Less Restrictive Sign Ordinance Supported by Representative of Westfield Board of Realtors
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Mayor Bagger less stringent in the town's regulation Mr. Loughlin said his organization announced he would be appointing a of commercial signs on private resi- agreed with restriction of the signs to blue ribbon panel of residents who dences when it considers changes to- the property of the home which is up are experts in insurance to review the the regulations. for sale and with regul ations prohib- town's property, casualty and liabil- INDAYSGONEBV-TlMCMMrm'tCouiitryKoM.MwCliildim'iSptcMli^HoBHallnMauntdiutd* At Tuesday night's council meet- . mnmti 191*. Even In that tarty era In* hotpitap l alreadry y wu treating naMkappat pp l cMMnpip,, litdudlnf f,, tboM victimized iting the nailing of open house signs ity packages and recommend changes by tli« taflwnxa «idMk of 1*11. Ttw hwsital which b*camt a year<rmjad fadlMy In 1M3L to eekfcratiitg Its IMth ing Vincent Loughlin of the realtor to telephone poles. in procurement of policies, agencies wsital, which b*camt a year<rmjad fadlMy In 1M3L to eekfcratiitg Its IMth tutfm^MMUKlf board said a Fanwood ordinance, Mayor Richard, H. Bagger and and coverages. which, he believes, is being consid- council Laws and Public Rules The Mayor expects to appoint the ered a model for revisions in the Committee Chairman Garland C. Westfield ordinance, is too restrictive of the rights of homeowners. Thomas J. Mutaffis Becomes Permits issued forrealtor"for sale" signs should be allowed for six months, the length of a multiple list- School Budgets Show ing, rather than the two months cur- Fifth Candidate for School Board rently in force and under consider- ation for carryover in the revised 115 Per Cent Increase In time for Thursday's filing Rulf the third position, Mr. Softer the Advancement of Science. regulations, Mr. Loughlin said. deadline for the Tuesday.April 30, fourth position and Dr. Molnar die In 1989 Mr. Mutaffis donated over He also said the industry standard ByR.R.FASZCZEWSKl Board of Education election,Thomas fifth position. $13,000 in scientific equipment to The 1979-1980 budget stood at for the dimensions of the signs is two , Wriltnfor Tir WtufirU Lnjrr $15,532,266, while that forthe 1989- June* Mutaffis became the fifth In announcing his candidacy, Mr. the Westfield school systems, and he feet by three feet and the standard candidate to submit his petitions of Mutaffis commuted himself to an provides demonstrations utilizing 1990 school year totalled under consideration is only two feet Budgets required to run the town's $33,435,337, Dr. Smith noted. candidacy to Board Secretary, Dr. "opendoor policy" ofrepresentation. various scientific equipment to by two feet. high school, two intermediate schools William J.Foley. stimulate interest in science.' The Superintendent also noted, Mr. Mutaffis serves as a member of Most homeowners and realtors- and six elementary schools! have in- . Mr. Mutafik joins incumbents, the Westfield Parent-Teacher Coun- He graduated from the Air Force however, that the town's budget in- have found, Mr. Loughlin added, that creased by 113 per cent the last 10 creased by 127 per cent — from Mrs. Susan H. Pepper, Dr. B. Carol cil Legislative Committee, Educa- Academy in Colorado Springs, signs erected perpendicular rather years,accordingtoslatistics presented Molnar and Dr. Benjamin Rulf, and tional StudiesCommittee and School- Colorado with a degree in computer $6,720,857 to $15,225,982 — over than horizontal to the street, as the at the March 5 Board of Education the same period and ihe average sale newcomer, Lawrence H. Softer, in Commuiu'rylnfonnation Committee. science and served in the Air Force town would require, do not present. meeting by Dr. Mark C. Smith, the the lice for three three-year terms on for five and a half years during the price of a home in Westfield jumped He is aMcKinley School Board of safety or line-of-sight problems.. Westfield Superintendent of Schools. from $114,000 in 1980 to $253,000 the board. Educ«uonCommioeejiep*e»6ntativt, early 1970s, where he was assigned ; in 1990. ,.."