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CTeen hosts officers; Eternal Flame back to D.C.

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BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Talia Dian of River Vale earns dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for fall ’21. SEE PAGE 12

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BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Speakers would get three minutes at the public microphone, down from the current five if a Pascack Valley Regional High School Board policy change passes on second reading, Feb. 28. On Feb. 7, trustees voted, 7-2, to limit each speaker to three minutes per public comment period, saying the change — a loss of 40% of the time allowed now — could see more speakers speak, particularly at long meetings. Trustee Michael Weaver of the Policy Committee said three minutes is about the time required to read a page, or 450 words.

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Rabbi Yosef and Estie Oresntein, directors of CTeen at the Valley Chabad Center for Jewish Life on Overlook Drive, facilitated a Coffee With a Cop event on Feb. 10. Somehow, “axes” were thrown — but all in good fun.

BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

LAKE police officers took the Valley Chabad Teen Leadership Initiative up on its invitation to attend a recent CTeen event. On Feb. 10, the officers brought coffee and donuts and shared a bit of their stories, including what drew them to law enforcement, the unique challenges of the job, and their dedication to the departmentʼs mission. Part of the fun involved a series of competitions, including arm wrestling, cup stacking, and “axe” throwing. The teens also OODCLIFF

decorated mugs for the officers and later wrote them letters of appreciation. Rabbi Yosef and Estie Oresntein, directors of the CTeen group at the Valley Chabad CenVALLEY CHABAD PHOTOS

ter for Jewish Life on Overlook Drive, told Pascack Press on Feb. 15 that the event was to bring the students and department closer and to give the kids a chance to show their appreciation for all the officers do in the community. (The center and the police department get on quite well. Some readers might recall Orenstein delivered the invocation as John Burns was sworn in as police chief in 2019.) Officer Simon Sherfer, a 12-year veteran of the department, said he was greatly impressed with the teens at their visit.

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A Feb. 8 council vote to name State Sen. Holly Schepisi (R-39) rate counsel for the boroughʼs Board of Public Works, which manages its water and electric utilities, has drawn ire from officials who object to sudden changes in the process used to fill the post. The 5-1 vote appointed Schepisi, of Schepisi Consulting and Law LLC, for a one-year term. Schepisi, of River Vale, is a longtime municipal and corporate attorney and has ranging legislative experience. At her first meeting with the board, on Zoom on Feb. 16, she echoed what she told Pascack Press days earlier: “I look forward to working with the Park Ridge Water Utility — and as with all my clients, my primary concern is representing my clientʼs vision and implementing whatever I am directed to do on their behalf.” At the same BPW meeting, members approved resolutions related to infrastructure improvements, discussed the timing needed to get a possible rate increase in front of the council for a hearing, and said they were working to identify a source or sources of wellwater contamination. Members acknowledged the unorthodox process by which Schepisi arrived, sought reassurance that she would not bill the borough for time spent getting up to speed on voluminous legal histories — she allowed that

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Westwood High School’s young men and women dress for the occasion on a senior trip to Washington, D.C. — looking admirable before the U.S. Capitol Building — in spring 1934. SEE PAGE 4

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There are times when staff openings within an organization can be filled with individuals who show promise of developing the skills needed since the open positions are lower in the organization structure and/or because there is time for learning. That is not the case in Hillsdale now. Having decided to dismiss its prior engineer of many years and downsize the position of the Chief Municipal Finance Officer, Hillsdale has now lost its borough administrator and its DPW superintendent. [See “Borough admin, DPW chief resign,” Pascack Press, Jan. 31, 2022.] These two are probably the

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The town council on Feb. 7 approved a three-year sharedservice contract with Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch, based in Ridgewood, to handle police emergency 9-1-1 calls. The 4-0 vote, held remotely, followed a brief presentation from Police Chief Richard Skinner, who said the deal would save the township $150,000 to $200,000 in new equipment costs — the townʼs current system having reached obsolescence and “gone the way of the dodo.” Voting in favor were Council President Desserie Morgan, Vice President Stacey Feeney, and members Tom Sears and Daisy Velez. Steven Cascio was

absent. The Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch website notes the center provides police dispatch services to RidgeSKINNER wood, Glen Rock, Montvale, Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, River Vale, and Old Tappan. It says it provides 9-1-1 answering, 24/7, to Ramsey, Waldwick, Oakland, Franklin Lakes, and Rutherford. Neighboring Hillsdale recently outsourced its emergency dispatch services to Bergen Countyʼs Public Safety Operations Center (PSOC). (See “Mayors on Consolidation, Shared Services, and Savings,” Pascack Press, Feb. 14, 2022.) Skinner said the yearly service cost to the township would

be $4,875 for Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch to answer 9-1-1 calls. He said that the township was one of the last towns in Bergen County still fielding its own 9-1-1 calls. The three-year contract calls for an up to 2% increase for year two and a 2% to 5% increase in year three. Skinner told Pascack Press that the WTPD will keep its own dispatchers, who now greet residents entering police headquarters, at the municipal center. He said previous estimates for outsourcing dispatching — $150,000 to $250,000 — were not found to be cost effective. Skinner said calls would be transferred from Central Dispatch to local dispatchers who would alert police, fire and emergency medical services to respond as needed. He called the pricing and

services “a very reasonable, common-sense offer” and said “I think itʼs kind of a no-brainer that we want to save the taxpayer and the town money.” The chief noted most towns are not fielding their own 9-1-1 calls because of the cost of new equipment needed to independently operate a 9-1-1 system. He said the system now used by the township, from KLM, is now obsolete and the manufacturer has stopped supporting it. He said a majority of towns

in northwest Bergen use the Central Dispatch service for all types of dispatching needs and that they came highly recommended from eight other police chiefs. He said the County Regional Dispatch Center in Mahwah was also recommended, though it did not receive as many positive reviews as Northwest. Skinner said his staff listened to about 10 sample transCONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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affirmed, and included in all aspects of their church life. According to the Rev. Rodney Haveman, Parksideʼs pastor of 20 years, HAVEMAN “Our welcome statement makes it clear that we believe that all people — body and soul, are created in the image of God. As such, we affirm that people of all races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities can worship, serve, and advocate in our church as Godʼs humble servants.”

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N HONOR OF Presidents Day, letʼs step back with a vintage view snapped at the Capitol. When this photo was taken it was common for the Westwood High School graduating class to take an annual “senior trip” to Washington, D.C. Here they are, the boys looking dapper and the girls looking stylish in their hats, as they pose in front of the U.S. Capitol building in spring 1934. The group stayed at the Hotel Martinique during a

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three-day trip in which they visited the Capitol, White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Mount Vernon, Annapolis, the National Zoo, Fort Myer, Custis-Lee Mansion (now Arlington House), Memorial Amphitheater, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and many other public buildings. Talk about a busy itinerary! In that year, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was in the early part of his 12-year tenure as president of Americaʼs then 48 states. The vice-president was John Garner. Take notice of the vehicles of the era, parked behind the students. Perhaps most notable in this photograph is the kidsʼ manner of dress. These are 17- and 18-year-olds, and yet how polished and mature they look in the fash-

ions of their decade! The boys and girls would have hailed from Westwood, Township of Washington, Emerson, River Vale and beyond. Westwood and Park Ridge were the only high schools in the Pascack Valley area. Thirty-three seniors made the trip to Washington, D.C. The approximately 40 other members of the class, instead of the three-day trip, spent a day in New York City, visiting Rockefeller Center, Radio City, and three radio broadcasting stations. Which trip would you have chosen? Assistant editor Kristin Beuscher is president of the Pascack Historical Society in Park Ridge. She can be reached at PascackPress@thePressGroup.net.

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formation of our Pascack Valley goes back to 1840 with the creation of the Township of Washington, named in honor of our nationʼs first president, born 290 years ago this week. Back then Bergen County was not divided into dozens of little municipalities as it is today. Rather, there were just a few massive townships, and within these were the scattered rural villages that would eventually become our modern towns. In the pre-Revolutionary War era our corner of New Jersey was called New Barbadoes HE GEOGRAPHIC

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Bergen County Dispatch. He said the service will call a dedicated phone line on the police desk to report emergencies. He said generally during a medical emergency the dispatcher will stay on the line with the caller and whether the dispatcher stays on the line until police or EMS arrive depends on the type of emergency. He said that dispatchers generally do not refer to language translation services as most callers to 9-1-1 in the township are English-speaking. Skinner also noted there was “a little competition” between Northwest Central and Bergen

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In addition to providing an update on local mayorsʼ efforts to help resolve Teterboro Airport noise pollution overhead, Mayor Danielle DiPaola and Borough

Administrator Robert Hermansen gave updates on several town initiatives at the Feb. 15 meeting of the governing body. EVAC volunteers sought The Emerson Volunteer Ambulance Corps is covering local emergency response calls on Mondays and Tuesday overnight

shifts, and the borough remains covered during all other times via a new contract with Holy Name Medical Center Emergency Medical Services, Mayor Danielle DiPaola reported. She said the corps was “in desperate need of volunteers” and said individuals who can handle stressful situations and “be

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around blood and guts,” should please call the EVAC or borough clerk Jane Dietsche at (201) 2626086 to volunteer. “Right now they are running the two shifts … we are very grateful for that and we look forward to them continuing to add shifts,” said DiPaola. She said the council “acknowledged there was an issue with ambulance service” and solved it by signing a $25,000 one-year contract with Holy Name EMS to cover for and provide back-up to EVAC.

