Allendale September 8, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Former councilman seeks assistance with curbs by John Koster David Duffy, who served two separate terms on the Allendale Borough Council, once again asked the governing body to install proper curbs on the street uphill from his Knollton Road residence. The need, Duffy said, was reinforced by a recent storm that turned parts of his property into the semblance of a lake. “It was absolutely torrential,” he said. Duffy has spoken at a number of council meetings over the past few months, urging the council to install either Belgian block or segmented concrete curbing, but not asphalt, when repaving Knollton Road. Each time, Mayor Vince Barra told Duffy the borough has discontinued the policy of providing free curbing along with repaving for the most pragmatic of reasons: lack of money. Duffy appeared at the last council meeting with some new information: a written site investigation report from Boswell Engineering, which serves as an engineering consultant for many Bergen County towns, though not for Allendale. The Boswell report concurred that there is a real need for some curbing to improve the runoff situation on Knolltown Road after heavy rains. “We recommend that a concrete or granite block curb be installed,” professional engineer Kevin Boswell wrote, echoing the requests Duffy had made earlier this year. “These curbs are less likely to be damaged during snow plow operations and have a long useful life than asphalt curbs or earthen berms.” (continued on page 20) Water cascades down David Duffy’s Kolltown Road property after a recent rain storm. Call about our Special Occasion Catering No job too big or too small! ������� ������������ 99 West Allendale Ave. Allendale, NJ Phone: 201-327-2423 Fax: 201-327-9550 ���������������������� �������������������������������� ����������������������������� Improve Your Driveway’s Appearance And Protect It At The Same Time Driveway E-Z Stir Asphalt Filler/Sealer • Easy to stir • Fills surface cracks up to 1/8” • Dries to touch in 4 hours. Can be driven on in 24-48 hours under normal conditions • 4 year warranty Mon-Wed 7:30-6 Thurs & Fri 7:30-8, Sat 8-5 Put On A Winter Coat Today! ����������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� Mike Canova-Owner, Graduate of Culinary Institute of America Monday thru Saturday 6am to 3pm • Sunday 7am to 2pm � �������������������������� �������������������� ��������������������������� ������������ OPEN SUNDAY 9-3 Propane Filled 7 Days A Week BerniesBagelsGeneric2x2(2-17-10) For Mike from Janine 2 x 2” 27 Franklin Tpke. • Waldwick • 201-652-5666 www.homehardwaresupply.com