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Harrington Park

New Jersey

BULK RATE

ECR WRS

2008 GOVERNING BODY

MAYOR Paul A. Hoelscher

COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tom Betancourt Planning Board Board of Adjustment Construction

Mary Dunlea Recreation Environmental Sanitation

Lynn Lander DPW, Recycling Building & Grounds Personnel Performance & Eval.

Glenn A. Luciano Finance Admin. & Executive Grants Newsletter

Jorden N. Pedersen Police Municipal Court Public Assistance

Michelle Ryan Fire Board of Health Liaison Board of Ed.

Borough Hall 85 Harriot Avenue PO Box 174 Harrington Park New Jersey 07640 201-768-1700

www.hpboro.net

Harrington Park’s

Newsletter November 2008

Borough Hall Closed

Thurs. 11/27 & Fri. 11/28

For Thanksgiving

Postal Customer

Local

Absentee Ballot Application forms are available at Borough Hall or on line at www.hpboro.net If your child is away at college and wishes to vote– they may do so by absentee ballot.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS: In-person applications will be received at the County Clerk’s office up to 3pm on Monday, November 3, 2008.

ELECTION DAY Nov 4th

6am-8pm Polling Places: Districts 1 and 3 Borough Hall District 2 HP School

Emergency Medical Information - Additional forms are

available at Borough Hall. Please stop by and pick up as many

as you need.

FLU VACCINE

For HP Residents Only- 65 years or older

Wed. Nov. 12, 2008

At Borough Hall

10am-11am

Must present Medicare Part B Card

Residents under 65 must present a note from their physician

POLICE DEPARTMENT

201-768-2100 Chief David J. Moppert

www.harringtonparkpolice.com

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BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION

Thomas E. Simpson, Fire Marshal

201-768-2585 201-321-9550

tsimp07640@aol.com Re: HP Resident

Before any residence is rented, leased

or sold, a required Smoke Detector/

Carbon Monoxide Detector, and Fire

Extinguisher compliance inspection is

required by the Fire Marshal-Contact

the Building Dept.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT

Russell Lowe, Chief 201-768-0417

5th Annual Santa Fire Truck

Visit Dec. 13th-14th. Flyers will

be sent out in late Nov. to sign up.

The HPFD asks everyone to keep

our troops oversees in their

thoughts and prayers. HPFD’s

Assist. Chief Brian McElroy is

currently serving his second tour in

Iraq. We extend our best wishes to

Brian and his family. __________________________________

HP VOL. AMBULANCE CORPS

John Bagli 201-768-9547 hpvac526@gmail.com.

WE ARE IN DESPIRATE NEED OF

VOLUNTEERS AND WILL HELP

TRAIN YOU-PLEASE JOIN AND

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

INFORMATION

REVERSE 911

201-768-1700

BUILDING DEPARTMENT Nicola A. Lepore 201-768-2585

Construction Code Official

Zoning Official Electric, Plumbing and Fire

Inspections 201-768-7110

hpbldgzoning@optonline.net

Building Official Hours:

Tuesdays– 9:30am-1pm

Wednesday 11am-1pm

Thursday from 1-3pm.

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DPW

Mark Kiernan

201-768-0944 Recycling Pick-up for plastics and

cans– Mon. November 3.

Leaf Pick-up-Rake your leaves to the

edge of your property. Do not block

curbs or storm drains. Remove sticks

and branches.

Garbage -Once a week pick-up on

Wednesdays starting Nov. 1

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BOARD OF HEALTH Joan Gaffney 201-768-8790

Our Town Nurse, Cathy Flagg will be

doing blood pressure screenings at

Borough Hall:

2nd Wednesday of the month

from 10am-11:45am

3rd Wednesday of the month

from 11am-11:45am

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TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE 201-768-1588

Property Taxes due

Nov. 1, 2008 ____________________________

Susan S. Nelson, RMC, CMR

Borough Clerk and Registrar

201-768-1700 hpboro@optonline.net

Raffle Licenses– Raffles or 50/50s, come

in to get all the forms and paperwork.

