Autumn Years Summer 2023

Glenn Corbett’s Passion Keeping You Safe from Fire

Closter: Rich in History and Town Spirit

By Emily Kratzer A teacher of fire safety at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and an outspoken advocate for fire-safe building construction (he served on the national team that investigated what happened at the World Trade Center and testified before Congressional committees), his commitment to preventing tragic fire-related deaths is long-held, wide ranging and unceasing Meet the Band Keeping Great Music Forever Young By Kelly Parr Meet a six-man band of brothers who joyously perform golden oldies, doo-wop and more from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s for audiences throughout Bergen County and beyond— how they got together and how music has been their steady companion; and if you go to one of their performances, prepare yourself to be inspired to get up and dance and probably sing, too

By Tim Adriance Covering just over three square miles today, Closter was once a large undefined region between the Hudson and Hackensack rivers that roughly extended as far south as Englewood and as far north as Tappan, New York; learn about this “Historic hub of the Northern Valley” with a history dating back to the Indians who had called the region home since the last Ice Age Bonnie O’Brien Empowering Second Chances By Emily Kratzer In Bergen County former inmates can get help to free them from the stigma of a prison record through Transition Professionals Re-Entry Services, which offers a variety of assistance, including job preparation guidance, drug counseling, training and education; read about its founder, a staunch advocate for those transitioning back into their communities

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