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The Montclair Times from Montclair, New Jersey • 9

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Page 9 TOE MONTCLAIR TIMES (N J. THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1981 Bay Street Railroad Station Opens "4 -'V i million and the track changes cost about $100,000 according to Leon Surgent, the New Jersey Department of Transportation's resident engineer, who is overseeing the project. Frank Cimonetti, project engineer for the New Jersey Department of Transportation, pointed out that the opening of the Bay Street station took place about 30 days ahead of the original schedule. Frank J. Flynn of Glen Ridge, division supervisor for Conrail, invited a group of young Head Strt students who attended the ceremony to join the officials and board the 4-car train for a round-trip ride to Hoboken the line's initial run out of the new Bay Street Station.

Before boarding the train, Frank Reilly, chairman of the board of directors and historian of the Tri-State Historical Railway Association, explained that the first electric train was put into service on Sept. 3, 1930. "It pulled out of Hoboken and passed through Montclair on its initial run," he noted, "with Thomas A. Edison at the throttle." "Bob Edwards and I brought the redevelopment project to the forefront of the town and put it on the road," he said referring to his association with Robert F. Edwards, a former town planner.

"But, we never envisioned that we'd have a railway station here. As a frequent commuter to Newark, I'm glad that we won have to put up with a leaky roof," he added, humorously, "and if it does rain, we'll have a shelter." "But, most of all, the opening of this station will permit the town to proceed with the redevelopment that has been on the drawing board for so long." Construction of the new station was started in March of 1980 under the supervision of the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The station will feature two enclosed shelters, one of which will be heated during the Winter months. Work is being carried out by the Delia Pella Contracting the prime contractor for the station construction and Conrail, which made the track changes needed for the new station. The cost of the station was just under $1 Continued from Page 1 1 It's a good feeling when governments can work together." "This is a happy day for both the Redevelopment Agency and the Township Council," said Mayor Mochary.

"Opening this station is a tremendous step toward the completion of the redevelopment project that we are all so anxious to see completed." Montclair Redevelopment Agency Commissioner Fletcher agreed, stating, "The opening of the Bay Street station will allow us to go on with our plans to accommodate the needs of the residents of Montclair. Also addressing the crowd was Harry B. Mahler, a former chairman of the Redevelopment Agency, who stated: "I worked on the project in 1973-74 when it was a job to get sites for housing and to get the railway station relocated. I used to walk by and visualize what this station might look like, i'm glad we made it!" Echoing his sentiments was William L. Dill, a former mayor and a past chairman of the Redevelopment Agency.

I 4 i 1 Mh- 77 vv fit 4 try Dealers Protect ALL ABOARD Preparing to board the first train out of the new Bay Street Station are, left to right, former Mayor William L. Dill, a past chairman of the Montclair Redevelopment Agency; N.J. Transit Executive Director Jerome C. Premo; Councilwoman Patricia B. Koechlin; Karen L.

Petrini, executive vice president of the. Montclair Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Mary V. Mochary, and Commissioners Richard Ferrarelli and Audrey Fletcher of the Montclair Redevelopment Agency. (Photo by Rod Grodt) lOmtinued from fane 1 1 The ordinance, prior to its introduction and at Tuesday night's meeting before its adoption, has come under heavy criticism from sophisticated security devices, and the owners take items home. If they have to leave items unprotected on the premises, who's responsible or security and safety Other dealers also spoke against the ordinance.

Charles Anastasio of Cooper Avenue, owner of Charles Coin Company, said. "The five-day holding period is disastrous and would make dealers greater jewelry is more than 72 hours. It won't hurt business to hold an item that long. If a customer wants a particular piece, he'll wait. Good honest people have no objections to listing their names.

The ordinance will make it difficult for dishonest people to sell and will help police." Mr. Bouma told the Council that he was victimized by a shoplifter and that, The man was arrested the same day by Sergeant McKaig and Captain (John) Corcoran. The man told where he had sold some of the items. The piece he sold here in town was already disposed of but an honest Bloomfield dealer had the rest and returned them. Local businessman Thomas Franges of Hawthorne Place told the Council that he had been the victim of a burglary.

