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Emerson • Hillsdale • Montvale • Park Ridge • River Vale • Township of Washington • Westwood • Woodcliff Lake VOLUME 25 ISSUE 10

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TAX FIGHT

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Two borough councilmen are joining the fight against the boroughʼs disproportionately high regional school district tax bills by demanding answers from the state about why local taxes went up an average $545 this year while other district towns went down dramatically or only increased slightly. While the average Woodcliff Lake taxpayer faced a jump of $545 for Pascack Valley Regional High School District taxes, River Valeʼs average regional school tax declined $250.24 annually. Hillsdaleʼs school tax levy increased $17.28 over last year, and Montvaleʼs annual school tax showed a $13.90 decrease over 2020ʼs tax bill. According to the regional dis-

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e didnʼt want to let another issue go by without honoring our area librarians and army of library staff and volunteers. We just passed National Library Week, and oh—also chalk it up to the gorgeous weather, the end of the school year, and parentsʼ perennial quest for family friendly summer fun—weʼre much in mind of our resilient, inventive small-town libraries. Youʼve seen our weekly library calendar, right? Turn to page 8 for our latest installment, hand-curated, as ever, by Pascack Press assistant editor and “Back In Time” (page 4) local history maven Kristin Beuscher. You can make a seriously fun adventure out of all the community activities our libraries host, increasingly in person, and through bustling remote platforms. Tots, kids, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors—all are welcome to explore and share new worlds. Beyond books (print and digital): music, crafts, animation, storytimes, sʼmores, games (lawn-, board-, and screenbased), movies, cooking demos, exercise, show and tell, financial planning, lectures, concerts, snack chats, exhibits, local authors, club hubs, prizes, and help with job searches.

IT’S AN ART AND SCIENCE: As one Westwood Library patron says, “Beautiful pictures showing the beautiful ladies working here. You are always so helpful and welcoming…” And with vaccine gaining, restrictions easing, and Covid cases down, weʼre seeing our libraries head in the direction weʼre all eager to feel: more open and abundant. Westwood Library Director Martha Urbiel tells us, “Though Covid is still a present danger, we have started to open up more and more, while still maintaining remote services.” The library is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays–Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays through June from

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10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is open for 30minute browsing sessions and checkout during normal hours. Materials now can be dropped off in the book drop after hours, but staff also maintain a bin by the door for easy drop-off. “We are no longer quarantining items and so wait times should be a lot less. We are still asking that you drop your materials in the drop box or bin by the door; do not bring them directly

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CLASSES REMAIN

District worries exposed kids would miss out

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Pascack Valley and Pascack Hills high schools will operate in a hybrid fashion for the remainder of the school year. District trustees heard out many parents pushing for a return to classes, but at a special meeting May 13 they then declined to return to five days per week of in-person schooling. The officials said the logistics were too difficult, and should someone in then contract Covid-19 over the final weeks of the school year, that school must immediately be shut down and contact tracing begun. That would put some seniorsʼ attendance at prom and graduation at risk, and they werenʼt willing to take the chance. Administrators said “dozens” of senior students could end up missing major senior events if they needed to quarantine following an exposure. Pascack Hills receives students from Montvale and Woodcliff Lake and Pascack Valley receives students from River Vale and Hillsdale. At the meeting, administrators said anyone who is within 6 feet of a Covid-positive person for 15 minutes is considered exposed and would need to quarantine for up to two weeks. Gov. Phil Murphy recently See HYBRID on page 104

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Kristin Beuscher on the “country” estates advertised for sale here in 1911, and the life and times of the large building at Westwood and Center avenues in Westwood. SEE PAGE 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Woodcliff Lake Dems and primary To the editor: , Robert Rosenblatt L urged all Democrats to vote for Jacqueline Gadaleta and JenAST WEEK

nifer Margolis in the upcoming primary election. After all, according to Mr. Rosenblatt, Gadaleta and Margolis were the candidates awarded endorsement by the Bergen County Democratic Committee. What

Mr. Rosenblatt, (who is a member of the Woodcliff Lake Democratic Committee) failed to mention is that the WCL Democratic Committee, whose members represent the interests of the districts in which they reside, failed to reach any agreement regarding candidates a majority of the committee would endorse. As I mentioned in my previous letter, although it was agreed among committee members that the incumbents, Gadaleta and Marson, would be selected to run, at the eleventh hour, Gadaleta and several members of the committee reneged on their commitment

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and, without prior notice, voted to endorse Margolis in place of Marson. As a result, there was and is no united endorsement of any candidate by the committee. Half of the committee endorsed incumbent Gadaleta and her newly chosen running mate, Margolis. The remaining members endorsed Marson and his running mate, Veronica “Ronnie” Appelle, who is well known for her commitment to responsible development, especially along the Broadway Corridor. For Mr. Rosenblatt to tout the endorsement of Gadaleta and Margolis by the County Democratic Committee (as opposed to the WCL Democratic Committee) is disingenuous. Yes, they do appear in the first column of the ballot (while Marson and Appelle were arbitrarily relegated to a column two places to the right of them) but no, they were not the majority choice of the WCL Democratic Committee. Several members of the WCL Democratic Committee have still never been apprised of the reason why that

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placement on the ballot is so. There is no need to respond further to Mr. Rosenblattʼs letter, as I have already provided an informative communication regarding the flawed nomination process. If Mr. Rosenblatt were truly interested in informing the members of this community of the endorsements candidates have received, he would have revealed that Marson has been steadfastly endorsed by his fellow Democratic council members, who have, during his tenure, observed his unyielding dedication to preserving the financial health of Woodcliff Lake. I have reached out to Mr. Marson for his comment. He states that he is “most proud of the unanimous endorsement for Marson/Appelle from current Council Democrats: Councilperson and former Mayor Josephine Higgins, Council President Angela Hayes and Councilperson Richard Schnoll.” Marson states he believes “this is far more meaningful support than anything his opponents claim to have garnered.” Please take a moment to look to the column to the right and cast your vote for Marson and Appelle on June 8. Josephine Higgins Chair Woodcliff Lake County Committee; councilmember; former mayor

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Park input, designs are next steps for Galaxy Gardens site WOODCLIFF LAKE

Mayor Carlos Rendo told council members May 17 that he wants to move ahead with efforts to gather public input and put out a request for proposals to advance plans for a long-discussed Galaxy Gardens park while the borough awaits a final thumbs up from its site site remediation professional on the site cleanup. The site, at the busy intersection of Woodcliff Avenue and Werimus Road, was formerly a garden center and also a service station, both which left soil contamination due to pesticides and gasoline

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The St. Thomas More Council 2188 Westwood/Hillsdale will award scholarships up to $1,000 to qualifying individuals to help with their educational expenses and to recognize their educational, community, social, and religious accomplishments and contributions. Candidates must live in Westwood, Hillsdale, or River Vale. For scholarship application, visit kofc2188.org. Applications must be received by Monday, May 31. Mail completed applications to St. Thomas More Council 2188, 40 Crest St., Westwood, NJ 07675, Attn: Scholarship Chairman.

residues, costing the borough hundreds of thousands of dollars to remediate. During his reorganization address in January, Rendo pressed for action on the 2.1-acre park site, purchased over three years ago in early 2018 for $1.65 million. Since then, the borough has spent $355,000 on clearing, grading and remediating contaminated soil on the site. At a hearing on the boroughʼs application for an approximate $200,000 matching grant for park development at Galaxy Gardens, several residents said they felt the borough was moving ahead without proper planning for the park and future costs unknown. Resident Alex Couto said he

wanted to know what a “future budget” for the park would look like, wondering how much officials planned to spend on park amenities and other park-related improvements. Borough Administrator Tom Padilla noted with several county grants nearly in hand, including $500,000 being held by the county and due to be released upon final site cleanup certification, the borough has been able to put aside close to half the cost of cleanup, design and construction via county grants over the years. Another longtime resident said the borough needed to get more community input on what the park should include. Following the gathering of community input, she said,

then the borough can put out a request for proposals to solicit park designs from landscape architects. Councilman Stephen Falanga suggested holding a Zoom session soon to gather public input on what type of park residents would like to see at the site. Most council members agreed with the suggestion. In addition, Councilwoman Jackie Gadaleta suggested taking a community survey, likely a flyer to

appear in the June borough newsletter, to gather as much public input as possible from residents about the park. Borough Engineer Evan Jacobs said that the council can “absolutely” move onto park planning and design, and should likely be eligible to collect its longdelayed $500,000 in county grant funds when it gets its final site remediation document in hand.

