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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
Knight’s Bicycle Shop (est. 1962)
40 Kavrik Street, Little Ferry, NJ (201) 641 – 4642
Knight’s was started by my mother, Florence Muth in 1962 and was called
simply, “Knight’s“. If you grew up in Little Ferry or Moonachie, my
guess is you knew her very well. Mom started selling general
merchandise, such as: toys, games, jewelry, clothing, fishing equipment,
candy, soda and was not limited to model cars and boats, kites, paint,
and whatever else was interesting to kids. Chances are, if you were a
kid in Little Ferry you knew Knight’s. Some people came in just for a
good chat. Florence was always eager to lend an ear or advice. She was
also known for her “no-nonsense” in my store demeanor which was well
accepted by young and old alike. If you knew her, you respected her and
she returned that respect.
Knight’s always sold tubes, tires, pedals, and other bike accessories
from the start. Mom knew nothing about repairing bicycles, but when she
saw the heartbroken look on those little faces because of a flat tire or
brakes that wouldn’t work, she learned quickly. It wasn’t until 1980’s
that we became Knight’s Bike Shop, now it’s my father and I doing
repairs.
Today whether a built tough mountain bike, precision road bike, or race
worthy cross bike, our 35 years of experience will have you back on your
bicycling adventures in no time. We provide a full line of quality parts
and accessories for even the most dedicated cycling enthusiast. Our
knowledge and enthusiasm replaces your flat tire, failed brakes, broken
gears or even more complex repairs while respecting your budget. Whether
just starting out or an experienced cyclist we can help match the best
type and brand of bicycle for you.
Mom would be happy to see how whether young or old we remain dedicated
to our customer’s. A commitment we find both rewarding and challenging.
Our success in part is due to the quality of products and services we
sell but much more importantly is the customer relationships maintained
over the years, and for that my father and I “thank you”.
Sandie Muth
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WHAT ABOUT LIQUID WASTE?
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from an online BCUA Utility report…
“HOST COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT:
N.J.S.A. 13:1E-28.1 requires that a municipality within which a transfer
station is located pursuant to an adopted and approved district solid
waste management plan shall be entitled to an annual economic
benefit not less than the equivalent of $0.50 per ton of all solid waste
accepted at the transfer station.”
While “Host fees” for Little Ferry may
not be practical, annual BCUA budgeted dollars that 100% offset
proportional municipal police and fire service expenses, would help
alleviate tax burdens seen by local business. Yearly monetary
“gifts” are VERY much appreciated but impossible to use in tight
municipal expense planning. Sound minds should sit with our good
BCUA neighbors and agree on a better course.
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