Glen Rock February 22, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 Borough hosts summit on community forests by John Koster Glen Rock Borough Hall was the scene of a Northwest Bergen Environmental Summit that featured two guests who discussed strategies to save trees on both a local and regional basis. “It went well. We were very pleased,” said Cindy Mehallow, chair of the Glen Rock Environmental Commission and a key organizer. The entire environmental commission from Upper Saddle River and representatives from Harrington Park, were present at last week’s meeting in Glen Rock, Mehallow noted. The thrust of the meeting was to encourage more planning and publicity about the best ways to save trees, possibly including a borough ordinance to make clear-cutting of trees in the borough more difficult when new owners buy land, demolish existing houses, and expedite new construction. The first speaker at the meeting was Sarah Pfeifer, public affairs manager of the New York Restoration Project, which has facilitated parks and community gardens on vacant lots all over New York City. Urban dwellers are encouraged to enjoy nature and grow some of their own vegetables. The second speaker was Alexander McCartney, a forester with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s parks and forestry division. He explained the role of the green infrastructure in managing storm water and discussed the management of the community forest – shade trees on private and public property – during extreme weather conditions. Mehallow noted that there had been a Friends celebrate milestone Glen Rock Public Library staffer Lakshmi Ramesh (standing) came to work at the library elegantly dressed for her 23rd wedding anniversary and shared some delectable Asian Indian cuisine with the rest of the library staffers, including her friend Rebecca Harper (seated) at the reference desk. rush on the part of some residents to cut down quality trees in the wake of the late October snowstorm that felled trees and branches onto power lines and left some Glen Rock neighborhoods without power for four to six days. She said the long-term hazards to the environment also need to be considered because trees help drain storm water and purify the air. Many environmentalists have linked the recent spate of heavy rainstorms and local drainage problems both to the eradication of trees and the expansion of impermeable surfaces. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled at a date to be announced. r. Michael W. Klotz is one of 11 privately practicing board certified Prosthodontists in the State of New Jersey. The doctor’s specialized training in implant, esthetic and reconstructive dentistry can improve outcomes for patients of all ages. This New Jersey native earned his doctorate degree from the New Jersey Dental School (UMDNJ). He was then immediately accepted into a three-year specialty program of Prosthodontics at the University of Connecticut, where he also earned his Master’s of Dental Science. He completed a fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he cared for patients battling cancer and their unique dental needs. While at MSKCC, he received board certification in Prosthodontics and became a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. “We provide routine, as well as very complex, dental care,” Dr. Klotz notes. “Some of the services we offer include: examinations and cleanings, teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain veneers and crowns, dental implant placement and restoration, full and partial dentures, full mouth reconstruction, maxillofacial prosthetics, and oral sleep apnea appliances. Michael W. Klotz, D.M.D., M.Dent.Sc., Another valuable service we offer is our F.A.C.P., P.L.L.C., established on-site dental laboratory, which NJ Specialty Permit #6031 helps us have strict quality control and can decrease waiting time for dental work.” In his caring, family-oriented office, Dr. Klotz takes time to develop thorough treatment plans and communicate with his patients. He uses the latest dental technology and offers digital radiographs. These digital “X-rays” are quicker, easier to view, and require less radiation than traditional film. “We also have acquired a digital intraoral camera which allows the patient to see his or her teeth on our flat screen monitors. Our team is proud of our commitment to excellence, high quality dentistry, and our caring attitude. The oral health and wellbeing of our patients is our top priority,” Dr. Klotz adds. Dr. Klotz’s office is located at 312 Warren Avenue, Suite 1 in the heart of Ho-HoKus. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 to 5, and Friday from 9 to 1. Call (201) 444-9777 or visit his website, www.smilehhk.com, for more information. D Michael W. Klotz, D.M.D