Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 31, 2019 OUR 129th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 05-2019 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Armed Robbery at 7-Eleven Prompts Safety Concerns By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Christopher Battiloro said a press re- after a foot chase, the chief said. Police Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lease was sent out on Monday. dogs also were used in the pursuit, he WESTFIELD — The public com- Chief Battiloro said the police de- said. ment portion of the town council meet- partment only transmits alerts when In an effort to become more proac- ing Tuesday had a number of residents immediate action needs to be taken. tive, Chief Battiloro said the police coming to the microphone to talk about “Based on our on-scene investigation department will be looking to conduct their concerns with public safety. An in the morning hours, we determined random routine checks of all 24-hour arrest was made of a suspect concern- the suspect fled the area and did not businesses and take other proactive ing an armed robbery of the 7-Eleven present an immediate threat to the im- measures, which he did not specify. on Central Avenue that took place on mediate residents,” Chief Battiloro said. Ordinances that would restrict 24- January 25 around 2 a.m. Residents He said video footage gave the appear- hour businesses, and others prescribing who live in the area of the 7-Eleven had ance the robber was armed, and later safety measures at 24-hour operations, asked why they were not notified of the police found an imitation firearm in the were brought up by residents. Shawn robbery so that they could be on alert. immediate area. While the suspect had Muller of Carleton Road said this was They had said they want to be notified, left the town, he returned and was sub- brought up in 2016 during the 7-Eleven such as via a Nixle Alert. Police Chief sequently arrested on Central Avenue planning board application and that nothing was ever done by the council. “Every day this place stays in busi- ness we are in danger,” said Mr. Muller. It also was asked if the concept of having cameras placed on Lawrence Avenue and Central Avenue would be considered. The council’s public safety committee is to discuss this at a com- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader mittee meeting, Councilman Michael 2019 OFFICERS...Mayor Shelley Brindle swears in the 2019 Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad officers at Saturday’s Dardia said. officers installation and annual dinner-dance at The Grand Summit Hotel in Summit. Pictured, from left to right, are: Colleen Meacock and Susan Levy of Equipment Lieutenant Eric Taylor, Deputy Chief Tremain Ellis, Chief Sergio Guzman, Assistant Treasurer Kendall Hagan, the Gumbert Park Neighborhood Coa- Treasurer Keith Peterson, Secretary Candy Jackovino, Vice-President Michael Besaw and President David Sloan. lition reported on the noise associated with the Westfield Ice Rink at Gumbert Park. They asked the council to not renew the one-year lease after the rink Residents Seek Answers On is closed for the season on Friday, March 1. Mayor Shelley Brindle said she has left the matter to the recreation com- mission to decide whether or not to Traffic From ‘Reimagining’ Courtesy of Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce recommend renewing the contract, af- By MICHAEL BONACCORSO dent Chris Acosta. Mayor Patrick board of education,” Mr. Acosta said. TRENTON UPDATE...The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce ter which the town council would vote. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Giblin said other than furthering a Mr. Acosta said seven of the 10 (GWACC) hosted its annual Legislative Panel last Wednesday to discuss the Mayor Brindle also said the town CRANFORD – Several residents beneficial relationship with the school “Reimagining” plans involve a “bus- New Jersey Economic and Fiscal Policy Workgroup’s “Path to Progress” received approval from the New Jersey asked the township committee at board, the township committee does ing component.” The plans propose report. Pictured, from left to right, are: Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald (D-6th, Voorhees), Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R- Department of Environmental Protec- Tuesday’s meeting for their insight not oversee school budgets, strategic 19 buses “to be put on the streets of 21st, Westfield), Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) and tion to place a barrier on one side that and purview regarding the impact plans and long-term capital expendi- Cranford,” Mr. Acosta stated. Senator Joe Cryan (D-20th, Union). would deflect noise towards North Av- “Reimagining Cranford” will have on ture plans. “The traffic is so horrendous,” said enue. traffic, neighborhoods and related in- Mayor Giblin stated that any major Mr. Acosta, describing the expected During business matters, the town creased school-budget costs. changes requiring extra funding from impact buses will have on downtown council passed on first reading a union The board of education proposed taxpayers for the board of education or rush-hour traffic coupled with traffic Planning Board Approves contract for Department of Public Works “Reimagining Cranford” or a “10- the school system is voted on during from new housing developments. (DPW) employees that would provide plan” outline providing alternative election time through a referendum. A The Cranford neighborhoods are Plan for Barnes Tract for a 2-percent increase in wages through busing, school redistricting, and a referendum would be a separate “yes- “known” historically for “walkability” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 school centralization plan, stated resi- or-no” vote by Cranford residents to by students to a nearby school. The By KATE BROWNE borough’s ordinance allows for a front- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader allow the board to seek additional tax proposed “Reimagining” plan would yard setback of 30 feet while the site dollars to fund its plan. eliminate the neighborhood relevance MOUNTAINSIDE — The planning will require a 26.4-foot setback. The board of education cannot spend to the education system, stated Mr. board unanimously approved the Over the course of several lengthy Neighbors Ask For Help additional funds or levy additional Acosta. Garnico Group’s proposal to redevelop meetings, board members heard testi- taxes without “voter approval,” Mayor “I represent the people of Cranford. the Barnes Tract at Tuesday’s meeting. mony from the applicant’s planner, Giblin stated. Please reach out to me with any ques- Thirty-two units will be constructed on Christine Nazzaro–Cofone; architect, To Stop UCC Cell Tower Mayor Giblin said the “10-plan” tions or concerns,” Commissioner the 5.5-acre site located at the end of John Saracco; professional engineer By PAUL J. PEYTON shooter. Currently, there are areas where proposal from his “understanding” is Mary O’Connor responded. Knights Bridge Road, with six of the and land surveyor, Lee Titus, and pro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader there is no cell-phone coverage, UCC still being discussed amongst board of Resident Lauren O’Brien said po- units designated as affordable housing. fessional landscape and design archi- CRANFORD — A group of Cran- staff has said. education members who are seeking lice and fire department response times Construction of these units will meet tect, Gregg Spadaro. At Tuesday’s meet- ford residents again pleaded with the Freeholder Angel Estrada asked Mr. public feedback and input from other will be hindered by the increased traf- the community’s court-ordered afford- ing, traffic expert Elizabeth Dolan of Union County Freeholder Board last Licata to provide copies of the reports significant professionals associated fic the school buses will create. able-housing obligations. Dolan and Dean Consulting Engineers Thursday to do what it can to stop he cited, noting that none of the infor- with the board of education opera- “We have put our trust and confi- The site plan which was approved testified that a traffic analysis of the construction of a 140-foot cell tower on mation he has read “are binding that tions. dence in you,” said Ms. O’Brien, who envisions six separate two-story build- roadway from the site and the intersec- the Cranford campus of Union County there is any danger or impact to people “I am banging my head against the asked the township committee for its ings that will have a colonial aesthetic. tion of New Providence Road and College (UCC). in general.” wall. Sixty percent of taxes go to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 The Garnico Group sought a building- Mountain Avenue revealed trip genera- Ray Licata said the cell tower would Chemeda Mindy Kipness of Colby height variance since Mountainside lim- tion projections of 16 vehicles an hour be 230 feet from the nearest residences Lane in Cranford, a resident since 2004, its a building’s height to 36 feet and the during peak morning traffic and 21 an on Princeton Road. He cited studies by noted that the cell tower would be built new townhouses will be 39.6 feet in hour during the evening rush. She opined the National Toxicology Program on land that is “already” elevated 20 height. The applicant also sought a that these “minimal volumes” were “safe (NTP) for the U.S. Department of Health feet, surrounded by 70-foot-high trees front-yard setback variance since the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 and Human Services National Toxicol- adjacent to Princeton Road, between ogy Program (NTP) and the Ramazzini Colby Lane and UCC’s parking lot. Institute in Italy which show that cell- She said most cell towers are located tower radiation “has health effects.” in commercial areas, “not near these Mr. Licata said Verizon’s contract kinds of residential areas.” with UCC, approved by the college “This is going to impact the entire board in October, includes a distributed north side of Cranford and Westfield,” antenna system or DAS. He said DAS she said. “The cell tower will be less includes an antenna on the roof and than 1,000 feet from close to 300 homes antennas inside a building to provide in just Cranford; even more if you cell reception. include Westfield.” “There are also plans for them to She said Washington Elementary build a new parking garage so they School in Westfield and Brookside El- could put more antennas on top of that ementary School in Cranford are in or any other buildings,” he said. close proximity to where the tower Mr. Licata said the college plans to would be located at UCC. Ms. Kipness expand cell-phone coverage from the also said it is estimated nearby home campus on Springfield Avenue all the values would drop 20 percent if the LEARNING ABOUT DR. KING...First graders at Tamaques School in Westfield way to the Cranford train station on tower is constructed. honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by reciting a portion of his “I Have a Dream” North Avenue. Ms. Kipness asked the board to help speech and discussing the meaning of Dr. King’s legendary oration at the March “This is an educational institution. “find other ways that this cell tower on Washington in August 1963. “It’s like living your inside out,” said one Why are they concerned about cell proposal can be remediated.” youngster when asked about a part of the speech where the civil rights leader said, coverage to residents of Cranford all Michael Normann of Colby Lane “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they the way down to the train station?” Mr. commented, “Cranford and Westfield will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” Licata asked. “The answer is money,” residents do not want a 130 to 150-foot Led by the first-grade team of Linda D’Onofrio, Mary Montes and Jenna Utman, he said, noting UCC will get $34,000 a cell tower in a residential community.” the students also created a mural poster entitled “Reach for the Highest Good.” year for the next 25 years, and that Marietta Horne of Princeton Road Verizon would profit by selling the questioned why UCC is “being allowed PAGE INDEX tower in the years ahead. to circumvent public opinion and safety Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16-17 The college has said the cell tower is and allowed unfettered commercial Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 sought to ensure all employees and development on public property.” She Courtesy of Borough of Garwood Police ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-13 NEW COUNCILMAN...Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli swears in Russ students have cell coverage for emer- said the tower would be located within Community ... 6-7, 15 Classifieds ..... 15 Graham as a member of the Garwood Borough Council last Thursday. 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Boyes Named Chair Of Cranford Committee CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 HPC; Kessler, Vice-Chair support in analyzing the downsides Cleaners, Inc., better known as Swan By MICHAEL BONACCORSO aesthetics pertinent to their home or neigh- the proposed “Reimagining” plans Custom Cleaners, had incurred per- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader borhood “should be the goal.” could have on the community. sonal injury for the Elazars, stated Mr. WESTFIELD – Historic Preservation Mr. Blasi said providing resources and “There is no reason the township Cooper. Commission (HPC) member Maria Boyes guidance to what materials, designs and committee could not take up a discus- The township will be indemnified was approved as 2019 HPC chairwoman at sizes are appropriate is important to an sion,” Mayor Giblin said. for its losses paid to the Elazars by the the commission’s meeting last Wednesday. “efficient design and review process.” He Deputy Mayor Ann Dooley said the dry-cleaning establishment as deter- HPC member Kelly Kessler served as 2018 said other towns with historic districts will provide a material list for architects and police department and fire department mined by court order, stated Mr. Coo- HPC chairwoman, as well as chairwoman have not provided feedback on any of per. In the interim, the township liabil- for seven years prior. Ms. Kessler was homeowners to review to add efficiency approved as the 2019 vice-chairwoman. and ease to the review process. the proposed plans “yet.” ity policy will cover 70 cents on every HPC member Alison Carey was approved Ms. Kessler said “the idea” is that the Commissioner Thomas Hannen, Jr. dollar. Cranford was ordered to pay as the commission’s 2019 secretary. HPC acts as a guide to understanding and said residents will continue to be able the Elazars, stated Mr. Cooper. During the business portion of the meet- keeping with Westfield’s historical tradi- to provide impact as one of the 10 ing, the commission reviewed whether or tion, “not perceived as a hindrance to proposed plans is selected. Mr. Hannen not to grant a certificate of appropriateness homeowners.” Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader said he assumes residents will be able SAVING A LIFE...The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad presented the squad’s to an applicant seeking to put an addition on Ms. Kessler said the commission in more to express opinions to the board of the Putnam-Cramer House at 322 Lawrence instances can “approve with conditions” or Freeholders CPR Save Award at Saturday’s officers installation and annual dinner-dance at “deny with guidance or reasons for denial” education based on a chosen plan’s The Grand Summit Hotel in Summit. Pictured, from left to right, are: award Avenue. The home is consistent with the “cost” and direction. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Queen Anne-Colonial Revival aesthetic, when reviewing certificates of appropriate- recipients, Nicole Marotta, Kendall Hagan, Jenna Helfand, Daniel Faldraga, Eric stated Greg Blasi, an HPC member and ness. If an application is not in keeping with In other business, Joseph Starkey She also alleged a “relationship be- Mandela, Jim Johnson, Tremain Ellis, Sarahdjanah Tassy, Tiffany Landazabal, professional architect. the town’s historic preservation ordinance was presented with a proclamation tween the president of the college, the Jessica Romero, Edward Hance, John Doolan and Steven Korba. Ms. Kessler said a certificate of appro- the commission must deny the application, recognizing his 10 years of service to governing board and the directors of priateness is essentially identifying the ar- said Ms. Kessler. the Cranford Public Library board. Verizon,” saying “when brought to chitectural changes to the home, including However, Ms. Kessler stated the com- Mr. Starkey is a “lifelong Cranford light,” the “consequences” of such a aesthetics and other factors, are in keeping mission will always seek to help the appli- resident” and chairman of the Swim GWACC Hears ‘Harsh cant achieve the homeowner’s desired util- relationship “would be much more se- with Westfield’s historic preservation ini- Pool Advisory Board, stated Mayor rious than ethical violations.” tiatives and ordinances. ity from the home while protecting histori- Giblin. “The home’s asymmetrical positioning of cal standards. Freeholder Estrada said he was “re- Reality’ On Pension Costs The application was to be officially voted “Having been long involved with the ally just amazed” at Ms. Horne’s com- the windows, the pediment that appears over Rotary Club, we wish him well in his By MICHAEL BONACCORSO coverage be shifted from “platinum-level the entrance, use of shingles at the upper levels upon on Monday evening and discussed ments regarding the UCC president Specially Written for The Westfield Leader with the applicant during an official hear- future endeavors,” Mayor Giblin said. and board. He called her allegation to gold-level” coverage. In conjunction, and clapboard on the first floor and bay “new retirees” (previous state employ- window” are in keeping with the town’s ing, stated Ms. Kessler. “It has been a pleasure to be a part of “really ridiculous.” WESTFIELD – The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) ees) would pay “the same percentage of historic preservation initiatives, said Mr. Blasi. the library board for 10 years. We’re “Often that (kind of comment) works their premium as they did when work- The Colonial Revival style (1880-1945) fortunate to have such great trustees hosted its annual “legislative panel” last against your ideas in terms of trying to Wednesday to discuss the New Jersey ing,” Ms. Branna explained. is described “in the home’s steeply pitched and a great library. Libraries are an get something done,” Mr. Estrada said. The changes in retirement health care gabled roof which extends over the porch Economic and Fiscal Policy Workgroup’s important foundation of the commu- Noting that the UCC cell-tower con- “Path to Progress” (PTP) report. The coverage “could be seen as a pay cut,” across the façade and the mixing of clap- nity,” Mr. Starkey said. stated Ms. Branna. board and shingles,” stated Mr. Blasi. tract was awarded through a bid pro- bipartisan work group included both Michael Venditti, Marya Helmstetter cess, Freeholder Vice-Chairman Democratic and Republican state legisla- Assemblyman Greenwald said legisla- HPC member Robert Wendel said the tors are in a “honeymoon phase” as “very home was “one of the first cottages built by and Barbara Krause were approved as Alexander Mirabella told Ms. Horne tors, academics, public policy research- mayoral appointments to environmen- that if she has any information to sup- ers and private industry professionals. little negative feedback” has been re- Emma Bridges,” a socialite who was a “key ceived. Mr. Greenwald stated that the proponent to the preservation of what is tal commission. As associate mem- port her allegation, “you should report GWACC invited for the lunch panel the work group’s co-chair and Demo- work group’s findings and financial solu- now Triangle Park.” bers their terms are for one year. it to the Union County Prosecutor’s tions have not been “weighed in on yet” Before Ms. Bridges intervened, “what is Mayor Giblin recognized Saint cratic Assembly Majority Leader Louis Office and let them look at it. If you Greenwald, Assembly Minority Leader by state employee unions. now Triangle Park” was proposed to be- Michael School’s 90th anniversary. don’t, you should stop spreading those Senator Kean said “2-percent caps” on come a “garbage dump,” Mr. Wendel said Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield), Sen- He also stated that the township com- kind of rumors, because that’s what ate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R- state budget increases, like the caps on The commission unanimously agreed that mittee wanted to acknowledge and school and municipal budgets, coupled several “half-mooned windows proposed” they are at this point. 21st, Westfield) and Senator Joseph Cryan wish resident Isadora Washington a “I don’t think its fair to the (UCC) (D-20th, Union) to discuss the report’s with a “systemic review,” could provide are not consistent with “existing and histori- a focal point for legislators to begin solv- cally-relevant” windows. The proposed half- happy 100th birthday. president (Margaret McMenamin) or assessment of long-term budget chal- Township Attorney Ryan Cooper the board members,” he added. “I’m lenges facing state and municipal offi- ing the state’s financial conundrum. mooned windows are often found in 1980s The Economic and Fiscal Policy area architecture, said Mr. Blasi. GRAND MARSHAL...Union Catholic said the municipality has settled with listening as the other freeholders are cials. The New Jersey Legislature created Workgroup focused on “two reform ar- The proposed “modern paneling” and the High School Principal Sister Percylee the Ben Elazar family for the sum of listening (to residents’ concerns). But it eas pertaining to education quality and “height of the windows” are “not indicative” Hart has been named Grand Marshal of $300,000. Initially, the township was the Economic and Fiscal Policy is a Union County College decision. Workgroup, “charged with a broad mis- property taxes” including “school district of the Queen Anne style, said Mr. Blasi. the 23rd annual Union County Saint dismissed from a lawsuit involving the “I urge the residents in the area to try regionalization and special education,” Mr. Blasi said from a public communica- Patrick’s Day Parade to be held at 1 sion – to address soaring pension and Elazars and Carolynn Laundry Inc. to constrain their remarks to the facts benefit costs, hold down property taxes, according to the PTP report. tions and outreach perspective, helping resi- p.m. on Saturday, March 16, on Mor- after contaminants from Macrietta and not innuendo,” Mr. Mirabella said. “School districts with less than 1,000 dents attain and understand the historical ris Avenue in Union. make state and local government and Freeholder Chairwoman Bette Jane school districts more efficient, assess the students cost taxpayers 10 percent to 15 Kowalski, a Cranford resident, said equity and efficiency of our state and percent more per pupil than larger dis- UCC’s board is an autonomous body local tax structure, leverage the value of tricts and are unable to provide as diverse state assets, and mitigate the negative a curriculum,” according to the report. that makes its own decisions. She en- The work group recommends creation couraged residents to communicate with impact of the federal tax law that targeted high-cost states,” according to the “Path of two county-wide school district pro- the college. to Progress” report’s introduction. grams, with the “merger of all kindergar- “New Jersey faces a harsh reality. We ten through fourth-grade school districts have an unsustainable legacy of pension K-4, K-5, K-6, K-8, and K-9 into K-12 and benefit costs equating to almost regional districts to improve the quality $17,000 per resident,” the panel’s mod- of education and promote efficiency.” erator, Stephanie Branna, said in opening Assemblyman Bramnick stated that Westfield comments to the lunch’s attendees at eliminating a “mother’s ability to pick a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. school district for her child” is a solution The report states that the “failure by “I will never support.” 2022. legislators of both parties to make neces- “Local parents make decisions about Mayor Brindle said she recently had sary pension payments (throughout the local schools. Trenton should never get a shared-services discussion with the years) if not resolved” would hinder New in between a mother and her child,” As- mayors of Garwood and Cranford, and Jersey’s ability to “fully fund public semblyman Bramnick said. they discussed the impact development schools, expand preschool and make New Senator Kean said the work group in Garwood would have on traffic and Jersey affordable for families, senior citi- should “provide efficiency solutions” zens, and businesses.” pertaining to shared services at the re- congestion. “What happens in Garwood gional level related to public works and will affect our community,” Mayor Ms. Branna said when quantified the “unfunded pension and benefit costs” education, but he does not support “forced Brindle said. She said she plans to meet would equate to nine million New Jersey school centralization.” with the mayors quarterly. residents “opening their wallets and do- Senator Kean stated that legislators Bus stops are to be reinstated along nating $17,000 to alleviate this burden.” should mobilize bipartisan efforts to “at- South Avenue, eastbound, on the south- “It comes to no surprise that without tain some low-hanging fruit” pertaining erly side, at Windsor Avenue and west- action, New Jersey will become an to “spending cuts” and cost-saving re- bound, on the northerly side at Windsor unaffordable place to live and do busi- forms such as “arbitration reform.” He Avenue. ness,” Ms. Branna said. said a “2-percent spending cap” allows In January 2018, the work group was legislators to create predictable economic Jay’s Automotive on Ross Place is forecasts pertaining to state revenues ver- selling the business and transferring an formed to draft recommendations aggre- gated into five categories including “pen- sus liabilities for two-year, five-year and open air lot license to the new owner to sion and benefit reform, education re- 10-year outlooks. allow for the display and sale of ve- form at the administrative level, county Senator Cryan said mandating regional hicles outdoors. and municipal government reform and school districts would “certainly make Costs for the leaf-collection programs shared services, state and local govern- people angry.” He said “organized labor for 2018 had been higher in most cases ment tax structure, and the leveraging has not weighed in” regarding the sug- than budgeted, and the town council (state) assets to stabilize the pension sys- gested policy recommendations the work approved increasing the contracts of tem,” according to the PTP report. group set forth. As cited by Pew Charitable Trusts, Senator Cryan said efficiency changes the parties who provided rental equip- could include school busing shared-ser- ment for use in the leaf-collection work. New Jersey ranks amongst the most underfunded employee pension systems vice agreements and other cost-effective The increases are as follows: Camarato in the country. New Jersey’s unfunded measures versus regionalization measures. Trucking, an increase of $6,220; pension and retiree health benefit liabili- Assemblyman Greenwald said he sup- Ameritico Disposal, an increase of ties total $151.5 billion, or four times the ports consolidating school districts $44,464, and Messercola Excavating, state annual budget, according to the PTP (regionalization), using an analogy for an increase of $6,220. One contract report. regionalization of police departments. was reduced: JESCO Inc. was reduced “Without changes to the pension and “When I see a police vehicle, I am by $10,003. benefit structure, the cost of pensions and happy to see the vehicle. I don’t care if it benefits will rise $4.1 billion over the says Voorhees or another department’s During the conference meeting, the name. What matters is that the vehicle is council approved the Greater Westfield next four years, eating up 26 percent of the state budget,” the report states. there,” Assemblyman Greenwald said. Area Chamber of Commerce to hold its Ms. Branna stated that the report rec- The full Path to Progress 37-page re- Spring Fling and FestiFall celebrations, ommends that state employee health care port can be found at pathtoprogressnj.org. along with the Farmers Market. The Farmers Market will continue to oper- ate on the north side lot at the train station. Councilman Mark Lo Grippo Barnes Tract Approved said residents from the south side have CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 said they would like to see it come back and efficient.” After questioning from they enter the storm water system. to the south-side lot. board members and concerns from the Among the conditions which the Additionally, the Green Team is look- borough’s consultants regarding the need board imposed on the approval of the ing to hold a swap meet on Saturday, for drivers to find a gap in the traffic, the plan were that the developer investi- May 4, on the south-side lot at the train developer agreed to attempt to obtain gate the feasibility of replacing the foot- station, where residents can bring cer- Union County’s consent to install “Do paths in the back of the units with a tain items that are new or gently used Not Block the Driveway” signs and to sidewalk; that the sidewalk lighting in- and swap with other residents. What is reduce the number of exit lanes from the side the site be turned off at 10 p.m.; that not taken would be picked up for free property from two to one. the landscaping design be approved by from Green Drop, or the DPW would Other concessions, which were made the board before the site clearing be- pick up what Green Drop does not take. by the Garnico Group, included the gins, and that the regulatory require- DPW workers would be paid overtime creation of additional handicapped- ments of the state’s affordable-housing for their work related to this activity. parking spots; the construction of a rules be supervised by the board’s attor- Councilman Dardia has said the pub- five-by-10-foot trash enclosure with a ney and its planners. lic safety, transportation and parking four-foot stockade fence, which will The board’s vote to approve the plan committee is recommending installa- hold eight trash cans; the installation of marks the culmination of years of dis- tion of two red beacon lights at Saint radius curbing and additional landscap- cussion and debate regarding the scope Marks and Euclid Avenues to aid in ing, as well as the installation of below- of the project, its impact on traffic and getting drivers to stop there. ground-level bio filters, which will re- safety in the community, and the impact The ordinance pertaining to sewer move unwanted chemicals contained of the construction of high-density hous- fees was tabled. from the surface water runoff before ing in Union County. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, January 31, 2019 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 60th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 05-2019 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR BOE Honors Teachers, Staff Recognized With State Awards By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL three district employees were given 2019-2020 school year, which in- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times special recognition as New Jersey cludes 182 days of school for stu- SCOTCH PLAINS – In front of a Exemplary Elementary Educators. dents and 186 days for teachers. The packed audience, members of the Colleen Haubert, principal of Ev- calendar, which is still in draft form, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of ergreen Elementary School, was hon- is claiming Thursday, September 5, Education (BOE) last Thursday hon- ored, as well as third-grade McGinn 2019, as its opening day and Tuesday, ored many teachers and other educa- Elementary School teacher Allison June 23, 2020, as its closing. tion service professionals for earning McGee and fifth-grade Terrill Middle In addition, four emergency days Governor’s Educator of the Year School teacher Joseph Roskin. are built into the calendar. It was ex- awards. Resolutions were read from Superintendent of Schools Marga- plained that if no emergency days are all board members and administra- ret W. Hayes, Ed.D., stated that she needed, schools will be closed Friday, tors for the honorees from each school. was happy to have so many talented May 22, and Tuesday, May 26, 2020, A total of 14 awards were given to and dedicated teachers and educational as Memorial Day is on Monday, May teachers, aides and even the Scotch professionals within the district. All 25, in 2020. In addition, if one emer- Plains-Fanwood High School nurse, board members echoed her sentiments. gency day is needed, schools will be Lisa McNally, for their excellence in In other business, the board intro- closed on May 22 but will be open on service to the district. In addition, duced the upcoming calendar for the May 26 that year. Also, if more than four days are needed prior to Presidents’ Weekend in 2020, give-back days will come from Friday through Monday, Febru- ary 14 and 17, which are the two days off for Presidents’ Day weekend. Courtesy of Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce The other give-back days would TRENTON UPDATE...The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) hosted its annual Legislative come from spring break starting with Panel last Wednesday to discuss the New Jersey Economic and Fiscal Policy Workgroup’s “Path to Progress” report. Monday, April 6, and moving for- Pictured, from left to right, are: Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald (D-6th, Voorhees), Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield), Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) and Senator Joe ward to how many days are needed. Cryan (D-20th, Union). Spring break is scheduled for April 6 to 10, 2020. Winter break is scheduled for De- cember 23 to 31, 2019, and Thanks- Neighbors Ask For Help From giving break would fall on November 28 and 29. In addition, schools are scheduled to close on Tuesday, No- vember 5, for Election Day and No- Freeholders To Stop Cell Tower vember 7 and 8 for the New Jersey By PAUL J. PEYTON Services National Toxicology Pro- phone coverage, UCC staff has said. Education Association convention. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Kimberly A. Broadwell for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times gram (NTP) and the Ramazzini In- Freeholder Angel Estrada asked TOP TEACHERS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education honored Schools also are slated to close on CRANFORD — A group of Cran- stitute in Italy which show that cell- Mr. Licata to provide copies of the many teachers and other education service professionals at last Thursday’s meeting September 30 and October 1 for Rosh ford residents again pleaded with tower radiation “has health effects.” reports he cited, noting that none of for earning Governor’s Educator of the Year awards. Pictured, from left to right, Hashanah and October 9 for Yom Kip- the Union County Freeholder Board Mr. Licata said Verizon’s con- the information he has read “are are: award recipient Joseph Roskin, a fifth-grade teacher at Terrill Middle School; pur. Students will have October 14 off last Thursday to do what it can to tract with UCC, approved by the binding that there is any danger or Allison McGee, a third-grade teacher at McGinn Elementary School; Colleen for Columbus Day, while staff will use stop construction of a 140-foot cell college board in October, includes impact to people in general.” Haubert, principal at Evergreen Elementary School; Superintendent of Schools this day for professional development. tower on the Cranford campus of a distributed antenna system or Chemeda Mindy Kipness of Margaret Hayes, Ed.D., and Joan Mast, Ed.D., assistant superintendent. The next board of education meet- Union County College (UCC). DAS. He said DAS includes an an- Colby Lane in Cranford, a resident ing will be held this evening, Thurs- Ray Licata said the cell tower tenna on the roof and antennas in- since 2004, noted that the cell tower Fanwood Planning Board day, January 31, at 7:30 p.m., in the would be 230 feet from the nearest side a building to provide cell re- would be built on land that is “al- administration building at Cedar residences on Princeton Road. He ception. ready” elevated 20 feet, surrounded Street and Evergreen Avenue in Scotch cited studies by the National Toxi- “There are also plans for them to by 70-foot-high trees adjacent to OKs Fencing for Goddard Plains, where the board will vote to cology Program (NTP) for the U.S. build a new parking garage so they Princeton Road, between Colby approve next year’s calendar. Department of Health and Human could put more antennas on top of Lane and UCC’s parking lot. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL of granting variance relief of the extra that or any other buildings,” he said. She said most cell towers are lo- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times two feet of fencing, Ms. Brace agreed Mr. Licata said the college plans cated in commercial areas, “not near FANWOOD – A brief discussion to remove the six-foot fencing and GWACC Hears ‘Harsh to expand cell-phone coverage from these kinds of residential areas.” regarding variance relief for new fenc- return the four-foot fence if she de- the campus on Springfield Avenue “This is going to impact the entire ing at the Goddard School in Fanwood cides to vacate the premises. Reality’ On Pension Costs all the way to the Cranford train north side of Cranford and was held last Wednesday evening All members voted in favor of the station on North Avenue. Westfield,” she said. “The cell tower during the planning board’s monthly six-foot fencing except John By MICHAEL BONACCORSO by legislators of both parties to make Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “This is an educational institu- will be less than 1,000 feet from meeting. The school is located at 324 Steigerwald. necessary pension payments (through- tion. Why are they concerned about close to 300 homes in just Cran- South Avenue. In other business, the redevelop- WESTFIELD – The Greater out the years) if not resolved” would cell coverage to residents of Cran- ford; even more if you include Goddard School owner Tracy Brace ment case involving the old Young’s Westfield Area Chamber of Com- hinder New Jersey’s ability to “fully ford all the way down to the train Westfield.” asked for and was granted permission Paint property at 1 South Avenue was merce (GWACC) hosted its annual fund public schools, expand preschool station?” Mr. Licata asked. “The She said Washington Elementary to make some of the fencing sur- postponed to an undisclosed future “legislative panel” last Wednesday to and make New Jersey affordable for answer is money,” he said, noting School in Westfield and Brookside rounding her school six feet high in- meeting. It was noted that it would discuss the New Jersey Economic families, senior citizens, and busi- UCC will get $34,000 a year for the Elementary School in Cranford are stead of the allowed four feet high for take some time for Empire Builders, and Fiscal Policy Workgroup’s “Path nesses.” next 25 years, and that Verizon in close proximity to where the tower “security reasons.” which is asking to redevelop the prop- to Progress” (PTP) report. The bipar- Ms. Branna said when quantified would profit by selling the tower in would be located at UCC. Ms. Ms. Brace testified that because of erty, to re-design their project. tisan work group included both Demo- the “unfunded pension and benefit the years ahead. Kipness also said it is estimated the current social climate of height- Lengthy testimony was heard last cratic and Republican state legisla- costs” would equate to nine million The college has said the cell tower nearby home values would drop 20 ened security at schools, she felt it month regarding the property. Em- tors, academics, public policy re- New Jersey residents “opening their is sought to ensure all employees percent if the tower is constructed. necessary to install a six-foot-high pire Builders is proposing to build a searchers and private industry pro- wallets and donating $17,000 to alle- and students have cell coverage for Ms. Kipness asked the board to fence in front of the play area of her 36-unit building with a storefront on fessionals. viate this burden.” emergency messages in the event of help “find other ways that this cell facility to ensure the safety of the the first floor. GWACC invited for the lunch panel “It comes to no surprise that with- a campus-wide emergency such as tower proposal can be remediated.” preschool children who play outside The proposed project needs relief the work group’s co-chair and Demo- out action, New Jersey will become an active shooter. Currently, there Michael Normann of Colby Lane in that area. from three variances in order to move cratic Assembly Majority Leader an unaffordable place to live and do are areas where there is no cell- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Some members of the planning forward. These variances include the Louis Greenwald, Assembly Minor- business,” Ms. Branna said. board were concerned that if the front-yard setback, lot coverage and ity Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, In January 2018, the work group Goddard School was to vacate the parking spaces. Also, a waiver for Westfield), Senate Minority Leader was formed to draft recommenda- property in the future, new business fencing is required. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) tions aggregated into five categories owners who might not want the higher At the December meeting, board and Senator Joseph Cryan (D-20th, including “pension and benefit re- fencing would be deterred from in- members had concerns with the pro- Union) to discuss the report’s assess- form, education reform at the admin- vesting in the property. As a condition CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ment of long-term budget challenges istrative level, county and municipal facing state and municipal officials. government reform and shared ser- The New Jersey Legislature cre- vices, state and local government tax ated the Economic and Fiscal Policy structure, and the leveraging (state) Workgroup, “charged with a broad assets to stabilize the pension sys- mission – to address soaring pension tem,” according to the PTP report. and benefit costs, hold down prop- As cited by Pew Charitable Trusts, erty taxes, make state and local gov- New Jersey ranks amongst the most ernment and school districts more underfunded employee pension sys- efficient, assess the equity and effi- tems in the country. New Jersey’s ciency of our state and local tax struc- unfunded pension and retiree health ture, leverage the value of state as- benefit liabilities total $151.5 billion, sets, and mitigate the negative impact or four times the state annual budget, of the federal tax law that targeted according to the PTP report. Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times high-cost states,” according to the “Without changes to the pension THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE...Former Tuskegee Airman Malcolm E. “Path to Progress” report’s introduc- and benefit structure, the cost of pen- Nettingham, right, received the Day of Service Award from Leland McGee and Marie Leppert at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service tion. sions and benefits will rise $4.1 bil- opening program at Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA on January 21. “New Jersey faces a harsh reality. lion over the next four years, eating We have an unsustainable legacy of up 26 percent of the state budget,” the pension and benefit costs equating to report states. PAGE INDEX almost $17,000 per resident,” the Ms. Branna stated that the report Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16-17 panel’s moderator, Stephanie Branna, recommends that state employee Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 said in opening comments to the health care coverage be shifted from Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-13 RISING UP...Scotch Plains Mayor Al Smith, left, and Councilman Ted Spera helped lunch’s attendees at Echo Lake Coun- “platinum-level to gold-level” cover- Community ... 6-7, 15 Classifieds ..... 15 out with Rise Against Hunger food packages during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. try Club in Westfield. age. In conjunction, “new retirees” Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 Day of Service activities at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA on January 21. The report states that the “failure CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Congratulations to the Top Producers for the Month of December! 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It’s the first time in more than three decades that Westfield residents IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING will deal with the uncertainty of tax assessments. And there’s a pressing question on the minds of many Westfield homeowners... Will I be WESTFIELD overpaying my taxes when the Westfield Revaluation Process is done? REVALUATION You can find valuable information and videos about the revaluation and appeal processes at WestfieldRevaluation.com. Armed Robbery at 7-Eleven Sister Percylee Hart Named Prompts Safety Concerns Parade Grand Marshal By CHRISTINA M. HINKE done by the council. COUNTY — The 2019 Union Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “Every day this place stays in busi- County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade WESTFIELD — The public com- ness we are in danger,” said Mr. Committee has announced that Union ment portion of the town council meet- Muller. Catholic High School Principal Sis- ing Tuesday had a number of resi- It also was asked if the concept of ter Percylee Hart has been named dents coming to the microphone to having cameras placed on Lawrence Grand Marshal of the 23rd annual talk about their concerns with public Avenue and Central Avenue would be Union County Saint Patrick’s Day safety. An arrest was made of a sus- considered. The council’s public Parade. pect concerning an armed robbery of safety committee is to discuss this at Sister Percylee has been the prin- the 7-Eleven on Central Avenue that a committee meeting, Councilman cipal of Union Catholic in Scotch took place on January 25 around 2 Michael Dardia said. Plains since 1980 where she has been a.m. Residents who live in the area of Colleen Meacock and Susan Levy the catalyst for every major advance the 7-Eleven had asked why they of the Gumbert Park Neighborhood that the school has made in the past were not notified of the robbery so Coalition reported on the noise asso- 38 years. She is also a supporter of that they could be on alert. They had ciated with the Westfield Ice Rink at the Union Catholic Irish Vikings Club Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said they want to be notified, such as Gumbert Park. They asked the coun- that has been active with the parade 2019 OFFICERS...Mayor Shelley Brindle, right, swears in the 2019 Westfield via a Nixle Alert. Police Chief Chris- cil to not renew the one-year lease for many years. Voluntary Rescue Squad officers at Saturday’s officers installation and annual topher Battiloro said a press release after the rink is closed for the season “It’s an honor I accept on behalf of dinner-dance at The Grand Summit Hotel in Summit. Pictured, from left to right, was sent out on Monday. on Friday, March 1. Mayor Shelley my family, the Sisters of Mercy and Sister Percylee Hart are: Equipment Lieutenant Eric Taylor, Deputy Chief Tremain Ellis, Chief Sergio Chief Battiloro said the police de- Brindle said she has left the matter to Union Catholic High School,” Sister Guzman, Assistant Treasurer Kendall Hagan, Treasurer Keith Peterson, Secretary partment only transmits alerts when the recreation commission to decide Percylee said. “Thank you to the Sister Percylee holds a Masters of Candy Jackovino, Vice-President Michael Besaw, and President David Sloan. immediate action needs to be taken. whether or not to recommend renew- parade committee for a great day Public Administration Degree from “Based on our on-scene investiga- ing the contract, after which the town each year for us to celebrate our Irish Seton Hall University and a Master tion in the morning hours, we deter- council would vote. heritage.” of Science Degree from the Univer- Planning Board Approves mined the suspect fled the area and Mayor Brindle also said the town The Grand Marshal is a sister of sity of Pennsylvania. She is a mem- did not present an immediate threat received approval from the New Jer- the Irish order of the Sisters of Mercy ber of the National Catholic Educa- to the immediate residents,” Chief sey Department of Environmental that was founded in Dublin by tors Association and the National Plan for Barnes Tract Battiloro said. He said video footage Protection to place a barrier on one Catherine McAuley in 1831. Sister Association of Secondary School By KATE BROWNE ation of additional handicapped-parking gave the appearance the robber was side that would deflect noise towards Percylee traces her Irish roots to Principals. