D LEADER FA* Uaiing and Mo$t Widely Circuited Weekly Newspaper In Union County Ftil Published ITT-FIFTH YEAR — NO. 4» WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, 'JULY 17, 1976 Innr Thandur 22 Pages—15 Cents 1,000 a Day Ride Free Buses Board Names RJHS Principal, More than 3.0M ridan of D'Amore, coordinator of the residents to continue their all ago - about l,M0 a day - project, commented today. support and make use of the have uaed the new Colonial "Many passengers have service provided." Coach free towuwkte bus commented on the ease apA Bus service is available Special Services Director, service during its fint three convenience of having free between the hours of 9:30 days of operation. transportation available to a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday The service, spearheaded the center of town," through Saturday. by the Junior League of D'Amore said. Also serv- Schedules and route maps Affirms State-Mandated Policy Elizabeth and Cranford and icing the Municipal pool, are available at the r supported by numerous and virtually all other play- Chamber of Commerce Two new administrators Education at a special July of Special services, effective Mrs. Marie Scian, Thomas Sullivan, vice donation* from civic and ground and recreational office, the Municipal were aiBkrinted by the IS public meeting. They are July 14, and Eugene J. Vol), elementary education president of the board who community groups as well facilities in WesUieW, toe Building, the Municipal Pool WestfWlr Board of James F. Donovan, director principal of Roosevelt coordinator, was appointed conducted the meeting in as private citiien donations, buses indeed provide' a and the Town Library. For Junior High School, ef- affirmative action officer the absence of Clark Leslie, began July 8 on an ex- useful service to those further information, please fective Aug. 1. Donovan's for equal educational op- president. His full in- perimental basis in West- unable to provide for their call Z32-S8SI or address salary will be $27,200 and portunity following the terpretation of the situation, field. Two 44 paisenger own transportation during comments to Colonial Coach Voll's $28,400. passage Tuesday night of a which could result in about buses are being used from the day. The high number of of Westfield, Inc., P.O. Box The two new ad- state-mandated policy 10 percent of the budget »:J0 a.m. to 4 p.m. as a free passengers to date, has 844, Westfield, 07081. ministrators were among 34 ensuring equal educational being unfunded, will appear shuttle system to all Mints proven the usefulness of the "To maintain this service administrators appointed by opportunities for both in next week's Leader. throughout town. It is service and increased the in the spirit of a true com- the school board at a special students and employees. Dr. Donovan comes to scheAM to continue until feasibility and desire to munity project, we meeting Tuesday night. Superintendent of schools Westfield from Scotch Aug 12, but could be ex- continue the service beyond respectfully request in- Tenure contracts were Laurence F. Greene was Plains - Fanwood where he tended if contributions can the initial four week period. terested local residents and awarded Dr. Joseph Muzas, directed to review and has been director of special support the project. The Colonial Coach of merchants to help support administrative assistant at recommend modifications education for the past three Westfield Inc. would again the program through con- Westfield High School, and of present classroom and years. He has ten years ''Response from the like to thank the many employment contract community has been tributions directed to the Mrs. Shirley Neibarl, experience in the field of supporters and sponsors of above address," D'Amore assistant principal at practices as may be special education, five of positive ... reception is the program, and urge necessary. excellent," Robert concluded. Tamaques School. In ad- these years he served In an dition Mrs. Margaret L. Mrs. Scian will serve as administrative capacity. Cimei was appointed to a officer for the program at no He began his career as a part-time position as additional salary at the junior high school special coordinator of school present time. education teacher in the Council Postpones Decision community affairs at a Effects of u cut in slate aid Connctquot Public School James F. Donovan Eugene J.Voll salary of $5,300. to cducntlon were noted by System In Bohemia, Long Island, N.Y. in 1965. He was a special education teacher On P-2 Zone, Foresees Budget Cuts in llopatcong from 1968 to Will CNJ Trains Run Monday? 