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And we should remember them And thank them for the price they had to pay And honor them all year long Not just on Veterans' Day.
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Nominees Sought For Cappy Award The Police Athletic League, along Once recommendations have been of South Plainficld, exemplify high with the Recreation Commission, received, two Police Athletic League moral values and ethical judgment, Public Invited to Attend will be choosing the 2012 "Cappy" and/or recreational peers will have to never been convicted of a felony, and Award winner. Recommendations for approve the recommendations for possess dedication and commitment Memorial Day Ceremonies nominations are now being accepted consideration. to the youth of South Plainfield. through July 20. Recommendations The requirements in service and Nominations can be sent to the American Legion Chaumont Clinton Avenue. Wreaths will be can be made by anyone from the character for nominees include 10 South Plainfield Police Department, Post #243 and VFW Memorial placed and honors rendered by a public by sending a letter stating years of service in youth sports and/ 2480 Plainfield Avc, South Plainfield, Post #6763 invite the public to combined veterans rifle squad. Final the qualifications of the candidate. or recreation (not just serving as a N.J. 07080 Arm: Chris Colucci, PAL attend Memorial Day ceremonies wreath will be placed at the Veteran's parent-coach to his/her own children). president, or sent directly to the Recre- beginning at 10 a.m. at die VFW on Memorial. Front Street, with visits to the Jewish Nominees will be judged on a case ation Department, 1250 Maple Ave., Closing ceremonies at the Ameri- Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery at by case basis, preferably voluntary South Plainfield, N.J. 07080 Attn: can Legion on Oak Tree Avenue at Samptown on New Market Avenue 11:30 a.m.; light refreshments will service during their period of service. Kevin Hughes, recreation director. and Holy Redeemer Cemetery on be served. Nominees must have been a resident Grant School Students Graduate From Annual DARE Program
By Jane Dornick Overwhelming national and in- To complete the course, students ternational demand for DARE led are asked to either draw a poster or Led by DARE Police Officer Lloyd to the creation of DARE America, write an essay on what they have McNelly, Grant Elementary School a national non-profit organization learned from the program. This year held its annual DARE graduation cer- that serves as a resource to com- McNelly felt that there were so many emony on May 15 for fifth grade stu- munities, helping to establish and worthy entries that he decided to dents. Officer McNelly spent a semester improve local programs and provides recognize not only the winners, but with the children giving them the back- officer training. They also support the also gave out numerous honorable ground needed to answer the sophis- development and evaluation of the mentions to outstanding projects ticated question often posed by young- curriculum, provide student educa- completed by die children. sters about drugs and crime through tional materials, monitor instruction Honorable mentions were given to the nationwide Drug Abuse Resis- standards and program results, and Alyzah Ziga, Catherine Dcl^air, Jillian tance Education (DARE) program. create national awareness for the Holoboski, Divon Pendcr, Brianna DARE was founded in 1983 in Los program. Spadavecchia, Skylar Davison, Marc Angeles and has proven so successful Attending the ceremony to con- Giordano, Makhi Lemond and Mac- that it is now being implemented gratulate the class were Police Chief kenzie Hall. in 75 percent of the nation's school Jim Parker, Capt. Matt Koep, Superin- Poster contest winners were T.J. districts and in more than 43 coun- tendent Dr. Steve Gcnco, CFO Glenn Massaro, Karly Almanzar, Anthony tries around the world. It is a police Cullcn, Mayor Matt Anesh, Council Cintron, Aisriwarya Rajcsh, Brian officer-led series of classroom lessons President Ray Rusnak, Council- Maszcak, Sarahann Singh, Julie Da- that teaches children from kinder- members Dcrryck White and Rob vis, David Loniewski, Ryan Purcell, garten through twelfth grade how Bengivcnga, along with school Prin- Brittany Olscn, Katalina Bedoy.i and to resist peer pressure and live pro- cipal Ellen Decker-Lorys and Assistant Thomas Sikanowkz. DARE Officer Lloyd McNelly with (L-R) Sarah Abrego, Cassidy Leonardis ductive drug and violence-free lives. Principal Rob Richkus. (Continued on page 6) and Liam Glynn. •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observer, call 908-668 0010 May 25, 2012
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Dear Editor, take the interest of all the taxpayers Submit Your Letters to the Editor I found the article in last week's in South Plainfield to heart This also paper about the new borough clerk includes all die areas of our taxes such Send your letters to South Plainfield Observer, 1110 very interesting. I was particularly as the county, open space, school and Hamilton Blvd., Suite IB, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, or fax to 908-668-8819, or via email: spobserver® i Children's impressed by her comments about municipal taxes. The biggest impact comcast.net. Deadline is Monday. 5 p.m. Letters must Joann Graf. is the school taxes. I have not had a be accompanied by a name and telephone number lor REMAX Competitive Edge Here's a direct quote from the new child in school for the last 32 years verification. Limit letters to no more than 200 words. 460 Main Street, Metuchen, 08840 Darlene Whitney Maryhelen Thievon clerk: "I know I have some pretty big or more and yet we have paid in the We reserve the right to refuse a letter, to edit for clarity Realtor-Associate * Broker-Associate area of 60% of our taxes for the school or length, and to limit the number of letters submitted Office #732-548-5555 X117 (7321 558-0225 . (908) 756-9197 shoes to fill as my predecessor, Joann tax during this time. There are many on the same subject. Submission is not a guarantee Each office independently owned and operated Graf, I am sure was beloved by many of publication. We do not accept anonymous letters. as well as devoted to the community residents in die same boat and who Letters are strictly opinion. and her role as borough clerk." may not have any children at all. article a few times, I find it hard to No one could have said it better. I am replying to the letter for only for /tCC your Pest Con fro/ Needs/ believe that the BOE actually voted Joann Graf was a tremendous asset one reason and one reason