Please patronize our sponsors. Ads with links are clickable.
Holidays 2000
Hometown
News
[Click here] for larger copy of proposed drawings
|
Index
to all Boro Hall in [Transition] stories &
photos
Municipal Complex Plan B Summary: Library on top floor. Senior Center, Municipal
Offices on first floor. 100+ off street parking spaces. Police Department, HH Fire
Department & Municipal Court to remain at 248 Hamilton. [Record story] |
4
related background info links:
#1General [Boulevard Index]
#2 Burgis Boulevard Redevelopment Report in [pdf] #3[Library/Sr.
Center] Original plan for land useage. #4[The Big Fire] |
Holiday Snow Storm 2000
Throughout Saturday, December 30, 2000, a blizzard-like storm dropped over one
foot of snow.
Photos taken around our hometown [Photos][Woodland Park]
Editor's Choice -- 2000
Editor's selection of interesting photos taken around our
hometown during the year [2000].
Editor's choice [1999]
Heights Holidays 2000
Photos taken around our hometown this holiday season.
Holidays -- [Around Town]
Decorations [Displays]
|
Knights of Columbus Msgr. Fitzpatrick Council 7041 ready to place ribbons this holiday
season.
(l-r) Martin P. Saccmano (Secretary), Bill O'Shea, Mark E. Cricco (Grand Knight), and
Anthony V. Miele (PGK). |
| Donate $10 for the Center For Food Action ...
and get a Beautiful Red Ribbon on "The Boulevard" with your name on it!
Your $10 contribution will be used by the Center For
Food Action to purchase food. Donate $50, and your contribution will provide a special
breakfast and a traditional dinner this Christmas or Hanukah for a family in our
neighborhood. Special ribbon embelishments will denote your generosity. [Story]Boulevard Ribbon placement is being
done by: Hasbrouck Heights -- Knights: Msgr. Fitzpatrick Council
7041 & Wood-Ridge -- Knights: St. Anthony’s Council 11585 |
Tree Lighting Ceremony |
Tree Lighting at the Circle, 5 p.m., December 3,
2000. Sponsored by Mayor's Community Celebrations Committee
The [HH Anti-Drug Council] sponsored a
"Stroll Along the Boulevard" with all participants walking with a light along
the Boulevard towards the Circle to partake in the lighting of the tree. Walk started at
Corpus Christi Church @ 4:45. |
Pilot's Log Takes It All!
Pilot's Log HHHS student newspaper takes top honors [Story][Record, Dec. 3,
2000]
Cablevision offers speedy Internet access -- 11 towns get service
Heights is not on the list. [Record
story Dec. 7, 2000]
Children’s Summit II was held at the
Hasbrouck Heights Hilton on November 21. The regional event was hosted The Children’s
Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. Assemlywoman Rose Marie Heck was
co-chair.
Children’s Summit II is designed to highlight the importance and value of the team
approach to establish a meaningful diagnosis, and management plan for children and
adolescents. Educators, parents and families are provided tools for enhancing the quality
of life for our children. [Photos & story] |
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
[Photos by Karen Fels]
A Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service was held at 4.p.p.m. on Sunday, November 19 at
St. John the Divine Episcopal Church.
Participating in the Thanksgiving Service were clergy and congregations of Corpus Christi
Roman Catholic Church, The First Reformed Church, First United Methodist Church, Holy
Trinity Lutheran Church, St. John the Diving Episcopal Church and Sion Korean Presbyterian
Church.
Additional clergy -- The Rev. Dr. Michael Avila of Sojourners Resource Center and the Rev.
Dr. Katherine Ellison of Montclair Protestant Foundation also participated. The Sion
Korean Presbyterian Church and Choir joint the celebration for the first year.
Mayor William Torre delivered a Thanksgiving message. |
Santa's Workshop
Santa Claus visited the North Pole Workshop in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ on Sunday,
November 19, 2000. Along with his many elves, Santa was available for photos and to talk
with children.
Bill O'Shea's Florist hosted an Open House that included FREE flowers, balloons,
live music, prizes, refreshments and a raffle. Jukebox Radio 103.1FM broadcasted live and
provided on-air interviews with Santa Claus as well as visitors to Santa's Workshop.
[Open House Photos] [Photos
w/Santa & Jukebox Radio] |
|
 |
Temporary
facilities were operational late October 2000
On April 11, the Mayor & Council scheduled HHFD to move back to a new temporary
structure at old boro hall site. Work was completed and the facilaities were operational
late October 2000. These "temporary Butler" buildings will be re-used by
the DPW after the HHFD new quarters are built. View construction progess photos [Groundwork] [Construction]
[Construction Details]
[Operations early December] |
 |
Ragamuffin Parade was held Saturday, October 28
at 1 p.m. It began at the Franklin Gym on Hamilton Avenue and proceeded to the
Masonic Hall. Event wasvsponsored by the Mayor's Community Celebrations Committee. [Photos] |
Heights students experienced "driving under the influence" with
special goggles that simulated the effects of .07/.08% and also .18/.19% alcohol
levels. [Story & pics] October 2000 |
|
Halloween Window
Decorating Contest!
