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Emerson • Hillsdale • Montvale • Park Ridge • River Vale • Township of Washington • Westwood • Woodcliff Lake VOLUME 24 ISSUE 18

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LIGHTNING DETECTION SNAFU AFFECTS THREE TOWNS BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

A lightning detection system —turned off in May due to Westwood Regional Middle School construction—has become a flashpoint among residents, a council member, the mayor and Westwood Regional School District over concerns about public safety and lack of public notice. Moreover, Township of Washington Councilman Michael DeSena wonders why the system needed to be shut down in the first place

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A proposal for a first-ever downtown Westwood microbrewery—to be called Five Dimes Brewery—was presented June 29 before the Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment and is expected for a second hearing in early August. The brewery, which will not serve food but allow food to be purchased at nearby take-out eateries and restaurants, proposes to renovate the now-shuttered LN Grand Building, formerly a hardware 5 & 10 store. The site at 247 Westwood Ave. is midway between Kinderkamack Road and Fairview Avenue. A second hearing is set for Aug. 3, where board professionals will question applicant experts who previously testified, said Christoper Alepa, owner of 247 Westwood Avenue Corporation and a local chiropractor, who owns Select Wellness in Westwood and Fair Lawn. “Iʼve been passionate about beer for a long time,” Alepa told Pascack Press. He said he hoped to have the “limited brewery” operational within six months after final local approvals. According to the proposal, a “limited brewery” is a new type of land use approved only a few years ago by the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission. It notes there are no such facilities in northern Bergen County, and only three microbreweries operating in Bergen County, with one in Hackensack being the closest.

Alepa said the name Five Dimes Brewery was a tribute to the former LN Grand five-anddime store—a downtown fixture for 60 years. The proposal seeks a use variance for a so-called “limited brewery”—a use not permitted in the current CBD-SPE (Central Business District-Special Pedestrian Environment) Zone. The proposal was initially filed in November but the applicant revised the plans to reduce the scope of the proposed microbrewery. The revised plans eliminated a restaurant operation, reduced seating capacity to 68 seats from 132 seats originally proposed, and reduced rooftop seats from 47 proposed in November to 14, while adding improved landscaping and skylights to show the brewery below. Alepa said the rooftop area will feature a “green roof” with 50 percent of the area occupied by small trees, plants and other landscaping. The proposed microbrewery features 12 parking spaces, plus a trash container on site. “The facility will produce and bottle craft beers, sell beer for on-premises consumption as part of a tour, offer samples to visitors, sell manufactured beer for offpremises consumption, and as an accessory component, sell retail items such as gift cards and related merchandise,” said an application document submitted. The facility is proposed to be open for tours Monday through Thursday, 4–11 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, noon to 1

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The LN Grand five-and-dime (top) had offered nostalgia and novelty finds before closing its doors on Westwood Avenue last year. Now, an application before the Zoning Board seeks to renovate the vacant space, and, with a nod to its history, create the Five Dimes Brewery (bottom). a.m.; and Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. A tour is required by state law of visitors to New Jersey microbreweries before alcohol can be consumed or purchased. Three employees are proposed, including a brewmaster, assistant and hostess. Nearby restaurants may get a boost in business due to the microbrewery not serving food, Alepa said, and an increase in pedestrian traffic due to the breweryʼs later opening and closing hours. The proposal notes that the use of an existing building traditionally used for retailing “is a good fit...and it is a use that can

attract customers from outside Westwood thereby making them more familiar with what downtown Westwood has to offer.” Applicant traffic consultant Michael Marris Associates, Mahwah, estimated that the business will generate a need for a total of 41 parking spaces during peak operating hours, with 12 spaces currently existing on site. Marris and Alepa conducted a parking survey of available metered on-street parking and open spaces in three nearby municipal lots during peak traffic periods.

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B ck in time... We go back 90 years to the summer of 1930, when the Prohibition-era Pascack Valley was prime real estate for bootleggers. SEE PAGE 4

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To the editor: On June 25 and again later in the Pascack Press, the mayors of

Hillsdale, Montvale, River Vale, and Woodcliff Lake released a joint statement stating their opposition to the recent unanimous decision by the Pascack Valley Board of Education to vacate the mascot of Pascack Valley High School—the Indians. While the mayors are certainly entitled to express opinions, they did so in a manner that diminished the many hundreds of students, parents, teachers, and community members who spoke intelligently, passionately, and with great depth of reasoning for a combined five hours over two board meetings. They did not attend the meetings (or dismissed what they heard) and paid attention to only the vitriolic emails they receive from a minority of their constituents. They explained away the decision as a “knee-jerk reaction” to recent national issues involving race and as a “symptom” of the 24-hour

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New Jerseyʼs Covid-19delayed and mostly vote-by-mail primary elections July 7 went off with better-than-average turnout but few surprises for nominations for U.S. President, U.S. senator, congressional seats, county freeholders and local elections. Given that this was the first almost exclusive vote-by-mail primary balloting in state history— ordered by Gov. Phil Murphy in May to prevent spread of Covid19—the primary election represented a trial run for a statewide vote-by-mail November presidential election should the coronavirus pandemic hamper in-person voting. In Pascack Valley towns, most local Democratic and Republican party races were uncontested for party nominations. Incumbent President Donald J. Trump, running uncontested for the Republican Presidential nomination, and presumptive Democratic nominee Joseph R. Biden easily took top spots. With half of the votes counted July 10, Biden had 520,022 votes to Bernie Sandersʼ 76,914 votes, although Sanders dropped out of contention a couple months ago. For Democratic nomination for U.S. senator, incumbent Cory Booker grabbed 526,246 votes and challenger Lawrence Hamm

63,923 with a little over 50 percent counted. In the Republican primary to

oppose Booker, Rikin Mehta held a lead over Hirsh Singh 92,820 to 80,779 with 53 percent of votes

