Palisadian., 1925-05-08
Mayor J. w. Marini
To Run This Year
For Reelection

| herewith announce my candidacy
for reelection as Mayor of the Bor-
ough of Cliffside Park. l have arrived
at this decision after some solicitation
on the part of my friends, who urged
this action. / have consented to run
because | realize that one term of the
two years is very short time in
which to bring about much construc-
tive work, and although good deal
has been accomplished, there are still
many things to be done. | will stand
upon my record for the time that /
have been in Office, and allow the
people to judge whether this record
merits approval by a reelection in
office.
Two years ago, l advocated economy
in Borough government consistent
with progress, and while no definite
promises of tax reduction were made
by me, reduction has been accom-
plished. The tax rate for 1925 is 5.91
as compared to 6.28 in 1924; drop
of thirty-seven points This has been
done in spite of a net increase of $780,
500 in the school budget in two years.
This has been accomplished by strict
business and economical administra-
ton wherein the council board CO.
operated to a great extent in my rec
concentrations, and they deserve all
due credit for what has been brought
about
This reduction has not been accom-
plished at the expense of efficiency,
but on the contrary, much construc-
tive work has been done, and the tax
payer is getting more service in diff
ferent departments, than it ever did
before.
Road Department
The road department has been mod
ernized by the addition of road roll
Ter, dump cart; the installation of a
tar patch mixer and the change in
the methods of road repair.
In this connection, Councilman
Woodcock, chairman of the Road and
Sewer Committee rendered efficient
and valuable service.
County Aid
A good deal of county aid has been
obtained, in fact, more than at any
other time in the history of the Bor-
ough.
Gorge Road was improved by mod
ern roadway at the expense of the
county.
Through the cooperation of Fair
view officials, Anderson avenue, is
about to be improved by the county,
and through our efforts, the county
will pave Anderson avenue to width
of thirty 600 feet, instead of the pre-
vious maximum of twenty-four (24
feet, which means a saving of approxi-
mately $50 per lot to each owner along
Anderson avenue.
Police Department
Added police protection has been
given by the appointment of two men,
and the addition of Ford Patrol Sys-
tenn.
Hospital Service
Hospital facilities have been assured
to the INDECENT, as we'll as those who
cannot pay full rates in the Engle-
wood Hospital, by the inclusion of an
amount in the budget to cover the
less sustained by the hospital between
the amount paid by the patients and
the actual cost.
Play Ground
The Play Ground is gradually being
improved, and this year $1,000 was in
cluded in the budget for that purpose.
believe that Play Ground facilities
should be extended, especially in cases
where we already have the land.
Sewer Pumping Station in West
GrantWood
The sewer pumping station in West
Grantwood, which has been a source
of discomfort and worse, for some
time past, is ready to be enlarged and
altered by the installation of a diff
ferent pumping system.
There are matters besides the above
which have been recommended by me
which will be taken care of in due
time, such as the following
Street Lights
We are now working on better and
more modern street lighting for the
main highways, which will be gradu-
ally extended to the other streets of
our Borough.
Street Signs
Uniform street signs are proposed
to be installed on all streets.
Grantwood Fire House
The rapid growth of the Grantwood
section makes it necessary for the
maintenance of a fire company in
that section, and an adequate fire
house must be provided within short
time.
In conclusion l may state that the
above is brief summary of the more
important matters accomplished and
proposed, and at all times it has been
my aim to apply sound business prin-
ciples to every proposal, and to be
guided by fairness and impartiality.
In my desire to futher this con-
structive program, offer myself
again as a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination, believing that the
people of the Borough of Cliffside
Park appreciate what has been done.
Respectfully yours,
JOSEPH w. MARINI,
Mayor