alone. in favor of hiring this firm. I was at Termites V Bed Bugs flf Ants to South Plainfield. She did her job When the forum has issues to any the May 9 BOE meeting and listened with efficiency and compassion. The of the above and beyond, we discuss Bees / Wasps o Cockroaches to the comments that Debbie Boyle only reason she was fired was politics. these issues and then we ask any Raccoons e Mice read against the firm and then read What a shame. member who may have the expertise in the paper that the board had to '^ AND MORE! SINCERELY, FRANKY SALERNO in diat area to compose a letter. It is call the State's Department of Educa- then given to me, as secretary, to put 9- Chris Piazza tion Office of Fiscal Accountability To the Editor: it in letter form to be submitted to to perform an investigation into the I would like to thank McCriskin- whatever agency we decide to send 732-207-3012 firm's violations. Gustafson Home For Funerals for it to. When this is completed and the email: [email protected] donating several beautiful chairs, end majority decides it is appropriate, I Also, Debbie Boyle asked their www. On TheSpotPestControL com tables and a sofa to the Senior Center. then submit it. representative, Jeff Bliss (a partner in the firm) if he knew about the circum- Their continued generosity is ap- Mr. Sorrentino said I attacked him. stances with regard to the state audit preciated. Our seniors have been Mr. Sorrentino, I am the secretary. and he couldn't justify what happen. enjoying these comfortable additions Please attack die forum, not me per- Yet, four members of the BOE: Presi- to our center. sonally. I may not even have agreed dent Jim Giannakis, Sharon Miller, SINCERELY, TREE OLANO, with some portion of die letter or I Carol Byrne and Christopher Huber SO. PLAINFIELD SENIOR CENTER may have agreed entirely. On those voted to hire them. things. I do not have any knowledge To the Editor: of I abstain. The majority rules. FYI. THANK YOU, ALFRED LEPORE In reference to die letter in the Ob- RICHARD PETRONE server issue of May 18 by Joe Sorren- To the Editor: Not long ago my doctor told me he rino, I feel that I just want to say that Dear Editor, wanted me DO use a power wheelchair during die time I have been associ- I'm writing this letter in reference when possible. The batter)' in the ated with the South Plainfield Senior to the article, "BOE Appoints New chair was long dead. While I am not Forum I have always had the feeling Audit Firm," that ran in the May 18 sure how the information got out, that all the members of the forum issue of the Observer. 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The publisher is not responsible for typographical errors. r May 25, 2O12 •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observercall 908-668-0010 PSE&G to Trim Trees Volunteer PAL PSE&G began trimming trees in and beauty of having trees in front of Organization South Plainfield on May 14. The work customers1 homes but have to trim Seeks Donations is expected to be completed by the end them so they don't jeopardize the The South Plainfield Police Athletic of June. Areas to be trimmed include safety of residents and of die electric League (PAL) is a locally operated, Woodland, Maple, Park and Sprague system. Growth is pruned away from volunteer-driven organization spon- avenues. The work will be done on energized wires and poles along roads sored by the local law enforcement weekdays between die hours of 7 a.m. and highways using techniques diat agency, but receives no direct funding and 4:30 p.m. preserve the health of the tree and from it. The PAL relies, in large part, direct future growth away from power Tree trimming improves the reli- on the support of the private sector. ability of electric service by keep- lines. An attempt was made whenever Over the past 10 years our local PAL ing limbs and branches away from possible to minimize the impact on has been able to operate without so- power lines. PSE&G's arborists and the trees. liciting funds. During that time period tree-trimming contractors adhere These environmentally sound tech- the PAL has done the following: to a four-year tree trimming cycle niques meet the standards of the • Increased the chance of academic to reduce the possibility of electric International Society of Arboriculture success for the youth in PAL programs outages. Tree limbs can bring down and the American National Standards Kevin Belanger Amit Persaud by providing annual scholarships to help power lines and knock out electricity Institute (ANSI) A 300 Standards for student-athletes achieve future goals; when there arc thunderstorms or high Tree Care Operations. • Provided support to all local winds. Even in fair weather, trees can Kevin Belanger, Amit Persaud PSE&G's website, www.pseg.com/ youth athletic programs, most recently interrupt service when they grow and treetrim, has information about the To Attend Jersey Boys State sponsoring wrestlers and cheerleaders come in contact with energized wires utility's tree trimming program as in local, state and national events; and equipment. well as useful tips for selecting the American Legion Chaumont Post is involved with South Plainfield EMS • Donated to South Plainfield High right type of tree to plant underneath The vegetation management staff #243 will send South Plainfield and extracurricular activities includ- School sports to update the high school and contractors understand the value or near utility poles. High School juniors Kevin Belanger ing Student Leadership and Heroes weight training facilities; and Amit Persaud to the prestigious and Kool Kids, a mentoring group • Lend support to residents in Brothers Indicted for leadership course conducted at Rider that visits Grant Elementary and the need by organizing fundraising events University in June. Middle School to present topics such in the name of the recipient or through Kevin has maintained a 4.3 GPA as bullying. He has played football and monetary donations. Making Threats, Conspiracy at SPHS. His activities include the competes in track at SPHS. Amit is Consider lending your support to Model UN Club in which he has won the son of Dcsirce and Tillach Persaud. By Jane Dornick entities threatening to kill upwards of die South Plainfield PAL by making a a "thousand people" if they did not the Verbal Commendation Award at Joe Penyak, post commander, said monetary donation. Donations can be Jaswinder Pinghlia, 53, and brother get their way in a civil matter regard- the Boston Model United Nations. He "Kevin and Amit represent the future mailed to the South Plainfield Police Gursurinder Pinghlia, 56, both of ing a trailer in foreclosure in Franklin was named the Best