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SETTING THE SCENE: Above left, the Pascack Reformed Church as it would have looked in 1930 when a bootlegger fired at Herman Tice from behind a gravestone. Above right, Herman Tice is pictured standing in the second row at far left among fellow members of the Pascack Grange in 1909. The Grange was a nationwide organization that promoted the interests of farmers, and the Pascack chapter was founded in 1904 in Woodcliff Lake. In later decades, as farming fell off the local radar, it was more of a social club. (Photos from the archives of the Pascack Historical Society)

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Ninety years ago, America was in the midst of the era known as Prohibition. The 18th Amendment, ratified by Congress in 1919, rendered the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages illegal from 1920 until 1933. Of course, there were still plenty of people who wanted to drink, and producing, selling and transporting illegal spirits was a big business. Those involved in the trade were known as bootleggers. The term dated back to the 19th century, when men could hide contraband in their tall boots. In the Pascack Valley, our many farms, surrounded by acres of forests and fields, were ideal locations for bootleggers to set up shop and operate stills. Some local residents were willing participants, lending space in their barns and profiting from the illicit business. Others who were less enthusiatic sometimes found them-

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selves on the wrong side of bad characters. One such story happened 90 years ago and involved Woodcliff Lake farmer Herman Tice, of Chestnut Ridge Road. “Herman Tice, well-known fruit farmer of the Chestnut Ridge section, revealed this week that he was shot at one night about a month ago by someone crouching behind a tombstone in the Park Ridge Reformed Church cemetery, while he was passing along Pascack Road,” wrote the Paterson Morning Call on July 23, 1930. “Tice never reported the matter to the police, he said, because he feared it would only incense his enemies and result in further attacks upon him,” it continued. Tice, age 72, had a history with the bootleggers. In fact, it wasnʼt the first time they had fired upon him. A pair of bootleggers, John Nehrings and John Orlandi, each of Haverstraw, N.Y., had been operating a distillery opposite the Tice farm on Chestnut Ridge Road. In July of 1929, it was raid-

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ed and destroyed by police. Nehrings and Orlandi were convinced Tice had tipped off the cops, although Tice vehemently denied it. They demanded he give them $500 in restitution. On July 16, 1929 they sent a message to let Tice know they were serious. The men drove past his Chestnut Ridge Road farm and fired five shots at his house. The next day, when they came by to collect the cash, police were waiting. Blocking Chestnut Ridge Road (then a much smaller path), they forced the two men to bring their truck to a halt. Police arrested Nehrings and Orlandi and searched the truck, finding two empty beer barrels. In the grass they found a gun that one of the men had tossed. At Hillsdale Police Headquarters, Nehrings and Orlandi said under questioning that they were in league with New Jersey state troopers. According to them, the troopers had agreed to protect them for $1,000. Bail for Orlandi, the leader of the band, was set at $5,000, equivPublisher Assistant Editor Art Director Director of Advertising

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alent to about $77,000 today. Nehringsʼ bail was set at $2,000. In July of 1930, John C. Storms, publisher of Park Ridgebased weekly newspaper The Local, wrote a tongue-in-cheek article about the local bootlegger phenomenon that he called “Quick riches in renting barns.” Storms wrote that all one needed for easy money was a barn, plenty of water, and an elastic conscience. “Have you an old barn that isnʼt worth burning down?” Storms began, going on to write that there is plenty of money to be made “if you will close your eyes, ears and mouth after you rent out your barn.” Openly exposing the criminalsʼ methods, he told of a group going around trying to rent barns in the Pascack Valley, and the lucrative offers they were making to local farmers. The bootleggers had even approached him with an offer, he said. Two days after the article came out, Stormsʼ own barn was burned down.

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At least a dozen Township residents opposed to a proposed 48-unit senior “adult independent

parking area to be completely underground and hidden from view,” Tsapatsaris wrote. The proposed 55-plus development would transform a 3.1acre vacant, wooded plot between the backyards of homes on Ridge-

with tentative plans for the proposal and informally reached out to them. Nick Tsapatsaris is a registered engineer and architect, and serves as president of Lakos Construction, Inc., who will build the proposed complex.

Michael Proto, said the preliminary plans show two proposed four-story-high elevator housing shafts. Neighbors said the developer plans to remove nearly 180 mature trees, which could affect stormwater runoff, as well as affect access to and use of a nearby public school and park. Moreover, they were concerned about intrusions on nearby homesʼ privacy by residents in the new senior complex. “There are plans to jam a three-story senior living complex between the elementary school and the residential homes on Ridgewood Boulevard East. The property is designated a Class AA District. As I understand it, the complex would require 5 acres while the property in question is only 3.1 acres,” said Proto. Proto sent out a message to Washington Elementary School

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“Given that Washington Township is a unique sleepy bedroom community, a great deal of care was taken to design a project that would deliver that feeling. The design was intentionally split into three buildings consisting of one building with 44 units and two townhomes with two units each,” said Tsapatsaris via email July 6. “The massing of the smaller freestanding homes near Pascack is intended to blend in with the surrounding single family homes. The larger building which contains 44 residences is purposefully hidden in the center of the property where the topography permits the entire

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ability of small artistic performances, especially in this time of physical and social distancing, when many artists and businesses that support local arts have been impacted by closures and safety regulations. By designating several locations downtown as outdoor performance areas, the Borough of Westwood has enabled Celebrate Westwood to help create a safe,

inviting atmosphere in which to enjoy the arts, even if itʼs just for a few minutes while shopping or longer while enjoying a meal outside. All performers and performances will adhere to social distancing guidelines. Artists bookings based on application and slot availability. For more information or to apply, see celebratewestwood.org.

