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Established 1894 Thursday, O ctober 28, 2004 Rutherford hires new recycling contractor COMMUNITY strategic planning meeting to issues, Stafford said the ven BRIEFS By Cindy Capitani ensure an effective transition. dor also failed to enter into a E d it o r -in -c h ie f ____ Nothing will change as far as written contract, failed to pro pick-up or scheduling, and vide an adequate bid bond, RUTHERFORD — A new and failed to provide an ade vendor will be picking up the current recycling calen Residents invited dars remain in effect. "It’s the quate performance bond. curbside recycling effective “Even if it was going along to 'Safe Night O ut' j Nov. 1 following months of same time, same day, just much better,” said Stafford. swimmingly, without a con RUTHERFORD — The j residents’ complaints regard tract and bonds, we couldn’t ing poor performance. “People shouldn’t notice any Rutherford Police • thing different except that it’s continue,” he said, noting Department, Community j At the Oct. 19 mayor and better.” that the vendor also failed to Policing Division, invites resi- : council meeting, Waste meet with them to discuss dents to its Safe Night Out j Management was awarded a The former vendor was 1st Occupational Center of New these issues. “Wre made calls, event on Saturday, Oct. 30, • two-month contract following we begged, pleaded, cajoled from p.m. to 10 p.m. This I an emergency bid. “Waste Jersey, who were awarded a 6 contract in July 2004. Since ... The borough did every fun night out will feature a DJ : Management was the lowest possible thing it could do.” and Halloween Dance, free • responsive bidder,” said that time, Stafford said resi Borough Administrator dents have complained regu Stafford said Waste rides, food and drinks; there j Management would cost the will he entertainment for chil- : Timothy Stafford. ‘There will larly about recyclables not be continuity of service, but being picked up, sloppy pick borough $27,500 a month, dren of all ages. • “which is a little higher” than The event will be held, j will still allow the borough to up, receptacles thrown in the explore options as to what s what they were paying. rain or shine, on Ames : street and papers thrown on Figures, for 1st Occupational Avenue, between Chestnut • best to do in the future.” lawns. ‘The voice of the pub Stafford said he would be Center of New Jersey were Street and Park Avenue. • lic was so loud,” said Stafford. not immediately available. meeting with Waste “We heard, we acted.” Management Oct. 27 for a Aside from performance Ci ndycap@I saderNnuspapers. net NAVES will hold j Halloween Party I NORTH ARLINGTON — j Sale goes through despite uproar North Arlington Volunteer ; Emergency Squad (NAVES) • will hold its annual : By Jane Chieco P hoto by B ill AII m -NJ S port/A ction Halloween Party on Saturday, : R e p o r t e r Oct. 30 at 7 p.m., 575 • NORTH ARLINGTON — Competing for the Cougars — North Arlington resident Cara Schuyler Ave., North : The Mayor and Counci meet Landolfi is ai ;standout ,player for the Montclair Kimberley Academy Arlington. The event will fea- : ing on Thursday, Oct. 21 was a volleyball team and has help key the Lady Cougars to a ture games, food and prizes, • chaotic assembly that had resi sparkling 15-4 overall record.! i Page 8 for more information. and fun for kids of sdl ages. • dents erupting with anger as Mayor Russell Pittman LHS Class of 1994 j announced that the water util Carlstadt lawsuit moves ity sale was went through for plans for reunion j $4.3 million to Passaic Valiev forward against Xanadu LYNDHURST — j Water Commission. Democratic council mem $750,000 instead, a $1 million Lyndhurst High School Class : shortfall at best.” of 1994 will hold its 10-year • bers James E. Ferriero, Patrick By Michelle Rosa Raybeck Roche and Carey Ann Shaftan N ew s E d it o r ______Some may recall that the reunion on Saturday, Nov. 13 • project now known as Xanadu at 7 p.m., at the San Carlo : all voted for the ordinance, CARLSTADT — The while the lone Republican was originally planned as Restaurant, Lyndhurst. Cost • Borough of Carlstadt is hoping Meadowlands Mills, a “mega- is $60 per person. Money is • councilman, Joseph Whittles, the courts will be able to force wa-s not present. mall” to be built on the due by Nov. 3; make checks : the New Jersey Sports and Empire Tract. In 2002, the payable to: Lyndhurst High : While it is projected that Exposition Authority (NISEI) more than million per year to go back to the bargaining Arlington, Virginia-based Mills School Class of 1994, c/o [ $1 agreed to partner with the Tracey Stellato, 549 Laurel I is lost on the water utility, resi table and improve upon its dents expresed that they were Photo by Jane Chieco Cranford-based Mack-Cali Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ 07071. : proposed Payment in Lieu of development firm, to build on For information or to « angry that the sale of such an Controversey — North Arlington resident Donald O'Neill Jr., an Taxes (PILOT) agreement for asset was being rushed and the NJSEA land. The team respond, visit lyndhurstclas- j electrician, made a motion to postpone the sale of the water utility, the land on which Xanadu was beat out Westfield, which owns [email protected] or class- ; that there was no formal bid which drew applause from the crowd. Mayor Pitman denied the originally to have been built. ding. The borough engaged Garden State Plaza in mates.com. motion and had police escort him from the microphone when he Paramus, and Hartz Mountain One resident said that the overstayed the time limit.______attorney Stuart Lieberman, of proper ordinances had not of Secaucus, which has been in The mayor pointed out that the Princeton environmental litigation to stop the project Rides available to been followed and told the speak more than once but that law firm of Lieberman 8c mayor that he did not follow no member can speak twice to the water utility was worth only Blecher, to file the suit in ever since. the polls in NA what the state statute man the same issue until everyone $258,000 and that one-third of Bergen County Superior ‘They challenged the bid NORTH ARLINGTON — dates, which is that the water else wishing to speak has spo all North Arlington water was Court. “We have a case man award to Mills on the ground Those voters who are in need utility sale legally had to have ken to it once. He made a filled with lead. He then said, agement conference next that there were problems with of transportation may call been advertised at least six motion to postpone the sale, “Water is not free.” week, and at that point, hope the public bidding process. either Municipal Chairman times. Pittman’s response was which drew' applause from the One resident then came fully we’ll be assigned to a That goes sort of hand in glove Nick Antonicello Sr. at 201- “It’s hearsay." crowd. forward with the 2003 water judge,” Lieberman said. ‘The with our suit, because it all 998-8820 or North Arlington Since the courtroom had "Your time is up, and your quality report. Lx*ad was of no Sports Authority has respond points to improprieties in this Democratic Club President reached its maximum number motion is denied," Pitman issue in the 2003 water quality ed by filing a motion to have us whole process,” said Ken Ludviksen at 201-998- of occupancy, Pittman told the said. Police officers escorted report, the sample was taken moved to the appellate divi Lieberman. 2198. town residents they were only O'Neill from the microphone. directly from the pipes. sion. They don’t want me to be “At that time, there was no allowed to come forth and Mayor Pittman said, ‘The Borough citizens said they able to take discovery or to doubt it was a mall. Now See Page B8 for more speak for two and half minutes water utility has been subsi felt more time should be given take depositions and find out they’re disguising it as an dized to million and we will to discuss the particulars of the entertainment complex,’ but community news ... a piece, and that they could $1 how these deals were made. It only come forward once. At return that money to the resi sale. People complained that doesn’t matter where the case if you look at the list of retail this, residents began yelling. dents.” North Arlington was dirtier, ends up, we’ll fight it.” ers, it’s just an upscale mall,” Resident Donald O’Neill Tom McGurk said the town pot holes were not being filled At the center of Carlstadt’s Roseman said. “The Sports Jr., an electrician, brought of North Arlington had been and instead cones were put in objections is the loss of tax rev Authority by law should not be forth Robert’s Rules of Order “misled” and that he was them. They also brought up in a position to compete with INSIDE enue — real and potential — the surrounding municipali ; (a guide to running offical “embarrassed and appalled.” how the fields were not being on the 580-acre Empire Tract, ; meetings), which explains that The rest of the audience maintained. ties by attracting all Uiis retail which the NJSEA purchased and not paying taxes on it. Classifieds B I 1 ! a resident has the right to applauded him. for $1.8 million in October, Letters to the Ed B2-B5 with the intent of turning it Lx>ok at Paramus: they have Obituaries B7 more malls per capita than Residents told noise is transit's problem into a wetland wildlife pre anywhere else in the country, Real Estate B 1 serve. and their roads become a Sports appeal to the governing body cil have no jurisdiction over “We respect Mills’ business nighunare during the holiday By Michelle Rosa Raybeck to press New Jersey Transit to this issue. New Jersey Transit decision to build on the state- owned Sports Authority land season. But one thing you can N ew s E d it o r ______address their quality of life has a board of commissioners say is that all those malls pay concerns. which meets once a month in instead, but that doesn’t mean their fair taxes.” EAST RUTHERFORD — Carlstadt has to be penalized,” Sometimes, residents of “We have close to 90 buses the public forum, and they’re “W'e’re asking the court to daily that go past our house much more likely to listen to said Mayor William Roseman. compel the Sports Authority to Lincoln and Washington “The previous property owner, '(Elje g a ite r places are determined to starting at-5 a.m. These are the residents who have to live comply with several laws, espe new buses that are very large with the buses than they are to Empire, through its arrange Published Weekly make peace with life on a bus cially the one that says they and designed for use on high do anything because the ment with Mills, has been pay should not be leasing space to route, and the mayor and ing $1.7 million a year in taxes 251 Ridge Road council hear nothing for ways, not little residential municipality asks them to,” w primarily retail establish Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 months or even years at a time streets. New Jersey Transit said East Rutherford Borough just on the land. Had the proj- ments,” said Lieberman. “In doesn’t have a policy on this — Attorney Peter Melchionne. ect been built there as Mills addition, the retail establish For advertising rates about the possibility of getting “We’ve invited Jim originally proposed, we’d be New Jersey Transit to reroute it’s not a consideration when ments should not be receiving please call 201-310-5161. they purchase buses," said McDermott, Transit’s liaison getting 20 to 30 million a year any tax-exempt status. There the 163-164 bus. Other times, to Government Affairs, to our in taxes. Instead, the Sports For editorial, classifieds, the residents lose their Arthur Willging of Lincoln are very few instances where patience with the discomforts Place. next work session, and I’m Authority purchased the land & legal notices please “I’ve done a lot of research and now they’re not paying of buses chugging up and See M IS p. B taxes. They’ve offered us See LAW SUIT p. B6 call 201-438-8700. down their one-way hills, and on this. The mayor and coun 6 FOR ADVFRTISING INQUIRIES. CALL: [201) 310 5161 OR E-MAIL: ADVERTISE LEADERNEVVSPAPERS.NET THE LEADER THURSDAY. OCTOBER 28, 2004
Lyndhurst Police Weekend burglar walks off Coat Drive 2004 w ith electronic equipment LYNDHURST — The Farmer’s Almanac has businesses. On Oct. 18 at 8:15 already forecasted a rough By Michelle Rosa Raybeck a.m., Rutherford Police winter again this year. Plenty N e w s E d it o r received the first of seven calls of snow seems to be in order RUTHERFORD — Police from businesses in Suite 300 for this area of the nation. are investigating a leisurely that had been entered and That means residents will all weekend burglary in which had items stolen. “Every door need to bundle tip again one person got into a number was pried along the hallway,” when venturing outside our of offices at the Meadowlands Garner said. Various computer homes and businesses. Office Complex, 201 Route 17 and audio-visual equipment That is not a simple task North, and methodically was stolen.” for some fellow New Jersey walked off with thousands of Garner said police are in residents. Some of them do dollars worth of portable com the process or fingerprinting not have a warm coat for puters and electronics. all common employees, such those cold harsh, snowy days ‘The video shows a single as security and maintenance and nights. That is where male actor wearing a Yankee personnel, to rule out possible you can help. cap, a blue hooded jacket with suspects. ‘There are people in Anyone who would like a light interior, blue baggy and out over the weekend with to donate a coat can drop it jeans and tan work boots, card access,” said Garner. “But off in the vestibule of the breaking in through a stairwell we haven’t figured out how Lyndhurst Police door that led into this one this person got in.” Department, ('.oats will be third-floor suite,” said Police are eager to resolve collected until Dec. 15. Rutherford Police Det. this burglary because the vic Please drop off clean men 's, Michael Garner. “He goes in at tims lost not only their equip women's or children’s coats. 7:42 p.m. and leaves the same ment, but their data. *There For further information, Photo, ERPD way at 9:26 p.m., with all the are a lot of victims walking on contact the Lyndhurst eggshells over there,” Garner Police Community Policing There's a new police chief in town — East Rutherford Police Captain Larry Minda was recently laptop bags strapped over his said. Bureau at 201-939-9101. sworn in as Deputy Police Chief of the East Rutherford Police Department. Pictured with him shoulders, are his sons holding the Bible. Also pictured are Mayor James L. Cassella, Police , Suite 300 is rented by one Michelle® IsaderNnaspapers. net Commissioner Joel■ -Brizzi - - and • Council- President Edward Ravettine. business called C.L.A.S.S., which sublets to several other Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery More Americans have smoke detectors than ever Police files before, but nearly half do not work! Assault LYNDHURST — On Oct year-old Carlstadt male Theft from Vehicles Hackensack, who was taken Without a working smoke CARLSTADT — On Oct. 15, two businesses at 1099 reported being struck by an CARLSTADT — On Oct. to Bergen Countyjail, unable detector as an early warning 14, a 44-year-old Jersey City Wall Street West reported unknown vehicle as he 16, a Union Street man to make bail on a $100 North device, fire can spread man reported being attacked finding pry marks on their crossed Hackensack Street at reported the theft of two 7- Arlington criminal warrant. unnoticed through the by a 37-year-old Leonia man doors. A laptop computer was Union Avenue. inch \ideo monitors from his RUTHERFORD — On household, blocking escape who stopped in front of him stolen from one of the 1989 Ford Bronco. Oct. 17, Marco Velardeparra, routes and filling rooms on Washington Avenue, then offices. Shoplifting EAST RUTHERFORD — 29, of Newark, was stopped with deadly smoke. followed him onto Avenue A, RUTHERFORD — On CARLSTADT — On Oct. On Oct. 20, a 44-year-old on Route 3 West and arrested Make sure you're protect punched him repeatedly and Oct. 16, DVS Trucking on 15, Jose R. Miranda, 41, of Hasbrouck Heights man on a $580 Elizabeth warrant, ed. Start a lifesaving habit damaged the complainant’s Borough Street reported two East Rutherford, was arrested reported that he went to for which he posted bail and this Oct. 31. When you vehicle by hitting it with an trailers broken into, but noth at Stop 8c Shop for shoplift Roadmasters Towing to was released. change your clock from day anti-theft device. Formal ing stolen. On Oct. 18, CNG ing and released on sum retrieve his Mercedes from light savings time, change complaints were pending. Scrap Metal reported the mons. storage, and found three bot - Michelle Rosa Raybeck the batteries in your smoke NORTH ARLINGTON — theft of a 55-gallon drum con LYNDHURST — On Oct. tles of wine, a VCR and a CD detectors. On Oct. 17 at 12:30 a.m., taining 255 pounds of brass 14, a man left ShopRite with plaver missing. All police blotter items are This lifesaving message is police responded to Gold and copper scrap valued at $164 worth of cigarettes. RUTHERFORD — On obtained from local police depart brought to you courtesy of the and Biltmore streets on a about $.1000 from a storage NORTH ARLINGTON — Oct. 17, at 8 a.m., a ments. All persons are presumed East Rutherford report of a fight. Paul shed. On Oct. 18, Christopher Vanderburgh Avenue resi innocent until proven otherwise. Bureau ofFire Safety. Schaefer, 24, of Bogota, was Kennedy, 18, of Florida, was dent reported finding their For further information, arrested and charged with CDS arrested for shoplifting at silver 2004 Honda on top of contact 201-933-3444, ext. assault, unlawful possession EAST RUTHERFORD — H&B Pharmacy. He was two collapsed jacks, with all 236, or visit the Web at of a weapon (extendable Police responded to the released on summons. four wheels stolen. Later the uninaeastrutherfordnj. net/fire- baton) and unlawful posses Route 3 East Service Road on same day, a Hastings Avenue safety. sion of prescription narcotics a report of an intoxicated Stolen Vehicle resident found one side of PUZZLE SOLUTION (Zoloft). Marc Specio, 37, of male running around in traf CARLSTADT — On Oct their blue 2003 Honda North Arlington, was fic. Police met a group of -j 13, an employee of Bowne jacked up, and those two ; ltB ca ; charged with assault. A people holding an intoxicat Digital Services reported the wheels stolen. f t m f t nTT T N | M « I K • t *1'MTU female who was also involved ed individual, later identified theft of her 1999 green : I D 1m m s-t ■■ t -4 in the incident was not as Michael A. Bredamus, 19, Dodge Caravan from the lot. Warrants ■ THE SITE charged. The men were of Kearny, to keep him from RUTHERFORD — On CARLSTADT — On Oct. c ■ ■ released on summons. running onto the highway. Oct. 20, DVS Trucking on 19, police arrested Stephen J. f t ■ »_)' . E b~4~ A I EVERYONE IS NORTH ARLINGTON — Police determined that he Borough Street reported the Glazer, 32, of Hackensack r i ’ E l p 5 j v On Oct. 17 at 2:30 a.m., had had a fight in a vehicle theft of two Mack dump Street, on a local $ 1,000 war rirK ’t i l E r Ml TALKING ABOUT police responded to the and was ordered out of the trucks from its lot. rant, and then turned him ■ H vH ■ m m Arlington Diner lot, where vehicle, which left him at the RUTHERFORD — On over to Clifton Police on their H - 18 FAIR, BALANCED, • i . 3 S T they arrested two sisters from scene. Police arrested Oct. 20, a trailer, which had $2,500 warrant. U-i-L i f f p j 4 °ia UNAFRAID the same Belleville address: Bredamus and charged him been stolen Oct. 17 out of EAST RUTHERFORD — 0 |.~;: I r ] E i A [ r -J iid I Paid for by Nortn Arlington Democratic CluD Kelly Cicchino, 26, and Erika with underage consumption West Hanover, Pa., with its On Oct. 17, police stopped Cicchino, 28, both on assault of alcohol, disorderly persons cargo of computers, was on Route 120 North to inter charges for fighting with one and possession of a con recovered empty on Borough view a man who was selling When you need a good lawyer ... another. Both were released trolled dangerous substance Street. Jets tickets. Paul Szewczuk, on summons. (a marijuana cigarette). He 35, of Deer Park, N.Y., was ANTHONY J. RIPOSTA, ESQ. was released on summons to Theft found to have a $79 East Certified by the Supreme Court of NJ Burglary a responsible partv. CARLSTADT — On Oct Rutherford warrant, for as a Civil Trial Attorney CARLSTADT — On Oct EAST RUTHERFORD — 19, police responded to a which he posted bail. He was COUNSELLOR AT LAW 18, the Carlstadt Ice House On Oct. 18, police responded 10th Street residence, where released on summons for Call today for a free phone consultation on Route 17 North reported to Pantry One on a report of the homeowner’s daughter soliciting. finding two storage trailers a man down. Police identi complained that $2,053 EAST RUTHERFORD — broken into, and various fied the unresponsive male as worth of jewelry had been On Oct. 17, State Police in 201-991-0067 tools, supplies and parts val Todd Wagner, 39, of taken sometime since Sept. Perryville reported that they 432 Ridge Rd., North Arlington, NJ ued at about $26,000 stolen. Hasbrouck Heights. A rou 23, and then $502 in cash in a had John Karlsson, 44, of www.RipostaLaw.com CARLSTADT — On Oct tine identification check bank envelope from her Lodi, at their station, under 18, NTD Construction of revealed five bags of marijua mother’s room that morning. arrest for DW'I. Karlsson had The Bogle Agency, Inc. • Since 1919 New York City reported find na. He was given oxygen, On Oct. 21, the complainant a $ 1,625 East Rutherford war- ing two of their trailers on a placed inside an ambulance reported visiting her mother rant . from 1997. East “Insurance Specialists” Representing Starke Road construction site to be checked by paramedics, at about 8 a.m., and finding Rutherford Police met the Mercury Ins.Group Palisades Safety & Ins. Assoc CNA Ins. Co broken into, and various pro and refused further medical the cash in its original enve State Troopers at Exit 14 on Selective Ins. Co. OneBeacon Ins. Co. Consumer First Ins. Co. fessional tools missing. attention. He was arrested for lope, tucked between her the New Jersey Turnpike, Preserver Ins. Co. FM I Insurance Co. The Contributionship EAST RUTHERFORD — NJ Skylands Ins. Co. Cumberland Mutual Ins. Co. Utica National Ins. Group possession of marijuana and screen and front doors. picked up Karlsson and Memmack Mutual Ins. Co. Baystate Ins. Co. On Oct. 19, police responded released to his father. EAST RUTHERFORD — processed him for the war to the building at the corner On Oct. 16, a Pordand, Ore., rant. He was released on bail As Well As Many Other Insurance Companies of Paterson Avenue and High DWI businessman reported that to a responsible party. Providing Service to Business & Families Street, which is owned by the EAST RUTHERFORD - he set up a table for a trade LYNDHURST — On Oct. 300 Stuyvesant Avenue • PO Box 236 • Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Borough of East Rutherford On Oct. 16, police observed a Phone 201-939-1076 • Fax 201-507-5394 show at the Sheraton, and 15, Angel Torres, 33, of www.bogleagency.com • [email protected] and slated for demolition. white 1988 Toyota traveling secured a Samsung SD23 Harrison, was arrested at Police observed the rear door west in the eastbound lanes camcorder and an Olympus Rutherford and Stuyvesant r ■ ■ had been pried. Upon enter of Paterson Avenue, and nar C30 digital camera under a aver^ies for uninsured driv 24-HOUR SERVICE: 201-531-1153-54 ing the building, they found rowly avoided a collision. The cloth overnight. When he ing, suspended license, and FAX: 201-531-1287 four males: Jose Rivas and vehicle, operated by 23-year- returned on Friday morning, warrants totaling $3,291. He Kelvin Castillo, both 20, of old Pedro Torres of Passaic, the cameras were missing. posted $891 bail for CfNDHURsr Local & the same Paterson Avenue, contained three occupants. RUTHERFORD — On Lyndhurst and was turned : $5 o f f : ^HBPORTSQ}^ East Rutherford, address; Torres failed field sobriety Long Distance Oct. 15, a guest of the over to North Arlington 1 ANY * Aldo Aquino, 22 and Alvin tests and was arrested for Renaissance Hotel reported police. !AIRPORT RIDE.1 7 Days Aquino, 21, both of the same DWI. He was released on the theft of his laptop and LYNDHURST — On Oct. | , With this Coupon , • Orchard Street address. summons to a responsible personal digital assistant 15, Juan Leyo, 21, of Kearny, Door-to-Door Police detected the odor of party. from the lobby as he was was stopped on Polito umosBti& burnt marijuana, and the LYNDHURST — On Oct. checking out. Video and wit Avenue and arrested on a Toll Free: 1-800-498-0083 I individuals commented that 17, Jonathan Grove, 20, pf ness accounts suggest that a i warrant. He was turned over wwwwwww.a- w w . a - 11 airportcarservlce.coma n the “were just smoking trees.” Nudey, was stopped at Sparta Hispanic male, 5’10”, in his to Kearny Police. L ■ “■ ■ w ■ mm ■ M ■ mmmrn All four were arrested for bur Drive and Page Avenue for 20s, medium build, with dark LYNDHURST — On Oct. glary. Rivas was found to be in failure to signal a turn. He short hair and a thin beard, 18, police stopped a motorist IS YOUR COMPUTER possession of four packets of was charged with DWI and wearing a black jacket with at Delafield and Woodland marijuana. He was further released on summons. orange piping and the num avenues in Rutherford. John BUGGING Y O U T ^ fa charged with possession of ber 06, with tan pants and Mannion, 28, of Rutherford, B row ser H ijacks (jfe-l marijuana. Bail was set at Pedestrian Accidents black shoes, may have acted was charged with suspended $10,000 with a 10 percent CARLSTADT — On Oct. as lookout, while a white male license, expired registration S p y w a r e ■ option for each individual, 15, a 25-year-old Jersey City in his 40s, stocky and clean and warrants from A d - W a r e but none of them could make man was taken to shaven, with short dark hair, Rutherford totaling $630. He bail, so they were all trans Meadowlands Medical wearing a dark suit and a was turned over to M a l w a r e — _c#! ported to Bergen County Jail. Center after being struck by blue-gray shirt may have Rutherford Police. East Rutherford Department an unknown vehicle while done the theft. A small silver NORTH ARLINGTON — of Public Works was called in walking on Washington or gray SUV was seen leaving On Oct. 16 at 2 p.m., police to secure the burglarized Avenue at Commerce Road. the lot at high speed immedi responded to the Essex building. EAST RUTHERFORD — ately after the theft. County Jail to pick up Systsa & Bssfpi UC On Oct. 19 at 3:21 p.m., a 16- Clarence Clay, 50, of I W — I i Hm . l i K n a M m w C K ft T I F I K D THURSDAY, OCTOBER 78 90tm THE LEADER NA D em s looking to solidify m ajority NRMWM FOR THE LATEST By Michelle Rosa Raybeck council majority and the mayor to stabilize taxes, keep N e w s E d i t o r ______* NA ELECTION the community affordable and * NORTH ARLINGTON _ solve the problems that are After a very difficult year for currently being addressed,” NEWS North Arlington, the borough Massa said. “In spite of the fact - V * FAIR, BALANCED , council has kept two seats that millions of dollars were vacant for months, and its lone bonded, we have infrastruc UNAFRAID remaining Republican is not ture that hasn’t been main Paid for by North Arlington Democratic Club seeking another term. Some tained for years.” A N ew s T ip s? seven people have volun Massa is a former school teered to be considered for board president. “We passed Photo Ops? the tough task of leading the referendum for the reno We want to know! North Arlington out of the cri vations for the middle school. Call anytime! sis that has divided the com There were a number of prob > \ munity throughout 2004. lems that occurred, but we Steve Tanelli Peter Massa Phil Spanola 201-310-5161 Democrats have a lot more for the kids A retired North Arlington than we did when I got elected Medical. Surgical & Diagnostic Services tracts,” and he wants to bring for answers,” he said. Police sergeant, Peter Massa in 1990,” Massa said. He noted his law enforcement and col Dogs, Cats, Birds. Ferrets, Exotic Animals now works as a detective with that the state has since estab Massa and his wife Valerie lective bargaining experience have two adult children and Rutherford Animal Hospital, P.A the New Jersey Waterfront lished an inspector general’s to bear on the municipality as Commission, a bi-state agencv office to monitor education are Queen of Peace parish Neal L. Beeber, DVM, DABVP a whole. “I’d like to look at ioners. “I’m my own man. 1 Board Cert, in Companion Animal Medicine dedicated to ferreting out construction projects. scheduling and supervisory organized crime and terrorist “Contractors were notorious always have been. I don’t let Loredana Briganti DVM Dff|ce Vjsjts B Appoirltment structures, and analyze'"the Alan Pomeranz, MS, DVM 1 activity in the ports. He holds a for profiteering on the backs party loyalties dictate my 24 Hr. Emergency Coverage borough finances to find out Tracey Cantamessa, DVM actions,” Massa said. 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He Trenton and begged for $2.4 and New Style Rims 1 wife, the former Donna interests at heart,” Fitzhenrv believes his “strong communi million in extraordinary aid, Newton, are both lifelong resi said. “But there’s a line in the cation skills and a proven track they got $330,(MX), and here dents of the community. They sand in North Arlington. record in employee manage we have a zero increase. What 2 00 O F F I : s2 00 O F F are homeowners with three There’s no sense of communi ment and corporate finance” kind of accounting is that?” * ANY ANY children: Brian Jr., 7; and 4- ty anymore. We’re a laughing will serve him well on the Fitzhenry said. ‘These people 1 EXTERIOR FULL SERVICE vear-old twins, Thomas and stock at meetings throughout council. “This whole aura of spend every day campaigning 9 CAR WASH CAR WASH Erin Mary. “My mother asked the state — you can’t be improper spending is one and have yet to govern. 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The blame game has to Enjoy Fine Dining in a Casual Atmosphere resident, he and his wife Tish I was adopted at 7, and it’s stop once you take office. with the New Steak House Cuts Menu have twin (>year-old daughters. from my adoptive parents that North Arlington needs some- I got my values. How you act in bodv who will make decisions McDermott is an alumnus of Don Carter, Jazz Ensemble the Queen of Peace schools, public is a reflection of how based on facts and figures.” where his daughters are now you deal with your personal McDermott believes the Friday & Saturday Night in kindergarten. ‘Tish is my life,” he said. “I’m getting a current administration has guardian angel, the reason I’m surprising amount of political “taken away services and it’s Lunch . Dinner . Priva able to do what I do,” said support but almost no finan costing us more.” He said he 64 Hoboken Road, East cial support. 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Milk • Eggs • Bread • Fresh Meat and Chicken Dried Fruits and Nuts • Cheese • Other Grocery Needs e l THE LEADER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2004 When it comes to kids, there’s number young people. ers with three adult children. AARP 4866 remains active no Democrat or Republican,” Something has to be done to “I’ve grown concerned LYNDHURST — ing smoke and carbon monox Tanelli said. close the gap,” Tannelli said. about taxes, which have got NAMm m Lyndhurst-Kingsland AARP ide detectors always in working He thinks EnCap might “We can get to a point where ten exorbitantly high. My Chapter No. .4866 held its order. bring some of the solutions to the money is in order and peo taxes were $100 when I moved TH E TRUTH monthly meeting on Oct. 12 at Community chairpersons North Arlington’s ongoing ple can be held accountable. here in 1971, and now they’re the Senior Citizen Building. Marie Horan and Irene shortage of recreational space We’ve got to save programs $8,000. My friends are here ABOUT THE Guest speaker was Annjean Cavallaro presented a for both young and old. In the that don’t bring in money or and we’ve talked about it. The Anthony, coordinator for the ShopRite gift certificate, as meantime, he has ideas for the break even, look for other population is predominantly WATER SALE Bergen County Disabled well as a turkey to a needy fam existing facilities. ‘The seniors funding source, establish senior citizens, these are the “Meals of Wheels” Program. ily, and baby hats, shawls and can utilize the youth center accountability. People have a homeowners and voters. I’m FAIR, BALANCED, For information on how to lap robes were delivered to pool tables, televisions, card right to be upset and con concerned for them as well as UNAFRAID help, contact Anthony at 201- area nursing facilities. tables, kitchen and computers cerned. I think this adminis the young people. I’m going 935-4607. Tour chairperson Vee — it goes underutilized from 8 tration will get more support to work very hard with Russ Paid for by North Arlington Democratic Club Members also enjoyed a dis Holzherr announced that an to 2, and the seniors would when the dust settles. There Pitman to keep taxes stable. What’s it going to create for cussion by ex-chief Brian overnight trip to Cape May like that. Also, the kids and needs to be more information WTiat you spend must be nec North Arlington? Do we need Henning of the Lyndhurst from Nov. 30-Dec. 1 has been seniors can learn a lot from from the present administra essary,"’ said Spanola. “I’m on substations for police and fire, Volunteer Fire Department on finalized. each other if they’re around tion — more facts to put the a pension and Social Security. a school annex or transporta the importance of fire preven The next meeting for each other more often,” he people’s mind at ease.” What that was worth 15 years tion?” Spanola said. “I won’t tion. Many important issues Chapter No. 4866 will be held said. Tanelli considers himself to ago is not enough today.” know all this until I’m elect were addressed, including hav on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Tanelli thinks it's important be highly organized and ener Spanola believes the sale of ed.” to reach out to state elected getic. “I would never suggest the water utility is the smart Spanola said these steps officials for ideas on how anything if I wasn’t first in line answer for North Arlington in must be taken to retain home Continued from N A D E M S on Page 3 North Arlington’s business dis to volunteer,” he said. He cited the long and short term. “For and business owners. “I count Movado and currently serves plished a lot to establish tricts can compete, such as the example of the team he 20 years, water rates remained ed almost 50 for-sale signs as I as recreation commissioner accountability and good sys Urban Enterprise Zones. “It’s leads for the annual Multiple the same, but taxes went up. If walked the streets. You know for North Arlington, having tems in the recreation com a scary thing to walk Ridge Sclerosis walk-a-thon, which they had raised water to the what that does to a town? been a volunteer coach for mission, including encourag Road and see so manv vacant he does in honor of his late level it should have been, People think there’s some more than two decades. “I’d ing the mayor and council to stores. There’s some progress father and his brother, who is maybe it would have affected thing wrong. Wre need to get resign if elected — it’s too adopt a voucher system in and stable taxes will help to now living with the disease. “I the tax rate in a positive way. it this town back where it was much. I don’t think it should order to keep better track of generate some new interest,” started with just my kids and takes a couple of men from before so we can have a legacy really be a part-time position.” spending. “It’s been awhile he said. my parents, and now we have the DPW, and runs about $1 for the kids.” He took this opportunity to since the leagues were audit "I think I bring a fresh and 120 people and we’ve raised million a year in expenses,” Spanola noted that he straighten out the rumors ed. We re dealing with a great creative perspective. I'm held $25,000 in three years.” “If the Spanola said. “The rate serves with Republican candi regarding the condition of the deal of money and it would be accountable for every penny I people choose me, I’ll consid increase is going to be $10 or date Brian Fitzhenry on the borough’s playing fields. best to have those books spend, and I have to come up er it the ultimate compliment $15 — would you rather spend zoning board and considers “Little League and softball looked at once a year — catch with creative solutions to prob and I’ll do my utmost to earn that or hundred in taxes? I him “a nice kid,” but said the normally contact the town and errors early, so nobodv can lems. I can bring that same their respect,” Tanelli added. think now you’ll see taxes sta Republicans, “have no plan supply them with a schedule accuse anybody else of wrong philosophy to local govern A retired, decorated Jersey ble for the next two or three for lowering the taxes.” before the season starts, rhat doing. I just think that’s been ment.” City Police sergeant, Phil periods.” Spanola and Fitzhenry would wasn’t done the first week. overlooked.” He said there Tanelli is a Holy Name Spanola was a consumer fraud He used the example of both have to step down from The second week, the land- were no records when he took Society member at Our Lady investigator and a former assis Jersey City: “About a month the zoning board if elected. scaper and the DPW weren’t over. of Mount Carmel Church. He tant vice president at Valley after they joined United Spanola said that as a on the same page. That’s all “I’ve saved between $25,000 and his wife Sharon are Third National Bank. He served a Water, they had a $3 million retiree, he often leaves the resolved, and now I’m the and $30,000 on the current Street homeowners, with three term as a North Arlington water main break on Tonnelle house at 6:30 a.m. with, a point of contact for every recreation budget just by run children. “I’ve made a lifetime Board of Education trustee Avenue, and Jersey City didn’t packed schedule. “I’m a plan body,” he said. “North ning a more effective pro commitment to North and currently serves on the pay a penny for the repairs,” ner and a do-er. I don’t do Arlington has a great recre gram, not bv cutting anything. .Arlington. I’ve lived here 16 borough’s zoning board. A Spanola said. things haphazardly, but I like ation program which has Our summer program ran 30 years, raised two children longtime usher at Queen of EnCap is an important to get things done. And one nothing to do with me — hours a week longer for through the system and 1 have Peace Church and past New issue Spanola wants to exam thing you’ll see about me is I these are good people who $10,000 less. We made $900 on a 13-year-old in the middle of Jersey AMVETS state com ine carefully. “It’s got to be dis never lie — I tell the truth run these leagues.” Indeed, a movie night attended bv 850 everything. I can’t handle my mander, he and his wife Marie sected. The golf courses are a even if it hurts.” Tanelli thinks he has accom- people. We all joined forces. taxes as thev are. Seniors out are Bergen Avenue homeown good idea, but the housing?
