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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1976
Page
7
The Hillside Times published weekly on Thursdays at 1 Broad St Hillside NJ 07206 with postal service in Elizabeth NJ. Subscription rates listed as 6.60 yearly within New Jersey and 7.60 outside NJ.
In a letter to the editor Dr Baldassano and Mr Trainor thank the Steering Committee and participants for the October 7 1976 debate at Christ the King School. They note Hillside residents attended and encourage more Association members to participate in future events.
Hillside High School Band Parents Association salutes board members and administrators for arranging their marching band’s presentation to the President of the United States at the Town & Campus in Union on Wednesday October 13. Mr Caseoli led the band to a memorable performance that thrilled students and supporters and will be remembered by the group for years.
Letters complain about Baldassano and Byrne Menza tax policy and urge votes for Ed Trannor and Loretta Andrukite. A resident notes past tax hikes, calls for sweeping out spenders, and links to Fire Prevention Week visits and fire department duties during disasters.
The letter notes Miss Gisele Herb’s rebuttal and questions why Welsh and Kulish did not speak for their candidate. The Conant Estates Civic Association hosted the event and many appeared uninvited. Frank Barlo apologizes for moderating and asks readers to grade his effort. Edward Trainor announced candidacy for the Township Committee seat of Commissioner Baldassano, promising a strong campaign.
A letter to Hillsiders accuses Commissioner Baldassano of past missteps including photo ops with a senior citizen bus, unfulfilled flood programs, lax labor contracts, and tax pledges, urging a vote for Ed Trainor to restore honesty and action in town government.
Mrs Mary McTaggart recounts a day with the High School Band and Color Guard performing for the President in Union County. She praises Dr Avella and school leaders, notes thanks to band directors, and shares impressions of Hillside Avenue firehouse tour and rescue equipment demonstrations.
The Hillside Democratic Unnamed Committee hosts an Italian buffet dinner October 23 at 8 PM aboard Lyons Farm Manor Bloy Street. Commissioner Vincent P Baldassano and Tax Collector candidate Kathleen Kernusz are honored. The event features dancing by the Suprise band and door prizes. Call Joanne Sendler or Grace Conway for tickets.
In this home safety feature the fire chief outlines quick action, lists basic extinguisher types, class A wood and paper fires class B liquids class C electrical fires, and notes newer dry chemical ABC rated units require no special training and work faster than water. The piece warns against using water on grease fires and gives tips like covering a grease fire and not dumping flour or baking powder on it. It mentions common mistakes and the importance of shutting off ovens to stop oxygen flow.
In Hillside’s Times letter the writer praises Commissioner Baldassano for his 1976 campaign platform. They commend his plan to reduce juvenile delinquency by boosting police cooperation and expanding recreational facilities, citing the Community Center and Central Avenue playground as examples of productive youth programs. The author urges voting to reelect him to the Township Committee.
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