Page 2 Thursday, April 20, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Police Arrest Clark Man for Cranford Resident Sues Role in Fatal Car Accident Over Distribution of Grants By PAUL J. PEYTON County Courthouse. Lieutenant By PAUL J. PEYTON Babyland Family Services in Newark Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Donnelly said laboratory tests indi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times was advised it been awarded a SCOTCH PLAINS – Township cated that Hamilton was operating the CRANFORD – A Cranford attor- $200,000 grant six days prior to the police arrested a 20-year-old Clark vehicle while under the influence of ney has filed a lawsuit against Gover- passage of a resolution by its board to man in connection with a March 11 narcotics. Police also took statements nor Jon Corzine and State Treasurer apply for the funding. automobile accident that killed a 21- from witnesses. The lieutenant would Bradley Abelow to block distribution A legal brief filed by Mr. Robinson year-old man, also from Clark. not indicate the nature of the narcotics. of $25 million in unspent so-called states that “the executive branch ab- Lieutenant Brian Donnelly said “We still have to tie up some loose “Christmas Tree” or slush funds. The dicated its constitutional responsi- Edward Hamilton, 20, was arrested at ends,” he said, noting that police are money is part of $128 million in grants bility by allowing the legislative police headquarters after turning him- completing witness interviews. appropriated in the Fiscal 2005 and branch to administer the appropri- self in on April 12 and was charged Police said the accident occurred 2006 budgets. ated funds” of $128 million over two with death by auto. Hamilton faces a when the Dodge pickup truck Hamilton In his lawsuit, filed in State Supe- years. maximum of five to 10 years in prison was driving sideswiped another ve- THANK YOU FOR FINDING ME…My name is Lola, and I became lost about rior Court in Mercer County on March Mr. Sheridan said that 90 percent if convicted, the lieutenant said. hicle on the Martine Avenue exten- April 10 around Mountainview Drive and Hillside Avenue in the Westfield or 30, David Robinson charged that $128 of Community Block, Homeland Se- “It was his passenger that died,” sion. After the two cars struck, the Mountainside area. I want to thank the nice people who found me and returned million in grants were illegally ad- curity and Department of Commu- said Lieutenant Donnelly, referring pickup veered off the road and struck me to my family – I missed them very much, especially Alex and Katie. ministered in the Fiscal Year 2005 nity Affairs (DCA) grants have been to Mark Albert Costa, 21, who was a tree on the passenger side of the car, and 2006 budgets. distributed to Democratic legisla- pronounced dead on the scene. where Costa was sitting. Mr. Robinson, a registered Repub- tive districts the past two years. The “That (the length of the sentence if A backseat passenger, Anthony Kean: Menendez Misleads lican who is funding the suit on his suit focuses on the block grant pro- convicted) will be up to the prosecu- Branhan, 22, of Rahway, sustained own, is seeking to have grants re- gram. tor and the judge,” said Lieutenant “various fractures” in the accident. turned to the state treasury. “It’s (the distribution of grants) Donnelly. He said Hamilton faces a Hamilton sustained facial injuries. Students and Teachers The suit questions how $88 million something that David and I have spo- hearing, at which he will be informed Mr. Costa was a junior at Montclair WESTFIELD – U.S. Senate hope- able, he should answer my challenge in the 2005 and $40 million in the ken about for awhile,” he said. of the charge against him, and a sepa- State University where he was class ful and State Senator Tom Kean, Jr., and oppose the budget put forward by 2006 appropriations acts, listed un- Mr. Sheridan said former State rate arraignment, at which he will president and a member of the track- issued the following statement in re- Jon Corzine. der “Property Tax Assistance and Treasurer John McCormick is on enter a plea to the charge. and-field and swimming teams. He sponse to challenger Bob Menendez’s “Higher taxes are not the answer – Community Development Block tape stating, “The legislature con- He is free after posting $100,000 was a 2002 graduate of Arthur L. visit to Ramapo University last week and New Jersey residents should not Grants,” were distributed. trols the way this money is distrib- bail set by State Superior Court Judge Johnson High School in Clark. talking about lowering the cost of be forced to pay one penny more in Governor Corzine last week froze uted.” Joseph Perfilio on April 12 at the Union higher education: higher taxes until we have wholesale the remaining $25 million in the grant “The manner in which these grants “It’s totally disingenuous for Bob government reform. My campaign is program and ordered a review of how were administered is unconstitu- Menendez to have a discussion on how about forcing change on a broken sys- the funds are distributed. tional,” he said. “You cannot (appro- Apply Now to Keep to make higher education more afford- tem. You are either part of the problem These grants, according to the priate) these funds and