Water Main Break Causes Big Tie Up on Route 22
A six inch water main broke in the eastbound lane near McLean Place, flooding Route 22 and freezing in subfreezing temperatures. Water service for several homes was cut for five to six hours while traffic backed up to Newark and Union during the evening rush. Thomas Cawley of Elizabethtown Water Co. cited shifting pressure from cold weather. the line dated to 1929.
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Route 22
McLean Place
Newark
Union
Thomas Cawley
Elizabethtown Water Co
Petition to Keep Hillside Building Inspector
At a Hillside township meeting supporters urged retaining Carmen Monaco as building inspector with 18 years on the job. Commissioner Andrukite pledged a new appointee from construction should be as qualified, while a 250-signature petition led by Rose Sylvester argued against political change and noted Monaco’s near-retirement benefits.
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Carmen Monaco
Monaco
Andrukite
Rose Sylvester
Sterner Road
Hillside
Sylvester
Albert Pargonnet
Ann Lord
Hollywood Ave
Andrakite
Joseph Menza
Alcholic Beverage Control Commission
Harry Kutacoff
Zoning Board of Adjustment
William Lange
Recreation Board
Gladys Gelman
Recreation
Conservation Commission
Daniel Winters
Hillside Ave
John Kulish
National State Bank of
Elizabeth
Mancuso
Battle Over Mod Scheduling Continues In Hillside School
More than one hundred parents teachers and students packed the board of education meeting as district officials evaluate the modular scheduling at Hillside High. Superintendent Dr Anthony Avella urged input from all parties while confirming no final decision yet on continuing or dropping mod scheduling amid concerns of discipline and class loss if terminated.
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Board of Education
Anthony A. Avella
Avella
Nathaniel Friedman
Dorothy Hricke
Friedman
Roger Levy
Industrial Ants
Dr. Avella
Marvin Corwick
Hillside
Alfred Lordi
Charles Paterson
Harden-Locker
A. P. Morris
Cal
Coolidge
George Washington
Hillside High School
Santa greets 200 children at Hillside Elks party
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hillside Lodge of Elks hosted a Children's Christmas Party for about 200 youngsters. Toys and refreshments were provided, with cartoon films shown by Charles Hilser. Committee chairman was Mrs. Frank McDade.
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Santa Claus
Hillside Lodge of Elks
Charles Hilser
Frank McDade
Hillside Photo Service
Three Hurt In City Car Truck Collision Near Liberty Ave
A panel truck collided with a passenger car at 1215 Liberty Ave injuring three people. Driver Amerigo Miele of Mountainside and two passengers Teresa Miele and Tom My Kage, plus truck driver Harry Hargrove of Newark, were treated at St. Elizabeth's Hospital after the crash on Friday.
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Liberty Ave
Ed Smith
Harry Hargrove
Newark
Amerigo Miele
Teresa Miele
Tommy Kage
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
New Dem Coalition Holds First Meeting Hillside group forms political coalition
The Hillside New Democratic Coalition held its first meeting led by Assemblyman Alex Menza. Officers elected include Steven Klappholz as chairman Vivian Diamond as secretary Michael Metzger as treasurer and June Fisher as organizer. An open joining meeting is slated for January 15 with plans to work with the Hillside Democratic Club on township campaigns.
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Hillside New Democratic Coalition
Hillsiders
New Democratic Coalition
Alex Menza
Hillside Democratic Club
Steven Klappholz
Vivian Diamond
Michael Metzger
June Fisher
Democratic Club
Hillside Week Hat's In The Ring Political Entry
Anthony C Bullis of 1200 N Broad St declares candidacy for Hillside Board of Education. Kiwanis plans clothing aid for four local kids. Police report thefts including Christmas lights from 15 Vine St and steel from 375 Route 22. Multiple break in attempts and property damage noted across Hillside Elizabeth Newark area.
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Hat’s
Anthony C. Bullis
N. Broad St
Board of Education
Hillside Kiwanis
Vincent Lemald
Vine St
Issac Shaw
Newark
Irene Flock
Conant St
Dianne Platt
Summit Ave
Cesare Polidoro
Elizabeth
Getty
Betty Wintermute
Princeton Ave
Jessie Wineglass Jr
Leslie St
Christmas Services Brighten Hillside Churches This Year
Christmas programs and candlelight services fill Hillside churches with caroling, sermons, and special programs. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church hosts multiple services on December 24 led by Rev Hoyer and Rev Wagner. Hillside United Presbyterian features morning worship and an evening candle service. The First Baptist Church lists Bible School, morning worship, and a candle service. Faith Assembly of God offers worship, childcare, and a Christmas program, plus a New Year’s Eve service.
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H. Conrad Hoyer
Wayne B. Widman
Faith Assembly of God Church
Yale Ave
Hillside
Donald B. Carvell
the Prince OF Peace
Sunday School
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Hillside Community
Audiitons
Elaine May
Terrence McNally
Hillside Firehouse Theatre
Maple Avenue
Oakland Terrace
Union County
Michael T. Galloway
Avenel
Wayne D. Smeaton
Dover
Joseph Cavill
Havelock
Nat Carolina
Charles L. Redd
Browns Mills
Wayne P. Hess
Wilder St
James J. Silva
White St
Myron Fuhrman
Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church
Rosary Society of Christ the King Church
U.S. War Veterans Memorial Building Association
Temple Shomrei Torah
N.J
Dysautonomia
Rotary Club
Stanley Magdon
Boston Ave
Jack Sotlaab
Bloy St
Anthony Bullis
North Broad St
Santa
New Dem Coalition
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
Maple Ave
Clark St
Hillside, N.J
C. Morgan Wagner
Hillside United Presbyterian Church
Salem and Coe Aves
Hillside, N
Frank
Vigh
First Baptist Church
Hillside Avenue and
Harding Terrace
Hillside, NJ
J. Allen Nicholson
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