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times spots; the construction of a five-by-10- armed, and later police found an imi- North Avenue. County Sligo in the West of Ireland. The Grand Marshal has chosen MOUNTAINSIDE — The planning foot trash enclosure with a four-foot stock- tation firearm in the immediate area. During business matters, the town “We are proud and excited to have Union Catholic Assistant Principal board unanimously approved the Garnico ade fence, which will hold eight trash While the suspect had left the town, council passed on first reading a union Sister Percylee Hart as our 2019 Jim Reagan Jr. as her Chief of Staff. Group’s proposal to redevelop the Barnes cans; the installation of radius curbing he returned and was subsequently contract for Department of Public Union County St Patrick’s Day Pa- Her other aides include: Noreen Tract at Tuesday’s meeting. Thirty-two and additional landscaping, as well as the arrested on Central Avenue after a Works (DPW) employees that would rade Grand Marshal,” said Parade Andrews, Barbara Dellanno, Jenni- units will be constructed on the 5.5-acre installation of below-ground-level bio site located at the end of Knights Bridge filters, which will remove unwanted foot chase, the chief said. Police dogs provide for a 2-percent increase in General Chairperson Jessica fer Dixon, Susan Dyckman, Sister chemicals contained from the surface also were used in the pursuit, he said. wages through 2022. Cunningham. “Sister Percylee and Lisa Gambacorta, Sister Elaine Road, with six of the units designated as affordable housing. Construction of these water runoff before they enter the storm In an effort to become more proac- Mayor Brindle said she recently Union Catholic have been a tremen- McAteer, Karen Piasecki, James units will meet the community’s court- water system. tive, Chief Battiloro said the police had a shared-services discussion with dous help to the parade over the Reagan Sr., Sister Donna Jo Repetti, ordered affordable-housing obligations. Among the conditions which the board department will be looking to con- the mayors of Garwood and Cran- years. Joe and Karen Schurtz, Sister Ann The site plan which was approved en- imposed on the approval of the plan were duct random routine checks of all 24- ford, and they discussed the impact Prior to Union Catholic, Sister Sullivan, Dave and Betsy Thornton, visions six separate two-story buildings that the developer investigate the feasi- hour businesses and take other pro- development in Garwood would have Percylee was the principal of Red Marge Urso, Father Michael Ward, that will have a colonial aesthetic. The bility of replacing the footpaths in the active measures, which he did not on traffic and congestion. “What hap- Bank Catholic High School from Mary Ellen Wischusen, Anne and Garnico Group sought a building-height back of the units with a sidewalk; that the specify. pens in Garwood will affect our com- 1970-1980. She serves as a member Bob Wischusen, and Sister Alice variance since Mountainside limits a sidewalk lighting inside the site be turned building’s height to 36 feet and the new off at 10 p.m.; that the landscaping design Ordinances that would restrict 24- munity,” Mayor Brindle said. She said of the Advisory Committee and the Yohe. be approved by the board before the site hour businesses, and others prescrib- she plans to meet with the mayors Controversies Committee of the New Sister Percylee will be officially townhouses will be 39.6 feet in height. The applicant also sought a front-yard clearing begins, and that the regulatory ing safety measures at 24-hour op- quarterly. Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic installed as Grand Marshal on Satur- setback variance since the borough’s or- requirements of the state’s affordable- erations, were brought up by resi- Bus stops are to be reinstated along Association (NJSIAA), is president day, February 9 at 3 p.m. during the dinance allows for a front-yard setback of housing rules be supervised by the board’s dents. Shawn Muller of Carleton Road South Avenue, eastbound, on the of the Newark Archdiocese Regional parade committee’s annual Investi- 30 feet while the site will require a 26.4- attorney and its planners. said this was brought up in 2016 southerly side, at Windsor Avenue Principals Association and Trustee ture Mass at Immaculate Heart of foot setback. The board’s vote to approve the plan during the 7-Eleven planning board and westbound, on the northerly side Emerita at Georgian Court Univer- Mary Church located at 1571 Martine Over the course of several lengthy marks the culmination of several years of application and that nothing was ever at Windsor Avenue. sity, her alma mater. Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ. A reception meetings, board members heard testi- discussion and debate regarding the scope for the Grand Marshal will follow at mony from the applicant’s planner, Chris- of the project, its impact on traffic and tine Nazzaro–Cofone; architect, John safety in the community, and the impact Shackamaxon Country Club in of the construction of high-density hous- Scotch Plains. Saracco; professional engineer and land surveyor, Lee Titus, and professional ing in Union County. The 23rd Annual Union County landscape and design architect, Gregg St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Spadaro. At Tuesday’s meeting, traffic at 1 p.m. sharp on Saturday, March expert Elizabeth Dolan of Dolan and Dean 16, on Morris Avenue in Union, NJ. Consulting Engineers testified that a traf- For more information about the fic analysis of the roadway from the site Goddard Union County St. Patrick’s Day Pa- and the intersection of New Providence CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rade, please visit Road and Mountain Avenue revealed trip posed fencing and landscaping and www.unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. generation projections of 16 vehicles an hour during peak morning traffic and 21 with traffic issues, among other logis- an hour during the evening rush. She tical aspects, and the application was opined that these “minimal volumes” were carried over to the January meeting. “safe and efficient.” After questioning As of the time of the meeting, the from board members and concerns from project was not yet ready to be heard. the borough’s consultants regarding the It also was noted that the hearing Freeholders need for drivers to find a gap in the traffic, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 regarding 10 Kempshall Terrace was the developer agreed to attempt to obtain dismissed without prejudice as it was Union County’s consent to install “Do postponed three times for updates. commented, “Cranford and Not Block the Driveway” signs and to Westfield residents do not want a reduce the number of exit lanes from the The next regular Fanwood Plan- 130- to 150-foot cell tower in a resi- property from two to one. ning Board meeting is scheduled for dential community.” Other concessions, which were made Wednesday, February 20, at 7:30 p.m., Marietta Horne of Princeton Road by the Garnico Group, included the cre- at Fanwood Borough Hall. questioned why UCC is “being al- lowed to circumvent public opinion and safety and allowed unfettered commercial development on public GWACC Legislative Panel property.” She said the tower would CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be located within 500 feet of her bedroom. (previous state employees) would pay “Local parents make decisions She also alleged a “relationship “the same percentage of their pre- about local schools. Trenton should between the president of the col- mium as they did when working,” never get in between a mother and her lege, the governing board and the Ms. Branna explained. child,” Assemblyman Bramnick said. directors of Verizon,” saying “when The changes in retirement health Senator Kean said the work group brought to light,” the “conse- care coverage “could be seen as a pay should “provide efficiency solutions” quences” of such a relationship cut,” stated Ms. Branna. pertaining to shared services at the “would be much more serious than Assemblyman Greenwald said leg- regional level related to public works ethical violations.” islators are in a “honeymoon phase” and education, but he does not sup- Freeholder Estrada said he was as “very little negative feedback” has port “forced school centralization.” “really just amazed” at Ms. Horne’s been received. Mr. Greenwald stated Senator Kean stated that legisla- comments regarding the UCC presi- that the work group’s findings and tors should mobilize bipartisan ef- dent and board. He called her alle- financial solutions have not been forts to “attain some low-hanging gation “really ridiculous.” “weighed in on yet” by state em- fruit” pertaining to “spending cuts” “Often that (kind of comment) ployee unions. and cost-saving reforms such as “ar- works against your ideas in terms of Senator Kean said “2-percent caps” bitration reform.” He said a “2-per- trying to get something done,” Mr. on state budget increases, like the cent spending cap” allows legislators Estrada said. caps on school and municipal bud- to create predictable economic fore- Noting that the UCC cell-tower gets, coupled with a “systemic re- casts pertaining to state revenues ver- contract was awarded through a bid view,” could provide a focal point for sus liabilities for two-year, five-year process, Freeholder Vice-Chairman legislators to begin solving the state’s and 10-year outlooks. Alexander Mirabella told Ms. Horne financial conundrum. Senator Cryan said mandating re- that if she has any information to The Economic and Fiscal Policy gional school districts would “cer- support her allegation, “you should Workgroup focused on “two reform tainly make people angry.” He said report it to the Union County areas pertaining to education quality “organized labor has not weighed in” Prosecutor’s Office and let them and property taxes” including “school regarding the suggested policy rec- look at it. If you don’t, you should district regionalization and special ommendations the work group set stop spreading those kind of ru- education,” according to the PTP re- forth. mors, because that’s what they are port. Senator Cryan said efficiency at this point. “School districts with less than changes could include school busing “I don’t think its fair to the (UCC) 1,000 students cost taxpayers 10 per- shared-service agreements and other president (Margaret McMenamin) cent to 15 percent more per pupil than cost-effective measures versus or the board members,” he added. larger districts and are unable to pro- regionalization measures. “I’m listening as the other freehold- vide as diverse a curriculum,” ac- Assemblyman Greenwald said he ers are listening (to residents’ con- cording to the report. supports consolidating school districts cerns). But it is a Union County The work group recommends cre- (regionalization), using an analogy College decision. ation of two county-wide school dis- for regionalization of police depart- “I urge the residents in the area to trict programs, with the “merger of all ments. try to constrain their remarks to the kindergarten through fourth-grade “When I see a police vehicle, I am facts and not innuendo,” Mr. school districts K-4, K-5, K-6, K-8, happy to see the vehicle. I don’t care Mirabella said. and K-9 into K-12 regional districts if it says Voorhees or another Freeholder Chairwoman Bette to improve the quality of education department’s name. What matters is Jane Kowalski, a Cranford resident, and promote efficiency.” that the vehicle is there,” Assembly- said UCC’s board is an autonomous Assemblyman Bramnick stated that man Greenwald said. body that makes its own decisions. eliminating a “mother’s ability to pick The full Path to Progress 37-page She encouraged residents to com- a school district for her child” is a report can be found at municate with the college. solution “I will never support.” pathtoprogressnj.org. Page 2 Thursday, January 31, 2019 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION BOE Addresses Therapy Graham Named to Council; Animals, Transgender Pupils Greet to Continue on RVSA By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE ing the pending changes to the district By MICHAEL BONACCORSO significant need for purchasing” the “re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times happened January 22 at Livingston Av- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times generative street sweeper” and “supported CRANFORD — Three of the topics enue School. GARWOOD – The borough council the town moving forward with bonding addressed at the board of education (BOE) Superintendent of Schools Scott unanimously approved Russell Graham for this purchase,” explained Mr. meeting Monday night were therapy ani- Rubin, Ed.D., reminded the board that to fill Mayor Sara Todisco’s vacated coun- Lazarow. mals in school, rights for transgender there are three more question-and-an- cil seat at last Thursday’s council meet- Mayor Todisco met with Superinten- students and vaping. swer meetings coming up and noted he ing. dent of Schools Teresa Quigley, Ed.D., Board member Lisa Carbone spoke to “appreciated the dialogue” with the Mr. Graham was one of three names to establish a joint committee including her colleagues about the policy community in regards to this issue. submitted by the Garwood Democratic the mayor, a council member, the plan- committee’s goal of updating all of the These meetings, scheduled for Tues- Committee to fill the council seat. Vincent ning board chairman, the planning board policies for the district and brought forth day, February 5, at Orange Avenue Kearney and Ann Tarantino were the vice-chairman, and two board of educa- three policies for a first reading before School; Thursday, February 7, at Hill- other potential appointees. tion representatives, stated Mayor the board: one for live animals in school, side Avenue School, and Tuesday, Feb- Councilman Sean Benoit nominated Todisco. one for transgender students and one ruary 19, at Brookside Place School, all Mr. Graham, who was subsequently The committee’s purpose is to dis- related to substance abuse. begin at 7 p.m. seconded by Councilman Marc cuss development, collaboration oppor- The policy on live animals in school Superintendent Rubin reminded the Lazarow. tunities and any relevant topics to “make makes it possible for therapy animals to audience these meetings are “open to “I want to thank all of council for sure we have strong communication be available for students in the district. everyone.” After the meetings have been voting for me. I want to thank Mayor between our groups,” Mayor Todisco The hope is students “will benefit from completed a survey will go out to Todisco for encouraging me all along the said. the comfort of the therapy animals,” Cranford residents to give them the op- way. Our (campaign) slogan was com- On Saturday, February 2, the first especially those students with anxiety. portunity to provide feedback. mitted to service. (Mayor Todisco) works Breakfast with the Mayor will be held at Board member Terry Darling com- The superintendent told the board constantly. She never stops,” Council- Borough Hall between 10 a.m. and noon. mented on the policy that relates to the feedback “will help guide our next man Graham said. Police Chief James Wright will be “join- transgender students and commented, “I steps to the process.” Councilman Richard McCormack said ing me to hear from residents and to think that’s really important.” The policy In other board business, the board Mr. Graham showed character after be- answer their questions,” Mayor Todisco addresses the commitment of the BOE approved the appointment of Emily ing defeated by Mr. McCormack in the said. The event will be free with bagels, to “provide a safe, supportive and inclu- LaPersonne as an art teacher, effective 2017 General Election. Mr. Graham donuts, coffee and juice provided, stated sive learning environment for all stu- Friday, March 1, and Colleen Spadora called Mr. McCormack to congratulate Mayor Todisco. The event replaces dents” and addresses rights for as a part-time physical education and him and provide advice, stated Mr. Mayor’s Saturday. transgender students. health teacher, effective Tuesday, Janu- LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GRAD...Cranford Det. Sgt. Matthew Nazzaro, pic- McCormack. The Education Foundation of “Tolerance is one thing and making ary 29. tured at left, is congratulated by Police Chief Ryan Greco upon his graduation from In other business, the council’s finance Garwood will host a fundraiser on Thurs- someone feel welcome is another alto- Student liaison Nellie Clark shared the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Command and committee reviewed the résumés of day, February 7, at Rosie’s Wine Bar gether,” Mr. Darling commented in re- with the board that the student advisory Leadership Academy. Stephen Greet and Bruce Paterson before from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 a person gards to the policy. committee is discussing making a interviewing both candidates to represent and include a six pour wine tasting and Board member William Hulse brought change regarding future graduation cer- Garwood on the Rahway Valley Sewer- light appetizers. Tickets can be purchased up the issue of vaping after being a part emonies at Cranford High School. Tra- Nazzaro Completes age Authority (RVSA), stated Council- at Lincoln School, at the borough’s li- of an online training session. Mr. Hulse ditionally, boys have worn blue robes man Lazarow. brary, and at the door the night of the told the board that vaping is “a dilemma at graduation while girls have worn The finance committee unanimously event. throughout all of the schools,” and fur- white. The committee has suggested Leadership Academy decided to select Mr. Greet to continue “All money raised contributes to ther commented that school districts need that future graduates be allowed to de- serving as the borough’s RVSA commis- grants for Garwood teachers to en- to educate themselves and their students cide which robe they would like to CRANFORD — Detective Sergeant principles as a science, utilizing logic, sioner, stated Mr. Lazarow. Mr. Greet hance their curriculum and for schol- on the issue. wear. This new regulation will be imple- Matthew Nazzaro of the Cranford Police critical thinking and scientific methodol- has served as the commissioner for the arships for Garwood students graduat- Discussions on the “Reimagining” of mented either this year or next year. Department (CPD) graduated Thursday ogy to solving leadership problems. They past 10 years. ing eighth grade. So show some love the Cranford school district continue. The The next regularly scheduled board from the New Jersey State Association of learn how to combine their decision-mak- “The committee felt both offered a lot for Garwood students on February 7,” first of four scheduled community-wide meeting will be held on Monday, Febru- Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Command ing, counseling, stress management and of passion and appreciate both of them Councilwoman Jennifer Blumenstock question-and-answer meetings address- ary 11. and Leadership Academy. Participation in communication skills in the context of taking the time to step up to offer their said. the Command and Leadership Academy is managing a complex law enforcement time,” said Mr. Lazarow. based upon the applicant’s successfully organization.” He further added, “A pro- Last Saturday, the first Citizens Advi- completing a competitive selection pro- gram like this requires the participant to sory Panel meeting was held, stated Mr. Woman, 35, Critically Collection Continues for cess, according to a CPD press release. be focused and committed to being a law Lazarow. The two-hour meeting included In recognizing the challenges in law enforcement leader. The training that Det. the panel discussing members’ “wide Injured In Hit And Run enforcement during the upcoming decades, Sgt. Nazzaro received will serve him, his range of experiences” such as “years in MOUNTAINSIDE — The For Federal Employees the NJSACOP has made a commitment to community and the department well.” town, and overall perspectives to hope- Mountainside community is continuing be in the forefront of innovation and change. Det. Sgt. Nazzaro is a 15-year veteran fully reflect our community-at-large,” to raise money in support of Beechwood ELIZABETH — Freeholder Chairman beth; stated Mr. Lazarow. Bette Jane Kowalski, and Freeholders Union County Socials Services Build- The primary component of that commit- of the CPD. He is a graduate of Kean School teacher Meghan Crilly, 35, of ment is the development of future police University, where he earned both a He said the panel held a “spirited” Fanwood, who was critically injured af- Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded and Sergio ing located at 342 Westminster Ave., conversation about the five-year capital Granados recently joined with Human Elizabeth, 200 West 2nd St., Plainfield; leaders, according to the release. bachelor’s and master’s degree in public ter being hit by an SUV while crossing In 1993, NJSACOP officials traveled administration. He currently is a supervi- improvement plan. North Wood Avenue and St. George’s Services Administrators and employees Froehlich Public Safety Building-400 The panel’s consensus “determined a in Elizabeth as they gathered food, dia- North Ave., East, Westfield; to the U.S. Military Academy at West sor within the juvenile bureau. Avenue in Linden on January 20. Police pers and hygiene products to be distrib- Engineering and Public Works Build- Point to work with the Academy’s De- are continuing to look for the driver, who uted to federal employees impacted by ing-2325 South Ave., Scotch Plains. partment of Behavioral Sciences and fled the scene. the shutdown and also for residents of Offices are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For Leadership to adapt the fabled West Point Police Make Arrest In “She has had multiple surgeries since Union County that have applied for SNAP more information, contact Nathalie model of command and leadership to the she arrived at the hospital (University and need emergency assistance. The ef- Hernandez, [email protected], at the needs of law enforcement. Hospital in Newark), and currently is in forts are being organized through the Office of Community Engagement and The result of this collaboration is the Convenience Store Robbery a coma. She has spinal damage, a broken Freeholder Board and through the Divi- Diversity Office. NJSACOP Command and Leadership Acad- pelvis, a broken ankle, and a broken emy, a blend of theory and application. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Police and Officer Kristopher Jackus appre- sion of Social Services. Department arrested Justice Lassiter, 22, of hended Gilbert. tibia. Meghan’s spleen was also removed, Residents are welcome to continue to Candidates with the greatest leadership po- her liver was lacerated, and she has tential are selected for this highly competi- East Orange on January 25 and charged him Lassiter was subsequently charged with contribute feminine hygiene products and We’ll Help You with armed robbery of a convenience store 1st degree robbery, 4th degree posses- internal bleeding. diapers for distribution through the Com- tive program from all areas of the state. “Although her organs are function- Cranford Police Chief Ryan Greco, located on the 800 block of Central Avenue. sion of an imitation firearm, 4th degree munity FoodBank at the following County Get Your Business Westfield Police Chief Christopher obstruction of the administration of law, ing, her road to recovery is uncertain,” government locations: who nominated Det. Sgt. Nazzaro for this according to a GoFundMe page set up program, stated, “Graduates of the Com- Battiloro stated that patrol officers re- and possession of a controlled dangerous Union County Administration Build- in the Spotlight! sponded to an alarm at the convenience substance under 50 grams. He was re- by Dakota Osmun on behalf of the ing Lobby, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- mand and Leadership Academy have been Crilly family. As of Tuesday the fund goleader.com/form/bulletin trained to apply leadership theory and store on January 25 at approximately 2:08 manded to the Union County jail. Gilbert a.m. It was subsequently determined by was subsequently charged with 4th de- had raised $48,486 to offset medical responding patrol officers that the conve- gree obstruction of the administration of costs. nience store was robbed by a masked law. She was released from custody after “Meghan is a determined person, who individual armed with an apparent fire- being served with a summons. always went for what she wanted and arm, which was subsequently determined Chief Battiloro credited the swift and succeeded. She has her whole life ahead to be an imitation. The suspect reportedly thorough investigative work of Detective of her, and we hope and pray she will use fled prior to the arrival of police with an Sergeant Nicole Stivale and Detectives her strong will to pull through this. At this undetermined amount of cash proceeds in Nicholas Bruno and Dennis DaSilva, as time, we all ask all of you to support her his possession. Shortly thereafter, during a well as the efforts of patrol officers, with in this great time of need. All funds search of the area, an investigating detec- bringing this investigation to fruition with received will be used to alleviate the tive located the imitation firearm appar- arrests within hours of its occurrence. financial strain brought on by Meghan’s ently discarded by the fleeing suspect. “The tremendous efforts of the patrol treatments,” according to the GoFundMe Later that day, during related investi- officers and detectives involved resulted page. gatory work, Lassiter and Rachel Gil- in the removal of a criminal from our According to Tap Into Linden, the bert, 20, of South Orange were ap- streets,” stated Chief Battiloro. “Their suspected vehicle has been identified as a proached on the 100 block of Central exceptional work is to be commended.” red 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Avenue and fled from patrol officers. Anyone with further information relat- Anyone with information that may help Following an intense foot chase, Ser- ing to this incident is asked to contact identify this vehicle is urged to contact geant John Tango and Officer Christo- Detective DaSilva of the Westfield Po- Investigator Jimmy Solano at (908) 474- pher Santangelo apprehended Lassiter lice Department at (908) 789-6085. 8505. Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey

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A wicker basket for holding fish and answer any questions you might tions, concerns or ideas you would BATTUE Likely a Factor In Murder Decline have for us. Also, our Police Depart- like to share with me. Hope to see you 1. Needless repetition of words in speaking or writing ment headquarters will be open for on February 2. 2. A hunt conducted by driving game We are highly privileged to live, work and other- which have tirelessly worked in tandem with our tours for the kids that come with their wise spend time in communities that can count investigative units and federal and state law enforce- Sara Todisco from cover to a place near waiting hunters families to the event. This free event Garwood Mayor 3. To cry out loud; to howl among their greatest assets the quality of their emer- ment partners during recent years to target violent 4. Poor; weak; without strength gency responders. In carrying out their oaths to criminals.” PALAESTRIC Hopefully, We Can All Agree To 1. Heroic, said of a knight in protect and serve the public, these men and women The success in getting these offenders off the Charlemagne’s court regularly and willingly put their own well-being at streets, he said, “no doubt contributed to the historic Eliminate Hunger 2. Suitable for a palace; large and or- risk, saving lives and property in the process. We are low in homicides we experienced in 2018.” He said nate I am writing this letter in response grams like SNAP (food stamps) and 3. Pertaining to wrestling safer, healthier and more informed citizenry because that his office is “working diligently with our law to your recent (January 24) editorial WIC are helpful, more help is needed. 4. Pertaining to a large area, including of their collective efforts, and it is always gratifying enforcement partners to continue this trend.” on the issue of hunger and poverty in The package of 13 bills in the State Europe, northern Asia, Arabia and Africa to witness their service recognized. We concur with Mr. Monahan that the dedication New Jersey. I want to thank you for Senate is an effort to reduce hunger in CHTHONOPHAGIA Recognition recently was bestowed upon the mu- of the individual police departments that safeguard the editorial and for the comments in New Jersey and is being pushed by 1. Eating only green plant life support of local organizations that Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. 2. Subsisting entirely on fish nicipal police departments of Union County. Two our municipalities, coupled with the cooperative are trying to help those in hunger in This set of bills includes ways to 3. The eating of raw flesh weeks ago, Acting Union County Prosecutor Michael relationships they have with other law enforcement New Jersey as well as your support reduce food waste as well as address- 4. An abnormal impulse to eat clay or A. Monahan announced that the number of homicides agencies and local citizens, have been pivotal in the for the legislative bill package that ing the problem of “food deserts” in soil recorded in the county during 2018 remained in the significant reduction in murders and non-fatal was passed by the New Jersey As- some parts of New Jersey. It is cer- single digits for the first time in almost 50 years, a shootings within Union County. These relationships sembly and is now in the State Senate. tainly a good set of bills to support. Letters to New Jersey is a relatively wealthy Hopefully, we can all agree that we milestone he described as “extraordinary.” facilitate exchanges of information which, along state but recent data (Bread.org) show would like to eliminate hunger and the Editor The acting prosecutor’s January 18 announce- with technological advancements that aid in police that one in 12 New Jersey households poverty in our state. Clarification ment noted that 18 of Union County’s 21 municipali- work, are critical to crime prevention. suffers from food insecurity and one Walter Korfmacher ties had not recorded a single homicide last year, and The rapport our municipal police departments in seven children in New Jersey lives Westfield The letter last week by Lawrence in poverty. While anti-hunger pro- Budnick, MD should have included that the number of non-fatal shootings in the county have with the community has been nurtured and co-signee Andrea Fleisch Marcus, had decreased for the second consecutive year. strengthened over the years through such valuable Addressing The Litter Problem PhD. Among the 18 towns with no homicides for 2018 programs as National Night Out, PAL, the introduc- Westfield Revaluation were Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, tion of school resource officers and other initiatives. And The Other Issues Is Patently Unfair Mountainside, Cranford and Garwood. We offer a round of congratulations to our local Ms. Habgood (Councilwoman), be made on all of these issues. It Mr. Monahan stated that while the reasons cannot police departments, and the entire law enforcement I received a letter from Realty Ap- When you came to my house with would seem to me, that the litter issue praisal Company of the new appraisal be defined with certitude, “a share of credit must go community of Union County, on this distinguished your mother during the 2016 election, is the easiest one to address through of my property. The letter provided to the deterrent effect created by cooperation re- achievement. It is our hope their successful partner- I sat with you for some time and more frequent police patrolling and that I had five days from the delivery ceived from concerned community members, as ships within the criminal justice system, and with the explained that the quality of life in issuance of summons, and more fre- of the letter to schedule an appoint- Westfield (or in any town in the U.S.) quent clean-ups of ours streets and well as to the efforts of our local police departments, public, will indeed make it a trend that continues. ment with the company to discuss the is threatened litter on our streets and parks. appraisal. This time period for a re- in our parks, rampant noise pollution If you have suggestions on how I sponse is patently unfair. Regionalization Shouldn’t Be (from landscapers that is incessant can contribute to addressing the litter The letter does not explain how every day from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. problem and / or the other issues I Realty Appraisal Company developed from March 1 through December 15), referenced above, please let me know. the market value of the property. Why and the lurking threat of gin violence Thank you and regards, isn’t Realty providing the informa- Forced Due to N.J.’s Past Failures in our schools. Glen Macdonald tion it based the market value on? The I do hope that material progress can Westfield onus is on the property owner to rebut The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Com- forcing towns into regionalization, something Union the appraisal “with supportive infor- merce hosted state legislative leaders last week to County was part of for more than 60 years. That Congressional Junkets Taken At The mation.” discuss the serious fiscal crisis New Jersey is facing regional district had high schools in Berkeley Heights, This is a patently unfair process. in state employee pension and retiree health benefit Clark, Kenilworth and Springfield, with Garwood Expense Of The Taxpayers Keith Firestone Westfield liabilities. and Mountainside also sending teenagers to schools Senator Menendez heatedly justified party of the year. The worst thing that “State pension costs for teachers and state workers in the district. The district broke up in 1996 follow- the recent trip of more than 30 Demo- happened is that they ran out of caviar.”) Parents’ Rights to are projected to rise by $3.5 billion over the next four ing a vote by residents in the six towns over equitable crat members of Congress, their fami- Judicial Watch under the Freedom of years, and the cost of employee and retiree health financing. lies, and 109 lobbyists and corporate Information Act discovered that the Send Their Children to benefits will go up another $700 million. Without Assemblyman Bramnick also opposes a region- executives to Puerto Rico as “official” military transport cost to Rome, Naples, business. Must have been very official Milan, and Kiev for House Minority Local Schools major structural reforms, over 26 percent of the state alized approach to school bussing, stating: “Local with him bare-chested in a bathing suit Leader Pelosi and her husband, three TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Re- budget will go to employee benefit costs by [Fiscal parents make decisions about local schools. Tren- on a lovely stretch of palm-fringed other Congressional spouses (all publican Leader Jon Bramnick said Year] 2023...” according to the Path to Progress New ton should never get in between a mother and her beach and they attending a performance spouses “at no expensive to the U.S. he would fight plans in Trenton to Jersey report by the Economic and Fiscal Policy child.” of Hamilton. Government”), eight other Represen- stop children from attending schools Congress is famous (or infamous) tatives, and nine staff cost $184,587.81. in their neighborhoods at a Westfield Workgroup. The report states that the cost burden for “This (pension and benefit liabilities) is a direct for junkets. But teleconferencing and Unclassified State Department docu- Chamber of Commerce meeting to- nine million New Jerseyans for pension and retiree result of the failure of governors and legislatures of the excellent work of our embassies, ments state that they stayed at five-star day. health benefit liabilities is $17,000 per person. both parties to make the necessary pension pay- the CIA, and the Defense Department hotels: Milan’s Principe di Savoia, “I will fight against this plan from The report indicates that state budget deficits ments. But if this crisis is not resolved, it will be reduce if not eliminate the necessity for Rome’s Western Excelsior, and Kiev’s Trenton insiders to take away our beginning in Fiscal Year 2021 will be $1.9 billion impossible to meet our commitment to fully fund Congressional trip abroad. These “of- Intercontinental. They dined at expen- neighborhood schools,” said Mr. ficial” visits are often for home con- sive restaurants: Milan’s James Beard Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield). “Some and will grow to over $4 billion by Fiscal Year 2023. public schools, expand preschool and make New sumption. Presidential candidates use American Restaurant, Rome’s Doney Trenton insiders want the county to But one of the solutions eyed in the report would Jersey affordable for families, senior citizens, and them to burnish foreign policy creden- Restaurant for breakfast, and Kiev’s take over our schools. Parents should eliminate local control of public schools by forcing businesses,” according to the Path to Progress New tials. They also make nice vacations. Sanpaoalo Restaurant. No fast food for control local schools, not Trenton regionalization along with school bussing on school Jersey report. Uncle Sam in debt for $22 trillion picks them. politicians.” up the tab. Military transportation costs for Mrs. districts. Districts would be merged into K-12 dis- While we agree both past Democrat and Republi- President Trump cancelled military Pelosi between 2009 and 2011 were Asm. Jon Bramnick On tricts, thus eliminating smaller K-5 and K-8 districts can administrations are to blame, why is the bulk of transport for Speaker Pelosi’s visit Bel- $2,100,744.59, including $101,429.14 Insurance Bills such as Garwood and Mountainside. the burden to solve this mess being placed on the gium, Egypt, and Afghanistan. He saved in flight expenses for food and alcohol, I have taken the lead against the Both Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) backs of school districts? Uncle Sam a bundle! including Courvoisier and Bombay insurance companies and their cum- and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield), Or, are we simply spending too much of the Consider these statistics: Sapphire. No “2-buck Chuck” for this Each of the 21 Representative at- crowd. (Judicial Watch) bersome and difficult pre-approval the Republican Leaders at the Statehouse, oppose taxpayers’ money that we can’t afford? tending the 2009 United Nations Cli- Transportation costs for Senator War- process. The bills I sponsor eliminate mate Change Conference in ren to Japan, South Korea, and China middle managers at insurance com- Copenhagen, including Speaker Pelosi were $24,408.11 and $13,443.21 for panies from the process and rely on and husband, cost Uncle Sam $4,406 Senator Corker to Switzerland where the expertise of the doctors. Doctors for two days at the five-star luxury his per diem allowance was 2,043.20 need to be in charge of healthcare. Copenhagen Marriott (“Report Of Ex- Euro. The per diem allowance for Rep- The next set of bills I am introduc- penditures For Official Travel Autho- resentative Vincente Gonzalez for his ing will prohibit insurance compa- rized By The Speaker, United States Of eight-day visit the Czech Republic, nies from sending computer gener- Representatives.”) Uzbekistan, Djibouti, Kuwait, and Ire- ated letters that are both confusing CBS reported “at least 101 Con- land was $2,189 per diem for meals and place the burden on patients to gress-related attendees” in the Ameri- and lodging plus military transporta- navigate an awful system. The job of can delegation, including spouses, a tion. (Congressional financial foreign an insurance company is to help their doctor, a protocol expert, and oddly a travel reports). (The Los Angeles Times customers. My role is to help patients photographer. The delegation needed reported that Americans average $3,538 get care. three military jets at $9,900 per hour on international travel in 2016.) As the Minority Leader in the State totaling $168,351. Commercial flights But after all is said and done, how Legislature I will continue to seek ranged to $2,000. Most of the 321 hotel much less likely would Congressional bipartisan solutions to help patients nights were booked at the Marriott. junkets be if Senators and Representa- and doctors retake control of a bro- (Said Senator Inhofe who attended tives had to shell out their own money? ken system. Please join me. on his own money for a few hours, Stephen Schoeman Assemblyman Jon Bramnick “They’re going because it is the biggest Westfield Westfield

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 5 Fairview Elects Vanderbilt Did Shutdown Make Trump Look Stronger Or Weaker President of Bd. of Trustees West Long Branch, NJ – After end- since November. ing the longest government shutdown WESTFIELD — The Fairview Public opinion of congressional in U.S. history, the public is divided leadership also remains negative, but Cemetery Board of Trustees an- on whether it has made President nounced the election of Cornelius Pelosi, newly re-installed as Speaker Donald Trump look stronger or of the House, has seen a net uptick in (Neil) Vanderbilt, Jr. as president at weaker, according to a new its annual meeting held on January her rating. Currently, 34 percent ap- Monmouth University Poll. President prove and 45 percent disapprove of 28, replacing outgoing President Wil- Trump’s job rating has ticked down a liam Shepherd. Mr. Vanderbilt, an the job she is doing as Speaker, while little, but public opinion of House 21 percent have no opinion. On the owner and operator of a mid-size Speaker Nancy Pelosi has generally New York company, brings his tal- other side of the Capitol, Senate Ma- improved in the aftermath, according jority Leader Mitch McConnell’s rat- ents for running a local business to to the latest national Monmouth Uni- the Fairview board. ing stands at 15 percent approve and versity Poll. The public is split on 40 percent disapprove, with 45 per- Mr. Vanderbilt currently is the whether a new budget deal should president of Vanbro Corporation, a cent having no opinion. include funding for a wall across the The president and Congress have mid-sized stone company based on U.S. border with Mexico, but they Staten Island. As an established given themselves three weeks to ne- Courtesy of Bill Klimas oppose the President using an emer- gotiate a new budget with a border businessman, he has professional FINAL STAND...The old Alcoa Building, that later became Casale Industries in gency declaration to get it built. experience in project development security deal. If they cannot reach an Cornelius (Neil) Vanderbilt, Jr. Garwood on South Avenue, is demolished to make way for the 298-unit apartment Most Americans (81 percent) ap- agreement, nearly half the public (48 and management, finance and staff development. The last bit of the old paper factory on North Avenue is also in it's prove of Mr. Trump’s decision to administration, as well as client final death throws. The Aeolian Building, which once housed a facility where percent) say that they should just fund of Echo Lake Country Club and The reopen government for three weeks, the remainder of the fiscal year with- relations. He served in the United Presbyterian Church in Westfield. As world famous pipe organ pipes were manufactured, is to be razed soon to also make way for housing units. but they are divided on how this ac- out a new border security deal. An- States military and is a graduate of an avid golfer, he currently serves as tion affects his image. Somewhat more Hobart College. other 26 percent say they should ex- a trustee of the New Jersey Seniors Polls Say NJ’s Tax Programs Not say it makes him look weaker (32 tend temporary funding for a few Mr. Vanderbilt was first elected to Golf Association. percent) rather than stronger (24 per- the Fairview board as a trustee in more weeks and continue negotiat- Mr. Vanderbilt currently lives in cent), but a plurality of 41 percent say ing. Just 20 percent would support 2011 before accepting the position of Westfield with his wife, Barbara. They Effective in Attracting Companies it has had no effect on his image. president. He is a longtime member shutting down the government again have two children. ROSELAND, N.J. – More than 55 centive programs helped to retain President Trump’s overall job rat- until a deal is reached. percent of the 490 certified public companies in the state, respondents ing stands at 41 percent approve and One-third of Americans (34 per- Smith to Join Young Republicans accountants (CPAs) polled earlier this reacted similarly. Almost the same 54 percent disapprove. cent) would support the president month by the New Jersey Society of number — 54 percent — believed “Despite what was objectively a declaring a national emergency in At Event on Overdevelopment Certified Public Accountants New Jersey’s tax incentive programs climbdown in Trump’s position, these order to use military funding to build SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch “We are honored to have Mayor Al (NJCPA) said the state’s tax incentive are not effective in retaining compa- poll results provide more evidence a border wall. Most Republicans (71 Plains Mayor Al Smith, a leading Smith join us at our February 20 programs are not effective in attract- nies and jobs in New Jersey. More that public opinion of the president percent) would support the president advocate for reforming the current meeting,” said J.D. Bryden, chair- ing companies and jobs to the state. than 30 percent said they are some- has been largely baked in since day using emergency powers to build the court-driven affordable-housing man of the Union County Young Re- More than 28 percent said state tax what effective and less than 9 percent one. The needle may move, but it border wall, while nearly all Demo- process, will speak at the Wednes- publicans. “Mayor Smith has exten- incentives were somewhat effective said they were effective. does not move all that much,” said crats (93 percent) and most indepen- day, February 20 Union County sive knowledge on this issue and is a and less than 9 percent believed they Respondents noted that tax incen- Patrick Murray, director of the inde- dents (66 percent) would be opposed. Young Republicans Meeting at 7 leader in the fight for reform. The were effective. tives have helped some New Jersey pendent Monmouth University Poll- Overall, 44 percent of the Ameri- p.m. at the Stage House Tavern in Republican Party embraces inclusive, When asked about whether tax in- businesses remain in the state, which ing Institute. can public supports building a wall Scotch Plains. diverse communities, but we believe has lowered their staffing costs, Half the public (50 percent) says along the U.S. border with Mexico Since 2015, court-mandated afford- the will of the people, rather than the SPFSA to Hold Annual though lowering taxes in general that Trump is primarily responsible while 52 percent are opposed. able-housing obligations have im- whim of judges, should make our would help everyone. They also cited for the shutdown going on so long, Just 9 percent of Americans feel Meeting, Q&A a need for restrictions to be placed compared to 35 percent who put most that border wall funding should be posed high-density developments on laws. Anyone who wants to stop over- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch many towns in Union County causing development in Union County is on companies after they receive any of the blame on Congressional Demo- tied to dealing with the status of ille- Plains Fanwood Soccer Association such tax incentives, and for some crats and 5 percent who chiefly blame gal immigrants brought to the U.S. as overdevelopment and creating chal- strongly encouraged to attend this (SPFSA) is holding its annual gen- lenges in the areas of infrastructure, meeting.” form of yearly monitoring by state Congressional Republicans. One- children. Most (89 percent) say the eral meeting on Tuesday, February 12 officials. In addition, they recom- third (34 percent) say that pressure two issues should be dealt with sepa- public transportation, schools, traf- This event is free and open to the at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High fic, open space, and services that are public. For questions about the event, mended the programs be more flex- exerted by Congressional Democrats rately. These results are basically un- School from 7:30 to 9 p.m. ible and progressive to offer in- had a major impact on Trump’s deci- changed from last year. not adequately addressed in the cur- please email [email protected] or In additional to the elections taking rent process. (908) 419-0278. creased benefits if companies sion to reopen government, another President Trump’s State of the place, the SPFSA will conduct a a achieve certain milestones. 37 percent say this pressure had a Union address was initially sched- “It’s time for the residents of Union public information session and a pub- County and across our state to unite The majority (54 percent) noted minor impact, and just 26 percent say uled to be delivered this week, but Support Local Journalism lic question and answer session. All that New Jersey’s tax incentive pro- it had no impact. was postponed by the shutdown. Less and engage the Legislature and the residents from Scotch Plains and Governor in demanding legislative grams should focus on a balance of Public opinion of the job Congress than half of the public feels that the Fanwood, and anyone else interested large and small/midsize companies is doing currently stands at 18 percent current state of the union is either reforms regarding municipal afford- in playing soccer in the association, is able-housing obligations as opposed while 32 percent believed that the approve and 72 percent disapprove. very (13 percent) or somewhat (35 invited to come out to the free event focus should be primarily on small It was 23 percent approve and 63 percent) strong. Another 27 percent to the costly, inefficient and inconsis- and learn more about the SPFSA. tent court-mandated process currently and midsize businesses. “Taxes are percent disapprove in November. say it is not too strong and 22 percent There are four programs within the clearly a subject that New Jersey There have been significant shifts in say it is not strong at all. being imposed us,” stated Mayor Al SPFSA, each catering to a different Smith. “We all support affordable residents and business owners feel partisan opinion after the change in The Monmouth University Poll was segment of the SPFSA player popula- passionate about,” said Ralph Albert House control. Republican approval conducted by telephone from January housing, but there is a better legisla- tion: The House Program, Suburban tive process that will provide afford- Thomas, CPA (DC), CGMA, CEO of Congress dropped from 39 percent 25 to 27, 2019 with 805 adults in the Youth Soccer League (SYSL), Dia- and executive director at NJCPA. two months ago to 11 percent now, United States. The question results in able housing to those who need it mond Academy and the Travel Pro- while protecting taxpayers and the “The New Jersey Legislature would while Democratic approval increased this release have a margin of error of +/ gram. Those with any questions about benefit from listening to CPAs, who from 17 percent to 34 percent. Ap- - 3.5 percentage points. The poll was residential character of our commu- the event may email nities.” goleader.com/subscribe are in touch with the business com- proval among independents decreased conducted by the Monmouth Univer- [email protected]. munity on a daily basis.” slightly from 18 percent to 11 percent sity Polling Institute.

