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Borough Hall to Close for DPW Official's Funeral

Falzarano still critical; Township Committee observes moment of silence for Dziedzic.

municipal offices will close Monday to allow employees to attend the funeral of Charles Dziedzic, the deputy diector of the

Municipal offices affected by the closure will be the , the and the administrative office of the . Police officers will be available by calling (973) 635-8000 for non-emergency issues and 911 for emergencies.

Dziedzic was while traveling east on Interstate 40 outside of Little Rock, Ark., when his motorcycle was struck from behind by an SUV.

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Dziedzic's funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at in Madison. The family will receive relatives and friends at 9:15 a.m.

Following the funeral, the family and borough employees will process from St. Vincent to downtown Chatham via Main Street.

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Borough Administrator Robert Falzarano and his brother George, both of Long Hill Township, were traveling with Dziedzic and were also injured in the accident.

Lt. Brian Gibbons, of the said as of Thursday, Falzarano "still remains in the Critical Intensive Care Unit" at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.

The three men were returning to New Jersey after a cross-country motorcycle trip, which began April 6. All three men were wearing their helmets, according to Arkansas State Police.

Chatham Township Mayor Nicole Hagner led the township committee in a moment of silence Thursday in observance of Dziedzic and Falzarano.


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