CHANGES TO WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY AT PARKSIDE CHURCH

Effective August 1, the food distribution events currently held each Friday afternoon will be suspended until September. According to the food pantryʼs coordinator, Lisa Bontemps, “We have been very happy to be able to form this pop-up pantry during the COVID crisis on a weekly basis to provide muchneeded food for an average of 150 people each week. But as we rely on volunteers in the community who in some cases are going back to work or school in the fall, and as we see decreasing numbers showing up or food each week,

the decision was made that holding these events on a monthly basis would be more sustainable for the long-term.” The remaining food pantry dates for this summer are as follows: Fridays, July 17, July 24 and July 31 from 4:30–6 p.m. There are no dates during August. The food pantry will resume in September with a new schedule: the fourth Tuesday each month from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Dates are Sept. 22, Oct. 27 and Nov. 24. Anyone in need of food may come and receive an assortment of pantry staples as well as fresh veg-

etables, dairy, bakery items, and bread. These food distribution events have been made possible by an ongoing partnership with Connex4NPO a NJ Nonprofit Corporation that rescues food from a variety of retail and wholesale food sources. Donations of non-perishable items are needed on a regular basis and may be dropped off in the donation box in front of the church located at 545 Fourth Ave. in Westwood. For more information or to volunteer, contact Lisa Bontemps at lisab.ww4allages@gmail.com

RETIREMENT PLANS CAN BE SIMPLE employer contribution limits for a SIMPLE IRA? Each year the employer must decide to do either a matching contribution (the lesser of the employeeʼs salary deferral or 3% of the employeeʼs compensation) or nonmatching contribution of 2% of an employeeʼs compensation (limited to $280,000 for 2019). All participants in the plan must be notified of the employerʼs decision. When must contributions be deposited? Employee deferrals should be deposited as soon as administratively feasible, but no later than 30 days following the last day of the month in which the amounts would otherwise have been payable to the employee. These rules also apply to selfemployed individuals. The employer contributions deadline is the due date of the employerʼs tax return, including extensions. Can there be a vesting scheduled with a SIMPLE IRA? There is no vesting schedule with this type of plan – both employer and employee are immediately 100% vested. How are withdrawals from SIMPLE IRAs taxed? Withdrawals from this type of account are taxed as ordinary income. However, if a participant is younger than age 59? and makes a withdrawal within the first two years of plan participation, he or she will owe a 25% IRS penalty and ordinary income taxes on the amount withdrawn. After the initial two years of plan participation, the 25% IRS penalty is reduced to 10% for pre 59? withdrawals. Exceptions to the 10% penalty on traditional IRAs are also exceptions to the 25% penalty for SIMPLE IRAs. Direct transfers to another SIMPLE IRA will not be subject to this penalty. Can the assets in a SIMPLE IRA be rolled over? Participants are able to roll over funds from one SIMPLE plan to another at any time. After two years of participation, employees may roll assets to a traditional or SEP IRA without tax penalties. As with any investment alternative, you should check with your Financial Advisor to evaluate the best option for your financial situation. Wells Fargo Advisors does not provide legal or tax advice. Be sure to consult with your tax and legal advisors before taking any action that could have tax or legal consequences. Please keep in mind that transferring or rolling over assets to an IRA is just one of multiple options for your retirement plan. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, including investment options and fees and expenses, which should be understood and carefully considered. Wells Fargo Advisors does not provide legal or tax advice. Be sure to consult with your tax and legal advisors before taking any

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Editorʼs note: The following article is for informational purposes only. If you own a small business (or are selfERIC KOHLMEIER employed), there are many retirement plan alternatives available to help you and your employees plan your financial future. One popular option for organizations such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and non-profit organizations to consider is the SIMPLE (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees) Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Unlike some retirement plans, there are specific criteria a business must meet to participate in a SIMPLE IRA plan. Here are the answers to commonly asked questions about this type of retirement plan: Can any business establish a SIMPLE IRA plan? Self-employed individuals and employers with fewer than 100 employees may adopt a SIMPLE plan. However, the business must not maintain any other employersponsored retirement plan where contributions are made or accrued during the calendar year in which the SIMPLE plan is effective. (This does not apply to plans that cover only union employees who are excluded from the SIMPLE plan.) What is the deadline for establishing such a plan in order for it to qualify for the 2019 tax year? The IRS deadline for establishing SIMPLE IRA plans for the current year is Oct. 1. Afterward, plans can only be established for the next tax year. An exception to Oct. 1 exists if the business is a newly established company and has never sponsored a SIMPLE IRA plan. Which employees are eligible to participate in this type of plan? An eligible employee is one who has received at least $5,000 in compensation from the employer during any two prior calendar years (does not need to be consecutive years) and who is reasonably expected to receive at least $5,000 compensation during the current year. In the planʼs initial agreement, the employer is able to reduce the amount of compensation and the number of years required. However, there is no required participation for this plan – eligible employees can choose whether or not they want to participate and contribute. How much can employees contribute to the plan through salary deferral? The maximum salary deferral limit to a SIMPLE IRA plan for 2019 cannot exceed $13,000. If an employee is age 50 or older before Dec. 31, then an additional catchup contribution of $3,000 is permitted. What are the maximum

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are many beverages in the store that claim to provide “better hydration,” but often these are packed with sugar, artificial flavors, food dyes, and other harmful chemicals, not to mention that they are typically packed in plastic bottles, which are bad for you and the environment. Avoid electrolyte drinks (Pedialyte or Gatorade), and certainly avoid soda and coffee. None of these drinks count as water. In fact, coffee dehydrates you, so if you do drink coffee, you must add an extra glass of water to the amount you drink that day. Drink your water in either a glass water bottle or a stainless steel water bottle if you are on the go, at work, or at school. People are usually surprised by my answer when they ask me if juicing is healthy. Fruit juices are not good for your brain or your body because they contain all of the sugar of the fruit and none of the healthy fiber of the fruit. Instead of drinking orange juice, eat an orange. That will get you a large amount of Vitamin C which also helps with coronavirus. Smoothies are a better option if you enjoy having a drink in the morning because they include all the important vitamins, minerals, and fiber of the fruit or vegetable. On a side note, not only is Vitamin C very good for you during this pandemic, but Vitamin D and Zinc have also been shown to have some positive influence on your immune system when fighting this virus. You should also find out about the water quality in your home and community. Does it have a lot of fluoride, lead, or chlorine? If so, you should invest in a high-quality water filter designed to filter out these harmful chemicals. Typical water filters wonʼt cut it. This does not just go for your drinking water; you can also be

