,' r Copyrigb>-Tbt Red Bank Reciter, Inc., 1985. DIAL 741-0010 MONJIOUTH COUNTY'S HOME TVEWSPAPER FOR 87 YEARS NO, 125 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1965 .7c PER COPY PAGE ONE Largest System in County — 6 Towns May Join Plan Middletown Sewer Authority By FRANK W. HARBOUR Although estimates have fluctuated, a total regional system The mayor and committeenien said they feared delegating could Issue general obligation bonds for so many millions of MIDDLETOWN — This township will form a sewer authority without an ocean outfall line, is likely to cost $23 million to $25 such power to a non-elected body, and were concerned that dollars." —the largest in Monmouth County—early next year. million, and with an ocean line could reach the $27 million to sewer system costs, under an authority, would mount Committeeman-elect Edward P. Makely—"I most strongly, The fact was confirmed last night by the 19B6 all-Republican 30 million figure. Delay after delay in getting the multi-million-dollar pro- support the authority concept. It is the only way to bond and .administration. The action, which will be initiated, as Mayor In a six-town region, the first stage gallonage is estimated gram off the ground, and realization of the complexities of the it will mean a more efficient sewer system." Ernest G^ Kavalek pat it, "as soon in January as possible," at eight million—and the' final stage, up to 15 million. problem, has changed minds. Committeenien said their opinions will not be changed by will be unanimous. This compares to an estimated cost of $17.6 million for the Comments last night: township auditor Joseph J. Seaman, who opposes an authority It will end six months of soul-searching on the controversial Northeast Monmouth County Regionel Sewer Authority system Mayor Kavalek—"The sewer program has become so vast on grounds that it would Ke too costly. issue, and, hopefully, members of the governing body agree, will —and to a .gallonage estimate for that system of 5 to 5% million. I am convinced the only answer is an authority. I have con- The committee will meet with Mr. Seaman next week to get the bogged-down municipal sewer program under way at . The Northeast Regional unit includes Little Silver, Mon- sulted experts on this, outside the county, and am certain this discuss financing. top speed. ' . mouth Beach, West Long Branch, Shrewsbury, Fair Haven and is the best approach." SALARY CONTROLS , It is likely, in coming months, that some degree of re-- Ooeanpbrt. - . • . COMMITTEE CANT HANDLE "In the ordinance creating the authority," commented CommUteeman Douglas R. Burke—"I have been convinced gionalizatlon will take place—the region could total as many '.. That authority is now in the final engineering stage. Mayor Kavalek, "we can and will include certain built-in con- as six towns. for some time that the work load on Township officials requires trols, including a ceiling on executive salaries, so that salaries But even if no other municipality joins Middletown, the LAMB AND COFFEY - the creation of an authority. No Township Committee could will not be exorbitant." A Middletown authority was first proposed in June by gewer district will be ttie largest in the county. effectively handle a sewer program of this scope, particularly t The lalary limitations could be changed' by subsequent Cost of the Middletown program alone is estimated at $20 Herbert F. Coffey, Jr., and Vincent P. Lamb, members of the in the construction phase." ordinance revision. million, with an estimated sewer gallonage flow of six million local Board of Health. Committeeman Harold K. Foulks—"An authority will be the Regarding the argument that sewer authority bond interest per day. - The Initial reaction was vehement opposition on the part most efficient means of carrying out our program. There is costs will be higher, governing body members agree that this $23 TO $25 MILLION of most officials, apathy by others. now no question of that." , . ' factor can be offset by greater efficiency and speed in con- If the five other towns-Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, An authority, under state statute, would be autonomous, Committeeman-eleot Joseph M. Malavet—"An authority can stiuction, thus reducing the cost escalation factor—a point which Marlboro, Colts Neck and Holmdel join, costs and gallonage although its members would be appointed by the Township issue revenue bonds in large amounts and the bonds would be has been stressed by Mr. Lamb and Mr. Coffey. will be significantly higher. Committee. •elf-liquidating. I doubt that the township (without an authority) (See SEWER, Page 3) ^ County to Remove Thrill Hill'; Curbs Speeds, Posts New Signs FREEHOLD - Reacting to Thrill Hill on South Laurel Ave., road. and. posted new warning feet and drops off as sharply, cause rights of way on either width of 80 feet is required. mounting