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TIIE RARITAN VALLEY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER The iaily Home News MIDDLESEX COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS NEW BRUNSWICK, N. THURSDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 16, 1962. 17 oning Proposal Criticized 9 At Plan earing on Ldison Master EDISON Flexible type zoning proposed in a new township master plan drew most of the fire last night at a public hearing held by the Planning Board. The hearing was attended by 200 persons. Under flexible type zoning, also known as "clustering," a builder can put up four houses in a one-acre zone which only allows for two houses providing sufficient land is left empty to make up for the difference.

Other variations are also possible. Better Land Use Lawrence Levine, the planners' technical consultant, told the audience the main objective of clustering was to make better use of land. "Our objective," he said, "is open space." He said the planners were not changing the number of houses which could be put on a tract of land but were making better use of the land. The cluster idea was frowned on by the majority of those present because in the opinion of many persons it would have a tendency to downgrade surrounding property. Norman Filenbaum, chairman of the board, said flexible forms of residential development would be limited to tracts of 20 or more In addition, the developer obtains the advantage of lower development costs per house for roads and utilities which could lower maintenance costs for the township.

Objections to the proposal were that the developer might utilize land which was undesirable, adjacent property owners would be responsible for maintaining the land set aside for recreational use, the idea is too new and has never been tried in Edison, and adjoining property would tend to be downgraded. Filenbaum said two new developments faced the planners after the plan was completed: The future acquisition of land at the Raritan Arsenal and Camp Kilmer. He said the planners feel land at the arsenal should be zoned for heavy industry and at Camp Kilmer for light industry. Also criticized was- a road proposed through an industrial tract west of Stephenville which would hook up with Plainfield Road. Objectors said the additional traffic created by the road would be dangerous.

Another objection was raised to a section set aside for a shopping area at Oak Treet Road and Grove Avenue. Three roads now lead into the intersection and the plan proposed two additional roads. Here again the traffic problem was raised. Levine told the audience that contrary to all the talk at the hearing about downgrading property that the planners were act-ually upgrading property. Most of the comments centered around the northern portion of the township where land is available for the flexible type zoning.

Those against clustering said if the township wanted land available for recreation purposes it should acquire the property and then bring the issue up at a referendum. Levine said 370 acres of land were already designed in the plan for outdoor use. Fred Henrici, former Republican candidate for mayor, said the township didn't need a new master plan. "This is a means," he said "of rolling up all the downgradings in the past five years!" Propose Buffer Zone A suggestion not included in the plan was the cossibilily of buffer zones set between South Plainfield and Edison where a residential zone abuts an industrial zone. The board made no decision last night on whether to accept the plan.

It told the audience it would study recommendationi made and will make changes where necessary. Lrr- 1-- acres and that developers would still have to have tneir plans approved by the board. The advantages of such flexibility, according to the master plan, is that by allowing a given number of houses to cover a smaller portion of land it becomes possible to assemble the residual unbuilt-on land into permanent open space for recreational use, protection of drainage ways and wooded areas. OPEN SESAME Iff only practice here but the portable hydraulic unit being demonstrated by members of Edison Aid and Rescue Squad No. 1 could save someone's life.

The device is used to pry open car doors jammed in a crash. Operating the unit the gift of an anonymous donor are Squad President William Bohn, left, and Sgt. Robert LaFontaine. Site of the practice for squad members was Peppi's Auto Wreckers off Saw Mill Lane, Edison. Zoning Board Hears Against Two Mining Protests Operations SOUTH BRUNSWICK-'Tlease He added that roads in the area make every effort to lessen these ident of the Kendall Par re not of the construction to take hazards of which the neighbors! are i Community Center, for Copy of Land Bid Goes to Prosecutor an addition dont create another monster on Rhode Hall Road, pleaded Michael Gobbo to the Zoning Board heavy trucks and machinery.

