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Emerson • Hillsdale • Montvale • Park Ridge • River Vale • Township of Washington • Westwood • Woodcliff Lake VOLUME 24 ISSUE 1

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Former River Vale Police Chief, 92, presented World War II-era medals. SEE PAGE 8

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Chief also vows officers will render aid but keep distance BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

Mayor Peter Calamari said “kindness and common sense will go a long way” as the town weathers the COVID-19 emergency. He added in part, “Thereʼs nothing like a good old-fashioned phone call” for residents who need to conduct business at the now closed-to-the-public municipal center. He said he hoped people also had access to email and a scanner for submitting documents. Calamari was joined by Police Chief Richard Skinner, Council President Stacey DeMarco-Feeney, and Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Sgt. Rio Fasciano at the studio of WCTVNJ on Saturday, March 14, shooting an 11-minute public service announcement reinforcing safety messages and updating

See TOWNSHIP on page 184

President Donald Trump is optimistic a vaccine for the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 may soon be forthcoming, but his White House Coronavirus response coordinator says ‘the only thing we have right now is the amazing ingenuity and compassion of the American people.’ confirmed COVID-19 cases in all 50 states. BY TOM CLANCEY On Monday, March 16, Trump and the Centers OF PASCACK PRESS for Disease Control announced 15 days to slow the WASHINGTON, D.C.—America is at war against the spread by practicing social distancing, listening to novel Coronavirus COVID-19, President Donald state and local authorities, and staying home if sick, or if someone in a household has tested positive or Trump said last week. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is displaying symptoms. is at a level-one response nationwide, with Continued on page 20

Here’s how to social distance in the age of Coronavirus PASCACK VALLEY—With no vaccine or a therapeutic treatment available for novel Coronavirus COVID-19—now a worldwide pandemic with cases in all 50 states—the Centers for Disease Control says the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person, between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet), through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be

inhaled into the lungs, C.D.C. says. Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community, the C.D.C. says. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick, especially older adults, or those with heart disease, diabetes, or lung disease, it says. In recent days, United States officials said there is emerging concern for people in the Millennial generation, with reports from France and

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An executive order calling for the shut down of all non-essential commerce—a measure the County Executive claimed was necessary to save lives and slow the spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19— was announced for Tuesday, March 17, then delayed until Saturday, March 21, then rescinded at the request of Gov. Phil Murphy. Bergen County Executive James Tedesco read the order at a Monday, March 16 press conference, saying no more than four people—other than family members— should congregate in public and “no worldly employment or business shall be performed or practiced by any person or entity within the County of Bergen until further notice except as expressly permitted…” The viral pandemic may spread to a majority of the population, officials warn, worrying a crush of patients may overwhelm hospitals already dealing with a shortage of intensive care units and ventilators. Restrictions on civil society are aimed at slowing the spread of the virus, officials have said. But Tedescoʼs order caused confusion and was not coordinated with Gov. Phil Murphy or the stateʼs Attorney General.

See TEDESCO on page 164

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The River Vale Police Department demonstrated the science of fingerprints at Holdrum Middle School March 7. SEE PAGE 11

In 1924, Girl Scouting came to Hillsdale. In those early years, the community was the site of some Girl Scouting ‘firsts.’ SEE PAGE 4

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Faced with an 11th-hour report from its special master that recommended a dramatic increase in zoning density at the former Sony site—from about 12 units to 35 units per acre—Park Ridge has called for his disqualification, and striking his report as evidence in its upcoming affordable housing trial. The trial was scheduled to begin March 23, but has been postponed until April 23. On March 9, the borough filed a motion to disqualify courtappointed Special Master Frank Banisch, who worked over the past nearly five years with the borough, Fair Share Housing Center and Hornrock Properties to work out a negotiated settlement. In a report delivered less than two weeks before their initial trial date, Park Ridge special counsel Scott Reynolds charged that Banisch wrote that Park Ridge was not entitled to a vacant land adjustment—generally given due

to a lack of suitable sites for affordable housing—and that Banisch suddenly decided that former Sony siteʼs zoning would now be increased to 35 dwelling units per acre despite previously publicly supporting 12-15 units per acre throughout four-plus years of negotiations. Park Ridgeʼs proposed “vacant land adjustment” cited in its March 2018 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan notes 209.9 acres of vacant land identified town-wide, but only 3.86 acres qualify as “developable” for use in calculating its realistic development potential, or RDP. The low RDP, says the borough, is due to environmental constraints and small lot sizes (less than half an acre) that are too small to accommodate an inclusionary development, generally five or more units with a set-aside for affordable units. It was not clear whether Superior Court Judge Gregg Padovano would delay the trial to grant more time for Park Ridge to depose the special master based on his new last-minute recommendations to increase development

density on the 30-acre former Sony site as well as his recommendation to deny the borough a vacant land adjustment. At a public meeting March 10, Mayor Keith Misciagna said “what happened in this last week blindsided us” referring to Banischʼs March 3 report, and said the report was “damaging to our case [and] not expected.” Going further, Misciagna said he felt the special masterʼs change of heart regarding the Sony property was also a warning.

parcel in Montvale, part of that boroughʼs affordable housing settlement. While Montvaleʼs Planning Board approved the 185-unit development in July 2019, its construction is pending approval of an access road through Park Ridge, soon to be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

In its 27-page motion to dismiss Banisch and strike his report, Park Ridge charges the master tried to strong-arm Park Ridge to settle for higher-density on the former Sony site than he ever previously mentioned before the March 3 report. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

