This Day in History: 1965-09-30
The proposal that a postal sub-station be established in Fardale was supported by both parties. At a Democratic Party meeting in the Fardale Fire Department annex, Mrs. Janet Herlihy proposed a petition drive. Committeeman James Hackett, also a Democrat, offered to carry any letters and petitions directly to Democratic Senator Harrison A. Williams in Washington, D.C. The Republicans immediately supported the campaign. Committeeman John Brennan went even further to suggest a post office for Fardale. The Republican committeeman promised to write personal letters to New Jersey representatives backing the plan. The proposal was greeted with enthusiasm in Fardale but tempered with some skepticism considering that it was only a month before the Township elections. The situation called for some action since Fardale’s mail might be routed through any of four neighboring post offices before delivery – Ramsey, Allendale, Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes. (Bristow)