Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 17, 2018 OUR 128th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Town Council Expected to Vote On Temp. Ice Rink on May 22

By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Review and Town Property Com- include community activities such Specially Written for The Westfield Leader mittee meeting addressing neighbor- as public skating sessions on Friday WESTFIELD — On Wednesday ing residents’ concerns. nights, as well as Saturday and Sun- evening, Councilwoman and Chair The ice rink has been reviewed by day afternoons. He said Westfield of the Code Review and Town Prop- the recreation commission and the High School Hockey teams and erty Committee Dawn Mackey, Rec- Code Review and Town Property Westfield Hockey Club teams will reation Commission Chairman Gary Committee. Mayor Shelley Brindle be offered priority rink times. The Fox and Union Sports Arena owner and the town council will be pre- Westfield hockey community is com- Ken Anderson broadcasted a sented with the revised proposal and prised of over 250 families. Facebook Live discussion address- will vote to enter into a contract with Mr. Anderson said high-school ing installation of an ice rink tempo- Union Sports at the Tuesday, May games are not appropriate for the rarily at Gumbert Park. The broad- 22, town council meeting. facility, but the Westfield High cast followed an investigative Code Mr. Anderson said the rink would School teams will have priority ice time during the week for practices. He explained that the ice rink would measure 200 feet by 85 feet. Ms. Mackey stated that the Code Review and Town Property Com- mittee “prudently” reached out to neighboring residents “who would be most affected by this proposal.” She stated that many concerns the committee heard were deemed “valid” so the committee sought to Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader “ameliorate and mitigate” those con- DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY...Westfield High School’s (WHS) second annual Dance Marathon to benefit Children's cerns. Specialized Hospital was held Friday night. The event was organized by the WHS Community Service Club. “I am very happy to say we have been able to take care of many of those concerns,” Ms. Mackey said. Board of Adjustment Approves Ms. Mackey stated that residents were concerned with the noise gen- erated by the chiller, an electrically- powered machine that keeps the ice Seven Applications, Denies One frozen. Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Mr. Fox said the chillers will gen- By MICHAEL BONACCORSO dition the fence must have three Bible. A FOURSOME…On May 11, at the Westfield Historical Society’s 50–year erate noise between 70 and 90 deci- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader gates with a board-on-board fenc- Mr. Benacchio said he believed it anniversary dinner, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield), left, Westfield Historical Society President Nancy Priest, former Governor Thomas H. Kean bels. In comparison, a kitchen gar- WESTFIELD — The board of ing design. was an “honest mistake” on Mr. Sr.and Horace Corbin, publisher of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- bage disposal produces noise at 85 adjustment approved seven appli- Mr. Kierzkowski stated that the Bible’s part in erecting the pergola Fanwood Times, right, chat before the dinner. Governor Kean gave the keynote decibels, explained Mr. Fox. cations and denied one application fence would provide privacy from before attaining proper approval. address at the celebration. Resolutions were read from the Union County The chiller will be relocated closer at its Monday night meeting. Three car lights and pedestrians on a street Because Mr. Bible was compelled Freeholders and a joint resolution by the New Jersey Senate and General to the commercial district near North applications were carried to the June accessible through his backyard. to follow the proper procedure on Assembly congratulating Mary Orlando, the winner of The President’s Award, Avenue, stated Mr. Anderson. He meeting without any testimony pro- Board of Adjustment Chairman his own volition, Mr. Benacchio and to Mr. Corbin, recipient of the Society’s Trustees’ Award. said the chiller will be at least 300 vided. Chris Masciale said he does not see said he supported the application’s feet away from neighboring homes Applicant Pawel Kierzkowski, of the fence intruding into the front approval. and will be wrapped in a sound- 171 Tudor Oval, was approved to yard to where the design creates a Applicant John Kim, of 417 Tuttle Mountainside PD Facing absorbing material. install a six-foot fence in the front “box or compound” aesthetic. Parkway, was approved to add three The skating season will begin on yard contrary to existing land ordi- “I am thinking this is the excep- dormers to the third floor of his November 1, 2018, and will con- nances. The town’s land use ordi- tion,” Mr. Masciale said. home although the land use ordi- Lawsuit; Budget Adopted tinue operating until the end of Feb- nance permits a maximum four-foot- Board member Robert Benacchio nance allows for a maximum two- ruary 2019, stated Mr. Anderson. He high front-yard fence. The board said the fence ordinance was en- and-a-half-story building height. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE public comments at this time, Mayor CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 approved the application on the con- acted to prevent residents from Mr. Kim proposed an addition de- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Paul Mirabelli told The Westfield building a “compound around their veloping his home to three stories. MOUNTAINSIDE — A lawsuit Leader. The full statement can be home” with the fence starting from Mr. Kim stated that the third floor has been filed against the borough in found on the borough’s website. BOE Honors Students for the streetscape. will have “just an additional 135 the Superior Court of New Jersey by At its meeting Tuesday night, the Mr. Kierzkowski said that al- more square feet” than the second five members of the Mountainside borough also adopted its 2018 bud- though the fence is designated as in floor. His architect, David Bailey, Police Department and one female get of $13,152,104, appropriating a Honor Soc. Status, Artwork the front yard, it will mainly pro- said Mr. Kim will convert attic space employee, according to a statement tax levy of $8,775,292. The ordi- vide privacy in the rear. The appli- and renovate an existing bedroom posted on the borough’s website. nance was passed unanimously. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Lincoln School teacher and student cant said the fence will be gated on the third floor. Mountainside PBA attorney Mayor Mirabelli said the total budget Specially Written for The Westfield Leader council advisor Tamara Benc. more towards the back of the home Mr. Bailey said a small bathroom Leonard C. Schiro said at a closed has increased over last year by GARWOOD — Superintendent All 12 student council members where it will stop. will be designed to accommodate meeting on February 28 that he was $60,000. Increases over last year in- Teresa Quigley, Ed.D., and the board adopt borough official roles and “con- Board member Frank Fortino those living on the third floor. representing five Mountainside po- clude a $3,000 increase in the operat- of education honored more than 30 duct” the business of their local gov- voted no on the application. Mr. Masciale stated that he sup- lice officers, Christopher Feighner, ing budget, a $90,000 increase in Lincoln School students who had erning body. Applicant William Bible, of 29 ported the applicant because the Richard Latargia, Thomas Norton, snow removal, a $50,000 increase for achieved Honor Society status for the “This is a special hands-on learn- Gallowaem, was unanimously ap- third story is being slightly expanded Jeffrey Stinner and James Urban, and the Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- third marking period at its meeting ing experience for our young leaders proved for a pergola in his rear yard for the family’s needed living space. a part-time female employee in the ity, a $54,000 increase in legal fees, a Tuesday night. Lincoln School stu- and we are grateful to Mayor (Charles) that was already installed. Mr. Bible The third story is not being built to police department, Amy Colineri, who $72,000 increase in the police de- dent Reina Ridente was recognized Lombardo and the members of the said he was unaware a variance was add an expansive “McMansion ef- claim “they had experienced a hostile partment, a $132,000 increase in po- for her outstanding artwork. Reina’s council for once again extending an needed. However, he wanted to ad- fect,” stated Mr. Masciale. work environment due to the actions” lice department and non-union sala- drawing, entitled “Up, Up, and Away,” invitation to our students,” Ms. Benc dress the issue immediately, “doing Mr. Masciale said he believed the of Police Officers Andrew Huber and ries, an increase of $92,000 in capital will be on a 10-month art tour through- said. everything correctly,” stated Mr. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Thomas Murphy, according to the items, a $52,000 increase in tax ap- out Union County. Student Joseph Carney was the statement. Since that time, Mr. Schiro peals and a $54,000 increase in health The art tour will include other mayor, Peyton Collings was council is no longer representing the com- expenses. “youth drawn pieces” selected as out- president, while council members plainants, according to the statement. Surplus also increased by $420,000, standing and unique. Reina’s artwork included David Augustyn, Paul The governing body has placed while capital surplus usage has de- will be at the Springfield Library on Castro, Lauren Roland, Sarah Officers Murphy and Huber on an creased. The total increase in rev- Wednesday, May 23, and will be avail- Scepkowski and Angela Silva. Maria Administrative Leave of Absence. enues was $358,000. able to spectators in an art exhibit- Mormile served as the municipal An investigation of the complaints The average assessed home of styled presentation. clerk, Taylor Hoffman was the police is being conducted by a private party $163,000 will see an average tax bill Resident Bruce Paterson stated he chief, Macabee Flitsanor was fire hired by the governing body. increase of $19.22 for municipal ser- suggests Reina’s “Up, Up, and Away” chief, and Sophia Malcolm played The borough council is making no CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 drawing should be made available in the role of borough attorney. a digital format on the school district’s Board member Tracey Roland website. Mr. Paterson said he would stated in response to recent parent have liked to have seen it that evening inquiries about school safety after the and commended Reina on her suc- national tragedies involving gun vio- cess. lence that the board has kept its prom- Reina’s art piece was drawn for the ise to re-examine the Lincoln School Lincoln School art show directed by safety features and plans. teacher Rebecca Planer. Lining the Ms. Roland said “increasing cam- walls surrounding the gymnasium eras and overall security” have been leading to the cafeteria are numerous discussed. Board members noted that drawings reflecting various art styles in previous school violence cases, the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader with different instruments. All of the perpetrator had entered the building SUBJECT OF TOWN-WIDE MEETING...Demolition and cleanup of the Petro/ Casale site on South Avenue in Garwood will be the subject of a town-wide meeting drawings were a part of the student art through broken windows. Ms. Roland at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, at the Lincoln School. Please see Mayor Charles show. said the board has considered invest- Lombardo’s statement on Page 10. On Tuesday evening at borough ing in “shatter-proof windows,” but hall, Lincoln School student council that no decisions have been finalized. PAGE INDEX members participated in “Students in Lincoln School parents have voiced Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 19 Government Day,” an evening when concerns with the Casale building Editorial...... 3-5, 10 Sports ...... 11-17 Lincoln School students are given the demolition’s impact on air safety for Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 10-20 GOING BACK IN HISTORY...This classic car owner looks over his 1915 Model “unique opportunity to learn about students. A special town hall meeting Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 18 T at the first Cranford Cruiser Night of 2018 held last Wednesday night. The event their local governing body by con- will be held on Wednesday, May 30, Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 is sponsored by the Cranford Chamber of Commerce. ducting a council meeting,” stated CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD Congratulations Beth Sullivan to the Colleen Berg WEST Sales Associate Broker Sales Associate Top Listings Top Producers Top Sales C. 908.578.3812 of the Month! C. 908.337.0428

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By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE In other board business, Superin- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tendent of Schools Scott Rubin, Ed.D., CRANFORD — The board of edu- reported to the board that an update on cation (BOE) approved the reappoint- the strategic planning process went ment of several positions district-wide out to the community two to three at its meeting Monday night. weeks ago. The board reappointed 23 adminis- The Cranford Public School Dis- trative/supervisory personnel, 253 ten- trict successfully launched its 2018- ured-teaching personnel, 93 non-ten- 2023 Strategic Planning Initiative in ured teaching personnel, 36 building February. service personnel and 37 office and The purpose of the strategic plan- clerical personnel. ning is to come together as a commu- Additional tenured certified staff nity for a three-fold purpose. The first reappointments include two guidance is to examine and identify current counselors, six nurses, four occupa- strengths, challenges and opportuni- tional therapists, three psychologists, ties; the second is to determine a de- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader two academic coaches, four social sired future for the district, and the TRY IT, YOU’LL LIKE IT ...These women sample the appetizers at Spice Bazaar workers, four media specialists, three third is to formulate goals and action- during Westfield’s Girls’ Day And Night out last Thursday. The event was faculty members in charge of Path- able steps to achieve goals and, ulti- sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation. Courtesy of Michelle Stavrou/cranfordnj.org ways to Excellence and two learning mately, realize a vision for the district. SHOPPING CRANFORD...Shoppers enjoy Cranford’s Sip & Shop event held disabilities teacher consultants. According to Superintendent Rubin, Friday night in downtown Cranford. Proceeds from the event benefitted the the Strategic Council has put together Board of Adjustment Cranford Woman’s Club’s Philanthropic and Scholarship Fund. a draft of a mission/vision and four goal statements. This information was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Artwork sent out to the community for feed- two-and-a-half-story requirement Their architect, Carol C. Hewit, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 back, and while feedback has been was created to limit “McMansion- stated that the addition would have Ice Rink at Lincoln School to discuss the demo- “overwhelmingly positive,” some sug- type homes” with overdeveloped little impact on the neighborhood, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lition process along with any risks it gestions were made. third-story peaks. but would have a big impact for the may impose. As the district moves forward with David and Anne-Marie Mora, of Quinns. Ms. Hewit stated that the said during the week the rink will tunity helps leverage the Councilwoman Sara Todisco said the process, the Council is “engaging 649 Maple Street, were unanimously addition would cover up some begin operation at 3:15 p.m., ceas- community’s assets by bringing new she had received correspondence from in the action planning part” and the approved to construct an addition shrubs and an existing outdoor pa- ing operation at 9 p.m. opportunities at “little or no costs to Russo Development attorney Chris- administrative team is starting to cre- and a new front porch. Variances tio. On weekends, the rink will begin residents.” topher Minks that the demolition will ate an action plan, according to the were required as ordinance allows a Mr. Masciale said the addition is operations at 8 a.m., remaining open Union Sports will bear responsi- be suspended until after the school superintendent. building coverage with a deck and adding 114 square feet into the rear until 9 p.m. on Saturdays and closing bility for all utility costs, garbage year. Ms. Todisco said Mr. Minks had The retirement of Barbara Narus, porch of 24 percent. The applicant yard. at 8 p.m. on Sundays, stated Mr. removal and snow removal, stated mentioned the gesture was done “to teacher of Family Consumer Sciences proposed a deck and porch with a Mr. Fortino said when discussing Anderson. Mr. Anderson. Other benefits to the be a good neighbor” and not because at Cranford High School, was approved 24.6-percent building coverage. an addition for approval or disap- Ms. Mackey said neighboring resi- surrounding community include the air “will be hazardous.” by the board. Superintendent Rubin Mr. Benacchio said he would sup- proval, one must consider how aes- dents “voiced concerns” with over- crosswalks being added and repairs Ms. Todisco said she felt compelled thanked Ms. Narus for her years of port the application with an agree- thetically altered a structure will flow parking on residential streets, to sidewalks on both sides of Chest- to share the information with the service and commented, “it takes a ment the porch must remain open. become. He stated that in this appli- idling buses, and decreased pedes- nut Street. board. More information will be avail- special teacher” to motivate students Mr. Masciale stated that often cation, “the difference is not even trian safety with more traffic created “The improvements to these areas able to the board and the public at the the way she has. when additions are made to homes noticeable.” by the rink. will benefit the community in perpe- May 30 meeting, she said. Ms. Todisco The next board of education meet- and porches are added, the board is Mark Dow, of 247 Prospect Street, Mr. Anderson said improvements tuity; the residents are really going said she was representing herself as a ing will take place on Monday, May most concerned with neighbors’ was unanimously approved to con- will be made to the “smaller parking to welcome the improvements once resident and a councilwoman at the 21, at 7:30 p.m. streetscape views. In this particular struct a new two-car garage and two lot,” noting that the lot will remain everything is laid out,” Ms. Mackey school board meeting and not all the application, he said there was no dormer additions. designated for handicapped parking. said. specific opinions of Mayor Lombardo hindrance to neighbors’ views. Clark Qiang Zhu, of 931 The “larger parking lot” with 48 cur- Ms. Mackey said the discussion or the borough council. Applicants Kyungsuk Bae and Grandview Avenue, was unani- rent parking spaces used for base- “remains a fluid process,” meaning School fundraisers are something Lawsuit Peilin Wu, of 708 Boulevard, were mously denied permission to con- ball league games in the summer will continued resident feedback is wel- the board finds to be a positive for the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 unanimously approved to construct struct a new single-family dwelling be utilized for hockey parking, stated come with details being finalized to students and the community, stated vices, Mayor Mirabelli said. an addition with a variance needed utilizing a portion of the existing Mr. Anderson. be the most beneficial and resource- Ms. Roland. However, a procedure The council also agreed to increase allowing a 27-foot continuous wall structure. Mr. Zhu sought 12 vari- Mr. Anderson stated he believes ful to the community. when proposing or leading a the 2017 budget by $30,000 to pay when ordinance allows a 25-foot ances to complete the project. buses will be minimal, but if they fundraiser must be followed, she for removal of debris caused by re- continuous wall. Mr. Zhu said he “wants to do right are used for transportation the stated. The procedure includes pro- cent snowstorm activity. Mr. Benacchio said he realized for his son” and continue to live in buses will park in the same 48- Support Local Journalism posing the idea to Principal Mary A $5,380,350 Bond Anticipation the continuous side wall is two feet Westfield. He said economically the space parking lot as other guests. Emmons and she then will follow Note was extended another year, and over what is allowed. The appli- addition makes sense versus pur- Bus companies and the school procedure by notifying Superinten- increased from last year by about just cants have attempted an addition to chasing a separate home. district’s bus drivers must be noti- dent Quigley. The superintendent will under a million dollars to pay for work with the prevailing architec- Mr. Masciale said the applicant fied idling is not permitted, stated have the fundraiser approved by the further infrastructure costs such as ture and “not necessarily succeed- would be able to reappear with a Mr. Anderson. board of education, stated Ms. Roland. road resurfacing, manhole repairs, and ing it further” than “what they were new application provided the new Mr. Anderson said the outdoor rink Ms. Roland said she understands repairs to retaining walls at the brook, given to work with.” petition is “drastically different” was originally going to be open on how impassioned parents and stu- Mayor Mirabelli told The Leader. Matthew Quinn and Virginia than the one that was denied. all sides; however, concessions were dents who care “a lot about others and The borough also is going to request Quinn, of 914 Mountain View “I’m shocked,” said board mem- made to enclose several sides. the community” can get “excited and bids for a snow and ice removal con- Circle, were approved to construct ber James Kelly. Mr. Kelly stated Ms. Mackey stated that the oppor- goleader.com/subscribe lost in the process.” tract. Parties interested in bidding can a one-story addition. The addition that a licensed architect should not contact the Department of Public Works would allow direct access from the suggest Mr. Zhu appear in front of for the equipment needed to fulfill the backyard into the kitchen, stated the board with “the application as it work, Councilman Robert Messler said. Mr. Quinn. was proposed.” Jean Marie Morgan A section of Partridge Run Road is to Sales Associate, International President's Elite be resurfaced as part of a grant by the state Department of Transportation. The Garwood Mayor Schedules Town 2017 NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence cost, $240,000, was appropriated by Sales Award® Platinum the adoption of an ordinance. Meeting On Redevelopment Top 1% of Sales Associates Nationwide The borough also has received a $50,000 grant from the County of While a resident has recently raised closed all required information about Direct Line: 908-279-4441 Union. Additionally, the board of concerns about air quality at the Petro/ site contaminants to the New Jersey education received a Level The Play- Casale cleanup site, I assure you the Department of Environmental Pro- ing Field Grant for $25,000 from the developer has complied with all state tection (NJ DEP) and the federal county, Mayor Mirabelli announced. and federal regulations and there are Environmental Protection Agency OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, May 19th • 1-3pm The Mountainside Rescue Squad is no air quality issues. I understand the (EPA) during an extensive four-phase celebrating its 80th anniversary, and concerns about this matter, however, application process, found on the EPA the borough has proclaimed the week they need to be addressed by licensed website and previously linked on of May 20 to 26 Emergency Medical professionals who are qualified to Garwood’s website. Services Week in Mountainside. answer them, not by me or members The party responsible for ensuring Pastor Christopher Belden of the of the Council. I have arranged for a proper environmental cleanup occurs Community Presbyterian Church of Town Hall meeting at 7 p.m. on is the Licensed Site Remediation Pro- Mountainside has announced his re- Wednesday, May 30, at the Lincoln fessional (LSRP), who is licensed by tirement as pastor after serving the School, to alleviate your concerns. NJDEP, and who can face criminal church for 32 years. The mayor gave This redevelopment project has and civil penalties if false findings the pastor a proclamation. been in the works for about 10 years. are made. The LSRP is on site, sub- The developer of the area known as The contamination issue at this site mits reports to NJDEP and may re- the Barnes Tract has run into some was known and previously disclosed quire procedural changes or addi- “issues with the sewer connections” as required by New Jersey law. The tional testing during cleanup to com- in its site plan and is improving the Borough Council declared the area in ply with safety regulations. water mains on Mountain Avenue, need of redevelopment and adopted a The work Russo is currently under- Mayor Mirabelli told the public. The redevelopment plan. Our Planning taking is asbestos remediation, along developer is expected to present its Board approved a site plan after ex- with utility disconnections, not demo- site plan to the planning board once tensive public hearings, conditioned lition. While there is a local permit the issues are corrected. The property on the developer obtaining all proper required for this remediation of re- is to be developed for minimum of 32 state and federal approvals. Neither moving asbestos it is not part of the units of which six will be affordable. the Council nor the Planning Board Uniform Construction Code enforced Following the public meeting, the has oversight of, or authority over, at the local level. Cranford must sim- council entered into a closed session environmental cleanups as state and ply ensure that all the required paper- to discuss litigation, contracts and federal authorities preempt local gov- work is submitted. An air quality personnel matters. ernment. Russo Development dis- monitor is on site at all times that asbestos removal is ongoing. Russo Development submitted ap- plications for required permits to the Cranford Building Department, how- ever, these will not be issued until as- NC& bestos remediation is complete. Russo Jewelers has projected actual demolition to be- gin in late June or early July. Because of contamination embedded in the steel structure of the Casale/Petro buildings, demolition will be done “by hand.” This does not mean literally by hand, but that all demolition will be con- trolled with smaller equipment (no wrecking ball) as required by NJ DEP and EPA to control dust. While neither the EPA, DEP or the developer is required by law to notify adjacent property owners, I under- stand resident concerns on this issue. Nabig Sakr Carmen Cascao I am in discussions with Russo per- sonnel about additional measures that 315 Wychwood Road, Westfield $1,249,000 they can take during this process to Custom Jewelry Designs inform Garwoodians of the cleanup Resort Living! Amazing opportunity to own an authentic Wychwood gem perched on nearly 3/4 of an actions being taken on site. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, May 17, 2018 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 59th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Cell Tower Approval Irks Residents on Donato Circle

By FRED T. ROSSI Horvath Towers V, a builder of cell the site spoke out against the applica- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times towers. T-Mobile then filed suit and a tion at the April 26 and May 9 hearings, SCOTCH PLAINS — Last week’s Union County judge remanded the with concerns being the unsightly view approval by the zoning board of adjust- matter to the zoning board, which held of the antennas from their properties, ment of a cell phone tower on west- its first new hearing on the application worries about health risks from the bound Route 22 set off a strong reaction on April 26. antennas, the effect on property values, from residents living adjacent to the site Besides the monopole, plans call for increased flood risk and the potential where the monopole will be constructed. a concrete pad at the base of the pole, for ice chunks falling off the pole dur- The board’s 5-to-2 vote on May 9 with three equipment cabinets, as well ing the winter and possibly injuring will allow Horvath Towers V to build a as an emergency generator powered by someone. 105-foot monopole, with a five-foot- a 120-gallon propane tank. The pole Attendance was greater at last week’s high lightning rod, on a small piece of itself is designed to be extendable, if hearing than at the April meeting after land located on westbound Route 22 demand for space arises. Additionally, flyers were taped to all residents’ front between a rental truck agency and a there is space for antennas for one doors and elsewhere in the complex small strip mall. T-Mobile will then carrier below T-Mobile’s and, if the informing them of the hearing and urg- lease space on the pole and install nine pole’s height were lengthened, space ing their participation. Emotions ran antennas at the 100-foot level. for two more carriers above it. high last week, especially after the board Last September, the board rejected a Residents of the Donato Circle condo denied a request by Donato Circle resi- similar application by T-Mobile and development located directly behind dents late in the evening for a continu- ation of the hearing so they could return with an attorney to assist with their opposition to the tower. After the board voted to approve the application, resi- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dents yelled at board members from FRESH PRODUCE...A few raindrops didn't keep people away from opening day of the Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market on their seats and also confronted them Saturday, which runs weekly into November. outside the building afterwards. Criticism of the board’s approval continued for several days on social media, and several residents planned to Downtown Comm. Redevel. Plan meet this week to discuss the possibility of appealing the board’s decision. Donato Circle resident Lisa Riedell told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Submission Expected In June she opposed the tower “being built so close to our community,” which, she By FRED T. ROSSI as business and property owners in the municipal building. Mr. Strowe pointed out, shares a border with the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the Phase 1 area. The survey is fo- told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood “beautiful, preserved land of the SCOTCH PLAINS — Members cused on services in the downtown, Times that, “figuring out [where Watchung Reservation that many of the downtown redevelopment both current and future, such as those offices will be housed] will be people in the county enjoy walking committee are still aiming to have a parking, streetscape, jitney service, the biggest part of the redevelop- through.” She said she favors appeal- redevelopment plan for the first etc. Responses from that survey will ment process.” Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times TALKING DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT...Scotch Plains Mayor ing the board’s approval, “and at least phase of the downtown written and be incorporated into the redevelop- After the redevelopment plan is Alexander Smith, right, speaks with a resident about the latest downtown try to fight T-Mobile again.” ready to submit to the township ment plan, which will start with the finalized, it will be submitted to the redevelopment efforts at Saturday's first Farmers’ Market of the season. “My rights as a concerned taxpayer council by next month. municipal-owned properties on Park council — and if approved by the have evaporated in front of my eyes,” Thomas Strowe, the township’s Avenue and at the library on Bartle governing body, then requests for said Donato Circle resident Amy Tsang, redevelopment coordinator, says the Avenue. proposals from developers could Planning Board Approves who described herself as “beyond dis- plans are in the process of being Two or three new parking struc- be issued. Interested developers also appointed, disgusted and frustrated.” written and that committee mem- tures will be needed in the down- will be urged to include their own She told The Times that her child’s bers are waiting to receive the re- town to accommodate the new de- ideas in proposals they end up sub- Route 22 Site Renovation bedroom “directly overlooks this mas- sults of a needs-assessment ques- velopment, which will include not mitting. sive 105-foot tower with extended an- tionnaire that was recently distrib- only several hundred housing units At next month’s committee meet- By FRED T. ROSSI pool, Electrolux and Frigidaire — CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 uted to committee members as well and retail and commercial space, ing, it is expected that several ren- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “require us to have a showroom” so but also a new library and possibly derings of possible building designs SCOTCH PLAINS — The plan- that customers can see in person the a new community center. It is likely will be provided to committee mem- ning board gave its unanimous ap- appliances they are interested in Council Officially Names those parking facilities will be situ- bers for their evaluation. Mr. Strowe proval on Monday night to a site purchasing. ated on each side of Park Avenue — said the choices for the exteriors of plan application that will merge two Most of the company’s business in the block where the library now any new buildings will basically be lots into one, raze an existing build- is online and Mr. Mazrahi said buy- Site Frazee House Park stands, in the present municipal between a more colonial look and a ing and renovate another building ers will not be picking up washers, parking lot next to town hall and more modern one. The design to serve as an appliance showroom. refrigerators and the like at the Route By FRED T. ROSSI acknowledge the zoo and its history. possibly a third locale such as be- choices will be taken from a visual- Adjoining lots at 2586 and 2590 22 location. Instead, they will do so Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times In other business, Township Man- hind the stores on Park Avenue be- preference survey conducted last Route 22 will be merged into a single at the company’s warehouse in Cran- SCOTCH PLAINS — The third ager Al Mirabella said that Thursday, tween Bartle Avenue and Westfield year where committee members sub- lot, according to engineer Thomas ford. He added that purchases of time’s the charm, at least when it May 24, will be the cut-off date for Avenue. mitted renderings and photographs Quinn, who testified on behalf of small household appliances such as comes to settling on a name for the residents to sign up for the June bulk- In addition, The Musial Group, of buildings in other downtowns 2590 Route 22 LLC, which is pur- toasters could take place at the Route six-acre property where the historic waste pickup. The fee is $115. He an architectural and engineering that might be suitable for Scotch chasing the properties. An existing 22 location. Mr. Mazrahi estimated Frazee House sits. At its meeting on also said the township will receive a firm, is conducting a study regard- Plains. two-story masonry building and an that two employees would work at Tuesday, the township council passed $100,000 county infrastructure grant ing the future locations of the po- On Tuesday, June 12, a town hall existing garage will be taken down, the Route 22 site, which will be a resolution naming the site Frazee to be used for road repairs and a lice and north-side fire departments, meeting will be held in Scotch while the existing one-story brick open six days a week and was the House Park, the name it had origi- $25,000 grant for an inclusive play- the rescue squad and the adminis- Plains, and Assemblywoman Holly building on the eastern lot will be former home to a printing company. nally agreed to earlier in the year ground to be installed at Brookside trative offices presently housed in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 renovated and repurposed. Mr. Quinn, the engineer, said that before several residents urged that Park. The council also approved an Joseph Mazrahi, a principal with a buffer area of new fencing and the name be altered to acknowledge ordinance appropriating $325,000 2590 Route 22 LLC, told the board plantings will be added between the the Terry-Lou Zoo that was located at from the state Department of Trans- at the Monday hearing that the build- rear of the site and the backyards of the site for decades. portation for resurfacing of Westfield ing will be turned into an appliance adjoining properties that front on In April, the council voted to Road. and electronics showroom that will Mountain Avenue. New exterior change the name to Frazee House Mayor Smith said he spoke with be leased to Appliance Palace. He lighting also will be installed at the Park at Terry Lou Acres, but that residents at last Saturday’s Farmers’ said most of the company’s vendors site, and Mr. Mazrahi agreed that name was met with resistance from Market and the number-one topic was — such as General Electric, Whirl- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 members of the Scotch Plains-Fan- potholes. Mr. Mirabella said public wood Rotary Frazee House Com- works crews are still repairing pot- mittee, which is overseeing the res- holes and urged residents to report toration of the Revolutionary War- any potholes on the township’s era house where a confrontation took website. place in 1777 between Betty Frazee The council chambers on Tuesday and two British generals. Andrew were bedecked with large orange rib- Calamaras, the Rotary committee’s bons, and the mayor wore an orange president, said earlier this month necktie, all in recognition of gun vio- that the newest name was “histori- lence awareness. The mayor read a cally inaccurate,” noting that the proclamation declaring Friday, June house itself is formally known as 1, as Gun Violence Awareness Day the Elizabeth and Gershom Frazee and said the municipal building will House and will be called by that be lit in orange during the weekend of Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times name once the renovations are com- June 1 to 3. The color orange is asso- AWARD WINNERS...Westfield Historical Society President Nancy Priest, cen- pleted. He also said that is how the ciated with the day because hunters ter, presents New Jersey State and Union County resolutions to Westfield Leader/ house is named in state and federal typically wear orange clothing to mark Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Publisher Horace Corbin, recipient of the Society’s historic registries. themselves when out in the woods, Trustees’ Award, and Mary Orlando, winner of The President’s Award, at the Prior to the council’s unanimous and the mayor said the color “sym- society’s 50-year anniversary dinner on May 11 at Echo Lake Country Club. vote this week to name the site Frazee bolizes the value of human life.” House Park, Councilman John Del The mayor also read a proclama- PAGE INDEX Sordi, Jr. asked, half in jest and half in tion declaring the week of May 13 to Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 19 seriousness in reference to the 19 as Police Week. Police Chief Ted Editorial...... 3-5 Sports ...... 11-17 council’s series of name changes, “Are Conley handed out police department Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 10-20 Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times we crystal clear” about the name awards to members of his department Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 18 DO YOU WANT A PICKLE WITH THAT?...This family looks over the selection change? Mayor Alexander Smith said who, he said, went “above and be- Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 available from Pickle Licious at Saturday’s Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market. there will be signage at the park to yond” the call of duty last year. WESTFIELD Congratulations Beth Sullivan to the Colleen Berg WEST Sales Associate Broker Sales Associate Top Listings Top Producers Top Sales C. 908.578.3812 of the Month! C. 908.337.0428