Pet Licenses– If your beloved pet is no

longer with you, please contact Borough

Hall so we may update our records.

Pet owners are asked to pick up and

properly dispose of pet waste.

All dog and cat licenses expire on Dec.

31st. New licenses are to be paid by Jan.

31st. If your pet’s rabies expires before

October 31, 2009 you will need a new shot

before a license an be issued.

Notary Public– 10am-4:30pm, and

certain evenings. Please do not sign

your documents beforehand. Resident Feedback- Please call my office

or email me at hpboro@optonline.net and I

will be sure to pass the information to the

appropriate personnel. There is also a

form on the Borough website at

www.hpboro.net that can be filled out and

sent in.

Registrar-Marriage License and Civil Union

applications and Domestic Partnership

agreements-by appointment

For Certified copies of Marriage licenses,

Civil Unions, Domestic Partnerships, Birth

and Death Certificates-please call ahead.

I can only CERTIFY the event if it occurred

in HP.

Borough Hall News

Clerk’s Corner….

FREE RABIES VACCINATION

PROGRAM

DPW GARAGE

66 SCHRAALENBURGH ROAD

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

1PM - 2PM

CALL 201-768-1700 FOR

INFO. ON RABIES CLINICS

IN NEIGHBORING TOWNS.

BOROUGH MEETINGS

8 pm at Municipal Center except where noted

Mayor and Council:

Agenda Meeting:

Regular Meeting:

PLANNING BOARD: Nov. 11

BOARD OF HEALTH: @ 7:30pm Nov. 3

RECREATION COMMISSION: NOV. 19

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Nov. 20****

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: Nov. 5

MAYOR’S OPEN HOUSE: by appointment

LIBRARY BOARD: 7:30 pm at Library Nov. 5 & 19

GENERAL COURT SESSIONS: 2nd Thurs. at 5:30 pm

Office open 1:30 pm through court

Court Administrator: Lindsay Taglieri 201-768-0500

Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 1:30-4:00 pm Tues. 9:00-11:00 am

Lindsay.Taglieri1@judiciary.state.nj.us

RECREATION COMMISSION

Chris Apostle, Chairman 201-767-0779 Look for additional information: www.hp-sports.org

Help support HP’s Sports Program

Indoor Soccer Reg. is underway for children 1st-8th grade.

To sign up: www.hp-sports.org

Call Steve Misa, Commissioner for info 201-784-3622

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HP LIBRARY-Judy Heldman 201-768-5675 Mon., Wed., Thurs. 10am-9pm Tues. & Fri Noon-5pm

Sat. 10am-1pm & Sun. 1pm-4pm

Art Exhibit– Month of November

Once again, we are proud to exhibit the watercolor and

acrylic paintings of resident artist and teacher, Holly

Ciccoricco. “A Sense of Place” includes a variety of

scenes from around the area.

Monday Night Madness-November 17 at 7pm

“Lego Contest” Bring your imagination– Prizes!!!

Please sign up in advance.

Election in the Library-Vote for your favorite book. Fill

out a ballot and see which book wins on Nov. 4th.

Reading to Rover– Fall schedules are now available.

Tales for Tots-Ages 18mos and up Wed. 10am-10:30am

Little Listeners-Ages 3-5 Thurs. 2pm-2:30pm

Library Book Group-Tues. Nov. 25 at 1pm.

A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN by Virginia Wolf

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY– Lynne Warshavsky Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm.

BEADS, BEADS, and more BEADS….

Looking for holiday gifts? November 17-7pm, come

peruse a large collection of handmade beaded jewelry from

Uganda at very affordable prices! Catch up with friends

and neighbors, have some refreshments and enjoy.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Ann Lott Bistritz, 201-768-1714

HP Naturally…. Sponsored by HP Girl Scout Troop 702

Fall is a great time to get outside and enjoy HP

Naturally. Take a walk at Highland Field, feel the

chill in the air, watch the kids play soccer and sip a

cup of hot chocolate from the hut. Not only are the

trees beautiful while walking on the track, but you

may be able to admire a red tailed hawk circling

overhead and see the busy squirrels!

