O35 March 9 2006 Letter from Essex Fells Borough Administrator to the WO Township

BOROUGH OF ESSEX FELLS P.O. BOX 38 ESSEX FELLS, NEW JERSEY 07021 29 (973) 226-3400 FAX (973) 228-4439 O March 9, 2006 Mr. John K. Sayers Business Administrator ‘Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Dear Mr. Sayers: it has been reported that at the March 8, 2006 Plznning Board Hearing for the Highlands development, the board discussed the possibility of re-opening Oval Road into Fssex Fells. Please be advised that the Borough of Essex Fells is steadfast in its resolve that Oval Road will not be re-opened. I cannot emphasize this strongly enough. Both the Township of West Orange and Borough of Essex Fells passed and recorded respective ordinances vacating the portion of Oval Road between the two municipalities, allowing an easement for emergency access. That action permanently removed the ability of the municipalities to; again, use that area for a municipal road. The Borough of Essex Fells will not take any action to re-open the portion of Oval Road that was vacated and wil} vehemently oppose any effort to do so. Tam available to discuss this issue or meet with any West Orange representatives should you feel the need to do so. Please do not hesitate to contact me. As always, we look to work with our municipal neighbors, but opening Oval Road is simply not an option. cc: Mayor & Council Martin F. Murphy, Borough Attorney

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