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By MICHAEL BONACCORSO clerk, Taylor Hoffman was the police Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times chief, Macabee Flitsanor was fire GARWOOD — Superintendent chief, and Sophia Malcolm played Teresa Quigley, Ed.D., and the board the role of borough attorney. of education honored more than 30 Board member Tracey Roland Lincoln School students who had stated in response to recent parent achieved Honor Society status for the inquiries about school safety after the third marking period at its meeting national tragedies involving gun vio- Tuesday night. Lincoln School stu- lence that the board has kept its prom- dent Reina Ridente was recognized ise to re-examine the Lincoln School for her outstanding artwork. Reina’s safety features and plans. drawing, entitled “Up, Up, and Away,” Ms. Roland said “increasing cam- will be on a 10-month art tour through- eras and overall security” have been Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times out Union County. discussed. Board members noted that PLAYING THE HITs..."8 Till When?" performs at Westfield’s Girls’ Day And The art tour will include other in previous school violence cases, the Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Night Out last Thursday. The event was sponsored by the Downtown Westfield “youth drawn pieces” selected as out- perpetrator had entered the building VINTAGE CARS...This gentleman looks over the selection of classic cars at Corporation. Cranford Cruiser Night held last Wednesday evening. The event, sponsored by the standing and unique. Reina’s artwork through broken windows. Ms. Roland Cranford Chamber of Commerce, will continue on Wednesdays, June 13 and July will be at the Springfield Library on said the board has considered invest- 11, on North Union Avenue between Springfield Avenue and North Avenue. The Wednesday, May 23, and will be avail- ing in “shatter-proof windows,” but event is now in its eighth year. SP-F BOE OKs $2.8-Mil. able to spectators in an art exhibit- that no decisions have been finalized. styled presentation. Lincoln School parents have voiced Resident Bruce Paterson stated he concerns with the Casale building WF Council Expected to Vote HVAC Upgrade for SPFHS suggests Reina’s “Up, Up, and Away” demolition’s impact on air safety for drawing should be made available in students. A special town hall meeting By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL to approve the playground mainte- a digital format on the school district’s will be held on Wednesday, May 30, On Temporary Ice Rink Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nance projects for the district elemen- website. Mr. Paterson said he would at Lincoln School to discuss the demo- SCOTCH PLAINS – Members of tary schools for a total cost of have liked to have seen it that evening lition process along with any risks it By MICHAEL BONACCORSO concerned with the noise generated by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of $127,121. It was reported that some and commended Reina on her suc- may impose. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the chiller, an electrically-powered Education unanimously approved a needed repairs will be done on vari- cess. Councilwoman Sara Todisco said WESTFIELD — On Wednesday machine that keeps the ice frozen. bid award of $2,773,000 to EACM ous equipment for safety reasons and Reina’s art piece was drawn for the she had received correspondence evening, Councilwoman and Chair of Mr. Fox said the chillers will gener- Corporation, of Sea Bright, N.J., for that some of the playgrounds will get Lincoln School art show directed by from Russo Development attorney the Code Review and Town Property ate noise between 70 and 90 decibels. the HVAC (Heating Ventilation and new rubber matting. teacher Rebecca Planer. Lining the Christopher Minks that the demoli- Committee Dawn Mackey, Recreation In comparison, a kitchen garbage dis- Air Conditioning) project at Scotch It was noted that funds will be walls surrounding the gymnasium tion will be suspended until after the Commission Chairman Gary Fox and posal produces noise at 85 decibels, Plains-Fanwood High School at last withdrawn from the 2017-2018 oper- leading to the cafeteria are numerous school year. Ms. Todisco said Mr. Union Sports Arena owner Ken Ander- explained Mr. Fox. Thursday’s meeting. ating budget. drawings reflecting various art styles Minks had mentioned the gesture son broadcasted a Facebook Live dis- The chiller will be relocated closer to According to the bid, air condition- The next Scotch Plains-Fanwood with different instruments. All of the was done “to be a good neighbor” cussion addressing the installation of the commercial district near North Av- ing will be installed in the gymna- Board of Education meeting is sched- drawings were a part of the student art and not because the air “will be haz- an ice rink temporarily at Gumbert enue, stated Mr. Anderson. He said the sium, athletic trainer office, band and uled for Thursday, May 24, at 7:30 show. ardous.” Park. The broadcast followed an inves- chiller will be at least 300 feet away choral room, health office and atten- p.m. It will be held at the administra- On Tuesday evening at borough Ms. Todisco said she felt compelled tigative Code Review and Town Prop- from neighboring homes and will be dance office. tive building at 512 Cedar Street, hall, Lincoln School student council to share the information with the erty Committee meeting addressing wrapped in a sound-absorbing mate- Members of the board left out the Scotch Plains. members participated in “Students in board. More information will be avail- neighboring residents’ concerns. rial. boys’ and girls’ locker rooms because On Wednesday, May 30, a Retiree Government Day,” an evening when able to the board and the public at the The ice rink has been reviewed by The skating season will begin on of the limited time spent in these Recognition Program will be held at Ev- Lincoln School students are given the May 30 meeting, she said. Ms. Todisco the recreation commission and the Code November 1, 2018, and will continue rooms, saving the district $190,000 ergreen Elementary School at 3:30 p.m. “unique opportunity to learn about said she was representing herself as a Review and Town Property Commit- operating until the end of February from the original bid of $2,963,000. Also, it was reported that on Mon- their local governing body by con- resident and a councilwoman at the tee. Mayor Shelley Brindle and the 2019, stated Mr. Anderson. He said It was noted that the wood shop day, June 4, a Student Recognition ducting a council meeting,” stated school board meeting and not all the town council will be presented with the during the week the rink will begin room was not included in the bid Program will take place at Evergreen Lincoln School teacher and student specific opinions of Mayor Lombardo revised proposal and will vote to enter operation at 3:15 p.m., ceasing opera- because of the constant dust that would School at 7:30 p.m. council advisor Tamara Benc. or the borough council. into a contract with Union Sports at the tion at 9 p.m. be filling the filters and the auto shop All 12 student council members School fundraisers are something Tuesday, May 22, town council meet- On weekends, the rink will begin room because of the many times a day adopt borough official roles and “con- the board finds to be a positive for the ing. operations at 8 a.m., remaining open the door is open in that space. duct” the business of their local gov- students and the community, stated Mr. Anderson said the rink would until 9 p.m. on Saturdays and closing at The board also unanimously voted Route 22 erning body. Ms. Roland. However, a procedure include community activities such as 8 p.m. on Sundays, stated Mr. Ander- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “This is a special hands-on learn- when proposing or leading a public skating sessions on Friday nights, son. lights will be turned off via a timer ing experience for our young leaders fundraiser must be followed, she as well as Saturday and Sunday after- Ms. Mackey said neighboring resi- each evening at 9 p.m. and we are grateful to Mayor (Charles) stated. The procedure includes pro- noons. He said Westfield High School dents “voiced concerns” with overflow Downtown In other business, the planning Lombardo and the members of the posing the idea to Principal Mary Hockey teams and Westfield Hockey parking on residential streets, idling CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 board accepted a resolution from council for once again extending an Emmons and she then will follow Club teams will be offered priority rink buses, and decreased pedestrian safety Schepisi (R-39th, River Vale) will the township council asking the invitation to our students,” Ms. Benc procedure by notifying Superinten- times. The Westfield hockey commu- with more traffic created by the rink. be present to discuss legislation board to undertake a preliminary said. dent Quigley. The superintendent will nity is comprised of over 250 families. Mr. Anderson said improvements will being considered by the State As- investigation for the possible rede- Student Joseph Carney was the have the fundraiser approved by the Mr. Anderson said high-school games be made to the “smaller parking lot,” sembly, A-1648, that would estab- velopment of property off Jerusa- mayor, Peyton Collings was council board of education, stated Ms. Roland. are not appropriate for the facility, but noting that the lot will remain desig- lish additional factors when calcu- lem Road. That tract of land was president, while council members Ms. Roland said she understands the Westfield High School teams will nated for handicapped parking. The lating towns’ fair share affordable- included in the township’s recent included David Augustyn, Paul how impassioned parents and stu- have priority ice time during the week “larger parking lot” with 48 current housing obligations, something that affordable-housing court settlement Castro, Lauren Roland, Sarah dents who care “a lot about others and for practices. parking spaces used for baseball league could reduce Scotch Plains’ current as a potential future site for housing Scepkowski and Angela Silva. Maria the community” can get “excited and He explained that the ice rink would games in the summer will be utilized for affordable-housing obligations. development. Mormile served as the municipal lost in the process.” measure 200 feet by 85 feet. hockey parking, stated Mr. Anderson. Ms. Mackey stated that the Code Mr. Anderson stated he believes buses Support Local Journalism Review and Town Property Committee will be minimal, but if they are used for “prudently” reached out to neighboring transportation the buses will park in the Jean Marie Morgan residents “who would be most affected same 48-space parking lot as other Sales Associate, International President's Elite by this proposal.” She stated that many guests. Bus companies and the school concerns the committee heard were district’s bus drivers must be notified 2017 NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence deemed “valid” so the committee sought idling is not permitted, stated Mr. Ander- Sales Award® Platinum to “ameliorate and mitigate” those con- son. Top 1% of Sales Associates Nationwide cerns. Mr. Anderson said the outdoor rink “I am very happy to say we have been was originally going to be open on all Direct Line: 908-279-4441 able to take care of many of those sides; however, concessions were made concerns,” Ms. Mackey said. to enclose several sides. goleader.com/subscribe Ms. Mackey stated that residents were Ms. Mackey stated that the opportu- nity helps leverage the community’s OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, May 19th • 1-3pm assets by bringing new opportunities at “little or no costs to residents.” Union Sports will bear responsibility for all utility costs, garbage removal and snow removal, stated Mr. Ander- son. Other benefits to the surrounding community include crosswalks being added and repairs to sidewalks on both sides of Chestnut Street. “The improvements to these areas will benefit the community in perpetu- ity; the residents are really going to welcome the improvements once ev- erything is laid out,” Ms. Mackey said. Ms. Mackey said the discussion “re- mains a fluid process,” meaning con- tinued resident feedback is welcome with details being finalized to be the most beneficial and resourceful to the community. Donato Cir. Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times FRESH BAKED BREAD...This shopper makes a purchase from the selection of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 breads and cakes from a Lithuanian bakery at the Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market on Saturday. tennas and radio dish,” and expressed concerns about possible health risks from long-term exposure to radio waves. “Our elected town officials allowed T- Mobile to destroy my home, to destroy my home value and equity into shreds NC and to put my son and daughter at risk & Jewelers of radiation,” she said. Another resident, who did not wish to be named, called the approval “be- yond appalling” and said the board “seemed to have ‘been there and done that’ so many times regarding cell tow- ers and are at the mercy of big govern- ment and lobbyists.” He mentioned the inconclusive studies regarding expo- sure to radio waves as well as what he felt were environmental issues and the danger of falling ice at the site. Donato Circle resident Mimi Nguyen told The Times that three homes on Nabig Sakr Carmen Cascao Donato Circle, all facing the tower site, are up for sale. “One can say that a cell 315 Wychwood Road, Westfield $1,249,000 tower is just another element of eye pollution along Route 22, and that would Resort Living! Amazing opportunity to own an authentic Wychwood gem perched on nearly 3/4 of an Custom Jewelry Designs be fair to say. Only a cell tower is much acre of park like property w/slate roof & superb craftsmanship throughout! more than that. 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Specialist Juvenile Arrested After To Speak Before WHPC WESTFIELD — The Westfield Pursuit Into Westfield Historic Preservation Commission CRANFORD — Authorities ar- Police Departments advised they had (WHPC) will welcome Jonathan rested a 17-year-old Jersey City resi- found a juvenile on a bicycle match- Kinney, a historic preservation spe- dent following a police pursuit into ing the description of the individual cialist and certified local government Westfield. sought near the intersection of South coordinator with the New Jersey His- A Cranford police officer was on and Central Avenues in Westfield. toric Preservation Office, on Mon- patrol Sunday night when he at- The 17-year-old male was identified day, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. The meet- tempted to stop a motor vehicle for a and placed under arrest for receiving ing will take place in the Westfield traffic violation. As the driver slowed stolen property and eluding police. Municipal Building Community his 2000 Dodge van down, near the It was later determined that the Room, 425 East Broad Street, and is intersection of Orchard Street and juvenile had entered a vehicle on open to the public. Makatom Drive, he exited the mov- Beech Street in Cranford while flee- For generations people have cared ing vehicle in an attempt to flee the ing and pulled its ignition, but was for Westfield’s architectural heritage. scene, according to Cranford police. eventually unable to start it. The Attendees will learn why it is impor- Cranford police officers engaged in juvenile was processed and released tant, both aesthetically and economi- a foot pursuit with the suspect as he to a parent. The Cranford Police cally, to protect these assets for future entered the rear yards of residences Juvenile Bureau is continuing its in- generations. Mr. Kinney will provide along Brown Terrace. A perimeter was vestigation into the matter and ex- an overview of the state’s preservation quickly established and through the pects additional charges of burglary landscape and will discuss the benefits assistance of the Union County to be served to the juvenile. of establishing a local historic preser- Sheriff’s Department, a Police K-9 “Working together with our neigh- vation program to a community. was used to search for the subject. boring community police departments “The natural and built environments Further investigation had revealed that we were able to recover a stolen ve- CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER...About 80 people attended a fundraiser for Democrat Tom Malinowski, candidate for the 7th together support each other, and every the Dodge van was a stolen vehicle out hicle and prevent further criminal Congressional District race, at the home of Westfield Democratic Committee Chairwoman Janice Siegel and Lloyd Marks aspect of our lives,” Mr. Kinney said. of Bayonne. activity this individual had intended this past weekend in Westfield. “That’s why we preserve historic re- After a thorough search was con- to commit,” Cranford Police Chief sources and protect natural spaces.” ducted, the Garwood and Westfield Ryan Greco said. A local historic preservation pro- Senator Kean Seeks Study on Why N.J. gram should not be viewed as simply another layer of regulation on prop- Mountainside Restoration erty owners, but a powerful tool that HS Grads Attend Colleges Out of State a community can use together to protect the unique places that tell the Comm. to Hold Estate Sale TRENTON – Legislation by Sen- Mr. Kean noted that there are many of-state institutions; and some just story of their town and provide char- age of sales will go directly to the ate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr. anecdotal reasons that people cite to want to get out of New Jersey. acter, according to a WHPC press MOUNTAINSIDE – The (R-21st, Westfield) to study why so explain the out-migration, including: Mountainside Restoration Mountainside Restoration Committee, “There are many potential reasons release. many New Jersey high school gradu- New Jersey’s high school gradu- This presentation will be of in- Committee’s MRC Estate Sales divi- Inc. which is a 501(c)3 charity. that our college-bound students leave The Mountainside Restoration ates choose to attend college in other ates are highly recruited as they are New Jersey, but there’s never been a terest to architects, historic home sion will conduct an estate sale to raise states has been approved by the Sen- better prepared by our public schools funds for the maintenance and restora- Committee, also known as the systematic analysis that adequately owners, realtors, downtown build- ate Higher Education Committee. than students from other states; col- ing owners, town planners, mem- tion of the historic Deacon Andrew Mountainside Historic Committee, is examines the issue,” said Mr. Kean. a committee of volunteers whose pur- “No other state sends more of its leges seek students from high-income “If we don’t fully understand the prob- bers of local government boards Hetfield House and the Levi Cory high school graduates to out-of-state New Jersey families who can afford House. The estate sale will be held on pose is to restore and maintain the lem, we can’t effectively address it. and commissions, and anyone who colleges than New Jersey,” said Mr. and are willing to pay higher out-of- has an interest in preserving the Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19, Deacon Andrew Hetfield House and After investing so much to educate the Levi Cory House and collect and Kean, a member of the Higher Educa- state tuition rates, benefiting their our next generation, it would be a real character of their town. Questions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 296 Meet- tion Committee. “Once they leave, budgets; a desired major is not of- inghouse Lane in Mountainside. save historic information and items boost to have more of our talented will be welcome. from destruction. many never return to New Jersey to fered at a New Jersey school, or the graduates plant roots at home in the For additional information, contact This estate sale is full of mid-cen- help build our workforce, support their program is not as good as those at out- [email protected]. tury furniture including a large three- For more information on MRC Es- Garden State.” tate Sales, Mountainside Historic families, or contribute to our commu- door wardrobe, mirrored bar, night nities. This brain drain really hurts stand, side table and coffee table; Committee events or to donate funds, First Lady Tammy Murphy to Speak e-mail [email protected], New Jersey, and it’s something we deco glassware; 1930’s dining room must understand better if we are to set, bedroom set, chandelier and deco call (908) 789-9420 or go to mountainsidehistory.org. counter it successfully.” arm chairs; 1940s glassware; indus- An analysis by The Washington At Women Mean Business Breakfast trial chair; painted bookshelf; an Ar- Post of data from the National Center KENILWORTH – The Union Ms. Murphy previously worked indicate their interest in participating cher piano; walnut kitchen set (1900); Deadline Nearing for for Education Statistics shows New County Board of Chosen Freeholders in finance in the United States and in an interactive golf clinic following roll top desk, and numerous other Jersey’s export of 31,510 graduates invites all women who own or manage Europe. A graduate of the Univer- the event. The clinic is designed to household items. All items are priced Mail-In Ballots in 2008 was the most in the nation. a business or nonprofit organization in sity of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts, enable more women to engage with to sell. To view photos, go to COUNTY — The last day to apply That is nearly double the loss of the Union County to attend the Freeholder English and Communications, the social and networking opportuni- mountainsidehistory.org. by mail for a Mail-In Ballot for the next highest state, Texas, of 17,716 Board’s sixth annual Union County 1987), she currently sits on the ties that take place on the golf course. MRC Estate Sales are conducted by Tuesday, June 5 Primary Election is students. Women Mean Business skill-building university’s Board of Visitors. She Pre-registration for the clinic is re- volunteer antiques experts and estate Tuesday, May 29. The last day to Mr. Kean’s legislation, S-518, di- seminar and networking event on also serves as secretary and charter quired and a separate fee of $20 ap- sale professionals with 30 years of apply in person for a Mail-In Ballot is rects the New Jersey Secretary of Wednesday, May 23, at the Clubhouse member of The Climate Reality Ac- plies. estate sale experience. All commis- Monday, June 4, before 3 p.m., in the Higher Education, in consultation at Union County’s Galloping Hill Golf tion Fund, an organization founded sions benefit the Mountainside Resto- County Clerk’s Offices in Elizabeth with the state’s Commissioner of Edu- Course in Kenilworth. by former Vice-President Al Gore. Campaign Letters ration Committee. 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PASPA (Professional “The legalization of sports gambling tire federal law, rightfully giving states and Amateur Sports Protection Act) requires an important policy choice, the freedom to act on their own. Gar- was clearly unconstitutional, and the but the choice is not ours to make,” den State voters decided overwhelm- ban on sports betting has now right- Justice Samuel Alito said in the opinion ingly to permit this type of gaming in fully been rejected by the Court. I have of the court, according to nj.com. “Con- a voter referendum. I am sure that the long believed that New Jersey should gress can regulate sports gambling di- State Legislature will act quickly to have the opportunity to proceed with rectly, but if it elects not to do so, each implement sports betting. I commend sports betting...It is time for Congress state is free to act on its own.” former Governor Christie for suc- to move the GAME (The Gaming Gov. Phil Murphy, who replaced cessfully litigating this issue.” Accountability and Modernization former Governor Chris Christie as the Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Enhancement) Act forward to ensure lead plaintiff when he became gover- Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) applauded the that consumer protections are in place nor in January, welcomed the ruling. “I United States Supreme Court for strik- in any state that decides to implement CASA DAY...Cranford Mayor Thomas H. Hannen, Jr. and the Cranford Township Committee declared last Friday, May am thrilled to see the Supreme Court ing down a federal law that had pro- sports betting.” The legislation, spon- 11, as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Union County Day. Among those gathered to support Cranford’s CASA finally side with New Jersey and strike hibited most states, including New sored by Mr. Pallone, would repeal the Day proclamation were, from left to right, Executive Director Marla Higginbotham, board member Adam Rothenberg, down the arbitrary ban on sports bet- Jersey, from moving forward with ef- federal prohibition on sports betting Cranford advocates Laura La Fronz, Sherry Williams and Deana Washburn, Board President Jennifer Mutch, Cranford ting imposed by Congress decades forts to offer legalized sports betting. and allow states to legalize online gam- advocate Julie Exarhakos, Board Vice-President Ron Silver, Development Manager Phyllis Dunlop and Board Treasurer ago,” Mr. Murphy said. “Today’s vic- “The Supreme Court’s decision is bling instituted through PASPA. and advocate John Caravello. tory would not have been possible recognition that the federal govern- without the incredible bipartisan ef- ment shouldn’t be in the business of Next Mobile Shredder We urge Mayor Brindle, Ward 2 Council Members fort from so many in our state, particu- helping one state to maintain a mo- larly former Governor (Chris) Christie nopoly on sports wagering,” Mr. Kean Event on May 19 Dardia and Neylan to Oppose ‘The Rink’ and former State Senator (Ray) said. “Now that the federal prohibi- COUNTY – The Union County Lesniak. I look forward to working tion on sports wagering has been Board of Chosen Freeholders has an- We write to express our vehement long baseball season. While we all should undertake anyway). In ex- with the Legislature to enact a law struck down, New Jersey businesses nounced that the next free mobile pa- opposition to the proposed NHL-sized were aware of these features when we change, the town is giving away this authorizing and regulating sports bet- will have the opportunity to compete per-shredding event for personal docu- hockey rink at Gumbert Park. We all moved into the neighborhood, we valuable public parkland to a private ting in the very near future.” on a level playing field.” ments will take place this Saturday, live in the Gumbert Park neighbor- never envisioned that a for-profit busi- for-profit business for free, with no Gov. Christie called the ruling, “A New Jersey residents overwhelm- May 19, at the Nokia campus at 600 hood, and are deeply concerned that ness of this magnitude would be rent being charged. great day for the rights of states and ingly approved a constitutional amend- Mountain Avenue, New Providence. this proposal will have a tremendous added. The hockey rink proposal, if This is a seriously misguided pre- their people to make their own deci- ment in 2011 to allow for the establish- The event runs from 9 a.m. to ap- negative impact on the enacted, means that the neighborhood cedent, and of dubious legality. All in sions. New Jersey citizens wanted sports ment of legalized sports betting in the proximately 1 p.m., rain or shine. The neighborhood’s quality of life, with will never be afforded the relative all, a terrible deal for our neighbor- gambling and the federal government state. In October of 2014, the New shredding event will end before 1 p.m. very little (if any) benefit to the neigh- quiet (however brief) that other neigh- hood and Westfield. had no right to tell them no. The Su- Jersey Legislature approved and Gov- if the shredding trucks reach capacity. borhood or the town. borhoods take for granted. We urge Mayor Shelley Brindle, preme Court agrees with us today. I am ernor Christie signed the Sports Wager- All Union County residents are eli- The proposal calls for an 85-by- While some have said that the rink Ward 2 Council members Mike proud to have fought for the rights of ing Act of 2014 to allow wagering on gible to use the paper-shredding ser- 200-foot hockey rink, covered by a will cost the town nothing, the truth is Dardia and Jo Ann Neylan, and the the people of New Jersey.” certain professional, collegiate, or ama- vice. There is a limit of four, 10-pound 40-foot-tall tent to be erected on the that there is a heavy cost, and it will be rest of the town council to vote NO to Congressman Leonard Lance (R- teur sport contests or athletic events. bags or boxes per person. Bringing basketball courts and adjacent picnic entirely borne by our neighborhood. this proposal and Block the Rink. 7th, Westfield) also praised the Su- “Now that it’s clear that New material in paper bags is preferred. area from October through March, The extreme hours of operation Documents should be unbound and Andrew and Heather Stillufsen preme Court for striking down the Jersey’s law is legal, I fully expect and open to teams throughout Union (which we understand are necessary Colleen and William Meacock federal ban. “New Jersey won today sports wagering facilities to open binders, paper clips and other hard- County. The rink will operate seven to make the rink profitable for the Brent and Shana Wollack before the Supreme Court. A sweet- quickly,” Sen. Kean added. “This new ware should be removed. Paper that is days a week, from 3 to 9 p.m. on owners) means that our neighborhood Dena and Shaun Murphy heart deal worked out three decades opportunity will give our casinos and wet or damp will not be accepted. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Satur- will be disturbed by lights and sounds Jennifer and Matt Maranz day, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays; when currently there are none, begin- Westfield a total of 55 hours per week, with 25 ning before dawn and ending late at hours on the weekend! The rink and night both during the week and on the Grant Awarded for tent will be lit from within; in fact, the weekends. For some of us, this facil- tent will stay lit for another 30 min- ity is practically in our front or back SP-F Commun. Garden utes after closing for cleanup and ice yards, meaning that when we come COUNTY – The Union County re-surfacing. In addition, there will home from work, we will be deprived Freeholders have awarded grantsto be an ice chiller (which will run 24/ of the restful comfort of our home as 27 garden projects in nine munici- 7), a 20- by 50-foot tent for a chang- we contend with the rink’s lights, palities through the Union County ing area, a storage area for a Zamboni, noise, and visual presence. Being the Means Green Community Garden a construction trailer for an office, as winter, with less foliage and daylight, Grants program. well as four portable bathrooms. The the lights and sounds from the rink The 2018 program awarded three entire facility will be surrounded by a will only be even more disruptive. In types of grants: pre-budgeted fence, with 24/7 security lighting. This addition, the abysmal parking situa- $1,250 all-in-one grants for starting isn’t just a nice ice rink for the com- tion at Gumbert will be exacerbated, new gardens, $500 block grants for munity to skate on, but instead a full- with no respite for the neighborhood expanding or improving gardens, fledged business operation. from traffic and clogged streets (in- including the purchase of equip- The rink will be in full operation cluding team buses). ment and supplies, and $3,000 pre- during Gumbert Park’s “quiet time,” Against all of these costs, the ben- budgeted grants for hydroponic gar- during the winter when the park isn’t efit to our neighborhood, and the town, dens. Among the awardees is the being used for baseball. We currently will be minimal, consisting of a few Scotch Plains-Fanwood Community contend with the noise and traffic hours of “community skating” and Garden, Scotch Plains/Frazee from ShopRite, the train, traffic on vague promises to make improve- House ($500 materials and sup- Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR...Union County Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados and Local Advisory Committee on North Avenue, and the eight-month- ments to the park (which the town plies). Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) Chairwoman Carol Berger congratulate the 2018 Union County Municipal Alliance Volunteers of the Year at the LACADA annual volunteer recognition dinner in Union. The Municipal Alliance Volunteers of the Year are: Detective Brian Soos of Clark, Brad Young of Cranford (not pictured), Darlene Lipsett of Garwood, Ashley Wyat of Hillside, Darlene Candarella of Kenilworth, Rebecca Kerins-Tattoli of Linden, Nora Murphy of New Providence (not pictured), Officer Mylis Harrison of Plainfield, Ashley Paulino of Roselle Park, Kelly Robertson of Scotch Plains- Fanwood and Lorre Korecky of Westfield. Memorial Day Concert ACCIDENTS & ³$7ULEXWHWR)DOOHQ+HURHV´ PERSONAL The Westfield Community Band INJURY LAW CALL JON BRAMNICK Certified Civil Trial Lawyer 908-322-7000 Sunday ± May 27, 2018 Jon M. Bramnick, Esq. Gavin Handwerker, Esq. John C. Rodriguez, Esq. Brian J. Trembley, Esq. Gary J. Grabas, Esq. Kelly A. Lynch, Esq. 6:30 PM Jonathan P. Arnold, Esq. Susan E. Kinsella, Esq. Patrick J. Mangan, Esq. Brent A. Bramnick, Esq. Jose Vilarino, Esq. Michael Noriega, Esq. Northside Lawn Richard M. Brockway, Esq. Cristina Carreno, Esq. Carl A. Salisbury, Esq. Robert C. Rowbotham, II., Esq. Fanwood Train Station Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC 1827 East Second Street Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Bring Lawn Chairs www.jonbramnick.com Page 4 Thursday, May 17, 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 As Proposed, Rink Fails At All Levels DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: To Add Any Value To Westfield Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce The addition of a seasonal rink in insult and not nearly enough time to with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Westfield has the potential to be a enjoy the atmosphere. rect. The others are made up. Are you huge asset to the Westfield commu- I’m guessing the economics don’t sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West nity. However, dedicating only four work for USA when they have to If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 of the 55 hours of operation to the allow the community to use the facil- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Westfield community for public skat- ity. As a parent of a former hockey Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If ing should render this project a pri- player who spent hours at the rink, I you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at vate business focused on profit and have tremendous respect for the free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 clearly not a reasonable use of public Andersons and how they run USA All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. space. It’s an insult to consider this an and their programs. As proposed, it’s come from the board game Diction asset to the community unless the an extension of their business and Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman community has the opportunity to use fails at all levels to add any value to Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER the facility at reasonable times for Westfield. 1. Tamanoir – The three-toed anteater Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo daily afternoon and evening skating, 2. Winnock – A window COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Michael Lezynski 3. Wether – A castrated ram especially on weekends. “1” hour Westfield 4. Talion – Punishment that exacts a Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly public skating times would also be an EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS penalty just like the crime PUCERON SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe In Support of The Gumbert Park 1. Covered with a hairy substance or wool One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 Ice Skating Rink Proposal 2. A gum resin which oozes from the Indian hemp On behalf of the Westfield Hockey one season trial with no long-term 3. Second-class; something of lesser Club (“WHC”), we fully support the commitment if it is not a success for value Saluting Our Hometown Heroes temporary ice rink proposal currently the Town. 4. Plant louse being considered by the Town Coun- As a local club with over 300 JUGAL cil. This proposal will benefit the Westfield hockey players, we recog- 1. Snarly; tangled broader Westfield community and nize that a major limitation and hard- 2. Idle babble or chat During National EMS Week make the sport more accessible for all ship for youth hockey players in this 3. The cheekbone hockey players. area is the shortage of ice rinks. As a 4. Boisterous; noisy This Sunday through next Friday, May 20 to 26, is teering on the same squad. PUERILISM National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, Yet today, many EMS units are facing serious The rink will provide a gathering result, practices and games are often 1. Childishness an annual observance presented by the American challenges. One such challenge is maintaining suf- place for the Westfield community a considerable distance away, and 2. An irritation; annoyance College of Emergency Physicians in partnership ficient membership to provide coverage for the during the winter when there are lim- there are real limits on the kids’ prac- 3. Acting indiscreetly; carelessly ited outdoor activities for kids and tice time. At the Town Council meet- 4. Very small amount; a pinch with the National Association of EMTs. It is an communities they serve, especially during daytime families. There will be public skating ing on May 8, high school student JORUM opportunity for all of us to salute and express our shifts. With most households requiring a two-couple sessions, opportunities for school and athletes (boys and girls) spoke about 1. Discontent appreciation to our local first aid squads, who faith- income, plus childcare and/or eldercare and other community fundraising events, learn- the fact that hockey practice opportu- 2. A large bowl or vessel for drinking fully answer calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, responsibilities, many people have scant time left to-skate programs, holiday events, nities are limited, transportation is a 3. Soreness in the eyes learn-to-play hockey programs, and challenge for them and their parents, 4. A boat hoist used for raising and often under the most dire of circumstances. for volunteer activities. Financial solvency is an- lowering smaller boats EMS units within our immediate area have served other serious issue for squads, which often rely family hockey. and their studies are affected as a several generations of residents and visitors, with some exclusively on donations to maintain their opera- The proposed rink’s location — result. These challenges are in fact marking milestone anniversaries in 2018. The tions, including ambulances, clothing and medical the Gumbert Park basketball courts faced by Westfield youth hockey play- Letters to Mountainside Rescue Squad is celebrating its 80th equipment and training. — is an underutilized, already exist- ers of all ages (and their families). ing space with sufficient parking fa- We feel this proposal will help all the Editor year of service this year; the Fanwood Rescue Squad its EMS members frequently are ordinary people cilities to support the rink and will Westfield hockey players, but also 70th, and the Cranford First Aid Squad its 65th. Other who are suddenly called into extraordinary situa- require no upfront investment to pre- provide wonderful opportunities to I Totally Support Our squads either recently achieved or are soon to attain tions, responding to illness or injury, natural or pare the space. The public-private the broader community. We hope that such distinctions. The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad has human-caused disasters, from small-scale incidents partnership with a local rink operator the Town Council considers the broad Current Mayor, been active for 81 years, while the Garwood First Aid to catastrophic events. Inclement weather can pose means that the costs of setup, mainte- community benefits of this seasonal Charles Lombardo Squad will reach its 80th anniversary next year. additional hurdles for emergency responders deal- nance and the management of the rink and seizes upon this unique op- A lot of people call me the “Voice Equally distinguished for their longevity are the ing with already difficult situations, as was the case facility, will not be borne by the Town portunity for the Town of Westfield. of Garwood” because I usually have Westfield Rescue Squad, with 67 years of service, as during the series of nor’easters this past winter. or the taxpayers. The private operator The Westfield Hockey Club Board of a lot to say. Those who know me well as the Clark and Berkeley Heights squads, In acknowledgement of National EMS Week, but has also proposed to make improve- Directors know I only say things that I mean and which marked their 75th anniversaries in 2016 and also in perpetual gratitude, we salute all the men and ments to the area like sidewalks and Eric Snyder, Chris Forno, David that are truthful. I totally support our 2017, respectively. women who serve as emergency responders. They new picnic tables. The proposal is a Strauss, John McDevitt current mayor, Charles Lombardo, These units are not only impressive in their lengths are indeed “hometown heroes,” and we hope all A Garwood Government Record of and his running mates, Jennyfer and of service, but because all are staffed by volunteers, individuals with the ability to do so will consider Vincent, because I believe in them, some of whom have been squad members for de- joining their ranks. We also congratulate our local Too Little, Too Late and they are truthful. I would appre- cades. For some, squad service has become a family squads on their anniversaries and wish all of them a ciate the people of Garwood coming As a registered Democrat and some- Lombardo read a prepared statement together to re-elect Mayor Lombardo tradition, with several members of one family volun- prosperous future. one who is observing the race be- at the last Council meeting accusing and his team so that they can continue tween Mayor Charles Lombardo and residents of creating “doomsday sce- the work he started, bringing this town Councilwoman Sara Todisco, I have narios” because they raised questions forward. Many Questions Remain On to say – too little, too late. Lombardo’s about the environmental cleanup at America is a great country. You can team promotes him as a “behind the the Casale/Petro properties. Then, I speak your mind and give your opin- scenes” Mayor as written by his run- read last week’s Leader to see his ions. When you have lived as long as ning mate Jennyfer Guerrero as re- running mate, Vincent Kearney, use I have, you see a lot of changes around Proposed Temporary Ice Rink cently as her latest letter to the editor the same “doomsday” term to de- you, and most are for the better. Mayor Many questions still remain on a proposal by the facility will cause additional significant traffic back- I saw online. However, what has he scribe another matter in his letter. Lombardo was a Garwood Council- man for 21 years before he became owner of Union Sports Arena on Route 22 to construct ups on North Avenue and cause traffic to cut through really done in the past 3 1/2 years? I There’s something wrong when that don’t hear them sharing much of his is their campaign buzzword. Mayor, and he has served under many a temporary ice rink over the existing basketball side streets. record, other than revitalizing the I will be proudly voting for Sara Mayors, both Democrat and Repub- courts at Gumbert Park here in Westfield. The rink At last week’s town council meeting, Mayor Brindle Historical Committee, which by the Todisco, Michael Ince, and Sean lican, under many difficult circum- would operate from November 1 to March 1. Neigh- stated that her belief is the rink would enable the town way, he made Councilwoman Todisco Benoit on Column D on June 5 for stances. His experience and dedica- bors of the park, in our view, are rightfully concerned to benefit from an “existing underutilized asset,” the first ever liaison of after they won many reasons. They are not limited to tion to our town over the years speak for itself. He has lived in Garwood for over aspects ranging from the noise from chillers that providing “a recreation facility to the community at together back in the 2014 election. the following, but here are some I I noticed he joined Facebook the would like to share. First of all, more than 40 years and he has always keep the ice cold to additional traffic this facility almost no cost to taxpayers,” and supposedly Ken day after the “Democrats for “doomsday” isn’t in the message of taken a serious interest in its growth would generate. Anderson, the owner of Union Sports Arena, said he Garwood” slate of Todisco, Ince, and the Todisco-Ince-Benoit team because and progress. When residents bought their homes near Gumbert will pay all the related costs. Will there be any costs Benoit was announced back in March. they have optimism about the future When Mayor Lombardo says he they knew that this park was heavily used for baseball to Westfield and/or town residents? Will Mr. Ander- I also noticed he joined the Mayors and do not believe in dismissing or will do something, he does it. When you call him, he will get back to you games, soccer, basketball, as well as tennis and hand- son be paying rent to Westfield for use of the park? Against Illegal Guns advocacy group diminishing resident questions and after a contested primary became concerns. Also, I do not want a “be- with an answer or direct you to the ball. They likely, however, did not envision ice hockey Will the town require the rink owner to provide clear, even though the organization hind the scenes” Mayor as Garwood people who can answer your specific being played there, and during the winter months and liability insurance in the event there are any pedestri- was started in 2006. Only days ago, faces major redevelopment and will question. Much of what he does is nights as the temporary rink would operate from 3:15 ans, players, or any person injured during the rink’s he had the Garwood Police Depart- very likely face new challenges in the behind the scenes, and some people p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on hours of operations? ment post a letter from him to resi- next four years. I want a Mayor with think nothing is being done, but that is very far from the truth. He doesn’t weekends, and be lighted at night. The owner has said Mayor Brindle has said the facility is underutilized. dents about the remediation and demo- the determination and the ability to lition work at South Avenue on their get things done and stay on top of and look for the glory, the headlines or to he needs to be in operation 50 hours a week in order Why does she feel this way? Also, would placing an Facebook Page. However, he wasn’t ahead of the issues. That person is get his name in print. He just goes to make the rink profitable. Mayor Shelley Brindle ice hockey rink over the basketball courts have the visible on social media or elsewhere Sara Todisco. I see Sara at nearly about his duties as mayor, always said the rink would be used as a practice facility for potential to deteriorate the asphalt courts? And if that when half of the homes in Garwood every community event, follow her with the residents’ best interests in Westfield High School’s ice hockey teams and local were to occur, would Union Sports Arena be liable to lost power during a bad snowstorm on Facebook for frequent updates mind, because that is how he is. He is quiet, mature, and determined. hockey club teams. Will the Westfield Board of Edu- pay to re-surface the basketball courts? this winter, including when some about the town, and watch her pro- homes on Center Street lost power for vide valuable insights at Council Garwood always comes first with him, cation be brought into these discussions, as they have Also, noise levels of the chiller are to be at 70 to 90 almost a week. meetings. and it always will. jurisdiction over the high-school sports programs? decibels, which is as loud as a freight train 49 feet It looks to me, that he too, recog- I hope others will join me in voting On June 5, I am respectfully asking Gumbert Park is located near the Garwood border away? Will the chiller be running 24 hour a day? How nizes “behind the scenes” is not good Column D on June 5. that you join me in voting to re-elect Mayor Charles Lombardo and his on South Chestnut Street and North Avenue across will the continuous noise levels affect neighbors and enough. Jonathan O’Hea Additionally, I watched Mayor Garwood Resident team on Column B, so that he can from the ShopRite, an area that is already a traffic park users? continue the progress that was started nightmare. The town has stated it will institute a We suggest that other less intense locations like Sid I Recommend Sean Benoit under his leadership. regular police patrol presence to enhance security. Fay/Houlihan or Tamaques Park be considered as Rosemary Snow Will the extra police be needed to direct traffic or alternatives for the rink as increasing activities at For Garwood Town Council Garwood patrol the area and, if so, will that cost fall on Westfield Gumbert, in our view, would only exacerbate existing I write to strongly recommend that he does for his clients. Sean develops ODDS, SPORTS BETS taxpayers or Union Sports Arena? Our fear is this traffic and parking problems. Garwood elect Sean Benoit to Town excellent rapport with clients and with Council. I am a practicing attorney other attorneys. He listens to his ad- ROB US ALL. and a colleague of Sean’s at a non- versaries and they respect his reason- profit organization where we advo- ableness. I know that Sean will work cate for people with disabilities. It tirelessly on behalf of his town’s resi- has been my pleasure to work with dents, listen to all residents’ points of Sean on cases where he successfully view, and support town government fought to secure educational oppor- like how he advocates for clients: tunities for children with disabilities with an inquisitive and measured ap- who were incarcerated in New proach. Jersey’s juvenile justice system. I have witnessed firsthand Sean’s Sean’s professional accomplish- passionate advocacy on behalf of ments suggest he will achieve simi- people with disabilities, and his skill larly excellent results for his town as and knowledge as a first-rate attor- ney. To vote for Sean is to recognize Union County Freeholders Elizabeth, New Jersey that all residents of Garwood would (908) 527-4200 benefit from his considerate profes- Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] sionalism. Sergio Granados, chair August Lincoln Pozgay [email protected] West Windsor, NJ 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. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 17, 2018 Page 5 In This World, When One Mistake This Time And Space I Talk About My Improving Communication Between May Be One Too Many Passion For Doing The Right Thing Garwood’s Government And Its How can we continue to trust our cal, biological, or nuclear weapons or To my fellow Garwood residents: I This passion carries over into any- lives and fortunes to people claiming any program to create them. am running for the Borough Council, thing else I do, from helping friends Residents Is A Critical Step to know what they are doing when they President Obama on September 14, because being of service to those to family events and of course includ- We believe in empowering citizens. Sara asked the Mayor when a town do not know what they are doing? 2013 welcomed the Russo-American around me is in my blood. Both liter- ing my first run for public office. One Information should be regularly hall meeting would be held by Russo President Hoover, inaugural ad- protocol to eliminate Syrian chemi- ally, in the case of my parents, and of my favorite things about working shared with the public, and elected Development. When he responded dress, March 4,1929, “The larger cal weapons that followed a Syrian figuratively with my desire to do in law enforcement is all the wonder- officials need to be responsive to resi- that he expected it to be July or Au- purpose of our economic thought government chemical weapons attack what’s right. My late father was a ful people I have been able to meet dents’ questions and concerns. We gust, Sara stressed the importance of should be to establish more firmly in Damascus on August 21, 2013. But police officer, known in his day for and help over the years. This is some- stand for creating an open and inclu- the meeting and requested it be held stability and security of business and chemical attacks have continued! doing things the right way and pass- thing I also see happening now as I sive process for appointments to town sooner. At the May 8 Council meet- employment and thereby remove pov- President Obama repeatedly de- ing this knowledge down to new of- walk door to door in our neighbor- committees as well as initiating a ing, a town hall was scheduled for erty still further from our borders.” clared about the Patient Protection ficers coming onto the job. Most hoods and meet people around town “Citizens’ Advisory Panel” made up May 30 and Sara suggested the town But the Great Depression was right and Affordable Care Act, “If you like people around Garwood know my with my running mates. There are of citizens, not politicians, to help the send a flyer announcing the meeting around the corner. your health care plan you can keep mother, who has been a tireless advo- many more people to help and much Council make capital decisions, like to inform all the citizens and the rest FDR, accepting the 1932 Democratic it.” But millions of Americans have cate for many things in her life, for the good left to do. roads and equipment. of Council agreed. That’s leadership. nomination for president, “I pledge lost their health care plans. businesses in town, but most of all for I will bring my knowledge, experi- Simply saying, “residents should With the upcoming town-wide re- myself to a new deal for the American There are mistakes and there are me. These personal examples have ence and ideas to our Council. I will attend public meetings” is not enough. valuation, it is imperative that accu- people” to end the Great Depression. mistakes. No real harm was done to guided me throughout my life, pro- also bring the same passion I have in Our approach to communication is rate information is disseminated ef- But unemployment remained high until anyone because that famous tower in viding the inspiration for me to be all other aspects of my life to the multifaceted. While public meetings fectively. Sara demonstrated proac- the Second World War. Pisa was built on unstable soil. who I am today. I now can do what my concept of moving “Garwood For- and the Borough website are a good tive leadership by inviting the tax British Prime Minister Neville Indeed some mistakes turn out well! father did by working with new offic- ward.” I am willing and able to make start, they are far from the end. As the assessor to speak at public meet- Chamberlain, September 30,1938, Alexander Fleming discovered peni- ers to help teach the next generation difficult decisions while taking own- only local representative with admin- ings about this topic beginning back declared that the Munich Agreement cillin in a contaminated Petri dish. how to wear a shield with integrity ership of both my ideas and my mis- istrative power, a Mayor should be in 2013. Since Garwood has now would mean “peace in our time.” But John and Will Kellogg invented corn and pride. takes. I will be an honest advocate for active in ensuring website updates been mandated by the State to con- the Second World War began less flakes when they rolled some stale I am first and foremost a father and our residents, even if that means oc- are timely and thorough. Social me- duct a revaluation of all properties, than a year later. wheat through rollers. Chemist a husband. There is no bigger role to casionally telling someone something dia needs to be embraced as a means it’s important our town has a leader President Truman’s strategy pro- Constantin Fahlberg discovered Sac- fill than parenthood, and I hope to they don’t want to hear. for delivering information. We sup- who is visible, proactive, and re- duced stalemate, not victory, in Korea. charin by connecting the sweetness on guide and inspire my own sons the I will work to restore civility and port sensible policies and procedures sponsive to residents. The Demo- Defense Secretary Robert his unwashed hands covered with the way my father did for me. My wife have greater transparency on the to manage Garwood Facebook, Twit- cratic-led Council has made sure McNamara in his 1964 Senate testi- anhydroorthosulphaminebenzoic acid Veronica is truly my best friend, my Council, while ensuring Garwood’s ter, and Instagram pages. A Mayor the firm conducting the revaluation mony, “I must say I don’t object its with which he had been working. rock and my support system. Without continued success as an excellent should provide leadership in spear- is responsible for informing the citi- being called McNamara’s War. I think Eleven-year-old-year old Francis Veronica standing alongside me, noth- place to live and raise a family through heading new initiatives like these. zens. Now, we need a Mayor who it a very important war and I am Epperson invented the Popsicle when ing else I do would be possible. my commitment to fiscal responsibil- We recognize that all citizens are will oversee this process and hold pleased to be identified with it and do he left his flavored water drink with After family comes my profession. ity. not on social media, so the town the firm accountable. whatever I can to win it.” But North the mixing stick in it on his back porch I am passionate about what I do, and I am excited, honored and humbled should provide more informational Our town is at a pivotal moment Korea defeated South Korea despite where it froze during the night. French what I have done over my years of for the opportunity to join with Mayor literature to all homes, so that the and we are dedicated to making sure the enormous loss of American lives scientist Eduard Benedictus discov- service in law enforcement. Instead Charles Lombardo and Jennyfer residents know what is going on, Garwood comes out on top. Please and the vast expenditure of other na- ered safety glass when the glass flask of listing off various things I have Guerrero. We are your real Garwood especially on major topics like rede- vote Column D for our “Democrats tional treasure! containing cellulose nitrate a liquid done in my career, I invite everyone Democrats, with the right priorities velopment. It’s necessary to have a for Garwood” team on June 5 so that President George W. Bush in the plastic he had accidentally dropped to visit our campaign team’s website and the perfect mixture of passion, leader that ensures entities, like the we can work together to improve com- Azores, March 16, 2003, “The dicta- did not shatter. at www.garwoodforward.com, where commitment and experience to bring utility companies, provide informa- munication and create a stronger tor of Iraq and his weapons of mass But mistakes about domestic policy my resume may be found. I would this town into the next phase of its tion to homes affected by their work. Garwood. destruction are a threat to the security cannot be tolerated, nor can mistakes rather take this time and space to talk existence. I ask my fellow Democrats More direct outreach to the public Councilwoman Sara Todisco, of free nations.” But the Central In- about war in the thermonuclear age about my passion for doing the right to join our team, and vote for Column about upcoming road work with Candidate for Mayor telligence Agency’s Iraq Survey when one mistake may be one too thing, which led me to be a police B on June 5. project details and timelines would Michael Ince, Candidate for Council Group later concluded after an ex- many! officer and continues to drive me Vincent Kearney also be beneficial. Sean Benoit, Candidate for Council haustive 15-month investigation that Stephen Schoeman over two decades later to keep doing Regular Democratic Candidate for At the April 24 Council meeting, Saddam Hussein did not have chemi- Westfield the right thing on my job. Garwood Council Councilwoman Todisco Stepped Up To Garwood Candidate Is Afraid To Laughs Aimed at Garwood From Other Help Provide Me With The Direction Speak Out Risking His County Job As a teacher for the past 15 years, make government function more ef- Towns as It Mismanages Development As the saying goes, “give a man He clearly admits to being an of- and a Garwood Councilman for the fectively. On top of that, today’s mayor As Alice said in Wonderland, sibility. enough rope and he will hang him- ficer in the sheriff’s department at last 18 months, I have worked with requires someone who can actively “things get curiouser and curiouser.” I believe that to be a good self”. So goes Garwood council can- Union County. We must assume he various leaders. When I first started communicate with the public about Nowhere is that observation more Councilperson you need a good moral didate Vincent Kearney when you took an oath of office and swore on teaching, my principal delegated all safety concerns, meetings, and other true than in Garwood, that little patch compass. You need to have the cour- read his letters to The Westfield the bible while recounting the fact responsibilities to the teachers, which important issues. Councilwoman of ground that likes to call itself the age of your convictions. At our level Leader. that he is to uphold the laws of this created a culture of independence Todisco is persistent in fully disclos- small town with the big heart. I’m in politics it comes down to knowing I already pointed out to him that state and nation. and flexibility. Unfortunately, it also ing information whether it be through sure the Mad Hatter would agree that the right thing from the wrong thing insulting and attacking residents that So what kind of officer, who swears created a lack of uniformed vision as her tenacious reports during council the only big thing about Garwood for your community. From what I have differing views is not a good on upholding the laws, when con- staff members would feel as if there meetings, Facebook posts, videos, these days are the laughs directed at it know of Vincent over the several years quality in a candidate. He doesn’t fronted by the fact the Freeholders were no clear direction for why pro- fliers, and coordinating and advocat- from other towns who watch it mis- I have known him, he would bring care, but that’s his prerogative. In that are breaking those laws, instead grams or professional development ing for town hall meetings. She has manage and bungle its opportunities these qualities along with his sharp same letter, I pointed out that if he is avoids any confrontation of that vio- were implemented. When a new prin- the boundless energy this town needs to redevelop some of the largest and analytical ability to the office of Coun- not manipulated by the county politi- lation? cipal came, a new style of leadership in its Mayor as we embark on the next most valuable tracts of land in the cilman. Additionally, Vincent is a cal machine then he should stand by The readers can certainly guess the emerged. One in which a shared mis- four years. county. Some members of both par- person who can think for himself out- me and express outrage to the Free- answer that was already posed: One sion and goals were developed under For these reasons, I encourage all ties have turned Garwood redevelop- side of party boundaries because – holders about them hiring a new Union that is manipulated by the county the direction of our principal and a Democratic primary voters to con- ment into a joke. let’s face it – we should all check our County manager based on political political machine and is afraid to speak group of teacher leaders who volun- sider what kind of leader do you want We have two full tickets on the party membership at the door when connections and in express violation out risking his job. teered their time to improve the over- running your town? I hope you will Democratic side chattering away we are talking about local politics. of the county laws and statutes. Just as an aside, I did offer him all climate and success of our stu- join me in pledging your support to about various issues and looking to We all want the same things in our Candidate Kearney’s response was suggestions, that he should let his dents. This type of leader was no the Todisco-Ince-Benoit Team on win primary votes. We have some community and there is no such thing that he was not going to stand by me, handlers write the letters to avoid dictator, but someone who was will- Column D on Tuesday, June 5. Republican candidates who sound like as a Democratic road or a Republican but that I should go talk to other having him shoot himself in the foot. agencies about it. That, I agree, is I even offered myself to vette his ing to articulate a clear path forward, Garwood Councilman they are not sure where the party street light. take feedback from teachers to mold Marc Lazarow (D) platform ends and where fantasy be- Vote for Vincent Kearney in the sound advice and that direction is letters first to help him out. The offer challenging, but realistic goals, and gins. Alice and the Mad Hatter would June 5 primary for councilman. already in place. But here is where he still stands. proves me right again and ends up provide a supportive yet aggressive agree with this newspaper when it Mike Martin Bruce Paterson approach to completing the mission. calls the Garwood election season Former Garwood Councilman with “enough rope”. Garwood This story reminds me of the demo- “the silly season.” cratic primary mayoral race in Legal Advertising So, what do we do? Who do we Garwood. Having worked with both MORE IN BACK SECTION vote for? I think we need to look a Interiors So Lovely, You’ll Want to Stay Home current Mayor Charles Lombardo and little deeper than at just a full ticket of Councilwoman Todisco, both have a PUBLIC NOTICE candidates of either party and the commitment to serving Garwood that party line they espouse. We need to Think “Superior” For: is extremely admirable. Where they TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD look at the individuals themselves differ in this mayoral primary race is CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY who are running and what they stand • Expert Consultation Services the type of leader each of them repre- ORDINANCE NO. 2018-08 for. • Space Planning / Room Layouts sents. 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It was Councilwoman a meeting of the Township Committee of lieve has the foundation for what it Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, ASID allied Todisco who expertly guided Coun- the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on takes to represent our community well May 8, 2018. Phone: 908.232.3875 cil President Blumenstock and me to Patricia Donahue and help provide what we all want for www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com create a Green Team that allowed not Municipal Clerk Garwood: Clean streets, good schools, only the Mayor and council members 1 T - 5/17/18, The Leader Fee: $26.01 safe neighborhoods and fiscal respon- to get involved, but encouraged and tapped into the volunteer spirit of this town. This vision then morphed into creating the volunteer cards for dis- Goods & Services You Need counts at local businesses. 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Tara Rowley, RMC Town Clerk 1 T - 5/17/18, The Leader Fee: $26.01 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call Jeff at 908-232-4407 • email Ad PDF to [email protected] Page 6 Thursday, May 17, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Garden Tour to Take Place SP-F Hist. Soc. to Explore In Mountainside June 9 Revolutionary Era Jersey MOUNTAINSIDE – The The garden is designed to comple- SCOTCH PLAINS — The His- work on “It Happened Here — New Mountainside Restoration ment the clean lines of his contempo- torical Society of Scotch Plains and Jersey,” a weekly series on New Committee’s “Tour of Mountainside’s rary home and features many exotic Fanwood will focus on “New Jersey: Jersey history topics featured on Gardens” will take place on Saturday, cactuses, eight species of yucca trees, Pre and Post Revolution” during its New Jersey public television and June 9. This garden tour is the third monkey puzzle trees and succulents. monthly meeting on Tuesday, May online. Biennial Tour of its kind and will Other garden yards on the tour are 22. Topics such as New Jersey’s role Professor Mercantini’s talk is made showcase six private home gardens specifically themed and will feature in politics, transportation, trade and possible by funding from the New which will be decked out in late- uniquely decorated tablescapes, agriculture on the eve of the revolu- Jersey Council for the Humanities. Spring splendor. raffles, a boutique, special displays tion will be explored. Free and open to all, the meeting starts The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 and refreshments. The program presenter will be at 7:30 p.m. and will take place at p.m. with a special Garden Tour lunch Advance tickets for Mountainside’s Jonathan Mercantini, acting dean Shady Rest of Scotch Hills Country planned at the Publick House restau- Garden Tour are $45 for the tour and of the College of Liberal Arts and Club, located at Plainfield Avenue and rant, which will open only for tour lunch or $30 for the tour only and can associate professor of history at Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. Re- guests from noon to 4 p.m. Garden be purchased online at Kean University, where he has freshments and fellowship will follow fans can start touring in the morning mountainsidehistory.org, or at taught since 2007. He also serves the meeting. and lunch afterward, have lunch first Christoffers Flowers & Gifts, located as co-director of the History Hon- and tour gardens in the afternoon in at 860 Mountain Avenue, ors Program. Professor Mercantini Talk-Tour Set Sunday any order they wish, or tour some Mountainside. Limited tickets also teaches a wide variety of courses, gardens in the morning before lunch will be sold on the day of the tour at TRIPLE TALENTS...These three new members of the board of trustees of Caring among them Colonial and Revolu- On Historic Cemeteries and others after lunch. A rain date of each garden tour location for $35 for Contact look forward to helping the crisis hotline and listening community serve tionary America, Pirates in the At- those in need. All Westfield residents, they are, pictured left to right: Marie ELIZABETH — Area residents Sunday, June 10, is planned. the tour and $15 for lunch. Glassman, Michelle Habayeb and Scott Jeffery. lantic World and the Civil War and are invited to tour one of New One of the manicured gardens on Proceeds from the tour and lunch Reconstruction. Jersey’s oldest burial grounds and the tour is a contemporary South- will be used by the Mountainside Prior to his appointment at Kean, learn the lore of historic cemeteries west-inspired garden. This garden Restoration Committee for restora- Caring Contact Welcomes he taught at the University of Mi- this Sunday, May 20, as the Snyder reflects the homeowner’s love for tion and maintenance of the historic ami and Canisius College. He also Academy presents Save Our Cem- contemporary style and he has col- Deacon Andrew Hetfield and Levi has taught at Princeton University. eteries with Wise Owl Workshops, lected plants from within the United Cory houses. For further informa- Glassman, Habayeb, Jeffery Professor Mercantini earned his from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The Academy is States, and beyond, based on their tion, call (908) 789-9420 or go to Ph.D. in American History from located on the grounds of the his- tolerance for Mountainside’s climate. mountainsidehistory.org. WESTFIELD — Caring Contact created to help women and children Emory University. toric First Presbyterian Church, 42 has announced the addition of in developing countries achieve Professor Mercantini’s résumé also Broad Street, Elizabeth. Marie Glassman, Michelle equality and justice through educa- includes numerous major publica- Lorna and Phil Wooldridge of Habayeb and Scott Jeffery to its tion and healthcare. She has served tions. His most recent, in 2017, is Wise Owl Workshops will weave board of trustees. on numerous educational and so- “The Stamp Act of 1765.” His current stories, music, photography and Ms. Glassman was chief operat- cial service boards as well as being research projects include Make His- more into their talk about cemeter- ing officer of the Hedge Fund Group treasurer of a local political cam- tory at Kean: William Livingston’s ies, and burial grounds photogra- at Deutsche Bank before retiring in paign in 2017, and currently is on World — an exploration of the 18th phy by Leo Osorio will be on dis- 2013. She lives in Westfield with the board of trustees of the Westfield Century Atlantic World, funded by a play. Snyder Academy’s Elliot Dee her husband, Len, and has two sons, Memorial Library. Ms. Habayeb Humanities Initiatives Grant from the will lead a tour of the First Presby- Jared and Drew. Ms. Glassman feels lives in Westfield with her husband, National Endowment for the Humani- terian graveyard, which contains that support for people in need is Elias, and their three children, ties. In 2014 he worked with the New intricately carved gravestones from critical to helping them through dif- Yasmeen, Kika and Farid. She looks Jersey Historical Commission to plan the 18th century. ficult times. “I am grateful that in forward to helping Caring Contact activities for the 350th Anniversary For more information, visit the my role at Caring Contact I can raise funds so it can continue to of New Jersey. Snyder Academy website at contribute to a local organization support those in crisis. He received Emmy Award nomi- snyderacademy.org/2018/03/5-20- which has such a positive impact on Mr. Jeffery is the managing mem- nations from the New York Region 2018-save-our-cemeteries-presen- so many people,” she said. ber at North Surf Business Advisors. and the Mid-Atlantic Region for his tation-and-tour/. Ms. Habayeb is the founding He is a longtime resident of member and treasurer of Moms on a Westfield, where he lives with his Mission (MOM), a Westfield wife, Liz, and has raised his three Miller-Cory Invites Families 501(c)(3) charitable organization children, Alex, Michael and Claire. He has been on the board of the New Brass Ensemble Due Jersey Chapter of the Crohn’s & To Silhouette Craft For Kids Colitis Foundation and the Westfield WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory on the history and art of silhouettes. At St. Michael Church Senior Citizen Housing Corporation. House Museum, located at 614 Moun- Children may make a simple silhou- CRANFORD — The Princeton Mr. Jeffery wants to assist Caring tain Avenue, Westfield, will present ette to take home. Participating Symphonic Brass will present “Moves Contact with fundraising and out- “Silhouette Craft for Children” this youngsters must be able to handle and Movies” on Sunday, June 24, at reach to ensure the availability of Sunday, May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. scissors safely, and parents must re- 3:30 p.m., at St. Michael Church, mental health support and suicide Silhouettes, also known as profile main with children at all times. SOUTHWEST SCENE...A section of a contemporary southwest-style garden is located at 40 Alden Street, Cranford. prevention. “Joining the board of art, reached the height of popularity Sunday’s program will include pictured, featuring cactus, palm trees and succulents. The garden is one of the six “Moves and Movies” will show- Caring Contact will afford me the between the 17th and mid-19th cen- tours of the restored, 1740 farm- private gardens to be featured during the Tour of Mountainside’s Gardens to be case music from the world of dance opportunity to serve alongside other turies. They were the snapshots of house. Members of the cooking com- held on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and film, featuring the music of Louis volunteers committed to creating the day – an instant memento, a mittee will demonstrate the skills Prima, Debussy, Brahms, Henry and sustaining opportunities for lover’s keepsake, or a family record. used in 18th-century open-hearth Mancini, Richard Rogers and John people to help each other, and to Miller-Cory will feature a program cooking, using authentic recipes and Scotch Plains Library Attains Williams, among others. prevent emotional crises,” he said. seasonal foods. Admission is $4 for Tickets are available online at Caring Contact is an award-win- Hearing Soc. Classes those age 13 and older; $3 for ages 3 psbrass.com/tickets at $15 for gen- ning, volunteer-staffed crisis hotline to 12, and free for age 2 and younger. Great American Read Grant eral admission, $10 for senior citi- and listening community. Located To Wrap May 24 The last program of the museum’s SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch will support public programs zens and $5 for youth age 16 and in Westfield, it provides active lis- WESTFIELD — The Hearing season, “Father’s Day Craft for Chil- Plains Public Library will receive a around the series. The Scotch under. They also may be purchased at tening support and best-in-class edu- Society currently is winding down dren and House Tours,” will be held grant from the American Library Plains Public Library was one of the door 30 minutes prior to the event cation to central and northern New its 2017-18 term of speech-read- on Sunday, June 3. Also scheduled Association (ALA) and PBS to host just 50 libraries nationwide to be at $17 for general admission, $12 for Jersey. For more information on vol- ing classes. The final session be- is “Aunt Carrie’s Attic Sale,” the programs around “The Great Ameri- selected. senior citizens and $5 for youth age unteer opportunities, call (908) 301- fore its summer vacation begins museum’s annual fundraiser, on Sat- can Read,” an eight-part television In addition to the grant money, 16 and under. 1899 or visit caringcontact.org. will be held on Thursday, May 24, urday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. series and multi-platform initiative the Scotch Plains Public Library at the First Baptist Church of This event will take place rain or that celebrates the joy of reading will receive a DVD collection of Westfield, located at 170 Elm shine. The public is invited to at- and favorite books. the series with public performance Street. Following the class the tend the event and to donate items “We are excited to bring ‘The rights; a hardcover copy of the com- group will hold its Annual Meeting such as housewares, books (exclud- Great American Read’ to Scotch panion book, “The Great Ameri- and Luncheon. Members interested ing textbooks), linens, toys, bric-a- Plains,” said Michelle Willis, li- can Read: The Book of Books” by in attending should call Lorraine brac or small furniture pieces for brary director. “This grant from PBS (Black Dog & Leventhal, Au- Galluzi at (974) 467-4038 by this the sale. The museum is not accept- ALA and PBS will bolster our op- gust 21, 2018), and other resources. Saturday, May 19, to make their ing clothing or electronics. Inter- portunities to engage with the book The library also will have the reservations. ested persons may call in advance lovers in our community, both in opportunity to host “sneak peek” The Hearing Society is a not-for- to arrange a drop-off now through the library and out at township screenings of the series premiere profit organization that supports Thursday, May 24. events this summer and fall.” and five theme episodes before they people experiencing the problems For more information, call the mu- More than 220 public libraries broadcast to the public. associated with hearing loss, pro- seum office weekday mornings at (908) applied for the $2,000 grants, which Premiering May 22, “The Great viding strategies for coping with 232-1776. The museum’s e-mail ad- American Read” will engage audi- that loss and techniques for im- dress is NAMI to Feature ences with a list of 100 diverse proving communication. Informa- [email protected], and books, encouraging audiences to tion on the resumption of classes in its website is millercoryhouse.org. Talk on Psychiatry read the books, vote from the list September will be announced in Details on all programs also may be SCOTCH PLAINS — NAMI Union of 100, and share their personal late August. found on the museum’s Facebook page. County/National Alliance on Mental connections to the titles. Illness invites the public to hear Dr. The two-hour launch episode will Rahul Malhotra speak on “Why Psy- kick off a summer of reading and IN SESSION chiatry is a Branch of Medicine.” voting. In fall 2018, seven new YOUTH VOICES...The Optimist Club of Westfield honored the 10 finalists in its His talk will take place at the group’s episodes will air, featuring appear- 15th annual Oratorical Contest, pictured, representing Edison and Roosevelt Are You, Significant Other Tuesday, May 22 meeting, beginning ances by celebrities, athletes, ex- Intermediate Schools. at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at RWJ perts, authors and everyday Ameri- Rahway Fitness and Wellness Center, cans advocating for their favorite In Healthy Relationship? located at 2120 Lamberts Mill Road, book, culminating with a finale that Scotch Plains. reveals America’s best-loved novel Nyah Wysokowski Wins By Carol Pedro, Exec. Dir. Dr. Malhotra is a member of the as chosen by the American public. Youth & Family Counseling Service American Board of Psychiatry and The library will host a kickoff Optimist Oratorical Contest Neurology and in private practice with celebration on Thursday, May 24, How is your relationship with Believing abuse is normal – Partners in Psychiatry, LLP in Sum- at 7 p.m. Attendees can discuss WESTFIELD — The Optimist Club Echo Lake Country Club. Irv Brand, your “significant other” — spouse, Abuse may have been common in mit. He will discuss the role that a their initial thoughts about “The of Westfield recently chose Nyah director of the contest, presented each boyfriend, girlfriend, etc? If asked your family of origin. psychiatrist has in applying the tradi- Great American Read” series and Wysokowski as the winner of the club’s of the winners with a cash award. to rate the relationship on a scale Low self-esteem – Believing tional medical model, used to diag- the list of 100 books. Light re- 15th annual Oratorical Contest for Students also received a medallion of 1 to 10, what would you score? abuse is your fault because partner nose physical diseases, to diagnose freshments will be served. Regis- middle-school students. The club also and a Certificate of Achievement at When was the last time you put constantly puts you down. mental health illnesses. tration is required. For more infor- selected Felix Yu and Sayee Edekaras the finals. yourself, your needs, your feelings Parenting – Desire to raise chil- NAMI meetings provide education mation about this and other events, as the second- and third-place win- Seventh-grade public speaking stu- first? dren by both parents or fear child and support for caregivers of loved visit scotlib.org/. ners, respectively. dents at Edison and Roosevelt Interme- Key signs of healthy relation- would be taken away. ones with a mental health diagnosis. The Scotch Plains Public Library With the assistance of fine arts in- diate Schools participated in the com- ships include open communication, Change – Promises your partner All are welcome. For more informa- is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, structors Kimberly Jonny and Michael petition. Each gave a public address, individuality, flexible but clear will change. Hope your partner will tion, call (908) 233-1628 or e-mail one block from Park Avenue, in the Altmann, the Optimist Club honored four to five minutes in length, on one of boundaries. Healthy relationships change. [email protected]. center of the township. the students at its May 9 meeting at four topics: “Why My Voice Matters,” allow each to enjoy their own time, Settle – Fear of being single or “Has Technology Changed People for sometimes alone, sometimes with scared of the thought of being the Better or the Worse?,” “Are Profes- friends. Each is responsible for alone. sional Athletes Role Models?” and their own happiness, no blaming. Good enough – Feeling as though “What Inspires My Optimism.” Each is responsible for their own you don’t deserve better – “he/she Faculty and administration selected behaviors. Neither makes the other is good enough for me.” 10 finalists (five from each middle responsible for their behaviors. Tol- Cognitive Distortions – Staying school) and members of the Optimist erance: forgiveness of self and oth- so you don’t have to face the truth Club chose the winners. The other ers is exercised and valued. or come to terms with your “mis- finalists were Alexandra Cicala, Jes- Many people stay in unhealthy take.” sica Currie, Maya Dias, Rachel relationships. There are many rea- Personal Needs – Know how to Malkinson, Olivia Mazzola, Emily sons, from “I love him/her,” finan- fill your own needs. No one else Rego and Sophia Simon. Each finalist cial insecurity and personality or makes you happy. received a Certificate of Achievement. mental health disorders. However, Leaving a relationship is never Members of the Optimist Club Karen in working with these couples and easy. Some partners are worth the Yutsus, Jeffrey Feldman and Marc according to research, there are fight, but remember, it is often said Epstein served as judges. more complicated and extremely you must love yourself before you To request additional information embedded beliefs, fears or pathol- can love someone else. Do you? IMAGINING A PROSPEROUS FUTURE...Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss held its annual board meeting April about the Optimist Club, contact mem- ogy that can keep these relation- * * * 14 at its center in Mountainside. The focus was on Imagine’s three-year strategic plan and its development efforts. Pictured bership chairperson Mike Walsh at ships together. Carol M. Pedro is a licensed at the retreat, from left to right, are: Mandi Zucker, Westfield, program director; board members Suzanne Glatt, Springfield; (908) 654-3144. The following list Claude Fusco, Westfield; Mary Claire Givelber, Westfield; John Toriello, Esq., Westfield; Eleanor Peris, Scotch Plains; therapist with Youth and Family Diana Miller, CPA, New Providence; Jane McCready, New Providence; Ron Zuzovsky, Mountainside, and Robert Koppel, (Psychcentral.com) in an article by Counseling Service, 233 Prospect Westfield; Mary Robinson, Madison, executive director; Kathy Vergel, Westfield, development director; board member Stu LEADER/TIMES Helen Vieves identifies these: Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090; (908) Arnold, Westfield, and Connie Palmer, Scotch Plains, clinical training director. Board members present but not pictured are Reliance/Codependency – Finan- 233-2042. Website: yfcsnj.org. Lisa Wagner of Basking Ridge and Sara Jane Armuth of Westfield. Board members unable to attend were Dr. Jennifer CLASSIFIED ADS PAY cial dependency, gifts or benefits Simpson, Steve Guberer and Ken Soriero, Esq., all of Westfield. from partner. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 17, 2018 Page 7 Christian to Share Journey Teddy Grossi to Serve As To Becoming a Zionist Parade Grand Marshal SCOTCH PLAINS — Chloe and light refreshments will be avail- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Marla. Mr. Grossi is “truly a part of Simone Valdary is a 23-year-old able. A $10 donation is suggested; Memorial Day Parade Committee the ‘greatest generation,’ and we are Christian from New Orleans who saw admission is free for students and has announced that Teddy Grossi proud to honor him for his service to a parallel between the black experi- recent graduates. will be this year’s grand marshal. our country,” the Westfield Memo- ence in America and the Jewish expe- The Israel Support Committee rep- Born in Johnstown, rial Day Parade Commit- rience in the Middle East. Her studies resents Chabad of Union County of Pa., in 1927, Mr. Grossi tee said in a statement. and experiences led her to be a strong Scotch Plains, Congregation Anshe and his family moved to The annual Westfield advocate for Israel. She has spoken Chesed of Linden, Congregation Roselle Park in 1944. Memorial Day Parade is throughout the country and has been Beth Israel of Scotch Plains, Con- His mother had three scheduled for Monday, interviewed on the Huffington Post gregation Israel of Springfield, sons, Teddy, Joseph and May 28. Opening ceremo- Live, Al Jazeera and Salon Talk. Ms. Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim of John. Joseph was killed nies will start at 9 a.m. Valdary is working to change the con- Cranford, Temple Beth O’r/Beth during World War II in with services at the World versation about Israel and to engage Torah of Clark, Temple Emanu-El of 1944 following the in- War I Veterans Memorial the next generation. Westfield, Temple Sholom of Scotch vasion of Normandy. In Monument at the North The Israel Support Committee of Plains and Union County Torah Cen- 1945 Mr. Grossi was Avenue and East Broad Central New Jersey invites the com- ter of Westfield. The committee’s drafted, and he and his Street Plaza. Participants munity to hear Ms. Valdary share the mission is to disseminate informa- brother John served in are requested to assemble story of her journey to becoming a tion about issues affecting Israel and Photo courtesy of County of Union the United States Army in the Lord & Taylor West SPRING HAS SPRUNG!...Garden enthusiasts are invited to attend the 29th committed Zionist on Thursday, May to provide support for the people Annual Union County Spring Garden Fair and Plant Sale this Sunday, May 20, at the same time. After Teddy Grossi parking lot by 8 a.m. 31, at 7:30 p.m. This program will and the State of Israel. from noon to 4 p.m., at the Union County Demonstration Garden near the the war, Teddy returned After opening ceremo- take place at the Jewish Community Anyone with questions is invited Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. Garden-related activities, to civilian life, but in 1950 he was nies, the parade route will go north Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey, to contact Conrad Nadell at merchandise and information will be available. Proceeds will benefit the civic recalled to active duty during the on East Broad Street, straight up to located at 1391 Martine Avenue, [email protected] or (908) endeavors of the Master Gardeners of Union County. Pictured are shoppers Korean Conflict. Fairview Cemetery, where the Veter- Scotch Plains. It is open to the public 531-8228. during a previous event. With his service completed, Mr. ans of Foreign Wars will hold clos- Grossi came home and joined the In- ing ceremonies. ternational Union of Bricklayers and All Westfield organizations are in- Garden Fair and Plant Sale Allied Craftsmen at Local 34 in vited to march in this year’s parade, Westfield. Eventually, he became presi- sponsor a wreath to be placed at the dent and general manager, as well as monument or make a financial contri- On Tap Sunday Afternoon director for the Bricklayers Union of bution to the committee to help offset MOUNTAINSIDE — The 29th Garden Fair features deer-resistant, New Jersey. In 1995 he was awarded the costs of running the parade. annual Union County Spring Garden drought-tolerant and fragrant plants the Craft Award for “outstanding union The Westfield Memorial Day Pa- Fair and Plant Sale will take place this that thrive in Union County, includ- service by an individual.” rade is sponsored by American Legion Sunday, May 20, from noon to 4 p.m., ing many easy-to-grow plants for Mr. Grossi married May Mariano Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 and the on the grounds of the Union County beginner gardeners. in 1956. They have a daughter, Town of Westfield. For further infor- Demonstration Garden, located by Visitors are advised that all sales Donna, who married Ron Pacifico. mation, call Stan Cuba at (908) 347- the Trailside Nature and Science Cen- are cash only. All proceeds will ben- They have two children, JR and 3230. ter in the Watchung Reservation. efit civic activities of the Master Trailside is located at 452 New Provi- Gardeners, including raising and do- dence Road, Mountainside. Admis- nating fresh produce, community sion is free. The garden fair will be beautification and education, and a held rain or shine. scholarship fund. “The Spring Garden Fair is a fun, Free parking will be located nearby inspiring and educational way to kick at the Trailside Nature and Science off the growing season,” said Free- Center parking lot and the Scout holder Chairman Sergio Granados. Camping Area in the Watchung Res- “Come and stock up on plants and ervation. Additional free parking will other supplies for a healthy, beauti- be available in the Loop playground UNICO HONORS ATHLETE...The Westfield Chapter of UNICO National ful yard or garden, and get expert area, located a short walk away on honored Westfield High School football athlete Joseph SanGiacomo at the 43rd guidance from the Master Garden- the other side of the Trailside Center. annual UNICO District X Brian Piccolo Sports Award Banquet on May 3 at the ers of Union County.” Visitors are advised to bring a Gran Centurians in Clark. Nine chapters of UNICO of Union and Somerset counties are in attendance for this prestigious yearly event. Westfield Chapter The event will feature a large vari- small wagon to convey their pur- President Bob Tarte officiated at the ceremony for the Westfield Chapter. Joseph, ety of plants for sale; a café and bake chases. Pets are not permitted at the pictured second from right, received the Brian Piccolo Scholar Athlete Award. He sale; crafts sale; “garden odds and Garden Fair. is flanked by UNICO National and chapter officers. For information or to join ends” items sale; soil test kits for sale; The Spring Garden Fair is orga- Westfield UNICO, call Anthony Bengivenga at (732) 968-9838, or to see what free Rutgers fact sheets; a plant and nized each year by the Rutgers Mas- UNICO National does, visit unico.org. insect problem clinic; square foot ter Gardeners of Union County, an gardening; invasive plant displays; all-volunteer organization run by the Bureau of Mosquito Control and 4-H Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Imagine Plans Conference information, and free children’s ac- Union County and supported in part tivities. Youngsters must be accom- by the Freeholder Board. Anyone with JOURNEY TO GETTYSBURG...Boy Scouts of America Troop 73 from Westfield panied by a parent or guardian. an interest in gardening and volun- visited and hiked 10 miles on the Battlefield at Gettysburg April 20 to 22. The On Childhood Trauma The Spring Garden Fair also is teer service can become a Master Scouts camped at Daniel Lady Farm, which served as a Confederate hospital during the battle. They toured the farmhouse and enjoyed a historical campfire MOUNTAINSIDE — Imagine, spective-building into interven- known for a large selection of herbs Gardener. No previous education or chat with Pete Hogaboom, currently a Gettysburg resident and a former adult A Center for Coping with Loss will tions for supporting grieving chil- and tomatoes including the popular training in horticulture is required. leader in Troop 73. The group is pictured at the historic St. Francis Xavier Church, hold a Childhood Trauma and Re- dren. Ramapo and the Rutgers 250. More information on the Rutgers where Troop 73 attended Mass on Sunday. Afterward, Troop 73 visited the silience Conference at Kean Uni- Andy McNeil will be the confer- Among the hundreds of plants and Master Gardeners of Union County is Gettysburg National Park Visitor Center and saw the Cyclorama painting of versity in Union. The conference ence presenter. Mr. McNeil is a seedlings offered for sale, the Spring available at mastergardeners-uc.org. Pickett’s Charge and spent time in the museum. For information about Troop 73, will take place on Friday, June 8, nationally-recognized educator in e-mail Scoutmaster Seamus Cunningham at [email protected]. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with regis- childhood grief support and inter- tration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The ventions and has served as the chief $99 registration fee includes lunch. executive officer of The National Cranford Library Friends Many children experience trauma. Alliance for Grieving Children. He Some traumas are ongoing like is the author, along with Pamela abuse or illness, while others are Gabbay, of “Understanding and Announce Used Book Sale sudden and episodic like an act of Supporting Bereaved Children: A CRANFORD — The Friends of is located at 224 Walnut Avenue. violence or a natural disaster or Practical Guide for Professionals.” the Cranford Public Library invite Entrance to the sale is through the death. All of these traumas are ex- Student discounts are available the community to visit its used book side door, just off the main parking perienced as a loss for children: a as well as discounts for members sale in the library’s Friendly Book lot. The sale is wheelchair-acces- loss of safety, a loss of identity or a of the Imagine volunteer commu- Cellar. sible. Proceeds will benefit the li- loss of a relationship. Despite the nity and the Kean University fac- The sale will take place on brary. trauma, children can learn to be- ulty and staff. Continuing educa- Wednesday, June 6, from 4 to 8:30 For more information about the come more resilient and adaptable tion credits will be available for no p.m.; Thursday and Friday, June 7 Friends of the Cranford Public Li- to change if given the right support. additional charge through the Kean and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., brary, go to cranfordlibrary.org and This all-day conference will ad- University Counselor Education and Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. click on Friends of the Library. dress the many issues children and Department. For more information, to 3:30 p.m. More than 10,000 adult families deal with when experienc- contact [email protected] or CONCERT HONORS CANTOR...Temple Sha’arey Shalom in Springfield, and children’s books will be avail- SHERIFF’S SALE ing a trauma. It will explore topics (908) 264-3100. To register for the which includes congregants from Westfield, Cranford and surrounding commu- nities, hosted a concert April 15 presented by the New Jersey Cantors Concert able for sale, as well as CDs, DVDs SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001409 including the clinical application conference, go to imaginenj.org/ and recorded books. Prices will SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY of developmental theory as applied Ensemble, which is made up of cantors from Conservative, Reform, CHANCERY DIVISION workshop2018. Reconstructionist and unaffiliated temples in New Jersey and nearby New York. range from 25 cents to $2, except UNION COUNTY to childhood and adolescent loss DOCKET NO. F-008727-17 Imagine is a free, year-round The concert was one in a series of events honoring Temple Sha’arey Shalom’s for a few specially-marked items. Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- as well as the cognitive behavioral grief support center located in TION, AS SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO cantor, Amy Daniels, upon her retirement after 30 years of service. The concert Saturday will be Bag Day, dur- BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, and gestalt approaches to support- Mountainside and serving all of included a wide variety of musical genres, from Broadway to traditional to ing which attendees may fill a bag THE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE ing grieving youth. Participants BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, IN ITS CA- Union County and beyond. For modern, with an emphasis on Israeli compositions. with books for just $8. The library PACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR THORNBURG also will learn how to incorporate more information, visit Imagine’s MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2006-6 SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE VS. meaning-making, continuing website, at imaginenj.org. SHERIFF’S SALE Defendant: JAMES F. ZAMBRI A/K/A JAMES bonds, problem-solving and per- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001416 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001404 ZAMBRI; MRS. ZAMBRIA, SPOUSE OF JAMES SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001528 F. ZAMBRIA A/K/A JAMES ZAMBRIA; BANK OF SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY AMERICA, N.A.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMI- SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001301 DOCKET NO. F-035681-14 DOCKET NO. F-030066-15 UNION COUNTY NEE FOR E-LOAN, INC.; MARIA SILVA; LAKE- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL DOCKET NO. F-007148-17 LAND WEST CAPITAL XXIII O/B/O SUCCES- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18001533 CHANCERY DIVISION TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE AS TRUSTEE TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff: PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCI- SOR BY ASSIGNMENT TO BANK OF AMERICA SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE VS. ATES, L.P. NA; MARINA DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CO T/ CHANCERY DIVISION DOCKET NO. F-021606-17 MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. Defendant: LORI MASE A/K/A LORI VS. A BORGATA; PNC BANK NATION ASSOCIA- UNION COUNTY Plaintiff: NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A TRUST 2005-WNC1 MORTGAGE PASS- LOWENSTEIN MASE A/K/A LORI Defendant: LORRAINE CHRONE, JEFFREY TION; AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG COR- DOCKET NO. F-021091-17 SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005- LOWENSTEIN; TOM MASE A/K/A THOMAS V. CHRONE, U.S BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- PORATION; STATE OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: U.S. BANK TRUST, NA., AS VS. WMC1 MASE; PATRICIA HELLER-JACKSON; MID- TION FKA U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Sale Date: 06/06/2018 TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPA- Defendant: DAVID ZIEGLER; MELINDA VS. LAND FUNDING, LLC; COUNTY EDUCATORS TION ND Writ of Execution: 02/20/2018 TION TRUST ZIEGLER; ASSUNTA ZIEGLER Defendant: GENE P. NAGEL; LAURIELLE FCU Sale Date: 06/13/2018 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. Sale Date: 05/23/2018 NAGEL; FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY Sale Date: 06/06/2018 Writ of Execution: 03/12/2018 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: BARBARA FRANKLIN WINSOR, Writ of Execution: 01/25/2018 LLC; STATE OF NEW JERSEY Writ of Execution: 02/27/2018 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- MR. WINSOR, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BAR- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 06/06/2018 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- BARA FRANKLIN WINSOR, ROBERT J. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 02/20/2018 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock TRIFFIN vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Sale Date: 06/13/2018 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Writ of Execution: 03/02/2018 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Thirty Thousand Eight Hundred Forty and 12/ vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred 100*** $730,840.12. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Ninety and The property to be sold is located in the munici- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Sixty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Two and 51/ or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Twenty-Four Thousand Fifty-Three and 26/100*** 48/100*** $258,590.48. pality of SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- 100*** $368,102.51. The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred $524,053.26. MUNICIPALITY: Mountainside Borough. UNION and State of New Jersey. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash The property to be sold is located in the munici- Twenty-Three Thousand Seventy-Seven and 77/ The property to be sold is located in the munici- COUNTY: UNION; STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Commonly known as 2020 WINDING BROOK or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. pality of FANWOOD in the County of UNION and 100*** $823,077.77. pality of WESTFIELD in the County of UNION STREET & STREET NO: 1331 Wood Valley WAY, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred State of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the munici- and State of New Jersey. Road. Tax LOT 38, BLOCK 13301. Ninety-Three Thousand Eleven and 61/100*** Commonly known as 150 WILLOUGHBY pality of MOUNTAINSIDE in the County of UNION Commonly known as 138 VERNON TER- TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 15.14 f/k/a Dimensions of Lot: 001.215. $393,011.61. ROAD, FAN WOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023. and State of New Jersey. RACE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. 15N; LOT: 42. Nearest Cross Street: BAYBERRY LANE. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Tax LOT 22, BLOCK 29. Commonly known as 1634 NOTTINGHAM Tax LOT 8, BLOCK 5601. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 83.54 feet x 143.00 -2018 - DUE DATE Town of Westfield, County of Union, in the State Dimensions of Lot: 67 feet wide by 136 feet WAY, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092. Dimensions of Lot: 50 feet wide by 140 feet feet. • QTR2 - 05/01: $7,291.37 OPEN of New Jersey. long. Tax LOT 100, BLOCK 3.A. long. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 189.82 feet from • SEWER ACCOUNT #: 07/01/2017 - 12/31/ PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 229 Nearest Cross Street: MIDWAY AVENUE. Dimensions of Lot: 000.399 AC. Nearest Cross Street: PINE GROVE AVENUE. Brier Patch. 2017 $139.80 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; $139.79 Windsor Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. 2018 TAXES: QTR2 - 05/01: $3,197.33 OPEN Nearest Cross Street: FRIAR LANE. 2018 TAXES: QTR2 - 05/01 : $3,564.33 OPEN. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE. OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS; TAX LOT #43; Block # 4004. For sale information, please visit Auction, at -2018- DUE DATE SEWER ACCT#: 9203 01/01/2018 - 12/31/ All unpaid municipal taxes, assessments and SEWER CHARGES ARE BASED ON PRIOR PRIOR LOT# 37.A; Prior Block# 508. www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. • QTR2 - 05/01: $3,220.86 OPEN 2018 $165.00 OPEN. liens; Any set of facts which an accurate survey WATER CONSUMPTION. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 35 feet x 113 Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Seventy-Seven Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Forty-Two Thou- Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Thirty-Six Thou- would disclose; Any restrictions or covenants on Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Fifty-Two feet. Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Four and sand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine and 26/100*** sand Eight Hundred Thirty-Two and 80/100*** record which run with the land; Rights of the Thousand One Hundred Eleven and 33/100*** NEAREST CROSS STREET: Unknown 61/100*** $377,074.61 together with lawful inter- $842,399.26 together with lawful interest and $536,832.80 together with lawful interest and United States of America, if any; Any Condo- $752,111.33 together with lawful interest and Taxes: Current through l Quarter of 2018* est and costs. costs. costs. minium lien priority, if any; Any outstanding PUD costs. Other: Sewer open balance in the amount of Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or or Homeowner’s Associations dues or fees, if Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or $165.00, good through 4/1/18* other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, any; Any occupants or persons in possession of other charges, and any such taxes, charges, *Plus interest on these figures through date of liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances liens, insurance premiums or other advances the property, if any; Additional municipal charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested liens, taxes or tax sale certificates and insur- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested and sewer amounts. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own parties are to conduct and rely upon their own ance, if any. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Three Thou- independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether independent investigation to ascertain whether Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thou- independent investigation to ascertain whether sand Eight Hundred Forty-Nine and 56/100*** or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record or not any outstanding interest remain of record sand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five and 93/100*** or not any outstanding interest remain of record $403,849.56 together with lawful interest and and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- $265,995.93 together with lawful interest and and/or have priority over the lien being fore- costs. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. costs. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. 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- 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 tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and 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 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 money will be deposited into the Superior Court 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, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 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 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 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 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 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. an order directing payment of the surplus money. 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 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale 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 will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. any. any. 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 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. Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this 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- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. 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PUBLICATION Nicola Fusaro, 80, Was Beloved George G. Curtis, 82, Family Man; Husband, Father and Grandfather – Obituaries – Was Active In Local Organizations Nicola Fusaro passed away at the family and friends and he enjoyed Donn A. Snyder George Graydon Curtis, 82, of Don enjoyed many hobbies and age of 80 on Thursday, May 10, sur- watching his beloved Juventus soc- Westfield passed away on Saturday, pursuits over the years. In 1952, as a rounded by his loving family. cer team prior to Sunday family din- July 13, 1929 — May 8, 2018 May 5, at the Center for Hope Hospice teenager, he became a licensed ham He was born on De- ners. Most of all, he en- and Palliative Care in Scotch Plains. radio operator and early builder of cember 6, 1937 in joyed spending time with Donn A. Snyder, 88, of Southern tions. Don was born on January 4, 1936 in short-wave radio communication Fossalto, Campobasso, his family and attending Shores, N.C., died at home on Tues- Donn’s community service con- Rochester, N.Y., the only child of the equipment. As a member of the Ameri- Italy to Francesco and his grandchildren’s sport- day, May 8, where he was a resident tinued in Southern Shores, where late George Graydon, Sr. and Dorothea can Radio Relay League (ARRL), he Rosaria Fusaro and im- ing events. for 25 years. he was the Founding Member and Smith Curtis. He earned a Bachelor of enjoyed communicating with ham ra- migrated to the United He is survived by his Donn grew up in Plainfield, N.J., Board Member of the Outer Banks Science degree in Chemistry from the dio enthusiasts around the world for States in December, 1965 wife of 58 years, the son of an orchid Family YMCA from University of Rochester in 1958 and a 65 years. Don played the trumpet and with his wife, Giovanna, Giovanna; his son, grower. He was active 1997 to 2015. He was Doctor of Philosophy the organ as a child and and their two small chil- Frank, and his wife, in the YMCA, captained honored by the regional degree in Organic Chem- young adult and dabbled dren. Upon arriving in Janice Fusaro, of his high school football YMCA in South Hamp- istry from Cornell Uni- in oil painting, a hobby New York City he settled Westfield; his daughter, team, earned a varsity ton Roads in 2014 with versity in 1962. which he actively resumed his family in Westfield, Rosann Mondon, and letter for track and ed- the Order of the Red Don joined Union in retirement by attending N.J., where he lived the her husband, Robert, of ited the sports section Triangle award for his Carbide Corporation in Monday afternoon art remainder of his life. Westfield, and his five of the yearbook. He at- distinguished service New York City and later classes at the Visual Arts After arriving from grandchildren, Nicho- tended Princeton Uni- to the organization. Esso Research and En- Center of New Jersey in Italy, he briefly worked Nicola Fusaro las, Maximilian, Jessica, versity, where he gradu- Donn is survived by gineering Company Summit. Don grew up as a tailor at Wyatt Broth- Michael and Megan, as ated with honors in 1951 his three children, Peggy (now ExxonMobil) in swimming, fishing and ers Clothiers in Westfield. Shortly well as his brother, Vincenzo, of with a Bachelor of Sci- Bryson of Southern Linden, N.J., in 1964. boating at Sodus Bay on thereafter he began his tenure at Campobasso, Italy, along with nu- ence degree in Chemi- Shores, David Snyder of During this time, he was Lake Ontario. He later en- Weldon Materials, where he was a merous cousins, nieces, nephews cal Engineering. Donn Sargentville, Me. and awarded patents in Ex- joyed ice skating at construction foreman for over 40 and friends both at home and in then earned his Master Allen Snyder of Cary, treme Pressure Greases Cornell and in Central years, retiring in 2008. He was a Italy. of Business Administra- Donn A. Snyder N.C.; seven grandchil- and Synergistic Grease Park, and skiing with his member of Operating Engineers Lo- Visitation was Sunday, May 13, at tion degree from dren, Adam, Andrew, Structure Modifiers. Lu- George G. Curtis family at Stowe, Vt. cal 825 throughout his career at Dooley Colonial Funeral Home in Harvard Business School in 1953. Allyson and Chandler Snyder and bricating greases he de- Don’s greatest joys Weldon Materials and was a member Westfield. A Mass of Christian Burial He worked for various companies Mary, Amy and Jen Bryson, and four veloped were used in highly pressur- came from spending time with his of the Italian-American Clubs of both was held Monday, May 14, at the during his career including Goodyear great-grandchildren, Cole, Robby ized situations, such as in the super- family. He particularly enjoyed climb- Westfield and Scotch Plains. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Tire and Rubber Company, Cities and Caleb Snyder and Donn Liam sonic passenger airliner, the Concorde. ing the Continental Divide by steam He enjoyed traveling to his child- in Westfield. Interment took place at Service Company and the Rahway Bryson. His work has been cited numerous engine as a child, touring Europe by hood home in Pietracupa, Italy, dur- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. In Valley Sewerage Authority. He also A memorial service was held on times over the years, including as re- car with his wife, Jane, in the summer ing summer vacations, where he lieu of flowers, donations can be made spent three years in real estate sales Saturday, May 12, at the Kitty Hawk cently as 2013 in the American Jour- of 1964, driving across country visit- would visit with family and friends. in Nicola’s name to the Alzheimer’s and development. Donn’s career took United Methodist Church, 803 W. nal of Applied Chemistry. ing our nation’s National Parks in He loved performing various home Association (www.ALZ.org.) him to Akron, Ohio and Boston, Kitty Hawk Road, Kitty Hawk, N.C. In 1969, Don changed careers and 1986 and visiting his daughter in improvement projects together with May 17, 2018 Mass., before settling in Westfield, After the ceremony, the family re- joined the investment counsel group France in 1992. Other memorable N.J., where he stayed for 35 years ceived guests at the church. In lieu of at Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., from trips included transatlantic crossings Ruth F. Keuler, Saved Many Lives before he retired to Southern Shores. flowers, the family suggests dona- which he retired in 1988. Thereafter, and journeys along European water- Donn’s extensive community ser- tions in Donn’s name be made to the he joined The Boston Safe Deposit ways. vice includes membership in the Outer Banks Family YMCA, 3000 and Trust Company of New York, a Surviving Don are his wife of 54 With Mountainside Rescue Squad Westfield Jaycees, the “Y” Men’s S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, N.C. subsidiary of The Boston Company. years, Jane Wherly Curtis of Ruth Keuler, born July 24, 1937 in commenced in Mountainside, and Club and serving as Chairman of the 27959. Donations can also be made From 1991 to 1995, Don worked at Westfield; daughter, Susan Curtis Irvington, N.J., died on Monday, April celebrated with Rescue Squad and Board of Deacons at the First Bap- online to the 2018 Outer Banks An- Brundage Story & Rose and then Tonking of New York, N.Y.; son and 16, in Clermont, Fla. She Fire Department mem- tist Church. Donn was also elected nual Fund in memory of Donn at concluded his professional career at daughter-in-law, David and Karen was a patient at Leesburg bers. to the Westfield Town Council and https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/ Tradition Capital Management from Curtis of Branchburg, N.J., and three Hospital Rehab facility for After John Keuler and then Mayor in 1972. He organized Features/OnlineGiving/ 2001 to 2003. He ascended to senior grandchildren, Kathryn Tonking and the past two years. her mother died, Ruth re- the town’s recycling program and DonationDetails.aspx?cid=2014. level positions in the private-client Katie and Alexander Curtis. Ruth lived a life of be- sided in Tavares, Eustis, Conservation Center, established the Condolences to the family may be and institutional-equity groups, earn- A memorial service will be held on nevolence and love de- and Leesburg in Lake Westfield Community Gardens and expressed via the online register at ing respect for his knowledge and Saturday, June 2, at 11 a.m., at The voted to family and com- County, Fla. She enjoyed co-founded the Westfield Founda- www.gallopfuneralservices.com. dedication, attention to detail and Presbyterian Church in Westfield. A munity. While living in Florida, family gatherings, tion in 1976 that has provided over Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was insistence upon providing excellent, private interment service has been Mountainside, N.J., with her hobby of coloring $6 million in funding support for entrusted with the arrangements. personalized client service. held with arrangements by Gray Fu- her husband, John Keuler, drawings and playing various civic projects and organiza- May 17, 2018 Don was a member of The Presby- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in they were members of the bingo. Family survivors are terian Church in Westfield for 52 years, Westfield. Community Presbyterian a son, Ed Keuler; son-in- where he served several terms as an In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Church, and active in Ruth F. Keuler law, Tom Parker; brothers, Elder, was a member of the Invest- butions may be made to mission work Mountainside’s Fire De- Walt and Dave Leuschner; Temple Sha’arey Shalom ment Committee and held the position at The Presbyterian Church in partment and Rescue Squad in lead- four grandchildren and three great- of Trustee. Don was a member of the Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, ership and lifesaving duties. Also, grandchildren. Her daughter, Eva Sons of the American Revolution and Westfield, N.J. 07090, or the Westfield they were active in Westfield’s Ma- Parker, died in 2016. Sets Open House Events the Echo Lake Country Club of Historical Society, 314 Mountain Av- sonic Order, John in high Degree Ruth’s services were held on Satur- SPRINGFIELD — Temple and cheese in the evening. For more Westfield. He served as Treasurer of enue, Westfield, N.J. 07090. positions, and Ruth with the Eastern day, April 28, at Real Life Christian Sha’arey Shalom, located at 78 information, call (973) 379-5387, the Westfield Historical Society and For online condolences, you may Star. The weddings of Ruth to John, Church in Clermont, Fla. South Springfield Avenue, Spring- e-mail [email protected] or visit for many years was a member of the go to grayfuneralhomes.com. and later their children’s weddings, May 17, 2018 field, will hold open house events shaarey.org or Facebook.com/ Westfield Board of Adjustment. May 17, 2018 on Monday, May 21, highlighting Shaarey. Marsha K. Fisher, Beloved By Family; its congregation, preschool and re- ligious school. Knights to Sponsor Was Teacher, Artist and Writer Visitors are invited to attend be- WF Guys Connect Through tween 10 a.m. and noon or 7 and 9 Blood Drive May 26 Marsha Kelly Fisher, formerly Marsha moved north to Cape Cod, p.m. They will have an opportunity AREA — Knights of Columbus Marsha Kelly Fahey, died on Friday, where she spent 20 years living by to meet temple clergy, preschool No. 3240 of Roselle Park will spon- Fun, Food and Life Stories May 4, 2018. Born the sea in East Sand- and religious school directors, sor a Community Blood Drive on Marsha Davis on April wich, Mass. teachers, members and school/pre- Saturday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 WESTFIELD – Approximately 75 Ms. Kolesar says the program was 16, 1945 in Sharon, Pa., Marsha is survived by school families. p.m. It will take place at the Church male students from Westfield High scheduled “to go on hiatus this year,” she graduated Sharon her three children, Staff will be available to answer of the Assumption, located at 113 School (WHS) gathered on March 23 but was revived after student leaders High School in 1963 and Meredith Scheiner, Mat- all questions attendees have about Chiego Place, Roselle Park. for “The Guy Thing 2018,” a pro- Sarah Ward, Claire Hunter and Chris- Kent State University, thew Fahey and Dana the schools and congregation. The Complimentary cholesterol gram designed to connect teenagers topher Calimano, who attended as 11th in her class, in Valdes; her three grand- open house programs will include a screenings will be available. Sand- with their peers and caring adults to underclassmen, requested that it be 1967. Marsha would go children, Darcy, Luke and bagel nosh in the morning and wine wiches and refreshments will be discuss such difficult topics as anxi- continued. “The event impacted me on to be an English Javier; her brother, Mark served to all donors. ety, bullying, divorce, academic stress, a lot when I was an underclassman. A teacher, an artist, a Davis; her husband, Ri- PUBLIC NOTICE To make an appointment, call depression, risky behaviors and more. few stories really stuck with me and “A major theme of the event was were able to show me I was not alone,” writer, an author, a wife, chard Fisher, whom she TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD (201) 251-3703 or access a friend, an aunt, a married in 2013; many donor.cbsblood.org/donor/sched- how to find support when you need it says Mr. Calimano. “I wanted to pro- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY and not holding emotions in or turn- vide the same thing for other kids. It’s mother and a grand- beloved nieces and neph- ORDINANCE NO. 2018-10 ules/drive_schedule/47541. mother. ews and many friends she ing to unhealthy coping strategies to too often that guys are told not to Marsha and her first loved like family. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND WNC Requests deal with pain,” says WHS health show their weak side, but it is impor- THE CODE OF THE TOWN- teacher Susan Kolesar, who founded tant that they do so.” husband, Bud Fahey, Marsha K. Fisher A funeral service will SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- LEGO Donations raised their three chil- be held at 11:30 a.m. on TER 379, TAXATION, ADD- the program in 2004. The program gives juniors and se- dren in Westfield, N.J. In 1998 Saturday, May 19, at St. Paul’s Epis- ING ARTICLE III-TAX RE- WESTFIELD — The Westfield The WHS evening event started niors a chance to give back to WHS, copal Church in Westfield, N.J. DEMPTION CERTIFICATE Neighborhood Council (WNC) is with a friendly dodgeball tournament, as so-called “Wingmen” who pro- PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FEE TO BE IM- seeking donations of gently-used followed by dinner and a make-your- vide support to underclassmen. “‘The In lieu of flowers, you may POSED ON PARTIES WHO TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD choose to donate to the Children’s MAKE MORE THAN TWO (2) LEGOs for an upcoming fundraiser. own ice cream sundae bar. The most Guy Thing’ provides a safe and en- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Literacy and Education Charity 826 REQUESTS FOR THE CAL- WNC is a non-profit organiza- important and impactful part of the couraging space for male vulnerabil- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD CULATION OF A TAX RE- tion that provides educational, cul- evening, says Kolesar, were the many ity, which is not something typically at https://826national.org/donate/. DEMPTION FOR A CERTIFI- AMENDMENT May 17, 2018 tural and wellness programming for speeches given by faculty, alumni, represented among groups of teenage CATE OF SALE OF A SPE- The Township of Cranford has amended CIFIC PARCEL PURSUANT free or low cost within Westfield. community members and current stu- guys,” says senior Daniel Howard a Contract Award to provide Affordable TO N.J.SA. 54:5-54 Anyone interested in donating dents. Speakers included teacher who spoke at the March 23 event. Housing Legal Services to the Township of PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5- LEGOs for the fundraiser is asked Darren Finkel, custodian Tom “Each story shared had the opportu- Cranford. The Township of Cranford ad- to contact Amy Kover at vertised a Request for Proposal for Afford- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 54.1 the Tax Collector of the Township of Stewart, and paraprofessional David nity to show another student, whether able Housing Legal Services through a fair FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Cranford is responsible for processing all [email protected]. Owens. Mandi Zucker from Imagine, a senior or underclassmen, that they tax redemption certificates, unless other- and open process in accordance with NJSA CONTRACTOR: BCI Burke, LLC, 660 A Center for Coping with Loss, and are not alone in what they are going 19:44A-20.4 et seq. This contract and wise authorized by the court; and Van Dyne Road, Fond du Lac, WI 54936 WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the PUBLIC NOTICE Louise Dedea from the Westfield through. ‘The Guy Thing’ really Resolution No. 2018-194 are available for NATURE OF SERVICES: Purchase and Township of Cranford spends consider- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Municipal Alliance also were on hand breaks the mold for what it means to public inspection at the office of the Mu- Installation of Playground Equipment at nicipal Clerk. able time, effort and resources reviewing BOARD OF EDUCATION to speak, as were WHS alumni Sam Mindowaskin Park requests for certificates of tax redemption be a guy, and for that it is amazing.” AWARDED TO: Jeffrey R. Surenian DURATION: 2018 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Tooley and Jack Serzan. on said properties; and Ms. Kolesar organizes both “The Julian Mazzola, one of several and Associates, LLC, 707 Union Av- AMOUNT: Amount of $850,980 under WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the Garwood Board of Education will hold a other Wingmen to speak at the enue, Suite 301, Brielle, New Jersey National IPA Cooperative Purchasing Sys- Closed Session for the purpose of dis- Guy Thing” and “The Girl Thing” as Township of Cranford has identified situa- event said, “I hope that what I was 08730 tem, Contract #R170301 with this expen- tions where repeated requests for the cal- cussing the Superintendent’s Evaluation well co-ed programs and assemblies. SERVICE: Affordable Housing Legal diture charged to Account No. SO 2211 culation of a tax redemption for a specific for the 17-18 school year at 7:30pm on able to share from my past expe- June 19, 2018 in the Computer Lab. No “The Girl Thing 2018” will be held Services THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT property; and riences offered some kind of guid- action will be taken. on April 27. FEE: Not to Exceed $17,500 FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE WHEREAS, the Township Committee ance or enlightenment to the guys DATE: May 8, 2018 Eric Larson SBA/BS “My objectives for this program OF THE TOWN CLERK. strongly recommends that pursuant to that were there. It felt rewarding to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54 through N.J.S.A. 54:5:5- 1 T - 5/17/18, The Leader Fee: $11.22 are to help heal and empower stu- Patricia Donahue, RMC Tara Rowley, RMC take part in an event that hope- Township Clerk Town Clerk 63.1 a fee not to exceed $50.00 shall be dents through sharing their ‘tough 1 T - 5/17/18, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 5/17/18, The Leader Fee: $17.34 imposed on parties who make more than PUBLIC NOTICE fully had some kind of impact on two requests for the calculation of a tax stuff,’ to inspire other students to do TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS redemption for a Certificate of Sale of a the same, to teach kids to support one those who were there.” PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD specific parcel. another and reach out for help, and to One freshman attendee called the TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the reduce bullying, substance abuse, and BOARD OF HEALTH by the Township Committee of the Town- Planning Board of the Township of Scotch event “a great experience.” “To hear ship of Cranford, in the County of Union, Plains will hold a public hearing on May mental health problems,” she said. what other kids are going through Public notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending BOH Ordinance #1-2017 State of New Jersey, that: CHAPTER 379. 30, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., at the Municipal “If one kid feels less alone or reaches entitled “An Ordinance Relating to Personnel Positions and Salary Ranges of Officers and made my problems seem a little less TAXATION is hereby amended to add Building, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor Employees of the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of New out for help as a result of being a part troublesome, which is good,” he said. ARTICLE III. -TAX REDEMPTION CER- Council Chambers to consider the appli- Jersey” of which the following is a copy was introduced, read and passed on first reading of this, then it was all worth it.” TIFICATE REQUEST FEE as follows: cation of 1805 Front Street, LLC who is “Not that I want other kids to have by the Westfield Board of Health at a regular meeting held on May 7, 2018. The Board of §379-20. TAX REDEMPTION CERTIFI- seeking Preliminary and Final Site Plan harder times than me, but it helps me Health will further consider the same for final passage on June 4, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. The PUBLIC NOTICE CATE REQUEST FEE approval for property located at 1803-1815 meeting will be held in the Council Conference Room of the Westfield Municipal Building either way. I really appreciate and A. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54 requires Front Street, Block 1001, Lots 59, 60 & 61 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD located at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at which time and place members admire the courage the speakers took that the Tax Collector provide any party B-1 Zone. The Applicant proposes to con- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY of the public will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. entitled to redeem a tax sale certificate, struct a child care center. Variances are to get up there and speak about their Megan Avallone ORDINANCE NO. 2018-07 two redemption calculations within a cal- required for failing to provide the minimum hardships with everyone. I’m look- Board Secretary endar year at no cost. The governing body required front yard and rear yard set-backs, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND BOARD OF HEALTH ORDINANCE #1-2018 ing forward to next year already.” of a municipality, may, by ordinance, re- minimum required size of parking spaces, THE CODE OF THE TOWN- Before leaving, all participants were AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF quire a fee, not to exceed $50.00 for each landscape or fencing buffer requirements, SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- WESTFIELD ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERSONNEL subsequent calculation request of the tax and proposing parking spaces in the front TER 255, LAND DEVELOP- given a business card from Caring POSITIONS AND SALARY RANGES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES collector. yard setback area. The Applicant will seek MENT, ARTICLE II-DEVELOP- Contact, the crisis hotline that one of OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, COUNTY any other variances that are deemed to be MENT ADMINISTRATION TO NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE the student speakers said he had called OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY”. necessary at the time of the hearing, in- INCLUDE §255-8 PROFES- when he was in need of support. The foregoing ordinance was introduced cluding any waivers, exceptions, interpre- SIONAL FEES FOR NEW Be it ordained by the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State and approved on first reading at a meeting tations and other relief necessary to allow CONSTRUCTION AND/OR Ms. Kolesar cites the “hard work of New Jersey, that Board of Health Ordinance #1-2017 is hereby amended as follows: of the Township Committee of the Town- the Applicant’s proposed use of the prop- RECONSTRUCTION OF and generosity of many individuals Section 1 ship of Cranford, New Jersey on Tuesday, erty, such relief will be considered at the PROPERTIES LOCATED IN and businesses” in bringing the pro- The following personnel positions and salary ranges are hereby established for Officers May 8, 2018 and will be further considered time for the hearing. THE TOWNSHIP OF gram together, including: and employees of the Board of Health and shall be effective retroactively from January for final passage after public hearing to be The application, plans and related pa- CRANFORD 1, 2018. held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- pers are on file in the Office of the Planning Those wanting to learn more about STATEMENT field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on Board and are available for inspection The Guy and Girl Thing program or Job Title Salary Range Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 7:30 PM or as during regular office hours (Monday NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regional Health Officer $90,000 — $135,600 to donate or support the program can soon thereafter as this matter can be through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) foregoing ordinance was finally passed at Public Health Nursing Supervisor $65,000 — $90,600 contact Susan Kolesar at reached. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 17, 2018 Page 9 WHS Students Excel on Honor Roll National French Exam Terrill Middle School - 3rd Marking Period WESTFIELD – Each year, the Level 3: Leonie Humig – Gold American Association of Teachers of medal; Greta McLaughlin – Gold French organizes a nationwide French medal; Marcelina Krowinska – Silver 8th Grade Shaan Trehan, Kelsey Tse, Ryan Van exam called “Le Grand Concours”. medal; David Broughton – Bronze Distinguished Honor Roll Ostenbridge, Natasha Vega, Haley This year, over 75,000 elementary and medal; Stephen Park – Bronze medal; Andrew Abrantes, Mary Adekunle, Warren, Patrick Watt, Danielle Wester, secondary students participated in the Sydney Butler - Honorable Mention; Aditya Aggarwal, Alice Bachman, William Wheatley, Kelvin Williams contest nationally. Gabrielle Cho - Honorable Mention; Janet Bai, Meagan Bourke, Marin 7th Grade A total of 37 students took part at Amanda Paden - Honorable Mention; Brace, Ariel Burman, Avery Burman, Honor Roll Westfield High School (WHS) this Elijah Soh - Honorable Mention; and Anthony Cerino, Joshua Chan, Ava Olivia Aiere, Caitlin Applebee, Cara year, 28 of them earning accolades for Lillian Talmont - Honorable Mention. Chin, Victoria Cirillo, Colin Clarke, Argila, Jack Barnett, Kyla Bonet, Eric their achievement in the form of four Level 4: Kayla Butera – Silver Amelia Collins, Griffin Coolidge, Jack Botney, Kyle Brainard, Michael gold medals, four silver medals, six medal; Kate Murphy – Silver medal; Devine, Brandon DiDario, Shannon Brennan, Lucy Burke, Isabella bronze medals and 14 honorable men- Corinne Herz – Bronze medal; Pierre Doerrer, Samantha Edelman, Isabel Calamusa, Matthew Castucci, Alec tions. Sulmont – Bronze medal; Allison Elimu, Amanda Filipski, Lauren Choi, Victoria Daszyk, Bridget Davis, YOUNG SCIENTISTS...The PTO of Mountainside's Deerfield School recently “Bravo to all of the students who Escaldi - Honorable Mention; Emma Fitzgerald, Ivana Fontora, Alessandro Isabella DeCrosta, Meredith DeFouw, held their eighth annual science fair. participated,” say WHS French teach- Herber - Honorable Mention; Fiona Frias, Audrey Gabbai, Sophia Sofia Di Iorio, William Dietrich, Se- ers Méri Beliveau, Marie-Laure Gillen - Honorable Mention; Marie Gallahue, Patricia Gillen, Alexa ton Dill, Darius Evans, Marco Facao, Hoffmann, and Rachel Janus. Koglin - Honorable Mention; Amanda Gingold, Alyssa Glickstein, Lindsey Emmet Feeney, Sara Feeney, Lindsay Level 2: Louise-Marie Sur – Gold Latowsky - Honorable Mention; Goldberg, Jodi Hayes, Corey He, Fefferman, Ethan Filler, Stephen medal; Gabrielle DeCotiis – Bronze Lauren Sullivan - Honorable Men- Aidan Heifetz, Amanda Hill, Mark Folkart, Sophie Gannon, Kathryn Honor Roll medal; Eric Mordkovich – Bronze tion; Sarah Silva - Honorable Men- Huby, Matthew Hui, Julia John, Jo- Germinder, Pari Gill, Bartosz Gorski, medal; Zahra Ahmed – Honorable tion; and Brady Smith - Honorable seph Kaplan, Andrew Kipp, Riya Sophie Gotliboym, Etienne Groom, Mention; Sean Marner – Honorable Mention. Kishen, Matthew Levine, Noa Levine, Dara Hsu, Jacob Jones, Samantha Park Middle School - 3rd Marking Period Mention; and Victoria Toal - Honor- Level 5: Madison McKenna – Gold Zachary Levy, Annette Liang, Olivia Klausner, Joseph Kowalczyk, able Mention. and Hannah Brogan – Silver. Linderman, Alexander Lo, Lauren Catherine Lavin, Miranda Lemansky, Magrino, Ellora Majumdar, Caitlin Michael Levin, Tian Liao, Ava 8th Grade Jaine Williams, Julia Zambrio, An- Jayleen Velez, Ketevan Vepkhvadze, Mason DiNizo, Emma Dougherty, Maughan, Eamonn McGovern, Ava Losardo, Shawn Lyght, Amanda Distinguished Honor Roll thony Zhang, David Zhurbinsky, Tho- Isabelle Verrico, Morgan Virgil, Maya Andrew Dreyer, McKenzie, Gabriel Melville, Maxi- Magee, Emma Margolis, Kyle Minall, Kaitlyn Acevedo, Aliyah Adkins, mas Ziegler Viscardi-Carelse, Nathan Ward, Allison Eggert, Luke Ellison, mus Mercurio, Fatima Mirza, Aislinn Alexandra Moore, Stephanie Olivia Alvarez, Joseph Baldwin, Tho- 7th Grade Elijah Ware, Sophie White, Kayvon Michael Estevez, Ava Fazio, Olivia Mooney, Gavin Morrobel, Kayla Muenzen, Paul Mullarkey, Alexis mas Baylock, Mourik Bhattacharjee, Distinguished Honor Roll Yazdani, Dylan Young Gist, Matan Goldstein, Marissa Morrow, Rory Moser, Isaiah Nathaniel, O’Brien, Diego Otero, Sarah Paul, Stephanie Brown, Camila Cabrera, Hasan Ali, Naa Dei Ashie, Abigail 6th Grade Gregov, Abigail Griffiths, Mackenzie Aditya Phatak, Elle Priesing, Elina Kathryn Power, Brigitte Priel, Reese Zoe Chrisostomides, Benjamin Balagot, Tony Barsoum, Riley Bhatia, Distinguished Honor Roll Harmer, Sean Harris, Jacob Puri, Brodie Robertson, Jessica Rojek, Priel, Nathaniel Rayan, Jordana Cohen, Isabella Cukrow, Kaelin Elisa Bianco, Ava Billotto, Isabella Sarah Alnasseri, Sana Anand, Hathcock, Hope Hausle, Angelina Benjamin Root, Peri Roper, Sydney Romero Jimenez, Bridget Ryan, Nikita Cunningham, Lila Dasi, Ashley Blake, Claire Cassidy, Ryan Cawley, Keira Baerson, Hannah Baik, Alex Holden, Ian Hopkins, Zoe Hopkins, Sadler, Anna Saltzman, Joshua Sahasrabudhe, Finn Sautner, Arnav DeFrancesco, Julia DeVizio, Nicholas Champagne, Helena Chan, Baker, Amanda Baylock, Karina Elorie Howell, Kyle Hunter, Dietrich Seewald, Isabela Segarra, Anna Sicoli, Saxena, Elizabeth Sleat, Madeleine Francesca 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Jeremy Zimmerman Jiras, Nina Johnson, Sherin Kachroo, Encarnacion, Jack Fallo, Emma Fang, Darmarajah, Mia Delaney, Elizabeth Maxine Novello, Alexander Patino, Walejewsky, Julianna Warren, Jamie 6th Grade Grace Kennedy, Alyona Kladova, Sena Forson, Lily Friebely, Emmet Diamond, Spencer Doran, Abigail Paige Peneno, Thomas Perez, Se- Weinberg, Zachary Winigrad, Eliyah Distinguished Honor Roll Richa Kulkarni, Melanie Lowell, Fynes, Sophia Gallo, Grace Elliott, Lily Friedman, Julia quoia Pilgrim, Anderson Pollack, Wong, Vivian Worley, Julia Yick, An- Riley Atkins, Nyla Bartholomew, Jackson Lubalin, Marlaina Martucci, Germinder, Maximilian Ho, Emily Friedrichs, Lily Gaulin, Alessandra Ryan Quinones, Diane Resnicoff, drew Yu, Victor Zhang Hayley Blacker, Cameron Bloodgood, Gianna Mavilla, Connor McCreesh, Homer, Justin Koizumi, Khan Gialanella, David Gomez, Olivia Elijah Rodriguez, Anthony Romano, 8th Grade James Blundo, Saidy Bober, Carys Kaitlyn Mohabir, Nirayka Monga, Lagemann, Lucia 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Lerner, Katelyn Lester, Robert Alber, Ryan Au, Rachel Ritter, Catherine Rodrigues, Emma Amelie Rousseau, Isabella Rovito, Feinberg, Evan Fitzgerald, Joshua Layne Levine, Ava Levy, Rachel Levy, Barattucci, Matthew Bender, Ava Schramm, Asmita Sharma, Mireille Erin Ryan, Raquel Sanisidro, Local Student Inducted Gabbai, John Glander, Alina Gonzalez, Rachel Lipsky, Sanaa Mahajan, Ahana Berry, Joseph Berry, Moumit Silva, Andrew Smith, Dominic Souza, Michael Schmidt, Chloe Schunke, Catherine Grandmaison, Christopher Majumdar, Kelly Marques, Colin Bhattacharjee, Jordynn Blackwell, Alicia Valenciano, Bianca Valente, Heather Sherman, Gianluca Skirde, Into Phi Beta Kappa Groom, Matthew Harvey, Thomas McAuliffe, Lindsey Midrano, Mat- Bridget Carter, Ciro Casimiro, Ryan Lauren Verrastro, Gabriella Virga, Dylan Soriano, Anastasia Stellakis, EWING – The following students Haverlock, Megan Hillyer, Hannah thew Mihansky, Kourtney Most, Ethan Chaillet Grande, Kelly Chesky, Margaret Whitney, Georgia Kelly Stewart, Grace Sweeney, have been elected to Phi Beta Huang, Lily Hughes, Jacob Jablon, Murray, Diti Nainwal, Diya Nainwal, Hannah Citarella, Luka Culjak, Jake Williamson, Andy Zhu, Mattingly Zuzanna Szewc, Janeli Tenecota Kappa, the nation's oldest and most Amir Johnson, Jacob Kanterman, Shreya Nara, Benjamin Nathan, Emily DeGaetano, Eve Delaney, Brenna Zullo Villa, Lindsay Trela, Sherly Velez, widely recognized academic honor Ethan Kelly, Adam Kiell, Dylan Klein, Park, Pari Patel, Lily Peskin, Daivya DeProspero, Isabella DiLollo, Rob- 7th Grade Rebecca Wofsy, Michael Wojcik, society, through the Delta of New Viktoria Kozak, James Lapidus, Jenna Sadhvani, Alyssa Sapienza, Molli ert Dobies, Terence Downey, Jack Regular Honor Roll Sara Wollman, Emma Zheng Jersey chapter at The College of Lee, Robert Lerner, Sophia Lerner, Semel, Sarah Sicoli, Gabriel Silver, Eckstine, Lindsay Edelman, Olivia Alyssa Barbossa, Andrew Bartley, 6th Grade New Jersey. Noah Levy, Emi Makimura, Rachel Catherine Skwirut, Hannah Solomon, Fleischer, Joshua Friedson, Katelyn Ryan Baumgartner, Stephan Regular Honor Roll Bridget Kelly, of Fanwood, who Manette, Julian Martin, Alexa Ashley Steer, Emma Szabo, Julia Gaulin, Alicia Goff, Evan Gomillion, Baumgartner, Grace Beirne, Sofia Justin Abadir, Haley Acevedo, is majoring in Psychology. Martorano, Tierney McAuliffe, Bran- Tiedemann, Jack Wall, Daniel Wong Natalie Green, Michael Hagopian, Berkman, Jenai Berry, Morgan Hannah Alber, Aurelie Alce, This distinction signifies out- don Melnitsky, Allison Miller, Michael 6th Grade Zachary Harmer, Emily Hayeck, Boone, Kylie Byers, Lily Camacho, Alexander Allegra, Max Aponte, Eva standing academic achievement and Minniti, Jake Monroy, Aidan Mooney, Honor Roll Gisele Herb, Robert Hochstaedt, Orencia Casimiro, Kendall Chiang, Austin, Brian Bartley, Hana Berisha, a commitment to the spirit of life- Ayden Mullins, Shyana Nanshah, Ryan Adams, Chioma Agwu, Jude Seifeldin Hosny, Briajohnae Jones, Samuel Chichester, Alexandra Anastasia Berk, Gwendolyn Boylan, long learning. At TCNJ, only 91 Abdulaye-Albert Ndiaye, Kyle Nolan, Albert, Sofie Altman, Brianna Alvarez, Akeliah Joseph, Maeve Kahora, Chouinard, David Clavijo, Samuel Matthew Capozzolo, Callie students received this honor this Vanessa Ossy, Sydney Phillips, Jack- Nathan Arnold, Olivia Augello, Rishav Brendan Karyczak, Francesca Cohen, Mia Cutaia, Ananda Daniel, Capriglione, Jaden Carpien, Eliza- year. Typically, fewer than 10 per- son Pope, Matthew Power, Gabriella Bagchi, Thomas Barnes, Camila Kastanos, Yatharth Kaushik, Zoe Davyd Dasi, Joseph DeSantis, beth Chern, Cole Chludzinski, cent of the candidates for degrees in Pugliese, Mariam Ramazashvili, Grace Barreto, Spencer Bauman, Madeline Kekelis, Cecelia Kelly, Ryan Koehler, Theresa DeVall, Matthew Dolowy, Joshua Citarella, Taylor Clement, liberal arts and sciences are elected Regan, Jonathan Rembish, Miranda Beauregard, Laura Benko, Sean Brad- Erica Lee, Rica Briana Lopez, Kaitlyn Carter Fallon, Shaylin Farley, Sean Grace Conklin, Maya Cook, Zoe each year. Rossi, Samuel Rouder, Morgan Ryan, ley, Ella Burgio, Sophia Catalano, Arsh Lusk, Zachary Mawby, Marin Ferrone, Senyo Forson, Thomas Gain, Crawford, Isabella Cucci, Kristina TCNJ is one of only four colleges Noah Sadler, Ethan Scariati, Meghan Chaudhary, Sara Coniglio, Jake McAlindin, Madalyn McEvoy, Ihor Meghan Garrido, Ella Goldstein, Decker, Joseph DeFrancesco, in New Jersey with a Phi Beta Kappa Schirm, Jake Scrudato, Evan Sena, DeRienzo, Nikhil Desai, Jeffery Nikolin, Therese Nitro, Emma Nitti, Esmeralda Gonzalez, Zachary Gray, Nathaniel Dematteo, Brady chapter. Nationally, only 10 per- Sophie Shapiro, Tyler Sinetar, Nora St Dietrich, Quinn Donahue, Michael Christian Normant, Alessia Novello, Braden Griffith, Jessica Gui, Katelyn DeProspero, Bianca DeVizio, cent of U.S. colleges and universi- Onge, Jessica Steinberg, James Donofrio, Luke Doyle, Ryan Enayati, Sophia Novello, Nkem Okorie, Olivia Haggerty, Paige Hagman, Jacob Hall, Juliana Dewling, Ethan Diamond, ties have chapters. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 17, 2018 Page 11 Westfield/Governor Livingston Sports Section UCT Baseball – on page 15 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 WF’S JACKLER WINS 1,600M, SPF’S HART LONG JUMP more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Blue Devils 2nd, Raiders 3rd At UCC Girls Division Track

