Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 20, 2018 OUR 128th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 38-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Work Begins on Temporary Ice Rink Despite Opposition By SARAH McGRAIL town. to be heard over heavy rain as she told Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Anderson will absorb most of the crowd of more than 40 people, WESTFIELD — Work has started the costs of installation, as well as “The council has voted on this and on the installation of a full-size ice carrying out improvement work to approved it. We have signed a lease rink on a basketball court next to the build sidewalks and improve the and we should now work together to Gumbert Park baseball field despite nearby picnic area. address any remaining concerns.” opposition from nearby residents. A walk-through presentation of the Residents of the streets surround- The Westfield Town Council voted, site by Mr. Anderson and Town Ad- ing the basketball court expressed 6 to 3, to allow the temporary rink to ministrator Jim Gildea was organized concern about increased traffic and be installed, and be used by both local on Wednesday to allay the fears of a inadequate parking, the impact of hockey teams and recreational skat- substantial impact on the local com- noise and light on their quality of life, ers, on a trial basis. munity. child safety on the roads and damage The lease agreement to install the Mayor Shelley Brindle also at- to trees, amongst other things. rink, located near South Chestnut tended the presentation and was con- Susan Levy, of the Gumbert Park Street, is with Ken Anderson, owner fronted by angry residents expressing Neighborhood Coalition, said, “We of Union Sports Arena on Route 22, their opposition to the scheme. don’t disapprove of an ice rink in who will share any profits with the Mayor Brindle was forced to shout Westfield; we disapprove of an ice rink in this location. You are wedging a commercial hockey rink into a very small location that cannot support what you are looking to do here. “It feels as though this has been ram-rodded down our throats. It is Courtesy Mary Ann McGann, Westfield Public Schools amazing to me how so many projects GO BLUE DEVILS!...Westfield Police and school officials join together to display Blue Devil decals on more than 20 police in Westfield, like Tamaques Park (turf vehicles, in support of student-athletes. Pictured, from left to right, are: Westfield High School (WHS) Assistant Principal field), are taking years to move for- James DeSarno, School Resource Officer Ricardo Johnson, Officer Timothy Donovan, Detective Sergeant Nicole Stivale, Detective Lieutenant Jason Carter, WHS School Resource Officer Elizabeth Savnik, Officer William Kleeman, WHS ward and yet, in the blink of an eye, Principal Derrick Nelson, Superintendent Margaret Dolan, WHS Athletic Director Sandra Mamary, Acting Police Chief this has been voted on.” Christopher Battiloro, Officer Fortunato Riga and Officer Joseph Habeiche. Ms. Levy accused the town of be- ing “cavalier” in violating its own zoning ordinances regarding height of buildings, as well as lighting and Area Residents Oppose noise. The plans for the ice rink show the intention to erect a tent, which will be 40 feet at its highest point, over the Union County Deer Bow Hunt rink to reduce light and noise, and to By PAUL J. PEYTON Westfield Leader, the fall bow runs ing to be impacted for the hunting install temporary changing rooms, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader from October 1 through December season that has now been amplified bathrooms and a dumpster, as well as COUNTY — A number of resi- 31, Monday through Friday. Parks from 10 or 12 days to...120 days.” a tent to house a Zamboni that resur- dents last Thursday spoke before the included will be the Watchung Reser- She said she is worried about children Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader faces the ice. Union County Freeholder Board of vation, Lenape Park, Ash Brook Res- and animals being injured from the PREPARATIONS...Sidewalks are being prepared on South Chestnut Street and Mr. Anderson said, “We’ve made their opposition to this fall’s deer ervation, Oak Ridge Park, Passaic use of the “razor-sharp” bows. picnic tables were removed at Gumbert Park as part of the preparation for the numerous adjustments to our plan in bow hunt in county parks. The pro- River Park, Hawk Rise Sanctuary and temporary ice rink in Westfield. “I’m just wondering if this is an an effort to try to accommodate people gram is in addition to the shotgun Linden Municipal Landfill. The win- overkill. I don’t understand why it who oppose the rink. I am also heart- hunt to be held January to March. The ter bow hunt season runs from Janu- has to be so immense,” she said. “I’m Traffic Impact Testimony ened by the much larger, but less shotgun hunt has been part of the ary 1 through February 16, 2019, and just wondering, is this program really vocal, group of supporters, who are county deer management plan since includes Passaic River Park, Cushing right for our county and is it right for the families constantly letting me the early 1990s. Road Detention Basin and Elizabeth our parks.” Heard for Hartz’s 905 Apts. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 As previously reported by The River Park. Union County Parks and Recre- The shotgun season runs January 7 ation Director Ron Zuber responded By CHRISTINA M. HINKE an elementary school is located north through March 1, 2019 and encom- that, “We are not hunting every day of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of the site. passes Watchung Reservation, Lenape those 100 days,” noting the 100 days CRANFORD — Traffic in and out Mayor Hannen asked about how Warby Parker Approved Park, Nomahegan Park, Ash Brook is put in place in order to acquire the of 750 Walnut Avenue, a parcel owned the change in vehicular patterns would Reservation, Oak Ridge Park, Hawk hunting permit. by Hartz Mountain Industries, LLC, impact traffic in the vicinity of the Rise Sanctuary and Linden Munici- Freeholder Angel Estrada said “it is projected to see 447 vehicles com- nearby Walnut Avenue School. For Central Ave. Space pal Landfill. is just not feasible” that a crossbow ing in and out of the property during The Langan traffic study showed By MICHAEL BONACCORSO tions often cannot be located by the The latest deer hunt counts showed hunt will be held over 100 days, not- the peak morning hour of 7:30 to 8:30 more traffic flow (with a residential Specially Written for The Westfield Leader customer or have expired at the time 68 per square mile in the Watchung ing that weather and fall foliage will a.m., said Hartz’s traffic engineer, use) towards the north on Walnut WESTFIELD — The first Warby of purchase, Mr. Morin said. Two Reservation, 182 per square mile impact the days hunts will actually Karl Pehnke of Langan Engineering, Avenue, which would mean vehicles Parker retailer to be established in optometrists will be located within around Lenape and Nomahegan take place. at last Wednesday’s planning board would be driving towards the school New Jersey was approved to be lo- the store, stated Mr. Morin. Parks, 90 per square mile around Ash Mr. Zuber said the hunt will not be meeting. into the downtown, Mr. Pehnke said. cated at 126 Central Avenue by the Mr. Morin said Warby will not Brook Reservation and Oak Ridge conducted “anywhere near play- The Hartz application is scheduled Adding a shuttle to and from the board of adjustment at last market its establishment as an optom- Park, 53 per square mile in Hawk grounds (or) trails” and that profes- to continue on Wednesday, October train station in the downtown could Wednesday’s board meeting. etry facility or medical practice. How- Rise Sanctuary and the Linden Mu- sional marksmen certified by state 17. The planning board bumped Hartz reduce the traffic further, Mr. Pehnke Warby Parker is a prescription eye- ever, he said the practicing optom- nicipal Landfill, 183 per square mile instructors will be used. He said hunt- from the October 3 meeting, due to a said. glass and sunglasses brand headquar- etrists are an “active part” of the in and around the Cushing Road De- ers will not be out during the morning conflict with another application to “It’s not going to help with the kids tered in New York City with locations company’s business model. tention Basin, and 260 deer per square hours or during weekends. be heard that night. in the school,” Mayor Hannen said. in 28 states. Warby Parker Retail, Inc. Sherry Cronin, executive director mile in Elizabeth River Park in Hill- “I think the misconception is that Mr. Pehnke said the amount of traf- The plan also calls for the addition was approved to renovate the first floor, of the Downtown Westfield Corpora- side. people are running through the woods fic would be similar to what has oc- of another driveway, and moving the allowing professional services on all tion, the management entity of the At last week’s meeting, Kathy with bows and arrows, and that is not curred on the site during its commer- location of the driveways. The pro- three floors, including eye-accessory downtown Special Improvement Dis- Shelus of Fanwood said she is “very true,” Mr. Zuber explained. “It would cial use, but that the traffic patterns posed driveways are placed to inter- sales and optometry examinations. trict, stated that Warby Parker’s ar- concerned with how the public is go- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 would be reversed. In a residential sect with Mitchell Place, Behnert Warby Parker’s Real Estate Direc- rival will provide residents with setting, vehicles would leave in the Place and Lexington Avenue, accord- tor, Candace Cole, stated that Warby needed services while bringing more morning and return in the evening, ing to the architectural drawing. Parker (Warby) chose the 126 Cen- friends and business to Westfield. and the traffic directions would be A traffic light also was proposed to tral Avenue location as the New Jer- Ms. Cronin said that before Warby’s reversed, a point Mayor Thomas H. be added on Walnut Avenue, possibly sey “flagship” store. Ms. Cole said arrival, the 126 Central Avenue com- Hannen, Jr. had concerns with given CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Westfield was one of five locations mercial space was vacant for considered for the “flagship or first “roughly” six years. It previously had store” in New Jersey, and was the been the location of Coldwater Creek. company’s most preferred. Two other Mr. Morin said several Warby em- locations considered were Hoboken ployees who work at the company’s and Paramus, Ms. Cole said. corporate headquarters are Westfield Ms. Cole stated that aside from residents. He said these employees are delivering a product, which is grow- enthusiastic that the brand will be well ing in popularity, the brand remains received and provide additional foot committed to community and service. traffic to the Westfield business district. Warby has a “buy a pair and give a In other business, applicant Dmitriy pair” program, stated Ms. Cole, mean- Lerman, 840 North Avenue West, was ing that for every pair purchased, unanimously approved to construct a Warby donates a pair to those who new deck contrary to a town ordinance cannot afford corrective lenses. requiring a one-car garage. Board She said Warby has donated more Chairman Chris Masciale said a new

than four million pairs of glasses to town ordinance requires homes with- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader date. out a single garage to develop one; the 5K FOR EVERYONE...Paraplegic bikers competed in Sunday’s Westfield Y 5K Warby’s application attorney, Phil triggering event often being when the for Everyone. Morin, stated that Warby will not applicant seeks another variance. provide surgical optometry services Mr. Lerman stated that his back or advice onsite or offsite. He ex- deck was beginning to corrode, re- PAGE INDEX plained that in New Jersey customers quiring replacement for safety rea- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 must have a prescription to purchase sons. Mr. Lerman said he was un- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 corrective lenses. aware the town ordinance had been Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-13, 20 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader SUPPORTING WHS BAND...A Tag Sale to support the Westfield High School Warby representatives noted that changed and was unaware he needed Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 17 Band was held Saturday on Prospect Street. their research and experience in eye- a garage when purchasing the home. Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 glass sales has found that prescrip- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD Congratulations to the Top Producers of the Month! 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Publication WBL Seeks Turf Fields at Gumbert, Memorial Parks By KATE BROWNE According to commission member Larry Specially Written for The Westfield Leader McDermott, despite electronic signs re- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Base- minding park users of the prohibition on ball League (WBL) asked the recreation parking on the fields, more than 80 cars commission, Monday night, to support were parked on the grass at 10:30 a.m. on the installation of turf infields at both Saturday, which damages the grass and Gumbert and Memorial Parks as part of poses a safety risk for all park users. the Parks Master Plan. Heather Re-Feratti, the recreation Craig Billings appeared on behalf of the department’s aquatic supervisor, provided WBL and shared photos of portions of the a report on the summer playground pro- fields, which were essentially under water. grams and the Memorial Pool facility. According to Mr. Billings, the According to Ms. Re-Feratti, the summer community’s softball and baseball play- playground camp continues to be popu- ers lose approximately 20 days a season lar. This year, 857 campers joined 50 because of unplayable conditions caused staff members at seven sites for sports, by poor drainage in the infields. He ex- arts and crafts, and field trips. The new plained that the League spends between online registration process proved to be NEW COUNCILWOMAN...Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) $10,000 to $20,000 a year on mainte- popular, with more than 200 residents swears in Rachel Pater as a member of the Mountainside Borough Council at nance and grooming of the ballfields. In taking advantage of this option. The Get Tuesday’s council meeting. She replaces Councilwoman Wendy Fech-Caccamo, addition, every three to five years the Better Basketball, tennis and volleyball who resigned her seat due to health issues caused by a recent fall in her home. Also fields are skimmed and resurfaced at a camps also were popular and will be pictured are her sons Zach and Alex. cost of approximately $10,000 a field. He offered again next summer. noted that the cost of turfing the infields Despite the challenging weather, there would be approximately $130,000 a field, were 65,000 member check-ins at Memo- and since they have a 20-year useful life, rial Pool this summer, 3,818 non-member New Mountainside Council they would, according to Mr. Billings, guests and 6,980 member guests. More “pay for themselves.” than 500 children took swim lessons and Recreation Director Don Bogardus noted the swim team had another successful Member Sworn In that all of the community’s fields and parks season. Pool members will soon receive a By KATE BROWNE are at full capacity and that the demand for link to a survey, which will ask for their sion board, which has received a copy feedback, thoughts, and opinions on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of the settlement agreements. playing space continues to be high. Commission Chairman Gary Fox ex- facilities and services offered by the pool. MOUNTAINSIDE — The knowl- During the public comment por- plained that the closing of Kehler Field Ms. Re-Ferratti advised the public that the LEADER IN OCEAN CITY, Md...Katherine Scanlon, a sixth grader at Roosevelt edge and response to allegations of tion of the meeting, a resident ac- for refurbishments in April will impact current food service concession contract Intermediate School in Westfield, is seen enjoying a view of the beach with a copy Mountainside police misconduct con- cused the mayor of responding to several high-school spring sports teams, expires this year, and in response to mem- of The Westfield Leader while on a family vacation in Ocean City, Md. tained in the Stinner v Borough of residents in a condescending way and and the commission would like to mini- ber feedback, any new contract will likely Mountainside lawsuit continued to often accusing them of “failing to mize the impact on the high-school ath- include healthier options and pizza. dominate the public comment por- understand” the legal issues involved letes by allowing them to use Sid Fay and Mr. Fox explained that the site work tion of Tuesday’s borough council in the lawsuit. The speaker also took Houlihan Fields between 3 p.m. and 6 for the temporary hockey rink at Gumbert Town to Create Park In p.m. As a result, a new location will be Park has begun. Several trees have been meeting. issue with the mayor’s repeated pub- trimmed, PSE&G has installed new LED At the start of the meeting, Con- lic statements that the allegations of needed for the town’s spring soccer play- ers who normally use Sid Fay/Houlihan. lights, and the new sidewalks are ex- Memory of the Connells gressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, racist, sexist and homophobic behav- Mr. Fox suggested Clark Park be used as pected to be completed later this month. Westfield) swore in Rachel Pater as a ior contained in the Stinner com- a temporary soccer field during the spring Work on the Mindowaskin Park play- WESTFIELD — Mayor Shelley tives, Linda Habgood and Frank member of the council, replacing plaint are not his values or those of of 2019. Clark Park is located next to ground is several months behind sched- Brindle will read and present a proc- Arena, proposing a special tribute to Councilwoman Wendy Fech- the community. She claimed, “if these Roosevelt Intermediate School and is part ule due to the inclement weather. lamation at the Tuesday, September the couple, in recognition of their Caccamo, who resigned her seat due are not your values you should have of the state’s Green Acres program. In response to inquiries from the pub- 25 Westfield Town Council meeting, nearly 70 years of residence, service to health issues caused by a recent fall done something about it” and con- Commission members discussed the lic regarding the status of the Parks Mas- authorizing the creation of Patricia and generosity to the Town of in her home. Ms. Pater and her family tended the “culture of corruption” need for further review of the issue and ter Plan, Mr. Fox explained that four and Grover Connell Park on the Holi- Westfield and its citizens. asked Mr. Bogardus to continue to inves- proposals for services have been received have lived in Mountainside for al- depicted in the Stinner lawsuit could and a committee consisting of represen- day Tree Island near the entrance to Specifically, the neighbors proposed most a decade. She is a graduate of St. not have existed without a compla- tigate the availability of playing fields Watchung Fork. naming the small island of land at the outside the community. tatives from the town council, recreation John Fisher College in Rochester, cent governing body. In response to an e-mail complaint commission and the public will likely be Members of the Connell family, entrance to Watchung Fork “Grover N.Y., and has a master’s degree in Officer Thomas Murphy, the third from a resident regarding residents park- in place by the end of the month. The including Terry and Toni Connell, and Patricia Connell Park,” with appro- information technology for business officer whose conduct is at issue in ing on the grass at Tamaques Park, the committee will review the four proposals will attend. Assemblyman Jon M. priate signage, to ensure their memo- from Johns Hopkins University. Sev- the lawsuit, has not resigned and is commission discussed the need for en- and select one. There will be public meet- Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield), mi- ries are kept alive far into the future. eral residents familiar with Ms. Pater’s entitled to a hearing under state law. forcement of the parking rules even if it ings and meetings with user groups dur- nority leader of the New Jersey Gen- Councilwoman Habgood and Council- service to the community spoke in The council had previously appointed means an increase in parking tickets. ing the entire process. eral Assembly, will speak on behalf man Arena immediately supported the favor of her appointment during the Robert Verry as its hearing officer; of the family and neighbors. Other proposal, and Mayor Brindle immedi- public comment portion of the meet- however, Officer Murphy’s attorney neighbors and friends are invited to ately gave it the green light. ing. has objected to the selection of Mr. say a few words about the Connells The site of the new park has been the In separate business, Mayor Paul Verry so the borough has selected Warby Parker if they would like. location of an annual holiday tree light- N. Mirabelli read a prepared state- David Paris, an attorney with experi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Grover and Patricia Connell both ing and caroling gathering nearly every ment regarding what he alleged were ence in civil and municipal law. Mr. Lerman said he uses a small frontage adheres to the 40-foot set- passed away at the age of 100 within year since the Connells started the tra- “inaccuracies” in a letter to the editor In other business, the council unani- shed in his backyard for storage pur- back, while the home’s design required the last year. With nearly 100 percent dition with their neighbors in the area. recently published in The Westfield mously voted in favor of continuing poses, noting that he does not need a more dwelling space and a garage unanimity, their neighbors on They loved the tree and the tradition, Leader by Democratic candidates the community’s participation in the garage for any practical reasons. He impeding in the “upper left” corner, he Watchung Fork, Lenape Trail and making this small site the most appro- Anjali Mehrotra and Ileana Montes Union County leaf disposal program, stated that financial concerns would said. Ramapo Way co-signed a letter to priate place to honor their many contri- regarding the employment-related at a rate of $2 per yard for loose leaves be a major reason why he would not Mr. Calcagno said the property’s First Ward Town Council representa- butions to the community. settlements with former Detective and $4 per yard for compacted leaves, consider developing the garage. inherent “triangular” shape creates an Sergeant Andrew Huber and Police and agreed to apply for a New Jersey Mr. Lerman said adding a garage to architectural hardship or difficulty Chief Allan Attanasio, who resigned Transportation Department grant for his home would change the street’s when innovating a design, which would over their alleged involvement in the the repaving of Creek Bed Road. Pub- design (architectural) aesthetic. He said not require a variance. Deer Hunt Stinner suit. The candidates’ letter lic Works Director Ronald Romak many homes on the street do not have He said the home’s design style will CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 took issue with the suggestion that the reminded the public not to include any garages. benefit the neighborhood, noting the be foolish for any of us to conceive hunters from previous hunts were cho- settlement had saved the community twigs or rocks with their leaves and Board member Robert Benacchio design has been used on a $41-million that we’d be out there when there’s sen for this year’s program, noting that money and claimed there had been a not to include any mulched leaves said the garage ordinance was passed home in Southampton, N.Y. families walking around or anything the hunt is being run by someone new lack of transparency regarding the since mulch causes the leaves to ex- with a sense of “heightened scrutiny” like that. It is a safe hunt that’s prac- who is affiliated with the leadership of settlements. ceed the 50-pound weight limit im- for applicants who come forth seeking ticed in most of New Jersey. We’re a hunting club. In response, the mayor noted that posed by the county. Leaf collection other variance approvals without a following what most of New Jersey Mr. Szpond said the archery com- all of the minutes from the council’s will begin the first week of November. garage. Mr. Benacchio said his vote Hartz has been doing with the bow hunt.” ponent was added this year because work sessions have been made pub- The meeting also included a reso- and that of others must be based on a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Ann DeCamp of Scotch Plains, the shotgun program, which has been lic, and that the details of the lawsuit lution of commendation in honor of case-by-case basis pertaining to homes at the intersection of Lexington Av- whose home borders the Watchung in place since 1994, “has been ineffec- and the settlements were widely cov- four members of Girl Scout Troop (applicants) without garages seeking enue, Mr. Pehnke said. Reservation, noted that she and oth- tive” as the deer population per square ered by the local media and copies of 40499 who received their Silver other variances. Mr. Pehnke also compared traffic ers have for several decades “toler- mile “has dramatically increased,” with the settlement agreements are avail- Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Applicants Andrew and Regina impacts of different uses. He said an ated a very well-defined and very more deer-vehicle accidents and more able to anyone who requests a copy. Cadette can earn. The students, Abby Calcagno, 530 Parkview Avenue, were industrial use would generate 150 to well-limited shotgun deer hunt that Lyme disease cases reported. Mayor Mirabelli noted that both of- Beigel, Naomi Monaghan, Allie Post approved to construct a new single- 250 truck trips throughout the day; an lasts only a handful of days, usually Freeholder Chris Hudak noted that ficers had forfeited all of the compen- and Julia Zuzovsky, designed and family dwelling. The Westfield land office use is a mid-range generator, and on Mondays in the dead of winter.” he was involved himself in an acci- sation they were entitled to other than managed the revitalization of the area use ordinance requires a minimum a medical use would typically operate “This (hunt) is very unsettling to dent with a deer when his vehicle was what the borough was required to pay surrounding the flagpole memorial front-yard setback of 40 feet; the ap- six days a week, with more activity regular visitors and local residents who T-boned by a buck, causing $9,000 in them under federal law. He also ex- and the areas surrounding the tennis plicant proposed a home with a 25- throughout the day, calling it a more merely want to walk their dog or enjoy damage. He said the hunt is necessary plained that the governing body and courts in the municipal building. foot setback. intensive use than zoning permits. a peaceful autumn leaf season or a because there are too many deer in the borough have absolutely no input Council members also unanimously Mr. Calcagno stated that the home Hartz also presented testimony from hike,” she said. “As it looks now, the residential areas. or control over whether the former passed a resolution declaring Friday, compromises the 40-foot setback re- an industrial real estate market expert, crossbow plan appears to merely be a He said crossbow hunts currently officers receive their pensions, a de- September 21, as POW/MIA Remem- quirement only in the upper left corner William Sitar of Sitar Realty Co. gimme for crossbow enthusiasts...The are held in Monmouth, Middlesex, cision which rests with the state pen- brance Day. of the property. Most of the dwelling’s The current vacant buildings on the goal as stated by the county is to re- Morris and Somerset Counties. site, Mr. Sitar said, are not suitable duce the deer population, not provide for industrial use. “Today’s industrial recreational hunting.” users are looking for high ceilings, William Toth of Plainfield said there The Proven Professional good loading, cross loading. These will be no way to know whether the buildings were designed for manu- county’s goal of reducing the deer facturing. The ceilings are low. The population by 130 in the Watchung Rink depth on some of these buildings is Reservation is reached as a count will CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Long-term success in the real estate profession is too deep for today’s current indus- not be done until February. know how happy they are that their trial users because you have to go too Ray Szpond, Jr., president of the kids will now have access to more ice reserved for the select few who consistently deliver far for the product...,” Mr. Sitar said. Union County chapter of the New time during the heart of hockey sea- value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and The lower ceiling height at the cur- Jersey State Federation of Sportmen’s son this year.” grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an rent buildings on the site is not market- Clubs, disputed that comment, noting Mr. Gildea said the basketball court inspired level of service and outstanding results. able, he said. Today’s market, he said, that deer kills will be reported daily was really the only site in Westfield wants 32- to 40-foot-high ceilings. by the hunters with the location, date that could accommodate the 200-foot and sex of the deer. by 85-foot rink without a substantial Hye-Young Choi A number of hunters said a cross- investment. Sales Associate ShopRite of Garwood bow hunt is not as efficient as using a Other sites that had been consid- shotgun in reducing the deer popula- ered included the parking lot at Me- Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Nationwide To Hold Fundraiser tion, while others said the program morial Pool and Tamaques Park, but #1 REALTOR, Westfield East Office, Total Production 11 Consecutive Years! GARWOOD — Today at 11 a.m. at was changed to appease new leader- they were either not big or flat enough Email: [email protected] ShopRite of Garwood, an event will be ship at a local hunting program whose or there were obstacles that would Direct: (908) 301-2015 held to help raise money for Partners in members are selected to take part in need removing. Caring, ShopRite’s annual fundraiser the county program. Mr. Gildea added that the scheme Cell: (908) 938-9248 for local charities. Local dignitaries Robert Wheeler of Cranford said had been approved by Green Acres, a will be bagging customers’ groceries this year’s program has been “ma- state body set up to protect open and aiding in bringing groceries to cars nipulated to just appease a few select spaces, as a suitable use for this par- while asking for donations. Featured individuals to make it their own pri- ticular area. local dignitaries who will be attending, vate hunting club.” The rink will be open from Novem- are: Charles Lombardo, Mayor of Mr. Zuber said over 390 applications ber 1 to March 1, from 3 p.m. to 9:10 Garwood, and members of the Garwood were sent out by e-mail to hunters, p.m. during the week and then 8 a.m. Police Department, Westfield Fire De- noting that there was an e-mail problem to 9:10 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m. partment, Westfield Rescue Squad and that occurred in the first e-mail that to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Westfield East Office: 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 • (908) 233-5555 Westfield Police Department, as well reduced the response back to the county. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, September 20, 2018 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 59th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 38-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Planning Board Approves Bowcraft Site For Redevelopment By FRED T. ROSSI ing. The property has been slated for plan was approved. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times housing development for some 20 The Bowcraft site is part of the SCOTCH PLAINS – The planning years. A representative from ATA township’s affordable-housing settle- board last week took several steps Developers, which has a contract to ment reached earlier this year. Other toward satisfying the township’s af- purchase the property, was present at large tracts slated for housing include fordable-housing obligations when it last Wednesday’s planning board the former Parker Gardens site on formally incorporated two properties meeting. The Area in Need designa- Terrill Road, the Amberg Garden slated for housing into the master tion gives the municipal government Center on Lamberts Mill Road and plan and also declared the Bowcraft a good degree of control over rede- property on North Avenue next to the Amusement Park site as an Area in velopment of a property. Charlie Brown’s restaurant. The busi- Need of Redevelopment. A source told The Scotch Plains- ness district also is set for an influx of The Bowcraft designation comes Fanwood Times that development of housing development as are several more than two years after the board the Bowcraft property could start as smaller properties off Plainfield Av- approved a redevelopment plan for early as next spring, although there is enue and Jerusalem Road. the 12.6-acre property on Route 22 no firm timetable for the actual sale of The board last week also moved to that will eventually see the construc- the property that has housed the include the Amberg and North Av- tion of 190 apartments and 10 amusement park since the 1940s and enue properties in the township’s townhomes, with 35 of those units which has operated during the past master plan, a formality that was ne- being designated as affordable hous- two years since the redevelopment cessitated by the township’s afford- able-housing settlement. In other business at the board’s September 12 meeting, planner Michael Mistretta was asked to in- vestigate three properties where the owners are seeking to have their lots Courtesy of Tom Kranz/Borough of Fanwood PERFECT WEATHER FOR FANNY WOOD...The Fanny Wood Day street fair, pictured looking west on South Avenue, rezoned or declared as an Area in was held Sunday in downtown Fanwood under bright, sunny skies and with weather at 84 degrees. Need of Redevelopment. The owners of the Ashbrook Care & Rehabilita- tion Center on Raritan Road, the gas station on Route 22 East at the Glenside Avenue intersection and the Area Residents Oppose This Fall’s nearby property where the Sanguiliano Garden Center was for- merly located are seeking the board’s input. Union County Deer Bow Hunt Within the past few years, the zon- By PAUL J. PEYTON fall bow runs from October 1 through ing to be impacted for the hunting ing board of adjustment turned down Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times December 31, Monday through Fri- season that has now been amplified expansion and redevelopment bids COUNTY — A number of resi- day. Parks included will be the from 10 or 12 days to...120 days.” by the owners of the Ashbrook and dents last Thursday spoke before the Watchung Reservation, Lenape Park, She said she is worried about children Sanguiliano properties, and some Union County Freeholder Board of Ash Brook Reservation, Oak Ridge and animals being injured from the Courtesy of Tom Kranz/Borough of Fanwood WELCOME TO FANWOOD...The Fanwood Newcomers and Neighbors, the planning board members last week their opposition to this fall’s deer Park, Passaic River Park, Hawk Rise use of the “razor-sharp” bows. borough’s welcome group, had a table to greet new residents at the Fanny Wood voiced concerns about what the board bow hunt in county parks. The pro- Sanctuary and Linden Municipal “I’m just wondering if this is an Day street fair on Sunday. was now being asked to do. Vice- gram is in addition to the shotgun Landfill. The winter bow hunt season overkill. I don’t understand why it Chairman Joseph Doyle asked that hunt to be held January to March. The runs from January 1 through Febru- has to be so immense,” she said. “I’m Mr. Mistretta first investigate the prop- shotgun hunt has been part of the ary 16, 2019, and includes Passaic just wondering, is this program really erties, their conditions and the rea- county deer management plan since River Park, Cushing Road Detention right for our county and is it right for Fanwood Council Hosts sons for the zoning board’s denial of the early 1990s. Basin and Elizabeth River Park. our parks.” their earlier applications. He cau- As previously reported by The The shotgun season runs January 7 Union County Parks and Recre- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, the through March 1, 2019 and encom- ation Director Ron Zuber responded Suicide-Prevention Speaker passes Watchung Reservation, Lenape that, “We are not hunting every day of By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL members of the community to the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Park, Nomahegan Park, Ash Brook those 100 days,” noting the 100 days dangers of bullying and what can be Reservation, Oak Ridge Park, Hawk is put in place in order to acquire the FANWOOD – As September is done to prevent and eliminate bully- Superintendent Gives BOE Rise Sanctuary and Linden Munici- hunting permit. National Suicide Prevention Month, ing in schools and communities. pal Landfill. Freeholder Angel Estrada said “it Mayor Colleen Mahr and borough Mrs. Grossman is scheduled to The latest deer hunt counts showed is just not feasible” that a crossbow council members invited Dianne speak at the All Saints’ Episcopal Report on New School Year 68 per square mile in the Watchung hunt will be held over 100 days, not- Grossman to speak at Monday Church in Scotch Plains on Tuesday, By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL a retired officer from the Scotch Plains Reservation, 182 per square mile ing that weather and fall foliage will evening’s Fanwood Council meeting. October 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., on the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police Department working at the around Lenape and Nomahegan impact the days hunts will actually Mrs. Grossman, of Rockaway, is “Not My Child Syndrome.” Money SCOTCH PLAINS – Opening the Evergreen School; Officer Thomas Parks, 90 per square mile around Ash take place. the founder of Mallory’s Army and from tickets sold for the lecture will Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Larmore, a retired officer from the Brook Reservation and Oak Ridge Mr. Zuber said the hunt will not be the mother of Mallory Grossman, who be given to the Mallory’s Army not- Education meeting held last Thurs- Linden Police Department, working Park, 53 per square mile in Hawk conducted “anywhere near play- took her own life last year as a result for-profit group. The webpage can be day evening, Superintendent of at the McGinn Elementary School; Rise Sanctuary and the Linden Mu- grounds (or) trails” and that profes- of bullying. Mrs. Grossman and her found at www.mallorysarmy.org. Schools Margaret Hayes, Ed.D., gave Officer Eugene Goldston, who re- nicipal Landfill, 183 per square mile sional marksmen certified by state husband, Seth, have put together the Awards also were given at the start a report on the newly begun 2018- tired from the Plainfield Police De- in and around the Cushing Road De- instructors will be used. He said hunt- non-profit organization to help edu- of Monday evening’s meeting to many 2019 school year. partment, working at the Coles El- tention Basin, and 260 deer per square ers will not be out during the morning cate parents and schools alike about local residents for their volunteerism According to Superintendent ementary School; Officer Robert mile in Elizabeth River Park in Hill- hours or during weekends. the dangers of bullying and to em- within the borough. A proclamation Hayes, 5,626 students reported to the Merten, who retired from the Union side. “I think the misconception is that power families to seek help if their and a “key to the borough” was pre- eight district schools within Scotch County Sheriff’s Office, who will At last week’s meeting, Kathy people are running through the woods children are being bullied. sented to three students of Brunner Plains and Fanwood, marking a slight work at School One Elementary; Of- Shelus of Fanwood said she is “very with bows and arrows, and that is According to Mrs. Grossman, Elementary School and to Fanwood increase from last year’s 5,584. ficer Dino Caminiti, retired from the concerned with how the public is go- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mallory endured nine months of bul- residents for their hard work and ef- In her report, she revealed that 28 Plainfield Police Department, who lying and taunting from other stu- forts to raise money for local veter- new iMACS for the Scotch Plains- will work at Brunner Elementary dents with little to no intervention ans. Fanwood High School media center School; Officer Henry Obicdeinski, from the school district. Dante Castonuovo, Olivia Hailey were added, as well as 14 retired from the Kenilworth Police “We need to come together as a and Ian Weisholtz came together and Chromebook carts at the middle- Department, who will work at the society and empower ourselves by held a lemonade stand fundraiser on school level for use in science, math- Park Middle School; Officer Arthur being taught so that we know there is North Avenue in Fanwood to raise ematics, technology education and Bruschetti, Jr., recently retired from hope for our children,” Mrs. money for the Valley Brook Village health classes. the Scotch Plains Police Department, Grossman said. Community in Lyons, N.J. The Valley Facilities upgrades for the district who has been assigned to the Terrill Mallory’s Army was founded to Brook Village has 62 furnished one- include new paving in the high-school Middle School, and Officer Chris support and educate parents and all CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 parking lots, new flooring at certain Aversa, an active-duty Scotch Plains locations at Terrill Middle School, Police Officer who will continue to new ceilings and light fixtures in the serve as the school resource officer at high school nurse’s and attendance the high school. offices, air conditioning in certain In other business, Fanwood resi- classrooms at the high school, a new dent Dan Wasik addressed the board stove and ovens in the Terrill Middle regarding concerns about the lower School kitchen, a new range and hood number of aides, and lack of aides in in the high school kitchen, roofing some cases, for the district’s kinder- replacement at Coles, McGinn, Park garten classes, especially at Brunner and Terrill, the stained glass in Park School. He stated that his son attends Middle School’s auditorium repaired Brunner School and is a student in and cleaned, new sidewalks installed one of the classes. He added that his at Evergreen and Coles Elementary child was finding a way back out of Schools, new reconfigured office the classrooms to see his parents in Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times space for the high school’s Depart- the morning after drop off. OUT FOR A STROLL...This pair of wild and crazy turkeys was spotted on the ment of Special Services and play- It was noted that this particular lawn of a home on Cooper Road near Raritan Road. ground repairs at McGinn and Ever- concern had been addressed and fixed green. and that the lower enrollment did not PAGE INDEX Superintendent Hayes additionally demand as many aides as had been Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 noted that newly-hired special law hired in recent history. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 enforcement officers were added in Mr. Wasik stated that he under- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-13, 20 FARM FRESH...It was a full house at Saturday evening's five-course Farm-to- September to maintain safety through- stood about the lower enrollment but Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 17 Table dinner on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. This was the second annual event out the district. These newly-hired still had concerns for safety. Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 to benefit and honor homeless veterans. officers include Officer Jack Redling, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD Congratulations to the Top Producers of the Month! 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Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. 9/18 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 10 Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Downtown Plan Sent To Council for Approval By FRED T. ROSSI work” with having only three- and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times four-story buildings, referring to the SCOTCH PLAINS — The down- need to provide housing units and town redevelopment committee voted adequate parking for new residents as last week to approve a draft redevel- well as customers of new and existing opment plan for the central business businesses in the downtown. Public district and send it to the township parking structures, he said, “drive up council for its approval. the heights” of new buildings. He told The plan, which focuses on several Ms. Bianco that if a developer sub- public properties in the downtown mits a proposal township officials do area, will result in about 48,000 square not like, they can “reject all or part of feet of new retail and office space, any proposal.” He also pointed out more than 1,400 new parking spots that if a developer wants more height and 177 housing units, with 35 being beyond what is in the plans, the devel- tagged as affordable housing as part oper would have to provide an addi- of the township’s settlement with tional 10 percent of open space on the builders. It is expected the council ground. NEW COUNCILWOMAN...Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) will take action on the plan at its He also pointed out that only the swears in Rachel Pater as a member of the borough council at Tuesday’s council Tuesday, September 25, meeting. first three stories of any new building meeting, as her sons, Zach and Alex, look on. She replaces Councilwoman Mayor Alexander Smith said at the would be visible from the street be- Wendy Fech-Caccamo, who resigned her seat due to health issues caused by a redevelopment committee’s Septem- cause the upper floors would be re- recent fall in her home. ber 12 meeting that once the council quired to be set back significantly. gives its approval, then requests-for- This was done with new development proposals from developers can be in Princeton’s downtown, and sev- solicited. After those are received and eral committee members, after a visit New Mountainside Council reviewed by the committee and then there in June, marveled at how the the council, the mayor said he hopes upper floors were not visible from the a final proposal and a developer can street and also how the parking ga- Member Sworn In be settled upon by early next spring at rages were not evident either. By KATE BROWNE of the settlement agreements. the latest. Mr. Mistretta said the goal is to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times During the public comment portion The plan centers on the township- replicate the Princeton model, both LEADER IN OCEAN CITY, Md...Katherine Scanlon, a sixth grader at Roosevelt MOUNTAINSIDE — The knowl- of the meeting, a resident accused the owned properties, where the munici- architecturally and aesthetically, in Intermediate School in Westfield, is seen enjoying a view of the beach with a copy edge and response to allegations of mayor of responding to residents in a pal building, the firehouse and the Scotch Plains. Repeating what he said of The Westfield Leader, while on a family vacation in Ocean City, Md. Mountainside police misconduct con- condescending way and often accus- library are located, as well as the at the committee’s September 5 meet- tained in the Stinner v Borough of ing them of “failing to understand” the parking lots adjacent to the municipal ing, he said he is looking for a “design Mountainside lawsuit continued to legal issues involved in the lawsuit. building and library, behind the stores competition” among interested de- dominate the public comment portion The speaker also took issue with the that front Park Avenue and the park- velopers. He said that, in Princeton’s Deer Hunt of Tuesday’s borough council meeting. ing lot behind the row of businesses downtown, no one notices that some mayor’s repeated public statements CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 At the start of the meeting, Congress- that the allegations of racist, sexist and on East Second Street adjacent to the of the new buildings are six stories man Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) homophobic behavior contained in the CVS drug store. It calls for several high, due to the upper-floor setbacks. not true,” Mr. Zuber explained. “It problem that occurred in the first e- swore in Rachel Pater as a member of Stinner complaint are not his values or new multi-story buildings that will “You don’t get that towering feeling,” would be foolish for any of us to mail that reduced the response back the council, replacing Councilwoman those of the community. She claimed, contain commercial and retail space, he stated. Committee member conceive that we’d be out there when to the county. Thus, a second e-mail Wendy Fech-Caccamo, who resigned “if these are not your values you should living units and parking facilities. Paulette Coronato said five- and six- there’s families walking around or went out. her seat due to health issues caused by have done something about it” and Under the plan, which is a draft that story buildings, with the upper floors anything like that. It is a safe hunt Brian McDade of Westfield said a recent fall in her home. Ms. Pater and contended the “culture of corruption” can continue to be revised as the set back from sight, “really, really that’s practiced in most of New Jer- he never got a response back to his her family have lived in Mountainside depicted in the Stinner lawsuit could process moves forward, the munici- work.” sey. We’re following what most of application. He said he has heard for almost a decade. She is a graduate of not have existed without a complacent pal building will be kept in place and As in Princeton, Mr. Mistretta said New Jersey has been doing with the only eight hunters from previous St. John Fisher College in Rochester, governing body. continue to house township adminis- he does not envision that all buildings bow hunt.” hunts were chosen for this year’s N.Y., and has a master’s degree in infor- Officer Thomas Murphy, the third trative offices, while a new three- in Scotch Plains’ downtown will be Ann DeCamp of Scotch Plains, program, noting that the hunt is be- mation technology for business from officer whose conduct is at issue in story library will be built behind it. five and six stories high, saying it is whose home borders the Watchung ing run by someone new who is af- Johns Hopkins University. Several resi- the lawsuit, has not resigned and is The township’s first responders will preferable to have buildings of vary- Reservation, noted that she and oth- filiated with the leadership of a hunt- dents familiar with Ms. Pater’s service entitled to a hearing under state law. be relocated out of the downtown, ing heights and setbacks. Mayor Smith ers have for several decades “tol- ing club. to the community spoke in favor of her The council had previously appointed and Mayor Smith strongly hinted ear- said he thinks private property own- erated a very well-defined and very Mr. Szpond said the archery com- appointment during the public com- Robert Verry as its hearing officer; lier this month that a new facility for ers who want to expand their build- well-limited shotgun deer hunt that ponent was added this year because ment portion of the meeting. however, Officer Murphy’s attorney all three could be built at the public ings will add an extra story or two — lasts only a handful of days, usu- the shotgun program, which has been In separate business, Mayor Paul has objected to the selection of Mr. works facility on Plainfield Avenue. like the apartments above the Darby ally on Mondays in the dead of in place since 1994, “has been inef- N. Mirabelli read a prepared state- Verry so the borough has selected One committee member voted last Road restaurant on Park Avenue — winter.” fective” as the deer population per ment regarding what he alleged were David Paris, an attorney with experi- week in favor of the plan, but “with not four or five stories. Mrs. Coronato “This (hunt) is very unsettling to square mile “has dramatically in- “inaccuracies” in a letter to the editor ence in civil and municipal law. reservations.” Committee member stressed that “our ace in the hole” is regular visitors and local residents creased,” with more deer-vehicle ac- recently published in The Scotch In other business, the council unani- Luisa Bianco said she was concerned that the township has the negotiating who merely want to walk their dog or cidents and more Lyme disease cases Plains-Fanwood Times by Demo- mously voted in favor of continuing about the proposed heights — five power as downtown redevelopment enjoy a peaceful autumn leaf season reported. cratic candidates Anjali Mehrotra and the community’s participation in the and six stories — of some of the new progresses. or a hike,” she said. “As it looks now, Freeholder Chris Hudak noted Ileana Montes regarding the employ- Union County leaf disposal program, structures, and worried that develop- Deputy Mayor Ted Spera agreed the crossbow plan appears to merely that he was involved himself in an ment-related settlements with former at a rate of $2 per yard for loose leaves ers could propose that all the new with some of Ms. Bianco’s concerns, be a gimme for crossbow accident with a deer when his ve- Detective Sergeant Andrew Huber and and $4 per yard for compacted leaves, buildings be six stories high — or saying “we don’t want people to look enthusiasts...The goal as stated by the hicle was T-boned by a buck, caus- Police Chief Allan Attanasio, who and agreed to apply for a New Jersey higher. She wondered whether the back in 20 years and say, ‘what the county is to reduce the deer popula- ing $9,000 in damage. He said the resigned over their alleged involve- Transportation Department grant for plan should call for four-story build- heck were they thinking?’” Mrs. tion, not provide recreational hunt- hunt is necessary because there ment in the Stinner suit. The candi- the repaving of Creek Bed Road. Pub- ings and then “let the builder tell us Coronato, though, attempted to allay ing.” are too many deer in residential dates’ letter took issue with the sug- lic Works Director Ronald Romak re- that more than four [stories] is what the concerns by speaking of the time William Toth of Plainfield said areas. gestion that the settlement had saved minded the public not to include any they can do.” and effort that has been spent on just there will be no way to know whether He said crossbow hunts currently the community money and claimed twigs or rocks with their leaves and not Planner Michael Mistretta, who is the first phase of the redevelopment the county’s goal of reducing the are held in Monmouth, Middlesex, there had been a lack of transparency to include any mulched leaves since advising the township on redevelop- process. “This is going to be our deer population by 130 in the Morris and Somerset Counties. regarding the settlements. mulch causes the leaves to exceed the ment matters, said “the math doesn’t legacy to the town,” she said. Watchung Reservation is reached as In response, the mayor noted that 50-pound weight limit imposed by the a count will not be done until Febru- all of the minutes from the council’s county. Leaf collection will begin the ary. work sessions have been made pub- first week of November. ShopRite of Garwood Ray Szpond, Jr., president of the lic, and that the details of the lawsuit The meeting also included a reso- Union County chapter of the New SP-F BOE and the settlements were widely cov- lution of commendation in honor of Jersey State Federation of Sportmen’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ered by the local media and copies of four members of Girl Scout Troop To Hold Fundraiser Today Clubs, disputed that comment, noting The next Scotch Plains-Fan- the settlement agreements are avail- 40499 who received their Silver that deer kills will be reported daily wood Board of Education meet- able to anyone who requests a copy. Award, the highest award a Girl Scout GARWOOD — Today, Septem- while asking for donations. Fea- by the hunters with the location, date ing will be held on Tuesday, Sep- Mayor Mirabelli noted that both of- Cadette can earn. The students, Abby ber 20, at 11 a.m., at ShopRite of tured local dignitaries who will at- and sex of the deer. tember 25, at 7:30 p.m., in the ficers had forfeited all of the compen- Beigel, Naomi Monaghan, Allie Post Garwood, an event will be held to tend are Charles Lombardo, Mayor A number of hunters said a cross- administration building at Cedar sation they were entitled to other than and Julia Zuzovsky, designed and help raise money for Partners in of Garwood, and members of the bow hunt is not as efficient as us- Street and Evergreen Avenue in what the borough was required to pay managed the revitalization of the area Caring, ShopRite’s annual Garwood Police Department, ing a shotgun in reducing the deer Scotch Plains. them under federal law. He also ex- surrounding the flagpole memorial fundraiser to raise money for local Westfield Fire Department, population, while others said the plained that the governing body and and the areas surrounding the tennis charities. There will be a cake and Westfield Rescue Squad and program was changed to appease the borough have absolutely no input courts in the municipal building. ribbon cutting, an official announce- Westfield Police Department, as new leadership at a local hunting or control over whether the former Council members also unanimously ment of the event and fundraiser, well as Bob Sumas, owner of program whose members are se- Bowcraft officers receive their pensions, a de- passed a resolution declaring Friday, and then local dignitaries will be ShopRite Village Super Market lected to take part in the county CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cision which rests with the state pen- September 21, as POW/MIA Remem- bagging customers’ groceries and stores (Village is a member of the program. tioned against property owners turn- sion board, which has received a copy brance Day. aiding in bringing groceries to cars Wakefern co-op of ShopRite stores). Robert Wheeler of Cranford said ing to rezoning or other means as a this year’s program has been “ma- way to ultimately get their sites rede- nipulated to just appease a few select veloped. Chairwoman Paulette individuals to make it their own pri- Coronato agreed, saying it was im- The Proven Professional Fanwood vate hunting club.” portant to first study and investigate Mr. Zuber said over 390 applica- the three properties before the board tions were sent out by e-mail to hunt- is asked to consider any new designa- Council ers, noting that there was an e-mail tions. Long-term success in the real estate profession is CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 reserved for the select few who consistently deliver value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and and two-bedroom apartments for grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an homeless veterans. 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Okays House Judge Hely Swears In CASA To Appear at Two Forums Of Worship on South Ave. Volunteers From Area GARWOOD – For the seventh con- tions may be sent to COUNTY — State Superior Scotch Plains resident Judy Sturm secutive year, candidates seeking of- [email protected]. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO a negative. Mr. Salomon said it is Court Judge James Hely adminis- said she decided to become a CASA fice in Garwood will discuss the is- “Every year since 2012, Pointe resi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “often a struggle to find good occu- tered oaths last week to Court Ap- “after spending many years as an of- sues facing the borough at forums dents have planned, organized and CRANFORD – The zoning board pants” (beneficial to the community) pointed Special Advocates (CASA) ficer for a local non-profit board. I sponsored by residents of The Pointe, underwritten these meetings,” said of adjustment on Monday unani- in industrial zones. of Union County volunteers from wanted an opportunity to work directly the condominium complex between Christine Spear, president of the con- mously approved Destiny Living “It’s always beneficial when some- Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Hill- with those who needed help the most. I Maple and Chestnut Streets. dominium complex’s board. “We be- Ministries to operate a house of wor- one finds spirit or faith,” said zoning side, Linden, Plainfield, Rahway, am looking forward to making a posi- Candidates for borough council will lieve the forums are an important ship at 570 South Avenue East – Build- board member Kevin Illing, describ- Roselle, Summit and Westfield, be- tive difference in the life of a child.” square off on Thursday, October 18, public service because there is no ing A. ing the positive impact the church can fore they were matched to a foster “When someone asks me how I while mayoral hopefuls will appear a other opportunity for Garwood vot- Destiny Living Ministries’ Rever- provide for Cranford residents and youth or sibling set ranging from joined CASA,” noted Judy Eisenhardt week later, on Thursday, October 25. ers to see the candidates in action.” end Brian Taylor stated that the church neighbors. birth to age 21. After court observa- of Cranford, “I tell them, ‘I didn’t find Both sessions will start at 7:30 p.m. in Light refreshments will be served after has 20 to 30 parishioners with an The congregation will meet weekly tion of experienced CASA volun- CASA. CASA found me.’ I first heard the clubhouse at The Pointe. the formal discussions. Parking is avail- open-door policy to interested indi- on Sundays occupying the building teers in action, the new advocates about CASA seven years ago when my All Garwood voters have been in- able in the large lot behind the commer- viduals. Destiny Living is described between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and will meet their assigned youth. daughter went to college and joined a vited to attend the forums and have cial buildings on North Avenue between as a “Christian fellowship” or “a fam- 12:30 p.m. for church services, stated Volunteers with CASA are extra eyes sorority that supports CASA. Since been asked to submit questions that Maple and Chestnut Streets. A stairway ily-oriented ministry” delivering a Reverend Taylor. and ears for family law judges hearing then, I saw a jury duty presentation and may be asked of the candidates. Ques- leads from the lot to the clubhouse. “comfortable atmosphere” where “ca- Reverend Taylor stated that life cases involving abused, neglected or a good friend became a CASA volun- sual attire” is welcomed, stated Rev- classes will be available to the public abandoned children removed from teer. The idea was always in the back erend Taylor. on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 in the home and placed in foster care. With of my mind, but the timing wasn’t Watson Coleman to Open The applicant was seeking rental evening. court-ordered access to such parties as right. After my youngest graduated space at 570 South Avenue East in In other business, applicants foster parents, doctors, caseworkers, college, my friend persuaded me to the Cranford Business Park, stated Brendan and Jessica Freely, 110 therapists and teachers, the advocates give it a try, and here I am. Our training Campaign Headquarters Destiny Living Ministries attorney Herning Avenue, were unanimously incorporate findings into court reports was thorough and I learned a lot about PRINCETON – Congresswoman gressional District challenger Andy Thomas E. Dooley Jr. The structure approved to construct a roof addition for the judge and work to ensure the what children in the foster system ex- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12th, Kim, to call into their districts to is an existing two-story office build- and screened-in enclosure to an exist- youth’s needs are met and best inter- perience. I’m looking forward to sup- Trenton) opened her “blue wave” help get out the vote, and her office ing comprising 70,000 square feet ing non-conforming wood deck. ests are protected. porting a child, giving them a voice campaign headquarters, located at 220 will hold phone banks and coordi- with 385 off-street parking spaces, Township ordinance requires a 28.3- Carolyn Colonna of Fanwood said and ensuring outcomes are in their Alexander Road in Princeton, on Sep- nate with campaigns for action days stated Mr. Dooley. foot rear-yard setback. The applicant she became an advocate “because I best interest.” Also sworn in from tember 12. for canvassers. Because houses of worship or re- proposed a 16.11-foot rear-yard set- felt something pulling at me to help Cranford was Dorothy Wolf. The Congresswoman was to be “This year’s election is critically ligious institutions are not allowed back. Township ordinance requires a children...The mission of Court Ap- Westfield’s Joyce Williams says she joined by the Planned Parenthood important to the future of our state per town ordinance in C-2 zones, 36.5-percent minimum building cov- pointed Special Advocates of Union was “drawn to Court Appointed Spe- Action Fund as well as by Con- and our nation and we must do ev- the applicant needed approval from erage, where the applicants’ proposed County really spoke to me. I am the cial Advocates of Union County be- gressional hopefuls Josh Welle, erything in our power to turn Red the board of adjustment, Mr. Dooley building coverage was 30 percent. proud mom of two young adults. I cause its mission is to advocate for who is challenging Rep. Chris districts to Blue on November 6,” said. The applicant did not propose Ms. Freely stated that their deck love being a mom, and I feel called to each child and their distinctive situa- Smith (R-4th, Freehold) and Tom Rep. Watson Coleman said. any alterations to the existing struc- was beginning to corrode and would help children both know they can be tion. As a CASA volunteer, I can have Malinowski, who is running against “We’ve all seen what happens ture nor was Destiny Living asking be fully restored to accommodate heard and to be a reliable presence in a practical role in ending the cycle of Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th, when individuals stand idly by and for additional parking spaces, stated their family and guests. Ms. Freely a child’s life.” dehumanization for at least one child.” Westfield). expect positive outcomes without Mr. Dooley. said her back yard is not useable Rep. Watson Coleman has already doing the work required to achieve Cranford parking regulations re- during summer months or when been coordinating with each cam- those results, and we cannot allow quire houses of worship to supply one mosquitoes are active. The family’s paign, including that of 3rd Con- that to happen again,” she said. parking space per three seats or one home is near a wooded area, creat- parking space per 72 inches of pew ing an environment with increased length, stated Mr. Dooley. The appli- instances of mosquito bites, stated NAMI Program Sept. 26 cant has proposed 10 pews totaling Ms. Freely. 1,152 inches of pew length, stated They have tried mosquito repellents, Mr. Dooley. The proposed pews and even with the town “spraying for To Focus on Young Adults would require 16 parking spaces to mosquitoes,” she said the mosquitos SCOTCH PLAINS — NAMI- of the School Psychology Program be provided, he said. remain a constant problem for people Union County, an affiliate of the Na- and has taught courses in child and The church’s office section requires situated in the backyard. tional Alliance on Mental Illness, in- adolescent psychopathology, learn- four parking spaces be provided as “I know what it is like to have an vites the public to attend a presenta- ing and behavior modification, and per Cranford parking regulations, open deck,” Mr. Salomon said. tion by Dr. Thomas Massarelli on personality assessment. He received stated Mr. Dooley. The parking spaces Mr. Illing said his back yard is Wednesday, September 26, at 7:30 his MA, E.Ds. and Ph.D. from Seton required is 20 spaces. The previous unusable at times because mosqui- p.m., on “Bi-Polar, Depression and Hall University. renter or office use required 20 spaces toes presence remains constant dur- Anxiety Disorders in Young Adults.” He is a certified school psycholo- as well, stated Mr. Dooley. ing warmer months. Dr. Massarelli will help partici- gist and was employed by the He said legal precedence suggests Bramnick: State May Middlesex County Vocational-Tech- houses of worship have been ruled pants understand the diagnosis of a Joyce Williams Judy Eisenhardt loved one and discuss treatments, nical Schools for more than 25 years. upon in New Jersey courts as always Omit Parents’ Option issues and resources. This NAMI- He has interned at UMDNJ and “being beneficial to the community.” sponsored talk will be held at the Monmouth Medical Center, worked Zoning board member Jeffrey Pis- On Where to School Kids RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness for three years at the Cambridge tol said the applicant will benefit the TRENTON – Assembly Minority Center, located at 2120 Lamberts Evaluation Center as a psychologist community and no development is Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Mill Road, Scotch Plains. using biofeedback to help children needed that would negatively impact Westfield) spoke last Wednesday Dr. Massarelli is employed at Se- with ADHD, and also has been an the municipality or zoning code. against reports that the Murphy ad- ton Hall University as co-chair of the adjunct instructor at Kean Univer- Zoning board member David ministration is considering settling a Professional Psychology and Family sity teaching courses in child and Salomon said the applicant occupy- pending case against the state filed by Therapy Department and the director adolescent development. ing space in an industrial zone is not retired state Supreme Court Justice Gary Stein in May without any input from parents and school boards. “Taking away a parent’s option to send their child to a school in their home district is not negotiable,” said Asm. 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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times seconds, sometimes less, and he had a CRANFORD — The board of edu- status of the law and the information GARWOOD — The board of edu- Board member Susan Groning CLARK – With six decades of moti- 98-percent conviction rate. cation approved a settlement agree- on the district website will clearly cation approved, on Tuesday night, stated that the speculative number vational speaking, and more than After his retirement in the late 1970s, ment between the Cranford Public represent district policy and proce- 2018-2019 district goals including a was projected at 18 to 26 students as 14,000 interactive lectures under his Mr. Toma dedicated his time to lectur- School District and the American Civil dure. As a result of this agreement, strategic plan implementation begin- per the reports the board of education belt, retired police detective David ing and worked with local doctors, law Liberties Union of New Jersey this matter has been resolved amica- ning in the fall of 2019, an I-Steam received. Mr. Trentacosta said the Toma is still addressing crowds with enforcement, psychologists, and even (ACLU-NJ) at the board’s open work bly,” he said. program expansion, and a new phon- number probably only factored in the sound advice and steadfast warnings local convicts around the country to session meeting on Monday night. The district had a successful start ics program for struggling readers in Russo I and Russo II projects, but not on the dangers of drugs in society. help kids get off and stay off drugs. He Speaking to schools, churches and noted, “drugs don’t care who you are, The lawsuit, filed in July by the to the school year, with school open- kindergarten through third grade. school-aged resident children from what your profession is or what color ACLU, claimed the Cranford School ing for students September 6. The Garwood School District will the Paperboard development. community centers all over the United States, Canada and Mexico, especially you are; they will just hook and kill District, along with 11 other school “We always love the promise of a host public forum meetings through- Superintendent Quigley said the the young and impressionable, Mr. you.” districts, unconstitutionally discrimi- new school year and all that it brings,” out the next three months. These meet- development’s construction end dates Toma brings his first-hand accounts of In his lecture, he said that 400,000 nated against immigrants and their Mr. Rubin told the board. ings are purposed for resident input are years out, and no “precautionary the dangers of drugs and the many people die every year from cigarettes, children by requiring families to show He reminded board members about on a “strategic planning initiative,” or strategic measures” have been de- addicts who have sadly died from their and that marijuana contains a higher state-issued identification to enroll in the annual safety meeting, which is creating a shared vision for the cided upon. She said the 50 to 70 addictions. concentration of some of the “killer” school. scheduled at Cranford High School district’s future, stated Superinten- number was derived to make sure the One of those lectures was held last ingredients, including 5 or 6 percent Once the board approved the settle- on Thursday, September 27, at 6:30 dent Teresa Quigley, Ed.D. projection was at all feasible com- Saturday at the Clark Public Library, more carbon monoxide and a much ment, Superintendent of Schools Scott p.m. The meetings will be held in the pared to the previous report. where Mr. Toma addressed his audi- higher concentration of cyanide. He Rubin, Ed.D., read a statement on The new strategic plan is being Lincoln School cafeteria, commenc- The superintendent stated that she ence in the Community Room. Mr. warned of the dangers of making mari- behalf of the Cranford School Dis- implemented, and Mr. Rubin assured ing at 7 p.m., on Monday, September will then begin speaking with her Toma shed light on his background and juana legal. He not only warned of how trict. the board there would be progress 24, Tuesday, October 9, and Thurs- staff members, assuring the educa- what he witnessed at a very young age much more toxic it is to smoke than “On July 28, 2018, the American updates at board meetings and for the day, November 15. tional process will not be hindered by that had filled him with the desire to cigarettes, but painted a picture of Civil Liberties Union filed a com- community. “We will be discussing the district’s classroom crowding and that avail- help combat what he has termed “the people that society counts on like bus plaint against the Cranford Board of In other board business, the board strengths, the challenges we face, and able seats can be provided. drug crisis we have been living since drivers, train operators, doctors or sur- Education asserting that the district approved the appointment of ways in which we can tackle those No rental agreements have been the 1950s.” geons legally smoking marijuana, and website with respect to new student Marcello Monte, a special-education challenges,” the superintendent said. decided upon, possible tenants have According to Mr. Toma, he is the having a much easier time getting high. registration is incompatible to cur- teacher, and Kimberly Schmidt, a part- “We want parents and residents not solicited the development sites, youngest of 12 children and was very “Do you want your surgeon operat- close to his mother, who spent a sub- ing on your loved one while they are rent status of the law. While the time physical education teacher. The to share their thoughts, ideas, and nor has construction begun except high?” Mr. Tomas asked. He added that district’s new student registration re- appointment for leave replacement hopes so that we can effectively for the demolition process at the stantial amount of time doing mission- ary work for those in prisons. He also marijuana is a “gateway” drug into quirements and packets as well as school psychologist Meredith Miller plan for the future of our students,” sites. noted that he has quite a few nephews harsher substances when the high from procedures and practices followed was rescinded by the board. she said. Mr. Trentacosta said he knows his who were addicted to drugs. He thought it is no longer “good enough.” the guidelines as set forth by the law, A request on the part of the Daugh- Superintendent Quigley said the concerns are forward looking; how- if he was in a position of authority he Mr. Toma then introduced two audi- information on the website needed ters of the American Revolution district has new goals set for the 2018- ever, the district should be proactive could help alleviate the drug crisis, so ence members, both referred to as greater clarity,” Mr. Rubin said. (DAR) to recognize September 17, 2019 year, with the hope that many, if and not reactive to classroom crowd- he applied to the police academy and “Johnny,” who were doing drugs since “Subsequently, the district updated 2018 as Citizenship Day and the week not all, will be achieved. Throughout ing. became a police officer in 1955 in the ages of 8 and 13 years old. Both men the information on the district website, of September 17 to 23 as Constitution the year it is common for meetings to The Garwood Alliance will spon- Newark. He noted that at that time he said they witnessed countless friends die and as a result, the parties will enter Week was approved by the board. be held to see how the district’s action sor a peer-leadership development had spent a lot of time talking to kids on of overdosing, and after two decades of into an agreement dismissing the com- The next board meeting is sched- plan to achieve such goals is working day filled with team-building activi- the streets who were addicted to drugs. addiction both had gotten off drugs and plaint and the district will continue to uled for Monday, September 24. and to address any shortcomings, she ties for all Lincoln School eighth grad- He later became a detective on the cleaned up their lives. stated. ers on Tuesday, October 2. narcotic and gambling squad. Mr. Toma also stated that he had tried Board of Education candidate On Friday, October 5, the fourth- By the late 1960s into the 1970s, Mr. to speak with Whitney Houston several Maureen Scepkowski said she appre- grade students will go on a field Toma wanted to reach a bigger audience times over the years at the repeated Driver Arrested, Charged ciates that this year’s goals are far trip to the Sterling Mining Mu- to help more of the population to combat request of her family, as they were good reaching to all students and not par- seum in Ogdensburg, N.J. Also on the drug problems of the times. As a friends. Mr. Toma said that she just With Hitting Pedestrian ticular to any ages or groups. Ms. October 5, the kindergarten stu- detective, Mr. Toma had developed a loved getting high too much. He stated Scepkowski stated that she believes dents will go on a field trip to Von means to change his appearance quickly that he was sad that he now has to go to through disguises in order to bust crimi- the cemetery to visit her. He also stated MOUNTAINSIDE — Hemmings was charged with fourth- the goals are not just philosophical, Thun’s Farm in Monmouth Junc- that alcohol is another major problem in but realistically attainable, which she tion, N.J. nals dealing drugs. Mountainside Police have arrested a degree assault by auto and third-de- His big break came on September 3, society, noting that a drunk driver had 24-year-old Plainfield man in connec- gree leaving the scene of a motor finds exciting. The board approved four substi- 1971, when he appeared on the “Mike killed his sister along with many other tion with a hit-and-run incident in- vehicle accident, all indictable Four board of education candi- tute teachers, including Sarah Palmer, Douglas Show” showing off his many innocent victims. volving a pedestrian on September 9. charges, in addition to various motor- dates who are not incumbents but Ryan Brinkerhoff, Danielle Libutti disguises. “I wanted to broaden my au- Mr. Toma concluded his talk by stating, Police said a 24-year-old vehicle summonses. will run in the November election and Deborah Valencia. dience to warn of drug addiction, so I “we have to wake up, people. Drugs have Mountainside resident was walking The victim was in critical condi- were present at Tuesday’s meeting. called the ‘Mike Douglas Show’ pre- been killing us for a long time and we need along Route 22 east at the intersec- tion as of September 13 at University They include Ms. Scepkowski, plan- tending to be my own publicist, saying, to wake up and help our kids. The three tion of Globe Avenue at 1:09 a.m. Medical Center, having undergone ning board member Denise Ridente, ‘you have to see this guy and all the things that can turn this thing around is when he was struck by a 2003 Jeep several emergency operations. Ralph Trentacosta and Joseph disguises he uses to bust drug dealers.’” love, compassion and education.” driven by Janae Hemmings. Miceli. In the 1970s two shows emerged that “I am here for one reason and one Police said shortly afterwards a pass- Cranford Library Bd. The terms of present board mem- were based on Mr. Toma and his detec- reason only, because I love you,” he ing driver saw what he thought was a bers Mary Ann Kjetsaa, Amanda tive work on the Newark police force. said. “I don’t care who you are or what person laying in the roadway and To Meet September 25 Langston and Tracey Roland will The first was a show called “Toma” religion you believe in, you better get stopped, then called 911. The severely CRANFORD — The date of the expire this year, and the candidates that ran for two seasons, and the sec- yourself straight with God, whatever injured pedestrian was transported to next meeting of the Cranford Public will be up for re-election. ond, “Baretta,” ran from 1975 to 1978. 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Page 4 Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Westfield Is Not Being Good Neighbor Diction Deception Members of: With Location of Hockey Facility Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association About the placement of a commer- unattractive, one-story industrial rect. The others are made up. Are you cially operated hockey facility by plant. The area along North Avenue Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey sharp enough to discern this deception of Westfield on South Chestnut Street, was occupied by a mattress factory, a diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West directly adjacent to a Garwood resi- dry-cleaning facility and several com- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 dential area. mercial storages. Loft apartments guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 I’m a resident of Garwood, and have replaced these. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at will not be directly affected by the Westfield bought this site to pro- you get all four – You must have a lot of free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 hockey facility, unlike many of my vide a buffer between a Garwood neighbors. I was mayor of Westfield industrial-commercial area, and the All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. come from the board game Diction in the 1970s, when the town acquired Westfield residential area along Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman the land along North Avenue and Fourth Avenue. The council was con- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. South Chestnut Street, where the cerned that the site could easily con- 1. Bibelot – A small object whose Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo hockey facility will be located. The vert to commercial use. value lies in its beauty or rarity COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION site was largely wooded. The It’s very unusual for a municipality 2. Pennach – A plume or bunch of Christina M. Hinke Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Westfield Recreation Commission to allow development next to a town flowers EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS used a portion of the site for basket- line, which will directly affect, to 3. Insouciance – Gay; lighthearted ball courts and a small parking lot. some degree, the ambience of an ad- 4. Titivate – To dress up SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe The remainder remained wooded. joining residential neighborhood. Is USSUK One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 The immediate neighborhood has this act by Westfield the act of a good 1. The bearded seal changed a lot. The area now occupied neighbor? 2. A Scottish grandfather or great grand- father by the Pointe town houses was the Alexander S. Williams Diamond Expansion Bolt Co., an 3. A long handled battle-ax Garwood 4. A large basket; a wicker basket for Unions, Political Groups Spent carrying loads Mayor Is Not A Good Neighbor With CYNANCHE 1. A center of attraction; anything that The Ill-Conceived Gumbert Ice Rink! attracts attention $170.4 Mil. to Influence Trenton 2. Canine; doglike During last Wednesday’s walk one season (up to five) and impose it 3. An inflammation of the throat or Special-interest spending on political campaigns for a Better Tomorrow, a super PAC tied to Senate around of the Gumbert Park ice rink on the neighborhood for six months windpipe causing difficulty in breathing amounted to more than $170.4 million in 2017, President Sweeney, spent $6.4 million, while the space, Mayor Brindle claimed not four? Does a good neighbor put a and swallowing Westfield was being a good neighbor dumpster and portable toilets directly 4. The constellation Ursa Minor according to a report released September 12 by the Committee to Build the Economy, a super PAC run to folks impacted by this ill-conceived across the street from residences? LIBIDINOUS New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commis- by a Democratic operative that backed Governor project. I am one of those neighbors My neighbors and I all agree an ice 1. Self-absorbed, self-loving and I take offense to her statement. rink is a terrific idea…but the chosen 2. Free spirited; open minded sion (NJ ELECT). The years 2013 and 2017 were Phil Murphy, spent $6.5 million. 3. Very lighthearted; overly cheerful both gubernatorial election years. The commission In terms of labor union spending, the Northeast Does a good neighbor put a mon- location is just wrong. Instead of tak- 4. Lustful, lewd said its report shows how “direct contributions and Regional Council of Carpenters of NJ PEC (New strosity in place without thoroughly ing the time to find a safe location SHELD vetting the project and include those with ample parking, away from a busy 1. To gnaw or chew independent spending” influence elections. Jersey Professional Engineers of Construction) and affected in the discussions? Does a street, the mayor and council pro- 2. Variegated or spotted Leading the list of the top 25 spending special- affiliates spent $5.4 million, of which a little over $3 good neighbor then claim they do not ceeded to approve this without due 3. In the know; up to date interest groups is the New Jersey Education Asso- million was from independent spending, with an- have to follow Westfield’s own ordi- consideration. They should be 4. Shameful; corrupt ciation (NJEA), the teachers union, which totaled other $2.2 million in contributions, although only nances for height, sound and more? ashamed. Those of us who see the $9.9 million, including $951,605 in contributions, $90,791 came from lobbying. IBEW (International Does a good neighbor get Green Acres park every day know that this is an approval for one version of the plan accident waiting to happen. We will News $8.5 million in independent spending, and $512,656 Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Affiliates spent and then change it to include seven continue to share our concerns as the Briefs in lobbying. The NJEA spent millions of dollars last $4.3 million, with the Operating Engineers Locals trailers? Does a good neighbor claim project moves forward. year in a failed attempt to unseat State Senate Presi- 825 and 68 spending $3.5 million, while the Plumb- the ice rink is temporary and then Christine Spear Bramnick: State May dent Stephen Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester), as the ers and Pipefitters spent nearly $2 million. suggest it will be there for more than Garwood union was angry over changes in pensions and other Hospital lobbyists also spent a lot in political SP Downtown Redevelopment Is For Remove Parents Option benefits pushed through by Mr. Sweeney and former donations. The New Jersey Hospital Association On Schools Governor Chris Christie. spent $888,132, with Saint Joseph’s Healthcare Sys- Municipally-Owned, Public Properties TRENTON – Assembly Minority In terms of out-of-state political spending, both tem spending $655,506. By comparison, of its $2.7 On September 12, 2018, the Scotch and six-story buildings to comply with Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, the Democratic and Republican Governors Associa- million in political spending, Horizon Blue Cross Plains Downtown Redevelopment the court-mandate of a 20 units per Westfield) spoke last Wednesday tions spent big-time in the New Jersey election. The Blue Shield of New Jersey spent $2.5 million in Committee (SPDRC), which contains acre density. However, the good news against reports that the Murphy ad- residents, downtown business, and is, by building up and not out, we can ministration is considering settling a Democratic Governors Association spent $3.2 mil- lobbying. pending case against the state filed by lion compared to its Republican counterpart, who Whether it is to get control of the Governor’s downtown property owners, unani- preserve precious open space for our mously endorsed the Tier 1, Phase 1 community to enjoy in our downtown retired state Supreme Court Justice spent $2.4 million. Almost all the donations for both office or trying to influence lawmakers, PACs and downtown redevelopment plan and for our Farmers’ Market, Scotch Gary Stein in May without any input sides were listed as independent spending. those who work for unions are continuing to push recommended it for Township Coun- Plains Day, and other activities. from parents and school boards. Also, the General Majority PAC (Political Action their propaganda. Last year it was Trenton and this cil approval. Additionally, our Township Plan- “Taking away a parent’s option to For the first time in 33 years, we ners have mitigated height concerns send their child to a school in their Committee), described as a super PAC connected to year it is Washington, D.C., as evidenced by the large home district is not negotiable,” said South Jersey Democrats, i.e., George Norcross, spent amount of cable ads that have been broadcast for now have a downtown redevelop- by requiring all floors above three ment plan that will make our down- stories to be set-back by 10 feet, a Asm. Bramnick (R-Union). “Trenton a total of nearly $7 million in 2017. New Jerseyans weeks now in the U.S. Senate and House elections. town more vibrant and provide for technique that has been used very should not stop your children from and encourage a mix of commercial, effectively in Princeton and other attending your neighborhood school. residential, and recreational uses that towns to minimizing the impact of Before the administration moves for- Autumn Events Invite Us to Learn will promote economic development five- and six-story buildings. Permit- ward parents should know what the to stabilize property taxes, create new ting these heights in our downtown potential consequences are for their jobs, and growth opportunities that instead of other areas will also pro- kids.” will benefit the entire Scotch Plains tect our residential neighborhoods Gun Buyback To Be About Our Communities, Ourselves community. from over-development. The arrival of autumn brings myriad opportunities sons with the debut of the town-wide AddamsFest The downtown redevelopment plan This is an excellent plan that out- Held Sat., October 27 to learn more about our communities and ourselves. celebration October 26 to 28. endorsed by the SPDRC is for the lines standards and guidelines for ar- COUNTY – On Saturday, October Multiple events designed to appeal to families and Complementing these hallmarks of fall in our municipally-owned, public proper- chitecture, permitted uses, signage, 27, Union County residents with un- towns are the many seasonal and themed activities ties. Based on the concept sketches parking, streetscape, infrastructure, wanted guns in their possession can individuals of all ages are planned now through the featured in the plan, the potential traffic circulation, and public arts, turn them in for up to $250 each at holiday season. Collectively they celebrate our past taking place now through December at local historic impact of the public properties build- while making efforts to maintain our either of two locations in Elizabeth and present, provide platforms to meet and greet, and sites such as Westfield’s Miller-Cory House Mu- out plan includes: character and history. and Plainfield. Anyone turning in a highlight ways to get involved through volunteerism. seum, Scotch Plains’ Osborn Cannonball House - 48,048 Square Feet of New Com- This plan gives the Township Coun- gun may do so anonymously. Last weekend, Fanwood kicked off this fall’s Museum, Mountainside’s Deacon Andrew Hetfield mercial (Retail and Office) Space cil full negotiating power with devel- Gun buybacks are designed to en- round of street fairs and festivals in our immediate House and the Crane-Phillips House Museum in - 1,424 Parking Spaces opers to best develop our public prop- able anyone to turn in any gun, in any area with Fanny Wood Day, its signature festival. Cranford. All of these and more also will be part of - 177 Total Housing Units, of which erties. We expect many proposals to condition, with no questions asked. This Sunday, September 23, the Greater Westfield the county’s annual “Four Centuries in a Weekend” 35 will be deemed affordable units come forward through a design com- The program provides for residents Area Chamber of Commerce will present its annual festivities October 20 and 21. Anyone who wishes to learn more petition amongst developers to final- to turn in up to three firearms and FestiFall celebration in downtown Westfield. A pair While perhaps best known for their vendor wares, about the plan can visit: https:// ize an outstanding plan. receive up to $250 for each weapon. food and entertainment aspects, all of these events www.scotchplainsnj.gov/depart- I’d like to thank all the residents, People with guns to turn in can of festivals will cap off the month, on Saturday and ments/downtown-redevelopment- business, and property owners who bring them between the hours of 9 Sunday, September 29 and 30, beginning with the also offer us the chance to “unplug” for a while, committee/tier-1-phase-1-redevelop- helped write this plan. This has, and a.m. and 4 p.m. to The Macedonia Westfield Historical Society’s 10th annual AppleFest interact with family, friends and neighbors, and get ment-plan/ will continue to be, a public-driven Baptist Church, at 1251 Fairmount on Saturday on the grounds of the Reeves History newly or reacquainted with our towns. In addition to The large number of parking spaces process, and I strongly encourage my Avenue, Elizabeth or The Visions of and Cultural Resource Center in Westfield. The rain outdoor recreation, street fairs encourage support provided in the plan will replace ex- Township Council colleagues to en- God Family Worship Church, 350 date is the following day. On Sunday, Union County for local merchants and provide an informal venue to isting spaces, allow for growth of dorse the plan on September 25, 2018 Leland Avenue, Plainfield. Partici- will be “Rockin’ the Reservation” with live music learn about civic and volunteer opportunities and new commercial and residential needs and issue a Request for Proposal pants are advised that weapons trans- and hands-on family activities at the Trailside Na- perhaps chat with elected officials or those who on public properties and develop ad- (RFP) to developers to keep the mo- ported by car must be put in a closed ture and Science Center in Mountainside. This event aspire to represent us in the future. Community ditional spaces to allow private prop- mentum going. container and kept in the trunk. historic sites, meanwhile, give us a first-hand look at erty owners, if they wish, to develop It’s really happening! To reduce any risk of theft or mis- was formerly called Harvest Festival. their properties for new mixed-use The Township of Scotch Plains also will give how early New Jerseyans lived, worked and spent Mayor Al Smith hap, participants are also advised to commercial and residential opportu- Scotch Plains proceed directly to the drop-off loca- autumn her due with its Scotch Plains Day Fall their leisure time. We believe the programs they nities, continuing the public-private tion, without making any stops for Family Festival in the downtown on Saturday, Octo- feature are especially valuable as history lessons for partnership for parking that currently errands or social calls. ber 7. As area residents gear up for Halloween, children beyond the classroom, but also as a means exists. The gun buyback event is supported Westfield will salute one of its most famous native for all of us to stay connected to our heritage. The additional housing units con- Build It And by the Union County Board of Cho- tribute to meet our affordable hous- sen Freeholders and sponsored by the ing requirement, which mandates a They Will Come Union County Prosecutor and the 20 units per acre density, of which 20 Union County Sheriff with the Union percent of the housing units must be County Division of Police and the deemed affordable. In addition, the police departments of the cities of housing units will help provide the Elizabeth and Plainfield. critical mass of people to keep our For questions about the buyback downtown businesses successful. event, call the Union County Depart- Some are concerned about permit- ment of Public Safety at (908) 654- ting five- and six-story buildings. I 9816. understand these concerns, but the Courts are forcing us to consider five-