1970 when he went, for two Action to amend the ticipated quarter of a peared to object to the ex- the closing three years ago years, to Ohio State coning code by establishing million dollar reduction in tension of the Grove St P-2 of Columbus School. Continuation of rail 30, but was extended service arc also due to be continue both passenger and University as a faculty a' P-2 zone on two lots on revenues. The town faces a zone to include multiple The zone change, which service on the Central through July 20. The state's cut, according to Sagner and freight services after July member conducting Grove St. near the indoor'. |140,OO0cutlin" state aid, as family dwellings which they prior to Tuesday night met Railroad of New Jersey was Commuter Operating the Central Railroad's 25. seminars in teacher tennis club, and altering well as less revenue from contended would add to no adverse criticism, has urged in a letter sent by Agency has notified the petition. The petition states that to education and supervising sign regulations in the P-2 other sources such as in- parking and traffic problems previously failed to win Town Council Trans- Central Railroad that no The Central's petition Is avoid total cessation of special education student tone, was deferred until the terest, on investments. in the areas as well as tax council approval only, portation Chairman Allen further subsidies for rail also accompanied by an services, the railroad teachers. area schools. Children from Chin to the Department of passenger service will be wishes to eliminate Aug. 12 meeting of the Town Numerous residents in the because of its inclusion with affidavit signed by J.W. The 35-year-old director of Council. This decision adjacent Grandview the neighborhood were other zone change proposals Transportation Monday, but provided after that date. Leppington, secretary and passenger lines and use shifted to other schools with whether the thousands of remaining available cash to special services replaces followed protests by neigh- Elisabeth Aye.: area/ aj» • (Continued on pafa 4) Federal operating sub- treasurer, indicating there Alois J. Stadeck who retired bors in the Grandvtew- rail-riding Westfield sidies for New Jersey rail will be insufficient funds to continue freight operations. Eltaabeth Ave. area and the commutejes. will find a train in the beginning of the 1974- ft«Hng on the part- of some the '^pHWorm- - Monday 75 school term, Dr. Mary councilman that the sign morn) n* remains Hand, who retired, July'l, provisions, recommended questionable.. Tennis Court Reservations served as acting director of by the Planning Board, A hearing on a petition by special services during this should be given additional the Central Railroad of New past school year. consideration. Jersey seeking permission Dr. Donovan was selected Also scheduled for the to discontinue all passenger To Be Tried at Tamaques for the Westfield position services as of midnight from 48 applicants. He is a Aug. 12 session, the one The Westfield Recreation before the hour. If all four rules covering reservations remaining summer meeting Sunday unless adequate graduate of Plattsburgh funds are made available in Commission isintroducinga members of doubles party will lose the privilege of State University and of the council, will be an- tennis court reservations are not present on the hour, making a reservation. nouncement of a program to the state meanwhile to Syracuse University where maintain the service is system for trial and the reservation will be The Recreation Com- he earned his master's trim Westfield's municipal evaluation from Aug. 4 forfeited. The attendant's, mission also announced that budget to meet an an- scheduled this morning be- degree. He obtained a fore Chief Judge Lawrence through Aug. 31, at the watch will be the final' with the Introduction of the doctorate from Ohio State Blood Drive to Aid A. Whipple in U.S. District request of Mayor Alexander judge. The court will be trial reservation system, the University in 1972. Court. S. Williams, some members awarded to the first party policy of allowing players to Dr. Donovan lives in of council and other citizens. waiting for an open court, sign in with the attendants llopatcong. Young Leukemia No state funds have yet It will apply to 4 of the unless some members of the and leave the area at their been allocated to the Roosevelt Junior High courts at Tamaques Park on party making the reser- own risk will be cancelled. School's new principal Victim railroad, but legislators also Tuesday through Friday vation are present and are They have received meet in Trenton today. comes to Westfield from Mrs. Mary Banda, evenings from 5 to 10 p.m., able to complete their group numerous complaints from Farmington, Conn, where chalrlady of the Leukemia The railroad's decision to and Saturday and Sunday from among those waiting. both players and attendants seek court authority to he has been principal of Society of America, Central mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 4.