Blood pressure, covid, and flu vaccine clinics Feb. 23 DiPaola said that Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission — which serves Emerson and other Pascack Valley towns — will offer a free Covid-19 and flu vaccine clinic on Feb. 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Waldwick EMS Headquarters, 22 Whites Lane, Waldwick. Call (201) 4457217 to make an appointment. While Covid vaccines are free, the only insurance accepted for the flu vaccine is Medicare Part B. For all other insurances, the cost is $25 (regular vaccine) or $35 (high-dose vaccine). She said both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be offered, plus the flu vaccine. Pre-registration is required and all vaccines are free. DiPaola noted the health agency will restart its monthly blood pressure clinics. She said the Emerson Board of Health and NWBRHC will

provide a public health nurse for free monthly blood pressure testing at the Senior Center, noon to 1 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. DiPaola said that locally, January saw 315 reported cases of Covid-19, while February to date had recorded 13, “which is great news and we hope that Covid is on its way out the door.” She noted every U.S. homeowner is eligible for four free Covid home test kits. These can be obtained at covidtests.gov or by calling 1-800-232-0233. Military tribute banners Hermansen said military tribute banners that honor local veterans can be purchased for $150. The banners will be installed on a light pole in town for six months to honor the veteran. He said one inquiry was received so far this year.

DeBaun House He noted the 250-plus-yearold DeBaun House, owned by American Legion Post 269, is scheduled for demolition “very, very soon” after securing permits. Another holdup, he said, was a water line hot box shutoff needed to be installed before demolition as an underground water line runs below the home that services 14 affordable veteransʼ apartments behind the house. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola and Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo — like many of their peers in the Pascack Valley — urge their residents affected by airplane noise or noise pollution from small jets heading to Teterboro Airport to call a special Federal Aviation Agency phone number to make their complaints heard. Emerson Borough Administrator Robert Hermansen, speaking at the meeting of the governing body on Feb. 15, said that the FAA set up a hotline for resident complaints at (800) 225-1071 and (201) 288-8828 to field noise complaints. Residents will be asked to report their location, and date and time of the noise complaint. Hermansen said an email was also provided for complaints and will be posted on the borough

website. “If the noise pollution from airplanes flying over Emerson is burdensome to you or your family, we will be posting a phone number on the website. They (FAA) want you to call them direct so that you can tell them the times the planes are flying over and what your location is so that, hopefully, they can reroute planes when they get enough complaints,” said DiPaola. She said if the FAA gets enough phone calls from different locations, “they will probably change … the traffic patterns,” She added, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” Hermansen and Arroyo were among those from the Pascack Valley attending a Feb. 8 Zoom conference with FAA and TANAAC (Teterboro Aircraft Noise Abatement Advisory Committee) officials and noted jet landing traffic patterns at Teterboro had changed over the last few years due to complaints from Hackensack Meridian Health

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Medical Center, whose large medical complex lies close to Teterboro. DiPaola noted that the Pascack Valley Mayors Association, which represents 10 Pascack Valley towns, including Old Tappan and Oradell, are seeking a seat on TANAAC to have a voice in landing pattern and noise pollution discussions.

Hermansen noted recent complaints from residents on Soldier Hill Road. Meanwhile, Arroyo updated his council on the Feb. 8 Zoom meeting, hosted by representatives of the Port Authority of NY/NJ and Teterboro Airport. State Sen. Holly Schepisi, Assemblyman Robert Auth, and Pascack Valley Mayors Peter Calamari of Wash-

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Letters:

DeRosa, Trochimiuk, and Escobar tabled a discussion sought by Mayor Ruocco from the borough attorney on what it would take to have a non-binding referendum appear on the Nov. 8 ballot on any given topic. The only reason I could think of was that they did not want anyone, even the public, knowing how that process would work or even that it was available. After all, the councilʼs record of sharing information on the evolving topic of providing a community center to Hillsdale and returfing the fields has been abysmal, and residents were asking me and others about a possible referendum. In tabling the discussion to merely go over the rules, the council majority displayed that it did not care. They apparently like keeping voters in the dark. This is consistent with their lack of concern over having collected over a yearʼs worth of increased taxes in 2021 to fund these projects, while avoiding consulting with community leaders for months and fail-

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ing for almost a year to develop basic specifications and a location for a community center. For the benefit of the public, here it is a nutshell: A borough council is generally restricted from calling for a binding referendum on a topic. However, it can seek a non-binding referendum to determine voter sentiment. The question to be put before the voters in November would have to be prepared by the governing body, approved by it in a resolution, and sent by the Hillsdale borough clerk to the county clerk 81 days prior to the general election. Thatʼs by Aug. 18, using a conservative count. An interpretive statement may also accompany the request. Once received on time, the county clerk then prints up the referendum in several languages to appear on the Hillsdale ballot for Nov. 8. This was a simple, straightforward, and honest attempt by the mayor to inform councilmembers and the public on how the council could see the view of the residents on these projects. Yet it drew a panicked and defensive reaction from the council majority. I wonder why. Zoltán Horváth Councilman, Hillsdale

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More money for trees, ‘a silent asset’ To the editor: S ʼ JArroyo with Westwood Mayor Ray [“Arroyo on redevelopOHN

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ment, traffic, dining, and senior services,” Pascack Press, Feb. 7, 2022] paints a positive economic future for the town. That is good news. However, one issue not addressed was the esthetic future of Westwood. Namely, the disappearance of town trees. Drive down Mill Street and Fourth Avenue and you will see the denuded, barren future of Westwood. It is not pretty. It shows that Westwood in not investing in its esthetic future when the ratio of cut down trees to newly planted trees is more than two to one. Westwood, I fear, is “penny

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wise and pound foolish.” The annual borough budget for new trees and maintenance is grossly insufficient. Trees are a silent asset that do not appear on municipal tax records. Yet trees enhance the beauty of the town which translates into increased home property evaluation and ultimately more revenue for the town. This makes esthetic and economic sense. James Drew Westwood Editorʼs note: We thank Mr. Drew, a former member of Westwoodʼs Shade Tree Advisory Committee, for his comments. We ran this by Mayor Arroyo for his response on Feb. 12. He said, “Over the last two budget cycles weʼve increased the allocated line item for trees by a third — and quickly spent it all. Iʼve shared Mr. Drewʼs concerns with the councilʼs finance chair (Councilwoman Beth Dell) and shade tree liaison (Councilwoman Erin Collins). The Shade Tree Advisory Committee meets

on Feb. 16 via Zoom to establish 2022 goals and Iʼm certain planting more trees will be at the top of its list.” In reporting on Mr. Drewʼs concerns on Feb. 15, 2019 as “Westwood Shade Tree Committee worries borough will go bare,” we quoted committee chair Beth Staples as saying in part, “Our problem isnʼt so much the money for the trees as it is getting manpower to plant them and having people willing to plant them in their yards.”

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Town pool opens May 28 – register now

Rich Moss of the Park Ridge Municipal Pool Commission says the pool is expected to open for the season on Saturday, May 28, most likely under safety guidelines in place for 2021). “In 2020 and 2021, the pool offered an outdoor respite for the Park Ridge community and prior member non-Park Ridge residents. We received great feedback on the value the pool offered the community,” Moss told Pascack Press on Feb. 8. He said pool memberships will be open to all Park Ridge residents, previous-year pool members, and non-resident employees of Park Ridge Borough and the Board of Education. A limited number of memberships will be offered to non-residents

so 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. 2022 membership rates will remain as they were in 2021: • Resident family: $410 • Resident single: $300 • Resident seniors: Free • Non-resident family: $510 • Non-resident single: $360 • Non-resident senior: $75/$100 per couple (both must be 65 or older). Registration is available from Feb.15 at parkridgeboro.com/residents/pool (click on Pool Information Packet). Note registration due dates to avoid a $35 late fee. Paper pool registration forms can

be picked up at the pool office on weekends, from May 7, from noon to 3 p.m. The Park Ridge Municipal Pool, at 123 Colony Ave., 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. Moss said, “As statewide safety protocols are released, we will evaluate our ability to continue these services.” For more information on membership fun at the Park Ridge Municipal Pool visit parkridgeboro.com/residents/pool or write pool@parkridgeboro.com.

