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Emerson • Hillsdale • Montvale • Park Ridge • River Vale • Township of Washington • Westwood • Woodcliff Lake VOLUME 24 ISSUE 26

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Teen drama filmed at Emerson High features local extras

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Connor Munson has completed his Eagle Scout project to build a workout area at Clark Field—and now he’s got a challenge for you! SEE PAGE 14

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NEARLY 1,500 Registrations increase as presidential election nears

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BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Over the past few weeks, nearly 1,500 newly registered voters have been added to the countyʼs voting rolls, said a top ranking county elections official, and the state has begun a first-ever online voter registration system to make registration easier for residents hoping to cast a vote in the Nov. 3 presidential election. The highly contested general election features a showdown between incumbent first-term Republican President Donald J. Trump and Democratic nominee and former vice president Joseph R. Biden, plus other federal, state, county and local offices. Also on New Jerseyʼs ballot is a public question on legalizing marijuana statewide. In 2016, 72.5 percent of Bergen Countyʼs registered voters turned out to vote when Trump faced off with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary R. Clinton.

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A teen romantic drama filmed in large part at Emerson Junior-Senior High School during summer 2019 debuted Aug. 21 on Amazon Prime video and the mayor and a councilwoman gave the new film and its focus on Emerson rave reviews. Mayor Danielle DiPaola and Councilwoman Jill McGuire were invited behind the scenes when the movie was made, and got to see its film crew and actors in action, which also included about 20 local students as extras. The movie, “Chemical Hearts,” was filmed at the local high school and tells the tale of a high school transfer student who finds a new passion when she begins to work on the schoolʼs newspaper. The romantic drama stars Lili Reinhart (“Riverdale”) and Austin Abrams (“Euphoria”). The film is an adaptation of Krystal Sutherlandʼs young-adult novel “Our Chemical Hearts,” which weaves a tale of a high school senior who falls in love with a new transfer student with a “heartbreaking secret,” according to a press release. DiPaola said the movieʼs filming and now release “has brought excitement to the borough” and called the movieʼs production “a great experience” for local teens and for drawing posi-

ON LOCATION AT EMERSON HIGH: Top left, Danielle Gull, Director Richard Tanne, Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola, and Councilwoman Jill McGuire. Above right, Alyssa LaForge and David Morgan. Bottom left, student extras take a break in the Emerson High School cafeteria. The teen drama “Chemical Hearts” was filmed at the local high school last summer and is now available for viewing on Amazon Prime video. DiPaola said she was offered tive attention and focus on Emermentioned the newly released a cameo role in the film as mayor son. video during the Sept. 1 council “This has created a lot of but scheduling conflicts prevented meeting. buzz in our community,” said the her from appearing. “It was filmed at the EmerBoth DiPaola and McGuire mayor, who got to sit in the direcson Junior-Senior High School. torʼs chair during the filming in were invited behind the scenes It was outside, inside and I think during last yearʼs filming and Emerson.

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THE BEAT GOES ON

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As Westwood’s Arts on the Avenues summer music series wraps, there’s more on the horizon.

When Park Ridge High School students returned to class in September a century ago, it wasn’t in their usual surroundings.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Check the numbers on Covid-19

To the editor: This is in response to Adam Shapiroʼs letter to the editor

(“Half of valley above average in covid cases”) in your Aug. 31 edition. I donʼt know about the other towns but I know Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola was sending out phone calls at least every other Friday during the height of the pandemic keeping residents updated on the number of cases in town, updates on Gov. Murphyʼs executive orders, and what to do if you felt you had coronavirus symptoms. Also, she and the town council set up a committee to make sure the three long-term care facilities in Emerson were screening staff members and residents, staff members had enough personal protective equipment and made sure the facilities work with the town to make sure they had areas designated to separate residents with the virus. As of Sept. 2 there have been

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square inch of natural land in Washington Township to be developed upon? We already have too many townhouses. Do we really need another—especially a cumbersome complex crowded into such a small space? Washington Township once prided itself as a suburban community where private homes were hallmarks of the town framework. The small, narrow plot of land earmarked for this ambitious development proposal—squeezing in a massive, multi-story apartment complex, two townhouses, providing for ample parking and devising two-way street access—is not in keeping with the fabric, flow and layout of our residential town. In addition, the natural land buffer between the school, Memorial Field and residential homes will be completely eliminated. This is not only aesthetically unappealing, but it is also unfair to residents whose backyard home property will abut the proposed development site. Also note that Ridgewood Boulevard East is already a busy through-street on the west side of town. In the summer, with the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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A website snafu that caused a nearly hourlong delay led to rescheduling a Zoning Board of Adjustment public hearing on an 85-unit, 95-bed assisted living facility proposed on Pascack Road to Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m. The proposed facility, at 620 Pascack Road, would take the place of the former Washington Township Tennis and Fitness club, less than a quarter-mile from the busy Washington Avenue-Pascack Road intersection. The facility is called Chelsea at Pascack on engineering drawings available online under Zoning Board Applications for 620 Pascack Road on the boardʼs website. The applicant, Capitol Senior Housing, last presented testimony on its application July 21, with its traffic consultant noting the new

assisted living facility would generate “much less traffic” than the previous tennis and fitness club. Due to a link on the Zoning Boardʼs online agenda not functioning, and residents unable to link to the Zoom meeting, which took about 40 minutes to fix and was functional at about 7:40 p.m., Zoning Board Chair Fred Goetz then opened the meeting for public comment for about 15 minutes. No public comments were received following the link fix. The board learned of the bad link thanks to resident Diane Ferrara calling into the public comment period kicking off the boardʼs Zoom meeting and telling them the link was broken. Ferrara was able to access the Zoom meeting via a meeting address posted previously that she had copied and saved. A Pascack Press reporter was able to access the meeting via a previous meetingʼs webinar link on Zoning Board applications page that still

worked, but he could not access the agenda. Following the delays and after the link was restored, applicant attorney Gail Price asked to have their professionalsʼ testimony moved to the next scheduled session, Sept. 15.

The assisted living proposal from Capitol Seniors Housing, Pascack LLC, has not generated much public pushback, partially due to applicant executives having met with neighborhood residents to help resolve issues created by the proposed facility.

In the meetingʼs sole public comment, Ferrara said the applicant was doing a “phenomenal interfacing job” with residents in listening to feedback and said she was “very pleased with what theyʼre doing.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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Discover local history at museum PASCACK VALLEY The Pascack Historical Society invites members of the public to stop by its museum any Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The Societyʼs John C. Storms Museum is located at 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge (one block north of Park Avenue West). The museum is home to thousands of objects, artifacts, and ephemera that chronicle life in the Pascack Valley from the Lenape Indian days until the present. Visitors will discover a special section devoted to colonial artifacts, relics from the production of wampum in the Pascack Valley, rooms recreated to illustrate early-19th century and Victorian life, a collection of Lenape stone tools, and more. The latest exhibit, “THEIR WORLD: Woman Suffrage in the Pascack Valley,” commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to vote. Locally there were groups like the Hillsdale-Westwood Equal Suffrage League and the Pascack Branch of the Woman Suffrage Organization. Several Pascack Valley women also lobbied at the state level for the right to vote. The exhibit includes news clippings, flyers, and photographs, combined with everyday items from the era leading up to women getting the vote. Guests who are planning to visit the museum should note the following safety measures that are in place: 1) Masks must be worn by all visitors; 2) Visitors must avoid touching any surfaces as they move about the museum; 3) Entry into the museum is limited to 12 people at one time; and 4) The meeting room, Berdais Hall, will be closed to the public. There is no access to the gift shop, bathrooms, or research library. For more information, visit pascackhistoricalsociety.org and follow the museum on Facebook.

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AFTER PARK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL burned down, classes resumed in September 1920 at the Leach mansion on Fremont Avenue. The photo shows the home as it looked that year. On the right, Mrs. Emily Leach.

