Union County to Hold Deer Hunt in Late Fall with Archers Questions

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 16, 2018 OUR 128th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 33-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Questions Arise After WPD Police Chief Wayman’s Departure By CHRISTINA M. HINKE said. place,” Mr. McMahon said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The New Jersey Division of Pen- He added, “I’m urging you to re- WESTFIELD — After the town sion and Benefits would have to be move bad apples from the police de- announced that David Wayman was alerted if Mr. Wayman is under inves- partment.” He called on the town to act retiring as police chief two weeks ago, tigation, Mr. McMahon said. He asked in transparency. Joshua McMahon a trial attorney of the town to share the “details and Mr. McMahon’s statement came Schiller McMahon, asked the town circumstances of what had led to this after Mayor Shelley Brindle said at the council at their Tuesday night meeting departure so that the community is onset of the meeting: “I am limited by what the town’s position is on his confident that things are not being what I am legally allowed to share.” retirement, what the town told the state, swept under the rug. It is my under- While the town has appointed Cap- and if the town allowed the chief of standing that there are several officers tain Chris Battiloro as acting police police to retire while under investiga- that are under investigation. The com- chief, the town is searching for a per- tion. munity would like to know what is manent chief. The town is “looking for “The police chief retired under a going on here and what is to be done a chief with unquestionable character cloud. The mayor indicated it is a about it.” and integrity, embracing the commu- result of the (Union County) “I don’t think the law prohibits the nity policing model, who can trans- prosecutor’s office. Clearly something mayor or any of you from discussing form the culture to one of trust and more is going on here,” Mr. McMahon your knowledge of what is taking accountability,” Mayor Brindle said. In her remarks about a traffic accident that occurred in January involving a police officer’s daughter, she said Mr. Wayman’s departure and this accident were “separate and unrelated incidences.” Greg Kasko, a retired Westfield police officer, said in April Mr. Wayman was allegedly involved in a Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader hit and run accident at the police NO MOVEMENT AT MINDOWASKIN...The Mindowaskin Park playground renovations are on hold until the rain clears department’s impound lot at the con- up, Town Administrator Jim Gildea said Tuesday. The concrete walkways at the park are also on hold until a subcontractor servation center and the accident re- can be found. The Centennial Celebration of Mindowaskin Park is also on hold until renovations are complete, he said. port, by Detective Lieutenant Leonard Lugo, said there were no suspects. In other business, three residents of Carleton Road said they are among Union County to Hold Deer Hunt many of the residents on their road who had signed a petition to have curbing installed at the time their road In Late Fall With Archers will be repaved. However, the town By PAUL J. PEYTON have fallen from trees. through March 1, 2019 and will be held had not included the curbing with the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader paving job that is slated to be done this The freeholders approved the 2018- two days in morning and afternoon Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader year. In Westfield, the residents are COUNTY — Due to the significant 2019 deer management plan for both shifts followed by six days of afternoon ACTING CHIEF...Captain Chris Battiloro has been appointed acting police chief bow hunters as well as for those using shifts. The shotgun deer hunt will en- of the Westfield Police Department (WPD) after the town announced David responsible to pay the town for the increase in deer sightings throughout Wayman’s retirement as chief August 1. Act. Chief Battiloro has been a member of cost of the curbing, a cost Carleton the county, the Union County Free- shotguns. The deer management plan compass Watchung Reservation, the WPD for 23 years. Road resident Doug Miller said is holders last Thursday approved a new includes Watchung Reservation, Lenape Park, Nomahegan Park, Ash much less than if a homeowner hires a deer hunt through the use of archery Nomahegan Park, Lenape Park, the Brook Reservation, Oak Ridge Park, contractor themselves. He said the equipment. Summit portion of Passaic River Park, Hawk Rise Sanctuary and Linden Mu- Cranford Forms Subcom. on town gets charged about $28 per lineal Ron Zuber, director of parks and Ashbrook Reservation, Oak Ridge Park, nicipal Landfill. foot whereas two quotes he received recreation, told The Westfield Leader Hawk Rise Sanctuary and Linden Mu- Per questioning from Freeholder were over $100 per lineal foot, and in that the archery hunt would be in No- nicipal Landfill in Linden, the Cushing Angel Estrada, Mr. Zuber said the latest Garwood Housing Projects vember and December after the leaves Road Detention Basin in Plainfield and deer hunt counts show 68 per square CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Fanwood and the Hillside portion of mile in the Watchung Reservation, 182 By ZOE RADER Along with this action, the township Elizabeth River Park. per square mile around Lenape and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader committee also gave the go-ahead to a Green Acres Approves According to an email to The Leader Nomahegan Parks, 90 per square mile CRANFORD — The township com- proposed off-site improvement and fees from Mr. Zuber’s office, the fall bow around Ashbrook Reservation and Oak mittee announced at its workshop meet- ordinance that was brought to them season runs from October 1 through Ridge Park, 53 per square mile in Hawk ing Monday that they are establishing a Monday night. Lease for Gumbert Ice Rink December 31, Monday through Friday. Rise Sanctuary and the Linden munici- subcommittee to evaluate the North The ordinance would require appli- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE more than five additional seasons, un- Parks included will be Watchung Res- pal landfill, 183 per square mile in and and South Avenue redevelopment cations of a larger-scale, such as the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader der Green Acres rules. ervation, Watchung Reservation - around the Cushing Road Detention projects in neighboring Garwood. North and South Avenue redevelop- WESTFIELD – On July 25, Green The ice skating rink, under the lease, Glenside Avenue portion in Scotch Basin, and 260 deer per square mile