A Message from the Mayor

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Recycling is picked up on each Wednesday of the month with alternating items being recycled. Recycling should be put out by 6 a.m. or the night before the scheduled pickup. Paper pickups include newspaper, cardboard and magazines. Commingled pickups include tin, glass, aluminum and plastics. Large appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc., will be picked up on the first Wednesday of each month providing you phone the Municipal Building at 201-891-0048 ext. 1200 and advise that you have such an item curbside. Please remember to remove the doors of large appliances for safety reasons. Household furniture and carpeting will now be picked up with your regular garbage.

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he Borough is also collecting household batteries for recycling. They must be brought to one of the three drop-off sites. One site is at the Southside Fire House on Franklin Lake Road, one site is at the bus station at the Municipal Parking Lot on Bender Court, and the third site is in the lobby of Borough Hall. The types of batteries that can be dropped off are: 1. Non-rechargeable alkaline: common cells (alkaline, zinc and lithium types in D, C, AA, AAA, 9 volt and lantern sizes). 2. Rechargeable alkaline: nickel-cadmium (rechargeable batteries commonly built into rechargeable appliances. Also available in common cell sizes AA, C, D and 9 volt). 3. Button cells (silver oxide, mercuric oxide, lithium, zinc air, and alkaline-manganese). 4. Batteries such as the type found in video camcorders, cordless power tools, cordless and cellular phones.

What’s Acceptable And What’s Not

Food and Beverage Containers: Glass, aluminum, tin and steel food and beverage containers and plastic soda, milk, water and detergent bottles may be mixed together and should be placed at the curb in a rigid, reusable container such as a crate, bucket or garbage can no more than 50 pounds in weight or 20 gallons in size. Please do not use bags. If you do not use the proper container, it will not be collected. Newspapers and magazines: Newspapers, magazines, corrugated cardboard (flattened and tied with twine), catalogs, telephone books, and junk mail should be placed in paper grocery bags or tied in small bundles and should weigh no more than 30 pounds or be stacked no higher than one foot. Please flatten corrugated cardboard boxes and bundle separately. A word about plastic: Only plastic soda, water, milk and detergent bottles will be accepted. Do not include plastic containers such as cooking oil bottles, margarine or yogurt tubs, meat trays, anti-freeze jugs or motor oil bottles with your recyclables. Please Rinse: Rinse your food and beverage containers. Remove lids and caps. There is no need to remove labels. Flatten your plastic containers to save space. Plastic bags are a “No, No”: Plastic bags are not acceptable containers for your recyclables and should not be used for food and beverage containers or newspapers. Materials not properly prepared cannot be collected.

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BOROUGH BULLETIN Published by the Borough of Franklin Lakes under the auspices of the Mayor and Council as a community service. Editor: Ruth Gregory (201-891-0048)

Mayor Maura DeNicola Councilmembers Dennis Bonagura Michael Friscia Leslie Greer Paulette Ramsey Brian Trava Joseph Valesio

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Weekly Collection: Recyclables are collected every Wednesday. The material you set out at curbside will alternate each week. Commingled bottles and cans one week, newspapers and magazines the next, and so on.

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Summer 2007

A Message from the Mayor

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ummer in Franklin Lakes is filled with the bucolic sounds that remind us of why we make the Borough our home. With a proud lineage, Franklin Lakes will officially mark its 85th Anniversary at this year’s Town Fair on September 29. In Franklin Lakes: Its History and Heritage, Maria Braun tells us that the origin of Franklin Lakes Borough was the result of a controversy that arose over the location for a new schoolhouse. Once part of a township that included Campgaw and what is now Wyckoff, a group of citizens under the leadership of William V. Pulis initially organized to have the school built closer to home. They soon petitioned Assemblyman Dater to present a bill to the State Assembly establishing a separate Borough. It was successful and subsequently passed by the Senate on February 22, 1922 creating the Borough of Franklin Lakes. That grassroots efforts allowed Franklin Lakes to determine its own unique future and character, rich in history, and firmly dedicated to the quality of life of its residents. Eighty-five years later our impetus is to do the same – maintain the character of Franklin Lakes while protecting and improving our quality of life. We recognize that this is now a much more complicated goal that demands a balance between fiscal accountability and responsibility to our residents. With that in mind, much has been accomplished in the first half of 2007.

Some of the highlights: • Greg Hart is our new Borough Administrator. • John Ciurciu is the first Director of the newly created Recreation & Parks Department. • The 2007 Budget was presented without raising Municipal taxation. • The contract with Franklin Lakes Borough Employees Association was settled. • Two new Police Officers – Donald Wilson and Anthony Nardone, have been appointed to replace retiring Officers Kevin Kosch and Matthew Kern. • Capital Alternatives was hired to pursue grant opportunities including bikeway and hiking trails without cost to the Borough. • Technology upgrades have been enacted throughout Borough Hall. • Formal Recognition was made to Officers Kenny Knubel and Michael McCarthy for a successful life-saving effort while on patrol. • Reverend David LeDuc Day was proclaimed on June 14 for the departing Pastor of the United Methodist Church – we will miss his friendship and dedication to the Borough. • A new Internship Program was created to evaluate our roads and curbs. • Residents Service Request Forms are now available in Borough Hall to ensure response to your issues and concerns. • Customer Service questionnaires were created to hear your feedback.

Mayor Maura De Nicola • Many, many resident volunteers are stepping forward to participate in Mayoral advisory committees. There has also been a concerted effort made to improve the health and safety of our citizens. Traffic Signal Upgrade You may have noticed the County construction on the corners of Old Mill and Summit Avenues at Franklin Avenue. This is an upgrade to the traffic signals in answer to our request for traffic relief. The signals will now have the capability for lead and delayed green light functions, making a left turn onto Franklin Avenue from Summit Avenue safer and more efficient, and reducing the number of collisions and near misses that had become a daily occurrence at this intersection. (continued on page 7)

Town Fair to be Held on September 29th The Borough of Franklin Lakes is holding its annual Town Fair at the Municipal Field behind the Municipal Building on Saturday, September 29, with a rain date of Sunday, September 30. This year the theme will be the celebration of the Borough’s 85th Anniversary. The day is geared toward creating a family-friendly atmosphere while helping to support the Borough’s non-profit organizations. The Fair is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It will begin at 1:00 p.m. and conclude with a beautiful fireworks display at dusk. The day’s activities will include carnival rides and games, lots of food, fun and

activities for everyone. Our volunteer and non-profit organizations are doing their best to make this our best Town Fair yet. Save the date! For further information contact Ruth Gregory in the Municipal Building at 201-891-0048 ext. 1204.

Fall Leaf Collection The Borough’s curbside leaf collection will begin on Wednesday, October 3. Pickups will be every Wednesday through Wednesday, December 26. All leaves must be placed in brown recycled leaf bags that can be purchased at a hardware store. The bagged leaves should be brought to the curb the night before collection.

Landscapers Will Be Required to Register An ordinance is scheduled to be introduced by the Mayor and Council early this month which would require landscapers and snowplowing contractors to register with the Borough. Please let your landscaper know that they will be required to be registered. Information and applications will be available in the Construction Office and on the Borough website, www.franklinlakes.org. This ordinance will help the Borough monitor landscapers and snowplowing contractors and give the Borough an opportunity to provide information to these contractors regarding Borough regulations. Please make sure that your landscaper registers with the Borough in a timely manner.