By DAVID B. CORBIN Blue Devils took a first in three events As it turned out, Jackler had a lot Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (1,600, javelin, pole vault) and the left as she finished well ahead of Top honors for the Watchung Divi- Raiders won the long jump. Hacker and especially well ahead of sion crown went to the Union Catho- Blue Devil Emma Jackler won the Greene. lic Vikings, while the Governor 1,600 with a time of 5:18.23, fol- “I usually don’t kick that well but Livingston (GL) Highlanders won the lowed by teammate Sarah Hacker at today I felt good, so I wanted to leave title in the Mountain Division at the 5:22.58, and Raiders Sarah Greene at everything out there. I turned on the Union County Conference (UCC) 5:28.76 and Olivia Zambrio at jets and went. It is a PR [personal girls track & field championships held 5:32.65. Blue Devil Brianna Hatch record] for me but we were hoping to at GL High School in Berkeley Heights finished fifth at 5:39.97. For the first go into 5:15. This is actually the first on May 10-11. The Vikings had a three laps, Jackler, Hacker and Greene season where I have ran the mile more total of 199, followed by the Westfield were running in a tight pack with than once,” Jackler said. Blue Devils with 100 and the Scotch Hatch and Zambrio not far behind. Raider Trinity Hart had a spectacu- Plains-Fanwood Raiders with 79. The “We knew there might not be too lar PR with a leap of 18-1.75 to take Highlanders totaled 126 points and much competition because other top honors in the long jump. Team- the Cranford Cougars took fifth with teams put their girls in other races, so mate Corinne Lyght took fourth with 54 points. our whole goal was to go out and go 1- a leap of 16-10.5. Blue Devil Sam David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times On Day 1, the Vikings had a total of 2-3 as a team. My plan was to go out Stravach won the javelin with a toss A REAL GOOD TIME TO CELEBRATE...The Blue Devils prapare to greet Chris Wagner as he heads toward home plate 92, followed by Westfield at 71 and and lead it from the beginning. I went of 101-0. Blue Devil Kylinn Kraemer after whacking a grand slam home run in the fifth inning of the UCT semifinal game against Union at Kean University. the Raiders at 41. Rahway led the out and tried to keep everybody as took third at 91-7, followed by Raid- Mountain Division with 82 points and close as possible then finish with ers Sarah Dill at 88-1 and Suzanne WAGNER WHACKS ‘GRAND SLAM’, ‘VALL’ 2 DOUBLES Cranford was fourth at 30. The Lady whatever I got left,” Jackler explained. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Blue Devils’ Bats Liven in 5th; Stop Union, 7-4, in UCT Semi

