2013 Year in Review: January Through May

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Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader 13-01-10: UNION COUNTY FREEHOLDERS...Several members of the Union County Freeholders were sworn in at the reorganization meeting held January 6 at the county courthouse in Elizabeth. Pictured, from left to right, are: Freeholder Vice-Chairman Christopher Hudak, Freeholder Daniel Sullivan, Megan K. Scott for The Westfield Leader Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Freeholder Vernell Wright, Freeholder Angel Estrada, Freeholder Bette Jane 13-01-24: ANNUAL MARCH…Marchers walk down East Broad Street in 13-02-14: COLD WEATHER FUN...Area residents enjoy a day of sledding in Kowalski, Freeholder Chairwoman Linda Carter, Freeholder Mohamed Jalloh, Westfield to the First Congregational Church on Elmer Street on Monday Unami Park in Cranford on Saturday after a blizzard blanketed the area in Freeholder Alexander Mirabella and Freeholder Bruce Bergen. during the 26th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March. snow. 2013 Year In Review: January Through May

JANUARY the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of having to gavel the more than hour- in many years, RVSA’s board unani- was only 15 at the time, was sentenced tear down the house that currently sits Westfield Education. long work session to order. Council- mously approved a budget. by state Superior Court Judge Robert on the property. Mayor Andrew Skibitsky focused The newly Democratic-controlled man Jim Mathieu accused Mayor Kirsch to an indeterminate amount of Fanwood on Westfield’s successful communica- township council appointed Judy Quattrocchi of having misquoted the FEBRUARY time, up to 10 years, in prison. The council appointed three Fan- tions during Superstorm Sandy in his Verrone of the Decotis, Fitzpatrick and price of the $3.2-million project and Westfield Scotch Plains wood residents to the Municipal Con- annual state of the town address. Cole law firm in Teaneck as township refusing to correct herself. Hearings began on an application Alexander Smith, the head of the solidation Study Commission for At its reorganization meeting the attorney, replacing Jeffrey Lehrer, who Cranford before the planning board to expand Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tea Party, was Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Anthony Westfield Board of Education wel- had served in the position since 2010. Newly elected Township Commit- the Stop & Shop supermarket on Elm narrowly elected chairman of the town- DiBattista, Joe Nagy and borough coun- comed new members Lucy Biegler for Two newcomers were chosen at the teeman Thomas H. Hannen, Jr. was Street. Objecting to the application was ship Republican Committee. He de- cil member Jack Molenaar. a three-year term and Brendan Galligan reorganization meeting of the Scotch elected by the township committee to James Hughes of Massachusetts Street, feated Paulette Coronato, the former Garwood for a one-year term, as well as returning Plains Planning Board to lead the board serve as mayor for 2013, and Edward who was not present at the meeting but councilwoman who was seeking to Victor DeFilippo resigned from the members Gretchan Ohlig and Richard this year, with John Thompson being O’Malley was elected as deputy mayor. was represented by Attorney Art succeed former Mayor Martin Marks, borough council. The resignation was Mattessich for three-year terms. The selected as chairman and Michael Mountainside Attenasio. who resigned as chairman following made effective at noon, seven hours board re-elected Mr. Mattessich to serve Graziano named vice-chairman. Mr. Kate Motz and Jeane Parker were Mayor Skibitsky announced he the 2012 municipal elections after before the work session for that night’s as president, and Rosanne Kurstedt to Thompson, who was appointed to a sworn in for three-year terms on the would seek an unprecedented third term moving to Cranford. meeting. The following meeting, coun- serve as vice-president. three-year term on the board, defeated board of education. James Ruban, Jr. as mayor of Westfield. The township council sparred a bit cil members chose not to discuss or The town’s recreation commission Paulette Coronato, who had served as and Christopher Minks, who served as Following a request for Mayor Ski- over some of the specifics of its proce- publicly introduce the candidates for appointed former councilman and 10- chairwoman for the previous four years. president and vice-president, respec- bitsky to join Mayors Against Illegal dural rules as well as the appointment the seat. Despite the subject of the year commission member, Peter The Scotch Plains Management tively, in 2012, were nominated and Guns by residents from Westfield-based of a new health insurance broker for nominations being listed on the pub- Echausse, as its chairman for 2013, and Corp. (SPMC), the overseer of busi- unanimously reelected to those posi- New Jersey Residents for Action, the 2013. lished agenda, none of the council Tom Rippenger as vice-chairman. ness district improvement efforts, faced tions. council passed a resolution calling on The Scotch Plains Zoning Board members responded to Mayor The town’s zoning board of adjust- an uncertain future given its lack of a The borough council discussed pro- citizens to contact their congressional approved with conditions the first “baby Quattrocchi’s request for a motion on ment reappointed William Heinbokel manager and Mayor Glover’s proposal posed capital improvements to the representative and the NJ SAFE task step” in the configuration of the the issue. to serve as chairman and Chris Masciale to suspend assessments. Mountainside Public Library. Accord- force. Shackamaxon Country Club property, Cranford as vice-chairman during the board’s Council members sparred over ap- ing to council members, the library is in Sixteen new housing units were ap- which was established in the township The township committee introduced annual reorganization meeting. Mr. pointments, council procedures and need of a new HVAC (heating, ventila- proved for applicant C.W.M.&P., Inc. in 1916. The approval of the minor an ordinance setting out the process for Heinbokel has served as board chair- proper recognition of volunteers. At its tion and air conditioning) unit. for 314 Myrtle Avenue and 321 Grove subdivision will create two new lots establishing historic districts and en- man for 10 years. conference meeting, the council ap- County Street, the wooded area across from the from existing lots, which combined couraging the preservation of land- Mark Holloway, the 14-year-old pointed a new township auditor, labor Creation of a mayors emergency Westfield Indoor Tennis Club. will comprise 145.19 acres, and cur- marks within Cranford. Westfield High School freshman who relations attorney and tax appeal attor- management group for future storms, a The Westfield BOE introduced its rently operates as the Shackamaxon The mailing of the annual sewer bills died of a flu-related illness, was re- ney. county gun buyback program, job train- preliminary budget for the 2013-2014 Golf Club. A new 14.50-acre lot will be was delayed due to ongoing problems membered at a vigil held by his friends Fanwood ing and business assistance and a com- school year of $96,402,166, with created for a future townhouse age- with a new computer system, which and classmates in front of Westfield Fanwood council members unani- munity energy aggregation program $86,360,678 coming from the local tax restricted development consisting of involved matching addresses with wa- High School. mously pledged their full support for topped the list of initiatives announced levy. 16 units to be built by Toll Brothers, ter company records. Scotch Plains Mayors Against Illegal Guns, (MAIG) by 2013 Union County Freeholder Pilot Frank Dombroski, along with which is planned to have access to County Democratic leaders from all levels of a coalition of mayors committed to Chairwoman Linda Carter at the Jeff O’Connor and Michael Oster, Lamberts Mill Road, leaving the bal- Union County Manager Al Faella government descended upon Scotch combating gun violence with preven- county’s 156th reorganization meet- counted their blessings and joked about ance of the property, 130.69 acres, for released the 2013 executive budget to- Plains on New Year’s Day to watch tative measures. ing. how many of their “nine lives” they had continued use as a country club. taling $504 million, with $321.7 mil- former councilman Kevin Glover as- The Fanwood Planning Board des- Area used up as they recounted a series of In a 6-1 vote, members of the Scotch lion to be raised in county taxes, an sume the mayor’s seat. After Mr. Glover ignated Dale Flowers as its new chair- A group of 14 New Jersey mayors unfortunate events that would leave Plains-Fanwood Board of Education increase of $19.3 million over last year. and new Councilwoman Colleen man. and other officials announced plans for them shivering in single-digit tempera- approved the purchase of property next A report issued by a consulting firm Gialanella were sworn in to their posts, Garwood what they defined as “commonsense” tures, but virtually unscathed, after the to Terrill Middle School. According to hired by Union County recommended Democrats took a 3-1 council advan- Bill Nierstedt, a 25-year Garwood gun laws following the Newtown, Conn. plane they were traveling in crashed Board President Trip Whitehouse, the the county either lease or sell Runnells tage. resident, took his seat on the dais of the mass shootings that resulted in the five miles north of Lake Placid, N.Y. almost one acre of property to the right Specialized Hospital in Berkeley Louis Beckerman, who led the town- borough council 10 years after his ini- deaths of 20 schoolchildren and six The Downtown Westfield Corpora- of the middle school cost the district Heights as the only way to eliminate ship Democratic Party since late 2009, tial attempt to serve. Mr. Nierstedt and adults last December. tion (DWC) observed a moment of $223,000. The district is planning to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 was unanimously named to the town- his running mate, Ann Palmer, took the The Rahway Valley Sewerage silence for Lee Hale, a longtime ship council, filling the vacancy cre- oath of office during a swearing-in Authority’s (RVSA) Board of Com- Westfield resident who served as the ated when Mr. Glover resigned his ceremony. missioners passed its 2013 budget with- DWC’s treasurer and had passed away. council seat to assume the mayoralty The debate over the Garwood Ath- out an increase in operating expenses, DWC Executive Director Sherry Cronin on January 1. letic Field Complex (AFC) was reig- although several member municipali- said, “It is a huge loss for us.” Betty Anne Woerner, Trip nited with borough council members ties saw increases to their assessments. Nearly 37 years after the brutal rape Whitehouse and Karen Kulikowski sparring over the exact cost to taxpay- The budget underwent state review and murder of Lena Triano in her were all elected to three-year terms on ers and Mayor Pat Quattrocchi twice before it was finalized. For the first time Westfield home, Carlton Franklin, who

Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader 13-04-04: IN THE HUNT…Sunshine, a bunny and lots of kids can only mean one thing — the Westfield Lions Club’s 78th annual Easter Egg Hunt in Mindowaskin Park held this past Saturday. The Easter Bunny came for pictures, while the Lions Club placed approximately 1,200 eggs with over 800 prizes. PAGE INDEX

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Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader 13-04-18:OPENING DAY…The Westfield Baseball League players participate 13-05-02: TRAFFIC TANGO...The “Dancing Policeman” entertains attendees 13-05-30: IN THEIR HONOR...The American flag stands at attention as veter- in the Opening Day Parade on April 13. Players, parents and coaches walk to while also directing traffic at the Classic Car and Motorcycle Auction and Show ans, officers and area residents show their respect at the Memorial Day Parade Gumbert Field where they enjoyed a day filled with festivities. held Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Westfield. held Monday in downtown Westfield. 2013 Year In Review: January Through May

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the county subsidizing the facility to Scotch Plains residents. tions to increase professional services for an upgraded website. To facilitate and recreation properties. had known his intent. the tune of $17 million as of the end of Fanwood contracts by a total of $630,000 as part deeper structural changes, the board May saw the end of an era in County 2011. The Fanwood Borough Council ap- of a $22-million upgrade at the Union was reaching out to the Fanwood Coun- Westfield, as Lindeman Buick closed To support a nearly $494-million Area proved sharing services with Scotch County correctional facility. cil for support and input, as well as its doors, leaving the town without a budget, Union County taxes would rise The RVSA board saw its 2013 bud- Plains on an emergency radio station. soliciting patron and resident input single new-car dealership. by $15 million; Westfield taxes rose by get passed without an increase in its Scotch Plains would be lead partner on APRIL through a public survey. Near month’s end, Attorney General $2.1 million, while the Scotch Plains operating expense budget, although the shared emergency radio station and Westfield The Fanwood Borough Council in- Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced the ap- levy increased nearly $884,000. several member municipalities did see planned to proceed with the station, Peter Franks, a vice-president of the troduced the borough’s 2013 budget. pointment of former federal prosecu- The long-time head of the Union increases to their assessments. whether or not Fanwood shared the Westfield Soccer Association, asked The proposed 12.704-percent munici- tor Grace H. Park of Westfield as acting County Democratic Party and execu- The RVSA looked to settle its claims service. the town’s recreation commission to pal tax rate represented a 2.74-percent Union County prosecutor, effective tive director of the Union County Im- against some of the companies involved The borough’s planning board heard consider new signage at the soccer and increase from the previous year so the June 17. provement Authority (UCIA), Char- in the construction of the cogeneration an application from Sprint Nextel Cor- lacrosse fields at Sid Faye and Houlihan average household would pay approxi- Garwood lotte DeFilippo of Hillside, announced facility. Mediation was set for May and poration (Sprint) and New Cingular fields and at the soccer field on Rahway mately $63 more in municipal taxes in Borough Council members approved her retirement, effective August 1, in a June to involve PS&S (Paulus, Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) to erect a Avenue near the Roman Catholic 2013 than in 2012. an ordinance on second reading, re- special UCIA meeting. Sokolowski and Sartor) and CCMS 150-foot temporary tower at 57 South Church of St. Helen, stating the Cranford quiring residents to place leaves in Ms. DeFilippo had served as UCIA (Consolidated Construction Manage- Avenue. A Public Service Enterprise Westfield Soccer Association would The township planning board biodegradable bags or in containers 32 executive director since 2002. The im- ment Services Corporation). Group (PSEG) tower formerly located pay for the signs. amended its Master Plan to comply gallons or less. The measure, which provement authority’s board of com- there came down for renovations in The Westfield Town Council dis- with a December 9, 2011 court order ended the Department of Public Works’ missioners voted to appoint Mark W. MARCH July 2012. The cell carriers, which had cussed a series of upcoming ordinances issued by state Superior Court Judge (DPW) practice of vacuuming leaves Brink, the assistant director, as interim Westfield an antenna on that tower, proposed a that would bring the town into compli- Lisa Chrystal. The move would bring left in the streets by residents, passed executive director. The Westfield Board of Education temporary tower to restore coverage ance with current affordable-housing Cranford into compliance with the New by a 4-2 tally, with Council President In a statement, Ms. DeFilippo said: approved a preliminary 2013-2014 to- during the PSEG tower’s absence. The regulations. The ordinances were a re- Jersey Fair Share Plan with a housing Sara Todisco and Councilman Steve “In recent weeks, the Authority and I tal budget of $96,402,166 with a local board denied the application since there sult of the settlement of the Sunnyside element. The move would allow the Blaufeder opposing the ordinance. have come under an unwarranted se- tax levy of $86,360,678, representing was a possibility that the applicants Senior Housing lawsuit, and – along township to appeal the decision made Mountainside ries of criticisms that have threatened an increase of $1.6 million over the could join another temporary tower at with court approval – would prevent by Judge Chrystal to allow Cranford The Mountainside Borough Coun- this progress and the agency’s previous year. 1 South Avenue, approved for T-Mo- any future developers from bringing a Development Associates (CDA) to cil officially adopted the borough’s integrity…I value my reputation, that The Westfield Planning Board con- bile in December 2012. builder’s-remedy type lawsuit against build 360 apartments at 215/235 2013 budget. The owner of a home of the improvement authority and all tinued to review a revised and resub- Cranford the town. The ordinances were still Birchwood Avenue. The decision was assessed at $165,537, the average as- the projects we have completed through mitted application by Stop & Shop The Cranford Township Committee being revised and would ultimately rendered in favor of the CDA when it sessment of a home in the borough, the years for various communities.” Supermarket Company LLC (Stop & heard the last round of reports by de- involve rezoning to allow for afford- sued the township using a builder’s- saw his or her taxes increase by $115. She said the criticisms threatened Shop) to expand its Elm Street loca- partment heads presenting their tenta- able housing to be built. It also would remedy lawsuit. Scotch Plains future projects such as the planned tion. Revisions were made in response tive budgets for 2013. The preliminary enable Westfield to participate in the Garwood Two weeks before the township expansion of the Union County Col- to concerns regarding parking, drain- municipal budget was $34,292,514, county’s affordable housing rehabili- Council members adopted a $7.4- council’s vote on the 2013 municipal lege campus in Cranford. age and lighting ratios. representing an increase of $322,476, tation program, as well as run its own million budget – nearly $275,000 higher budget, Mayor Kevin Glover said that Later in the month, Union County The Westfield Town Council pre- or 0.95 percent, over 2012. A total of rehabilitation program for rental units, than the previous year. Borough resi- no additional funding for the township Prosecutor Theodore Romankow also sented and approved on first reading $21,303,085 would be raised in taxes, and would allow for special needs and dents would see their taxes increase library would be available this year. announced his retirement, effective June the $38.5-million 2013 municipal bud- an increase of $460,343, or 1.96 per- supportive housing. 3.31 percent, or $95 per $100,000 of The mayor said that the library in re- 17. He had served as prosecutor since get. While the budget was up over $1.5 cent, over the previous year. The Westfield Board of Adjustment assessed property value. cent years had been spared cuts to its being appointed in 2002 by Governor million from the previous year’s spend- The township committee appointed approved a 16-townhouse development Mountainside budget while other township depart- James McGreevey. He was reappointed ing plan, the town remained under the an expert in legal ethics to look into at the corner of Grove Street and Myrtle Mountainside Board of Education ments’ expenditures were pared back. by Governor Jon Corzine in 2008. state-mandated, 2-percent cap. The whether there were any conflicts of Avenue. adopted a $15,216,333 budget for the A split township council later ap- Region average Westfield home assessed at interest in having the former township Scotch Plains 2013-2014 school year, of which proved the 2013 municipal budget that Plans emerged that called for NJ $180,500 saw an increase of approxi- attorney and his law firm represent the The township council unveiled its $14,215,815 would be raised in taxes. was to be funded in part by a 1.26- Transit to provide some of its newly mately $90 for the year. township in two significant housing 2013 municipal budget, calling for a The owner of a home assessed at the percent increase in municipal property purchased dual-powered locomotives Following several round-table dis- development matters, as the firm’s ties 1.26-percent increase in the municipal average of $165,537 will pay $4,917 in taxes, the smallest increase in a decade, for Raritan Valley Line trains both at cussions on how to be better prepared to the developers were being ques- portion of property-tax bills, amount- school taxes, compared to the previous according to Mayor Glover. The 3-2 peak daily commuter times as well as in disasters and other emergencies, the tioned. ing to about a $24 increase for the year’s tax of $4,768, an increase of vote to approve the $24.1-million off-peak weekday hours and week- town began the process of purchasing a The Union County Prosecutor’s Of- average homeowner. The proposed $149. spending plan followed several weeks ends. The dual-powered locomotives mobile command center and a perma- fice sponsored the first statewide Au- $24.1-million spending plan is almost Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli of public protest about the proposed would replace diesel engines, which nent generator for the Department of tism and Law Enforcement Training $500,000 more than the previous year’s presented details on the borough’s 2013 funding levels for the township library. cannot be used in the transit tunnels to Public Works facility. The council Program for police officers, criminal budget, and about 60 percent would be budget, detailing the reasons for the Fanwood New York. passed an ordinance, by a vote of 6-1, justice professionals and other first re- funded by the raising of $15.9 million $312,160 increase as compared to the The borough’s planning board ap- On May 1, approximately 150 allocating $360,000 for the purchases. sponders. The all-day program attracted in property taxes, a $135,342 increase previous year. The total increase was proved an application from Elite Prop- people gathered at Temple Emanu-El A group of Harding Street residents 300 officers from New Jersey and be- over 2012. The municipal rate would 4.12 percent. The owner of a home erties to develop two new Fanwood in Westfield to hear politicians, law- objected to a redistricting option by the yond. State government officials, in- increase 2 cents, to $1.479 per $100 of assessed at $165,537, the average as- Crossing buildings and a municipal enforcement personnel and religious Westfield Board of Education, which cluding Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa assessed value, meaning that for the sessment in the borough, would see parking lot joining them. leaders speak about gun legislation on was given to seven out of 27 families of and state Assembly Minority Leader average assessed home of $121,700, their municipal taxes increased by ap- Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell also the state and national level and what Washington Elementary School stu- Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield), both the increase would be $24.34. The av- proximately $115. noted that Police Chief Richard Trigo can be done to stem the tide of vio- dents whose children would be going addressed the crowd. erage municipal tax bill would rise County had requested that the council consider lence. to two different middle schools. The Garwood from $1,775 to $1,799. The Union County Freeholders an- lowering speed limits on stretches of During May, the Union County Ho- seven families were given the option Republicans gathered for the Union The Scotch Plains Township Coun- nounced that the county was monitor- Terrill Road and Martine Avenue to micide Task Force and the Clark Po- for siblings to stay together in either County GOP Convention at The cil held a four-and-a-half-hour special ing actions taken by the state Attorney coincide with Scotch Plains’ plans to lice Department investigated the death Roosevelt or Edison Intermediate Westwood in Garwood to show their meeting with neighbors (Stop The Cell General’s office against Birdsall Ser- lower speed limits on certain parts of of a township man, Joseph Galfy of Schools. The redistricting was in re- support for Governor Chris Christie. Tower) of the Hillside Cemetery who vices Group after the company’s former these streets. Starlite Drive. The search eventually sponse to a previously conducted popu- The governor was in attendance and were upset by a recent state Appeals chief executive officer and six other In mid-May, dedicated students led police to Caleb Lawrence lation study. addressed the crowd. Court decision to overturn a January executives were indicted on charges showed their spirit at the “Relay For McGillvary, 24, who was arrested at Scotch Plains At the Garwood Borough Council’s 2012 decision made by state Superior they conspired to avoid the restrictions Life” event at the Scotch Plains-Fan- the Greyhound Bus Terminal in Phila- Frustrations over the track record meeting, it was announced that resi- Court Judge Karen M. Cassidy to up- of the state’s Pay-to-Play Act by dis- wood High School. The nationwide delphia. Officers were called to the and future direction of the four-year- dents would face a 3.31-percent prop- hold the board of adjustment’s denial guising illegal corporate political con- event raises much-needed funds and Clark home for a welfare check and old Scotch Plains Management Corpo- erty-tax hike under the 2013 proposed to allow T-Mobile and Verizon to in- tributions as personal contributions of awareness to help cure cancer. discovered the victim. McGillvary is ration (SPMC) were aired by both busi- municipal budget. The increase would stall a 125-foot monopole in the cem- employees of the firm, although the Cranford better known as Kai the hatchet- ness owners and council members as amount to $95 per $100,000 of as- etery. The meeting ended with Mayor allegations did not involve work done Approximately three dozen residents, wielding hitchhiker, after he was the governing body prepared to con- sessed property value. The proposed Kevin Glover saying the township by the firm in Union County. mostly from Cranford, came out to a credited for using a hatchet to thwart sider SPMC’s 2013 budget. $5.797 million in tax revenues would would commit to paying for the group The Freeholders’ Fiscal Affairs Com- Westfield Town Council meeting to an attacker from nearly killing a A three-judge state Appellate Court go to fund a $7.7-million budget – to consult with Zoning Board Attorney mittee concluded its budget hearings object to the rezoning of 206 Spring- Northern California utility worker. panel ordered the township to issue nearly $200,000 higher than the 2012 Vincent Loughlin, but could not com- on a proposed $494.5-million budget field Avenue and several other parcels His interview with a Fresno TV sta- permits to T-Mobile and Verizon Wire- spending plan. mit any more monies toward an appeal with a $321.7-million tax levy, repre- of land to allow for future development tion went viral and was viewed by less for construction of a 125-foot cell Former Republican candidate Steven of the latest decision. senting a $19-million increase over of affordable housing. millions. tower monopole in the 130-acre Hill- Blaufeder was unanimously approved Scotch Plains police were notified 2012. Sunnyside Senior Housing, LLC, Later in the month, towns celebrated side Cemetery on Park Avenue. The by the borough council to fill the seat by a staff member at the Scotch Plains- A state Superior Court judge ruled owned by Ray Rodgers, will construct parades and gathered to lay wreaths to decision reversed a state Superior Court vacated by the resignation of Victor Fanwood High School that a hand- that a Cranford resident, Tina Renna, 24 units, four of which will be set aside remember veterans who lost their lives decision as well as the township’s board DeFilippo. written note containing a bomb threat who runs a blog on Union County as affordable housing. The majority of defending the United States. of adjustment October 2010 decision Borough school board members had been found in a common area of government, was protected by the state’s the residents who spoke out against the that rejected the application. unanimously adopted a tentative $8.5- the high school. Students were evacu- journalist shield law and thus could not rezoning and pending development on The council gave its final approval to million budget, which translated into a ated and parents were alerted via be required to comply with a subpoena Springfield Avenue were residents of Next week’s edition of a redevelopment agreement between $95.33 school-tax hike per home as- Honeywell Alert. The Scotch Plains by the Union County Prosecutor’s Of- Cranford, whose homes border the the newspaper will the municipal government and NJ Golf sessed at $100,000. The $7.1-million Police Department’s K-9 Unit and fice regarding the alleged misuse of property. Partners regarding the development of tax levy is $192,000 more than the Bomb Squad along with the Union county-owned generators by county Many of the residents cited concerns be delivered on age-restricted housing on a portion of previous year’s revised $6.9 million. County Sheriff’s Office and the New employees during Hurricane Sandy. about water run-off, traffic implica- the Shackamaxon Country Club prop- While the hike exceeded the 2-percent Jersey State Police performed a sys- tions and changing the look of their Friday, January 3, erty and the maintaining of the country cap allowed by state law, it falls under tematic walk-through and the school MAY neighborhood. Several of the residents Due to club as a golf course for at least the next the maximum when special-education was cleared. All students and staff safely Westfield also said the previous owners, who sold five years. instruction and health benefits for school returned to the building and school had Following the final approval of six the property in 2004, would not have New Year’s Day. The search for a new township man- employees are exempted – enabling it a normal dismissal. new rezoning ordinances by the town sold the property to Mr. Rodgers if they ager began with the Scotch Plains Coun- to be passed without requiring voter Fanwood council, Westfield positioned itself to cil divided over the process after the approval. Elite Properties (EP) proposed con- comply with the second round of the resignation of Henry Underhill, the Mountainside tinuing construction on the Fanwood state’s affordable-housing regulations. municipal government’s fourth town- The Mountainside Board of Educa- Crossing complex in the borough’s The six ordinances were a result of the ship manager since 2008. tion unanimously approved a tentative downtown redevelopment district. The settlement of the Sunnyside Senior The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board budget for the 2013-2014 school year company gained occupancy of Fan- Housing lawsuit; along with court ap- of Education approved a motion allow- of $15,216,333, with $14,351,445 to wood Crossing I (FWC-I), the building proval, they prevent any future devel- ing a $300,000 transfer from its capital be raised in school taxes. on the corner of Martine and South opers from bringing a builder’s-rem- reserve account for the purchase of a The Mountainside Borough Coun- Avenues, in July 2012. In August 2012, edy lawsuit against the town. Terrill Road property to the right of cil approved a resolution, known as the EP made a redevelopment agreement Later in the month, the Daughters of Terrill Middle School. The district plans Periodic Re-examination of the Master with the borough, and committed to the American Revolution (DAR) held a to tear down the house on the one-acre Plan and Zoning Ordinance, to under- construct three additional sites: Fan- rededication ceremony of its charter at property, stating that there were many take a general re-examination of the wood Crossing II (FWC-II), a four- the Reeve History and Cultural Re- uses for the property and that the pur- borough’s Master Plan and develop- story mixed-use building; Fanwood source Center, and Westfielders en- chase was an opportunity to acquire ment regulations, to help revitalize the Crossing III (FWC-III), a three-story joyed the annual Spring Fling, spon- additional land. light industrial zone by expanding uses residential building with a first-floor sored by the Westfield Area Chamber The BOE unanimously passed the and to limit overbuilding. parking garage, and a municipal park- of Commerce. 2013-2014 school budget of $86.1 County ing area behind both buildings that will Also this month, the Westfield High million, making the total local tax levy The Union County Board of Chosen ultimately belong to the borough. School boys and girls swim teams were $77,991,986 for the 2013-2014 bud- Freeholders were asked by a Summit The Fanwood Memorial Library honored for winning their second state get, representing a $1.6-million increase (FML) board discussed progress on championships. councilman to reduce a projected $19.2- Sonia Owchariw for The Westfield Leader over the 2012-2013 budget – a 2.11- million increase in the county’s tax initiatives in its five-year Strategic Plan. The town’s recreation commission 13-05-30: GRADUATION NIGHT…Union County College (UCC) graduates percent tax increase for Fanwood resi- levy by $13 million. The library had selected a new logo, also agreed to develop a no-smoking or stand after entering Kean University’s Harwood Arena in Union for UCC’s 69th dents and 1.47-percent tax increase for The Freeholders considered resolu- and planned to commission a designer no-tobacco policy for the town’s parks commencement exercises held May 22. Serving the community since 1959

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Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 13-01-17: FOCUS ON GUN VIOLENCE...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Photo courtesy of Brian Walter center, speaks at a press conference Monday in Cranford by Mayors Against 13-01-24: ST. PATRICK’S DAY PREP…Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Joe Illegal Guns to announce plans to lobby Congress for federal legislation aimed at Megan K. Scott for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Nolan from Channel 7 Eyewitness News, Brian Costello and Brian Walter, ending gun violence. Among those pictured in the front row are: New Providence 13-01-24: ANNUAL MARCH…Marchers walk down East Broad Street in owners of OH’Brian’s in Fanwood, were celebrity bartenders at this year’s St. Mayor J. Brooke Hern, Cranford Mayor Thomas H. Hannen, Jr., Westfield Westfield to the First Congregational Church on Elmer Street on Monday Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser in Kenilworth. Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. Councilwoman Jo Ann Neylan and Roselle Mayor Jamel Holley. during the 26th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March. Costello, Mr. Walter, Mayor Mahr and Mr. Nolan. 2013 Year In Review: January Through May