"We have complained. After brief questioning, the invested money in our homes, and of Adjustment during a hearing we like it the way it is, he added, Land Is Sought For Recreation SOUTH BRUNSWICK-A plea for "any suitable acreage which can be made available" for recreational purposes in the township, was made by the members of the Recreation Commission, following its meeting on Tuesday. Anthony Santowasso, Allaire State Park was conducted "and that's without creating on the granting of mining permits, last night. bigger pond to breed mosquitoes 'The monster to which he re SAYREVILLE Attorney John in board decided to make arrangements to also visit this site, and make a decision on the use permit at the Sept. 19 meeting.

Must Stop Mining Three other mining operations ferred was a mining operation by Vail seems to keep himself busy Mrs. Singer said "I've been dust from the Dallenbach min the Gordon Sand and Gravel Co. sold to the adjoining property owner, Nau. Vail acquired a copy of the March 20 letter and viewed another one from Nau, which bore an April date, Wednesday afternoon these days with trips between the Borough Hall and offices of Prose The firms application for a use ing operation across the street for If years and I can't stand another cutor Edward J. Dolan and Sher permit was one of two considered iff Robert Jamison in New Bruns by the board witl' public hearings such nuisance." She said the asked the Township Committee yesterday with 120 children from in the township failed to present applications and the board stated that since the companies do not have permits they may no longer at the Borough Hall from Mayor wick.

held on each. After listening to Mining operators never keep to seek "suitable land" so the both play areas attending. Harold H. Boehm. Santowasso asked Mr.

Butler Yesterday he completed another the about 40 citizens remark on the mining operations, the board their promises anyway. Sklarew said, "It must be toler Boehm permitted Vail's perusal mine. The groups are Earl Renk, such journey. to make a detailed report on the summer program at the meeting of borough records on the grounds the Bellizios, and the Jones Road commission can conduct an adequate recreational program. Santowasso added, "We have asked repeatedly for land," and want "to let the aims and de This time it was to deliver to reserved decision on both.

To Visit Sites that they are a matter of public Dolan a photostatic copy of let able if you (Mrs. Singer) continue to live there. He added, "We will be careful. My client must remove sand to mine, and if the record. Material Co.

In other matters, the board considered a question posed by E. F. The board decided to visit the to be held on Sept. 11. He added that he would like her to include in the report the recommendations ter written to the borough by Warren Nau, adjoining property sires be known to the committee In the other letter Nau offered a bid of $1,000 and enclosed a two sites with George Veghte, township engineer.

and the Planning Board." He said for improving the program next owner to the 1.3 acres of borough iu uie present building. PDA Plans Dinner For Ttco Retired Police Officers SOUTH RlVER-Two retired members of the South River Police Department who served 56 years on the force between them, will be honored at a dinner on Sept. 22. They are Sgt. Michael Vacchio who retired March 10 after 31 years of service Sgt.

Jacob Kulik, who retired July 31 after 25 years of service. The affair will be sponsored by South River Local 62, PBA, at Columbian Hall, 88 Jackson St. Former Borough Attorney John P. Kozak will be master of ceremonies and James Vigilante, president of the state PBA, will be among the speakers. Patrolman George Cerekwas is chairman of the committee in charge.

Other members are Patrolmen Michael Vacchio Dennis Pirher and Joseph Stashkevetch. Tickets may be obtained from members of the force and at police headquarters. check in that amount. What The second hearing was on an owned land on Ernston Road over the commission, "has insufficient year, as well. hasn't been explained, however, Wegener.

He said he has purchased land in the Forsgate Industrial Park and wants to build a plant and attach two small buildings which will be used as winds carry the dust, it is irrelevant to this case. Irving Verosloff, attorney for the board, however, did not agree. He said, "This is not ir application by the Dallenbach which Vail's client, Stephen Vra was why Nau's absente bid, on Sand Co. The board had also ex bel of Woodbridge, is suing the John McArdle presented preliminary proposals for two fund projects. May 16 totaled only $750.

pected to hold a hearing on the governing body and four council- land" and any suitable land which could be secured the group's use, "would go a long way toward hurtling a major obstacle to the success of our progressive "temporary living units. He stat McArdle suggested a talent The three-count suit against the mayor and council and the four relevant. This board must study every complaint and determine mining operation of George Spila-tore, but he asked for an ex men as individuals. Seeks Court Order ed he had designed the building himself, and the "temporary liv show, which would utilize various groups in the township including if there are dangerous or detri tension as he was unable to se This was the latest develop program. Sent Letter councilmen as individuals was filed by Vrabel on July 25 in the Chancery Division of Superior ing units can and will be convert mental effects.

