Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-April 20, 2011 Issue

Ramsey April 20, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Next week (Wednesday, April 27), Ramsey voters will be presented with the $46,954,695 tax levy associated with the school district’s proposed $54,194,441 budget for 2011-12. Voters will also be asked to select three members of the board of education from the field of four candidates. After receiving no state aid for 2010-11, the district will receive $474,070 from the state for 2011-12. However, district officials note that this figure will be offset by the increase in pension costs. The proposed budget is below the two percent tax levy increase limit set by the State of New Jersey, and reportedly includes Voters to select three trustees, decide on school budget the lowest tax increase in over 25 years. The school tax rate associated with the budget would result in an annual increase of $223 for a home assessed at $427,200. According to the budget newsletter, the district will have no teacher layoffs and no class size increases due to budget constraints, but there will be the reduction/ consolidation of a supervisory post. The proposed budget will allow the district to restore the middle school track program and the language clubs at Ramsey High School. Three incumbent trustees, Laura Behrmann, Anthony Gasparovich, and Keith Kaplan, will be challenged by newcomer James Meiman. Behrmann is completing her first term on the board. She serves as chair of the Community Action Committee and works closely with the PTOs. She has served on the Finance, Technology, Cafeteria, Student Activities, and Legislative committees during the course of her tenure. She is currently a member of the Community Alternative Revenue Education Committee, seeking to find alternative revenue sources for the district. She is also president of the Ramsey Ambulance Corps and president-elect of the Junior League of Bergen Cou nt y. She prev iou sly se r ved a s a (continued on page 12) �� Announcing our New BOGO 50% Off Program Fill Your Easter Basket with Flair �� The Borough of Ramsey has recently experienced a rash of car burglaries, police report. Earlier this month, 14 cars were burglarized in a centrally located area. During the late evening or early morning, an actor or actors entered unlocked cars and removed GPS units, iPpods, laptops, and cash. Similar burglaries have occurred in other local jurisdictions. The Ramsey Police Department request that residents follow these tips: Police seek information regarding car burglaries • Lock you car. • Do not leave keys in the car. • Do not leave any items of value in your car. • Report any suspicious cars or people in your neighborhood. Anyone who has any information regarding these crimes is urged to contact the Ramsey Police Department at (201) 327-2400. 10% Discount Police/Fire/EMT Always Lunch Specials Wi-Fi Available Ask about our Sports and Birthday Party Packages �� Burgers • Hot Dogs • Fries • Ribs Chicken NOW OPEN 10% OFF TOTAL BILL with this ad • Offer can not be combined • dine in/out Try our family recipe - Misses D’s Ribs �� 1033 Macarthur Blvd. Mahwah, NJ Phone: 201-962-3310 • Fax: 201-962-3312 You May Not Need a New Driveway… racks and potholes do not necessarily mean you need a completely new driveway, according to Rich of McFarlane Driveway Restoration. The McFarlane family has over 50 years serving joan/janine 4-13-11 the Bergen/Passaic area. MisterDs3x2.5(4-13-11) Getting a new driveway 3 x 2.5” costs thousands of dollars, Rev1but Rich and his crew are ready to restore your driveway as an economical alternative with the latest asphalt recycling and infrared equipment available. They are a Blacktop Com201-560-0222 pany that has gone GREEN! Rich McFarlane McFarlane Driveway Restoration ﬁlls potholes with hot asphalt – not cold ﬁll that rapidly decays. The hot asphalt is then melted along the edges, to form a smooth transition between the driveway and the repair. Best yet – your driveway will be ready for trafﬁc within 24 hours. Ask Rich and his team how they can help you extend the life of your current driveway. His company also applies seal coat to help protect driveways against deterioration. Rich recommends resealing the driveway at least every two years to rejuvenate asphalt, which can become aged and weathered. Restore yours today! No job is too small. They welcome all commercial and residential clients. Call their friendly ofﬁce staff for your free consultation today at (201) 560-0222 or visit online at www.drivewayrestoration.com. License #13VH02262900. C