October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Ho-Ho-Kus Track & field Rainbow of respect Students from the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School collaborated to create this indoor rainbow during the annual Week of Respect. They dressed in the colors of the rainbow, with each hue signifying an aspect of respect. (continued from page 5) like to see more detail, including precise measurements. “We’re saying move to the next level,” Walsh responded. “Based on public input…yes,” D’Iorio added. Amy Langevin, a member of the public who is also a candidate for school board, asked if a price had been quoted for work on this project. Walsh indicated that a quote had been offered, but added, “Nothing is set in stone.” Lloyd Field is located next to the school building on Lloyd Road, and now includes a natural grass field and a cinder track. The facility is used by students and by local recreation teams that include athletes from Saddle River and Ho-Ho-Kus. In September, Northern Highlands High School Super- intendent John Keenan attended a Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education session to provide information about the track and field installations at Highlands. Those projects were completed in two separate phases, with the track being fin- ished first and the artificial turf being installed inside the track at a later time. Keenan told Ho-Ho-Kus officials that it would be best to handle both projects at once due to the related drainage issues. He explained that the field installation had been a challenge because the track was already in place, and the preventive measures to protect the track added to the cost of the field work. DiPiazza, who attended the same session, agreed that the board could realize significant savings if both projects were completed at the same time. Keenan said the field was a gift from various elements of the community, including recreation teams, the Home & School Association, parents, and the music and performing arts organizations. He said a $650,000 total donation was provided toward the field project, but indicated that it took two years to raise the funds needed. The Ho-Ho-Kus trustees are continuing to weigh the options, but agree that some work must be done on the track and field. Federer previously acknowledged that this project could be expensive, and said the board hopes to receive grant funding and private-sector donations to support the cost.