Township to obtain its second police dog soon
The township plans to acquire a second police dog as Patrolman John Lieg prepares to join a 14 week training program to handle the canine. The existing dog Midnight, handled by Patrolman Donald Wolfe, recently caught a bicycle thief, a 16 year old Newark youth, after a multi block chase. The youth sustained laserations to arms and thighs and is at issue in a Public Opinion column with praise and criticism of the canine pursuit.
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John Lieg
Midnight
Collumn
Donald Wolfe
Newark
Wolfe
Mayor proposes home visits to boost city outreach
Mayor Vincent Baldassano weighs a "mayor in the home" program inviting residents to book visits for problem discussion. He also plans weekly public meetings in the Municipal Building to hear concerns, offering direct referrals to agencies if he cannot resolve issues personally.
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Vincent Baldassano
Baldassano
Hillside Week Program Expands Senior Transit Free
The Hillside week notes that a mini bus for senior citizens will begin operation next Monday and be free for residents aged 60 and over. Township Committeeman J Arnold Witte criticizes unemployment benefits for crossing guards who refused summer work. The township plans a second police dog and tennis facilities at Vine and Race Streets, adding two paddle and two regular courts.
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J. Arnold Witte
Vine and
Race Streets
Witte targets summer unemployment for crossing guards
Township Committee member Arnold Witte a Republican pressed to deny unemployment benefits to crossing guards who refuse summer work. He cited the need to hire substitutes and claimed many regular guards would apply for benefits. Democrat Harold Woys aniker noted limited openings and state agency final rulings.
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Witte
Harold Woysaniker
Alexander J. Menza
Monroe Gardens tenants seek rent ceiling in Monroe
Residents of Monroe Gardens on Schley Street filed a petition with the Township Committee asking for a rent ceiling. They note seniors on fixed Social Security income cannot afford yearly increases and claim neglect of the buildings. Committeeman Harold Worsaniker is exploring a rent leveling ordinance for the township.
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Monroe Gardens
Schley St
Township Committee
Harold Worsaniker
July 10 14 16 Local Datebook Highlights
The notice lists community meetings and events across July 10 to 16. Groups include Old Guard Lions Club Zoning Board JWW Post 78 Knights of Columbus Senior Citizens Creative Arts Commission Anonymous Italian American Civic Association Rotary Fire Auxiliary Township Committee Keep Well Station for kids over six Overeaters Anonymous. Events occur at College Inn Municipal Building Elks Community Center or Municipal basement with specified times such as 10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. all around town.
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Old Guard
Lions Club
College Inn
Knights of Columbus
Elks
Inity Center Commission
Italian American Civic Association
Rotary
Ladies
Democrats choose candidate for Township Committee seat
Democratic district leaders selected one of seven hopefuls to run in November after the June primary nominee withdrew following open heart surgery. Mayor Vincent Baldassano praised the chosen candidate while promising formal approval soon. Louis German remains a rival for the two-seat board alongside Republican contenders Louis Santagata and James Welsh.
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Elias Imperiale
Democratic
Louis German
Louis Santagata
James Welsh
Baldassano
Borr
Sam Katz
Charlotte de Filippo
Democratic Club
Township launches free senior mini bus service Monday
The township begins a free senior citizen mini bus program next Monday with 103 year old William Pfiefer slated as the first rider. The route runs from North Union Ave and West Place at 10 a.m. on four trips weekly, with Wednesday reserved for physically impaired residents. ID cards will be required after two weeks. applications are mailed and available in banks, stores, and at the Municipal Building. Funds totaling 5,625 dollars were provided by the state after a pilot with a rented bus last year.
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William Pfiefer
North Broad St
North Union Ave
Wost Place
Angelo Bonanno
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Jane Schorr
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