ʻThey rearranged the tableʼ “I personally think this is a message to any town that has the nerve to do what we did,” said Misciagna, who was a councilman four years ago when the affordable housing settlement negotiations began. “We do want to make good on our obligation,” he noted, adding “I personally feel that they rearranged the table just when we were about to have dinner.” Reynolds noted that the special master did reference the 185unit apartment complex put on an adjoining seven-acre former Sony

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Hillsdale’s ‘Lily of the Valley’ Girl Scouts

In 1924, Girl Scouting came to Hillsdale. In those early years, the community was the site of some Girl Scouting “firsts.” In addition to forming the first Girl Scouts drum and bugle corps in New Jersey in 1927, in 1929 Hillsdaleʼs Viola Gustafson became the first Girl Scout in Bergen County to earn the Golden Eaglet award—the highest award in Girl Scouting, and the predecessor to todayʼs Gold Award. The photo at right dates to 1929 and shows Hillsdaleʼs “Lily of the Valley” Girl Scout troop, which was active from 1927 until 1936. In those days, Girl Scout groups were frequently named for flowers. News clippings of the era tell us a lot about the girlsʼ activities back then. The girls held food drives, bake sale fundraisers, went hiking, learned knot tying, and learned how to make a fire. They staged a camping scene in downtown Hillsdale in an effort to raise money for supplies. In 1927 the girls had an outdoor treasure hunt that culminated in hot dogs and patriotic songs around a huge campfire. They went to the movies (black and white, silent films in those days), went swimming, had costume parties and made food baskets for people in

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need. Many activities culminated in hot cocoa and lollipops. Troop meetings, which took place at the Hillsdale Grammar School, included the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem (sometimes with the lights out, while a flashlight shone on the American flag), and repeating the Girl Scout Law and Promise. This photo was taken outside the school where the girls held their meetings, at the corner of Hillsdale and Magnolia avenues. In the following decade the building was demolished, having been

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rendered obsolete by the George G. White School built next door. The girls pictured are: (front row) Frances Schmacktenburg, Eleanor Ackerman and Loraine Stack; (second row) Virginia Bradshaw, Evelyn Ackerman, Jean Humbert, Gladys Gilbert, Vivian Grimm, Blanche Schlotterbeck and Natalia Kreuder; (third row) Edith Bach, Daris Humbert, Regina Hains and Helen Grimm; (fourth row) Grace Kinbacher, Caroline Klemming, Rita Graser, Helen Klemming, Camilla Joseph and Ruth Benden; (fifth row)

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attended by Boy and Girl Scouts, the mayor, the clergy and many local dignitaries, numerous people mentioned in their speeches that the accomplishment should provide a shot in the arm for the boys. As their own scoutmaster put it, they should “wake up and not let the girls beat them again.” Mayor George M. Yates presented Viola with her award and pinned the Golden Eaglet upon her uniform. She received bouquets of flowers, a set of book ends, a gold ring, and a cash award. —Kristin Beuscher

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to patronize them, as their business survival is at stake. Please stop hoarding food, toilet paper, etc. The management of Kings and ShopRite have assured me that regular deliveries are expected. By buying only what you need for the week, you will be showing the type of neighborly unselfishness that is critical if we are to emerge from this crisis. As you already know, Borough Hall is closed to the public, with business being conducted by appointment, email and telephone. All Borough-sponsored events and activities have been cancelled or wound-down. All board and commission meetings, including our Planning Board sessions, have been cancelled. We are studying ways to conduct Mayor & Council meetings remotely, with provisions for public participation via electronic means. Furthermore, pursuant to advice from the New Jersey

Department of Community Affairs, I will be asking the governing body to postpone temporarily all significant but nonessential decisions until public participation and review can be fully restored to normal. These would include major new capital expenditures that could require large debt financing, as well as strategic initiatives such as adopting a redevelopment plan for the industrial area. We are managing our work force in a manner consistent with

the public safety needs of the Borough, working remotely wherever possible and reallocating resources if needed. It has been challenging, given the novelty of the pandemic virus situation. However, the Borough is fortunate to have department heads, employees, and volunteers dedicated to assure essential services and safety. While adjusting response protocols and donning protective equipment, our police and volun-

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charges in cases that do not imminently impact public safety. In addition, they are urged to consider the issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic in deciding whether to seek pre-trial detention, while noting that public safety and victim safety must remain the priority in any such decision. Enforcement of COVIDRelated Violations The letter informs all Law Enforcement Chief Executives about the rules contained in Executive Order 104, and directs each County Prosecutor and the Division of Criminal Justice to have Assistant Prosecutors and Deputy Attorneys General on call 24/7 to assist in law enforcement officers in making charging decisions for any violations of the Executive Order. The Attorney Generalʼs guidance relates only to violations of the Governorʼs Executive Order, and does not extend to the violations of COVIDrelated county or local orders. At the same time, because Executive Order 104 makes clear certain businesses are essential— including grocery/food stores, phar-

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Join the Park Ridge police and IDS Autoshred on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the annual DARE Shred Day at the DPW garage on Sulak Lane. Bring your confidential documents to be destroyed. Suggested donation is $10 per photocopy paper size box or shopping bag. The proceeds benefit Park Ridge DARE, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.