JANUARY teers. At its conference meeting, Garwood 156th reorganization meeting. restricted development consisting sentative and the NJ SAFE task Scotch Plains the council appointed a new town- Bill Nierstedt, a 25-year Garwood Area of 16 units to be built by Toll Broth- force. Democratic leaders from all lev- ship auditor, labor relations attor- resident, took his seat on the dais of A group of 14 New Jersey may- ers, which is planned to have access Sixteen new housing units were els of government descended upon ney and tax appeal attorney. the borough council 10 years after ors and other officials announced to Lamberts Mill Road, leaving the approved for applicant C.W.M.&P., Scotch Plains on New Year’s Day to Fanwood his initial attempt to serve. Mr. plans for what they defined as balance of the property, 130.69 Inc. for 314 Myrtle Avenue and 321 watch former councilman Kevin Fanwood council members unani- Nierstedt and his running mate, Ann “commonsense” gun laws follow- acres, for continued use as a coun- Grove Street, the wooded area Glover assume the mayor’s seat. mously pledged their full support Palmer, took the oath of office during the Newtown, Conn. mass try club. across from the Westfield Indoor After Mr. Glover and new Council- for Mayors Against Illegal Guns, ing a swearing-in ceremony. shootings that resulted in the deaths In a 6-1 vote, members of the Tennis Club. woman Colleen Gialanella were (MAIG) a coalition of mayors com- The debate over the Garwood Ath- of 20 schoolchildren and six adults Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of The Westfield BOE introduced sworn in to their posts, Democrats mitted to combating gun violence letic Field Complex (AFC) was re- last December. Education approved the purchase its preliminary budget for the 2013- took a 3-1 council advantage. with preventative measures. ignited with borough council mem- The Rahway Valley Sewerage of property next to Terrill Middle 2014 school year of $96,402,166, Louis Beckerman, who led the The Fanwood Planning Board bers sparring over the exact cost to Authority’s (RVSA) Board of Com- School. According to Board Presi- with $86,360,678 coming from the township Democratic Party since designated Dale Flowers as its new taxpayers and Mayor Pat missioners passed its 2013 budget dent Trip Whitehouse, the almost local tax levy. late 2009, was unanimously named chairman. Quattrocchi twice having to gavel without an increase in operating one acre of property to the right of Pilot Frank Dombroski, along to the township council, filling the Westfield the more than hour-long work ses- expenses, although several mem- the middle school cost the district with Jeff O’Connor and Michael vacancy created when Mr. Glover Mayor Andrew Skibitsky focused sion to order. Councilman Jim ber municipalities saw increases to $223,000. The district is planning Oster, counted their blessings and resigned his council seat to assume on Westfield’s successful commu- Mathieu accused Mayor their assessments. The budget un- to tear down the house that cur- joked about how many of their “nine the mayoralty on January 1. nications during Superstorm Sandy Quattrocchi of having misquoted derwent state review before it was rently sits on the property. lives” they had used up as they Betty Anne Woerner, Trip in his annual state of the town ad- the price of the $3.2-million project finalized. For the first time in many Fanwood recounted a series of unfortunate Whitehouse and Karen Kulikowski dress. and refusing to correct herself. years, RVSA’s board unanimously The council appointed three Fan- events that would leave them shiv- were all elected to three-year terms At its reorganization meeting the Cranford approved a budget. wood residents to the Municipal ering in single-digit temperatures, on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Westfield Board of Education wel- Newly elected Township Com- Consolidation Study Commission but virtually unscathed, after the Board of Education. comed new members Lucy Biegler mitteeman Thomas H. Hannen, Jr. FEBRUARY for Scotch Plains-Fanwood: An- plane they were traveling in crashed The newly Democratic-con- for a three-year term and Brendan was elected by the township com- Scotch Plains thony DiBattista, Joe Nagy and five miles north of Lake Placid, trolled township council appointed Galligan for a one-year term, as mittee to serve as mayor for 2013, Alexander Smith, the head of the borough council member Jack N.Y. Judy Verrone of the Decotis, well as returning members Gretchan and Edward O’Malley was elected Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tea Party, Molenaar. The Downtown Westfield Corpo- Fitzpatrick and Cole law firm in Ohlig and Richard Mattessich for as deputy mayor. was narrowly elected chairman of Westfield ration (DWC) observed a moment Teaneck as township attorney, re- three-year terms. The board re- Mountainside the township Republican Commit- Hearings began on an applica- of silence for Lee Hale, a longtime placing Jeffrey Lehrer, who had elected Mr. Mattessich to serve as Kate Motz and Jeane Parker were tee. He defeated Paulette Coronato, tion before the planning board to Westfield resident who served as served in the position since 2010. president, and Rosanne Kurstedt to sworn in for three-year terms on the the former councilwoman who was expand the Stop & Shop supermar- the DWC’s treasurer and had passed Two newcomers were chosen at serve as vice-president. board of education. James Ruban, seeking to succeed former Mayor ket on Elm Street. Objecting to the away. DWC Executive Director the reorganization meeting of the The town’s recreation commis- Jr. and Christopher Minks, who Martin Marks, who resigned as application was James Hughes of Sherry Cronin said, “It is a huge Scotch Plains Planning Board to sion appointed former councilman served as president and vice-presi- chairman following the 2012 mu- Massachusetts Street, who was not loss for us.” lead the board this year, with John and 10-year commission member, dent, respectively, in 2012, were nicipal elections after moving to present at the meeting but was rep- Nearly 37 years after the brutal Thompson being selected as chair- Peter Echausse, as its chairman for nominated and unanimously re- Cranford. resented by Attorney Art Attenasio. rape and murder of Lena Triano in man and Michael Graziano named 2013, and Tom Rippenger as vice- elected to those positions. The township council sparred a Mayor Skibitsky announced he her Westfield home, Carlton vice-chairman. Mr. Thompson, who chairman. The borough council discussed bit over some of the specifics of its would seek an unprecedented third Franklin, who was only 15 at the was appointed to a three-year term The town’s zoning board of ad- proposed capital improvements to procedural rules as well as the ap- term as mayor of Westfield. time, was sentenced by state Supe- on the board, defeated Paulette justment reappointed William the Mountainside Public Library. pointment of a new health insur- Following a request for Mayor rior Court Judge Robert Kirsch to Coronato, who had served as chair- Heinbokel to serve as chairman and According to council members, the ance broker for 2013. Skibitsky to join Mayors Against an indeterminate amount of time, woman for the previous four years. Chris Masciale as vice-chairman library is in need of a new HVAC The Scotch Plains Zoning Board Illegal Guns by residents from up to 10 years, in prison. The Scotch Plains Management during the board’s annual reorgani- (heating, ventilation and air condi- approved with conditions the first Westfield-based New Jersey Resi- Garwood Corp. (SPMC), the overseer of busi- zation meeting. Mr. Heinbokel has tioning) unit. “baby step” in the configuration of dents for Action, the council passed Victor DeFilippo resigned from ness district improvement efforts, served as board chairman for 10 County the Shackamaxon Country Club a resolution calling on citizens to the borough council. The resigna- faced an uncertain future given its years. Creation of a mayors emergency property, which was established in contact their congressional repre- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 lack of a manager and Mayor Mark Holloway, the 14-year-old management group for future the township in 1916. The approval Glover’s proposal to suspend as- Westfield High School freshman storms, a county gun buyback pro- of the minor subdivision will create sessments. who died of a flu-related illness, gram, job training and business as- two new lots from existing lots, Council members sparred over was remembered at a vigil held by sistance and a community energy which combined will comprise appointments, council procedures his friends and classmates in front aggregation program topped the list 145.19 acres, and currently oper- and proper recognition of volun- of Westfield High School. of initiatives announced by 2013 ates as the Shackamaxon Golf Club. Union County Freeholder Chair- A new 14.50-acre lot will be cre- woman Linda Carter at the county’s ated for a future townhouse age-

Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 13-04-18: PLAY BALL…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Baseball Association holds opening day activities April 13. Unfortunately, many games had to be cancelled due to Friday’s rain, which left fields too wet to play. Not all were cancelled, including a game on Booth Field where the opening day was attended by mayors from both Fanwood and Scotch Plains. PAGE INDEX

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion was made effective at noon, tion, whether or not Fanwood shared nearly $200,000 higher than the 2012 residential building with a first-floor The Freeholders’ Fiscal Affairs Com- mostly from Cranford, came out to a seven hours before the work ses- the service. spending plan. parking garage, and a municipal park- mittee concluded its budget hearings Westfield Town Council meeting to sion for that night’s meeting. The The borough’s planning board heard Former Republican candidate ing area behind both buildings that will on a proposed $494.5-million budget object to the rezoning of 206 Spring- following meeting, council mem- an application from Sprint Nextel Cor- Steven Blaufeder was unanimously ultimately belong to the borough. with a $321.7-million tax levy, repre- field Avenue and several other parcels bers chose not to discuss or pub- poration (Sprint) and New Cingular approved by the borough council to The Fanwood Memorial Library senting a $19-million increase over of land to allow for future development licly introduce the candidates for Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) to erect a fill the seat vacated by the resignation (FML) board discussed progress on 2012. of affordable housing. the seat. Despite the subject of the 150-foot temporary tower at 57 South of Victor DeFilippo. initiatives in its five-year Strategic Plan. A state Superior Court judge ruled Sunnyside Senior Housing, LLC, nominations being listed on the pub- Avenue. A Public Service Enterprise Borough school board members The library had selected a new logo, that a Cranford resident, Tina Renna, owned by Ray Rodgers, will construct lished agenda, none of the council Group (PSEG) tower formerly located unanimously adopted a tentative $8.5- and planned to commission a designer who runs a blog on Union County 24 units, four of which will be set aside members responded to Mayor there came down for renovations in million budget, which translated into for an upgraded website. To facilitate government, was protected by the state’s as affordable housing. The majority of Quattrocchi’s request for a motion July 2012. The cell carriers, which a $95.33 school-tax hike per home deeper structural changes, the board journalist shield law and thus could not the residents who spoke out against the on the issue. had an antenna on that tower, pro- assessed at $100,000. The $7.1-mil- was reaching out to the Fanwood Coun- be required to comply with a subpoena rezoning and pending development on Cranford posed a temporary tower to restore lion tax levy is $192,000 more than cil for support and input, as well as by the Union County Prosecutor’s Of- Springfield Avenue were residents of The township committee intro- coverage during the PSEG tower’s the previous year’s revised $6.9 mil- soliciting patron and resident input fice regarding the alleged misuse of Cranford, whose homes border the duced an ordinance setting out the absence. The board denied the appli- lion. While the hike exceeded the 2- through a public survey. county-owned generators by county property. process for establishing historic dis- cation since there was a possibility percent cap allowed by state law, it The Fanwood Borough Council in- employees during Hurricane Sandy. Many of the residents cited concerns tricts and encouraging the preser- that the applicants could join another falls under the maximum when spe- troduced the borough’s 2013 budget. about water run-off, traffic implica- vation of landmarks within temporary tower at 1 South Avenue, cial-education instruction and health The proposed 12.704-percent munici- MAY tions and changing the look of their Cranford. approved for T-Mobile in December benefits for school employees are ex- pal tax rate represented a 2.74-percent Scotch Plains neighborhood. Several of the residents The mailing of the annual sewer 2012. empted – enabling it to be passed increase from the previous year so the Two weeks before the township also said the previous owners, who sold bills was delayed due to ongoing Cranford without requiring voter approval. average household would pay approxi- council’s vote on the 2013 municipal the property in 2004, would not have problems with a new computer sys- The Cranford Township Commit- Mountainside mately $63 more in municipal taxes in budget, Mayor Kevin Glover said that sold the property to Mr. Rodgers if they tem, which involved matching ad- tee heard the last round of reports by The Mountainside Board of Educa- 2013 than in 2012. no additional funding for the township had known his intent. dresses with water company department heads presenting their ten- tion unanimously approved a tenta- Cranford library would be available this year. County records. tative budgets for 2013. The prelimi- tive budget for the 2013-2014 school The township planning board The mayor said that the library in re- To support a nearly $494-million County nary municipal budget was year of $15,216,333, with $14,351,445 amended its Master Plan to comply cent years had been spared cuts to its budget, Union County taxes would rise Union County Manager Al Faella $34,292,514, representing an increase to be raised in school taxes. with a December 9, 2011 court order budget while other township depart- by $15 million; Westfield taxes rose by released the 2013 executive budget of $322,476, or 0.95 percent, over The Mountainside Borough Coun- issued by state Superior Court Judge ments’ expenditures were pared back. $2.1 million, while the Scotch Plains totaling $504 million, with $321.7 2012. A total of $21,303,085 would cil approved a resolution, known as Lisa Chrystal. The move would bring A split township council later ap- levy increased nearly $884,000. million to be raised in county taxes, be raised in taxes, an increase of the Periodic Re-examination of the Cranford into compliance with the New proved the 2013 municipal budget that The long-time head of the Union an increase of $19.3 million over $460,343, or 1.96 percent, over the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance, to Jersey Fair Share Plan with a housing was to be funded in part by a 1.26- County Democratic Party and execu- last year. previous year. undertake a general re-examination of element. The move would allow the percent increase in municipal property tive director of the Union County Im- A report issued by a consulting The township committee appointed the borough’s Master Plan and devel- township to appeal the decision made taxes, the smallest increase in a decade, provement Authority (UCIA), Char- firm hired by Union County recom- an expert in legal ethics to look into opment regulations, to help revitalize by Judge Chrystal to allow Cranford according to Mayor Glover. The 3-2 lotte DeFilippo of Hillside, announced mended the county either lease or whether there were any conflicts of the light industrial zone by expanding Development Associates (CDA) to vote to approve the $24.1-million her retirement, effective August 1, in a sell Runnells Specialized Hospital interest in having the former township uses and to limit overbuilding. build 360 apartments at 215/235 spending plan followed several weeks special UCIA meeting. in Berkeley Heights as the only attorney and his law firm represent the County Birchwood Avenue. The decision was of public protest about the proposed Ms. DeFilippo had served as UCIA way to eliminate the county subsi- township in two significant housing The Union County Board of Cho- rendered in favor of the CDA when it funding levels for the township library. executive director since 2002. The im- dizing the facility to the tune of $17 development matters, as the firm’s ties sen Freeholders were asked by a Sum- sued the township using a builder’s- Fanwood provement authority’s board of com- million as of the end of 2011. to the developers were being ques- mit councilman to reduce a projected remedy lawsuit. The borough’s planning board ap- missioners voted to appoint Mark W. Area tioned. $19.2-million increase in the county’s Westfield proved an application from Elite Prop- Brink, the assistant director, as interim The RVSA board saw its 2013 The Union County Prosecutor’s Of- tax levy by $13 million. Peter Franks, a vice-president of the erties to develop two new Fanwood executive director. budget passed without an increase fice sponsored the first statewide Au- The Freeholders considered resolu- Westfield Soccer Association, asked Crossing buildings and a municipal In a statement, Ms. DeFilippo said: in its operating expense budget, al- tism and Law Enforcement Training tions to increase professional services the town’s recreation commission to parking lot joining them. “In recent weeks, the Authority and I though several member municipali- Program for police officers, criminal contracts by a total of $630,000 as part consider new signage at the soccer Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell also have come under an unwarranted se- ties did see increases to their assess- justice professionals and other first of a $22-million upgrade at the Union and lacrosse fields at Sid Faye and noted that Police Chief Richard Trigo ries of criticisms that have threatened ments. responders. The all-day program at- County correctional facility. Houlihan fields and at the soccer field had requested that the council consider this progress and the agency’s The RVSA looked to settle its claims tracted 300 officers from New Jersey on Rahway Avenue near the Roman lowering speed limits on stretches of integrity…I value my reputation, that against some of the companies in- and beyond. State government offi- APRIL Catholic Church of St. Helen, stating Terrill Road and Martine Avenue to of the improvement authority and all volved in the construction of the co- cials, including Attorney General Jef- Scotch Plains the Westfield Soccer Association would coincide with Scotch Plains’ plans to the projects we have completed through generation facility. Mediation was set frey Chiesa and state Assembly Mi- The township council unveiled its pay for the signs. lower speed limits on certain parts of the years for various communities.” for May and June to involve PS&S nority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21, 2013 municipal budget, calling for a The Westfield Town Council dis- these streets. She said the criticisms threatened (Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor) and Westfield), both addressed the crowd. 1.26-percent increase in the municipal cussed a series of upcoming ordinances In mid-May, dedicated students future projects such as the planned CCMS (Consolidated Construction Westfield portion of property-tax bills, amount- that would bring the town into compli- showed their spirit at the “Relay For expansion of the Union County Col- Management Services Corporation). The Westfield Board of Education ing to about a $24 increase for the ance with current affordable-housing Life” event at the Scotch Plains-Fan- lege campus in Cranford. approved a preliminary 2013-2014 average homeowner. The proposed regulations. The ordinances were a re- wood High School. The nationwide Later in the month, Union County MARCH total budget of $96,402,166 with a $24.1-million spending plan is almost sult of the settlement of the Sunnyside event raises much-needed funds and Prosecutor Theodore Romankow also Scotch Plains local tax levy of $86,360,678, repre- $500,000 more than the previous year’s Senior Housing lawsuit, and – along awareness to help cure cancer. announced his retirement, effective June Frustrations over the track record senting an increase of $1.6 million budget, and about 60 percent would be with court approval – would prevent Westfield 17. He had served as prosecutor since and future direction of the four-year- over the previous year. funded by the raising of $15.9 million any future developers from bringing a Following the final approval of six being appointed in 2002 by Gover- old Scotch Plains Management Cor- The Westfield Planning Board con- in property taxes, a $135,342 increase builder’s-remedy type lawsuit against new rezoning ordinances by the town nor James McGreevey. He was reap- poration (SPMC) were aired by both tinued to review a revised and resub- over 2012. The municipal rate would the town. The ordinances were still council, Westfield positioned itself to pointed by Governor Jon Corzine in business owners and council mem- mitted application by Stop & Shop increase 2 cents, to $1.479 per $100 of being revised and would ultimately comply with the second round of the 2008. bers as the governing body prepared Supermarket Company LLC (Stop & assessed value, meaning that for the involve rezoning to allow for afford- state’s affordable-housing regulations. Region to consider SPMC’s 2013 budget. Shop) to expand its Elm Street loca- average assessed home of $121,700, able housing to be built. It also would The six ordinances were a result of the Plans emerged that called for NJ A three-judge state Appellate Court tion. Revisions were made in response the increase would be $24.34. The av- enable Westfield to participate in the settlement of the Sunnyside Senior Transit to provide some of its newly panel ordered the township to issue to concerns regarding parking, drain- erage municipal tax bill would rise county’s affordable housing rehabili- Housing lawsuit; along with court ap- purchased dual-powered locomo- permits to T-Mobile and Verizon Wire- age and lighting ratios. from $1,775 to $1,799. tation program, as well as run its own proval, they prevent any future devel- tives for Raritan Valley Line trains less for construction of a 125-foot cell The Westfield Town Council pre- The Scotch Plains Township Coun- rehabilitation program for rental units, opers from bringing a builder’s-rem- both at peak daily commuter times tower monopole in the 130-acre Hill- sented and approved on first reading cil held a four-and-a-half-hour special and would allow for special needs and edy lawsuit against the town. as well as off-peak weekday hours and side Cemetery on Park Avenue. The the $38.5-million 2013 municipal bud- meeting with neighbors (Stop The Cell supportive housing. Later in the month, the Daughters of weekends. The dual-powered locomo- decision reversed a state Superior get. While the budget was up over Tower) of the Hillside Cemetery who The Westfield Board of Adjustment the American Revolution (DAR) held a tives would replace diesel engines, Court decision as well as the township’s $1.5 million from the previous year’s were upset by a recent state Appeals approved a 16-townhouse development rededication ceremony of its charter at which cannot be used in the transit board of adjustment October 2010 spending plan, the town remained Court decision to overturn a January at the corner of Grove Street and Myrtle the Reeve History and Cultural Re- tunnels to New York. decision that rejected the application. under the state-mandated, 2-percent 2012 decision made by state Superior Avenue. source Center, and Westfielders en- On May 1, approximately 150 people The council gave its final approval cap. The average Westfield home as- Court Judge Karen M. Cassidy to up- Garwood joyed the annual Spring Fling, spon- gathered at Temple Emanu-El in to a redevelopment agreement between sessed at $180,500 saw an increase of hold the board of adjustment’s denial Council members adopted a $7.4- sored by the Westfield Area Chamber Westfield to hear politicians, law-en- the municipal government and NJ Golf approximately $90 for the year. to allow T-Mobile and Verizon to in- million budget – nearly $275,000 higher of Commerce. forcement personnel and religious lead- Partners regarding the development Following several round-table dis- stall a 125-foot monopole in the cem- than the previous year. Borough resi- Also this month, the Westfield High ers speak about gun legislation on the of age-restricted housing on a portion cussions on how to be better prepared etery. The meeting ended with Mayor dents would see their taxes increase School boys and girls swim teams were state and national level and what can be of the Shackamaxon Country Club in disasters and other emergencies, Kevin Glover saying the township 3.31 percent, or $95 per $100,000 of honored for winning their second state done to stem the tide of violence. property and the maintaining of the the town began the process of pur- would commit to paying for the group assessed property value. championships. During May, the Union County Ho- country club as a golf course for at chasing a mobile command center to consult with Zoning Board Attorney Mountainside The town’s recreation commission micide Task Force and the Clark Police least the next five years. and a permanent generator for the Vincent Loughlin, but could not com- Mountainside Board of Education also agreed to develop a no-smoking or Department investigated the death of a The search for a new township man- Department of Public Works facility. mit any more monies toward an appeal adopted a $15,216,333 budget for the no-tobacco policy for the town’s parks township man, Joseph Galfy of Starlite ager began with the Scotch Plains The council passed an ordinance, by a of the latest decision. 2013-2014 school year, of which and recreation properties. Drive. The search eventually led police Council divided over the process after vote of 6-1, allocating $360,000 for Scotch Plains police were notified $14,215,815 would be raised in taxes. May saw the end of an era in to Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, the resignation of Henry Underhill, the purchases. by a staff member at the Scotch Plains- The owner of a home assessed at the Westfield, as Lindeman Buick closed who was arrested at the Greyhound the municipal government’s fourth A group of Harding Street residents Fanwood High School that a hand- average of $165,537 will pay $4,917 in its doors, leaving the town without a Bus Terminal in Philadelphia. Of- township manager since 2008. objected to a redistricting option by written note containing a bomb threat school taxes, compared to the previous single new-car dealership. ficers were called to the Clark home The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board the Westfield Board of Education, had been found in a common area of year’s tax of $4,768, an increase of Near month’s end, Attorney General for a welfare check and discovered of Education approved a motion al- which was given to seven out of 27 the high school. Students were evacu- $149. Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced the ap- the victim. McGillvary is better lowing a $300,000 transfer from its families of Washington Elementary ated and parents were alerted via Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli pointment of former federal prosecu- known as Kai the hatchet-wielding capital reserve account for the pur- School students whose children would Honeywell Alert. The Scotch Plains presented details on the borough’s 2013 tor Grace H. Park of Westfield as acting hitchhiker, after he was credited for chase of a Terrill Road property to the be going to two different middle Police Department’s K-9 Unit and budget, detailing the reasons for the Union County prosecutor, effective using a hatchet to thwart an at- right of Terrill Middle School. The schools. The seven families were given Bomb Squad along with the Union $312,160 increase as compared to the June 17. tacker from nearly killing a North- district plans to tear down the house the option for siblings to stay together County Sheriff’s Office and the New previous year. The total increase was Garwood ern California utility worker. His on the one-acre property, stating that in either Roosevelt or Edison Interme- Jersey State Police performed a sys- 4.12 percent. The owner of a home Borough Council members approved interview with a Fresno TV station there were many uses for the property diate Schools. The redistricting was in tematic walk-through and the school assessed at $165,537, the average as- an ordinance on second reading, re- went viral and was viewed by mil- and that the purchase was an opportu- response to a previously conducted was cleared. All students and staff safely sessment in the borough, would see quiring residents to place leaves in lions. nity to acquire additional land. population study. returned to the building and school had their municipal taxes increased by ap- biodegradable bags or in containers 32 Later in the month, towns cel- The BOE unanimously passed the Garwood a normal dismissal. proximately $115. gallons or less. The measure, which ebrated parades and gathered to lay 2013-2014 school budget of $86.1 Republicans gathered for the Union Fanwood County ended the Department of Public Works’ wreaths to remember veterans who million, making the total local tax levy County GOP Convention at The Elite Properties (EP) proposed con- The Union County Freeholders an- (DPW) practice of vacuuming leaves lost their lives defending the United $77,991,986 for the 2013-2014 bud- Westwood in Garwood to show their tinuing construction on the Fanwood nounced that the county was monitor- left in the streets by residents, passed States. get, representing a $1.6-million in- support for Governor Chris Christie. Crossing complex in the borough’s ing actions taken by the state Attorney by a 4-2 tally, with Council President crease over the 2012-2013 budget – a The Governor was in attendance and downtown redevelopment district. The General’s office against Birdsall Ser- Sara Todisco and Councilman Steve 2.11-percent tax increase for Fanwood addressed the crowd. company gained occupancy of Fan- vices Group after the company’s former Blaufeder opposing the ordinance. Next week’s edition of residents and 1.47-percent tax increase At the Garwood Borough Council’s wood Crossing I (FWC-I), the building chief executive officer and six other Mountainside the newspaper will for Scotch Plains residents. meeting, it was announced that resi- on the corner of Martine and South executives were indicted on charges The Mountainside Borough Coun- Fanwood dents would face a 3.31-percent prop- Avenues, in July 2012. In August 2012, they conspired to avoid the restrictions cil officially adopted the borough’s be delivered on The Fanwood Borough Council ap- erty-tax hike under the 2013 proposed EP made a redevelopment agreement of the state’s Pay-to-Play Act by dis- 2013 budget. The owner of a home proved sharing services with Scotch municipal budget. The increase would with the borough, and committed to guising illegal corporate political con- assessed at $165,537, the average as- Friday, January 3, Plains on an emergency radio station. amount to $95 per $100,000 of as- construct three additional sites: Fan- tributions as personal contributions of sessment of a home in the borough, Due to Scotch Plains would be lead partner sessed property value. The proposed wood Crossing II (FWC-II), a four- employees of the firm, although the saw his or her taxes increase by $115. on the shared emergency radio station $5.797 million in tax revenues would story mixed-use building; Fanwood allegations did not involve work done Cranford New Year’s Day. and planned to proceed with the sta- go to fund a $7.7-million budget – Crossing III (FWC-III), a three-story by the firm in Union County. Approximately three dozen residents,