WHEN HIGH SCHOOL BURNED, PARK RIDGE WIDOW OPENED HER HOME BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF PASCACK PRESS

Earlier this summer we wrote about the massive fire that destroyed Park Ridge High School on the eve of final exams a century ago, in June of 1920. After the fire, the community set about building a bigger and better high school in the same location, at the corner of Main Street (Pascack Road) and Park Avenue. Of course, that didnʼt solve the problem of where to house the kids when classes resumed in September, as the school was still in the early stages of reconstruction. The answer came from one Mrs. Emily Leach of Fremont Avenue. Her late husband, Mr. James Leach, a stationer with offices in New York, was once the mayor of Park Ridge, a school board trustee, and founded the congregational church on Ridge Avenue that now houses the Pascack Historical Society. He was also the person who made the building of the original 1908 high school possible by donating the cornfield that would become school grounds. He passed away in 1906, so he never got to see the finished school. The Leaches had been such ardent supporters of education

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that Mrs. Leach offered up her spacious mansion for the displaced high school students. “Then came forward one of the townʼs most generous citizens, Mrs. Leach, with an offer of her house for the use of the high school. We gladly accepted her unusual offer and when the term opened in September we found ourselves installed in the spacious rooms of the Leach mansion,” the 1921 yearbook describes. In those days, kids from all over the region—not just Park Ridge—attended Park Ridge High School. This was decades before Pascack Valley or Pascack Hills high schools came to be. Still, in those days high school class sizes were small. The aforementioned yearbook shows 21 kids—nine girls and 12 boys— graduating in 1921. “For those who come to the school every morning by train, the distance to walk has almost doubled. Many of the Park Ridge students were forced to bring their lunches because the school was too far from their homes. But, in spite of all the drawbacks, attendance has been just as regular as in former years, and the general standing of the students has been just as high,” the yearbook continues.

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During their summer vacation, the students mobilized in a fund-raising campaign to gather donations to help offset the cost of rebuilding the school. The kids appealed to local businessmen for contributions. The new facility, which still stands today as Park Ridge High School, opened in September 1922. Years later, the Leach residence on Fremont Avenue

became the Glen Manor Sanitarium, a nursing home. After a fire in 1973 destroyed the roof and gutted rooms, the place sat vacant for a year. Because it was not boarded up, the abandoned property attracted adventurous teenagers who were under the impression that it was haunted. On the grounds that the building posed a safety hazard, borough officials ordered its demolition in 1974.

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A virtual Planning Board hearing for Waypoint Residential Servicesʼ application to build a 157-unit senior complex at 127 Summit Ave. is set for Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The proposalʼs most recent virtual hearing, July 21, featured discussion of how future complex residents could safely exit the complex to Summit Avenue along a narrow driveway currently proposed. Other topics of concern in July included scores of engineering details and questions being resolved between applicant engineer Patricia Ruskan and borough engineer Andy Hipolit. It was unclear who would be testifying Sept. 15 and how much time will be allotted. No agenda was posted as of Sept. 9. Early this year, Waypoint proposed a 170-unit active-adult senior complex but revised its plans after initial board and public com-

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ment. The proposal requests 11 bulk variances and three design waivers—including variances for building height, building length, and number of apartment units allowed. In short, bulk variances, also called C-variances, seek relief from local zoning codes, related to physical features, including lot and design requirements. The 28.4-acre lot at 127 Summit Ave. is within the A-6 Affordable Housing District, and the proposal includes 24 one-bedroom affordable units. Based on previous board comments, the applicant reduced its total building size to about 287,800 square feet with an 85,935-square foot footprint. The applicant proposes 186 covered parking spaces and 43 atgrade parking spaces. The complex

includes 97 one-bedroom units and 60 two-bedroom units. It is surrounded by The Reserve at Montvale on Upper Saddle River Road to the north, Morgan Court single-family residential to the east and Summit Ridge Townhouse development and the parkway to the west. On the siteʼs south side is Summit Avenue, a commercial building and the former A&P headquarters previously approved for an 80-unit townhouse development at 2 Paragon Drive. The proposed complex is within a mile of The Shoppes at DePiero Farm, an approved 185unit high-density multifamily housing complex on former Sony property, and luxury rental units planned at S. Hekemianʼs North Market residential, retail and office development underway on Mercedes Drive.

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After weeks of frustration and anger from residents—and public silence from the mayor and council over a proposed settlement of two longstanding religious discrimination lawsuits—a vote will be taken Sept. 14 at the Borough Council meeting to approve or reject a 20,000-square-foot expanded synagogue and a $1.5 million payment to Valley Chabad. The settlement proposed allows Valley Chabad to expand its synagogue on its currently owned site, 100 Overlook Drive, following outlines of a final site plan developed as part of negotiations among Chabad attorneys, DOJ attorneys, borough attorneys, and borough engineer Evan Jacobs over nearly two years.

No local land use board will review the site plan agreed to as part of the settlement, said attorneys. In fact, the Zoning Board of Adjustment was a defendant in the initial 2016 Valley Chabad discrimination lawsuit and as part of the settlement, the suit against it will be dismissed. At the Aug. 20 special meeting held online to discuss the settlement, both borough attorneys pushed for settling the lawsuit to avoid future trial losses possibly in the millions, plus millions more in legal costs. Since Aug. 20, despite Pascack Press inquiries, neither the mayor nor any council member has publicly commented on settlement terms. Attorneys advised them against public comments during the August special meeting. Likewise, Valley Chabad officials have declined comment despite Pascack Press contacts.

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The settlement pays $1.5 million to Chabad and Chabad gets to expand its synagogue to over 20,000 square feet on site, which includes creating 75 parking spaces for a maximum occupancy of 225 people. On 10 days per year, the maximum could “swell” to 304 occupants for special events, with off-site parking and a shuttle to be provided by Chabad to mitigate any off-site parking concerns. The settlement also rankles residents due to its oversize square footage, out-of-character size, and that it exceeds square footage allowances granted previously to other religious groups in town. In addition, residents claim the settlement appears to be “a done deal” and one-sided in that Valley Chabad did not appear to make any compromises in order to reach a settlement. Residents pointed out that an expanded but much-lower square footage synagogue—about 12,000 square feet—proposed in 2016 by Valley Chabad was rejected by the Zoning Board of Adjustment for specific reasons and that this one should be subject to similar zon-

ing regulations. However, both borough attorneys involved in negotiations with Chabad and DOJ stressed that under the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, or RLUIPA, DOJ does not have to prove discriminatory intent on the boroughʼs part to win its religious discrimination lawsuit. They said even if the borough followed local zoning laws, it could still violate the RLUIPA statute. Both also noted that most municipal insurance coverage would not cover “punitive damages” resulting from such a RLUIPA lawsuit. They noted a multi-milliondollar judgment against the borough could be devastating, potentially adversely affecting longterm debt, property taxes and municipal services. On Aug. 20, both attorneys hired to represent Woodcliff Lake in negotiations explained that the involvement of a federal agency such as DOJ in the religious discrimination lawsuits against the borough made this case much more difficult.

Diane Audino, who along with five other residents, opposed the agreement as “unreasonable, unfair and one-sided” has taken to social media and started a petition to oppose the settlement. Last week Audino told Pascack Press that hundreds of residents had signed the online petition opposing any settlement. Audino said her group would be issuing another message to residents in a run-up to the Sept. 14 settlement vote, hoping to increase opposition and meeting turnout. Both attorneys that spoke on the settlement Aug. 20, Henry Klingeman and Brent Pohlman, advised settling the case now rather than taking a chance on litigation, which could take years and cost millions of dollars more, they said. Residents opposing the settlement donʼt necessarily want to take Chabad to trial, Audino said, but rather negotiate what they term a more reasonable settlement that also gets Chabad to compromise over the proposed buildingʼs square footage and CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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recipes and tips for cooking and baking this season. This virtual program takes place on Zoom Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 7–8 p.m. A Zoom link will be sent via email on the day of the event.

