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Hawthorne Chevrolet donates $37,000 SUV to Wyckoff Police Department
Friday, April 16, 2010 By Chris Nesi Wyckoff Suburban News of Suburban News.
 Wyckoff - Thanks to a donation from a car dealer, the police department got some shiny new wheels this week.
Wyckoff resident and Hawthorne Chevrolet owner and president Steve Barna donated a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe sport utility vehicle - with an MSRP of $37,280 - to the department. It is fully equipped, with flashing lights, siren and interior equipment conducive to transporting prisoners.
The vehicle was taken by Chevrolet to trade shows around the country, and purchased by Barna specifically to donate to the township.
In a press release, Mayor Rudolf Boonstra said, "In these difficult economic times for municipalities that present tremendous challenges, it's important that we think outside the box to supply the township with essential equipment that is needed with little or no cost to the taxpayers."
Police Chief Benjamin Fox expressed his gratitude to Hawthorne Chevrolet, which straddles Hawthorne and Wyckoff, for its donation, saying it is "much needed" in the department's fleet of vehicles.
Boonstra went on to say he would like to seek partnerships like the one forged between the township and Hwthorne Chevrolet in as many areas as possible.
Barna said April 16 that the donation is "from the heart."
"We like to support the community that supports us," he said.
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