Continued from G O P on Page 3 alumnus of Queen of Peace people are afraid to talk to seen is that it’s not about poli bring out the facts to the pub Grammar School and North each other at sporting events vears. Every day they wait to Information Officer, and is a tics, but a personal vendetta lic. I have the leadership skills Arlington High School, Gillis because of the politics,” Gillis against the previous adminis necessary to do the job right,” maintain infrastructure builds past chaplain. As the Fire has completed technical train another year onto the cost.” said. “What’s disheartening is tration. I have no political Pimpinelli said. Department Grants ing with Northern Telecom, that some of what they did was Fitzhenry said the current Coordinator, Fitzhenrv has background. I was a registered Pimpinelli looks at business administration took the easv NEC, Cisco and Avayais. He is for personal vendetta — they Democrat until I was as the key to North Arlington’s applied to the State and a 19-year member of IBEW brought in people from way out by cutting personnel. Federal Government and approached by [former recovery. “Mr. Pitman attract Local Union 164. He current Palisades Park or West New Councilman] Jim Herrmann ed the senior citizens with his “I’ve heard a thousand prob received more than $150,000 ly oversees locations as lems with North Arlington in grants in the last year alone. 21 York and displaced local tax because he could see I was talk of stabilizing taxes, but Voice Networks Manager for payers without even knowing inquisitive about what was they didn’t realize how much over the last two vears. I Fitzhenry is vice president of Mellon Financial Corp. haven’t heard one solution. the Friends of Tom O’Leary their function. They preach going on at borough hall,” service they would lose,” “Maybe instead of personnel two-party government, but so said Pimpinelli. “I changed Pimpinelli said.” I’m not about The sale of the w ater utility is a Scholarship Association, a cuts they could have renegoti far they've done the opposite. band-aid. We have four or five non-profit organization parties so that I could run for taxes. I want to talk about how ated with some of the vendors. I’m fair. I can work with any this unexpired term and see we can generate revenue in divisions of this town running named after his close friend I’d like to revisit that — nego one if it will benefit the town. I themselves. I admire Jim who passed away alter a long how I do. The more research I North Arlington.” tiate with all vendors and con have no ties to the previous did, the more I felt overquali Pimpinelli was a member of Ferriero, I like Russ Pitman. I battle with cancer. This organ tractors, because it certainly administration. In fact, go to church with those guys. ization has awarded scholar fied for this position. I was the North Arlington Fire seems to me we’re getting less Leonard Kaiser will tell you I stunned at the way the town Department (NAFD) and But they have bad advisors,” ships for many years to North service for more money. Just came to a lot of meetings Fitzhenry said. “We speak for Arlington residents. He is was being run, the lack of lead served as a part-time NAPD look at the tax office hours,” under his administration, and ership. For two years, all we've civilian dispatcher from 1984- ourselves. W7e will not stoop to treasurer for the North said Gillis, who publicly ques I was a pain in his butt. I’m not vendettas. Steve Tanelli, Pete Arlington Education done is fingerpoint.” 97. He has been an assistant tioned the borough’s reconfig looking to become mayor or While Pimpinelli has no coach for North Arlington Massa and Phil Spanola are Foundation which, through uration of its phone service get elected to the county — friends.” fund-raising and contribu political background, he was Recreation since 1999. “My last spring. He said, ‘They I’m only here to fix what’s unable to resist a comparison. whole objective is to bring Currently a trustee in his tions, helps to offset the don’t do their homework wrong,” said Gillis, who was second term on the North school tax burden. “One thing you can say for back the pride, how can we before making major changes nominated to fill the vacancy Leonard Kaiser is that he bring people back together? I Arlington Board of Education, Additionally, the foundation — just go with the first thing left by the court-ordered he was president of the board has taken over the School Age would answer all your ques want to bring choices back to that’s recommended.” Gillis removal of Louis Gallo from tions. He’d keep talking until the people rather than make of education in the 2003-04 Child Care Program (SACC), serves as a recreation coach the council in September. The school year. He is also a mem a service to the residents of you were comfortable with his decisions for them.,” said for girls’ soccer, basketball and council opted not to fill the answer, and if he didn’t know, Pimpinelli. “If they had ber of the North Arlington North Arlington that provides softball. He is an advisory seat. Zoning Board of Adjustment. quality childcare and a safe he’d find out and follow up,” addressed the public and board member of the Tierney ‘They could have put me in Pimpinelli said. asked for feedback or sugges “1 have a resume of achieve learning environment for the Foundation and of the North that seat and no matter how I ment in this town. We have children of working parents, As vice president of sales for tions on how to handle the Arlington Education voted, they’d still be the major- Koch Metals Trading, Inc., debt, this would all be differ brand-new windows, brand- at no additional cost to the tax Foundation. ity — but the people need new gym floors, test scores up payer. A 21-year member of Pimpinelli is responsible for ent. That’s how a leader works. ‘The soccer league had to another voice, not a rubber large commercial corpora Mr. Pitman looks to [borough without going to the public for Knights of Columbus Queen find its own landscaper. They stamp. Three people deciding extra funds,” Fitzhenry said. of Peace Council #3428, tions such as producers, con attorney Joseph] Mariniello cut salaries but now they’re the future of the town just isn't sumers, institutional global and has him answer all the “You want something done Fitzhenry is also a parishioner paying contractors to do the right.” right, give it to a busv person.” of Queen of Peace Church. macro hedge funds as well as questions,” Pimpinelli said. work,” said Gillis. The Gillis A borough resident since CTAs and pension funds. “I’m Married with three chil Fitzhenry has been a mem A lifelong borough resi family are parishioners of 1961 and alumnus of the ber of the North Arlington dent, Kurt Gillis and his wife empathetic and I care about dren, he is a parishioner and Queen of Peace Church. “I Queen of Peace schools, the town. I was raised here and former choir member at Fire Department for 13 vears Linda have two children. want to restore some integrity and currently holds the rank “North Arlington has taken a Thomas Pimpinelli earned a have invested a lot of money Queen of Peace Church, and to the town. Right now, it’s bachelor's degree in market here. My corporate back member of the Queen of of First Lieutenant. He serves turn for the worse. I’ve never ugly. The town’s torn apart at as the Fire Department Public seen it like this,” Gillis said. An ing from Jersey City State ground will be useful — I’m in Peace High School Board of the middle. It’s become so that College in 1982. “What I’ve a position to investigate and Overseers.
payers should be made aware this potential revenue. Water options. Let the people know ernment to everyone. Continued from INDEPENDENT on Page 3 of all meetings and their out rates are going to go up you made an honest effort “Someone told me I didn’t comes so they do not feel left and I get the same response: Foundation. He has organized whether the borough or that affects all of our liveli deserve to run because I had people are tired of being for fundraisers that have made out or surprised by final deci Passaic Valley Water hoods. If you refuse to tell us n’t ‘waited my turn’ — this sions,” McDermott said. ‘The Commission raises them. I what you’re doing, you lose opportunity is there for any gotten. The two parties are more than $30,000 to help people who will be advising fighting, and it’s the issues that assist people living with Cystic would rather see the money be the people’s trust. People talk, one who stands forward. I me are the residents, the busi reinvested back into the bor and you lose your election.” took the opportunity when I matter.” Fibrosis to pay for food and ness owners, the taxpayers — Having served 13 years with medication. ‘The more active ough than go into Passaic As a parent, EMT and saw the need. I’m not taking I will look for a consensus of Valley Water’s bank account. police dispatcher, McDermott votes away from either party. the North Arlington Volunteer I stay, the better I feel,” said opinions. I‘ll try to work out Emergency Squad (NAVES) McDermott, who also lives Taxpayers will ultimately be is intimately familiar with the People will vote for who’s something feasible for every paying in the future for what importance of good youth going to do the right thing for and maintained EMT-B certifi with diabetes. Cystic Fibrosis body. The council is a ‘we’ cation the entire time, prevented McDermott from ever deal we make,” programs. “[We can] get the the community, and they’ll thing — we work together to McDermott said. kids off the streets by re- estab choose based on how you’ve McDermott is a life member becoming a police officer, but solve problems and get things and held the office of presi he found a way to work in law McDermott also thinks that lishing the youth center as an presented your ideas,” done for the community. I EnCap, in whatever form it option at night and creating McDermott said. The biparti dent for eight years. He has enforcement: he is employed can’t wait years for answers been a CPR Instructor since as a Public Safety 20 finally takes, could help North more events for our young san bickering has been a grave — some of these questions Arlington resolve its financial adults, as well. We can work on disservice to the community 1996 and routinely volunteers Telecommunicator for the direcdy affect whether some to hold annual classes for North Arlington Police. He is crisis. “Another fact that I have bringing back the throughout 2004, especially people will be able to stay in not heard of at meetings or Neighborhood Block Watch since it has led to two council NAVES and North Arlington assigned to the SOU team as a North Arlington.” seen in any report is that upon Fire Department (NAFD) Tactical Medical Technician. program and National Night seats being left vacant after the McDermott sees EnCap as a the completion of all projects, Out Against Crime at minimal resignations of Councilman members. Since 2001, “I’ll have to take a three-year major consideration the cur the population will increase, McDermott has been a mem leave of absence to serve, or no taxpayer cost.” James Ward and rent administration is over resulting in the potential avail McDermott believes one of Councilwoman Susan King, ber of NAFD. Having earned a which is my right,” said looking in its plan to sell the ability of more educational varsity letter in soccer at McDermott. ‘They’ll have to the most important things to both Republicans. “It isn’t municipal water utility. “The aid, grant monies and be done for business in North doing justice to the people not Queen of Peace High School, get somebody in to fill in for revenue the borough could Municipal Homeland Security McDermott now serves the me.” A member of the Knights Arlington is to investigate the to have a full council, those receive from housing, business funds,” McDermott said. “WTiy possibility of creating an seats should be filled to the borough as an instructional of Columbus since 1995, locations and the two pro would Mayor Pitman go along league soccer coach. McDermott was named the Urban Enterprise Zone. “Not people have more voices. It posed golf courses is signifi with what he calls a only would the UEZ status doesn’t change the vote Having lived with Cystic 2001 Knights of Columbus cant. Our water utility stands ‘Republican’ audit and not get Fibrosis past the typical life Person of the Year. lower sales tax to 3 percent, it because the mayor still has the to make substantial revenue a neutral audit? So that he can would enable the borough to tie-breaker. Shame on both expectancy for sufferers of this “Once elected, I will work on the usage of water to main find the sale was a mistake and congenital lung disease, to make sure what we negoti be eligible for more state and sides for not being able to tain all those properties. The blame the Republicans again? federal funding that will assist come together to make a just McDermott has become a ate (with EnCap) is fair and governing body has stated it It’s just wrong. If it is how they spokesperson for the New will not overburden our in the redevelopment decision.” has done its homework, yet say it is, then go ahead. But if process," he said. McDermott Jersey State Organization of resources for the future. I there has been no mention of not, then re-evaluate your the Cystic Fibrosis believe the residents and tax is interested in opening gov THURSDAY, OCTOBER ?» O m * THE LEADER ______E GO P wants to reign in spending Dems want to build on success By Cindy Capitani E d it o r -in -C h ie f By Cindy Capitani E d it o r -in-C h ief RUTHERFORD _ Spending is out of control and RUTHERFORD — Two reigning it in would be a top seats are open on the priority according to Rutherford Council and new Rutherford Council candi comer Richard Reyes and incumbent Ray Frazier are dates newcomer John Gibney hoping voters will see them as and incumbent Tom Arnold. the best team to build on the “We have to borrow money borough’s successes. just to meet our operating “Everybody’s happy for the expenses,” said Gibney. “You most part,” said Reyes, who is shouldn’t hope for another seeking public office for the bail out year after year. What first time. “I’m getting a good happens when there’s no one John Gibney Tom Arnold feeling when I walk through to bail us out? That scares me." the town [campaigning]. Gibney points to areas that staff, but yet they talk about what has been done for the People are proud of their town he feels runs inefficiently and outsourcing,” he said. ‘The last four years. Although I will — and they should be. People Ray Frazier Richard Reyes need a closer look. He men DPW7 is a big department. always support a budget that love the character here, the tions the borough’s hiring of a There’s got to be a way to run holds the line on taxes, that trees. It's a jewel, it’s a differ Rutherford work. That, and special events coordinator. it more efficiently. does not mean that I support ent part of North Jersey.” "He was hired with a $50,000 ‘Taxes are already high, but the spending which continues active partnerships with the Frazier, seeking his third county, state, schools and H K t m m budget to do things that, basi yet curbs and streets are in dis to increase without any efforts council term, said there have cally, volunteers used to do," repair. There are fire hydrants other agencies. “No one per to curb it,” Arnold said in an e- been a lot of improvements son can do anything alone,” said Gibney. that don’t work ... There are mail interview. “So, one way to over the years. “Park Avenue CAN PITMAN KEEP problems and there is growing said Reyes. The change of engineering keep the line on taxes is to ini has turned around, the Seeking grants for the bor TAXES DOWN firms from a Rutherford-based debt,” said Gibney. tiate cost savings initiatives like schools, the parks ... it’s good Arnold points to a combi ough is an area both candi firm to Schoor DePalma was keeping the line on what we to see growth [while] the dates hope to continue. Thev NEXT YEAR? also an unnecessary expense. nation of curbing spending pay for professional services. neighborhoods retain their and increasing ratables as the point to the current adminis “Their [Schoor DePalma] Another way to hold the line neighborliness,” he said. tration as using every resource FAIR, BALANCED , prices are higher. The old firm best way to maintain services on taxes is to promote sensible A Frazier and Reyes win UNAFRAID while watching taxes. possible to maximize services was right here on Feronia redevelopment of property would mean a full Democratic while keep the tax base stable. “Property taxes remain high in Paid fo r by N orth A rlington Democratic Club Way,” said Gibney. within the district. By increas majority for the mayor and “One of the strong points of He also said the depart Rutherford, and we can’t con ing ratables on undeveloped council. “One party versus two, tinue with the practice of sell our mayor and council is try ment of public works doesn’t property or property which is or mixed. It doesn’t matter. As ing to seek grant programs. seem to run efficiently. The ing borough assets to hold the elected officials, we become line on tax increases. That is They look for are%»s where DPW has more people on See G O P on Page 6 representatives of all of the res Call 201-438-8700 idents of Rutherford, and we need to work from that per See D E M S on Page 6 2 4 /7 spective,” said Frazier, w ho also Greens looking for accountability served on the council in 1989. “We always need to do things By Cindy Capitani we stand for and represent the E d it o r -in-C h ief people. If vou got something SpUtjjEmte RUTHERFORD — good going, then fine, you just Rutherfordians like their go with your leadership. But trees, and it was this issue that the goal is always service to the 272 Ridge Road helped get Green Party candi community.” dates Gary Novosielski and Reyes, too, agrees that it’s Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Stew'art Kautsch on the ballot the people who call the shots 201-438-6010 in the borough. in the end. “No matter what “Once we mentioned that the party line, we’re all looking 201-672-0286 (fax) we wanted to bring back the out for the best interests of the Shade Tree Committee, peo residents. The goal is to make Split Endz Welcomes ple were like, ‘where do we the town the best we can," he Noelle Formerly of Salamandra sign?’” said Kautsch, who’s said. “Is the town on the right hoping to take one of two track? Do the residents enjoy & Debbie of Salon 8 1 the improvements? To oppose council seats up for grabs. Gary Novosielski Stewart Kautsch Active in the Green Party, this just to oppose — that’s not Haircuts • Fades • Kid’s Cuts • Color helping progress. It can stall Corrective Color • Foil Highlights • Low Lights is his first run for public office. Kautsch said people need nance — that’s ridiculous. We progress just because of parti “Right now it’s folded in the to know what’s going on in shouldn’t have to borrow san politics.” Perms & Bodywaves • Nails • Waxing • Updos • Makeup DPW7 — there’s only one per town and should be part of the money for something like Dividing lines aside, both son — and there’s no budget process all of the time. “We that,” he said. “[Debt] is an FREE HAIRCUT WITH ANY for replacing trees.” candidates agree good leader think the definition of open inflexible part of the budget ship is part of what makes COLOR SERVICE - SI 5 VALUE Novosielski and Kautsch government is insufficient,” you’re saddled with. It’s a big envision a citizens’ committee said Kautsch. “Decision mak cancer you can’t get rid of.” for trees so priorities can be set ing should be visible and Novosielski wants to know and everything is out in the accountable.” why no one questions the zero open. “We’re the Borough of Accountability' is something increase in taxes. “People can’t Trees. How can we not have an Novosielski and Kautsch think see beyond the zero tax BRINGING THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE HOME IO YOU active Shade Tree Committee? is missing from the current increase. Why? Why is it zero?” How can there not be a budg administration, especially Although no one on the et?” said Novosielski, who is in when it comes to the budget. street is asking the tough ques his second term on the board ‘There’s been a lot of borrow tions, Novosielski and Kautsch of education. A founding ing — around $12 million — said knocking on doors while member and past chair of the and it’s being done so they can campaigning has showed Green Party of Newjersey, he’s say they’ve got a zero tax them that people love their been active in the Bergen increase,” said Novosielski. town and want to be heard. County chapter since its incep ‘This is credit card living. It’s “There’s a real pride in tion in 2001. not the full picture.” Rutherford. People take pride The Novosielski and Kautsch said they are not in the spirit of Rutherford. Kautsch team has many hot against borrowing — it just has There’s a real dedication,” said buttons, and trees are just the to make sense and it has to be beginning. They want an envi considered carefully. ronmental committee that “Bonding for road mainte See G R E E N S on Page 6 would be in contact regularly with the state’s Department of Environmental Protection; an expanded pedestrian safety A f C j 0 u .J i committee that would include bicycles; and a focus on find Cp£,i* ° n'a Florist A P rogram O f H ackensack U n iv e r sit y M ed ic a l C en ter ing ways to make the borough 343 FRANKLIN AVENUE PHONE 973 661 4414 N U T lfY , N E W JERSEY 0 7 1 1 0 more self-sufficient. www ap«rtonait0uchflori it com L ack of transportation, health problems, and adverse weather conditions “We can’t lose commercial are just some of the reasons it can be difficult for you to leave zoning in favor of anything Teiefkx^ that will increase the popula your home to see a doctor when you need one. Now, with House Calls tion,” said Kautsch regarding for Elders, patients 65 years and older have the option of receiving the the borough and self-sufficien Is proud to announce our newly expanded high-quality medical care and healthcare services right in the privacy, cy. ‘That’s why we’re against convenience, and comfort of their own homes. Xanadu. It won’t help the local economy.” T he medical team for House Calls for Elders has many years of expertise in All of these committees We invite you to celebrate with us on the field of geriatrics, the specialty that addresses the medical care of older would include citizens and persons. I he team includes geriatricians and advanced practice nurses, all result in recommendations that would become part of the of whom are on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. borough’s master plan. “Now, a project appears, and then it (I0:00AM-6:00PM) seems to be a done deal. That fosters mistrust,” said ■ Complete Fruit and Gourmet Baskets Novosielski. “Wre recognize > Homemade Specialty Chocolates there are topics for closed physical examinations medication management doors, but it takes someone in • Bearington Bear Collection immunizations and education and counseling the meeting to recognize > Precious Moments other injections when things go into another referrals to area. One of the things we pro • Personalized Ribbon Printing diagnostic tests (EKG community resources pulmonary function test pose to foster trust between > Wedding and Party Favors a n d m ore government and citizens is to X-rays oximetry lab work) televise meetings. ” ■ Bridal Accessories Even the various commit tees that are currendy in place ■ Beverly Clark Collection Visits and services provided by this program are accepted by Medicare, are problematic for • Social Invitations Medicaid, and many private insurance plans. 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> e l THE LEADER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2004 Public health issues to be a ire d a t co m m unity fo ru m s Bergen County Executive Services. Other co-sponsors Dennis McNerney encourages are the Public Health residents to register for one of Partnership, a volunteer coali four community forums to dis tion of local health officers, cuss public health issues that and the Partnership for concern them. The forums Community Health, Inc., an will be held throughout the organization established a county on Nov. 9, 10, 16 and decade ago to improve the 18, during daytime and health, well-being and quality evening hours. The purpose is of life for all who live and work to identify priority health in Bergen County. issues and develop plans to For more information address them. about the times and locations ‘The community forums of the community forums, will help deepen our under contact Mary-Frances standing of the health issues Dougherty at the Bergen residents feel are important,” County Department of Health said McNerney. "The end Services at 201-634-2691 or result will be a new public Jackie Lue Raia at the health agenda for Bergen Partnership for Community County to help lead us to opti Health, Inc. at 201-986-7715. mal community health — a Participants must pre-register. community where residents The community health are healthy, safe and continue planning process, called to enjoy a high quality of life.” MAPP or Mobilizing for The forums are the first Action through Planning and step in a countywide health Partnerships, is advocated bv Photo, RRD assessment that is being co the Centers for Disease sponsored by three local Control and Prevention and Little baby ... BIG trucks — Rutherford's Recreation Department sponsored the second annual Touch-a- health organizations, includ the NJ Department of Health Truck event on Sunday, Oct. 3. On hand were borougn vehicles from the police, fire and public works ing the Bergen Countv and Senior Services. departments, as well as construction vehicles provided by JMS, Inc. Department of Health
Tips for safe candle use Fire officials urge: Handle candles with care The National Fire* Protection Association offers these* tips tain it to the bedrooms,” Reiff been seven candle-related fires forgotten about it and gone to for safe candle use: By Michelle Rosa Raybeck said. The home can be saved, in the last five years, reported bed, and the next door neigh • Extinguish all candles when leaving the- room or going to N ew s E d it o r but both tenants were forced Fire Official Paul Dansbach. bor heard the smoke alarms sleep. to seek shelter with familv and “They’re disturbing going off. If the windows had • Keep candles avvav from things that can catch fire, such as Among the most preventa friends. because thev show that people been closed, the outcome clothing, books, paper, curtains, Christmas trees or de cora ble of fires are those caused bv Ihe National Fire don’t realize how quickly could have been very differ tions. candles, and yet, increasing Protection Association something can go wrong,” ent,” Dansbach said. • Place* candles on stable furniture in sturdy holders that numbers of residential fires (NFPA) reported the follow Dansbach said. In one The experience of local fire won’t tip over and that are big enough to collect dripping are caused by candles. ing national data in instance, the candle was officials answers the national wax. Two North Arlington fami September: placed on a plate on top of the trend, Dansbach said. “We’re • Don’t place lit candles in windows, whe re- they may ignite lies were displaced following • Candles started fires in television, slid off the bac k and seeing more candle-related blinds or curtains. an Oct. 6 fire caused bv an 18,000 homes in 2001, a 15 ignited a fire on the- floor fires as candles are increasing • Place candles only in areas whe re thev won t be* knocked ember blown from a candle. percent rise from 2000, and behind the television. In ly popular.” over by children or pets. “When they blew the candle more than triple the number another, the candle was left He said candle-related fires • Extinguish taper and pillar candles when they get within out, the flame went over and in 1990. burning in the bathroom, and are rarely devastating, two inches of the holder or decorative material. Extinguish ignited the bedding," said • Af ter declining from 1980 a tension-mounted shower because, “People are usually votive and filled candles before* the- last half-inc h of wax starts North Arlington Fire to 1990, candle-related home c urtain rod fell 011 it, igniting home and react quickly.” He to melt. Department (NAFD) Chief fires started increasing in the c urtain. “You would think said rather than trying to fight • Avoid candles with combustible materials embedded in Jack Reiff. 1991, and since 1995, each that a bathroom would be a the fire, “Get everyone out of them, or with holders or decorations that could ignite. When NAFD responded to year has seen a new high in the safe* place to burn a candle, the house, and call the fire • Don’t allow children or teens to have candles in their bed the Sunset Avenue home, thev number of fires blamed 011 but you have to be cognizant department immediately, rooms. found both the bathroom and candles. of what’s around it,” Dansbac h from outside the house, in An updated NFPA brochure, “Candle with Care,” has more kitchen sinks running. ‘Thev • In 2001, candle fires in said. that order. You actually mini information on candle safety. You can obtain it by calling were trying to fight the fire the home were responsible f or One instance that could mize the damage because you (800) 344-3555 or bv ordering online at themselves. Another 10 min an estimated 190 civilian have been much more serious get the fire department there “http: / /www.nfpa.org/catalog/ utes and thev would have lost deaths, 1,450 civilian injuries involved a candle that was more quickly. The science of the house.” and $265 million in property’ placed on a countertop, and fire is that the first couple of The fire was extinguished damage. began to burn through the minutes, while the fire is in its safely burn and extinguish with 110 injuries in about 45 In Rutherford, there have countertop. ‘The people had growth stage, are critical.” candles; and make it part of minutes. “We were able to con Dansbach said consumers the “mental checklist” before ||J(M«|Slt should be careful to select sta leaving home or going to bed, From G R E E N S om Page 5 ble candle-holders that will to simply make sure no can THE SITE not tip easily; follow manufac dles are burning. Novosielski. “People are thirsty served a tour in the U.S. Army take up his current profession turer instructions on how to EVERYONE IS for people who will listen to in Vietnam. His graduate stud in software engineering. He M i chelle@l siiderSeu
From G O P on Page 5 in need of redevelopment, the of dissent on Rutherford’s and systems from New Jersey CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON? burden is more evenly shared council. As the lone Institute of Technology, among the taxpayers.” Republican on the council, I Newark; a bachelor of science COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE NOW $49.95 Gibney said he feels there have been unable to keep degree in accounting from St. Check & Interpret Computer Codes & Advise Up to 45 Mm. Diagnostic Time needs to be checks and bal Rutherford fiscally responsible Peter’s College, Jersey City; ances for the borough to run and responsive to our resi and a bachelor of science in efficiendy. “It’s basically just dents,” Arnold said. “With economics from St. Peter’s John, you will have at least one College, Jersey City. He is a WILD CARD: $20.00 OFF ANY SERVICE OR REPAIR one party running the show, of $150.00 or more running all of the committees. more voice to protect your manager for Avon Products. You only get one take on any interests and to preserve what Arnold is married and has thing. Only one way is consid is best for Rutherford. In our seen his children and grand Locally Owned and Operated by ered,” he said. “This is never a great country, bipartisan gov children go through the good thing.” ernment has always worked Rutherford School System. He Matthew and Audrey Von Zwehl Having been the lone the best. A one-party govern retired from the Rutherford Republican voice on the coun ment lacks initiative and imag Police Department after 32 720 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 cil, Arnold agrees there needs ination. In local government, years and is a member of the to be more balance. “John and the interests of all the resi Rutherford Volunteer Tel: 201-933-9001 dents should be represented.” Ambulance Corps. A Rutgers I can provide the leadership Most Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Ad must be presented at time of purchase Shop supplies & Waste Disposal needed to preserve what we Gibney is married with University graduate and FBI Extra Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid at above AAMCO only Expires 11 15 04 *Some have and to improve the quali three children. He has a mas National Academy graduate, exclusions and limitations apply See independent dealer for details © 2004 AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. All ty of life for our residents. ter of business administration he is a U.S. Marine veteran. Rights reserved in operations management Right now, I am the only voice Cindy cap&I^eaderNeiuspapers. net THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28. 2004 THE LEADER
