26 Feb 1976
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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1976
Page
1
The Policemen's Benevolent Association accuses the Township Committee of incompetence and political maneuvering in stalled contract negotiations. It cites alleged private deals and parity talks with local firemen as reasons for the impasse and denounces the committee's conduct.
The EBB Foundation led by Eugene and Barbara Byers donated two 10-volume reference sets to Hillside Public Library. Afro American Encyclopedia presents Black life and history across nations with over 2000 illustrations, while International Library of Negro Life and History details cultural and historical backgrounds of Black Americans in ten volumes. The gifts celebrate Afro-American History Month and are published for broad study.
The PBA and the Township Committee clash again over contract negotiations while Dr. Robert Parker discusses correspondence with Chief Justice Hughes about the conflict of interest charge against Board Attorney Sanford Meakin. The Board of Education sues HEA to block a teacher grievance hearing amid six juveniles arrested for four burglaries in Westminster. Board member Mildred Karlik discusses a trip to Trenton.
Bernie Levine ends three year tenure as editor to take an editorial post in New York. Jack Rogers of West Orange named Assistant Editor to succeed Levine. Rogers is Rutgers graduate and former reporter for Paterson News Fair Lawn News-Beacon and News-Dispatch Saddle Brook.
Six Elizabeth youths were arrested on four burglary counts tied to robberies in the Westminster Ave area Hillside over the past two weeks. Two guns and electronic gear were recovered from Westminster residents. Separately Derrick Smith and Michael Felder both 18 of Newark were charged with breaking and entering and larceny at 76 Bailey Ave. The arrests occurred around 12:30 Tuesday with multiple officers present.
Local police dog Midnight was recently mated with Gypsy a German shepherd. Two puppies are available for adoption. interested parties can contact via telephone 964 8129 for details.
A Hillside High School PTA delegation visited Trenton on February 19 to press for a fair share of state education aid. Assemblyman Bassano introduced a constitutional amendment to ensure counties municipalities and school districts receive full state aid. Governor Byrne defended tax funding for education and declined requests to address outside protesters.
Saybrook teacher accuses Hillside Board of Education president Michael Flannery of verbal assault after detaining his child without a parent's note. HEA grievance seeks a hearing, but the Board blocks action, triggering an arbitrator’s orders and a Superior Court appeal in Union County.
Hillside school board president Michael Flannery releases a statement arguing contract limits bar public remarks on a grievance while unions may speak. He cites duties to his four children and asserts elected officials retain parental rights to advocate for students amid ongoing proceedings.
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