Page 2 Thursday, December 26, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholders OK Separate Planning Bd. Approves Parks, Economic Dev. Depts. Stop & Shop Expansion By LAUREN S. BARR an “effected person” per the state By PAUL J. PEYTON sonnel or public administration or a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times law degree.” Norman Albert, the noise code, and that “Mr. Hughes COUNTY — The Union County department’s director, has a law de- WESTFIELD – After 10 months never bothered to come here and tes- Board of Chosen Freeholders last gree and previously was deputy of hearings, the Westfield Planning tify.” Thursday adopted an ordinance to county counsel. The previous direc- Board last Thursday unanimously He also called into question the reorganize county departments. tor, Matthew DiRado, also had a law approved Stop &Shop’s application reliability of the objector’s experts. The biggest change is that the De- degree. to expand their Elm Street store. “I would conclude that the applicant’s partment of Parks, Recreation and In other business, the freeholders As previously reported, the com- testimony was more reliable than that Community Renewal will now be approved a $4,045,438 contract to pany plans to demolish two office of the objector,” he told the board, divided into two separate depart- Flanagan Contracting of buildings at 203 and 195 Elm Street pointing out that one expert admitted ments, the Department of Parks and Hillsborough for upgrades to the to enlarge the parking area and in- to not authoring his drawings and Recreation, under the direction of former Warinanco Stadium in crease the store’s square footage from another said he inspected a site in Ron Zuber, and the Department of Warinanco Park. READY TO SERVE...Eighty-five recruits graduated on December 16th from the 35,426 square feet to 53,555 square daylight, but testified to a time before John H. Stamler Police Academy including two each from the Westfield and feet. sunrise. Economic Development, under the During the freeholders’ agenda Mountainside Police Departments. direction of William Reyes, who also setting meeting that preceded the Last week’s hearing began with Special board attorney Robert serves as deputy county manager. regular meeting, Mr. Reyes said the closing statements by both attorneys Cockren said that while he accepts The divisions of park maintenance area use to have a stadium but cur- Stamler Police Academy and was followed by some debate Mr. Geneslaw’s objection to Mr. and park environmental services are rently has a track and port-a-johns amongst the board members regard- Hughes being an “affected person,” it being moved from the Department of for its bathrooms. He said the track is ing details of the project, before a was his belief that current case law Engineering, Public Works and Fa- “in pretty bad condition.” Graduates 85 Recruits final vote was taken. allows him to act as an objector in this cilities, under the direction of Joseph “The field is pretty much just grass. Attorney Howard Geneslaw of the matter. RAHWAY – A total of 85 recruits three with the Rahway Police De- Gibbons law firm in Newark repre- Board member John Bennett said Graziano, to parks and recreation. It is used by local soccer clubs but from law-enforcement departments partment, two with the Kean Univer- Mr. Zuber currently is on leave there is no amenities to it,” he said. sented Stop & Shop, while Ronald the residents who came out from the in four different counties graduated sity Police Department, two with the Gasiorowski of Gasiorowski and neighborhood indicated there are no after his wife was arrested and charged He said the $4 million will be used to from the John H. Stamler Police Acad- Mountainside Police Department, and with attempted murder of the couple’s add bleacher seating for 400 specta- Holobinko in Red Bank represented current noise problems, and given emy during the December 16th com- one apiece with the Union County objector James Hughes of Massa- that the new design will move un- two children by setting their vehicle tors, an additional 35 parking spaces, mencement ceremony of the Scotch Police Department and the Westfield on fire on the Garden State Parkway. refurbishing of the eight-lane track chusetts Street. It was revealed in loading to an enclosed area, there Plains institution’s 109th Basic Po- Police Department. November that Mr. Hughes’ objec- should be a reduction of the current Mr. Reyes was recently hired to fill and installation of a synthetic turf lice Training Class, acting Union “There is nothing I or anyone else the deputy county manager post that field for multiple sports including tion is being funded by Village Su- noise levels, not an increase. County Prosecutor Grace H. Park here can say that might offer any- permarkets, the owners of the Town Engineer Kris McAloon said has not been filled since the retire- lacrosse, soccer and football. Also and academy Director Anton W. thing close to the degree of honor you ment of M. Elizabeth Genievich in included will be lighting and curb- Garwood ShopRite. the change of the parking layout will Danco announced Tuesday. have achieved for yourselves through Mr. Gasiorowski argued that Stop actually increase pedestrian safety as February of 2012. Mr. Reyes was ing, a new restroom facility, conces- It was the second-largest graduat- your actions during these last several most recently director of Elizabeth’s sion facilities and a utility room. A & Shop is the one looking to compete it will force shoppers onto two marked ing class produced by the academy in months,” Ms. Park told the recruits. with larger stores. He said the store crosswalks in order to gain access to Planning and Community Develop- new road into the park also will be the last two decades. United States “Through grueling workouts, early ment Department. added for access to the track, Mr. expansion was “bringing the high- the store. District Court Judge William H. Walls mornings, intensive study, and just way to Westfield” and that they were Board member Robert Newell said Tina Renna of Cranford called the Reyes said. delivered the keynote address to the about every form of mental, emo- reorganization “a huge change,” not- He said the improvements are part being disingenuous when they said the “benefits (of the application) far recruits and hundreds of onlookers at tional, and physical exertion imagin- that they were only looking to cater outweigh the detriments” and that ing the ordinance in itself is 15 pages of the county’s 10-year parks master the Union County Performing Arts able, you have earned the right to long. She questioned whether the plan. A user of the track himself, he to their current clients and not in- the “applicant has met the statutory Center in downtown Rahway. wear a uniform and badge, to uphold crease the number of shoppers. relief” for their variance requests. changes would produce any savings said the improvements are “desper- Acting Prosecutor Park, Union the law, and to protect and serve.” for the county given that no positions ately needed.” He focused his closing argument The variances granted included the County Manager Alfred Faella, and The John H. Stamler Police Acad- on the noise created by tractor trail- size of the parking stalls, side yard were eliminated as part of the reorga- The freeholders also amended a Roselle Park Police Chief and Union emy opened in 1946 and moved to its nization, nor was Mr. Graziano’s sal- contract with KemperSports Manage- ers, and the safety issues regarding setbacks for parking, retaining wall County Police Chiefs Association current location on Raritan Road in their ingress and egress from the site, height and parking lot lighting height. ary reduced, as two divisions have ment of Illinois, which operates the Vice-President Paul Morrison also Scotch Plains in 1991. Five years ear- been removed from his department. county’s two golf courses, Galloping saying that Stop & Shop’s plan is As part of the approval, Stop & made remarks, with class president lier, in 1986, it entered into an endur- unsafe. Shop will have to consolidate all of “This (reorganization) is shady to Hill in Kenilworth and Ash Brook in Rashaun J. Spence of the Jersey ing working relationship with the say the least,” Mrs. Renna said. Scotch Plains, to include operational Mr. Geneslaw walked the board its properties to a single deed, limit City Police Department delivering Union County Prosecutor’s Office, through the plans, and a history of the delivery hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Bruce Paterson of Garwood said expenses for management and main- a response on behalf of his class- which continues to have its assistant Morris County recently did a restruc- tenance of the county’s two golf testimony that was offered. He once and limit trash pick-up between the mates. prosecutors and detectives teach re- again argued that Mr. Hughes is not hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. turing, resulting in a savings of $2.2 courses, from January 1 through June Among the graduates was New cruit training courses in many differ- million. He asked what Union County 30, for a total contract of $3.1 million. Jersey Institute of Technology police ent disciplines. Two late Union County will see in savings. Armando Sanchez, director of golf officer Daniel E. Villanueva, who prosecutors were instrumental in work- Charitable Groups to Receive County Manager Al Faella said he operations for the county, said the earned the Union County Fallen Of- ing with the Union County Police believes the restructuring “will im- county anticipates that the overall ficers Memorial Award for his per- Chiefs Association in cementing this prove our efficiency” by enabling the golf operations for the six-month formance during the most recent 20- relationship: John Stamler, in whose Proceeds from Inaugural Fund county to focus on job creation and period will be offset by revenue of week curriculum, which meets the honor the academy was renamed, and redevelopment in towns within the $3.5 million, with $7 million antici- strict requirements of the New Jersey Andrew K. Ruotolo, whose name TRENTON — – Governor Chris munity at large through its 14 minis- economic development department. pated for all of 2014. Police Training Commission. Also graces the Union County Prosecutor’s Christie’s 2014 Inauguration Com- tries that include education, food and He also said he believes the areas of At the start of the meeting, a mo- among those receiving special hon- Office building in downtown Eliza- mittee has named three charitable clothing, drug abuse counseling, and park events, park maintenance and ment of silence was held for the pass- ors was Dennis R. O’Berg of the beth. organizations in New Jersey that will youth outreach and development. The park environmental services “belong ing of Michael Murray, the county’s Jersey City Police Department, re- For more information about the John be supported with all proceeds raised traditional morning Inaugural Ser- together.” He said the savings to the former communications director. cipient of the John H. Stamler Police H. 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BROADWELL dents.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jersey Department of Environmental Pro- Specially Written for the Westfield Leader and The Times the clubhouse by way of an ‘added as- RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley tection (NJDEP) versus Occidental Mr. Gorbunoff said he would re- COUNTY — Union County has sessment,’” according to a statement re- Sewerage Authority’s (RVSA) Board of Chemical, have been approved by the SCOTCH PLAINS – One by one, main active within the district. dropped its appeal of Kenilworth’s tax leased by the county. “We are not aware Commissioners approved a tentative 2014 state. This means the state has settled members of the Scotch Plains In other business, members of the assessor’s decision to tax the county for of any tax payments to any other munici- budget at their meeting Thursday night. with all defendants except Occidental Fanwood Board of Education thanked Scotch Plains Fanwood High School’s Galloping Hill Golf Course’s clubhouse pality for county-owned property.” The $26.3-million budget is up 1.32 per Chemical. RVSA will need to make a David Gorbunoff for his service to Chamber Choir performed a Holiday facility. When reached by The Westfield Leader cent over 2013. Total municipal assess- $95,000 payment to the state by February the board as a resolution was read in medley for the audience. Under the The county dropped its appeal, which and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on ments will rise 0.54 per cent, but because 12, 2014. Insurance should reimburse the his honor at last Thursday evening’s direction of Jan Allen, the select choir was to have been heard by the Union Monday, Kenilworth Mayor Kathi of the five-year moving average used to authority for the majority of this amount, board meeting. This was Mr. sang three pieces from their holiday County Board of Taxation on December Fiamingo said the borough was “pleased” determine charges, four towns will see officials said. An appeal to the New Jer- 19, on December 12 after Kenilworth the county dropped its appeal. In turn, the assessments rise while seven will see sey Supreme Court had been denied, so Gorbunoff’s last meeting of his term concert. withdrew its counter appeal. borough dropped its counter appeal where drops. The budget will now be sent to no options remain to avoid payment. after he lost a bid for reelection in Mrs. Allen noted that many mem- As previously reported, the county was Kenilworth was contesting the amount of Trenton for approval. The first mediation session in the co- November. bers of the select choir were also billed $69,341 after the Kenilworth tax the building that was to be taxed. The RVSA’s spending is comprised of three generation case was scheduled for this past According to the resolution read members of the New Jersey State assessor determined the banquet facility mayor said the borough opted to only tax categories: operating expenses, which Monday. This portion of the case involves by Board President Trip Whitehouse, Chorus and that those members had did not meet the tax-exempt status the the third floor of the three-floor building covers regular costs; debt service, pay- CAT/Foley, Keyspan, H.M.M. and J.M. Mr. Gorbunoff has served on the board performed recently at the New Jersey county enjoys for its properties. The as- where the banquet facility, Red Knot Res- ments on loans covering capital improve- Reid. Results, if any, will be made public as since April of 2009 and served on Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). She sessor also cited revenue the county re- taurant and golf association are located. ments; and the capital replacement fund, they are reported at future meetings. A third many different committees includ- also told the audience that the choir ceives from rent from the New Jersey “At this point we don’t have the which covers costs of major work to and final arbitrator has been chosen to ing the policy, facilities, personnel had performed recently at the State Golf Association, which has its issue before us anymore and we’re improve or replace equipment. handle arbitration with Paulus, Sokolowski offices in the building. pleased. They (the county) have the Operating expenses of $12,360,600 and Sartor (PS&S) and Consolidated Con- and grievance committees. He also Princeton University Chapel and last The $15.6-million, 45,000-square- right to appeal next year and we will have risen by $232,100 or 1.91 per cent. struction Management Services (CCMS). negotiated for the district’s mainte- week at the SPFHS. foot clubhouse, which includes a ban- see what next year brings,” Mayor A refinance has lowered debt service The arbitration is anticipated to be handled nance and custodial contracts and Dr. Hayes stated, “I have had the quet facility, bar and restaurant, opened Fiamingo said. costs to $12,885,000, a reduction of during the first half of 2014. served on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood privilege of seeing this choir perform this past spring. “I think it is a sin, you know, the $274,000 or 2.08 per cent. The capital RVSA has been seeking to recover High School’s Diversity Council. He a number of times at the school and at “Sometime in early 2013 we were county competing with local businesses. replacement fund has risen to $975,000, $36 million from the companies per con- noted, “Mr. Gorbunoff was an advo- a recent Rotary meeting. I am in- aware that the Kenilworth tax assessor It’s just not a good thing, but that’s what an increase of $325,000 or 50 percent. struction of the co-gen facility. The facil- cate for openness and fairness. He spired by what these students can was looking at the project and possible they choose to do,” she added. On the revenue side, 2014 assessments ity cost $23 million to build, way over the had a dedication to all students’ rights. accomplish.” taxation issue. There were informal dis- The $67,000 tax was for seven months will increase $133,500 to $24,976,500 or original $10.4 million proposal. He was always a voice of reason Board member Warren McFall cussions on the matter since that time for 2013. The county expects to pay 0.54 per cent. About $620,000 of savings Most of the other actions at the meet- and, given those discussions, it was not $120,000 in 2014. and credits from 2013 were applied to ing were normal year-end administrative behind closed doors.” added, “I saw these students and 200 keep 2014 costs down. Also keeping functions. Among them were the approval Superintendent of Schools Marga- more at the concert at the high school down costs is an anticipated $400,000 of of a pool of $48,000 for raises for the 21 ret Hayes stated, “Mr. Gorbunoff al- the other day. I am impressed.” Mrs. discharge fees. Permit fees and other staff members, to be allocated in amounts ways had equity and fairness for all. Allen noted that the high school’s revenue contribute about another from 2.25 to 3.0 per cent, and a 3 percent He questioned things appropriately chorus has 224 members. $280,000 to the bottom line. raise for the executive director represent- and you could always count on him The next board of education meet- In other business, settlements in the ing another $4,500. to be the voice of reason. Above all ing will be the board’s re-organiza- else he always made decisions rooted tional meeting which is scheduled in what is best for the students.” for Tuesday, January 7, at 7:30 p.m. DWC Announces 2014 Board member Betty Anne in the Administration building on Woerner stated, “David brings a Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street wealth of knowledge to our board in Scotch Plains. Calendar of Events and he never sat back and let things By DOMINIC A. LAGANO town Jazz Festival will be held on nine slide. He contributed a lot of strength, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times consecutive Tuesday nights from July 1 hard work and humor and is one of to August 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. while the the funniest guys I know.” WESTFIELD — The Downtown summer sidewalk sale and customer ap- One by one all members of the Westfield Corporation (DWC), manage- preciation days will be held from Thurs- board thanked Mr. Gorbunoff for his ment entity of the Special Improvement day, July 10 through Sunday, July13. District (SID) released the organization’s The 13th annual Downtown 5K Run hard work until board member Dou- tentative calendar for 2014. The DWC, in and Pizza Extravaganza will be held on glas Layne simply stated, “We will conjunction with other organizations in Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. The 2013 miss you and I will miss you.” the Westfield area, sponsors various run held this past July brought over 2,500 Mr. Gorbunoff then spoke stating, events during the year to promote the runners and over 6,000 spectators to the “When I first came to the board, I saw downtown area and its businesses. downtown area. that this was a special district. All of There will be two separate Restaurant The Trick or Treat Downtown and us really focus on the students. Dr. Weeks in 2014. The first will be held Costume Contest will be held on Sunday, Hayes and the entire administration from February 16 to the 27 with the October 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work hard to address every aspect of second slated from September 28th until Optimist Club of Westfield traditionally October 9th. Participating restaurants sponsors a Halloween parade that is sched- how the district can help the stu- offer reduced prices and prix fixe menu uled to begin immediately thereafter. options at a discounted rate. The promo- The Welcome Home to Westfield event Bramnick Bill to tion does not extend to Friday and Satur- begins with photos with Santa and Mrs. day nights of those two weeks. Claus from Friday, November 28 to Sun- Hike Penalties for Girls Night Out, a biannual shopping day, November 30 at the Lord & Taylor and dining event, is scheduled for Thurs- Department Store located on North Av- Stealing Firearms day, April 24 and Thursday, October 16, enue. TRENTON — Assembly Minority CO-CHAIRING INAUGURAL... Wil- from 5 to 9 p.m. DWC Executive Direc- The annual tree lighting ceremony is Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) liam J. Palatucci of Westfield is co- tor Sherry Cronin said the DWC recently scheduled for Sunday, November 30 at has introduced bipartisan legislation, A- chairman of Governor Chis Christie’s engaged local businesses in the SID re- 5:30 p.m. at the North Avenue train sta- 4577, that upgrades the crime of stealing Inaugural Committee. Proceeds from garding events sponsored by the DWC tion. a firearm from a third-degree crime to fundraising acitivities will benefit Save ’TIS THE SEASON...Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) displays some of the contributions including Girls Night Out. In the past, the DWC have sponsored one of the second degree. A second de- Ellis Island, The New Hope Baptist to the Toys for Tots collection held at his Westfield District Office on North Avenue, “We asked for feedback on what busi- several music groups and carolers who gree crime is punishable a term of impris- Church and New Jersey Heroes. East. Donated toys were collected through Lt. Guy’s 15th Annual Collection. nesses thought about some of our prior entertain residents in the downtown area onment of five to 10 years, and a fine of events,” Ms. Cronin stated. “It’s really on Thursday evenings and Saturday af- $150,000, or both. interesting what they said to us. We asked ternoons during the month of December. “Stealing a gun is an offense which them if they wanted one Girls Night Out A schedule has not been released yet for often leads to violent crimes, includ- or two Girls Night Out events [and] which 2014. ing the loss of life,” Asm. Bramnick one, if they only wanted one, would they During the liaison reports section of said. “This offense is more serious want the fall or the spring? the meeting, Heather Robinson, execu- than stealing property. This bill sends “So based upon that, it looks like the tive director of the Greater Westfield a message to criminals they will face fall Girls Night Out is really, really popu- Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC), severe consequences for stealing a lar. But we know the April one is as well. announced the scheduled dates for the firearm. This is a necessary step that So for the 2014 budget process, we’re Spring Fling and the Festifall, spon- will curb the incidence of violent saying we should stick with two for this sored by the GWACC. The Spring Fling crime.” year. But we also know from just a sched- will be held on Sunday May 4, while Assembly Majority Leader Lou uling resources perspective, October is a Festifall is scheduled for Sunday, Sep- Greenwald (D-6th, Camden) is also a little too much for us right now…we may tember 21. sponsor of the bill. need to improve a little bit on the Girls The DWC’s next Board of Directors Night Out dates, but for now we’re say- meeting is scheduled for Monday, Janu- ing two still seems to be the best.” ary 27 at 7:30 p.m. The DWC office is www.goleader.com The 18th annual Sweet Sounds Down- located at 105 Elm Street. Negligence Cases

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An irritation; annoyance [email protected] 3. Acting indiscreetly; carelessly 4. Very small amount; a pinch Extending my sincere Thank You to my past home-buying and home-selling JORUM Clients. Wishing you and your families a wonderful holiday season and Peace and May your home be filled with peace, love, and joy this Holiday Season. Louise DiFabio, Keller Williams Realty, [email protected] 1. Discontent Prosperity in 2014! Marilyn Holda-Fleck, Realtor, Prudential NJ Properties 2. A large bowl or vessel for drinking 3. Soreness in the eyes May this Christmas time bring joy, peace , happiness and a New Year that is healthy and prosperous! Eileen Passananti Warmest holiday greetings to Westfield and wishing everyone a very happy 4. A boat hoist used for raising and [email protected] and successful 2014! - Councilman Keith Loughlin, [email protected] lowering smaller boats

Wishing you all a very special holiday season filled with happiness and good health! May 2014 be your best yet! The Promo Café wishes you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Very Happy New Year! We would like to offer Gina Suriano-Barber [email protected] you some extra holiday cheer! Just reference Hoot4theSeason for a special 25% discount! Visit us at www.thepromocafe.com or call 888-392-9629. Enjoy! Jennifer Torres Warm winter wishes for an enchanted holiday season. Adlers Jewelers [email protected] May Your Holiday Season Be Joyful and Peaceful! Frank Isoldi,[email protected] Caring for my clients is the most important aspect of my job and one of the Real Joys of the Holiday Season is the Opportunity to say “Thank You” And to send Wishes for Peace, Health and Happiness Throughout the New Year!! Peace and Joy in your heart and in your home this Holiday Season and always! Your business is greatly appreciated! Grace Rapp [email protected] Contact me for all of your Real Estate questions and for a FREE Market Analysis. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Maria Di Carlo Weichert [email protected] Tel. # (908) 327-2623. Happy Holidays to all our friends! Have a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year From the Staff of the Westfield Day Care Center! westfielddaycarecenter.org and facebook.com/WestfieldDCC Thera Rocco Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year to all our friends and family. Vincent Kearney [email protected] [email protected]

The Owners and Staff of Schielke Insurance Agency and NJDRIVER.COM wish you and your family a joyous Wishing you peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours! Merry Holiday Season! Robert Schielke [email protected] Christmas and Happy New Year! Betsey Burgdorf [email protected]

Happy Holidays from 365 Things to do in the Cranford/Westfield NJ. Our mission is to highlight all that is special Warm Wishes for Happy Holidays and all good things in the New Year! Your friends at Prudential New Jersey about our area! Visit us online at www.Facebook.com/365CranfordWestfieldNJ and remember “Living... Properties, Westfield Office marge cuccaro, [email protected] Working...Loving... LOCAL!” Is our motto! Thank you for all of your support!! Sharon Steele [email protected] Seasons Greetings from the Westfield United Fund! We are particularly thankful for all of you who supported us this Healthy, Happy New Year to ALL! Thanks to all of our friends, neighbors, clients and co-workers on ALL of the year. Thanks to your generosity, we are able to help people in need in our community, through our 20 human services support and well wishes over the past year! To those of you that have been following Marissa’s story of recovery, she agencies. Learn more at www.westfieldunitedfund.org. Together We Make a Difference! Deirdre Gelinne, has been our inspiration of determination and is headed towards a 100% recovery! Donna, Murray, Sarah, Rebecca & [email protected] Marissa Perch Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Westfield Memorial Library! We hope that you receive the gift of On behalf of The Arc of Union County Board of Directors, staff, families, individuals served and volunteers, we knowledge - an e-reader, smart phone or tablet so you can download Library e-books, music, magazines and movies THANK YOU for your community support throughout the year. Have a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Very Happy for free. Or the gift of time - so you can visit the Library and borrow books, movies, magazines and music. Phil Israel, New Year! Debbie Dreher [email protected] [email protected] Wishing my wonderful friends and clients peace and joy. With special prayers and blessings for the men and women Wishing all my sweet customers a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Sherry Robinson, [email protected] serving our country. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Barbara Lang, [email protected] Happy Holidays to all our Westfield, Scotch Plains and Fanwood students, friends, supporters, neighbors and We have a lot to be thankful for during the holidays. That’s because of you – our friends and neighbors here in graduates. Wishing you the very best 2014 has to offer. Union County College, where Students are #1 www.ucc.edu Westfield. It’s an honor and a pleasure to be part of this community, and we thank you for your continued business. Transforming Our Community... One Student at a Time Spring ’14 Registration is Going on NOW! Ellen Dotto, We’d like to wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday from Jayson M. Astel and Edward Jones, Member SIPC. [email protected]

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season and the best in 2014 !! Faten Mahran [email protected] Best Wishes for a healthy and happy New Year! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of others. ~ The Trustees of the Westfield Foundation. Westfield Foundation, [email protected] To all of our wonderful family of Calderone School of Music students and parents - We wish for each and every one of you the Spirit of Christmas into your hearts - a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Prof. Kathleen Calderone May your holiday be one of Peace, Happiness and Health. Greetings and good tiding to you all and a very Happy [email protected] New Year! Hye-Young Choi,[email protected]

The Westfield Adult School would like to wish our students, teachers and staff a very Merry Christmas, Happy May you and your family be blessed in this holiday season of grace, gratitude and giving. We wish you a prosperous Holidays and a joyous New Year. Watch your mail for the upcoming Spring Catalogue where we will be offering and healthy New Year. ~ Mark F. Swingle and the staff of MFS Group, [email protected] exciting new classes for 2014 or check out our class offerings at www.westfieldadultschool.com! Trudy Silverman Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year! Sincerely, Dave Tepp, CPA Tepp Accounting Services Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All. May your New Year be filled with Peace, Prosperity and Good Cheer! 111 Quimby Street, Ste 1 Westfield, NJ (908) 233-1221 David Tepp,[email protected] HAPPY NEW YEAR! May Kindness and Friendship follow you throughout 2014! BETTY LYNCH Dear Friends, What a year! From enhancing long standing relationships, and establishing new ones within our community, it’s been a whirlwind of nonstop activity. As always, I thank you for your continued support and look forward to the coming year together. Best Wishes for a very happy holiday season! Warmest Regards, Shari Schuster, Coldwell Banker West.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy and Healthy New Year and a wonderful holiday season. Suzette Stalker, [email protected]

Wishing you a happy, healthy, warm and cozy, prosperous, fulfilling, joyous, loving...every wish come true Holiday Season and a Wonderful New Year! Nadine Allen, Weichert Realtors, [email protected]

I wish everyone a very happy holiday season. Have a great 2014!!! Lois Berger,[email protected]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Westfield Leader and Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times readers. Here’s to a great 2014. May it be one of good health and prosperity for all of us! From Marylou Morano.

Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful 2014! Mary McEnerney, [email protected] Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May we all enjoy good health, good fortune and peace on earth throughout the world. Jeff Gruman,[email protected] To Jackson...hope you have a great holiday break from school and an awesome Christmas! Now if only our Knicks could win some games for a change! Love, Mom & Dad, Vincent Gagliardi Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy 2014 from everyone at Evalyn Dunn Gallery, Jaclyn Civins [email protected]

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. - Calvin Coolidge

Wishing everybody a very Merry Christmas and the positive spirit of joy that is intended for all, including your pets. Also may good health and good fortune await in the New Year. And remember -- Probitas Verus Honos -- Dave Corbin

Wishing you Peace and Joy this Holiday Season and a Happy, Prosperous New Year!!! Patty O'Connor, Weichert, Realtors

