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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1975
Page
1
Dr. Burton Bergman a Republican on the Hill Side Township Committee questions the 1975 budget citing figures shown by the township treasurer. He argues to cut police, secretaries overtime and add a new officer while stressing actual 1974 spend was below budget. Continued on Page
The Hillside Times reports that the Board of Health plans to fire Township Health Officer Charles Dotto. A special meeting was held last night with most members expected to vote for dismissal, while President June Fischer declined to comment. Dotto serves only part time.
George Hintenberger of Prospect Street pleads for two U.S. divisions to secure Saigon and evacuate American dependents, citing his wife Ninh and son Freddy unable to obtain exit visas. He urges rapid $300 million aid and notes South Vietnamese discontent after treaty breaches. He represents Willis and Paul Inc while maintaining Hillside as home base.
Mayor Baldassano announces the municipal tax rate will be 2.90 per 100 in the 1975 levy. County and school levies are adjusted after lower assessments, with a total tax levy of 9,943,627.83 and a $70,000 cut in the Board of Education budget following election defeat.
Hillside Historical Society members plan a Sunday May 18 walk starting at Salem Dam to view Conant Street sites as part of National Historic Preservation Week. Public participation begins at 3 p.m. and other walks may follow due to many stops.
Belleview Terrace residents form the Belleview Terrace Block Association to address lighting, paving, stray dogs and crime. Led by Lucius Williams and Arthur Childs, the group built community ties, expanded patrols, and seeks expansion to nearby streets. The association coordinates with local officials and holds general meetings at the Community Center.
Hillside adopts a realistic 1975 tax rate of 2.90 per 100 valuation after new assessments. The township plans a permanent senior bus, likely ready by summer. Health officer Charles Dotto faces dismissal effort as board seeks action. A school election recount confirms results as Hillside High opens baseball vs Pingry.
Listings overview including police blotter public opinion pieces and society notes across sections labeled 8 5 5 2. Highlights typical suburban civic items and notices arranged by topic and page.
Fire Chief Carmen Dill rejects charges that he sought a fifth deputy chief as a political payoff. He says five deputies ensure a very efficient operation with four assigned to firehouses and one to his office, while Deputy Pete Ferrigno serves with the chief and acts as chief when Dill is away.
William Taetzsch who lost re election by 13 votes asked for a recount. The March election results stood after a Friday recount in Scotch Plains where voting machines are stored. Taetzsch said he is satisfied the results were accurate, noting no illegal votes were found. he finished fourth with 1 143 votes while Gennaro Messano was third with 1 156 votes.
The Township Committee approved purchasing a 16 passenger mini bus from Francis Chevrolet Irvington for 8500 dollars with 9500 dollars in state funds received for the program. The bus to be operated by summer will serve five days weekly with four days on routes and one day for physically impaired residents and after hours for senior groups.
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