R othm an w ants m ore security $ for NJ Trawinski offers three-point plan require the industry to make By Michelle Rosa Raybeck program being successfully By Cindy Capitani Stage 4 jets even quieter. tried in Burlington County E d it o r -in -C h ief Homeland security is N ew s E d ito r might be applicable to Rep. Steve Rothman (D- another cause Rothman is A lifelong resident of Carlstadt’s problem with the Fair Lawn) believes his combi aggressively pursuing “New Bergen County, Ed Trawinski Mills/Mack-Cali sale of its 600- nation of position, experience Jersey needs to get a bigger ii has served as a councilman, acre Empire Tract to the New and partisan alliances make share of allocation. What’s mayor and deputy mayor of Jersey Sports and Exposition him the best choice to repre been standing in our way is a Fair Lawn, as well as 18 years of Authority for preservation as sent the 9th district in formula that uses population service as an aide to the 40th part of the Xanadu project. “I Congress for the next two and gives a per-state sum that’s legislative District Office of would support Carlstadt’s posi years. the same for every state,” he former Assemblyman Nick tion, and I might be able to A member of the House said. “That means corn field Felice. Now, Trawinski is seek help them find'a compromise. Appropriations Committee — states get the same as northern ing his first term as the repre It’s a tough issue to resolve, the body responsible for writ New Jersey.” sentative of the Ninth and Carlstadt shouldn’t have ing checks — Rothman points When it comes to security, Congressional District of New to bear the brunt from the loss out that it’s not an easy seat to Rothman believes New Jersey Jersey on the U.S. Congress. of the tax revenue on the get. “It took me four vears to should be near the top of the Rep. Steve Rothman He is challenging multi-term Empire Tract,” Trawinski said, get on that committee,” he list for federal dollars. He incumbent Steven Rothman, adding that the Highlands said. “It’s a competitive process points out that the state has Trust] own 90 percent of it, who also resides in Fair Lawn. Commission is another organ Ed Trawinski of alliance making, network the largest seaport on the East and we’re going to buy the “I never was insane enough ization that might benefit ing with people in other states, Coast, the third busiest airport remaining 10.” to challenge a popular, well- from I'DR being implemented including houses of worship. making a case why someone in the nation, four nuclear Rothman is from Fair Lawn heeled incumbent like Steve in New Jersey. “If you're a terrorist looking to from this part of New Jersey power plants, six tunnels and and has two children, John Rothman. I thought I might Trawinski thinks TDR make a statement, just blow up should be on the committee.” bridges that connect New and Karen, who attend public try for a run if there happened might be the answer for much a house of worship when it’s Rothman said in the history Jersey and New York City, and school in Bergen County. He is to be an empty scat. But this of North Jersey, where the packed with people,” of Congress, he’s the first many other high level targets. completing his fourth term in 2004 election has been called dilemma between environ Trawinski said. ‘Those places member from the 9th district “New Jersey has a far greater Congress, served two terms as the most important of our life mental, commercial and quali are so vulnerable, and we have (Democrat or Republican) to need for homeland security Mayor of Englewood (1983- time, and the Republican ty of life concerns often rages to look c arefully at how to pro serve on this 70-member com resources than most of the rest 1989) and served as the partv cannot have an empty for vears, with no one being tect them." mittee. “In the history of of the country,” he said, not Bergen County Surrogate space on the ballot for the pleased with the outcome. “It Trawinski wants to do what Congress, no one has ever ing that he’s pushing for a Court Judge (1993-1996). United States Congress, in one might give some teeth to gov ever he has to do at the feder been removed from the House change in how homeland From 1978-1993, he practiced of the most populous areas in ernment's desire for preserva al level, “to ensure that our Appropriations Committee. security dollars are allocated as a private attorney and won the country. And I don't think tion,” he said, explaining that polite*, firefighters and first so that federal funding is awards for providing free legal anybody deserves a free pass, FDR allows owners of environ responders have everything It’s a prized position,” he said. thev need." he said. I hat “I’ve been able to bring home increased and prioritized for service to the poor, disabled not even Steve, who happens mentally sensitive propertv to high-risk, high-threat areas. and elderly. He has legislative to be a friend of mine. The transfer theii development includes, lighting for New more than $640 million for Jersey’s fair share. Common northern New Jersey.” Another key safety program offices in Hackensack, Jersey word ‘coronation’ doesn’t lights to other projects, in Continuing to light for a Rothman proudly points to City’ and Washington, D.C. For appear anywhere in the consti order to salvage revenue lost sense* savs that the New York- gentler Teterboro is always on his Secure Our Schools pro more information log on to tution,” Trawinski said. bv the inability to develop on New Jersey Metropolitan Area Rothman’s agenda and one he gram, which he first estab rothman.house.gov (leave off Trawinski was the Assistant their own land. has to be a major target for ter lished by working closely with www). Commissioner of Commerce Trawinski outlined his rorism. if for no other reason would continue if elected for th.m the population density.” another term. “I want to con Rep. Henrv Hyde, (R-Ill). The 9th District includes 32 during the Kean administra “three-point plan,” which Over the past three years, the southern Bergen ('ountv tion. He is the former commis involves updating .ill emer New Jersey ranks third in tinue the progress at the nation in the tax dollars it Teterboro so the character program received $20 million municipalities: Bogota, sioner for the New Jersey gency management plans foi for school safety improve Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, East Missing Persons Commission, homeland security purposes, sends to Washington, but 47th doesn’t change for the worse,” in what it gets back, Trawinski he said. '111 stand in the wav of ments. More than $2.1 million Rutherford, Fdgewater, a former member of the New as well as implementing the in Secure Our Schools grants Elmwood Park, Englewood, Jersey Department of recommendations of his men said, pointing out that Indigo, Boeing or anvone else Wyoming, for example, gets who wants to increase the si/e have now been provided to 33 Englewood Cliffs, Fair Lawn, Transportation (DOT) Route tor's 9 11 Commission, ‘with law enforcement agencies in Fairview, Fort Lee. Garfield, 4 Sc 17 Interchange out change and without delay,” $10 per person in homeland of the jets or the number of security nuinev, while* New flights.” He noted that he’s still New Jersey. Hackensack, Hasbrouck Reconstruction Committee, as he said. “Congress has started Although still in the earlv Heights, Leonia, Little Ferry, well as the former co-chair foi tacking on all sorts of things Je rsey ge ts Si pe*r pe*rson. “In working to get flight numbers Ne w York. Sens. Clinton and further decreased, get a cur stages, Rothman is proud of Lodi, Lvndhurst, Maywood, the New Jersey Republican th.it mav slow down the- pas the progress made on creating Moonachie, part of New Assembly Small Business sage of something so impor Schumer were able* to work few established, and get rid of with Gov. Pataki to put tremen Stage 2 aircraft, currently the an environmental park on the Milford, North Arlington, Advisory Council. tant, with rare bipartisan suj>- last 8,400 undeveloped acres Palisades Park, Ridgefield, “I’m cut out of the cloth of port.” dous pressure on Washington noisiest ones at Teterboro. He to bring in enormous amounts said he’s worked on these in the Meadowlands. “It’s 10 Ridgefield Park, Rutherford, Tom Kean and Christie Continuing to think on a Saddle Brook, South Whitman, and my father, a life bipartisan level, Trawinski of homeland security monev issues in the past with Rep. times the size of Central Park to New York. Mav be w e* c an Ernest Istook, (R-Okla; House and a river runs through it. Hackensack, Teaneck, long Democrat who served as noted that the* Clinton admin You have the Hackensack Teterboro, Wallington and a Republican Councilman in istration had conduc ted a work together with the1 legisla Appropriations Subcommittee tors from New York, fight as a on Transportation) and points River right there,” he said, Wood-Ridge; Hawthorne in Elmwood Park. In the Kean homeland security studv, adding this feat was accom Passaic Countv; and four administration, I learned a lot whose recommendations re gion for our fair share. As a out like-minded people can nation, we’re* in this together," work together and get past the plished with the help of Rep. municipalities in Hudson about practicing the politics of included putlng U.S. officials Countv. inclusion. You won’t see me in place in overseas ports to Trawinski said. political divide. He’s also Frank Wolf, (R-Va.). "We | the Irawinski's plan also cosponsored legislation to Meadowlands Conservation Cmd\cap@l saderNeiasfxipns. )iel flinging any mud in this cam oversee the loading of all paign, although I certainly cargo ships. ‘The idea is that if involve s stimulating economic might question Steve’s record a ship containing a dirty bomb See TRAWINSKI on Page 9 Photo, legion Post 139 on certain things. Politics can or some- other dangerous Veterans show appreciation be both respectful and cargo gets into IS . waters, it — Richard Schlemm (left), respectable,” Trawinski said. may be too late to do anvthing Adjutant of American “I’ve run in other races where about it." he said. “I'd like to IIATotfay.net Legion Post 139, Lyndhurst, I’ve been attacked because I’m see the 9 1 1 Commission dust presents Vice President a land-use attorney — all he that off and see if it contains FOR THE LATEST Phyllis Scelsa of the does is represent developers’ anv thing we c an use today.” Lyndhurst Historical Society — but that’s irrelevant to what He noted that some nation NA ELECTION with a Certificate of kind of legislator you can be. al emergency management As it is, there are going to be standards, requiring munici Appreciation for the gen some interesting develop palities, or counties where NEWS erosity of the society mem ments on the front of redevel more prac tic able, need to look FAIR, BALANCED, bers in sponsoring a ward opment law: for example, at procedure's for .ill places of UNAFRAID party and sending treats for there’s a case out of public accommodation Pairt for by North Arlington Democratic Club the veterans living in New Connecticut that mav affect Vista Nursing Home, locat the whole country, question ed in Newark. ing what constitutes a public purpose when a government is V o te fo r going to use its power of con demnation for redevelop First Aid Squad reports fo r September ment.” Indeed, Trawinski’s exper i Janet Sobkowicz RUTHERFORD — ferent hospitals, with The Rutherford First Aid 1 lackensack University Ambulance Corps is actively ence with redevelopment and m m Rutherford First Aid Squad environmental law may be Captain William Gumbman Medical Center leading with recruiting new members. 50 visits, followed by 20 to St. Interested parties can call the valuable to North Jersey, has reported that the squad where so much large-scale responded to 126 calls for Mary’s in Passaic and 15 visits 24-hour hotline number for recruiting at 201-460-3000, redevelopment is underway or assistance during the month of to Passaic Beth Israel. soon to begin. For example, September 2004, traveling The squad treated 89 resi ext. 3181. Learn more about Bergen County the Ambulance Corps at he thinks a pilot ‘Transfer of more than 1,284 miles. dents, 31 nonresidents and Development Rights (TDR)” Of the 126 calls for assis responded to four mutual aid www.rutherfordems.org. tance, 85 calls were classified calls in Lvndhurst, Clifton and as medical emergencies, 30 East Rutherford. The squad Freeholder calls were for trauma, which requested the services of the Medical Directory includes 10 calls for motor paramedics on 63 occasions, Vote Column 1 vehicle accidents. Nine calls and the members of the squad spent a total of 314 hours on Robert Vidor, M .D. were classified as other. "Janet is hardw orking and The squad visited nine dif ambulance calls. G eneral Psychiatry Anxiety • Depression • Mental Disorders dedicated to good governm ent" Psychiatric Evaluations PSEG recognizes residents’ Hours by Appointment 837 Kearny Ave., Kearny 201-991-1445 Paid for by Jean H Rich Roos, 97 Boulevard, Elmwood Park, NJ commitment to Boy Scouts On November 2nd, Cast Your Vote For: M ICH A EL FIZICKI, M .D. NORTH ARLINGTON — Recognizing Excellence in Eric Wr. Dlugosz, Catherina Volunteerism, which provides FAM ILY M EDICINE 'A Breath of Fresh A ir for Rutherford" Dlugosz and Patrick J. Whelan grants of $1,000, $3,000 or W EIGHT LO SS have been recognized for con $10,000 to nonprofits served IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE tinued commitment to the Boy by employee volunteers. THE OPENING OF AN ADDITIONAL OFFICE AT Scouts of America — Troop “At PSEG, our people pro 71 UNION AVE., RUTHERFORD, NJ 120 of North Arlington with a vide energy, energy services $750 grant to the organization. and so much more,” said W E M AKE HOUSE CALLS The Dlugoszs and Whelan are Maria Pin ho, PSE&G’s MEDICARE ASSIGNMENT ACCEPTED three of many recipients to Director-Corporate C A LL 201-460-0104 receive PSEG Dollars for Doers Responsibility. Though they grants. spend most of their day work PSEG annually honors and ing at PSEG, our volunteers Gary NOVOSIELSKI rewards the exemplary still manage to find the time to JOSIEPH TELLA DMD achievements of employee vol contribute to their local com & Stewart KAUTSCH unteers and the nonprofit munities. 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197 Ridge Rd., North Arlington 1201 -998-28211 www.SaveRutherford.org “W hiten teeth in 60 m inutes w ith Brite Sm ile” Paid lot by Novosieiski & Kautsch lot Council. 113 Fetoma Way. Rutherfotd. NJ 07070 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28. 2004 5 1 SPORTS For 11 -2-1 LHS girls team , there is life after Hykey Hasbrouck Heights on Oct. 12 Lindsey Minnite. By W. L Bi* Allen Jr. in Lyndhurst. Joining them in the starting Special to the Leader Next, the locals baffled lineup are Megan Baroody, a LYNDHURST — Entering Becton, 4-0, in East junior goal-keeper who has the season, the girls soccer Rutherford on Oct. 14, but- recorded eight shutouts this team from Lyndhurst High then fell, 3-1, to homestanding season, senior left fullback School faced a lot of ques Heights on Monday, Oct. 18. Barbara D’Agosta, senior right tions. More recently, LHS middie Jessica Fenton (2 and For instance, following the bounced back to wallop 2), soph right wing Nicole graduation of standout scorer Weehawken, 7-0, on Guirland (9 and 5) and soph Kim Hykey, the program’s Wednesday, Oct. 20, before sweeper Danielle Indri (1 career goals leader and now a knotting Harrison, 0-0, last assist). varsity player at Seton Hall Thursday, Oct. 22, and Rounding out the roster University, who, if anyone, haranguing Harrison, 2-0, are junior forward Nicole would he able to step up and Saturday, Oct. 23. Giannetti (7 and 5), junior key the Iadv Golden Bears “Heading into the year, we middie Bianca Alves (1 assist), offense? had a lot of questions to be sophomore midfielder Carly The LHS team’s coaching answered,” recounts longtime Minniti (5 goals), senior mid staff, in fact, was so unsure of LHS head coach Lori DeLuca, die Ashley Aquino (2 goals) the status of the squad that a a member of the Nutlev High junior stopper/fullback decision was made not to Class of 1980. Kerrilyn Lowenstein, senior enter the Lady Golden Bears "We had lost a 39 goal scor fullback Julianne Mezzina, in the Bergen County er to graduation and, even sophomore stopper Christina Tournament. though we had a nice nucleus Crocco and junior goalkeeper Well, despite that trepida of returning players, we had Roseann Argyeoln. tion, things have turned out no ides of who was going to be “I think this group of girls pretty well for the Lady Bears, our offensive leader. has really risen to the chal who, heading into this week’s “As it turned out, everyone lenge and put together a great action, sported a sparkling 1l- has stepped up and done a lit effort,” DeLuca lauds of her 2-1 record, had clinched a tle bit and, consequently, the charges, adding, “I think our high seed for the state section team is doing even better than record is good enough to get playoffs and appeal to be we had though it might. us one of the top seeds for the headed (or a second plat e fin “We’ve had 11 different state (section playoffs). Wfe ish in the Bergen Countv players score at least one goal should be no lower than three Scholastic League National for us so far this season. This and possibly as high as the sec Division standings, behind has been a real team effort." ond seed.” onlv perennial power Captaining the club is a trio Today, Thursday, Oct. 28, l lasbrouck I leights. of 12th-graders: Nicole should see the Lady Golden LHS opened its current Lowenstein, a center forward Bears playing host to Saint campaign bv winning its first who boasts nine goals and Mary’s at Matera Field on eight games, prior to be seven assists on the season, Page Avenue, with the NJSIAA edged, 4-3, in double-overtime center midfielder Nicole North Jersey Section 2, Group Photo by Scott Stevens-NJ Sport/Action l>v perennial power Cervino (seven goals, six 1 state tournament set to open Humbled by Heights — Sporting an 8 -0 record at the time, Lyndhurst junior forward Nicole Giannetti assists) and right fullback next week. and the rest of the Lady Golden Bears suffered their first loss of the season when thev were edged, 4- 3, by perennial power and defending league champion Hasbrouck Heights on Tuesday, Oct. 1 z. Jim 's Sports Roundup wrong. St. Mary’s Gaels, 49-13. The Bulldogs Ride the Tide By James Dombrowski * * * final score is not indicative of S p o r ts C o lu m n ist Queen of Peace is defying the tough game played by RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford’s second score pressure that led to a three .ill preseason predictions, Lyndhurst in the first half. Rutherford Junior Football bef ore the half came after run and out. Rutherford went The revamped New Jersey «md at 6-1, the Golden The Bears trailed 14-13 program swept the Harrison ning wishbone blasts with right back to the air, but a 20- Nets traveled up the New Griffins are vying for a late in the second quarter Blue Tide this past weekend. Codv McCallum, Kevin Huang vard reception to Kuruc was York State Thruway for a pre- league title and a number and were driving for the go- The Pee Wees (7-9 vr olds) and TJ H listed behind the surrendered to Harrison on a season game in Albany ver one seed in the NJSIAA State ahead touchdown when opened the night with a 19-7 blocking of offensive tackles fumble. Harrison began the sus the Boston Celtics. Football Plavoffs. QP rolled Brian Kapp was intercepted win. The playoff-bound Pee Jenna Goldsack and Tyler second quarter with an effec The new-look Nets deliv over River Dell 42-16, led by by Don l^e of the Gaels. St. Wee Bulldogs (5-1-1) got on Kauker. The blasts set up a 35- tive drive, but when their cen ered Coach Lawrence Frank the plav of Mike Lamego and Mary’s quickly converted the the board when Manny yard pass, B. Gaschke to T. ter misplaved a shotgun snap, his first-ever preseason victo Joe Muraglia. turnover into 7 points and Medina broke loose for 30 Allen, who reeled it in and gal Harry Chewning and Darrin ry bv defeating Boston 95-86. Lamego, playing on the shut out Lyndhurst in the yards. John J. Watts quarter- loped down the sideline. Hart jumped on the play forc The lender Xni'sfxifms beat enemy’s turf at Oradell, second half, 28-0. backed the one other score In the second half, ing a 30-yard sack. reporter Jim Dombrowski dominated on both sides of prior to half, giving the little Rutherford’s starting offensive On the next play, Brendan took the trip to the Pepsi the ball. At linebacker, guys a 13-0 halftime lead. squad ran one plav and scored Dolaghan picked off Arena to scout out the pre Lamego returned an inter Marc Polifrone of In the second half, again. C. McCallum took the Harrison’s desperation pass season roster. ception 63 yards for a touch Rutherford won the Group Harrison scored on a complet handoff, from 40 yards out, and the Bulldogs were back in Nearly everv position is down. On the offensive side C individual cross-country ed 40-vard pass, but the ‘Dogs and sprinted off tackle behind business. Rutherford kept the up for grabs with the excep of the line behind quarter title at the annual Bergen answered back with another Jim Fecanin into the end zone ball in the air with Dologhan tion of Olympian Richard back Muraglia, Lamego Countv Team score behind running backs untouched. The final score serving as Milne’s primary Jefferson and Jason Collins. rushed for 138 yards on 16 Championships held at Mike Carey and Austin was 18-0. The Juniors have receiver. Unfortunately, the Until Jason Kidd returns to carries. Lamego scored Darlington County Park in Kauker. The Rutherford Pee clinched first place in the half ended with a Dolaghan the line-up, hopefully some touchdowns of 2 and 6 yards Mahwah. Polifrone ran a Wees remain in second place, Southern Division for the sec reception at the 3-vard line. time in December, Jefferson and still had time to register 16:38.8 and qualifies for the one game behind the ond year in a row. The second half started will be the team leader. two sacks on defense. Bergen Meet of Champions. Carlstadt/ER Wildcats. The Senior Bulldogs (12-13 when Mike Cavallarro “Jefferson has been diving QB Joe Muraglia was 6 of Charles Goold of the Rutherford’s Juniors (6-1) year olds) (4-2-1) finished off returned the kick-off 17 yards for loose balls on the floor to 12 passing for 138 yards and Bulldogs took sixth place, kept their winning.ways. Not their Harrison counterparts to the Bulldogs’ 37-vard line. set the tone needed in a two passing TD. QP took a running 17:27.9. since the 1975 undefeated 25-0 in the nightcap. Harrison In contrast to the first half, the leader,” explained Frank. 28-0 lead into halftime. Rutherford Rough Riders (led tried to deliver a knock-out on ‘Dogs engineered a ground Earlv preseason predic Muraglia connected on a 42- by DT/OT John McAndrews, the first play, but missed on a assault that saw them march 63 tions have written the Nets vard pass to Mike Gee for a The North Arlington NG/OG Frank Favata and long pass attempt. On third yards in five plays. Jimmy off as an Eastern Conference TD and a 37-yard passing Volleyball Team continues Manager Bob Witt) has a and 12, Brendan Dolaghan McDonough and Darrin Hart contender, but I beg to dif gain to Joe Torchia. on at the Bergen County Rutherford team had so many recovered a fumble at the traded carries, with Hart’s 30- fer. Tournament with a sweep shut-outs. The Bulldogs had opponents’ 21-yard line. The vard counter serving as the When Jason Kidd returns over Tenafly 25-13 and 25-19. the ball three times in the first Bulldogs immediately went to highlight. The drive was culmi to the line-up, he may forget The Lvndhurst Bears (4- The Viking Gals were led by half and scored twice. The first their west coast offense when nated when McDonough car the trades made in the off 2) had their bubble burst Pam Campanaro and score came alter the Bulldogs quarterback Dave Milne hit ried it in from the four making season and find the new play against their arch rivals, the Karolina Kowalski. drove the ball downfield with end Matt Kuruc for an 8-vard the score 12-0. ers eager to prove the media an even mix of passes and completion. Milne kept the The game’s highlight came runs. Brvan Gaschke hit James ball on the next play for 13 - on the next drive. Writh Gonzalez, Tom Allen and yards and a touchdown mak Harrison driving at the Mike Paskas with 10-15 yarders ing the score 6-0. Kevin Bulldogs’ 40, Darrin Hart before getting the ball to the 5. Mustac’s PAT was no good. forced a fumble; Harry From here, M. Paskas jaunted Michael Schule’s kick-off Chewning scooped it up and in through the middle of the started the Blue tide at their sprinted towards the Harrison Blue Tide defense, behind own 29, but the Bulldogs’ end zone. WTiile being tackled Sam Rentschler, James rush, led by Patrick Barry and at the 15 yard-line, Chewning Travellin and Paige Goldsack. Mickey Gardella, provided the lost the ball, but it was recov ered by McDonough at the 11 yard-line. The Bulldogs gained NA's Landolfi is standout volley girl a first down inside the one, where Darrin Hart plowed in at M ontclair Kim berley Academy for the final yard making the score 18-0. Mike Cavallarro By W. L Bill Allen Jr. Both those victories were swept right for the extra point. S p e c ia l to t h e L ea d er part of a nine-match win streak Harrison’s last hope was by MKA which was finally crushed when Johnny Magda, Cara Landolfi, a lifelong ended when Landolfi and the North Arlington resident, is Steve Bauman and Rob Lady Cougars were topped, 25- Cavallarro tuned a reverse making her mark as a standout 8, 25-7, by the tourney’s sec volleyball player at the attempt into a 4-yard loss. ond seed and the state's sec Mike Cavallarro retuned the Montclair Kimberley Academy ond-ranked team, James in Montclair. ensuing punt 45 yards for a Caldwell High, on Friday, Oct. touchdown and a 25-0 lead. A 5’10” senior middle hitter 22, in West Caldwell. and a three-year starter, The Seniors remain in second The I .adv Cougars, howev place in the Southern Landolfi and her teammates er, got back on the back on the won the Colonial Hills Division. RJF goes on the road winning track by vanquishing Saturday night in Hasbrouck Photo, Carlstadt Little league Conference championship last Verona, 25-21, 25-23, on Heights. year and stand just a game off Monday, Oct. 25, with Landolfi Kimak Funeral Home, Carlstadt, Little League 2004 Champs, with a record of 15 the CHC lead so far this sea registering six service points. wihs, 3 losses — Standing: Coach Jim Molino, Coach Dave Papa, M anager son. Next week, MKA will take Kim Solimine, Coach Greg Marafelias, Coach Gary Cinelli and Coach Mike In the first round of the part in the NJSIAA State Essex County Tournament, Trouse; kneeling: Ryan Cinelli, (co-captain) Christian Monal, John Gunness, Group 1 playoffs for the fifth NATMtMt seventh-seeded MKA ousted season straight season. Jofey Bocage and (co-captain) Philip Molino; sitting: Matthew Molino, Zack lOth-slotted North 13th Street In addition to her prowess THE TRUTH Trduse, Joe Horan and Cody Preus. To celebrate the championship, Jean and Tech, 25-12, 25-22, with on the volleyball court, Audrey Kimak purchased first place jackets for the team and took the coaches Landolfi providing six kills, landolfi plays power forward ABOUT THE while in a key conference con as a salient member of a Lady arid players to a Jackals game. test against archrival Science Cougars cagers contingent WATER SAU High last Thursday, Oct. 21, which won 21 games last sea Landolfi helped the Lady son and is likely to go on to f a i r , b a l a n c e d , Cougars win by totaling five compete at the college level. UNAFRAID I GOT N EW S? • Call 201-438-8700 • 24/7 kills. Paw for by North Arlington Democratic Club THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2004______THE LEADER Free concert on FDU campus HACKENSACK — The pro Piano; Brahms’ lyrical Sonata The public is invited to gram “From Paris to Vienna,” in A Major, Op. 100 for Violin arrive as early as 2 p.m. to to be performed by the All and Piano; Claude Debussy’s enjoy a reception and exhibit Seasons Chamber Players on recendy discovered Piano Trio of paintings and pastels by the Metropolitan campus of in G Major; and Mozart’s Trio Griselda Healy. Fairleigh Dickinson University in C Major, K. 548. This event is presented by on Nov. 7, offers a variety of This free concert will be the Cultural Arts Department musical styles from the two held at 3 p.m. in FDU’s of FDU’s New College of musical capitals of the world Edward Williams Auditorium, General and Continuing during the latter part of the 150 Kotte Place, Hackensack. Studies. For further informa 18th century and all of the The auditorium is reached tion, call 201-692-7028. To 19th century. from Hackensack Avenue receive a full schedule of All The program will include South. Ample and free park Season concerts, call 201-768- Gabriel Pierne’s Sonata da ing is available at the door. 1331. Camera for Flute, Cello, and
From T R A W IN S K I on Page 7 growth in New Jersey. “I want port a ban on partial birth King, LLP. He is admitted to to create a pro-jobs climate, aboruon except where it can practice in both New York and including incentives for bring be proved that the health or Newjersey and before the L’.S. ing new business into New life of the mother is in jeop Tax Court, the Third Circuit Jersey. WTe saw enormous job ardy. I also support parental Court of Appeals and the creation during Kean’s second notification: my 16-year-old United States Supreme Court. term — not that government isn’t allowed to take an aspirin He is a founding member of created them, but government at school without her checking the Morris Area Development created the climate to make with me, and she certainly Group, and has served on its jobs want to come here. I shouldn’t be able to get an board of directors, as well as Photo, Lyndhurst Public Library would expand that knowledge invasive medical procedure that of Downtown N.J., Inc. Summer reading ... going west — Travel the early trails In a Conestoga wagon. Yes, on a national level,” Trawinski without mv knowing about it." Trawinski has served as a that's what the readers in the Lyndhurst Public Library Children's Room did for eight said, suggesting that some kind Trawinski supports a rein trustee to the River Road weeks this summer. Fifty-two registrants were encouraged to "Go for the Gold,'' cov of federal Urban Enterprise statement of the ban on semi Improvement Corporation, program might stimulate the automatic weapons. “I don't and director of Downtow n New ering the early trails in their own Conestoga wagon until they successfully reached entire national economic think the framers of the Jersey Inc. He was appointed the western border of the United States, reaching California gold. Books and authors framework. “It was a bipartisan Constitution ever intended by the Archbishop of Newark were recorded in logs, and activity sheets from favorite bear contests to Johnny effort, getting the Urban people to bear assault or semi to serve on the Archdiocese of Appleseed information were included in folders ready to be presented to classroom Enterprise Zones established automatic weapons," he said. Newark School Task Force. teachers this fall. The final program on Aug. 1 2 found more than 70 participants in Newjersey. We had Charlie He is also for “reasonable Trawinski has received the Rengel and Jack Kemp work restrictions” such as waiting Meritorious Service Award enjoying the "gold" in the gazebo in the park behind the library. Children's Librarian ing together.” periods, background checks from the N.J. Department of Maryellen Kulzy and her staff organized a wonderful day which included a magi Trawinski wants to work on, and trigger lock requirements. Commerce for the cian, awards, prizes and Italian ice. “The whole combination of "I don’t think any right we Development of Women and things that make for job cre as Americans have are unfet Minority Owned Small ation: the schools, the taxes, tered," Trawinski said. Businesses. Kids invited to storytelling the legal system, retraining, A graduate of Fordham Having served six vears in and no tax incentives for jobs University, Rutgers Law and the Newjersey Army National performance at NA Library NAToday.net to go overseas,” he said. “It’s NYU Graduate Law School Guard, Trawinski is involved small businesses that create the with a Masters of Law in taxa with the Catholic War Veterans NORTH ARLINGTON — andI prop; jobs, and they have to be able tion, Trawinski is an attorney and the American Legion. He All children ages 1 through 10 Leading the fun will be CAN PITMAN KEEP to stay viable.” specializing in land use, zoning is also a member of the Knights are invited to a free story Karen Caporale of "Kids' To that end, Trawinski and environmental law. As of Columbus, as well as a mem telling theatrical performance Costumed Capers," an innova TAXES DOWN noted, the small-business such, he has served on numer ber of the finance council, a at North Arlington Public tive storyteller who has main healthcare pool President ous commissions and boards, trustee, and lifelong parish Library. The program will be years of experience involving NEXT YEAR? held on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 3:30 youngsters in the magic and Bush has proposed, “is a no- including the state’s Economic ioner of St. Anne’s Church in FAIR, BALANCED, brainer." Development Authority, the Fair Lawn. p.m., in the children's room of excitement of storytelling. On certain other hot New Jersey Urban Enterprise I Ie and his wife, Diane, have the library, in honor of Registration for the pro UNAFRAID national issues, Trawinski stat Authority, the New Jersev three children. Their 26-year- National Children’s Book gram is required. Forms mav Paid for by North Arlington Democratic Ciut ed his positions. “I happen to League of Municipalities Land old daughter teaches fourth Week. Children will have the be picked up at the library or be a pro-choice Republican Use Drafting Committee, and grade at St. Marv School in opportunity to become kings, bv calling the children’s room even though I’m Roman the Fair Lawn Planning Board. Rutherford; their 23-vear-old princesses, knights or other at 201-955-5636. Catholic. I have no problem Trawinski is Real Estate son is a life isurance agent; and fairy tale characters through reconciling that with my faith: DeparUnent Chair, and practic their 16-year-old daughter is a the use of costumes, make-up it’s just not for government to ing land use and environmen junior in hgh school. tell a woman what to do or not tal attorney with the do with her body,” Trawinski Morristown law firm of Michelle®I sadei'Neivspapers. net said. However, "I would sup- Schenck, Price, Smith, and It has been an Honor serving you on the Carlstadt Council. We want to Continue BERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF JOEL to build on the Carlstadt Republican record of:
’ Keeping municipal taxes one of the lowest in Northern New Jersey
1 Securing millions of dollars in grants to reduce your tax burden
1 An AGGRESSIVE effort that the Teterboro Airport Sheriff Joel Trella was air quality test is thorough and that the results are enforced to the fullest extent! elected three years ago to end the corruption Eliminating seedy strip clubs from our neighborhoods. Three down, Two to go! in the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office caused Ensuring the excellence of our Recreation programs by Democrat Sheriff NO housing in the Meadowlands Joe Ciccone and the Bergen County Supporting Senior Citizens’ programs Democrat leaders. Supporting the efforts of our Emergency Services Departments
Sheriff Trella did exactly Continuing our efforts to obtain our fair share of tax reimbursement from the Sports Authority/Xanadu what he was elected project to do. End corruption! Re-elect Column t Now he is a marked man. The Bergen Democrats will spend November 2nd - Republican any amount of money, tell any lie, to get rid of him. He is all Councilman David Councilman W'alter that stands between the corrupt Democrat bosses and total Stoltz Siri control of Bergen County government. Paid for by Trella for Sheriff.
