Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-January 12, 2011 Issue

Franklin Lakes January 12, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Mayor Frank Bivona begins term in borough by Frank J. McMahon Mayor Frank Bivona presided over the annual reorganization meeting of the Franklin Lakes Borough Council on Jan. 2 for the first time. He thanked Bergen County Executive Kathe Donovan for conducting the swearing in ceremony for him and Councilwoman Nathalie Lota, who is beginning her second term, and Councilman Frank Pedone, who is beginning his first term. Bivona recognized the attendance of Bergen County Republican Organization Chairman Robert Yudin, former Mayor G. Thomas Donch, past members of the governing body, borough religious leaders and professionals, employees, friends, and family members who filled the council chambers. “It is a great honor to serve as your mayor and I begin this role with great enthusiasm,” he said. “I want to thank all of those who supported me in my recent campaigns for council and then mayor. Through this process I have been fortunate to have the support of so many talented people without whom none of this would have been possible.” Bivona congratulated Lota and Pedone and recognized former mayor Maura DeNicola and former council member Steve Marcus. “I want to express my appreciation for their dedication and commitment to our borough,” Bivona said. “The governing body gives generously while sacrificing time away from their careers and family and so to all past and present members of the governing body, thank you. “Our fire, ambulance, and office of emergency management volunteers are probably our most giving, and their service is most vital,” he said. “They are staffed with professionals to whom we entrust our lives. They are there for us at all hours of the day and night under any (continued on page 27) �� Absolute Beginner �� Bridge Lesson �� First Step Preschool, Inc. 454 Pulis Avenue • Franklin Lakes We are now enrolling for �� FRANKLIN LAKES �� Monday, �� January 24 10:00 am �� United Methodist Church �� 454 Pulis Ave. �� Reserve today: 201-818-0141 �� suspense�� Bridge combines the � �� of poker with the challenge �� Sharpen your memory. Meet of chess.�� interesting people. Laugh out loud. Join Master�� Bridge Teacher Amy Nellissen for a free, no-obligation introductory lesson. �� September 2011 Small Class Sizes with an Academic Curriculum Ages 2½ - 6 Years PM K-Enrichment Class 201-847-8198 Please visit our website: ﬁrststeppreschoolnj.com �� TheBridgeTable.com �� the American Contract Bridge Proud Supporters of�� League 1-12-11 Mike/Janine BridgeTable2x3(1-12-11) 2x3 1-12-11 Pat from Janine FirstStepPreschool2x3(1-12-11) 2 col x 3” Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Store Avoid the Mall Traffic. Shop Locally! Something Sophisticated Clothing & Custom Shirts Made in the U.S.A. Something Sophisticated Men’s & Boys’ Clothing Store 811 Franklin Lake Rd., Franklin Lakes Directly next to The Market Basket 40% OFF Expires Feb. 12, 2011. Excludes custom products, not to be combined with any other offers. All Merchandise 201-485-7804 www.conquerstyle.com Store Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00am-6:30pm