THE WESTFIELD LEADER I; >- Serving Westfield Since 1890
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In this issue..."This \$ Westfield" rriur Ti<j m ;,,^ -If- 2 THE WESTFIELD LEADER i; >- Serving Westfield Since 1890 USPS6WM NINETY-NINTH YEAR, NO. 35 Second CUu Pouter Piid WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1989 PubtKhed 20 Pages- •: WnifkM. N.J. livcry Thursday Board of Ed. Awards Bids Illegal Decks Could Be Ron Frigerio Announces For Work on Fieldhouse Condemned by Zoning Bd. Candidacy for Assembly The Westfield Board of Educa- proved by the State. Residents who are unfamiliar decks were carried over until the Former Westfield Mayor Ron tion awarded three bids, under Marie J. Scian, coordinator of with Westfield's Land Use Or- board's April 17 meeting after Frigerio has announced his can- the Capital Bond Issue approved elementary education, personnel dinance regarding the construc- testimony was taken from all didacy for the New Jersey by voters in October, 1965, for and Affirmative Action officer, tion of decks, may find them- parties involved. Assembly. The office is currently construction, plumbing and elec- and Dr. Smith reviewed for the selves forced to tear down ex- During the appeal of the held by Speaker Chuck Hardwick trical work on the school school board a status report on isting decks if the structures Siegel's attorney James B. Flynn who is seeking the office of gover- district's athletic fieldhouse at its work being done by physical were not built with proper produced a petition signed by 72 nor. public meeting Tuesday night. education staff members to re- building permits, according to residents requesting that the rear Mr. Frigerio stated "My ex- "This is good news," said view the physical education pro- the Board of Adjustment. yard depth requirement be perience as a Councilman and School Superintendent Mark gram in grades kindergarten Two alleged illegal decks, one changed from 35 deep to 20 deep, Mayor in Westfield, combined Smith. "We will finally begin through eighth. Working under backing onto the other, became as well as the maximum total lot with my experience as an aide to work on the fieldhouse/training the guidance of Dr. Filomena the focus of the zoning board's coverage requirement of 20% to former Senate President Frank facility and the bids came in well Scuderi, professor emeritus at public meeting Monday evening. 24%, in light of the shallow lot McDermott in the Assembly and under our projections. This will Kean College, the curriculum The appeals of Kenneth and depths in the area of Stevens and my business background will free up remaining capital bond will be revised to provide a more Anita Siege), 905 Cranford Ave., Cranford avenues. (The board assist me in helping New Jersey funds to proceed with other bond coordinated program based on and Sa Hyun Kim and Jong Sim has been known to grant for the current problems and ad- projects still to be completed, the concept of movement educa- Kim of 904 Stevens Ave., for per- variances for rear yard expan- ditional challenges that will con- such as upgrading and improving tion. Next step will be the for- mission to retain their rear yard front us in the decade of the Tamaques Field." mulation of a philosophy state- (contlnund on pagB 15) The fieldhouse bids, totaling ment to be presented to the board Mr. Frigerio is active in many $169,840, were awarded to C.R.S. before summer and development Parking Concerns To Be local activities in addition to his Company of Red Bank for of the curriculum, beginning dur- governmental interests. He is general construction, to Apostle ing the summer months. Addressed by Council past president of Holy Trinity Plumbing of Lake Hiawatha and Elementary School Board of Town Council will meet at 8:30 Place and Central Avenue (by W4R Electric of East Orange. The board accepted, with Education, member of the Board Ron Frigerio Plans for improving the field- regret, the retirement resigna- p.m., Tuesday, March 28, in the Duncan Hill Garden Apart- of Trustees, and former cam- house, which was built for.$31,000 tions of two staff members: Joan regular session. Council is ex- ments). paign chairman of Westfield lege. He and his brother, pected to discuss with residents United Fund, was the 1986 with federal funds in 1936, will be Kahn, high school reading, (continued on the tait poyo of this section) Richard, own A.G.A.,, an In- submitted to the State for ap- writing, English and Basic Skills the parking situations on Trinity Westfield Unico "Man of the surance Agency located in proval. Wililam Foley, assistant Improvement Program teacher, Year," is a member of the Board Westfield. superintendent for business and and Robert Mclntyre, industrial of Trustees of American "I look forward Lo an issue board secretary, said that work arts teacher at Roosevelt