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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1975
Page
1
Mayor Baldassano appointed a rent advisory committee to study rent controls and determine if a rent leveling law is needed. The panel includes Henry Groh, Michael Tobin, Herbert Cooper, Frank Volturo, Sam Katz, and Ray Koblenz, with more members to be added.
Police in Hillside have begun a job action demanding a 6.5 percent raise and ending parity with the fire department. They issued numerous tickets on Route 22 during rush hour and caused traffic delays as negotiations with the township stalled on a 1975 contract. The township offered six percent and questioned parity, noting different hours worked by police and firemen. A committee was named to study rent controls and another to assist with the town budget. Local residents raised concerns about a Blue Ribbon Inn entertainment ruling. Health Fair attendance topped 7,000, the largest in five years. Hillside High lost to Springfield in football amid suspensions of Comet players. Community leaders urged tax cuts and budget planning as the debate continued.
At Tuesday's Township Committee meeting residents pressed for explanations of a surge in tickets on Route 22 and parking enforcement. Citizens argued the police should be consistent and questioned officer pay while a crosswalk guard request was raised. Police wages were detailed by Commissioner Wovsaniker, highlighting base pay 12810 dollars plus allowances and college credit add ons.
Thursday through October 15 lists church sales, rummage events, open firehouses, club meetings, charity fundraisers, and civic gatherings across Christ the King, War Memorial Building, College Inn, Municipal Building, and other local venues. Notable items include Christ the King rummage sale, Firehouse hours, JWV Knights activity, and neighborhood volunteer events.
The Po liceman s Benevolent Association and township clash over after midnight patrols with P B A demanding six officers in three cars each night while Police Commissioner Harold Wovsaniker resists, citing cost and manpower limits. He notes only about 30 of 70 officers are available for patrols.
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