<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2tRBRj_0wMcIimL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2tRBRj_0wMcIimL00" width="678" height="381" ><figcaption>Honoring Service: The 2024 Park Ridge Community Service Award recipients gather in Council Chambers on Oct. 22, recognized for their dedication and contributions to the borough’s well-being. Photo: Park Ridge Boro on Facebook</figcaption></figure>PARK RIDGE—Tuesday, Oct. 22 was a night of recognition and giving as Mayor Keith Misciagna and Council President John Ferguson awarded nearly two dozen borough volunteers with the 2024 Community Service Awards, celebrating their dedication to the community.The evening also included a $500 donation to Meals on Wheels North Jersey, presented to Executive Director Janelle Larghi by the Mayor and Council. Misciagna praised the organization’s impact, highlighting its essential service of delivering nutritious meals and offering vital human connection to local seniors. “Meals on Wheels is more than just meal delivery,” Misciagna said. “Their volunteers provide companionship and wellness checks, often as the only point of contact for clients.” And he said, “Contrary to a common misconception, their services are not free. Their program relies heavily on community support and contributions to continue our mission of helping seniors age in place with dignity and independence. They are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) and we rely on the support of our neighbors to continue our important mission to serve the seniors of Bergen County.”For more information about volunteer and donation opportunities, visit mealsonwheelsnorthjersey.org or call 201-358-0050.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0gmN2h_0wMcIimL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0gmN2h_0wMcIimL00" width="1000" height="750" ><figcaption>Park Ridge Council President John Ferguson, Meals on Wheels North Jersey Executive Director Janelle Larghi of Park Ridge, and Mayor Keith Misciagna at council chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Park Ridge Boro via Facebook.</figcaption></figure><h2>Volunteers represent a world of can-do spirit</h2>From education to public safety, local nonprofits to community organizations, the 2024 Community Service Award honorees reflect the best of Park Ridge, the mayor said. Nominated by their peers for going above and beyond, each volunteer was celebrated for their contributions to the borough’s spirit and well-being.This year’s recipients, lauded by Mayor Keith Misciagna and Council President John Ferguson, are:<ul><li>Thomas Arcurro – Park Ridge Police Reserves</li><li>Alyssa Baldino – East Brook Parent Teacher Organization</li><li>Tom Bauer – PKRG-TV</li><li>Marissa Depiero – West Ridge Parent Teacher Organization</li><li>Chief Mark Durst – Park Ridge Volunteer Fire Department</li><li>Linda Hanlon – Rotary Club of Park Ridge</li><li>Sandra Healey – Pascack Reformed Church</li><li>Bob Larubbio – Park Ridge Recreation &amp; Cultural Committee</li><li>Tammy Levinson – Cpl. Jedh C. Barker American Legion Post #153 Auxiliary</li><li>Tom Madru – Cpl. Jedh C. Barker American Legion Post #153</li><li>Mary Lynn Mazzarella – Greater Pascack Valley Woman’s Club</li><li>Alexandra McCreight – Park Ridge Girl Scouts</li><li>Richard Moss – Park Ridge Pool Commission</li><li>Greg Mulligan – Park Ridge Athletic Association</li><li>Karen Perez – Tri-Boro Food Pantry</li><li>Donna Szot – Golden Age Social Club of Park Ridge</li></ul>In his Oct. 25 mayor’s update, Misciagna shared his pride in these outstanding volunteers, saying in part that these folks’ time and dedication are “invaluable to the borough. It was great to see the council chambers full of the people that make Park Ridge a great place to live. These recipients were nominated by their peers for going over and beyond this year.”He said, “Getting things done is the hardest part of governing. Getting people to do work, to come out to help one another, is very difficult in most towns, but it’s not that hard here in Park Ridge thanks to you all. We are blessed in Park Ridge to have so many great neighbors that volunteer for the good of our community! I appreciate that more than you know, because there’s things that need to be done, that can’t be done by everybody on this dais, or even by everybody that is employed in the borough.”Misciagna said, “Thank you again for dedicating your time to making our community a better place and the gem of the county that it is, congratulations to all!”</div></body>

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2024 Community Service Awards spotlight borough volunteers; mayor, council cheer Meals on Wheels North Jersey with donation

PARK RIDGE—Tuesday, Oct. 22 was a night of recognition and giving as Mayor Keith Misciagna and Council President John Ferguson awarded nearly two dozen borough volunteers with the 2024 Community Service Awards, celebrating their dedication to the community. The evening also included a $500 donation to Meals on Wheels...