Commercial and Residential Buildings Must be Numbered When Franklin Lakes Emergency Services respond to an emergency, time is critical. During the past year, emergency responders have observed that many homes do not have an address displayed. As required by Borough Ordinance #335-4, “It shall be the duty of every property owner to place the assigned street number upon each lot where a building is located.” The number(s) must be visible from the street for which the building’s legal address has been designed. The numbers for a residence must be a minimum of three inches to a maximum of eight inches. The numbers for a commercial or industrial building must be a minimum of three inches to a maximum of 18 inches. To avoid a delay in responding to an emergency, it is important that every building (residential and commercial) be numbered. If you have an address displayed on your building, make sure it is unobstructed, visible from the street, and can be seen from the street during darkness. If you have a mailbox erected in front of your building, the police department recommends that it display your building’s address. Your compliance is greatly appreciated, and will save time when time matters most.

Meet Gregory C. Hart Our New Borough Administrator Gregory C. Hart was recently hired by the Mayor and Council as Borough Administrator. He started work on May 16. Mr. Hart was Borough Administrator and Borough Clerk for the Borough of Old Tappan since 1999. Mr. Hart lives in Oakland with his wife, Pearl, and two children. He is an attorney, with a parttime practice on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes. He is also a certified public manager, registered municipal clerk and qualified purchasing agent. In his capacity as Borough Administrator, Mr. Hart will be responsible for the supervision of all Borough employees. He will also, among other things, prepare ordinances, work on Borough systems and processes, assist in the collective bargaining process, coordinate Borough projects, prepare bids, oversee compliance with the Borough’s affordable housing obligation, and be integrally involved in the Borough’s public information program. While in Old Tappan, Mr. Hart implemented Old Tappan’s “paperless meetings,” its electronic document management system, a public information program including a Borough calendar and Resident Handbook. He also served as Webmaster of the Old Tappan website. Welcome to Franklin Lakes, Greg!

Be a Good Neighbor – Be Bear Aware Black bears are getting a lot of attention these days, for the wrong reasons. They’re venturing too close to homes and into backyards, looking for food. Bears that look for food near your home or in your yard likely have learned bad habits from people who feed them intentionally, or unintentionally by carelessly leaving out food or garbage. People who feed bears think they’re helping them. But it only invites trouble. It can make them a nuisance or even aggressive. When that happens, the bears must be destroyed to protect your family and your neighbors. What’s more, it’s illegal to feed bears in New Jersey. Anyone who feeds bears could face a penalty of up to $1,000 for each offense. Taking steps to avoid attracting bears with food or garbage is the best way to prevent them from becoming a nuisance near your home. • Use bear-proof garbage containers, or containers with tight-fitting lids. • Put out garbage on collection day, not the night before. • Wash garbage containers with disinfectant solution at least once a week to remove odors, or drape rags soaked in bleach over your garbage bags. • Feed dogs and cats outside during daylight hours only. Immediately after feeding pets, remove all uneaten food and scraps as well as food bowls. • Clean outdoor grills thoroughly after each use. Grease and food residue will attract bears. • Do not place meat or any sweet foods in compost piles. • Feed birds only between December 1 and April 1 when bears are least active. Suspend birdfeeders from a free-hanging wire, with the bottom of the feeder is at least 10 feet off the ground. Clean up spilled seeds. • Report black bear damage or nuisance behavior to your local police department or the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife at (908) 735-8793. Remember, if you care about New Jersey’s bears, don’t feed them.

A Message from the Mayor (continued from page 1) School Flash Warning Signs. A successful grant from the State Department of Transportation by our Safety Committee will soon allow for the installation of solar-powered laser speed limit signs in front of our schools. These signs will serve as a clear reminder for both local and transient traffic of the 25 mph speed limit around our schools while children are present. Lessening speeding on all of our roadways is imperative to preventing accidents and injury. Background Checks for Coaches. With John Ciurciu, we have a professional who is responsible for the oversignt of all Franklin Lakes’ recreational programs and activities, in addition to managing millions of dollars in facilities and equipment. But we recognize that our most important and most vulnerable assets are our children. At the June 13 Mayor & Council Meeting, Ordinance 1373 required criminal background checks for all adults who are granted unsupervised access to our children was approved. This Ordinance utilizes a process created by State legislation passed in 2000 and enforced by many New Jersey municipalities. Fingerprint screening by the Franklin Lakes Police Department will begin with all Fall volunteers. Information may be found on the Borough website or by calling the Recreation and Parks Department. ID Cards. A friendly climate with responsive customer service is a routine goal in all of our Borough Departments but it will soon take on an atmosphere of added security as we provide IDs for all Borough employees and officials. This is particularly important for residents as they come in contact with employees and Emergency responders outside of Borough facilities. Through our Office of Emergency Management, we have successfully tapped into a County program for stateof-the-art identification at no cost to the Borough. These IDs will be displayed or presented to any resident who requests identification. It is a further step in keeping our Borough secure. Emergency Radio System. The Emergency Radio Project continues to progress. The Committee is making recommendations for the necessary upgrades to the Dispatcher area of Police Headquarters so this space can accommodate the updated and less cumbersome equipment. The proposed system will eliminate incidents of Police radio blackouts, upgrade the Ambulance Corps’ response capability and enhance the Fire Department’s current radio function. The dedicated effort of the Radio Committee headed by Sergeant Jim Schnaidt has been commendable. FEMA Training. Eligibility for Homeland Security grants and compliance with new legislation requires certain Borough employees, officials, school administrators and staff to be certified in specific emergency response training called NIMS (National Incident Response System). As described by its name, this training provides for coordination and understanding in the case of a major event. One of our Police Officers, Denny Knubel, is a certified instructor. The Borough is currently working with the K-8 School District and Officer Knubel to train all necessary personnel. In addition to enhancing preparedness, this is a way we can work cooperatively with our school district to minimize costs to the taxpayer and at the same time strengthen department relationships with our schools. Water Quality. Environmental factors impact our health and safety as readily as traffic. Water quality has been an issue for many United Water customers over the last several months. We have remained in close communication with United Water officials meeting several times to ensure these problems are addressed and the quality of water delivered to residents is without question. If you are a United Water customer it is important that the utility have your contact information. This way you may be reached in a water emergency by their Rapid Alert System. While their hope is that these incidents will no longer occur, an imperfect system prevents you from having the timely information you need. You can contact United Water at 201954-0976 or through their e-mail (simone.reeves@unitedwater.com) to ensure you are properly listed. Environmental Commission. Shortly I will be appointing community volunteers to the Environmental Commission, a Borough organization that has not been operational for more than 20 years. Some of the goals of this commission will be to take inventory of the environmental resources within our Borough, evaluate our waterways and streams and make recommendations to help maintain healthy ecosystems within our Open Space. We look forward to this Commission’s valuable input. Enjoy the rest of your summer as we continue our best efforts for you and our community. As always, I welcome your thoughts and ideas at mayor@franklinlakes.org or 201-891-0048 ext. 1204.

