Borough of Closter

BOROUGH OF CLOSTER

295 Closter Dock Road, Closter, New Jersey 07624 _______________________________________

John C. Glidden, Jr.

Office

Mayor

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Borough Council

Victoria Roti Amitai Jannie Chung

Alissa Latner

Dolores Witko

201-784-0600 x500 201-784-9727

Scott Devlin Joseph Yammarino

MAYOR'S NEWSLETTER

September 27, 2019

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

The Mayor's Newsletter provides announcements and details on the numerous events taking place throughout the community. Please feel free to call my office at 201-784-0600, x500 to discuss any issue concerning the Borough.

A Warm Welcome ~ Stern & Bow

With the change of seasons comes the welcome addition of Stern & Bow, a "funky, high quality American" restaurant located at 171 Schraalenburgh Road. Restaurateur Russell Stern is no stranger to Closter having owned the Harvest Bistro for 13 years. He is thrilled to be opening Stern & Bow. The restaurant features a raw bar and a liquor bar, wood-burning oven that will turn our pizzas, razor clams, chickens and steaks, too. The Mayor's ribbon cutting, welcoming Stern & Bow to Closter is Wednesday, October 2nd at 5:00 p.m. followed by the traditional Hip, Hip Hurray!

Town Hall Meeting on Closter Schools ? Safety in our Schools

Mayor John Glidden invites all residents to the Third and Final Town Hall meeting for a Discussion on our schools. This meeting will focus on School Safety. The date is Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Closter Senior Center, 7:00 p.m. A panel discussion includes the Closter Chief of Police, as well as, another officer from the PD. In addition, Dianne Smith, Principal of Hillside School, Mayor Glidden and a representative from the Closter PTO will round out the panel. All residents are invited to attend this timely and important Town Hall meeting.

Special Screening of "PIZZA SHOP" ? A Documentary about Rudy's Pizza

The Closter Public Library is thrilled to be hosting a very special screening of a documentary about the history of Rudy's Pizza. This wonderful documentary film will be shown on Monday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Closter Public Library.

Borough of Closter

295 Closter Dock Road

Closter New Jersey

MacBain Farm Annual Harvest Festival

Closter's families can enjoy an afternoon of pure autumn fun at the Annual Harvest Festival held at the MacBain Farm. This annual festival is only three weeks away! Mark you calendars for an afternoon filled with delightful fall traditions such as pumpkin picking, pumpkin painting, s'mores, cider, music and more. So mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19h between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the MacBain Farm, 203 Hickory Lane; hosted by the Closter Environmental Commission. (rain date Sunday, October 20th ? check Borough website)

Closter Police Department

An important message from the Closter Police Department

Lock your car doors and bring your key fobs inside!!!!

"Operation Take Back New Jersey" is Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 a.m. ? 2:00 p.m. at the Closter Police Department ? Garage/Parking Lot behind the Closter Borough Hall. Turn in UNUSED or EXPIRED medication for safe disposal. The Closter Police Department has worked in support of the National Take Back Initiative to invite the community to take a visible stand against drugs by disposing of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. Closter police officers will be on hand to assist with the safe disposal of medication. No questions will be asked.

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd. Setting the clocks back an hour is right around the corner. As dusk increases and evening darkness begins to arrive earlier, the Closter Police Department is reminding residents and businesses of the importance in resetting interior and exterior timers for all light lighting devices.

Drivers and pedestrians are being urged to increase their diligence when driving, walking or jogging during the earlier dusk hours. The end of Daylight Savings Time is the perfect time to replace the batteries in smoke and (Co2) carbon dioxide detectors. Utilizing lighting is a strong deterrent in preventing criminal acts.

Crossing someplace other than an intersection accounts for more than 70% of child pedestrian deaths. Take the extra time to cross at the corner. Get more tips at: walkingsafelytips #PedestrianSafety

Closter Lions Pancake Breakfast ? Sunday, October 27th 8:00 a.m. - Noon

Following tradition, the last Sunday in October is the traditional date for the Closter Lions Pancake Breakfast! Join friends and neighbors on Sunday, October 28th at Northern Valley Regional HS ? Demarest.

Breakfast will be served between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Tickets are $8.00 at the door; children 4 and under are free. The funds raised by this group of dedicated volunteers directly benefit the Closter Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Table to Table. The Closter Lions have hosted pancake breakfasts to raise funds for the Lions Club Charitable Foundation for more than 50 years. Please consider supporting this event.

Borough of Closter

295 Closter Dock Road

Closter New Jersey

Closter Recreation

The 63rd Annual Halloween Parade will take place on Sunday, October 27th beginning noon. The parade will assemble at noon in the parking lot behind the Borough and steps-off at 12:30 sharp, marching to Tenakill Middle School. There will be a costume contest following the parade with trophies awarded in categories such as: "Most Beautiful, Scariest, Funniest and Most Original". The grand prize "Taaz Trophy" will be awarded to the Best Overall Costume. The PTO Halloween Fair, located in the Tenakill gym, begins immediately following the costume contest. In the event of rain, the parade will be cancelled, but the Recreation Costume Contest will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Tenakill School. The PTO Halloween Fair will begin at 1:30 p.m. This is sure to be an event filled with lots of Halloween tricks and treats!

