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i .# Westfield, SP-F gridders prepare for Snapple Bowl. See page C-1 WESTFIELD • SCOTCH PLAINS • FANWOOD Friday, July 9, 1999 50 cents Brief Town won't stop traffic for TV commercial Cool jazz muj By-nNAGUAMNO This week, the production company manage traffic. The camera crew filmed and film crews must obtain a permit RECORD-PRESS wanted to shut down traffic on East intermittently so local traffic flow would- from tlit> Town clerk before filming on continues dov Broad Street from Springfield Avenue to n't be completely halted. The crew also any public property in town. A basic film- WESTFIELD — The WESTFIELD—Town officials said Linden Avenue to film a Volvo commer- filmed at a residence on Winyah Avenue. ing permit is $7f5 per day with a daily third annual Sweet Sounds "cut" for plans to film a television com- cial. But officials said closing off the road "The new ordinance is good, it helps us filming fee of $.r>00 per day. Non-profit Downtown jazz perfor- mercial on East Broad Street. to daily traffic would be impossible. control these kinds of operations," Sgt. applicants filming for educational pur- mances continues on the HSI Productions, a television commer- "Due to the high volume of traffic on Parizeau said. poses would only pay u $2!> permit fee sidewalks of downtown cial production company, was the first that rond, about 10,000 vehicles per day, "Basically, it would be the worst case and no daily rate. The foes are intended Westfield on July 13 and 20, request to film in Westfield that wns the request was denied," said Detective of gridlock that the town of Westfield to reimburse the town for the adminis- from 7 to 9 p.m., sponsored rejected by the town under its new film Sgt. John Parizeau of the Westfield Police would ever see if we wore to approve trative costs incurred. by the Downtown Westfield ordinance. Department. that," Councilman Matthew Albano said. Montclnir, H popular location for pro- Corporation (DWC) and the The same production company filmed Instead town officials allowed the pro- "I can't even envision the disruption in duction crews, made more than $65,000 Weatfield Area Chamber of a Sprint commercial on Elm and Quimby duction company to film the commercial trnffic on a business day," Councilman last year from productions taped within Commerce. streets a few weeks ago before the town's on Lawrence Avenue yesterday. Police James Gruba said. its borders. film ordinance was adopted. were assigned to Lawrence Avenue to "Many of Westfield's Under the new ordinance, television (Continued on page A-2) restaurants offer outdoor dining at their sidewalk cafes during the summer, and the jazz music will add to the festive atmosphere," said Dave Sutter, DWC/Chamber promotions Everybody chair. On July 13, Dave Leonhardt Trio will perform on Central Avenue, near Bombay. Joel Chassan Trio will play at the corner of in the pool? Quimby and Elm Streets at the Rorden Building. NJ Workshop for the Arts will set up a 12-piece band on the Membership at pool corner of Elm and East Broad Streets at the First Union Bank. Chris Fiore'a has reached capacity trio will be located on East Broad Street near the Leader Store and Scarlett new 1,900-family limit estab- Blue Band will be on the cor- RECORD- PRESS lished by the Recreation ner of East Broad and Commission, making the total Central Avenue by Gap Kids. WESTFIELD—John O'Leary number of pool users about 8,000 doesn't want to feel like a "sec- people. Two years ago the maxi- "People should plan to ond-class citizen" at his home- mum number was 1,700 families. have dinner at one of town pool. This year is the first time in Westfield's fine restaurants, the pool's 30-year history that many offering outdoor dining That's how the Lawrence membership has reached capaci- at their sidewalk cafes, and Avenue resident said he'd feel if ty. bring folding chairs if they the town gave him a conditional would like to sit und enjoy membership to Memorial Pool, •T think Il'fl TOrrible consider- the music," said Michael La where he has spent the past ing the amount of property taxes Place, DWC executive direc- three summers as a member with 1 pay, my taxes are gigantic," tor. "Having music playing his wife and children. O'Leary said. "There are people throughout the downtown who are non-residents who are creates a welcoming ambi- using a facility that I should be ence for everyone." 