Did you ever wonder what happens to all the leaves in

town? The town requires that you

rake your leaves to the curb for the

DPW to vacuum up. They are then

dumped on the compost pile at

Highland Field along with other

vegetative waste and they decompose into rich earthy

compost to feed to your lawn and plantings. Stop by

the Recycling Center and screen some to bring home.

Happy raking!

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Our vote for the most gorgeous fall tree is the maple at

the corner of Lafayette and Harriot. Check it out!

MAYORS OUTREACH TASK FORCE

Confidential HOT LINE for those who need help

201-768-0873

Monday Nov. 17th-7:30pm AT the HP LIBRARY Program is available to ALL residents if needed.

Anyone who would like to provide any form of help

to neighbors i.e.: raking, snow shoveling, driving, etc.

please contact Ann Bistritz at 201-768-1714 and we

will place your name on the list. For more

information or assistance please call

Ann Bistritz at Borough Hall– 201-768-1714 or

Reverend Kaden- 201-768-2457

SAVE THE DATE….

ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER-DEC. 5TH

For Info call Robin Martin 201-660-8661

TOWN NEWS

Cub Scout Pack 111 John Gorman 201-750-6989

Gorman.john@epa.gov

New Scouts & Volunteers welcome

Meetings 7pm Community Church

Nov. 12- “Seeds of Kindness”

Nov. 19– Dine to Donate at

Applebee’s in Northvale. 10% of your

bill will be donated to the Cub Scouts.

Email John @Gorman.john@epa.gov

for a flyer.

Popcorn Sale: Thank you to all those

who have showed their support for our

major annual fundraiser. This money

allows us to continue a program that is

both fun and educational.

Girl Scouts of Harrington Park Robin Martin 201-660-8661

robinmartin73@optonline.net

Laura Latrenta 201-750-2013

Llatrenta@aol.com

Information Hot Line– 201-768-3748

Annual Square Dance

Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 1:30pm

Boy Scout Troop 616 Tom Betancourt 201-750-3330

tomscourt@gmail.com

Meetings-Mon. at the Comm. Church.

The Boy Scouts collect used computer

ink cartridges and cell phones to

recycle. Drop them off at Borough

Hall.

Thank you to all those who supported

our 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner in

October.

Co-ed Venture Crew

Ages 14-20

William Greenbaum 201-214-3646

whg429@gmail.com

Offerings include, high adventure,

outdoor experiences, backpacking,

canoeing, tours, and so much more.

Home and School Association www.hphsa.com

Mary Oakes, President

Jr. Women’s Club of Harr. Park Kathleen Jaeger 201-750-1949

Leslie Galioto 201-750-4998

Meetings 2nd Wed. - monthly meeting

at 7:30 pm upstairs at the Library.

Holiday Breakfast-Dec. 6, 2008

$10pp-kids under 2 are free. Join us

for pancakes, prizes, music and face

painting, plus a surprise visit from the

North Pole!

Tix: N. Benasillo 201-750-7099

dnb613@msn.com

Annual Spelling Bee-Jan. 22nd

Welcome Wagon– New in town-call

Brandy to receive our special basket.

First Friends Playgroup

FirstFriendsHP@aol.com

www.FirstFriendsHP.com

First Friends is a non-denominational

playgroup for babies, toddlers and their

caregivers. Registration is ongoing.

All members are eligible for

discounted tix for child friendly shows

such as the circus and Disney On Ice.

We still have room in our 1&2 year-

old groups.

Harrington Park Lions Club Pat McHugh, President 201-784-9658

Congrats to John Dunlea for receiving

the Lion of the Year Award.

