Area April 27, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 The Ridgewood Council has approved a new taxi franchise for the village. Resident Boyd Loving asked if the decision, not otherwise explained, meant that there would be two taxi services under franchise with the Ridgewood Village Council, or just one. Loving was told that there would be just one. The first related resolution approved the plans and specifications for a taxi concession in Ridgewood and the vicinity prepared by the village engineering division and the village manager. The second resolution awarded the contract for taxi service to E&K Car Service of Hawthorne for a monthly stand rental fee of $2,700 per month paid to Ridgewood. Ridgewood administrative sources said five companies had submitted bids for the franchise, and that E&K Village approves new taxi franchise Car Service was the optimum bid. The officials added that Ridgewood Taxi, which has served Ridgewood for almost 100 years, was not insured and could not be allowed to function in Ridgewood without insurance. Kathy Rutler, a partner and spokesperson for Ridgewood Taxi, had said with a local attorney at several previous council sessions that the million-dollar insurance coverage imposed by Ridgewood ordinances on Ridgewood Taxi was exorbitant and not appropriate for a company whose main function is transportation within Ridgewood and a few other Bergen County towns. The council revised the insurance rate downward, but, at press time, Ridgewood officials said Ridgewood Taxi was still uninsured. J. KOSTER Spring into... Visit our friendly, helpful staff for all your landscape and garden needs. Successful effort Go Green! Save Green! Plant a Tree! Freshly Stocked Trees & Shrubs Pesticide-Free Herbs & Vegetables Container Gardens & Window Boxes “Proven Winners” Premium Annuals & Hanging Baskets Handmade Wreaths Nine Japanese women from Glen Rock recently held a Garage Sale for the victims of the natural disasters in Japan. They raised $2,419 for the cause. Event organizers appreciate the support of the local community. A second sale will be held next month at a different location. After the next sale, all of the money will be sent to the Japan Society. 10% &off * Trees Shrubs *Material must be purchased in garden center. With this coupon. Exp. 5/10/11 with any tree purchase With this coupon. Exp. 5/10/11 Free Delivery Stop by from 9:00am to 6:00pm We are located at the corner of BUYING? SPRING INTO ACTION SELLING? OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK PROPANE Paterson Ave. & Goffle Rd. in Midland Park ® 201-444-9995 Perennials Buy 3, Get 1 Quart-size Red, Black & Brown Long Island Compost 2 cu ft ACCOMPLISHED REALTY 10 off % With this coupon. Exp. 5/10/11 Spring Annuals With this coupon. Exp. 5/10/11 Free Dyed Mulch Farm Grade Topsoil $ $ With this coupon. Exp. 5/10/11 3.79 Reg. $4.29 1.99 40 lb. bag GET SOLD ON DONNA Donna O’Neill 891-0300 ext. 324 With this coupon. Exp. 5/10/11 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated 801 Franklin Ave Franklin Lakes donnaoneill@remax.net The Natural Green Solution ORGANIC LAWN & SHRUB CARE