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UP FOR THE CHALLENGE Sisters raising funds for annual cancer bike-a-thon

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PROPERTIES EYED FOR BOROUGH REHAB List will go to Planning Board; a goal is to be ready when economy rebounds

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Woodcliff Lake resident Shirley Mariaschin is a centenarian! SEE PAGE 24

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TWO DPW WORKERS HAILED AS LIFESAVERS DeGroat, Cooke earn a boroughʼs thanks in swiftwater rescue of man, 42

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Two public works employees were recognized for “courageous and lifesaving actions” that both took to help pull a Hazelwood Avenue man to safety in late May after he entered Pascack Brookʼs swift currents and was swept downstream under the Patterson Street bridge. At the June 14 Borough Council meeting, DPW employ-

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Kelly McCullough, Karen McCullough Dell’Aglio, and Kathy McCullough-Widmer are raising funds in the community to let them participate in their 18th Pan-Mass Challenge vs. cancer. BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

even for a moment, Park Ridge triplets Kelly McCullough, Karen McCullough DellʼAglio, and Kathy McCullough-Widmer will be riding their bikes 83 miles in the next Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-aOT LETTING UP

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thon that raises money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Aug. 6. Every rider-raised dollar goes to Dana-Farber. This will be the 18th year that the sisters will be pedaling with 6,800 riders in the PMC. They have participated in this ride in memory of their mother,

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Approximately 70 properties near and around the boroughʼs downtown will be reviewed and evaluated to find out if they meet any of the stateʼs statutory criteria as properties in need of rehabilitation. Thatʼs per a $12,700 conRELATED tract with DMR Architects that • Planners Borough Counquestion cil approved, council on 5-0, on June 14. redevelop plan H ow eve r, amendments the borough — Page 3 administrator told officials at a • Closed session July 6 mid-June meetover redeveling that the oper’s 250 properties — luxe apartidentified by lot ment plan and block num— Page 6 ber only — constitute an “initial list of properties” that can be added to or deleted from and that a final list will be based on the rehabilitation studyʼs findings. Borough administrator David

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Congratulations to the Montvale 3rd/4th-grade softball team, winner of the 2022 Park Ridge Pee Wee Softball Tournament.

100 years ago area residents gathered for a Fourth of July parade in downtown Westwood. The bandstand wasn’t finished yet but that didn’t stop organizers, from three towns.

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I am also excited to report that we will be shortly announcing a number of restaurants and retailers coming to the North Market, across from Wegmans, including a steakhouse. Mayor Michael Ghassali Montvale In an update to residents, June 26

ranking is the paving of Kinderkamack Road. I am happy to report that there is progress: the ADA ramps are going to be replaced soon and Orange and Rockland will be finishing the underground wiring on the New York border. Once all that work is To the editor: completed, the road will be ITH A GRATEFUL HEART we milled and paved. thank everyone who supAnother question often ported the 10th Annual Westwood asked of me is about the Woodland Avenue/Grand Avenue traffic light. Is it staying or will it be removed after the completion of the Magnolia bridge work. The reaction earlier on was to remove it, but as the timing of the signal was fine-tuned, many more residents and have been asking us to keep it. We will have to lobby the county to keep the light if itʼs deemed keeping the light will make it safer. The more feedback we get to pass to the county the better. I will be sending a separate survey in July and I am hoping to collect enough data to use to take to the county.

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PLANNERS QUESTION COUNCIL BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

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The Planning Board raised significant concerns with several changes proposed by the Borough Council in its efforts to accommodate the current redeveloper proposing a four-story, 250-unit luxury rental complex as the first redevelopment project in the borough's Patterson Street Redevelopment Zone. A public hearing on the proposed amendments is likely at the July 12 Council meeting. Questions about recommended higher imperviousness and whether self-storage facilities are inconsistent with the borough Master Planʼs goals to “maintain the boroughʼs suburban character” were raised by Planning Board officials about recent amendments that the Council proposed to its HIllsdale Patterson Street Redevelopment Plan. Moreover, the Planning Board offered four recommendations, including that the proposed self-storage use “be eliminated.” The two concerns, plus additional recommendations, were reported in a letter dated June 9 from the Planning Board and the letterʼs arrival delayed a June 14 public hearing on the amendments, said officials. While the Borough Council is not required by law to follow Planning Board recommendations, they generally do as the Planning Board is responsible for creating and updating the townʼs Master Plan.

Moreover, any changes to local zoning must remain consistent with the Master Plan, which planning (and zoning) officials oversee and implement. The Planning Board recently updated its Master Plan as part of a reexamination, which is required at least every decade by statute. Borough Administrator David Troast said that special redevelopment counsel Joseph Baumann did not have enough time to review the comments before the council's June 14 regular meeting. He said the Planning Board comments were returned within the 45-day period required by law.

The redevelopment plan amendments were proposed by Council to accommodate a proposed redeveloper, Claremont March LLC, and its proposal for a four-story, 250-unit, luxury apartment rental complex on a 5.4-acre site formerly occupied by a Waste Management transfer station near downtown Hillsdale. Troast said the June 9 letter arrival was “not enough time to address some of the concerns and issues that they brought up to present to the council.” Council motioned to carry the decision to July 12. Mayor John Ruocco said the

Planning Board comments could be made public, and Pascack Press requested and received them via an Open Public Records Act request. Planning Board Planner Tom Behrens reported that at least two provisions were “inconsistent” with the Master Plan. “The proposed increase in maximum impervious coverage

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July 4, 1922, Westwood’s now-iconic bandstand was a work in progress. A platform was placed upon the foundation to accommodate the day’s speakers and musicians. Paid for by public donations, the day’s celebration was organized by Westwood, the Township of Washington, and Hillsdale at a total cost of $1,000.

‘The greatest, grandest Fourth’

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area residents gathered for this Fourth of July parade in downtown Westwood. In the featured photograph, the procession crosses the train tracks at Broadway to proceed from Westwood Avenue onto Washington Avenue. The date: July 4, 1922. Westwood Mayor Irving Brickell had promised that 1922 would bring “the greatest, grandest Fourth Westwood has ever had.” Indeed, that yearʼs celebration of Independence Day was the largest ever attempted locally until that time. Paid for by public donations, it was collaboratively organized by Westwood, the Township of Washington, and Hillsdale at a total cost of $1,000. The day began with an automobile parade through downtown Westwood, as pictured on this page. Patriotically bedecked trucks and buses filled with school children led a procession that included floats from businesses, organizations, and clubs, as well as private automobiles, the fire department apparatus, and town officials from WestNE HUNDRED YEARS AGO

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wood, Hillsdale, and the Township of Washington. Parade organizers called upon every automobile owner to decorate his or her car— “as beautifully or as simply as their fancy may dictate” — and join in the parade that afternoon. The parade wended its way all over the center of town and concluded at the park, where a brass band played patriotic music and the Westwood Woman's Club gave free ice cream to the children. The kids sang patriotic songs and there were speeches from local, county, and state elected officials, as well as a reading of the Declaration of Independence. At the time, Westwoodʼs now-iconic bandstand was a work in progress and its construction was not yet complete by the Fourth. A platform was placed upon the foundation to accommodate the dayʼs speakers and musicians. The evening brought another big band concert. After the sun went down, the crowd was treated to one the most magnificent displays of fireworks Bergen County had ever seen. The photograph on this page captures

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the parade from atop the Park Tavern, or as we know it today, the Iron Horse restaurant. The Westwood Fire Departmentʼs horsedrawn apparatus has just crossed the tracks and is followed by a series of automobiles. In the background we see Westwoodʼs original train station, a small wooden structure located right on Broadway. In fact, at the time, Broadway was still called Railroad Avenue. A decade after this, in the summer of 1932, Westwood held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new and larger train station, which was to be constructed of stone and set back into the park. Take notice of how different the railroad crossing looked back in 1922. Think of todayʼs crossings, with their flashing lights and bars that come down to keep cars and pedestrians off the tracks when a train is coming. Back then, a wooden post (on the far left of the photo) with signs reading “Railroad Crossing” and “Danger” was the warning system. — Krisin Beuscher, a former editor of Pascack Press, is president of Pascack Historical Society in Park Ridge and edits its quarterly membersʼ newsletter, Relics.

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Pascack Valley High School District Superintendent Sarah Bilotti looked forward to hitting the ground running on her first day, July 1, and said she will begin meeting with staff on her first week. That will lead to the start of a community-wide “listening tour” to hear from other stakeholders: parents, students, civic leaders, and other residents in Hillsdale, Montvale, River Vale, and Woodcliff Lake, she said. Bilotti said “listening and learning” from stakeholders was her “favorite part of a new position” and that would lead to developing a shared vision for the district and then acting on the vision. Bilotti said she was looking forward to collaborating with students, staff and parents, adding she wanted to hear their hopes and dreams for the district. An educator for nearly two decades, she will earn $240,000, plus benefits. Selected in March following a monthslong process to replace Eric Gundersen, who served the district for a decade, she has a terrific resume: She was

BILOTTI superintendent for the North Warren Regional School District in Blairstown for seven years. Before that she served as director of special services for Watchung Hills Regional High School District in Somerset County, and principal and assistant principal for the Greenwich Township School District. Moreover, she is one of three superintendents on the bipartisan Joint Committee for the Public Schools, which advises the state Legislature. She is on year two of a three-year term. Some issues tackled include state aid to public schools and adjustment to the state aid formula, student wellness efforts, and changes to graduation testing requirements.

Bridging the gap from Gunderson to Bilotti was interim superintendent Daniel Fishbein. Nearby, the K-12 Westwood Regional School District, serving Westwood and Washington Township, recently added a new superintendent as well. Bilotti told Pascack Press on June 13 that she born, raised, and resides in the Easton area of Pennsylvania. She is excited to be moving to Bergen County in the coming weeks as she assumes her role in the district. She teaches at the collegiate level and is an avid reader, with a personal goal of reading one novel a week. “To me, vision is really important,” Bilotti said. She added that she would likely be interested in creating a strategic vision for the district that would include “how we support students, programming … and what weʼve learned over the last couple of years.” She ackonowledged the toll Covid-19 took on studentsʼ educational experience and said that it was important to let all students know about programs available at Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley as things return to normal. One focus, she said, would be to make students and parents aware of the wellness programs at

both schools —and how students can access them. And she said she wants to make sure families are aware of the wealth of student activities and athletics available as a critical step in engaging students with their schools. In summer 2020, the regional board of education voted unani-

mously to remove two nearly 50year-old mascots, Cowboys at Pascack Hills and Indians at Pascack Valley, due to the mascotsʼ alleged offensive and non-inclusive nature. In the last year, following nearly a year of community pushCONTINUED ON PAGE 33

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Ruocco on estimated tax bills

Mayor John Ruocco reached out to borough taxpayers with their estimated third quarter property tax bill for 2022. He said final reconciled fourth quarter 2022 and preliminary 2023 bills will go out once the county tax levy is known. And he said, “We have estimated that levy for purposes of this notice, and believe it produces a very close approximation to what your final tax bill will be. Your overall property tax bill is divided as follows: • Hillsdale Local School tax: 45.2%

• PVRHS Regional School tax: 24.4% • Municipal and Library tax: 20.9% • County and Open Space: 9.5% Ruocco also commented on the municipal portion of the budget, which is the only portion that the mayor and Borough Council have control over. “The governing body adopted a record $16.5 million budget, which is 5.6% larger than last year. However, this includes revenues and offsetting appropriations in

