October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Area Village, borough to split cost of garage study by John Koster The Glen Rock Borough Council and the Ridgewood Village Council voted nearly simultaneously to split the costs of a study that could lead to a municipal repair garage for both towns. Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Albert Puc- ciarelli said Glen Rock and Ridgewood had agreed to split the $5,200 fee for the pre- liminary study, and disputed a story heard elsewhere that the study was slated to cost $60,000. Glen Rock Borough Administrator Lenora Benjamin confirmed that the Glen Rock Council had approved the deal unani- mously and simultaneously on Oct. 9. The projected site is land that Ridgewood owns within the borders of Glen Rock near Prospect Street. That property is already the site of a water treatment plant owned by Ridgewood. Ridgewood, with Deputy Mayor Pucciarelli as the point man, initially noted that the existing garage at Chestnut Street had problems with snow melt on the flat roof and might not be large enough to operate efficiently even for Ridgewood (continued on page 15) Changing of the guard Former crossing guard Barbara Shabet, Ridgewood’s longest serving employee, retired in June after 44 years of service. Shabet served 42 years of her tenure at the corner of Clinton and Godwin avenues, helping school chil- dren and their parents negoti- ate the busy intersection. The Ridgewood resident has seen many changes over the years, not the least of which is the uniform required for crossing guards. The equipment that has been a mainstay of the job is still the hand-held 18 inch octago- nal stop sign and reflective vests. Safety training is also required. Shabet plans to enjoy her retirement with her husband George, who has retired from Precision Multiple Controls in Midland Park. Barbara Shabet guides children across the street.