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Waldwick council backs $75,000 grant to restore Erie Railroad signal tower
Summary
The borough council voted to endorse a $75,000 Bergen County Historic Preservation Trust Fund grant application to renovate the Erie Railroad Signal Tower, focusing on exterior siding, paint and possible window replacement; council and historical-society volunteers plan limited landscaping and museum-area interpretation.
Waldwick borough officials voted to endorse a $75,000 grant application to rehabilitate the Erie Railroad Signal Tower, aiming to preserve its exterior and improve public access.
At a public hearing, the municipality’s presentation said the grant would fund repair and replacement of rotten siding, complete stripping and repainting of the tower’s exterior and, if feasible, replacement of windows. The project team also plans minor landscaping and informational displays to connect the tower to the local museum experience.
Mayor Gordano introduced the hearing and said council members met with Andrea Mashredda of the historical society during planning. The council adopted Resolution 2025-118 to endorse submission of the borough’s Bergen County Historic Preservation Trust Fund application. The motion was made by Michelle and seconded by Joe; the clerk recorded a roll-call vote with all voting members recorded as “yes.”
Why it matters: The tower is a local historic asset the borough and historical volunteers want to stabilize and interpret for visitors. The grant, if awarded, would cover primarily exterior preservation work and allow the site to be presented alongside the borough museum.
Next steps: The grant application will be submitted to Bergen County as authorized by the resolution; if the county awards funding, the borough will follow procurement and historic-preservation standards before work begins.
Quotes from the meeting: Mayor Gordano said the application "is going to be something of the history of Waldwick," noting town volunteers had worked on the museum and that the signal tower project would complement that effort.
Provenance: Topic introduction (SEG 044–056): "we are planning to submit a grant application in the amount of $75,000 um to rehab and and renovate the Eerie Railroad Signal Tower." Topic finish (SEG 076–082): public comments closed with no objections.