in The purpose of the bipartisan sub- ment, to pay for any extraneous cost Acres had provided written approval to is to be made available to the general Plains, Lenape Park, Ash Brook Reser- Elizabeth River Park in Hillside. committee will be to provide a formal that may arise during their project that the town to lease a portion of Gumbert public for approximately 220 hours. vation, Oak Ridge Park, Passaic River Mr. Zuber said the goal of the deer analysis of issues that the redevelop- the township usually must cover. Park for a temporary public outdoor ice Green Acres had told the town the use Park, Hawk Rise Sanctuary and Linden management program is to remove 130 ment may cause, said Deputy Mayor “I think it’s the right thing to do, the skating rink. Kenneth Anderson, Jr., the for the balance of the anticipated 820 to Municipal Landfill. Mr. Zuber said the deer from the Watchung Reservation, Ann Dooley, who serves as commis- way things are changing,” Ms. Dooley owner of Arena Realty Partners, LLC 850 available hours of ice time is to be bow hunt will likely not begin until after 85 deer from Lenape and Nomahegan, sioner of engineering and zoning on the said. and the Union Sports Arena located on specified in the contract. “Based on our the leaves have fallen in November and 100 deer from the Ashbrook Reserva- township committee. The ordinance would not govern Route 22 in Springfield, approached prior conversations, we believe that the December. tion and Oak Ridge Park, 16 deer from A 298-unit apartment complex is communities in Cranford’s shared ser- the town earlier this year to place an ice intent may be that the majority of this The winter bow season, which runs Passaic River Park in Summit, 10 deer proposed along with a second 72-unit vices program and current applications rink atop the basketball courts at time will be made available for public from January 1 through February 16, from Hawk Rise Sanctuary and the structure for the former abandoned in- that have already been approved won’t Gumbert Park, and subsequently the use by various school and club hockey 2019, will include two days of morning Linden landfill, 25 deer from the dustrial properties of Casale Sheet Metal be affected. With the committee’s unani- town council by a majority vote ap- teams, however, we require the con- and afternoon shifts followed by four Cushing Road Detention Basin and 25 and Petro Plastics on South Avenue in mous nod of approval, more specifics proved the concept. tract to address this specifically,” the days of afternoon shifts only. The win- deer from the Hillside section of Eliza- Garwood, while another 124 apartments as to what types of applications — “We believe the lease, as revised, email states. ter bow hunts will be at Passaic River beth River Park. are planned for the former Paperboard whether they are commercial or strictly ensures reasonable public access be- “To that end, the contract should set Park, Cushing Road Detention Basin “Hunting will be confined to the num- property on North Avenue. for residential — will be smoothed out cause: (1) the town will retain approval forth the presumption that the remain- and Elizabeth River Park. ber of days and date ranges (as reported Ms. Dooley said the committee has before the ordinance is enacted. over all scheduling and fees; (2) the ing time will be made available for The shotgun season runs January 7 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 received a good response from the pub- Other meeting business transacted lease requires the facility to be open for rental by all members of the public, lic for its action. “People get it. We have Monday night included an update on a general public skating for a set number including any area hockey teams, and to identify the issues and work with Federal Emergency Management of hours; and (3) the lease requires the shall not be reserved for use by the Garwood,” she said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 remaining unallocated hours to be made consultant or its affiliated groups. The available to the public on a rental or presumption under the contract must be reservation basis, and, we believe, pro- that the rink will be open to the general vides sufficient flexibility for additional public with the town bearing responsi- open public skating should the demand bility to ensure that scheduling of the arise,” Sean Moriarty, regulatory of- facility does not prevent reasonable ficer for the state’s Green Acres Pro- public access. This can be done most gram, wrote in a letter. easily by providing that, in addition to The town had revised the lease in the times identified for general public response to the Green Acres require- skating, the rink will be made generally ment to reflect that costs associated available and open to the public unless with the consultant’s obligation to re- otherwise reserved (as approved by the store the property to its original condi- town) during the times of operation set tion are “part of the consultant’s cost forth in therein,” the email continues. vis-à-vis the net profit split. This is In regards to the town being compen- separate and apart from the $40,000 in sated for the use of the space, the “Green permanent improvements being pro- Acres Rules require that the contract Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader vided by the consultant,” Town Attor- provide ‘sufficient compensation’ to GOP BBQ...The Union County Republican Committee held its annual summer barbecue Monday night at the home of County GOP Chairman Glenn Mortimer ney Thomas Jardim stated in an email to the town for use of the parkland. The in Mountainside. Mr. Moriarty dated July 25. contract recites compensation as the In an earlier email to the town, dated receipt of approximately $40,000 in PAGE INDEX July 19, Mr. Moriarty had told the town park improvements as well as 50 per- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16 Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader any renewals of the lease must be ap- cent of the consultant’s net proceeds. Editorial ...... 4-5, 15 Sports ...... 9-14 DEMOLITION BEGINS..Demolition work has commenced on the old Paper- proved by the New Jersey Department We believe this compensation is suffi- board site on North Avenue in Garwood to make room for a 124-apartment Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-11 development. The corrugated metal building has been demolished although the of Environmental Protection (DEP) and cient for the approximately eight-month Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 Aeolian Castle will be preserved, according to a letter to the developer published that the contract, which is to expire initial term of the contract, however, we Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 on the borough’s website. March 31, 2019, cannot be renewed for CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD Congratulations Sharon Steele to the Sherrie Natko WEST Sales Associate Broker Associate Top Listings Top Producers Top Sales C. 908.447.3579 of the Month! C. 908.303.8133