Alan Haskins, a cure the maps required. ment in the suit, in which Vra the teenagers, and the publication of a recreation journal. The journ member added "I heartily agree." ed into office space at some future date. The board said this would be the last extension of time for the bel seeks a court order that the borough sell him the land. He The chairman sent the letter Court in Trenton.

Wilson said the board would al, he explained would be dis On the evening of the filing The board could find nothing applicant. submitted the highest bid, $1,800, to the township committee, and a copy to the Planning Board. look over the property with all n-cerned, and give a decision on Sept. 19. in the ordinance to cover tne Most of the audience came to on the tract May 16.

As an al- tributed to to'vnship residents and organizations, and would seek funds from advertisers and boost of the suit Vail showed up at the Borough Hall, much to the surprise of Boehm and Borough Mrs. A. Victor Butler, director request the board not to grant a ternayive, he asks puni The Dallenbach group was rep permit to the Gordon Co. A pe tive damages from Councilmen request and decided to set a date for further determination. The specia meeting to hear the case has been set for Sept.

5. of playground activities for the first year or a daily playground ers. Three Absent tition containing about 45 names Edward Fielek, Edward Dus- Clerk Mary Guilfoyle, armed with a sheriff's deputy and a court order for the tape recordings resented by Robert Herbert, president, and Fred Richardson, attorney. The attorney said he of residents in the area of the pro program, held at two play sites ko, Joseph Ziemba and John Ki Due to the absence of three At the Sept. 5 meeting the board posed mining operation was given erst for voting not to confirm the members of the commission, the of the May 16, July 3, and July "listened carefully to the former to Willard H.

Wilson, chairman, sale to him at the July 3 council group decided to postpone until will also hear an appeal for a variance from Jack C. Stein, pres- 18 council meetings. complaints, and Dallenbachs will by Mrs. Henry Singer. Aug.

28 the plans for future meeting. In the letter given to Dolan, Given to Sheriff The petition stated that mining in the area would "decrease the The tapes were turned over to Nau asked the borough to put activities. A so-called master plan of recreational programs is to be outlined by the commission Jamison. value of the existing homes, be the land up for sale and offered bids of $800 and $1,400 depending William Barry of the sheriff's a tax burden to the township, and and sponsored by the commission, made a report. She explained the activities held at the Reichler Park area and the Cambridge School site, and showed craft projects completed by some of the children attending the program.

She explained the eight-week program will come to an end today with a field day program. She added that parents are invited to attend the last day's activities. The previously postponed trip to and submitted to the Board of Edu destroy the natural beauty. office showed up at the Aug. 1 on whether or not he could buy cation so the board may make Sewer Work Procedes Despite Labor Dispute The company was represented one or two acres.

recommendations as to the avail council meeting and served the complaints in the suit on each However, what attracted Vail ability of school areas. These by Irvan Gordon, owner, and Ish-mael Sklarew, attorney. The own most to the letter was an al member of the governing body in requests will be set forth at the next meeting, Santowasso stat er contended the operation in the teration of the figures down to dividually. area known as Pigeon Swamp That evening the council au $500 and $1,000, respectively, fol ed. lowed with the "ordered by Co.

thorized Borough Attorney Joseph MADISON TOWNSHIP Work "would drain the swamp, and rid the area of "a mosquito breed project. However, Zizik added the authority has "every reason to Kierst." The letter was dated Karcher to defend the borough continues on the installation of a 36-inch township sewer line in the ing place. He promised the board and the four councilmen against March 20, 1961, but was apparent Youngsters at Playground Go in for Indian Lore the suit. he- would "do anything within rea ly sent this year, the date being Old Bridge section, despite a de Damages will not be sought an error. son to comply with all of the zoning ordinances and laws.