Christmas Party-December 6th

7:30pm at Valley Brook Country Club.

If you would like to join us call

Rob Joles for tickets-201-768-5329

DJ and Dancing….too!

Annual Tree & Menorah Lighting at

Lions Corner.

December 7th at 5pm. Come hear the

Brownies sing. Afterwards, the HP

Fire Department will supply treats, hot

chocolate and donuts, along with a hay

ride at the Fire Department.

Annual Raffle will be held Dec. 6th.

$2000 Travel Gift Certificate. To

purchase tickets contact any Lions

Club member.

From the Mayor’s Desk…(con’t. on back page) SEVEN IN A ROW

On Saturday, October 10, 2008, the Community Parks Project held our Annual 5K Run/Walk. As in

the past six years, it was a great success. Approximately $10,000 was raised. All of this money goes to

improve our parks and recreational facilities.

Since 2001, the CPP has initiated and/ or overseen the following projects: Planning renovations of the

town’s 3 playgrounds, initiation and planning of the Highland Field jogging path, securing grants, providing

matching funds in order to secure open space grants from the state of NJ, support of other groups seeking

support for their projects, planning and purchasing of a fitness circuit to be installed around the fields at the

HP School.

A special thank you is extended to Mary Dunlea, Jodi Bogen, Stella Farrell and Barbara Muscariello

for all the time and energy that went into making this such a successful event.

Harrington Park winners or leaders in the various categories are as follows: Stephen Brunnquell (Race

Winner) Neil Amdur, Cheryl Carley, Joseph Carley, Kristen Eckmayer, Oudou Kalla, Will Maltin, Randy

McGeorge, Anthony Pinto, Cecilia Pinto, Madalyn Pinto, Theresa Riley, Susan Steele, Jamie Zavardino.

Club 60

Ed Higgins, President

Membership call Olive: 201-768-3150

"The Friendly Club" of Harrington Park

Meetings are the 2nd Fri. of every

month, (except July & August) at the

Community Church. All senior

citizens, men & women, from

surrounding towns are welcome to join.

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ALL SENIORS-Don’t forget to vote!

CHAIR YOGA at Boro Hall FREE TO ALL RESIDENTS

THURSDAYS AT 11AM.

Harrington Park Woman’s Club

Margaret Sommer 201-768-8159

Barbara Savoye 201-768-6825

Meeting-Nov. 11th, 1pm– HP Library

We will be packing cookies for Meals

on Wheels– please donate clean 1-lb

coffee cans for this project. Drop them

off at 100 Martha Rd.

Nov. 17-Dec. 6 Annual collection of

Gloves, Mittens, Hats and Scarves for

the Office of Children, Hackensack.

Collection box at the HP Library.

A special thank-you to Bob Shortal for

his excellent presentation on HP’s

Volunteer Amb. Corps. We are in good

hands!

Garden Club of Harrington Park

Gerri Gibney 201-768-2615

themerchantmouse@aol.com

“Cottage Gardening” Nov. 6, 2008, 7:30 in HP Library

Ornamental horticulturist Amanda

Caton will show how to translate

this style of English garden for the

American home.

HARRINGTON PARK POST

OFFICE Mark M. Hannan, Postmaster

201-784-6754

Historical Society Gerri Gibney 201-768-2615

themerchantmouse@aol.com

“To Speak of Golda”

A one-woman presentation on the life

of Golda Meir. Performed by Rosann

Pellegrino, researcher and performer of

the stories of various women in history.

Meeting-Nov. 3, 7:30pm at Library

Smile Forever Foundation Janice Raymar 201-767-8225

www.smile-forever.org

American Legion Post #30 Bob Shortal 201-768-9577

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ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

PBA 233

Around Thanksgiving week, members

of PBA 233 will be collecting

new/unused toys for local hospitals,

individuals and organizations that are in

need this holiday season.

Bring your toys to the Police Station on

LaRoche Avenue.

