Blimpie is coming to Wal-Mart
By John Zornow

At Tuesday's Newark Village Board meeting, it was revealed by village Code Enforcement Officer Mark Peake that Blimpie will be the food vendor in the new Wal-Mart Super Center.

Blimpie is a franchise submarine sandwich shop opened 42 years ago in Hoboken, New Jersey by three high school friends.

Stu Brown sold to LaBella - Stuart R. Brown addressed the board with news that he had sold his 30 year old grant writing firm to LaBella Associates of Rochester. Brown assured Mayor Blandino and the trustees that all of his employees have been retained by LaBella and the planning and grant writing relationship will remain the same. LaBella Associates and their CEO Sergio Esteban were the engineers for the rehab of the East Avenue bridge several years ago.

Request for a zoning change - Mike Colacino, owner of an empty lot on West Union St., asked the board to rezone of a portion of West Union St. from Advantage Auto, east to his lot. Colacino previously asked for a change in zoning from R-2 to Business for the entire portion from Edgett St. to Kwik-Fill. Colacino believes a majority of the property owners in the affected area are receptive to the change. The board agreed to take the matter under consideration.

Sewer bill relief - Operations Manager Jim Bridgeman reported that Alloco Properties, owner of a mobile home park on Emmons St. (off North Main) is asking for refund of a portion of his sewer bill due to a massive leak. The board discussed available options but tabled the matter to await more information. Bridgeman reported that leaf pick-up will end Friday, December 15.

WayneNet arrests - Police Chief Bogan reported on last Friday's arrests of drug sellers and users in Wayne County, called Operation Impact. Bogan thanked Fire Chief Paul Chetney for his assistance early in the morning, to prepare the fire hall for the staging operation. Trustee Kurt Werts indicated that village residents appreciate the efforts of Chief Bogan and WayneNET.

Vehicles at Seasonall - Code Enforcement Officer Mark Peake is working with Wayne County to address the large number of vehicles stored at Seasonall Automotive on North Main St. Many of the vehicles are stored there following action by Wayne County 911. Some vehicles may be moved to Wayne County Highway Dept. for storage and disposition.

The next board meeting is Tuesday, December 19, 7 p.m. in the second-floor courtroom.

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