2022 for the federal governmentʼs American Rescue Plan which were not included in the 2021 budget. Excluding those revenues and appropriations, the size of the adopted budget actually declined by 1.3%,” he said. Ruocco said, “The municipal and library tax rate per $100 of assessed property valuation this year is $0.630, compared with $0.622 in 2021. When applied to the average home assessment value of $468,049, municipal and library taxes increased by $47 or 1.6%.” He said, “If one excludes the

minimum library tax of $656,000 which the municipality is required by law to levy on residents, municipal taxes increased by $37 or 1.4%.” On the revenue side, he said, “The budget does not reflect any increase in annual state aid, consistent with Trentonʼs freeze for the past 11 years. Revenue derived from taxation of residents increased by $125,000 to reach $10.76 million this year, while the amount of accumulated surplus from prior years typically relied upon to ensure that revenues match expenditures declined by $463,000 from last year to aggregate $1.52 million in this yearʼs budget.” On the expense side, he said,

“The borough budgeted for a 2% increase in salaries & wages to $4.60 million. Other operating expenses are budgeted to increase 4.3% to $7.47 million. Contributions to pension funds increased by 13.2% to reach $957,000.” Ruocco said, “Appropriations to the capital improvement fund declined 54% from $1.49 million to $689,000. Funds appropriated to servicing municipal debt declined almost by half to $319,000 reflecting the net effect of having paid off our long-term bond in 2021 but providing for a three-fold increase in short-term debt expense to accommodate capital expenditures.” — Staff report

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The Montvale Street Fair, originally set for Sunday, June 12, was postponed to Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Paragon Drive. According to Ghassali, some vendors and ride operators preferred to postpone over weather concerns. With all the events around Bergen and Rockland County, the Montvale Street Fair is one of the most popular events of the season! The fair expects to attract more than 20,000 people from all over the region. Wegmans Food Market is the

title sponsor, along with 25 other local businesses. Paragon Drive has been a perfect setting for the past seven years. The tree-lined street is transformed into a large street fair with more than 100 vendors featuring antiques and crafts from all over New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; rides; amusements; and 30 food vendors. The fair has something for each member of the family. This year the street fair also features many communitiesʼ non-profit groups.

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The governing body will meet behind closed doors on Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the status of the redevelopment agreement being negotiated with a developer proposing a four-story, 250-unit luxury apartment complex on a site formerly occupied by a Waste Management transfer station in the Patterson Street Redevelopment zone. Borough Council members are likely to further discuss and possibly vote on a redeveloperʼs agreement at the July 12 regular meeting, an agreement which might include a specific community benefit to be provided to the borough in exchange for a density bonus granted in their site application. However, it was unclear whether a formal presentation on the redevelopment projectʼs fiscal impacts would be made in public July 12 as requested by some residents at an early April first presentation made by Claremont March LLC, the proposed redeveloper “Formal action may/may not be taken. The meeting agenda and any relevant documents will be posted on the Boroughʼs website in advance of the meeting at hillsdalenj.org under the Government/Agendas & Minutes section,” states the meeting notice posted on the borough website. The boroughʼs Negotiating Committee members include Ruocco, council president Janetta

Trochimiuk, councilman Frank Pizzella and business administrator David Troast. Ruocco said if council members agree to move ahead with the redeveloper, Claremont March, following the July 6 meeting, several steps may likely occur. “Assuming that a majority of the governing body wishes to proceed, I expect that there will be formal action at the regular meeting of July 12 to approve that agreement. That action will take the form of a resolution which will designate Claremont March as the official, exclusive developer and authorize me to sign a developerʼs agreement with them,” Ruocco wrote Pascack Press. He added, “The developerʼs agreement will be finalized in time for the July 12 council meeting and, if approved by resolution, will be set before me for my signature the next day, July 13. If a PILOT agreement (payment in lieu of taxes) is also part of the final negotiated settlement between the borough and Claremont March, that too will need to come before the mayor and council, either on July 12 or at a subsequent meeting, in the form of an ordinance.” Related: “Council talks ʻcommunity benefitsʼ over redeveloperʼs Plan,” Pascack Press, May 30, 2022. — Staff writer Michael Olohan

Mayor Keith Misciagna, Council President Robert Metzdorf, the heads of the borough administration, DPW and construction departments, and the borough engineer met last week to discuss the flooding the area is experiencing. Misciagna told residents on June 27, “This issue is not unique to Park Ridge, as neighboring communities are experiencing the same issues. However, Park Ridge does have many waterways abutting or on many peopleʼs personal property.” He said, “We discussed what we can do to mitigate these issues as well as how we can help

advise homeowners of their responsibilities on their properties to help protect their homes.” He added, “Unfortunately, it is a complicated issue when dealing with the streams throughout town that are regulated by the NJDEP. Our DPW has stepped up their regular maintenance of the many culverts in town to ensure there are no blockages.” During this discussion, he said, “We learned that many residents donʼt realize that any seepage pits on your property require regular maintenance so that they can perform properly and mitigate flooding in your yard and runoff that could potentially

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K-8 forum: Health, sex ed curriculum changes explained BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

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Approximately 50 parents showed up at Ann Blanche Smith Elementary School on June 28 for a forum on New Jerseyʼs updated health and physical education curriculum, including topics such as sex education, gender identity and gender expression planned for kindergarten through eighthgrade classes. The standards are set to go

into effect this September, school officials said. Superintendent Robert Lombardy addressed some two dozen questions from parents in a crowded media room, as he went slowly over what he described as “sensitive standards” or topic areas that district staff had highlighted as potential concerns for parents. Lombardy and Jackie Derwin, district supervisor of curriculum, instruction and assessment, provided information, historical context and answered parentsʼ

questions during a 75-minute session, the first held by district officials on the new standards. School Board Vice President Sal Sileo also attended the session. Both Lombardy and Derwin said the new lesson plans to implement the state standards, scheduled for September start-up, should be available later this summer. Lombardy said parents will be able to request and get access to specific lesson plans once approved by the school board. He said an opt-out Google

form would also be posted on the district website for parents to use to opt-out children from lessons that go against their religion or moral conscience. Lombardy provided copies of all state Department of Education 2020 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Standards for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, plus a 67-page overview document that offers a broad-brush look at the entire updated curriculum. As attendees entered the media room, a half-inch thick sheaf of documents that described the background, core ideas and performance expectations for grades K-12 New Jersey Comprehensive Health and Physical Education were made available to parents. Lombardy said that “on average,” elementary school students receive health education one time per week for 40 minutes while middle school students receive one 50-minute health lesson weekly. He noted health lessons do not comprise “a significant amount of time.” In the K-2 health curriculum, some sensitive topics included “use medically accurate names for body parts, including the genitals” and “discuss the range of ways people express their gender and how gender role stereotypes may limit behavior.” Lombardy said the majority of so-called “most sensitive” standards he identified were actually part of the 2014 health and physical education standard updates, sometimes with minor changes for 2020. He said these sensitive standards are taught at the end He said the 2020 state standards are only now being incorporated into local curriculums due to

pandemic-related delays, with many schools holding remote and then hybrid classrooms in 2020, 2021, and into 2022. In grades K-2, seven topic areas were deemed sensitive: define bodily autonomy and personal boundaries; identify behaviors that would be considered child abuse; and identify trusted adults you can talk to about uncomfortable situations. In grades 3-5, Lombardy noted that the district would not be teaching about masturbation in grade 5 as recommended by the state, which drew thanks and applause from some parents. He said previously that was taught in grade 8 but the 2020 standards suggested it in a lower grade. That topic will not be taught in grade five, he said. “We are taking it out, we do not have to use it. That will not be part of our instruction in grade five,” Lombardy said to applause. Added Derwin, “The state has said you do not have to teach the examples; theyʼre just there as examples.” State education officials have said that local school districts may teach the standards with their own customized lesson plans, which do not require including examples included in state standards. However, each district must meet state teaching standards. Districts are generally evaluated by state officials every three years, Lombardy previously said. It was not clear if any further review of the 2020 standards would be allowed by the state attorney generalʼs office, which is considering a request by the CONTINUED ON PAGE 39

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< This is part 4 of our summer series on flood issues in the Pascack Valley, informed by the Borough of Westwoodʼs history and recommendations after years, still ongoing, of painful experience with flooding.

< The Woodcliff Lake Reservoir, in Woodcliff Lake and portions of Hillsdale and Park Ridge, was created circa 1903 by damming the Pascack Brook. Itʼs also fed by the Bear Brook, which joins the Pascack at the reservoir.

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Piecemeal projects here and there in one town might provide some temporary, hyper-localized relief. But it can also just shift the problem downstream by sending flow more swiftly into the accumulating obstructions that remain unaddressed. DEP regulations regarding Stream Cleaning are stringent for

C1 Waterways such as the Pascack Brook. Permits, testing fees, and procedural regulations contribute significant costs to substantive flood mitigation projects. Absent grant funding the individual towns would be hard pressed to take on these projects — as local capital improvements — in a truly meaningful and effective way.

Without financial assistance from upper levels of government, the townsʼ role is necessarily reduced to being reactive to the instant emergency, and proactive in making adjustments /corrections/ improvements to OEM procedures. After Hurricane Ida, Westwood OEM took feedback from impacted residents. Communication was a twofold concern both between the borough EMS and residents as well as between local OEM and the Woodcliff Lake Dam operations upstream. The latter centered on a lack of sufficient advance warning, during the storm event, of gate manipulations that signal surges coming down the brooks. Often the duration between the borough being alerted and OEMʼs alert going out to residents provides too little time for residents to react. The runoff coming from up north and the lunar tides pushing against and slowing the natural flow of the Hackensack River can cause a sudden rise in the brook. Receiving a flood warning on your phone, while standing ankle deep in water, is equal parts useless and frustrating. For instance during the unexpected heavy rains of April 7 , the dam

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Flags and banners celebrating “national commemorative months” will likely soon be flown at a “celebratory dedicated area” near the Borough Hall, according to an ordinance approved at the June 28 Borough Council meeting. Council approved the ordinance 5-0. Councilman Matthew Capilli was absent. No public comments were made at the hearing June 28, said the borough clerk. “A Celebratory Flag or Banner dedicated to the flying of the flags or banner of National Commemorative Months shall be erected on an appropriate Borough site near the Municipal Building. The Council shall determine, from time to time by resolution, which National Commemoration shall be celebrated during a calendar month by flying and/or displaying the representative flag and/or banner of the National Commemorative Month so selected,” reads the ordinance. The ordinance notes, “No flags nor banners other than those representing National Commemorative Months shall be permitted to be flown or displayed on the Boroughʼs Celebratory Dedicated

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Equal RIghts; Asian-Pacific Americans; Womenʼs Equality Day; Hispanic Americans; People With Disabilities; and American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage. The national observances span eight months of the year, not including April, July, August, and

December. Whether to fly the Pride Flag during Gay Pride Month in June, as well as other celebratory or commemorative flags, has been a sore point throughout Pascack Valley towns. Some display flags while others have chosen to only display

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What is also happening is that these implant companies and private companies are offering short term “training programs” to general dentists in attempts to sell more product so generalists can do these surgical services at their. In my opinion, as dental implants are meant to be a permanent tooth replacement option, it is important to go to a trained specialist, who is a periodontist, who has the science and university-based training and the opportunity to practice these procedures hundreds of times on patients before a private practice setting. I am a solo, female, dental implant specialist, surgeon & periodontist. I am a lead to a team of four hygienists, each with over 25 years of experience. I place hundreds of dental implants a year and follow them in my highly trained hygiene practice. I partner with many general dentists throughout Bergen County to design, perform and maintain complex dental implant restorations. For more information, call (201) 664-3023 or visit us at 354 Old Hook Road #201 or WestwoodPeriodontics.com.

