Fishing Derby; Memorial Day Closures Announced

For those looking to scratch that fishing itch the township recently announced some news you'll appreciate.  The Wyckoff Environmental Commission is sponsoring its 29^th Annual Fishing Derby for youths 14 and younger.

A catch and release event, it's being requested that participating parties use barbless hooks in an effort to cause the least distress to the fish. A barbless hook is one that does not have downward points (barbs) on the “J” shape of the hook.

According to the township administrators office the derby typically brings out nearly 200 anglers along with their parents or grandparents for a morning of fishing. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m. and the fishing will start at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded in three age categories around 10:15 a.m.  Members of the Environmental Commission will be on hand to measure your catch.

For more information about the Fishing Derby call 201-891-7000 ext. 101 or visit www.wyckoff-nj.com home page.

The township also announced closures for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Wyckoff Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. The municipal offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. The Township Recycling and Conservation Center will also be closed on Monday, May 30 and reopen on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.  The Wyckoff Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 28, Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day.  The Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, at 10:00 a.m.

The theme of the Memorial Day Parade, “REMEMBER OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS”, was also announced .  The parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Church, which is at the intersection of Wyckoff and Russell Avenues. The staging area for parade participants is behind Cornerstone Church.  The parade will proceed from the Cornerstone Church and go down Wyckoff Avenue, turn right onto Main Street, turn right onto Franklin Avenue and left into Town Hall and end at the Ambulance Corps building.  

Refreshments will be provided behind Fire Company #1 courtesy of the Township Committee and the Parade Committee.