This Day in History: 1909-08-06
Mr. John R. Lee, the contractor on the new trolley line from Paterson to Suffern, has suspended all construction until disputes concerning the right of way are resolved. A number of property owners who made warm promises of support and cooperation in the construction have refused permission for the right of way through their land. There is a suit by the Erie Railroad concerning the crossing of the Bergen shortcut, and another dispute in Ridgewood over whether the line will cross over or under Ridgewood Ave. (Bristow)