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Ruptured Duck Honorable Service Lapel Pin. According River Valeʼs website, Simpson was sworn in as the townʼs third police chief in July 1972, following the retirement of Chief Nelson Roberge. By January of 1974 the department had grown to 20 full-time police officers and the township population was approximately 9,000. Simpson retired from the RVPD in 1992. “Itʼs an absolute honor and privilege to hear Mr. Simpsonʼs story, and to thank him for his service to our great country. Throughout my work all across the Fifth District, I feel especially lucky to be able to spend time with so many of our brave veterans,” Gottheimer told the press afterward. He added, “It is our duty as Americans not only to honor these men and women, but to do everything we can to fight for them

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General Mills and the Wakefern Food Corp. hosted a ceremony at ShopRite of Hillsdale, the store owned and operated by the Inserra family, to congratulate the team on their efforts in ShopRiteʼs Partners in Caring Program. ShopRite of Hillsdale was among the top 10 ShopRite stores in fundraising and community efforts to help local hunger relief organizations provide help to those in need. The store raised nearly $6,000 during a monthlong fundraising program. Assistant manager James Callahagan and self-checkout associate Shirley Jackson were featured on a special edition Cheerios box that was unveiled at the March 4 event. ShopRite of Hillsdale presented their Partners in Caring Award Check of $500 to Pastor Joseph Chapel of St. Andrewʼs Church in Westwood for the churchʼs food pantry. “My family is extremely proud of all of the associates who volunteered and contributed their time, talents and energy to programs and fundraisers to help those in need in our community,” said Marie Inserra, vice president, Inserra Supermarkets. “We thank

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The next meetings of Valley Toastmasters are April 6 and 20, from 8 to 10 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 276 Haworth Ave., Haworth. The meeting of Monday, March 16, is cancelled. To start improving your pub-

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Abeles Dermatology Aesthetic & Laser Arts now offers a non-invasive, low-dose radiation treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer. “It is so nice to offer patients a choice,” says Dr. Abeles, Board Certified Dermatologist. “Now if a patient doesnʼt want to have surgery, Superficial Radiation Therapy is a viable option.” IG-SRT is the acronym used to express the technique in which the treatment is delivered, says Board Certified Radiation Therapist Shannon Huezo, who administers the treatment at Abeles Dermatology Aesthetic & Laser Arts. “Image guidance superficial radiation therapy utilizes ultrasound techniques prior to each treatment,” Huezo said. “This ensures the beam is in the correct position and calculated to the proper dose and depth. Dr. Abeles will outline the treatment area to create clear margins, then customized shielding is fabricated to protect the normal surrounding tissues. Most

patients being treated are in and out of the office within 15 minutes.” The radiation dose is calculated by the depth of the lesion Dr. Gwen Abeles, as determined by Board Certified the image Dermatologist. guidance system and underlying structures. Different non-melanoma skin cancers respond to different regimens, which are taken into consideration. Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma comprises about 60% to 80% of skin cancers, occurring mostly on the face. Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a bit more aggressive and treated with more generous margins. For years, Mohs surgery is all that was offered to the patient. Mohs surgery is a procedure

where layer upon layer of thin sections of skin are removed until microscopic examination shows no signs of cancer in the specimens. “We have treated a multitude of patients with SRT,” says Dr. Abeles, “with a cure rate of 98% plus. Most of these cancers were located on body parts visible to the general public. Patients were relieved to learn they did not have to undergo a Mohs surgery with the potential of a scar or major reconstruction leaving its mark. Superficial radiation therapy allows us to deliver radiation only millimeters deep safely into the skin without affecting any other structures. The small size of the machine makes it possible for us to treat patients in our office which is very convenient for them.” If you or someone you know is concerned about an unknown growth or discoloration on your skin, call Abeles Dermatology Aesthetic & Laser Arts at (201) 307-0075 to set up a consultation with Dr. Abeles.

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Tedesco: Called for near-total shutdown, then backtracked “Since [issuing the order], I have been in discussion with Gov. Phil Murphyʼs administration to examine the impact of my proposed Executive Order. As I said, while these may seem like extraordinary measures, these are extraordinary times,” Tedesco said. “Our procedures make every attempt to be consistent with State guidelines, but we must remember that the severity of the situation in Bergen County is greater than any other area in the State.” At press time, Tedesco said his order would be rescinded at the request of the governor. “The Murphy Administration has stated that the only closures that could be enforced were those issued by the Governor,” a county spokesperson said. “Executive Order 2020-1B has never been enacted but was delayed to work with the Governorʼs Office and to take the opportunity to revisit areas of the Executive Order that the County had received feedback on from the business community and the public.” Tedesco had attempted to limit “all worldly business and employment”—with major exceptions for health care facilities, grocery stores, take-out and delivery service from restaurants, funeral parlors, financial institutions and more.

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Since this is a rapidly developing situation, readers are encouraged to utilize officials state channels for up-to-date information, including: the state Department of Health website, nj.gov/health, and Gov. Murphyʼs social media, facebook.com/governorphilmurphy.

Tedesco attempted to accelerate restrictions Admitting his restrictions on civil society had not been approved by the New Jersey Attorney General, Tedesco said he had the moral authority to act. Tedesco also called on retired medical professionals, and students in nursing college, to aid in the COVID-19 response. “We are going to need your help in order to make this work,” Tedesco said. volunteering, email To BCVolunteer@co.bergen.nj.us or call (201) 336-6006. “Please contact us and tell us if youʼre willing to help us. Weʼre going to need all kinds of help, indoors, outdoors. This is a time where communities … rally together,” Tedesco said. With Coronavirus testing availability shortages, Tedesco said he hoped a drive-thru testing facility at Bergen Community College in Paramus, the first in New Jersey.

