Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 6, 2018 OUR 128th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Westfield Planning Board Rejects New England Dr. Subdivision By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Mr. Simon said when analyzing project. I’m interested in good plan- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Westfield’s municipal land-use law, ning,” Mr. Simon said. WESTFIELD – After six hours of the subdivision’s “relationship to “The law states you shall grant testimony at Monday night’s plan- neighboring properties” regarding [approval] when fully conforming. ning hearing, the board unanimously drainage, landscaping, architectural It’s a conforming application. This denied applicant D. Villane Con- design, are essential planning de- application exceeds conforming,” struction, LLC permission to re- tails, which “should be important to LLC attorney James M. Foerst said. move an existing single-family this board.” Eleven neighbors provided the home at 885 New England Drive, “I stopped counting at 12. We board with statements addressing with a subsequent property subdi- heard it perhaps 14 times. ‘We don’t concerns which they felt the appli- vision creating two separate con- have any plans,’” said Mr. Simon, cation did not address that were forming lots. The application was describing the applicant’s testimony material to the decision process. opposed by numerous neighbors regarding what would be developed “With continued building of who were represented by attorney after the subdivision is complete. multi-family homes and lot split- Robert F. Simon. Mr. Simon said the planning board ting, we are over burdening a town “This application has procedural has numerous provisions in that has not done enough to address and substantive defects,” said Mr. Westfield’s land-use ordinances, either parking or the traffic situa- Simon during his concluding argu- “which require adequate informa- tion,” said resident Benjamin Bryan ments on why the planning board tion to assess the application.” of New England Drive during testi- should deny the application. “I’m never about blowing up a mony to the board. Resident Kathleen Hanlon, of Vil- lage Green, said, “Mr. Villane’s ar- borist stood here last month attempt- ing to justify the removal of nearly all trees on the property. It will Kristin McAliney for The Westfield Leader likely be 40 to 60 years before this HANUKKAH CELEBRATION...Rabbi Levi Block leads Sunday’s ceremony for the lighting of the menorah for the first returns to its natural appearance (the night of Hanukkah. The menorah is located in front of the town’s Christmas tree at the Westfield train station. surrounding tree line), said Ms. Hanlon, displaying a picture of a Villane property post-development. Planning board member and Supt. Dolan, Pres. Ohlig Comment Mayor Shelley Brindle stated that, “I cannot disregard subsection 8.06G (of the land-use law),” sug- gesting why she could not support On ‘Hateful’ Graffiti Messages the subdivision application for ap- By SARAH McGRAIL rate incidents where swastikas have lessons about transparency had already proval. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader been inscribed on school property, in- been learned and this was demonstrated “I will not be supporting this ap- WESTFIELD — An angry superin- cluding the current incident at Edison by the willingness to share details of plication tonight,” said Mayor tendent of schools defended the district’s (Intermediate School) and a previous anti-Semitic graffiti in 2018 that had Brindle, who was met with a stand- reaction to repeated bias incidents in incident at Franklin Elementary School not been shared following a previous ing ovation by more than 50 resi- Westfield schools at Tuesday’s board in February 2017,” said Mr. Schneider, incident in 2017. Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader SINGING GALS AND THEIR LEADERS...At the Mountainside tree lighting dents present at the hearing. of education meeting. a Sinclair Place resident. “There are several different groups, and visit from Santa on Saturday night, the Girl Scouts of Mountainside sing five Mayor Brindle said six of nine Superintendent Margaret Dolan, “There has been kind of a downplay and some of the words that were written songs. planning board members are “new Ed.D., was responding to a complaint of the true nature of these incidents as are foul and nasty. How do you just pull this year.” The planning board will from Westfield parent Benjamin crimes. The e-mails sent by the schools out one and not list them all? “ Ms. adjust Westfield’s land-use laws in Schneider about the district’s commu- avoided calling the incidents what they Ohlig said. “I understand the frustra- Playground Renovations the upcoming six months when nication with the public regarding graf- are, using neither the words ‘swastika’ tion because there is nobody to yell at. drafting an updated “master plan,” fiti in two schools. nor ‘anti-Semitism,’” he said. “It is only But this is a community issue. We need Hampered by Weather stated Mayor Brindle. “I am concerned about the commu- because of an e-mail from Temple to acknowledge it and put on our armor CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 nication from the school system in sepa- Emanu-El that I am aware of the true for this battle because it is not just By KATE BROWNE commission members James Foerst nature of the crimes. There is a real happening in our schools. And you Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Jeff O’Connor, whose terms danger in not using the word ‘swastika’ know what is happening in our schools? WESTFIELD — Recreation Di- expire at the end of the month. Mr. Freeholders, Dept. Heads and calling a hate crime what it is. This Many times a day, countless, countless rector Don Bogardus told the recre- O’Connor has served since 2006 minimizes the incident.” good things by countless, countless ation commission Monday night that and was, as Mr. Fox noted, a reli- But Superintendent Dolan said the children, so we cannot be defined by the renovations to the playground able advocate for residents. Resi- To Get Raises In January graffiti discovered at Edison Interme- this one incident.” at Mindowaskin Park continue to dents interested in volunteering to By PAUL J. PEYTON In other business, the board ap- diate School last week was not only Police are still investigating last be hampered by inclement weather. serve on the commission are en- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader proved a settlement of $160,000 in a anti-Semitic. week’s incident. The contractor has installed the rub- couraged to complete the volunteer COUNTY — For the third time in lawsuit entitled Kevin Buckley and “There were hateful messages against Earlier in the meeting, board mem- ber base and will install the color form, which can be downloaded the last four years, the Union County Ryan Wilson versus the Union County many groups of people,” she said. “If it bers heard from Business Administra- coat by the end of the month. In from the town’s website. Freeholder Board approved raises for Sheriff’s Department. had been a swastika, if it had been tor Dana Sullivan that the board audit addition, fields two and three at Commission member Brad themselves and department heads. According to an online summary of completely anti-Semitic, I would have report had been delayed because audi- Gumbert Park have been skimmed Rothenberg provided an update on The board introduced the ordinance the case at www.leagle.com, the case had no problem saying that. As I was tors were waiting for figures from the and the concrete footings for the the operations of the newly-installed last Wednesday and has scheduled a arose from a dispute between the two writing to the community and trying to state. There was a new requirement that bathrooms at Memorial Field have ice hockey rink. He explained that public hearing and board vote on Sheriff’s K-9 Unit officers, Buckley and be honest and transparent, I was angry, financial reports should reflect pay- been installed and the project is on the rink is fully operational and us- Thursday, December 13. Wilson, and the county “over pay under and you might be able to hear that I am ments that the state makes on the board’s track to be completed before the age is high, especially during the Effective January 1, the freeholder the (federal) Fair Labor Standards Act” still angry, and I am not alone in that. behalf for retirement health benefits, start of the spring sports season. open-skate sessions. He said there chairman’s salary will go from $34,096 on whether “time spent by K-9 Officers But there are 844 students in that school. and the state had not yet provided those Detailed financial reports on the have been issues with idling cars, to $35,034, the vice-chairman’s from off the clock on the care and mainte- Eight hundred and forty-four students numbers. Memorial Pool operations will be complaints of excessive noise and $33,014 to $33,922, and the seven nance of their canine partners is com- did not do something hateful that day. Auditor Bob Morrison said the state presented at the Monday, January 7, parents ignoring the “no drop off” remaining freeholders will see a salary pensable time” under federal law. In this case, one person did something had known since 2015 that these fig- 2019 meeting. signs. The rink advisory committee increase from $31,931 to $32,810. At the start of Wednesday’s meet- hateful.” ures would be needed, but they had yet Commission Chairman Gary Fox will conduct a listening session this Board salaries were $30,090 in Janu- ing, the freeholders recognized Jen- Board President Gretchan Ohlig said CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 advised that the contract for the Wednesday, December 5 (after press ary of 2015, $30,691 in 2016, $31,305 nifer Popper of Plainfield for her 800- town’s strategic plan has been ex- deadline). in 2017, and $31,931 in 2018. During mile walk from Union County, N.J., ecuted and the administration is in Aquatic Supervisor Heather Re- that time frame the chairman’s salary to Maine in memory of her husband, the process of selecting the mem- Ferratti reminded the public that went from $32,130 in January of 2015, Michael, who died in 2016 during a bers of the steering committee. Mr. the Senior Service Expo has been to $32,772 in 2016, $33,428 in 2017 kayak accident, and to raise aware- Fox urged residents to participate rescheduled and will be held at the and $34,096 in 2018. ness of the East Coast Greenway, the in the process by attending the pub- municipal building on Friday, De- The county counsel’s salary will go route she walked on her journey. lic meetings, which will be con- cember 14, and there are dozens of from $171,744 to $176,467 in 2019; The resolution, read by Freeholder ducted next year. He also thanked CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the county manager from $169,000 Rebecca Williams of Plainfield, rec- to $173,648; director of administra- ognized Ms. Popper’s “courage and tive services from $135,498 to strength during a most difficult time.” $139,224; director of corrections from Ms. Popper said her walk started on $124,746 to $133,000; director of National Trails Day on June 2 at Lenape economic development/deputy Park. She said 98 miles of the Greenway county manager from $149,683 to are located in New Jersey. The 3,000- $157,396; director of engineering, mile Greenway stretches from Key public works and facilities from West, Fla., to the Maine border with $143,632 to $150,151; director of Canada. Through her walk she was able finance and county treasurer/chief fi- to raise funds for the East Coast nancial officer from $145,441 to Greenway Alliance and the New Jersey $153,551; director of human services walking group called Freewalkers. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader from $130,000 to $136,658; director The board also approved a resolu- FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS...Rabbi Abrohom Blesofsky of the Scotch Plains Chabad of parks and recreation from $128,382 tion for Peter Capodice congratulat- and Andy Blumenstock light the menorah during Garwood’s first annual Hanuk- to $137,051, and director of public ing him on his retirement as superin- kah menorah lighting on Sunday night. safety from $133,249 to $139,483. tendent of the Union County Voca- County Manager Ed Oatman, who tional-Technical Schools. A similar PAGE INDEX previously served as chief of staff for resolution was approved for Pamela Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14-16 Senator Nick Scutari (D-22nd, Lin- Capaci, who is retiring as executive Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 den), succeeded county manager director and chief executive officer of Police ...... 8 Real Estate .... 9, 13 Susan M. 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Without Monday’s work session meeting, the feasible option appears to involve rested on an outstanding warrant and other property not belonging to heard further testimony from the archi- the dimensions, I don’t find it helpful.” from the Atlantic City Court, with the suspect. Further investigation de- borough council reviewed a pre- moving the traffic queues from one tect and the real estate expert employed The plan calls for removal of part of the liminary traffic study prepared by location to others in neighboring current berm that runs along the length of bail in the amount of $2,500. Jimenez termined that the items in packaging by Hartz Mountain Industries LLC for was arrested in the area of South and were stolen from the convenience the consulting firm NV5. Accord- towns and reminded the council that the rezoning application for 750 Walnut Walnut Avenue in front of the site to ing to the principal engineer Joseph any changes would require the ap- Avenue last Wednesday. Hartz is seeking make way for new entrances into the Central Avenues subsequent to an store located next to the pharmacy in Fishinger, the source of the traffic proval of the New Jersey Depart- to rezone the commercial property to project site. investigation. He was transported to Garwood. residential. The drawings had shown a berm re- police headquarters, where he was The Garwood Detective Bureau congestion in the community can be ment of Transportation. maining on the southerly portion of the traced to the intersection of Route The council asked Mr. Fishinger Vice-President of Sales and Leasing, held in lieu of bail. Jimenez was later continued the investigation and iden- Hartz Mountain Industries, Charles property at Walnut Avenue near the cor- turned over to Atlantic City authori- tified at least two victims of burglary 22 and New Providence Road, to consider other options and agreed Reese, who also testified earlier this year ner of Raritan Road, as a means to help which is operating well beyond its to reach out to the Union County ties. to vehicles in Garwood as well as as a fact witness for Hartz Mountain on hide the five-story building. Tuesday, November 20, Quson several more victims of car burglaries capacity and causing significant Traffic Advisory Board and neigh- the viability of the commercial and indus- When asked the height and spacing of backups and spillover traffic in boring communities including the trees depicted in a rendering to depict Brewster, 37, of Westfield was ar- in Cranford. Garwood Police are con- trial market, came back for further testi- rested on two outstanding warrants. tinuing to work with the Cranford neighboring communities. Westfield to solicit their thoughts mony Wednesday. how they would disguise some of the Mr. Fishinger indicated that there on solutions. In talks regarding Hartz Mountain’s buildings, Mr. Englebaugh said he did One was from Westfield Municipal Police Department to identify all of were no easy fixes for the problem Michael Paige, operations man- marketing and advertising of the vacant not know and guessed possibly 25 or 30 Court and the other was from Union the victims from this string of car commercial buildings, planning board feet in height. County Superior Court. Brewster was burglaries and return the property to since there are no alternate routes ager for New Jersey American Wa- Angela Leary, a resident of Behnert for commuters who need to travel ter, asked the council for permis- member Bobbi Anderson said the mar- arrested in the area of Central and the rightful owners. keting cites the property is in tree-lined Place, where she said the main entrance South Avenues subsequent to an in- Spalliero was remanded to the East and West on Route 22, or par- sion to reconsider the borough’s suburbia and near a golf community, and into the property would intersect, asked ents who need to drop their children denial of the water company’s’ ap- vestigation. He was transported to Union County jail pending a court asked if he was aware of Clark Commons, why a rendering of the viewpoint from police headquarters, where he was appearance. off at area schools other than “peel- plication for a road opening permit a strip mall with a grocery store, a fitness the property into Behnert Place was not ing cars off at the Lawrence Avenue for Pembrook Road. Mr. Paige ad- represented. The architect said he was not held. Brewster later was turned over CRANFORD center and other shops and restaurants. to the Union County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, November 29, Khayri exit and have them travel through vised that the existing water main is Mr. Reese said yes. Ms. Anderson said it asked to provide one. Westfield.” a 72 years old cast iron pipe which, could be “quite attractive” to a potential Resident Don Smith asked what date for commitment to the Union County Hudeen, 22, of Elizabeth was ar- In addition, the volume of traffic when installed, had a six-inch di- lessor. When asked if it was considered to and time Mr. Englebaugh had started the jail. rested and charged with possession change the marketing scheme to see if it design of the residential units for this Wednesday, November 21, Russell of less than 50 grams of marijuana in the area is likely going to in- ameter, but now, is so filled with property. “I don’t know what date that crease as a result of the construc- sediment that it is causing discol- could attract buyers, Mr. Reese said, “We Schundler, 75, of Wolfeboro, N.H., and possession of drug parapherna- believe our marketing efforts are where was. Maybe 2015, 2016; I don’t know. I was arrested and charged with disor- lia following a motor vehicle stop at tion of high-density housing at the oration of residents water. The com- they should be.” would have to look it up,” Mr. Englebaugh former Bowcraft facility and on the pany plans to replace the aging line derly conduct pursuant to an investi- North Avenue East and Centennial Also, when asked how many inquiries responded. gation that took place in Westfield Avenue for a seatbelt violation. Barnes Tract, Mr. Fishinger said. with 1,600 feet of new pipe at a cost were seen, Mr. Reese said about three or The board was scheduled to next meet In response to a question from of more than half-a-million dollars. to continue the Hartz Mountain applica- near the NJ Transit railway. Schundler Hudeen was processed and provided four “serious” inquiries since 2016, when was transported to police headquar- with a municipal court appearance Councilman Keith Turner as to what The council agreed to grant the per- Hartz started to market the property. Later, tion on Wednesday, December 5, when was causing the increased vehicle mit after Mr. Paige confirmed that in response, resident Rita La Brutto said, the applicant’s engineer was expected to ters and placed under arrest. He was date. In addition, he was issued mo- volume, Mr. Fishinger pointed to an American Water was willing to pay “That’s pretty good. I think you are doing testify and maybe the planner. On released on a summons. tor vehicle summonses for a seatbelt a bang-up job.” Wednesday, December 19, two applica- Wednesday, November 21, three violation and possession of a con- increase in the number of vehicles to repave the road. tions are to be heard, but Hartz Mountain traveling on Route 22, which is the In other business, the council In response to Mr. Reese saying that incidents involving motor vehicle trolled dangerous substance in a Hartz has not disclosed to its potential is not slated for this meeting. The board burglaries were reported at residences motor vehicle. main connection between Route 78 agreed to approve raffle requests lessors that Hartz is in the middle of an anticipates a special meeting the week and points south and the fact that from the Mountainside Education on Coolidge Street. One vehicle was Friday, November 30, Catharine application to rezone the property, both before December 19 to consider an amend- burglarized on the 700 block, another Strom, 37, of Cranford was arrested the New Providence intersection is Foundation, Our Lady of Lourdes planning board member Peter Taylor and ment to the master plan for the housing the last eastbound traffic signal for Church, and Holy Trinity School. element, Board Attorney Mark Rothman on the 800 block, and two were at a and charged with driving while in- resident and licensed broker Gerry Grillo residence on the 1000 block. In each toxicated (DWI) following a motor several miles. He noted that with- The council’s next meeting will asked if it is illegal to not disclose to a said. The board then went back to a out a permanent and significant in- be on Tuesday, December 18. prospective tenant that there is a pending workshop executive session. case, the victim reported leaving the vehicle stop at North Avenue East application to rezone to residential. vehicle unlocked while parked in the and the Garden State Parkway 137 Mr. Grillo said, “It’s a serious viola- driveway. In the incident on the 700 Exchange for making an illegal U- tion of the real-estate ethics.” block, the victim stated that no appar- turn. Strom was processed and pro- PSE&G has notified Hartz that it will ent items were taken from the ve- vided with a municipal court appear- not renew its lease for a call center in hicle; in the case on the 800 block, the ance date. In addition, she was issued Westfield Planning Bd. about 21,000 square feet, and another Bd. of Ed. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 victim stated that $30 was stolen from motor vehicle summonses for an ille- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tenant, LabCorps, also has opted not to to provide them. Mr. Morrison was the vehicle. The victim in the case on gal U-turn, careless driving, failure to renew, Mr. Reese said. Both leases expire the 1000 block reported that items observe a red traffic signal and for an A master plan is defined as a suggested was incomplete, affirming next year. A trucking operation there has very positive about the financial situa- “land use and infrastructure plan the land-use ordinance is “in fact sub- a lease to expire next year as well. Mr. tion of the board. valued at approximately more than unregistered vehicle. that sets forth local goals, objec- stantive” to the planning board’s con- Reese was asked if the trucking company “You people can rely on the data that $200 were stolen from the two ve- Monday, December 3, James tives, and policies for community sideration, stated Mr. LaPlace in de- plans to stay. “We are keeping in contact comes out of your business office and, hicles. Molloy, 28, of Cranford was arrested growth and redevelopment over a scribing why he would not support with them. Depending upon what hap- for budgeting purposes, that should give Wednesday, November 21, Dion and charged with possession of a hy- set period,” as defined by the the subdivision’s approval. pens with the rest of the site. There really you great comfort,” he said. “There are Montgomery, 48, of Newark was ar- podermic syringe following a motor website ccupad.org. “Thank you for showing us how is no change in their status right now,” places where you can’t rely on it and rested on an outstanding criminal vehicle stop at North Avenue East Mr. Reese said. those places are frightening. warrant, in the amount of $1,000, out and John Street for a seatbelt viola- “This will be a public process. you support your neighborhood. I Also, PSE&G has come to Hartz to (Residents should) show up to a agree subsection 8.06G applies to “Every time I come here, I love to of Westfield Municipal Court pursu- tion. Molloy was processed and pro- purchase land there to erect a substation ant to a prisoner pickup. He also had vided with a municipal court appear- meeting to express what you said this application,” said planning to provide electricity to its customers, look at your health-insurance costs. You here tonight,” said Mayor Brindle board member Michael Ash. and Mr. Reese said he is not involved in guys actually hit it out of the park a few an outstanding criminal warrant out ance date. In addition, he was issued in addressing the concerned resi- Board member Darielle Walsh the discussions, when asked by the board years ago when you went to the self- of Union Municipal Court in the a motor vehicle summons for a seatbelt dents at the hearing. said until Mr. Simon’s interpreta- and residents. insurance program. You are actually amount of $750. He was transported violation. Mayor Brindle said addressing tion of subsection 8.06G, the appli- Renderings of the proposed new drive- three years into this. You are still spend- to police headquarters, processed and FANWOOD “neighborhoods vulnerable to sub- cation hearing appeared “as a quick ways and the entrance into the 30.5-acre ing more than $500,000 less in 2017- released on his own recognizance on Friday, November 16, a victim divisions” will be something the one. The application was conform- property showing the proposed apart- 2018 than you spent in 2014-2015 with both warrants. came to police headquarters to re- ment buildings, as well as a rendering of premium-based coverage, so that’s Wednesday, November 21, a bur- port her parking permit was stolen planning board and the town plan- ing.” However, after reviewing the a ladder truck erecting a ladder to one of ner will address in the “updated relevance of subsection 8.06G, Ms. amounted to millions of dollars over glary was reported at a residence on out of her motor vehicle, which was the five-story buildings, were provided the 0-100 block of Kimball Circle parked on the 265 block of South town master plan.” Walsh, too, felt she could not sup- by architect Bruce Englebaugh of Minno three years. That’s impressive.” Planning Board member Michael port the application. and Wasko. Board members paid tribute to Rob- while the homeowner was there. The Avenue. LaPlace said Mr. Foerst suggested When asked about the specifics of the ert Garrison, who will leave the board resident heard a loud “bang” coming Tuesday, November 20, Christian that the applicant does not need to ADS PLACED IN ladder truck’s angles of the ladder, he at the end of the year following a three- from the kitchen area. Upon inspec- Melendez, 25, of Elizabeth was ar- prove how they have met the 13 crite- said he was unsure, and then said it de- year term. tion, the resident observed the exte- rested pursuant to a motor vehicle ria set forth in subsection 8.06G. Yet, THE LEADER/TIMES pends if the township has this particular “In the short time that you have been rior door to be open, with minor stop at North and Hetfield Avenues the applicant “continued to show” BRING RESULTS fire truck. His drawings depicted a ladder here, I really believe you have changed damage to the chain lock, consistent for a motor vehicle violation. While how they met the criteria Mr. Simon truck from another town for which he was the culture of our board to cause us to be with forced entry. The victim did not the officer was speaking with the involved in providing renderings, he said. more thoughtful about the transparent hear anyone inside the residence and driver, Melendez, he could detect a He has not yet coordinated with the Cran- nothing appeared to be disturbed. strong odor of suspected marijuana ford Fire Department, he said. nature of the work we do. Your profes- Mayor Tom Hannen, Jr. said, “It is sional experience and your willingness No items were removed from the coming from the inside of the vehicle. important we know what that angle is.” to share your thoughts have been in- residence. The driver was asked to exit the ve- He said the firefighters would not place valuable,” Ms. Ohlig said. Monday, November 26, Lister hicle while the officer did a search. Perry, 27, of Irvington was arrested The officer located the suspected on an outstanding warrant from marijuana and Melendez was placed Irvington Municipal Court, in the under arrest. He was processed and amount of $1,000, pursuant to a mo- charged with possession of marijuana tor vehicle stop. Perry was processed and released pending his court ap- and posted bail. pearance. Tuesday, November 27, a resident Tuesday, November 27, police of the 500 block of Hillside Avenue made a motor vehicle stop at East reported being the victim of credit 7th Street and Terrill Road for a ËÞÚïÞ card fraud. The victim stated that one motor vehicle violation. A check of or more unknown suspects made sev- the driver, Trevoir Gunnell, 25, of eral purchases online without the Plainfield, showed active warrants victim’s approval. The approximate out of Fanwood, Plainfield and ÚåÞàÚÜò amount of the fraudulent purchases is Edison. Gunnell was placed under $2,500. arrest, processed and turned over to GARWOOD the Union County Correctional Fa- èßåèïÞ Monday, December 3, Angelo T. cility. A check of the passenger, Spalliero, 29, of Greenville, S.C., Marcus Peake, Jr., 24, of Linden, was arrested and charged with credit showed an active warrant out of card fraud, receiving stolen prop- Elizabeth. Peake also was arrested, erty, possession of a controlled dan- processed and released by Elizabeth gerous substance, shoplifting, credit Municipal Court pending a new court ÖÞçÞïÞëèîíàëèðéëèíÞÜíâçàíáÞæçè card theft, and burglary to motor hearing. vehicles. Police responded to a phar- Tuesday, November 27, a resident æÚííÞëáèðÛâàèîëäâÝìàÞíËÞíæÞáÞåé macy on North Avenue on a report of the 20 block of Gere Place re- òèîéëèíÞÜííáèìÞòèîåèïÞæèìíðâíáåâßÞ of an intoxicated male in the store. ported that an unknown person stole âçìîëÚçÜÞòèîÜÚçÚßßèëÝçèðÂÚååæÞíèÝÚò Officers observed a male, who was a delivered package from the front seated and slumped over in the photo porch. The incident was caught on a section of the store. While conduct- security camera. The suspect is de- ing their investigation the individual scribed as a young, thin male wearing showed the officers a New York a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and ÑèçÁÚçìäò–ÀììèÜâÚíÞì State driver’s license with a photo gray sweatpants. He fled in an un- %$˜ ˜# which, once examined by the offic- known type motor vehicle. There was ers, was not the suspect. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, December 6, 2018 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 59th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Scotch Plains Council to Vote on Ordinances for Afford. Housing By FRED T. ROSSI able-housing spending plan and an- 48,000 square feet of new retail and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times other related to the township’s mar- office space, more than 1,400 new SCOTCH PLAINS – The town- keting plan for affordable units. parking spots and 177 new housing ship council is expected to vote on Robert Renaud, who is advising units, 35 of which will be set aside as several ordinances for passsage at its the township on affordable-housing affordable-housing units. Proposals meeting next Tuesday that are re- matters, said recently that the afford- from interested developers are due quired to be enacted before a compli- able-housing ordinance will incorpo- by February 1 and will ultimately ance hearing the following day where rate all the affordability regulations require approval by the township a judge will gauge how Scotch Plains in the Fair Share Plan and the court council. is progressing in meeting its afford- settlement. The aim of the Wednes- In addition, the planning board last able-housing obligations that were day, December 12 hearing, he said, is month endorsed and sent to the coun- agreed to with developers earlier this to give the court a projection of the cil a report that concluded that the year. status of the ordinances and when Snuffy’s Pantagis property met the The three ordinances include an other tasks will be completed. criteria to be declared an Area in updated affordable-housing ordi- The court hearing will cap off a Need of Redevelopment, a move that, nance, one related to development busy year, one that saw the council if endorsed by the council next week, fees and a third related to mandatory endorse a redevelopment plan for the will give the township government affordable-housing set-asides. Earlier, public properties in the central busi- more control over how that property the council passed two resolutions ness district, formally launching an will be redeveloped in coming years. pertaining to the township’s afford- endeavor that will result in about “It’s been a long haul,” Mayor Alexander Smith said this week, add- ing that he was eager to start receiv- ing “great submissions” from devel- opers in the coming weeks. Speaking Courtesy of Tom Kranz to The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, SANTA ARRIVES IN FANWOOD...The Fanwood Recreation Commission, volunteers and Recreation Director Bob he thanked the members of the rede- Budiansky, left front in red sweater, pose with Santa Claus at Sunday’s Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in the borough. velopment committee, as well as resi- dents and business owners for their support and efforts this year. The mayor also said he does not foresee SP-F Board of Education’s any “sticky items” to worry about at next Wednesday’s court hearing. The downtown redevelopment Fund Balance Up $1.3 Million committee will hold its monthly meet- ing on Wednesday, December 12, but By JESSE WINTER the end of the year there was about Later in the meeting, the board decisions on when to move on to the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times $4 million left over, which is about approved a $219,000 contract with next phase of redevelopment — spe- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch 4 percent of the budget, which re- Potter Architects. The breakdown cifically the area extending from Park Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) Board of ally wasn’t a big margin. includes $97,000 for the turf field Avenue at Front Street north to Route Education was met with good news “That helps you perpetuate into at the high school, an additional 22 — will wait until the 2019 town- last Thursday night when auditor the future,” she noted. $52,000 for the track, and the re- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ship council is in place, according to Kathi Mantell announced the dis- After paying off the last year’s maining amount of $68,800 allo- HAPPY HANUKKAH...A crowd of a few hundred attend the menorah-lighting redevelopment coordinator Thomas trict fund balance rose by $1.3 mil- encumbrances and other district cated for windows at School One. ceremony on Monday night at Alan Augustine Village Green in Scotch Plains to Strowe. The mayor said he expects lion. costs, the board found itself with The next meeting of the facilities mark the start of Hanukkah. that attention will be paid to the next “That’s very good fiscal respon- that additional $1.3-million surplus. committee is Monday, December phase in the early months of next sibility,” said Ms. Mantell, of Ms. Mantell and the board said the 10. The board also approved new year, adding that the study of the Nisivocca and Co., the firm execut- audit is not finalized yet as the dis- curriculum items with an emphasis Council Gets Update on Snuffy’s property, which “makes up a ing the district’s audit. “This occurs trict is still waiting on more infor- on the sciences. In addition to stan- good portion” of the second phase, when you have more revenue than mation to be submitted from the dard biology, chemistry and phys- Downtown, Aff. Housing was “significant.” anticipated.” state. However, both the auditor and ics courses, the curriculum now in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Ms. Mantell went on to state, “at board were confident this would cludes a focus on Food Science. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL the business site formerly known as Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times not change the district’s surplus or These courses include Introduction The Rice Inn, which also would be a overall budget numbers. to Food, Advanced Foods and Nu- FANWOOD – A brief discussion food vendor in the downtown area. Freeholders, Dept. Heads During the committee reports sec- trition Science. regarding affordable-housing units Also, the former Bathworks shop tion of the meeting, the finance and The SP-F district also will ben- within the borough was part of was recently listed by a realtor. Addi- facilities committees discussed the efit from a $12,900 grant from the Monday’s borough council meeting. tionally, Small Business Saturday, To Get Raises In January outcomes of their meeting on No- Margaret and Peter Chang Founda- According to Mayor Colleen Mahr which is always the Saturday after By PAUL J. PEYTON proved a settlement of $160,000 in a vember 5. The facilities committee tion. The board moved to accept and council members, there are seven Thanksgiving, was reported as a “suc- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times lawsuit entitled Kevin Buckley and stated its plan to transition to other funds from the grant, designed to affordable units that will be available cessful” day by Fanwood shops and COUNTY — For the third time in Ryan Wilson versus the Union County projects now that the Scotch Plains- “enhance and develop life skills in through a lottery system. other businesses, Ms. Jeffery said. the last four years, the Union County Sheriff’s Department. Fanwood High School lock-down third-grade students,” according to Members of the governing body, In other business, it was reported Freeholder Board approved raises for According to an online summary of emergency notification system is the description of the grant’s mis- Councilman Anthony Carter and that there is a discussion of updating themselves and department heads. the case at www.leagle.com, the case “fully operational” and with the sion on the agenda. The Margaret Mayor Mahr, wanted to know the the current employee handbook for The board introduced the ordinance arose from a dispute between the two buzzer system to be installed and Peter Chang Foundation, “was exact procedure for interested candi- the borough. It was noted that the last Wednesday and has scheduled a Sheriff’s K-9 Unit officers, Buckley and “shortly.” established as a 501(c)(3) Founda- dates to be part of the possible selec- handbook had not been updated since public hearing and board vote on Wilson, and the county “over pay under Also commanding the facilities tion to improve the health and well- tion. 2006, which was done by a commit- Thursday, December 13. the (federal) Fair Labor Standards Act” committee’s attention, is the state being of children in the Scotch It was reported that as of yet there is tee headed by then Councilwoman Effective January 1, the freeholder on whether “time spent by K-9 Officers of the two turf fields. During a meet- Plains (NJ) area,” as stated on the no application for interested parties Donna Dolce. chairman’s salary will go from $34,096 off the clock on the care and mainte- ing held on November 5, Assistant foundation’s website. to fill out. It was noted that on Saturday, De- to $35,034, the vice-chairman’s from nance of their canine partners is com- Principal of Athletics Ryan Miller The board’s shared-services com- Council members and Mayor Mahr cember 15, the borough will hold its $33,014 to $33,922, and the seven pensable time” under federal law. discussed the need to replace the mittee reported on preventive pro- wanted to see a clear explanation about annual Santa Parade, when the big remaining freeholders will see a salary At the start of Wednesday’s meet- turf. Replacing Tyson and Wexler grams being delivered at the high affordable housing and about the up- jolly icon will deliver presents to chil- increase from $31,931 to $32,810. ing, the freeholders recognized Jen- Fields at the high school, and also school including the Safety Bug coming available housing units in the dren within the borough with the help Board salaries were $30,090 in Janu- nifer Popper of Plainfield for her 800- the surrounding track and fencing, Simulator, a program that simulates downtown Fanwood area. of members of the fire department, ary of 2015, $30,691 in 2016, $31,305 mile walk from Union County, N.J., could potentially amount to $1.4 the experience of driving impaired, In addition, Director of Economic rescue squad and police department. in 2017, and $31,931 in 2018. During to Maine in memory of her husband, million. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Development for the borough Eliza- To participate, residents had to have that time frame the chairman’s salary Michael, who died in 2016 during a beth Jeffery reported that there was a dropped off their presents to Bor- went from $32,130 in January of 2015, kayak accident, and to raise aware- possible interested party to take over CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 to $32,772 in 2016, $33,428 in 2017 ness of the East Coast Greenway, the and $34,096 in 2018. route she walked on her journey. The county counsel’s salary will go The resolution, read by Freeholder from $171,744 to $176,467 in 2019; Rebecca Williams of Plainfield, rec- the county manager from $169,000 ognized Ms. Popper’s “courage and to $173,648; director of administra- strength during a most difficult time.” tive services from $135,498 to Ms. Popper said her walk started on $139,224; director of corrections from National Trails Day on June 2 at Lenape $124,746 to $133,000; director of Park. She said 98 miles of the Greenway economic development/deputy are located in New Jersey. The 3,000- county manager from $149,683 to mile Greenway stretches from Key $157,396; director of engineering, West, Fla., to the Maine border with public works and facilities from Canada. Through her walk she was able $143,632 to $150,151; director of to raise funds for the East Coast finance and county treasurer/chief fi- Greenway Alliance and the New Jersey nancial officer from $145,441 to walking group called Freewalkers. $153,551; director of human services The board also approved a resolu- SANTA CLAUS IS COMING...Santa will be making a special visit at the from $130,000 to $136,658; director tion for Peter Capodice congratulat- “Christmas House” in Fanwood at 83 Paterson Road this Saturday, December 8 of parks and recreation from $128,382 ing him on his retirement as superin- from 4:30 to 6 p.m. All are welcome and a gift will be provided for each child. There to $137,051, and director of public tendent of the Union County Voca- is no charge for this event and donations will be accepted to benefit the children safety from $133,249 to $139,483. tional-Technical Schools. A similar at the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities. Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times County Manager Ed Oatman, who resolution was approved for Pamela PAGE INDEX MAYOR’S GALA...Honoring the first responders of the community, Mayor Al previously served as chief of staff for Capaci, who is retiring as executive Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14-16 Smith thanked each of the three groups being feted at the annual fund-raising Senator Nick Scutari (D-22nd, Lin- director and chief executive officer event held at Shackamaxon Country Club on Saturday night. Members of the Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 den), succeeded county manager of Prevention Links, a not-for-profit Police ...... 8 Real Estate .... 9, 13 Scotch Plains Firefighters Association, shown above, the Scotch Plains Police Alfred Faella, who retired, in March organization focused on the preven- Foundation, Scotch Plains Rescue Squad and Municipal Alliance Committee were Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 14 on hand to accept thanks from the sponsors and donors. Geraldine Keogh, co-chair 2018. Mr. Faella was making $179,757 tion of drug, alcohol and tobacco Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 of the Gala Committee, helped present the plaques of recognition. at the time of his retirement. abuse. In other business, the board ap- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD Extraordinary Professionals. WEST Whether Your Real Estate Needs are Local, National, or International Your Move Is Our Move and We’re Ready to Assist You Every Step of the Way.