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Discover local history at museum The Pascack Historical Society invites members of the public to stop by its museum any Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Face masks are required. The Societyʼs John C. Storms Museum is located in an 1873 former chapel at 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge (one block north of Park Avenue West). The barrier-free museum is home to thousands of objects, artifacts, and documents that chronicle life in the Pascack Valley as it was in past centuries. Visitors will discover a special section devoted to colonial artifacts, they will learn about why shell beads called wampum were so important in the Pascack Valley, and they will see rooms recreated to illustrate early19th century and Victorian life. The museum also has a collection of Lenape stone tools that predate European settlement. Adults are encouraged to bring their children for a unique learning experience. For more information, visit pascackhistoricalsociety.org and follow the museum on Facebook. EXHIBIT TO HIGHLIGHT RAILROAD STATIONS The museumʼs latest exhibit highlights the railroad stations of the Pascack Valley line. Through photographs, documents, and artifacts, the exhibit will tell the story of how the coming of the railroad in 1870 helped form the Pascack Valley as we know it today, transforming our towns from isolated, sparsely populated rural hamlets into dynamic suburbs. Every train station in the valley will be highlighted (plus one that no longer exists!). The exhibit will continue into the autumn and is in addition to the museumʼs regular offerings.

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This week in local history: Country estates for sale

PASCACK VALLEY was still being described as “country” when these real estate ads appeared in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle 110 years ago this week, on May 21, 1911. In those days, many Pascack Valley estates were the seasonal homes of well-to-do New Yorkers. Others left the city to live here full-time and commute using the railroad. These advertisements have many wonderful elements, even beyond the price of $275 per acre in River Vale. The River Vale ad also notes that the property has 700 feet of frontage on a “choice automobile road.” At the time, cars were a luxury item and few people had one. Those who did motor on the Pascack Valleyʼs country lanes shared the space with horse-drawn wagons. The person able to afford this 32-acre estate would likely have had an automobile. The Park Ridge ad mentions plumbing, electric lights, and the homeʼs proximity to the new high school. That brand new school had just gone up at the corner of Pascack Road and Park Avenue. When it burned down 10 years later, it was rebuilt in the same place and is still in use today as Park Ridge High School. —Kristin Beuscher

LARGE BUILDING at the corner of Westwood and Center avenues in Westwood has long been a busy Starbucks, but in the first half of the 20th century it was a series of department stores. It was the short-lived Stanley C. Cox when the photograph at left was snapped in the late 1940s. After starting out as Wallerʼs Department Store in 1906, it became Weaverʼs in the 1930s before Stanley C. Cox took over ownership around 1947. Coxʼs carried clothing for all ages, undergarments, shoes, accessories, fabric, and housewares. In May 1949 the store advertised handbags for $1.88, menʼs T-shirts at 49 cents, curtains for $3.88, blouses for $1.99, bed sheets priced at $2.09, and womenʼs dresses for $4.99. That same month the store had a promotion where shoppers could enter to win a free dishwasher—a luxury then. In 1948 there was a commotion outside the store when a 2-year-old boy who had wandered away from his parents managed to get his foot and leg stuck inside a sidewalk drain pipe. Police Patrolman Frank Saul tried his best to keep the boy entertained while an employee from Westwoodʼs road department and a local mason freed the youngster using chisels and sledge hammers to break up the sidewalk. The child was none the worse for his adventure. By 1952 the business had changed over to Westwood Department Store. Many longtime residents might also remember when this building housed Town & Country Music in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Councilwoman and Master Plan Committee Chair Josephine Higgins said survey feedback that residents gave on the townʼs vision, the Broadway Corridor, and the boroughʼs short- and long-term challenges was excellent, and that more would soon be sought. After nearly three hours of master plan discussion on May 12, Higgins said the feedback powered nine virtual breakout groups, chaired by Master Plan committee members, discussing the five community survey questions posed in a print/online survey offered to residents. Approximately 60 participants were online during the workshop and final discussions, at a joint meeting of the governing body, Planning Board, and Zoning Board. Higgins said a new master guide—the overall municipal planning guide that sets design standards and rules for local zoning to help implement borough-wide—is anticipated later this year. The effort to revise the plan is a first in nearly two decades and

will include elements such as land use, circulation, utilities, community facilities and schools, conservation and open space, sustainability, economic development, and historic preservation. The Planning Board must ultimately approve the revised master plan. Planning officials said the borough last adopted a comprehensive master plan in 1985. From 1985–2002, the borough adopted periodic review and reexamination reports. A master plan update was completed in 2002 and re-examination reports approved in 2008 and 2019. The council commissioned independent Broadway Corridor studies between 2008 and 2019.

What resident said they want Higgins, a Democrat, recently returned to the dais after serving as mayor, 1996–2003, and on council, 1994–ʼ95. “The people we talked to do not want overdevelopment; they want to keep Woodcliff Lake residential and they are okay with businesses on Chestnut Ridge Road,” she said. She said most surveyed saw “no deterioration in the last 10

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years” in local quality of life but were concerned about Broadway Corridor development, especially an abandoned gas station that mars the area. She called the site an “attractive nuisance,” in insurance-speak, owing to vandals and other unwanted visitors Regarding the Broadway Corridorʼs development, Higgins said a consensus seemed to be emerging for sidewalks on at least one side, attractive and effective lighting, nicely designed streetscapes, some nice restaurants, and smaller-size, possibly boutique-style retail stores and specialty stores. One frequently mentioned worry is the growing amount of housing and related traffic concerns and congestion, especially increasing traffic via Kinderkamack Road. Higgins also said residents supported pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and walkways that allow people to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Recently, Mayor Carlos Rendo, and Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna and Hillsdale Mayor John Ruocco, said they were CONTINUED ON PAGE 33

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A year of momentum driving PV’s new dive team BY NOLAN WASSERMAN AND ETHAN PERLMAN OF PV STUDENT PUBLICATION

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ly shouldnʼt have been a surprise to anyone when sophomore Veronica Fyfe took it upon herself to fill a gap in the Pascack Valley athletic program: the lack of a diving team. As the PV swim team was preparing to begin its season last year, Fyfe left any doubts she

might have had at the door when she went into an interest meeting. She walked in knowing that there could be a place for her on the team, and by the time she walked out, there was one. “I knew [a diving team at PV] was possible,” Fyfe said. “If you have a swimming team, you can

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have a diving team.” Her passion and drive set off a chain reaction, and before Fyfe knew it, PV had a new team. Swim Coach Courtney Rems took up the issue of a diving team with Athletic Director Shawn Buchanan, and the two set off on the journey to make this dream a reality. At first, this included tasks as simple as finding meets in New Jersey for Fyfe to compete in, but it then evolved into getting her registered and ready to go. “The team has never had a diver before so it was definitely a challenge for myself and Mr. Buchanan,” Rems said. Although diving is new to PV, it was nothing new to Fyfe, who has a wealth of diving experience in many situations. This comes mostly from her club team, Marlins Diving Club. Located in Connecticut, it can be a hike for Fyfe and her family to get to the pool as often as they do, but to her, every second has been worth it. “Itʼs kind of far, but I started there six years ago, and ever since it has been a great experience,” Fyfe said. However, this is not where her diving background résumé ends, or really even begins. The most impressive part of Fyfeʼs

diving career comes at the international level, competing for Ecuador over the last three years. “Since my mom is from Ecuador, I can compete for their diving team,” she said. For this to be possible, Fyfe needed to get dual citizenship for both the United States and Ecuador. Although the competitions are similar to what she would normally do, there is something different about being a part of a diving team that includes divers from an entire country. “It feels really cool to represent a country,” Fyfe said. “Itʼs been a really great experience.” The most glaring issue here is that she isnʼt actually from Ecuador. Because of this, almost every competition will require a flight, but it is also easy to imagine her having difficulties fitting in with the team. However, this is not the case at all. “The other divers have been really good about [helping me fit in],” Fyfe said of her South American teammates. The issue with communication can be tough, however, “[my teammates] speak a little bit of CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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EMERSON 20 Palisade Ave. (201) 261-5604 emersonlibrary.org • In-person event: Magical Melodies for ages 2–4 will be live on the libraryʼs front lawn Monday, May 24 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. The socially distant outdoor show features Mr. Chris and his rockinʼ guitar, high-energy songs, dance, and instruments, followed by a trombone parade. You must pre-register online. Emerson residents only. • Baby & Me is on Facebook Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Newborn

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HILLSDALE 509 Hillsdale Ave. (201) 358-5072 hfpl.org • Work off those extra COVID-19 pounds in a fun and socially distant way with Zumba! Every Thursday at 4:30 p.m., Janet Weller, certified personal trainer, leads this dance-based workout via Zoom. Register online.