exposed to chemicals in the water when you shower or bathe. Many companies can install water filters for your shower as well. You should take an active interest to find out what is in your water in the first place, how dangerous some of these additives, chemicals, and heavy metals may be, and which steps you need to take to protect yourself from them. As far as hydration, when you drink water is almost as important as simply ensuring you drink it. We should be drinking two glasses of warm lemon water when we wake up, as well as a glass thirty minutes before breakfast, thirty minutes before lunch, thirty minutes before dinner, and right before bed. Donʼt drink water after a meal because it dilutes the food, making it harder to digest. Instead, drinking water before meals has been shown to help lubricate the alimentary tract, making digestion more efficient and thereby helping people lose weight, as well. After a workout, remember to replenish your fluids by drinking water. If you are on your period, drinking more water will help prevent PMS, cramping, and irritability. If you drink alcohol, I recommend having a glass of water for each alcoholic drink you consume to keep your brain and body hydrated. This will not only be helpful for your brain and body in the long run, but will also help prevent a hangover the next day. Many headaches are due to dehydration. If you frequently suffer from headaches, consider your water intake. Odds are, you are not drinking enough water. So donʼt take an aspirin; instead, enact a plan and set goals to drink more water. For instance, try to drink half of your daily water goal by noon. Use a big glass water bottle and keep it within reach.

Keeping the brain hydrated helps to maximize and unleash the brainʼs potential to function at optimal levels and improve quality of life. Think of the brain as a grape. If you do not give it enough water, it will shrink and shrivel up and turn into a raisin. Do not let this happen to your brain. The key to any disease is prevention. Keep your brain and body strong with this simple, easy, and affordable solution. And keep in mind, water also makes your hair and skin look beautiful and helps improve libido, digestion, circulation, energy, and sleep. With regard to Covid-19, the more frequently you drink the better. If you drink a sip of water every 20 minutes, the virus is more likely to enter the esophagus and digestive track where it will be killed by your stomach acid and bacteria. Apple cider vinegar, fermented foods, and probiotics are all natural ways to help this process work more efficiently. Another way to protect yourself is to add a couple of drops of tea tree oil to coconut oil and swish it around in your mouth for 30 seconds and spit it out. Perform this ritual every morning immediately after waking up, even before you talk. These tips are not a guarantee, but if you combine them with proper sunlight and Vitamin D, you will reduce your chances of the virus entering your lungs and you getting sick from coronavirus. Remember if you are obese, diabetic, have heart disease, and are either elderly or immunocompromised, you are more likely to die from Covid-19, so you need to protect yourself. Do not let people

touch you or get in your “safe space” if they may have been exposed to Covid-19 in the last 14 days. Now some good news. Holy Name Medical Center, which is the hospital at the epicenter of New Jerseyʼs coronavirus pandemic, announced they currently have zero Covid-19 patients. Also, Governor Murphy stated that in the entire state of New Jersey for this pandemic only one child under 18 years of age has passed away from this novel coronavirus. The death rates are continuing to get lower and lower in New Jersey and in the entire country. As cases go up and death rates go down, that means the virus is becoming less and less fatal than originally predicted. Remember the news is creating fear and is only reporting the increase in cases and is not reporting the decrease in death tolls. The news will always focus on the bad and not report the good. You can still be informed by researching on your own, but please do not get your information from the mainstream media or on social media. If you are a new patient who is interested in improving your health and well-being in a natural way without using drugs, call (201) 261-2150 or email me at info@kaplanbrainandbody.com and set up an appointment either in person or virtually! The first 7 people to respond to this offer will get half of their first 2 visits (save over $200) if you mention this article. Function better, feel better, live better.

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Initially, the proposal was said to be submitted to the Planning Board, although several residents said the developer needs a use variance, a parking variance, and a height variance based on initial site plans. However, Pascack Press confirmed that the application will be submitted to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which handles applications requiring variances from township code. The proposed site for the 55plus senior living complex is in the Class AA Single-Family, half-acre Residential District Zone. At the June 29 council meeting, most council members did not appear to know about the application when resident Joseph Scalia,

Letters to the editor on Civil Rights called for an end to the use of Native American images and team names by non-Native schools. In 2012, the United Nations condemned American references by sports teams as a part of the stereotyping that “obscures understanding of the reality of Native Americans today and instead helps to keep alive racially discriminatory attitudes.” In 2015 President Obama, speaking at the White House Tribal Nations Conference, denounced the “names and mascots of sports teams that perpetuate negative stereotypes of Native Americans.” There are literally hundreds more organizations and companies over many years that support vacating such mascots. And, of course, it has been a matter of contention at Pascack Valley High School for close to

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two decades. So, despite what your message conveyed, this is not some unthinking reaction to current events. This is not a culture war that your political party must first foment and then resist in order to score points with your base. Itʼs not MAGA versus the Snowflakes. Itʼs a non-political, pro-American, prohumanistic resolution of importance that informed and compassionate people have strived to achieve for several decades. As government officials, you must set a better example for our students and community. I commend the Board for their transparent and organized process. And while I have not always agreed with him, I believe Dr. Gunderson handles all Board proceedings with great fairness, respect, patience, intelligence, and aplomb. Adam Shapiro River Vale