PARK RIDGE 51 Park Ave. (201) 391-5151 parkridge.bccls.org • The library has a new Tuesday morning program, Miss Renee Reads the Classics for Kids. On Tuesdays at 10 a.m. visit the libraryʼs Facebook for the best classic books in kid-friendly versions. • Join Miss Sherri every Thursday at 10 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook page (Park Ridge Public Library-NJ) for Storytime! Stories, songs and a craft for little ones. • Making Healthy Snacks With Your Kids is on Facebook Live Thursday, Sept. 17 at 4:30 p.m. Join nutritionist Jaclyn Padovano for an afternoon session of making healthy snacks with your children. Simple ingredients are made special when your kids help create their own snacks for before/after school or anytime. Ingredient list will be posted close to the program date. • Crafts with Miss Renee is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook page. You must call the library the Monday– Thursday before the craft to reserve your craft kit and it must be picked up that day. All ages are invited to participate as Miss Renee walks you through making a fun craft at home.

• Join Miss Eileen every Saturday for Book It Club. Stories, science and more geared towards kids in primary grades. Takes place on the libraryʼs Facebook page Saturdays at 10 a.m.

RIVER VALE 412 Rivervale Road (201) 391-2323 rivervalelibrary.org • Fall Crafts-to-Go: Stop by the library this week to pick up an apple magnet craft to take home! Supplies are limited. Crafts are first come, first served. • River Vale Readers, a book club for grades 2–3, has chosen “Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business” by Kyla Lee for its September selection. Copies are available to check out from the library, or through Libby as an eBook. Meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Visit the libraryʼs website to register. • Bookworms Story Time Club for grades K-1 will be reading aloud “Islandborn” by Junot Diaz and talking about the book Thursday, Sept. 17 from 4–4:30 p.m. on Zoom. There is a corresponding activity bag that can be picked up at the childrenʼs desk. The activity bag should be completed prior to the program so the children can share. This club is run by Ashley Diaz and Daniela Rey for their Girl Scout Silver Award project on diversity and inclusion. Register online. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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site for registration and supply list. • Fall Story Time starts Thursday, Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Led by Miss Tyne, this program will meet every Thursday on Zoom for stories, songs, and fun. Register online for each individual session. Storytime crafts can be picked up each week to do at home. • Teen Talks Book Club for grades 6-8 will meet on Zoom Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 4-5 p.m. to discuss “Finding Audrey” by Sophie Kinsella. Copies are available at the front desk, or through Libby as an eBook or eAudiobook. Registration is required. TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON 144 Woodfield Road (201) 664-4586 twpofwashingtonpl.org • Preschool Storytime is every Monday at 10 a.m. for ages 2 and up. Stories, songs, and crafts based on a fun weekly theme. Sign up online to pick up a bag of crafts to last four weeks at a time. Links for storytimes will be posted on Youtube and Facebook as well as the libraryʼs website. • On Mondays at 7:30 p.m., join instructor Jacki for a Virtual

Yoga Class. Follow along at your own pace in this class that is great for all abilities and skill levels. Registration information available on the libraryʼs website. • Latte with a Librarian, for grownups on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., features librarian Allyssa as she talks about some of her favorite titles and new releases. You may even learn how to make an interesting latte some weeks. Takes place on Facebook Live. • Book Cooks meets Wednesdays at noon on Facebook Live. Adults are invited to join Allyssa every week as she brings you into her kitchen to cook up a new dish or two. The recipes are from cookbooks that are available through digital sources Libby and Hoopla. • Virtual Crafting, a series for adults and teens, brings a new craft tutorial to the libraryʼs Facebook page and YouTube every Thursday at noon. Registration and craft kit pickup dates will be posted on the website and social media. For Sept. 17 the craft is a custom pedestal picture frame. • Teen Reads is every other Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Allyssa will be on YouTube and Facebook reviewing new and favorite YA reads. Next date: Sept. 17. • STEAM Thursdays, a program for school-age kids, is every

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Some of the artisans found at the market include the following: Smokinʼ Joeʼs, Best Damn Lemonade, Three Charmed Gems, Traveling Mermaid Boutique, Elixir Kitchenʼs Gourmet Pet Treats, Olive Branch & Grape Vine, Conradʼs Confectionery, Kobeeʼs Dog Snacks, Jerky Rob, Paoloʼs Kitchen (Italian dinners on the go), Deliciously Aliciaʼs, and Spread the

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Thursday at 4 p.m. Lego challenges, books, crafts, experiments, and cooking—each week itʼs something new! Some weeks will be with items from home, some with materials from the library you pick up in advance. Links will be posted on Facebook and YouTube as well as the libraryʼs website. • Friday Friends, a storytime for babies and toddlers up to 2 years old, is every Friday at 10 a.m. Features rhymes, songs, and a short story perfect for toddlers. Sign up online to pick up an early literacy bag with a scarf and shaker to join in. Links posted on Youtube, Facebook, and the libraryʼs website.

• Itʼs all Fun and Games on Friday afternoons on the libraryʼs Facebook. Visit every Friday for some games and fun—from Scattergories to weekly questions, puzzles, and more. • Kids and teens grades 3 and up are invited to a virtual Cartooning Class starting Monday, Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m. The class meets monthly at 4 p.m. (also Oct. 26, Nov. 23, and Dec. 21). Join John on Facebook Live to learn to draw fun, popular cartoons. A video will follow after for those who missed class or need a refresher. Register for each month. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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swim club, it is a highly trafficked road. And, over the years—as multi-family residences have cropped up and have expanded our population—making turns, especially left turns, at the intersection of Ridgewood Boulevard East and Pascack Road is becoming increasingly problematic. The implementation of a massive land development project, over-sized for such a small area, will continue to grow our population. This will further increase and exacerbate traffic and thus, may also become a safety hazard, especially for droves of active children and teenagers and their families as they engage in numerous school and ball-field activities. I realize that everything changes. However, when my husband and I moved to Washington Township, we were told—and many neighbors on the street were also under the impression— that the small, natural wildlife area between Ridgewood Boulevard East and the school/ball field would be preserved as “landlocked” and would never be built upon. Therefore, I urge members of the council to respect and enforce that inherent understanding.

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Please do not change zoning ordinances to accommodate a land project development that will compromise the integrity of the town and what it was intended to be—a quiet, residential home community where families— young and old, established and newcomers—wish to safely live out the American dream. Jacqueline S. Villano Township of Washington

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To the editor: As a former Hillsdale mayor and councilmember who has lived in town for 45 years, I would like to share my thoughts on the upcoming election. Hillsdale is a strong community and is comparatively affordable for Northern New Jersey. It is a great place to live. We need to keep it that way. Our daily lives are most affected by our local government, but Democrat[ic] candidates are trying to push national political issues and fights into our local election. We must reject this unnecessary distraction. I think voters should be aware of the following: • Massive federal and state

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government borrowing will lead to more taxation and cuts in aid. The New Jersey gas tax will increase by 10 cents Oct. 1. Get ready, this is just the beginning. • After Mayor Ruocco and councilmembers Horvath and Trochimiuk pushed back, the Hillsdale 2020 budget was held flat. I appreciate their leadership, which will be needed in the next year. • I am in favor of redevelopment in Hillsdale but it should be held off. It appears that councilmember Pizzella is desperate to make a deal and will give away the farm to get it done. He has a bad track record on redevelopment over the last five years, is being secretive, and we will suffer with the results for years to come. Density (number of units per acre) of the redevelopment should be of concern to all. We donʼt need high rise buildings. • The Stonybrook Pool is failing. It needs new, better management. Otherwise, in 2021 all taxpayers will be subsidizing the pool for non-resident members and for a “for-profit” swim team. The commission needs to act now, the clock is ticking. We want practical, involved leaders who can make good decisions. I believe our mayor and Zoltan provide this. I strongly support Zoltan Horvath for council, because he has shown that he is financially prudent. Zoltan has a very strong record of service to Hillsdale. He knows the town. I do not think either of the Democrat[ic] candidates have shown the understanding, interest or capability to provide the needed help during these times. I encourage