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Progress on drive-thru testing was being aided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has been activated in all 50 states. “I remain steadfast in protecting all who visit, work, and live in Bergen County. However, this situation is changing each hour and we are constantly reevaluating the measures put into place to protect the health of our County,” said Tedesco. “I look forward to our continued work with our federal, state, and local partners to protect all of New Jerseyʼs residents during this public health emergency.”

Bergen County Executive James Tedesco announced a near total shutdown of commerce, March 16, then backtracked. All emergency declarations will now come from Gov. Phil Murphy.

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The Paramus Police Department announces the arrest of Jawuan Whitted, 18, of Newark and Tyshad Hawkins, 18, of Newark, for possession of a stolen vehicle and eluding police. On Tuesday, March 17, at approximately 2:35 a.m. the Upper Saddle River Police Department broadcast that a BMW 8-Series, color black, had just been stolen from the Valero Gas Station on Route 17 north-

bound. The vehicle that was used in the theft was described as Infiniti Q50 four door, color white. The Infiniti was stolen with its key fob from East Rutherford. Both vehicles then fled the gas station. A short time later, Paramus Officers Michael Mordaga and Nicholas Tanelli observed both the black BMW and white Infiniti driving south on Route 17 at a high rate of speed. Both officers began to chase the stolen cars. The BMW and Infiniti quickly escaped from the sight of the officers. At this point, Officer William Stallone observed the Black BMW and attempted to stop it. Both the Infiniti and BMW entered the Gardens State Parkway southbound from Route 17. Both suspect vehicles exited the Parkway at Exit 147 and the BMW was able to escape again. Officers continued to pursue the white Infinite, which was occupied by four persons wearing ski masks, onto Farrand Street in Bloomfield. The Infiniti became trapped in a parking lot off of Farrand Street and it purposely rammed a Paramus Police car in

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an attempt escape. The stolen car came to a stop and four suspects fled the vehicle. Officers chased the suspects on foot with Officer Michael Mordaga capturing Tyshad Hawkins and Bloomfield Officer Anthony Batelli capturing Jawauan Whitted. The other two suspects were able to escape. A search of the Infiniti, after the arrest, revealed numerous key fobs belonging to other vehicles. Both subjects were transported to Paramus Police Headquarters where they were booked and processed. Both subjects were released on their own recognizance under Bail Reform statutes. The suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Both subjects were arrested and charged on March 17, 2020 with: possession of stolen vehicle and eluding police. Press reminds Pascack residents that—even in these trying times—lock your car doors and take your key fobs inside as car thieves continue to target our communities.

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Township: Calamari urges kindness during pandemic viewers on closures and cancellations. Fasciano coordinates with county emergency managers, who in turn work with counterparts at the state and national levels, on crisis situations. Much of what the four discussed was sent to homes earlier in the day in a pair of SwiftReach phone calls. The municipal building is closed to the public. However, municipal functions will still be operational and borough employees will be available via phone or email. All township parks and fields are closed to organized and nonorganized sporting and private

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events. All child and senior recreation programs are cancelled until further notice. The court session for Thursday, March 19 has been canceled. All spring recreation sports are suspended until April 6. The Township Library is closed until further notice, though the library does have digital offerings that may be accessed from home. “The safety of our residents is our top priority, and a declaration of a national emergency regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) is a matter that we are taking very seriously here in Washington Township,” Calamari said.

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“The safety and security of Bergen County residents is our top priority. Issuing eviction notices during this heightened public health emergency is counter-productive to the mission of our agency and the goal of mitigating the spread of COVID-19. At this time, I have ordered Sheriff Office operations to focus primarily on assisting local police departments.” said Sheriff Anthony Cureton.

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Police Chief Richard Skinner says his dispatchers and officers are going to use personal protective gear to protect themselves and the community against unneeded potential exposure to coronavirus.

He added, “We have been consistently meeting to educate our staff as well as to carefully receive, discuss, and implement state-mandated instructions.” Calamari did not say, but it is posted on the town website, that the meeting of the governing body set for Monday, March 16 has been moved to Monday, March 23. The Planning Board, at the time of this posting, was scheduled to meet on March 25. “We are going to try to limit contact a little bit. … I think the important thing to remember is that we donʼt want our first responders to be exposed because then we create a situation where first responders will need to be treated or quarantined,” he said. He added, “Weʼre a police force of 20 officers with two SLEOs, we have dispatch personnel and one civilian. So you can imagine if we get a couple of police officers who are exposed and need to be quarantined it

Mayor Peter Calamari said “kindness and common sense will go a long way” as the town weathers the COVID-19 emergency. Calamari was joined by Police Chief Richard Skinner, Council President Stacey DeMarcoFeeney, and Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Sgt. Rio Fasciano at the studio of WCTVNJ on March 14.

would put some serious manpower issues down. Weʼll certainly still respond to any and all emergencies.” DeMarco-Feeney said “We are all here—the mayor, the council—to support anybody in need.” She called for a graph to be shown emphasizing the benefit of social isolation as our best means of protecting each other, advised against playdates and sleepovers, and warned against frequenting restaurants, cafes, and markets. “My recommendation really is to use your best judgement,” she said. The administration encouraged residents “to remain calm, kind, and mindful to others in need,” asked that we check on our elderly neighbors, and recommended resources at the New Jersey and New York departments of health and the federal Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention. WCTVNJ evidently had initially expected more councilmembers to participate, at least according to a Facebook post promoting the event. And at least once councilmember posted after the fact that he knew nothing about the show. The speakers did not take questions and the show was not moderated. The show will be re-broadcast; see it on FiOS Ch. 24 and Optimum Ch. 77. Related: the town website warns of a scam: “Please be aware that individuals are going door to door claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control. The C.D.C. does NOT deploy teams to go door to door. Residents should not let these people into their homes or speak with them. Contact Township of Washington Police Department if this activity is reported.”

