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The Herald-News from Passaic, New Jersey • 4

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The Herald-Newsi
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Passaic, New Jersey
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jrieraidewsnriday County remains in running as site for auto racing Shapiro and Gibson centered around a study of the park and the lake conducted by F.X. Browne Associates of Landsale, Pa. The study, financed by state and federal grants, spells out a series of steps to eliminate runoff from road salt and erosion and would include construction of terraces, planting shrubs and erection of retaining walls to stabilize the lake's banks. In addition the report urges the establishment of a public education program aimed at stemming littering in and around the lake. If the report's recommendations are approved, their imple--mentation would be financed by another federal grant.

The county already has asked the state for a Green Acres grant to help restore the park and lake. Shapiro, recalling his inaugural message, promised at the time, -We will clean up Weequahic Lake and make it not only By a Herald-Newt SUM Writer Essex County is still in the running as a possible site for Grtnd Prix automobile races, according to County Executive Peter Shapiro and Newark Mayor Kenneth Gibson who discussed the race and other subjects at a meeting Thursday. By mutual agreement Branch Brook Park has been dropped as a possible site, with the potential race course shifted to Weequahic Park, should New York City deny permission to the race promoters to use Flushing Meadows Park, the site of the two World's Fairs. Shapiro said he is committed no matter what the outcome of the race course decision to rehabilitate the park and its 80-acre lake, which is heavily polluted. Last week county officials and staff members of the state Department of Environmental Pro-tection met to discuss measures ro reauee the pulluuutt ami it, with the aim of making the lake usable once more by swimmers.

THE DISCUSSION between if fcs a place of beauty again, but also a place where thousands ot tuas who spend their hot summers near the lake can swim and play." STODDARD Courter speaker at GOP fete POOCh palS peer through an open car window to take in Councii introduces apartment code requiring inspections in Montclair James Piro, the breakfast will serve as the kickoff for "an im- portant and exciting campaign." Piro said he is expecting a large turnout to hear Courter. adding that the event is open to any interested parties. Information can be obtained from GOP headquarters at 235-0100. 1, 1 The legislation had been supported by the Montclair Tenants Organization as a benefit to both tenants and landlords since a record would be developed of apartment conditions that could be referred to when a tenant moves. MTO vice president David Karamacinas supported the ordinance, telling the council that it is desperately needed in the township.

It is designed to prevent conditions from occurring as happened recently in a four-family home on Maple Avenue that was con Planning. Economic Development and Conservation. A 1957 graduatoof Bloomfield High School. Koval is currently enrolled at Bloomfield College. He recently received a professional planner's license from the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners.

He has also worked as an engineering draftsman for the Newark Housing Authority between 1963-65 and with a Montclair firm from 1957-63. LOCALLY, KOVAL is a county committee member, served as president of the Fairvicw Home and School Association, founded the women's and girls' soft ball league, manages and serves as head coach of Nick's Chicks soft-ball team, assistant coach for Freddie's Foxes girls' softball team and holds memberships in hold legal Herald News Rwto by Edmund Pompon of their owner in Cedar Grove. ing overnight on some designated streets, but the council's advisory committee on traffic and parking was unable to come up with a recommendation. Mayor Mary V. Mochary said the council has not dealt with the issue 'since no councilor has brought it up, meaning the overnight parking ban is still in effect.

Councilor Patricia B. Koechlin promptly responded that she would bring it up before the council at a future meeting so it can be acted upon. Councilor Dolores B. Reilly said she would co-sponsor such legislation. refused to be considered for re-nomination for the council.

The 2nd Ward resident, after meeting with his campaign workers earlier this week, said he was still "keeping my options open" at least until the April 28 filing deadline for the primary. Kinder will seek re-election as mayor along with incumbent Councilmen-at-large Joseph G. Wojak and John I. Crecco. Patrolman Lawrence G.

Shorter was picked to replace Gallo on the ticket. The party nominated Robert E. Fetterly Jr. as the 2nd Ward candidate, but earlier this week, the GOP majority on the council refused to appoint him to fill in Davis' seat until the election, selecting instead Thomas Kane, a planning board member, who will hold the seat until Jan. 1.

By a Herald-News Staff Writer MONTCLAIR After months of discussion, the township council introduced a certificate of ha-bitability ordinance for apartments Tuesday. If adopted later this month after a public hearing, the legislation would require a municipal inspection of vacant apartments before a new tenant moves in to make sure it meets local building, health, fire and other codes. A $30 inspection fee. designed to offset costs of an inspector, would be paid for by the tenant and landlord. -XJUL 5 Democrats are running for mayor (but not far away) SUN.

17 to 5 p.m. our inventory less to move till? 'f on all your needs fHHS -r- 1 UA the sights as they await the return demned as unfit for human habitation by the Municipal Court judge. JANET RIBINO. another MTO vice president, added that her group was concerned that many tenant issues seem to be "swept under the rug" by the council although tenants account for half the township's population. The tenants brought up the issue of overnight on-street parking that also has been discussed for months with no action from the council.

