Letters to the Editor on open enrollment and Hillside schools
A letter argues for rereading a prior note, clarifies that opinions reflect those blacks interested in open enrollment, and criticizes Hillside taxpayers for taxation without representation. It urges reviewing Black American history and highlights separate school systems and local control over education and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess Lucarelli
Hillside
Highland Park
Ned
Board of Education
Burke
United States
America
Hillside needs a new path for unity and governance
In this opinion letter, Eugene B. Byers urges Hillside to move beyond token events and confront racial integration, school segregation, and governance reform. He calls for a full time mayor or city manager, open enrollment effectiveness, and an integrated, citizen-led Board of Education to prevent corruption and ensure fair use of tax dollars. He envisions a unified town with active participation from both black and white communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Board of Education
State Education Commission
Roselle
Hillside Times
Union
Tess Lucarell
Eugene B. Byers
Howe and Washington Reconcilement Efforts in 1776
In mid July 1776 British attempts at reconciliation were rebuffed by Congress. Letters addressed to Washington were rejected for not recognizing American independence. The flag of truce negotiations occurred July 20, with Howe offering pardons, which Washington rejected as unnecessary for those who had done no fault. Henry Knox and Benjamin Franklin commented on the scene, while Congress shielded Washington from troop directives. Hillside Historical Society provides the account with National Park Service credit.
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Arnold H. McClow
Continental Congress
Lord Howe
New York Harbor
Congress
Washington
General Washington
Esqr
Amboy
Philadelphia
Howe
Henry Knox
Patterson
Benjamin Franklin
London
New York
Hillside Historical Society
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Hillside Bicentennial Parade and Picnic Remembered
Dr Dennis J Vodarsik and the Bicentennial Committee are praised for organizing Hillside town events on July 3 and 4 1976. Residents enjoyed a traditional picnic at Elizabeth River Park despite occasional showers and a parade showcasing local history from 1913 to 1976 with notable floats and marching groups.
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Hillside
Dennis J. Vodarsik
Woodruff
Elizabeth River Park
Young
Rel
Atives
Mary McTaggart
All about taxes and casinos debated by readers
To the Editor, a long letter argues cities cannot use property taxes for public schools, urging state income tax funding. It questions casino legality, crime risk, and economic impact on Atlantic City and other resorts, citing Governor Byrne and Las Vegas as benchmarks. The piece ends mid argument.
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Byrne
Atlantic City
Las Vegas
Casinos and economic impact on state finances
Albert Nelson argues against casino gambling, listing national economic strain, business losses, tax hikes, and security costs. He warns of long term harms including character decline, family disruption, and moral perversion, urging the governor to rethink the issue before election time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nelson
Turmoil over Hillside finances targets Baldassano
Edward J. Trajnor accuses Hillside Finance Commissioner Vincent Baldassano of mismanaging funds, urging his resignation and proposing Dr. Carracino take over the role for the rest of the year. He warns of higher taxes and cites a July budget increase and transfers to legal expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Vincent Baldassano
Dr. Carracino
Carracino
Baldassano
Edward J. Trajnor
Hillside Celebrates Bicentennial Picnic and Parade
Commissioner Vincent P. Baldassano praises Hillside for a successful Bicentennial celebration with a picnic in Conant Park and a parade led by Dom Martucci and the Parade Committee. He urges annual events and seeks volunteers for 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Vincent P. Baldassano
Local Jaycees thank donors for parade float help
Jack Heath of Hillside Jaycees thanks William Galik for the use of his truck for the Heartland of America float in the Fourth of July parade. He also extends thanks to Mrs. Alice Anderson and Mrs. Madeline White for lending antiques that added authenticity to the float.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Galik
Alice
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Colonial Jersey
the Hillside Times
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Jack K. Rogers
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Sid Kushner
North Broad St
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New Jersey
Elizabeth, N. J
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New Jersey Press Association
Bill Meo
Aub
Esme
Our Nation
Jack Heath
Hillside Jaycees
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