7 thionk it's horrible con- entitled to." People are asked to bring sidering the amount of O'Leary and his family joined the pool in Mountainside after folding chairs if they would property taxes I pay, my like to sit while listening to friends who live there offered to the music. taxes are gigantic. There sponsor his membership. For more information, call are people who are non- "So now my kids don't get to the Chamber at (908) 233- see any of the friends they go to 3021, or the DWC at <908> residents who are using school with. They have to go to 789-9444. a facility that I should be Mountainside," he said. Membership registration entitled to.' began March 1 and WUH conduct- UNICO having — John O'Leary ed on a first-comc-fi rut-served golf outing July 14 basis. O'Leary's wife, Karen, went to Town Hall to sign up SCOTCH PLAINS — Conditional memberships are June 28, the day capacity was Scotch Plains-Fanwood something the Town Council is reached. UNICO will sponsor its considering. An overwhelming "If I honestly thought that it GEORGE PACCIELLO/RECORD-PRESS annual golf classic at Fox demand for membership has would have been booked up, I Fifteen-year-old lifeguard Allison Mllkosky keeps a close eyo on the Westfield Memorial Pool during a rela- Hollow Golf Club in forced Memorial Pool to close its would have gotten down there Branchburg on July 14, 8 gates to new members as well as sooner," O'Leary said. tively quiet moment last weekend. a.m., to Benefit the Deborah to some veteran members who "When the Westfiold Y has ment. and with people looking for some Hospital Foundation. failed to respond in time to a camp signups, I'm usually there unprecedented number of new, Another contributing factor to relief, those who didn't think they For an Individual Golfer, town renewal notice sent out in at 5 a.m. When I know that there young families moving to town. The result has been notjust over- the pool's increased membership needed to nign up early are U*ft the $125 cost includes greens February. is a demand for something I show 1 crowding at the pool, but also is tho recent heat wave. The out in thi heat," said Councilman fees, cart, breakfast, lunch, "We hate to do that, but at this up early," he said. "This has never recreational fields and the number of people who used the Greg MrDennott. full use of locker room facili- point it's a safety issue," said happened before." schools. The bond passed in pool Saturday was 2,!>00, Sunday MeDermott said the ties, and prizes. Assistant Recreation Director School board member December is funding the addition was 1,800 people and Monthly Recreation Department is "100 The event scheduled is: Jim Gildea. Annmnrie Puleio isn't surprised. of six new classrooms to accom- was '1,500 people. percent right" to enforce the rules continental breakfast, 7-8 Membership has reached the She and others say there is an a.m.; shotgun start, 8 a.m.; modate tht* increased enroll- "These (lays have been HO hot, (Continued on page A-2) buffet lunch, noon, and awards presentations. Fox Hollow Golf Club is located at 59 Fox Chase Run, Board, teachers agree to a new contract Branchburg. Golfers, sponsors, gifts WESTFIELD — The West- chologists. Their previous con- service (professional develop- $38,501. Health benefit, changes team included: Mary Ann Sepe, and donations are needed for fieid Board of Education ratified tract expired June .'JO, ment) day of six hours for teach- include a limitation of extended chief negotiator; Cynthia this event. Call Jeff Payne at a three-year contract with the Board President Dariello ers on Columbus Day, which health insurance on consecutive Antiy.e!; Josephine Ho; Anthony (201) 291-5444, Frank Westfield Education Association Walsh, who also served on tho increase the toucher work year child rearing leaves and a Libretti; Murk 1'nstir; Michael DiNizo at (908) 322-5950, or at a special board meeting June Negotiating Team, noted that it from 184 to 185 days. In the change in the prescription <:o- Sailer; Kathleen Zippier and Nina Calavano at (908) 23,'i- 29. was a positive experience to be spring, teachers will attend a pay from $6 to $9 for nongeneric •Jack Spear, NJKA Consultant. 4533. r The contract, which is effec- part of the negotiations and felt three-hour in-service, following and $.'! to $.> for generic drugs. The Board negotiating team tive July 1, 1999 through June that both sides were satisfied an early relea.se from the class- Tho new contract includes included: Thomas* Taylor, chair- Blood drive 30, 2002, allows for an annual with the resu Its. room that day. increases in conference funds person; Cinder Hfirdwick; at rescue squad increase of 3.8 percent, match- "I am pleased that we came to In another provision of the find tuition reiiiiburHcnienlK, two Michael Keller; Darielle Wnlsh, ing the Union County average.

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