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McGinley, 88, Cross Stitch, Zumba Gold peacefully on Saturday, January 26, band, Parker Nelson, and is survived WESTFIELD — The Westfield 40-plus libraries that are part of the 2019, at Genesis Westfield Center. by her son, Martin Parker Nelson, Formerly of Westfield, N.J. Memorial Library will present an adult Middlesex Union Reciprocal Agree- Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Thomas and her daughter, Susan Nelson workshop on Counted Cross Stitch ment Libraries. Interested persons are and May Thompson, she was raised Palma, as well as her grandchildren, Richard D. McGinley, 88, most Me., after his retirement from on Tuesday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m., encouraged to check the Westfield in Springfield Gardens, N.Y., be- Brian Nelson Palma (Laura) and recently of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., a Bethlehem Steel. and a Zumba Gold for Adults series Memorial Library’s website, fore moving to Pelham Manor, N.Y., David Charles Palma (Kristen). retired executive with Bethlehem Mr. McGinley had a lifelong love that will commence on Wednesday, wmlnj.org, to see if their library is a in 1949 and settling in Westfield in Services were held at Dooley Colo- Steel Corporation, died on Friday, of all sports. He frequently attended February 6, at 10 a.m., and continue MURAL participant. To register for 1962. nial Funeral Home in Westfield. Inter- January 25, 2019, from complica- sporting events in his corporate sales on Wednesdays through February 27. the Counted Cross Stitch and/or Zumba Shirley attended the St. Luke’s ment followed at Fairview Cemetery tions of Parkinson’s Disease. capacity and was as comfortable in a Both programs are free. The library is Gold programs, visit wmlnj.org and School of Nursing, graduating in in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, dona- The youngest of three brothers, Mr. grandstand seat hosting a warehouse located at 550 East Broad Street. click on the Online Calendar, or call 1946. She was a longtime member of tions may be made to Guideposts Foun- McGinley was born to Helen Hayes manager as he was in a corporate In the craft class, participants will (908) 789-4090, option 0. The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, dation, Suite 27, 39 Old Ridgebury and Edward F. McGinley, Jr. in luxury box hosting a group of execu- learn everything they need to know to Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 the Westfield Historical Society and Road, Danbury, Conn. 06810. Westfield, N.J. He was an outstand- tives. In retirement he loved to enjoy complete a mini cross-stitch framed p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9:30 the Clark Historical Society. January 31, 2019 ing high school football player at a glass of wine and watch almost any project. All materials will be pro- a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; Westfield High School. He was a sport on television with family and vided; however, participants are en- and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The library three-year starter (1947-49) at half- friends. He also appreciated music couraged to bring small embroidery will be closed on Monday, February Westfield Area Y Announces back in the single wing formation, and enjoyed recalling trips to New scissors if they have them. Librarian 18, for Presidents’ Day. scoring 46 touchdowns in his career, York with his brothers and friends to Marge Barkan will teach the work- For more information on library and was an All-State selection after see performances by the likes of Glenn shop. Due to the hands-on nature of programs and services, call (908) 789- Offer to Fed. Employees his senior season. In 2006 he was Miller and Frank Sinatra. He was the counted cross stitch program, reg- 4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign up for inducted into the Westfield Hall of affectionately nicknamed “Pumpkin” istration is limited. It currently is avail- the monthly e-newsletter, “Library WESTFIELD — In response to the extension no. 228, or Fame by the Westfield Historical early in retirement by his first grand- able to Westfield resident cardholders Loop,” or stop by the library for a government shutdown, the Westfield [email protected] to discuss Society. He was also an outstanding child and thoroughly enjoyed his nick- and MURAL patrons. copy of its award-winning, quarterly Area YMCA is offering federal em- the situation. track athlete (sprinter) and was presi- name for the rest of his retirement Zumba Gold will be taught by cer- newsletter, “Take Note.” ployees access to the Y. It also wishes Thanks to the Westfield Area Y’s dent of the Glee Club. years. tified Zumba instructor Andrea to remind the community about its Annual Support Campaign, no one Mr. McGinley continued his foot- Mr. McGinley is survived by his Lawson. Designed for adults and se- Garwood Library Bd. financial assistance program. who lives or works in Westfield, ball career at the University of Penn- children, Richard D. McGinley, Jr. of nior adults, this class will focus on All federal employees are eligible Cranford, Garwood or Mountainside sylvania and also played for Bowling Portland, Me., Mary McGinley of St. low-key and easy-to-follow steps that Schedules Meeting for a free one-month membership. and is experiencing a bona fide finan- Air Force Base after enlisting in the Louis, Mo., and Michael McGinley help balance and coordination. Stu- GARWOOD — The Garwood Pub- Participants are asked to bring their cial hardship is turned away from the U.S. Air Force. After graduating from of Ardmore, Pa. (Michael’s twin dents can take one, two, three or four lic Library board will meet on government-issued federal employee Y for inability to pay. The majority of Penn in 1958, Mr. McGinley began brother, Peter, passed away in 2008); classes and are encouraged to wear Wednesday, February 6, at 8 p.m. identification and documentation of assistance is provided to enable par- his career at Bethlehem Steel Corpo- seven grandchildren and two great- comfortable clothes and sneakers. This meeting will take place at the their current status, plus their driver’s ticipation in the Y’s early learning, ration in their management training grandchildren. The family would also Registration is limited and available library and is open to the public. The license, to the Welcome Center at the school-age and summer camp pro- program, where he worked for his like to extend thanks to Community to Westfield resident cardholders and, library is located at 411 Third Av- Main Y Facility, located at 220 Clark grams. Funds also are provided for entire career – 35 years. He was even- Hospice & Palliative Care for their beginning January 30, to MURAL enue. For information about library Street, Westfield. membership and programs such as tually transferred to St. Louis, Mo., dedication, compassion and care. patrons as well, space permitting. programs and services, visit Federal employees who are current aquatics and sports. Financial assis- where, as a corporate sales executive, Services will be private. MURAL cardholders belong to the youseemore.com/garwood/. Y members and have been furloughed tance forms are available online and at he managed the Midwest Region for Please visit our online Tribute at or are working without pay may re- all Westfield Area YMCA locations. the company. He and his wife, Vir- www.quinn-shalz.com. Arrangements quest to have their next month’s mem- The Westfield Area YMCA is a ginia, raised four children in St. Louis, are by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral bership fee waived. If individuals re- nonprofit human service organiza- and they returned to the East Coast in Home, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. quire additional assistance with pro- tion dedicated to developing the full retirement, living in Cape Elizabeth, January 31, 2019 grams or services in which they cur- potential of every individual and fam- rently participate, including childcare, ily in the communities it serves they are asked to contact Susan through programs that build healthy Morton at (908) 301-YMCA (9622), spirit, mind and body for all. Garwood Wellness Comm. Highlights Outreach Efforts GARWOOD — To continue sonal trainer, a registered dietitian Garwood’s Mayors Wellness Cam- and an officer from the local Cham- paign, at the 2018 New Jersey State ber of Commerce. The committee is League of Municipalities Convention, reaching out to the entire community then Mayor Charles Lombardo signed of Garwood to join its efforts as it the New Jersey Health Care Quality offers a series of events including edu- Institute’s Pledge of Participation. The cational workshops on healthy eating, pledge highlights the community’s active living and various wellness commitment to work toward and pro- events. Its purpose is to encourage mote an active living and healthier healthy living and eating habits through lifestyle for residents. This statewide nutritional education for adults of all Mayors Wellness Campaign is sup- ages as well as school-age children. CAR HELPS RESTORATION...Mayor Paul Mirabelli, right, donates his un- ported by nearly 400 mayors through- The committee is in the process of wanted car to the Mountainside Restoration Committee via CARS, Inc. Also out the state to implement health and establishing a monthly meeting sched- pictured, from left to right, are: Bob Gardella, CARS coordinator for the wellness programs. ule as a means of encouraging committee; Committee Chairman Scott Daniels and Mountainside Restoration Current Garwood Mayor Sara Garwood’s residents to share in its Committee friend Alex Pater. Todisco has appointed former Mayor mission. In the near future the commit- Lombardo as the Mayors Wellness tee will reach out via a Facebook page Campaign liaison. Mr. Lombardo re- and local newspapers to bring in new Mayor Mirabelli Donates Car SUPPORT FOR WORKERS...The Westfield Area YMCA Main Facility is cently formed a committee, presently members and interested professionals located at 220 Clark Street, Westfield. with six members, including three to participate. Interested persons are Garwood citizens, a professional per- asked to email [email protected]. To Help Preserve History MOUNTAINSIDE — The 500-7433 to schedule a free pickup. A Historical Exhibits to Debut Mountainside Restoration Committee, donation receipt will be provided when Inc. partners with CARS, Inc. to the vehicle is picked up. Saturday at Drake House fundraise by collecting donations of The Mountainside Restoration unwanted motor vehicles. Committee is a committee of volun- PLAINFIELD — The Historical from the 1870s to the 1970s. The Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli teers and a 501(c)3 charity. Its pur- Society of Plainfield invites the photographs include Muhlenberg recently donated his car to the pro- pose is to restore and maintain the community to the opening of two Hospital, Plainfield High School, gram. He stated that the “process was Deacon Andrew Hetfield House and exhibits this Saturday, February 2, Plainfield High School Band, St. effortless and saved me a bunch in not the Levi Cory House and to collect from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Drake House Mary’s Commercial School, railroad having to pay the insurance any longer.” and save historic information and Museum, located at 602 West Front trains, sports and recreation. Anyone with unwanted cars, items from destruction. For informa- Street, Plainfield. “Plainfield During WWI and the trucks, RVs, motorbikes, trailers, tion on committee events or to donate The exhibits are entitled “Plainfield’s Influenza Pandemic,” is described as a heavy equipment and other such funds, call (908) 789-9420 or go to Forgotten History,” curated by Justin “new and improved” exhibit spotlight- items is invited to donate them to mountainsidehistory.org. Almendral, and “Plainfield During ing the 45 soldiers and their Gold Star help the Mountainside Restoration WWI and the Influenza Pandemic,” families who made the ultimate sacri- Committee, also known as the First Baptist to Hold curated by Leanne Manna. fice during World War I. The Histori- Mountainside Historic Committee. “Plainfield’s Forgotten History” is cal Society received a grant from the The vehicle does not have to be in Daniel Plan Session an exhibit of 15 photographs from the Gannett Foundation which enabled working order and will be picked WESTFIELD — The First Baptist Historical Society of Plainfield’s ar- Ms. Manna to design and create pro- up from wherever it is. Church of Westfield, located at 170 chives collection. Justin Almendral is fessional exhibit panels. These panels According to the Mountainside Res- Elm Street, will host a six-week ses- a Life Scout of Troop 73. For his will be available for a traveling exhibit toration Committee and CARS, Inc., sion on the Daniel Plan in February Eagle Scout project, he and his assis- for other venues, and in the future will LUNCHES WITH LOVE...A group of Woman’s Club of Westfield (WCW) members, along with volunteer friends, meets the first Friday of every month at donating an unwanted vehicle frees up and into March. Sessions will take tants purchased a photograph scan- be available online at the Drake House the First Congregational Church in Westfield to make 200 bagged lunches for garage or yard space, avoids hefty place on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. ner and scanned more than 300 pho- Museum website. disadvantaged children and adults in Irvington, Newark and New York City who repair bills, eliminates the hassle of and at 7 p.m. The Daniel Plan is a tographs in the Society’s collection. The exhibits will be featured in the are served by the Bridges organization. New volunteers are always welcome. For selling it, and provides historic preser- holistic healthy lifestyle plan that As a culmination of his project, he museum’s second-floor ballroom. All more information, write to: The Woman’s Club of Westfield, P.O. Box 1157, vation benefits. A tax receipt is given considers faith, food, fitness, focus selected photographs that illustrate are welcome and light refreshments Mountainside, N.J. 07092. Pictured, from left to right, are: Cindy Neivert, Mary to donors. For more information, visit and friendships. To register, call the life in Plainfield spanning 100 years, will be served. Ann Sepe, Sandy Shamir and Phyllis Manno. mountainsidehistory.org or call (855) church office at (908) 233-2278. Trees Have No Welfare Systems Trees have no welfare systems. That is not a social statement, just a biological fact. Under human or animal welfare systems, those possessed with resources and capabilities share them with those who have nothing. But trees just do not live that way. Trees’ vascular systems carry sap and nutrients from the soil up and down to trees’ trunks and branches. Photosynthesis converts the nutrients into usable food. This whole process works like an intricate machine, just as our bodily functions do. What happens, however, when one or more limbs are unable to get the nutrients and convert them into food? You might think the other branches would help out their ailing counterparts. After all, they could be in similar situations someday. Not so. Instead of coming to the aid of the distressed branches, the trees ostracize those parts. Nutrients no longer flow to them. There is nothing upon which the photosynthesis process can react. As a consequence, the undernourished branches die. This is what we mean by trees having no welfare systems. Trees do not rush to rescue starving branches. This is because the trees’ reactions are to care for the rest of the trees, thus assuring the greatest possible survival rates. There is really nothing wrong with this pattern. Trees have been living consistently for many centuries. But branches just do not die. Problems that cause tree limbs to die are usually controllable. Pests may defoliate the branches and wires, or other outside influences can cut off circulation. These situations often can be corrected and the trees saved. In some instances, even the affected branches can be restored to health if actions are taken at the first signs of stress: abnormally discolored or shriveled leaves. The “survival of the fittest” is a true statement about the patterns of tree life. Statistically, only one tree out of 10,000 reaches maturity. The other 9,999 do not get enough sunlight, get used for food by animals, are burned by fires, become scorched by droughts, are killed by insects, get cut down for timber, are struck by lightning, get blown over by winds, become broken under ice loads or, for some hard-to-understand Martin Schmiede 908-482-8855 reasons, do not have enough intrinsic energy to grow. Nature works with such abundance, however, that even losses of a few thousand trees here and a few thousand more there do not, in the fullness of time, really matter. The mode of propagation continues. So if your trees have strength and beauty, you are blessed by nature. But do not leave it all up to chance and luck -- you help too! You can be a welfare system for your trees. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 7 Weiss Family Jazz Series ’19 Edward Verlangieri Feted To Commence at Library For His 105th Birthday WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- became important. MOUNTAINSIDE — Family and Mr. Verlangieri’s honor. morial Library will open the Weiss A young amateur radio operator friends gathered January 27 to cel- Mayor Mirabelli said, Family Jazz Series 2019 with the named David Sarnoff, later to be- ebrate Mountainside’s oldest resident, “Mountainside is so proud to host Dave Braham Trio and also will come a radio and television pioneer, Edward Verlangieri, who turns 105 Edward’s 105th birthday party,” and present “The Early Days of Radio.” pushed Congress after the Titanic today, January 31. The telling the guest of honor, The library is located at 550 East disaster to open up radio frequen- birthday celebration “We are honored to be Broad Street. cies and start commercial radio. started at 1:05 p.m. and here with your family to Pianist/organist Dave Braham will Mr. Weiner started his journalism was held in the commu- celebrate this momentous kick off the Weiss Family Jazz Series career at the age of 15 on WRKL nity room at Borough occasion. This is another with a trio of his guitarist and drummer Radio in Mount Ivy, N.Y., in 1971. Hall. The party was filled community event that on Saturday, February 9, at 2 p.m. Mr. By 1978, he was covering news for with family and residents makes Mountainside the Braham has performed and recorded WGRC Radio and won two Associ- who wanted to wish Mr. great town that it is.” with many well-respected jazz and ated Press Awards. In the 1980s, he Verlangieri a happy birth- Edward Verlangieri Latin musicians during his 35-plus- started his long association with day. Many of his family was born January 31, year career, among them Houston Per- Westwood One Radio. Internation- members traveled from 1914 in Orange, N.J. He son, Irene Reid, Lou Donaldson, David ally, he has appeared on the BBC Virginia to celebrate. was raised in Orange and “Fathead” Newman, Etta Jones and Radio network and he has written When Mr. Verlangieri moved to Mountainside Warren Vache. He has recorded with eight books about the business and was asked his secret to in 1952. He was married Random Act Records, Bluejay Records politics of sports. longevity, he noted, “My Edward Verlangieri to his wife, Mariann, for and Muse Records, among others, and These programs are free and open happy marriage has so 69 wonderful years be- has performed at many notable venues to Westfield Memorial Library and much to do with it, along with eating fore she passed in 2010 at the age of in the United States and Europe. MURAL cardholders. MURAL organic fruits and vegetables! I am 96. Mr. Verlangieri’s favorite store is The Weiss Family Jazz Series was cardholders belong to the 40-plus li- also thrilled and overwhelmed with Trader Joe’s, where he finds a healthy established with a bequest to the braries that are part of the Middlesex all the support from family and friends selection of organic fruits and veg- Westfield Memorial Library Founda- Union Reciprocal Agreement Librar- for my birthday.” etables. tion in memory of longtime library ies. Interested persons are encour- Mayor Paul Mirabelli was present, Many of Mountainside’s residents patrons Joseph and Dorothy Weiss. aged to check the Westfield Memo- along with Councilwoman Deanna and local businesses provided lunch “The Early Days of Radio” will be rial Library’s website, wmlnj.org, to Andre, Councilwoman Rachel Pater and dessert for the special occasion, featured on Wednesday, February 6, see if their library is a MURAL par- Photo courtesy of Susan M. Dougherty and Councilman Rene Dierkes. including Echo Tap, Mazzella’s, PANCAKES ARE READY...Members of the Westfield High School Key Club at 7 p.m. Journalist Evan Weiner will ticipant. To register for either or both cook breakfast on January 19 for families being housed temporarily at The Mountainside Senior Director Kim Mountainside Deli, Bovella’s and discuss the importance, impact and of the upcoming programs at the li- Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Students Matthew Paden, Charlie Compton, Moriak planned the celebration in Tarantella’s of Clark. influence of radio. Radio is a 117- brary, visit wmlnj.org and click on the Parker Miesch and Maddy Bryant, front, made pancakes, scrambled eggs, year-old medium, but it was not until Online Calendar, or call (908) 789- bacon and sausage for the guests of the Fish Network program that assists the sinking of the Titanic that radio 4090, option 0. families that are homeless. For information about the program that serves Fanwood Commission Seeks homeless families in Union, Somerset and Middlesex Counties, call The Presby- terian Church at (908) 233-0301. Photos of Borough’s Past Mountainside Library Lists FANWOOD — The Fanwood schools, group graduation or band Historic Preservation Commission photos. will stage a Fanwood Photo “Share Photos of borough events, pa- Events For Early February Or Donate” event at the Fanwood rades, celebrations, tree lightings Museum, located on the lower level or other such events. MOUNTAINSIDE — The Moun- in this series. This is a reading en- of the Fanwood Railroad Station. It Photos of damage from Hurricane tainside Public Library has announced richment program to nurture enjoy- will take place on Sunday, February Sandy or other natural disasters. its schedule of programs for the first ment and comprehension in a work- 10, between 2 and 4 p.m. Old postcards of Fanwood. half of February, along with its full shop-style setting. Classes are de- All Fanwood or local residents This will be an opportunity to listing of Tuesday Night Movies for signed for 5- to 7-year-olds. Pre- are invited to bring their past pho- compare images and photographic the month. The library will be closed registration is required. tos of Fanwood and share them with memories of the community. The on Monday, February 18, in obser- “The Artful Easel” will take place other attendees, leave what they can event is made possible in part vance of Presidents’ Day. on Thursday, February 7, from 6:30 or let some of the photos (of par- through a grant from the Union Tuesday Night Movies for the to 8:30 p.m. Lori DeVine will lead ticular historic interest) be scanned County Office of Cultural and Heri- month include RBG (2018, PG) on participants step by step in creating to allow the commission to keep a tage Affairs. February 5; Crazy Rich Asians (2018, their own masterpieces on canvas to digital copy for the museum. PG-13) on February 12; Love, Simon take home. No art experience is nec- The commission is interested in Valentine Party Set (2018, PG-13) on February 19, and essary. The library will provide the the history captured in pictures and The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2014, design and all of the art supplies. This stored in local residents’ homes. Rec- In Roselle Park PG) on February 26. Showtime is program is limited to 20 participants, ognizing that it might be difficult for AREA — Mayor Joseph MUSICAL GUEST...The Dave Braham Trio, featuring pianist/organist Dave 6:30 p.m. for each movie except on so interested persons are asked to call attendees to give up their photos, the Signorello and the Roselle Park Bor- Braham, pictured, along with his guitarist and drummer, will perform on commission will be able to scan pho- ough Council invite everyone to at- Saturday, February 9, beginning at 2 p.m., at the Westfield Memorial Library. February 26, when the movie will the library to register. The program will kick off the Weiss Family Jazz Series 2019 at the library. start at 6 p.m. due to its length. The Friday Operas on Film Series, tos on site during the event. The tend the borough’s fourth annual “Brown Bag Academy” will con- presented by Mena Clemson, will be commission will even give a digital Valentine’s Day Party on Saturday, tinue on Mondays in February, ex- featured February 8 at 1 p.m. A 2017 image back to participants as a thank February 9. It will take place from Rabbi David Saperstein To cept February 18, at 1:15 p.m. The recording of Otello by Giuseppe Verdi you for letting the commission keep noon to 3 p.m. at the Casano Com- Great Courses Winter Semester con- starring Jonas Kaufmann (Otello), a copy for its archives. munity Center, located at 314 Chest- tinues through the month, featuring Marco Vratogna (Iago) and Maria The Fanwood Historic Preserva- nut Street, Roselle Park. Speak at Area Synagogue lectures by Professor Allen C. Guelzo, Agresta (Desdemona) will be shown. tion Commission is looking for the Music by R & B Show the Lan- Ph.D., of Gettysburg College on The Royal Opera Chorus and the following: guage of Love will include favorite SPRINGFIELD — Rabbi David and continues to be known as the “America’s Founding Fathers.” Par- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Any photos of either historic sig- love songs, romantic classical mas- Saperstein will be the featured speaker Most Jailed Rabbi in America. As a ticipants are invited to bring their are conducted by Antonio Pappano. nificance or that show noteworthy terworks and popular selections. The at the service on Friday evening, result of Rabbi Dresner’s close rela- lunch; coffee, tea and cookies will be “Come Read to Kalee” also is changes in architecture, old roads Casano Community Center will serve March 8, at 7:30 p.m., at Temple tionship with the late Reverend Dr. served for dessert. Attendees are ad- scheduled for February 8, at 3:45 and buildings, significant borough free food, dessert and refreshments. Sha’arey Shalom. He will speak on Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. King vised to come early to get their seat. p.m. Children are invited to cuddle events or photos of prominent The Casano Community Center “The Jewish contribution to the fight spoke at Temple Sha’arey Shalom “Pipsqueak Players — Reading up and read for five to 10 minutes to Fanwood residents. Association has provided a donation for civil rights in America: a lecture in twice, in 1963 and 1966. Reimagined” will be presented on therapy dog Kalee. Participants are Photos of homes before renova- to this event, and the Roselle Park honor of Rabbi Sy Dresner.” A dinner will precede the service Friday, February 1, and Thursday, asked to bring two favorite books to tion, and of homes, stores or restau- Education Association is sponsoring Rabbi Saperstein has been desig- and Rabbi Saperstein’s speech. The February 7, at 3:45 p.m. The popular read. This program is especially de- rants that have been demolished. refreshments. For more information, nated by Newsweek magazine as the dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and both Pipsqueak Players duo of Cheryl signed for emergent and beginning Photos of schools, events at the call Rupen Shah at (908) 245-0666. most influential rabbi in America and Rabbi Saperstein and Rabbi Dresner Isbirian and Erin Kraven will con- readers in kindergarten and first grade. by The Washington Post as the “quint- will participate. Members of the tinue their programming from last Individuals must reserve a spot for The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski essential religious lobbyist on Capi- temple will be charged $12 per per- month with the last two workshops this program. Kalee will be at the Presents tol Hill.” From 2015 to 2017, he son for the dinner; non-members will library monthly through June. served as the United States Ambassa- pay $18 per person. Dinner is by Reading Challenge “Valentine Card Workshop” will dor-At-Large for International Reli- reservation only and must be paid for Open to Adults, Kids be held on Saturday, February 9, gious Freedom, the country’s chief in advance. For more information and MOUNTAINSIDE — The Win- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants diplomat on religious freedom issues. dinner reservations, call the temple at ter Reading Challenge is underway are invited to drop in when they can Rabbi Israel S. (Sy) Dresner was (973) 379-5387. at the Mountainside Public Library. to make one-of-a-kind Valentines for Temple Sha’arey Shalom’s first full- Temple Sha’arey Shalom is located Like the library’s Summer Reading someone special. Children will need time rabbi. He was one of the most at 78 South Springfield Avenue, Program, this event is open to adults an adult helper. There will be cards active Jewish religious leaders in Springfield. It includes congregants as well as children ages 8 and up, to make for preschoolers through America during the civil rights move- from Westfield, Cranford and other and includes prizes. adults. Interested persons are asked ment in the 1960s. He was once known communities in Union and Essex The library is holding weekly to call the library to register so there as the Most Arrested Rabbi in America Counties. book and hockey-related giveaways. will be enough supplies on hand. The Grand Prize will be two tickets Additional programs will be an- to the New Jersey Devils versus nounced for the second half of Febru- Library Event to Spotlight Columbus Blue Jackets hockey ary. To register for programs, stop into game on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 or call the library at (908) 233-0115. Local Bird Feeder Visitors p.m., at the Prudential Center. The Mountainside Public Library is Interested persons can log into located at 1 Constitution Plaza. SCOTCH PLAINS — Pete Axelrod New Jersey with New Jersey Audubon, Top row standing: Jennifer L. Young, Esq., Catherine A. Manino, Esq. Beanstack from the library’s Caregivers to Meet Bottom row sitting: Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair) of Wild Birds Unlimited will visit the Friends of Great Swamp National website, mountainsidelibrary.org, to Scotch Plains Public Library on Thurs- Wildlife Refuge and The Raptor Trust. participate in 12 different winter On Monday Night 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates day, February 7, at 7 p.m., to present Registration is required for this pro- reading activities. After each activ- WESTFIELD — A support group All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce including “Who is That at My Feeder?” gram and may be done on the library’s ity is completed, participants will for those caring for elderly or chroni- custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of assets, alimony, child Mr. Axelrod will introduce his au- website at scotlib.org. Individuals also receive a raffle ticket for weekly cally ill loved ones meets on the first support, college costs, prenuptial agreements, mediation, domestic violence, dience to the birds that commonly may check the website for cancella- raffles. After completing four ac- non-holiday Monday of each month, palimony and post-divorce changes in financial circumstances. come to backyard feeders and how to tions due to inclement weather and for tivities, individuals will receive a at 7:30 p.m., in the parish center of St. distinguish between very similar spe- more information. Further informa- raffle ticket for the Grand Prize. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, lo- Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference cies. He also will discuss unusual tion also is available by calling (908) The Mountainside Public Library cated on Lamberts Mill Road in Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. birds that have appeared this season. 322-5007, extension no. 204. thanks the New Jersey Devils for pro- Westfield. The next meeting will be 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Attendees additionally will learn The Scotch Plains Public Library moting reading in the borough. The held on February 4. These are infor- (908) 272-0200 about the nationwide Great Backyard is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one Winter Reading Challenge ends on mation and sharing sessions. For more Bird Survey taking place February 16 block from Park Avenue in the center Thursday, February 28. The library is information, call Marilyn Ryan at www.dughihewit.com to 19 and how to participate in this of the township. located at 1 Constitution Plaza. (908) 233-8757. Citizen Science project. A nature enthusiast since age 5, Mr. Axelrod has studied wildlife biology DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI and natural history interpretation. He has volunteered in avian population studies, wild bird rehabilitation, habi- Criminal Defense Matters Some people think that it’s holding on that makes one strong. tat restoration, wildlife education and leading birding ventures throughout State and Municipal Criminal Court Sometimes it’s letting go. AARP Chapter Plans Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI Monday Meeting With more than 60 years of service within the communities in which we live and work, WESTFIELD — The Westfield our family law attorneys have the resources and experience to guide you through the Area Chapter 4137 of the AARP complex process of divorce. will meet on Monday, February 4, at 1 p.m., at the Shady Rest Scotch Divorce • Child Support • Alimony • Custody • Children with Special Needs Hills Country Club, located at Post-judgment Modifications • Retirement & Pension • Relocation Jerusalem Road and Plainfield Av- enue in Scotch Plains. James McGlewˏII, Esq. Lita Rivera, director of sales and 908.233.6800 marketing for the Atria facility in Cranford, will be the guest speaker. Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor She will present a program on exer- cises that can improve, strengthen Mention this ad for a complimentary conference and maintain good balance. Atria also will provide a lunch. A short 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ business meeting will follow the Westfield • Summit • Red Bank • New York • Philadelphia program. For further information, (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com lindabury.com call Ilsa at (908) 322-1788. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 9 Union County Swim Meet Sports Section Results on Page 12 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-14 BLUE DEVILS LODER, MILLER, SIMPSON WIN KEY BOUTS Blue Devils Surprise Cougars In Wrestling Showdown, 51-18

By DAVID B. CORBIN The ingenious maneuver began in class but Composto wasted very little Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the very first bout of the evening at time getting six team points when he Jammed packed house, an inge- 132-lbs. Before the match, the Blue pinned Colin Murray with an arm bar nious maneuver, key bouts all won in Devils were virtually assured of win- stack in 54 seconds. Next at 138-lbs, favor of one team, minimizing bonus ning the lower four weight classes Blue Devil Anthony Ciotta trailed Jack points to opponents and a stunning plus reaping big bonus points. But the Korzeneski, 9-2, entering the third surprise ending in one key bout earned 132-lb class would be a tossup with period and was in danger of yielding the Westfield High School wrestling Cougar Dean Smith having edged Jer- bonus points. However, Ciotta es- team a decisive 51-18 victory over emy Silber, 5-3, for third in the Union caped and added a barrel roll the hosting Cranford Cougars on Janu- County Tournament (UCT). Blue takedown. Korzeneski answered with ary 25. Both teams entered the show- Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz jumped a switch reversal but Ciotta escaped more photos at goleader.com down unbeaten in the Union County state-ranked CJ Composto up to 132- and added another takedown to yield Ballyhoo Sports Conference Watchung Division with lb, while Silber certified at 126-lbs just three team points with an 11-8 the Cougars at 5-0 and the Blue Dev- thus giving Westfield a definite edge setback. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ils at 4-0, so the win pushed Westfield to win all five of the lower classes. Theo Dardia also did his job at 145- ENDURING THE 500-FREESTYLE...Blue Devil Julia McGann competed in the 500-freestyle in the meet against No. 2 to the top of the ladder. Smith was bumped up a weight lbs when he limited Conor Halpin to Immaculate Heart Academy at the Westfield “Y” on January 22. McGann finished third with a time of 5:17.28. just a 5-1 decision but the Cougars managed to take their only lead of the McKINNEY FIRST 100-FLY, WF WINS 200-FREE RELAY evening when AJ Bencivenga pinned Mike Price in 34 seconds with a head throw at 152-lbs. Now the surprise ending bout of the IHA Cruises Past Blue Devils evening! Cougar Ky’ell Roper faced off with Luke Scanlon at 160-lbs. Roper began with a double-leg takedown then clamped Scanlan in a cradle but Scanlan managed to fight it In Girls Swimming, 102.5-67.5 off until the buzzer sounded. Scanlan got a takedown in the second period Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN lost to Bridgewater-Raritan, claimed Ella Parker and Kelly McDermott at then added a head-and-arm takedown Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times first in the 100-butterfly and the 200- 1:44.01, and IHA’s Sydney Severini, early in the third. Roper escaped, No. 2-ranked Immaculate Heart freestyle relay. Dahlia Getsos, Alyssa Quicosa and added a shrug takedown then put Academy (IHA) was heavily favored The 100-fly was the Blue Devils’ Nicole Calianese at 1:45.59. Scanlan on his back with a devastat- in its meet against the No. 6 Westfield best scoring event as Abby McKinney IHA jumped out to a 10-4 team lead more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports ing Spread Eagle (Banana Split). The Blue Devils in the girls swimming touched first with a time of 58.54, by taking 1-3 in the 200-medley relay, clash at the Westfield “Y” Pool on David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ref slapped the mat for a pin but it followed by Natalie Lee, who tied beginning with Taylor Whang, TOP PHOTO...Blue Devil Theo Dardia, left, did his job to limit Cougar Conor was Roper, who apparently pinned January 22. The 7-1 IHA Blue Eagles, IHA’s Emmy Mazzacano at 1:01.1, Severini, Mazzacano and Isabella Halpin to a 5-1 decision at 145-lbs. BOTTOM PHOTO...Cougar Ky’ell Roper has himself and Scanlan was awarded whose only loss was to No. 1 for a 9.5-6.5 Westfield advantage. Aravalo at 1:49.16, followed by Blue Luke Scanlan clamped in a cradle in the 160-lb “Surprise Ending” bout. Scanlan the win. Bridgewater-Raritan, took first in nine Erin McKinney, Vivian Jeckell, Devils Keeley Thompson, Ellie fought off the cradle then later managed to survive a Spread Eagle. Key match-ups were slated for the of the 11 events and racked up double Marcelina Krowinska and Erin Cestero, Abby McKinney and Jeckell next three bouts, beginning at 170-lb digits in six of those events to over- McAndrew took first in the 200-free at 1:51.09 and IHA’s Kristina where Cougar Evan Kanterman (2nd whelm the Lady Blue Devils, 102.5- relay with a time of 1:43.57, followed Organista, Calianese, Cami Achury in the UCT) squared off with Jordan 67.5. The 8-2 Blue Devils, who also by IHA’s Dani Navia, Gigi Baquerizo, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Simpson (3rd in the UCT). Simpson was ready, won a scramble for a takedown and added a nearfall. In the second period, Simpson rammed Kanterman with a double-leg tackle then pinned him with a Turk/half nelson in 3:48 to give Westfield an 18-12 lead. Fire was in the eyes of Blue Devil Tim Miller when he faced Justin Alpaugh-McLean at 182-lbs. Miller exercised a single-leg trip takedown and added a duck under takedown in the first period. He then took a 7-1 lead with an escape and another takedown. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 PORTER 16 PT, 5 ASST; GUY (11), FLETCHER 7 RBS EACH SPF Raider Boys Bombard Roselle Rams in B-ball, 63-43