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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. Linda Carter (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 883-0026 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 20, 2018 Page 5 Snookered By Booker; Law And Order We Promise That Every Voice Will Be Matter Big Time! Letters to the Editor Heard, And That All Are Welcome What then should be made of Senator also made public “committee confiden- My name is Sean Benoit I am writing moved in. From the neighbors that intro- Booker on the third day of the Senate tial” documents without Judiciary Com- Please Take A Few Minutes And Let on behalf of myself, and Michael Ince duced themselves before the first piece of Judiciary Committee hearing on the mittee permission. We are both running for town council in furniture was inside our homes, to the first Kavanaugh nomination stating, “I know- Senate Minority Leader Schumer tweeted, The Health Department Know Garwood. council candidates knocking on our door ingly violated the rules that were set “I stand w/ Judiciary Committee Democrats Town residents have an opportu- minutes and let the department know In the August 23, 2018 editorial of The during the election season. We were wel- forth, and I’m told that the committee who are well within their rights to release [Westfield] Leader, it was expressed that comed. We were made to feel that our confidential rules have knowing conse- these very important documents that a former nity to have their voices heard. The what you think. “the towns in which we live belong to all voices mattered. Garwood became our quences. I am going to release the email Kavanaugh deputy designed as ‘committee Westfield Board of Health encour- The next meeting of the Westfield of us, whether we be elected or appointed home, and when the time came to figure about racial profiling, and I understand confidential’.” But what would happen if ages residents to visit the Westfield Board of Health will be on Monday, representatives, property owners or ten- out how we could give back to our new that the penalty comes with potential Senators Booker, Hirono, and Schumer-all Regional Health Department website October 1 at 5 p.m. in the Westfield ants, newcomers or having roots in the home, we both decided to run for council. ousting from the Senate. I openly invite lawyers gave a federal jury inadmissible at www.westfieldnj.gov/health to take Municipal Building; the public is in- community for generations.” We com- One of the ways that we envision trying and accept the consequences of my team evidence in violation of Rule 103 (d) of the a short survey. The purpose of the vited to attend. pletely agree with that sentiment, and we to make Garwood more inclusive is to hold releasing that document right now.” Federal Rules of Evidence? survey is to help the department focus believe that especially applies here in informal town-hall meetings several times Senate Majority Whip Cornyn warned (Is New Jersey to become a laughing Thomas O’Neill, President Garwood. Whether you have lived in throughout the year and to notify residents on areas of community need and im- Westfield Board of Health Senator Booker that disclosing confiden- stock because of the ethical lapses of its prove public health. Please take a few Garwood your whole life, or moved here of the meetings by mail and online. For tial Senate business risked expulsion from two United States Senators? In April the last month, we are all one community. We instance, Garwood is about to get more the Senate. Senator Booker nevertheless Senate Ethics Committee in a letter signed live our lives here together, and that means revenue and dedicated community devel- released 28 documents marked “commit- by all its members “severely admonished” Making A Special Anniversary Garwood belongs to all of us. opment money, so we want all residents to tee confidential!” Senator Menendez for “knowingly and Every resident’s voice matters to us. have the opportunity to share their opinion Senate Majority Leader McConnell two repeatedly” accepting “gifts of signifi- Too often we have heard talk about how if on how best to use the money. We would days later, “When you break the Senate cant value from Dr. Melgen without ob- Donation To WUF you haven’t lived here long enough, or if hold these meetings on dates and times rules, it’s something the Ethics Commit- taining required Committee approval,” This year the Westfield United Fund nity to consider making a special an- you don’t own property here in Garwood, that are more convenient for residents to tee could take a look at.” Senator Booker, failing “to publicly disclose certain gifts is celebrating 80 years of helping niversary donation to help us kick off your voice doesn’t matter. But by listening attend. This way the Council can hear “I have really two words to say to Mitch as required by Senate Rule and federal people in our community. We are our next 80 years of service to the to both homeowners and tenants, we can directly from any and all residents in order McConnell if he wants to do ethics charges law,” and using his “position as a member grateful to Mayor Brindle and the community. Please go to figure out what our town needs, what the to get people more involved in helping to -- bring it!” of the Senate to advance Dr. Melgen’s concerns of the town are, and address make decisions that affect us all. Article I, Section 5 (2) of the Constitu- personal and business interests.”) Town Council for their resolution of westfieldunitedfund.org to learn more them. We can get everyone involved. We want Garwood to be an inclusive tion permits the Senate to “punish its Our country has long suffered from the appreciation, and to all of the many about our work in the community. Garwood has a tradition of volunteerism. community, not a community with one- members for disorderly behavior, and, unauthorized release of classified informa- Westfield residents who have sup- Together We Make a Difference! Whether it be for such long-standing insti- way roads leading out so no one new can with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel tion, including “The Report of the Office of ported the WUF over the years. Jon Walker, President tutions like the Garwood Fire Department ever come here. If you elect Michael Ince a member.” the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task We invite everyone in the commu- WUF Board of Trustees and First Aid Squad, or newer groups like and Sean Benoit to Garwood Borough Senate Rule XXXIX, Paragraph 5 Force” (“The Pentagon Papers”), Snowden the Garwood Green Team. By showing Council this fall, we promise that every states, “Any Senator…who shall disclose making National Security Agency docu- newcomers that they have a voice, we can voice will be heard, and that we will make the secret or confidential business or pro- ments public, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg The Lack of Rail Services Does Not encourage them to volunteer, to give their sure Garwood welcomes all that choose to ceedings of the Senate” shall be punished giving United States atomic secrets to the time to this town and hope that they’ll make Garwood their home. with “expulsion from the body.” Soviet Union, and leaks from The White Allow Garwood to Be Competitive make it their adoptive hometown. Michael Ince The Senate like any organization would House whoever occupies The Oval Office! Neither one of us was born here, nor become a shambles without respect for its Rules and procedures must not fall [I] Mayor Charles Lombardo of cern that better service for RVL will Sean Benoit have we lived here for decades. However, Garwood Council Candidates (D) rules and procedures. Who among us has prey to partisan politics, political grand- Garwood have joined with Mayors of be overlooked. we were warmly welcomed here when we not consulted Robert’s Rules of Order? standing, or ideology. towns along the Raritan Valley Line “As Mayors, we represent more than The Senate should consider expelling No one, not even a United States Sena- (RVL) to petition Governor Phil 23,000 residents who use the train Senator Booker or at least censuring him tor, is above the law. Murphy and members of the Senate daily and we owe it to them to push for Kean Seeks to Improve to discourage other Senators from violat- Stephen Schoeman and Assembly to address deteriorat- better service. In addition, towns on ing Senate rules. Indeed Senator Hirono Westfield ing train service and specifically, the the RVL will be at a disadvantage to lack of peak hour one-seat rides for complete in the residential and com- Transparency of Agencies RVL customers. mercial markets” said Mayor Mahr. Bills Would Reform Penalties TRENTON — Senate Minority Leader cult to understand the purpose and cost of In a letter to the elected officials, Last week, Mayor Shelley Brindle Tom Kean (R-21st, Westfield) will intro- proposals under consideration. DOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez- of Westfield accompanied Martin duce legislation to improve transparency Mr. Kean said the drastic reduction is For Driving Offenses Scaccetti and NJ Transit Director Robins, director emeritus of the at independent agencies and authorities clearly evident in a comparison of the Kevin Corbett, the RVL Mayors Coa- Vorhees Transportation Center, who of the state, including NJ Transit, the agenda for Transit’s most recent board TRENTON – A bill sponsored by look at our penalties for certain driving lition noted that ridership levels on testified during the hearings on NJ Turnpike Authority, Motor Vehicle Com- meeting on September 12, 2018 with Senators Kip Bateman (R-16th, infractions, while still encouraging safe RVL are comparable and in some Transit. Mayor Brindle explained that mission, Schools Construction Corpora- the agenda from a meeting a year earlier Somerville) and Nicholas Scutari (D- driving,” Sen. Scutari said. “The laws cases exceed other lines that have the recent letter is a part of an overall tion, and the Casino Reinvestment De- on September 7, 2017. 22nd, Linden) to change or eliminate we have on the books are often exces- multiple direct stops. strategy planned by the Mayors Coa- velopment Authority. According to WNYC, the Murphy certain penalties for convictions of driv- sive in punishment, and disproportion- In addition the letter stated that lition to leverage the collective voices “Despite a crisis of mismanagement Administration defended limiting the re- ing in an unsafe manner has been ap- ately affect people of lower income. RVL riders must switch trains and of the 23 mayors across the Raritan at NJ Transit that calls for greater scru- lease of information by claiming that other proved by the Senate Transportation We need to give people more chances change platforms in Newark, adding Valley Line municipalities to advo- tiny of its operations, the Murphy Ad- agencies operate in a similar fashion. Committee. to make amends.” ministration has stemmed the flow of “The Murphy Administration is wrong The bill, S-661, clarifies when pen- Current law provides that a person 35 minutes to their commute and too cate for change. often missing the connecting train. “We are building a comprehensive critical information to make it more dif- to suggest that rolling back transparency alty points are to be assessed for con- convicted of a third or subsequent mo- ficult for the public and the media to act at one agency is justified because others victions of driving in an unsafe man- tor vehicle offense would be subject to [I] support this great effort not only legislative strategy that will entail a haven’t been held to the same standard,” because it is critical to Garwood for number of meetings with local and as watchdogs,” Mr. Kean said. “This ner. More specifically, it would revise the assessment of points. The fine for new level of secrecy is designed to hinder Mr. Kean said. “The solution is to in- the manner in which motor-vehicle pen- fourth or subsequent offenses is be- its economic health, investment and state-level lawmakers in September oversight, which is contrary to the crease accountability at all of the institu- alty points are imposed for violations. tween $200 and $500. Current law also vitality, but also it is important to the and we are steadfast in our commit- Governor’s promise to increase trans- tions where it is lacking. Legislative The bill would modify the current struc- states that any vehicle registered in surrounding towns. ment, not only to improving the com- parency. A legislative solution is called action is clearly needed to guarantee that ture so that: New Jersey must be covered by motor The lack of direct services to muting experience but, by extension, for that forces the shadow governments uniform standards of increased transpar- Upon the third conviction for unsafe vehicle liability coverage. Garwood from NY Penn Station and maximizing the economic opportuni- at New Jersey’s expansive independent ency are achieved across the board.” driving, penalty points would only be The Senate also passed a second bill, vice versa does not allow Garwood ties that equitable one-seat ride would agencies and authorities into the light.” The new legislation being drafted by assessed only if this offense occurred S-662, which provides for reduction or the ability to be competitive, to at- provide for the Raritan Valley Line A recent report by WNYC detailed how Mr. Kean would increase transparency within five years of the second convic- elimination of a one-year suspension tract home buyers and renters to our municipalities,” said Mayor Brindle, the Murphy Administration has replaced at the state’s independent agencies by tion; and upon a fourth or subsequent of a driver’s license for driving while town, considering the new redevel- who is also a co-chair along with the detailed information that was once requiring the release of detailed agen- conviction, penalty points are only to uninsured if there was no vehicle acci- opment projects, located within walk- Bound Brook Mayor Robert Fazen. provided in public agendas for NJ Transit das and supporting documentation to be assessed only if the preceding con- dent or personal injury, or if the person ing distance to the Raritan Valley board meetings with little more than brief ensure the opportunity for appropriate Charles Lombardo public review. viction occurred less than five years provided satisfactory proof of insur- Line. Mayor of Garwood descriptions, making it increasingly diffi- prior. ance at the time of the hearing. Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, The fine for a fourth or subsequent S-661 passed by a vote of 5-0. S-662 Coalition co-chair, said the Mayors offense would also be $500. was approved by a vote of 4-0, with one understand the many serious issues “The time has come to take a closer abstaining. It next goes to the full Senate. facing NJ Transit but expressed con-

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Call today to set up your private tour. 877-395-1715 Page 6 Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Library Posts Trinity Invites All Sunday Activities For September To Charity Ice Cream Sale SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch minute sessions with a librarian for CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- ily church that has been serving area Plains Public Library has announced one-on-one assistance with some copal Church will host a charity ice families since 1872. Sunday services multiple offerings for the month of types of technology dilemmas. Three cream sale this Sunday, September are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Morning and September. appointment slots are available for 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It evening prayer services are held Tues- The library will host a special apple Wednesday, September 26, at 9:30 will take place in Sherlock Hall at day to Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., celebration this Saturday, September a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., for Trinity Church, located at 119 Forest respectively, in Witherington Chapel. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m., entitled “An patrons to learn how to use various Avenue, Cranford. Trinity also provides Trinity Episco- Apple A Day!” Artist and author Leeza online resources from the library. This “All proceeds from the sale will pal Day School (TEDS), which is a Hernandez and her 11-year-old daugh- can include ebooks, e-audiobooks, benefit The Good Shepherd Home state-licensed facility serving children ter, Liv, will share their favorite pieces language learning, digital magazines, for Children in Cameroon that cares from age 2½ through kindergarten. from what began as a simple mother- streaming music or video, or data- for orphaned children,” said Marion daughter activity that quickly turned bases. Participants will need to bring Nechuta, Trinity’s Outreach Team into a 100-day art project. They will their charged device, library card and leader. “Please join us to support such discuss the project and demonstrate any password needed to download important, life-sustaining work. Trin- how to make apple prints together. apps on to a mobile device. To sched- ity Cranford sponsors two of the or- There also will be some festive apple ule an appointment, call the Refer- phans, Daniella and Musuga,” Mrs. snacks to enjoy and a special gift to ence Desk at (908) 322-5007, exten- Nechuta continued. take away. The artists have curated sion no. 204. The Good Shepherd Home for their favorite pieces from the project “Champions of Illusion: Book Talk Children is the brainchild of Sister and they will be on display at the and Author Signing” will take place Jane Mankaa, who dedicates her life library from September 22 through Saturday, September 29, at 3 p.m. to nurturing the orphans of her coun- October 12. Additionally, a mosaic Authors Susana Martinez-Conde and try. It is located in the North West featuring tiles made by local parents Stephen Macknik will discuss their province of Cameroon, an area with and children from a giant apple can- book “Champions of Illusion,” which 50,000 orphaned children. More than vas will be unveiled this Saturday. features a collection of eye-fooling 150 of them have found a home at Members of the community are images, accompanied by explanations Good Shepherd, where they are shel- invited to join library staff members of what is really going on between FAMILY AND FAITH...The Reverend William M. Williams III recently was tered, fed, clothed, educated and, most and other book lovers for an informal viewers’ eyes and their brains. named the new pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Westfield. He is of all, loved. chat about books they have recently Ms. Martinez-Conde and Mr. pictured with his family, from left, sons James and William IV, wife Joyce and Sister Jane does not turn any child enjoyed during “Bagels & Books” on Macknik are the founders of the Best daughter Julia. away and no child is put up for adop- Monday, September 24, at 10 a.m. Illusion of the Year Contest and lead- tion. The children live in a loving The staff will clue participants in to ing researchers in the neurology of family environment with over 150 Rev. William M. Williams III Photo: Good Shepherd Home new and upcoming releases. Light vision. A follow-up program is brothers and sisters. For more infor- LOVING ARMS...Sister Jane Mankaa refreshments will be served. Regis- planned for October on their book mation about The Good Shepherd is pictured with one of the orphans she tration is required for this program. “Sleights of Mind,” which looks at Is New Pastor at FUMC Home, visit goodshepherdhome.org/. cares for at The Good Shepherd Home Additionally on September 24, a the science behind magic tricks. Trinity Episcopal Church is a fam- for Children. Bullet Journal Workshop will take The library is now offering its pa- WESTFIELD — The congrega- youth ministries, a prayer shawl min- place at 7 p.m. A bullet journal is a trons access to The Star-Ledger tion of the First United Methodist istry and Alcoholics Anonymous. For completely customizable system for online. With their library card num- Church of Westfield has announced more information, visit the church keeping all calendars, lists, plans and bers, users can explore current and the appointment of their new pastor, online at fumcwestfield.org, on reflections in one place. Allison Weigel archived issues of The Star-Ledger the Reverend William M. Williams Facebook (FUMC Westfield) or on and Jillian Zarr will teach participants with full-color newspaper pages and III. Reverend Williams earned a Bach- Instagram (fumcwestfield). how to set up a bullet journal and how individual articles. They also can elor of Arts degree in Economics from The First United Methodist Church to customize it for their needs. Attend- search more than 29 years of history Swarthmore College, a Post-Bacca- of Westfield is located at 1 East Broad ees also will learn tips and tricks to with the newspaper; coverage runs laureate Certification in Pre-Medi- Street. Christian worship takes place help them get started. Individuals are from 1989 through today. cine from Drexel College of Medi- Sundays at 10 a.m., with Education asked to bring a current calendar/orga- For more information on these and cine, and a Master of Divinity degree Hour at 9 a.m. and fellowship time at nizer/journals along with a blank note- other activities, visit scotlib.org, e-mail from Drew University School of The- 11 a.m. All are welcome. book. They may wish to bring a bullet [email protected], call (908) 322- ology. He has served churches journal with grid/graph paper, but it is 5007, extension no. 204, or stop by the throughout Nebraska, Missouri, String Quartet Due not necessary. Space is limited, so Reference Desk. The Scotch Plains Pennsylvania and New Jersey. registration is required. Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Reverend Williams is a transfor- At Area Synagogue Scotch Plains adult resident Avenue, one block from Park Avenue in mational leader who is passionate SPRINGFIELD — La Bellezza cardholders can now schedule 30- the center of the township. about investing in the people of the Armonia String Quartet will perform church’s community. He believes in a variety of classical pieces during a connecting the messages of the Bible concert on Sunday, October 14, at 4 Garwood Hist. Comm. To to people’s daily lives today. Rever- p.m., at Temple Sha’arey Shalom. end Williams looks forward to get- Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at ting to know and growing in faith with the door. Children will be admitted at Columbia Bank Foundation Grant Rededicate Gurrieri Park the Westfield community. He and his $10 at all times. GARWOOD — The Garwood His- first female mayor and a long-serv- wife, Joyce, are the parents of 7-year- Temple Sha’arey Shalom is lo- Supports St. Joseph’s Univ. Med. Ctr. torical Committee will rededicate the ing public official of Garwood who old Julia and 4-year-old twins, Will- cated at 78 South Springfield Av- Georgiana Gurrieri Memorial Park at died in office in 1990 before her iam IV and James. enue, Springfield. To obtain tickets, FAIR LAWN — St. Joseph’s Uni- Center. Through Columbia Bank’s 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 29. term ended. She was first elected in The First United Methodist Church call the temple office at (973) 379- versity Medical Center, part of St. Employee Sponsored Giving Pro- The rain date is Sunday, September 1975, and served several years as a of Westfield is an open and diverse 5387. For further information, e-mail Joseph’s Health, is the latest re- gram, employees also nominate 30, also at 11 a.m. councilwoman. community striving to follow Jesus. [email protected] or visit cipient of a $75,000 grant from the local charitable organizations to The public is invited to this 25th The park, gazebo and monument Recognized for the Wesley Hall Facebook.com/shaarey or the Columbia Bank Foundation. The receive special Foundation dona- anniversary event. Located at the were built to commemorate her School for Young Children, Oratorio website shaarey.org. donated funds will be used to re- tions — St. Joseph’s Mental Health corner of Walnut Street and Fourth dedicated service to the residents Singers, a thriving community gar- place one of four heavily used Clinic received $1,000 and St. Avenue, the park is well known for of Garwood. After a brief cer- den and the town clock, its ministries Emergency Prep. To Mobile Intensive Care Unit Joseph’s Children’s Hospital re- its landscaping and gazebo erected emony, light refreshments will be include serving with the Free Meal (MICU) emergency vehicles. ceived a $500 donation. in 1993 to honor Mayor Gurrieri’s served. For further information, Program at the Covenant Church in Be Workshop Topic Pictured above in a special check Created to serve the needs of memory. contact the committee at Plainfield, donating to the Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS — In conjunc- presentation are Thomas J. Kemly, local communities, the Columbia Mayor Gurrieri was Garwood’s [email protected]. Food Pantry, active children’s and tion with September being Emergency President and CEO of Columbia Bank Foundation provides grants Preparedness Month, the Scotch Plains Bank; Kevin J. Slavin, President and and contributions to organizations Interiors So Lovely, You’ll Want to Stay Home Public Library will host a FEMA and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health; Amy recognized as tax-exempt under OEM Preparedness Workshop on Sun- Dupuis, Executive Director of the Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal day, September 30, at 1 p.m. Columbia Bank Foundation; Rich- Revenue Code. The Columbia Bank Think “Superior” For: Devin Kerins, FEMA (Federal ard Abbate, Senior Vice President, Foundation actively seeks to pro- Emergency Management Agency) Corporate Development Officer, and vide support in seven major areas: • Expert Consultation Services Preparedness Officer, and Dennis John Nickel, Director of the MICU. affordable housing programs, com- VanNatta, coordinator of the “We are pleased to be support- munity investment and economic • Space Planning / Room Layouts Scotch Plains Office of Emergency ing the compassionate efforts of development opportunities, finan- Management, will team up to pro- St. Joseph’s University Medical cial literacy and educational op- • Remodeling Services vide attendees with essential infor- Center,” said Thomas J. Kemly, portunities, health and human ser- • All Interior Related Products: mation to better prepare them- President and CEO. “This invest- vices, community sponsored selves, their families and their busi- ment will provide greater reliabil- events, food pantries, and the arts. Furniture Floor Coverings nesses for a disaster. They will dis- ity, reduced response times, and Special consideration is always Lighting Window Treatments cuss family emergency plans, fi- help serve the many patients St. given to programs that provide a nancial preparedness, disaster com- Joseph’s MICU treats each year.” measurable community impact. Accessorizing & Finishing Touches munication and community in- St. Joseph’s MICU responds to over For more information regarding the volvement. Registration is recom- 20,000 calls annually and treats Columbia Bank Foundation, please mended for this event. The pro- those suffering from strokes, heart visit ColumbiaBankOnline.com or gram will be repeated on Monday, attacks and other traumas. call Amy Dupuis at (201) 794-5629. October 1, at 7 p.m. Over the years, the Columbia Paid Bulletin Board For more information or to regis- Bank Foundation has partnered goleader.com/form/bulletin ter, go to scotlib.org, e-mail with St. Joseph’s, both in Paterson [email protected], call (908) 322- and at St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, ASID allied 5007, extension no. 204, or stop by Center, supporting health care ser- We’ll Help You Phone: 908.232.3875 the Reference Desk. The Scotch Plains vices and life-saving capabilities. Public Library is located at 1927 In the past, Foundation grants have Get Your Business www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com Bartle Avenue, one block from Park supported the “St. Joseph’s is the Avenue in the center of the township. Future” capital campaign, pur- in the Spotlight! chased a new emergency defibril- lator, and helped to fund the devel- 908-232-4407 opment of the state-of-the-art Neu- goleader.com/form/bulletin roscience Surgical and Treatment

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 20, 2018 Page 7 Center For Hope Auxiliary Library Events to Showcase Announces Fashion Show Music, Fitness and Author SCOTCH PLAINS — Tickets are 50/50 drawing and a chance to win WESTFIELD — The Westfield calisthenics to provide a complete now on sale for the Center for Hope the “Gift Card Apron” worth more Memorial Library will present three workout in an hour. Participants Hospice and Palliative Care than $900 in various gift cards. programs in September, concerning should bring a mat or towel, and Auxiliary’s 21st Annual Fashion Tickets for the fashion show are the music of Harry Warren, Cardio- hand weights for toning the upper Show and Luncheon to be held on $65 and can be purchased by call- vascular/Toning Exercises, and the body, if desired. Librarian/fitness Sunday, October 21. The event will ing Elaine Pisano at (732) 359- local author of “Rough Animals.” enthusiast Mary Piekarski will lead be hosted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7362. Information also can be ob- The library is located at 550 East the class. Participants can sign up the Pines Manor, located at 2085 tained at the Hope Chest, located Broad Street. for one, two or three sessions. Lincoln Highway, Edison. at 26 Prospect Street, Westfield. On Monday, September 24, at 7 “Rough Animals” author Rae Each year this event is attended All proceeds from the fashion p.m., vocalist Diane Cypkin, Ph.D., DelBianco will visit the library on by approximately 400 women, show directly benefit the Center will present the music and tell the Wednesday, September 26, at 7 p.m. many who have returned year after For Hope Hospice and Palliative story of Harry Warren. Unlike any She will speak about her book and year to enjoy the fashions, lun- Care, located at 1900 Raritan Road, other composer, Warren had nearly the process of writing and getting cheon, prizes, raffles and camara- Scotch Plains. The center offers two dozen number-one hits, includ- published. derie. The fashions this year will end-of-life care to terminally ill ing “Forty-Second Street,” “Chatta- Growing up in Bucks County, Pa., be offered by Lord & Taylor. Mu- patients and also palliative care to nooga Choo Choo” and “The More I Ms. Delbianco began raising livestock sic and commentary throughout the patients with chronic conditions at See You.” at age 8 and founded a beef cattle event will again be provided by two inpatient centers in Scotch Ms. Cypkin is a professor in the operation at 14. She attended Duke “DJ Nick at Nite.” Plains and Elizabeth and also in a Media, Communications and Visual University on a Robertson Scholar- Among the highlights of the af- patient’s home. Arts Department of Dyson College ship, and later attended Curtis Brown’s ternoon is the 100 baskets that are Each year the Auxiliary raises funds of Arts and Sciences at Pace Univer- novel-writing course in London. She donated by the Auxiliary member- through various fundraisers and also sity. She has presented one-woman has lived in Mountainside for the past ship and friends and are raffled off through its thrift store, the Hope Chest shows about Molly Picon and the four years with her 88-year-old grand- during the event. There also is a in Westfield. New Auxiliary mem- songs of World War II at the library mother in order to write. Grand Raffle which will award a bers are always welcome. For infor- and throughout the tri-state area. Her The music and the author talk are $2,000 Visa Gift Card, a 55-inch mation, visit the Hope Chest, call the accompanist, Lena Panfilova, is a open to Westfield Memorial Library smart TV and a $500 ShopRite Gift store at (908) 233-9973 or visit the graduate of the Moscow Conserva- and MURAL cardholders. MURAL Card. Additionally, there will be a center’s website, centerforhope.com. tory. She has performed as a col- cardholders belong to the 44 librar- laborative pianist with many musi- ies that are part of the Middlesex cians and has given numerous solo Union Reciprocal Agreement Librar- Library Slates Discussions Jack Browning and Alyssa Donovan-Browning and chamber concerts in Russia, ies. Interested persons are invited to across Europe and in America. visit the Westfield Memorial Library The popular Cardio/Toning Exer- website, wmlnj.org, and click on the On ‘Great American Read’ cise Series will return on Tuesdays, “About Us” tab to see if their library SCOTCH PLAINS — The Great the airing of the episode “Heroes” on Ms. Alyssa Joy Donovan Weds September 25, October 2 and Octo- is a MURAL participant. To register American Read (TGAR) is now hit- September 25 at 7 p.m. on PBS. Reg- ber 9, at 7 p.m. Registration is lim- for either program, visit wmlnj.org ting its stride, both on PBS and at the istration is not required for these dis- ited but is now open to Westfield and click on the Online Calendar, or Scotch Plains Public Library. PBS cussions. Light refreshments will be resident cardholders and MURAL call (908) 789-4090, option 0. will air new episodes about TGAR served. Jackson Wayne Browning patrons. Designed for beginners to every Tuesday at 8 p.m. through Oc- Programming for TGAR is offered experienced exercisers, this class Discussion Group Open as part of a grant from the American Ms. Alyssa Donovan, the daugh- poem entitled “The Blue Door.” combines low-impact aerobics with tober 23. The library, which was one ter of Harold and Lesia Donovan of 50 public libraries nationwide to Library Association and PBS. More The parents of the groom hosted To Singles 55-Plus information about The Great Ameri- of Clark, N.J., was married on Sat- a rehearsal dinner the evening be- WESTFIELD — Single people age receive a grant from PBS and the urday, June 2, to Jack Browning, American Library Association, has can Read, including how to vote for fore the wedding at Le Fond in Prayer to 55-plus are invited to meet for lively favorite titles, can be found at pbs.org/ the son of James and Robin Brown- Greenpoint, Brooklyn. discussion on a myriad of topics on planned several programs including ing of Westfield, N.J. The Blessed Virgin discussions related to each episode greatamericanread. Immediately following the post Sundays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28, The afternoon ceremony took (Never known to fail) and the books that were highlighted For more information, go to wedding brunch at Threes Brew- from 9 to 10 a.m., on the lower level of place at Colony Studios in Oh most beautiful Flower of therein. scotlib.org, e-mail ing in Greenpoint, the couple em- the First Baptist Church of Westfield. Greenpoint, Brooklyn, with Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, The first discussion will be held on [email protected], call (908) 322- barked on an extended honeymoon This nondenominational group en- Alyssa’s childhood friend, Dan Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Friday, September 21, at 10 a.m., 5007, extension no. 204, or stop by beginning in Paris, circling the east- joys a continental breakfast followed Nguyen, officiating. Mother of the Son of God, Im- following the airing of “Who Am I?” the Reference Desk. The Scotch Plains ern section of France, and ending by engaging conversation every Sun- Alyssa’s father walked her down maculate Virgin, assist me in my on September 18 on PBS. The second Public Library is located at 1927 in Barcelona. The couple resides day. A $2 donation is requested. The the aisle to an acoustic version of necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help discussion will be held on Thursday, Bartle Avenue, one block from Park in Greenpoint with their rescue cat, First Baptist Church is located at 170 “Always” by Erasure. The bride me! Show me herein you are my September 27, at 7 p.m., following Avenue in the center of the township. Harley John. Elm Street. For more information, wore an off-the-shoulder, custom mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of call (908) 686-0563. designed white Tina Tandon high- SP-F Historical Soc. God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Fishing Derby Is Saturday low gown featuring black lace ac- I humbly beseech you from the Pool-Fitness Center cents, and wore a crown of sunflow- Plans ‘Show and Tell’ bottom of my heart to succor me in ers to honor her Ukrainian heritage. SCOTCH PLAINS — The season this necessity. There are none who Holding Registration For Special-Needs People She carried a bouquet of yellow opener of the Historical Society of can withstand your power. Show CRANFORD — The Cranford roses and sunflowers. She changed Scotch Plains and Fanwood on Tues- me herein you are my mother. Oh Pool and Fitness Center has an- COUNTY — The Union County The fishing derby is open to all into a black floral embroidered day, September 25, will be the plat- Mary, conceived without sin, pray nounced that registration for its 2018- Board of Chosen Freeholders invites ages. Chairs and fishing poles will be Pronovias dress for the reception. form for some local historians to for us who have recourse to thee. 2019 Winter/Conversion Member- residents to participate in the Fall provided but participants are wel- Deanna Kazalski was matron of “show and tell” recent acquisitions Holy Mother, I place this cause in ships is ongoing at the Centennial Fishing Derby for People with Spe- come to bring their own. The rain honor for her sister. College room- by the Osborn Cannonball House your hands (3x). Avenue Complex. Registration for cial Needs taking place this Satur- date for this event is Sunday, Septem- mate, Kenda Svoboda, was maid of Museum in Scotch Plains, such as a Holy Spirit, You who solve all both Cranford residents and non-resi- day, September 22, at Echo Lake ber 23, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. honor. High school friend Michael reflector oven and a bed warmer. problems, light all roads so that I dents is done in person. Park in Mountainside. This event is Pre-registration is required for Kurtz was man of honor, while Leena Members of the community are may attain my goal. You who gave Registration and picture identifi- free of charge and runs from 10 a.m. this event. To register or to learn Meola and Quinn Curtis, friends of invited to bring their own antiques, me the divine gift to forgive and cation hours are as follow: Monday until 1 p.m. about other events planned by the the couple, were bridesmaids. pictures, stories and memories to forget all evil against me and that in and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; “This is a wonderful way to cel- Office for People with Special Russ Browning, brother of the share. They can even try to stump all instances in my life You are with Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 ebrate the last days of warmer Needs, visit ucnj.org/opsn-reg or groom, was best man. Serving as other attendees with unusual items. me. I want in this short prayer to p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and weather in our parks,” said Free- call (908) 527-4781. groomsmen were Charles Cary, This meeting is free and open to thank You as I confirm once again Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. holder Chairman Sergio Granados. The Office for People with Special Nick Dougert and Ross Kettleson, everyone, and guests are welcome. that I never want to be separated Summer members must register “We invite residents young and old Needs partners with community cen- friends of the groom. It will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Shady from You in eternal glory. Thank before Wednesday, October 31, to to come and enjoy the outdoors at ters, schools, colleges, YMCAs, busi- Leena Meola read a self-composed Rest Scotch Hills Country Club, you for your mercy towards me receive the discounted fee when con- this fun event.” nesses, support organizations and located at 820 Jerusalem Road and and mine. Amen. verting summer to annual member- The Newark Bait and Fly Casting volunteer groups to present recre- the corner of Plainfield Avenue in Say this prayer on three con- ship. The winter season begins on Club will co-sponsor the fishing derby ation programs at county facilities as LEADER/TIMES Scotch Plains. Refreshments will secutive days. Publish this prayer Monday, September 24. and will provide a hot dog lunch as well as locations in various munici- follow the program. For further in- after the favor is granted. For more information, visit well as organizing contests. Prizes palities. Programs are for ages 5 CLASSIFIED ADS PAY formation, call Connie Klock at M.K. cranfordnj.org or call the Swim Pool will be awarded to participants. through adult. (908) 232-9489. Utility at (908) 709-7260.