Board of Health Offers Flu Shots The Franklin Lakes Board of Health along with The Valley Hospital Department of Community Health will be offering flu and pneumonia vaccines to residents age 65 and over. Vaccines will be given from 10 a.m. through 12 noon, on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at the Franklin Lakes Recreation Building, located on Vichiconti Way. Registration is required and can be made by calling 201-291-6090. Flu and pneumonia vaccines are covered by traditional Medicare Part B. Recipients must present their card at the time of service. If you have an HMO you may choose to go to your primary care provider or you can pay $25 for a flu vaccination. Pneumonia vaccines will be available for those who have never had a previous pneumonia vaccination. The cost of a vaccine for residents with an HMO is $35. Flu shots are encouraged for those age 65 and over and those with chronic illnesses. If you have any questions, please call the Franklin Lakes Board of Health at 201-891-0048 ext. 1209.

MUNICIPAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY: DIAL 911 Police Department 201-891-3131 201-891-5736 Fire Department Ambulance: 201-891-5151 Please note new extensions for Municipal offices. Borough Hall 201-891-0048 Mayor’s Office ext. 1204 ext. 1201 Administrator Borough Clerk ext. 1200 Board of Health ext. 1209 Construction ext. 1211 Engineering ext. 1219 ext. 1218 Fire Prevention Garbage/Recycling ext. 600 Payables Clerk ext. 1214 ext. 1220 Planning Board Sanitarian ext. 1210 Shade Tree ext. 1221 Tax Assessor ext. 1222 Tax Collector ext. 1216 Violations/Court ext. 1208 ext. 1226 Zoning Office Recreation Office 201-847-8200 Road Department 201-891-4333

Holiday Garbage Schedule There will be no garbage pickups on the following holidays: Labor Day, Monday, September 3 Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22 Christmas, Tuesday, December 25 Please note that garbage is not to be placed curbside before 8 p.m. the night prior to a regularly scheduled pickup.

“No Knock Registry” Applications Available Ordinance 1332 of the Borough Code created a “No Knock Registry” application maintained at Borough Hall. If you would like to be listed, visit the Borough Clerk’s Office and fill out an application. This list is given to licensed solicitors by the Police Department. Registration does not prohibit door-todoor solicitation by non-profit, charitable, religious or political organizations.

Evening Hours for Collection of Taxes The Tax Office will be open the following evenings between 6:30 and 8 p.m. for the collection of taxes. 4th Quarter 2007 due November 1, 2007 Monday, November 5, 2007 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Taxes are valid whether or not the taxpayer receives a bill. Please contact the tax office if a copy is needed. If you have any questions regarding the assessment of your home, please contact the Tax Assessor’s office.

Wyckoff Avenue Construction The Franklin Lakes Police Department advises that Franklin Avenue, in the Township of Wyckoff, has been undergoing road construction since the end of July. This project is taking place between Overlook Drive and the Franklin Lakes border. The project is expected to take approximately 45 days to complete. Roadwork commences at 7 a.m. and should be completed by 3:30 p.m. daily. During most days, access will be available to and through this area. Delays should be expected. For approximately four to six days during this time, Franklin Avenue will be closed completely in this work zone. Detours will be in place to direct motorists around the road construction.

Upcoming Woman’s Club Speakers Steve Doocy: One Happy Fellow “Fox & Friends” co-host, Emmy Award winner, neighbor and author of The Mr. & Mrs. Happy Handbook, Steve Doocy will be the featured guest speaker for the Fall Woman’s Club luncheon, Tuesday, October 16 at the Indian Trail Club. Proceeds from the program will be donated to support women’s shelters, multiple sclerosis, student scholarships and special programs. A long-time Wyckoff resident and popular broadcaster, Steve raised his family here, coached sports, sold Girl Scout cookies and managed to co-host Fox News Channels “Fox & Friends,” a morning news show. Doocy has received 11 Emmy Awards for feature stories. An active fundraiser who has generously given his time to many worthy causes, Steve Doocy is glad to offer his support to the Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes. For luncheon reservations contact Ann Swist at 201-337-7262 or Eileen Leone at 201-848-9330.

TV broadcaster Steve Doocy will be appearing at the Woman’s Club October 16 Fundraiser.

Holistic Health Guest Speaker Maria Mazzer will address the topic of Holistic Health at the November 12 Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes meeting. A Holistic Health Service Provider at The Valley Hospital, Ms. Mazzer will present guidelines towards improved personal health care and answer questions. At The Valley Hospital, holistic nurses are “dedicated to the delivery of integrated care of mind/body/spirit and providing a healing environment.” Aromatherapy, touch therapy, music therapy, Reiki, and meditation are some of the techniques used. The Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes meets at 7 p.m. in the Franklin Lakes Library. Visitors are welcome to attend the program and learn more about the Woman’s Club, a non-profit philanthropic organization focusing on women’s issues and service to Franklin Lakes. Fur further information, contact Membership Chairman Carol Parascandola at 201-891-5543.

Franklin Lakes Seniors, Inc. The Franklin Lakes Seniors, Inc. is an organization open to residents 62 years of age or older. On the first Wednesday of each month, we hold a business meeting which begins at 1 p.m. and on the third Wednesday, we have a social meeting which begins at 12 noon. Meetings are held at the Bender Court Firehouse/Senior Citizen Center. Dues for 2007 are $5.00 and the initiation fee for new members is $5. Our membership chairperson is Joan Wos. Please contact her at 201-337-8659 if you have any questions about joining the club. Madeline Leto is our trip coordinator (201-891-4570), assisted by Jo Ann Saiya (201-8912090). Ann Marie Schmitt (973-728-6819) is in charge of our Atlantic City trips. Trips are open to club members only unless there are unfilled seats on the bus, then non-members are welcome to join us. Non-members are charged an additional $5. Al Mangano, 973-657-1868, coordinates our overnight trips. The next trip is to the Best of Michigan, including Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie and Frankenmuth, September 9-15, 2007. The cost is $630 per person double occupancy. Waiting list only available. On Tuesday, September 18, we will be traveling to Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, to see King Henry’s “Just a Gigolo,” a tribute to the music and comedy of Louis Prima. Cost is $35 and includes a delicious family style luncheon. Bus leaves at 9:15 a.m. On Wednesday, October 16, a trip to Monticello Racetrack is planned. The cost is $35. This includes an all-you-can-eat buffet, gaming center, harness raicing, and a show, “Cavalcade of Stars,” a Ralph Pope Production. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. Be sure to stop at the senior’s booth at the Town Fair on Saturday, September 29. We will have gently used jewelry for sale at bargain prices and a 50-50 raffle with the proceeds from the raffle going to the VFW. Hope to see you there. Reminder: We play bridge every Monday at 12:30 p.m. in the club room at the Horizons main building located at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Colonial Road. If interested in joining us, contact Louise Geiling, 201-337-3148.

John Ciurciu, the Borough’s New Recreation and Parks Director John Ciurciu was appointed as the Borough’s new Recreation and Parks Director on May 7. John had been the physical education teacher and head strength and conditioning coach at Don Bosco Preparatory High School. He is a coach at the Parisi School in Fair Lawn where he trains premier NFL, college and high school athletes. He implemented high school football and lacrosse programs. John brings a lot of enthusiasm to the job where, along with sports, he will concentrate on better health and living, will work with the seniors and has ideas on how to make recreational use of the reservoir. John is the owner and founder of the Northeast All Star Football Camps. There, he provides athletes with an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of college coaches and he teaches techniques to improve on- and off-season training and testing. John has a BA in sociology from Rutgers University where he played football between 1998 and 2000 and was the captain of the Valley Forge Football team in 1996 and 1997. We are very excited about John joining our Borough and look forward to incorporating his ideas in our recreation programs for both young and old.

