February 17, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Waldwick Borough awaits county’s decision on park funding Waldwick officials are still awaiting Bergen Coun- ty’s approval of an Open Space Trust Fund grant that would cover improvements at Borough Park. The bor- ough has applied to the county’s Open Space Trust Fund to use funds left over from a 2007 grant for the drainage work. According to Assistant Borough Administrator Jordan Battisti, $84,825,73 was spent from the original grant, which funded playground equipment and repav- ing. The remaining $11,874 can be diverted to the flood control and drainage project with the county’s approval. The borough would have to match the expenditure. Battisti said the funds would be used for installa- tion of the drainage pipe, topsoil, and seeding. Depart- ment of Environmental Protection permit fees could also be included. If not used within three years, the unused grant moneys would have to be returned, she said. Engineering costs would be covered by borough funds. The drainage situation came to the forefront at an earlier council meeting because of problems encoun- tered during Waldwick Day last September, when heavy rains limited the use of the park. Councilman Frank Palladino said the local Italian Cub, of which he is a member, often uses the park for functions and has also encountered problems. “You have to cordon off areas. It’s not pleasant,” Recycling collection schedule updated Due to last week’s snowstorm, the Borough of Waldwick cancelled the Feb. 10 collection of recycla- bles. The collection has been rescheduled for Wednes- Income Tax Preparation Personal Taxes � Business Taxes Competitive Rates � Quality Returns Offices in Mahwah and Ramsey, NJ 201-512-0300 n_buonfiglio@smallbizpros.com • • • • Tax Consulting and Preparation Monthly Financial Reporting Business Advice & Growth Complete Payroll Services $25 Off Your Income Tax Return! Just Mention This Ad (Offer Expires 03/31/10) Palladino said at a recent council meeting. Borough Engineer Mike De Sena was asked to rec- ommend solutions, and provided two options. The first was seen as too expensive, but the engineers alterna- tive plan, which would cost approximately $20,000, is now being pursued. The left-over moneys will fund the first step. A Waldwick official said the borough hopes to receive the county’s approval in the coming months. ������� ������������ 99 West Allendale Ave. Allendale, NJ Phone: 201-327-2423 Fax: 201-327-9550 Call about our Special Occasion Catering day, Feb.17. After that date, the regular collection schedule that appears on the borough calendar will resume. ������������������ ��������������������� b y Usui and Tibetan Reiki Master Nancy L. Pianfetti No job too big or too small! Mike Canova-Owner, Graduate of Culinary Institute of America ������������ Monday thru Saturday 6am to 3pm • Sunday 7am to 2pm BerniesBagelsGeneric2x2(2-17-10) For Mike from Janine 2 x 2” Pharmacist in Charge, William D. Brown