criticism in the wake of Middletown Township. signs with reduced speed maxi- will be substantially lowered "as side of the hill will have to be Decision Halted Saturday's quadruple fatal ac- As a temporary expedient, the mum of 35 miles an hour. soon as possible." obtained. The county's decision to elimir „ cident, the' Monmouth County county engineer's office painted Freeholders said the grade of Immediate action can't be Litigation will be necessary if nate the hill was greeted en- Board of Freeholders announced solid yellow "no passing" lines the 30-foot high crown, which taken, said Freeholder Charles I. county efforts are delayed. Two thusiastically by police and mu- yesterday it would knock down in the narrow, two-lane county rises to its peak in about 300 SSmiti h Director of Highways, be- properties are involved. A total nicipal officials in Middletown, Holmdel and Raritan Townships hrough which the road runs. Fort Commander Takes Initiative' But if the signs and tines ^re. xpected to deter thrill seek»w, they said, they are being wastert 'Those signs won't do a dajftn bit of good," said Middletown Police Chief Raymond T. WalU Cipilian-MilitaryCommitteePlaning. 'The county might as well take them down and put them back in the storage bin," commented Holmdel' Chief Joseph W. Phillips. Adopted by Latta* Freeholders Holmdel Mayor Alfred C. Poole, who with Middletown and. Raritan Mayors Ernest G: K FREEHOLD - A plan for a But Gen. Latta said he is tak- "1. Establishment of an effec- arid actual problems of mutual grams of mutual interest." lek and Marvin Olinsky had "deV* elvilian committee to help pro- ing the initiative because of the tive two-way communications concern. Qen. La(t» said,th«,executive the hiU on mote Fort Monmouth and also fort's many interests and needs network between the fort and the "3. Development of plans to group "will represent primary will 4ave an support Monmouth 'County's re- in the community. community. ..,' ; solve problems. : functional, areas of vital interest %-'i.- •' ' - lated economy was adopted yes- Attending the lurtcheon at th< "2. Identification of potential "4, Planning and executing pro- (See CIVILIAN, Page .3) terday with a couple of changes 1 llooklng: for American Hotel were Rep. Jame. a thrill may see it," Mr. Poole from the original blueprint. J. Howard, state Sen. Richard R DOWN THE BLUE AND GREY LINE — Carefully in- Following a closed door lun- Stout, Assemblyman Alfred N declared, "he certainly won't spoctinj State Trboptfr Leo Coakley of tha Colts Naclc cheon with the Board, of Free- Beadleston and Assemblymen County Issues College take heed." Barracks it Troop-Commander Philip Wittcoff of Prince- holders, several county officials elect Joseph Azzollna and Ja Freeholder Marcus Daly called and military representatives, S. Coleman, Surrogate Donald J on Traffic Engineer Henry Ney, ton. The personnel inspection was a part of an annual Brig. Gen. William B. Latta, Cunningham, Undersheriffs P Jr., to conduct an immediate sur- detailed examination yettarday by the troop commander. Fort Monmouth commandant, an- Paul Campi and Isaac Reiff, sne vey to determine whether there (Sea story and other pictures on Page tJl . nounced that he will form the Edward J. Broege, "the countj Report With No Comment are similar unsafe attractions for committee with the freeholders' treasurer. young, thoughtless motorists. co-operation. In a prepared statement hand- FREEHOLD — A study com- two-year program to provide the lege whereby the Board of Trust- Children being children," he ed to reporters after the lun- said, "means that when you take Move Set in Long Branch It will be non-partisan, will be mittee report calling for estab- post-secondary education needs ees of the county college would known as the Fort Monmouth cheon, the general said the com-lishment of a two-year county one hill away from them they of 800-1000 high school graduates continue the support now being will go looking for another." Advisory Committee, and will be mittee would be made up of college program was made pub- immediately. started with an 11-member "ex- prominent citizens within the lic by the Monmouth County (See COLLEGE, Page 3) county. He added: 2. Monmouth County is fortu- (See THRILL HILL, Page 3) ecutive group." Board of Freeholders yesterday nate in having located within its WillNameRand When suggested by Gen. Latta's "While the freeholders and (thewithout comment. bounds Monmouth College with predecessor, Maj. Gen. Frank. W. general) . consulted on tin Freeholder Director Joseph C its Junior College Division and Moorman, such t. citiiens liaison makeup, the general will be fre should utilize to the fullest the committee would have been a to invite individuals of his own Irwin said the board will take no action until after discussion early educational opportunities pro- product of the Board of Free- choosing.