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Ramsey September 22, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Ramsey Council President Art Nalbanian has announced that he will withdraw from the November ballot, and will leave his seat on the governing body after his term expires at the end of December. “It was a tough decision,” Nalbandian told Villadom TIMES. “It was a purely personal decision. I had been wrestling with it. I like being a council person and the things I’ve been working on, but it’s difficult to devote the time to do the job as it should be done. I don’t want to shortchange my colleagues or the people of Ramsey.” He added, “There was no strife. It was purely a personal decision.” Nalbandian is an attorney and has resided in the borough for 12 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA, an MBA in finance and real estate from Columbia University, and a JD from Rutgers University. He has been a councilman since 2005, and served as council president in 2007. He returned to that position this summer, after then-Council President Andrew Siemsen resigned. Nalbandian, who is now completing his second term on the council, said he had planned to serve for a maximum of three terms. The Republican council member will be replaced on the November general election ballot by Harry J. Weber. Council president steps down; Weber to take place on ballot Originally from Piermont, New York, Weber and his wife Donna moved to Ramsey in 1996. He has been active in school activities and with the Knights of Columbus. He is a coach for the Ramsey Baseball and Softball Association and serves as president of his daughter’s league. “It’s time-consuming, but very rewarding,” Weber said of his work with the RBSA. Weber is a graduate of Manhattan College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems. He subsequently earned a master’s in business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in project management. For the last 15 years, he has been managing director of trading services for the New York Stock Exchange. In that capacity, Weber manages the logistics of the stock exchange’s trading floor. Weber is the father of two: Angela and Harry. Commenting on his candidacy, Weber said, “This is a great opportunity for me. I love the town and I like what the council is doing.” He added that he appreciates the council’s work to stabilize taxes, and is ready to put in the effort to help the borough. “I want to retire here. I hope to stay for good,” Weber added. ���������� ���� ���������� ���� Second Hand Treasures �� Ramsey Public Education Foundation Vice President Leslie Simpson (left) and President Sue Gjini (right) welcome local women to attend Ladies Night Out on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.. This RPEF fundraiser will be held at Seasons in Washington Township and will feature food stations, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, theme baskets, a special auction, and a cash prize. Entertainment will be provided by the Ramsey High School Jazz Quartet. Proceeds from this event beneﬁt enrichment and technology at the Ramsey public schools. Last year, the foundation raised over $48,000 for new science labs, Smart Boards, enrichment programs, and more. Tickets are $75 each. Early registrants will have an opportunity to win a surprise basket. For tickets and information, visit RamseyPEF. org . Tickets may also be purchased by sending a check made out to RPEF to: Michele Stecyna, 39 Shuart Lane, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Ladies Night returns �� since 1978 LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. Grand Opening Special! 7-21-10 janine\ SecondHandTreasures2x2(7-21-10) 2 x 2” 1. Invite Friends To En Of-Summer Cook dOut Party At Mar tial Arts School. 2. Prepare Summer St To Share With Frie ories nds. 3. Complete Summ er Package. 4. Make Sure You Ha Necessary Schoolve All Supplies. 5. Make Sure You Ha A Wonderful, Succve essful School Year. �� Creative Landscape Lighting Seminar Elite Tae Kwon Do 465 N. Franklin Tpke. (across from Don Bosco in Calico Corners Bldg.) Richard A. Cutler, CFP® Craig R.�� Cutler, CFP® �� 48 South Franklin Turnpike �� Suite # �� Ramsey, NJ 07446 301, �� 201-934-6400 �� www.lpl.com/cutlerfinancial �� craig.cutler@lpl.com 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 Ramsey, NJ 07446 • 201-512-3600 6-16-10 janine