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PI Ol USPS 6S00M NINE ~ 'EAR, NO. 27 Second Citsi Pottage Paid WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1984 Publiibt* •tWnlfield, N. J.- Evirr Thurrttr 18 Pages-25 Cents

u sr s • -. ^bruary Sessions to Determine School Budget Could Site of Proposed New, Library Sites for a possible new currently being studied for Raise Taxes 10% library facility will be ex- their design and construc- The Westfield Board of $250,000 in interest earned provement amount of are currently 1.52 points or plored at a public meeting tion and architects of some Education released this on investment of school $804,000 to reroof Roosevelt $1,672 and to support the of the library board's of these structures will be week a "working draft" funds. Junior High School, to tentative school budget, its building and grounds com- asked to submit bids for calculation of the esti- If the tentative budget is enlarge the library/media capital outlay and debt mittee at 8 p.m. Thursday, the preliminary site and mated school taxes propos- approved as a final school center at the high school service, school taxes would Feb. 9, according to Har- building design, plans, ed to support a "tentative" budget by the school board, and to upgrade and update be 1.67 tax points or $1,837. rison T. Watson Jr., chair- elevation and estimated school budget for 1984-1985. school taxes would in- three science labs at the According to Leo Sen us, man. The session is cost. According to the "draft" crease 10.7% over the pres- high school. The total the school board will scheduled for the Hopkins Architects should be calculation, the local ent school tax assessment. amount of school funds discuss the income calcula- Room in the library, but if familiar with the site, Wat- school property tax call The tentative budget would reflected on the income tion at its next public board need exists for larger son added, and said that would be $19,294,737 to help require 1.67 tax points, an side of the school budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. space, will be moved to the three architects who support a tentative increase of 15 points over ($22,974,397) includes 14 at 8 p.m. in the board another meeting room in proposed plans for on-site $301,681 to pay off debts for meeting room at 302 Elm the Municipal Building. $22,974,397 school budget the present 1.52 tax points. expansion, which were re- for next year. The remain- At the Jan. 17 public school bonds approved by St. The meeting is open to This is the first step in a jected either because they ing $3,679,660 funding of the meeting, the Board of townspeople at previous the public. process which is expected were inappropriate for the tentative budget would Education approved a elections. "We are preparing to begin with the selection site or would increase come from $2,927,698 in tentative school budget in The average assessment answers to several ques- of a site and naming of an operating costs, would be state aid, $291,962 in the amount of $22,667,716. of a home in Westfield cur- tion that have been asked architect to formulate invited to submit bids for federal aid and federal This includes $21,863,716 rently is about $110,000. about proposed expend- plans and cost estimates new library construction. block grants, $210,000 in for current expenses and a School taxes on that so- itures in the tentative and culminate with the Library trustees have set rentals and tuition and separate capital im- called average assessment (Continued last page, this semen) submission of library plans aside funds from its fines to the voters in a referen- account for this purpose, Tentative Sources of Revenue and Calculation of School Tax Rate dum next November. Watson said, thus v Criteria of several sites, eliminating the necessity Budget Fropoaed Budget including any suggested by of going to the Town Coun- 1983-84 1984-65 Increaae residents at the Feb. 9 cil for an appropriation TOTAL BUDCET ipi712 $22,974, 397 51,864,665 • meeting, will be examined this phase. Watson explain- View of the 1.88 acre north end of Mondowaskin Park which is under consideration as teaa Estimated Revenuee by the building and ed that the scope of service a site for a new library. State Aid grounds committee which arrangement sought at this Following a library board grounds committee will utilizing present facilities Formula 51,400, 373 51,594,968 preliminary step is similar Transportation 217,.068 245,082 will make a decision on the meeting April 26, the issue consider the following site in the Municipal Building