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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1977
Page
5
Thomas L. Moses editor and publisher summary. Published every Thursday at 1443 North Broad St Hillside New Jersey 07205. Subscription rates 6.50 yearly 7.50 outside New Jersey. Second class postage Elisabeth New Jersey. Deadline for press releases and letters 5 p.m. Friday. Publication number 245780.
Our Opinion argues the Maple Avenue liquor license transfer is a complex issue. It notes initial opposition to moving the license from Liberty Avenue and calls for a substantive discussion with William Klapprath to assess his plan for a community oriented business and potential benefits for the Maple Avenue shopping district.
The writer praises Roger Pasquier and Roger Tory Peterson for a readable field of bird study. The text highlights how bird watching goes beyond identification to observing evolution, behavior, and family life through practical examples and engaging explanations.
Elizabeth Kiwanis Club led the Garden at the Arch project with City Public Works support from Frank Cyron providing soil and guidance. The Citizen's League awards a beautification program exists, but the project is described as Kiwanis driven. The note ends by mentioning the 1863 patent of linoleum by Frederick Walton.
A Hillside Ambulance Squad milestone marks 25 years of community service. A letter from a grateful resident thanks the team for quick responses and ongoing support, urging donations to maintain their high efficiency.
The paper says letters must stay brief with a 250 word maximum and may be edited for length. It will not publish any letter that defames racial ethnic or religious groups.
On August 1 1977 Judge Henry Goldhor imposed fines of 75 dollars each on Willie L Edwards of Bailey Ave for weapon possession and assault and battery. Alfred J Turello of Frelinghuysen Ave Newark was found guilty of shoplifting at Shop Rite Route 22 with a 15 dollar fine. Maurice J Bridgett of Leslie Sr Newark arraigned on forged check and three counts of possession of stolen property. He waives probable cause and is held in Union County Jail awaiting Grand Jury action. William Hollis of Elm St Orange fined 40 dollars speeding and 10 dollars contempt for toll nonpayment at Union Plaza Garden State Parkway. Idelfonso Nieves of Madison Ave Elizabeth fined 75 dollars for malicious damage.
The Hillside Ambulance Squad requests donations to cover 1977 needs including new equipment repairs and maintenance. In 1976 it answered 1 298 calls across medical emergencies accidents and transport. A donor card from Metropolitan Life Insurance accompanies the appeal.
Community members oppose the transfer of a tavern from 399 Route 22 Hillside to 99 Route 22 Hillside and a Q Lanes partnership seeks a Plenary Retail Consumption license. Objections cite safety risks near two houses of worship and a grammar school. Public meeting notices and media coverage requested.
A letter from Hillside residents questions Mayor Baldassano over alleged open meetings violations and high legal fees linked to Blue Ribbon Inn cases. The writers demand scrutiny by the Union County Prosecutor, reference senior council delegates, and note rising can prices with a September 6 1977 effective date from American Can Company.
A fragment notes four fish named catfish that resemble a horse and display a streaming red mane, suggesting a vivid, perhaps mythical, aquatic creature.
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