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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 42-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, June 28, 2001 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Schundler Defeats Franks To Win GOP Nomination

By STEPHEN CHIGER AND Director of the Eagleton New Jersey The need for unity seemed to be on LAUREN PASS Project at Rutgers University. “The both candidates’ minds Tuesday Fireworks to Flare Specially Written for The Westfield Leader (typically moderate) Republican night. Jersey City Mayor and native Party has taken a lot of lumps lately; “I did not win this (election), you In Communities Westfielder Bret Schundler overcame it’s a little shaky,” she said, referring did,” said Mr. Schundler in his ac- widespread skepticism and a lack of to the budget deficit, racial profiling ceptance speech in front of hundreds By CAROL F. DAVIS AND party support to become the Repub- issues, the departure of former Gov- of supporters. “This has to become MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN licans’ gubernatorial candidate on ernor Christine Whitman, and Mr. one party. Join me in bringing the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Tuesday night. DiFrancesco’s withdrawal from the (Republican) party together.” Mr. Westfield Symphony Orchestra, The conservative candidate de- governor’s race. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Cranford, Wednesday, July 4, 7:30 feated moderate and party favorite p.m. Nomahegan Park in Cranford Bob Franks by a decisive 14 percent will be the setting for this free con- margin, a victory which some have cert celebrating America’s indepen- speculated will lead the party to the Take Two: WHS Grads dence. Conducted by Music Direc- right. Mr. Franks had represented the tor David Wroe, the program will local area in Congress for eight years feature selections from Star Wars, and served 13 years in the Assembly Celebrate At 2nd Event Westside Story, and classics such as prior to that. Berlin’s “God Bless America,” and “They said it couldn’t be done. the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” They said we couldn’t win. But you After Initial Rain Out Fireworks will top off the evening. proved (them) otherwise,” Mr. * * * * * Schundler told a crowd of over 300 By STEPHEN CHIGER hour after the outdoor event began. The Cranford Jaycees’ 22nd An- supporters in his acceptance speech. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Students were sent from the Gary nual Firecracker Four Miler, A Four With 95.9 percent of the vote tal- If at first you don’t succeed, try, try Kehler Stadium across the street to Mile Race and One Mile Fun Run, lied, Mr. Schundler had 183,430 again. That’s what Westfield High Edison Intermediate School’s gym- July 4, 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The race votes, or 57 percent, while Mr. Franks School (WHS) did, after graduation nasium, where they were handed their day will include entertainment with earned 43 percent, with 135,821. ceremonies were cut short by a pass- diplomas without the traditional fan- a clown, disc jockey, balloons and Tom Basta, assistant to the politi- ing thunderstorm last week. fare. face paintings. Admission is free. All cal director for Franks’ campaign, On Monday, close to 150 students According to Westfield Superin- pre-entrants will receive a T-shirt. said the group was surprised by the — nearly half of the class — gath- tendent of Schools Dr. William J. For more information, including race margin with which Mr. Schundler ered with their families in the high Foley, the school didn’t shorten its registration forms and contacts, won. He said that Franks’ campaign school auditorium as part of a com- ceremony, as did neighboring please visit http:// thought the Republican Primary was memorative ceremony held in lieu of Cranford, because it believed it could www4.ewebcity.com/firecracker4/. “going to be a close race.” the rained-out graduation exercises. complete exercises before the rain * * * * * But whether the victory will signal The second ceremony came after arrived. Mountainside Fireworks, July 4, a change in New Jersey’s Republican an outcry from parents who felt their “What we wanted to give them The Borough of Mountainside will Party remains to be seen. Acting children were cheated out of the was the full deal,” he said. “We light up the sky at Deerfield School, Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco, a chance to walk across the platform, thought we could get through and Central Avenue and School Drive in Scotch Plains resident who would typically seen as a milestone for unfortunately we were wrong.” Mountainside at dusk. not immediately endorse Mr. students and their families. In some ways, the