for the merged reform temples Beth Or and Beth El. SEE PAGE 19
A large house stands there today, but in the 1930s the property at 5 Ridgewood Road in the Township of Washington was home to Eggert’s Service Station. SEE PAGE 4
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A Suez legal response asserts that a state ratepayer advocateʼs request to throw out its proposed customer lead line replacement program “must be denied” since it has “the wrong set of ʻfacts,ʼ applied the wrong law, and reached the wrong conclusion.” A decision on the conflicting legal motions is expected by late February or early March, said attorneys. Since Suez proposed a customer lead line replacement pilot program in March 2019, the proposal has been bogged down by
legal challenges from a state agency—the Division of Rate Counsel—that represents ratepayers in utility matters statewide. While Suez owns the service lines from the street main to curb, customers own the lines from the curb into the home or business. In order to reduce the threat of lead leaching from customer lead service lines, Suez proposed to replace the lines for $1,000, with the balance paid by a surcharge on Suezʼs 200,000 customers. Suez North America, a global private utility, serves 200,000 customers in 57 towns in Bergen and Hudson counties. Following evaluation of applicable laws, an Office of Administrative Law judge assigned to the
10-month-old Suez request to undertake a two-year pilot program to replace customer lead lines will hold oral arguments in the case. The state Division of Rate Counsel must reply to Suezʼs response by February 18. Oral arguments are scheduled Feb. 25, after which the administrative law judge will set a decision date. A Rate Counsel spokeswoman said hearings on evidence may be scheduled in June for both sides.
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alleged the state Division of Rate Counsel—which opposes the customer program due to Suezʼs proposal to increase all customersʼ bills—“misunderstood the [Suez] proposal and appears to confuse rates with rate base,” notes the motion. The filing says Rate Counselʼs argument that Suez wanted to include the pilot program in its rate base is “wholly irrelevant because they address a request the company has not made and that is not now before this court or the [state] Board of Public Utilities,” states the Suez motion. Suezʼs motion said the utility disagreed with Rate Counselʼs argument that adding a surcharge to rate base “is on its face illegal as a matter of public utility law” and alleged Suez “is not requesting rate base treatment for these replacement costs.”
tiple valid approaches within the [BPUʼs] ratemaking authority to accomplish its public policy objectives.” Suez requests that the BPU “use a traditional regulatory technique [inclusion of a regulatory asset amortized over a limited time] to recover costs which need to be expended to protect and promote the public health.” Suez previously requested an up to 85 cent monthly surcharge CONTINUED ON PAGE 21
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minute celebration of classical musical theater with a murder mystery twist.” The year is 1959 and Bostonʼs Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the cast and crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who happens to be a musical theatre fan. Packed with glorious tunes by world-renowned duo Kander and Ebb, and a wittily charming script filled with delightful characters, “Curtains: School Edition”
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B ck in time... Eggerts kept gas station, lunch stop BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF PASCACK PRESS
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON
A LARGE HOUSE stands there today, but in the 1930s the property at 5 Ridgewood Road in the Township of Washington was home to Eggertʼs Service Station. Owners Henry and Louise Eggert, who are pictured at right in front of their prefabricated store, ran one of the earliest gas stations and lunch stops in the township. The photo dates to 1931. Notice the little dog, which looks like a pug, between them. A lunch board at far left tells us the Eggerts were serving sandwiches, hot dogs, coffee, tea, and more. They also sold cigars, cigarettes and candy. Underneath the window on the left is a display for Seilheimerʼs, which was an old brand of soda that was manufactured right in Hackensack. It might be hard to imagine today, but back when these photographs were taken, the townshipʼs total population was just 402 people (now itʼs well over 9,000). Development in town didnʼt really take off until after World War II. Still, during the 1930s the township would have seen its share of traffic, particularly in the summer, as at the
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start of the decade Pine Lake was formed and became a popular swimming destination for folks from all over Bergen County.
The Eggertsʼ store stood on Ridgewood Road one lot away from Linwood Avenue. It was originally built in 1928 by the
Harris Brothers. Later, in 1956, Anthony and Margaret Schuler bought the place. They renovated it and operated Landmark Motors
for many years. In the late 1990s, Landmark was razed and a new house was built in its place.
Full STEAM ahead: Museum welcomes kids 6–10 for discovery
There will be plenty to keep young minds active and engaged at the Pascack Historical Society on Sunday, Feb. 23. That afternoon the museum is pleased to present “Explorations,” a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) education program for kids 6–10. The event begins at 1 p.m. in the museumʼs Ellen Berdais Hall, 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge. Kids should be pre-registered by emailing info@pas-
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cackhistoricalsociety.org. Kids will be invited to explore science topics and learn how they relate to Pascack Valley history. The afternoon will delve into dinosaurs, airplanes, electricity, color, photography and more. As part of the program, kids will have an opportunity to examine real dinosaur gastrolites (gizzard balls), believed to be from the hadrosaurus, that were excavated by a professional archaeologist in Woodcliff
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Lake many years ago. The program will be supervised by retired licensed New Jersey teachers. The same afternoon, the museum will be open for regular visiting hours from 1 to 4 p.m. Families are welcome to stay after the science program to tour the museum. While in the museum, kids can enjoy a game of History Bingo. Each child will be given a bingo card showing different artifacts on exhibit. If they can Publisher Editor Art Director Director of Advertising
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find them all, they will get a prize! History Bingo is offered when the museum is open— Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The game is immensely popular among kids—and among adults, too! For more information about PHS, visit pascackhistoricalsociety.org. Follow the museum on Facebook to stay current with Society activities.
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Scozzafava, 16, latest Hogan Five Star Student developed a creative business model or product.” Also to be recognized, he said, are students who have overcome some form of adversity and have found a meaningful way to give back to their community. Scozzafava, 16, the foundationʼs fourth-quarter recipient, aspires to be a veterinarian so that she can continue to change the lives of animals in need, Hogan said. “Julia has devotion and passion for helping less fortunate animals, and because of that she has found ways to educate people within her community and raise money for shelter animals,” Hogan said. At his office and with her family on hand, he presented her with a certificate of recognition and a check for $500 from the John S. Hogan Foundation. “All of your efforts have demonstrated your commitment to this cause. Your acts of kindness and generosity make you a prime
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candidate for the Five Star Student Award. Good luck and keep up the wonderful work,” Hogan told Scozzafava. For her part, Scozzafava told Pascack Press, “I was so excited and surprised to receive this great honor from John Hoganʼs Bergen County Clerk Office. Mr. Hogan was so enthusiastic and supportive of all of my accomplishments toward animals, which made me feel very proud.” She added, “I feel so fortunate to be included among a wonderful group of young women and men to receive this award.” She said she will put the money toward her work for animals. Scozzafava describes her community service projects as her “greatest achievements” and “wonderful, rewarding experiences.” For her Girl Scout Bronze Award, the troop held a pet supply drive, with donations given to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge
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unteering with with Save the Animals Rescue Team (START II). Up next for Scozzafava: “Iʼm going to shadow an [Oradell] veterinarian starting this spring and continue my senior year of high school to gain valuable knowledge of how to help animals,” she said. Ultimately, she plans to become a veterinarian, “so I can foster my lifelong passion of helping animals.” Hoganʼs foundationʼs third quarter recipient was Jacqueline Garcia from Roy W. Brown Middle School in Bergenfield. She raised $750 in lemonade sales to restore an African villageʼs drinking well “so that the young girls of
the village could attend school instead of fetching water for their community.” Second quarter recipient was Franklin Praschil from Emerson High School, recognized for an ambitious memory garden he created as an Eagle Scout project. He raised $27,000 for the work and enjoyed great help from the Emerson Police Department. (See “Franklin Praschilʼs Project Connects,” July 22, 2019.) The inaugural recipient was Brendan Vann from Fair Lawn High School, who launched Cleatz 4 Kidz, a program benefitting underprivileged children.
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Kindergarten registration open in Hillsdale
The Hillsdale Public School District has opened registration for its 2020–2021 kindergarten program. Any resident child who will be 5 on or before this Oct. 1 is eligible for enrollment. Children living on the east side of Magnolia Avenue (even house numbers) running from Lincoln Avenue to Lawrence Street will attend Meadowbrook School. Children living on the west side of Magnolia Avenue (odd house numbers) running from Lincoln Avenue
to Lawrence Street will attend Ann Blanche Smith School. The district uses an online preregistration format for all incoming kindergarten students. All the preregistration forms can be found on the districtʼs website, hillsdaleschools.com. Click the Registration tab. Make sure to register for the 2020–2021 school year and to select grade “00” for kindergarten. On completion of the online registration, you will be contacted by school personnel to schedule an
appointment for your registration conference. Kindergarten orientation for Meadowbrook School is April 15. For Ann Blanche Smith School, itʼs April 16. The school principal will send out further information once the registration process is completed. Superintendent of Schools Robert Lombardy Jr. writes, “Please help us by sharing this information with anyone you know who lives in Hillsdale and has kindergarten-eligible children”
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League marks centennial anniversary of enfranchisement BY HILLARY VIDERS SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS
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A century ago, women across America and their allies successfully advocated for their right to vote. Soon after the 19th Amendment was ratified by Congress on Aug. 18, 1920, the League of Women Voters formed to help organize newly enfranchised women to take a larger role in public affairs. The movement had taken shape, in part, in the Northern Valley, where suffragist leader Elizabeth Cady Stanton had attempted to vote in Tenafly 40years earlier, in 1880; she wrote a history of the suffrage movement at her borough home, along with collaborator Susan B. Anthony. The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) commemorated the centennial milestone at “Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Womenʼs Right to Vote,” held Feb. 10 at Leonia High School and attended by about 150 people from throughout the region. Today, the league continues to inform communities at the state and local level, while encouraging civic engagement and advocating for womenʼs rights in government forums. The non-partisan and nonprofit league works with 700 state and local leagues in all 50 states, Washington D.C., the U.S. Virgin
Islands, and Hong Kong. “Getting the vote 100 years ago took persistent advocacy, and the Leagueʼs focus on advocacy continues,” said LWVNV board member Vicki Sidrow. “These issues included such areas as the environment, gun control, immigration, education, healthcare, equal rights, civil rights, womenʼs reproductive rights, human trafficking and many others. By speaking up about what we believe in. We can and do make a difference!” The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley was founded in 1946 as the League of Women Voters of Closter. Over the years, it expanded and now draws members from 29 municipalities in Bergen County. The LWVNV offers voters services and programs, including candidatesʼ forums, registration drives, dissemination of nonpartisan information about candidates and issues, and public meetings to discuss current issues. Recalling the drama of how women fought for generations to claim their place at the ballot box, Carol Simon Levin of “Reclaiming Our Voice: New Jerseyʼs Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage” gave a presentation, dressed in a turn-of-the century outfit, meticulously reenacting the history of the suffrage movement and the role played by leaders in the struggle. To many peopleʼs surprise, Levin pointed out that in 1920, the 19th Amendment would not
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of Northern Valley Co-President Nike Bach and board member Vicki Sidrow accept a Bergen County Freeholders resolution from Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs Director Cynthia Forster, at right.