hand out able when he’s a supporter of (Gover- or part of the solution. My challenge to suit, included distribution of “mil- money as the legislators feel fit.” Passports Up-to-Date nor Jon) Corzine’s extensive cuts to Bob Menendez stands: Take a stand lions of dollars to municipalities Mr. Robinson could not be reached higher education. You can’t have it both and oppose Jon Corzine’s budget.” with mayors that also serve in posi- by press deadline. COUNTY – Union County Clerk 300 North Avenue East in Westfield. ways. Just three weeks ago, Menendez tions of legislative leadership, hun- Joanne Rajoppi has reminded county Applications for passports and re- was praising Governor Corzine for pre- Health Dept. to Hold dreds of thousands to corporations SP Committee Plans residents to apply for their United lated information also can be found senting ‘the most honest, fiscally re- whose board members included leg- States passports as early as possible to online at http://www.ucnj.org/ sponsible budget in years.’ Unfortu- Event on Flu, Pandemic islators in positions of legislative Memorial Day Parade avoid any complications that may dis- ctyclerk/passport.html. nately for Menendez, Corzine’s night- WESTFIELD — The Westfield leadership, and hundreds of thou- Plans for the 2006 Scotch Plains- rupt their summer travel plans. With The Westfield Annex is the only mare budget calls for $169 million in Regional Health Department will sands of dollars to corporations Fanwood Memorial Day Parade are significant changes in United States county clerk’s office in the state that cuts to higher education. present a public information session whose employees included legisla- now underway. This year’s parade passport laws now in effect, she said it is open during evening hours. The “It’s misleading when Bob on Avian influenza and pandemic tors in positions of legislative lead- will be held on Monday, May 29. is important for travelers to make sure Westfield annex is open from 8 a.m. Menendez talks about making higher planning Monday, May 1, starting at ership.” “The parade has a rich tradition of that their documents are up to date. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs- education more affordable. The cuts 7 p.m. in the community room of the “It’s a shame that in New Jersey it excellent support from the residents Since January 1 of this year, new days and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on recommended by Jon Corzine are real Westfield Municipal Building, located takes a private citizen spending his of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. All federal regulations stipulate that a Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays – and they will lead to tuition in- at 425 East Broad Street in Westfield. own money to try to stop the uncon- civic, school and community organi- passport is required for all air and sea and can be reached at (908) 654-9859. creases on students. If Bob Menendez Pre-registration is requested so the stitutional expenditure of funds,” ac- zations are invited to participate in travel to or from the Caribbean, Ber- The Elizabeth office is open from really wants to do something to help room can accommodate all that at- cording to a statement by Mr. the parade to honor America’s fallen muda and Central and South America. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday make higher education more afford- tend. Please call (908) 789-4070 to Robinson on The Center for Consti- heroes,” according to a press release As of December 31, the regulations through Friday and can be reached at pre-register. There is no fee for this tutionality website. from the committee. will be broadened to include all air (908) 527-4966. Arbor Day Program presentation. Mr. Robinson’s attorney, Mark The theme for this year’s parade is and sea travel to or from Canada and Clients are asked to arrive at least The presentation will give an up- Sheridan, also a Republican, told The “Support Our Troops – A Salute To Mexico. As of December 31, 2007, a 15 minutes prior to closing time to Slated for April 28 date and general information on avian Westfield Leader and The Scotch Those Who Serve.” passport will be required for all air, allow for staff assistance with the FANWOOD — The Fanwood influenza and what the local health Plains-Fanwood Times that three “The parade will recognize the sea and land border crossings in the passport process. Shade Tree Commission will hold its department is doing to prepare for a grants amounting to $3 million were dedication, commitment and sacri- Western Hemisphere. Passport customers should allow a annual Arbor Day Program on Fri- pandemic event, should one occur. awarded on December 7, 2004 in the fices of the men and women of the Passport application forms may be sufficient amount of time to apply day, April 28 at 4 p.m. in Carriage This presentation is open only to the FY Appropriations Act to the Hudson Armed Forces of the United States obtained at the county clerk’s main and receive their passport before trav- House Park on Watson Road. The residents of Fanwood, Garwood, County town of West New York, where who have served and continue to serve office in the Union County Court- eling. They should allow up to eight program will feature the Park Middle Mountainside, New Providence, former Assembly Speaker Albio Sires in the defense of America in the War house at 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth weeks for routine processing of pass- School Environmental Club. There Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit serves as mayor. Mr. Sires is running on Terror,” according to the press or at the county clerk’s office annex at port applications. will also be a free tree give-away. and Westfield. for the Congressional seat vacated by release. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez. Anyone interested in participating The suit charges that the city’s gov- in the parade is asked to contact Toni erning body did not officially pass Rollis of the Memorial Day Parade resolutions to apply for the money Committee at the Scotch Plains Mu- until January 25, 2005. A similar ac- nicipal Building at (908) 322-6700, tion reportedly occurred when extension no. 314. Susan Brandt McCrea, Esq. Attorney At Law REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS • FAMILY LAW DIVORCE • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CUSTODY/SUPPORT ISSUES • MEDIATION

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PUBLIC NOTICE County of Union PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held by the COUNTY of UNION on May 9, 2006, May 10, 2006, and May 17, 2006 to discuss the diversion/disposal of various County parkland properties subject to Green Acres restrictions in the Townships of Scotch Plains and Union and the City of Summit, the properties in question are 163 Glenside Avenue, Scotch Plains, (Lot 9, Block 5301) approximately 7,573 sq. ft., 3 Kipling Road, Scotch Plains, (Lot 2, Block 5401) approximately 13,204 sq. ft., 836 Chestnut Street, Union (a portion of Lot 2, Block 3002) approximately 45,558 sq. ft. (1.046 acres) and 65 Stanley Avenue, Summit, (Lot 2, Block 604) approximately 2.19 acres. The disposition of these proper- ties is sought by the County as the properties are all improved lots for which the County does not have a public purpose. The properties are existing housing stock and continuing as housing stock is in the public interest. The annual cost to maintain the What do you call a miracle? improved properties drains from the County’s limited resources for park activities. Information regarding the proposed diver- We call it the Cyberknife. sion can be obtained by forwarding a SASE to the County of Union, Administration Building, Law Department, Attn: Im- proved Parkland Disposal Diversion Application Scopes Re- Virtual surgery that can treat even port, 2 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207 inoperable tumors. The Public Hearing scheduled for May 17, 2006, will be held Imagine if you had an inoperable tumor. Now, imagine if that at County Engineering Building at 6:30P.M., 2325 South Av- enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076. The Public Hearing same tumor could be treated quickly, painlessly, and effectively, scheduled for May 10, 2006 will be held at the Union Township without even making an incision. That’s the remarkable Municipal Building at 6:30 P.M., 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J., 07083. The Public Hearing scheduled for May 9, 2006, technology behind the Cyberknife, which uses a combination of will be held at the Summit Municipal Building, Council Cham- robotics and sophisticated image-guidance technology to deliver ber at 6:30 P.M., 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, N. J., 07901 precisely targeted doses of radiation to hard-to-reach tumors in Persons are invited to comment at the hearing, if interested, they will be required to register at the hearing by listing their the brain, spine and other parts of the body. And because it’s name and address on a sign-in sheet. In order to assure an non-invasive, treatment with the Cyberknife means no hospital orderly process and inclusion of all desiring to speak, the Chairperson will call persons from such list in the order re- stay, and less recovery time. Overlook is proud to be the only ceived. hospital in the Northeast to offer Cyberknife treatment, along Written comments are also invited and should be forwarded to with one of the largest Cyberknife teams in the country. Our the Clerk of the Board, County of Union, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Attn: Improved Parkland Disposal Diversion Ap- patients call the Cyberknife a miracle. We call it proof of our plication, Union County Administration Building, 6th Floor, 2 commitment to your health. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207. It is also requested that a copy of those comments be forwarded to the For more information call 1-800-247-9580 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green or visit www.atlantichealth.org Acres Program, Bureau of Legal Services and Stewardship, P.O. Box 412, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0412. It is requested that these comments be provided prior to the close of business on June 2, 2006. This notice is intended to comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. §7:36-26.8(b) governing public scoping hearings on the diversion/sale or exchange of County parkland property. A member of NICOLE L. TEDESCHI, CLERK OF THE BOARD