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< -> PA *' <-> O fi _J ci _J THE WESTFIELD LEADER _! H- The Leading and Most Widely Circulated Weekly Newspaper In Union Couniy USPSI*»M NINETY-FOURTH YEAR, NO. 36 lass Posfaft Ptid WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, APRIL 5. 1984 Publl.h.d II wtiirnid, H-i. Ev«ry Thtir«d»y 20 Pages—25 Cents Voters Support School Funding, Elect Cassidy., Three Newcomers For the first time in budget, and did so by a At the same time, ap- ment program which will capital expense portion by three years, Westfield more than two-to-one proval was given to a provide for a new roof for a a 2,949 to 1,409 tally, a voters approved a school plurality. $309,000 capital improve- section of Roosevelt Junior margin of. 1,540. High School and upgrading of science labs at the high The 1984-85 school budget School Election Returns by Wards school. Three of four candi- is expected to produce a BUDGET WARD1 WARD 2 WARD 3 WARD 4 Abs»nl«* TOTAL dates for three-year terms tax rate for school pur- Current on the school board — pose. s of $1.63 for each $10. 0 Expense Thomas J. Taylor, James of assessed property valua- M. DeClerico and incum- tl0.n- an increase of 11 YES 912 718 625 759 47 3061 bent Gail Cassidy - were P°>nk over the current elected along with George ra e- Translated to a home M. Weimer, who will fill an y.aiued at *"0,000, this in- 322 362 305 338 10 1337 unexpired term of one year ?lcates an increase of $121 on the Board of Education. 'n taxes for schools for VVork is progressing on the dredging of the pond at the depth. While water has been drained for some homeowners. time, inclement weather has retarded the drying-out Tamaques Park this week. The project, delayed by Capital Close to 25 percent of process for the efficient removal of silt, sludge and Top vote-getter on the rain and last week's storm, will remove accumulated Outlay Westfield's registered algae from the bottom of the lake and slightly increase debris required for the renovation of the lake. voters turned out at Tues- ballot of candidates was day's election with about (he only incumbent in the YES 875 693 607 727 47 2949 4,400 voting, compared to race, Mrs. Cassidy, who last year's 3,400 who totalled 3,211 votes. Second NO 340 387 314 358 10 1409 defeated the school budget was DiClerico with 2,406, Jalopies" Denied South Are. Appeal, by 163 votes and forced the and third, Taylor with issue to be decided by the 2,390. Robert C. Huxel was Town Council. forth with 1,952. 3-YEAR TERMS But Board Approves Other Plans The larger-than-usual Weimer won the one- year-term seat by a Residents of the South would be difficult in the Taylor 665 562 512 627 24 2390 turn-out at the polls was posal of an attached to create a new building lot viewed by observers as the margin of 419, defeating Ave./Livingston St. area small space. garage in front of the at 400 Elm St. was also ap- Anthony J. DelDuca Jr. need not fear a traffic The board denied the ap- house. 676 609 501 578 42 2406 result of a combination of proved. Dr. Tibbals DiClerico contests for school board 2,U9 to 1,700. Weimer will "blind spot" at that corner peal in a 5-1 vote, noting in Board member Marilyn recognized the historic and complete the term begun — the Planning Board particular that the applica- Shields suggested that a seats, an augmented cam- aesthetic value of the pro- Cassidy 883 815 670 795 48 3211 paign for budget passage, by Donald Bagger and sub- turned down Bruce tion needed more details on "creative builder" could perty, and made it clear sequently held by Mrs. Williams' application for a improvement of the pro- come up with something that the wall surrounding and efforts by both parent- gas station and car rental perty. Huxel 545 510 395 475 27 1952 teacher groups and the Cassidy by board appoint- that conformed with the the property would re- ment for almost one year. service at 376 South Ave. at Another controversial other houses. She pointed main, and that he and his Westfield Education Monday night's meeting. application was that of out that, unlike the propos- Association to get out the wife would have the final vote. Taylor, DiClerico and Neighbors of the propos- Walter and Audrey ed structure, most houses say on any plans for a 1-YfeAKTERM Mrs, Cassidy will succeed ed business, "Jersey Clarkson, who wish to in the area are made of house on the site. i' The operating expense Harvey Wolfson.Llllis Hull Jalopies," expressed con- create a new building lot at wood, not brick, have a Dr. Tibbals plans to Weimar 704. 