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Serving Summit Since 1889 Entered as Second Claw Matter at the Post Office at Summit, N.J. 07901. UndW Second Class Postage Paid at 3 Thursday, September 18,1§75 Route 78 Alternatives "NtfBuild9'Gaining Momentum The non-build alternative at the Senior High School ning stages since 1958 as an It appeared most of the Ridge avenue, found it "in- for 1-78, once thought to be Tuesday night heard a DOT alternative Ito Route 22, audience of about 300 at comprehensible" that the a "dark horse candidate," spokesman say the "no 'could be heartened by that Tuesday's meeting were state H3f New Jersey could appears to t>e gaining build alternative" is being development. At a similar opposed to construction of be involved for 17 years momentum in Summit. But considered with "equal meeting conducted by DOT any sort, although discussing where the 1-78 the question remains, "Is it zeal" to other alternatives in June at Gjover^or Liv- residents did take the link-up should occur. gaming favor in Trenton?" presented. ingston High School, microphone to urge James Paterson of 122 Residents who attended Those opposed to the Berkeley Heights, the "no completion of the highway. Baltusrol road, said a "no- the Department of Trans- highway construction, build" was presented as a One of these speakers, P. build alternative is untena- portation's public meeting. which has been in the plan- passing thought. A. Gorman of 255 Oak ble," because x»f the increased traffic it will generate on local streets. This point of view seems to represent, at least infor- Barrett House In Full Operation mally, the view of Common SU1HBT FIRST — Lea O'Gndy aad EfNvard Ens, chairman aad viee chairman of Following several however, that the case dating the interpretation of Building Inspector, Martin Council, which has gone on the Sum* Btceateutial Committee present to Mayor Bennett and Us daughter, record opposing both the Barbara, tfce first New Jersey Btceateamal license plate ia Summit. months of legal en- would probably not be put group homes as single Egan, to issue a certificate tanglement, Barrett House on the Appellate Court family residential units for of occupancy for the build- "ridge" and "well field" is operational, the staff is calendar until "early next Zoning purposes, the Zon- ing. alternatives, as they would complete and eight young year." ing Board acceded to the cause heavy impact in the The Zoning Board soon city. Bicentennial Car License female residents began the The legal battles first wishes of the citizens group afterwards decided it academic year along with began almost a year ago and said it would conduct a would appeal Judge David- Helen Neuhaus, director their peers when school when a group of residents hearing, aimed at an in- son's decision to the Ap- of community involvement Plates Now Available Here began on September 4. in the area of the home, terpretation of the local pellate Court. for DOT, chaired the meet- Barrett House is a group formed a group known as zoning ordinance. When the building ins- ing, and told the residents The official Bicentennial license plates for purchased at Roy's Hobby Shop, 38 Maple foster home, sponsored by "Citizens for A Residential the department has "no tt>e State of New Jersey are now available In February, by a 3-2 pector refused to issue a street. Chamber of Commerce Offices, 57 the Y.W.C.A., at 19 Oak Community." That group vote, the board ruletf that certificate of occupancy preferred alternative at hare in limited quantities, Lee O'Grady, Union place, and local gasoline stations for Ridge avenue for teen-aged applied to the Zoning Board this time." The time frame chairman of the Summit bicentennial com- the Oak Ridge avenue the Y.W.C.A. requested the $3. The law provides that the plates are to be girls who need an alterna- of Adjustment, in an location was not a suitable state Division of Youth and for presentation of a mtttee has announced. placed over the front license plate and may tive living situation to their revised environmental im- i unusual procedure, asking location for the home, Family Services to exempt be displayed until February 1,1977. natural family environ- for an interpretation of the although it took care to it from a certificate of oc- pact statement about the The red, white and blue aluminum plates The supply, at present, may be limited in ment. Hie home is named local ordinance to see alternative alignments has designating New Jersey as the "Crossroads point out it: was "not cupancy before opening the view of the fact that this Bicentennial plate for the late Betty Barrett, a whether the chosen locale discriminating against home. again been postponed, this of-the