MONTVALE 12 Mercedes Drive, Suite 100 (201) 391-5090 montvalelibrarynj.org • The Montvale Cookbook Supper Club meets via Zoom on Monday, May 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Email therese.jones@montvale.bccls.org to register. • Nutrition experts Evelyn Fuertes and Michelle Jansen will present a virtual Nutrition Dialogue & Cooking Demo on Tuesday, May 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn how local, freshly harvested

foods can boost your health. Via Zoom. Register online. • The library will welcome Filipina-American author and illustrator Erin Entrada Kelly for an online storytime Wednesday, May 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. The award-winning author will read an excerpt from her new novel, “Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey.” Best for ages 5–9. Register online. • During Bedtime Stories with Ms. Mary, little ones ages 3–5 can join Ms. Mary live as she reads special stories that will relax and get them ready for bed. Virtual program meets Thursday, May 27 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required.

PARK RIDGE 51 Park Ave. (201) 391-5151 parkridge.bccls.org • Storytime with Miss Renee, a weekly storytime program for children through pre-K age, is live on the libraryʼs Facebook (Park Ridge Public LibraryNJ) Tuesdays at 10 a.m. • Storytime with Miss Sherri is every Thursday at 10 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook page. Stories, songs and craft for little ones. • Take-and-Make Crafts with Miss Renee is every Friday at 10 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook. Miss Renee walks kids through a fun craft at home. You must call the library the Monday–Thursday before the craft to reserve your craft kit and it must be picked up that day. All ages. • Book It Club with Miss

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RIVER VALE 412 Rivervale Road (201) 391-2323 rivervalelibrary.org • Thereʼs a Tween and Teen Craft-to-Go for the week of May 24. Drop by the library to pick up the supplies for an American flag pin you can make at home. One per person; fourth grade and up. Supplies are limited; crafts are first come, first served. • Qigong is a science-based exercise that works the body as a whole with movement, breathing practices, and mindfulness to improve overall health. The library offers online qigong classes for all ages on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Via Zoom. Open to everyone; sign up online. • Bookworms Story Time Club (grades K–1) is a virtual book club for early readers. On Tuesday, May 25 from 4 to 4:30 p.m., the group will gather on Zoom to read aloud “Eyes that Kiss in the Corners” by Joanna Ho and complete a craft in celebration of American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Sign up online. • In his history presentation “President U.S. Grant on the Eve of a Second Term,” KenCONTINUED ON PAGE 34

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period. He said those exposed would need to be quarantined. “Benefits donʼt outweigh the potential risks,” he said. “Everything might be perfectly fine but we donʼt know for certain.” Gundersen said students who had been vaccinated will be able to return to school full-time and parents will receive a letter soon with details. Most trustees seemed to agree that the risks of Covid-19 exposure outweighed any potential benefits of all high school students returning for a month of in-person learning. Trustee Joseph Blundo said returning to school was “high risk in terms of exposure” if all students came back to school and that might impact senior events. He said he would keep an “open mind” to all parent concerns and comments. Board President Tammy Molinelli began the meeting noting there “seems to be a lot of mis-

understanding within the commu- Covid case occurs. Many parents calling said that nity and in the faculty” about the decision to not fully reopen the schools should use the remaining school year and prioritize educaregional high schools. Molinelli said trustees “recog- tion over senior year events. Severnize passion with which parents al chastised administrators and are advocating for their children to trustees for focusing too much on senior events over education. embrace their senior year.” One parent noted that the She noted that 63% of Pascack Valley students and 50% of attention focused on changing high Pascack Hills were attending school mascots and proms showed hybrid classes since September the boardʼs “completely out of 2020. The rest were attending line” priorities. Following nine months of classes remotely. Trustee Kelly Blundy said debate and dissension, the board though the board “should have approved a switch to Pascack Hills addressed this a while ago” and Broncos and Pascack Valley Pannoted the stateʼs rules for schools thers a few months ago, replacing from the state department of health the Cowboy and Indian mascots, for reopening schools were “con- which were deemed non-inclusive and offensive. fusing.” Danielle Wilmer of Montvale She said the state required the district to quarantine those said the board should have had the exposed within 6 feet of a Covid- reopening conversation months positive person while now allow- ago as other schools had already ing students within 3 feet of each other. She said much burden falls on WOODCLIFF LAKE school nurses to contact trace if a

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Mayor Mike Ghassali apprised residents of top items of public interest last week, including items weʼve been reporting. He touched on the adoption, May 11, of the 2021 municipal budget; the introduction of a ban on marijuana sales; and an update on efforts to keep locals at the forefront of basketball court use He also broke new ground on mayor and council meetings and the road program, and said that, due to a spate of accidents on Grand Avenue and Mercedes

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Road program Saying the borough is in for a road paving program this year. Ghassali noted “PSE&G will be paving all roads they disturbed that were paved five years or less, and we will be paving roads that are part of our road paving program.” There are 14 borough roads scheduled for mill and pave: Arthur Court, Bryan Drive, Camron Court, Echo Hill, Ellsworth, Erie, Hickory Hill, Main, Maureen, McGuire, Montvale Avenue (Main to Ladik), Partridge Run, Phyllis, and Wildwood. There are 48 roads scheduled for PSEG mill and pave: Azalea, Birch, Brook, Cardinal, Crest, Fairview, Forest, Glen, Grove, Hartel, Hemlock, Hillcrest, Hillside, Hunting Ridge, Jefferson, Locust, Madison, Meadow, Montvale (KMK to Williamsburgh), Mulberry, Myrtle, Oakland, Norgate, Nottingham, Pearl, Pine, Qual Ridge, Raven, Rutherford, Shadow, Smyrychynski, Spruce, Stone Hollow, Sunnyside, Walnut, Waverly, Westmoreland, and Williams. — Staff report

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Save the date for these fun summer activities at Veterans Park Gazebo, 84 Park Ave., across from the train station. All times are 6:30 to 8 p.m. • July 1: No Discipline (reggae) • July 8: The Big Ones (rock ʻnʼ roll) • July 15: Abe Ovadia (jazz with a modern twist) • July 22: Sheridan Ruitin (New York suburbia Irish music) • July 29: The Al's (folk, country, original hits, more) • Aug. 5: Tim Gysin: (hits from 1960s–today) • Aug. 12: DJ Anthony (summer favorites and requests) • Aug. 19: The Kootz (rock ʻnʼ roll with fiber)

• Aug. 26: Over the Waterfall: (American and something from across the pond) Bring a chair or blanket. Current New Jersey Covid-19 rules will be followed. The rain location is Davies Field Pavilion, behind Borough Hall, 53 Park Ave. For a list of participating local food businesses offering a 15% discount on eat in/takeout food, valid on all nine Summer Concert nights, on July 1 visit parkridgeboro.com. For more information call the rec at (201) 573-1800 ext. 521. The rec thanks sponsor Carolee Chirico, NJ & NY Broker Associate with Keller Williams Valley Realty, 123 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake. Cell (201) 400-3259, email caroleec@kw.com.

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Parkside Community Church, at Third Avenue and Park, is once again offering its guests the opportunity to “shop” for a variety ofo fresh and frozen foods, pantry items, breads, dry and canned goods, fruits and vegetables, dairy items, diapers, household cleaning products and paper goods, and personal care toiletries. Its monthly distribution event is set for Tuesday, May 25, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. According to pantry coordinator Lisa Bontemps, these events continue to serve residents here

and in the surrounding communities of Bergen County to fill a critical need of supplementing their grocery needs so that no one goes hungry. Bontemps told Pascack Press last week, there are no identification or residency requirements for guests who attend these events. Contact information is collected for record-keeping and communicating pantry developments. Homebound seniors in Westwood in need of supplemental food may call Bontemps at (201) 832-4192. Donations of non-per-

ishable foods, toiletry or household cleaning products may be dropped off at the church by placing them in the donation bin at the front entrance on Park. Monetary donations to pantry operations may be made to Parkside Community Church and mailed to the church at 545 Fourth Ave., Westwood, NJ 07675. For more information on the food pantry operations or to volunteer, call the church office at (201) 666-8998.

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Organize your home and support the Helping Hand Food Pantry at the same time. For a $20 donation, you can sign up for the River Vale Town Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, June 5. Rain date is June 6. The Township of River Vale office of Social and Cultural Affairs says residents are encouraged to

host a garage sale at their own home and earn cash for the “treasures” that have been taking up space in their garage and attic for too long. Registration forms are available at rivervalenj.org, at Town Hall, and at the public library. Shoppers, participating addresses will be posted to rivervalenj.org the week prior to the sale.