By DAVID B. CORBIN of the fifth inning when Chris Wagner scored twice in the bottom of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times crushed a grand slam home run over second inning when Stevie Barden Offensive spurts interrupted the the right field fence then Jake Vall- hopped an RBI single over first to strong performances of two fine start- Llobera followed with his second score Matt Manning, who walked, ing pitchers in the Union County Tour- double of the evening and scored on then Matt McIntyre (2-for-3, walk) nament (UCT) semifinal game be- Jon DeDomenico’s single to catapult slapped an RBI single to score Mike tween fourth-seeded Union and top- the Blue Devils from a 3-2 deficit to a Knapp, who had singled. seeded Westfield at Kean University 7-4 victory. In the meantime, Blue Devil pitcher in Union on May 11. The biggest and The first spurt of the game also Cory Hiltz was cruising along allow- deciding eruption came in the bottom came from the Blue Devils, who CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times LEADING A TIGHT PACK OF FOUR...Blue Devil Emma Jackler, No. 1, leads a pack of four competitors, Blue Devil Sarah Hacker, No. 2, Raider Sarah Greene, middle, and Blue Devil Brianna Hatch, after the first lap of the 1,600 meters. FRIEDMAN 3-HITTER; DiNIZO 2-RBI, 2B; STINES 4 RBI SPF Baseball Raiders Blast Colonia Via 10-run Rule, 12-1

