Allendale November 17, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Council vote clinches preservation of 20 acres The Allendale Borough Council voted to amend an ordinance so the borough can permanently preserve 20 acres of wetlands along Powell Road. The property will be protected from residential or commercial development with money from the Passaic River Coalition. “I am pleased that the borough was able to sell these wetlands to the Passaic River Coalition, which will ensure that they remain open space for generations to come,” Mayor Vince Barra said after the meeting. The Passaic River Coalition, an environmental group that protects natural sites along the Passaic River watershed, will convey $321,500 to the Borough of Allendale, which acquired the wetlands from the original owners over a number of years in lieu of unpaid taxes. Allendale retained title to a sliver of the land, but the bulk of the land now officially belongs to the Passaic River Coalition. The land cannot be developed because of its wetlands designation, and the transfer was accomplished without any direct impact on the taxpayers of Allendale. The Passaic River Coalition had previously helped Allendale with some seed money for legal expenses when Councilman Jim Strauch rallied residents against the construction of 24 condominium units at the site known as Orchard Commons. The seed money and donations from a number of residents convinced the borough council that a groundswell of resident opposition could be mobilized against Orchard Commons as a townhouse tract. The site is now a passive park, with one quadrant set aside for affordable housing. The Allendale Borough Council meeting was held on Monday to avoid a conflict with Veterans Day observances. J. KOSTER EVENT DATE �������������� 18 NOVEMBER 2010 Join us at Talk of The Town Thursday November 18th for the very best music listening experience. It’s a pairing of Perfect Sound and Superb Taste “Ghosts of Allendale,” a new book illustrated by 14 artists from Northern Highlands Regional High School, will make its debut Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m., with a book signing and talk at the John Fell House at 475 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale. The full-color book, written by local author Jim Wright, centers on a new Revolutionary War-era ghost story set in Allendale. The tale features Founding Father John Fell and a frightening night in Wolf Swamp, which is now the 107acre Celery Farm Natural Area. “Ghosts” will go on sale on Monday, Nov. 22, at the Lee Memorial Library and at Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery. Lee Memorial Library will host a talk and signing on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Rohsler’s will host a signing on Dec. 5 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. All proceeds from the limited edition, which sells for (continued on page 10) ‘Ghosts of Allendale’ benefits local causes Wholesale PhotoCafé Holiday Portrait Packages Happy Holidays! Music by McIntosh Loved by Legends for More Than 60 Years Enjoy Great Music, Wine, Food & Giveaways at Talk of The Town’s Allendale Showroom. Come Experience the Good Life. $ $ Order by Dec. 11 & Get 15 Bonus Cards The Smiths Reg. $108 75 FREE! 319 Franklin Turnpike Allendale, NJ 07401 Thursday, November 18, 2010 5 pm - 9 pm RSVP by email sergio@talkofthetownvideo.com RSVP by phone Sergio Rodrigues 201.236.1006 TALK T WN of the Reg. $147 100 includes Portrait Sitting* & 50 5x7 Multi-Opening Greeting Cards includes Portrait Sitting* & 50 4x8 Greeting Cards Pets elcome W Call for an appointment for your portrait sitting. Present this coupon at time of sitting. *Price includes one subject. $5 charge for each additional subject. 201-444-0777 Wholesale Photo & DIGITAL IMAGING Midland Park Shopping Center Midland Park, NJ 07432 www.wholesalephoto.com Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:00-6:30, Thurs 9:00-9:00, Sat 9:00-5:30