Mahwah, NJ

Why Mahwah residents are still opposed to Pilot's proposed expansion of the truck stop on Rt. 17:

Pilot's current application (their third) is really no different than the first application in its effects on the community. It is still a truck stop where trucks fuel, rest and park. Increased traffic means increased potential danger to drivers, students and residents and our environment. The Bergen County Appellate Court upheld Mahwah's denial of Pilot's first application and cited "there would be a substantial detriment to the surrounding properties and to the general public as a result of the increase in traffic, congestion, noise and safety, as well as the potential for water and air pollution. Therefore, the Court adopts the Board's determination that the proposed use is incompatible with the area and not suitable for the subject site."

Pilot also plans to build a large Convenience Store which will be only be steps away from our schools and especially the High School. Students will be enticed to go there and can mingle with truck drivers.

Although Mahwah has an ordinance that requires a distance of at least 500 ft. between gas stations and schools and most other towns have similar laws, some Mahwah officials do not seem to understand the concern we have for unnecessarily exposing our children to increased traffic, environmental problems, safety issues and the potential for disastrous accidents.

The Zoning Board can and should deny Pilot's application based on the existing ordinance as the Pilot site is 50 ft. from school grounds. If the Zoning Board approves Pilot's proposed expansion, truck and car traffic will intensify and risk of accidents will increase.

We need your help to let the Zoning Board know that we want them to uphold the existing law that prohibits gas stations from being within 500 ft. of a school and not allow Pilot to expand the site.

Please join us at the Mahwah Zoning Board hearing Wednesday March 4^th at 8pm at Town Hall. Traffic numbers will be discussed at this hearing.You can also pass this email to your friends and/or e-mail the mayor to let him know you are against the expansion:

Richard Martel rmartel@mahwahtwp.org

Thank You for Your Support --- Parents for Safety

parentsforsafety@gmail.com

This beautiful brick building was once the home to the Newark Catholic Archdocese and Seton Hall Seminary features 92 condominium units set in the heart of the private enclave of Rio Vista Mahwah.

The building is divided into 5 sections also known as towers and is aptly named Walsh Hall after the late Archbishop Thomas J. Walsh (1928-52), who spearheaded the expansion of Seton Hall's seminary campus to the former Darlington Estate between 1933-37. The Seminary remained active until 1982 when the Mahwah over 440 acre campus was sold to Darlington Associates.

After a total renovation, Walsh Hall is one of the premier luxury buildings in Bergen County. The building features: 5 elevators, 276 parking spaces plus 64 covered deeded spaces, Clubhouse&Recreation center, fabulous party room, lounge and game rooms, tennis, bocce and basketball courts are all available for residents. The residents also have use of the Rio Vista outdoor pool, weight room, aerobics center and weight room.

Restored Fountain in front of Walsh Hall.

The homes range from a studio-like apartments to 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. All are luxuriously appointed with commercial appliances, granite kitchens and marble baths. The views of the Rio Vista community and surrounding mountainside are outstanding.

WALSH HALL AMENITIES INCLUDE:

1. Private Gym and Weight Facility are available for Residents of Walsh Hall.
2. Membership in the Rio Vista Pool and Tennis facility.
3. Community play areas for children as well as basketball and handball courts.
4. Luxury Home appointments including granite counters, custom cabinets and hardwood floors.
5. Secure Building with elevators.
6. Active Home Owners Association facilitates terrific social opportunities.
7. Plenty of storage. Laundry areas in the units.
8. On site parking.

***A Condo is currently available in Walsh Hall located in Tower 5.***

I currently have access to a one bedroom home in Walsh Hall --- for rent--- with a view of the fountain from the bedroom. All amenities are included for the new resident of this gorgeous home.

I have access to others --- for sale as well.

***Contact me for more info. ***

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Copyright - Pamela Stetson 2009, www.PamelaStetson.com .

Save the Date

Wednesday

March 11, 2009

The Mahwah Schools Foundation

Board of Trustees

presents

The 10^th Annual Trustee Dinner

Black & White Starry Night

Dinner * Dancing * Raffle Prizes

to be held at

Seasons

Washington Township, New Jersey

6:30 ~ 11:30

Invitations to follow ...

Dear Mahwah Parents, Guardians & Friends:

One of our big fundraising events, the Annual Trustee Dinner, is rapidly approaching! Details for this event can be found on the reverse side of this flyer. We hope you will plan to attend as each year has seen our numbers grow and it's a wonderful evening together showing support for our schools!

Over the past several years, Mahwah Schools Foundation events have been successful due to the generosity and support of parents, friends and local businesses, who support what we do for the benefit of the Mahwah school children. In order to make this year's event a greater success than in previous years, we need and sincerely appreciate your help.

Please consider making a donation to our Silent Auction or our baskets raffles.

CONTACT : Pamela Stetson

CupaT@aol.com

I will help get you to the right person --- or help you coordinate your donation.

**if you have a basket, donation or if you would like to sponsor this event.**

Please use your imagination; contribute items you would like to bid on & win.. You can also pool your resources with other families and friends to create a unique donation of goods or services.

WISH LIST ITEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Vacation Home or Timeshare (Beach/Mountain/Islands)

General Admission Tickets or Box Seats for Sport Events

Celebrity Memorabilia (Signed Scripts/Signed Posters/Apparel)

Golf/Tennis or other sport lesson with a professional or at a club

Tickets for Plays/Movie Premiers/TV Shows/Awards Ceremonies/Concerts

Personal & Home Electronic Devices (Ipods/Laptops/Computers/Televisions/DVD-CD Players)

Volunteers are needed and welcome for this event

Thank you in advance for helping to make this another successful MSF event. We look forward to seeing you at the 10^th Annual Trustee Dinner.

