April 29, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Waldwick The Borough of Waldwick has received a NJ Clean Energy grant to help defray the cost of the solar panel project at the borough hall on Franklin Turnpike. The $20,000 grant, for which the borough applied in February, is based on the number of kilowatt hours the town expects to save once the solar panels are operational. The reimbursement is $1 per kilowatt hour, according to Borough Administrator Gary Kratz. “It’s a nice offset on the project. It is $20,000 more than anticipated, and it cuts back on the project’s payback period by a couple of years,” he said. The panels were recently delivered and are expected to be installed this week, Kratz said. “We’re all looking forward to letting the sun power the building,” he said. The governing body approved the installation of the solar energy conversion system last fall. The municipal building was selected based on a consultant’s evaluation which determined that the eight-year-old building, which faces directly south, was the best candidate for the conversion. The public safety building was also considered, but its conversion was ruled impractical because too many collectors would be needed to generate the desired output. Once the system is operational, the borough plans to apply for Renewable Energy Credits (SREC) from the Board of Public Utilities. The income from the SRECs will be applied to pay off the system installation, which is expected to cost $165,000. The new system is expected to shave off $2,317 a year from the electric bill, based on today’s rates, and will generate $11,000 a year in SREC income, a conservative figure, according to the engineering estimates. Based on Borough solar panel installation is underway these figures, the estimated payback time to the borough is expected to be 12.39 years, further reduced once the Clean Energy grant is factored in. The panels are warranted for 20 years. The project is being funded through the farmland assessment rollback of the DiPippo Farm on Crescent Avenue. When the property, which had been assessed as farmland, was sold for development, it was reassessed retroactively for a three-year period, adding over $500,000 to the borough’s tax reserve. “Murder at the Station” is next in the Waldwick Community Alliance’s ambitious program of events to raise funds to refurbish the historic train station on Hewson Avenue. Written by Coralie Cummings, author of more than 280 murder mysteries, the interactive thriller will be staged on Saturday, May 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. with the station as the backdrop. This light-hearted murder mystery will be a tented affair, held rain or shine, and will begin as an elegant cocktail party at the Waldwick Train Station, giving guests the opportunity to get a guided view of the interior of the building. As the story unfolds, guests will make two stops a few doors away, where they will be confronted with suspects as they try to uncover this troublesome mystery. Not only will guests be entertained with an evening full of laughs and suspense, they will be treated to the culinary creations provided by local caterer “Take Away Gourmet”. Waldwick residents Chuck and Laura Adams are offering their culinary skills to the murder mystery fundraising project in a show of support towards the downtown restoration. The waitered event will highlight the Adams’ innovative presentation skills, their exacting attention to detail, Station is setting for thriller and of course, their food. Stationary and butler-passed hors d’oeuvres will feature such culinary delights as Parmesan Tuiles with Caesar Salad, Moroccan Marinated Lamb, Caribbean Marinated Shrimp, Guava BBQ and Marinated Filet of Beef. A Spring inspired vegetable and cheese station, as well as fine wine, champagne, beer and a humorous version of a “Murder Martini,” will also delight guests. Tickets are $50 (adults only) and reservations are a must. Seating is very limited, so be sure to book early. Tickets may also be purchased online or by calling (201) 873-8919. Operating out of its state-of-the-art kitchen at 26 West Prospect Street, Take Away Gourmet is a culmination of over 20 years of experience acquired in myriad aspects of the food world. The Adams’ have compiled an impressive client list, including numerous celebrities, Armani, Tiffany’s, Bloomingdale’s, Baccarat, Johnson & Johnson, and Juilliard School of Music, among many others. 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