Eliminate Standing Water to Prevent West Nile Virus Standing water around your yard could be dangerous to your health. Standing water provides a breeding ground for mosquitoes. West Nile Virus and other mosquito-related diseases can be transmitted to people if they are bitten by an infected mosquito. The Bergen County Department of Health Services encourages you to follow these simple rules of mosquito control to protect yourself, your loved ones and the general public: eliminate all standing water; dispose of all useless containers that hold water; turn containers upside down if you wish to save them; cover and/or seal all containers, garbage cans and dumpsters; clean roof gutters and drainage ditches; dispose of old tires or bring them inside as they may fill with stagnant water; change water in birdbaths and fountains weekly; empty wading pools when not in use; keep swimming pools clean and filtered; install and repair window/door screens to help keep mosquitoes out; and trim weeds and grass around your property. By keeping these rules in mind, you will decrease your risk of contracting West Nile Virus and also make the environment cleaner and safer for your community. For more information visit www.bergenhealth.org and search health topics. You can also visit www.state.nj.us and search the Department of Health and Senior Services site.

Information for the General Election from the Borough Clerk General Election: Tuesday, November 6 – 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Last day to register to vote in the General Election is Tuesday, October 16. The Municipal Clerk’s office will remain open on Tuesday, October 16 until 9 p.m. The Bergen County Board of Elections issues Voter Registration Cards. If you are going to be out of town on Election Day, you may pick up an absentee ballot application at the Borough Clerk’s Office. The County Clerk must receive applications no later than seven days prior to Election Day. Districts and Polling Places: Watch for your Sample Ballot, which indicates your District and Polling Place in the left hand corner. Contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at 201-891-0048 ext. 1200 if you have any questions. Polling Places: Districts 1, 2 & 3 Districts 4, 5 & 6

Bender Court Fire House, Franklin Avenue Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes, 730 Franklin Lakes Road

Well Child Services The Franklin Lakes Board of Health, in conjunction with the Borough of Waldwick, offers well child services to eligible Franklin Lakes’ residents with infants and preschool children. The Waldwick Well Baby Clinic provides immunizations to eligible preschool children on the second Tuesday of each month. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Waldwick Health Center at 201-444-3914.

Meals-On-Wheels Looking for Volunteers Meals-On-Wheels, a group of dedicated volunteers, is looking for members to assist in delivering meals to some of our neighbors who are presently unable to cook for themselves. Currently we are short four volunteers. If any of our fellow residents have the time to spare once a month for approximately two to three hours to deliver meals in Franklin Lakes, please call President Nina DiIolrio at 201-8914067. We are in need of people to cover for vacation time and drivers who find they can no longer volunteer due to other circumstances. You will feel better about yourself for helping your neighbors. We look forward to your joining us.

Hazardous Trees The Shade Tree Director, Kris Hasbrouck, is in the process of assessing potential hazardous trees in the Borough. If a tree could fall into the roadway, a letter will be sent to the property owner requesting them to deal with the hazard. In the Borough of Franklin Lakes, it is the responsibility of property owners to maintain their property all the way to the curb or edge of the roadway. This means trees also! Now is the time to look at your trees. The condition of the foliage helps to determine the condition of your trees. Many tree services have arborists who can help you assess the condition of trees. Once a tree is decayed, it loses its strength and support. As trees grow, some trees decline or die. When they die, their root system dies also, leaving the tree with less and less support and a greater risk of falling on automobiles, electric lines, homes, people and more. Construction equipment operated too closely to trees also damages the roots, leaving the tree with less support and more risk of falling. A small section of bark being removed from the trunk of the tree will not cause an immediate hazard, but it could be the cause of the tree being hazardous in 10, 20 or 30 years. Contact our Shade Tree Director, Kris Hasbrouck, if you have any questions or concerns. He can be reached at 201-891-0048 ext. 1221.

WHAT’S NEW AT THE FRANKLIN LAKES LIBRARY Children’s Events

Teen Events

Looking ahead to Fall:

September will be the start of new and improved book discussion groups at Franklin Lakes Public Library. Double Digits welcomes readers who are in grades 4, 5, and 6 to discuss and share books, eat snacks, and participate in a related activity. This group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 4 p.m.; on August 30, we’re reading From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by K. L. Konigsburg. A new book discussion group for readers in grades 7, 8, and 9 will meet on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month at 4 p.m. Books will be picked by our readers and will be available to be picked up at the library in advance. Registration is ongoing and necessary for new members. Register by visiting or calling the library at 201-891-2224 and speaking to Kate, the Teen Librarian. One Book New Jersey’s 2007 Teen selection is So Yesterday by Scott Westerfeld. Teens are welcome to join us at the library on Monday, September 10, 2007 to start the school year off right by creating the best fashion trends. Then, on Tuesday, September 25, high school students can meet together to discuss the book, which includes themes of commercial marketing, popular culture, fashion trends, and conspiracy theories. Keep your eyes and ears open in September and October for opportunities to use your skills to assist the library in planning and performing our annual Fright Nite! If you are into acting, stage design, or just looking to have fun, let us know that you’re interested in helping out with this great volunteer opportunity. Watch for news about programs and events going on during Teen Read Week in October 2007, and don’t forget that you can vote for your favorite books to win the 2008 Garden State Teen Book Award at www.bccls.org/teens/gstba! Voting ends January 12, 2008.

Old favorites return this fall with P.I.N.T., our youngest preschool series geared for newborns to 2-1/2 years olds with an adult, and TotTime, a four week series of theme related crafts, stories, songs and free play for preschoolers, ages 2-1/2 to 5 years with an adult. For the older crowd, Krafty Kids returns as an after school handicraft program for children in kindergarten and first grade. The “Junior Book Buddies” book discussion group for children in second and third grades will meet on the first Thursday of every month, September through June. And back by popular demand, Homework Helpers also resumes this September on selected afternoons from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Children’s Nonfiction Room.

Lurking around the corner: • Children’s singing group Groovy Ruby in concert on September 18 • Fright Nite Haunted Library Tour on Friday, October 19 • Kits Kaboodle performing a “Sleepy Hollow Halloween” on Groovy Ruby October 25 • Annual Bookmark Contest in early November. For further information or to register for any programs visit the Franklin Lakes Public Library or contact the Children’s Department at 201-891-2224.

Newly Arrived! There’s an exciting new service at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. You can now enjoy digital sound from a lightweight player equipped with eight simple buttons – a device known as a PLAYAWAY. With PLAYAWAYS, you can listen to an audiobook with ease. There’s no need for any special equipment, juggling cassettes or CDs, or lengthy downloads. The entire book is already loaded on the durable PLAYAWAY unit, which is about half the size of a deck of cards and made of durable plastic. Thanks to its high-quality digital technology, PLAYAWAY offers sharp, clear, flawless sound each and every time you turn it on. Each PLAYAWAY can hold content that ranges from two to 24 or more hours of play time. To listen, all you need is a pair of standard headphones. You can use your own pair, or purchase a pair from the library for only $1. The PLAYAWAY device was designed with a universal headphone jack to work with almost any type of headphone, speaker, or car adapter. The PLAYAWAY devices will circulate like audio books. You may check them out for 14 days and renew them up to three times. You may also reserve PLAYAWAYS through the BCCLS Website.