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14 PASCACK VALLEY WO OLD FRIENDS are chatting at a patio table at Bellissimo Ristoranté, sharing a bottle of something bright and refreshing. One, the restaurantʼs owner, Tony Meto, is soft-spoken and earnest. The other, Jon Felz — a former NYPD detective and the owner of RZM Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. — has a million stories of policing and world and local history and the drive to tell them. Bellissimo Ristoranté is celebrating 14 years in August. RZM Fine Arts & Antiques is celebrating 40 years. Life is good. Everyoneʼs family is fine, the staff are busy, and customers are delighted. The friendsʼ favorite story is the same: their joy at serving the community, and the cherished work theyʼve been sharing for all these years: helping nourish, with food and so much else, the Paterson Emergency Menʼs Shelter through St. Paulʼs Community Development Corporation. Felz, who describes himself as having been “very active” in his police career, says, “When you lock somebody up, you spend three hours with them processing them, and then you rarely see them again unless the case goes to trial. Ninety percent of the cases donʼt go to trial. You donʼt get to focus on them as human beings.” He adds, “When God opens your heart, you really take this stuff to heart.” Formerly with St. Paulʼs Episcopal Church in Montvale, he keeps the mission going through his new spiritual home, Zion Lutheran Church in Westwood. “It feels great to help people in need. These people, they donʼt want to be there [at the shelter]. Weʼre fortunate enough to be able to help people who need it. And we always

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“Rigatoni, meatballs, sausage, the guys love it; and I do have other restaurants that help me but Tony is, and has been, number one going back all these years. He hasnʼt missed a trick.” The St. Paulʼs Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) explains online that the menʼs shelter, one of several strands of the human services safety net in the area, provides emergency housing, clothing, and food to as many as 40 homeless men per night. “Our shelter staff work to make each residentʼs stay as brief and helpful as possible by providing referrals for housing, employment, mental health and rehabilitation services. The SPCDC Emergency Menʼs Shelter relies on volunteer support from nearly 30 area churches and civic organizations (representing some 50+ volunteers) per

and the client will … work together to develop a service plan to address those needs, often involving referrals to programs which address finances, mental health, housing, medical needs, and legal assistance.” As a condition of staying at the facility, all residents must participate in day programs to help them treat their addictions, address their educational needs, and/or find work. In 2020, the SPCDC Emergency Menʼs Shelter served 41 homeless men, providing 10,216 sheltered bed nights, 20,925 meals, and 3,700 hours of counseling. Felz is a frequent presence. He says Pastor Tom Pranschke regularly gives him money from the church fund to buy food. And he says that thereʼs a calendar in the shelter showing which churches and other organizations are signed up to bring in food. Before Covid, he says, the calendar was 90% full. In the wake of Covid itʼs fallen to approximately 20% full. “Thatʼs the alarming thing. I do get calls from them; they say

Together for the community: RZM Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. owner Jon Felz, left, with Bellissimo Ristoranté owner Tony Meto on June 20. The two longtime friends are celebrating milestones this year — in business and in charity — John Snyder photo.

help out, whether itʼs churches, temples, schools, charity events...” He conducts antiques appraisal day events for womenʼs clubs and others, raising money for good causes. “Whatever I can do, Iʼll do. Itʼs giving back, but itʼs something much more.” Meto agrees: “Jon and I have been in business for a long time, and what keeps us in business is the community. Because of all these people that come here, and call on our businesses, that makes us who we are today. When we have the

chance and are able to give back to the community, we will always do it.” Felz had a background with Zion Lutheran Church because his children attended Zion Lutheran School. “When I joined I said Iʼd like to continue my ministry at the Paterson Menʼs Shelter and they were 100 percent supportive. Every Sunday — the [gently used] clothes, the toiletries, the towels, all that, itʼs wonderful what they do — Iʼm amazed. The outpouring…” He added of Metoʼs assistance,

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ing the rising brook due to prior heavy rains, were able to haul the man from the brook near the Domani Ristorante parking lot, preventing him from being swept further away, said Ruocco. Fortunately, the man was not seriously injured, officials reported. The 5-inch by 7-inch plaques presented to DeGroat and Cooke read: “In recognition of your courageous and lifesaving actions that occurred on May 28, 2022. You put yourself in harmʼs way to save another human life with dedication and courage.”

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Hillsdale DPW employees Raymond DeGroat and Stephen Cooke receive official thanks and are presented “Life Saving Awards” by Mayor John Ruocco at the June 14 Borough Council meeting. The two warned a local man against entering fast-moving waters in town following a storm, then plucked him to safety after he failed to heed them. — Photo courtesy Debbie Cooke.

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• Amy Santo, daughter of Tim and Denise Santo of Hillsdale, graduated summa cum laude from Dickinson College on May 22 with a BA in psychology. Other recognition included deanʼs list and Phi Beta Kappa. Santo is a graduate of Pascack Valley High School. • Eric Kopp, of the Township of Washington, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton ColKOPP

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lege on Sunday, May 22, in a commencement ceremony concluding the collegeʼs 210th year. A history major, Kopp graduated with departmental honors in history. Matthew • Hillsdaleʼs Novakowski, a 2017 graduate of Pascack Valley High School, graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. on June 18. Upon graduation, Novakowski received a Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, in marine system engineering (nuclear) and a commission as an officer in the U.S. Navy. While at Kings Point, Novakowski served as the regimental shipboard training officer, third company executive officer, and was a four-year member of the Mariners baseball team. During mission-critical sea-year training,

Novakowski served as an engine cadet on the M/V Green Bay, M/V Ocean Grand, and the N/V Chicago, sailing to Sri Lanka, Diego

Universityʼs Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education. The following were named to Ohio Universityʼs spring 2022

Hillsdale’s Matthew Novakowski will attend the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion School before assignment to a submarine squadron as a nuclear engineering officer. Courtesy photos. Garcia, Kuwait, Morocco, Spain, Egypt, Djibouti, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, India, Canada, Sudan, and the Republic of Georgia. He also completed a summer cruise on the nuclear attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) with Submarine Squadron 6. Novakowski will attend the Navyʼs Nuclear Propulsion School before assignment to a submarine squadron as a nuclear engineering officer. • Ohio Universityʼs 2022 spring graduates included some of our own: Cayla Boffa from Montvale graduated with a BSH Health Services Administration from Ohio Universityʼs College of Health Sciences and Professions; Ryan Grieco from Montvale graduated with a BSM sport management and a BBA majoring in business analytics from Ohio Universityʼs College of Business; and Glenn Pareti from River Vale graduated with a BSHPE Health and Physical Education from Ohio

deanʼs list: Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences students Nate Dedrick from Hillsdale and Quinn Schlicher from Woodcliff Lake, and Ohio University College of Business student Aiden Grieco from Montvale. • During commencement ceremonies in May, Lehigh University conferred the following to Woodcliff Lake standouts: Alexa Char, Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology with honors; Hannah Figueroa, Bachelor of Arts with a major in global studies; and Michael Port, Bachelor of Science in computer science and business degree with majors in computer science and business with honors. • Local residents were among than 1,700 students named to The University of Scrantonʼs Deanʼs List for the 2022 spring semester. From the Universityʼs College of Arts and Sciences: (From Hillsdale) Camryn A. Nagle, a freshman psychology major; Stephen C. Brennan, a

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senior social media strategies major; Hunter Collis, a senior biology major; Amanda N. Dembeck of Westwood, a senior biology major; Timothy A. Gallagher of River Vale, a senior computer science major; Ian R. Swietkowski of Westwood, a senior criminal justice major. In the Panuska College of Professional Studies: Erin M. Fowler of Township of Washington, a sophomore occupational therapy major; George A. Sengos of Township of Washington, a sophomore kinesiology major; Katarina E. Bieri of Westwood, a senior exercise science major; Kayla S. Creagh of River Vale, a senior occupational therapy major; Kaylee B. Duffy of Township of Washington, a senior occupational therapy major; Hannah M. Linton of Hillsdale, a senior health administration major; Reilly J. Medzadourian of Township of Washington, a senior early and primary teacher education major; and Joshua T. DeMarco of Hillsdale, a junior business analytics major in the Universityʼs Kania School of Management. • Isabella Garabo of Hillsdale, a 2022 sport management major at York College of Pennsylvania, was named to the Spring 2022 Deanʼs List. • On May 21 at Bryant Universityʼs 159th Commencement celebration, 775 members of the class of 2022 received a Bryant degree. Alexander Goldman of Woodcliff Lake graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration, finance. • Jonathan Maul of Westwood was recently named to the Castleton University Presidentʼs List for the spring semester of the 2021-22 academic year. To qualify for this highest academic honor, students must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 4.0. • Centenary University awarded degrees to 465 graduates at its 147th commencement, June 13, among them: River Valeʼs Brandon Stellon, Bachelor of Science in business administration: accounting; and Township of Washingtonʼs Aidan Fried-Fernandez, Bachelor of Science in biology, summa cum laude. • The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Deanʼs List for the spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. Among them: Hillsdaleʼs Kaila Saladino, School of Nursing, Deanʼs Honor List; and Woodcliff Lakeʼs Danny Kroner, School of Business, Deanʼs List. • Matthew Sullivan of Emerson achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Spring 2022 SEE MORE PAGE 25

Inaugural AHA Middle School graduation picture-perfect

The inaugural eighth grade class from the Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School celebrated their commencement in a sea of pale blue caps and gowns. The June 10 baccalaureate Mass and graduation were held at Saint Therese of Lisieux Church in Cresskill with Father Samuel Citero, O. Carm, presiding. AHA President Melinda Hanlon welcomed everyone to the historic event, which was organized by AHA Performing Arts Director Dan Mahoney and AHA Middle School faculty member Linda Payonzeck with assistance from Campus Ministry Director Kathleen Sylvester and Orchestra Director Andrew Monticello. Musical selections included “All Are Welcome,” “One Heart, One Mind,” and “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.” The first reading, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, expressed the theme that there is an appointed time for everything. The gospel Matthew 5:13-16 is a reminder: “You are the light of the world.” In her greeting to the eighth grade class, AHA Middle School Dean Traci Koval noted that the Class of 2022, which entered AHA on Sept. 10, 2021, had spent the previous year enjoying new experiences and relationships. She urged the students to continue to accept new challenges and stretch their limits.

The June 10 baccalaureate Mass and graduation were held at Saint Therese of Lisieux Church in Cresskill. Courtesy photo

“Remember to always be yourself and never stop smiling,” Koval said. “Know that you do not travel the path of life alone. Jesus is walking with you and waiting for you to ask for His guidance along the way.” She added, “We will miss your smiling faces, but we are only a short walk down the breezeway,” referring to the enclosed pathway that connects the middle school and the upper school. Payonzeck announced the recipients of this yearʼs academic awards. Honorees include Eliana Melone, religious studies; Gemma Siciliano, English and Italian; Corinne Adamo and Sophia Emmi,

mathematics; Lilyanna Potts, science; Isabelle Meyer, French and social studies; Alyssa Petrowski, Latin and physical education; Corinne Adamo, Spanish; Kaitlyn Zheng and Valentina Poire, Art; and Kaitlyn Zheng, music. Leyla Ziemba led her class in expressing appreciation for their families. Graduates presented their families with a yellow rose and a personalized message. Principal Jean Miller from the upper school presented the eighth grade class to President Hanlon. The 22 graduates then received their diplomas from Hanlon, Miller, and Payonzeck.

