Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-December 22, 2010 Issue

Wyckoff December 22, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Township-based DMV ofﬁce is now closed by John Koster The Wyckoff-based New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles office officially closed on Dec. 11. The Wyckoff DMV office, a great local convenience, had begun reducing its roster of services last year and reduced its hours in the autumn of 2010, before closing on Mondays. The parking lot that served the DMV and the long-closed A&P is now the target of a proposed Inserra Shop-Rite supermarket. With the closing of the DMV office and the supermarket application still pending, the parking lot just off Greenwood Avenue is virtually empty. The Department of Motor Vehicles has been a principal target of Governor Chris Christie’s attempt to balance the state budget, so much so that mechanical automobile inspections were terminated this year; only emissions tests are now required. This move impacted service station operators who conduct on-site automobile inspections and made mechanical repairs. The service stations that own the expensive testing equipment can still conduct the mandatory emissions testing. DMV workers in Trenton said conditions at the central DMV office have become extremely hectic due to reduced personnel. Letters mailed to remind motorists that they owe money are sometimes dated a week earlier than their The Friends of the Wyckoff Public Library will offer two programs for adults in the New Year. Social Security representative Dennis Burszan will present a program on Social Security benefits on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. arrival in local mailboxes, but checks to the DMV appear to arrive the day after they are mailed. The DMV still has an office in Oakland. Learn about Social Security, getting organized On Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Beatrix Goudy, of Let Us Organize You, LLC, will offer tips on organizing a home or office. These programs will be held in the James Monroe Room of the Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Avenue, and are free and open to the public. McBRIDE AG E N C Y • R E A LT O R S Wishing All a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Great New Year! Creations By Fran Flowers & More... Last Minute Gift Ideas • Full Line of Fresh Flowers • Custom Silk Arrangements • Unique Oil Painting Gallery • Garlands • Centerpieces • Grave Blankets & Pillows • Fresh Wreaths and more... �� McBride Agent � �� We thank our customers for 14 Central Ave their loyalty over the past Midland Park three years and wish everyone 201-444-8366 or a Merry Christmas and a 201-389-3079 Happy, Healthy New Year. Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5 Merry Christmas Happy New Year and Holiday Footwear Specials! �� from 2990 to $55 Suggested Retail $ �� 201-444-9995 Famous Brand “Liz Cole & “Alpine Woods” Fur Top Side Zipper Fashion Boots $ �� EXTRA VALUE COUPON ANY PURCHASE OF $29 OR MORE 5off 3990 to $52 Suggested Retail $ All Family Famous Brand “Coleman” & “Itasca” Waterproof Boots Available in lace up and front zipper for Men women and kids 201-447-3910 FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS NJHIC License #13VHO3311000 With This Coupon. Limit One Coupon Per Customer. Expires 1/2/11 50Wreath in Stock Off Any Tree or % With this coupon only through December 24, 2010 • Fairway Estate Garden Center $ ANY PURCHASE OF $40 OR MORE 10 EXTRA VALUE COUPON off With This Coupon. Limit One Coupon Per Customer. Expires 1/2/11 Midland Park Shopping Center Godwin Avenue & Goffle Road Shop online MARTYSHOES.COM We honor major credit/debit cards. Not responsible for typographical errors. MIDLAND PARK 201-857-2433 FOR THE STORE NEAREST YOU, Call 1-888-6-MARTYS (888-662-7897) FREE shipping on all orders over $29