Friends of the Franklin Lakes Library Anyone who uses the library and values its importance in the community can be a Friend! The Friends are volunteers who improve library services through a variety of activities. For more than 40 years, the Friends of the Franklin Lakes Library (FFLL) has provided financial support to enhance the resources and services of the library to help the Franklin Lakes Library grow and flourish. During 2007 FFLL sponsored: • Family, Teen and Adult Specials • Teen and Children Summer Reading Club and Author Speakers • Special Gifts: Playaways (MP3 players), Peek-A-Book, PA System, VCR/DVD and a new digital camera • Youth Art Show • News Flyer and Friends Web Site • Annual Friends Author Luncheon We would like to extend an invitation to you today to become an active member of the Board of this unique organization. Upcoming meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Library’s Local History Room on: Tuesday, September 11 Wednesday, October 10 Monday, November 5 Our library can only grow greater as we look to the future. Already, the library stands as a wonderful cornerstone of our community providing opportunities for all to engage in the joy of life long-learning and to connect with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to the present. Please consider lending a hand!

Got E-mail? Harness the power of your library card! Receive notice of holds (reserves) availability, upcoming due dates, and overdue notices through your personal email account by signing up for email notification. The Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS) offers integrated email notices for our customers. It’s free, easy and convenient. You’ll be notified by e-mail of: • Holds ready for pickup • Upcoming return dates for checked out library materials • Overdue items on your library card Visit the Franklin Lakes Public Library and sign up today!

Friends of the Library with Author Dorothea Benton Frank, May 2007

Ambulance Corps Community News A big “thank you” to Mayor DeNicola, our Borough Council people and to all the townspeople who support us in our efforts to remodel our building. It seems as though it is really close to reality. Blueline Architecture has almost completed the specifications and we should be going out to bid shortly. We are hoping to actually break ground in early Fall. We are excited to watch our dreams begin to take shape. Special thanks to Kevin Burnette, the husband of one of our members, Laurie. Kevin is lending us his expertise to be our “Clerks of our Works” (not to mention giving us many, many hours). Kevin is the owner of two local businesses, MC General Contracting and Foremost Property Inspections. The Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps would also like to recognize our many corporate supporters. We have continuing support from our corporate neighbors such as Medco Health Solutions, BD, TD BankNorth, Pfister Roofing and others. Our town is lucky to have such community-minded companies in our midst.

Ambulance Corps News We are proud to announce that Dana Isza and Pam McKim have recently been elevated to the status of Senior member. Congratulations! A.J. Weick, who just completed his junior year at Ramapo High School, has been promoted to a full Junior Member. We are proud of his contribution to our Corps and welcome other students to get their EMT certification and join us, too. We also extend a hearty welcome to our newest probationary member, Cedric Perkins. We are saying goodbye to two of our members this year. Ro Schenck has been a member for 16 years and held many offices during her service with the Corps. We wish her the best in her move to Colorado. Terri Mirolla was a member of the Corps for four years. We wish her the best in her out-of-state move also. Thank you for all your years of service to the Corps and to the Borough of Franklin Lakes. Big kudos to our member, Valley Paramedic, Patrick Allen, and his partner, Lafe Bush. They received an Emergency Services Hero Award for their harrowing attempt to save a construction worker at Ramapo College. Both put their own lives at risk during the rescue. For the first six months of 2007, our Corps has answered almost 400 emergency calls. We are proud to bring the Borough of Franklin Lakes and our surrounding towns such high quality emergency medical services. Please come and visit us at the Town Fair on September 29. Andy the Ambulance will be there, so you’ll be able to visit an ambulance, have us take your blood pressure reading, and enjoy our boxing or human bowling ball event.

Join Our Team Calling all volunteers! The Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps needs you! Have you ever asked yourself the question, “In my time of need, who will come to my aid?” The volunteers of the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps are here to serve your emergency medical needs day and night, every day of the year. We would love to have you come and join us. Join us and you will receive many more benefits than you ever imagined possible. You will: • Feel good for life. • Learn effective first aid skills. (Training is provided free of charge!) • Be a committed volunteer, helping your friends and neighbors. • Work with a great group of people that enjoy helping others. What more could you ask? If you are interested in being a part of our group, please contact Dave Kampschmidt at 201-405-2043 or call the Ambulance Corps answering machine at 201891-5151 and leave us a message. We will be sure to call back to welcome you to our team!

Holiday Garbage Schedule There will be no garbage pickups on the following holidays: Labor Day, Monday, September 3 Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22 Christmas, Tuesday, December 25 Please note that garbage is not to be placed curbside before 8 p.m. the night prior to a regularly scheduled pickup.

“No Knock Registry” Applications Available Ordinance 1332 of the Borough Code created a “No Knock Registry” application maintained at Borough Hall. If you would like to be listed, visit the Borough Clerk’s Office and fill out an application. This list is given to licensed solicitors by the Police Department. Registration does not prohibit door-todoor solicitation by non-profit, charitable, religious or political organizations.

Evening Hours for Collection of Taxes The Tax Office will be open the following evenings between 6:30 and 8 p.m. for the collection of taxes. 4th Quarter 2007 due November 1, 2007 Monday, November 5, 2007 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Taxes are valid whether or not the taxpayer receives a bill. Please contact the tax office if a copy is needed. If you have any questions regarding the assessment of your home, please contact the Tax Assessor’s office.

Wyckoff Avenue Construction The Franklin Lakes Police Department advises that Franklin Avenue, in the Township of Wyckoff, has been undergoing road construction since the end of July. This project is taking place between Overlook Drive and the Franklin Lakes border. The project is expected to take approximately 45 days to complete. Roadwork commences at 7 a.m. and should be completed by 3:30 p.m. daily. During most days, access will be available to and through this area. Delays should be expected. For approximately four to six days during this time, Franklin Avenue will be closed completely in this work zone. Detours will be in place to direct motorists around the road construction.

Upcoming Woman’s Club Speakers Steve Doocy: One Happy Fellow “Fox & Friends” co-host, Emmy Award winner, neighbor and author of The Mr. & Mrs. Happy Handbook, Steve Doocy will be the featured guest speaker for the Fall Woman’s Club luncheon, Tuesday, October 16 at the Indian Trail Club. Proceeds from the program will be donated to support women’s shelters, multiple sclerosis, student scholarships and special programs. A long-time Wyckoff resident and popular broadcaster, Steve raised his family here, coached sports, sold Girl Scout cookies and managed to co-host Fox News Channels “Fox & Friends,” a morning news show. Doocy has received 11 Emmy Awards for feature stories. An active fundraiser who has generously given his time to many worthy causes, Steve Doocy is glad to offer his support to the Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes. For luncheon reservations contact Ann Swist at 201-337-7262 or Eileen Leone at 201-848-9330.

TV broadcaster Steve Doocy will be appearing at the Woman’s Club October 16 Fundraiser.

Holistic Health Guest Speaker Maria Mazzer will address the topic of Holistic Health at the November 12 Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes meeting. A Holistic Health Service Provider at The Valley Hospital, Ms. Mazzer will present guidelines towards improved personal health care and answer questions. At The Valley Hospital, holistic nurses are “dedicated to the delivery of integrated care of mind/body/spirit and providing a healing environment.” Aromatherapy, touch therapy, music therapy, Reiki, and meditation are some of the techniques used. The Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes meets at 7 p.m. in the Franklin Lakes Library. Visitors are welcome to attend the program and learn more about the Woman’s Club, a non-profit philanthropic organization focusing on women’s issues and service to Franklin Lakes. Fur further information, contact Membership Chairman Carol Parascandola at 201-891-5543.