This is a combined effort between

Alpine, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest,

Emerson, HP, Haworth, Hillside,

Norwood, Northvale, Old Tappan, Park

Ridge, Westwood and Wash. Twp.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Rev. Diane Lynn Rhodes 201-768-0819

standrewhp@gmail.com

www.standrewsharringtonpark.org

Inter-Religious Fellowship

Homeless Shelter

Saturday evenings. Volunteers needed

to help with meals for Shelter guests.

All helpers welcomed and appreciated.

Call Paul Shackford 201-768-6885

Election Night

Fish & Chips Dinner $11 each Orders taken through Nov. 1st.

Pick up between 5:30pm-7:30pm

at the church on Nov 4th

To Order call: Anne K at 201-768-0427

or Melinda D at 201-768-4963

Our Lady of Victories

Roman Catholic Church Fr. Bryan Adamcik Deacon Al McLaughlin

201-768-1706

Weekend Mass Schedule: Sat. 5pm,

Sun.: 7:30, 9:30, 10:45am, 12 noon and

6pm. Latin Mass-Sunday 8:15am

Veteran’s Day Food Collection

Nov. 8-9

Thanksgiving Food Collection

Nov. 22-23 non-perishables can be left

in the Church vestibule. Froz. Turkeys

Nov 23 between 9:30-12:30.

Community Church Reverend Kaden: 201-768-2457

cchp@verizon.net

Annual Bazaar-Nov. 22 10am-3pm

Crafts, Book-Nook, White Elephant,

silent auctions and homemade food.

Profits support missions near and far.

Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve

Service will be held at St. Andrews,

8pm Nov. 26. Trinity Reformed

Church, OT will join.

Parents Day Out Mon– Thurs.

9am-2:30pm following the school

calendar. An hourly fee is charged.

Take advantage of this program for 2hrs

or all 20hrs. Call 201-768-2457.

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

SUPPORT HARRINGTON PARK BUSINESS OWNERS…. ARCHITECT ARCHI-TAP DESIGNS 48 Cooper Place, Harr. Pk. 201-280-2966 Tommy Perides architap@optonline.net APPARELMENS SOCIETY MEN 256 Westwood Avenue, Westwood, NJ 201-722-9300 MaryAlice Snyder Farella-HP resident Society256@aol.com Premium Denim. Apparel, Shoes and more for the fashion conscious male.

AUTO DETAILING

EXPERT CAR CARE Closter, NJ 201-784-8116 Bill Barbieri Complete Auto Detailing-Pick up & Delivery-25 years of quality work

AUTO REPAIR

HARRINGTON PARK GARAGE Foreign & Domestic repairs 72 Schraalenburgh Road, Harr. Pk. 201-768-0316 John R. Beahm carbug55000@yahoo.com A family business since 1919

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING/ DRAINAGE

BONDED WATERPROOFING SERVICES, INC. 65 Woodbine Street, Bergenfield, NJ 201-385-9191 Louis Alloro www.bondedwaterproofing.com

CAR DEALERSHIP JOE & JIM CARLEY’S WYCKOFF FORD 395 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff 201-891-4445 Joe Carley Jr. - HP resident since 1956 www.wyckoffford.com CAREER CONSULTING/COACHING CAREER TRANSITIONS RESOURCES, LLC 201-297-1659 Jeff Brockman jeff@careertrinc.com www.careertrinc.com

CHILD CARE VITALE CHILDCARE 70 Dorotockey Drive, Harr. Pk. 201-767-3740 Cathy Vitale cmvitale@optonline.net

COMPUTER SERVICE /REPAIR / NETWORKING HELD COMPUTER PO Box 93, Harr. Pk. 201-767-3171 Steve Beubis steveb@heldcomp.com Full service computer support for home and office.