By DAVID B. CORBIN 16 points but he also was swift and tin Fletcher, who both pulled seven Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times accurate with his passing as he dished boards. Guy, who had two steals, con- Success with their long range shots out five assists. Junior Jayson Will- tributed offensively with 11 points, certainly enhanced the confidence of iams, who contributed three assists while Fletcher sank eight points. Once the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High and three steals, also hit trip 3-point- the game was in hand, the starters School basketball Raider boys as they ers and finished with 11 points. Also took a seat at the start of the fourth routed the visiting Roselle Rams, 63- big with assists was senior Nick quarter and the reserves took over. 43, on January 24. But accuracy with Merkel, who dished out four and fin- Then senior Miles Owens (2 points) their assists plus mastery of the boards ished with three points (3-pointer) controlled the boards with four re- made it just that much easier for the and three rebounds. Junior Justin Clark bounds and sophomore Liam Mahr Raiders. sank the Raiders’ eighth 3-pointer late grabbed two boards. Senior guard Anthony Porter sank in the fourth quarter. On their rebounding success, Guy trip 3-pointers from well beyond the Control of the boards came prima- said, “What really helped us with the arc and finished with a team-leading rily from juniors Justin Guy and Jus- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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By ALEX LOWE containing her. We went to a Box-and- sank a free throw for Johnson with :16 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times One against her but they were still able remaining to provide the final margin Senior Bailey Rosenmeier scored to get the ball in to her. She is a pretty at 44-37. 21 points for Arthur L. Johnson as the good player and if she is going to be DeVizio led Scotch Plains- Crusaders defeated Scotch Plains- better than our defense then there is not Fanwood with 11 points and chipped Fanwood, 44-37, in a girls basketball a whole lot you can do.” in seven rebounds. Lyman had six game played on January 26 at Scotch This was illustrated early in the points and 14 rebounds for the Raid- Plains High School. The visitors held fourth quarter. Hannah Lyman re- ers before fouling out with four min- a four-point lead, 22-18, at the half bounded a missed free throw by team- utes left in regulation. Sophomore and never surrendered the lead in the mate Stefanie DeVizio then put it Corinne Lyght added 11 boards but second half despite several spirited back into the basket, cutting the could manage just five points in the runs made by the Raiders. The defeat Johnson lead to 34-32 with 6:11 left game. Lyght’s five points were below was the seventh straight loss for Scotch in regulation. Rosenmeier went on to her season average of 8.9 per game. Plains-Fanwood which fell to 3-13 on score the next nine points for her “We just wanted to make sure we the season. team, helping Johnson to a 43-33 lead were paying attention to her on the “I think we’ve improved over the with just under a minute to play. glass and preventing her from going course of the season,” said Scotch Rosenmeier scored in different ways coast-to-coast off of a rebound and Plains-Fanwood Head Coach Ryan during the critical stretch. She hit free break,” said Marino of his team’s McKenna. “We started handling the throws, stole inbounds passes for lay- performance against Lyght. “I think pressure better against them but once ups, rebounded and converted team- our girls did a good job of limiting David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times again, we had too many turnovers. TAKING HIM TO HIS BACK...Blue Devil Brendan Loder, top, takes Cougar Zach Blevins to his back with a double-leg mates’ missed free throws and swept that aspect of her game.” takedown in the third period and claims a 9-1 majority decision at 195-lbs. We ended up giving them extra shots through the lane for baskets. The Raid- Johnson improved to 7-7 on the on the offensive glass. That is what ers really had no answer for her. season. The Raiders, meanwhile, con- hurt us in the end.” “I think they were trying to lock up tinue to struggle when it comes to Rosenmeier also hurt the Raiders. Bailey a little bit in the second half putting a complete game together. Blue Devils Surprise Cougars in Mat Showdown Rosenmeier was a force throughout with some of their defensive atten- McKenna knows that his young squad the contest, scoring in key moments tion,” said Johnson Head Coach Joe has a way to go before the effort CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 on cuts through the lane and second Marino. “It opened up some opportu- begins translating into victories. “Lot of energy going in there. The combinations. None of them were Blevins escaped in the third but Loder chance baskets. Despite trying differ- nities for other players to score for us.” “We have to be stronger with the team was on a roll. Scanlan picked up working out. After he took me down, responded with a five-point takedown- ent methods of defense against her, The Raiders cut it to 43-35 on a lay- ball,” said McKenna. “We’ve talked six. Jordan picked up six. I wanted to I picked up the pace and realized I to-back move to claim a 9-1 major the Raiders could not slow down up by DeVizio with 0:42 remaining. about that. I think we’ve progressed. continue it. I slowly built up a lead. I should be pinning this kid. I guess the decision. Rosenmeier when it mattered most. Dominka Kosiek then missed a pair It hasn’t shown up in the standings to don’t think he liked being on bot- half wore him down to the point he “He beat me last year, so he was on “Of course, eleven on their team, of free throws for Johnson. The Raid- the point where we are winning games tom,” Miller said. couldn’t fight it,” Miller explained. my list. In the first period, I went to Rosenmeier, I think she had 24 points, ers pulled even closer on a lay-up by but I think we’ve progressed.” But when McLean answered with a At 195-lbs, Blue Devil Brendan wear him down, work on my hand which was more than half of their Leah Klurman, making it 43-37 with AL Johnson 13 9 10 12 44 takedown, Miller ramped up into an Loder (1st UCT) and Zach Blevins fighting and set the tone. I kept my points, so we didn’t do a good job :22 left in the game. But Lily Gull Sc Pl-Fanwood 10 8 9 10 37 even higher gear to eventually pinned (3rd UCT) battled through a score- mindset mentality in the second and him in 4:45 with a half nelson/wrist less first period. Loder earned a pen- third periods. I kept hearing my combo. alty point, an escape and a spin-be- coaches, ‘one more, one more’. So I “I was working a lot of pinning hind takedown in the second period. kept going, let him up, lift him up and Raider Boys Bombard Roselle in B-ball, 63-43 right to his back. I wanted to get the pin but he rolled out,” Loder described. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Raider Boys Capture First The Cougars got their final team rebounds was the fact that me and 5-for-12. Ever since then it’s been our as we did tonight. Defense is the key points when Matt Doran pinned Kevin Justin [Fletcher] were the biggest main focus every day in practice. All to everything. When we get stops, we Vicuna in 3:18 with a half-nelson/ people out there considering their the close games free throws mean are so much better. We get runs. The At Group 3 Track Relays tight waist at 220-lbs. Another key team did not have a lot of height. It everything,” Porter, who was 3-for-3 lay-ups are wide open because of it. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Celardo with a height of 11-6 and bout went Westfield’s way at 285-lbs. worked well for us tonight. We got a from the line, stressed. When we do it, we are a totally differ- School boys captured first place at Tyler Dvorin at 11-0 placed third in With the score knotted, 1-1, with less lot of rebounds, got a lot of looks “Like Porter said, ‘every basket ent team,” Porter added. the Group 3 Winter Track Relays held the pole vault with a height of 22-6. than 20 seconds remaining, Cougar under the basket. That was really help- counts, every point it matters.’ So if With their reserves on the floor in at the Bennett Center in Toms River Jacob Leigh had the eighth-best clear- Kevin Shriner got a takedown but Jon ful.” we hit our free throws and close games, the fourth quarter, the Raiders scored on January 22. The Raiders finished ance in the high jump at 5-8. Heard quickly reacted with a Peterson On his success from outside, Porter if it’s a one-point game, we hit a 10 points, while allowing 12. Dan with a total of 36.5 well ahead of For the Raider girls, Kayla roll and held on for a five-point move described, “They started in a 2-3 zone couple of free throws, we can end up Wright scored five points, Owens sank second-placed Hamilton North at 28 Paprocki, Anina Dashiell, Che and a 6-3 win. which we actually weren’t expecting. winning,” Guy, who was also 3-for-3, a two at the beginning of the quarter points. The Summit Hilltopper boys Dashiell and Nicole Agwu finished Entering the lower four weight We were expecting them to put out a added. and Clark nailed his 3-pointer at the placed fourth with a total of 18. sixth in the shuttle hurdles with a time classes, it would be all Westfield. Man [defense]. We had good spacing The Raiders got a 16-9 jump on the end of the quarter. Raiders Miles Singletary, Justin of 35.59. Che Dashiell had the sev- Luke Jacobs pinned Ronan Waters in and we made the extra pass, so Jayson Rams in the first quarter. Merkel and So far this season, the Raiders have Williams, Kyle Estivene and Jacob enth-highest clearance in the high 2:21 with an arm bar/half nelson at hit me on a couple, Nick hit me on Porter each banged a 3-pointer, while been competitive with their oppo- Leigh took top honors in the 4x400 jump at 4-10 and Anina Dashiell was 106-lbs. At 113-lbs, Quinn Gimblette one. We were being unselfish and Fletcher and Guy each sank four nents but have found themselves on with a time of 3:30.82. Singletary, 17th at 4-8. began with a four-point barrel roll-to- luckily they were falling tonight.” points, and Williams put in two points. the short side of some very close Justin Williams, Estivene and Leigh In the Group 4 boys meet, Westfield back move and added a step-over Assists were important as the Raid- The Raiders then won the second games. also finished fourth in the 4x200 at Blue Devils Jack Cioffi, Jake Saltzer, reversal and a nearfall to defeat Will 1:35.42. Raiders Cameron Adams, Ajay Olson and Matt McIntyre fin- Fernandez, 9-4. With the team vic- Justin Williams, Melvin Williams and ished fourth in the 4x200 with a time tory in hand, Luke Hoerle worked his Estivene also finished second in the of 1:34.42. Will Loggia, Saltzer, Coo- repertoire of takedowns and tilts and shuttle hurdles with a time of 32.25. per Brennan and Will McGlynn fin- added a nice throw-by reversal to Raiders Ben Fleischer, Justice ished 11th in the Distance Medley amass a 20-5, 3:04 tech fall over Pat Corpin, Max Cardarelli and Brandon Relay at 11:01.67. For the girls, Blue Kalnins at 120-lbs. Garcia crossed second in the Dis- Devil Erica Lawrence had the sixth- “It was mostly front heads tance Medley Relay at 11:00.1. Ian best toss in the shot put at 37-0. [takedowns]. Coming into it I knew he was hard to pin, so my coaches told me, ‘just go for the tech, practice your High School Sport Shorts: takedowns’. When I got out there on the mat, his head was so low, so I knew I couldn’t get the legs. So I went for his head and worked my offense Raider Matmen Win 4, Lose 1 from there,” Hoerle explained. In the final bout, Silber received a To Improve Record to 11-10 forfeit. “I would say pretty much every- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High dence, Bowles (120) and Velez (152) body did their job tonight, which is School wrestling team improved its won by pin. Zimmerman (195), Bobby what we need,” Coach Kurz ex- record to 11-10 with victories over Root (145) and Anthony Robinson pressed. “We went into Rahway last Brearley on January 24, Elizabeth on won by major decision. Pioneer Joe week. That was our first real test in a January 25, New Providence and Delia dropped to 160-lbs and recorded dual meet setting. We did OK against Burlington Township on January 26 a pin and Omar Elshamy (170) won Rahway. Tonight we really wrestled and a loss to Ridge also on January by major decision. like a team. Theo [Dardia] stepped 26. The Raiders swamped Burlington up, Ciotta stepped up. That set the In the 63-12 win over Brearley, Township, 53-23. Carinhas (113), tone. Jon Heard didn’t wrestle a great Raiders Brandon Bowles pinned Paul Bobby Root (145), Velez (152) and match but he wrestled a full match. Stillman in 1:50 at 120-lbs, Bobby Estevez (285) all won by pin. Bowles Sometimes that will get us by. We are Root pinned Jon Arcieri in 1:17 at (120) won by tech fall in 2:26, going to go home feeling good.” 145-lbs, Martin Rogoff pinned Lo- Larmore (106) won 14-7 and An- BOUT SEQUENCE : gan Solomine in 27 seconds at 152- thony Robinson (132) won 5-2. 132: — Composto W p Murray :54 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times lbs, Tim Roden pinned Bryan Munuz Oslislo (182), Zimmerman (195) and 138: — Korzeneski C d Ciotta 11-8 SURROUNDED BY RAIDERS...Roselle Ram Clifton Brutus, No. 5, is surrounded under the basket by Raiders Justin Guy, in 54 seconds at 160-lbs, Harrison Smith (220) won by forfeit. 145: — Halpin C d Dardia 5-1 No. 1, Jayson Williams, No. 3, and Dean Johnston, No. 30. Wustefeld pinned Chris Pereira in 29 In the 52-21 loss to Ridge, Bowles 152: — Bencivenga C p Price :34 160: — Scanlan W dp Roper 5:31 seconds at 170-lbs and Zach (120) topped Jake Fern, 7-3. Oslislo 170: — Simpson W p Kanterman 3:48 ers amassed no less than 15. quarter, 16-11, to grab a 32-20 lead at “I think it is going to get better as the Zimmerman pinned Ciaran Dougherty (182) pinned Andrew Taddeo in 3:57, 182: — Miller W p McLean 4:45 “Coach [Steve Siracusa] really the half, and this time four 3-pointers season comes on. We just got to finish in 52 seconds at 195-lbs. At 126-lbs, Estevez (285) pinned Rob Prentus in 195: — Loder W md Blevins 9-1 emphasized playing unselfish. Mak- burned through the netting with two our game. Sometimes we don’t start Kyle Robinson beat Frank Silva, 4-1. 1:26 and Carinhas (113) beat Gavin 220: — Doran C p Vicuna 3:18 285: — Heard W d Shriner 6-3 ing the extra pass. Sometimes we settle from Porter and two from Williams. out the best but once come second half, Eddie Smith (220-lbs), CJ Estevez Turner 7-3. At 220-lbs, Ridge’s Jake 106: — Jacobs W p Waters 2:21 for good shots. We didn’t get great The third quarter really resulted in we are a completely different team. We (285-lbs), Joe Larmore (106-lbs) and Hendershot pinned Smith in 4:31, 113: — Gimblette W d Fernandez 9-4 shots. But that’s what we did tonight a huge separation as the Raiders buck- have to work on closing out games. We Andrew Carinhas (113-lbs) received Kevin Fern (195) pinned Zimmerman 120: — Hoerle W tf Kalnins 20-5 3:04 126: — Silber W won forfeit and we were hitting the great shots. eted 21 points, including another 3- close out games, we will have more forfeits. in 2:57. That helped,” Porter said. pointer, while their stubborn defense wins,” Guy emphasized. The Raiders beat Elizabeth, 42-21, Although free throws did not play a yielded just 11 points. “We definitely lost a lot of close and there were several close deci- major role in this game, the Raiders “Ever since I have played varsity games by five points or less. Second sions. Carinhas (120) won, 6-4. An- Blue Devil Keglers Roll Over went to the line and hit all seven of the focus is defense, defense, defense. half of the season, we are not a young thony Robinson (132) won 3-2. Bobby theirs. The Rams were quite accurate Our defense is really important to us. team any more. In the beginning of Root (145) won 5-4. Mateo Velez from the line also, sinking 14 of 18. We value defense more than our of- the season, we had a lot of guys, who (152) won 3-0, Zimmerman nipped Raiders, 5-2, UC Vikings, 5-2 “Coach definitely stresses that. In fense. Defense wins championships,” haven’t played much but now half- Nour Sayeed, 3-1, at 195-lbs and The Westfield High School bowl- Bagdonas rolled games of 159, 180 the Westfield game, I think we were Guy expressed. way through the season we are all Roden dropped an 8-6 decision to “Our goal is to keep teams under 10 experienced. We have been there. We Jesse Fornes at 170-lbs. Rogoff (160) ing team upped its record to 14-1 with and 187 for a 526 total, and Josh Fox Cougar Cagers Butt 5-2 victories over 10-3 Scotch Plains- rolled games of 150, 169 and 189 for points a quarter, 40 points per game. know what to do and tonight really won 12-6. Bowles (113) recorded a When we do that, we do pretty good showed it,” Porter said. pin in 3:32. Alex Oslislo (182) and Fanwood on January 22 and Union a 508 total. Roselle Rams, 64-49 Catholic on January 23 at Jersey Lanes The Blue Devils out-pinned the The Cranford High School boys Roselle 9 11 11 12 43 Smith (220) won by pin. Sc Pl-Fanwood 16 16 21 10 63 In the 66-10 win over New Provi- in Linden. The Blue Devils edged the Vikings, 3,027-2,463, winning Game basketball team upped its record to 6- RC Lady Lions Tame Raiders in total pins, 2,763-2,730, 2, 1,072-762, and Game 3, 1,020- 5 with a 64-49 triumph over the host- Cougar Cagers, 53-48 Lady Cougars Rock winning Game 1, 900-839, and Game 761, but losing Game 1, 940-935. ing Roselle Rams on January 22. Rahway Boys Sting 3, 913-877, but lost Game 2, 1,014- Morales rolled the high series of 672 Hunter Goff bucketed 21 points, in- The visiting Roselle Catholic High Summit Girls, 41-37 950. with games of 225, 210 and 237. cluding seven free throws, and added School girls basketball team got a big Raider Cagers, 57-51 The 6-7 Cranford High School girls Blue Devil Dante Morales rolled Kurstedt had games of 172, 264 and a pair of steals. Arjun Petgrave sank first-half jump then held off the Trailing 32-24 at halftime, the vis- basketball team seized an early op- the high series of 621 with games of 172 for a 608 total. Shepard had games 18 points and had four steals. Cole Cranford Cougars, 53-48, on January iting Rahway High School boys bas- portunity and held on to topple the 189, 236 and 196. Dylan Kurstedt of 168, 190 and 226 for a 584 total. Blazek had eight points, three steals 22. Nina Worthy led the Lions with 14 ketball team zoomed to a 17-2 third- Summit Hilltoppers, 41-37, in had a series of 564 with games of 171, Rabinowitz rolled a 582 series with and five rebounds. points and 11 rebounds, while Janelle quarter run en route to a 57-51 victory Cranford on January 24. Olivia Speer 200 and 193. Austin Peterson rolled games of 167, 199 and 216, and Cougar Joe Carrea had seven points, McNeill sank 12 points and Jen over the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raid- scored 11 points, including five free games of 205, 164 and 181 for a 550 Peterson had games of 203, 209 and six rebounds and two assists. Jeremy Encarnacion netted 11 points. ers on January 22. Zion Pendleton led throws, and Lauren Williamson put total, Trey Rabinowitz rolled games 169 for a 581 total. Ruka sank a 3-pointer and added three Olivia Speer (3 3-pointers, 4 as- the Indians with 20 points and Tahlee in 10 points, including a 3-pointer, of 178, 172 and 170 for a 520 total, CJ Tomalauge rolled the high se- blocks, five rebounds and two assists. sists) and Lauren Williamson each Bailey added 14 points. for the Cougars. Gianna Toretta scored and Will Shepard rolled games of ries of 596 for the Vikings with games Kevin Donovan had three assists, five scored 15 points for the 5-8 Cougars. Jayson Williams led the Raiders six points, including a 3-pointer, and 157, 178 and 173 for a 508 total. of 265, 184 and 147. Danielle Galarza rebounds and two steals. Anthony Kirsten Williams sank five free throws with 21 points, including trip 3-point- added two assists. KC Pringle had Dan Gambor rolled the highest se- rolled games of 190, 141 and 195 for DeCostello had four points and two and Gianna Toretta scored five points, ers. Justin Guy netted 12 points, Eric seven rebounds, three blocks and four ries for the Raiders with a 583 with a 526 total. Liam Quinn had games of assists and Jake DeClerico had a pair including a 3-pointer. KC Pringle had Berkins (2 3-pointers) had eight points. Elizabeth McCaffery netted games of 136, 236 and 211. Ryan 169, 156 and 194 for a 519 total. Alex of steals. Sam Noel netted 15 points eight rebounds and four points. Ellie points, Anthony Porter and Liam Mahr four points, including a 3-pointer, and Ackerman rolled games of 221, 221 Gorodensky rolled games of 162, 129 for the Rams and Jahed Muhammad Rokicki and Meghan Santarelli each each had four points and Justin Katy Wheatly also scored four points. and 131 for a 573 total. James and 113 for a 404 total. Nick Misseri scored 12 points. scored two points. Fletcher added two points. Middleton rolled a 540 series with rolled games of 152 and 112, and Summit 4 10 14 9 37 Cranford 25 12 18 9 64 Roselle Cath. 17 14 6 16 53 Rahway 12 12 17 16 57 Cranford 10 16 6 9 41 games of 173, 208 and 159. Jim Isabella Fuentes rolled a 154. Roselle 7 17 6 19 49 Cranford 9 10 18 11 48 Sc Pl-Fanwood 17 15 2 17 51 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 11 Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Westfield Tobacco & News 7-11 of Westfield 7-11 of Mountainside 7-11 of Garwood Westfield Mini Mart Kwick Mart Food Store Mountain Deli 108 Elm St. (Leader) 1200 South Ave., W. (Leader/Times) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 309 North Ave. (Leader) 301 South Ave., W. 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By ALEX LOWE The move paid huge dividends for the 44-41 with 1:39 remaining. But Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pioneers as they would score the next Cranford proved to be proficient from Senior Jeremy Ruka scored 16 11 points to pull within 31-27 by the free throw line down the stretch, points, including four 3-pointers and quarter’s end. nailing seven of nine attempts to keep hauled in 10 rebounds to lead Cranford “I think we got a little sloppy on Somerville from closing any more to a 51-43 victory over Somerville in offense,” said Ruka. “Maybe we got a ground in the game’s final minute. a boys basketball game played on little complacent. We have to do a “I felt we played great defense the January 24 at Martin Gymnasium in better job of getting a lead and ex- entire game,” said Trotter. “That is a Cranford High School. The win raised panding it. Don’t get complacent at very good team. To come out with a the Cougars’ season mark to 7-5, while fifteen, push for twenty, then push for win against them is great. We made Somerville dropped to 7-10. twenty-five. We just have to run our them work hard the entire game. We’ve The contest was a back-and-forth offensive sets and slow it down. We’ll been harping on it all year to play affair with each team making runs at be alright.” defense. Offense is something that the other. Somerville jumped out to a Key for the visitors during their 11- requires patience and takes a lot of 9-4 lead in the first four minutes. The 0 run was the play of frontcourt skill. Defense is just about working Cougars answered with an 11-0 run standout Ethan Hilliman, who scored hard, so we try to instill in them that that took them to a 15-9 lead early in eight points in the rally. they can play defense very hard on the second quarter. Somerville was “He is a big strong kid,” said every single possession. Offense is held scoreless for a six-minute stretch Cranford Head Coach Sean Trotter. the thing you have to learn and ex- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times during the run. Ruka’s long-range “He is a good player. We tried to stop ecute properly.” DRIVING TO THE BASKET...Blue Devil freshman Chloe Kreusser attempts to drive past Cougar Lauren Williamson, No. prowess was key for the Cougars in him as best as we could. I thought we Cole Blazek scored nine points and 10, and to the basket in Cranford on January 26. The Blue Devils controlled the boards and topped the Cougars, 43-34. the first half. Ruka drained three shots did a decent job of it for most of the had three assists for Cranford. Hunter from beyond the arc in the first half. game but he went on his run and Goff also scored nine and added four Cranford went into the halftime break scored a few points for them but I rebounds for the victors. The victory KLAG GRABS 13 RB, STRAVACH 11 RB, KREUSSER 8 RB with a 22-16 advantage. think we played good team defense left Coach Trotter with a good feeling “I think tonight the difference maker the entire game.” about his team as they head into the was the defense,” said Ruka. “Most With their lead whittled down to latter portion of their schedule. of our offensive buckets were be- four entering the fourth quarter, the “Somerville is a very good team. Blue Devils Control the Boards; cause of hard defensive possessions. Cougars went to work on re-establish- They’ve beaten some good teams on With my threes, you know, I’m not a ing their advantage. Cole Blazek nailed their schedule. Basketball is a game great shot creator, so I need my team- a 3-pointer from the top of the key to of runs. They made their runs, we mates to get me the ball and they did extend the lead to 34-27 with 6:38 to made ours. We were able to withstand Top Lady Cougar Cagers, 43-34 a great job of finding me open around play. Kevin Donovan hit a short theirs and we pulled this one out. I the arc.” baseline jumper to increase the lead to think we’re playing hard. We’ve been By DAVID B. CORBIN Olivia Speer had six rebounds and more things now as opposed to in the Cranford continued to surge in the 36-27 with 5:44 left in the game. Ruka in every game we’ve played this year Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times added seven points. Kirsten Williams beginning of the year,” Klag said. first two minutes of the third quarter. came up big once again with another except the first one. The kids are Control of the boards put the finished with three rebounds, six Kreusser, who scored five points, The Cougars scored nine straight three-point shot from the wing making young and working hard. I think this Westfield High School girls basket- points and two steals. Lauren also positioned herself to get re- points to extend to a 31-16 lead, forc- it 44-34 with 3:13 remaining. was a big win for us to get heading ball team on the offensive and the Williamson had four rebounds and bounds, especially in the first half. ing Somerville Head Coach Chris Somerville had one more run left in into the end stretch of the season.” hosting Cranford Cougars on the de- five points and Elizabeth McCaffery “They weren’t really boxing out, so Novello to call a timeout during which them though. The Pioneers reeled off Somerville 9 7 11 16 43 fensive resulting in a 43-34 Blue Devil had four rebounds and sank a 3- I took advantage of that and was able he removed four of his five starters. seven straight points to pull within Cranford 13 9 9 20 51 victory on January 26. The 11-5 Blue pointer. Ellie Rokicki and Meghan to get around a couple of their players Devils received double digit rebounds Santarelli had two points and Gianna to get the rebounds,” Kreusser ex- from freshman Grace Klag, who Toretta added a free throw. plained. Blue Devil Icemen Extended pulled 13, and senior Sam Stravach, Since the beginning of the season, Unlike Klag, Kreusser seemed to who grabbed 11, and also got eight Klag, who finished the game with 12 be comfortable on the court from the from freshman Chloe Kreusser and points, three steals and a block, has start of the season. five from junior Caroline Dwyer. been getting more comfortable at her “I definitely was used to it because “They did a really good job of forward/center position. of summer and the preseason training Winning Streak to 8 Games getting offensive rebounds and that’s “It took some adjusting, just the but I definitely am more comfortable where we struggled a little bit today,” physicality but I definitely am getting from the beginning of the season to Over the course of two games this In the second period, Westfield jun- lenge against McInnis conference ri- Cougar Head Coach Jackie Dyer said. more comfortable out there. It took now through practices and being able week the Westfield High School boys ior Trevor Tanella fired a laser from val Montclair Kimberly Academy Senior KC Pringle led the 6-8 Cou- some getting used to. Again the com- to play with everyone on the team,” varsity ice hockey team extended its the left circle that found the top shelf Cougars. Westfield was able to match gars with eight rebounds and added fort, I feel I can understand the level Kreusser said. winning streak to eight games before for the equalizer. Super sophomores the high-powered Cougar offense in two blocks, two steals and two points. of the game better and I am seeing CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 having the streak snapped by 18th- Dan MacDonald and Kyle Azzaretto the opening and final periods; how- ranked Montclair Kimberly Academy. assisted on the goal. ever, it was in the second period that Cougar Athletes of Week O’Donnell, & Bowers: PUBLIC NOTICE The win came against their confer- Despite the tied score, the Blue the hockey gods were not kind to the TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD ence rival Livingston Lancers in a Devils carried the play for most of the Blue Devils. Maggie O’Donnell, a junior on the varsity swim team won the Union ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT County Championship in the 100-yard butterfly and placed second breaking tight 2-1 affair. The last game be- game. Midway through the third pe- After falling behind early, Blue In accordance with the ordinances of the tween these two squads ended in con- riod senior Anthony Oliveri, working Devil defenseman Tanella collected a a school record, in the 200-yard freestyle. Jack Bowers, a junior on the Township of Cranford, and the statutes of troversy as a late game-tying Westfield winter track team, was the top underclassman finisher at the Union County the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby with line mates senior Alex Park and pass from senior John Humiston and, served upon you that an application for goal was nullified by the referee. It McDonald, was able to find the back with a slap shot that the Cougar goalie Championships in the shot put with a personal best throw of 41-10. Jack and the Cougars will compete at the upcoming State Sectional Championships. development, Application No. ZBA-18-028 appeared the men in stripes would of the onion bag for the eventual was unable to handle, knotted the to be located in Zone: R-2, on the premises pick up where they left off in the game-winning goal. Senior Zack game at 1-1 late in the first period. known as 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford, rematch as Livingston was awarded a Peterson was stellar in net for the Unfortunately for the Blue Devils the New Jersey 07016, Block No. 528, Lot No. Cougar Matmen Rap Blue Devil Cagers Top 36, has been submitted by: The Cranford controversial goal. Regardless, Blue Devils to earn the victory. ice was tilted against them in the Dramatic Club of 78 Winans Avenue, Livingston ended the first period with After reeling off the eight straight middle frame and the Cougars scored Highlanders, 61-9 Pioneers in OT, 43-36 Cranford, New Jersey 07016. a 1-0 lead. wins the Blue Devils faced a big chal- three unanswered goals. The Cranford High School wres- The proposed development involves and In the third period, it was Oliveri tling team upped its record to 9-2 with Overtime paid off for the 9-5 requires the granting of relief from the Westfield High School girls basket- following requirements of the ordinance so lighting the lamp on a feed from a 61-9 victory over the Governor as to permit: a waiver from Section 255- McDonald via senior Timmy Rosa. Livingston Highlanders on January ball team that rolled to a 9-2 run to 26J6.c(2) of the Township Development Then Rosa himself (with a payback 18. Cougar Ronan Waters pinned Ja- stop the hosting 8-5 New Providence Ordinance which restricts the size of out- assist from Oliveri) also found the son Rosenberg in 2:23 at 106-lbs, Pioneers, 43-36, on January 22. Blue side signage on a building in a residential Devil freshman Grace Klag led all zone to a maximum of 20 square feet. The back of the net to make things inter- Will Fernandez (113-lbs) received a proposed sign would be 36 square feet esting. But MKA was too much in the forfeit, Pat Kalnins (120-lbs) topped scorers with 17 points and also pulled and replace the current sign on the front of third period and dropped a deuce on Jeff Stepien, 10-4, and Jim Gluck down 13 rebounds, while senior Sam the building and any additional relief that Westfield for a final of 6-3. Despite (126-lbs) beat Harrison Kelly, 8-2. Stravach netted 11 points and added may be required from the board. five rebounds, two blocks and a steal. The Zoning Board will conduct a public the loss, Peterson was strong between Cougar Jack Korzeneski (138-lbs) hearing on this matter on February 25 at the red plumbing for the Blue Devils. pinned Spencer Park in 1:42, Conor Ali Lisanti nailed a pair of 3-point- 7:45 p.m. in Room 107 of the Cranford Westfield’s record stood at 10-3-3 Halpin (145-lbs) beat Conner Vill, 4- ers and added an assist, a steal and a Township Municipal Building, 8 Spring- and the Blue Devils are ranked 19 in 1, and AJ Bencivenga (152-lbs) rebound. Charlotte Dursee had five field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey. Any points, three steals and an assist. Chloe person or persons affected by this applica- the state and No. 2 in Group B. The pinned Kyle Savino in 1:25. Max tion will have an opportunity to present any stakes only get higher from here as the Nock (160-lbs) pinned Joe Scalera in Kreusser had three points, four as- objections to the proposed development. Blue Devils look to finish the 2018- 4:19. Evan Kanterman (170-lbs) won sists, six rebounds, a block and two The Board does, however, have the right 2019 campaign on a strong note head- by forfeit, Justin Alpaugh-McLean steals. Lily Maz had two assists, two to exclude repetitious testimony. steals a point and two rebounds. All documents relating to this application ing into the playoffs. (182-lbs) pinned Jacob Quandt in may be inspected by the public Monday Follow the WHS boys ice hockey 4:55, Zach Blevins (195-lbs) pinned Caroline Dwyer had six rebounds and through Friday between the hours of 8:00 teams on Twitter @westfieldpuck for Tom Puia in 21 seconds and Matt two steals and Sam Lefteris had a a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning an informative and entertaining take Doran (220-lbs) won by 9-1 major rebound. Olivia Faucher and Alyssa Department, Cranford Township Munici- Nook each scored eight points for the pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, on the season’s activities. Fans can decision over Justin VanOostendorp. 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By BRUCE JOHNSON Crown; WF Girls, Boys 2nd Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Raiders Rachel Small, Bonhote, Kudryashova broke the meet record Girls sports have been pretty solid School girls swim team rose to the Chloe Howell and Abby Ryan took in the 200-free at 1:49.04, followed at WHS since Title IX in the early occasion and won its fifth straight top honors in the 200-free relay at by O’Donnell at 1:55.94, McGann at 1970s. There have been outstanding Union County Tournament champi- 1:40.36 just ahead of Blue Devils 1:57.49, Warren at 1:57.62 and Ryan teams in field hockey, cross-country, onship at Sonny Werblin Pool at Thompson, Marcelina Krowinska, at 1:59.87. Kudryashova also broke volleyball, basketball, softball, la- Rutgers University on January 27. Julia McGann and Jeckell at 1:40.72. the meet record in the 100-free at crosse, track and gymnastics. And the The Raider girls squeaked by Cougars Nunziata, Riera, Wilson and 50.7, followed by Howell at 54.31. tennis (10) and soccer (2) teams have Westfield, 385-375, while the O’Donnell finished fourth at 1:42.86. Raiders Small at 54.77 and Bonhote brought home state titles. Cranford girls tied New Providence McGann, Jeckell, Krowinska and at 55.27 finished 4-5. Thompson took But the girls swim teams have long for sixth with a 159 total. Summit won McKinney took first in the 400-free second in the 50-free at 24.91, fol- been the standard bearer at WHS, the boys title with a total of 405 just relay at 3:37.85 and Raiders Howell, lowed by Bonhote at 25.02, Howell at capturing 32 Union County champi- ahead of the Blue Devil boys at 400 Warren, Small and Ryan took second 25.03 and Jeckell at 25.13. onships, 22 sectional crowns and 15 and the Raider boys placed third at at 3:40.08. Warren took second in the 500-free state titles over the past 40 years. 378, while the Cougars took sixth at McKinney won the 200-Individual at 5:17.15, followed by McGann at While there have been dozens of 97.5. Medley (IM) at 2:11.23 and Blue 5:20.17 and Raisers Aislinn Mooney outstanding girls, only Caroline Blue Devils Keeley Thompson, Devil Jenna Daniel finished third at at 5:25.33 and Ellie Richard at Baldwin (’14), Lora Masters (’78) Ellie Cestaro, Abby McKinney and 2:16.02, followed by Hughes at 5:29.71. Ryan finished third in the and Dana Zonnevylle (’79) have won Vivian Jeckell took first in the 200- 2:19.85. Hughes took top honors in 100-breaststroke at 1:10.42, followed an individual state championship, with medley relay with a time of 1:50.48, the 100-backstroke at 58.17 and Th- by Raider Leonetti at 1:10.65. Blue Baldwin capturing four of them. followed by Raiders Lily Hughes, ompson was second at 1:00.11. Cou- Devil Daniel took sixth at 1:11. WHS had a 451-92-5 record com- David B. Corbin (2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing into this winter, and with a 10-2 BACKSTROKE RECORD HOLDER...Blue Devil Caroline Baldwin holds the mark is ranked No. 7 in the state. The WHS record in the backstroke with a time of 54.44. two losses have come against No. 1 C. Baldwin, G. Devin, E. Reinhardt, S. Bridgewater-Raritan and No. 2 Im- Wrestling: The 84-0 victory over Cronin New Providence last week was the maculate Heart. 