Revomjion" were authorized by a is being made available to all municipalities long-time Summit resident would be suitable for the Barrett House." time until "late February," Sfbela! act tit the New Jersey State in the State. who worked for the forma- Barrett House use. When Barrett House at- according to Mrs. Neuhaus. L*$te3abire in observance of the nation's The Y.W.C.A. appealed An additional supply has been ordered and tion of tibe home, prior to Although a state statute the Zoning Board's action tempted to begin operation The public hearing would Wth birthday. it is expected that Summit's order will be her death in February, late in June, the Y was in- probably take place in Thf fpecial license plates may be was enacted about the to the Superior Court, filled in the near future. 1974. same time the local group resulting in Judge David- formed by Mr. Condon that April, and the transcript would be open for 30 days And although the "legal initiated its request, man- son's ruling, ordering the (Continued on Page 2) entarrghement" »s notyet •, following the hearing so concluded, the aeuse is written statements could fully functional. Still wait- be added. Rev. Fitzpatrick Renamed ing to be heard is the Zon- Road Mishaps injure Three The department would ing Board's appeal of determine its "preferred Superior Court Judge Cud- Three persons including Thomason, 20, of 240 Overlook on Tuesday when alternative" within six Oratory School Headmaster dle Davidson's decision, a 15-year old boy were in- Blackburn place, driver of his bicycle collided with a months after the hearings. given on April 18, ordering jured in two road accidents the car, and Eugene Skid- car driven by Clifford W. That recommendation Most Rev. Peter L. Washington. D.C. and was Rev. Osbahr, who has the issuance of a certificate here last week. more, 25, a passenger in the Sciiaible, 42, of Morristown. would be forwarded to the Gerety, Archbishop of ordained to the priesthood been on the faculty at Ora- of occupancy for Barrett On Saturday, two persons car. The boy was knocked to the federal Department of Newark, has announced the in 1952. Before coming to tory since 1967, will remain House. were hurt when the car in At the time of the ac- ground and suffered face Transportation for review appointment of Rev. Oratory for his first tenure at the school working in the Arthur Condon, Zoning which they were riding cident, the car was going and arm injuries. The and approval, to a process Michael J. Fitzpatrick as as headmaster in 1968, he areas of development and went out of control and west on Norwood when it collision took place when which could take six headmaster of Orator;/ served as an assistant at St. recruitment and teaching. Board attorney, said this week he has not yet filed crashed into a pole at Nor- went out of control on a the Schaible car was turn- months to one year, said Catholic Prep School. Rev. Joseph's Parish, West New He studied theology at the wood avenue near Lorraine curve. ing west into Morris avenue Mrs. Neuhaus, Fitzpatrick, who will also York where he was ins- University of Innsbruch, his appeal brief because he is awaiting receipt of the road. Investigating was Patrol- and the boy was going east One of the most eloquent remain in his present posi- trumental in the construc- Austria, holds a masters Taken to Overlook Hos- man Clifford Zimmer. along Morris. speakers of the night was tion as assistant superin- tion of St. Joseph's High degree in theology from court transcript which should arrive "momen- pital for treatment of in- Robert Laekley, 15, of 11 Investigating was Patrol- Bruce Gerhardt of 248 Oak tendent of schools for the School there, secured the The Canisianum there and juries were Janet Huntley road, was taken to man A.J. Formichella. (Continued on Page 2) Archdiocese of Newark, Christian Brothers of de was ordained in 1967. He tarily." Re predicted, served as headmaster at LaSalle to staff the boys' earned a mastersdegree in Oratory from 1968 to 1974. department and taught for guidance at Seton Hall He succeeds Rev. 10 years in the Religious University. Viet Family Rebuilds Life in Six Weeks Theodore Osbahr. Studies Department. He During the 1974-75 school Rev. Fitzpatrick born in holds a masters degree in year under the administra- Jersey City, was graduated educational administration tion of Rev. Osbahr, the by Anne Plant firm in Madison; Que Bui, Dickinson University next saw to it that furniture and the family continues les- from Seton Hall Prep and from Seton Hall University. enrollment increased 9%, Six weeks ago, the Le is becoming increasingly week. clothing donations offered sons with Betty Baags, WUiiversity.

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