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Spending Plan Trimmed to $65.3 Million by ED COONEY Broad Spectrum of Areas Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 26, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS BOE Okays $714,543 Budget Reduction; Spending Plan Trimmed to $65.3 Million By ED COONEY broad spectrum of areas. Board mem- the first grade level. 25 students, school officials said. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ber and Finance Committee Chair- The district’s class size policy for policy also states that “the lower range WESTFIELD — The Board of Edu- man Richard Solomon said, “We did the elementary level states that all should be in the primary grades,” cation (BOE) unanimously approved a not want to cut existing programs.” classes should be in the range of 18 to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 reduction in the amount of $714,543 to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wil- the 2005-2006 school budget at its liam Foley added, “We have attempted meeting Wednesday, May 18. to spread the cuts across different Savings on the budget, which was programs and grade levels.” defeated in a local election on April Dr. Foley then launched into a de- Officials to Participate 19, will amount to approximately $70 tailed explanation of the various cuts per household. The revised operating in the budget. budget of $65,331,148 represents an The most significant portion of the In Tax Reform Forum increase of 3.86 percent over the 2004- cuts, approximately $202,852, will David B. Riggs for The Westfield Leader By BETSEY BURGDORF will participate in the panels. The 2005 budget. The original budget rep- come from not filling vacancies left Specially Written for The Westfield Leader WESTFIELD PARADE GRAND MARSHAL…Major (retired) Salvatore public is invited to submit comments Cuoco will be Westfield’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal. Cuoco resented an increase of 4.85 percent. by the retirements of two elementary AREA – State, county, municipal The board’s approval came one school teachers. This decision sparked to the newspaper prior to the event. served in World War II and the Korean War and is a member of the Veterans and school officials have agreed to All media groups are invited and of Foreign Wars. night after the Westfield Town Coun- the ire of a number of parents in the meet in a public forum to openly cil approved a resolution suggesting community, who attended the meet- welcome. In order to cover the broad discuss the issue of property tax re- subject with the many participants, the FRANK CHUPKO, JR. GRAND MARSHAL FOR SP-F the reduction. ing in force. Most parents were con- form in New Jersey. The forum and Cuts in the budget came from a cerned about the rising class sizes at forum will be comprised of four 30- TV production by The Westfield minute segments with panelist divided Leader and The Scotch Plains- into smaller, but diverse groups. Fanwood Times, in conjunction with The forum will focus on the issue Sal Cuoco Serving TV34, will be held at the Scotch of property tax reform and is not Plains Municipal Building located at intended to be political campaigning 430 Park Avenue on Sunday, June 5, event. The objective is to bring local As Grand Marshal beginning at 3 p.m. leaders and state representatives to- The public is invited to join in by By DON WILLIAMS was a day full of sunken ships. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and DAVID B. RIGGS being part of the audience. They will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Pearl of the Orient was completely have an opportunity to voice their Boro Resident Will destroyed and damaged.” opinions to The Leader and The Times AREA — The Westfield and After nearly three years of serv- at the conclusion of the taping. Be Sentenced for Scotch Plains-Fanwood area will ing in the Philippines, Mr. Cuoco Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks hold several events on Monday in was reassigned in September of 1946 initiated the idea with his challenge observance of Memorial Day. Both to the 24th Division in Kokura, to state leaders two weeks ago. Real Estate Fraud Westfield and Scotch Plains- Kyrishu, Japan. He returned to Fort Plans are to air the discussion over By DAVID RIGGS Fanwood will hold Benning in 1948 as a the next several weeks on local TV Specially written for The Westfield Leader parades. First Lieutenant to at- stations, CN8 and on the Internet at MOUNTAINSIDE -- Borough In Westfield, the pa- tend the Advance In- www.goleader.com. Details are cur- resident Paul LoPapa, 58, pleaded rade will start at 9 See article on fantry School. With rently being finalized, and it is not yet guilty on May 3rd in