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) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Rush Holt (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 750-9365 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 26, 2013 Page 5 In Fairness To Westfield Principal Renwick In fairness to Renwick, this is some- annual coffee house. It is the only thing of a folio “tradition”. [When I, time I ever heard him swear. Letters to the Editor the writer, was in school] a former The only difference is, YouTube principal used to get up there and try had not been invented when the Thank you, Garwood Mayor and Fire Dept. (very horribly) to be funny at the former principal did it. For the Visit From Santa Claus Happy Holidays From Westfield High It was a pleasure seeing the fire Thank you for creating that “small truck decorated with colored lights, town” feeling and lasting memories escorting Santa’s sleigh through the for the families of Garwood. As a son School Principal streets of Garwood last Sunday (De- of a retired fireman and brother of a Dear Parents/Guardians, Please be assured that I am here at cember 15, 2013). Watching my boys’ current one, the Garwood Fire De- I would like to take a moment and Westfield High School and have been reaction to their first encounter with partment served their community wish you all a wonderful holiday for the entire school year, with the Santa was heartwarming, to say the members well. season and best wishes for the New exception of professional confer- least; a lifelong memory for my wife David M. Duelks Year. We at Westfield High School ences/meetings, school vacations or and me. Garwood are looking forward to spending time family illness. with our families and we hope that Unfortunately, for several days in Thank You to All In The Community you cherish your moments with November leading into December, BASENEWS...McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst; The joint base hosted its holiday meal friends and families as well. two of my family members were af- For the 23rd Annual Holiday Concert celebrations Dec. 25, 2013 at the North and West Side dining facilities. Leadership The teachers, administrators, and I flicted with consecutive medical situ- On behalf of the Westfield Recre- performed by the Westfield Commu- from across the base took turns serving a holiday meal to service members who are committed to working diligently ations and I was out of school for that ation Department, I would like to nity Concert Band and the Edison weren't able to be with their families during the holidays. to provide your children with the time period to ensure that proper care thank Dr. Thomas Connors and the Broadway Singers. It was a perfect knowledge, understanding, and skills was provided for both of them. I Westfield Community Concert Band, way to celebrate the holiday season! Captain Tostevin Is No Longer Lost needed for the future. We appreciate thank you for your concern during along with Mr. Kenneth Horn, Mr. Once again, thank you all for such The discovery and burial with full military honors for Captain Franklin the support you have shown in the that time and I am pleased to report Stephen Markowski and the Edison a wonderful performance. I look for- Tostevin is a wonderful story. This family now has closure for their long lost past and we look forward to continu- that they are both recovering. Intermediate Broadway Singers, for ward to working with you again next relative. There are rows upon rows of tombstones at Normandy with the words ing to work cooperatively with you to I continue to be very proud of our participating in our 23rd Annual year. Merry Christmas, Happy “Here lies a soldier known only to God.” Hopefully there are more discoveries ensure the success of all our students. students and staff here at Westfield Holiday Concert, held on Wednes- Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, and like this to be made. On a separate note, you should High School. They have accom- day, December 18, at Edison Inter- Happy New Year to all! Frank was a member of the Westfield High School class of 1940. His know that a recent public comment plished so much this year – academi- mediate School. Traci Kastner Weather Vane bio can be found at the Westfield Public Library archive website. about me at an evening Folio Coffee- cally, athletically, artistically, and We had over 200 people come out Program Coordinator Peter Braun WHS ’61 house was puzzling. While I did per- compassionately – and I look for- and enjoy what was an entertaining Westfield Recreation Department Mountainside form at Folio, I had no intention but ward to working together with you to evening of beautiful songs and sounds to entertain our students. Trust me continue our tradition of excellence Editor’s Note: With full military honors, U.S. Army Air Force Capt. when I tell you that I realize my as we enter 2014. 2013 Understatement: Obamacare Is FranklinB.Tostevin, 22,ofWestfield,was buriedDecember13, in Denver, Colo. future is not in comedy and my per- On March 20, 1945, Capt. Tostevin was the pilot of an F-6P aircraftthatwasshot Peter Remwick down while on reconnaissance:www.goleader.com/13dec19/06.pdf formances at Folio will be more re- WHS Principal Not Perfect, But It Is A Real Effort served in the future. Westfield Pilot, WHS 1940 Graduate Capt. Franklin B. Tostevin remains “There is none so blind as those the pre-existing condition coverage found in Germany. On 20 March 1945, I was flying as wing-man to Capt. who will not see.” Matthew Henry thus forcing all healthy young in our Tostevin over Germany: www.goleader.com/13jul04/07.pdf Are Media Images Really Reflecting (1662-1714). country to buy a product for the first Anyone who cannot see the havoc time in history. Anyone looking can New Jersey American Water, Our Society At Its Best? that ObamaCare is currently wreak- see the government is running this I was watching ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on the back round head of the other ing on millions of American citizens, program worse than the most poorly Do They Care? – the old version – with my family. woman. many of whom who used to have run Division of Motor Vehicle office. We all read and hear stories about to “check the meter” and “mark the utility Suddenly the bottom third of the Then ‘The Wizard of Oz’ recom- health insurance and who now no Their excuse for not seeing all this government bureaucracy and incompe- lines,” nothing has been done. The result screen displayed the words “Cold menced. longer do as a result of the law is better be visual impairment. tence resulting in nothing getting done, is a constant, large puddle of water at the Justice” in white letters on a blood In the past few days on television I simply not looking. So goes the visu- They made reference to their dis- but gross incompetence is not limited to end of my driveway. Worse, the puddle red background. It faded away. After have seen brief sets of stories about ally handicapped couple from appointment with the tone of some of government. It’s pervasive in the corpo- has frozen several times causing a safety Westfield who penned a letter to The the letters to the editor in the Novem- rate world, too, along with bad customer concern for pedestrians and drivers. I the next commercial set the bottom mobs of lunatics in India burning service and just not caring about custom- know NJ American Water knows all of third of the screen displayed the words American flags because their hypo- Westfield Leader Editor on Decem- ber 21 paper. I hope this is an im- ers. In a free marketplace, you’re sup- this, because I have called them many “Major Crimes” in white letters on a critical and well paid diplomat in ber 19. They somehow still support provement over my last one. In their posed to have the flexibility to find other times and they also received a certified blood red background. It faded away. New York was arrested for keeping a the law. letter they said that ObamaCare “is options when you’re not happy with a letter from me detailing all of the facts During the next commercial breaks slave and trying to impose the caste I would be willing to bet that they not perfect, but it is a real effort to product or service. This is not the case and timelines. They just don’t care. one of the coming attractions fea- system in the United States. are hypocrites not being directly af- improve the health and life of Ameri- with utilities and other monopolized ser- Why, because, no matter how dissatis- tured a woman bent over the back of I saw Vladimir Putin defend laws fected by the law. And if they are, I cans that are currently excluded from vices, i.e., water service. fied we are with NJ American Water, we another woman. She had in her hand against homosexuality, and, of course, apologize in advance. But then I insurance…” Well, this is quite an Since early-September 2013, I have can’t “shop” anywhere else. We have no a clawed carpenter’s hammer. The more news featuring our fearless would like to check back with them, understatement considering it has had a water leak at the front curb of my options. We’re stuck with them! God forbid, the first time one of them caused the net loss of insurance cov- property in Westfield. I did all the right So, on December 21, 2013 after so woman raised the hammer and leader President Obama apologizing. things, such as, see for myself if the water many calls and visits, they finally said, brought the front flat head of it down The image of the woman crushing or one of their loved ones needs some erage for over 5 million people, de- is coming from another property, check “we’re sorry this has taken so long, but a the head of another woman with a specialized health care and find out spite the hundreds of thousands that to make sure it was not my irrigation crew is scheduled to be there today.” hammer stays with me even like the there are no doctors in their have signed up so far, maybe. Based system, call our water supplier (New Guess what? That date came and went image of a President smoking a ciga- ObamaCare network who treat the on this, I would have to agree that this Jersey American Water), etc. It turns out and nothing. No crew, no trucks, no rette as he fights against insurance disorder. I wonder if they would still law is not perfect. I wonder whether it is NJ American Water’s issue and only work. Nothing, except the same puddle at companies he seems to blame for his support the law then. they characterize the Titanic’s first they can fix it. So, here comes the incom- the end of my driveway. mother’s death by cancer. For them to not see it was a bad voyage as not perfect either. Like the petence… I don’t know when this will get fixed, Is it the advertisers? The media? idea for the Federal government to Democrat’s attempt to help the unin- After more than three months of wait- but starting this month, I will start my take over the health care insurance sured, the ship also made a real effort ing with at least six phone calls from me own version of gross incompetence in the Are these images really reflecting to NJ American Water, phone calls from form of not paying my water bill. Let’s our society at its best? industry on a 100 percent Demo- to cross the Atlantic. At least the Westfield Department of Public Works cratic partisan vote, they are not look- Titanic looked good as it left the port. see how they react to that. Alfred Brock and Westfield Fire Department to NJ ing. The law completely wiped out American Water (on my behalf) and at Joshua Suri Wayne MI Richard Sauerwein Westfield the concept of insurance risk through Westfield least four visits from NJ American Water Page 6 Thursday, December 26, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Helen Schnakenberg, 99, Was Longtime Westfield Resident and Business Owner – Obituaries – POLICE BLOTTER Helen Schnakenberg, 99, passed Westfield. away peacefully on Saturday, De- In lieu of flowers, donations may Robert Hahn, 85, Mechanical Engineer; cember 21, 2013, surrounded by be made to the Dominican Founda- Westfield Chevonne Jenkins, 31, of Roselle her loving family. tion, 141 E. 65th Street, New York, Active With Church and Arts Association Thursday, December 19, Edward was arrested following a motor ve- Mrs. Schnakenberg was born and N.Y. 10065. Robert Hahn, 85, of Scotch Plains Womer), Rita Hahn and Madeline Hom, 51, of Westfield was arrested hicle stop at South and Central Av- raised in Berwick, Pa. and resided December 26, 2013 died on Saturday, December 21, 2013, Christilles (and her husband, Ed), and charged with driving while in- enues on an outstanding warrant in Westfield for 50 years. She and at Haven Hospice in Edison. and four grandchildren, Veronica toxicated (DWI) pursuant to a mo- from Mansfield for $500. Jenkins her husband, Henry, owned Henry’s Robert V. Shannon, 82 Born and raised in St. Louis, Mo., Womer and Jason, Samantha and Jen- tor vehicle stop. According to po- was transported to police headquar- Confectionery and later Martha Robert Vincent Shannon, be- he lived in Scotch Plains since 1958. nifer Christilles. lice, Hom was traveling westbound ters and subsequently released on Lorton Candies, both in Westfield, loved father of seven and 35-year Mr. Hahn served in the Army Corps The funeral will be held on Fri- on South Avenue near Downer her own recognizance. for many years. resident of the Brightwood section of Engineers during the Korean War day, December 27, at 9 a.m. from Street when he struck a parked Saturday, December 21, Jeffrey Helen is predeceased by her hus- of Westfield, passed away peace- and was a graduate of Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South motor vehicle and fled the scene. N. Littman, 25, of Cliffwood was band of 61 years, Henry J. fully on Friday, December 20, at University in St. Louis, where he Avenue, Fanwood. A Funeral Mass He later was located in his vehicle arrested at police headquarters on Schnakenberg, and her siblings, the age of 82. received his Bachelor of Science de- will follow at 10 a.m. at the Immacu- on Martine Avenue in Fanwood, an outstanding Westfield traffic war- Mary Forkas, William Nagy and Born in Jackson Heights, gree in Mechanical Engineering. He late Heart of Mary Church, 1571 and after an investigation, was rant for $114. In addition, an out- Donald Nagy. She is survived by Queens, N.Y. to Catherine and was employed as a mechanical engi- Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. En- placed under arrest. He was trans- standing Clark traffic warrant for her son, John, and his wife, Denise, Timothy Shannon, he went on to neer and project manager with Witco tombment will be at St. Gertrude ported to police headquarters, pro- $90 was discovered for Littman. He of Mountainside, along with one graduate from Bishop Laughlin Chemical Corp. in Woodcliff Lakes Cemetery in Colonia. Visitation will cessed and released to a sober adult. had been transported to police head- sister, Mae Tekverk of Hingham, High School, St. John’s University before retiring over 20 years ago. be Thursday, December 26, from 2 Friday, December 20, Lakisha quarters by the Union County Police Mass. She also will be deeply and Columbia Law School after He was a longtime member of the to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. McKinney, 32, of Elizabeth was Department. Bail was posted on the missed by her grandchildren, the serving his country in the Army Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman In lieu of flowers, donations may arrested on an outstanding Westfield warrants and waivers signed on both. Reverend John Gregory during the Korean War. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains, be made to Haven Hospice, 65 James warrant for $500 pursuant to a Sunday, December 22, Saul Schnakenberg, O.P., Christopher He is survived by his seven chil- where he served as an usher; a mem- Street, Edison, N.J. 08820 or to the pickup at the Union Township Po- Benitez, 19, of Rahway and Roberto Schnakenberg and Susan dren, Susan Bromschwig of Long ber of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Arts Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, P.O. lice Department. McKinney was Aguirre, 20, of Woodbridge were Schnakenberg. Island, Ellen Neuman of Missouri, Association, and a member of the Box 325, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. transported to police headquarters, arrested and charged with posses- Relatives and friends are kindly Robert Jr. of Iowa, Paul of Queens, Proscenium Players. He enjoyed pho- For additional information or to sign where she was processed and re- sion of less than 50 grams of a invited to visit the Dooley Colonial N.Y., Stephen of Austin, Tex., Eliza- tography, woodworking and travel. the guestbook, visit leased after posting full bail. controlled dangerous substance Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, beth of Westport, Conn. and An- He is survived by his wife, Mary www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Friday, December 20, Roland (CDS), identified as marijuana, Westfield, on Thursday, December drew of Tinton Falls, N.J. He also is Claire Hahn; three daughters, Mary December 26, 2013 Kovacs, 24, of Watchung was ar- pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. A Mass of survived by 14 grandchildren. Ellen Hahn (and her husband, Mike rested and charged with DWI pur- the area of Lamberts Mill Road Christian Burial will be celebrated Funeral services were held on suant to a motor vehicle stop at near New England Drive. A female on Friday, December 27, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 24, at St. West North and Longfellow Av- juvenile also was arrested and at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Margaret’s Roman Catholic enues in Scotch Plains. He was charged with possession of less than Church in Westfield. Interment will Church in Middle Village, Queens. Comedy Event With Carney transported to police headquarters, 50 grams of a CDS, identified as follow at Fairview Cemetery in December 26, 2013 where he was processed. It was later marijuana, and possession of drug determined through a police inves- paraphernalia. All three were trans- To Benefit Friendly Sons tigation that Kovacs had a detainer ported to police headquarters and GARWOOD — A special com- the Crossroads in Garwood. He through U.S. Immigration and Cus- processed. The two adult males edy fundraiser to benefit the also has been cast in television toms Enforcement, and was held were issued a summons and given a Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Union shows and films. pending transport. mandatory court date. The juvenile County will be held on Thursday, DKITB has been performing Saturday, December 21, was released to her parents. January 2, beginning at 8 p.m. at short-form improv live in the New the Crossroads, located at 78 North York/New Jersey area for years, Avenue in Garwood. Doors will with a style similar to the program open at 7 p.m. The event will fea- “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” To ture a celebrity-style roast of co- learn more about DKITB, visit median Joe Carney from The Dumb dumbkidsintheback.com. Kids in the Back (DKITB). As a registered 501(c)(3) chari- Mr. Carney’s comedy career be- table organization, the Friendly gan at the Jersey Shore over 15 Sons of St. Patrick Union County’s years ago. Since then he has per- purpose is to encourage college formed in numerous clubs and bars education for young men of Irish such as Stand-up New York on descent and to support worthy Broadway, the historic Pips in charitable organizations. For more Sheepshead Bay and the Stress Fac- information, visit tory in New Brunswick, and can be friendlysons.site.aplus.net. seen regularly at his “home” club, Tickets to the event are $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased Registration to Begin in advance at ticketfly.com or crossroadsatgarwood.com. Tickets SING-ALONG...The Westfield Area “Y” Kindergarten class at the Robert For K-2 Basketball and Virginia Bauer Branch recently received a special visit at their school also will be available at the door. from the musicians who play in a musical group concert band from the New SCOTCH PLAINS — The Food and beverages can be pur- Jersey Workshop for the Arts. The group played holiday songs for the Scotch Plains Recreation Commis- chased separately. For more infor- sion has announced that registra- FESTIVE ARRANGEMENTS...The Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford’s children to sing along to. The youngsters then learned about each instru- mation, call (908) 518-0323 or e- holiday centerpiece workshop took place at the Cranford Community Center on ment, various beats and tempos of music from Ted Schlosberg, who runs the tion will begin on Friday, January mail [email protected]. November 19. This hands-on workshop was led by Pamela Newell, front row, program. 3, for its popular K-2 Basketball second from the left. During the club’s Tuesday, January 21 meeting, from 12:30 Clinic. Sierra Club Meeting to 2:30 p.m. at the Community Center, the club will watch a video entitled Great The program will feature three Gardening Tips. Photographer John Wyatt sessions, one for each specific To Feature Sourlands grade. All sessions will take place AREA — The Sierra Club To Give Talk at Library on Monday nights, from January Loantaka Group will show the docu- Registration to Commence 13 to March 17, at Evergreen mentary Sourlands at its meeting on SCOTCH PLAINS — Photogra- accompanied by interviews that re- School. Sessions are as follows: Wednesday, January 8, followed by a pher John Wyatt will speak and veal their dedication to their art Kindergarten – 6 p.m. to 6:45 discussion. For Senior Fitness Classes share elements of his work and the and the meanings they attach to p.m. The Sourland Mountains stretch projects he has undertaken over the art. His subjects include a law- First Grade – 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 across Somerset and Hunterdon SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch have the option of selecting the 10 his 40 years as a photographer yer, mechanic, executive, motor- p.m. counties. The discussion will center Plains Recreation Commission has a.m. session or the 11 a.m. session, during a visit to the Scotch Plains cycle designer, former Catholic Second Grade – 7:30 p.m. to around three different vignettes announced that registration for the with a cost of $5 for residents and Public Library on Thursday, Janu- priest, sculptor and retail manager, 8:15 p.m. about life in the Sourlands and will next sessions of Senior Fitness classes $10 for non-residents. ary 9, at 7 p.m. as well as tattoo artists, two of There are only 25 spots in each explore some of the environmental will begin on Friday, January 3. Additionally, Senior Yoga is be- Mr. Wyatt’s two books of photo- whom appeared in the Guinness session, so participants are encour- challenges these mountains face. Participants can register for Se- ing offered on Mondays and graphic essays reveal unexpected Book of World Records. The pho- aged to register early. The fee for The meeting will take place from nior Zumba, which will take place Wednesdays for 12 sessions, from insights into his subjects – heavily tographs span 27 years, giving Mr. the program is $80. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Library of the on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a noon to 1 p.m., with a fee of $15. tattooed people and fighters of all Wyatt the opportunity to revisit Participants can register online Chathams, located at 214 Main Street total of 12 sessions. Registrants Participants also can begin regis- kinds. He also will sign books, and photograph some subjects by visiting the township’s website, in Chatham. Admission will be free tering now for Senior Line Danc- which will be available to purchase. seven to 20 years later. scotchplainsnj.gov, and clicking on and open to the public. For more Bright Beginnings Kids ing, which takes place on Mondays “Tough Guys” (Schiffer Publish- Mr. Wyatt’s photographs have been the “Community Pass” link. When information, call (908) 233-2414, go from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and runs ing LTD, 2013) reveals Mr. Wyatt’s published in magazines and books registering, individuals should se- to newjersey.sierraclub.org/loantaka Send Cheer to Troops for 12 sessions. The cost for Senior lifelong interest in boxing and and displayed in museums and gal- lect “2014 Winter Brochure.” or e-mail [email protected]. CRANFORD — The children of Line Dancing is $15 for residents mixed martial arts. Over the course leries throughout the United States. The Arc of Union County’s Bright and $20 for non-residents. of seven years he photographed 70 Registration is recommended, Beginnings Child Development Cen- All Senior Fitness classes take people in the fighting disciplines, but drop-ins also will be welcome. ter in Cranford recently helped spread place in the Towne House at Green including professional fighters, a To sign up for the presentation, some holiday cheer to the men and Forest Park and begin the week of barroom brawler, member of the call the library at (908) 322-5007, women of the various branches of the Monday, January 6. military, bounty hunter and extension no. 204, e-mail United States Armed Services. Registration can be done online by bouncer. By photographing and in- [email protected] or register via Using paint, paper and their two accessing scotchplainsnj.gov and click- terviewing his subjects in their own the Events tab on the library little hands, the 58 pre-school chil- ing on the “Community Pass” link or in environments, Mr. Wyatt claims website, scotlib.org. dren made very unique handprint person beginning at 8:30 a.m. that, “the reader may be surprised Scotch Plains Public Library pro- holiday greeting cards. Teachers and at what is revealed.” grams are free and open to the staff agreed that it was a terrific Temple Announces “Under My Skin” (Schiffer Pub- public. The library is located at project for the children, as it al- lishing LTD, 2003) includes por- 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block lowed them to bring holiday cheer Kabbalat Shabbat traits of heavily tattooed men and from Park Avenue, in the center of and to say thank you – in their own SPRINGFIELD — Temple Beth women in their own environment, the township. way – to the incredibly brave men Ahm Yisrael, located at 60 Temple and women who are serving their Drive in Springfield, will present country and, as a result, have not Shabbat Alive!! beginning at 6:30 KIDS FEEDING KIDS...Students at Congregation Beth Israel’s Religious School seen their families in a long time. p.m. on Friday, January 3. in Scotch Plains prepare sandwiches December 4 for Plainfield’s Second Street Participants will have an opportu- Youth Center. The students, in grades 3 through 7, participated in the synagogue’s The hope is that these cards and Gray Funeral Homes sandwich-making program to provide after-school snacks for school-age partici- personal messages will ultimately nity to sing and dance to their favorite pants at the youth center. The Second Street Youth Center Foundation is a non- bring a little touch of home to these Shabbat tunes at this spiritual profit organization that provides educational, vocational, cultural and recre- men and women. Kabbalat Shabbat, described as fun Since 1897 ational activities for youth and adults in the Plainfield community. For more information about The for the whole family. For more infor- Arc of Union County, visit mation, call (973) 376-0539, exten- JCC to Host Former Owner arcunion.org. sion no. 11. Of Russ and Daughters SCOTCH PLAINS — The Jewish the-scenes look at four generations Community Center (JCC) of Cen- of the Russ and Daughters family. tral New Jersey will host Mark Russ To read more about Russ and Daugh- Federman on Sunday, January 5, at ters, go to russanddaughters.com. 10 a.m. This event is open to the public. Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Mr. Federman is former owner/ Brunch will be served. The cost is 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. proprietor of Russ and Daughters, $20 per person for JCC members Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the the well-known appetizing store on and $24 for others. Registration may personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or the Lower East Side of New York be done online at jccnj.org or in cremation. City. He also is author of “Russ and person at the JCC, located at 1391 Daughters: Reflections and Recipes Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home from the House that Herring Built,” Interested persons are asked to reg- 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. which tells stories of the famous ister by Thursday, January 2. Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 shop’s origins as well as tales from For more information, visit William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. its many customers. jccnj.org. Anyone with questions NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 He took over the running of Russ may contact Amy Warsh, Cultural (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 and Daughters from his parents in Arts and Education director, at (908) 1978 and turned it over to the fourth 889-8800, extension no. 205, or generation, his daughter, Niki, and [email protected]. John-Michael “J.M.” Jones his nephew, Josh, in 2009. The JCC of Central New Jersey is N.J. Lic. #4869 Mr. Federman’s book combines a constituent agency of the Jewish REACHING NEW HEIGHTS...The Westfield Area “Y” will host a Sports Open Director the immigrant saga with a panoramic Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, House on Sunday, January 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free and open to all, it will history of 20th-century New York, a United Way of Greater Union County be held in the gym at the Main “Y” Facility, located at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. www.grayfuneralhomes.com meditation on the creation and sell- and the Westfield United Fund. Fi- Preschool sports class samplers will include basketball, soccer and fun junction soft ing of gourmet food by a family that nancial assistance is available for play time. School-age sports samplers will include fencing and track. Rock climbing has mastered this art, and a behind- membership and various programs. will be available for ages 4-plus. Pictured is rock climbing at the “Y.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 26, 2013 Page 7 Antonio Spadaro Achieves Willow Grove to ‘Ring In’ Rank of Eagle Scout 2014 at Handbell Concert SCOTCH PLAINS — Boy Scouts progressed through the ranks. SCOTCH PLAINS — Area resi- praise with joy.” They use a six- of America Troop 104 held an Eagle For his Eagle Project, Antonio dents are invited to ring in the new octave set of Schulmerich Scout Court of Honor on November beautified four garden areas and built year by enjoying a free concert handbells, a five-octave set of 30 for Antonio Spadaro at four benches for the Cen- performed by the Walsh Grazio Malmark Choirchimes, a seventh- the All Saints’ Episcopal ter for Hope Hospice’s Bell Choir on Sunday, January 12, octave bass handbell and three sev- Church in Scotch Plains. “Peggy’s House” in at 3 p.m. at the Willow Grove Pres- enth-octave Choirchimes. The rank of Eagle Scout Scotch Plains. Antonio’s byterian Church. This concert will be part of the is prestigious and is only project took 99 hours to The concert will be preceded at “Music for the Soul” series spon- earned by a small percent- complete, which included 2:30 p.m. by “Meet the Instru- sored by the Willow Grove Church. age of Boy Scouts. To earn planning, supervising ments,” a special event for chil- It is funded by a grant from the the rank of Eagle Scout, a other Scouts and carrying dren and their families. Children Presbytery of Elizabeth. Scout must hold a leader- out the project. will have the opportunity to see After the concert, attendees are ship position in the troop Antonio is the son of the various bells up close and to invited to stay for light refresh- for at least six months; earn Cindy Spadaro and the learn about bell ringing from the ments and to meet and greet the 21 merit badges, 12 of late Sal Spadaro. His performers. musicians. Willow Grove Presby- which are predetermined, older brother, Sal, also is The concert will be a blend of terian Church is located at 1961 Antonio Spadaro Brooks Crandall for The Leader and The Times and plan and complete a an Eagle Scout, having FASHIONABLE...The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation and Congregation Beth favorite songs for all ages. Among Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, community service project. The Scout achieved the rank in 2011. Antonio Israel, both of Scotch Plains, presented a Fashion and Talent Show on December the many selections will be “Deck across the street from the Scotch must pass a board of review and sat- currently is a freshman at Rowan 15 at Congregation Beth Israel. Lord & Taylor in Westfield dressed the models. the Halls,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “I Plains Southside Firehouse and isfy board members that he has com- University in Glassboro. Proceeds from the event benefited The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation and the Wonder as I Wander,” “Parade of the south-side soccer park, near the pleted all the requirements. Troop 104, which currently includes synagogue. Tin Soldiers” and “Joy to the World.” corner of South Martine Avenue. Antonio started in Scouting in first more than 40 Scouts ages 11 through The Walsh Grazio Bell Choir is All church facilities are handicap- grade, at age 6, when he joined Pack 18 years old, was formed in 1956. It is from The Presbyterian Church of accessible. For information about 4 at Brunner School. He achieved his sponsored by the All Saints’ Episco- St. Bart’s Church Invites Morris Plains and is directed by church ministries and other activi- Arrow of Light Award and then joined pal Church. For more information on Carl Loutzenheiser. It features 12 ties, visit willowgrovechurch.org Troop 104 in fifth grade, where he the troop or Boy Scouts, visit t104.us. experienced ringers of several gen- or call the church office at (908) Public to View Creche erations dedicated to “ringing 232-5678. SCOTCH PLAINS — The parish so as to be enjoyed by the entire community of St. Bartholomew the community. Apostle Roman Catholic Church in- On November 30 Newark Arch- Author to Speak at Library vites members of the public to view diocese Auxiliary Bishop Manuel its new, life-size Christmas Creche. Cruz blessed the Creche and lit the Sponsored by parishioners and scene for the very first time. On Escaping ‘Food Coma’ their families, the 14 life-size fig- Salvatore Perillo, chairman of the WESTFIELD — The Westfield blending soul-baring vignettes with ures of the Creche, which are hand- Creche project, hopes that this event Memorial Library will host local a healthy dose of humor. painted and imported from Italy, sit will create fond Christmas memories author Diana Worden Karmin on The author lives in Westfield with on a platform that is 16 feet wide, for the children of St. Bartholomew Wednesday, January 8, at 7 p.m. Ms. her husband, his two adult children, 32 feet long and 21 feet high. All and the entire community. The life- Karmin will speak about her book and their miniature schnauzer. After materials and construction of the size Creche will remain lit until the “Escape from Food Coma.” The li- a 30-year absence from school, she platform also have been donated by Feast of the Epiphany on Monday, brary is located at 550 East Broad enrolled in Union County College, parishioners of St. Bartholmew. The January 6. St. Bartholomew the Street. where she maintains a 4.0 GPA, in Creche sits at the front of the church Apostle Church is located at 2032 After stepping on her bathroom scale pursuit of a communications degree. property along Westfield Avenue, Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. in the summer of 2010, Ms. Karmin Ms. Karmin also is a level one certi- finally decided that, at 52 years old fied personal trainer. and weighing 263 pounds, it was time To register for the presentation, Floraphile Garden Club to escape from the crushing chest pains, visit the library’s website, wmlnj.org, the nearly crippling joint pain and the and click on the Calendar link, or call deepening depression, with a goal of (908) 789-4090, extension 0. Is Seeking New Members getting under 200 pounds. Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 BABY GIFTS...At the December meeting of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church CRANFORD — The Floraphile viduals also may like the club on By January 2011, after months of p.m., Monday through Thursday; Needle Niters, Randi Jones, left, and Francine Koon show the sweaters they made (flower lover) Garden Club of Facebook at facebook.com/ dieting and exercise, she slipped into a 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Satur- for newborns at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark. The next Needle Nite session will Cranford is looking for new mem- floraphilegardenclub. pair of size 16 jeans and felt absolutely day; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. take place on Friday, January 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m. bers, and is inviting those who love triumphant. Eighteen months later, Ms. For more information on library to garden or who are interested in Meeting of AARP Karmin had not only met — but far programs and services, call (908) 789- learning how to garden, to join the exceeded — her original goal, by, if 4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign up for Next Needle Nite Session organization. Set For January 6 ever so briefly, fitting into a size 2. the monthly e-newsletter, “Library Founded in 1950, Floraphile has WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area Ms. Karmin has documented her Loop,” or stop by the library for a been an active and integral part of the AARP Chapter 4137 will hold its first lifelong struggles with weight and copy of its award-winning quarterly On Tap For January 3 Cranford community for more than meeting of 2014 on Monday, January disordered eating in her book by newsletter, “Take Note.” FANWOOD — The monthly in Newark for newborns there. 60 years. Members participate in 6, at 1 p.m. at the Scotch Hills Country Needle Nite program at the All are welcome to come to the many workshops, presentations and Club, located at Plainfield Avenue and Fanwood Presbyterian Church is Needle Nite session to see what is garden tours. The club also is in- Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. scheduled for Friday, January 3, at being done and to join the group. volved in multiple community ser- Friends are welcome. 7:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall on If fabric, batting or yarn is needed, vice projects, including horticulture Rick Stone, who is executive di- Marian Avenue. Needle Niters may e-mail their re- therapy, community cleanup and be- rector of the Union County Senior The quilters will work on the quests to [email protected]. atification programs. Citizens Council, will address the “scrap quilt as you go” quilts. Those The donated materials end up in many Anyone interested in learning group on the many and varied ser- who knit and crochet will continue forms usable by the charities that more about the Floraphile Garden vices that are available for seniors in with their projects. receive them. Needle Nite partici- Club of Cranford is invited to come Union County. Mr. Stone also is Last month, 130 decorated sewn pants then take their newly learned to the club’s Tuesday, January 21 managing editor of the Senior News gift bags that were filled with small skills for use at home. meeting, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. It newspaper. Additionally, he orga- toiletries were distributed to For further information about will take place at the Cranford Com- nizes day trips and multi-day trips homebound friends and those in nurs- these projects or directions to the munity Center, located at 220 Wal- for senior groups. ing homes. Additionally, a donation Fanwood Presbyterian Church, call nut Avenue. Attendees are asked to bring a non- of eight afghans, three sweaters, 14 the church office at (908) 889-8891, Attendees will watch a video en- perishable food item for the Westfield hats, 11 Santa hats and four stuffed e-mail [email protected] or titled Great Gardening Tips. This Food Pantry, or a personal item such toys were sent to Beth Israel Hospital visit fanwoodpc.org. video will demonstrate various as soap, toilet tissue, shampoo or money-saving and innovative tips for toothpaste for the chapter’s ongoing growing healthier plants and tack- service project. ling many common garden problems. If there is a question about the Holiday Boozers Beware: For information on joining the weather and the meeting, members Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford should call one of the officers. Those or upcoming events, contact Mary who have not yet paid their dues of Westfield Police Will Crack Ellen at [email protected]. Indi- $10 may do so at this meeting. Down on Drunk Drivers Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. WESTFIELD — This holiday tolerance for drunk drivers on the “25 Years Experience” season, the Westfield Police De- road. If you choose to drive drunk, partment will again be out in full we will see you, we will stop you, Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer force cracking down on drunk driv- and we will arrest you,” the chief ers with aggressive Drive Sober or added. Get Pulled Over enforcement. Drunk drivers often face jail time, From now through January 1, the loss of their driver licenses, FAMILY LAW 2014, the Westfield Police Depart- higher insurance rates, and dozens · Divorce · Domestic Violence ment will be among many state and of other unanticipated expenses local law enforcement agencies ranging from attorney fees, court · Custody · Child Support watching for drunk drivers to help costs, car towing and repairs, to lost keep roads safe for holiday travel- wages due to time off from work. ers. Even worse, a drunk driver can (908) 232-8787 The Westfield Police Department cause a traffic crash that claims is giving fair warning to all someone’s life, or their own. JANAUARY 2014 EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY partygoers. “You’ll see us making Increased enforcement efforts by 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org lots of stops during this highly vis- the Westfield Police Department · DWI · Criminal Defense Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 1-5:00 pm ible enforcement period, and if we will include not only additional Closed January 1 for New Year’s Day and suspect anyone is driving while in- police patrols, but also a DWI · Business Representation · Civil Litigation January 20 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day toxicated, officers will show zero Checkpoint on Saturday, Decem- Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS (Check website for all registration information) tolerance for drunk driving,” said ber 28, 2013, during the late- Westfield Police Chief David evening and early-morning hours. 1/6 6:30 pm How to Download Zinio Magazines Wayman. The DWI Checkpoint is pres- Unfortunately, the excitement ently being considered for one or 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 1/8 7:00 pm Escaping from Food Coma: D. K. Worden and celebrations of the holiday sea- more of the following locations: [email protected] richardjkaplow.com son can often lead to terrible deci- Central Avenue, East Broad Street, 1/9 7:00 pm Advanced Computer Class: Prezi sions – and serious legal conse- North Avenue, South Avenue and 1/10 1:30 pm TGIF! Claude Monet (video) quences. Springfield Avenue. Data shows the holiday season is Chief Wayman and the Westfield 1/15 6:30 pm Create a Winning LinkedIn profile a particularly deadly time due to Police Department offer these Open to Westfield residents only the increased number of drunk driv- simple tips to keep the holidays Scott Seib ers on the roads, and the Westfield happy and safe: 1/17 1:30 pm TGIF! Andrea Bocelli (video) Police Department is prepared to Even one drink can impair your Plumbing & Heating Inc. stop and arrest any drunk driver it judgment and increase the risk of 1/18 2:00 pm Woody Allen & The Art of Infidelity sees to keep roads safe. getting arrested for driving drunk – 1/24 1:30 pm TGIF! John Wayne (video) Nationally, in the month of De- or worse, the risk of having a crash Celebrating Our 31st Year cember from 2007 to 2011, there while driving. 1/31 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie: Birth of the Blues were 4,169 people killed in crashes If you will be drinking, do not that involved drivers with blood plan on driving. Plan ahead and For All Your PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN (Check website for sign up information) alcohol concentrations of .08 grams designate a sober driver before the per deciliter or higher. party begins. Plumbing & Heating Needs 1/3 3:45 pm Chess Club for Kids According to the National High- If you have been drinking, do not way Traffic Safety Administration, drive. Call a taxi, phone a sober 1/7 4:00 pm Paws to Read for new readers 32,367 people were killed in motor friend or family member, or use 1/8, 15, 22 3:45 pm Lego K Club - For Kindergartners vehicle traffic crashes across the public transportation. Bathroom Renovations nation in 2011, and 31 percent Be responsible. If someone you 1/11 10:30 am Live Animal Friends—3+years (9,878) of those fatalities occurred know is drinking, do not let that Are Our Specialty in drunk-driving-related crashes. person get behind the wheel. 1/11 1:00 pm “Breaking into Art” for Teens “The December holiday season If you see an impaired driver on is the ‘most wonderful time of the the road, contact law enforcement. 1/14, 21, 28 10:30 am Fun for 4’s and 5’s Storytime year’ and we are going to keep our Your actions may save someone’s 908-654-1818 1/15, 22, 29 10:30 am Time for 3’s Storytime roads safe for travelers heading to life, and inaction could cost a life. visit friends and family,” said Chief Remember, it is never safe to scottseibplumbing.com 1/16, 23, 30 10:30 am 2’s on Thursday Storytime Wayman. drink and drive. Drive Sober or Get “This holiday, we will show zero Pulled Over. Master Plumber License No. 6548 1/17, 24, 31 10:00 am Playgroup for Babies-up to 23 months A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN cluding three 3-pointers, while sopho- pulled six rebounds, and Cougars Jack Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times more Chris Boutsikaris netted 10 McCaffrey (2 points) and Luke Senior center Dave Kane made a points, including a pair of 3-pointers. Christiano (2 points) grabbed six and rebound of a Cougar shot as time ran Ben Schuman had a strong three quar- four rebounds respectively. Senior out to allow the Westfield High School ters and bucketed 10 points, while center John Oblachinski, who was the boys basketball team to survive a grabbing five rebounds. quarterback on the football team, led second-half surge from Cranford to Both teams had members from their all scoring with 19 points and pulled earn a 50-49 victory in the season respective football teams and their down eight rebounds. Senior guard opener in Westfield on December 20. physical presence was quite apparent Tommy Trotter finished with 14 points, Sophomore guard Parker Hess led under the boards. Blue Devils Kane three steals and three assists. the Blue Devils with 14 points, in- and Chris Sweeney (4 points) each CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ON HIS WAY TO VICTORY...Blue Devil Stephen Husch touched first in the 200-individual medley with a time of 2:05.89 against Scotch Plains-Fanwood at Walace Pool in Westfield on December 20. LESSNER, LINDROS, HUSCH, DAVIS, SKOOG SHINE Blue Devil Boys, Girls Defeat Raider Rivals in Swimming By DAVID B. CORBIN “We take opportunities like this to Skoog, Jeff Peart, Nolan Kearns and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times try people in different spots to see JB Walling touched second, followed Friendly rivalries mixed fun with how they are going to react. The girls by Blue Devils Jack Rose, Stefan excitement at Wallace Pool in swam well. Scotch Plains also de- Crigler, Noah Stiles and Charlie Westfield on December 20, but in the serves a ton of credit. Their girls Baldwin. end the Westfield High School boys really made it a tight meet. Overall Lessner won the 100-butterfly in and girls swim teams halted Scotch for both sides, it was a very solid 53.88, followed by Peart, Barmakian Plains-Fanwood, 110-60, 98-72, re- meet,” Blue Devil Head Coach Jeff and Husch. Lessner also touched first spectively. The Blue Devil boys took Knight said. in the 100-breaststroke at 1:01.21, top honors in all but two events and Tyler Lessner won two individual followed by Raider Chris the girls won six of their 11 events. events and swam on the winning 200- Bondarowicz, Rose, Peart and Crigler. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Both Blue Devil teams, especially medley relay with Kevin Clauss, Aram Blue Devil Luke McGrory won the GOOD EVENING UNDER THE BOARDS...Blue Devil Ben Schuman, No. 33, grabbed five rebounds and rolled in 10 points the girls, experimented with their line- Barmakian and Stephen Husch, that 200-free at 1:50.99, followed by in a thriller against the Cranford Cougars in Westfield on December 20. See www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports ups. touched in 1:41.17. Raiders Alec CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Caroline Basil, Diamantopolous and Davis won the 100-free in 55.04, With CBS Sports Husch touched first in the 200- Caroline Baldwin placed second be- followed by Banasiak, West, Daudelin By BRUCE JOHNSON individual medley in 2:05.89, fol- hind Raiders Kate Musso, Amanda and Schmeider. Banasiak won the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lowed by Raider Henry Chang, Blue Banasiak, Sarah Davis and Daudelin 50-free in 26.07, followed by Day, Devil Dan Myers, and Raiders Nolan who finished in 1:42.42. Raiders Talia McBrearty, and Raiders Maya You might say that Craig Silver has ment, 15-plus times. I used to live for those ‘situation Kearns and Walling. Paradiso, Julie Haggan, Carlie Dunchus and Daudelin. lived a pretty charmed life. For start- In addition, he’s been part of the drills.’ But my kids never got it. It “Today was a real team effort. The McNichol and Sjonell placed third. With the team score 64-60 ers, he was coached in high school by coverage of many Masters tourna- must’ve been the coaching. Once a team had the goal of trying to come “We have a lot of very talented girls Westfield, the Blue Devils saved their both Gary Kehler (football) and Walt ments. He was there in 1998 when the Phillie, always a Phillie.” out strong and set a presence with the on the team and here everyone gets to best for last. Cronin won the 100- Clarkson (track), one half of WHS’s Czech Republic beat Russia in a IN PASSING work we did in the off-season. And swim,” Baldwin said. back in 1:02.08, followed by Judge, Mount Devilmore. That alone should shootout for the Olympic gold medal. My holiday season was wrecked the team has been strong so far,” said Basil, who won the 200-individual McBrearty, Daniel and Dunchus. be a pretty good start to a successful He also caught a foul ball hit by Joe by the news last Wednesday night of Husch, who added, “I am happy with medley and the 100-backstroke Devin at 1:11.65, West and Bond life. Carter in the 1992 ALCS. (“Yes, I the sudden death of Mike Murray Sr. today and I am finishing strong com- against Bridgewater-Raritan the day swept the 100-breaststroke. Kearns And Silver has taken that baton, so didn’t drop it,” he said.) Mike was the father of WHS gradu- pared to previous years.” before, tested the water in the 200- and Natalie Jablonski took 4-5. to speak, and he’s run with it … and He has also somehow found time ates and all-state baseballers Mike Blue Devil John Lindros won the free and placed second, behind Davis Westfield took 1-3 in the 400-free run … and run … in fact, he’s traveled to direct major music concerts, pro- (’06) and A.J. (’11), along with Clark 50-free in 22.2, followed by Skoog, who finished in 1:59.8. Blue Devil relay with Baldwin, Day, Basil and so much and seen so much, he seems duce a couple of documentaries, in- graduate Brittany. Big Mike, who was David Lindros, Raider Matt Marino Amy West and Raiders Musso and Cronin touching first, and to be half-Zelig, half-Forrest Gump. cluding one for Time Magazine, and 51, played for Post 3 American Le- and Blue Devil Aedan Collins, but the Micaela Valli took 3-4-5. Basil also Diamantopolous, Schmeider, Daniel But let’s start from the beginning. travel the globe for his job. All in all, gion back in the ’80s. A couple years closest event of the afternoon came in took second in the 100-fly behind and Pyle touching third. Davis, After graduating WHS in 1977, that’s not too bad for a guy who called ago, he opened East Coast Condi- the 100-free when Skoog nipped Judge, who finished in 1:01.97. Blue Banasiak, Mussa and Judge placed where he earned varsity letters in himself an “incredibly mediocre tioning in Edison, a year-round base- Lindros 48.43 to 48.44, followed by Devils Audrey Bangs and Day, and second. football and track, Silver earned a player on a great team.” ball/sports training facility, where Collins, Daniel and Henry Chang. Sjonell placed 3-4-5. “I swam on the 2-IM and the 5- Bachelor of Journalism degree from Silver was the backup center on the many of the Blue Devils baseball “Those two there’s obviously a “Yesterday in my IM, I was trying free, which I don’t really do a lot, but the University of Missouri. He then 1976 football team. Due to an injury players worked out. And many former competitive nature between, not just to go for my best time, and today I it’s my last home Scotch Plains meet, got a job at CBS Sports as a produc- to Chris Harvey, Silver played the Blue Devils are employed as coaches/ those two but everyone having close was focusing on place, so I stretched so we wanted to mix it up a little bit. tion assistant, associate director and entire opening game, a 6-6 tie with instructors there. connections to each other. They re- out my 200-free and built it a little Scotch Plains is a good team and they producer-director. After a couple Summit. The rest of the year – 10 “I just saw him last week and he ally relish the opportunity to race more so I could secure a place,” said brought the heat today, so we pin- years as a freelancer producer/direc- straight wins – he was mostly on the was asking about my son Tyler’s col- each other, and I think those two Basil, who added, “Because of our pointed our races a little more to- tor and coordinating producer for the PAT protection team and had the criti- lege plans,” Charlie Bowman said. epitomized it in that race,” Coach depth, we are able to move around a wards the end,” Baldwin said. NBA on TNT, he returned to CBS cal job of “sitting at the end of the “He was talking about how he felt this Knight said. little more and we were able to switch “This is always a good meet. We Sports in 1990, as a producer/direc- bench, guarding the water. It was my year’s (WHS) baseball team could “Alex gives us a lot of options. He up the relays a little more.” swim well here at this time of year. tor; in 1996 he became Coordinating job to tackle anybody who tried to ‘really do something special.’ He gave can pretty much do any event. He’s a Baldwin at 2:15.22, followed by Today, I am really proud of what the Producer of College Football. It’s a drink without permission.” the kids an ‘open door’ policy at his backstroker, he does IM, he does Erika Daniel and Bangs swept the kids did. Going into the second half of position he still holds. He also picked up two letters as a facility, said they were ‘family.’ ” longer distances,” Raider Head Coach 200-individual medley. Sjonell and our season and getting ready for coun- “I always loved college football,” shot putter and discus thrower for “I’m devastated,” said Bruce Moran Jessica Coach Hulnik said. Paradiso finished 4-5. Baldwin also ties, I think this is a nice setup for that,” Silver said. “Even though we grew up Clarkson’s track and field teams. That (’76), a longtime friend, co-worker Fleck won the 500-free with a time won the 500-free in 5:19.74, followed Raider Head Coach Jessica Hulnik said. in a college football ‘deprived’ area, I included the 1977 track team that pro- and frequent visitor with his son at of 5:06.27, followed by McGrory, always loved Notre Dame, Oklahoma, duced the only state Group 4 champi- ECC. Clauss, Blue Devil Alec Penn and Southern Cal, Miami. So, I’m very onship in school history; the only other Just saying the former Franklin Raider Matt Auda. Dave Lindros won lucky to cover the sport I love. I’ve state track title was Group 3 in 1940. Bowler was a “good guy” doesn’t the 100-backstroke in 55.6, followed been in the right place at the right Silver currently lives on the upper seem quite enough. But that’s what by Eric Chang, Clauss, Raider Mark time as my career and the CBS con- west side of New York City with his he was, a really good guy. Mital and Blue Devil Blake Taylor. tract with the SEC intersected at the wife Rosanne and children Jakob (17) TOP RIVALS UPDATE Collins, John Lindros, Barmakian perfect moment.” and Lina (15). But though his career USA Today’s national voting for and Husch won the 200-free relay in Silver’s love of college football has has taken him to the “big time,” Silver the top high school football rivalry 1:32.35, followed by Peart, Henry helped him become an amazingly has never forgotten his roots. ended with Westfield vs. Plainfield, Chang, Marino and Skoog. Daniel, productive and successful producer. “Once a Blue Devil, always a Blue the New Jersey champion and Re- Stiles, Morgan and Myers took third. He has won eight Sports Emmy Devil,” he said. “I even work now with gion 2 winner, finishing eighth with McGrory, Barmakian, John Lindros and Awards. In 2008 he was an inductee (former WHS basketballer) Dan 16,426 votes. The top rivalry was Collins won the 400-free relay in into the “Legends of the Sun Bowl.” Sabreen (’98), who is in our PR de- North Carolina’s Louisburg vs. Bunn, 3:28.42, followed by teammates Aus- In 2012 he won the National Football partment. But I got my love of sports with 823,907 votes. (That’s where tin Kreusser, Penn, Will Murtashaw Foundation Legacy Award. from growing up in Westfield. The extra police are required by the home and Lucas Fan. Henry Chang, Walling, Here are some of the major events bond of team, team, team. Gary Kehler team, and where the handshake lines Mike Rash and Eric Chang placed third. produced by Silver: was maybe the most influential person weren’t used for fear of a fight.). The “We did the same thing, mix it up and — The 1992 Duke vs. Kentucky in my life. I’m very upset that I never runnerup was New Mexico’s Las give kids some other opportunities to NCAA basketball game … the one sought him out before he passed to say Cruces vs. Mayfield, with 684,654. show off what they have been working with Christian Laettner’s amazing ‘thanks’ for the lessons I learned from COLLEGE UPDATE for. We wanted all three people [indi- last-second shot. him. Walt Clarkson, too. Great coaches, Hannah Kronick (WHS, ’11) con- — The Winter Olympics in 1992, and great leaders of young men. tinues to pile up the honors, as the vidual event] to do well. That was the GAME-TYING GOAL...Raider Michael Rothman (No. 18), Tyler Hardgrove (No. goal from coach Knight,” Husch said. 32), Davey Leong (No. 11) and Michael Hosmer (No. 26) congratulate John Wilkinson 1994 and 1998. “And, no bull(spit), I learned an Johns Hopkins junior was recently The Blue Devil girls took 1-3 in the for his game-tying goal the in the second period against the Cranford Cougars. — So many Iron Bowls – Alabama awful lot from two little league named the Division 3 Forward of the first event, the 200-medley relay. Allie vs. Auburn – that he’s actually lost coaches named Bruce Johnson and Year by D3Soccer.com. In addition McBrearty, Kathleen Bond, Gwen count. Joe Wheatley on the Phillies. When to setting several school career and Devin and Sarah Cronin touched first, Cougar Icemen Hit in Third, — The 1996 Bowl Alliance Na- my son played little league, I ran season records, she was also named and Emily McGann, Shannon Pyle, tional Championship Game: Ne- practices the same way you guys did to the all-America team and the Aca- Lauren Schmeider and Julia braska 62, Florida 24. with us. Definitely it’s a different era. demic all-America team. Diamantopolous took third. Raiders Chill Raider Icemen, 8-3 — The 1998 Bowl Alliance Na- Casey Daudelin, Annemarie Kearns, tional Championship Game: Ne- Stephanie Judge and Lauren Sjonell The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the season, before the Cougars scored braska 42, Tennessee 17. placed second. School ice hockey team took on their and took a 4-3 lead into the locker — The 13 SEC Football Champi- cross-county rivals, the Cranford Cou- room at the end of the second. onship Games since 2001. PUBLIC NOTICE gars, on December 17 at Warinanco The Raiders were looking for their — The 2011 Alabama vs. LSU Rink in Roselle. The Cougars scored first win against Cranford since 2008 “Game of the Century.” TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS four unanswered goals in the third UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY going into the third period and senior — The first of Usain Bolt’s world quarter to insure an 8-3 victory. goalie Alex Montagna was keeping records in 2008. NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE The Raiders quickly fell behind the CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF them in the game, stopping a — The Sun Bowl, 20-plus times. APPEALS OF THE Cougars 2-0 after the first period, but breakaway and several bullets fired by — The US Open tennis tourna- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS were not giving up and tied the game the sharp-shooting Cougars. Unfortu- (IN COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN in the second period with goals by nately, the Cranford goalie was match- Probitas Verus Honos PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER junior forward John Bruckman and 231, P.L. 1975) ing Montagna save-for-save and a deep senior forward Eric Hogan. The Cou- Cougar bench, along with too many NOTICE is hereby given by the Town- gars went ahead 3-2, but sophomore PUBLIC NOTICE ship of Scotch Plains of the following 2014 Raider penalties, were just too much TOWN OF WESTFIELD schedule of meetings of the Construction defenseman John Wilkinson evened and the third period went all to PLANNING BOARD Board of Appeals to be held in the Mu- it up again at 3-3 with his first goal of Cranford. The Raiders slipped to 1-1- nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch 1 in the middle of the Union County Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Plains, New Jersey on the first Wednes- PUBLIC NOTICE Planning Board, at its meeting on Decem- day of each month, at 7:30 p.m., unless Ice Hockey League and 1-3-1 overall. ber 19, 2013, adopted resolutions memo- otherwise indicated*. FAIRVIEW CEMETERY The Raiders hope to get a couple of rializing the following actions taken at that CBS SPORTS PRODUCER...Award-winning CBS Sports producer Craig Sil- meeting: ver, shown here as a member of the 1971 Phillies, back row far right. Also Wednesday, January 15th * – 8:00 a.m. ANNUAL MEETING wins with up-coming non-league The 2013 Housing Plan Element and pictured, left to right, are: front row; Jim Piantkoski, Bill Miller, John Krakora, February 5th games against Colonia, Ocean Town- The Annual Meeting of the Lot Owners Fair Share Plan an amendment to the March 5th Sean Morrissey, Paul Rotker and Todd Kehler; back row, coach Joe Wheatley, of Fairview Cemetery will be held at the ship and Monroe before taking on Town of Westfield Master Plan. April 2nd Doug Yearley, Chris Compton, John Currall, Joe Della Badia, Jimmy McKeon, office of Fairview Cemetery, 1100 East Summit on January 3. The Hilltoppers The 2009 Land Use Element amended May 7th Silver and coach Bruce Johnson. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, Mon- April 10, 2013 an amendment to the Town June 4th are ranked sixth in the state this year day January 27, 2014 at 4:00 P.M., for of Westfield Master Plan. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN that,” McGrory said. Husch led off the winning 200-free Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cheering echoed off every inch of relay, followed by Barmakian, Daniel Dueling it out with Bridgewater- the four walls of the pool when David and John Lindros to finish in 1:31.42. Raritan has always been a tense situ- Lindros, Tyler Lessner, Aram Beattie, Taylor, Penn and Collins ation for the Westfield High School Barmakian and McGrory won the touched third. Clauss won the 100- boys swim team, and the Panther first event (200-medley relay) in backstroke in 55.46, followed by boys have mostly seemed to have 1:39.62 and Kevin Clauss, Dan David Lindros. Jack Rose took fourth. gotten a jump start at the beginning Myers, Noah Stiles and Ryan Daniel Lessner won the 100-breaststroke in of the season but not this time. The touched third at 1:41.79 to give the 1:00.49. Barmakian and Myers No. 2-ranked Blue Devil boys and Blue Devils a 10-4 lead. And the placed 3-4. No. 1 girls swim teams made easy cheering did not relent until the final Lessner, Myers and Rose took 2-3- work of the Panthers with respective event (400-free relay), which was 5 in the 200-individual medley, while 110-60 and 126-44 triumphs at won by Stephen Husch, McGrory, Panther Jason Tan touched first at Wallace Pool in Westfield on Decem- Aedan Collins and John Lindros in 2:02.17. McGrory (49.78) was ber 19. 3:23.17. Alec Penn, Austin Kreusser, touched out by Tan (49.06) in the

