September 19, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 21 Waldwick Watch Water discoloration possible The Waldwick Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants in voting districts # 4 and 6 (west of Crescent Ave.) weekdays from Sept. 20 to Oct. 12 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This flushing will cause brown water on and off throughout the day. This discolored water results from sediment in the pipes and is not harmful. The water department recommends not doing any laundry during these hours because it could cause discolored laundry. Call the water department during regular business hours at (201) 652-5300 ext #240 with any questions. Chamber to meet, network The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce will meet Sept. 19 at Energy Zone at 136 Hopper Avenue. The session will begin at 8:30 a.m. On Oct. 11, the Chamber will host a multi-chamber event at Greenhouse Golf at 140 Hopper Avenue. This event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee for Chamber members who register by Oct. 4 is $20. Members who pay at the door will be charged $25. The cost for non-members is $30. The event will include light fare, a guest speaker, a business card exchange, and prizes. RSVP to Kim Manziano at kmanziano@optonline.net. Waldwick honors Gold Star Mothers The Waldwick Mayor and Council, and the members of American Legion Post 57 and VFW Post 1049 invite the public to Gold Star Mother’s Day, a special ceremony to honor women who have lost a child who was serving in the military. On Sunday, Sept. 30, participants will gather at Memorial Walk in front of the public safety building on East Prospect Street at 7 p.m. During the program, luminaria will be lit. After the ceremony, all are invited to the American Legion for dessert. On Waldwick Day, the American Legion will be selling luminaria for those who wish to display them on their home sidewalks or driveways on Sept. 30. For details, call Nancy (201) 847-9177. Warriors welcome spectators The Waldwick High School Warrior Band invites the public to the home football games scheduled for Sept. 21 and Oct. 5 and 19. Games take place on the field at the high school on Wyckoff Avenue. At halftime, the band will perform its “Rocking through the Ages” show, which features “Great Balls of Fire,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” and “Sweet Caroline.” Borough holds surplus auction The Borough of Waldwick’s administration and police department will auction off their surplus property at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. The auction will be held behind the public safety building on East Prospect Street and will include items such as bicycles, snow blowers, and iPods. Each item will be sold as-is to the highest bidder. Board honors athletes Waldwick High School athletes Patty McHugh and Nicolas Bradley and their coaches, Mr. Eric Wizemann and Mr. Ted Opderbeck, respectively, were honored during a recent board of education meeting for their accomplishments during the 2011-12 school year, including championships and First Team status. McHugh was recognized for her exceptional accom- plishments in track, and Bradley for his outstanding tennis record. Sports poster sponsors sought Waldwick High School’s athletic department is seeking community sponsors for its Sports Poster Program. Funds raised through the sale of the posters will benefit athletics at the Waldwick High. All American Sports Posters has been contracted to produce the posters. For more information about becoming a sponsor, contact Michael Clancy, assis- tant principal/athletic director, at (201) 652-9000 or All American Sports Posters at (800) 556-1380. Bank announces free ‘Shred-it’ Day Pascack Community Bank will hold a free Shred-it” Day on Saturday, Oct. 6. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the bank located at 64 Crescent Avenue in Waldwick. Area residents are encouraged to dispose of their personal information in a safe and secure manner to help thwart identity theft. ities. “It’s a matter of supply and demand,” he said. “Rather than reduce the demand by placing restrictions, you have chosen to increase the supply. It’s a wise choice.” “I was sad to hear you might ration the use of the park. This, rather than rationing, is the best solution. It’s a great plan, a great idea, and it’s in the right direction,” said resident Carol Shepard. Waldwick collects leaves at curbside from mid-October until right before Christmas. Grass clippings, brush and branches are collected curbside from April until the beginning leaf season. During the fall of 2010 and 2011 the borough collected and delivered to the Waldwick site 21,898 and 17,930 cubic yards respectively in leaves, and 2,690 and 2,930 cubic yards, respectively, in grass clippings, brush and branches. HoHo-Kus personnel brought to the site 8,850 cubic yards of leaves in 2010 and 6,445 cubic yards in 2011. The two towns have been sharing the tub grinder at the facility for more than 20 years. Kratz said that the lease with RVH has a provision that the company will start its operation at the beginning of a season, whichever season it is when all the permits are in place. Open space (continued from page 3) Kratz also said the borough could provide for the comfort station rehabilitation in its 2013 budget, and the work could be ready for next spring’s park season. McKenna “applauded” the mayor and council for trying to extend the park facil- Leaf disposal (continued from page 9) plan approval from the Waldwick Board of Adjustment and NJ Department of Environmental Protection permits. The site currently is not zoned for the private operation of a vegetative waste transfer station and compost sales. “This will give the board of adjustment and the state the time necessary for the applicant to complete the process,” Kratz told the mayor and council. Kratz said state and local board approvals are needed because requirements change once a for-profit business runs the station. It will be up to the board of adjustment and the DEP to set limits on the operation, he said.