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USPS 485200 Thursday, August 16, 2018 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 59th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 33-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Scotch Plains Redevelopment Plan Set for September Approval By FRED T. ROSSI police and fire departments and res- addressed first so that private prop- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cue squad — will have their head- erty owners in the downtown, per- SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor quarters moved out of the downtown haps pondering expanding their own Alexander Smith said last week he as will the administrative offices now buildings, will know there will be hopes the downtown redevelopment located in the municipal building. adequate parking for future residen- committee will approve the Phase 1 There is still no indication where tial and commercial tenants. Parking redevelopment plan at its September these functions will be moved, al- also will need to be provided else- meeting and that the township coun- though some have mentioned the pub- where so that businesses know there cil will then give its assent to the plan lic works property on Plainfield Av- is still adequate parking for their cus- at its meeting the following week, enue as a possible location, espe- tomers when the presently-available meaning developers can then be so- cially given the current discussions lots are closed off for construction. licited to submit actual proposals. with neighboring towns about a The mayor said this is a major reason At the committee’s meeting last shared-services arrangement for pub- why the downtown redevelopment Wednesday, the mayor laid out a time- lic works responsibilities. In recent will be done in stages. table for beginning the development months, the council also has discussed The final draft of the redevelop- of township-owned properties where in executive session the potential pur- ment plan, the details of which re- the municipal building, the firehouse, chase of property on the south side of main unknown, is expected to be com- the library and the adjacent public town that could be a site for a new pleted by mid-month, according to parking lots are now located. The municipal building. Leigh Fleming, a planner with Har- township’s first responders — the The mayor said parking will be bor Consultants, which is advising the redevelopment committee. Be- sides the written plan, she said she also is working on a visual presentation that will show how the downtown might look if all private and Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times public properties were fully devel- SWAT SQUAD...Members of the township SWAT team displayed their gear and spoke with residents at the National Night oped and how it would appear with Out celebration in Scotch Plains on August 7. only the public properties developed. This will help the committee see how open space fits in with the development, whether building heights are Union County to Hold Deer too high, whether setbacks are adequate and how the new buildings relate to existing ones. Hunt In Late Fall With Archers Mayor Smith said the third draft will be reviewed later this month by By PAUL J. PEYTON Park, Hawk Rise Sanctuary and Lin- latest deer hunt counts show 68 per township officials and by members of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times den Municipal Landfill in Linden, the square mile in the Watchung Reser- various subcommittees of the rede- COUNTY — Due to the signifi- Cushing Road Detention Basin in vation, 182 per square mile around velopment committee. At the cant increase in deer sightings Plainfield and Fanwood and the Hill- Lenape and Nomahegan Parks, 90 committee’s Wednesday, September throughout the county, the Union side portion of Elizabeth River Park. per square mile around Ashbrook 5 meeting, it is hoped that the plan is County Freeholders last Thursday According to an email to The Reservation and Oak Ridge Park, 53 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times approved and sent to the township approved a new deer hunt through the Leader from Mr. Zuber’s office, the per square mile in Hawk Rise Sanctu- DUNK A COP...Kids had the chance to send a police officer into the water at the council for consideration at its Tues- use of archery equipment. fall bow season runs from Saturday, ary and the Linden municipal land- dunk tank at the National Night Out celebration in Scotch Plains on August 7. day, September 11 meeting. If the Ron Zuber, director of parks and September 8 until Wednesday, Octo- fill, 183 per square mile in and around governing body does approve, the recreation, told The Westfield Leader ber 26, seven days a week during the the Cushing Road Detention Basin in mayor said, then Requests-for-Pro- that the archery hunt would be in afternoons. County parks in this pro- Plainfield and Fanwood, and 260 deer Rec. Commission Discusses posals can be solicited from develop- November and December after the gram will be Watchung Reservation, per square mile in Elizabeth River ers, who will use the plan and the leaves have fallen from trees. Lenape Park, Ash Brook Reserva- Park in Hillside. 24-Hour Soccer Event visual presentation to get “an idea The freeholders approved the 2018- tion, Oak Ridge Park, Passaic River Mr. Zuber said the goal of the deer what we’re looking for.” 2019 deer management plan for both Park, the Cushing Road Detention management program is to remove By MICHAEL BONACCORSO whistles being used throughout the The mayor said that, by the end of bow hunters as well as for those using Basin in Plainfield and Fanwood, and 130 deer from the Watchung Reser- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times night. All underage participants will the year, the goal is “to pick a devel- shotguns. The deer management plan the Hillside portion of Elizabeth River vation, 85 deer from Lenape and SCOTCH PLAINS — At Monday’s play soccer no later than midnight oper and establish a schedule for roll- includes Watchung Reservation, Park. Nomahegan, 100 deer from the recreation commission meeting, with the youngest age groups partici- ing it out in 2019.” He described the Nomahegan Park, Lenape Park, the The winter bow season, which runs Ashbrook Reservation and Oak Ridge Councilman Andrew Bondarowicz pating throughout the day and early present state of affairs as, “We’re Summit portion of Passaic River Park, from January 1 through February 16 Park, 16 