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VOTE COLUMN 1 Paid by Carlstadt Republican Campaign Committee THE LEADER THURSDAY. OCTOBER 28, 2004 Dems have have insight for ER GOP looks to build on progress
By Cindy Capitani By Cindy Capitani Editor-In-Chief EprroR-iN-CHiEr EAST RUTHERFORD — EAST RUTHERFORD — A Carol Coronato and Steven major renaissance is underway Perry want to get rid of the in the borough according to business-as-usual attitude that incumbent council candidates they feel is running East Joel Brizzi and Edward Rutherford and pump it up Ravettine, and they’re hoping with fresh insight and thor voters will give them another ough planning. With two seats term to build on what’s been up for grabs Nov. 2, a win started. would mean a 3-3 split on the “We’re close to Manhattan, Republican-controlled coun Steven Perry we have the lowest taxes in the cil. Carol Coronato state, and we’re close to Joel Brizzi Edward Ravettine “You need some balance on top of things," she said. “ There are other litde things Xanadu and everything else there. You need other input. If the right ratables, like the Avenue improvements. They We want to make sure people that bother the Coronato- that’s going on,” said Brizzi. Federal Reserve. It’s smart also want to continue the we get on, it'll Ix* 3-3 and the are accountable to what thev Perry team that no one really “Wre need improvements to mayor will be forced to make planning and being able to say streetscape program on are supposed to be doing.” seems to questions. Like why infrastructure, and now it’s ‘no’ until you find the right Paterson Avenue. decisions,” said Coronato, Xanadu is another area the the “Welcome to East begun. It’s all coming togeth making her third run for a project,” he said. A lifelong resident of the two feel was rushed through. Rutherford” signs have adver er.” As far as Xanadu goes, both council seat. ‘There’s never ‘The mayor sold us down the tisements on them when the Ravettine said this is more been a woman appointed or Brizzi and Ravettine feel the See ER G O P on p. 11 river with Xanadu,” said mayor and council voted it of a renaissance than when borough is getting a good elected as an official in East Coronato, who believes the down. They voted against the Giants Stadium was being JRutherford, and it’s long past deal. “We got $9.6 million borough would have been advertisements, but they’re on built. “We have factories that more out of Xanadu [through due.” much better off with a tax rat the signs anyway,” Coronato are no longer viable in today’s Ferry is the son of the lone PILOTs] in lieu of taxes,” said NAMu m able structure than the PILOT said. economy. Now these proper Brizzi. “Wre got the most we Democrat on the council, program. The PILOT pro Another bone of con ties are becoming available. George Perry. “\ly dads could for the borough. We’re THE SITE gram gives the borough annu tention is the borough We have to have an idea of getting it [Xanadu] no matter involved, and my grandfather al payments in lieu of taxes. In newsletter, which looks just what we want our town to look was too. I always wanted to get what. We had no input — it EVERYONE IS the first two vears Xanadu is like the campaign newsletter like,” said Ravettine. “In the was all state jurisdiction. So we involved, to get more young open, the borough will get $f) the Republicans distributed past three years, the town has voters involved,” said Perrv, a just tried to get the most we TALKING ABOUT million. It increases to $11 mil last year. ‘The newsletter was moved forward in a rapid fash could for the borough.” 1998 graduate of Becton FAIR, BALANCED , lion bv the fifth year. never mailed; [Councilman] ion. We have a new school Brizzi said their immediate Regional High School. ‘Thev received everything George [Perry] stopped it. But building, a new civic center, UNAFRAID “Hopefully voters will realize goal now is to pay off bond on a Fridav and voted for it the some were dropped at bor new equipment, Riggin Field debt and complete the Park Paid for by North Arlington Democratic Club that you can't have just one following Tuesday,” said Perrv. ough hall and around town,” development. And our tax rate partv running things. We can “No one did anv planning to Coronato said. This was paid is as low as it was in 1997.” bring balance.” figure out exactly what we for with town money — tax Brizzi said they want to con A q u a t i c s Although East Rutherford would need. We reallv have no money — and it looks exactly tinue to acquire dilapidated has one of the lowest tax rates idea what the real costs are like the Republican campaign buildings and blighted areas Swim Lessons Recreational Swims in Bergen Countv, the two said that we will incur, or what piece last year.” so the town becomes more Aquacize Lap Swim, Adult Swim, .they feel the business area is extra costs will come up.” The Coronato-Perrv team attractive. “We’re trying to lacking and the current become this mirage in South Swim Team Family Swim, Senior Swim Coronato and Perrv also realize selling change is tough Seniorcize administration drags their feet want people to realize that the when people aren’t hit in their Bergen County,” he said point on projects. ‘The Streetscape millions of dollars the bor wallets. ‘There’s going to be a ing to a number of projects Holiday Care, Gymnastics, Mommy & Me, Yoga, Art Classes, project is dead stopped,” said ough is receiving from revaluation] and when we get like Silver Streak Transport, Senior Exercise, Basketball and Volleyball Leagues, Holiday Coronato, referring to the Xanadu next year is not a gift hit, we’re going to get hit which will became an exten Swim, First Aid and CPR, and Lifeguard Training development along Park — it’s a loan. “The money that hard,” she said. “Our taxes are sion of Sesselman Park and AA Avenue. “It’s like no one has they're giving us is deducted low, and even with the reval Recycling and Car Kings, J Learning Center been there in weeks.” from what they will pay us will likely remain low. But which will be used for 1 She also points to the civic later,” said Coronato. hopefully people will realize McKenzie Park. The old Programs for Children Ages 6 months - 5 years [center. ‘That took three years Standard Bleachery factory on The $8.6 million is report that there has to be balance, Day Care Center Enrichment Classes to get done.” edlv being earmarked for a that there has to be a chal Carlton Avenue is another Little Chefs Perry, too, is frustrated bv new police station. lenge. You can’t have one property being eyed for rede Nursery School My Messy Art what appears to be a level of Coronato said she wouldn't party running things.” velopment. Pet Shop Pals i inactivity. 'They're still work be surprised if they ended up Coronato is married and “In order to have progress, Pre-K Morning Lunch Time Fun ing on Riggin Field. Thev needing a f ull time ambulance has one child, two step-chil- you have to spend money,” Drop In Center Fall Footprints | can’t even have night games to service Xanadu. “Just an dren and three grandchildren. said Brizzi. “If you do nothing, Kids in Motion there. There’s no snack example — you'll have people She served on the board of your community gets run stand,” said Perrv. ‘Their plan skiing, maybe for the first time education from 1985-1988 and down.” Meadowlands YMCA ning is quick, and thev do in their lives. I’m thinking was an active volunteer in the Ravettine said it’s all about 201-955-5300 ever vtli i n g backw a rd s. ” we're going to need more schools and in the local and planning. “You have to attract www.MeadowlandsYMCA.org Coronato said it's a prob EMS than ever before. 1 don’t county Democratic organiza- Y lem of accountability. ‘They think that’s being taken into See ER D E M S on p. 12 [mayor and council] don’t stay account.” MACE BROS. 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4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER ?a onru THE LEADER E Control of Freeholder Board hinges on Nov. 2 Dems bring ideas & a new sheriff GOP wants pay-to-play stopped By Philip Silva county executive’s seat and officers,” McGuire said. ‘The Organization President] Joe Mola asserted that it contains Reporter four out of seven freeholders’ officers are overworked by By Michelle Rosa Raybeck Ferriero, not the Freeholders.” hidden costs to taxpayers, as seats, the party has had control virtue of the fact that this sher N e w s E d i t o r ______Candidate Janet Sobkowicz well as unnecessary or poorly With only a single-seat over the agenda in iff is not asking for the proper Tackling pay-to-play — the agrees that something has to considered expenditures. majority on the Bergen Hackensack for the past two resources from the freeholder be done. “Pay-to-play abuses Among these, he points out County Board of Chosen years. The candidates claim insidious practice of awarding l>oard.” lucrative no-bid government have reached new heights,” the $47 million allocated for a Freeholders, Democrats are that much of that time has The freeholder candidates said Sobkowicz, a Washington Bergen County Police Station campaigning to solidify their been spent tackling issues cre contracts and appointments to have identified property taxes political contributors — is Township Councilwoman for in Hackensack, a new Juvenile control over Bergen County ated when Republicans con as one of their chief concerns, 25 years. “It’s tied in with your Detention Center and a new government in this year’s elec trolled county government. what ' the Republican tion. noting their ongoing work to Freeholder candidates incum taxes because awarding all homeless shelter. *The proper ‘This administration inher reduce the cost of government bent Richard Mola and new these no-bid contracts to ty for the county police station The party’s ticket includes ited a dilapidated house,” for municipalities throughout donors affects the costs of isn’t even purchased, it has current Freeholder Vice comers Robert Yudin and Calabrese said. “There were so the county. Janet Sobkowicz said is their everything that’s going on.” flooding issues, but they’re Chairman Jim Carroll of many projects, so many facili The one thing that we already working on figuring Demarest, former Freeholder top priority. A three-seat Republican win ties left to deteriorate. need to do is consolidate and ‘There is a sy stematic effort would tip the balance of the out what kind of new building Tom Padilla of Park Ridge and Running a government is like they want. These things may Wallington Councilwoman Liz regionalize services,” Padilla on the part of the Democrats freeholder board from the running a home. You can’t let said. “I’d like to see the countv to put their people in every Democrats, who grabbed the not need to be done right now. Calabrese. Ix?o McGuire, an it deteriorate. You have to Oakland Councilman and act as an advocate and a leader town and control the county majority two years ago. “If the The money has to be bonded,” maintain it." in getting towns together.” through the locals,” said three of us are successful, we he said. Ridgefield Park Police Officer Poor management and an making a bid for Sheriff The candidates also noted Freeholder Richard A. Mola, will have the majority on the Mola asserted, too, that unwillingness to work with the availability of the Bergen who is seeking his ninth term. l>oard with a Democratic exec with the Bergen County against Republican incumbent Democratic freeholders on the Joel Trella, has been cam Bank, where municipalities ‘They raise the money for the utive. We will offset the bal Improvement Authority part of Sheriff Trella are can apply for lowr interest loans candidate, and then the candi ance on the board so it won’t (BCIA) overseeing Bergen paigning alongside his partv behind recent troubles at the colleagues. that end up reducing local date has to do what they say.” be whatever Joe Ferriero or Regional Medical Center, the Bergen County Jail, McGuire freeholders have abdicated “I think we’re just a more property taxes. If elected, the candidates the executive wants,” Mola said. In the past year, three Republicans have criticized said they plan to institute new said. responsibility for any difficul proactive team,” Calabrese prisoners have either escaped ties there. ‘They should be said during a recent interview. Democrats for overspending rules prohibiting family mem “I’ve been on the board or been accidentally released during the past two years, bers of governing body mem when it was all Republican working to make sure that any “We don’t lash out. We’re from the jail, with one individ problems that come up are bringing forward some cre often citing the $1.9 million bers from applying for con with a Republican administra ual still unaccounted for, that recently went toward ren- tracts or being appointed to tor, and right now, investigated. All of a sudden ative solutions.” McGuire said. the Democrats are claiming With a Democrat in the county jobs. The rules would [Freeholder] Lisa Randall ‘The problem is not the See D E M S on p. 12 be different than the 2003 aand I are struggling to be the contract doesn’t gave freeholder-passed ordinance heard. It has become a dicta enough teeth to give them any From ER G O P on p. 10 prohibiting county officials torship with an all-out effort to real pressure. I proposed they get Eric Wissler, from the streetscape program on from hiring relatives, and muffle the minority,” said bachelor of arts degree from the owner of Stingers more expansive than the cur Mola, a retired school teacher DeCotiis [law] firm, who wrote Paterson Avenue. William Paterson University Restaurant for the past 15 the contract, in to review it. A lifelong resident of the rent contractor disclosure and guidance counselor with and is a 1983 graduate of years. A councilman since requirements. more than 20 years of experi They refused to do that, so we borough, Brizzi is married Becton Regional High 1999, he is currently the “We have a crisis in Bergen ence as a freeholder. He’s also paid our board attorney with two children and is the School. council president. He also County where people don’t Mayor of Elmwood Park for 32 $10,000 to review it.” Mola owner of ‘The Water Store” in Ravettinc is married with served on the Fast have confidence in their elect years and served two years as said the Democrats are also the borough. A councilman one child and grew up in the Rutherford Board of ed officials anymore. I’m dedi councilman. “I thoroughly proposing a transportation since 1996, he’s served in sev borough. He went to Becton Education. cated to ending this practice. I enjoy government, and I think tax. “It’s being done specifical eral capacities, including ly to do the external roads Regional High School, New ('.indy rap® fsader Xm 'spapers. net have no axe to grind, but the the people appreciate that,” council president. He has a Institute of Technology and is pay-to-play is a cancer that has Mola contends that pay-to-play eaten awav at the fabric of our has led to highly questionable See O O P on p. 12 government,” said Robert decisions by the majority. Woman’s Club looks for ‘4 More in 2004’ Yudin of Wvckoff, who is run ‘They held the tax rate down, m u k ning for his first term and was but they borrowed $12 million NAT CARLSTADT — The special membership meeting Of ii st Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., on then-Gov. Whitman’s tran from the Bergen County Woman’s Club of Carlstadt is on Friday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. October through June, in the sition team as well as executive Improvement Authority hop FOR THE LATEST conducting a Membership The program will feature Community Hall, Division director of the New Jersey ing they could get the money Drive for Carlstadt-East Barbara Orten/io Stio, detec Avenue, Carlstadt. Israel Commission. ‘The cor back from the Overpeck Park NA ELECTION Rutherford area women. tive for the Bergen ('ountv If you are interested in ruption is systemic. It starts in project, which hasn’t even November is Membership Prosecutor’s Office Justice attending a meeting or want Trenton. Everything in been approved. That projec t is NEWS Month, and the club’s goal is Department. Ortenzio Stio is more information, contact Bergen County is for sale to getting bigger and bigger on “4 More in 2004!” a former resident of Carlstadt. membership chairman the highest bidder. Bergen the drawing board.” F A I R , BALANCED, Join the members at their Meetings are held on the Carole Brush at 973-470-8450. County is controlled by The upcoming budget UNAFRAID [Bergen County Democratic keeps the tax rate down, but Paid for by North Arlington Democratic Club
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Jim Tom L iz Carroll I Padilla I Calabrese Team DEMOCRATS FOR FREEHOLDER Paid For By The BCDO SO Mai Street Hackensack, NJ 07602 1 2 THE LEADER THURSDAY. OCTOBER 28. 2004 From G O P on p. 11 From D IM S on p. 11 ovating the former Harms Center for the Arts — now the BergenPAC — in Englewood. Democrats counter that they are spending money wisely, and that most expenses have come from having to repair facilities that were neglected by the previous administration. “I think we live in an area where people work very hard and they look to their govern ment for services,” Calabrese said. “We’re one of the largest counties — not only in the Janet Sobkowicz Richard Mola Robert Yudin state, but in the country. And we have been innovative,” Liz Calabrese Tom Padilla around Xanadu, which ought more than they’re getting Carroll said. to be the developer’s responsi back,” Yudin said. ‘The origi The candidates identified bility. The towns are going to nal concept was good, but excessive growth as a concern pay for that,” Mola said. “You since the Democrats have for residents of lower Bergen people down in that area are taken over, they’ve given away County, though they also rec going to he so inundated with the land to these huge compa ognized the need for the traffic. People love their cars in nies to make huge sums of region to remain economically Bergen County. I’ve joked that money. These properties competitive. They believe that I'm going to buy a pushcart should go back on the county the Xanadu project in East hotdog stand and walk along tax rolls in order to pay for the Rutherford will provide jobs Route 3 or 17 after Xanadu is services they’re going to need.” and infrastructure improve built, because people will be Richard Mola ment for the area. situng in traffic for hours and In addition to his service in “It’s a healthy mix,” Carroll will need to eat.” Mola said. local and county government, said. “It’s going to bring com Yudin wants to hold Mola is a member of the merce and it’s going to bring Mills/Mack-Cali and the New Elmwood Park Library Board, work. ” Jersey Sports and Exposidon planning board, and is past Joel Trella Calabrese stressed that the Authority to the laws that gov president of the Bergen state would need to work to ern the NJSEA property, and County Republican Mayors society in education, and is a bring a rail connection to the Developer’s Agreement Association. An Army veteran, charter member of the Xanadu, and that the project’s Jim Carroll Leo McGuire that defines the Xanadu proj he was selected Outstanding Montclair State College chap developers will need to “con ect. ‘They’re supposed to Citizen by the Indies Auxiliary ter of Phi Delta Kappa, the the elderly. The county’s juve improve conditions at the jail. sider their neighbors.” nile detention center, hospitals ‘The Sheriff needs to be as spend $65 million for infra of VFWr Post 5084, and is listed national professional educa If the Democrats maintain structure work within the in the “American Encyclopedia tion fraternity'. He is a graduate and senior citizen housing are proactive as this freeholder control of the board, they hope on their agenda. board has been on the social perimeter of the complex. of Civic Government” and of Lodi High School. Mola is to focus on improving existing There’s no commitment by “Who’s WTio in the East.” He is also a member of the National, For his part, McGuire hopes and economic end,” McGuire county services, including to work with the freeholders to said. them to deal with 3, 17, the also a member of the Bergen State and Ridgefield Park those that affect children and Turnpike or Paterson Plank County Baseball Hall of Fame. Education Associations. Mola Road. That transportation tax He retired in 2000 after 40 and his wife, Geri, have three is to pay for infrastructure years as an educator: a guid daughters and two grandchil From ER DEM S on p. 10 improvements around ance counselor at Ridgefield dren. They are parishioners of Xanadu. This project should Park High School, a social stud St. Leo’s Roman Catholic tions. She has more than 30 Plastics and Architectural be frozen until the problem is ies teacher, acting guidance Church in Elmwood Park. years experience in the bank Products by Outwater. He is NATMtaVJH resolved and we have a contrac director, football and baseball Janet Sobkowicz ing industry and currently certified by IBM in AIX. He THE TRUTH tual obligation for them to deal coach, and was a counselor for Sobkowicz holds bachelor’s works as the assistant to the has assisted his father with those roads.” the Adult Division of Bergen and master’s degrees in busi IP Atlantic Regional Vice Councilman George Perry ABOUT THE According to Yudin, EnCap Community College. Mola was ness education from Montclair President of Wachovia Bank. with various volunteer proj is a similar example of corrup graduated from William State College. In 1969, she Perry works as the assis ects around town, including WATER SALE tion in New Jersey. ‘They’re began her teaching career at Paterson University with a tant computer and network some with the recreation getting a free break, and their bachelor of arts degree, and W'aldwick Junior-Senior High FAIR, BALANCED, administrator and assistant commission. commitment is some police from Montclair State School where she was involved UNAFRAID webmaster of Outwater Ci tidy cap @1 jadei Nrwspapers. net and fire vehicle. When you University with a master’s in activities such as class advi Paid for Dv North Arlington Democratic Club build hotels and high-rises, you degree and a second M.A. sor, corresponding secretary to need more than that. These equivalency. He was selected the W'aldwick Education communities are going to find for membership in Kappa that it’s going to cost them a lot Delta Pi, the national honor See G O P on p.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Because of space constraints due to election coverage and the the promises of tax relief. RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN large amount of letters to the editor, The Leader Newspaper After nine months of controlling this governing body, regrets there urill be no editorial or Vagabonding column Democrats stopped the fiscal bleeding and delivered on that PROPERLY INFORMED IN EAST RUTHERFORD published in this week's issue. Please look forward to next promise by implementing the first no-tax increase municipal To the Editor: week for these featured columns to resume. ______budget in six years. A promise was made and that promise was I am writing to you as a resident of the Borough of East kept. Rutherford, in response to the campaign slogan of the More importantly, this new team led by Mayor Pitman had Democratic Council for Candidates, “Development with LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE BASED ON THE FACTS Community Input.” the courage to make the tough choices ignored for so long. The candidates should take notice that the development To the Editor: Democrats took on the issue of downsizing the municipal which occurred, and is occurring in the Borough of East This letter is in response to Mr. Nick Antonicello’s letter to workforce. Democrats changed the culture of local govern ment by committing to the fiscal discipline necessary to tight Rutherford, has followed all of the statutory requirements as the editor regarding test scores and school taxes as it pertains set forth by the State of New Jersey. to the North Arlington School System. en our belts and do with less. North Arlington has been put on Recendv, the abandoned Becton and Dickinson site, which Let’s begin with his first fallacy regarding test scores. The a diet and the result is decreased spending and no new taxes! remained idle and dormant for several years, has been devel facts speak for themselves. The bottom line is State Scores are Democrats made the necessary choice of selling the aging oped into a strip mall, housing complex and soon to be up and have continued to rise over the last four vears. Our dis water utility that needs millions in repair. Described as a valu hotel/office building. The developers initially appeared trict’s parents, teachers, students, administrators and civic able asset by our political opponents, the reality is the water before the council at several meetings, at which all were open groups deserve to be commended for these great strides in utility is valued at only $257,000, while our detractors made to the public. Application was then presented to the planning working towards our goal of increased test scores. This wild accusations that the system was worth as much as $100 mil board, which conducted public hearings on several occasions, increase in scores is a reality and should not be dragged into lion. all of which were open hearings. The planning board requires, your battie between Democrats and Republicans. While Republicans avoid the issues and lack any realistic as the state statute sets forth, that the applicant notice all prop The formula of parents, students and teachers, as well as alternatives, the homeowners of North Arlington have a new erty owners within 200 feet, and publish in the local newspa our partnerships with the Parents as Partners groups, senior ally in Mayor Pitman and his homeowner friendly allies on the pers, the notice of the date, time and place of the planning citizen groups, the North Arlington Elks, North Arlington borough council. I, Councilman Roche and Councilwoman board hearing. The planning board provides for public input Woman’s Club, North Arlington Junior Woman’s Club, the Shaftan believe in doing what’s best for taxpayers. We believe at its meeting, prior to action being taken. Lions and many others, share in the honor of helping us in keeping our promises. We have done what’s best for this The next major development, which is ongoing, is the increase our test scores. Yes, we should credit these groups great community. So the next time our detractors criucize our replacement of a contaminated blighted industrial building with assisting us with making our school a better learning insti record, take a look at the past failures of local Republicans. on the corner of Park Avenue and Orchard Street, for the con tution. Our efforts to bring these groups in and have them par These are the people who squandered $45 million in tem struction of luxury housing. That application did not involve ticipate has proven to be a viable learning tool, and thev porary host fees without apology or explanation. They indebt the mayor and council, and was heard and approved by the should be commended and their reputations should not Ix* ed North Arlington to the tune of $23 million and sat silent zoning board. The zoning board had three individual hearings tarnished by your political vendetta. w hile a series of overdrafts, overexpenditures and fiscal incom on the application, all of which, as was state mandated, The other fallacy is that I am personally responsible for rais petence cast a gray cloud over borough hall. Thankfully for required notice to all property owners within 200 feet, and ing taxes and my friend, Mr. Massa, a Democratic contender taxpayers, those days are just a bad memory. publication of the date, place and time of the hearing in the for council, while a member of the BOE, didn’t raise taxes. We have a clear choice on Election Day. Recreation local newspapers. The zoning board also conducts its meeting This couldn’t be further from the truth. He voted to raise taxes Director Steve Tanelli is a dynamic leader who will make a in such a way that the public has input prior to the vote being to the tune of more than $7 million. I am not going to mock great new councilman. Peter Massa is one of North Arlington's taken. or discredit Mr. Massa’s term on the board of education. He most experienced and competent public figures who has spent There is also pending the development of the abandoned had a job to do, and he made his decision based on what he his adult life serving North Arlington homeowners as both a UOP property’, on the southbound side of Route 17, near the thought was best for the students of our district. police officer and school trustee. In Phil Spanola, we have a fis intersection of Paterson Plank Road, from an abandoned con But your statements regarding my term 011 the board cal conservative who has a long resume of community and reli taminated site, for a Lowes Home Improvement Center and deserves to be addressed. As you well know, the taxpayers vote gious service to North Arlington. All three deserve our sup port. small retail mall. This application appeared before the plan upon the school budget. This year, the school budget passed ning board, and as the other applications, notice was sent to all bv a 2-1 margin, again an affirmation of a job well done bv our The difference between these two tickets is like night and day. For Demcrats are pro-homeowner and protaxpaver. They property owners within 200 feet, as well as published in the students, parents, staff and civic organizations. local newspapers, and public comment and input were provid Many parents may remember when the high school band have delivered on the cenUal issue in this campaign and will was disbanded as a result of a lack of funding. Well, I am proud stand tall with Mavor Pitman as we look to build a better future ed for as required by state