LEADER Serving Westfield Since 1890 USPS 6*020 [• - NINET1 •• .HI M YL-AR, NO. 40 Second CUti PwlMt Paid WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1988 Published 28 Pages—30 Cents f ' ! w. N.i. Every Thursday Lot Has Aesthetic Value Revised School Budget Planning Board Decides Protested by Residents Monday night'8 special session and did not pose a threat to the of the Planning Board contained neighborhood as an abandoned A resolution approving a as well as being unethical, that one agenda item, a re-hearing of piece of property. $300,000 reduction in taxes to be taxpayer money is being spent to Kimball Avenue resident James Oilier objections from the levied in support of the 1988-89 tell Westfield citizens what and Zigarelli's petition to sub-divide public centered on drainage Westfield school budget, came how to think." property at 456 Channing problems that exist in the under fire at Tuesday's Town Mr. Bauer compared the Avenue. The loss of the tran- neighborhood. Their contention Council meeting. $41,500 figure to those of town script of the original hearing on was that new construction would A group of residents, mostly clerk, $34,000, tax assessor, June 1,1987, by the court stenog- exacerbate both the ground and senior citizens, protested what $38,000, and building inspector, rapher necessitated the re- surface water situation. was termed by one resident as $39,000. He said that the school hearing. Mr, Flynn presented Sol "cut and dry" review procedure public relations positions pays The land Mr. Zigarelli wishes Sehachter, an expert realtor and which follows the defeat of school $9,500 less than the police chiefs to subdivide has an existing appraiser; Kenneth Marsh, an budget. $51,000 salary. house on it; his application pro- expert engineer and planner; and The $30 million school budget "The reason Westfield voters posed an additional four-bed- Vincent Palmieri, contractor, to was defeated by a 40-vote margin defeated the school budget was to room home on the newly created testify on behalf of the applica- at the school district election held have it reduced by Town lot. tion. earlier this month. The town's Council,''M r Bauer said. "Thejy_ In the case presented by at- finance committee had two felt the fiscal document woulcTbe torney James B. Flynn for the Chief spokesman for the op- weeks in order to review the reviewed with care and cuts The Miy Day tradition of the Maypole dance will be demonstrated at applicant, the property was position was attorney Richard budget and suggested the follow- made. What has actually happen- Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Ave., this Sunday. In addi- ing : a $200,000 debt service pay- ed is a travesty and a slap in the tion to the dance, there will be games and refreshments and guided described as large enough to war- Width, representing Donn Snyder rant the variances required in of 446 Channing Avenue. Also ment during the 1990-91 school fact of every voter who voted tours of the 18th century farmhouse. The public is invited to Join in the year rather than the 1989-90 against this bloated budget. festivities. area and depth of the new lot. He speaking against the project also elicited testimony from ex- were Robert O'Shea of Channing school year; a $50,000 cut from "There is no conflict between pert witnesses that it was Avenue, Joseph Gazdak of Glen the elementary computer pro- thrift and a good quality of educa- desirable to develop the property Avenue and Leon Baukh of gram, $15,000 from staff and tion,' ' he continued. "Some of the Miller-Cory Celebrating rather than to leave it as a vacant Bryant Avenue. Realtor Henry $5,000 from supplies, plus apply- school districts in this state that lot which could lead to trash and Schwiering was called by Mr. ing $30,000 of fund balance. spend the most per pupil security problems. Width as an expert realtor. Kurt Bauer of Kimball Avenue, graduate some of the worst il- Ancient Rite of May Day Opposition to the plan was pre- who spoke at the April 19 council literates. The relationship be- sented by several neighbors who Concluding that the benefits of meeting, at which time he sug- tween money and a good quality The, ancient rite of May Day as a pagan ceremony, it was a stated that the existing land the application did not outweigh gested an audit of the teaching of education is indirect, at best." will be celebrated at the Miller- traditional occasion for welcom- formed an attractive lot — in the the detriments, the Plannng staff, delivered a statement in George Vavoulis of Grove Cory House Museum, 614 Moun- ing spring with dances and past beautifully landscaped — Board voted unanimously which he said "no meaningful Street asked council why voters tain Ave., from 2 to 5 p.m., this games by the time of the Millers against the subdivision. Specific review of the budget could are asked to go