deer from Passaic River Park discussed the Scotch Plains-Fanwood evenings. Mr. Bondarowicz said the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Ashbrook Reservation, Oak Ridge 2019, will include two days of morn- in Summit, 10 deer from Hawk Rise Soccer Association’s upcoming 24- event was moved up to early Septem- ing and afternoon shifts followed by Sanctuary and the Linden landfill, 25 hour soccer event. The “24 Hour Soc- ber to guarantee warmer weather. four days of afternoon shifts only. deer from the Cushing Road Deten- cer” will be held at the southside ball Mr. Bondarowicz said the 12 a.m. Township Clerk Lacina’s The winter bow hunts will be at tion Basin, and 25 deer from the Hill- field running from Friday, September to sun-rise time slot is often filled Passaic River Park, Cushing Road side section of Elizabeth River Park. 14 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Satur- with adult players who will partici- Plate of Duties Is Always Full Detention Basin and Elizabeth River “Hunting will be confined to the day, September 15. The event in- pate in various “pick-up games” Park. number of days and date ranges (as cludes soccer activities from children throughout the night. By FRED T. ROSSI cials, she makes up the agendas for The shotgun season runs January 7 reported above). The program will to adults. In other business, the development Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times each council session, makes certain through March 1, 2019 and will be not extend past those dates,” accord- “Last year’s event went so well, of a youth girl’s basketball traveling SCOTCH PLAINS – Those who all resolutions and ordinances are in held two days in morning and after- ing to the email. people said, ‘We can’t wait until next team through a P.A.L. and recreation attend township council meetings or proper form, ensures that all meet- noon shifts followed by six days of Per a question from Freeholder year,” Mr. Bondarowicz said. department partnership is in the early watch them on television see her ings are properly noticed to the pub- afternoon shifts. The shotgun deer Rebecca Williams, Director of Park “24-Hour Soccer” is a “community planning stages, stated Commissioner seated adjacent to the council dais, lic and writes up the official minutes hunt will encompass Watchung Res- Planning Dan Bernier said forest building” event which promotes ex- Colleen Gialanella. opening each meeting with the roll from each session for posterity. ervation, Lenape Park, Nomahegan ecologists recommend 20 deer per citement for the Scotch Plains “house Ms. Gialanella said the basketball call, reading aloud the text of ordi- “My life revolves around the meet- Park, Ash Brook Reservation, Oak square mile “for a healthy forest.” soccer league commencement,” stated league is organized through a volun- nances, marking down the votes of ing agendas,” she joked. The clerk Ridge Park, Hawk Rise Sanctuary But impacted forests like Union Mr. Bondarowicz. Though the event teer network. While the program is each council member and scribbling also is involved in making sure town- and Linden Municipal Landfill. County’s, he said, should be five deer is 24 hours in length, participants can proposed to be potentially overseen notes in her own shorthand as the ship bid documents and contracts are Per questioning from Freeholder per square mile. choose to be involved at specific times by P.A.L.; the recreation department meeting progresses. in proper order before they are acted Angel Estrada, Mr. Zuber said the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 throughout the 24 hours, stated Mr. can help oversee the girl’s travel pro- Bonnie Lacina has been the town- upon. In effect, she serves as “de Bondarowicz. gram development to assure it gets ship clerk since 2010, joining the facto town historian,” she said. “Last year we had at least 30 people the organizational resources needed municipal government after a 14-year While council meetings can stretch playing soccer at three in the morn- to launch, she said. stint as clerk in Metuchen. Speaking into the night at times, the busiest day ing,” Mr. Bondarowicz said. Commissioner Shawn Johnson said with The Scotch Plains-Fanwood of the year for the clerk is usually He said the event will observe he has coached various youth boys Times, she said she had studied inter- Election Day — and night. The clerk’s town noise ordinances with no CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 national politics in college, “but I office serves as the administrator of ended up in local government.” She elections in Scotch Plains, which in- was working for a councilwoman in cludes voter registration, answering Metuchen when the clerk’s job there questions about polling locations, opened up. She received her required making sure the voting is running certification as a registered munici- smoothly throughout the day and con- pal clerk from Rutgers University and ducting the unofficial count of the then ran what she called “a one-man votes after the polls have closed. show” in Metuchen. “That’s where I The clerk’s office also handles the learned the craft,” she noted. Ms. issuance of alcoholic beverage li- Lacina said the Scotch Plains posi- censes as well as licenses and permits tion appealed to her because of the for raffles, solicitors and dogs. It also opportunity to work in a larger town serves as the keeper of vital statistics, as well as to avoid the possibility that issuing marriage and death certifi- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Metuchen might be swallowed up in cates and, on those occasions where a THEATER ON THE GREEN...The S.T.A.R.S. community theater group pre- a state-mandated municipal consoli- baby is delivered either at home or sented the musical play, Newsies, to a big crowd last Friday evening at the Alan dation. perhaps in the back of a township Augustine Village Green in Scotch Plains. Ms. Lacina said there are probably police car, the periodic birth certifi- 30 different areas that her office is cate. PAGE INDEX responsible for. Chief among them is Ms. Lacina said the “most burden- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16 acting as secretary to the municipal some” function for the clerk’s office Editorial ...... 4-5, 15 Sports ...... 9-14 corporation if one sees the municipal is responding to the hundreds of re- Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-11 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times government as a large, multi-million- quests for documents made under the Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 BUSY CLERK’S OFFICE...Scotch Plains Township Clerk Bonnie Lacina, pic- dollar entity. With input from a vari- Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 tured left, consults with Melissa Sirchio and Assistant Clerk Melissa Pfeiffer. ety of departments and township offi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD Congratulations Sharon Steele to the Sherrie Natko WEST Sales Associate Broker Associate Top Listings Top Producers Top Sales C. 908.447.3579 of the Month! C. 908.303.8133

