This Day in History: 1955-08-26
The state of New Jersey acceded the request of Mayor Alexander Eichorn of Ramsey to erect barriers across the openings in the island on Route 17 between Lake Street and the traffic circle. In an action described as “colossal crust” by State officials, Ramsey police had cut off the island on their own after a fatal accident involving the use of one of those openings. The State Attorney General had ordered the barriers down, but after attending the Council Meeting on the 23rd the State Highway Department allowed them to go up again. Airmount Road was not to be cut off, but no left turn signs would be erected at that crossing. (Bristow)