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Ridgewood Boulevard East, voiced concerns about “overdevelopment in town.” Scalia told members that the proposed multifamily development is less than 50 feet from the school. On a flyer circulated among neighbors opposed to the development, the developmentʼs boundary is alleged to be “only 26 feet from adjoining residents.” Scalia said the planned development directly impacts students attending adjacent Washington Elementary School, located on School Street, which lies in front of the proposed multifamily development. The elementary school is part of Westwood Regional School District. On June 29, Council President Stacey Feeney said “we will closely be monitoring” the proposal. Mayor Peter Calamari urged residents to make sure their voices are heard and to speak out at Planning

and Zoning meetings. He repeated the same points in his “Mayorʼs Letter” to residents mailed out June 30. Also being proposed a few blocks away at 620 Pascack Road is an 85-unit, 100-bed assisted living facility on the site of Washington Township Tennis and Fitness Club. Its next hearing before the Zoning Board is set for July 21. “The boards weigh the applicable zoning ordinances and codes as well as the Townshipʼs master plan in making their decisions. But they also weigh another factor, HEAVILY. And that factor is input from the public,” said Calamari in his June 30 Mayorʼs Letter. “The nature and type of comments and opinions that are expressed can range from quality of life, traffic, property value impacts, population density, tax implication, school enrollment, emergency services impacts and

many many others,” added Calamari. A half-dozen Ridgewood Boulevard East residents met with Pascack Press in early July to note objections to the proposal. They oppose the high density of rental units on a narrow strip of land (3.1 acres) inside a residential zone which normally permits only single-family homes. Moreover, they feel the development poses a safety risk to the local elementary school and recreational field due to increased traffic. However, most neighbors expressing concerns declined to provide their names “because the developer asked that nothing be said which could damage the perception of the project,” said one homeowner who lives several streets away.

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THE SAVVY SENIOR: Video calling solutions for seniors

Dear Concerned, Video chatting is a great way to stay connected and keep tabs on an elder parent when you canʼt be there, but itʼs even more important now during this pandemic as many isolated seniors are also suffering from chronic loneliness. To help connect you and your mom virtually, there are various products on the market that offer simple video calling for seniors who have limited ability or experience with technology. Here are four devices to consider. GrandPad: This is a top option for simple video calling, and much more. The GrandPad is an 8inch tablet specifically designed for seniors, ages 75 and older. It comes with a stylus, a charging cradle and 4G LTE built-in so it works anywhere within the Consumer Cellular network— home Wi-Fi is not required. Ready to go right out of the box, GrandPad provides a simplified menu of big icons and large text for only essential features, providing clutter-free, one-touch access to make and receive video calls, send voice emails, view photos and videos, listen to personalized music, check the weather, play games, browse the Internet and more. A GrandPad tablet costs $250 plus $40 monthly service fee and is sold through Consumer Cellular at GrandPad.net or call 888-5451425.

Amazonʼs Echo Show: With its built-in camera and screen, the voice-command Echo Show also provides a simple way to have faceto-face chats with your mom, but sheʼll need home Wi-Fi installed. Echo Shows, which come in three screen sizes—5-inch ($90), 8-inch ($130) and 10-inch ($230) —will let your mom make and receive video calls to those who have their own device, or who have the Alexa app installed on their smartphone or tablet. Once you set up her contacts, to make a call your mom could simply say, “Alexa, call my daughter” And when you call her, she would ask Alexa to answer the call (or ignore it). Thereʼs also a feature called “drop-in” that would let you video call your momʼs device anytime without her having to answer it. Available at Amazon.com, the Echo Show also offers thousands of other features your mom would enjoy like voice-activated access to news, weather, her favorite music and much more. If you decide to order an Echo Show device for mom, be sure your ask Amazon to mark it as a gift so it doesnʼt get tied to your Amazon account. For instructions to help your mom set it up, or if she doesnʼt have a smartphone, go to Amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html, and type in “Help Loved Ones Set Up Their Echo Show Remotely” in the “find more solutions” bar. ViewClix: This is a smart picture frame specifically designed for elderly seniors that lets family members make video calls, send photos and post virtual sticky notes with messages to their loved oneʼs ViewClix from their smartphone, tablet or computer. Seniors, however, cannot initiate video calls from their ViewClix. Home Wi-Fi is also required. Available in two sizes—10inch for $199, and 15-inch for $299—you can learn more about this product at ViewClix.com. Facebook Portal: If your

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The Bergen County Parks Commission reports that due to safety concerns in this uncertain environment, all golf outings on county courses have been cancelled for 2020. Accordingly, the Westwood Charity Golf Outing will not take place in September and its organizers, Skip Kelley and Peter Grefrath, look forward to the next WCGO, which will now be scheduled for the first Thursday in September 2021. In lieu of the 24th Annual WCGO, Skip and Peter would like to accept contributions from past

and current participants, as well as members of the public and local businesses, in order to continue offering scholarships to the upcoming class of 2021 graduates. “Any contribution will be appreciated by one or more of our bright, future leaders,” the organizers said. Over the past 23 years, the WCGO has raised more than $125,000 for charities and scholarships. If you would like to make a contribution, kindly send it to: Westwood Charity Golf Outing Scholarship Fund, 37 Goodwin Terrace, Westwood, NJ 07675.

mom is a Facebook user, a voicecommand Facebook portal (see portal.facebook.com) is another simple way to stay connected— home Wi-Fi is needed. Portals, which come in three sizes—the original 10-inch Portal ($179), the 8-inch Mini ($129) and

the massive 15-and-a-half-inch Portal Plus ($279)— are like Echo Shows, except they connect through Facebook. With a Portal, your mom can video call your smartphone or tablet (and vice versa) using Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp.

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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simple devices that can help tech-challenged seniors with video calls? My BY JIM MILLER 80-year-old mother has been isolating herself for months now in fear of the coronavirus and I havenʼt been able to see her face-to-face in quite a while. —Concerned Daughter

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3. Confine dogs to certain areas. Dog owners may want to let their pets roam free in their yards. But homeowners about to put their properties up for sale may want to confine their fourlegged friends to certain areas. Thatʼs because dog urine can be high in nitrogen. Nitrogen itself is not harmful to lawns, but in high concentrations it can contribute to yellow or brown spots. Also, highly acidic dog urine may even adversely affect pH levels in the soil. Curb appeal can go a long way toward helping homeowners sell their homes, and a lush lawn can be used to catch the eye of prospective buyers.