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Publication Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Sale A True Westfield Tradition • Est. 1947 • Christmas Trees & Wreaths • Roping & Stands Starts Saturday, November 24th • Elm Street Athletic Field Weekdays Monday to Friday 5PM - 9PM • Saturdays & Sundays 9AM - 6PM All Proceeds Donated To Local Charities & Non-Profits Mountainside Council Reviews Traffic Study By KATE BROWNE Traffic Advisory Board and neigh- WESTFIELD out receipts, along with numerous Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times boring communities including Monday, November 19, Carlos wax paper folds of suspected heroin MOUNTAINSIDE — At Westfield to solicit their thoughts on Jimenez, 35, of Elizabeth was ar- and other property not belonging to Monday’s work session meeting, the solutions. rested on an outstanding warrant from the suspect. Further investigation de- borough council reviewed a prelimi- Michael Paige, operations manager the Atlantic City Court, with bail in termined that the items in packaging nary traffic study prepared by the for New Jersey American Water, asked the amount of $2,500. Jimenez was were stolen from the convenience consulting firm NV5. According to the council for permission to recon- arrested in the area of South and Cen- store located next to the pharmacy in the principal engineer Joseph sider the borough’s denial of the wa- tral Avenues subsequent to an inves- Garwood. Fishinger, the source of the traffic ter company’s’ application for a road tigation. He was transported to police The Garwood Detective Bureau congestion in the community can be opening permit for Pembrook Road. headquarters, where he was held in continued the investigation and iden- traced to the intersection of Route 22 Mr. Paige advised that the existing lieu of bail. Jimenez was later turned tified at least two victims of burglary and New Providence Road, which is water main is a 72 years old cast iron over to Atlantic City authorities. to vehicles in Garwood as well as operating well beyond its capacity pipe which, when installed, had a six- Tuesday, November 20, Quson several more victims of car burglaries and causing significant backups and inch diameter, but now, is so filled Brewster, 37, of Westfield was ar- in Cranford. Garwood Police are con- spillover traffic in neighboring com- with sediment that it is causing dis- rested on two outstanding warrants. tinuing to work with the Cranford Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times munities. coloration of residents water. The One was from Westfield Municipal Police Department to identify all of HO, HO, HO...Rainy weather on Sunday could not keep the kids away from a Mr. Fishinger indicated that there company plans to replace the aging Court and the other was from Union the victims from this string of car chance to brief Santa Claus about their gift requests at the Scotch Plains holiday were no easy fixes for the problem line with 1,600 feet of new pipe at a County Superior Court. Brewster burglaries and return the property to celebration in the parking lot adjacent to town hall. since there are no alternate routes for cost of more than half-a-million dol- was arrested in the area of Central the rightful owners. commuters who need to travel East lars. The council agreed to grant the and South Avenues subsequent to Spalliero was remanded to the and West on Route 22, or parents who permit after Mr. Paige confirmed that an investigation. He was transported Union County jail pending a court need to drop their children off at area American Water was willing to pay to to police headquarters, where he appearance. Scotch Plains Redevelopment schools other than “peeling cars off at repave the road. was held. Brewster later was turned CRANFORD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the Lawrence Avenue exit and have In other business, the council agreed over to the Union County Sheriff’s Thursday, November 29, Khayri During the fall election campaign, there are options for commuters to them travel through Westfield.” to approve raffle requests from the Office for commitment to the Union Hudeen, 22, of Elizabeth was arrested the three victorious Democratic can- take NJ Transit buses or trains to In addition, the volume of traffic Mountainside Education Foundation, County jail. and charged with possession of less didates expressed some concerns about and from New York — are sound in the area is likely going to increase Our Lady of Lourdes Church, and Wednesday, November 21, Russell than 50 grams of marijuana and pos- the scope and breadth of potential new ideas.” He said the township “should as a result of the construction of Holy Trinity School. Schundler, 75, of Wolfeboro, N.H., session of drug paraphernalia follow- development in the downtown. be proactive with commercial high-density housing at the former The council’s next meeting will be was arrested and charged with disor- ing a motor vehicle stop at North Councilwoman Elizabeth spaces being made available while Bowcraft facility and on the Barnes on Tuesday, December 18. derly conduct pursuant to an investi- Avenue East and Centennial Avenue Stamler, who was elected on No- also keeping in mind the develop- Tract, Mr. Fishinger said. gation that took place in Westfield for a seatbelt violation. Hudeen was vember 6 and appointed to the coun- ment on Route 22 as we make plans.” In response to a question from near the NJ Transit railway. Schundler processed and provided with a mu- cil two weeks ago to fill a vacancy, Councilman Keith Turner as to what was transported to police headquar- nicipal court appearance date. In ad- said she is “looking forward to re- was causing the increased vehicle FW Council ters and placed under arrest. He was dition, he was issued motor vehicle viewing the plans developers will volume, Mr. Fishinger pointed to an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 released on a summons. summonses for a seatbelt violation be bringing forward.” She told The increase in the number of vehicles Wednesday, November 21, three and possession of a controlled dan- Times that she and her running SP-F BOE traveling on Route 22, which is the ough Hall by the end of the business incidents involving motor vehicle gerous substance in a motor vehicle. mates, Joshua Losardo and Roshan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 main connection between Route 78 day on December 3. No late gifts burglaries were reported at resi- Friday, November 30, Catharine White, “just want to proceed with and points south and the fact that the were accepted. dences on Coolidge Street. One ve- Strom, 37, of Cranford was arrested caution. This is a huge undertaking as well as the Raiders Don’t Risk It New Providence intersection is the It also was announced that Santa hicle was burglarized on the 700 and charged with driving while in- and we want our downtown to thrive Distracted Driving Simulator, a pro- last eastbound traffic signal for sev- Claus will stop by the “Christmas block, another on the 800 block, and toxicated (DWI) following a motor for all of us to enjoy.” gram meant to simulate a crash and eral miles. He noted that without a House,” located at 83 Paterson Road, two were at a residence on the 1000 vehicle stop at North Avenue East Mr. Losardo said the Democrats, the emergency response to the af- permanent and significant infrastruc- this Saturday, December 8, from 4:30 block. In each case, the victim re- and the Garden State Parkway 137 who will control the five-member termath of a distracted-driving inci- ture improvement, such as the instal- to 6 p.m., rain, snow or shine. All are ported leaving the vehicle unlocked Exchange for making an illegal U- council come January, “fully grasp dent. lation of oversized jug handles or welcome to attend and there is no while parked in the driveway. In the turn. Strom was processed and pro- that Scotch Plains is required to Board members were joined by clover leafs, the only feasible option charge. Gifts will be provided for the incident on the 700 block, the victim vided with a municipal court appear- comply with the affordable-hous- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High appears to involve moving the traf- children visiting by the Rose family. stated that no apparent items were ance date. In addition, she was issued ing settlement, and that redevelop- School Girls Varsity Soccer team, fic queues from one location to oth- The Christmas House also is open taken from the vehicle; in the case on motor vehicle summonses for an ille- ing downtown is part of that.” He who were honored for winning their ers in neighboring towns and re- now through Tuesday, January 8, for the 800 block, the victim stated that gal U-turn, careless driving, failure to told The Times he believes Mayor ninth straight county championship. minded the council that any changes visitors to enjoy the Christmas lights $30 was stolen from the vehicle. The observe a red traffic signal and for an Smith’s goals — “including pro- The Raiders shut out Cranford High would require the approval of the display. Donations are accepted for victim in the case on the 1000 block unregistered vehicle. moting economic development, en- School, 2 to 0, in the county cham- New Jersey Department of Trans- the New Jersey Institute for Disabili- reported that items valued at ap- Monday, December 3, James suring adequate parking exists, that pionship. portation. ties at www.njid.org. proximately more than $200 were Molloy, 28, of Cranford was arrested The council asked Mr. Fishinger The next Fanwood council meet- stolen from the two vehicles. and charged with possession of a hy- to consider other options and agreed ing is scheduled for Monday, Decem- Wednesday, November 21, Dion podermic syringe following a motor to reach out to the Union County ber 17, at 7 p.m., at Borough Hall. Montgomery, 48, of Newark was ar- vehicle stop at North Avenue East rested on an outstanding criminal and John Street for a seatbelt viola- warrant, in the amount of $1,000, out tion. Molloy was processed and pro- of Westfield Municipal Court pursu- vided with a municipal court appear- ant to a prisoner pickup. He also had ance date. In addition, he was issued an outstanding criminal warrant out a motor vehicle summons for a seatbelt of Union Municipal Court in the violation. amount of $750. He was transported FANWOOD to police headquarters, processed and Friday, November 16, a victim released on his own recognizance on came to police headquarters to re- both warrants. port her parking permit was stolen Wednesday, November 21, a bur- out of her motor vehicle, which was glary was reported at a residence on parked on the 265 block of South the 0-100 block of Kimball Circle Avenue. while the homeowner was there. The Tuesday, November 20, Christian resident heard a loud “bang” coming Melendez, 25, of Elizabeth was ar- from the kitchen area. Upon inspec- rested pursuant to a motor vehicle tion, the resident observed the exte- stop at North and Hetfield Avenues Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times rior door to be open, with minor for a motor vehicle violation. While SINGING GALS AND THEIR LEADERS...At the Mountainside tree lighting damage to the chain lock, consistent the officer was speaking with the and visit from Santa on Saturday night, the Girl Scouts of Mountainside sing five with forced entry. The victim did not driver, Melendez, he could detect a songs. hear anyone inside the residence and strong odor of suspected marijuana Courtesy of Tom Kranz nothing appeared to be disturbed. coming from the inside of the ve- CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN FANWOOD...Despite a steady drizzle and a little bit of No items were removed from the hicle. The driver was asked to exit mud, Fanwood’s annual Santa arrival and Christmas tree lighting took place residence. the vehicle while the officer did a Sunday. Mayor Colleen Mahr, who lit the tree with the assistance of Santa Claus, Monday, November 26, Lister search. The officer located the sus- is pictured with Recreation Commissioner Bruce Zakarin and his daughter, Allie. Perry, 27, of Irvington was arrested pected marijuana and Melendez was on an outstanding warrant from placed under arrest. He was pro- Irvington Municipal Court, in the cessed and charged with possession amount of $1,000, pursuant to a mo- of marijuana and released pending tor vehicle stop. Perry was processed his court appearance. PERSONAL and posted bail. Tuesday, November 27, police Tuesday, November 27, a resident made a motor vehicle stop at East SERVICE of the 500 block of Hillside Avenue 7th Street and Terrill Road for a reported being the victim of credit motor vehicle violation. A check of card fraud. The victim stated that one the driver, Trevoir Gunnell, 25, of IN PERSON or more unknown suspects made sev- Plainfield, showed active warrants eral purchases online without the out of Fanwood, Plainfield and victim’s approval. The approximate Edison. Gunnell was placed under amount of the fraudulent purchases is arrest, processed and turned over to What does it mean to be IN good hands?Ð It means $2,500. the Union County Correctional Fa- you get me, a local expert agent to help you whenever GARWOOD cility. A check of the passenger, you need it. I’ll use my local knowledge to help Monday, December 3, Angelo T. Marcus Peake, Jr., 24, of Linden, Spalliero, 29, of Greenville, S.C., showed an active warrant out of protect you based on your was arrested and charged with credit Elizabeth. Peake also was arrested, specific needs. Call or stop card fraud, receiving stolen prop- processed and released by Eliza- erty, possession of a controlled dan- beth Municipal Court pending a new in for a free Personalized gerous substance, shoplifting, credit court hearing. Insurance Proposal today. card theft, and burglary to motor Tuesday, November 27, a resident vehicles. Police responded to a phar- of the 20 block of Gere Place re- macy on North Avenue on a report ported that an unknown person stole of an intoxicated male in the store. a delivered package from the front Officers observed a male, who was porch. The incident was caught on a seated and slumped over in the photo security camera. The suspect is de- section of the store. While conduct- scribed as a young, thin male wear- ing their investigation the individual ing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt showed the officers a New York and gray sweatpants. He fled in an State driver’s license with a photo unknown type motor vehicle. There which, once examined by the offic- was no further description. Nelson Espeland, LUTCF ers, was not the suspect. Dispatch radioed the officers of a 908-233-6300 reported burglary to a motor ve- Bulletins 2284 South Avenue hicle and informed the officers that the burglary victim was the same Scotch Plains individual named on the New York Mean [email protected] driver’s license. The suspect was then placed under arrest and admit- ted that his name was actually Business Angelo T. Spalliero. A search incident to the arrest found 908-232-4407 Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Bridgewater, Spalliero in possession of numerous NJ, Allstate New Jersey Insurance Co. © 2016 Allstate Insurance Co. items from the victim’s car as well as 205175 goleader.com/form/bulletin items in unopened packaging but with- Page 2 Thursday, December 6, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's Anti-Semitic Graffiti Again Peek at the Week Found at a Westfield School By SUZETTE F. STALKER student. In Politics Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Leader/Times Several similar incidents recently By Paul Peyton of WESTFIELD — For the third time occurred at schools in Summit as Former Westfield Councilwoman than any other state in the nation, in less than two months, anti-Semitic well, according to published reports. Peggy Sur Passes Away at 86 and it’s disappointing that Mr. graffiti was discovered at a local In a November 30 letter addressed Margaret “Peggy” Sur, a former Malinowksi has already decided school last week, prompting the clergy to the Temple Emanu-El commu- Westfield councilwoman, passed to turn his back on our young of a Westfield synagogue to call upon nity, which also was forwarded to away Novenber 27 at her home in Bel people by supporting someone community leaders in the area to take The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Air, Md. She was 86. She served six who has done nothing to improve a strong public stance against this Plains-Fanwood Times, Rabbi Dou- years years as a councilwoman in the our situation. Union County de- recent spike in bias incidents. glas Sagal and fellow clergy mem- 1990s. Appointed by former Mayor serves a representative in Con- The latest incident occurred No- bers at the Westfield synagogue noted Richard Bagger, she was chairwoman gress who will fight for the young vember 29 at Edison Intermediate the increase in bias incidents. “While of the 1994 renovation of people of Union County not School in Westfield. Principal Matt this may reflect a national trend of Mindowaskin Park, according to her cuddle-up to D.C. insider politi- Bolton informed parents in an e- increased anti-Semitism and racism obituary (see page 6). cians like Nancy Pelosi. The fight mail that same day that a student and bigotry in our nation, this should Upon leaving town government, to reclaim CD-7 begins today.” “had defaced school property with not be tolerated in our local commu- Mrs. Sur began an effort to establish GOP Senators Ask DEMs to messages of hate directed at various nities,” the letter stated. a Union County animal swhelter, serv- Table Redistricting Proposal Courtesy of William J. Palatucci groups,” according to a December 2 In their letter, Rabbi Sagal and his ing as its first president. She was a The 15 members of the Senate A FOND MEMORY...William J. Palatucci of Westfield was the executive director article published by NJ Advance colleagues appealed to civic and edu- of the New Jersey state campaigns for President George H.W. Bush in 1988 and Media. cation leaders in Westfield and neigh- member of the Cornerstone Society Republican caucus have sent a letter 1992. He is pictured here with the President on July 22, 1992 at the Three Saints of the Westfield Foundation. She is urging the Democrat sponsors of a Russian Orthodox Church in Garfield, N.J. Mr. Palatucci currently is special “We take this act very seriously boring towns to take action to com- survived by her husband of 62 years, proposed amendment to the New counsel at the Gibbons law firm. and are working with this student, bat bias within their communities. William Sur; four children, Katherine Jersey Constitution to table their pro- their family, and the Westfield Po- They urged leaders to denounce, “in Wein (Robert) of Bel Air, Md., Nancy posal for redistricting legislative dis- lice Department to ensure that this the strongest possible terms,” ex- Sur (Abraham) of San Francisco, tricts. The GOP caucus says the pro- RVL Mayors, Senators Talk student understands the significance pressions of anti-Semitism, racism Calif., Kevin Sur (Carla) of Elko, NV, posal is clearly designed to impart a of their behavior,” the message con- and bigotry; to treat all anti-Semitic Patricia Sur (Bruce) of San Fran- permanent electoral advantage to in- tinued. or racist vandalism as hate crimes; to cisco, Calif.; seven grandchildren and cumbents and legislative candidates About Mid-Town Direct Last week’s incident followed one hold parents or guardians of minors one great grandchild. from the Democratic Party. REGION — More than 20 mayors Mayors Mahr, Brindle and Fazen in which anti-Semitic and racially- who commit hate crimes account- Malinowski Ripped for Support In the letter to Senator Nicholas met with their New Jersey State Sen- previously met with the Senators, as offensive graffiti was found October able, and to emphasize at public gath- Of Pelosi for House Speaker Scutari (D-22nd, Linden) and Senate ate representatives recently to make well as Senator Nicholas Scutari (D- 6 spray painted on an exterior wall at erings such as governing body and The Union County Young Republi- President Stephen Sweeney (D-3rd, the case for providing a one-seat ride 22nd, Linden) and Senator Michael Scotch Plains-Fanwood High school-board meetings that, “bigotry cans ripped Congressman-elect Tom Gloucester), the sponsors of SCR- for commuters on the Raritan Valley Doherty (R-23rd, Bridgewater) to School. Several days earlier, a swas- is not tolerated” in their communi- Malinowski for backing “career-poli- 43/SCR-152, the GOP caucus said Line (RVL). The RVL Mayors Alli- share a report that cited train lines with tika was found in a bathroom at ties. The entire text of the letter from tician and D.C. insider” Nancy Pelosi that the opposition at a recent hearing ance of 28 mayors from towns on or equal or lower ridership have multiple Westfield’s Franklin Elementary the Temple Emanu-El clergy appears for House Speaker. She was elected on the proposal was unanimous. near the train line represent more than direct trains, while RVL has none. School, also reportedly the work of a on page 4 of today’s newspaper. by a vote of 203-32 A full vote will be They said witnesses warned that the 23,000 daily commuters “who have Mayor Fazen pointed to the grow- held in the next Congress in January. proposal would constitutionally man- had to endure, for decades, the incon- ing ridership on RVL as a result of “Young people in Union County date that future legislative districts be venience and uncertainty of changing Transit-Oriented Development in Irvington Man, Juvenile are fed up with New Jersey’s high drawn in a way that is mathematically platforms and trains at Newark Penn multiple towns on the line and stressed taxes and lackluster economic guaranteed to cement and even grow Station,” according to a press release the mayors were seeking service eq- growth,” said J.D. Bryden, chair- the Democratic Party’s legislative ma- submitted by Raritan Valley Line uitable to some other train lines. Arrested for Theft of Vehicle man of the Union County Young jorities, while disenfranchising mil- Mayors Alliance Co-Chairs, Bound The senators each expressed support WESTFIELD – Acting Westfield nals with chances like this to steal Republicans. “New Jersey has lions of voters through reduced com- Brook Mayor Robert Fazen, Fanwood for the Alliance efforts to improve ser- Police Chief Christopher Battiloro vehicles. Please exercise common more millennials living at home petition and less real choice. Mayor Colleen Mahr, and Westfield vice on the RVL, but noted that addi- on Monday announced the recent ar- sense and always take simple mea- Mayor Shelley Brindle. tional information about track capacity rest of Dquan Dupont, 21, of Irvington sures, such as turning off and securing Senator Thomas Kean (R-21st, and train schedules is necessary. for the burglary and theft of a motor your vehicles when exiting them, to Westfield), Senator Joseph Cryan (D- Mayor Brindle asked the senators to vehicle, which occurred on Saturday, protect both you and your property.” 20th, Linden) and Senator Christo- request NJ Transit provide the necessary November 24, at approximately 12:43 Chief Battiloro added that the sto- pher Bateman (R-16th, Somerville), information so the analysis can begin. a.m. from the parking lot of a conve- len motor vehicle was subsequently listened to mayors express their frus- “We know this issue is complicated, but nience store located on the 800 block utilized in the commission of a rob- tration about lack of direct service for believe there is a solution. The analysis of Central Avenue. bery in Maplewood. He credited the their constituents and concern about and planning for a one-seat ride has to A 17-year old male juvenile from commendable investigative work of a long-term negative impact on home start now,” Mayor Brindle said. Irvington was also arrested for the Detective Nicholas Bruno with the values. Mayor Mahr pointed out that The RVL Mayors Alliance also sent burglary and theft of the motor ve- swift arrest of the individuals in- RVL is the only NJ Transit train line a letter of support for a proposal to hicle. He initiated a high-speed ve- volved. that has track connectivity into New limit opening the portal bridge during hicular pursuit with Garwood Police Anyone with additional informa- York Penn Station, but no direct train peak hours. The proposal from Gov- while fleeing the area immediately tion relating to this incident is asked service during peak hours. ernor Phil Murphy, U.S. Senators following the theft, according to to contact Detective Bruno at (908) “First and foremost, this is about Cory Booker and Robert Menendez Westfield police. 789-6076. improving quality of life for commut- (both D-NJ) requests the U.S. Coast Chief Battiloro indicated that the ers, but lack of mid-town direct train Guard discontinue the practice in or- vehicle was left running and unat- Don’t need it? service also has a negative impact on der to provide some temporary relief tended in the convenience store’s home values and ability of businesses for New Jersey commuters. At issue, parking lot when it was stolen. Use a Leader/TIMES to attract employees putting our towns are the ongoing train delays and can- “This was a crime of opportunity,” at a competitive disadvantage,” cellations caused when the portal Chief Battiloro said. “I cannot stress Classified Ad to Sell it! Mayor Mahr said. bridge malfunctions. enough that we must not present crimi-

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The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey to any and all residents in the Bor- put on potential capital projects, like sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West ough of Garwood to serve on a vari- equipment and road work. diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 ety of boards, commissions, and com- Please feel free to return a paper If you can guess one correctly – good mittees. Our residents have such di- copy of the completed application to guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 verse backgrounds, skills, and tal- Borough Hall (office open Mon. to vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at ents. I hope many will consider vol- Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or police you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. 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Hinke Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 403 South Avenue. A description of appointment at the re-organization 3. Pungar – A crab EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS each of the boards, commissions, and meeting of the mayor and council on 4. Salto – In music, a skip committees is also available on the January 2, 2019, please submit your TUSSICULAR SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe borough website homepage under application by December 15. 1. Twining about; twisting One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 “Community Volunteer Resource I am committed to working to en- 2. Pertaining to a cough Form.” Information is also available sure each committee is non-partisan 3. Full of life; very lively for anyone interested in volunteering and reflective of our community. I 4. Formed like a fan for one of our emergency service or- look forward to meeting with anyone KAME Does NJ Need to Bring Back 1. A low mound or hill composed of ganizations or Garwood non-profits. interested in an appointed position. sand, gravel, etc. Existing groups with open posi- Also, I thank you in advance for your 2. Boiled corn meal; mush tions include the Planning/Zoning willingness to devote your time to 3. Brittle Death Penalty for Brutal Murders? Board, Recreation Commission, better your community. Together, we 4. A small brook or rivulet Board of Health, Library Board of will make sure Garwood remains a PULE Many New Jerseyans no doubt have been follow- convicted for the 2013 crime. “I live with this fear Trustees, Celebrations Committee, “small town with a big heart” and has 1. To run abandon; decamp ing the sickening news of the brutal murders of a because the State of New Jersey does not have the Green Team, and Historical Commit- a bright future ahead for all to enjoy. 2. Covered with a hairy substance or wool family of four, including two children, in their home courage or sense to implement the death penalty for tee. I am also excited to add a first- Sara Todisco ever Citizens’ Advisory Panel. There 3. A type of sweet onion in Colts Neck on November 20. A father was shot to these types of inhumane crimes.” Mayor-Elect 4. To whine, cry, whimper death in his front yard, with his wife and their In 2007, four young people, three attending col- will be nine spots available for resi- Garwood KEB children, ages 8 and 11, brutally stabbed to death. lege in Delaware, were gunned down execution style 1. Playful; sportive The alleged murderer is Paul Caneiro, brother of after being robbed by four males ranging in age from A National Trend Of Increased Anti- 2. Untidiness; filth 3. Scottish for a tic or sheep louse Keith Caneiro and uncle to Sophia, 8, and Jesse, 11, 16 to 20. A news report said the victims were “forced 4. A pustule or pimple and brother-in-law to Jennifer Caneiro. to kneel against a wall” before they were each shot Semitism And Racism And Bigotry This was a heinous crime, deserving severe pun- in the back of the head. Editor’s Note: This Letter Was For- munity leadership of Westfield and Letters to ishment. In our view, the death penalty is warranted There are several pieces of legislation in Trenton warded to The Westfield Leader the surrounding towns, both civic and in this case. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christo- that would bring back capital punishment in some educational, to do the following: the Editor pher Gramiccioni said he would prosecute these cases. Each of the crimes listed above would seem to Dear Members of the Temple To denounce, in the strongest pos- murders as a capital case if New Jersey still had the merit such a punishment. Emanu-El Community; sible terms any expression of anti- Republican Elites, The death penalty. But New Jersey abolished capital In light of the brutal nature of some of the crimes On November 29 there was an anti- Semitism, racism and bigotry in our punishment in 2007. And the last time a person was occurring in this state, is the death penalty the only Semitic incident at Edison Intermedi- community; Bubble Of Dr. Defelice put to death in this state was 1963. According to the justifiable punishment? We call for the Assembly ate School in Westfield. To treat every act of anti-Semitic or I guess Dr. Stephen DeFelice This follows an anti-Semitic inci- racist vandalism as a hate crime, pun- couldn’t resist publishing his fond- Asbury Park Press, the death penalty is still permit- and Senate Judiciary Committees to conduct hear- dent at the Franklin School, and a ishable by local, state, and national ted in 31 states. ings on legislation before their panels regarding the ness for rubbing elbows with the “Re- racist, anti-Semitic, misogynist inci- laws and to prosecute offenders to the publican Elites.” He also then goes Other cases that we believe were capital penalty death penalty. One bill, ACR82, sponsored by As- dent at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High fullest extent of the law; on to label the Democrats as “emo- cases include the slaying of a man in the Short Hills semblyman Ronald Dancer (R-12th, Jackson Town- School. To hold the parents or guardians of tional and hateful.” He certainly Mall parking garage. Dustin Friedland was shot ship), calls for a Constitutional amendment that After the incident at Franklin, Rabbi minors who commit hate crimes as basked in the congeniality of his “Re- during a car jacking while his wife, Jamie, was still would go before voters as a question on election Sagal was asked to come and speak to accountable as the law permits; publican Elites” who couldn’t possi- in their SUV. ballots. the administration of the school. He To acknowledge, at every commu- bly generate hate speech. “I live with the anxiety of if or when they do get out It is time, in our view, that horrendous crimes that did so on two occasions, and a pro- nal gathering of the Town and the I could easily fill an entire page of of prison, they will return to their awful criminal rip families apart here in New Jersey are met with ductive conversation ensued which Board of Education that Westfield is The Westfield Leader by listing Trump resulted in increased attention to pro- a community where bigotry is not and his Administration’s disgraceful past,” said the victim’s father, Wayne Friedland, equally harsh punishment upon conviction follow- moting tolerance in the schools and a tolerated. during the sentencing last January for the three men ing trials by juries. actions, words and behavior. renewed effort to oppose discrimina- In the Torah portion for last week, Dr. DeFelice appears to be totally tion and bigotry in the school. Our we are taught that our ancestor Jacob blind as to what is going on in the vigil after Pittsburgh was supported prepared for his encounter with his current administration. Pay attention Legal Marijuana Issue Calls For and attended by many school offi- nemesis Esau in two ways: by engag- Dr., if you are ignorant and / or silent cials. We believe that the efforts of ing in discussion and reasonable dia- you are complicit. the school administration were sin- logue, and by preparing for confron- Personally, I don’t think there’s cere, heartfelt, and attempted to ad- tation and resistance. In dealing with enough outrage and I’m not even a Diverse Community Input dress bigotry and anti-Semitism di- anti-Semitism in Westfield and the Democrat! Yet, I wouldn’t want the With the advancement of a bill that would legalize public place and other ordinances or regulations, includ- rectly. We also express gratitude to surrounding communities, like Jacob, facts to disturb Dr. DeFelice’s bubble. adult-use recreational marijuana in New Jersey, municipal ing time, place and manner zoning restrictions.” the Westfield Police Department for we are prepared to engage in discus- treating such incidents with the seri- sion and dialogue, but we are also Morgan O’Brien officials last week voiced concerns about the potential While those in favor of S-2703 say it will support the ousness they deserve. firm that we will not tolerate, counte- Westfield impact the legislation could have on their communities, economy and criminal justice reforms and make mari- However, there now seems to be an nance, or accept anti-Semitism or big- Hateful, Vitriol, including the prospect of cannabis dispensaries eventu- juana use safer, opponents argue that legalized mari- increasing frequency of such behav- otry in our community. ally seeking to set up shop within their borders. juana will pose a public health and safety hazard for the ior in our schools. While this may Deplorable, Chanting The state Senate Budget and Appropriations Commit- general population. reflect a national trend of increased Shabbat Shalom. tee on November 26 approved bill S-2703, which would During Cranford Township Committee meetings held anti-Semitism and racism and big- Rabbi Doug Sagal ‘Lock Her Up’ make legal the possession and use of limited quantities of November 26 and 27, Commissioner Mary O’Connor otry in our nation, this should not be Rabbi Ethan Prosnit Dr. Stephen DeFelice shared ob- tolerated in our local communities. Cantor Martha Novick servations concerning his attendance marijuana by adults age 21 and older, and also establish recommended the municipality address the matter in a Cantor Michelle Rubel policies regulating businesses that dispense marijuana. public forum. She stated that “one proposal we are going Your clergy are calling on the com- at a conference off “Republican Rabbi Charles Kroloff elites.” I am certainly glad he enjoyed The legislation was sponsored by Senator Nicholas to move forward on is assembling a local panel that brings his trip, but his assertion that “the Scutari (D-22nd, Linden) and