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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1975
Page
1
Republicans call for a public hearing over the firing of a lifeguard at the municipal pool and the protest resignations of five others. James Welsh and Louis Santagata urge action as Mayor Baldassano defers a decision calling it a personal matter.
The Hillside commission approved the lifeguard firing while disputes over pool safety continued as the mayor and Bier man served as temporary lifeguards. Baldassano denied working as a lifeguard and said his statements reflect his knowledge. Parents pressed for a full time principal at Calvin Coolidge School as Joe Mancuso was named to fill an unexpired term on the school board. Board members discussed conventions for department heads, while fire and police chiefs planned trips. About 150 homeowners appealed property assessments and federal flood relief totaling 2300 was received. A Bicentennial flag ceremony celebrated Hillside’s status as a Bicentennial community.
About 150 tax appeals have been filed by township homeowners according to Sam Katz the municipal tax assessor. The deadline was last Friday for appeals to the new assessments from last year s revaluation. Many appeals were filed Friday with large groups at the Municipal Building. Dr Dennis Vodarsik chair of the centennial Committee says appellants will be notified by the Union County Board of Taxation when to appear for hearings. Hearings will be set for September and October with decisions due by November 15.
The township seeks to start a Wednesday Dial-A-Ride service for physically impaired senior citizens. Eligible residents will be picked up at home, driven to a central point, and return home. Write and explain why you need it and cannot use the existing loop, sending responses to the Municipal Building JFK Plaza Hillside NJ 07205.
Charles Mancuso won a four to three Board of Education vote to fill the unexpired term of Charlotte De Filippo. He will serve until February elections, with Mancuso promising to serve education over personal issues and noting his prior Hillside roles including former mayor and township committee member.
Township Committeeman Harold Wovsaniker challenges proposed fare hikes and service reductions on routes 48 49 and related lines He cites public transportation as essential and notes Mayor Baldassano plans to oppose the plan He also sponsors a motion opposing a New Jersey Bell Telephone information call fee and higher operator assisted call rates.
An interest group plans an initial meeting for Hillside business owners on Tuesday September 2 at 12 15 p m at the College Inn. A buffet luncheon is to be provided courtesy of the Hillside Rotary Club.
A contentious Adult School policy debate led to an unofficial end as quorum vanished and no adjournment occurred. Gennaro Messano urged funding thresholds and printed enrollment figures while President Flannery warned the wording harmed seniors.
A concise calendar lists group gatherings from August 21 to 27. Entries include Old Guard at 10 a.m., Lions at 6 30 p.m., Sinai Men at 8 p.m., Municipal Pool movie Rabbit Run at 8 45 p.m., Donkey Baseball PBA vs Ambulance Squad at Wood Field Stadium 1 p.m., Italian American Civic Association and Overeaters Anonymous 8 p.m., Library story hour 10 30 a.m., Rotary at 12 15 p.m., Lodge 241 F and AM 7 30 p.m., Township Committee open caucus 7 p.m., Camera Club 8 p.m., and Planning Board 10 a.m. at municipal building.
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