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times REAL BATTLE UNDER THE BOARDS...Raider Chris Losojo, No. 2, finds the going rough under the boards with Blue Devil Chris Sweeney, No. 22, and Raider Rashan Gary, No. 24, in his path as he attempts a lay-up. KANE 14 PTS; DYLAN, SEAN ELLIOTT CHIEF THIEVES Blue Devils Turn ‘D’ to ‘O’, Halt Raider Cagers, 61-40

By DAVID B. CORBIN Poillon (4 points) led in rebounds. points, while Kane and Murray scored Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils were also platoon- four each and Schuman sank a free Defense became the Westfield High ing numerous players in-and-out of throw to give the Blue Devils a 15-5 School boys basketball team’s best the lineups throughout the game, so lead. offense, leading to a 61-40 triumph eight players got into the scoring act Much of the second quarter was over Scotch Plains-Fanwood in and all managed to get, at least, a spent at the foul line with the Blue Westfield on December 21. rebound. Devils sinking eight of their 19 points Guards Dylan and Sean Elliott cre- “We don’t have one standout player, from the strip to command a 34-18 ated 11 of the 2-0 Blue Devils’ nu- who is going to score. We just give all lead at the half. Kane led the quarter merous acts of theft, which were con- out every single play, so it’s good that with six points. verted to multiple lay-ups. Addition- we have some depth on the bench and Hess banged in another 3-pointer David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ally, senior center Dave Kane proved can come in at any given point and and added a free throw and a lay-up to SWIMMING FOR THE WIN...Blue Devil Caroline Basil won the 200-individual medley and the 100-backstroke against to be devastating under the boards can play,” Kane said. lead the Blue Devils on a 15-7 run in the the Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers at Wallace Pool in Westfield on December 19. with seven rebounds and three Blue Devil sophomore Parker Hess third quarter. With a four-point contri- blocked shots, while leading the team sank 12 points, including a pair of 3- bution from Acosta and three from Prior to the showdown, Blue Devil Sean Beattie and Dave Lindros 100-free. Daniel and David Lindros with 14 points. pointers, and sophomore Owen Emendo Thomas, the Raiders won the team captain Luke McGrory gath- touched third in 3:29.5. placed 3-4. McGrory (22.87) was “Offensively, we turned it up. We Murray put in eight points. Ben fourth quarter, 15-12. Sean Elliott scored ered his team at the side of the pool “I observed kids screaming their also just touched out by Panther Sean used our defense as our best offense. Schuman had three points and four four of his points in the quarter. for a pep talk, and it worked out like heads off, which is great. Kids who Sali (22.8) in the 50-free. Husch and Because of our defense, we created a rebounds. Eric Shor had four points “At times, I am playing three sopho- a charm. The 3-0 Blue Devils won aren’t swimming still have an effect Daniel took 4-5. lot of easier baskets. It’s easier to play and three rebounds. Chris Boutsikaris mores, so we are trying to find what five individual events, including a 1- on how we swim, because they are “I am happy with my relay splits. when you have a 15-20-point lead added seven points, Dylan Elliott had works for us. Guys are stepping into 2-3 sweep in the 100-butterfly and cheering. It makes a difference when My individuals could have been bet- instead of two or three,” Blue Devil four points and Sean Elliott sank nine newer roles. Both Elliotts stepped placed 1-3 in all three relays. you hear all your friends cheering for ter, but I did what I needed to do. I Head Coach Daryl Palmieri said. points. into more of a role, and I think they “I said that it’s a meet that we have you. It really has a large impact,” will be better come February, in the “We said going into this game that “It was good to see him [Sean] are doing great. I think the offense to win if we want to establish our- McGrory said. counties and the next time we see our defense is going to be our best come back. He was a little frustrated will start coming around a little bit selves early as a team that should not Barmakian led the sweep in the them,” McGrory said. offense, because we were struggling during the preseason, so it was nice to more. For now, we are going to con- be overlooked in the states. We have 100-fly, which gave the Blue Devils a The Lady Blue Devils seized first to score throughout the preseason. So see him get his shots, get his confi- tinue to put pressure on teams and to be focused. We have to be fast. You 49-29 advantage in the first event in every event and swept the 200- we used our press to score some dence back,” Dylan Elliot said. create a lot of our points,” Coach are not just swimming for yourself, after the break. Barmakian touched individual medley with Caroline Ba- points,” Dylan Elliott said. Hess began the first quarter much Palmieri said. you are swimming for everyone else in 54.56, followed by Husch and sil (2:13.33), Amy West and Allie The Blue Devils’ defense was far like he did in the Cranford game with Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 5 13 7 15 40 on the sidelines cheering for you as Stiles. John Lindros won the 200- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 more effective than in their nail-bit- a 3-pointer. He added three more Westfield 15 19 15 12 61 ing, 50-49, squeaker over Cranford well. We are looking to win our 25th free in 1:46.37, followed by Collins PUBLIC NOTICE state title and coming out and beating — Penn touched fifth — and also just one night before. Bridgewater and giving them every- won the 500-free in 4:48.13, while TOWN OF WESTFIELD “We had some inexperienced guys thing we’ve got is the way we can do Collins and Griff Morgan placed 4-5. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT out there. We have two sophomores DWI Charges? The Board of Adjustment of the Town starting, so it was good for them to get PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on a game under their belt,” Kane said. January 13, 2014 in the Council Cham- UNION COUNTY authorized and designated the Authority, “That’s one thing we really stressed, bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Call Jon Bramnick BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS its agents, employees and attorneys to Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at because last night we had a chance to enforce all laws, regulations, ordinances NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reso- 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- put the game away and we didn’t and standards related to solid waste, pur- lution No. 2013-1094 was adopted by the ing appeal for bulk (c) and/or use (d) suant to N.J.S.A. 25:3A2-25 and N.J.S.A. because of our defense. We started Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County variance(s) relief from requirements of the And Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team 13:1E-9, delegated to the UCBEHE in the reaching a lot and put them in 1-and- of Union, at their Regular Meeting, which Westfield Land Use Ordinance. CEHA work place of Union County; and was held on December 19, 2013. 1 situations in the third quarter and WHEREAS, the Authority, as the Imple- Jon Alex Corp. d/b/a We Collect James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the that extended the game and let them menting Agency for the County Plan in Clothes for a Cause, 321 Elm Street. Board Chosen Freeholders conjunction with the Interlocal Services Applicant is requesting the following relief back in it. Tonight, we did a lot better We Have Three Former Prosecutors WHEREAS, the New Jersey Solid Waste Agreement with the UCBEHE now the Of- to maintain two charitable clothing dona- job closing our traps and being a little Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq. fice of Health Management, has retained tion bins on the property: more aggressive for the ball,” Coach designated each of the 21 Counties in the the law firms of DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & a) an appeal of the zoning officer’s deter- Palmieri said. State of New Jersey and the Hackensack Cole, LLP, 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., mination and/or an interpretation of the “It’s a battle down there every game, 908-322-7000 Meadowlands District, as solid waste man- Teaneck, New Jersey 07666; Weber Dowd zoning ordinance declaring that the chari- agement districts and required each such Law, LLC, 365 Rifle Camp Road, West table clothing donation bins constitute a no matter who you are playing. They district to adopt a solid waste management Paterson, New Jersey 07424; and Vijayan permitted accessory use and structure to had some pretty big kids. Thankfully, plan; and Pawar, Esq., 35 Airport Road, Morristown, the American Red Cross use of the prop- I was able to get some position down WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions New Jersey 07960, to provide legal assis- erty. BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, of the Solid Waste Management Act, and tance, advice, representation and, if re- b) approval of a conditional use variance there and put the ball in the basket,” the acts amendatory thereof and supple- quested, prosecute violations of the Solid (d3) and/or alternatively a use variance to Kane said. MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC mental thereto, the Board of Chosen Free- Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E- expand a non-conforming use (d2) and /or Leo Ramos and Josh Acosta led the holders of the County of Union (the 9, et seq.) and the Rules and Regulations alternative use variance (d1). 1-1 Raiders with eight points and “County”) has developed, and the New adopted thereunder; and c) approval of bulk variances to permit Jersey Department of Environmental Pro- WHEREAS, the Department of Environ- the charitable clothing donation bins to seven points, respectively. Andrew 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains tection approved a Solid Waste Manage- mental Protection has required that any remain as located with 3.6 foot side yard Voysest led the Raiders with three www.jonbramnick.com ment Plan for the Union County District attorney, outside the County Counsel’s setback and 13.3 foot rear yard setback. steals, while adding two points. (the “County Plan”); and Office or the Prosecutor of the municipality Lawrence & Gretchen Laguna, 865 Rashan Gary, Devin Glover and Jack WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Free- in which a violation has occurred, seeking Boulevard. Applicant is seeking approval holders of the County of Union has desig- to represent a certified local health agency to construct a two-car garage contrary to nated the Union County Utilities Authority in the exercise of its delegated authority, Section 11.07E and 13.01G1a of the Land (the “Authority”) as the implementing be so designated by the County Board of Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maxi- agency for the County Plan and the Au- Chosen Freeholders; and mum building coverage without a porch of thority has been charged with implement- WHEREAS, the County of Union acting The Proven Professional 20%. Proposed is 20.24%. Ordinance re- ing, updating and amending the aforesaid as the Solid Waste Management District quires a side yard setback for accessory Plan; and desires to clearly set forth that the law firms structures of 5 feet. Proposed is 1.22 feet. WHEREAS, pursuant to the County of DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP; We- Ordinance requires a rear yard setback for Environmental Health Act, N.J.S.A. 26:3A2- ber Dowd Law, LLC and Vijayan Pawar, accessory structures of 5 feet. Proposed is 21 et seq. (CEHA) the former Union County Esq., retained by the County’s Implement- 2.94 feet. Long-term success in the real estate profession is Bureau of Environmental Health Enforce- ing Agency (the Authority) have, through ment (the “UCBEHE”) now the Office of the Authority, been retained by the District Jeffrey & Melanie Singer, 1141 Tice reserved for the select few who consistently deliver Health Management was certified by order for the Prosecution of such violations dur- Place. Applicant is seeking approval to value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and of the New Jersey Department of Environ- ing the period of January 1, 2014 through convert 190 square feet of unfinished sec- mental Protection (the “DEP”) on January December 31, 2014. ond floor space to a laundry room and grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an 28, 1999 to receive delegation of authority NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED closet contrary to Section 12.04E of the inspired level of service and outstanding results. under the Solid Waste Management Act by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a and in accordance with CEHA performance County of Union as follows: maximum floor area ratio of 32% / 3,600 standards set forth in N.J.A.C. 71H-3.4; 1. The above recitals are incorporated square feet. Proposed is 35.03% / 4,160 Hye-Young Choi and herein as if fully set forth at length. square feet. Sales Associate WHEREAS, on prior occasion pursuant 2. This Board, acting as the Union County Lori & Jared Rabinowitz, 312 Temple to resolution, the County of Union desig- Solid Waste Management District, does Place. Applicant is seeking approval to Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally nated the former Union County Bureau of hereby formally appoint and designate, in construct a one story addition contrary to Environmental Health Enforcement (the accordance with the terms and conditions Member of Coldwell Banker President’s Elite Sections 11.12E6, 12.04F1 and 12.04F3 “UCBEHE”) now the Office of Health Man- of its contract with the Union County Utili- of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance # 1 REALTOR - Total Production - 11 Years agement as the County agency respon- ties Authority, the law firms of DeCotiis, requires a side yard setback of 10 feet. sible for handling matters related to the FitzPatrick, & Cole, LLP; Weber Dowd Law, Proposed is 5.34 feet. Ordinance allows a Email: [email protected] enforcement of the County Plan with re- LLC and Vijayan Pawar, Esq., as Special maximum coverage by buildings and above Direct: (908) 301-2015 spect to waste control over Solid Waste Counsels for Union County Solid Waste grade structures of 20%. Proposed is Types 13, 23 and 27 generated within the Management District with full authority to Cell: (908) 938-9248 21.1%. Ordinance allows a maximum cov- County; and provide legal assistance, advice, repre- erage by buildings and above grade struc- WHEREAS, on February 13, 2003 the sentation and, if requested, prosecute, in tures with decks and porches of 24%. County Plan was further amended, as cer- conjunction with the Office of Health Man- Proposed is 24.8%. tified by DEP to, in pertinent part, re-estab- agement, violations of the Solid Waste lish regulatory flow control over solid waste Management Act and the Rules and Regu- Variances, waivers or exceptions from types 10 and 25 and to transfer to the lations adopted thereunder on behalf of certain site plan details or relief from re- Authority responsibilities for the enforce- the District. quirements may be sought as appropriate. ment of all laws, regulations, ordinances 3. This Resolution shall take effect im- Plans and application are on file in the and standards related to solid waste, in- mediately. office of the Town Engineer, 959 North cluding the County Plan and the regulatory 4. This Resolution shall be published as Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and flow control provisions contained therein; required by law. may be seen Monday through Friday from and 5. A copy of this Resolution shall be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Westfield East Office: 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 • (908) 233-5555 WHEREAS, UCBEHE, the County and forwarded to the Union County Utilities Kathleen A. Nemeth the Authority entered into an Interlocal Authority. Secretary, Board of Adjustment ColdwellBankerMoves.com Services Agreement in which the UCBEHE 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $119.34 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $64.26 © 2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Page 12 Thursday, December 26, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devils Survive Cougars’ Charge, 50-49 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 “It was rough down there. I kind of topped it off with a tip-in to up the way through the quarter, the Blue boxed out. There was a lot of pushing Blue Devils’ lead to 28-17 at the half. Devils were leading by five. and shoving. You just got to out- Oblachinski sank four free throws Oblachinski and Trotter each sank physical them. Basketball players, and a lay-up to finish the half with 10 lay-ups as did Boutsikaris and with football players know how to com- points. 1:53 remaining, the lead was cut to pete. When you compete out there, Trotter gave the Cougars their first three. this is the type of game you get,” 3-pointer at the start of the third quar- Guarriello sank a 2-pointer to make Schuman said. ter and added another 3-pointer with the score, 50-49, with 31.9 remain- Interestingly, unlike last year when 2:30 on the clock to cut the Blue ing. The Blue Devils’ defense held the Cougars were known as a heavy Devils’ lead to 39-35. Schuman hit a off for 10 seconds before a timeout 3-point shooting team, it was the Blue 2-pointer and Dylan Elliott sank a was called. For 21.8 seconds, the Devils, who came out banging down free throw, while Cougar Mike Cougars were looking for an open- the 3-pointers. Hess sank all three of Guarriello (6 points) hit a free throw ing, did not find a good one but had to his distance shots to catapult the Blue to end the quarter, 42-36, in favor of take a shot that Kane rebounded at the Devils to a 13-7 first-quarter lead. Westfield. buzzer. “Parker hit his stroke early. He hit After Boutsikaris banged a 3- “They hit shots. We really didn’t. three in the first quarter and we went pointer at the beginning of the fourth They played really good defense in from there,” Schuman said. quarter, the Cougars put on the pres- the first half. We weren’t able to score Shuman rolled in four of his points sure and forced turnovers. much. We happened to fight back in in the second quarter and Boutsikaris Oblachinski rolled in a lay-up, Trot- the second half, and we had an oppor- added a 3-pointer to his 2-pointer, ter converted a steal to a lay-up and tunity to win, but we couldn’t get it while Dylan Elliott (5 points, 2 steals) Guarriello nailed a 3-pointer. Mid- done today,” Oblachinski said. “I think we played hard out there. It was a hard-fought game. We stuck David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Greenspan Receives Men’s with it at the end and pulled it out,” GETTING HIS HEAD ABOVE WATER...Blue Devil Tyler Lessner keeps ahead of his Panther opponents in the Schuman said. breaststroke and helps his foursomewin the 200 medley relay in 1:39.62 in Westfield on December 19. “We definitely worked hard. It’s Soccer All-America Honors early in the season. They are a good team to play first, but we will im- ANNAPOLIS, MD. – Navy junior Greenspan scored the game-win- prove. I think we are going to do Blue Devil Swim Girls/Boys Douse BridgeH2O Joseph Greenspan of Westfield has ning goal in double overtime in Navy’s alright this year,” Oblachinski said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 been named to the College Soccer 1-0 win over Army in the Star Match. Cranford 13 15 14 8 50 News All-America Third Team. He also had the game-winning goal Westfield 7 10 19 13 49 McBrearty taking 1-2-3, and the 500- Daniel at 1:00, Devin and Lauren atmosphere pumps you up. I won’t Greenspan was the 2013 Patriot in Navy’s 1-0 victory at American free with co-captain Sarah Cronin Schmeider placed 1-2-4 in the 100- feel tired. I will get my adrenalin League Defensive Player of the Year, and scored an insurance goal in Navy’s (5:19.09), Audrey Bangs and Emily fly, and West at 1:11.25, Bond and again,” Baldwin said. an All-Patriot League First Team hon- 2-0 win over Holy Cross in the Patriot SPF’s Binkiewicz Named McGann taking 1-2-3. Cronin, who Daniel placed 1-4-5 in the 100-breast- “In this particular case, I think we oree and was named to the Patriot League Championship. Captain at Quinnipiac was on two winning relays, also stroke. Baldwin won the 50-free in are going to be ready tomorrow, be- League All-Tournament Team. He Greenspan was named the touched first in the 200-free at 1:56.1. 23.52, while Devin and cause we are coming off a big win. was named to the NSCAA All- TopDrawerSoccer.com National HAMDEN, CONN. – Quinnipiac Courtney Day and McGann took 2-4. Diamantopolous took 2-4. She also We always get excited against Scotch America Third Team and the NSCAA Player of the Week on November 12 baseball head coach Dan Gooley has “Today is my first day back in the won the 100-free in 52.0, while Day Plains, because they are our biggest All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team. after the Army-Navy game and was announced the selection of senior water in a month. I was a little ner- and McBrearty placed 2-4. Devin, rival,” McGrory said. Greenspan, a center back, helped also named to the Gary Binkiewicz (Scotch Plains) as vous, but I knew my team needed me. Day, McBrearty and Cronin won the WESTFIELD 110, BRH2O 60 Navy rank 15th in the NCAA in goals- TopDrawerSoccer.com Team of the the Bobcats’ captain for the 2014 sea- I swam my hardest. They weren’t my 200-free relay in 1:42.63, while West, 200 medley relay: (W) D. Lindros, son. Lessner, Barmakian, McGrory 1:39.62 against average (0.70) while posting Week on October 15. He was named best times, but I was happy with the Betsy Penn, Shannon Pyle and Emily 200 free: (W) J. Lindros 1:46.37 a school record 11 shutouts. to the College Soccer News Team of Binkiewicz led the pitching staff in way I did,” Cronin said. Oster touched third. In the final event, 200 IM: (B) Tan 2:02.17 Greenspan ranked second on the team the Week on November 12 and was appearances (19) and saves (six), “They have always been a rival of the 400-free relay, Baldwin, Day, 50 free: (B) Sali 22.8 with seven goals and was second with named the Patriot League Defensive while posting a 2.73 earned-run aver- ours, and we know we needed to do Basil and Cronin touched first in 100 fly: (W) Barmakian 54.56 age (lowest among relievers). His 5.46 100 free: (B) Tan 49.08 14 points. He routinely came up on Player of the Week on September 23. well in every event and set the stage 3:41.5, while McGann, Schmeider, 500 free: (W) J. Lindros 4:48.13 set pieces and corner kicks and con- strikeouts-per-nine-innings was also for the rest of the season. We want to Bangs and McBrearty touched third. 200 free relay: (W) Barmakian, Husch, verted all three of his penalty kick Probitas Verus Honos the tops among Bobcat relievers. keep on improving, so we wanted to “I was very happy with my swims. J. Lindros, Daniel 1:31.42 attempts. Binkiewicz made his Bobcat debut start off strong,” co-captain Caroline I always get my adrenalin in these 100 back: (W) Clauss 55.48 in three innings of relief in 100 breast: (W) Lessner 1:00.49 PUBLIC NOTICE Quinnipiac’s 4-2 win against George Baldwin said. high school meets,” Baldwin said. 400 free relay: (W) McGrory, Husch, J. PUBLIC NOTICE Basil, who also won the 100-back- “We were really focusing on com- Lindros, Collins 3:23.17 UNION COUNTY BOARD Washington on March 2 to pick up a OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD stroke in 1:00.69 — Bangs and Julie ing together as a team today, and we WESTFIELD 126, BRH2O 44 save. In a 5-2 win at Richmond, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Binkiewicz held the Spiders score- Diamantopolous took 3-4 — led off did a really good job of that. Regard- 200 medley relay: Basil, West, Daniel, Date Adopted: 12/19/13 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the winning 200-medley relay, fol- less of the score, we are happy that Devin 1:52.69 Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/19/13 less over two innings, while allowing lowed by West, Erika Daniel and everyone came together,” Cronin said. 200 free: Cronin 1:56.1 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the one hit. Save No. 3 came in a 4-1 win 200 IM: Basil 2:13.33 ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Gwyn Devin to finish in 1:52.69. On the very next day, both Blue 50 free: Baldwin 23.52 at Akron when he fanned three batters petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- and allowed one hit over two score- Baldwin, Kathleen Bond, Bangs and Devil teams would get little rest when 100 fly: Daniel 1:00 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This petitive bidding as an Professional service Diamantopolous took second in they face an even closer rival with the 100 free: Baldwin 52.0 contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This less innings. 1:53.31. Raiders of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. 500 free: Cronin 5:19.09 available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is He recorded his first win at “I am excited. A lot of alumni from 200 free relay: Devin, Day, McBreartyy, of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office Monmouth on March 23 in a come- PUBLIC NOTICE Cronin 1:42.63 of the Clerk of the Board. my past teams are coming, so the 100 back: Basil 1:00.69 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1092 from-behind relief appearance. He UNION COUNTY BOARD 100 breast: West 1:11.25 amending (Resolution No. 2012-1078) RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1099 added saves against Mount St. Mary’s, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE 400 free relay: Baldwin, Day, Basil, AWARDED TO: Andrew L. Falzon, amending (Resolution No. 2013-701) LIU Brooklyn and at Fairleigh NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Cronin 3:41.5 M.D., Metuchen, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Weber Dowd Law of Date Adopted: 12/19/13 UNION COUNTY BOARD SERVICES: to perform autopsies and/ Woodland Park, New Jersey Dickinson. Binkiewicz also picked Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE or external examinations when the Medi- SERVICES: in the matter entitled Beverly up the win in the third game of Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD cal Examiners are away Figueroa v. UC, et als. UNION COUNTY BOARD Quinnipiac’s four-game set against ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 12/19/13 PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December COSTS: in an amount not to exceed OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the Knights. petitive bidding as an extraordinary Public Notice is hereby given that the 31, 2013 $25,000.00 for a sum not to exceed NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 Date Adopted: 12/19/13 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- $90,000.00 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as an Professional service James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $21.42 ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $22.95 petitive bidding as an Professional service NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD available for public inspection in the Office PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1076 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Date Adopted: 12/19/13 of the Clerk of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE amending (Resolution No. 2013-144) contract and the resolution authorizing it is UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the AWARDED TO: Education and Health RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1081 available for public inspection in the Office UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Centers of America, Inc Wall, New Jer- AWARDED TO: Town and Country of the Clerk of the Board. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- sey Veterinary House Calls/Dr. Michael NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/19/13 petitive bidding as an Professional service RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1069 SERVICES: will provide comprehensive Aromando, DVM Chester, New Jersey Date Adopted: 12/19/13 Public Notice is hereby given that the pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This AWARDED TO: Intervention Strate- Inmate Substance Abuse Treatment and SERVICES: to provide routine and emer- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- contract and the resolution authorizing it is gies International Inc. Midland Park, Residential Correctional Facility Service gency services for the horses at the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- available for public inspection in the Office New Jersey PERIOD: January 1, 2014-June 30, 2014 Watchung Stable ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an Professional service of the Clerk of the Board. SERVICES: to provide a comprehen- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December petitive bidding as an Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This sive employee assistance program RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1098 $880,000.00 31, 2014 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December amending (Resolution No. 2013-930) James E. Pellettiere, Clerk COSTS: in an amount not to exceed contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office 31, 2014 AWARDED TO: Bauch Zucker of the Board Chosen Freeholders $29,000.00 available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. COSTS: at a cost not to exceed Hatfield, LLC of Springfield, New Jer- 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $23.97 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Clerk of the Board. $57,120.00 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1068 sey of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1082 AWARDED TO: Complete Care, SERVICES: in the matter entitled Beverly 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board Chosen Freeholders AWARDED TO: Dr. David Foster, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Figueroa v. UC, et als. DVM, Morganville, New Jersey SERVICES: for the provision of Alcohol/ COSTS: in an amount not to exceed UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $22.44 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS SERVICES: to provide routine and emer- Drug Testing Procedures for employees $25,000.00 for a sum not to exceed NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE gency dental services for the horses at the with Commercial Driver’s Licenses $105,000.00 Watchung Stable PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Date Adopted: 12/19/13 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December 31, 2014 of the Board Chosen Freeholders Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 31, 2014 COSTS: at a combined cost not to ex- 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $22.44 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 12/19/13 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: in an amount not to exceed ceed $27,5000.00 ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/19/13 $6,500.00 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $22.44 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $22.44 resolution authorizing it is available for pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This petitive bidding as an extraordinary PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk contract and the resolution authorizing it is unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 12/19/13 of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1044 of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARDED TO: U.S. Post Acute Ser- RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1045 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- vices Solutions (USPASS), Union, New AWARDED TO: Mobilex, Horsham, of the Board. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/19/13 petitive bidding as an Professional service Date Adopted: 12/19/13 Public Notice is hereby given that the pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Jersey Pennsylvania RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1033 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- contract and the resolution authorizing it is SERVICES: to provide its expertise to SERVICES: to the provision of X-Ray, AWARDED TO: Various Agencies Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- available for public inspection in the Office coordinate the provision of services EKG, Doppler Studies, Holter Monitoring Administrative Office of the Court, Pro- ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an Professional service of the Clerk of the Board. PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December an Ultrasonography services for the pa- bation Services $68,664.00 31, 2015 tients and residents of Runnells Special- petitive bidding as an extraordinary pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Youth Advocate Program $45,336.00 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. contract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1041 COSTS: for an amount not to exceed ized Hospital SERVICES: to provide intensive case 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the available for public inspection in the Office AWARDED TO: Epicare Associates, $47,688.00. PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December management, educational activities and Inc., West Caldwell, New Jersey James E. Pellettiere, Clerk 31, 2014 resolution authorizing it is available for of the Clerk of the Board. recreational program services public inspection in the Office of the Clerk SERVICES: to provide Crisis Interven- of the Board Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in an amount not to exceed RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1067 PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December of the Board. tion Certificate, Crisis Update, Ancillary 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $29.95 $55,000.00 31, 2014 AWARDED TO: Practice Associates training in Personal Protective Maneuvers James E. Pellettiere, Clerk COSTS: for the total amount not to ex- RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1028 Medical Group, of Atlantic Health Sys- and Customer Services Training for the PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board Chosen Freeholders ceed $114,000.00 AWARDED TO: Jewish Family Ser- tem, Clark, New Jersey staff at Runnells Specialized Hospital 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $23.97 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk vices, Elizabeth, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide pre-employment UNION COUNTY BOARD PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December of the Board Chosen Freeholders SERVICES: for the purpose of providing medical examinations and other related OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 31, 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $24.48 ongoing care management services to cli- medical services to the County of Union NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: in an amount not to exceed ent eligible for the Global Options Program PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December Date Adopted: 12/19/13 UNION COUNTY BOARD $15,500.00 PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December 31, 2014 Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS James E. Pellettiere, Clerk 31, 2014 COSTS: at a cost not to exceed Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in the amount not to exceed $45,000.00 ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 12/19/13 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $23.97 $91,200.00 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk petitive bidding as an extraordinary Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 12/19/13 of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $22.95 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $22.95 resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS public inspection in the Office of the Clerk unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Board. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an extraordinary UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 12/19/13 resolution authorizing it is available for unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1030 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARDED TO: Various Agencies of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/19/13 ers has awarded a contract without com- Communities in Cooperation public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Date Adopted: 12/19/13 Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an extraordinary $22,500.00 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-994 of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Care Plus, Inc. $20,312.00 AWARDED TO: Various Agencies Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Institute of Music $30,272.00 Jewish Family Services $138,460.00 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1029 ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an extraordinary resolution authorizing it is available for Youth Service Bureau $90,000.00 SAGE, Eldercare Inc. $95,000.00 AWARDED TO: Various Agencies petitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Union County Juvenile Detention Cen- Runnells Specialized Hospital of UC Jewish Families Service $138,460.00 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the of the Board. ter $15,000.00 $25,000.00 SAGE, Eldercare Inc. $95,000.00 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for Venture & Venture, Inc $68,709.00 YMCA of Eastern UC/WISE Adult Day Runnells Specialized Hospital of UC RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1072 resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Trinitas Regional Medical Center Services $35,000.00 $25,000.00 AWARDED TO: Hartford Fire Insur- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. $60,000.00 JFK Adult Medical Day Program YMCA of Eastern UC/WISE Adult Day ance Company of the Board. Prevention Links $50,000.00 $16,000.00 Services $35,000.00 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1032 SERVICES: Family & Children’s Services Meals on Wheels $25,000.00 JFK Adult Medical Day Program RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1058 AWARDED TO: United Way of Greater Official Bond: Erick Mesias August 1, $90,000.00 Alzheimer’s Assn NJ Chapter Caregiver $16,000.00 amending (Resolution No. 2011-856) Union County 2013-August 1, 2014 ($400.00) Communities in Cooperation, Inc. Conference $6,249.00 Meals on Wheels $25,000.00 AWARDED TO: Pino Consulting United Way of Greater Union County Official Bond: Melinda Zito September $43,127.00 SERVICES: to provide ongoing and Alzheimer’s Assn NJ Chapter Caregiver Group, West Windsor, New Jersey $100,000.00 14, 2013-September 14, 2014 (1,750.00) SERVICES: to provide a range of pro- continuous respite services for unpaid Conference $6,249.00 SERVICES: Consulting services for the Homefirst, Inc. $150,000.00 Official Bond: Ralph Froehlich Decem- grams and services for Union County youth caregivers as a means to prevent prema- SERVICES: to provide ongoing and preparation of Indirect Cost Plan and Medi- SERVICES: to provide family support ber 31, 2013-December 31, 2016 ($520.00) and families involved or at risk of becom- ture institutionalization of the care recipi- continuous respite services for unpaid care and Medicaid Cost Reports for Run- and prevention services to Union County Official Bond: JoAnn Schwab December ing involved in the juvenile justice system ent caregivers nels Specialized Hospital families 1, 2013-December 31, 2014($200.00) PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December Official Bond: Julie Origliato November 31, 2014 31, 2014 31, 2014 31, 2014 31, 2014 13, 2013-November 13, 2014($350.00) COSTS: for the total amount not to ex- COSTS: for the total amount not to ex- COSTS: for the total amount not to ex- COSTS: in the total amount of COSTS: for the total amount not to ex- COSTS: for a total combined amount ceed $489,920.00 ceed $340,709.00 ceed $340,709.00 $80,000.00 ceed $250,000.00 not to exceed $3,220.00 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $34.68 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $32.64 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $31.11 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $27.54 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 26, 2013 Page 13 BATTLE BUCKETS 16-POINTS, WILLIAMS NETS 13 PTS. HEALTHCARE CLASSES CNA classes start mornings January 15th, CLASSIFIEDS evenings January 8th. Highlanders’ ‘3-Points’ Sink CHHA, classes start CHILDCARE NEEDED evenings January 20th. 