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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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Oct 5, 20202 min read
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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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Jul 1, 20203 min read
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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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Jun 29, 20203 min read
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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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Jun 22, 202010 min read
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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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Jan 7, 20202 min read
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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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Nov 18, 201911 min read
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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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Nov 12, 20191 min read
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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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Nov 11, 20192 min read
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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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Nov 6, 20195 min read
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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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Oct 17, 20192 min read
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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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Oct 15, 20191 min read
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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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Sep 26, 20199 min read
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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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Aug 17, 20192 min read
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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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Jun 24, 20193 min read
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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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Jun 6, 20192 min read
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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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May 22, 20192 min read
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