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Closter’s Amitai Starts Sixth Term; Yammarino Begins Second

January 14, 2020 Michael Olohan

CLOSTER, N.J.—A long-serving Closter councilwoman was installed Jan. 2, entering a term that will lead her towards nearly two decades of public service to the borough. On Jan. 2 in […]

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Imprisoned ‘Torso Killer’ Confesses in Three Cold Cases

January 10, 2020 Staff

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.—Notorious New Jersey serial killer Richard Cottingham, 73, who is serving more than 200 years in prison, has confessed to three cold-case slayings of local teenage girls from […]

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This Week in Local History: Burglars Strike All Over Bergen

January 6, 2020 Kristin Beuscher

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.—At the beginning of 1908, the Pascack and Northern valleys were experiencing a rash of burglaries. The rather brazen criminals targeted homes, businesses—even the Closter National Bank, where […]

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BACK IN TIME: Closter School Got its Start During World War II

December 2, 2019 Susan McTigue

CLOSTER, N.J.—On Dec. 7, Closter’s Lindgren School and Summer Camp is inviting alumni and their families to celebrate its 75 years of serving the community, often now with third generation […]

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Closter Mayor Announces Seasonal Events

December 2, 2019 Northern Valley Press

CLOSTER, N.J.—Closter Mayor John Glidden reports in his December newsletter that friends, families and neighbors are all invited to enjoy the borough’s annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 8 at […]

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BACK IN TIME: Closter Site Has Been a Restaurant—With Many Owners— Since 1920s

November 27, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

CLOSTER, N.J.—For those who wanted to eschew the traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home back in 1959, there were many Northern Valley restaurants offering to do the cooking. In Closter, you […]

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BACK IN TIME: Closter Celebrates the Armistice

November 11, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

CLOSTER, N.J.—Seen above, a parade through downtown Closter celebrates the end of World War I.  The armistice signed at Compiegne, France, between the Allied forces and Germany took effect at […]

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Closter Forum Details Safety Efforts at Local Schools

October 29, 2019 Michael Olohan

CLOSTER, N.J.—About 40 concerned parents and residents at an Oct. 22 Closter schools forum heard local police and educators provide extensive detail on security and safety efforts in the borough’s […]

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COMMUNITY VOICES: Will Back Closter Dems

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: Living in a town like Closter and having been a volunteer in so many capacities over the years including president of the Closter Board of Education and […]

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COMMUNITY VOICES: Former Official Endorses Albelli, Lewis

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor:   Linda Albelli and Clifton Lewis are the clear choices for Closter Borough Council.  They bring transparency, fresh ideas, and years of experience. Linda is a lifelong […]

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