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Waldwick Community Alliance recognized for restoring historic railroad station
Summary
The Waldwick Community Alliance presented its work restoring the historic railroad station, noted county recognition for restoration, and invited volunteers to help with museum and community events.
Representatives of the Waldwick Community Alliance described the nonprofit’s work to restore the town’s historic railroad station and invited residents to participate in museum and volunteer activities.
The presenter said the alliance formed in 2005 to beautify downtown and restore the railroad station, that the Bergen County Historic and Cultural Affairs Office recognized WCA in 2016 for historic restoration, and that the station houses a local history museum with exhibits on immigration, trains and regional transportation. The presenter invited members of local fire, police and ambulance organizations to accept commemorative history boards with QR codes linking to organization websites and volunteer information.
Council members and officials took photos and applauded. The presenter encouraged residents to participate in future exhibits and community events hosted by the museum.