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Sports Arena located on Route 22 in “To that end, the contract should Springfield, approached the town set forth the presumption that the earlier this year to place an ice rink remaining time will be made avail- atop the basketball courts at Gumbert able for rental by all members of the Park, and subsequently the town coun- public, including any area hockey David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cil by a majority vote approved the teams, and shall not be reserved for DOWNTOWN BUSINESS...Darielle Walsh and Gene Jannotti, third from left, of concept. use by the consultant or its affiliated the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, meets with Horace Corbin, publisher of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and Jeff “We believe the lease, as revised, groups. The presumption under the Gruman, sales manager of The Leader/Times. ensures reasonable public access be- contract must be that the rink will be cause: (1) the town will retain ap- open to the general public with the proval over all scheduling and fees; town bearing responsibility to ensure (2) the lease requires the facility to be that scheduling of the facility does Cranford Forms Subcom. on open for general public skating for a not prevent reasonable public access. set number of hours; and (3) the lease This can be done most easily by pro- requires the remaining unallocated viding that, in addition to the times Garwood Housing Projects hours to be made available to the identified for general public skating, By ZOE RADER public for its action. “People get it. public on a rental or reservation ba- the rink will be made generally avail- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times We have to identify the issues and sis, and, we believe, provides suffi- able and open to the public unless CRANFORD — The township com- work with Garwood,” she said. cient flexibility for additional open otherwise reserved (as approved by mittee announced at its workshop Along with this action, the town- public skating should the demand the town) during the times of opera- Courtesy Eric Wigginton meeting Monday that they are estab- ship committee also gave the go-ahead arise,” Sean Moriarty, regulatory of- tion set forth in therein,” the email LEADER AT THE ARCH...Thatcher Wigginton, 9, and Scarlett Wigginton, 7, of lishing a subcommittee to evaluate the to a proposed off-site improvement ficer for the state’s Green Acres Pro- continues. Clark, N.J. took The Westfield Leader to the St. Louis Gateway Arch, seen here North and South Avenue redevelop- and fees ordinance that was brought gram, wrote in a letter. In regards to the town being com- from the Martin Memorial Park overlook in East St. Louis, Illinois. ment projects in neighboring Garwood. to them Monday night. The town had revised the lease in pensated for the use of the space, the A 298-unit apartment complex is The ordinance would require ap- response to the Green Acres require- “Green Acres Rules require that the proposed along with a second 72-unit plications of a larger-scale, such as ment to reflect that costs associated contract provide ‘sufficient compen- structure for the former abandoned the North and South Avenue redevel- with the consultant’s obligation to sation’ to the town for use of the Recreation Commission industrial properties of Casale Sheet opment, to pay for any extraneous restore the property to its original parkland. The contract recites com- Metal and Petro Plastics on South cost that may arise during their project condition are “part of the consultant’s pensation as the receipt of approxi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Avenue while 124 apartments are that the township usually must cover. cost vis-à-vis the net profit split. mately $40,000 in park improvements basketball travel teams and would be Mr. Akins said the event will in- planned for the former Paperboard The ordinance would not govern This is separate and apart from the as well as 50 percent of the willing to provide insight to the girl’s volve participation fees being waived. property on North Avenue. communities in Cranford’s shared $40,000 in permanent improvements consultant’s net proceeds. We believe volunteer coaches and representatives He said discussions have been held The purpose of the bipartisan sub- services program and current appli- being provided by the consultant,” this compensation is sufficient for the on the recreation commission’s be- with the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- committee will be to provide a formal cations that have already been ap- Town Attorney Thomas Jardim stated approximately eight-month initial half to assure the girl’s program can tary Club to raise any funds needed to analysis of issues that the redevelop- proved won’t be affected. With the in an email to Mr. Moriarty dated term of the contract, however, we do launch successfully. launch the event. ment may cause, said Deputy Mayor committee’s unanimous nod of ap- July 25. reserve the right to review the suffi- Recreation and Parks Director DJ On Commissioner Deanna Dell Ann Dooley, who serves as commis- proval, more specifics as to what types In an earlier email to the town, ciency of the actual compensation Salvante said he would like to see a Bene’s request, the commission will sioner of engineering and zoning on of applications — whether they are dated July 19, Mr. Moriarty had told received by the town, particularly its similar guiding rule as in place in discuss a process for the Alan Augus- the township committee. commercial or strictly for residential the town any renewals of the lease share of net profits, when determin- P.A.L. travel baseball teams, which tine Village Green to be permitted for Ms. Dooley said the committee has — will be smoothed out before the must be approved by the New Jersey ing whether to approve any subse- states that any Scotch Plains’ travel private use. Ms. Dell Bene said she received a good response from the ordinance is enacted. Department of Environmental Pro- quent renewal of the contract,” the basketball participant must partici- was disappointed a business such as Other meeting business transacted tection (DEP) and that the contract, email states. pate in 80 percent of the “house Duke’s Pet Den could not use the Turnamian Drops Monday night included an update on which is to expire March 31, 2019, Any payments to the town from the league” season. space to celebrate