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Westwood Farmers’ Market open on Saturdays

Youʼre invited to the Westwood Farmersʼ Market, conveniently located in the parking lot of the Columbian Club/St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council at 2188 at 40 Crest St. The market is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Do Re Me Farm is the local organic farmer with the freshest seasonal produce around. Artisans youʼll find at the market include: • Smokinʼ Joeʼs (201 Magazine Best of Bergen 2021

winner, BBQ & Signature Sandwich) • Best Damn Lemonade • Three Charmed Gems • Elixir Kitchensʼ Gourmet Pet Treats (201 Magazine Best of Bergen 2021 winner, Best Pet Store/Services) • Conradʼs Confectionery (201 Magazine Best of Bergen 2021 winner, Best Ice Cream & Place for a Sweet Treat) • House of Jerky • Riley & Mee Dog Training • Artisanal Soaps Creations

• J & R Cookie (Italian breads and more) • Shipwreck Hot Sauce • The Spice Beast • Deliciously Aliciaʼs • Sweet Spot Donuts • Paoloʼs Kitchen (Italian dinners on the go) • Westwood Softball Association Additional artisans might join on a guest-appearance basis. Covid-19 health and safety guidelines are in place for everyoneʼs benefit.

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All monies raised by the market benefits “The Westwood Scholarships in Memory of Elizabeth Fasciano.” To donate, mail a check, made out to The Westwood Scholarships in Memory of Elizabeth Fasciano, to Westwood Farm-

ersʼ Market 40 Crest St., Westwood NJ 07675. Stop by and take a look at the newly renovated catering hall. For more information on the market and/or rentals, call (201) 723-8807.

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Clothing, toy drive fundraiser June 5

The Westwood Womanʼs Club is sponsoring a clothing drive fundraiser on Saturday, June 5 from 9 to 1 p.m. at their clubhouse, 205 Kinderkamack Road (in the rear parking lot). If you cannot make it Saturday, donations can be dropped off on Thursday and Friday, June 3 and 4, by appointment and you can call (201) 666-9637 to set up a time to drop off your bags. “You do not have to get out of your car, we will take care of lifting and putting them in the truck. All donations must be in tightly tied plastic bags when dropping them off,” the club told Pascack Press on May 11. Accepted items: gently used/unwanted adultsʼ and childrenʼs clothing, shoes, handbags, sandals, sneakers, boots, jackets,

coats, rain gear, leathers, belts, ties, pants, shirts, sweaters, vests, blouses, dresses, skirts, robes, undergarments, sheets, pillowcases, towels, linens, hats, scarves, gloves, purses, wallets, uniforms, and jerseys. Also: stuffed animals and small toys, jewelry, watches, backpacks, tablecloths, and new diapers. The club said, “Since the start of the Covid-19 restrictions we have not been able to fundraise, which would allow us to give scholarships to local students, monetary donations to various charities and local organization in addition to maintaining our clubhouse. Thank you in advance for your help and contributions so we can continue to make a difference in our community.” For more information call Judie Gargano at (201) 666-9637.

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Borough seeks veterans’ names for memorials

The mayor and Borough Council are seeking names of Emerson residents who served in one of the U.S. armed services, for inclusion on the various memorials. The requirement for having the names added is the serviceperson must have been a resident of Emerson at the time of induction and either returned to Emerson once their tour of duty was completed or have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country. When submitting a name,

include the name and rank of the veteran, branch of service and dates of service as well as a copy of the veteranʼs form DD-214. Send the information to Borough Administrator Robert Hermansen at administrator@emersonnj.org or mail to his attention at Borough Hall, 1 Municipal Place, Emerson, NJ 07630. The Borough is moving forward with this shortly and requests that you provide this information as soon as possible.

K of C’s annual spring food drive June 5

Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5427 is conducting its annual spring food drive to collect non-perishable food goods to help the needy through local food pantries. Personal hygiene items are also welcome. The drive runs Saturday, June 5. The council asks all residents place bagged donations at their front door before 10 a.m. on that Saturday. Knights and other volunteers will pick up the parcels as they cover every residence.

As a reminder, a food drive notice will be mailed to township households before the drive. The driveʼs newspaper co-sponsor, Pascack Press, will run a notice in an issue preceding the event. Non-perishable food items needed are powdered milk, hot and cold cereals, canned fruits, vegetables, stew, fish, meats, soups, one-can meals, peanut butter, pudding, Jell-O, jelly, pasta products, rice, baby food, sugar, flour, coffee, tea, pancake mix, etc.

Personal hygiene items are especially appreciated as they cannot be obtained with food stamps. In lieu of these items, monetary donations may be sent to the K of C Food Drive, 79 Pascack Road, Township of Washington, NJ 07676. Your donations may be left there as well. For more information, call co-chair Chuck Merlo at (201) 661-0191, Jim McPeak at 7071519, or the K of C at 6640422, or visit kofc5427.com.

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Sponsor K of C golf outing set for June 14

St. Thomas More Council 2188 Westwood/Hillsdale sponsors its annual Golf Outing at the River Vale Country Club on Monday, June 14. Monies raised will fund the councilʼs Scholarship

and Charity accounts. For information on hole sponsorship, gift donation, and golfer registration, write kofc2188.org or call Ray Polomski at (201) 6643920.

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WOMAN’S CLUB GARAGE SALE JUNE 5

The Greater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club is planning a garage sale on Saturday, June 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Ridge Depot Square by the railroad station. Rain date is Saturday, June 12. Donations are welcome and

tables are $25 each. For both matters, call Merci Norwood at (201) 666-3040. Items being sold include Baby Jogger, ride-on toys, bedspread, matching drapes, jewelry, small appliances, etc. Proceeds go to local charities.

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Kids fishing contest to return in fall

The new date for the 28th annual Friends of the Pascack Brook Kidsʼ Fishing Contest, delayed over the Covid-19 pandemic, will be announced in the fall. There will be trophies and

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Momentum: ‘It’s been a great experience’ Fyfe felt the biggest moment of the season was when she stepped up to the diving board at the state championship meet to the cheers of Rems and the teamʼs swimmers. “At the state championships, some of the swimmers were there and they came to watch the diving competition,” Fyfe said. “I just feel like the swimmers and the whole PV community was very welcoming and they really made me feel like part of the team.” She added, “As much as it is exciting for me, I hope in the future this will create an opportu-

English and I speak some Spanish,” Fyfe said. In the end, everyoneʼs hard work culminated in a successful first season for the dive team at PV and at the state championship she placed 7th last year. Rems was thrilled. “It is really incredible that she [was] only a freshman and she [was] already number seven in New Jersey at the state tournament last year,” she said. Although the results at the state championship were great,

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peting in three meets. This was not nity for other [divers at PV].” Rems said she hoped Fyfe without its difficulties though, as paves the way for other divers, and the team had to deal with Rems indeed a year later Caitlyn Degise spending two weeks in quarantine, became the second diver on the right in the heart of the season. These meets were one- to team. Degise has had no trouble finding her place, moving the three-hour drives away from home, team along on its natural evolution since there are very few diving from solo spectacular to dynamic teams located near Hillsdale and River Vale. Joining the team was a duo. “[Veronica] helped me make big commitment, but both divers my dive list, she helped me prac- were happy to take on the task. “Itʼs been a great experience tice, she gave me tips and she helped me figure out my place at and itʼs always fun, so Iʼm just hopmeets,” Degise said. All in all, the diving team had a successful second season, com- WESTWOOD

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As a result of not using all of the “emergency days” built into the school calendar, the Westwood Regional Board of Education has approved the extension of the Memorial Day weekend as well as a revision to the last of school. The district will be closed from Friday, May 28 through Tuesday, June 1, and the last day of school for all students is Thursday, June 24. The next meeting of the district board is May 13 at 7 p.m.

(online). For the revised school calendar and more information visit wwrsd.org.

FY 2022 survey The Westwood Regional School District will soon apply for grant funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The district is seeking input on the best use of the funds, seeking survey responses from teachers, administrators, parents amd guardians, aides, specialized

ing to do it again next year,” Fyfe said. Editorʼs note: This piece originally appeared May 6 at pvsmokesignal.com as “Valley goes head-first into creation of diving team; PV student sparks formation of new team.” We are reprinting it with permission through our Student Press Partnership, which amplifies student voices throughout the Pascack Valley. Nolan Wasserman is a sophomore sports writer.