believe it will be finished by The authority official said the general contractor had five work crews on the job until they were cut to two crews Monday and crease in the work force result from the four councilmen if the At the July 18 council meeting Zizik said nearly one-half of the trunk line has been installed and that the bulk of the collecting links are in. The township trunk line began at its connection with the Middlesex Sewerage Authority's deep-run line (South River interceptor) and has progressed about 3,200 feet from the Bordentown-South Amboy Turnpike to School ing from a labor dispute. requested court order materialis PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP The North Stelton playground Lots of Holes Gobbo, whose home adjoins the This comment came yesterday es. If it doesn fieieK, dusko, held a bike rodeo on Aug. 8.

May- Ziemba and Kierst will be named proposed mining operation, said from Walter Zizik, executive director of the township Sewerage Kierst admitted he visited Vra-bel the day after the auction on orders from Dusko. At the same meeting Ziemba admitted he voted against the sale because he understood the land was to be so Miles and Diane Edison won if the permit were granted, "all Tuesday. A third crew was added yesterday, Zizik said, explaining that senerally a crew consists of a defendants on the grounds that we'd be left with is a bunch of the "fastest" race, and Harold "they flagrantly attempted to fa Authority who said, "To date we are satisfied with the prog vor a lower bidder." holes. machine operator, foreman and jonnson ana Linaa urutm won Street and the Old Bridge Mata- ress. about five laborers.

Several laborers follow to fill in after the Zizik said the "we" included wan lurnpike. Another section of near 1,200 feet has been laid alone the "slowest" race. On Aug. 10 the children of the Rivercrest playground engaged in a scavenger hunt. Each was given authority members.

He said work digging crew, he said. Defer Action on Projects on the project was not stopped a list of 29 things to find. The Monday as reported by this newspaper when workers who took the Schedule Finals Of Golf Tourney hunt began at 1:30 p.m. and at 2:40 the first two came in with places of strikers allegedly became disgruntled over their pay. No Comment all the articles.

Winners were EDISON Finals of the Edison The Holmes Marshall "Woodland Indians" are eagerly pursuing the Indian way of life. The children of this supervised playground sponsored by the Pis-cataway Recreation Commission have built a wigwam. Some of the children have made head dresses and warrior headbands, Indian metal and leather belts and lanyard belts. The girls enjoy making Indian bead necklaces and metal necklaces. A drawing contest was held this week at Holmes Marshall.

The theme was Indian life. Robert Ward won first place. He drew an Indian riding a horse with bow and arrow in hand. Second place went to James Williams, and Henry Home's picture of an Indian village won third place. Hold Doll Show At Durham Park there was a First, Beverly Mahomaski; sec Zizik had no comment on the Township golf tournament will be held Sunday at the Metuchen Golf labor dispute.

He said the con Sunset Avenue. To Be Extended The local trunk line will terminate at a dead-end between Oak and Birch streets. Future plans call for extention when that part of the township is developed. Hearings on the strike were held Aug. 3, 8 and 10 before the National Labor Relations Board in Newark on a petition by the laborers' Local 472.

The operating engineers did not file. The laborers' petition said from 24 to 28 eployes struck to protest the failure to procure a Club starting at 10 a.m. tract with the general contractor Matched in the A Flight, aver the United Foundation Corp. of Union, does not stipulate that age score 70-80, are Roy Conk- lin and Al Anderson. Paired for the union labor is required.

ond, Nancy Tomecko. Rivercrest played Knollwood in boys Softball Friday. In a even inning game Rivercrest won 17-7. Bob Dunn hit a triple for Rivercrest. At Knollwood winners of a hobby show were as follows: Mary Ellen Scott, drawing; Pam Hult-man, shell collection; Lisa Lopez, its "not welcome" attitude to proposed mass housing in the past year, the measure apparently has not reached the developers.

In a letter to the board, the Sealark Holding Co. of Long Branch asked for-zoning information on a 170- acre tract off Route 516 near Southwood. The firm said it felt the area "ideal for one family homes" and was contemplating developing it. The board took no action. In other action.