have had enough legislative votes to pass (36 were required) had it not been given a last-minute affirmative vote from Tennessee that was brought about by the lobbying efforts of the suffragettes. Levin chronicled events and notables in the long fought battle for womenʼs rights, such as New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association founder Lucy Stone, Anthony, Stanton, and many more. Following Levinʻs presentation, several speakers discussed LWV current initiatives and events in which the chapter is involved, including the 2020 decennial census, People Powered
Fair Maps and National Redistricting Reform, Voter Registration, and Candidate Forums. At the event, Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs Director Cynthia Forster presented the LWVNV with a proclamation on behalf of Bergen County. The next generation of women voters—Leonia High School students—sat in the front row, eager to participate in the program. Freshman Sophia Arzeno said, “Itʼs important to learn about how hard women struggled to get the right to vote, a right everyone
should have.” Her classmate Kirsten Klingner added, “I like this era of history because it is about womenʼs empowerment.” The celebration ended with the cutting a large cake that read “Creating a More Perfect Democracy” and plates of cookies that had been made by students in the Leonia High School Culinary Program. The event combined the festive nature of LWVNVʼs 100th anniversary and an appreciation of the hard-earned victory to obtain womenʼs right to vote. Photo by Hillary Viders
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St. Andrewʼs parish center writes to invite all to come to the church to watch “Lectio: Salvation,” a DVD series aimed at sparking spiritual discussions. “At every Sunday Mass, Catholics confess that Jesus came down from Heaven ʻfor us men
and for our salvation.ʼ But what does ʻsalvationʼ mean? In this remarkable series, scripture scholar and theologian Michael Patrick Barber provides a thorough, deeply Catholic, and deeply biblical, answer,” the parish says. Ninety-minute screenings are
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The ZLF has hosted yard sales and annual beefsteak dinners to raise money for the local fire departments, ambulance corps, and student scholarships. Student ambassadors at Pascack Valley High School work with this nonprofit group to spread Zackʼs message of paying it forward. On Feb. 5, student ambassadors for the ZLF spoke to the freshman class at PVHS to educate the high school newcomers on Zackʼs story. Through these sorts of assemblies, more and more individuals are touched by Zackʼs legacy. Ambassadors spoke about the goal of the Foundation and showed a touching video—produced by PV alumnus Casey Lewis —highlighting Zackʼs personality FROM PAGE 1
through interviews with his mom Sharon and his friends. The ambassadors also spoke of the Foundationʼs care packages—called Zack Packs—given to kids battling cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Hackensack University Medical Center. The packs are filled with games, arts supplies, and comfy blankets, as it was Zackʼs hope to make the stay of pediatric cancer patients more manageable. With Zack Packs, the Foundation is able to perpetuate Zackʼs memory and give back to those facing incredible struggles. Relay for Life May 30 And if you are familiar with the Zack Latteri Foundation you have most likely heard about the American Cancer Societyʼs annual
Relay for Life fundraiser, which bolsters donations for cancer research. Zack was an active participant in Relay For Life. His graduating class (PV Class of 2018) created a relay team in his honor. This May 30, the American Cancer Societyʼs Relay For Life will be held at Pascack Valley High School. The day serves as a time to reflect on the devastating effects of cancer and how all of us, in some way, shape, or form, have been touched by the illness. However, the dayʼs purpose is not solely to mourn those we have lost; instead, while reflecting on the horrible disease that is cancer, those in attendance socialize with community members, play games such as frisbee and Spikeball, eat delicious food from local vendors,
and embrace all that the Zack Latteri Foundation embodies. After dark, luminaria will be lit, each in remembrance of a life touched by cancer. Because this yearʼs event is sports-themed, attendees are urged to wear their favorite team jersey or T-shirt. All are welcome.
To learn more about Relay, including how to participate as an individual or team, visit relayforlife.org/pascackvalleyNJ or write Sue Vaccaro at scvaccaro@verizon.net. — Josh Shiffman is a PV ZLF Student Ambassador
WESTWOOD
Rec launches adult beginner acrylics class
The Recreation Department is pleased to invite adults 55 and up to join a new Forever Young acrylic painting class with instructor/artist Jean Taras. The program is designed to cultivate the interests and skills of beginner adult art students (or those new to acrylic painting) by introducing materials, techniques and projects in a friendly, creative and expertly guided course.
The winter course includes introduction to acrylic paint and brush techniques, painting without brushes, painting leaves and trees, creating flowers, and a final project incorporating participantsʼ new skills into one beautiful piece of artwork. The 10-week session starts Thursday, Feb. 6 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.) in the Westwood Community Center Senior
Lounge. The course is free for Westwood residents, $50 for non-residents, all 55 and up. Materials are included. To register, sign up in the Recreation Department office in the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave. or call (201) 6647882. For a full schedule of Forever Young offerings, visit westwoodnj.gov/179/recreation.
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• Wednesday, Feb. 19: Bendy Bookworm Storytime, ages 2–5, 11:30 a.m. to noon. New Movie Matinee, The Goldfinch. Drama, rated R, starring Nicole Kidman and Finn Wolfhard. Refreshments included! 2 to 4:38 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 20: Afterschool New Movie, The Addams Family (2019). Rated PG. Snacks included. 3:30 to 5 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 21: Jiggly Wiggly, newborn–age 2, 10:30 to 11 a.m. No-bake Creations, grades K–6, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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• Wednesday, Feb. 19: Read to Therapy Dog Mia (ages 5 and up) sign up in the Childrenʼs Room; practice reading aloud. Pick your own story, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Chess (first grade and up; sign up in the Childrenʼs Room; bring a chess set if you can), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 20: Winter Story Hour (age 2), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Winter Story Hour CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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Jaguar sculptures, bird headdresses and elephant tusk art were just some of the fascinating artwork that attendees learned about on Feb. 8 at the West Africa on the East Coast art lecture at Hillsdale Free Public Library. Presented by Dr. Michael Norris, a former educator at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, the free 90minute talk and PowerPoint presentation is the first of a three-part art lecture series made possible
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Following up on his comments at the recent Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Mayor John Ruocco told Pascack Press that officials from Waste FROM PAGE 1
understanding of the various options available and the revenue each could generate. This educates council members about their options so that they can make an informed decision before making
able units in a redevelopment zone in the industrial area within three years of approval, or by approximately February 2021. However, the agreement notes, “If a redevelopment area is not des-
good options such as an assisted living center or senior facility. Ruocco said whatever prevails “should make the town more attractive to residents and to newcomers.” In May, DMR reported that based on the evidence gathered, including multiple site visits, review of all available building, fire, police, and tax assessor information, and available GIS, and NJDEP information it was determined the property meets Local Redevelopment and Housing Law
Criterion “D.” That states, “Areas with buildings or improvements which, by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities, excessive land coverage, deleterious land use or obsolete layout, or any combination of these or other factors, are detrimental to the safety, health, morals or welfare of the community,” DMR said.
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COMING INTO FOCUS: Hillsdale’s preliminary investigation into 23 properties on 14 acres in the community’s industrial zone found 17 lots met criteria to be deemed in need of redevelopment (the area is pictured). A state law allows for redevelopment zones that call for expanding the permitted uses in such zones. A new report commissioned by the Borough Council last week will further define a redevelopment plan.
Management, which voluntarily agreed to stop accepting waste at its local transfer station, is also awaiting action that the town will take following review of a redevelopment plan. Ruocco had told Pascack Valley mayors Jan. 29 that Waste Management halted operations in exchange for a role in the local redevelopment process. Ruocco said that redevelopment options for the property could be a financial incentive for the company to shed the facility, now often underused based on its total capacity for waste transfer. Council President Frank Pizzella, who initiated efforts to declare the industrial zone as an area for redevelopment, told Pascack Press that “DMR is only beginning to create a test concept, which is basically many different ideas and options which are then reviewed by a financial expert who then plays out a variety of different scenarios.” These, he said, are then presented to the council “to get an
any commitments. It is very important because it [minimizes] risk exposure.” Ruocco told Pascack Press, “One of the things weʼve been able to do is get them [Waste Management] to agree to cease the flow of garbage into the borough. The facilityʼs open but trucks have not been dropping off waste for months.” The mayor said WMI likely views a redevelopment plan as “financially advantageous.” The company is “looking to us to move ahead for redevelopment,” he added. Ruocco said the borough advised Superior Court to “freeze” their bid opposing the companyʼs waste transfer permit because the two parties are cooperating. Ruocco earlier told Pascack Press that its affordable housing agreementʼs overlay zone in the industrial area calls for 24 affordable units, which means either about 160 rental units or 120 market-rate units at a 15% set-aside. Ruocco noted the affordable housing settlement required afford-
ignated, the borough can use traditional zoning mechanisms to create these opportunities.” Another possibility may be declaring a larger downtown area as an area in need of rehabilitation, Ruocco said. This, he said, is another designation under the state Housing and Redevelopment Law that allows a municipality the legal basis to upgrade an area but under different criteria and financial incentives than under redevelopment designation. Ruocco said that possibility “is on the distant horizon” with the council first needing to address redevelopment options and agree on a path forward with input from residents and affected property owners. “A lot of what we may decide to do there [in the redevelopment zone] depends on the density and height of proposals,” Ruocco said. Asked about a mixed-use development that provides retail business at ground level and secondfloor apartments, Ruocco said he found that “unobjectionable.” He said there could be other
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The newly redesigned township website alerts readers that, in an effort to better service the residents of Washington Township, the curbside recycling hauler has requested a new pick-up day. “To minimize weekend activity conducted by Buldo in the Township they have requested that Wednesday become our new recycling pick-up day. This change becomes effective on March 4, starting with the Northeast Zone, followed by
Northwest and South zones on March 11,” the township administration said. The website also is helping put out a call to help with Census 2020: In mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. Visit the census website for fur-
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Most people who have dental insurance rely on their plan to guide their selection process. The thinking is that by using the PRIYU GUPTA, DDS, network denWESTWOOD tist, the work PERIODONTICS needed will be more affordable. The reason dental insurance networks are not the best way to
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Hillsdale Board of Health offers free radon test kits
The Hillsdale Board of Health is offering a limited number of free radon test kits to Hillsdale residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Kits can be obtained at the Hillsdale Borough Hall, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Board of Health urges residents be aware of the importance of testing their homes for radon. Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. Radon testing is easy to perform, and problems can be mitigated. Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when uranium breaks down in the soil and in rock formations. Small amounts of uranium are found in nearly all soils and rocks. Radon gas moves up through the soil and finds its way into homes through cracks in the foun-
dation and openings around sump pumps, pipes, and drains. High radon levels are associated with a greater risk of lung cancer. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. Overall, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer resulting in approximately 21,000 deaths in the United States per year. It is recommended that homes be mitigated if they have radon concentrations of 4 pCi/L or more. Homeowners who tested and found low levels of radon may wish to retest to determine if radon concentrations may have changed, due to changes in air flow within the house from new additions or other renovations, or due to new construction nearby that may have caused changes in the local geology. For more information, call (201) 666-4800 ext.1525.