The graduates include Corinne Adamo, Carina Ardizzone, Alessandra Cardamone, Rose Carr, Margarita Curado, Lyla Dove, Sophia Emmi, Abigail Gassib, Eliana Melone, Isabelle Meyer, Alyssa Petrowski, Valentina Poire, Lilyanna Potts, Emily Ryan, Cyia Sabathia, Miesha Sehgal, Angela Shaker, Gemma Siciliano, Makayla Yee, Samantha Zeccardi, Kaitlyn Zheng, and Leyla Ziemba. Dean Koval invited the graduates to turn the tassels on their caps from right to left to signify their graduation. As the students complied, friends and family applauded in recognition of the studentsʼ

accomplishments. The class sang the alma mater together, and Eliana Melone delivered the closing prayer. Afterward, the graduates filed out of the church, ready to move on to the upper school this September. Founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1879, the Academy of the Holy Angels is the oldest private girlsʼ school in Bergen County. While AHA is steeped in Catholic tradition, this prestigious school serves young women from a broad spectrum of cultural and religious backgrounds. Thousands of women have passed through AHAʼs portals. Many go on to study at some of the nationʼs best universities, earning high-ranking positions in medicine, government, law, education, public service, business, arts, and athletics. The Academyʼs leaders continue to further the SSND mission to provide each student with the tools she needs to reach the fullness of her potential—spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically, by offering a first-rate education in a nurturing environment where equal importance is placed on academic excellence, character development, moral integrity, and service to others. 315 Hillside Ave., Demarest. Cal (201) 768-7822 and visit holyangels.org.

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WHAT IS LONG-TERM CARE, AND HOW CAN YOU PLAN FOR IT FINANCIALLY?

What is longterm care? It is the services needed to help you if a chronic illness or disability stops you from living on ERIC KOHLMEIER your own or performing daily personal activities such as getting dressed, taking medicine, or making meals. Planning for long-term care is

a serious issue: seven out of 10 adults who survive to age 65 develop severe long-term services and support needs, according to a 2019 study published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Lauree Peterson-Sakai, senior vice president of Aging Client Services at Wells Fargo, says there are four considerations everyone should keep in mind as they develop a long-term care plan:

Know the different levels of care and their costs Aging in place often refers to services being delivered to you in your home and can include aid rendered by visiting nurses, family and friends. It can also mean living in a continuing care community that has different facilities, each providing increasing levels of care. You move into the facility that matches the level of care you need and move to higher levels of care as you require them.

The benefit of residing in such a community is that you “age in place” as you progress through the facilities that offer the level of care you need. It can be comforting to know that you will not need to seek a new care facility each time your care requirements change. You just progress through the stages within the same community. An assisted living facility is often a residence that provides staff who can assist with daily needs (showering, dressing, taking medications). Moving into assisted living may also add a level of security knowing that you are not alone if a fall or a health event occurs. Skilled care refers to a residential facility (or nursing home) that includes on-site medical care. These facilities often include short-term rehabilitation services following a hospital stay as well as 24-hour nursing care for full-time residents who require extensive assistance and supervision. Memory care units may also be provided in these facilities for residents with cognitive challenges such as Alzheimerʼs who require the most extreme level of supervision and care. As you would expect, the associated costs for care increase with the complexity of the level of care. Investment and Insurance Products are: • Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency • Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate • Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested. Solidify your plan sooner, not later You might not need long-term care services until later in life, but

consider planning well in advance. You donʼt want to be developing a plan to pay for these services after you already need them.

Discuss how you want to be looked after with loved ones It is important for you to communicate your wishes so that they can be understood and considered. Though you may assume your adult children are going to care for and support you if the need for long-term care arises, you should find out whether that is the case by speaking to them directly. Consider working together to create an action plan that supports your needs. Consider how youʼll pay for long-term care Health insurance and government programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare, impose restrictions and limits when it comes to paying for long-term care. That means you may need to incorporate other approaches into your plan such as liquidating assets, paying out of pocket, relying on a family member to pay, or purchasing long-term care insurance. Peterson-Sakai says you should discuss all possible choices thoroughly with your legal and financial advisors. Insurance products are offered through non-bank insurance agency affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company and are underwritten by unaffiliated insurance companies. Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor. This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Eric Kohlmeier, Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director - Investments in Park Ridge at 201-505-0472.

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Concerts, movies, more in Veterans Park the Summer Specialty Camps starting Aug. 8 including Golf and Tennis Camps with TGA, Multisports Camp with USA Sports Group, Robot Camp and Pre-teen Business Bonanza Camp with Minds in Motion and Theatre Camp with drama coach Krista Reagan. Spaces are limited for all specialty camps. This yearʼs Summer Concert Series kicks off with Tequila Rose

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Youʼre in for a fantastic lineup in the free 2022 Park Ridge Recreation and Cultural Committee Summer Concert Series sponsored by Carolee Chirico, Keller Williams Valley Realty. Eight concerts are set for 6:30 to 8 p.m., rain or shine, at the covered Davies Memorial Field Pavilion behind Borough Hall at 53 Park Ave. Bring something comfy to sit on. • July 7: The Kootz (rock ʻnʼ roll with fiber); • July 14: Last Call (rock) ; • July 21: Sheridan Ruitin (New York suburbia Irish music); • July 28: The Big Ones (rock ʻnʼ roll); • Aug. 4: No Discipline (reggae);

• Aug. 11: Tim Gysin (popular hits from the 1960s to today); • Aug. 18: DJ Anthony (oldies and requests); and • Aug. 25: Rhyme or Reason (rock).

Music and fireworks The Park Ridge Recreation and Cultural Committee invites you as well to music and a spectacular fireworks show on Labor Day weekend near the Park Ridge High School football field on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The rain date is Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. For more information call recreation director Liz Falkenstern at (201) 573-1800 ext 521 or refer to parkridgeboro.com.

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(country) on June 23, followed by Danny V (Billy Joel) on June 30, The Wag (Beatles) on July 7, Reminisce (oldies) on July 14, Soul Groove (R&B/Pop) on July 21 and Tramps Like Us (Springsteen) on July 28. Concerts are free and are sponsored by Lightbridge Academy, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Lakeland Bank Westwood and Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center. The Movies in the Park line-up includes “Meet the Robinsons” on Aug. 4, “Aladdin” on Aug. 11, “Bend it Like Beckham” on Aug. 18 and “The Goonies” on Aug. 25.

All concerts and movies are held on Thursday evenings at 8 in Veterans Park. Residents and neighbors are reminded to bring chairs and blankets for park events. Movies are free, include popcorn and are sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union, CareOne at Valley, Lipkin Orthodontics and Westwood Family Chiropractic. The Westwood Recreation Department is also pleased to be able to host The Westwood Community Band on Fridays (7 p.m.) and Sundays (2 p.m.) in July (follow them on Facebook for concert updates). In addition, the Ridgewood

Symphony Orchestra will play on Sunday, July 10 at 4 p.m. and The Ramsey Wind Symphony will play on Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. All concerts take place in Veterans Memorial Park and event details will be posted at facebook.com/westwoodnjrec. To register for classes and camps using Community Pass, go to register.communitypass.net/westwood. To learn more about programs and special events visit the Recreation Page at westwoodnj.gov, call (201) 664-7882 or follow the department on social media @westwoodnjrec.

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Summer 2022 is heating up with classes, camps, concerts, movies and other community events offered by the Westwood Recreation Department. Regisration is underway for summer classes including tennis for kids and soccer and sports squirts classes for preschoolers. Adults can register for tennis and outdoor yoga classes. Kids can look forward to

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sharpen your brain. Vary your surroundings such as listening to different music, using different lighting, having different backgrounds, and being in different locations. Travel frequently to new places and meet new people. Always get a good nightʼs sleep to really improve brain function. The hours before midnight are the most important hours. It is better to go to bed early and wake up early rather than go to bed late and wake up late. Interestingly, one of the easiest ways to improve memory and focus is to take lots of breaks. Your brain is typically only capable of remembering three concepts or facts at a time. Therefore, to maximize your brain function, after 20 minutes of reading and learning three big concepts, it is time to take a break. Go for a quick walk, have a snack, drink water, do some push ups, or partake in some breathing exercises. After your break, go back to your studies, and then your brain will now be able to memorize three more concepts without forgetting the old ones. Breaks are very important for your brain, your eyes, and your body. Remember that the brain loves to learn new things, and loves to be challenged. Stop relying on your cell phone and the internet, and start using your brain more to improve your memory and focus. The brain needs oxygen, healthy food, and the proper activation to function better and for you to feel better. One of the best ways to boost your brain power and reduce anxiety and depression is to turn off the news. The news is full of political corruption, death, crime, worry, disease, natural disasters, fear, stressful

situations, violence, racism, and bigotry. When you watch the news, you will most likely get more stressed. If you are more stressed, your immune system will most likely not function at optimal levels. It is always super important to help others, contribute to society, make people feel good, spread love and joy, give lots of compliments, make jokes, lighten the mood, and look for ways to improve our community and environment. If you really have a strong desire to help the community, start by volunteering and giving to local charities. If you are interested in learning about the best and most efficient ways to improve your memory and focus by using a natural process called neuroplasticity, you can call (201) 261-2150, text (646) 221-6738, or email info@kaplanbrainandbody.co m and set up a free 10 minute consult. Our offices offer functional neurology, cold laser, hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy, neurofeedback, vestibular rehabilitation, physical therapy, qEEGs, postural therapy, spinal manipulation therapy, and many other services. Also, you can learn more about the brain and neurology by subscribing to my YouTube Channel at Kaplan Brain and Body or purchase my book on Amazon, “Boost Your Brain Power: A guide to improving your memory and focus” by Dr. Eric Kaplan.

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The Optical Illusion is “proud, grateful, and honored” to celebrate its 40th anniversary this summer. Owner Carol Redden tells Pascack Press, “In 1982 we fell in love with the Borough of Westwood and were excited to open our optical business here.” After 40 years they also got to know many customers, and these have become their friends _ easy to do, as the staff has serviced them for three generations. Itʼs a family business starting with John, and continuing with Carol after John passed away in 2004. Carol says, “We are very fortunate to have staff that we consider family — some have been here more than 25 years!” The store has always prided itself on personal, professional service and frame and lens selections to suit every need. Carol says, “We look forward to continuing this tradition with pride and many thanks.” Enjoy a visit The Optical Illusion has a wealth of frame styles to choose from, including “the latest trends, retro look, fashion forward, sports, children and infants, and sunglasses, prescription and nonprescription.” The staff is licensed by the State Board of New Jersey and keep current on styles and enhancements. “We can assist you in selecting great-looking, exclusive eyewear with the perfect fit of lenses for your prescription. Your frame selection

Celebrating 40 years: Left to right: Phil Gaudiomonte, Nancy Tenny, Carol Enste, and owner Carol Redden. Above: Some of the many frame styles on display at 152 Westwood Ave. Pascack Press photos.

process is highly personalized and we pride ourselves in helping you find the perfect eyeglasses for your personal taste and lifestyle.” The professional staff of experienced licensed opticians will guide you through deciding in the best frame and lenses for you: • Progressive: Advanced progressive lenses, featuring free form technology, are lenses that provide for long distance viewing through the top portion (driving, spectator sports, other), intermediate viewing through the middle area (computer screen, car dashboard), and up close viewing

through the bottom (reading). • High Index: These lenses are the thinnest and lightest weight available, best cosmetic appearance and ideal for stronger prescriptions. • Computer: Ideal for office and desk work. With the demands that technology places on most of us today, one pair of eyeglasses doesnʼt meet all of our needs. Ask our opticians to discuss lens options to suit your needs. • Transitions: Conveniently adapt to changing light, reduce sunglare for better comfort and protect form harmful UV rays. • Anti-glare Coating:

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The Westwood Recreation Department has shared its deep appreciation for Nick Thanasides, who served for 20 years as a volunteer coordinator of recreation community programs. A commemoration in honor of his service and retirement was held June 9 as he concluded his role in organizing the 2022 Special Needs Activity Program (SNAP) Tennis session, a cherished role he held for the past five years. In addition to serving as the SNAP Tennis volunteer coordinator and coach, Thanasides volunteered as the coordinator of the Adult Power Volleyball program. For 20 years he was liaison to the department, encouraged adult volleyball enthusiasts to join the program, helped manage equipment, and worked to maintain a high-level of play among participants in the competitive but friendly program. “Nickʼs assistance with both the SNAP and Volleyball pro-

Nick Thanasides (center) with members of the SNAP tennis program. Thanasides was recognized June 9 for his 20 years as a volunteer with the Westwood Recreation Department. (Westwood Recreation Department photo)

grams has been indispensable,” Gary Buchheister, Westwoodʼs rec director, told Pascack Press on June 20. He added, “Nickʼs reliability, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills made him adept at keeping the SNAP participants engaged and the Power Volleyball participants active throughout the sea-

sons.” And, said Buchheister, “Nick really exemplifies how volunteer coordinators for sports, activities and special programs are an indispensable part of any recreation department. We were lucky to have him in our ʻcourtʼ for the past two decades and wish him the best of luck in his retirement.”