mishap served Schundler, said Tuesday night, “I “There’s no question that thunder- as a strange reminder of what gradu- * * * * * don’t think it’s going to be any differ- storms robbed students of the com- ation meant to students, who tended Festival and Fireworks in Berke- ent than its been.” plete pleasure of the high school to be fairly forgiving of the incident. ley Heights, 11 p.m. on Monday, Mr. DiFrancesco dropped out of graduation ceremony,” said WHS Kerri Anness, who will attend July 16. Berkeley Heights will com- the race in April because of increased Principal Dr. Robert G. Petix. He Monmouth University next fall, said bine its fireworks celebration with a scrutiny in the press over his past said that a final decision about she didn’t think there was too much festival sponsored by Our Lady of business dealings and was replaced whether to hold the ceremony out- that could have been done, save for Mount Carmel Church. The festival, by Mr. Franks. doors had to be made by noon of perhaps a faster reaction by the school which begins on Thursday, July 12, Still, some have suggested that graduation day. to growing storm clouds. will end with a spectacular fireworks there was more at stake in this con- Dr. Petix told The Westfield Leader “It was disappointing because I display on July 16 at Mount Carmel test than the gubernatorial candi- that he had been assured by a New just got my diploma from a box,” she Field on Springfield Avenue. dacy. York weather forecaster that the said. * * * * * “This is really a contest between storms were unlikely and that any “Personally, I wasn’t (upset),” said Annual Fourth of July Celebra- two different philosophies within the rain would miss Westfield. Michelle Meglaughlin, who will at- tion, Springfield, 5 p.m. Cost: Adults Republican Party,” said Ingrid Reed, Rains came at about 7:10 p.m., an CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 $5, Children $3, Fireworks at Meisel Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader Field will end the day of family fun, HARD WORK PAYS OFF…Westfield High School seniors gathered at Gary rides and entertainment, including Kehler Stadium before gray skies burst with rain during last Wednesday’s clowns, a dunk tank, prizes, and a graduation ceremony. giant 50/50 raffle. Admission in- cludes food from Outback Steakhouse. Legislation to Change * * * * * Fireworks in Clark, Sunday, July 1, 9 p.m. at Arthur L. Johnson Re- Mayor, Council Terms gional High School Field, 365 Westfield Avenue, Clark. The streets will be blocked off. Early arrival is recommended. The raindate is Tues- Sits on Governor’s Desk day, July 3, at 9 p.m. By PAUL J. PEYTON lation. * * * * * Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. DiFrancesco, Westfield’s State Sensational Soul Cruisers and The State Legislature quietly, yet Senator for the past decade, voted to Fireworks in New Providence, Tues- overwhelmingly, passed legislation change Westfield’s terms, as did Sena- day, July 3. The public is invited to two weeks ago which, if signed by tor Nicholas J. Sacco (D-32nd), come to the football field at New Acting Governor and State Senate whose district includes Secaucus and Providence High School for a con- President Donald T. DiFrancesco, Harrison. Harrison passed a resolu- cert with the Sensational Soul Cruis- will change the terms of the Westfield tion favoring the legislation. ers at 7:30 p.m. At 9 p.m., fireworks mayor and council members from Senators William P. McNamara will fill the sky. two to four years by the 2003 elec- (R-40th, Bergen and Passaic) and * * * * * tion year. Norman M. Robertson (R-34th, Essex Orchestra, Jazz and Fireworks, Under the proposal, the 2002 elec- and Passaic) did not cast votes. Wednesday, July 4, Summit. The tion will include terms of three years The Assembly version was sup- New Jersey Intergenerational Orches- each with four-year term council seats ported by Republican Assemblymen tra and jazz legend Rio Clemente up for election in 2003. Richard H. Bagger and Tom Kean, will perform in Summit at 7:30 p.m. Once established, elections under Jr. in the 22nd District, which covers Fireworks will begin between 9 and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader the new system would be held lo- Westfield, as well as Assemblyman 9:15 p.m. PEACEFUL PROTEST...Last Saturday, Westfield residents and their families protested plans for a 600- to 800-space cally every other year with the mayor Anthony Impreveduto and Assem- parking deck at Elm and Prospect Streets in Westfield. blywoman Joan M. Quigley (both * * * * * chosen every four years. 