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Summer 2004

Hometown News
2004 Hometown Shopping and Business Guide in pdf format (1.4 meg)
2004-2005 School [Calender] in pdf format
2003-2004 School Calender in pdf format
2002-2003 School Calender in pdf format
[Zone 1][Zone 2] 2004 Recycling Schedules in pdf  format (800k)
[Zone 1][Zone 2] 2003 Recycling Schedules in pdf  format (800k)

* mpg movie clips included
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MDA Telethon Labor Day Weekend @ VFW
The 39th MDA Telethon ran from Sunday, September 5th until  Monday September 6th. The regional pledge center located at VFW Post 4591 has served Northern NJ, Manhattan and Staten Island for 34 years.  2004 MDA Labor Day Telethon Photos [1][2]




Hit & Run Kills 4 Year Old
On September 3, 2004 about 11:30 a.m., an adult and a four year old boy, had just left Dunkin' Donuts and were holding hands and crossing with the light on the Boulevard heading east when a red Ford Expedition traveling east on Williams, turned left onto the Boulevard and struck the pedestrians. Witnesses said that the adult was clipped by the vehicle, but the child was hit by the left bumper before the vehicle sped off. It appeared that the child traveled about 15 feet.   HHFD fire department responded and transported the child to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Gloria Amendano, 35, of Hackensack was stopped shortly thereafter in Little Ferry on Route 46 heading east and was arrested.   The Bergen County Fatal Accident Investigation Unit was reviewing the incident.  Story & scene photos
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Good Neighbor Day 2004
FREE Roses while they lasted at Bill O'Shea's Florist on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Food donations for the Center for Food Action were accepted.
 [Story & Group 1 Photos][Group 2 Photos]





Mass Decontamination
The radio crackles: "There has been a contamination of unknown substance at ...."  Office building, factory or stadium -- regional first responders are trained to handle the decontamination of large numbers of people.

Carlstadt, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Moonachie, Wallington and Wood-Ridge Fire Departments  participated in this hands-on mass decontamination exercise. The training was held on August 22, 2004 at a Route 46 office complex parking lot  in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Classroom instruction preceded this drill.  This course is given to every fire department in Northern New Jersey and with this common training -- all departments can mobilize in highly-coordinated, scalable efforts.
[Story and set-up] [Group 2 photos][Group 3 photos]





Farmer's Market 2004
Senior's from Hasbrouck Heights and bus-loads from other Bergen County communities visited the Boulevard Farmer's Market on a bright and sunny August 3, 2004.  As part of a Bergen County Division of Senior Services nutrition program, seniors 60+ could receive free coupons. [Story & photos][Group 2]



The Municipal Hall flag poles that were destroyed in February,  were replaced on July 28, 2004.



Woodland Park Family Camp-out
... was held July 17 & 18 and included dinner, snacks, breakfast plus many activities. [Photo & story]



7th Annual Teterboro 5K Run, Saturday July 17, 2004 at 8:30 a.m.
2004 [Story][Race Preparations][The Race][Big photos of start][Post Race]
Mpeg Movies @1 meg [Start 1][Start 2]  @500k [Finish 1][Finish 2][Finish 3][Finish 4]
@500k [Kid's 1][Kid's 2][Kid's 3][Kid's 4]



Senior Citizens Picnic
The fourth annual senior citizen picnic was held in Woodland Park on July 15, 2004.
[2004 Photos & story]

The Annual July 4th Children's Parade
July 5, 2004, 9:30 a.m. @  Washington & Burton
2004 Photos [General][Parade][Winners]

21st Annual Fireworks Program
--was held on Friday, July 2 at Depken Athletic Field.
[Program][Fireworks Display] Display section includes 500k movies  

DPW Removes Tree
DPW removes a tree that fell on a resident's home during a storm on Friday evening, July 2, 2004 [Photo]