CUSTOM REMODELING BLUEFIELD DEVELOPERS, INC. 14 Elm Street, Harr. Pk. 201-768-1613 Bob Frank Serving Harrington Park over 100 Years! DOG CARE/KENNEL/GROOMING THE PET LODGE 272 Cedar Lane, River Vale, NJ 201-666-4441 Richard & Elizabeth Massey thepetlodge@gmail.com Your local full kennel service/grooming insured and bonded. DOG TRAINER AMANDA’S NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS! Family Style Pet Dog Training Amanda Berk, BA, ACO, APDT Personal In-Home Lessons Group Classes at Fine Pet Care Stores www.atreat4dogs.net atreat4dogs@yahoo.com

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR CRM ELECTRIC CO. INC. LICENSE #14317 Insured and Bonded 186 Tappan Road, Harr. Pk. 201-784-7487 crmelec@verizon.net Michael Casenta & Colleen Connors Casenta

METROELECTRIC CO, INC. LICENSE #9149 196 Leonia Avenue, Bogota 201-487-0999 Rob Budinich rcb@metro-e.com www.Metro-E.com

AMP’D UP ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC 20 Valley Ave. Apt. A18, Westwood, NJ 201-358-0351 Michael Keating ampdup@ampdupelectrical.com www.ampdupelectric.com No job too small-don’t hesitate to call!

EYECARE SERVICES & OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIAN

JANET M. HELMS OD One Sears Drive,-4th Fl., Paramus, NJ 201-599-0123 Janet M. Helms jmh2020@optonline.net eyecare4you.net

FAMILY DENTISTRY JAMES H. DYKSTRA, DDS 1 Park Street, Harr. Pk. 201-768-0106 James H. Dykstra

FENCING CONTRACTOR NAVALNY FENCE SYSTEMS 392 Lafayette Road, Harr. Pk. 201-767-6005 Sergio Navalny www.navalnyfencesystems.com “Professional installations right in your back yard”

GIFTS-PERSONAL AND BUSINESS

SCOTTNETWORK GIFTS 472 Harriot Avenue, Harrington Park 201-784-2941 Laura A. Scott scottnetwork@team100.com www.scottnetworkgifts.com HAIR SALON SHINE STUDIO 68 Schraalenburgh Rd, Harr. Pk. 201-564-7172 Linda Oberman shinestudio@optonline.net Great cuts, Color and Blow-outs

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING H & D SERVICES LLC 59 Downing Place Harr. Pk. 201-784-1675 Daniel Entriken hdserv@yahoo.com

IDEAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL, INC. PO Box 181 Harrington Park 201-767-1166 idealtempcntrl@aol.com Bob & Carolyn Bischoff

INSURANCE COMMUNITY INSURANCE GROUP Your Partner in Protection 251 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 201-444-4426 Bob & Jeff Hargrove www.thecig.com

EIFERT, FRENCH AND CO., INC. Your local independent insurance agency 86 County Road, Tenafly 201-568-8884 Brian H. Eifert, CPCU, AAI www.efk.com

STATE FARM INSURANCE Insurance and Financial Services 294 Harrington Ave. Suite 6, Closter 201-768-7283 Dan DeSimone, Agent www.dan.desimone.bumu@statefarm.com

LANDSCAPE DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION SCOTT LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC. Commercial & Residential 472 Harriot Avenue, Harr. Pk. 201-767-0326 Anthony Scott scottlandscape@aol.com www.scottlandscapedesign.com LEGAL LAW OFFICE OF MITCHELL E. INGATOFF CERTIFIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEY Serving No. and Central NJ 800-400-6908 Mitchell@meignatoff.com www.meignatoff.com

Don’t Forget to Vote….Tuesday, November 4, 2008

MASSAGE & REFLEXOLOGY QUALITY TOUCH - THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 36 Ward Way, Harr. Pk 201-739-3566 Marion Cole RN Massage Therapist NCTMB/Reflexologist NBCR

Gift certificates Available

MEATS AND GROCERIES HARRINGTON PARK MARKET 98 LaRoche Avenue, Harr. Park 201-768-0615 Joseph Matzelle MORTGAGES INDYMAC BANK, FSB 312A St. Nicholas Ave., Haworth 201-501-8800 Robert P. Barker rbarker@imb.com

