August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Waldwick New handicapped-accessible playground in place The new special needs playground is now in place in Borough Park in Waldwick. “All that is missing is the sign,” said Borough Administrator Gary Kratz. The barrier-free facility adjacent to Lions Park will be dedicated to the memory of Sean Fisher, a Waldwick resident who passed away in 2008 on his 13 th birthday of an undetected heart condition. His parents, Jim and Sheila, will be invited to unveil the sign at a special ceremony when the sign arrives. “I named the park after Sean Fisher because after Sean’s death, his parents and the Sean Fisher Foundation have helped many families detect problems in chil- dren in our community that might have gone undetected. Many lives so far have been saved and will continue to be saved by their efforts,” said Mayor Thomas Gior- dano, who spearheaded the project. “Sean’s memory and the memory of all those who died young and suddenly will never fade away in our community. They will always be a part of our lives in all we do in Waldwick,” he added. Giordano said expanding the borough’s park offerings was one of his major goals when he sought to become mayor. “Borough Park was always to me the heart of our community, where children and parents go to spend some time to- gether. When I did become mayor, I asked Gary Kratz to help me with this goal, and he did. Not everyone is able to enjoy a park with regular rides. This park allows every- one to enjoy it and spend some time having fun,” the mayor explained. The 60 ft. by 80 ft. handicapped-acces- sible playground is geared to children five to 12 years of age and features 37 play activities, including a viper slide, tree (continued on page 39) The new special needs playground in Borough Park.