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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1977
Page
9
The Times weekly issue notes editor Moses Thomas and publisher role. It lists publication cadence Thursday, contact number 973.0207, and address Breed 31 Misi NJ 07206. Subscription price cited as 6.50 per year and 87.50 outside New Jersey. Friday appears as a publication reference.
Letter questions the Hillside fiscal spendings on Blue Ribbon Inn lawsuits and Green Acres grants. It accuses the Township Committee and Mayor Baldassano of excessive legal costs and outlays, demands detailed accounting of building and recreation costs, and urges budget cuts and taxpayer consideration.
A town resident criticizes the Mayor for withholding information from the Township Committee about insufficient funds for pool repairs. They question communication gaps, note the $10 010 cost, and worry about the Mayor’s Assembly bid and potential unequal treatment among commissioners.
The Times states editors will trim overly long letters and require brevity. Letters must be kept within a 250 word maximum and refrain from detailing any racial, ethnic, or religious group. The policy applies to all submissions regardless of content.
Seeks township attorney guidance to mobilize community rights and oppose a Maple Avenue liquor store and bar. Questions cover legal tactics, measures to block approvals, and avoiding conflicts of interest with Alcoholic Beverage Commission appointments. Ends with a critical fiscal policy critique of local leaders and national debt.
The writer questions Alcoholic Beverage Commission investigations and proposes rapid city level handling within 40 days. The letter advocates forming a partnership to develop a casino hotel in Atlantic City, claiming city property access and street or parking adjustments can be arranged to support the project.
In a Sept 1 1977 issue letter, Allian Brod of the Essex County Council Jewish War Veterans decries court protections for criminals and defends respect for the pledge of allegiance. He laments perceived lax enforcement, cites mugging and rape cases, criticizes judges and politicians, and proposes a controversial casino hotel project near Bader Field or Columbus Park with backing from Philadelphia and New York, including a private top-floor club and future buyout terms. He asks readers for reaction and suggests legal involvement.
Plainfield driver fined 50 for no insurance license revoked six months. Thomas Mills arraigned for delinquency of a minor with hearing set later and bail continued. Frank Smith arraigned on assault and battery, awaiting Grand Jury action. John McAdams fined 215 for DUI with 60 day license revocation. Coppage fined 50 for careless driving and leaving accident on Garden State Parkway. Durant fined 65 for speeding on Interstate 78. Norton found guilty of assault battery and possession of controlled substance, fined 50 each. Oscar Freeman awaiting Grand Jury on weapon charge. Anne Donnelly fined 75 for possession of controlled substance. Steven Blue fined 100 for larceny. Philpott, Blyd fined 50 each for driving without license and possession of no license.
A community breakfast praised campaign drive tactics for Vincent Baldassano in Hillside while a Superior Court writ of execution targets property in Hillside. The sale, set for October 5, 1977, lists 1456 Tranttin Street as the subject with an estimated due of 5976.08 and sheriff oversight by Ralph Oriscello.
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