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LIBRARY CALENDAR: PROGRAMS THIS WEEK

HILLSDALE 509 Hillsdale Ave. (201) 358-5072 hfpl.org • Zumba via Zoom is Thursday, Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Janet Weller, certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, leads a dance-based workout. Register for Zoom link.

MONTVALE 12 Mercedes Drive, Suite 100 (201) 391-5090 montvalelibrarynj.org • The Montvale Cookbook Supper Club will meet to discuss “Itʼs Always Freezer Season” by Ashley Christensen on Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn to prepare make-ahead meals to freeze and save time and money. Meeting is in-person or via register, email Zoom. To therese.jones@montvale.bccls.org. • Strength Training for Seniors, a virtual program, increases flexibility, strength, and endurance using easy-to-follow movements. Via Zoom, every Thursday at 1 p.m. Visit the libraryʼs website to register for as many sessions as you want.

PARK RIDGE 51 Park Ave. (201) 391-5151 parkridge.bccls.org • Join Miss Renee for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in the First Friends room (across the hall from the library). Geared towards toddlers and preschool age, but open to all. Registration required. • Virtual Take-and-Make Crafts with Miss Renee is every Friday at 10 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook page. Miss Renee walks kids through a fun craft at home. Call or stop at the library during the week to pick up your craft kit. The videos remain on Facebook; check them out live or anytime your schedule allows. • Virtual Book It! Club with Miss Eileen meets live on the libraryʼs Facebook page Saturdays

from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Stories, science, and more geared towards kids in primary grades.

RIVER VALE 412 Rivervale Road (201) 391-2323 rivervalelibrary.org • Meet your neighbors and get involved with the community! Learn more about the Friends of the River Vale Library—their mission and the benefits of being a member—when the group meets Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the library. There are two sessions to choose from: 1–2 p.m. and 7–8 p.m. The Friends meet the fourth Tuesday of the month, September through June, in the community room. • COVID is taking a physical and mental toll on all of us. Join Susan Breithaupt, LCSW, of Valley Hospitalʼs Community Health Department, for a virtual talk, “Coping with COVID,” Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This Zoom presentation will give tips for coping with anxiety

and other mental stress brought on by the pandemic. Free and open to all. Register for Zoom link. • Virtual Chair Yoga meets via Zoom Thursday, Feb. 24 from 1:30–2:30 p.m. This gentle form of yoga is specially designed for seniors and people with disabilities to help them strengthen, stretch, and tone the body, and to connect body, mind and spirit. Register for Zoom access. • The Hybrid Knit & Crochet Club will meet both in person in the library community room and via Zoom on Friday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring a project to work on and chat with other members. All skill levels welcome. If attending virtually, register to receive meeting link. If attending in person, bring a mask and be prepared to sign a hold harmless form. • There will be a Tween & Teen Craft-to-go, for River Vale residents in fourth grade and up, Saturday, Feb. 26. Drop by the library to pick up a miniature win-

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ter hat craft to make at home. One per person, while supplies last. • Historian and author Gordon Bond presents a virtual lecture, “Token on the Freedmanʼs Coat: The Story behind Thomas Mundy Petersonʼs 1884 Voting Medal,” Monday, Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In 1884, citizens of Perth Amboy pinned a gold medal to Petersonʼs coat in honor of his having done something remarkable: it was proven that in 1870, he was the first African

American to vote under the 15th Amendment. Yet, in the annals of history the story became not one of Petersonʼs courage, but a pat on the back for the progressive white citizens of Perth Amboy. Lecture is via Zoom; register online. • In the virtual program “How to Successfully Navigate College Admissions in 2022,” learn how COVID-19 has changed the college admissions CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

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EMERSON 20 Palisade Ave. (201) 261-5604 emersonlibrary.org • Parents, this class is for you and your little ones—just follow along! Baby & Me, up to 2, meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. An introduction to songs, dance and fingerplays with stuffed animals and rhymes. Register for each date you plan to attend. • Boogie Woogie Babies, for ages 6 months to 3 years, is a virtual dance class for Baby and their big person. A high-energy class with singing and dancing to boost fine motor skills. Live on the libraryʼs Facebook and YouTube, Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. • Fairy tales! Mystery! Adventure! Join Miss Victoria for Afternoon Storytime Thursday, Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Open to all children ages 2–5. Registration is recommended, but drop-in welcome. One adult per family in the program area. Masks required.

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Town won’t deal with man worried about eminent domain BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

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A Pascack Road homeowner continues to wait for the township to come to a conclusion on one of its land deals — the acquisition of 450 Pascack Road — before he can perhaps buy two town-owned lands he abuts. Keith Jensen, who owns 414 Pascack Road, has been asking to buy the town properties, but both Mayor Peter Calamari and Town-

ship Attorney Ken Poller have told him nothing would be done with that land until negotiations for 450, which belongs to one of his neighbors, resolve. Jensen has said at meetings that he would like to know if the town might turn out to be interested in purchasing or even condemning his property should it acquire his neighborʼs: a slight and woodsy buffer between Ridgewood Boulevard East and Memorial Field and Washington Elementary School. (The lot contains a rundown

1,800-square-foot home draped by a large blue tarp over its collapsing front porch, plus an old garage and barn, both in disrepair. Several vehicles dot the backyard, with at least one running vehicle, a brown van, recently spotted on a Westwood side street.) Jensen says he can imagine the township seeking his property for parking, if 450 goes through for some unspecified use, to avoid tying up Pascack Road. He emphasizes that the small township-owned lots he wants to acquire are not adjacent to 450

Pascack Road; rather, they are adjacent to his single-family home, which he said is “smack in the middle of those properties.” Nevertheless, said Calamari at the Feb. 7 council meeting, “Weʼre not prepared to do anything with them until we see how things pan out with 450 Pascack. I think weʼve answered that question in the past.” At the Sept. 21, 2021 meeting of the governing body, Calamari told Jensen — while watching Poller — “The only thing I think Iʼm safe in saying … there is no future yet for that [adjoining] property because we want to leave our options open to see what happens with 450, so the property that youʼre referring to I want to say weʼre not going to entertain selling it right now until 450 is done and then we see if we can use it as part of a combined type of project.” Following an appraisal by McNerney & Associates in 2021, the township secretly put a bid in on 450 Pascack Road last summer for $430,000. Since then, all related discussions have been conducted in closed sessions, shielded from the public. At an Oct. 12, 2021 candidates debate, sponsored by the Northern Valley League of Women Voters, first-term Republican Mayor Peter Calamari said he saw 450ʼs potential uses as expanding Memorial Field or adding parking for George Washington Elementary School, or maybe a combination of both. “It is our intention to acquire the property … but we are not going to hesitate to use eminent domain if we cannot come up with an equitable agreement with the owner,” Calamari said.

His challenger, Independent Councilman Michael DeSena, said he envisioned a conservation easement starting about 100 feet from Pascack Road, letting the siteʼs approximately 700 trees remain, and possibly siting a unit of affordable housing there. In a campaign video released after the debate, Calamari said he met with “neighboring residents of 450 Pascack Road” on Oct. 22 and said that only the front part of the property off Pascack Road would be used for “additional parking” for the fields. He said his team, including incumbent councilman Tom Sears and Public Affairs Director Daisy Velez, “also discussed keeping the balance of the tract undisturbed” and would work to preserve the “legacy trees” on the property. Calamariʼs team went on to win the election. Officials have not expanded on their interest in the property but on Feb. 7 Calamari said that there was no litigation pending on it.

