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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1976
Page
5
The Hillside Times published every Thursday from 1 Broad Street Hillside New Jersey 07206 with telephone number 623 0007. The notice confirms regular publication logistics for the Hillside community paper.
Hillside Times announces policy to print names of juveniles involved in vandalism and their parents when known. It reports threats against Reverend Frank Vigh and his family, notes police and school authorities know those involved, and urges stiff penalties and community accountability to restore neighborhood safety.
Lt. Navillus laments a severe daily traffic jam at No Broad St and Hillside Ave where a light cannot be installed. He criticizes the lack of a spur from Route 22 to the new bridge to Elizabeth, arguing the change would ease congestion.
A Hillside letter endorses Vincent Baldassano for reelection to the Township Committee and Kathy Kernusz for Tax Collector. The author lauds Baldassano’s long service, openness, fairness, and leadership as mayor, plus Kernusz’s 23 years in the Tax Collector’s office, urging voters to reelect both. The piece criticizes Republicans’ past financial decisions and praises Democratic governance.
The October 7 1776 New York Mercury reports British control of New York Harbor and surrounding areas. Continental Congress plans wartime enlistment and clothing stipends, including a yearly outfit costing twenty dollars comprising shirts, waistcoat, breeches, hose and shoes, plus provision for doctors and nurses’ pay.
In Hillside, Finance Commissioner Baldassano pushed a no cost claim for federal funds later contradicted by $14,000 in planning costs and a further $500 form fee. With total outlay rising beyond $15,000, critics say grants totaling $110 million for New Jersey and $4 billion for municipalities seem unlikely, and locals doubt job guarantees for residents. Edward Trainor, Republican candidate for Township Committee, argues for prudent governance and votes for him.
A fire chief warns about four main fire causes focusing on gasoline and aerosols. Gasoline vapor can be highly explosive in closed spaces, stored only in proper safety cans, away from heat and vehicles. Aerosols require ventilation and safe storage away from heat sources and cars. Read labels and keep dangerous items locked away from children.
In a Hill Side Times letter, Frank Gennaro of Hollywood Ave rebukes claims linking Dr. Baldassano to Nixon era scandals and Governor Byrne. He notes 1974 Democrats attacked Republicans over unrelated sins and argues Baldassano aligned with Byrne during his 1973 campaign.
The Union College Alumni Association will meet on May day and October 11 at 8 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge of the Nomahagap Building on the Grafford Campus. Michael Johnson of Piscataway announced the event and led plans for officer elections and the coming year. All alumni are invited.
Municipal court records list fines for red light violations on Salem Avenue and other traffic offenses. James Kelley faced 65 dollars and six months driving-privilege suspension for no insurance plus 40 dollars for plate use and 30 dollars for unregistered vehicle. Susan Monath and Benjamin Grate each paid 40 dollars and one month suspension for speeding. George Richardson was fined 40 dollars and 10 contempt for disregarding a traffic light. Joseph Maranzano received 50 dollars for careless driving. Wilbert Raynor paid 35 dollars for letting a dog roam. Michael Blevis pled guilty to unlawful use of a motor vehicle with 50-dollar fine and two assault and battery counts at 115 dollars each, plus a suspended jail term and two years probation. James Schmidtberg and James Gelson were found guilty of drug intoxication and given suspended jail terms, each two years’ probation. Bernard Jackson awaits grand jury action on embezzlement after a probable-cause hearing. Michael Allen fined 215 dollars plus 10 contempt for driving while revoked. Savanna L. Smith 215 dollars for revocation violations. Juanita Thompson 50 dollars for no license and 15 dollars for speeding. Robert Johnson waived hearing on morals charges. awaiting grand jury action. Robert Goldberg fined 100 dollars for housing-safety summonses. Five motorists fined 40 dollars each for toll violations on the Garden State Parkway after guilt: Arace, Gamon, Frasco, Smithers, and Levers.
Randy C. Bloom appeals Hillside residents and businesses for contributions to the 1976 Hillside Ambulance Squad fund drive. He thanks supporters, requests corrections to mailing lists, and addresses a rude anonymous note received from a noncontributor while affirming the squad's hours of dedication serving the town.
Rabbi Ronald H. Gross of Congregation Sinai Torath Chaim will be installed as Corresponding Secretary of the Rabbinical Council of New Jersey at a luncheon meeting in Teaneck on October 12. He was elected at the June convention in Passaic and serves on the national executive board of the Rabbinical Council of America. The Teaneck gathering will review recommendations from the latest national convention in New York State and celebrate the Succat festival in a Succah at Congregation B nai Yeshurun.
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