Senate President Steve together experts in law, public safety, planning and zon- What Has Happened To current Democratic mindset is sub- Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester). In a release announcing the ing, education, church and community organizations and stantially more emotional, hateful and Senate committee’s approval of the bill, published in last residents, to look at this issue objectively.” The Office Of The President? energetic than the Republican one” is week’s edition of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch The topic also was broached by Councilman Richard Gone are the days when President Clinton called his supporters highly debatable. Does Dr. DeFelice Plains-Fanwood Times, Senator Scutari maintained that McCormick during the Garwood Borough Council meet- Washington refused to shake hands be- “deplorables” and Senators Sanders and recall the odious “lock her up” chants S-2703 will allow marijuana use to be “controlled, regu- ing on November 27. He said he believes legalizing cause he thought that undignified and Cruz called him a “pathological liar.” aimed at Hilary Clinton? How about bristled when slapped on the back! Are the candidates, the public, or the lated and taxed, just as alcohol has been for decades.” recreational-use marijuana will negatively impact com- the venomous attacks aimed at the President Jefferson, a man of the Re- political strategists responsible for low- media by Trump and Bannon, which Besides regulating cannabis use, the bill would create munities, particularly youth and non-users. He said earlier naissance, authored Virginia’s Statue for ering presidential campaign standards what its proponents have described as “social justice in life he witnessed friends graduate from marijuana to Religious Freedom and the original draft almost to the point of embarrassment? have led to physical assaults on re- of the Declaration of Independence. This is not to say that past presidential porters? I would certainly classify reforms,” according to the release. Among them would be stronger narcotics, and expressed concerns that the public Trump’s incessant Twitter rants the expungement of past convictions for activities that no will be put at risk from drivers impaired by marijuana. President Lincoln wrote his own campaigns were always befitting the Of- speeches. Nothing has equaled the fice of the President. Thomas Paine ques- against Robert Mueller’s investiga- longer would be illegal under the legislation; dismissal of Unlike medical-use marijuana, the benefits of which are Gettysburg Address for eloquence and tioned whether President Washington tion as emotional and hateful. pending marijuana-possession cases and the release of overwhelmingly clear, legal recreational-use marijuana is message in so few words. was “an apostate or an imposter.” Oppo- Trump has hurled personal insults those presently incarcerated as a result of such charges. a highly complex issue involving many valid concerns. Shall we see their likes again given nents called him “monocratic.” He was against women for their appearance, As stated in the release, New Jersey will tax marijuana We endorse the proposal by the Cranford Township Com- the growing crassness of present-day accused of entangling the country in John McCain for being captured, products at 12 percent, and municipalities where dispen- mittee to form a panel reflecting a cross-section of the presidential campaigns? “deep and incurable public evils.” handicapped reporters for being Where is the elevated tone in the of- Supporters of Vice-President handicapped, and his political oppo- saries are located will have the option of imposing an entire community for the purpose of exploring all aspects fice once occupied by George Washing- Jefferson in the 1800 presidential cam- additional 2-percent tax. The article also noted “a local of the subject ahead of anticipated legalization, with a nents for just being his political op- ton? paign called President Adams a “hid- ponents, while praising the “fine governmental entity may prohibit the operation of a can- diversity of voices heard, since all segments of the popu- Compare the closing words of Presi- eous hermaphroditic character” while dent Lincoln in his Second Inaugural his supporters referred to Jefferson as “a people“ in the white nationalist move- nabis establishment for a period of five years at a time, lation would potentially be impacted one way or another, ment. prohibit the consumption of non-smoking cannabis in a and encourage other municipalities to do the same. Address to President Trump calling mean-spirited low-lived fellow.” United States Representative Adam During the 1860 presidential cam- Now Dr. DeFelice could argue that Schiff “Adam Schitt” and Supreme paign Lincoln was called a “horrid look- Trump’s abhorrent rhetoric isn’t the Court Justice Ginsburg “an incompetent ing wretch…a cross between the nut- standard for all Republicans, but it is judge.” “With malice toward none, with meg dealer, the horse swapper and the an indisputable fact that hate crimes, charity for all, with firmness in the right night man”, a “slang wangling stump violent acts of anti-Semitism, and at- as God gives us to see the right….” speaker,” “a blood-thirsty tyrant,” “a tacks on minorities have greatly in- President Lincoln concluded his First border ruffian,” and “a vulgar mob- creased in frequency since Trump Inaugural Address with “The mystic ocrat!” began spewing his vitriol three years chords of memory, stretching from ev- Perhaps the worst thing a modern day ago. ery battlefield and patriot grave to every presidential candidate before the 2016 living heart and hearthstone all over this presidential campaign ever said was Yes, the Democratic mindset may broad land will yet swell the chorus of JFK’s “Do you realize the responsibility be more emotional and energetic as the Union, when again touched, as surely I carry? I’m the only person standing we face the destruction of our demo- they will be, by the better angels of our between Richard Nixon and The White cratic, small d, institutions, but Demo- nature.” House.” Or was it Reagan’s question to crats don’t spew hate nearly as much But where are “the better angels of his opponent during a presidential de- as the leadership of the Republican our nature” when President Trump turns bate “Where’s the beef?” Party. his back on the brutal murder of a Wash- President Washington, your country Bill Gottdenker ington Post reporter and the tear gassing needs you once again and more so than Mountainside of migrant women and children at the ever. You told the country, “Let us raise southern border, says “Crazy Bernie” a standard to which the wise and honest Union County Freeholders and “Crooked Hillary,” and does not can repair.” Let that be so! Elizabeth, New Jersey object when his audiences shout “Lock Stephen Schoeman (908) 527-4200 her up” and “CNN Sucks?” Westfield Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] Nor was it any better when Hillary Sergio Granados, chair State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asw. 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The Westfield Board Of Health Held A November 10, 1988 Meeting On November 5, 2018 The Board reviewed the department will be reviewed again at the December reports for September and October meeting. 2018. In September 23 inspections were The board discussed substance abuse conducted: 17 inspections resulted in in our community. The board and the satisfactory ratings, five resulted in no department discussed ways to investi- rating, and one establishment was found gate the nature and extent of the prob- to be conditional. lem with a goal to focus on the problem In October, 14 inspection and review in 2019. actions were taken: one plan review The health officer reported on Mayor was approved, seven establishments Shelley Brindle’s Family Mental Health were found to be satisfactory, five in- Commission. A steering committee has spections resulted in no ratings, and been appointed and the commission will one was found to be conditional. be comprised of both appointed mem- The conditional ratings require that bers and resident volunteers. Once the food establishments make correc- formed, the commission will coordinate tions to deficient conditions and prior the efforts of various organizations that to a mandatory reinspection. provide mental health services, create The public health nursing reports for awareness for existing resources, break October included the schedule of health the stigma that exists around mental screening and education events from health, identify best practices for sup- Overlook Medical Center. Details for port and crisis prevention, and establish these events can be located at: https:// additional mental health programs as www.atlantichealth.org/ and click on identified by the community. the events and classes tab. Or you can Reports of a measles outbreak in call 1-800-247-9580 extension 2 or Ocean County were discussed; the im- (908) 522-2844 for information and portance for proper immunization was registration. stressed. Flu is being reported in New The board discussed and passed a Jersey so do not wait to get your flu first reading of an ordinance to change shot. Information on the health the license structure for retail food es- department’s activities, including child tablishments from a square footage- health clinics and vaccines for adults, based system to a risk-based system and other programs and activities can tied to the sanitary code. The change be found on the Westfield Regional Health Department website at www.westfieldnj.gov/health. The Westfield Board of Health met Monday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal Building. The public is invited to attend board meet- ings. Thomas K. O’Neill, President Westfield Board of Health

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Farley, 49, Family Man; William A. Parkhurst, Jr., 86, Was Avid Cyclist and Environmentalist – Obituaries – Longtime Westfield Resident Matthew Griffiths Farley, age 49, Matt was one of the original staff Margaret ‘Peggy’ Campbell Sur, William A. Parkhurst, Jr. passed Bill was an active member of the a resident of Albuquerque, N.M., members involved in the opening away on Saturday night, November Westfield Area Y’s Men’s Club, a passed away peacefully on Thanks- of the Albuquerque Aquarium. Matt 24, 2018, at the Compassionate Care service club in partnership with the giving, November 22. Matthew was was an exemplary teacher at Rio Former Westfield Councilwoman Hospice in Hamilton, YMCA, for almost 20 hit by a methamphet- Rancho High School. Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Campbell effort to establish a Union County N.J., after a long battle years. amine impaired driver Along with several of his Sur of Bel Air, Md., formerly a resi- Animal Shelter, serving as its first with Alzheimer’s dis- Bill was predeceased on June 26, 2017, and close colleagues, he was dent of Westfield, N.J., for president. She was a mem- ease. He was 86. by his beloved wife, suffered severe trau- also instrumental in the 38 years, died on Tues- ber of the Cornerstone So- Bill was born in Eliza- Dorothea, in 2009. He is matic brain injuries. His development of the suc- day, November 27, 2018, ciety of the Westfield beth, N.J., in 1932, and survived by his three sons cause of death resulted cessful series of Ad- at her home in Bel Air, Foundation. raised in Mountainside by and their wives, William from the injuries sus- vanced Placement Envi- Md. She was 86. She was Mrs. Sur is survived by his late parents, Helen III (Sandra), David tained in the car crash. ronmental Science and a graduate of Notre Dame her husband of 62 years, (Tomlinson) and William (Maureen), and Brian Matt was born in Sum- Zoology curriculum at College in New York and William Sur; four children, A. Parkhurst, Sr. He (Maria), and five grand- mit, N.J., the third child Rio Rancho High School. she taught Social Studies Katherine Wein (Robert) served in the U.S. Army children. He is also sur- of Terence and Audrey He was recently awarded at Port Richmond High of Bel Air, Md., Nancy from 1953-1955. vived by his three broth- Farley, and grew up in the 2018 New Mexico School, Staten Island, Sur (Abraham) of San Bill married Dorothea ers and their wives, Philip Westfield, N.J. He gradu- Outstanding Environ- N.Y., before her marriage Francisco, Calif., Kevin Nicolson in 1957. They William Parkhurst, Jr. (Karen), Rodger ated from Northeastern mental Educator award. to William Sur in 1956. Sur (Carla) of Elko, Nev., lived in Westfield, N.J., (Carole), and Ritner University in Boston and Matthew G. Farley Matt is survived by his She served as a represen- and Patricia Sur (Bruce) for 38 years, where they raised their (Mary Ann), and six nieces and frequently volunteered at wife of 17 years, Karen; tative on the Westfield Margaret “Peggy” Sur of San Francisco, Calif.; three sons, William, David and Brian. nephews. the New England Aquarium. their two sons, Collin and Gavin; his Town Council for six seven grandchildren and He earned a bachelor’s degree in Bill will be sadly missed by all Matt was a beloved husband, fa- mother, Audrey; sister, Elizabeth years. Appointed by former Mayor one great-grandchild. accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson who knew him but will remain in ther, son, brother, uncle, teacher, Farley, and his brother, Peter. His Richard Bagger, she was chairwoman In lieu of flowers, contributions University in Madison, N.J. He our hearts forever. His life will be friend and mentor who will be father, Terence, predeceased him. of the 1994 renovation of may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foun- worked as an auditor for MacNicol, celebrated by family in a private dearly missed. Matt will always be His legacy will live on through Mindowaskin Park. Upon leaving dation of America, alzfdn.org. Johnson & Co. in New York City for memorial service. remembered for his many wonder- his boys and students. town government, Mrs. Sur began an December 6, 2018 12 years and as a comptroller for Arrangements are by Gray Funeral ful qualities including his wit and Matt’s courage throughout this Kuehne Chemical Company in Home of Westfield. humor, kindness, humility, inquisi- tragedy is a testament to his in- Kearny, N.J., for 28 years. December 6, 2018 tive nature, intellectual curiosity, credible strong character, will, and positive “can do” attitude and wis- bravery for his family and friends. dom. Matthew was an avid natural- The family of Matt is forever Nellie McWilliams Jester, 90, Beloved ist, an avid cyclist and environ- grateful for the tremendous out- mentalist who enjoyed the outdoors pouring of love and support from Wife, Mother and Grandmother and dedicated many of his years to friends, colleagues, students and Nellie McWilliams Jester, age 90, Connor. She delighted in hearing of organizing and educating others, the community. In memory of Matt, peacefully returned home to her Lord their adventures and was aglow in including his students, on sharing the family requests donations be on Friday, November 30, 2018. Nellie their presence. the outdoors, inspiring hope and made to riversource.net or request was born on July 31, 1928 to Francis Nellie’s daughters-in-law, Sandra exploration, while working with that those interested, please do a Joseph McWilliams and Nellie Aus- and Amy, enjoyed beautiful mother- others on ways to become positive random act of kindness for others, tin McWilliams. She was the loving daughter relationships of love and agents for restoration and change the environment, or for animals in sister of Robert McWilliams. She was friendship that had eluded Nellie in within Environmentalism and En- honor of Matthew Farley. the beloved younger sister of Francis her family full of boys. vironmental Education. December 6, 2018 McWilliams, who predeceased her. An avid genealogist, Nellie spent Nellie spent her childhood years in many years pursuing documentation Nutley, N.J., where she met the love and building her family tree. She was of her life in middle school, Harry as proud of her ancestry as she was of Scotch Plains Cemetery To “Bud” Jester. Upon graduating from her legacy. Nellie was a longtime Nutley High School, Nellie attended member of The Grace Orthodox Pres- Beaver College, and after one year byterian Church in Westfield, The Be Wreath-Laying Site transferred to Skidmore College to Magna Carta Dames and The Daugh- SCOTCH PLAINS — Non-profit second time, when someone says be nearer to her greatest love, Bud, ters of the American Revolution. Flu- Wreaths Across America (WAA) has their name for the last time.” who attended college nearby. Nellie ent in Spanish, Nellie enjoyed the announced that the historic Scotch Ms. Worcester also notes that, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in companionship of her many Spanish- Plains Baptist Church Cemetery in “We’re not here to decorate graves. MLK DAY PLANS...The Dr. Martin Luther King Committee of Westfield is Spanish and Elementary Education speaking friends through her mem- We’re here not to remember their planning their annual Martin Luther King Service set for Monday, January 21, while at Skidmore. bership in The Spanish Ladies Club, Scotch Plains has joined in the ef- 2019. All members of the public who would like to volunteer to help with this event fort to support the organization’s deaths, but their lives.” are invited to attend the next meeting of the group this Saturday, December 8, at Nellie and Bud held their friends often hosting their monthly Tea. Al- mission to Remember, Honor, There are 92 veterans interred in 3 p.m., at the Westfield Community Center, 558 West Broad Street, or to call (908) from their youth close, spending de- ways willing to lend a hand, Nellie Teach, as an official location for Scotch Plains Baptist Church Cem- 654-6770 for more information. Members of the committee, pictured from left to cades of friendship sharing love, served as a BSA Den Mother to her 2018. This is the third consecutive etery, including several who served right, are: Standing, Father Anthony Randazzo, Alice Dillon, Carol Molnar, laughter, loss, nostalgia and Manhat- young Cubs and their energetic co- year that this cemetery will partici- in the Revolutionary War. Through Elizabeth Wolf and Alexis Jemal, and seated, Dr. Pam Brug, Donnell Carr and tans. A loyal and loving friend, Nellie Cub Scouts. pate in this national event. The cem- the efforts of American Legion Post Rosa Randall. was an admired hostess whose home In all things, Nellie was the Jester etery will join numerous locations 209 and Veterans of Foreign Wars was a warm and welcoming gathering family cornerstone of love, a woman across the country on Saturday, De- Post 10122, funds have been raised place for friends, old and new, of kindness, beauty and grace. She cember 15, in an effort to “Say Their to place remembrance wreaths on Westfield Area Y to Begin throughout her life. will be deeply missed. Names.” their headstones and to say the Nellie and Bud were married in Nellie is survived by her adoring WAA is a nationwide program in names of all the local heroes laid to 1950, building their first home to- husband of 68 years, Harry “Bud” which wreaths are placed at veter- rest there, to ensure that the indi- Winter Registration gether in Robertsville, N.J. It was there Jester; sons, David (Sandra), Robert ans’ graves in military and private viduals who served to protect the WESTFIELD — Registration for Chief Instructor Pamela Gedman. that they began their family. Along and Bruce (Amy) Jester; brother, Rob- cemeteries to honor those who freedoms Americans enjoy are not, the Westfield Area YMCA Winter The Y’s Dance Academy enrolls with their three young and boisterous ert McWilliams; grandchildren, Laura served and sacrificed. Started in and never will be, forgotten. program session will begin at 6 p.m. students of all abilities and skill lev- sons, David, Robert and Bruce, they (Justin) Krebs, David, Thomas and 1992 with the laying of wreaths at The cemetery is located at 333 on Thursday, December 6, for Full els, ages 3 years through adult. Classes moved to Westfield in 1958, where John Jester; great-grandchildren, Grant Arlington National Cemetery, the Park Avenue at Grand Street near Members and at 7:30 a.m. on Mon- include ballet and tap, jazz and hip Nellie would enjoy her “greatest and Jester and Connor Krebs, and many program has expanded to more than downtown Scotch Plains. The day, December 10, for Basic and non- hop and more. Dance Company is most privileged job” as wife to Bud extended family members and friends. 1,400 locations in all 50 United wreath-laying ceremony will start members. The session runs January 2 geared toward dancers of higher level and mother to her boys. Nellie could The Jester family will welcome States and beyond. at noon. The public is invited to to February 23. A printable version of abilities. To schedule an audition, be found at every sporting event, cheer- friends and family to gather in re- Since the program’s inception, participate in this program to rec- the Winter Session Guide is available contact [email protected]. ing on her sons. She logged in thou- membrance of Nellie for a visitation WAA founder Morrill Worcester has ognize the dedication, commitment at westfieldynj.org. New this session for adults is “Find sands of hours on the sidelines and and funeral service, both being held always asked volunteers placing re- and sacrifice of these veterans in Programs and classes for the entire your Fitness Fit.” These four Friday lovingly washed all those uniforms, at Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake membrance wreaths to take time to service to America. family will be available. The Y offers sessions will include conversational not a task for the faint of heart. She was Funeral Home, located at 582 Spring- read the name on the headstone For more information on WAA an extensive swim program that ac- topics perfect for the new member or her sons’ greatest supporter and cheer- field Avenue, Westfield, N.J. Visita- aloud. During the escort of wreaths and its mission, visit commodates varying abilities and helps exerciser. The class is free for Y leader for her entire life. tion will be held today, Thursday, to Arlington National Cemetery in wreathsacrossamerica.org. The lo- foster a sense of achievement as swim- members. An adoring grandmother, she cher- December 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. The December 2015, WAA Executive cal contact in Scotch Plains and mers progress. Parent/child classes are For senior citizens, Y offerings in- ished and took great joy in spending funeral service will be held on Friday, Director Karen Worcester stated, Fanwood is Joe McCourt. He can available for parents with children ages clude bridge class, Senior Exercise, every opportunity she had with her December 7, at 11 a.m., at the funeral “A person dies twice: the first time, be reached at (908) 377-9352 or via 6 months to 3 years. For youth and Arthritis Aquatics, Delay the Disease grandchildren, Laura, David, Tom and home, followed by interment at when they stop breathing, and a e-mail at [email protected]. teens, the water safety and stroke de- for those with Parkinson’s, and the John. She also was blessed with two Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. velopment curriculum allows swim- annual “Appy Hour” to celebrate the great-grandchildren, Grant and December 6, 2018 mers to develop at their own pace. holidays on Wednesday, December Mountainside Library Posts Diving lessons also are available. 12. A free Balance Screening and Fall A Y Lifeguard Certification Course Prevention seminar will be held on will be held for those age 16 and Wednesday, January 23. Non-mem- Garden Historian to Speak More December Activities above interested in gaining the knowl- bers are welcome. MOUNTAINSIDE — The (Annina) star in this 1973 record- edge, skills and certification to be a Monthly fifth-grade dance parties On Empress Josephine Mountainside Public Library has ing filmed in Germany. The Munich lifeguard and professional rescuer. are offered and the Y hosts Friday announced two additional activi- Radio Orchestra is conducted by The class will be offered on Thursday Teen Nights. Middle- and high-school CRANFORD — The Hanson Park floral industry that endures today. ties for the month of December. The Kurt Eichorn. and Friday, December 27 and 28, and students can participate in Leaders Conservancy invites the public to Ms. Parness is the retired superin- library will be closed on Monday “Guided Meditation for Inner a physical skills test before register- Club and Achievers, ski and the Cranford Community Center on tendent of horticultural education at and Tuesday, December 24 and 25, Peace” will be offered on Thurs- ing for the course is required. snowboard trips and Youth & Gov- Tuesday, January 22, at 7 p.m., as the New Jersey’s Morris County Park in observance of Christmas Eve and day, December 13, at 7 p.m. Sally Indoor Soccer Leagues for ages 4 ernment. conservancy welcomes garden his- Commission, where she oversaw pro- Christmas Day, and again on Mon- Younghans will be at the library to 8 are registering now. Winter classes For information on all the classes, torian Lesley Parness for a special gramming at The Frelinghuysen Ar- day and Tuesday, December 31 and for her monthly yoga series. Par- include basketball, speed school, ten- programs, leagues and events offered presentation entitled “Josephine — boretum, Willowwood Arboretum and January 1, in observance of New ticipants are invited to explore and nis, soccer, GaGa, climbing, t-ball at the Westfield Area YMCA, visit The Empress Gardened.” Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. experience evidence-based medi- and more. The Y’s extensive Tae westfieldynj.org, call (908) 301- Ms. Parness will discuss how Center. She is a member of the Herb The Friday Operas on Film Se- tation techniques for inner peace, Kwon Do program is led by a team of YMCA (9622) or visit the Main Y French Empress Josephine’s fine Society of America, The Council on ries, presented by Mena Clemson, overall well-being and stress re- certified ATA instructors under the Facility Welcome Center, located at taste informed 18th- and 19th-cen- Horticultural and Botanical Literature, will be featured on December 14 at duction. A different technique is leadership of fifth degree black belt 220 Clark Street, Westfield. tury style, from couture fashion to and Garden State Gardens, a consor- 1 p.m. Eine Nacht in Venedig (Night explored each month. interior design. Likewise, she was tium of New Jersey’s public gardens In Venice) by Johann Strauss will The Mountainside Public Library influenced by her Caribbean heri- of which she is a founding member. be shown. Anton De Ridder is located at 1 Constitution Plaza. Cranford Rec. Announces tage, her narrow escape from the The Cranford Community Center (Herzog) and Sylvia Geszty Information on all programs is guillotine, and her legendary love is located at 220 Walnut Avenue. available online at Home Decorating Contest for flowers. When divorced from her The program is free and open to the Local UNICO, Knights, mountainsidelibrary.org. Interested husband, Emperor Napoleon public. No registration is required, persons also may call the library at CRANFORD — The Cranford geous, Most Traditional and All- Bonaparte, this powerful style-maker but seating is available on a first- Church Set Blood Drive (908) 233-0115. Recreation and Parks Department Around Favorite. and lifelong fashionista focused her come, first-served basis. This pre- WESTFIELD — The Greater Hist. Soc. to Feature invites residents to take part in the Prizes will consist of a gift cer- energies on her estate, Malmaison. sentation is sponsored by the Hanson Westfield Chapter of UNICO, Westfield township’s Fourth Annual Holiday tificate to a local establishment, as There, her passion for plants grew Park Conservancy. To learn more, Knights of Columbus and Saint Helen’s Victorian Christmas Decorating Contest. well as a lawn sign to let everyone and bloomed. Her legendary love of visit the organization’s website, Roman Catholic Church will sponsor a KENILWORTH — The Participants are asked to fill out know the house is a winner. A com- roses stopped a war, cost a fortune, hansonparkconservancy.com, or like blood drive on Tuesday, December 18, Kenilworth Historical Society will the registration form letting the de- mittee will be put together to vote. set explorers to sail, and started a the conservancy on Facebook. from 3 to 8 p.m. It will be held at the present a holiday celebration this partment know their house will be Winners will be announced on the Westfield Knights of Columbus, located Sunday, December 9, featuring “An entered in the contest. Forms can evening of Thursday, December 20. at 2400 North Avenue, Scotch Plains. Old-Fashioned Christmas.” It will be found online on the recreation Registration must be entered by All donors will receive a free choles- take place from noon to 5 p.m. at the department’s website, Facebook, Friday, December 14. Registration terol screening. Donors should weigh historic Oswald J. Nitschke House, Instagram or at the Cranford Com- forms can be e-mailed to: at least 110 pounds; eat before donat- located at 49 South 21st Street, munity Center, located at 220 Wal- [email protected] or ing; bring identification, and drink Kenilworth. nut Avenue. dropped off at the Cranford Com- plenty of water before and after donat- Visitors will have an opportunity to Prizes will be awarded in the munity Center. For more informa- ing. Appointments are preferred, but meet and take photos with Santa (from following categories: Most Outra- tion, call (908) 709-7283. walk-ins also will be welcome. For Victorian times); tour the circa 1880 more information or to schedule a do- home authentically decorated for Bridges Teens to Meet December 11 nation, call (201) 251-3703 or visit Christmas in the late 19th- to early- vitalant.org. 20th-century style, and visit the site’s SUMMIT — The Bridges Teens [email protected]. Christkindlmarkt, where handcrafted Tackle Homelessness (TTH) Com- In addition to the annual confer- Support Local Journalism items, homemade baked goods and mittee is a group of high-school stu- ence, the teen committee participates other holiday treats will be available. dents dedicated to learning about the in multiple activities designed to help Admission is free. causes of and solutions to people in need and educate them- Additionally, visitors are invited to homelessness. Each year the teen com- selves on homelessness. bring, for the Nitschke House Cul- mittee plans a conference on TTH meets throughout the school SUCCESSFUL FOOD DRIVE...Boy Scouts and Leaders from Troop 73, spon- tural Heritage Tree, an ornament, la- homelessness for high-school stu- year, and often plans several summer sored by the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, recently partici- beled with their family name and heri- dents across New Jersey. activities. Those interested in learning pated in the annual Scouting for Food drive. Cub and Boy Scouts across Westfield The next TTH meeting will take more about the Bridges Teens Tackle distributed shopping bags and later collected donated food for delivery to the tage, that represents their family’s Westfield Food Pantry. The Scouts filled more than three rooms with food from heritage/culture. place on Tuesday, December 11, at 7 Homelessness Committee are asked floor to ceiling. Scouts helped move bags from cars delivering the food to the The Nitschke House has an eleva- p.m. For information, access to contact the operations manager at pantry, sorted the food and placed it on the pantry shelves. More than 40 Scouts goleader.com/subscribe tor and is fully accessible. For further bridgesoutreachnj.org/teens-tackle- [email protected] for and adults helped at the pantry on November 10. For more information on Troop information, call (908) 709-0434. homelessness/. To RSVP, e-mail updates and information. 73, contact Scoutmaster Rob Lang at [email protected]. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 6, 2018 Page 7 Vietnam Oral Histories To Stacy Kaplan Has Doubled Be Genealogical Soc. Topic Center For Hope Volunteers WESTFIELD — The Genealogi- ries of interviews concentrated on SCOTCH PLAINS – Since start- made a significant contribution to cal Society of the West Fields invites veterans who had spent significant ing in her role as the volunteer coor- the Center for Hope, helping to or- the community to join Joseph time in New Jersey, even though they dinator at the Center for Hope in ganize and run events and games Czachowski at its meeting on Thurs- might not have been born in the Gar- April of this year, Stacy Kaplan has every week as well as special pro- day, December 13, when Mr. den State. Although a graduate assis- doubled the number of grams. The Center’s Czachowski will discuss “Doing Oral tant, Mr. Czachowski was named co- volunteers, with many volunteer program is Histories: The Vietnam Experience.” director of the project along with of them joining her very flexible in terms The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at Professor Jim Jandrowitz, himself a team since August and of the types of activi- the Westfield Memorial Library, lo- two-tour Marine veteran of the war. about eight more set to ties available and who cated at 550 East Broad Street. Their aim was not to just collect start before the end of can participate. Mr. Czachowski is an adjunct pro- “war stories,” but to see where the the year. Organizations in the fessor of history at Kean University Vietnam experience currently fit into Thanks to her out- area have become and Ocean County Community Col- their lives, and if it had any afteref- reach efforts, the cen- more involved this lege, where he teaches United States fects. Many interviewees stated that ter has welcomed more year, including St. History and World Civilization. He they did not want the war to be the local organizations Bartholomew the Photo courtesy of Susan M. Dougherty also has taught many other courses signature moment of their lives. Al- VISIT THE NATIVITY...The Presbyterian Church in Westfield invites the public and individuals into Apostle Church in including The American Experience though not an experienced inter- to a family-friendly Live Nativity and Petting Zoo this Sunday, December 9, from the volunteer program Scotch Plains, St. in Vietnam and Nazi Era Germany. viewer, Mr. Czachowski found the 1 to 2:30 p.m. These Christmas festivities, located on the front lawn of the historic at Peggy’s House in Helen’s Church in He is the author of “Historic Photos project to be a unique and rewarding church at 140 Mountain Avenue in Westfield, are free. Costumed congregants will Scotch Plains and Fa- Westfield and Unity of the Jersey Shore,” “Historic Pho- experience. At times the interviewers portray Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, the wise men, angels and shepherds. At this ther Hudson House in Stacy Kaplan Bank. Ms. Kaplan is in tos of Hoboken” and “Historic Pho- would ask a question and the subject annual event, hot chocolate and cookies will be served and the community will be Elizabeth, the contact with local col- tos of Long Island.” would just “go with it,” he revealed, invited to sing Christmas carols with the church’s choir members. For more nonprofit’s two residences that of- leges and nursing schools, and with Mr. Czachowski holds a Masters of while others would struggle. Many information about the Live Nativity, call the church during business hours at (908) fer hospice and palliative care. The the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Liberal Studies from Kean University were talking about their experiences 233-0301. volunteers are spending time with and the Junior League of Elizabeth- and has given numerous presentations for the first time. patients, lifting spirits, bringing Plainfield to discuss volunteer op- based on his documentary Vietnam: Regarding oral histories, Mr. smiles and comforting families, with portunities. Confusion, the Search for Relief. Czachowski stated, “It doesn’t al- Scotch Plains Library Slates positive results for all involved. Ms. Kaplan noted that the volun- Mr. Czachowski had the privilege ways have to be about wars or politics “Stacy has dedicated her efforts to teers also are getting tremendous of speaking with approximately 30 or heroes. If you have a relative who building our volunteer ranks and in- personal benefit out of the program. Vietnam veterans for a series of inter- came to this country, or lived through Events For Teens, Adults volvement, which complements the “We have a great team of people views at Kean University with a grant the sixties, or Watergate, or a certain SCOTCH PLAINS — The day, December 17, at 10 a.m. Those high quality of care our patients and who are enjoying their time with from Union County. The project was World Series, getting their reactions Scotch Plains Public Library has who are more advanced may bring their families already receive at the our residents as much as the resi- titled “The New Jersey Vietnam Vet- committed to paper or tape can be revealed multiple activities for their own supplies to work on an Center,” said President Frank Brady. dents are enjoying their company. erans’ Oral History Project.” The se- just as significant and interesting.” teens and adults taking place there individual project alongside the “The benefits of her hard work are The increased activity has been en- during the month of December. group. Registration is required. seen every day in the wonderful in- thusiastically welcomed by our pa- Above Grade Level of Union This program is for adults age 18 teractions between volunteers and tients and their loved ones.” County will offer a free proctored and older. For more information or our patients, who are so appreciative To find out about volunteer oppor- SAT Practice Test at the library on to register, go to scotlib.org, e- of the visits and activities.” tunities for individuals or groups, Saturday, December 15, beginning mail [email protected], call (908) Growing the volunteer commu- contact Stacy Kaplan at at 9:30 a.m. This test is being made 322-5007, extension no. 204, or nity has allowed her team to reach [email protected] or (908) 288-9111, available as a community service stop by the Reference Desk. more patients and provide more fre- or fill out the form at http:// with no obligation or solicitation. Additionally on December 17, quent visits. New volunteers have www.cfhh.org/center-volunteer.html. Advance registration is required the Teen Anime Club will hold its for this test and space is limited. third meeting of the 2018-2019 For more information or to regis- school year at 7 p.m. Participants Senior Services Expo Is ter, contact Above Grade Level di- are invited to join teen librarians rectly at (908) 889-6396 or and the ever-expanding member- [email protected]. ship of the club for conversation Rescheduled For Dec. 14 Registered test takers should bring and activities. During the meeting, pencils, erasers, a test-approved attendees will explore manga, WESTFIELD — Lifelong ing representatives of the Westfield calculator and a snack/drink (if de- watch a new show, make crafts and Westfield, a new initiative to attract Town Council, Westfield United sired, during the break). enjoy snacks. Registration is re- and retain senior citizens, will be the Fund, Westfield Senior Citizens Crafters of all skill levels are quired. This club is for teens in focus of the rescheduled Senior Ser- Housing, a geriatrician and other vol- welcome to join Perthea Brown for grades 6 to 12 only. To register, vices Expo on Friday, December 14, unteers. The organization aims to a simple jewelry project on Mon- visit scotlib.org, e-mail from 9 to 11 a.m. It will take place in help residents “age in place” by serv- [email protected], call (908) the Community Room of the Westfield ing as a centralized clearinghouse Decorating Contest Is 322-5007, extension no. 204, or Municipal Building, located at 425 for information and services that help stop by the Reference Desk. East Broad Street. The event is free seniors and their caregivers. Underway In Borough The Scotch Plains Public Library and a light breakfast will be served. For additional information, con- MOUNTAINSIDE — is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, Senior citizens, family members and tact [email protected] FAITH JOURNEY...Members of several local parishes recently took a pilgrimage Mountainside’s all-volunteer beau- one block from Park Avenue in the caregivers are encouraged to attend. or call (908) 301-1287. To access an to Portugal that included visits to Lisbon, Tomar (Home of the Templars), Fatima tification committee, “Beautiful center of the township. Originally planned for November, the online version of the survey, visit and Madeira, led by Father William Benedetto of the Our Lady of Lourdes Mountainside,” is sponsoring its Expo was rescheduled due to inclem- westfieldnj.gov/lifelong survey. Church in Mountainside. Parishioners from Our Lady of Lourdes, as well as St. second annual home and business ‘Chanukah on Ice’ ent weather. Bartholomew the Apostle Church and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, both decorating contest for borough resi- The Senior Services Expo will pro- Library to Be Site For of Scotch Plains; St. Helen’s Church in Westfield and St. Catherine’s Church in dents. Those interested should visit, On Tap Saturday mote local non-profit organizations Spring Lake were among the participants. Pictured are Father Benedetto and and “like,” the Facebook page AREA — The Union County To- and businesses that cater to the se- Blood Pressure Checks other members of the group outside of a cafe in Nazare, Portugal. “Beautiful Mountainside” and up- rah Center-Chabad, together with the nior market, including transporta- SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- load a photo of their home or busi- Chabad Chai Center in Millburn, tion, health, enrichment, counseling ship nurse will be available at the ness by Saturday, December 15, will sponsor a “Chanukah on Ice” and more. Attendees also will have Scotch Plains Public Library for Garwood Library Posts along with their address. event this Saturday evening, Decem- the opportunity to learn about Life- blood pressure checks on Tuesday, Entrants’ homes will be visited ber 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It will take long Westfield and to participate in a December 11, from 10 a.m. to noon. by committee members and judged place at the Union Sports Arena, survey aimed at determining the No registration is required. The Further December Events in person. Winners will receive a located on Route 22 West, Union, needs of the senior community. Scotch Plains Public Library is lo- GARWOOD — The Garwood livery, respite care, adult day care $100 Visa gift card. All entrants next to Best Buy. Lifelong Westfield is a new initia- cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one Public Library has announced ad- and support services for caregivers. must be willing to share their ad- Participants will skate to Jewish tive of the Mayor’s Senior Advisory block from Park Avenue in the cen- ditional events that will be held Additionally on December 13, dresses on social media and make music while watching a menorah be- Council, a volunteer group compris- ter of the township. there during December. Patrons are the Thursday Night Book Club will their addresses known to the pub- ing lit in the center of the rink. Re- advised that the library will be meet at 7 p.m. to discuss “The lic. Individuals not on Facebook freshments also will be served. closed Monday and Tuesday, De- Winter Sisters” by Robin Oliveira. may e-mail their photos to The cost is $12 per person, includ- cember 24 and 25, for Christmas No registration is required. [email protected]. Win- ing skates. Reservations are not re- DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI and again on Monday and Tuesday, The Monday Afternoon Book ners of last year’s contest may en- quired. For more information, call December 31 and January 1, for Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Decem- ter only if this year’s decorations the Torah Center at (908) 789-5252, Criminal Defense Matters the New Year holiday. ber 17 to discuss “And Then There are new and different than previ- e-mail [email protected] or visit Adult Craft will be presented on Were None” by Agatha Christie. ously submitted. torahcenter.org. Tuesday, December 11, at 6 p.m., No registration is required. State and Municipal Criminal Court and is limited to 10 people. Partici- The library is open Monday pants will be able to make a holi- through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 8 Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI day craft to bring home. Registra- p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., tion is required. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Westfield Pediatric Kid’s Craft will be featured on The Garwood Public Library is Wednesday, December 12, at 3 p.m., located at 411 Third Avenue. For Dental Group for children in second grade and up. more information and to register Participation is limited to 20 and reg- for programs, call (908) 789-1670. istration is required. Further information also is avail- Aging Services Kiosk will be avail- able at youseemore.com/garwood. able on Thursday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. Union County Divi- Service Set Sunday sion on Aging staff will be on hand to assist senior citizens, age 60 and For Healing, Hope Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor older, or their caregivers with infor- CRANFORD — The First Presby- Mention this ad for a complimentary conference mation on services such as meal de- terian Church of Cranford will hold a Service of Healing and Hope this Santa Due Saturday Sunday, December 9, from 5 to 5:45 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ p.m., sponsored by the “Journey to At Garwood Library Wholeness-Healing the Grieving (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com GARWOOD — Santa Claus will Heart” program. visit the Garwood Public Library this In recognition that for many people, Saturday, December 8, at 10 a.m. Re- the holiday season may be difficult freshments will be on hand. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN County Conference Watchung Divi- it. I saw games, I saw the state final, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sion with an 8-0-1 record, received an the Group 4, the sectional finals and Ball control, especially from the NJ.Com ninth-ranking and finished some other teams. There wasn’t a midfield, gave this year’s Scotch with a 20-1-2 record. team in the state that had a midfield Plains-Fanwood (SPF) High School In nearly every game, if not all, the like we did,” emphasized Raider Head boys soccer team an edge in every Raiders’ midfield possession made it Coach Tom Breznitsky, whose career game it played. With such a dominant seem like a half court game, with the record rose to 749-177-60 (.809 won/ midfield that set up major scoring exception of an occasional long, short- lost percentage). opportunities and a very alert and lived volleys into the SPF side of the Operating in a 2-5-3 formation, stingy trio of defensive backs, the field. senior co-captains/center midfielders Raiders took top honors in the Union “There’s no ifs, ands or buts about CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RETURNING BLUE DEVILS...Sophomore Emma Pietrewicz, senior Sam Stravach, junior Caroline Dwyer, senior Caitlyn Basile, senior Mary McHugh and senior Lily Maz. Missing: junior Faith Dobosiewicz. SAM STRAVACH, LILY MAZ RETURNING DEVIL STARTERS Lady Blue Devils Have Plenty Of New Talent in Basketball

By DAVID B. CORBIN Last year the Lady Blue Devils Lauren Sgro graduated, so the Blue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished with a 20-8 record and had Devils have some adjustments and Graduation may have taken its toll, appearances in the Union County some super shoes to fill. Ryan, known like in previous years, but the Tournament (UCT) semifinals and the as the WHS “Chief Thief”, had 147 Westfield High School (WHS) girls North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 semi- (WHS No. 1) steals last season and basketball team still feels it has plenty finals. The UCT semifinal was a loss went on to finish with 324 career of new talent to go with its returning to a “Red Hot” Roselle Catholic Li- steals. Elliott, the “Master of De- talent. And that talent will definitely ons squad and the section semifinal fense”, was also quite adept with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times be needed in an increasingly competi- was a loss to the top-seeded Watchung sleight of hand. Elliott was second on FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE...Raider senior co-captains Alex Ferrara, left, and Mike Ferrara, right, were selected First- tive Union County Conference Hills Warriors. the team in steals with 88, bringing Team All-State (Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey) and played in the All-Star Game on December 2. Watchung Division. Molly Ryan, Grace Elliott and CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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By ALEX LOWE benefit of a steady influx of incred- Seth Camacho and Matt Swenson, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ible talent to cultivate. This year will will be expected to see a lot of pool The Westfield High School boys be no different. time as well.” swim team prepares to defend its po- “We have 29 swimmers out for the Tommy Brennan finished second sition as the top program in Union team this year with the addition of a in the 100 Breast (1:01.17) at the County and as a perennial contender talented freshman class. We have good Union County Championships last for a state title. The Blue Devils earned leadership at the top with an experi- season. He figures to take over the another Union County championship enced group of seniors and we will be lead role in that event from graduated last season and advanced all the way looking for the juniors and sopho- county champ, Steve Warren (57:66). to the sectional finals before bowing mores to fill the roles of some of last Cooper Prieto finished fourth in the to top ranked Bridgewater-Raritan. year’s graduates.” 100 Yard Freestyle (49.61) at the Graduation hit Westfield hard this A nice mix of experienced veteran county championships. season. Many standout performers leadership and incoming talent should The relay events, always a strength have moved on and veteran head coach keep the Blue Devils at the top of for Westfield, represent a bit of a Jeff Knight will have to fill his roster Union County standings once again. challenge this season. For the first from a deep pool of talented young- “Zach Youssef, Tommy Moore, time in a while, Westfield enters the sters. and Tim McGann are all captains year without a real certainty as to “We graduated a very talented and this year and are expected to be key which swimmers will comprise the decorated senior class. We lost Colin contributors. Tommy Brennan and various relay teams. Daniel, Eric Bebel, Ryan Bebel, Steve Cooper Prieto scored at counties “Our depth will be tested in the Warren, Jack Cifelli, Connor David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and participated in MOC’s and relays,” says Knight. “But the expec- PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE...Raider senior Alex Oslislo, left, enters his fourth year at the varsity Heffernan and Teddy should continue to play important tation is that we can build throughout level and will compete in the 182-lb class. Oslislo will provide leadership and experience for the young Raider squad. Diamantopolous, all of which scored roles for our team. There are very the season and try different combina- points for us regularly. Steve Warren high expectations for juniors Jer- tions as we get ready for the champi- OSLISLO, ZIMMERMAN, SMITH PROVIDE SR. STRENGTH is now at Washington and Lee, Ryan emy Kronheimer, Josh Schwartz and onship part of the schedule.” Bebel is at William and Mary, and Zach Williams, along with sopho- Westfield gets the regular season Eric Bebel is at Bryant,” Knight said. mores Brendan Jawor and Barney started on Thursday, December 6, Don’t cry too many tears for the Veres. A very talented freshman when they host Plainfield at 2:30 p.m. Raider Matmen Very Young; Blue Devils. Knight regularly gets the class, highlighted by Roan Baker, at the Westfield “Y” pool. Have Large Numbers in Room

By DAVID B. CORBIN guys believing in what we are doing. a couple of guys returning, he’s one of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Our coaches from other sports be- my big leaders who is looking to take Numbers in the room are not a lieve that this sport can help them get this team into districts, regions and problem but experience is for this better. That’s one big thing that has hopefully a few in states. He’s unbe- year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood High helped us. Our roster is holding 72 lievable,” Coach Fabiano expressed. School wrestling team that graduated guys. We have to split the room but Smith, a region qualifier his sopho- 13 starting seniors from last year’s it’s kids from all different sports, all more season, wrestled only a few bouts squad that finished with a 23-10 record different backgrounds working hard last year before he was injured for the and received the fourth seed for the to get better,” Coach Fabiano com- season. This season, Smith is expected North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tour- mented. to compete at 220-lbs. Zimmerman nament. Last year Oslislo, a three-year var- broke into the lineup later in the sea- With the experience that has re- sity running back/linebacker for the son and finished with a 10-6 record. turned, Raider Head Coach Marc football team, competed at 182-lbs He will fill the 195-lb slot. Fabiano, who himself missed a large and finished 22-13. He will occupy “Ed, again he’s been struggling with portion of the season last year due to that spot again this season. injuries throughout his time but he’s injury, will be looking to seniors Alex “Alex Oslislo, individually, just rehabed. He’s coming in here the stron- Oslislo, Zach Zimmerman and Ed came off a great football season. He gest he has been. With Alex Oslislo, Smith to become role models for the worked tremendously hard there. He’s Eddie Smith and putting Zach youthful squad that numbers 72. bringing a lot of that intensity to the Zimmerman in the mix, whose always “It’s an exciting year. After I missed mats now. You can see his work ethic been trying to crack the lineup with out last season with a concussion, it in the room. Four days in and his [Sam] Wustefeld up there, this is his took me out of the entire season. I workouts are outstanding. Leadership first time to shine. Zach is going to wasn’t there for the guys. It’s a great on the mat is exactly where I need him shock a lot of guys because nobody feeling to be back. The one thing to be because after graduating 13 se- knows anything about him,” Coach about the team right now is there are nior starters last year and having only Fabiano said. David B. Corbin January 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Several Raiders have experienced LOOKING TO ITS DEEP “POOL” OF TALENT...With the graduation of several outstanding swimmers, this year’s some varsity time. Sophomore Kyle Westfield Blue Devil boys swim team will reach into its deep pool of youthful talent. Robinson (13-18 last year) will oc- cupy the 120-lb slot. junior Bobby Root will fill the 138-lb slot, senior Mateo Velez (3-7 last year) will be at Blue Devil Icemen Tie Cougars; 145-lbs, junior Noah Samms (3-5 last year) will be at 152-lbs and junior Tim Roden will be at 160-lbs. Sophomore Brandon Bowles, who Stop Governor Livingston, 3-1 wrestled last year at Bound Brook, will be a definite plus at 113-lbs. The Westfield High School ice of the game but could not make the man advantage. The goal tightened “Brandon has come back to Scotch hockey team opened its season against magic happen in the net and the game things up at 2-1. Plains. He wrestled at Bound Brook Cranford on November 26 at settled in a tie. The Devils and Cou- After a few tense moments Junior last year. He placed fifth in the region, Warinanco Rink and skated to a 1-1 gars are scheduled to meet again on Will Gamba, who played every skater one round away from states. His work tie. The Blue Devils’ starting offen- February 1. position on the ice during the game, ethic, his commitment, just being sive lineup included seasoned seniors Against the Highlanders at calmly finished off the Highlanders around him, he is nonstop. He’s slick Anthony Oliveri, Timmy Rosa and Warinanco Rink, Humiston led the with an empty net goal. at a lower weight but he muscles John Humiston with junior varsity offensive attack with two goals. His Dylan Howard had a pair of apples people around like an upper weight. veteran Trevor Tanella and wingman, first goal came midway through the on the Humiston goals before leaving Courtesy of Blossom Gao With so many young kids on the team, freshman Thomas Conrad on defense. first period and his second came in the the game late in the third period with PLACING THIRD...Team Westfield Sounders of Suburban Youth Soccer League he’s going to up the pace of the room. CJ Duffy, returning senior goaltender third period to give Westfield a 2-0 an undisclosed upper body injury. On U13 Boys 2nd Division won third-place medal of their playoff tournament. He is working with the 106 pounders, Pictured, left to right, are: front row; David Kaplan, Isaiah Louison, Kueijiro and captain, minded the net for the lead that they would not relinquish. the play Howard was involved in a Tanaka, Ben Carno and Gustavo Suris; middle row, Devin Marotte, Brady the 120 pounders to get them better. Blue Devils. Two days later, the Blue The two ginos by Humiston earned vicious collision with the stanchion Mantone, Jack Ryszetnyk, Nikolas Lukis, Garrett Gao, Rafael Morin and Fraser These younger guys will look to him Devils toppled the Governor him the “Warinanco Café and Snack and a chicken-wing Highlander el- Parran; back row, Coach Dali Gao and Coach Damani Parran. to see what they can do,” Coach Livingston Highlanders, 3-1. Bar” player of the game honors. bow. Thankfully it appears that Fabiano said. Tanella scored first against the “It was an important win for us”, Howard will avoid a trip to the In- Freshman Ethan Costanzo and Cougars with a slapshot goal from the said Humiston after the game. He jured Reserve list. He is currently WF ‘Y’ Devilfish Compete sophomore Andre Carinhas, who are point about midway into the first pe- continued, “sure I’m happy to score, listed as day-to-day by Head Coach competing for the 106-lbs slot, should riod. Conrad and sophomore Dan but it’s all about helping the boys get Joe Bertucci. definitely benefit from Bowles’ ex- McDonald fed the goal with an assist. the W”. Goalie CJ Duffy stopped 21 of 22 At BAC Treasure Island Meet pertise. So will freshmen Ben Root Westfield continued to work hard Despite trailing for most of the game shots by the Highlanders to earn the The Westfield Area ‘Y’ Devilfish 13-14 BOYS: Will Crall (4th 200 (126) and Anthony Robinson (132). throughout two penalty kills and the Governor Livingston team con- victory. Junior defenseman Trevor swim team sent a contingent of 59 of IM, 6th 200 Free, 7th 400 IM); Colin Senior Billy Root (170) and sopho- their older swimmers to the BAC Trea- Kavanagh (2nd 200 IM, 3rd 200 Free, more heavyweights Tony DeQuollo sure Island Invitational, which was 200 Back); Billy Maguire (5th 100 and CJ Estevez will benefit from the hosted by Berkeley Aquatic Club in Back);Carsen Sharkey (5th 200 Fly, expertise of Oslislo, Zimmerman and New Providence on November17-18. 7th 200 IM); Matt Swenson (2nd 100 Smith. Seth Camacho (200 Back), Sofia Fly, 3rd 100 Back, 4th 200 Back, 7th “One thing that is going to help Leonetti (200 Breast) and Abigael 100 Breast); Christian Tedesco (2nd build our program to get better year- McKinney (50 Free) took first place 200 Breast, 5th 200 IM, 6th 400 IM, after-year is continuing with young overall in their events. 8th 100 Breast); TJ Walsh (3rd 400 guys, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, TOP-8 FINISHES: IM, 5th 200 Back); Jack Young (3rd everyone coming out to see how much 13-14 GIRLS: Emma Heinze (4th 200 Fly, 4th 200 Breast) fun it is, seeing how much you get out 400 IM);Viv Jeckell (3rd 50 Free, 5th 15+ GIRLS: Mayclina Krowinska of it in life. It’s a nice thing with this 100 and 200 Free); Sarah Kennedy (6th 200 Free); Sofia Leonetti (1st competition for positions with (7th 200 Breast); Lauren Lane (3rd 200 Breast, 2nd 100 Breast); Erin wrestleoffs, tough competition for 400 IM, 4th 200 Free, 100 Back, 5th McAndrew (5th 200 Free, 7th 50 and spots,” Coach Fabiano expressed. 500 Free, 8th 200 IM); Erin McKinney 100 Free, 8th 500 Free); Julia McGann The Raiders will get a prime ex- (3rd 100 Free, 6th 50 Free, 7th 200 (5th 50 Free, 6th 100 Back); Abigael ample of top-notch competition right Free, 100 Breast) McKinney (1st 50 Free, 2nd 400 IM, off the bat with their home opening match with South Plainfield on Fri- PUBLIC NOTICE 3rd 100 and 200 Back); Bridget Tho- mas (2nd 100 Free) day, December 14, at 5 p.m. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 15+ BOYS: Kyle Altman (5th 200 “We start off with South Plainfield PLANNING BOARD Breast); Henry Brown (2nd 400 IM, then we have Roselle Park, then we NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS 3rd 200 Free, 6th 100 Free); Seth have Westfield, then we are throwing in PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Camacho (1st 200 Back); Steven a quad in the Shore Conference Cranford Planning Board will hold special Gorelik (6th 200 Fly); Barney Veres Manasquan and Holmdel. It’s a tough meetings as set forth below: (2nd 200 Breast, 5th 100 Breast); schedule but it doesn’t matter whether Date: December 12, 2018 and Zach Youssef (6th 50 Free, 100 Breast, we win, we lose, it’s only going to get December 13, 2018. the kids better to see what competition Time: 7:30 PM. 7th 100 Free, 100 Fly) Place: Township Municipal Building is. It’s going to make the kids want to work harder,” promised Coach Fabiano. Meeting Room 107 PUBLIC NOTICE 8 Springfield Avenue “There’s always positives with a win or Cranford, New Jersey TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS loss from wrestling. That’s why it is one PLANNING BOARD Purpose/Agenda: of the best sports around. You can’t beat Photo Courtesy of James Finver Public Hearing on Adoption of the 2018 TAKE NOTICE, that on Wednesday, it because they are going to get so much TAKING CONTROL...Blue Devil senior Anthony Oliveri, No. 26, takes control during the season-opening game with the Third Round Housing Plan Element and October 10, 2018 the Planning Board of Cranford Cougars that ended in a 1-1 draw. Fair Share Plan element of the Master the Township of Scotch Plains, Union out of it in life.” Plan. Public has the right to present any County, New Jersey, endorsed the final PUBLIC NOTICE comments in support of, or in opposition to, draft of the proposed LED Sign Ordinance stayed on top after the first period. tinued to battle and kept the game Tanella made his way on to the the 2018 Third Round Housing Plan Ele- in Chapter XXIII (Zoning) of the Revised BOROUGH OF GARWOOD The Cougars fought hard in the score- close. Down 2-0 late in the third pe- scoresheet with an assist. ment and Fair Share Plan. A copy of the General Ordinances of the Township of BOARD OF EDUCATION proposed 2018 Third Round Housing Plan Scotch Plains. The Resolution memorial- less second period. A bit of a game riod, Governor Livingston pulled their Follow the WHS boys varsity ice PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Element and Fair Share Plan will be on file izing said endorsement was duly presented delay occurred in the third as the goalie, but not without some contro- hockey team on Twitter Garwood Public Schools Reorganization with the Zoning Office in the Township at and adopted by said Planning Board at the Board of Education meeting will take place official took a stick to the chin but he versy. It appeared the extra High- @westfieldpuck for an informative least 10 days prior to the hearing. Action regular meeting on Monday, November on: remained in the game. lander skater hit the ice before their and entertaining take on the season’s may be taken to adopt the 2018 Third 26, 2018. A copy of said Resolution has January 3, 2019 Round Housing Plan Element and Fair been filed in the office of the Board and/or The game proved to be physical netminder made it to the bench. Play activities. Fans can also visit Share Plan upon the completion of the the office of the municipal clerk and is The meeting will be held in the cafeteria and gritty throughout the third period. was halted, but a penalty was not WHSpuckon FaceBook and hearing. available for public inspection. and begin promptly at 7:00 pm. With Westfield a man down, Cougar assessed. Governor Livingston was Instagram Pages. See the website for Kathy Lenahan, Administrator Shannon Rapant Debi LeBrun Mike Schneider knitted it up 1-1. 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By ALEX LOWE son. Everything is earned and we will points per contest. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times find out a lot more about our team Sophomores Raul Lugo, Hayden Just a few short years ago, the Scotch within the next two weeks. We do Widder, Mateusz Sierant, Christian Plains-Fanwood High School boys expect our seniors Anthony Porter, Piesch, Matt Drubulis and Liam Mahr basketball team had fallen into a pat- Jonathan Ramos, Danny Wright, Nick will also push for playing time. tern of producing undersized, run and Merkel and Miles Owen to lead by Siracusa is essentially starting over gun teams that could score a lot of example on and off the court. Each of with a new group of Raider players points but could not stop the oppo- our seniors are great people who are dotting the roster. If Scotch Plains- nent from scoring. Who can forget the selfless teammates, so we look for Fanwood is to compete in the brutal days of Leo Ramos hitting for 57 that to trickle down to the rest of the Union County basketball scene, it will points in a 107-105 victory over team/program.” be critical that this new mix of players Roselle? While entertaining on some Starting with the seniors, Porter, come together quickly. level, typically, the Raiders would Ramos, Wright Merkel and Owens “It is definitely a challenge playing lose most of these shootouts. are all under consideration for spots in Union County with so many tal- All of that has changed since Steven in the rotation. Ramos and Porter saw ented players, teams and coaches. Siracusa took over the program. occasional duty on last year’s team. However, as a competitor, it is not Siracusa’s defense first approach has Porter, the QB on the football team, only a great challenge but a great helped changed the culture in Scotch averaged 2.7 points per game in spot opportunity. The challenge is the fun Plains and the Raiders have reeled off action. Ramos averaged 1.5 points part that keeps us striving for excel- three straight winning seasons. Last per game. lence every day in everything we do. year, Scotch Plains-Fanwood may Junior Justin Guy is probably the While it may be very difficult to break David B. Corbin (February 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times JUMPING UP A WEIGHT CLASS...Blue Devil senior Tim Miller, left, who competed at 170-lbs last year, has added muscle and will compete at 182-lbs this season. The Blue Devils are anticipating a very good season. MILLER, SIMPSON, LODER, COMPOSTO, HOERLE LEAD WAY Blue Devil Wrestlers Envision Season of High Achievement

