That really was not an exact quote. The flier was going to be made regardless. The residents have a right to know whats taking place. Alot of the people that i have spoken to, thought this was not an issue anymore. I also said, that we all thought we learned a valuable lesson in communication last time. That obviously is not the case. We have had, on more than one occasion, in the recent weeks, meetings sch. with administration.....only to have them cancelled. The process of awarding a bid, has a time limit. Why is this such a big secret again. Even in this article, administration refuses to comment. So much for transparency.

Marc....Are you going to file a complaint or sue them if the town council decides like every other town in Bergen County to save money and out source? Tell the people the truth Marc, out of over 70 towns in Bergen County only 6 or 7 still collect their own recycling. I know you want to save your friends jobs, but are the other 60 towns wrong?....PS please don't sue me or cry like you did on channel 7 news over just stating a fact about the other towns.

Question: The DPW workers that are handing out these flyers is it on township time?or there own? Would be great if a video appeared of them doing it on township time ( better video camera then the bagel store) Just want to know if my tax dollars are paying for someone trying to keep their job instead of doing their job.

Instead of handing out flyers, I wish they could have picked up section 6. Missed again, due to the extreme snow fall.

Dave, i am open and available to have a civilized conversation with you. The numbers just dont work. I wouldnt mind sitting down with you to go over them....however,stop hiding under a fake name. Be somewhat of a man.

How is Bracciodieta still an employee of this town? Any employee who acts the way he acts, should of been fired a long time ago. He is waisting tax payers money with all of these ridiculous law suits and false charges. If the town fires him they will have the money to keep the recycling program they have. The recycling program is very good in town, compared to other towns. They should be able to keep their jobs, as long as they agree to start helping the residents who visit the yard to drop stuff off, especially the elderly residents.

Dirk Diggler. Nice name as well. lol

Don't forget the inflatable rat. Maybe you can use official Mahwah DPW air compressor to pump it up.

Hands down, it should be run by multiple private companies. Government can't run a business. That is not what governments are for. Not in this country anyway.

Marc
You say you want to sit with David and have a civilized conversation which sounded good but then you go on to tell him “Stop hiding under a fake name be some what of a man.” Seriously you just ruined that olive branch. All I can say is I am starting to agree with Dirk and extra butter on my popcorn please !!!

"Representatives from the DPW Union who say they will be on hand Thursday night to see if privatization is part of the plan, started handing fliers like the one attached to this article around the township this weekend urging residents to attend the meeting."

This is what doesn't make sense, they want to "see if privatization is part of the plan". Then why make a flier that specifically mentions, layoffs, grass bag removal, no more snow plowing., etc? Fear tactics or facts? What is this?

And Marc B., a word to the wise: Being an internet tough guy to people who most likely are paying your salary, pension and health benefits is probably not the best way to boost your already dubious reputation as a civil servant.

I can see it happening now... if we go private, in the next few years we'll be talking about how can we reduce our increasing private recycling costs and improve the lousy service at the same time. I don't even think we should have private garbage collection if it was up to me. Once you start eliminating public sector jobs, there is no turning around and going back. I could see the point if this town were strapped for money, but we constantly accumulate millions in surplus revenue and just bank it. Right now, you could keep the staff AND reduce our taxes by lowering the maximum level of surplus. And lets not forget a new mall, their tax obligation would pay for our current recycling costs beyond what we have now, all by itself. One large taxed entity would pay for recycling for all of us and keep our guys in their jobs. The people don't want this change. I don't see it as a win for the mayor. It'll just create animosity all around if he pushes it.

The Mayor is going to push it because his ego will not allow him to think in a rational manner and no one says no to his majesty without some kind of retaliation in one form or another.

I say we stop bashing one another and do what is best for Mahwah!

BRILLIANT BRILLIANT ANDREW YOUR INTELLIGENCE IS BEYOND COMPREHENSION AND SUCH PROFOUND STATEMENTS " ANY SERVICES YOU LIKE TO HAVE IN TOWN HAVE TO COME OUT OF YOUR TAXES" WERE DO YOU GET IT FROM.