Midland Park February 8, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 The Midland Park Historical Society is mounting a new effort to get residents interested in the borough’s past. Historian Francis Rodriguez is taking the first step by offering to provide photos of days gone by from the society’s archives to display on a rotating basis on the homepage of the borough’s website, mpnj.com. “We are trying to create a resurgence in the history of Midland Park,” said Rodriguez. “There are many new people in town who don’t know about Midland Park’s rich history and the tremendous impact this town had on the economy and the social atmosphere of the time. It’s very Borough webpage to feature historical photos interesting,” he added. The borough council approved the concept at its last meeting. Councilman Scott Pruiksma commented that there are historical sites already in place on the internet which can be linked to the borough’s site. Borough Clerk/Administrator Addie Hanna said that having photos specific to Midland Park would be “more our own.” Councilwoman Nancy Peet said tying to an outside website over which the borough had no control might present problems. “We have to be careful not to tie to someone that may have inappropriate advertising on their site,” Peet said. The council authorized Hanna to coordinate the project with Rodriguez. “They would be the gatekeepers,” said Councilwoman Peet. Rodriguez said he is seeking resident input as to how this project might develop, adding that if there is sufficient interest, the historical society could start meeting again. He said at the present time he and historian Joann Cotz are facilitating a Girl Scout Gold Award project working on the restoration of historical materials. Beginning this week, the National Honor Society at Midland Park High School will be collecting new and gently-used jeans for the “Teens for Jeans” campaign sponsored by DoSomething.org and p.s. Aeropostale and Aeropostale. These companies have partnered with over 1,000 home- NHS collects for Teens for Jeans less shelters across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The donated jeans will be donated to homeless shelters. The community is asked to bring donated jeans to the main entrance of the high school at 250 Prospect Street by Feb. 10.