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semester, earning a spot on the Provostʼs List at Hofstra University. Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the Spring 2022 Deanʼs List, including Gavin Gertsen of Park Ridge, Lewis Grosso of Park Ridge, and Alyssa Mattera of Emerson. • Kayla Pantaleo of Park Ridge received a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Alabama during its spring commencement ceremonies on May 6–8. • Students named to the University of Delaware Deanʼs List for the Spring 2022 semester include Ryan Taub, Alexa DeSantis, Daniel Murphy, Alexa Gitto, Radhika Thakkar, and Courtney Callagy of Emerson; Keith Andreasen, Emily Bonner, Adrianna Rack, Miranda Rack, Katherine Mullaney, Daniel Boss, and Mitchell

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Sorreta of Hillsdale; Kailey Richard WeisDeGeorge, senborn, Liam Nocella, and Anna McDermott of Park Ridge; Kaitlyn Chiodi, Luke Fanizzi, John West, Austin Iannetta, Mollie Moran, Kyle Butler, Brooke Cooney, and Nancy Chang of Montvale; Allison Botwinick, Emily OʼBrien, Nolan Spillane, Jessica Ruback, Hannah Epstein, Jennifer Pulsiano, Emily Mayer, Alexandra Edelen, Austin Epstein, and Chelsea Unger of River Vale; Claire Podest, Meghan OʼMalley, and Pranjul Tyagi of the Township of Washington; Gabriella Dunay, Carly Wittenberg, Michele Atkins, and Sophie Lemanquais of Westwood; and Sophie Hoffman, Leila Forsa, Julia Schwartz, Alyson Cohen, and Allyson Pernick of Woodcliff Lake. • Elisabeth Marianne

Ralph of Hillsdale was awarded her Bachelor of Arts in business economics from Wofford College • Marielle Riccardelli of Westwood was named to the Siena College Presidentʼs List for the Spring 2022 Semester. The Presidentʼs List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher. • Siena College named to the Deanʼs List for Spring 2022 Kristen Kiernan of Westwood and Lindsey Terjanian of Emerson. To be named to the Deanʼs List, a studentʼs grade point average for the semester must be between 3.5 and 3.89. • The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2022 Deanʼs List, which includes, from the Pascack Valley: Ethan Berg, Brenna Collins, Sean Connolly, and Ryan Sheehan of River Vale; Sophie Bogacz of Park Ridge; Colleen Curtin, Kaitlin Damascus, Sean Deady,

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Shayne Flanagan, Mike Foti, Nicole Perrone, Casey Stewart, and AJ Puller of Hillsdale; Hunter Giovannielli of Montvale, and Charlotte OʼDonoghue and Emma Wolf of Emerson. • Julian Robles, a member of the class of 2023 majoring in aerospace engineering (BS) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project titled “Sharing the Life of the Rio San Pedro.” At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a researchdriven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue. • Olivia Rettew from Emerson was enrolled in CC316, Nonprofit Fundraising Campaigns, and was honored with the Civic and Community Engagement award during the School of Communication Student Awards at Emerson College. They occurred this spring and celebrated the close of an extraordinary academic year, as well as recognizing student achievements within the School of Communication. Rettew is majoring in theatre and is a member of the Class of 2023. • The University of Alabama has named to its deanʼs list Camila Chamorro of Park Ridge and Robert Lomer of Westwood. • Washington College congratulates the 461 students named to the Spring 2022 Deanʼs List, including Gianna Cannao of Montvale and Matthew Haag of River Vale. • Stephanie Kim of Montvale was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nationʼs oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Kim was initiated at University of Michigan.

• Widener University recently awarded degrees to undergraduate students who completed their studies. Graduates included Sean Edward Gibson of Park Ridge, who earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the School of Engineering. • Congratulations to the University of Hartford Class of 2022, which includes Joshua Keslinger and Sydney Lewis of Westwood. • Coastal Carolina University recognized more than 1,200 students during its spring commencement ceremonies, held May 6-7. Among them: Samantha Steidl, a recreation and sport management major of Emerson; and Sophia Pavin, a communication major of the Township of Washington. Nearly 1,000 students were named to the Presidentʼs List at Coastal Carolina University for Spring 2022, including Samantha Steidl; • More than 2,000 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Deanʼs List for Spring 2022, including Justin Edinger, a marketing pre-major major from Westwood. Students who made the Presidentʼs List achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the semester. • Elizabeth M. McCarthy, a resident of Westwood and majoring in sport and exercise physiology, made the Spring 2022 Deanʼs List at DeSales University. To qualify for Deanʼs List, a student must have a minimum 3.50 GPA on no fewer than 12 credit hours.

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Montvale girls dominate Pee Wee tourney

Front to back, left to right: Caitlyn Fuschetto, Ariana Ripoli, Alexa Aiello, Kara Aiello, EllaRose Fuller, Taylor Stankowitz, Madelyn Homberg, Isabel Delgado, Jaelyn Pawlyk, Lynn Ryan, and Isabella Carballo. Team photos provided. Congratulations to the Montvale 3rd/4th-grade softball team, winner of the 2022 Park Ridge Pee Wee Softball Tournament. The girls went 6-1 in a sixteam double-elimination Memorial Week tournament. It was a week filled with clutch hitting, great fielding, and exciting comeback wins, and dominating pitching from Jaelyn Pawlyk and Taylor Stankowitz. Montvale held off a great challenge from Washington Township to win the big game. Assistant coach Anthony

Ripoli said after the championship game, “We had comeback wins in four of the six victories. Our girls never stopped fighting, never gave up, and kept the determination to

win. It was the ultimate team effort with each girl contributing.” Coach Jason Aiello told Pascack Press on June 27 that Park Ridge hosted a fantastic tournament and all six teams — Montvale, Washington Township, Park Ridge, Emerson, Woodcliff Lake, and Hillsdale — “competed with great heart and tremendous sportsmanship.” He said the Montvale girlsʼ softball team looks to continue its success in the 10U summer softball season. — Staff report

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Anniversaries: Giving back and now the men in the shelter have food for three nights instead of just the one. Thatʼs how we spread it out. It would be a blessing if more people stepped up.” If you would like to help Felz with your monetary support, lending a hand or donating clothes, you can call the church office at (201) 664-1325 or call him directly at (845) 735-1313. And those receiving the charity, some of them made bad calls in life. Others had bad luck. “All people are worth helping,” Felz says. He adds of the men, “We have such a good relationship. We even pray together before we eat the food. At the end of every prayer, after we say ʻDear Lord, thank you for this food. Bless the hands that prepared it,ʼ all that — I say, ʻThank you, Lord, for allowing me to be here with my friends.ʼ They hear that, they come up to me, they give me a big hug. For years. That makes a difference.” Felz lavished praise on Metoʼs

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support of his mission. “I thank Tony from the bottom of my heart because he has been with me since I started doing this. Thatʼs 28 men that wouldnʼt have eaten many, many many times if it wasnʼt for Tony.” After a momentʼs reflection, he says, “First of all, God gets the glory, Iʼm just a delivery boy. God gets the glory, then Tony and all the other people.” And Meto, for his part, considers himself blessed for his customers, so many of whom went above and beyond during Covid to support the business. Gift cards, lines out the door for takeout, an abundance of love. “Thatʼs what kept us going. I was able to keep all my staff going.

That was most important to me because remember, I donʼt just have 20 or 30 employees that this job feeds; thereʼs 20 or 30 families that depend on this restaurant,” he said. He added, “Weʼre a sit-down place. I was really stressing: How would it be for all them? I need to keep it going for my staff and the support that we had made it possible to thrive.” The glasses are refilled. Behind Meto and Felz, on the patio and inside the restaurant, the lunch crowd is enjoying a lovely day.

About Bellissimo Ristoranté Meto opened the restaurant on Aug. 1, 2008. The business is committed to serving “only the finest foods with health-conscious ingredients prepared daily, allowing your dish to be made to order. We strive to provide the finest culinary experience for our patrons who have been raving since opening. Our professionally trained staff is eager to serve you and make your visit a pleasant one.” What makes the restaurant unique, Meto says: “Daily lunch $14–$17, two private party rooms for bridal showers, baby showers, christenings, retirements, corporate events, etc., complimentary corking service, and on-and-off-premise catering.” “We have a beautiful outdoor patio, where our guests can dine al fresco when weather permits. We also can host parties for any occasion and offer multiple party packages to fit your taste and budget.” The restaurantsʼs website muses, “If pasta could sing!” Recent reviews say, • “Iʼm a big fan of this restaurant. This little strip mall old school Italian joint makes an incredible marinara. They always change up things with daily specials and the staff is like my second family.” • “Excellent food and great service. Two things you rarely find at a restaurant these days!” • “Unbelievable Italian restaurant. What a nice surprise. Great food, authentic. Service is terrific. Food excellent. Prices reasonable. Owner managed, never a problem. Try the specials, even though the menu speaks for itself.” • “Loved everything about the restaurant. Fresh mozzarella, homemade pasta, excellent service. Best restaurant we have been to in a long time. Canʼt recommend it enough.”

Felz said he loved the backstories of the pieces that came their way. He loves the local and world history the best finds represent. “At RZM, we are here to educate people and inform them as to the true value of family heirlooms and antiques,” Felz says.

View of the patio, Bellissimo Ristoranté, Montvale.

Jon Felz shows his NYPD shield. RZM Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. has been dealing extensively with American coins, military items and various forms of fine art and antiques for 40 years. Itʼs “continually purchasing new items, and traveling up and down the East coast, including Canada, in search of rare and important antiques. We have assisted serious art and coin collectors establish valuable and significant major collections.” Felz says, “We specialize in the

purchase of complete estates, and can provide estate sale service at the location. After a complementary initial evaluation of the contents of an estate or residence, we can provide a specific set of recommendations as to the best methods to employ to maximize the liquidation value of the property.” “Choices include complete cash buyout, auction, or an estate sale at the location. Our regular client list includes attorneys, banks, and real estate agents that call upon us on a regular basis to make sure that estates are settled properly and legally.” The firm provides “prompt, accurate, and comprehensive appraisals of all sizes. Formal, written appraisals with fair market values are prepared for the purposes of

estate planning, division among heirs, and estate taxes.” Felz is seeking a wide variety of fine antiques, including American coin and currency, estate jewelry, silver, timepieces, U.S. Civil War and WWII arms and armor, and fine art: paintings and bronze sculpture.

