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Second-seeded Glen Ridge won its first sectional title since 2013 as it topped fourth-seeded Whippany Park, 4-1, in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 tournament finals on Monday afternoon in Montclair.

Every winner from every sectional tournament advances to the group championships on Thursday at Mercer County Park.

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Riley O’Sullivan grinded out a 6-2, 5-7, (10-6) win over Audrey Rha at first singles. At third singles, Tessa Rothmann beat Ashely Carnicella 6-4, 6-3, while first doubles Siena Atkinson and Adina Foster scored a 7-5, 6-0 win against Kayleigh McArdiei and Audrey Lee.

Second doubles Michelle Plaisted and Hazel Tat shut out Maria Day and Audrey Kuo as well, 6-0, 6-0.

For Whippany Park, Amanda Wickenheiser defeated Sophia Appelbaum-Roth, 6-2, 6-0.

Whippany Park is now 10-3 on the year while Glen Ridge is 11-5.

Stay tuned for the rest of the group finals recaps on Tuesday.

Group 2: Bernards 3, Mendham 2

Top-seeded Bernards, No. 19 in the NJ.com Top 20, defeated second-seeded Mendham, 3-2, in Bernardsville.

Bernards (13-2) won at second and third singles as well as second doubles. At second singles, Milena Perisic defeated Maya Gieszxzynski, 6-1, 6-4, third singles Claire Ren beat Siena Tiboni, 6-2, 6-1, and second doubles Olivia Rosenthal and Katarina Perisic recorded a 6-2, 6-2 win over Maya Vinu and Arianna Begliomini.

For Mendham (12-4), Sofia Cicarone edged Elizabeth Chen, 7-5, 6-3, and first doubles Anneliese Scala and Lilana Hurley edged Julianna Danial and Tiffany Zhang, 0-6, 6-3, 10-5 in comeback fashion.

Bernards (13-2) last won a sectional title in 2006 on the end of a three-year run coming out on top.

Group 3: Millburn 3, Montgomery 2

Top-seeded Millburn, No. 4 in the NJ.com Top 20, defeated third-seeded Montgomery, 3-2, in Millburn.

This was a rematch of the sectional final from a year ago, won by Montgomery. Millburn’s last title came in 2020.

Angelina Lei for the Millers (15-3) defeated Maya Konyukhov at first singles, 6-2, 6-0, Olivia Li beat Viktoria Leopold at second singles, 6-1, 6-2, and second doubles Tushita Malik and Alisa Sahovic edged Karina Konyukhov and Tongxin Xiao in the clincher, 4-6, 6-4, 10-5.

For Montgomery, Nicolette Shackelford and Riyaa Chandane topped Vasuda Madhusudan and Driti Ayinala, 6-2, 7-5, and Maria Mathew won against Zoe Kremmidas. The Cougars are 8-7.

Group 4: Ridge 4, Westfield 1

Top-seeded Ridge, No. 5 in the NJ.com Top 20, won 4-1 against second-seeded Westfield in Basking Ridge.

The title is the Red Devils’ first since 2016. Westfield won the crown a year ago.

Ridge swept all three singles positions as Jordan Lee shut out Emily Shabinaw, 6-0, 6-0, Isabel Su defeated Bianca Vesuna, 6-1, 6-4, and Kate Henderson edged Lauren Roszak, 4-6, 6-1, 10-6.

Ridge also secured a 6-1, 6-2 victory at first doubles by Maya Iglesias and Kirtana Hariharan over Lola Geoghan and Natalie Debowski.

Westfield (8-6) got its win at second doubles as Alexa Bloch and Anna Luchsinger downed Sabrina Schwarz and Srija Inampudi, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 10-8.

Ridge is 11-2.

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On Saturday afternoon, Verona football traveled to Glen Ridge to play in a competition that was as challenging physically as it was mentally. The teams dueled through frigid rain and thick mud, and though Verona fought for every yard, they came up just short of a victory.

Verona elected to receive the ball at the start of the game, and #23 Zach Garmont returned the ball to the 40-yard line. An offsides penalty on Glen Ridge originally moved Verona forward, but a botched snap followed up by a sideline interception caused the drive to end in a turnover. Tackles by #22 Dean Algieri as well as penalties by Glen Ridge forced a Ridger punt to the 15-yard line. On offense, rushes by #44 Bodie Maisano got Verona to the 35-yard line. Verona’s drive however resulted in a punt due to numerous gang tackles. While punting, a penalty on Verona brought the team into their own red zone, but another punt by #2 Kieran Patel led Glen Ridge to start at the 38-yard line. Glen Ridge’s counter-offensive would be stopped by tackles from Maisano, Algieri, and #52 Shane Costigan. During the fourth down punt, #12 Ethan Fersch put out his hands and just managed to block it, giving Verona great field possession at the 25-yard line. A rush by Maisano got Verona within 5 yards of a touchdown and on the next play #10 Connor Demasi threw a pass to Garmont to give Verona the lead. Patel’s extra point made the score 7-0. When kicking off to Glen Ridge, a reverse return was very close to being a score, but #13 Salvatore Santos-DiTrani saved a touchdown by tackling the returner #3 Brad Foster at the 50. Gang tackles, penalties, and individual tackles by #11 Jesse Wagner resulted in another Glen Ridge punt. This punt was out of bounds, so Verona started at the 50. To close out the quarter, Maisano barrelled through defenders to get Verona to the 45.