During mid-October, the Hasbrouck Heights [Chamber
of Commerce] sponsored the 7th Annual Halloween Window Painting Contest in conjunction
with the three grammar school PTA’s. Approximately 300 third, fourth and fifth grade
students participated.
The children painted a Halloween theme illustration on window spaces that were provided by
most Boulevard businesses. Graphics were judged upon originality and artistic expression,
winners from each grade received 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Ribbons. All participants received
ribbons.
Thousands of area residents enjoyed the bright exciting demonstration of creativity that
these youngsters had to offer. [Random selections][Winners] |
 |
|
Blessing of the Animals was held
Sunday, October 8th,
with a 10:00 a.m. Service @ St. John the Divine.
Event was open to the public. [Photos]
|
| On Sept. 24 the REACH/Friendly Neighbors Volunteers in town were honored
for their community efforts. Started with worship celebration Sunday @ St. John the
Divine, and continued with a luncheon in their honor. [Photos] |
Town Day @ Woodland Park --
September 23, 2000 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sponsored by DPW. [2000 Photos][1999 Photos] |
Leisure Club celebrates 50th Anniversary
September 15 @ Corpus Christi Cafeteria.
[2 Photos] |
Good Neighbor Day
was celebrated Wednesday Sept.6 @ Bill O'Shea's Florist. 1000 Doz. Roses were given away.
2000 Story [Pics
1][2][3]
1999 Story[Pics1][2][3]
A Food Drive was held concurrently with this event with the Center
for Food Action |
MDA Telethon Labor Day
Weekend @ VFW
MDA 2000 Photos [1] [2]
[3]
MDA 1999 Photos [1][2][3] |
| Voting Delegate Rose Marie Heck provides [daily dispatches and photos] from the Republican National
Convention held early August in Philadelphia, PA. |
 |
School
Additions & Renovations
-- Progressive construction photos
After a $10.4 million referendum was passed in May
1998 by the community, the Board of Education began work on the new additions to Euclid,
Linclon and the Jr./Sr. High School on July 1999. Work was nearly completed
September 8, 2000, in time for September 11th school opening. Here is a photo essay
of the project as it unfolded. [Index to
construction photos]
Sept. 26 @ 7:30 -- Linclon Ribbon Cutting Ceremony [Photos]
Sept. 27 @ 7:30 -- Euclid Ribbon Cutting Ceremony [Photos]
Oct. 15 @ 2:00 -- Jr./Sr. High School Dedication [Photos]
Oct. 22 @ 2:00 -- Mason's Cornerstone Ceremony [Photos] |
| Editor's Note: In addition to the
construction photos, a complete copy of this web-site (as of October 22, 2000), was
included in each of the time capsules placed in the Euclid, Lincoln and Jr/Sr High
Schools. |
For previously published hometown news ...
Current Edition -- Winter 2008
|
Announcements
Road paving for 2000: Kipp, Wood & Cleveland. LaSalle & Paterson if
possible.
[1999 paving program w/photos]
The HHHS Freshman Class (Class ' 04) is sponsoring a fundraiser by offering Entertainment
Coupons Books for $20.00. Contact any HS Freshman or Advisor Lesa Brinker at the High
School 288-3971.
back to
top of page
Corpus Christi School sponsoring Breakfast with Santa, Sunday, December 3 from 8 a.m. to
11 a.m. $5
Tree Lighting at the Circle, 5 p.m., December 3, 2000. Sponsored by Mayor's
Community Celebrations Committee
The [HH Anti-Drug Council] sponsored a
"Stroll Along the Boulevard" with all participants walking with a light along
the Boulevard towards the Circle to partake in the lighting
of the tree. Lights for the first 80 entries. Walk started at Corpus Christi Church @
4:30 and cost is $6. Send checks to: B. Bizik, 365 Boulevard, HH before Nov. 27.
Hasbrouck Heights Educational Foundation is sponsoring a "Saturday Fun Flick"
10:30 a.m., Nov. 25, at the Williams Center Theatre (Rutherford). Feature is
"Rugrats in Paris". Tickets available at Bergen Commerical Bank. $6. Includes
popcorn & soda. For info call Nancy @ 288-3911
Annual [Chamber of Commerce] Christmas Parade
scheduled for Friday, November 24 along the Boulevard. [Photo
gallery 1][Photo gallery 2]
[1999 parade]
Late [Little League] registration to be held November 17
from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Field House.
Ecumenical Thanksgiving [Service] Nov. 19, 4 p.m. @
St. John's
Kiwanis Club to hold Pancake Breakfast Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to noon at Corpus Christi School
Cafeteria. $5. Children under 5 Free. For info call Marie @ 288-0276.