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Social distancing measures aimed at reducing the spread of novel coronavirus have closed venues and postponed events around the world. Fortunately, many institutions and theaters are planning ways to keep entertaining its patrons, including the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, home to the Bergen County Players (BCP) since 1949. In these unprecedented times, BCP is dedicated to carrying on its legacy of presenting the best of the performing arts for the enrichment of the community. As part of its continuing effort to offer in-depth and accessible virtual content that engages theater audiences and artists in a meaningful way during this period of social distancing, Bergen County Players is pleased to announce the Escape With Rupert Holmes Festival!, a live-streaming series of three of Rupert Holmesʼ popular musicals and thrillers produced at BCP. Running over three consecutive weekends, BCP will kick off the Festival with its 2018 production of the five-time Tony Awardwinning musical comedy “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. and again on

directed by Steve Bell of Hackensack, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” is based on an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. Because the story was never finished, the mystery of who killed Edwin Drood is left to the audience to solve. Since multiple endings were archived, online viewers will have the chance to vote

for an alternate ending by choosing a different murderer immediately following the livestream of BCPʼs original performance. Rupert Holmes is the singer/songwriter of the megahit “Escape (The Pina Colada Song),” the only song to reach number one on the Billboard Hotlist for two consecutive

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We would like to thank you for your support! Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. The Festival continues with BCP archival recordings of Rupert Holmesʼ popular comedy thrillers “Thumbs!” (2001) on Sept. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and “Accomplice” (1992) on Sept. 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. Those interested in obtaining a virtual “ticket” to BCPʼs Escape With Rupert Holmes Festival! may go to bcplayers.org/escapewith-rupert-holmes-festival. The Festival will be free of charge. With book, music and lyrics written by Rupert Holmes, and

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will discuss “The Long Bright River” by Liz Moore on Zoom Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. In a Philadelphia neighborhood rocked by the opioid crisis, two once-inseparable sisters find themselves at odds. One, Kacey, lives on the streets in the vise of addiction. The other, Mickey, walks those same blocks on her police beat. Then Kacey disappears, suddenly, at the same time that a mysterious string of murders begins in Mickeyʼs district, and Mickey becomes dangerously obsessed with finding the culprit-—and her sister—before itʼs too late. Register online to participate in the discussion. • Boogie Woogie Babies (Pre-

K to kindergarten) is on Instagram Live every Friday from 10:30–11 a.m. Children will jump, exercise, and listen to directions while dancing to upbeat songs and having fun. Register online. • The Multicultural Girl (non-binary) Book Club for grades 3-5 will gather on Google Meet on Monday, Sept. 21 from 4–4:45 p.m. The club reads a chapter book each month to learn about girls from different cultural backgrounds. Books must be read before each meeting and can be found on Libby and in the library catalog (bccls.org). The selection for Sept. 21 is “Farah Rocks Fifth Grade” (Palestinian).

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Chemical Hearts: teen drama filmed at EHS they even did some shots on our local streets,” said DiPaola. “The day we visited the set, the final scene between the two main characters was being filmed. Having witnessed the behind-thescenes work that went into filming the scene, I gained a greater appreciation for the art of filmmaking and the quality of the finished product,” McGuire told Pascack Press. McGuire said she recently saw “Chemical Hearts” with her daughter, Keira, who was an extra in the final scene, which included students walking in the hallway as the two main characters have their final interaction. “Probably the most exciting part of viewing the movie with my daughter, who was an extra in the final scene, was recognizing familiar settings and faces from Emerson,” McGuire said. “I love that the casting team made an effort to include Emerson

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Junior-Senior High School students and young residents in the movie as extras. There are familiar faces scattered in the background setting throughout the movie, which is pretty awesome,” said McGuire. “My daughter Keira and I enjoyed the movie. It dealt with themes of love, loss, heartbreak, friendship and personal growth,” McGuire said after watching the film. “I had the privilege to attend the behind-the-scenes filming of ʻChemical Heartsʼ with the mayor last summer. Many young Emerson residents participated as extras on the film, so it was a very exciting experience for our Emerson community,” McGuire added. In addition to Emerson, other scenes were filmed on location last summer in Glen Ridge, Montclair, Newark, Paterson and West Orange, said the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. The 93-minute teen romance-

drama film is rated “R” or restricted, which requires children under 17 be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Generally, an “R” rating means a film contains some adult material and parents are urged to learn more about the film before allowing young childen to view it. “I am delighted that Amazon Studios chose to film ʻChemical Heartsʼ in the Garden State, where several communities benefited from crews patronizing many local businesses,” said New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way. She said the production company, Big Indie Pictures, reported that 90 production crew members were hired, and more than $8 million was spent in New Jersey for labor, goods and services. The stateʼs Motion Picture and Television Commission falls under the Department of Stateʼs Business Action Center and promotes film and television producPhoto by Zoltan Horvath HILLSDALE tion in New Jersey. In a moment beautifully captured by photographer Zoltan Horvath, Rosemarie D’Alessandro of Hillsdale releases monarch butterflies on Sept. 7, the date that would have been her daughter Joan’s 55th birthday. The event took place at the White Butterfly Sculpture & Garden next to the Hillsdale train station. That location includes a memorial for Joan, who, at 7, became the victim of a heinous crime at the hands of a neighbor while mus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, River delivering Girl Scout cookies on Holy Thursday of 1973. In the years Vale or Westwood. since, Rosemarie has channeled her grief into becoming an ardent advoFor more information contact: cate for the safety of children. literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com Six years ago the D’Alessandro Foundation held its first Child Safety or visit https://www.literacyvolun- Fest, which has now become an anticipated annual event. Due to social teerspv.org/student-sign-up.html distancing, this year’s Sept. 26 Child Safety Fest will be virtual using Facebook Live. Log onto JoansJoy.org for information.

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be 18 years old on or before Nov. 3, 2020, and be a resident of New Jersey and Bergen County, said DiCostanzo. If you recently moved to Bergen County, relocated to the county, or are a resident not previously registered, elections officials said there are several ways to get registered and eligible to cast a November ballot. The registration deadline is Oct. 13. Any county resident not already registered to vote can register by contacting the county clerkʼs office, their municipal clerk or going online to co.bergen.nj.us/elections and requesting a voter registration application. The county clerkʼs office did its countywide mailing in mid-August featuring a six-page flyer that included voter registration informa-

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if they have a late address change within the county and move to another voting district. This enables her office to send a mail-in ballot to the new address, she said, and residents with questions should call her office at (201) 336-6110 for assistance. The superintendent said her office handles all countywide voter registration, issues voter acknowledgement cards, maintains custody of all voting machines and poll books, and manages enforcement of election laws per NJSA Title 19. Her office, including Deputy Theresa OʼConnor, can be reached at (201) 336-6109 with any questions that voters may have about the upcoming Nov. 3 election. While county efforts continue to register voters and update registration rolls prior to the Oct. 13 registration deadline, a prominent voting rights organization said the state should be doing more to register voters. “We continue to face several challenges to voter registration. As you know, voter registration rates have plummeted. In addition, the pandemicʼs economic impact is leading to housing insecurity, as well as temporary living arrangements that necessitate voters to update their registration information,” states a letter sent by the League of Women Voters of New Jersey to Murphy and New Jersey Secretary of State Taheesha Way in mid-August. “It is imperative that we recognize that the pandemic has had a significant impact on voter registration in our state and prioritize removing barriers that are likely to disenfranchise potential voters in November,” said the organization. The Leagueʼs letter calls for “expanded opportunities” for voter registration including same-day voter registration, including on Election Day and an effective online voter registration system, which New Jersey launched Sept. 4 at voter.svrs.nj.gov/register with little fanfare. “The state and counties should partner with community organizations to ensure that there is significant voter education about the availability of online voter registration,” said the Leagueʼs letter. While the League supports voteby-mail balloting due to Covid-19, it also supports opening vote by machine ballots to “historically disen-

