X K Mountainside t. —i r- i- "Your Best Source For Community Information" MOUNTA!NSIDE;N.J;. VOL, 39 NO. 37 JULY 10,1997 TWO SiCTIC Borough Cool as a cucumber Council discu Highlights clean-up program Stable ability By Blaine DHIport the clean-up day, and not everybody : Staff Writer takes advantage of the service, then it Watchung Stables offers two The Borough Council held its work would not be fair to those who have programs, in addition to its fall session meeting Tuesday night during no interest in the service. As it was and spring series of lessons, which a possible, borough clean-up left at the meeting, the council agreed which are designed to introduce day was discussed. that this is something that the resi- the sport of horseback riding to The discussion concerned the plan- dents should take care of individually ail. • ning of a non-binding referendum I regarding a clean-up day. The clean- The next big item up for discussion Programs can be arranged^ at up day, or big garbage day as it is was the possible renewal and transfer date and time convenient for called in" other towns, would be a day of a liquor license that is presently a any group. There is a $20 fee when residents of the borough could hofheless or "pocket" license, A "pocket" Ikense is a liquor license per hour; actual horseback rid- discard large items or large amounts that is presently owned by someone ing is available at an additional of items outside their homes once a even though it is not being used at the cost Contact Jean Jacobus at year to have picked up and hauled (908) 789-3665 for further infor- moment The borough did not take away to the dump. The service would mation The Watchung Stable is action on this particular license earlier cost the taxpayers, which is why May- a facility of the Union County in the year with the rest of the borough or Bob Viglianti suggested that if the Division of Parks and Recrea- liquor licenses because they were council wanted to pursue the idea, that tion and is located at 1160 watting on a decision from the state ax Summit Lane, Moynlainside it be put up for a referendum vote-in- to whether they could proceed with November. "I think that if the resi- action on this particular license. The dents want this service we should council did receive the go ahead from Concerts at Echo Lake explain exactly what i! is going to the stale to either renew or, terminate cost, and then let them decide if it is Music will fill the night air this particular license The council worth having the service in the bor- in, Echo Lake Park when the discussed both the pros and cons-of ough," said Viglianti annual Union County Summer having a live liquor license in the bur. Upon further discussion, other Arts Festival begins its season ough at length. a " ' Courtesy L. Cendrille members of the council questioned The schedule for July is; Babysitters in training Katie O'Sullivan, Brielle Luciano^ Jenna Spadaeelni, and the need for havrng a clean-up day for The owner of the license, along Wednesday, Jukebox Heroes, Kaitiin Moore splash around with Natalie Condrillo, 4, The 11-year-old girls fre- the entire community, when the local with a business partner, were on hand featuring the Mahoney Brothers, quently help mothers at the Community Pool. disposal company will provide that to answer questions for the council sponsored by Comcast Cablevi- service upon demand at what was The main question was on the sion. described, as reasonable prices. Also, intended use of the license. The owner the council was concerned that if the ' slated that he and his partner are pre- Wednesday, a reggae, calypso community-wide clean-up day was to sently talking to a couple of restaurant evening, featuring Verdict. become a reality that the borough chains that might be interested in July 23, Dixieland, featuring Mayor opposes new tower would see a lot of "pickers" ah they moving into the borough if a license the Wooster Street Trolley jazz were called. "Pickers" would be peo- was available The council agreed to By Blaine Dill port One, it is not necessary because there is an existing lower ple who come.into the borough to pick take everything into consideration and Band, sponsored by Schering Staff Writer behind Borough Hall that has space on it for this type of Plough Corp. through the trash that residents have • slated that they will probably take The stale Department of Transportation would like to use Number two, we feel that it will be detrimental to the left out. Also it was brought up that if official action ai the next council property values of the homes around the