78th Annual Central New Jersey Currently, there is an election ev- Democrats representing the 32nd District, covering Bergen and Hudson July 4th Parade, Plainfield, 10 a.m. ery year with the mayor and half of The Third Annual Mile Run will the council elected one year and the Counties). Assemblyman George F. Opponents Rally to Dump Deck Geist (R-4th) was the sole dissenting begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the other four council positions the next parade procession at 10 a.m. through year. The town is divided into four vote. Secaucus and Harrison will see downtown Plainfield. Night activi- wards, each represented by two coun- ties will include an outdoor concert At Prospect and Elm Streets cil members. their governing bodies shifted from three- to four-year terms under the at Green Brook Park from 5 to 9 p.m., The year 2004, a presidential elec- or at West End School from 7 to 9 By STEPHEN CHIGER the town’s parking deck, especially Sullivan, Jr. who heads the town’s tion year, would be the first year in legislation. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader p.m. A fireworks display will follow. the Elm and Prospect proposal,” said Transportation, Parking and Traffic which there would not be any mu- The legislation was sponsored by Toting signs with slogans such as Len Berman, a Prospect resident and Committee, told The Westfield Leader nicipal elections in Westfield. State Senator Raymond J. Lesniak * * * * * “Dump the Deck” and “Safety for one of the rally’s main speakers. Mr. that employees and commuters had Senate Bill No. 2123 and its com- (D-20th) and Assemblyman Neil M. Fireworks at Dusk, Biertuempfel Our Children,” over 100 area resi- Berman, along with others at the the greatest need for parking in town, panion, Assembly Bill No. 3230, also Cohen (D-20th) of Union County. Park in Union will be the setting for dents and their families gathered to rally, questioned the nature of with a demand in the vicinity of impact the governing bodies in Westfield has operated under a fireworks on July 4, set to begin at protest plans for a 600- to 800-space Westfield’s parking woes, which he several hundred spaces apiece. Secaucus and Harrison in Hudson special charter established through dusk. parking deck at Elm and Prospect said have been left undefined. He said, however, that the problem County. The legislation was passed legislation, which became law fol- Streets in the heart of Westfield’s * * * * * “I’m wondering if we really need was a management issue first and a 36-2 in the State Senate on March 26 lowing approval by Westfield voters Oceanfest, Long Branch, July 4, downtown last Saturday. a deck or if there really is a parking space issue second, suggesting that and 75-1 in the Assembly on June 14. in 1967, according to former Repub- The protestors gathered just a few 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fireworks around problem,” Mr. Berman said. recasting the balance between long- The two “nay” tallies in the Senate lican Westfield Mayor Garland “Bud” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 blocks from the contested site. “I think we need to identify who term and short-term parking, using came from Senator William Schluter Boothe. In the latest chapter of what has this (parking) lot is going to serve,” valet parking, and starting a com- (R-23rd, Hunterdon, Mercer and Although opposed to the bill, Mr. been a long volume of discussions, said attendee Pamela Cooper, a muter jitney should alleviate some of Warren) and Senator Peter A. Inverso Boothe stated that, at the very least, Westfield residents gathered near the Early Submission Deadline: Dudley Avenue resident. Some pro- the crunch. (R-14th, Mercer and Middlesex). “If you’re going to change this, the downtown at 10 a.m. to protest a testers said they didn’t think com- “I think it’s a mistake to think we Neither of their districts are covered people of Westfield should make the All press releases and sub- deck proposed at lots 1 and 8, near muters would use a deck so far from CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 by the towns impacted by the legis- decision.” missions to The Westfield Leader Trader Joe’s. the train station, for example. The Westfield Town Council agreed “We’re here because we object to Third Ward Councilman Neil F. to place a resolution on the Tuesday, must be received no later than July 3 regular meeting agenda which tomorrow, Friday, June 29, by INDEX asks that the legislation be amended 5 p.m. in order to be considered A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 11 to require a referendum be placed for the July 5 issue. Business...... Page 18 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 10 before Westfield voters. Classifieds...... Page 17 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, June 28, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Town Looks to Enhance Legislation to Change Terms Sits on Governor’s Desk CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Senior Transportation Craig Exelbirt, a Legislative Aide for measure. By PAUL J. PEYTON “In round numbers, we think it’s Senator Lesniak, explained that Sena- Westfield Town Democratic Commit- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader about $10,000 a month,” said Act- tor Schluter felt that a vote of the people tee Chairman Kenneth Rotter said he WESTFIELD — Westfield offi- ing Mayor Neil F. Sullivan. He said was necessary. nor members of the committee knew cials were asked Tuesday night to the contract will include drivers as Mr. Exelbirt said Senator Lesniak there was a bill pending in Trenton. put together an operational budget well as a dispatcher. felt that it was in the “best interests of “This (change of mayoral and council for running a new senior citizen Officials anticipate receiving bids good government that the terms be terms) goes to the heart of how Westfield transportation system that is ex- on the purchase of a handicapped- lengthened,” indicating that council works,” Mr. Rotter stated. pected to be in place this September. accessible vehicle by the council’s members were too often in “campaign Democratic First Ward Councilman The town’s governing body will next conference meeting in August. mode,” instead of concentrating on their Carl A. Salisbury said he was concerned be obtaining vehicles from the Assistant Town Administrator James council duties under the two-year terms. that municipal elections would not be County of Union, as well as from Like Mr. Boothe, Westfield Acting held in presidential election years when Gildea explained that the purchase Mayor Neil F. Sullivan, a Republican, voter turnout is the highest. the state. Linda Maggio, Executive would be accomplished through use Director of the United Fund of said he also believes the issue should go Several council members expressed of $75,000 in Department of Com- before the voters. He would also like concern that the neither local state leg- Westfield and head of a task force munity Affairs funding obtained last voters to have the option of changing to islative representatives nor Senator looking into enhancing the needs of year by the town. a non-partisan system where elections Lesniak’s office had contacted the town seniors in town, said transportation In other business, Mr. Shannon would be held in May and without council regarding the pending legisla- services was among the things announced that he is ready to rec- Stephen Chiger for The Westfield Leader major political party affiliations. tion. Westfield’s seniors listed as pro- ommend a candidate for the newly- BRINGING THE GOP TOGETHER...During his concession speech on Tues- “In the scheme of things it’s not high “I knew absolutely nothing about grams they most needed, as indi- created position of parking director. day evening, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Franks urged members on my list of things to worry about,” Mr. this,” said Fourth Ward Councilman cated in a survey conducted a few Two of the other finalists dropped of the Republican Party to unite in support of GOP victor Bret Schundler. Sullivan stated, noting that the original Lawrence A. Goldman, the veteran years ago. out of consideration for the job. legislation only impacted the mayor’s Democrat on the governing body at The county runs a paratransit sys- Mr. Sullivan questioned how the term which would have been changed to Tuesday’s council meeting. tem for medical appointments for town could hire the individual when three years. Mr. Boothe told Acting Mayor Sullivan persons requiring a wheelchair left. the position does not currently ex- Schundler Defeats Franks Assemblyman Bagger of Westfield, and council members on Tuesday night, In addition, the local Red Cross chap- ist. He said a recent legal advertise- where he served as a councilman and “If this (change of terms without a refer- mayor in 1991, said the legislation ter offers a transportation program. ment on salary ranges excluded the endum) happens, what will happen next?” Mrs. Maggio said the goal of the To Win GOP Nomination “passed the Senate before I ever knew it adding the legislature may decide to position. existed.” eliminate Westfield’s wards system. new town senior services program Officials announced that the town CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 is to get isolated seniors out of their “Senator Lesniak, for whatever rea- Kristin Zebrowski of the Governor’s received one bid of $4,740 per week Schundler went on to invite “all the Demo- Locally, Mr. Franks won Westfield by son, had an interest in extending terms Office said the legislation is currently homes and into the downtown. on a valet parking service proposed crats and Independents to join us.” one vote, 1,048 