"It was discovered 24 hours later, and it took a half a day to do an inventory. By then it was too late to recover anything." He added that he had taken some sterling silver items into New York City for appraisal Orechio CPR Bill Receives Support Assemblyman Carl Orechio (REssex) has announced that he has received strong support from the American Heart Association, New Jersey affiliate, for his proposed legislation. Assembly Bill 1321. This bill would require CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training be taught in all high schools throughout the and, "No New York City dealer would even give me an estimate on the sale of antique silver unless I left it for five days. Then, once the appraisal was given, it would be another five days before payment." Insurance broker Paul Bonelli added that he too had been a victim but, "I don't think the ordinance is well thought out.

Why not table it, clean it up and resubmit it in a couple of weeks?" Mayor Mochary told Mr. Bonelli "We have given it a lot of thought. Just because someone says it's not legal doesn't make it so! Councilwoman Koechlin said that she "was not opposed to the concept, but'l think there should be a value placed on the items covered." She also questioned the fact that minors were not allowed to purchase. "I can see why minors would not be allowed to sell." she said. Councilwoman Reilly said, "We are all interested in finding a way to stop burglaries, but we have to have input from citizens.

I have a problem with the ordinance and with other things I've heard here tonight which we've heard before. by the color of a person's skin." She, too, questioned the portion of the ordinance restricting minors from being able to purchase merchandise. Mayor Mochary said that "I think we should give it a chance. If need be, amendments can be made. favor it." Councilwoman Marilyn Sopkia said that "I go along with the Mayor but suggest an amendment that you can sell to minors but not buy from them.

local dealers in gold, silver, precious metals and jewelry. The chief spokesman, for the dealers has been Donald Flanagan, a lawyer and the owner of Montclair Galleries on Church Street. Mr. Flanagan questioned, again. several aspects of the ordinance on Tuesday.

He asked if existing inventories were covered by the ordinance and was told by Township Counsel Joseph C. Dickson Jr. "Yes. existing inventories are subject to regulation." Mr. Flanagan then asked if rare coins and mail order businesses were also covered and was told that they were.

He then pulled from his coat pocket an envelope and withdrew a Mickey Mouse watch. He asked if the watch fell under the ordinance and was told no. From another envelope he withdrew a sterling silver Yo-Yo, asking if it was covered. He was told that it was. Mr.

Flanagan protested the fact that the ordinance would prevent him from selling coins to children who collected them. "You can't tell me I can't sell coins to collect them! he Said. "A kid can't buy, from me but can go up the street to Hahne's and buy a bracelet from them but not from me because I'm a dealer. It's discriminatory He also questioned, "What does the sale of an item have to do with regulating stolen items?" 1 Mr. Flanagan stated.

"Many shops have no you're asking me to store five days worth of merchandise in my safe. If anyone with a gun came in, I'd open it and give it to him." Mr. Anastasio also told the Council that he had a $250,000 burglary not long ago. Detective Lieutenant Al Fiorovanti asked Mr. Anastasio where the burglary took place and was told it was not in Montclair.

For the second time in two weeks Detective Sergeant Robert McKaig was said to have made racial slurs. Two weeks ago Sergeant McKaig told The Times that he denied making any racial slurs, and Tuesday night Mr. Dickson said. "Sergeant McKaig denies all racial slurs or comments of a racial nature. Mayor Mary V.

Mochary said, "This is not a court. The accusations will have to be followed up." Alan Levine, president of Coins. Comics and Collectables termed five charges pending against his business of accepting stolen property nonsense." John Bouma, a Church Street jeweler, spoke in favor of the ordinance. "I have to disagree with my colleagues," he said. "The average time before turnover oj; a piece of Grief follows the loss or theft of a check! Well, you need not worry again about Social Security payments or any other checks you receive regularly by mail.

For JVIont-clair Savings Bank has a safe and convenient way to save you time, money and Srief. It's the grief-free Direct eposit Service. Here's how Roe To Speak The Esex County Democratic Coalition will continue its Gubernatorial Forums on Sunday. Congressman Robert Roe will be the featured This session will be held at the home of Barbara and John Rudder, 441 Overhill South Orange, beginning at 3:30 P.M. The purpose of these forums is twofold: to provide the membership with an opportunity to meet each Democratic candidate individually, and to question them on issues of concern.

