This Day in History: 1941-12-18

The Defense Council met with the TWP. Board. They suggested , that a cyclone fence be built around the Mahwah Water Company and a 24 hour guard mounted to prevent sabotage. The TWP. Committee siting the expense involved, decided to defer a decision until after talking with Albert Winter, the owner of the Water Company and his Engineer Harry Breen Jr.. A Defense manpower budget of $1600.00 was voted. Subsequently the Committee, including Committee-Elect Richard L. Keith toured the site and decided that no 24 hour watch should be set up at that time.(Bristow)