WEST MILFORD A draw-down of Greenwood Lake, as requested by the Greenwood Lake Commission in accordance with the Water Level Management Plan, will begin on October 2, 2006. While largely done to allow for maximum weed exposure during periods of freezing, it is an opportunity for lake front residents and businesses to make repairs and reconstructions to existing bulkheads, docks and pilings, as well as limited removal of sediments and relocation of rocks. On Monday, July 10 representatives of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Use Regulation will be available to answer any questions associated with the permitting process required to perform such activities during the draw-down period. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. in the town hall meeting room located at 1480 Union Valley Road. A gradual draw-down is proposed for the first ten days and it is suggested that all boats and docks be removed at this time. The maximum depth of drawdown is set at five feet below the spillway elevation. The lake refilling process is scheduled to begin in late February 2006. Application requirements for a permit for residential lake front property owners include the submission of photos of proposed project locations, detailed work descriptions, certified notifications of adjacent property owners, a copy of the appropriate local tax map, as well as the application fee. Commercial property owners are required to submit separate statewide general permit applications. For more information, call 973-728-2795.