Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 16, 2013 Midland Park New town hall planters are fruit of Eagle Scout project New planters on the fence in front of the Midland Park town hall now hold in place fall flowers. The bright green wooden boxes with white trim are the work of resident Matt Topp, who directed their construction as his Eagle Scout project. “I’m thrilled. It’s another example of the Boy Scouts’ contribution to the Borough of Midland Park,” commented Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan. Most pleased was Borough Clerk/Administrator Addie Hanna, who suggested the project to Topp as a means of carrying out her efforts to beautify borough properties. “I knew what I wanted and what would go well with my scheme for town hall,” said Hanna, who has acquired a reputation for her elaborate decorations inside and outside of town hall each season and holiday. “Matt was easy to work with and added the trim as a personal touch.” Top said it took about 20 people 104 hours of work for the past year to finish the 13 boxes, each about 3 feet long and 10 in. high. He said he himself put in about 70 hours, and loved every minute of it. “I’m happy they came out so well and the town was appreciative of my work,” said Topp last week as he deliv- ered the finished product. The town’s DPW planted and hung them the next day. Topp said funds for the project had come from the Midland Park Lions Club and Benjamin Moore Paints in Waldwick. Kuiken Lumber had provided the lumber at a discount. A senior at Midland Park High School, Topp anticipates receiving his Eagle Scout honors by year’s end. Matt Topp presents one of the planters to Mayor Patrick ‘Bud’ O’Hagan in front of town hall last week.