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instructional support personnel, community partners/organizations, researchers, public/private entities, institutions of higher learning, local government representatives and nonpublic schools. The survey, available at wwrsd.org, will be open until Friday, May 28. Responses are completely anonymous. Contact Jill Mortimer, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, at jill.mortimer@wwrsd.org if you need additional information.

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Fight: ‘This tax increase is really harmful…’ trict, the average assessed Woodcliff Lake home was $767,963. In Hillsdale the average assessed home was $473,23; in River Vale $593,381; and in Montvale $525,925. The districtʼs 2021-2022 budget totals $53,597,807, an increase of 1.94% over 2020ʼs budget. The taxes for the Pascack Valley Regional High School District are based on a state regional school funding formula that charges towns more based on their average home assessed values. Itʼs a formula that has grown more complicated and in Woodcliff Lakeʼs case, more unfair as the years continue, officials note. The state tax formula is based on taxable property wealth and student enrollment, said Yas Usami, business administrator for Pascack Valley Regional School District, in his annual budget presentation. Usamiʼs presentation can be found via a link on the April 26 agenda. Officials said it costs about $33,000 annually per student at Pascack Hills High School. One possible culprit for the large local tax increase, said Schnoll, may be the fact that only Woodcliff Lake (of the districtʼs four towns) does annual rolling property tax reassessments of

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properties. This rolling reassessment helps the borough stay current with property tax assessments but also increases the overall value of borough properties for tax purposes. “Weʼre trying to get an explanation as to how the budget was distributed to towns and whether a mistake was made in the (tax) calculations,” said Schnoll at the May 17 council meeting.” It seems somewhat outrageous to me.” Mayor Carlos Rendo said the borough has been fighting for over a decade against the higher tax assessments on Woodcliff Lake due to the stateʼs regional funding formula. “We subsidize, essentially, the other municipalities,” he said. He said the borough has been pressing state officials to allow them to become a send and receive district that would help reduce its regional education costs. Previously, the borough had undertaken studies to determine the best course of action, in concert with Montvale, to possibly create its own regional district or depart from the Pascack Valley regional district. For the 2021–2022 school year, the state regionalization formula allocates specific budget percentages of tax obligations to the four district towns. The state-approved break-

down shows Woodcliff Lake at 25.277%; Montvale at 27.198%; Hillsdale at 23.327% and River Vale at 24.198%, according to a district budget presentation by Business Administrator Yas Usami. Schnoll said the boroughʼs rolling reassessment of property taxes, which rose significantly due to leaping housing prices, may have caused the boroughʼs overall property assessment valuation to increase and added to a formula that penalizes the borough, may have led to a $545 average annual increase. “Perhaps our property values went up and the others, the way they calculate and do their assessments, did not,” said Schnoll. He said he would try to get an answer from the state first about the tax increase and its calculations. He said that the role played by rolling reassessments in its regional tax increase should be explored further. “This tax increase ($545 average increase) is really harmful to the residents of our town,” Schnoll said. He said people “at the upper end” of property tax assessments will be “paying significantly more” than the $545 assessed to an average borough home. He said that he and Marson would be doing everything they can “to alleviate this situation.” Added Schnoll, “Itʼs been an

ongoing problem and there are changes coming in the state that may be able to help us and we are going to be looking into that significantly.” Rendo said the borough was considering proposals and grants to pursue a regionalization effort apart from the regional district and to further study the situation. Rendo said because Woodcliff Lake still has a lawsuit pending against Hillsdale and River Vale to be able to leave the district, he could not fully discuss the boroughʼs plans. He said residents would hear more from him and the Regional

School Funding Committee chaired by Schnoll in coming months. Rendo said residents should “get involved in your school district” including the local and regional districts. “There are a lot of issues that impact us all, taxes, the new curriculum put forth by Gov. Murphy. Again, our budget is small compared to the county and regional budget,” he said. “Weʼre getting hit hard and really to the detriment of all our citizens,” Rendo said, adding thanks to Schnoll and Marson for tackling the regional school funding issue.

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On Monday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 25 (with a rain date of May 26), Emerson Junior-Senior High School again hosts the NJIC Track & Field Divisional Championships. Help welcome athletes from all over Bergen County to the districtʼs state-of-the-art athletic complex. Athletics Director Konstantinos “Gus” Paleoudis says, “We are proud to host this prestigious event for the past eight years.” Paleoudis anticipates a large amount of traffic. Note the following: • The circular driveway of the high school is for drop-off of athletes only.

• Emerson Junior-Senior High Schoolʼs parking lot cannot be used for spectator parking. • No additional spectators are allowed this year. Two adults per athlete is the policy. • Park at the available spaces, which are on the surrounding streets. These local streets include Palisades Avenue, Glenwood Avenue and Pine Drive. • Illegally parked cars will be towed. • Those living close to the athletic complex are urged to walk. Police and parking attendants will be available to direct traffic. “We thank you in advance for your cooperation in making this event a memorable one for all our athletes,” Paleoudis says.

nal records. Research shows that prior criminal history is not a predictor of tenant behavior. As a Jew, I take seriously the concept of tʼshuva: atonement. We believe that no humans should be permanently defined by their worst mistakes, and that God offers each of us the opportunity to move toward a better future. This bill gives people who have completed their sentences an opportunity to tell their stories of redemption, instead of allowing landlords to reject rental applications sight unseen. Please ask your state legislators to support a strong Fair Chance in Housing Act. For more information, see fairchancehousingnj.org. Nilene R. Evans Township of Washington

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‘Westwood stronger together’ To the editor: of sports as a kid. basketball in I Soccer in the fall, PLAYED A LOT

the winter, softball in the spring, and eventually trading softball for golf. I love sports, the game, the challenge, the competition. I learned a lot, not just about the game, or athletic skills, but about life. Every game I would head out onto the field, or court, and give it my all. I would do my best to lead my team to a win. Sometimes my friends were on the other team, doing the same thing I was doing, trying their best to win. At the end of the game, win or lose, I would walk across the field, shake my friendsʼ hands and say “good game.” After the game, be it later that night, or hanging out on the weekend, there was no grudge, there was not ill-will, my friends were still my friends, even though they were on the opposing team. You see, the game is there to challenge us, not divide us. That mentality, do your best, try your hardest, go for the win, accept the outcome, hold no grudge, and keep things in perspective, that mentality applies to much more than just sports. A few years ago I ran against Mayor Arroyo in Westwood, and I did not win the seat. After the results were in, I congratulated the newly elected mayor, and let him know that as

a councilmember I looked forward to working with him. He in turn treated me with the same respect he gave to every member of the governing body, never once making me feel like I was not part of the Westwood Team. Our team has worked very well together. That does not mean that we always agree, and we shouldnʼt always agree. It means that when we donʼt agree, we have thoughtful, productive

discussion. We explore different perspectives, and we find the solution that is in the best interest of the community we serve. I am very proud to sit on the dais, or at least the virtual dais for the past year, with my colleagues who I respect and consider friends. They challenge me, motivate me, make me a better elected official, and I hope I do the same for them. Leadership is about bringing people together,

and making decisions in the best interest of the community. Together we can achieve so much more than we can if we are divided. The words that spread through our streets only a year ago are more true than ever, “Westwood Stronger Together.” Jodi Murphy Westwood CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

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Westwood Memorial Day Observances Westwood will observe Memorial Day 2021 with in-person memorial services, an honorary caravan of veterans through the Central Business District, and a special procession of veterans and emergency vehicles through Westwood neighborhoods on Monday, May 31. The day will begin with the Firemen’s Memorial Service at Fireman’s Park at 8:30 a.m., hosted by the Westwood Fire Department. At 10 a.m. the Veterans Council will lead its service at Veterans Memorial Park across from the Iron Horse Restaurant. At approximately 10:30 a.m., a caravan of veterans will be led by the Westwood fire and police departments and American Legion Post 206 color guard from the Westwood Train Station through downtown Westwood and then around the periphery of the borough, following the route outlined below. Residents are encouraged to

bring their flags downtown or walk to a nearby street along the route to enjoy the procession with family, friends, and neighbors. Route for Veterans' Caravan Procession: Park Avenue to Jefferson Avenue Jefferson Avenue to Kinderkamack Kinderkamack to Westwood Avenue Westwood Avenue to Washington Avenue Washington Avenue to Lafayette Lafayette to Forest Avenue Forest Avenue to 4th Avenue 4th Avenue to 3rd Avenue 3rd Avenue to Mill Street Mill St to 1st Avenue 1st Avenue to Old Hook Road Old Hook Road to Emerson Road Emerson Road to Palisade Avenue Palisade Avenue to Pascack Road Pascack Road to Sand Road Sand Road to Harrington Avenue For more information, visit westwoodnj.gov or call 201-664-7100.

