Hillside tests show reading and math favorably compared
Hillside students in grades four seven and ten scored favorably on statewide reading and mathematics tests compared with districts sharing similar district factor group. Dr Anthony Avella, superintendent, cited urban suburban status and stated results were consistently above comparable DFG and aligned with state achievement. The report outlines curriculum revisions, new texts for seventh and eighth grade math, reading workshops, small group instruction, summer programs, and expanded algebra geometry for secondary students.
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Hillside
Anthony A. Avella
Avella
D.F.G
Anthony Avella
Michael R. Flannery
Senior citizen mini bus begins township run
William Pfeifer aged 103 was the first passenger on the township’s free senior citizen mini bus. The vehicle, bought with state funds, will loop through North Broad Salem Ave Hollywood Ave and return. Mayor Baldassano praised the service as planning to expand weekends.
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William Pfeifer
Pfeifer
North Broad St
Vincent Baldassano
Eleanor Burke
Eileen Kehoe
Angelo Bonanno
Bonanno
Hillside Sees Light Flooding After Week of Rains
Hillside reports minimal flooding with some cellar inundations and brief street closures. Federal aid may cover overtime and municipal property damage, as officials tour flood zones. State DOT says Route 78 won’t flood. township disputes and weighs action. Hillside students excel in statewide math and reading per Dr. Anthony Avella. Dems pick Aiello for Township Committee and De Filippo for township clerk. Free senior citizen mini bus service began operation Monday.
Aiello chosen to run for Township Committee seat
Dominick F. Aiello of Greenwood Terrace is the Democratic candidate for Township Committee. Chosen by district leaders Monday night to replace Elias R. Imperiale who withdrew after open heart surgery. Other Democratic candidate is Louis T. German. Republicans are James Welsh and Louis Sanatagata. Charlotte De Filippo named township clerk candidate. opponents are John Kulish and Paul De Graw. Aiello is a staff engineer with Red Devil, Inc. of Union. he is married with one son.
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Dominick F. Aiello
Greewood Terrace
Charlotte de Filippo
Greenwood Terrace
Aiello
Elias R. Imperiale
Louis T. German
James Welsh
Louis Santagata
Hillside Narrowly Avoids Major Flooding From Rain
Hillside escaped widespread flooding as the Arthur Kill tides rose. Some cellars flooded and streets closed briefly, with Baker Street Locust Harvard Yale and Lehigh Place affected. The Conant Street dike held and volunteers aided pumping efforts. Governor Byrne declared a state of emergency, with potential federal flood funds possible for Hillside. Mayor Baldassano thanked responders for keeping damages down.
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Arthur Kill
New Jersey
Baker St
Not as bad this time flood area tour notes
Democratic state assemblyman Joseph Garrubbo, public works chief Joseph Castelluccio, and township engineer Armand Fiorletti surveyed flood areas on Tuesday. Residents recalled last year’s flood while reporting milder current effects, including water in a Yale Avenue garage that quickly receded.
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Joseph L. Garrubbo
Joseph Castelluccio
Armand Fiorletti
Yale Ave
Virginia de Santis
Lehigh
Yale
State says Rt. 78 won’t cause floods, town disagrees
Hillside officials debate a DOT letter claiming Route 78 will not worsen flooding while the Township Committee seeks more study. Mayor Baldassano urges action, noting no environmental impact study, and residents push for relief amid ongoing flood concerns.
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State Department of Transportation
Vincent Baldassano
Mary McTaggert
Baldassano
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