In the second quarter, a botched snap followed by a pass to Garmont that just nearly missed resulted in Patel punting the ball to the Glen Ridge 6-yard line. Tackles by Fersch, Maisano, and #81 John Paul Alfano, as well as another botched snap forced Glen Ridge to punt back to Verona at the 48-yard line. A 5 yard rush by Maisano got Verona to the Ridger 47. Another rush by Maisano and a catch from Garmont moved the chains past the 30-yard line. However, a fourth down conversion by Verona fell incomplete and Glen Ridge took over the ball. Nevertheless, Ridger incompletions and a tackle for a loss by Maisano caused a Glen Ridge punt to the 10. Passes to #5 Gianluca Checchetto, as well as rushes by Maisano did generate some yardage, but Verona was short of the first down and punted to the Glen Ridge 39-yard line. Tackles by Fersch, Garmont, and #20 Jayden Nigro, as well as good pass coverage by Wagner, developed a Glen Ridge turnover at the 20-yard line. A rush by Maisano capped off the first half with Verona still holding a one score lead.

Verona kicked off to start the second half and Glen Ridge began their drive slightly past their 30. Gang tackles by Verona held back the drive, but penalties on Verona kept it going. Finally, a screen by Glen Ridge resulted in their first touchdown of the day. A successful 2-point conversion gave Glen Ridge an 8-7 lead. A return from Garmont started the drive at the 32-yard line. Jumps and maneuvering by Garmont nearly got Verona to the 50, but it was called back to the 35 due to a penalty. Another penalty on Verona moved them back 5 yards to the 30. Multiple consistent rushes by Garmont then finally got Verona across the 50-yard line into Ridger territory. Unfortunately for Verona, its progress would stop there as swarms of Glen Ridge defenders limited Verona’s rushing ability. Patel’s punt then brought the ball to the 13-yard line. Group tackles by Verona brought the 3rd quarter to a finish.

At the start of the 4th quarter, tackles by Costigan and Santos-DiTrani looked like they were going to cause a Glen Ridge stop, but a pass across the middle kept the drive going. Finally, a tackle by Maisano, followed by pressure in the pocket from #50 Aidan Cifaretto forced the conclusion of Glen Ridge’s drive. A jumping return from Garmont got Verona to the 25. After an incomplete pass, a sack, and a penalty, Verona found itself in a third and long. A 40-yard pass to Garmont then brought Verona back nearly to the 50. A rush by Maisano crossed midfield and Verona looked poised to put points on the board. Unfortunately, a wet ball slipped out backfield and was recovered by Glen Ridge. Verona’s defense refused to give up and tackles by Alfano, Wagner, and Costigan turned the ball over one more time. Despite a 7 yard pass to Garmont, Verona could not convert on fourth down and Glen Ridge kneeled the ball to close out the game, an 8-7 loss for Verona.

“The loss against Glen Ridge was just an ugly loss,” said Captain Shane Costigan. “ We can say there were excuses but to win a football game you have to want it, and to win against Hanover we need to want to win.”

Next Friday, Verona will take on rival Hanover Park at Sellitto Field at 7 p.m. The game will be Verona’s senior night as Verona football seeks to give the students an underdog victory on this day. One thing is for certain, and that is Verona will continue to give 110% to close out this year.

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The bitten person received immediate medical attention and treatment after the encounter, Bloomfield officials said.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A skunk that bit a human near the border of Glen Ridge last week has tested positive for rabies, authorities reported Friday.

According to a statement from Bloomfield Township officials:

“This past weekend an individual was bitten by a wild skunk in the area of Bloomfield and Glen Ridge, prompting a rapid and comprehensive response by the township. The skunk was confirmed to have tested positive for rabies, highlighting the importance of swift action to safeguard public health and safety … Animal control officers were dispatched promptly to address the skunk encounter, ensuring the animal was contained and removed from the area to prevent further risks to the community.”

The bitten person received immediate medical attention and treatment after the encounter, officials said.

The exact location of the incident wasn’t noted in a statement from the township. However, Bloomfield isn’t the only Essex County township to report rabid skunk encounters; others have been seen in Montclair over the past years.

“Upon receiving reports of the skunk bite, the Bloomfield Health Department immediately coordinated efforts with local animal control authorities to ensure a prompt and effective response to this unfortunate incident,” Bloomfield Mayor Venezia said.

