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Controversial School Application to be Discussed

Milky Way Education Center applying to move private school from Clifton to Wayne. School sued the township for the right to apply to move the school.

 

Testimony is scheduled to be heard on a controversial application to move a private school to Wayne at the Planning Board’s next meeting on Monday.

The Milky Way Education Center is applying to the township to move The Pioneer Academy of Science from Clifton to the BAE Systems property on Totowa Road. School officials want to move the institution out of if 18,000 square-foot facility and into a new 160,000-square foot facility and triple its enrollment from 200 to 600 students.

The town council approved legislation in February prohibiting dormitories being built in town expect in specifically zoned areas.

The legislation would have prohibited the school from making the move.

The township argued that Milky Way did not have the proper paperwork submitted before the ordinance was approved. Milky Way sued the township.

A Superior Court judge ruled in May that the company had all of the proper documents in order when it submitted its application to the township.

The Planning Board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber. The meeting will also be broadcast on cable channel 77 and online.

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Related Topics: BAE Systems, Milky Way Education Center, Pioneer Academy, and Planning Board

Nose Wayne

10:58 am on Monday, July 23, 2012

Here we go again !!!!!! Another lawsuit,when is this town going to learn. Wasn't it just said we were 35 million less in taxable property ? Where are these so called ZONED areas in town ? Next to William Paterson ? Does State Farm building on Route 23 ring a bell ? Sounds like NIMBY !!!!!!

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Justice

11:35 am on Monday, July 23, 2012

Nose, as you know, this school would most probably be exempt from property taxes, as is William Paterson (along with the property taxes for the home that the President of William Paterson lives in on Brandon). There is so much property in the township that is exempt from property taxes.

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Nose Wayne

11:48 am on Monday, July 23, 2012

Don't forget the wonderful "County Of Passaic" !!!

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Justice

12:06 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Nose, Please verify that the Sheriff's complex on Hamburg Tpk is also exempt? I could check it myself, but the computer is slow right now.

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Nose Wayne

12:18 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Yes, That and P.C.T.I., Preakness Healthcare, Old Prosecutors Office on Church Lane by the jughandle, Old Nike Base now occupied by the County,and who can forget our County Golf Course,Police and Fire Academy on Oldham Road, and the Old Serv Building A and B next to the Fire Academy that was recently torn down and DONATED to the Quarry for some kind of deal. Think that is all of them.

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Brother Bob

3:07 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Tax exemptions to businesses are nothing new. Not that I agree with them. Town usually look at the other businesses that would benefit from larger companies moving in. Don't understand what the hold up could be? Is this a second chance school?

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Paul Walters 4th Ward

3:08 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

I was there the night that loud mouth pompous councilman blowhard Scuralli would not let the parents speak regarding this issue.

One week later there was a lawsuit and of course they won. No surprise there.

Scuralli “I’m a republican morning, noon, and night” you know what else your are morning, noon, and night? A liability to this town. You need to keep your mouth shut. Maybe you can save this town money in litigation.

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Al Scala

3:54 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Paul....thank you. Scuralli is everything you say and more. He's arrogant, abrasive, obnoxious and a horse's rear end. This man has absolutely no people skills.

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the dude

4:02 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Little Joe won by a landslide against a very impressive and legitimate challenger.

The vast majority of 4th Ward voters obviously like his style and think that he's doing the right thing.

Sorry that you disagree, but please be advised that you are in the minority.

Nose Wayne

4:09 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Chickens, Windmill, School ? Who can guess what all these have in common ?

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Al Scala

4:48 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

dude.....I'm certainly not going to argue with you as I don't live in his ward and not familiar with his standing in same. I'll take your word for it. Notwithstanding, his people skills leave much to be desired. I've watched both in person and on TV his arrogant, abrasive style, which frankly turns my stomach. He is little in persona and that's why he talks big. This is where we have a problem in our form of government. I'd like to see a change in our form of gov't wherebye if you run for Council, you have to run town wide and not be elected by a restricted district or ward. He may certainly appeal to people within his district. I'm not sure how he would appeal to people town wide. He is a little man in persona, probably insecure as well.

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Justice

5:01 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Not a clue. Enlighten us. LOL

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Al Scala

5:02 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

If the above article is true and correct, it again shows the incompetence in this town and in its government officials. The town argued that the school did not have the proper paperwork submitted before the prohibitive ordinance was approved. A Superior Court Judge after reviewing the application ruled that the school had all the proper documentation in order when it submitted it's application. Just like the chicken case, the town simply did not know what it's talking about. What else is new!Their incompetence is clear!

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stewart resmer

5:03 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Yes Mr Walters and look how it has turned out, the court rebuked the township, and the 4th ward voters are most responsible for electing him? Arent you glad you are in the minority on this one?

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Nose Wayne

5:08 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Justice,How much do you think this one will cost us ?

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Justice

5:41 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Nose, Waaaaaaaaaaaaay Toooooooooooo Much. The loss of property taxes to begin with. Although that whole system really needs to be revised. Otherwise, I will call myself a church/school/Pres of William Paterson to avoid paying property taxes. Litigation costs depends on how much fee-building the anointed ones want to do to prevent this school. Finally, whatever judgement is awarded for discrimination, etc, The list goes on and on and on.

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stewart resmer

5:41 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Roland Proulx aka the dude. shouldnt you be out by the mail box waiting for your 101 yr old mother in laws social security check to pay for your rent and food, instaed of trolling here? Cause lord knows you havent held a job in over 30 years or more?

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stewart resmer

5:46 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Tonights meeting should be very intersting in light of the fact that the council has been overuled by the court. Think what a spot that puts the members of the planning board who were hand picked and appointed by this council to begin with?
I am dying to see the faces of the very many people from this group who were abused by not just scularri but the entire council now that they have the law on their side going through the door tonight!

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Paul Walters 4th Ward

6:23 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

It will pass with flying colors.......

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Nose Wayne

7:53 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Justice,did you get my list of all the county properties we get nothing for ?

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stewart resmer

7:53 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Mr Walters the meeting has begun and so far mayor vergano is the only one to interupt, mz ryan just arrived, the debate begins.

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stewart resmer

7:59 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Roland Proulx aka the dude? Thank you for asking as a matter of fact, yes I have just completed principal photograhy on several films here in NYC!I've been working with probably some 200 very talented creative people! Flying helicopters, car chases and action scenes! Interacting with the mayors office and NYPD has been a pleasure. Plus I am in negotiations with several more!

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the dude

8:12 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Spinning another yarn.

Which of your many different stories about yourself is the truth...any of them?

stewart resmer

8:03 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Why there was even plans to film here in wayne at my invitation!And you? Still a lazy no account who has not held a job in over 30 years or just sittin around being an internet spit ball troll?

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stewart resmer

8:05 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

The board has begun their q n a with the orgs atty and witnesses. Try channel 77?

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stewart resmer

8:32 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Nice to see this meeting free of the sort of hypberbol exhibited by the council some months ago. Very professional exchange going on here.

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stewart resmer

8:34 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Oh roland proulx aka the dude you're just angry I will be eligble for a very large whistle blower award soon for exposing the looting of the public treasure!

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