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Jim Lachland named Waldwick 2025 Citizen of the Year for accessibility advocacy
Waldwick Borough Council · January 28, 2026
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Mayor Gerardano presented the 2025 Citizen of the Year award to Jim Lachland for his work with local officials and agencies to improve accessibility — from ADA buttons and playground design to attention to the rail station — and for founding a local advocacy group in 2018.
WALDWICK — The Borough Council honored Jim Lachland as Waldwick's 2025 Citizen of the Year, recognizing his work over decades to improve accessibility and inclusion in the borough.
Mayor Gerardano recounted Lachland's life — including his move to…
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