their one-year an- a Federal Emergency Management cannot be renewed for more than five consultant’s net proceeds are to go Ms. Gialanella said the girls’ bas- niversary. Bid for BOE Seat Agency (FEMA) grant Cranford had additional seasons, under Green Acres towards the operation, maintenance, ketball travel team development The Alan Augustine space can be CRANFORD — Erin Turnamian applied for. The purpose of the grant rules. and/or capital expenses related to would promote opportunities for new considered “underutilized” when con- has dropped her bid for a one-year is to continue elevating homes in the The ice skating rink, under the lease, Gumbert Park and/or other Green players, while fostering a competi- sidering the possible revenue gener- unexpired term on the Cranford Board township that are particularly vulner- is to be made available to the general Acre-funded parks within the town, tive environment for skilled or very ated from a permitting process for of Education. That leaves Brian T. able to floods and have repeatedly public for approximately 220 hours. the lease states. interested competitors. “appropriate community-involved” McCarthy as the lone candidate for sustained damages during floods. Green Acres had told the town the use To date, the town has not yet ex- Ms. Gialanella said teams not in- events, Ms. Dell Bene stated. the seat left vacant by the resignation The township committee stated for the balance of the anticipated 820 ecuted a lease agreement with Mr. volving volunteers such as private Ms. Dell Bene said Duke’s Pet of Catherine Sheridan, whose family that they were on the right track and to 850 available hours of ice time is to Anderson. travel teams are costly for parents and Den ownership acknowledged the has moved out of state. The deadline close to getting the money — $1.7 exclusive in-nature. space would have been excellent for to file for the one-year seat is Tues- million, which would elevate about The commission approved the an interactive event involving town- day, September 4. six Cranford homes. Mayor Thomas Scotch Plains Chess Club to hold quar- ship residents. Recreation Commis- Incumbents William B. Hulse and H. Hannen Jr. said his biggest con- terly chess tournaments at the Shady sion Chairman Mike Walsh said to Maria Loikith and newcomer Terry cern was ironing out how the funded Rest Clubhouse at the Scotch Hills Golf whom and what specific events the Darling are running for the three full- projects will be organized and coor- Course. Recreation Commissioner space will be available will be fur- term seats. Terms are for three years. dinated once the grant is received. Alfonse Akins said he will remain as a ther discussed. Chess Club supporter and believes the quarterly events will help promote more children getting involved in chess as an County Deer Hunt extracurricular activity. Redevelopment CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He said a tentative tournament CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 date has not been decided, but “The county has been progressive in Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, will be announced once tourna- around the far turn and heading for controlling the population for various New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, ment specifics have been final- the home stretch,” with the council’s reasons,” he noted, saying the safety of Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, ized. The event will run through- September 11 meeting being “the fin- county residents is “first and foremost” Springfield, Summit, Union and out an entire day involving many ish line.” The township redevelop- as the overpopulation of deer can cause Westfield. This year’s awards will participants. ment coordinator, Thomas Strowe, accidents when they run in the streets cover the cost of children’s program- “I hope some of these young people put it more succinctly, repeating one and create hazards in neighborhoods as ming including Mad Science and other can teach me a move or two,” re- of his favorite lines to wrap up the well as damage to shrubs. STEM (Science, Technology, Engi- sponded Commissioner Johnson. August 8 meeting: “It’s happening.” Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “What we were doing for many neering and Math) topics as well as CATCHING UP...Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) meets with years was working very well in stabi- arts enrichment, new books and com- Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) at the Union County Republican lizing the population...(With) the in- puter equipment, games and activi- Committee annual summer barbecue held Monday night at the home of County crease the last couple of years, I think ties, SAT prep and more, according to GOP Chairman Glenn Mortimer in Mountainside. Also attending the event was it is time to be a little more aggressive a county press release. U.S. Senate candidate Bob Hugin. Township Clerk and I think that’s what this county is Locally, Scotch Plains Public Li- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 doing,” Freeholder Al Mirabella said. brary Director Michelle Willis said at “I think we will be in a better position last week’s meeting the library will use She said the paperwork involved in OPRA requests can be satisfied via e- to protect our residents and I’m glad the grant for purchasing cooking equip- filling those requests — most of which mail versus printing out paper copies. we are moving forward.” ment that will be used to teach kids come from the building department Research of all types has been made Freeholder Angel Estrada said add- about food, nutrition and cooking. and are related to real estate transac- a lot easier thanks to online sources. ing the archery component “may make Westfield Memorial Library Di- tions — used to fill about half of a file The council earmarked money ear- more sense” in reducing the deer rector Phil Israel said the library cabinet annually. Now, with the num- lier this year to digitize the mountains population in some county parks. will use the funding for its Krayon ber of OPRA requests increasing by of paperwork accumulated by the In other business, the board passed Kiosk, an educational iPad. He said several hundred each year, the clerk township building department, and a resolution congratulating Board of when purchased with the previous anticipates filling two full filing cabi- Ms. Lacina is hopeful that her office Elections Administrator Dennis county grant, the library found that nets by year’s end. She said an added will soon be similarly digitized and Kobitz on his retirement from the kids stopped using the educational stress is having to comply with the cleared of a great deal of its own county after 33 years. computers because they liked the