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potential radon threat, and those that pose the biggest threat are designated as Zone 1, while those with the lowest threat are Zone 3. Homeowners building their homes can contact their stateʼs radon office via www.epa.gov to determine which zone their property is in. In addition to learning which radon zone theyʼre in, homeowners building new homes can ask their builders to take the following measures so their homesʼ interiors are as resistant to radon as possible. • Install a layer of clean gravel or aggregate beneath the slab or flooring system. • Lay polyethylene sheeting on top of the gravel layer. • Include a gas-tight venting pipe from the gravel level through the building to the roof. • Seal and caulk the foundation thoroughly. Learn more about radon, including how to determine radon levels in your home, at www.epa.gov.

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• Be available. Limiting the time an agent can show the house to potential buyers is in no one's best interest. Sellers should be ready and willing to open their homes, which is the best way to make a sale. An agent may suggest a lock box so the home can be shown when homeowners are not on the property. • Make suggested renovations. Agents know which features can make or break a sale. Homeowners should be amenable to certain suggestions, such as neutral paint colors, removing personal effects and clearing clutter.

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value proposition. We believe that stepping out of the industryʼs comfort zone and continually advancing our technology offerings will ensure that we successfully forge ahead into the future.” Founded in 1991, Terrie OʼConnor Realtors has become a well known, full service real estate firm with approximately 400 sales associates throughout northern New Jersey and southern New York. As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International, the company is part of the largest global real estate network with over 4,300 offices in over 70 countries.

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“I have been in communication with the (District) Business Administrator on a consistent basis. He assured me this afternoon that the system will be functional again in approximately two weeks,” stated Calamari July 8 in an online mayorʼs message. “When the system is operational I will have the signs uncovered, the information updated on the townʼs website and have another Swift Reach message sent out. Please continue to exercise caution when using the parks and fields especially during inclement weather,” he advised. However, DeSena said he believed that the developer in charge of middle school construction should never have turned off the detection system for such a long period. He said he should have removed the lightning detection system quickly and reinstalled it in the new location. Calamari agreed with DeSena. Asked about Covid-19ʼs possible impacts on construction, DeSena said that should not have played any role in the lightning detection system. “This should have never been down. Why didnʼt they disassemble it and get it running in the new location?” questioned DeSena. “This is an everyday risk to our children and citizens. Our people are our biggest asset. Itʼs mindboggling that this [shutdown] happened.” He added, “There are missteps that occurred. This should have been handled better.”

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The 125th Anniversary of Park Ridge 9th Annual Recreation Car Show has been rescheduled to Saturday, Sept. 12 at the town pool parking lot, 115 Colony Ave. Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon and the event runs until 3 p.m., with trophies presented at 2:30. The rain date is Sept. 19. On the day of the show, exhibitor registration costs $20. Spectators are welcome for free.

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Steven L. Cordova of Emerson passed away April 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Catherine, and cherished stepfather of Erik Frins. Survived by his loving mother Ruth Cordova and brother Rick Cordova, Steve was predeceased by his father Luis D. Cordova. Steve grew up in Hillsdale. After graduating Pascack Valley High School, he attended New England School of Photography in Massachusetts. Steve enjoyed a career that took him around the world and in cities across the United States as Vice President of sales and marketing for Samsung, prior to his retirement. Steve was an avid fan of the New York Jets. He was known for his sense of humor, generosity, and knowledge and enjoyment of music. Steve is deeply missed by all that knew and loved him, including his faithful dog, Bear. A celebration of his life will take place at a later time.

Paul has been one of the most in-demand studio musicians, having performed on countless jingles, feature films and TV sound tracks. On staff at NBC he spent ten years in Johnny Carsonʼs Tonight Show Band before the program moved to Los Angeles. Paul has recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Paul Anka as well as many others. He also toured with Frank Sinatra and performed on two world tours with Gene Harris and the Philip Morris Super Band. During the course of his diverse career, he played many Broadway shows, among them No Strings, The Music Man, The Will Rogers Follies and Beauty and the Beast. In 1987 and 1989 he had the honor of being named “Most Valuable Player” by the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paulʼs memory can be made to the Musiciansʼ Emergency Relief Fund by visiting Erf.local802afm.org/donate or by check to Emergency Relief Fund Attn: Andrew Schwartz, P.O. Box 153, Local 802 AFM, 322 W. 48th Street, New York, NY 10036.

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Paul Faulise, 88, of River Vale, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Karen; his children, Noelle Beckemeyer and her husband Tim, Sheryl Kilby and her husband Jim and his grandchildren Nicole, Kyle, Jake and Shane. could Paul readily be described as a Renaissance Man. In addition to a highly successful 60-plus year career in virtually every aspect of the music business, he found time to write bass trombone instruction books, and had a passion for wine, photography, and the latest technology, all while being a devoted husband and loving father. A native of Buffalo, NY, he studied the tenor trombone in high school before switching to the bass trombone in his senior year. He played with the Buffalo Philharmonic before being drafted into the Army. While serving in Europe, he toured with the Seventh Army Symphony. After being discharged in 1956 he moved to New York City to attend the Manhattan School of Music. It was at this time that he began playing with the big bands of Les Elgart and Billy May. Paul first became known to jazz audiences for his work with Kai Windingʼs trombone group. He can be heard on recordings of such jazz luminaries as Cannonball Adderley, Oscar Peterson, Art Farmer, JJ Johnson, Jimmy Smith, Paul Desmond, Charlie Mingus and Bill Evans.