By DAVID B. CORBIN guys down there. Really from [10]6 Park Tournament (RPT) and third in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times straight on up, I think Jacobs is going the district then won two bouts at the Picking up where they left off and to have a nice freshman year. After regions to finish 19-10 at 170-lbs. even improving upon their achieve- that, those next guys have all been Senior Brendan Loder, who took sec- ments is what is expected from this proven, Gimblette, Hoerle, ond in the RPT at 195-lbs, fifth in the year’s Westfield High School wres- Composto, Silber. Those guys have UCT and third in the district, will tling Blue Devils. Last year the Blue been there before. They wrestled at remain at 195-lbs. Devils placed second in the North high levels,” Coach Kurz said. “I would say we’ve got another Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 Tourna- In the 138, 145 and 152-lb classes, Murderers Row up top. That group is ment and finished with a 15-9 record there are several wrestlers with some nasty down low but you look at a and with a Murderers’ Row, maybe varsity experience in the mix, which Scanlon, Simpson, Miller, Loder two returning, the sky could be the includes senior Theo Dardia, junior back-to-back. That’s tough right there. limit this season. James Greco, sophomores Mike Price It’s going to be tough to steal a win “This is a really good team! We are and Anthony Ciotta, and freshman from us in those spots,” Coach Kurz excited about what we have in the Jim McDermott. warned. room. We felt really good about the But watch out again! The gauntlet Competing at 220-lbs will be sopho- way our year ended last year then will be thrown down beginning at mores John Heard and Will Ricca, these kids just put in an awesome off- 160-lbs to be occupied by junior Luke and at 285-lbs will be junior Abdul David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PLENTY OF NEW FACES THIS YEAR...The SPF Raider boys graduated a very talented senior-heavy squad last year, so season. Expectations are high. They Scanlon, who has been growing in Kharhoutli. this year there will be plenty of new faces on the basketball court. have to be high! The coaching staff height, weight and, especially ability, “Look outside those Murderers has high expectations but I think more since the final few weeks of last year Rows, we’ve got good kids. We don’t have turned in its best season under most experienced returning player. through Union County as a public importantly the kids have high expec- when he placed fourth in the UCT at have holes. It’s going to be about Siracusa. The Raiders advanced to As a sophomore, Guy played in 24 school, I definitely think it is pos- tations of themselves. They want to 145-lbs, dropped to 138-lbs and pulled staying focused and doing things the the quarterfinal round of the Union games and averaged 4.5 points per sible. If you get the right group of kids win and I think they are doing every- out the decisive victory to give the right way,” Coach Kurz said. County Tournament before losing to game. The Raiders need for Guy to that are very talented, work extremely thing the right way to put themselves Blue Devils the 29-27 win over The Blue Devils will open their Roselle Catholic. In the state tourna- make a big move this season. Fellow hard, play as a team, and ‘buy in’ to in a position to do so. If we stay Rahway. season at the Delaware Valley Tour- ment, the Raiders defeated Perth juniors Justin Fletcher, Jayson Will- the coaches/program, there is no doubt healthy and stay focused, this is going “I watched him just get better over nament on Saturday, December 15. Amboy in the first round before fall- iams, Charlie Levine, Dean Johnston, that team can be successful against to be a great year,” Blue Devil Head the summer. He was real disappointed The Blue Devils’ first home match ing to Phillipsburg. Ryan Widman, Eric Berkins and Jus- other great teams in any conference, Coach Glen Kurz expressed. with his district tournament last year. will be the Annual Pin Cancer event Siracusa faces his toughest chal- tin Clark figure into the equation as county, or state.” A mass of very strong juniors re- By the end of the summer, he was against Scotch Plains-Fanwood on lenge this season as the Raiders gradu- well. Of that group, Williams has the Siracusa knows that the Raiders turn in the lower weight classes to wrestling lights out,” Coach Kurz said. Friday, December 21, at 7 p.m. ated nine seniors from last season’s potential to be the team’s point guard have ascended quickly among the form a Murderers’ Row with the sprin- Next in line is senior Jordan “This is going to be a lot of fun team. Among them were Lamont this year after playing key minutes in ranks of varsity programs in Union kling in of a freshman. Freshman Luke Simpson, a co-captain of the football because these are good kids to be Cruse, Tommy Drubulis, Dwight several games last season. Williams County. But he believes there is plenty Jacobs will compete at 106-lbs, fol- team, who will compete at 170-lbs. around and they like to work, they Laylor, Jack Brady and Ryan Muench, played in 16 games and averaged 3.9 of room for that ascension to con- lowed Luke Hoerle at 113-lbs and Senior Tim Miller has added muscle like to get better. They want to see all had been key contributors during tinue. Quinn Gimblette at 120-lbs. Last year and will compete at 182-lbs. Last year how good they can be,” Coach Kurz the Raiders’ turnaround. “I would like to think that our bas- Gimblette finished 20-13 at 120-lbs. Miller placed second in the Roselle expressed. “We have not had any scrimmages WF PAL A Football ketball program has improved each Last year Hoerle won the Union yet, so we do not have enough infor- Name Addition: year since I took over. We were fortu- County Tournament (UCT), district mation to give a projected starting nate to have a great group of players and region titles at 113-lbs to finish In the Westfield PAL A football 36-5 and 67-13 overall for his two lineup. We lost all five starters from Super Bowl victory story on page who worked very hard, played as a last year’s team, so we will have an team, and ‘bought in’ to our coaching years. 12 of The Westfield Leader, a few Junior CJ Composto, who placed entirely new starting lineup this sea- names were misspelled plus one staff. While we won many games the past two years, we are nowhere near fifth in the state at Atlantic City (AC), name, Aidan Harper, was inadvert- first in the UCT, first in the district SHERIFF’S SALE ently omitted. See the corrected satisfied or content. We have still yet to win a conference championship (in (Outstanding Wrestler — OW), and SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18003696 story in our online December 6 first in the region at 106-lbs finishing SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY school history), reach the semifinals CHANCERY DIVISION Ballyhoo Sports section at with a 39-3 record, has powered up UNION COUNTY goleader.com in the county tournament (in school DOCKET NO. F-033075-16 history), or get past the second round and will compete at 126-lbs. His fresh- Plaintiff: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC man year, Composto claimed the Dis- VS. of the state tournament since I took Defendant: NICHOL A. SANCHEZ; DIS- trict 15 title, including the OW Award, COVER BANK; SLOMINS INC SPF Grid Correction over. Moving forward, I would obvi- Sale Date: 12/12/2018 ously love to see our program com- and the Region IV title to qualify for Writ of Execution: 07/26/2018 On Sr. Alex Oslislo the NJSIAA Tournament in AC where By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution peting and winning conference and to me directed I shall expose for sale by public In last week’s season wrap-up of he won two bouts to finish with a 35- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- state championships. In my opinion, ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High there is no reason not to believe in 6 record. Composto’s overall record beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock School football team, it was listed is 74-9. Junior Jeremy Silber, who in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ourselves and limit our potential for ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash that senior running back/linebacker placed third in the UCT at 126-lbs or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. years to come.” Alex Oslislo’s rushing total was 948 and finished 20-13, will compete at The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred The Raiders gets the season started David B. Corbin (February 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Twenty-Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty- yards when, in fact, it was actually 132-lbs. Five and 22/100*** $223,165.22. with a visit from Colonia on Decem- FIFTH IN NJSIAA AT AC...Blue Devil CJ Composto, right, placed fifth at 106- MUNICIPALITY: Township of Scotch Plains. 1,072 yards. “It looks really good with those lbs in the NJSIAA Tournament at Atlantic City as a sophomore last year. COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State ber 14. of New Jersey. STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 372 Farley Avenue. TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 14; Block: 102. DIMENSIONS: Approximately: 50 x 100. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Front Street. Goods & Services You Need BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTH- WESTERLY SIDELINE OF FARLEY AVENUE, SAID POINT BEING DISTANT NORTHWEST- ERLY 101.75 FEET MEASURED ALONG SAID SIDELINE FROM THE POINT WHERE THE JK’s Painting & SAME IS INTERSECTED BY THE NORTH- 30 Years WESTERLY SIDELINE OF FRONT STREET AS SAID STREETS ARE LAID OUT AND DELIN- Experience Wall Covering EATED ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED “RE- VISED MAP OF SHEPHARD PARK,” DATED Interior Painting JULY, 1922, SAID MAP BEING FILED IN THE UNION COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE ON BLACK TOP SEPTEMBER 25, 1923 AS MAP NO. 138-C. 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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times While browsing through a maga- who set a school single-season record 1976: WHS beat Plainfield, 14-0, zine rack last month, I came across a with 1,274 rushing yards, filled in in the North 2, Group 4 final. The magazine titled, “WHAT IF … Alter- quite well. Meanwhile, Leitz earned other sectional Group 4 champions native History.” It had dozens of short Parade Magazine All-America and were Bergenfield, Edison, and articles, like, What if … JFK had not later was a Little All-America at Wil- Camden. Westfield would’ve won it been assassinated … China had dis- liams College. all. covered America … Russia had won … Jerry Kroll hadn’t moved to 1977: WHS beat Barringer, 33-12, the space race, etc. Texas in the early 1960s? in the North 2, Group 4 final. The It got me thinking: what if we played WHS would have had the 6-foot-4 other sectional Group 4 champions “What if?” with WHS sports history? Kroll on the front court for two years were North Bergen, J.P. Stevens, and So, What if … with 6-5 Bob Felter, 6-3 defensive Pemberton. Westfield would’ve won … Scotch Plains HS hadn’t opened whiz Jerry Richards and sweet-shoot- it all. in 1926? ing Steve Wright, plus one year with … Butch Woolfolk hadn’t moved The students from the eastern part 6-7 Jim Harmon. With Felter, who to town from Kankakee, Illinois, in of the township would be going to played for Frank McGuire at South 1975? Westfield, and the western part would Carolina, and Kroll, a 1,000-plus point After spending most of his first two send their students to Plainfield. That scorer at Davidson under coach Lefty football seasons at WHS as an end on would’ve spiced up the budding ri- Driesell, it’s likely WHS would have offense, Woolfolk got his chance to valry, and made the Union County’s more than just the 1972 state champi- carry the ball after Chris Compton all-time winningest Group 4 schools onship. But Kroll’s family moved to was injured in a late-season B squad David B. Corbin (October 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times into state mega-powers. Houston, Texas, where he led Memo- game. The next year he had one of the ALSO A PENALTY KICK SPECIALIST...Raider senior Jonathan Koseoglu, No. 18, who was a penalty kick specialist, … Don Schneider had taken the rial High to the 1966 state title. greatest single seasons in school foot- scored 11 goals and added four assists this season. Koseoglu was also an All-State Honorable Mention. WHS football job in 1955? … Ken Loveland hadn’t moved to ball history – running for 1,637 yards The North Plainfield coach was California in the early 1960s? and scoring a school record 34 touch- hired on May 3 to replace Joe Free- It’s hard to imagine anybody break- downs; Jack Curry had 1,709 yards man by the Board of Education. But ing up the backfield of the 1965 foot- and 27 TDs on the 12-0 team in 2015. Raiders Finished 20-1-2; Won Conference Title the former University of Pennsylva- ball team: quarterback Dick Stotler, The 1977 team would still have been CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 nia star backed out of the deal a week and running backs Ron Hall, Joe Goski 11-0, but Butch made it much less- later, saying he had made a “hasty and Chuck Hood. But Loveland, who stressful. Alex and Mike Ferrara (both 4-year Ferrara, who also had a goal and backs was they all had very good decision.” Schneider later success- earned all-conference honors as a full- … Tom LaCosta hadn’t transferred varsity) and junior co-captain/hold- seven assists, were selected First Team quickness, good anticipation, under- fully coached at Dayton and Watchung back/linebacker in California, was to the Peddie School in 1977? ing midfielder Owen Murphy, with All-State and First Team All-Central standing and they were able to shut Hills, among other schools. very good. And he was equally good It’s fair to think that WHS would’ve seniors Adam Weiner and Jack 1 Section (Soccer Coaches Associa- down things before they had an op- Two months after the rejection, Fred in baseball, too. won back-to-back state titles in 1977 Hosmer on the wings, saw to it that tion of New Jersey — SCANJ). Addi- portunity,” Coach Breznitsky said. Bradshaw was named WHS’s coach … Norm Koury had stayed on as and 1978, given the close losses they the Raiders were applying constant tionally, both were named Co-Players Rangy junior goalkeeper Danny on July 5. (Soon after that, former baseball coach after 1967? suffered to Cherry Hill East both years. pressure and setting up plays for their of the Year (Central 1) and Regional Coyle (All-Central 1 recognition) Blue Devil and Bucknell standout Nobody can say what would have LaCosta finished third at states in the two attackers headed by co-captain All-Americans. Alex and Mike Ferrara made 37 saves and senior backup John Chironna was hired as the head happened if the legend hadn’t left 50 and 100 freestyles as a sophomore, Rock Valian and senior Zidan Abdella. were selected to play in the SCANJ Eric Refinski made six saves. coach at Scotch Plains, and Chironna’s town after 1967. But I would bet my and he was state prep champ in the 50 But the Raiders also had plenty of All-Star Game in Tinton Falls on De- Offensively, Abdella had an un- WHS teammate Charles Frankenbach beloved cats that the 1972 team – as a Peddie senior. depth and others, who could be shifted cember 2. canny knack to penetrate the box in a was toastmaster at a testimonial din- featuring pitchers John Havas, Steve … Kevin Frega hadn’t moved to in and out of the midfield, were se- “In my opinion Alex and Michael timely fashion and led the team with ner for Freeman.) Bradshaw coached Tebbetts, Tommy Anderson, Art Cazenovia, N.Y., in 2014? niors Jon Koseoglu, Geraldo Salgado Ferrara are the two best center 17 goals, while adding six assists. WHS to two 4-5 seasons, then abruptly Goldblatt, Linwood Hudson and After starting at inside linebacker and Kevin Sheil, and juniors Chris midfielders. They certainly were the Abdella was selected Third Team All- quit and returned to Auburn, Ill. On Bobby Jester, plus field players Neil next to Jack Simcox in 2013, winning Vinci, Alvaro Furfaro and Miles engine that made Scotch Plains- State, First Team All-Central 1 and July 2, 1957, his replacement was Chamberlin, Kurt Stiefken, Sean two letters in wrestling and one letter Longo. Fanwood run. Their technical and tac- First team All-Union County. Ohio native Les Zorge, whose top Kelly, Lou Case, Jeff Davis and Paul winner in lacrosse, Frega’s family “The two Ferrara’s, along with tical abilities, along with their ability “He improved his game,” said assistant was an unknown first-year Pecka – would have finished closer to moved north after his father passed Owen Murphy, they were second to to possess the ball were second to Coach Breznitsky, who added, “One teacher named Gary Kehler. 25-0 than its actual 18-7. away. At Cazenovia he captained the none. Obviously a big plus for us, our none. As identical twins it always of the other reasons we had success … WHS’s swimming pool hadn’t … Title IX hadn’t put girls sports football and wrestling teams and outside midfielders, wingbacks, we seemed like one knew exactly what collectively is what we got out of been voted out of the budget in 1958? on the same level as boy sports in starred on the lacrosse team. He is had several that we could use in any the other one was doing,” Coach Costa Rica and X-number of these It was going to be a 5-lane, 20-yard 1972? currently playing lacrosse at course of the game without missing a Breznitsky expressed. guys worked very, very hard, got stron- pool – typical size for that era – when Caroline Baldwin, Jacki Booth, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. beat. With the style that we played, I The Ferrara brothers have commit- ger and improved their game. They it was voted into the budget in 1957. Claudia Carnevale, Denise Comby, … the 2015, 2016 and 2017 foot- have not seen a team that could pos- ted to Rowan University to continue are year around players with their A year later, on April 29, 1958, the Julie DeCosta, Chris Diemer, Krissy ball playoffs had played down to a sess the ball as well as we did and as their education and their soccer ca- club teams and what we do in the pool was voted out of the budget, Jeremiah, Nancy Kasko, Hannah single champion? much as we did during the course of reers. summer. And Zidan was one who replaced by a small gymnasium which Kronick, Liz McKeon, Michele 2015: WHS beat Bridgewater- the game. That allowed us to do what The fact that the Raiders outscored benefited from that. He started to buy is now the site of the weight room and Mollard, Sally Parizeau, Kim Raritan, 10-7, in the North 2, Group 5 we did. If you have the ball and the their opponents, 56-14, in the 23 into what we were trying to do with wrestling/gymnastics room. Despite Schmidt, Marcy Williams, and hun- final. The other sectional Group 5 other team doesn’t, it’s difficult for games was not only a testimonial to the offensive end of it. He scored in the support of the Westfield School dreds, maybe thousands of others who champions were: Passaic Tech, South them to score,” Coach Breznitsky said. their ability to ripple the net, but also just about every game and in those Boosters Association and town heavy- have competed for WHS over the past Brunswick, and Toms River North. Alex Ferrara, who also had two a real salute to defensive solidarity that he didn’t score, he had an assist.” weights Joe Wiendl, Frank Ketcham, 4½ decades would have been denied Westfield would’ve won it all, but not goals and nine assists, and Mike headed by sophomore center back Valian scored eight goals and added George Brownell, Charles that opportunity. easily. Joey Linder, and juniors Ryan four assists. Koseoglu (All-State Hon- Frankenbach, Al Danker, Charles … Chris Campbell’s religious be- 2016: WHS beat Bridgewater- PUBLIC NOTICE Widman and Alex Levy, who were all orable Mention), a penalty kick spe- Eddy, Norm Morash and others, the liefs hadn’t sidetracked his football Raritan, 15-13, in the North 2, Group TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS selected All-State Honorable Men- cialist, finished with 11 goals and four voters nixed the pool, for “financial career? 5 final. The other sectional Group 5 PLANNING BOARD tion. assists. Freshman attacker Tommy reasons,” by a 3,070 to 2,226 margin. This is just my opinion (and cer- champions were Ridgewood, TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, No- “It was an outstanding defense that Rodriguez had eight goals and three Not building the pool reportedly saved tainly not a reflection on anybody Piscataway, and Millville. A WHS- vember 5, 2018, the Planning Board of the we made the decision to go with only assists, Furfaro had four goals and $50,000,or a one-time hit on each listed here), but greats like Glen Piscataway final would’ve been a Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, approved the application of three guys, which is uncharacteristic three assists and Linder contributed a taxpayer of $15 for construction and Kehler, Frank Kelly, Butch Woolfolk, must-see game. Lydia Sanchez for a final site plan approval on a high school level. But we felt that goal and five assists. Widman added 60 cents per year for maintenance. So Lee Gallman, Ricardo Johnson and 2017: WHS beat Bridgewater- to satisfy open details from a previous we had the players, who were able to three goals and Owen Murphy (All- instead, the school has now spent Jack Curry would still be chasing Raritan, 20-7, in the North 2, Group 5 conditional approval for property located pull that off, and they certainly had a State Central 1 recognition, All-Union approximately $750,000 (maybe Campbell’s football records if he final. The other sectional Group 5 at 1920 Bartle Avenue, Block 1501, Lot 12. The Resolution memorializing said ap- great year in that respect. Plus charac- County First Team) added a pair of more) over the past 60 years to rent hadn’t been a Jehovah’s Witness. He champions were: Montclair, South proval was duly presented and adopted by teristics, Levy was his third year, assists. practice time at the YMCA and other had no background in wrestling and Brunswick, and Lenape. The North the Planning Board at its regular meeting Widman was his second year and area pools for the school’s most suc- turned one season of high school (his survivor would’ve won Group 5. on Monday, November 26, 2018. A copy of Joey was first year. He was called up PUBLIC NOTICE cessful athletic programs. senior year) into the stuff of legend – IN PASSING said Resolution has been filed in the office of the Planning Board and/or the office of at the end of last year’s season. One of UNION COUNTY BOARD … Jim Leitz hadn’t moved to New a 26-0 record, state champion, four- Nellie Jester, the wife of Bud and the Municipal Clerk and is available for the reasons we were able to go three OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS York State in 1959? time Big Ten and two-time NCAA the mother of a trio of outstanding public inspection. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The speedster was in line to be the champion at Iowa, world champion, Date Adopted: 11/28/18 WHS athletes – Dave (’72, tennis), Shannon Rapant PUBLIC NOTICE “next great tailback” in coach Les and two-time Olympian. Bobby (’73, basketball-baseball) and Land Use Secretary Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 12/06/18, The Times Fee: $19.38 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Zorge’s single-wing offense, but … Monte Turner had actually Bruce (’75, football-baseball) – CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY ers has awarded a contract without com- Leitz’s family moved after his sopho- played baseball at WHS? passed away on Nov. 30. PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an Professional service more year to Orchard Park, N.Y. Bob The 1974 WHS baseball team, with ORDINANCE NO. 2018-17 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This AROUND THIS DATE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND contract and the resolution authorizing it is Wolfgang, who set a school single- Turner on the bench, finished 8-13. Dec. 3, 1974: Former WHS team- PLANNING BOARD THE CODE OF THE TOWN- available for public inspection in the Office game record with 251 rushing yards The 1974 Post 3 team, with Turner in mates Joe Wilson and Jon Perkowski NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- of the Clerk of the Board. against Springfield, and Dave Reitze, centerfield and batting .440, won the helped the University of Alabama TER 255 LAND DEVELOP- In accordance with the ordinances of the RESOLUTION NO: 2018-1003 Union County American Legion swim team finish second at the Geor- MENT, SECTION 37, SUPPLE- amending (Resolution No. 2018-833) PUBLIC NOTICE Township of Cranford, and the statutes of MENTAL USE REGULA- League. He later played in the Pitts- gia Invitational. Wilson set a school the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby AWARDED TO: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, UNION COUNTY BOARD burgh Pirates’ minor-league system. TIONS. Cole & Giblin, LLP of Teaneck, New record in the 200 breaststroke and served upon you that an application for OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS … the 1976 and 1977 football play- Perkowski won the 100 freestyle. development, Application No. PBA-18- STATEMENT Jersey NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 00006 to be located in Zone C-1, on the SERVICES TO: in the matter entitled Date Adopted: 11/28/18 offs had played down to a single cham- Dec. 7, 2007: WHS coaching leg- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HC Equities v. County of Union premises known as 70 Jackson Drive, foregoing ordinance was finally passed at Public Notice is hereby given that the pion? end Gary Kehler passed away after a Cranford, New Jersey, and designated as COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- long battle with cancer. He was 76. a meeting of the Township Committee of $15,000.00 for a sum not to exceed PUBLIC NOTICE Block 637, Lot 6.01, has been submitted the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on ers has awarded a contract without com- by National Christmas Products, Inc. d/b/a $50,000.00 petitive bidding as an Professional service November 27, 2018. UNION COUNTY BOARD National Tree Company, having an ad- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This PUBLIC NOTICE Patricia Donahue OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the Board Chosen Freeholders contract and the resolution authorizing it is dress of 2 Commerce Drive, Cranford, Municipal Clerk NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD New Jersey. 1 T - 12/06/18, The Leader Fee: $22.44 available for public inspection in the Office 1 T - 12/06/18, The Leader Fee: $15.81 Date Adopted: 11/28/18 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS The development is located within 200 of the Clerk of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD feet of property owned by you and involves PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO: 2018-991 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 11/28/18 and requires the granting of relief from the UNION COUNTY BOARD amending (Resolution No. 2018-24) ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the following requirements of the ordinance so BOROUGH OF FANWOOD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AWARDED TO: Eric M. Bernstein & petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- as to permit: PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Associates, LLC, Warren, New Jersey unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- Applicant seeks amended final major NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date Adopted: 11/28/18 SERVICES TO: to service as Labor and 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an extraordinary site plan approval to amend landscaping Public Notice is hereby given that the Personnel Counsel resolution authorizing it is available for unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. and refuse area locations and size. The PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- COSTS: to increase the amount by public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the original approval was to perform interior Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 7:30 ers has awarded a contract without com- $50,000.00 for a total amount not to ex- of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for renovation, loading dock expansion and PM in the Borough Hall, Meeting Room petitive bidding as an extraordinary ceed $135,000.00 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk parking lot modification, and applicant (lower level), 75 North Martine Avenue, RESOLUTION NO: 2018-974 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk of the Board. sought and obtained waivers from the fol- Fanwood, New Jersey 07023, a Public amending (Resolution No. 2018-895) 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the of the Board Chosen Freeholders lowing sections of the Land Development Hearing will be held by the Fanwood Plan- AWARDED TO: Various Agencies RESOLUTION NO: 2018-981 resolution authorizing it is available for 1 T - 12/06/18, The Leader Fee: $21.42 SERVICE: to provide services to Union AWARDED TO: JANUS Solutions, Code: ning Board for Preliminary and Final Site public inspection in the Office of the Clerk County resident 60 years of age or older Ewing, New Jersey Section 255-26G(3)(a) which requires a Plan and Variance approvals (Section 184- of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE 5 foot setback for parking. 119c(2)(b): front yard setback – 10 feet and their caregivers SERVICE: for the provision of organiza- Section 255-26G(8)(g) which requires minimum, 6.33 feet proposed; Section 184- RESOLUTION NO: 2018-976 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD PERIOD: January1, 2018- December tional assessment and development of the granite block. 119c(2): lot coverage – 80% maximum, AWARDED TO: Various Agencies PLANNING BOARD 31, 2018 with no other changes to the Division of Social Services Section 255-26G(11)(b) which prohibits 87.2% proposed; Section 184-119F(9)(a): SERVICE: for the purpose of providing a 2016-2018 Area Plan. PERIOD: December1, 2018- June 30, NOTICE OF CHANGE OF loading in the front yard. off-street parking – 43 spaces required, 39 variety of prevention/education programs COSTS: in the amount not to exceed 2019 START TIME OF MEETING Section 255-26J(4)(e)[4] which requires spaces provided) and such other variances, PERIOD: July1, 2019- June 30, 2020 $49,950.00 for a grand total not to exceed: COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- a sign to be located at least 1/2 the dis- relief and/or waivers that may be required COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the $5,182,637.00 ceed $55,000.00 tance of the required setback. upon an analysis of the plans and testi- ceed $536,201.00 Cranford Planning Board has changed the James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk The applicant also seeks to the extent mony at the PUBLIC HEARING on the James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk time of its meeting scheduled for Decem- of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders necessary for such application to be Application submitted by the Applicant, of the Board Chosen Freeholders ber 5, 2018 to start earlier as set forth 1 T - 12/06/18, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 12/06/18, The Leader Fee: $22.95 granted any variances, waivers, excep- Empire Builders & Developers Corp., for 1 T - 12/06/18, The Leader Fee: $20.91 below: tions or other relief that may be necessary the property located at 1 South Avenue, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Date: December 5, 2018 or that may be required by the Planning Block 55, Lot 1 on the Tax Map of the PUBLIC NOTICE Time: 6:00 PM. UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Board. Borough of Fanwood. The Applicant is UNION COUNTY BOARD Place: Township Municipal Building OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS The Planning Board will conduct a public proposing to demolish the existing build- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Meeting Room 107 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD hearing on this matter on December 19, ing and construct a three story mixed-use NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 8 Springfield Avenue Date Adopted: 11/28/18 Date Adopted: 11/28/18 2018 at 8:00 P.M. in Room 107 of the building consisting of approximately 1,322 Date Adopted: 11/28/18 Cranford, New Jersey Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Cranford Township Municipal Building, 8 square feet of commercial space and 26 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- dwelling units on the property along with Purpose/Agenda: Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- sey. Any person or persons affected by lighting, landscaping and associated site 1. Closed Executive Session of the Board ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an Professional service this application will have an opportunity to improvements. The property is owned by 1 to commence at 6 PM to discuss pending petitive bidding as an Professional service unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This present any objections to the proposed South Avenue, LLC, and is located within Mount Laurel litigation and to obtain attor- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the contract and the resolution authorizing it is development. The Board does, however, the CC-W (Commercial Corridor Western) ney client privileged legal advice regard- contract and the resolution authorizing it is resolution authorizing it is available for available for public inspection in the Office have the right to exclude repetitious testi- District. When the case is called you may ing a proposed 2018 Third Round Housing available for public inspection in the Office public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Clerk of the Board. mony. appear either in person or by agent or Plan Element and Fair Share Plan ele- of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board. All documents relating to this application attorney and present any objections which ment of the Master Plan. RESOLUTION NO: 2018-973 may be inspected by the public Monday you may have to the granting of this Appli- RESOLUTION NO: 2018-1001 RESOLUTION NO: 2018-980 AWARDED TO: Primepoint LLC, Mt. 2. Continue Public Hearing on Hartz through Friday between the hours of 8:00 cation. All documents related to this Appli- amending (Resolution No. 2018-835) AWARDED TO: Various Agencies Holly, New Jersey Mountain to commence at 8:00 PM, Appli- a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning cation are on file and available for PUBLIC AWARDED TO: Weiner Law Group, SERVICE: to provide shelter nights stays SERVICES TO: to provide Integrated cation #PBA 17-00004, 750 Walnut Av- Department, Cranford Township Munici- INSPECTION in the Office of the Planning LLP of Parsippany, New Jersey for TANF, GA and /or Emergency Assis- Human Resource and Outsourced Payroll enue, Block: 541 Lot: 2, C-3 Zone. Appli- pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Board Secretary, Borough Hall, 75 North SERVICES TO: in the matter entitled tance System services. cant is seeking to rezone the subject prop- Cranford, New Jersey. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey Stephen Repella v. UC, et als. PERIOD: January1, 2019- December PERIOD: December 1, 2018 for a period erty to eliminate the office and warehous- By: Russell M. Finestein 07023, during that office’s normal busi- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2019 of three years ing uses in favor of multi-family residential Finestein & Malloy, L.L.C. ness hours. $20,000.00 for a sum not to exceed COSTS: in the amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed of use §136-13. Attorneys for Applicant, Joseph A. Paparo, Esq. $105,000.00 $201,675.00 ($TBD) National Christmas Products, Inc. Porzio Bromberg & Newman, P.C. James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Kathy Lenahan, Administrator James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk d/b/a National Tree Company Attorneys for the Applicant of the Board Chosen Freeholders Planning Board of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/06/18, The Leader Fee: $57.63 1 T - 12/6/18, The Times Fee: $41.82 1 T - 12/06/18, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 12/6/18, The Leader Fee: $31.62 1 T - 12/06/18, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 12/06/18, The Leader Fee: $22.44 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 6, 2018 Page 13 SR POWER – BENCIVENGA, SCHORK, HALPIN, BLEVINS Cougars Are Keeping the Bar High in Wrestling this Season

By DAVID B. CORBIN is senior leadership. pleasant surprise last year when he Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We have a lot of seniors in the room won the UCT 220-lb title, placed sec- High standards and goals have been this year and looking forward to a good ond in the region and finished 25-9, set and most of them have been year for them,” Coach Gorman said. will compete at the same weight. Se- achieved through the past several One senior, who had a standout nior Matt Savino, who placed third in years by the Cranford High School finish last year, is AJ Bencivenga, the UCT at 285-lbs, has been injured wrestling team and this year is no who placed third in the district tour- and is out for the season. Senior Zach different for the Cougars, who intend nament, beat some key wrestlers to Blevins (3rd in district at 182) will fill to keep the bar of achievement at a place third in the region to qualify for the 195-lb slot. Senior Kyell Roper high level. They have tacked on an Atlantic City (AC) then after losing (3rd in district at 160, finished 18-13) even tougher schedule. his first bout, regrouped to win three will compete at 152-lbs. “We did get a tough schedule this straight at AC. Bencivenga finished Senior Dan Swanson, who had a year with tougher teams with the Henry with a 33-9 record at 145-lbs. few varsity matches last year, will fill Boresch duals (Newton). It’s South Bencivenga will remain at 145-lbs the 170-lb slot. Senior Conor Halpin, Plainfield, Hanover Park, Paulsboro, “In the regions, he turned the cor- who placed second in the UCT at big time teams. We also picked up a ner when he beat [Rhise] Royster 138-lbs but was injured toward the Tri with Emerson and Hunterdon from Rahway and he came back and end of the season, will fill the same

David B. Corbin (February 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times PART OF THE RETURINING BLUE DEVIL TALENT...Senior Sam Stravach, No. 2, and junior Faith Dobosiewicz, No. 23, have proven to be strong underneath the boards as well as putting the ball in the basket. Blue Devils Have Plenty of New Talent in Hoops