oranges to oranges. A number of people rely on a word-of-mouth recommendations as a means to find the best fit. They follow a recommendation from a friend or colleague who they trust, who required similar treatments or services they are looking for. This is by far the best way, especially if you need crowns, implants or surgery. I am Dr. Priyu Gupta, a boardcertified periodontist and dental implant surgeon. I am a solo practitioner in Bergen County for the past 12 years. My path to obtain new patients
and form new relationships is based on word-of-mouth referrals from my patients and colleagues, by lecturing to other Bergen County general dentists on surgical innovations, and by volunteering my time and expertise to provide leadership to the local chapter of the ADA. I hope this column provided you with clear, straightforward information about how to improve your access to quality dental care. For more information, call (201) 664-3023 or visit us at 354 Old Hook Road #201 or WestwoodPeriodontics.com.
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The boroughʼs annual community dinner and raffle on Friday, March 27, sponsored by American Legion Post 153, benefits your hosts, Montvale Boy Scout Troop 334. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. at Fieldstone Middle School, 47 Spring Valley Road. Come out and join your community for food, friends, music, a tricky tray raffle, and more! Din-
ner includes a full pasta and meatball entree, salad, and fresh garlic bread. After dinner enjoy a dessert and coffee. After the raffle, a clown entertains children with balloon art. Tickets are sold in advance only, $7 all ages. For tickets or more information, write the troop at troop334mail@gmail.com or PO Box 641, Montvale, NJ 07645.
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The Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5427 of Washington Township is hosting its annual St. Patrickʼs Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 14, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Council Hall, 79 Pascack Road. The evening starts with a happy hour featuring pass-around hors dʼoeuvres followed by a traditional dinner of corned beef and cabbage with all the trimmings, including dessert and coffee. There is an open bar, featuring Guinness on tap, for the entire evening. “The popular Patsy McLoughlin Irish Dancers are on
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for dancing. Some Irish singalong tunes to mark the occasion are also on the agenda. Paid-in-advance reservations are required, as seating is limited as the affair always sells out. The last day to purchase tickets is March 9. The cost is an all-inclusive $55 per person. Net proceeds from the event go to local charities. Chairmen Jim Dugan and Paul Kearney encourage you to organize a table of eight, 10, or 12 and get your tickets before the deadline. For more information, call Dugan at (201) 666-3425 or Kearney at (201) 263-9229.
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Craft show to feature a wide variety of wares
The Paramus High School Craft Show will be held at Paramus High School located at 99 E. Century Road on Sunday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show features 125 exhibitors from four states at this great indoor shopping event. The show is sponsored by Project Graduation and promoted by P.J.ʼs Promotions. The exhibitors will be set up throughout the school, with booths bursting with a touch of spring. Just some of the items featured at the show will be: pottery, spring florals, framed sports items, ceramics, jewelry, hand painted clay pots, glass and signs, soft sculpture, birdhouses, turned wood items and cutting boards. You can also expect to find: apparel, repurposed metal art, fiber, 20th century area train station prints, lighted glass blocks and garden decor, soft sculpture, pillows, folk art, candles, soaps, olive oils, cakes, holiday chocolates, honey products and much more. A home made pickle, kettle korn and a tie dye booth will be set up outside the entrance. The sponsors will be serving a breakfast and lunch menu in the
again—in River Edge
Sendai Japanese Restaurant and Grill, established here in 2009, announced on its website that itʼs leaving Emerson for River Edge. The restaurant was one venture of many that lost its home after the borough partnered with redevelopers on an ambitious mixed-use project called Emerson Station, which is erecting 147 apartments on Kinderkamack Road, along with nearly 15,000 square feet of retail space. Demolition on Block 419, where the business operated, started in December 2019, with Mayor Danielle DiPaola posting Dec. 18, “Today 214 Kinderkamack Road will come down. The old Casa Hoffbrau, Vannoʼs, Arthurʼs, Gregory Tʼs, Ranchero Cantino, Cinar. Thanks for the memories. You served us well.”
The fate of popular Cork & Keg liquor store is unknown, with the borough compelled in December to condemn the storeʼs lease under terms of the redevelopment agreement. Owner Dominick Scala has said neither the redeveloper nor the borough had done enough to help it relocate. DiPaola has been pulling for mediation or arbitration and emphasized to Pascack Press that this redevelopment project and its contracts, signed by her predecessor, are out of her control. Sendai closed Jan. 31. On Feb. 9 it said it was moving to 651 Kinderkamack Road in River Edge. A grand opening as Sendai Sushi & Korean BBQ, under its current ownership, is anticipated for mid-April. — Staff report
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With yoga a big part of personal fitness regimens, Westwood Recreation is pleased to provide this restorative practice in its ForeverYoung 55+ Program of fitness and recreation classes. Certified yoga instructor Tori Karach leads participants, beginners to advanced, in a 60-minute class designed to increase overall flexibility, assist in improving balance and posture, boost mood, increase muscle tone and ease aches and pains. The class runs Thursdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the Westwood Community Center. Itʼs free to residents 55 and up, $20 per month for non-residents.
ForeverYoung is integral to the boroughʼs mission of promoting aging in place by offering a consistent and well-rounded wellness program. The program regularly partners with Westwood For All Ages and The Mayorʼs Wellness Program in offering wellness seminars led by local doctors, dieticians, chefs, and other preventative care professionals. To participate in yoga or other ForeverYoung programs, register by visiting the Community Center at 55 Jefferson Ave. or go online and use the Community Pass link on the Recreation Department page of westwoodnj.gov.
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Westwood Has HeART exhibit runs thru Feb. 22
Westwood Gallery and Westwood Regional School Districtʼs Art Department are proud to announce the eighth annual WWRSD has HeART, a student art exhibit on the healing power of art. Students in grades K–12 were encouraged to reflect on what it means to care and created an original work of art in response. More than 140 images were submitted, and a committee of administrators and art educators selected 15 winning images. An opening reception on Thursday, Feb. 6 packed Westwood Gallery, with the young artists signing their prints and receiving their awards. The Westwood Gallery Award went to Sarah Jough. The Artworks Award was presented to Ashley Francis. Student Margaret Loftusʼs work received the most votes. Prints and notecards of the
15 images are being sold to benefit Artworks, the Naomi Cohain Foundation, which provides children and young adults access to creative arts programs for healing, communication, and self-expression. They make excellent gifts. 8-inch by 10-inch prints by all the artists in the show can be purchased for $5 at Westwood Gallery or from Pamela Duffus at pamela.duffus@wwrsd.org. All of the profits will be donated to this worthy cause. Note cards (5 inches by 7 inches) are available at one for $3, five for $10 (mix and match), and all 15 images for $20. This year, magnets are $4 (or three for $10) and T-shirts are $15. Check out the exhibit through Feb. 22. You can support these students in using their talents to make a difference for our community. For more information, visit westwoodartgallery.com or call (201) 666-1800.
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THE ARTISTS IN PORTRAIT: At this year’s Westwood Has HeART event, the Westwood Gallery Award went to Sarah Jough. The Artworks Award was presented to Ashley Francis. Student Margaret Loftus’s work received the most votes. Back to front, left to right: Margaret Loftus, Yehudi Velazquez, Nyla Diaz, Sarah Jough, Ashley Francis, Zoe Mayosky, Claire Lee, and Mark Ribaudo, Gavin Janosz, Hannah Terzi, Pia Chaitanya, Emma Park, and Emily Casbar.
Gottheimer presses for action on coronavirus
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U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) is pushing for a boost in federal investment to combat coronavirus and prevent the spread of the virus within the United States, by urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to request emergency supplemental appropriations from Congress. In recent days, there were concerns that Chinese passengers on a cruise ship docked in New Jersey were suspected to have had coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) have since cleared the passengers. The World Health Organization (WHO) has rated the global risk of the virus as high. According to the most recent reporting from the World Health Organization (WHO), as of Feb. 12, there are more than 43,000 confirmed coronavirus cases globally. Newark Liberty International Airport is one of 11 U.S. airports designated for enhanced screening procedures for passengers arriving from impacted areas to ensure the virus does not spread further.
In his letter to Azar, Gottheimer wrote, “It is critical that your Department has the resources needed to fully combat this virus and prevent the further spread within the U.S.” He added, “Recently, my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee wrote to you urging you request emergency supplemental resources to respond to this crisis. I join their call for you to submit this request for any needed emergency resources to Congress to attack the novel coronavirus head on.”
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Mardi Gras bash for Elks, at 90, on Feb. 29
Westwood Elks Lodge 1562 celebrates its 90th birthday Mardi Gras-style on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. and youʼre invited. Admission of $40 per person includes select beverages, New
Orleans-style and “regular” food, and music (Westwoodʼs DJ Mayo Credle will rock the house). There also are a tricky tray and birthday cupcakes. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help
children grow up healthy and drug-free, meet the needs of todayʼs veterans, and improve the quality of life. RSVP by Feb. 22 by calling Joanne Staudt at (201) 906-2284 or Grace Nappi at (201) 290-4689.
