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m m s m u v ■ \ i vi-'.1 . ; t 'j ' r v r t -r* rr i *%'* ‘ < Z * *-* Z ri % Z I>'/7 C r t F . • • f s . 1/1* <r ■ 3 ■- Vr -i < r n • O h x- rv ’-M-C 7 7 1 / f - • a C '< ? The following Is Linden Mayor John T. G f t # Before I go into the business of our City, 1 opportunity to ask for a moment of silence for 1 hi* id eu come d«m lost one of our outstsnding citizens, the Den leader and I loM .t friend. il, ladies and [ m e to the office of mtyor. Four year r mayor, I pledged to you that I would “The mnlti-rmrnftM c t* m took , on your behalf, and that I would bring t m uted longer then ttuiciptted end jhe pUi*- prospective I could to our government. tus pro- ning for. the senior c itiz e n e « n p l« Locking back oyer the last four years, I know I have honored this pledge and uxiigflf, as we stand on the threshold of a new year, once The Linden Recreation Depart­ * com- begsn three yec* sgo,” Gregorio said, again, I reiterate that promise. ment has announced the following pleted this year. These includeude the “You have to realize that in gevem- I know that our City Council will once again employ their dedicated exercise program for Linden adults recott groundbreaking of the 61-tmit61-unit mem, thing* take longer to complete work ethics and work together for the good of this City. I w aa to congra­ over the age of 18. Momingstar Senior Citizen Complex,ornplex, and you have to (tick to it. This i* tulate Ed Schulhafer and Council President George Milkoaky oh their A 45-fo»uteexierase, “Bellies & the construction of a secondI multi-multi­ because you need state, FAA, county re-election. I want to welcome Bill Niemeck to the Council a* he begins Buns" WOrkout, will be conducted purpose center and the Special and federal approval. But everything Improvement District Project. He his first term. After all the political rhetoric, I’m hopeful that your politi­ noted these successes came without In 1995, Gregorio looks forward to cal agenda will be replaced with a people agenda and that you will work tom 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., beginning district The district begin* at St draining the taxpayer*, seeing the seeds his adn&taration with your colleagne* on the Council. 17 and concluding on March George Avenue and ends at Munsell “Our biggest accomplishment was planted in 1994 bloom. Some of the When I began my list term as your mayor, I compared what had to be . U the John T. Gregorio Center* Avenue. the stabilization of the tax rate,” Gre­ focus will be on the Special Improve­ done in our City to foe building of a neW home. Lika a beuae befog built, 3S0 Helen St. Cost for the 10 week Gregorio said the fact that he and gorio said. “We had a very minor tax ment District — SID — Project. it starts with a solid foundation; and that is exactly how this administra­ class it $30 and is subject to a mini the members of Council are all from incease — two pointi — and this was SID is governed and administered tion proceeded. We starred foe foundation of OUT City with sound, pru­ ‘ ' 1 participants, the Democratic party i* one of the rea­ dent, financial policies. We increased revenufo, decreased operational following will be done without lay-offs. We did this by sons that Linden ha* reaped the bene costs, combined jobs —- a myriad of business decisions that wet* directly the "Cartio-FuidcCtoss*'from 7:30 combining son* positions, doing ftW p b many new away with others and increasing our responsible for ant stabilization o f taxea. The foundation was net built by -& 30 p.m., for tm “I've beat head of the Democratic ratable*.*’-': <„ ' If*.-* ! me; there were many participant*. Our dadlBftent heads and city S30for lOwoeks.Thisis committee for about 30 years and employees played a major role. I could go dowKne list tad name *1] of t o s which uses high energy - everyone has a dedicated work ethic them, for they r e desaving irtS htve ccnnib u arg reatly — » each and steps in die exercise and work* hendto keep the City safe,” every one of them — my sincere appreciation. To the size is limited and he said. “Linden is known as a Demo­ City Council and their president — I’m honored to is recommended since the class fills cratic stronghold1 and people seem to applaud your dedicatioa Both exercise classes be satisfied. It took almost the first three years of my latest term u your mayor for i by qualified instructors. “Even though we have different our foundation to be built, but, once it was, 1 knew it w u strong aid my I forma are available w e usually, go in one feelings are supported in the latest report from Moody’s municipal report at the Gregorio Center. Deadline There is not loo much bick- This firm gives bond ratings to cities and muiucipalitiea and is recognized for registration for both claasa is which is not the as the expert in this field. The opinion, in essence, states that we we s Tuesday. No registration case with split parties,” Gscgono said. very solvent, conservative city that is rated AA. It's a rating m which we place the evening of the e! , Because the m*yt^*6#CSttfcil take-pride.fW .