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 her career total to 210 (WHS 5th all- one just needs to step up and we need We weren’t expecting it. She has defi- time) Sgro’s defensive skills came to to work as a team and I am excited nitely grown as a player. I think they light well, especially with rebounds for the season,” Stravach added. will each make an impact on our team and blocked shots. Due to the graduation of Ryan, this season,” Maz said. The two returning starters, seniors who was the team’s leading scorer, The Watchung Division is loaded Sam Stravach and Lily Maz, also more offensive punch could be ex- with the county’s top-line teams, be- were quite influential on the court. pected from Stravach. ginning with The Patrick School (UCT An offensive threat, Stravach got “Individually, I just want to grow as champions), Roselle Catholic (2nd in tougher as the season progressed, a player. I want to work on my shot a UCT), Westfield, Cranford, New especially under the boards, was the little bit. My shot, I was a very hesi- Providence and Union. team leader in rebounds with 171 tant to shoot last year, so I want to “I think that the Union County Con- and was second in scoring with 248 work on that more,” she expressed. ference challenges us to the point points. Maz was particularly adept Several girls came off the bench where we really need to go into every defensively, while making 23 steals, last year and made fine contributions, single game thinking that we can win but she also dished out 49 assists particularly juniors Faith because I think we can compete with (3rd on team). Dobosiewicz, Caroline Dwyer and every single team that’s in this confer- “I think that we have a lot of new Ali Lisanti and sophomore Emma ence,” Maz said. prospects with a lot of people, who Pietrewicz. Last year, Dobosiewicz “Every game is definitely a chal- can be able to show more of what proved to be a talented across-the- lenge. I think our team, especially they can do. We lost half of our board player, scoring inside and out- since we lack the size, it’s harder but starting lineup last year, so there are side the perimeter, assists, rebounds, I think it really shows our heart. We David B. Corbin (January 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times more spots for more people to come blocks and steals. Dwyer knew how go game-by-game and we work our EXPECTING A GREAT SEASON...Cougar AJ Bencivenga, left, who really turned on the jets during tournament time last up. We have a lot of freshmen com- to position herself to contribute both absolute hardest. It’s our heart that year and won three bouts at the NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City is expecting even more success this season. ing up to play with the varsity and offensively and defensively as could helps us shine through,” Stravach ex- JV’s. I think we have a lot of new Pietrewicz. pressed. Central and we are still in the Tri with beat the kid [Jacob Stasil] from slot. Senior Dean Smith (3rd in UCT talent that. I am looking forward to “Faith Dobosiewicz, Caroline The Lady Blue Devils will open High Point, Cedar Grove. We are Watchung Hills. After he beat Royster, at 132, injured late in season) will this season to see what everybody Dwyer, Ali Lisanti, all those girls are their season by hosting the Union keeping the bar high,” Cougar Head it got in his head that, ‘I belong to be wrestle at 132-lbs. Others with var- can bring,” Maz said. juniors. They now have an opportu- Catholic Vikings on Friday, Decem- Coach Pat Gorman expressed. here with these guys. I am this good!’ sity experience last year are juniors “The team, as Lily said, we have a nity to step it up in the starting lineup ber 14, at 4 p.m. Last year after the graduation of five So when he went down to the states Jack Korzeneski (138), Justin lot of new players and we have a lot and definitely show what they haven’t NJSIAA qualifiers and five 100+ ca- and took that first loss, probably had Alpaugh-McLain (182), Max Nock of new talent, then also we have been able to show before. And Emma reer victory athletes, very few oppo- a little bit of jitters, but after that he (160) and Evan Kanterman (160). people, who were on the bench last Pietrewicz, she’s a sophomore and Probitas Verus Honos “We have guys some guys year, who are gone to step up. Every- she really brought a lot to the table. who had some time in the lineup when we had some injuries. So we are looking for them to be more of a factor in our lineup this year,” Coach Gorman said. Freshman Ronan Waters will compete at 106-lbs, junior Will Fernandez (3rd in district last year) and sophomore Brendan Reilly will vie at 113-lbs. At 120- lbs is junior Pat Kalnins and at 126-lbs will be sophomore Jimmy Gluck and freshman Colin Murray. Sophomore Christian Esposito will be at 132-lbs. Last year the Cougars com- peted at the Group 3 level in the sections but this year the Cou- gars have moved up to North 2, Group 4 and they have been shifted to District 14 (Millburn). “Our section has changed and David B. Corbin (January 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times our district has changed. Other UNION COUNTY CHAMPION...Cougar Rob Schork, right, won the Union County than that we are looking for- Tournament 220-lb crown last year and qualified for the NJSIAA Tournament at AC. ward to a lot of the teams around here. Last year Rahway clipped nents may expected the Cougars’ abil- put that together and had a great run us, Westfield handed us a pretty solid ity to operate at a high level. But the down there. I am looking for him to beating. So we are looking to get Cougars stunned them all when they capitalize on that down there and get some revenge on some local teams captured their fourth straight Union on the podium,” Coach Gorman com- along the way and hang with those big County Tournament (UCT) crown and mented teams and eke out a couple of wins placed second in the North Jersey, Senior Rob Schork, who was a very there,” Coach Gorman said. Section 2, Group 3 Tournament to finish with a 14-7 record. In the UCT, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the Cougars pulled off some key victo- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ries to nip a very tough Roselle Park designee. Each sealed envelope contain- 2019 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ing a proposal shall be plainly marked on team by two points, 187-185. PUBLIC NOTICE OF FAIR AND OPEN the outside to clearly show the specific “The county title is always a goal PROCUREMENT PROCESS — service for which an individual or firm is for the team. Last year it was a team REDEVELOPMENT AREA submitting a proposal. FINANCIAL ANALYST The proposals will be evaluated by the effort. We are looking forward to that Mayor and Council of the Township of again. We are looking forward to our In accordance with New Jersey Local Scotch Plains and contracts awarded conference. Definitely the county got Public Contracts Law and N.J.S.A. 19:44A- based on (1) individual or firm experience a lot tougher this year,” Coach Gorman 20.4 et. seq., the Township of Scotch Plains and reputation in the field ( a copy of the (“Township”), County of Union, a munici- resume of each individual performing the commented. pal corporation of the State of New Jersey, work is to be included); (2) knowledge of To help attain their high level of is soliciting professional services propos- the Township of Scotch Plains and subject excellence, the Cougars have acquired als through a fair and open process. The matters to be addressed under the con- two very talented assistant coaches Township will require the following ser- tract; (3) availability to accommodate any vices services during calendar year 2019: required meetings; (4) compensation pro- with Derek Francavilla and Cory Redevelopment Area Financial Analyst. posal; (5) at least 2 references with ad- Marcovitch. Francavilla had been a Submission packages may be obtained dress and phone number; (6) a certifica- standout for the rivaling Scotch Plains- at the Township Clerk’s Office, (908) 322- tion that no immediate relatives of any Fanwood Raiders and Marcovitch is 6700, during regular business hours, 9:00 principal of the firm is employed by, or A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, serve as elected officials of the Township a home-grown Cougar. excluding holidays. Submission packages of Scotch Plains; (7) an explanation as to “We have two new coaches, Derek are also available on the Township website when each individual performing work re- Francavilla, who wrestled at Colum- www.scotchplainnj.gov. ceived his or her license to practice in this bia, and Cory Marcovitch, who The Township of Scotch Plains intends State; (8) a copy of the firm’s Certificate of to qualify persons and/or firms that (a) Liability Insurance; (9) a copy of the firm’s wrestled at Ursinus. They are bring- possess the professional, financial and Business Registration Certificate, and (10) ing a new kind of aspect and new style administrative capabilities to provide the Submission of the information requested that works well with our middle proposed services, and (b) will agree to in the RFP. weights and our upper weights. It’s work under the compensation terms and All contracts pursuant to the fair and open conditions determined by the Township to process will be awarded by resolution and like a rebirth. Some of the techniques provide the greatest benefit to the taxpay- require a majority vote of the Township are changing and it’s keeping it fresh ers of SCOTCH PLAINS. Council at a public meeting. In addition to for the kids,” Coach Gorman said. The Mayor and Council reserves the full compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 Another good thing for the Cougars right to reject any or all submissions due to et. seq. (“Pay to Play”), individuals or firms any defects or waive informalities and ac- awarded contracts under these procedures cept any submissions that in their judg- will be required to comply with N.J.S.A. ment will be in the best interest of the 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27-4 (Affirmative PUBLIC NOTICE Township. The Mayor and Council shall Action and Equal Employment Opportu- award the contract or reject all submis- BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE nity), 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et. seq. sions no later than 60 days from receipt of BOARD OF EDUCATION (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), the same. N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (Disclosure of Owner- RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING Sealed responses to this request for ship) and N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Reg- proposals must be submitted to the Town- The Reorganization Meeting of the istration). Any questions regarding this no- ship of Scotch Plains, Office of the Munici- Mountainside Board of Education will be tice should be directed to the Township of pal Clerk, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, held on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 7:00 Scotch Plains, Office of the Municipal Man- New Jersey 07076 by no later than 4:00 p.m., at the Deerfield School Media Cen- ager, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, P.M. local prevailing time on TUESDAY, ter, located at 302 Central Avenue, New Jersey 07076, (908) 322-6700. JANUARY 15, 2019 at which time and Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. Alexander Mirabella, place responses are scheduled to be Township Manager 1 T - 12/6/18, The Leader Fee: $11.22 opened by the Municipal Manager or his 1 T - 12/06/18, The Times Fee: $86.19 Page 14 Thursday, December 6, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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Abigail Ryan, Cassandra Salot, Cohen, Amelia Collins, Sofia Corsaro, Julia DeVizio, Jonathan Dickstein, Kayleigh Downey, Jessica Eggert, Marcus Sandy, Paul Schiumo, Jes- Ethan Costanzo, Kaelin Cunningham, Lindsay Edelman, Isabel Elimu, Liam sica Schramm, Erica Schug, Alexa Lila Dasi, Ryan Debenham, Ashley Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School - 1st Marking Period Geinner Fallas, Justin Fletcher, Ryan Ferguson, Jeffrey Fezza, Lauren Flynn, Alvaro Furfaro-Rodriguez, Seefeldt, Alessandra Serio, Daniel DeFrancesco, Jake DeGaetano, Eve Fitzgerald, Joshua Gabbai, Sophia Maritza Garcia, Isabelle Gilles, Emily Sicinski, Rachel Small, Daniel Soler, Delaney, Francesca DiLollo, Isabella Gallahue, Katelyn Gaulin, Christo- Grill, Christina Gubernat, Sage Matthew Syvertsen, Nicholas DiLollo, Lily Dimon, Robert Dobies, Brenner, Tierra Buissereth, Ava Lyn pher Groom, Thomas Haverlock, Grade 12 High Honor Guensch, Keli Hayes, Aidan Hickey, Tittanegro, Justin Tran, Benjamin Grace Downey, Terence Downey, Marian Henry, Megan Hillyer, Buttigheri, Benjamin Camacho, Lily Higgins, Mia Hunter, Matthew Tucker, Alexa Vierschilling, Daniel Riley Dwyer, Jack Eckstine, Samantha Joshua Canavan, Marcello Katherine Hochman, Stefanos Roll Iarrapino, Kyle Isolda, Brigit Jacob, Villacreses-Montoya, Maya Edelman, Bridget Ennis, Kerry Ioannidis, Madeline Joe, Amir Angela Arvizzigno, Katyana Avila, Cappuccio, Matthew Carrascoso, Nicholas Januszanis, Dean Johnston, Waldman, Allison Weisser, Alexander Ericksen, Amanda Filipski, Olivia Gianna Cassara, Christopher Johnson, Maeve Kahora, Jacob Aubrey Bagdonas, James Bagdonas, Emily Jones, Malcolm Kahora, Wil- Werkheiser, Zoe Wernsing, Jonathan Fleischer, Alessandro Frias, Joshua Kanterman, Joseph Kaplan, Brendan Amanda Ball, Julia Barnes, Ashley Catuogno, Alan Chen, Alexa liam Kasper, Elizabeth Kern, Wiener, Jamie Wirth, Zackery Wong Friedson, Emily Friscia, Audrey Cholankeril, Mia Cimino, Elizabeth Karyczak, Cecelia Kelly, Jonathan Barros, Patricia Bolivar, Thomas Gabrielle Khan, Brooke Klurman, Grade 10 Honor Roll Gabbai, Patricia Gillen, Alexa Kother, Matthew Labush, Robert Daniskas, Eboni Davis, Anita Dazzo, Miriam Kother, Prabvir Kukreja, Gingold, Evan Gomillion, Catherine Brown, Freya Natasha Buison, Drew Grace Abdy, Adam Ali, Mia Aponte, Lerner, Noa Levine, Noah Levy, Burfeindt, Kyle Burton, Kara Bush, Anna Decker, Patrick Dembiec, An- Nicholas LaFerrera, Ryan Lamberta, Grandmaison, David Green, Natalie thony DeShields, Alyssa DeSimone, Kayla Avila, Tobias Bachman, Tracy Alexander Lo, Jordan Lopac, Julian Michelle Cagnassola, Kevin Calabria, Jessica Lancaster, Erin Lay, Charles Green, Michael Hagopian, Lauren Martin, Marlaina Martucci, Zachary Angelo DiNizo, Nicholas Dionisio, Levine, Antonio Lomonte, Miles Bagdonas, Anjila Banks, Lindsey Hahn, Zachary Harmer, Jodi Hayes, Gianna Calligy, Peter Canevari, Bartley, Anay Basu, Eshaan Basu, Mawby, Ayden Mullins, Ava Musano, Rachella Carlino, Gianni Caro Colin Donahue, Meghan Duthie, 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Abigail Colao, Francesca Kastanos, Grace Kennedy, Cooney, Noah Costanzo, Saniya Devin Cooke, Joseph Decker, Samuel Rouder, Anna Saltzman, Tho- Dalvi, Jessica DeBellis, Lilliana Dec, Sydney Jenkinson, Ryan Johnson, Esteban Quinones, Ethan Rafal, Adam Kiell, Andrew Kipp, Riya Jennifer Kirian, David Kloepfer, Katherine DeFouw, Michael DePaola, mas Savoca, Dante Silva, Natalie Riley DeProspero, Stefanie DeVizio, Aadith Ratish, Kyle Rigney, Patrick Kishen, Alyona Kladova, Taylor Skolar, Nicholas Solimeno, Jessica Gabriella Kowalczyk, Michael Ritter, Olivia Robertiello, Maeve Amit Deshpande, Sofia Dietze, Shan- Klein, Ryan Koehler, Viktoria Kozak, Ashley Diamond, Christina DiBella, non Downey, Matthew Drubulis, Ryan Steinberg, Leila Tolentino, Marcos Gabrielle Dickstein, Michael Dieu, Krimin, Julianna Lamagna, Kaitlyn Robertson, William Robertson, Richa Kulkarni, Erica Lee, Jenna Lee, Lamendola, Megan Laterra, Thomas Duthie, Gabriella Essenfeld, Alexander Trujillo, Morgan Tsin, Aaron Daniel Donaldson, Carly Dvorin, Dominick Romano, Robert Root, Sophia Lerner, Matthew Levine, Tsvayberg, John Vangeli, Samantha Laucik, Maggie Leahy, Jacob Leigh, Lucas Route, Thomas Russo, Caro- Fazzino, Conor Feeney, Besnik Ferizi, Annette Liang, Olivia Linderman, Tyler Dvorin, Jessica Edelman, Hope Hannah Filler, Olivia Fletcher, Walden, Julianna Warren, Richard Edwards, Zachary Evangelista, David Justin Lo, Elisabeth Manette, Jared lina Samuelian, Samantha Samuelian, Nithyaraajitha Lokesh, Rica Briana Mascioli, Anton Mayorenko, Alexa Justyanna Fortna, Jamie Frank, Ben- Watt, Jaine Williams, Julia Zambrio, Feinman, Alex Ferrara, Alexandra Damian Santos, Kristina Sapienza, Lopez, Melanie Lowell, Jackson Thomas Ziegler Fischmann, Cristabella Fortna, Mary Melnitsky, Daniel Mitchell, Matthew Fossaceca, Benjamin Fox, Colette Monroy, Spencer Moran, Nino Franciscus, Jessica Friebely, Madi- Natale, Patrick O’Brien, James Grade 7 Regular Honor Kashvi Furia, Caitlin Gannon, Sophie son Gal, Pedro Garcia, Julianne Gar- Oakes-Garcia, Stephen Oduro, Miles Gingold, Tessa Giordano, Maia ner, Luke Gelling, Justin Giaimo, Owens, Jack Pedersen, Shannon Roll Gonzalez, Caroline Grandmaison, Isaiah Goff, Vadim Gorbaty, Sarah Persaud, Carter Pomponio, Ryan Puri, Honor Roll Ryan Adams, Jude Albert, Lucas Sabrina Hackett, McKenna Jeans, Gorman, Brandon Green, Sara Eric Refinski, Daniel Resnicoff, Ali, Brianna Alvarez, Matthew Olivia Kanterman, Sarah Kaplan, Ava Greene, Vanessa Handy, Cassidy Zander Reyes, William Ricci Jr, Jelani Arnold, Nathan Arnold, Olivia Khan, Caroline Lemansky, Amanda Haugh, Madison Haugh, Olivia Richardson, Kira Richardson, Justin Terrill Middle School - 1st Marking Period Augello, Rishav Bagchi, Thomas Leung, Xavier Levy, Samuel Lindell, Hausle, Shane Hernandez, Jake Rizzi, Margot Rizzi, Alex Rodriguez, Barnes, Nyla Bartholomew, Spencer Caroline Lowder, Caden Matulonis, Hogan, Erin Hopkins, Jaclyn Horre, Daniela Russo, Thomas Ryan, Jes- Bauman, Hayley Blacker, James Connor Matulonis, Margaret sica Sadel, Sadie Salgado, Maya McNulty, Sophia Mekbeb, Elizabeth Payton Howell, Jannine Huby, John Katarina Gindel, Jessica Glander, Blundo, Sean Bradley, Hannah Huby, Kier Hunt, Sophia Iacona, Schwartzman, Max Seefeldt, Joshua Grade 8 Distinguished Brodsky, Ella Burgio, Isabella Cam- Messano, Mikaila Millard, Tanvi Sklarin, Edward Smith, Jacob Tessa Going, Bartosz Gorski, Maya Pawar, Marin Pecarsky, Catherine Kaitlyn Jackmin, Suzanne Jackson, Honor Roll Handler, Evan Hanvey, Owen panile, Sophia Catalano, Arsh Dimitrios Kastanos, John Kayser, Ben Steinberg, Jacqueline Stovall, Hailey Chaudhary, Emily Colasanti, Julianna Pissarnitski, Anand Sahasrabudhe, Thompson, Nicholas Trifiro, Anthony Benjamin Abrams, Emma Alchus, Higinbotham, Aniket Iyer, Tyler Maria Sao Jose, Olivia Scarpignato, Kuperschmid, Alexandra Lahetta, Jachera, Ethan Jaffe, Maya Khan, Compierchio, Sara Coniglio, David Dominick Lamastra, Jeffrey Lapidus, Vallejo, Mateo Velez, Amanda Matthew Angulo, Diego Arcila, Jack Cooper, Graeme Daniskas, Jason Jonathan Schwartz, Lilah Seiden, Venezia, Steven Verrastro, James Barnett, Alana Beardsley, Elizabeth Joseph Kowalczyk, Samuel Aliece Sena, Emily Sobolewski, Rob- Thomas Larmore, Ava Leichtling, Leibowitz, Ava Losardo, Amanda DelCore, Mauro Derosa, Nikhil Sandraann Leporiere Cordone, Walsh, Ryan Walsh, Mekayla White, Bedatsky, Eric Botney, Chloe Desai, Jeffery Dietrich, Quinn ert Sorkin, Olivia Stelzer, Alissa Daniel Wilkinson, Shon Williams, Burfeindt, Isabella Calamusa, Yaritza Magee, Emma Margolis, Kyle Minall, Stumpf, Claire Swensen, Taylor Melanie Litwin, Julia Lomonte, Ca- Alexandra Moore, Paul Mullarkey, Donahue, Michael Donofrio, Evan rina Lopac, Ricardo Lopez, Hannah John Williamson, Morgan Wilson, Catalan-Ledezma, Joseph Catalano, Doyle, Luke Doyle, Obinna Duru, Syvertsen, Dominique Tabug, Emma Arthur L. Worrell, Jessica Yu, Zachary Brody Chin, Alec Choi, Isabella Emma Noriega, Diego Otero, Ria Teevan, Antonios Theocharopoulos, Lyman, Amy Magrino, Matthew Paranjape, Sarah Paul, Owen Pickel, Parthiena Ebrahim, Joseph Entin, Mahmet, Reina Makimura, Isabelle Zimmerman, Alexa Zsak, Imran DeCrosta, Meredith DeFouw, Javier Esteban, Benjamin Fei, Jaralin Truselo, Lindsay Tse, Alyssa Zubair Nishaan Desai, Sofia Di Iorio, Kate Harrison Potocek, Kathryn Power, Verducci, Arjun Vora, Alanna Weisel, Malaussena, Casandra Martoccia, Brigitte Priel, Reese Priel, Matthew Katherine Fitzgerald, Lauren Dorian Mayo, Graham McAlindin, Eng, Emmet Feeney, Dylan Fei, Neve Fleckenstein, Aidan Franciscus, Ava Sarah Wong, Elaina Yick Grade 11 High Honor Ferreira, Emily Filipski, Ethan Filler, Reynolds, Sophia Romeo, Nikita Shannon McCreesh, Brenna Sahasrabudhe, Nicholas Sanchez, Goldberg, Mia Gonyou, Ethan Grant, Grade 6 Regular Honor McNamara, Ethan Melville, Angelica Roll Weston Fischer, Bradley Frank, Jes- Matthew Greisman, Aubrey Gulbin, sica Gallagher, Sophie Gannon, An- Finn Sautner, Arnav Saxena, Eliza- Mencia, Ryan Metzger, Zachary Sandra Abdelmalak, Nicholas beth Sleat, Madeleine Smith, Anna Tyler Gulbin, Ashley Hoberman, Roll Meyers, Rae Mikula, Sophia Mineo- Alber, Connor Alchus, Dylan Allen, drew Giuliani, Sophie Gotliboym, Keira Kelly, Irene Kim, Ella Charlotte Gumpel, Diego Gutierrez, Soifer, Sarah Sorkin, Olivia Stahley, Dylan Anger, Vedant Arora, Avery Pankiewitz, Massimo Modica, Kaylee Gabrielle Aloe, Taylor Anthony, Jake Paarth Sutar, Luke Talty, Matthew Kleinbaum, Nathaniel Krauss, Parth Auyeung, Shail Bardolia, Christopher Moniz, Nicole Muenzen, Jake Arrogante, Taylor Arrogante, Meghan Bridget Hernandez, Avery Krishna, Emma Kuchar, Layne Higinbotham, Dara Hsu, Jacob Jones, Teevan, Shaan Trehan, Kaelin Bell, Matthew Benedetto, Jackson Murphy, Chloe Nelson, Caroline Aversa, Delaney Baliko, Marissa Tricoche, Ryan Van Ostenbridge, Ava Levine, Shaina Li, Benjamin Liang, Briamonte, Nadia Buck, Andrew Nguyen, Colin O’Brien, Victoria Bamrick, Joseph Barge, Sydney Meredith Kenoff, Alexis Kern, Jonathan Linderman, Sanaa Mahajan, Rebecca Kessler, Morgan Kinard, Van Tassel, Guy Varela, Natalie Canevari, Caitlin Carter, Joshua O’Connor, Alex Oslislo, Laura Blacker, Julianna Blanco, Kailey Walch, William Wheatley, Sydney Maya Marcassoli, Thomas Chaillet, Robert Christensen, Andrew Pansulla, Conor Peterson, Julia Bondarowicz, Patrick Bourke, Samantha Klausner, Alisa Lamastra, Marcassoli, Hanna McCann, Kieran Catherine Lavin, Miranda Lemansky, Williams, Kiley Wirth, Andrew Wolff, Ciampa, Benjamin Ciampa, Aidan Poeschl, Anthony Porter, Maryam Alexandra Boylan, William Brady, Elijah Wu, Bennet Xia, Garrett McElroy Barker, Jack Merkel, Louis Cichocki, Christian DeGennaro, Ramjohn, Jonathan Ramos, Kayla Nicole Brozak, Catherine Buren, Michael Levin, Declan Lowrey, Messano, Charlotte Middleton, Shawn Lyght, Anthony Malta, Ryan Yarnall, Thomas Yick, Jeremy Salvatore Diaco, Maria DiMaggio, Jus- Reisberg, Amanda Robbins, Timothy Kristen Buro, Remy Cardarelli, Lucas Zimmerman Brendan Miller, Safa Mohammed, tin Ellazar, Reymord Facenda, Brooke Roden, Martin Rogoff, Zoe Rouder, Carinhas, Summer Carver, Sofia Matulonis, Sophie Meinke, Giulianna Tyler Mundorff, Ethan Murray, Jack Milano, Lauren Mirenda, Salma Fefferman, Benjamin Filler, William Rachel Rowen, Molly Ryan, Abigail Casimiro, Josephine Cerino, Jonathan Grade 7 Distinguished Nolan, Kelly O’Donnell, Haley Folger, Brayden Gal, Tyler George, Saperstein, Nicole Scarano, Cheryl Chaillet, Alexa Chan, Antoinette Mohammed, Elizabeth Moose, Oliver, Hope Olivito, John Paino, Stephanie Muenzen, Calum Murray, Honor Roll Eboni Goodmen, Ryan Gorski, An- Schneider, Kara Schramm, Jacob Chango, Katherine Chouinard, Julie Saverio Paradiso, Lauren Peeney, thony Guan, Eryn Gulbin, Sophie Schulman, Christopher Sekiya, Ciccarino, James Cirillo, Garret Matthew Nervi, Alexis O’Brien, Chioma Agwu, Sofie Altman, Riley Ryan Pierson, Ari Rabinovich, Jayant Sophia Paleski, Aaron Perrotta, Parker Hughes, Gabrielle Johnson, Jashan Shalini Shah, Kevin Sheil, Audrey Clausen, Jordan Clement, Michael Atkins, Madeline Beauregard, Laura Rai, Jaden Reynolds, Noah Ricca, Kalsi, Jack Kendall, Olivia LaPorta, Smith, Emily Smulewitz, Olivia Couso, Daniel Coyle, Mia Craven, Raham, Haley Richardson, Jordana Benko, Cameron Bloodgood, Saidy Noah Rotondo, Joelle Russo, Ivana Romero Jimenez, Abbie Sapira, Damien Lariviere, Max LeBrun, Eric Speranza, Max Steele, Tyler Stines, Nicole DeFrancesco, Carina DelCore, Bober, Carys Browne, Sripriya Sandoval, Ashley Sekiya, Molli Levin, Edward Li, Sebastian Lopes- Garrett Swaak, Paul Szanto, Jessica Juliana Denning, Gabriel Donatelli, Nicholas Schmidt, Niyati Shah, Jion Challa, Mackenzie Crimmins, Semel, Sarah Sicoli, Gabriel Silver, Shim, Alexey Sidorenko, Gabrielle Torres, Griffin Mack, Caitlyn Madden, Szulc, Rachel Tang, Kyle Sophie Drapkin, Matthew Dreyfus, Katherine Echols, Ryan Enayati, Rebecca Sohmer, Jonathan Soler, Giovanni Marrese, Jack Masterson, Tannenbaum, Nicole Tavares, Marco Colin Dwyer, Sean Fanning, Isabella Smulewitz, Sean Stuart, Chelsey Tang, Bianca Evans, Aidan Fairweather, Hannah Solomon, Leah Stevens, Rylee Tighe, Kelsey Tse, Natasha Isabella McCarthy, Logan McDonald, Toupence, Maggie Traina, Juliet Fiore, Colin Fitzgerald, Jennifer Kayla Fiore, Eden Gabbai, Jane Cameron Switsky, Emma Szabo, Shannon McGuinness, Kyle Miller, Trifiro, Anthony Triwahjudi, Rock Fleck, Alex Forman, Lucia Furfaro- Vega, Haley Warren, Patrick Watt, Harrison, Lily Jayinski, Joshua Emersyn Teicher, Veronica Thomp- Danielle Wester, Kelvin Williams Elyona Molina, Jeremy Montgomery, Valian, Joshua Venick, Isabella Verga, Rodriguez, Michaela Genty, Nicho- Jenkelowitz, Rachel Lacerda, Ava son, Daniel Urbina, Drew Van Malissa Morabito, Alexis Moser, Maria Villeda, Justin Walsh, Caroline las Giamella, Kayla Giuffi, Mason Grade 8 Regular Honor Lerner, Katelyn Lester, Ava Levy, Ostenbridge, Anthony Veglia, Dylan Samantha Nadel, Nam Nguyen, Warren, Adam Weiner, Elizabeth Glod, Jada Gomillion, Mary Jane Rachel Levy, Rachel Lipsky, Ahana Weiner, Thomas Weiner, Gia Ziekert Kathryn Novak, Dominic Olivito, Weinreb, Charles Widder, Jovi Will- Gonzales, Akhil Gundra, Jake Hahn, Roll Majumdar, Kelly Marques, Colin Grade 6 Distinguished Prince Ossy, Kevin Paredes, Kenneth iams, Elena Wollman, Isaac Wong, Sarah Hall, Savannah Hall, Emma Olivia Aiere, Samuel Anger, Caitlin McAuliffe, Julian Meinke, Lindsey Paul, Devin Pearce, Devin Pedrero, Daniel Wright, Lucy Zhang, Julia Hastrup, Emily Herman, Olivia Applebee, Cara Argila, Kyla Bonet, Midrano, Matthew Mihansky, Honor Roll Sophia Poeschl, Ella Porcaro, Maclaine Kourtney Most, Diti Nainwal, Diya Zucosky Hobbs, Sarah Horn, Brian Huang, Kyle Brainard, Shayna Braunstein, Elizabeth Agnello, Shana Priesing, Annabella Pugliese, Aarin Christos Ioannidis, Amanda Jaffe, Lucy Burke, David Anthony Candari, Nainwal, Shreya 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 6, 2018 Page 15 SPFHS to Induct Four New Members to Hall of Fame SCOTCH PLAINS - Scotch Plains- attending. Fanwood High School (SPFHS) will All are welcome to meet the in- induct four new members into their ductees, hear their inspiring stories, alumni Hall of Fame on Tuesday, and enjoy refreshments. The free pro- December 11. gram will begin at 7 p.m. in the multi- The inductees are: David Blitzer purpose room of the high school. '87, partial owner of the N.J. Devils The public is invited to nominate and Philadelphia 76ers; Jamie Novak SPFHS alumni they know of, for fu- '90, author, TV personality, speaker, ture consideration for induction. To and organizing humorist nominate an alumni, and to view in- (jamienovak.com); Amy Nutt '73, formation on all 34 current members Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, in- of the Hall of Fame, visit spfk12.org/ vestigative and science reporter and alumni. author (amynutt.com), and Joe The evening is sponsored by the Scarpati '60, former NFL football SPFHS Alumni Association, which is player for the Philadelphia Eagles in great need of an alumni to become and New Orleans Saints. their newsletter editor. Visit the above So far, Ms. Novak, Ms. Nutt, and mentioned website for more informa- Mr. Scarpati have said they plan on tion. YOUNG CODERS...Middle Schoolers Aryan Janardhana of Edison, Shourya Chhabra of Roselle Park, Brendan Xavier of Westfield and Yousef Sakr of KIDS WHO CODE...Mrs. Krupa’s fourth grade class at Coles Elementary School Westfield work on their projects at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison fall enjoy a fun lesson on computer coding given by Barclays employees in October. WHS Students Selected for afterschool STEAM workshop. Coles Students Problem Regional Honors Ensembles W+H Middle Schoolers WESTFIELD -- Three Westfield All-Eastern Honors Chorus. Solve in Code Playground High School students are among Students will spend three days Taught Coding in Workshop SCOTCH PLAINS — Fourth grad- “Code Playground” was started by more than 780 of the most musi- rehearsing with one of five conduc- EDISON -- The Middle School at and hard work and allow others to ers at J.A. Coles Elementary School Barclays Bank PLC in 2016 as part of cally talented tors during the The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in comment to make it better. in Scotch Plains participated in a com- the annual “Take Your Child to Work high school stu- Eastern Division Edison held its fall afterschool The next project focused on learn- puter coding activity, led by employ- Day” event. The program allows both dents in the East- Conference of the STEAM workshop, which focused ing how to write clear instructions. ees from Barclays Bank PLC on Oc- students and adults to learn the basics ern region of the National Associa- on programming, coding and design The students were asked to physi- tober 16. of coding and help develop their digi- United States se- tion for Music thinking, from Nov. 5-9. The students cally design a special handshake and Thirty employees from Barclays tal skills. lected to perform Education were taught how to use MIT's Scratch others were asked to tie shoes blind- Bank volunteered their time and Barclays has led a total of 27 events in the 2019 (NAFME), to be programming by a team of instructors folded only listening to instructions. knowledge to teach the students to with more elementary school visits NAFME All- held in Pittsburgh, that was led by Marc Spivak, Direc- The goal of the lesson was to teach write and test their code as they de- scheduled around the area and have Eastern Honors Pennsylvania, in tor of Technology, and included fac- two things – the importance of being veloped a video game. Coding is an taught over 1,500 kids. Coles par- Ensembles next preparation for ulty members Andrea Barnett and Erin exact in your language and defining important skill as it teaches students ents, Marci Needle and Sonia Penoro, April. performances on Maciorowski and Dr. Corinna your terms for a computer to under- problem solving and promotes cre- are Barclays employees who helped Selected to per- April 7, 2019. Crafton, Middle School Head. stand and for others to understand ative new ways of thinking. organize the event. form with the All- Pictured, left to right, Kevin Li, The All-Eastern The program began with a "This is your work. Eastern Honors Brooke Walden and Matthew Siroty. Honors En- Me" project where everyone had to In the final project, the instructors Holocaust/Genocide Course Orchestra are se- sembles consist of produce a story or game using Scratch broke the students into groups and nior Kevin Li (1st Violin Section) a concert band, symphony orches- to tell something about themselves. had them make a "Choose Your Own and junior Brooke Walden. Senior tra, mixed chorus, treble chorus, Once they were finished, they had to Adventure" project. The team had to Offered to Westfield Teachers Matthew Siroty will sing with the and jazz ensemble. give the game over to someone else write careful notes for others to un- for critical commentary. The point of derstand. The group was asked to WESTFIELD — A fall three-credit students to identify aspects of human the exercise is to show how program- hand over their work to another group graduate course called Teaching the nature and behavior to understand geno- mers need to be willing to give up a to complete the project using the code Holocaust along with a spring three- cide is a result of prejudice and dis- ‘Raiders Don’t Risk It’ piece of themselves in their programs and the notes. credit offering entitled Teaching Preju- crimination. Students examine issues dice Reduction, are offered at Westfield of moral dilemma to understand the Public School District. importance and impact of being an Driving Simulation Held “These are important topics for our upstander when they experience dis- SCOTCH PLAINS -- Scotch addition to the students and emer- young people to learn about and under- crimination, bias or prejudice.” Plains–Fanwood High School se- gency services, parents and teach- stand and, as educators and lifelong Ms. Brennan said the curriculum at niors gathered November 12 on ers took on the roles of parents of learners, we recognize there is always the elementary level focuses on build- Happel Court during their physical the victims. This was done in order more for us to learn as well,” Assistant ing capacity for empathy as students education class and saw a car crashed to reinforce the idea that many Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruc- learn about prejudice, stereotyping, and into a tree. Luckily, this was a simu- people are impacted by the deci- tion and Programs Paul Pineiro, said, discrimination through fiction and non- lation, part of the “Raiders Don’t sions that one makes. and further explained it is the fourth fiction stories about children who are Risk It” program presented by SPF After the presentation, police of- year Westfield Public Schools was cho- excluded and how it affects them. DECA ,the District Student Assis- ficers explained the realities of dis- sen to host these two courses. Content specific lessons on geno- tance Coordinator, the Scotch Plains tracted and destructive driving. Ac- The first semester runs from Septem- cide and Holocaust issues occur in 8th, Police and Fire Departments, the cording to the CDC, the leading ber 17 through December 3. The sec- 9th and 11th grade social studies classes. Fanwood Police and Rescue Squads, cause of death amongst 15-19 year ond semester begins in January and At WHS, the Holocaust and geno- Resolve Counseling Center and the olds is car crash related injuries. continues through early May 2019. cides are explored in a variety of course Municipal Alliance. Officers expressed how one simple “These courses are intended to equip offerings including Global Perspectives, The program is designed to show poor decision can have life long graduate students with information and Exploring Global Studies, Humanities, the aftermath of distracted and de- consequences. teaching strategies to help them imple- U.S. History II, American Studies, and structive driving. In the simluation, The program was presented to ment the state-mandated requirement AP U.S. History, while Comparative actors from the class of 2019, pre- seniors during their physical educa- for Holocaust/Genocide instruction for Religions, AP Psychology, Anthropol- tion classes. This smaller setting FIRE SAFETY WEEK...Evergreen School Principal Colleen Haubert dressed in sented a scenario where the stu- fire gear riding the basket to cheers from the young kindergarteners during the grades K-12 in New Jersey public ogy, and other electives explore many dents had “just one drink.” The scene allowed the students to be able to Scotch Plains Fire Department visit to the elementary schools as part of Fire Safety schools,” said the instructor, Karen topics related to persecution, propa- played out where the driver was ask questions of the officers and Week in October. The students learned about fire safety and fire prevention. Stark, an adjunct professor at Kean ganda, and racial intolerance. arrested and one of the occupants of emergency personnel. After the pre- Students had the opportunity to see a fireman in his full uniform, tour the fire truck who taught at Westfield High School Assemblies at all grade levels also the car did not survive the crash. sentation, students were able to de- and see the ladder truck in action. The firefighters explained the equipment they (WHS) for 35 years. follow up these classroom experiences. The rescue squad and fire depart- brief with their physical education carry, the importance of doing fire drills in their schools. They also encouraged the “In Westfield Public Schools, we Teachers enrolled in Teaching Preju- ment simulated the life saving mea- teachers. children to ask their parents to do a fire drill at home. approach Holocaust/Genocide Educa- dice Reduction in the spring will exam- sures that are taken at the scene. In tion through a multidisciplinary pro- ine topics such as race, ethnicity, dis- gram that includes instruction in the crimination, bullying, and preconcep- Holocaust and genocides in an appro- tion with an emphasis on approaches to See High School and The Leader/Times Website priate place in the K-12 curriculum,” reduce the role of prejudice in their Middle School Honor Rolls said Supervisor of K-12 Social Studies students’ lives and to prepare them for Pages 14, 16 Andrea Brennan. “Instruction enables 21st century life and careers. Provides Robust Features Saint Paul’s Monday, December 10th to Assist You!