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NJ Harmonica club open mics March 2
The Garden State Harmonica Club invites you to open mics on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at The Community Church, 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, entrance on Hamilton Avenue. The club invites anyone interested in harmonica music or lessons to join the group to play or listen. Light refreshments are always available.
Among celebrity members are the amazing Abe Barzelay; performer and teacher Gary Mettler; harmonicist and former lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears Rob Paparozzi, and Rob Fletcher of The Harmoniacs. The clubʼs ensemble can be booked to play for groups for a reasonable fee. It entertains at retirement and veteransʼ homes,
churches, clubs, assisted living centers, civic groups, libraries, schools, and private parties. The Garden State Harmonica Club was founded in 1971. New members are welcome. Annual dues are $35. For more information, call (917) 771-1166 or write gardenstateharmonicaclub@hotmail.com.
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Student reinvisions flag for an America torn by racisim
Westwood Regional High School student Charlotte Flynn, a senior in the AP and honors program, created a work of art that tells a patriotic story and communicates a message of racial identity in America. Flynn pulls from her own experiences, observations, and experiments to share her message of embracing our diversity, and celebrating our differences. The artwork is on display at the high school. According to art teacher Pamela Duffus, Westwood Regional AP and Honors Studio Art students are encouraged to create works of art that tell a story and communicate a message. Students explore topics of interest or concern to them and experiment with
various ways to visually depict their ideas. They develop a series of works while investigating their topic and are encouraged to take risks with their art. “Charlotteʼs concentration focuses on racial identity in America. She has pulled from her own experiences and observations and has experimented with ways to share her message,” Duffus told Pascack Press on Feb. 6. Flynn told Pascack Press, “For my sustained investigation I am looking deeper into both my own and Americaʼs racial identity.” She recreated the American flag, she said, “to depict the racial struggle that Americans have endured. I wanted this flag to look like it has been ripped apart and put back together, just as our coun-
try has been ripped apart by racism. If we teach each future generations to look past race, the country will be a more open-minded and peaceful place.” According to Principal Frank Connelly, Duffus “does an amazing job developing creative activities for her students. With everything going on in the world today, Charlotteʼs piece allows us to reflect on what is truly important in life: peace, love, respect, and acceptance of people of all different backgrounds.” Westwood Regional School District, the only K–12 regional school district in Bergen County, serves approximately 2,750 students from the Borough of Westwood and the Township of Washington.
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St. John the Baptist hosts St. Pat’s Day dinner
St. John the Baptist R. C. Parish will host a St. Patrickʼs Day Dinner Celebration on Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m., immediately following the 5 p.m. Liturgy. This is an adults-only event with beer, wine, and soda included. The dinner will be held in the Msgr. Morris Parish Center and will feature the traditional dinner of corned beef and cabbage and shepherdʼs pie. Guests are invited to bring
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LADIES TO NETWORK MARCH 12 AT THE MANSION
Ladies, come out for fun and refreshments at the GFWC Paskack Junior Womenʼs Club Ladiesʼ Night Out at the Mansion. Mingle with other women from the area. Members and non-members are welcome. The event is Thursday, March 12 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at 124 Noyes Dr., Park Ridge, across from Atrium Senior Living. RSVP to membership@paskackjuniors.org . For more information visit paskackjuniors.org.
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an Irish soda bread and/or a favorite dessert to share. Coffee and tea will be available. Entertainment by bagpipers and step dancers will be featured along with music and dancing. Reservations are required no
later than March 1. Cost is $35 per person; tables for eight can be reserved at $280. To reserve seating or for more information, call the parish office at (201) 6643131. The church and parish center are on Valley Street.
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PARK RIDGE 51 Park Ave. (201) 391-5151 • Monday, Feb. 17: Closed for Presidents Day.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18: Storytime With Miss Renee, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Library Board, 7 to 8 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 19: Crochet & Knitting Club, bring your own materials and snack, all are welcome; meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Addams Family Movie & Craft at the Community Center; bring a blanket to sit on,
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snack/drink (nut-free only) and hang out. All are welcome. Parents/caretakers remain in the program. 1 to 3 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 20: Lego Play! Work alone or with friends. The library has tons of Legos. 3 to 4 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 21: Storytime With Miss Renee and Therapy Dogs, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Saturday, Feb. 22: Storytime With Miss Eileen, 11 to 11:30 a.m. RI VE R V A LE 412 Rivervale Road (201) 391-2323 • Monday, Feb. 17: Closed for Presidents Day. • Tuesday, Feb. 18: Stories & Crafts, residents age 2–5. Hear great stories and enjoy fun songs and activities; themed craft; drop in 10:30 to 11 a.m. Movie Matinee, Angel Has Fallen (R); 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 19: Baby Time, residents 6 months to 2 years. Classic lap-sit rhymes, songs, and short stories. Drop in 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Meet & Play, residents from birth to 4 with parent or caregiver; 11 a.m. to noon. Meet the Bunny: Meet River Vale 4th grader Bailey and her bunny, Honey! Youʼll learn about how
Bailey takes care of Honey and make a bunny-themed craft. 4 to 4:45 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 20: Stories & Crafts, residents age 2–5. Hear great stories and enjoy fun songs and activities; themed craft; drop in 10:30 to 11 a.m. Lego Club, 4 to 4:45 p.m. TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON 144 Woodfield Road (201) 664-4586 • Ongoing: Teen Volunteer Opportunities. Call Miss Allyssa at (201) 664-4586 ext. 207. Monthly Teen Room Activities: Drop in after school and find the project box, which could contain a craft, coloring sheets, a community project, “or anything at all!” Projects change monthly. • Through May 22: Winter/Spring Story Times: Each week we combine music, reading, puppets and flannel board stories around a theme to educate and entertain. Check with library. • Monday, Feb. 17: Closed for Presidents Day. • Tuesday, Feb. 18: How to Hygge: Learn about this popular Scandanavian mindset. Warm CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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VALLEY CHABAD HOSTED the first CKids Club of winter on Sunday, Jan. 9. The session, Masterchef Bake-off, had children creating and decorating trees out of sweets in honor of the Jewish holiday Tu B’shvat, which celebrates “the birthday of the trees.” They also baked hamantaschen cookies for Purim, which is coming up next month. The new program is open to all children, 5–11, regardless of affiliation, and is run by Sara Drizin. For more information on CTeens, write sara@valleychabad.org or call (201) 476-0157.
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The Westwood Elks are running a golden ticket raffle, drawing Sunday, April 19 at 1 p.m. at Westwood Elks Lodge 1562. The buffet and refreshments will be available to ticket holders. Only 200 tickets are available at a $100 donation. If all 200 are sold, $10,000 will go to the winner. This is an elimination drawdown from start to finish. Three $150 consolation prizes will be pulled leading up to the eventual winner. The last ticket pulled will be the winner, or the last two owners may agree to split the grand prize.
You can buy as an individual, split with a friend, or go in on a group ticket. If available, last minute tickets will be sold on the day of the event 1 to 1:30 p.m. See ticket for details and license number. All proceeds benefit Elks charities: children and adults with special needs, veterans, drug awareness programs, and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, call Carl Williams at (201) 446-6047 or the Westwood Elks Lodge at (201) 666-1562.
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Save the dates for Thomas J. Riley Senior Center fun
The Thomas J. Riley Senior Center is a special meeting place for senior citizens of the Pascack Valley and wider Bergen and Rockland counties to enjoy hot nutritious and delicious meals, meet new friends, learn something new, keep fit and informed, and stay active and independent. Here are a few highlights from the upcoming calendar:
Weekday Lunches The Thomas J. Riley Senior Center serves lunch Monday–Friday. Meals are catered by La Casa Formosa, an excellent Italian deli. Examples of menu items are ravioli, chicken Francese, meatloaf, pot roast, Caesar salad, broccoli cheddar soup, cream of mushroom soup, Parmesan crusted flounder, and an array of delicious sandwiches such as tuna salad, chicken, and eggplant Parmigiana Suggested donations: $3.50. For reservations, call (201) 666-0840. Womenʼs Group Mondays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thomas J. Riley Senior Center
Program Coordinator Marisa Tarateta, MFT, leads an open discussion on such topics as women in history, well being, and aging. Meet in the Arts & Crafts Room. Trivia Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room Improve cognitive functioning in a fun atmosphere!
Brain Games Thursdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Meet at the Arts & Crafts Room to exercise your brain with fun crossword puzzles, riddles, engaging conversation, and more. Call Marisa at (201) 666-0840.
Stimulating the Senses Sponsored by The Thomas J. Riley Senior Center, the Alzheimerʼs Association, and Portable Assisted Living Services (PALS), this program is a three-part series on the cognitive benefits of sensory stimulation. All times are 5 to 7 p.m., and each session closes with a rejuvenating guided meditation: • Feb. 18: Baking with Rose
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Pascack Hills High School Music Boosters invite you to a family-friendly evening of bowling at Montvale Lanes on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For $20, participants get two hours of bowling, shoes included; priceless memories as your five-
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Afterward, share ways to get out there and socialize. There is no cost for participants to attend this program. Registration is required by calling the Thomas J. Riley Senior Center, (201) 666-0840. Dinner and Karaoke Friday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Register by Feb. 24. Cost is $15. See you at 100
Madison Ave., Westwood for a great meal and a good time with friends. The Thomas J. Riley Senior Center, at 100 Madison Ave., Westwood, is a non-profit agency providing services either free of charge or at the least possible cost to hundreds of Bergen County seniors annually.
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33rd annual interfaith brunch Feb. 17
Youʼre invited to the ThirtyThird Annual Welcoming Your Neighbor brunch on Monday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seasons, 644 Pascack Road, in the Township of Washington. Presented by the Interfaith Brotherhood/Sisterhood Commit-
tee of Bergen County, the event is a great chance to learn about and experience our nine Bergen County faith communities: Bahaʼi, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Sikh, and Unitarian Universalist. It includes the Interfaith Youth
Singers featuring children and youth of our faith communities, an interfaith fair, and an Islamic performance. Each year a different community hosts the brunch, giving insight into its beliefs and practices. This year, keynote speaker is
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KNIGHTS WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE COLLECTING FOR THE NEEDY THRU FEBRUARY
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faith and tradition. Enjoy food and conversations with neighbors. Admission is $30 for kids 12 and under, $40 for all others. Parking is free and Seasons is wheelchair-accessible. Kosher, halal, and vegetarian meals are available. Advance tickets are sold until Feb. 14. Call your religious community for sales. Make checks payable to Aya Samaj of NJ. Thanks for bringing food donations for the Center for Food Action.