Mayor John Phillips a member of the board, revealed that the New Jersey Department of Defense has sent the township a check for $13,000 to help finance the waterfront erosion control work on Bayshore Drive and Shoreland Circle. The amount is partial payment of a $18,798 grant being given the township by the state to report storm damage caused by the recent The project was struck July 17. Flight title; 80-90, are Dan Mi-nucci and Roert Lampe Jr. The MADISON TOWNSHIP-Three proposed de-Velopments totaling 502 homes were given the Planning Board's familiar cold shoulder last night when requested action on their applications was delayed for a month. Another, the 246-home Section 6 of the Crest-wood development adjacent to Sayre Woods South, received what it asked for and this amounted merely to a classification as a major subdivision.

Further Study Requests for preliminary approval for the 318-home Lake Lefferts development and the 178-home Valley View Estates on Route 9 and Tice-town Road were shunted to the next regular meeting of the board to allow "further study." Also referred to the next meeting was an application for a six-home subdivision in Pershing Park. Though the board has remained consistent in Reportedly involved were two Flight crown is being contested by John W. Behnke and Dick Mc Newark unions. They are Local 472, International Laborers' Union Heavy and General Construction, and Local 825, International Union of Operating Engineers. Ginnis.

Competing for the Flight title are Julius H. Lenkey ballet costume; Tom and Jeff and George Valocsik. Romaine, plastic models; Patrice Heymer, horse statues; Nancy Zizik said the trunk line was Trophies will be presented by Mayor Anthony M. Yelencsics and being installed for two months doll show and the hobby contest this week. Owners of the best hobbies were: Gary Machett Heymer, animal statues; Leigh Amitrami, stamps; Barbara Ul-rick, stamps; Les Hultman, books.

before the strike. The contractor Recreation Director Stephen Capestro. has until Jan. 15 to complete the (largest), Mike Bennet best cared for), Joy McDonald (most origini-nal). Winners of the doll contest were Patty and Gina Caganio (largest), Barbara Schwartz (smallest), Kathy Sabo (best Councilmen to Discuss Crossman Complaint dressed).

Rolling Car Causes Mishap PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP -A parked car rolled out of the driveway of its owner, Edward J. Bergalowski of 1113 S. Washington yesterday at 5:20 p.m. Enroute, the fellow who released the emergency brake jumped out. The car came to a stop in the road but Burton A.

Weiss of 45 Myrtle North Plainfield, going northbound in Washington Ave nue, was unable to stop his car. The cars collided. The fellow who released the emergency brake was taken to Muhlenberg Hospital by the Ar Possumtown has announced two sports champions. Mike Marchie leads in horseshoe ringers with a total of 215. Joey Trechock has been named champion nok hockey.

Possumtown held a net After learning that the project was cancelled because only $3,000 was available for it, Shorosky charged that Moselowitz "authorized the job and collected fees for it knowing full well it couldn't be done." Shorosky pointed out that the submission of a bid cost him $110 worth of time and materials. The work on the firehouse was to include the installation of concrete floors, partitions and plumbing and heating. A lengthy discussion on how to alleviate poor conditions caused by drainage at the Arleth School playground was ignited when Mrs. John Bradley, 9 Stevenson presented a 430-signa- ture petition demanding action. Councilmen Patrick Latham and Joseph Ziemba suggested that the council enact temporary solutions, but it was finally decided that Borough Attorney Joseph T.

Karcher will meet with the Board of Education's attorney, Edwin A. Kolodziej. During the discussion Councilman Edward Dusko, chairman of roads, said he would see what he could do to alleviate the problem, which is caused by water running from Johnson Lane across the playground. show Aug. 8.

Winners were Andy Ledonnes turtles (smallest pet), Joan Seiz's sheep dog (largest Terry Thompson's cocoa cat (prettiest), David Mount's white cat (cutest cat), Barbara Ruddimans dog (most talented), bor Rescue Squad for treatment of bruises. Pat Marrapodi Beagle pup (al most the best behaved). He was the car owners son. Romeo and Juliet to Love and Die Again MEMBERSHIP PLAN Main Street, and because the dredging of the creek requires an application to the county. In contrast with meetings in recent weeks, last night's council session was a relatively quiet one, with outspoken criticism being voiced only on two occasions.

