Regional flood plan urged by Sen Menza for New Jersey
Senator Menza argues for a regional approach to flood control in Northern New Jersey. He cites stalled bills S 765 and Rahway River measures, urges release from committee, and calls on local officials to pursue funds from Green Acre for recreation open space and flood control. He says hearings are planned for January 1975 and stresses a statewide, collaborative solution.
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New Jersey
Union County
Rahway River
Commission
David Bardin
Department of Environmental Protection
Messano enters Board of Education contest
Gennaro Tiny Messano of 284 Gertrude St announces his candidacy for the Board of Education arguing to fix maintenance and grounds while opposing busing for racial balance. He built the Woodfield Stadium scoreboard and donated a freezer to the High School and volunteers unpaid services to the school system. Township Committee reorganization at noon New Year’s Day will install Dr Vincent Baldassano as mayor with Democrats gaining a majority after the election.
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Gennaro
Tiny) Messano
Gertrude St
Board of Education
Messano
Liberty Ave
Woodfield Stadium
Board of Adjustment OKs Louis Palace Car Wash Plan
The Board of Adjustment approved Louis Palace's plan to build a car wash at North Broad Street and Williamson Avenue after a court ruled the board must decide. Township Committee veto faced opposition from area residents who continue to oppose the project and may appeal the decision in court.
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Board of Adjustment
Louis Palace
North Broad St
Williamson Ave
Township Committee Seats Change After Katz Removal
The Township Committee voted three to one to remove Edward Katz from the Board of Adjustment. Rudolph C. Pedicini takes Katzs seat, while Anthony Bullis becomes alternate. Dr Vincent Baldassano opposed all actions. Mayor Witte and Commissioners Kulish Andrukite supported removal citing Katzs move to Mountainside.
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Baldassano
Hillside Bank sues Murphy over 42500 defrauding claim
Hillside Week reports HillsideState Bank files a civil suit against Dennis Murphy and six others for defrauding the bank of 42500. Murphy blames a missing employee. He vows to repay the bank. Gennaro Messano files petitions to run for the Board of Education without appearing before the ad hoc screening panel. Edward Katz is removed from the Board of Adjustment in a 3 to 1 vote amid Mountainside relocation charges. Democrats to regain Township Committee control at New Year’s Day reorganizational meeting with Dr. Fred Carracino and Harold Wovsaniker sworn in.
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Franklin State Bank
Dennis Murphy
Hillside
Murphy
Teehee Gennaro Messano
Gertrude St
Board of Education
Weeeee
Edward Katz
Board of Adjustment
Katz
Mountainside
Sheen
Fred Carracino
Harold Wovsaniker
Midnight
Donald Wolfe
Philadelphia
John Kulish
J. Arnold Witte
Township Committee Plans Year End Meeting
The final Township Committee meeting of the year is set for Monday night at 8 p.m. in the Municipal Building to continue unfinished business before the New Year. A reorganization session will follow on New Year’s Day at noon, with swearing in of new officers for 1975.
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Rotary
Presbyterian Church
Ed Garcia Named All-State Soccer Player
Ed Garcia, senior lineman for Cometville High, received a letter from the New Jersey Scholastic Inter Athletic Association announcing his selection to the all-state soccer squad. Coach Walt Hennessy lauded Garcia as the best team player he has had, noting Garcia’s defensive versatility rather than goal scoring.
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Hillside High
Comet
Walt Hennessy
Cometville
Ed Garcia
New Jersey Scholastic Inter Athletic Assocation
Njsiaa
Hennessy
Hillside Township Community Programs and Meetings Schedule
Hillside public library at John F Kennedy Paes lists hours and programs. The Community Center at 274 Hillside Ave offers Brem programs for township residents including creative arts and senior activities. Township Committee meetings Elks and Rotary events appear with dates from December 30 to January 2.
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John F. Kennedy
Liberty
Hillside Aves
Hoon
Hillside Ave
Senior Citizens Club
Elks
Pam
Creative Arts
Township Committee
Overeaters Anonymous
Murphy Denies Fraud to Run for School Board
Dennis Murphy of Hillside denies fraud charges in a civil suit by Franklin State Bank seeking 42500 alleging overdrafts from checks drawn on insufficient funds. Murphy says an employee in Florida is responsible, has disappeared, and warrants issued. He plans to repay the bank by February 1 and has pledged three houses as collateral. He previously ran for the Board of Education and plans another run.
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Franklip State Bank
Dennis Murphy
Hillside
Murphy
Dennis the Menace
Dennis Murphy Murphy
Richard Wilde
Franklin State Bank
Board of Education
Hillside Comets Rally Then Fall To Irvington
Hillside High's basketball team split a tough week, beating Cranford 58 56 on a late Vic Wells surge, then losing to Irvington 78 60 as Jones Wells and Hobbs led the offense. Jay Jones returned to Edison Tech with 21 points and the squad had 12 players score in the win.
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Hillside High Basketball Comets
Comets
Hillside
Cranford
Jim Hobble
Crawford
Ron Hobbs
Cougars
Comet
Mark Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Wells
Jay Jones
Vic Wells
Silver
Anthony Ciasulli
Ciasulli
Irvington
Ohio
Lawrence Cappella
Roger Stephens
Hillsiders
Stephens
Mike Fenner
Ronnie Hobbs
Edison Tech
Jones
Hobbs
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Sen
Menza
Gennaro Messano
Committee
Vincent Baldassano
Burton Bergman
E. Katz
Board of Adjust
Movie Guide Society
Hillside Public Library
Old Guard
Lions Club
College Inn
Santa
Ferrigho Agenky
Hillside Avenues
Joan Wolfe
Bob Saboski
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