Roof patching at Krumbiegel School sparks ordinance questions
Sources say the collapsed roof had 10 or 11 tarpaper layers in violation of township rules that limit roofing to two layers unless resurfaced, while Board of Education buildings are exempt. State officials note school roofs fall under state oversight with no fixed material limit, only load adequacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter O. Krumbiegel School
Board of Education
Howard McMurray McMurray
McMurray
Board
Martin Lynch
Lynch
Richard Gates
Facilities Planning Committee
State Department of Education
Gates
Jack Wagner
Hillside Tackles METS Ambulance and CETA Work Plans
Hillside Township Committee discussed using the Union METS ambulance with police directing it to residents. They eyed employing CETA workers for street repairs, estimating a 1 to 1 manpower to materials ratio and potential 75 percent cost savings. A Bicycle Sale date and a resident complaint on King Street were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Medical Emergency Transport System
METS
Hillside
Lou Santagala
Harold Wovsaniker
Hillside Police
Hillside Union
CETA
Adam Lamie
Peter Corvelli
Baldassano
King St
Maple Ave battles bar defeat ends license bid
Maple Avenue residents claim victory over a proposed bar after William Klapproth withdraws his effort to transfer a liquor license from Liberty Avenue. He criticizes Hillside for tough liquor rules and says a bar could have boosted Maple Avenue business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Avenue
William Klapproth
Liberty Avenue
THE
TIMES
Klapproth
State Alcohol Beverage Control Board
Cranford
Hillside
Bins
Klaproth
Rocal Abc
Prac
Blue Ribbon Inn
Newark
I Feta
Weekend Showers Then Mild Temperatures With Sun Breaks
The forecast from the National Weather Service calls for Thursday showers with heavy bursts and a high near 55 to 60. Friday turns partly sunny and breezy with a high in the 50s, followed by a Saturday with falllike conditions in the 50s. Sunday brings increasing cloudiness and a similar high in the 50s.
Hillside school crisis prompts bond plan and Pingry option
Opinion argues years of neglect left Hillside schools vulnerable after Walter O. Krumbiegel roof collapse. Call to float a bond, acquire Pingry School, or build a new campus to restore education quality and safety. Pingry purchase cited as best path, with renovations and phased closures considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Board of Education
Pingry
Eckert and Gatarz
Merlo
George Washington
WO. Krumbiegel
W.O. Krumbiegel
Pingry School
Avella
Walter O. Krumblegel
Angry parents criticize WOE dismissal at special meeting
At a Walter O. Krumbiegel board session angry parents pressed officials over the dismissal of students after the roof collapse. They urged disaster funds, criticized safety measures, and called for a bond issue to repair schools while demanding an emergency notification system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Smith Carol Fields
Williamson Ave
Sandra Tasch
Avella
Ralph Milteer
WOK
Bob Jones
Avelli
Thanksgiving Week Publication Schedule Adjusted
The Times announces a Thanksgiving issue published on Wednesday November 23. Classified ads and Letters to the Editor must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday to meet the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Benefit Held for Frank Torre at Blue Ribbon Inn
The Blue Ribbon Inn sponsors a benefit for Frank Torre on Sunday November 20 at 6 p.m. The program features Airfair and Helmet with tickets at the door priced at $2. Proceeds support funeral expenses for the Torre family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ribbon Inn
Frank Torre
Airfair
November Calendar Total Variety of Community Events
A dense slate for Thursday to Tuesday lists dozens of meetings and performances. Calvin Coolidge School Family Night. Board of Education Facilities Planning Committee at 195 Virginia St. Lean Line at College Inn. Safety Council at Municipal Building. and more. Kean College venues host Do Do musical, theatre, concerts, and lectures with multiple events daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
Board of Education
Virginia St
College Inn
Safety Council
P.m
Roth Lodge
Knights of Pythias
War Memorial
Old Guard
Presbyterian Church
Columbian Hall
Senior Citizens Club
Elks
Asthmatic League
YMHA
Union
Presbyterian
Knights of Columbus Ladies
Columbian
Knights of Columbus
Friends of the Library
Hillside Public Library
Sisterhood
Temple
Shomrei Torah Board
Salem Ave
Little Theatre
Kean College
Haddassah
Rotary
F & AM
North Broad St
Walter C. Krumbiegel
Wilkins Theatre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mets Ambulance
Maple Ave
National Weather Service
Jerry Kaplan
Comet
Mack Goldsburg
Steve B. Ambi
Pilza
Broad
Iroselle-Lippman CO
Rod Olive Steraser
Plizabeth sxcenRihioney
3. Y
Policastro
White Street
Hillside, N.J
Walter O. Krumbiegel
James M Smith
Noreen
Friends of the
Friends of the Hillside Free Public Library
Bea Zisman
Judi Avergon
Fire Department
Board Architee
PTA
Fellowship Club
Elizabeth Ywca
United Presbyterian Church
Willis Wilkins
Hillside Presbyterian Church
B'nai B'rith
Shomrei Torah
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!