But it seems there’s always something happening with the different cultures in town.” LOOKING TO THE FUTURE As Montvale continues to experience growth, there is an ongoing effort to preserve the quaint character of the community, while embracing new opportunities. This is evident in the plans for the DiPiero farm, recently purchased by the borough. “We will keep a portion of it as a farm,” details Ghassali. “We are looking to make it a pick-your-own strawberry farm and we’ll take one acre for a community garden, where we’ll be offering four by eight plots to the residents, and we’ll offer a greenhouse to the high school for botany classes and experiments.” This project, funded entirely by taxpayers, is set to commence next year, with several farmers already showing interest. With its ideal location, unique amenities, and tightknit community spirit, Montvale continues to position itself as a desirable place to call home. Accelerating success. 877 627 3772 | colliersengineering.com Customized Solutions All your project needs under one roof. Engineers • Architects • Planners • Surveyors • Inspectors • Interior Designers Landscape Architects • Environmental Scientists • Project Managers 178 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 09
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