Inter- Vavoulis "Throws Hat" Diabetes Association and a oriented campaign ," Mr. on the fieldhouse could begin this mediate School and ,.the high member of the 200 Club of Union Frigerio said, "With the race for summer if the plans are ap- school, County, and past president of The Governor this year, I am sure we Into Bd. of Ed. Ring Home and School Association of will have an opportunity to Holy Trinity School. discuss the problems and receive "To those who wrote so many their guide," said George S. Mr. Frigerio and his wife Janet the important and necessary in- Planning Board Approves eloquent editorials against the Vavoulis, Westfield Board of Ed- have three children, Susan, mar- put from our citizens in the entire (school) budget last year, and to ucation candidate, in his first ried, Gregg, and Cheryl in col- 21st District." those who just talk, I have thrown statement to the Leader. South Ave. Office Building my hat in the ring to give those "As to my educational accom- dissenters an opportunity to vote plishments or record of ex- A site plan -for' a -two-story of- -Ken Marcotte Inc., of 235 Norjh again and let their conscience be perience in education, I can only "Meet the Candidates" fice building on South Avenue Ave., was denied in a 3-3 vote, a answer: "I have four grown chil- was unanimously approved by parking variance on a site plan to dren who, if interviewed, can Is Set for March 30 the Westfield Planning Board at locate approximately a 110 seat answer whether I, as a parent, its regular monthly meeting, restaurant on the second floor of was capable of giving proper Westfield citizens will be able of Women Voters will moderate which was re-scheduled due to his existing restaurant on North guidance, teaching proper prin- to meet the candidates who are the event, which is sponsored by bad weather, Wednesday night, Avenue. ciples, etc., etc., the necessary running for the Westfield Board the Westfield Parent-Teacher March 15. Mr. Marcotte has owned and tools of life to succeed. This I feel of Education on Thursday Council under the direction of Peter Romer and Bruce Egan, operated the restaurant for ap- should be a plus sign." (March 30) at 7:45 p.m., when Marcia Greenwalk and Pat owners of the property at BOB proximately Vk years and came Addressing the issue of the Meet the Candidates Night will Petrik. South Ave., plan to demolish the before the board to seek approval school budget, Mr. Vavoulis be held at Roosevelt In- "These programs enable existing residential structure, of a site plan to increase the said: "Why can't we apply the termediate School. voters to direct questions to can- which is currently being used for seating capacity of his business, same plan that was given to the Six candidates are running for didates after the candidates have office space, and construct a two- by locating additional seating on "Catastrophic Illness (Bill)" by three seats, each for three years, given a short opening statement story office building. The owners the second floor, which is cur- Congress — not to burden every- on the School Board. They are, in and answered preset questions," sought too, "pick up square rently office space. The first floor one — just those who benefit ballot order, Bonnie Murch, said Mrs. Greenwald. "Residents of the restaurant presently seats from it should pay." Carolyn Moran, Susan Fuhrman, are urged to take advantage of footage, and parking," in the con- this opportunity to observe can- struction of the new building. about 42. The proposed site plan, "This plan and proper thinking Donnelt Carr, George Vavoulis adding 110 seats up stairs, would by our state legislature [Chuck and William Barnes. Mrs. Moran didates prior to the April 4 elec- The architect, who designed tion." the site plan, testified that the give a total of 150 seats, Mr. Mar- Hardwick) could be applied to and Dr. Fuhrman are in- cotte said. the $2.5 million insurance in the cumbents. proposed building would be, school budget. Why should some "very fitting here in Westfield," He testified that currently he Public Schools serves anywhere from 20 to 40 taxpayers be burdened to pay for Three candidates — Dr. and that "it would be an improve- their own insurance and then be ment to the site." lunches per day, and approx- Fuhrman, Mr. Vavoulis and Mr. Closed Friday imately 30 to 40 dinners on any taxed to pay for someone else's? Barnes — have indicated that The board unanimously ap- How else can Chuck Hardwick The Westfield Public Schools proved the applicant's site plan. they will be unable to attend (comlniioU on tho lost pnya of this soctlon) George S. Vavoulis actually reduce the property tax Thursday's program. They have will be closed tomorrow (March and really do something?" been given the opportunity to 24) in observance of Good Fri- have videotapes made for show- day.