Town wants to spend on land Counting the $430,000 offer on 450 Pascack Road plus the $800,000 just identified in a bond ordinance for the private Washington Township Swim and Recreation Club, and a proposed $1.3 million for 95 Linwood Ave. — the site of a former Charlie Brownʼs restaurant on the Paramus border — the three acquisitions total more than $2.5 million. (See “$792K Swim Club Bond Approved,” Pascack Press,

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“This is such a great opportunity for us to interact and engage with the teens in a fun and relaxed environment,” he said. “To get this kind of teen group together here, when they could be anywhere else, is impressive and so important for our community.” The WCLPD also is looking to connect in the community, dovetailing with CTeen on areas of outreach. The department notes online that itʼs “committed to best serving our community, especially those with special needs.” For more on its community policing programs, visit wclpd.com. CTeen, part of the Valley Chabad Teen Leadership Initiative, engages Jewish teens with fun interactive events and programs throughout the year. CTeen is the fastest growing Jewish youth group, with chapters in more than 600 locations worldwide. For more than 15 years the Teen Leadership Initiative has brought teens together for social events and community service and educational activities. Its programs: • CTeen: “Making a difference while having fun”; • Linking Hearts: “Teens and seniors connect”; • Eternal Flame Fellowship: “Engaging Jewish teens to become ambassadors of good and light in our community and the world”; Friendship Circle: • “Friendship for children with special needs”; see “Friendship Circle participants give back,” Pascack Press, Feb. 14, 2022; and • Bar/bat Mitzvah: “Marking the milestone as a beginning.” More than 160 teens participate throughout the year, Orenstein says.

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Eternal Flame stays bright Of special note, Eternal

Clockwise from left: Rabbi Yosef Oresntein with WCLPD officer Matthew Sabbagh at the Feb. 10 CTeen Coffee With a Cop; participants in recent years’ Eternal Flame Teen Fellowship in Washington, D.C. hear from a Holocaust survivor and study at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, among other prominent sites in our nation’s capital. (Valley Chabad photos) Flame is relaunching its teen fellowship program — its seventh — on Sunday, March 6. The program will welcome some 20 public high school teens to hear Holocaust survivorsʼ stories and learn about antisemitisim and anti-Israel activity on college campuses around the country. The fellowship culminates in a weekend trip to Washington, D.C. According to Orenstein, the teen fellowship focuses on three important elements: • The Holocaust. “Beyond listening to stories from the few remaining survivors, the teens focus on taking the next steps to make our world a better and more purposeful place.” • Antisemitisitm. “Recognizing its long history and the ugly recent resurgence. See how we can respond with pride and purpose.” • Israel. “Prepares teens embarking for college campuses to be ready with facts and determination on the importance and centrality of Israel to our people.” Participants will attend sessions on these topics leading up to Washington, D.C. Experience Weekend, where theyʼll visit the United Stated Holocaust Memorial Museum (ushmm.org) “and

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apply for this yearʼs program, visit eternalflame.org/fellowship, call (201) 476-0157, or write rabbiyosef@valleychabad.org.

Hebrew school kids off to market Meanwhile, on Sunday, Feb. 6, the Bar and Bat Mitzvah class of Valley Chabad Hebrew School took a trip to Evergreen Kosher Market in Rockland County to learn about kosher food in a hands-on way. The students got to see the kosher butcher, bakery, sushi and take-out deli departments up close. The class learned the details of what it takes to ensure food is prepared kosher. The day ended with a scavenger hunt of kosher foods in the store and enjoyed fresh kosher

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Montvale Police Department is hiring officers

The Montvale Police Department is hiring officers. The process closes March 15 or when the first 150 applications have been received. According to Chief Joseph Sanfilippo, seven elements must be satisfied for hiring consideration. Each element must be met fully to reach the next phase of testing. Failure to meet any of the criteria will result in elimination from the process. Each phase of the process is competitive, with only the highest independent scores moving

forward after each phase: • Written Examination • Physical Agility Testing • Background Check • Police Interview • Council Interview • Psychological Testing • Medical Clearance The written test is limited to 150 applicants. The test site is the cafeteria of Pascack Hills High School, 225 West Grand Ave. The test will be administered and proctored by the New Jersey State Police Chiefs Association on Friday, March 18. The

doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the test begins at 6. All applicants will park in the front parking lot of Pascack Hills High School. Applicants who arrive late will be disqualified from the process. Cell phones and any other electronic devices are prohibited in the test site. The top 50 scores or however many pass (whichever is lower; minimum 70% score) from the written test will move on to the Physical Agility Exam. Those moving on will be notified

by phone, email, or U.S. mail. Those who do not move on will be notified by email only. Be sure to list an accurate email address on the test registration. The Montvale Police Department is expected to hire up to three new police officers from this testing cycle. To meet the immediate administrative needs of the Department, Police Training Commission Certified candidates who score in the top 40 may be interviewed separately for one direct hire. That candidate will still have to satisfy all of the hiring elements listed above. The other passing PTC certified candidates will continue in the process for further consideration. Minimum requirements to be eligible for hire as a police officer in the Montvale Police Department are as follows: United States Citizen; • is sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy

the board of trustees of the police and firemen's retirement system of New Jersey as to his eligibility for membership in the retirement system; • is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently; • is of good moral character, and has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude: • New Jersey resident at time of appointment;

Talia Dian makes dean’s list at UT

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Talia Dian private, comprehensive university located on 110 acres on the riverfront in downtown Tampa. Known for academic excellence, personal attention and real-world experience in its undergraduate and graduate programs, the university serves approximately 10,000 students from 50 states and about 130 countries. The majority of full-time students live on campus, and about half of UT students are from Florida.

Talia Dian of River Vale earned deanʼs list honors at The University of Tampa for the fall 2021 semester. Dian is majoring in nursing. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the deanʼs list. Thatʼs no problem for Dian, whoʼs in the honors program. She earned a 3.9 GPA this fall semester. The University of Tampa is a

team to meet with the association at our March meeting. We are hoping to team with the state to solve flooding problems along the Pascack Valley that are increasing with each storm event. We are hopeful that partnering with NJDEP and our neighboring communities will help secure much-needed funds for dredging area waterways including Electric Lake. The Park Ridge team met with the DEP late last year and it was a first productive meeting that we hope will lead to a regional partnership to improve waterways and stem flooding in the future. The repair work on both Memorial and Sulak fields that is required as a result of flooding during Hurricane Ida is beginning now. The work is of course weather dependent but we are hopeful that both fields will be fully available for the spring

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Editorʼs note: For more information, see “In Idaʼs wake, mayors press Bergen County for FEMA grant on flood solutions,” Pascack Press, Oct. 7, 2021. The Pascack Valley Mayors Association consists of Keith Misciagna of Park Ridge, Carlos Rendo of Woodcliff Lake, Danielle DiPaola, of Emerson, John Ruocco of Hillsdale, Michael Ghassali of Montvale, John Kramer of Old Tappan, Dianne Didio of Oradell, Glen Jasionowski of River Vale, and Peter Calamari of Washington Township.

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nental Army commanded by General George Washington. Historically African Americans, especially Black males and a limited number of Black women, have served during every conflict that America has been involved with since that time. Many members of the American Legion and also African Americans have defended our nation. One such individual who was a commander of Post 153, Joseph Farrar, served in the USAF during the Korean War. Joe, who was an active legionnaire under

my command, moved to Virginia to be close to family and years later he passed away. Black History Month seems like an appropriate time to review and recognize the contributions of so many Black Americans who have proudly served our country. In 1948 former President Harry Truman integrated the previously segregated armed forces of the USA. According to a report released by the National WWII Museum: • At that time there were 2.1 million Black military veterans nationwide. • 30.2% of active duty enlisted women were African American and 17.1% of active duty of enlisted men were African American. • 20,000-plus Black Marine Corps recruits received training in North Carolina during World War II. • 21 African Americans

received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Vietnam War and there were 7,243 deaths of active duty black service members in Vietnam. • 3,075 deaths of active duty black service members during the Korean War • 901,896 African Americans served during World War II. • 24% of the 500,000 U.S. military personnel deployed to the Middle East during the Persian Gulf War were African American. • 350,000-plus Blacks served in American expeditionary Forces units on the Western Front in World War I. Dick Bozzone Park Ridge Mr. Bozzone is the historian — and a past commander — of Cpl. Jedh C. Barker American Legion Post 153, Park Ridge.

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Fitness challenge March 1 – June 30

Mayor Michael Ghassali has challenged residents to join together to help shed 1,000 total pounds, assisted by gym owners, trainers, and Zumba dancers and instructors. He says this yearʼs mayorʼs fitness challenge, March 1 – June 30, will be mutually beneficial for local businesses and residents to get into better health overall. Saying “Eat well, move well, relax well, and manage well,” the challenge webpage invites you to “Join our journey to improving our Montvale communityʼs health and wellness, while exercising, meeting and making new friends.” It adds, “This new, exciting

communitybased program is led by professional trainers and doctors, and will help us overcome the stress and anxiety of the panGHASSALI demic while achieving our own individual goals.” The challenge will be tailored to meet the needs of the participants, so mark your interests on the registration page, via montvale.org. Separately, the borough has an active year-round community recreation program, administered

by a Special Events Committee and director. The committee offers a broad, diversified program of events, the highlight of which is an annual Day in the Park celebration held in September. Recreational programs including pickleball, golf, tennis, volleyball, basketball, yoga and tai chi, among others, are offered year round to kids and adults. The borough has four parks encompassing 32 acres. The park facilities include two playgrounds along with courts and fields that allow for tennis, basketball, baseball, football, roller hockey, pickleball, softball, and soccer.

