Pierce Manor debated as slum or improved apartments
The Hillside Times details competing views on Pierce Manor at 400 Irvington Ave in North Elizabeth. Westminster Association members say welfare tenants and neglect created a slum, while manager Chevyl Colby notes significant improvements since ownership changed in February and disputes past laxity, amid ongoing crime and flooding concerns.
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Pierce Manor
Westminster
North Elizabeth
Hillside Times
Irvington Ave
Hillside
Burton Cohen
Westminster Ave
Cohen
Dunn
Sid Wilchins
Westminster Ave. Association
Wilchins
Wovsaniker set to be mayor in 76 clash over judge
Mayor Baldassano expects Harold Wovsaniker to win the mayoral post for 1976 while avoiding a decision on Municipal Court judge. He notes Wovsaniker will be an excellent mayor and seeks a tough, fair judge not currently Allen Tumarkin. The 76 slate has three Democrats and two Republicans with personal and party considerations shaping appointments.
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Wovsaniker
Vincent Baldassano
Harold Wovsaniker
Baldassano
Allen Tumarkin
Fred Carracino
GOP
Jim
Welsh
Lou Santagata
Hillside police file quasi criminal complaints over longevity pay
Eleven Hillside police officers file quasi criminal complaints against the Township Committee and the town treasurer, claiming longevity pay is owed. The state labor panel sets December 17 for a hearing on unfair labor practices,/PB A charges. Mayor Baldassano calls it harassment as civilian dispatchers are sought. Nearby Pierce Manor residents complain of conditions, but the manager says improvements are underway.
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Pierce Manor
North Elizabeth
Longevity pay lawsuits filed against town officials
Eleven police officers sue the Township Committee and Treasurer Bert Brooks in Municipal Court over longevity pay. The quasi criminal complaints allege the town failed to pay benefits under the existing contract until a new pact with the Policeman's Benevolent Association is signed. The officers seek owed longevity pay. PBA president De Maio called the action harassment and noted the 1975 contract talks.
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Bert Brooks
Policeman's Benevolent Association
P.B.A
Vincent de Malo
Vincent Baldassano
Arthur Seale
George W. Davies
J. Vincent Moynihan
Lawrence Stern
Hank Jaeger
de Maio
Hillside Junior Miss Pageant Saturday at Hillside High
Hillside hosts the Junior Miss Pageant Saturday at 7 30 p m at Hillside High School. Local contestants from Hillside include Constance Efthemios Elizabeth Ann Gibas Elyse Howell Adele Konopka Kowal and more. The event covers Eastern Union County and is sponsored by the Hillside Jaycees with tickets 2 50 at the door or from Box 51 Hillside N J 07205. The winner advances to finals February 7 at Cherry Hill.
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Hillside High School
Hillside
Constance Efthemios
Elizabeth Ann Gibas
Elyse Howell
Adele Konopka
Kowal
Union County
Hillside Daycees
Cherry Hill
Jaycees
Box 51
N. J
Comat Pizzeria
N. Broad St
Hearing Set On Unfair Labor Practices In Township Police
The Police Benevolent Association files a complaint with the state Public Employees Relations Commission over alleged unfair labor practices by the township. A December 17 hearing in Newark will examine the charge, with a December 9 pre hearing conference led by Robert Snyder. The township offered a six percent raise. the PBA seeks six and one half. Vincent De Maio of the PBA remains willing to negotiate amid tension with Mayor Baldassano over past comments and staffing moves including a K nine unit.
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State Public Employees Relations Commission
Township
Policeman's Benevolent Association
P.b.a
Newark
Robert Snyder
P.E.R.C
P.E.A
Snyder
Vincent de Maio
de Maio
Vincent Baldassano
Baldassano
Reyle
de Malo
December 4–10 calendar of local meetings and events
A density of community activities lists Old Guard at Presbyterian Church 10 a.m. and Christ the King book fair multiple sessions, Lions at College Inn 6:30 p.m., Elks 8 p.m. on Thursday December 4. Friday hosts Civil Air Patrol 7:30 p.m. and a Christmas party at 6:15 p.m. Weekend items include Junior Miss Pageant at Hillside High 7:30 p.m., Shomrei Torah dance 8:30 p.m., and Boy Scouts or related shows. Sunday features Community Center Folk Festival 1–5 p.m., Hadassah bazaar 11:40 a.m. to 1:40 p.m., and Crucible auditions 2–5 p.m. Monday gives Crucible auditions 6–9 p.m., Creative Arts 7:30 p.m., plus numerous club meetings. December 10 lists Overeaters Anonymous 10 a.m., Planning Board, and more.
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Old Guard
Presbyterian Church
Christ the King Book and Hobby Fair
Lions
College Inn
Elks
Civil Air Patrol
Christ the King
Columbia Hall
Hillside Ave
Hillside High School
War Memorial
Columbian Squires
Hillside High
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Ter
Ralph Riccardi
Township Committee
Charlotte DeFilippo
Police Department
J. Arnold Witte
Burton Bergman
Jaeger
Elizabeth Ann Gibbs
Barbara Rhodes
Cheryl Lynne Reeves
Marie Kowalski
Roselle-Lippman CO
Olive St
Elizabeth A
Hadassah
Shomrel Torah
Rotary
Harden-Looker Pta
Sinai Sisterhood
Clinton Manor
Union
Unicn
Camera Club
Walter C. Krumbiege
F&am
North Broad St
Overeaters Anonymous
Municipal Building
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