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Personally, [email protected] References Available there’s always room (908) 232-4141 (908) 510-2542 PUBLIC NOTICE to improve the game UNION COUNTY BOARD and I’m going to con- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS tinue to work hard no NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD matter what,” said Date Adopted: 12/19/13 Battle. Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- “We definitely have ers has awarded a contract without com- good talent, but being petitive bidding as an extraordinary really young it’s hard unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. to keep it together and 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for we just have to figure public inspection in the Office of the Clerk it out,” added Harper. of the Board. “We stress team RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1075 work and stress to amending (Resolution No. 2013-383) ‘never give up’ no AWARDED TO: Praeses, Shreveport, matter what the score Louisiana SERVICES: for inmate communications is. You still have to consulting come out there with PERIOD: January 1, 2014-June 30, 2014 pride and with confi- COSTS: not to exceed 9.22% dence. We all love the James E. Pellettiere, Clerk TOURNAMENT CHAMPS...The Westfield White 8th grade boys travel basket- of the Board Chosen Freeholders game of basketball, 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $21.42 play as if the score is ball team recently captured the Radiant Suns Holiday Basketball Classic in tied, like the game is Somerset on the strength of an outstanding team effort, which included positive PUBLIC NOTICE Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times going to be yours, no contributions from all of the players. Pictured, left to right, are: Jordan Warner, LOOKING TO PASS THE BALL...Raider center Tabitha Dwumfour, No. 25, looks to pass to Graham Studwell, Luke Spellman, Chris Marner, Chris Wagner, Michael UNION COUNTY BOARD teammate Amani Williams, left, in the game against the Highlanders on December 21. matter what happens. Leniart, Robert Norris, Sean Riccardi, Matt Meusel, Stevie Barden (tournament OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS I think we are going to MVP) and Jack Pettit. Back row: Head Coach Dan Pritsker, Assistant Coaches NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD learn that more and Date Adopted: 12/19/13 Kevin Spellman and Jeff Leniart. Public Notice is hereby given that the Tommaso bucketed 13 points, includ- clicked well and rolled off nine straight more as the season goes on,” said Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ing three 3-pointers, and senior points and won the second quarter, 15- Coach Mammolite. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an Professional service Lauren Sorrano nailed two 3-point- 9, to cut the Highlander lead to four. UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 11 15 4 12 42 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Williams added emphasis with nine OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers and finished with 11 points. Katie Gov. Livingston 21 9 15 14 59 contract and the resolution authorizing it is NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Reilly added a 3-pointer and finished points, including five from the foul available for public inspection in the Office Date Adopted: 12/19/13 Date Adopted: 12/19/13 PUBLIC NOTICE of the Clerk of the Board. with six points. line. Battle pumped in four points and Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the The 0-2 Lady Raiders had definite Dwumfour added two points. UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1065 spurts of brilliance in the second quar- “We’re a team that doesn’t give up. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- AWARDED TO: Kanen Psychologi- ter, which showcased their potential We are a very different team than last NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an extraordinary cal Associates, Ridgewood, New Jer- year. I think they came out and said, Date Adopted: 12/19/13 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. sey to play with the best; however, they Public Notice is hereby given that the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the SERVICES: for provision of Psychologi- did experience letdowns, which al- ‘you know what, it’s now our time to Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- resolution authorizing it is available for resolution authorizing it is available for cal Evaluation Services lowed the Highlanders to seize scor- come back. We want to come back ers has awarded a contract without com- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk public inspection in the Office of the Clerk PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December ing opportunities. and win this game and everything just petitive bidding as an Professional service of the Board. of the Board. 31, 2014 pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This COSTS: in the amount of $39,000.00 fell into place that quarter for us. RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1074 RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1073 “It’s only our second game for a contract and the resolution authorizing it is James E. Pellettiere, Clerk AWARDED TO: Great America Insur- AWARDED TO: State National Insur- very young team. With new players Once we started to get a few steals, available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Chosen Freeholders ance Company, Cincinnati, Ohio ance Company, Oak Creek, Wisconsin of the Clerk of the Board. 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $21.42 on the team, those are big roles for us. we got a lot of confidence back and SERVICES: Renewing Horse Acciden- SERVICES: Equipment Maintenance once you play with confidence, there We turn the ball over a little more RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1039 tal Death Policy Policy PUBLIC NOTICE because we’re nervous, so we have to is no stopping you,” said Coach AWARDED TO: T & M Associate, PERIOD: January 16, 2014-January 16, PERIOD: January 1, 2014-December get the jitters out first and then as the Mammolite. Middletown, New Jersey 2015 31, 2014 TOWN OF WESTFIELD SERVICES: for the purpose providing COSTS: for a contract amount not to COSTS: in an amount not to exceed BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT season goes on, we’re definitely go- GL, however, upped the lead to 45- continued services exceed $1,745.00 $234,043 Notice is hereby given that Westfield ing to learn to play better together,” 30 at the end of the third quarter. COSTS: in an amount not to exceed James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions $44,500.00 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders said Raider Head Coach Camille Tomasso banged a pair of 3-pointers, at its meeting on December 2, 2013 for the Mammolite. Jenny Powers scored four points and James E. Pellettiere, Clerk 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $22.44 of the Board Chosen Freeholders following applications decided upon at its The 2-0 Highlanders jumped out to Berliner added two points. Raider 1 T - 12/26/13, The Leader Fee: $19.89 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE meetings on November 13, 2013. a 21-11 first-quarter lead. Berliner senior guard Madison Maisel and jun- D. Villane Construction, LLC, 1608 UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Boulevard. Applicant sought approval to led the attack with six points and ior guard Paige Heiden each scored OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS construct a new house contrary to Section Reilly added five points, including a two points. UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance to allow OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/19/13 Date Adopted: 12/19/13 3-pointer. Five other Highlanders each “We did have a few turnovers, so I a front yard setback of 30 feet where a NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the had two points. Raider senior point setback of 40 feet is required. Application Date Adopted: 12/19/13 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- approved with conditions. guard Katie Harper hit from down- Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- town, junior forward Thabitha Probitas Verus Honos Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an Professional service Colby Gaines, 200 Woodland Avenue. Dwumfour, sophomore guard Amani ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Applicant sought approval to construct a petitive bidding as an Professional service 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the contract and the resolution authorizing it is new home contrary to Sections 11.03E5 PUBLIC NOTICE pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This resolution authorizing it is available for available for public inspection in the Office and 11.03E13 of the Land Use Ordinance Reading is Good For You contract and the resolution authorizing it is public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Clerk of the Board. to allow a front yard setback of 76 feet 6 BOROUGH OF GARWOOD available for public inspection in the Office of the Board. inches where a setback of 120.8 feet is RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1023 RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE of the Clerk of the Board. required and to allow a wall length at a RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1083 AWARDED TO: Trinitas Regional LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES zoning side yard of +34 feet 3 inches RESOLUTION NO: 2013-1061 AWARDED TO: Development Direc- Medical Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey where a maximum of 25 feet is allowed. Public Notice is hereby given that the AWARDED TO: SANE tions, Rahway, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide case manage- Application approved with conditions. Re-organization Meeting of the Library SERVICES: to provide on-call coverage SERVICES: provides housing assis- ment and mental health services for juve- Board of Trustees of the Borough of 24hrs, a day 7 days a week tance to low income families niles in the Union County Juvenile Deten- Plans and applications are on file in the Garwood for year 2014 will be held on PERIOD: October 1, 2013-September PERIOD: January 1, 2014- December tion Center office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 8:00 p.m., 30, 2014 31, 2015 PERIOD: October 1, 2013-December Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and at The Garwood Public Library, 411 Third COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2013 may be seen Monday through Friday from Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. $21,198.00 $600,000.00 COSTS: in the amount of $45,000.00 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Christina M. Ariemma, RMC James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. 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Determination Huber, Michael Hughes, Matthew of inclusion on the Honor Roll is Jenkins, Sadie Jezierski, Jake Katz, based on the following criteria: For Danielle Rinaldi, Logan Robertson, Ryan Daniel, Evan Davis, Sarah Paige Carlin, Eamon Caton, Sabrina Descalzi, Nicole Devitt, Alex Di Madeline Katz, Helen Forrest the Distinguished Honor Roll, the Conor Root, Charles Rule, Alessandra Davis, Kayla Derman, Kelly Dorry, Cavanagh, William Chandler, Fabio, Erica DiBella, Benjamin Keating, Jonathan Kelly, Justin GPA must be between 3.75 and 4.0 Sabba, Henry Sacco, Emily Sackett, Kevin Dougherty, Jessica Doyle, Amanda Cheung, Daniel Coelho, Eisenberg, Jared Ellner, Michael Killoran, Rebecca Kraus, Mackenzie with no grade lower than a B. For the Benjamin Salerno, John Sanders, Sidharth Eleswarapu, Lucas Fan, Alan Grace Cook, Alyssa Cox, William Esler, Rachel Fan, Cynthia Faris, Kuhl, Mate Landeka, Bernadette Honor Roll, the GPA must be be- Cameron Scalera, Chloe Schafer, Fang, Tyler Faris, Jack Fico, Jared Crenshaw, Edward Dellarso, Julianna Federico, Christine Ferraro, Latimer, Brendan Law, Christopher tween 3.5 and 3.74 with no grade Margaret Schantz, Olivia Foley, Cecile Fountain-Jardim, Kevin Kayleigh Denner, Nicole DiGiorgio, Jack Henry Filipkowski, Amanda Lazzarotti, Andrew Lehmberg, Tyler lower than a B. Scheuermann, Matthew Schiff, Sa- Frega, Julia Frontero, Danielle Lauren Echausse, Shelby Estevez, Fischer, Erica Fischer, Shea Lessner, Jagger Linsky, Alexander Ninth Grade rah Schneider, Eleanor Scott, Caroline Gabuzda, Isabella Gelfand, Jessica Zoe Federbusch, Seth Fraenkel, Fitzpatrick, Peter Foltz, Elizabeth S Lopez, Theresa Lotano, Hannah Distinguished Honor Roll Seery, Christina Seery, Jack Shirk, Gold, Jonathan Gorczyca, Mary Samantha Francisco, Erin Frankel, Fox, Nicholas Gabuzda, Evan Mackenzie, Agatha Magierski, Nicolina Albano, Benjamin Albert- Kyle Shirk, Braden Siegel, Hannah Gouldson, Matthew Greeley, Jane Franks, Andrew Frantz, Michael Garfinkel, Edwin Gee, Mark Michael Magierski, Victor Magierski, Halevy, Lilly Alletto, Madeleine Siegel, Aditya Singh, Rebecca Smoot, Frankanthony Guerriero, Hannah Friel, Jackson Frontero, Jared Gillespie, Geneva Gleason, Sophia Kirsten Mahler, Brian Mandel, Eliza- Armstrong, Alisha Asija, Joelle Emma Stern, Sydney Stewart, Eric Haar, Emily Hecht, Eloise Hendricks, Geoghan, Kyle Giordano, Hannah Goldschmidt, Elizabeth Gonzalez, beth McCabe, Kathleen McCutcheon, Ballecer, Aliyah Barnes, Owen Storms, Kathleen Sullivan, Laura Luke Hiltwein, Kenneth Hoerle, Goldring, Aidan Hamilton, Isabelle Elizabeth Granovsky, David Gruskin, Emily McLane, Hannah Moloshok, Bartok, Spencer Beals, Emily Beattie, Surace, Christopher Swingle, Jason Rachel Holt, Lexi Holzer, Allison Ick, Leah Iosif, Kyle Jason, Amber Melanie Grycan, Oona Harrigan, John Monihan, Deyzha Moore, Carly Bechtloff, Taylor Bechtloff, Telsey, Michelle Telsey, Brooke Hopper, Madeline Hudelson, Jack- Johnson, Brian Johnson, Margot Patrick Harris, Austin Hatch, Kristin Alexandra Mossawir, Michael Samuel Bennett, Matthew Bernstein, Tepper, Brittney Tiffault, Jacob son Hughes, Ana Ionescu, Alison Johnston, Caroline Kacmarsky, Carly Hauge, Zofia Hecht, Jenna Helfand, Murray, Daniel Palumbo, Brianna Evan Binder, Cullen Birkel, William Triarsi, Olivia Turner, John Tyahla, Jaruzelski, Roxanne Jiang, Maya Kalis, Jacqueline Knapp, Katherine Sara Hoerrner, Christopher Hogge, Parkinson, Christana Psyhojos, Blatz, Andrew Boley, Kristen Bonelli, Rachel Vanecek, Matthew Varano, Jonsson, Maxamillion Kaiser, Carly Ko, Alison Krakauer, Andrew Andrew Hopper, Ian Hutchinson, Nicholas Retcho, Pearl Reyes, Kayla Grace Brindle, Alaina Brotman, Paul Vernick, Calvin Vicente, Darlena Kandel, Samuel Karnofsky, Natalie Kuznetsov, David Lavelle, Jorge Michael Ionta, Luke Iorio, David Rodrigues, Noelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Brown-Cordero, Elizabeth Vo, Keelyn Weber, Miranda Whelan, Karter, William Kelly, Catherine Ledesma, Frances Ling, Jason Liu, Kane, Jake Kaplan, Jack Kessler, Michael Roggenburg, Claire Brucia, Marcus Budashewitz, Eli Molly Whitehead, Arthur Xiao, King, Thomas Kohler, Mark Kudla, Maria Lizzo, Meredith Luerssen, Rebecca Kiefer, Michelle Kim, Rothfelder, Neldina Sandeep, Burk, Kevin Campanello, Loukas Juliana Yang, Parker Yarusi, Nicho- Nicholas Lawrie, Madeline Levy, Jameson Maher, Natalie Marcotullio, Caroline King, Alicia Kohl, Michelle Amanda Santos, Daniel Savickas, Carayannopoulos, Ava Carey, Zoe las Youssef, Philip Zanfagna, Natalia Briana Litchholt, Elise Lloyd, Celeste Leandra Margolies, Sara Kostyack, Rebecca Kreutzer, David James Schiano, Alex Schneider, Ben- Chadowitz, Erica Cheung, Hsiao-Yi Zeller MacLean, Andrew Zhou, Eli Loffredo, Olivia Loggia, Olivia Luzzi, McCutcheon, Judy McDonald, John Kushner, Julia Kuzman, Gemma jamin Schuman, Lydia Anne Sea- Chiang, Patrick Chirichella, Soo Min Zidel Erin Malley, Rachel Mattessich, Paige McKinley, Aimee Meyo, Mary Meyo, Larche, Olivia LeWarn, Hongeun man, Zachary Sheil, Emily Simpson, Chung, Olivia Clausen, Camila Honor Roll McCann, Patrick McCormack, Mia Miller, Alexander Monteiro, Lee, Lyndsay Lee, Carly Levine, Chase Skibitsky, Samuel Sokolin, Coelho, Aaron Coleman, Katherine Samantha Alfano, Mia Anderson, Katherine McDonald, Emily Griffin Mooney, Kelly Morrison, Lucia Liu, Alex Loffredo, Matthew Allison Sprung, Drew Stierhoff, Noah Colleran, Emma Cravo, Stefan Grace Ascione, Olivia Aurigemma, McGann, Kayla McMillan, Felicia Jacqueline Napolitano, Melanie Luppino, Shannon Malley, Sarah Stiles, Sabrina Van Ness, Siniah Crigler, Matthew DeBenedetto, Lily Charles Baldwin, Jared Bansky, Neil Mermer, Carlee Miller, Michael Nettler, Corinne Petersen, Christo- Margolies, Olivia Masciandaro, Wallace, Amy Wang, Aaron Wenta DeFelice, Amanda DePinto, Nicho- Becker, Dale Beyert, Stella Billek, Mizus, Michael Mobarakai, Amalia pher Pettit, Meghan Pettit, Christo- Emily Mastrocola, Morgan las DePinto, Samantha Della Fera, Dana Boretz, Joseph Chen, Katherine Montes, Evan Moore, Allyson pher Prasek, Emily Pritsker, Luke McAlister, Thomas McDonald, Shannon Devitt, Christina DiBella, Clancy, John Cunningham, Damian Morgenthal, Sarah Morton, Nick Prybylski, Jack Reinhard, Kyle Christopher McGlynn, Luke St. Peter’s Prep Gabriel Diamond, Claudia DeCandia, Marcus DiNardo, Kyle Mueller, Hopper Murray, Owen Rittendale, Thomas Rohwetter, Jack McGrory, Nicholas Mennona, Dougherty, Michael Echausse, Jack Dombroski, Katherine Driscoll, Murray, Julia Myers, Lukas Naeveke, Rose, Michela Sabba, Emily Stephanie Milan, Nora Moriarty, Honor Roll Edmondson, Nicole Eisenberg, Marie Eisenhauer, Thomas Fuccillo, Andrew Natko, Michael O’Connor, Schuman, Lillian Scott, Dana Christina Mosco, Thomas Mueller, Principal of Saint Peter’s Prep Rayanne Elsherif, Melissa Endy, Skylar Geoghan, Chloe Gordner, Shannon ODonnell, Jack Oates, Seigelstein, Caitlyn Serafin, Jackson Charles Mulrooney, William James C. DeAngelo, Class of 1985, Abby Erasmus, Haley Farella, Lauren Elizabeth Haley, Jack Hall, Beau Kevin Palmer, Rebecca Pariente, Simcox, Juliette Smith, Anastasia Murtishaw, Daniel Myers, Julia announced that the following local Fernandez, Mark Fico, Ethan Finver, Heffron, Devyn Heinzerling, Jarod Alyssa Pascoguin, Anthony Pericolo, Smolenski, Caroline Stocking, Napolitano, Megan Newhard, residents have achieved Honor Roll Spencer Fishman, Katherine Foley, Hooey, Lila Hutchins, Jenna Iorio, Julia Pikaart, Hannah Priscoe, Nova Lindsey Strauss, Michael Tivenan, Elisabeth Neylan, William Nisley, status for the first marking period of Karen Forbes, Hannah Frankel, Sara Israel, Abigail Jones, Max Qi, Jenna Rediker, Bryanna Tyina Vilchez, Nina Wang, Christo- Lauren Nogan, Matthew Nuzzo, Sh- the 2013-2014 school year: Michael Gagliardi, Gabriel Givelber, Kaplan, Hayley Kasko, Christian Reinhardt, Lauren Rigney, Christo- pher Why, Olivia Windorf, Eli annon O’Brien, Joseph Ohaus, Fanwood: James Wright earned Brendan Glenn, Jaret Gold, Sydney Kelly, Emily Kelly, Owen Kessler, pher Rinaldi, Jacob Ritter, Evan Wirtshafter, Andrew Zale, Katelyn Alexandra Palatucci, Sophia Palia, Second Honors and Sean Voltz Gordner, Samantha Gould, Emily Carina Kubis, Daniel LaMastra, Mat- Rooney, Sarai Rosenberg, Fiona Zelko Abigail Paone, Anthony Parker, Ryan earned an Honorable Mention. Greaney, Samantha Greenaway, thew Lacorte, Erin Livermore, Mehdi Rosenthal, Tyler Roth, Andrejs Honor Roll Paul, Julia Penczak, Madeline Pfeifer, Mountainside: Andrew David Greenburg, Lucy Hale, Olivia Mammadov, Philip Martinez, Eliza- Rumpeters, Connor Russell, Drew Sabra Anderson, Lauren Megan Pinna, Francis Pinney, Dellechiaie earned First Honors. Hamilton, Christina Harvey, Michael beth Massa, Sarah Mastrocola, Israel Russo, Holden Sabato, Thomas Androconis, Carli Arena, Benjamin Rebecca Plotkin, Thomas Pyle, Peter Apicella and Connor McGee Hauge, John Heimall, Maggie Hinel, Metellus, Eric Miele, Jonathon Miller, Sabato, Nicolas Salvato, Deanna Bass, Sophie Bass, John Birle, Kristin Ragoza, Michelle Rinaldo, earned Second Honors. Honorable Sara Hipschman, Lauren Ho, Chris- Zachary Model, Michael Moriarty, Sanchez, Claudia Sarkos, Claudia Yasmine Boto, Seth Botos, Valeria Mary Rippe, Calvin Robertshaw, Mention was attained by Daniel topher Hoerrner, Emily Holtzman, Jack Neiswenter, Benjamin Norton, Savickas, Brooke Schaeffer, Lauren Bouchoueva, Gabrielle Brennan, Patrick Rogers, Deirdre Romer, Dellechiaie and Sean Hess. Sophie Hurwitz, Alexandra Jackman, Kayla Nuzzo, Coston O’Brien, Schnepf, Chanel Shum, Julia Samantha Bromberg, Theo Brunson, Christian Rosa, Jill Rosenfeld, Evan Scotch Plains: Matthew Madelyn Jacobs, Alistair Kapadia, Meagan O’Connell, Isabel Otis, Simpson, Bradley Smith, Julia Eliza Bryen, Kimberly Burns, Lisa Rossi, Kimberly Roth, Adam Rush, Giardiello David Clancy Kyle Kelly Jacob Kaplan, Matthew Kaufman, Alexander Pansini, Walter Peregrim, Soalheiro, Ryan Soldati, Helen Spar- Calello, Christopher Caminiti, Nicho- Sarah Russo, Daniel Sanders, Joseph and Theo MacMillan earned First Benjamin Kelly, Max Kleiman- Casey Popowski, Owen Prybylski, row, Sarah Steiner, William Stern, las Cannone, Joshua Capistrano, Santry, Sarah Sarkos, Jonathan Honors. Kyle Krutis Peter Lynch, Victoria Knaul, Mark Robert Retcho, Alexis Riley, Leigh Emma Stierhoff, Alexa Stiles, Robert Madeline Capodanno, Bryan Chou, Savorgiannakis, Elena Scarano, Tomljanovic Christopher Debelak, Kostyack, Olivia Kuzman, Rafaela Scarano, Kathleen Seaman, John Suriano, Erik Swanson, Kelsey Amanda Christian, Carson Clarke- Olivia Schiffer, Lauren Schmeider, and Benjamin MacMillan earned Laitamaki, Javier Lara, Evan Serzan, Sarah Slavin, Brett Spass, Swingle, Gary Taks, Blake Taylor, Magrab, Jeremy Cohen, Caitlin Amanda Schwarz, Katherine Seery, Second Honors. Honorable Men- Latowsky, Julia Li, Amy Liang, Kyra Sullivan, Kevin Tsui, Benjamin Allyson Tazbin, Megan Troutman, Collins, Katherine Crowley, Taylor Sophia Shiffman, Andreia Silva, An- tion was attained by Nicholas Emmy Liederman, Jeremy Lu, Mat- Van Lonkhuyzen, Grace Venezia, Scott Tupper, Katarina Von Der Cummings, Jacqueline Daaleman, drew Stockwell, Gabrielle Stravach, Giardiello, Liam Guarnuccio and thew Mackin, Nicholas Maher, Daniel Vergilis, Elizabeth Villane, Wroge, Michael Vricella-Stokes, Jes- Courtney Day, Michael Dazzo, Jo- Christopher Sweeney, Anna Tanji, Griffin Whitmer. Maximillion Martin, Caroline Mar- Kevin Wang, Katherine Whipple, sica Whang, Paige Whitman, Dakota seph Detrano, Daniel Docampo, Maria Tata, Rebecca Trickey, Westfield: Conor Finn, William tini, Carl Mazzara, Julia Mazzucco, Megan Why, Isabelle Wright Williams, Connie Wu, Laine Yamano, Molly Dombroski, Francesca Dos Sebastien Trott, Tiffany Tsui, Dara Fitzpatrick, and John Lovito, earned Jesse McBrearty, Cameron Tenth Grade Distinguished Justin Yoon Santos, Katherine Duffy, Colin Tucker, John Venezia, Kristen Villane, First Honors. Emmet Flanigan, McLaughlin, Jack Meiselman, Lind- Honor Roll Honor Roll Dursee, Kate Edmondson, Bryan Joseph Vricella-Stokes, Yixue Wang, Conor Gelson, Sean Mullman, Chris- say Miller, Garrett Mooney, Allanis Robert Abbott, Isaac Amador, Sophia Alvarez, Kaitlyn Anesh, Evans, Adam Federbusch, Justin Jacob Wasserman, Eric Weber, Fraser topher Lee, Joseph Manganello, Rob- Moreira, Griffin Morgan, Meme Nicholas Antonelli, Matthew Baker, Hannah Angus, Andrew Annitsakis, Fernandez, Emily Forcht, Elizabeth Weist, Michaela Winberg, Amanda ert Brancatella, and Sean Mikovits, Morgan, Kelsey Moum, Ryan Jake Barrow, Caroline Basil, Chloe Caroline Barry, Ryan Bass, Jasper Fox, Rebecca Freer, Matthew Fried- Womelsdorf, Francis Wong, Shawn earned Second Honors. Honorable Murphy, Esther Nam, Victoria Beauchamp, Luke Beaulieu, Michael Baur, Dylan Belka, Catherine Bergin, man, John Fuller, Rafik Galal, Gre- Wu, Jingyan Xiao, Tiffany Youssef, Mention was attained by Nicholas Napolitano, Hailey Nettler, Christo- Bergman, Noelle Blackford, Chris- Jonathan Bergman, Madeline Berry, gory Gao, Harry Glasser-Baker, Erin Yucetepe Angeli, Alexander Serpico, and Stuart pher Ng, Nicholas Nolan, Matthew topher Boutsikaris, Kevin Bronander, Sarah Broughton, Katherine Brown, Christina Griesmer, Erin Hart, An- Honor Roll Callinan. Omberg, Andrew Orenberg, Emily Anna Browne, Lauren Busardo, Mat- Samuel Brown, Mitchell Bryk, David drew Harting-Smith, Raquel Julia Abbattista, Ashley Abbott, First Honors is awarded to students Oster, Marie-Elena Pafumi, Chris- thew Busardo, Christina Caggiano, Burns, Max Burrows, Daniel Alex Henriques, James Hunter, Alexandru William Allen, Thomas Anderson, with an average of A or higher (4.0) tian Panarese, Christopher Parmelee, Victoria Cappo, Max Carle, Courtney Campbell, Christopher Cerrachio, Ionescu, Kevin Irving, Nicholas Michael Androconis, Sungbin Bae, and no grade lower than a C. Second Sean Pass, Pinar Pekdemir, Elizabeth Casale, John Cash, Claire Cassie, Marius Chenekan, John Ciarrocca, Kalimtzis, Christopher Kim, Conor Brigid Barber, Matthew Barber, Anna honors is awarded to students with an Penn, Sonya Peregrim, Charlotte Albert Chen, Cameron Chin, David Collins, William Cook, Ryan Krueger, Corinne Kuntz, Kaitlyn Ming Bauer, Zachary Birkenthal, average at or above the midpoint be- Perez, Natali Pinho, Aleksandr Michelle Ciampa, Gabrielle Cofone, Dang, Theodore Dannevig, Isabella Larkin, Hongju Lee, John Lindros, Tyler Bowman, Andrew Capuano, tween A and B+ (3.7) and no grade Prystupa, Cindy Qiang, Zachary Isabelle Cohen, Brendan Collum, DePalma, Abigail Demers, Gwyneth Alexandra Little, Jian Hong Liu, Nicolas Carayannopoulos, Matthew lower than a C. Honorable Mention is Rabinowitz, Zoe Rader, Connor Owen Colwell, Santiago Correa, Devin, Caroline Felix, Sara Fetter, Michael Maguire, Catherine Massa, Charlton, Ida Chen, Hsiao-Chieh awarded to students with an average Ragoza, Noah Reich, Kevin Reinhard, Daniel Criscuolo, Nicole Cristiano, Madeline Flaherty, William Frey, Johanna Mermer, Scott Messing, Chiang, Michael Darchi, Christopher of B+ or higher (3.5) and no grade Sofia Reverendo, Samantha Ricci, Julia D Bella, Isabella D’Olier-Lees, Alexander Frisch, Sean Gallagher, Erica Millwater, Daniel Mitchell, Dattilo, Sarah Marie Davidson, Tyler lower than a C. Samantha Gargiulo, Kelly Giacone, Helen Mizrach, Maya Moritz, Rita Jarek Gozdieski, Molly Green- Murphy, Wender Neto, Charlie Gorelick, Bridget Harrington, Parker O’Brien, Meghan O’Dwyer, Hess, Jordan Hindes, Abigail Samantha Paoletti, Anthony Pirrone, Hurwitz, Paul Jakobovic, Stephanie Emily Posyton, Jacob Rabinowitz, Jung, Nicholas Kay, Jessica Keenan, Chelsea Rader, Jenna Rizkalla, Chris- Emily Kirschner, Alex Knepper, topher Romano, Claudia Romeo, Marija Landeka, Kevin Law, Mackail Amy Rosenzweig, Matthew Russo, Liederman, Abigail Liptack, Jesse Logan Schwartz, Jack Siegel, Finn Liu, Claire Magnanini, Jack Man- Siegers, Georgia Slater, Amanda ning, James Marner, Hannah Spiezio, Amanda Stein, Hermes Suen, McLane, Megan Melillo, Ben Emily Sullivan, Meghan Summers, Meltzer, Lillian Metzger, Emily Melanie Werner, Amy West, Joshua Mordkovich, Julia Morgan, Kathleen White, Emma Williams, Matthew Nogan, Timothy Norris, Rowan Williams, Harry Williamson Oberman, Samuel Pastuzyn, Grace Twelfth Grade Pfeifer, Hailey Reilly, J. Mack Distinguished Honor Roll Rembisz, Tyler Ricci, Amelia Ritter, Tristen Abaya, Kaitlin Abrams, Jennifer Rogers, Jacob Sagal, Isabella Elena Arida, Grace Aronds, Jane Salerno, Dylan Scott, Haley Sharlow, Aronds, Nora Aronds, Caroline Christina Sloan, Douglas Smith, Baldwin, Audrey Bangs, Aram Ethan Smith, Camryn Sullivan, Barmakian, Benjamin Bass, Savan- Shelby Taylor, Cassandra Teschner, nah Baudry, Alexander Beals, Will- DINOSAUR MUSEUM…Second graders welcomed visitors to the “World of Photo courtesy of Bienvenida Paredes-Platon Dinosaurs” at Wardlaw-Hartridge School on December 17. The students learned HELPING AJUY REBUILD…Fourth-grader Emma Naeseth of Westfield’s Eric Varakian, Christopher Varano, iam Bennett, Alexandra Berry, Julia interesting information about dinosaurs and created a fascinating museum. A McKinley Elementary School, with help from her classmates James Kaprowski Gillian Wadman, Sara Webber, Bieber, Gabrielle Bleich, Anna dinosaur movie, created by Director of Technology Marc Spivak and Technology and Chloe Oliveira, organized a collection of toiletries, medical supplies and Amanda Williams, Abigail Wilson, Bloomfield, Sean Bohrod, Kathleen Integrator JoAnn Burg, was playing for the guests. The Dinosaur Museum backpacks to benefit the victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines. The Constanza Wolff, Diana Wu, Devin Bond, Jacob Boyle, Harry Brafman, included exhibits on extinction, imaginary dinosaurs, imprints, dinosaur re- students were inspired by an article they read about Typhoon Haiyan in TIME Zrebiec Natalie Brennan, Gabrielle Buckman, search, dinosaur skeletons, time period dioramas, clay dinosaurs, bones and teeth for Kids, and brainstormed with their teacher, Joseph Paradise, on ways they impressions. After perusing the many exhibits, visiting students joined parents could help. In addition to the supplies, the children collected $135 in cash, which Eleventh Grade Distinguished Eric Cantor, Caroline Caruso, James Honor Roll Castaldo, Anna Centrella, Philip and other guests to witness the highlight of the presentation, an erupting volcano. will be used to replace roofs of homes destroyed in Ajuy, Iloilo, a town which Pictured, students and parents gather around the volcano to watch it erupt. suffered significant damage in the typhoon but has been slow to receive aid. Sameena Asija, Elise Ballan, Jes- Chapel, Abigail Cook, Sarah Cronin, Emma’s mother, Rowena Naeseth, has a friend with family in Ajuy, and is sica Bebel, Alexander Bennett, Conner Cummings, Gabriel Davis, working with a group of former classmates to raise the funds for 100 families Megan Blutfield, Victoria Breza, Tay- Patrick Decker, Jeremie Dedea, Olivia there to be able to rebuild their roofs, which is what residents say they need most. lor Bulger, John Bunting, Olivia Cara, Dembiec, Alexa Derman, Leia Fourth-graders carrying supplies collected for the Philippines pictured, left to right, are: Triselle Juatco, Michael Klikushin, Emma Naeseth, and James Kaprowski, with McKinley parent Rowena Naeseth. Below, pictured is one of the thousands of homes destroyed by the typhoon in the town of Ajuy. The cost to Christopher Academy rebuild each rooftop is $60. Announces New Program SCOTCH PLAINS - Christopher With campuses in Westfield and Academy, The Montessori School, Scotch Plains, Christopher Acad- announces the expansion of their emy presents an exceptional learn- Stepping Stones program for chil- ing environment tailored to the in- dren aged two and a half years. The dividual child aged two and a half school now offers a two-day and through first grade. Christopher four-day morning option at our Academy holds true to the holistic Scotch Plains campus. approach to education as set forth Established in 1963, Christopher by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1906 at Academy maintains premier status the first Casa dei Bambini in Rome, as the first Montessori school in Italy. Students are guided to build New Jersey and is accredited by the their own foundation through chal- American Montessori Society. A lenging academic materials within torch-bearer of excellence in Early a comfortable, child-directed envi- Childhood and Montessori educa- ronment. tion, Christopher Academy helped For additional information on to found the New Jersey Montessori Christopher Academy or Administrators’ Council and estab- Montessori education contact lished a high-quality Montessori Christopher Academy at (908) 233- teacher education program in the 7447 or (908) 322-4652 or visit state. www.christopheracademy.com. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 26, 2013 Page 15 Westfield Elementary Students ‘Crack the Code’ WESTFIELD — Franklin, learning while having fun. If I get to be Tamaques and Wilson Elementary a master coder, I would like to make my Schools in Westfield joined a massive own website or a game, like skiing!” campaign kicked off during Computer “In the world in which they are going Science Education Week in December to live, they will need a basic under- to encourage students to participate in standing of computer code,” explained the Hour of Code. Franklin Principal Eileen Cambria. Code.org launched the celebration, “Maybe one of them will write an app which is geared to promote interest in that will contribute to helping others,” the field of technology and help nur- she added. ture creativity and problem solving Franklin fifth grade teacher Betsy skills. The parent committee of the Freeman and media specialist Rachel district’s Gifted Program brought the Kennedy helped coordinate the Hour activity to the attention of the schools of Code in which all students in the and provided assistance in bringing the school used code to solve a puzzle opportunity to all students. containing popular animated charac- Hour of Code workshops took place ters. Students were also challenged to Photo courtesy of Joan Barron Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times in either school libraries or gyms both think of a code they wished they could LIVE ANIMALS...The annual Nativity scene, featuring live animals, is open to during and after school to enable stu- create to make the world a little bit BETTER TO GIVE…Students at Mother Seton Regional High School, Clark the public on Park Avenue adjacent to the Scotch Plains Municipal Building until dents to complete their hour of basic better. That “wish list” is displayed in donated approximately 200 gifts for needy children. The Seton Giving Tree, Monday, December 30. located in the school’s main lobby, became the central depository for these training by writing a computer pro- the school’s hallway. gifts. Many gifts were purchased through a fund raising tag day as well as gram. The students were meant to cre- To continue the momentum, Franklin through outright purchases and donations from the faculty and the students. ate – and not just consume – software School will launch an after-school Gifts were delivered to the Saint Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth. technology. “Code Club” for fifth graders in Janu- The project was spearheaded by Sister Jacquelyn Balasia, Student Council At Wilson School, fourth and fifth ary that aims to further demystify com- moderator along with the council members. Pictured, several student who grade students learned to write code, puter science and show students that donated gift stand at the “Giving Tree.” and while doing so, produced an ani- coding is fun, collaborative, and cre- mated greeting card for the holidays. ative. The lesson was adapted from the Mas- Close to 50 fourth and fifth grade sachusetts of Technology, according to students were eager to spend their after Celebration Singers Host Wilson parent Amisha Mehta and school time learning to code at teacher Trista Nwokey. Tamaques School during Computer Originally planned as a one-hour, Science Education Week. The pro- Holiday Blood Drive after school activity for the first 25 gram was organized by parent Bar- CRANFORD — As part of the ity musical programs that have a students who signed up, Wilson Princi- bara Maguire and Principal Michael Celebration Singers 75th Anniver- wide range of musical styles, to pal Joseph Malanga explained that a Cullen, who facilitated the actual Hour sary Celebration, they will be co- provide musical education for au- second session was offered due to in- of Code with the assistance of teach- hosting a blood drive on Sunday, diences and members alike, and creased student interest. One of many ers Josh Miller and Courtney December 29, from 1-7 p.m. with most of all, to have fun in doing it! enthusiastic students in the first ses- Farruggia. “Computer programmers Celebration Singers member, Katie The Celebration Singers have seen sion, fifth grader, Emily Duncan, stated, are in high demand, and a shortage of Gordon. All are encouraged to do- some of the rewards of this effort as “I think that it was a really good expe- qualified candidates for programming nate blood. they continue to see members of the rience to go and to try coding and to try positions is expected just as our stu- The event will take place at the Youth Choir from years past join to assemble a greeting card. I think dents will be entering the work force,” Cranford United Methodist Church the ranks of the adult choir and everyone should learn how to do it. It’s stated Cullen. Any time that students located at 201 Lincoln Avenue become music educators within the a good thing and a fun thing to do.” spend learning about how computers East in Cranford. Email communities. Photo courtesy of Gino Jannotti ALL ABOARD...Families board the Santa Trolley on Saturday in Cranford Equally impressed with the coding work is time well spent, and it is our [email protected] Funding for the Celebration Sing- for the 15-minute ride through town with Santa Claus. The Cranford Cham- lesson was Franklin second grader Paul hope that the Hour of Code will spark with any questions about this event. ers is made possible in part by the ber of Commerce hosted the event, attended by approximately 500 adults and Heintz, who remarked, “I loved the their interest to learn more about the This blood drive is also part of the New Jersey State Council for the children who took advantage of the free trolley ride, which also featured Hour of Code because I’m actually field,” he added. Super Community Blood Drive, so Arts, Department of State, through Christmas carols. all donors will be entered into a grant administered by the Union sweepstakes for Super Bowl tick- County Office of Cultural and Heri- ets. tage Affairs. The Celebration Singers have POPCORN been entertaining audiences within the tri-state area for 75 years. Its www.goleader.com “Inside Llewyn Davis” goal has been to provide high-qual- More or Less 4th Street 3 popcorns

