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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1972
Page
1
A community editorial urges citizens to attend the township committee meeting to voice support or opposition to the Senior Citizens Housing project. It warns against conflating it with high rise apartments, advocates land expansion if needed, and calls for realistic pricing and residency rules to protect and provide elderly housing as a hopeful local solution.
The Hillside Police Dept receives a $46,000 grant from the State Law Enforcement Planning Agency to improve police juvenile relations. Funds will be used to support program efforts and community outreach to youths.
The Hillside Board of Education postponed a vote on a 4.6 million budget after teachers protested insufficient funds for a 1972 pay raise. A private session with teachers followed a recess, with a 7:30 p.m. deadline set by the county superintendent. The board included 129000 for pay increases, while teachers sought a larger raise, arguing fiscal caution amid economic conditions.
Registration for Hillside Week Little League runs Saturday January 29 from 9 am to 12 noon at Harden-Locker School. Fathers urged to bring children and sign up as coaches managers or umpires. Also featured are a Valentines Day Dance at Christ The King Church February 5 with cocktail hour at 8 pm and dancing 9 pm to 1 am and a hot buffet. A Pop Warner meeting for parents is set January 27 at 8 pm at Blue Ribbon Inn to elect officers. Police report burglaries vehicle damage and theft incidents in Hillside area including 552 554 Rt 22 and Elmhurst references, with details of shattered car rear and windshield damage.
Amber Rafferty a chemical engineering senior from Hillside New Jersey is among dozens of women hostesses for Newark College of Engineering Open House on Saturday March 11. The daylong event features a tour of the new seven million dollar chemistry and chemical engineering complex with visitors learning about safety and lab procedures demonstrated by students wearing plastic safety helmets donated by a major manufacturer.
A large crowd is expected at next Tuesday's Hillside township committee meeting to discuss a plan for high rise senior citizen housing on N Broad St. Opponents led by James P Whitlock say one apartment breeds another and fear density. supporters note need for alternatives like rent supplements and garden apartments. Committee members invited both sides to present the full spectrum of views to the public.
James E. Masino of 661 Amboy Ave Elizabeth was arrested last Thursday in Elizabeth and charged with 20 burglaries. Hillside burglaries included three apartments on Doremus Place. Loot included two pistols, jewelry, money, and a color television. Mason identified the suspect from a composite description and blade fragment, assisted by Elizabeth detectives Gulby Shourouski and Casano. Police recovered both pistols and the stolen property. Masino confessed to the robberies and named the man who bought the guns and gear. Chef George Shelbourne praised the detective work.
Tax Collector John C. Pozar says the tax office will stay open Monday January 31 from 7 p m to 8 p m to accommodate residents paying first quarter taxes for 1972.
The Hillside Police Dept. launches a radar program led by Lt. Paul DeGraw to deter speeding and reduce accidents on township streets. The unit will rotate weekly to different locations and is not intended for widespread arrests or speed traps.
Dr Anthony Avella says there are no indications modular scheduling will be dropped. A December study by Illinois consultant Thomas Giles urged three key improvements including staff commitment, improved facilities, and full computerization. The board planned a vote by February end while efforts to ease teacher adaptation and facility upgrades proceed.
Township committeemen John Kulish and Gene Andrukite call residents to mail cards or attend the February 1 meeting to share views on the pending Senior Citizen Housing Project. They urge timely, direct input to guide their eventual decision. Residents may mail cards to Kulish at 1034 Prospect St or Andrukite at 154 Silver Ave.
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