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No Bridge Too Far for Closter’s Dave Frieder

February 24, 2020 Michael Olohan

CLOSTER, N.J.—If you have a fear of heights, you may not want to look too closely at the scores of never-before-seen high-altitude views that illustrate local photographer Dave Frieder’s newly […]

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This Week in History: Closter Factory Worker Turns Fugitive

February 17, 2020 Kristin Beuscher

CLOSTER, N.J.—Few have heard of it today, but the United States Bronze Powder Works was at one time the largest industry and employer in the Northern Valley. The company operated […]

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Second-Grade Reader Wins Tablet

February 17, 2020 Michael Olohan

CLOSTER, N.J.—A second-grader from Hillside Elementary School was one of five winners nationwide randomly selected to receive a new tablet for her participation in a winter read-a-thon that challenged students […]

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BACK IN TIME: A 1930 Wedding Packed with History

February 3, 2020 Kristin Beuscher

CLOSTER, N.J.—In February 1930 Kitty Oliver and Wilbert Clarke wed in their hometown of Closter. The ceremony took place in the AME Zion Church, where the two were parishioners. Potted […]

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Museum Curating Original Watercolor Art This February

February 3, 2020 Northern Valley Press

CLOSTER, N.J.—The Martin Hicks Gallery at the Belskie Museum of Art & Science, Closter, presents an exhibition of original watercolor art by 17 talented local artists curated by Steve Cavallo. […]

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Scouts Earn Eagle Rank at Closter Court of Honor

February 3, 2020 Northern Valley Press

CLOSTER, N.J.—Residents David Darlington, Connor Goranson and Thomas Reilly have attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement for a member of the Boy Scouts of America.  The award […]

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BACK IN TIME: Home Seen In 110-Year-Old Postcard of Closter Identified

January 27, 2020 Kristin Beuscher

It’s a snowy day in Closter in this image that was captured more than 110 years ago. Can you guess where the photo was taken? While no street name was […]

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Blanch Avenue In Closter To Close For Rockland Electric Resiliency Project

January 24, 2020 Michael Olohan

CLOSTER, N.J.—Beginning Monday, Jan. 27, Blanch Avenue between Livingston Street and West Street, Closter—a 980-foot section of the road—will be closed to traffic through May as Rockland Electric continues installation […]

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Closter’s Bot Squad Offers Future Transport Option

January 20, 2020 Michael Olohan

CLOSTER, N.J.—A group of young robotics experts—fifth and sixth graders known as the “Bot Squad”—presented council members Jan. 15 with a vision of an environmentally-friendly transportation future for Closter: an […]

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Police Tracked Closter Home Goods Pickpocketing Suspect To Fairfax County, Virginia

January 16, 2020 Tom Clancey

CLOSTER, N.J.—A borough detective tracked a pickpocketing suspect all the way to Virginia after he allegedly snatched a senior citizen’s wallet as she admired a Christmas tree outside Home Goods […]

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