-n rid e wwe'dWe to g« rmcfr-KComplfthed fTrlp msored ■VW'M** no trouble We now need to go on wiih our budding, for our house is not near John S. Mahar was named fire department captain, effective Jan. 1, a last year, Gregorio gives foe Council The General Pulaski Memorial complete and there is much work to be done. I believe we have the right position that became vacated with the retirement of his father, John members an "excellent" rating. Parade Committee of Linden is blueprints — blueprints that can be changed so that they are our plans — Mahar. The elder Mahar held tire position for 15 years and was with the "Every Council member worked sponsoring a “Polka in the Moun­ plans that all of the people understand and whose opinions will be heard department for 32 years. hard and didn’t let things rest until tains" weekend trip at the Villa as wc move forward. As captain of the Linder: Fire Department, John Mahar s position they were completed. It was a very Roma Resort, Callicoon, N Y In that regard, I Would like lo discuss with you this evening those areas included heading the fire prevention bureau. However, Mahar wasn't die hardworking Council and most of the that will be the priorities for 1995, March 24-26. recommendations I made were fol­ first one in his family to work for the department; his father John, first Our downtown shopping area has run into the same problems that Lenny Gomulka and Chicago volunteered his services in 1918. lowed through by Council," he said, Push wil headline the musical occurred in almost all our surrounding towns Because of the sharp "Additionally, I had one uncle who served as lieutenant from 1922 to also pointing to the department heads, entertainment along with the Fred decline in this base and the competition of shopping malls, there has been 1943 and another who worked there from 1922 to 1969. He was still on most of whom have many years under dy K Band, Joe Stanky and His a sharp decline in sales and the sluggish economy has added to this dilem when he died," Mahar said. "I also have two cousins in the department their belts, as another area were the ma. In order to effectively deal with this problem, I recommended, and Cadets and the Polka Naturals. and my daughter, Cindy, work* in the chiefs office.” City is strong. the Council concurred, that wc form an independent corporation, given A package has been planned Since so many people in the Mahar clan have gone into the fire fighting “Our city engineer, John Ziemian. the name "District Management Corporation." This corporation governs which includes round trip bus trans­ business, it is not surprising that he followed suit. Mahar did credit his has 35 years experience; our treasurer portation from Linden, six full and administers our "SID” — Special Improvement District — project. family’s influence with steering him towards this career. Joseph Suliga, is a former council Course meals, cocktail parties, con This corporation will be funded by a special tax that is paid by the profes­ “I think my relatives had some effect. I talked to my two uncles about it mart; and Alfred Volpe, our recreation tests, tournaments ami use of all sional and business property owners within this Special Improvement and I liked the job. Before this 1 worked in the Union County Jail as a director, has 20 years experience facilities. District The area that comprises this district begins at St. George Avenue corrections officer and this job was better and nicer," he said This is why Linden is so successful.” and ends at Munsell Avenue. We have appointed a board of trustees The cost per person for this John S. Mahar has been with the fire department since 1979 and his Gregorio said. v.hich represents a cross section of merchants, business people and resi- weekend is $245 based on double father said he did help his son select this line of work.

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