Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-07
GLEN RIDGE PLANS
TO MAKE BOROUGH
MORE BEAUTIFUL
Residents Dine and Hear Report
s. of Landscape Artist in
. School Hall.

s. About 200 well-known residents of
Glen Ridge enjoyed a borough fes-
'tivar' dinner in the assembly room of
the public school at Ridgewood n
Bloomfield avenues, that borough, last
plight. The assemblage was composed
or men and women. Mayor Giles w
Afea5-presided and made a short speech
in which he told of the natural beauties
and advantages of the borough.
John Nolan, landscape architect, made
a report which was illustrated by pic
lures of different scenes thrown upon "A
canvas by Mr.. Nolen.
Mr.. Nolen described the natural
beauty of Glen Ridge and said 1t was
we'll adapted for suburban residence.
lie went into details to show what
changes should be made to better its
appearance. In conclusion he made the
following recommendations:
l. That the plan for the contemplated
Improvement of the station and sur
1oundings of the Lackawanna railroad
include. la the widening of Ridgewood
ayenne at the bridge; (b) adequate
space south of the station for carriages
and other vehicles. with a new approach
from Woodland avenue; (c) the abolish
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avenue, and I'D the widening of Clark
street where 1t passes under the rail-
road.
.. That efforts be made to obtain from
\ Eric railroad the removal of the
grade crossing at Wildwood terrace and
the construction of the Sherman ave-
nue bridge.
9, That the Glen Ridge Centre, at the
nterseetion of R~idgewood and Bloom
led avenues he improved and perfected
by the acquisition of the property at
the northwest corner and it's use for
some public or semi-public purpose
a. That the advantages of building
a. borough hall, a few stores, and per-
haps q small hotel or inn near the
Borough Centre be seriously considered
With a view to action.
i. Thai consideration be given in adj
vance of actual need to a convenient
trolley route to provide service when
necessary north and south through the
borough.
s. That Ridgewood avenue and it's
proposed extension be improved as an
integral part of the proposed twelve
mile Circuit Drive in Montclair and
Glen Ridge.
Z. That the Essex County Park Com
mission be petitioned to locate at once.
and exec,ita 40 roonZas nossihla
ia rk way that will connect the main
7S6rives of Glen Ridge with the county
ark system.
tx8. That the whole method of locating
bublic streets and roads be investi-
Sated for the purpose of protecting the
INTEREST," of all the people of Glen
Ridge and the further improvement of
the borough as a place of residence.
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