ly of the comlns New Year hold excitement and joy, as we wish you and yours 365 days of health, happiness and prosperity. 2 WESTFIELD LEADER The Leading and Most Widely Circulated Weekly Newspaper In Union County USPS 6*C» NINETY-FIFTH YEAR, NO. 21 Skconcf ClkM Poutt* Paid Published .1 Wmfirid. N.J. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1984 Every Thursday 26 Pages—30 Cents 'Good News" on School Plans Applause Greets 5-4 School Superintendent ed. The Commissioner indicated studies to seventh and eighth Laoience F. Greene released at that time that departmentaliz- grade students? Vote on Historic Zones "good news" to the community ed schools required teachers cer- May secondary teachers teach An historic review commission Under the ordinance, neigh- Westfield's first ward. about future plans to reorganize tified as secondary teachers in a practical arts or languages to which will aid individuals and borhoods must get consent of 75 Several residents of the the schools and also issued a plea specific subject for grades seven sixth grade students? neighborhood groups establish percent of homeowners in order 100-year-old Boulevard area, in for "Santa Clauses" in the com- through twelve. Dr. Greene said that Dr. designations of historic zones and to seek historic zone status. The which the Squires property was munity to provide gifts that can "I am pleased to report' that Cooperman's response "permits historic landmarks was approved historic review commission, saved from demolition but a help meet school needs outside Commissioner Cooperman has us to move ahead with our plan- by a 5-4 vote at the final meeting comprised of seven Westfield court battle is now in progress the limited school budget. positive answers to three specific ned reorganization, targeted for of the 1984 Town Council Tuesday residents, would advise residents concerning another property, In his report to the school questions," Dr. Greene stated. September, 1987." night. on steps for compliance and re- also spoke at the public hearing. board and public. Dr. Greene Those questions are: May He said that the School Board The adoption of the ordinance view contemplated alterations. Claiming these as "unpleasant noted that he had written to State elementary teachers teach core had already made the decision brought a round of applause from The Stoneleigh Park Assoc- activities," Don Mogard of 817 Education Commissioner Saul (reading, writing and that the principals in an In- a full-house crowd which, for the iation, consisting of 30 families. Boulevard said he preferred to Cooperman seeking permission arithmetic) subjects to sixth termediate School would be cer- most part, supported the legis- is initiating plans to become the "have an ordinance to do the to staff a proposed intermediate graders in an Intermediate tified as secondary ad- lation which has been almost a town's first historic district, worrying for me." school with the best mix ofSchool? ministrators. year in preparation and has been according to Fred Albertson. Only dissenter among the more elementary and secondary May elementary teachers The Superintendent met with rewritten eight times before the Members of the Stoneleigh Park than dozen residents who spoke teachers. teach a common branch subject the Staff Reorganization Com- final proposal. Association, organized in 1926, at the session was Anthony Davis Commissioner Cooperman last (math, science, English, social (Conllnued last page, this section) has always had restrictions on its of Birch Ave. who said the ordi- year ruled that elementary cer- deeds, Albertson said, to main- nance was "an invasion of pri- tified staff members (K through tain the circle's unique qualities, vacy" and added that he pre- eighth grade) could not teach in a Contests, Entertainment Highlight and fully support the adoption of ferred the "association ap- school that was departmentaliz- the new historic zone concept. proach" used by the Stoneleigh About 500 of the community's Park group. It was later explai- Festival Sunday Winter 10,000 dwelling units could be ned that such restrictions as the Early Deadlines ^ affected by the new rulings, latter organization maintains is Ice sculptures, kiddie Weslficld Old-Fashioned Winter Festival Parker Nelson of 522 Summit only possible at the time an area For Holiday Issues m matinees, community enter- Sunday. Dec. 2:1, Noon - :t p.m. Ave. said in endorsing the bill. is developed. tainment, Santa Claus, free hot 11:15 a.m. -$l Matinee Tickets for "A Christmas Story" and "Willie- Nelson is active in a southside Voting for the ordinance were Early deadlines will ben chocolate and last-minute shopp- Wonka" go on sale at hot chocolate booths located on Film Street and group interested in preserving •^•observed for both the Dec. 27 X Mayor Ronald J. Frigerio and t ing may be enjoyed in downtown Central Avenue/E. Broad Street intersection qualities of old homes in that Councilmen John Brady, under J/and Jan. 3 issues of the West-"?