franchised” voters. However, that will not be offered under legislation passed and signed by the governor making the Nov. 3 election primarily a vote-by-mail election, except for disabled voters. “We must encourage people who can vote by mail to vote by mail. At the same time, every effort must be made to maintain in-person voting opportunities to ensure all voters have equal opportunities to cast a ballot. In Executive Order 144, [Gov. Murphy] correctly noted that voting-by-mail may have a disproportionate impact on historically disenfranchised voters such as disabled voters, low-income voters, voters with unstable housing, limited-English-speaking voters, and voters of color,” said the letter to Murphy and Way. “Simply put, we must continue to recognize that certain voters will be disenfranchised in an all vote-bymail system if in-person voting options are not also available,” the League noted. The League warns polling places “to prepare for the casting of a large number of provisional ballots” and DiCostanzo has said the county anticipates nearly three times the number of voters casting in-person provisional (paper) votes, as compared to the 20,000 provisional ballots cast in the July 7 primary. Other League recommendations to Murphy include having all vote-by-mail drop boxes in place at least 45 days (or Sept. 19) before Election Day; publicizing drop box locations on state, county and municipal websites; and accepting ballots up to 10 days or “as much time as possible” after the Nov. 3 deadline if postmarked by Nov. 3 (the current law allows seven days). The League calls for secure drop boxes in every municipality, including multiple boxes in highly populated towns. State law requires a minimum of 10 drop boxes per county, though Bergen will be placing 18 boxes around the county. “Secure ballot drop boxes were trusted, used, and largely successful during the primary election. However, we must make improvements to ensure a successful General Election. The number of drop-off options and secure ballot drop boxes must be greatly expanded, ideally so that there is at least one per municipality, and multiple locations in more populous municipalities,” said the letter. “Additionally, voters should be permitted to drop off vote-by-mail ballots at polling locations on Election Day and other community locations prior to Election Day. Like polling places, these ballot drop-off locations and secure ballot drop box locations should be determined as early as possible, be ADA compliant, and be located in areas that are easily accessible to historically marginalized populations. “Drop box locations should not be located at or near any law enforcement agency,” states the League letter. For the first time, New Jersey is permitting vote-by-mail ballots to be dropped off at limited polling places open on Election Day, Nov. 3, for voters wishing to do so.

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you are able to perform this test, your lungs are in pretty good shape. Also, it is very important to breathe from your diaphragm. When you inhale, push your stomach down and out and when you exhale, suck in your tummy. Make sure you do not breathe from your shoulders. In addition, if you are wearing a mask, take lots of breathing breaks, as long as you can keep social distances. Inside the house, have lots of plants that produce oxygen such as snake plants, spider plants, and aloe vera. Spend lots of time outside. One tree gives enough oxygen for five people. You can also buy an oxygen concentrator that filters out carbon dioxide and nitrogen so you can breathe double the amount of oxygen you would normally breathe and you can do this 10–30 minutes at a time. One last way to improve oxygen to your brain is to make sure your autonomic nervous system is functioning properly. If your neurologist finds your brain stem is not performing well, there are many ways to stimulate the brain stem, such as gargling, singing, humming, screaming, swallowing, and gagging. Find out from your doctor if any of these exercises would be appropriate for you. Your brain and nervous system are like muscles. Use it or lose it. Improving memory and focus requires performing novel activities, or doing new things. Try brushing your teeth with your nondominant hand, take a new route to work, join a new group, start a new hobby, or you can even learn a new language. If you are retired, these activities are even more important because after you stop working, your brain does not get as much stimulation. Never stop your edu-

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$1.5 million cash payout. Although that may be possible, the attorneys did not address any potential to re-open negotiations. Rendo previously told Pascack Press that the $1.5 million payout to Chabad from Woodcliff Lake would be covered by $900,000 from the boroughʼs insurance company and a $600,000 low-interest loan from the insurance company that the borough would pay over five years. In addition to an online petition calling on public officials to reject the settlement, the council has received hundreds of emails and letters, many calling for a conclusion to the nearly five-year-old Valley Chabad and DOJ lawsuits, which officials concede has cost over $500,000 in legal costs. Pascack Press has received and been forwarded emails from residents who outright reject any settlement that will provide Valley Chabad with such a larger synagogue on site.

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“The community was never updated as to how badly the negotiations were going. At the last possible minute we are informed the settlement is they can build their building twice as big, plus weʼll give them 1.5 million dollars because they suffered discrimination. NEVER DID ANYONE SAY THEY COULDNʼT BUILD A HOUSE OF WORSHIP!” wrote resident Cliff Levy. In an 1,800-word letter to attorney Henry Klingeman, copied to Pascack Press, resident William Dolan chastised both borough attorneys for the settlement, its flawed Aug. 20 presentation, and questioned why the settlement with Valley Chabad does not equate to previous square footages allotted to five other local religious institutions. Dolan also preferred the next public meeting be held at Tice Senior Center to allow more residents to attend. However, Borough Administrator Tom Padilla said due to social distancing requirements, once public officials were seated, there would not be room

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3.4 times and $1.5 million (in) cash to the Plaintiff. I fail to see how (Valley Chabad) comes to merit such an overly generous settlement package and why as taxpayers we should suffer this ʻcram down,ʼ” wrote Dolan to attorney Klingeman, and copied to Pascack Press. “The proposed settlement is inherently discriminatory to the

other five institutions and any attorney with a sharp eye would look to procure the very same settlement for any of those five as the Plaintiff is now seeking. The proposed settlement creates an unlevel playing field, plus a great and unacceptable future exposure for the residents and taxpayers of Woodcliff Lake,” Dolan wrote.

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proof of injury, puts an undeserved stain on Woodcliff Lake and everyone residing here. The DOJ needs a rebuttal, not a feckless capitulation. William E. Dolan Woodcliff Lake Editorʼs note: Invited to comment on Mr. Dolanʼs letter, Mayor Rendo said, “I prefer not to comment as this matter is still in litigation.”

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Completing the census helps you

To the editor: The census is the total number of people living in the country, and it is only counted every 10 years. Census numbers can have huge implications on childcare, schools, college funding, and politics, so it is important for everyone that the Census Bureau receives the most accurate numbers. Here are quick facts on what the census is and why everyone should complete it. • When is it due? The 2020 Census is due Sept. 30, 2020. • How does one fill it out? Go to https://my2020census.gov to complete the form. It will ask basic questions about where you live, how many people live in your house, and other demographics.

• Why does one need to fill it out? The census determines what resources are sent to your area, such as during a natural disaster, and how much money is allocated to your area. The census is also extremely important in politics, as it determines how many congressional seats a state has, which determines how many delegates each state gets in the Electoral College. • How does the census affect schools? The census determines how much funding educational programs, like afterschool and school meal programs, can receive. It is also important that all residents of your house, especially young children, are counted. The census can also determine how much money certain colleges and universities are awarded, the mental health resources that can be given to colleges, and the amount that colleges are able to give away for grants. • Can non-American citizens complete the census? Yes! There are no questions about citizenship on the census, and there are laws against the Census Bureau sharing individual census responses with anyone, including immigration enforcement. Currently, about 81 percent of Montvale residents have completed their census, and itʼs important to make that number as high as it can possibly be. Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali emphasizes the importance of completing the census, saying, “We canʼt do it alone, we need everyoneʼs help to fill out the census form. It will literally determine our future school programs, first respondersʼ grants

and many other programs that we need to continue with.” If you have any questions about completing the census, go to census.gov for more information! The Diversity and Inclusion Committee was formed by the Montvale mayor and council when Pascack Hills Student Riley Solomon proposed it in early 2020. The newly formed committee has residents from the diverse communities that make up Montvale. Members are Amaka Auer (chair), Elizabeth Gloeggler (vice-chair), Riley Solomon, Alyssa Linardic, Yun Ah Choi, Mariam Khan, Vidya Kulkarni, Santa Wierzbowski, and Montvale Town Council liaison Anne Marie Russo-Vogelsang. Montvale Diversity and Inclusion Committee