HHLL Annual Picnic
The Hasbrouck Heights Little League held its Annual Picnic for the 400 town families involved in the 2004 season on Sunday June 27, 2004 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Little League Complex.
[Story & photos]



Gold Star Awards
Girl Scout Troop 519 conducted a Gold Award Ceremony at the Corpus Christi Chapel at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2003. The honorees were Vanessa Generelli, Meghan McDowell, Elizabeth Stroedecke and Emily Wallace.  [Story & photo]

Summer Concert
A free Summer Concert was held Friday at 6 p.m. on June 18 at the Depken Athletic Field and featured "Big Truck Music with Rebecca Frezza" and "Bobby Byrne Show".  [Story & photos]



Flag Day 2004
It was red, white and blue on the morning of Flag Day June 14th, where just about every home in Hasbrouck Heights had a flag on their front lawn compliments of Century 21/Eudan Realty.  
2004 photo  2003 photo




HHPD Olympic Run
On June 4, 2004, school students gave runners "high fives" on The Boulevard as the HHPD ran for the "Special Olympics".   The run was about 2.4 miles.
[2004 photos] [2002 photo] [2001 photo] [2000 photo]





Memorial Day Parade
Was held on Monday, May 31 along Terrace Avenue.
Brief services were held at Veterans Monument & Firemans Memorial.
2004 [Parade] [Service] [Fireman's Service]



Annual Bike Marathon
was held Saturday May 29 and Sunday May 30 at Depken Athletic Field. [2004 photos]
HHPD Bike Marathon -- 2003 Nighttime photos
          2002 [May 24][May 25]     2001 [May 26][May27]    2000 [May 27][May 28]




Train/Auto Collision
May 20, 2004 at Malcom/Franklin Avenue. Driver injured. Photos & Story




Beautifying The Boulevard
On May 15, 2004 volunteers gathered at Franklin Avenue & The Boulevard to begin planting flowers along The Boulevard.   Previously, the DPW had prepared the base of many trees in the business district for the boro organized Boulevard planting.  All tools and plants were supplied. [Story & photos]

Citizens Police Academy
HHPD sponsored a hands-on five week program that featured: Be the Officer, Identity Theft, Internet Safety, First Aid, Crime Prevention, Anti-Terrorism, etc.  Academy was in the Municipal Complex on April 6, 20, 27 and May 4 and 11, 2004.

Fire Department Inspection
The HHFD Annual Inspection was conducted on at 7:00 p.m., May 8, 2004 at the temporary Fire House located at the corner of Central and the Boulevard.   Refreshments followed in the municipal building.
HHFD Inspection -- [2004] [2003] [2002] [2001] [2000]



St. John's 25th Plant Sale & Flea Market
May 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Photos from [2004] [2003] [2002] [2001] [2000]



HH Little League Pancake Breakfast
Was held on May 2, 2004 from 8 a.m. to noon, May 2 at CC Cafeteria.Sports auction followed.
HHLL Breakfast Photos-- [2004][2003] [2002] [2001] [2000]



2nd Annual Bike Rodeo
On May 1, 2004, Cub Scout Pack 17 sponsored a bike rodeo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodland Park for children from kindergarten through 6th grade.  Bicycle helmets were distributed free. State Farm Insurance provided children with a Bike License Certificate complete with photo.  A Tiger Roundup followed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  [2004 photos][2003 photos]



6th Annual Rau-Fitzgerald/Terlemezian Memorial Run/Walk
was held on April 24, 2004.  The event was sponsored by the Hasbrouck Heights Education Association.
2004 [Photos and story]

Corpus Christi Offers School Tour April 22
Corpus Christi School in Hasbrouck Heights, offering PreK3-Grade 8 instruction, provided parents the opportunity to plan for the upcoming school year by sponsoring a Preview Day, Thursday, April 22^nd. Parents received a personal tour of this Catholic-education based school from 9-11 a.m. or from 1-2:30 p.m. Corpus Christi’s excellent reputation of providing challenging academic programs along with a devoted staff of dedicated teachers, administration, and families has made this school in Hasbrouck Heights the preferred choice for hundreds of parents. Please call 201.288.0614 for more info. (CC release)

