Sprint Hill

As we are all aware by now, the planning board granted Sprint approval to place cellular antennas atop the Fayson Lakes Water Tower on Cliff Trail. This decision was made based on an ordinance, past by the Mayor and Council which designated this area to be used.

I believe that we can learn much by looking at our long history. A mere 150 feet to the south-west of the water tower lies an area which was named by our native Indians. Slocum Barracks. This area, a rocky cliff, overlooks the Boonton Reservoir and the valley below. The Indians, while hunting in our area looked for temporary refuge here because of the intense sunshine and the barrier to north west winds. It was said that on calm days one could keep warm in the winter without wearing outer garments.

Another area which lies a mere 50 feet or so from the tower is a small wooden structure with windows overlooking the area to our south and south west. It has been said that this structure was built as a lookout for our military during World War I to seek out enemy planes.

So goes it and our history continues. I believe we now should name this hill in which these historical areas occupy as Sprint Hill. By naming it Sprint Hill our children's children can asked the question as to why and how it obtained this name? Our forefathers can then tell them that was the day the Fayson Lakes Section of Kinnelon was sold out by it's town fathers.

Let history be a lesson to us all.

A commentary submitted by Gary Moleta twenty year resident of Kinnelon.