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To the editor: Michael Olohanʼs article (“N.J. Vote-By-Mail Election Provokes Bergen County Divisions,” Sept. 7) was somewhat misleading in its reporting on three glaring matters. The first misleading statement pertained to President Trumpʼs opposing universal mailin voting while requesting an absentee ballot in Florida as well as having voted by absentee ballots in the past. While true, an absentee ballet is far different

than universal mail-in voting. The former is due to the registered voter being physically unable to be present at their regular polling place on Election Day, and requires that voter to request a ballot be sent to their legal address in that community, and the ballot being returned by a prescribed date. Universal mail-in voting has the Board of Elections sending out mass amounts of ballots, not knowing whether the person being sent the ballot is deceased, has moved, a fraudulent registered voter, or is also registered in another state (e.g., college student). It is not a question of the postal system, which has its own problems, but one of the integrity and validity of the registered voter rolls. The second issue arises from quoting Bergen County Clerk John Hoganʼs “reassurances” that “quick action” can be taken when mail-in voter fraud is uncovered, such as the recent race in Paterson. Unlike in Paterson, however, a special election or re-do is not an option in national elections. Thirdly, there was the use of statistics in dealing with how to remedy signature discrepancies found on returned mailed-in ballots. The article states, “...county elections officials said that in the July 7 primary, the Board of Elections sent out 752 so-called ʻcure lettersʼ to remedy signature discrepancies found on returned ballots. Of 752 letters sent, 408 ʻcuredʼ the signature issue, or about 54 percent. Less than 4 percent…overall were cited for signature discrepancies, officials said.” At first blush, this sounds pretty successful at how to handle this potential problem. But what of the 344 unanswered or “uncured” signatures? This figure amounts to 45.7 percent of the total questionable signatures. Did any of the quoted officials ever address the possibility that these non-responsive mail-in voters were possibly as fraudulent as the 4 percent cited for signature discrepancies? As Benjamin Disraeli once famously stated, “There are three types of lies: “Lies, damn lies, and statistics.” The upcoming national election in November is too important to leave to chance, or even worse, fraud, so Iʼll take my chance with the polling place to cast my vote, thank you.

Timothy Sullivan Westwood Editorʼs note: We thank Mr. Sullivan for his analysis. There certainly is more confusion around elections in this cycle than usual, and we guarantee weʼll stay on top of Bergen Countyʼs efforts to ensure the integrity of the registered voter rolls. Meanwhile, the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election is Tuesday, Oct. 13. Registration forms and other voter documents are available at nj.gov/state/elections/index.sht ml and at municipal clerksʼ offices.

Klas has more to give on K-8 BOE

To the editor: My name is Nicole Klas, and I am seeking re-election for a three-year term on the Hillsdale K–8 school board. I have lived in Hillsdale over 21 years with my husband, Brian. We have two daughters: Angela, 16, a junior at Pascack Valley High School, and Kayla, 12, a 7th grader at George G. White Middle School. I hold a B.S. in accounting, a M.S. in taxation, a NJ certified public accountant license, and work part-time at an accounting firm. I am entering my 12th year as a parent in the Hillsdale school district. Whether it is being a class mom, volunteering at the schoolsʼ largest annual fundraisers, or serving as treasurer of both the Meadowbrook Family & Faculty Association and George White Family & Faculty Association, I serve! I pride myself in using my financial and organizational skills to help enhance whatever role I am asked to fill. I have enjoyed doing it, and in the process have met so many amazing people. In February 2019, I was appointed as a trustee to the Hillsdale K-8 Board of Education by the current trustees of the Hillsdale Board of Education— filling a vacancy that was left by a departing member at the end of 2018. I was excited for this next step in being a part of making CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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Dear Cash-Strapped, Massive job losses, a volatile stock market and low interest rates caused by the coronavirus pandemic has caused many cashstrapped retirees to consider a reverse mortgage. But thereʼs a lot to consider to be sure itʼs a good option for you now. Letʼs start with the basics. A reverse mortgage is a unique type of loan that allows older homeowners to borrow money against the equity in their house (or condo) that doesnʼt have to be repaid until the homeowner dies, sells the house or moves out

for at least 12 months. At that point, you or your heirs will have to pay back the loan plus accrued interest and fees, but you will never owe more than the value of your home. Itʼs also important to understand that with a reverse mortgage, you, not the bank, own the house, so youʼre still required to pay your property taxes and homeowners insurance. Not paying them can result in foreclosure. To be eligible, you must be 62 years of age or older, own your own home (or owe only a small balance) and currently be living there. You will also need to undergo a financial assessment to determine whether you can afford to continue paying your property taxes and insurance. Depending on your financial situation, you may be required to put part of your loan into an escrow account to pay future bills. If the financial assessment finds that you cannot pay your insurance and taxes and have enough cash left to live on, youʼll be denied.

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For 50-Plus Club, no meetings yet Organizers of the St. Andrewʼs 50-Plus Club (Westwood) regretfully announce that due to the pandemic, the club still does not have permission to schedule in-person monthly meetings. Meetings would nor-

mally be starting back up in September. “We certainly will advise everyone when our meetings may be resumed,” they write. “Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.”

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the Hillsdale school district the best it could be. I chair the Negotiations Committee, where I assisted in the successful negotiations of district contracts, and the Finance Committee, which allows me the oversight to see where the districtʼs expenditures are, and how we need to budget accordingly. I am also a member of the Policy Committee, ensuring our district adheres to state mandates. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has really taught me the most about the importance of

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a properly run school district. The amount of hours taken in planning, meeting, reading, listening, etc. have been the busiest in my time on the Board of Education. I feel so fortunate to be a part of a district that truly cares, under the direction of a superintendent who thoroughly dedicates himself to the well-being of this district, and a board who works together so well to achieve only the best. We have all realized how important our schools are and look forward to keeping that consistency in our work going. Nicole Klas Hillsdale

Assisted living: Under applicant documents linked online is a June 26, 2020 walkthrough summation that details conditions agreed to by Joseph McElwee, Capitol Seniorʼs Housing principal of development. These included proposing a

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two-story instead of a three-story development to minimize visual and privacy impact; a two-story building shorter in length than the main tennis building; and that nearby Tulane Court and Amherst Drive residents would get a chance to “weigh in on” final design elevations and building

Hillsdale mayor for DeRosa, Horvath

To the editor: Councilman Anthony DeRosa and Council President Zoltan Horvath have a long and distinguished record of community service. Mr. DeRosa has ensured that our recreation programs remained vibrant and that our parks/fields remain attractive.

material choices. Other areas of concern discussed by McElwee and nearby residents in June included overflow parking from highly attended special events, landscaping and screening for residents, and noise mitigation.

He was instrumental in helping our local businesses survive during the COVID crisis. Mr. Horvath is the councilʼs liaison to our senior citizens, served on the negotiation committee that resulted in equitable employee union contracts, and is the councilʼs representative to the joint land use/planning board. Many of the pictures you have seen about Hillsdale in the press are a result of his unselfish efforts. Both gentlemen know the townʼs needs. Councilman DeRosa grew up in Hillsdale, while Councilman Horvath moved here decades ago with his family, after serving honorably in the U.S. Army. Having worked with both of them for several years, I know their devotion to do what is best for Hillsdale is unquestionable. They are men you can trust. Their Democrat[ic] opponents neither have the experience nor aptitude to match them. One has lived in town only briefly, making comments reflecting ignorance about how municipal government operates and the challenges ahead. He wrote that the healthy discussions the council had on budgetary matters were “chaotic,” ignoring the fact that they resulted in a zero municipal tax increase and tighter spending controls. Youʼve also heard gibberish from him about the council not being able

to pay its bills during the pandemic and making cuts in service to the needy. Both are lies. The other Democrat[ic] candidate running is a family/divorce attorney who was a one-term Republican councilman until the party denied him re-nomination because he worked at counterpurposes to goals of fiscal responsibility. He has recently rebranded himself a Democrat to achieve his career goals. His campaign signs say “re-elect” him, deceiving others into thinking he is on council now and taking credit for Councilʼs 2020 achievements. When Democrats last ruled the council, they filled key administrative positions with unqualified candidates. They banned oil and gas fracking in town, and sought to involve the council in other controversial, non-Hillsdale-centric issues. They would rather divide us on issues than unify our focus on Hillsdaleʼs needs. Why? Because they are bereft of ideas on how to improve Hillsdale and lack the experience to face the fiscal challenges ahead. Hillsdale cannot afford to have such people at the helm. Re-elect Anthony DeRosa and Zoltan Horvath in November. Mayor John J. Ruocco Hillsdale CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

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Bergen ReStore director Teri Capparelli and store manager Robert Mangelli invite you to celebrate the shop’s third anniversary. Special discounts and more run through Sept. 19.

throughout Bergen County. Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County joins in a common goal with other affiliates of this international organization to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness by working in partnership with people in need. Using volunteer labor and donated funds and materials, Habitat builds or rehabilitates simple, decent homes and sells them to lowincome families through a zerointerest mortgage. Habitat is a people-to-people partnership, which joins together all people regardless of race, nationality, religion or socioeconomic status. For more information visit www.habitatbergen.org.