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Spencer Feinstein; Ava McCutcheon; Erin McDonald; Timo- Iddisah, Emily Juckes, Kyle Feldman; Zachary Fischer; Anastasia thy McGann; Alexander McGrail; Camacho, Claire Cassidy, Cara Karyczak, Erin Kennedy, Graham Tristan Huber, Olivia Hunsinger, TOWN OF WESTFIELD Checchio, Kendall Chiang, Disha Kois, Nathan Korner, Robert Lam- Clarke Hunter, Blake Jackson, Sean BOARD OF EDUCATION Fowler; Daniel Fox; Colin Freer; Mary McHugh; Matthew McIntyre; Abigail Frontero; Julia Gagliardi; Justin Messerman; Ian Miller; Char- Debnath, Ivana Delgado-Arvelo, bert, Sara Lehman, Sairah Llano, Johnston, Louis Kelly, Elizabeth REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Bennett Galindo; Lauren Gaudin; lotte Moore; Tomas Moore; Sophia Madison Diaz, Olivia Eckstine, Michelle Nikolaev, Madeline Paik, Koizumi, Paul Kole-Emmanuel, FOR FOOD SERVICE Sophia Labazzo, Isabella LaFerrera, MANAGEMENT SERVICES Georgia Geoghan; Matthew Gero; Morales; Kate Murphy; Natalie Nolan; Olivia Encarnacion, Carter Fallon, Sairam Pantham, Jacob Pinsky, Christopher Giglio; Jonathan Justin O’Boyle; Jason Orenberg; Ben- Emma Fang, Lily Friebely, Sophia Fatima Qamar, Ryan Quinones, Alexa LaRosa, Emily Laudman, NOTICE is hereby given that the Darrien Lee, Nathaniel Leversee, Westfield Board of Education is accepting Givelber; James Greco; Emily jamin Orioli; Jarrod Orioli; Alexander Gallo, Grace Germinder, Justin Gonzalo Ramos, Gianna Rojas, sealed proposals for Food Service Man- Greenzang; Jonathan Grossman; Ian Park; Mikayla Pinto; Julia Plawker; Koizumi, Lucia Laumbach, Gavin Katherine Romanyshyn, Shannon Madeline Marcovecchio, Enisa agement services contract until 2:00 p.m. Gurland; Alexis Hammer; Jacob Vaughan Price; Cooper Prieto; Paige Lesnevich, Allison Lesser, Ava Rooney, Amelie Rousseau, Erin Marku, Grayce Mattos, Ryan Mauer, on January 8, 2019 at the office of the Harnisher; Erin Harris; Robert Radice; Bridget Reinhard; Madeline Mach, Mikayla Mari, Kaelan Mattos, Ryan, Raquel Sanisidro, Michael Emily McCall, Kayla Mohabir, School Business Administrator. Pro- Nicholas Mongold, Matthew Mui, posals should be submitted on the re- Hinderliter; Maya Hooey; Brad Reynders; Julia Rickert; Abigail Meagan Migliaccio, Danielle Most, Schmidt, Chloe Schunke, Anthony quired forms, in a sealed container labeled Hornbeck; Julia Horne; Kurt Hu; Riordan; Julia Romano; Anna Rossen; Emma Nobile, Sarah Paolella, Jay Scuorzo, Heather Sherman, Gianluca Thomas Mui, Christopher Murphy, Food Services Management Services Leonie Humig; Emily Isaacman; Rachel Rothenberg; Julia Sackett; Julia Patel, Ella Platts, Zoe Quraishi, Skirde, Dylan Soriano, Anastasia Daniel Murphy, Kayla Murray, Jacob Contract and delivered to the Office of the Viggo Jabon; Abigail Jarecki; Luke Salvato; Bridget Scaglione; Nicole Katherine Ramalho, Vikram Stellakis, Kelly Stewart, Zuzanna Ocana, Joslyn Odim, Mizuki Parker, School Business Administrator as provided Luca Passucci, Hanna Pearce, Samuel below: Jayroe; Alexander Joseph; Lily Scheuermann; Jack Sharkey; Ravishankar, Jordana Reisberg, Kady Szewc, Janeli Tenecota Villa, Emma Kaplan; Madeline Katz; Aidan Madeleine Sherry; Alex Sherwood; Rettino, Morgan Ritter, Catherine Lee Vieira, Maria Vitoroulis, Perone, Christopher Plenca, Shawn Westfield Board of Education Poliseo, Zoe Psathas, Gabriella Attn: School Business Administrator Kilbourn; Mia Kochis; Daniel Kohler; David Sherwood; Mary Joy Sidhom; Rodrigues, Emma Schramm, Alicia Rebecca Wofsy, Michael Wojcik, 302 Elm Street Oleksandr Korotkyi; Jeremy Sarah Silva; Matthew Siroty; Brady Valenciano, Bianca Valente, Sara Wollman, Emma Zheng Quiceno, Meredith Reilly, Ryan Ricci, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Kronheimer; Marcelina Krowinska; Smith; Alan Souza; Alexandra Spiezio; Gabriella Virga, Margaret Whitney, 7th Grade Regular Fabian Roman Gaud, Timothy Ryder, The Board assumes no responsibility for Mitra Kumarasamy; Jillian LaConti; Caroline Steiner; Savannah Stewart; Georgia Williamson, Mattingly Zullo Sophia Seith, Asher Silva, Hannah proposals mismailed or misdirected. Jacqueline LaMastra; Kaitlin Ashlen Suen; Lauren Sullivan; th Honor Roll Spieler, Jack Sponheimer, Jada All interested Proposers are encouraged 8 Grade Regular Laskaris; Jason Lee; Tia Lemberg; Alexandra Sumas; Amanda Szaro; Justin Abadir, Alexander Allegra, Sripada, Isabella Stepien, Saanvi to attend the pre-proposal conference and Suresh, Cooper Tamase, North tour at the Westfield High School, 550 Andrew Li; Jessica Lisanti; Connie Tomas Taaffe; Keeley Thompson; Honor Roll Eva Austin, Keira Baerson, Charles Dorian Road Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Liu; Theresa Lizzo; Thomas Lupicki; James Tichenor; Sofia Toglia; Lauren Jason Abate, Amanda Abdelmalak, Becker, Hana Berisha, Gwendolyn Thurman, Angelina Valente, Samuel on December 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. At- Michael Magnotti; Jack Maranz; Triarsi; Ethan Useloff; Jordan Wallis; Abigail Balagot, Alyssa Barbossa, Valera, Gianna Walker-Talbot, Erik tendance is strongly recommended. No Boylan, Jake Brooking, Lily Cantwell, Stephanie Margolies; Rachel Andrew Wellnitz; Emma Wolynez; Tony Barsoum, Andrew Bartley, Matthew Capozzolo, Jaden Carpien, Widhiatmodjo, Isaiah Williams, Lo- other walk-through shall be permitted. gan Williamson, Jia Xue, Riley Yau, Upon release of this Request for Pro- Markowitz; Erin McAndrew; Edward Xing; Jeffrey Yang; Zachary Ryan Baumgartner, Grace Beirne, Cole Chludzinski, Joshua Citarella, posals (RFP), all Proposer communica- Madelyn McDevitt; Abigael Youssef; Larry Yu; Allison Zager; Jenai Berry, Morgan Boone, Michael Taylor Clement, Isabella Colon, Luke Zimmerman tions concerning this information request McKinney; Greta McLaughlin; Henry Hanna Zakharenko; Andrew Zanfagna Brennan, Orencia Casimiro, Ryan th must be directed in writing no later than Grace Conklin, Maya Cook, Joss 6 Grade Regular 4:00 p.m. on December 13, 2018 to the Meiselman; Richard Mercer; Molly Grade 12 Cawley, Nicholas Champagne, Hel- Coppock-Huegel, Isabella Cucci, Business Administrator, who is the only Mineo; Sophia Mirrione; Patrick ena Chan, Samuel Chichester, Emily Cuccurullo, Tia Culjak, Mia Honor Roll authorized contact person for the RFP. Mullen; Lydia Nisita; Emily Leah Andrews; Yara Assadi; Om- Alexandra Chouinard, Zachary Ethan Afir, Fiorella Amari, Courtney nia Attia; Marlo Avidon; Yallen Bai; Delaney, Nathaniel Dematteo, Bianca Any contact with anyone other than with O’Connell; Amanda Paden; Dustin Chung, Mia Cutaia, Syona Dalvi, DeVizio, Ethan Diamond, Spencer Anthony, Brandon Au, Christian Bates, the Business Administrator or lobbying Paden; Jason Paden; Paula Palles; Harrison Bailey; Rutger Barraza; Rushil Damania, Ananda Daniel, Juliette Besson, Lily Bishop, Arianna regarding this RFP with any elected, ap- Thomas Beck; Jordan Binkowitz; Doran, Emma Dougherty, Allison pointed official or employee of the school Roberto Panora; Luke Pardo; Stephen Brianna Davey, Lauren DeSousa, Eggert, Luke Ellison, Lily Friedman, Blake, Ava Bland, Isidro Boland, district can and shall result in disqualifica- Park; Ava Paul; Alexandra Percival; Emily Boll; Natalie Bond; Nicholas Theresa DeVall, Madeline DiSalvo, AvaGrace Bozetarnik, Ella Butters, Bond; Hannah Brogan; Allison Julianne Friedson, Jalen Geneblazo, tion. Any oral communications shall be Adam Perez; Sandrine Perez; Daniel Matthew Dolowy, Jack Fallo, Shaylin Katherine Geritano, Olivia Gist, David Camba, Nicholas Cammarano, considered unofficial and non-binding on Petersen; Sophia Powell; Leanna Prip; Bronander; Chloe Brown; Robert Farley, Matthew Fela, Sean Ferrone, Mason Cardenas, Adriana Cardinal, the School District. To request a copy of Brown; Julia Buoscio; Ryan Burns; Matan Goldstein, Abigail Griffiths, the RFP please contact: Trey Rabinowitz; Colin Rees; Sena Forson, Senyo Forson, Emmet Mackenzie Harmer, Sean Harris, Olivia Castucci, Antonio Cerchio Zachary Rever; Libby Richardson; Liam Campanile; Alexander Fynes, Thomas Gain, Ella Goldstein, Saggese, Jenna Cerchio, Emma Chan, Name: Ms. Dana Sullivan Campbell; Michael Canabarro; Ryan Jacob Hathcock, Ian Hobbs, Angelina Address: 302 Elm Street Joseph Rigney; Madeline Ripper; Jessica Gui, Paige Hagman, Annie Holden, Ethan Holt, Zoe Hopkins, Savanna Diana, Isabella DiFiore, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Jacob Rock; Jessica Rokhsar; Mor- Chirichella; Nicholas Christopher; Hansen, Trevor Headrick, Leah Herb, Elisabeth Dolowy, Juliana Doran, Max William Collum; Abigail Connolly; Kyle Hunter, Dietrich Jahnke, Aiden Telephone: (908)789-4414 gan Rollins; Nicholas Romeo; Eliza- Maximilian Ho, Emily Homer, Kevin Jasul, Carolyn Joe, Brian Karp, Gal, Braedan Galway, Lindsay Gold, E-mail: [email protected] Eve Crandall; Colin Daniel; Jacob Indoe, Luke Kalafat, Khan Maria Gonzalez, Vania Gonzalez, Dayon; Andrew Dazzo; Jonathan Valerie Kelly, Aadi Kenwar, Danielle All interested Proposers must use and Lagemann, Matthew Laurenzano, Kramer, Isabelle Li, Alexander Logan Gray, Luna Guevara, Andrew complete all forms and must comply with Student-Athlete DeDomenico; Nicole Dispenza; Jack Austin Lorenzetti, Shehzad Hagman, Luke Hahn, Jenan Hamad, every requirement contained in the RFP. Dobosiewicz; Matthew Doyle; Liverance, Kelsie Lubalin, Jenalys Pursuant to P.L. 2004 c.57, (N.J.S.A. Scarano Honored for Madraswalla, Kamil Martinez, Lugo, Lauren McNulty, Giao Nguyen Evan Hayeck, Maggie Hayes, Shane 52:32-44) all proposals should be accom- McKenna Edmondson; Shea Elliott; Marco Martoccia, Dylan Mathew, Hickey, Adelie Hunsaker, Lily Kalafat, Katharine Encinas; Robert Faktor; Dao, Tiffany Nguyen, Philip Joseph panied by a New Jersey Business Regis- Academic Success Ella Mauer, Thomas Metzger, Jada Nitro, Maxine Novello, Jasmyn Grayson Kelly, Caitlin Keough, Aditya tration Certificate issued by the New Jer- Emily Finn; Sarah Fox; Catherine Montgomery, Alicia Murphy, Mat- Khandelwal, Annabel Koseoglu, Ryan sey Department of Treasury, Division of WESTFIELD - Leigh Scarano of Francisco; Lindsay Freidenrich; Nunez, Paige Peneno, Chance Perez, Revenue. The Proposer must include its Westfield, was among 63 Univer- thew Murray, Jessica Navarro, Ava Thomas Perez, Sequoia Pilgrim, Lahetta, James Lama, Henry Lassman, own Business Registration Certificate no Chelsea Frisch; Jessica Fritz; Niemczyk, Alden Nyamiaka, Katelyn Alessandro Laterza, Daniel sity of Scranton student-athletes Samantha Fritz; Lindsey Garnhart; Anderson Pollack, Grace Price, Molly later than the time of contracting. named to the Landmark Confer- Oser, Nefeli Pappas, Dylan Patel, Puglisi, Gokul Ramanan, Diane Laurenzano, Arthur Levenson, Tho- No proposal may be withdrawn for a Fiona Gillespie; Emily Gorelick; Peter Reilly, Mireille Silva, Leila mas Levine, Elana Lewis, Jackson period of sixty (60) days after the date set ence Fall Academic Honor Roll. Josephine Greenwood; Evan Gruters; Resnicoff, Elijah Rodriguez, for the opening thereof. The contract shall The Academic Honor Roll recog- Simeon, Jay Slack, Andrew Smith, Sebastian Roman Gaud, Anthony Lorenzetti, Colin Mahr, Chelsea Mar- be awarded to the Proposer whose pro- Annie Harrington; Cassia Harting- Dominic Souza, Briana Talmadge, tin, Ava Martini, Krish Mathur, Joshua nizes student-athletes who have a Smith; Kaeley Hazard; Rachael He; Romano, Aidan Route, Audrey posal is determined to be the most advan- cumulative grade-point average of Hazel Thurman, Anthony Tittanegro, Saccento, Ryan Serio, Maisie Shimko, Matty, Wyatt Mendolia, Caitlyn tageous to the District, price and other Connor Heffernan; Tani Horton; Gianna Tucker, Jayleen Velez, Meyers, Samantha Mingoia, Lucas factors considered. The Westfield Board 3.2 or higher and are at least at a Yenteen Hu; Claire Hunter; Aryeh Aryan Singh, Boushi Siva, Nicholas of Education reserves the right to waive sophomore level academically. The Ketevan Vepkhvadze, Lauren Skawinski, Sam Sponheimer, Grace Mirzwa, Maurilio Mora, Lorelei any and all immaterial guidelines and re- Iosifl; Justin Kelly; Eric Knauss; Ava Verrastro, Isabelle Verrico, Morgan Morrison, Emily Nguyen, Nicole conference honored 365 student- Lehavi; Marissa Lehmberg; Emma Sweeney, Noah Tamayo, Lindsay quirements herein and to reject all Propos- athletes on the Academic Honor Virgil, Maya Viscardi-Carelse, Chris- Trela, Charles Vargas, Sherly Velez, Papadakis, Frederick Parchman, Evan als in accordance with the Public School Levitt; Marisa Li; Elena Lisci; Will- tina Wang, Elijah Ware, Sophie Phillips, Rachael Pinsky, Aniya Contracts Law N.J.S.A 18A:18A-22. The Roll. iam Magnanini; Muriel Maloney; Olivia Vella, Evelyn Villar, contract will be awarded in accordance The Landmark Conference is White, Dylan Young, Andy Zhu Mackenzie Virgil, Jennifer Walsh, Pittman, Abena Poku, Kalli Preston, with the Competitive Contracting provi- Keira Mangam; Anna Masciandaro; 7th Grade Distinguished Honor Victoria Prizgar, Bakhtawar Qamar, comprised of eight like-minded in- Nadia Matin; Allison Mattessich; Chase Waxman, Meya Williams, sions of the Public School Contracts Law, stitutions from the mid-Atlantic re- Roll Youssef Yacub, Darion Yau, Sergiy Ixchel Ramos, Madeline Richter, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. All interested Julian Mazzola; Madison McKenna; Haley Acevedo, Hannah Alber, Sa- Audrey Ricks, Isabella Rocha, Amya Proposers are required to comply with the gion that organize and operate in- Kenneth Meyer; Marissa Millwater; Yurchenko, Rachel Ziegler requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 et seq., tercollegiate athletic competition in rah Alnasseri, Sana Anand, Hannah th Rogers, Hannah Rosenthal, Andrew “The Law Against Discrimination” and Af- Matthew Mineo; Benjamin Mizrach; Baik, Alex Baker, Brian Bartley, 6 Grade Distinguished Saccento, Sonya Shah, Sophia Shapiro, a manner that recognizes the cen- Alina Mojica; Olivia Morrison; Olivia firmative Action, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. trality of the academic mission at Amanda Baylock, Anastasia Berk, Honor Roll Andrew Sicinski, Shreya Singh, Tristan and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq. No vendor Mueller; Asia Muselli; Juliette Karina Borysiak, Isabella Capati, Sirmans, Emily Skara, Angel Skolar, who is listed on the State Treasurer’s or each institution, while embracing Naeveke; Thomas Omberg; Michael Grace Abadir, Christopher Abate, the Federal Government’s List of Debarred, the idea that athletics competition Callie Capriglione, Grace Carter, Amanda Smith, Phillip Snair, Ben- Suspended or Disqualified Vendors shall Paglialunga; Ryan Palmer; Sydney Araoluwa Akinwunmi, Elizabeth is an important component of the Dominique Chitty, Anthony Baglien, Morgan Barbossa, Matteo jamin Thomas, Rocco Trainor, Taylor be eligible to submit a proposal. Paoletti; Alex Pinkowski; Nina Pitre; Chrisostomides, Tara Cino, Lauren Tsin, David Tsvayberg, Xavier Vega, By Order of the Westfield Board of Edu- undergraduate experience. Barcellona, Samuel Beirne, Caitlin Ryan Qin; Spencer Quinn; William Cunningham, Cole Darmarajah, Jo- Benjamin Vuono, Ryan Watt, Meredith cation, Union County, New Jersey Scarano is a sophomore early and Rackear; Brigid Raftery; Brendan Bellistri, Michael Bellistri, Abigail Ms. Dana Sullivan, primary teacher education major seph DeFrancesco, Elizabeth Dia- Bender, David Bolivar, Emma Boris, White, Tiffany Yang, Sophia Zambrio, School Business Administrator Riccardi; Kayla Rinn; Fiona Rodger; mond, Andrew Dreyer, Abigail Shaheryar Zeb, Maria Zelener, Tho- on the University's women's volley- Abby Rothenberg; Damien Ruparel; Grace Bottomly, Isobel Bruce, Board Secretary ball team. Elliott, Ava Fazio, Valeria Figueroa mas Zimmerman, Torre Zullo 1 T - 12/6/18, The Leader Fee: $79.05 Casey Ryan; Clara Saint-Denis; Harry A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 6, 2018 Page 17 POPCORN Musical Club of Westfield The Grinch Will Do In a Pinch Offers Free Concert Dec. 12 2 & ½ Popcorns WESTFIELD — The public is in- the concert with The Poulenc Clari- vited to attend a free concert given by net Sonata, composed in 1962. One One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent The Musical Club of Westfield on of the last pieces written by Francis Wednesday, December 12, at 1:30 Poulenc, it was premiered by Benny By Michael S. Goldberger At best, p.m. This is the December offering in Goodman, clarinet, and Leonard film critic ‘Cept for Tyler The Creator’s nomina- a year-long series of events spon- Bernstein, piano, two-and-a-half- If there be 25 days of Christmas, tion-worthy rap song, “I Am The Grinch” sored by the Musical Club and will be months after the composer died. Al- All around the world and even At the closing credits, which is totally held at the First Baptist Church of though Goodman commissioned the Through the isthmus, high-test. Westfield located at 170 Elm Street in work, Poulenc dedicated it to the Of Panama that is, Then we still don’t have a Grinch All of which might hint that a little Westfield. memory his old friend, Swiss com- movie more creativity The concert will begin with poser Arthur Honegger,who, like For each day, For the mean one just this go-round, Angelsong, written in 2014 by noted Poulenc, was a member of Les Six, a Is what I mean to say, Mind you, contemporary composer Gary group of composers living and com- For with this latest just so-so example, Might have made for nuance Schocker. The piece has four move- posing in Paris in the 1920s. Number 5, including the 1966 televi- Newfound, ments: I. Cassiel, Angel of Tears II. There will be a reception with light sion special and the live action film from Rather than simply singing a paean Phanuel, Angel of Hope and Repen- refreshments immediately after the FROM RENAISSANCE TO RAGTIME...Majestic Winds, the professional wind 2000, To the standard out of duty bound. band of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, will present a fall concert at the tance III. Hesediel, Angel of Benevo- concert where audience members will Ehrhart Gardens, located at 100 Francis Court, Union, on Thursday, December We have but a small sample lence, Mercy, Freedom IV. Netzach, have the opportunity to meet the per- Of the Grinches, I believe, there will But hark, Grandma and Grandpa, 13, at 7:30 p.m. Their musical offerings range from Renaissance to Ragtime. Be by the year 3000. Never mind my harsh Angel of Eternity and will be per- formers. And foppish criticism, written formed by Jenny Cline, flute and The Musical Club of Westfield is a There’ll be one for you and one for me, Somewhat to Beverly Shea, harp. non-profit organization whose mis- And surely a green, curmudgeonly Prove my witticism. Baritone Stephen Tasy, accompa- sion is to foster and encourage good Grinch for every Who, For it’s being with you and lax rules nied by pianist Helen Ryba, will con- music, provide performance oppor- Majestic Winds in Concert Just wait and see, That accompany, the free-flowing tinue the program with Italian art songs tunities for local musicians and sup- To be the kiddy lit takeoff on Dickens’s Candy and gift of money, that by Giordani, Scarlatti and Pregolesi port young musicians from Union Scrooge, decrying Christmas and all its Zoey and Liam treasure more and two operatic arias, “Il Lacerato County with college scholarships. It At Ehrhart Gardens, Dec. 13 joys, and doing His Grinchiest best to Than what’s showing. Spinto” from Verdi’s Simon also sponsors the Junior Musical Club keep long awaited toys UNION — Majestic Winds, the “Broadway One-Step” by Karl L. Out of the hands of all the little girls So if of a mind, take ‘em and enjoy Boccanergra and “Madamina! Il for students in grades 8 to 12 from the professional wind band of the New King and “Strenuous Life” by Scott and boys. Anyway, tomorrow or today, Catalogo e Questo!” from Mozart’s surrounding communities. Additional Jersey Workshop for the Arts (NJWA), Joplin will also be featured on this Out and about with the hoi polloi. Don Giovanni. information about the club can be will present a fall concert at the Ehrhart program. Several fine marches will In this latest Because while the newest Grinch may Robert Romano, clarinet, and found by visiting Gardens, located at 100 Francis Court, also be performed, which include Colorful and cute, but not as astute, be Carolle-Ann Mochernuk will close musicalclubofwestfield.org. Union, on Thursday, December 13, at “Children of the Regiment” by Julius permutation Just a little Mediocre, what really counts 7:30 p.m. The ensemble will be di- Fucik, “In Storm and Sunshine” by J. As the version with Jim Carrey voicing is the caring, rected by Howard Toplansky, an C. Heed and “U.S. Army Ambulance the Grinch, The kindhearted message of NJWA staff instrumental instructor. Corps” by John Philip Sousa. Benedict Cumberbatch is OK in a pinch Joy, charity and goodness, all worth ‘UC Night at the Theatre’ “Our musical offerings are geared to Additional numbers included in this As the symbol of Christmas sharing. Devastation. … please a variety of musical tastes and concert are: “Deep River” and “Arioso” The Grinch rated PG, is a Universal High School Grant Launched range from Renaissance to Ragtime by J. S. Bach. Also featured on this But while this newest Yuletide killjoy Pictures release directed by Yarrow favorites,” stated Mr. Toplansky. program will be “Pizzicato Polka” by hates Christmas well enough, Cheney and Scott Mosier and stars the COUNTY – The Union County people in our community are moti- “The Pirates of Penzance” Over- Johann and Josef Strauss and “After He isn’t as funny in his total voices of Benedict Cumberbatch, Board of Chosen Freeholdershas an- vated, confident, and creative,” said ture by Sir Arthur Sullivan, High- You’ve Gone” by Creamer and Layton. Rebuff, Cameron Seely and Rashida Jones. Run- nounced the launch of the new “UC Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, who lights from “My Fair Lady” by This event is open to the public. Of Santa, reindeers, sugar plums and ning time: 86 minutes. Night at the Theatre” grant program is chairman of the Trust Fund. Frederick Loewe and Galop from Admission is free and contributions the whole deal, a problem doubtless for high schools. As part of Free- Grant applications must be submit- “Genevieve de Brabant” by Jacques will be gratefully accepted. For addi- caused by the holder Chairman Sergio Granados’s ted through the school principal. As Writers, who could have done a better Offenbach will be the main selections tional information about NJWA or Spiel. Moving Union County Forward ini- a condition of the grant, recipients are on the first half of the concert. “Golden Majestic Winds, call (908) 789-9696 tiative, the new program aims to help required to encourage the community Sunset Waltzes” by John T. Hall, or email [email protected]. When the script directly quotes NJIO to Perform Free cover the costs of high school theatre at large to attend school theatre pro- Dr. Seuss’s original work it’s of course productions and provide arts enrich- ductions. fine, Family Concert Sunday ment for the community at large. Application forms and a letter de- Whereas the in-between connecting NEW PROVIDENCE -- New Jer- “High school students have an in- scribing the new program have been Amani Brings Holiday stuff lacks ingenuity, and sometimes sey Intergenerational Orchestra credible depth of talent to share, and sent to high school principals in all 21 Doesn’t even rhyme. (NJIO) will present a free holiday high school theatre provides many Union County municipalities. Awards concert for the whole family entitled avenues of endeavor to pursue, will be announced shortly after the Message of Peace Yet for little Peggy, Dave and Bruce, who don’t yet know about Whoville, the “Sleigh Rides!” on Sunday, Decem- whether onstage or behind the scenes,” application deadline of Friday, De- AREA – The Watchung Arts Cen- Road in Watchung on the Watchung Grinch and all that they entail, ber 9, at 3 p.m. at New Providence said Freeholder Chairman Granados. cember 17. ter (WAC) will celebrate the rich and Circle, is a multi-disciplinary arts fa- This version won’t totally fail High School. The music will be fol- “Through this grant program, we hope joyous sounds of the season with its cility serving Watchung, the surround- To tell the tale, lowed by an instrument petting zoo to assist our schools in expanding and 15th Annual Holiday Concert by ing communities and the tri-state area. At least until Mom and Dad avail where children can touch and try the enhancing these enriching opportu- Niamh O'Donovan Amani. The performance, on Satur- Of the instruments they heard. Admission is nities for students, while engaging day, December 8, will begin at 8 p.m. Dance Show Examines 2000 iteration either through Netflix free. more residents in the performing arts Performed in Machinal and will be followed by a dessert or the mail. NJIO’s Symphony Orchestra will as well.” CRANFORD -- Niamh reception with an opportunity to meet Body Image perform selections from The Nut- The “UC Night at the Theatre” the musicians and enjoy some holi- That said, where credit is due, the O'Donovan, Class of 2021, from UNION - Kean Stage will present moral lesson is intact, and it’s a cinch cracker by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Sergei program is funded through Moving Cranford was one of 15 students day cheer. D.I.S.P.L.A.Y.E.D by Heidi Latsky That perspicacious Prokofiev’s Troika Sleigh Ride, Jeff Union County forward in conjunc- who performed in Machinal, Sophie Amani was formed to share the Dance on Friday, December 7, at Moppets viewing this newest Manookian’s Improvisations on Ar- tion with the Union County Open Treadwell's rarely produced mas- concept of peace through music, per- Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Av- Adaptation menian Folk Songs, Leopold Space, Historic Preservation and Kids terpiece, which opened Muhlenberg forming for people of all ages, races, enue, Union. It is a commentary on May spot the almost Mozart’s Musical Sleigh Ride, Recreation Trust Fund. A total of College's Theatre & Dance and religious affiliations. This con- the human body as spectacle and Gracious Frederick Delius’s Sleigh Ride, and $25,000 in grants will be disbursed to mainstage season September 27 to cert features seasonal sounds that society's obsession with body image. Way in which the Grinch treats his Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride. help cover the costs of high school 30. capture the joy and love of the holi- Ms. Latsky incorporates dancers with loyal dog Max, Warren Cohen and Brian McGowan theatre productions slated for the "Machinal is the story of a young day season. Amani, the word for peace disabilities in order to redefine beauty A hint that he might not be beyond will be the conductors for the Inter- spring or fall of 2019. in Swahili, performs hits from a vari- Salvation. woman struggling, in increasingly and show the performers’ unique at- mezzo and Symphony Ensembles “’UC Night at the Theatre’ is part desperate ways, for freedom in a male ety of genres including The Great tributes to diverse audiences. The But sad to say, playing together. The concert will be of the Freeholder Board’s efforts to dominated society which demands American Songbook, Gospel, R&B, dancers may be old or young, large or Most of the music, like the graphics, to followed by an Instrument Petting help youths in Union County explore her constant submisssion," said Lou Jazz, Bossa Nova, Broadway and a small, any gender and in any physical our Zoo where young people can try out their interests and share their enthusi- Jacob, director of the production and selection of holiday favorites. The condition. Some may be amputees, Dismay, orchestra instruments and meet the asm with family, friends and neigh- this year's Muhlenberg Baker Artist- members of the group are veteran burn victims, deaf, blind or in wheel- Is perfunctory players. bors. All of us benefit when young in-Residence. musicians led by Marty Eigen on chairs. The performance turns a cast Based on the true story of the 1928 woodwinds, vocalist Stephen Fuller, of diverse and extreme bodies into a murder trial of Ruth Snyder, pianist Fred Fischer, guitarist Flip human sculpture court, in which the Machinal was written almost imme- Peters, bassist Gene Perla, and Nick dancers are the sculptures. It will be diately after the trial concluded. Scheuble on drums. part dance and part performance art. Treadwell covered the trial as a jour- Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 D.I.S.P.L.A.Y.E.D has been staged nalist, and was among the first play- ($20 WAC members, $10 students) at at Lincoln Center, the Whitney Mu- wrights to meld journalism with dra- the door. Tickets may be purchased seum, the High Line, Times Square, matic writing. online at the ReelAbilities Film Festival and "Muhlenberg students are incred- watchungartscenter.eventbrite.com. Disability Arts International. ible to work with--highly motivated, To obtain more information about Tickets are $20 and are available talented, curious, and very brave," upcoming performances, classes and at the Kean Stage Box Office in Mr. Jacob said. workshops, and monthly art exhibi- Wilkins Theatre, by phone at (908) "The play inspired generations of tions, please visit WatchungArts.org 737-7469 or online at playwrights and theatre makers with or call (908) 753-0190. www.keanstage.com. Get 50% off its style and hybrid of journalistic The WAC, located at 18 Stirling with promo code: ONDISPLAY. realism and a hyper-theatrical struc- ture," he added. Mr. Jacob comes to Muhlenberg from the New School College of the Performing Arts, where he created the Bachelor of Fine Arts theatre pro- A wonderful Christmas gram. He is the award-winnig direc- tor of dozens of professional theatre productions, including the world pre- gift suggestion... miere of Sam Shepard's The God of YOUNG STARS...The Pingry School’s Drama and Music Departments presented Peter and the Starcatcher in November. Hell, starring Tim Roth and Randy It is a pirate story that explores the events before a young, nameless orphan becomes the boy who never grew up—Peter Pan. Quaid. He is also a member of the Among the cast and crew were local youth Grace Brown ’19 of Westfield, Nicholas Grimaldi ’19 of Scotch Plains, Ainsley Tony Awards Nominating Commit- Ellison ’22 of Westfield, Corbey Ellison ’20 of Westfield, Lydia Gargano ’19 of Westfield, and Alex Kaplan ’21 of Westfield. tee. a subscription to the Improv Comedy To LEADER/TIMES! Perform Saturday GLEN RIDGE -- There’s Black Friday, Cyber Monday and now Silly Saturday as Lunatic Fringe, New Jersey’s longest performing profes- First in local sional improv comedy troupe, takes the stage for its pre-Christmas show readership, advertising, features on December 8 at 8 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Station. Now in its 22 nd season, the group’s secret to longev- and news coverage... ity is simple: fast, witty and insightful humor as the comedians draw on music and audience suggestions to create a show that’s different every time, but always funny. “Holiday time just a call or a few clicks away is stress time,” says Deb Maclean, director, “so it’s a really good idea to break up the season with a few laughs. Based on the works of Dr. Seuss for 52 Big Issues! 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SENIOR POWER – BENCIVENGA, SCHORK, HALPIN, SMITH, BLEVINS, ROPER, SWANSON Cougars Are Keeping Bar High in Wrestling this Season

