1 ZO �� N E FR MID W Y A LA CK N N O K D F LI N PA F LA R K K ES �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � �� � �� ISSN 2161-8208 ISSN 2161-8194 www.villadom.com Copyright 2013 �� �� � � � � � � � � � � � � �� �� � � � � � � � � ��� ��� �� � � � � �� �� � � � � �� � � � � ��� � �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � �� � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Vol. 26 No. 49 SERVING THE HUB OF NORTH-WEST BERGEN December 25, 2013 40¢ ☺ What’s News- Midland Park Merger approved Midland Park, Ho-Ho-Kus set to begin sharing construction department services. Midland Park Funds available 3 State awards $3.18 million grant for upgrades to district’s school buildings. Franklin Lakes Approval granted 4 Borough council approves ordinance to rezone golf course property for housing. Wyckoff Likely choice 5 Doug Christie, current deputy mayor, seen as township’s new leader for 2014. 7 “The ������������������������������ Best Deal In Town” your residential 64 on Franklin Avenue Tpke. 190 ������������������ Waldwick, Ridgewood, loan. mortgage NJ NJ ����������������� For information contact: ������������ • • CUSTOM DRAPERIES CUSTOM DRAPERIES • • UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERY • • SHUTTERS SHUTTERS 201-444-7100 ��������������� www.asbnowmortgage.com Offices in Bergen, Morris & NML#737325 Passaic Counties 3-6-13 Karen/Janine 12-1-10 Karen/Janine AtlanicStewardshipFrPg AtlanicStewardshipFrPg 20 20 E. E. Main St., Ramsey NJ Main St., Ramsey NJ 201-327-4900 201-327-4900 Is Your Insurance Premium Increasing? Call Allen & Allen Representing over 10 companies 201.891.8790 www.Insurance4NewJersey.com Fairway Estate Landscaping of Hawthorne • Wood Floor Refinishing • Area Rugs/Remnants • In Home & Area Rug Cleaning 1030 Goffle Rd. @ Rt. 208 973.427.7900 www.buyabbey.com Beautiful Green Lawns “Reducing pesticides, one lawn at a time.” You Can Help! Call Us Today 201-447-3910 Midland Park 44 Franklin Ave.. Ste. 4, Ridgewood Time to SELL? Outgrown Your HOME? You can Afford a Bigger Home! Let Us Show You How!!! DAVID P. BARTHOLD Cell: 201.481.1572 Direct: 201.493.2984 What’s Inside Classified.......21 Restaurant.....19 Holiday.........11 Crossword.....20 Obituaries......16 Entertainment..18 2-20-13 Janine FairwayEstateFrPg(2-20-13) Michele...from Janine • AbbeyCarpetFrPg(7-17-13) Airport Worldwide Locally & Rev1 Service ColdwellBartholdFrontPage12-18-13 Janine • Nights on the Town Free Estimates Fully Insured 201-444-0315 • Sporting Events • Sedans, SUV’s, Limos, Vans, Buses 81 Franklin Tpke., Mahwah, NJ 201-529-1452 P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 Total Window & Wall Fashions