Due to Covid 19, Happy Piano has not been able to offer piano for preschoolers in Westwood Community Center. For parents who want their child to continue piano or to begin piano lessons, Happy Piano is now offering online classes. University studies show that children who receive early piano lessons enjoy amazing benefits,

now and in later years, such as higher IQ, better SAT scores, increased creativity, improved memory, and heightened math and problem-solving skills. Online class size is limited to between four and six children, so register early to ensure a spot. The first session will begin in a few weeks. For additional information, visit happypianoonline.com.

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Emerson’s young readers rose to the challenge

The Emerson Public Library set a “Summer Quest” reading goal for its young patrons. Children in pre-K through grade 2 were asked to collectively read 1,000 books, while kids in grades 3–6 were tasked with collectively reading for 1,000 minutes. The program had 35 participants who recorded books or minutes online. The kids met that goal— and then some! The library announced that the younger group logged 1,210 books read,

while the older kids read for an astonishing 4,283 minutes! The library noted a few standout readers, whose books/time logged was among the highest. For pre-K to 2, it was Arya Sontag, Jude Sontag, Hailey Ciavaglia, Ryan Murdock, and Sofia DaSilva. In grades 3–6, the standouts were Aaron Soohoo, Gabriella Khiami, Jordan Shaw, Joshua Varghese, Lila Hassett, Zachary Kist, and Louis Yacono.

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Nicole Klas for Hillsdale K-8 BOE

To the editor: I am writing today to urge you to support Nicole Klas for Hillsdale Board of Education. Nicole was one of the first people I met when my family moved to Hillsdale several years ago. She welcomed us to the community and helped us become familiar with the schools and all that the town has to offer. It is evident that she truly cares about education and making sure that every child is given the opportunity to thrive in our public schools. As a Board of Education representative, she has worked tirelessly to support the faculty and staff at our grammar schools and middle school. Most recently she assisted with the schools restart plan, working countless hours to help devise a plan to ensure a safe return to school. As a parent of two schoolaged children she is very

PV Swim Club says thanks

To the editor: On Labor Day, the Pascack Valley Swim Club successfully, safely, and swimmingly concluded its 56th season. While many local swim clubs have faced difficult times in the past several years, nothing presented as great a challenge as the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Although other Bergen County swim clubs decided not to open this year, our

Return Klas to Hillsdale school board

To the editor: We are writing to share our enthusiastic support for Nicole Klasʼs re-election to the Hillsdale K-8 Board of Education. Hillsdale is so fortunate to have a candidate of Nicoleʼs caliber and dedication. Nicole cares Board of Trustees and staff took on the challenge. The board knew that after being required to shelter in place for months, our members needed a safe place to enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and that as long as the state would allow it, opening the club was more important than ever. Preparation took countless hours of meeting, planning, and organizing, all while waiting for the state to make its decision. With a lot of hard work, and a little luck, the PVSC opened on July 7 and remained open until Sept 7. Plans to maintain social distancing and regularly sanitize all surfaces were put into place and

deeply about the quality of education for all students, and has advocated fairly and passionately for students, families, teachers, and administrators, whether it be addressing new curriculum requirements, maintaining our schoolsʼ educational excellence within budget constraints, or navigating our current, unprecedented situation of reopening our schools during a global pandemic. We have had the good fortune to know Nicole and her family for the past 13 years. Nicole is conscientious, wellprepared, thoughtful and capable. She truly cares and when you speak with her you know that she is listening. We know that Nicole wants every child in our town to have the same support and success that she desires for her own children. Her love of our community and for all of our children drives her and we all benefit. Nicole has deep roots of volunteerism within our community going back over a decade. She served on the board of the GFWC Paskack Junior Womanʼs Club for several years, making our community a better place through philanthropic and service efforts. Nicole has served on countless family and faculty associations at both the elemenfollowed each day as many returning families, along with plenty of new faces were welcomed this year. A big thank you goes out to all our members, managers, guards, and office workers for their cooperation and help to make this happen. Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2021! Pascack Valley Swim Club Board of Trustees Editorʼs note: The PVSC, at 140 Tillman St. in Westwood, is a not- for-profit member-owned and volunteer-run facility open to residents from all towns. Photo below by Margie Guttilla.

tary and middle school levels. Her willingness to step in and help out on many school committees throughout the years, even as volunteerism has steadily declined, can always be counted on and when Nicole is involved you can rest assured that whatever she is tasked with will get done in a timely, thoughtful manner. We wholeheartedly support Nicole Klasʼs re-election and encourage all Hillsdale residents to cast a vote to re-elect Nicole Klas to the Hillsdale K-8 Board of Education on Nov. 3. Pamela and Thomas Harmke Hillsdale

Are Hillsdale Republicans desperate?

To the editor: The latest missive from the chaos and silence team of Horvath and DeRosa smacks of desperation. Now, they have resorted to telling lies about the democratic candidates. But then again, since when did facts ever matter to these two men? The current campaign literature circulated by chaos and silence contains a statement that the Democratic ticket is supported by large outside funding. Besides not being true, it is an attempt to taint the Democratic candidates as being tied to some outside mysterious group. Sound familiar? It should. Itʼs a page out of the Trump playbook. I guess we should be used to these tactics. Lying and fabrication has been so much a part of

the Trump modus operandi during the last 3 1/2 years, that weʼve become numb to it. By July of this year, it has been estimated that the president has told 20,000 lies. And every day there is more. What is more insidious is the silence from the majority of republicans. Remember when character used to count? Candidates Horvath and DeRosa have put out a statement containing a blatant lie, and are willing to circulate it far and wide. Candidate DeRosa finally breaks his silence and the first thing out of his mouth is a total fabrication. We were better off when he just remained silent. While we are on the subject of character, Horvath, DeRosa and their supporters criticize Mr. Segalas for being some sort of turncoat for leaving their party. The idea that his decision to become a Democrat was one of principle is beyond their ability to conceive. Steve Segalas has followed in the footsteps of George Will, Joe Scarborough, Steve Schmidt, Nicole Wallace, and Michael Steele (the former head of the their party), who donʼt recognize their former party anymore. Not to mention a host of other local Republicans who are fed up with the abhorrent direction the party has gone. While Steve Segalas has followed these folks, Horvath and DeRosa continue to follow Trump. Iʼm proud of Steve Segalas for his choices and Iʼm proud of the Democratic ticket of Segalas and Camp. Michael Sheinfield Chairman, Hillsdale Democratic Committee

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involved in education and shares the concerns of other parents in our community. She is always willing to listen and strives to make improvements to provide our children with the tools necessary for academic success. Now it is more important than ever to make sure our schools are providing a top notch, well rounded education to all students. In these crazy times we want to give our children some sense of normalcy. Join me in voting for Nicole Klas as your Board of Education representative. She will address your concerns and continue to work together with parents in providing a quality education for all. Maria Barden Hillsdale

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Herbert F. HEYMANN

Herbert F. “Bud” Heymann, 76, of Westwood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. Bud is survived by his beloved wife Marianne; his son Erik and his wife Kathryn, and their daughters Natalie and Emily; his sister Paula and her husband Michael, and their daughters Michelle, Tami and Keri, and their grandchildren Grace, Benjamin, Maddox, Micah, and Sydney. He is predeceased by his parents, Paul and Dorothy Heymann. Born in Englewood, Bud was a graduate of Westwood High School and earned his B.S. at Jersey City State College. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served in South Korea during the Vietnam War. After

being discharged, he joined the Teaneck Fire Department where he served for almost 31 years before retiring as a deputy chief. Bud enjoyed his retirement as a proud member of VFW Post 130, American Legion Post 162, and FMBA Local 500. He was a longtime member of the Westwood United Methodist Church where he spent time as treasurer. He also mentored many youths over the years as a recreation baseball and basketball coach, and as an assistant scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 47. Bud cherished summers at Camp NoBeBoSco with the scouts, and enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, golf, baseball, and bird watching in his spare time. His community involvement and impeccable sense of humor will be missed. Memorial contributions can be made in Budʼs name to VFW Post 130, American Legion Post 162 or Boy Scout Troop 47.