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By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Goodman, an archetypal favorite Film Critic taken right off the shelf of oddball Watching the Coen brothers’ “In- personae the filmmakers love to pep- side Llewyn Davis,” about the Green- per their films with, is discomfortingly wich Village folk music scene in the bizarre as Roland Turner, an obese, early 60s, my memory was nostalgi- self-styled know-it-all with whom cally jogged. I’m fairly sure that, Llewyn hitches a ride to Chicago. whilst trying to become a famous Some trip, man. poet, changing the world and looking Roland is a punctuation mark…a BREAKING THE CODE…Groups of fourth and fifth grade students at Wilson for everlasting love, I loped into a constant no matter the social whirl- Elementary School in Westfield voluntarily spent an hour after school in Decem- bistro where Bob Dylan was pretty wind, going about his agenda…a re- ber to learn computer coding. Actively engaged in the project, pictured left to much pursuing those same goals. minder that not everyone cares or right, are: James Calcagno, Sally Crandall and Emily Duncan. Back then, his sound seemed to ema- agrees that, to reclaim a phrase, the nate from every crevice of the land- times, they are a-changing. Similarly, scape. It was the score of the times. In Max Casella as Pappi Corsicato, the the movie, Oscar Isaac’s Llewyn owner of a landmark Village club Davis is the would-be icon. where folkies hope to get discovered, But gosh, he’s certainly not having is a common opportunist with his an easy time of it. As the self-styled own seedy version of the casting troubadour shuffles from one poten- couch. tial breakout gig to the next, the win- Bombarded by these realities as he ter of 1961 heartlessly reminds him unfolds them, surprised by his naiveté, that it is traditional for true artists to and unsuitably clothed for the cruel, suffer. He’s doing his best to please cold streets he tramps, Llewyn seeks the stereotype. some warm harbor - a definition to It’s cigarettes, coffee and hearsay his odyssey, a friend, an ally, for gosh by day - who’s playing where and sakes, maybe even a sign. But almost when? - followed by the mystique, everyone - save for a dilettantish, dreams and wine that accompanies Upper West Side sociology professor that evening’s performance at what- and his wife always quick to give him ever hangout will have you. And then shelter from the storm - seems fed-up the nightly challenge, especially for with the singer. Llewyn, who has very little safety Sure, they have reason, but then, net, is where one can crash. they’re hardly altruists themselves. AMERICAN HISTORY…The fourth grade students at The Wardlaw-Hartridge He had a partner, but doesn’t like to While his sister Joy (Jeanine Serralles) School in Edison learned about the Lenape Indians during an interactive talk about it. He had a girlfriend, too, begrudgingly offers him an occa- presentation on December 5. Beverly Friend, a Native American, made her annual presentation to the students. Some even enjoyed the opportunity to try on but Jean, portrayed by Carey sional bed and meal in her Queens items worn by the Lenape Indians. Pictured, Ms. Friend hands feathers to Ryan Mulligan, also a singer, has joined row house, she inevitably seizes the Brandl of Fanwood as Saniya Gupta of Edison looks on. the leagues of disenchanted friends, opportunity to bitterly rebuke him. REMEMBERING MLK...Experience the poetry-in-motion of the legendary lovers and acquaintances. Oh, she’s However, it occurs that, just as with Dance Theatre of Harlem, as they headline New Jersey Performing Art Center’s pregnant, but then, it’s not that simple. the majority of his so-called friends, This Is Christmas Martin Luther King celebration on Friday, January 17, in Prudential Hall. I wanted to like this movie much Llewyn plays but an infinitesimal part more than I did. While Llewyn Davis’s in her discontent. It’s just dog blam- musical renderings are reasonably ing dog, for whatever solace that In Bethlehem Town Join NJPAC to Honor emblematic of the era, I was waiting brings. Good thing the peace-love By YUSUF QUTUB for another sound - the one with which epoch awaits just one rung up the a generation had essentially identi- decade. The little town of Bethlehem lies Legacy of MLK, Jr. fied itself. But then in all fairness, All this philosophical, historical among the Judean Hills five and one NEWARK — Experience the po- tribute to Harlem’s spiritual heritage that’s my conceit, the natural resis- and psychological stuff noted, the half miles south of Jerusalem. On etry-in-motion of the legendary was called “affectingly beautiful” by tance to have anyone write the epi- ever-present questions begging an Christmas Eve, thousands of pilgrims Dance Theatre of Harlem, as they The New Yorker. Agon (choreogra- taph of your own very precious time answer throughout the film are, A. Is still wend their way to the sacred grotto headline New Jersey Performing Art phy by George Balanchine, music by and place. the protagonist truly talented? And over the same path as did the Three Center’s (NJPAC) Martin Luther King Igor Stravinsky): one of the defining Truth is, insofar as recreating the B. Whether he is or isn’t, does it Wise Men. celebration on Friday, January 17, in ballets of neo-classicism and past- mood, atmosphere and temper of an much matter insofar as his chances Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, Prudential Hall. carry-forward (choreography by era, the Brothers Coen are spot on for success are concerned? The in- lies 2,500 feet above sea level. Since The renowned ballet company was Tanya Wideman David and Thaddeus accurate, and rather uncannily so quiry is cynical if not pessimistic and the time of Constantine, its inhabitants co-founded in 1969 by Arthur Davis, music by Willie “The Lion” considering they were but 2 and 4 strongly indicative of the intelligently have been mainly Christian. Some Mitchell and the late Karel Shook as Smith and Slippage): a ballet that years old when their Llewyn Davis puzzling thoughts that might be women still wear a medieval costume a positive and uplifting way to turn honors the persistence of the Harlem was making like a rolling stone. But gleaned from a look “Inside Llewyn with a high white head-dress, an inter- despair into hope following the as- Renaissance. then, as Dickens once noted, just like Davis.” esting link with crusading times. sassination of Dr. King. Rounding out NJPAC’s celebra- any other period, it is the best of … Bethlehem’s most sacred shrine is Mr. Mitchell was the first African- tion of Dr. Martin Luther King on times, the worst of times, the, uh, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” rated R, is the Basilica of the Nativity, erected American principal dancer at the New Saturday January 18, from 10 a.m. to well, you know. a CBS Films release directed by Ethan over the traditional site of the manger. York City Ballet, and Karel Shook, 12 noon, the NJPAC Center for Arts Hence, if you can do without an Coen and Joel Coen and stars Oscar It was built by Constantine in 330 and had been the first teacher and ballet Education (24 Rector Street, New- exact recreation of the Village and Isaac, Carey Mulligan and John is the oldest church in use. In 1482 the master of the Dutch National Ballet. ark) will feature a free community the period you knew, rest assured the Goodman. Running time: 105 min- roof, which had fallen into decay, was CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS...Joe Mr. Mitchell began by founding a event for children and their families. Coens do with it what they do best: utes repaired with lead furnished by King Qutub of Fanwood is pictured in the dance school and later a company “Embodying the Dream: A Celebra- analyze, define, deconstruct, philoso- Edward IV of England. 1950s. that would bring new opportunity to tion of the Life and Message of Dr. phize, and tap it for all the weirdness Reading is good for you! The church is entered through a di- the lives of young people in the Martin Luther King, Jr.” will consist and whimsy that is therein contained. minutive door. The Eye of the Needle, courtyard on Christmas Eve, and from Harlem neighborhood in which he of a series of performing arts work- This includes a hypothesis or two and the Chapel or Grotto of the Nativ- here, underneath the stars outside the grew up. shops that support and demonstrate about the vagaries and wiles of trying ity, lies beneath the choir in a depres- old Crusader Wall, lighted only by a Tickets are $27-$79 and are avail- the essence of Dr. King’s “Dream” to make a success in showbiz and the sion hollowed out of the rock. Numer- single lantern, the familiar tunes of “Oh able online at NJPAC.org by phone at through interactive arts experiences. very nature of talent itself. ous lamps, figures of saints, embroi- Little Town of Bethlehem,” and “Hark, (888) GO-NJPAC (888) 466-5722), Activities are for all ages and will Of course, the writer-directors deries and a variety of sacred orna- The Herald Angels Sing” have been or in person at NJPAC Box Office, include a “Civil Rights Sing-In;” a populate their beautifully textured ments decorate the vault. broadcast throughout the world in re- One Center Street in downtown New- master class with Dance Theatre of vista - judiciously shot with evoca- The Church of the Nativity and the cent years by the Jordanian Radio Sta- ark. Harlem; “Dancing the Dream,” a li- tive use of real and re-created archi- three adjoining convents belong to the tion, Jerusalem. The 44 year-old dance company turgical dance workshop; and “Let tecture - with all manner of eccentric, Latin, Orthodox and Armenian * * * will be performing works including the Message Move You,” a drum- absurdly normal and melancholically goleader.com/subscribe Churches. The Anglican Church has As previously written by Yusuf “Joe” Gloria (choreography by Robert Gar- ming workshop; and interactive thought-provoking characters. John the privilege of singing carols in the Qutub of Fanwood. land, music by Francis Poulenc): This storytelling. Page 16 Thursday, December 26, 2013 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Merry Christmas & Regrets Only Opens at Happy New Year from the Leader/Times Westfield Community Players WESTFIELD - Westfield Com- final curtain. munity Players continues its 2013- The theater is located at 1000 2014 season with the comedy Re- North Avenue West, Westfield. Tick- grets Only by Paul Rudnick. The ets are $20 for adults, $10 for stu- Celebrity Soloists Join NJFO show opens Saturday, January 11, dents (matinee only) and $10 for all and runs weekends through Janu- active military personnel, all per- For New Year’s Eve Festivities ary 25. formances. This comedy of Manhattan man- Tickets can be reserved by WESTFIELD — The New Jersey Christ Superstar, and he is shortly to ners explores topics of marriage, calling the 24 hour tape (908) 232- Festival Orchestra (NJO) will once be feature in the highly anticipated friendships and squandered riches. 1221 or visit again present one of New Jersey’s Broadway revival of Les The setting - a Park Avenue pent- www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org most popular New Year’s Misérables. house. The players - a powerhouse Funding is made possible by the Eve musical celebrations on NJ Festival Orchestra is attorney, his deliriously social wife New Jersey State Council on the Tuesday, December 31, at 7 also excited to welcome and their closest friend, one of the Arts, Department of State, a partner p.m., under the baton of Angelo Luis Rios fresh from world’s most staggeringly success- agency of the National Endowment Maestro David Wroe. This North American tours of ful fashion designers. Add a of the Arts, through a grant admin- year’s performance, An’ All Jesus Christ Superstar and daughter’s engagement, some ma- istered by the Union County Office That Jazz, promises a su- If This Hat Could Talk. His jor gowns, the President of the of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. perb revue of American mu- other credits include United States and stir. sical theater classics and Dreamgirls, Miss Saigon, The show is directed by Maurice jazz favorites presented in CATS, Rent, Little Shop Of Moran of Rahway, produced by glorious symphonic splen- Siri Howard Horrors, Aida, and Night Of Sally Brown of Westfield, and stage dor and features interna- The Living Dead. He is also managed by Barbara Ruban of tional guest vocalists direct from a member of the renowned USO Show Springfield. The cast features Broadway and beyond. Troupe which entertains and lifts the Willliam Chamis, Ed Faver and The New Jersey Festival moral of our Nation’s Armed Leslie Ricci from Roselle; Joan Orchestra is thrilled to wel- Forces throughout the world. Hoffman from Lebanon, Judy Wil- come soprano Siri Howard The concert, made pos- son from Jersey City and Marquerite who recently performed in sible in part by The Westfield Wurtz from New Providence. The Sound of Music on Foundation, has become a SLEIGH BELLS RING…Some members of the Intermediate Department of the Woman’s Club of Westfield recently gathered for a holiday luncheon at Echo Lake Continuing the opening night tra- Broadway and on national music event eagerly antici- Country Club to celebrate Christmas and prepare to welcome in the new year. It dition, audience members are in- tours of Parade and Les pated by much of central was a beautiful, festive occasion with thoughts of thankfulness for happy memories vited to a reception with the cast Misérables, recently nomi- New Jersey. This year’s pro- and appreciation for friendships shared. Pictured, left to right, are: Roseleen and crew immediately following the nated for a 2013 Broadway gram reads like a who’s who Flaherty, Anne Galante, Anne Magnotti, Sally Brown and Dolores Geisow. World Maine Award for of the best of American mu- Best Featured Actress in a Gabrielle Stravelli sical theater – Irving Berlin, Musical for her portrayal Marvin Hamlisch, Rodgers of “Cosette” in Les Miserables, her and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Union County PAC regional credits include Cinderella Boublil and Schonberg and Leonard (title role), The Fantasticks, Bernstein are just some of Cyrano de Bergerac, and the the superb composers cel- Announces Concerts New York premiere of Bruce ebrated in the show. RAHWAY — Amanda Shires will of countless Indie publications and Saylor’s Orpheus Descend- An event for the whole perform at The Loft at Union County Americana blogs around the country. ing. family, this friendly caba- Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in Then, in 2005, Ms. Shires decided to New Jersey Festival Or- ret-style concert full of fun, Rahway on Saturday, January 11, at 8 strike out on her own with an aptly chestra will also be joined surprises, musical finesse p.m. Tickets are $22 and can be pur- titled debut solo album, which did more by dynamic and versatile and virtuoso performances chased at www.ucpac.org . than test the waters. “Being Brave” performer of cabaret, the- is sure to delight young and The concert is part of the on-going earned her praise across the Indie spec- ater and opera, mezzo-so- not so young alike. With a 7 Split Level Concert Series, which high- trum and encouraged her to move to prano Gabrielle Stravelli Max Quinlan p.m. start and a convenient lights critically acclaimed singer- Nashville to pursue a solo career. who regularly appears as a Westfield High School lo- songwriters in a uniquely intimate set- Once in Nashville, Ms. Shires be- featured vocalist at New York’s cation with ample parking, the con- ting. came an in-demand session fiddler and Birdland Jazz Club. Ms. Stravelli, cert is a perfect beginning to New Texas-born singer/songwriter was even hired to play a fiddler in the who also performs at BB Year’s Eve revels. Amanda Shires started playing the fiddle major motion picture “Country Strong” King Blues Club, Lincoln Ticket Information at age 10 on an old lime green instru- starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Center, and NJPAC, starred Audience members are ment she picked up at a pawn shop. She It was not until 2009 that she finally Photo courtesy of Gino Jannotti as Anita in West Side Story advised to make reserva- took to the instrument so well that she released a sophomore effort, “West SANTA TRAIN...The Cranford Chamberof Commerce hosted the Santa Trolley on Saturday. Approximately 500 adults and children hopped abourd the free and Jeannie in the European tions as soon as possible as was recruited to join the storied Texas Cross Timbers,” which garnered the trolley ride, which featured Santa Claus and Christmas songs. tour of Hair. tickets are selling fast and Playboys as their fiddler at age 15. It attention of No Depression and other The New Year’s Eve cel- last year’s concert was a was a big break for such a young girl, publications. The Gibson Guitar Com- ebration also features tenor sell-out. Tickets in advance playing in the legendary band that had pany named her a breakout artist of the Max Quinlan who recently are $40 for general admis- originally formed to back Texas music year in 2009. starred as Marius in a 2-year, sion and $70 for preferred legend Bob Wills. Shires joined forces with guitarist award-winning 25th anni- seating. Tickets may be pur- Before she was out of her teen years, and songwriter Rod Picott for a duo versary national tour of Les Angelo Luis Rios chased on line Shires helped form the Thrift Store album titled “Sew Your Heart with Misérables. Mr. Quinlan also starred www.njfestivalorchestra.org or by call- Cowboys, an alt-country band that re- Wires,” and the pair spun off on an in The Light In The Piazza and Jesus ing the box office at (908) 232-9400. leased four albums and earned the praise extensive tour, backing up each other’s work and singing their own collabora- tions. In addition to working closely with Mr. Picott and touring at length with Single-Visit Dentistry is Clinically Proven, Modern Justin Townes Earle, Ms. Shires has leant her remarkable talent to the work Dentistry of Todd Snider and her husband Jason Isbell’s band the 400 Unit. She and Jason began dating in 2011 and mar- Today’s dentistry is a far cry from years past. Patients today need not settle for obvious ried in early 2013. Throughout their courtship, they challenged each other silver fillings because there are treatment options available that look just as beautiful-if not to songwriting contests and both gar- better than-their own natural teeth. What’s more, many patients can be treated today without nered enough material from the chal- metal, and more and more tooth structure can be conserved, thanks to minimally-invasive lenge to put together two of the finest albums of 2013 - Isbell’s “Southeast- techniques designed to help preserve natural teeth-an important part of healthy, strong ern” and Shires’ “Down Fell The HOLIDAY WITH STYLE…Students in grades K-5 at The Wardlaw-Hartridge teeth. Doves.” School in Edison sent the school community home for the holidays in style Ms. Shires is a tireless road warrior with a spectacular performance at the Lower School Holiday Concert on who has appeared at all the major December 20. Three vocal groups performed under the direction of Shannon What many people might not know is that the same innovations that are revolutionizing American music festivals, from South Sari, Lower School music teacher and the fifth grade band made its debut business and technology are being clinically proven to enhance the precision and longevity by Southwest and the Americana Mu- conducted by Rick Fontaine, instrumental music teacher. Laurie Clancy of modern dental treatment options. Also, such techniques are making today’s modern sic Association Festival and Confer- provided accompaniment on piano. ence, to Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Fes- dentistry more convenient, less time consuming, and more patient-friendly. tival, and beyond. Her performance at The Loft in Ring In the New Year With Introducing the E4D Dentistsystem—Modern Dentistry that Fits Your Lifestyle Rahway, which seats just 70, is a rare opportunity to see and hear her in an For example, with the E4D Dentist system, instead of using traditionally inconvenient intimate setting. NJWA Music Instruction and messy impression materials, dentists can obtain clean, fast digital impressions in a few Upcoming Split Level Concerts in- WESTFIELD — The approach school students, and the Rock Perfor- minutes using a laser scanner in the mouth. This laser scanning technology is not only clude: Peter Karp and Sue Foley – Tuesday, December 31, at UCPAC’s of the New Year is the perfect time mance Workshop for teens. extremely precise when “capturing” all of the details of a patient’s smile, but is also as safe Hamilton Stage; Catie Curtis – Satur- to make a resolution to enroll in The Music Studio also offers op- as the check-out scanner at a grocery store. But, best of all, there is no need for a patient day, February 8, at UCPAC’s Hamilton music lessons or join that inviting portunities for area musicians to ensemble. The New Jersey Work- play in its many bands, orchestras, to hold unpleasant, possibly distasteful material in his or her mouth. Stage; Drew Nelson – Saturday, Febru- ary 22, at The Loft at UCPAC; Baillie shop for the Arts (NJWA) Music symphonies and ensembles. Among Then, while the patient watches, a dental professional custom-designs a crown, and the Boys – Saturday, March 15, at Studio can help you to keep that these are the Rockin’ Jazz Band, veneer, or filling perfectly suited for the patient based on his or her condition using the UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage; Carsie resolution by your participation in the Summer Symphony, the Con- its many programs. cert Band, the International Ameri- chairside, computer-based design center. From there, the information about the restoration Blanton – Saturday, March 22 at The Loft at UCPAC; Rod Picott – Saturday, The NJWA is currently register- can Alphorn Society Ensemble, and is transferred to the in-office milling unit, where the patient’s crown, veneer, or filling is April 19, at The Loft at UCPAC; Cliff ing for its winter session, which the Majestic Winds. made. Shortly thereafter, it’s permanently seated in his or her mouth. Eberhardt – Saturday, May 3, at The runs from Thursday, January 2, and The staff of the Music Studio is Loft at UCPAC; Tracy Bonham and concludes on Saturday, April 12, composed of highly skilled music Jim Boggia – Saturday, May 17, at 2014. Students may register at any educators and professional artists, Benefits of Same Day Dentistry UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage; Vance Gil- time and tuition will be pro-rated. who hold degrees from prestigious With modern, state-of-the-art E4D Dentistry, patients don’t need to suffer through bert – Saturday, June 7, at The Loft at Instrumental and vocal music les- colleges and universities. They are UCPAC. sons, for both children and adults, trained in instructing musicians of traditional impressions. They don’t need temporaries. And they don’t need to wait days— are given in a 30, 45 or 60-minute all ages and ability levels. or more likely weeks—for their permanent restorations. That also means that they won’t MLK Essay, Poetry, Art format. The Music Studio includes Gift certificates for any of its pro- have to be inconvenienced with the back-and-forth typically associated with crowns, veneers, programs such as the adult Wednes- grams are also available. For more Contest Underway day Morning Strings, the Parent/ Part- information, visit the NJWA Music and some type of fillings. WESTFIELD – The Dr. Martin ner Orchestra for beginning and el- Studio at 150-152 East Broad Street, Rather, when E4D Dentistry is right for them, patients can be in and out of the dental Luther King, Jr. Association of ementary/intermediate students and Westfield, phone (908) 789-9696 office with their permanent, natural-looking and metal-free restorations in a single visit. Westfield this month provided to their parent or guardian, the Flute or log on to the web site at Westfield’s public and private schools, Ensemble for middle school and high www.njworkshopforthearts.com. E4D restorations are perfect for situations like chipped, worn or cracked teeth; teeth that information regarding this year’s con- are discolored or have gaps and spaces between them; teeth that have decay and/or old, test for students in the writing of essays worn fillings. and poems, and creation of art, for the celebration of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 20, 2014. E4D—Right Around the Corner This year’s contest is planned to in- You don’t have to travel far to experience the convenience and precision of E4D Dentistry. clude elementary, middle, and high school students, and is centered on the We’ve already invested in this innovative technology because we believe our patients deserve theme: “Fifty Years After ‘I Have a modern dentistry that fits their lifestyles. Simply call us at 908-232-2136 and we’ll be happy Dream.’” to answer your questions about E4D Dentistry. Pickup of students’ submissions from participating schools will conclude on Friday, January 10, and con- The Laser Dental Group P.C. test judging will take place on Satur- day, January 1, at the Westfield Com- munity Center on West Broad Street 581 Westfield Avenue 1205 Coolidge Avenue in the morning. Westfield, NJ 07090 Union, NJ 07083 Prizes for contest winners will be awarded at the 2014 Commemorative 908-232-2136 908-686-2080 Service for Dr. King, scheduled for Peter Louie, D.M.D. Monday, January 20, at 1 p.m., at THE GIFT OF MUSIC…The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Music Studio www.thelaserdentalgroup.com General Dentistry Westfield’s Temple Emanu-El, 756 East is currently registering students for its winter session, which begins on Thursday, Broad Street. January 2. Visit www.njworkshopforthearts.com. Page S-1 Thursday, December 26, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary WF’s HESS HITS 14 POINTS, COUGARS OBLACHINSKI SINKS 19 POINTS, TROTTER 14 POINTS Blue Devils Survive Cougars’ Charge in Basketball, 50-49