Sincerely,

The Black & White Starry Night 2009 Committee

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL TO CUT DARE, JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PROGRAMS

Budget cuts being considered by the Mayor and Township Council will cut 3 police officers, eliminating the staffing available for DARE, Junior Police Academy and Youth Leadership Academy. Police support for the Kid Care Identification Program and Red Ribbon Safety Week will also be lost.

Over 6,000 police hours annually will be cut, forcing the police department to eliminate its instructional support for these three community programs which combined in 2008 to reach roughly 1,000 students. This is Mahwah's largest community outreach program, and the only effort focused on developing decision-making skills in the face of peer pressure related to drugs, alcohol, bullying as well as gang recruitment and cyber safety. More information about these programs can be found at www.mmasite.org.

Urgent Requested Action

The next town council meeting is January 22, 2009 at 8pm at the Municipal Building. The MMA is urging concerned parents, community leaders and others to contact Mayor Richard Martel at rmartel@mahwahtwp.org to demand continued use of police resources for these programs.

The MMA also encourages its supporters to contact council members directly by telephone and by fax. Contact information is provided at the end of this email.

Critical Communications Points

· Only DARE, Junior Police Academy and Youth Leadership Academy create personal bonds between children and police. These bonds help kids see the police as a resource and help the police learn about threats to our children. Without these connections, an important community link will be lost.

· Prior cuts sacrificed the Student Resource Officer.

· DARE is a critical educational program; without DARE there is no police-led curriculum for drug and alcohol education in our schools. Currently, DARE is taught at the 5th, 7th and 10th grade levels. For 5th graders, DARE is a crucial learning experience before entering middle school. A highlight of the 5th grade experience is the DARE culmination ceremony which draws several hundred attendees.

· Junior Police Academy is a highly popular summer program that engages 6th grade children in an intensive 2 week program simulating officer training. A high impact part of the program simulates the dangerous experience of driving under the influence of alcohol.

· Youth Leadership Academy is a growing program inspired by the success of DARE and the Junior Police Academy. Offered to grade 7 students it continues the leadership and decision-making instruction.

· Police staffing will be reduced to 1997 levels, when the town population was significantly smaller than our present size of roughly 25,000. A smaller force means fewer opportunities to combat crime and slower emergency response times.

The Mahwah Municipal Alliance will keep you posted with new developments. We urge you to use this email to register your concern with both Mayor Martel as well as the town council.

Thank you for your support.


Mahwah Township Council

Name Address Phone
H. Lisa DiGiulio
Councilmember Tel: 201-934-8313
Fax: 201-529-5740
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John F. Roth
Councilmember Tel: 201-529-9358
Fax: 201-529-5740
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Samuel A. Alderisio
Councilmember Tel: 201-529-5757 ext. 230
Fax: 201-529-5740
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John DaPuzzo
Council President Tel: 201-787-3244
Fax: 201-529-5740
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Robert G. Hermansen
Council Vice President Tel: 201-847-1847
Fax: 201-529-5740
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Allan R. Kidd
Councilmember Tel: 201-818-8888
Fax: 201-529-5740
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Roy B. Larson
Councilmember Tel: 201-891-0160
Fax: 201-529-5740

Mahwah is the home to many condo and townhome communities. Each has their own special charm and signature style that also offer residents a range of price points as well. Each community features a variety of floorplans and their locations offer access to many of the town's fabulous amenities.

These homes are terrific options for first time homebuyers, move-up buyers and even retirees.

For more information or to see selection of Mahwah's condo's or townhomes --- give me a call or email me at CupaT@aol.com . I am happy to take you on a guided tour. There is a style and price point to meet any buyer's need. I can put together a selection of homes for sale.

Apple Ridge Taylor Management Co. 201-934-6677 Birchwood Hills Wilkin Management Group 201-560-0900 Brookside Manor Wilkin Management Group 201-560-0900 Chapel Green Community Management Corp. 973-773-6262 Darlington Ridge Community Management Corp. 201-327-3665 www.darlingtonridge.com Darlington Village Wilkin Management Group 201-560-0900 Franklin Crossing Wilkin Management Group 201-560-0900 Franklin Heights Wilkin Management Group 201-560-0900 Indian Field of Mahwah Assoc. Christine Kulik 201-529-1551 Indian Hollow Wilkin Management Group 201-560-0900 Indian Ridge MJF Management LLC Matthew J. Fisher 973-239-1771 Paddington Square Wentworth Property Mgmt. 201-529-4475 Pond Meadows Arthur Edwards, Inc. 201-772-9600 Ramapo Brae Gilsenan & Co. Property Management Group 201-445-1600 Ramapo Ridge- Phase I Wilkin Mgmt. Grp. 201-560-0900 Ramapo Ridge- Phase II Wilkin Mgmt. Grp. 201-560-0900 Ramapo Ridge - Phase III Wilkin Mgmt. Grp. 201-560-0900 Ramapo Ridge- Recreation Henry Haake 201-529-1912 Ridge Gardens Young and Associates 201-939-8200 Society Hill at Kilmer Woods- Village I Arthur Edwards, Inc. 201-772-9600 Society Hill at Kilmer Woods- Village II Wentworth Property Mgmt. 201-818-1755