Franklin Lakes Seniors, Inc. The Franklin Lakes Seniors, Inc. is an organization open to residents 62 years of age or older. On the first Wednesday of each month, we hold a business meeting which begins at 1 p.m. and on the third Wednesday, we have a social meeting which begins at 12 noon. Meetings are held at the Bender Court Firehouse/Senior Citizen Center. Dues for 2007 are $5.00 and the initiation fee for new members is $5. Our membership chairperson is Joan Wos. Please contact her at 201-337-8659 if you have any questions about joining the club. Madeline Leto is our trip coordinator (201-891-4570), assisted by Jo Ann Saiya (201-8912090). Ann Marie Schmitt (973-728-6819) is in charge of our Atlantic City trips. Trips are open to club members only unless there are unfilled seats on the bus, then non-members are welcome to join us. Non-members are charged an additional $5. Al Mangano, 973-657-1868, coordinates our overnight trips. The next trip is to the Best of Michigan, including Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie and Frankenmuth, September 9-15, 2007. The cost is $630 per person double occupancy. Waiting list only available. On Tuesday, September 18, we will be traveling to Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, to see King Henry’s “Just a Gigolo,” a tribute to the music and comedy of Louis Prima. Cost is $35 and includes a delicious family style luncheon. Bus leaves at 9:15 a.m. On Wednesday, October 16, a trip to Monticello Racetrack is planned. The cost is $35. This includes an all-you-can-eat buffet, gaming center, harness raicing, and a show, “Cavalcade of Stars,” a Ralph Pope Production. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. Be sure to stop at the senior’s booth at the Town Fair on Saturday, September 29. We will have gently used jewelry for sale at bargain prices and a 50-50 raffle with the proceeds from the raffle going to the VFW. Hope to see you there. Reminder: We play bridge every Monday at 12:30 p.m. in the club room at the Horizons main building located at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Colonial Road. If interested in joining us, contact Louise Geiling, 201-337-3148.

John Ciurciu, the Borough’s New Recreation and Parks Director John Ciurciu was appointed as the Borough’s new Recreation and Parks Director on May 7. John had been the physical education teacher and head strength and conditioning coach at Don Bosco Preparatory High School. He is a coach at the Parisi School in Fair Lawn where he trains premier NFL, college and high school athletes. He implemented high school football and lacrosse programs. John brings a lot of enthusiasm to the job where, along with sports, he will concentrate on better health and living, will work with the seniors and has ideas on how to make recreational use of the reservoir. John is the owner and founder of the Northeast All Star Football Camps. There, he provides athletes with an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of college coaches and he teaches techniques to improve on- and off-season training and testing. John has a BA in sociology from Rutgers University where he played football between 1998 and 2000 and was the captain of the Valley Forge Football team in 1996 and 1997. We are very excited about John joining our Borough and look forward to incorporating his ideas in our recreation programs for both young and old.

Eliminate Standing Water to Prevent West Nile Virus Standing water around your yard could be dangerous to your health. Standing water provides a breeding ground for mosquitoes. West Nile Virus and other mosquito-related diseases can be transmitted to people if they are bitten by an infected mosquito. The Bergen County Department of Health Services encourages you to follow these simple rules of mosquito control to protect yourself, your loved ones and the general public: eliminate all standing water; dispose of all useless containers that hold water; turn containers upside down if you wish to save them; cover and/or seal all containers, garbage cans and dumpsters; clean roof gutters and drainage ditches; dispose of old tires or bring them inside as they may fill with stagnant water; change water in birdbaths and fountains weekly; empty wading pools when not in use; keep swimming pools clean and filtered; install and repair window/door screens to help keep mosquitoes out; and trim weeds and grass around your property. By keeping these rules in mind, you will decrease your risk of contracting West Nile Virus and also make the environment cleaner and safer for your community. For more information visit www.bergenhealth.org and search health topics. You can also visit www.state.nj.us and search the Department of Health and Senior Services site.

Information for the General Election from the Borough Clerk General Election: Tuesday, November 6 – 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Last day to register to vote in the General Election is Tuesday, October 16. The Municipal Clerk’s office will remain open on Tuesday, October 16 until 9 p.m. The Bergen County Board of Elections issues Voter Registration Cards. If you are going to be out of town on Election Day, you may pick up an absentee ballot application at the Borough Clerk’s Office. The County Clerk must receive applications no later than seven days prior to Election Day. Districts and Polling Places: Watch for your Sample Ballot, which indicates your District and Polling Place in the left hand corner. Contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at 201-891-0048 ext. 1200 if you have any questions. Polling Places: Districts 1, 2 & 3 Districts 4, 5 & 6

Bender Court Fire House, Franklin Avenue Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes, 730 Franklin Lakes Road

Well Child Services The Franklin Lakes Board of Health, in conjunction with the Borough of Waldwick, offers well child services to eligible Franklin Lakes’ residents with infants and preschool children. The Waldwick Well Baby Clinic provides immunizations to eligible preschool children on the second Tuesday of each month. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Waldwick Health Center at 201-444-3914.

Meals-On-Wheels Looking for Volunteers Meals-On-Wheels, a group of dedicated volunteers, is looking for members to assist in delivering meals to some of our neighbors who are presently unable to cook for themselves. Currently we are short four volunteers. If any of our fellow residents have the time to spare once a month for approximately two to three hours to deliver meals in Franklin Lakes, please call President Nina DiIolrio at 201-8914067. We are in need of people to cover for vacation time and drivers who find they can no longer volunteer due to other circumstances. You will feel better about yourself for helping your neighbors. We look forward to your joining us.

Hazardous Trees The Shade Tree Director, Kris Hasbrouck, is in the process of assessing potential hazardous trees in the Borough. If a tree could fall into the roadway, a letter will be sent to the property owner requesting them to deal with the hazard. In the Borough of Franklin Lakes, it is the responsibility of property owners to maintain their property all the way to the curb or edge of the roadway. This means trees also! Now is the time to look at your trees. The condition of the foliage helps to determine the condition of your trees. Many tree services have arborists who can help you assess the condition of trees. Once a tree is decayed, it loses its strength and support. As trees grow, some trees decline or die. When they die, their root system dies also, leaving the tree with less and less support and a greater risk of falling on automobiles, electric lines, homes, people and more. Construction equipment operated too closely to trees also damages the roots, leaving the tree with less support and more risk of falling. A small section of bark being removed from the trunk of the tree will not cause an immediate hazard, but it could be the cause of the tree being hazardous in 10, 20 or 30 years. Contact our Shade Tree Director, Kris Hasbrouck, if you have any questions or concerns. He can be reached at 201-891-0048 ext. 1221.

Fall Leaf Collection The Borough’s curbside leaf collection will begin on Wednesday, October 3. Pickups will be every Wednesday through Wednesday, December 26. All leaves must be placed in brown recycled leaf bags that can be purchased at a hardware store. The bagged leaves should be brought to the curb the night before collection.

Landscapers Will Be Required to Register An ordinance is scheduled to be introduced by the Mayor and Council early this month which would require landscapers and snowplowing contractors to register with the Borough. Please let your landscaper know that they will be required to be registered. Information and applications will be available in the Construction Office and on the Borough website, www.franklinlakes.org. This ordinance will help the Borough monitor landscapers and snowplowing contractors and give the Borough an opportunity to provide information to these contractors regarding Borough regulations. Please make sure that your landscaper registers with the Borough in a timely manner.

