Council Expected to OK Sevin Spray but Would "Reconsider" If
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Summit Fres Public ?R Manle St. r.Pit, N, J, Serving Summit Since 1889 VOL. 82 MO, 51 SUNDAY, APRIL 26,1981 273-4000 $10. A YEAR PRICE 25* On Your Mark! Council Expected to OK Sevin Spray But Get Ready For Would "Reconsider" if Opposition Mounts By Anne Cooper City Not Obligated woman, who perceived it as a hazard, he indoors and windows closed until 8:30 a.m. May 3 T Run Common Council is moving ahead with its In a conference meeting the previous even- replied, "We've included the tear-off for just on the spraying days. controversial plans for aerial spraying of a 467 ing, City Attorney Russell Kerby had advised that reason. If the city proceeds with aerial Dr. Abraham Zimmerman of Stockton road The YMCA has put out the welcome mat for acre area of Summit using the insecticide Council that the city is not obligated to grant also expressed concern over the 15-minute all runners and spectators who are expected Sevin, Council president Murray Ross an- spraying, it does not mean that every requests for exemption from residents. A settling time that Councilman Nelson had to turn out lor the Fourth Annual Y-RUN on nounced at a Common Council meeting Tues- homeowner will be sprayed, regardless of Sunday, May 3. number of unofficial requests have already previously estimated as necessary for the day night. been received, as well as a 167-name petition what his or her feelings are. If there are a The hundreds of runners who have signed The Council is reserving its options, significant number of residents in that area pesticide to filter down to the ground com- opposing the public use of Sevin, president pletely. He noted that if spraying takes place up for the 10,000 kilometer (6.21 miles) however, for a final decision on the Issue who are opposed, Council will not spray." distance race and the one-mile Fun Run come Ross confirmed. after 7:30 a.m. j children on their way to which is expected early next month. If Its Until May 13, the city may withdraw from the from all over" New Jersey, as well as New At the present time, however, only six per school "might very well be exposed more than members decide to proceed, the spraying will program without financial loss, he said. York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The Fun take place on May 13 and 14, and possibly cent of those residents affected by the spray- five minutes, enough to exceed danger Another possibility is that certain entire Run will get under way at 12:30 p.m. arid the 15, weather permitting, between 5:30 and ing have expressed opinions, he said. In pro- levels." 10,000 meter at 1 p.m. neighborhoods within the 467 acres may be 7:30 a.m. ceeding with all steps required by state law in- Dr. Zimmerman added that "the fact is In organizing the race this year, the Y-RUN Aimed at an infestation of gypsy moths on cluding legal notices to property-owners 21 exempted from the program, Dr. Ross added, that a number of questions of health eifnmittee has announced that it is receiving property owned by over 1,000 residents In the days in advance of spraying, president Ross If a significant proportion of people living there involving Sevin have not been answered." the same cooperation from the City of Summit section of the city from Ashland road south to said that all residents of the area would be (20, 40 or 50 were numbers he mentioned) His wife, Dr. Beverly Zimmerman, told the as last year including Police and fire depart- the Watchung Reservation, the spraying has given a chance to respond. return requests for exemption. Their exemp- Council that she had been researching the ments, the volunteer rescue squad and mer- been recommended by City Forester William A letter will be included in a mailing of tion certifications will be on file and open to subject in the Medical School Library in chants. Calnan. It would be paid for by both city and notices this week and it will have a "tear-off" the public, he said in answer to a question, Newark and "learned much to my surprise state funds with the state doing the actual Follow the Rules section to be returned by those wishing to be and City Forester Calnan will keep track of the that approximately 50 per cent of the studies spraying of the estimated 50,000 trees involv- on use of Sevin have been funded by Union The committee also would like to Issue the excluded from spraying. There will also be an responses as they come in, marking a map of ed. Carbide, its manufacturer." following instructions about the race: Parking enclosure explaining the Council's position, the