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	Field use 04/15/2008 The Closter Police Department is now authorized to place signs instructing people to stay off public fields in the borough’s parks in order to protect fields such as the ones at Ruckman and Memorial Park and ensure their maintenance.
	Scout cabin 04/15/2008 Closter officials want to see if there are any organizations in town that could use the cabin in Mollicone Park that the local girl scouts have used for the past 50 years
	Master Plan 04/15/2008 Concerned citizens sparked some heated discussions about the pros and cons of life in Closter last week.
	$2.5 million 04/15/2008 Closter resident Dr. Munr Kazmir has made a generous contribution to the cause of furthering cross-cultural understanding.
	Cameras installed 04/11/2008 Security cameras have been installed in the Closter Public Library after a student sent threatening e-mails to Demarest High School Principal Bruce Sabatini last year were linked back to the computers there.
	Earth Day 04/08/2008 Residents walked about the Tenakill Middle School gym in Closter Saturday, perusing vendors and drinking fruit smoothies while their children piled into 8-foot long, shiny "Smart" cars parked outside.
	Closter tax increase 04/08/2008 On April 15, taxpayers in Closter will be asked to approve a tax levy of $14,924,026 for the K-8 school budget for 2008-2009.
	Budget surplus 04/08/2008 With an almost $600,000 decrease in Closter’s budgeted surplus funds from 2007 to 2008, Mayor Sophie Heymann said the cause of the deficit are fewer building and construction projects in the borough.
	Tenakill Bridge 04/03/2008 The bidding process has begun for the installation of a pedestrian bridge over Tenakill Brook and the low bidder should be awarded the project April 9.
	Protecting wetlands 04/03/2008 At a recent council meeting some Closter residents aired concerns about the acquisition of the Flamm Estate, in light of the proposed 2008 budget.
	Sidewalk improvements 04/02/2008 New sidewalks and curbs will be installed along portions of Piermont and Knickerbocker Roads, Hickory Lane and Harrington Avenue in June.
	Earth Day 04/01/2008 Residents will learn about the different ways they can make ecologically sound decisions at a "green to green" earth fair at Tenakill Middle School, Saturday, April 5.
	Family donation 03/24/2008 Helen and Michael Chiang have never used an ambulance before. But that didn’t stop the Alpine couple from donating $175,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance that will be used by the Closter Ambulance Corps.
	Closter budget 03/24/2008 Living in Closter is going to cost at least $343 more this year, according to the municipality’s budget.
	deed use 03/18/2008 The bounds of borough property that was sold to Miele Sanitation are under inspection after a resident recently questioned whether operations on site are permitted.
	Wheelchair athletes 03/13/2008 When Stephen Leo speaks of his two sons, ages 10 and eight, who both have the same debilitating genetic disorder, he speaks of restoring some sense of normalcy to their lives.
	Full day 03/11/2008 Jim Oettinger of Closter Recreation does not like to see children leaving Closter for a summer camp that he thinks the town should provide.
	superValue 02/26/2008 Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) officials are pressing Super Value Inc. to remediate an abandoned site on Schraalenburgh Road.
	Mason 02/26/2008 Closter native Jeff Brewster’s friends remember him for his sense of humor, his laugh, loyalty and talent as a stone mason.
	Committee's bridge 02/20/2008 In a five to one vote, officials approved the construction of a bridge over Tenakill Brook that would allow for easier access from the Closter trail to the Demarest trail system.
	Closter grant 02/18/2008 The council is hoping that discontinuing a municipal alliance grant will save the borough administrative costs while continuing the services the grant provided.
	SWAT Team 02/18/2008 The Bergen County SWAT team could be seen lurking in the shadows of Taylor Drive late Sunday night. The police presence in the neighborhood turned out to be an unfounded response to the sound of gunshots.
	Bridge approved 02/15/2008 In a five to one vote, officials approved the construction of a bridge over Tenakill Brook that would allow for easier access from the Closter trail to the Demarest trail system.
	Soil removal 02/12/2008 Movement of 75 tons of tainted soil on the borough owned Railroad Avenue property, where Closter will fulfill its Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) credits, has commenced.
	Pitofsky honored 02/12/2008 Mayor Emeritus Fred Pitofsky still believes in the creed of a civic organization he was active with in his teens.
	Green Plan 02/12/2008 Residents had their first opportunity to be part of the borough’s master plan revision Feb. 2 at a group discussion at the Closter Public Library.
	Addressing suicide and depression 02/05/2008 In an attempt to address the problem of teenage suicide and depression, Northern Valley officials and parents are coming together to discuss the factors that contribute to stress in the lives of youth.
	Two-family homes 02/05/2008 Some homeowners in the borough who have been legally renting out two-family houses have been caught by surprise when they go to renew their Residential Certificates of Continued Occupancy (RCCO).
	Bruce Harper 02/05/2008 Former New York Jets running back and resident of Closter, Bruce Harper, recently shared his story of athletic success and the difficult transition from his career as a professional football player.
	Closter bridge 02/05/2008 Closter’s Environmental Commission members are trying to convince government officials to move forward with constructing a bridge over the Tenakill Brook. The proposed bridge would provide hikers easier east/west access over the Tenakill Brook.
	The Challenge quiz show 01/29/2008 With cheers of support, five Northern Valley High School at Old Tappan students recently competed on Cablevision’s academic quiz show, "The Challenge."
	Hillside Elementary MLK Day 01/29/2008 Hillside Elementary School third- and fourth-graders sat quietly last week as they listened to Theodore Lacey speak of growing up in the segregated South.
	Esther Hah 01/29/2008 One 18-year-old Closter resident is focusing on peace and reconciliation as the theme of her art show dedicated to helping underprivileged children in Bangalore, India.
	Director of guidance 01/21/2008 Given what Superintendent Jan Furman calls an increasing difficulty among school districts to fill "high level administrative positions," Northern Valley is considering starting an internship program, which would train a candidate from within the district
	Flamm Estate 01/21/2008 Officials are still negotiating with the owner of a 5-acre piece of property on Ruckman Road that is predominantly wetlands, Councilman John Kashwick said.
	Pet Rescue 01/21/2008 Cats may have nine lives, but for dogs without a second lifeline, there’s Robyn Urman. Urman is the founder of the Tenafly-based Pet ResQ Inc., a non-profit organization composed of a handful of volunteers who provide foster care to small dogs and cats
	Green plan 01/21/2008 In an attempt to promote environmental awareness, the borough is incorporating a "green element" into its Master Plan, which is in the process of being revised. Such revisions are mandated every six years but the addition of a green element is voluntary.
	Alliance grant 01/18/2008 Municipal officials want to remove a $14,000 municipal alliance grant they apply for yearly. The grant funds programs such as substance abuse speakers for seniors and high school students.
	Super Value site 01/18/2008 Closter officials are split over the merits of applying for a grant that would set parameters for remediating the Super Value site on Schraalenburgh Road. Developer Daibes Enterprises recently purchased the site for approximately $500,000 and is committed
	Coach sues over firing 01/17/2008 Northern Valley Regional High School District’s board attorney, James Plosia, calls the suit by the district’s former lacrosse coach and teacher’s aid, Peter DeFelice, "frivolous." DeFelice is suing the district for defamation of character, wrongful