THE COMMERCIAL You can observe’a lot by just watching. ~ Yogi Berra H e a i i e r THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 Established 1922 OF LYNDHURST Here’s a look at candidates’ positions B y C laude C a ll The race for the town Commissioner ests, we have been able, unlike many Usten and make my own decisions positions in Lyndhurst is clearly a neighboring communities, to control using my conscience as a guide. I heated one, given the controversy of development so we can preserve our humbly ask for your vote. the past several months and the cur­ community. Guida, Smith, Graffam, Gumble, rent field of candidates, which stands Russo, Echols, Carucci, Beirne, Passamano: The first formal steps Take a trip to the at 13 in number. Recently The Leader Haggerty: Lyndhurst has always toward the creation of locally con­ Garden State Mall conducted on-paper interviews with been a wonderful family oriented com­ trolled senior housing at vacant su­ all of the candidates. They were given munity with many traditions, a deep- permarket sites are underway. Five Commissioner Paul Passamano, Jr ., several days to compose their an­ rooted heritage and a powerful sense million dollars Ijias been invested by a Director of the Department of Parks swers and submit them back to us. of local pride. Our team shares in the golf course company to build and and Recreation announces that the Because Mayor James M. Guida is beliefs of these strengths and is com­ donate six new lighted and well- next shopping trip for Lyndhurst Se­ running as part of a group of candi­ mitted to preserving them for genera­ equipped baseball, softball and soc­ nior Citizens will be on Wednesday, dates, along with William F. Smith, tions to come. A close community is cer fields for Lyndhurst’s youth. We May 2 to the Garden State Mall in Thomas B. Graffam, Mark S. Gumble a valuable asset which cannot be re­ w ill see an end of garbage being Paramus. and Paul Passamano, Jr., they were placed. Our community has been trucked into Lyndhurst from outside Seniors will leave from the Town Hall t-roto, uee wira-uay asked to submit their responses as a home to many generations of fine fami­ the area. We must encourage con­ Park (Delafield Avenue) promptly at Play ball! - Lyndhurst Little League kicked off their season April 22 with group. This was likewise true for Pe­ lies who have made Lyndhurst their trolled growth by businesses, that 9:15 a.m. and leave Garden State Mall the annual parade and opening day ceremonies. ter Russo, who is running with home and have contributed greatly to both share our values and make life at 2:30 p.m. and returning to Michael F. Echols, Jr., Stephen P. making it the proud community it is. It better for our people, while generat­ Lyndhurst at 3 p.m. Carucci, Joseph F. Beirne' and Brian is this quality that attracts many new ing more business property taxes, al­ To sign- up, call the Parks Depart­ Lawsuit against the mayor C. Haggerty. Ida Opacity, Dempsey J. families to our town who recognize lowing for further reduction of Mu­ ments at 804-2482. There will be only Urgolo and John Drzymkowski, who this, appreciate it and desire to be a nicipal property taxes for residents. one bus, therefore reservations will ran without running mates, were part of our town in a day when these Finally, we w ill continue to create be first come first serve basis. deemed ‘totally without merit’ B y Claude C all asked to submit individual responses. attributes are hard to find. A town is tough local laws to keep crime down Day at casino planned A Superior Court judge on April 19 isting board, in fact, has become di­ Candidates were told that their re­ more than just its geographical bor­ and keep Lyndhurst safe and secure. dismissed a claim made by Lyndhurst vided into two factions, one led by sponses would be printed verbatim, ders. It is made up of people who work Russo, Echols, Carucci, Beirne, Commissioner Paul Passamano, Jr ., Commissioner candidate Ida Opacity Mayor Guida and the other by Com­ with minor edits for clarity and/or and live together and share in one Haggerty: It is important to keep our Director of the Department of Recre­ that Mayor James M. Guida should missioner Peter Russo. On the day of space, and that personal attacks would another's lives. A town’s greatest as­ town clean, safe, affordable and de­ ation announces that there w ill be an be removed from public office because the ruling, Russo's team conducted a be removed altogether. set is its people. Certainly, we all share sirable. By working together, we can Atlantic City Trip to the