This Day in History: 1958-07-21
The Board of Education investigated legal action against the Roofers Union whose strike was holding up completion of the new Mahwah High School. Most of the buildings were reported to be 98% completed except for the roofs. In most cases the remaining work could not be done until the roofs were completed. The project date of February 1st for occupancy of the new plant was contingent on finishing these roofs. Board President Edward Pagels branded a strike against a public school unconstitutional. The original completion date of Sept. 30th had had to be abandoned because of a Carpenters strike. (Bristow)