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Dick Bozzone, historian of Cpl. Jedh C. Barker Memorial American Legion Post 153, writes to recall that “On Feb. 3, 1943, four Army chaplains, Fr. John P. Washington, Rabbi Alexander D. Goode along with Revs. George Fox and Clark Poling, gave up their life jackets on a sinking Army transport, the Dorchester, in the Atlantic Ocean so that others might live. Of the 902 soldiers, Navy armed guard, ship's crew and civilian passengers on board during World War II only 230 survived.” Bozzone says the post had intended a ceremony to mark this anniversary but he and Commander Oppelt agreed that, in light of the pandemic and winter weather, it would be best to cancel the event this year. He forwarded this remembrance and photo.

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Mayors: Seek seat at TANAAC over airplane noise Urged to Complain,” Pascack Press, Feb. 7, 2022.) Arroyo said, “We elected officials listened as the various speakers described the airportʼs operations, which service 170,000 flights per year.” He said, “Runways, like roadways, require periodic milling and paving every 7–10 years. Their unavailability during replacement rejiggers the flight paths for depar-

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tures and arrivals. And because Teterboro exists in an invisible ecosystem of metro area flight paths, similar work conducted at Newark and LaGuardia may also impact patterns at Teterboro.” Arroyo said, “This was in play last summer when Newark was under construction and flights into Teterboro and over the Pascack Valley seemed to increase exponentially. The standard flight path for instrument approach (following land beacons) passes over the west-

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Elks’ take-out St. Pat’s corned beef dinner

The Park Ridge Elks invite you to its Take-Out St Patrickʼs Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner — back by popular demand! Saying Covid-19 once again has restricted the lodgeʼs ability to hold a personal dinner with dance, members are again preparing take-out full corned beef dinners for the community. With pick-up and delivery to Park Ridge, Montvale, Woodcliff Lake, and Hilldale, members offer limited delivery to

folks who cannot drive but would like to partake in this yearʼs event. This annual St. Patʼs Day celebration is Saturday, March 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 13 Sulak Lane. Dinner of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, Irish soda, rye bread and dessert costs $20, payable by cash, debit, credit, or Venmo. Place your order early by calling Carol and Mark Morelli: (201) 370-5447 or 307-9258.

ern part of Westwood.” Arroyo noted that in June 2021 an alternate approach, centered further west above Route 17, was won FAA approval. “This was intended to provide some relief in response to the many noise complaints arising from summerʼs increased traffic.” That approach, he said, must be requested by the approaching pilot and so far only a small fraction of incoming flights have requested that approach. Arroyo said, “The Pascack

Valley Mayors Association has formally requested that the airportʼs advisory panel, TANAAC, open its membership to a representative of our association.” He, like DiPaola, urges residents to call Teterboroʼs hotline to register excessive noise complaints. “These calls are used as a basis for investigating breeches in noise mitigation protocols that are currently in place and binding on the companies that utilize the Airport.” Arroyo said the mayors association also is considering “directly

approaching the private carriers with respect to the low utilization of the alternative route put in place in June to better understand their pilotsʼ reluctance and to see how their concerns might be addressed.” The PVMA represents 10 towns with approximately 100,000 residents, “many of whom are in the path of these low-flying planes and some number of whom are passengers patronizing these flights,” said Arroyo. — With John Snyder

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Lepore heads valley fire chiefs association

Pascack Valley Fire Chiefs Association president Evan Kutzin of Emerson, chief of the Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department, passes his gavel to Park Ridge Volunteer Fire Chief Thomas Lepore (right) in a recent ceremony. Lepore began his term as chief in 2020. On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, the Park Ridge Fire Department held its elections for the 2022 Board of Fire Officers. Elected were Chief Lepore, Deputy Chief Mark Durst, Capt. Rich Bosi, Capt. Pete Mauro, Lt. Kyle Ladewig, and Lt. Brad Moser. — James Zaconie photo

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Emerson: EVAC needs volunteers; clinics Feb. 23 In its place are planned four one-bedroom affordable apartments for veterans, which will include a community room for meetings/events to be held by the American Legion post. Due to its structural issues,

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mold, and water damage to the second floor caused by a plumbing leak, the building had not been used for years. (See “Timeʼs Up For DeBaun House: Home Served American Legion, Generations of Emersonians, Pascack Press, Nov. 6, 2021.)

Local Open Space Trust Fund To advance local open space efforts, DiPaola said she would appoint a local Open Space Trust Fund Advisory Committee to assess the value of creating a local Open Space Trust Fund to help the borough and possibly prepare for a referendum.

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Dorchester Elementary registration

Dorchester Elementary School is accepting applications for kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year. To be eligible for kindergarten in September, children must be age 5 by Oct. 1, 2022. For a registration packet,

visit the school at woodclifflake.com. Click on Dorchester School under schools, and then 2022-23 Kindergarten Registration under Links & Announcements. During the Covid-19 restrictions, the district requests you e-

mail a completed registration form and all required documentation as directed on the Kindergarten Registration page by Monday, Feb. 7. For more information call the main office at (201) 930-5600, ext. 100.

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The Woodcliff Lake Public School District is accepting applications for the Integrated Preschool for September 2022. The preschool will be conducted for 2 1⁄ 2 hours a day, five days a week, with morning and afternoon sessions. Integrated Preschool incorporates the education of special education children with that of general education children, offering a quality early childhood program. Typical peers are selected into the program through a lottery. Letters of request are accepted until Feb. 5. Please send letters of

request to the Special Services office, 100 Dorchester Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677, or fax to (201) 391-0508. To be eligible, children must be 3 on or before Oct. 1, 2022. A lottery will be held the week of Feb. 22. You will be notified fol-

lowing the lottery if your child was selected for the program. The program is subject to change at any time as a result of Covid-19 school guidelines. For more information, call Jessica Ballester at (201) 930-5600, ext. 113.

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Hermansen said such a local fund serves many purposes, adding he “believes this is a positive thing for the borough” that also helps with historic preservation, open space, and recreation needs. Many towns use local open space funds to provide matching grant funds to obtain larger county and state open space grants for field improvements. (See “Six towns share in Open Space grants, Pascack Press, Jan. 8, 2022.) DiPaola said after the advisory committee meets to discuss a referendum on an Open Space Trust Fund the topic would be discussed by the mayor and council.

Benkovic Field lighting Emerson received $77,340 for Benkovic Field lighting and cameras, part of the HillmanVillano field complex. The project cost was estimated at $230,200. Emerson originally was going to contribute $115,100. It was unclear what the reduced funding would mean for the project. The lighting was anticipated to be equipped with MuscoVision camera technology to record sports games so footage may be reviewed by teams or coaches, or publicly broadcast, said the grant proposal. Installation is planned for May–June.

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accredited college or university in order for the award to be paid to the institution. All applicants must complete the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship Application, verify a record of volunteer service to the citizens of Westwood with a letter from the community service organization where the student volunteers. This letter must certify their service, and state the approximate

number of hours of volunteer service they provided during the past year. Applicants also write an essay of approximately 500 words on how their volunteer service to the Borough of Westwood affected their lives. The Westwood Fire Department Scholarship Committee administers the program. A separate Scholarship Review Committee comprised of leaders of area volunteer organizations reviews the scholarship applications, requests additional information if needed and recommends candidates to receive the awards. The scholarship selections are based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities and community service. They are not decided based on financial need. Eligible applicants are encouraged to download the application packet at westwoodfirenj.com. Submissions must be postmarked no later than Sunday May 1, 2022.

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McKenna Holz makes dean’s list

Congratulations and job well done go to McKenna Holz of Park Ridge, who earned a spot on High Point Universityʼs Deanʼs List for fall 2021. McKenna is a 2021 graduate of Park Ridge High School. According to HPU, students qualified for the Deanʼs List by maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher. “At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.

HPU, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a liberal arts institution with 5,850 undergraduate and graduate students,” the

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and No. 1 for Most Innovative Regional Colleges in the South. The Princeton Review named HPU in the 2022 edition of “The Best 387 Colleges” and on the Best Southeastern Colleges “2022 Best Colleges: Region by Region” list. The university has 62 undergraduate majors, 64 undergraduate minors and 14 graduate degree programs. It is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big South Conference.