Boris WIIK

Boris Wiik, 84, of River Vale, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Aino (nee Viitala). Devoted father of Kenneth (Donna) Wiik and Diane (Hector) Nin. Loving grandfather of Andrew and William, greatgrandfather of Caden.

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Maureen DONAHUE

Maureen Donahue (nee Greaney), 78, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. Maureen was the loving wife of Mike for over 51 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her brothers, Billy (Dottie) Greaney and Tommy (Angela) Greaney. Maureen was an incredibly kind and generous aunt and is survived by 11 nephews and nieces: Johnny Gallagher, Billy Gallagher, Jean (Mike) Hanley, Pat (Frank) Pollaro, Susan Godfrey, Michael (Christina) Greaney, Annemarie (Terence) Lowe, Johanna (Sean) Cogan, Danielle (Kelly) Seibert, John Greaney, and

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Irene M. Diverio (nee Johnston) 92, of Emerson, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. Born in Teaneck to the late William and Irene Johnston. Before retiring, she was a registered nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center. Irene was a former Girl Scout leader in Hasbrouck Heights, an inductee at the Immaculate Heart CONTINUED ON PAGE 35

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Walter John C. Barber, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on Sept. 5, 2020. He was 96. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 71 years, Tecla (nee Adamski) whom he lovingly referred to as his Hotsie Totsie. He was also predeceased by his brother, Edward Barber and his wife, Doris, as well as his sister Dorothy Doyno and her husband, Frank. He is survived by two daughters, Susan (Donald) Walbrecht and Karen (Jeffrey) Lorimer. He was a devoted grandfather of five grandchildren, each of whom will tell you that they were his favorite, a true testament to how he made them feel: Shawn Walbrecht, Jessica (Jeffrey) DeMenna, Eric (Ashley) Walbrecht, Tara Walbrecht and Nicole (Chip) Notare. He leaves behind two greatgrandchildren by Eric and Ashley: Dakota Ryann Walbrecht and Ember Rose Walbrecht. Also surviving are his sister Eleanor and her husband, Robert Marcellari, and his sisters, Nancy

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Nicoletta CELENTANO

Nicoletta Celentano, 87, of River Vale, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. She was born in Hackensack to Daniel and Carmella Auletta. She lived in Hackensack before moving to River Vale. She is survived by her beloved children, Gail Lynch, Wayne Celentano and Glenn Celentano. Loving grandmother of Ashley, Anthony, Kyle, Vincent, Samantha, Jenna, Brooke and Jessica. Adoring great-grandmother of Makayla. Dear sister of Vito Auletta. She is predeceased by her siblings, Frank Auletta and Michael Auletta. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

BC Players Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Broadway Musical. For Drood, Holmes also received identical Drama Desk Awards, as well as the Award for Orchestrations. His comedydrama about the life of comedian George Burns, “Say Goodnight, Gracie,” earned him a Tony nomination for Best Play and won the National Broadway Theatre Award for Best Play. His stage comedy-thrillers “Accomplice” (Edgar Award winner) and “Solitary Confinement” broke existing box office records for the Kennedy Center and the Pasadena Playhouse, with both shows enjoying runs on Broadway, while “Curtains” (with music and lyrics by Kander and Ebb) won Holmes the Drama Desk award for Best Book of a Musical, as well as two further Tony nominations. In a unique collaboration

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between Holmes and The Players, the devious comedy-thriller “Thumbs!” was written expressly for BCP by Holmes, and had its world premiere at BCPʼs Little Firehouse Theatre in 2001. UPCOMING BCP ORIGINAL VIRTUAL PREMIERES

• Storytime Bedtime: This fall, Bergen County Players is proud to present Storytime at Bedtime, a virtual storytelling series scheduled for Sunday evenings. Storytime at Bedtime is an online video series where BCP actors will present virtual readings of childrenʼs books in a creative and family-friendly format. Storytime at Bedtime is a perfect way for parents and children to share great books and a theatrical experience. Directed by Alyson Cohn. • Evening of Spoken Word: In collaboration with Ariel Guidry, Crystal Letters, and RescuePoetix, BCP is taking poetry

to a whole new level, with its first-ever virtual Evening of Spoken Word, performed by a diverse group of local artists, showcasing original works of poetry and verse. More details to follow in the weeks to come! Coordinated by Jenna Stewart and Richard Ciero. • Musical Encores BCP: This series will be reprising favorite moments from past musicals as the original performers on BCPʼs stage re-create their roles through song. Selections will date back to 1989ʼs “Little Shop of Horrors” up to this past seasonʼs “Pippin.” Directed by Steve Bell. Those interested in supporting Bergen County Players with a tax deductible donation can do so at www.bcplayers.org/donate. The Bergen County Players, Inc. is a non-Equity, non-profit community theater company dedicated to presenting quality productions for the enrichment of the community.

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OBITUARIES

Improved brain power doing. It also helps with motivation, especially if you keep on improving and making progress. In addition, sitting is the worst thing for your brain. You should not sit for more than 20 minutes straight, so set a timer to make sure you take lots of breaks. Get up and walk around, stretch, get a drink of water, send a fax, meditate, sing a song, do some

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push ups, open a window, go to the bathroom, or do some breathing exercises. It does not have to be long, but make sure you get up and do something. There is a difference between knowing what is healthy and doing what is healthy. This week, make it a priority to start these healthy habits to function better, feel better, and live better. For more healthy habits and information about our in-office and virtual services,

please visit kaplandc.com. For September we are offering a FREE neurological evaluation, which is normally $300. Mention this article and when you come to the office you will also get a FREE signed copy of my book, “Boost Your Brain Power: A guide to improving your memory and focus.” Call us today at (201) 2612150 or email us at info@kaplanbrainandbody.com to reserve your spot immediately.

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Janet M. ROTONDE

Janet M. Rotonde, of Haworth, passed away on August 30, 2020. Beloved Sister of Linda Rotonde Unkel and brother-in-law Gary Unkel, Anthony Rotonde, Donald Rotonde, Joseph Rotonde and sister-in-law Rosemarie Rotonde, Diane Rotonde Cookson and brother-in-law Elliott Cookson, and Richard Rotonde. Adored Aunt of Gary Unkel, Tony Unkel, Bobby Unkel, Kristy Rotonde, Joanna Rotonde, Michael Rotonde, Joseph Rotonde, Ava Rotonde, Brandon Cookson, Devon Cookson, Jake Cookson, Richard Rotonde, and Reese Rotonde.She is predeceased by her adoring parents Anthony J. Rotonde and Jeanette Rotonde and her loving nephew AJ Rotonde. Entombment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y.

Photo courtesy Lesley Whyard

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON

CONGRATULATIONS TO (left to right) Elizabeth Whyard, Luna Passaro, and Jordan Windle, the first girls to join Township of Washington’s Scouts BSA Troop 321. They recently achieved scout rank in the troop. Any boys or girls who would like to join the troop should visit https://bsat321.webs.com.

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