When you go • Bellissimo Ristoranté is at 12 S. Kinderkamack Road, Montvale. Call (201) 746-6669, and visit bellissimonj.com. • RZM Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. is at 132 Dexter Ave., Pearl River, N.Y. Call (845) 735-1313, email rzmantique@aol.com, and visit https://rzmantiques.com. — Staff report

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Westwood Elks Lodge 1562 held its Flag Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park recently. Approximately 100 community members attended, learning about our flag’s history and paying homage to those who have served. Left to right are members of the Westwood Lodge: State Lodge Activities Committee Chairman Mike Travis, Keith Katorincek, Leading Knight Neil Stewart, chaplain Tracy Brandeburg, Toni Marino, trustee Randy Smith, tiler Ray Chiussano, Bob Baumann, and PVP Jan Royland. In the rear, Tricia Wilson singing “God Bless America,” DJ Mayo Creedal, and ER Grace Nappi. — Photo courtesy FrantVisuals

operators notified WPD dispatch of an early morning April 8 release — which sent receding waters back up onto lawns. The alert did not go to our OEM coordinator. Creating a flood mitigation duty on the part of the water utility would foster better communication between the local dam operators, other facilities within the drainage basin and local OEM. Senate bill S-793, and its Assembly counterpart A-4200, seek to formalize the standard operating procedures governing these alerts. Councilmembers Erin Collins and Cheryl Hodges are named to liaise with a working group representing flood residents and busi-

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ness owners to provide information on moving the critical legislation forward in Trenton. Internally, WPD Chief Michael Pontillo devised a “flood script” for WPD dispatch to better assist and inform 9-1-1 callers reporting emergency, flood related matters. PD liaison Collins, borough administrator Durene Ayers, and WPD Chief Pontillo are discussing ways to utilize patrol to record flood events in real time in concert with OEM director Blankenbush. Westwood OEM produced a voluntary “Special Needs Directory” to identify Flood Zone residents who may need priority attention from EMS: the elderly, persons who might be bedridden, in

wheelchairs, on crutches, or who have other ambulatory challenges. Our OEM initiated a push to sign up more residents for Swift Reach: the Reverse 911 Alert Service that allows OEM to precisely target local neighborhoods subject to specific threats. (Not every flood event impacts every flood zone the same way, so residents do not gets alerts at the same time.) That initiative increased the Swift Reach rolls by 110 new signups. Although during the most recent storms Westwood was not plagued by widespread power outages, the borough responded to a residentʼs post-Ida inquiry about the availability of emergency lighting and power during a flood event. WPD had secured a number

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of rain, the concert will be held indoors at the Westwood Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave. The Community Band is a group of approximately 40 adult volunteer musicians of varying ages and experiences. Itʼs always looking for addi-

tional woodwind, brass and percussion players. This is a great opportunity for musicians to continue playing after high school or college, or to dust off their instruments after a few years of inactivity. For more information, visit its facebook page and write wwcommunityband@optonline.net

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The Westwood Community Band will play its third Friday night concert of the summer on July 15 at 8 p.m. at the Bandstand in Veterans Memorial Park. This concert will feature the 30-piece Concert Band, playing a variety of light classics, showtunes, big band music, marches, and patriotic selections.

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Hothem, Elman honored for literacy work

Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley held their Annual International Dinner and Award Ceremony on June 15, for the first time since the COVID pandemic. Two Park Ridge tutors received awards at the event: • Claire Hothem was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. She has been tutoring in the program for 36 years, having started in 1994. • Susan Elman, who has been tutoring for six years, was named Tutor of the Year. She is very dedi-

cated, at times tutoring two ESL students a week. Both received a proclamation from the State of New Jersey honoring their service to the State of New Jersey and our communities. Mayor Keith Misciagna extended congratulations “to these wonderful Park Ridge volunteers.” Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley is a non-profit literacy program dedicated to assisting adults in our community learn English as a Second Language. It teaches the

most basic survival skills up through advanced reading and writing skills. LVPV is a member of Literacy NJ and fully accredited by ProLiteracy. It provides one-on-one tutoring at all levels, small group tutoring, conversation classes, group language classes, tutor training workshops taught by a certified instructor, and access to a core collection of ESL materials appropriate for tutors and students. For more information visit literacyvolunteerspv.org.

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Golden Seniors award two scholarships

The Golden Seniors of the Township of Washington has awarded two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors, James Stickel and Danielle Vinagre, both of Westwood Regional High School. The awards are based on scholarship, extra-curricular activities, volunteer services, and financial need. Students must also submit an essay. Stickel is a member of the National Honor Society, and the Tri-M Music, English, math, social studies, and Spanish honor societies. He was awarded the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish and English. His extracurricular activities included the Marching Band, Academic Decathlon, varsity golf and bowling teams, and student rep to the school board. An Eagle Scout, he also has

participated in the projects of fellow Eagle Scouts. His community services included Knights of Columbus food drives and other fundraisers, being a peer minister at St. Andrewʼs Church, and peer tutoring for NHS. He will attend Syracuse University. Vinagre is a member of the National Honor Society, and the English, Tri-M Music, science, and Spanish (treasurer) honor societies, and was on the honor roll for all four years in high school. STICKEL

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Her extracurricular activities included the Woodington Players, the Psychology Club, and player/manager on the volleyball team. Her community services included CCD teacher/aide and Youth Group at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, volunteering at Town Day events, and various fundraisers. She will attend the College of New Jersey. On behalf of the Golden Seniors, president Jim Joyce presented the awards at the Westwood Regional High School Awards Night, June 8. Joyce added congratulations to both students and extended thanks to the Golden Seniors members who contributed to the scholarship fund. — Via Jim Dugan

of diesel-powered light stanchions through the 1033 Federal Surplus Acquisition Program. In addition to daylight approximating halogen lighting; these stations provide 110 volt electrical receptacles that can serve to charge phones or run small appliances. Six of these units have been refurbished, serviced and are now ready to deploy, should OEM determine that their tactical efforts require them. In the post-Ida cleanup phase, the borough contracted with Westphal carting, Westwoodʼs trash hauler, to make continuous runs through the flood areas. Our DPW assisted residents in removing water logged belongings. They provided a curbside service rather than dropping a handful of Dumpsters (that would quickly fill up with non flood or contractor debris) spaced around the flooded areas. Our OEM thought it more convenient than requiring residents to haul their trash to centralized sites , where the dumpsters would be filled on a first come first served basis. Continuous curbside pickup with the DPW assisting was easier on our stressed-out residents and it cleared the zone of flood debris more efficiently. And, although more costly than dropping containers, the expense is reimbursable by FEMA under its disaster declaration for Hurricane Ida. Hillsdale recently approved Westwood OEMʼs request to tap into the camera feed monitoring the brook elevation markers under the bridge at the Kings shopping center. This will allow Westwoodʼs OEM director to view the brook

level remotely, freeing him to attend to his other duties during an imminent/ potential flood scenario. We thank Mayor Ruocco and Hillsdale PD/OEM for providing access to that time-saving camera feed. Westwood Councilman Rob Bicocchi (liaison for DPW and technology) has introduced an initiative to deploy additional cameras and water level sensors that can be tied into the WPD dispatch desk , so our dispatchers, as well as OEM, have access to real time telemetry to enhance their situational awareness and better inform our residents and business owners during an emergent flood event. Westwood OEM now has a Twitter account, and the borough clerk has added a flood page to the borough website. This is a clearinghouse for flood-related matters: the nature of local flooding, EMS procedures, state initiatives, and grant programs available to property owners. A paper version has been mailed to residents in the flood zone so the physical document is in hand should power go out. And the borough is working with state OEM consultant Tetra Tech on potential grant opportunities for home elevations. These are more mid/near term than the larger scale long term flood mitigation concepts noted previously in this series. In the meantime, we continue working to improve EMS responses in advance of this next hurricane season — which began on June 1. — Ray Arroyo is mayor of the Borough of Westwood.

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WESTWOOD COMMUNITY BAND PLAYS JULY 8

The Westwood Community Band will play its second Friday night concert of the summer on July 8 at 8 p.m. at the Bandstand in Veterans Memorial Park. This concert will feature the 18 piece Jazz Band, playing Big Band swing and rock music from the 1930s through the ʻ90s. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of rain, the concert will be held indoors at the Westwood Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave. The Community Band is a

group of approximately 40 adult volunteer musicians of varying ages and experiences. Itʼs always looking for additional woodwind, brass and percussion players. This is a great opportunity for musicians to continue playing after high school or college, or to dust off their instruments after a few years of inactivity. For more information, visit the Facebook page and write wwcommunityband@optonline.net.

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Properties: 70 teed up for borough rehab study Troast said that based on the studyʼs review of identified properties based on the state-mandated rehabilitation criteria, properties may move on to or off of the list of properties requiring rehabilitation. He said the council must make sure that all properties that meet the criteria are on the list that eventually goes to the Planning Board for review and consultation. No timeline is provided in the proposal, though it notes DMR “will work with the borough to develop a mutually acceptable schedule for the completion of

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these tasks. It is anticipated DMR will provide the draft investigation study three weeks from when the borough provides the background information identified in the Analysis and Investigation Phase.” The DMR rehabilitation study contract notes five meetings are included: a project kick-off meeting with borough and staff; presentation of findings to Planning Board; and three more meetings, not all necessarily evening meetings. No meeting dates have been set, said officials. The next regular council meeting is July 12. Troast said those properties

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The Westwood Charity Golf Outing will hold its 26th annual Outing on Thursday, Sept. 15, the second Thursday after Labor Day, at Valley Brook Golf Course. The WCGO Committee reports this yearʼs Outing will not conflict with the first day of school, enabling more golfers to attend the event looked upon as an anticipated fall tradition. Over the past 25 years, the WCGO has raised and distributed more than $125,000 for our local charities. Since 2006, it has been presenting college scholarships to deserving Westwood resident high school seniors who are Westwoodʼs future leaders. The results of last yearʼs Out-

ing permitted organizers to give out two $1,500 scholarships to a senior from the class of 2022. This yearʼs winners are Madeline Risbud of the Academy of the Holy Angels and Catherine Grob of Westwood Regional High School. The Committee plans to distribute its annual letter to former participants and local merchants in early July, however, if you would like an application or information about the WCGO, please write westwoodcgo@gmail.com. The WCGO organizers want to maintain the Outingʼs positive momentum, thank everyone for their continued support, and look forward to a successful 2022 Outing.

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identified will eventually be part of an adopted rehabilitation plan that is “ready to go” when the economy improves and developers look to invest locally. Mayor John Ruocco questioned why certain properties were included and excluded but seemed satisfied with Troastʼs explanation that properties will be added and deleted as part of the studyʼs findings.

Part of a process The contracted rehabilitation study sets in motion the process to declare specific properties, and areas, as in need of rehabilitation. “Based on our previous conversations, it is our understanding the Borough of Hillsdale would like to conduct a preliminary investigation study to determine if the Commercial (C) Zone as well as some additional ancillary parcels to the downtown meet the statutory criteria to be designated as an area in need of rehabilitation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A14a,” states the DMR Architectsʼ proposal. “The subject area contains a total of 70 properties. It includes properties within commercial, retail, residential, vacant and surface parking. Consistent with the [boroughʼs] request, we have included our scope of service and cost proposal for investigating the study area in the context of the criteria to be designated as an area in need of rehabilitation pursuant to the criteria at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A14a,” read the DMR Architectsʼ proposal. The preliminary study was not to exceed $12,700, said council resolution 22-115. According to DMRʼs contract, the $12,700 estimate consists of due diligence at $1,650; analysis and investiga-

tion report, $8,800; meetings (five maximum), $1,650; and reimbursables, $600.

