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Candidates Square Off at Forum October 29, 2009 Newsstand 75¢ The Home-Delivered 53¢ www.theitemonline.com Serving our Community mmunitySince 1888 Item Stop thief! ‘Tis the season Detectives launch Houses decorated for investigation. Halloween. of Millburn and Short Hills See A2 See D3, D4 ELECTION CANDLELIGHT VIGIL Candidates square off at forum Haimoff said she was running to Dana, Haimoff complete issues she began on the Committee. She detailed her civic debate issues involvement, including a dozen years of service on the Board of Education, the last eight as presi- By Harry Trumbore dent. of The Item “Experience in these prior lead- ership positions has prepared me The two candidates for one for the work of the Committee,” open seat on the Township Haimoff said. Committee in the Nov. 3 election The candidates responded to squared off at the only scheduled several questions they received pri- candidates’ forum the evening of or to the meeting. Oct. 22 at the Education Center. Both said high taxes was the Mayor Sandra biggest issue facing residents. Haimoff, the Haimoff stressed her work to Republican can- create sustainable guidelines. didate, is seeking “In the last campaign, I her third three- promised to go green and I’ve led year term on the Millburn in that direction,” she Committee. Busi- said. nessman Michael Dana said a redevelopment plan Dana is making rejected by voters last year was Haimoff his first run for a “too broad in scope.” seat on the Committee. “I’m for reasonable redevelop- The event was moderated by ment,” he said. “As a businessman, STAFF PHOTO BY ADAM ANIK Thomas Hildner, a member of the I know you have to do things Short Hills Association, which incrementally.” Students and friends line the porch of the Bauer Center on Oct. 21 at the candlelight vigil held for George “Will” Ganter. hosted the event. Both claimed the failed redevel- Hundreds turned out to remember the 19-year-old teen who died Oct. 19 after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a car During his opment plan had been conceived accident. For additional photos from the vigil, see A8 and A9. opening remarks, while their opponent’s party held a Dana exhibited majority in the Committee. clippings from Dana said the permit process The Item of Mill- needed to be speeded up to fill Residents mourn teen’s death burn and Short retail vacancies downtown. Hills from recent Haimoff said the vacancy rate is stories about the less than 10 percent, less than most By Harry Trumbore students, township and school offi- of a young man,” Baer said. “Life is him. Many of them spoke halting- municipality neighboring townships. of The Item cials as well as firefighters and very short, very sensitive, very spe- ly and quietly. regarding law- Dana The pace of the debate quick- police officers stood in a circle in cial.” “I feel like he’s part of my soul,” suits and increased fees. ened when Hildner opened the The life of a township teenager front of the Bauer Community Baer urged the residents to take one of them told the crowd. “This is a disengaged leadership forum to public questions. who died from injuries suffered in Center, held candles and listened the time to say something special Margaux Morreale, 18, Will’s allowing these things to happen,” Resident Frank Meyer asked a single-car crash was remembered as “Amazing Grace” was per- to a neighbor. George Ganter, girlfriend, who was driving the car he said. Dana claimed recent how Haimoff as a Committee during a candlelight vigil held the formed by a small group of singers. Will’s father, stepped forward to that Sunday night, said, “He was media coverage of events such as member could vote for a feasibili- evening of Oct. 21 in Taylor Park. Township Committeeman thank the crowd for coming. the love of my life.” She told the hazing and violence at the high ty study for a parking garage at the George “Will” Ganter, 19, died Daniel Baer, a South Mountain “How I wish I could turn the gathering that Will “would have school have put the township in a Millburn train station when she a day after the accident on resident himself, was asked by clock back four days,” Ganter said. been happy to see you all here bad light. His work on the Board claimed to be focused on “quality Parkview Drive, located in the Liane Steele, organizer of the “My son was a good kid.” tonight.” of Recreation Commissioners puts of life” for all residents. township’s South Mountain sec- vigil, to speak to the gathering. Several of Will’s acquaintances Overcome with emotion, Mor- him in touch with the community, tion, on the evening of Oct. 18. “This is about all of you, griev- and classmates spoke of their reale hugged Will’s father and had he said. “I am engaged,” he added. SEE FORUM, PAGE D5 More than a hundred residents, ing, praying and celebrating the life friendship and their memories of to be comforted by his friends. EDUCATION Welcome to The Item of Millburn and Short Hills Today, all households in the education and a calendar of Hazing plan on tap at retreat township are receiving a copy events, all related specifically of The Item of Millburn and to our community. We also Short Hills and the 2009-2010 cover arts and entertainment. By Andrea Hughes Part of the plan is a Communi- In an interview with The Item, be alcohol abuse and drug use edition of Townscape. Breaking news. Get the latest of The Item ty Advisory Task Force, including Brodow said one of the first things among too many youngsters.” some board members and parent task force members – including “Creating positive and new tra- Consider subscribing for our: news at www.theitemonline Superintendent of Schools representation from Millburn High himself – did was to sign a confi- ditions for the first day of school at In-depth coverage. No .com. Richard Brodow told The Item of School and the middle and ele- dentiality agreement. the high school” will be one of the Millburn and Short Hills last week mentary schools. The task force The work of the task force will task force’s goals, he said, although publication covers Millburn like Accountability. The Item that he would report to the board met officially for the first time last result in a report to the public and the point is “not to take the legiti- The Item. In our newspaper, strives to be ethical, fair and and public on a plan to stop hazing week after obtaining approval board, which Brodow expects to mate fun out of returning to you’ll find detailed reports on accurate in its coverage. at the annual Board of Education from Board of Education members happen in early spring. The body school.” Traditions will be devel- retreat. The retreat was scheduled at public meeting on Oct. 21. may make recommendations to oped that do not involve lists, whis- council meetings, Board of If you have any comments or to take place Wednesday evening. Brodow described the new the board and the township tles or forcing students to wear cer- Education meetings, local questions regarding news Last month, Board of Education group as an outgrowth of a task recreation department. tain types of clothing, according to sports and special reports. coverage, contact the editor, President Noreen Brunini charged force that had already been in Brodow said he dealt with Brodow. the administration to come up with place at the high school, in which issues similar to those the high When asked what challenges Special features and sections. Harry Trumbore, by calling a plan addressing hazing in the dis- administrators, law enforcement school faces today when working are ahead, he cited working with These include the police 973-921-6451 or by e-mail at trict. Brodow’s announcement will officials and other parties teamed as a principal 30 years ago. students and talking to them about blotter, historic photos, [email protected]. To have come before the end of a 60- up to address issues of discipline “There’s no single bullet,” he day period she mandated. and substance abuse last year. said. “If there were, there wouldn’t SEE HAZING, PAGE D10 religion, community news, subscribe, call 888-504-4280. CLASSIFIEDSD8, D9 MOVIESA7 Vol. 122No. 44 County champs COMMUNITY D1, D2 OBITUARIESB5MHS girls soccer team wins thriller. See C1 For home delivery, COMMUNITY EVENTSA4PUBLIC NOTICESD7 call 888-504-4280. Pleaserecycle. EDITORIAL A4 PUZZLESA6The new wave At least34% recycled newsprint EDUCATION B1-B4 RELIGIOUS NEWSB5Ed Foundation enables school technology. 100% recyclable 0% Deforestation ENTERTAINMENT A6, A7 SPORTS C1-C9 See B1 Watch our team currently on the hit HGTV series Joanna Parker-Lentz Jodi B. 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