* Westfield this Sunday during the 12 noon - "A Christmas Story" matinoe at Rialto Theatre area. ^field Leader because of thett whose leadership of the laws and inaugural "Westfield Old- - Ice sculpture contest begins President of the Dudley Park rules committee the legislation •Christmas and New Year'sHF Fashioned Winter Festival." 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Westfield YMOA Theatre Workshop prosi-nlx [Day holidays. K Association, Pat Velderman, was developed, Richard Bagger, The festival, which will run "The Toy Shop" on stage said the "mild" historic zone Brian Fahey and Tom Quinn. Friday deadlines for adver-lk from 12 noon until 3 p.m., will be 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Performance by the Westfield Colonial ("horns. sing and news releases will/i ordinance is an "important Opposing the historic zone con- focused on Elm St., which will be SPEBSQSA, on stage conservative step" which will cept were Councilmen Bud I be observed, tomorrow for thevj closed between North Ave. and 1:45 p.m. - "A Christmas Story" matinee at Rialto Theatre- permit homeowners to continue Boothe, Raymond Stone. Jubb |Dec. 27 issue and Friday, Dec. Jf Quimby St. to create a block par- 2 p.m. - Announcement of winning homeowners in "Wost fit-Id t lomc* 28 for the Jan. 3 issue.5; to develop properties. The advi- Corbet and James Capone. ty atmosphere. Decorating Contest" by Westfield Board of Realtors on slaeo sory board, he noted, will provide Boothe questioned -whether or Weekend sports results will belk A stage will be erected on Elm - "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" malinoe t*\ WesMlioUl .ited until 9 aJml"'ori the" "guidance rathev than restri- not the ordinance protects the St. where shoppers and visitors Twin Cinema ( ction," Velderman said. The town as it only blocks the owner londa'ys before publication. can hear live entertainment 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Performance by !he Choral Art Sncielv Of N«v The Westfield Leader office, i= can near live entertainment ^- " y.m. - £.:•*& \ Dudley Park Association repre- from doing what he or she wants If including performances by the Jersey on stage SentS 158 properties in (Continued last cage, this section) Swill close at noon Monday for a in "tc(- fChristmas holiday and reopen 5* Westfield Colonial Chorus and 2:45 p.m. - Announcement of winning civic organizations Choral Art Society of N.J., andSculpture Contest" Schools to Begin Vacation Tomorrow - Christmas carols. Meanwhile, ^at9a.m. Wednesday morning. 3 p.m. - Conclusion six community organizations will Santa Claus will stroll through downtown Westfiolri durinu t>ntiri Westfield public schools will through Tuesday. Jan. 1. (Continued last page, this section) festival; hot chocolate will be dispensed free from noon If* ;? p.m. close for Christmas vacation at The three secondary school of- the end of classes tomorrow. fices and the School Adminis- Owner Fails to Show, Classes will resume at the tration Building at 302 Elm Street usual time on Wednesday. Jan. 2. will be open from 8a.m. to 3 p.m. All elementary school offices on Thursday and Friday. Dec. 27 Illegal Deck Denied will be closed Monday. Dec. 24 and 28. and on Monday. Dec. 31. The appeal of Judith Daic'one meeting and present a revised for permission to erect a deck on proposal. her Scudder Rd. property was T.J. Mullaney of 940 Highland r Holiday Toy Drive Reaches Goal denied at Monday's Board of Ad- Ave. came before the board to 1 justment meeting. propose the addition to his home Allowing Daidone the oppor- of a dining room and porch 5 Nearly one week before its anticipated deadline, the Wesifii-lrl tunity to make an appearance measuring 14 by 15 feet. § Holiday'Toy Drive has already reached its goal of l(H> donations nf during the course of the evening, Mullaney pointed out that the f toys and clothes. the board reviewed the appeal to topography of his property is so 2 Because enough toys and clothes have been contributor! lo reach date; the appellant had com- unusual that it would not be feasi- Sthe quotas of the benefiting organizations, includinc the West Hold menced construction of the deck ble to locate the addition on any 5Day Care Center. Westfield Community Center, and Wi-slfie-lr) during the summer without seek- other site than the one proposed. ^Neighborhood Council, no additional donations are necessary. ing approval from either the Noting that three quarters of the W The Westfield Association of Merchants, which sponsored thi board or town building inspector, MuYlaney"residence"is\ve"n within i drive, expressed thanks to all West field ;md noitihborirm iirmip and had not appeared at the the permitted the rear yard re- %anc l individuals who donated to make the drive such a success.