Ho-Ho-Kus January 19, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Borough awaits word on grant for control signal by Jennifer Crusco The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus has applied for a New Jersey Department of Transportation grant that would help cover the cost of an emergency vehicle traffic control signal that would be installed near the borough’s only firehouse on Sheridan Avenue. Borough officials expect to hear about the fate of the application in March or April. Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Administrator Don Cirulli pointed out that the grant would be an outright presentation of money to the borough, and would not require the municipality to dedicate matching funds to the project Cirulli clarified that the borough is not currently pursuing any matching grants, because the municipality does not want to be obligated to come up with additional local funds. Matching grants require recipients to match the amount of the grant on a dollar for dollar basis. Several months ago, the Ho-Ho-Kus Council approved a resolution to allow the submission of the grant application for the control signal (or preemptive light) to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The control signal, which could cost approximately $150,000, would be placed near the firehouse at a location to be determined. Its function is to alert area motorists to exercise caution, or to stop, when fire vehicles are leaving or entering the station. The primary function of the signal is to improve safety and to provide adequate warning that fire trucks are being maneuvered in the area. Officials have said the aim is to have motorists slow down. When firefighters return from a call, two individuals usually step off the truck and stop the traffic, so the driver can pull back into the firehouse. However, several borough officials indicated that some drivers weave around the trucks, others speed through the area, and still others are inattentive due, in part, to cell phone use. The conrol signal has been proposed as a safety precaution with the goal of protecting the local volunteer firefighters. The borough also has plans to add more striping to the roadway outside the firehouse. The resolution concerning the grant application authorized Mayor Thomas Randall and Borough Clerk Laura Borchers to submit an electronic grant application to the New Jersey DOT on the borough’s behalf. Randall and Borchers are also authorized to sign the grant agreement for the borough and such signature would constitute “acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement.” In Home PERSONAL TRAINING • Flexible Scheduling • Nutrition Guidance • Sports Specific Training • Men, Women, Children & Couples With Brad Lose 20 lbs in 10 Weeks Insured Degreed & Certified For Free Consultation call: TONE UP/LOSE FAT/ FEEL GREAT 99 West Allendale Ave. Allendale, NJ Phone: 201-327-2423 ������� Fax: 201-327-9550 ������������ JANUARY SPECIALS Buy a dozen bagels, Buy 2 lunch sandwiches get 1 lb. of cream cheese and receive the and 1 large coffee free* 3rd one FREE Monday thru Saturday 6am to 3pm • Sunday 7am to 2pm PLEASE TAKE MY HUSBAND ! Need someone to help tackle the honey-do list ? Mature local resident can work on anything from cars to faucets. No job too small. If you are looking for a responsible individual to help you around the house … 201-925-0381 *Mon -Thurs *With this ad Mike Canova-Owner, Graduate of Culinary Institute of America PLEASE CALL MIKE AT 201-327-3255 For Mike from Janine 2 x 2” J oin Us Fo Serving Breakfast, r Diner - Restaurant Cocktails, Lunch & & 375 State Highway 17 North, Mahwah Espresso o Dinner 201-529-3353 Cappuccin Open 24 Hours, 7 Days Join Us For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner State Line The Best Got Better! BerniesBagelsJanuarySpec2x2(1-12-11) Please Join Us In Celebrating Our 35th Anniversary with any Dinner Purchase, 5pm - 9pm, January 11 - January 31 FREE Balloons & Lollipops for children Complimentary Gift for Adults Free Cheesecake & Free Soup 1-19-11 Joan/Janine Stateline3x6(1-19-11) 3x6