By DAVID B. CORBIN you compete out there, this is out banging down the 3-point- points in the second quarter and to cut the Blue Devils’ lead to 39- the type of game you get,” ers. Hess sank all three of his Boutsikaris added a 3-pointer to Specially Written for The Westfield 35. Schuman hit a 2-pointer and Schuman said. distance shots to catapult the his 2-pointer, while Dylan Elliott Dylan Elliott sank a free throw, Leader and The Times Interestingly, unlike last year Blue Devils to a 13-7 first-quar- (5 points, 2 steals) topped it off while Cougar Mike Guarriello (6 ter lead. with a tip-in to up the Blue Devils’ Senior center Dave Kane made when the Cougars were known points) hit a free throw to end the as a heavy 3-point shooting team, “Parker hit his stroke early. He lead to 28-17 at the half. quarter, 42-36, in favor of a rebound of a Cougar shot as hit three in the first quarter and Oblachinski sank four free throws time ran out to allow the Westfield it was the Blue Devils, who came Westfield. High School boys basketball team After Boutsikaris banged a 3- to survive a second-half surge pointer at the beginning of the from Cranford to earn a 50-49 fourth quarter, the Cougars put victory in the season opener in on the pressure and forced turn- Westfield on December 20. overs. Oblachinski rolled in a lay- Sophomore guard Parker Hess up, Trotter converted a steal to a led the Blue Devils with 14 points, lay-up and Guarriello nailed a 3- including three 3-pointers, while pointer. Midway through the sophomore Chris Boutsikaris net- quarter, the Blue Devils were ted 10 points, including a pair of leading by five. Oblachinski and 3-pointers. Ben Schuman had a Trotter each sank lay-ups as did strong three quarters and buck- Boutsikaris and with 1:53 re- eted 10 points, while grabbing maining, the lead was cut to five rebounds. three. Both teams had members from Guarriello sank a 2-pointer to their respective football teams make the score, 50-49, with 31.9 and their physical presence was remaining. The Blue Devils’ de- quite apparent under the boards. fense held off for 10 seconds Blue Devils Kane and Chris before a timeout was called. For Sweeney (4 points) each pulled 21.8 seconds, the Cougars were six rebounds, and Cougars Jack looking for an opening, did not McCaffrey (2 points) and Luke find a good one but had to take a Christiano (2 points) grabbed six shot that Kane rebounded at the and four rebounds respectively. buzzer. Senior center John Oblachinski, “They hit shots. We really didn’t. who was the quarterback on the They played really good defense football team, led all scoring with in the first half. We weren’t able 19 points and pulled down eight to score much. We happened to rebounds. Senior guard Tommy fight back in the second half, and Trotter finished with 14 points, we had an opportunity to win, three steals and three assists. but we couldn’t get it done to- “It was rough down there. I Story on page 9 day,” Oblachinski said. “I think we played hard out kind of boxed out. There was a of The Westfield Leader lot of pushing and shoving. You there. It was a hard-fought game. We stuck with it at the end and just got to out-physical them. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Basketball players, football play- MANEUVERING THE BALL…Cougar Mike Guarriello, No. 3, works the ball around to set up an open shot in the pulled it out,” Schuman said. ers know how to compete. When thriller against the Westfield Blue Devils on December 20. The Blue Devils held on to win, 50-49. See next page. “We definitely worked hard. It’s early in the season. They are a good team to play first, but we See & Subscribe at we went from there,” Schuman and a lay-up to finish the half will improve. I think we are going BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo said. with 10 points. to do alright this year,” Shuman rolled in four of his Trotter gave the Cougars their Oblachinski said. first 3-pointer at the start of the Submit commentary and items for publishing. Cranford 13 15 14 8 50 Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste third quarter and added another 3-pointer with 2:30 on the clock Westfield 7 10 19 13 49 Page S-2 Thursday, December 26, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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JANUARY The mailing of the annual sewer meeting, it was announced that under the maximum when spe- remedy lawsuit. bills was delayed due to ongoing residents would face a 3.31-per- cial-education instruction and Garwood Garwood problems with a new computer cent property-tax hike under the health benefits for school employ- Council members adopted a Bill Nierstedt, a 25-year Garwood system, which involved matching 2013 proposed municipal budget. ees are exempted – enabling it to addresses with water company The increase would amount to $95 be passed without requiring voter $7.4-million budget – nearly resident, took his seat on the dais $275,000 higher than the previ- of the borough council 10 years records. per $100,000 of assessed property approval. value. The proposed $5.797 mil- ous year. Borough residents would after his initial attempt to serve. MARCH APRIL see their taxes increase 3.31 per- Mr. Nierstedt and his running mate, lion in tax revenues would go to fund a $7.7-million budget – nearly Cranford cent, or $95 per $100,000 of as- Ann Palmer, took the oath of office Cranford sessed property value. during a swearing-in ceremony. The Cranford Township Com- $200,000 higher than the 2012 The township planning board The debate over the Garwood mittee heard the last round of spending plan. amended its Master Plan to com- MAY Athletic Field Complex (AFC) was reports by department heads pre- Former Republican candidate ply with a December 9, 2011 court Garwood reignited with borough council senting their tentative budgets Steven Blaufeder was unanimously order issued by state Superior members sparring over the exact for 2013. The preliminary munici- approved by the borough council Court Judge Lisa Chrystal. The Borough Council members ap- cost to taxpayers and Mayor Pat pal budget was $34,292,514, rep- to fill the seat vacated by the move would bring Cranford into proved an ordinance on second Quattrocchi twice having to gavel resenting an increase of resignation of Victor DeFilippo. compliance with the New Jersey reading, requiring residents to the more than hour-long work $322,476, or 0.95 percent, over Borough school board members Fair Share Plan with a housing place leaves in biodegradable bags session to order. Councilman Jim 2012. A total of $21,303,085 unanimously adopted a tentative element. The move would allow or in containers 32 gallons or less. Mathieu accused Mayor would be raised in taxes, an in- $8.5-million budget, which trans- the township to appeal the deci- The measure, which ended the Quattrocchi of having misquoted crease of $460,343, or 1.96 per- lated into a $95.33 school-tax hike sion made by Judge Chrystal to Department of Public Works’ the price of the $3.2-million project cent, over the previous year. per home assessed at $100,000. allow Cranford Development As- (DPW) practice of vacuuming and refusing to correct herself. The township committee ap- The $7.1-million tax levy is sociates (CDA) to build 360 apart- leaves left in the streets by resi- pointed an expert in legal ethics to $192,000 more than the previous ments at 215/235 Birchwood Av- dents, passed by a 4-2 tally, with Cranford year’s revised $6.9 million. While enue. The decision was rendered Council President Sara Todisco and Newly elected Township Com- look into whether there were any conflicts of interest in having the the hike exceeded the 2-percent in favor of the CDA when it sued Councilman Steve Blaufeder op- mitteeman Thomas H. Hannen, cap allowed by state law, it falls the township using a builder’s- posing the ordinance. Jr. was elected by the township former township attorney and his committee to serve as mayor for law firm represent the township in Cranford 2013, and Edward O’Malley was two significant housing develop- Approximately three dozen resi- elected as deputy mayor. ment matters, as the firm’s ties to dents, mostly from Cranford, came the developers were being ques- out to a Westfield Town Council FEBRUARY tioned. meeting to object to the rezoning The Union County Prosecutor’s of 206 Springfield Avenue and Garwood Office sponsored the first state- several other parcels of land to Victor DeFilippo resigned from wide Autism and Law Enforce- allow for future development of the borough council. The resigna- ment Training Program for police affordable housing. tion was made effective at noon, officers, criminal justice profes- Sunnyside Senior Housing, LLC, seven hours before the work ses- sionals and other first responders. owned by Ray Rodgers, will con- sion for that night’s meeting. The The all-day program attracted 300 struct 24 units, four of which will following meeting, council mem- officers from New Jersey and be- be set aside as affordable hous- bers chose not to discuss or pub- yond. State government officials, ing. The majority of the residents licly introduce the candidates for including Attorney General Jeffrey who spoke out against the rezon- the seat. Despite the subject of Chiesa and state Assembly Minor- ing and pending development on the nominations being listed on ity Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21, Springfield Avenue were residents the published agenda, none of the Westfield), both addressed the of Cranford, whose homes border council members responded to crowd. the property. Mayor Quattrocchi’s request for a Garwood Many of the residents cited con- motion on the issue. Republicans gathered for the cerns about water run-off, traffic Cranford Union County GOP Convention at implications and changing the look The Westwood in Garwood to show of their neighborhood. Several of The township committee intro- the residents also said the previ- duced an ordinance setting out their support for Governor Chris Christie. The governor was in at- ous owners, who sold the property the process for establishing his- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader in 2004, would not have sold the toric districts and encouraging the tendance and addressed the 13-02-14: COLD WEATHER FUN...Area residents enjoy a day of sledding crowd. in Unami Park in Cranford on Saturday after a blizzard blanketed the area property to Mr. Rodgers if they preservation of landmarks within had known his intent. Cranford. At the Garwood Borough Council’s in snow. Page S-4 Thursday, December 26, 2013 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Letter to the Editor Comedy Event With Carney Thank you, GW Mayor To Benefit Friendly Sons Fire Dept. for Santa GARWOOD — A special com- short-form improv live in the New It was a pleasure seeing the fire edy fundraiser to benefit the York/New Jersey area for years, truck decorated with colored Friendly Sons of St. Patrick with a style similar to the pro- lights, escorting Santa’s sleigh Union County will be held on gram “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” through the streets of Garwood Thursday, January 2, beginning To learn more about DKITB, visit last Sunday (December 15, at 8 p.m. at the Crossroads, dumbkidsintheback.com. 2013). Watching my boys’ reac- located at 78 North Avenue in As a registered 501(c)(3) chari- tion to their first encounter with Garwood. Doors will open at 7 table organization, the Friendly Santa was heartwarming, to say p.m. The event will feature a Sons of St. Patrick Union County’s the least; a lifelong memory for celebrity-style roast of come- purpose is to encourage college my wife and me. dian Joe Carney from The Dumb education for young men of Irish Thank you for creating that Kids in the Back (DKITB). descent and to support worthy “small town” feeling and lasting Mr. Carney’s comedy career be- charitable organizations. For memories for the families of gan at the Jersey Shore over 15 more information, visit Garwood. As a son of a retired years ago. Since then he has friendlysons.site.aplus.net. fireman and brother of a current performed in numerous clubs and Tickets to the event are $10 one, the Garwood Fire Depart- bars such as Stand-up New York per person. Tickets can be pur- ment served their community on Broadway, the historic Pips in chased in advance at members well. Sheepshead Bay and the Stress ticketfly.com or Photo courtesy of Gino Jannotti Factory in New Brunswick, and crossroadsatgarwood.com. Tick- ALL ABOARD...Families board the Santa Trolley on Saturday in Cranford David M. Duelks can be seen regularly at his ets also will be available at the for the 15-minute ride through town with Santa Claus. The Cranford Garwood “home” club, the Crossroads in door. Food and beverages can be Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, attended by approximately 500 Garwood. He also has been cast purchased separately. For more adults and children who took advantage of the free trolley ride, which also Bright Beginnings Kids in television shows and films. information, call (908) 518-0323 featured Christmas carols. or e-mail [email protected]. Send Cheer to Troops DKITB has been performing CRANFORD — The children of Floraphile Garden Club The Arc of Union County’s Bright Beginnings Child Development Center in Cranford recently helped spread some holiday cheer to the Is Seeking New Members men and women of the various branches of the United States CRANFORD — The Floraphile come to the club’s Tuesday, Armed Services. (flower lover) Garden Club of January 21 meeting, from 12:30 Using paint, paper and their two Cranford is looking for new mem- to 2:30 p.m. It will take place at little hands, the 58 pre-school bers, and is inviting those who the Cranford Community Cen- children made very unique hand- love to garden or who are inter- ter, located at 220 Walnut Av- print holiday greeting cards. ested in learning how to garden, enue. Teachers and staff agreed that it to join the organization. Attendees will watch a video was a terrific project for the chil- Founded in 1950, Floraphile has entitled Great Gardening Tips. dren, as it allowed them to bring been an active and integral part This video will demonstrate vari- holiday cheer and to say thank of the Cranford community for ous money-saving and innova- you – in their own way – to the more than 60 years. Members tive tips for growing healthier incredibly brave men and women participate in many workshops, plants and tackling many com- who are serving their country and, presentations and garden tours. mon garden problems. as a result, have not seen their The club also is involved in mul- For information on joining the families in a long time. The hope tiple community service projects, Floraphile Garden Club of is that these cards and personal including horticulture therapy, Cranford or upcoming events, messages will ultimately bring a FESTIVE ARRANGEMENTS...The Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford’s community cleanup and beatifi- contact Mary Ellen at little touch of home to these men holiday centerpiece workshop took place at the Cranford Community Center on cation programs. [email protected]. Individu- and women. November 19. This hands-on workshop was led by Pamela Newell, front row, Anyone interested in learning als also may like the club on For more information about The second from the left. During the club’s Tuesday, January 21 meeting, from 12:30 more about the Floraphile Gar- Facebook at facebook.com/ Arc of Union County, visit to 2:30 p.m. at the Community Center, the club will watch a video entitled Great den Club of Cranford is invited to floraphilegardenclub. arcunion.org. Gardening Tips.