area with pins. Approximately 60 people attended Tues- - Runners who travel by car to the races will taking the form ol a one-page fact sheet com- Among those speaking in favor ol aerial be asked to park in the Junior High School lot day's Council meeting with five residents piled by Councilman Donald Nelson from a Voicing Opposition spraying were Alfred Johartson of Oak Ridge speaking in favor of the area-wide use of Among those voicing opposition to the on Morris Avenue or in the municipal parking number of Environmental Protection Agency avenue who called Gypsy Moth devestation Sevin, a pesticide produced by Union Carbide, spraying, Jacob Raab of Laurel avenue said lot on Broad Street, east of Summit Avenue. WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE CAN'T HUN? - Our documents reporting favorably on Sevin. "the kind of problem that individual lan- and 10 voicing their opposition. the insecticide would form "a very fine mist There will be no parking at the YWCA. Early little miss seems to be a little upset when told The Council's ultimate decision on the aerial The Council's final decision on whether or and I suggest that it is going to settle to the downers are unequipped to deal with." Susan Pick-Up - Runners who have pre-reglstered her tour-legged Irlend is not eligible to com- spraying of Sevin will be based on the number Watts of Wildwood lane said that her family, tor the races will be able to pick up their not to spray (and which property if any to ex- ground rather slowly and be in the air quite a pete In next Sunday's YWCA annual run of negative responses received from home- like many northside Summit neighbors, would packets at the YWCA on Saturday morning, empt) will probably be announced at its next ' few minutes. A person out there would be ex- through Summit. Even though Big Dog has owners, Dr. Ross stated. In answer to a state- have to go to considerable expense to spray Mdy 2. Prereglstratlon and Post Entry • all been excused, other, two-legged creatures meeting on May 5, President Ross said. posed for a number of 1O's of minutes to a ment by Eleanor Demarest of Mountain avenue their own property, adding "I would tee! so post entry and registration on race day, May are warmly invited to participate in this annual Neither a resolution nor an ordinance Is re- fairly concentrated level of Sevin." He asked 3, will be at the YWCA at 9:30 a.m. event that heralds the beginning ol the spring quired for the program to go Into effect, he that it would be an "immoral act" to force that the Council include in its notification a fortunate if I were inside the chemical spray- stated in reply to a question from the floor. warning to residents to keep children and pets ing area." Water Stations - water will be available at season here. Hundreds ot runners have Sevin on even one person, such as a pregnant the YWCA at the start and finish of the races. already signed up tor the 10,000 kilometer A water station will also be set up at the (6.21) miles) distance and the one mils "ten run". Tto "tunnm", whlcn our little miss Is halfway mark «n SeUovua AVMIM. Tlw eligible to enter, will gel underway it 12:30 Jaycees and a service group from Oak Knot! p.m. and the 10,000 mater race at 1p.m. New "Peace and Good Order" Law Aimed at a Quieter City School will be manning these water stations. A peace ana good order ordinance, which whether ths resposltory be on land or tn me responsible for keeping areas in "wholesome are also included and would apply to would cover facets of local life ranging from wat8r. condition." And, activities, such as block agriculture, church bells, emergency ser- treatment of animals to noise levels, including In addition, regulations wouldgovern usage parties and stealing, would also be covered in vices, National Warning System, aircraft compilation of decibels, was Introduced by of fireworks, discharging firearms, the all-Inclusive proposed ordinance. flight, public celebrations, surface carriers, Medical Emergencies Need Not Common Council Tuesday night. A public "inhumanly treating or otherwise abusing any The proposal specifically sets definitions explosive devices and the unamplified human hearing on the proposal will be held May 19. animal," begging, street sales, and related to noise control for both commercial voice, among others. The ordinance proposed would replace the maliciously damaging city property. and residential properties. Copies of the proposed ordinance may ba Be Rough on Kids or Parents current peace and good order ordinance now Residents and owners of property would be Exclusions from the proposed regulations obtained at City Hall.