By DAVID B. CORBIN Hanover Park, Paulsboro, big time Union County Tournament (UCT) excellence, the Cougars have room this year and looking for- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times teams. We also picked up a Tri crown and placed second in the acquired two very talented as- ward to a good year for them,” High standards and goals have with Emerson and Hunterdon North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 sistant coaches with Derek Coach Gorman said. been set and most of them have Central and we are still in the Tri Tournament to finish with a 14-7 Francavilla and Cory Marcovitch. One senior, who had a standout been achieved through the past with High Point, Cedar Grove. record. In the UCT, the Cougars Francavilla had been a standout finish last year, is AJ Bencivenga, several years by the Cranford We are keeping the bar high,” pulled off some key victories to for the rivaling Scotch Plains- who placed third in the district High School wrestling team and Cougar Head Coach Pat Gorman nip a very tough Roselle Park Fanwood Raiders and Marcovitch tournament, beat some key wres- this year is no different for the expressed. team by two points, 187-185. is a home-grown Cougar. tlers to place third in the region Cougars, who intend to keep the Last year after the graduation “The county title is always a “We have two new coaches, to qualify for Atlantic City (AC) bar of achievement at a high of five NJSIAA qualifiers and five goal for the team. Last year it Derek Francavilla, who wrestled then after losing his first bout, level. They have tacked on an 100+ career victory athletes, was a team effort. We are look- at Columbia, and Cory regrouped to win three straight even tougher schedule. very few opponents may ex- ing forward to that again. We are Marcovitch, who wrestled at at AC. Bencivenga finished with a “We did get a tough schedule pected the Cougars’ ability to looking forward to our confer- Ursinus. They are bringing a new 33-9 record at 145-lbs. this year with tougher teams with operate at a high level. But the ence. Definitely the county got a kind of aspect and new style that Bencivenga will remain at 145- the Henry Boresch duals (New- Cougars stunned them all when lot tougher this year,” Coach works well with our middle lbs ton). It’s South Plainfield, they captured their fourth straight Gorman commented. weights and our upper weights. “In the regions, he turned the To help attain their high level of It’s like a rebirth. Some of the corner when he beat [Rhise] techniques are changing and it’s Royster from Rahway and he See & Subscribe at Probitas Verus Honos keeping it fresh for the kids,” came back and beat the kid [Jacob BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Coach Gorman said. Stasil] from Watchung Hills. Af- Another good thing for the Cou- ter he beat Royster, it got in his Submit commentary and items for publishing. gars is senior leadership. head that, ‘I belong to be here Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste “We have a lot of seniors in the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, December 6, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cougar Matmen Keeping Bar High This Season with these guys. I am this good!’ Gorman commented and will be out for the season. So when he went down to the Senior Rob Schork, who was a Senior Zach Blevins (3rd in dis- states and took that first loss, very pleasant surprise last year trict at 182) will fill the 195-lb probably had a little bit of jitters, when he won the UCT 220-lb slot. Senior Kyell Roper (3rd in but after that he put that to- title, placed second in the region district at 160, finished 18-13) gether and had a great run down and finished 25-9, will compete will compete at 152-lbs. there. I am looking for him to at the same weight. Senior Matt Senior Dan Swanson, who had capitalize on that down there Savino, who placed third in the a few varsity matches last year, and get on the podium,” Coach UCT at 285-lbs, has been injured will fill the 170-lb slot. Senior Conor Halpin, who placed second in the UCT at 138-lbs but was injured toward the end of the season, will fill the same slot. Senior Dean Smith (3rd in UCT at 132, injured late in season) will wrestle at 132-lbs. Others with varsity experience last year are juniors Jack Korzeneski (138), SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS…The Westfield PAL A team recently won the Justin Alpaugh-McLain (182), Suburban Youth Football League Championship with a 24-0 win over Somerville. Max Nock (160) and Evan Kanterman (160). Westfield PAL A Team Wins “We have guys some guys who had some time in the lineup when we had some injuries. So we are looking for them to be more of a NJSYFL Super Bowl, 24-0 factor in our lineup this year,” The Westfield PAL A Team pow- interception on the final play by Coach Gorman said. ered its way to its second Super Jonathan Alpizar. Freshman Ronan Waters will Bowl victory in the past four years On offense the Blue Devils were compete at 106-lbs, junior Will in the New Jersey Suburban Youth led by a powerful offensive line Fernandez (3rd in district last Football League. Over the past anchored by Charlie Blessing, year) and sophomore Brendan four years the team has posted a Patrick Ryan, Serge Cabrera, CJ Reilly will vie at 113-lbs. At 120- dominant 38-2-2 record high- Cougar at Top – Patrick Kalnins; Cougar on Bottom – Conor Halpin Haviland and Nick Schoen. This lbs is junior Pat Kalnins and at lighted by three consecutive shut- offensive line, Tight ends Quinn 126-lbs will be sophomore Jimmy outs in this year’s playoff and Wojcik and Jack O’Connor, and Gluck and freshman Colin Murray. Super Bowl run. This season the Wide Receivers Ben Kelly and Sophomore Christian Esposito team averaged 30 points, while Nick Brindle dominated the line will be at 132-lbs. yielding only four points per of scrimmage enabling Quarter- Last year the Cougars com- game. back Trey Brown and Tailback peted at the Group 3 level in the Last week the team defeated Dylan Wragg to pick up yardage sections but this year the Cou- Somerville in a thrilling game in the air and on the ground gars have moved up to North 2, highlighted by a superb defen- keeping the defense on its toes. Group 4 and they have been sive effort. Somerville came in Dylan Wragg was named Super shifted to District 14 (Millburn). undefeated averaging 31 points Bowl MVP for his three touch- “Our section has changed and per game. The stingy Westfield down and three extra point (kick- our district has changed. Other defense led by Mark Gialluisi, ing) performance, allowing the than that we are looking forward Dan Hanlon, Alex Tilyou, Bran- A Team to secure the 24-0 vic- to a lot of the teams around here. don Love, Paul Cerro, Zaire Carter tory. Last year Rahway clipped us, and Jonathan Boufarah held the Key contributors to this team Westfield handed us a pretty solid highflying Somerville offense to all year also include Dan Cano, beating. So we are looking to get only 70 yards and zero points. JD Lara, Dylan Scanlon, Peter some revenge on some local Late in the game the secondary Palles, Gabe Dayon, Patrick teams along the way and hang grouping of Paul Tilyou, Owen Beriont, Senu Glasco, Grant with those big teams and eke out Shakal, Aidan Harper and Dimitri Kuyat, Finn Mindak, Will Dailey, a couple of wins there,” Coach Potamousis shut down a late of- Richard Derick, Max Chang, Steve Gorman said. fensive surge highlighted by the Wang. Page S-3 Thursday, December 6, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Architect, Real Estate Expert Testify About 750 Walnut

said about three or four “serious” By CHRISTINA M. HINKE strip mall with a grocery store, a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader inquiries since 2016, when Hartz fitness center and other shops started to market the property. CRANFORD – The planning and restaurants. Mr. Reese said Later, in response, resident Rita board heard further testimony yes. Ms. Anderson said it could La Brutto said, “That’s pretty from the architect and the real be “quite attractive” to a poten- good. I think you are doing a estate expert employed by Hartz tial lessor. When asked if it was bang-up job.” Mountain Industries LLC for the considered to change the mar- In response to Mr. Reese say- rezoning application for 750 Wal- keting scheme to see if it could ing that Hartz has not disclosed nut Avenue last Wednesday. Hartz attract buyers, Mr. Reese said, to its potential lessors that Hartz is seeking to rezone the commer- “We believe our marketing ef- is in the middle of an application cial property to residential. forts are where they should be.” to rezone the property, both plan- Vice-President of Sales and Also, when asked how many ning board member Peter Taylor Leasing, Hartz Mountain Indus- inquiries were seen, Mr. Reese and resident and licensed broker tries, Charles Reese, who also Gerry Grillo asked if it is illegal to testified earlier this year as a fact Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Support Local Journalism not disclose to a prospective ten- FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS...Rabbi Abrohom Blesofsky of the Scotch Plains witness for Hartz Mountain on the ant that there is a pending appli- viability of the commercial and Chabad and Andy Blumenstock light the menorah during Garwood’s first cation to rezone to residential. annual Hanukkah menorah lighting on Sunday night. industrial market, came back for Mr. Grillo said, “It’s a serious further testimony Wednesday. violation of the real-estate eth- In talks regarding Hartz ics.” Mountain’s marketing and ad- PSE&G has notified Hartz that it Garwood Library Posts vertising of the vacant commer- will not renew its lease for a call cial buildings, planning board center in about 21,000 square member Bobbi Anderson said the feet, and another tenant, Further December Events marketing cites the property is in LabCorps, also has opted not to tree-lined suburbia and near a renew, Mr. Reese said. Both GARWOOD — The Garwood with information on services such golf community, and asked if he goleader.com/subscribe leases expire next year. A truck- Public Library has announced ad- as meal delivery, respite care, was aware of Clark Commons, a ing operation there has a lease to ditional events that will be held adult day care and support ser- expire next year as well. Mr. there during December. Patrons vices for caregivers. Reese was asked if the trucking are advised that the library will Additionally on December 13, Cranford Rec. Announces company plans to stay. “We are be closed Monday and Tuesday, the Thursday Night Book Club keeping in contact with them. December 24 and 25, for Christ- will meet at 7 p.m. to discuss Depending upon what happens mas and again on Monday and “The Winter Sisters” by Robin Home Decorating Contest with the rest of the site. There Tuesday, December 31 and Janu- Oliveira. No registration is re- really is no change in their status ary 1, for the New Year holiday. quired. CRANFORD — The Cranford rageous, Most Traditional and right now,” Mr. Reese said. Adult Craft will be presented on The Monday Afternoon Book Club Recreation and Parks Department All-Around Favorite. Also, PSE&G has come to Hartz Tuesday, December 11, at 6 p.m., will meet at 1 p.m. on December invites residents to take part in Prizes will consist of a gift cer- to purchase land there to erect a and is limited to 10 people. Par- 17 to discuss “And Then There the township’s Fourth Annual tificate to a local establishment, substation to provide electricity ticipants will be able to make a Were None” by Agatha Christie. Holiday Decorating Contest. as well as a lawn sign to let to its customers, and Mr. Reese holiday craft to bring home. Reg- No registration is required. Participants are asked to fill everyone know the house is a said he is not involved in the istration is required. The library is open Monday out the registration form letting winner. A committee will be put discussions, when asked by the Kid’s Craft will be featured on through Thursday, from 9 a.m. the department know their house together to vote. Winners will be board and residents. Wednesday, December 12, at 3 to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 will be entered in the contest. announced on the evening of Renderings of the proposed new p.m., for children in second grade p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 Forms can be found online on Thursday, December 20. driveways and the entrance into and up. Participation is limited to p.m. the recreation department’s Registration must be entered the 30.5-acre property showing 20 and registration is required. The Garwood Public Library is website, Facebook, Instagram by Friday, December 14. Regis- the proposed apartment build- Aging Services Kiosk will be avail- located at 411 Third Avenue. For or at the Cranford Community tration forms can be e-mailed to: ings, as well as a rendering of a able on Thursday, December 13, more information and to register Center, located at 220 Walnut [email protected] or ladder truck erecting a ladder to from 10 a.m. to noon. Union County for programs, call (908) 789- Avenue. dropped off at the Cranford Com- one of the five-story buildings, Division on Aging staff will be on 1670. Further information also is Prizes will be awarded in the munity Center. For more infor- were provided by architect Bruce hand to assist senior citizens, age available at youseemore.com/ following categories: Most Out- mation, call (908) 709-7283. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 60 and older, or their caregivers garwood. Page S-4 Thursday, December 6, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garden Historian to Speak Niamh O'Donovan Architect, Real Estate Expert Performed in Machinal CRANFORD -- Niamh Testify About 750 Walnut Ave. On Empress Josephine O'Donovan, Class of 2021, from Cranford was one of 15 stu- CRANFORD — The Hanson Park fortune, set explorers to sail, and dents who performed in Englebaugh of Minno and Wasko. had started the design of the Conservancy invites the public to started a floral industry that en- Machinal, Sophie Treadwell's When asked about the specif- residential units for this prop- the Cranford Community Center dures today. rarely produced masterpiece, ics of the ladder truck’s angles erty. “I don’t know what date on Tuesday, January 22, at 7 Ms. Parness is the retired su- which opened Muhlenberg of the ladder, he said he was that was. Maybe 2015, 2016; I p.m., as the conservancy wel- perintendent of horticultural edu- College's Theatre & Dance unsure, and then said it de- don’t know. I would have to look comes garden historian Lesley cation at New Jersey’s Morris mainstage season September pends if the township has this it up,” Mr. Englebaugh re- Parness for a special presenta- County Park Commission, where 27 to 30. particular fire truck. His draw- sponded. tion entitled “Josephine — The she oversaw programming at The "Machinal is the story of a ings depicted a ladder truck from The board was scheduled to Empress Gardened.” Frelinghuysen Arboretum, young woman struggling, in in- another town for which he was next meet to continue the Hartz Ms. Parness will discuss how Willowwood Arboretum and Bam- creasingly desperate ways, for involved in providing renderings, Mountain application on Wednes- French Empress Josephine’s fine boo Brook Outdoor Education freedom in a male dominated he said. He has not yet coordi- day, December 5, when the taste informed 18th- and 19th- Center. She is a member of the society which demands her con- nated with the Cranford Fire applicant’s engineer was ex- century style, from couture fash- Herb Society of America, The stant submisssion," said Lou Department, he said. pected to testify and maybe the ion to interior design. Likewise, Council on Horticultural and Bo- Jacob, director of the produc- Mayor Tom Hannen, Jr. said, planner. On Wednesday, Decem- she was influenced by her Carib- tanical Literature, and Garden tion and this year's Muhlenberg “It is important we know what ber 19, two applications are to be bean heritage, her narrow es- State Gardens, a consortium of Baker Artist-in-Residence. that angle is.” He said the heard, but Hartz Mountain is not cape from the guillotine, and her New Jersey’s public gardens of Based on the true story of the firefighters would not place the slated for this meeting. The board legendary love for flowers. When which she is a founding member. 1928 murder trial of Ruth ladder straight up for safety rea- anticipates a special meeting the divorced from her husband, Em- The Cranford Community Cen- Snyder, Machinal was written sons, and would have to place week before December 19 to peror Napoleon Bonaparte, this ter is located at 220 Walnut Av- almost immediately after the the ladder “at a particular angle consider an amendment to the powerful style-maker and life- enue. The program is free and trial concluded. Treadwell cov- to go up safely. Without the di- master plan for the housing ele- long fashionista focused her en- open to the public. No registra- ered the trial as a journalist, mensions, I don’t find it helpful.” ment, Board Attorney Mark ergies on her estate, Malmaison. tion is required, but seating is and was among the first play- The plan calls for removal of Rothman said. The board then There, her passion for plants grew available on a first-come, first- wrights to meld journalism with part of the current berm that went back to a workshop execu- and bloomed. Her legendary love served basis. This presentation dramatic writing. runs along the length of Walnut tive session. of roses stopped a war, cost a is sponsored by the Hanson Park "Muhlenberg students are in- Avenue in front of the site to Conservancy. To learn more, visit credible to work with--highly make way for new entrances into the organization’s website, motivated, talented, curious, the project site. hansonparkconservancy.com, or and very brave," Mr. Jacob said. The drawings had shown a berm like the conservancy on "The play inspired generations remaining on the southerly por- Facebook. of playwrights and theatre mak- tion of the property at Walnut ers with its style and hybrid of Avenue near the corner of Raritan Garwood/Cranford News journalistic realism and a hyper- Road, as a means to help hide theatrical structure," he added. the five-story building. On Page 11 Mr. Jacob comes to When asked the height and Muhlenberg from the New spacing of the trees depicted in a School College of the Perform- rendering to depict how they Santa Due Saturday ing Arts, where he created the would disguise some of the build- Bachelor of Fine Arts theatre ings, Mr. Englebaugh said he did At Garwood Library program. He is the award-winnig not know and guessed possibly GARWOOD — Santa Claus will director of dozens of profes- 25 or 30 feet in height. visit the Garwood Public Library sional theatre productions, in- Angela Leary, a resident of this Saturday, December 8, at 10 cluding the world premiere of Behnert Place, where she said a.m. Refreshments will be on Sam Shepard's The God of Hell, the main entrance into the prop- hand. The library is located at starring Tim Roth and Randy erty would intersect, asked why 411 Third Avenue. Quaid. He is also a member of a rendering of the viewpoint from Parents and caregivers are in- the Tony Awards Nominating the property into Behnert Place vited to bring their cameras for a Committee. was not represented. The archi- Christmas season photo oppor- tect said he was not asked to tunity. The first 50 children will provide one. receive a small gift from Santa. Resident Don Smith asked what Space is limited and registration Probitas Verus Honos date and time Mr. Englebaugh is required. Page S-5 Thursday, December 6, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Garwood Mayor-Elect Sara Todisco Grade 12 T. Spalliero, 29, of Greenville, Garwood Police are continuing to Lee Beauchamp; Margaret Bergin; S.C., was arrested and charged work with the Cranford Police Charles Billek; Emily Bloomfield; with credit card fraud, receiving Department to identify all of the Sets Borough Application Process Aidan Boland; Julian Bryen; Jack stolen property, possession of a victims from this string of car I am proud to announce an in volunteering for one of our Butera; Matthew Cetlin; Jessica controlled dangerous substance, burglaries and return the prop- open application process is now emergency service organizations Chicola; Brianna Cho; Katherine shoplifting, credit card theft, and erty to the rightful owners. available to any and all residents or Garwood non-profits. Clark; Julia Clifford; Thomas burglary to motor vehicles. Po- Spalliero was remanded to the in the Borough of Garwood to Existing groups with open posi- Cugno; Kaitlyn Depp; Paige lice responded to a pharmacy on Union County jail pending a court serve on a variety of boards, tions include the Planning/Zoning Dumont; Noah Ensslin; Emma North Avenue on a report of an appearance. commissions, and committees. Board, Recreation Commission, Escaldi; Elizabeth Evans; Alexis intoxicated male in the store. CRANFORD Our residents have such diverse Board of Health, Library Board of Fasano; Julia Friss; James Fritz; Officers observed a male, who Thursday, November 29, Khayri backgrounds, skills, and talents. Trustees, Celebrations Commit- Greta Frontero; Jason Glickstein; was seated and slumped over in Hudeen, 22, of Elizabeth was I hope many will consider volun- tee, Green Team, and Historical Kathryn Gonzalez; Inna Gorelik; the photo section of the store. arrested and charged with pos- teering their time to ensure Committee. I am also excited to Angelina Greco; Charles Heyder; While conducting their investi- session of less than 50 grams of Garwood is a vibrant place to live add a first-ever Citizens’ Advisory Cory Hiltz; Tyler Hoffmann; Ally gation the individual showed the marijuana and possession of drug and work for many years to come. Panel. There will be nine spots Hornstein; Emma Jackler; officers a New York State driver’s paraphernalia following a motor A simple application can be available for residents of a variety Sydney Keenan; Emma license with a photo which, once vehicle stop at North Avenue East found on the official borough of experiences, ages, and back- Koznecki; Kylinn Kraemer; Julia examined by the officers, was and Centennial Avenue for a website at www.garwood.org and grounds to provide input on po- Kuhn; Jake Lerie; Jason Little; not the suspect. Dispatch radi- seatbelt violation. Hudeen was paper copies are now available tential capital projects, like equip- Ethan Manning; Joshua oed the officers of a reported processed and provided with a at Borough Hall at 403 South ment and road work. Markowitz; Emilia McCormack; burglary to a motor vehicle and municipal court appearance date. Avenue. A description of each of Please feel free to return a pa- Kristen Meek; Mia Melao; Joshua informed the officers that the In addition, he was issued motor the boards, commissions, and per copy of the completed appli- Mendelson; Laura Meyer; Peter burglary victim was the same vehicle summonses for a seatbelt committees is also available on cation to Borough Hall (office Morariu; Haley Mykytka; Mark individual named on the New violation and possession of a con- the borough website homepage open Mon. to Fri. 8:30 a.m. to Natiello; Christopher O’Connor; York driver’s license. The sus- trolled dangerous substance in a under “Community Volunteer Re- 4:30 p.m. or police dispatcher Henry Ohlig; Drew Ortiz; Emily pect was then placed under ar- motor vehicle. source Form.” Information is also 24/7) or to email me your com- Palumbo; Madison Pena; rest and admitted that his name Friday, November 30, Catharine available for anyone interested pleted form at Katherine Pink; Margaret Read; was actually Angelo T. Spalliero. Strom, 37, of Cranford was ar- [email protected]. This is Tomas Rios; Lucille Ritter; Chris- A search incident to the arrest rested and charged with driving Service Set Sunday considered a “rolling application” tine Rogers; Fiona Romano; Linzy found Spalliero in possession of while intoxicated (DWI) follow- process as positions often open Rosen; Ryan Roth; Nicholas numerous items from the victim’s ing a motor vehicle stop at North For Healing, Hope at different times throughout the Savorgiannakis; Evan Schaefer; car as well as items in unopened Avenue East and the Garden State year. However, in order to be Jessica Shih; Andrew Smith; packaging but without receipts, Parkway 137 Exchange for mak- CRANFORD — The First Presby- terian Church of Cranford will hold considered for appointment at Mackenzie Smith; Daniel Sokolin; along with numerous wax paper ing an illegal U-turn. Strom was the re-organization meeting of Luke Spellman; Jonathan Stiles; folds of suspected heroin and processed and provided with a a Service of Healing and Hope this Sunday, December 9, from 5 to the mayor and council on Janu- Angelica Suris Morales; Juliana other property not belonging to municipal court appearance date. ary 2, 2019, please submit your Tully; Tessa Verga; Adriana the suspect. Further investiga- In addition, she was issued mo- 5:45 p.m., sponsored by the “Journey to Wholeness-Healing application by December 15. Vergara; Mark Walter; Spencer tion determined that the items in tor vehicle summonses for an I am committed to working to Weigand; Alex Wendel; Peter packaging were stolen from the illegal U-turn, careless driving, the Grieving Heart” program. In recognition that for many ensure each committee is non- Wezyk; Tyler Wright; Sophia convenience store located next failure to observe a red traffic partisan and reflective of our Yodice; Karolina Zboralska to the pharmacy in Garwood. signal and for an unregistered people, the holiday season may be difficult and painful due to loss community. I look forward to vehicle. meeting with anyone interested Monday, December 3, James of a loved one, this special service ‘Chanukah on Ice’ On Tap Saturday will feature prayer, poems, music in an appointed position. Also, I Molloy, 28, of Cranford was ar- thank you in advance for your AREA — The Union County on Route 22 West, Union, next rested and charged with posses- and a candlelight remembrance for loved ones. Participants also willingness to devote your time Torah Center-Chabad, to- to Best Buy. sion of a hypodermic syringe fol- to better your community. To- gether with the Chabad Chai The cost is $12 per person, lowing a motor vehicle stop at will have an opportunity to gather in community to receive comfort gether, we will make sure Center in Millburn, will spon- including skates. Reservations North Avenue East and John Garwood remains a “small town sor a “Chanukah on Ice” event are not required. For more in- Street for a seatbelt violation. from one other. A time of fellow- ship will follow the service. with a big heart” and has a bright this Saturday evening, De- formation, call the Torah Cen- Molloy was processed and pro- future ahead for all to enjoy. cember 8, from 6:30 to 8 ter at (908) 789-5252, e-mail vided with a municipal court ap- The First Presbyterian Church p.m. It will take place at the [email protected] or visit pearance date. In addition, he is located at 11 Springfield Av- Sara Todisco Union Sports Arena, located torahcenter.org. was issued a motor vehicle sum- enue, Cranford, and is handi- Mayor-Elect mons for a seatbelt violation. capped-accessible. Garwood