1:37.88 2012 GIRLS SWIMMING RECORDS S. Cronin, L. Ball, E. Reinhardt, C. 19th shutout in program history, and TEAM Baldwin also the largest winning margin. The Most wins, season 1:38.25 2011 first whitewash was over Dayton in 18 2012 (18-0) C. Baldwin, M. Kaveney, L. Ball, S. 1967, and Gary Kehler’s team added 17 2013 (17-0) Cronin 16 2011 (16-0) 1:38.29 2013 12 more. Don MacDonald’s teams 16 2010 (16-1-1) C. Baldwin, L. Schmeider, E. Reinhardt, had three shutouts, all over Plainfield. 15 1987 (15-0) S. Cronin This was the third for Glen Kurz, and 15 2008 (15-1) 100 BACKSTROKE the first since 2012 against Glen Ridge. Most losses, season 54.44 Caroline Baldwin, 2014 6 1997 (10-6) 57.83 Caroline Basil, 2015 The Blue Devils rolled to a 51-18 4 (seven different times) 59.07 Muriel Maloney, 2017 win over five-time reigning county Most wins, consecutive 59.31 Jessica Cronin, 2011 champion Cranford in Friday night’s 74 1984-90 1 .04 Kylie Bangs, 2011 battle of unbeaten UCC teams. It was 64 2010-14 100 BREASTSTROKE the teams’ 61st meeting, since De- INDIVIDUAL 1:07.41 Gwyn Devin, 2015 MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (INDI- 1:07.74 Janney Zonnevylle, 1982 cember 1958 when WHS kicked off VIDUAL, RELAY) 1:08.03 Brooke Smith, 1998 the Gary Kehler era with a 22-19 6 Caroline Baldwin (4,2) 1:08.12 Catherine Maguire,2008 victory. The Devils have won the last 2 Lora Masters (1,1) 1:09.08 Jackie DeLaFuente, 2005 two years and lead the series 40-20-1. 2 Dana Zonnevylle (1,1) 400 FREESTYLE RELAY 2 Jen Frawley (0,2) 3:30.48 2013 Cranford won 64-9 in 2016. 2 Fran Schmidt (0,2) S. Cronin, G. Devin, E. Reinhardt, C. About 12 hours later the Kurzmen 2 Sarah Cronin (0,2) Baldwin were up in Blairstown for a quad MOST COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS (IN- 3:32.34 2012 meet, losing their first matches of the DIVIDUAL, RELAY) S. Cronin, L. Ball, E. Reinhardt, C. 13 Sarah Cronin (5,8) Baldwin season – 46-18 to eighth-ranked North 11 Jesse Coxson (5,6) 3:33.37 2012 Hunterdon and 35-31 to Newton. 11 Anne Teitelbaum (5,6) S. Cronin, E. Reinhardt, L. Schmeider, WHS appears to have locked up the 11 Suzanne Lemberg (6,5) C. Baldwin No. 2 seed for the sectional tourna- 11 Caroline Baldwin (6,5) 3:33.90 2010 THREE-TIME COUNTY CHAMPION, B. DeLaFuente, A. Fetter, M. Smith, S. ment that begins Monday. They will SAME EVENT Lemberg likely host Piscataway on Feb. 6 and, 3:34.41 2013 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ann Burkett, 100 free if they win that, visit top-seeded Anne Teitelbaum, 500 free S. Cronin, G. Devin, E. Reinhardt, C. Watchung Hills on Feb. 8. BACKSTROKE LEG IN THE 200-MEDLEY RELAY...Blue Devil Keeley Thompson, who worked the backstroke leg in Jesse Coxson, 500 free Basil the Immaculate Heart Academy meet, along with Ellie Cestaro, Abby McKinney and Vivian Jeckell took first in the 200- Alexi Kuska, 500 free THIS AND THAT Girls basketball: Freshman Grace medley relay at the Union County Tournament with a time of 1:50.48. Suzanne Lemberg, 50 free Boys swimming: Despite getting Klag had a personal-best 20 rebounds Sofia Leonetti, Caroline Warren and gar O’Donnell won the 100-butterfly For the boys, Raider Josh Cohen Suzanne Lemberg, 100 free eight Top-15 all-time performances, against Elizabeth, the third highest Becky DeLaFuente, 500 free one-game total in school history. The Julia Bonhote at 1:51.45. Cougars in 57.19 and Blue Devils McKinney broke his own record in the 200-free Sarah Cronin, 200 free the Blue Devils’ seven-year reign as Savannah Riera, Grace Wilson, at 58.59 and Natalie Lee at 59.99 with a time of 1:40.07. Raider Corey Caroline Baldwin, 50 free Union County champions ended in a school record (25) was by Shi-Kia Maggie O’Donnell and Marina finished 4-5. He took fifth at 1:49.83. Cohen also FIVE FASTEST TIMES wild three-way contest between Sum- Carter in 1994. Klag and Sam Stravach Nunziato finished sixth at 1:57.79. New Providence Pioneer Sophia finished first in the 500-free with a 200 MEDLEY RELAY mit (405 points), WHS (400), and had 12 points each as WHS (11-5) 1:45.59 2014 rolled over Cranford, 43-34, Satur- time of 4:36.37 short of his 2018 meet C. Baldwin, G. Devin, E. Daniel, S. Scotch Plains (378). record time of 4:32.77. Blue Devil Cronin 1:48.05 2011 The Devils’ medley relay (Roan day. Matt Swenson finished fourth at J. Cronin, M. Kaveney, A. Fetter, C. Baker, Tom Brennan, Zach Youssef, GOOD START IHA Cruises Past Blue Devils 4:53.82 and He took sixth at 4:56.18. Baldwin Cooper Prieto) went 1:36.62, the sixth Leslie Holt (’10) is a first-year as- 1:49.12 2014 sistant girls swimming coach at North Raider Alan Shao won the 200IM in C. Baldwin, G. Devin, E. Daniel, J. fastest in school history, but lost by 1:56.33, followed by Blue Devil Roan Diamantopolous .03 of a second to Summit. Baker had Hunterdon Regional, which tied In Girls Swimming Meet Baker at 1:58.41. Raider Aidan Trenery 1:49.31 2013 WHS’s fifth fastest 200 IM (1:57.55) Hunterdon Central for the Hunterdon/ C. Baldwin, B. Zhang, G. Devin, C. Han Warren/Sussex County title Saturday. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 finished sixth at 2:01.77. Shao also won and ninth best 100 back (53.96), fin- 1:49.76 2012 ishing second in both. Prieto’s 21.89 ON THIS DATE next two events. Arevalo won the the 100-fly in 52.69. Blue Devils Zach C. Baldwin, K. Bond, E. Daniel, L. Ball and Parker at 1:56.33. Youssef at 54.19 and Seth Camacho at 200 FREESTYLE was good for No. 2 in the county, and 1955: WHS ended a nine-year, 17- IHA placed 1-4-5 in the 200- 100-free in 53.67 and Navia took 1:51.21 Sarah Cronin, 2012 No. 13 all-time at WHS. Matt meet losing streak to Plainfield with a third at 55.76. Blue Devil McAndrew 56.16 finished 3-6. Blue Devil Cooper freestyle with Mazzarino taking first Brennan took top honors in the 100- 1:52.57 Alexi Kuska, 2008 Swenson’s 4:53.82 was the 14th fast- 39-36 swim victory. The Cardinals at 1:56.2, followed by Blue Devils took second at 55.31 and Jeckell 1:52.65 Becky DeLaFuente, 2011 est in school history, and fourth in the led 36-32 into the final event, but Bob took fourth at 56.0. IHA’s Williams breast at 59.13 and teammate Barney 1:54.11 Ellie Reinhardt, 2011 Julia McGann at 1:57.89 and Veres took third at 1:00.96. 1:54.98 Jesse Coxson, 1999 county. The 200 free relay (Jeremy Fish, Terry DeMontmerency, Bob McAndrew at 1:59.82. IHA’s Navia took first in the 500-free at 5:14.63 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY Kronheimer, Baker, Youssef, Prieto) Reddell and Pete Pfaff won the 160 and McDermott took second at Shao, Dan Donaldson, Matt Lon- took fourth at 2:00.77 and Morgan don and Cohen took first in the 200- 2:08.21 Sarah Cronin, 2013 was second, and No. 10 all-time, while freestyle relay. Williams took fifth at 2:01.45. After 5:15.88. Blue Devil McGann took 2:08.24 Anna Fetter, 2011 Brennan was WHS’s only county 2003: WHS swimmers Ryan third at 5:17.28 and Fiona Strout free relay at 1:28, followed closely by 2:09.64 Becky DeLaFuente, 2010 taking 1-2-4 in the 200-Individual Blue Devils Jeremy Kronheimer, 2:10.74 Suzanne Lemberg, 2010 champion, with a 59.13 that makes Bartholomew, Vin Shen, Zach Coppa Medley, IHA extended its lead to 31- took fourth at 5:27.57. 2:11.70 Caroline Basil, 2015 him the No. 8 all-time and the 10th and Chris Heinen broke a 38-year-old After the 200-free relay, IHA Baker, Youssef and Cooper Prieto at 15. Severini took first at 2:11.25, fol- 1:28.62. Cougars Charles DeSimone, 50 FREESTYLE sub-minute breaststroker in school Union County meet record in the 200 lowed by McDermott at 2:11.9 and outscored the Blue Devils, 30-16, in 22.89 Caroline Baldwin, 2013 history. Barney Veres was third in the freestyle relay with a winning 1:29.53. the final three events beginning with Gabe Graceffo, Mike DeSimone and 23.59 Suzanne Lemberg, 2008 Whang took fourth at 2:12.84. Blue Liam Loughlin took sixth at 1:39.03. 24.33 Dana Zonnevylle, 1979 event, and No. 12 all-time. The old record of 1:30.2 was set in Devil Abby McKinney took third at the 100-backstroke won by Whang at 24.58 Lora Masters, 1978 Girls swimming: The WHS girls 1965 by Hall of Famers Dave 59.88. Thompson touched second at Cohen, Shao, He and London won the 2:12.54. 400-free relay in 3:14.13 and Youssef, 24.58 Gwyn Devin, 2013 came close, but Scotch Plains ran its Perkowski, Doug McOwen, Harvey Arevalo touched first in the 50- 1:00.77 and IHA’s Organista took third 100 BUTTERFLY county win streak to five in a row with Gerber and Peter Heesch. at 1:04.21, followed by Blue Devil Kronheimer, Tim McGann and Tom 57.34 Anna Fetter, 2011 free at 24.62, followed by Blue Dev- Moore took third at 3:21.17. 58.41 Becky DeLaFuente, 2010 a 10-point victory (385-375). The AROUND THIS DATE ils Thompson at 25.05 and Jeckell at Ireland Applegarth at 1:04.23. 58.75 Gwyn Devin, 2013 Devils won three events (medley re- Jan. 30, 2004: WHS’s Ryan Severini took first in the 100-breast- Prieto took second in the 100-free 25.43 and IHA’s Baquerizo at 26.15. at 48.56, Kronhemier took fourth at 59.06 Erika Daniel, 2014 lay, 200 IM and 400 free relay) had Bartholomew won the 50 freestyle stroke at 1:07.42 and Calianese took 59.26 Fran Schmidt, 1980 for the fourth straight year at the Union After the 100-fly events cut the lead 50.17 and London took fifth at 50.54. 100 FREESTYLE nine Top 15 all-time performances. by three to 46.5-37.5, IHA out- second at 1:12.25. Blue Devils Ellie The medley relay (Keeley Thomp- County swim championships. Cestero at 1:13.06 and Jenna Daniel Prieto also took second in the 50-free 50.53 Caroline Baldwin, 2013 pointed Westfield 10-6 in each of the at 21.89, followed by Kronheimer at 51.87 Sarah Cronin, 2013 son, Elllie Cestero, Abby McKinney, Feb. 1, 1955: WHS defeated host at 1:13.14 placed 3-4. 52.49 Suzanne Lemberg, 2009 Holy Trinity 63-50 in the first-ever PUBLIC NOTICE 22.55, London at 22.79 and Viv Jeckell) swam the eighth-fastest IHA’s Navia, Mazzacano, 53.10 Becky DeLaFuente, 2010 time in school history. The 4x100 free meeting of the two basketball teams. McDermott and Arevalo took top Donaldson at 22.95. Baker took sec- 53.37 Alexi Kuska, 2008 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ond in the 100-back at 53.92 and 500 FREESTYLE relay (Julia McGann, Viv Jeckell, Don Feeley had 19 for the Devils, PLANNING BOARD honors in the 400-free relay with a 5 .79 Alexi Kuska, 2008 Marcelina Krowinskda, McKinney) while Jim Whalen topped the Blue time of 3:41.64, and Blue Devils Camacho finished sixth at 56.66. Please take notice that on February 27, Baker, Brennan, Youssef and Prieto 5:02.56 Becky DeLaFuente, 2011 went 3:37.85, No. 13 all-time. Braves with 20. 2019 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough McAndrew, McGann, Thompson and 5:02.82 Sarah Cronin, 2014 McKinney’s 2:11.23 won the IM and Feb. 1, 1977: Spud Monroe scored Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Abby McKinney took second at finished second in the 200-medley at 5:04.78 Mei MeiCaroe, 1989 Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board 1:36.62 and Raiders Trenery, Jason 5:05.21 Jesse Coxson, 1999 is No. 5 all-time, while her butterfly 33 points and Boo Bowers added 29 will hold a hearing on the application of the 3:42.23. IHA’s Whang, Williams, 200 FREESTYLE RELAY (58.59) was fourth place, and No. 3 as visiting WHS stunned 19th-ranked Organista and Baquerizo took third at Mongiovi, Donaldson and He fin- undersigned. The property in question is ished fourth at 1:43.21. 1:36.38 2014 all-time. Plainfield 83-70 in boys basketball. located at: 186 Hunter Avenue, Fanwood, 3:53.6. C. Baldwin, G.Devin, A. McBrearty, S. McGann’s 1:57.49 was good for Feb. 1, 1975: Sherb Naulty (50 New Jersey, also known as Block 7 Lot 1, Next on the agenda for the Blue Cronin as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned PUBLIC NOTICE 1:37.16 2013 third place, and No. 8 all-time. free), Steve Schramm (dive) and Mark by Your Space Home Improvements, LLC. Devils would be the Union County McKinney Viv Jeckell’s 25.13 in the Vejnoska (100 free) won their events Tournament Championships held at BOROUGH OF GARWOOD The applicant requests Renovation of RECREATION COMMISSION Support Local Journalism 50 was fifth overall, and No. 15 all- but WHS dropped a three-way swim- existing dwelling which is in violation of: Sonny Werblin Pool at Rutgers Uni- ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE time. Natalie Lee’s 59.99 was fifth ming meet against the Lawrenceville Section 184-115E(6) of the Fanwood versity on January 27. School and the West Point plebes. Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Rear TAKE NOTICE THAT the following meet- overall, and No. 10 all-time. Thomp- yard setback; Permitted: 25 feet; Present: PUBLIC NOTICE ing dates have been established for the son was runner-up in the 100 back, Feb. 1, 1983: Chris Rupp scored 25 10.9 feet; Proposed: 10.9 feet. Recreation Commission of the Borough of but her 1 .11 was No. 6 all-time. And points, had 13 rebounds and four SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Section 184-115E(4) of the Fanwood Garwood. Meetings commence at 6:00 blocked shots but the WHS basket- BOARD OF EDUCATION Jenna Daniel finished sixth in the 100 Land Use Code. Variance Requested: p.m. and held at the Garwood Sports and ball team lost to Plainfield 75-60. Front yard setback; Permitted: 30 feet; NOTICE OF MEETINGS Recreation Complex, 140 Myrtle Avenue, breast, which is No. 12 all-time. (In Compliance with Open Public Present: 28.2 feet; Proposed: 28.2 feet. Garwood, New Jersey. Section 184-134D(2) of the Fanwood Meetings Act – Chapter 231) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Rear *Addendum to Regularly 2/11/2019 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD yard setback; Permitted: 25 feet; Present: Scheduled Meetings* 3/11/2019 4/8/2019 PLANNING BOARD 11 feet; Proposed: 11 feet. 5/13/2019 6/10/2019 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of goleader.com/subscribe Section 184-134D(2) of the Fanwood 7/8/2019 8/12/2019 WHEREAS, Article 4:05(A) Land Use Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood, County Education will meet for “PTA Coffee with Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Rear 9/9/2019 10/14/2019 of Union, State of New Jersey required the Planning Board to determine the date, time the BOE” on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at yard patio; Permitted: 25 feet; Present: 4.0 11/11/2019 12/9/2019 PUBLIC NOTICE and locations of the monthly meetings through January of the next year when it organizes 7:30 p.m. Meeting will take place at Terrill feet; Proposed: 4.0 feet. in January. Middle School, 1301 Terrill Road, Scotch Christina M. Ariemma, RMC TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Section 184-115E(2) of the Fanwood NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of The Borough of Plains. Municipal Clerk TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Land Use Code. Variance Requested: Lot Fanwood that it will meet at 7:30 PM, in the lower level meeting room of the Borough Hall, No action will be taken. 1 T - 01/31/19, The Leader Fee: $18.87 SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE width; Permitted: 75 Linear feet; Present: 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey on the following dates: Deborah S. Saridaki 45 Linear feet; Proposed: 45 Linear feet. 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Those January 15, 2020 January 22, 2020 dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- ordinance was approved for final adoption ordinance was approved for final adoption individuals requiring auxiliary aids and and ning Board. by the Town Council of the Town of by the Town Council of the Town of services must notify the ADA Coordinator Applicant: Westfield at a Regular Meeting held on Westfield at a Regular Meeting held on of the Township of Scotch Plains as soon BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be prominently posted on Victor Ferreira January 29, 2019. 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Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN Swenson took third at 1:55.2 and TJ Devils Camacho at 5:07.43 and Walsh Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Walsh took fifth at 1:59.27. at 5:20.48 finished 3-5. Two Top-15 boys swim teams met The Crusaders extended their lead Westfield regained the lead, 64.5- face-to-face at the Westfield “Y” Pool to 26-20 with a 1-3-5 showing in the 59.5, with a 1-3 placement in the 200- on January 22 and after a seesaw 200-Individual Medley, beginning free relay. Youssef, Kronheimer, Wil- battle in the first eight events, the No. with Vester who touched first at liams and Prieto took first at 1:34.36 15 Bergen Catholic Crusaders out- 1:58.31, followed by Blue Devil Baker and Altman, Gary Maimon, Veres and pointed the No. 11 Westfield Blue at 2:02.88. Crusader Haemmerle took Walsh finished third at 1:40.62. Cru- Devils, 30-16, in the final three events third at 2:06.18 and Blue Devil Veres saders Hughes, Alex Rose, to surface with an 89.5-80.5 victory. took fourth at 2:10.52. Haemmerle and Anderson took sec- The 7-3 Blue Devils, whose other But back came the Blue Devils to ond at 1:35.91. BC cut the lead to one losses were to the No. 2 Bridgewater- take a 32-30 team lead after a 12-4 with a 1-2 finish in the 100-back- Raritan Panthers and the No. 8 Sum- showing in the 50-freestyle. Cooper stroke. Alex Rose took first at 55.65 mit Hilltoppers, won two relay events Prieto took first with a time of 22.96, and Hughes took second at 56.11. and two individual events. The Cru- followed by Kronheimer at 23.63. Blue Devils Baker at 57.89, Swenson saders’ losses were to the Panthers, Williams finished fourth at 24.21. at 59.71 and Tim McGann at 59.89 No. 10 St. Peters Prep and unranked BC’s Alex Rose took third at 23.83. finished 3-4-5. Ridgewood. The Crusaders knotted the team score, The 100-breaststroke belonged to The Blue Devils tipped the seesaw 39-39, after the 100-butterfly event the Crusaders with Chun touching first in their favor right away by finishing with Anderson finishing first at 53.85 at 59.86 and Anderson touching sec- 1-3 in the 200-medley relay to grab a and Alex Rose taking third at 56.22. ond at 1:02.28. Blue Devils Brennan at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 10-4 team lead. Roan Baker, Tom Blue Devils Youssef at 55.99, 1:02.92, Veres at 1:04.51 and Altman TRYING TO GET SOME ELBOW ROOM...Blue Devil freshman Grace Klag is hemmed in by Cougars Lauren Williamson, No. 10, and KC Pringle, No. 22, in Cranford on January 26. Klag grabbed 13 rebounds and scored 12 points in the game

Blue Devils Control Boards; Top Lady Cougars CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Stravach, who made five steals, amped push it up the floor and we struggled “I have the same routine every time. more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports up her rebounds big time in the sec- because we weren’t able to get the During the off-season I try to get as ond half. rebounds,” Coach Dyer commented. many free throws as I can. It’s all “Honestly I’ve never been a morn- Beginning with Speer’s 3-pointer, muscle memory,” Klag pointed out. ing player, so first half I was just half the Cougars won the first quarter, 11- Klag has been working her routine asleep but, especially these teams like 8, but the Blue Devils won the second for some time Cranford, Clark, these wins mean a quarter, 14-4, to carry a 22-15 lead “It was a different routine in el- lot more to me. This might be my last into the locker room. Senior Lily Maz ementary school but this one that has time playing Cranford. I wasn’t shoot- (2 rebounds, 2 assists) put in the first been working really well, I started it ing well, so I knew I had to come in two points, Dwyer sank five of her in eighth grade,” Klag said. bigger with the rebounds,” Stravach seven points and Klag, who was 8- Stravach and Klag both scored six confessed. for-8 from the charity line, sank four points, while Cougars Katy Wheatly Stravach may not have been shoot- free throws in the quarter. and Williams scored four points each ing well in the first half but she did Interestingly, it has been Klag and in the third quarter that was won by have three assists and then she scored Kreusser, who have been very suc- Westfield, 14-13. The final quarter David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times eight of her 12 points in the second cessful from the line this season, while ended up 7-6 Westfield with Ali Lisanti HUGE WINGSPAN...Blue Devil Zach Youssef works the butterfly in the 200-MR during the meet with Bergen Catholic at half. some of the upperclassmen have been (2 rebounds, two assists, steal), Emma the Westfield “Y” on January 22. Roan Baker, Tom Brennan, Youssef and Jeremy Kronheimer won the event in 1:40.43. “Especially in the beginning, my struggling. Pietrewicz (assist, block) and Stravach lay-ups weren’t falling, so it makes “I have not been shooting free putting in two points and Charlotte Brennan, Zach Youssef and Jeremy Camacho at 57.37 and Billy Maguire at 1:07.85 finished 3-4-5. The final me not want to shoot as much. When throws at all and I don’t think Lily Dursee (3 steals, block, rebound, as- Kronheimer took first with a time of at 1:03.36 finished 2-4-5. event (400-free relay) and the victory I drive to the basket and the shots are [Maz] has been shooting free throws sist) sinking a free throw. Pringle put 1:40.43 and Zach Williams, Barney The Blue Devils snatched the lead also belonged to Bergen Catholic. Alex not always open, it’s important for me well at all. I think it’s a mental thing. in two points, McCaffery nailed her Veres, Seth Camacho and Kyle Altman again at 50.5-43.5 with an 11.5-4.5 Rose, Haemmerle, Ben Rose and Chun to get the shots out. We need to play as You see Grace and Chloe go up there 3-pointer and Williamson sank a free touched third at 1:47.13. Crusaders showing in the 100-free. Prieto took took first at 3:24.33, while Chris Skaff, a team. I always try to see where and it’s the same routine every time throw. Sam Hughes, Julian Chun, Tim Ander- first at 50.67. Kronheimer and BC’s Andrew Mazzaro, LaBianco and Vester everyone is on the court. If my shots and they make them. I have to work “Westfield’s a really good team. I son and Ben Rose finished second at Ben Rose touched next at 51.67 then took third at 3:36.59. Blue Devils aren’t falling, I know I can count on on establishing my routine and get- know everyone thought they were go- 1:41.57. The Crusaders, however, won Williams touched fourth at 53.36. The Youssef, Prieto, McGann and Baker everyone on my team to pick me up,” ting better,” Stravach answered. ing to be down because of Molly Ryan big with a 1-2-4 finish in the 200- lead was short lived as the Crusaders finished second at 3:28.5. Stravach explained. “It’s about consistency and putting [graduation] but you can’t second guess freestyle to take over the lead at 16- ruled the 500-free with a 12-4 show- Next on the agenda for the Blue Due to the Blue Devils’ dominance your mind into your shot. Not worry- them or doubt them Liz [Coach 14. Tom Haemmerle took first at ing to seize a slim, 55.5-54.5, lead. Devils would be the Union County under the boards, the Cougars, usu- ing about anything else. Just getting it McKeon] is a very good coach. She 1:52.72, followed by Alex Vester at Vester took first at 4:56.23, followed Tournament Championships held at ally strong with assists, had difficulty down and having your mind focused. has them prepared,” Coach Dyer said. 1:54.13 and Chris LaBianco took by Haemmerle at 4:56.44 and Sonny Werblin Pool at Rutgers Uni- setting up their plays. That’s what it’s all about,” Kreusser Westfield 8 14 14 7 43 fourth at 1:55.34. Blue Devils Matt LaBianco was fourth at 5:11.48. Blue versity on January 27. “We like to get the rebound and explained. Cranford 11 4 13 6 34

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200 North Avenue East | Westfield, New Jersey 07090 | Office 908.654.6666 | prominentproperties.com Living in New Jersey is a Genius DecisionTM Regional Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey Each office is independently owned and operated Page 14 Thursday, January 31, 2019 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Park View Drive reported an incident motor vehicle summons for failing to D. Blair Corbin’s of fraud. The victim stated that some- observe a red traffic signal. one opened a bank account in the Wednesday, January 16, Karen victim’s name. The matter is under Gasca, 21, of Elizabeth and Luis Jerez, Raiders investigation. 24, of Union were arrested and charged WESTFIELD stop. Dallas was transported to police Friday, January 25, a resident of with possession of under 50 grams of Wednesday, January 16, police ar- headquarters and processed. Rambling Drive reported an incident marijuana and possession of drug para- Blue Devils rested Felicia Cumming-Dasilva, 33, Tuesday, January 22, a resident of of fraud. Someone deposited a fraudu- phernalia following a motor vehicle of Parlin on an outstanding Jersey Avenue reported an incident of lent check into the victim’s bank ac- stop at Elizabeth and Van Buren Av- Cougars Woodbridge Municipal Court traffic fraud. The victim was contacted by count. The matter is under investiga- enues for an inoperable headlight. warrant, in the amount of $89, pursu- unknown individuals and agreed to tion. Jerez, the driver, and Gasca, a passen- ant to a motor vehicle stop at Central deposit a check in their bank account. Saturday, January 26, a resident of ger, were processed and provided with Walk Down Memory Lane Avenue and Quimby Street. Cumming- The victim was then to purchase gift Rivervale Court reported an incident municipal court appearance dates. In Dasilva was transported to police head- cards and provide router numbers to of fraud. The victim stated that some- addition, the driver was issued motor quarters, processed and released on the individuals in return for money. one attempted to open several credit vehicle summonses for maintenance her own recognizance with a new court After completing the transaction the cards in their name. The matter is of lamps, delaying traffic and posses- date. victim was informed that the check under investigation. sion of a controlled dangerous sub- Wednesday, January 16, Kwasi was fraudulent. Saturday, January 26, Andrienna S. stance in a motor vehicle. Sekyi-Nyamekye, 32, of East Orange Wednesday, January 23, a resident Williams, 41, of Berkeley Heights was Monday, January 21, Taylor was arrested on two outstanding con- of Donato Circle reported an incident arrested and charged with providing Hamilton, 24, of Berkeley Heights firmed traffic warrants out of Westfield of fraud. The victim stated that a fraudu- false information to police during a was arrested and charged with posses- Municipal Court, in the amount of lent check was deposited in their bank motor vehicle stop. Williams, who also sion of drug paraphernalia following a $2,000, and East Orange Municipal account and money withdrawn from had active warrants out of Newark and motor vehicle stop on South Avenue Court, in the amount of $500. He was the account. The matter is under inves- Irvington, was transported to police East for use of a cell phone while transported to police headquarters, pro- tigation. headquarters and processed. driving. Hamilton was arrested for a cessed and held in lieu of bail. Thursday, January 24, officers re- Saturday, January 26, Amanda M. suspected crack pipe found inside the Thursday, January 17, Cristal sponded to an activated burglary alarm Rivera, 28, of North Plainfield was vehicle. She was processed and pro- Rennie, 26, of East Orange was ar- at a Route 22 telecommunications store arrested and charged with assault dur- vided with a municipal court appear- rested and charged with hindering ap- at approximately 5 a.m. They found ing a disorderly-persons investigation ance date. In addition, she was issued prehension pursuant to an investiga- the front door smashed. The owner at a Park Avenue restaurant. Rivera a motor vehicle summons for use of a tion on the 100 block of East Broad responded and stated that numerous was transported to police headquar- cell phone while driving a motor ve- Street. Also arrested on scene was items were removed from the store. ters and processed. hicle. Tiesha Taylor, 28, of Newark on a The matter is under investigation. Monday, January 28, Tiziana Ruiz, GARWOOD charge of hindering apprehension. Thursday, January 24, a resident of 27, of Piscataway was arrested on an Monday, January 7, the manager of Both were transported to police head- Myrtle Avenue reported the theft of outstanding warrant out of Elizabeth a South Avenue business reported a Alex Lowe (February 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times quarters and processed. At the their front license plate. The plate has during a motor vehicle stop. Ruiz was 2011 Gray Toyota Sienna was taken THREE SUPER SENIORS...Blue Devil seniors Lil Scott, No. 20, Jamie Miller, Westfield Police Department, it was been entered as stolen. The matter is transported to police headquarters and from the company’s service yard No. 11, and Jackie Knapp, No. 2, with their parents receive flowers before the final revealed that Taylor had multiple out- under investigation. processed. sometime during the evening of Janu- regular-season home game against the Patrick School on January 31, 2015. standing confirmed warrants, among Friday, January 25, a resident of CRANFORD ary 7. During the initial investigation them no-bail warrants from South Ashbrook Drive reported a motor ve- Tuesday, January 15, Mario Bonilla, it was determined that a second ve- Plainfield and the Morris County hicle burglary. The victim saw a white 48, of Elizabeth was arrested on hicle, a 2008 Saturn VUE, also was 2019 High School Sport Shorts: Sheriff’s Department. She also had male inside his vehicle at approxi- charges of possession of under 50 missing from the yard. The Garwood criminal warrants from Westfield, mately 5 a.m. The suspect fled the area grams of marijuana and possession of Detective Bureau conducted a fol- Cougar Cagers Defeat Lady Blue Devils Tip Edison, Pompton Plains, Wayne, in a vehicle. Officers searched the area drug paraphernalia following a motor low-up investigation and determined Woodbridge, Bridgewater and South but were unable to locate the vehicle. vehicle stop at the Garden State Park- that a recently terminated employee, Somerville Boys, 51-43 Elizabeth in B-Ball Plainfied, plus a Newark traffic war- The matter is under investigation. way 137 Exchange for a seatbelt vio- Anthony Valderrama, 38, of Union, The Cranford High School boys rant, with bail totaling $8,225. Taylor Friday, January 25, a resident of lation. Bonilla was processed and pro- had stolen the vehicles and sold them basketball team upped its record to 7- The 10-5 Westfield High School was turned over to the South Plainfield girls basketball team defeated the vided with a municipal court appear- for scrap. The vehicles were recov- 5 with a 51-43 win over Somerville in Police Department on the no-bail war- ance date. In addition, he was issued ered prior to destruction and were Cranford on January 24. Jeremy Ruka hosting 7-7 Elizabeth Lady Minute- rant. Rennie was released on a sum- Probitas Verus Honos men, 46-37, on January 24. Freshman motor vehicle summonses for a seatbelt returned to the owners. Valderrama pumped in 16 points, including four mons. violation and possession of a con- was arrested and issued two com- 3-pointers, Hunter Goff scored nine Grace Klag pulled 20 rebounds, while SCOTCH PLAINS scoring eight points and adding three St. Joes Burns Raiders trolled dangerous substance in a mo- plaints of theft of moveable property points and Cole Blazek netted eight Tuesday, January 22, a resident of tor vehicle. on a summons and was released pend- points, including a pair of 3-pointers. blocks, and senior Sam Stravach net- the 300 block of Willow Avenue re- In Swim Dual Meet ted 10 points, while adding 10 re- Tuesday, January 15, Mohamed ing his appearance in court. Joe Carrea scored seven points, ported a motor vehicle burglary. The The 8-2 St. Joseph (Metuchen) boys Alaoui, 26, of Cranford was arrested Sunday, January 27, while on pa- Kevin Donovan scored four points, bounds, two steals, a block and an suspect entered the victim’s vehicle at assist. swim team just upped its No. 18 rank- as a fugitive from justice as a result trol an officer observed a red Dodge Arjun Petgrave had five points and approximately 4 a.m. The matter is ing by burning the No. 13 Scotch of a motor vehicle stop on South pickup truck traveling northbound on Devin Haughey added two points for Charlotte Dursee led all scorers under investigation. with 15 points, while adding four Plains-Fanwood Raider boys, 87-83, Union Avenue at Lincoln Avenue East Street at a high rate of speed. The the Cougars. Kevin Sokol scored 16 Tuesday, January 22, Sean G. Dal- at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” on West for a seatbelt violation. Fol- officer pulled the vehicle over in the points for the Pioneers. assists, five rebounds and two steals. las, 48, of Wall was arrested on out- Freshman Chloe Kreusser had six January 23. St. Joe’s only two defeats lowing an investigation at the scene, parking lot of the Garwood Mall at Somerville 9 7 11 16 43 standing warrants out of Raritan and were to Top-20 ranked Summit and Alaoui was arrested on an active 300 South Avenue. The officer ob- points, seven rebounds and an assist. Woodbridge during a motor vehicle Cranford 13 9 9 20 51 Lily Maz had four points, two re- St. Peter’s Prep, while the 8-3 Raid- warrant for his arrest out of Virginia. served that the operator, identified as ers’ other losses were to Westfield He was processed and remanded to James Mullen, 54, of Garwood, ap- Union Stops Raiders bounds and an assist, and Caroline PUBLIC NOTICE Dwyer had three points, two rebounds and Summit. the Union County jail pending extra- peared to be intoxicated and con- In Girls Hoops, 43-38 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Raiders Alan Shao, Josh Cohen, dition. In addition, he was issued ducted field sobriety tests, which and a steal. Camille Fleming led the SOCCER ASSOCIATION The Union High School girls bas- Minutemen with nine points and 10 Dan Donaldson and Matt London took motor vehicle summonses for a Mullen was not able to perform ad- NOTICE OF ANNUAL first in the 200-medley relay at seatbelt violation and throwing de- equately. He was then placed under ketball team defeated the Scotch rebounds, while Natalie Chappotin GENERAL MEETING Plains-Fanwood Raiders, 43-38, in and Nahjeemah Holmes each scored 1:40.12. Cohen took first in the 200- bris from a vehicle. arrest. During a search of the vehicle Please take notice that the Scotch Plains free at 1:44.04 and also touched first Wednesday, January 16, Robert incident to the arrest a small box of Union on January 22. Brianna McNair seven points. Fanwood Soccer Association will hold their scored 12 points and pulled 12 re- Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Feb- in the 100-breast at 1:00.55. Shao Jones-Goldstein, 20, of Elizabeth was suspected marijuana and a metal Westfield 15 12 9 10 46 ruary 12th, at 7:30 PM, ending at 9:00 PM, won the 100-fly in 53.51 and the 100- arrested and charged with possession smoking pipe with marijuana residue bounds for the Farmers, while Ezinne Elizabeth 10 11 6 10 37 Igwe had 11 rebounds and four points, at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, back in 53.67. Drew Burfeindt, Lon- of under 50 grams of marijuana and were found in the truck. Mullen was Cafeteria, 667 Westfield Road, Scotch don, Corey He and Jason Mongiovi possession of drug paraphernalia fol- issued several complaints, including and Krizia Aponte added 10 points. Summit Beats Westfield Plains, New Jersey, to elect members to Corinne Lyght score 15 points, in- the Executive Committee. There will also took first in the 200-free relay at lowing a motor vehicle stop at North driving while intoxicated (DWI), care- cluding five free throws, and Stefanie In Boys Hoops, 59-40 be a Public Information Session and a 1:34.6. Avenue East and John Street for fail- less driving, possession of a con- DeVizio netted 13 points, including The Summit High School Public Questions and Answer after the For St Joe, Mike Botting, Will ing to observe a red traffic signal. trolled dangerous substance (CDS) election. Barnett, Darien Betances and Tyler Jones-Goldstein, a passenger in the under 50 grams and possession of trip 3-pointers, for the Raiders. Leah Hilltopper boys basketball team im- The following positions on the SPFSA Klurman scored eight points, includ- proved its record to 10-3 with a 59-40 Executive Team will be voted on at this Knurek placed first in the 400-free vehicle, was processed and provided CDS paraphernalia. Mullen was re- ing a pair of 3-pointers, and Hannah win over the Westfield Blue Devils in election: President; Executive Vice Presi- relay at 3:19.21. Botting won the 200- with a municipal court appearance date. leased pending his appearance in Lyman added two points. Westfield on January 22. The dent; Vice President of Travel; Vice Presi- Individual Medley in 2:04.6, Knurek In addition, the driver was issued a court. Hilltoppers hit nine 3-pointers, had dent of SYSL (InterCounty); Vice Presi- won the 50-free in 22.8 and the 100- Sc Pl-Fanwood 9 11 7 11 38 dent of House; Vice President of Finance; free in 49.73 and Dan Badaway won PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Union 12 10 17 4 43 18 assists and sank 14 free throws in Vice President of Communications; Vice the victory. President of Operations. the 500-free in 4:57.31. TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE Senior guard Matt Crowley led the 1 T - 01/31/19, The Times Fee: $22.44 WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICDE TOWN OF WESTFIELD 6-7 Blue Devils with 11 points, in- PUBLIC NOTICE GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2124 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEy cluding a 3-pointer. Tommy McGuire AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2036 EN- TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHANCERY DIVISION had eight points, including two 3- TITLED “AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE WAGES OF CERTAIN EMPLOY- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2120 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT UNION COUNTY EES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.” pointers, and added five rebounds DOCKET NO. F-022421-18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND The Board of Adjustment of the Town and a block Colin Freer had seven FILE NO. 26007-18 BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: CHAPTER 13 (MOTOR VE- of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on