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Public
Safety Building
Masons' Cornerstone Ceremony
[Photos] Jr.-Sr. High School Cornerstone Ceremony, October 22, 2000
[Ceremony] [Program] New Municipal Building Cornerstone
Ceremony, March 2, 2003
A ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the New Public Safety Building at 248
Hamilton Avenue, was held by the Grand Lodge of Masons of the State of New Jersey on
November 23 at 1:30 p.m.. The ceremony was co-presented by the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights and the
Euclid Lodge #136 of Free & Accepted Masons (Hasbrouck Heights). The Public
Safety Building will house the Hasbrouck Heights Police
Department, Fire Department and Municipal Court.
The program began with the traditional marching from the Masonic Lodge to the building
construction site.
Paul M. Ferreira, Master, Euclid Masonic Lodge, gave the welcoming remarks, followed by a
salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. Rev. Joseph Picard, Pastor, St.
John the Divine Episcopal Church and Fire Department Chaplin gave the opening invocation.
Robert L. Miller, Grand Master of Masons of the State of New Jersey led the Cornerstone
Ceremony and provided reflections. The Masons attested to the stone being plumb, square,
level and sound. Corn, oil and wine were poured onto the stone to represent the
Masonic virtues. Masons Chaplains provided appropriate prayers.
After the laying of the foundation stone ritual, remarks were made by Assemblywoman Rose
Marie Heck and Mayor William J. Torre.
Councilpersons attending included: Justin A. DiPisa, Herbert Heeren, Andrew Link III,
and Marlene Verrastro. Other officials included: Boro Administrator Michael
Kronyak, Boro Clerk Rose Marie Sees, Police Chief Michael Colaneri, Fire Chief Robert
Thomasey, as well as other community leaders.
A closing benediction was given by Rev. Roland R. Ratmeyer, Interim Paster, First Reformed
Church.
Upon the conclusion of the program, the group returned to the Masonic Lodge for
refreshments and fellowship. The Euclid Lodge No. 136 Free & Accepted Masons
2003 Worshipful Master is Paul M. Ferreira.
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The Program
The program began with the traditional marching from the Masonic Lodge to the
building construction site.
A salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance
Rev. Joseph Picard, Pastor, St. John the Divine Episcopal Church and Fire Department
Chaplin gave the opening invocation.
Paul M. Ferreira, Master, Euclid Masonic Lodge, gave the welcoming remarks
Robert L. Miller, Grand Master of Masons of the State of New Jersey led the Cornerstone
Ceremony.
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