Wyckoff February 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Several members of the Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce have organized the Wyckoff Chamber Business Advisory Committee, which will serve as a liaison between the Chamber and the township. Howie Felixbrod, owner of Blue Moon Mexican Café in the Boulder Run Shopping Center, spearheaded the organization of the new group. He pointed out that businesses that are having a tough time surviving should be encouraged to seek assistance – and the new committee is here to help. New advisory committee will assist local businesses “We might be able to help a struggling business,” Felixbrod said. “We will be a resource for any existing business that needs help or has questions concerning almost anything from how to better market their business to how to keep better records.” The group held an organizational session late last month, which was attended by Felixbrod, Lee Parker, Joe Giordano, Steve Fultonberg, Andy Winston, Charlie Coleman, and Kathy Scarpelli. As they brainstormed, the group said The Wyckoff Board of Education has appointed Christopher Della Pietra and Dr. Samir Taneja to the two available unexpired terms. “I was glad to be appointed to the board of education, as I served on the board last year, and this was a good opportunity for me to continue to serve again, and then I can decide whether to run again for the November election,” Della Pietra told Villadom TIMES. “I really enjoyed my role on the board last year, and am excited to be able to continue to serve the best interests of the school district and the children of our Wyckoff Public Schools. It is an important role that I take very seriously, and I am honored to be reappointed and hope to help advance district goals and make it a better learning experience for our children.” A resident for seven years, Della Pietra, 44, is a graduate Della Pietra, Taneja named to BOE of Columbia University with a degree in economics, has a law degree from Fordham, and is a corporate attorney. He and his wife have three children in the school system. Dr. Taneja, 46, is a graduate of Northwestern University, where he received both his undergraduate and surgical degrees. He completed his surgical training at UCLA and he is a licensed MD and a professor of urologic oncology. He has been on the faculty of NYU Medical School for 17 years. He has authored more than 100 professional articles and chapters in 25 books. He has two children in the school system. Della Pietra and Taneja were among the people who applied to fill the positions vacated by Dr. Jill Mortimer and Catherine Runge, who resigned on Jan. 7. J. KOSTER Temple Beth Rishon invites the community to laugh away the winter blues with the temple’s free double feature Movie Night on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Two humorous and touching documentaries will be featured: “The Gefilte Take in a movie at Temple Beth Rishon it would be helpful if businesses had a better understanding of administrative issues, such as why some local businesses must apply to the state for certain permits. Last week, the new committee met with several Wyckoff officials to discuss matters pertaining to local businesses. Those in attendance included Mayor Rudy Boonstra, Township Committeeman Kevin Rooney, Township Administrator Bob Shannon, Fire Marshal Fred Depken, Construction Code Official Tom Gensheimer, Township Engineer Mark Di Gennaro, and Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce President Jay Vidockler. Chamber members who attended also included the committee’s charter members and Eugene Luccarelli. The local business people took this opportunity to get the answers to many of their questions about permits and other topics. Felixbrod noted that he learned that the township is not licensed to provide certain approvals to local businesses, making it necessary for some business owners to apply to the State of New Jersey. The result of the meeting was positive. “The township is open to working together with us,” Felixbrod said. He added that any Wyckoff business is encouraged to call the Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce. “Use us as a resource,” he urged. “We all contribute different ideas.” Interested businesses may visit wyckoffchamber.com or call Felixbrod at (201) 848-4088. The advisory committee, he added, plans to meet once a month. Fish Chronicles” and “Mahjongg: The Tiles That Bind.” Refreshments and popcorn will be served. The temple is located at 585 Russell Avenue. To RSVP, call (201)8914466. For more information, visit bethrishon.org.