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50+ CLUB HOSTS MURDER MYSTERY LUNCH
St. Andrewʼs 50+ Club presents a murder mystery lunch, “Top oʼ the Mourninʼ,” on Tuesday, March 31 at noon at Emerson Hotel. The cost of $50 per person includes a full course lunch and gratuity.
For more information, call Hilda at (201) 265-5257 before Feb. 15. Watch for upcoming events: Jersey Dreamers Dinner-Dance in April and trip to the Statue of Liberty in June.
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MORE THAN $400 was raised for local charities at the Paskack Junior Women’s Club’s first annual chili cookoff, run in partnership with the Park Ridge Elks on Saturday, Jan. 25. Guests enjoyed delicious chili, and live music by Matt Colligan. Gary and Claudia Haughn won the contest and claimed a cash prize. For a list of charities the Paskack Junior Women’s Club supports, and for additional information, visit paskackjuniors.org. Pictured are Paskack Junior Women’s Club president Diana Warshow with chili contest winners Gary and Claudia Haughn.
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Lakeside Choraliers take on Roaring Twenties
The Lakeside Choraliers looks forward to a look back … at the Roaring Twenties. Join the Lakeside Choraliers as the adult choir prepares for its
spring concert, “The Roaring Twenties,” featuring songs by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and George and Ira Gershwin, on Sunday, May 17.
Rehearsals begin 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 at St. Paulʼs Episcopal Church, 4 Woodland Road, Montvale. New members are welcome.
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ed Himself with our sufferings. Through these meditations may we also discover His call to follow Him in His footsteps to the Cross.” Where: St. Andrewʼs Church, 120 Washington Ave. When: Friday, Feb. 28; March 6, 13, 20, and 27; and April 3. For more information call (201) 666-1100.
Journey to the cross with Jesus. Ministries, communities and parishioners of St. Andrewʼs Church will present meditations on the Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 7 p.m. St. Andrewʼs writes, “Through these weekly meditations we will be drawn more deeply into the Passion experienced by Jesus and how Jesus unit-
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includes a full pasta and meatball entree, salad, and fresh garlic bread. After dinner enjoy a dessert and coffee. After the raffle, a clown entertains children with balloon art. Tickets are sold in advance only, $7 all ages. For tickets or more information, write the troop at troop334mail@gmail.com or PO Box 641, Montvale, NJ 07645.
The boroughʼs annual community dinner and raffle on Friday, March 27, sponsored by American Legion Post 153, benefits your hosts, Montvale Boy Scout Troop 334. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. at Fieldstone Middle School, 47 Spring Valley Road.Come out and join your community for food, friends, music, a tricky tray raffle, and more! Dinner
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drinks, puzzles, games, DIY sugar scrub, and a cozy atmosphere with friends will ensure that you have a relaxing evening. 6 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 19: Yoga With Miss Danielle, ages 2–5 with caregiver; bring stories to life at 10 a.m. • Thursday, Feb. 20: Senior Chair Yoga, 11 a.m. or noon. STEM Lab (“fake snow experiments”), grades 3–5, meets at 3:45 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 21: Adult Coloring Group/Thread Heads,
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with coffee and tea, 1 p.m. Adult Trivia Night blockbuster movies, $10 donation to the library to play. Gather your friends! BYOB and dinner. Light snacks, desserts provided. Register your team by the Thursday before to ensure your space. 6 p.m.
WES TWOOD 49 Park Ave. (201) 664-0583 • Monday, Feb. 17: Closed for Presidents Day. • Tuesday, Feb. 18: Computer Tutor, 10 a.m. to noon. HTML Coding for Teens,
upstairs, 3:30 p.m. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 19: Friends Work Day, 10 to 11 a.m. Pre-K Storytime & Craft, ages 2–5, downstairs, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Bookflix Club, upstairs, 4 to 5 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 20: Computer Tutor, 10 a.m. to noon. Baby Wearing (3 months to 5 years), downstairs 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tutor Training Workshop (downstairs, noon to 2:30 p.m. Black History Legends, grades 1–4, upstairs, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tech Help, 6 to 8 p.m. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Speaker Series: Terrence H. Seamon
(downstairs), 6:30 p.m. Teen Book Group, upstairs, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 21: ESL Classroom Instruction, downstairs, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tech Help, 10 a.m. to noon. Wee Ones, babies and toddlers, upstairs, 10:30 to 11 a.m. • Saturday, Feb. 22: Winter
Storytime & Craft (K–3), upstairs, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. STEM Saturdays, grades 3–5, downstairs, 1 p.m. See your library program featured. Send the details to pascackpress@thepressgroup.net. We love sharing great community offerings for the whole family.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO Michael W. Dugan, named to the dean’s list in the University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering for outstanding scholarship during the fall 2019 semester. A junior, Dugan is pursuing a double major in computer science and economics. Students who achieve dean’s honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30% of students in their college.
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Residents 55 and over are invited to join the Senior Fellowship. The group meets at the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave., on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. During the year the group enjoys luncheons, trips, and special events.
The group hopes to see new faces at its upcoming meetings. The next meeting is Feb. 11, and there will be a speaker pertaining to issues of interest to the senior community. Then on March 10, they will be have a luncheon and a speaker. For further information, call Judy at (201) 664-3614.
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St. John’s Ash Wednesday services Feb. 26
St. John the Baptist R. C. Church begins the 2020 Lenten Season with several services on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26. A Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. and noon. Additional prayer services will be held at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Ashes will be distributed at all events.
Stations of the Cross led by parish ministries will be held at the church on every Friday evening of Lent beginning Feb. 28, at 7:30. All are welcome. For more information call the rectory office at (201) 664-3131. St. John the Baptist R.C. Church is at 69 Valley St.
to pay for its pilot program and also proposed a 10% markup over costs to be included.
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ʻResponse is ʻNoʼ “Rate Counsel has consistently refused to provide any remedy within the bounds of public utility law and practice to help solve this public health issue. Instead their response is ʻno.ʼ ʻNoʼ to any [Suez] program to deal with the non-company-owned lead service lines. ʻNoʼ to recovery of any dollars spent on non-company owned property, and ʻNoʼ to any suggestion as to how this public health concern should be addressed or alleviated,” states the Suez filing. Rate Counselʼs motion to deny Suezʼs proposed pilot customer lead pipe replacement effort is based on longstanding utility law that ratepayers can only be charged rates for investments in utility property “that are used and useful in the public service.” It alleges customer lines are not part of Suezʼs “asset base,” and that Suez “cannot recover costs associated with replacing such customer-owned lines from ratepayers.” ʻStatus quo unacceptableʼ The Suez motion notes high cost makes customers “reluctant to replace their lead service lines” and notes Rate Counselʼs argument “effectively places the public back at status quo on a public health issue that all can agree is unacceptable.” The Suez motion notes Suezʼs pilot program only asks customers to pay $1,000 to replace a customer line and “expenses the net remaining cost of replacing those lines (initial results indicate about
$3,000-plus per single family residence—leaving a net of about $2,000 per residence), treats those unamortized costs as a regulatory asset, amortizing those net costs over seven years, without ever owning or controlling (or putting into rate base) the replacement lead service line.” It asks that Judge Gertsman “promptly deny Rate Counselʼs motion, so that the public and our customers will know that the [BPU] and [Suez] are working actively to address their lead concerns, and the parties can move forward with the remaining issues to be resolved—either through agreements or litigation.” Since January 2019, when Suez reported elevated levels of lead in drinking water in 15 of 108 homes sampled during late 2018, the utility initiated a utility lead line replacement effort, later expediting efforts to remove 2,517 lead lines last year and also plans to remove about 2,000 more in 2020. While recent home lead sampling results have been below the federal 15 parts per billion drinking water standard, the utility continues to replace its lead pipes and lobby for the pilot customer replacement effort it proposed last March. Health officials stress that lead in drinking water has been known to cause cognitive impairment, especially in children, and chronic high lead levels may lead to irreversible damage and even death.
ʻPlaying gamesʼ “I think theyʼre playing games,” said Stefanie Brand, director of Division of Rate Counsel, on Feb. 5, when asked about Suezʼs legal response. Brand said Suez is “still trying to earn a profit on other peopleʼs
property” and that is not allowed by longstanding utility law. “Theyʼre playing a shell game… Theyʼre trying to use accounting buzzwords to argue that theyʼre not doing what theyʼre in fact doing,” Brand said of Suezʼs motion. Brand said in previous discussions to reach a settlement on a customer replacement program, “we havenʼt had a willing partner at the table.” She said Suez has options, including state and federal infrastructure grants, or low-interest loans for customers, to replace customer lead lines. “They still want to earn a profit on property that is not theirs,” Brand said. Brand said under law, Suez was entitled to a return of about 9.6% but not for work on private property that they do not own. She also said Suezʼs original proposal included an increase to its “rate base” which the utility then changed. Moreover, Brand said the utility has not disclosed any specifics about the pilot programʼs total costs or total number of customers to be targeted.
Public opposition While a handful of individuals appeared Jan. 21 at a public hearing to oppose the up to 85 cents surcharge on all customer bills— several who testified had already replaced lead lines—Suez officials state that it has found customers will not replace lead lines due to cost and need a monetary incentive. Generally, Suez has estimated replacement costs at $3,000 to $5,000 per customer lead line replacement, and occasionally up to $8,000.
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“Under [Suezʼs] proposed pilot program, no part of a replaced non-company side lead service line would be placed into rate base. Instead, it would be expensed and amortized over seven years,” states the Suez legal brief.
ʻFully recover expendituresʼ “Plainly put, the Petition at issue in this proceeding poses the following issue: Can [Suez] fully recover prudent expenditures made to replace non-company side lead service lines for the benefit of the public health as a regulatory asset amortized over seven years? Despite Rate Counselʼs motion, that issue (and numerous others) must still be resolved,” concludes the Suez response. After the Jan. 21 public hearing, Suez spokeswoman Debra Vial said the utility estimates 5,491 known utility lead service lines, 17,248 suspected lead goosenecks, or connectors between mains and customer lines, and 1,469 unknown service lines. As for customer lines, Suez reported 134,000 with no lead, 4,577 service lines have lead, and 2,087 of those 4,577 lines have lead only on the customer side. Vial said 68,000 customer lines are unknown.