Due diligence The due diligence phase of investigation will include: • Preparing a map of the area; • DMR reviewing any available maps. surveys, reports and other data provided by Hillsdale or the county; • DMR reviewing all available/provided data from fire, police and DPW departments, plus tax assessor and tax collectorʼs offices; and • DMR performing a site visit to review and photograph conditions. The analysis and investigation report will analyze all information gathered during the due diligence phase to determine what properties meet the statutory criteria. This will include: an area description, review of constraints, ages of the housing stock, patterns of property tax vacancy, abandonment, and property utilization. Other information examined will be zoning context, consideration of planning context, evaluation of criteria for rehabilitation, and final conclusions and recommendations. The consultant will provide deliverables including a report to borough administrator for review and use at the Planning Board public hearing; one printed copy and one digital copy of draft report for review by borough, Planning Board, and staff; and final deliverables in digital format (MS Word, Adobe PDF) and hard copies. Councilman Frank Pizzella, a longtime supporter of downtown redevelopment who has also been

a strong advocate for downtown rehabilitation, noted that the downtown has lost Friendlyʼs restaurant and a Starbucks coffee shop recently. He said taking steps to create a rehabilitation plan will provide direction to investors and developers looking to move shops and businesses into Hillsdale. “Itʼs a very good thing. Iʼm very happy that itʼs going to be going on now,” Pizzella told Pascack Press on June 28. “The revitalization study is in its very preliminary stages. It is my understanding that the planner is conducting some preliminary work for the economic development committee to look at so that the committee can provide recommendations on proceeding. More to come,” he added. The May 10 DMR proposal provides a street map of the “proposed rehabilitation area” and highlights the current properties to be investigated in the study. The Rehabilitation Investigation Study for the Commercial Zone includes: Block 1201 Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & Block 1206 Lots 2, 10, & Block 1209 Lot 1 & Block 1306 Lot 1, 10, 11, & Block 1307 Lot 1, 13, & Block 1308 Lot 1, 19, 20, 21, & Block 1309 Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, & Block 1401 Lot 8, & Block 1409 Lots, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & Block 1101 Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & Block 1102 Lot 1, 2, 3, 4, & Block 1103 Lot 1, & Block 1104 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & Block 1105 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & Block 1107 Lots 19, 20, Additional properties outside the Commercial Zone include: Block 1107 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & Block 1201 Lot 11.

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calls. Thankfully, we didnʼt have any at our event. To the Westwood, Emerson, River vale and Woodcliff Lake volunteer fire departments, thank

on our runners. The runners loved this and loved the music! We are grateful to sponsors HUMC at Pascack Valley, Lakeland Bank, Sany, Wegmans, The Runners House, Kings, Goldbergʼs Bagels, Varsity House Gym, The Westwood Candy Company and Flynnʼs Deli. A special thank you to DJ Bill

Phayre who has been with us at every event. Thank you to John Newell, our race director, for doing a terrific job.

Lastly thank you to the Marines who came out to support our event. It was awesome to have you there. On behalf of the Sgt. Christopher Hrbek Scholarship fund we thank you and appreciate your support. We loved this day. Semper Fi. Cheryl Hodges Westwood

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venient, but charging using a Level 1 outlet may take a significant amount of time and only provide a few miles per hour of charging. If youʼre renting an EV, confirm which type of car youʼre getting and emphasize to the rental agency that you prefer a car that can be charged easily and effectively. One that can be charged overnight and provide hundreds of miles of driving time after a full charge is ideal. • Look for EV-friendly lodging. Many hotels now feature charging stations exclusively for guests with EVs. Some hotels include the cost of utilizing such stations in their parking fees, while others may charge an additional amount. Either way, the convenience of finding a hotel with its own charging station outweighs any extra costs, as cars can be charged overnight while guests are asleep, leaving more time to travel in a vehicle thatʼs fully charged each morning. • Find some RV parks along your route. RVs have required charging stations for years, so RV parks typically have these stations available for a nominal fee of around $50. RVs typically are Level 2, so EV drivers that require Level 2 charging systems should be able to charge their vehicles at RV parks. In addition, many RV parks now also provide charging stations for Level 1 vehicles, though drivers should confirm

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condition.” Following a Planning Board discussion, board members voted 5-3 that “on balance, Ordinance 22-08 was inconsistent with the Boroughʼs Master Plan and Reexamination Reports.” Moreover, the board added four additional comments on Ordinance 22-08. The Board was concerned that the proposed requirement that future development only meet NJDEP Stormwater Management requirements outlined in N.J.A.C. 7:8 would not sufficiently mitigate stormwater runoff or meet the intent of the Boroughʼs Master Plan, particularly considering that the subject Blocks presently have high impervious lot coverage.

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only permitted on Block 1210, and were wanted in another location by the redeveloper. Also, he said, minor tweaks included changes in setbacks, bulk standards, signage,and one parking space for every 15,000 square feet. Other proposed changes reported were that Brookside Place can be vacated, mandated electric vehicle charging stations be included, and that under stormwater/floodplain/sewer, that any future site plan application meets all NJDEP standards for such. Following the amendmentsʼ introduction, the proposed changes were sent to the Planning Board for review. See “Hillsdale Tweaks Redevelop Plan To Suit Luxury Rental Complex,” May 2, 2022, Pascack Press online.

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of the recent school climate survey results revealed May 26 by Mark Russo, the districtʼs director of diversity, equity and inclusion and four sophomore students: two from each high school. She said social-emotional learning, which she defined as communicating about how to help students develop interpersonal skills, manage emotions, and navigate through life, was important for high school students. She said the question was how to integrate that effectively into the high school curriculum. Bilotti emphasized that she would like the district “engage in a strategic planning process” with all stakeholder groups coming together on something such as the school climate survey. Looking at the survey, she said the stakeholder groups could focus on a question such as, “What do we want our [graduates] from Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley to embody?” She said this effort would be “a great process to start in the district” as the district enters a post-Covid period. She said she has managed that type of community-wide effort. She said the community leaders in a variety of government, interest groups and organizations,

plus parents, students and residents could “develop a shared vision and shared goals.” Bilotti said she wants to have more conversations with students to find out what theyʼre looking for in terms of school input and other topics including wellness. She noted wellness offices were in each school, including two counselors at each high school. “We want to make sure that students know that counselors are available and that students are utilizing those counselors.” She said the district was “really forward-thinking” to have dedicated counselors at each high school and said an initial focus of her efforts will be, “how do we expand those wellness efforts.” She said making sure all students knew the counselors were there and available for their use was vital. District Technology and Communications Director Paul Zeller told Pascack Press that “If a student is struggling with something” the counseling offices were a “safe space” for students to access and talk about what was troubling them. Zeller said a student “does not need to be in crisis” to visit a counselor, but simply has an issue or concern they need to

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Nancy SHEEHY

Nancy (Anne) Sheehy of River Vale passed away peacefully on June 27, 2022. She was born on Dec. 4, 1926, in Galway, Ireland. Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Patrick Sheehy; her parents, James Healy and Bridget Healy (née Grealish); and her brothers Edward Healy, John Healy, and Daniel Healy. Devoted mother of Anne DiNapoli (Don), Brendan Sheehy (Susan), Kathleen McCarthy (Liam), James Sheehy (Helen), Martin Sheehy (Sheila), Maura Moeder (Bill). Loving grandmother of Brendan, Jaclyn (Christian), Sara, Gregory (Cassandra), James, Martin, Robert, Nicholas, Conor, Kevin, Liam, Alex, Annie, Billy, John, Jimmy and great-grandmother of Jayce, Carmelo, and Mateo. She is survived by her sister Delia McGrath. The family will receive relatives and friends on June 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. A Mass of the Christian burial will be held on June 30 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Mother of the Church, 209 Woodcliff Ave., Woodcliff Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant House at covenanthouse.org.

Grace E. ZIOBRO

Grace Eleanor Ziobro passed away on June 19, 2022. Grace was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Fortunato and Rose Scuteri on Feb. 9, 1928. She worked as a supervisor at the New York Telephone Company for almost 10 years before deciding to stay home to take care of her family. Grace was a loving wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt, “uncle” and friend. She was a caring person, loved by all, and will be dearly missed. She is predeceased by John W. Ziobro (Bill), her devoted husband of 51 years; and loving sister, Roseann. Surviving are her daughters, Susan Bonerbo and her husband,

Tom; Ellen Napoli and her husband, Paul; and three grandchildren: Michael, Scott, and Gracie. She is also survived by her brother, John; sisters, Theresa and Vivian; and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Family meant everything to Grace, and she was happiest when surrounded by her loved ones. Services are private under the direction of Becker Funeral Home and will be held at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. Fond memories can be shared at BeckerFuneralHome.com.

William M. SAYDAH

William Mitchell Saydah, 91, longtime resident of River Vale, passed suddenly on June 17, 2022. Born June 20, 1930 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Ferris Murad and Alice (Awad) Saydah, and grew up in Tenafly, with his older brothers Robert and Ferris Jr., and younger brother Gilbert, along with close cousins Harold and Norma. Married Marilyn (Harmon) Saydah (preceded March 30, 2015) of Perham, Maine in 1958, and together raised their children: Ann, Patricia, Mark, and Paul. Bill is survived by daughter Ann Saydah and her husband, Alan Moyes, and daughters Lucy, Ella, and Pearl Moyes of Boston, Mass.; daughter Patricia Saydah and son Mitchell Deutsch of New York, N.Y.; son Mark and daughters Jillian and Natalie Saydah of Harvard, Mass.; and son Paul and his wife, Julie (Chen) and children Sophia and Skye Saydah of South Orange; brothers Ferris Saydah of San Francisco, Calif. and Gilbert Saydah of Santa Rosa, Calif.; cousins Norma (Saydah) Shalhoub of Cresskill, and Harold Saydah of Lititz, Penn. Bill was an avid skier and active member of the New York Ski Club for nearly 70 years and served as president and vice president during the 1980s. He loved playing tennis and spent many summers with his wife, children, and grandchildren on Cape Cod. Bill was a partner in his family textile business, F.M. Saydah & Bros., for most of his career. Bill was a councilman for the Township of River Vale and a board member for the Pascack Mental Health Center.

Bill was a 1948 graduate of Tenafly High School and attended Columbia University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Bill loved driving the American roadways – in his late teens he bought his first car, Henrietta, a 1929 Ford Model A for $75 in Rochester, Minn. In his early 20s he rode his BMW motorcycle through the Midwest. Throughout his career he traveled the small towns of upstate New York, Pennsylvania and New England, being on the road half the year to visit his customers. Wake was Tuesday, June 21 at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood. Services were Wednesday, June 22 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge. Donations in remembrance to his wife Marilynʼs passion for her alma mater the University of Maine: our.umaine.edu/harmonmemorialscholarship.

endary girlsʼ basketball coach Jeff Jasperʼs freshman class of 1973. She lovingly and passionately supported Heather, Monica, and Stephen during their playing years of basketball, soccer, baseball, and softball. She organized the first Montvale Athletic League girlsʼ basketball team, coached softball, soccer and basketball and always was a strong voice for girls to expand their horizons through youth sports. A truly remarkable woman who thought of and helped others first, comforting many cancer survivors over the years while battling her own cancer and supporting her family. She will be truly missed by her beautiful family and friends, basketball and soccer moms, parents, children at her crossing guard post, and the many lives she comforted and touched so genuinely and compassionately.