SECTION I. HICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF points, including a 3-pointer, and February 13, 2019, in the Council Cham- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT That there is hereby established by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield the THE REVISED GENERAL OR- Sebastian Ferrero had four points and bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: following schedule of wages and salaries to be paid to certain employees of the Public DINANCES OF THE TOWN OF Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at three steals. Jake Walsh had three MARYANN DIAZ; Works Department as per the collective negotiation’s agreement between the Town of WESTFIELD TO REGULATE 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- points and three assists. Nick Murray Westfield and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 469: PARKING ON SOUTH EUCLID ing appeals for bulk (c) and/or (d) variance YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND NEAR LENOX AVENUE, AND had three assists and a point, Will relief from requirements of the Westfield REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO 1. Rates of Pay TO REPEAL AND UPDATE Kessler had two points and Hank Land Use Ordinance. AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- (a) Effective January 1, 2019, and thereafter at the dates set forth, the following hourly CERTAIN PARKING REGU- neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 wages shall be paid: Shapiro had two steals and four re- Alexandro & Krista Posada, 822 Vil- LATIONS AS A RESULT OF West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to bounds. lage Green. Applicants are seeking ap- Classification Effective Effective Effective Effective LOT 7 IMPROVEMENTS. the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in proval to partially enclose an existing front Steps 1/1/19 1/1/20 1/1/21 1/1/22 Jackson Rind led the Hilltoppers which ACE PLUS LLC is the plaintiff and NOTICE porch contrary to Section 12.04F and 1 $35.43 $36.13 $36.88 $37.68 with 17 points (trip 3-pointers), Will RUBEN TURSI, ET ALS; are defendants, 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- 2 $28.72 $28.72 $28.72 $28.72 Notice is hereby given that the foregoing pending in the Superior Court of New Jer- Hellings had 13 points with trip 3- nance allows a maximum building cover- 3 $27.29 $27.29 $27.29 $27.29 ordinance was approved for final adoption sey, Chancery Division, UNION County pointers and Eric Baier had 15 points age of 20%. Proposed is 20.54%. Ordi- 4 $25.86 $25.86 $25.86 $25.86 by the Town Council of the Town of and bearing Docket No. F-022421-18 within nance requires a minimum front yard set- 5 $24.43 $24.43 $24.43 $24.43 Westfield at a Regular Meeting held on with two 3-pointers and added four thirty-five (35) days after January 31, 2019 back of +40 feet. Proposed is + 39 feet. 6 $22.99 $22.99 $22.99 $22.99 January 29, 2019. assists. exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer 7 $21.56 $21.56 $21.56 $21.56 Tara Rowley, RMC Kevin & Michelle McGurn, 421 Birch or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Summit 11 11 17 20 59 8 $20.13 $20.13 $20.13 $20.13 Town Clerk Avenue. Applicants are seeking approval Judgment by Default may be rendered Westfield 12 13 4 11 40 9 $18.69 $18.69 $18.69 $18.69 1 T - 1/31/19, The Leader Fee: $22.95 to expand an existing garage contrary to against you for relief demanded in the 10 $17.27 $17.27 $17.27 $17.27 Section 12.04F1, 13.01G1b, and 13.01I1 Complaint. You shall file your Answer and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 11 $15.83 $15.83 $15.83 $15.83 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS allows a maximum building coverage of of the Superior Court of New Jersey, (b) Effective January 1, 2019, and thereafter at the dates set forth, the following yearly 20%. Proposed is 21.85%. Ordinance re- Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- salaries shall be paid: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD CONTRACT UNDER THE NATIONAL JOINT quires an accessory structure greater than ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance POWERS ALLIANCE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT Classification Effective Effective Effective Effective 500 square feet to be located a minimum of with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- Steps 1/1/19 1/1/20 1/1/21 1/1/22 Notice of Intent to Award contract under the National Joint Powers Alliance 10 feet from the side and rear lot lines. dure. Survey Party Chief $71,616 $73,048 $74,509 $75,999 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the purchase of: Proposed is 3.7 feet. Ordinance allows a You are further advised that if you are Building/Housing Code maximum height of 15 feet for an acces- unable to obtain an attorney you may com- PURCHASING CO-OPERATIVE: National Joint Powers Alliance Contract Inspector $80,462 $82,071 $83,712 $85,386 sory structure. Proposed is 15 feet 6 inches. municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Contract #081716 -NVS and #9434-01 of the County of Venue and that if you (c) Effective January 1, 2019, and thereafter at the dates set forth, the following hourly ITEM: 2019 International Model HV507 SFA; 58,000 LB. GVWR, 177 Eric Muchalski, 909 North Avenue. cannot afford an attorney, you may com- wages shall be paid to those employees hired on or after November 24, 2014: inches CA, cab and chassis equipped with a Galion Model Applicant is seeking approval to retain an municate with the Legal Services Office of 500U-14 Steel Dump Body/Controls and Henke Model 36R10IS existing shed contrary to Section 13.02B2 Classification Effective Effective Effective Effective the County of Venue. The telephone num- reversible snow plow, mount and lights of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance Steps 12/1/19 1/1/20 1/1/21 1/1/22 ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- VENDOR: Mid-Atlantic Truck Centre, Linden, New Jersey. allows a maximum floor area of 150 square 1 $26.00 $26.35 $26.70 $27.05 yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal feet for a shed. Proposed is 300 square 2 $25.30 $25.65 $26.00 $26.35 The Township of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Department of Public Property, 430 Park Services Office 908-354-4340. feet. Ordinance allows a maximum height 3 $24.65 $25.00 $25.35 $25.70 Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 intends to participate in the National Joint THE ACTION has been instituted for the of 10 feet for a shed. Proposed is 12 feet 8 4 $24.00 $24.35 $24.70 $25.05 Powers Alliance Cooperative contract for the purchase of: purpose of foreclosing the following tax inches. 5 $23.35 $23.70 $24.05 $24.40 sale certificate: PURCHASING CO-OPERATIVE: National Joint Powers Alliance Contract 6 $22.70 $23.05 $23.40 $23.75 Thomas & Brittany Moore, 1121 1. A certain tax certificate 16-00229, Contract #081716 -NVS and #9434-01 7 $22.05 $22.30 $22.55 $22.80 Wychwood Road. Applicants are seek- sold on 6/5/2017, dated 6/14/2017, and ITEM: 2019 International Model HV507 SFA; 58,000 LB. GVWR, 177 8 $21.40 $21.65 $21.90 $22.15 ing approval to construct an addition con- was recorded on 6/20/2017 in Book 14289 inches CA, cab and chassis equipped with a Galion Model 9 $20.75 $21.00 $21.25 $21.50 trary to Section 12.04F1, 11.06E6, at Page 4, made by PAUL M. LESNIAK, 500U-14 Steel Dump Body/Controls and Henke Model 36R10IS 10 $20.10 $20.35 $20.60 $20.85 11.06E7, and 11.06E13 of the Land Use Collector of Taxes of ELIZABETH, and reversible snow plow, mount and lights 11 $19.45 $19.70 $19.95 $20.20 Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum State of New Jersey to ACE PLUS LLC VENDOR: Mid-Atlantic Truck Centre, Linden, NewJersey. 12 $18.80 $19.05 $19.30 $19.55 building coverage of 20%. Proposed is and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, ACE 13 $18.15 $18.40 $18.65 $18.90 Information regarding the contract may be found at the Township Clerks Office, 430 23.53%. Ordinance requires a minimum PLUS LLC. This covers real estate located Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 during regular business hours, as well side yard setback of 12.5 feet. Proposed is in ELIZABETH, County of UNION, and SECTION II. as on the Township of Scotch Plains website at: (www.scotchplainsnj.com). 9.06 feet. Ordinance requires a minimum State of New Jersey, known as LOT 1182 Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the The Township of Scotch Plains joined the National Joint Powers Alliance on November rear yard setback of 35 feet. Proposed is BLOCK 10 as shown on the Tax Assess- terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or 14, 2011 as authorized by Resolution No. 2012-171. 33 feet. Ordinance allows a maximum con- ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of ELIZA- inconsistent. It is the intent of the Township of Scotch Plains to make an award to Mid-Atlantic Truck tinuous wall length of 25 feet. Proposed is BETH and concerns premises commonly SECTION III. Centre, Linden, New Jersey on February 19, 2019 pursuant to the following proposal: 34.25 feet. known as 1140-1144 KIPLING ROAD, In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be ELIZABETH, New Jersey. unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this PURCHASING CO-OPERATIVE: National Joint Powers Alliance Contract Jeanne Martel, 250 Seneca Place. YOU, MARYANN DIAZ, are made party ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or Contract #081716 -NVS and #9434-01 Applicant is proposing a one-story addi- defendant to the above foreclosure action invalid. ITEM: 2019 International Model HV507 SFA; 58,000 LB. GVWR, 177 tion contrary to Section 11.09E5 and because on December 4, 2001, a child SECTION IV. inches CA, cab and chassis equipped with a Galion Model 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- support judgment was entered in the Su- This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the 500U-14 Steel Dump Body/Controls and Henke Model 36R10IS nance requires a street side yard setback perior Court of New Jersey, Union County, manner provided by law. reversible snow plow, mount and lights of 20 feet. Proposed is 4 feet 8 inches. by Maryann Diaz against Vito A Covino. VENDOR: Mid-Atlantic Truck Centre, Linden, New Jersey. Ordinance allows a maximum building NOTICE Said judgment was entered as Judgment coverage of 20%. Proposed 20.32%. Contract for this purchase may be viewed online at: (www.scotchplainsnj.com). No. J-348825-2001, CS80864400A. Said The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council of Vendors wishing to participate for purposes of competitive pricing must submit Variances, waivers or exceptions from judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s the Town of Westfield held on January 29, 2019 and was read for the first time. This proposals no later than 10 days following the release of the Public Notice. Submittals may certain site plan details or relief from re- lien. ordinance will be further considered for final passage by said Town Council at the be sent to the Township Clerks Office at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey quirements may be sought as appropriate. DATED: January 25, 2019 Westfield Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New 07076. Plans and application are on file in the Michelle M. Smith, Clerk Jersey 07090 at a meeting beginning at 8:00 PM to be held on February 12, 2019 or at The Township of Scotch Plains is permitted to join a national cooperative purchasing office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Superior Court of New Jersey any time and place to which such meeting may be adjourned. All persons interested will agreement under the authority of (N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 (b) (3). Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. be given the opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. Copies of this ordinance Comment period ends February 14, 2019. may be seen Monday through Friday from Denville Law Center are available at the Office of the Town Clerk, Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East Broad BOZENA LACINA, RMC 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 290 Route 46 West Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Municipal Clerk Linda Jacus Denville, New Jersey 07834 Tara Rowley, RMC TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Board Secretary (973) 586-2300 Town Clerk 1 T - 01/31/19, The Times Fee: $86.70 1 T - 01/31/19, The Leader Fee: $64.26 1 T - 1/31/19, The Leader Fee: $65.28 1 T - 01/31/19, The Leader Fee: $135.66 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 15 Library Invites Adults For Recent Home Sales For more info see: Art and Music Enrichment http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex CLASSIFIEDS Westfield: 01/07/19 $445,000. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch perience includes opening for Stevie Burton S. Goodman, Trust % James CRANFORD ESTATE SALE PRESCHOOL SCIENCE SUB Brad J. and Lisa Deubeck to and Jill Goodman to Flat Iron Iii Plains Public Library invites adults to Wonder. , 29 Brown Terrace Part Time Preschool STEM explore their creative side at multiple The “Learn and Listen” series of- Bradford D. Newman and Kathryn Realty, LLC, 58 Elm Street, $775,000. Rose Dinizo, 234 Seneca Place, 319 Lenox Holdings, LLC to Fri. Feb. 1st & Sat. Feb. 2nd Science Substitute Teacher art and music enrichment programs fers a fun, interactive opportunity to 9:30AM-3:00PM Needed For: Hands On Science, available during February. learn some musical history and hear $885,000. Rolynn Industries, LLC, 319 Lenox Florence K. Reis to Barbara B. Avenue, $1,285,000. Ethan Allen Furnishings, Decor, Lego Engineering & Robotics. Local artist Sandra Cerchio will a performance. The library’s next Lr., Br., Dr., Sets, Sterling Silver, Fit 2 Go, LLC, a provider of offer her monthly drawing class for “Listen and Learn” session will take Lang, 30 Cowperthwaite Square, Fox and Foxx Development, LLC $534,000. to John R. Maher and Jacqueline M. Lamps, Tables, LazyBoy Recliner, preschool enrichment programs adults ages 18 and older on Friday, place in June and will feature the China, Porcelain, KK., HH., Books, onsite at area preschools, is February 1, at 10 a.m. This month’s music of David Bowie. Michael and Erin McMahon to Ramalho, 529 Fairmont Avenue, Adeep Gope Daswani and Brooke $1,167,500. DVD's, Weber Grills, Snowblower, seeking a substitute teacher for session will be entitled “Shoes.” Pre- The Jewelry Making Club, with in- Tools, Clothing +Basement, Science, Lego Engineering & registration is required and space is structor Perthea Brown, will meet at Marie Kenney, 254 Sylvania Place, Kevin and Patricia W. Klofta to $1,051,500. Theresa Zappulla, 801 Stevens Av- Garage and So Much More!!! Visit: Robotics. Must be available before limited. Attendees should bring sketch 10 a.m. on Monday, February 11. Reg- griffinestateandtagsales.com and after 3:00 P.M. for schools in paper, pencils and an eraser. istration is also required for this event. Prominent Properties, Mason and enue, $765,000. Site Contractors, LLC to David A. Bella Builders, LLC to Michael Photos & Info. (908) 447-3044 Union and Essex Counties. Must Music lovers are invited this Sun- The Scotch Plains Public Library have your own transportation. day, February 3, at 2 p.m., for the is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, Cheney, 24 Carol Road, $1,575,000. Siracuse, Jr. and Jeanne Cruz, 711 HUGE WHOLE HOUSE SALE Prominent Properties Mason and Coolidge Street, $1,282,500. Please email your resume with library’s popular “Sunday Sounds” one block from Park Avenue in the FANWOOD relative experience and list all series. This month’s installment will center of the township. To sign up Site Contractors, LLC to David and Pete and Ben, LLC to Ari M. and Darcelle Adler, 225 Golf Edge, Shira J. Kamo, 123 Benson Place, 115 N Martine Ave weekdays you can sub to: Tobi be “Motown: Learn & Listen.” Par- for programs that require registra- 9AM - 4PM Becker: [email protected]. ticipants will learn about the history tion, visit the library’s website, $1,600,000. $1,325,000. Elite Homebuilding, LLC to Amit Eric K. and Linda M. Krasnoo to No Early Birds No phone calls will be returned! of the Motown sound, then listen to scotlib.org. Individuals also may Background check required. singer Stephen Fuller perform some check the website for cancellations and Neetika M. Gandhi, 16 Stanley Jessica Franco and Christopher Burns, Something for everyone Oval, $1,805,000. 1017 Coolidge Street, $740,000. of the hits. Mr. Fuller is an accom- due to inclement weather and for TOOLS basement full; TAX PREPARER plished rhythm and blues, jazz, Ca- more information. Further informa- PPandL Westfield Property, LLC Westfield Grove, LLC to Spring to Broad Realty, LLC, 435 East Broad 999, LLC, 111 Grove Street, East, FURNITURE for all rooms, incl. 8 Tax Preparer, Seasoned lypso and occasional Gospel singer, tion also is available by calling (908) pc rosewood bdrm set, writing whose international performing ex- 322-5007, extension no. 204. Street, $1,325,000. $800,000. Professional. Part-Time, 15-20 Anthony and Debra A. Cerami to Anthony M., Jr., and Lillian A. desk, display cases, cabinets; ART hours per week to work in small John Jude Pisano, 253 Prospect Street, Riccio to Rory Alegria and Michelle WORK originals/posters/other, office. Fanwood accounting firm ‘Painting Nights’ to Benefit $1,900,000. Cristaldi, 671 Carleton Road, frames; COLLECTIONS Steins, seeks a part-time tax preparer for Joanne Hughes, % Fiorino Family $875,000. Statues, Figurines, 300+ BOOKS immediate hire. Trust to Scott Madaski and Aziza Evelyn C. Lamberg to WAGFBFB, 1st/children’s, plates, glass; Requirements: Historic Nitschke House Khasanova-Madaski, 618 Roosevelt LLC and Bella Builders, LLC, 732 DOLLS antique/fashion/artists, -Bachelor's degree in accounting Street, $475,000. body parts, heads, wigs, clothing, -Fluency with Drake (or similar) KENILWORTH — The Kenilworth Summit Avenue, $449,000. the research, preservation and in- Salim and Suzanne Samuel to Howard Grobstein and Elizabeth bears. Lots of electronics, records/ tax software and QuickBooks Historical Society once again will terpretation of the Oswald J. Stephen P. and Deborah L. Nicoll, CDs, lots of household/kitchen -At least five (5+) years of present a series of “Painting Nights” K. Sturgies to 15 Amy Drive, LLC, 15 Nitschke House, local history and 515 Trinity Place, $375,000. Amy Drive, $510,000. items, vintage clothes, more! professional tax and accounting with resident artist Patricia Hubinger culture. For more information, visit Alexander Espasa and Chiara Donna Alfieri to Seung Min Baik FARMWORKERS NEEDED work to benefit the historic Oswald J. kenilworthhistoricalsociety.org. Aguirre to Andrew J. and Carol A. -CPA or EA preferred but not Nitschke House “living history” mu- and Jiyoon Lee, 902 Central Avenue, Mortenson, 515 Trinity Place, $408,000. 17 Temp Farmworkers needed required seum and cultural arts center. The Hist. Soc. to Celebrate 3/8/19 – 11/15/19. Workers will -Strong written and verbal Nitschke House is located at 49 South Chinese New Year perform various duties associated communication skills 21st Street, Kenilworth. County Business Breakfast with planting, cultivating & hand Please provide your availability for The two-hour painting sessions, held KENILWORTH — The Kenilworth harvesting apples according to an interview and salary in the Nitschke House cultural arts Historical Society will host a Chinese supervisor’s instructions. Workers requirements by email: center, give participants of all ages, New Year Celebration at the historic To Feature Lena Cohen will have extensive periods of [email protected]. backgrounds and abilities an opportu- Oswald J. Nitschke House, located at sitting, standing, walking, pushing, Information about our firm can be nity to create unique paintings under 49 South 21st Street, Kenilworth, on COUNTY – The Union County As a masters-level clinician and pulling, repetitive movement, found at www.sg-cpas.com the guidance of a master artist instruc- Sunday, February 10, starting at 2 p.m. Board of Chosen Freeholders has an- corporate trainer, she uses her experi- frequent stooping and lifting 75 tor. The next “Painting Nights with Certified tea specialist and cultural nounced that internationally-known ence to help people focus on self- lbs. Must have 3 months SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS Pat” will take place on Tuesday, Feb- educator Darlene Meyers Perry will corporate trainer Lena Cohen will be development, advancement and ful- experience hand harvesting ruary 5; Thursday, February 21; Tues- provide insight into the history, cus- the featured speaker at the third an- fillment in their careers and in their apples and doing apple orchard St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of day, March 5, and Thursday, March toms and foods of the Chinese New nual Union County Means Business personal lives. Ms. Cohen acquired work & affirmative job references. Westfield is seeking a team of 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Year, which was first celebrated in Networking Breakfast, “Building her knowledge of emotional intelli- May random drug test at enthusiastic and energetic Acrylic paint, brushes, canvases, ancient China to mark the end of Better Business Relationships.” gence partly through the experience employer’s expense. Guaranteed teachers to lead their weekly easels, smocks and other art supplies winter and the beginning of spring. The event will be held on Wednes- of working in the fast-paced news- at least 3/4 of contract hours but children's Sunday School will be provided as part of the $25 Participants will have an opportunity day, February 20, beginning at 8:30 rooms of CBS, including the number- hours will vary according to Program. Primary responsibilities admission price. Participants are asked to enjoy tea along with a sampling of a.m., at the Kean University STEM one television news magazine show weather and crop conditions. include preparing and conducting to arrive by 6:15 p.m. and are invited various foods that are traditionally Building, 1075 Morris Avenue in in the country. Hours may exceed or be less than a 45-minute lesson every Sunday to bring food and beverages. Advance part of the annual Chinese holiday Union Township, and is open to all In Building Better Business Rela- 35 hours. Work tools, supplies, for K-2nd grade or 3rd–5th grade registration is required, as seating is celebration. Union County business owners, man- tionships, she will explore leadership equipment provided at no cost. classes, escorting children into limited. To make reservations for any For nearly 25 years Ms. Perry has agers and entrepreneurs. styles, achieving next-level connec- Housing provided for non- church and joining in worship. of the Painting Nights, to receive in- studied tea with respect to interna- “Ms. Cohen brings a compelling tions, and the importance of diversity commuting workers at no cost. Sunday hours are 9:30-11:30am. formation about future painting ses- tional cultures. She is the owner and message of personal development and and inclusion, among other topics. Transportation & subsistence Teaching will be on a rotating sions and/or to arrange for private president of the online retail store fulfillment to Union County Means Breakfast is included at the event. reimbursed to worker upon schedule. Other responsibilities painting parties, call (908) 709-0434. “The Tea Lover’s Archives.” Business, underscored by her career Pre-registration is required. To regis- completion of 50% of contract or include consulting with the Rector Gift certificates are available. Admission to this program is $20. experiences and her distinguished ter, visit ucnj.org/ucmb. earlier if appropriate. $13.25/hr, and Director of Christian Proceeds will benefit the Advance registration is requested, as record in community action,” Free- Union County Means Business is applicable piece rate depending Formation on current curriculum, Kenilworth Historical Society’s circa seating is limited. For information holder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski said. an initiative of the Union County on crop activity, or current lesson plans and activities. 1880 Oswald J. Nitschke House mu- and reservations, call (908) 709-0434. Ms. Cohen has dedicated her life to Board of Chosen Freeholders, de- applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at Applicants with experience seum and cultural arts center by help- The Nitschke House has an elevator advocating for a life of balance that signed to connect the local business employer discretion. EOE. teaching elementary-aged ing defray the cost of an elevator that and is fully accessible. includes physical health, relation- community with hands-on guidance Worksite in Orleans Co. NY. children and/or Episcopal training makes all levels of the newly-restored Proceeds from this event will ben- ships, mental wellness and spiritual- and resources for growth. For more Applicants report/send a resume will be given preference. Salary is site fully accessible to everyone. efit the Kenilworth Historical Society’s ity. She is an internationally-known information on the Networking to the nearest NJ Career Center $60 per week. Please send cover The Kenilworth Historical Soci- circa 1880 Oswald J. Nitschke House and requested speaker, community Breakfast and other programs, visit office or call 908-412-7980 & ref letter and resume to ety is an independent, volunteer- “living history” museum and cultural activist, sought-after executive coach ucnj.org/ucmb or contact Dean job order #NY1287823. Sandy [email protected]. based, non-profit, tax-exempt, arts center by helping defray operating and author of two books, “Stop, Drop, Mesaros by phone at (908) 659-7412 Knoll Farms – Lyndonville, NY 501(c)3 organization dedicated to and programming costs. and Roll” and “EQ and You.” or email at [email protected]. SHERIFF’S SALE FREELANCERS WANTED SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18004545 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Scotch Plains Library Posts CHANCERY DIVISION Scutari Introduces Bill to Strong, detail-oriented writers UNION COUNTY with professional demeanor DOCKET NO. F-022140-07 Plaintiff:PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION needed to cover local VS. February Book Club Dates Defendant: CRAIG T. CURRIE; UNITED Establish STEM Grant government meetings. Must be STATES OF AMERICA; JAMES HOESLY; able to meet deadlines, know JEFFERSON INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC; SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch unfortunate affair with an Irish rail- JOHN H. HURWITH; CHAMPION WHOLESALE, Plains Public Library invites the com- way conductor, but returns home, TRENTON – Legislation spon- socioeconomic status have on students’ how to write a lead, and take INC.; JOSEPH PORTUESE; SCOTT DEAN; HOWARD COLEMAN; MICHAEL SPATZ; munity to join its book clubs. eventually marries and raises a large sored by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari STEM fluency throughout the coun- an active interest in their beats DEMARIA CAPITAL, L.L.C.; CHINA GLASS in order to develop news U.S.A., INC.; SYLVIA BASCH; JOHN DEMUNCK; On Monday, February 4, at 10 a.m., family in true pioneer style. (D-22nd, Linden), which would es- try. Expanding access to these pro- SEAN FLANNERY; MARISOL CURRIE; CAM- the library will host Bagels & Books, For more information or to register tablish a four-year “New Jersey STEM grams will assist in shrinking the gen- stories. Please email BRIDGE FINANCIAL SEVICES. INC.; SEUNGHO LEE; COSIMO DEMARIA HER where book lovers share their recent for Bagels & Books, go to scotlib.org, Scholars Grant Pilot Program” in the der and ethnic gaps in our workforce...” resume and clips to: HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- SENTATIVES, AND HER, THEIR, OR ANY OF reading experiences with other biblio- email [email protected], call (908) Department of Education, was intro- The program would provide grants [email protected] THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND philes and pick up suggestions for 322-5007, extension no. 204, or stop duced to the Senate last week. to assist school districts in creating or INTEREST; ALICE DEMARIA; JOSEPH DEMARIA; RICHARD DEMARIA future reading. Registration is required. by the Reference Desk. The Scotch “Enhancing the STEM education enhancing STEM (science, technol- Sale Date: 02/20/2019 Writ of Execution: 11/05/2018 The Evening Book Club will meet Plains Public Library is located at programs offered in New Jersey, as ogy, engineering and mathematics) By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution on Monday, February 11, at 7 p.m., to 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block from well as their accessibility, will corre- education programs and increasing goleader.com/subscribe to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- discuss “The Storied Life of A.J. Park Avenue in the center of the town- late to greater success and equality their accessibility for students. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. A.J. Fikry’s ship. amongst under-represented demo- SHERIFF’S SALE in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- life is not at all what he expected it to graphics. It will create a stronger ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18004494 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. be. His wife has died, his bookstore is Food Drive Sunday workforce with more skilled workers SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18004262 CHANCERY DIVISION Ninety-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Six experiencing the worst sales in its and strengthen the economy, overall, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY and 90/100*** $498,956.90. history, and now his prized posses- To Aid Fed. Workers for the state,” said Senator Scutari. CHANCERY DIVISION DOCKET NO. F-004246-18 Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- UNION COUNTY Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, sion, a rare collection of Poe poems, SPRINGFIELD — Saint James the “Statistics show the influence race and DOCKET NO. F-020298-14 VS. State of New Jersey. Plaintiff: MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Defendant: KEITH SIMPSON, INDIVIDUALLY Premises commonly known as: 2096 NEW- has been stolen. Slowly but surely, he Apostle Church and the Township of VS. AND AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ARK AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JER- is isolating himself from all the people SHERIFF’S SALE Defendant: JANE BUTLER; AND DARYL ALLEN D. SIMPSON; KARYNN SIMPSON SEY 07076. Springfield will sponsor a food drive BUTLER A/K/A DARRYL BUTLER A/FA BOROM; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNITED BEING KNOWN as LOT 10, BLOCK 9201 on of Alice Island. Even the books in his to benefit federal employees this Sun- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18004223 DARREL BUTLER, HER HUSBAND; PND STATES OF AMERICA; MRS. SIMPSON, WIFE the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY BANK; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; AND ZOHN & OF KEITH SIMPSON SCOTCH PLAINS. store have become only a sign of a day, February 3, between 9 a.m. and 1 CHANCERY DIVISION ZOHN LLP Sale Date: 02/20/2019 Dimensions: 80.00 feet X 100.00 feet X 80.00 world that is changing too rapidly. UNION COUNTY Sale Date: 02/13/2019 Writ of Execution: 11/02/2018 feet X 100.00 feet. p.m. Non-perishable food items can DOCKET NO. F-004425-18 Writ of Execution: 10/22/2018 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Nearest Cross Street: HETFIELD AVENUE. And then a mysterious package ap- be brought directly to the church, Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public For sale information, please visit Auction.corn SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- at www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 pears at the bookstore. located at 45 South Springfield Av- HOME EQUITY LOANS, INC., HOME EQUITY vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Website is not affiliated with Sheriff’s office. The Afternoon Book Club will LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-HE1 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Advertise subject USA’s right of redemp- enue, Springfield. VS. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- tion: meet on Tuesday, February 19, at 1 Federal employees may pick up Defendant: CAROL L. SHEPPARD, WILLIAM in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Pursuant to 28, U.S.C. Section 2410©, this W. SHEPPARD, STATE OF NEW JERSEY ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. sale is subject to a 120 day right of redemption p.m., to discuss “My Antonia” by items needed on Monday, February Sale Date: 02/06/2019 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred held by the united States of America by virtue of Willa Cather. After the death of her Writ of Execution: 10/17/2018 The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Ten and 72/ the Internal Revenue Service Lien: FEDERAL 4, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Ninety-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Sixty- 100*** $259,110.72. TAX LIENS. immigrant father, Antonia works as Saint James Church. For more infor- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Three and 96/100*** $597,263.96. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- I. LIEN: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE versus CRAIG a servant for neighbors in the farm- mation, call the parish offices at (973) ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, State of UNION, and the State of New Jersey. T. CURRIE AND MARISOL VELAZQUEZ- lands of Nebraska. She leaves for an beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock New Jersey. Tax Lot 46 f/k/a 16 & 17, Block 11402 f/k/a AGUILAR, dated November 4, 2006 and re- 376-3044. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 393 315B corded November 15, 2006 in Book 194, Page ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Midway Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023- Commonly known as 1170 Martine Avenue, 89 in the amount of $109,148.20. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. 1423. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. II. LIEN: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY- The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred TAX LOT # 4, BLOCK # 38. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE versus CRAIG SAGE Plans Support Group Twenty-One Thousand One Hundred Twenty- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Glenwood Road. 0.500 AC. T. CURRIE, dated November 4, 2006 and re- Four and 44/100*** $421,124.44. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 7,344 square Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the south- corded November 15, 2006 in Book 194, Page PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: feet. westerly side line of Martine Avenue, 40 feet from 88 in the amount of $41,129.63. Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, in the Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Eighteen Thou- the southeasterly side line of King Street. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifteen Thou- State of New Jersey. sand One Hundred Fifteen and 75/100*** Mortgage dated January 28, 2018, held by sand Fifty-Four and 96/100*** $515,054.96 to- For Grieving Spouses PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 225 $618,115.75 together with lawful interest and Wells Fargo N.A. in the amount of $101,236.50, gether with lawful interest and costs. Tillotson Road, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. costs. Recorded February 13, 2008, in Book 12411, Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or TAX LOT #10; Block #46. The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Page 691. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, SUMMIT — SAGE Eldercare age 60 and older who have lost a APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 75 feet x 139 assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and as- liens, insurance premiums or other advances will offer a new, free, eight-week spouse in the last year. The support feet. other municipal assessments. The amount due sessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested NEAREST CROSS STREET: Westfield Road. can be obtained from the local taxing authority. municipal assessments. The amount due can be parties are to conduct and rely upon their own bereavement support group begin- group will be led by Kathy Larkin, Taxes: 4th Quarter of 2018 open balance in All interested parties are to conduct and rely obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursu- independent investigation to ascertain whether the amount of $3,465.13* upon their own independent investigation to as- ant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be or not any outstanding interest remain of record ning Tuesday, February 5, for people a Licensed Clinical Social Worker *Plus interest on these figures through date of certain whether or not any outstanding interests subject to the limited lien priority of any condo- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and SAGE’s InfoCare manager. payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water remain of record and/or have priority over the lien minium/homeowner association liens which may closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. and sewer amounts. being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount exist. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the “Adjusting to the loss of a spouse Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Thirty-Three due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thou- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Three and 44/ reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be sand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 31/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall is a life-changing event and an on- 100*** $433,763.44 together with lawful interest entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The $265,969.31 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, going process. During the first year, and costs. Purchaser shall have no further recourse against costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.** Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- the world can feel like a different tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the place to the one who is grieving. At money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court this time, it can be helpful to be with Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to others who are on a similar road to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for share concerns, coping strategies, an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and fellowship as you move for- The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if ward,” said Ms. Larkin. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the The group will meet weekly on Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday afternoons, from 2 to 3:30 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- p.m., and will run February 5 tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. Peter Corvelli tisement. Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli through March 26 at SAGE Sheriff Peter Corvelli Sheriff Sheriff Eldercare, located at 290 Broad Attorney: Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: STERN & EISENBERG, PC Attorney: SHAPIRO & DENARDO - ATTORNEYS PHELAN HALLINAN & DIAMOND, PC Street, Summit. Pre-registration is 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY 1617 JFK BOULEVARD SUITE 407 1 EAST STOW ROAD SUITE B SUITE 1400 required. To register, or for more CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY 08034 MARLTON NEW JERSEY 08053 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19103 information, call Kathy Larkin at (609) 397-9200 (856) 482-1400 (856) 793-3080 (856) 813-5500 4 T - 01/10, 01/17, 01/24 4 T - 01/17, 01/24, 01/31 4 T - 01/24, 01/31, 02/07 4 T - 01/24, 01/31, 02/07 Kathy Larkin (908) 598-5509. & 01/31/19 Fee: $175.44 & 02/07/19 Fee: $195.84 & 02/14/19 Fee: $199.92 & 02/14/19 Fee: $277.44 Page 16 Thursday, January 31, 2019 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION UCC’s Zimmermann Named Vice Chair of NJCCC CRANFORD – In November 2018, owns and manages 195 low-rent fam- Mary M. Zimmermann, Vice Chair of ily, elderly and handicapped housing the Union County College Board of units. The Authority is responsible Trustees, was elected as Vice Chair of for the administrative aspects of the the Executive Committee of the New management, development and reha- Jersey Council of County Colleges bilitation of affordable lower income (NJCCC). housing. Mrs. Zimmermann, a resident of “Mrs. Zimmermann is an asset to Summit, describes herself as a “pro- the Board, and we are fortunate to fessional volun- have her in a lead- teer.” She was first ership position elected to the with NJCCC. She NJCCC Executive is a zealous advo- Committee in No- cate of Union’s vember 2017. students and a Since 2016, Mrs. strong supporter Zimmermann has of community SLIMY SCIENCE...Clara Matus (left) and Julia Thorbun (right) experiment served on the As- colleges as a with slime at McKinley Elementary School on January 24, during its 6th annual sociation of Com- proud graduate of STEM Night. munity College the College her- Trustees’ Diversity self,” stated Committee. In ad- Union’s Board of Courtesy of Christina M. Hinke Successful STEM Night at HISTORY LESSON...Girl Scout Brownie Troop 40706, of Cranford, listened to dition to the time Trustees Chair a presentation given by two Crane’s Ford Chapter Daughters of the American she devotes to Victor M. Richel. Revolution (DAR) members, Barbara Krause and Mary Leonard, pictured, back, Union County Col- Union County McKinley Elementary School from left to right. The troop learned about the two women’s ancestors and about lege, she also vol- College is a pub- the DAR. unteers with many lic comprehensive WESTFIELD — McKinley El- Valeri, who came into my office with ementary School was bustling on Andrea Fleisch six years ago and asked other organiza- Mary M. Zimmermann community col- tions. In 2015, Mrs. lege providing January 24, as 350 students, teachers, if we could create an evening where Zimmermann was quality, afford- parents and community members McKinley could celebrate science,” Brownies Learn About the first recipient of SAGE’s Bob able, accessible educational programs gathered for its 6th annual STEM said McKinley Principal Marc Biunno. Abelson Carry the Torch Award, for that serve the greater Union County Night, co-chaired this year by Valeri A sampling of the STEM stations this her many years as a volunteer to the region. The first of New Jersey’s 19 Sewald and Heather Finn. year: McKinley 5th grade teacher Joe Ancestors of Local DAR Meals on Wheels program, as well as Associate degree colleges, Union There were 15 interactive stations Paradise welcomed eager student as- CRANFORD – Girl Scout Brownie Voorhees family. other community organizations. Mrs. County College has been serving both throughout the school, and each one tronauts to his NASA Mission Control Troop 40706, of Cranford, listened to The Girl Scout troop had lots of ques- Zimmermann also participates in career-minded and transfer-oriented gave students an opportunity to par- room to build paper airplanes. Edison a presentation given by the Crane’s tions for the two women, and were Summit’s “Loaves and Fishes” food students since 1933. The College en- ticipate in an activity based in sci- math teachers Ms. Manzo and Ms. Ford Chapter of the Daughters of the engaged during the 45-minute presen- pantry at St. Teresa of Avila Church, rolls almost 20,000 credit, non-credit ence, technology, engineering, or Torsiello presented Cryptology: Writ- American Revolution (DAR) Thurs- tation. sorting and bagging grocery staples and continuing education students and math. Whether kids were coding in ing and Translating Secret Codes. John day night at the Community Center. “You’re always learning and that is for families in need. is accredited by the Middle States Com- the library, making slime in the gym, Evangelista of Happy Harvest Hydro- Barbara Krause and Mary Leonard, what makes it fun,” Mrs. Krause said Mrs. Zimmermann serves as one of mission on Higher Education. Many or molding bath bombs in the class- ponic Farms taught kids about growing members of the DAR, told of their of being a member of the DAR. five commissioners on the Summit programs lead to the Associate in Arts, room, the participants were learning fresh and healthy produce through sus- own ancestors who have a link to the The DAR has185,000 members in Housing Authority (SHA). The SHA Science and Applied Science degrees. and having a blast. tainable agriculture. McKinley staff American Revolution and about the 50 states and Europe, with 3,000 chap- At one station, McKinley dad Bob members Lauren Caruana, Marybeth organization as a whole. ters, of which 46 chapters are in New Finn and his daughter, McKinley Herits, Valerie Williams, and Lauren Mrs. Leonard, who was also a Girl Jersey, and four chapters are in Union WHS Model UN Club Earns alumna Katie Finn, teamed up to teach Zales presented Slime Science and Scout through to 8th grade in Union, County. The Crane’s Ford Chapter students how to make quicksand. “It’s taught over 200 children how to make said she discovered that her ancestors gives out an award to a Cranford High a non-Newtonian fluid that is neither slime. Westfield High School’s award- Peter Buckley and Grace Chetwood School student with the highest aver- Outstanding Delegation a solid or a liquid,” explained Katie winning robotics team taught students had come to Boston in 1635 by boat age in American History, and also has as she swirled her chalk-white fingers how to build robots. Mr. Kroth from the from England and had later founded given out awards to grade school stu- WESTFIELD — Westfield High “The students participated in wide through the gooey substance she’d Sterling Hill Mining Museum presented the town of Concord. dents. The local chapter has also helped School’s (WHS) Model United Na- ranging debates that were the culmi- just created. glow in the dark rocks. DAR member Barbara Krause has to restore the flagpole that flies high at tions Club won the Outstanding Del- nation of months of research and At another station, Westfield High ancestors who came to the United the Post Office Plaza in the center of egation Award for excelling in all preparation,” said Daniel Farabaugh, School student and McKinley alumna States on the Mayflower. Her ances- Cranford and worked to have the mu- parts of the annual conference held in co-adviser of the WHS Model UN Elizabeth Bielen ran a rousing game Kelly of Westfield tors, she said, are related to the rals in the township hall restored. Hershey, Pennsylvania, from January along with David Della Fera. of Math Baseball (with help from 4 through the 6. Approximately 2,000 Many WHS students received in- fellow McKinley alumna Hannah Named to Dean’s List students from 80 Mid-Atlantic schools dividual recognitions, including: Cherry). Students used their brains WESTFIELD — William F. Kelly attended the conference. Meghan Johnson, Nicolas and their brawn to answer math ques- of Westfield has been named to the SP-F School District Guerrerio, Wyatt Miller, Alexander tions and race to each base. dean’s list in the University of Notre McGrail and Adam Schwartz were The event has become a treasured Dame’s Mendoza College of Busi- Local Students Named recognized as top debaters and named tradition at McKinley since its found- ness for outstanding scholarship dur- Preschool Reg. To Begin Premier Diplomats. ing by Mrs. Sewald and another ing the Fall 2018 semester. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch and 4-year-olds attend the afternoon To W&M Dean’s List Acknowledged for an Outstanding McKinley parent. “We wouldn’t be Students who achieve dean’s list hon- Plains-Fanwood Public School Dis- session from 12:20 to 3:10 p.m. All AREA — The following local stu- First Year were Ashleigh Bahadur, here enjoying science and coming to- ors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 trict will begin accepting preschool classes meet five days per week. dents were recently named to the Jordyn Ives, John DeSena, Shirzad gether as a community if it weren’t for percent of students in their college. applications for the 2019-2020 Tuition for the half-day program Dean’s List at the College of William Mustafa, Gabriella Scipioni, and school year on February 4. The Pre- will be $330 per month. A 10 percent & Mary for the Fall 2018 semester. Olivia Bergman. school Program uses the Creative sibling discount is available. In ad- Ryan Lee of Fanwood; Natalie Caroline Schafer, Alexandra Sica, W+H Community Supports Curriculum, which fosters children’s dition, free or reduced tuition may Marcotullio of Westfield; Olivia Caroline Gallagher and Anna Saber learning through exploration and dis- be available for families who qualify Windorf of Westfield. received recognition for Outstanding covery. Preschool classes are com- per federal guidelines or a district In order to achieve Dean’s List Country Research Paper. MLK Jr. Service Day prised of general education students review. status, a full-time degree seeking un- Officers for this year’s conference AREA — The Green Team at The (EAF), a non-profit organization which and students with special needs, as Applications will be available at dergraduate student must take at least were Julia Colleran, Tomas Taaffe, Wardlaw+Hartridge (W+H) School keeps electronics from being thrown in determined by a district evaluation. all district elementary schools and 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Luke Mizus, Justin Joseph, Brianna in Edison sponsored its second an- a landfill and prepares the donated elec- Applicants must be residents of on the program website Point Average during the semester. Vaca, Andrew Zanfagna, and Austin nual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day tronics for donation to other qualified Scotch Plains or Fanwood. Proof of (www.spfk12.org/preschool) begin- William & Mary is the second old- Chen. of Service Recycling Event at W+H charitable organizations. A large flat residency status and an original birth ning February 4. Please mail all com- est institution of higher learning in Officers chosen to plan, organize on January 21. screen TV was donated to a veteran’s certificate will be required for new pleted applications to the Preschool the United States. and run committees for next year’s Local families donated their gently home. Many of the volunteers took the students enrolling in the program. Office located at 667 Westfield Road, conference are Brianna Vaca, Jordan used clothing, household items, shoes, donated items to the various charities The child’s age as of October 1, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. For addi- Horowitz, Adam Schwartz, Brad toys, books and electronics during the who were overwhelmed with gratitude 2019, will determine placement in a tional information, please contact Hornbeck, Olivia Conti, Eric daylong event. Over 50 volunteers from to the W+H community. 3-year-old or 4-year-old class. Typi- the Preschool Office at (908) 889- Petterway of Fanwood Mordkovich, and Julia Colleran. the W+H community including stu- It was a memorable day with family, cally, 3-year-olds attend the morn- 8600 ext. 3302 or Earns Dean’s List at Elisa Saint-Denis, Mark Johnson, dents from the Lower, Middle and Up- teachers, staff members, and students ing session from 8:35 to 11:20 a.m. [email protected]. and Julia Colleran were selected to per schools worked together to help working together to recycle and give Johns Hopkins Univ. attend the Conference on National sort the items for distribution to various back to those less fortunate. The Green FANWOOD — Felicia Petterway Affairs, a two-week conference in charitable organizations such as Fish, Team members and the W+H commu- of Fanwood earned a place on the North Carolina attended by represen- Inc., Goodwill, nursing homes and more. nity are thankful for all those who do- Westfield Pediatric Dean’s List of the Krieger School of tatives from all 50 states. Donated items such as computers, nated items, volunteered and contrib- Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins The WHS Model UN program is iPads, phones and monitors were deliv- uted their time to help make this a University during the Fall 2018 Se- run in conjunction with the Westfield ered to Electronic Access Foundation successful event. Dental Group mester. Area YMCA. WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENTS FEBRUARY 2019 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-9:00 pm Fri & Sat 9:30 am-5:00 pm Sun 1-5:00 pm Closed February 18 for Presidents’ Day

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The role of the menacing police political intrigue—Tosca—comes chief Scarpia, determined to possess alive in Westfield on Saturday, Febru- Tosca and thwart Cavaradossi, is per- ary 23, at the Presbyterian Church in formed by Todd Thomas who is rec- Westfield, as New Jersey Festival Or- ognized by opera companies and crit- chestra (NJFO) and award-winning ics alike as one of the true baritones soloists perform Puccini’s passionate gracing stages today. and beautiful music in its full glory. Sung in Italian with English Puccini’s irresistible lyric genius has supertitles, the opera is brought to life long made Tosca one of opera’s most with costumes, sophisticated staging breathtaking masterpieces. A cast of and colorful design by Stage Director internationally acclaimed guest per- Maria Todaro. A free pre-concert lec- formers joins ture will be pre- HEALTHY CHOICES...The sixth annual Westfield Municipal Alliance Palooza NJFO to sented at 6 p.m. GO MUSTANGS!...The basketball season has begun at Lincoln School so that Contest finalists were recognized on January 23 at 7 p.m. at the student center at present, acted prior to the per- means it is time for our School Spirit Pep Club to spring into action! The club was Westfield High School. Westfield Public School students and Holy Trinity School and in cos- formance by open to students in grades four through seven and led by Mrs. Benc. Members of students, in grades 1 through 12, created posters, poetry, and PSA’s themed, tume, this grip- Michael Rosin. the club met several times to create banners and posters to display in the gym in “Westfield, We Have Better Things To Do: Healthy Choices, Everyday Choices,” support of the school’s girls’ and boys’ basketball teams. They designed a club tee for substance abuse prevention. ping tale of Mr. Rosin’s love, lust, cor- discussions are shirt, made water bottle shakers, and learned a few cheers that they performed ruption and ul- an engaging from the bleachers. The Pep Club is pictured here sitting in the stands for one of the recent home basketball games, wearing their original tees while cheering for timate struggle way to learn the Lincoln School Mustang teams! Westfield Municipal Alliance for survival. about the “Tosca has Puccini’s mag- long been one nificent opera Recognizes Palooza Finalists of the most and the music Eva Noblezada of Miss WESTFIELD — The sixth annual vember. Each year, in January, the popular op- makers on of- Palooza Contest finalists were recog- finalists are celebrated by their fami- eras in the en- fer. nized on January 23 at 7 p.m. at the lies and other community members. tire reper- Tosca, The Saigon to Perform at Kean student center at Westfield High Finalists’ posters, poetry, and the PSA toire,” said Joseph T. UNION - Kean Stage will welcome Ms. Noblezada, 22, has also been School (WHS). Westfield Public are posted on the Westfield Munici- NJFO Music DeAlessandro Eva Noblezada, star of the 2017 Broad- performing cabaret shows, where she School students and Holy Trinity pal Alliance Facebook page, Director Memorial Op- way revival of Miss Saigon, to Enlow sings a mixture of show tunes as well as School students, in grades 1 through www.facebook.com/ David Wroe. era Concert, is Recital Hall, located at 215 North Av- jazz, blues and alternative music. She is 12, created posters, poetry, and PSA’s westfieldalliance. “Puccini’s presented in enue, Hillside, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, looking forward to performing this show themed, “Westfield, We Have Better The message of the WHS Dream powerful partnership February 1. at Kean Stage. Things To Do: Healthy Choices, Ev- Team, to students, is Confidence, score illumi- with Ray Ms. “It’s a journey eryday Choices,” for substance abuse Choices, Challenges, Changes. The nates the tense Catena of Noblezada will of little Eva’s prevention. Dream Team promotes positive deci- drama at every Union and has appear fresh off musical career The night of recognition was hosted sion-making and healthy choices and step, giving been made her starring role from all the way by the students from the WHS Dream creates programs that provide alter- numerous op- possible in the musical back when I was Team and sponsored by the Westfield natives to underage drinking and drug portunities for Soprano Jenny Schuler through addi- Hadestown at singing songs in Municipal Alliance. Awards to final- use. The mission of the WHS Dream our guest prin- tional generous the National my closet,” she ists were generously donated by the Team complements the mission of cipals to shine.” support of Marty Jeiven, the New Jer- Theatre in Lon- said. “At the end, Albert Anthony Kayal Foundation the Westfield Municipal Alliance to Singing the title role of fiery prima sey State Council on the Arts and the don. I’ll sing some- (AAKF). Also, the WHS Dream Team provide substance abuse prevention donna Floria Tosca is award-winning Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. Hadestown is thing from generously matched each award and education in Westfield schools and to soprano Jenny Schuler who has earned Can’t make the performance on Feb- scheduled to Hadestown.” donated to two local organizations, the broader Westfield community. praise in recent seasons for her power- ruary 23? NJFO’s Tosca will also be transfer to During the Imagine and the Westfield Rescue For more information, please visit ful vocalism and compelling stage art- presented on Sunday, February 24, at Broadway, with cabaret show, Squad. www.westfieldnj.gov/wma, or con- istry. Lauded for his distinctive timbre 3 p.m. at Drew University in Madison. previews begin- she speaks The Palooza Contest is announced tact Louise DeDea at and magnetic stage presence tenor Kirk Tickets for both concerts ($30 to ning March 22. openly to her annually in October during National [email protected] or Dougherty makes his NJFO debut in $76, students under 18 are $15) are The cast has not audience about Red Ribbon Week and entries are Kerri Oligino at the role of revolutionary artist Mario available online at been an- the realities of a typically due before the end of No- [email protected]. Cavaradossi. With a sound combining www.njfestivalorchestra.org. Tickets nounced. Could theater career clarity, strength and integrity, Mr. may also be purchased by calling the the Tony Award and offers up ad- Dougherty is one of the most exciting box office (908) 232-9400. nominee be on vice to those on the bill? Eva Noblezada the same path. “I’m always “I’ve seen POPCORN Mark Hyczko to Conduct the last to know,” she said. mental health issues, like anxiety and Stan & Ollie Ms. Noblezada was “discovered” by eating disorders,” she said. “Nobody casting director Tara Rubin when she tells you the dangers of this industry. “Old Fat & Skinny” Steeple Concerts at St. Paul’s placed fifth in the 2013 National High People think once they get to Broad- 4 popcorns WESTFIELD — St. Paul’s Episco- He has served as music director and School Musical Theatre Awards, also way that everything will be perfect. The pal Church in Westfield has announced conductor of NBCO since 2012. In known as the Jimmy Awards. Then 17, people you admire still do not think One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent the Steeple Concert Series, comprised addition, he currently teaches at the she auditioned for and won the lead role they’re perfect and they never will. of three upcoming Contemporary/Clas- Mason Gross School of the Arts at of Kim in Cameron Mackintosh’s Lon- Don’t compare yourself to other people. We cherish the vanity. Though of sical events to which the music-loving Rutgers University and is choir direc- don revival of Miss Saigon. Just focus on your own craft. That will By Michael S. Goldberger course unimportant insofar as measuring film critic public is cordially invited. First on the tor and organist at Temple B’nai Or in After earning rave reviews in Miss carry you farther in life.” the intrinsic talent of a comedy team, it is Steeple Concerts program is The New Morristown. In 2015, he began the Saigon, Ms. Noblezada took on the Tickets for Eva Noblezada are $25 to Stan & Ollie, director Jon S. Baird’s nonetheless our unspoken wish that the Brunswick Chamber Orchestra successful NBCO@Zimmerli SALON role of Éponine in Les Misérables. $40. Tickets can be purchased at the Kean lovingly responsible biopic about Stan two, usually in contrast to their stage (NBCO), who will perform their es- lecture series (Rutgers) to promote Ms. Noblezada has wrapped pro- Stage Box Office in Wilkins Theatre on Laurel and Oliver Hardy, the world’s behavior, be true friends in real life. While most famous comedy duo, convivially Neil Simon put a cynical, roundabout teemed “Transcendence” concert on NBCO’s innovative programming of duction on the film Yellow Rose, co- Kean’s Main Campus, 1000 Morris Ave., invites you to bask in its embracing no- edge to it in his semi-biographical The Saturday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. at St. contemporary classical works focusing starring Salonga and country singer Union, by phone at (908) 737-7469 or tions of love, friendship, loyalty and sense Sunshine Boys (1975), about vaudeville Paul’s. All are welcome to attend. on the works of living composers. Dale Watson. online at www.keanstage.com. of duty. The passion is such that, feeling duo Smith and Dale, Mr. Baird, working The concert title, “Transcendence,” Mr. Hyczko received his Master’s protective of the boys, I couldn’t help from Jeff Pope’s screenplay, is sympa- reflects NBCO’s wish to “reframe clas- Degree in Piano from The New School’s fantasize that if I should become king I’d thetically indulgent. Spoiler or not, we sical music and explore the mystical Mannes College of Music (NYC). He make it a law that, once the talent in just couldn’t stand it if we discovered that minimalism” of three contemporary also holds degrees in both music and Master Classes in Dance question was universally adored by the behind the paycheck Stan and Ollie actu- composers: Henryk Górecki, whose chemistry from Rutgers University. public, the enthusiasm was not to dimin- ally disliked each other. “Harpsichord Concerto, Op.40” is fea- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is lo- ish, unless of course said entertainer ei- But while in this manner pleasing our Offered by NJPAC ther colluded with the Russians, repeat- sense of values, the interaction between tured; Arvo Pärt, whose “Tabula Rasa” cated at 414 East Broad Street in edly lied to the American public or was these national treasures goes far beyond is also featured; and Sir John Tavener, Westfield. Parking is free. Tickets at the AREA—Young dancers will have a day, March 2 from noon to 2 p.m. is led disgustingly narcissistic. just a tale of names that could be uttered whose “Mahashakti” will make its North door are $25 (adults) and $10 (stu- chance to learn from masters in their by Lyvan Verdecia, born in Havana, Of course Stan and Ollie, who are little in the same sentence as Chaplin and American debut on Saturday, Febru- dents), or purchase discounted Steeple field of dance. Master Classes at Cuba. Graduated from the National more than a vague name to most audi- Keaton without compunction. Gadzooks, ary 9 at St. Paul’s. Concert Series tickets online at NJPAC Arts Education bring in some Ballet School of Cuba and joined the ences under 50, wouldn’t dare commit man, this is the stuff of great philosophers NBCO’s conductor, Mark Hyczko, is www.steepleconcerts.org. Concert at- of the dance industry’s top choreogra- ranks of the National Ballet of Cuba any of the aforementioned sins against since time immemorial…the idea of also the new music director at St. Paul’s. tendees are invited to a gala reception phers, educators, and dancers for spe- through December 2014. In 2017, Mr. society. But sorrowfully, me not being friendship itself…the essence of He succeeds Charles M. Banks who, after the event. For more information, cialized two-hour classes. Intermedi- Verdecia was awarded a Princess Grace king, and the whims and wiles of things gregariousness…the very DNA of civili- following an exemplary 32-year career contact Mr. Hyczko at (908) 232-8506, ate and advanced dancers ages 13 – 18 Award in Dance. He is a current com- entertainment being as fickle as they are, zation. the prologue to the film starkly notes that While billionaires may find solace in at the church, retired in June 2018. ext. 10. are invited to register. The cost is $10 pany member at Ballet Hispánico. while at the pinnacle of their interna- the sizeable balance their bankbooks per class. Modern Dance on Saturday, March tional success in 1937, by 1953 when the show, anyone who’s lived at least a little Hip Hop Dance on Saturday, Febru- 30 from noon to 2 p.m. is led by pair launch a comeback concert tour across time in this world knows that real wealth ary 2 from noon to 2 p.m. is led by Ana Carolyn Dorfman, choreographer Europe, they are practically unknown. is having made at least one true friend “Rokafella” Garcia, a New York City and founding Artistic Director of We join them at this watershed juncture before the fat lady sings. They care just as native who has represented hip hop Carolyn Dorfman Dance. Touring as they valiantly struggle to resurrect much whether you’ve broken your arm or dance professionally over the span of nationally and internationally, her their careers and establish a proper legacy. were saddened because the cobbler rang two decades. She is a current artist in company presents immersive per- I and my Baby Boomer ilk were intro- the death knell on your favorite pair of residence at the American Tap Dance formance and teaching residencies duced to the legends via morning and shoes. Watching these great comics try- midafternoon movie shows on TV in the ing to iron out their differences and pre- Foundation and an adjunct professor in diverse communities to share art ’50s, when stations rented their films at serve a very special relationship in spite at The New School. and process that can build connec- bargain basement prices. We immedi- of the challenges wrought by a changing Latin Afro Cuban Dance on Satur- tion and human understanding. ately loved them and claimed them for world becomes a very personal experi- our generation, and I’ve little doubt that ence as you find yourself warmly con- their iconoclastic, individualistic hijinks, templating your own Stan or Ollie. usually at the expense of polite society, Stan & Ollie, rated PG, is a Sony The 2019 Weiss Family Jazz had no small part in freeing our minds for Pictures Classics release directed by Jon Photo courtesy Mark Hyczko, NBCO the social revolution we would wage in S. Baird and stars John C. Reilly, Steve ENCORE…On Saturday, February 9, at7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church the 1960s. Coogan and Shirley Henderson. Run- in Westfield, new Music Director Mark Hyczko (center, standing) will conduct Series* opens with the To my wife Joanne in the pre-politi- ning time: 97 minutes. The New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra in the first of three Steeple Concerts. cally correct era of her childhood, refer- ring to Laurel and Hardy as “Old Fat and Dave Braham Trio Skinny” differentiated them from the more contemporary, also great but perhaps not At the Westfield Memorial Library as ingenious, Abbott and Costello, or, CDC Theatre presents “New Fat and Skinny.” Hence, even though we now partake only rarely in an Saturday, February 9 at 2:00 pm occasional screening of a Laurel and Hardy film on TCM, the spark is quickly *The Series was established with a bequest from Joseph and Dorothy Weiss relighted. We share a past. So as the story to the Westfield Memorial Library Foundation unwinds it’s a bit difficult to witness the post-1937 trouncing, much of it con- ducted by Philistine, showbiz bigwigs and their stooges. Alas, they fight the good fight…sheer talent and gumption their weapons. Pow- erfully emotive performances by Messrs. John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan as Hardy and Laurel, respectively, are such that not only do they genially affect devotees, but FEB. 15 - MAR. 2, 2019 probably also go a long way to roping in and causing a similar disgruntlement among members of the Great Unwashed Fri. & Sat. - 8pm who serendipitously decide to see this film. What newbies might not realize as Sun. Feb. 24 - 2pm their empathy is aroused is just how star- tlingly accurate Reilly and Coogan’s ac- Come for a jazzy afternoon! cents and appearances are. Hardly five minutes of the movie had elapsed before I was predicting an Oscar nomination for Mark Coulier’s metamor- Open to WML and MURAL phic transformation of Mr. Reilly to Oliver cardholders. Sign up online at Hardy. Furthermore, if either Mr. Reilly 78 Winans Ave. Cranford, NJ Get tickets online for best price or Mr. Coogan missed an inflection or a www.wmlnj.org and click on the nuance, you’d have to be a close relative 908-276-7611 cdctheatre.org It’s your Library … Calendar link, or call of either title character to know it. But the make the most of it 908.789.4090 option 0. two actors’ greatest achievement, aside 550 East Broad Street It’s your Library … make the most of it from emulating to a T the signature shtick Made possible by funds from the Union County OƏce of Cultural & Heritage Aƌairs, their characters made famous, is in char- a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Westfield www.wmlnj.org 908.789.4090 acterizing the depth of their friendship. Page 18 Thursday, January 31, 2019 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Band Returns to Stage at Crossroads, Is Chronicled in Biopic Storybook Characters Live Happily Ever After in Washington Show father, as well as a timely line about property tax reassessment. While Mr. Tessitore has never writ- ten a script before, he had partici- pated in theatrical productions in high school and college, as well as previ- ous Washington School Shows. “After participating the past four years prior, I have a strong apprecia- tion for the ideas, concepts and struc- ture we like to follow,” Mr. Tessitore told The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. He believed many children were only familiar with the Disney version of fairytales and wanted to call atten- tion to the other classics, which “have important meaning and messages that still resonate today.” The show also traditionally in- cluded an entertaining couple’s num- ber (“Sway”) and men’s number that ONE STEP BACK...A new documentary One Step Back will be screened with a talk back afterwards at the Rialto in Westfield historically features them dressed in on Saturday, February 2, at 5 p.m. The film takes viewers on a journey of the local band Splooge as they push towards their Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times drag. This year, the guys changed it dreams of stardom. Splooge will also perform at Crossroads in Garwood on Friday night, February 1. A STORYBOOK ENDING...Harry Potter (Sheila Wiggins, right) hatches a plan up by donning wigs and skirts during with storybook friends to save classic children’s literature during the Washington Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” and then By CHRISTINA M. HINKE guitarist Mike Novy and bassist Jeff these local bars where you feel a School Show Happily Ever After at Roosevelt School this past weekend. sporting hip-hop garb for Drake’s “In Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Phillips, and on drums is Drew Koski. kinetic energy that extends from the My Feelings,” to show off more com- WESTFILED – After a more than Mr. Ventrella followed the band in voice of Mr. Diaz and the sound of the By CHRISTIE STORMS up a whole stage full of witches in plex dance skills. decade-long hiatus from regularly per- 2003-2004 in New Jersey, shooting instruments to the crowd. “We learned Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times what was one of the standout dance The talented band paid tribute to forming, local band Splooge is mak- much of the film in Plainfield, a lot and it was a lot of fun,” Mr. Diaz WESTFIELD — With technology numbers of the show. Cloaked in red musical artists in memoriam before ing a comeback this Friday, February Kenilworth and Westfield, where the said of playing in Ireland. becoming such a big influence in and black hooded capes for Taylor the show and during intermission. 1, when they will perform new music, band members live, and on tour at In between making music, the band children’s lives, is there still a place for Swift’s “Look What You Made Me This year, they highlighted Dolores as well as some old favorites at their Crossroads, Maxwell’s in Hoboken members all have regular jobs to pay classic storybook tales? The answer Do” and illuminated by ominous red O’Riordan of the Cranberries with a former stomping grounds— the bills, but making music is was a resounding “yes” as performed lighting that didn’t miss a beat, it powerful rendition of “Dreams.” Crossroads, located on North what defines them, and the film by the Washington School Players pro- seemed the destruction of books was Mr. Tessitore praised the collabo- Avenue in Garwood. This is in narrows in on this path. duction Happily Ever After at imminent. rative team behind the show, particu- anticipation of a new documen- “It’s nice to still be together Roosevelt School this past weekend. But this was a Washington School larly directors Amanda Ayers and tary of the band entitled One and make music,” said Mr. Diaz, Set in Westfield, the show focused on Show, where heroes never give up Sabina Schuttevaer for “running with Step Back that chronicles the who is now married with three two junior librarians, aptly named after and good always triumphs over evil the script while still respecting the band’s aspirations to make a sons, holds a regular job and authors Jacob Grimm and Beverly (while keeping the music coming). writing process that went into it.” name for themselves. bartends over at River and Rail Cleary (Scott DeVito and Meghna Inspired by his daughters’ love of He also expressed appreciation to Clips of the movie directed in Cranford one night a week. Kaushik). They aimed to stop the evil princesses (with plenty seen through- his family for “putting up with” him, by Peter Ventrella, who grew “Life takes you on different jour- witch—er, senior librarian—from de- out the show), writer Anthony including his mother who served as up in Westfield, will be shown neys,” Mr. Diaz said, yet he is stroying classic children’s books to Tessitore managed to incorporate both inspiration throughout this difficult in between sets when Mr. still out there writing new songs make way for a new technology center. kid-friendly humor, as well as barbs year as his father passed away after Ventrella will also talk a bit and releasing a new album. Played delightfully wicked by co- that made adults chuckle. prolonged illness. about the film. While it’s been 15 years producer Danielle Michaeli, senior Kids seemed particularly delighted Happily Ever After was produced Then, on Saturday, February since Mr. Ventrella began film- librarian Hilda Broom plotted and to see dance moves from the uber- by Kami Carulli, Matt Kennedy, 2, at 5 p.m. Mr. Ventrella will screen and then off to Ireland. ing, he came back recently to finish schemed, manipulating the town popular video game “Fortnite,” espe- Danielle Michaeli and John Moshier. One Step Back at the Rialto in Westfield, “The Ireland section of the film the film, and see where the band had council to vote in her favor. cially during the annual teachers’ num- The show is always written, di- followed by a talk back with the direc- was completely unexpected,” Mr. left off. Rather than give it all away, This sent Grimm and Cleary in ber where the real-life Washington rected and performed by Washington tor and the band members. Ventrella told The Westfield Leader it’s best to watch the documentary. search of help and eventually to Fan- School principal (as one of the Seven School parents and staff. It serves as If you haven’t heard of the band, and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood One Step Back is available on DVD tasia, where classic storybook char- Dwarfs) and staff “flossed.” their largest fundraiser annually, rais- the sound is reminiscent of R.E.M. Times. The opportunity of a lifetime at www.onestepbackthemovie.com and acters reside. They collectively had Characters Peter Pan (co-producer ing approximately $30,000, which is mixed with Alice in Chains, as vocal- came when “an Irish musician on will be for sale at Crossroads on Friday, just the right mix of humor, capable John Moshier) and the Beast (Mr. allocated by the Parent Teacher Or- ist Tommy Diaz from Westfield de- vacation in Westfield heard the mu- or for rent at iTunes, Google Play and singing voices and adept dance moves Tessitore) brought the funny for ganization (PTO) for classroom re- scribes in the film. They play all origi- sic, liked it and offered to hook them Amazon beginning February 12. to threaten Ms. Broom’s plans. adults, incorporating movie quotes sources, teacher grants, school en- nal music, with the lyrics written up with promoters he knew in Dublin,” Splooge is set to take the stage at Cross- Pushed to the brink, she conjured from A Few Good Men and The God- hancements and additional programs. mostly by Mr. Diaz, music written by Mr. Ventrella said. It’s in the heart of roads at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 1.