to 1,047 (excluding ab- of (the) Secaucus (governing body) from under review by legal counsel. She said “They want to be able to get to for the town at the South Avenue And in a race which has been notorious sentee and provisional tallies); two to four years,” Mr. Bagger ex- Acting Governor DiFrancesco has a downtown Westfield, they want to train station parking lot. The town for mud-slinging and negative campaign- Mountainside, 389 to 311; Scotch Plains, plained. policy of not commenting on legislation be able to get to the bank, they want anticipates that such a service would ing, Mr. Franks’ speech was particularly 886 to 577, and Fanwood, 365 to 213. Mr. According to the State Constitution, under review. to be able to go grocery shopping,” add 125 spaces to the lot. conciliatory. “Now we must come to- Schundler captured 74 percent of the vote legislation must be written “to affect all Mrs. Maggio said. Rich And Associates Inc., the town’s gether and rally behind Bret Schundler,” in his home county of Hudson, 60 percent similarly situated” municipalities, Mr. She said a vehicle coming through Mr. Franks said. “United we will march to of the Morris County vote and 68 percent Bagger explained. “So they defined this parking consultant, projected in the victory in November.” in Hunterdon County. Mr. Franks was a state grant received last year is latest financial pro-forma analysis a bill as narrowly as possible,” which im- Deck Rally handicapped accessible, while the Mr. Franks said it is unlikely that he strongest in Union County with 56 per- pacted the Secaucus, Harrison and half-million dollar operating surplus will pursue elected office again. cent of the total vote and in South Jersey CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 county van through the “Seniors In after 10 years if a 526-space deck is Westfield. The Westfield Leader has If Mr. Schundler’s victory was a sur- counties such as Cape May, 53 percent, learned that Harrison’s governing body can build one big deck and solve the Motion” program is not. built on existing parking lots at Elm prise, so was the high voter turnout regis- and Cumberland, 54 percent. Town Administrator Thomas B. passed a resolution supporting the legis- problems,” said Councilman Sullivan. and Prospect Streets, along with op- tered. Though predictions were low at the In the Democratic race, candidate and Opponents of the deck cited increased Shannon said the town will go lation. eration of a valet service. beginning of the day, over 319,251 Re- Woodbridge Mayor Jim McGreevey de- Upon receiving the bill in the Assem- traffic, safety issues, pollution, and tax- through the public bidding process A deck of the same number of publicans cast their ballots, reportedly the feated opponent Elliot Greenspan, 96 to 4 payer cost as downsides to creating a deck to purchase a handicapped-acces- bly, Mr. Bagger reasoned that, “Senator spaces, combined with valet and highest amount in about a decade. And percent, and will face Mr. Schundler in Lesniak’s purposes of this bill had ab- in this location. sible van. In addition, an operational jitney services, shows a projected while high voter turnout had been ex- the fall. solutely nothing to do with Westfield,” Residents said they were concerned services bid will be written to hire a $3.6 million deficit, while a deck pected to help Mr. Franks’ bid, it tipped that the deck would be close to a number the scales in favor of Mr. Schundler. noting the bill’s purpose was solely to company to operate the vehicles for with 826 spaces and a valet service impact Secaucus but that Westfield had of area schools. the town. Mrs. Maggio estimated shows a shortfall of $1.3 million. Although Franks, a four-time congress- “We have to let our council people man, was looking for a big victory in his to be included based on the narrow the annual operating budget at Both proposals factor the same lo- Graduation definition included to change the terms know that we do not want a deck in this $120,000. home base of Union County, he was only location,” said Robert Tarte, a Prospect cation. able to beat Mr. Schundler 56 to 44 per- of office in Secaucus: towns with spe- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cial charters and populations between Street resident. “We have to ask them why cent. Meanwhile, Mr. Schundler won — tend Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. they are afraid of a referendum.” Several often by large margins — in 15 out of 28,000 and 35,000. “I know a lot of people who were.” Mr. Bagger said he sent a copy of the council members have opposed having a New Jersey’s 21 counties, earning 74 referendum on the matter. WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER percent in Hudson County, his home. Most students interviewed