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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1975
Page
7
The Hillside Policewives Association urges residents to question township leaders and demand transparency as a widespread problem in town becomes visible. They argue cops are human, tickets rise from neglect, and civic involvement will protect families and the police department.
The wife of a Fire Prevention Bureau member objects to a prior letter asserting a 32 hour work week for bureau staff. She says her husband, in service since 1968, worked at least 40 hours weekly, and that the bureau carries significant responsibilities comparable to the Police Department.
Lois Smith writes to praise Mr German for public service and asks voters to support him citing 25 years as a neighbor and his fair civic mindedness. The letter also references a decorative endorsement and includes unrelated recipe lines about a fish sauce.
A reader argues against hiring a Town Manager and endorses John Kulish as the suitable clerk. The writer praises a budget savvy official who can advise the Township Committee and manage grants without departmental obligations.
Letter writers defend Hillside Alcoholics Anonymous founder John Ottersten as the key driver behind securing government funds, while criticizing Mrs. DeFilippo for not being part of the groundwork. They counter Al Bialinski’s query about DeFilippo’s Board of Education role, detailing votes and actions that impacted teachers, budgets, and a superintendent contract.
Clint D. Bolick states that Mrs. DeFilippo should be given a rest and will retire from the Township Clerk position in November. The plan follows years of service in the local administration.
The tax office in the Municipal Building will be open Monday October 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. for collection of taxes.
The letter accuses Mayor Baldassano of political retribution after he appointed J Arnold Witte as Fire Commissioner and Dr Bergman as Public Works Commissioner. It argues the choices misaligned with their fields, urging Hillside voters to back Kulish Welsh and Santagata to sustain a two party system.
The Hillside Board of Education addresses a letter in THE HILL SIDE TIMES by Larry Blenden and Joseph Frish about alleged discriminatory practices in issuing season passes for Hillside High School athletic events. The board denies discrimination, requests more information, and invites direct contact to resolve the issue, forwarding a copy to the newspaper editor to maintain accuracy.
Hillside Board of Education official replies to a critic over open caucus meetings and flag salutes. He argues rules prevent public business in regular meetings and cites decades of public service awards and records to support his stance while urging voters to focus on facts over innuendo two weeks before the election.
A reader questions Mrs. DeFilippo, former Board of Education member, about saluting the flag and swearing allegiance while serving as clerk. The letter ponders whether she acts honestly while being compensated and serving under the Hillside school system.
All letters to the editor must be typed or printed and signed by hand with the author's name and address. Letters are limited to 250 words and only one letter per author will be printed each week. The Hillside Times reserves the right to refuse any letter it considers libelous obscene or insulting to any racial or ethnic groups.
The Hillside Times urges end to police fire department gridlock and calls for studying a single public safety department. It argues parity wastes funds, favors merging 70 police with 70 fire personnel, saves money, enables higher pay, faster promotions, and better equipment while reducing taxes. The paper urges courageous politicians to explore the plan.
A Hillside reader denounces Barbara Kulish for a October 16 1975 letter about a Democratic sign and a For Sale notice on a late mother’s home. The writer defends sister Elizabeth Skilton and accuses political opponents of underhanded tactics. The letter condemns personal attacks and urges sticking to issues.
A Hillside citizen for 41 years disputes criticism of the fire department's new ladder truck. An on-site visit at Hollywood Avenue Station confirmed the vehicle fits the bay and demonstrated smooth entry and exit. The writer contends reports of extensive repairs are unfounded and urges residents to verify the facts.
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