Health Fair Expo
April 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex Senior Center.  Complimentary breakfast & lunch.  Free blood pressure testing, free glucose/diabetes testing, health smart cooking, making doctor visits count, fall risk assessment, health information, etc.  Free give-a-ways.  Sponsored by HH Board of Health in cooperation with Bergen County Health Services, Rite-Aid and Commissioner Justin DiPisa.
[Story & photos]

Chief Howard "Buddy" Baker
Record Obituary March 24, 2004     Shopper Obituary
Family Photos   Career Photos    Message from Chief Baker    Biography
Funeral Procession

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Announcements

2004 Hometown Shopping and Business Guide in pdf format (1.4 meg)

Bingo: Tuesday and Saturday Evenings, 7:30 p.m. in Corpus Christi School Cafeteria.
Thursday evenings at VFW Hall.

Recreation Department Information
Seniors Calendar -- September 2004    April 2004    March 2004    February 2004
Registration Forms -- Track & Field    Girls Softball

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Town Meeting Schedule for 2004
held at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Community Room.

January 26 - What is a town hall meeting & recreation
February 23 -Recreation
March 22- Boulevard improvements
April 26 - Emergency preparedness
May 24- Building requirements for large homes - New residential requirements
June 28 - Senior issues
July/August - Off for the summer
September 27 - Sanitation and new rules for pick-up and DPW yard rules
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Fifth Annual Farmers Market
12-6 p.m. every Tuesday from June 15th to September 28th at the Boulevard and Washington Place.
Farmer's Market -- [2003] [2002] [Sec. Ag visit] [2001] [2000]
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September 2004
September Senior Recreation Calender in pdf format


Aviation Hall of Fame
2004 Wings & Wheels is scheduled for September 25-26, 2004  [2001 Photos]



CC Father's Guild Golf Tournament
Wednesday, September 22 at Meadows Golf Club, 79 Two Bridges Road, Lincoln Park.
9:00 a.m. breakfast with 10:00 a.m.shotgun start followed by dinner, awards and prizes.
$150 includes cart, greens fees, prizes, breakfast and dinner. Sponsors welcome.
Benefit Corpus Christi School and CYO Athletics.  Call Rich DeLuca at 201-288-0364.



English as a Second Language
A free 12 week adult ESL will start at St. John the Divine Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. and continue thru December 15. Instruction includes beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.  Registration required.  New students must take an informal assessment test Wednesday, September 8 or 15 at 7:00 p.m. Volunteers welcome. Call 201-288-9460 (x-5), or 201-288-0002.



Fall Harvest Festival and Flower Show
Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Municipal Building Senior Center (320 Boulevard)
Registration & drop off @10 a.m. -- Judging @10-12 p.m. -- Public viewing Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Catageories: Child arrangement, Homegrown Rose Category, Homegrown Vegetable Category
and Pie Baking Contest.  Refreshment to be served. Sponsored by HH Recreation Dept.
Call 201-288-4143 or 201-288-0195 for more details.



9-11 Remembrance
Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 8:45 to 9:00 a.m. there will be a reading of the names of Bergen County victims of 9-11 at the Free Public Library (320 Boulevard).

At 7:00 p.m. their will be a candlelight Memorial Vigil at the Fireman's Memorial at the Boulevard Circle.  Candles will be provided. [2003 Memorial Service] 




Bergen County Senior Picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, September 8, 2004   from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Van Saun Park. Includes entertainment, a Farmer's Market, Craft Fair, Flea Market, information tables and a box lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m.   Sponsored by Bergen County Dept. Human Services.  More info: 201-336-7468

The deadline for filing 2003 Property Tax Reimbursement/Senior Freeze (PTR)
for eligible disabled persons and senior citizens 65 or older is September 8, 2004.   For more info -- www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/propfrez.htm or www.state.nj.us/treasury/news/2004/p40722a.htm



