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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1995
Page
1
Explosive Independence Day guide outlines parades and fireworks across the region. Warm weather plans invite families to pack baskets and blankets for outdoor celebrations while cautions about stay awake remedies surface amid a glossy Foods Coming Sunday feature on top regional golf, the Western Open. Main office numbers provided.
Matteson officials support Cook County GB tax classification to attract an undisclosed metallurgical manufacturer. The village board discussed a possible burn square foot facility at South Gate Commerce Center behind Menards on Cicero Avenue with plans for 125000 square feet if the project proceeds. The company is considering two other sites and seeks village backing before committing, while officials note mixed development can broaden the tax base and create full time jobs beyond the current retail emphasis.
Olympia Fields rejects a motion to hire a village administrator with only two of seven trustees in support. Trustees Crawford and Ryza favored the admin at up to 60000 yearly, while the majority were content with current operations. The village president opposed adding another layer of government, urging use of local talent and participatory democracy. A related agenda item about a Vollmer Road commercial development was postponed after questions about a plan commission report.
Rich Township High School District 227 board member Clare Charzewski announced plans to resign at the June 19 meeting amid a move to Rhode Island with her husband. She says the July 17 meeting will formalize her departure, effective upon replacement on August 7. Charzewski has served four years and led the redistricting effort, with three Rich Central graduates in her family.
Matteson trustees, after a week’s meeting on financing, appear ready to back the 100 acre Commons project south of Vollmer Road between I 57 and Cicero Avenue. The mixed use site includes apartments, offices, retail, hotels, and a new village hall and aims to become the town center.
Two sisters 19 and 23 allege guards failed to remove August Schroeder after a first fight at the New World Music Theatre Saturday. Police say Schroeder, 24, of Broadview, was arrested and charged with three counts of battery after a second confrontation that left a man with a concussion and the two women assaulted.
Richton Park trustees approved a 36 000 reduction in the police pension levy from 210 739 to 174 739 to satisfy a 5 percent state tax cap. Village Manager David Niemeyer and Finance Director Timothy Hammond explained the cut preserves required funding levels while aligning with state law and local finances. A related board meeting delay occurred due to a matter involving former resident Joseph Petreikis.
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