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This Is Rutherford
Oct 5, 20202 min read
The Stories Behind Rutherford's World War II Heroes
By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits (monument): John McParland Four years ago, longtime Rutherford resident, John McParland, noticed a...
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This Is Rutherford
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Notable Black Americans in Rutherford
By Rod Leith and Jennifer Ersalesi There are many notable Black Americans who are part of Rutherford’s history. Here are some details...
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This Is Rutherford
Jun 29, 20203 min read
Remembering Rudy Nichols
By Jennifer Ersalesi and Rod Leith Photo credits: Gary Nichols Rudolph L. Nichols was born on August 29, 1930 (almost 90 years old). ...
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This Is Rutherford
Jun 22, 202010 min read
Black History in Rutherford and Neighboring Towns
Submitted by Rod Leith, Rutherford Borough Historian “On Wednesday the African offended, and on Saturday morning he was burned to ashes,...
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This Is Rutherford
Jan 7, 20202 min read
Honoring Outgoing Mayor Joseph DeSalvo
Submitted by Rutherford Borough Historian Rod Leith Recently, Rutherford Borough Hall honored outgoing Mayor Joseph DeSalvo for his...
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This Is Rutherford
Nov 18, 201911 min read
Fire Alarm Boxes in Rutherford
By Jennifer Ersalesi Robert Karpowicz was born and raised in Rutherford. Karpowicz became interested in firefighting at a very young age....
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This Is Rutherford
Nov 12, 20191 min read
Honoring Local Veteran Vincent Mancuso
By Joan Tidona and Jennifer Ersalesi Vincent Mancuso was a Rutherford resident who served our country admirably. He was a 1958 graduate...
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This Is Rutherford
Nov 11, 20192 min read
Honoring Local Veteran Tullio Fuligni
Written by Joan Tidona and Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credit: Jennifer Ersalesi Tullio Fuligni’s (1898-1984) service to our country is...
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This Is Rutherford
Nov 6, 20195 min read
This is Bill Einreinhofer
By Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford resident, Bill Einreinhofer, was born and raised in Rutherford and currently resides in his childhood...
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This Is Rutherford
Oct 17, 20192 min read
This Was Grace Episcopal Church
By Rod Leith The first meetings to organize Grace Episcopal church were in April and May 1869. Dr. W.G. Farrington presided at the first...
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This Is Rutherford
Oct 15, 20191 min read
Rutherford Community School: History of Rutherford Course and Tour
By Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford Community School (formerly Rutherford Adult School) recently offered a course entitled, “The History of...
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This Is Rutherford
Sep 26, 20199 min read
This is the Rutherford Historical Preservation Committee
By Jennifer Ersalesi The Rutherford Historical Preservation Committee was formed to “educate the community about what value historic...
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This Is Rutherford
Aug 17, 20192 min read
100th Anniversary of Temple Beth-El
By Rod Leith, Rutherford Borough Historian During a recent conversation with Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman of Temple Beth El, he explained that...
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This Is Rutherford
Jun 24, 20193 min read
The Polymathic Club - Rutherford's 85 Year-Old Club You Probably Don't Know About
By Jennifer Ersalesi Not many people know about a club that has existed for over 85 years in Rutherford, The Polymathic Club. This small...
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This Is Rutherford
Jun 6, 20192 min read
Event Recap: Laval Tribute
By Jennifer Ersalesi Photos by Bonnie Corcoran Here is the news clip from Channel 11, WPIX. On Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, the community...
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This Is Rutherford
May 22, 20192 min read
Local Heroes: The Laval Family
Written by: Rod Leith, Rutherford Historian The community tribute to the Laval veterans is planned to be held on Memorial Day, May 27, in...
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