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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1976
Page
5
The assistant director of the state division of water resources, John Wilford, announces a study of New Jersey water for possible carcinogenic elements. The opinion piece argues for more frequent reporting rather than periodic samples from reservoirs.
Municipal Court on May 6 1976 fined Carmella Nappi Wilson Ave Kearny Edgar G Kluge Joan P Wyckoff 40 dollars each for failing to pay the Garden State Parkway toll. Union Plaza defendants found not guilty. James Owens Newark waived probable cause hearing on attempted fraud awaiting Grand Jury action. Health inspector complaints led to 15 dollar fines for dog quarantine and running at large. Other penalties include 50 for assault and battery 215 for driving on revoked list 115 and 15 contempt for abandoning a vehicle 40 for careless driving.
In a heartfelt letter a married resident praises an Alcohol Education program, cites her husband’s recovery and family impact, and thanks local officials including former Mayor Baldassano and Commissioners Wovsaniker Carracino and former Commissioner Witte for backing the initiative. She emphasizes citizen involvement in government and hopes the program endures.
Fire Chief Garmen R. Dill urges adoption of smoke and heat warning devices under $50 to save lives, arguing one time cost far lower than fire insurance. He invites inquiries to the Fire Prevention Bureau at 926-5394.
Community notes announce a May 15 rummage sale by Couples Club at Hillside United Presbyterian Church with proceeds supporting local and national charities. Other items include a June 6 evergreen lodge picnic theme, Hadassah installation, Discos, Girl Scout First Class recognition in Trenton, and a May 23 Sinai Sisterhood rummage sale with Mother of the Year event previews.
The account notes growing pressure toward independence as Congress considers a declaration. Virginia urges a plan to declare free states, Rhode Island sends delegates, and John Adams urges suppression of royal authority to form popular government. New Jersey faces a political clash as Governor Franklin remains under house arrest.
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