Show Boat of a shoplifting conviction in 1987. city-wide mailing of flyers bearing a a deep-rooted love for our town and preserve this for our children. We can­ Casino on Thurs, April 26. Question 1: Explain your platform In making her ruling, Judge Marguer­ picture of Guida with the words “Con­ want to preserve our sense of family not allow it to be overdeveloped. In­ This trip is open to any Township in 15 words or less. ite T. Simon said that Opacity’s case victed Thief’ stamped over it. and community. Lyndhurst has al­ stead, we must work at ensuring that Resident 21 years of age and older. Ida Opacity: Reinstate work ses­ was “ totally without merit” and For her part, Opacity feels that the ways been a wonderful town in which any new development is in keeping Tickets go on sale at the Parks De­ sions. Insist that all commissioners pointed out several points that she matter is far from over. “ 1 don’t think to raise a family. It is home to many with our community’s image. The partment from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (only) learn to read and understand the town­ found germane to her ruling. One was the judge was fair,” she said. “ This is memories and shared moments that elected officials must work with our and every day thereafter at the same ship budget. that Guida’s statutory requirement to going to continue on, and we are put­ áre irreplaceable. All of us desire to local merchants, which are the back­ time. No exceptions will be made. give up his position was waived in ting in an appeal to a higher court.” Dempsey Urgolo: It is imperative pass on to the future generations the bone of our economy. A Merchant’s Tickets are $ 15 with a coin return of that we, as a community, keep 1988 by a judge in Ocean County. Opacity’s attorney, Kim Smith of the many fine qualities of one of the last Association should be formed to ad­ $15. Buses will leave promptly at 8 a.m. Lyndhurst a safe and affordable com­ Another was the fact that Guida’s firm lacullo & Martino, LLC , did not, small towns where no one is a stranger dress the needs of the small business from the Town Hall Park. munity. conviction has since been expunged, as of press time, return a call placed and each looks out for and cares for person. Grant money, which is avail­ Further information, please call the John Drzymkowski: Sidewalk con­ which means that, technically, it no to his office. the other. able through State and Federal grants, Recreation Department at 804-2482. struction, refurbish Lewandowski longer exists. “ This record has been “ We’re not stupid," Opacity said. O p acity: Lyndhurst has many needs to be sought after to rebuild Park, clean streets and sidewalks, expunged,” Simon said to the specta­ “ Where is the documentation on the strong points. The first is the voice of local business districts, help our mer­ children’s safety, downtown revital­ You can learn about tors in the courtroom. “ Any further expunged record?” When queried on the people, they must be allowed to chants and attract new businesses to ization, senior housing. discussion of this matter w ill be con­ this matter, Spagnuolo said that Town­ be heard at all meetings. The people fill the many empty stores which are osteoporosis for free Guida, Smith, Graffam, Gumble, sidered a disorderly persons criminal ship Attorney James J. Guida is in need to elect honest women and men lining our main streets. Our building The Lyndhurst Health Department, Passamano: Experienced and mature offense and the parties will be fined possession o f the document and that in order for their best interests to codes need to be uniform so that new leadership. Proven results in less under the direction o f Commissioner accordingly.” he is moire than willing to show it to come first. The second strong point construction is in keeping with the Thomas B . Graffam, has announced taxes and crime. Commitment to The statute to which Opacity’s suit anyone who asks. The younger Guida is our children. They are the stem of image of a small-town family commu­ an educational program for os­ Lyndhurst’s values. refers, and which Simon cited in her was not town attorney at the time of our community and I need to make nity. Traffic, parking difficulties and teoporosis. Byong Park, a doctor at Russo, Echols, Carucci, Beirne, ruling, bans people convicted o f of­ the incident and acted as his father’s sure that their environment is a safe over development need to be ad­ Haggerty: We are committed to keep­ United Medica) in Lyndhurst has fenses “ involving dishonesty” from attorney in the case, which is why the one.