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Annette, of Westfield, N.J., Marie Westfield Recreation Department. as Soccer, T-Ball, Lacrosse and Multi- Marie was born in Maddera and her husband, Edna McGraham Szeliga, 98, of ber 19, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Adults are invited to participate in a Sports are offered for ages 2 to 11. Carbondale, Pa., on Baker, of Cranford, N.J., Fanwood died on Sunday, Septem- Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Tai Chi program on Tuesdays at 10 The following “Parent & Me” classes March 29, 1930 to Maria and Terry Shapiro and her ber 16, 2018, at the Au- Street, Westfield. Edna’s a.m. and an Aerobics and More Fit- are offered as well: Rockness Music and Natale Imbalzano. husband, David, of Cedar tumn Lake Health Care funeral mass will be at 10 ness Class on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. (ages 6 months to 4 years), PreK She was the second old- Grove, N.J. Marie’s Center in Berkeley a.m. today, Thursday, Sep- Individuals may try the class for free Drawing (Pre-kindergarten through est child in a close family grandchildren were her Heights. tember 20, 2018, at the on Monday, September 24. For infor- Kindergarten), Pre-School Jr. Scien- of 11 siblings. Marie was pride and joy: Michael Born in the Bronx, Holy Trinity Catholic mation, call the recreation depart- tists (ages 3 to 5) and Sport Classes. married on November 3, (Kerri), Patrick, Connor, N.Y., to William and Church in Westfield. In- ment at (908) 789-4080. For details on all programs, check the 1951 to her beloved hus- Kate (David), Maura, Catherine Fitzgerald terment will follow at Saint The department also will offer Adult “Rec Room” Fall Brochure viewable band, Jerry Farley, with Andrew, Julia (Francis), McGraham, Edna Gertrude Cemetery in Tennis for beginner and intermediate on the town website. whom she celebrated 56 Elizabeth, Leanne, Aryn moved to Westfield in Colonia. Please go to levels on Thursdays and Sundays start- Additionally, the recreation depart- years of marriage before (Naoko), Joshua and 1956, then later to www.grayfuneralhomes.com ing at the end of September. Addition- ment is presenting two Certification his death in 2008. Daniel, and great-grand- Fanwood in 2006. She to offer condolences. ally, Pickleball will be featured on courses. The first is an American Red Marie and Jerry’s fam- children, Wyatt and was a longtime member Edna was preceded in Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Space is limited. Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid ily of four children has Shiori. Marie is also sur- of the Holy Trinity Edna Szeliga death by her husband, Jo- For senior residents, the depart- with CPR/AED course. This course grown over the years to Marie C. Farley vived by her siblings: sis- Catholic Church, where seph Szeliga, and is sur- ment offers year-round Senior Trans- will be held on Saturday, October 20, include spouses, grand- ters, Genevieve, she had been active with the Ro- vived by seven children, Roseanne portation for medical appointments from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The second children, and great-grandchildren. Josephine, Anne, Terry and Carmel, sary Society. Edna was a volunteer Eakin (Thomas), Catherine Ambos and shopping. Interested persons are course, Safe Sitters Essentials with Marie and Jerry moved to eight differ- and brothers, Tony, John and Ralph. at Runnells Hospital, and had (Paul), Christopher Szeliga (Marcella), encouraged to register now. For de- CPR Babysitters Training class, is for ent homes in four states during their Her companion and caregiver, Maria worked as a clerk at the former Timothy Szeliga (Maggie), Barbara tails on each program listed, visit the teens. It will be held on Saturday, marriage, and they made and retained Rosakova, filled Marie’s last years Leader Store in Westfield. A vora- McNamara, Justin Szeliga and Paul department website, westfieldnj.gov/ November 3, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. a long list of friends with whom they with care, love and dignity. Marie cious reader, she loved knitting and Szeliga; 11 grandchildren; eight great- recreation. Pre-registration is required to attend shared good times and memories over was a cousin, aunt, great-aunt and doing The New York Times Cross- grandchildren, and one great-great After School Enrichment programs both classes. the years. Marie was fond of socializ- godmother to her many relatives, word Puzzle. grandchild. for kids include Fashion Design/Sew- For additional information, to view ing and participated in various com- nieces and nephews. Visitation was Wednesday, Septem- September 20, 2018 ing, Jr. Bakers, Jr. Scientists, the Fall Brochure or to register for a munity groups. Visitation services were held at Cartooning, Dining Etiquette, Social program/class, visit westfieldnj.gov/ Marie will be remembered by all Dooley Colonial Funeral Home in Etiquette and Lego-Engineering. recreation. Interested persons also can who knew her for her loving ways, her Westfield, N.J., on Wednesday, Sep- Classes are scheduled to start the end visit the department’s FaceBook page, kindness, and her beautiful smile. tember 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. A funeral College Women’s Club Set of September. Kids can participate FaceBook.com/WestfieldRecreation, Marie was an active and devoted mem- mass will be held at St. Helen’s Church this fall in Tennis, Fencing and a or contact the Westfield Recreation ber of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic in Westfield, N.J., today, Thursday, variety of Fall Sports programs, as Department at 425 East Broad Street, Church in Westfield. Marie shared her September 20, at 11:15 a.m. Marie’s To Commence 86th Year well as weekly United Soccer Acad- Westfield, at (908) 789-4080 or by e- faith through service in various pro- burial will take place on Friday, Sep- CRANFORD — The College of the significance of wills, durable emy Soccer classes and weekly USSI mail at [email protected]. grams and sang soprano in the adult tember 21, at St. Rose Cemetery in Women’s Club of Cranford will hold power of attorney and advance di- choir for almost 40 years. Marie’s Carbondale, Pa. Memorial gifts in its first meeting of the 2018-2019 rectives also will be addressed. faith was unflagging and her daily Marie’s memory can be made to the year on Monday, October 8. This The meeting will be held at the prayers and devotions have provided Parish Community of St. Helen, care meeting will mark the start of the First Presbyterian Church, located countless blessings to her family, of the Helping Hands and Hearts Pro- College Club’s 86th year of provid- at 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford. friends, and those in need for decades. gram, 1600 Rahway Avenue, ing scholarships to Cranford’s col- It will begin at 7 p.m. with refresh- Marie was predeceased by her sis- Westfield, N.J. 07090. lege-bound students, both young ments followed by the guest speaker. ter, Frances, and brother, Frank. Marie September 20, 2018 men and women. The meeting is open to the public. Nicholas A. Giuditta III, Attorney All Cranford women who are at Law and former deputy mayor of graduates of a four-year college or Westfield Seniors Can Get Cranford (2000), will be the guest university are invited to join the speaker at the upcoming meeting. club. Meetings are held on the sec- Mr. Giuditta will discuss the recent ond Monday of each month. For Free Pass to School Events changes in New Jersey’s Estate Tax more information about becoming laws and how it impacts estate plan- a member, call Janet Collins at (908) WESTFIELD — The Westfield entrance fees, such as Westfield High ning for many families. A discussion 653-1452. Public School District is once again School musicals, matinee perfor- providing a senior citizens’ “Golden mances of plays and certain concerts. Pass” to Westfield residents age 65 The pass also will be accepted at Imagine Joins Charity Day and older to attend many school-spon- Westfield High School athletic events sored events for free. with the exception of those organized The pass will provide free admis- by the county and NJSIAA. Of Cantor Fitzgerald sion to events that normally collect Westfield residents 65 years and MOUNTAINSIDE — Each year loved one with a terminal or chronic older can obtain the Golden Pass, on or around September 11, Cantor illness. Concurrent groups are avail- Climate Mobilization about the size of a credit card, in the Fitzgerald and its affiliates, BGC able for parents and guardians, and To Be Sierra Topic Business Office of the Westfield Partners and GFI Group, in conjunc- for young adults ages 18 to 30. Sup- Board of Education, located in Room tion with the Cantor Fitzgerald Re- port groups meet on weekday nights CELEBRATING THE CONSTITUTION...Members of the Westfield Chap- AREA — The Sierra Club Loantaka 101 on the first floor of 302 Elm lief Fund, commemorate their 658 for an hour and a half. Dinner is ter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meet with Mayor Group will present Michael Watson, Street, Westfield. A list of popular friends and colleagues and 61 provided prior to the group meeting. Shelley Brindle on the evening of September 4 as she signed the Constitution an organizer for The Climate Mobili- scheduled events in the school calen- Eurobrokers employees who per- To schedule an orientation for one- Week Proclamation. This proclaims the week of September 17 to 23 as zation (TCM) Hoboken Chapter, at its dar also will be provided. For more ished on September 11, 2001, by self or one’s family or for more infor- Constitution Week, which commemorates the signing of the landmark docu- meeting on Wednesday, October 10. information on the program, call (908) distributing 100 percent of their glo- mation, call Imagine at (908) 264- ment. Pictured, from left to right, are: Janet Heeney, Liane Heeney with her In 2017, TCM Hoboken helped 789-4414 or (908) 789-4463. bal revenues on Charity Day to the 3100 or e-mail [email protected]. daughter, Brynleigh, Lynda Heeney, chapter recording secretary; Gayle pass a bipartisan city council resolu- Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and Lechner, chapter chaplain; Barbara Benko, chapter regent; Mayor Brindle tion calling for the city of Hoboken to Blood Drive to Be selected charities around the world. and Lisa Kane, chapter registrar. recognize the climate emergency, This year, Imagine was selected to pledge to attempt carbon neutrality Held on Saturday participate, and welcomed actress by 2027, and conduct a city-wide SPRINGFIELD — The American Kimiko Glenn of “Orange is the New Kenilworth Hist. Society greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Red Cross and Saint James the Apostle Black” as its celebrity ambassador. Mr. Watson will discuss TCM, the Parish will co-sponsor a blood drive “We are so grateful to Cantor and to Offers ‘Painting Nights’ progress being made in Hoboken, this Saturday, September 22, from 9 Kimiko for saying yes to our request to how it was accomplished, and update a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place in the participate in the day on behalf of KENILWORTH — The Kenilworth admission price. Participants are attendees on its status. Saint James the Apostle School gym- Imagine,” said Mary Robinson, Imag- Historical Society will again present a asked to arrive by 6:15 p.m. and are The meeting will take place from nasium, located at 41 South Spring- ine executive director. “Year after year, series of “Painting Nights” with resi- invited to bring food and beverages. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Library of the field Avenue, Springfield. 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Parents, students, and local commu- All American Chris Herren, a bas- nities are welcome to attend this spe- ketball legend from Fall River, Mas- cial event. sachusetts, who played for the Bos- Donations are being accepted in ton Celtics will be sharing his story of advance or payable at the door. Checks substance abuse with the local com- should be made payable to: The Town munity. Chris will discuss how he of Westfield: Municipal Alliance/ overcame obstacles; he will take the WHS Dream Team, and mailed to audience on a journey regarding his 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ life story, his struggles with substance 07090. GREEN THUMB...Tamaques Elementary School principal David Duelks stands abuse, and where he is now today. The event is being sponsored by in front of the new garden sign provided by the Parent-Teacher Organization. VOLUNTEER WINS SCHOLARSHIP...Pictured, left to right, are: Patricia He has changed his entire life and Westfield, Clark & Cranford Buckridee of the Scotch Plain Rescue Squad accepting the Gail Lawrence puts sobriety and family first. Chris Muncipal Alliances, WHS Dream Memorial Scholarship award on behalf of her daughter, Karolyn Buckridee; shares this in his memoir, “Basketball Team, and the Albert Anthony Kayal recipient Elena Andreou of the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps; and Junkie”, and was in the Emmy-nomi- Foundation Green Thumbs Abound at EMSCNJ Treasurer and Gail Lawrence Scholarship Committee Chair Ken Weinberg. Westfield Public Schools WESTFIELD -- The fall harvest Farmers Market on Friday, Septem- Buckridee Receives Gail was bountiful at Tamaques Elemen- ber 7, offering the freshly picked tary School in Westfield, as the bounty to students and their families Lawrence Scholarship school’s youngest learners recently at the end of the day. pitched in to pick tomatoes, peppers, Nearby, in preparation for last week’s AREA – The EMS Council of New is studying Medicine at the American radishes, kale, basil and other veg- start of a new school year, Westfield Jersey (EMSCNJ) has awarded six University of Antigua, College of etables and herbs for some first grade High School (WHS) band members Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholar- Medicine. garden fun. Matt Ackerman, Sofia Lemberg, Sam ships this year to graduate students Other recipients are: A new garden sign, courtesy of the Sherman and Madeline Ripper pitched who are EMSCNJ-affiliated volun- Elena Andreou, Glen Rock Volun- Tamaques Parent-Teacher Organiza- in to help WHS PTSO landscape com- teers pursuing medical-related ca- teer Ambulance Corps. tion (PTO), appropriately states “Plant mittee member Suzanne Sherman reers. The $1,000 grant was estab- Brett Biebelberg, Springfield First Smiles, Grow Laughter, Harvest spruce up the WHS sign with brightly lished in memory of Lawrence, a Aid Squad. Love!” And members of the PTO colored chryrsanthemums and other mobile intensive care nurse, advanced Jennifer Bruckstein, Berkeley garden crew held a complimentary greenery. practice nurse and educator with Heights Volunteer First Aid Squad Rutgers University. and Long Hill First Aid Squad. The 2018 recipients include Shyam Kurian, Montgomery EMS. Karolyn Buckridee, Scotch Plains Akshay Reddy, Morganville First Literacy Tutoring Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fanwood Rescue Aid & Rescue Squad. Squad. Ms. Buckridee graduated The 89-year-old nonprofit Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School EMSCNJ/New Jersey State First Aid Registration is Open in 2010, and earned a bachelor’s de- Council represents 20,000 volunteers AREA — Literacy New Jersey’s as sample instructional materials and gree in Classics (Ancient History) affiliated with 250+ EMS agencies MERIT SCHOLAR SEMIFINALISTS...Susan Swenson, pictured center, Direc- (LNJ) Tutor Training Program con- activities. tor of College Counseling at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison, an- sists of six workshops, which will There is a $45 non-refundable reg- from Rutgers University in 2014. She throughout the Garden State. nounced that W+H seniors Ayush Menon of Scotch Plains and Sanjna Patel of Edison have been named semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship provide trainees with the tools and istration fee to cover the cost of books SPFHS Announces Spring 2018 Program. A Letter of Commendation was presented to these scholastically strategies necessary for working with and materials. talented seniors in front of the Upper School student body on September 13. adults in one of three categories: En- For more information, or to regis- glish as a second language, high school ter, please call Literacy New Jersey at Track Team Outstanding Year equivalency and basic skills. Regis- (908) 486-1777 or email SCOTCH PLAINS -- The 2018 of Education recognized these track Semifinalists for the 2019 tration is now open for its Fall 2018 [email protected]. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School athletes who provided a spark for the Tutor Training classes. Varsity Spring Track Team continued entire Spring Track Team to improve The six required sessions will take Local Students Receive to have an outstanding year. Indi- their performances. Led by Head National Merit Scholarships place at various locations on: Thurs- vidual athletes, as well as relay teams, Coaches Rich McGriff and Jeff day, September 27, from 7 to 9:30 Univ. of R.I. Degrees earned championship at the County Koegle with the support of Assistant AREA — Semifinalists in the 2019 cation, in which they provide infor- p.m., Tuesday, October 2, from 7 to AREA – At the University of Rhode and Conference levels and advanced Coaches Alli Neidig, Dan Doherty, National Merit Scholarship Program mation about the Semifinalist’s aca- 9:30 p.m., Thursday, October 4, from Island’s 132nd Commencement on to the State Group Finals. Peter Kane, Jonathan Stack and Ken who attend high school have been demic record, participation in school 7 to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, The 4 x 100 team of Justin Sanders, Hernandez exhibited outstanding tal- announced on September 12. The fol- and community activities, demon- from 7 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Octo- about 3,300 undergraduate and 750 Jacob Leigh, Kyle Estivene and ent, dedication and teamwork through lowing area students have been named strated leadership abilities, employ- ber 13, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, graduate students became the Dwight Laylor ran a North II Group the season. semifinalists: ment, and honors and awards re- Wednesday, November 7, from 7 to University’s newest alumni. The fol- IV best time of 42.34 earning a North Ethan Haughey, Cranford High ceived. 9:30 p.m. lowing students from the area gradu- II Group IV Sectional Title. WF Students Make School; Scotch Plains-Fanwood High A Semifinalist must have an out- After completing the training ses- ated from the University of Rhode Trinity Hart set a school record in School: Joshua Venick, Lucy Zhang; standing academic record through- sions, tutors are matched with a small Island: the Long Jump of 18’ 1.75" earning Wash. U. Dean’s List Ian Cheung, Homeschool, Scotch out high school, be endorsed and rec- group of students from the growing Brittany Bryant, of Westfield, re- the Watchung Conference and Union WESTFIELD — The following stu- Plains; Mara Rao, Academy for Al- ommended by a high school official, waiting list of adults who need to ceived a Bachelor of Science, Kinesi- County Interscholastic Athletic Con- dents have been named to the Dean’s lied Health Sciences, Scotch Plains; write an essay, and earn SAT scores improve their literacy skills. Tutors ology, Cum Laude. ference Championship and qualified List for the spring 2018 semester at Academy for Information Technol- that confirm the student’s earlier per- meet with their students in a public Julia Jane Penczak, of Westfield, as a top five Long Jumper for the Washington University in St. Louis. ogy, Scotch Plains: Sean Hough, formance on the qualifying test. place, usually a Union County li- received a Bachelor of Science, Hu- Group IV Meet. Gabby Bleich recently graduated Eshita Kar, Jordan Phillips, Anvik brary, for two hours each week. New man Development and Family Stud- Ben Fleischer qualified for the from the university’s College of Arts Reddy; Westfield High School: Aus- volunteers are asked to make a com- ies Bachelor of Arts, English, Magna Group IV Championship as a 3200- & Sciences. tin Chen, Madeline Reynders, Ed- Fennick of WF Earns mitment of at least 50 hours. Cum Laude. meter competitor after winning the Marina DeCotiis is enrolled in the ward Xing, Zachary Youssef; Union LNJ provides ongoing supervision Nicole Silverman, of Scotch Plains, Watchung Conference and Union university’s John M. Olin School of County Magnet High School, Scotch Pace Dean’s List and support to tutors in the form of received a Bachelor of Arts, Psychol- County Interscholastic Athletic Con- Business. Plains: Massimo Del Pizzo, Gayatri WESTFIELD -- Pace University, free Professional Development work- ogy, Magna Cum Laude. ference Championship with times of Catherine King is enrolled in the Ganesan, Daniel Matlin, Michael Dyson College of Arts and Sciences shops on specific topics such as Health Tyler Preston Sorrentino, of Scotch 9:41.89 and 9:36.70. university’s College of Arts & Sciences. Matlin, Neil Mehta, Caitlin Moy, located in Westchester N.Y. awarded Literacy, Learning Disabilities, and Plains, received a Bachelor of Arts, Jacob Leigh continued his personal Lydia Seaman recently graduated Varun Sangal, Jennifer Schug, Yueling a Certificate of Achievement for the ESL Conversation and Small Group Computer Science. success by qualifying for the Group from the university’s Sam Fox School Xu. Deans List-Spring 2018 to Allison R. Instruction. IV Meet in the 200 M Dash and of Design & Visual Arts. National Merit Scholar winners will Fennik of 108 Marion Avenue, Volunteers must be at least 18-years BE WISE earned the Union County Interscho- To qualify for the Dean’s List in the be announced beginning in April Westfield. old, able to speak and read English and lastic Athletic Conference Champi- Sam Fox School, students must earn 2019. and willing to tutor in Union County. onship in the 200 M Dash by running a semester grade point average of 3.5 To become a Finalist, the Semifi- The training will provide volunteers ADVERTISE a time of 22.11 seconds. or above and be enrolled in at least 14 nalist and his or her high school must goleader.com/subscribe with techniques and strategies for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board graded units. submit a detailed scholarship appli- working with adult learners, as well goleader.com/form/bulletin

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By ALEX LOWE Tozier Field on the campus of this game, no question,” said Westfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Watchung Hills High School. Junior Head Coach Jim DeSarno. “We made Fresh off having their 37-game win Quarterback Hank Shapiro threw three a few first game mistakes that we streak snapped by Linden in its sea- touchdown passes on the night. Jun- worked on in practice. We talked about son opener, the Westfield High School ior running back Tim Alliegro rushed being selfless and putting the team football team bounced back nicely for 165 yards on 19 carries and caught first and it kind of showed up in the with a solid, 27-13 victory over one of Shapiro’s touchdown passes. performance tonight.” Watchung Hills on September, 14 at “It was a tough week heading into CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING HER KNEE ON THE BALL...Blue Devil Jane Sullivan, No. 7, gets her knee on the ball to keep it away from Cougar Jackie Smith, No. 24. The Cranford Cougars defeated the Blue Devils, 4-1, at Kehler Stadium on September 13. AMBROSIO, WILLIAMSON, BUTLER, KORZENESKI SCORE Cougars Pounce on Blue Devils Early in Girls Soccer Clash, 4-1

By DAVID B. CORBIN out of, which led to a 4-1 Cranford “I don’t even know what to say Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougar victory at Gary Kehler Sta- right now. It was a fantastic game. It Senior Sofia Ambrosio connected dium in Westfield on September 13. was fun to watch. They had fun, which on a penalty kick one minute into the Senior Kenzie Butler added a third is most important to me as coach. game then senior Lauren Williamson goal late in the first half then fresh- When they have fun, they play well drilled in a shot two minutes later to man Riley Korzeneski added another and they work hard, it’s great to be a Dale Horton for The Westfield Leader and The Times provide a deep hole for the eighth- goal early in the second half before part of,” Cougar Head Coach Andrew SUCCESSFUL EVENING IN THE AIR...Blue Devil junior quarterback Hank Shapiro, No. 10, passed for three touchdowns ranked Westfield High School Lady Blue Devil junior Mikaela Buoscio Gagliardo expressed. in the game against the Watchung Hills Warriors on September 14. The Blue Devils defeated the Warriors, 27-13. Blue Devils, who were unable to climb scored late in the half. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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PUBLICATION RODRIQUEZ NETS 2 GOALS; ABDELLA, FUFARO ASSIST SPF Raider Soccer Boys Down Plainfield Cardinal Boys, 2-0 By ALEX LOWE turned away multiple Raider shots on back season, had little trouble de- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times goal as the two familiar foes went to fending the two-goal lead the rest of Freshman Tommy Rodriguez the intermission tied at 0-0. Rodriguez the way. While Plainfield’s goal- scored two second-half goals to spark finished with 13 saves for Plainfield. keeper was under siege throughout the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High The Raiders drew first blood the contest, Raider goalkeeper Dan School boys soccer team to a 2-0 quickly after the break. Tommy Coyle did not break a sweat. The victory over the Plainfield Cardinals Rodriguez broke the scoreless stale- Raiders had 17 shots on goal com- on September 11 in Scotch Plains. It mate with his first goal that came in pared to two for Plainfield. Cardinal was the first career varsity start for the 41st minute. Teammate Zidan keeper Juan Pablo Rodriguez was Rodriguez and he made his presence Abdella assisted on the play. kept quite busy earning his 13 saves. felt in a big way. Plainfield came into “I feel like it gave us the momen- The win improved the Raider record the game with a 1-0 record after hav- tum and helped us to stay in the game to 3-0 on the season ahead of a huge ing defeated Morris Catholic in its after a frustrating first half,” said showdown against border rival season opener. Rodriguez. “It was a re-direct and I Westfield waiting on Saturday. The “Everyone was super positive to- just kind of let it hit my foot and it expectations are high for the Raiders more photos at goleader.com day,” said Rodriguez. “I’m used to went into the goal.” this season and their Head Coach starting when I play soccer, so I really Rodriguez scored his second goal Tom Breznitsky is not shrinking away Ballyhoo Sports wasn’t feeling nervous about it. of the game in the 69th minute. He from the challenge. Against a team like Plainfield, they received an assist from Alvaro Furfaro. “We’ve got twenty-three kids back are very physical, so you have to play “I saw the ball coming down and and we have the best freshman in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the game a little faster so that does not I went to go hit it, I was just really state and possibly the fastest in the BACK HANDSPRING ON THE BEAM...Cougar Erin Infante performs a back handspring on the balance beam during the become a factor.” hoping I could connect with it,” said state,” said veteran Scotch Plains- meet with the Blue Devils on September 12. The Cougars set a CHS record with a 110.375-102.875 win over Westfield. Scotch Plains-Fanwood dominated Rodriguez. “And when I did, I just Fanwood Head Coach Breznitsky. “I play in the first half but had nothing to sort of watched it as it rolled past don’t have any reason not to expect IOSSO, INFANTE, MARKASE TAKE 1-2-3 IN ALL-AROUND show for it as the visiting Cardinals the goal.” wins out of this team.” got a strong effort in goal from Juan Scotch Plains-Fanwood, a veteran Plainfield 0 0 0 Pablo Rodriguez. The lanky junior team that is poised for a bounce Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 2 2 Cougars Top Blue Devils; Set Cougars Pounce on Blue Devils in Soccer Clash CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CHS Record in Gymnastics Additionally, the victory cracked a now,” Coach Gagliardo expressed. “I Now with the hole so deep and the 42-game unbeaten streak by the Blue am through the roof!” Blue Devils in it, the Cougar attack Devils, who have not lost a game The 0-1-1 Blue Devils never seemed force remained in charge, had four By DAVID B. CORBIN around at 36.5 and senior Gabby recording an 8.4 on the balance beam Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Markase took third all-around at and a 9.1 on the floor exercise and since November of 2015. The Lady to get momentum on their side as the corner kicks in the half and added a Fantastic performances across the 35.275. Senior Maddy Larrabee was placing second on the uneven bars Blue Devils finished 15-0-5 in 2017, Cougars went on an attack from the third goal when Murray set up Butler board from, especially, a very experi- fifth all-around at 33.975. Senior with a 9.075 after hitting her toe-front 19-0-2 last year and had a tie this opening whistle. Only 1:09 ticked off on her goal with 3:35 on the clock. enced senior squad catapulted the Catherine Blowe added additional dismount. season entering the showdown with the clock and the Blue Devils were “I saw Maggie beat the girl on the Cranford High School gymnastics impetus competing in three events For the Blue Devils on vault, the 3-1 Cougars. called for a handball in the box. right side as she always does. Lauren team to an impressive 110-375- and placing second in one of them and Fernandez recorded an 8.9, followed 102.875 victory over the visiting third in the other two. by Erin Petrie at 8.75, Bachman at Westfield Blue Devils on September “We had a 110.375 which is a new 8.7, Amanda Lee at 8.65 and Ashley 12. Not only was it an impressive school record. We have nine return- Amman at 8.45. Lee scored an 8.2 on early-season victory but the team to- ing girls, six of which are seniors that bars followed by Julia Singer at 8.0, tal also established a new Cranford have seen competition. Catherine Fernandez at 7.9 and Bachman at High School record for the Cougars, Blowe got into the lineup on floor. 7.75. On beam, Bella Cana scored an who have been ranked fifth in The She only did beam and bars last year 8.35, followed by Fernandez at 7.9, Star-Ledger preseason polls. because she had a knee injury. The Petrie at 6.9 and Bachman at 6.55. The Cougars swept 1-2-3 in three girls came back strong, in shape and Fernandez scored a strong 9.15 on of the four events and swept 1-2-3 in ready to work,” Cougar Head Coach floor, with Amman at 8.35, Petrie at the all-around. Senior co-captain Bee Michele Charney-Hulse said. 8.2 and Bachman at 7.9. Iosso won three events and took sec- Two Blue Devils competed in all “This is our first meet, so we have ond on the fourth to take top honors four events with sophomore Allie to get our first-meet jitters out of the with an all-around score of 37.425. Fernandez recording a 34.0 total and way but we did good. We have a new Senior Erin Infante, who won the floor Ali Bachman recording a 31.2. Kaela gymnast, Allison Fernandez, who is a exercise with a 9.55, took second all- Azzaretto competed in three events, sophomore. She was an all-around competitor today and Kaela Azzaretto PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE was also a competitor and they looked NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION good. There are a couple of things DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES that we need to work on and now we 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 know moving forward what events Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under we need to focus on a little bit more. N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 10/9/18, downloaded, and We need to break down the routines publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New and solidify them. Practice, practice, Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; for: practice,” Blue Devil Coach Amanda RE-ADVERTISEMENT MAINTENANCE LONG-LIFE PAVEMENT MARKINGS Diaz emphasized. CONTRACT, NORTH - 2018, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, BERGEN, ESSEX, The results of the first event of the HUDSON, MORRIS, PASSAIC, SUSSEX, UNION AND WARREN (INCLUDING afternoon, the vault, gave a strong in- AND NORTH OF ROUTE 57) COUNTIES, 100% STATE, DP NO: 18473 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. dication of how talented the Cougars 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. really were. Showcasing their styles of Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Tsukahara dismounts Iosso won the Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. event with a 9.3, followed by Infante at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, TRYING TO LAUNCH A SHOT...Cougar Sofia Ambrosio, No. 9, attempts to take a shot on goal but is thwarted by two Blue Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- 9.15 and Markase at 9.1. Senior Kerry Devil defenders during the game at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield. Ambrosio did score a goal on a penalty kick. tors prior to contract award or authorization. Pollock recorded a state sectional quali- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey fying score of 8.675 and senior Maddy Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- Larrobee scored an 8.45. “It’s an amazing accomplishment. I Ambrosio, who played club soccer and I were both running up because I ance at the time of bid. “We have six girls who can do have been here three years. This is the last year, got the call and slid the ball was like, OK! We are still going to get Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid first time we’ve beaten them, so for to the right netting out of the reach of this goal. Another goal would really Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, Tsuks,” Coach Charney-Hulse re- follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans vealed. me to have this capacity of a win is Blue Devil senior goalkeeper Caitlin set the tone, really keep it going. She and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 exciting. I couldn’t be happier right Amman. crossed it and I shot it,” Butler de- payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected “It was a handball in the box. I just scribed. (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE had the confidence to go take the PK. Just five minutes into the second following locations: expended by a professional engineer by 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD So I stepped up and kicked it right. I half, Williamson beat a defender and CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY the Township of Cranford Engineering opened my hips and kicked it,” de- crossed to Korzeneski, who banged a Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Department in connection with the permit 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-07 process for New Construction and/or Re- scribed Ambrosio, who added, “It’s header past Blue Devil goalkeeper 3 T - 9/20/18, 9/27/18 and 10/4/18, The Leader Fee: $174.42 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND construction projects not subject to con- really fun to be playing with everyone Erin Harris for a 4-0 lead. THE CODE OF THE TOWN- sideration by the Planning Board, Zoning [in Cranford].” “I saw Lauren beat the girl and I SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- Board of Adjustment, or Township Com- Slightly over two minutes later, jun- knew she was going to kick for the WESTFIELD TER 255, LAND DEVELOP- mittee. Services include the review of MENT, ARTICLE II-DEVELOP- applications and inspection of ongoing ior attacker Maggie Murray brought back post and I just went there,” said BASEBALL LEAGUE (WBL) MENT ADMINISTRATION TO construction projects on sites located in the ball down the right sideline and Korzeneski, who had scored her first INCLUDE §255-8 PROFES- the Township of Cranford. crossed into the box where Williamson varsity goal just two day before in a 3- ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING SIONAL FEES FOR NEW NEW CONSTRUCTION – Permit appli- got a body English shot into the net 1 triumph over the Union Farmers. CONSTRUCTION AND/OR cations for the erection of a new structure for a 2-0 score. From that point until the game’s THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2018 8:00pm RECONSTRUCTION OF with a footprint of 1,000 square feet or PROPERTIES LOCATED IN more. “Maggie had a great run, great ball, end, both teams began mixing their At Gumbert Field: THE TOWNSHIP OF RECONSTRUCTION – shall have the crossed it in. I knew I had to get reserves in with their starters for ex- CRANFORD same meaning as set forth in N.J.A.C. something on it, a body part, so I just perience purposes but with 2:07 re- Meeting Room above the Snack Shack 5:23-6.3, and shall include any project WHEREAS, the Township Committee where the extent and nature of the work is shifted my hip. It was great that we maining, starter Buoscio penetrated The WBL would like to announce its annual public meeting for the of the Township of Cranford has the power, such that the structure cannot be occupied got two goals in four minutes. We the box and buried a goal for the Blue 2019 baseball season. Anyone interested in addressing the board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D, to impose while the work is in progress and where a professional fees incurred by the Town- really set the tone,” Williamson ex- Devils. is welcome to attend the meeting or contact the board directly at new certificate of occupancy is required pressed. The win was the third conference ship Engineering Department in its review before the structure can be reoccupied. [email protected]. and inspection of any new construction Reconstruction may include repair, reno- “In almost all my games, I just take victory for the Cougars, who cracked and/or reconstruction projects not required The following individuals have been nominated for the vation, alteration or any combination it down the right side and I have the Oak Knoll,3-1, in their season opener at to appear before the Planning Board, the thereof. Reconstruction shall not include confidence to beat the girl. A lot of Summit and defeated Union, 3-1. The WBL Board of Directors for the 2019 season: Zoning Board of Adjustment or the Town- projects comprised only of floor finish re- ship Committee; and times I cut it back with my left foot. I Cougars’ only loss was to the 12th- TITLE POSITION placement, painting or wallpapering, or WHEREAS, the Township of Cranford the replacement of equipment or furnish- just stick my head up and there’s ranked Watchung Hills Lady Warriors, PRESIDENT Noah Ament Engineering Department spends consid- ings. Asbestos hazard abatement and lead almost always a girl open in the box. 2-0, in Warren on September 8. VICE PRESIDENT Lou Iacoponi erable time, effort and resources review- hazard abatement projects shall not be ing plans and inspecting the construction And I try to get their feet, so they can “We have been working for weeks SECRETARY Craig Billings classified as reconstruction solely because get it into the back of the net,” Murray and we have been really pushing the TREASURER Lou Iacoponi of such projects; and occupancy of the structure is not permit- FIELD SCHEDULES Ted Sica WHEREAS, the Township Committee ted. explained. girls and we’ve really seen their belief strongly agrees that the taxpayers of the B. Permit applications for New Construc- and their excitement being together REGISTRATION / WEBSITE Lou Iacoponi Township of Cranford should not be finan- PONYS / MUSTANGS Craig Billings tion and Reconstruction, shall be assessed LEGAL NOTICE increase day by day. Today was a cially burdened with the costs of engineer- a fee of Five-Hundred Dollars ($500.00) MAJORS Rich Dursee TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS perfect example of that,” Coach ing professional fees associated with de- for Professional Services. Fees must be ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT INTERNATIONALS Jim Stryker velopments which are undertaken through- paid at the time of application, and no Gagliardo said. 4TH GRADE Kevin Zippler out the Township; and action will be taken unless and until all fees PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning WHEREAS, the Township Committee Cranford 3 1 4 3RD GRADE Jim McCue have been paid. Board of Adjustment of the Township of Westfield 0 1 1 2ND GRADE Marcus Mattielli strongly agrees that the proposed Engi- C. Exceptions. The following types of Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on neering Review Fees shall be imposed on 1ST GRADE Marcus Mattielli applications will be exempt from the re- October 4, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., at the PUBLIC NOTICE KINDERGARTEN Henry Ferry any non-board related developments which quirement to pay the fee: Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First are commenced throughout the Township; (1) Applications which are located within Floor Council Chambers to hear the appli- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD SUMMER TRAVEL DIRECTOR Kevin Zippler and SPRING IN-TOWN DIRECTOR Dan Ives the Area of Special Flood Hazard as de- cation of Andrew & Marilyn Rosario, 503 CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the Township Committee fined in §225-5. William Street, Block 4201, Lot 1, R-3A ORDINANCE NO. 2018-14 SUMMER / FALL IN-TOWN DIRECTOR Jay Berger strongly agrees that homeowners within (2) Applications which are undertaken Zone who proposes to install a 6 foot fence SPRING / FALL TRAVEL DIRECTOR Jay Berger the flood hazard area are encouraged to as a direct result of Substantial Damage as along the aforementioned property to the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SAFETY DIRECTOR Ken Soriero reconstruct their homes to comply with defined in §225-5. front area, contrary to the following Zoning THE CODE OF THE TOWN- EQUIPMENT Marcus Mattielli current flood hazard regulations and such Ordinance: SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE BANNERS / SPONSORS Ken Soriero projects shall be exempt from the engi- Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: Maximum TER 255 LAND DEVELOP- BUDDY BALL Bob Brancatella neering review and inspection fees im- The foregoing ordinance was introduced Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. MENT, ARTICLE IV DESIGN posed by this Ordinance; GUMBERT FIELDS Jim Stryker / Noah Ament and approved on first reading at a meeting Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. STANDARDS, SPECIFIC, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED of the Township Committee of the Town- The Applicant is also requesting any and SECTION 255-26G “CIRCU- PARADE Jay Berger by the Township Committee of the Town- PHOTO DAY Rich Dursee ship of Cranford, New Jersey on Tuesday, all variances deemed to be necessary at LATION, DRIVEWAYS, PARK- ship of Cranford, in the County of Union, August 14, 2018 and will be further consid- the time of the hearing, including any other ING AND LOADING AND UN- SNACK SHACK Noah Ament State of New Jersey, that: ered for final passage after public hearing waivers, exceptions, interpretations and LOADING REQUIREMENTS” UNIFORMS / APPAREL Henry Ferry CHAPTER 255. LAND DEVELOP- to be held at the Municipal Building, 8 other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s STATEMENT APPAREL Jay Berger MENT, ARTICLE II. DEVELOPMENT AD- Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey proposed use of the property. WINTER TRAINING PROGRAM Jim McCue MINISTRATION is hereby amended to on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 7:30 PM or All interested persons may be present NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 7th / 8th GRADE / LEGION Lou Iacoponi add Section 255-8 as follows: as soon thereafter as this matter can be and be heard. The file pertaining to this foregoing ordinance was finally passed at §255-8. PROFESSIONAL FEES FOR MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT Daniel Ives reached. 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FURFARO NETS WINNER; WF’S MEADE SCORES 2 GOALS more photos at goleader.com Raider Boys Rally to Overcome Ballyhoo Sports Westfield in Soccer Rivalry, 3-2