MDA Telethon Labor Day Weekend @ VFW
The 39th Muscular Dystrophy Telethon starts Sunday, September 5, 2004 at 9 p.m. and runs through Monday September 6, 7 p.m.. The regional pledge center located at VFW Post 4591 has served Northern NJ, Manhattan and Staten Island for 34 years.    Volunteers welcome. Call Ralph Ciavaglia at 288-2867 for info.  2004 MDA Labor Day Telethon Photos [1][2]



FREE Roses while they last at Bill O'Shea's Florist on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Celebrate Good Neighbor Day by picking up a dozen roses.  Keep one and give the other 11 roses away to your neighbors.  Please bring a food donation for the Center for Food Action.
Photos of Good Neighbor Day 2004   [Story & Group 1 Photos][Group 2 Photos]



The Mayor and Council has postponed the due date for the third quarter taxes until September 1, 2004 and no interest or penalty will be charged up until that date. Interest will be computed back to the usual August 1 if payments are not made by September 1. The Tax Collector's office will be open regular business hours and on Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

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August 2004

Lot's of Great Values during the Chamber Sidewalk Sale on August 5, 6 & 7


Senior Citizen Coupon Day at the Farmer's Market
While they last -- free $20 coupons will be given out on Tuesday, August 3rd at the Senior Center at 320 Boulevard starting at 10:00 a.m.. You must be a Bergen County resident and 60 years or older (have ID available), only one coupon per person, no coupons will be reserved and you must be there to receive one. Coupons must be used at the Farmer's Market that day.  If conditions allow, the market will open at 11:00 a.m.. This program is offered by the Bergen County Department of Senior Services.

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July 2004


Woodland Park Camp-out
Saturday, July 17 (RD  July 24). $12 family fee includes dinner & breakfast. Many activities.
Sponsored by HH Recreation. Open to HH residents. 201-288-4143 [Photo & story]

Senior Citizens Picnic
@ Woodland Park on July 15. Call 201-288-0195  [2004 Photos & story]



Audition Notice
Corpus Christi Community Theatre is holding auditions for its Fall production
THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940
Thursday, July 8 at 7:00 P.M. & Sunday, July 11 at 7:00 P.M.
Corpus Christi Auditorium --corner of Kipp Ave. & the Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights
Entrance is on Kipp Ave. thru the double glass doors

This ensemble comedy offers 6 male and 5 female roles of various ages:
2 men, ages 35 to 65
1 Black male age 35 to 50
3 men, ages 20's/30's
3 women, ages 35 to 60
2 women, ages 20's/30's

Production dates are October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2004. For further information call:
Director Bob Shindle:  201-435-6040 -- Production Manager Robin Pianese: 201-393-0636
[More info]

The Annual July 4th Children's Parade
July 5, 2004, 9:30 a.m. @  Washington & Burton
Sponsored by Mayor's Celebration Committee.
2004 Photos [General][Parade][Winners]
2003 Photos [General][Parade][Winners]
2002 [General Photos 1][General Photos 2][Winners]
2001 [Parade][Winners][General photos]
2000 [Winners][General photos]

21st Annual Fireworks Program
Friday, July 2 at Depken Athletic Field. Festivities start at 8 p.m. Lawn seating permitted.  Refreshments, 50/50 raffle.  Advance tickets: $3.  At the Gate $5. Children under 5 free. Sponsored by HH Lions Club. 
2004 [Program][Fireworks Display] Display section includes 500k movies  
2003 [Story + Fireworks + Movies] [Setting up the display] [Detonation Zone]
1999 event photos [1][2][3]

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June 2004

Town Meetings
-- is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.in the Municipal Complex community room.
June 28 -- Topics for discussion: Senior issues.