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The mayor and council were delighted to present a proclamation to Lebanon Baptist Church at their meeting, held over Zoom, on May 19: WHEREAS, Lebanon Baptist Church, a respected member of the religious community in Westwood, New Jersey, in northern Bergen County, will be celebrating its Sixty-fourth Anniversary; and WHEREAS, on Sunday, May 16th a celebratory Mass [was] held in commemoration thereof; and WHEREAS, Lebanon Baptist Church has provided religious nurture and education for all within its charge and extended its humanitarian concern and compassion into the community; and WHEREAS, throughout its long history, Lebanon Baptist Church has been guided by esteemed and faithful leaders; and WHEREAS, the completion of sixty-four years of tireless service to its congregation and community speaks to the steadfast devotion of many dedicated people, both religious and lay, who exemplify the teachings of the Lord. The proclamation was attested by Mayor Ray Arroyo and praised by the council. Pascask Press was on hand in August 2017 when the borough similarly recognized Lebanon Baptist Church at its 60th anniversary, at a packed Borough Hall. That month, we said, “There is murder and mayhem in Charlottesville, Va. and roiling discontent nationwide.”

The Rev. JerQuentin Sutton, speaking at Borough Hall, said, “My stance is peace. My stance is embracing no hatred, because you can kill hatred with love and peace, and that brings solidarity,” Sutton said. “Our goal is hope – that one day we will all walk hand in hand and work together as one.” The next day Sutton would help lead the proceedings at an interfaith peace vigil at Veterans Memorial Park that would draw hundreds—votive candles in their hands and music soaring free. In a borough known for its high values and sense of neighborliness, it is fitting, we said, that, as their proclamation read, Lebanon Baptist Church is recognized “for its vital contributions to the spiritual and physical needs of the Borough of Westwood as the church continues to grow and prosper.” Lebanon Baptist Church was officially organized on April 14, 1957, by a small group of Baptist believers who purchased two lots on High Street and were guided by the Rev. B. F. Napier, who led a special service dedicating the property to the Lord and ordaining the churchʼs first deacon, Bertis Blanks. The building of the new church was completed through the help of many area pastors and ministers on Nov. 3, 1968, the dedication of which began the Rev. B.F. Napier and his wifeʼs faithful leadership of the congregation as pastor for the next 19 years. During the leadership of the second pastor of Lebanon Baptist Church, the Rev. Clyde T.

Crooms, the Christian Education Department was solidified and the groundwork for the Lebanon Baptist Church bylaws was set. The church celebrated the burning of its mortgage in November 1978. On Oct. 6, 1990, the Rev. Franklin L. Garner was called to serve as the third pastor of the church, during which time the Lebanon Baptist Church Inspirational Choir and the Lebanon Youth Dance Ministry were founded, after which the Rev. Earlie J. Gresham was called to serve as the fourth pastor of Lebanon Baptist Church in 1996. The Rev. Michael C. Burton was appointed as the fifth pastor of the church in 2000, who added to its proliferation in many ways, including the purchase of a church van, an upgrade to the sound system, the dedication of the Baptismal pool, the formation of the Lebanon Community Development Corporation, the launching of the Tyron D. Franklin Computer Literacy Center and a substantial growth in membership and operating budget. Sutton, joined by his wife Diane and children Isabella and Spencer, began his service as the churchʼs most recent pastor on Nov. 20, 2011, organizing a Summer Character Building Arts Program launched by Lebanonʼs Community Development Corporation, and ordaining the churchʼs first minister, Reverend Belinda A. Howard, on April 27, 2014. “Weʼre just excited. Weʼre just thrilled,” Sutton told Pascack Press of the 60th anniversary. — John Snyder

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The Lugar Center, founded by the late former U.S. Senator Richard Lugar, and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University have named U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) as the most bipartisan Democratic member of the House of Representatives. He scored third on the centerʼs current bipartisan index, behind Republican Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and John Katko (NY-24). “Iʼm incredibly proud to be named the most bipartisan House Democrat of the 116th Congress. Now, more than ever, we see the importance of putting country and governing over partisan politics and gridlock. Iʼm going to continue working together with anyone, Democrat or Republican, if the end result is good for Jersey and lives up to our values. Thatʼs the only way weʼll actually solve the problems facing our nation and our communities,” said Gottheimer, the co-chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. Previously, the Lugar Center named Gottheimer, of Wyckoff, as the most bipartisan freshman Democrat in the 115th Congress. Gottheimer serves on the House Financial Services Committee, where he is a member of three subcommittees.

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san Senior Security Act passed in a 355–69 vote. The legislation is aimed at stopping financial predators from scamming seniors out of their savings. Also recently Gottheimer testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on key infrastructure priorities for the Fifth District, “including building the Gateway Tunnel, stopping New Yorkʼs congestion tax, improving school bus safety, and repealing the cap on the state and local tax deduction. For more on the index, see thelugarcenter.org. — John Snyder

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Scott Laughton Laughton was born in California; his parents, Mary and David, moved the family to Park Ridge when he was very young. Scott grew up in Park Ridge with his brother, Bruce, and sister, Kimberly, who also still live in the Pascack Valley area. He attended the Park Ridge schools and graduated from Park Ridge High School in 1987 and attained the rank of Eagle Scout from BSA Troop 80 of Park Ridge. After a year in college, Laughton decided that he needed

direction, so he joined the U.S. Army. He is a two-tour veteran of the Persian Gulf War. After the Army, Laughton worked as a police officer for 25 years. During his final years with the police department, Laughton decided to return to college and in 2016, earned a degree in nursing from Bergen Community College. Upon retirement from the Park Ridge Police Department in 2019, he embarked on a new career path, as a registered nurse, joining Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck in December 2019. Then, Covid-19 became a global pandemic and Laughton continued his frontline work, this time in that fight. Due to his background and training in dealing with crises, he was made the charge nurse of the Covid unit day shift. Laughton resides in Ramsey and is the father of two teen boys: Andrew, 16, is a wrestler at Ramsey High School. Finlay, 13, is a

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“In this challenging time of social isolation, distancing, and restriction on gatherings, Our Lady of Mercy Church in Park Ridge has endeavored to stay in touch with its parishoners. “Under the spiritual guidance of our new administrator, Fr. Vincent DʼAgostino, several opportunities to worship and grow in faith are offered. Thatʼs according to OLM in an invitation directing readers to urolm.orgm which “provides an opportunity to register to attend daily and Sunday Masses in person or to view it online. The Sunday Mass also is broadcast on PKRG, channel 77 on optimum or channel 22 on Verizon,

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Bill McLaughlin McLaughlin is very active in supporting several area nonprofit organizations. A Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Board Trustee, he is a founder and the chairman of the board for The Jillian Fund. He has served as chair or committee member, responsible for raising funds and awareness, for Christian Health Care Center, Tackle Kids Cancer, Westchester Hospice, Girl Scout Heart of the Hudson and United Hospice of Rockland County. He resides in Montvale with his wife, Kristina, and two daughters: Sofia and Isabella. McLaughlin is senior vice president of Major Account and

Strategic Sales at The Kaseya Companies, a global leader in technology automation and security software solutions. Prior to Kaseya, he was executive vice president and chief technology officer at Atlantic, Tomorrowʼs Office, a provider of office automation solutions and one of the largest privately held technology companies in the United States. He also held leadership roles at several top-tier office technology companies, including NER Data Corp, Parts Now, and Allied Office Products. The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce (GPVCOC) said in its announcement, “One of the things that makes the Pascack Valley such a wonderful place to live and work McLaughlin

are those who actually reside here. One of many activities the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce has the pleasure of sponsoring is the annual Citizen of the Year Awards. Each year, the GPVCOC honors a person (or persons) who the Chamber feels exemplifies good citizenship and shows an admirable commitment to the community.” Information on ticket sales, journal ads, and donations will be available shortly via email from GPVCOC@gmail.com. The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce (GPVCOC) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization comprised of business organizations and professionals working together to enhance our community. It says, “Together, we can foster an environment that leads to increased growth in our businesses and neighborhoods. As concerned individuals working together at the GPVCOC, we can foster a vital and responsive chamber of commerce, which results in a better return for business, professional and industrial development.” A portion of the dinner profits will be donated to the recipientsʼ choice of charities and a portion will be used to fund the annual scholarships for deserving seniors at all Pascack Valley-area public high schools.