By ALEX LOWE in the box, Westfield’s Henry Schwartz than a minute later, Meade struck Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times stepped up with a golden opportunity again from in front of the net on a Scotch Plains-Fanwood rallied to tie the game. Schwartz drilled a nearly identical play. Just like that, from a 2-0 halftime deficit to defeat hard shot toward the corner of the net Westfield had forged a 2-0 lead. The archrival Westfield, 3-2, in a key but Raider goalkeeper Dan Coyle dove advantage held through the first half. Union County boys soccer match and came up with the ball, denying Scotch Plains-Fanwood came out played on September 15 in Scotch the scoring chance and igniting the of the break with a renewed sense of Plains. Alvaro Furfaro flicked in the raucous crowd once again. urgency and it resulted in a quick goal. Zidan Abdella got a feed from Jack Hosmer on a breakaway before drilling the ball past Westfield keeper Julian Trott to cut the lead to 2-1. Ten minutes later the Raiders tied it up on a header by Ryan Widman. Alex Ferrara assisted on the play. “Alex gave me a great ball,” said Widman. “I got my head on it and just flipped it to the back of the net. It is something you dream of when you are little, getting the game tying goal against Westfield.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HEAD BANGERS...Cougar senior Drew Patterson, No. 7, and Blue Devil junior co-captain Andrew Echausse come together From that point forward, it was as if for a header in the game at Kehler Stadium on September 11. The Blue Devils won a double overtime thriller, 1-0. it was just a matter of time before the Raiders took the lead. “We didn’t finish out the game as CAHERLY NETS WINNER IN 2ND OT ON MEADE ASSIST we need to do,” said Westfield Head Coach Eric Shaw. “This is the second time this season where we’ve gotten up on a team and couldn’t finish the Blue Devils Sting Cougars, 1-0, job. We need to do better.” Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield goaltender Trott was un- ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR THE BALL...Westfield’s Brian Hinkel, No 8, looks der constant fire from the Raider of- to clear the ball against SPF Raider defender Alex Levy, No. 24. fense. Scotch Plains-Fanwood got off In Boys Soccer 2nd Overtime 18 shots on goal compared to just six game-winning goal in the 73rd minute “You just have to go with your gut for Westfield. Trott recorded nine By DAVID B. CORBIN example in finding himself in the what sive second overtime. of play. The fans in the bleachers, feeling in that case,” said Coyle. “I saves on the day. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times if. The ball fell in and he was in the “He might have come up and he packed with Raider Nation faithful, thought he was going to go to the right “You have to give kudos to Finding a chink in the armor was right spot to tuck it in,” Coach Shaw will because he’s comfortable with organized by section and decked out and I played it that way. Even though Westfield for their effort,” said Raider extremely difficult for both teams at added. his feet to dribble out of the back. in red, white or blue shirts, erupted in we were down 2-0 at the half, I knew Head Coach Tom Breznitsky. “They Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on For the most part, Echausse’s job He’s getting more comfortable of celebration. Furfaro, a junior de- we would win the game. I know this is are where we were last year. They are September 11. But the moment fi- at center back was redirecting the when to do it, where to do it, how to do scribed the winning goal. going to be a state championship sea- young but they played tough. We knew nally arrived when center back An- flow of play and on occasions, bring- it because he’s truly not a center back. “Alex Ferrara sent the ball into the son for our team.” we were playing well in the first half. drew Echausse brought the ball up ing the ball up field to set up an He’s more of a midfielder but for now box, it rebounded off a Westfield In a match that had all the intensity We just had a couple of breakdowns. field, passed the ball up the right side attack, especially during that deci- CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 player and rolled out. I came running and excitement of a championship You can’t hang your head. Our guys to senior forward Brian Hinkel, who in and hit the ball in stride. It rolled battle, Scotch Plains-Fanwood dem- came back and did exactly what I said ripped a shot into the box, where into the lower right corner of the net. onstrated the heart of a champion as they needed to do in the second half senior forward Evan Meade touched Jayne Bernstein To get that goal, it was just amazing. this win would not come easy. While and that was to get a quick goal. New it before senior forward Devin Caherly I went to strike it and it just hap- controlling possession during the early game from there and our players tapped it in with 5:25 left in the sec- Sales Associate pened.” stages of the game, the Raiders still showed what kind of team they were ond overtime to give the Westfield Despite the excitement, the Raid- found themselves in a deep hole after after that.” High School boys soccer team a 1-0 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2016 ers would still have to fend off a Westfield struck for a couple of quick Westfield 2 0 2 victory over the Cranford Cougars. Direct: (908) 301-2006 Cell: (908) 403-9330 game-tying chance on a penalty kick goals. Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 3 3 “In the end, the goal comes from for the Blue Devils in the 76th minute Evan Meade scored on a cross from E-mail: [email protected] LEGAL NOTICE Hinkel isolating himself on the width. to preserve the victory. After the Raid- Schwartz in the 19th minute of play He cuts back inside to his favorite left ers were called for committing a foul for a 1-0 Blue Devil lead. Then, less TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT foot and he serves a good quality ball OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, September 23th • 1-3PM to the back where he finds Evan, who PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of doesn’t give up on it. Even keeps it in Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on play by tucking it back in. I wasn’t October 4, 2018 at 7:30 pm., Municipal sure he was going to goal but, at least, Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor he kept it in play where Caherly is Council Chambers to hear the application of Lynn Wands, 592 Birch Street, Block anticipating that ball,” Blue Devil 2303, Lot 17, R-3A Zone who proposes to Head Coach Eric Shaw described. construct a 12 feet x 7 feet single-story “Echausse got it then passed it to addition to the side of the structure/prop- me on the wing. I cut in left. Then I erty which is an expansion of a previously approved addition, and construct an 8 feet don’t know if it was a shot but I put it x 12 feet enclosed foyer on the front of the in there behind the center back and aforementioned home, contrary to the fol- Evan made a run in the back,” Hinkel lowing Zoning Ordinance: explained. Section 23-3.4A, Para. H, R-3A Zone, Schedule of Lot, Yard & Building Regu- “I anticipated a shot just incase the lations: keeper dropped it and just incase the Column 7a Side Lot Set Back Corner ball went a little wide, it touched back Lot. Minimum Required: 15 feet. Proposed: in and luckily Devin came in and 7 feet +/- by plan. Column 7 Front Yard Set Back. Mini- finished off the chance,” Meade mum Required: 30 feet. Proposed: 21.88 added. feet +/- by plan. “Brian got a nice through ball and The Applicant is also requesting any and he just carried it very well and per- all variances deemed to be necessary at 1033 Grandview Avenue, Westfield Offered at $619,000 the time of the hearing, including any other fectly. Evan hit it to the goal and I just waivers, exceptions, interpretations and tapped it in. He [Goalkeeper Gavin This beautifully updated four bedroom, three bath Colonial is situated on a corner other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s Kellett] was to the left near Evan. I lot offering gorgeous in laid and hardwood floors, four levels of living, open staircase proposed use of the property. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times was in the center and I used my right to second and third floors and plenty of wonderful windows to bring the outdoors All interested persons may be present foot to hit it,” Caherly said. COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Maggie Murray, a junior on the and be heard. The file pertaining to this in. Expansive living room with gas fireplace, office with three walls of windows, varsity soccer team has had a great start at striker this season, tallying 2 goals and application is in the Office of the Zoning “You talk about those chances, we dining room with built-in corner cabinets and remodeled/expanded cook’s kitchen Board of Adjustment and available for pub- 4 assists in the Cougars’ 3-1 start against ranked Westfield & Union. Jimmy talk about the what if it comes across featuring granite countertops, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a lic inspection during regular office hours. and the what if it’s deflected in and are Shriner (Inset), a junior on the varsity football team, leads the Cougars in all Shannon Rapant breakfast bar. The third floor master retreat boasts a sitting room, exercise room purpose yards with 312 in the first two games. He has also leads the team with 6 these strikers aware enough to these Secretary to the Zoning Board and private bath with tub shower. Outside, the grounds are landscaped and include touchdowns helping the Cougars to a 2-0 start. 1 T - 9/20/18, The Times Fee: $34.17 what if opportunities. That’s a fine a fenced rear yard with paver patio and detached garage. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, September 23th • 1-4PM Congratulations WESTFIELD to Our Top 10 Club for August 2018 WEST



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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In the middle of another fork-full of with five shutouts and three games grads Eric Lyght and Rose Marie delicious pasta smothered in creamy allowing six points each. That team Miller. That dropped the LBD to 0-2- asiago cheese sauce a couple of Sat- shared the North Jersey Class B co- 1, matching the worst start (2004) in urday nights ago, the Devil’s Den championship with Hackettstown the program’s 39-year history. The received a text message from Milford, (where Gary Kehler went to high Raiders made it a doubleheader sweep Conn. Seems the 1972 state cham- school). with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory pion basketball team was having a INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE in the boys game. summer get-together at co-captain Three people with ties to Westfield One streak that is still going is the Tom Pfeiffer’s house and the subject were on nj.com’s third 50 Most Influ- boys cross-country team, which had of discussion had gotten around to ential People in New Jersey Sports. its opening quad-meet rained out so that season’s state champion football Mike McCabe, the highly successful its all-winning streak remains at 97 team. track coach at Union Catholic, who meets. They had a quad-meet on “Mark Jackson wants to know how lives in town and is married to WHS Monday against Roselle Catholic, many touchdowns the 1971 defense graduate Mary Korfmacher, was at Scotch Plains and Union. allowed that season,” Steve Reddy’s No. 19. WHS football coach Jim UCT TENNIS text said. DeSarno came in at No. 16. The 43rd Union County Girls Ten- That team allowed only four touch- Moorestown girls lacrosse coach nis Tournament will be held next Marlene Iacoponi for The Westfield Leader and The Times downs that year. And one of those had Deanna Knobloch, who is married to Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 26- DIVING OVER FOR THE TD...Blue Devil junior running back Tim Alliegro, No. 5, dives in for the touchdown in the game been on a fumbled punt snap against WHS graduate and Hall of Famer 27) at the Donald Van Blake Complex against the Watchung Hills Warriors on September 14. The Blue Devils defeated the Warriors, 27-13. Plainfield in the Ice Bowl. K.C. Knobloch (’78), was at No. 3 – in Plainfield. WHS has won the tour- “Piker says Montclair’s touchdown after being ranked 26th in 2016 and nament 17 times, most recently dur- that year wasn’t scored against the 41st in 2017. ing the first four years of coach Matt defense,” Reddy texted. The Den would like to nominate Varhley’s tenure (2009-12). Since then Blue Devil Gridders Top Watchung Hills, 27-13 That should’ve ended the discus- WHS supervisor of athletics Sandy they’ve finished second, fourth, third, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 sion, since Pfeiffer was a standout Mamary for nj.com’s 2019 list. After fourth and third. end on the best defensive team of the spending 20-plus years as the school’s The Blue Devils’ last flight winner After exchanging punts to start the Watchung Hills struck back on its Westfield took command of the Gary Kehler/Dick Zimmer era; and athletic trainer, she took over her new was in 2013, when Julia Criscuolo game, Westfield got on track with its next possession. After moving the ball contest in the third quarter. Watchung the best defensive unit I’ve ever seen. position in 2010 when Ed Tranchina and Julia Morgan won first doubles. second possession which started from from their 20-yard line to midfield, Hills had a nice drive going to start But I told them I’d look it up when I retired and has kept the Blue Devils The last singles champs were Lexi their 47-yard line. The Blue Devils Quarterback Chad Martini dropped the second half but it was thwarted returned home. plenty relevant in almost all of their Borr (first) and Becca Sisto (third) in moved the ball smartly down the field back on a first-and-10 and found re- when Caleb Parker fumbled in Sure enough, Montclair’s lone 28 varsity sports. Last year WHS was 2012. utilizing Alliegro’s running and ceiver Terryn Stephens streaking Westfield territory only to have the touchdown (in a 7-6 WHS victory) nj.com’s top-ranked public school in Senior Rachel Rothenberg, who Shapiro’s passing but the drive ap- down the left sideline for a 49-yard ball recovered by Blue Devil Danny peared to stall out inside the Warrior touchdown strike. The TD capped an Varano, who returned it to the Warrior 20-yard line. Faced with a fourth- 80-yard drive and pulled the Warriors 37-yard line. and-five from the 13-yard line, Coach to within 13-7 with :28 left in the first A few runs by Alliegro set up the DeSarno eschewed the idea of kick- period. Westfield offense inside the 10-yard ing a field goal and instead went for The Blue Devils were set up in line. On a third-and-goal from the the first down. Shapiro dropped back great field position for their next se- three, Shapiro hit Emmitt Smith on a and found Alliegro on a screen pass to ries after Tommy Norris fielded a bubble screen that the speedy flanker the left side. After eluding a tackler, pooch kickoff and signaled for a fair took into the end zone for another the shifty Alliegro turned the ball up catch. Norris was tackled by a War- touchdown. Shaprio’s third TD pass field and raced down the sideline for rior defender which drew a flag for a of the game came with 7:08 to play in a touchdown. After a successful extra personal foul. The Blue Devils took the third quarter. After a successful point conversion, the Blue Devils had over at the Watchung Hills 41-yard extra point Westfield held a 27-7 lead. a 7-0 lead with 5:27 remaining in the line and quickly made the Warriors Watchung Hills, which gave up 50 opening quarter. regret the mistake. It took Shapiro points to East Orange in their season On the next series, the Westfield just six plays to find pay dirt again, opener and then lost to Plainfield a defense forced a punt that was blocked this time on a 22-yard touchdown week later, fell to 0-3 on the season. by Koury Kania, who scooped it up strike to Norris. Facing a third-and- “Listen, we’re not where we want and returned it for a touchdown with three at the Watchung Hills 22-yard to be yet,” said DeSarno. “We dropped 2:45 to play in the first quarter. line, Shapiro found Norris over the a few passes. They (Watchung Hills) Courtesy of Vincent Brodo Westfield missed the extra point but middle on a slant pass. Norris reached moved the ball a little bit against us. Part of the gigantic crowd that attended Saturday’s WHS-SPF boys soccer game at Shimme Wexler Field. led 13-0. up high to haul in the pass then split We kept them from scoring but we’ve came on a blocked punt they recov- played second singles as a freshman SHERIFF’S SALE the safeties as he took it into the end got to tighten the defense up a little ered in the end zone. The only other the state, behind prep school powers and then two years at first singles, has zone. The touchdown gave Westfield bit. We are not a finished product yet. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002922 touchdowns that year came on passes Delbarton, Bergen Catholic and Chris- a great shot at the UCT second singles SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY a 20-7 lead with 10:39 remaining Hank Shapiro is getting there. He did by Cranford and Hillside. No touch- tian Brothers. The Devils finished title this fall. Freshmen Natalie CHANCERY DIVISION before the half. The Blue Devils would a nice job. It is easy to forget he is a UNION COUNTY downs allowed all on the ground, last season with eight teams ranked in Zelechowski (first singles) and Katey DOCKET NO. F-003318-18 take that lead into the locker room. junior sometimes. We didn’t help him Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL thanks to senior standouts like Pfeiffer, the top 10, four more in the top 20 and Peretz (third singles) are talented, TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AR- “It is one of our basic play calls,” as much as we could have tonight.” nose guard Phil Light, linebacker John one at No. 21. Two others squads while seniors Charlotte Claussen, GENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED said Shapiro. “We put it in first week Westfield evened it’s record at 1-1. PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Kerr and safety Neil Chamberlin. were ranked No. 26 and 41. That’s 15 Eliza Weiniger, Leah Bremer and 2005-W2 of camp. Tommy ran a great route. I Westfield will host Old Bridge this VS. But (sadly, I’ll admit) no more trivia sports in the state rankings. Sloane Silverman are all experienced Defendant: OTTO GRONING, SUSAN knew he was going to be open. He Saturday, September 22, at 1 p.m. came that night from Reddy, Pfeiffer, OLD BRIDGE NEXT doubles players. GRONING, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS ASSO- made a great catch and then found a CIATES OF NEW JERSEY Westfield 13 7 7 0 27 Jackson, Larry Simmons, Mike The Old Bridge Knights (1-1) will WAHOF ON VARSITY VANTAGE Sale Date: 09/26/2018 way to get it into the end zone.” Watchung Hills 7 0 0 6 13 Writ of Execution: 07/17/2018 Cooney and Bobby Jester up in Con- kick off WHS’s 2018 home football The Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution necticut. season this Saturday, 1 p.m., at Kehler will celebrate its 25th anniversary on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- “We sat out on Tom’s patio and Stadium. The Blue Devils have faced Nov. 19 with its 13th induction din- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- SPF PAL C & D Team Top them twice in the past, suffering 26-7 ner, this year at Shackamaxon Coun- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock nobody talked about their spouses or in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- their kids or their jobs,” Jackson said. and 33-6 losses during the 2004 and try Club in Scotch Plains. Tickets ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. “It was four or five hours just talking 2005 seasons, the two years before ($75) are now available from Sandy The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred New Providence Grid Kids Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Nine and about old Westfield football games. If coach Jim DeSarno arrived in 2006. Mamary at the WHS athletics depart- 02/100*** $316,459.02. somebody wanted to talk about Syria Hank Shapiro tossed three touch- ment. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Two Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL Providence. In other action that day, Garwood, County of Union, State of New Jersey. or politics … nope, uh-uh ... it was all downs and Tim Alliegro ran over, Varsity Vantage on Facebook will PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 549 teams remained undefeated after two The A team eight graders for SPF fell Myrtle Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey 07027. weeks of play in the New Jersey Sub- by a score of 22-0 to Kenilworth and Westfield football.” under and around defenders as the be providing weekly profiles of the TAX LOT #: 4, BLOCK #: 307. For the record, the fewest points WHS football team rebounded from Class of 2018 every Monday, starting APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 100 x 50. urban Youth Football League. The the B team Raiders were defeated by NEAREST CROSS STREET: West Street. allowed in a season by a WHS team an opening loss to beat Watchung Sept. 10 and running through Nov. SUBJECT TO ANY OPEN TAXES, WATER/ Raider C and D teams each moved to New Providence, 26-0, on the sev- SEWER, MUNICIPAL OR TAX LIENS THAT 2-0 when they scored victories on a enth grade level. were six, by the 1931 team. Bob Hills, 27-13, on Friday night. 12. Just go to Facebook and key word: MAY BE DUE. Duncan’s guys started with seven In other games, Montclair lost to Varsity Vantage Westfield N.J. PRIOR MORTGAGES, JUDGMENTS, LIENS, warm and sunny Sunday, September The SPF C team was sparked by ENCUMBRANCES: N/A straight shutouts before Cranford Massillon (Ohio), 49-7, on Friday WAHOF, and then click on the logo. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty Thou- 16, at Tyson Field at Scotch Plains Jacob Handy on offense and Matteo sand Five Hundred Sixteen and 46/100*** Fanwood High School. Barcelona on defense. In the D level, broke the streak in the finale. Westfield night at legendary Paul Brown Tiger This year’s inductees include: Den- $360,516.46 together with lawful interest and led 7-0 on Dom Urciuoli’s score and Stadium, and Cedar Grove outscored nis Powers (1960), Peter Heesch costs. The C team sixth grade Raiders Aiden Lickman was the two-way star Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Lee Waring’s PAT kick. But the Cou- Hanover Park, 69-67, in regulation (1965), Doug McOwen (1966), Bill tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and defeated New Providence, 24-14, for the Raiders. Also delivering a solid expenses, there remains any surplus money, the while the SPF D tam fifth graders effort for the Raiders was Thomas gars scored on a third-quarter pass. time! Kenny (1969), Joe Wilson (1972), money will be deposited into the Superior Court Waring’s late field goal iced it. The THIS AND THAT Tiny Condrillo (1973), Lora Masters Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, posted a 24-14 victory over New Dowling on the defensive side. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Blue and White finished 7-0-1. First it was the football’s 37-game (1978), Bonnie Bell (1981), Joe Deer Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature The Raiders A eight grade team and extent of that person’s claim and asking for SHERIFF’S SALE was led by Donovan Reyes and Vinny The year before WHS went 6-0-2 winning streak ending on Sept. 7 at (1988), Clint Factor (1988), Dave an order directing payment of the surplus money. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18003049 Amato, while the SPF B team seventh Linden. Then it was the girls’ soccer Schwartz (1993), Stacey Tourtellotte The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY will have information regarding the surplus, if SHERIFF’S SALE team’s 42-match unbeaten streak (34- CHANCERY DIVISION graders received strong games from (1993), Mike Abeles (1995), Liz any. UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002935 0-8) ending last Thursday against McKeon (1999), Lauren Caravello There is a full legal description on file in the DOCKET NO. F-017247-16 Aiden Fairweather and Mackenzie SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Union County Sheriff’s Office. Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Virgil. CHANCERY DIVISION Cranford by a 4-1 score. (2002), Jeff Perrella (2006), the late The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this TION AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST UNION COUNTY sale for any length of time without further adver- The Lady Blue Devils lost to Scotch MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- This Sunday, September 23, the DOCKET NO. F-045475-10 coach Thom Hornish, the 1965 foot- tisement. CATES SERIES 2007-2N Plaintiff:MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plains, 2-0, on a pair of goals by ball team, the 1969 and 1970 swim Peter Corvelli VS. Raiders head to Berkeley Heights to VS. Sheriff Defendant: MATTHEW PICONE A/K/A MAT- play A, B and C level games while the Defendant: RICHARD K. ROGERS; PHYLLIS Corrine Lyght, the daughter of WHS teams, and the 1976 cross-country Attorney: THEW NELSON; MRS. PICONE SPOUSE OF W. EVANS; NOELLA ROGERS; NEW CEN- UDREN LAW OFFICES, PC and 1977 track teams. MATTHEW PICONE; MORTGAGE ELEC- D team for SPF will play at Chatham. TURY FINANCIAL SERVICES SHERIFF’S SALE WOODCREST CORPORATE CENTER TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS Sale Date: 09/26/2018 ON THIS DATE 111 WOODCREST ROAD NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, FSB, A FED- Writ of Execution: 06/06/2018 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002911 SUITE 200 ERALLY CHATERED SAVINGS BANK; EKA SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 1964: The Westfield Merchants lost CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY 08003 ASSOCIATES, P.A.; MORRIS IMAGING ASSO- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CHANCERY DIVISION (856) 669-5721 CIATES PA; NEW JERSEY SPORTS MEDI- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18003069 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- UNION COUNTY to the East Orange Soverels, 5-0, in 4 T - 08/30, 09/06, 09/13 CINE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- DOCKET NO. F-029984-16 the semipro baseball Tournament of & 09/20/18 Fee: $175.44 Sale Date: 10/10/2018 CHANCERY DIVISION beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND Writ of Execution: 06/12/2018 UNION COUNTY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH Champions. Greg Chlan lost a SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DOCKET NO. F-003689-18 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Plaintiff: TIAA, FSB D/B/A TIAA BANK F/N/A or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. VS. pitcher’s duel with Bill Henry. Richie SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002943 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- EVERBANK The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Defendant: KONRAD R. MAITHAEI; MRS. Faggins had the Merchants’ only hit; SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VS. Ninety-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Twenty- KONRAD R. MA1THAEI, WIFE OF KONRAD R. CHANCERY DIVISION beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Defendant: CHRISTOPHER J. KLINGAMAN Four and 64/100*** $197,424.64. MA1THAEI; JAMES AIELLO Chlan allowed just two hits, but both UNION COUNTY in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- AND ALBERTA KLINGAMAN Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Sale Date: 09/26/2018 DOCKET NO. F-021426-16 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Sale Date: 10/10/2018 SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, Writ of Execution: 06/06/2018 were two-run home runs by Bob Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 07/24/2018 State of New Jersey. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Wolfarth. SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, The judgment amount is: ***One Million Sev- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Premises commonly known as: 2573 MADI- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR enty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty-One to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SON AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JER- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- 2002: In the first night football game CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST and 25/100*** $1,075,341.25. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- SEY 07076. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VS. The property to be sold is located in the munici- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- BEING KNOWN as LOT 29.04, BLOCK 6001 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock ever at Cranford, WHS’s Tyshon Defendant: BARBARA LIBERMAN pality of WESTFIELD TOWN in the County of beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock on the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Blackmon rambled for three touch- Sale Date: 10/03/2018 UNION and State of New Jersey. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SCOTCH PLAINS. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Writ of Execution: 05/10/2018 Commonly known as 429 SPRINGFIELD AV- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Dimensions: 204.37 feet X 60.01 feet X 205.60 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. downs in a 33-14 victory. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ENUE, WESTFIELD TOWN, NEW JERSEY or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. feet X 60.00 feet. The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public 07090. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Nearest Cross Street: Fanwood Avenue. Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty AROUND THIS DATE vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Tax LOT 37, BLOCK 1904. Thirty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Forty and For sale information, please visit Auction.com and 07/100*** $891,380.07. Sept. 18, 1966: Greg Chlan pitched ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Dimensions of Lot: 112 X 200. 34/100*** $433,240.34. at www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832, All that certain land and premises situated in beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Nearest Cross Street: East Broad Street. The property to be sold is located in the Bor- website is not affiliated with the sheriff’s office. the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts and in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SEWER: WESTFIELD TOWN, 425 EAST ough of Fanwood. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or New Jersey, being more particularly described ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY In the County of Union and the State of New other charges, and any such taxes, charges, as follows: also banged out a single, a three-run or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. 07090, 908-789-4051 ACCT: 2385 0, 01/01/ Jersey. liens, insurance premiums or other advances Lot: 23; Block: 3411, on the Tax Map of the triple and a solo home run as the The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred 2018 - 12/31/2018, $165.00 OPEN PLUS PEN- Premises commonly known as: 2050 Princeton made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Town of Westfield. Seventy-Six Thousand One Hundred Ten and ALTY Avenue. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Nearest Cross Street: Saint Marks Avenue. Westfield Merchants beat the Eliza- 60/100*** $576,110.60. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Block: 116 Lot: 35. independent investigation to ascertain whether Approximate Dimensions: 249.29 feet x 110.00 CONCISE DESCRIPTION other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 80 feet x or not any outstanding interest remain of record feet x 110.93 feet x 117.12 feet x 60.71 feet. beth Braves, 10-1, to capture the Municipality: Scotch Plains. liens, insurance premiums or other advances 102 feet. and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Being more commonly known as: 321 Benson Union County League championship. Street Address: 2281 Hill Road, Scotch Plains, made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Nearest Cross Street: Highview Court. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Place, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. New Jersey 07076. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own For interested parties regarding Sheriff’s Sale, If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated June Rob Schram and Rich Rubenstein Tax Lot: 14, Tax Block: 7701. independent investigation to ascertain whether please contact Auction.com at (800) 793-6107 or Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a 25, 2018. Approximate dimensions: 86.00 feet x 125.00 or not any outstanding interest remain of record at www.auction.com. return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Subject to: 2018 3rd quarter taxes due 8/1/ each had three hits. feet. and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Subject to: Sale subject to subsequent taxes, have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, 2018, $3,594.31 OPEN; ESTIMATED TAX BILL. Sept. 19, 1965: Plainfield Dreier’s Nearest cross street: Marlboro Road. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. utilities, liens and interest since 7/25/2018. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Sewer: Account 5596 0, 1/1/2018-12/31/2018, Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Ninety-Eight Total Upset: ***One Million Ninety-Six Thou- Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Forty-One Thou- Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Three Thou- $60.31 OPEN PLUS PENALTY, $104.69 PAID. beat the Westfield Merchants, 3-2, to Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three and 97/ sand Seven Hundred Fifty-Two and 22/100*** sand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five and 03/100*** sand Six Hundred Sixteen and 76/100*** Total Upset: ***Nine Hundred Twelve Thou- 100*** $598,943.97 together with lawful interest $1,096,752.22 together with lawful interest and $441,875.03 together with lawful interest and $203,616.76 together with lawful interest and sand Sixty-Four and 68/100*** $912,064.68 to- win the Union County League cham- and costs. costs. costs. costs. gether with lawful interest and costs. pionship. Ron Wolff hit a home run Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and and Rick Thorne had an RBI single expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court for the Merchants. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Sept. 22, 1973: Glen Kehler scored or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature a school record 36 points (five touch- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. downs, six PAT kicks) in a season- The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale opening, 42-6 rout of Middletown at will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. any. Recreation Field. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 22, 1990: Linebacker Brian The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Cheek made a touchdown-saving sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tackle at the 1-yard line, saving WHS’s Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff 13-8 win over Irvington. Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Sept. 23, 1961: In Gary Kehler’s PLUESE, BECKER & SALTZMAN, LLC RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC HILL WALLACK LLP 20000 HORIZON WAY 130 CLINTON ROAD 216 HADDON AVENUE 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 21 ROSZEL ROAD first game as head football coach, SUITE 900 SUITE 202 SUITE 201 SUITE 100 P.O. BOX 5226 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 FAIRFIELD NEW JERSEY 07004 WESTMONT NEW JERSEY 08108 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 PRINCETON NEW JERSEY 08543-5226 WHS defeated Clark, 25-7. The Blue (856) 813-1700 (973) 575-0707 (856) 858-7080 (856) 813-5500 (609) 924-0808 Devils didn’t complete a single pass 4 T - 09/06, 09/13, 09/20 4 T - 09/13, 09/20, 09/27 4 T - 09/13, 09/20, 09/27 4 T - 08/30, 09/06, 09/13 4 T - 08/30, 09/06, 09/13 & 09/27/18 Fee: $157.08 & 10/04/18 Fee: $210.12 & 10/04/18 Fee: $171.36 & 09/20/18 Fee: $204.00 & 09/20/18 Fee: $179.52 in the game. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 20, 2018 Page 15 LYGHT NOTCHES 2 GOALS; LEY, PRICE ADD ASSISTS more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Raiders Shut Out Blue Devils In Girls Soccer Showdown, 2-0 By DAVID B. CORBIN midfielder Lizzy Ley. get myself open. The ball was coming Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “When they are on the left side, I in. I had a lot of space and headed the Sophomore forward Corinne Lyght take them. When they are on the right ball in. The ball was elevated perfectly. provided the finishing touches twice side, Brooke [Klurman] will take It was a one-second timing,” Lyght as the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High them. I just wanted to get it up to the described. “It was a great service.” School girls soccer team defeated the six [yard area] so that’s like a perfect “It’s such a relief knowing that I hit Westfield Blue Devils, 2-0, at Shimee spot for someone tall like Corinne or a perfect ball because sometimes they Wexler Field in Scotch Plains on Sep- someone in the back post to boot it in don’t go the way you wanted it to. tember 15. The victory was a good with their head,” Ley said. When I saw it go in the perfect spot, I confidence builder for the 4-0 Raiders, Lyght then headed the ball to the knew it was a good chance to score,” who had lost to the Blue Devils three right of Blue Devil goalkeeper Caitlin Ley added. times last year, while tying them once. Amman, who finished with five saves. Later in the first half, Lyght had Lyght’s first goal came within the “It was a corner and I knew that I another brilliant opportunity when a first three minutes off a perfect left needed to get myself open. It was very ball looped over a defender and Amman side corner kick launched by junior congested in the box. I knew I had to CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN HOT PURSUIT...Cougar defensive lineman Rob Schork, No. 34, chases a Highlander quarterback. Schork recorded a 12-yard sack and a number of throws for a loss in the 35-0 victory over the GL Highlanders, on September 14. KALNINS, SHRINER 2 TDS EACH; SCHORK SACK, INT. Cougar Footballers Trample GL Highlander Gridders, 35-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN a nine-yard run with 9:33 left in the neered by Katz and finished when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times second quarter. Kalnins scooted in from 12 yards out Multiple penalties may have marred On his interception, Schork re- with 1:41 left in the half. the complexion of the game but it did called, “Our coach gave us a screen “The first one, I got to thank [offen- not deter the Cranford High School read, so I followed the tackles and I sive lineman Matt] Savino on that. football team from rumbling over the think Blevins might have tipped it and Savino gave me that great block and it Governor Livingston Highlanders, 35- it wound up in my hands.” was an easy run in. Then the second 0, at Memorial Field in Cranford on His interception put the ball on the one was pretty hard but I got through September 14. The amount of penal- GL 27 then after a nine-yard gain by and dove into the end zone. It was ties by the Cougars exceeded double Cole Zuckerman, Schork lined up in pretty nice,” Kalnins expressed. figures but so did the amount of sacks the slot and grabbed quarterback Katz, who carried four times for 36 or throws for losses that was inflicted Connor Katz’s pass for nine yards to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times yards, completed nine of 22 passes GETTING POSITION ON THE BALL...Raider Lizzy Ley, No. 24, gets position on Blue Devil Elisa Israel, No. 9, in the upon the 1-2 Highlanders’ running put the ball on the nine where Kalnins for 103 yards and four were to Kalnins rivalry match at Shimmee Wexler Field in Scotch Plains on September 15. The Raiders won 2-0. game. did the rest. for 40 yards but one pass did get The Highlanders were sacked or “We call that play a naked. I love away. thrown for a loss 11 times and limited playing offense. I love catching the “The one on the far end zone Connor to no gains, one-yard gains or two- ball and I love running people over, scrambled and he tossed it up and I Cougar Gymnasts Top Blue Devils; Set Record yard gains nine times in their 30 rush- Schork expressed. was just not able to get there in time,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 ing attempts. The Highlanders rushed The Cougars’ second TD came on Kalnins said. for 53 yards in the first half but were an eight-play, 73-yard drive engi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Iosso’s smooth routine on the un- on floor and Kaela Azzaretto on floor. To be successful throughout the stopped in their tracks for minus 19 even bars, that ended with a double They both did outstanding floor rou- season, injuries must be held to a yards rushing in the second half. Cou- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE back somersault dismount, earned her tines, completed all their passes and minimum. gar senior defensive lineman Rob TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS another first with a 9.4. Blowe took they were beautiful to watch. They “We are keeping an eye on a couple Schork, who totaled eight tackles, was COUNTY OF UNION third with an 8.950 and dismounted were really great on floor and both on of injuries but we are really working involved in the lion’s share of them, AKE NOTICE That pursuant to Resolution No. 98-05, adopted by the Township with a toe-front somersault. Infante bars as well. They hit their routines. with the girls to keep them healthy. which included a 12-yard sack. Se- Counsel of the Township of Scotch Plains on May 10, 2005, that the undersigned will scored an 8.725, followed by Markase Kaela hit her handstands. She hit all We are working hard to see that our expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and nior linebackers Matt Doran recorded locations specified below, the following motor vehicles which came into the possession at 8.625 and Larrabee at 8.1. Iosso of her moves from low bar to high bar. key competitors can continue with eight tackles and Ahmad Rasheed re- of the Scotch Plains Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to corded seven tackles, and Zach claim same. Blevins and Jake Chapman each re- All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each corded five tackles, while Dan vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. Wessolock recorded four. Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time “I give credit to the whole stack of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. defense and even the secondary too. The public auction shall be held on Sept 25, 2018 in accordance with the laws of the We gave great coverage and we had State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. great containment to force the sacks The following vehicle may be examined at Ace Towing 1509 Front Street, Scotch or throws for losses,” Schork said. Plains, New Jersey at 8:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 8:45 am. Schork also added an interception MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID that set up the 2-0 Cougars’ first touch- SATURN 2006 1G8AJ55F06Z185368 $4,650.00 down (TD), which was concluded by Bozena Lacina, RMC Township Clerk junior running back Mike Kalnins on 1 T - 9/20/18, The Times Fee: $41.82 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD shall be hand delivered. The Owner shall and 4:00 p.m. The Contract Documents UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY award the Contract or reject all bids within may be purchased by prospective bidder 60 days of bid opening, except that the NOTICE TO BIDDERS upon payment of a non-refundable fee of bids of any bidders who consent thereto $150.00 per each set of full sized drawings NOTICE is hereby given that sealed may, at the request of the Owner, be held with specifications. Payment must be made bids will be received by the Township of for consideration for such longer period as by business check and shall be made out Cranford (hereinafter called the “Owner”) may be agreed. to Township of Cranford. for: The Owner will evaluate bids and any Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., award will be made to the lowest, respon- NORTHEAST QUADRANT bidders are required to comply with the sive, respon- sible bidder in accordance STORMWATER MANAGE- requirements of P.L. 1975 c. 127, NJAC with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4. The Owner re- MENT PROJECT RIVERSIDE 17:27. serves the right to reject any or all bids and DRIVE NORTH AND SOUTH Each Bidder must submit with his bid an to waive minor informalities or irregulari- GRAVITY STORM SEWER “Ownership Disclosure Statement” and ties in bids received. INTERCONNECTIONS – CON- “Non- Collusion Affidavit” on the forms Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest TRACT -2B included in the Contract Documents. responsible bidder in accordance with Bidders and their subcontractors of any Sealed Bids for the above named Con- N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16(c). tier must comply with all applicable provi- tract, which comprises the installation of The qualification and reclassification of sions of the Public Works Contractor Reg- new storm sewer structures within the bidders will be subject to the statutory istration Act, P.L. 1999, c. 238 (N.J.S.A. Township of Cranford, Union County, New provisions contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:11- 34:11-56.48) and the New Jersey Prevail- Jersey (“Owner”), will be received at the 25 to 32 (“Local Public Contract Law”). ing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25). David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Township Municipal Building, 8 Spring- All bid security except the security of the BEGINNING HER BEAM ROUTINE...Cougar Bee Iosso begins her routine on the balance beam during the meet with the Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.57 (N.J.S.A. field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 three apparent lowest responsible bidders 52:32-44) effective September 1, 2004, all Blue Devils. Iosso took top honors in the event and also took first on the uneven bars, vault and all-around. on October 2, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. prevail- shall be returned, unless otherwise re- business organizations that conduct busi- ing time, at which time they will be publicly quested by the bidder, within ten (10) days ness with a New Jersey government also took first on the balance beam at She had a really solid routine. She hit the season,” Coach Diaz said. unsealed and the contents publicly an- after the opening of the bids, Sundays and agency are required to be registered with nounced. holidays excepted, and the bids of the the State of New Jersey. Bidders and their 9.3, followed by Blowe at 9.1, Infante a toe front dismount, which is really “We have the same goal every year. The work includes the furnishing of all bidders whose bid security is returned subcontractors must submit proof that at at 9.075 and Larrabee at 8.65. hard and she’s been working hard in Be consistent, keep the girls healthy labor, materials and equipment necessary shall be considered withdrawn. the time of the Bid they are registered with Markase recorded an 8.3. the off-season to perfect that. We are and to have fun. If we can maintain to complete the work as shown on the Each bidder must submit with his bid a the New Jersey Department of Treasury, After Infante’s top performance on going to continue working with her to those three things, then things will Drawings and as described in the Specifi- signed certificate stating that he owns, Division of Revenue by submitting a copy cations. The work consists of the construc- leases or con- trols all the necessary equip- of their Business Registration Certificate floor, Iosso took second at 9.425, make sure it works the way it did take care of itself,” Coach Charney- tion of new storm sewer facilities, including ment required to accomplish the work prior to Contract award. followed by Blowe at 9.3 and Markase tonight.” Hulse said. but not limited to approximately 3,700 lin- shown and described in the Contract Docu- The Contract is expected to be funded in at 9.25. Larrabee scored a 9.125. ear feet of reinforced concrete storm sewer ments. Should the bidder not be the actual part with the funds from the New Jersey Larrabee’s scores on beam and floor PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE pipe ranging in sizes from 15-inch diam- owner or leasee of such equipment, his Department of Environmental Protection eter to 54-inch diameter, in addition to certificate shall state the source from which and the New Jersey Environmental Infra- earned her state sectional qualifica- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD manholes, drain inlets, sanitary sewers the equipment will be obtained and, in structure Trust. Neither the State of New tions. UNION COUNTY and appurtenances. The work is located addition, shall be accompanied by a signed Jersey, the New Jersey Environmental along Riverside Drive and vicinity within certificate from the owner or person in Infrastructure Trust, nor any of their de- Particularly pleasing routines to PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE coach Diaz were, “Allie Fernandez the Township of Cranford and includes: control of the equipment definitely grant- partments, agencies, or employees is, or PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-6, the Borough of site work and general construction. The ing to the bidder the control of the equip- will be, a party to this Contract or any lower Fanwood will offer the following unclaimed vehicle for sale at public auction. Auction to work shall be completed within 180 calen- ment required during such time as may be tier contract or subcontract. This Contract LEGAL NOTICE take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 10 AM (preview at 9:00 AM) at the Church dar days of the Contractor’s receipt of necessary for the completion of that por- or Subcontract will be subject to regula- Auto Body, 183 South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023. written Notice to Proceed. tion of the Contract for which it is neces- tions contained in N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.1 et TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS No bid will be received unless in writing sary. The bidder shall comply with the seq., 4.1 et seq., 5.1 et seq., 9.1 et seq. and ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Year Make VIN Number Impound Date Total Owed on the forms furnished, and unless accom- documentation requirements set forth in 10 et seq., Local Public Contract, Depart- 2004 BMW WBANA53594B848229 1/18/2018 $3,939.5 PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning panied by bid security in the form of a bid the Article of the Information for Bidders, ment of Labor Current Wage Rate Deter- as of 9-13-18 Board of Adjustment of the Township of bond, cashier’s check, or a certified check entitled, “Bidder Submissions”. mination, Prevailing Wage Act, Contract plus $15.99/diem Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on made payable to the Township of Cranford The successful bidder will be required to Work Hours and Safety Standard Act, henceforth October 4, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., at the in an amount equal to 10% of the amount submit bonds and proof of insurance on or Copland Act, Davis Bacon Act, Buy Ameri- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First 1. Said sale shall be conducted by the Borough Clerk or by any person so designated of the total bid, but not exceeding $20,000. before execution of their respective Con- can Clause, Debarment and Suspension, Floor Council Chambers to hear the appli- by her. The bid shall be accompanied by a Cer- tracts as explained in the Contract Docu- and Socially and Economically Disadvan- cation of Fabricio & Suzanne Silva, 2409 2. Said property is being sold “as is”. tificate of Surety on the form included in the ments. taged (SED) (N.A.J.C. 7:22-9). Bryant Avenue, Block 8002, Lot 18, R-3 3. Payment is to be made in cash or certified check. Contract Documents, from a surety com- Bidders are required to comply with all All bids shall include a commitment to Zone who proposes to install 40 feet of 6 4. All prospective purchasers are put on notice to personally inspect the property at pany licensed to do business in the State relevant Federal and State Statutes, Rules the use of small, minority, women’s and foot fencing along Poets Place which is the Church Auto Body, 183 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023 of New Jersey, which shall represent that and Regu- lations including but not limited labor surplus area businesses and shall front yard area of the adjacent property, 5. At the time of said sale, the purchaser shall deposit the entire purchase price with the the surety company will provide the Con- to the applicable provisions of Title VI of be in conformity with N.J.A.C. 7:22- contrary to the following Zoning Ordinance: Borough Clerk. If the purchaser fails to take title and possession within ten (10) days of tractor with the required bonds in the sums the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended 3.17(a)(24) with a goal of not less than Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: Maximum the date of purchase, the governing body of the Borough of Fanwood may declare the required in the Contract Documents and in (42 USC 2000d-2000D-4A), the discrimi- 10% participation of small business enter- Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. contract of sale to be terminated and may retain all monies paid there under as liquidated a form satisfactory to the Owner’s Attorney nation and affirmative action provisions of prises owned and controlled by socially Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. damages, and the Borough may resell said property or pursue such other and further legal and in compliance with the requirements N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 through 10:2-4, the New and economically disadvantaged individu- The Applicant is also requesting any and and equitable remedies as it may have. If the purchaser fails to take title or possession of law. Jersey Law against Discrimina- tion, als (SED’s). Further details regarding re- all variances deemed to be necessary at within said ten (10) days, purchaser will be liable for reasonable storage fees. Bidders must use the prepared bid form N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, et seq., the rules and quired SED participation are included in the time of the hearing, including any other 6. If the title to this property shall prove to be unmarketable, the liability of the Borough which is contained in the Contract Docu- regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, the Information for Bidders and the Supple- waivers, exceptions, interpretations and shall be limited to the repayment of the amount of any sums paid by said purchaser to the ments. Each individual proposal must be the State requirement for bidders to supply mental General Conditions. other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s Borough without any further costs, expense, damage, claim against or liability upon the separately enclosed in a sealed envelope statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25- It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders proposed use of the property. Borough. addressed to the Township Municipal Build- 24.2) and the State requirement for sub- to summarize some of the more important All interested persons may be present 7. The Borough of Fanwood reserves the right to reject all bids and shall not be obligated ing, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New mission of the names and addresses of provi- sions of the Contract Documents. and be heard. The file pertaining to this to accept any bids Jersey 07016 marked on the outside with certain subcontractors (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- Prospective bidders are cautioned not to application is in the Office of the Zoning 8. All prospective purchasers are put on notice that no employee, agent, officer, body the number of the contract(s) and name of 16). rely solely on this summary, but to read the Board of Adjustment and available for pub- or subordinate body has any authority to waive, modify or amend any of the within the project being bid on. The Contract Documents may be exam- Contract Documents in their entirety. lic inspection during regular office hours. conditions of sale. No bids will be received after the time ined and obtained at the at the Township By Order of the Township of Cranford. Shannon Rapant Pat Hoynes and date specified, and no bids will be Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Patricia Donahue, Secretary to the Zoning Board Purchasing Agent received by mail. Bids shall be received by Cranford, New Jersey 07016, between the Township Clerk 1 T - 9/20/18, The Times Fee: $27.03 1 T - 9/20/18, The Times Fee: $66.30 courier service (date and time recorded) or hours of 8:00 a.m. 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $185.13 Page 16 Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raiders Shut Out Blue Devils in Girls Soccer, 2-0

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 was forced out to intercept it. Lyght got the next two, three weeks,” Blue Devil mean anything. We are confident in to it first, eluded Amman and took an Head Coach Alex Schmidt said. ourselves, we are confident with each open shot but the Blue Devil center The Raiders also a young team had other and as long as we are confident, back got to the ball in the nick of time to their concerns at the start of the sea- I know we can go extremely far,” boot it out of harm’s way. son but with a 3-1 win over Summit, Lyght concluded. “Maya Sutterlin played a great ball a 4-0 shutout of North Brunswick, a The Blue Devils too could have over the defense and I could get 2-0 win over Oak Knoll and now the gained some confidence since they around the goalie. As I went to shoot, 2-0 win over the Blue Devils, confi- played a much more competitive game the center back hit the ball and was dence appears to be showing. against the Raiders that they had against able to get a corner. It was a great job “Honestly we are doing such a good Cranford just two days earlier. by the defender to get back,” Lyght job working together. We are work- “This was much better than said. ing as a unit and we are getting in the Cranford. We had so many young Amman made another key save off right spots. Thanks to Mr. Ewing girls, who stepped on the field that a corner kick with 45 second remain- [Raider Head Coach] we know where never played on a school day before. ing in the half then with :01 on the to be. I think it doesn’t matter about We are learning. The goals we gave clock, Blue Devil Faith Dobosiewicz our age because we have enough ex- up today, the first off a corner. That’s banged a free kick from 30 yards out perience from this early season to get fixable. And the other bad corner by that missed to the right. where we need to be,” Ley expressed. us and a counter attack down the Lyght’s second goal was set up by “I’m a newbee, so Mr. Ewing and field. I think both fixable mistakes. sophomore Faith Price, who won a all the girls have been so welcoming We will take our knocks. We knew mix for the ball at midfield and slid the ball forward in a slightly left slant. Lyght came seemingly from out of nowhere, beat the defender and drilled the ball past Amman into the right corner with less than six minutes off David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the clock in the second half. BREAKING INTO THE OPEN...Cougar running back Mike Kalnins, No. 8, breaks into the open against Governor “The defender bobbled it. I ran up Livingston. Kalnins scored a pair of first-half touchdowns in the 35-0 victory at Memorial Field in Cranford. and I saw the defender coming across. I saw Corinne running up and I knew she was going to beat the defender. So I passed it to space and she got there. Cougar Gridders Trample GL Highlanders, 35-0 She did an amazing move around the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 goalie and shot it,” Price explained. “I was seeing Faith fighting for the Katz was intercepted twice, once at illegal procedure penalty, the Cou- “Most of them were late hits and ball and I said I need to get myself up the GL two-yard line by Jake Pencek gars managed to finish off an 83-yard definitely were an issue. Pass inter- there to contribute because there was in the first quarter and once in the end scoring drive when Shriner found a ferences, we had false starts, pass like three defenders over there. I knew zone by Victor Chait during the third huge opening and galloped for his 38- interferences,” Kalnins said. Faith could get me the ball. As I was quarter. yard TD with 9:01 left in the game. “We just got to iron everything out. coming up, Faith slid me the ball and Senior running back Jamie Shriner, Senior Jack McAleavey kicked the No penalties, no turnovers, have a I was able to get around the defender David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times who carried three times for 14 yards fourth of his five points after. great week of practice and I think we and shoot it with my left foot into the STRUGGLING FOR POSSESSION...Blue Devil Katie Hamilton, No. 6, and and had a 24-yard reception in the The Cougars tacked on their fifth will come out on top,” Schork said. right corner,” Lyght said. Raider Holly Nelson, No. 10, struggle for possession of the ball. first half, got more offensive action in rushing TD when Marcus Johnson “Different story! Different story! For the Blue Devils, the season has the second half and carried seven weaved his way for a 35-yard TD They are going to be a very athletic been one of dealing with multiple and they believe in us. They know we that coming in. We are in a good more times for 78 yards, which in- with 4:29 remaining. Just two plays team coming in. We got to look like we injuries. can do it. We have been doing great mindset. We are in a good place. We cluded respective TD runs of four before Johnson had a 45-yard run did in the second half with crisp drives. “What you are seeing is a young and we just need to move on, keep look forward to county tournament yards and 38 yards. Due to penalties, negated on a penalty. We were better on defense too. We team and with a lot of injuries. Kate going and keep winning,” Price said. time and states,” Coach Schmidt said. Shriner did have a 15-yard TD run Next on the list for the Cougars were sacking them. There weren’t as Armstrong is out. We have Sophie “I think we are an amazing team. Westfield 0 0 0 and a seven yard TD run negated. would be a home game with Rahway many penalties,” Shriner said. Hendricks, another senior starter, out. Just because we are young it doesn’t Sc Pl-Fanwood 1 1 2 “We shot ourselves in the foot a little tomorrow night, September 21, at 7 “I think this week we will work on We have Noah Autzmeguine, a sopho- bit throughout the first half. GL had the p.m. Rahway lost to Somerville, 42- that. We will work on our blocking. more who is going to start, out. Julia ball a quarter and a half. We stopped it 31, then trounced Voorhees, 35-7, so We will get better and we will be way Mancheno just got out of rehab. Half Blue Devil Tennis Girl Win a little in the second half but once we the Cougars need to hold their penal- better prepared for Rahway,” Kalnins our starting lineup is injured. It’s like started not having those penalties, we ties to a minimum. said. preseason all over again. The girls started moving the ball better. We had “Hopefully that will be fixed in a Gov. Livingston 0 0 0 0 0 know that. This game we start three Moorestown Invitational crisp drives. I thought the little adjust- week,” Shriner added. Cranford 0 14 7 14 35 freshmen, four sophomores. They are The Westfield High School girls Silverman topped Shreyavasi Gowda ments we made on defense we got the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE going to learn. But I think all those tennis team lived up to their top- and Kaitlyn Chung, 6-1, 6-3, at sec- ball back a lot quicker than the first girls are going to come back within seeded position by taking top honors ond doubles. half,” Shriner said. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in the Moorestown Invitational Tour- COUNTY OF UNION Zelechowski defeated her As to his TDs, Shriner said, “The PUBLIC NOTICE nament held on September 15. The Moorestown opponent, 6-1, 6-4, at AKE NOTICE That pursuant to Resolution No. 98-05, adopted by the Township one down by the goal line I just saw a TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Lady Blue Devils shut out West Counsel of the Township of Scotch Plains on May 10, 2005, that the undersigned will first singles, Rothenberg won her sec- hole. Usually the designed play is to CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and Windsor-Plainsboro (WWP) North, ond singles match, 6-4, 6-3, and Peretz go outside but I saw a hole in the locations specified below, the following motor vehicles which came into the possession ORDINANCE NO. 2018-13 5-0, then did the same with won her third singles match, 6-1, 6-0. middle so I said cut it back and got of the Scotch Plains Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Moorestown before avenging an regu- Clausen and Weiniger won at first claim same. through that little gap. It might have THE CODE OF THE TOWN- lar-season loss by toppling Kent Place, All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no doubles, 6-4, 6-3, and Bremer and been Schork, who opened up the gap. SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each 3-2, for the championship. Silverman won at second doubles, 6- TER 255 LAND DEVELOP- The one down here [38-yards] was vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. Against WWP, Blue Devil Natalie MENT, ARTICLE V ZONING, 2, 2-6, 12-10. just straight to the line.” Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time SECTION 255-35D “YARD Zelechowski defeated Melinda Mao, Against Kent Place, Zelechowski fell of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Shriner’s four-yard TD run con- REGULATIONS” 6-1, 6-2, at first singles. Rachel 6-3, 6-4, to Julia Anderson, Rothenberg cluded an eight-play, 36-yard march The public auction shall be held on Sept 25, 2018 in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. STATEMENT Rothenberg defeated Riya Patimidi, lost, 6-1, 6-4, to Remy Charters the that gave the Cougars a 21-0 lead 6-2, 6-7 (4-7), 10-8 at second singles Peretz came through with a 6-3, 0-6, 6- with 6:41 left in the third quarter. The following vehicle may be examined at Plains Auto 2368 Berylium Road Scotch NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plains, New Jersey at 8:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 8:45 am. foregoing ordinance was finally passed at and Katey Peretz defeated Nikita 2, victory over Charlotte McCann. Schork’s 12-yard sack had forced the a meeting of the Township Committee of Tripurama, 6-2, 6-2, at third singles. MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID Clausen and Weiniger beat Kelcie Highlanders to punt from their end the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on PONTIAC 2000 1G2NF52TXYM843429 $1,815.00 Charlotte Clausen and Eliza Weiniger Engles and Grace McGinley, 6-1, 7-5, zone to give the Cougars great field September 11, 2018. stopped Sabrina Chang and Kirthi at first doubles, and Bremer and position. Bozena Lacina, RMC Patricia Donahue Township Clerk Municipal Clerk Chigurupati, 6-2, 6-4, at first doubles Silverman defeated Amma Jan and Despite a holding penalty and an 1 T - 9/20/18, The Times Fee: $41.82 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $19.89 and Leah Bremer and Sloane Emaan Jan, 6-1, 6-2, at second doubles. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR 03905 0006 PRUNTY, GREGORY & ANISA 205 HARDING RD S $155.59 NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS 03905 0013 JACOBS, PAUL W & HELEN 230 WILLIAM ST S $294.78 Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell 03906 0007 AUSBON, RICKY & DEBRA 202 HARDING RD S $296.97 at public auction on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock 03907 0011 ALVES, JORGINA 202 WATCHUNG TR S $72.48 in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed 04001 0001 VERRASTRO, THOMAS F & CAROL A 357 HENRY ST S $315.62 to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal 04002 0002 CLEARVIEW EQUITIES LLC 343 WILLIAM ST T $2,618.25 liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 16TH DAY OF 04002 0008 DI DARIO, MARGARET 313 WILLIAM ST S $292.59 OCTOBER 2018. 04002 0011 DOYLE,BRIAN & DARLENE 2394 MOUNTAIN AV S $289.30 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel 04102 0002 ANDRAWIS, MARYAN 437 WILLIAM ST S $206.92 of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the slae. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate 04103 0001 REAGAN, JAMES JR & NICOLE 2405 ROSE ST S $287.52 of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form 04104 0004 KAUFMAN, JACQUELINE 431 WARREN ST S $292.59 of cash, certified check or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which 04401 0017 SPADY, CONNELL & DIANE 10 JOHNSON ST S $294.78 there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. 04501 0018 CORTES, GILBERT & LORRAINE KRI 364 ACACIA RD T $5,014.86 At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payment must be in the 04703 0003 2600 RT 22 LLC 2600 ROUTE 22 S $292.60 form of cash or certified check. 04801 0004 CLARK, JOHN HARDING & ROSEMARY 179 WILLIAM ST S $321.10 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq), the Water Pollution 04901.01 0003 CO117 GIANETTI, CRAIG & JENNIFER 117 DONATO CR S $111.55 Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq). In addition, the municipality is 04901.06 0003 CO607 CARUSO, RALPH 607 DONATO CR S $150.48 precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prosepctive purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner 04901.08 0003 CO810 SOLOMON, KIA - JOHNSON, SHAWN 810 DONATO CR S $289.30 of the site. 06001 0008 HUDSON, SEAN L 532 ROLLING PEAKS WY T $605.31 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. 06001 0021 ANTHONY, MARSHALL 520 HIDDEN HO S $206.92 06301 0003 TURPIN, PAULINE LARK 2509 SMITH ST T $5,230.69 TYPE OF 06304 0002 BROWN, ROSE 2530 JOHN ST T $5,780.09 BLOCK & LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION CHARGES TOTAL 06703 0029 JUDGE, JOSEPH G & SUSAN C 709 WESTFIELD RD T $15,968.56 00101 0002 GOTTLICK, RUSSELL 1509 FRONT ST T S $11,367.46 07201 0031 COLES, ERNEST JR & COLES, MELV 2397 RICHMOND ST S $153.73 00102 0012 AKINS-HARVEY, OLLIE\HARVEY, CA 1565 FRONT ST S $313.43 07304 0017.01 MELENDEZ, GRACE 2405 B PARK PL S $265.66 00201.01 0018 CBS01 THOMAS,JAMEL & ;LOUIS P MELISS 1540 FRONT ST S $292.52 07703 0004 SCHETELICH, TIMOTHY T 2426 HILL RD S $302.46 00204 0005 JADE ISLE HOLDING CORP 475 TERRILL RD T S $59,870.42 07802 0014 TUPELO HILL ASSOCIATES LLC 906 CENTER ST T $11,807.23 00301 0018 IAIONE, THOMAS & RALPH 1540 E SECOND ST S $155.90 08101 0012 NOBLETT, JAMES & ROXANE 2404 BRYANT AV S $157.99 00302 0006 DAVIDSON, JEFFREY/GRECO, CAROL 512 FARLEY AV S $290.76 08504 0029 MASON, KEVIN & MARYANN 2101 MAPLEVIEW CT T S $12,636.91 00401 0007 WILLIAMS ,PHILIPPA E. 522 BEVERLY AV S $291.50 08701 0007 RUSHMORE LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVI 1124 WASHINGTON AV T S $2,933.87 00401 0015 KAY, ROBERT W 535 FARLEY AV S $291.50 08703 0007 ONWUANAEGBULE, DONATUS & APPOL 1 JEFFERSON AV REAR T $26.84 00402 0006 POWELL, RAYMOND & BERNICE 518 FOREPAUGH AV T S $11,208.01 08801 0006 EBRON, ROBERT & QUEEN 1167 MARTINE AV T S $6,301.25 00403 0010 BOWLES, STEPHEN L & MICHELLE 536 HUNTER AV S $254.19 08902 0017 GOETZEE, HELEN 1126 HETFIELD AV S $206.92 00404 0012 RIOS-FRUTOS, FATIMA 548 WILLOW AV S $290.55 09005 0015 ESPINOZA, MANUEL E 2251 NEWARK AV S $151.57 00501 0017 1589 SECOND ST, LLC 1589 E SECOND ST T S $27,043.73 09201 0010 CURRIE, CRAIG T 2096 NEWARK AV S $292.29 00601 0008 LOUISON, MERCEDES 345 FARLEY AV S $298.08 09201 0012 CANNIZZO,ANGELO 2110 NEWARK AV S $294.78 00601 0009 MARRERO, PABLO & DILIA 351 FARLEY AV S $305.75 09201 0022 ALCHUS, MICHAEL & LISA 2119 MEADOW VIEW RD S $153.16 00601 0021 STEPHENS, PAUL & DELORES 360 HOE AV T $2,057.03 09603 0007 EBERT, MICHAEL J 1274 WHITE OAK RD S $154.27 00601 0023 VEGA,ANGELA 352 HOE AV S $341.94 09901 0006 PATEL, HARSH 2211 W BROAD ST S $295.88 00603 0026 HARRIS, ELIGHA & MABLE 330 HUNTER AV S $154.27 10001 0026 DARIANI, BEHROOZ & SIMIN K 2 OXFORD RD T S $102.46 00705 0004 QUINTERO, ELIZABETH 221 MYRTLE AV S $301.36 10001 0045 HARRY J LAYTON IRREVOCABLE TRU 1425 GOLF ST T $5,743.47 00705 0008 SPRINGS, SAKINAH J 1747 MOUNTAIN AV S $151.57 10102 0001 CORTES, MAURICIO & OLGA PATRIC 1422 GRAYMILL DR S $299.17 00705 0020 DALLAH, GIBSON & DOROTHY 228 HAVEN AV T $3,932.93 11905 0038 SMITH, MICHAEL & CHAUNTE H/W 1671 COOPER RD S $295.88 00901 0016 SINGLETARY, TYRONE & STACEY 358 WILLOW AV S $298.08 11905 0042 AGUERO, CARLOS E & DAGMAR P 33 FENIMORE DR T S $8,137.91 00901 0023 WILLIAMS, MARLENE & JOHN 365 HUNTER AV S $303.26 12401 0010 JUNGUENET,JOHN 12 BLACK BIRCH RD S $153.73 00902 0017 WILLMOTT,THEODORE W & PAULA M 360 MYRTLE AV S $304.58 12401 0019 KISSI, EMMANUEL 1881 RARITAN RD S $154.82 00902 0029 CHINELLI, STEPHANIE A & PADULA 337 WILLOW AV S $109.79 12501 0003 THOMSPSON,CINDY 1818 CHAPEL RD S $299.94 00903 0013 JOHNSON, VALERIE A 1744 MOUNTAIN AV T S $9,140.88 12502 0020 BENSULOCK, JOHN 1961 GRENVILLE RD S $299.17 00903.01 0026 CKJ04 HANSELMAN,ERICKA 4 KING JAMES CT S $149.21 12502 0023 1949 GRENVILLE ROAD LLC 1949 GRENVILLE RD T $7,848.40 00903.04 0026 CKJ13 PINCUS, JULIE 13 KING JAMES CT S $289.37 12503 0001 1950 GRENVILLE ROAD LLC 1950 GRENVILLE RD T $4,444.42 01001 0019 SANJOY,LLC 1806 MOUNTAIN AV T $1,965.95 13002 0009 REICH, WARREN A - REICH, STEVE 2090 RARITAN RD T $9,989.59 01101 0022 JONES, DORIS J 422 MYRTLE AV S $298.75 13201 0009 COLASANTI, ANDREW V & KIMBERLY 1876 LAMBERTS MILL RD S $292.92 01103 0016 SHOMADE, KOLA - AMAO, BOLADE E 407 SYCAMORE AV S $18.14 13301 0021 ROMEO, DOMENICK - MAURER, KRIS 5 LINDEN LN S $301.56 01201 0035 C0210 KRAHNERT, PATRICIA M 530 PARK AV T $36.31 13301 0038 US BANK TRSTEE THORNBURG MTG S 2020 WINDING BROOK WY S $321.62 01201 0036 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 536 PARK AV S $323.71 13302 0007 DIFABRIZIO, LARA & MICHAEL 2051 WINDING BROOK WY S $170.52 01502 0013 SMITH, ELWOOD DEAN JR 418 UNION AV S $300.27 13701.16 0003 CB019 FEDERAL NATL MTG ASSOC 19 BURNHAM VI S $28.46 01802 0006 MENDEZ, ANGEL DIAZ,CLAUDIA I 220 UNION AV S $307.94 13701.42 0004 CRE09 SIEGAL, ADAM 1009 CELLAR AV S $319.76 01803 0009 CORNEJO, VICTOR V & MARIA E 1944 SUNSET PL S $194.79 13701.42 0004 CRE19 LYNCH, MAUREEN J 1019 CELLAR AV S $177.77 01803 0017.01 POLLACK,M&M/BROOKING,P&K 1935 MOUNTAIN AV S $313.43 13701.43 0004 CRE31 NOVAK, SUSAN A 1031 CELLAR AV S $21.37 01904 0005 TUCKER, JEANETTE 1996 PROSPECT AV T S $11,828.22 14001 0008 THOMPSON, PATRICK C 1680 RARITAN RD S $154.82 02101 0004 IAIONE, RALPH 356 COOK AV S $311.88 14301 0026 FEDORCZYK,SUZANNE 1410 RARITAN RD S $306.00 02302 0004 CHABANOV, JULIA & SALAS,GUIDO 1966 BIRCH ST S $326.59 14501 0021 JEON, YOUNG & KYUNG 4 MICHAEL LN T $15,530.21 02601 0015 MC MAHON, KEVIN & BARBARA E 420 RIDGEVIEW AV S $160.23 14502 0018 SEGARRA,ISABEL 10 KAREN CT S $300.27 02701 0002 IAIONE,RALPH 2050 MOUNTAIN AV S $298.84 14602 0007 TURCHIN, MARILYN %SCOTT PERRY 11 GREENBRIER LN T S $24,770.18 02802 0020 KRONERT, MICHAEL 2075 PROSPECT AV S $206.92 14602 0016 FORESTINE,ANTHONY R 1100 COOPER RD S $171.61 02803 0007 SANTORO,SCOTT & BERNADINE 2048 PROSPECT AV S $292.92 15101 0018 BRZEZINSKI, JOHN R & ANNE MARI 1120 DONAMY GL T S $27,993.88 02803 0031 IAIONE, RALPH 2031 MOUNTAIN AV S $158.12 15302 0002 HERITAGE LEGACY HOLDINGS 1310 CUSHING RD T S $9,682.27 03101 0011 BATES,CHRISTOPHER 2212 COLES AV S $154.82 15302 0025 GORSKI, PAUL & JUDITH 12 BALMORAL LN S $312.33 03201 0005 MAGNOTTA,LISA B 533 WESTFIELD RD S $154.82 15303 0017 BYRNE, JACQUELINE PATRICIA 1230 TERRILL RD S $335.08 03301 0007 TEZUCAR, ONUR-BARDSLEY, JESSIC 563 WESTFIELD RD S $298.32 15304 0001.01 IAIONE, RALPH 1250 TERRILL RD S $296.67 03301 0021 POWERS, BEVERLY 595 WEST CT T S $8,499.24 15402 0019 REITER, RICHARD & LENORE 1152 CUSHING RD S $159.26 03403 0001 PODBEREZNIAK, ANDREW & DURKA, 2310 CAROL PL T S $5,910.85 15901 0038 REDDY,JAIDEEP/GADDAM,PRANITHA 1590 RAHWAY RD S $173.44 03501 0006 RICHTER, PETER & MEGAN 2334 BELVEDERE DR S $303.55 16001 0013 SUMNER, ALFRED WELLES 1660 RAHWAY RD T S O $17,964.16 03804 0014 ALLEN, GEORGE A 2249 MOUNTAIN AV S $153.19 16001 0039 ALVAREZ, MICHAEL 1700 RAHWAY RD S $289.30 03901 0001 LUGO, JENNIFER-LAZO, SANDRA 191 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S $312.78 16402 0001.03 ALZOOBAEE, FAIZ & MAHA 6 KING ST T $22,938.55 03901 0004 BROWN, RICHARD & JEAN C 179 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S $205.63 (Charge Legend: T=Taxes, S=Sewer, W=Water, I=SID, F=Fox-Lnc, O=Other Munic) 03902 0003 SAFI, JUDY; SIMPSON, ALICIA 185 WATCHUNG TR S $290.76 Colleen M. Huehn, 03903 0006 GENTILE, BONNIE B 2389 LAKE PARK TR S $290.39 Collector of Taxes 03904 0003.02 LU, CHRISTOPHER & MICHAEL 190 WILLIAM ST T S $3,213.89 4 T - 09/20, 09/27, 10/04 & 10/11/18, The Times Fee: $1563.68 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 20, 2018 Page 17 PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Blue Devils Sting Cougars in 2nd Overtime, 1-0 UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 403 SOUTH AVENUE that’s where we find him to help us whistle and to their credit, they did and launched a left-to-right shot that GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027 HOME HEALTH AIDE FOR SALE out. He’s accepted that role and when that spectacularly,” Cougar Head slid past the far post. Co-captain Mike RESOLUTION NO. 18-184 there’s an opportunity for him in the Coach Greg Campbell said. Carracino’s shots were also stopped. Certified Aide seeks position to Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, middle, that’s something we are go- Both goalkeepers, Blue Devil Ryan “Carracino had his chances. Drew WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough care for sick or elderly during the upstairs cooperative in Westfield of Garwood has determined that there with detached garage. $235,000.00 ing to try to hopefully get there at Friedberg and Kellett had their op- Patterson was everywhere in front of exists a need for professional appraisal night or days. Good References. some point because we know the qual- portunities to make some diving saves. the field for us. We had a couple of services for the Borough of Garwood’s (973) 763-1438 or (201) 407-1903 without garage $225.000.00 ity he can bring when he’s in the “Both keepers played great today. key injuries to starters as well, so we 2018/2019 tax appeals; and For appt call (732) 207-7121 WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough CATERING COMPANY middle third,” Coach Shaw said. We decided to give Kevin Kellett the really relied on our depth. It’s a credit of Garwood directed the Borough Admin- ISELIN ESTATE SALE Chances came in both halves but it start. We have kind of been doing a to all the guys on the roster. It was an istrator/Clerk via Resolution No. 18-174, Catering company looking for full was the Cougars, who pushed the keeper by committee system but he’s all hands on deck effort today. Unfor- adopted on August 14, 2018, to prepare an and part-time servers & dishwash- 180 Creemer Avenue attack more in the first half. established himself more recently and tunately not the results we wanted but RFQ which was posted in accordance with Fri.9/22 & Sat.9/23 law on August 15, 2018, and received ers. Paid breaks, meals provided. “It was our game plan coming in to you saw from today’s game, he had a indicative of what we are looking for Call (908)789-0808 10 am to 3pm proposals on August 27, 2018, under a fair Contents of Home, Dining Room, be the aggressors in the first 10 to 15 couple of key saves,” Coach Campbell to give us a chance to compete for the and open process in accordance with P.L. HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER minutes, especially, to establish our noted. conference and the county,” Coach 2004, c.19, as amended by P.L. 2005, Curio, Bedrooms, Lladros, own game plan. That was my chal- Cougar senior Drew Patterson Campbell expressed. c.51; and Home For Sale By Owner Hummels, Christmas, Lenox, lenge to the boys before the first banged a close one off the crossbar With 15 minutes left in the half, WHEREAS, the said Governing Body Brookside Rd, Mtsd., NJ Glass, Bar Items, Clothing, has determined that such services are Linens, Costume Jewelry, Patio Blue Devil co-captain Henry professional services as defined in the 3 bdrm, 2-1/2 bth, EI kitchen, lg Schwartz’s shot was knocked away Local Public Contracts Law of the State of walk-out finished basement, Set, Stained Glass Supplies, by Kellet and the rebound was New Jersey; and hardwood floors, granite counters, Patio Set, Tools & More. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts For Pics DovetailsUSA.com knocked in by a player who was ruled Law requires that a notice stating the na- central AC; oversized 2-1/2 car offside. ture, duration, services and amount of garage w/cedar closet; deck & MOVING SALE!!! The Blue Devils grabbed the initia- each contract awarded as a professional private backyard w/mature Mountainside 1329 Outlook tive in the second half but both over- services contract be printed once in the landscaping. near NYC bus & official newspaper of the municipality; Drive (Off Of Summit Ave.) Fri. time periods belonged to Westfield. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED school bus stop across street. Sept. 21st & Sat. Sept. 22nd In the first overtime, Meade had a by the Mayor and Council of the Borough Call for appt (908) 232-1628 9:30AM-3:00PM golden opportunity when Jeremy of Garwood: 1. That the Mayor and Borough Clerk be HELP WANTED Everything Priced To Go!!! Sofa, Silber launched a shot into the box Loveseat, Trundle Bed, Queen Br. and are hereby authorized and directed to The Borough of Fanwood is from the left portion of midfield about execute an agreement with Timothy Set, Danish Teak Dining Set, 25 yards out but his shot also banged Hoffman Inc. Real Estate Appraisers and accepting applications for a part Rugs, Lighting, Office Furnishings, the crossbar. Consultants, P.O. Box 3030, Westfield, time seasonal Laborer position in NJ 07090, for the provision of professional Console, Curio Cabinet, Antique “I had a header off the crossbar that the Borough’s Public Works Settee, Antique Cooper Washing appraisal services in connection with the Department for the 2018 Leaf could have gone in in overtime. Jer- Borough of Garwood’s 2018/2019 tax ap- Machine, Side/Accent Chairs, emy Silber crossed it in but I got to peals; and Pickup Program. Applicants must Tables, Linens, Draperies, China, take chances next time and hopefully 2. That said Contractor shall receive have a valid NJ Driver’s license. fees in accordance with the proposal dated Pewter, Porcelain, Glassware, finish a lot,” Meade said. Knowledge of public works KK., HH., Decor Items, Refrig., August 22, 2018, and not to exceed operations a plus. Interested Finally the magic moment arrived $10,000.00; and Patio Furn., Weber Grill, Tools, and so did Caherly. 3. That this contract is awarded without applicants should contact Eleanor Generator, + Basement, Garage “We had a lot of chances to finish competitive bidding as professional ser- McGovern, Borough Administrator vices pursuant to the Local Public Con- And So Much More!!! David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and finally we had one at the five at 75 North Martine Avenue, Visit: www: GETTING A FOOT ON THE BALL...Blue Devil sophomore midfielder Matt minute mark and we scored,” Caherly tracts Law; and Fanwood, NJ 07023 or by e-mail: Blake, No. 14, gets a foot on the ball during the game with the Cranford Cougars. 4. That the Borough Clerk be and is griffinestateandtagsales.com said. hereby authorized and directed to main- [email protected] for Photos & Info. (908) 447-3044 “We had our fair share of opportu- tain this resolution and the professional an application. nities. A similar story to our loss to GL services contract on file and available for Lady Blue Devils Capture 1st public inspection in the Office of the Bor- The Borough of Fanwood is an FREELANCERS WANTED the other day. A couple of golden ough Clerk; and EOE. Responses must be opportunities that I wish had found 5. That the Borough Clerk is hereby received by October 1, 2018. [email protected] At St. Dominic X-C Classic the back of the net and this might have authorized and directed to publish a copy been different results. We were a of this notice as required by law. The Westfield High School girls I, Christina M Ariemma, Municipal Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 23:47 finished 7-8 and Julia Burk much, much better team today than on cross-country team captured first in crossed 10th at 23:52. of the Borough of Garwood hereby attest TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Saturday. If we are able to play this that this Resolution was adopted by the each division at the St. Dominic Clas- In the two-mile freshman race, Erin BOARD OF EDUCATION sic held on September 15. The Lady way game in and game out, I like our Council of the Borough of Garwood on McKinney took second at 15:27, Jordyn chances this year,” Coach Campbell September 11, 2018. NOTICE OF AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Blue Devils won the varsity division CHRISTINA M. ARIEMMA, Ament was fifth at 15:53, followed by said. The Cranford Board of Education met on September 24. 2018 and awarded the with a total of 28, dominated the JV Maggie Cassidy at 16:15. Samantha Municipal Clerk following contracts without competitive bidding as a professional service (or extraordi- division with a total of 18 and cruised Katz finished eighth at 17:01. Cranford 0 0 0 0 0 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $57.63 nary, unspecifiable service) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A.5a(1). The resolution of award to first in the two-mile freshman race. Westfield 0 0 0 1 1 and the contracts listed below are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board PUBLIC NOTICE Secretary located at 132 Thomas Street from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through For the varsity, Sarah Hacker fin- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Friday. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD ished second with a time of 20:41, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Contract PLANNING BOARD followed by Grace Morgan who was UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Name Nature of Award Contract Period Not to Exceed NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING third at 21:04. Caroline Collins was NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE ITG Innovative School District 9/20/18 – 1/31/19 $45,000.00 fifth at 21:25, Grace Endy finished In accordance with the ordinances of the Therapy Group Psychologist Evaluations The Bond Ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading Township of Cranford and the statutes of seventh at 21:36 and Elizabeth Bielen at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey, held on July Robert J. Carfagno the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby finished 12th at 21:47. Cranford Cou- 16, 2018. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing thereon at a Business Administrator/Board Secretary served that an application for develop- meeting of said Borough Council to be held at the Municipal Building, 75 North Martine 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $32.64 gar Lindsay Aschmies crossed 13th ment, Application No. PBA-18-00008 to Avenue, in said Borough on October 1, 2018 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. and during the week prior at 21:56, followed by Blue Devils be located in Zone ORC on the premises to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said Bond Ordinance will PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE known as the Address: 208 North Av- Sammy Salz at 21:59 and Brianna be made available at the Clerk’s Office to the members of the general public who shall enue West, Cranford, New Jersey, Block TOWN OF WESTFIELD Hatch at 22:02. Cougars Claire request the same. with attic storage contrary to Sections No. 176 Lot No. 22, has been submitted BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ELEANOR MCGOVERN 12.04G, 13.01G1a, and 13.01I of the Land Callahan and Grace Bishop finished by Applicant: 208 North Avenue West, BOROUGH CLERK Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Use Ordinance to allow an improvement 37-41, respectively. LLC, c/o Peter Gensicke of 15 Alden Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions coverage of 51.70% (6,700 square feet) Street, Cranford, New Jersey 07016. ORDINANCE 18-11-S Blue Devils Avan Maurillo at 22:28, at its meeting on September 12, 2018, for where the Ordinance allows a maximum Application is to convert existing one- Natalia Vollaro at 22:37 and BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 16-01-S the following applications decided upon at coverage by improvements of 50% (6,400 family into a two family. Property is mixed FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH the meeting held on August 13, 2018. square feet); to allow a side yard setback Madeleine Learner at 22:57 finished use and will include an existing accounting OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON MARCH 7, 2016 of 6 feet for an accessory structure where 1-2-3 in the JV race and Molly Stogner office. Two family is a conditional use in the Carmel Ryan & Brent Livermore, 1033 the Ordinance requires a minimum side zone. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF Grandview Avenue. Applicants sought finished seventh at 23:02. Paige yard setback of 10 feet for an accessory Applicant seeks preliminary and final FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of permission to install a six-foot fence con- Radice at 23:32 and Abby Frontero at structure; to allow a building height of 18 site plan approval and requires the follow- all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: trary to Section 12.07C of the Land Use feet for an accessory structure where the ing variances: Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, Ordinance where the Ordinance allows a PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance allows a maximum building §255-26G1(3)(a) – Allow parking in front in the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Ordinance Providing maximum fence height of four feet for a height of 15 feet for an accessory struc- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY yard along Orchard Street. An Appropriation Of $965,000 For Various Capital Improvements For And By The corner lot, when located in the front yard, ture. Application approved with conditions. CHANCERY DIVISION There are also some pre-existing non- Borough Of Fanwood In The County Of Union, New Jersey And, Authorizing The Issuance street side yard or in any portion of the rear UNION COUNTY conforming conditions: Of $489,250 Bonds Or Notes Of The Borough For Financing Part Of The Appropriation” yard. Application approved with conditions. Amanda & Brad Como, 572 Highland DOCKET NO. F-006942-18 §136 Attachment 1 finally adopted on March 7, 2016 (the “Ordinance”) is hereby incorporated by reference Michelle Hildenbrand, 1050 Avenue. Applicants sought approval to FILE NO. 24763-18 Schedule 1 in its entirety. Wychwood Road. Applicant sought ap- construct a two-story addition and a front Lot area: 15,000 s.f. required; 13,275 s.f. Section 2. (a) Section 1(b) of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its entirety as porch addition contrary to Section 12.03D NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT proval to construct an addition contrary to existing follows: Section 11.06E6, 11.06E7, 12.04E1, and of the Land Use Ordinance to allow a front (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Lot width: 100 foot required; 91.44’ exist- “$308,285 expected to be received from the New Jersey Department of Transportation 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordinance to yard setback of 30 feet 4 inches where the JUNE H. ZATKO, HER HEIRS, ing (via Federal Government) in connection with the Improvement described in Section allow a rear yard setback of 32 feet 9 Ordinance requires a minimum front yard DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Front yard (Orchard Street) 30 foot re- 3(a)(1).” inches where the Ordinance requires a setback of 37.14 feet. Application approved REPRESENTATIVES AND quired; 21.7 feet existing (b) Section 3(a)(1) of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its entirety as follows: minimum rear yard setback of 35 feet; to with conditions. HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF Waivers requested are: Improvements Appropriation Estimated Period allow a floor area ratio of 26.49% (4,139 James & Theresa McDermott, 108 THEIR SUCCESSORS IN 1. Lighting Plan: No change to existing. and Estimated Maximum Amount of square feet) where the Ordinance allows a Summit Court. Applicants sought ap- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- 2. Landscaping: No change to existing. Cost of Bonds or Notes Usefulness maximum floor area ratio of 30% (4,000 proval to construct a deck contrary to Sec- EST; In addition, applicant requests any square feet); to allow a building coverage tion 13.0C2 of the Land Use Ordinance to variances, waivers or relief that the 5. Various road improvements, $858,285 $313,500 20 years YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND of 20.9% where the Ordinance allows a allow a side yard setback of 8 feet where Board may require. including but not limited to REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO maximum building coverage of 20%; to the Ordinance requires a minimum side The Zoning/Planning Board will con- Madison Avenue, including AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- allow a side yard setback of 10 feet where yard setback for a deck of 10 feet. Applica- duct a public hearing on this matter on the curbs and sidewalks, including neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 the Ordinance requires a minimum side tion approved with conditions. following (date) October 3, 2018 at 8:00 milling and paving, including West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to yard setback of 12.5 feet. Application ap- p.m. in Room 107 of the Cranford Town- all work or materials necessary Vinay Bhatt, 1009 Columbus Avenue. the Amended Complaint filed in a Civil proved with conditions. ship Municipal Building at 8 Spring- therefor or incidental thereto. Applicant sought approval not to have a Action, in which MTAG AS CUST FOR field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey Don Kolterjahn, 1050 Lawrence Av- garage contrary to Section 11.09E14 of ALTERNA FUNDING II is the plaintiff and (c) The Ordinance is hereby further amended by deleting the reference of 965,000 for 07016. Any person or persons affected by enue. Applicant sought approval to con- the Land Use Ordinance where the Ordi- DAVID H. HARZOLD, ET ALS; are defen- the appropriation and estimated cost and substituting in lieu therefor $1,073,285. this application will have an opportunity to struct an addition and a front porch con- nance requires a minimum one-car ga- dants, pending in the Superior Court of Section 3. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the present any objections to the proposed trary to Section 12.03D of the Land Use rage. Application approved with conditions. New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolutions development. The Board does, however, Ordinance to allow a front yard setback of County and bearing Docket No. F-006942- in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended Clark Qiang Zhu, 931 Grandview Av- have the right to exclude repetitious testi- 43.05 feet where the Ordinance requires a 18 within thirty-five (35) days after Sep- capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local enue. Applicant sought approval to con- mony. minimum front yard setback of 48.5 feet. tember 20, 2018 exclusive of such date. If Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. struct an addition contrary to Section All documents relating to this application Application approved with conditions. you fail to answer or appear in accordance Section 4. This Section 4 constitutes a declaration of official intent under Treasury 12.04F1 and 11.09E6 of the Land Use may be inspected by the public Monday with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may Regulation Section 1.150-2. The Borough reasonably expects to pay expenditures with Gretchen Meyers, 236 Hyslip Avenue. Ordinance to allow a side yard setback of through Friday between the hours of 8:30 be rendered against you for relief de- respect to the Improvements prior to the date that the Borough incurs debt obligations Applicant sought approval to construct an 6.8 feet where the Ordinance requires a a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Zoning/Plan- manded in the Amended Complaint. You under this Bond Ordinance. The Borough reasonably expects to reimburse such addition contrary to Section 12.04F1 of the minimum side yard setback of 10 feet; to ning Department, Cranford Township shall file your Answer and Proof of Service expenditures with the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the Borough under this Bond Land Use Ordinance to allow a building allow a building coverage of 27.96% where Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Av- in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Ordinance. The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for payment coverage of 22.79% where the Ordinance the Ordinance allows a maximum building enue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- of the costs of the Improvements is $489,250. allows a maximum building coverage of coverage of 20%. Application approved Gary S. Goodman, Esq. plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, Section 5. All other provisions of the Ordinance shall remain unchanged. 20%. Application approved with conditions. with conditions. 23 North Avenue East in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- Section 6. This amendatory bond ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Richard & Barbara Bagger, 249 Linda Jacus tice and Procedure. publication thereof after final adoption as provided by Local Bond Law. Attorney for: 208 North Avenue West, LLC Kimball Avenue. Applicants sought ap- Secretary, Board of Adjustment You are further advised that if you are 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $54.06 1 T - 9/20/18, The Times Fee: $108.12 proval to construct a new two-car garage 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $89.76 unable to obtain an attorney you may com- municate with the Lawyer Referral Service of the County of Venue and that if you cannot afford an attorney, you may com- municate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue. The telephone num- Goods & Services You Need ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354-4340. Harry's Painting & THE ACTION has been instituted for the 30 Years purpose of foreclosing the following tax Handy Man Services sale certificate: Experience Specializing in all types of 1. A certain tax certificate 15-078, sold residential & commercial painting on 12/11/2015, dated 12/11/2015, and was BLACK TOP interior and exterior recorded on 3/7/2016 in Book 14058 at Page 427, made by SONYA L. WINGATE, Handyman all types of roof repairs • driveway seal-coating Collector of Taxes of HILLSIDE, and State PAVING rotten wood repair specialist • sheet rock and ceiling repairs of New Jersey to MTAG AS CUST FOR gutter services • power washing ALTERNA FUNDING II and subsequently DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE deck and fence restorations • concrete and cement work assigned to plaintiff, MTAG AS CUST FOR Mr. Reliable PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS Woodpecker Damage Repairs ALTERNA FUNDING II. This covers real estate located in HILLSIDE, County of Call 732-734-9767 UNION, and State of New Jersey, known (908) 462.4755 908-889-4422 as LOT 26 BLOCK 704 as shown on the FREE ESTIMATES for a free estimate Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- cate of HILLSIDE and concerns premises commonly known as 354 HARVARD AV- OLIVER A ENUE, HILLSIDE, New Jersey. JK’s Painting & YOU, JUNE H. ZATKO, HER HEIRS, Wall Covering DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- PAVING SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, Driveways • Parking Lots Interior Painting TITLE AND INTEREST, are made party Seal Coating • Railroad Ties Wallpaper Installation defendant to the above foreclosure action Belgian Block Curbing because you are the owner of a property Drainage Problems Crown Molding which is the subject of the above entitled Lawn Sprinklers Cement Sidewalks Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair action. “Serving the area for over 60 years” DATED: September 14, 2018 Family Owned & Operated Call Joe Klingebiel Michelle M. Smith, Clerk (908) 276-1062 Superior Court of New Jersey Fully Insured • FREE Estimates 908-322-1956 PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. www.Hydro-TekLtd.com Denville Law Center 908-753-7281 FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES 290 Route 46 West Denville, New Jersey 07834 (973) 586-2300 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $70.38 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call Jeff at 908-232-4407 • email Ad PDF to [email protected] Page 18 Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD She was charged with possession of a ported the theft of the front license plate 10 block of Paul Place reported that his Thursday, September 6, Deliris Ar- controlled dangerous substance (CDS)/ from a Mercedes. The victim noticed the parked motor vehicle was damaged royo, 31, of Elizabeth was arrested pur- less than 50 grams of suspected mari- license plate missing on September 8. through criminal mischief between 3:30 suant to a motor vehicle stop in the area juana. Arroyo was transported to police The plate was entered into the national and 6:30 p.m. One or more unidentified of Central Avenue and Laurel Place. headquarters, processed and released database as stolen. suspects used an unknown object to smash Tuesday, September 11, a resident of out a window on the vehicle. on a summons pending a Municipal Avenue and East Broad Street. Rhodes the 900 block of Union Street reported a Saturday, September 15, Victor Court date. was transported to police headquarters, motor vehicle burglary and the theft of Ferreras-Ferreira, 24, of Elizabeth was Friday, September 7, Miguel A. processed and released on his own recog- items. The incident occurred while the arrested and charged with theft. Police Romero, 60, of North Plainfield was nizance as per the Woodbridge Police vehicle was parked and unsecured in the officers were on an investigative stop on arrested and charged with driving while Department. victim’s driveway. One or more unknown Church Street, and during the investiga- intoxicated (DWI) pursuant to a traffic Tuesday, September 11, a resident of suspects entered the vehicle and removed tion it was determined that the indi- stop in the area of East South Avenue the 200 block of Cacciola Place reported approximately $4 in change, one pair of vidual who was stopped had stolen a near Cacciola Place. He was trans- being a victim of fraud. The victim stated brown-colored Ray-Ban sunglasses, val- package from a house. Ferreras-Ferreira ported to police headquarters, where that one or more unknown suspects made ued at approximately $300, and one was processed and released pending his he was processed and released to a a purchase of more than $1,300 without black-colored “PartnerRe” umbrella, court hearing. responsible adult. her authorization. The victim suffered no valued at approximately $20. The total Saturday, September 8, police arrested monetary loss. value of the theft is approximately $324. SCOTCH PLAINS Ronald Rhodes, Jr., 35, of Linden on an Tuesday, September 11, two incidents There were no suspects or witnesses at Monday, September 10, a resident of outstanding traffic warrant out of of a motor vehicle being stolen from a the time of the report. the 2100 block of Jersey Avenue reported Woodbridge Municipal Court, in the driveway were reported on the 800 block FANWOOD a motor vehicle burglary that occurred amount of $500, pursuant to a motor of Wallberg Avenue. In each case, the Friday, September 7, a company was during the overnight hours. vehicle stop in the area of East North key had been left inside the vehicle. One performing work at a house on the 40 Tuesday, September 11, a resident of vehicle was described as a 2018 BMW Concord Road reported an incident of PUBLIC NOTICE block of North Martine Avenue between X5, black in color, valued at $68,000. 11 and 11:40 a.m. when company per- fraud. The victim noticed suspicious ac- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD The second vehicle was described as a sonnel realized an unknown person had tivity on a credit card account. CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 2014 Infiniti QX60, black in color, val- removed two power washers valued at Tuesday, September 11, a resident of NOTICE OF ued at $35,000. Both vehicles were later $2,900 each. Grant Avenue reported an incident of CONTRACT AWARD AMENDMENT recovered in Newark. Friday, September 14, a resident on the fraud. The victim noticed unauthorized Tuesday, September 11, a resident of transactions on a credit card account. The Township of Cranford has amended the 200 block of Canterbury Road re- Tuesday, September 11, officers re- MESSY FUN...Westfield Area YMCA Counselors In Training (CITs) recently visited a Contract Award to provide Redevelop- PUBLIC NOTICE the YMCA Early Learning Center to host a Messy Art Day. The CITs and the young ment Legal Services to the Township of sponded to a house on Stout Avenue on students at the center enjoyed an engaging and interactive fun day of learning and art. Cranford. The Township of Cranford ad- PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival they met the residents in the driveway Located at 170 Elm Street, Westfield, the NAEYC-accredited center offers full-day vertised a Request for Proposal for Rede- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS child care and preschool programs for ages 6 months to 5 years. The goal of the CIT velopment Legal Services through a fair PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD and encountered a heavy smoke condi- program is for participants to develop the skills necessary to become a successful camp and open process in accordance with NJSA Date Adopted: 9/13/18 tion. The Scotch Plains Fire Department 19:44A-20.4 et seq. This contract and TAKE NOTICE that on the 12th day of Public Notice is hereby given that the responded and brought a fire in the base- counselor and a positive role model. For information on all Westfield Area YMCA September, 2018 the Planning Board of Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- programs, visit westfieldynj.org or the Main Y Facility Welcome Center, located at Resolution No. 2018-296 are available for ment under control. A 51-year-old resi- public inspection at the office of the Mu- the Township of Cranford, in the County of ers has awarded a contract without com- dent was transported to the hospital for 220 Clark Street, Westfield, or call (908) 301-YMCA (9622). nicipal Clerk. Union took the following action: petitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. smoke inhalation and burns to his arms AWARDED TO: Wanda Chin Application PBA-17-00004 CONTIN- and face. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UED TO OCTOBER 17, 2018. Hartz Moun- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Monahan, Esq., 50 Cardinal Drive, Suite resolution authorizing it is available for Wednesday, September 12, Nicholas BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 102, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 tain Industries, Applicant, 750 Walnut Av- enue Block: 541, Lot: 2, C-3 Zone, Appli- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk M. Grace, 23, of Scotch Plains was ar- UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY SERVICE: Redevelopment Legal Ser- of the Board. vices cant is seeking to rezone the subject prop- rested on outstanding warrants out of NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE FEE: Not to Exceed $81,000.00 erty to eliminate the office and warehous- RESOLUTION NO: 2018-741 Linden. The Bond Ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading DATE: September 11, 2018 ing uses in favor of multi-family residential amending (Resolution No. 2018-522) Friday, September 14, two residents of at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey, held on July use (§136-13). AWARDED TO: Various Agencies Edgewood Terrace reported motor ve- Patricia Donahue, RMC 16, 2018. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing thereon at a Donna Pedde Jewish Family Service $200,488 Township Clerk hicle burglaries that occurred during the meeting of said Borough Council to be held at the Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Board Secretary Center for Hope Hospice $239,576 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $23.46 overnight hours. Avenue, in said Borough on October 1, 2018 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. and during the week prior 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $16.32 SAGE, Eldercare $70,000 Friday, September 14, two residents of to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said Bond Ordinance will PUBLIC NOTICE Visiting Nurse & Health Services Seneca Road reported motor vehicle bur- be made available at the Clerk’s Office to the members of the general public who shall PUBLIC NOTICE $37,024 SERVICE: for the purpose of providing glaries that occurred during the overnight request the same. TOWN OF WESTFIELD UNION COUNTY BOARD Hospice & Home Care services to frail hours. All incidents are under active in- ELEANOR MCGOVERN 425 EAST BROAD STREET OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS persons 60 years of age and older vestigation. BOROUGH CLERK WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: in the amount of $39,088 for a BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Date Adopted: 9/13/18 Monday, September 17, a resident of ORDINANCE 18-10-S new total of $547,088.00 September 17, 2018 Public Notice is hereby given that the Willow Avenue reported an incident of James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 17-09-S Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- fraud. Someone opened credit cards in The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the of the Board Chosen Freeholders FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH ers has awarded a contract without com- the victim’s name. OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON MAY 1, 2017 Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $25.50 on October 10, 2018 in the Council Cham- petitive bidding as an extraordinary BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at UNION COUNTY BOARD all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: resolution authorizing it is available for UNION COUNTY BOARD 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ing appeal for variance relief from the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD in the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Ordinance Providing of the Board. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD requirements of Westfield Land Use Ordi- Date Adopted: 9/13/18 An Appropriation Of $1,335,000 For Various Capital Improvements For And By The Date Adopted: 9/13/18 nance. RESOLUTION NO: 2018-760 Public Notice is hereby given that the Borough Of Fanwood In The County Of Union, New Jersey And, Authorizing The Issuance Public Notice is hereby given that the Applicants, Henry Su and Jennifer Su, AWARDED TO: Various Agencies Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Of $1,024,000 Bonds Or Notes Of The Borough For Financing Part Of The Appropriation” Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- husband and wife and Carole Heffernan SERVICE: to provide tenant-based, ers has awarded a contract without com- finally adopted on May 1, 2017 (the “Ordinance”) is hereby incorporated by reference in ers has awarded a contract without com- are residents and owners of two adjacent sponsor-based, and scattered site rental petitive bidding as an Professional its entirety. petitive bidding as an Professional condominium units in the one building assistance servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) Section 2. servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) located at 515 Carleton Road, Westfield, COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- (i). This contract and the resolution autho- (a) Section 1 of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its entirety as follows: (i). This contract and the resolution autho- New Jersey. Although a single lot, the unit ceed $421,426.00 rizing it is available for public inspection in “The improvements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance (the “Improvements”) rizing it is available for public inspection in owners have installed a fence on the prop- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk the Office of the Clerk of the Board. the Office of the Clerk of the Board. are hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Borough as general improvements. For erty dividing the living/recreational space of the Board Chosen Freeholders the said Improvements there is hereby appropriated the amount of $1,335,000, such sum RESOLUTION NO: 2018-742 for each unit. Each owner seeks and inter- 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $20.91 RESOLUTION NO: 2018-745 includes the sum of (a) $197,000 expected to be received from the New Jersey amending (Resolution No. 2018-281) pretation of the Zoning Ordinances as to amending (Resolution No. 2017-220) Department of Transportation in connection with the Improvement described in Section AWARDED TO: Various Agencies whether they have separate lots for the PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDED TO: T & M Associates of 3(a)(5), (b) $356,637 expected to be received from New Jersey American Water SERVICES TO: for additional psychiat- purpose of the Town Ordinances. Alterna- Middletown, New Jersey Company and Elizabethtown Gas in connection with the Improvement described in UNION COUNTY BOARD ric services on Cornerstone Units tively, the Applicants seek authorization to SERVICES TO: to provide ongoing Section 3(a)(5), (c) $60,000 expected to be received as a Union County Infrastructure OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PERIOD: August 20, 2018-December retain a 8 feet by 10 feet play/storage shed (LSRP) Environmental Services associ- Grant in connection with the Improvement described in Section 3(a)(4) and (d) $54,000 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 31, 2018 in each their respective rear yards in con- ated with the Meisel Park Project as the down payment (the “Down Payment”) required by the Local Bond Law of the State Date Adopted: 9/13/18 COSTS: for an additional $121,000.00 travention of Section 13.02B2 of the COSTS: for an amount not to exceed of New Jersey, constituting Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes, as amended Public Notice is hereby given that the for a new total amount not to exceed Westfield Zoning Ordinances that permits $9,450.00 for a new contract amount not to and supplemented (the “Local Bond Law”). The Down Payment is now available by virtue Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- $196,000.00 only one shed per lot. exceed $59,050.00 of provisions in one or more previously adopted budgets for down payments for capital ers has awarded a contract without com- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk The Application requires variance relief James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk improvement purposes.” petitive bidding as an extraordinary of the Board Chosen Freeholders pertinent to the following requirements of of the Board Chosen Freeholders (b) Section 3(a)(5) of the Ordinance is hereby amended in its entirety as follows: unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $22.44 the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1. NUMBER OF SHEDS PER LOT. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Improvements Appropriation Estimated Period LEGAL NOTICE Section 13.02B2 permits one shed on each resolution authorizing it is available for PUBLIC NOTICE and Estimated Maximum Amount of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk lot. The Applicants seek approval to install TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Cost of Bonds or Notes Usefulness of the Board. an 8’ by 10’ play/storage shed in each of UNION COUNTY BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 5. Various road improvements, $1,260,137 $671,075 18.07 years their respective rear yards. RESOLUTION NO: 2018- 743 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning including but not limited to North The Applicants also seek approval of amending (Resolution No. 2018-679) Date Adopted: 9/13/18 Board of Adjustment of the Township of Avenue and Poplar Place Road, any and all other relief not indicated above AWARDED TO: Various Agencies Public Notice is hereby given that the Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on including curbs and sidewalks, that may be determined necessary during SERVICE: to provide services to Union Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- October 4, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., at the including milling and paving, the course of the public hearings. If the County residents 60 years of age or older ers has awarded a contract without com- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First including all work or materials matter is not concluded on that date, addi- and/or their caregivers petitive bidding as an extraordinary Floor Council Chambers to hear the appli- necessary therefor or incidental thereto. tional public hearing dates may be ordered PERIOD: January1, 2018-December 31, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. cation of Dominic Giafaglione, 1673 (c) The Ordinance is hereby further amended by deleting the reference of $1,335,000 and scheduled. This notice is sent to you 2018 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Mohawk Lane, Block 11905, Lot 1, for the appropriation and estimated cost and substituting in lieu therefor $1,691,637. on behalf of the applicant by order of the COSTS: in the amount not to exceed resolution authorizing it is available for R-1 Zone who proposes to install a 6 foot Section 3. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the Board. $98,958.00. For a new grand total not to public inspection in the Office of the Clerk fence along the aforementioned property provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolutions Any interested party may appear at the exceed $5,127,912.00 of the Board. to the front area, contrary to the following hearing, either in person, or by their attor- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended Zoning Ordinance: ney, and be given an opportunity to be of the Board Chosen Freeholders capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local RESOLUTION NO: 2018-765 Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: Maximum heard with respect to this application. 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $23.97 Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. amending (Resolution No. 2016-1029) Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. Section 4. This Section 4 constitutes a declaration of official intent under Treasury Documentation of the above is on file in AWARDED TO: CEC at GEO Group, the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. Regulation Section 1.150-2. The Borough reasonably expects to pay expenditures with Inc. Boca Raton, Florida The Applicant is also requesting any and respect to the Improvements prior to the date that the Borough incurs debt obligations Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and SERVICE: for the purpose of providing may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 UNION COUNTY BOARD all variances deemed to be necessary at under this Bond Ordinance. The Borough reasonably expects to reimburse such OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS comprehensive Inmate Substance Abuse the time of the hearing, including any other expenditures with the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the Borough under this Bond a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Treatment and Residential Correctional Lindabury, McCormick, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD waivers, exceptions, interpretations and Ordinance. The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for payment Date Adopted: 9/13/18 Facility Services for Union County Jail in- other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s of the costs of the Improvements is $1,024,000. Estabrook & Cooper mates 53 Cardinal Drive, P.O. Box 2369 Public Notice is hereby given that the proposed use of the property. Section 5. All other provisions of the Ordinance shall remain unchanged. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PERIOD: July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 All interested persons may be present Section 6. This amendatory bond ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first Westfield, New Jersey 07091 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Tel. (908) 233-6800 ers has awarded a contract without com- and be heard. The file pertaining to this publication thereof after final adoption as provided by Local Bond Law. petitive bidding as an extraordinary $2,500,000.00. application is in the Office of the Zoning Attorneys for Applicants James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk 1 T - 9/20/18, The Times Fee: $125.46 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $54.06 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Board of Adjustment and available for pub- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the of the Board Chosen Freeholders lic inspection during regular office hours. resolution authorizing it is available for 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $24.48 Shannon Rapant public inspection in the Office of the Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE Secretary to the Zoning Board of the Board. 1 T - 9/20/18, The Times Fee: $27.03 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS RESOLUTION NO: 2018-744 PUBLIC NOTICE Children in Trouble with the Law? AWARDED TO: Prevention Links of BOND ORDINANCE NO. 2018-27 Roselle, New Jersey BOROUGH OF FANWOOD STATEMENT AND SUMMARY SERVICE: for the Union County Com- UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY munity Law Enforcement Addiction Re- The bond ordinance, the summary terms NOTICE OF PENDING DWI Charges? covery Program linking Union County resi- of which are included herein, has been BOND ORDINANCE dents to recovery supports to combat sub- finally adopted by the Township Council of stance abuse the Township of Scotch Plains, in the ORDINANCE 18-04-S PERIOD: January1, 2018-December 31, County of Union, State of New Jersey on The bond ordinance, the summary terms 2018 September 5, 2018 and the 20-day period Drug or Criminal Charges? of which are included herein, was intro- COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- of limitation within which a suit, action or duced and passed upon first reading at a ceed $50,000.00. proceeding questioning the validity of such meeting of the governing body of the Bor- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk ordinance can be commenced, as pro- ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, of the Board Chosen Freeholders vided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to Motor Vehicle Traffic Violations? State of New Jersey, on May 21, 2018. It 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $24.48 run from the date of the first publication of will be further considered for final pas- this statement. Copies of the full ordi- sage, after public hearing thereon, at a PUBLIC NOTICE nance are available at no cost and during meeting of the Borough Council to be held regular business hours, at the Clerk’s of- UNION COUNTY BOARD at the Municipal Building, 175 North Martine fice for members of the general public who OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Avenue, in said Borough on October 1, request the same. The summary of the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 2018 at 7 o’clock PM. During the week terms of such bond ordinance follows: CALL Date Adopted: 9/13/18 prior to and up to and including the date of Public Notice is hereby given that the TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE such meeting copies of the full ordinance Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- TO AUTHORIZE THE ENGI- will be available at no cost and during ers has awarded a contract without com- NEERING PHASES OF THE regular business hours, at the Clerk’s of- petitive bidding as an extraordinary UPGRADING OF SANITARY fice for the members of the general public BRENT BRAMNICK unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. SEWER PUMP STATIONS IN, who shall request the same. The summary 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the BY AND FOR THE SEWER of the terms of such bond ordinance fol- resolution authorizing it is available for UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP lows: public inspection in the Office of the Clerk OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE Certified Criminal Trial Attorney of the Board. COUNTY OF UNION, STATE PROVIDING APPROPRIA- OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- RESOLUTION NO: 2018-759 TION OF $700,000 FOR IM- PRIATE THE SUM OF AWARDED TO: Various Agencies PROVEMENTS TO PATER- $310,000 TO PAY THE COST Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services SON ROAD BY AND FOR THE THEREOF, TO AUTHORIZE $27,022.00 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD IN THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS Central Jersey Legal Services THE COUNTY OF UNION, Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- $6,000.00 NEW JERSEY AND AUTHO- PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE Elizabeth Coalition to House the Home- RIZING THE ISSUANCE OF FOR THE ISSUANCE OF less $116,543.00 $427,500 IN BONDS OR We Have Three Former Prosecutors BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES Family Promise $33,006.00 NOTES OF THE BOROUGH IN ANTICIPATION OF THE PROCEED $40,353.00 FOR FINANCING PART OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. The Salvation Army (Elizabeth) THE APPROPRIATION $44,610.00 Purpose(s): Undertaking of the engi- Purpose(s): For improvements to Pater- The Gateway Family YMCA neering phases of the upgrading of the son Road. $46,311.00 Raritan Road and Lamberts Mill Road 908-322-7000 Appropriation: $700,000 Urban League of Union County Sanitary Sewer Pump Stations in, by and Bonds/Notes Authorized: $427,500 $11,334.00 for the Sewer Utility of the Township. Grants (if any) Appropriated: $195,000 YWCA of Eastern Union County Appropriation: $310,000 expected to be received as a grant from $16,074.00 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $310,000 the New Jersey Department of Transpor- Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC SERVICE: to provide the quality of emer- Grants (if any) Appropriated: $-0- tation and $55,000 expected to be re- gency shelters and transitional housing Section 20 Costs: $310,000 ceived as a grant from Union County. facilities for homeless individuals and fami- 1827 East Second Street Useful Life: 40 years Section 20 Costs: $14,750 lies Useful Life: 20 Years Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 PERIOD: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019 Bozena Lacina, COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- Township Clerk This Notice is published pursuant to ceed $341,253.00 Township of Scotch Plains N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. www.jonbramnick.com James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk County of Union Eleanor McGovern, of the Board Chosen Freeholders State of New Jersey Borough Clerk 1 T - 9/20/18, The Leader Fee: $35.19 1 T - 9/20/18, The Times Fee: $49.47 1 T - 9/20/18, The Times Fee: $47.73 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 20, 2018 Page 19 Submissions Sought For Westfield Hall of Fame WESTFIELD — The Westfield Revere, Oscar winner; H. Emerson Hall of Fame Awards, established in Thomas, mayor; Virginia Apgar, MD, 2009 with the late Lee M. Hale at the creator of Apgar Score test to assess helm, has inducted 34 individuals or health of newborns; and the Devlins, families to date. Worthy recipients Harry and Wende, artists and authors. are chosen by nominations from the See a full list of Hall of Fame induct- 11-member Hall of Fame Commit- ees at: tee, members of Westfield Historical www.westfieldhistoricalsociety.org/ Society and residents of Westfield, westfield-hall-of-fame/. past or present. Those inducted will be honored at Joan Lowell Smith, chair of the a banquet in September 2019 at Echo Hall of Fame Committee, encourages Lake Country Club, based on votes residents to submit names of present tallied from all sources. Submissions or former Westfield residents, living may be emailed to: or deceased, who deserve to be in- [email protected] ducted into the Hall of Fame for their or mailed to Westfield Historical So- meaningful achievements, which have ciety, Hall of Fame Committee, P.O. ART FROM THE HEART...Colorful abstract designs and renderings of people, made a wide-ranging impact on Box 613, Westfield NJ 07091-0613, birds and flowers are depicted in the new “Art from the HEART” exhibit at the Westfield and beyond. no later than November 14 Freeholders Gallery in Elizabeth, through September 28. Nominees may represent a variety The Westfield Historical Society is of occupations from politics to busi- celebrating its 50th anniversary this ness and finance, sports, education, year. Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) non- science and medicine, to the arts, reli- profit Westfield Historical Society ‘Art from the HEART’ gion/spiritual, military, law, politics has worked to preserve, interpret and and community service. Submissions encourage interest in history, should describe a nominee’s demon- Westfield, and its residents through Showcases Seniors strated talent, ability and accomplish- educational efforts and community COUNTY — The “Art from the funding is provided by individual ments which have brought recogni- outreach programs. HEART” fine arts program is now on donors. tion, acclaim and pride to Westfield. For further information on the display at the Freeholders Gallery The Art from the HEART program Winners over the years have in- Westfield Historical Society and its through September 28. is celebrating its 18th year. Lead by cluded cartoonist Charles Addams; activities, or to volunteer, call (908) “Art from the HEART provides a art therapist Janice Patrignani, the superintendent of schools, Charles 654-1794 or visit way for seniors to express themselves program encourages self-expression, Philhower; Bob Clotworthy, Olym- www.westfieldhistoricalsociety.org; creatively and share their unique increases self-esteem, and helps keep pic gold medal diver; Grover Connell, and like Westfield Historical Society views of the world with the public at participants’ minds active. CEO of Connell, Rice & Sugar; Anne on Facebook. large,” said Freeholder Chairman The gallery is open weekdays from Sergio Granados. “The Freeholder 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located on the 6th Board is proud to support this pro- floor of the Union County Adminis- gram, which provides an enriching tration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Come Out Sunday to Brew experience for seniors and the whole Plaza in Elizabeth. Union County community.” For more information about Art The Art from the HEART exhibi- from the HEART and other programs Fun and Funds for NJFO TUNES IN TOWN...Local designer Paul Crawford of Cranford won the poster tion is a partnership between the Vi- and services related to the arts and design contest for Porchfest 2018. This is the second year Cranford will host sual Arts Center of New Jersey and history in Union County, contact the WESTFIELD -- A unique craft The Friends of NJFO are always Porchfest, and the first year Porchfest sought to have local artists submit designs SAGE Eldercare, both located in Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- beer tasting and BBQ backyard bash looking for new members who want for a poster contest. Summit, and is made possible in part fairs at (908) 558-2550 (NJ relay will be held on Sunday, September to help support the NJFO with its by a HEART (History, Education, users dial 711) or 23, from 5 to 7 p.m., to benefit the local award winning music and out- Arts Reaching Thousands) grant from [email protected], or visit online New Jersey Festival Orchestra reach programs. For more informa- Porches to Set the Stage the Freeholder Board. Additional at ucnj.org/parks-recreation. (NJFO). Enjoy live music from tion, please email Kim at Watson while tasting local craft beer [email protected]. from Lions Roar Brewing Co. and The NJFO music season begins delicious BBQ from Westfield ca- dramatically on October 13 at 7 For Cranford’s Porchfest terer Maggie Cooks. p.m. in Westfield with Made in CRANFORD — Imagine an after- acts include performances by two Hayrides and Campfires Kicking off the NJFO season, this America. Featured is a cocktail of noon where porches all over Cranford Schools Of Rock, soloist Tam Garcia, third annual fundraising Grand Open- American music in motion that in- became stages. Locals stroll from Cranford’s own Binge, The Alden Tickets on Sale Now ing Overture Party hosted by The cludes the African-American porch to porch, listening, singing, Street Band and The Lovehandles. Friends of NJFO will be held at 241 rhythms of Porgy and Bess, dancing, and connecting with their Plus, long-time Cranford residents COUNTY — Tickets for the 2018 Trailside Nature & Science Center, E. Dudley Ave in Westfield. Tickets America’s premier folk opera, the neighbors. White Lightning and new-to-town Hayrides and Campfires event pre- 452 New Providence Road, are $50 in advance/$60 at the door. In driving pulses of the Symphonic On Saturday, October 13, from 2 to Jampagne, plus many more. sented by the Union County Board of Mountainside from noon to 5 p.m. addition to the beer tasting, there will Dances by Serge Rachmaninov, one 5 p.m., Cranford will host its second Porchfest will close the day out Chosen Freeholders and the Union Sunday through Saturday. be a wine auction and 50/50 raffle. To of America’s most famed immi- annual Porchfest. with one final performance down- County Department of Parks & Rec- For further information you can purchase tickets online, go to grants, and a performance by re- Cranford residents are invited to town at 5:30 p.m. reation are now available for pur- call the Union County Department of www.njfestivalorchestra.org or call nowned Slovak-American violinist selected porches throughout town- Go to https:// chase online and in person at three Parks and Recreation at (908) 527- (908) 232-9400. Filip Pogady. Tickets starting at $30 ship that will feature three, one-hour cranfordporchfest.wixsite.com/ locations throughout Union County. 