Commercial and Residential Buildings Must be Numbered When Franklin Lakes Emergency Services respond to an emergency, time is critical. During the past year, emergency responders have observed that many homes do not have an address displayed. As required by Borough Ordinance #335-4, “It shall be the duty of every property owner to place the assigned street number upon each lot where a building is located.” The number(s) must be visible from the street for which the building’s legal address has been designed. The numbers for a residence must be a minimum of three inches to a maximum of eight inches. The numbers for a commercial or industrial building must be a minimum of three inches to a maximum of 18 inches. To avoid a delay in responding to an emergency, it is important that every building (residential and commercial) be numbered. If you have an address displayed on your building, make sure it is unobstructed, visible from the street, and can be seen from the street during darkness. If you have a mailbox erected in front of your building, the police department recommends that it display your building’s address. Your compliance is greatly appreciated, and will save time when time matters most.

Meet Gregory C. Hart Our New Borough Administrator Gregory C. Hart was recently hired by the Mayor and Council as Borough Administrator. He started work on May 16. Mr. Hart was Borough Administrator and Borough Clerk for the Borough of Old Tappan since 1999. Mr. Hart lives in Oakland with his wife, Pearl, and two children. He is an attorney, with a parttime practice on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes. He is also a certified public manager, registered municipal clerk and qualified purchasing agent. In his capacity as Borough Administrator, Mr. Hart will be responsible for the supervision of all Borough employees. He will also, among other things, prepare ordinances, work on Borough systems and processes, assist in the collective bargaining process, coordinate Borough projects, prepare bids, oversee compliance with the Borough’s affordable housing obligation, and be integrally involved in the Borough’s public information program. While in Old Tappan, Mr. Hart implemented Old Tappan’s “paperless meetings,” its electronic document management system, a public information program including a Borough calendar and Resident Handbook. He also served as Webmaster of the Old Tappan website. Welcome to Franklin Lakes, Greg!

Be a Good Neighbor – Be Bear Aware Black bears are getting a lot of attention these days, for the wrong reasons. They’re venturing too close to homes and into backyards, looking for food. Bears that look for food near your home or in your yard likely have learned bad habits from people who feed them intentionally, or unintentionally by carelessly leaving out food or garbage. People who feed bears think they’re helping them. But it only invites trouble. It can make them a nuisance or even aggressive. When that happens, the bears must be destroyed to protect your family and your neighbors. What’s more, it’s illegal to feed bears in New Jersey. Anyone who feeds bears could face a penalty of up to $1,000 for each offense. Taking steps to avoid attracting bears with food or garbage is the best way to prevent them from becoming a nuisance near your home. • Use bear-proof garbage containers, or containers with tight-fitting lids. • Put out garbage on collection day, not the night before. • Wash garbage containers with disinfectant solution at least once a week to remove odors, or drape rags soaked in bleach over your garbage bags. • Feed dogs and cats outside during daylight hours only. Immediately after feeding pets, remove all uneaten food and scraps as well as food bowls. • Clean outdoor grills thoroughly after each use. Grease and food residue will attract bears. • Do not place meat or any sweet foods in compost piles. • Feed birds only between December 1 and April 1 when bears are least active. Suspend birdfeeders from a free-hanging wire, with the bottom of the feeder is at least 10 feet off the ground. Clean up spilled seeds. • Report black bear damage or nuisance behavior to your local police department or the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife at (908) 735-8793. Remember, if you care about New Jersey’s bears, don’t feed them.

A Message from the Mayor (continued from page 1) School Flash Warning Signs. A successful grant from the State Department of Transportation by our Safety Committee will soon allow for the installation of solar-powered laser speed limit signs in front of our schools. These signs will serve as a clear reminder for both local and transient traffic of the 25 mph speed limit around our schools while children are present. Lessening speeding on all of our roadways is imperative to preventing accidents and injury. Background Checks for Coaches. With John Ciurciu, we have a professional who is responsible for the oversignt of all Franklin Lakes’ recreational programs and activities, in addition to managing millions of dollars in facilities and equipment. But we recognize that our most important and most vulnerable assets are our children. At the June 13 Mayor & Council Meeting, Ordinance 1373 required criminal background checks for all adults who are granted unsupervised access to our children was approved. This Ordinance utilizes a process created by State legislation passed in 2000 and enforced by many New Jersey municipalities. Fingerprint screening by the Franklin Lakes Police Department will begin with all Fall volunteers. Information may be found on the Borough website or by calling the Recreation and Parks Department. ID Cards. A friendly climate with responsive customer service is a routine goal in all of our Borough Departments but it will soon take on an atmosphere of added security as we provide IDs for all Borough employees and officials. This is particularly important for residents as they come in contact with employees and Emergency responders outside of Borough facilities. Through our Office of Emergency Management, we have successfully tapped into a County program for stateof-the-art identification at no cost to the Borough. These IDs will be displayed or presented to any resident who requests identification. It is a further step in keeping our Borough secure. Emergency Radio System. The Emergency Radio Project continues to progress. The Committee is making recommendations for the necessary upgrades to the Dispatcher area of Police Headquarters so this space can accommodate the updated and less cumbersome equipment. The proposed system will eliminate incidents of Police radio blackouts, upgrade the Ambulance Corps’ response capability and enhance the Fire Department’s current radio function. The dedicated effort of the Radio Committee headed by Sergeant Jim Schnaidt has been commendable. FEMA Training. Eligibility for Homeland Security grants and compliance with new legislation requires certain Borough employees, officials, school administrators and staff to be certified in specific emergency response training called NIMS (National Incident Response System). As described by its name, this training provides for coordination and understanding in the case of a major event. One of our Police Officers, Denny Knubel, is a certified instructor. The Borough is currently working with the K-8 School District and Officer Knubel to train all necessary personnel. In addition to enhancing preparedness, this is a way we can work cooperatively with our school district to minimize costs to the taxpayer and at the same time strengthen department relationships with our schools. Water Quality. Environmental factors impact our health and safety as readily as traffic. Water quality has been an issue for many United Water customers over the last several months. We have remained in close communication with United Water officials meeting several times to ensure these problems are addressed and the quality of water delivered to residents is without question. If you are a United Water customer it is important that the utility have your contact information. This way you may be reached in a water emergency by their Rapid Alert System. While their hope is that these incidents will no longer occur, an imperfect system prevents you from having the timely information you need. You can contact United Water at 201954-0976 or through their e-mail (simone.reeves@unitedwater.com) to ensure you are properly listed. Environmental Commission. Shortly I will be appointing community volunteers to the Environmental Commission, a Borough organization that has not been operational for more than 20 years. Some of the goals of this commission will be to take inventory of the environmental resources within our Borough, evaluate our waterways and streams and make recommendations to help maintain healthy ecosystems within our Open Space. We look forward to this Commission’s valuable input. Enjoy the rest of your summer as we continue our best efforts for you and our community. As always, I welcome your thoughts and ideas at mayor@franklinlakes.org or 201-891-0048 ext. 1204.