Suez has declined to release information on where remaining utility-owned lead lines exist, or even provide numbers for Suezowned lead lines in specific towns it serves. Utility officials, including Vial, said Jan. 21 that privacy laws prevent them from providing such data, although a Suez attorney, Stephen Genzer, was not able to cite a law that prohibited release of such data. Initially, the utilityʼs replacement efforts focused on priority towns that included high numbers of Suez-owned lead service lines. Despite repeated requests, Suez has not released numbers of known utility or customer lead lines in the Pascack Valley and Northern Valley towns it serves. Generally, Vial said, the utility will not replace its lead service line if the customer also does not agree to replace their lead line. Most replacements have involved the utility replacing its lead line where the customerʼs line is not lead. She said if only one part of a lead line is replaced, the changes in water chemistry frequently cause elevated lead levels on the customer side.
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deodorant. To combat the physical stresses, we must get the body moving. If you are sitting at the computer all day, make sure you participate in the 20 rule. Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break, walk 20 feet, and look 20 feet away. After a 20-second break, you can go back to the computer. These activities will help pre-
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vent depression, back pain, headaches, heart disease, and Alzheimerʼs disease, in addition to improving vision and the function of your brain and body. Another way to avoid physical stress is to make sure the body is balanced. For example, if you are playing golf and are always twisting in one direction, practice swinging the other way, so you donʼt just build the muscles on one side of your body. If you are a sanitation worker and are always tossing garbage over your left shoulder, start tossing it over your right shoulder. Make sure you do not do activities that only use one part of your body. This will avoid physical imbalances and help your brain and body function better and feel better. Emotional stress is even more important to deal with. To do so, you might have to move out of a big city and into the suburbs to seek out nature and relative calm. Or you might have to quit an unsatisfying job. If the job pays well but the hours add stress to your life, your boss is mean, and you donʼt get along with your coworkers, it might be time to look at the classifieds. In this case, the stress is not worth the money. Without your health, nothing else matters, including money. Emotional stress is a silent killer. Monday morning is the most common time for a heart attack. People are stressed out about going to a job they hate. The worst phrase in the world is “Thank God itʼs Friday.” It means that people do not like their jobs, and canʼt wait for the weekend. You should love to wake up Monday morning—full of energy and excited to go to work. Your job should be rewarding and related to your passion. It should involve helping others and allow room for growth and progress. Progress is vital to boost your brainpower. Climb the ladder to success. Keep on increasing your income
and increasing your charity. Help more people. Give bigger tips. Give people more compliments. Thank people more. Have more gratitude. Pray more. Meditate deeper. Be more mindful. Improve your physical and mental fitness. Eat healthier. Get a more restful sleep. Love more people. Bring more joy. Have more fun. Tell more jokes. Smile more frequently. Learn more. Teach more. Listen more. Talk less. Worry less. Complain less. Think less. Stress less. Fight less. Hold fewer grudges. Gossip less. Stop reading and watching the news. Watch less TV and Netflix. Use social media less. Use your cell phone less. Check your email less. Spend more time with people. If you spend more time outside and in nature, this will decrease your emotional stress. The third major type of stress is biochemical stress. This includes the chemicals we are exposed to in our lives. In the past, we discussed many products that contain chemicals we should avoid, like aerosol sprays, deodorants, bleaches, perfumes, Febreeze, Lysol, colognes, and most suntan lotions. These products are not only toxic to the environment, but they also are toxic to inhale and are toxic to your skin. If you reduce these three stresses you are less likely to be affected by the most common chronic conditions and will function better, feel better, and live better. If you or someone you know is dealing with anxiety or stress and are interested in learning about ways to improve your health without drugs or surgery please attend our FREE lecture, “How to Reduce Stress & Anxiety,” in our Emerson office on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Seating is limited, so call (201) 261-2150 or email info@kaplanbrainandbody.com today to reserve your spot.
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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 pop-
ular 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 Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). Dr. Botvinov is a candidate member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). For more information and to set an appointment, visit Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions
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HMH CEO Garrett speaks on major advances in behavioral care
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jerseyʼs largest and most comprehensive health network, is pleased to announce that CEO Robert C. Garrett was a featured speaker at the 17th Annual Healthcare Conference at Harvard Business School. Garrett detailed new care models and innovative technology to improve treatment for mental illness and addiction. “So many people are impact-
ed by behavioral health issues and weʼre proud to be on the front lines to help end stigma, to create more access to care and to innovate treatment,” Garrett said at the conference, which was attended by 800 entrepreneurs, health care leaders, and graduate students. Through its 2019 merger with Carrier Clinic, Hackensack Meridian Health is making major advances in behavioral health care including opening New Jerseyʼs
first urgent care center with behavioral health treatment, screening 165,000 children for behavioral health issues in routine well visits and referring 10,000 for treatment, and conducting research to better diagnose mental illness and provide more targeted therapy. Behavioral health care is a major global and national issue. One in five adults in the U.S. suffers from mental illness. The federal government report a 33%
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increase in suicide in the last 20 years. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 15–24. And life expectancy in the U.S. has declined three of the past four years, largely due to “diseases of despairʼʼ including drug addiction, alcoholism and suicide. In addition to improving the delivery of behavioral health care, the network is supporting new technology to make care more accessible and convenient for patients. Hackensack Meridian is rap-
idly expanding tele-psychiatry in emergency departments throughout the network and is piloting programs in pediatric offices and primary care locations as well. The Bearʼs Den, a panel of experts that vets innovative tools the network may invest in, is also evaluating new technology that breaks down soundwaves in the human voice to better diagnosis and treat mental illness. The network is on schedule to open a comprehensive addiction treatment center in Mahwah this year.
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50+ CLUB TO HOST EXPERTS WHO CAN HELP YOU
Join the Hillsdale 50+ Club at their meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the United Methodist Church on Magnolia Avenue. Note that there will not be a meeting on Feb. 13. • Thursday, March 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featured speaker is Assemblywoman Schepisi Legislative Aide Cindy Waneck, who will give tips fordownsizing and decluttering your home. Sheʼll also speak to how your local state legislative office can help with a range of matters. Sheʼs also a New Jersey notary public.
• Thursday, March 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bergen County Division of Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection provides an educational program on consumer fraud: “Protecting Yourself in the Retail World.” All investigators in the Bergen County Division of Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection are retired law enforcement officers at the federal, county, and municipal levels. The entire staff is trained and has been certified by the New Jersey Attorney Generalʼs Office.
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THREE NEW MEMBERS were installed at the Golden Age Social Club of Park Ridge during the Feb. 4 business meeting. Standing, left to right, are Linda Mackey, Joseph Pedone, and Beverly Mancini. Seated: 2nd Vice President Mary Jane Burns, who conducted the ceremony. The club welcomed the new members with warm applause, knowing that they will be active participants in club activities.
Senior Fellowship to Sands on April 15
Residents 55 and over are invited to join the Senior Fellowship. The group meets at the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave., on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Youʼll want to get in on this: An April 15 trip to Sands Bethleth ary 25 vers ls i ia n An Spec
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mer Independent Councilman Robert Bruno, who has decried a lack of transparency in this administration and its predecessor. When payroll irregularities, including the backdating of pay slips, came to light last year, Bruno called on Calamari to resign and said that he had contacted the State Ethics Commission, the New Jersey State Comptroller, and the county prosecutorʼs office. “Theyʼve been notified. Weʼll see who picks up on it,” Bruno told Pascack Press at the time. The council authorized the mayor to enter into contract with Chakonis & Pettit under Resolution 19-296. Since then, Poller has FROM PAGE 1
been investigating whether it was proper to pay a retainer Chakonis asked for to start the work. On Feb. 3, Poller reported that he had been advised that paying a proposed retainer for a forensic accounting was against code provisions. “It would appear this prepayment cannot be made,” Poller said Mai advised him. DeSena asked, “So has anybody talked to Mr. Chakonis to see if we can amend [the contract]?” Morgan, a freshman Republican councilperson like DeMarcoFeeney, took over, saying, “I definitely donʼt agree with this [expenditure]. I know that this was before [my time] but I feel like Lou Mai already did an audit. It
was addressed. It was written up. Everyone was here. It was explained. The necessary corrections were made according to Louʼs audit.” DeMarco-Feeney backed Morgan, asserting that “there isnʼt a difference” between a typical municipal audit and a forensic audit. Poller put in, “Iʼve dealt with plenty of forensic accountants in matrimonial cases and commercial cases, and forensic is to go find something—itʼs already been found.” Also at the budget meeting, the council held back from tackling department line items because the administration had failed to formally notify workers that their
employment might be discussed. The council learned roadwork will amount to approximately $1.4 million this year, as taxes levied for the work last year were not expended. The town also is planning to address drainage issues at some residences—at $40,000 to $50,000 each, beyond the road program— though DeSena and Cascio objected to spending tax dollars on this while public streets remain in poor shape. DeSena told Pascack Press on Feb. 13 of the capital expenses thus far, “We canʼt afford a $2.7 million capital plan for 2020 after the major bonds and expenses we incurred in 2019. This is on top of our $6 million new firehouse and
ambulance headquarters, which we bonded last year.” One item that came to light in the meeting was an apparent $8,000 outlay to summer recreation program host Bethany Community Church over what Tovo said was a broken window. “This is the first weʼre hearing of it,” DeSena said. “I donʼt understand why we paid an $8,000 bill for this window when we didnʼt go through insurance. It doesnʼt make sense to me.” The next regular meeting of the governing body is Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Budget hearings will continue then and March 2. The council said it would invite department heads to come in and present requests.
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Karcich watercolors on exhibit in Piermont, N.Y. from Feb. 20
Resident George Karcich, a signature member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society, invites the community to take in his solo show Adriatic Images at Piermont Fine Arts Gallery, 218 Ash St., Piermont, N.Y. Feb. 20–March 8. He tells Pascack Press, “I am attracted to the watercolor medium for its quick and spontaneous blending of colorful washes, capturing an image with fewer brush strokes. This has always been my challenge, and therefore, my passion, regarding watercolors.” Born in Mali Losinj, Croatia, Karcich arrived in the United States as a teenager, then graduated from Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts. Heʼs worked as a graphic artist and art director for advertising agencies and corporate in-house art departments. An elected member of the New
Jersey Watercolor Society, his watercolors can be found in many private and corporate collections in the United States and Europe. The society quotes from the “Encyclopedia Britannica” in describing its unpredictable medium: “As practiced by most of its greatest masters, spontaneity is
everything. The artist learns to improvise, which can be done effectively only with experience. The intimacy of the medium springs from the way it encourages improvisation and seems to record the artistʼs fleeting thought on paper.” For more information, visit piermontfinearts.com.