safe for classes to resume. • All non-essential and nonemergency travel is strongly discouraged between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. for the foreseeable future. • All non-essential businesses must close after 8 p.m. During day time hours, businesses may remain open if they limit their occupancy to 50 people and adhere to social distancing guidelines. • Businesses which play a direct role in response efforts, or are necessary for the public welfare—like supermarkets and grocery stores, medial offices, pharmacies, and gas stations—may remain open after 8 p.m. • All bars and restaurants are closed for eat-in service.They may open for take out and delivery orders only. • All movie theaters, gyms, casinos and race tracks must be close. • All public events of 50 or more persons are cancelled. “We do not take any of these steps lightly. We know that each

comes with its own set of impacts on residents, families, communities and businesses,” Murphy said. “But at this moment our paramount concern must be to flatten the curve of new cases so we do not overload our health care system,” Murphy said. “We all must take seriously the need for social distancing that can help slow the spread of coronavirus,” he said. “To all New Jerseyans, I wish you to be safe and to stay healthy. Letʼs do this together,” said Murphy. “We will—assuming we do our part, each of the 9 million of us, including yours truly—assuming we do our part, we will get through this, and we will be stronger than ever before. Assuming we do our part.”

Gov. Murphy imposes sweeping restrictions on society amid pandemic

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Gov. Phil Murphy announced sweeping limitations on civil society he says will help flatten the curve, or slow the spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID19. “The time for us to take our Gov. Murphy strongest and most direct actions to date to slow the spread of coronavirus is now,” Murphy said in a video message posted on social media Monday, March 16. The new actions include: • Closing all schools—public, private, parochial, from pre-K through grade 12, and all colleges and universities—from Wednesday, March 18 until such time as deemed by health officials to be

Changes mirror those imposed in nearby New York New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo imposed similar restrictions on civil society, designed to CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

SIX PRIORITIES FOR THE SANDWICH GENERATION Here are six tips for setting those priorities to help you deliver the support your loved ones need—without shortchanging yourself. • Take care of your future first. Saving enough for retirement should be your top priority. You have to take care of your needs before you help your parents and your children. • Create or update your investment plan. Create an investment plan that will help you balance your financial goals with the needs of your children and parents. Review your budget, analyze your expenses, and set savings targets to help you prioritize planning for an expense, such as college costs or long-term care for

your parents. • Review your insurance coverage. Protecting your income is always a good idea, but itʼs even more important when you have two generations depending on you. Make sure you have enough life insurance in case something happens to you to pay off your mortgage and other debt, and to help cover the future living expenses of your dependents. And donʼt forget disability insurance: More than a quarter of todayʼs 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire, according to the Council for Disability Awareness. • Check in on your parentsʼ financial health. Though it might seem awkward, talk to your par-

Italy about young people getting very seriously ill in the ICUs. “We have not seen any significant mortality in the children, but we are concerned about the early reports coming out of Italy and France,” said White Houseʼs Coronavirus response coordinator Amb. Deborah Birx.

Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. • Wear a facemask if you are sick. If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare providerʼs office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick. If you are not sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.

tants appropriate for the surface. Options include: Diluting your household bleach. To make a bleach solution, mix: 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water, or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water. Follow manufacturerʼs instructions for application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted. Alcohol solutions: Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol.

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Take steps to protect yourself • Clean your hands often. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Take steps to protect others • Stay home if youʼre sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick. • Cover coughs and sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.

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ents about their wishes for the future and their financial health. What financial assets and expenses do they have? How do they plan to meet their financial obligations? Do they have a plan to cover the costs of long-term care? This conversation can help you determine how much financial support you will need to provide. Also, make sure your parents have done adequate estate planning, and ask for copies of their will or trust, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and advance healthcare directive. Make sure your own estate-planning documents are complete and updated as well. • Consider reducing financial support for grown children. Many parents still help their grown children with their finances—sometimes even to their detriment. Many young Baby Boomers are still paying their kidsʼ expenses, cell phone bill, or car insurance. If this is the case for you, talk with your children about the steps they can take to start becoming more financially independent. • Look for ways to help reduce your taxes. In some cases, you may be able to claim your aging parents as dependents. Also check with a tax advisor to COMPLETE LAWN SERVICES

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Editorʼs note: The following article is for informational purposes only. The “Sandwich Generation”— adults caring for ERIC KOHLMEIER aging parents as well as children—faces several stressful challenges that come from trying to juggle everyoneʼs needs. One of those top stressors: finances, such as how to cover education and health care costs and still save enough for retirement. The demands often compete with one another—which is why setting clear priorities is so important.

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‘Slow the spread’: All Americans summoned “All of our experts continue to believe that if every American will do their part and embrace and put into practice these principles that we can significantly limit the reach of the Coronavirus in the weeks and months ahead,” Vice President Mike Pence said March 18. The genetic sequence of the virus was first published in January, and human trials for vaccine have been reached just eight weeks later, the fastest development in history, Trump said. FROM PAGE 1

Nancy R. CALISE

Nancy R. Calise (nee Talerico) of Park Ridge passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 13, 2020. Devoted mother of Deborah Kolacia and her husband James. Dear sister of Dorothy Esoldi and the late Joan and the late Philip. Cherished grandmother of Jaime Cerritelli and Jaclyn Annunziata, and five great-grandchildren. Before retiring in 1991 Nancy was a Secretary for Lipton Tea Co., Englewood Cliffs. She was a member of the Red Hat Club and the Orangeburg, N.Y. Seniors Club. Special thanks to the staff of the Atrium of Park Ridge for their compassionate and loving care. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, March 17, at Our Lady of Mercy R. C. Church, Park Ridge. Entombment at Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack. In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Nancy to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital, stjude.org.