-,, - Following the filing deadline of 4 as well asa participant*!! the Sharing -tothe 82nd Airborne asa number of 7 p.m. on Thursday ballot positions Talents and Skills Program. the Air Training Command, and he ^"Most tahoorcosts-liaWiiwWP ' were drawn for the election. In addition, he is a member of the developed programs associated with Recreation Commission to Hold increase in the last decade, he noted, MnPepper drew ihefirM position, Disabled American Veterans and of computer systems. with teachers' salaries going up considerably. Mr. Mutaffis the second position. Dr. the American Association for the While in the Air Force Mr.Mutaffis Its Annual Banquet on April 5 obtained his pilot's license and also majored in sociology at the Univer- The Westfield Recreation Commission and the Parent-Teacher-Council sity of Mississippi. Night Place Committee will host the Second Annual Community Banquet • School Budget Costs Chamber of Commerce Awards on Friday, April 5, at the Westwood from 8 p.m. to 11 o'clock. Upon receiving an honorable dis- This banquet is being given to raise funds tp further develop and For 10 Years: Page 3 To Be Given at April 10 Dinner charge from the Air Force, Mr. maintain drug and alcohol-free teen programs. Mutaffis became a regional manager The drug and alcohol-free teen programs established in Westfield for Bausch & Lomb Analytical Sys- For example, a teacher with- a Invitations to the Weutfteld Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards include the Teen Center, which is open each Friday forhigh school students bachelor of arts degree on the first Dinner ha ve been mailed. tems Division. and attracts 80 to 100 youth each week; the Night Place>hich is held once For the past 12 years, he has been step ofthe salary guide in 1980-1981 The event will be held at The Westwood in Garwood on Wednesday, a month and averages 400 to 500 students; Teen Night swims at Memorial earned $12,600 and in 1990-1991 he April 10, to honor selected individuals for their business and community President of Scientific Specialty Pool during the summer and Project Graduation, an all-night graduation Products, Inc. of Westfield, a com- or she earned $26,463, a 110 per cent achievements. party which was attended by 70 per cent of the graduating seniors in its increase. Within the next few weeks the awards selection committee will announce pany that provides consultation,sales, inaugural year. the recipients of the Merchant of the Year Award, the President's Trophy service, and training for analytical A teacher with a master's degree scientific measurement systems. The cost for the banquet is $30 per person which includes a four-course on the top step of that guide during for Community Service and a number of Faith in Westfield awards. dinner and entertainment by Stan Nalhanson. Additionally, he is the Technical the 1980-1981 school year earned The annual celebration will start with cocktails from 6:30 to 7:30 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roessler and Peter Bridges on piano. $24,275, while the same teacher o'clock followed by dinner and the presentation of awards. Director for Richard A. Ryllun As- canMom Dinner reservations must be made by Monday, March 25. eamed$49,629duringthe 1990-1991 Reservations are required und may be made by telephoning the chamber Checks for reservations or donations should be made payable to the school year, a 104 per cent increase. office at 233-3021. Westfield Recreation Commission, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, A104 per cent increase in salaries Those interested in attending the event should reply early to facilitate the 07090. arrangement of tables of friends and colleagues. for teachers with a mailer's degree For further information please telephone 789-4080. -.plus 30 credits on the top step also comMunmnorif. Conservation Center Town's Parents. Neighbors Gather Outlines Regulations To Honor Those Serving in the Gulf The town's conservation center, $45 payable by checkmadeouitothe ' A large crowd of Westfield resi- Gulf by dedicating yellow ribbons Bagger. located on Lamberts Mill Road south Town or Westfield at the center. dents turned out Saturday morning each inscribed with a servicemen's The second part will occur when of the entrance to Tamaques Park, The detfal, which is to be displayed for a ceremony at the Municipal name. the troops come home and Ihe citizens will open for the season today at 8:30 on the left front bumper of euch car, Building during which the friends Sponsored by the Westfield Re- of Westfield again gather to present a.m. and continue in operation until will be plated on the vehicle at the .and families of the town's men and publican Women's Club, Saturday's each of the servicemen with his own Saturday, November 30.