by The legislation to Westfield Mayor Gregory Leader said they saw the graduation as a S. McDermott as well as to the town’s At the rally, First Ward Councilman The Republican Primary looked to be Peter Echausse and Mr. Sullivan both particularly interesting in Westfield and rite of passage, or a transition from one life Republican Committee. TUESDAY, JUNE 12 from the maintenance room of the chapter to another. “I assumed Senator Lesniak might said they were against the Prospect Street • Westfield Municipal Building on East the surrounding area, which claim local deck and in favor of a voter referendum. The Centennial Lodge of the Inter- ties to both candidates. “I think it’s (graduation) one of the most have sent it to local Democrats to take a national Benevolent and Protective Or- Broad Street. significant moments of their (students’) look at,” said Mr. Bagger, noting the “I have no problem with having a der of Elks on West Broad Street re- • A red Trek 8000 mountain bicycle While Mr. Schundler grew up in the vote,” said Mr. Sullivan, adding that the area and graduated from Westfield High lives,” Dr. Petix said. local Democrats had been advocating ported the theft of cash, totaling $2,190, was reported stolen from the south side Dr. Petix described the class as ex- longer mayoral and council terms for challenge is to determine what the right from the premises during two separate Westfield train station. School, Mr. Franks had represented the • town as both a Seventh District Congress- tremely talented, particularly in their mu- several years. question would be to put before voters. incidents. Police reported the attempted bur- sic abilities. He later said that he did not think it was • glary of a detached garage on Hort Street man and 22nd District State Assembly- The Assemblyman said the feedback An Elm Street resident reported “They had a passion for doing what was he received back was that the lengthen- likely that a question could be determined that his motor vehicle was damaged in a by unknown persons, after pry marks man. right,” he added, calling them advocates of Judy Brady, a local resident, said she ing of terms, “was a good idea.” Given in time to be put to voters in November. municipal lot on Elm Street, with one of were discovered on a side entrance to the free speech, expression, and social justice. Mr. Sullivan criticized the council for the doors having been scratched. structure. Entry to the garage was not voted for Mr. Schundler on Tuesday. “I the GOP’s stance along with past com- He said the class was highly-focused, some- ments by Democrats over the past sev- taking so long in addressing parking • A 21-inch, silver Schwinn Sierra gained. like the way he treated Jersey City and I times perhaps too focused, on achieving • Shahrad Mehdyzadeh, 26, of Great hope he’s going to treat us the same way.” eral years, he decided to support the management in Westfield. 700 bicycle, valued at approximately success. “We’ve had spurts of work spaced $320, was reported stolen from a Sum- Neck, N.Y., was arrested at Westfield “I think he will bring a lot of new and police headquarters and charged with Dr. Petix said he has noticed a trend months apart, and I think that’s been mit Avenue garage. innovative programs to the state,” said among high school students in which • A Hort Street resident reported the hindering apprehension or prosecution, Westfield resident Kevin Pinkowski, who frustrating for a lot of people,” he said. “It after it was discovered during a court they are becoming increasingly concerned is unacceptable that it has taken this long.” theft of his wallet from his motor ve- also voted for Mr. Schundler. about their grades and their numerical Fireworks hicle while it was parked outside his appearance that he allegedly gave a false Mr. Pinkowski said it was Mr. The proposed location of the parking name when he was stopped earlier for a record, and not necessarily in whether CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 deck places it in the First Ward of Westfield. home. The wallet contained various Schundler’s fiscal agenda that attracted they are learning. forms of identification. motor vehicle violation. He was released him to the candidate. 