March 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 7 Waldwick The Borough of Waldwick is capitalizing on the present economic downturn by moving forward with capital projects at a time when not much public construction is going on elsewhere. The borough received bids on two projects last week which came in significantly lower than originally budgeted. “It’s a good time to bid. We are in a position to bid now and are getting very favorable pricing,” said Borough Administrator Gary Kratz. Ascape & Construction Co. was the lowest of nine bidders on the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook project. The Blauvelt, NY contractor bid $132,000. The high bidder came in at $332,000. The project entails stabilizing the east bank of the brook with rip-rap or other materials for approximately 485 feet in the area of Dow Avenue, where the brook follows an s-path and two major sections have been washed out. The project also involves the cleaning and de-snagging of the stream channel at the flood-prone Wyckoff Avenue bridge. Kratz said the project would get underway later this spring. Access easements from all the residents bordering the brook in that area have been obtained. NJ Department of Environmental Protection permits were approved last year. The borough had hoped to get help from the Bergen County Mosquito Control Commission but decided to go it alone so that one contractor could manage the entire operation. Officials said the borough does not have the staff and equipment to do the work the commission would not have done. The paving project behind Fire Company No. 2 also came in much lower than the original estimate. Trino Associates of Paramus was the lowest of 11 bidders at $64,990. The high bid was for $146,110. This project will upgrade the entire lot servicing the Bids for two town projects come in under budget firehouse, the ambulance corps headquarters and the public health building. Work will include drainage to remedy catch basin problems in the center of the parking lot, restriping and repaving. Additionally, conduit will be installed joining the three buildings to pave the way for the installation of an emergency generator later this year. The wooden guard rail at the edge of the lot by Stevens Lane will be replaced with a steel guardrail. Bids for the two projects are expected to be awarded during this week’s borough council meeting. “I was very happy with the 11 bids for the fire house and the nine bids for the brook and was happy with who will be awarded these bids,” commented Mayor Thomas Giordano. “Once again we as a governing body continue to move Waldwick forward in doing the best that we can for our residents and community. The brook is something we needed to do to protect our residents and their property and the parking lot needed to be done for safety reasons.” On Feb. 1, Officer Michael Coletta arrested a 24-yearold Waldwick resident and charged her with possession of marijuana and driving while intoxicated after investigating a motor vehicle crash on Franklin Turnpike. On Feb. 23, Officer Coletta arrested a 23-year-old Passaic resident and charged him with DWI, refusal to submit to breath testing, speeding, and reckless driving after a motor vehicle stop on Route 17 South. Officer Brian Finale arrested a 22-year-old Oakland resident and charged him with DWI and reckless driving after stopping the defendant’s vehicle on Harrison Avenue on March 9. A Pompton Lakes woman, 28, has been arrested and charged with DWI and reckless driving. Officer Coletta Borough Police Department Report made the arrest March 10 after stopping the defendant’s vehicle on Wyckoff Avenue. On March 12, Officer Chris Goodell arrested a 20-yearold Waldwick resident and charged him with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest resulted from a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Turnpike. Officer Kyle Moore arrested a 21-year-old Oakland resident on March 16. The Oakland man was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officer Moore also arrested a Wyckoff resident, 19, and charged him with possession of marijuana. The arrests resulted from a motor vehicle stop on Wyckoff Avenue. The Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking new members for its ranks. The corps provides emergency medical services to Waldwick residents and businesses and the surrounding communities. Residents may apply to the corps at age 16. Ambulance corps seeks volunteers The 120-hour emergency medical training course, provided to the volunteer at no cost, qualifies for three college credits. Visit waldwickems.com to download an application, or call (201) 445-8772 for additional information.