the Bergen a.m. with an opening Westfield Parade this advanced train- ceremony at the known whether a live broadcast of County courthouse to multiple On Page 7 ing, Mr. Cuoco went the panel discussion will occur. charges involving insurance and mort- Monument to Veterans to Trieste, Italy as a Photo by Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader of World War I at the ONE FINE FISH…Westfield Police Detective Lisa Perrotta gathers around young A moderator will direct questions gage fraud in Saddle River, law en- platoon leader of the participants in the annual fishing derby held on Saturday at Mindowaskin Park. and focus discussion of the partici- forcement authorities reported last plaza at East Broad 351st Infantry. By this time, Mr. The event is sponsored by the Westfield Policemen’s Benevolent Local No. 90. pants. Elected officials and reporters week. Street and North Avenue, with World Cuoco had transferred four times, Mr. LoPapa faces up to 33 years in War II and Korean War veteran but he said he did not mind the prison and a fine of up to $110,000 Salvatore Cuoco serving as parade moving. Planning Bd. Approves Age-Restricted when he sentenced before State Su- grand marshal. “You got used to it,” Mr. Cuoco perior Court Judge William C. Scotch Plains and Fanwood will said. “I moved every three years; it Meehan on June 17. The Office of the hold a parade starting at 10:45 a.m. was part of army life.” Attorney General—Division of at the Scotch Plains Municipal His service in Trieste enabled Housing Development for Prospect St. Criminal Justice is handling the pros- Building. It will proceed along Park Mr. Cuoco to rise to the rank of Town resident Bob Cagnassola ech- ecution. and Martine Avenues and end at Captain. Mr. Cuoco’s World War II By KIMBERLY BROADWELL an entrance and exit of Prospect Street. LaGrande Park in Fanwood. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader James Ward of Ward & O’Donnell oed Mr. Rorden’s sentiments adding The charges included theft by de- duty was complete after 1948 and WESTFIELD — The town plan- that he had seen the project from its ception, falsifying records and forg- parade is themed “Welcome Home he took a leave of absence to marry board members that he was planning – A Salute to Vietnam Veterans,” ning board unanimously voted last to use only brick with cut stone bands inception and that it “deserves our ery. These charges stem from a real Westfield native Nancy Chiafaro. Thursday evening to approve a 35- support.” estate scam that Mr. LoPapa used with veteran Frank Chupko, Jr. act- Although Mr. Cuoco was on leave, on the building, which was in con- ing as parade grand marshal. unit age restricted building on the trast to his original plan. He also Sharon Stockwell of Nelson Place from November 1, 1995 through Feb- he remained in Italy for its beauty. former Prospect Street site of Statis- also stated that she was in support of ruary 1, 1996. During this time, he As a longtime participant in the Mr. Cuoco’s leave ended in 1953 testified that he was planning to use Westfield Memorial Day Parade, tical Research. composite slate on the roof. the Ward project, noting that she purchased residential real estate in when he returned to the states on The applicants, Ward & O’Donnell thought it was a “winning” situation Saddle River through Castle Rock Major (ret.) Cuoco has been named assignment at Fort Jackson in South Acting Board Chairman Robert this year’s parade grand marshal. Development Company, are planning Newell thanked Mr. Ward for his for all involved. She said it was not Real Estate. Then, under the ficti- Carolina. In 1955, however, he was to build a four-story building, includ- only a win for the developer and the tious name of ‘Joseph Georges,’ Mr. This is the first time in Mr. Cuoco’s once again required to leave the U.S. changes stating “it will improve the many years of involvement with ing a parking garage, for people who project aesthetically for our town.” neighborhood, but that it would “ben- LoPapa fraudulently obtained $4.9 to serve in the Korean War. Mr. Cuoco are over the age of 55. efit the town by increasing the tax million by claiming that ‘Georges’ the parade that he has received this worked as a training advisor to a Residents speaking in favor of the prestigious honor. It was noted from the board’s previ- project included Warren Rorden of revenue base through property taxes wished to buy the property from him, Korean army unit on the island of ous meeting that the units would range by $500,000 to $600,000.” officials said. A member of the Westfield Vet- Cecedo, while his wife and two chil- Jefferson Avenue, who stated that the erans of Foreign Wars Post No.
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