This Day in History: 1960-05-07
Mahwah Mayor Morris Ruddick cut the ribbon that stretched across the backstop of the Sam Braen Little League Field at the corner of Airmont Road and Airmount Avenue and it was dedicated. Ronald C. Lewis, secretary of the Recreation Committee, acted as the master of ceremonies. A flag, presented by VFW past commander William Drobesh of the VFW, was raised by members of the color guard from the Nike base. Present were Township Committee members John J. Brennan, Bruce E. Sockman, Vincent F. Blefary and Janet T. Herlihy, and former Township Clerk Raymond F. Dator. Lewis also acted as umpire as Norman Beatty’s Tiny Tot Team defeated one coached by Daniel Zachrone, 14 to 10. The new field brought to eight the number of Township ball fields. (Bristow)