Atypical Progran 1,017,,566 1,033,943 site at another public ses- to functions performed by will be presented to the proposals: as an adult library and Building Frogras 3,,756 11,077 sion Feb. 16. Its site recom- the Hillier Group of Capital Iisproveoent Aid 50 -0- Town Council which is ex- • The northern section of Grant School as a Other State Aid 42,,608 ' 42,608 mendation will be submit- Princeton which deals pected to ordinance a ques- Mindowaskin Park, a 1.88 children's library, has Restored Aid (1982-63) 48,,825 2, 730, 246 2,927,,698 ted for a vote to the primarily with concepts. tion to be posed as a acre tract owned by the been abandoned because it Memorial Library board of The architect awarded referendum to voters in the town; could create operational Rentala, tuition, Kile. 160,,000 210,000 trustees at its monthly the bid at the Feb. 23 Federal Aid 277 ,281 . 241,462 Nov. 6 election. • The Grant School pro- problems, Watson explain- 50,500 meeting Feb. 23. An ar- library board meeting will perty at East Broad St. and ed. Federal Block Crant 50 ,500 chitect also will be selected In addition to any loca- Earned Intereat 300,000 250,000 be given until mid-April to tions citizens may propose Stanley Ave. which was The concept of a new ex- Fund Balance Appropriation 125,000 __912j,781 751 ,962 at the session. • submit the preliminary for a new library next closed as an elementary panded library goes back TOTAL REVENUES 2J,643,,027 3,679 ,660 36,633 Libraries in the area are design and cost estimate. Thursday, the building and school in June, 1980, andseveral ytars. has since been leasodto the In im,t» library-study Catholic Community Ser- committee* appointed by (Tan Uvy-T«« C«U) vices Wr the Mt. Carmel former Mayor Alexander Guild School by the Board S. Williams evaluated the ASSESSED VALUE (aa of Jan.10) 5l,l»7 ,35} ,800 $1,133,211 .900 of Education; needs of the library and • Columbus School at 742 recommended "the idea of School Tax Rao (Folnta) Per SI00 Valuation 1,52 9.67* Grandview Ave. which was constructing a completely 1983 T.x Calculation 1.52 per 100 x 110,000 - $1,672 closed in June of 1973 as an new library on a new site 1994 Tax Calculation 1.67 j*r 100 x 110,000 • 1,837 elementary school to com- as the ultimate solution (to Iftcreaae $ 165 ply with State .mandates to unsatisfactory conditions achieve racial balance in in the present library)..." the Westfield\ school The committee urged that RM-3 Zone, Budget Cap on Feb. 23 Deadline district; \ the library board of • Elm St. Field bn the 1 trustees request funds Council Agenda easterly side of Elm St. from the Town Council to For Board Aspirants between Orchard aricl- engage a professional con- A public hearing and mini-park on Central Ave., Westfield citizens in- school board members for Walnut Sts., owned by the sultant to perform a final action on a new RM-3 recognition of Councilman terested in running for four three years which are stag- Board of Education; and feasibility study on land Zone and the introduction Ray Stone's service as seats on the school board in gered so that each year • Working with the Board acquisition and construc- of an ordinance establish- chairman of the Neigh- the April 3 annual school three of the nine terms ex- of Education, expansion of tion costs. ing a 6.5 percent cap for the borhood Improvement As- election have until Thurs- pire. This year, there is an the Westfield High School . As a result, Fry Con- 1984 municipal budget are sociation, submitta! of an day, Feb. 23, to file a additional one year term library at its campus on sultants, hired for the expected to highlight Tues- application for a recycling nominating petition. up for election - this is to Dorian Rd. study, concluded in a day's 8:30 p.m. session of grant, issuance of raffle The policy making body complete the three year A split site proposal, (Continued last page, this section) the Town Council. licenses and authorization for Westfield's nine public term begun by Donald Other action on the ten- for the sale of excess schools is the nine-member Bagger in 1982. Gail Councilman to Oppose Plans tative budget include con- passenger vehicles owned Board of Education. Cassidy was appointed by tract acceptance for a by the town. Westfield citizens elect the school board in May to Eliminating #141 Bus Service fill one year of Bagger's The possibility of using the Grant School property for new library construction is unexpired term when he 'Weather" School or Not? resigned after serving one among sites to be examined at public meeting Thursday, Feb. 9. Councilman Richard