The North Arlington Italian-American Club was recently issued an award plaque by the North Arlington Mayor and Council for the club’s donation of the electronic sign that now rests in front of borough hall on Ridge Road. The programmable electronic signs, which cost about $17,000, allows the borough to update messages tor residents and inform them of borough services.

James Bocchino, the president of the Italian-American organization, said the donation of the sign is the club’s way of giving back to the community. “We are proud not only of our heritage, but of the town we live in and we want to show our gratitude to the borough by providing the town with a modern sign that allows borough officials to communicate with our residents,” said Bocchino.

Councilman Joseph Bianchi said the sign is a welcome addition to the town. “On behalf of the mayor and council I want to thank the club for their generous donation that helps us improve the community at no expense to the taxpayers.

Bocchino said the club is currently preparing to purchase another sign for the town; this one for the health department. The electronic sign will allow the health department to alert residents to health department services. Bianchi said the sign for the health department will be a joint venture between the Italian-American Club and the local Rotary Club.