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Maybelle Fisher, 1966 Marion Secore, 1966 Ethel Volz, 1967 Mary Jane Scharer, 1969 Florence Knowles, 1971 Eva Gilbert, 1973 Christina McInerney Baker, 1974 Theresa Hooper, 1976 Viola Adams, 1977 Mildred Jefferies, 1977 Louise Bohlin, 1980 Mildred Humphrey, 1980 Loretta Kemmlein, 1980 Mary Cannisario, 1981

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Primary vote goes ‘in person’ on June 8

The 2021 Primary Election will be held in person on Tuesday, June 8. All Districts in Westwood will vote at the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave., from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 will vote in the all-purpose room.

Districts 3, 5, 7 and 8 will vote in the gym. Vote-by-mail ballots for the June primary, also knowns as mail-in ballots, are available by request only. Vote-by-mail ballot applications may be obtained from the Borough Clerkʼs office at

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VOTE411 VOTE411.org, a one-stopshop for election related information, provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on the election process. Find out about candidate debates and forums taking place in your municipality, including events moderated by the League of Women Voters, check VOTE.411 for updates. This handy tool will also publish voters guides electronically by the beginning of June. To obtain additional information about the June primary, visit the League of Women Voters of New Jersey at lwvnj.org and VOTE411.org or contact mmarks@lwvnj.org. The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley services 29 municipalities in Bergen County: Alpine, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Edgewater, Emerson, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Harrington Park, Haworth, Hillsdale, Leonia, Montvale, New Milford, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Park Ridge, River Vale, Rockleigh, Tenafly, Washington Township, Westwood, and Woodcliff Lake. The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley was founded in 1946 as the League of Women Voters of Closter. By 1964, it included 11 municipalities in the Northern Valley and was renamed the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley.

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neth J. Serfass, gunnery sergeant USMC (retired), portrays the 18th president to discuss his time in office. Online via Zoom on Wednesday, May 26 from 7 to 8 p.m. Sign up on the libraryʼs website. • The Virtual Knit & Crochet Club will meet on Zoom Friday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring a project to work on and chat with other members. New members of all skill levels are welcome. Register online for access. • Music with Miss Nita, for River Vale residents ages 6 months to 4 years, is Friday, May 28 from 11:30 a.m. to noon on the libraryʼs Facebook page. A fun introduction to music and rhythm for little ones. No signup needed. • The library offers On-

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Richard L. NOON

Richard Lawrence Noon, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Born in Glen Ridge, Richard was a resident of Ridgewood for 50 years before moving to Hillsdale. He is a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Richard graduated from NYU School of Business and went on to serve as CEO and president of several companies including Avdel Corp., Rae Metal and RL Noon Associates before retiring in 2013. He was a former member of the Upper Montclair Country Club. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Beverly, on Oct. 14, 2010. Richard is survived by his four children: Thomas of Lakewood Ranch, Florida; Brian of Chandler, Arizona; Brenda Chinn of Haymarket, Virginia; and Barbara Patterson of Cape Coral, Florida. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, Ryan, Kara, Kyle, Cheryl, William and Shana, and his four great-grandchildren, Ella, Nora, Hayden and William. Interment, Valleau Cemetery, Ridgewood. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated in memory of Richard.

Wayne B. CIPRIANI

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Wayne B. Cipriani, 82, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Wayne is survived by his dear children Peter and Lydia, her husband Glenn Spoto, grandchildren Andrew and William Spoto, brother Ronald, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Grace. Wayne grew up in Monessen, Pennsylvania. He attended Monessen High School where he was a standout in football, basketball, and baseball, earning him a spot in the Monessen Hall of Fame. He had a tryout as a pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates and later attended Lafayette College on a football scholarship, where he was the starting quarterback for twoand-a-half seasons. He graduated with a degree in business administration and moved to New York City to work for RCA and later TWA. In 1964 he met the love of his life, Grace Martin, at a winter ski house in Vermont. They were married in 1965. He served six years in the Army Reserves, where he received commendations as a sharpshooter and marksman. He went on to run his own computer consulting businesses until retiring.

He and Grace settled their famGerard J. ily in Park Ridge in 1971, where BRADSHAW Wayne coached both his children in Gerard Joseph Bradshaw multiple sports and served as president of the PRAA. He was a lifelong (Gerry) peacefully made his passage athlete, enjoying softball, tennis, onward in the comfort of his own home on May 12, golf, and long walks through town. 2021 surrounded by He loved attending sporting events his loving family. and vacationing with family and Born in Tipperfriends in Wildwood Crest and Floriary, Ireland to Anne da. His greatest joy was spending and Joseph Bradtime with his two grandsons. He will shaw, he was a wonbe dearly missed by all who knew derful son, husband, his quiet dignity, wry humor, and his father, uncle, brothconcise expression. er, brother-in-law and grandfather. A hurler, custom cabinet maker, home Zdravko M. builder, electrician, mason and PITON plumber, there was not a trade he Zdravko Mario Piton, 88, of the didnʼt master. He will be sadly missed and Township of Washington, passed fondly remembered by his wife away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He is survived Mary. He is survived by his son by his dear wife Joseph and wife Colleen, his son Ann; his children Maurice and wife Karen, and his Nancy Cainero and daughter Marie and husband Tom. “Pop Pop” will be greatly her husband Denis, Lilly Magill and her missed by his grandchildren: Kyle, husband Raymond Michael, Christine, Christopher, and Mary; his Gavin, Katherine, Katie and Harry, g r a n d c h i l d r e n as well as his many nieces and Renae (Sean), Evan (Chelsey), Peter nephews. He was predeceased by his (Anna), Lucia and Nikolai; as well sister, Nellie (Mick), and his brothas his great-grandchildren Kyle, Cal- ers, Patrick (Ruth), William (Maura), Joseph (Joan) and John. lie and Sam. Gerry, with his brothers, John Zdravko was a master craftsman and spent many years running and Joe, and his first cousins, Denis and Peter Ryan, immigrated to the Olib Camera in Dumont. Memorial contributions can be United States where they could be made in Zdravkoʼs name to the found at the Irish dances in City CenLewy Body Dementia Association, ter or at hurling matches in Gaelic Park in New York. He met his LBDA.org/donate.

beloved wife, Mary, in New York, and they were married for 61 years. Together they raised their children in Emerson and subsequently retired at the Jersey Shore. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Mill Hill Missionaries, 222 West Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale, NY 10530-1667 or to the Cure Alzheimerʼs Fund at curealz.org.

Anthony ‘Red’ CIAVAGLIA

Anthony “Red” Ciavaglia, 91, of Emerson, formerly of Moonachie, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Born in Moonachie to the late Antonio and Carmella Ciavaglia. He served in the Army National Guard. Before retiring, Anthony was the owner of A. Ciavaglia Heating and Air Conditioning in Emerson for 20 years and loved his work. He was a member of the Westwood United Methodist Church. Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Maureen (née Gemon) Ciavaglia. Devoted father of James Ciavaglia and his wife Gretchen, Judy Van Saders and her husband Keith, and the late Janice Lisa and her surviving husband Harry. Dear brother of Barbara Ernest

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and the late Frank, John, Mario and Ralph Ciavaglia. Loving grandfather of Michael and his wife Joanna, Christine and her husband Paul, Cynthia, Timothy, Craig, Jeffrey and his wife Tracy, Eric and his wife Julie, Brian and his wife Jessica, Kevin and his wife Kaitlin, Kyle and his wife Jennifer and Kenneth. Cherished greatgrandfather of Nikolai, Jonathan, Katerina, James, Sean, Violet, Hailey, Paige, Abigail and Chloe. Uncle of many nieces and nephews and a cousin to Aurelio Saracino. Anthony was a gardener, an avid fan of the N.Y. Giants and the N.Y. Mets, and loved spending time with his family. Memorial contributions to The Muscular Dystrophy Association would be appreciated.

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Angelina M. GIANTONIO

Angelina Mary Giantonio of Hillsdale passed away peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Anthony C. Giantonio Jr. Devoted mother of C. Anthony Giantonio III and his wife Mary, Peter Giantonio and his companion Janice Brinster, and Lori Giantonio. Dear sister of the late Catherine Sinisi. Loving grandmother of Anthony C. Giantonio IV and his wife Nicole, Jason Giantonio and his fiancee Cheryl, and Dina Faulch and her husband James. Loving great-grandmother of Peyton Giantonio and Ellison Faulch. She will be missed by her faithful dog, Bella. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Hillsdale for 45 years. Angelina was a bookkeeper with JJ Sinisi & Sons Asphalt Paving. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital.