Corpus Christi Community Theatre production of "Carnival" to be held Oct. 27, 28
& 29 and Nov. 3, 4 5. Call Carolyn/Ralph Napolitano at 288-5986 for information.
Ragamuffin Parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 28 at 1 p.m. It will begin at
the Franklin Gym on Hamilton Avenue and proceed to the Masonic Hall. Event sponsored by
the Mayor's Community Celebrations Committee. [Photos]
Library sponsors Antiques Appraisal Show on Saturday Oct. 21 from 1-3 p.m. at the Masonic
Lodge. 30 appraisals by Evelyn Teichman, professional antique appraiser. $10 appraisal fee
at registration. Audience is $5 at the door. Refreshments available. Benefit Friends of
the Library. Call Library for details. 288-0488.
Kiwanis Club to hold "Night at the Races" Friday, Oct. 20. $35 per person
includes parking, admission, program & dinner. Reserveration by Oct 1.
October 12, Thursday evening @ 7:30 pm, a "Will Clinic" will be
hosted by St. John the Divine. Covers wills preparation, death instructions,
planned giving and other "final arrangements. Three speakers expected. Open to
public. No fee.
The Knights of Columbus will hold it's annual pasta dinner on October 9th at 6:00 p.m. in
the Corpus Christi Cafeteria. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $3 for
children. This includes pasta, Mark Cricco's homade meatballs and sauce, salad,
bread and cake/coffee. Wine and sode will also be served.
Blessing of the Animals was held Sunday, October 8th, with a 10:00 a.m. Service @ St. John
the Divine.
Event was open to the public. [Photos]
On Sept. 24 the REACH/Friendly Neighbors Volunteers in town were honored
for their community efforts. Started with worship celebration Sunday @ St. John the
Divine, and continued with a luncheon in their honor. Info & photos
Town Day @ Woodland Park -- September 23, 2000 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sponsored by DPW. [2000 Photos][1999 Photos]
Good Neighbor Day Wednesday Sept.6
@ Bill O'Shea's Florist.
1000 Doz. Roses were given away. 2000 Story [Pics 1][2][3]
[1999 Story][Pics1][2][3]
A Food Drive was held concurrently with this event.
MDA Telethon Labor Day Weekend @ VFW
MDA 2000 Photos [1] [2]
[3]
MDA 1999 Photos [1][2][3]
HH Recreation Department
Autumn Activities [Schedule]
Senior Citizen Aerobics -- Teenage and Adult Aerobics
Arts and Crafts -- Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
Basketball for Over 30 -- Boys and Girls Biddy Basketball
Part-time jobs are available with the Recreation Department.
Applications accepted from age 15 through adults. |
back to
top of page
About Our Neighbors
On Sunday September 24, 2000 the installation of officers of both the
Bishop O’Connor Assembly #647 and the Msgr. Robert G. Fitzpatrick #7041 took place in
the Corpus Christi Chapel at mass celebrated by Father Andrew. Anthony Miele was installed
as Faithful Navigator for the fourth degree assembly and Mark Cricco was installed as
Grand Knight for the third degree council. [Story & Pics]
Rose Marie Heck attends Republican National Convention in Philadelphia as a voting
delegate in August 2000 Check out her Daily Reports
Daniell Scipioni appointed Recreation Director effective May 23, 2000
Mrs. Colleen Jarvis Receives Archie F. Hay Award [Story]
Fr. Ray celebrated the 35th Anniversary of his ordination at a 2 p.m. Mass in the Chapel
on Sunday May 21
Fr. Quinn celebrated the 25th Anniversary of his ordination at a 2 p.m. Mass in the Chapel
on Sunday May 7
Rose Marie Sees appointed Boro Clerk @ May 9 M/C Meeting
Andrew Feintuch -- Hasbrouck Heights Recreation Director
[Mayor's Eulogy] [Obituary]
[Record Obituary] [Memorial
Tribute Photo] [Awards]
back to top of page
For previously published hometown news ...
Current Edition -- Winter 2008
|
Boulevard
Neighbors
Tots to Teen Exchange
246 Boulevard Opened October 7th. President is Susan Tensfeldt with Ryan as Toy
consultant.
Phone: 201- 288-9060 Fax: 288-9061.
Stop by and say hello!
Picture Frame Center Galleria Classica
is moving from 173 Boulevard to 226 Boulevard. Phone remains 201- 462-0200. Good
luck on your new location.
Boulevard Flooring
has just moved into 195 Boulevard. Phone: 288-8022. This is a family owned
and operated flooring business. Welcome Tom Murphy.
back to top of page
The
First Year of the 21st Century
Photo essay series reflecting our
first year of the century. [Century Index]
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] |
|
First
Snow of the Century
[21 photos] around our hometown
beginning on January 20, 2000
[Woodland Park] morning of January 21 |
Please patronize our sponsors. Ads with links are clickable.
Please patronize our sponsors. Ads with links are clickable.
|
tm