OPRA requests within the statutory paperwork. At the start of the meeting, the iPad so much. He said as a result the seven days or else risk being cited by She echoed the response given by board handed out checks totaling library will be “retiring” the com- state officials. her predecessor when asked what is $74,658 in grants to 20 public librar- puters. Technology has helped ease some the best part of her job. “Dealing ies in the county as funded through Garwood Public Library Director of her office’s workload and her staff’s with the people,” she replied, as the Kids Recreation Trust Fund. Maryanne Duffy said the library will time spent on various tasks, Ms. had former clerk Barbara Riepe Each of the 20 municipalities with use the grant to support its Museum Lacina said. Almost all of her office’s when asked by The Times upon her a public library applied for a 2018 Pass program and after-school Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dealings with state agencies are done retirement in 2010. “There are great Library Grant and received an award STEM program. Fanwood will use TALKING POLITICS...Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bob Hugin, left, meets online and, instead of manually typ- people in town,” Ms. Lacina said, of $3,750. Those are: Berkeley the grant for its digital platform of with Mountainside Councilman Rene Dierkes, center, and Richard Fortunato of ing out marriage certificates, it is all singling out the “volunteers who Heights, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, children’s books and Girls Who Code Scotch Plains at the Union County GOP Committee barbecue held Monday night done on a computer and printed on give up their time to make the town Fanwood, Garwood, Hillside, books. at the home of GOP County Chairman Glenn Mortimer in Mountainside. formatted back certificates. Many better.” The Leader/Times Website Provides Robust Features to Assist You! Subscribe to Our Papers Place a Classified Ad Submit a Wedding Announcement Goleader.com Change Your Address Post Community News Search Past Editions Submit a Paid Bulletin List Your Organization Place a Legal Notice OPEN Publish a Photo Place an Obituary Notice Search Our Video Library 24 HOURS Page 2 Thursday, August 16, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Clerk Warns of Bill Signed Allowing Prof. Document Fee Scam Out-of-State Licenses in NJ COUNTY – Union County Clerk Zillow.” TRENTON — Governor Phil als who are displaced from their home Joanne Rajoppi advises county resi- Property records prior to 1977 are Murphy has signed legislation spon- following a natural disaster or other dents to be aware that they can access kept in book form. Persons seeking sored by Senate Minority Leader Tom catastrophic event. The law also clari- certain types of property information records of pre-1977 property trans- Kean Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) to allow fies that “state” includes Puerto Rico, free of charge through the County actions can visit the County Clerk’s out-of-state workers who have suf- Washington D.C., and any other U.S. Clerk’s website on a 24/7 basis, or by office in Elizabeth to search the books, fered through a catastrophic event or territory. calling or visiting the County Clerk’s with the assistance of County Clerk natural disaster to use their profes- Under the law, those who were offices in Elizabeth and Westfield staff if needed. sional licenses in New Jersey. impacted by a natural disaster or cata- during regular business hours. Ms. Rajoppi also advised Union “We need to do more to attract strophic event after August 1, 2017, “There is no need to pay a third County residents to avoid property highly-trained professionals to New will have one year from the bill’s party for information that my office fraud committed in their name by Jersey. Forcing someone to reapply August 10, 2018 signing to provide makes available free of charge online, signing up for the Property Fraud for a license they already have is an the required documentation neces- at your convenience,” said Ms. Alert system. This free, online ser- unnecessary barrier to employment, sary to ensure the applicant’s license Rajoppi. “If you need assistance as- vice that sends an automatic alert Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union particularly for innovative entrepre- can be used when they relocate to sessing this online public informa- when a Union County property BIG BROTHER...Union County Sheriff’s Investigator Christopher Zamanski, neurs and people who are self-em- New Jersey. tion, my professional staff will help document is filed in the subscriber’s pictured third from left in front row, is congratulated upon being named “Big of ployed. That’s exactly the kind of “We pushed for this legislation fol- you by phone or in person – also free name. the Year” by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson and Union Counties. worker we want to move here. Let’s lowing Hurricane Maria, which was of charge.” Union County residents can also Pictured, from left to right, are: front row, Michele Williers and Gabrielle Lasko not drive them away,” Senator Kean devastating for the people of Puerto In particular, Ms. Rajoppi drew increase their awareness of fraud and from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Freeholder Al Mirabella, Sheriff Peter Corvelli; said. “Allowing these folks to use an Rico, Texas and Florida,” Senator back row, Union County Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados and Freeholder attention to a recently circulated other consumer issues by subscribing Chris Hudak. out-of-state license in New Jersey is a Kean explained. “This law will aid mailer in which a company advertises to real-time alerts through the Anti- commonsense way to grow our these storm survivors, and all those a fee of $79 to provide clients with a Fraud Toolkit, an information hub economy, and it’s something that many who relocate to New Jersey to re- property’s transaction history. hosted by the New Jersey Division of other states already do. I look for- cover and rebuild their lives. We’ll “Any person with access to a com- Consumer Affairs. Asw. Munoz Seeks Answers ward to seeing the positive impact of never forget the generous outpouring puter can get a transaction history To report a possible fraud or scam, this legislation for years to come.” of support we received from other free of charge through the ‘Property Union County residents can file a Sen. Kean’s bipartisan legislation, states after Superstorm Sandy. Now Search’ link on my website, at their complaint online with the Union From NJT on Cancellations A-1531/S-522, will provide a stream- it’s our turn. We are grateful to have convenience, for property recorded County Department of Consumer SUMMIT – Assemblywoman