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But since we donʼt currently have a vaccine or a therapeutic to address this novel Coronavirus,“the only thing we have right now is the amazing ingenuity and compassion of the American people,” said Amb. Deborah Birx, the White Houseʼs Coronavirus response coordinator. Trump deployed the USNS Comfort—a U.S. Navy hospital ship with about 1,000 rooms and operating rooms—to New York harbor, adjacent to New York City, to expand hospital capacity amid what some have warned could be a crush-

ing wave of yet-to-be-diagnosed new cases. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier raised alarms that his stateʼs hospital capacity is not prepared to handle a surge of critically ill patients, and New Jersey and all states have mirror concerns. Trump said the country is working to acquired more ventilators and medical supplies for front-line emergency personnel and hospitals. “Itʼs all over the world,” said Trump, of COVID-19. “Itʼs incredible whatʼs happened in such a short time.”

Trump said, “August, could be July, maybe longer than that,” when asked to speculate on when society may return to normalcy. Financial markets have plummeted given the circumstances, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping more than 10,000 points and wiping out all gains under the Trump presidency. The White House is seeking $500 billion in direct payments to taxpayers and President Trump invoked a wartime law to press companies to make medical supplies,

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Ridge, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2020. Born in Suffern, N.Y., to the late Joseph and Alice, Joan was a lifelong resident of Haverstraw, N.Y. She and her beloved husband Ralph relocated to Mahwah, N.J., until his death in 2008. Joan resided briefly in Midland Park, and spent her most recent years in Park Ridge. A graduate of St. Peterʼs School and Haverstraw High School, she continued her education at Katharine Gibbs School. Joan was employed at Lederle Laboratories until assuming her most treasured role in life—motherhood. She was an active member of the Haverstraw Ladiesʼ Democratic Committee and enjoyed volunteering at local election polling places, as well as at her alma mater, St. Peterʼs School. Joan is predeceased by her loving husband, Ralph, and her sister Marie Babcock. Joan is survived by her devoted daughters and sons-in-law Maryalice and Nick Tzaneteas, Lori and Bill Hudock and Linda and Glenn Miller, her treasured grandchildren Lauren Tzaneteas, Jaclyn Hudock, Nicholas Hudock and Audrey Miller, all of whom already

miss her tremendously and her sister Eleanor Hydok. The funeral mass celebrated at St. Peterʼs Church, Haverstraw, N.Y. and interment at St. Peterʼs Cemetery in Haverstraw. Contributions in Joanʼs memory may be may be made to Holy Name Medical Center for Villa Marie Claire, 718 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, N.J., 07666 (please make checks payable to Holy Name Medical Center Foundation).

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Regina M. Jelling (nee Kluchinsky) of Montvale, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the age of 90. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Morton Jelling. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Jelling, Ronald Jelling and his wife Lorie. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Jelling, Morgan Nixdorf and her husband Mark. Great grandmother of Lee and Ivy Nixdorf. Predeceased by her sisters, Valerie and Christine. Private Graveside Service was at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

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Nicholas T. La Gratta, 84 of Westwood, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2020. Father of Michael, his wife, Loretta, granddaughter, Jennifer, and grand dogs, Max and Sparky. Nicholas was a United States Air Force Korean War Veteran. He was a member of the Union City Fire Department for many years before he retired. After retiring as a firefighter, he served with the Paramus Auxiliary Police Department. Entombment was Friday, March 20 at the Garden of Memories in Township of Washington. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place in Memphis, TN 38105 in his memory.

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Ruth E. Rausa, 93, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Born in Oradell, she lived in Emerson, on Jefferson Avenue, for 93 years. Mrs. Rausa was a Homemaker, Girl Scout Leader, Led the Emerson Summer Recreation Program, School Crossing Guard at Emerson High School and Hillsdale and was a Yoga Instructor for many years. Wife of the late Charles W. Rausa, she is survived by her 2 sons David, wife Patty, their three sons: Anthony, wife Rachel, and their son, Roman; Nathan and Elliott; Alfred, wife Sally and their son, Kyle. Ruth loved all outdoor activities: gardening, hiking, cross country skiing and bicycle riding. She was a lifelong practitioner and teacher of yoga who studied in India. A Memorial Service was at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made to: Eric Ayala Memorial Foundation: Ericayalafoundation@hotmail.com.

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ʻDirectly contradictsʼ Banisch “Each of the purported conclusions are the focus of this Motion, as each one of these conclusions directly contradicts statements made and positions taken by the Master,” notes the motion. Late in February, Padovano determined that the boroughʼs third round affordable obligation was 225 affordable units, states the Park Ridge motion, although Padovano did not note that number is his subsequent order. The upcoming court trial is focused on the validity of its vacant land analysis and its calculation of realistic development potential. The boroughʼs March 2018 Housing Element & fair Share Plan cites an 81-unit RDP that the borough contends it has fulfilled with group homes, inclusionary rental developments, and a proposed 100 percent affordable 31-unit development called Bearʼs Nest. Misciagna said what worries him about going to trial is should Park Ridge lose its immunity to so-called “builderʼs remedy” lawsuits, “itʼs all up in the air” as to what might happen then. The borough would lose all local zoning powers, he said, and open itself up to builderʼs suits to build even more affordable units. Asked what he felt was the most damning charge to disqualify the special master, Misciagna emailed Pascack Press to note