Delegate at the leaders that die American Legion is Athletic League, PO. Box 176, South South Clinton Avenue, were indicted Township. Rutgers Model Congress for 2012. A committed to support." Plainfield, N.J. 07080. last Wednesday in Somerset County During an interview by investi- member of the Spanish Honor Society, Kevin and Amit, as well as the Mili- Remember, our youth is our great- Superior Court on charges of third de- gators, the brothers stated that the he has been accepted into the National tary Grant winner and Legion Schol- est asset! gree conspiracy, third degree creating correspondence was to "wake up the Honor Society as well. He is a mem- arship winners, will be honored at the —Submitted by Christopher Colucci, a false public alarm and third degree government" about problems they ber of the track team and a Columbian Legion Installation dinner on June 22. PAL president making threats to create improper were having in regards to their trailer Squire. In his free time, he enjoys be- influence in official and political being removed and, specifically, the ing a referee at soccer games. Kevin is matters. zoning inspector. die son of Valerie and Steve Belanger. The brothers were originally Earlier this year, their house, located Amit Persaud is a member of the charged in February for making ter- on South Clinton Avenue, donned United States Air Force Auxiliary and Call larrapino Heating & Cooling roristic threats. The two had been two enormous wooden signs painted looks forward to becoming a pilot. He sending 38 page faxes to St. Peter's with violent threats in broken English for a free in-home estimate! University Hospital in New Bruns- condemning borough officials all the wick and other public and private way up to the president. Sales • Service • Installation BRING IN THH At) A «T Oil to Gas Conversion Strength of Teamwork, ! ONIDOTf 24 Hr. Emergency Service (%, Prudential EACH* 5 Commercial & Residential Service New Jersey Properties the Reputation for Results. TOR ONLY FUjiTSU Get up to $3350 Moretti Division Andrea Lacerda, Jesse Lacerda 5 Owner: Sue Espin, Michele Leavy 908-222-4010 in rebates! Edward larrapino I Designer NJ Lic.# 13VH05669200 I Bagels Heating & Cooling Bus: (908) 755-5300 ext. 302 Golden Acres Shopping Center 732-906-9111 BBB Cell: (908) 578-1166 692 Oak Tree Ave., S. Plainfield www.iarrapinoHeatingandCooling.com HOMETOWN HEROS 340 Hamilton Boulevard 909-755-IIEIK>(4376) "Quality Food For Everyday Heroes" Come bake it and shake it with the Pat-a- Bakers! 16TH ANNUAL JAMES AND DORIS BOYLE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Date: June 2, 2012 TIME: 1:00 PM COST: $150 PLACE: Heron Glen Golf Course -110 HWY 202 & 31, Ringoes, NJ SHOTGUN BEST BALL FORMAT TOURNAMENT INCLUDES: Green Fees & Electric Cart, Driving Range Privileges, Prizes for Various Holes, Awards Dinner, Beverage Cart, 50/50 Prizes, Soft Spikes Required VARIOUS GOLF CONTESTS: Closest to the Line, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT: Bob Boyle at 908-599-0699 (cell) [email protected] Sponsored By The James and Doris Boyle Memorial Foundation •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observer call 908-668-0010 iy 25, 2O12 Republicans Host located on Front Street, will hold a at 243 Oak Tree Ave. In addition, June 8. Make checks payable to South country breakfast on Sunday, June there will also be local microbrew- Plainfield Middle School PTO or SENIOR CENTER Comedy Night 3 from 8 to 11 a.m. This is the final ery beer and a selection of local register online at www.RelayForLife. June 1 breakfast until September. Come in restaurant food. Tickets are $30 per org/SouthPlainficldN J. Calendar person. The wine and beer sponsor is The South Plainfield Republicans and enjoy breakfast; you may be the For more information, contact Oak Tree Discount Wine & Spirits. June 6-Taj Mahal $20pp. Bus leaves will host a comedy night featuring winner of a free breakfast or door prize. Debbie Boyle at (908) 803-1573 or 9 a.m. Sign up at Senior Center Forinformation,call (908) 668-9751. Tickets are available at the door. email at bdmmp209(S>aol.com. Uncle Floyd and comedian Richie June 21-Bally's $20pp. Bus leaves Byrne on Friday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at Pub Theology with Meet and Greet, Holy Savior 5K Run/ 8:30 a.m. Sign up at Senior Center the American Legion Post, 243 Oak MONDAYS (Closed Memorial Day) Tree Ave. Includes dinner, dessert, Pastor Chris Card Exchange One Mile Walk Zumba Gold 9:30-10:30 am wine and beer. Advance rickets: $50 Crocheting 9:30-11:30 am June 5 June 13 June 16 per person; $60 at the door. Yoga 10:30 am Pub Theology with Pastor Chris The North Plainfield Business Holy Savior Academy's first annual Active Seniors 10:45 am For tickets, call (908) 753-0247. from St. Stephen Lutheran Church Association, Plainfield Chamber of 5K Pvun/One Mile Family Walk will Art Class 11:30 am Cedarcroft Yard will be held on Tuesday, June 5 from Commerce, South Plainfield Business be held on Saturday, June 16 starting TUESDAYS 8 to 9 p.m. at Flanagan's Restaurant, Association and Tri-County Chamber at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Bingo 10 am-2 pm Sale and Car Wash 2501 Plainfield Ave. Topic: What is of Commerce will hold a Meet & American Cancer Society and Holy Ladies Social Group 10 am June 2 Mission? This is an informal gather- Greet Business Card Exchange on Savior Academy sports programs. WEDNESDAYS ing for fellowship, refreshment and Wednesday, June 13 from 5:30 to Race information is available at www. Exercise Class 8:45 am Cedarcroft Bible Chapel, located at 7:30 p.m. at the Vermuele Mansion, holysavioracademy.com. Shopping 9 am 1715 Kenyon Ave., will hold a yard discussion. Everyone is welcome. Line Dancing 10 am 614 Greenbrook Rd. in North Plain- Email Carl Adlassnig with any ques- sale and car wash on Saturday, June Computer..10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm SP Fire Department field (at the corner of Clinton Ave). tions at [email protected]. Crocheting 1 pm 2 from 9 am. to 3 p.m. (Rain date is Tai Chi 2 pm June 9.) To reserve a table, log on to Wine/Food Tasting Relay for Life — Out of Town — THURSDAYS www.cedarcroft.org by Saturday, May June 9 Active Seniors 9:00 am 26. Free tables; 30 spots available. June 15-16 Crafts Class 10 am The South Plainfield Volunteer Join the 2012 Relay for Life of Dinner and Music Night Computer.. 10, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm VFW Country Breakfast Fire Department will hold a wine South Plainfield on Friday and Sat- Exercise Class 1:15 pm and local food tasting fundraiser on urday, June 15 and 16 from 7 p.m. to At First Presbyterian FRIDAYS June3 Saturday, June 9 from 7-11 p.m. 7 a.m. at Jost Field. Registration fee: May 26 Bingo 10 am-2 pm The South Plainfield VFW #6763, at the American Legion located $10; return to classroom teacher by The First Presbyterian Church of Senior Center is open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Saturdays & Sundays. (908) 754-1047 Dundlcn, 218 Donellen Ave, will host a dinner and music night to benefit the church's mission trip on Saturday, May 26 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Voorhces Hall. Jazz Musician Gordon James will provide music from the Sinatra era, jazz and pop from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: purchase of food, etc. at serving tables. For more information, call (732) 356-8059 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Battle of Princeton Reenactment May 26 and 27 The Princeton Battlefield Society presents "Washington at Princeton" on Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cosmetic Dental Associates the Princeton Battlefield Park, 500 Mercer Rd. Game see the re-enactors of the American Revolution present a por- tion of the Battle of Princeton fea- Certs uiJtatttyrt turing General George Washington. CALLUS Both American and British units will (#110 value) portray the soldiers who participated ^OUTOU in the 1777 battle. For more information, contact Joe ot *899 Carney at (973) 271-8333. Lab On Premises DENTURE Memorial Weekend SPECIAL^ Singles Dance Party or'ess depend- May 27 Same Day Relines and Repairs 1 on your insurance! 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Custer Camp No. 17, Sons of thing tor our troops, as they put their Donations can be dropped off at Union Veterans of the Civil War, lives on the line for us, our loved ones the South Plainfield VFW, 125 Front will hold a Memorial D.iv service on and the United States of America, St., the American Legion Post, 243 Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m at the wherever they are around the world," Oak Tree Ave. or the South Plainfield GAR Memorial in I lillside (Cemetery said Scalera. "The donations will help Elks, 1254 New Market Ave. Mon- on Woodland Avenue. It will be a give OUT troops the items they use and etary donations are also welcome. traditional service in accordance with also enjoy, while many miles away l-'or more information on what the original intent of the daw All are Borough Clerk Amy Antonides swears in Paul McCullen as a member of from home. It will also demonstrate items are needed, call Scalera at (908) welcome to attend. the Cultural Arts Commission at the May 7 borough council meeting. to them and their families that Ameri- 222-2683 or visit www.operationjcr- cans support them all." sey carcs.org/pnKiuct-list-2012.pdf. Depression/Bipolar Department of Education Method Support Meeting Calculates Lower Graduation Rates May 30 By Libby Barsky district in the ninth grade and those The Depression and Bipolar Sup- transferring from another schix)l to port Alliance will feature at its month- The South Plainfield High School be placed in the New Jersey Stan- Open Hour ly educational meeting Howard Mon-Sat: 9:30am - 7:00pm graduation rate was approximately dards Measurement and Resource for Sunday: 10:00am-6:0pm Rudominer, M.D., board certified in 5% lower in 2012 compared to the Teaching (NJ SMART) database for child, adolescent and adult psychiatry previous year according to a new tour years. 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O'Brien, Brandon ers," said DeRosa, who has been Person to Person and Place to Place tested by Paulo's Restaurant located on S. O'Leary, Ashley K. Olson, Jack M. cutting the hair of mayors, police Liquor License Transfer from Steak and Plainfieid Avenue a few years ago. After O'Shaughnessy, Zachary Matthew officers and other longtime borough Ale of New Jersey to Konbrothers, Inc. undergoing renovations that enlarged Paluch, Tiffany L. Parajon, George M. families for over 50 years. at a special public meeting on May 15. its dining area, Paulo's requested a Parrado, Brandon M. Pascale, Michelle DeRosa was born and raised in Steve Koniarelis, president of Kon- liquor license that was challenged by Pasnma-Arias, Akaash A. Patel, Biren die borough. His father, Al DeRosa, brothers, Inc., and brother Demetrios Witty's Discount Liquors located across Remesh Patel, Jil J. Patel, Meera P. Patel, own Cafe Everest Diner located at 2002 the street. The council initially denied Vishika V Patel, Raylene R. Payne, Al- Sr., began cutting hair in a store front Park Ave. Renovations to the existing the request at its first hearing, but later exander C. Pear, Divon T. Pender, Sahit on New Market Avenue back in the 1930s. Al Jr. joined his father in the building were completed hist year and granted the owners the ability to sell V Penmatcha, Anthony S. Perrucci, liquor to its customers, stressing the barbering business and most recently the diner reopened for business under a Nicholas Petersen, Victoria M. Pipolo, new name, Park Avenue Diner. difference in the customer base of each Samantha K. Pullen, Ryan N. Purcell, had worked out of 1521 Park Ave. In December 2011 Konbrothers, establishment. Louis A. Quintanilla, Aishwarya N. since 1961. Inc. purchased the inactive liquor The license transfer was approved Rajesh, Ahnaf Rashid, Samiya L. Reid, Even though DeRosa has lived in license previously held by Steak and with the condition that Park Avenue Nicholas A. Reno, Emily N. Resal, Hunterdon County for over 45 years Ale. Demetrios and attorney Donald Diner will not have a bar in its building, Aaron D. Ritchie, Edwin O. Rivera with his wife, Elaine, he is still willing Rinaldi came before the borough coun- nor will packaged goods be sold. Romero, Jacob A. Rivera, Zenen Rive- to make the commute to service the cil to request the liquor license transfer ra, Rachel M. Rokicki, Jaydah H. Ruiz, In other business, the borough customers he now calls his friends. in order to provide liquor to its patrons Richard Sabo, Gianna N. Sacco, Joseph council approved the amount of along with meals. K. Sacco, Jennah A. Sadiq, Amanda R. For an appointment, call Al at $107,147.98 to renew the shared ser- (908) 451-2765 or the newly reno- The borough's ordinance limits vices contract with Middlesex County Salernitano, Maggie Nicole Sampogna, Al DeRosa Jr. with customer Tim Taylor M. Santamaria, Chasity Mailene vated shop at (908) 754-5430. liquor sales to within 2,000 feet from for the Middlesex County Health Bronish at his new location. Department to provide health services Santiago, Nisani R. Santiago, Shannon DeRosa will be working at his new an existing liquor business to prevent "undue crowding and concentration" of for the borough. Middlesex County P. Santora, Sebastian Santos, Jemma location Thursday through Saturday M. Scalera, Markel C. Scott, Keiko S. By Jane Domick licensed establishments; however, it also currently provides 32 services includ- from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. allows for the waiver of this restriction ing environmental programs (pesticide Shegog, Christopher D. 