Lorrie ZURICH

Kathleen (née McQueeney) Whelan, 85, longtime resident of Cresskill and Township of Washington, most recently of Warwick, R.I., entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2022 with her family around her. Loving mother of Kathleen Scapp and her husband, Mark; and Maureen and Colleen Whelan. Adored grandmother of Julia Scapp. She is also survived by her brother Thomas J. McQueeney Jr. of Ansonia, Conn., eight loving nieces and nephews, and many grandnieces and grandnephews. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 44 years, Charles R. Whelan; and her parents, Thomas J. McQueeney Sr. and Doris (Benoit) McQueeney. Kathy graduated with a bachelorʼs degree in nursing from the University of Bridgeport in 1959 and worked at the VA hospital in West Haven, Conn. — eventually as head duty nurse on 4W. Kathy moved to New Jersey in 1965 after she and Charlie married. She stayed home to raise the girls and returned to nursing at Charlieʼs podiatry office for 15 years before they retired together. She cared for family, friends, and patients all her life and helped many in need. The family received relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood on Thursday, June 23. A Funeral liturgy will be held at the Church of the Presenta-

Lorrie Zurich (née Anderson), 63, of Montvale passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side after a 30plus-year journey battling breast and ovarian cancer. She leaves behind George, her loving husband of 40 years; daughters Heather (Diomede) and Monica (Cirieco); their husbands, Steven Diomede and Jordan Cirieco; and son Stephen with girlfriend Marissa Bonanno. Lorrie also leaves two beautiful grandchildren, Cooper and Kaia Cirieco; siblings Vivian Paulter, Doug Anderson, and Donna Jablonski; and 12 nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her parents, Johanna and Jack Anderson. Lorrie was born in New York City, raised in Hillsdale, and attended St Johnʼs Academy and Pascack Valley High School. After graduating high school, Lorrie spent most of her career in executive administrative positions with Federal Paper Board, Friendly Ice-Cream Corporation and Cooper Industries. She later worked as an aide for St Paulʼs Episcopal Church Montvale, retiring as a beloved Memorial Elementary School crossing guard in 2020. Lorrie excelled in athletics, earning all-county honors in volleyball. She was a member of leg-

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party. I remember spending time there with my children and built many memories there. I want our residents of all ages to enjoy what our family and many families enjoyed during the summer, and to enjoy the new amenities during weather and wintertimes indoors.”

tion, Upper Saddle River, on Friday, June 24. Burial followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org), ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, are appreciated.

Roy L. MARCIANI

With sadness, love, and profound gratitude, the family of Roy Louis Marciani announces his entrance to eternal rest on June 14, 2022. Roy was born on Nov. 3, 1953 to Raymond and Lillian Marciani of Paramus. Roy was very active as a child and spent his afternoons practicing sports and playing with his pug, Ming. He graduated from Paramus High School in 1972 and joined the familyʼs Italian restaurant, Marcyʼs, in Park Ridge. In 1984, Royʼs father set him up on a date with his future wife, Cheryl. Roy quickly fell in love with her and her two children, Scott and Michael, and was proud to raise them as his own. By 1985, the couple married and were soon blessed with two children, Daniel and Andrew. Roy dedicated his time to his children and the local youth, coaching sports in Hillsdale. Roy was associated with Hillsdaleʼs youth football program for 17 years and saw success coaching the junior teams. Roy loved to explore and traveled extensively, including a summer-long trek in 1994 that crossed the country. At retirement, Roy and Cheryl traveled again, deepening their love for each other, and finding fulfillment visiting the wonders of the U.S. with their beloved bulldogs, Jake and Teddy. Roy is preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his children, Andrew, Daniel, Michael, and Scott; his grandson, Johnny; his daughters-in-law, Lisa and Delia; and his loving wife, Cheryl. A memorial service for Roy was held Thursday, June 23 at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimerʼs Association at in memory of his mother, Lillian Marciani. alz.org. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Becker-FuneralHome.com for the Marciani family.

Ellen McCullough, who passed away in 2003 of leiomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer. The 2015 ride took on even more meaning for the sisters as Kathy was diagnosed with nonHodgkins lymphoma. She told Pascack Press on June 29 that sheʼs finished her immunotherapy treaments and doing well. The Pan-Mass Challenge is “the nationʼs most successful athletic fundraising event,” having raised more than $831 million since 1980 in its mission: to win the battle against cancer “by funding lifesaving research to learn more about cancer and its causes

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state Department of Education School Board to reexamine the standards in light of recent parental and political criticism. Derwin explained in fourth and fifth grades, both girls and boys get separate instruction from a health educator and school nurse about the onset of puberty. Derwin said the conversations focus on showering regularly, wearing deodorant, changing bodies and cracking voices. Other topics that will be taught in grades 3-5, however, included sexual development and the role of hormones, romantic and sexual feelings, mood swings and timing of pubertal onset. Lombardy said that parents should note the “core idea” listed on the left side of the state standards document and noted though a state standard — also called a performance expectation — might be “abrasive,” often the core idea from which it derives is part of a broader educational goal.

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and to develop increasingly effective treatment for this deadly disease.” The sisters need to raise $4,000 in order to participate in the PMC this year. Kathy told Pascack Press, “I had three surgeries over the past year for three high-risk markers for breast cancer. Iʼve recovered and I am stable. I still see my oncologist for non-Hodgkinʼs twice a year, and I am also stable with that blood disorder.” She said the PMC is amazing, and that sheʼs grateful for past community support. “We have met so many people, so many new friends, along the. You ride with people who have brain tumors and who are fighting

Nine “sensitive standards” were identified by the district for grades 3-5, also including “explain the relationship between sexual intercourse and human reproduction” and “explain the range of ways pregnancy can occur (e.g. IVF, surrogacy).” One parent wanted to know how a teacher would handle a sensitive topic brought up in another class besides health. She was told by Lombardy that the topic would be addressed as possibly inappropriate or possibly steered back for further classroom followup. At one point, Lombardy mentioned he had to talk to his young daughter, a third-grader, about a product advertised on a major network TV commercial where two men were shown kissing. “There is no way to perfectly — and Iʼm speaking to you as a parent now — perfectly shelter all of our children from all of these different topics. Theyʼre going to see things on TV, or via the shows they watch, if they have a smart phone in fifth, or sixth, or seventh, or eighth grade. They have endless lines of access, so these things are out there,” he said.

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The River Vale School District has information available for citizens interested in running for the board of education. The River Vale Board of Education will have two full, three-year term vacancies in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 annual school election, according to Kelly Ippolito, school business administrator/ board secretary, on June 1. A candidate must file a nominating petition with the county clerk for his or her name to appear on the ballot during the November annual school election. The deadline to submit the nominating petition is Monday, July 25, at 4 p.m. Prospective school board candidates can download candidate information from the New Jersey School Boards Associa-

tionʼs website at NJSBA School Board Candidate Kit. The kit includes information about nominating petitions, legal qualifications for school board candidacy, and the role of the school board member. Information about the New Jersey School Ethics Act and important dates in the school election process are also included. “One of the most meaningful contributions that citizens can make to their community is serving on the local board of education,” said Irene M. LeFebvre, NJSBA president. “I encourage all interested citizens to consider school board membership. It doesnʼt require a degree in education, or a background in politics. However, it does require a sincere interest in the community, its children, and their education.”

cancer themselves or are riding in honor of someone who had cancer. Itʼs such an amazing ride with 6,000 other riders — we all have the same goal and mission.” She said, “It has been a challenging year to say the least, as I have had three surgeries, but I am stable now and back training for the ride.” And she provided a letter from Dr. Laurie Glimcher, president and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who said “As Dana-Farberʼs largest single contributor, accounting for 55 percent of the Jimmy Fundʼs annual revenue, the PMC commitment touches every aspect of the Instituteʼs essential work.” Glimcher said, “The funds

you raise are of paramount importance in pushing the pace of progress across Dana-Farberʼs labs and clinics to improve the lives of patients across the globe. Inspired and empowered by PMC riders like you, Dana-Farber is accelerating revolutionary science, delivering compassionate care, and mobilizing the exceptional expertise needed to change the course of cancer for everyone.” She said PMC funding “allows the Instituteʼs best and brightest minds to prevent more cancers and relapses, treat more cancers successfully, sustain a robust slate of clinical trials, and spearhead comprehensive programs to address the physical,

emotional, and spiritual needs of patients, families, and survivors.” Kathy said past writeups in Pascack Press have been a great way of connecting with the community.. She said, “Any donation you could give would be greatly appreciated to help find a cure for cancer. The PMC donates 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. Please donate at pmc.org. Click on the donate button and enter Kathy McCullough-Widmer.” You can also send a check payable to PMC; Kathy McCullough Widmer, 2 Hall Court, Park Ridge NJ 07656.

Several times during the session parents asked about how to opt out of lesson plans that went against their religion or conscience. Both officials said when final lesson plans come out in July/August, and parents request to review specific lessons, a Google worksheet will be made available so parents can opt-out children from specific lessons. School officials said it was up to parents to request the lesson plans when available and determine which specific ones that they preferred to opt out.

In grades 6-8, officials identified 23 sensitive standards that were highlighted. In one standard, it stated, “describe pregnancy testing, the signs of pregnancy, and pregnancy options, including parenting, abortion and adoption.” Lombardy said only a straightforward definition of abortion is provided. He said previously abortion was not mentioned until 12th grade, but was moved up to eighth grade in the 2020 standards. Other sensitive standards included: Identify factors that are important in deciding whether and

when to engage in sexual behaviors; define vaginal, oral and anal sex; identify short and long term contraception and safer sex methods that are effective and describe how to access and use them (e.g. abstinence, condom). Others included: define sexual consent and sexual agency; define interpersonal and sexual violence and describe their impacts on sexual health; and describe strategies that sex traffickers/exploiters employ to recruit youth.

flag, on municipal property. Also, a few years back, Montvale considered flying the Pride Flag but following controversy over limiting other flags that the borough did not wish to fly, decided to only allow the U.S. Flag to be flown on borough flagpoles and property. The flags permitted under Woodcliff Lakeʼs ordinance include: the United States of America; the State of New Jersey;

the U.S. Armed Forces; Bergen County; the Borough of Woodcliff Lake; and borough departments. The ordinance also provides guidelines for flying the U.S. flag at half-staff in memoriam for government leaders, first responders, and members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Some Bergen County towns also fly the P.O.W. M.I.A. flag for unrecovered war veterans, and sometimes the state flag and other local government flags. All flags permitted on municipal property or

flagpoles are generally spelled out in local ordinances. In recent years, some towns including Montvale and Woodcliff Lake have maintained that flying one commemorative flag — such as the Pride flag — opens them up to possible legal challenges for refusing to fly another more controversial banner such as the Confederate flag or right-to-life flag. At press time, no lawsuits had been filed in any Pascack Valley town on the issue.

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PARK RIDGE

PARK RIDGE POLICE RESERVE SEEKS OFFICERS

The Reserve Unit of the Park Ridge Police seeks new officers. The Reserve Unit is committed to upholding the Constitution, community, and agency it serves. The unit relies upon the professionalism, dedication, and commitment of its officers to accomplish this task. The vision of the Reserve Unit is to work as a vital part of the police department in building and maintaining the strong bonds of a healthy community policing program. This will be accomplished by providing all officers with the tools they need. In turn, the unit will assist the police department in meeting the challenges of reducing crime, creating a safer community, and improving the quality of life. The core values of this Unit are: integrity, professionalism, commitment, moral character, mutual respect, and teamwork. Applications to become a reserve officer in Park Ridge will be accepted until January. Applicants

should understand they are volunteering to contribute to the overall mission of the unit. Individuals are expected to be professional on and off duty and will be held accountable for their actions at all times. Before applying, make sure you and your family are ready for what will be required of you. In order to qualify you must be a citizen of the Unites States, live within five miles of Park Ridge (provided no program exists in your municipality), be at least 18, be in good physical and mental health, be at least a high school graduate, not have a criminal record or unsatisfactory driving record (background check required), successfully complete the next class held at the Bergen County Police and Fire Academy in Mahwah (classes held at night for three months), and expect to serve around 150 hours a year (includes training and duty time). For more information and an application, call Sgt. DiBlasi at (201) 391-5400 ext. 5232 or stop by police headquarters.

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