Speakers

Keith Marley currently sits as the New Jersey Astronomical Association Board of Governors Archivist and Librarian. He controls the size and content of the Library's books, magazines and videos. 

Captain Bill Sheehan is a lifelong Northern New Jersey resident who grew up along the Hackensack River which flows through the heavily industrialized Meadowlands region of New Jersey. His early experiences witnessing the decline of the river inspired his career in environmental advocay. The Hackensack Riverkeeper was founded in 1997, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting, preserving and restoring the Hackensack River watershed through advocacy, education, community action and litigation. He earned his U.S. Coast Guard Master's License in the 1990's and often conducts Eco-Cruises on the river to educate the public and monitor water conditions. 

Robert Guidetti is the Chief of Police for the Paramus Police Department. He started his career in law enforcement in 1987 and has steadily risen through the ranks serving as detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and deputy chief before becoming chief in 2023.  As chief he is responsible for departmental strategy, budgeting, public safety planning and liaison with community organizations and local government. 

Mayor Christopher DiPiazza will be speaking to us about the current State of the Town including a brief overview of how Paramus is doing, current projects, upcoming community events and his vision for the future. 

The Blood Bank will be on site in the parking lot from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Please bring a relative, friend or potential new member for this very important cause. They will provide water and snacks for the donors. 

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services provides free legal assistance to residents of Bergen, Hudson and Passaic Counties experiencing poverty including seniors, persons lving with a disabiliy and persons experiencing homelessness. 

Anna Villa-Bager is the President and Director of Marble Jam Kids. Marble Jam is a nonprofit organiation and center for the arts and enrichment located in Hackensack. Anna manages the operatios of the organization and is responsible for program development and fundraising. She is career planning certified and offers students a genuine and realistic perspective regarding career choices and mastering life skills necessary for success. 

Durante Physical Therapy is a family owned Therapy practice started by two brothers, Mike and Chris, born and raised in Paramus. Dr. Mike Durante is an experienced clinician with sensational hands-on skills paired with specific exercises to enhance rehabilitation, recovery and discover new limits. Dr. Chris Durante is a high energy clinician who excels at combining unique, hands-on skills to align/orient your body prior to prescribing individualized exercise programs to re-teach proper movement patterns.