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Melanic Lizano and Julia Parker kept FRIDAY, MAY 25 RESULTS The girls fought a hard battle, keep- up a constant attack on goal that 4pm B & GV Track State Sectionals (H) ing the score to 0-0 in the first half. kept the New Providence goalie and V Baseball-State Trn (H) Wayne Lavender and Vince Pow- and then defeated Rich Duda and ers were the gross winners of the Tom Kelly. They will play the winner After a much needed rest and a plan defensive team busy throughout the SATURDAY, MAY 26 two-man scramble in the Golden Tee of the Dennis Johnson and John Hen- of action from Coach Leonardis, they entire game. I Oam V Sofrball-GMC Semifinals (H) Tournament at the Plainfield West derson match with Guy Severini and came out ready to attack. Congratulations girls on a great I Oam B & GV Track State Sectionals (H) Nine on May 16. Wayne Kclley and Tom Kaufman for the championship They scored quickly in the second spring season. Good luck in your divi- half on a goal by Lynda Farinella sional play-offs. Team Eclipse members TUESDAY, MAY 29 Bill Gammel won the net division. at the Plainfield Country Club. with an assist from Jillian Holoboski. are Alexis Curtis, Catherine Delair, In the Jules Gatesy Tournament, Tournaments are held on Mondays 4pm V Softball-State Trn (H) Excellent on defense were Catherine Jessica Dugtong, Lynda Farinella, V Baseball-State Trn (A) Bus TBA Trish Foti and Maryjane Sylvester de- and Wednesdays of each week, and Delair, Olivia Leonardis, Gianna Sacco, Sarah Gwiazda, Jillian Holoboski, Ol- feated Wendy Raccamonte and Karen many different interesting golf for- WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Kristyn Smith, Alexis Curtis, Jessica ivia Leonardis, Kelly Lizano, Melanie Weglos at the Plainfield Country Club mats are used. 3:45pm V Tennis-New Brunswick (H) Dugtong and Cameron Marks. Lizano, Cameron Marks, Mackenzie to win the women's division. 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LEGAL NOTICES BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD NATURE OF FAMILY COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY SERVICES: Specialty Licensed Site Remediation LEGAL NOTICE Professional (LSRP) for engineering services pertaining to the former TAKE NOTICE that a Professional Service Contract Suburban Bus Company Site was awarded by the Borough Council of the Borough of South Plainfield by Resolution 12-150 on May COMPENSATION: Total Fee not to exceed $6,500.00. 21,2012. as follows: without further approval of the Borough Council of the Borough of South Plain- CONTRACTOR: Northeastern Technologies LLC field. A copy of the Contract is avail- NATURE OF able for public inspection and review DISCOUNT WINE & SPIRITS SERVICES: To provide information services to the in the Office of the Municipal Clerk Borough's Police Department. at the Borough of South Plainfield's Municipal Building. COMPENSATION: Total Fee not to ex:ead $9,240.00 without further approval of the Borough DURATION: Until completion of this matter. Council of the Borough of South Plain- Amy Antonides, RMC/CMC field. A copy of the Contract is avail- Municipal Clerk - South Plainfield wines able for public inspection and review flipflop May 25, 2012 in the Office of the Municipal Clerk $30.40 A.11 Types at the Borough ol South Plainfield's Municipal Building. BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD 3-L. DURATION: June 1, 2012 through May 13. 2013 MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio-750raL- $19.99 Beringer White Zinfandel 7K),,,i.- $4.99 Amy Antonides, RMC/CMC LEGAL NOTICE Municipal Clerk - South Plainfield May 16,2012-Public Notice is hereby given that the fol- Corbett Canyoiiaii types us, - $6.99 FpXmOOr all R-pes 750mL- -— -$2.99 $30.40 May 25, 2012 lowing action was taken by the South Plainfield Board of Adjustment at its meeting held on May 15. 2012. Fish Eye ailtypes l.aL- •f^'l^CZ- $9-99 Crane Lake M types ?j.omi,^-^£\-\ $3.99 BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD Please be advised that the meeting scheduled for July 3, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY 1'nilcipatO all typea 1.5L- ^^SSwN^$9.99 l From the South Plainfield Library Obituaries and a son, Donald and wife Cathy A memorial gathering was held at Eugene "Gene" of Colorado. Also surviving arc nine South Plainfield Funeral Home. grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may presentation set forThursda y night at By Kenneth Morgan Simpson, 71 Funeral services were under the direc- be sent in his memory to the charity 6:30. It's the first in a scries of classic tion ofMcCriskin-Gustafion Home For of vour choice. Well, what's going on forth e next Film Noir movies we'll be showing for Eugene "Gene" Simpson passed Funerals. couple of days? Today's the 35th an- the next few weeks. Everyone is wel- away on Monday, May 14 at St. Barna- niversary of the release of Star Wars come to attend; no pre-registration is bas Hospital in Livingston surrounded as well as the 29th anniversary of the required. Fedoras and trench coats are by his loving family. Marie G. (Schwarz) release of Return ofthejedi. This week- permitted, but please leave the gats and Born in Atlantic Ciry, he grew up Arthur "Butch" Fiore, 64 end is the generally-accepted, unofficial shots of whiskey at home. there, began raising his family in East Cooper, 90 start of summer. And Monday marks Guess what? We've made another Brunswick then Sayreville, and has re- Arthur "Butch" Fiore passed away on the vastly more important day of re- change in die building's geography. Our sided in Alpha forth e last 27 years. Thursday, May 17 at the Morristown Marie G. (Schwarz) Cooper passed membrance for those who've fallen in PSA (that's Public Service Announce- Gene proudly served an enlistment Medical Center in Morristown. away on Tuesday, May 15 at JFK defense of our country. First, though, ment) bulletin board has been moved. in the United States Army during Born in Newark on January 1,1948 Hartwyck-Edison Estates in Edison. here's news from the library. You can now find it above the water peacetime. He has worked most of his to Armando and Jennie (Falcone) Fiore, Born in Newark to the late Mary and As previously noted, Monday is fountain (which was fixed a while back) life in restaurant