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Friedberg Properties treated its NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award winners to a wonderful breakfast at the Brownstone in Englewood Cliffs on March 5. The gold level winner of this prestigious award is Nini Wong, of Friedbergʼs Tenafly office, with more than $12 million in closed 2019 sales. Bronze level winners are Bonnie Borghi and Michalia Day, River Vale office; Nicole Idler, Tenafly office, and Michelle Shim and Barbara Siegel, Cresskill office. The award recognizes agents with top sales production in dollars and units. Fewer than 5% of agents achieve this level. Marlyn Friedberg said, “We are so proud of these agents who not only serve their clients but also their communities. I am proud of their hard work and professionalism.” Friedberg Properties offers full service brokerage for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. With its affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Friedberg agents can assist you locally and globally with all your real estate needs. Call one of their professional agents today at their offices in Alpine (201) 768-6868, Cresskill

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Hillsdale, Westwood, Emerson, and Oradell are cooperating with HIP, an app-based bus service, in the launching of a route that will bring commuters from

those towns into/out of midtown Manhattan during the morning and evening rush hours. Full service starts on March 16, with a full schedule of two buses and four departures. The official launch is Friday, March 13. Hillsdale Mayor John Ruocco, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo, Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola, and Oradell Mayor Dianne Didio will climb aboard from stops in their towns to help promote the service. The service, offering weekday routes to Port Authority Bus Terminal, has drawn positive reviews from commuters in Montvale, Woodcliff Lake, Park Ridge, and Washington Township in the northern part of the Pascack Valley. The southern part of the Pascack Valley will get its own route. Hip, a two-year-old company, says on its website it aims to give riders “a more reliable, con-

venient and comfortable way to get to work and back every day.” (See “Mayors Promote ʻHipʼ App-Based Bus Service,” Jan. 21.) Commuters can book their ride from the app, track buses in real time, and reserve seating. The 39-seat buses also come equipped with wireless internet, USB ports and outlets to charge phones and computers. The company aims to grow with demand, projecting a rise from 42 daily trips to more than 200 a day by the end of the year, explained Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo. The area is also serviced by NJ Transitʼs Pascack Valley line, which has been the subject of commutersʼ complaints. Hipʼs app is available on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, including stops, schedules, and fees, visit ridehip.com.

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dedicated staff at the Division of Consumer Affairs, and their attorneys in the Division of Law, for their efforts to keep consumers safe during this difficult time.” As public concern grows, the Divisionʼs top priority is to address emerging issues to protect consumers, said Paul R. Rodriguez, acting director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “Whether itʼs protecting consumers from merchants who seek to prey on them financially or providing information and guidance to the licensed professionals they rely on for health care, weʼre looking out for them.” The Division reports having logged a total of 619 complaints related to alleged COVID-19 price gouging or other consumer protection violations, as of 2 p.m. on March 17. The number of complaints has more than doubled since March 12, when the tally stood at 270. Nearly all of the complaints were received since March 4. The complaints include allegations that retailers are unfairly raising prices on surgical masks,

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Murphy: COVID-19 slow infections and prevent area hospitals from being overwhelmed and therefore unable to provide care to those experiencing the most extreme symptoms of COVID-19. He urged the federal government to lead the effort, however, saying a state-by-state approach was causing unnecessary chaos, including the potential that people will travel across borders to attempt to procure goods and services. “You need federal parameters to stop the national patchwork of density reduction closings,” Cuomo said. He said the president must use the Army Corps of Engineers to build medical capacity.

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money to meet that criteria change the criteria is unexplainable to me or our team. If we did not receive feedback from both the Special Master and to a lesser degree Fair Share (Housing Center), we wouldʼve taken a different tact,” wrote the mayor. “I believe that they did not think we could meet the criteria

and when we did they needed to change the game. This should be sobering news to all municipalities in New Jersey. I believe this is shameful and certainly not what the Mount Laurel decision intended. We met our obligation and then they changed the obligation to suit a developerʼs request. Does that sound fair?” emailed Misciagna.

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In addition, DCA has completed at least 159 inspections, and has issued or will imminently issue 13 subpoenas for additional information. In addition to investigating potential violations of the Consumer Fraud Act, the Division is investigating potential price gouging. Gov. Phil Murphy triggered the Stateʼs price gouging law on Monday, March 9, by declaring a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. New Jerseyʼs price gouging law prohibits excessive price increases during a declared state of emergency and for 30 days after its

hand sanitizers, disinfectant sprays and wipes, food, bottled water, and other items being purchased by consumers worried about protecting themselves from the coronavirus. The 619 complaints relate to a much smaller number of identifiable businesses, as some businesses have generated multiple complaints and some complaints have not included enough information to identify the business at issue. DCA has sent approximately 82 cease-and-desist or warning letters to businesses about which it has received complaints, or is sending those letters imminently.