NAIL SALON HARRINGTON NAILS 68 Schraalenburgh Road, Harr. Pk. 201-767-7579

PAYROLL THE BACK OFFICE 201-767-8500 Lori Greaves Navalny http://yourpayrollsolution.net “The Small Business Specialists” PAINTING AND POWERWASHING STEVE’S PAINTING & POWERWASHING 52 Harriot Avenue, Harr. Pk. 201-768-5836 Steve Baker

PET SITTING SERVICE

PET WATCHERS (Est. 1984) Vacations/ daily care 7 The Parkway, Harr. Pk. 201-370-8002 John & Diana Viar Insured/Bonded, owner -operated

ANYTIME PET CARE, LLC Pet sitting, Dog Walking, Training www.anytimepetcare.com 201-519-5065 Terilyn Delfino Insured/Bonded

PLUMBERS

TC THOMPSON PLUMBING & HEATING LLC LIC # 5786 26 Spring Street, Harr. Pk. NJ 201-767-3138 Tom Thompson TC174@prodigy.net All your plumbing needs, Est. 1976. POSTAL AND SHIPPING SERVICES

GOIN’ POSTAL UPS, FEDEX, DHL, USPS, HANJIN EXPRESS 463 Livingston St., Norwood, NJ 201-660-7900 Fax:201-660-7901 Young Jun Kim norwood@goinpostal.com Goinpostal.com

PRINTING-COPYING-GRAPHICS-MAILINGS

PINNACLE PRESS INC. Quality offset printing 41 Prospect Street, Midland Pk. 201-652-0500 Howard Siegel hsiegel@bellatlantic.net www.printatpinnacle.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS KERMISH-GEYLIN PUBLIC RELATIONS 4 Park Street, Harr. Pk. 201-750-3533 Michael Geylin info@KGPR.com www.kgpr.com

JAFFE ASSOCIATES PR, marketing and crisis communications For lawyers and law firms 201-767-2690 Liz Lindley lindleyl@jaffeeassociates.com www.jaffeassociates.com

REAL ESTATE ANDREW FRANK REAL ESTATE 14 Elm Street, Harr. Pk. 201-768-1613 Louise Januzzi Sue Wood For all your Real Estate needs!

ANDREW FRANK REAL ESTATE 14 Elm Street, Harr. Pk. 201-768-1613 201-403-1293 Linda Wymbs condovila@aol.com

BURGDORFF REALTORS 46 Union Ave., Cresskill 201-227-4006 201-768-3265 Lorraine Boyle lboyle4836@verizon.net

COLDWELL BANKER 15 VerValen Street, Closter 201-767-0550 Ext. 370 office 201-665-4772 cell phone Suzanne Summers summersimageco@optonline.net www.suzannesummers.net

COLDWELL BANKER 537 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 201-767-8246 201-803-7327 Marilyn Amdur mamdur@cbmoves.com Serving Harrington Park for 30 years!

FRIEDBERG PROPERTIES & ASSOCIATES 1018 Closter Dock Road, Alpine 201-768-6868 x126 201-803-0173 cell Gail Zaccaro HarringtonParkNeighbors.com MIKE K. KIJOWSKI REAL ESTATE LLC 88 BRAODWAY, WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 201-930-8878 cell: 201-232-2644 Darlene Bellizzi Darlenesells@optonline.net

REAL ESTATE (Con’t) WEICHERT REALTORS-TENAFLY 13 W. RAILROAD AVENUE, TENAFLY 201-370-4394 Laura Latrenta www.lauralatrenta.com Llatrenta@aol.com Specializing in Negotiation– HP Resident ROOFING DURBEC & SON HOME IMPROVEMENT INC. 311 The Parkway, Harr. Pk. 201-768-3853 Thomas Durbec TUTORING K-6 TUTORING Dual Cert.– Sp. Ed/ Orton Reading Specialist 23 Names Court 201-768-2430 Paula Slagle readingdrl@aol.com