management, and was he was raised in Newark and lived the George Schwarz, Marie had resided in Memorial Day, so the library will be near die rest rooms. If you'd like to post a world traveler who was an avid runner rest of his life in South Plainfield. Irvington prior to settling in South closed. We will be open on Saturday something on the board, please leave it and hiker. He loved being a part of the Mr. Fiore was an Air Force veteran Plainfield 60 years ago. and Sunday. at die circulation desk. action, but most importantly, he was a of the Vietnam War. He was a mark- A loving wife, mother and grand- Except for the Monday closing, At the last Board of Trustees meet- supportive and loving father. up clerk for die U.S. Postal Service in mother, Marie spent most of her life we'll follow the more-or-less usual ing, it was announced that the Friends Surviving are his loving daughters, Paterson for more than 25 years. caring forhe r family as a homemaker. schedule for our children's programs. of the Library will be holding their first Lorraine Simpson, Sharon Simpson Arthur was a member of the Italian- She is predeceased by her husband, Storytime, for children age four and big book sale in several years. We'll Luna and Gena Simpson; a brodier, American Club, was a baseball card col- Matthew, who died in 1998. over, will be held on Tuesday morning let you know the date when it's been Edward Simpson; a sister, Mary Simp- lector and enjoyed selling merchandise She is survived by three sons, Mat- at 10:30, Wednesday evening at 6:30 scheduled. In the meantime, we're ac- son; a granddaughter, Anya Simpson; at the flea market. thew of Neshanic Station, Paul and wife and Thursday afternoon at 1:15. (One cepting donations of boob and audio/ and Opi to Michael Love. Mr. Fiore was predeceased by a Vickie of South Plainfield and Eugene note: Wednesday's Storytime will be visual items (in good condition only, Arrangements were under the direc- brother, Stephen. and wife Diane of Point Pleasant; a pajama program, so kids can wear please) for the sale. We ask that, if tion of South Plainfield Funeral Home. He is survived by two beloved broth- and four granddaughters, Meredith, their jammies.) Time for 2s & 3s, for you're bringing in a large number of In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- ers, Michael and wife Linda of South Megan, Shannon and Mallory. children ages two and three, will be held items, please call ahead so we'll be ready butions may be made in Gene's name Plainfield and Donald and wife Chris- Funeral services were under the di- on Wednesday and Thursday mornings for them. Also, please do not leave them to your local food bank. tine of Hernando, Miss.; five loving rection of McCriskin-Gustafson Home at 10:30. And Babytime, for children in the book drop; we need the room nieces and nephews, Michael, Denise, For Funerals. age two and under, will be held on there for our own items. Samantha, David and Jenna; and five Memorial donations in her memory Friday morning at 10:30. Each pro- That's about all for this week. Feel Elizabeth cherished great-nieces and nephews. may be made to the Haven Hospice, gram lasts about an hour and features free to call us at (908) 754-7885 for Arthur is also survived by his loving c/o JFK Medical Center, 65 James St., stories, songs and a craft activity for further details. You can also check our (Cromwell) Ernst companion, Faye. Edison, N.J. 08820. older kids. No sign up necessary. For website at www.southplainfield.lib. more information, call us and ask for nj.us or look us up on Facebook at Elizabeth (Cromwell) Ernst died on Director Linda or Miss Mija. www.facebook.com/southplainfieldli- Monday, May 14 at home. While we're on the subject of child- brary. Thanks for your attention. Born in Carteret, Mrs. Ernst resided ren's programs, here are a couple of notes Oh, and one last note. The library in South Plainfield for most of her life. for June. Be advised that our children's staff (especially Miss Mija) requests She is predeceased by her husband, programs will be cancelled until June you drive carefully, especially around Donald Ernst, who died in 2000 and 25; that will give us time to gear up for the area of Spring Lake. The local by all of her siblings this year's summer reading program. ducks and geese don't usually use the Surviving are three daughters, Don- Speaking of which, registration for this crosswalks, and we don't want any na Ernst and husband John of Fleming- LLC year will start on June 25. We'll pass accidents. We'd appreciate your con- ton, Audrey Schuctz and husband Karl along more details as we set things up. sideration on this. of South Plainfield and Nancy Susak For you adults, we've got a movie and husband Tony of Detroit, Mich.; GUTTER SP y Cleaned Roofing & Siding LEGAL NOTICES Soffits and BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD (2F) Class 6 $6.19300 benefit to the Borough S Repaired COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY (2G)Class 7 S7.90300 COMPENSATION: Total Fee not to exceed a 10% com- Aluminum Trim NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION (2H)Class 8 $7.69500 mission of auction proceeds, without (21) Class 9 $8.03000 further approval of the Borough Coun- / Installed This Ordinance #1963 published herewith was intro- Licensed & Insured (3) Industrial Establishment Users cil of the Borough of South Plainfield. duced and passed upon first reading at the regular A copy of the Contract is available for meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of (3A) Monitored Industrial establishments: public inspection and review in the Call Chris for South Plainfield held on May 21.2012. It will be further Notwithstanding any rates set forth herein Office of the Municipal Clerk at the considered for final passage after a public hearing to be to the contrary, in no case shall the charge Borough of South Plainfields Munici- FREE ESTIMATE & Best Price! held on June 4. 2012. at the Municipal Building. 2480 for Monitored Industrial users be less than 732-424-0454 pal Building. Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ at 7:00 p.m. or the charge for an equal volume of flow as as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which otherwise wortd be determined utilizing the DURATION. Until completion of this matter. time and place any persons desire to be heard upon the commercial establishments rate set forth in www.mccriskinfuncralhome.com same will be given an opportunity to be heard. Copies Commercial User (2C) Class 3 rate $11.255 Amy Antonides. RMC/CMC are available free of charge at the Municipal Clerk's Of- or for a minimum annual user charge of five Municipal Clerk - South Plainfield fice prior to the public hearing. This ordinance shall take hundred dollars and ninety ($640.00), which- $27.56 May 25, 2012 effect immediately after final passage and publication ever is higher. In addition to the loading according to law. and flow charges, the Monitored Industrial tymwwi- User shall pay lor the cost of sampling and ORDINANCE NO. 1963 laboratory testing of the wastewater. "An Independent, Family Owned AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 157 OF (1) Flow Million Gallons $4,143.75 THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAIN- & Operated Funeral Home" (2)BODperTon $960.08 FIELD ENTITLED "SEWERS" (3)SSperTon 1,232.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing (4)Chlorine Demand per CWT $101.75 HOMETOWN HEROS Body of the Borough of South Plainfield, State of New (3B) Unmonitored Industrial User $12,332 per Jersey that the following be and is hereby amended 100 cubic feet as follows: (4) Sample collection fees and laboratory analysis fees Schedule A (908) 561-8000 paid by the Borough shall be a pass-through cost Annual Sewer Rental - 2012 We will send to any to the User being monitored and shall be included 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (Effective for bill periods beginning July 1, 2012) home a beautifully on the next bill. 9 This Schedule A hereby establishes three (3) sewer user arranged and wrapped (5) Application for a Certificate of Use for sanitary PRE ARRANGEMENTS S/S MEDICAID PROTECTION'CREMATION SERVICES classes under this ordinance as follows: sewer review shall be through the Borough Build- Assorted Sandwich Tray GREEN BURIALS (1) Residential structures ing Department. The fee shall be $100.00 (or an with two of our homemade application of a change of building use. This fee (1A) Residential structures James A. Gustafson, Pres./Mgr. • N.J. Lie. No. 4205 is in addition to the current Building Department salads-Any Day-Any Time. unit $350.00 per service Richard W. McCriskin II, Vice-Pres./Dir. • N.J. Lie. No. 4564 Review Fee.All other fees and provisions of this (1B) Residential structures Article shall remain in full force and effect. This 9O8-755-UIIX>(4376) Richard W. McCriskin, Dir. • NJ. Lie. No. 3147 reduced rate: S175.00 per service unit amendment becomes effective after final adoption and advertisement in accordance with the law. www.hometownherosdeli.com William C. McCriskin. Dir. • NJ. Lie. No. 3382 All recipients ol the S250.00 real property tax deduction granted in accordance with the provisions of PL. 1963. Amy Antonides, RMC/CMC C. 172 (R.S. 54:4-8.411 shall be given a deduction in the Municipal Clerk. South Plainfield sewer rental rate that will result in a net annual rate not exceeding $175.00. $56.85 May 25, 2012 (2) Commercial users BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD Minimum annual sewer service unit user charge for COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY any Commercial user connected to the Borough LEGAL NOTICE Sanitary Sewer System shall be six hundred TAKE NOTICE that a Professional Service Contract and forty dollars (S640.00) The following rates OUTH PLAINFIELD was awarded by the Borough Council of the Borough are for actual consumption in 100 cubic feet of of South Plainfield by Resolution 12-148 on May water used per information supplied by the water 21,2012, as follows: company(ies). FUNERAL HOME CONTRACTOR: PropertyRoom.com (2A)Class 1 $7.64800 (2B) Class 2 $9.15900 NATURE OF (2C)Class 3 $11.25500 SERVICES: Auction and Disposition Services of (2D)Class 4 $6.43400 Various Pieces of Equipment, Vehicles. (2E) Class 5 S6.18800 and Furniture deemed of no further FAMILY CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY 2456 (pCainfiettAvenue South (Ptainfiebf, NJ 07080 SINCE { AGENTCY (908) 756-2800 Your neighborhood agent since 1961 (Pre-planning MichaelL. Castoral, Manager, 9flLie. "Ho. 4305 510 Hamilton Blvd. (Bereavement Support Cjroup Trusted So. Plainfield, NJ 07080 www.south-pCainfieCdfuneraChome.com (Proud member of Veterans e£ TamiCy Choice 908-757-6666 FAX 908-561-0032 'MemorialCare www.kapeinsurance.com Business•- Auto - Home 1O •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observercall 908-668-0010 May 25, 2012 Borough Seeks Summer Intern Candidates This summer, highly motivated ployees in South Plainfield's Health high school students residing in South Department, Clerk's Office, Finance Plainfield may be able to participate Department, Assessing Department, in the borough's internship program Recreation Department, Senior Cen- and learn about the functions of local ter and Building Department. government. Interested applicants may obtain Interested students may apply for an application from Anne Daley, as- unpaid internship opportunities de- sistant to the borough administrator, signed to introduce them to the many by emailing adaley@southplainfield aspects of South Plainficld's govern- nj.com or calling (908) 226-7604. ment services. Students will work Interviews will be arranged once all various hours each day starting July 1 applications are received. through August 31 with borough em- The deadline to apply is June 8. %OE F ASA Wo Johnny Cash fan Art Sabino (fourth from left) joins Terry Lee Goffee (center) and his three-piece band. m 732.752.3555 FREE ESTIMATES Volunteer Fire Department Hosts HEATING & COOLING We've got a special attraction for you.... Johnny Cash Tribute Concert were clapping and snapping their Ruud Super High Efficiency Air Conditioners and Furnaces - By Patricia Abbott Paired Up For Peak Performance! fingers. One audience member kept The South Plainfield Fire Depart- time to the music with his cane. A ment hosted its annual fundraiser glance around the audience showed Sacred Heart concert on May 12. This year's enter- many singing along to Cash's hits. tainment was a Johnny Cash tribute. The 34 songs performed in the Church The concert was held in the high two-hour concert included classics 149 South Plainfield Ave. school auditorium. The room was such as A Boy Named Sue, I Walk the South Plainfield, NJ packed and a hush fell over the large Line, Rinjj of Fire, Folsotn Prison Blues crowd as the lights dimmed. As the and Ragged Old Flag. Rev. John Paul stage lights came up, Terry Lee Goffee In between performances, Goffee Alvarado, Pastor stepped out and introduced himself, traced Cash's career, telling stories "Hi, I'm Johnny Cash," and the music about his life and songs. The Cash Mass Schedule: began. Tribute has taken Goffee across the Saturday Mass 9:00 cum., 5:00 p.m. Goffee doesn't just sing Cash's country, Canada, Ireland and die UK. Sunday 9:00, 11:30 a.m. songs, but portrays him in the first The fire department has been spon- Daify 9:00 a.nu Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday., Saturday person. He looks like Cash, and soring concerts for 15+ years. 