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Closter Elks raise money for 4th annual Elks Miracle Plunge
On Sat., March 12, the Closter Elks participated in the 4th Annual Elks Miracle Plunge in Belmar to support Cooley’s Anemia Foundation and Elks Camp Moore. From left are Devon Sampson, Sal Wanderlingh, and Steve Richard. Devon Sampson raised over $1,500. In total, over $70,000 was raised for the charitable organizations.
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Public expenses rise inexorably
By Sophie Heymann, Mayor of Closter Public expenses rise inexorably, while depressed income falls…and the local taxpayer is the fall guy on whom the burden drops. Local officials in several Northern Valley towns are investigating ways of sharing and consolidating to lower costs and thus, the burden on the taxpayers. Because of incentive grants being [...]
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Obituary: Theresa Tutoli
Theresa “Riley” Tutoli (nee Wouters) of Closter died on Saturday, Feb. 13. Ms. Tutoli was born in Antwerp, Belgium and immigrated to this country in 1947. She was a resident of Closter since 1950. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of the Church of St. Mary. She is survived by her daughters and their [...]
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Green team seeks input
By Closter Green Team Chairperson Brenda Cummings Closter’s new Green Team is encouraging students, young people, Moms, Dads, grandmas, grandpas and all professionals to come to its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The first meeting of the reorganized Green Team was held on Jan. 12. The Green Team has the unique opportunity to work in [...]
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Chief to retire; get $194,000 package
By Christina Rossi CLOSTER – Police Chief David Berrian, who has served with the department for 39 years, is retiring June 30. He stands to receive a separation package worth more than $194,000. “After 39 years, it’s time,” he said of his impending retirement. Chief Berrian started in the department Jan. 3, 1972 as a [...]
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Closter seeks back taxes from plaza
By Nancy Morehouse CLOSTER- In an attempt to recover the back taxes from the owners of Closter Plaza, located on Vervalen Street, the borough has hired a bankruptcy attorney. Attorney Gary Norgaard of the Englewood firm Stern, Lavinthal, Frankenberg & Norgaard LLC will file a motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark in order to [...]
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Hagen Park rededication
By Closter Councilman John Kashwick At the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4, the Closter Borough Council adopted a resolution re-dedicating “Olaf and Ingeborg Hagen Park.” The Hagens were early environmental champions in the Borough. Olaf served on the Closter Environmental Commission for nearly two decades and Ingeborg was a teacher at Village School and a [...]
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Closter police chief retiring
By Christina Rossi CLOSTER – Police Chief David Berrian, who has served with the department for 39 years, is retiring June 30. “After [that long,] it’s time,” he said. He and Mayor Sophie Heymann agreed on a separation package, which was signed Monday, Jan. 10. The Borough Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Jan. 4, to [...]
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A dream deferred in Closter
By Closter Councilman David Barad In the Frank Capra classic holiday movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” Clarence, George Baily’s guardian angel, observed “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives.” In a small town like Closter these words are especially true. In fact Closter has recently felt the repercussions of a few [...]
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Closter elks tournament winners named
By Robyn Nadel CLOSTER – Winners of this year’s Closter Elks Hoop Shoot tournament, held Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Catholic Family Academy in Norwood, are as follows: Boys 8-9 years: Nick Ciampaglio, Norwood Girls 8-9 years: Corey Mclaughlin, Norwood Boys 10-11 years: Timmy Larsen, Haworth Girls, 10-11 years: Kaelie McGowan, Northvale Boys 12-13 years: [...]
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