The first was leveled at Borough Engineer Herman G. Mozelowitz by John Floystrop, a spectator, who after a lengthy discussion of drainage problems at the Arleth School playground declared, "All I ever hear our engineer say is 'I'm looking into this and It's time we got a new engineer." Going to Vote GOP Shortly after thsi incident, Frank Barnet, 25 Stevenson who identified himself as a lifelong Democrat, proclaimed that he was going to vote Republican in the borough this fall because "I'm sick of watching four councilmen take the mayor's powers away from him." Both statements were greeted with applause. Two ordinances were passed last night. The first authorized $35,000 worth of storm drainage work for Reed Street and Washington Road. The county is to supply $15,000 toward this project.

In the other ordinance the Route 35 overpass in Melrose was christened "Joseph Andrejewski Drive." Andrejewski, a lifelong resident of Sayreville, is a former councilman. The rejection of all bids for an estimated $12,000 worth of repairs on the Morgan firehouse 6tirred sharp criticise from Michael Shorosky of Shig-Shor the low bidder. SAYREVILLE The Crossman a sand and clay firm located off Washington Road, is apparently going to get some results from a Borough Council resolution after a wait of nearly three years. The five-point resolution, passed on Sept. 2, 1959, approves terms of a storm and sanitary sewer righof-way across Crossman property.

Last night during a private meeting following its regular meeting, the council agreed to meet next Thursday with the Middlesex County Board of Freeholders to "take whatever steps necessary to comply vith the resolution and correct the situation." Alleviate Problem In essence the five-point resolution promised the firm that the borough would alleviate the firm's drainage problems by installing a storm sewer line and storm water ditch, by dredging Arrarat Creek, and by taking steps to decrease the flow of sewage across Crossman property. The firm in a recent letter charged that the borough, by not complying with terms of the resolution, had caused "damage to our property, creation of a health menace to our employes and heavy financial loss by contamination of our products." Crossman also indicted it would take "remedial steps to obtain compliance" with the resolution. Tjje county is involved in this case because the promised sewer line is to run from' Washington Road, a county road, to a pond near Anthony Bergalowski. His age: 3. METUCHEN A Hadassah program planning meeting was held TO WORK SITE METUCHEN Men -id boys of Tuesday at the home of Mrs.

Daniel Schwartz, 28 Meyer Road, Nixon, by members of the Me-tuchen Chapter. the First Baptist Church will as Included in the plans for the semble at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and go to the new church property at Middlesex and Jesmond Roads. They will work on clearing the land on which it is planned to build a new church. regular meeting to be held Sept.

25 were a membership drive; the proclamation of "H-Month;" and centuries, and tourists in Verona still flock to see "Juliet's house" and visit the "graves of the lovers." Only last year the same story appeared as a motion picture with different names and title and then won the Academy Award "West Side Story." Shakespeare was a young man himself when he penned the play and he crammed it full of the vigor of youth. The action moves swiftly. Romeo and Juliet meet, love and die within just four days. And side by side with the lyrical fervor of the young love are the street brawls and sharp bawdy humor for which Shakespeare's name is just as famous. WOODBRIDGE The Woodbridge Senior High School grounds on St.

George Avenue, is a hubub of activity as final preparations are being completed for the opening of "Romeo and Juliet" by the Woodbridge Summer Shakespearean Festival. The premier of the play today at 8:30 p.m. will begin a six day run in Woodbridge. Additional performances will be given on Aug. 17, 18, 23,24 and 25 here, and on Aug.

28 and 29 in War-inanco Park in Elizabeth. There is no admission charge for the festival, sponsored by the Wood-bridge Township RecreationDcpartment. Few stories are better known than that of "Romeo and Juliet." Young men and have cherished it for more than three and a half a skit entitled, "Have Member Final building plans for the new ship-Will Travel." church have not been made but the church departments have submitted they requirements and suggestions. You can add as much as one cup Jfnely grated cheese to one cup thin or medium white sauce..