Belskie Museum of Art & Science

Last Weekend for "EXPOSED" at the Belskie

Haven't made it to the Belskie Museum to enjoy September's exhibit, "EXPOSED"? This is an extraordinary exhibit of photography curated by Closter resident Tsun Tam and...this is the last weekend to view the incredible photography of ten area photographers. The Belskie Museum is open on Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th ~ 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

"The Art of Survival" (October 6th ? 27th) is the next featured exhibit in the Martin Hicks Gallery at the Belskie Museum. This exhibit includes masks, paintings, ceramics and shoes has been transformed into works of art created by Bergen County survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who participated in workshops sponsored by the Center for Hope & Safety. This program was made possible by a grant administered by the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs. The Artist Reception is Sunday, October 6th between 1:00 p.m. ? 5:00 p.m. with light refreshments. Admission is free and while the museum hours are Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., hours by appointment are easily arranged.

Visit 201-768-0286 or contact@

Closter Public Library

October at the Closter Public Library is packed with activities and programs. Library patrons can borrow Criterion Collection classic films, PBS programs and Great Courses using your library card and Kanopy, or stream current music and movies using Hoopla. Come Knit With Us meets on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Interested in Mah Jongg? If so, Tuesdays are for you between noon and 3:00 p.m.! First and Third Friday Flicks are quite popular. Come watch Yesterday on Friday, October 4th at 1:00 p.m. or Rocketman on Friday, October 18th. Meet the Author at Mom's Night-Out Book Club on Monday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. featuring Susie Orman Schnall's Subway Girls.

This is just a sample of the adult activities that are taking place at the Library this month. The Library will be closed on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. A complete calendar of activities including the Children's Programs at the Closter Public Library is available at or calling the library at 201-768-4197.

2019 Closter Food and Assistance Board

The Closter 7th Annual Town Wide Yard Sale will be a ONE DAY ONLY event taking place on Saturday, October 19th. Your registration and donation of $20.00 to the Closter Food Pantry not only covers the garage sale permit fees, but puts your address on the 2019 TWYS map, advertising it in local papers, online and through the CFP network bringing more traffic to your sale. All Registrations are due by Thursday, October 17th. (Late Registrations cannot be accepted, so please get them in on time!)

Borough of Closter

295 Closter Dock Road

Closter New Jersey

Start planning ahead of the upcoming holiday season, which is rapidly approaching. The Closter Food Pantry is seeking donations to assist our community families who are in need. The CFP collects frozen turkeys for the families they serve. Monday, November 25th is the drop off date for donated turkeys (whole turkeys or breast of turkey) between 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. in the Borough Hall, Lewis Street entrance. If the FAB receives too many (a good thing) a notice will be posted on Facebook/Instagram/Website and a sign placed in Borough Hall with recommendations for other drop off locations, such as the CFA in Englewood.

Once again, the Closter Food Pantry is participating in the Neighbor to Neighbor Gift Program. Information is available on the borough's website, (closternj.us) and click on the link to the Food & Assistance Board.

Closter Nature Center

The October schedule of the Closter Nature Center is filled with activities for young and old. After school programs include "Bones, Bats & Black Cats"- nature with a taste of Halloween! The Amazing World of Mushrooms will be taking place on October 17th at 7:00 p.m. with naturalist Marc Gussen; admission is free...donations gratefully accepted. Finish the month on Sunday, October 27 with friends on an Autumn Hike which begins at 3:00 p.m. Experience the woods as colors peak in mid-autumn. Meet by the cabin by the pond. These programs are just a few of the outstanding opportunities to learn more and connect with nature at the CNC. Please visit the website at or call Marc Gussen at 201-7502778 for more information.

Closter Historic Commission ~ Friends of the Lustron Committee

Progress at the Lustron House is moving along with a new driveway completed and work beginning on the new breezeway patio and accessible path to the front door. On Saturday, October 12th the Lustron House will be open for viewing from noon to 2:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Lustron will be participating in Closter's Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, October 19th. The sale of items in the yard sale will assist the Friends of the Lustron in their mission to support the Lustron project. The Friends of the Lustron are interested in obtaining donations of items from the 1950's ? 1970's for the yard sale. These items must be "gently-used" and in good condition A collection of jazz albums, cd's and books will be one of the yard sale categories offered, along with vintage toys, linens, art and textiles.

Closter Residents on Medicare + CVS = Flu Vaccine

On Wednesday, October 16, 2019 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. CVS pharmacy staff will be on site at the Closter Senior Center (4 Lewis Street, behind Borough Hall) to provide flu shots to Closter residents who are currently on Medicare. Medicare Cards and I.D. must be presented at the time of vaccine. CVS staff advises that your flu shot may be free with medical insurance or Medicare Part B. There is no copayment unless required by your plan ~ courtesy of the Closter Senior Club.

The Borough is moving forward in many positive directions. Volunteers are the backbone of any community, and I encourage each of you to think of ways in which you can, as a volunteer, make a difference in Closter.

All the Best,

________________ Mayor

Borough of Closter

295 Closter Dock Road

Closter New Jersey

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