area. Three, we July 30, Oldies night, feifur- put up a 120-foot commurncations tower on an island in the entire community has to pay for meeting ing A.J, and the Hearts, spon- the middle of Route 22 in Mountainside. This is part of a could not accept the DOT's justification that th^r wanted sored by Tosco Bayway Refin- slate-wide effort by the Department of Transporaiion and' to put up the tower for traffic purposes, but it ilflreaHy to ery. several wireless eornmunicaUons companies to Jose state gain revenue, and we oppose it because murfcipalities land along major roadways to place these new cott^unicir already hav,$pnough trouble trying to gain reverijplwithoul All concerts are held at the tiofi lowers to improve eeihiJM1 phone §en»tce throughout competing with the stale. JJumbef four jflhm thc^tate is Trailside programs Springfield Avenue end of Echo the slate The Borough Council and several residents feel already doing a horrible job maintaining that piece of land Lake Park in Mountainside. that the tower in unnecessary and will only go toward mak- righl now without adding a tower to it," said Viglianti, Lawn chaiTs, blankets and picnic ing the borough less attractive as well as depriving them of aimed at children tnskcts si sj €ot^suriigcv. • Tncfc * is * 'revenue, -.-——- ••—.-., „...—.-. ...„.,._.»...-..-......„ ........ According toViglianii, if the: Department of Transporta- tion will not listen to the borough concerns thai he will By BMne Dfflparf refreshments stand available Recently, a public hearing was held at Borough Hall at have to follow other avenues, "After the Fourth of July Staff Writer beginning at approximately 6:30 which a representatives from the DOT and a major wire- holiday, if I can't go through the departments at the state The Trailside Nature and Science Center has many summer activities sche- p.rfr" less communications company were on hand to discuss the duled for children of all.ages, Some of the more popular events that are upcom- level, I am going to contact the elected officials and tell proposed tower and how the borough views its installation. ing at Trailside are the Wednesday matinees and the Thursday planetarium In case of rain, Cranford them that we feel that this tower is totally unnecessary, According to Mayor Bob Viglianti, the borough was shows which are designed to help kids learn about various topics. High School Auditorium, West unjust, not in the benefit of the community and we are well represented at the meeting, and they feel that the tow- "We have a lot going on at Trailside this summer, but what we would like to End Place, Cranford will be the er is a big mistake, "The borough was represented by the opposing its placement in the borough," said Viglianti. see people turn out for are the open to the public shows that we are putting on," site. Rain information is avail- Police Department, the administrator and the borough According to the Department of Transportation, no final said Judy Leibowitz of the Trailside Center, - -able by calling (908) 352-8410 attorney and we again voiced our opposition on the state desicions have been made with regard to the placement of after 3 p.m. on the day of the On July 23 their will be a show on the Forces of Nature, This is an interactive placing the tower on Route.22 based on about four criteria. concert. the tower on Route 22. science show that combines demonstrations of electricity and magnetism, light and sound and simple machines. Kids will discover why changes in temperature and pressure can cause remarkable effects. On July 30 Jedlie's Funtabulous Trail work Magic Circus comes to town. Children can witness or even participate in the Volunteers are needed to Mobile unit will aid children magic tricks and illusions. Some members of the audience will be chosen to have four brightly lit 10 inch light bulbs slide through their bodies. Other shows assist with trail projects in the By Blaine Dillport increase the risk of developmental scheduled for August are Dinosaur Doin's, Zoo io You, and the Toy Box. Watchung Reservation on Satur- delays in children. Staff Writer Shows are for ages four and up and start at 1 ;30 p.m. at a cost of $4 per person. dayfrom 930 a.m. In 17,-30 Thanki to the generosity of a cou— With the addition of - for more Hjfowwattoft=abom the- p.m. Those interested should pic of area businesses, the Children's the Mobile Services Mobile Services Unit, call (908) The Trailside Nature and Science Center is also having several Thursday meet at Trailside Nature and Specialized Hospital in Mountainside Unit, CSH can now 233-3720, ext.