Midland Park May 18, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Inspectors for Realty Appraisal Company started going door to door last week as part of the borough-wide revaluation to determine each individual property’s fair market value. The West New York firm was hired in 2007 when the state Division of Taxation ordered the revaluation, then only four years after having undergone the same process at a cost of $300,000. The fee for the new project will be $154,000. “I feel this is a good time to be doing the revaluation in light of the market and the economy. Values will be set to reflect the current market,” said Tax Assessor Marie Merolla. The process is mandated to ensure House inspections start for property revaluation the fair and equitable distribution of the tax burden among all property owners. Inspectors perform a complete inspection of the interior and exterior of each building, including taking measurements and photographing the exterior. They determine the amount of living space and the condition of bathrooms, kitchens and basements. Their job is not to uncover zoning or building violations. They report only to the assessor for purposes of determining the property’s assessed value, Merolla stressed. Inspectors come unannounced during daytime and early evening hours, and must be wearing a photo ID badge and have proper identification signed by Merolla. If they cannot produce the proper credentials, they should not be allowed to enter the property, she said. Residents do not have to answer the door if the inspector comes at an inconvenient time. He will leave a card with instructions for scheduling an appointment at a conve- nient time for the property owner or tenant. He will not enter a house unless an adult is home. Denying access may be detrimental to the property owner in that the gathered information may not be as accurate as a visual inspection, and the assessment may then be based on maximum improvements. (continued on page 19) Chiropractic Wellness Center At the Chiropractic Wellness Center of Wyckoff, we believe that the pursuit for optimal wellness is an active process of making choices toward a more healthy existence. The most comprehensive nutrition and health program in the Wyckoff area. Based on a 52-point blood panel and an in-depth analysis of your urine and hair, your Science Based NutritionTM report includes recommendations for supplements, foods to avoid, a comprehensive review of your medications, side effects and more. Robert Schiffer was re-elected president of the Midland Park Board of Education during the board’s reorganization meeting last week. Trustee William Sullivan was reelected vice-president. The longest-serving board member, Schiffer is starting his 24th year on the nine-member board. He previously headed the board in 1998 and 1999 and chaired the board’s finance committee for 19 of the 23 years he’s been on the board. Schiffer to head board of education Schiffer said that he would continue leading the board in the direction it has been heading, “to do the best for the children as well as for the people of the town.” He said he is looking forward to a cohesive team. “We have had five or six years of changes. I’m hoping we now have together a team that will stay together,” he said, referring to changes in superintendents, the retirement of the business administrator and other top (continued on page 19) Objective, Blood-Based Health Analysis Chante Nails Spring Specials ������������� Dr. Ray Milazzo 30 Years Experience Family Chiropractic 1 Godwin Drive • Wyckoff • 201-891-8110 www.drraymilazzo.com �������������������������� ������������������������� ��������������� ����������������������������� ������������������������ 20% off ��������������� 30% off ����������������������� ������������������������� �������������� �������������������������� ����������������������� ������������������������� ���������� % off 50 �������������������������� ����������������������� ������������������������� 20 ����� ������� % off ����������������������������������������� ����������������������� ������������ 5-18-11 Pat from Janine DrMilazzo3x3(5-18-11) 3 col x 3” ���������������� 20 ����������������������� ������������������������� ������ ����������� ���� ������ ������� �������� % off 30% off $ 19 99 ������������ ���������������������������� ����������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������� ������������������������� Needlecraft School It’s our Fashion Show’s 25th Anniversary Friday, June 3 8 pm Midland Park High School Memorial Hall Public is invited Free admission Register Now for Summer Sewing Camp June 27-Aug.22 10-3 216 Godwin Ave, Midland Park • 201-444-2976 Teaching Children and Adults Sewing and Designing Skills for Over 31 Years... Check our Website: www.needlecraftschool.org Virginia Fawcett, Director