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BLUE DEVILS LODER, MILLER, SIMPSON WIN KEY BOUTS; COUGAR BENCIVENGA, DORAN WIN Blue Devils Surprise Cougars in Wrestling Showdown, 51-18

By DAVID B. CORBIN Blue Devils at 4-0, so the win ranked CJ Composto up to 132- setback. Spread Eagle (Banana Split). The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pushed Westfield to the top of lb, while Silber certified at 126- Theo Dardia also did his job at ref slapped the mat for a pin but Jammed packed house, an in- the ladder. lbs thus giving Westfield a defi- 145-lb when he limited Conor it was Roper, who apparently genious maneuver, key bouts all The ingenious maneuver be- nite edge to win all five of the Halpin to just a 5-1 decision but pinned himself and Scanlan was won in favor of one team, mini- gan in the very first bout of the lower classes. the Cougars managed to take awarded the win. mizing bonus points to oppo- evening at 132-lbs. Before the Smith was bumped up a weight their only lead of the evening Key match-ups were slated for nents and a stunning surprise match, the Blue Devils were vir- class but Composto wasted very when AJ Bencivenga pinned Mike the next three bouts, beginning ending in one key bout earned tually assured of winning the little time getting six team points Price in 34 seconds with a head at 170-lb where Cougar Evan the Westfield High School wres- lower four weight classes plus when he pinned Colin Murray throw at 152-lbs. Kanterman (2nd in the UCT) tling team a decisive 51-18 vic- reaping big bonus points. But the with an arm bar stack in 54 sec- Now the surprise ending bout squared off with Jordan Simpson tory over the hosting Cranford 132-lb class would be a tossup onds. Next at 138-lbs, Blue Devil of the evening! Cougar Ky’ell (3rd in the UCT). Simpson was Cougars on January 25. Both with Cougar Dean Smith having Anthony Ciotta trailed Jack Roper faced off with Luke Scanlon ready, won a scramble for a teams entered the showdown edged Jeremy Silber, 5-3, for Korzeneski, 9-2, entering the at 160-lbs. Roper began with a takedown and added a nearfall. unbeaten in the Union County third in the Union County Tour- third period and was in danger of double-leg takedown then In the second period, Simpson Conference Watchung Division nament (UCT). Blue Devil Head yielding bonus points. However, clamped Scanlan in a cradle but rammed Kanterman with a with the Cougars at 5-0 and the Coach Glen Kurz jumped state- Ciotta escaped and added a bar- Scanlan managed to fight it off double-leg tackle then pinned rel roll takedown. Korzeneski until the buzzer sounded. Scanlan him with a Turk/half nelson in answered with a switch reversal got a takedown in the second 3:48 to give Westfield an 18-12 See & Subscribe at but Ciotta escaped and added period then added a head-and- lead. BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo another takedown to yield just arm takedown early in the third. Fire was in the eyes of Blue three team points with an 11-8 Roper escaped, added a shrug Devil Tim Miller when he faced Submit commentary and items for publishing. takedown then put Scanlan on Justin Alpaugh-McLean at 182- Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste his back with a devastating CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, January 31, 2019 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Westfield Blue Devils ‘Surprise’ Cranford Cougars, 51-18, in Wrestling Showdown lbs. Miller exercised a single-leg (3rd UCT) battled through a knotted, 1-1, with less than 20 move and added a step-over re- setting. We did OK against trip takedown and added a duck scoreless first period. Loder seconds remaining, Cougar Kevin versal and a nearfall to defeat Rahway. Tonight we really under takedown in the first pe- earned a penalty point, an es- Shriner got a takedown but Jon Will Fernandez, 9-4. With the wrestled like a team. Theo riod. He then took a 7-1 lead with cape and a spin-behind takedown Heard quickly reacted with a team victory in hand, Luke Hoerle [Dardia] stepped up, Ciotta an escape and another takedown. in the second period. Blevins es- Peterson roll and held on for a worked his repertoire of stepped up. That set the tone. “Lot of energy going in there. caped in the third but Loder re- five-point move and a 6-3 win. takedowns and tilts and added a Jon Heard didn’t wrestle a great The team was on a roll. Scanlan sponded with a five-point Entering the lower four weight nice throw-by reversal to amass match but he wrestled a full picked up six. Jordan picked up takedown-to-back move to claim classes, it would be all Westfield. a 20-5, 3:04 tech fall over Pat match. Sometimes that will get six. I wanted to continue it. I a 9-1 major decision. Luke Jacobs pinned Ronan Wa- Kalnins at 120-lbs. us by. We are going to go home slowly built up a lead. I don’t “He beat me last year, so he ters in 2:21 with an arm bar/half “It was mostly front heads feeling good.” think he liked being on bottom,” was on my list. In the first period, nelson at 106-lbs. At 113-lbs, [takedowns]. Coming into it I BOUT SEQUENCE: Miller said. I went to wear him down, work Quinn Gimblette began with a knew he was hard to pin, so my 132: — Composto W p Murray :54 But when McLean answered on my hand fighting and set the four-point barrel roll-to-back coaches told me, ‘just go for the 138: — Korzeneski C d Ciotta 11-8 with a takedown, Miller ramped tone. I kept my mindset mental- tech, practice your takedowns’. 145: — Halpin C d Dardia 5-1 152: — Bencivenga C p Price :34 up into an even higher gear to ity in the second and third peri- Support Local Journalism When I got out there on the mat, 160: — Scanlan W dp Roper 5:31 eventually pinned him in 4:45 ods. I kept hearing my coaches, his head was so low, so I knew I 170: — Simpson W p Kanterman 3:48 with a half nelson/wrist combo. ‘one more, one more’. So I kept couldn’t get the legs. So I went for 182: — Miller W p McLean 4:45 “I was working a lot of pinning going, let him up, lift him up and his head and worked my offense 195: — Loder W md Blevins 9-1 combinations. None of them were right to his back. I wanted to get from there,” Hoerle explained. 220: — Doran C p Vicuna 3:18 working out. After he took me the pin but he rolled out,” Loder In the final bout, Silber re- 285: — Heard W d Shriner 6-3 down, I picked up the pace and described. ceived a forfeit. 106: — Jacobs W p Waters 2:21 realized I should be pinning this The Cougars got their final team “I would say pretty much ev- 113: — Gimblette W d Fernandez 9-4 120: — Hoerle W tf Kalnins 20-5 3:04 kid. I guess the half wore him points when Matt Doran pinned erybody did their job tonight, 126: — Silber W won forfeit down to the point he couldn’t Kevin Vicuna in 3:18 with a half- which is what we need,” Coach fight it,” Miller explained. nelson/tight waist at 220-lbs. Kurz expressed. “We went into At 195-lbs, Blue Devil Brendan Another key bout went Westfield’s Rahway last week. That was our Probitas Verus Honos Loder (1st UCT) and Zach Blevins way at 285-lbs. With the score goleader.com/subscribe first real test in a dual meet Page S-3 Thursday, January 31, 2019 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Blue Devils Control the Boards; Top Cranford Lady Cougars in Basketball, 43-34 Page S-18 Thursday, January 31, 2019 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Residents Seek Answers On Traffic From ‘Reimagining’ By MICHAEL BONACCORSO propose 19 buses “to be put on the was presented with a proclama- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader streets of Cranford,” Mr. Acosta tion recognizing his 10 years of CRANFORD – Several residents stated. service to the Cranford Public Li- asked the township committee “The traffic is so horrendous,” brary board. Mr. Starkey is a “life- at Tuesday’s meeting for their said Mr. Acosta, describing the long Cranford resident” and chair- insight and purview regarding expected impact buses will have man of the Swim Pool Advisory the impact “Reimagining on downtown rush-hour traffic Board, stated Mayor Giblin. Cranford” will have on traffic, coupled with traffic from new hous- “Having been long involved with neighborhoods and related in- ing developments. the Rotary Club, we wish him well creased school-budget costs. The Cranford neighborhoods are in his future endeavors,” Mayor The board of education pro- “known” historically for Giblin said. posed “Reimagining Cranford” or “walkability” by students to a “It has been a pleasure to be a a “10-plan” outline providing al- nearby school. The proposed part of the library board for 10 ternative busing, school redis- “Reimagining” plan would elimi- years. We’re fortunate to have tricting, and a school centraliza- nate the neighborhood relevance such great trustees and a great Courtesy of Bill Klimas tion plan, stated resident Chris to the education system, stated library. Libraries are an important FINAL STAND...The old Alcoa Building, that later became Casale Industries in Acosta. Mayor Patrick Giblin said Mr. Acosta. foundation of the community,” Mr. Garwood on South Avenue, is demolished to make way for the 298-unit apart- other than furthering a beneficial “I represent the people of Cran- Starkey said. ment development. The last bit of the old paper factory on North Avenue is also relationship with the school ford. Please reach out to me with Michael Venditti, Marya in it's final death throws. The Aeolian Building, which once housed a facility board, the township committee any questions or concerns,” Com- Helmstetter and Barbara Krause where world famous pipe organ pipes were manufactured, is to be razed soon to does not oversee school bud- missioner Mary O’Connor re- were approved as mayoral ap- also make way for housing units. gets, strategic plans and long- sponded. pointments to environmental com- term capital expenditure plans. Resident Lauren O’Brien said po- mission. As associate members Mayor Giblin stated that any ma- lice and fire department response their terms are for one year. Neighbors Ask For Help jor changes requiring extra fund- times will be hindered by the in- Mayor Giblin recognized Saint ing from taxpayers for the board creased traffic the school buses Michael School’s 90th anniversary. of education or the school system will create. He also stated that the township To Stop UCC Cell Tower is voted on during election time “We have put our trust and con- committee wanted to acknowl- through a referendum. A referen- fidence in you,” said Ms. O’Brien, edge and wish resident Isadora By PAUL J. PEYTON a distributed antenna system or dum would be a separate “yes-or- who asked the township commit- Washington a happy 100th birth- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader DAS. He said DAS includes an no” vote by Cranford residents to tee for its support in analyzing the day. CRANFORD — A group of Cran- antenna on the roof and anten- allow the board to seek additional downsides the proposed Township Attorney Ryan Cooper ford residents again pleaded with nas inside a building to provide tax dollars to fund its plan. “Reimagining” plans could have said the municipality has settled the Union County Freeholder cell reception. The board of education cannot on the community. with the Ben Elazar family for the Board last Thursday to do what it “There are also plans for them spend additional funds or levy ad- “There is no reason the township sum of $300,000. Initially, the can to stop construction of a to build a new parking garage so ditional taxes without “voter ap- committee could not take up a township was dismissed from a 140-foot cell tower on the they could put more antennas on proval,” Mayor Giblin stated. discussion,” Mayor Giblin said. lawsuit involving the Elazars and Cranford campus of Union County top of that or any other build- Mayor Giblin said the “10-plan” Deputy Mayor Ann Dooley said Carolynn Laundry Inc. after con- College (UCC). ings,” he said. proposal from his “understand- the police department and fire taminants from Macrietta Clean- Ray Licata said the cell tower Mr. Licata said the college plans ing” is still being discussed department have not provided ers, Inc., better known as Swan would be 230 feet from the near- to expand cell-phone coverage amongst board of education mem- feedback on any of the proposed Custom Cleaners, had incurred est residences on Princeton Road. from the campus on Springfield bers who are seeking public feed- plans “yet.” personal injury for the Elazars, He cited studies by the National Avenue all the way to the Cranford back and input from other signifi- Commissioner Thomas Hannen, stated Mr. Cooper. Toxicology Program (NTP) for the train station on North Avenue. cant professionals associated with Jr. said residents will continue to The township will be indemnified U.S. Department of Health and “This is an educational institu- the board of education operations. be able to provide impact as one of for its losses paid to the Elazars by Human Services National Toxi- tion. Why are they concerned “I am banging my head against the 10 proposed plans is selected. the dry-cleaning establishment as cology Program (NTP) and the about cell coverage to residents the wall. Sixty percent of taxes go Mr. Hannen said he assumes resi- determined by court order, stated Ramazzini Institute in Italy which of Cranford all the way down to to the board of education,” Mr. dents will be able to express opin- Mr. Cooper. In the interim, the show that cell-tower radiation the train station?” Mr. Licata Acosta said. ions to the board of education township liability policy will cover “has health effects.” asked. “The answer is money,” Mr. Acosta said seven of the 10 based on a chosen plan’s “cost” 70 cents on every dollar. Cranford Mr. Licata said Verizon’s con- he said, noting UCC will get “Reimagining” plans involve a and direction. was ordered to pay the Elazars, tract with UCC, approved by the $34,000 a year for the next 25 “busing component.” The plans In other business, Joseph Starkey stated Mr. Cooper. college board in October, includes CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-19 Thursday, January 31, 2019 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Neighbors Seek Help to Stop UCC Cell Tower Westfield Mayor’s Update years, and that Verizon would residential community.” told Ms. Horne that if she has any profit by selling the tower in the Marietta Horne of Princeton information to support her alle- Opening Remarks Jan. 29 years ahead. Road questioned why UCC is “be- gation, “you should report it to The college has said the cell ing allowed to circumvent public the Union County Prosecutor’s It has been a very active two had the pleasure of swearing in tower is sought to ensure all em- opinion and safety and allowed Office and let them look at it. If weeks, with a highlight being at their Dinner Dance on Satur- ployees and students have cell unfettered commercial develop- you don’t, you should stop what didn’t happen, and that was day night. A special shout out to coverage for emergency mes- ment on public property.” She spreading those kind of rumors, the predicted snow storm last EMS Chief Sergio Guzman and sages in the event of a campus- said the tower would be located because that’s what they are at weekend. Although we were Scheduling Lieutenant Tremaine wide emergency such as an ac- within 500 feet of her bedroom. this point. salted and ready, I’m glad we Ellis who are fixtures at almost tive shooter. Currently, there are She also alleged a “relationship “I don’t think its fair to the (UCC) can save it for another day, hope- all of our town events. areas where there is no cell-phone between the president of the col- president (Margaret McMenamin) fully not tonight! RVL ONE SEAT RIDE The Raritan coverage, UCC staff has said. lege, the governing board and or the board members,” he added. TROOP DEPLOYMENT The last Valley Line Mayor’s Alliance is Freeholder Angel Estrada asked the directors of Verizon,” saying “I’m listening as the other free- two weeks were filled with sev- continuing to advocate for one Mr. Licata to provide copies of “when brought to light,” the “con- holders are listening (to residents’ eral moving events, beginning seat ride service, and now we are the reports he cited, noting that sequences” of such a relation- concerns). But it is a Union County with not one, but two, farewell working with our state senators none of the information he has ship “would be much more seri- College decision. ceremonies at the Armory for the to pressure NJ Transit to acceler- read “are binding that there is ous than ethical violations.” “I urge the residents in the area two Cavalry troops that were ate the restoration of the off any danger or impact to people Freeholder Estrada said he was to try to constrain their remarks deploying for a year to the Horn peak one seat ride that was taken in general.” “really just amazed” at Ms. to the facts and not innuendo,” of Africa and the Middle East. off line last fall. In spite of origi- Chemeda Mindy Kipness of Horne’s comments regarding the Mr. Mirabella said. Those ceremonies were followed nally committing to restoration Colby Lane in Cranford, a resi- UCC president and board. He Freeholder Chairwoman Bette three days later by their actual in February, it now looks like May dent since 2004, noted that the called her allegation “really ri- Jane Kowalski, a Cranford resi- departure, where our police pro- is more realistic. I also met with cell tower would be built on land diculous.” dent, said UCC’s board is an au- vided an escort to the airport. It our new Congressman Tom that is “already” elevated 20 feet, “Often that (kind of comment) tonomous body that makes its was a privilege to be a part of Malinowski who in his new role surrounded by 70-foot-high trees works against your ideas in terms own decisions. She encouraged these ceremonies that were or- on the Congressional Transpor- adjacent to Princeton Road, be- of trying to get something done,” residents to communicate with chestrated by Bonds of Courage tation Committee will be key in tween Colby Lane and UCC’s park- Mr. Estrada said. the college. and a reminder of the sacrifices advocating and securing funding ing lot. Noting that the UCC cell-tower that these citizen soldiers make for Gateway and is lending his She said most cell towers are contract was awarded through a on our behalves. I was thanked support to the RVL Mayors Alli- located in commercial areas, “not bid process, Freeholder Vice- Probitas Verus Honos repeatedly by so many of them ance. You can stay abreast of our near these kinds of residential Chairman Alexander Mirabella for the outpouring of support Mayor’s Alliance by following us areas.” from our community, which many on twitter @MayorsRVL or liking “This is going to impact the said is above and beyond what our new RVL Mayor’s Alliance entire north side of Cranford and they’ve experienced elsewhere. Facebook page. Westfield,” she said. “The cell Local Letters to the Editor Thank you to those of you who SHARED SERVICES Last week- tower will be less than 1,000 feet made the posters that were plas- end I had breakfast with Garwood from close to 300 homes in just tered all over the armory, showed Mayor Sara Todisco and Cranford Cranford; even more if you in- up to volunteer, or donated and Mayor Pat Giblin to discuss shared clude Westfield.” Saturday Morning Breakfast With put together the over 400 care services, development, mobility, She said Washington Elemen- packages with hand written notes and infrastructure. With so much tary School in Westfield and Garwood Mayor Todisco Feb. 2 that volunteers organized as part development happening in our Brookside Elementary School in of the MLK Day of Service. towns we agreed that we will Cranford are in close proximity I am excited to invite Garwood bagels, donuts, coffee and juice. MLK DAY CEREMONY The Mar- work together to proactively ad- to where the tower would be residents to my first “Breakfast I look forward to an open line of tin Luther King Interfaith Service dress issues to alleviate traffic, located at UCC. Ms. Kipness also with the Mayor” event on Satur- communication between took place in the midst of these congestion and safety and com- said it is estimated nearby home day, February 2, from 10 a.m. to Garwood’s residents and their ceremonies and reflected the best mitted to meeting regularly. values would drop 20 percent if noon, at Borough Hall, 403 South government. I am always avail- of our community. It was an an In addition to our immediate the tower is constructed. Avenue. My special guest will be able by email at inspiring service of faith and com- neighbors, I will be spending Ms. Kipness asked the board to our Chief of Police, Jim Wright. [email protected] or phone munity, reminding us to strive to Thursday with Summit Mayor help “find other ways that this We can’t wait to hear from you at (908) 377-7890, if you have live up to the ideals of tolerance Nora Radest where she and I will cell tower proposal can be and answer any questions you any questions, concerns or ideas and inclusion that Martin Luther be sharing our town updates on remediated.” might have for us. Also, our Po- you would like to share with me. King represented. Thank you to development, Cannabis, and Michael Normann of Colby Lane lice Department headquarters will Hope to see you on February 2. everyone who participated. shared services while attending commented, “Cranford and be open for tours for the kids that Sara Todisco RESCUE SQUAD OFFICERS a Mayors conference in Trenton. Westfield residents do not want come with their families to the Garwood Mayor Congratulations to the new offic- I am shameless when it comes to a 130 to 150-foot cell tower in a event. This free event includes ers of the Rescue Squad who I CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-20 Thursday, January 31, 2019 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary WF Mayor’s Update/Remarks Graham Named to Garwood Council; stealing the good ideas of others the quick arrests of the suspects which is what makes these mayor and their proactive police work. Stephen Greet to Continue on RVSA meetings so productive. While it’s a frightening experi- ence, at no time was there any By MICHAEL BONACCORSO sequently seconded by Council- chasing” the “regenerative street MAYOR OFFICE HOURS Thanks Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to everyone that came to the concern of danger to residents. man Marc Lazarow. sweeper” and “supported the Mayor meet up at the Westfield I’m going to ask Chief Battiloro GARWOOD – The borough coun- “I want to thank all of council town moving forward with bond- Station Cafe yesterday and asked to provide some background cil unanimously approved Russell for voting for me. I want to thank ing for this purchase,” explained such great questions for me and about what transpired including Graham to fill Mayor Sara Mayor Todisco for encouraging Mr. Lazarow. Councilpersons Mackey and what was communicated and Todisco’s vacated council seat at me all along the way. Our (cam- Mayor Todisco met with Super- Dardia who also attended. The when. Please save your ques- last Thursday’s council meeting. paign) slogan was committed to intendent of Schools Teresa turnout was great and I will con- tions for the public meeting por- Mr. Graham was one of three service. (Mayor Todisco) works Quigley, Ed.D., to establish a tinue to host these on a regular tion of tonight’s meeting, when names submitted by the Garwood constantly. She never stops,” joint committee including the basis. As a reminder, I am full- Councilwoman Dawn Mackey, Democratic Committee to fill the Councilman Graham said. mayor, a council member, the time and in the office almost who is Chairwoman of the Code council seat. Vincent Kearney and Councilman Richard planning board chairman, the daily and love it when residents Review Committee, will address Ann Tarantino were the other McCormack said Mr. Graham planning board vice-chairman, stop by. No need to wait for a how we can potentially address potential appointees. showed character after being and two board of education rep- public event to visit! neighbor concerns over the 24 Councilman Sean Benoit nomi- defeated by Mr. McCormack in resentatives, stated Mayor PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING I also hour operation. nated Mr. Graham, who was sub- the 2017 General Election. Mr. Todisco. want to remind everyone that Graham called Mr. McCormack The committee’s purpose is to Finance Committee Chairwoman to congratulate him and provide discuss development, collabora- Linda Habgood will be hosting a BOE Addresses Therapy advice, stated Mr. McCormack. tion opportunities and any rel- public meeting to discuss the In other business, the council’s evant topics to “make sure we budget on Thursday night in the finance committee reviewed the have strong communication be- Community Room here in Town Animals, Transgender Pupils résumés of Stephen Greet and tween our groups,” Mayor Todisco Hall at 7 p.m.. Please come pre- Bruce Paterson before interview- said. pared to ask questions, share By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE dresses the commitment of the ing both candidates to represent On Saturday, February 2, the your thoughts, and provide input Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times BOE to “provide a safe, support- Garwood on the Rahway Valley first Breakfast with the Mayor into the priorities that you would CRANFORD — Three of the top- ive and inclusive learning envi- Sewerage Authority (RVSA), will be held at Borough Hall be- like to see as we begin the bud- ics addressed at the board of ronment for all students” and stated Councilman Lazarow. tween 10 a.m. and noon. Police geting process for this year. education (BOE) meeting Mon- addresses rights for transgender The finance committee unani- Chief James Wright will be “join- NEW ORDINANCES Tonight we day night were therapy animals students. mously decided to select Mr. ing me to hear from residents are doing a couple of important in school, rights for transgender “Tolerance is one thing and Greet to continue serving as the and to answer their questions,” things. We are voting on an ordi- students and vaping. making someone feel welcome is borough’s RVSA commissioner, Mayor Todisco said. The event nance that bans smoking during Board member Lisa Carbone another altogether,” Mr. Darling stated Mr. Lazarow. Mr. Greet will be free with bagels, donuts, public events such as Jazz Night, spoke to her colleagues about commented in regards to the has served as the commissioner coffee and juice provided, stated Addams Fest, etc., consistent with the policy committee’s goal of policy. for the past 10 years. Mayor Todisco. The event re- the smoking ban that already updating all of the policies for the Board member William Hulse “The committee felt both of- places Mayor’s Saturday. exists for parks and sidewalk ca- district and brought forth three brought up the issue of vaping fered a lot of passion and appre- The Education Foundation of fes. policies for a first reading before after being a part of an online ciate both of them taking the Garwood will host a fundraiser Additionally we have success- the board: one for live animals in training session. Mr. Hulse told time to step up to offer their on Thursday, February 7, at fully finalized our Teamsters con- school, one for transgender stu- the board that vaping is “a di- time,” said Mr. Lazarow. Rosie’s Wine Bar from 6 to 9 p.m. tract and we will be introducing dents and one related to sub- lemma throughout all of the Last Saturday, the first Citi- Tickets are $30 a person and an ordinance to establish the stance abuse. schools,” and further commented zens Advisory Panel meeting was include a six pour wine tasting wages for our DPW employees The policy on live animals in that school districts need to edu- held, stated Mr. Lazarow. The and light appetizers. Tickets can from 2019-2022. school makes it possible for cate themselves and their stu- two-hour meeting included the be purchased at Lincoln School, POLICE ACTIVITY Lastly, I want therapy animals to be available dents on the issue. panel discussing members’ “wide at the borough’s library, and at to address the recent robbery for students in the district. The Discussions on the range of experiences” such as the door the night of the event. that took place at the 7-11 on hope is students “will benefit from “Reimagining” of the Cranford “years in town, and overall per- “All money raised contributes Central Avenue at 2 a.m. on Fri- the comfort of the therapy ani- school district continue. The first spectives to hopefully reflect our to grants for Garwood teachers day morning. The neighbors are mals,” especially those students of four scheduled community- community-at-large,” stated Mr. to enhance their curriculum and rightfully concerned about the with anxiety. wide question-and-answer meet- Lazarow. for scholarships for Garwood stu- safety and security of the neigh- Board member Terry Darling ings addressing the pending He said the panel held a “spir- dents graduating eighth grade. borhood and I’m assuming many commented on the policy that changes to the district happened ited” conversation about the five- So show some love for Garwood are here this evening to voice relates to transgender students January 22 at Livingston Avenue year capital improvement plan. students on February 7,” Coun- their concerns. I do want to com- and commented, “I think that’s School. The panel’s consensus “deter- cilwoman Jennifer Blumenstock mend our police department for really important.” The policy ad- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE mined a significant need for pur- said. 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Superintendent of Schools Scott In other board business, the CRANFORD — Detective Ser- Nazzaro for this program, stated, committed to being a law en- Rubin, Ed.D., reminded the board board approved the appointment geant Matthew Nazzaro of the “Graduates of the Command and forcement leader. The training that there are three more ques- of Emily LaPersonne as an art Cranford Police Department Leadership Academy have been that Det. Sgt. Nazzaro received tion-and-answer meetings com- teacher, effective Friday, March (CPD) graduated Thursday from trained to apply leadership theory will serve him, his community ing up and noted he “appreciated 1, and Colleen Spadora as a part- the New Jersey State Association and principles as a science, uti- and the department well.” the dialogue” with the commu- time physical education and of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) lizing logic, critical thinking and Det. Sgt. Nazzaro is a 15-year nity in regards to this issue. These health teacher, effective Tues- Command and Leadership Acad- scientific methodology to solving veteran of the CPD. He is a gradu- meetings, scheduled for Tues- day, January 29. emy. Participation in the Com- leadership problems. They learn ate of Kean University, where he day, February 5, at Orange Av- Student liaison Nellie Clark mand and Leadership Academy how to combine their decision- earned both a bachelor’s and enue School; Thursday, Febru- shared with the board that the is based upon the applicant’s making, counseling, stress man- master’s degree in public admin- ary 7, at Hillside Avenue School, student advisory committee is successfully completing a com- agement and communication istration. He currently is a super- and Tuesday, February 19, at discussing making a change re- petitive selection process, ac- skills in the context of managing visor within the juvenile bureau. Brookside Place School, all begin garding future graduation cer- cording to a CPD press release. a complex law enforcement or- at 7 p.m. emonies at Cranford High School. In recognizing the challenges ganization.” He further added, Superintendent Rubin re- Traditionally, boys have worn in law enforcement during the “A program like this requires the Probitas Verus Honos minded the audience these meet- blue robes at graduation while upcoming decades, the NJSACOP participant to be focused and ings are “open to everyone.” Af- girls have worn white. The com- has made a commitment to be in ter the meetings have been com- mittee has suggested that future the forefront of innovation and pleted a survey will go out to graduates be allowed to decide change. The primary component Cranford residents to give them which robe they would like to of that commitment is the devel- the opportunity to provide feed- wear. This new regulation will be opment of future police leaders, back. implemented either this year or according to the release. The superintendent told the next year. In 1993, NJSACOP officials trav- board the feedback “will help The next regularly scheduled eled to the U.S. Military Acad- guide our next steps to the pro- board meeting will be held on emy at West Point to work with cess.” Monday, February 11. the Academy’s Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leader- ship to adapt the fabled West Point model of command and leadership to the needs of law enforcement. The result of this collaboration is the NJSACOP Command and Leadership Academy, a blend of theory and application. Candi- dates with the greatest leader- ship potential are selected for this highly competitive program from all areas of the state. Cranford Police Chief Ryan Greco, who nominated Det. Sgt. Support Local Journalism

Courtesy of Borough of Garwood LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GRAD...Cranford Det. Sgt. Matthew Nazzaro, pic- NEW COUNCILMAN...Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli swears in Russ tured at left, is congratulated by Police Chief Ryan Greco upon his graduation from Graham as a member of the Garwood Borough Council last Thursday. He fills goleader.com/subscribe the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Command and the council seat vacated by Mayor Sara Todisco. Leadership Academy. Page S-22 Thursday, January 31, 2019 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Legal Newspaper for Union County, Cranford

Gasca, 21, of Elizabeth and Luis owners. Valderrama was ar- Jerez, 24, of Union were arrested rested and issued two com- and charged with possession of plaints of theft of moveable under 50 grams of marijuana property on a summons and CRANFORD and possession of drug para- was released pending his ap- Tuesday, January 15, Mario phernalia following a motor ve- pearance in court. Bonilla, 48, of Elizabeth was ar- hicle stop at Elizabeth and Van Sunday, January 27, while on rested on charges of possession Buren Avenues for an inoperable patrol an officer observed a red of under 50 grams of marijuana headlight. Jerez, the driver, and Dodge pickup truck traveling and possession of drug para- Gasca, a passenger, were pro- northbound on East Street at a phernalia following a motor ve- cessed and provided with mu- high rate of speed. The officer hicle stop at the Garden State nicipal court appearance dates. pulled the vehicle over in the Parkway 137 Exchange for a In addition, the driver was issued parking lot of the Garwood Mall seatbelt violation. Bonilla was motor vehicle summonses for at 300 South Avenue. The of- processed and provided with a maintenance of lamps, delaying ficer observed that the opera- municipal court appearance date. traffic and possession of a con- tor, identified as James Mullen, In addition, he was issued motor trolled dangerous substance in a 54, of Garwood, appeared to be vehicle summonses for a seatbelt motor vehicle. intoxicated and conducted field violation and possession of a con- Monday, January 21, Taylor sobriety tests, which Mullen was trolled dangerous substance in a Hamilton, 24, of Berkeley Heights not able to perform adequately. Courtesy of Christina M. Hinke motor vehicle. was arrested and charged with He was then placed under ar- HISTORY LESSON...Girl Scout Brownie Troop 40706, of Cranford, listened to a Tuesday, January 15, Mohamed possession of drug parapherna- rest. During a search of the presentation given by two Crane’s Ford Chapter Daughters of the American Revolu- Alaoui, 26, of Cranford was ar- lia following a motor vehicle stop vehicle incident to the arrest a tion (DAR) members, Barbara Krause and Mary Leonard, pictured, back, from left rested as a fugitive from justice on South Avenue East for use of small box of suspected mari- to right. The troop learned about the two women’s ancestors and about the DAR. as a result of a motor vehicle a cell phone while driving. juana and a metal smoking pipe stop on South Union Avenue at Hamilton was arrested for a sus- with marijuana residue were Lincoln Avenue West for a pected crack pipe found inside found in the truck. Mullen was Brownies Learn About seatbelt violation. Following an the vehicle. She was processed issued several complaints, in- investigation at the scene, Alaoui and provided with a municipal cluding driving while intoxicated was arrested on an active war- court appearance date. In addi- (DWI), careless driving, pos- rant for his arrest out of Virginia. tion, she was issued a motor session of a controlled danger- Ancestors of Local DAR He was processed and remanded vehicle summons for use of a cell ous substance (CDS) under 50 CRANFORD – Girl Scout Brownie lated to the Voorhees family. to the Union County jail pending phone while driving a motor ve- grams and possession of CDS Troop 40706, of Cranford, lis- The Girl Scout troop had lots of extradition. In addition, he was hicle. paraphernalia. Mullen was re- tened to a presentation given by questions for the two women, issued motor vehicle summonses GARWOOD leased pending his appearance the Crane’s Ford Chapter of the and were engaged during the for a seatbelt violation and throw- Monday, January 7, the man- in court. Daughters of the American Revo- 45-minute presentation. ing debris from a vehicle. ager of a South Avenue busi- lution (DAR) Thursday night at “You’re always learning and that Wednesday, January 16, Rob- ness reported a 2011 Gray the Community Center. Barbara is what makes it fun,” Mrs. Krause ert Jones-Goldstein, 20, of Eliza- Toyota Sienna was taken from Probitas Verus Honos Krause and Mary Leonard, mem- said of being a member of the DAR. beth was arrested and charged the company’s service yard bers of the DAR, told of their own The DAR has185,000 members with possession of under 50 sometime during the evening of ancestors who have a link to the in 50 states and Europe, with 3,000 grams of marijuana and posses- January 7. During the initial in- Support Local Journalism American Revolution and about chapters, of which 46 chapters are sion of drug paraphernalia fol- vestigation it was determined the organization as a whole. in New Jersey, and four chapters lowing a motor vehicle stop at that a second vehicle, a 2008 Mrs. Leonard, who was also a are in Union County. The Crane’s North Avenue East and John Saturn VUE, also was missing Girl Scout through to 8th grade Ford Chapter gives out an award Street for failing to observe a red from the yard. The Garwood in Union, said she discovered to a Cranford High School student traffic signal. Jones-Goldstein, a Detective Bureau conducted a that her ancestors Peter Buckley with the highest average in Ameri- passenger in the vehicle, was follow-up investigation and de- and Grace Chetwood had come can History, and also has given processed and provided with a termined that a recently termi- to Boston in 1635 by boat from out awards to grade school stu- municipal court appearance date. nated employee, Anthony England and had later founded dents. The local chapter has also In addition, the driver was issued Valderrama, 38, of Union, had the town of Concord. helped to restore the flagpole that a motor vehicle summons for stolen the vehicles and sold DAR member Barbara Krause flies high at the Post Office Plaza in failing to observe a red traffic them for scrap. The vehicles has ancestors who came to the the center of Cranford and worked signal. were recovered prior to destruc- goleader.com/subscribe United States on the Mayflower. to have the murals in the township Wednesday, January 16, Karen tion and were returned to the Her ancestors, she said, are re- hall restored. Page S-23 Thursday, January 31, 2019 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Library Bd. UCC’s Zimmermann Named Schedules Meeting GARWOOD — The Garwood Vice Chair of NJCCC Public Library board will meet on Wednesday, February 6, at CRANFORD – In November “Mrs. Zimmermann is an asset 8 p.m. This meeting will take 2018, Mary M. Zimmermann, Vice to the Board, and we are fortu- place at the library and is open Chair of the Union County Col- nate to have her in a leadership to the public. The library is lege Board of Trustees, was position with NJCCC. She is a located at 411 Third Avenue. elected as Vice Chair of the Ex- zealous advocate of Union’s stu- For information about library ecutive Committee of the New dents and a strong supporter of programs and services, visit Jersey Council of County Col- community colleges as a proud youseemore.com/garwood/. leges (NJCCC). graduate of the College herself,” Mrs. Zimmermann, a resident stated Union’s Board of Trustees of Summit, de- Chair Victor M. Hist. Soc. to Celebrate scribes herself as Richel. a “professional Union County Chinese New Year volunteer.” She College is a public KENILWORTH — The Kenilworth was first elected comprehensive Historical Society will host a Chi- to the NJCCC Ex- community college nese New Year Celebration at the ecutive Commit- providing quality, historic Oswald J. Nitschke House, tee in November affordable, acces- located at 49 South 21st Street, 2017. Since 2016, sible educational Mrs. Zimmermann Kenilworth, on Sunday, Febru- HELPING OTHERS...Emily O’Neill of Garwood, and Ariana Noor and Duaa programs that ary 10, starting at 2 p.m. has served on the serve the greater Noor of Colonia help sort items during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Association of Certified tea specialist and cul- Service at Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison. Union County re- tural educator Darlene Meyers Community Col- gion. The first of Perry will provide insight into the lege Trustees’ Di- New Jersey’s 19 history, customs and foods of versity Commit- Associate degree the Chinese New Year, which was Garwood Wellness Comm. tee. In addition to colleges, Union first celebrated in ancient China the time she de- County College has to mark the end of winter and the votes to Union been serving both beginning of spring. Participants Highlights Outreach Efforts County College, Mary M. Zimmermann career-minded will have an opportunity to enjoy she also volun- and transfer-ori- tea along with a sampling of vari- GARWOOD — To continue trainer, a registered dietitian and teers with many other organiza- ented students since 1933. The ous foods that are traditionally Garwood’s Mayors Wellness Cam- an officer from the local Chamber tions. In 2015, Mrs. Zimmermann College enrolls almost 20,000 part of the annual Chinese holi- paign, at the 2018 New Jersey of Commerce. The committee is was the first recipient of SAGE’s credit, non-credit and continuing day celebration. State League of Municipalities Con- reaching out to the entire commu- Bob Abelson Carry the Torch education students and is ac- For nearly 25 years Ms. Perry vention, then Mayor Charles nity of Garwood to join its efforts as Award, for her many years as a credited by the Middle States has studied tea with respect to Lombardo signed the New Jersey it offers a series of events including volunteer to the Meals on Wheels Commission on Higher Educa- international cultures. She is the Health Care Quality Institute’s educational workshops on healthy program, as well as other com- tion. Many programs lead to the owner and president of the online Pledge of Participation. The pledge eating, active living and various munity organizations. Mrs. Associate in Arts, Science and retail store “The Tea Lover’s Ar- highlights the community’s com- wellness events. Its purpose is to Zimmermann also participates Applied Science degrees. chives.” mitment to work toward and pro- encourage healthy living and eat- in Summit’s “Loaves and Fishes” Admission to this program is mote an active living and healthier ing habits through nutritional edu- food pantry at St. Teresa of Avila $20. Advance registration is re- lifestyle for residents. This state- cation for adults of all ages as well Church, sorting and bagging gro- Support Local Journalism quested, as seating is limited. wide Mayors Wellness Campaign is as school-age children. cery staples for families in need. For information and reservations, supported by nearly 400 mayors The committee is in the process Mrs. Zimmermann serves as call (908) 709-0434. The throughout the state to implement of establishing a monthly meeting one of five commissioners on the Nitschke House has an elevator health and wellness programs. schedule as a means of encourag- Summit Housing Authority (SHA). and is fully accessible. Current Garwood Mayor Sara ing Garwood’s residents to share in The SHA owns and manages 195 Proceeds from this event will Todisco has appointed former its mission. In the near future the low-rent family, elderly and benefit the Kenilworth Historical Mayor Lombardo as the Mayors committee will reach out via a handicapped housing units. The Society’s circa 1880 Oswald J. Wellness Campaign liaison. Mr. Facebook page and local newspa- Authority is responsible for the Nitschke House “living history” Lombardo recently formed a com- pers to bring in new members and administrative aspects of the museum and cultural arts center mittee, presently with six mem- interested professionals to partici- management, development and by helping defray operating and bers, including three Garwood citi- pate. Interested persons are asked rehabilitation of affordable lower goleader.com/subscribe programming costs. zens, a professional personal to email [email protected]. income housing.