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Following on the success of their inaugural job fair last fall, the Borough of Montvale and the office of Mayor Michael Ghassali are delivering a second job fair, set for April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montvale Community Center. This follow-up event also is developed and run by the Montvale Economic Development and Retention Committee and the Montvale Chamber of Commerce. Companies filled the event space, with 25 local firms representing a broad array of industries and job opportunities. Among the largest were KPMG, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Sharp Electronics, Flight Centre, Sony, and Wegmans. For Pascack Pressʼs cover-

age of the inaugural event, see “Montvaleʼs First Job Fair Draws 500; More Fairs are Promised,” Nov. 11, 2019, at thepressgroup.net. According to 2020 spring event announcement, Dinesh Sakhrani of Montvaleʼs DDS Dental Supplies said he offered a job to a highly qualified candidate on the spot in the first hour of the fall job fair. “We attend many of these events and this is the best one we have ever participated in,” Sakhrani said. Ghassali said, “Our local business partners were very impressed by both the quality of the job seekers and the professionalism of the event, and look forward to teaming up with us on similar events in the future.”

Ghassali founded the Montvale Economic Development and Retention Committee in 2016. Its mandate is to assist the mayor and Borough Council in the cultivation of new and existing company relationships in order to maintain a vibrant and diverse economy in Montvale. The committee is staffed by six local volunteers, all residents: Raffi Joukhardian, John Ryan, Sal Rozzi, David Laquidara, Louis Hendi, and Don Watson, and is open to new community volunteer members. For more information, write to either raffijou@yahoo.com or jr6762penn@yahoo.com. Companies interested in representing at the job fair should write to either ngayed@montvale.org or jr6762penn@yahoo.com.

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51 YEARS

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ROOFING & SIDING 201-391-3504 54 Yrs. in Business • Fully Insured

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MARCH 23, 2020 • PASCACK VALLEY PRESS

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20OFF EARLY MULCH DELIVERY

EAR L SPE Y BIR CIA D L

ORDER BY APRIL 15TH...DELIVERY ANYTIME!

10 Yard Minimum MUST BE DELIVERED BY MAR. 31, 2020 With Coupon.

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WE’LL BEAT ANY ADVERTISER’S PRICE $22.50 Hardwood Mulch PRODUCT REGULAR $24.00 PRICE Organic Root $22.50 Hardwood Mulch Hardwood Mulch $22.00 $30.00 Premium Root Mulch $24.00 Organic Root Premium Root Mulch $31.00 $36.00 Red Dye Mulch $30.00 Premium Root Mulch Red Dye Mulch $38.00 $36.00 Brown Dye Mulch $36.00 Red Dye Mulch Brown Dye Mulch $38.00 $36.00 Black Dye Mulch $36.00 Brown Dye Mulch $38.00 Black DyeMulch Mulch $47.00 Hemlock $36.00 Black Dye Mulch Hemlock Mulch $48.00 $45.00 Natural Cedar Mulch $47.00 Hemlock Mulch Natural Cedar Mulch $48.00 $51.00 Red Cedar Mulch $45.00 Natural Cedar Mulch $52.00 Red $51.00 BlackCedar CedarMulch Mulch $51.00 Red Cedar Mulch Black Cedar Mulch $52.00 $45.00 Nutri-Peat Mulch Black Cedar Mulch Mulch $51.00 Supreme $29.00 $28.00 Supreme Playground Playground Mulch $45.00 Nutri-Peat Mulch Premium Top Soil $37.50 $35.00 Premium Top Soil Supreme Playground Mulch $28.00 Unscreened Top Soil $20.00 $31.00 Top Soil $35.00 PremiumRoot Top Soil Compost $36.00 Organic $41.00 Pea Gravel $31.00 Top Soil Pea Gravel $57.50 $40.00 3/4” Crushed Stone $41.00 Pea Gravel 3/4" $45.50 $65.00 RiverCrushed Stone Stone $40.00 3/4” Crushed Stone $73.50 River Stone Red Stone $75.00 3/4” Crushed $65.00 RiverCrushed Stone Red Stone 3/4" $82.50 Weed Preventer (Installation only) $9.00 3/4” Crushed Red(Installation Stone Only) $75.00 Weed Preventer $10.00 Weed Preventer (Installation only) $9.00

EARLY BIRD$17.50 SPECIAL PRICE IF ORDERED$19.00 BY APRIL 15TH $17.50 $17.00 $25.00 $19.00 $26.00 $31.00 $25.00 $33.00 $31.00 $31.00 $33.00 $31.00 $31.00 $33.00 $42.00 $31.00 $43.00 $40.00 $42.00 $43.00 $46.00 $40.00 $47.00 $46.00 $46.00 $47.00 $40.00 $46.00 $24.00 $23.00 $40.00 $32.50 $30.00 $23.00 $15.00 $26.00 $30.00 $31.00 $26.00 $52.50 $40.50 $68.50 $77.50 $4.00 $5.00 $4.00

INSTALLATION $28.00Only, Excluding Materials) (Labor REGULAR $28.00 $28.00 $29.50 $28.00 $28.00 Example: Now $24.50 $29.50 $28.00 $28.00 $29.50 $28.00 $28.00 $29.50 $28.00 $28.00 $29.50 $28.00 $28.00 $29.50 $28.00 $28.00 $29.50 $28.00 $28.00 $29.50 $28.00 $28.00 $29.50 $28.00 $28.00 $29.50 $28.00 $28.00 $42.00 $40.00 $28.00 $42.00 $40.00 $40.00 $29.50 $42.00 $40.00 $46.50 $42.00 $42.00 $46.50 $42.00 $42.00 $46.50 Exludes Stone $42.00 $42.00 $46.50 $42.00

Take $5.00 Per Yard Off Your Regular Labor Installation Charge

ANY OF OUR PRODUCTS All prices subject to quantity and difficulty of job.

MARCH 23, 2020 • PASCACK VALLEY PRESS

Example: Premium Hardwood Mulch Reg. $22.00 Per Yard

1700

Order by April 15th, 2020 Take Delivery Anytime

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