4900; or Trailside Nature and Sci- All proceeds from this event will (students $15), are on sale now. musical acts. Two new exciting loca- porchfest for more information, to All tickets must be purchased in ad- ence Center at (908) 789-3670; or benefit the New Jersey Festival Or- Call (908) 232-9400, or go to tions this year include Augusta Mae help out as a volunteer or get a map of vance, there will be no tickets sold on visit the Union County website at chestra and it's outreach programs. www.njfestivlaorchestra.org. and Dryer Farms. Some of this year’s the porches and locations. site. All ticket sales will be final, with www.ucnj.org. no refunds or exchanges. The event includes the hayride, entertainment, Local Bands to Perform and hot chocolate and marshmallows Chansonettes Begin Westfield Students Selected to toast over a campfire. Holiday Rehearsals The first Hayride and Campfire At Music at the Square will be on Friday, October 5, at the WESTFIELD -- The Chansonettes For Musical Theater Program Warinanco Park Sports Center. That of Westfield recently started rehears- CRANFORD — “Music at the This event kicks off the fall season evening has also been designated ing for their 2018 holiday concert WESTFIELD — Two Westfield were amongst the select group of 23 Square” will take place at Post Office downtown, which also includes the Military Appreciation Night. Rides tour Do You Hear What I Hear?. The Middle School students participated students who were chosen. The stu- Plaza on Sunday, September 23. This 11th Annual Scarecrow Stroll, run- will run from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. group is scheduled to make stops in in the August Intensive Musical The- dents worked closely with six theater musical event, featuring well-known ning from October 16 to October 31. Trailside Nature and Science Cen- December at Arbor Terrace in ater program at PaperMill Playhouse professionals on perfecting their per- local bands Alden Street, playing clas- Registration is now open for the Scare- ter in Mountainside will host the re- Mountainside, Cranford Senior Hous- this summer. Sarah Hobbie, an up- forming and auditioning skills includ- sic rock, and The Lovehandles,a funk crow Stroll. ing, Spring Meadows in Summit and coming 6th grader, and Klara Butler, ing singing, acting and dancing. The band, will start at 2 p.m. and go until Information on all upcoming down- maining events, beginning on Sun- th day, October 7, from 3:30 until 6:30 Winchester Gardens in Maplewood. an upcoming 8 grader, at Edison program culminated in a showcase 5 p.m. Eastman Street will be closed town events can be found on the p.m.; Friday, October 12, from 6:30 The all female chorus will present Intermediate School, had auditioned featuring 23 choreographed Broad- off and there will be giant board games Downtown Cranford website, until 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 14, their holiday program including fa- in January 2018 at Montclair State way songs that featured the students for kids and adults to play, as well as www.cranfordnj.org/downtown- from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m.; and the vorites like Goin' On a Sleigh Ride, University. There were over 400 stu- in both voice and dance. It was an promotional materials from down- cranford, as well as across the Down- final scheduled event is on Friday, The Snow Carol, Celebrating dents who had auditioned and they amazing experience for the students. town businesses. town Cranford social media accounts. October 19, from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. Hanukah, Calypso Lullaby and Joy “The hayride and campfire events to the World. are always among the most popular The Chansonettes, in existence for events in our parks, so those interested 70 years, performs a holiday concert The Westfield in participating should get their tickets series every December and a spring early, either online or in person, and concert series each May. The women Memorial Library plan for a fun filled evening to begin rehearse once a week on Wednesday the fall,” said Union County Free- nights at the Presbyterian Church on presents holder Chairman Sergio Granados. Mountain Avenue in Westfield, under Tickets are priced at $6 for Union the direction of Jean Schork and ac- Diane Cypkin County Resident, $12 for Non-Resi- companied by Mel Freda. The group dents. Group sales are limited to 15 is happy to welcome new voices: 1st tickets. To order tickets online visit Soprano, 2nd Soprano and Alto. www.ucnj/tickets. Anyone needing more information Tickets will be on sale at the fol- regarding joining the group or book- Singing the Music of lowing locations and times: ing a future concert may call the The Colleen Fraser Building, 300 group's co-vice president, Amy Composer Harry Warren North Avenue East in Westfield, Herrington, at (908) 317-5910. 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For that musical, the following nomina- tions and/or wins were part of the list of honorees: Jeff McCrum won for Outstanding Lighting of a Musical, Michael Ferentinos won for Outstand- ing Sound Design of a Musical, Katherine Brown was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, Elizabeth Howard was nomi- nated for Outstanding Costume De- sign in a Musical, Joe Leo won for Outstanding Properties in a Musical, Phil Solomon won for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical, Shane Long was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical, and Raven Dunbar was nominated for Outstand- ing Choreography in a Musical. In the category of Outstanding Featured Kristan McAliney for The Westfield Leader and The Times Actor in a Musical, Andrew Santiago COMMUNITY SPIRIT...The unseasonably warm weather drew large crowds to was a nominee. downtown Westfield on Sunday for the annual FestiFall street fair. (Sept 24, 2017) Some suspense was added at the WESTFIELD — The Greater There will also be great entertain- end of the night with a tie for the Perry Westfield Chamber of Commerce ment on the main stage. This year, the Award for Outstanding Lead Actress (GWACC) is celebrating the 29th year High Strung Band, performing the in a Musical. The first winner was of FestiFall, this Sunday, September best of classic rock and rockin’ coun- called (Lauren Ann Palmeri from the 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or try music, will be performing at 3 production of The Bridges of Madison shine. Over 230 local businesses and p.m. followed by the headliner, Hoi County produced by Old Library The- guest vendor booths will line the Polloi, at 4:15 p.m. Since 1991, atre) and the CDC’s cheering section, streets of the center of Westfield and Jersey’s Own Hoi Polloi has per- which numbered almost two dozen, offer diversions and good food, as formed in hundreds of venues in the Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times held its collective breath. They erupted well as some bargains and great op- New York area...and even as far away CRANFORD’S DRAMATIC NIGHT…A raucous cheering section of nominees for various Perry awards and their supporters gather before the Sunday night ceremony begins. The Wild Party, Cranford Dramatic Club’s musical production, in hoots and hollers when actress Col- portunities to discover what is great as Boston, Dallas and Key West. We was the most nominated production of the night, being nominated for 13 awards. leen Renee’s name was called for her about Westfield. About 60 GWACC look forward to the thousands of visi- starring role in The Wild Party. members will be participating. tors who will be there on Sunday.” Musical director of The Wild Party, Gene Jannotti, GWACC chief ex- The following streets will be closed Jack Bender, was among the nomi- ecutive officer, stated that, “FestiFall to vehicular traffic on Sunday morn- nees for Outstanding Music Direc- is a great time for everyone to come ing starting at 6 a.m.: East Broad Perry Awards Spotlight CDC and tion. Director Sean Eugene Lough out and enjoy the fall weather, browse Street from North Avenue to Central and Producer Joe Leo, of the same the vendor booths, visit our new the Avenue, Quimby Street, Elm Street show, were nominated for Outstand- Kid’s Zone that will be now located at from North Avenue to the municipal ing Production of a Musical. Because the North Avenue train station park- parking lot, and Prospect Street from Westfield Community Players The Wild Party was in the overall best ing lot and our new Artist Alley sec- North Avenue to the Savannah. Park- By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY grams to the community through the Both Westfield Community Play- musical category, the cast, as well as tion on Prospect Street where fine ing is prohibited on the streets in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times years. “I can’t wait to hang this (plaque) ers (WCP) and the CDC can boast of those from the other six nominated artists will be displaying their works. FestiFall area all day Sunday. RAHWAY -- The television Emmy in the lobby,” Mr. Leo said, while nominations and wins in numerous productions were asked to perform a Downtown businesses in the area nominees and winners may have had having his picture taken with the plaque categories for 2017-18 productions. medley of songs from each show. should advise employees to park in their awards ceremony this past Mon- during intermission. For its production of Mr. Roberts, For CDC’s production of Once the South Avenue train station lot for day night, but the night before that, Westfield resident Lisa Black was WCP’s nominations included the fol- Upon a Mattress, Susie Speidel was the day. Downtown residents are re- area actors had their own moment to nominated in the category of Out- lowing individuals: Ed Whitman was nominated for Outstanding Support- minded to park in municipal lots and bask in the spotlight at the New Jer- standing Featured Actress in a Play nominated for Outstanding Lighting ing Actress in a Musical and her fel- on all the side streets, out of the sey Association of Community The- for her performance as Martha in Design in a Play and Ed Bontempo, low actor in that show, Christopher FestiFall area. Pets, skateboarding atre (NJACT) awards, named the Arsenic and Old Lace at the Lord who was a double nominee, one for Harrison Parkhurst Abbott earned a and roller blading are prohibited in Perry Awards, presented at Union Sterling Theater Company in Bask- Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play nomination for Outstanding Featured the FestiFall area. This rule is for the County Performing Arts Center ing Ridge. This isn’t her first nomina- and a win in the category of Outstand- Actor in a Musical. safety of attendees of all ages, and (UCPAC) in Rahway. Area theater tion. Last year, she and her colleagues ing Costume Design in a Play. In Mr. Eight veteran members of the the- also for the safety of the animals. cast members and crew were recog- were nominated for their original play. Bontmepo’s absence, Steve ater community were inducted into FestiFall attendees are encouraged to nized for their work on stage and The actress and playwright said that Lemenille, the president of the WCP the 2018 Hall of Fame including park in the South Avenue train station behind the footlights. she was excited for the Lord Sterling and a Perry Hall of Fame Inductee CDC’s Megan Lahiff Ferentinos. parking lot. This will provide the clos- The Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) Theater Company of Basking Ridge last year, accepted the Perry trophy The entertaining and script-writer est parking to the activity area, with was named the “Community Theater being recognized. “They do beautiful on Mr. Bontempo’s behalf. host of the night, President of NJACT easy access to North Avenue through of the Year” from the entire state of productions there and this is their first CDC’s nominations’ list was the Patrick Starega, told the audience of the convenient underpass at the New Jersey. CDC was honored for its nomination. I give credit to my fellow most numerous of the night. It re- theater lovers, “This is a night to Westfield Train Station. 100 years of productions. Accepting cast members, especially Sharon ceived individual nods, as well as a recognize the best of the best.” And For further information, contact the McGuire, also from Westfield. She Greater Westfield Area Chamber of the special Perry Award for the theater nomination for best musical produc- with the impressive musical numbers Photo by Susan M. Dougherty was Joe Leo, the president of CDC, and I had such fun playing sisters in tion. Geovanna Ayala was one of the from the top seven productions in the Perry Award Nominee Lisa Black, a Commerce, (908) 233-3021, or visit who recalled the growth of the pro- Arsenic together.” youngest nominees for her perfor state, his words rang true. Westfield resident. www.springflingwestfield.com. •

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IOSSO, INFANTE, MARKASE TAKE 1-2-3 IN ALL-AROUND, AZZARETTO 2ND ON UNEVEN BARS Cougars Top Blue Devils; Set CHS Record in Gymnastics

By DAVID B. CORBIN polls. impetus competing in three three events, recording an 8.4 We have a new gymnast, Allison Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Cougars swept 1-2-3 in events and placing second in one on the balance beam and a 9.1 Fernandez, who is a sophomore. Fantastic performances across three of the four events and swept of them and third in the other on the floor exercise and placing She was an all-around competi- the board from, especially, a very 1-2-3 in the all-around. Senior two. second on the uneven bars with tor today and Kaela Azzaretto experienced senior squad cata- co-captain Bee Iosso won three “We had a 110.375 which is a a 9.075 after hitting her toe- was also a competitor and they pulted the Cranford High School events and took second on the new school record. We have nine front dismount. looked good. There are a couple gymnastics team to an impres- fourth to take top honors with an returning girls, six of which are For the Blue Devils on vault, of things that we need to work on sive 110-375-102.875 victory all-around score of 37.425. Se- seniors that have seen competi- Fernandez recorded an 8.9, fol- and now we know moving for- over the visiting Westfield Blue nior Erin Infante, who won the tion. Catherine Blowe got into lowed by Erin Petrie at 8.75, ward what events we need to Devils on September 12. Not only floor exercise with a 9.55, took the lineup on floor. She only did Bachman at 8.7, Amanda Lee at focus on a little bit more. We was it an impressive early-sea- second all-around at 36.5 and beam and bars last year because 8.65 and Ashley Amman at 8.45. need to break down the routines son victory but the team total senior Gabby Markase took third she had a knee injury. The girls Lee scored an 8.2 on bars fol- and solidify them. Practice, prac- also established a new Cranford all-around at 35.275. Senior came back strong, in shape and lowed by Julia Singer at 8.0, tice, practice,” Blue Devil Coach High School record for the Cou- Maddy Larrabee was fifth all- ready to work,” Cougar Head Fernandez at 7.9 and Bachman Amanda Diaz emphasized. gars, who have been ranked fifth around at 33.975. Senior Coach Michele Charney-Hulse at 7.75. On beam, Bella Cana The results of the first event of in The Star-Ledger preseason Catherine Blowe added additional said. scored an 8.35, followed by the afternoon, the vault, gave a Two Blue Devils competed in all Fernandez at 7.9, Petrie at 6.9 strong indication of how talented four events with sophomore Allie and Bachman at 6.55. Fernandez the Cougars really were. Show- See & Subscribe at Fernandez recording a 34.0 total scored a strong 9.15 on floor, casing their styles of Tsukahara BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo and Ali Bachman recording a 31.2. with Amman at 8.35, Petrie at dismounts Iosso won the event Kaela Azzaretto competed in 8.2 and Bachman at 7.9. with a 9.3, followed by Infante at Submit commentary and items for publishing. “This is our first meet, so we 9.15 and Markase at 9.1. Senior Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste have to get our first-meet jitters Kerry Pollock recorded a state out of the way but we did good. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, September 20, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary more photos next page

sectional qualifying score of 8.675 mount, earned her another first recorded an 8.3. couple of injuries but we are healthy and to have fun. If we can and senior Maddy Larrobee with a 9.4. Blowe took third with After Infante’s top performance really working with the girls to maintain those three things, then scored an 8.45. an 8.950 and dismounted with a on floor, Iosso took second at keep them healthy. We are work- things will take care of itself,” “We have six girls who can do toe-front somersault. Infante 9.425, followed by Blowe at 9.3 ing hard to see that our key Coach Charney-Hulse said. Tsuks,” Coach Charney-Hulse scored an 8.725, followed by and Markase at 9.25. Larrabee competitors can continue with revealed. Markase at 8.625 and Larrabee scored a 9.125. Larrabee’s scores the season,” Coach Diaz said. Iosso’s smooth routine on the at 8.1. Iosso also took first on the on beam and floor earned her “We have the same goal every uneven bars, that ended with a balance beam at 9.3, followed by state sectional qualifications. year. Be consistent, keep the girls double back somersault dis- Blowe at 9.1, Infante at 9.075 Particularly pleasing routines and Larrabee at 8.65. Markase to coach Diaz were, “Allie Fernandez on floor and Kaela Azzaretto on floor. They both did outstanding floor routines, com- pleted all their passes and they were beautiful to watch. They were really great on floor and both on bars as well. They hit their routines. Kaela hit her hand- stands. She hit all of her moves from low bar to high bar. She had a really solid routine. She hit a toe front dismount, which is re- ally hard and she’s been working hard in the off-season to perfect that. We are going to continue working with her to make sure it works the way it did tonight.” To be successful throughout the season, injuries must be held to a minimum. “We are keeping an eye on a Page S-3 Thursday, September 20, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Blue Devil Boys Sting Cranford Cougars, 1-0, in Double OT Soccer Classic Page S-28 Thursday, September 20, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Traffic Impact Testimony Garwood Board of Education to Host Heard for Hartz’s 905 Apts. Public Forum Meetings on Strategic Plan By MICHAEL BONACCORSO lenges we face, and ways in which board of education received. Mr. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE tion of another driveway, and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader moving the location of the drive- we can tackle those challenges,” Trentacosta said the number CRANFORD — Traffic in and out ways. The proposed driveways GARWOOD — The board of edu- the superintendent said. probably only factored in the of 750 Walnut Avenue, a parcel are placed to intersect with cation approved, on Tuesday “We want parents and residents Russo I and Russo II projects, owned by Hartz Mountain Indus- Mitchell Place, Behnert Place and night, 2018-2019 district goals to share their thoughts, ideas, but not school-aged resident chil- tries, LLC, is projected to see Lexington Avenue, according to including a strategic plan imple- and hopes so that we can effec- dren from the Paperboard devel- 447 vehicles coming in and out of the architectural drawing. mentation beginning in the fall of tively plan for the future of our opment. the property during the peak A traffic light also was proposed 2019, an I-Steam program ex- students,” she said. Superintendent Quigley said the morning hour of 7:30 to 8:30 to be added on Walnut Avenue, pansion, and a new phonics pro- Superintendent Quigley said the development’s construction end a.m., said Hartz’s traffic engi- possibly at the intersection of Lex- gram for struggling readers in district has new goals set for the dates are years out, and no “pre- neer, Karl Pehnke of Langan En- ington Avenue, Mr. Pehnke said. kindergarten through third grade. 2018-2019 year, with the hope cautionary or strategic measures” gineering, at last Wednesday’s Mr. Pehnke also compared traf- The Garwood School District that many, if not all, will be have been decided upon. She planning board meeting. fic impacts of different uses. He will host public forum meetings achieved. Throughout the year it said the 50 to 70 number was The Hartz application is sched- said an industrial use would gen- throughout the next three is common for meetings to be derived to make sure the projec- uled to continue on Wednesday, erate 150 to 250 truck trips months. These meetings are pur- held to see how the district’s tion was at all feasible compared October 17. The planning board throughout the day; an office posed for resident input on a action plan to achieve such goals to the previous report. bumped Hartz from the October use is a mid-range generator, “strategic planning initiative,” is working and to address any The superintendent stated that 3 meeting, due to a conflict with and a medical use would typi- creating a shared vision for the shortcomings, she stated. she will then begin speaking with another application to be heard cally operate six days a week, district’s future, stated Superin- Board of Education candidate her staff members, assuring the that night. with more activity throughout tendent Teresa Quigley, Ed.D. Maureen Scepkowski said she ap- educational process will not be Mr. Pehnke said the amount of the day, calling it a more inten- The meetings will be held in the preciates that this year’s goals hindered by classroom crowding traffic would be similar to what sive use than zoning permits. Lincoln School cafeteria, com- are far reaching to all students and that available seats can be has occurred on the site during Hartz also presented testimony mencing at 7 p.m., on Monday, and not particular to any ages or provided. its commercial use, but that the from an industrial real estate September 24, Tuesday, Octo- groups. Ms. Scepkowski stated No rental agreements have traffic patterns would be re- market expert, William Sitar of ber 9, and Thursday, November that she believes the goals are been decided upon, possible ten- versed. In a residential setting, Sitar Realty Co. 15. not just philosophical, but realis- ants have not solicited the devel- vehicles would leave in the morn- The current vacant buildings on “We will be discussing the tically attainable, which she finds opment sites, nor has construc- ing and return in the evening, the site, Mr. Sitar said, are not district’s strengths, the chal- exciting. tion begun except for the demo- and the traffic directions would suitable for industrial use. “Today’s Four board of education candi- lition process at the sites. be reversed, a point Mayor Tho- industrial users are looking for high ShopRite of Garwood dates who are not incumbents Mr. Trentacosta said he knows mas H. Hannen, Jr. had concerns ceilings, good loading, cross load- but will run in the November his concerns are forward look- with given an elementary school ing. These buildings were designed To Hold Fundraiser election were present at ing; however, the district should is located north of the site. for manufacturing. The ceilings are GARWOOD — Today at 11 a.m. Tuesday’s meeting. They include be proactive and not reactive to Mayor Hannen asked about how low. The depth on some of these at ShopRite of Garwood, an event Ms. Scepkowski, planning board classroom crowding. the change in vehicular patterns buildings is too deep for today’s will be held to help raise money member Denise Ridente, Ralph The Garwood Alliance will spon- would impact traffic in the vicin- current industrial users because for Partners in Caring, ShopRite’s Trentacosta and Joseph Miceli. sor a peer-leadership develop- ity of the nearby Walnut Avenue you have to go too far for the annual fundraiser for local chari- The terms of present board ment day filled with team-build- School. product...,” Mr. Sitar said. ties. Local dignitaries will be bag- members Mary Ann Kjetsaa, ing activities for all Lincoln School The Langan traffic study showed The lower ceiling height at the ging customers’ groceries and Amanda Langston and Tracey eighth graders on Tuesday, Oc- more traffic flow (with a residen- current buildings on the site is aiding in bringing groceries to Roland will expire this year, and tober 2. tial use) towards the north on not marketable, he said. Today’s cars while asking for donations. the candidates will be up for re- On Friday, October 5, the Walnut Avenue, which would market, he said, wants 32- to Featured local dignitaries who election. fourth-grade students will go on mean vehicles would be driving 40-foot-high ceilings. will be attending, are: Charles Mr. Trentacosta said he wanted a field trip to the Sterling Mining towards the school into the down- Lombardo, Mayor of Garwood, to know what the district is doing Museum in Ogdensburg, N.J. Also town, Mr. Pehnke said. Cranford Library Bd. and members of the Garwood to prepare for an influx of 50 to on October 5, the kindergarten Adding a shuttle to and from Police Department, Westfield Fire 70 new school-age children from students will go on a field trip to the train station in the downtown To Meet September 25 Department, Westfield Rescue the commencing developments Von Thun’s Farm in Monmouth could reduce the traffic further, CRANFORD — The date of the Squad and Westfield Police De- along South Avenue and the Pa- Junction, N.J. Mr. Pehnke said. next meeting of the Cranford partment, as well as Bob Sumas, perboard site. The board approved four sub- “It’s not going to help with the Public Library Board of Trustees owner of ShopRite Village Super Board member Susan Groning stitute teachers, including Sarah kids in the school,” Mayor Hannen has been changed from Thurs- Market stores (Village is a mem- stated that the speculative num- Palmer, Ryan Brinkerhoff, said. day, September 27, to Tuesday, ber of the Wakefern co-op of ber was projected at 18 to 26 Danielle Libutti and Deborah The plan also calls for the addi- September 25, at 7 p.m. ShopRite stores). students as per the reports the Valencia. Page S-29 Thursday, September 20, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford School District Cranford Zoning Board of Adj. Okays Settles ACLU Lawsuit House Of Worship on South Avenue By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE The district had a successful Dooley. The proposed pews would Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times start to the school year, with By MICHAEL BONACCORSO ness Park, stated Destiny Living Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ministries attorney Thomas E. require 16 parking spaces to be CRANFORD — The board of edu- school opening for students Sep- provided, he said. cation approved a settlement tember 6. CRANFORD – The zoning board Dooley Jr. The structure is an of adjustment on Monday unani- existing two-story office building The church’s office section re- agreement between the Cranford “We always love the promise of quires four parking spaces be Public School District and the a new school year and all that it mously approved Destiny Living comprising 70,000 square feet Ministries to operate a house of with 385 off-street parking provided as per Cranford parking American Civil Liberties Union of brings,” Mr. Rubin told the board. regulations, stated Mr. Dooley. New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) at the He reminded board members worship at 570 South Avenue spaces, stated Mr. Dooley. East – Building A. Because houses of worship or The parking spaces required is board’s open work session meet- about the annual safety meet- 20 spaces. The previous renter ing on Monday night. ing, which is scheduled at Destiny Living Ministries’ Rev- religious institutions are not al- erend Brian Taylor stated that lowed per town ordinance in C-2 or office use required 20 spaces The lawsuit, filed in July by the Cranford High School on Thurs- as well, stated Mr. Dooley. ACLU, claimed the Cranford day, September 27, at 6:30 p.m. the church has 20 to 30 parishio- zones, the applicant needed ap- ners with an open-door policy to proval from the board of adjust- He said legal precedence sug- School District, along with 11 The new strategic plan is being gests houses of worship have other school districts, unconsti- implemented, and Mr. Rubin as- interested individuals. Destiny ment, Mr. Dooley said. The ap- Living is described as a “Chris- plicant did not propose any alter- been ruled upon in New Jersey tutionally discriminated against sured the board there would be courts as always “being benefi- immigrants and their children by progress updates at board meet- tian fellowship” or “a family-ori- ations to the existing structure ented ministry” delivering a nor was Destiny Living asking for cial to the community.” requiring families to show state- ings and for the community. Zoning board member Jeffrey issued identification to enroll in In other board business, the “comfortable atmosphere” where additional parking spaces, stated “casual attire” is welcomed, Mr. Dooley. Pistol said the applicant will ben- school. board approved the appointment efit the community and no devel- Once the board approved the of Marcello Monte, a special-edu- stated Reverend Taylor. Cranford parking regulations re- The applicant was seeking quire houses of worship to sup- opment is needed that would settlement, Superintendent of cation teacher, and Kimberly negatively impact the municipal- Schools Scott Rubin, Ed.D., read Schmidt, a part-time physical rental space at 570 South Av- ply one parking space per three enue East in the Cranford Busi- seats or one parking space per ity or zoning code. a statement on behalf of the education teacher. The appoint- Zoning board member David Cranford School District. ment for leave replacement 72 inches of pew length, stated Mr. Dooley. The applicant has Salomon said the applicant oc- “On July 28, 2018, the Ameri- school psychologist Meredith Pool-Fitness Center cupying space in an industrial can Civil Liberties Union filed a Miller was rescinded by the board. proposed 10 pews totaling 1,152 complaint against the Cranford A request on the part of the Holding Registration inches of pew length, stated Mr. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Board of Education asserting that Daughters of the American Revo- CRANFORD — The Cranford Pool the district website with respect lution (DAR) to recognize Sep- and Fitness Center has an- Garwood Candidates Slated to new student registration is tember 17, 2018 as Citizenship nounced that registration for its incompatible to current status of Day and the week of September 2018-2019 Winter/Conversion the law. While the district’s new 17 to 23 as Constitution Week Memberships is ongoing at the To Appear at Two Forums student registration require- was approved by the board. Centennial Avenue Complex. ments and packets as well as The next board meeting is Registration for both Cranford GARWOOD – For the seventh sent to [email protected]. procedures and practices fol- scheduled for Monday, Septem- residents and non-residents is consecutive year, candidates “Every year since 2012, Pointe lowed the guidelines as set forth ber 24. done in person. seeking office in Garwood will residents have planned, orga- by the law, information on the Registration and picture identi- discuss the issues facing the bor- nized and underwritten these website needed greater clarity,” Probitas Verus Honos fication hours are as follow: Mon- ough at forums sponsored by meetings,” said Christine Spear, Mr. Rubin said. day and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 residents of The Pointe, the con- president of the condominium “Subsequently, the district up- p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 dominium complex between complex’s board. “We believe dated the information on the dis- a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. Maple and Chestnut Streets. the forums are an important trict website, and as a result, the Support Local Journalism to 2 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. Candidates for borough coun- public service because there is parties will enter into an agree- to 2 p.m. cil will square off on Thursday, no other opportunity for ment dismissing the complaint Summer members must regis- October 18, while mayoral hope- Garwood voters to see the can- and the district will continue to ter before Wednesday, October fuls will appear a week later, on didates in action.” ensure that all registration infor- 31, to receive the discounted fee Thursday, October 25. Both ses- Light refreshments will be mation is compatible with the when converting summer to an- sions will start at 7:30 p.m. in served after the formal discus- current status of the law and the nual membership. The winter the clubhouse at The Pointe. sions. Parking is available in the information on the district website season begins on Monday, Sep- All Garwood voters have been large lot behind the commercial will clearly represent district policy tember 24. invited to attend the forums and buildings on North Avenue be- and procedure. As a result of this For more information, visit have been asked to submit ques- tween Maple and Chestnut agreement, this matter has been goleader.com/subscribe cranfordnj.org or call the Swim tions that may be asked of the Streets. A stairway leads from resolved amicably,” he said. Pool Utility at (908) 709-7260. candidates. Questions may be the lot to the clubhouse. Page S-30 Thursday, September 20, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Zoning Bd. Okays House of Worship on South Ave. College Women’s Club Set zone is not a negative. Mr. (beneficial to the community) in someone finds spirit or faith,” Salomon said it is “often a industrial zones. said zoning board member Kevin To Commence 86th Year struggle to find good occupants” “It’s always beneficial when Illing, describing the positive CRANFORD — The College sion of the significance of wills, impact the church can provide Women’s Club of Cranford will durable power of attorney and for Cranford residents and neigh- hold its first meeting of the 2018- advance directives also will be Trinity Invites All Sunday bors. 2019 year on Monday, October addressed. The congregation will meet 8. This meeting will mark the The meeting will be held at the weekly on Sundays occupying start of the College Club’s 86th First Presbyterian Church, located To Charity Ice Cream Sale the building between the hours year of providing scholarships to at 11 Springfield Avenue, of 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for Cranford’s college-bound stu- Cranford. It will begin at 7 p.m. CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- Sister Jane does not turn any church services, stated Rever- dents, both young men and with refreshments followed by copal Church will host a charity child away and no child is put up end Taylor. women. the guest speaker. The meeting ice cream sale this Sunday, Sep- for adoption. The children live in Reverend Taylor stated that life Nicholas A. Giuditta III, Attor- is open to the public. tember 23, from 11:30 a.m. to a loving family environment with classes will be available to the ney at Law and former deputy All Cranford women who are 12:30 p.m. It will take place in over 150 brothers and sisters. public on Wednesdays from 7:30 mayor of Cranford (2000), will graduates of a four-year college Sherlock Hall at Trinity Church, For more information about The to 9 in the evening. be the guest speaker at the up- or university are invited to join located at 119 Forest Avenue, Good Shepherd Home, visit In other business, applicants coming meeting. Mr. Giuditta will the club. Meetings are held on Cranford. goodshepherdhome.org/. Brendan and Jessica Freely, 110 discuss the recent changes in the second Monday of each “All proceeds from the sale will Trinity Episcopal Church is a Herning Avenue, were unani- New Jersey’s Estate Tax laws month. For more information benefit The Good Shepherd Home family church that has been serv- mously approved to construct a and how it impacts estate plan- about becoming a member, call for Children in Cameroon that ing area families since 1872. Sun- roof addition and screened-in ning for many families. A discus- Janet Collins at (908) 653-1452. cares for orphaned children,” said day services are at 8 a.m. and 10 enclosure to an existing non- Marion Nechuta, Trinity’s Out- a.m. Morning and evening prayer conforming wood deck. Town- reach Team leader. “Please join services are held Tuesday to Fri- ship ordinance requires a 28.3- us to support such important, day at 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., foot rear-yard setback. The ap- Local Letters to the Editor life-sustaining work. Trinity respectively, in Witherington plicant proposed a 16.11-foot Cranford sponsors two of the or- Chapel. Trinity also provides Trin- rear-yard setback. Township or- phans, Daniella and Musuga,” ity Episcopal Day School (TEDS), dinance requires a 36.5-percent Mayor Is Not A Good Neighbor With Mrs. Nechuta continued. which is a state-licensed facility minimum building coverage, The Good Shepherd Home for serving children from age 2½ where the applicants’ proposed The Ill-Conceived Gumbert Ice Rink! Children is the brainchild of Sis- through kindergarten. building coverage was 30 per- ter Jane Mankaa, who dedicates cent. During last Wednesday’s walk months not four? Does a good her life to nurturing the orphans Ms. Freely stated that their deck around of the Gumbert Park ice neighbor put a dumpster and of her country. It is located in the was beginning to corrode and rink space, Mayor Brindle claimed portable toilets directly across North West province of would be fully restored to ac- Westfield was being a good neigh- the street from residences? Cameroon, an area with 50,000 commodate their family and bor to folks impacted by this ill- My neighbors and I all agree an orphaned children. More than 150 guests. Ms. Freely said her back conceived project. I am one of ice rink is a terrific idea…but the of them have found a home at yard is not useable during sum- those neighbors and I take of- chosen location is just wrong. Good Shepherd, where they are mer months or when mosquitoes fense to her statement. Instead of taking the time to find sheltered, fed, clothed, educated are active. The family’s home is Does a good neighbor put a a safe location with ample park- and, most of all, loved. near a wooded area, creating an monstrosity in place without thor- ing, away from a busy street, the environment with increased in- oughly vetting the project and mayor and council proceeded to stances of mosquito bites, stated include those affected in the dis- approve this without due consid- Support Local Journalism Ms. Freely. cussions? Does a good neighbor eration. They should be ashamed. They have tried mosquito re- then claim they do not have to Those of us who see the park pellents, and even with the town follow Westfield’s own ordinances every day know that this is an “spraying for mosquitoes,” she for height, sound and more? Does accident waiting to happen. We said the mosquitos remain a con- a good neighbor get Green Acres will continue to share our con- stant problem for people situ- approval for one version of the cerns as the project moves for- ated in the backyard. plan and then change it to in- ward. “I know what it is like to have clude seven trailers? Does a good Christine Spear Photo: Good Shepherd Home an open deck,” Mr. Salomon said. neighbor claim the ice rink is Garwood LOVING ARMS...Sister Jane Mankaa Mr. Illing said his back yard is temporary and then suggest it is pictured with one of the orphans she unusable at times because mos- will be there for more than one goleader.com/subscribe cares for at The Good Shepherd Home quitoes presence remains con- season (up to five) and impose it more letters next page for Children. stant during warmer months. on the neighborhood for six Page S-31 Thursday, September 20, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary ing newcomers that they have a voice, we can encourage them to Porches to Set the Stage Local Letters to the Editor volunteer, to give their time to this town and hope that they’ll make it their adoptive home- Westfield Is Not Being Good Neighbor town. For Cranford’s Porchfest Neither one of us was born CRANFORD — Imagine an after- include performances by two With Location of Hockey Facility here, nor have we lived here for noon where porches all over Schools Of Rock, soloist Tam decades. However, we were Cranford became stages. Locals Garcia, Cranford’s own Binge, The About the placement of a com- one-story industrial plant. The warmly welcomed here when we stroll from porch to porch, listen- Alden Street Band and The mercially operated hockey facil- area along North Avenue was moved in. From the neighbors ing, singing, dancing, and con- Lovehandles. Plus, long-time ity by Westfield on South Chest- occupied by a mattress factory, a that introduced themselves be- necting with their neighbors. Cranford residents White Light- nut Street, directly adjacent to a dry-cleaning facility and several fore the first piece of furniture On Saturday, October 13, from ning and new-to-town Jampagne, Garwood residential area. commercial storages. Loft apart- was inside our homes, to the first 2 to 5 p.m., Cranford will host its plus many more. I’m a resident of Garwood, and ments have replaced these. council candidates knocking on second annual Porchfest. Porchfest will close the day out will not be directly affected by Westfield bought this site to our door during the election sea- Cranford residents are invited with one final performance down- the hockey facility, unlike many provide a buffer between a son. We were welcomed. We were to selected porches throughout town at 5:30 p.m. of my neighbors. I was mayor of Garwood industrial-commercial made to feel that our voices township that will feature three, Go to https:// Westfield in the 1970s, when the area, and the Westfield residen- mattered. Garwood became our one-hour musical acts. Two new cranfordporchfest.wixsite.com/ town acquired the land along tial area along Fourth Avenue. home, and when the time came exciting locations this year in- porchfest for more information, North Avenue and South Chest- The council was concerned that to figure out how we could give clude Augusta Mae and Dryer to help out as a volunteer or get a nut Street, where the hockey the site could easily convert to back to our new home, we both Farms. Some of this year’s acts map of the porches and locations. facility will be located. The site commercial use. decided to run for council. was largely wooded. The It’s very unusual for a munici- One of the ways that we envi- Westfield Recreation Commission pality to allow development next sion trying to make Garwood Garwood Hist. Comm. To used a portion of the site for to a town line, which will directly more inclusive is to hold informal basketball courts and a small affect, to some degree, the am- town-hall meetings several times parking lot. The remainder re- bience of an adjoining residential throughout the year and to no- Rededicate Gurrieri Park mained wooded. neighborhood. Is this act by tify residents of the meetings by The immediate neighborhood Westfield the act of a good neigh- mail and online. For instance, GARWOOD — The Garwood His- first female mayor and a long- has changed a lot. The area now bor? Garwood is about to get more torical Committee will rededicate serving public official of Garwood occupied by the Pointe town revenue and dedicated commu- the Georgiana Gurrieri Memorial who died in office in 1990 before Alexander S. Williams Park at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sep- her term ended. She was first houses was the Diamond Expan- Garwood nity development money, so we sion Bolt Co., an unattractive, want all residents to have the tember 29. The rain date is Sun- elected in 1975, and served sev- opportunity to share their opin- day, September 30, also at 11 a.m. eral years as a councilwoman. We Promise That Every Voice Will Be ion on how best to use the money. The public is invited to this 25th The park, gazebo and monu- We would hold these meetings anniversary event. Located at the ment were built to commemorate Heard, And That All Are Welcome on dates and times that are more corner of Walnut Street and Fourth her dedicated service to the resi- convenient for residents to at- Avenue, the park is well known for dents of Garwood. After a brief My name is Sean Benoit I am means Garwood belongs to all of its landscaping and gazebo erected ceremony, light refreshments will tend. This way the Council can in 1993 to honor Mayor Gurrieri’s be served. For further informa- writing on behalf of myself, and us. hear directly from any and all Michael Ince We are both run- Every resident’s voice matters memory. tion, contact the committee at residents in order to get people Mayor Gurrieri was Garwood’s [email protected]. ning for town council in Garwood. to us. Too often we have heard more involved in helping to make In the August 23, 2018 edito- talk about how if you haven’t decisions that affect us all. rial of The [Westfield] Leader, it lived here long enough, or if you We want Garwood to be an Local Bands to Perform was expressed that “the towns in don’t own property here in inclusive community, not a com- which we live belong to all of us, Garwood, your voice doesn’t munity with one-way roads lead- whether we be elected or ap- matter. But by listening to both ing out so no one new can ever At Music at the Square pointed representatives, prop- homeowners and tenants, we can come here. If you elect Michael erty owners or tenants, new- figure out what our town needs, Ince and Sean Benoit to Garwood CRANFORD — “Music at the adults to play, as well as promo- comers or having roots in the what the concerns of the town Borough Council this fall, we Square” will take place at Post tional materials from downtown community for generations.” We are, and address them. We can promise that every voice will be Office Plaza on Sunday, Sep- businesses. completely agree with that sen- get everyone involved. Garwood heard, and that we will make tember 23. This musical event, This event kicks off the fall sea- timent, and we believe that es- has a tradition of volunteerism. sure Garwood welcomes all that featuring well-known local bands son downtown, which also includes pecially applies here in Garwood. Whether it be for such long-stand- choose to make Garwood their Alden Street, playing classic rock, the 11th Annual Scarecrow Stroll, Whether you have lived in ing institutions like the Garwood home. and The Lovehandles,a funk running from October 16 to Octo- Garwood your whole life, or Fire Department and First Aid band, will start at 2 p.m. and go ber 31. Registration is now open moved here last month, we are Squad, or newer groups like the Michael Ince until 5 p.m. Eastman Street will for the Scarecrow Stroll. all one community. We live our Garwood Green Team. By show- Sean Benoit be closed off and there will be Please visit www.cranfordnj.org/ lives here together, and that CONTINUED ON NEXT COLUMN Garwood Council Candidates (D) giant board games for kids and downtown-cranford