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District probes concerns at Woodcliff Middle School

Superintendent Lauren Barbelet says a community concern over a middle school teacherʼs approach to a lesson on totalitarian

regimes is under investigation. Barbelet gave us a statement at press time and invited follow-up. She said, “As an educator in

the district for almost 30 years, I have always been proud of the safe and supportive learning environment that surrounds the Woodcliff

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Lake School District. Our roles as educators have changed over the years but the one constant remains: children need to feel safe and supported. It is essential to provide middle school students with an environment that is supportive and sensitive to their needs, both emotionally and academically.” She said, “We are aware that there are questions within the community regarding a recent incident that occurred in the Woodcliff Middle School. Our school district prides itself on our open and honest communication. Questions have been expressed regarding a social studies lesson on totalitarian governments and the portrayal of their dictators including, but not

limited to, Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini.” Barbelet said, “We are in the process of investigating the concerns that were expressed by parents in order to determine whether or not these historical issues were presented appropriately within the lesson” She added, “This matter is still under investigation and therefore the Woodcliff Lake School District cannot comment any further at this time.” She said, “All of that being said, please email me any questions you have, and I will do my best to answer them for you.” We look forward to follow— John Snyder ing up.

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PASCACK VALLEY Congratulations to Mary Lynn Mazzarella, a 14-year member of the Greater Pascack Valley Woman’s Club, who at a recent holiday party was installed at a candlelight ceremony as club treasurer. Over the years she has chaired several committees and departments and has been a vital asset to the club. From left to right are club secretary Elaine Mooney, treasurer Mary Lynn Mazzarella, and president Judith Brendel. For more information about this club, call Elaine at (201) 573-9132.

The Park Ridge Board of Education announces its 2022 board meeting schedule, January 2022 to 2023, as Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater of the Park Ridge High School, 2 Park Ave. Executive session may be held on the day of all scheduled meetings: Jan. 24, Feb. 28, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, Aug. 29, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and

Dec. 19, and Jan. 4, 2023 (reorganization meeting). The Park Ridge School District Board of Education is composed of seven board members who are elected by constituents within the municipality and who dedicate their time and energy to serving the school community. For more information, visit parkridgeschools.org or write prboe@parkridge.k12.nj.us.

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Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to deal with older drivers who probably shouldnʼt be driving anymore? My dad, BY JIM MILLER 86, is bound and determined to keep driving as long as heʼs alive. — Backseat Daughter

Dear Backseat, For many families, talking to an elderly parent about giving up the car keys can be a very difficult and sensitive topic. While thereʼs no one way to handle this issue, here are a few suggestions that can help you evaluate your dadʼs driving and ease him out from behind the wheel when the time is right.

Take a Ride To get a clear picture of your dadʼs driving abilities, a good first step, if you havenʼt already done so, is to take a ride with him and watch for problem areas. For example: Does he have difficulty seeing, backing up or changing lanes? Does he react slowly, get

confused easily or make poor driving decisions? Does he drive at inappropriate speeds, tailgate or drift between lanes? Also, has your dad had any fender benders or tickets lately, or have you noticed any dents or scrapes on his vehicle? These, too, are red flags. If you need some help and your dad is willing, consider hiring a driver rehabilitation specialist whoʼs trained to evaluate elderly drivers and provide safety suggestions. This type of assessment typically costs between $200 and $400. To locate a professional in your area, visit AOTA.org/olderdriver or ADED.net.

Transitioning and Talking After your assessment, if you think itʼs still safe for your dad to drive, see if he would be willing to take an older driver refresher course. These courses will show him how aging affects driving skills and offers tips and adjustments to help keep him safe. Taking a class may also earn your dad a discount on his auto insurance. To locate a class, contact your local AAA (AAA.com) or AARP (AARPdriversafety.org, 888-227-

7669). Most courses cost around $20 to $30 and can be taken online. If, however, your assessment shows that your dad really does need to stop driving, you need to have a talk with him, but donʼt get carried away. If you begin with a dramatic outburst like “Dad, youʼre going to kill someone!” youʼre likely to trigger resistance. Start by simply expressing your concern for his safety. For more tips on how to talk to your dad about this and evaluate his driving skills, the Hartford Financial Services Group and MIT AgeLab offers a variety of resources to assist you. Visit TheHartford.com/lifetime and click on “Publications” on the menu bar, then on the “We Need to Talk” guidebook. Refuses to Quit If your dad refuses to quit, you have several options. One possible solution is to suggest a visit to his doctor who can give him a medical evaluation, and if warranted, “prescribe” that he stops driving. Older people will often listen to their doctor before they will lis-

ten to their own family. If he still refuses, contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles to see if they can help. Or call in an attorney to discuss with your dad the potential financial and legal consequences of a crash or injury. If all else fails, you may just have to take away his keys.

Alternative Transportation Once your dad stops driving, heʼs going to need other ways to get around, so help him create a list of names and phone numbers of family, friends and local trans-

portation services that he can call on. To find out what transportation services are available in your dadʼs area contact Rides in Sight (RidesInSight.org, 855607-4337), and the Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116), which will direct you to his area agency on aging for assistance. Send your senior questions to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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‘9 to 5: The Musical’ March 24-27

The Pascack Hills Players are set to return to the stage with “9 to 5: The Musical.” This high-energy show features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick that is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot boss, Franklin Hart (Zachary Ligasan). In a hilarious turn of events, Violet (Rachael Lokshin), Judy

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Feb. 14, 2022.) In summer 2020, Lakos Construction, owned by Nick Tsapatsaris, looked to put a 48-unit independent senior living complex on the site. He withdrew his application amid public pushback. At one point, 450 Pascack property owner, Robert Morris, said he was relying on Tsapatsaris to represent him before the Joint Planning Board. Apparently since then, Morris has hired a lawyer. Jensen told council members last August that the 450 Pascack Road appraisal hurt his propertyʼs

value and that he and nearby neighbors should apply for a property tax rebate due to lowered property values. Jensen paid $525,000 for 414 Pascack Road, said the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service. Last fall, after he was issued a complaint on overgrown greenery he doesnʼt own, Jensen asked to know why he evidently was being targeted by officials. That matter was explained as an error. Jensen now says he was cited by the township for another property maintenance violation on the townshipʼs property — “loose leaves not picked up” — and he

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was working with Calamari to resolve it. He said the mayor indicated he woud research it. Council President Desserie Morgan advised Jensen to write any councilperson he wished to address, and to copy her on the email for follow up. Jensen also told council he had been “very vocal” about flood damage that took place near another of his properties 133 Woodfield Ave., near Schlegel Lake, after the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit the state in early September. Feeney told him the township was working on the issue.

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NJ 07675, to the attention of the Scholarship Committee. Applications must be received by May 9 to be considered. The club told Pascack Press in its announcement, “As a service organization we will be looking for the student who demonstrates community service, volunteerism, citizenship, academic accomplishments and financial need.” Applications are available in high school guidance offices and by requestng an electronic copy by email at westwoodwoman’s-

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ous utility companies on a wide variety of matters, with her experience and contacts she will be an asset to Park Ridge. She has 25 years experience as an attorney representing public companies, municipalities and small companies and her resume speaks for itself as anyone who may have read it would see.” Council President and BPW liaison Robert Metzdorf, a Democrat, opposed on procedural grounds, as did Democratic Mayor Keith Misciagna. Misciagna does not vote on council matters, although he voiced his disapproval. He told reporters that in hiring Schepisi the council upended a longstanding process and revised an ordinance that changed the boardʼs power to vet and recommend rate counsel. Previously, the post was appointed by the mayor and Borough Council after a selection was

recommended by the Board of Public Works — following an extensive search that included a highly detailed request for qualifications. SCHEPISI Although an RFQ was issued, evidently only three candidates replied: Schepisi, the boardʼs former attorney (John Schettino, now borough attorney), and another candidate. Schettino reportedly was not considered, given his new role. Councilwoman Kelly Epstein, also a Democrat, said an ordinance that had allowed the utility board to recommend rate counsel to the mayor and council did not match state law and needed to be changed. Metzdorf and Misciagna both noted that the revision cut the utility