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“Please make sure that your pets are up-to-date with their rabies vaccines and if your pet is bitten, please make sure to contact your veterinarian immediately,” Venezia continued. “We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of our residents as we work together to prevent potential health risks and maintain a safe community for all.”

The Bloomfield Health Department and animal control are actively monitoring the surrounding areas daily for any unusual activity and remain in communication with the State of New Jersey Department of Health Division of Communicable Disease Services regarding the situation.

Bloomfield officials said people can report unusual animal behavior, bites or encounters with potentially rabid animals to animal control authorities.

“If you are bitten, please make sure to contact the Bloomfield Health Department at (973) 680-4024, as well as your primary care provider/emergency care services,” officials said.

People should be careful when interacting with unfamiliar or wild animals, officials reminded local residents.

The township also provided the following safety recommendations:

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When the new year arrives, it will be the first time since 1946 that a "Dr. Douglas" won't be practicing in the Montclair/Glen Ridge area.

|Updated Thu, Dec 14, 2023 at 9:11 am ET

MONTCLAIR, NJ — When the new year arrives, it will be the first time since 1946 that a “Dr. Douglas” won’t be practicing in the Montclair/Glen Ridge area.

Elaine Douglas, a well-known family physician in Essex County, recently announced her plans to retire. She currently practices out of Vanguard Medical Group’s location in Glen Ridge. Her last day in the office will be Dec. 18.

Douglas bid her patients and the community a fond farewell in a letter this week (read it below).

“This coming January 2024 will be the first time since 1946 that a Dr. Douglas will not be practicing in Montclair (and Glen Ridge). After careful consideration, I am announcing my plans to retire this December.

“As you may know, my father, Dr. Fred Douglas, was the first Dr. Douglas in Montclair and is the person on whose shoulders I have proudly stood. He had encouraged me to become a physician when I was in high school, but the idea of spending so much time in school did not appeal to me. I chose instead to get a degree in music education.

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“Not only did I enjoy teaching music, but also the job enabled me to take 2½ years off to be a full-time, stay-at-home mom…a gift for which I am forever grateful.

“When my daughter was about 2 years old, I started my master’s degree in social studies education. It was during my graduate studies that I developed an interest in medicine and thought about trying to get into medical school. But at the ripe old age of 27, I thought I was too old to change careers. After getting my master’s, I went back to teaching music. Even though I still enjoyed teaching, my interest in medicine grew. I saw the joy that practicing medicine gave my father. I saw how much he was loved by his patients and others who worked with him.

“I lost my teaching position in 1979. After 6 years of teaching elementary school music, I thought seriously about getting another teaching position, but I was still thinking about medicine. I decided to try to get into medical school even though I had not studied math or science since I was in high school. I took a chance and said to myself, I don’t want to be 50 years old and wonder, “Could I have done it?” I did 2 years of pre-med courses, and during the third year, I applied to medical schools – 10 years AFTER I thought I was too old to apply! Fortunately, I was accepted at my first choice – the University of Colorado, which was 6 miles from my house.

“I graduated on Memorial Day, 1986, and my father got to participate in the ceremony. I returned to Montclair and did my residency at Mountainside Family Practice, the same residency where some of the founding physicians of Vanguard Medical Group trained.

“Even though he never said so, I am sure that Dad delayed his retirement in the hopes that I would take over the practice he had worked so hard to build. We worked together for about 3 years before he retired. I continued to practice in the same home office that my father did until November 2017. However, the business of medicine was more than I could handle. I had known some of the original Vanguard physicians since residency, and I thought Vanguard would be a good fit for me. It turns out that I was right. Vanguard has given me the opportunity to continue to do what I love for longer than would have been possible otherwise.

“I still see some patients who started with my father. One of my 90+ year-old patients began seeing my dad when she was in her twenties. Another patient tells me that my father delivered her and that my mother was her home economics teacher. (Mom was one of the first Black teachers hired by the Montclair Public Schools, and after she retired, she helped me in the office.)

“With such a long history of taking care of so many in my community, deciding when to retire has been a difficult one, and I have put it off several times. I truly still love what I do, and I now understand how my dad felt about the practice of medicine.

“As I look back, I am grateful to my younger self for having the guts to take a chance on becoming a physician later in life. I am equally grateful to my patients. You have put your trust in me, and I am honored to have been a part of your healthcare journey.

“It is never easy to say goodbye, but I know that you will continue to be in good hands at Vanguard Medical Group. After I retire, please reach out to the Glen Ridge office at (973) 969-3800. You will receive priority scheduling with a provider who shares a similar medical approach and standard of care to my own standards and who also knows your medical history.

“My last day in the office will be December 18, 2023.

“It has been my pleasure to know you, and I wish you all the best in the coming years.

“Yours in good health, [Elaine Douglas].”

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