9:15 p.m. Vendors and activity Currently, the two councilmen for that • on his own recognizance. This was the first time a graduation district, Republican Councilman Brian Golden, 20, of Garwood and During his victory, Mr. Schundler was ceremony has ever been rained out, Dr. booths will line the entire length of Kevin Desimone, 19, of Cranford were FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Echausse and Democrat Carl A. Salisbury • joined on stage by former Presidential Petix said. When rain is anticipated, gradu- the promenade. Activities will in- arrested on Nomahegan Drive and A “free agent,” red BMX bicycle candidate Jack Kemp, State Senate Ma- are split on the issue. charged with underage possession of with an estimated value of $180 was ation exercises are held in the National clude three-on-three basketball tour- Saturday’s rally climaxed when Coun- jority Leader John O. Bennett and Jim Guard Armory in Westfield, located across alcohol. James Zielenbach, 21, of reported stolen from an Orenda Circle Gilmore, Chairman of the Republican nament and demonstrations of ex- cilman Salisbury spoke out in favor of the Cranford was arrested with them and residence. the street from the high school. treme in-line skating and skate- deck with protesters their angriest when • National Committee. According to Dr. Petix, the school does charged with possession of less than 50 Marvin Crisp, 48, of Scotch Plains boarding. The evening will culmi- he was speaking. was arrested and charged with taking The gubernatorial candidate also re- not have the resources, such as sound grams of marijuana and possession of ceived a congratulatory phone call from nate in fireworks over the ocean. “The truth of the matter is that there is drug paraphernalia. All three were re- food valued at $56.87 without paying for systems and decorations, to prepare both strong support in the first ward for a it from an Elm Street supermarket, his President George W. Bush. “I look for- locations in case of rain. leased on their own recognizance. ward to seeing you as governor of the * * * * * parking deck,” he said. Mr. Salisbury WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 place of employment. He was also ar- In the future, graduations will be held in great state of New Jersey,” the President the armory unless there is “a virtual cer- could not be reached for further com- • A Stoneleigh Place resident reported rested on a contempt of court warrant out Macy’s “Voices of Liberty,” ment. the theft of a silver-colored “Fisher” of Scotch Plains. Crisp was subsequently told Mr. Schundler. tainty” that it will be sunny, he said. Mr. Schundler made campaign prom- Manhattan, July 4, 9 p.m. The Organizer of the rally and Elm Street mountain bicycle from her garage. released on his own recognizance on Dr. Foley said that although the school 25th anniversary show will be a • both the Westfield charge and the Scotch ises to lower property taxes and reform has considered locations other than the resident Julie Diddell said she felt the Assorted hand tools valued at ap- 30-minute display launched si- event was successful, though she thinks proximately $238 were reported stolen Plains warrant. education. He vowed to remove the Gar- armory for graduation, it is the most con- den State Parkway tolls by the end of next venient venue. multaneously around the city. The even more residents would have attended year and overturn the Mount Laurel court Of this year’s 332 graduating seniors, main fireworks display is were it not for a rainstorm that passed through the area that morning. decision requiring that towns provide for three students were awarded National Merit launched from four barges in the low to moderate income housing. As part Fortunately for the attendees, the rain Scholarships, and 24 received letters of East River between 23rd and 42nd All of that decision, towns are allowed to sell commendation. did let up for about an hour and a half, just their allotted amount of low income hous- Additionally, a record 144 students were Streets, with satellite shows long enough for the group to conduct ing to other communities. inducted into the National Honors Society. staged in the East River at the their rally and march two and a half laps Trees & South Street Seaport and in the through downtown Westfield, accompa- Hudson River near 42nd Street nied by bagpipe music. Mrs. Diddell said that at the event, 70 Shrubs and the Statue of Liberty. Public people signed a petition for the town to transportation and an early ar- “fully explore and implement less costly rival are recommended. and less invasive options” before com- mitting funds to a deck. Mrs. Diddell, a 20% - * * * * * member of Citizens Concerned with the July Fourth Celebration and Fire- Preservation of Residential Westfield, the works, Asbury Park, sometime af- group that sponsored the event, said that 50%Off ter sunset. Stake out a spot on the their petition now has a total of nearly boardwalk or beach a bit before 1,000 signatures, ranging from all over dusk, as the fireworks will begin town. sometime after sunset. This year’s Wearley, Stefiuk Earn celebration will include live music, with rock songs pumping from The Bachelor Degrees Stone Pony and country tunes from WESTFIELD – Nicholas Robert The Hitching Rail. 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