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boardʼs power to vet and advance a candidate for rate counsel. Metzdorf told Pascack Press that Schepisi would have “a big learning curve” because he did not believe she had ever represented a utility board before. He alleged other council members “had already made the decision and it was done in secret behind closed doors,” prior to the Feb. 8 council meeting. He said Schepisiʼs résumé was provided to him seven days before the meeting and that he did not get a chance to interview her. “This came as such a surprise because this position is so important to the borough,” he said. He noted the local water and electric utilities offer rates “much cheaper” than other Pascack Valley towns lacking their own utilities. An RFQ issued for the position states, “The basic scope of services provided to the borough shall

include: experience in providing legal advice and assistance on all matters relating to the operation of the Boroughʼs Water and Electric Utility and Public Works Operation including but not limited to handling personnel and union contract issues; New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and Federal EPA matters; customer dispute issues; contracting and legal assistance with hired contractors; electric and water utility rate matters; matters relating to the municipal water supply contract with an adjoining town; and environmental contamination matters.” Schepisiʼs résumé, on her Legislature page, notes her service as River Vale town attorney, 2007–2011, and public defender for Oakland, 2012–2014. Other noted experience: vice president, Holy Name Medical Center Foundation; special counsel, Huntington Bailey LLP; managing director, Clear Spring Capital Group; managing member, Schepisi & Associates, LLC; and corporate associate for Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman and and Roberts, Sheridan & Kotel. Utility board member Michael Mintz told Pascack Press that when he was told the council wanted to appoint Schepisi he questioned what her experience was with utility law related to water and electric utilities. He said “there are [attorneys] out there that have a history with environmental law, rates and regulatory matters” that may be better suited and do not need to learn on the job. He said he hoped that the board will not end up having to pay Schepisi to recommend other attorneys to handle matters that confront the utility. “To me itʼs not a question of whether sheʼs qualified or not, but weʼre getting someone as the rate counsel that we have no idea what her qualifications are anywhere,” Mintz asserted. He said the utility board has not seen Schepisiʼs résumé, nor what criteria the council used in selecting her. He questioned whether Schepisi may have “conflicts” as a state senator representing towns in the district, including Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, Hillsdale, Emerson, Montvale, River Vale, Westwood, and Washington Township. He said utility board members never got a chance to question Schepisi along these lines and were not given details related to utility or environmental cases she has handled. “Our ratepayers are paying for something that I cannot say is worth it.” Moreover, he noted upcoming legal and regulatory matters relating to installing filtration systems for three local wells that showed high PFAS, or manmade chemicals CONTINUED ON PAGE 31

Trustees Pat Luisi and Tammy Molinelli opposed the change. Generally, board meetings offer the public at least two opportunities to comment: near the beginning and end of each meeting. Under the new rule, citizens could speak up to three minutes at each public comment period. Molinelli said to her recollection there was only one time, during a four-hour-plus meeting, on the mascot “retirement” issue, that time ran out to hear from all citizens who wanted to speak. Trustee Kristin Martin said she did not get to speak during one mascot-related meeting and received no response to emails she sent to the district on the same issue. Molinelli said that allowing each public commenter five minutes per public comment period might allow the board to “mend fences” and show “respect to people who take the time to get into their car and come to a public meeting because thereʼs something on their mind.” Molinelli said the board had “a tradition” of allowing five minutes per commenter at each comment period, whether in-person or on Zoom. She said limiting public comment to three minutes each time “is a little counterintuitive to what weʼre trying to do in connecting to the community.” During public comment, Montvale resident Carolee Adams opposed the loss of the two minutes at each public comment time. She asked whether the proposal was related to her more than four-minute homage to Martin Luther King Jr. at the Jan. 17 school board meeting. Board President Joseph Blundo assured her that the proposal was unrelated. He praised her words on King as “some of the most moving and appropriate comments Iʼve heard on my eight years on the board.” Adams said the state Legislature has a three-minute time limit on speakers, noting “Itʼs a zoo. This is not a zoo. You know, weʼre a community here.” She asked the board to table the proposal. “It doesnʼt seem reasonable to do it now,” she said, pointing out that the administration and board “went through a total overhaul … because the majority in our community were very much opposed to the lack of transparency, the lack of respect, for input from the public about a number of different items and the way it was not delivered to us. This is not going to be helpful, I donʼt think.” In June 2020, the board voted unanimously to retire the Pascack Hills Cowboy and Pas-

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cack Valley Indian mascots, which they said were out of step with the times. The move, and the replacement process, were heavily criticized and might have played a part in the election defeat of trustees who voted to replace the mascots. After Adams spoke, Weaver, a former Montvale councilman, said a survey taken by the Policy Committee showed 60% of county towns limit public comment to three minutes, including Woodcliff Lake and Hillsdale. River Vale allows five minutes. Montvale has no limit. Westwood Regional High School Districtʼs board policy set a five-minute limit on individual public comments. The districtʼs proposed policy says public participation “shall

be governed by the following rules: A participant must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, municipality of residence, and group affiliation, if applicable; each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three minutesʼ duration; and no participant may speak more than once at each opportunity to speak.” Other policy restrictions include: “All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer. The board will listen and not answer questions unless an accurate answer is available. If necessary, questions should be addressed in writing to the Superintendent and the Board of Education President.” Moreover, it says, the presid-

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from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Becker Alfred Funeral Home, 219 KinderkaGRIMALDI mack Road, Westwood. EntombAlfred (Fred) Grimaldi, 92, ment will follow at Westwood of Hillsdale, passed away peace- Cemetery, Westwood. In lieu of flowers, donations fully on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. may be made to the ASPCA in memory of Fred and their beloved dog, Borga.

Claudia E. WYLDE

requests that donations be made in Claudiaʼs name to your local humane society or animal shelter.

Ronald HASCUP

Ronald Hascup, 79, a longtime resident of the Township of Washington and Gold Key Lake,

Ralph J. MEYER

Claudia E. Wylde, 76, of Paramus, died on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 due to Covid-19 complica-

Fred is survived by the love of his life, his devoted wife, Ellen Lieberwirth Grimaldi, to whom he was married for 66 years. Ellen and Fred spent their life together in Hillsdale and enjoyed traveling the world and in earlier years spending time at their vacation home in Vermont. The son of Angelina and Paul Grimaldi, he was born on Nov. 2, 1930, and raised in Cliffside Park. He is predeceased by his sisters, Tina Daniele and Louise Zucchino, and brother, Albert Grimaldi. He is survived by many friends, nieces, nephews and his lifelong friend, Oscar Muscariello and family, and will be missed by all. Fred spent his career as a civil engineer with the Port Authority of NY/NJ from which he retired in 1990. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 162 in Hillsdale. As service officer he fulfilled many duties and had an impact on the lives of the Post members by whom he will be greatly missed. A service celebrating Fredʼs life will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22,

tions. Claudia was born on March 6, 1945 in Queens, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and John Romano. The family moved to River Vale, where she graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 1962. She went on to earn a bachelorʼs degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wylde; her daughters, Sharon Stark of Goshen, New York, and Lauren Kupp of Valrico, Florida; sons-in-law, Scott Stark and James Kupp; and her beloved grandson, Jason Stark. Interment took place at Garden of Memories in the Township of Washington. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, the family

wood; his sons Ryan and Eliza of Warwick, New York, and Robert and Jamie Byrnes of Maywood; his brothers Dennis Hascup of Cooperstown, New York, and Richard Hascup and Christine of Milford, Delaware; his brother-inlaw Richard Garretson and Carolyn of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. Ralph John Meyer, 79, of Montvale, passed away on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

Pennsylvania, was reunited with his wife, Diane, and daughter, Nicole, on Feb. 8, 2022. Ronald, known to many as Ronnie Radar, was the owner of Northern Valley Communications, providing two-way communication service to many municipalities in Bergen County. Ronnie enjoyed spending time on the lake fishing in the summer, ice-fishing in the winter, and was always happy to show off his catch of the day. He enjoyed playing with his collection of Lionel trains. His annual pig roast was always a fun time for all and if you made it to Gold Key you were a friend for life and were always welcome back. Ronald is predeceased by his wife, Diane; daughter Nicole; son-in-law David Saunders; parents, Nicholas and Anita; and sisters-in-law, Pamela Hascup and Adrienne Garretson. He is survived by his daughter Lauren, and grandchildren Collin, David Finbarr, Colleen and Shannon Saunders of West-

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Ralph is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends. Loving husband of 51 years to Diane. Devoted father to Julie McGlynn (husband Damien) of Rye, N.Y., and John Meyer (wife Laura) of Chadds Ford, Pa. Cherished Grandpa to Monica, Clare, Elena, Andrew, Joshua, and Naomi. Brother to Walter (wife Barbara) of Rutherford. Proud uncle to nieces. Cousin to Jacques Meyer of Carmel, California. Ralph was the predeceased by his father, John, and mother, Leonora (Kroener) Meyer. Ralph was born in Passaic and grew up in Glen Rock. He was a graduate of Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa., and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Ralph worked for Bendix Corporation, Allied Signal, and L3 Communications. Ralph was a loyal, good friend to all who knew him. Funeral Mass was at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the American Lung Association or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Peter D. DE CARLO

Peter D. De Carlo, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Elsa Weinrich De Carlo. Devoted father of Gerald and Marc and father-in-law to Laurie De Carlo. Loving grandfather of Olivia Christine and step-grandchildren Nancy, Danielle and Jason. Peter will be missed by his dear sister Jane. Born in Jersey City, Peter resided in Hillsdale for the past 48 years. His career as a member of the Pipefitters Union, Local #274 spanned over 50 years, where he retired as a revered union official. Peter truly lived a rich and fulfilling life having traveled the world with loved ones. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with family, friends and his beloved granddaughter. Entombment, Garden of Memories, Township of Washington.