statute. to say that the high school marching band is not only going for all. The most significant development that will Ix* occurring in strong, but has marched onto the football field for the first I urge all homeowners and taxpayers to consider the ticket the Meadowlands region is coincidentally situated in the squarely on your side. Steve Tanelli, Peter Massa and Phil Borough of East Rutherford, known as the Xanadu Project. time in more than 10 years. The middle school boasts well over This project, being that of the State of New Jersey, no local 75 children in their band alone, not including the elementary Spanola are the best choice for North Arlington. I hope you schools’ individual music groups. can join me on Election Day in making the right choice for approvals by the mayor and council, zoning board or planning North Arlington. board were required, and all issues were heard by the New Our football team is having the lx*st season ever, our unde Jersey Meadowlands Commission, and the New Jersey Sports feated girls volleyball team is ranked No. 10 in the state, bovs and Exposition Authority. More than 25 public forums were soccer is ranked in the county, girls basketball has seen their James E. Ferriero held prior to the approvals being granted. share of championships over the last four years, and our bovs Council President Unfortunately, the Democratic candidates are trying to basketball team, baseball team. 1ls well as the girls softball North Arlington Borough Council teams, are all 011 the rebound. make an issue where none exists. For the first time in many years, our high school and mid dle school had directed and produced a major theater and Kazimierz Dabek drama production. Violin is being taught for the first time East Rutherford ever. The school district offered summer classes to better pre MAYOR VOWS TO STAY pare our incoming high school students in algebra, as well as COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY VALUES offering literary reading courses for kindergarten-grade 1 stu To the Editor. dents. As you can see, our students, parents and staff have a lot Firsdy, I would like to thank you for reelecting me this past November as your mayor. It is an honor that I take seriously, PAST ADMINISTRATION SHOULD BE HELD to be proud of. ACCOUNTABLE FOR NA'S FISCAL FAILURES Mayor Pitman has increased spending SI.3 million in 2001 and my commitment to the people of Carlstadt is a pledge that I live by. I will never shirk my responsibilities and have commit To the Editor: alone. This increase in spending for 2004 is the largest and lat The short-sighted, politically expedient policy of using host est budget ever adopted in North Arlington history. This ted myself and those that serve with me on the governing body to the well-being of our community and the residents that live fees to increase municipal spending while indebting millions is municipal budget has increased spending more in one year a policy of unquestioned failure. Taxpayers have little to show than in my four years 011 the board of education combined. here. It has been the hallmark of the current Republican admin for the expenditure of $45 million except for the $28 million Mr. Antonicello should thank his lucky stars that the taxpay in long-term debt that costs this community roughly $2.4. A ers of this community do not have the opportunity to vote this istration to fight for Carlstadt with unwavering conviction and our track record is one that we are proud of: recent letter mailed to voters and authored by Republican ex- bloated municipal budget out the window. Mayor Leonard Kaiser warrants rebuttal. The letter, paid for by Your ongoing attacks and lies suggest to the residents of • Carlstadt vs. Kajama Mall — We successfully stopped a mall that would have had a devastating effect on our borough The North Arlington Republican Club, is highly critical of North Arlington a weak campaign at best. I find your newest Democrats for criticizing Kaiser’s record of high property rumor of bonus pay for principals to pass the budget as irre and our quality of life. • Carlstadt vs. Meadowlands Housing — We successfully taxes and failed fiscal leadership. sponsible as the other lies. My Democratic counterparts are The former mayor seems annoyed that Democrats would better people than you give them credit for. They do not need stopped over 20,000 low-income housing units that the HMDC was placing in our Meadowlands. hold Mr. Kaiser accountable for the fiscal failures that your incessant lies to win an election. Let the facts stand, and occurred during his administration. It is important to note let the people decide based 011 the results of their service. • Carlstadt vs. Adult Entertainment — We successfully stopped ongoing prostitution in Carlstadt, closed down three that during Mr. Kaiser's final term of office, municipal proper go-go bars and stopped the spread of these establishments ty taxes increased each and every year. Brian A. Fitzhenry Mr. Kaiser calls our criticisms "mean spirited and untruth Republican Candidate for Borough Council within the residential area of our community. And now we are fighting the New Jersey Sports Sc ful." However, Mr. Kaiser does not refute any of the charges or North Arlington Exposition Authority (NJSEA) who has approved the Xanadu criticisms made by Democrats in print or online. Is it not true Mega-mall in East Rutherford and has taken 628 acres of his administration received $45 million in temporary host fees Carlstadt land to use as they like. Our community received and spent every penny? Is it untrue that his administration $1.7 million per year in taxes on this land, and should this indebted the community some $23 million despite receiving SUPPORT FOR THE DEMOCRATS - project move forward as is, Carlstadt will lose the $1.7 million all this new revenue? THEY ARE PRO-HOMEOWNER, PRO-TAXPAYER in taxes, as well as lose over $24 million in future tax ratables. Which parts of these truths are false? More to the point, To the Editor: We negotiated with the NJSEA in good faith for nine how can North Arlington have this nagging tax issue after Doing what you say you’re going to do. A promise most peo months and were promised that Carlstadt would not be hurt receiving so much in host fees for so long? The fact the bor ple don't keep. Here in North Arlington, Democrats made financially. Now the NJSEA is saying they “have closed negoti ough had no tangible surplus at the time of Mr. Kaiser’s depar that pledge to voters. We asked that after 22 vears of ations with the borough.” We have two choices: we can sit back ture from office is documented proof host fees were not pro Republican control of local government, we be given the and do nothing, or we can fight for Carlstadt’s rights. Senator fessionally managed for the benefit of homeowners and tax opportunity to fix North Arlington’s finances and deliver on Sarlo, the Sierra Club and members of the Bergen County payers. Freeholders are supporting Carlstadt’s fight to be made whole. Mr. Kaiser in his letter defends the concept of deficit financ To do otherwise would be to shirk our responsibilities. ing which expanded the size of local government while simul I was flabbergasted to read our opponent’s quote in The taneously indebting millions. The Kaiser administration didn't Record newspaper as saying “W?e should stop the lawsuit just bond capital improvements; it artificially kept the tax rate jHeafter ^efaapapera because it’s expensive and we are making state officials mad at the same in anticipation of host fees to fill the ever-widening us,” but their comments do not surprise me. Last year my revenue gap created by this flawed fiscal policy. The depend opponent was financed by the very same people that support ence on these fees is only confirmed by the actions he took "Pulse of the Meadowlands" ® ed and defended Carlstadt’s adult entertainment facilities. and the consequences taxpayers face today. The end result of deficit financing has been six consecutive Carlstadt • East Rutherford • Rutherford • I.vndhurst • North Arlington This year, our opponents are being financed by the same Democratic organization which is supporting the Xanadu municipal tax increases to make up for depleting outside rev Established 1894 Mega-mall in East Rutherford. enues. This credit card government mentality enacted by Mr. Under new ownership with the top circulation in South Bergen The current Republican administration has a proven track Kaiser created the systematic overdrafts, over expenditures record. There is little doubt that Carlstadt is one of the finest and fiscal mismanagement inherited by Mayor Pitman in 251 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 January of 2004. Telephone: 201-438-8700 • Fax: 201-438-9022 towns in Bergen County! Our streets are safe and our commu nity is clean. We have the second lowest taxes in Bergen Mr. Kaiser points to a 15-year-old survey interest conducted Email: [email protected] County and a recreation program that is the envy of the entire in 1989 as political justification to his management of these Web site: www.LeaderNewspapers.net state. Carlstadt didn’t just get that way; we fought hard to make temporary host fees. Isn’t it obvious to Mr. Kaiser that while The Leader News Leader it that way, and keep it that way. homeowners always want tax relief, what he really did was give p d e liv e id d e li Walt Siri and Dave Stoltz have a proven track record of homeowners a deferred tax bill once host fees decreased? The M ailed to .SO. 145 homes, Mailed to I.N6 8 h o m es, short-sighted, politically expedient policy of using host fees to apartments, townhouse** apartments, town houses defending our community. They are experienced at fighting and P.O. boxes and husines that which would destroy our quality of life and would never increase municipal spending while indebting millions is a pol yield to the “pay to play” crowd that is more interested in mak icy of unquestioned failure. Taxpayers have litde to show for JoAnn Merklinghaus ing money at the expense of our borough. We will continue to the expenditure of $45 million except for the $28 million in Publisher iff Advertising Director fight for our town, uphold the values that are important to our long-term debt that cost this community roughly $2.4 million Cindy Capitani Philip Silva community and ensure that Carlstadt is the fine town that it annually in payment. The interest on this debt alone is now Editor-in-ChieJ Reporter has always been — this is our pledge and promise to you. over $1 million! The only thing irrefutable about the fiscal Please support Walt Siri and Dave Stoltz in their bid for policies of Mayor Kaiser and the past administration is that Cindy Hastie Alana I. Capria reelection, and thank you for allowing me to serve as your they did not work. Managing Editor Hep (rr ter mayor. Michelle Rosa Raybeck JoAnn Boccino Ken Ludviksen News Editor Business Manager Will Roseman President Mayor of Carlstadt North Arlington Pamela Davidson Mary Warren Democratic Club, Inc. Production & Design Manager CUissified Advertising Executive NJPA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 TOOA THE LEADER
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
COLLEGE STUDENTS MISLED ABOUT DRAFT Resident after resident had asked simple questions, and FRAZIER AND REYES - To the Editor: each time the mayor either looked to his left for an answer EXPERIENCED, QUALI IUT m m m i I commend the college students who are registering to from his attorney or to his right for an answer from his clerk, vote, and I admire their participation in the election process neither of which had the foggiest answer to any question FIED AND CAPABLE by trying to be informed on the issues that directly affect their posed. Is this how they act in their hometown of Palisades Park To the Editor: THE SITE futures. where they are serving as clerk and town attorney respectively. A local newspaper recent I was a senior in high school during the Vietnam draft. Most As I watched in awe at this spectacle, I grew anxious to ask ly ran an article on council EVERYONE IS of the young men I knew were drafted. Although all of them the mayor a few questions of my own. As I walked to the podi candidate debates in the came back and felt it was a good experience over all, it was very um to ask, “Why would Passaic Valley Water Commission pay area, which was somewhat TALKING ABOUT hard on them when they returned from a war they did not sup- $4.3 million for a borough-owned asset that Pitman states is one-sided where Rutherford FAIR, BALANCED, port, only to be labeled as “baby killers” and “murderers” worth $257,000? Is this amount being paid out of the goodness was concerned. As (thank you Sen. Kerry and Jane Fonda). of their heart or do they know something we don’t know?,” the Rutherford’s Democratic UNAFRAID Now I have two daughters in college who are being told by fact is they are hiding something. Municipal Chair, I was never their professors and friends that it is the Bush administration As I walked to the podium to ask my question, contacted by the reporter that wants to draft our 18- to 26-year-old kids — even our Councilwoman Rosenblatt was stating that she hadn’t seen anv concerning debates contrary daughters. As a mother of two daughters (18 and 20 years old), reports or documentation that provides the fair market value to what was reported. Had I 1 am <)utraged that many people such as Michael Moore (who of our water system. After she stated this bombshell, Mr. been contacted, I would have informed the reporter th.it our is being paid $40,000 a visit) are visiting our college campuses, Marinello, the borough attorney, whispered in Pitman’s ear candidates. Councilman Rav Frazier and Richard Reves, are and out they ran out of the borough chambers. I was left stand well informed on the issues and willing and capable to debate nationwide, to sav that President Bush is a liar and wants to them. reinstate the draft. The young African-American community is ing there wondering what was happening. also under assault from the hip-hop community leaders such I urge each and every resident in North Arlington to attend Mr. Reyes will make an ext client council member, having as Russell Simmons or “P. Diddv” whose mantra is “Vote or a council meeting. Come witness what I didn’t believe till I saw already demonstrated his commitment to the betterment of Die instilling fear in our youth, that even if you are in college, it with my own two eyes. Mayor Pitman has closed the doors to Rutherford by his service as chairperson to the Civil Rights you will be drafted into military service. the taxpayers. Let’s get a peek inside and see what he is hiding. Commission, delegate to the Meadowlands Municipal I he truth is, it is the Democratic Partv which wants to bring Committee and representative for the borough to Community back the draft. Ihe bill was proposed by Democrats Senator Paul Savage Development which oversees grant funding for various proj (.harles Rangel (D-NY) and Sen. Hollis (D-SC) (see North Arlington ects like the Kip Center. As a member of the Paterson Police http: w-vv-vv.cnn.com/2003/ALI.POLITICS/01 /27/rangel.dr Force, his experience in public safety will be a real asset to the aft ). A President, even if he wants to, cannot instate a draft. It borough. More importantly, he is committed to the future of Rutherford and the goal of maintaining and improving it. hav must be brought to a vote in the House and the Senate. ENDORSEMENT FOR GIBNEY So our youth who believe the only reason thev are voting ing served on the borough s Visioning Process Committee. AND ARNOLD FOR BOROUGH COUNCIL Councilman Frazier also served on the Visioning Process this year is to avoid the draft, will be voting to bring the draft To the Editor: back if the Dems are in power. During the debate. Sen. Kerry Committee and many other s in his years of service to the bor Last vear, a week before the election, every resident ough. Reverend Frazier has served on council as its president, said on national TV that he would onlv reinstate the draft "if received a letter from the Rutherford Democrats. In that let necessary.” That is not good enough for me. When President liaison to the planning board, lire department liaison. I .incoln ter, they claimed that the Republican candidates were creating Park Committee member and finance chairman. During his Bush was asked, he emphatically said we do not need the draft. an issue about the problems that will be caused bv Xanadu, the latest term in office (1999-present), taxes have* been stabilized He said a voluntary military is stronger and more effective megamall in the Meadowlands. The letter proclaimed that than a drafted military of the un-willing. Secretary of Defense and only increased l>\ I percent. In that same time, the bor there was no mega-mall to worry about. ough sought and received more than S8 million in giants, aid Rumsfeld said that a draft is not necessary as we have enough Over the past vear, we have read in the Record, The A'ews and sponsorships. As a council member. Rev. Fra/ier shares the- good recruits. When pushed further, he said that if America /stider and Ihe South Bngenite about “Xanadu,” and its one mil viewpoint that everything possible must be clone to alleviate needs more troops, they should up the incentives to entice lion square feet of retail “shoppertainment" space. This new recruits through better pay, free education, benefits, etc. the tax burden on our residents. Reverend Ft a/ier has clone mall entertainment center will dwarf malls like Paramus Plaza that, and Mr. Reyes will Ik- an asset to c on tinning that kind <>l because the draft does not equal a stronger military. and Willow Brook. The state is pushing this deal because thev effort. College students as well as we adults must show other coun get out from under the bond obligations issued on that site. On Iuesdav, Nov. 2, a vote for Fra/ier and Reves is one for tries that it is not true what Michael Moore said when promot Others are not so happy; the Borough of Carlstadt is suing experienced, qualified and c apable le adership. ing Farenheight 911 when he stated that “Americans are stu because they’ve lost revenue from the “Empire Track.” The pid. We must research what each candidate stands for, what Sierra Club, along with other environmental groups, is suing Denise Ross their track record is and vision thev have for our nation's because they are worried about traffic and pollution. The future. Hart/. Corporation is suing because they would like the rights Rutherford So, for our fine college students, do not direct vour fear and to develop this property. Hart/ was the original developers for anger toward President Bush. Rather focus it on finding the the “Empire Track”. That project was turned down because of facts and voting against those who wish to lie and make fools problems with traffic and pollution. CANDIDATE RESPONDS TO ISSUES of you. Rutherford’s Democrat-controlled council members are To the Editor: happy with this deal. Rutherford will get $0.00 in revenue. On At the last council meeting, I presented several question to Linda Haft the other hand, our tax dollars will be used to pay for the costs the mayor and council. The answers given lacked detail and East Rutherford in traffic, loss of our environment and the mall will overwhelm were not complete. The mayor publicly stated that I was using our downtown shopping district. With loss of business on Park the meeting to get my agenda out. I do owe the- mavor an apol .uid Union avenues, that will mean lower rents, which in turn ogy for raising my voice, while directing a question to him. However, after years of reportedly not getting his own ques NA CANDIDATE LAYS IT ON THE will mean lower property assessments, shifting more of the property tax burden on our residential property owners. tions answered, he might understand mv unwillingness to wait LINE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE BOROUGH And right at tin* time we start paying for the doubling of our that long for answers that the taxpayers, seniors, homeowners To the Editor: municipal bond debt and our lifetime medical for our retired and business owners deserve to hear. With the elections just days away and the water utility just police officers, we will find ourselves in an economic quag As for getting my political agenda out at the meetings, 1 can about sold, I began to think what would be next. I have seen mire. And th« Democrats will still tell us that they won’t raise assure that I’ve been hard at work going door to door, speak and spoken with every candidate running for the same coun taxes. ing to taxpayers, renters, seniors, homeowners and business cil seat 1 am. Over the last 10 to 11 months, I have made every We need representation that will ask the tough questions, owners about mv ideas and platform. The questions I have- effort to ask questions and learn about issues I did not know. I will look out for Rutherford’s interests, and at the very least, been asking are* from those same people and thev deserve have gone door to door, answered emails and taken calls open the meetings to debate and not to a rubber stamp of out answers. regarding questions and concerns from homeowners, business side interests. An editorial on the Democratic Party’s Web site- stated that owners, renters and taxpayers about what is going on in town As Rutherford residents vote Tuesday, Nov. 2, it is my sin I refuse to address the issues and take- a stand. I have, indee d, and why their concerns are not being addressed or answered cere hope that they vote for John Gibney and Tom Arnold for taken a stand and addressed the important issues, although by the governing body. I he OPRAH forms I have submitted council, regardless of who they vote for at the top of the tick there has been very little- addressed bv e ithe r major partv. In have given me a lot of information that I did not know and et. Tom has a lifetime of commitment to Rutherf ord, and John particular, Democratic council candidates have failed to take a answered several questions and concerns about issues from the has volunteered his time since he moved to Rutherford. We stand and address any issues on the ir own. How would the-v past and present. need all our voices to be heard. handle the cutbacks of services for the seniors? Has anv I have put mv platform out to the public for everyone in the research been done or ideas discussed for the creation of more community to read and have not been challenged or ques Peter S. Van Winkle programs for the youth of the borough? What are- the- candi dates’ thoughts on the sale- of the water utility sale- and the tioned on it. Mv views expressed in my platform are clear and Former Council Member simple, thev are all based around what is going to be best for effect it will have on residents with limited incomes, suc h as you; it does not matter what your affiliation is or how you have Rutherford our senior population? voted in the past. We, I sav we, because it means everyone. Also, where do thev stand regarding EnCap? What about Republicans, Democrats, Independents and anv other affilia the deteriorating streets and the- redevelopme-nt or revitali/a- tion you have chosen, we are all going to have to realize that in GIBNEY, ARNOLD ENDORSEMENT FROM DAUB tion of the business sections of town? What those comic il can order for us to get our community back on the right track, it is To the Editor: didates have done is allow ghostwriters and negative- ad ped going to take a bipartisan effort from all affiliations. The resi Rutherford residents have a clear choice as thev head to the dlers to speak for them. dents, taxpayers, homeowners and business owners should polls on Election Dav. It’s time to vote for a true Independent c andidate- who will accept nothing less than a genuine effort from all of our elect I hope that they will cast theii votes for Tom Arnold and put the issues and the- people* of the- c ommunity first ed officials to do what is right for the betterment of our com John Gibney for the Rutherford Council Seats on Nov. 2. munity. There is no place in local government for one-track RutherfordNorth Arlington needs the conservative fiscal George McDermott minded decision-making and one partv politics. This has exist management that has been missing. Democrats elected to the Independent Council Candidate ed in the past and is in place today. council operate as the “mayoral staff" and not as individuals North Arlington You the voters have the power to elect candidates that have willing to stand individually and vote individually. The rubber publicly addressed the issues, who have given their ideas on stamp on a party agenda will continue unless we vote for how thev are going to try to make North Arlington a better debate and discussion in the council chambers. The borough accounts have gone from surplus to debt STABLE MANAGEMENT FOR EAST RUTHERFORD place and not just read from a script written by ghost writers To the Editor: tainted with political rhetoric and partv politics. The blame under the current administration. We are told that this is “acceptable debt” as if this masks the fact that with each year I would like to take- this opportunity to ask the- voicts of Fast game needs to stop, and progress needs to be taken now. We Rutherford to support Councilman Joel Briz/.i and cannot let the mistakes from the past and today affect our chil this council spends and bonds and mortgages the future. Will EnCap sendka check at the 11th hour again this year to offset Councilman Edward Ravettine on Nov. 2. As the- “freshman" dren and seniors in the future. member of the council, both Fd and Joe l have- be e n wonder I know 1 have given an honest effort in doing this. I have the (ax increase as a thank vou for the new housing develop ment in lowland Rutherford? Will our soon-to-be-gone ful models of dedication to out community. As homeowners, shown mv commitment to the borough, and with your support they have continued to make- our town a safe and affordable on Nov. 2, I will be able to take that commitment one step fur Governor pledge another fat check to stem the latest borough budget hemorrhage, thanks to the “Quid Pro Quo” politics place to live for all our residents. As parents with children in ther and try to bring our governing body together to listen to the East Rutherford school system, they work to ensure that the voice and concerns of the people. I will demand nothing that has become a tradition under this Democrat administra tion? These things I do not know, but, I do know that our children have the- be st facilitie s for learning, sports and less than decisions that will be beneficial for every member play. and aspect of our community now and in the future. Rutherford needs watchdogs and accountability. John Gibney is a proven volunteer. He seeks office to serve. Councilmen Brizzi and Ravettine are continuing to fight to preserve open space whe r e we c an while encouraging sensible* George McDermott His resume includes service as an auxiliary police office and trustee of the Rutherford Board of Education. His devotion to redevelopment of areas that have fallen into disrepair. The Independent Council Candidate the children of the borough with the Rutherford Recreation Liberty Commons development is such an example- Soon we- North Arlington and baseball programs took no mayoral appointments ... he will complete the Park Avenue Streetscape project, which just went out and did it. He works in management with a should attract patrons to our businesses along Park Ave nue. Fortune 500 company and has a great young family putting We will need their experience when dealing with the- State- and YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BEUEVE IT down firm roots. He understands the needs of the residents the NJSEA to ensure that East Rutherford's intere sts are* pro To the Editor: and what they expect from our local government. He will tected with the advancement of the Xanadu project. And final You won’t believe it till you see it for yourself. But I saw it, make a fine representative on our council, and he is not shel ly our Senior/Civic Center has been completed, which is pro and I don’t believe what I had witnessed. lacked by the mayor’s brush. viding a beautiful new home* for our main community groups. As a resident of North Arlington my entire life, I must say Tom Arnold truely deserves our votes for 40 years of dedi I look forward to working with Councilman Brizzi and that I was embarrassed by the way our current administration cated service to the Borough of Rutherford as a Police Officer Councilman Ravettine in staving the* course of prosperity, low led by Mayor Pitman has treated the residents of this commu and long time elected representative to the Council. Tom is taxes and thoughtful development for the* town and the- citi nity. I had attended the meeting of the mayor and council on well known in so many circles for his volunteer work and his zens of East Rutherford. Monday, Oct. 11, and witnessed first-hand what people all over guidance and contributions to everything from our local First town have been talking about. Aid Squad, the Kip CenUe, the Lions Club, and his devotion to Councilman Jeffrey Lahullier Mavor Pitman has outright denied the people of this com St. Mary's. Anv health problems can never impact the fact that East Rutherford munity the right to question and observe open government. he is pure quality as a man who serves his beloved Borough. He ref uses to answer the simplest of questions such as, “Wliat He has my respect as he soldiers forward. He has my hope for is the name of the contractor working on the sewers on continued service to our community. He has my vote. He Canterbury? Did tjiis project go out to the lowest bidder? The deserves yours. mayor, his out-of-town clerk, or his fellow Democrats on the council hadn’t the faintest idea who we as taxpayers are com John Daub pensating for this work currently in progress. Did they arrive Rutherford on their own? Nobody had a clue.
