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Emerson, Westwood Work Together To Ease Flooding
WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Westwood and Emerson have, as neighbors, experienced issues with flooding, and they are trying to work on the issues cooperatively, The Record reported.
Emerson has already applied for a grant from the state Department of Transportation's Local Aid Infrastructure Fund, and the Westwood Council voted Tuesday to apply for a grant from that fund as well, according to The Record.
"Hopefully we are able to come up with a solution," said Westwood Mayor John Birkner Jr., as reported by The Record. "It's traumatic over there; water has wiped out yards and pools. I'v…
Wayne Valley High School Organizes Car Show
WAYNE, N.J. -- An all-models car show is coming to Wayne Valley High School on Wednesday, June 8.
Whether your vehicle is American-made or an import, a muscle car or otherwise, all varieties are welcome. Last year, over 400 vehicles were display and more than 1,000 people attended, organizers noted.
The event will feature giveaways, music, food for purchase, demonstrations by automotive technology students at the school and other activities. A film crew from NJEA Classroom CloseUP TV will also be on hand to film the event.
If you're interested in displaying your vehicle, email waynetown…
Wilma (Ranieri) Smithward, 74, Fort Lee Resident
FORT LEE, N.J. -- Wilma (Ranieri) Smithward, of Fort Lee, died on Saturday, June 4. She was 74.
Born in Naples, Italy, Smithward worked at Quest Diagnostics in Teterboro for 30 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Dragoslavic and her husband Steve; grandchildren Matthew and Andrew; brothers Matteo and his wife Lina Ranieri, and Maurizio and his wife Rosemarie Ranieri; and many nieces, nephews and many friends.
Smithward was predeceased by her brother, Eraclio Ranieri.
Visiting hours will from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at McCorry Funeral Home, 780 Anderson Ave., …
Salvatore V. Cabibbo, 84, Longtime Hackensack Resident
HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Salvatore V. Cabibbo -- a resident of Hackensack for 50 years -- died on Saturday, June 4. He was 84.
Born in Cliffside Park, Cabibbo was a mechanical engineer for Kamine Development Corp. of Union, before he retired. He was past president and a member of Local Chapter No. 25 of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, MaryAnn (Genovese) Cabibbo; children Greg Cabibbo and his wife Stacy, Dianne DiMassino and her husband George, Linda Toga and her husband Andy, MaryAnn DiGiammerino and her husband David, Sal Cabibbo…
Giovanna (Di Marco) Buttacavoli, 93, Franklin Lakes Resident
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Giovanna (Di Marco) Buttacavoli -- a Franklin Lakes resident, formerly of Garfield -- died on Sunday, June 5. She was 93.
Born in Sicily, Italy, Buttacavoli came to the United States and settled with her family in Garfield. She was a seamstress with the John Boiko Dress Company, in Garfield, for many years before she retired in 1982.
She was a parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Franklin Lakes and a former parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrow Church in Garfield.
Buttacavoli is survived by her daughters, Rose and her husband Peter Corrado, and Tina Pergo…