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Timothy F. SULLIVAN
The River Vale Police Department regrets to announce the passing of retired River Vale Police Lt. Timothy F. Sullivan, 72, of Bath, Penn. T i m served the Tow n s h i p of River Vale faithfully until January 1997, when he retired. In addition to his 27-year career with the RVPD, Tim served with the United States Army Reserves and was a member of Pascack Valley PBA Local 206. Tim died on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Kirkland Village Health Care Center, Bethlehem. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Marre) Sullivan. Born in Manhattan, New York, he was a son of the late John L. and Catherine (Englehardt) Sullivan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Timothy J. Sullivan and his wife, Tafline of Long Branch; sister, Arlene Drury and her husband, Bill of Oakland; brother, Michael Sullivan and his wife, Janice of Mahwah; and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends were invited to his memorial service on Saturday, Feb. 8 in Kingdom Hall of Jehovahʼs Witnesses, Route 512 and Yost Road, Bath. Arrangements were by James Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice with Tim in mind would be appreciated by the family.
Frances J. VAN KOOLBERGEN
Frances J. van Koolbergen (nee Wasielewski) 80, of Montvale passed away on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gerard. Devoted mother of Jerry and his husband Phil Johnson; Martin and his partner Sanford Steinberg; and Francine McAloon and her husband Dan McAloon. Devoted grandmother to Theresa, Anabelle, and Lucille. Also survived by her loving brother Dennis Wasielewski and his wife Mary Jane and her loving brother-in-law James. The family received relatives and guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Monday, Feb. 10. A Mass celebrating Francesʼs life and faith was held at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church in Park Ridge on Tuesday, Feb. 11, with entombment at Garden of Memories in Township of Washington. Memorial contributions to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at mskcc.convio.net/goto/FrancesvanKoolbergen are appreciated.
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IS YOUR PORTFOLIO AS EFFICIENT AS IT COULD BE? Editorʼs note: This article is for informational purposes only.
When you look at a line chart of an investmentʼs ERIC KOHLMEIER historical performance, one feature to note is its volatility – how frequent and how extreme the ups and downs have been. This is significant because volatility is the most commonly used measurement of an investmentʼs risk. The greater the volatility, the riskier the invest-
ment is considered to be. If you viewed a chart comparing the stock marketʼs versus the bond marketʼs performance, youʼd see stocks have been significantly more volatile than bonds. Logically then, a 100% bond portfolio should be less risky than one including both bonds and stocks. Right? Not so fast. In fact, according to a Morningstar study for the years 1970 through 2018, a portfolio comprising 67% bonds (measured by the 20-year U.S. government bond) and 33% stocks (using the S&P 500 Index) offered less risk and better
returns than a 100% bond portfolio. In other words, the former was more “efficient” than the latter, which leads to a concept investors should be aware of: the efficient frontier. Start with the basics Having a grasp of the efficient frontier begins with understanding: • The relationship between risk and return • How diversification can help manage risk and return In general, risk and return go hand in hand. As an investmentʼs risk increases, so should its return.
If you buy a Treasury bond, the return will probably be low because the risk of default is low. If you buy a stock, however, the potential risk can be significant—think back to what happened to stocks during the Great Recession—and you should expect a greater return potential as “compensation” from the market for accepting that additional risk. Diversification is simply blending different investments in a portfolio in an effort to manage risk and return. The result is your “asset allocation.” A very simple asset allocation might include stocks, which tend to be risky but offer growth potential, and bonds, which have been more stable and provide income (interest). You can help manage your risk and return by how much you allocate to each type of investment. For example, if you have a 75% stock/25% bond portfolio, it should offer a greater risk and return potential than one thatʼs 25% stocks and 75% bonds.
Getting to an efficient frontier Of course, there are lots of other investments for you to choose from, and there are an infinite number of portfolios you could construct from the stocks, bonds, and other assets available. Each of these blends has a unique overall risk and return level. If you plotted them all on a chart, youʼd likely see whatʼs shown in the hypothetical graph below. The “pies”—representing different asset allocations—farthest to the left and highest up are the ones with the best expected risk/return tradeoffs. If you connected those “dots,” you would have it: the efficient frontier. Thatʼs what the efficient frontier is, but what does it mean for investors? It means that if your risk/return tradeoff doesnʼt land along the frontier, your portfolio is not as efficient as it could be. Youʼre taking on too much risk for the level of return youʼre getting, and you probably need to make
adjustments to decrease risk, improve return, or both.
Finding help Determining whether your portfolio is as efficient as it could be may require help from a professional financial advisor. He or she will likely ask about your goals (what youʼre investing for), time horizon (how long until you need to tap into your investments), and risk tolerance (how comfortable you are with swings in your portfolioʼs value). Based on your responses, your advisor can help build a portfolio designed to help reach your goals as efficiently as possible. Asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of fluctuating prices and uncertain returns. S&P 500 comprises 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-valueweighted index; each stockʼs weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. It is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The indices are provided for informational purposes only; investors cannot directly purchase an index. Past performance in not indicative of future results. 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. Investments in securities and insurance products are NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANKLOSE GUARANTEED/MAY VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2017–2019 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. CAR #111901948505-0472.
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the DEP to make targeted regulatory reforms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change through the NJ PACT initiative. New Jersey is the first state to embark on a such an ambitious framework of measures targeted to both reduce emissions of climate pollutants and reform environmental land use policy to adapt to climate realities and ensure longterm resilience. Soliciting feedback from the public and stakeholders for proposed environmental regulations is the first step in the rulemaking process that will conclude by January 2022. In advance of that date, DEP will consider all input it receives during its public stakeholder process as it formulates rule proposals. Once proposals are finalized, they will be published in the New Jersey Register for pub-
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The Park Ridge Municipal Pool Committee writes to report great summer weather in 2019, saying it hopes the trend continues into the 2020 season. The Park Ridge Municipal Pool opens on Memorial Day weekend. Pool memberships are open to all Park Ridge residents and non-resident employees of Park Ridge borough and Board of Education. A limited number of memberships will be offered to non-residents. The committee says, “Ensure you get your registrations in early once they are available.” New non-residents must be sponsored by a Park Ridge resident or prior pool member. The 2020 rates are the same as
they were last year: • Resident family: $410 • Resident single: $300 • Non-resident family: $510 • Non-resident single: $360 • Non-resident senior: $75/$100 per couple (both must be 65 or older). There will be a $35 late fee assessed for any membership received on or after May 23. The Park Ridge Municipal Pool provides swim lessons and numerous activities, including competitive swim and dive teams, arts and crafts, storytime, Red Cross lifeguard training, adult nights and other special events as posted throughout the summer. For more information visit parkridgeboro.com or write pool@parkridgeboro.com.
Friedberg Properties & Associates offering an informational session, Fighting Your Property Taxes on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Friedberg office at 213 Rivervale Road, River Vale. Guest presenter is David M. York, Esq. of Novins, York & Jacobus. To be discussed:
• The most common misconceptions related to fighting your propertyʼs assessed value. • Evaluating how you can get your taxes reduced. • The necessary steps in fighting property taxes and how likely is it that you will “win.” • Available resources. Friedberg Associates says, “Feel free to invite your family
and friends who might want to find out about this timely topic. If you are unable to attend and would like to attend a future session, please let us know.” RSVP by Tuesday, Feb. 25 to (201) 666-0777 or rivervale@friedbergProperties.co m or stop by the Friedberg Properties Pascack Valley office at 213 Rivervale Road, River Vale.
Dauntless search planes and eight Wildcat F4F-4s for combat air patrol. It was that sortie that found the Japanese fleet for the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands. The model was created by Martin Quinn of the New Jersey
Plastic Modelers Society. The model has been added to the libraryʼs museum case in the hope that it will inspire all who see it to learn more about this historic aircraft carrier of World War II whose stern plate rests in Memorial Park next to the library.
Storied Big E (at scale) evokes key war moment
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The St. Thomas More Council 2188 Westwood/Hillsdale will award scholarships to qualifying individuals to help with their educational expenses and to recognize their educational, community, social and religious accomplishments and contributions. To be considered, a candidate must be proposed by a member of
the council. A scholarship application can be obtained from the councilʼs website, kofc2188.org. Applications must be received by Saturday, April 4. Mail completed applications to St. Thomas More Council 2188, 40 Crest St., Westwood, NJ 07675, Attn: Scholarship Chairman.