i THE LEADER THURSDAY. OCTOBER 28. 2004
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
CRIFASI CLARIFIES THE FACTS; their commitment to North Arlington. ernments makes it easier for ASKS FOR SUPPORT OF STOLTZ AND SIRI I am writing about the Democratic candidate I’ve known for us to defend Rutherford a decade — Peter Massa. from their interests. We are NflMlflK To the Editor: My husband (while never having a disparaging word for free to defend Rutherford It seems like Politics 101 again this year. “When trying to get anyone!) rarely heaped accolades on anybody, except when it on many issues without FOR THE LATEST elected, use a dull pencil so that your message to the people is came to Pete Massa. They both taught college-level courses restraint, and we pledge to slightly smeared and illegible and some may believe it.” I can during the ‘80s and ‘90s, and Nat came to admire Pete’s teach do so. NA ELECTION never sit back and let this happen to upstanding individuals ing abilities and parity with students. Nat also liked Pete’s who did not ask to have mud thrown in their face. unwavering enthusiasm for North Arlington. Maybe some career politicians can manipulate the truth Gary Novosielski and NEWS Ten years ago when I was elected to the BOE, Pete was the Slewart Kautsch and teach their followers to do the same, but not the only trustee who didn’t wax defensive when I started asking FAIR, BALANCED, Republicans of Carlstadt. Green Party candidates for UNAFRAID questions about the construction project. Instead, Pete readily Rutherford Council Issues brought up about closed-door meetings and expen answered my questions, and directed me to the files where the sive bathrooms are far from the truth. These accusations sug project’s decisions/modifications were documented. While gest illegal activities. I can assure you this is false. All meetings there were many scenarios as to what “really happened” con are open to the public, and I can attest that I have not seen cerning the school district’s construction project, in reading FORMER RUTHERFORD these individuals at too many to be in a position to judge. the material. I came to realize that the five trustees, in their MAYOR URGES EVERYONE TO VOTE Overstating numbers on the bathroom issue is just grasping determination to save money by not hiring an array of consult To the Editor: for attention when hard facts on paper would prove them ants or special counsel, had ultimately defeated their purpose, This year’s election in Rutherford and the nation is the wrong. which would later be confirmed bv a team of legal experts. most important event which has a significant effect on our lives When you look at Carlstadt, you see the representation of Sadly, each of the five individuals w ho served on the BOE in and community. In Rutherford, we are faced with an ever- the entire mayor and council. Mayor Roseman, along with the early to mid-’90s (with the exception of Pete Massa) never increasing burden of indebtedness never before experienced Councilmen Dennis Ritchie, Craig Lahullier, Bob again ran for public office. This is unfortunate, as thev were in our community. Zimmermann and I work, closely with Dave Stoltz and Walt the ones who fashioned school budgets that finally passed. The present mayor and council by bonding has put Siri. We agree to disagree. That makes us unique in politics Also, this was the BOE that broadened the Advanced Rutherford in debt that our children will be paving for many and helps run an efficient government. Why would you want Placement Program and brought about a rise in test scores. years to come. The Democratic-controlled council has disfran elected officials who bicker and create red tape so that noth And of course, they were the ones who learned the value of chised many eligible citizens by excluding Republicans who ing gets accomplished." We can each offer our constituents the securing “good” advice. are qualified from serving on any boards and commissions in best results when we have each other working together for a Pete Massa, who possesses great intellect and profound the borough. We need bipartisan representation on the bor common cause — YOU! integrity, coupled with his life experiences, will be an asset to ough council and a return to fiscal responsibility. Many can attest that when they bring an issue, idea or the council. On Nov. 2, it is important to vote for Tom Arnold and John request to Councilmen Stolty or Siri, thev take it seriously. Thanks, Pete, for not losing your enthusiasm for North Gibnev for the council. I have known Tom for more than 40 I hey are acting on your behalf, so their actions reflect positive Arlington! years. He served the borough as a police officer with distinc on everyone. Many can say that good candidates can be coun tion and as a volunteer on the ambulance corps, at St. Mary’s cilmen, but I have not seen Councilmen Stoltz or Siri do anv Ken-y Ann Gennace Church and the Kip ("enter. He deserves re-election. John thing wrong not to continue representing us. Your satisfaction North Arlington Gibnev, a newcomer to politics, is an active volunteer and will with our community should be enough to give Dave and Walt serve the borough well if elected. the reelection to continue with progress on your behalf. I endorse their candidacy and urge you to vote for them. I hope I've explained some of the blurred facts that the res Rutherford needs a voice of the people on the council. On the idents needed to hear the other side of. Please remember LET'S RETURN THE PRIDE national level, I support the Bush-Cheney tic ket. David Stolty and Walter Siri for Carlstadt on Election Day. TO THE BOROUGH IN 2004! Remember, your vote counts. Don’t miss this opportunity to Intelligent individuals who care not oniv for the town, but vou To the Editor: do your duty and vote. personally. As a concerned lifelong resident of North .Arlington and taxpayer who has attended numerous council meetings only to Andy Bertone Councilman Joseph Crifasi be ignored by the folly of the current administration, I must Mayor Emeritus Carlstadt express my support for the Fit/henry, Gillis and Pimpinelli Rutherford Team for Borough Council in 2004. The reason for the lack of answers is obvious. The current administration does not answer citizen questions because admittedly, they have not SUPPORT CARROLL, PADILLA, done their homework and do not know the answers. STOLTZ AND SIRI - CONTINUING STRONG, CALABRESE AND MC GUIRE The decision is clear on Election Day 2004. Let’s return the RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP To the Editor: pride to the borough in 2004! On Election Dav in North To the Editor: I am grateful for the support in 2002 of the residents of Arlington this year, voters have been asked to reflect on the fol It is with great honor and pleasure that I proudly endorse Bergen Countv to serve on the Board of Chosen Freeholders. lowing question. Has Russ Pitman and crew improved the Republican Councilmen David Stoltz and Walter Siri for re- The work we do is important, and we have made great strides quality of life in North Arlington? election to the Carlstadt Borough Council. in addressing the needs of Bergen’s working families and sen A review of the current administration’s accomplishments I have watched the Borough of Carlstadt grow and mature iors. It is vital that the Democratic majority on the board does not support an improved quality of life! The current over the last few years and take bold and necessary steps remain to continue serving those interests and all the resi administration has reduced the police force, sold the water toward the future. Dave and Walter fight to hold down taxes, dents of Bergen County. That is why the upcoming election on utility, restricted freedom of speech, abused open public meet stop overdevelopment and improve the quality of life for ALL the freeholder board is so important. I ask that you join me in ing act regulations, demoralized the borough workforce, fired Carlstadt residents. Together, they have shown the ability- to supporting the candidacies of Freeholder Jim Carroll, former disabled citizens, ridiculed renters, increased attorney fees, put politics aside and work for the best interests of the commu Freeholder Tom Padilla and Liz Calabrese. supported arrogant behavior of hired professionals towards nity. 1 have the honor and the privilege of working with Jim every citizens in public, increased consultant fees, reduced library David Stoltz has distinguished himself as a dedicated public week on issues that come before the board. There is no hours and reduced borough hall service hours to name a few. servant. As borough council president, he has taken the initia stronger voice in Bergen County for labor and Bergen's work It is because of these accomplishments that borough resi tive on several important projects and has used his Bachelor’s ing families. He brings a common sense approach to govern dents are supporting Fitzhenry, Gillis and Pimpinelli for coun degree in business administration to bring a fresh new per ing that we need continued on the freeholder board. cil. Fellow residents of North -Arlington, please join me in spective to the borough council. In his tenure on the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Tom restoring PRIDE to the borough on Nov. 2, 2004. Cast your Walter Siri is the perfect example of what it means to be a Padilla accomplished more than many to protect and serve the vote for Brian Fitzhenrv, Kurt Gillis and Tom Pimpinelli. community activist. Walter spends countless hours involved residents of Bergen County, such as our county-wide emer with civic groups and associations. Walter dedicates his time gency notification system. We need him returned to the Board Dr. Robert J. Cerco working with members of the community and will continue to of (Ihosen Freeholders. North Arlington act as the voice of the community. Liz Calabrese has distinguished herself as a council member Please join me in supporting the re-election of Carlstadt’s in the Borough of Wallington, and in her vears of service, has dedicated councilmen, by voting for David Stolty and Walter devoted herself to issues important to us such as education, Siri on Tuesday, Nov. 2 — Republican Column 1. the environment and the elderly. 1 ler energy and enthusiasm NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT TO for public service will be an incredible asset to the Board of CONTINUE RUTHERFORD'S PROGRESS Assemblyman Paul DiGaetano Chosen Freeholders and to Bergen Countv. To the Editor: Candidate for Governor 2005 As chairperson of the Law and Public Safety Committee, I It has been my humble pleasure to represent the residents have been extremely troubled by the mismanagement of the of Rutherford. On Election Day, Nov. 2, I seek to continue to county jail under the current sheriff. A vote for Sheriff serve. I have enjoyed the variety of experiences I have had Candidate Leo McGuire will ensure accountability and respon from fire department liaison to finance chair. I have worked MC DERMOTT DESERVES sibility in that facility. hard to provide what the residents desire and deserve at a cost SUPPORT FOR ADDRESSING THE ISSUES I thank you once again for the opportunity to serve Bergen they can afford. I am proud of w hat my Democratic colleagues To the Editor: County, and with your support, look forward to working with and I have achieved such as increasing the grants and state aid As the elections approach, I have never been more con Freeholders Carroll. Padilla and Calabrese and Sheriff we have received to lessen the tax burden on our residents and fused about the candidates in North Arlington. I have read the McGuire in 2005. the many recreation improvements we have completed such as back and forth mudslinging and negative comments between Lincoln Park and Tryon Field. I have always been committed the Republicans and Democrats in the letters to the editor in Freeholder Bernadette P. McPherson to listening to all the citizens of Rutherford and wish to contin local papers and in the mailings that have recently come out. Bergen County ue the progress in what comes of that. I have attended some of our council meetings and have been As you know, my running mate, Richard Reyes, is seeking listening to the rhetoric both parties have been using. The one his first term as a council member. Richard Reyes has distin thing I have not heard is the platform from both the guished himself in public service to Rutherford as c hairperson Democrats and Republicans. of the Civil Rights Commission and Community Development The Democratic candidates Massa, Spanola and Tanelli MAYOR ASKS FOR VOTERS' SUPPORT - and Meadowlands Municipal Committee representative for have not presented anything resembling a platform and have ELECT FRAZIER AND REYES the borough. He is committed to the future of Rutherford and made only three appearances at council meetings and have To the Editor: the goal of maintaining and improving it, having served on the not spoke of any of the issues affecting the voters. On Election Day, Nov. 2, Councilman Ray Frazier is seeking borough’s Visioning Process Committee with me. As a The Republican candidates Fitzhenry, Gillis antf Pimpinelli his third term on council. His service exemplifies his dedica Paterson Police Lieutenant, Richard Reves’s experience in have been at the meetings, but unfortunately have been too tion to Rutherford’s families and its future. Richard Reyes is public safety will Ik- a real asset. preoccupied with the water utility to concentrate on other seeking his first term as a council member. He is an energetic On behalf of Richard Reves and myself , we ask for your vote issues affecting us. advocate for our community. on Tuesday, Nov. 2. We wish to continue the progress in The Independent candidate George McDermott has been Reverend Frazier has played an integral part in our progress Rutherford and need your support to do so. Thank you in the only council candidate to put out a pladorm and address over the last several vears — major recreation improvements advance for your support. Together we can continue the the issues. At the meeting, he at least appears to have done like Tryon Field and Lincoln Park, road improvements, feder progress in Rutherford. some research and homework. He is worth giving the oppor al, state and count grants for major projects like Station tunity to voice the peoples concerns. I am going to support Square and expansion of the Kip Centei and increased servic Councilman Ray Frazier him, and I think he deserves your support too. es while maintaining a stable tax rate. Richard Reyes is a Rutherford dynamic, hard-working individual who has already proven his Dorian Acuna commitment to the families and future of Rutherford by his North Arlington service as chairperson of the Civil Rights Committee, Community Development and Meadowlands Municipal NO TO MEADOWLANDS CASINOS Committee representative. With the support of our residents, To the Editor: the progress in revitalizing Rutherford will continue. With According to the llergen Record, Paul Sarlo, our State HAPPY IN CARLSTADT - committed individuals like Ray Frazier and Richard Reyes, that Senator, hopes that the Meadowlands Racetrack will someday KEEP CURRENT ADMINISTRATION progress will become reality. be operated by the casino industry. To the Editor: This year’s election is critical to continuing the progress in We oppose casinos in our Meadowlands, because this would I am happy living in Carlstadt. The children receive the edu Rutherford. Too much is at stake. Every vote will count. We bring increased traffic, crime and harm to our local economy. cational opportunities they deserve, and the town offers so need your support in every way possible, but especially by vot We believe that the borough council should defend our com much for them to participate in. Whether it be a recreational ing this Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, for Councilman Ray munity by opposing this as well. Will they? activity or civic event, Carlstadt simply is the best. Frazier and Richard Reyes. The example of Xanadu shows why we can’t depend on it. I see the streets being rebuilt and kept clean, and the resi Thank you in advance for your support. Together we can This is a project pushed by the state which will harm our local dents unite well to form a strong community. continue the progress in Rutherford. businesses, environment and Rutherford community life. These are the strong points that keep us living here in Local Democratic Party bosses initially seemed concerned, but Carlstadt. It is my hope that everything continues in the same Mayor Bernadette P.McPherson changed their minds when it became clear that Xanadu had direction under the CURRENT administration. Rutherford the blessing of the state Democratic Party. They didn’t stick up for our community. They simply do not have the independ Michael DiFrancesco ence or political courage that would be required. The same can be said for the Rutherford Republican Club when the Carlstadtzs MASSA HAS EARNED THE RESPECT OF GENNACE defense of our borough would clash with their national party To the Editor: line. I don’t know Phil Spanola or Steve Tanelli personally, The independence that we, the Green Party candidates, although the few times we’ve spoken, I’ve been impressed by have from the parties that control the state and national gov
i THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28. ?OfU THE LEADER ______B County-issued “Glow Sticks” Community unites for annual clean-up provide trick-or-treating safety LYNDHURST — The Bergen County Executive will make Halloween a less Township of Lyndhurst spon Dennis McNerney and Bergen stressful dme for both parents sored its fifth annual commu County Prosecutor John and motorists." nity clean-up project on Sept. Former Fair Lawn Police 25. Under the direction of Molinelli announced the dis Commissioner Thomas B. tribution of more than 70,000 Officer Mary Ann Collura Graffam, director of public Halloween Glow Light Sticks launched a special “Glow affairs, “Lyndhurst to every police department in Sdck” program so that young Community Clean-Up Day” the county in an effort to keep children would be adequately children safe while trick-or- lit and visible as they walk the has continued to be a tremen treating this year. dously successful community streets trick-or-treating. Since environmental event. ‘The Glow Light Stick pro her undmely death in the line More than 90 children and gram is critical to keeping kids of duty in April 2003, the glow adults volunteered their time safe and visible as they trick-or stick program has gone coun- to clean up the litter through -treat throughout their neigh tywide in Bergen County. out the township's parks, plav- borhoods,” McNerney said. “I Last year, the Prosecutor’s grounds, river shoreline, am convinced that the distri Office forfeiture funds allowed streets and railroad embank bution of Glow Light Sticks to the county to secure and dis ments. The local Girl Scouts, children in Bergen County will tribute more than 60,000 glow the Lyndhurst High School assist in improving safety and sucks to neighborhood chil Environmental Club and resi providing an environment that dren at a total cost of $17,000. dents of the community joined forces and tackled this major clean-up event. Knights sponsor bus trip to A C A bus supplied by RUTHERFORD — Regina departure at 9 a.m. There will Commissioner Paul Council Knights of Columbus, also be refreshments on the Passamano Jr., of the depart Rutherford, will sponsor a bus return trip. ment of parks and public trip to Ballv’s Casino in Cost is $25 per person, with properties, transported the Atlantic City on Saturday, Nov. a $10 coin refund. Make reser volunteers to the various areas 13. A continental breakfast will vations by calling Jim Dougher to be cleaned. With the assis precede the trip at the council at 973-471-7109 or Ann Mever tance of Commissioner Photo, Lyndhurst Township hall, 29 Jackson Ave., begin at 201-933-7830. William Smith and members ning at 8 a.m., with the bus of his public works depart Residents participate in the recent "Lyndhurst Community Clean-Up Day." ment, much debris along the river shoreline and park was tributed to the volunteers. Appetizzo’s, Bergen Countv Mazur’s, Michael’s Riverside, L H D to offer cancer screenings removed. This program was made possi Class, Bogle Agency, Boiling Mv Town Cleaners, New Yuki The program entled al tile ble through grant funding Springs Savings Bank, Bridge Japanese Restaurant, Nuco LYNDHURST — The Chilukuri, MD, of Teaneck. Senior Citizens Building, from the state Clean Exxon, Cardsmart, Checker’s Title Insurance Co., San Carlo Lvndhurst Health Department The program is open to where lunch was supplied for Communities Program and Quick Change, Harold's Deli, Caterers, Sentry Recovery will offer skin cancer screen Lyndhurst residents over 18 all participants. T-shirts, water donations of food and monies Jo Jo's Pizza, Rearm Federal Corp., Shaffer Steel Corp., ings on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at years of age only. Appoinunent bottles and additional litter from the following local busi Savings Bank, Lyndhurst ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Tero’s 6 p.m., in the health center on is necessary and can be made awareness materials were dis- nesses: Apex Saw & Tool Co., Diner, Lvndhurst Pastry Shop, and United Medical, PC. Stuyvesant Avenue. Screenings bv calling the health depart will be performed by Suneel ment at 201-804-2500, ext. 10.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
RESIDENT SHOWS SUPPORT 2. Councilman Brizzi told the employees at borough hall QUESTIONS ABOUT not to give out any more copies. FOR GEORGE MC DERMOTT SEN. KERRY'S DECISION MAKING To the Editor: Why you ask? Does “Our Town” ring a bell? Last year’s Republican campaign literature was a newsletter called "Our To the Editor: As a registered Democrat of North Arlington, what I 1 felt it was time to speak out about the inaccuracies Sen. observed over the past few months is a disgrace to our commu Town”! The newly created town newsletter is exactly the same paper even down to the return address of Mavor James Kerry has been casting on our President. 1 am a veteran of nity. Mayor Pitman and his three council members have sold World War II. We fought that war because there was a need to our water utility. As a town employee for the town of Kearny, I Cassella. What should have appeared as the return address was 1 Everett Place, which is the East Rutherford Borough Hall, rid the world of a genocidal maniac. If we didn't, more than have to say the mayor and council there addresses every issue half the world would be speaking German and there would in a professional manner and also addresses the citizens on a because the taxpayers of East Rutherf ord paid for the newslet ter. have been millions more atrocities. professional level. Two years ago, President Bush, along with a coalition of 30 The mayor and his people should take some professional Most articles in the borough newsletter were stories about other nations, saw the same threats emerging in the Middle advice from their neighboring town and ask them whv thev Councilmen Brizzi and Ravettine taking credit for almost East. Mr. Hussein had in fact murdered millions of his own took back their water utility. Let me tell you whv : because thev everything that goes on in town. I really thought that I would countrymen, held the world’s oil reserves hostage and refused are intelligent politicians who care about their town that see an article where they were taking credit for the sun com the people of Iraq basic human rights. brings revenue to their community. ing up in the east and setting in the west. Senator Kerry thinks this was the wrong war. Let me ask this This gives me no intelligent option but to give my local sup Also appearing in the back of the borough newsletter was of Mr. Kerry: Whv did vou volunteer for the Vietnam War and port to other candidates, one being Mr. George McDermott. “Paid for by the Election Fund of James L. Cassella,” a possible infraction of Election Law. then return home to protest our involvement? And whv, Sen. George has asked to look for other options; he has asked to Kerry, have you selected someone as your Vice Presidential put it on the ballot and let the people decide. Mr. McDermott Many questions arise from this Faux Pas ... running mate who has made millions of dollars as a trial lawyer has spoken out for all of the residents over the past several 1. Why would the Republicans plagiarize their own cam by suing healthcare professionals? months. George has done his homework on the issues present paign literature? The need for affordable healthcare insurance is great in ed to the people of North Arlington. 2. Who proofread the newsletter and authorized the our country. But so is viable tort reform. By Mr. Edwards suing The mayor took advice from the wrong people instead of newsletter? Certainly not this Democratic councilman! healthcare professionals, malpractice insurance rates are on listening to the people who elected him mayor. As intelligent 3. The cost exceeded $7,000 and will now 1m* thrown into the rise. Doctors are afraid of practicing medicine. So who residents, let’s speak up on Nov 2 and give our support to the paper-recycling bin. wins? The trial lawyers who are willing to take cases just someone who has been fighting for us, Mr. George When will we stop paving for the Republicans' mistakes? On because of the fees they can make. McDermott. Nov. 2, East Rutherford residents must make the choice Senator Kerry, vou ought to be ashamed of yourself. With between the Republican road to disaster or the Democratic you, history is already repeating itself. You volunteered for war voice of the people. This is why I am asking you to vote on three decades ago only t o ______J. Porcile Election Day for Carol Coronato and Steven Pen v to the East North Arlington return home and protest. Now Rutherford Council. you vote for a war and then protest the outcome. It’s time George Perry for you to pick a side and stick HATilayjn East Rutherford Councilman ARNOLD AND GIBNEY HAVE MICCO'S VOTE with it. THE TRUTH To the Editor: Peter J. Russo ABOUT THE I have had the pleasure of getting to know Rutherford Lyndhurst Republican council candidates Tom Arnold and John Gibnev SHERIFF TRELLA DESERVES RE-ELECTION Mr, Russo is a former WATER SALE and hearing about their commitment and vision for To the Editor: Assemblyman, former Rutherford. While Councilman Tom Arnold has certainly dis Four years ago, under Joe Ciccone, the Bergen County Commissioner and FAIR, BALANCED, tinguished himself as a dedicated public servant to the resi Sheriffs Department was a cesspool of Democratic corrup former Mayor of Lyndhurst UNAFRAID dents of Rutherford for several years, it was also nice to get to tion. The voters of Bergen County wisely rebuked the Paid fo r by N orth Arlington Democratic Club know his running mate John Gibney, who impresses me as Democratic regime in the following election and sent a mes someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference sage to the political puppeteers across town at the Bergen K J I for our residents. County Democratic Headquarters. Now the same cronies who My wife and I, along with our three children, love living in gave us Joe Ciccone are using their taxpayer-funded war chest Rutherford. Wre purchased the home that we previously rent to try and take back the sheriffs department. Hair Designers ed here this year, and we want to make sure that quality servic 649 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst, NJ • 201-935-9018 I am glad that Joel Trella, our current sherif f , put a stop to MEET TIFT ANY es, education and aesthetic appeal, like all the other attributes the Democratic feeding-frenzy and restored integrity to the which draw so many people to live in Rutherford, stay up to sheriffs department. The personnel who staff the jail and who par. At the same time, like so many taxpaying homeowners in provide security to the courthouse every day have enough to Rutherford, we want advocates on the council who are com worry about without being shaken down by Democratic oper mitted to fiscal responsibility. atives. Badges and jobs have never been traded for donations With all of this in mind, I am convinced that Tom Arnold since Joel Trella was elected sheriff. and John Gibney would be fine choices to vote for this Specializing in Our Sheriff Joel Trella deserves to be re-elected this Weaving • Braiding • Com Rows • Cuts & Blow Drys November. I know that many of my neighbors feel the same November because he kept his promise to take “politics” out of way In short, Tom Arnold and John Gibney will be good pub the Sheriffs office. I don’t want to go back to the embarrass Micro Pigmentation lic servants and good stewards of the public trust. They’ve got ing days when corrupt Democrats were enterprising off of the Permanent Makeup • Brows • Lips • Eyeliner my vote. sheriff’s department. This November, let’s keep the For a “Free Consultation” call DeBbie Democratic Party bosses out of the Sheriff s Department and l Y27I ^ 3 Vince Micco re-elect Joel Trella. Hair Cuts • Fade' • Kids' Cut* • Color • Corrective Color Rutherford Foil Highlights • Low Lights • Femis £* BoJvwaves • Weaving • Braids Updos • Make-up • Facials • Waxing Vince Micco Rutherford STOP PAYING FOR REPUBLICANS' MISTAKES; VOTE Explore the Mystery of God FOR CORONATO AND PERRY To the Editor: ASKING FOR SUPPORT FROM HIS FRIENDS It has been almost a year since the East Rutherford Mayor To the Editor: Faith is not a thing which one and Council approved the creation of a quarterly newsletter; I would like to tell all my friends who moved from Hudson $7,000 was approved for its production. County to Bergen County to come out and vote on Nov. 2. I loses, we merely cease to shape “Our Town,” as it was named, was off the presses and final am going to endorse Ralph Nader for President. ly delivered to the East Rutherford Borough Hall on Thursday, I ask all my friends in Hasbrouck Heights, Carlstadt, OUT lives by it. -Georges Bernanos Oct. 21 (just in time for Election Day), but don’t expect to see Rutherford, Lyndhurst and North Arlington to join me in vot a copy anytime soon. ing for Ralph Nader. I ask all my followers who have been loyal Copies have been pulled from borough hall and here is why to me and who put their trust in me to do the same. Saint Thomas’ Church 1. The borough bulk mail permit did not have enough Angelo Bove Episcopal - Anglican money in the account to send it out to every resident. Only $13 Lyndhurst 500 Forest Avenue in Lyndhurst was in the account. Money has since been deposited into the S u n d a y M ass a t 10 a.m. account. 20] .+58.5668 THE LEADER THURSDAY. OCTOBER 28, 2004 From LAWSUIT p. 1 say is that all those malls pay “I’ve been doing environ Army Corps to take their role their fair taxes.” mental law in Newjersey since very seriously They’re not just “We’re asking the court to 1986. I thought this kind of another duck to be lined up in compel the Sports Authority to behavior, this public welfare to a row because Trenton wants comply with several laws, espe serve private developers, was this to happen. They’re a fed cially the one that says they over and done with in New eral agency and they can pre should not be leasing space to Jersey,” said Lieberman. vent wetlands from being primarily retail establish Indeed, Roseman charged filled.” ments,” said Lieberman. “In that the way Xanadu is coming Lieberman added that on addition, the retail establish together is a gargantuan exam Oct. 23, his office would file an ments should not be receiving ple of political favoritism that appeal through the Office of any tax-exempt status. There can be traced to the governor’s Administrative I .aw, asking the are very few instances where office. The state has set aside Department of Environmental mega-malls try to obtain tax- $90 million to move Route 120 Protection to revoke a number exempt status. The list of retail — why? To accommodate this of permits it issued recently for ers reads like a Who's Who of private enterprise. McGreevey Xanadu. any mega-mall in the country. is leaving office. He promised Even as Carlstadt’s tax situa The merchants in Secaucus Mills that this would happen, tion remains unresolved, the and Paramus certainly aren’t so they rammed it through borough braces for increased tax-exempt.” without the proper traffic and traffic, demand on emergency At an Oct. 5 “lease-signing environmental studies in place, services, pollution and other ceremony,” Mills made a pay over the objections of the hear problems. “With the attrac ment of $1.8 million to the ing officers. Mills spent tions they’re planning to build, NJSEA. “Carlstadt paid for that $400,000 a month lobbying for it’s going to be like two big with our lost tax revenue. Their 14 years to get this built in games going on every day, and first payment to the Sports Carlstadt. Thev went to the it will be even worse when Authority once this gets under Sports Authority and got there is a game. You’re going way is $160 million. This is ludi approval in a matter of to bring in an additional 20 Photo, ERPD crous,” said Roseman. months. Somebody's palms are million people and tell me the Ready to roll — East Rutherford Police Officers are pictured in front of their “People are starting to being greased at the state level, traffic situation is going to be understand that this is a bad and I can tell you it’s the Sports alleviated? I’m not stupid and newly qcquired fleet: from left, the special services unit, used for mobile deal,” said Lieberman. Authority. The king isn’t wear neither are my taxpayers,” inspection details, fires and emergencies; the new 4-wheel drive Ford "We negotiated with them ing any clothes.” Roseman said. Explorer supervisors' vehicle, perfect for inclement weather; and one of the for at least nine months. Thev “[On Oct. 21 ], we filed a let And the problem extends many new black-and-white police cruisers. Pictured are Officer Marino stalled and stalled and then all ter to the Army Corps of beyond Carlstadt’s borders, of a sudden the release the Engineers asking them to real with neighboring communities Rotundo, Sgt. Todd McQuade and Officer Stan Rymarz. PILOT agreement, and the ly scrutinize the wetland per differing over the smartest wav Borough of Carlstadt is being mit that’s before them. to proceed in the face of the From BUS on p. 1 The polite ran a radar penalized for their profit,” [Mills./ Mack-Cali] want to fill check to try to prove residents' inevitable. “Win East said East Rutherford Borough Roseman said. seven acres of very sensitive Rutherford took the pittance Monroe Street to Hoboken allegations that buses were Political opponents have wetlands. The application is they did is beyond me: they Attorney Peter Melchionne. Road in Carlstadt. down speeding, “But the buses were said the move created an full of circuitous, self-serving took a loan of $8 million and ‘We ’ve invited Jim McDermott, Washington to Paterson always going the speed limit, “adversarial relationship," and arguments. They sav if the proj Transit's liaison to Avenue eastbound, out to and thev ended up issuing forfeited S20 million in taxes. I Government Affairs, to our charged that Roseman should ect had been built in Carlstadt, can’t fight East Rutherford’s Route 120 and the about .i half-dozen summonses have reached out to state and next work session, and I’m sure Meadowlands. It follows a simi to teachers from Faust School,” it would have been 20 acres, battles for them, but we have he’ll come and listen, he’s federal legislators for help in and so this application should an obligation to fight for quali lar route back, only turning up Melchionne said. reaching a compromise. “Sen. be granted because it's less ty of life in our community. been very nice through all this. Lincoln Place instead of Then earlier this vear, a Sarlo supports the suit,” But there’s probably not much Washington due to the one crossing guard was narrow l\ destructive. That assumes The Sports Authority needs an he can do either.” Roseman said. Freeholder there was some message from exercise in community respon way. New Jersey Transit had missed at the intersection of Richard Mola, who is seeking a God that this project has to be sibility. The object is to make The issue reared its head proposed an alternate route Washington and Randolph. “It ninth term, has pledged to join once again this past month through the Stop 8c Shop lot was proposed that stop signs be built at all. To fill seven acres of sure the parties involved are when a number of area news the suit if re-elected. “Carl wetlands for no good reason treated in a fair and equitable and up Broad Street in put there, and the DPW did it Goldberg was quoted as saving other than because Mills wants wav." papers published letters from Carlstadt, “But then the resi before the council even acted. Carlstadt isn’t getting another it is a throwback to the 1960s residents who were fed up with dents of Broad Street would Then the residents were even cent. That sounds adversarial when we didn’t know better,” the noise of buses, which take have had the