The MTO would like at least a trial period for restricted park the Bloomfield High School Music Parents Association and Sacred Heart Church parish bowling league in addition' to hunting and fishing clubs. Democrats previously selected John G. Mooney as the 2nd Ward council candidate to fill out the unexpired term of Republican Gary J- Davis who resigned March 1 and moved out of town. Mooney. president of the local Democratic club, ran unsuccessfully for the council as anat-large candidate in 1980.

The one unanswered question in this year's election is: What are Anthony Gallo's political plans? GALLO. A NINE-YEAR GOP councilman-at-large, wanted a primary contest with Kinder, but the party declined and Gallo clinic I I I YWCA By a benefit May 7 raise Irene's will done by should Mary Sink Knivn Pota 'n Pans Colandara Mining Spoons Crocks ale. (Continued from Page A-11) PALAGANO HAS administrative experience as a former administrative aide to the vice president for academic affairs at Essex County College, supervisory experience with Blooming-dale's in New York City and teaching experience with Essex County College as an adjunct faculty member, In addition to the rent leveling board, Palagano is also serving a two-year appointment to the Essex County Transportation Advisory Board and is a member of the Bloomfield Area Environmental Action Group and the township's Historical Society. Koval, from the 1st Ward, has been supervising principal planning aide since 1973 with the Essex County Department of Tenants to By a Herald-News StafT Writer WEST ORANGE Essex County Republicans will gather at Mayfair Farms Sunday at 9:30 a.m. to listen to U.S.

Rep. James CourteY, R-12th, the featured speaker at the party's Spring "83 Campaign Breakfast. According to Essex County Republican Committee Chairman SAT. April Open 9 a.m. Must reduce so we have Liwm Stock up now China GlMwir Cuilsry Broom Directions: WEST on M.

4 jusl attar lavlti. taka Fsirliald Rd. ramp. Cross ovar Rt. 46 and turn right on to Fairfiald Rd.

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to Gloria Lana mile on right side). PITFALL YOUR NEW FROM ACTIVISION 0INK! CENTEPEDE ism 20 03 FREE T-SHIRT WITH PURCHASE ALL ABOVE ITEMS LIMITED TO STQHE STOCK a 4 16 Bowli Crystal Pails PHONE HOURS: i toil plans luncheon Herald-News Staff Writer MONTCLAIR The YWCA of Mont-clair-North Essex will sponsor a gourmet luncheon and style show at noon at the 150 Glenridge to funds for its programs. Boutique of Claremont Avenue present a fashion concepts show local designer Ruth Perretti. Reservations, at $15 and $30 for patrons, be made by April 25 by contacting Hagen at the Y. By a Herald-News Staff Writer NUTLEY The Essex County Tenant Resource Center and the Nutley Tenants Organization will conduct a free monthly legaL clinic from 7:30 p.m.

to 9 p.m. Monday at the parks and recreation building. 44 Park St. The clinic is open to all tenants faced with housing questions or problems. It will be led by Leigh-Ann Zaolino, housing paralegal for the resource center; Lois Manningan, acting, president of the NTO; and Virginia Saunders, a housing attorney with Essex-Newark Legal Services.

made, rent control, organizing a tenant association, legal notices and more. "We have been doing this service county-wide for over two years," Zaolino said. "The response has been very good, most tenants are unavailable for assistance during the day and cannot always afford to take time from work to discuss in depth their landlord-tenant problems. This program allows us to serve more people and provide better services to the entire communities." More information on the clinics, held the third Monday of the -month, are available from the resource center, 744-4042, qtMhe NTO, 667-1956. Topics ihey will rnver will vary, generally will include how to get RIVER RAID! CHOICE In Stock MS.

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Two of the bridge's three lanes in each direction will be kept open during the rehabilitation which is expected to be completed by the end of November. The work on the Avondale Bridge was originally scheduled to begin in February and to be completed by December 1984. The extensive improvement program includes replacement of the deck, pier repairs and installation of a new drive mechanism. The work was suspended to keep the bridges open for the additional motor vehicle traffic during last month's strike against NJ Transit trains. ifriTr Drukker News Service TRENTON Bridge repair programs, suspended during -the railroad strike, will resume Monday.

Motorists crossing the Passa-ic River are threatened with a double inconvenience. The Route 3 bridge will remain in service, but its capacity will be reduced by one-third through most of the remaining months of 1983. The Avondale Bridge, also known as the De Jessa Bridge, from Lyndhurst to Nutley, will close and remain out of service until early 1985. The speed limit on the Route 3 bridge will be reduced to 35 mph FEHTILimUy.oQ 10--4 For your vl03 Lawn or 5-10-S tor 40 lb. bag Garden Uaa.

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