558 350 479 28 2119 portion of Ihe budget — and William Vincentsen, cern that there was not 220 Harrison Ave. A one- porch, and have detached remove two accessory $18,195,133 — was approved whose terms have expired. enough room at the site to family house is planned for garages at the side or in by a 3,061 to 1,337 vote, a None of (he three opted to buildings on the property, Del Duca 371 392 434 478 25 1700 accommodate a car rental the lot, requiring front back. but will keep the obser- plurality of 1,724, and the seek reelection this spring. service; Robin Truitt of yard and minimum lot However, as Board vatory. Windsor Aye. commented, depth variances. Chairman Frank Realtor Alfred Rogers "We don't'need anymore Residents of the area Sullebarger noted, "We commented that, Council to Act New Board Members Take Office junkyards in our neighbor- were concerned that the can't dictate aesthetics," "Westfield is lucky Dr. hood." design of the new house The application was ap- Tibbals bought the proper- The board's staff report was incompatible with the proved with one vote ap- ty." concluded that there was older houses in the posed. In turn, board member On Ordinances At Meeting Tuesday little room for storage of neighborhood; much atten- The application of Dr. John Brady quipped, "It's cars, and that traffic flow tion was paid to the pro- and Mrs. Douglas Tibbals too bad he didn't buy the Public hearings and final appropriation tur im- The annual organization St. George Weimer for a property at Cowperthwaite action on ordinances provements to Memorial meeting for the 1984-1985 Four school board single one-year term. and Elm," vacating portions of Col- Pool and acquiring final Westfield Board of Educa- members, Thomas J. Tay- The annual meeting Other hearings included umbus Ave. and Center St., lots in the Ewan tract off tion and the board's lor. James M. DiClerico agenda includes electing a the estate of Walter and legalizing the traffic Prospect St. for possible regular monthly meeting and Gail Cassidy, elected president and vice presi- Frickman at 1015 Ripley signal at the intersection of future town use. .will be held at 8 p.m. on by voters Tuesday, will be dent for the 1984-1985 term, Ave. The subdivision of East Broad St. and Euclid Council is expected to ap- Tuesday, in the board sworn in for three full setting the time and place that lot was granted. Ave. will be held at Tues- prove the appointment of meeting room at 302 Elm three-year term's and for regular school board Joseph F. Dooley and day's 8:30 public session of Henry Callahan to the meetings and designating Francis J. Dooley Jr. will the Town Council Tuesday Board of Appeals, approve an official newspaper for be allowed to subdivide night. emergency repairs for a Budget Passes legal notices. their existing continguous Initial steps will be taken John Deere loader, lots at 220 Harrison Ave. on ordinances approprial- authorize the sale of In Mountainside The regular April Front setback, minimum ing funds for the purchase surplus passenger vehicles business meeting agenda lot size and total ground of various items of equip- and approve a contract for Mountainside voters ap- The current expense includes appointment of proved a $2,647,003 school budget, which is 2.2 per- the teaching, secretarial, coverage were the ment, amending a previous (Continued last cage. th>s sechonj variances granted. budget and elected incum- cent higher than the cur- custodian, administrative Finally, a partnership at bent Patricia Knodel and rent year's, was approved staff and aides for 1984-1985 251 North Ave. West will be PBA lietwjii (iarnc Sunday newcomer Linda by a 366 to 192 vote. and the approval of send- allowed to erect a sign in Schneider to three-year Knodel received 363 ing notice to tenured and variance with town sign Members of the New team will compete against terms on the Board of votes. Schneider 426 in an nontenured staff who will regulations. Jersey Giants football the Westfield Police Education at Tuesday's uncontested race for the not receive a contract for Benevolent Association. school district election. slots on the board. 1984-1985. Mrs. Ernestine Howell, Westfield Community Center program director, Mrs. Louise a All Stars in a benefit Gardner, 92, Mrs. Linda Maggio, executive director, United Fund, and Mrs. Martha basketball game at 2:30 Meister, 90, discuss facility expansion plans. p.m. Sunday in the West- field High School varsity Center Ground Breaking Postponed gym on Dorian Rd.