same problem,” more unhappy, because the to me,” Roseman added. Lieberman said. “We want the Michelle© I .eader\ 'eiuspapers. net much of the width of these nar Melchionne said. buses had to brake, accelerate row one-wav streets, either Finally, a route that kept to and brake again, making it braking and accelerating at the Hoboken Road, Hackensack even noisier," Melchionne said. foot of Washington Place Street and Paterson Avenue At that point, Arthur and From GOP on p. 12 before turning onto Paterson was proposed. "We had to have Barbara Willging started com Avenue, or laboring up the a public hearing before the ing to meetings. "I can write to Association and service on the from all the Girl Scout troops Mahwah. Yudin served as the steep hill of Lincoln Place to council. Carlstadt would have them, but I'd rather have these Citizens Budget Committee. in the Township in apprecia North West Bergen Countv Hoboken Road. “Lo and had to agree to let them put in discussions in a public forum,” She returned to college to tion for her support of Girl United Jewish Appeal behold, the letters appeared, a bus stop on the westbound said Arthur Willging Oct. 19. obtain certification in English Scouting in Washington Chairman, as well as a trustee and McDermott started calling side of Hoboken Road, and St. “I had requested some noise and in social studies and Township. Recently, Sobkowicz of the Jewish Federation of me. They don’t want the nega Joseph’s Church would have measurements, and I know taught courses in those fields. organized a letter and petition North Jersev, Yavneh Academy, tive publicity,” Melchionne had to agree not to park in they had some people out In the late 1980s, Sobkowicz drive in Washington Township the YM-YWHA of North Jersey, said. front of the church for wed there, but they didn't report obtained her supervisory cer to keep 737 jets from landing and the Jewish Family 8c McDermott declined to dings and funerals so that the their findings back to us. You tificate and is currently super at Teterboro Airport. Children’s Service of North comment, referring questions buses could make the swing can't get a phone call up to visor of related arts and social “Washington Township is Jersey. During Gov. W hitman’s to New Jersev Transit’s Public onto Hackensack Street from somebody in power, so mv next studies. Recently, Sobkowicz under the flight path for administration, Yudin served Affairs Department. Hoboken Road,” said recourse is to attend their earned a master’s degree in Runway 1-19. I’d been working as executive director of the “We’ve been meeting with Melchionne. “We posted the meetings, but I’m trying to be education administration f rom on it with Marge Roukema’s New Jersev Israel Commission East Rutherford borough offi information at the bus stops, patient, take this step bv step New Jersey City University. She office, and I went to a meeting and as administrator of the cials and will meet with them and we had the hearing, which and see if mv mayor and coun works on the district technolo in Hasbrouck Heights. After 1 New Jersey Interagency again shortly to discuss suitable was attended by about 100 peo- cil can get somewhere first,” gy plan; coordinated NetDay, a presented that petition with Coordinating Committee. He alternatives that won’t be detri pie.' said Willging. “I know Mr. volunteer initiative to wire the 800 signatures, the other towns also was the Department of mental to our bus customers,” Then Carlstadt’s Mavor and McDermott has been to meet Waldwick public schools; and up here recognized that it’s an Commerce representative to said New Jersey Transit Council issued a resolution ings in East Rutherford before, teaches information manage issue th.it affects all of Bergen the State of New-Jersey General spokesman Ken Hitchner. “W'e that they would not support but I think that’s more of an ment including desktop pub County," she said. Aviation Study Commission, had a letter over the summer, the Hoboken Road bus stop input device than an output.” lishing. Robert B. Yudin New Jersev Commission on but that’s reallv the only direct due to safety considerations. “I know it’s probably a lot Working with other teach Robert B. Yudin was born in National and Community contact we’ve had with the res "And St. Joe's vehemently more convenient to come to a ers, she has obtained a number Brooklyn and raised in Service, and the Governor’s idents; we've been dealing with refused to give up parking in council meeting and ask us to of competitive grants for inno Belleville. He attended Rutgers Advisory Commission on the borough officials.” front of the church," handle it, but the truth is, the vative student projects. “I have University in New Brunswick Volunteerism and Community The question first arose Melchionne said. New Jersey Transit commis knowledge and experience. where he was managing editor Service. Yudin also served as some five vears ago, when Speaking at the Oct. 19 sioners are a lot more likely to I’m creative, a good problem- of the “Daily Targum,” the col Gov. Whitman’s District 40 Lincoln Place resident Wavne council meeting, Bucato listen to the residents who are solver, everv project-oriented, lege newspaper. Yudin graduat coordinator during her guber Bucato approached the coun referred to an August letter affected,” Melchionne said in a and hard-working,” Sobkowicz ed in 1961 with a major in natorial campaign, as well as cil for assistance with his noise from Newjersey Transit, which subsequent interview. said. “In Washington political science and a minor in being a surrogate speaker for concerns. Then-Councilman mentions this defeated propos Township, we have a similar history. Yudin then entered the Gov. Whitman. He was also a Jerry Winston met with New al. “It offers no other sugges arrangement, and I’m familiar U.S. Navy and was commis member of Gov. Whitman’s Jersev Transit representatives. tions,” Melchionne said. Michelle@I fadei Newspapers. net with this form of government.” sioned an Ensign in the U.S. transition team. Thev looked at some alternate Bucato has an unlisted tele Sobkowicz became active in Naval Reserve at Pensacola, Yudin said he and his run proposals, but then Jerry lost phone number and could not the Bergen County Young Fla. He received his Airborne ning mates are “seriously con the election and the situation immediately be reached for N A T M b H M M t Republican Club in the 1970s Navigator Wings in March sidering” joining Carlstadt’s quieted down,” Melchionne comment. and worked on the Assembly 1962. He served with Naval suit against the NJSEA. “If I am said. Two years ago, the borough CAN PITMAN KEEP campaigns of John Markert, Airborne Squadron (VW-11) elected, I will try to get mv fel Two years later, Bucato blocked the streets with trucks Harold Benel and Gerald and Naval Transport Squadron low Republicans to join appeared with a petition, and to prevent the buses from TAXES DOWN Cardinale. (VR-3). Yudin left the service a Carlstadt as a party to the suit," New Jersey Transit assigned using them, Melchionne said, Sobkowicz was sworn in for Lt. (j.g.) in 1965. he said. “In the end, if the state McDermott to work with East “And that’s when New Jersev NEXT YEAR? her first term on the council in In November 1965, Yudin and tlu* county don’t hold the Rutherford on a compromise. Transit agreed to look at the the Township of Washington in unsuccessfully ran for the N.J. Democrats responsible, it will Ihe 163-164 follows issue yet again.” FAIR, BALANCED, January 1980. She has served State Assembly in Essex be the taxpayers.” UNAFRAID as president and vice president Countv. He was the youngest Yudin was active in the cam of the council many times. She candidate. Yudin is also a for paigns of John Spizziri, Dick Paid for by North Arlington Democratic Club served as council representa mer member of the board of Zimmer, Bob Franks, Marge tive to the Township Planning directors of the Wyckof f Lions Roukema, Scott Garrett, Kathy Cadet programs Board from 1980 to 2000. She Club. He moved to Wyckoff in Donovan, Hank McNamara, FISHER’S CAFE is currently a member of the 1970. Yudin has served two Gerry Cardinale, Nick Felice, offered to youth Bergen County Planning terms (6 years) as an elected Bill Van Dyke and the 2003 Breakfast & Lunch Board. member of the Wyckoff Board Bergen County Republican Civil Air Patrol - Cadet Homemade Soup & Daily Homemade Specials “One thing we have to look of Education. He is also a for candidates. programs offer youth the Delicious Pancake & French Toast Specials at is a regional approach to the mer vice-chairman of the Since 1972, Yudin, with his opportunity of aerospace flooding problems we’re expe Wyckoff Planning Board. He wife, is the owner of Yudin’s education, college scholar 18 Ridfla Park Dr., N.A. 245 Boulevard riencing throughout the coun has been a member of the Appliances in Wyckoff. Yudin is ships, powered and glider pwifciMu R a p ty,” Sobkowicz said. Wyckoff Volunteer Fire married to Susan Bograd flight training scholarships, SB 201 She was sworn into the Department for 26 years where Yudin. They have three chil International Air Cadet Elected Official’s Hall of Fame he served as Chief of Sicomac dren, Judy, Joseph and Vivian Exchange program and 10% Off Lunch Only ($10 or more) with this ad in 2003, and 2004 marks her Engine Co. 3. 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> THURSDAY. OCTOBFR 7ft 2004 OBITUARIES B JOSEPH A. MEEHAN JR. children, Judy Brink, Linda Mr. Sofio worked as an off Lyndhurst. Interment in JACK COMPARETTA Layton, Lorraine Bailey and RACHEL SPALDO set printer for Central letter, Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst. Walter Johnson; his grandchil Fairfield, before retiring in Arrangements made by NORTH ARUNGTON — NORTH ARLINGTON — dren, Jenny, Jackie, Shawna, RUTHERFORD — Rachel 1992. Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Joseph A. Meehan Jr., 78, of Jack Comparetta, 75, of North Maggie, Sean, Tara, Margo, Spaldo (nee Maggiacoma), He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Home, Lvndhurst. Pahrump, Nev., formerly of Arlington, died on Oct. 16, Joel, Steven, Jenny-Beth, 100, of Rutherford, died on He is survived by his wife, Memorial donations may New Jersey, died on Oct. 15, 2004, at the Clara Maass Shannon, Christopher, Oct. 18, 2004. Carmela Sofio (nee Deo) of be made to the Lyndhurst 2004, at the Nathan Adelson Medical Center, Belleville. Heather and Joshua; eight She was born in Itri, Italy. Lyndhurst; his sons, Peter M., Police Emergency Squad, PO Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev. Born in Binghamton, N.Y., great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Spaldo was a dress Christopher and his wife, Box 471, Lvndhurst, NJ 07071. Born in Jersey City, he lived he lived in Kearny before mov Marie Hasemann; and a niece, maker for the Garment Sarita, and Charles Sofio; and there and in Toms River ing to North Arlington 30 Cristina. District in New York City, and a his grandsons, Jose and before moving to Pahrump 30 years ago. Funeral service was held in member of the ILGWU, New years ago. Christopher K. Sofio. EDGAR B. MILLER Mr. Comparetta worked as Parow Funeral Home, North York. Funeral mass was held in Mr. Meehan worked as a a machinist for Union Carbide Arlington. She was a member of St. Sacred Heart R.C. Church, NORTH ARUNGTON — waiter and bartender at the Company in Piscatawav for 25 John’s and St. Nicholas Senior Lyndhurst. Entombment in Golden Nugget Hotel & years. He then worked for Ltec Citizens Club of Jersey City. Edgar B. Miller. 90, died on Holy Cross Chapel Oct. 20, 2004, at his home in Casino in I .as Vegas for 10 Company in Piscatawav and ONCKO H. TAMMES JR. She was predeceased by her Mausoleum, North Arlington. vears before retiring in 1986. Howe Richardson in Wavne husband, Anthony; and a North Arlington. Arrangements made by Born in I itit/. Pa., he lived He served in the U.S. Naw before retiring in 1990. brother, Anthony. Ippolito-Stellato Funeral during World War II and was a He served in the U.S. Navy RUTHERFORD — Oncko in Clifton and Paramus before H. “Bud” Tammes Jr., 80, of She is survived by her chil Home, Lvndhurst. member of the American during World War II. Being dren, Louis and Anthony; her moving to North Arlington in Legion and VFW' of Pahrump. extremely patriotic, he staged Brick, formerlv of Rutherford, 1985. died on Oct. 17, 2004. daughter-in-law, Ellen; three He was predeceased bv his a one-man walk-out until grandchildren, Mark, Dawn Mr. Miller worked as a wives, Frances (nee Mabe) and Union Carbide Company He was born in Rutherford. CLARA M. BENECCH1 supervisor at the Packaging He owned OH Tammes and Derek; three great-grand Barbara C. (nee Richards). agreed to put up a large flag children, Nicole, Daniel and Corporation of America in He is survived by his chil pole and flv the American flag Hardware in Rutherford. LYNDHURST — Clara M Garfield for 16 vears before Mr. Tammes was a lieu Christopher; and her brother dren, Meredith Marks, Jami every day. and sister-in-law, Michael and Benecchi (nee Caputo), 99, of retiring 25 vears ago. Reid, Darla Naidus, Jolette le was an avid model car tenant in the Naval Reserve Whiting, died on Oct. 21. He was predeceased bv his 1 from 1942 to 1946. Mildred Magnor. Meehan,Joseph A. Meehan III collector. He loved antique Funeral mass was held in St. 2004. wives. Winifred Cox (nee and Nora Gallo; his stepchil cars and attended shows when He is survived by his wife, Born in Newark, she lived Davidson) and Agnes (nee Jean (nee Specht); his chil Mary's R.C. Church. dren, George and Harrv ever possible. Rutherford. Interment in in Belleville for main vears, Garside: his sister, Ethel Schalk and Joanne Geisero; 1(1 He had a wood-working dren, Bradley Tammes and then in Lvndhurst for 30 vears, Bushong; and his brothers, Brenda Schwarz; his grand Holy Cross Cemetery, North grandchildren and eight shop in his basement and built Arlington. Arrangements before moving to Whiting two David, Carl and Richard great-grandchildren; his silj- manv book shelves, cabinets, children, Jeffrey, Heather, vears ago. Miller. Brian and Hollv; his great- made by Collins-Calhoun lings, Gregory Meehan. Judv deacon benches and even a Funeral Home, Rutherford. Mrs. Benecchi was a house He is survived by his step Hughes, Peachv Fleming and cradle for his great-grand granddaughter, Lindsev; and a wife. children. Kelli Ann Eger. Rosemary Woods; and his two daughters. sister, Jean Williams. She was a member of the Diane Newman, Pamela Funeral service was held in Friendship Club, East Boston terriers, Rex and Nora. He spend the last vears of PETER A. SOFIO Minnie h and Kevin Cox; 12 Funeral mass was held in his life with his family, enjov- Collins-Calhoun Funeral Rutherford Senior ( enter and grandchildren; his brothers, Our Lady Queen of Peace ing cook-outs, holidavs and Home, Rutherford. Interment the choir. Wilbur. Harvey. Warren, Jav Church, North Arlington. short trips. He also loved in Hillside Cemeterv, LYNDHURST — Peter A. She is survived bv her son, and Ra\ Miller: and manv Arrangements made bv Parow spending time with his friends I vndhurst. Sofio, 70, of Lvndhurst, died Michael Benecchi: her daugh nieces and nephews. Funeral Home, North at Arlington Pizzeria. Memorial donations mav on Oct. 16, 2004, in St. Vlarv’s ters, Jean Lotito and Helen Funeral service was he ld in Arlington. He is survived bv his wife, be made to the American Hospital, Passaic. Chierico; 10 grandchildren Parow Funeral Home, North (•race (nee Bell); his daugh Diabetes Association or to the Born in Bronx, N.Y., he was and 16 great-grandchildren. Arlington. Ohituarv and prayer deadline ter, Therese Wagner and her American Heart Association. a resident of Lvndhurst for 52 Funeral mass was held in is liidav al ~t p.m. husband. Michael; his step Sacred Heart R.C. Church. Community health fair begins Area gears up for blood drives Every 2.5 seconds, someone at the- East Rutherford Blood ing and must bring identifica with Cancer Awareness Walk needs blood. The blood Donors. Faust School al tion showing signature-. A cho- donors participating in the Paterson and Uhland avenues. le-steTol te-si is done- loi e-ach KEARNY — Clara Maass The fair will serve as the fin Arlington and Lyndhurst Rutherford Community Blood In Lvndhurst. a blood drive1 el< me >r. Medical Center, We st Hudson ishing line for the West about breast health. We are Drive will help to ensure that is scheduled on Wednesday, Communitv Blonel Se rvices Division, will host a Hudson Foundation Breast grateful for the show of sup the needs of area patients will Nov. 10, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the is a nou-prolit independent Community Health & Cancer Awareness Walk that port our communities are dis be met. The drive will be held BPO Elks Club, 251 Park Ave. communitv blood center. The Wellness Fair on the campus of steps off from Kearny Town playing for this event.” on Tuesday, Nov. 2. from 1 Every vear, four million ce-nter supplies 37 hospitals the facility', 206 Bergen Ave., Hall Park at 10 a.m. sharp. The fee for adult walkers is p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Elks Americans depend on blood and more than two million res Kearny, on Saturday, Oct. 30. Proceeds from the walk will be $10; $5 for children and stu Club, 48 Ames Ave, transfusions to save their lives idents in Bergen, Passaic. The event, which will run from used to help raise awareness in dents. Children 14 and under Rutherford, in cooperation All blood tvpes arc- needed, Morris, Hudson and Essex 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be held the- community about the must be accompanied bv an with Community Blood especially Tvpes 0- and 04. counties in Ne w Je-rse-v. and in on the upper level of the park importance of breast cancer adult. Walkers will receive a Services. Any healthy individual, agc- Ne-w York Citv, Roc kland and ing garage. Community mem- • detection and treatment. free T-shirt. Another community blood 17 through 75, and weighing Orange- counties in Ne-w York. bers are invited to enjov free “We seek to bridge the' bar For more information or to drive will be held in East at least 110 pounds can donate Walk-ins are always vve-l- educational and interactive riers that divide those who pre-register for the walk, call 1- Rutherford on Thursday, Nov. blood. Donors should eat a e onie. lo sc hedule an appoint displays, screenings, demon need breast care bv asking the 888-SBHS-123 bv Oct. 28. 4, from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. moderate meal before donat ment, c all 201-251-3703. strations and give-aways. A spe community to join us at this Walkers will Ix* accepted at the cial Halloween costume con walk," said Matthew T. registration desk, beginning at test will take place at noon for McClane, chairman, West 9 a.m. at Kearnv Town Hall. all interested children. Hudson Foundation. “Our Businesses and companies Adult health clinic in Carlstadt Participants for the contest goal is to increase awareness in wishing to sponsor this event should register upon arrival at CARLSTADT — The Presbyterian Church. 157 resoure e-s and ongoing med the communities of Kearnv, should contact Rosemarie Carlstadt Board of Health the fair. Harrison. East Newark, North Dressier at 201-955-7016. Division Ave-.. Carlstadt. ic .il supei v isi<>n. announced health services are The clinic provides individ I le alth c*du< ati< >n is given in available te> Carlstadt resi ual and private health asse-ss- relation to all the- needs of dents. Professional staff of the ment and consultation of the- each client, and individuals N ovem ber m enu for N A seniors Health Awareness Regional physiological, social and psy arc- re-fe-i red lo their phvsie ians Program (HARP) e>f chological well-being. Health for specific health conditions. NORTH ARLINGTON — Nov. 24: c hicken cordon bleu; baked chicken. Hackensack University consultation foc uses on blood 1 he- nurse* will follow up on all The North Arlington Senior Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, A reminder that the fashion Medical Center performs the pressure and pulse monitor clients who have a health prol>- Activity Center, 11 York Rd., Nov. 26: closed; show at the Fiesta, Wood- services. ing, changes in weight, ability Ic'in. No appointment is nece-s- offers the following November Monday. Nov. 29: meat Ridge, will be held on The Adult Health Clinic is t<» perform activities of dailv sarv. For additional informa menu: Monday, Nov. 1: chick lasagna; and Tuesday, Nov. 30: Thursday, Nov. 4. sc heduled on Tuesday, Nov. 2, living, medication regime, tion. c all the board of he alth .it en stuffed with broccoli and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the- First availability of financial 201-939-2856. cheese; Tuesday, Nov. 2: closed; Wednesday, Nov. 3: meat loaf and gravy; Thursday. ERPO A sponsors O pen Nov. 4: roast chicken with D efensive driving course at R PL gravy; Friday, Nov. 5: macaroni Tow n M eeting O ct. 29 and cheese; RUTHERFORD — The will be enjoyed for three* ve ars. istration at the- library. This Monday, Nov. 8: Swedish EAST RUTHERFORD — dent. will moderate the- pro Garden State Safety Council The- course is varied, a student payment eove-rs the- c ost of the meatballs; Tuesday, Nov. 9: The East Rutherford Property ceeding. will present a one-dav defen workbook is used. and no lest workshop, materials and DMV boneless sweet and sour chick Owner’s Association (ERPOA) There are crucial issues fac sive driving course on is imposed. transmittal and processing en; Wednesday, Nov. 10: veal will host an Open Town ing the voting public this com Saturday, Nov. 6. from 9:30 The fee for the- course is fees For information, e all the sausage and peppers; Meeting to meet the council ing election, such as rising a.m. t<» 4 p.m.. in the* $40. payable .it the- time- ol reg librarv at 201-939-8600. ext, 7. Thursday, Nov. 11: closed; candidates on Friday, Oct. 29 town debt, Xanadu, business Rutherford Public Library Friday, Nov. 12: breaded fish; at 7:30 p.m., at the Community area revitalization, tax reevalu auditorium. By law. this volun Monday, Nov. 15: stuffed Center (American Legion), ation and town infrastructure tary defensive driving program cabbage; Tuesday, Nov. 16: corner of Grove and Clinton needs. provides participants with a Bereavem ent support at St. Joe’s barbequed chicken; streets. This meeting is open to all two-point reduction on their EAST RUTHERFORD — Anyone- who is grieving ihe* Wednesday. Nov. 17: ground Council candidates will concerned citizens; ERPOA driving record and a 5 percent St. Joseph’s Bereavement death ol a loved one- is invite-d turkey chili; Thursday, Nov. 18: present their views and qualifi membership is not required. discount on their auto insur- Support Group will begin on to share* I lic it thoughts and sliced turkey with gravy; Friday, cations. Additionally, the gen The ERPOA hosts Candidates’ re. Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., feelings. I lie- group will hope Nov. 19: vegetable lasagna; eral public is invited to ques Night so that the public can The point reduction is and will conclude on Dec. 16. I nl lv assisi them with some- Monday, Nov. 22: breaded tion the candidates. Joe make an informed vote on good for five years, and the Sessions will be held in the- Fr. consolation for difficult eon- crab cake; Tuesday, Nov. 23: Collura, ERPOA vice presi Tuesday, Nov. 2. insurance premium discount Justin Room of St. Joseph's Ironiations. Foi further inhu eggplant rollatini; Wednesday, Friary, 120 Hoboken Road, mation, call St. Joseph's East Rutherford. ( 'Imre h at 201-9.39-1) 157.
Photo, Phyllis Bogle Meadowlands Hospital honors Phyllis Bogle — PAROW FUNERAL HOME, INC. N azare Phyllis Bogle, a lifetime 185 Ridge Road resident of Lyndhurst, N orth A rlington Memorial Home, Inc. was recently honored for 201-998-7555 Joseph M. Vi/.uv, Manager SrioiH^ tody xeliquut 25 years of volunteer \J I.K 52 Denise Parow service to Meadowlands N.J. Lie. No. 3802 4(13 Rkiix Ro:ul Hospital. At a recent Elizabeth P arow 1 andhurM, \ I " Volunteer Awards N.J. Lie. No. 3974 2111 -4 3S Dinner," Bogle was pre Henry S. Parow, Mgr. sented with a certificate, N.J. Lie. No. 1937 as well as beautiful long stemmed roses. Offering George Ormsby Savino congratulations are, left Attorney at Law to right, Marty Baicker, senior vice president; Wills and Living Wills Fred Kennedy and Carl Powers of Attorney Mucciolo, members of the board of trustees, 201-438-6801 Meadowlands Hospital 251 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst,Tftf Campus. No charge for initial consultation
4 THE LEADER THURSDAY. OCTOBER 28. 2004
h om m unity briefs ... LYNDHURST — Members CARLSTADT — The Master Masons are invited to Convention at Rutherford of the St. Michael s Leisure Carlstadt Republican Club will attend. High School (public schools Citizens Club were enter hold its annual breakfast on CARLSTADT — The are cleised). The clinic is for tained by a performance from Sunday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to Indies’ Aid Society of the First boys and girls, grades 1-8, and the Two Tones at the noon, at the American Legion Presbyterian Church of is directed by RHS boys’ coach Lyndhurst Senior ('enter on Hall, Third Street, Carlstadt. Carlstadt will sponsor its Brian Gaccione and girls’ Oct. 27 at 11:30 a.m. Frank Donation is $5 for adults; chil monthly luncheon on coach Nick DeBari. Santore and Tony Cucco dren under age 12 are free. Tuesday, Nov. 2, in the com Dates for the clinic are Nov. entertain seniors in clubs and Menu will feature eggs, “Egg munity hall, Third Street and 4 and Nov. 5; times are from 9 AARP chapters and residents Beaters,” ham and breakfast Division Avenue, Carlstadt. a.m. to 3 p.m. If interested in of nursing homes, singing rolls. Roast beef dinners will be obtaining a brochure, call 201- songs from the good old davs. The event provides an served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 410-8206. LYNDHURST — American opportunity to meet and talk p.m. LYNDHURST — The Legion Auxiliary Unit 139, to council candidates Dave Donations are $7 for adults, Lvndhurst Health Lyndhurst, will hold its sixth Stoltz and Walter Siri. Mail $4 for children/students. For Department, under the direc Photo, HSBC annual Pork Roast Dinner on ticket request and check take-out orders and reserva tion of Commissioner Thomas A bit shy — "Phoenix" awaits adoption at the Thursday. Oct. 28, 5 p.m. to 8 payable to the Carlstadt tions, call 201-438-5526. B. Graffam, will offer the* fol p.m., at the post home. Court, Republican Club, c/o The thrift shop will also be* lowing tests in November: Humane Society of Bergen County, 221 Stuyvesant Park and Webster avenues. Councilman Joe Crifasi, 550 open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 — audiologist, 1 Ave., Lyndhurst. She is a spayed 1-1/2 vear-old Donation is $10 for adults, Madison St., Carlstadt, NJ LYNDHURST — The Babe p.m., by appointment; Nov. 9 female Siamese mix, chocolate colored calico with $5 for children; all proceeds to 07072, 201-933-5630. Ruth Baseball League will be — cholesterol, 9 a.m.. bv support the General Fund. LYNDHURST — Gideon holding tryouts for boys and appointment; and Nov. 17 — orgeous blue eyes. She is cute and cuddly, very The menu will include salad, Steele, a participant of the Art girls on Tuesday, Nov. 2, skin cancer, 6 p.m., bv appoint riendly,ly, buth a bit shy. Call the HSBC at 201-896- roast pork, potato, vegetable, Association of Rutherford, will Thursday, Nov. 4 and Friday, ment. 9300 for information. apple sauce, bread and butter, display his “Story-I.ike” photo Nov. 5, 7 p.m., at the For information or to make beverages and dessert. Call graphs in the “Flywav Gallery” Meadowlands Babe Ruth an appointment, call 201-804- 201-933-4120 for information. at the Meadowlands Field. Participants must make* 2500. NUTLEY — The Evening Environment Center, two out of the three tryouts in EAST RUTHERFORD — L egionnaires m eet N ov. 1 Membership Department of Lyndhurst, from Nov. 1-28. order to be picked for a team. St. Joseph’s Church of East NORTH ARLINGTON — will be* discussed, along with a the Woman's Club of Nutlev Steele focuses on the* “deci Registrations will also be Rutherford will celebrate an will sponsor a Tricky Tray on sive moment” for captivating Planning for participation in request to the eligibles of past taken at tryouts. Fee is $75. outdoor mass on Saturday, the borough’s Veteran's Dav and ongoing conflicts, to join Friday. Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. The striking images. His strongest For more information, call Nov. 6 at 10 a.m., in St. event will be held at the Nutlev works come from photograph ceremonies will be* featured at in c'fforts to protect and fur 201-804-2482. Joseph's Cemetery, Ridge* the* business mec*ting of the* ther benefits of veterans. Parks and Recreation ing the surrounding New NORTH ARLINGTON — Road, Lyndhurst, for all the* Building, 44 Park Ave. (lost is Jersey and New York American Legionnaires of Refreshments by Finance The Italian American deceased interred there. Alexander P. Stover Post 37 on Officer Al Riccio will follow S3. Call 201-284-0831 for tick Metropolitan areas. Women’s Auxiliary of North EAST RUTHERFORD — ets. Gideon Steele’s photo Monday, Nov. 1, at 222 River the attendance award being Arlington will he>ld its monthly East Rutherford Seniors, Inc. Road, North Arlington. administered by Executive LYNDHURST — graph reception is scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Nov. holds its meetings on the sec Lvndhurst High School on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. 3, at p.m., at the Kearnv Commander Louis Belasco (Committeeman Edward 8 ond and fourth Tuesday of the will lead the agenda at 8 p.m. Pflugi, with an assist from Past National Honor Society and The public is invited; admis Federal Savings Bank, Ridge* month at 1 p.m., at the new Class of 2008 will conduct a sion is free. Road, North Arlington. after the officers caucus at 7 ('ommander Jim Ferriero. Senior/Civic Center, 37 p.m. Other imminent plans Children’s Tricky Trav on LYNDHURST — The mission of the auxiliary Vreeland Ave. New members Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Commissioner Paul is to hold functions to raise* are welcome. Refreshments Senior Citizens' Building, Passamano Jr., direc tor of the money to help civic charitable and bingo follow the business Shop at Macy^s for U NIC O Cleveland Avenue. Lvndhurst. Lyndhurst Department of organizations and to help fam meeting. Doors will open at noon; num Parks and Recreation, ilies in need. Scheduled events include a RUTHERFORD — The Tickets are $20 each or two for ber calling will begin at 1 p.m. announced that there will be a For more information trip to Caesar’s Casino, Rutherford Chapter of $30. Call Mildred Botti at 201- rickets mav be purchased trip to Showboat Casino in about becoming a member or Atlantic City, on Monday, Nov. UNICO National invites the 933-0640 or Barbara Laborim in advance bv calling Janet Atlantic Citv on Friday, Nov. for more information about 15 (call Catherine at 201-933- public to participate* in a at 201-933-7495 for tickets or Ricigliano .it Lvndhurst High 19. rickets arc* $17 per person, the club, contact Jennie 3153); and a Christmas partv “Friends’ Night at Macv’s” on furthei information. School, 20l-89(>-2100, ext. with a coin return of $17. Paolino, president, at 201-991- at the landmark on Thursday, Monday, Nov. 8. from 7 p.m. to 402'). during the dav or at 201- This trip is open to anv 6980. Dec. 9, noon to 4 p.m., tickets 9:30 p.m. Guests will be* able to 935-1208 in the evening. township resident 21 years of RUTHERFORD — St. available on the* club’s regular receive* a fall fashion presenta NORTH ARLINGTON — age and older. Tickets go on Mary High School in meeting dates. tion, a cosmetic makeover NAJ * m M Children, accompanied bv sale on Monday, Nov. 1, start Rutherford will hold its annu KEARNY — Kearnv Rotary from vendors present, an their parents, are invited to ing at 9 a.m. at the parks al fashion show on Thursday, will sponsor an outdoor flea interview with a personal shop THE SITE the North Arlington Elks' free department. There will be one. Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., at the market on Saturday, Nov. (>. 9 per, light refreshments and a Pumpkin Paint-1 n on Saturday, 55-passenger bus. There will Landmark II in East a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Frank 15 percent discount ticket. EVERYONE IS Oct. 30, from 9:30 a.in. to be no Atlantic Citv trip in Rutherford. For ticket infor Vincent Marina, Passaic and The event will take* place at the 11:30 a.m., in the Elks' park December. For further infor mation, contact Maria Sancilio Bergen avenues, Kearnv. Macv’s Garden State Plaza TALKING ABOUT ing lot, 129 Ridge Road. The mation. call 201-804-2482. at 201-460-8388 or Ellen Rosa New merchandise, col location onlv. Elks will supply the brushes LYNDHURST — The at 973-759-7798 before 9 p.m. lectibles, crafts and a garage Take* advantage of this dis FAIR, BALANCED, and paint; children supply the North Arlington Lodge No. Ticket prices are $36 each. and tag sale section will be fea count savings ticket to begin UNAFRAID pumpkin. 271 F.&A.M. will hold its regu RUTHERFORD — The tured. Call 201-997-9535 for Venn Christmas shopping. Student volunteers from lar communication on third annual Drills for Skills information. Paid for by North Arlington Democratic Club North Arlington High School Monday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., at Basketball Camp will once will help the c hildren decorate the Masonic Temple, 321 again be run on the Thursday their pumpkins and serve Second Ave., Lvndhurst. All and Friday of Teachers < omplimentarv refreshments. LYNDHURST — The Lvndhurst Elks Lodge* No. 1505 will present a “Halloween MICHAEL ANTONELLI Ball" on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 8 p.m. to midnight, at REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS the Lvndhurst Elks Lodge, 251 Park Ave. Tickets are $25, 10 Stuyvesant Ave. which include food, refresh Lyndhurst, NJ ments. costume contest, door prizes and live* music bv 201-926-5913 “('.oi porate Security.” Email: [email protected] For tickets, contact Dave Stuggo" at 201-939-4009 or Michael Antonelli Fax: 201-635-0603 20J-507-1505. Serving New Jersey as a licensed Real Estate Appraiser H ighland G rill S in ce 1994
‘M ovie N ight’ Providing appraisals for: Estates • First Mortgage RUTHERFORD — The Highland Grill, 8 Highland Refinancing • Buy Outs Cross, Rutherford, will present Matrimonial Settlements its “Oldies” Movie Night on Tuesday, Nov. 2, beginning Estimate of Current Value around 7 p.m. Assisted by the follow ing licensed The program will feature a Apprentice Appraisers Popeve cartoon; Chapter 8 of Peterson Oliveira • Elida Manzali • Al Cruz the Phantom Empire, “Jaws of Jeopardy”; and Warner Oland Paul Fudali • Sal Trem m el • Carla Dossantos and Keye Luke in ‘‘Charlie Chan at the (arcus” (while on vacation with his family, EAST RUTHERFORD Charlie is asked to investigate the murder of the owner of a circus). Complimentary coffee will be’served. Call the Highland ( .rill at 201-460-9045 for more information. Open House at Felician College O ur B rand N ew Luxury LODI —^Jydician College fSAVE $5 ON TICKETS! will host an House on C omm unity Is O pening S o o n ! (Offer valid via phone or online with Tlcketmaster code DOI. Valid on all weekday and weeknlght Saturday, Oct. 30 at 9:30 a.m., performances, except Friday evening. Exdudes Front Row and VIP seats. N o double discounts ) at its Lodi campus. Participants will start the Buy tickets at www.disneyonice.com morning with a complimenta ISBEHTT NOV. 16 - 21 Ticket Centers, ry breakfast and meet with fac Arena Box Offices or call ulty and students to learn lim s s s s Tun. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sot. Sun. (631) 888-90 00, (201) 507-89 00, NOV. 16 NOV. 17 NOV. 18 NOV. 19 NOV. 20 NOV. 2 1 about academic programs, 10 30 AMf 10 30 AMf 11 00 AM 1 1 00 AM (212) 307-7171,(609) 520-8383, financial aid, campus activities 3 00 PM 3 00 PM (845)454-3388 7 30 PMf 7 30 PMf 7 30 PMt 7 30 PM 7 00 PM 7 00 PM and NCAA Division II sports ★ Iim c i For Information call programs. (516) 794-9300 Nassau Coliseum High school students and (201) 935-3900 Continental Airlines Arena Call Today To Have Your Name Placed Groups call their families will take a tour of NOV. 23 - 28 (516) 794-9303 Nassau Coliseum both the Ixxli and Rutherford On O ur Information Update List! Tu*. (201) 460-4370 Continental Airlines Arena campuses, followed by lunch w »d. Thu. Fri. Sot. Sun. NOV. 23 NOVI 24 NO* 23 NOV. 26 NOVI 27 NOV. 2t. Ticket Prices: and informal discussion. 10.30 AMf 11:00 AMf 11 OOAMt 11 00 AM $ 15.00 - $22.50 - $27.50 - $32.50 For more informadon or to 3 30 PMf 3 00 PMf 3 00 PM Limited n u m b e r o f Front R ow and V IP nata j g 201-531-9696 7 30 PMf 7 30 PMf 7:00 PMt 7 00 PM 7 00 PM aralbtafe. C el for (fetal*. sign up, call 201-559-6131. 7 30 PM (Swvmi cterfM. hmdkncMd hcik/W ^ *,*) THURSDAY. OCTOBER 9» ocoa THE LEADER ShopRite ol LYNDHURST 510 New York Ave ShopRite of HASBROUCK HTS. Rt.17 & Williams Ave.
