September 2001 Photo Gallery
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Mayor William J. Torre and Code Enforcement Officer Pat Vella inspect the demolition

About this home --
Dr. Mary Sullivan Mohair was a local girl who made good—in her own home town. Raised in the Sullivan family homestead on Central Avenue, she spend her remaining years there, too, except for the last years spent in a nursing home. Her mother was a founding member of the Woman’s Club, of which Dr. Mohair was a member.

Dr. Mohair attended St. Vincent’s Academy and received her Doctorate in Education from Fordham University. She rose through the ranks in the Hasbrouck Heights School District, attaining the position of Superintendent of Schools. Among her accolades were a citation from Fordham naming her a “Distinguished Alumni” and a plaque received in 1970 from the Men’s Association, when she was hailed as “Citizen of the Year.” Several generations of students will remember her for her tough but fair stance and for her fashionable attire.  -- Michele Maiullo

Prior to demolition, the Fire Department used a smoke machine and  "volunteer" victims, held training exercises to practice search and rescue, ventilation procedures and use of the Thermal Imaging Camera. on September 2001. [Photos 1][Photos2]

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Candle Light Vigil

An estimated 2,000 folks attended the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights Candle Light Vigil held 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15th at Depken Field.

The program included a Boy & Girl Scout Honor Guard, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation by Fred W. Diekman (First Reformed Church), with comments by Mayor William J. Torre and Assemblywoman and Former Mayor Rose Marie Heck.

It was announced that our HHPD and HHFD had responded to the scene.

Officials from the Borough Council and Board of Education were introduced.  Several individuals and organizations were recognized for their contributions in organizing this event.

The Scout Color Guard then lead the Candle Light Walk around the field concluding with Benediction in the center of the football field.

Approximately a ton of food and provisions were also collected by the DPW.

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House Fire Oak Grove & Jefferson
On Sunday September 23 at 12:45, area fire departments responded to a house fire at the corner of Oak Grove & Jefferson Avenues.  Several minor injuries were reported. No one was home when the fire occured. The cause was believed to be electrical.  Fire Departments responding included: Hasbrouck Heights, Wood-Ridge, Moonachie, Lodi, with support from Carlstadt and Wallington.