October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Wyckoff Wanderings Trace your property’s history Barbara Neil, a title searcher with 40 years of experi- ence, will address the Wyckoff Historical Society on Monday, Oct. 21. The program will be held at 7 pm. at the Larkin House, 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. Neil will discuss methods for tracing a property’s previous owners. The public is welcome. Leaf collections to begin Curbside leaf collections will begin on Monday, Oct. 21. Information about the leaf collection is outlined in Update, the Wyckoff newsletter, and will be posted on Wyckoff on the Web (www.wyckoff-nj.com). ‘Music Feeds the Soul’ to continue Grace United Methodist Church located at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff, will present its forth annual “Music Feeds the Soul” program on Sunday, Oct. 20. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. Featured artists will include vocalists Lori Vanderaa, Steve Gant, and “The Joyful Silvertones,” instrumentalists Kevin Cummines and Melissa Kay, and more. The suggested donation is $8 and one non-perishable food item. Proceeds from the event will benefit CUMAC Food Pantry in Paterson. For more information, call (201) 891-4595 or e-mail KVanderaa@hotmail.com. For infor- mation about CUMAC and a list of recommended food items, visit www.cumacecho.org. Lacrosse registration announced Registration for the 2014 spring lacrosse season for Wyckoff boys and girls in grades three through eight will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, and Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Eisenhower School Cafeteria. The fee is $85. The recreation department is no longer handling each Housing denial (continued from page 12) would not be inherently beneficial because only five of the 24 units would be affordable, and she said there is no case law or legislation that views market rate units as inherently beneficial. “It is undisputed,” McManus said, “that affordable hous- ing is an inherently beneficial use, but market rate units do not meet the definition of an inherently beneficial use.” Reviewing the goals of the borough’s master plan, McManus concluded that the plan would be a detriment to the public good because of its impact on neighboring residential properties. She pointed out, for instance, that the 26-foot buffer proposed to separate the site from the resi- dential homes on Shirley Avenue would not be a full buffer because it would contain a swale in which trees could not be planted. McManus also said the board must consider the negative impact of the lighting, noise, and activity on the proposed site. She advised the board that it could impose a cap on the number of units proposed for the site, but it should consider retaining the proposed height of the buildings. Commorata appealed to the board to grant him an approval of the use variance based on the fact that the sewers being installed in the business district would be extended to this property, which would increase the value of the properties on that section of Franklin Avenue. “This is a unique opportunity to elevate values,” Com- morata said. “It helps the town set the stage for greater values. It is a huge opportunity for the town.” After hearing strong opposition from about 18 residents, most of whom live on Shirley Avenue, the board voted unanimously to deny the use variance application. Prior to seeking a use variance from the zoning board, Commorata had asked the borough council to rezone this property from residential to limited business in order to permit the construction of a residential style office build- ing on the lot. In a tie vote, the planning board effectively denied a motion to find the rezoning consistent with the borough’s master plan, and the borough council ultimately decided not to adopt an ordinance to rezone the property. player’s registration with U.S. Lacrosse. Membership in that organization is still required by the league; instruc- tions on how to register on will be provided at registration. The lacrosse season will begin March 1, 2014 and will continue through May. Teams will practice a minimum of twice a week and will play at least two games a week. Attendance at practice is expected in order to be able to participate in the games. Boys and girls in grades three and four are also allowed to participate in spring baseball and softball. Students in fifth grade and above will have to choose between lacrosse and baseball and softball. Registration for the first and second grade Winter Lacrosse Clinic will also be accepted on Oct. 19 and 22. This co-ed program meets on Saturdays at 9 a.m. for first graders and at 10 a.m. for those in second grade. The clinic will begin Jan. 4 and continue through Feb. 8. The program is limited to the first 50 students in each grade. The fee is $60. The Wyckoff Background Check for volunteer coaches will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Coaches will need to show their driver’s license and a photocopy of their Rutgers Safety Card. Social Media Expert to present parent program The Wyckoff YMCA invites parents to mark their cal- endars for the Oct. 16 Parent Connection program, “Social Media in Education: What Parents Need to Know.” This 7 p.m. event will be presented by New Milford High School Principal Eric Sheninger, who will discuss how schools and educators are using social media to improve communica- tion, enhance public relations, increase student engage- ment, and teach digital citizenship. An educational administrator, Sheninger firmly believes that effective communication, listening, support, shared decision making, and the integration of technology are essential elements of the transformation of school cultures. He has emerged as an innovative leader in the use of social media and Web 2.0 technology as tools to engage students, improve communications with stakeholders, and help edu- cators grow professionally. A National Association of Secondary School Principals Digital Principal Award winner (2012), Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader Award recipient (2012), and winner of Learning Forward’s Excellence in Professional Practice Award (2012), Sheninger is a Google certified teacher, Adobe education leader, and an ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar. He co-authored “Communicating and Connecting with Social Media: Essentials for Principals” and “What Princi- pals Need to Know about Teaching and Learning Science.” He writes about education-related topics for the Huffington Post, and is a co-creator of the Edscape Conference. Shen- inger sits on the FEA Board of Directors, and was named to the NSBA “20 to Watch” list in 2010 for technology leadership. Sheninger now presents and speaks nationally to help other school leaders embrace and effectively use technology. He has also received recognition for his blog, “A Principal’s Reflections.” There is no charge for Sheninger’s October program. For more information, contact Parent Connection Coordi- nator Kathy Scarpelli at (201) 891-1820. The Wyckoff Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Voters reminded of new polling locations Wyckoff officials remind residents the special general election for the vacant U.S. Senate seat will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wyckoff residents should take note of the new voting locations. Residents in Districts 1, 5, and 10 will cast their ballots at the Cedar Hill Reformed Church at 422 Cedar Hill Avenue. The polling location for voters in Districts 2, 3, and 6 is the Wyckoff Public Library at 200 Woodland Avenue. District 4 and 8 residents will vote at the Dairy Barn at Faith Community Christian Reformed Church at 530 Sicomac Avenue. Those in Districts 7 and 9 will vote at the Larkin House at 380 Godwin Avenue. For more information, call the municipal clerk’s office at (201) 891-7000, extension 101. Hallissey presents program on healthy foods The Wyckoff Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will meet Oct. 22 at the Advent Lutheran Church, 777 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. The group will gather at 10:15 a.m. Nicole Hallissey, dietitian at Shop Rite in Oakland will present a program on food for healthy seniors. New mem- bers are welcome. For details, call Jill at (201) 891-4231. Rummage Sale set The Ladies Aid Society of the Wyckoff Reformed Church will hold a Rummage Sale on Thursday, Oct. 24. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church’s education building at 580 Wyckoff Avenue. The sale will feature clothes, jewelry, household items, knickknacks, toys, shoes, and more. At 1:15 p.m. there will be a $5 bag sale. The society will receive donations for the sale on Oct. 22 and 22. Foundation to host Oktoberfest The Wyckoff Parks and Recreation Foundation will host its third annual Oktoberfest fundraiser on Oct. 17 at McBride Field in Franklin Lakes. The event will be held under the Big Tent from 7 to 11 p.m. and will benefit the foundation’s turf field project. Catering will be provided by The Market Basket. Tickets are $150 per person. For information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www. wyckoffparks.org. Club welcomes new members The Wyckoff Newcomers & Neighbors Club is open to residents of Wyckoff and neighboring communities who are interested in meeting new people. The club holds events throughout the year. Fall will bring the annual hayride, a monthly “Ladies Reservations” dinner, book club, a Halloween party, and more. Anyone interested in becoming a member may visit www.wyckoffnewcomersclub.com.