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St. M ary students take BCC appointm ent for V FW 4697 A uxiliary to part in European Sum m it R utherford’s G riffo hold m eeting on N ov. 3 RUTHERFORD — Paul er programming training in NORTH ARUNGTON — 2 is Election Day and a request Griffo has been appointed numerous programming lan Planning for assisting the is made to all to exercise their Assistant Professor of guages. needy will be the highlight of right and privilege to vote, and Physical Sciences at Bergen Involved in his the business meeting of the remembrance for peace and Community College, Rutherford community, he Ladies Auxiliary of the Calo- the safe return of our troops. announced Dr. Judith K. has been the Mayor of Sass Post 4697 of the Veterans Winn, president. Rutherford’s representative of Foreign Wars on A resident of Rutherford, to the Teterboro Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, in the Professor Griffo has been Noise Abatement Advisory headquarters, 222 River Road, NJK m w m T teaching at Bergen Committee for 15 years, and North Arlington. Community College since is also a member of several President Ann Nowicki will 1999, as an adjunct faculty other citizen’s groups con open the meeting at 7:30 p.m. FOR THE LATEST member teaching physics. cerned about noise abate and requests that the member Previously, Professor Griffo ment issues for Teterboro ship bring in such items as NA ELECTION was employed as a systems Airport. food, cookies, candy and cof analyst and staff engineer at Bergen Community fee cans. Participation in the NEWS Honeywell International in College is a public two-year post’s Veteran’s Day cere FAIR, BALANCED, Teterboro. coeducational college, monies will be discussed. UNAFRAID Professor Griffo earned enrolling more than 14,000 It is further noted that Nov. his Bachelor's and Master’s students in associate degree Paid for by North Arlington Democratic Club degrees in physics from programs, and certificate Fairleigh Dickinson programs. Classes are offered Staffing Financial Services University in Teaneck. He days, evenings, weekends and Mortgage Loans Made ~ has also completed comput on-line. A ll credit levels approved 100% financing No income verification $100 K ip C enter gears up for Bankruptcy hail outs APPRAISAL Multi family units & co-ops CREDIT
annual Festival o f T rees * S A M E DAV APP R O V AL Cecilia Tehume • 888-202-1099 RUTHERFORD — 55 Kip beautiful display of holiday 201 Rt. I7N Suite 300 • Rutherford, NJ 07070 Center invites local organiza cheer. The community is invit Tel: 201-729-9000 • falconceilfa aol.com tions to join in its annual ed to visit the center during Licensed Mortgage Broker NJ. PA. NY, CT • Yo Hablo Kspanol Festival of Trees and Wreaths. the holidays or to attend some Individuals and groups are of its special events such as the invited to decorate a tree or GLENN D. ELLIOT, CRS, E-PRO, < Holiday Pancake Breakfast REALTOFT*. Broker-Salesm an g g i wreath supplied by the center, Buffet sponsored by ERA Justin Realty Co. Photo, St Mary Elementary and these items are then raf Rutherford Rotary on Sunday, 118 Jackson Ave. fled off to help defray the costs Nov. 21 at 8:30 a.m. and the Rutherford, NJ 07070 Monica D'Alessio, principal of St. Mary Elementary (201)939-7500 x222 Office of the many programs provid Victorian Tea which will be (201)939-0006 Fax School, Rutherford, and Betty Hatler, eighth grade ed by 55 Kip Center. held on Saturday, Nov. 27 from E-Mail: Glenn@GlennElliot com Web: www.GlennSellsNJ.com teacher, present Meg Jaron and Faith Tucker witn well The trees will be decorated 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Office Web: www erajustin com wishes for their trip to Europe. Jaron and Tucker partici on Monday, Nov. 15 between 3 Anyone, or any group, who ERA p.m. and 9 p.m. at the center. would like to participate in this www,GlennSellsNJ com t5”? pated in the "People to People" Future Leaders Summit Wreaths and table-top trees holiday event should call the held in October. should be dropped off by center at 201-460-1600. RUTHERFORD — St From there, thev traveled to Friday, Nov. 12. This year, Mary F.lementarv School in Brussels and visited the there will also be decorated Rutherford announced that Mechelen (Concentration centerpieces for the holidays. two of its eighth grade stu camp to learn more about the The center transforms into SHERIFF’S NOTICE North Arlington, County of Together with all and the existence, amount, or WATER DEPARTMENT OF SUPERIOR COURT Bergen State of New singular the nahts, liberties, validity of any liens and THE BOROUGH OF dents participated in the horrors of the Holocaust. a winter wonderland with the OF NEW JERSEY privileges, hereditaments encum brances on the NORTH ARLINGTON TO CHANCERY DIVISION and appurtenances property which is the sub THE PASSAIC VALLEY “People to People” Future While in France, they toured BERGEN COUNTY thereunto belonging or in ject matter of this sale This WATER COMMISSION DOCKET NO F308002 anywise appertaining and notice is further subject to CERTIFICATION Leaders Summit from Oct. 9- the Lourve Museum, visited Between Plaintiff Federal Tax Lot No 18 in Block No the reversion and Conditions of Sale as set I. MARTIN A GOBBO. National Mortgage Associa 77 remainders, rents, issues forth by the Shenff of RMC. BOROUGH CLERK 15. These outstanding stu The Sorbonne University and Dinner at NAHS tion and Defendant Michael Dimension of Lot Approxi and profits thereof, and also Bergen County OF THE BOROUGH OF J Ross Jr et al mately 52 feet wide by all tne estate, nght, title, The Sheriff reserves the NORTH ARLINGTON. dents, Meg Jaron and Faith enjoyed the view from the W rit o f Execution Date 97 46 feet long interest, use. property, claim right to adjourn this sale BERGEN COUNTY NEW NORTH ARUNGTON — 9/24/2004 Nearest Cross Street Situ and demand of the said from time to time as JERSEY DO HEREBY Tucker, were chosen to repre Eiffel Tower. Shapiro & Diaz LLP ated on the southerly side of defendants of, in, to and out provided by law CERTIFY THAT THE North Arlington High School 406 Lippincott Dnve Suite J Veteran Place, 273 feet of the same, be sold to pay JOEL G TRELLA FOREGOING ORDINANCE sent the United States as good The goal of the “People to Martton, NJ 08053 from the westerly side of and satisfy in the first place SHERIFF WAS DULY ADOPTED AT A will host an International By virtue of the above River-view Avenue unto the said plaintiff the 760877 SPECIAL MEETING HELD will ambassadors on a trip to People” organization is to seek stated wnt to me directed THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO sum of $214,373 19 with Published Oct 28. Nov 4. ON OCTOBER 21. 2004 Dinner in the cafeteria on and delivered, I have levied UNPAID TAXES AND AS lawful interest thereon 11. 18. 2004 SIGNED BY THE MAYOR. London, Brussels and Paris. upon and will expose for encouragement and empower Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 SESSMENTS, TAX, 20 % of the purchase price Fee $137 68 RECORDED IN THE Their tour included visits to sale at public venue at the WATER AND SEWER in the form of Certified ORDINANCE BOOK ment in today’s youth to p.m. For further information, Sheriff's Office in the City of LIENS AND OTHER Check or Cash is required AFTER PUBLICATION AS Hackensack, on Friday, MUNICIPAL at time of sale The property BOROUGH OF REQUIRED BY LAW the House of Parliament, Bank become responsible citizens of November 19, 2004 at one call Mrs. Pereira at 201-991- ASSESSMENTS THE shall be sold subject to all NORTH ARLINGTON M AR TIN A GOBBO. RMC of England, Tower of London o'clock in the after AMOUNT DUE CAN BE liens and encumbrances of ORDINANCE #1923 BOROUGH CLERK the future. noon, prevailing time OBTAINED FROM THE record and the Sheriff Published October 28. 6800, ext. 2064. The property to be sold is AN ORDINANCE AUTHOR LOCAL TAXING makes no representations IZING THE TRANSFER 2004 and Shakespeare’s Theater. located in tne Borough of AUTHORITY expressed or implied, as to AND SALE OF THE Fee $14.75
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The Leader Newspapers 201-507-0376 251 Ridge Road N o v . 6 • Masonry Steps, Belleville Bloomfield Advertising SHOPPING Sidewalks. Patios 1 BR apts. $875. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 TOUR Classifieds Nice 45 yr. old man No fee. NY bus near Part-Time Tutors Call: 201-438-8700 Account Executive READING, PA • Free Estimates seeks woman Age door. All util pd Needed in Rutherford. Fax: 201-438-9022 Opening for selling Newspaper D ead lin e doesn't matter Must 973-429-8444 201-674-4520 201-933-8578 E-mail: [email protected] advertising for the New Leader have money or real es D e c . 1 201-935-1975 tate. 973-715-9586 Newspapers. Just re-launced in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Fridoyot7pm Plumbing and Heating L e g a ls the top weekly circulation in the A. Turiello & South Bergen region, full-time Son Want to Buy Coins the right to reject all bids from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the or Part-time position, high D e c . 7 Hom e Borough Hall All current CHRISTMAS HW BOILER COMPANY Published members of the Rutherford commission, bonus incentives, Improvements 2004 Downtown Partnership are SPECTACULAR Fee $11 75 eligible to vote for the 2005 RADIO CITY US Coins Wanted budget at this time 50K+ attainable first year. Car Published October 28. • Additions-Altera- FREE ESTIMATES ON BOILER; 2004 allow. No benefits. Must have tions T o B u y AIR CONDITIONING, AND WATER Fee $13 00 623 Ridge Road valid NJdriver's license and car. Oct. 12, 2005 HEATER INSTALLATION Township o f Lyndhurst Mediterranean • Kitchens-Base- Top $ Dollar Paid $ (Bergen County) LEGAL NOTICE Will train. SALES AND SERVICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Borough of Carlstadt of Cruise ments Gold Silver Nickel & Copper that an application has been fers for sale in its 'as is ' con RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL filed 6y Omnipoint dition a 1976 GMC 6500 Call any time at 201-401-1020 Communications, Inc as Sewer Cleaner VIN E-mail resume to: • Vinyl-Aluminum FULLY INSURED agent for Om- #TCE676V595479 Sealed Limited Seats Siding mpomt Facilities Network 2, bids will be received no [email protected] or fax I will come to you. LLC with the Township of later than November 15, Book Early Lyndhurst Board of Adjust 2004 at 8 15 P M 201-507-5701 All of the above • Vinyl Replace JIM GORETSKI ment for a use vanance, Call 201-460-3952 for in height variance and prelimi spection All bids should be include Orchestra ment Painting and Paper Hanging 201-988-5654 nary and final site plan ap accompanied by a certified or call seats, Dinner, Trans W indows proval for the construction check or money order repre o f a new wireless senting 10 % o f the 201-310-5161 portation, Taxes,& communication facility urchase price The Tip fo r Dinner. [email protected] consisting of a ioverning Body reserves • Steel Doors-Gut- 35-foot-high monopole dis theg right to reject all bids ters Chris Painting Co. guised as a flagpole and four cabinets of equipment Individuals • Decks-Awmngs installed on the roof o f an Published or Groups existing office building This 2004 rooftop flagpole will reach a Fee $11 75 SHERIFF’S NOTICE SHERIFF'S NOTICE ' c a ll fo r y o u r Free Estim ates! Interior- Exterior height of 70 feet above SUPERIOR COURT SUPERIOR COURT * OF NEW JERSEY information DAVID F. LABES grade and will have three OF NEW JERSEY • CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION • Powerwashing (3) anten-nas installed SHERIFF'S NOTICE 201-998-1268 C a ll MASTER PLUMBER inside at the top Applicant BERGEN COUNTY BERGEN COUNTY • SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO F373601 DOCKET NO F603103 Plumbing License # 11204 also seeks approval of any OF NEW JERSEY 201-438-3663 Water damage repair other variances, waivers, Between Plaintiff GE Between Plaintiff World CHANCERY DIVISION Capital Mortgage Services, Savings Bank FSB and zoning permits, conditional BERGEN COUNTY 973-586-4567 Popcorn ceilings - Siding use permits, special Inc and Defendant William Defendant Dawn Smith ot DOCKET NO F 1860800 D Beaugrand. et al al exceptions and/or any other Between Plaintiff Wells C llA * approvals and/or zoning Wnt of Execution Date Wnt of Execution Date: interpretations requested or 5/7/2003 9/23/2003 Fein, Such, Kahn & Powers & Kirtv Construction that the Board may deem Connors et 20 Years Experience PLUMBING & HEATING LLC necessary so as to Shepard 9 East Stowe Road Suite C Writ o f Execution Date 7 Century Dr Ste 201 Marlton, NJ 08053 construct an unmanned Hill Wallack wireless communications Parsippany, NJ 07054 By virtue of the above facility as described above By virtue of the above stated wnt to me directed stated wnt to me directed and deliv-ered, I have levied The subject properly is lo By virtue of the above G & R B uilder Call: cated in the B (Business) and delivered, I have levied upon and will expose for stated wnt to me directed upon and will expose for sale at public venue at the Repairs & Installations of Zone. Block 210, Lot 21 as and delivered. I have levied 201-896-0292 shown on the tax map of sale at public venue at the Sheriff-s Office in the City of Waterheaters, Boilers & Fixtures upon and will expose for ShenfTs Office in the City of Hackensack, on the Township of Lyndhurst sale at public venue at the and located at 623 Ridge Hackensack, on Fnday, November 19, 2004 Bonded & Insured Sheriff s Office in the City of Fnday, November 12, 2004 “ • one o’clock in the after Road, Lyndhurst, New Hackensack, on • Roofing Jersey A Board of at one o d o c k in the after noon, prevailing time Gutters and Leaders Friday, November 19, 2004 noon, prevailing time The property to be sold Adjustment hearing has at one o'clock in the after Serving Bergen County been scheduled on The property to be sold is lo located in the Boroi -*■ Cell: (201)982-2250 Wednesday,nesday, NovemberI 17, cated in the Township of Lyndhurst, County of 2004, at 7 31 premises situated in the Bor • Siding Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Municipal Building. Valley Bergen, State o f New ough of Carlstadt, County of Jersey Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, Bergen, State o f New New Jersey, at which time Commonly known as 326 Sunset Avenue Jersey. being more Lincoln Avenue. Lyndhurst. Tax Block 28. Lot No 14 you may appear either in particularly described as "■erson or by an attorney NJ 07071 Dimensions o f Lot 100 x Cleaning Homes and Offices follows Tax Lot No 28 in Block No 37 50 • Windows/Doors Ultim ate Gutters Phi'he maps, plans, plat and Lot 20. Block 106 on the application for which 76 Nearest cross street 75 82’ Tax Map of the Borough of approval is being sought Nearest Cross Street Valley from Willis Road Carlstadt Brook Avenue SUPERIOR INTEREST(S) are on file and may Nearest Cross Street be reviewed in the Construe The dimensions of Lot ap Borough of North Arlington Eastern Essential Cleaning Broad Street proxim ately 45 feet wide by holds a claim for taxes due • Decks tion Department's office, lo Approximate Dimensions cated at the Lyndhurst 150 feet long and/or other municipal utili Seam less Gutters Service 56 00 ft x 100 00 ft x 50 00 Situated at a point on the ties such as water, and/or Health Center Building at ft x 100 00 ft 253 Stuyvesant Avenue. southwesterly sideline o f Lin sewer in the amount of Being commonly known as coin Avenue distance ap $2.467 51 as o f 10/3/2003 Lyndhurst, during the 324 Tenth Street, Carlstadt office's normal business proximately 330 feet south Together with all and • Tiles & NJ westerly from itsintersection singular the rights, liberties, Residential & Commercial hours Pursuant to a municipal tax Czura Stilwell, LLC with the southwesterly privileges, hereditaments search dated April 14, 2004 sideline of Valley Brook and appurtenances Attorneys for the Applicant Subject to 2 nd quarter Lifetim e Covers 48 Ringwood Avenue Avenue 2004 taxes $666 56 open, PRIOR LIENS/ENCUM Weekly • Bi-Weekly • Monthly Ringwood, NJ 07456 3rd quarter the amount to • Sheet Rock (973) 835-3500 BRANCES reversion and be determined due 8 1 04 WATER ACCT # 2321, remainders, rents, issues • Next Day Service Dated October 19. 2004 Together with all and Published October 28, OPEN ♦ PENALTY, and profits thereof, and also 2004 singular the nghts. liberties, $196 00 all the estate, right, title, pnvi-leges. hereditaments Fee $33 52 Together with all and interest, use. property, claim • Painting • Carpet Cleaning and appurtenances and demand of the said Residential, Commercial thereunto belonging or in defendants of, in, to and out • Move In/Out anywise appertaining and and appurtenances of the same, be sold to pay ORDINANCE 2004-16 the reversion and thereunto belonging or in and satisfy in the first piece Free Estimates • Post Construction “AN ORDINANCE AMEND remainders, rents, issues anywise appertaining and unto the said plaintiff the • All types of carpentry ING CHAPTER 210 OF and profits thereof, and also the reversion and sum of $162,110.33 with • Total Floor Care THE CODE OF THE estate, nght, title, remainders, rents, issue lawful interest thereon 7 Day Service BOROUGH OF EAST and profits thereof, and also 2 0 % o f the purchase pnee • Rubbish Removal RUTHERFORD ENTITLED estate, nght. title, in the form of Certified PA R KS AND defendants of, in, to and out Check or Cash is required Licensed & insured • Clean Outs RECREATION AREAS' TO of the same, be sold to pay at time of sale The property ESTABUSH RULES AND and satisfy in the first place defendants of, in, to and out shall be sold subject to alt Free Estimates 1-866-334-8837 REGULATIONS FOR THE unto the said plaintiff the of the same, liens and encumbrances of SKATE PARK” sum of $111,068 72 with be sold to pay and satisfy in record and the Sheriff 20% Senior Citizen discounts 18 Years in Business Fully Insured lawful inter-est thereon the first place unto the said m akes no representations 201-681-9636 I OaSM SPtR apal 20 % of the purchase pnee plaintiff the sum of expressed or im Clerk of East Rutherford, do in the form of Certified $171.246 10 with lawful plied. as to the existence, 201-893-0656 hereby certify that the Check or Cash is required interest thereon «------.— Ordinance ------amount, or validity of any 201-933-6500 foregoing at time of sale The property 20 % of the purchase price liens and encumbrances on passed by the Mayor and shall be sold subject to all in the form of Certified the property which is the Council at their meeting liens and encumbrances of Check or Cash is required subject matter of this sale held on the 19th day or record and the Sheriff at time of sale The property This notice is further subject October 2004, a quorum makes no representations shall be sold subject to all to Conditions of Sale as set Le ga ls Le ga ls being present expressed or implied, as to liens and encumbrances of forth by the Sheriff o f Danielle Micci. RMC the existence, amount, or record and the Shenff Bergen County. Published October 28, validity of any liens and makes no representations The Sheriff reserves the separate deeds, so my Jacqueline Carey permit the construction of a 2004 encumbrances on the expressed or im-plied, as to Applicant two family dwelling wil LEGAL NOTICE nght to adjourn this sa le mi daughter Jacqueline and Fee $12 00 property which is the sub the existence, amount, or from time to time a s iRUBISL Salvatore Bocchino can October 21, 2004 driveway length from The Borough of Cartstadt APPLICATION offers for sale in its 'a s is' ject matter of this sale This validity of any liens and provided by law. Address 342 Maple build a house for their family Published October 28, 2004 front property notice is further subject to encumbrances on the line to the garage door open condition a 1990 Chevy JOEL G TRELLA Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ in a residential zone This Fee: $22 05 Conditions of Sale as set property which is the SHERIFF ings o f approximately 54 Caprice VIN PUBLIC NOTICE 07071 use is not permitted in this LEGAL NOTICE The Rutherford Downtown forth by the Sheriff of subject matter of this sale 760477 zone under Township feet, at the property located #1G1BL5474LA157753. The Borough of Carlstadt of Block#: 144 Lot#: 5 & 6 Sealed bids will be received Partnership Board of Trus Bergen County This notice is further subject Published: Oct 28, Nov 4, Please take notice that on Ordinance #2067 This NOTICE OF at 251 E. Pierrepont fers for sale in its 'a s is ' con The Sheriff reserves the to Conditions of Sale as set Avenue, Rutherford. New no later than November 15, tees Meetings for 11. 18,2004 Wednesday, November 10. notice is being published DETERMINATION dition a 1989 Chevy S/10 November and December right to adjourn this sale forth by the Sheriff of Fee $125 28 pursuant to the 2004 at 8:15 PM. 4X4 Pickup VIN 2004, at 7:30 p.m., in the of the Zoning Board of Call 201-460-3952 fo r in will be changed to 7 p.m on from time to time as Bergen County Municipal Building located at requirements A d ju s tm e n t o f th e #1GCDT19Z62235185 provided by law The Sheriff reserves the tion has been filed in the of spection Ail bids should be Thursday, November 18, Vs Hey Brook Avenue, “*■ o f R u th e rfo rt Sealed bids will be received 2004, and 7 p.m on JOEL G TRELLA nght to adjourn this sale Lyndnurst, NJ; a public fice of the Secretary of the accompanied by a certified no later than November 15, v J e rs e y check or money order Thursday, December 16. SHERIFF from time to time as A notarized affadavit hearin g of the Lyndhurst PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Board, and is available there 2004 at 8:15 PM 760115 for inspection. representing 10 % of the 2004, in the Committee of provided by law will automatically be Planning Board in for the inspection THAT the Board, at a meet CaH 201-460-3952 for in the Whole Room at Published: Oct 28, Nov 4, Zoning Board of Adjustment purchase price The JOEL G TRELLA connection with a request during normal working ing held on Tuesday. spection Ail bids shouid be Rutherford's Borough Had. 11. 18, 2004 SHERIFF mailed to advertisers hours, at the Construction Michael Sartori. Secretary Governing J reserves accompanied by a certified for a minor subdivision October 12, 2004, m ade the the right tc In addition, the RDP Board Fee $132 72 760434 certifying proof of pub That I, Barbara Carey, be Department, located at 253 following determination: Published: October 28, 2004 check or money order repre Fee $15.00 of Trustees has scheduled Published: Oct 21, 28, Nov lication within five busi permitted to divide my Stuyvesant Avenue (The Application senting 10 % of the the Vote on its Budget for 4. 11,2004 property at 342 Maple Lyndhurst Health Center). purchase rice The Monday, November 8, 2004, Fee: $136.44 ness days. Fn $5.00 Avenue, Lyndhurst, into two Lyndhurst. NJ 07071 Governing Body reserves
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