By DAVID B. CORBIN twice, rapped a two-run single and an “Coach is always preaching up the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times RBI single and added an RBI middle, so I have gone back to a little Sudden impact from the Raiders’ groundout for four RBI. DiNizo lined bit of a shorter swing. I am just trying bats plus a commanding performance a two-run single, doubled off the left- to find the hole and the gap. Just from pitcher Jake Friedman set the centerfield fence and scored once. trying to do the little things,” Stines Colonia Patriots back on their heels in Sam Schetelich lashed an RBI single said. a way that they could never recover walked twice and scored all three The only Raider hits that were not resulting in a 12-1, four and one-half times. up the middle were Stines’ sizzling inning victory for the hosting Scotch “Like coach always says, ‘just hit two-run grounder that whizzed down Plains-Fanwood baseball team on the ball up the middle.’ Can’t get hurt the third baseline and Mike Dieu’s (2- May 11. there and I was trying to work basics. for-3, run) RBI triple down the right The 14-8 Raiders pounded out 13 For me, he was throwing me curveballs field line. hits, which included a pair of doubles the whole time, so I knew just sit back “It was a good day. Guys were and a triple, and the majority of the and drive it. And I think we did a swinging at good pitches and they hits were drilled right up the middle. really good job handling the fastball were aggressive on the pitches early Anthony DiNizo and Tyler Stines did and getting on him quick,” DiNizo in the count. Definitely hit a lot of a lot of damage Stines, who scored said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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By DAVID B. CORBIN RBI) singled twice, doubled and to Jocelyn Vega. Gardiner ceded a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times scored twice. Taylor Reitzel singled walk to Nyah Harmon but struck out Just one day after knocking off the twice, scored twice and had an RBI. the other three batters in the second. Governor Livingston Highlanders for Mia Markase (RBI) singled twice and Gardiner gave up a single to Olivia the second time this season, the scored twice. Dolan rapped a two-run Tirso in the third and a single to Cranford High School softball team double and Gardiner (RBI, run) Harmon in the fourth. unloaded all of its offensive might on singled twice in the first inning. Ava The Cougars’ merry-go-round of the Benedictine Academy Green Bees Manfra doubled in her one plate ap- runs in the first inning began with at Adams Field in Cranford on May 9. pearance but scored twice — once as Gardiner’s slashing single over first, The 9-6 Cougars scored nine runs in a pinch runner for Dolan. But the big followed by Gluck’s single past third the bottom of the first inning, added blast came from Grace O’Brien, who and Schwerdtfeger’s looping RBI one in the second and erupted for six lined a three-run home run in the third single over second. Dolan drilled her more in the third to grab a 16-0, three inning. two-run double to center and Reitzel and one-half inning shutout. “We don’t take any game lightly. ricocheted an RBI single off the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Obviously the mound performances We were going in expecting it to be a shortstop’s glove. Angelina Iosso LEADERS FROM THE START...Blue Devils Spencer Weigand, No. 3, and Matt Meusel, No. 4, leads the pack in the 1,600, of Brenna Dolan and Morrigan close game and everybody adjusted plopped an RBI single into shallow which includes Raider Brandon Garcia, just behind Weigand, at the Union County Conference Watchung Division race. Gardiner were on target. Dolan tossed to the pitcher very well. She’s a de- leftfield. Markase singled up the the first inning, striking out two Bees, cent pitcher. She had a very nice middle and Julia Lefano’s fly ball to WEIGAND WINS 1,600, FLEISCHER 3,200, CADET 400H while allowing two singles. Gardiner changeup. Their shortstop and third center was dropped. pitched the next three innings, yield- baseman were very good. They rattled With the bases loaded, Elizabeth ing just two singles and a walk, while us a little when they were at bat. We McCaffery tapped a grounder to the recording five strikeouts. adjusted and put our hits together,” second baseman, who opted to try to Raiders, Cougars Place Third Everyone in the Cougars’ lineup Cougar Head Coach Heather West get the force out at home but it was too played a role in the production. Sarah said. late. Gardiner followed with an in- Gluck rapped a double and a pair of In the Benedictine first inning, field RBI single, Gluck grounded an singles, while scoring twice and add- Dolan yielded a leadoff single to RBI single past first and In UCC Boys Division Track ing two RBI. Erin Schwerdtfeger (2 Yaselin Gonzalez and a one-out single CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

By DAVID B. CORBIN the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders McGlynn finishing fifth at 4:31.42. more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times took third at 84 and the Westfield Union Catholic Viking Krishna White Union Catholic captured the Blue Devils took fifth at 45. Rahway had a great showing to win the triple Watchung Division team title, while amassed 231 points in its victory, jump with a distance of 46-9.5. the Rahway Indians dominated the while the Cranford Cougars placed Although not running in the seeded Mountain Division at the Union third at 72.25. heat, Raider Justin Williams looked County Conference (UCC) boys track On Day 1, the Blue Devils chewed quite impressive winning his heat in & field championships held at Gover- up several team points in the 1,600 the 400 hurdles with a time of 59.04. nor Livingston (GL) High School in with Spencer Weigand crossing first “I think I did really good. I dropped Berkeley Heights on May 10-11. The with a time of 4:24.06, Matt Meusel my time down a second. I guess it was Viking boys had a total of 142, while finishing second at 4:26.37 and Will just my mentality. Today I took it more seriously and performed harder,” Williams said. Williams’ time was good enough to earn second place behind Linden’s Ugonna Ike who finished in 56.84. Raider Kyle Estivene took third at 59.31 and Blue Devil Nick Savorgiannakis finished sixth at 1:01.43. Williams’ next goal would be, “Probably a 57 because the lower I get I know I am improving. I run like a 52 in the 400, so I should be lower,” Williams said. Raider Jacob Leigh took second in the high jump with a PR clearance of 6-0. Leigh also finished third in the 100 dash at 11.16. Blue Devil Jeremy Kronheimer took third in the javelin David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a toss of 150-7. Raider Mike David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FINISHING SECOND IN THE 400 HURDLES...Raider Justin Williams won his Leegan took fifth at 143-11 and Blue OUT AT THIRD BASE...Cougar Bridget Dineen is tagged out by Green Bee third baseman Amie Vega in the third inning heat in the 400 hurdles and finished second overall at the UCC track meet. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 at Adams Field in Cranford on May 9. The Cougars defeated Benedictine, 16-0.