Dog Census Begins June 28
School crossing guards in uniform and with identification, will visit every home and apartment between 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, checking for current (2004) dog licenses.  Residents who may not be home are requested to conspicuously post a copy of the license. If any questions contact Marilyn deRussy at 201-288-1636



The Chamber of Commerce June meeting is scheduled to be held Thursday, 7:00 p.m.,
June 24, 2004 in the Municipal Building Community Room (320 Boulevard).



Lions/Kiwanis Golf
June 23 at Paramus Country Club.   $125 includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and many prizes.
Call Wicky: 201-288-3143, Jim: 201-288-3959 or Doc: 201-288-2354



Free Summer Concert -- Friday. June 19 at Depken Field. Gates opens at 5:30
Big Truck Music at 6 p.m  ·   The Bobby Byrne Show at 7:30 p.m.
50-50 · Pizza,  hot dogs, ice cream, snacks, hot & cold drinks available
No back packs or coolers. If rain -- go to High School Auditorium
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by Hasbrouck Heights & Wood-Ridge Municipal Alliance
2004 [Story & photos]




2d Annual Corpus Christi Picnic
June 13, 2004 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $5 adults, $2 for children under 10.
Call Jennifer at 201-288-7045



The always exciting Chamber Banner Days Sidewalk Sale  is June 10, 11 & 12

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May 2004

Memorial Day Parade
10 a.m. Monday, May 31 along Terrace Avenue. A brief service will be held at Veterans Monument.
All are welcome. 2004 [Parade] [Service] [Fireman's Service]
Previous: Memorial Day -- 2003 Service
          2002 [Parade][Service][FD Service]     2001 [Parade][Service]    2000 [Parade][Service]



Annual Bike Marathon
Saturday May 29 and Sunday May 30 at Depken Athletic Field. Contact Sgt. Shawn Mullins at the HHPD for more info.  HHPD Bike Marathon -- May 29, 2004 Nightime photos     2003 Nighttime photos
          2002 [May 24][May 25]     2001 [May 26][May27]    2000 [May 27][May 28]

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About Our Neighbors

Andrew Feintuch  -- Hasbrouck Heights Recreation Director - 1999
[Mayor's Eulogy] [Obituary] [Memorial Tribute Photo] [Awards]

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Hasbrouck Heights First Year Here is a glimpse of our hometown during the first year of the 21st century.    Throughout the year I  had photographed some interesting tableaus reflecting our community life. Take a glance around Hasbrouck Heights, NJ during 2000 A.D., and see some of the people, events and places that  make our town a special place to live and work. First Snow of the Century  [21 photos] around our hometown beginning on January 20, 2000 [Woodland Park] morning of January 21 Springing into the Century Spring scenes - Early April [Photos] Easter decorations [Photos] Spring surprise [Photos]Spring scenes - Late April [Photos] Spring scenes - Late May [Photos] Spring Flowers 1 [Photos] Spring Flowers 2 [Photos] Summer Time Memorial Day Parade [Parade]  [Service]  [Honor Roll] 24 hr. Bike Marathon [5- 27 photos]  [5-28 photos]  July 4th Children's Parade -- [Winners] [More pics] Farmer's Market 2000 [1st day pics] Summer Days [Photos][Scenes Around Town] [Around town #2] [Backyard Garden] Autumn Good Neighbor Day  @ Bill O'Shea's Florist. 2000 Story [Pics 1][2][3] MDA Telethon Labor Day Weekend @ VFW -- MDA Photos [1] [2] [3] 2000 Boulevard Window Painting - [Random selections] [2000 Ragamuffin Parade] [Halloween Decorations] [Autumn Scenes][Trees][Flowers] [Leaf Removal] Veterans Day [Ceremony] Holidays Holiday Snow Storm 2000 [Photos][Woodland Park] Holiday Decorations-- [Around Town][Displays] HHFD takes Santa Around Town [Photos] Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Circle Annual Chamber Christmas Parade[Photos 1][Photos 2] Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service [Photos] Bill O'Shea's Santa's Workshop [Open House] [w/Santa]

 

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