K-12 TUTORING *ALL SUBJECT AREAS* ORTON-GILLINGHAM INSTRUCTOR Reading Specialist, Special Educator, LDT-C 201-784-2446 Mary Rose Schmid, M.Ed., MA HP Resident drewart@aol.com VETERINARIAN

OLD TAPPAN VETERINARY New Location-New telephone Number! 598 Broadway, Norwood 201-750-1800 Dr. Neil Hess WEALTH MANAGEMENT GREENBAUM AND ORECCHIO, INC. 1 DeWolf Road, Old Tappan 201-768-4600 Fax: 201-768-1111 Gary R. Greenbaum, CFA, CFP, CAIA, AEP, CIMA, AIF, CTFA GaryG@FeeOnlyWealthManagement.com

TO ADVERTISE

Call Ann Lott Bistritz, Editor

at Borough Hall 201-768-1714

hpnewsletter@optonline.net

Help Wanted:

Any resident who would

be interested in working as

substitute teachers or

lunch aides at the

HP School.

Contact the Main Office

201-768-5700

for further information.

From the Mayor’s Desk…

STATE PUBLIC QUESTION #1 On November 4, 2008, you will have the opportunity of deciding on an important issue in the State of

New Jersey. The current $37 BILLION state debt is the result of two types of borrowing. The first is a

“General Obligation Bond” so named because every property owner in the state holds the obligation. The

second type is the “Revenue Bond”. At this time the Revenue Bond does not require voter approval. A “yes”

vote on question #1 would require that all spending related to bond issues would require voter approval. A

“NO” vote would allow the present condition to continue. Please give this question very serious thought and

consideration. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call.

HELP WANTED If you have the time and willingness to help, positions are available in two areas. An hour of your time

is needed each school day to serve as a crossing guard. You will be provide with the proper training and

uniform.

Help is also needed with the Senior Van operations. We can work around your schedule since there are

no set hours. Most trips are local and usually involve only the residents of Harrington Park and Haworth.

Please call the Borough Hall if you can help.

SHARED SERVICES UP-DATE

Our discussions with Norwood and Northvale regarding the purchase and sharing of DPW equipment

are on-going. We are also talking about the possibility of combining our Building Departments. Northvale

and Harrington Park already have the same Building Inspector.

If we are successful in our efforts, it is anticipated that a substantial amount of money (tax dollars) will

be saved, while we improve the level of service for each Borough.

You may already know that Norwood and Harrington Park share the same Court Administrator. This

program has been a great success for both towns. I’ll keep you posted as we move forward.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

It is with a deep sense of regret that I accepted the resignation of Susan DiFolco as a member of the

Environmental Commission. Susan had a long and impressive record of service to the Borough of Harrington

Park. She also played an important role as an alternate to the Planning Board.

As a replacement to the Board, I was pleased when the Council approved my recommendation of

Mary Ann Schran to fill the unexpired term.

Mary Ann is a strong advocate of environmental issues and recently organized a clean-up of the

Beechwood Park area. A group of NVOT students under the leadership of Mr. Brian Hanson-Harding did an

outstanding job. The group known as SOPE (Save Our Planet Earth), was assisted by Mr. Mark Kiernan,

Superintendent of HP-DPW. Thank you for a job well done.

THANKSGIVING 2008

Please accept my best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Even in these difficult financial

times, we remain truly blessed. Nothing is more important than the good health and safety of your family and

friends. Hopefully those you love will be with you for Thanksgiving and share in remembering those things

that are most important in our day to day existence. We will get through this trying period. We have been test-

ed in the past in numerous ways and proved capable of meeting the challenges. The same beliefs and

motivations of past generations will help us deal with the current situation.

God bless you and your family.

Paul A. Hoelscher, Mayor