Aldene Plan Moves Forward Amid Hillside Rail Push
The Aldene Plan begins Sunday April 30 and will bring about 70 trains daily through Hillside. Local leaders promise a station, backed by state officials, but bill progress stalls and the state cites limited capacity for new stations. Mayor Carmen Ferrigno and Commissioner Monroe Ackerman push for action while Republicans rally support.
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Hillside
Carmen Ferrigno
Monroe Ackerman
State Department of Transportation
Arnold Witte
John Beattie
Assembly
Francis X. McDermott
State Commissioner of Transportation
Ackerman
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New Jersey State Highway Department
New Jersey Central Railroad
Margaret-Ann Phillips
Witte launches campaign attack on Hillside Township leadership
Republican candidate Witte opens campaign barrage targeting the all Democratic Township Committee. He cites Aldene Plan controversy and a proposed Hillside railroad station, noting limited local action and a failed push for federal Mass Transportation Act appeal.
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Witte
Hillside
New Jersey Commission of Transportation
Hillside Republican Party
Francis X. McDermott
New Jersey
Township Committee
Primary candidacy to oppose Ram in Hillside Sept primary
Henry Goldhor officially announced his bid for the Hillside Township Committee in the Democratic primary set for September 12. He will face Joseph L. Ram, who was endorsed by the Hillside Democratic Club after a large voter meeting.
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Henry Goldher
Hillside Township
Joseph L. Ram
Hillside Democratic Club
Ment
Goldhor
Ram
Democraatic Party
Hillside Week Disturbances and Thefts Reported in Newark
Henry Ross released on five hundred dollars bail after drunken driving arrest at Maple Ave and Clark St. Sylvia Kagan reports second floor window entry and missing badge and cash. Katherine Hector injured by falling soda bottle at Shop Rite 1303 N Broad St. taken to St Elizabeth Hospital. Dr G W Pifercia reports stolen bicycle 26 inches valued at 43.50. Anna Mast reports weekend home entry via jimmied back door. no items confirmed stolen.
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Henry Ross
Wickliffe St
Newark
Louis Devin
Ross
Raymond Protzmann
Lawrence Lacara
Maple Ave
Clark St
Lawrence Stern
Sylvia Kagan
Gateway
Katherine Hector
Perth Amboy
Shop-Rite
N. Broad St
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Elizabeth
G. W. Pifercia
Westminster Ave
Ae Pay
Hillside Democratic primary sparks intra party clash
Henry Goldhor announces candidacy to challenge Joseph L. Ram in a heated Hillside Democratic primary. Ram, a former Republican, backs the party's existing endorsement while Goldhor leads a dissent faction seeking more qualified members. The September vote shapes the race against Republican Arnold Witte in November.
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Henry Goldhor
Joseph L. Ram
Arnold Witte
Goldhor
Democratic
Hillside
Ram
Candy Adete
Witte
Lionel To Leave Town
Lionel Corp plans to close its Hillside plant on Hoffman Place after years of losses. The site employs 93 workers now, with up to 1100 seasonal staff previously. The company plans to dispose of land, buildings, and machinery though production stoppage timing is unclear.
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Lionel Corp
Hoffman Place
Bryington
Residents Urged To Get Applications Now
Pool Commission Chairman Joseph Ram and Mayor Carmen Ferrigno urged residents to submit applications early for pool memberships. After a recent inspection they said facilities are in excellent condition and the pool will be cleaned and repainted in May ahead of a June 24 opening.
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Pool Commission
Joseph Ram
Carmen Ferrigno
Monaco
Ginelli
Ram
Break In Nets 700 in Cash at Franklin Auto Body
William Toffey reports $700 in cash and $100 in checks stolen from Franklin Auto Body at 1222 N Broad St between 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Monday. Entry by forcing a door, money and checks kept in a metal box.
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William Toffey
Richard
Junior Olympic Trials At Hillside Saturday
Local Junior Olympics Track and Field Trials set for 1 30 p m at the High School Field. Sponsored by the Hillside Recreation and Physical Education Departments to promote fitness and Olympic development. Entries open at schools and the municipal office.
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Recreation Department
Physical Education Department
Hillside Board of Education
Township Sets Hearing on Three Ordinances May 2
Public hearing will be held Tuesday May 2 on three first readings. A high velocity sewer cleaner and truck for the public works department costs 18000 with 900 down and the rest financed by bond anticipation notes. The second amends the amusement game ordinance to regulate bowling alley and pool room hours. The third concerns inspection of one family residences in Hillside. Council member Menza opposed the measures citing potential rights invasion.
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Public Works Department
Hillside
Alex Menza
Tax Office Open For May 1 Evening Tax Pickup
The Tax Office will be open Monday night May 1 from 7 to 8 to assist taxpayers paying second quarter 1967 taxes due on or before May 1, 1967.
Dog Seeks Loving Home for Two-Year-Old Shep-Boxer Mix
Mrs. Betty Goodman of 1571 Leslie Sr. seeks a new owner for her two year old shepherd and boxer mix dog. She calls the pet very good and wants to give her away to ensure the dog finds a loving, caring home rather than a sale.
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Wee Welle
Betty Goodman
Leslie Sr
Truck Strikes Overpass After Height Misjudgment
David K. Garrett 46 of Newark struck the Hilldale overpass on Route 22 with a 14 foot high truck. He admitted seeing the height sign but misjudged his load. The bridge, a repeated accident site, features a new state highway department clearance notice.
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David K. Garret
Newark
Garrett
Hilldale
Route 22
Edward S. Sachon
State Department of Transportation
State Highway Department
Pool Cue Stolen From Parked Car
Leo Graubert of 333 Winans Ave reported a theft after finding his cue stick missing from his car. The vehicle was parked at his home from 1:30 p.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday. the cue, valued at 125 dollars, had a pearl and black handle.
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Leo Graubert
Winans Ave
Salem Ave and Wilder St to Get Street Improvement
The Hillside Township Committee authorized Engineer Armand Florietti to proceed with rebuilding Salem Avenue and Wilder Street under state aid for street improvements. A $37,000 state grant supports the project, which targets only qualifying roads as restrictions limit repaving. A union county mayoral conference will seek to ease state funding rules.
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Salem Ave
Wil= der St
Armand A. Florietti
Hillside
Wilder St
Ackerman
Ferrigno
Union County
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