Voytus outlines the town’s response strategy, which includes pursuing funding for major sewer system upgrades. “We’re looking potentially to go to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, the iBank for some funding,” he explains. “We’re looking to probably go out for a larger scale funding source from the state to make the repairs that are necessary, even for just what we have for the residents that are here right now.” COMMUNITY ASSETS, FROM FARMS TO RECREATION “We bought about a $5 million, nine-acre farm and we’re taking that over in August,” Mayor Ghassali announces. “We will be having a townwide celebration there. We’re keeping it as a farm. The October celebration will feature line dancing, hayrides, barbecues, music, tours, and educational classes on gardening and farming techniques. The farm acquisition addresses broader recreational needs in a community where residents consistently 115 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10 MONTVALE, NJ
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