Jennifer Ruh, 46, passed away Thursday night, July 9, 2020, peacefully in her sleep after an ongoing battle with cancer. Iʼm Jenniferʼs brother and I have the honor of writing this life story of the most beautiful, caring, positive and inspirational sister, daughter, sister-inlaw and friend anyone could ask for. Jennifer suffered from Spina Bifida and was confined to a wheelchair. Although she was dealt these cards she never stopped smiling. Jennifer graduated from Emerson High School where she went to dances, the prom and graduation despite being the only person in a chair. Jennifer then went on to graduate from BCC. The only one to go to college, I might add. Jenniferʼs father, George, passed away 15 years ago and ever since Jennifer and our mom, Kathy, have been inseparable. Both looking after each other for love, support and friendship. They did everything together from shopping at the Christmas Tree Shop or taking a cruise to the Bahamas. Jennifer always tried to be self supportive and very rarely asked for help. Now me, Bryan, her absolute biggest supporter. Anyone who knows me knows Iʼd have killed for her. Anytime I needed a friend, and vice versa, we were there for each other. When I got married Jennifer told my mom to give me her diamond so I could get engaged to Andrea. Jennifer

absolutely adored her and Andrea the same. Jennifer had so many “aunts and uncles” that I just canʼt name them all. But just know that without your help through the years, well who knows. Jennifer had friends but one in particular, Gabby, was her forever friend. They went everywhere together. But I think Jenʼs best memories would be going to the theater, or Monday night American Idol. Jennifer was part of a wheelchair dance team called Roll Call. When she was dancing she was smiling and having so much fun. It was a feeling of such accomplishment and always made us so proud of her. They were like her family. Iʼll end with this…We love you, kiddo! Mom will be OK. Go fly with the angels and say hello to Dad.

Mary C. HAZEN

Mary C. (DeNegri) Hazen, age 95, of Washington Township, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Born in Paterson and raised in Fair Lawn, she resided in Washington Township for the last 64 years. Mary enjoyed cooking, telling a good joke, and spending time with her loving family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her beloved husband Harold Hazen, her loving and devoted children; Harold Hazen, Jr., and wife Kathy, and Alexander Hazen, and wife Barbara. Cherished grandmother of Dawn Koutouzis and her husband Alexander, Michael Hazen and his wife Christine, Kirk Hazen and his wife Lydia and Karna Driscoll and her husband Micah. Great-grandmother of Grace, Alexander, and Joseph Koutouzis, Charlie Hazen, Serenity, James, Enoch, Caspian, and Helen Driscoll, Josiah and Benaiah Hazen, and Madalyn and Saige Addison. Dear sister of the late Fred, Alexander, and Carmella DeNegri. She is also survived by many adoring nieces and nephews. Interment, George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. In lieu of a repast, a celebration of Maryʼs life will be held at a later date.

Leslie S. ZORGO

Leslie S. Zorgo of Woodcliff Lake passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Deppert) for 46 years. Devoted father of Cathy Zorgo-Bignolas and her husband Gilles. Dear brother of Suzanne Zorgo. He was a United States Army veteran of the Viet Nam War, serving in the 196th Light Infantry Brigade. He retired from Mutual of America, as a Second Vice President of Field Consulting Services

in New York City. He greatly enjoyed retirement by traveling, spending time at home and tending to his yard. He was an avid sports fan and loved to cheer for the New York Yankees In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Leslie Zorgo to the Tri-Boro Food Pantry, 65 Pascack Road, Park Ridge, NJ 07656.

Eleanor C. CAUWELS

Eleanor C. Cauwels of Montvale peacefully passed on Monday, July 6, 2020 in the presence of family. She was 82. Predeceased by her husband Thomas J. Cauwels (2006), her parents, Kenneth E. and M. Irene Bartlett and sister-in-law, Marilyn Bartlett. Cherished mother of Janine Forry and her husband Chris. Devoted sister of Walter “Butch” Bartlett. Loving “Gaga” (grandmother) of Christian, Ryan and Bobby. Favorite aunt to Tracey, Kelley, Michael and their families. Caring step-mother to Joseph, Maureen, Michael and their families. “Ellie,” as she was affectionately known, was a kind and caring person to all who knew her. Ellie had fond memories growing up on Demarest Avenue in Oradell. She always talked about hanging out with friends, walking to and from school, going to the local skating pond and listening to music. Upon graduation from Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, she began working for the State of NJ at the county clerkʼs office. Ellie loved throwing parties, cooking, sitting on the beach, reading Danielle Steel books and spending quality time with her cherished family and friends. After marrying Tom, she also developed a love of the sport of bowling. She began bowling in leagues and made many lifelong friends. After watching her daughter bowl in many programs and tournaments, she started coaching, first assisting at Interstate Lanes then ran the Junior Bowling League Program at Montvale Lanes for many years. As if this wasnʼt enough, Ellie decided to become a business owner and ran the snackbar, “The Soda Frame,” at Montvale Lanes for 18 years. She absolutely loved this job! Ellie cherished all of “her girls” that worked for her. She loved to share their joys, help wipe their tears and watch them grow to be “fine young ladies” as she would say. The people, the conversations and cooking kept Ellie active and social, two things she loved! Most of all, Ellie cherished time spent with family and friends, but nothing compared to time spent with her grandson, Christian. She looked forward to his weekly visits or conversations on FaceTime! The two were inseparable. Her “handsome grandson,” as she would call

him, always put a smile on her face! When not with Christian, Ellie also loved having “ice cream socials” with friends after bowling, hosting Trivial Pursuit game nights, playing cards with family or just sitting down at a table talking and catching up. Ellie also had a passion for animals—all animals. She always had a pet cat or two or three or six! However, recently she really enjoyed going outside and feeding the birds, chipmunks and deer that roamed around her house. Animals always put a smile on Ellieʼs face and warmed her heart! Ellie was quite a special lady and will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial gifts to St. Jude or to support her love of animals, consider Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Feline Health Center. Either would be greatly appreciated.

Sandra BUTWIN

Sandra Butwin, 82, of Montvale, passed away on July 8, 2020. Sandra was born and raised in Westwood, attended the University of Arizona and received her MSW at NYU to work with foster children in New York City. Sandra shared a 54-year love story with her husband Martin, prior to his passing. She is survived by her son Robert Butwin and his partner Terry Sommerville, daughter Caryn Butwin Sokol and her husband Adam, five cherished grandchildren, Connor, Erin and Tyler Butwin and Emily and Nikki Sokol, and her brothers Harvey Coleman, Ronald Coleman and William Coleman. Sandra eventually became a resident of Arizona but enjoyed spending her time with family and friends in New Jersey, as well. Contributions can be made to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.