Harry ‘Skip’ STRUCKMAN

Harry “Skip” Struckman passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 9, 2021 after celebrating 89 years of life. Beloved husband of Sandra. Devoted father of Stephen and Sharon. Preceded in death by his sister Elfrieda and sister-in-law Sherry. Loving grandfather of Soren and Lara; Christopher, Brian, and John. Loving uncle of Christine, David, and Debbie. He will be dearly missed by his loving cat, Butterscotch, who provided much love and support. Skip was born in Teaneck and lived in Montvale with his wife Sandy for 62 years. Skip was a graphic artist, graduating from Pratt Institute with a B.A. in fine arts. He

also worked as a freelance designer. After retirement, he enjoyed working as a bartender. He loved making people happy. He was an avid gardener and was very proud of his home, which he meticulously maintained. He was always quick to offer an idea, helping hand, a plant, a drink, or at the very least, a smile. He was a proud member of Demolay in his youth. He was in ROTC, and served in the U.S. Army in the early 1950s. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley Hospice or Teterboro Animal Shelter.

Julius R. LORENZ

Julius Richard Lorenz, 95, of the Township of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Julius is survived by his dearest wife of 65 years, Ruth Lorenz (née Kessler); his loving daughters Kathy Bioletti, Karyn and her husband Tony Bienert, and Krista Lorenz; and seven grandchildren, Melody, Melissa, Joey, Chase, Cole, Emily, and Noah. He also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Greyson. He is predeceased by his parents, Richard and Dora Lorenz, sonin-law Jeffrey Bioletti, along with his many beloved dogs over the years: Tammy, Schnappsie, Misty, Sable, Jasper, Jasmine, and Jinx. Julius retired from Frank A. McBride Company in his 70s as a fire sprinkler engineer/draftsman. Julius served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Julius was a lover of animals and the outdoors, and cherished spending time with his children and his many grandchildren/greatgrandchildren. Interment, George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.

Jane E. GRABOIS

Jane Timmons GraBois, 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Jane was born Sept. 13, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y. On Nov. 8, 1953, she married Edward Timmons. They raised two sons, Eddie and Jerry, and one daughter, Eileen. After Edwardʼs death in 1978, Jane moved to Rockland County, New York, and there met Richard GraBois. They married on July 12, 1985 and after moving to Virginia, they settled in Washington Township, New Jersey. Jane loved meeting new people, and throughout her life continued to add to her circle of friends. Through her work at the Washington Township Public Library and

Owen A. RICE

Jim worked for more than 45 years at The Record newspaper in various departments and retired as advertising manager in 2006. He was an active parishioner of the Church of the Assumption serving as an usher, a funeral altar server, and member of the Beautification Committee. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. The most important roles to Jim were those of husband, father, brother, and friend. Interment at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.

Owen A. Rice Jr., 68, of Westwood, passed away on May 13, 2021. The son of the late Catherine H. and Owen A. Rice Sr. of Westwood, Owen attended St. Josephʼs High School where he played football; the University of New Hampshire where he received a Bachelor of Arts; and Montclair State University where he received a Master of Fine Arts. He was employed by BNY Mellonʼs Pershing as a comJohn M. pany trainer, where he enjoyed a MORRISEY great deal of national and international travel. John Michael Morrisey (Mike), Owen, always a gentleman, 79, passed away May 1, 2021, after a was an accomplished guitarist long journey with heart disease. entertaining his family who joined Mike was born Jan. 7, 1942 in him in song…often off key! Addi- Park Ridge to John and Ernestine tionally, he was a talented artist. His Morrisey. He graduated from Park paintings are treasured by family Ridge High School and the Massaand friends. A favorite piece hangs chusetts Institute of Technology locally at P.J. Finneganʼs. (MIT). Mike devoted his 37-year He was also a lifelong Giants career as a business consultant at fan starting with the Yale Bowl IBM, which took the family to New years. At the familyʼs highly antici- York, Kansas, Connecticut, and pated annual LBI vacation, he was finally to Georgia. in charge of tide charts and was Mike was predeceased by his always the last one to leave the wife Beryl (Hamlen), of MarbleWilliam N. beach. head, Mass. Mike is survived by his MORIATES Owen is survived by his two daughters Jill Morrisey and Bonnie William Nicholas Moraites, sisters, Maureen R. Nolan (widow Bryson, son-in-law Chris Bryson, 65, passed peacefully on Sunday, of Robert B. Nolan), and Christine grandchildren Will and Caroline May 9, 2021, from Covid-19 pneu- R. Mulhauser (wife of George). He Bryson, all of Sandy Springs, Geormonia. was predeceased by his brother, gia, and his brother Dennis Morrisey Known throughout New York Dennis H. Rice, and sister, Jeanine of Maynard, Mass., and niece Diane and New Jersey as a rock musician, R. Krist (husband John). His loss is Hamlen of Salem, Mass. jazz-smith, web-maestro, and small deeply mourned by his many nieces business storyteller, Bill was loved and nephews, and great nieces and Virginia A. for his quick humor, continual nephews, cousins and friends. CATUOGNO encouragement, and incredible guitar playing. Few who heard him Virginia Ann Catuogno (née James E. play forgot the experience. DiPietro), born in Brooklyn, N.Y., TOOLEN Bill was born in New York City on Sept. 6, 1935 to Mary and Ralph in 1956. He grew up in Alpine and James E. Toolen, 86, longtime DiPietro, passed away peacefully on attended Tenafly High School resident of Emerson, passed away May 10, 2021 in Emerson. where he wowed Bergen County surrounded by his loving family on Loving wife to Mario P. and beyond with his band Smoker- May 13, 2021. Catuogno (deceased 2005), she is craft, playing clubs such as CBGBs, Jim was born on Feb. 4, 1935 survived by her children Donna, Maxʼs Kansas City, and the Red and raised in Hackensack. He David and his wife Carol, and Marc Rail. He married his high-school resided in Emerson since 1959. He and his wife April, her beloved sweetheart, Carrie Falconer met and married his high school grandchildren Lucas, Alexander, Moraites, who worked and created sweetheart, Lois, and they were Marcus and Julius, and her devoted with him side by side for 44 years. married for 65 years. brother Peter, also known as Benny. Their greatest creations were Jim is survived by his beloved Unapologetically outspoken, their children, who they raised with wife Lois. Adoring father to Lois- she was a big personality who will laughter and inspiration in Erie, Anne (Joseph Goro), Jami, Kath- always be remembered for her love Pennsylvania, and Park Ridge. Bill leen, and William. Predeceased by of cooking, her love of singing, her never missed a chance to say “I love his parents, Owen and Margaret love of betting on the NFL and, you.” Toolen, and in-laws, Louis and above all else, her love of family. Billʼs humility kept his son Fanny Cafone. Cherished brother of Entombment at Garden of Myles (32) grounded as he broke Lenore (D), Owen (D), Patricia (D), Memories, Washington Township. into the music industry as a produc- Joseph (D), John, Genevieve, Peter In lieu of flowers, the family er for artists such as Beyonce, and Penelope. He was uncle to requests donations to St. Judeʼs ChilEminem, and Lil Wayne. Billʼs many nieces and nephews. drenʼs Hospital. entrepreneurial spirit guided his son Chris (31) as he built startups in New Jersey and California. Billʼs knowledge and curiosity inspired WESTWOOD his daughter Elizabeth (28) to become a market researcher in Connecticut. 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her involvement with the Golden Seniors, Jane established many friendships. The family is grateful for all who enriched Janeʼs life. Jane was preceded in death by her father, Stephen Mulcahy, and her mother, Irene Harding Mulcahy; Edward Timmons (husband); Richard GraBois (husband); Dolores Donnary (sister); George Mulcahy (brother); and Doris Timmons (granddaughter). She is survived by her children Eddie (Karen), Jerry (Peggy), and Eileen Linke (Allan); her sister June Ann McManus (Bernard); her brother Bill Logan; sister-in-law Anna Timmons; grandchildren Debra, Michael, Brendan (Shayna), Patrick (Caitlin), Sheila, Mary, Allan, Sean, and Jack; great-grandchildren Justin and Henry; cousin Eddie Hannan; Monica Ann and Brian Hanley; Chuck and Karen GraBois; and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests contributions in Janeʼs memory to Washington Township Public Library, 144 Woodfield Road, Township of Washington, NJ 07676.

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