Glen Rock September 22, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Council adopts Hamilton Avenue parking ordinance by John Koster The Glen Rock Borough Council has adopted an ordinance that establishes a no-parking zone on the east side of Hamilton Avenue from Maple Avenue to Harding Road -despite objections from a neighbor that eliminating parking on one side of the road would only encourage speeding. John Lederer, who lives on Hamilton Avenue, thanked the Glen Rock Police Department for increased actions against speeders, but questioned whether opening up the road would reduce speeding. “We have seen the difference this week,” Lederer said at last week’s public council meeting, noting that ticketing of speeders had increased since he and other residents spoke at an earlier council session. Councilman Mike O’Hagan said that continued enforcement by the police and continued civility by drivers would help reduce the threat to children and other pedestrians in the vicinity of Glen Rock schools. In other business, the council accepted the application of Matthew D’Onofrio to the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department, with appreciation for his volunteer spirit. The council also approved the hiring of three part-time clerks for the records room of the Glen Rock Police Department to replace a clerk who retired. Christine Douenias and Rita Sarna, both Glen Rock residents, and Beth Higgins of River Edge, were said to be the top candidates of the 15 people interviewed. All three were approved as part-time employees. The former full-time position will be divided into two part-time positions and one floater position. The pay will be $17 per hour. Memorial tree project underway The “11 Neighbors, 11 Trees” effort of the Glen Rock Tree Trust is now raising funds to plant trees in various locations on public land in Glen Rock in memory of the 11 Glen Rock residents who died on Sept. 11, 2001. “While trees could never replace these individuals or the contributions they would have made to the town, the trees will remind us of all that was lost as they provide benefits to our public spaces for decades to come,” said Glen Rock Mayor John van Keuren. The trees will not be planted in a formation, but throughout the borough, symbolizing that these individuals lived in various neighborhoods and contributed to the totality of the community. The trust hopes additional funds will be raised for additional plantings; for example, 11 trees at schools. “We will be reaching out to organizations in town (continued on page 14) ��������� Bright, Spacious 2BR available immediately ������������������ ������������ NOW RENTING ����������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������� ������������������������� 201-488-5085 ������������������������� since 1978 ������������������� LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. Creative Landscape Lighting Seminar ���������������������� Seminar 1: Wednesday, Sept. 29th at 7pm (Rain Date - Thursday, September 30th) Seminar 2: Tuesday, Oct. 12th at 7pm (Rain Date - Thursday, October 14th) Located at Landscape Gallery and Gardens. Please call our office at (201) 891-1199 to register or email events@jacobsenlandscape.com. L ABarnstablePCourt, Saddle River •D201.825.4440 S N D S C A E G A L L E RY A N G A R D E N 11 www.jacobsenlandscape.com ESIGN CENTER 413 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park • 201.891.1199 D