Board of Health Offers Flu Shots The Franklin Lakes Board of Health along with The Valley Hospital Department of Community Health will be offering flu and pneumonia vaccines to residents age 65 and over. Vaccines will be given from 10 a.m. through 12 noon, on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at the Franklin Lakes Recreation Building, located on Vichiconti Way. Registration is required and can be made by calling 201-291-6090. Flu and pneumonia vaccines are covered by traditional Medicare Part B. Recipients must present their card at the time of service. If you have an HMO you may choose to go to your primary care provider or you can pay $25 for a flu vaccination. Pneumonia vaccines will be available for those who have never had a previous pneumonia vaccination. The cost of a vaccine for residents with an HMO is $35. Flu shots are encouraged for those age 65 and over and those with chronic illnesses. If you have any questions, please call the Franklin Lakes Board of Health at 201-891-0048 ext. 1209.

MUNICIPAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY: DIAL 911 Police Department 201-891-3131 201-891-5736 Fire Department Ambulance: 201-891-5151 Please note new extensions for Municipal offices. Borough Hall 201-891-0048 Mayor’s Office ext. 1204 ext. 1201 Administrator Borough Clerk ext. 1200 Board of Health ext. 1209 Construction ext. 1211 Engineering ext. 1219 ext. 1218 Fire Prevention Garbage/Recycling ext. 600 Payables Clerk ext. 1214 ext. 1220 Planning Board Sanitarian ext. 1210 Shade Tree ext. 1221 Tax Assessor ext. 1222 Tax Collector ext. 1216 Violations/Court ext. 1208 ext. 1226 Zoning Office Recreation Office 201-847-8200 Road Department 201-891-4333

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Recycling is picked up on each Wednesday of the month with alternating items being recycled. Recycling should be put out by 6 a.m. or the night before the scheduled pickup. Paper pickups include newspaper, cardboard and magazines. Commingled pickups include tin, glass, aluminum and plastics. Large appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc., will be picked up on the first Wednesday of each month providing you phone the Municipal Building at 201-891-0048 ext. 1200 and advise that you have such an item curbside. Please remember to remove the doors of large appliances for safety reasons. Household furniture and carpeting will now be picked up with your regular garbage.

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he Borough is also collecting household batteries for recycling. They must be brought to one of the three drop-off sites. One site is at the Southside Fire House on Franklin Lake Road, one site is at the bus station at the Municipal Parking Lot on Bender Court, and the third site is in the lobby of Borough Hall. The types of batteries that can be dropped off are: 1. Non-rechargeable alkaline: common cells (alkaline, zinc and lithium types in D, C, AA, AAA, 9 volt and lantern sizes). 2. Rechargeable alkaline: nickel-cadmium (rechargeable batteries commonly built into rechargeable appliances. Also available in common cell sizes AA, C, D and 9 volt). 3. Button cells (silver oxide, mercuric oxide, lithium, zinc air, and alkaline-manganese). 4. Batteries such as the type found in video camcorders, cordless power tools, cordless and cellular phones.

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Food and Beverage Containers: Glass, aluminum, tin and steel food and beverage containers and plastic soda, milk, water and detergent bottles may be mixed together and should be placed at the curb in a rigid, reusable container such as a crate, bucket or garbage can no more than 50 pounds in weight or 20 gallons in size. Please do not use bags. If you do not use the proper container, it will not be collected. Newspapers and magazines: Newspapers, magazines, corrugated cardboard (flattened and tied with twine), catalogs, telephone books, and junk mail should be placed in paper grocery bags or tied in small bundles and should weigh no more than 30 pounds or be stacked no higher than one foot. Please flatten corrugated cardboard boxes and bundle separately. A word about plastic: Only plastic soda, water, milk and detergent bottles will be accepted. Do not include plastic containers such as cooking oil bottles, margarine or yogurt tubs, meat trays, anti-freeze jugs or motor oil bottles with your recyclables. Please Rinse: Rinse your food and beverage containers. Remove lids and caps. There is no need to remove labels. Flatten your plastic containers to save space. Plastic bags are a “No, No”: Plastic bags are not acceptable containers for your recyclables and should not be used for food and beverage containers or newspapers. Materials not properly prepared cannot be collected.

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Summer 2007

A Message from the Mayor

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ummer in Franklin Lakes is filled with the bucolic sounds that remind us of why we make the Borough our home. With a proud lineage, Franklin Lakes will officially mark its 85th Anniversary at this year’s Town Fair on September 29. In Franklin Lakes: Its History and Heritage, Maria Braun tells us that the origin of Franklin Lakes Borough was the result of a controversy that arose over the location for a new schoolhouse. Once part of a township that included Campgaw and what is now Wyckoff, a group of citizens under the leadership of William V. Pulis initially organized to have the school built closer to home. They soon petitioned Assemblyman Dater to present a bill to the State Assembly establishing a separate Borough. It was successful and subsequently passed by the Senate on February 22, 1922 creating the Borough of Franklin Lakes. That grassroots efforts allowed Franklin Lakes to determine its own unique future and character, rich in history, and firmly dedicated to the quality of life of its residents. Eighty-five years later our impetus is to do the same – maintain the character of Franklin Lakes while protecting and improving our quality of life. We recognize that this is now a much more complicated goal that demands a balance between fiscal accountability and responsibility to our residents. With that in mind, much has been accomplished in the first half of 2007.

Some of the highlights: • Greg Hart is our new Borough Administrator. • John Ciurciu is the first Director of the newly created Recreation & Parks Department. • The 2007 Budget was presented without raising Municipal taxation. • The contract with Franklin Lakes Borough Employees Association was settled. • Two new Police Officers – Donald Wilson and Anthony Nardone, have been appointed to replace retiring Officers Kevin Kosch and Matthew Kern. • Capital Alternatives was hired to pursue grant opportunities including bikeway and hiking trails without cost to the Borough. • Technology upgrades have been enacted throughout Borough Hall. • Formal Recognition was made to Officers Kenny Knubel and Michael McCarthy for a successful life-saving effort while on patrol. • Reverend David LeDuc Day was proclaimed on June 14 for the departing Pastor of the United Methodist Church – we will miss his friendship and dedication to the Borough. • A new Internship Program was created to evaluate our roads and curbs. • Residents Service Request Forms are now available in Borough Hall to ensure response to your issues and concerns. • Customer Service questionnaires were created to hear your feedback.

Mayor Maura De Nicola • Many, many resident volunteers are stepping forward to participate in Mayoral advisory committees. There has also been a concerted effort made to improve the health and safety of our citizens. Traffic Signal Upgrade You may have noticed the County construction on the corners of Old Mill and Summit Avenues at Franklin Avenue. This is an upgrade to the traffic signals in answer to our request for traffic relief. The signals will now have the capability for lead and delayed green light functions, making a left turn onto Franklin Avenue from Summit Avenue safer and more efficient, and reducing the number of collisions and near misses that had become a daily occurrence at this intersection. (continued on page 7)

Town Fair to be Held on September 29th The Borough of Franklin Lakes is holding its annual Town Fair at the Municipal Field behind the Municipal Building on Saturday, September 29, with a rain date of Sunday, September 30. This year the theme will be the celebration of the Borough’s 85th Anniversary. The day is geared toward creating a family-friendly atmosphere while helping to support the Borough’s non-profit organizations. The Fair is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It will begin at 1:00 p.m. and conclude with a beautiful fireworks display at dusk. The day’s activities will include carnival rides and games, lots of food, fun and

activities for everyone. Our volunteer and non-profit organizations are doing their best to make this our best Town Fair yet. Save the date! For further information contact Ruth Gregory in the Municipal Building at 201-891-0048 ext. 1204.