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West Caldwell Will Get A New Senior Citizen Bus
The vehicle will be shared with Caldwell and Roseland residents. Local stops will include grocery stores, the mall and Verona Park.
Senior citizens in the Caldwells will have a new ride in October.
During the West Caldwell Town Council meeting on Aug. 4, Councilman Stan Hladik announced that the Essex County Freeholders had awarded the township a Community Block Development Grant that will pay for a new senior bus.
The vehicle will have central air-conditioning and heat, as well as a hydraulic lift for wheelchair accessibility, and will be shared by West Caldwell, Caldwell, and Roseland residents as part of the townships’ shared Senior Citizens Transportation program.
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Local stops will include Willowbrook Mall, Verona Park, the Caldwell Community Center, Jack’s, Shoprite and Stop and Shop.
The senior bus is available to all residents 60 years or older. Residents should call 973-226-5108 to reserve their place on the bus daily.
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