Open government hailed as key three month goal
Mayor Vincent Baldassano credited open government with boosting public participation during his first three months in Hillside. He highlighted public caucuses, a planned township consumer protection committee, and a Bicentennial celebration as major initiatives involving Democrats Harold Wovsaniker and Dr. Fred Carracino. He also noted plans to hire civilians for police dispatch, pursue flood and crime prevention projects, and expand black and neighborhood associations while seeking budget readiness.
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Vincent Baldassano
Baldassano
Harold Wovsaniker
Fred Carracino
Hillside Times
William Paterson
Conant Estates
Baldassana
Lasson
Hlaison
Worsanther
Carracino
Hillside
Community Calendar Highlights April 17–30
Local groups list events from April 17 to 30 including church meetings Lions Club Elks and Knights of Columbus activities theatre productions at Firehouse Maple Ave and Oakland Terrace film screenings at Hutchinson Hall and Little Theatre jazz concerts and lectures all free unless indicated contact Office of Community Services for details.
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Old Guard
Presbyterian Church
Lions Club
College Inn
Elks
Sinai
Knights of Columbus Ladies
Firehouse Theater
Maple Ave
Oakland Terrace
Hillside Ave
Sigma Lambda Phi
Liberty and Bloy
Hillside signs tentative pact over nightclub conflicts
Hillside and Blue Ribbon Inn reach a tentative agreement addressing noise and crowded parking as residents complain. A next week meeting will seek a resolution while Mayor Baldassano backs an amicable retirement for former health officer Dotto. Park commission allows a flood dike on park land and Volturo is reappointed for a month.
Settlement reached on Blue Ribbon Inn dispute
Township and Blue Ribbon Inn officials report a tentative settlement addressing noise parking and crowd issues near Hollywood Avenue tavern. A midnight to 4 am parking ban will be a major provision while authorities pursue further terms. The mayor and commissioners defend their actions against corruption accusations and promise a public announcement in coming weeks.
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Blue Ribbon Inn
Hollywood Avenue Tavern
Blue Ribbon
Vincent Baldassano
Baldassano
J. Arnold Witte
Manuel Cantor
Health officer dismissed but still at his desk
Charles Dotto, dismissed as township health officer, remains at work while seeking an amicable solution. Mayor Baldassano schedules a meeting with Dotto, his attorney, Board of Health Chair June Fischer, and the township attorney to resolve the dispute before contract expiration.
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Charles Dotto
Vincent Baldassano
Dotto
Board of Health
June Fischer
Alex Menza
Baldassano
Wealth Department
Mr. Dotto
Fischer
That Championship Season opens at Hillside Firehouse
Ja son Miller drama That Championship Season opens Friday at Hillside Firehouse Theatre for a two weekend run. Andreola Jr and Irving Clark star as Phil Romano and Coach with a strong cast. Mature audiences only as the play explores the cost of past glory and male identity.
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Jason Miller
Hillside Firehouse Theatre
Hillside Community Players
Playhouse
Maple Avenue
Oakland Terrace
Charles Prilop
Andreola
Lar
Arthur Miller
Pennsylvania
Miller
Roosevelt
McCarthy
Walter & Corris Jr
Charles Afflito
Frank J. Andreola Jr
Irving Clark
Edward Faver
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Conant St
Conant
North Ave
Fred Kino
Armand Florlett
Building Department
Taice
Black Christian Alliance
Emanuel Baptist
Senior Citizens
Elke
Presbyterian Womens Circle
B'nai B'rith
Shomrei Torah
Board of Education
Virginia St
Asthmatic League of National Asthma Center
YMHA
Green Lane
Union
Overeaters Anonymous
Creative Arts
Rotary
Shomrei Torah Sisterhood
Camera Club
Walter O. Krumbiegel
Lodge
F&am
North Broad St
Kean College
Morris Ave
Townsend
Harrison Salisbury
James Stubblebine
Don Is Dead
Little Theatre
Downs Hall
Morris Nathan Little Theatre
George Benson
Office of Community Services
Union County Park Commission
Vee
Frank Volturo
Woodruff Ave
Cantor
Witte
Vacula
Pennsylvania Ave
Suburban Air Pollution Council
Precision Lighting Company
Firehouse
Clark
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