Westfield, NJ
Newspaper...... Thursday, December 24, 1997
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1997 IN REVIEW (click hyperlinks below for detail)
Inaugural
Issue of The Leader on the Internet (12/31/96) Thank you for visiting our debut on the Internet. Over the next few weeks, we’ve limited our goals to daily postings of local news and stories on this site. Bigger things are in the works. However, we’re still unpacking boxes, reading manuals, configuring and connecting wires; enmeshed in the learning curve.............. NEW MAYOR URGES
BIPARTIANSHIP RELATIONSHIP WITH REPUBLICAN MAJORITY
A standing room only crowd of over 300 helped Westfield usher in a new era New Year's Day when Thomas C. Jardim took the oath to become Westfield's first Democratic mayor in 85 years........................ Westfield
Town Council Deadlock Council Republicans Seek Further Input on Mayoral Appointments There is definitely a change in the makeup of the Westfield Town Council. Many appointments by Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, including both employee and various board and commissions, were postponed until this Monday after the Democrats failed to convince the Republican majority on the governing body to favor the recommendations. Frustration was shown on the faces of the Mayor and council members during Tuesday's meeting...................... Freeholder
Linda Stender Chairman's Message Union County Board of Freeholder's Reorganization Meeting January 5, 1997 ................In a world that increasingly demands each of us to deal with complexity and ambiguity, 1997 will be a year of challenges and hard work. My vision for the coming year is based on the expectation that as a board we will work together to provide Union County with the strong leadership necessary to meet the needs of today while building............... The Excellent
Diner
Westfield
Judge: Marion S. Mogielnicki Takes Oath as Town Judge Marion S. Mogielnicki, a 13-year resident of Westfield and life-time resident of Union County, was recently appointed to a three-year term as Westfield Municipal Judge. She was sworn in by Union County Superior Court Judge.................... In Spite of
Public Opposition, Developer Acquires Open-Ended
Extension for Purchasing Rialto Theatre from United
Artists Developer Herman "Hy" Carlinsky, the President of Armstrong Management Corporation in Long Island, was granted another extension last week on his deadline to purchase the Rialto Theatre from United Artists, while supporters of the theater continued to investigate prospects for preserving the 75-year old East Broad Street landmark.............................. Dr. Foley,
Superintendent of the Westfield Public Schools Address
Feb. 5, 1997 on: "The
Role of Technology in Public Education Today" Dr. William Foley, Superintendent of the Westfield Public Schools, will be the guest speaker at The First Wednesday Luncheon of the Westfield Historical Society at noon on February 5,........................... Freeholders
Demand Explanation On Whether New Air Routes Are Being
Followed By Jetliners
Congressman
Bob Franks Congressman Robert D. Franks, the only New Jersey member of the House Budget Committee, said that a Balanced Budget Amendment will "enable the families of Central New Jersey to enjoy a higher standard of living.".................................. Westfield
Hockey Senior forward Wayne Pai faces off against a Cranford Cougar on February 5 at Warinanco Rink in Roselle. Junior Eric Kolb is poised to join fray. The Blue Devils edged out Cranford High School, 7-6.................................. Rialto Gains
New Life! Theater Operator Reveals Purchase Pact Feb. 20, 1997. Will Landmark Will Remain Local Cinema?.................................. SID Board
Approves 1997 Budget of $226,000; Chamber of Commerce Objects; Forbes
Newspapers, Inc., Westfield Record Owner, to sell entire
chain to North Jersey Newspapers, Inc. Teachers,
Taxes, and Technology! Westfield
Councilman James Hely Resigns,
The Future in
Question for the Westfield Main Street Donnell Carr
Is Top Choice For Council Seat Home
Burglaries Reported,
Extensive police surveillance Scotch Plains
Police Nab Burglaries Suspect Leader Hosts
Atlanta Symphony Westfield GOP
looks to Youth, Democrats Go Outside Party Photos of
Mindowaskin; Westfield Council Reviewing Liquor Laws Mike
Ferrante's "Touring
America by Harley"
Mrs. New
Jersey, Christy Tighe Change to Town’s Liquor Law is Withdrawn by Democrats; Update on St. Pauli Girl Baby Abandoned; House Burglar Nabbed as Cranford Man Charged with 27 Westfield Burglaries http://www.goleader.com/97home/97may21edition.html
Westfield
School District Map of Changes for 1997 Hello from
Mars;
Westfield Fire Chief Walter Ridge Retires After 38 Years Barbara Riepe
40th Year With
Scotch Plains; Arts Festival for Echo Lake Park
Resident
Complains About Tice Place Developer, Westfield Officials
Vow Vigiliance; Scotch Plains Library Gets Unexpected
Visitor Tiger at SP
Zoo; Back To School Preparations
100 Years of
WHS Football; Westfield Town Council Unveils Ms.
Mogielnicki Resigns as Judge;Governor Whitman Joins 40,000 People
Downtown Westfield FestiFall
Special
Edition - The Area Prepares To Vote! Election 97
Results Republicans
Sweep Democrats in Westfield to Increase Majority to 6-3 Westfield
Chamber of Commerce Names New Executive Director UCUA Moving
Ahead With 25 Year Trash Incinerator Lease Deal; Creates
Controversy and Costs for Municipalities Commuters
Seek Improvements From NJ Transit; Direct Service To
Manhattan Seen As Goal
Council
Unviels Shade Tree Code; Passes Exterior Maintence Code;
Derails Westfield Avenue Subdivision
Residents Rip
Housing Plan For Myrtle Ave.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 1998 |
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Mayor Jardim Takes Oath as
Westfield's First Democratic Mayor In Eight Decades; Mr.
Goldman and Mr. Walsh Join Town Council.
The Excellent Diner, formerly of
Westfield and pictured above now in Germany,
..............The Westfield Leader wishes to send a
subscription to the Excellent Diner in exchange for their
local paper being sent to the Cafe Java . This is the
basis for the Contest.............................
Union County Freeholder Chairwoman
Linda Stender last week instructed county officials to
set up a meeting with representatives of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) in order to investigate
recent allegations that air traffic routes under the
Solberg Mitigation Plan are not being
followed..............................
Westfield Mayor Removes Councilwoman
Vernick As
Committee Chairwoman; Blue Devils Take County Baseball
Crown 
UNION COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS CRUISE;
Summer Sports in Full Swing
Property Taxes "Trick or
Treat"
Conrail Reviews Train Whistle Facts;
Mayor Puts Forth Appointee for Judge But GOP Not Buying
"First Night" Program
Offers Encore Performances From '97, New Acts; Town
Council Acknowledges Efforts Of Councilmen Norman Greco
and Donnell Carr; Milestones, Transitions and
Achievements Make for Eventful '97 in Fanwood Borough