press NJT for continuation Bagger will represent of the bus service at least "Weather" or not to go to (710am), WERA (1590 am) Board Channel of Subur- year. The third and final Family Living Outline Available Westfield at a public hear- during peak hours. school when a snow storm and WJDM (1530 am). ban Cablevision year of that term is to be ing in Newark Wednesday Residents who have addi- or other inclement weather WVNJ, listed in the school (designated as 29 on the filled by citizens at the polls in April. Copies of a "nine-page gested curriculum to' the made available to in- concerning New Jersey tional input are asked to hits Westfield is the big calendar as a broadcasting converter) will also an- curriculum outline which. Westfield health cur-, terested Westfield citizens Transit's proposal to convey their ideas at Tues- question on some of these station, no longer an- nounce school closing or The three school board shows a comparison of the • riculum for grades seven for community input. eliminate service of the day night's 8:30 p.m. ses- winter mornings. The nounces Westfield school delayed openings. members whose three- State family living sug- through twelve are being A copy has been placed #141 bus here. sion of the Town Council in answer can be had by closings or delayed open- Parent-Teacher groups year terms expire this year in each school, in the According to New Jersey the Municipal Building. listening to three radio sta- ings. at each school have are Lillis Hull, Bill Memorial Library and in Transit, 16 daily riders The Route 141 cessation tions, a TV station, the The Community Bulletin (Continued Sast pace, this section) I Continued U»$i page, (his section) the Administration along a route along New is the second bus concern Town's air raid siren and Building at 302 Elm St. Providence Rd. and Moun- to hit Westfield riders in the telephone. Red Cross to Hold "Anyone interested in , tain Ave. will lose service about as many weeks. At Regularly scheduled obtaining a copy can do so as a result. the previous session of school days may be (Continued last page, this section) Bagger is expected to (Coniimii'd usl psge. mis soclion) cancelled or may begin at Blood Drive Tomorrow 10 a.m. for a "delayed opening" when snow or The Westfiel'd/Mountainside chapter of the other serious conditions American Red Crosswill hold a blood drive, open to prove dangerous to staff the public, from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow at and students on their way .Children's Specialized Hospital on New Providence to and from school. Road in Mountainside. The decision to close No appointment is necessary to donate at the Feb. school or to open it at 10 3 blood drive, offered in conjunction with New a.m. is made between 5 Jersey Blood Services. and 6 a.m. by the The donation process takes less than an hour from superintendent of schools. registration through refreshments. After a medical When school is called off, history is taken, each donor is given a mini-physical the Westfield Fire Depart- consisting of temperature, pulse, and blood ment sounds the Town air pressure. A trained staff of nurses and volunteers raid siren at 7 a.m. for one are on hand to ensure that the donation process is as and a half minutes. An- comfortable as possible. -*«. nouncements are broad- All area residents between the ages of 17 and 66 cast over the following are eligible to donate if they are in good health and three radio stations: WOR weigh at least 110 pounds. Seventeen year olds must have written consent of a parent or guardian. Today's Index ARC/NJBS suppies blood to 65 central and nor- Classic Studio Business Directory U Gives Town New Map. Westfield Major Ronald Frigerio joins members of the thern New Jersey hospitals each year. Further in- Church 14 Chamber of Commerce's executive board to proclaim the week of Feb. 5 "Westfield formation is available from the Westfield/- Classified 6-9 Chamber of Commerce Week." The week will culminate with the Chamber's annual Mountainside chapter of the American Red Cross Editorial •1.5 Public Notices 15 dinner dance on Feb. 10. With the Mayor are, from left, Mitch Evans, Gail Trimble, on Elm St. Obituaries 10 BUI Moore, Dennis Rogers, Chamber President Warren Horden, Chamber executive __ __^ Social 11-13 director Susan Jardine, and Tony Annese. Not pictured nre Norman Greco and Bill The Elm St. field opposite Foodtown is another location being looked at as a location Sports 14-18 Kuchar. for possible library construction. Page 2 THKWKSTHKl.i)(N.J.) I.KADKK, iiU'KSIMY, KKIIKI'AKV 2, 1984 Promotes (iraiip