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Since coming to Westfield in 1983, Mellott got to be an early influence the 33rd time the Blue Devils won the Bill Mellott has spent every fall (35 of on a lot of outstanding players over the county meet in its 78-year history. them) coaching football, and every years. DEN TRIVIA ANSWER spring working with the track team. In “Yeah, there were a lot of great play- On May 5, 2007, Evan Shapiro (’08) addition, he’s put in more than two ers,” Mellott said. “But the two who pitched a perfect game against Sum- decades helping out with the indoor stand out would be (Brearley’s) Tony mit in the opening round of the Union track team. Siragusa and (WHS’s) Dave Brown, County Tournament. The right-hander But the grind finally got to him and, who both went on to play in the NFL.” needed only 69 pitches to retire 21 after recently turning 60, he decided to Very few high school players – even consecutive batters in a 6-0 victory. He step down from his position as fresh- the superstars – have “NFL talent.” struck out six and got 11 groundball Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times man football coach. He will continue as Some are good enough to continue outs. (Entire story available in The ENJOYING THEIR VICTORY ON SENIOR DAY...The Raider softball team shutout Rahway, 4-0, on Senior Day in Scotch an assistant track coach and as a PE playing in college. But for most, the Westfield Leader May 10, 2007 edi- Plains on May 11. teacher at Jefferson Elementary School. high school experience will be the end tion) Jay Cook, who starred on Mellott’s of the line, football-wise. Shapiro also has a couple of school 1998 freshman team, will replace him. “Seeing the freshmen improve and batting records – with 17 doubles in CARDENAS FANS 9, WALKS NONE; VENEZIA 2-FOR-2, RBI “I had played football for 12 years mature at the varsity level was always 2008, and a .469 career batting aver- and coached it for 38 more,” Mellott very satisfying,” Mellott said. age. That’s just ahead of the Murray said. “I felt that after 50 years on a Mellott coached track – indoor and brothers, Mike (’06) and A.J. (’11), football field that it was time. With outdoor – under Jack Martin, Greg who were at .468 and .461, respec- Raiders Shut Out Rahway, 4-0, teaching elementary physical educa- Gorski (another A.L.J. grad who also tively. tion, to keep up the energy level for the spent around 100 seasons coaching ON THIS DATE school day and then another two hours football and track in Westfield) and 1945: Jim Chambers pitched a no- on the field, it was getting harder to do. Chris Tafelski. hitter in a 10-0 win over Irvington Cap that with a start (practice) date in “With track the pace and intensity is Tech. For Fifth Straight Softball Win mid-August and a 45-minute ride home there, but not as quick and intense,” 1955: Bob List struck out 16 batters (Hillsborough), six days a week, it was Mellott said. “I coach high jump, long in seven innings during a 16-2 victory By ALEX LOWE standing. She struck out the side in the members. catching up with me. jump and triple jump, a smaller num- over Rahway. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fifth inning and navigated through the “I’m proud of my teammates this “At 60, things aren’t as easy as they ber of athletes. So you really have to 1965: The track ended Scotch Plains’ The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High only trouble she faced in the sixth year,” said senior Quinn Kekelis, who used to be.” focus on technique and conditioning 50-meet winning streak with a 58 2/3- School softball team defeated when Rahway (4-11) got runners to is headed for Rensselaer Polytechnical Mellott was a 1975 graduate of A.L. for these events.” 58 1/3 victory. WHS went 1-2-3 in the Rahway, 4-0, on Senior Day, May 9, second and third with just one out. Institute next year. “We are having Johnson in Clark, where he lettered in One person who Mellott impressed final event, the broad jump, behind in Scotch Plains. Senior right hander Cardenas retired Indian batters Isabel some success now but we’ve always football and track. “The only year that is the 2017 New Jersey Football Coach Pete Mavraganis, Bruce Wallace and Zoe Cardenas scattered four hits and Elliot and Kayla Blakney on infield remained positive throughout our I played against a Westfield team was of the Year. Carl Ozimek. struck out nine batters and walked years together even when things my freshman year,” he said, “and we popups to end the threat. Cardenas “I never had to worry about what AROUND THIS DATE none in a complete game shutout. The retired the side in order in the seventh weren’t going well for us as record got beat 33-0.” He later played college was going on with Billy and our fresh- May 15, 1973: Jeff Torborg caught win was the Raiders’ fifth straight and football at West Liberty (W.Va.) State, man coaches,” DeSarno said. “Their the first of Nolan Ryan’s seven career to end the game. wise.” evened their season mark at 9-9, while Venezia went 2-for-2 with an RBI Scotch Plains-Fanwood players are and then began his teaching and coach- teams were always well coached and no-hitters as the California Angels beat solidifying their position with the state ing career at David Brearley in the kids always carried themselves with Kansas City 3-0. to lead the Raider attack. The post hopeful that their journey as Raiders Kenilworth in 1980. class and pride. He coached the line May 15, 1992: The boys lacrosse playoff seedings about to be an- game featured a tribute to five Raider still has a few miles ahead of it in the When Mellott joined the WHS foot- and called the defense through my team outlasted Hunterdon Central 7-6 nounced. senior players as the team celebrated upcoming state playoffs. ball staff in 1983, it was the first year years ... and we’ve had some pretty in five overtimes, winning on Matt “We should be in the 11 or 12 Senior Day. Zoe Cardenas, Sarah “It is really nice to be doing well in of the post-Gary Kehler era. Dick good linemen and some pretty good Connell’s goal. range,” said Scotch Plains-Fanwood McEvoy, Angie DiGiacomo, Quinn our senor seasons,” said Angie Zimmer was the head coach and the defenses come through WHS.” May 16, 1943: Frank Santy pitched Head Coach Jess Hulnik. “Zoe was Kekelis and Bridget Wallden were DiGiacomo who will attend Old Do- other assistants included Bob Brewster, THIS AND THAT a one-hitter as the Westfield Hawks really dialed in today. This was one of given yellow roses by the coaches and minion. “Today wasn’t our best game Ron Barner, Larry Dubiel and Steve The baseball team faced Gov. opened the Union County League sea- her best performances of the season.” teammates. but we took advantage of opportuni- Bodmer. Mellott also coached on the Livingston (Berkeley Heights to old- son with a 2-0 win over the Elizabeth Cardenas picked a great day to show “The yellow are symbolic because ties and did what we needed to do to staffs of Ed Tranchina, Jim Benedict timers) on Monday night (weather North Ends at Tamaques #2. off her best stuff. The hard throwing they remind us of the sun,” explained get the win. That is something that you and Jim DeSarno. permitting) in the title game of the May 18, 1961: Tony Reid pitched righty struck out her 100th career Coach Hulnik. “For these girls the need to do against really good teams. He was a varsity assistant until 1993, Union County Tournament. It’s the his fourth shutout of the season, 6-0 batter in the third inning before a flowers represent the sunrise as they When I look at the states I don’t see any when he asked to be reassigned to the third time they’ve met in a UCT final, over Scotch Plains, with an 11-strikeout crowd assembled to honor graduat- start new journeys.” reason why we can’t go far.” freshman team. Mellott wanted to spend with WHS winning in 1996 (7-0) and five-hitter. ing Raider seniors. he players posed for photos with Rahway 000 000 0 0 more time with his wife Barbara and 2014 (5-3). The Blue Devils were seek- May 18, 1977: The baseball team “It means a lot to me to reach that teammates, coaches and family Sc Pl-Fanwood 011 200 x 4 their two kids, Allison (now 28) and ing their 16th county championship, beat Scotch Plains and its ace Ed Reilly milestone,” said Cardenas, who will Willy (now 26). “Maybe not being home and 12th under coach Bob Brewster. 10-2 in the Union County Tournament attend William Patterson next year. “It six days a week for 10 months a year On May 8, Gov. Livingston belted semifinals. Two-run singles by Kurt has been a special season for us really helped our longevity,” Mellott joked. six (that’s not a typo) home runs in an Stock and Larry Cohen keyed an eight- in that we are starting to click as a team When you do something you care 11-1 win over WHS. One of those run sixth inning. toward the end of the year. This has passionately about for 35 years, there dingers was by junior Drew Compton, May 18, 1991: Matt Connell scored always been a really close-knit group are plenty of things to look back on, the son of former WHS footballer Chris eight goals in a lacrosse win over Co- and we are finally starting to play like plenty of memories. Compton (’79). lumbia. we are capable of playing as a team. “My best memory is just coming to The boys lacrosse team dominated The Raiders struck first, scoring a Westfield, and being able to coach Princeton, 17-1, on Saturday, thanks Who Is This Man? run in the bottom of the second in- football in such a storied program,” to FOGO specialists Matt Angelo and ning. Hannah Lyman got things started Mellott said. “I came to Westfield hav- Jack Sharkey. Angelo also scored his with a single past third base. Cardenas ing been on the staff at Brearley, which first goal when he did not GO (get off). followed, dropping a bloop single won a state championship on the Group The Devils came within a late goal of into center. Both runners stole second 1 level. It was exciting to move up to a rare shutout, which would’ve been and third, setting the stage for Amanda the challenge of the Group 4 level.” just the 12th in the program’s 41-year Venezia to break the scoreless tie. Among his career football highlights history, the most recent coming against Venezia delivered a sac fly to center at WHS are the 1998 state final at Ridge in 2015. that scored Lyman from third base. Giants Stadium against Morristown; George Snell carded a 74, finishing Cardenas was thrown out at third base being around the state championship second in a playoff for medalist, while team of 2015 (he coached most of them Sean Taylor, John Humiston and Jason resulting in a double play. It was a as freshmen in 2012); and the varsity’s Lee all fired 77s as WHS scored a meet high cost to pay for the single run but current 37-game winning streak. record 305 while winning last Thursday’s with Cardenas pitching effectively, it Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mellott knows about streaky feel- Union County Golf Tournament. It was was more than enough. ENJOYING RAIDER SENIOR DAY...The Raider softball seniors enjoyed Se- ings. He and longtime co-coach Joe The Raiders added to the lead in the nior Day on May 11 with a victory over Rahway. Pictured, left to right, are: Angie Marino had back-to-back unbeaten Support Local Journalism third inning. Senior Bridget Wallden DiGiacomo, Sarah McEvoy, Quinn Kekelis, Bridget Wallden and Zoe Cardenas. freshman teams in 2007 and 2008. They led off with a walk and advanced to were the backbone of the 2010 and third with two outs. 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She had a staff, we try to instill in the girls. run to the Cougars’ total when Reitzel very nice double. Played well at sec- Never take a team lightly. Never get singled and scored when Markase’s ond base. I was happy that she got the too big. Never get too small. Stay lofty fly ball to leftfield was mis- start today,” Coach West said. right in the middle.” handled. Coach West did offer words of cau- Benedictine 000 0 0 The Cougars’ six-run third inning tion to her team after the rout of Cranford 916 x 15 began with a leadoff walk to McCaffery. The best catch of the afternoon was next when Green Bee shortstop Tirso made a diving grab of Gardiner’s popup on the foul side of third base. Gluck lined an RBI double, then Schwerdtfeger baffled the short- stop and third baseman with her arc- ing popup into shallow left. O’Brien stepped to the plate and hammered her three-run to make the score 14-0. “I was very proud of her. She struggled in the beginning of the sea- son, so it was nice when she gets the chance to come in and take the ball deep because that’s what I know she can do,” Coach West said of O’Brien. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times With the bases empty, Manfra GETTING TO SECOND BASE IN TIME...Blue Devils Jon DeDomenico, No. 7, slides into second base in the fifth inning drilled a double to left and scored on of the UCT semifinal game against Union at Kean University. Markase’s bouncing single past short. Bridget Dineen wiggled a single in the same direction then McCaffery David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times brought in the final run with a single PLOWING INTO THIRD BASE...Cougar Taylor Reitzel plows into third base in Blue Devils’ Bats Liven; Stop Union in UCT, 7-4 to left. the second inning in the game against the Benedictine Green Bees. The Cougars defeated Benedictine, 16-0, at Adams Field in Cranford CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 In the recent victory over the GL Highlanders, Dolan was quite effec- ing just a single in the first inning and ter (Sanborn) in a scoreless fifth in- ceding a one-out walk to Sanborn and tive on the mound as she was in the a triple in the third inning, both off the ning then when he walked the leadoff a single to Jalen Bryant. After striking first victory. High School Sport Shorts: bat of Farmer Andrew Sanborn, but batter in the sixth, he was replaced by out the next batter, Russo hit a batter “Brenna beat them twice. She did a he ran into control trouble in the Dan Russo, who retired the next three to load the bases then Zach Fernandez great job on the mound both times. Cougar Laxers Lick fourth. After walking the first two batters. hacked an RBI single to left and rep- Brenna had 11 strikeouts. Hit a few Blue Devil Boys Rout Union batters, Mike Velez and Jerry As his catcher, Vall-Llobera de- resented the go-ahead run. Fortunately batters but she’s been doing very well Lakeland Boys, 9-4 Princeton Laxers, 17-1 Gamone, Hiltz struck out the next scribed Hiltz’s performance Russo got the final batter to ground for us. I am proud of her,” said Coach Cole Blazek netted three goals and two batters then walked Anthony “When me and Cory are on, me and out to second. West, who added. “The defense is an assist and scooped five ground Devon McLane fired in four goals Farinha to load the bases. Designated Cory are on. When he starts throwing “He [Hiltz] struck out 10 also really doing their job and that’s huge. balls to lead the visiting 10-6 Cranford and added five assists and Jake hitter Gio Zuena stepped to the plate well and I start feeling it, it’s hard to against Dayton in the county tourna- That’s definitely a positive.” High School boys lacrosse team past Engelke netted three goals and three and delivered a three-run triple over stop. I think he was just starting to get ment but today in the fifth inning, The Cougars’ bats were also leav- Lakeland, 9-4, on May 12. Dante assists to lead the visiting 10-5 the head of Barden in center to give tired a little bit. I could see in the way whatever it was, he just lost the strike ing a positive mark. Gluck went 2- Cassaro had two goals and two as- Westfield High School boys lacrosse the Farmers a 3-2 lead. he was throwing and the way the ball zone. All the sudden his pitch count for-3, scored twice and had an RBI. sists, Conor Halpin had two goals, an team to a 17-1 rout of Princeton on Interestingly, by the end of four was coming out of his hands but he went up real fast and, frankly, the only Dolan had a two-run single, assist and eight ground balls, Hunter May 12. Matt Rittendale put in three innings, Hiltz had recorded 10 got through it,” Vall-Llobera said. pitcher we had was Danny Russo and McCaffery singled and scored once Brogan scored twice and Jack Callan goals and had an assist, while Jake strikeouts. Although still struggling, With a 7-3 lead, Russo made it he did a nice job for us. A couple and Markase had an RBI single. added an assist. Goalkeeper Phil Wornow and Nicky Bond each netted Hiltz recovered walking just one bat- interesting in the seventh, however, walks that could hurt us but he’s a “We faced two different pitchers Marotta made eight saves. two goals and an assist. Matt Angelo competitor,” Blue Devil Head Coach won 11 of 12 faceoffs. against them. We haven’t seen [Jamie] Cranford 2 3 3 1 9 Bob Brewster said. Belfer yet. It took us one time through Lakeland 1 1 0 2 4 Westfield 8 2 2 5 17 The Blue Devil fifth began with the lineup to really adjust to what she Princeton 0 0 1 0 1 McIntyre lining a single over second. was throwing but the girls adjusted Highlanders Bomb Andrew Caminiti singled to left and well, listened to the coaching staff Softball Blue Devils Jake Lerie was awarded first on a and started hitting the ball very well,” Blue Devil Nine, 11-1 catcher’s interference call to load the Coach West pointed out. Nip Colonia, 3-2, in 8 bases. Wagner dug in and hammered The Governor Livingston High- Angelina Iosso also had a key RBI landers took advantage of the rarified Julia Romano (3-for-4, double) CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 double in the game. air up on “The Hill” and whacked six blasted a two-run home run with Gen home runs en route to an 11-1, five- Howell aboard in the top of the eighth inning bombing of the Westfield Blue inning then the softball Blue Devils Union County Senior 60+ Devils in Berkeley Heights on May 8. held the Patriots to just one run in the Dan Serretti gave the 13-7 Blue Dev- bottom of the inning to come home ils nightmares with three home runs with a 3-2 victory in Colonia on May Softball League Standings: and four RBI. Drew Compton (3-for- 8. Michaela Hobson went 2-for-4 and 3, 4 runs), Stephen Reid (4-for-4, 3 Julia Gagliardi had an RBI double for 60+ A DIVISION: on in the 7th when Yogi’s left two RBI) and Chris Buono each hit a the 11-10 Blue Devils. Bridget Hyland TEAM W L Boys on base as the final out was home run. Three was a big number for and Erica Lawrence each singled. Kilkenny House 5 0 pitcher John Grill, who struck out Yogi’s Boys 4 1 tallied. Bill Vanderstreet and John Hyland recorded nine strikeouts and American Legion 3 2 McLaughlin (3 hits each) led three, walked three and allowed three allowed three hits in seven innings on Courtesy of Blossom Gao Liberty Lighting Group 3 2 Kilkenny. The Boys were led by Mark hits to pick up his third victory. Jake the mound. WINNING A BASEBALL GAME...Team Giants of Westfield Baseball Interna- Awnings Galore 2 3 Mariski (3H, 4R), Tom Straniero (3H, Vall-Llobera went 2-for-2 for the Blue Westfield 000 010 02 3 Colonia 000 001 01 2 tional League got their first win of the season 12-9 at Gumbert Field 3 on May 7. 60+ B DIVISION: 3B, 2R), Joe Massimino (3H) and Devils. Pictured, left to right, are: front row kneeling; Tyler Bradley, Dylan Sontz, Alex TEAM W L Dennis Watson (3H, 2R). Linsen, Garrett Gao, Evan Bauer, Ben Epstein, Liam Concha and Eric Swiat; Cranford VFW 4 2 Liberty Lighting 13, Avengers 12 middle row, Sloan Dossin, Jacob Adler, Noah Rubenstein, Evan Swiat and Avengers 2 3 Liberty plated 6 runs in the first Union County Senior 50+ Addison Ferguson; back row, Coaches Sontz, Epstein, Gao, Swiat and Bradley. Creative Industries Too 0 5 inning. Rick Regenthal’s bases-loaded Missing from the picture is player Milan Lustig. DeBellis Associates 0 5 double accounted for 3 RBI. Mike Softball League Standings: Park MS Holds First Newcomb Tournament Avengers 13, DeBellis 8 Guatta moved Regenthal to third with With the game tied 3-3 in the 4th, a single and Harry Semple smacked a 50+ A DIVISION: Cortes (3-for-3, HR), Fred Marchev the Avengers scored 5 runs to take the Park Middle School in Scotch Plains United States, after basketball. two-run double. Mike Guatta was 3- TEAM W L (HR), Arardio Calderon, Vinnie lead for good. Steve Falco (3-for-3, for-3 hits. The Avengers scored 5 runs Deegan Roofing 5 0 held it first ever fifth-grade Newcomb This game is a recess favorite and Joe Max Telecom 3 2 Cordaro and Keith McDede (2 hits HR), Moe Fernandez (3-for-3), and in the 5th inning and had the tying run each) led Bad Brains. Tournament. Newcomb is a game simi- enjoyed widely in elementary schools Anthony Abbaleo, Geno Raisley, Linwood Inn 2 3 on base in their last at-bat but came up Phenomenal Boyz 2 3 Deegan 25, Garwood Metal 7 lar to volleyball, but instead of bump, and physical education classes. Two Steve Landau and Sal Iannaconne set/spike, players catch and throw the students from Mrs. Vargas’ class, a run short. Steve Falco (3-for-3), and Pitcher Doug Fischer (3-for-3, 4 (pair of hits each) led the Avengers. Leo DiGuilio, Bill Moore and Bob 50+ B DIVISION: ball over the net. Each play begins Samantha Friscia and Victoria Gain, TEAM W L RBI), Marty Marks (3H, 2B, 3B, 4 Cranford VFW 15, Creative Too 11 Hoffman (2 hits each) led the Aveng- RBI), Tom Baldowski (3H, RBI) led with a serve and black basketball court decided to organize this event. All 11 Cranford VFW2 tied the score, 3- Roselle American Legion 5 0 ers. Contact Lens & Vision 3 1 Deegan. Moe Fernandez (2 hits, 3b, 2 lines are the boundaries. The game is fifth-grade classes participated in the 3, in the bottom of the second when significant because it was invented by tournament where Mrs. Riggi’s class Cranford VFW 22, DeBellis 17 Cranford VFW 3 2 RBI), Don Montefusco (3 RBI), Ron Bill Hinkle singled, followed by back- Riverside Inn 3 2 a woman and became the second team emerged victorious to claim the title Vic Trindade (4-for-4, Grand Slam Kulik (3 hits) led Garwood Metal. to-back triples by Gerard McDermott HR, 8 RBI, 3 runs) led the Cranford Garwood Metal 2 3 sport to be played by women in the of Newcomb champs. Advanced Financial 1 3 Linda’s #2 22, AJ Jersey 12 and Gary Schaller. Creative tied the crew. Also hitting for the VFW were Mike Smith (2 triples), Lester score, 6-6, in the fourth but Cranford Dave Drechsel (triple, 3rd HR on the 50+ C DIVISION: Reddick and Eddie Ingram (4 hits answered with 3 runs: Lou Koehler season), Ken Murray (triple), Tom TEAM W L Linda’s Driftwood Bar 2 2 each), and Frank Soto (HR) led singled, Tom Rutkowski tripled, Rutkowski (double), Charlie Linda’s. George Merlo singled Rutkowski in, AJ Jersey 2 4 Wischusen (3 RBI), George Merlo Bad Brains 1 4 Deegan Roofing 15, JoeMax 9 and Dave Drechsel doubled. In the (3-for-4, 4 runs) and new addition, Conair 0 5 The Roofers roared back to score fifth, Drechsel capped a 6-run with a David Woodruff (4-for-4, 5 runs) led 15 unanswered runs. Pitcher Peter three-run blast, his second HR of the the Vets. Riverside 20, Cranford VFW 4 Pitcher Mario Fastiggi (5 RBI), Appolito (3-for-3), Mike Juchnik (4- season. Solo homeruns by Schaller Kilkenny 11, American Legion 1 for-4), John Garced and Tom and Ken Murray added to the Cranford Kilkenny House ace Rich Kovach John McClung and Mark Merriman (3 RBI each) led Riverside. Carl Baldowski (3 hits each), Ricky totals. pitched a shutout until the seventh McMahon (3-run HR in 6th) led the American Legion 12, Awnings 9 inning. Kilkenny House led 3-0 after Gamba (3 hits) and Jerry Veglia (2 hits) led Cranford. Deeganators. JoeMax had 2-hit games Harry Streep took the mound for the second inning and exploded for from Steve Tansey, Dave Eckert, the Legion that was led on offense by eight runs in the seventh inning. Roselle A.L. 21, Adv. Financial 14 Ed Kushner and Hector Munoz (4 Bruce Evans, Pete Costello and Al Ray Pelesko, Johnny Amato and Ed Kilkenny House was led by Bill Genova. Kushner all with 3 hits. Hillyer who went 3-for-3. The hits each), Joe Caliguari and Harold Zayas (2 doubles each), Gene Riverside Inn 17, Adv. Financial 2 Kilkenny 19, Yogi’s Boys 18 Legion’s lone highlight came in the Riverside was led by Jimmy Kilkenny, down 17-11 in the bot- fifth on defense when Johnny Amato Antonucci, Jeff Baier and Ed Lubas (3 hits each) led Roselle. Dave Massarelli and John Llano (3 hits, 3 Students at Park Middle School enjoy the Newcomb Games tom of the 6th, scored 8 runs and held initiated a triple play. Grandmaison (3 hits, HR), Vic RBI), Rich Polonitza, Paul Newton Trindade, Dave Kirsch and Tom and Paul McClung (3 hits apiece), 5X National Colandro (3 hits each) led Financial. pitcher Paul Newton led Riverside. HS Coach Of The Year: Phenomenal Boyz 16, Conair 2 Billy Hillyer led AF with 2 hits. David Hankerson (4 hits), Lamont Contact Lens 21, Garwood Metal 6 3X USA Today, Pitcher Steve Wieczerak (no walks), 2X Naismith, Drapers, Ron Freeman, Marion Hudson and Jimmy Jiminez (3 hits excellent infield defense from Pete 1X Max Preps, 2X ESPN Byer, Ken Zierler, Allen Gross and '18, '13, '11, '09 each), Roy Melvin (HR) led Phenom. Contact Lens 18, Linda’s #2 9 Timmy Walsh, offensively Scottie 4 National HS Dr. Joe DeRosa (spectacular catch, Cohen and Walsh (4 hits each), Zierler (3 hits, 2B, 3B), Byer (clutch, 2-out Championships 4-for-4), clutch hitting from Dr. Jeff Balish and Bobby Beiner, pitcher hitting) led Contact. Bobby D’Meo '18, '15, '14, '13 Steve “Warren Spahn” Wieczerak, (3 hits), Greg Hartnett and Moe George Merlo and Kenny Zierler (3 Fernandez (2 hits apiece), Bob Greco hits each) led Contact. (triple, 3 RBI) led Garwood. JoeMax 15, Linwood Inn 9 Cranford VFW 19, Conair 3 Joe Max led quickly 8-0 before Robert La Conti (3 hits, 4 RBI), Linwood tied the score 9-9 after the Carl Gamba (3 hits, HR), Jerry Veglia top of the fifth. Pitcher Howard Bialos (unassisted double play) and Frank then shut down the Barmen offense. Verducci (3 hits each), pitcher Chris Don Miller (3-for-3, 4 RBI), and John Kaminski led Cranford. Segledi (2 HRs) led Joemax. Joe Linwood 16, Bad Brains 13 Sarica, Slope Rzewuski, Campy Slope Rzewuski (4 hits), Brian Camporeale, Rich Johns and Jeff Latham and Rich Johns (3 knocks Villani (3 hits each), Brian Schaefer each), Mac Kowaleski, Jack Helfrich, (2 hits) led Linwood. Josh Moore, Mike DiRienzo, Glenn AJ Jersey 21, Bad Brains 11 Anderson and Brian Schaefer (2 hits Dave Ciarrocca, Kevin Price and each) led Linwood. Fred Marchev, Alan Dente (all HRs), Greg Hobson Adam Buchsbaum and Keith McDede (4 hits), Mark Marotta (3 HRs, 8 RBI, (3 hits apiece), Diego Elliot (4 RBI), threw runner out at home), infielders Vinnie Cordaro, Ken Zeidner, Jose Mike Blancato and Chuck Serafin Coates, Joe Kenny and Mike Uhl (2 (numerous fine plays) led AJ. Jose hits each) led BB. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 17, 2018 Page 15 Raiders, Cougars Place 3rd at UCC Boys Track CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Devil Connor Hatch was sixth at 136- triple jump with a distance of 39-10. ond in the 200 at 22.41 and Ian Celardo 6. Blue Devil Jake Salter finished Josh Cadet crossed first in the 100 took second in the pole vault with a sixth in the 400 at 50.43. dash with a time of 11.06. Cougar height of 11-0, while Tyler Dvorin Cougars Josiah and Josh Cadet Elijah Arroyo finished third at 11.53 placed sixth at 10-6. Leigh also took sparkled in the Mountain Division. and Rickemdel Phanor finished sixth fourth in the long jump with a dis- Even before the race, Josiah Cadet at 11.69. Cougar Jake Bradford tied tance of 21-4.5 but Summit’s Dorian had reason to be happy having just for third in the high jump with a height Jackson had a spectacular leap of 22- received his championship ring for of 5-3. Cougar Liam Lynch finished 8.5 to seize first. his state winning time of 54.51 in the fifth in the 1,600 at 4:47.09. Cougar Raiders Estivene at 14.81 and 400 hurdles. Mike Conrad took fifth in the discus Dhvanil Nanshah at 16.02 placed 2-5 “That’s really exciting because I with a toss of 100-11. in the 110-hurdles. Estevene, Justin never had a championship track ring. On Day 2, even though he had the Sanders, Noah Samms and Max Toll I have a football one but with the track best qualifying time of 14.87 in the took third in the 4x400 at 3:28.09 and ring, I feel good because this is my 110-hurdles, Josiah Cadet finished Blue Devils Jackson O’Brien, Rob main sport that I am going to college second in the finals with a time of Brown, Will Surks and Cooper for,” Cadet said. 15.14. Josh and Josiah Cadet finished Brennan finished fifth at 3:34.98.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COLLISION AT HOME PLATE...Highlander Stephen Reid collides with Blue Devil catcher Jake Vall-Llobera in the first inning of the Union County Tournament championship game at Kean University on May 14. The Highlanders won 6-2. ‘VALL’, WAGNER RBI; GL’S GONELLI TOSSES 5 HITTER Highlanders Topple Blue Devils For UCT Baseball Crown, 6-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN walking none and striking out four to Kean in 2011, and in 2010, Cranford Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times up his record to 5-0. edged Westfield, 6-5, for the crown. Very familiar uniforms appeared Westfield may have come in as the In this 2018 UCT title clash, High- on the turf at Kean University in Union top seed but the Highlanders came in lander leadoff hitter Dan Serretti on May 14 to decide which team as one of the hottest teams in the state hopped a single to right field, stole would emerge as the Union County rolling with a 16 game winning streak. second base and advanced to third on Tournament (UCT) high school base- Their two losses were to Scotch Plains- a wild pitch. Stephen Reid drew a ball champion. Jack Pedicini lined an Fanwood, 6-5, in their season’s sec- one-out walk and when Carlone threw RBI single in the top of the sixth ond game and to Westfield, 8-7, on another ball into the dirt, Serretti David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times inning to snap a 2-2 deadlock then April 10. Two days later the High- scored. Gonelli was hit-by-a-pitch. CAPTURING FIRST IN THE 100...Cougar Josh Cadet, right, captured first in the 100 meters at the Union County Will Jennings drilled a two-run single landers wound up in a 4-4 tie with the Tyler McCulloch (2-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 Conference Mountain Division Championship held at Governor Livingston High School on May 11. in the seventh to earn the third-seeded Cranford Cougars. From that point runs) slashed an RBI single to right, Governor Livingston Highlanders a onward, it has been full speed ahead. scoring Reid, who collided with Even tough Cadet easily won his 2-3 in the 200 with respective times of Brennan also finished sixth in the 800 6-2 victory over the top-seeded As to the familiar uniforms, since catcher Jake Vall-Llobera, jarring the Mountain Division 400 hurdle event 22.4 and 22.54 and Arroyo finished at 2:00.99. Blue Devil Tim Alliegro Westfield Blue Devils for their sec- 2010 the Blue Devils have appeared in ball loose. Gonelli’s pinch runner with a meet-best time of 55.86, he had sixth at 23.39. Arroyo took fifth in the took fifth in the shot put with a shove ond UCT crown. six UCT finals, winning three, and the Dylan Verschleiser saw an opportu- a quite different feeling. long jump with a distance of 19-3.75. of 45-9 and Bennie Buontempo took For the first six innings, the game Highlanders have appeared in five. nity and attempted to score but Carlone “It didn’t feel good at all. When I Cougar Jake Bradford placed third sixth in the discus at 124-6. was a pitchers’ duel between High- Westfield defeated Cranford last year, recovered the ball and tossed to Vall- ran the 54, I felt good. Today I felt a in the javelin with a toss of 131-11 lander lefthander DJ Gonelli and Blue 6-3, for their 15th UCT title and the Llobera to record the out. little off, especially on the first hurdle. and Ryan Aszklar was sixth in the shot Support Local Journalism Devil Mike Carlone. Each pitcher Highlanders, who defeated Westfield, In the Westfield first, Matt McIntyre After that, I was just off the whole put with a shove of 39-1.5. Phanor, yielded two runs in the first inning but 4-3, in nine innings in the 2016 semifi- slapped a leadoff single past first but race,” Cadet revealed. Griffin Dowd, Dane Hagstrom and then tossed shutout ball until the streak nals, went on to win their first title with a few pitches later, Gonelli caught Perhaps the lack of intense compe- Matt Maggio finished sixth in the was cracked in the sixth. Carlone, a 3-2 win over Scotch Plains-Fanwood. him with too much of a lead resulting tition had something to do with it. 4x400 at 3:48.52. who was relieved by Dan Russo with Cranford beat GL, 3-1, in 2015 and in a rundown and a putout. Andrew “When I was at Penn [Relays], I had For the Watchung boys, Raider Ben two outs in the seventh, recorded four Westfield beat GL, 5-3, in 2014. Caminiti punched a one-out single to the competition. It kept me going. Here Fleischer won the 3,200 with a time of strikeouts, while allowing eight hits, Cranford won, 8-0, over the Blue Dev- right and Jake Lerie reached base there isn’t that much competition, so I 9:41.89. Blue Devils Kevin Yucetepe four walks — one intentional — and ils in 2013. Westfield rapped Union, safely when shortstop Dan Serretti don’t do as good,” Cadet said. at 9:51.38 and Will Loggia at 9:52.17 goleader.com/subscribe a hit batter. Gonelli remained in con- 13-1, at Williams Field in Elizabeth in slipped after fielding his grounder. Josiah also finished third in the finished 3-4. Raider Leigh took sec- trol and allowed just five hits, while 2012. Cranford topped GL, 14-1, at CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Chris Wagner (2-for-3) then yanked both advanced on a wild pitch. Reid “No better way to go out as a se- an RBI single to right then Vall- was intentionally walked. McCulloch nior. That’s all we have been trying to Llobera (1-for-2) lofted an RBI sacri- wiggled a two-out infield RBI single do the whole year. We are rolling fice fly to right. and Jennings lined his two-run single right now, got a big win streak and we Highlander Jennings made a leap- to left. are looking to take it into states, just ing grab in right field and third “First three at-bats I couldn’t really keep the momentum up,” Jennings baseman Andrew Compton converted find my swing. I felt a little uncom- expressed. a diving smother to a putout at first to fortable in the box playing at Kean. With a 20-2-1 record, the High- keep the Blue Devils off the It’s so much different than our field. landers obviously have additional tal- scoreboard in the third inning. In the Bigger park! The last time I wasn’t ent on the mound. fourth inning, Jennings chased down trying to do too much. Trying to find “The staff that we got this year is Wagner’s leadoff long fly ball to cen- some green. Luckily I found a hit. I unbelievable. That was our big con- ter then after Vall-Llobera slashed a was hoping a fastball, got one and did cern coming into the year, the inexpe- single to left, Matt Manning rapped a something with it and got two RBIs,” rience. But guys really stepped up, quick liner back to the mound and Jennings explained. especially Liam [Hulburt] and Ryan Gonelli fired to first to double up the Gonelli retired three of the final [Monroy]. I couldn’t be more proud runner. four Blue Devil batters in the seventh of them as my friends and pitchers in In the GL fifth, Ryan Davey (2-for- to seal the victory. general. Even the younger guys filled 3) laid down a leadoff bunt single and “I started off pretty rough. They are into their rolls, especially Ethan Saia stole second. Carlone got the next a good hitting team, so anything I put and Ryan Davey,” Gonelli said. two batters out then Reid scorched a near the zone, they are going to put a After a few more regular-season low liner to center but Stevie Barden bat on it, especially Wagner. He can games, the state sectional tournament made a spectacular, run-saving, slid- really hit. I just looked to hit my will be in their sites. ing snag for the third out. spots, take it pitch-by-pitch. Keep it “We are just here to take it game-by- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The GL sixth began with a groundout focused on that,” Gonelli explained. game because that’s our motto this FINISHING NECK-AND-NECK...Raiders Imani Rivers, left, and Trinity Hart finish neck-and-neck in their heat at the to second then McCulloch’s grounder As to how he attempted to handle year. We don’t want to get too ahead of Union County Conference Watchung Division Championships at Governor Livingston High School on May 10. to third resulted in a throwing error. Wagner and Vall-Llobera, Gonelli cau- ourselves. We know we have a nice After Jennings flew out to left, Pedicini tioned, “You definitely have to be a lot win streak going but were are going to poked an RBI single to left to snap the more careful, especially with Wagner. focus on [AL] Johnson, which we have Blue Devils 2nd, Raiders 3rd at UCC Girls Track 2-2 tie. Wagner yanked a two-out single He’s really a complete hitter. He can tomorrow and the other game that will in the Westfield sixth but was left hit anything. I threw a fastball away come along,” Gonelli answered. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 stranded. and he still pulled it deep and Will “That’s the ultimate goal. No other Jackson at 87-7 and Blue Devil sixth with a distance of 15-8. Dashiell was fifth at 32.55. The three runs of insurance was [Jennings] made a nice catch. Then I way to end the season like that, espe- Bekah Dayon at 86-9. Stravach also ALJ Crusader Lindsay Hofschneider Blue Devil Lauren Triarsi finished delivered for the Highlanders in the threw him a curveball and he ripped it cially as a senior. We got a great group took second in the discus with a PR crossed first in the 1,600 with a 5:23.86 fourth in the 100 hurdles at 15.89. seventh. Davey plopped a single into for a single. Vall-Llobera can go the of guys, a lot of seniors. Our team is toss of 100-5. time. Cougar Lindsay Aschmies fin- Raiders Amanda Logie at 2:24.12 shallow right and his pinch runner other way and also pull down the right real close this year,” Jennings said. Blue Devil Leah Norton won the ished fifth at 5:27.01. Cougar Char- and Greene at 2:26.09 finished 4-5 in Ethan Saia advanced to second on a field line. So you got to be careful with Gov. Livingston 200 001 3 6 pole vault with a height of 9-0, fol- lotte VanWhy took third in the 400 the 800, while Blue Devil Isabel pitch in the dirt. Compton walked and anything you throw to them.” Westfield 200 000 0 2 lowed by Raider Imani Rivers also at hurdles with a time of 1:10.43. Cou- Baufarah finished sixth at 2:30.57. 9-0 and Blue Devil Olivia Mueller at gars Amanda Hogan at 1:12.28 and For the Mountain Division girls, 8-6. The UC Vikings took 1-2 in the Tumbokon at 1:12.32 finished 5-6. Cougar Knapp finished second in the 400 hurdles and Blue Devils Julia On Day 2, Blue Devils Mia Melao 100 hurdles with a time of 16.2 and Csorba at 1:06.2 and Katie Hamilton crossed second in the 3,200 with a PR tied for fourth with a clearance of 4- at 1:06.5 finished 3-4. Lyght finished time of 11:30.55 followed by Grace 8 in the high jump that was swept 1- fifth in the 100 dash at 12.67 and also Morgan at 11:41.3 (PR). Caroline 2-3 by ALJ Crusaders Carly Tarantino finished sixth in the 400 at 1:00.98. Collins finished fifth with a PR (5-2), Jenna Wiese (5-2) and Natalia For the Mountain Division girls, 11:42.43. Jackler, Jamie DeDea, Tani Torres (5-0), respectively. Cougar GL Highlander Lauren Saifi won the Horton and Katie Hamilton finished Aschmies took sixth at 4-8. Cougars pole vault with a clearance of 12-0 second in the 4x400 with a PR 4:01.98. VanWhy placed third in the triple (best in meet), while Cougars Leah Raiders Hart, Logie, Kerri McNeely jump with a distance of 31-5.75 and Filimonczuk and Hannah Capone and Sofia Dietze took sixth at 4:12.99. Abigail Chang took sixth at 30-10.5. both at 9-0 placed 2-5 (placement Raiders Anina and Che Dashiell Aschmies finished fifth in the 800 determined by misses). AL Johnson’s placed 2-3, respectively, in the high at 2:25.7 and Sam Romito took sixth Natalya Torres won the long jump jump with heights of 5-0. Anina in the javelin with a toss of 77-4, with a leap of 17-1.5, followed closely Dashiell also took second in the triple Cougars Hogan, Laurel Teel, Jamie by Cougar Sasha Knapp with a PR jump at 33-3.25, followed by Raider Hendrzak and Caroline Bush finished 17-1. Cougar Cielo Tumbokon placed Abbe-Gayle Burton at 33-2. Che sixth in the 4x400 at 4:35.37. The Proven Professional

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 balls hard today,” Raider Head Coach catcher, has been handling the first Put pressure on the other team to hit Joe Higgins said. base position since he had an injury it. His pitch count was low. I think he But the entire Raider lineup was bang- last season. pitched less than 70 pitches in five ing the ball. Willy Gale went 2-for-3 “It’s tough for me. I’m not a first innings,” Coach Higgins pointed out. with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen baseman. This is my first year,” an- The Raiders added six runs of in- base. Jonny Ramos singled, stole a base swered DiNizo. “Like I said, just go surance in the third, clumping six hits and scored once. Pat Downey hit an back to basics. I am not trying to do with a pair of walks. Their final three RBI single walked and scored twice. anything big. Keep it simple!” runs arrived in the fourth. Schetelich Pat Cuccurullo chopped an RBI single, The only run the Patriots scored walked, DiNizo doubled to the fence, Josh Canavan singled and Angelo came in the top of the first inning. Stines hopped his two-run single and DiNizo lofted an RBI sacrifice fly. Frank Lehmann lined a leadoff single Angelo DiNizo added his RBI sac fly. “We’ve had a few games where we to center, John Hilenski walked then Just the day before, the Raiders

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TANGLED UP AT THIRD BASE...Blue Devil third baseman Matt Manning and Union Farmer Andrew Sanborn get tangled up at third base in the seventh inning of the UCT semifinal game against Union at Kean University. Blue Devils’ Bats Liven; Stop Union in UCT, 7-4

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 his grand slam over the right field jammed me a little bit. I was trying to Blue Devils’ side, finishing 2-for-2, fence. Vall-Llobera hooked his double get some power and I ended up get- walking twice, stealing two bases and to left and scored on DeDomenico’s ting behind it. A double is a double in scoring once. single to center. the book.” “He was a good hitter. They have “Jake [Lerie] got on first base and I The Blue Devils also threatened in some good hitters in the lineup. That had bases loaded. There was no outs. the sixth when Lerie doubled and one that went over Stevie’s head in I just made sure I had to produce and Wagner, as it had been several times center, that was a big hit. They didn’t it just happened to go over the fence. before this season, was intentionally have too many hits overall but our He gave me an off-speed curveball walked to get to Vall-Llobera. defense was pretty sharp today,” said David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times inside. It hung a little and I just took it “Pick your poison. It’s either inten- Wagner, who added, “We had a lot of AVOIDING BEING PICKED OFF...Colonia Patriot Frank Lehmann slips back to first before Raider first baseman inside over the fence,” Wagner de- tionally walk and I get up. I love people producing today and it is just Anthony DiNizo gets the throw from pitcher Jake Friedman in the first inning. The Raiders defeated the Patriots, 12-1. scribed. having him in front of me to take a fun to watch when we put hits like that “The big thing about Chris is we little bit of the stress off and bring in or we come back like we did today.” hit the ball very well but we had Lehmann scored when Anthony pounded out 13 hits in a 9-5 win over tell him to try to pull the ball if he gets some more RBIs,” Vall-Llobera said. Next would be the UCT Champi- trouble cashing in with runners in Demeo’s popup was dropped. But New Providence, so the bats seem to the right pitch. Because he’s got re- “It’s probably been five times this onship showdown scheduled for May scoring position. Today and yester- Friedman’s concerns were quickly put be working at the right time since ally good power to right field. I tell year where they have walked him to 14 at Kean University with Governor day it’s been pretty well up and down to rest when the Raiders answered state sectional tournament time is get- him, ‘with certain people on, look get to Vall. First time they did it twice Livingston, 5-2, winners over Eliza- the lineup and we were able to score with three runs. Gale singled, stole ting closer. inside half and drive right,’ because in the game against Cranford the first beth in the other semifinal. some runs,” Coach Higgins said. second and scored on Downey’s single “After our last two games, I am he is just flat out a great hitter. He’s time. The next time in the regular- “GL! We know they are a great Friedman limited the usually hard- over second. Schetelich whacked an feeling really comfortable. There’s fun to have out there,” Coach Brewster season game they did it again and he team. We just have to come out and hitting 15-6 Patriots to just three RBI double to center and Stines ripped nothing to be pessimistic about. I am said. [Vall-Llobera] hit a three-run homer, play like we did today,” Wagner said. singles, while walking just one batter. an RBI single to left-center. looking forward to our future games,” Vall-Llobera, who whacked his first and he got a big hit in the county “Cory wasn’t good today but he Friedman also did not record a “Coming after the first inning with Friedman said. double in the third inning, said, “I tournament against them too,” Coach was good enough. I think he was a strikeout until the final inning. the lead there’s no better feeling know- “Not really thinking about it too knew we had a good pitcher on the Brewster said. little pumped, throwing the ball a “Anything that they hit was easily ing the team has your back,” Fried- much yet because a lot can happen. mound and after the first at-bat, I Reflecting on the Farmers taking a little harder than he normally throws. fielded by the infield and I am so man expressed. We have to be playing our best and knew he was coming with some ve- 3-2 lead in the fourth, Wagner said, And I think what happens it tired him happy that we hit so well today. I felt “He did well. Aside from the first keep getting better. We have four locity, so I was trying to square it up. “Personally I was a little nervous but out really quick. He’s not going on really comfortable with my fastball inning where he had a couple of deep games next week, so we got to try to I was able to get around on him and hit I knew that during the season we have Monday, so it’s going to all be up to and my changeup today. I just felt I counts and a walk, he was pretty stay focused and take them one at a the wall. On the last one, the kid had a lot of comebacks. Our offense our junior pitcher,” Coach Brewster had control today and it really helped aggressive. When we got the lead, he time,” Coach Higgins cautioned. has been producing all year, so after said. me,” Friedman said. was attacking the strike zone, which Colonia 100 00 1 Probitas Verus Honos being nervous at first, I was fine.” Union 000 300 1 4 DiNizo, who was originally a you got to do when you have a lead. Sc Pl-Fanwood 306 3x 12 Sanborn was indeed a thorn in the Westfield 020 050 x 7