to the polls on the Sunday, May 1, There will be a and the Corys. These traditions Recycling factors cited in the negative vote possibly be made" in the time school budget and not municipal Maypole for dance festivities, will be demonstrated Sunday were the long-standing water allotted to the review committee, or county budgets. ana colonial games and music, with the intricate weaving of rib- Information problems and the aesthetic prop- and that an efficiency expert Councilman Garland "Bud" all to celebrate the beginning of bons around the Maypole, with erties of theiot as it currently ex- should have been called in. Boothe replied that is the way the the spring season. children's games and a typical Curbside pick-up of ists. Mr. Bauer said that he had ex- state system is set up. He added May Day festivals are believed spring meal prepared by the recyclables (newspapers, amined a breakdown of school that because the school board is to date back to pre-historic volunteers of the cooking com- aluminum cans and glass bottles C.O.W. Meeting Slated staff salaries which included a an elected board, voters have the celebrations which related to the mittee. and jars) has been scheduled for $41,500 per annum salary for the opportunity to vote on the changing of seasons. the following days in May: For Next Tuesday school public relations position. ' budget; however, some school The Maypole was originally a Costumed docents will guide Northside: Thursday, May 12 "To think that the school board boards are appointed by the local tree brought in from the woods to visitors through the restored 18th and 26. The Westfield Board of Educa- is paving this woman $41,500 to governing body, in which case be the center of a ritual dance, century farmhouse, which is fur- Soutnsjde: Fridays, May 13 tion will hold a eommittee-of-the- write press releases and prepare voters never see the budget. trees being symbols of vitality nished with authentic antiques. and 27. whole meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday presentations for the superinten- Prior to the passing of the and the fertility of nature. The gift shop also will be open to Those who miss the twice- (May 3) in the Board Meeting dent of schools to give before resolution, approximately half TtmigHirwartWnmed f -monjtb.rpicjfcup. are remind ^R^^Sp^El St local organizations strains all the audience of residents left the that westneta has two recycW sense and appropriateness. 1 meeting before" council members centers, ,-.-'.. On the agenda for discussion is think it is a townwide disgrace, Aluminum and newspaper may an update on the capita] bond tContinuud on pao« 23J Plans Underway for be taken to the Watterson Street projects that have been com- municipal parking lot the second pleted and those that remain to j Memorial Day Parade and fourth Saturdays of the be completed. The projects were month (May 14 and 28). Card- included in a $6.5 million capital Plans are underway for the to the best banner and a trophy board and magazines will not be bond issue approved by voters at Westfield Memorial Day Parade for the best float. accepted. Hours of operation are the polls in October, 1985. scheduled for Monday, May 30. This event is co-sponsored by 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the Any organization which would the American Legion, Veterans Glass bottles and jars may be like to participate in the parade is of Foreign War, and the Town of taken to the Lamberts Mill Road public. asked to have a representative at Westfieid. Conservation Center every Satur- The School Board's formal the planning meeting, Thursday The parade committee is seek- day and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. business meeting for May will be May 12 at 8 p.m., at the American ing information that could lead to Cardboard will be accepted. : held on May 17. Legion Headquarters, North the acquisition of any additional Avenue at Crossway Place. bands due to Westfield High Participating organizations School marching band's inability are encouraged to enter a float or to attend. Are You Registered? banner depicting a Memorial For any information regarding Extended periods for registration for the June 7 Primary The following are descriptions of the two men believed by the West- Day theme, Certificates of Ap- bands or further information Election have been scheduled by the Town Clerk's office. field Police to have robbed a North Avenue jewelry and gift shop preciation will be given to all about the parade, individuals are Residents may register through May 9 Wednesday, April 20: Pictured right - male; white; age 35-40; 5'10", youngsters who participate in the asked to call Stan Cuba, 638 Col- The Town Clerk's office will be open for registration from 8:30 160-165 lbs.; medium build; salt and pepper hair; light eyes; ruddy parade A plaque will be awarded eman Place.