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Asm. Neil Cohen Resigns Amid Child Pornography Investigation by MICHAEL J Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 31, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 31-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Asm. Neil Cohen Resigns Amid Child Pornography Investigation By MICHAEL J. POLLACK with the appropriate authorities 21, Westfield) considered Mr. Cohen Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times throughout this situation and will a “friend” and someone across the AREA – After allegations that por- continue to follow the Office of Leg- aisle with whom he could work ef- nographic images of children were islative Services guidelines and fectively, he told The Westfield found on his legislative office com- counsel in this matter,” they said. Leader. The two have co-sponsored puter, Democratic Assemblyman “While it was our proactive steps legislation together, and the Westfield Neil Cohen (LD-20, Union) resigned that led the investigation to this point, assemblyman said the news “haunts” on Monday. we are appalled at what has tran- him. Senator Raymond Lesniak and spired. Both of us have known Neil “Normally, I’m not shocked by Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, who Cohen for more than two decades. things,” Mr. Bramnick said. “This share the Union office with Mr. We know him as a compassionate one shocked me. If these allegations Cohen, were told of the pornographic individual, but if the allegations are true, and they are allegations at material, and they informed the Of- prove true, clearly, there was a side this point, it’s really sad. If it’s true, fice of Legislative Services. to him neither of us knew. I hope he gets help. If it’s not true, I Assemblyman Cryan and Senator “We have been instructed to not can’t wait till he gets back.” Lesniak released a joint statement make any further comments regard- Mr. Bramnick said, “I feel like I regarding the claims. ing this very serious matter.” lost a friend. This is sad stuff, and I “We have been in constant touch Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- wish him well.” Senator Nicholas Scutari (LD-22, Linden) said the news did not “shock” him. Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader “I’m not shocked about anything CONNECTED TO WESTFIELD...Union County Freeholder Chairman Angel Estrada and Fiscal Affairs Chairman Al anymore,” Mr. Scutari told The Mirabella visited the Westfield council, Tuesday evening, as they attempted to foster the relationship between the two Leader. “We had a governor (James entities. Council members questioned the county representatives on issues of spending and the new performing arts center McGreevey) resign after he admit- in Scotch Plains. Pictured, from left to right, are Second Ward Councilwoman Vicki Kimmins, Mr. Mirabella, Mr. Estrada, ted he was gay. We had a governor Town Clerk Claire Gray, Mayor Andy Skibitsky and First Ward Councilman Frank Arena. (Eliot Spitzer) who prosecuted pros- titution and engaged [in prostitu- tion]. You just see more and more Freeholders Visit WF Council, Hear wacky stuff.” Senator Scutari has known Mr. Cohen professionally since his time as a Union County freeholder. Concerns over Spending, Arts Center Though he said he does not know By MICHAEL J. POLLACK to understand each other’s operation. county’s financial picture, said he Mr. Cohen personally, Senator Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Estrada emphasized a “collabo- considers the county’s relationship Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader WORK IN PROGRESS… Dredging and disposal of sediment at Echo Lake Park Scutari said of Mr. Cohen, “He’s an WESTFIELD — Representatives ration” with the town, mentioning with Westfield to be “strong” and in Mountainside and Westfield is expected to be completed by the end of August, excellent legislator, well regarded from the Union County Freeholder how “open space, recreation and his- said “the main thing is communica- with plantings to resume at that point. The $2.5-million Echo Lake Park project and a passionate advocate.” board attended Tuesday’s conference toric preservation are areas where we tion.” began in 2007. “Only because of the individual session and listened to concerns from work together to improve the lives of The freeholder board unanimously involved do I find it shocking,” he town council members over county residents.” passed a $437-million budget for this added. “It’s bizarre stuff. We’ll just spending. Mr. Estrada said if any constituents year. On an average Westfield home, DWC Discusses Race wait and see. You try not to pass Freeholder Chairman Angel have concerns, “Our doors are al- assessed at $183,500, a resident would judgment.” Estrada and Al Mirabella, chairman ways open to suggestions.” pay $2,448 in county taxes, a $150 In a statement issued by his