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Alexandra Liggatt, 800 Kimball Av- Fri. 5/18 & Sat. 5/19 Sale on Saturday & Sunday, McKinley Street, $3,375,000. Christopher and Robyn Gaito to enue, $820,000. 9:30AM -3:00PM West, $670,000. June 9th & June 10th, between Philomena Cohen to John and Langdon Properties, LLC. to Justin S. and Chloe E. Alpert, 620 Denise A. and William F. Garrett, Beautiful Home - Victorian Sofa, 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. To partici- Charlene Lewis and Darren Jones, Garfield Avenue, $1,038,000. Jr to Michael and Julia Ring, 716 Chairs, King & Queen BR. Sets, Gloria Rossi, 38 Balmiere Parkway, pate, you must register at Borough $630,000. 617 Raritan Road. $358,000. Giuseppina Buoscio and the Estate Coolidge Street, $652,000. Antique Side/End tables, Lighting, Hall by June 7th, in person or by of Antonio Buoscio to John and Teresa Brian J. and Elizabeth P. Murphy to Rugs, Mirrors, Fur Coats, Jewelry, Donna J. 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Petrizzi, 608 Adjustable Height and Resistence. in order to develop news pending a state Superior Court appear- Perfect For Home or Dorm! quarters to satisfy an active traffic war- stories. Please email rant issued by the Westfield Municipal ance date. Additionally, the driver, who Excellent Condition, $30. resume and clips to: Court, with bail set at $61. He was pro- was not identified, was issued motor Call (908) 654-6091 cessed and released after posting the full vehicle summonses for careless driving [email protected] bail. and not having a valid registration card in PUBLIC NOTICE Tuesday, May 8, Juan Roja, 44, of his possession. WESTFIELD valued at $600, out of the bed of his New Brunswick was arrested on an out- Tuesday, May 8, Preston Lopriore, 23, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD PUBLIC NOTICE Friday, May 4, Michael DeFazio, 33, pickup truck. The incident occurred that of Red Bank, and Paul Discepolo, 25, of ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT standing traffic warrant out of the TOWN OF WESTFIELD of Westfield was arrested and charged day between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Westfield Municipal Court, in the amount Garwood were arrested and charged pos- TAKE NOTICE that on the 14th day of UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY with shoplifting at a business on the 600 Saturday, May 5, Robert Breen, 34, of of $500, pursuant to a prisoner pickup at session of a controlled dangerous sub- May, the Zoning Board of the Township of SEEKING PROPOSALS block of West North Avenue. He was Millington was arrested and charged with the North Brunswick Police Department. stance, possession of a hypodermic sy- Cranford, in the County of Union took the FROM INTERESTED CON- arrested subsequent to an investigation DWI pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in ringe and possession of drug parapher- following actions: He was transported to Westfield police SULTANTS FOR THE CRE- conducted by Westfield police officers at the area of West North Avenue and Tuttle headquarters, where he was processed nalia. Police stopped a 2015 Nissan on 1. Application #ZBA-18-001: Adopted ATION OF A MASTER PLAN the scene. DeFazio was transported to Parkway. He was transported to police and held in lieu of bail. Centennial Avenue near South Avenue a Resolution of Memorialization approving REEXAMINATION REPORT. police headquarters without incident and headquarters, where he was processed Tuesday, May 8, a representative from East for not signaling a turn. Following applicant‘s request for a C(1) variance to TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of and released to a sober adult. an investigation at the scene, two passen- permit construction of a mudroom and processed. At police headquarters, he the Union County Department of Public Westfield (the “Town”) is seeking propos- gers, Lopriore and Discepolo, were ar- replace the existing side entrance with a was issued a summons with a court date Sunday, May 6, a motor vehicle be- Works reported that one or more un- als from qualified consultants for creation covered landing and stairs. This creates a in the future. DeFazio was held in longing to a resident of the 200 block of known suspects had been dumping ma- rested for suspected heroin and hypoder- of a Master Plan Reexamination Report. need for a side yard variance as the stairs Westfield police custody on an unrelated Maryland Street was reported stolen. The mic syringes located in the vehicle. They All proposals shall be subject to the follow- terial and brush into the roadway, creat- and landing will be 3.3 feet from property were both processed and provided with a ing requirements: charge. theft occurred between 10:30 p.m. on ing a hazard. line, whereas 7 foot side yard is required Friday, May 4, a resident of May 5 and 10:24 a.m. on May 6. The Tuesday, May 8, a resident of the 100 state Superior Court appearance date. on Block 238 Lot 19 as designated on the 1. Proposals must be received on or Mountainside responded to police head- victim stated that they had the keys for block of Tudor Oval reported that one or Additionally, the driver, who was identi- Township Tax Map, also known as 119 before 4:30 p.m. prevailing time on quarters regarding a theft that occurred the vehicle but that it may have been more unknown suspects had removed a fied, was issued motor vehicle sum- Oak Lane in the R-4 Zone. June 29, 2018, in order to be considered. monses for an improper turn and failing All proposals shall be delivered to the on May 3, between 2:30 and 4 p.m., in the unlocked. Property valued at approxi- license plate from the victim’s vehicle. 2. Application # ZBA 18-003: Adopted attention of Mr. Donald Sammet, PP/AICP, area of the 800 block of Rahway Avenue. mately $600 was inside the vehicle at the CRANFORD to provide a valid driver’s license and a Resolution of Memorialization approving Westfield Town Planner, at 959 North Av- The item stolen was described as Apple time of the theft. The vehicle, described Tuesday, May 8, Keyne Dasilva, 21, insurance card. applicant’s request to permit construction enue West, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. as a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup, was val- Saturday, May 12, Jocelyn Lubin, 32, of 4 residential apartments and one retail AirPod headphones valued at $159. of South Amboy, was arrested and charged All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed space for a new mixed-use building with Friday, May 4, Robert J. Neglio, 33, of ued at approximately $25,000. with possession of under 50 grams of of Maplewood, was arrested and charged envelope, and shall bear the words “Mas- 11 parking spaces. The applicant is seek- Iselin was arrested on an outstanding Sunday, May 6, Fernando Lopez, 21, marijuana and possession of drug para- with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) ter Plan Reexamination Report Proposal” ing preliminary and final site plan approval Spotswood Municipal Court traffic war- of Rocky Hill was arrested and charged after police stopped a 2009 Honda on written conspicuously on the front exterior phernalia. Police stopped a 2004 Mazda and requires several C(2) variances and a Raritan Road near Centennial Avenue of the envelope. All applicants assume the rant, in the amount of $1,000, and a with DWI pursuant to a motor vehicle was stopped on Myrtle Street near Balti- D(3) and D(5) variances, along with design risks associated with regular mail or other charge of hindering apprehension, pur- stop in the area of Central Avenue and more Avenue for unclear plates. Dasilva for a brake light out. Lubin was pro- waivers. The applicant needs the following delivery modes. The Town of Westfield is suant to a motor vehicle stop in the area Vernon Terrace. He was transported to was processed and provided with a mu- cessed and provided with a municipal C(2) variances: Minimum side yard (12 not responsible for any proposals lost, of West North Avenue and Tuttle Park- police headquarters, processed and held court appearance date. Additionally, he feet/24 feet required; 3 feet/18 feet pro- nicipal court appearance date. Addition- wrongly addressed, delivered late, misdi- was issued motor vehicle summonses for posed); Parking (25 feet from residential way. He was transported to police head- until sober before being released with ally, he was issued motor vehicle sum- rected or otherwise undeliverable. zone required; 5 feet 8 inches requested); quarters, processed and released after summonses. monses for unclear plates, driving while open container, maintenance of lamps Loading Zone (required, none requested). 2. The Town of Westfield reserves the posting full bail. Sunday, May 6, Giovanna Grueiro, suspended and possession of a controlled and failure to have a valid insurance card In support of the applicant’s D-5 variance right to reject all proposals, in the sole Friday, May 4, a business on the 600 34, of Elizabeth was arrested on charges dangerous substance in a motor vehicle. in his possession. for density, he is seeking 4 apartments discretion of the Town, and to waive any block of West North Avenue reported of possession of a controlled dangerous Tuesday, May 8, Robert Wyler, 31, of Sunday, May 13, Diamonte Robinson, where residential apartments are a condi- minor nonmaterial defects when it may be being the victim of a shoplifting that substance (CDS), identified as less than Staten Island, NY, and Christopher 22, of Miami Gardens, Fla., was arrested tional use, and where the lot size permits in the best interests of the Town to do so. occurred on May 3 at 10:20 a.m. The 50 grams of suspected marijuana, and and charged with disorderly conduct and only 3.646. Pre-existing non-conforming Turchi, 31, of Linden, NJ, was arrested 3. The award of this contract shall be resisting arrest after police units were conditions include lot area and lot width. suspect stole approximately $115 worth possession of drug paraphernalia, pursu- and charged with possession of a con- made to the consultant whose proposal is The applicant is also seeking a D(3) vari- of merchandise. ant to a motor vehicle stop in the area of trolled dangerous substance, possession dispatched to a male walking on top of deemed to be the most advantageous to ance for not meeting one condition, which Saturday, May 5, Brian Schill, 52, of Mountain Avenue and Mountain View of prescription legend drugs, and posses- the jersey barrier which separates the the Town, with due consideration for, is density (up to 20 dwelling units permit- Terrace. Grueiro was transported to po- northbound and southbound lanes of the among other things, the financial terms New Providence was arrested and sion of drug paraphernalia. Police stopped ted per acre) on Block 594 Lot 8 as desig- Garden State Parkway. Police offered offered, the quality of the services offered, charged with driving while intoxicated lice headquarters, processed and released a 2011 Mazda at the intersection of Cen- nated on the Township Map, also known the experience of the consultant and the (DWI) pursuant to a motor vehicle stop with a summons. tennial Avenue and Raritan Road for assistance in getting him safely out of the as 496 Centennial Avenue in the NC Zone. qualifications presented. in the area of West North Avenue and Monday, May 7, Matthew Piedl, 31, of erratic driving. Both men, who were pas- Parkway’s fast lane. Robinson refused 3. Application # ZBA – 18-004: Granted Springfield responded to police head- any assistance and disregarded the 4. All other requirements associated with East Broad Street. He was processed and sengers, were processed and released approval to Charles & Susan Shaw appli- this matter are set forth in a “Request for released to a sober adult. officer’s attempts to remove him from cants, for relief for a rear yard setback. Proposals” package, and said require- Saturday, May 5, Maureen A. Regan, the travel lanes of the Parkway. He was Requirement is 30 feet for a rear yard PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ments must be adhered to in order for any 61, of Westfield was arrested on an out- placed him under arrest for creating a setback where 27 feet exists on Block 252 proposal to be considered. Interested con- TOWN OF WESTFIELD hazardous condition at which point he Lot 10, as designated on the Township standing traffic warrant out of the requirements. sultants may obtain a copy of the “Request BOARD OF EDUCATION Tax Map, also known as 27 Windsor Place, Westfield Municipal Court, in the amount Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each resisted arrest. Further investigation re- for Proposals” package from the Town UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY in the R-3 Zone. of $89, pursuant to an investigation on proposal shall be accompanied by a Propo- vealed Robinson was wanted out of Mi- Planner’s office, at 959 North Avenue West, the 400 block of West North Avenue. She ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS sition of Surety from a Surety Company ami-Dade, Fla.. He was processed and 4. Application # ZBA-18-005: Granted Westfield, New Jersey, during regular busi- stating it will provide each bidder with was transported to police headquarters, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the remanded to the Union County jail pend- approval to Jason & Courtney Irwin appli- ness hours, or online at the following separate Performance and Payment ing extradition. cants, for relief for a rear yard setback. website: www.westfieldnj.gov. where she was processed and held in lieu Westfield Public Schools will receive bids Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the Requirement is 30 feet for a rear yard of bail. for Classroom Closet Door Replace- Monday, May 14, Jason Goggins, 43, Any questions regarding the require- contract sum. Also, Surety agrees to fur- setback where 18 feet 4 inches is pro- ment at Franklin Elementary School, of Jersey City was arrested and charged ments associated with submission of a Saturday, May 5, a resident of North nish Bidder with a Maintenance Bond in posed on Block 114 Lot 5, as designated 700 Prospect Street, Westfield, New Jer- proposal, prior to the submission deadline, Plainfield advised the police department required form. The Proposition of Surety with possession of under 50 grams of on the Township Tax Map, also known as sey 07090, together with all work inciden- may be directed in writing via email to that while his motor vehicle was parked shall be executed by an approved surety marijuana and possession of drug para- 7 Shawnee Road, in the R-2 Zone. tal thereto, in accordance with the require- company authorized to do business in the phernalia after police stopped a 2007 Donald Sammet, Town Planner, at on Dorian Road near Stoneleigh Park, ments of the drawings and specifications Jeffrey Pistol [email protected]. All questions one or more unknown suspects took an State of New Jersey and in accordance Pontiac on Raritan Road near Mohawk prepared by Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, with N.J.S.A. 2A:44-143 and 2A:44-144 Board Secretary must be received by June 11, 2018. orange-colored Husqvarna leaf blower, P.C. (FVHD) Architects-Planners, Drive for tinted windows. Goggins was 1 T - 5/17/18, The Leader Fee: $55.08 1 T - 5/17/18, The Leader Fee: $54.06 and with the three highest rating catego- www.fvhdpc.com, FVHD Project No. 5078. ries of rating companies nationally recog- processed and provided with a municipal BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED nized and listed as per Appendix A (go to court appearance date. Further investi- FOR: SINGLE OVERALL www.nj.gov/dobi/surety.htm). gation revealed the subject had multiple CONTRACT (C008 OR C009) Bidding shall be in conformance with the warrants for his arrest. He was remanded Sealed bids are due by June 12, 2018, applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. to the Hudson County jail. Children in Trouble with the Law? 2:00 PM to the Westfield Board of Educa- 18A:18A-1 et seq. “Public School Con- SCOTCH PLAINS tion, attention of Ms. Dana Sullivan, Busi- tracts Law.” ness Administrator, Room 101, 302 Elm Monday, May 7, several car burglaries All bidders shall comply with The New were reported in the 500 block of Beverly St., Westfield, NJ 07090, and will be pub- Jersey Prevailing Wage Act N.J.S.A. 34:11- licly opened and read immediately there- 56.25 et seq. (P.L. 1963, c.150). Avenue. Vehicles were entered during DWI Charges? after. All bidders are required to comply with all the overnight hours. Bid Documents for the proposed Work requirements of Affirmative Action Regula- Monday, May 7, a resident in the 300 are on file at the office of the Architect, tions, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L. 1975, block of Willow Avenue reported a fraud. FVHD, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, Trenton, c.127) N.J.A.C. 17:27 and P.L. 1975, C. The victim reported that their credit card Drug or Criminal Charges? New Jersey 08618, and may be inspected 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27 N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et by prospective bidders during regular busi- was used online to make fraudulent pur- seq. Laws Against Discrimination. An Initial chases. ness hours. Any bidder should contact the Project Workforce Report will be required Architect’s office at (609) 883-7101 to con- from the successful bidder (Form AA-201). Monday, May 7, Oris Williams, 72, of Motor Vehicle Traffic Violations? firm availability of documents. Bid Docu- All qualified applicants will receive con- Plainfield was arrested and charged with ments will be available from the Architect a sideration for employment without regard driving under the influence (DUI) during non-refundable fee of $50.00 for disk or to age, race, creed, color, national origin, an accident investigation. He was trans- upon deposit of $150 for each paper set, ancestry, marital status, affectional or ported to headquarters and processed. checks payable to Fraytak Veisz Hopkins sexual orientation or sex. Duthie, P.C. If contractor requests ship- Tuesday, May 8, Melvin A. Hanciles, All Contractors and Subcontractors must 26, of Scotch Plains was arrested and ping, a direct shipping account number comply with the business registration and must be provided to the Architect and for use tax requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32- charged with criminal trespassing stem- CALL paper sets, a separate non-refundable ming from an incident reported at the 44, amended by P.L. 2004, c.57. Pursuant handling fee of $25 per set payable in to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all Contractors who Quick Chek located on Westfield Avenue. advance. Deposits will be refunded if the bid on the School Facilities Project shall Tuesday, May 8, an attempted bur- bid documents are returned in whole in provide a copy of their Business Registra- glary was reported on Christine Circle. good condition, bound in proper order, tion Certification, issued by the Depart- Several window screens were cut and BRENT BRAMNICK unmarked and returned within ten (10) ment of Treasury, at the time of submis- days after the opening of bids, by a Bidder removed. Entry was not gained to resi- sion of their Bid Proposals to the School dence. The incident is currently under submitting a bona fide bid. All questions District. Failure to include this form with Certified Criminal Trial Attorney must be sent only via mail or facsimile the Proposal or Bid will result in rejection of investigation. at (609) 883-2694 with the job number the Bid. The Contractor must (a) obtain Tuesday, May 8, Daquan J. McCallum, referenced. proof of valid business registration from a 23, of Elizabeth was arrested on several Bid Proposal shall be submitted in du- Subcontractor before entering into a con- outstanding warrants out of Elizabeth plicate (one original and one copy) in a tract with the Subcontractor and shall for- during a motor vehicle stop. He was sealed envelope: (1) addressed to the ward said business registrations to the owner, (2) bearing the name and address transported to headquarters and pro- Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team School District; (b) provide written notice cessed. of the bidder written on the face of the to all Subcontractors that they are required envelope, and (3) clearly marked “BID” to submit a copy of their Business Regis- Wednesday, May 9, an attempted bur- We Have Three Former Prosecutors with the contract title and/or bid number on tration Certificate to the Contractor; and (c) glary was reported in the 2500 block of the outside of the envelope. maintain and submit to the School District Mountain Avenue after someone at- Bids must be accompanied by a Certi- a list of the names of any Subcontractors tempted to force open the front door of fied Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond and their current addresses, updated as the home. The incident occurred between drawn to the order of the Owner for not less necessary during the course of the con- than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the hours of 8 a.m. and 3p.m. and is tract performance, and to be complete and currently under investigation. the bid, but in no case in excess of accurate before a request for final pay- 908-322-7000 $20,000.00; and must be delivered to the Sunday, May 13, Yoses M. Steinmetz, ment is made. above place on or before the hour named. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 28, of Brooklyn was arrested on out- The Board of Education and the Architect sixty (60) days after the date set for the standing warrants out of Newark during assume no responsibility for bids mailed or opening thereof. The right is reserved to a motor vehicle stop. He was transported Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC misdirected in delivery. reject any or all bids or to waive informality to headquarters and processed. If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder in the bidding if it is in the interest of the Monday, May 14, Latoya L. Bradley, 1827 East Second Street must be pre-qualified by the New Jersey School District to do so. Division of Property Management and 34, of Phillipsburg was arrested and BY ORDER OF THE WESTFIELD charged with DUI during a suspicious Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Construction (DPMC), prior to the date that BOARD OF EDUCATION, UNION bids are received. Any bid submitted un- COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. vehicle investigation. Bradley was trans- der the terms of New Jersey statutes not Dana Sullivan, ported to headquarters for processing www.jonbramnick.com including a copy of a valid and active Pre- Business Administrator and was also found to have an active qualification/ Classification Certificate may Board Secretary warrant out of Phillipsburg. be rejected as being non-responsive to bid 1 T - 5/17/18, The Leader Fee: $129.03 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 17, 2018 Page 19 Seasoned Educators to POPCORN Tully Assume Admin. Roles The Helping Hand that Rocks the Cradle WESTFIELD – At its May 8 meet- McFadden who is retiring on June 30. 3 popcorns ing, the Westfield Board of Educa- “It has been my privilege to work tion approved the appointment of as a teacher in Westfield High School One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent Elizabeth Delasandro as supervisor for the past 14 years, and it’s a privi- of K-12 mathematics and Warren lege to begin serving the school as an By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Livingston, though paying sympathetic Hynes as Westfield High School as- administrator,” Mr. Hynes says, add- film critic lip service to mom’s trials and tribula- sistant principal. ing that he looks forward to continu- There is a surprise twist in director tions, is busy out there in the dog-eat- A longtime math teacher at Edison ing the example of dedication and Jason Reitman’s Tully, about a mom dog economy, the bacon he brings Intermediate School and, most re- hard work set by Ms. McFadden and whose domestic struggles increase ex- home his exoneration for not being cently at WHS, with a proven track to joining “the team of superb admin- ponentially when she adds a third child fully involved. Whereas Marlo is record of implementing differentiated istrators the school has in Derrick to her already challenging brood. Ordi- freaked, and already up to her ears in instructional strategies for all student Nelson, Jim DeSarno and Mable narily, this wouldn’t be big news. Lots Herculean tasks when the new bundle learners, Ms. Delasandro joined the Huynh.” of movies toss us an O. Henry in the of joy arrives. Westfield Public School District in For 12 years, Mr. Hynes has served ninth inning, some preceded by clues, You see, while her little girl, Sarah 1999. She will begin her new posi- as the adviser to the WHS Commu- KAPER KIDS...The fifth grade girls performed as part of the McKinley Kapers others with no justification other than (Lia Frankland), eight, seems pretty tion on August 1, replacing Regina nity Service Club and currently also in April. Pictured, from left to right, are: Devin Cook, Gemma Lagatta, Priscilla that they had no other way to end the normal, five-year-old Jonah (Asher Kiczek, who is retiring effective July serves as adviser to Hi’s Eye, the Dayon, Maya Mehta, Zoe Weinberg, and Amelia Mamlet. thing. Y’know…when in doubt, drop Miles Fallica) is exhibiting periodi- 31. student-run weekly school newspa- the deus ex machina on ‘em. But here, cally aggressive behavior that has thus “During my time in Westfield, I per. He has crafted new curricula for everything—the plot, the message, the far eluded diagnosis and raised the have had the opportunity to grow into several high school courses, mentored McKinley Elementary who, what where and when—hangs on hackles of administrators at his tony this new role and gain valuable insight new English Language Arts teachers, that curveball. private school. So it only figures that into the conceptual development of co-coordinated the high school’s peer If nothing else, the story construction Marlo would jump at the proposal mathematics from elementary to high mentoring “Transition Program” for Presents 20th Annual Kapers alone deserves kudos. Not because it is when her rich brother, Craig, played school,” says Ms. Delasandro. “Mov- freshmen, and is an active member of nifty, but because it serves as an integral by Mark Duplass, offers the gift of a ing forward, I am excited to collabo- the WHS Helping Hands Fund, a com- WESTFIELD – McKinley Kapers Kapers casts. Twenty years ago when part of the heartrending social import night nanny for as long as she might rate with administrators and teachers mittee of parents, teachers and ad- put on their 20th annual school show two McKinley parents—Sara achieved by the well-strategized be- need her. in bringing quality mathematics edu- ministrators who support families in April 19 through 21. Written and Hegepeth and Jenny Murphy— guilement. You think you’re watching Enters the nursery, Tully… part Mary cation to our students.” the school community in financial directed by McKinley parents founded Kapers, they wanted to do a one movie and then, in a flash of revela- Poppins, part Mother Theresa and part As a member of the district’s Stra- need. Meredith and Jim Scheiner, this school show with a twist. They aimed tion, the tale jumps tracks, puts all that Kahlil Gibran in a twenty-three-year- tegic Planning Committee, Ms. “Mr. Hynes and Ms. Delasandro year’s play was called “Back To The to teach kids about the fun and hard has transpired into perspective, and old, neo-Hippy personage. Played with Delasandro helped shape the five- will be excellent additions to our lead- Present.” As per tradition, the cast work that goes into a live theatrical teaches a vital lesson. ‘Wow, well I vivacious allure and no small amount year strategic plan. She organized the ership team,” says Superintendent included 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, production but they also wanted to thought, OK, oh…so that’s it, huh? So of mystery by Mackenzie Davis, she is creation and integration of interdisci- Margaret Dolan. “Both have a wealth along with parents and staff—all of model inclusion. For this reason, ev- all along, really, she. That’s why she, a dream come true. Marlo, suddenly plinary lessons as a teacher team of experience and a true understand- whom performed a wide variety of erybody—kids, parents, and school hmm...now I get it.’ Yeah, that kind of enjoying practically full nights of sleep, leader, and worked with colleagues ing of what it takes to help a student musical numbers. staff—is welcome to join regardless thing. can now bake cookies for the school to plan, implement and develop les- succeed.” The show featured a time-travel- of past experience, musical ability, But hold off, you Sherlock Holmes picnic, just like the other moms, fix her sons and common assessments. Ms. Dolan says the two emerged as ing elevator that had zapped the en- acting chops, dancing skills, finan- types. This isn’t your meat. I’m re- hair, and maybe even enjoy a little me Mr. Hynes, a 14-year veteran at the clear choices for the positions tire school back in time. As Principal cial resources, or learning style. All minded of Sid, the engineer my big time. But as human nature would have WHS who teaches English and Jour- after an exhaustive search that in- Marc Biunno, the staff, students, and that is required to participate in Kapers sister Ann dated. While probably a it, we’re worried…concerned that it’s nalism, will begin his new position as cluded 80 applications for the math- parents tried to get back to the present is a willingness to try and a sense of good catch by early 1960s standards, too good to last. assistant principal at the high school ematics supervisor position and 251 day, they sang and danced to songs humor. her chief complaint was his incessant Therefore, while we vicariously luxu- on July 1, succeeding Margaret for the assistant principalship. from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. Over the years, the Kapers torch explanation of how everything was done riate in the reprieve from drudgery Tully Through it all, the cast ended up has been held high by other McKinley in the movies they watched, including, has made possible, we’re consigned to learning a lot and having a ton of fun. parents—Julie Fetter, Joseph but not limited to, the technical feats hoping that we’re probably wrong…that As in previous years, Kapers is run Penczak, Wendy Connolly, Jackie and how it would all be resolved. I waiting for the other shoe to drop is entirely by parents. This year, it was Weiner, Don Tipton, and Jenny didn’t like him because he had real merely a function of our paranoia. Nah, made possible by: the directors Tannenbaum. But the mission has al- shiny, dark, slicked back hair, and vo- it’s going to be just fine. But then, what Meredith and Jim Scheiner; the cho- ways remained the same: to foster a ciferously stated my objection. I don’t would be the purpose of the film? Mere reographer Tammi Oberstein; the as- love of theater in the students; to learn know how much my petition figured in advertisement for hiring a nanny? sistant directors Paola Briones-Marro, teamwork; and engender pride in their his eventual banishment. Hence, we look for signs. And in due Jeannette Cohen, Jen Concannon, school. However, just in case Sid is some- time, as previously forewarned, we are Heather Finn, Diana Hegarty, and Today, Kapers is stronger than ever. where happily ensconced in domestic thrown for the proverbial loop. Yet not Rachel Peachman; and numerous This year’s 20th anniversary perfor- bliss with a gal who appreciates a know- in the way we suspected. other parents and volunteers behind mances inspired the audience to laugh, it-all around the house and is reading A bit drained and knowing we’ve the scenes. clap along to the music, and ulti- this review (Hi Sid), here’s a clue: It’s a just witnessed not an ad for night nan- This heartwarming show is a true mately come away from the show chicken and egg situation, the stated nies, but what amounts to an impor- community effort that was built on bursting with school spirit and com- premise ultimately and totally depen- tant, feature-length public service an- the foundation of many previous munity pride. dent on the divulgement, and vice versa. nouncement, we head to the diner for Plus, as this is not a crime drama, but an après theater mulling. It’s obvious. closer in ethos and style to something If we humans are all in this together, it NJWA Announces Mary M. Knight Shyamalan might have fash- means understanding the other ioned if he wanted to present a treatise gender’s needs. To this aspiration, Tully on postpartum depression, there is no examples an anguishing disorder that’s Poppins as 2018 Musical glory in divining the twist. So just be been right under our noses since time quiet if you get it, Sid. immemorial, and to which no enlight- WESTFIELD – Spotlight Drama Camp, the Summer Arts Workshop of- Fact is, while the story is told in ened society should turn a blind eye. Camp, a new addition to the NJWA fers several other camps for kids of deceivingly lighthearted if not cyni- *** Summer Arts Workshop (formerly different ages and interests. Young Ex- cally caustic terms by a solid cast Tully, rated R, is a Focus Features known as the Westfield Summer Work- plorers, for ages four to six, and El- featuring Charlize Theron as Marlo, release directed by Jason Reitman and shop), is providing students in grades ementary Artists, for ages seven to 10, the beleaguered mom in question, this stars Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis six through 12 the opportunity to sing, both offer a well-rounded and stimulat- is serious stuff…even if we don’t al- and Mark Duplass. Running time: 95 dance and act in a full production of ing curriculum of music, art, dance and ways know it. Dad, played by Ron minutes. Mary Poppins this July 9 to 27. more. These camps will be located at The day camp, which will meet on the First Baptist Church at, 170 Elm Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 Street, in Westfield. Virtuoso Chamber a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be held at the Music Camp, for classical instrumen- First Congregational Church of talists in grades three to 12, and Jam-A- Westfield, 125 Elmer Street. Rama, for rock & jazz musicians in This production of Mary Poppins, grades six through 12, will both be based on the Mary Poppins children’s located at the NJWA Music Studio book, the Disney film and the Broad- at150-152 East Broad Street. The Sum- way musical, will be directed by Ste- mer Arts Workshop also offers full-day fanie Santoro. Ms. Santoro holds a and extended care options, plus flex- FUTURE BUSINESS WOMEN...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA Bachelor of Music degree from the ible scheduling for busy parents. traveled to Atlanta, Ga. for the International Career Development Conference. John J. Cali School of Music. She is a For additional information about the Eleven students participated in various events and leadership workshops at the professional flautist and flute teacher. Summer Arts Workshop, visit four-day conference that took place in late April. Niva Patel, right, and Caitlin She has directed such musicals as High www.njwasummerworkshop.com, Bourke placed in the top 20 teams in Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team School Musical, Wizard of Oz, visit the NJWA Music Studio at 150- Decision Making in Atlanta. The seniors qualified for the final round out of 240 Cinderella, The Little Mermaid and 152 East Broad Street in Westfield, international teams. The seniors placed first in the Central Region of New Jersey Grease. call (908) 518-1551 or email and first in the State of New Jersey in their event and continued their winning ways in Atlanta. Registration for this exciting sum- [email protected]. mer day camp is ongoing. Interested participants should visit the Summer Local Students Graduate Arts Workshop website at www.njwasummerworkshop.com for more information and to register online. ϳϴtŝŶĂŶƐǀĞ͘ From East Stroudsburg Univ. 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Kevin McDonnell of Garwood re- in June and July, bringing a family- Margaret Appezzato of Scotch ceived a Bachelor of Science in Busi- friendly program of Broadway songs, Plains received a Bachelor of Sci- ness Management. opera overtures and more to six out- ence in Special Education (Pre K-8) Jennifer Palumbo of Scotch Plains door venues including Echo Lake Park and Early Childhood Education (Pre received a Master of Science in Clini- in Mountainside on Friday, June 22 at K-4). cal Exercise Physiology. 7:30 p.m. Lauren Harmer of Westfield re- Eric Pawlick of Cranford received Full event details for the NJSO’s ceived a Bachelor of Science in Rec- a Master of Science in Athletic Train- slate of summer concerts are avail- reation Services Management. ing. able at njsymphony.org/summer.

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www.njfestivalorchestra.org OR CALL 908 232 9400 Once Upon a Mattress at CDC Provides ‘Happily, Ever After’

By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY because no one can marry until Daunt- doxically, we’re supposed to hate NJFO Concertmaster to Lead 35th Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times less is wed. the evil Queen, but we can’t help but CRANFORD – Anyone involved This is especially serious news for love the actress whose nasty charac- in theater knows that it takes a team Lady Larken (Katherine Brown) and ter manipulates everyone in the king- to mount a big show. A single star Sir Harry (Steven Leshchanka) who dom including her mute husband and Anniversary Celebration Concert can’t carry a work – it needs collabo- find that their frolicking earlier in subservient son. ration of crew and other behind-the- the year leaves the Lady, literally, in The King, Sextimus the Silent WESTFIELD – On Saturday May also performed more than a hundred to present works by two iconic British scenes personnel as well as an waiting (for the birth of her baby). (Patrick Horan) is mute because of a 19, at 7 p.m, the New Jersey Festival chamber music concerts and recitals in composers. Their special music repre- onstage ensemble and supporting She knows she’ll be banished if she spell that was cast on him which won’t Orchestra (NJFO), under the baton of the New York City area. sents the ‘end of the Empire’ - music actors. In Cranford Dramatic Club’s isn’t married before the pregnancy be broken until the “mouse devours David Wroe, presents a magnificent A prolific solo and ensemble record- which is broad, powerful but with a (CDC) production of the musical starts to show and Sir Harry, who the hawk.” Actor Horan appears to season finale celebration of music linked ing artist, Mr. Miller is also sought after touch of wistfulness marking the chang- Once Upon a Mattress, this couldn’t loves himself, can’t stand to become relish every move of the plum role of in some way to England and its great teacher, currently holding the position ing times of British influence in the be truer. second rate in the kingdom if word the mute ruler. He has such fun with city of London. of professor of violin at The Hartt world.” In the 22-person cast, no fewer gets out. facial antics and giggle-worthy ges- Leading the celebration, NJFO con- The concert concludes with than eleven teach dance, acting, voice Enter Princess Winnifred the Woe- tures. And his two sidekicks the Jester certmaster Anton Miller will present Haydn’s joyous Symphony No. 104. or instrumental in their day jobs. In- begone (Lindsay Braverman) who (Christopher Abbot) and the Minstrel one of the English composer Ralph Haydn, London's greatest adopted cluded in that number is a hardy list of prefers to be called “Fred.” She’s (Mr. Lough) in the song “Minstrel, Vaughan Williams' most famous and musical son, spent his final years in performers who also direct. So, this just swum the moat around the castle the Jester and I” bring down the house most hauntingly beautiful works: The London where he produced much of production of Mattress is no Judy and enters the scene. She’s not the with silliness and adorable choreog- Lark Ascending, a serene romance that his greatest symphonic output. The Garland and Mickey Rooney “Let’s normal princess who has been put raphy. What a bonus that Mr. Abbot is epitomizes the rolling green hills and 'London Symphonies' are those com- put on a show” caliber musical in through her paces to be on the short an excellent singer, dancer and ter- meadows of the English countryside. missioned for London musical ex- some kids’ backyard. This is a profes- list of candidates. Irony abounds rific juggler to boot. Mr. Miller’s solo violin is magical evo- travaganzas, and each one grows pro- sional level production that runs one when she belts out a song to the Speaking of choreography (Jamie cation of the skylark's flight as it soars gressively grand, culminating with more weekend at CDC. townspeople that she’s “Shy.” If this Michelle Bass), the dancing of the above delicate orchestral textures. No. 104. This high-spirited work, When the tale of the Princess and is starting to sound familiar, it may ensemble, especially, is top-notch. “You won't want to miss this oppor- known as “London” will demonstrate the Pea is mentioned, most folks have be to some senior citizens who re- The Spanish-themed number is excit- tunity to experience the talents of our the exuberance of the New Jersey a notion of the storyline. That’s be- member that Carol Burnett was the ing if not exhausting. concertmaster Anton Miller,” com- Festival Orchestra and bring the NJFO cause Fairy Tales are a part of almost originator of the role on Broadway In a small, but standout role of the mented NJFO Music Director David season to a rousing conclusion. everyone’s childhood history. They 54 years ago. A version of that Nightingale, Allison Giles tries to put Wroe. “I think his performance will be Continues Mr. Wroe, “These out- give a view of the world through production was also featured on TV, Fred to sleep with a gorgeous solo one of the dramatic high points of the standing musical masterpieces will fantasy and imagination. In this ver- black and white, of course. that makes the audience sit up and NJFO season.” leave you uplifted and refreshed. I can sion, the Minstrel (Sean Eugene The townsfolk are rooting for Prin- take notice. Mr. Miller has been NJFO Concert- hardly imagine a better way to round off Lough) initiates the audience into a cess Winnifred, but the Queen and Director Zach Mazout wisely pre- master for over 20 years. One of an what has been a wonderful 35th anni- new version of the Princess and the her minion the Wizard (David sents the show with tongue in cheek, esteemed line of "Dorothy DeLay versary season.” Pea. In his powerful baritone voice, Goldstein) have other ideas. Susie especially with the grandiose ges- protégées, " which includes Joshua Bell, In London Town takes place on Mr. Lough sings that the story that Speidel, a veteran comic actress with tures of Sir Harry and Lady Larken. Sarah Chang and many more, Mr. Miller NJFO Concertmaster Anton Miller Saturday, May 19 at the Presbyterian will unfold will not be exactly true to major vocal chops, leaves no doubt The impressive set, designed also by has appeared throughout the United Church in Westfield with a free pre- the familiar Fairy Tale. And what a that she is the queen. The overbear- Mr. Mazout, is a visual delight with States and abroad as a soloist, chamber School, the performing arts conserva- cocert lecture by Michael Rosin at 6 story it is. ing monarch sneers, preens, bellows backdrops of pastels in grey, pink, musician, recitalist, and pedagogue. tory of the University of Hartford, and p.m. The concert will be repeated on “A princess is a delicate thing…,” and huffs and puffs to make herself mauve and purple. Mr. Miller has performed over 50 a member of the violin and chamber Sunday, May 20 at 3 p.m. at The he croons. We’re set up with an ex- twice her stature. Every time she The musical refrain of “Happily, violin concertos with renowned orches- music faculty at New York University. Concert Hall, Drew University in pectation to see a princess who is enters, it’s with a fanfare of flower Happily, Happily Ever After” gives tras on four different continents and has The concert opens with Sir Edward Madison. going to be the first woman who could pedals strewn in her path. When she an ideal close to a fun show. made a number of recital and chamber Elgar’s exhilarating Introduction and Tickets for both concerts range from marry the Prince Dauntless (the lov- exits, it’s with gusto. We love the The family friendly show runs this music tours to Europe with perfor- Allegro for Strings, a work composed $28 to $76, students under 18 are $15; able Zach Love). Many candidates devilish glee in her voice and the weekend. For tickets, visit their mances in Germany, Austria, Switzer- in 1905 to enable the string section of and are available online at have tried and failed because Queen sinister glint in her eye when she website at www.cdctheatre.org or land, Spain, Greece, and England. As a the New Jersey Festival Orchestra to www.njfestivalorchestra.org. Tickets Aggravain (Susie Speidel) throws at cooks up schemes. In fact, Ms. call to reserve tickets for the 8 p.m. member of the renowned Con Brio showcase their virtuosic skills. may also be purchased by calling the each possible princess impossible Speidel’s uproarious rendition of the shows on Friday, May 18 or Saturday, Ensemble for almost 30 years, he has Enthused Mr. Wroe, “We are thrilled box office at (908) 232-9400. questions. The townspeople are upset Queen steals all the scenes. Para- May 19 at (908) 276-7611.

