Franklin Lakes September 1, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Governing body moves to amend noise ordinance by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Council has adopted an ordinance that amends the portion of the borough code that regulates noise from property maintenance equipment. The council has been composing and amending this ordinance since May 18, when the measure was introduced. However, the item has been under discussion by the council for some time before that. The ordinance amends the section of the code that lists the prohibitions of the use of property maintenance machinery including, but not limited to, lawnmowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, and wood chippers, except on weekdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Saturdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. It also prohibits the use of property maintenance machinery on legal holidays or on Sundays, except by property owners who may operate such property maintenance machinery on their own property on legal holidays and Sundays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the months of April through October, property owners may use lawnmowers, weed whackers, or hedge trimmers on their own property on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.; on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.; and on legal holidays and Sundays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The use of such property maintenance equipment is permitted during the prohibited hours, however, in case of an emergency in the interest of public health and safety. But property maintenance equipment must always be operated with a functioning muffler. The ordinance emphasizes that no prop- erty maintenance machinery can be used in such a prolonged or unusual manner as to annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of contiguous property owners and their lawful invitees. In addition, chainsaws, wood chippers, and similar wood cutting equipment can only be used to cut wood originating on the user’s property. If the wood to be cut does not originate on the owner’s or occupant’s property, but is to be used by the owner or occupant on the premises, and is not to be sold or (continued on page 17) ��������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 555 Russell Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (just west of Rt. 208) • 201-891-4595 • www.gumc.org Grace United Methodist Church The people of Grace invite you and your family to join with us in worship and fellowship as we begin the fall season SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9 AM & 11 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES: 9 AM & 11 AM: Infants to Grade 5 10 AM Grades 6 – 12 and Adults As of Sunday, 9/12/10 ������������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������������� “Let the little children come unto me...” ������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������� ������������ 3 Youth Choirs – Ages 4 through Grade 12 4 Fellowship Groups ranging from Age 4 through senior high CHOIRS & FELLOWSHIP GROUPS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH Grace Weekday Nursery School has classes for children ages 3 to 5 WE HAVE MOVED TO OUR NEW LOCATION! ��������������������������� ���������������������� Pat from Janine GraceChurch3x3(9-1-10) 3 col x 3” ����� ��������� 266 Harristown Rd, Suite 102, Glen Rock GLEN ROCK PLAZA 201.345.5621 LASER & COSMETIC DENTISTRY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY FULL SERVICE DENTAL CARE • Orthodontics • Invisalign (Invisible Braces) • Porcelain Veneers • Implants • Teeth Whitening • Oral Cancer Screening • Periodontal Treatment Mayra Modesto-Garrido D.D.S We Offer Line Of Credits And Financing Plans Free Consultation • We Accept Most Dental Insurance We Offer Oral Sedation