7:00 p.m. Monday (Ckurcfi), Thursday (Parisfi. Center Chapel) sounds and moves like him. In ad- The tribute to the "man in black" dition to the resemblance, he also marked yet another successful fund- Hofy Days 6:30 cum., 9:00 cum., 7:00 p.m. dresses like Cash, wearing black. His raiser for the firedepartment . Sacrament of Recondfiation-Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. andat other three piece band was also reminiscent To learn more about Goffee, visit Terry Lee Goffee performs as times &v appointment of Cash's. www.johnnycash.ee/. Johnny Cash at the fire depart- Throughout the evening people ment-sponsored fundraiser. 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We will also have a service officer there to assist you with any problems or questions you may have about benefits. Bring along your DD214 and think about joining our post. RSVP to (908) 668-9751. Students from the South Plainfield Middle School Music Department display their winning trophies. Middle School Music Department Wins 11 Trophies Members of the South Plainfield It was a beautiful day and the students lehem and then spent the rest of the ally, the second soprano section of Middle School Music Department performed exceptionally well. At this day at Dorney Park. the Gems received a section award. MOHN'S participated in the Music Showcase festival, the musical ensembles played The Gems won first place in the The eighth grade Concert Choir won FLORIST Festival in Allcntown, Pa. on May 11. for adjudication in downtown Beth- Women's Chorus Division. Addition- second place and the soprano section 2325 plainfield ave., so plainfield received a section award. 908 5612808 The Middle School Concert Band www.mohnsflorisLcom In My Opinion also won second place in the Con- cert Band division, and Nick Gavi- • weddings and receptions (Continued from page 2) The Elks had the battery installed diey support many groups including • sympathy designs • everyday floral gifts lanes received an outstanding soloist I received a phone call from Antoi- and returned to me in about 24 veterans, schools and special needs • fruit, gourmet, gift baskets award for his baritone sax solo, Into nette from the South Plainfield Elks • dish gardens * balloon bouquets hours. I would like to thank the South children. Please support die Elks by the Storm. The Middle School Jazz Lodge. The Elks wanted to replace Painfield Elks for their generosity and attending their next event. Band won a second place trophy and the dead battery in my power chair. I the speed in which the battery was Once again, thank you South Plain- Jonathan Blanco won an outstanding create anything was thrilled and surprised. The proper replaced. The Elks are an integral field Elks! soloist award for his trombone solo,y4 replacement batter)' was found at Wil- you can imagine.... part of the South Plainfield commu- SINCERELY, Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. liams Surgical in Plainfield. nity. Through their many fundraisers, PATRICIA ABBOTT The Middle School Orchestra won second place in the full orchestra cat- egory. In addition, violinist Kim Lam and oboe player Olivia O'Leary won awards for best soloists. All of the directors are proud of the students' accomplishments and expect them to continue to do well in the future. LEGAL NOTICES BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY LEGAL NOTICE May 16, 2012-Public Notice is hereby given that the following action was taken by the South Plainfield Board of Adjustment at its meeting held on May 15,2012. A. Case #61-05-Scott Delvecchio. Block 535, Lots 10.01, 14 & 15; 100 West End Avenue. The applicant's request for a waiver, bulk variances, continuation of the existing non- conforming conditions, lot consolidation and preliminary and final site plan approval was hereby GRANTED subject to additional volun- tary conditions. B. Case #6-12-Gul Sanzar. Block 404.03, Lot 1.04, 709 Harvard Avenue. The applicant's request for the placement of a fireplace at 18' whereas 20' is required was hereby GRANTED subject to additional voluntary conditions. Respectfully Submitted. Mary Beth Khidre Secretary-Zoning Board of Adjustment $30.40 May 25. 2012 BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD Public Notice RETURN OF PERFORMANCE BOND To Cultech, Inc. for public improvements at 3500 Hadley Road, South Plainfield Lot 46.06.46.07 and 46.08. Block 528.01. A public meeting has been scheduled by the Governing Body of the Borough of South Plain- field to hear objections, if any, to the release of a Performance Bond posted by Cultech, Inc. for public improvements at 3500 Hadley Road, South Plainfield, NJ known as Lot 46.06,46.07 and 46.08, in Block 528.01 listed on the official tax maps of the Borough of South Plainfield. Said public hearing will ALL be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4,2012 in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall, 2480 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080. MERCHANDISE Lynn Volker 3500 Hadley Road South Plainfield, NJ 07080 ^ NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER COUPONS, DISCOUNTS, OR SPECIAL OFFERS $38.50 May 25, 2012 BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES *+ UNIQUE j The Borough of Souih Plainfield is accepting pro- posals (RFP's) for Housing Rehabilitation Adminis- trative Services through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. The IT THRIFT STORE applicant must have significant experience in the administration of Affordable Housing Programs in the State of New Jersey. The individual or company shall have a minimum of three years of experience SOUTHPLAINFIEIJ)- 6980akTVeeRd. • 908-822-1600 UNION CITY-KENNEDY CENTER, in the administration of full service housing reha- bilitation on the municipal or county level. Those EIJZABETH-116 Broad St. • 908-994-0600 3196 KENNEDYBLVD. • 201-867-7077 interested may request a proposal package at the Municipal Clerk's Office. 2480 Plainfield Avenue, WATCHUNG-1581 IS llwy. 22 • 908-822-0005 UNION • UNION PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER, South Plainfield. NJ 07080 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Proposals should be mailed PVTERSON* 188 Main St. • 973-742-2020 2485 US HIGHWAY 22 • 908-688-6822 or delivered to Mr. Glenn Cullen, Administrator on or before Friday. June 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Amy Antonides, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk - South Plainfield MONDAY- SATURDAY 10 AM-8 PM, SUNDAY 11AM-5 PM $31.34 May 25, 2012