Fire engine sparks political dispute in township meeting
The last Township Committee session before election day erupted over the towns new fire engine. Democrats accuse the truck, ordered under Republican control, of not fitting properly into Hollywood Ave fire apparatus.
Meet the Candidates Afternoon Sponsored by Hillside Jaycees
Hillside Jaycees host a Meet the Candidates Afternoon on Sunday October 26 at 3 00 p m in the War Memorial Building. The event aims to bring all local public office candidates before Townspeople to present viewpoints and platforms and encourage open discussion.
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War Memorial
Hillside Jaycees
Jaycees
Larry Coppola
Dennis Vodarsik
Election week dispute over town truck purchase and funds
Republicans defend a $88,000 truck purchase as sound value and say it could fetch $124,000 if sold back while Democrats push for revenue sharing funds. Mayor Baldassano and Police comments surface along with a call for a special meeting before election day to formalize any sale. Separate notice highlights a senior citizen day program at the Westfield Community Center and a police promise of fair treatment rather than deals with the PBA. Creative exhibits set for October 30 at the Cooperative Extension in Westfield feature quilting, cake decorating, macrame, rug braiding, jewelry, and crafts.
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House
J. Arnold Witte
Vincent Baldassano
Witte
Baldassano
Harold Wovsaniker
Policeman’s Benevolent Association
Carracino
Cooperative Extension Service
North Avenue East
Westfield
N.J
Open Town Meeting Event for Candidates and Attendants
An open town meeting will occur with an informal gathering after the program where candidates and attendees may meet. The session invites public participation and questions, followed by a casual reception.
Elizabeth Gyori Dies at 80 After Brief Illness
Elizabeth Gyori 80 of 1317 Broadway died at home after a brief illness. Born in Hungary she came to the United States 60 years ago settling in Hillside. Survived by son Leslie West Caldwell daughter Helen Dowling Hillside and four grandchildren six great grandchildren Arrangements by Growney.
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Elizabeth Suppoly Gyori
Broadway
Gyori
Hungary
Hillside
Leslie
West Caldwell
Helen Dowling
The
Growney
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