Siwks Documentation Parent-Teacher Council Urges "Quit Smoking9 Of L(nal Italian History Board of Education Candidacies Sessions The Westfield Historical Society, in conjunction Westfield PTC addressed 7:45 p.m. with Westfield UNICO, will present a Night of the upcoming Board of • Tuesday, April 3 — An- Italian History in Westfield. A "Quit Smoking" pro Education elections at its nual election, polls open Many hours of work have gone into research on gram will be offered for thi January meeting. The from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. this project, but the committee is still looking for spring semester at Union critical importance of sup- Mrs. Alice Dillon, documents, pictures, and comments from the lime County College's Cranford porting qualified can- former Board of Education period of 1890 through 1900. Such information may Campus, it was announce) didates for board positions member currently serving be sent to Westfield UNICO, P.O. Box 11, Vestlield, today by Robert M. Sherr and, conversely, the lack of as legislation chairperson N.J. 07090, or delivered to James Caldoni at 218 Westfield health officer. people willing to serve in for PTC, made the follow- East Broad St. this capacity in recent ing statement when asked The information deadline is Feb. 15. The presen- The program is thi years, were discussed. A to comment on her years of tation will be held at Edison Jr. High School on cooperative effort of thi committee chaired by Mrs. service: "Having already March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Union County Health Of Eloise Mason, PTC ad- served in several PT posi- (l.issu Studio ficers' Association, th visor, proposed that two tions, I wanted to become Stale Realtors' I'resident Normun (Joldberj; presents award pUiqucs to rctiriiiK Of- division of continuing candidates coffees be held, involved directly with the ficers mid directors of Westfield Hoard of Realtors: From left, Henry !<• St'liwierinjj, education and communit; in addition to the two Mrs Alice Dillon, former decision making aspect, Olga Graf, Betty Thiel, Walter K. Kikhart, Hof-er 1). I,ove, Alfred l\ Holers and services of Union Count; forums supported jointly Board of Education for Westfield schools. Serv- .lames J. Davidson. College, and the American with the League of Women member, pictured above in ing on the board provided Lung Association of Cen- Voters. the board room, Elm this opportunity. During tral New Jersey Inc. Street School, urges this period of declining Realtors Install Officers Mrs. Kathy Mulvaney, qualified Westfield enrollment and related im- The program will consist PTC president, has made residents to consider can- pact on staff, program and The Weslfieid board of into office; Betty Thiel, dent New Jersey Associa- of three-sessions which wil" public the following infor- didacy in the upcoming budget, it is my hope that Realtors' officers and president; Roger I). Love, tion of Realtors, presented be offered four times dur mation in hopes that elections. thoughtful citizens involve directors/were installed at first vice president; Alfred special award plaques to ing the spring semester. residents will mark their themselves in ensuring the annual installation G. Rogers, second vice 19ti:i officers; Walter E. calendars: Deadline for registering continued excellence in meeting at the Westwood president; James J. - Ekhart, president; Betty • Thursday, Feb. 23 — to vote in School Board education for our children The first program is elections. Kesturant in Oarwood Jan, son, treasurer; Olga Graf, Thiel, first vice president; scheduled for three Satur- deadline for filing of by running for the Board of 17. secretary; Walter K. Myra Wood, second vice days, Feb. 4, 11, and 18 nominating petitions for • Thursday, March 22 — Education. I am confident Donald Macix>od, vice Kckhart, director; Henry president; Olga Graf, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Board of Education can- PTC's Candidates Day that, like myself, these president, Seventh L. Sehwiering, director; secretary; James J. The remaining programs didates. — Washington School, 9 citizens will find their serv- District, New Jersey and Hank Friedrichs, Davidson, treasurer are scheduled for: March • Feb. 23 is also the last a.m. ice to Westfield challeng- Association of Realtors, director. Roger D. Love, director Slim Goodbody with Captain Kangaroo Slim mentl> 1, 8, and 15; April 2, 9, and date to file for absentee • Thursday, March 29 — ing, worthwhile and re- swore the following slate Norman (ioldl>i>rg,presi- Alfred G. Rogers, director p