Community News
Tanski: Heart of Gold
September 3, 2007. The Observer ran a story last week entitled "Tanski’s sentencing postponed until Sept. 24". The article written by Observer Assistant Editor Celeste Regal covered both the human interest side of the story and the facts surrounding the plea and impending sentencing. The Observer quoted Mayor Raymond McDonough who said in part that Tanski "had a heart of gold and was there for everybody, ask anyone ... "
The Observer article revealed for the first time that the payment of restitution is not part of the current plea agreement.
No News on Tanski
September 28, 2007. Harrison's former Superintendent of Public Works William "Billy" Tanski was suppose to be sentenced this past Monday, September 24th. There has been no news from any of the local newspapers. Back in June, Tanski pled guilty to taking over $100,000 in quarters from the town's parking meters for his own use. This is the second adjournment of the sentencing date. Hopefully the local media will provide a report in the near future. As previously reported by the Observer, the Hudson County Prosecutor's office had not made return to Harrison's taxpayers of the $100,000 reportedly taken by Tanski part of the plea agreement. Possibly, the adjournment was necessary because of recent legislation proposed by Governor Jon Corzine requiring the return of proceeds of public corruption. It is not clear whether Tanski's taking of parking meter quarters amounts to public corruption as defined by the new legislation.
Joseph Supor Jr
September 25, 2007. For many the words Joseph Supor brings to mind his signature bright yellow and black trucks and the various wide loads which would make their way through Harrison in route to various destinations in the northeast. Joseph Supor Jr. was much more than a successful businessman. Supor had a bigger than life personality and was generous to his community. Just recently, there was a discussion of the Harrison Halloween Parade on KOTW's Discussion Board. One of our guests recalled how Supor donated his trucks (and drivers) for years for the annual Halloween Parade. Of course, Supor made other charitable donations to various community groups throughout the years. His personality, good nature and generosity will be missed.
Tanski Sentencing Postponed
October 22, 2007. According to a report in the Star Ledger, William "Billy" Tanski's sentencing was postponed for the third time.
Corruption: It Takes Many Forms
October 22, 2007. Today the Newark Star-Ledger ran a front page story entitled "Little town a big target in hunt for corruption". Reporters Jeff Whelan, Rick Hepp and John P. Martin detail various illegal and unethical acts from various town officials. On June 25, 2007, KOTW ran a story on the lack of a sidewalk in front of the Red Bulls stadium. The Red Bulls removed the century old slate sidewalk on Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South and failed to replace it. Currently there are weeds growing where there once was a sidewalk. Those pedestrian who are adventurous continue to use the uneven weeded area that used to be a sidewalk. Those less adventurous have taken to walking in the street.
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