The River Vale Public Library recently received a 1:350 scale model of the USS Enterprise CV-6. The model portrays this famous aircraft carrier, known as The Big E, at 6 a.m. on Oct. 26, 1942. That was when Enterprise launched her 16 SBD
The County of Bergen will receive a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes to remove lead hazards from the homes of eligible Bergen County residents, the county recently announced. Since the most common source of lead exposure in the home is from lead-based paint, the homes that will be assessed under this grant are those constructed before 1978, roughly 75% of Bergen Countyʼs total housing stock, with nearly 21,000 of those units predating 1940. The HUD grant is intended to assist low-income families who are either renting or own a home and lack the financial means to mitigate their familiesʼ exposure to lead. Eligible families must be at or below 50% of
the median income according to HUD guidelines, or approximately $53,000 for a family of four, and must have a child under the age of six living in or spending significant amounts of time in the home. The county will work with contractors to remove lead paint hazards within the house itself on walls, windows and doors, ceilings, and floors, but does not include plumbing. “Under this grant, the county will be able to perform assessments and remove lead paint and other lead hazards affecting hundreds of residents,” said County Executive James J. Tedesco III. “Working with our federal legislators, this is an important step in our overall efforts to eliminate the hazards posed by lead inside and outside the home.” A portion of the grant is set aside to increase the health and
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safety of the home occupants thank our County Executive Jim the knowledge that we will such as replacing smoke and car- Tedesco for his bold leadership return every night to a place bon monoxide detectors. The on this issue and I will continue where our children and we are County will also assist families in to bring home critical grants like safe from hazardous environtemporarily relocating for the this that protect the well-being of mental factors. Some Bergen Bergen County residents.” County families are not so fortuduration of the paint removal. “Every family deserves to nate,” said Freeholder ViceIn February 2018, the county similarly received approximately drink water thatʼs free of lead, Chairwoman Mary Amoroso. “This $3.3 million grant is $375,000 in annual grant funding and to know if their childʼs school from the New Jersey Department or their home has lead in their going to improve the safety and of Health for the Childhood Lead pipes. With this investment from quality of life for a number of Exposure Prevention (CLEP) HUD, we are continuing to claw Bergen County families, and Iʼm program, which allows the Coun- back more of our federal tax dol- excited to see this grant money ty to perform assessments on lars from Washington, boosting start flowing into our communihomes and track lead exposure in our return on investment, and ties,” she said. “Children are far more vulchildren who have tested positive helping minimize the impact on for blood lead levels in excess of our local property taxes,” said nerable to lead poisoning than 5 micrograms of lead per deciliter U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ- adults, and even low levels of 5). “In Congress, Iʼm also work- lead exposure can hurt a childʼs of blood. The CLEP grant allowed the ing on new legislation to claw the mental and physical added county to purchase additional resources back to New Jersey, Tedesco. “This vital federal funding testing equipment to perform lead from the Moocher States, needed analysis on toys, cookware, to help schools in North Jersey will help us remove lead hazards makeup, and other consumer identify and replace all lead pipes in the home and not only make it safer for children, but for anyone products to help determine the too.” “Most of us take having a else who occupies that home in likely causes of childhood lead lead-free home for granted. We the future,” he said. exposure. The HUD grant ESIDENTIAL ROKERAGE announced today will dovetail go about our daily lives secure in with the countyʼs existing CLEP program to further assist with ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE IN THE lead hazard reduction in homes SERVICE DIRECTORY IN THE PASCACK PRESS. once a child has been identified through elevated blood lead level tests from pediatricians. Homes are Selling, Do Not Wait... “From Flint, Mich. to WHEN YOU’RE READY... Newark, weʼve seen the devastating effects lead can have on qualCALL OR TEXT KAREN LEDDY ity of life. Whether it be in the Attorney (Non-Practicing) water in our pipes or the paint on (Karen’s legal training and superior negotiating skills provide clients unique our walls, all levels of our govadvantages whether buying or selling) ernment are united in removing Cell: 201-232-5627 this health hazard from our comKAREN LEDDY munities quickly and permanentSALES ASSOCIATE Email: karenleddy@live.com ly,” said U.S. Bill Pascrell Jr. (NJ9). “We fought hard for this fed201-767- 0550 eral award because it will help RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 15 VERVALEN STREET, CLOSTER, NJ 07624 protect the health of our children, ©2019 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. our families, and our neighbors. I
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An applicant is expected to appear before the Planning Board on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. to offer testimony on a proposed 170unit three-story residential apartment building, with 202 parking spaces on a 28.4-acre property, which is now wooded and vacant. The property is at 127 Summit Ave. The apartments proposed include 110 one-bedroom and 60 two-bedroom units, including 26 affordable units. A public notice describes the development as a multi-family active adult residential community. Day Pitney LLP are the applicantʼs attorneys. The applicant, Waypoint Residential Services LLC, requests 11 bulk variances that vary from local ordinances. Variances requested
include maximum dwelling units per building, where a maximum of 12 units per dwelling is permitted and 170 are proposed; a minimum 2.25 parking spaces per dwelling unit are required where 1.44 parking spaces per unit are proposed. Other variances requested concern building height and length and street setbacks. In related news, Council President Douglas Arendacs, speaking at a valley chamber event last month in Westwood, praised the work of both the Montvale Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Michael Ghassaliʼs Montvale Economic Development and Retention Committee. For more information, see “Mayors Dish: Citizen Professionals Volunteer Their Talents in Montvale,” Feb. 3.
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RABBI YOSEF ORENSTEIN (pictured, with his students and Rabbi Shalom Kass) brought the sixth grade of Valley Chabad Hebrew School to visit The Sofer Center, a ritual scribe in Monsey, N.Y. The sofer writes Torah, the scroll used at a prayer service; tefillin, the phylacteries worn by men during prayer; and the most common, the mezuzah scroll hung on doors throughout the home. A certified scribe takes great pains to make sure every letter is written correctly with a quill and on the proper parchment.
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Society members include Julia Frengul of Township of Washington and Joanne Semelsberger of Woodcliff Lake. Local new Chinese Honor Society members include Kar-
leena Pineda of Township of Washington. Founded in 1960, Immaculate Heart Academy is an all-girls Catholic regional high school of the Archdiocese of Newark
presently celebrating its 58th year. A Blue Ribbon School, IHA enrolls approximately 800 girls in a competitive college preparatory program from more than 100 towns in Bergen, Passaic, Morris,
Hudson and Essex counties in New Jersey and Rockland and Orange counties in New York. Immaculate Heart Academy is at 500 Van Emburgh Ave., Township of Washington.
SMARTIES: More than 100 IHA students have been inducted into honor societies. IHA enrolls approximately 800 girls in a competitive college preparatory program from more than 100 towns. ON DECK: IHA’s 2020 Hall of Fame is set for March 29 at noon at Seasons, Township of Washington. This year, IHA honors alumnae Mary Ellen Dooley Nye '87 P '21 and Serena Bocchino '78; educators Barbara Fritsche and Lauretta Miller; parents John and Lori Feery P '08 and Richard and Mary Ellen Offer P '94, '96, '98, '01, '06; and community leader Rev. Donald Hummel.
Phyllis Calianese Earns FORBES 2020 Outstanding Real Estate Market Leader and Top Pick Among Elite Real Estate Agents Recognized for Superior Service and Sales Upholding the Highest Contributions to Northern New Jersey Real Estate
Ridgewood, NJ – February, 2020 – Itʼs through a deep commitment to superior customer service combined with an innate ability to gauge the needs of both buyers and sellers that has resulted in the longstanding of Phyllis achievements Calianese, REALTOR associate with Keller Williams Village Square Realty in Ridgewood. And 2019 proved to be no exception; exceeding her long list of past successes and recognitions, Calianese has secured top status amongst the prestigious Bergen County real estate community. Building her brand on a strong work ethic, integrity and professionalism, Calianese was again selected as a 2019 Bergen County Top Real Estate agent. “To be recognized in the highly competitive northern New Jersey market in the community of Bergen County is a true honor,” says Calianese. With only 6% of agents in the county making the
final list, this coveted recognition – bestowed by Bergen Magazine and DataJoe Research in Boulder, Colorado – determines the top agents across Bergen County based on selected criteria including sales and volume levels. Additionally, what speaks the loudest in the selection process is peer recommendations and client endorsements. As a testament to her unending energy and genuine collaboration with clients, the most prominent real estate institutions have saluted her efforts with the highest honors and distinctions. Ranking among the top 2% of more than 80,000 of the areaʼs agents in terms of overall client satisfaction, Calianese has been presented with the Five Star Professional Award for the 7th year in a row. Additionally, out of the over 400 agents at Keller Williams Village Square Realty – the number one office in the NJMLS -- Calianese has earned the exclusive honor as Number
One Individual Agent marking another of her significant accomplishments. With over 25 million in sales, she is also the proud recipient of the 2019 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® at the prestigious Platinum Level, the highest achievement awarded by the affiliation. This coming
February, she will be highlighted by Forbes Magazine as a Real Estate Market Leader. “I am humbled by the many accolades I received this past year in recognition of my contributions to the industry and proud to work alongside my peers in the northern New Jersey market,” says Calianese. “Ultimately, it the trust and confidence of my loyal clients that is the force that drives me to work tirelessly in handling their real estate needs. My resolute goal is to continually surpass client expectations.” “My sincerest thanks to all of my clients, past, present and future, for the opportunity to partner with you on the sale or purchase of your home. Your trust and support are the reasons for our mutual success and my prominent place amongst the top in the industry.” Calianese represents buyers and sellers in all real estate matters throughout Bergen County.
She specializes in the luxury real estate market and has earned the designation of Certified Luxury Home Specialist (CLHMS). With more than 15 years working with Fortune 500 companies and earning a designation as a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), she has honed her expertise as a skilled leader and negotiator. Providing a full range of services including client consultations, comprehensive market analyses, home staging, interior design, common-sense financial advice and property maintenance, Calianese has the expertise and savvy to help you achieve your next move. Phyllis Calianese welcomes your call and can be reached at (201) 446-3870 (cell) or (201) 445-4300 (office), visit her website at www.phylliscalianese.com where you will find a property search option offering real-time data.
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Sixteen Pascack Valley-area young ladies are among the more than 100 Immaculate Heart Academy students newly inducted into the National Honor Society and three national foreign language honor societies. IHA tells Pascack Press that 89 students were inducted into the IHA National Honor Society, eight into the National French Honor Society, 10 into the National Spanish Honor Society, and six into the National Chinese Honor Society. The school thanked administrators and faculty, and “students on the NHS Executive Board for running a beautiful and meaningful induction.” IHAʼs 2020 local NHS inductees include juniors Olivia DeMartini of River Vale, Cailee LaFrance of Hillsdale, Hanna Martin of Woodcliff Lake, Emmy Mazzacano of Park Ridge, Danielle Minnetian of Woodcliff Lake, Lauren Montgomery of Park Ridge, Madelyn Novelli of Montvale, Mariel Persico of Park Ridge, Brianna Romano of Emerson, Geri Tabbachino of Emerson, and Taylor Whang of Park Ridge; and seniors Vanessa Geerlof of Montvale and Allison Sandt of Park Ridge. Local new French Honor
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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 A few extra goals never hurt anyone, Taurus. St down and see how your new resolutions can be turned into ways to achieve all of those tasks you hope to get done.
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973-641-3639 www.woodpeckertreenj.com Serving All Of North Jersey Since 2004 FULLY INSURED • REFERENCES AVAILABLE NJ LICENSE # NJTC777883
With this coupon. Must be presented at time of ESTIMATE. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discounts. Exp 3/31/20.
10
%
OFF
Tree Trimming
WOODPECKER TREE SERVICE • 973-641-3639 With this coupon. Must be presented at time of ESTIMATE. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discounts. Exp 3/31/20.
10
%
OFF
Any Tree Removals
WOODPECKER TREE SERVICE • 973-641-3639 With this coupon. Must be presented at time of ESTIMATE. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discounts. Exp 3/31/20.