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WF’s WEIGAND WINS 1,600; SPF’s FLEISCHER 3,200; CR’s JOSIAH CADET 400H, JOSH CADET 100 Raiders, Cougars Place Third in UCC Boys Division Track

Fanwood Raiders took third at distance of 46-9.5. and Blue Devil Nick ond in the high jump with a PR By DAVID B. CORBIN 84 and the Westfield Blue Dev- Although not running in the Savorgiannakis finished sixth at clearance of 6-0. Leigh also fin- Specially Written for The Westfield ils took fifth at 45. Rahway seeded heat, Raider Justin Wil- 1:01.43. ished third in the 100 dash at Leader and The Times amassed 231 points in its vic- liams looked quite impressive Williams’ next goal would be, 11.16. Blue Devil Jeremy tory, while the Cranford Cou- winning his heat in the 400 “Probably a 57 because the Kronheimer took third in the Union Catholic captured the gars placed third at 72.25. hurdles with a time of 59.04. lower I get I know I am improv- javelin with a toss of 150-7. Watchung Division team title, On Day 1, the Blue Devils “I think I did really good. I ing. I run like a 52 in the 400, so Raider Mike Leegan took fifth at while the Rahway Indians domi- chewed up several team points dropped my time down a sec- I should be lower,” Williams said. 143-11 and Blue Devil Connor nated the Mountain Division at in the 1,600 with Spencer ond. I guess it was just my Raider Jacob Leigh took sec- Hatch was sixth at 136-6. Blue the Union County Conference Weigand crossing first with a mentality. Today I took it more Devil Jake Salter finished sixth (UCC) boys track & field cham- time of 4:24.06, Matt Meusel seriously and performed in the 400 at 50.43. pionships held at Governor finishing second at 4:26.37 and harder,” Williams said. Reading is Good For You Cougars Josiah and Josh Ca- Livingston (GL) High School in Will McGlynn finishing fifth at Williams’ time was good det sparkled in the Mountain Berkeley Heights on May 10- 4:31.42. Union Catholic Viking enough to earn second place Division. Even before the race, 11. The Viking boys had a total Krishna White had a great show- behind Linden’s Ugonna Ike who Josiah Cadet had reason to be of 142, while the Scotch Plains- ing to win the triple jump with a finished in 56.84. Raider Kyle happy having just received his Estivene took third at 59.31 championship ring for his state winning time of 54.51 in the See & Subscribe at 400 hurdles. BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Probitas Verus Honos “That’s really exciting because I never had a championship Submit commentary and items for publishing. track ring. I have a football one Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/subscribe CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, May 17, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Legal Newspaper for Union County, Cranford Raiders, Cougars Place Third in Union County Conference Boys Division Track but with the track ring, I feel don’t do as good,” Cadet said. times of 22.4 and 22.54 and third in the javelin with a toss of 22-8.5 to seize first. good because this is my main Josiah also finished third in Arroyo finished sixth at 23.39. of 131-11 and Ryan Aszklar Raiders Estivene at 14.81 and sport that I am going to college the triple jump with a distance Arroyo took fifth in the long was sixth in the shot put with a Dhvanil Nanshah at 16.02 for,” Cadet said. of 39-10. Josh Cadet crossed jump with a distance of 19- shove of 39-1.5. Phanor, Grif- placed 2-5 in the 110-hurdles. Even tough Cadet easily won first in the 100 dash with a time 3.75. fin Dowd, Dane Hagstrom and Estevene, Justin Sanders, Noah his Mountain Division 400 of 11.06. Cougar Elijah Arroyo Cougar Jake Bradford placed Matt Maggio finished sixth in Samms and Max Toll took third hurdle event with a meet-best finished third at 11.53 and the 4x400 at 3:48.52. in the 4x400 at 3:28.09 and time of 55.86, he had a quite Rickemdel Phanor finished sixth For the Watchung boys, Blue Devils Jackson O’Brien, different feeling. at 11.69. Cougar Jake Bradford Reading is Good For You Raider Ben Fleischer won the Rob Brown, Will Surks and Coo- “It didn’t feel good at all. When tied for third in the high jump 3,200 with a time of 9:41.89. per Brennan finished fifth at I ran the 54, I felt good. Today with a height of 5-3. Cougar Blue Devils Kevin Yucetepe at 3:34.98. Brennan also finished I felt a little off, especially on Liam Lynch finished fifth in the 9:51.38 and Will Loggia at sixth in the 800 at 2:00.99. the first hurdle. After that, I 1,600 at 4:47.09. Cougar Mike 9:52.17 finished 3-4. Raider Blue Devil Tim Alliegro took was just off the whole race,” Conrad took fifth in the discus Leigh took second in the 200 at fifth in the shot put with a Cadet revealed. with a toss of 100-11. 22.41 and Ian Celardo took sec- shove of 45-9 and Bennie Perhaps the lack of intense On Day 2, even though he ond in the pole vault with a Buontempo took sixth in the competition had something to had the best qualifying time of height of 11-0, while Tyler discus at 124-6. do with it. 14.87 in the 110-hurdles, Dvorin placed sixth at 10-6. “When I was at Penn [Re- Josiah Cadet finished second in Leigh also took fourth in the lays], I had the competition. It the finals with a time of 15.14. long jump with a distance of Probitas Verus Honos kept me going. Here there isn’t Josh and Josiah Cadet finished goleader.com/subscribe 21-4.5 but Summit’s Dorian that much competition, so I 2-3 in the 200 with respective Jackson had a spectacular leap Page S-3 Thursday, May 17, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Cranford Cougar Softballers Bombard Benedictine Green Bees, 16-0, in 3 1/2 Inn. Page S-12 Thursday, May 17, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Cranford Cougar Softballers Bombard Benedictine Green Bees, 16-0, in 3 1/2 Inn. Page S-14 Thursday, May 17, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Blue Devils’ Bats Liven in 5th; Stop Union Farmers, 7-4, in UCT Baseball Semifinal Page S-21 Thursday, May 17, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood BOE Honors Students For Honor Society Status, Artwork

By MICHAEL BONACCORSO by conducting a council meet- town hall meeting will be held on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing,” stated Lincoln School Wednesday, May 30, at Lincoln teacher and student council ad- School to discuss the demolition GARWOOD — Superintendent visor Tamara Benc. process along with any risks it Teresa Quigley, Ed.D., and the All 12 student council mem- may impose. board of education honored more bers adopt borough official roles Councilwoman Sara Todisco than 30 Lincoln School students and “conduct” the business of said she had received correspon- who had achieved Honor Soci- their local governing body. dence from Russo Development ety status for the third marking “This is a special hands-on attorney Christopher Minks that period at its meeting Tuesday learning experience for our the demolition will be suspended night. Lincoln School student young leaders and we are grate- until after the school year. Ms. Reina Ridente was recognized ful to Mayor (Charles) Lombardo Todisco said Mr. Minks had men- for her outstanding artwork. and the members of the council tioned the gesture was done “to Reina’s drawing, entitled “Up, for once again extending an in- be a good neighbor” and not Up, and Away,” will be on a 10- vitation to our students,” Ms. because the air “will be hazard- month art tour throughout Union Benc said. ous.” County. Student Joseph Carney was Ms. Todisco said she felt com- The art tour will include other the mayor, Peyton Collings was pelled to share the information “youth drawn pieces” selected council president, while council with the board. More informa- as outstanding and unique. members included David tion will be available to the board Reina’s artwork will be at the Augustyn, Paul Castro, Lauren and the public at the May 30 Courtesy of Michelle Stavrou/cranfordnj.org Springfield Library on Wednes- Roland, Sarah Scepkowski and meeting, she said. Ms. Todisco SHOPPING CRANFORD...Shoppers enjoy Cranford’s Sip & Shop event held day, May 23, and will be avail- Angela Silva. Maria Mormile said she was representing her- Friday night in downtown Cranford. Proceeds from the event benefitted the able to spectators in an art ex- served as the municipal clerk, self as a resident and a council- Cranford Woman’s Club’s Philanthropic and Scholarship Fund. hibit-styled presentation. Taylor Hoffman was the police woman at the school board meet- Resident Bruce Paterson stated chief, Macabee Flitsanor was fire ing and not all the specific opin- he suggests Reina’s “Up, Up, chief, and Sophia Malcolm ions of Mayor Lombardo or the BOE Reappoints Personnel, and Away” drawing should be played the role of borough at- borough council. made available in a digital for- torney. School fundraisers are some- mat on the school district’s Board member Tracey Roland thing the board finds to be a website. Mr. Paterson said he stated in response to recent par- positive for the students and the Hears Strategic Plan Update would have liked to have seen it ent inquiries about school safety community, stated Ms. Roland. that evening and commended after the national tragedies in- However, a procedure when pro- By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE media specialists, three faculty Reina on her success. volving gun violence that the posing or leading a fundraiser Specially Written for The Westfield Leader members in charge of Pathways Reina’s art piece was drawn board has kept its promise to re- must be followed, she stated. to Excellence and two learning for the Lincoln School art show examine the Lincoln School The procedure includes propos- CRANFORD — The board of edu- disabilities teacher consultants. directed by teacher Rebecca safety features and plans. ing the idea to Principal Mary cation (BOE) approved the reap- In other board business, Su- Planer. Lining the walls sur- Ms. Roland said “increasing Emmons and she then will follow pointment of several positions perintendent of Schools Scott rounding the gymnasium lead- cameras and overall security” procedure by notifying Superin- district-wide at its meeting Mon- Rubin, Ed.D., reported to the ing to the cafeteria are numer- have been discussed. Board tendent Quigley. The superin- day night. board that an update on the stra- ous drawings reflecting various members noted that in previous tendent will have the fundraiser The board reappointed 23 ad- tegic planning process went out art styles with different instru- school violence cases, the per- approved by the board of educa- ministrative/supervisory person- to the community two to three ments. All of the drawings were petrator had entered the build- tion, stated Ms. Roland. nel, 253 tenured-teaching per- weeks ago. a part of the student art show. ing through broken windows. Ms. Ms. Roland said she under- sonnel, 93 non-tenured teaching The Cranford Public School Dis- On Tuesday evening at bor- Roland said the board has con- stands how impassioned par- personnel, 36 building service trict successfully launched its ough hall, Lincoln School stu- sidered investing in “shatter- ents and students who care “a personnel and 37 office and cleri- 2018-2023 Strategic Planning dent council members partici- proof windows,” but that no de- lot about others and the com- cal personnel. Initiative in February. pated in “Students in Govern- cisions have been finalized. munity” can get “excited and Additional tenured certified staff The purpose of the strategic ment Day,” an evening when Lincoln School parents have lost in the process.” reappointments include two guid- planning is to come together as a Lincoln School students are given voiced concerns with the Casale ance counselors, six nurses, four community for a three-fold pur- the “unique opportunity to learn building demolition’s impact on occupational therapists, three pose. The first is to examine and about their local governing body air safety for students. A special Probitas Verus Honos psychologists, two academic identify current strengths, chal- coaches, four social workers, four CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-22 Thursday, May 17, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary BOE Reappointments Juvenile Arrested After lenges and opportunities; the second is to determine a desired Pursuit Into Westfield future for the district, and the third is to formulate goals and CRANFORD — Authorities ar- advised they had found a juve- actionable steps to achieve goals rested a 17-year-old Jersey City nile on a bicycle matching the and, ultimately, realize a vision resident following a police pur- description of the individual for the district. suit into Westfield. sought near the intersection of According to Superintendent A Cranford police officer was on South and Central Avenues in Rubin, the Strategic Council has patrol Sunday night when he at- Westfield. The 17-year-old male put together a draft of a mission/ tempted to stop a motor vehicle was identified and placed under vision and four goal statements. for a traffic violation. As the driver arrest for receiving stolen prop- This information was sent out to slowed his 2000 Dodge van down, erty and eluding police. the community for feedback, and near the intersection of Orchard It was later determined that while feedback has been “over- Street and Makatom Drive, he the juvenile had entered a ve- whelmingly positive,” some sug- exited the moving vehicle in an hicle on Beech Street in Cranford gestions were made. attempt to flee the scene, ac- while fleeing and pulled its igni- As the district moves forward cording to Cranford police. tion, but was eventually unable with the process, the Council is Cranford police officers engaged to start it. The juvenile was pro- in a foot pursuit with the suspect cessed and released to a parent. “engaging in the action planning Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader part” and the administrative team SUBJECT OF TOWN-WIDE MEETING...Demolition and cleanup of the as he entered the rear yards of The Cranford Police Juvenile Bu- is starting to create an action Petro/Casale site on South Avenue in Garwood will be the subject of a town-wide residences along Brown Terrace. reau is continuing its investiga- plan, according to the superin- meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, at the Lincoln School. Please see Mayor A perimeter was quickly estab- tion into the matter and expects tendent. Charles Lombardo’s statement on Page 10. lished and through the assis- additional charges of burglary to The retirement of Barbara tance of the Union County be served to the juvenile. Narus, teacher of Family Con- Garwood Mayor Schedules Town Sheriff’s Department, a Police K- “Working together with our sumer Sciences at Cranford High 9 was used to search for the neighboring community police School, was approved by the subject. Further investigation had departments we were able to board. Superintendent Rubin Meeting On Redevelopment revealed that the Dodge van was recover a stolen vehicle and pre- thanked Ms. Narus for her years a stolen vehicle out of Bayonne. vent further criminal activity this While a resident has recently conditioned on the developer After a thorough search was individual had intended to com- of service and commented, “it raised concerns about air quality obtaining all proper state and takes a special teacher” to moti- conducted, the Garwood and mit,” Cranford Police Chief Ryan at the Petro/Casale cleanup site, federal approvals. Neither the Westfield Police Departments Greco said. vate students the way she has. I assure you the developer has Council nor the Planning Board The next board of education complied with all state and fed- has oversight of, or authority meeting will take place on Mon- eral regulations and there are no over, environmental cleanups as day, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. air quality issues. I understand state and federal authorities pre- the concerns about this matter, empt local government. Russo Knights to Sponsor however, they need to be ad- Development disclosed all re- dressed by licensed profession- quired information about site Blood Drive May 26 als who are qualified to answer contaminants to the New Jersey AREA — Knights of Columbus them, not by me or members of Department of Environmental No. 3240 of Roselle Park will the Council. I have arranged for Protection (NJ DEP) and the fed- sponsor a Community Blood Drive a Town Hall meeting at 7 p.m. on eral Environmental Protection on Saturday, May 26, from 10 Wednesday, May 30, at the Lin- Agency (EPA) during an exten- a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place at coln School, to alleviate your sive four-phase application pro- the Church of the Assumption, concerns. cess, found on the EPA website located at 113 Chiego Place, This redevelopment project has and previously linked on Roselle Park. been in the works for about 10 Garwood’s website. Complimentary cholesterol years. The contamination issue The party responsible for en- screenings will be available. at this site was known and previ- suring proper environmental Sandwiches and refreshments ously disclosed as required by cleanup occurs is the Licensed will be served to all donors. New Jersey law. The Borough Site Remediation Professional To make an appointment, call Council declared the area in need (LSRP), who is licensed by NJDEP, (201) 251-3703 or access of redevelopment and adopted a and who can face criminal and Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader donor.cbsblood.org/donor/ redevelopment plan. Our Plan- civil penalties if false findings are GOING BACK IN HISTORY...This classic car owner looks over his 1915 Model schedules/drive_schedule/ ning Board approved a site plan made. The LSRP is on site, sub- T at the first Cranford Cruiser Night of 2018 held last Wednesday night. The 47541. after extensive public hearings, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE event is sponsored by the Cranford Chamber of Commerce. Page S-23 Thursday, May 17, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary appearance date. Additionally, the GW Mayor Schedules Town Meeting On Redevelopment driver, who was identified, was mits reports to NJDEP and may mean literally by hand, but that cleanup actions being taken on issued motor vehicle summonses require procedural changes or all demolition will be controlled site. We will also discuss com- for an improper turn and failing to additional testing during cleanup with smaller equipment (no munication plans and updating CRANFORD provide a valid driver’s license to comply with safety regula- wrecking ball) as required by NJ the borough website with our Tuesday, May 8, Keyne Dasilva, and insurance card. tions. DEP and EPA to control dust. department heads to keep our 21, of South Amboy, was ar- Saturday, May 12, Jocelyn The work Russo is currently While neither the EPA, DEP or residents informed. rested and charged with posses- Lubin, 32, of Maplewood, was undertaking is asbestos the developer is required by law Again, I appreciate your con- sion of under 50 grams of mari- arrested and charged with Driv- remediation, along with utility to notify adjacent property own- cerns about this matter. Please juana and possession of drug ing While Intoxicated (DWI) after disconnections, not demolition. ers, I understand resident con- come to the town hall meeting paraphernalia. Police stopped a police stopped a 2009 Honda on While there is a local permit re- cerns on this issue. I am in dis- set for May 30 at the Lincoln 2004 Mazda was stopped on Raritan Road near Centennial quired for this remediation of cussions with Russo personnel School at 7 p.m. to address all Myrtle Street near Baltimore Av- Avenue for a brake light out. removing asbestos it is not part about additional measures that concerns. enue for unclear plates. Dasilva Lubin was processed and pro- of the Uniform Construction Code they can take during this process was processed and provided with vided with a municipal court ap- enforced at the local level. to inform Garwoodians of the Charles Lombardo, a municipal court appearance pearance date. Additionally, he Cranford must simply ensure that Mayor of Garwood date. Additionally, he was issued was issued motor vehicle sum- all the required paperwork is sub- motor vehicle summonses for un- monses for open container, main- mitted. An air quality monitor is Cranford Library Friends clear plates, driving while sus- tenance of lamps and failure to on site at all times that asbestos pended and possession of a con- have a valid insurance card in his removal is ongoing. trolled dangerous substance in a possession. Russo Development submitted motor vehicle. Sunday, May 13, Diamonte applications for required permits Announce Used Book Sale Tuesday, May 8, Robert Wyler, Robinson, 22, of Miami Gardens, 31, of Staten Island, NY, and Chris- Fla., was arrested and charged to the Cranford Building Depart- CRANFORD — The Friends of from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More ment, however, these will not be topher Turchi, 31, of Linden, NJ, with disorderly conduct and re- the Cranford Public Library invite than 10,000 adult and children’s was arrested and charged with sisting arrest after police units issued until asbestos remediation the community to visit its used books will be available for sale, is complete. Russo has projected possession of a controlled dan- were dispatched to a male walk- book sale in the library’s Friendly as well as CDs, DVDs and re- gerous substance, possession of ing on top of the jersey barrier actual demolition to begin in late Book Cellar. corded books. Prices will range June or early July. Because of prescription legend drugs, and which separates the northbound The sale will take place on from 25 cents to $2, except for a possession of drug parapherna- and southbound lanes of the Gar- contamination embedded in the Wednesday, June 6, from 4 to few specially-marked items. lia. Police stopped a 2011 Mazda steel structure of the Casale/ den State Parkway. Police offered 8:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, Saturday will be Bag Day, dur- at the intersection of Centennial assistance in getting him safely Petro buildings, demolition will June 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to ing which attendees may fill a Avenue and Raritan Road for er- be done “by hand.” This does not out of the Parkway’s fast lane. 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, June 9, bag with books for just $8. The ratic driving. Both men, who were Robinson refused any assistance library is located at 224 Walnut passengers, were processed and and disregarded the officer’s at- Avenue. Entrance to the sale is released pending a state Superior tempts to remove him from the through the side door, just off Court appearance date. Addition- travel lanes of the Parkway. He the main parking lot. The sale is ally, the driver, who was not iden- was placed him under arrest for wheelchair-accessible. Proceeds tified, was issued motor vehicle creating a hazardous condition at will benefit the library. summonses for careless driving which point he resisted arrest. For more information about the and not having a valid registration Further investigation revealed Friends of the Cranford Public card in his possession. Robinson was wanted out of Mi- Library, go to cranfordlibrary.org Tuesday, May 8, Preston ami-Dade, Fla.. He was processed and click on Friends of the Li- Lopriore, 23, of Red Bank, and and remanded to the Union County brary. Paul Discepolo, 25, of Garwood jail pending extradition. were arrested and charged pos- Monday, May 14, Jason Goggins, session of a controlled dangerous 43, of Jersey City was arrested Reading is Good For You substance, possession of a hypo- and charged with possession of dermic syringe and possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Police stopped possession of drug paraphernalia a 2015 Nissan on Centennial Av- after police stopped a 2007 enue near South Avenue East for Pontiac on Raritan Road near CASA DAY...Cranford Mayor Thomas H. Hannen, Jr. and the Cranford Township not signaling a turn. Following an Mohawk Drive for tinted windows. Committee declared last Friday, May 11, as Court Appointed Special Advocates investigation at the scene, two Goggins was processed and pro- (CASA) of Union County Day. Among those gathered to support Cranford’s CASA passengers, Lopriore and vided with a municipal court ap- Day proclamation were, from left to right, Executive Director Marla Higginbotham, Discepolo, were arrested for sus- pearance date. Further investi- board member Adam Rothenberg, Cranford advocates Laura La Fronz, Sherry pected heroin and hypodermic sy- gation revealed the subject had Williams and Deana Washburn, Board President Jennifer Mutch, Cranford advo- ringes located in the vehicle. They multiple warrants for his arrest. cate Julie Exarhakos, Board Vice-President Ron Silver, Development Manager goleader.com/subscribe were both processed and pro- He was remanded to the Hudson Phyllis Dunlop and Board Treasurer and advocate John Caravello. vided with a state Superior Court County jail. Page S-24 Thursday, May 17, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary because I believe in them, and Laughs Aimed at Garwood From Other they are truthful. I would appre- Local Letters to the Editor ciate the people of Garwood com- Towns as It Mismanages Development ing together to re-elect Mayor Lombardo and his team so that A Garwood Government Record of As Alice said in Wonderland, ficer for the Union County Sher- they can continue the work he “things get curiouser and iff. With his strong personal char- started, bringing this town for- Too Little, Too Late curiouser.” Nowhere is that ob- acter and his many years of ward. servation more true than in experience in law enforcement, America is a great country. As a registered Democrat and Casale/Petro properties. Then, I Garwood, that little patch of I believe has the foundation for You can speak your mind and someone who is observing the read last week’s Leader to see ground that likes to call itself the what it takes to represent our give your opinions. When you race between Mayor Charles his running mate, Vincent small town with the big heart. community well and help pro- have lived as long as I have, Lombardo and Councilwoman Sara Kearney, use the same “dooms- I’m sure the Mad Hatter would vide what we all want for you see a lot of changes around Todisco, I have to say – too little, day” term to describe another agree that the only big thing Garwood: Clean streets, good you, and most are for the bet- too late. Lombardo’s team pro- matter in his letter. There’s some- about Garwood these days are schools, safe neighborhoods and ter. Mayor Lombardo was a motes him as a “behind the scenes” thing wrong when that is their the laughs directed at it from fiscal responsibility. Garwood Councilman for 21 Mayor as written by his running campaign buzzword. other towns who watch it mis- I believe that to be a good years before he became Mayor, mate Jennyfer Guerrero as re- I will be proudly voting for Sara manage and bungle its opportu- Councilperson you need a good and he has served under many cently as her latest letter to the Todisco, Michael Ince, and Sean nities to redevelop some of the moral compass. You need to have Mayors, both Democrat and Re- editor I saw online. However, what Benoit on Column D on June 5 for largest and most valuable tracts the courage of your convictions. publican, under many difficult has he really done in the past 3 1/ many reasons. They are not lim- of land in the county. Some At our level in politics it comes circumstances. His experience 2 years? I don’t hear them sharing ited to the following, but here are members of both parties have down to knowing the right thing and dedication to our town over much of his record, other than some I would like to share. First turned Garwood redevelopment from the wrong thing for your the years speak for itself. He revitalizing the Historical Commit- of all, “doomsday” isn’t in the into a joke. community. From what I know has lived in Garwood for more tee, which by the way, he made message of the Todisco-Ince- We have two full tickets on the of Vincent over the several years than 40 years and he has al- Councilwoman Todisco the first Benoit team because they have Democratic side chattering away I have known him, he would ways taken a serious interest in ever liaison of after they won to- optimism about the future and about various issues and look- bring these qualities along with its growth and progress. gether back in the 2014 election. do not believe in dismissing or ing to win primary votes. We his sharp analytical ability to the When Mayor Lombardo says he I noticed he joined Facebook diminishing resident questions have some Republican candi- office of Councilman. Addition- will do something, he does it. the day after the “Democrats for and concerns. Also, I do not want dates who sound like they are ally, Vincent is a person who can When you call him, he will get Garwood” slate of Todisco, Ince, a “behind the scenes” Mayor as not sure where the party plat- think for himself outside of party back to you with an answer or and Benoit was announced back Garwood faces major redevelop- form ends and where fantasy boundaries because – let’s face direct you to the people who can in March. I also noticed he joined ment and will very likely face begins. Alice and the Mad Hatter it – we should all check our party answer your specific question. the Mayors Against Illegal Guns new challenges in the next four would agree with this newspa- membership at the door when Much of what he does is behind advocacy group after a contested years. I want a Mayor with the per when it calls the Garwood we are talking about local poli- the scenes, and some people primary became clear, even determination and the ability to election season “the silly sea- tics. We all want the same things think nothing is being done, but though the organization was get things done and stay on top son.” in our community and there is that is very far from the truth. He started in 2006. Only days ago, of and ahead of the issues. That So, what do we do? Who do we no such thing as a Democratic doesn’t look for the glory, the he had the Garwood Police De- person is Sara Todisco. I see vote for? I think we need to look road or a Republican street light. headlines or to get his name in partment post a letter from him Sara at nearly every community a little deeper than at just a full Vote for Vincent Kearney in print. He just goes about his to residents about the remediation event, follow her on Facebook for ticket of candidates of either the June 5 primary for council- duties as mayor, always with the and demolition work at South frequent updates about the town, party and the party line they man. residents’ best interests in mind, Avenue on their Facebook Page. and watch her provide valuable espouse. We need to look at the because that is how he is. He is However, he wasn’t visible on insights at Council meetings. individuals themselves who are Mike Martin quiet, mature, and determined. social media or elsewhere when I hope others will join me in running and what they stand Former Garwood Councilman Garwood always comes first with half of the homes in Garwood lost voting Column D on June 5. for. him, and it always will. power during a bad snowstorm I would like to introduce you to I Totally Support Our On June 5, I am respectfully this winter, including when some Jonathan O’Hea Garwood Resident one of the people I am going to asking that you join me in voting homes on Center Street lost power vote for in the Democratic Pri- Current Mayor, to re-elect Mayor Charles for almost a week. Reading is Good For You mary Election, Vincent Kearney. Lombardo and his team on Col- It looks to me, that he too, Vincent is a family man with two Charles Lombardo umn B, so that he can continue recognizes “behind the scenes” young boys and a wonderful wife A lot of people call me the the progress that was started is not good enough. who serves as a crossing guard “Voice of Garwood” because I under his leadership. Additionally, I watched Mayor in Garwood. Vincent moved to usually have a lot to say. Those Lombardo read a prepared state- Rosemary Snow Garwood to start and raise this who know me know I only say Garwood ment at the last Council meeting family, and put down roots. things that I mean and that are accusing residents of creating I know he is kind of person who truthful. I totally support our “doomsday scenarios” because will step up and serve Garwood current mayor, Charles they raised questions about the with integrity, just as he serves Lombardo, and his running More Letters next page environmental cleanup at the goleader.com/subscribe our larger community as an of- mates, Jennyfer and Vincent, Page S-25 Thursday, May 17, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary ensures entities, like the utility companies, provide information Garwood Candidate Is Afraid To Local Letters to the Editor to homes affected by their work. More direct outreach to the pub- Speak Out Risking His County Job lic about upcoming road work I Recommend Sean Benoit with project details and timelines As the saying goes, “give a man He clearly admits to being an would also be beneficial. enough rope and he will hang officer in the sheriff’s depart- For Garwood Town Council At the April 24 Council meeting, himself”. So goes Garwood coun- ment at Union County. We must Sara asked the Mayor when a cil candidate Vincent Kearney assume he took an oath of office I write to strongly recommend ies and they respect his reason- town hall meeting would be held when you read his letters to The and swore on the bible while that Garwood elect Sean Benoit ableness. I know that Sean will by Russo Development. When he Westfield Leader. recounting the fact that he is to to Town Council. I am a practic- work tirelessly on behalf of his responded that he expected it to I already pointed out to him uphold the laws of this state and ing attorney and a colleague of town’s residents, listen to all resi- be July or August, Sara stressed that insulting and attacking resi- nation. Sean’s at a nonprofit organiza- dents’ points of view, and sup- the importance of the meeting dents that have differing views is So what kind of officer, who tion where we advocate for people port town government like how and requested it be held sooner. not a good quality in a candidate. swears on upholding the laws, with disabilities. It has been my he advocates for clients: with an At the May 8 Council meeting, a He doesn’t care, but that’s his when confronted by the fact the pleasure to work with Sean on inquisitive and measured ap- town hall was scheduled for May prerogative. In that same letter, Freeholders are breaking those cases where he successfully proach. 30 and Sara suggested the town I pointed out that if he is not laws, instead avoids any con- fought to secure educational op- I have witnessed firsthand send a flyer announcing the meet- manipulated by the county po- frontation of that violation? portunities for children with dis- Sean’s passionate advocacy on ing to inform all the citizens and litical machine then he should The readers can certainly guess abilities who were incarcerated behalf of people with disabilities, the rest of Council agreed. That’s stand by me and express out- the answer that was already in New Jersey’s juvenile justice and his skill and knowledge as a leadership. rage to the Freeholders about posed: One that is manipulated system. first-rate attorney. To vote for With the upcoming town-wide them hiring a new Union County by the county political machine Sean’s professional accomplish- Sean is to recognize that all resi- revaluation, it is imperative that manager based on political con- and is afraid to speak out risking ments suggest he will achieve dents of Garwood would benefit accurate information is dissemi- nections and in express violation his job. similarly excellent results for his from his considerate profession- nated effectively. Sara demon- of the county laws and statutes. Just as an aside, I did offer him town as he does for his clients. alism. strated proactive leadership by Candidate Kearney’s response suggestions, that he should let Sean develops excellent rapport inviting the tax assessor to speak was that he was not going to his handlers write the letters to with clients and with other attor- August Lincoln Pozgay stand by me, but that I should go avoid having him shoot himself West Windsor, NJ at public meetings about this topic neys. He listens to his adversar- beginning back in 2013. Since talk to other agencies about it. in the foot. I even offered myself Garwood has now been man- That, I agree, is sound advice to vette his letters first to help dated by the State to conduct a and that direction is already in him out. The offer still stands. Improving Communication Between revaluation of all properties, it’s place. But here is where he proves me right again and ends up with Bruce Paterson important our town has a leader Garwood Garwood’s Government And Its who is visible, proactive, and re- “enough rope”. sponsive to residents. The Demo- cratic-led Council has made sure Residents Is A Critical Step the firm conducting the revalua- Councilwoman Todisco Stepped Up To We believe in empowering citi- ministrative power, a Mayor tion is responsible for informing zens. Information should be regu- should be active in ensuring the citizens. Now, we need a Help Provide Me With The Direction larly shared with the public, and website updates are timely and Mayor who will oversee this pro- elected officials need to be re- thorough. Social media needs to cess and hold the firm account- As a teacher for the past 15 direction of our principal and a sponsive to residents’ questions be embraced as a means for able. years, and a Garwood Council- group of teacher leaders who and concerns. We stand for cre- delivering information. We sup- Our town is at a pivotal mo- man for the last 18 months, I volunteered their time to im- ating an open and inclusive pro- port sensible policies and proce- ment and we are dedicated to have worked with various lead- prove the overall climate and cess for appointments to town dures to manage Garwood making sure Garwood comes out ers. When I first started teach- success of our students. This type committees as well as initiating a Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on top. Please vote Column D for ing, my principal delegated all of leader was no dictator, but “Citizens’ Advisory Panel” made pages. A Mayor should provide our “Democrats for Garwood” responsibilities to the teachers, someone who was willing to ar- up of citizens, not politicians, to leadership in spearheading new team on June 5 so that we can which created a culture of inde- ticulate a clear path forward, take help the Council make capital initiatives like these. work together to improve com- pendence and flexibility. Unfor- feedback from teachers to mold decisions, like roads and equip- We recognize that all citizens munication and create a stron- tunately, it also created a lack of challenging, but realistic goals, ment. are not on social media, so the ger Garwood. uniformed vision as staff mem- and provide a supportive yet Simply saying, “residents town should provide more infor- bers would feel as if there were aggressive approach to complet- should attend public meetings” mational literature to all homes, Councilwoman Sara Todisco, no clear direction for why pro- ing the mission. is not enough. Our approach to so that the residents know what Candidate for Mayor grams or professional develop- This story reminds me of the communication is multifaceted. is going on, especially on major Michael Ince, Candidate for Council ment were implemented. When democratic primary mayoral race While public meetings and the topics like redevelopment. It’s Sean Benoit, Candidate for Council a new principal came, a new in Garwood. Having worked with Borough website are a good start, necessary to have a leader that style of leadership emerged. One both current Mayor Charles they are far from the end. As the Probitas Verus Honos in which a shared mission and Lombardo and Councilwoman only local representative with ad- CONTINUED ON NEXT COLUMN goals were developed under the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-26 Thursday, May 17, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Legal Newspaper for Union County, Cranford Local Letters to the Editor This Time And Space I Talk About My Passion For Doing The Right Thing Councilwoman Todisco Stepped Up To To my fellow Garwood residents: This passion carries over into Recent Home Sales I am running for the Borough anything else I do, from helping Council, because being of service friends to family events and of Help Provide Me With The Direction to those around me is in my blood. course including my first run for Both literally, in the case of my public office. One of my favorite Cranford: 02/28/18 Todisco, both have a commit- Councilwoman Todisco is not parents, and figuratively with my things about working in law en- Joseph and Marion Catena to Loft ment to serving Garwood that is someone who waits for ideas to desire to do what’s right. My late forcement is all the wonderful Homes LLC., 21 Chippewa Way, extremely admirable. Where they materialize; she taps into the father was a police officer, known people I have been able to meet $460,000. differ in this mayoral primary potential of the people she works in his day for doing things the and help over the years. This is Suzanne LaPlace to Great Prop- race is the type of leader each of with and provides the tools and right way and passing this knowl- something I also see happening erties Holding LLC., 29 Rutgers them represents. Mayor clear vision to make government edge down to new officers coming now as I walk door to door in our Road, $317,500. Lombardo, especially prior to the function more effectively. On top onto the job. Most people around neighborhoods and meet people Lynn Suga-Rafanelli to 208 North announcement that there would of that, today’s mayor requires Garwood know my mother, who around town with my running Ave West LLC., 208 North Av- be a primary race, was a leader someone who can actively com- has been a tireless advocate for mates. There are many more enue West, $670,000. who would place complete faith municate with the public about many things in her life, for the people to help and much good left Philomena Cohen to John and in each councilperson to com- safety concerns, meetings, and businesses in town, but most of to do. Gloria Rossi, 38 Balmiere Park- plete any and every task. While I other important issues. Council- all for me. These personal ex- I will bring my knowledge, ex- way, $630,000. certainly appreciate the au- woman Todisco is persistent in amples have guided me through- perience and ideas to our Council. Donna J. Vizian to Bruce Klein tonomy, I found myself at the fully disclosing information out my life, providing the inspira- I will also bring the same passion and Ellen Walsh, 30 Springfield start of my term struggling to whether it be through her tena- tion for me to be who I am today. I have in all other aspects of my Avenue, $549,900. figure out exactly how to fulfill cious reports during council meet- I now can do what my father did life to the concept of moving by working with new officers to “Garwood Forward.” I am willing Roxanne Alvarado to Michael and my campaign promises to the ings, Facebook posts, videos, fli- Jenny L. Irwin, 27 Wade Avenue, people of Garwood. It was Coun- ers, and coordinating and advo- help teach the next generation and able to make difficult deci- how to wear a shield with integrity sions while taking ownership of $518,000. cilwoman Todisco who stepped cating for town hall meetings. 47 Johnson Avenue LLC. to P L P up to help provide me with the She has the boundless energy and pride. both my ideas and my mistakes. I am first and foremost a father I will be an honest advocate for Luxury Painting LLC., 37 Johnson direction and connections to let this town needs in its Mayor as Avenue, $180,000. me feel more capable to be suc- we embark on the next four years. and a husband. There is no bigger our residents, even if that means role to fill than parenthood, and I occasionally telling someone Bank of New York Mellon to Kevin cessful. One such example was For these reasons, I encourage C. Ho and Betty Yee, 56 Johnson the beautification idea to spruce all Democratic primary voters to hope to guide and inspire my own something they don’t want to hear. sons the way my father did for I will work to restore civility and Avenue, $379,900. up Garwood. It was Council- consider what kind of leader do Christine Bannon-Izzo to woman Todisco who expertly you want running your town? I me. My wife Veronica is truly my have greater transparency on the best friend, my rock and my sup- Council, while ensuring Garwood’s Alexander Jaeger and Christo- guided Council President hope you will join me in pledging pher Webb, 5 Besler Avenue, Blumenstock and me to create a your support to the Todisco-Ince- port system. Without Veronica continued success as an excellent standing alongside me, nothing place to live and raise a family $425,700. Green Team that allowed not Benoit Team on Column D on Christopher H. Pye to Matt Y. Liu only the Mayor and council mem- Tuesday, June 5. else I do would be possible. through my commitment to fiscal After family comes my profes- responsibility. and Sarah Y. Jiang, 39 Union bers to get involved, but encour- Avenue South, $450,000. aged and tapped into the volun- Garwood Councilman sion. I am passionate about what I am excited, honored and Marc Lazarow (D) I do, and what I have done over humbled for the opportunity to Wagner Living Trust to Argia teer spirit of this town. This vi- DiMarco and Bryan Gale, 316 sion then morphed into creating my years of service in law en- join with Mayor Charles Lombardo forcement. Instead of listing off and Jennyfer Guerrero. We are Lincoln Avenue East, $370,000. the volunteer cards for discounts Eleanor Tola to Kevin and Lorena at local businesses. Campaign Letters various things I have done in my your real Garwood Democrats, Campaign letters concerning career, I invite everyone to visit with the right priorities and the Thomas, 707 Lincoln Avenue Reading is Good For You the Tuesday, June 5 Primary our campaign team’s website at perfect mixture of passion, com- East, $500,000. Election will be accepted up www.garwoodforward.com, mitment and experience to bring Rosemarie Piacantini to Elyse until the last edition prior to where my resume may be found. this town into the next phase of its Piacentini, 217 Cenntenial Av- I would rather take this time and existence. I ask my fellow Demo- enue, $145,000. the election, Thursday, May space to talk about my passion for crats to join our team, and vote 31. Only those letters address- Cranford Realty, LLC. to 1005- doing the right thing, which led for Column B on June 5. 09 Forest Avenue Realty LLC., 1 ing issues will be published. me to be a police officer and Letters containing accusations Vincent Kearney McKinley Street, $3,375,000. continues to drive me over two Langdon Properties, LLC. to and personal attacks will be decades later to keep doing the Regular Democratic Candidate for rejected by the editors. Garwood Council Charlene Lewis and Darren Jones, goleader.com/subscribe right thing on my job. 617 Raritan Road. $358,000.