Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • October 23, 2013 Ho-Ho-Kus Resident offers suggestion for 2014 leaf collection by Jennifer Crusco Looking ahead to 2014, Ho-Ho-Kus resident Kevin Pianfetti asked the borough council to consider having citizens use bio- degradable leaf bags. In an Oct. 15 letter from Pianfetti to Mayor Thomas Randall and the coun- cil, the resident noted that he realizes the change cannot be implemented this year. Pianfetti’s letter states that piles of leaves create a hazard for children, causing them to walk or bicycle in the middle of the street to avoid leaf piles. “Traffic becomes challenging and dan- gerous as cars also must drive in the middle of the street to avoid the piles of leaves,” he added. The resident also said that catch basins are often blocked by leaves, causing water to pool and stagnate. In addition, Pianfetti stated that leaf piles lead to mold and bac- teria growth, and are sometimes used as “toilets” by pets. He said the leaves can also be dangerous when cars park over them – a scenario that has been known to cause fires. Pianfetti also appeared at last week’s work session to promote his proposal. Mayor Randall noted that the leaves are supposed to be left in piles behind the curb. He acknowledged that not everyone follows that request, and urged residents to educate their landscapers. The mayor also said that bagging would be a big step for the bor- ough. Councilman Kevin Shea noted that leaves collected in Ho-Ho-Kus are taken to Waldwick and broken down by a tub grinder. Shea asked what would be done with the leaf bags. Pianfetti noted that the bags could be ground up along with the leaves. Randall said the borough would look at Pianfetti’s suggestion and would bring it to the head of the Ho-Ho-Kus Department of Public Works, Jeff Pattman. Collections to begin Leaf collections will be under way in Ho-Ho-Kus beginning Nov. 4, and will con- tinue through Dec. 18. There will be three complete pickups in each of the borough’s four collection districts. After the third pass in each district, leaves left on the street will not be picked up by the department of public works unless they have been bagged and left at the curb. Collection dates include: District 1, Nov. 15 and Dec. 5 and 18; District 2, Nov. 12 and Dec. 2 and 16; District 3, Nov. 4 and 20 and Dec. 10; and District 4, Nov. 7 and 25 and Dec. 12. This schedule may vary due to weather conditions or emergencies. District 1 includes the sections of Acker- man Avenue, Ardmore Road, and Blauvelt Avenue that are west of Sheridan Avenue, Blanchfield Court, Brookside Avenue, Carlton Avenue, Cliff Street, Crescent Place, Duncan Road, Ferris Court, and the portion of First Street that is west of North Maple Avenue. The district also includes Garden Court, Gilbert Road, Glendon Road, Hollis Drive, Hollywood Avenue west of Sheridan, Hol- lywood Place, North Maple Avenue, North Franklin Turnpike, Ross Place, Sargent Road, Sheridan Avenue, Stone Ridge Lane, Sutton Drive, Warren Avenue west of Sher- idan, and Wyncote Road. District 2 includes the sections of Ack- erman Avenue and Ardmore Road, and Blauvelt Avenue that are east of Sheridan Avenue, Barnett Place, Braeburn Road, East Franklin Turnpike, Edgewood Drive, Elmwood Avenue, Enos Place, Fairlawn Street, and the portion of First Street that is east of North Maple Avenue. This district also includes the area Hollywood Avenue between Sheridan and Route 17, Lakewood Avenue, Lloyd Road, Orvil Court, Pinecrest Road, Sherwood Road, Sycamore Avenue, and the section of Warren Avenue located east of Sheridan. District 3 includes Addison Place, Arbor Drive, Beechwood Road, Bernard Place, Bogert Road, Brandywine Road, Brookview Court, Brownstone Way, Chest- nut Place, Cleverdon Road, Dogwood Lane, Gordon Road, Hollywood Avenue (east of Route 17), Linden Road, Marion Court, Normandy Court, Pitcairn Avenue, Prescott Road, Race Track Road, Riverview Lane, Sleepy Hollow Drive, Spruce Place, Valley Forge Way, Van Dyke Drive, Valley Stream Lane, Washington Avenue, Wayne Court, and West Saddle River Road. Roads in District Four include Acad- emy Road, Arrow Lane, Birch Lane, Boil- ing Springs Road, Bridle Way, Clearwater Drive, Conifer Lane, Copper Beech Lane, Deerhill Drive, Eastgate Road, East Saddle River Road, Fox Run, Jacquelin Avenue, Jacob Road, Mill Road, North Saddle Brook Drive, Paddock Road, Powderhorn Road, Saddle Brook Drive, Saddle Ridge Road, Stratford Lane, Timberline Road, Wearimus Road, Westbrook Road, Whis- pering Pines Road, and Wickham Way. Residents are asked to rake leaves into the street against the curb within seven days prior to the dates noted for their dis- trict; however, leaves must not be placed within 10 feet of storm drain inlets or fire hydrants. Only leaves and grass clippings will be collected. Garbage, branches, sticks, shrubs, and other debris cannot be picked up by the vacuum truck. Residents should call the DPW at (201) 445-8161 for additional information. Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Library hosts exhibit The Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library in Ho-Ho-Kus is currently displaying the artwork of the students from the Ho-Ho- Kus/Waldwick Cooperative Nursery School and photos of programs in which the chil- dren have participated. The community is welcome to view the exhibit during regular library hours. The library is located at 91 Warren Avenue. For more information, call (201) 445-8078. ECLC sponsors free workshops In an effort to help parents and guard- ians of children with special needs, the ECLC of New Jersey School in Ho-Ho-Kus has launched a free workshop series touch- ing on topics that are particularly important to this community. Any interested member of the community may join ECLC staff and outside experts for these workshops. All programs will take place at the ECLC School located at 302 North Franklin Turn- pike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Registration for the workshops may be made by e-mailing vlindorff@eclcofnj.org or calling (201) 670-7800. Child care cannot be provided during these sessions. The first workshop, “Sexuality and Relationships,” will be held Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Mary Greenfield, certified sexual- ity educator, will cover common sexuality issues and how to respond to sexual situa- tions more effectively. “Strategies for Effective Collaboration with Your School District” will be held Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Participants will learn the basic principles of special education law, strategies to help strengthen their roles as advocates for their children, how to com- municate more effectively, negotiate with confidence, maintain, records and preserve a positive working relationship with dis- trict leaders. This workshop, sponsored by ASAH, will be presented by experts from Hinkle, Fingles & Prior. For this workshop only, RSVP to: Donna Gomez, ASAH, DonnaG@asah.org or (609) 890-1400. Lori Wolf, Esq. will present “Special Needs Trusts” on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. This expert has written extensively and lectured on this sensitive and important topic. The final workshop will be presented on March 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Jennifer Joyce, coordinator of employment and day services at DDD will present “Changes in DDD Funding.” Participants will learn how funding through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities is changing for people with special needs. Ghostly Tours at the Hermitage Join author and medium Craig McMa- nus for a hauntingly entertaining night at the Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus on Oct. 29 and 30 at 7 and 9 p.m. McManus, the author of five books on ghosts and hauntings, will explain the step- by-step process of modern-day ghost hunt- ing as experienced from the perspective of a psychic medium. If he senses anything in the house during the tour, he will attempt to communicate with the spirits. Each tour lasts approximately one hour and is limited to 16 people. Participants must be 18 or older. Light refreshments will be served on veranda of the Hermit- age, which is located at 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance. Visit www.thehermitage.org or call (201) 445-8311, extension 36. The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark, is open weekends from 1 to 4 p.m. The landmark property incorporates a stone structure that was visited during the Revolutionary War by George Wash- ington and was the site where Aaron Burr met and married Theodosia Prevost. Today, the historic house’s furnishings reflect the late Victorian lifestyle of the Rosencrantz family, who owned and lived in the home from 1807 to 1970. The museum collection is notable for its historic clothing as well as for personal items and papers related to the family. The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., a nonprofit membership organization, man- ages the Hermitage, a New Jersey State Park.