The public is invited to join the organization and attend these hearings. LEGAL NOTICE it works: instead of your monthly checks coming to Marcus Named Alan Marcus of Ridgewood. a public relations, governmental affairs and advertising consultant, has been named to McLaughlin's Beat as a guest commentator. McLaughlin's Beat is the weekly NJPTV public affairs program hosted by veteran New Jersey newsman. John McLaughlin.

The program airs on Channel 50 Thursdays at 8 P.M. and is repeated on Sundays at 5:30 P.M. It is too lata SHERIFF'S SALE SUPERIOR (CHAN) A-377 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION. ESSEX COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-7049-79 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, corporation.

PLAINTIFF, w. FRED JAMES. et DEFENDANTS. Execution For Sale of Mortgaged Premises. By virtue of the above stated writ of Execution, to rre directed, I shall expose for safe by Public Auction, in Sheriffs Office, Essex County Courts Building in Newark, on Tuesday, the 17m day of.

March next, at one-thirty P.M. (Prevailing Time) PREMISES KNOWN AS LOT 32 IN BLOCK 3645 oo the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of. Essex, Stateof New Jersey. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 25 Porter Ave, Newark.N.J. DIMENSIONS: 50 ft.

by 100 ft. on Northeasterly sideof Porter Avenue, 128.88 Feet SoutheastertyfromPorterPlace. THE FOREGOING IS NOT A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUCH DESCRIPTION WILL BE FOUND IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDED IN BOOK 4361 AT PAGE 1141. RECORDS OF ESSEX COUNTY.NEWJERSEY. The approxirrBte amount of the Judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-ONE CENTS together with the costs of this sale.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the sale from time to tine as provided by Law. Newark.N.J., Feb. 9, 1981 1 CHARLES A. CUMMINGS. Sheriff Melville J.

Bertow. Attorney Feb. 19, 26, MarchS, 12, 1981 $66.12 to claim a deduction or credit overlooked on a 1977 tax return. True False If you know about amending a tax return, you probably know the answer. If you don't, maybe you need Block.

Because Block knows tax laws that you might not know. You can amend a tax return for overlooked deductions and credits up to three years after the filing deadline. So the answer to the question is FALSE. WE'LL MAKE THE TAX LAWS WORK FOR YOU BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE you, the funds are automatically deposited in your Montclair Savings Bank savings account. This enables you to earn 5.50 Interest as soon as possible.

(If you prefer, the funds may go into your checking account.) No more grief over lost or stolen more grief over waiting in line to cash or deposit more grief over transportation costs to get to the bank. Montclair Savings Bank's Direct Deposit Service gives you more time to enjoy life -while your money is safely growing. Another money-saving and time-saving service at Montclair Savings Bank is the Payroll Savings Plan. PSP lets wage earners enjoy the same benefits as Direct Deposit customers. Ask how to arrange for these free, automatic services at any conveniently located Montclair Savings Bank office.

There's no time like todav to open an account that takes the grief out of growing richer. LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFFS SAt SUPERIOR (CHAN) A-364 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, ESSEX COUNTY. DOCKET NO. F-Hll-80 J.I. KISLAK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a N.J.

com, PLAINTIFF vs. FRANCES JACKSON, unmarried, et DEFENDANTS. Execution For Sale of Mortgaged Premises. By virtue of the above stated wnt of Execution, to me directed, I shall expose for sale by Public Auction, in SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Essex County Courts Building in Newark, on Tuesday, the 10th day of March next, at one-thirty P.M., (Prevailing Time) Property to be sold is located in the Town of Irvington, County of Essex, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as; 50Crtester Avenue, Irvington.

New Jersey Tax Lot No. 1 Block No. 225. Dimensions: (approximately) 50 feet wide by 100 teet long. Nearest cross street: Situate at the intersection of the southeasterly side of Chester Avenue with the northeasterly side of Fem Avenue.

The foregoing is not a full legal descnpnon. such descnption will be found Book 4532 of Deeds for Essex County. Page 224. The approxirrBte amount of the Judgment to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-EIGHT CENTS (37, 459.88). together with the costs of this sale.

The Shenff reserves the right to adjourn tne sale from urre to time as provided by Law. Newark J. Feb. 2. 198J CHAKLtb A OUMMirAiS, Shenff Zucker.

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