Dorothy J. KOLB

Dorothy Josephine Kolb, 90, of Park Ridge, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. The daughter of the late Charles and Flora Acerra and sister of Rose Zannoni of Toms River, she is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Rudolph, in addition to their children: Mark (and his wife Carol), Gary, Diane and Judee (and her husband Stuart). She is also survived by her nine cherished grandchildren, Justine, Gary, Eric, Michael, Rick, Mark, Jeffrey, Ryan and Jesse, and five great-grandchildren, Alana, Chelsea, Henry, Giannis, and Nolan. Dorothy was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. but spent most of her life raising her family in Ridgefield. She, along with her husband, Rudolph, then moved to Park Ridge, where they have resided for the past 26 years. Dorothy was a loving and selfless person. She was loved and appreciated by everyone who knew her. She was a humble and profoundly grateful person who touched the lives of all who knew her. Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Park Ridge, followed by entombment in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Township of Washington.

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• Possess a valid New Jersey driverʼs license at time of appointment; • Be at least 18 years old; but less than 35 years old at time of appointment • And have obtained an A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice or Police Science from an accredited college and have prior police related experience; Or, a bachelor of arts or science degree from an accredited college or university; Or, an honorable discharge from one of the branches of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines or Coast Guard) after serving two or more years of active duty and having obtained 30 or more credits toward a degree from an accredited college or university. The Physical Agility Exam will be scheduled on Saturday, April 2 at Golz Chiropractic Center, 794 Franklin Ave. Suite #204, Franklin Lakes. Testing begins at 7 a.m. Those who arrive late will be immediately disqualified from any further participation in the process. You must bring a doctorʼs note dated within 30 days of the

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physical agility exam certifying that you are medically fit to take the above test. Failure to produce the doctorʼs note will result in elimination from the process. The doctorʼs note will be collected at the beginning of the physical. The top 16 scores or however many pass (whichever is lower) from the Physical Agility Exam will move on to the full application phase of the process. Those moving on will be notified by phone or email. Those who do not move on will be notified by email. Those moving on will be notified to pick up the full Montvale Police Application on Monday, April 4, or Tuesday, April 5 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Montvale Police HQ, 12 Mercedes Drive. Applicants who are late will be eliminated from the process. Fully completed applications are due back to the Montvale Police Department no later than 4 p.m. Friday, April 8. Applicants that turn in applications late or incomplete will be disqualified from the process. Applicants who complete the Police Application properly will be scheduled for interviews

on the week of April 11 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Interviews will be held at the Montvale Police Department, 12 Mercedes Drive. The top eight applicants will move on to the background check portion of the process and will be notified by phone and email. Those who are not selected to continue will be notified by email and/or U.S. mail. Background investigations for the top eight remaining candidates begin immediately following the interviews. Candidates will comply with all requests by their assigned investigator or be disqualified from the process. If a candidate from the top eight is eliminated due to an unsatisfactory background check, the next eligible candidate on the list will move into the final group for background investigation. The semi-finalists will be scheduled for an interview with the Montvale Mayor and Council in May. The finalists will be given a conditional offer of employment pending the successful outcome of a psychological examination, a Health and Occupational Safety exam and the Bergen County Police Academy Physical Screening.

Schepisi: Utility rate counsel linked to human health impacts, including cancer, that is currently underway. (See “Water customers in two boroughs get warning on closed wells,” Pascack Press, Jan. 17, 2022.) He said he did not believe the process previously used to select a counsel needed to be changed under state law and even if so, questioned why it was being changed now. Schepisi emailed Pascack Press on Feb. 15: “I have been practicing law for 25 years. During that time, I have represented multi-billion-dollar corporations, publicly

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traded companies, private equity groups, hedge funds, municipalities, small businesses and developers.” She added, “My experience is extensive in many different fields but as a corporate attorney my expertise is in advising clients on everything from contract negotiations to employment related matters. The nature of my practice is such that I have had to become an expert in whatever particular industry I am currently representing.” Schepisi said, “With respect to environmental issues, not only have I represented many clients in navigating through a wide variety of environmental matters, but I sat on

the environmental committee while in the Assembly and participated in statewide hearings on infrastructure rebuilding needed after Hurricane Sandy.” She added, “I interact on a regular basis with the NJDEP, the BPU and other regulatory agencies and as I vote on all legislative mandates pertaining to utility companies I am uniquely aware of changes in the laws in real time. Any concerns about my expertise would have been proactively addressed if they had ever been brought to my attention.” — Some reporting by John Snyder

The finalists will be scheduled for a psychological examination and a Health and Occupational Safety exam during the week following the mayor and council interview. In the event that a finalist is disqualified as a result of the psychological or the Health and Occupational Safety examinations, the next eligible candidate will be scheduled for the above testing. The candidate will also be required to pass the Bergen County Police Academy PreAssessment Physical. The selected candidate will be sworn in at a June meeting of the Borough of Montvale Mayor and Council. For any candidate who is not fully PTC certified (no waivers), the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute Basic Police Officer class begins in July with a graduation date in December. Police The Montvale Department and the Borough of Montvale reserves the right to adjust, modify, cancel or change any part of this timeline or

process to meet the administrative needs of the Borough or Police Department. Jobs close at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency. Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, P u b l i c S a f e t y A p p , FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates. If you have questions, send them to montvalepd@montvaleboro.org.

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Elks golden ticket raffle aims at $10,000

The Westwood Elks invite you to their golden ticket raffle on Sunday, March 27 at 1 p.m. at Westwood Elks Lodge 1562. Ticketholders will be able to enjoy a buffet and refreshments. Two hundred tickets are available at a $100 donation. If all 200 tickets are sold, $10,000 will go to the winner. Organizers say this is an elimination draw-down from start to finish. Three $150 consolation prizes will be pulled, leading up to the big winner. The last ticket pulled will be 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. Depending on availability, last-minute tickets will be sold on the day of the event from 11:30 a.m. to the start of the drawing. See ticket for details and license number. This is a great opportunity to do a lot of good. Proceeds benefit Elks charites, including children and adults with special needs, our veterans, and vital drug awareness programs. 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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The time is now to pre-register for Alumni in Recoveryʼs “A Walk to Remember,” set for April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westvale Park, 235 Harrington Ave., Westwood. The event supports addiction awareness and recovery. Rain date is May 1. Participation is $20 by preregistration, or $25 after Feb. 22. The event includes remarks by prominent community leaders and a tribute to first responders led by the Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office. It will feature food and interactive displays. Attendees may stroll at their leisure; the walk isnʼt timed. Registration will continue through April 24. Onsite registration is welcome and encouraged.

No one will be turned away for lack of admission fees. Sponsorships are available. Corporate sponsor is Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.

About Alumni in Recovery Alumni in Recovery, a nonprofit organization of dedicated young adults who are now living in recovery and abstinent from all drugs and alcohol, provides a safe

and reliable program to heighten awareness, hope, and resources for our local communities. It says, “We aim to end the stigma of the disease of addiction by sharing our stories with middle and high school students, parents and communities. As AinR volunteers, we speak openly about our struggles with addiction and how we overcame them.” AinR says, “Our recovery

members are abstinent from all mind-altering drugs, including alcohol. They are responsible, local young adults living in the community, rebuilding their lives and actively living a life of recovery.” Its Parent Program helps change perceptions. “Our town and school based events for parents/adults is intended to help them navigate the addiction land-

scape. These events typically consist of two AinR members and a bereaved parent sharing their personal stories of loss. These events bring together real life voices to change the perception of substance abuse and addiction.” And the organization says parents speak from their hearts. “As an act of love and caring, our volunteers do not expect anything other than the gratitude that comes from helping others. It is their hope that Alumni in Recovery helps others better understand this deadly disease — all with the desire to help save lives.” For more information and to register for the walk, visit alumniinrecovery.org. — Staff report

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Montvale: Department hiring police officers

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