office, of board’s fiscal affairs committee, Mr. Mirabella, who addressed the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Cancellation, State Grant Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean introduced themselves to the full By WAYNE BAKER few long-distance registrants who Jr. (LD-21, Westfield) called the al- council and stressed the need to main- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader would be unable to make it readily legations of Mr. Cohen “horrific,” tain a positive and productive rela- Volunteer Organizations WESTFIELD — The last minute back to town for that reason. and said he is “confident Attorney tionship with the town. cancellation of last Wednesday’s Diane Barabas, another board mem- General Anne Milgram will give this Westfield resident Tom Mineo, who Downtown Westfield 5K and an- ber, commented that she was amused matter the full attention of her of- serves as the county’s engineer, was Struggle to Find More Help nouncement of a $600,000 “grant” by the sight of runners sprinting fice.” on hand to detail county roadwork By KATHERINE VOWELL age of volunteers all goes back to a from the state for downtown improve- through the rain carrying several piz- Union County Democratic Com- that will take place on Westfield streets Specially Written for The Westfield Leader monetary issue. “It all comes down to ments were discussed at Monday’s zas. mittee Chairwoman Charlotte in the future. AREA – Running a rescue organi- the money,” Chief Williams said. “To meeting of the board of the Down- Discussion is being held to bring DeFilippo said she is “deeply sad- Mr. Estrada called the proceedings zation is no easy task, and when that ask someone to go to fire academy is town Westfield Corporation (DWC). back the Michael Craig Band on CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 “a great opportunity” for both sides organization relies 100 percent on a big responsibility,” which accord- Lack of a quorum meant telephone Wednesday, August 27 to fulfill their volunteers, the task is all the more ing to the chief can be a financial voting was used to proceed with some contract for race night. The event will challenging. Local towns have al- burden on potential volunteers. orders of business. also be used to highlight another side- Largest Vendor Leaves ways struggled with recruitment, but “The other side of the coin to that is The seventh edition of the Down- walk sale, pending town approval, to as volunteer levels are reaching an all it’s a [financial] responsibility down town Westfield 5K Race, commonly be held on the Wednesday, Thursday time low, these organizations are is- here because we [fire department] called the Pizza Run, was cancelled and Friday leading up to Labor Day Westfield Farmers Market suing a cry for help. pay for a physical and if we don’t by the police at about 6:25 p.m. as a weekend. The sidewalk sale of two By PAUL PEYTON and LAURA confront the Donaldson Farms’ em- The Mountainside volunteer Fire have the proper equipment to fit that severe storm with lightning moved weeks ago was described by Mrs. MORTKOWITZ ployee each time she moved the bar- Department has been the target of person, we have to buy it, which is across the area. The race, which had Cronin as “hot, but good.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ricades. public scrutiny over the past few almost $2,000.” booked 1,600 pre-registrants and an- At the meeting, Mrs. Cronin re- AREA — Area produce buyers may “We could not have this with our weeks. According to Mountainside “If the public is happy with the way other 200 post-registrants, was ex- vealed that DWC has been awarded a have noticed a difference this year market managers,” Ms. McElynn said. Fire Chief Neil Williams, part of the the taxes are, come down and volun- pected to be the biggest race to date. $600,000 “grant” from the state for when comparing apples to apples – or She said the WACC had a “signed problem is a lack of understanding teer. If not, it [the volunteer fire de- Rescheduling the race was determined streetscape work. The “grant” is ac- in this case, Westfield to Scotch Plains. contract” and a $100 check from regarding what goes on behind the partment] is going to be a dying thing, to be impractical, but another edition tually a zero-interest loan with The Westfield Farmers Market Donaldson Farms agreeing to partici- scenes. and eventually they are going to have is to be held next year. $100,000 to be repaid on a 10-year opened July 5 with less produce after pate and to contract stipulations, “What the general public doesn’t to have a paid fire department, and it DWC Executive Director Sherry schedule and the rest on a 15-year the largest vendor - Hackettstown- which included banning the em- understand is that we don’t stop be- is going to be costly.” Cronin said, “Mother Nature came schedule.
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