Thomas W. ADAMS JR.

Thomas William Adams, Jr., 88, has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior, July 10, 2020. Born December 28, 1931 in Emerson, he lived most of his life in Washington Township. He proudly served our country in the Korean War. Thomas spent his career as parts manager for Chevrolet in Westwood until he retired. He loved many things, especially faithfully attending and serving Emerson Bible Church, the St. Louis Cardinals, eating at Charlie Brownʼs and collecting Tootsie Toys. Predeceased by wife Alice (Peggy) Adams. Survived by son Thomas Adams III (Maryann); daughters Kathy Centrella (Tom) and Dawn Donaldson (Keith); grandchildren Tommy (Jacky), Alexis, Ashley, Joseph, Hunter and Kevin (Abi); and great-grandchildren Aiden, Angelo, Giuliano and Sophia.

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For the love of Grace: Toy drive in township toddler’s memory sions, numerous infections and a PICC line reinsertion surgery—all in about 2 years and 2 months. After she relapsed for a third time, her parents took her home to be with family for her remaining days. Grace lost her battle with cancer on September 7, 2017 at 2 years and 8 months old. Grace was treated at Columbia Presbyterian Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplantation Unit. With well over 100 days inpatient and clinic visits at least

once a week, Grace needed entertainment. This is how the Skuches family was introduced to the Alfano Arts in Medicine Program and the Child Life Specialists. These two programs work with the children and their families while at treatment, and both rely on donations throughout the year. The Skuches family found that during the summertime, donations dwindled and new games and toys were lacking. Thatʼs when Graceʼs big brother, John, suggest-

ed they “celebrate Christmas in the summer at the hospital.” From that statement, Graceʼs Annual Holiday in July Toy Drive started. The event is now in its third year. The family is asking for new games, toys and art supplies. Due to Covid, the family asks that you purchase items directly from the Amazon Gift Registry so they will be directly mailed to the Child Life Specialists at the hospital. The collection ends July 31. The registry can be found at

www.amazon.com/wedding/shar e/GraceHolidayInJuly. The Skuches family has established a non-profit 501(c)3 called Graceʼs Gold Ribbon Gang. You can visit their website at ForTheLoveOfGrace.org to learn about Grace and all the projects done in her memory. A tax-deductible donation can be made directly through their website and you can contact the family directly with any questions.

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Township of Washington resident Grace Skuches was tiny but mighty. At 6 months old, Grace was diagnosed with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), an aggressive, difficult to treat, pediatric brain cancer. Grace went through five harsh rounds of chemotherapy, stem cell induction, three stem cell transplants, seven weeks of proton radiation, 18 months of low dose chemotherapy, a subdural hematoma, shunt revi-

VARIETY OF CALLS KEPT WESTWOOD FIREFIGHTERS BUSY DURING JUNE The Westwood Fire Department, under the command of Fire Chief Kevin Woods, was called 21 times for emergency assistance during the month of June. Chief Woods reports that none of the calls turned out to be a serious fire. These 21 emergency calls required over 150 hours of volunteer time. On two occasions Westwood firefighters were called to assist the Emerson Fire Department as part of the area mutual aid plan. Automatic activated fire alarms were received seven times in June. Although no fires existed at any of these incidents a full fire department response is required. Firefighters check the entire building to determine if an actual fire exists. Three times the alarms were set off by cooking smoke. A smoke

detector malfunction caused the alarm activation at one call. Two times the alarms were set off by workers in the building, once during cleaning operations and once while technicians were testing the systems. A dead battery caused one response. Three fire department responses were for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas given off by improperly burning heating or cooking equipment. It can be fatal at high levels. All homes should have at least one CO detector. Again, each of these CO calls required a full fire department response. Fire crews checked each building with meters and found no readings of carbon monoxide at any of the incidents. The occupancies

were turned over to PSE&G gas technicians for further investigation. Three times mulch in the garden beds beside buildings started to smolder and catch fire. Fire crews responded and extinguished these small fires. No damage occurred to adjacent buildings. One response was for a car fire that turned out to be a small fire in the area of the autoʼs front brakes. The fire was extinguished prior to firefighter arrival. Westwood firefighters also assisted a local emergency medical service (EMS) crew on one occasion. With the summer in full swing many residents turn outdoors for cooking and entertaining. The Westwood Fire Department and Fire Prevention Bureau remind res-

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natural gas grills must always be aware of leaks. Check for leaks periodically and inspect the hoses and connections for wear. Apply a light soap and water solution; leaks will appear as bubbles. If you find a leak shut off the source and have the grill repaired. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas leaking while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Any fire department related questions can be e-mailed to firechief@westwoodnj.gov or call (201) 664-0526. The Fire Prevention Bureau can be reached at wfpb191@usa.net or (201) 6647100, ext. 308.

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On the morning of July 1 the Woodcliff Lake Police Department swore in its newest officer, Tara Tamburro #38. With Mayor Carlos Rendo administering, Tamburro took her oath on the steps of the police department with family by her side. She is also the vice president of the Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service. Here, Tamburro is pictured with her fellow Woodcliff Lake officers.

Park Ridge Recreation and Cultural Committee presents the second drive-in movie featuring “Ferris Buellerʼs Day Off” on Monday, July 27 (rain date July 28) at the Park Ridge Pool Lot, located on 123 Colony Ave. Tickets are $25 per car and are very limited due to social distancing rules. First come, first served. Movie starts at 8:45 p.m. Arrive no earlier that 7:30 p.m. Flyer and form are available on www.parkridgeboro.com. For reservations, and to register your email car, recreation@parkridgeboro.com and drop off payment in the amount of $25 (cash or check

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