Waldwick September 2, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 The Waldwick Council has approved an ordinance that will allow the borough to acquire a utility easement from the Highlands Community Association, with the aim of permitting a local hospice to connect to the borough’s sanitary sewer system. Plans call for the extension of the existing sewer line on the HCA’s park property on West Saddle River Road in order to allow Holy Name Hospital’s new hospice at the former Villa Marie Claire access to Council approves utility easement ordinance the system. The tie-in will be made at an existing manhole located in the driveway into the park. The hospice, located in neighboring Saddle River, will be located in the Spanish style villa, which was formerly a group residence for senior citizens and retired nuns. The building is being renovated into 20 units for terminally ill patients at a cost of approximately $3 million. Completion of the upgrade is expected early next year. The villa historically had septic problems because it required ejector pumps to operate. Waldwick uses a gravity system, which is cheaper and more efficient to operate. Waldwick will be paid for the sewer connection. The HCA agreed to convey the easement to the borough to extend the lines. As part of that agreement, the borough plans to reduce the assessed value of the association’s park from $142,500 to $106,875. This adjustment will save the HCA approximately $769 in taxes annually. The HCA has agreed to waive the $300 fee it has charged the borough to use the park property for the municipality’s summer recreation program. Councilman Don Sciolaro did not participate in the introduction or final approval of this ordinance. He has been president of the HCA for three years. The HCA has been in existence for over 50 years. Its 340 members reside on the east side of Route 17, and pay dues to use the park. Accident claims life of man crossing Route 17 A 70-year-old Florida resident was struck by a car as he attempted to cross Route 17 in Waldwick at midday on Aug. 25. The victim, who reportedly suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, died a few hours later at Valley Hospital. According to police, the driver of the vehicle that struck the victim was traveling in the left lane of Route 17 South. The pedestrian attempted to cross the highway in an eastbound direction, and was struck by the vehicle and thrown onto Route 17 North near Sheridan Avenue. Waldwick’s police department, fire department, and ambulance corps responded to the scene, as did the Ho-Ho-Kus police and volunteer ambulance corps, Northstar, and the Saddle River police. Waldwick Sergeant Rob Woessner called in Lieutenant Ed Weber and the Bergen County investigators. The New Jersey Department of Transportation also responded, and shut down the highway for approximately two hours. The driver was taken to Waldwick Police Headquarters. He agreed to take the Alcotest, which provided a reading of zero blood alcohol content. A police source stated that many witnesses to the accident came forward, and reported that it was difficult to see the pedestrian and that the driver had nowhere to go to avoid the man on the busy highway. Surrogate to discuss wills Michael R. Dressler, Judge of the Surrogate Court of Bergen County, will present, The Importance of Writing a Will, at the Waldwick Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. In his program, Judge Dressler will discuss probate procedures, administration of estates, estate tax consequences, powers of attorney, medical directives, guardianships, and other related issues. A graduate of Seton Hall University Law School, Dressler served as mayor of Cre ssk il l b efore h is ele ct ion to t he (continued on page 23) JEI������������������ ��� ��������� �������� ����������������������������������� ��������������������������������������� ������������������������������ ���� ������������ ��������� �� ���������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������������� �������������������������������� ~A Better Life through a Better Education ~ ������������������������������ 9-2-09 joan/janine REGISTRATION JEI_Academy3x(9-2-09) 3 x 3” ������������������������������������ FOR 2009-2010 SEMESTER � � � ��� � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� � �� � � ������������������������ �� � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ������������ ����������������������������������������������������������������� � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � ����������� � � � ��� � � � �� � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � ��� � � �� � � � � � � � � ��������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������