uled, issues surrounding a shortage of lined reciprocity process for out-of- qualified professionals contributing after 1977,” said Ms. Rajoppi. “In Affairs online at ucnj.org/public- Nancy Munoz (R-21st, Summit) has locomotive engineers, ticket collec- state professional and occupational to our economy, and we’ll gladly addition, for those interested in safety or call (908) 654-9840. sent a letter and a series of questions tion during outages and delays, and licensing, specifically for profession- welcome them to our beautiful state.” schools, demographics and other de- For all Union County Clerk pro- to NJ Transit Executive Director the current status of implementing tails, that information is available for grams and services visit online at Kevin Corbett about the agencies positive train control. free, in user-friendly formats, through ucnj.org/county-clerk or call (908) chronic train cancellations and de- Asw. Munoz also sent copies of the Registration Opens for online real estate companies like 527-4787. lays. letter to Governor Phil Murphy, Lieu- Mr. Corbett is expected to testify tenant Governor Sheila Oliver, Trans- about NJ Transit’s recent troubles portation Commissioner Diane 5k ‘Run For Everyone’ before a joint legislative hearing with Guiterrez-Scaccetti, state Treasurer WESTFIELD — The Westfield pendence by developing basic life County Residents Advised the state Assembly and Senate trans- Elizabeth Muoio, and NJ Transit Area YMCA has announced that skills such as personal care, safety, portation committees on Thursday, board members. registration is now open to run, housekeeping and interacting in the August 16 in Trenton. walk, roll, sponsor or volunteer at community. On Mosquito Control “The incessant cancellations and the 5K Run for Everyone. The “The Dragonfly class partici- COUNTY – Union County offi- To avoid mosquito bites residents delays occurring daily are a great Murphy Signs Bill to event will be held Sunday, Sep- pants are already training for the cials remind residents and visitors to are advised to use EPA-registered concern,” wrote Asw. Munoz. “There tember 16 at 9:30 a.m. and sup- 5K. Everyone is very excited and continue taking steps to protect them- insect repellants and to follow all are several questions that must be Increase Access to ports special needs programs at looking forward to improving over selves from mosquito bites and help instructions on the label carefully. answered to paint a full picture of the the Y. last year,” said Westfield Area Y reduce the mosquito population. Another effective precaution is to wear challenges NJ Transit faces and the Mail-in-Ballots The start and finish for the 5K Run Special Needs Coordinator Jill Officials with the New Jersey State long, light-colored clothing when out- possible solutions that will again make TRENTON– Legislation making for Everyone will be in front of the Koerber. Department of Health expect that doors. Exposure can also be reduced by your organization the envy of our voting by mail in the Garden State Main Y Facility at 220 Clark Street. Businesses and individuals are in- there may be an uptick in the number avoiding time outdoors at dusk and dawn, nation.” easier was signed into law Friday by Awards will be given to overall and vited to sponsor, volunteer or partici- of mosquito sampling sites statewide when mosquitoes are most active. She said commuters were already Governor Phil Murphy. age group winners. Participants will pate with friends, family or cowork- that test positive for West Nile Virus The Union County Bureau of Mos- dealing with a reduced schedule to Voters are now allowed to apply for have a chance to win prizes and re- ers. For details and registration, visit due to unusually wet conditions that quito Control regularly inspects and accommodate installation of positive a vote-by-mail ballot when register- freshments will be served. New this www.westfieldynj.org, the Westfield enable mosquitos to breed. tests for mosquitoes throughout the train control, a required safety sys- ing to vote. Voters who apply for year, a free Kids Run will be held at Area YMCA Welcome Center at 220 Mosquitoes breed in stagnant wa- county and conducts spraying opera- tem, when the agency abruptly can- vote-by-mail ballots will receive mail- 9:15 a.m. from Roosevelt Intermedi- Clark Street, Westfield, or call (908) ter. Even an area as small as a bottle tions as needed. The county’s first celled trains nearly every day over in-ballots for every future election ate School to the Main Y. Open to 301-9622. cap can become a breeding area. Mosquito Control Commission was the past week. unless they are deemed inactive, re- kids age 8 and under, all participants County to Dedicate To help reduce breeding opportuni- established over 100 years ago and is At a Transit board meeting on Au- quest to not receive vote-by-mail bal- will receive a ribbon. Registration is ties, residents and businesses are ad- the second oldest in the nation. gust 8, Ms. Munoz conveyed com- lots, or are removed from the voter required. Park-Madison Bld. vised to check their property regularly Mosquito infestations can be re- muters’ desperation while seeking rolls. Those who voted by mail in the Initial proceeds of the run estab- for water collecting in outdoor equip- ported by calling the Union County answers about why every train can- 2016 election will be automatically lished the Dragonfly Program, which After Gerald Green ment, children’s toys and playsets, and Mosquito Hotline at (908) 654-9834 cellation or delay has been announced enrolled as well. Voters still retain the offers physical, recreational and so- ELIZABETH — The Union garden ornaments including flower during business hours. County inspec- at the last minute. She said commut- option of voting by mail for a single cial programs for young adults with County Board of Chosen Freeholders pots, buckets, recycling containers, tors will examine the property and ers deserve better. election. special needs for free or at minimal and the Union County Improvement grills, wheelbarrows and tarpaulins. provide guidance on eliminating breed- “When New Jersey Transit fails All vote-by-mail ballots will be cost and enabled the Y to hire a Authority will rename the Park-Madi- Unused pools, fountains and orna- ing sites. If necessary, the inspectors to plan, everyone’s plans suffer,” accepted up to 48 hours after the polls Certified Therapeutic Recreation son Building in Plainfield for the late mental ponds should be drained and will also survey the surrounding area. the lawmaker told board members. close if the ballot is postmarked on Specialist (CTRS) to oversee these Assemblyman Gerald B. Green. covered. Water in birdbaths should “And the problems ripple through the day of, or the day before the programs and develop new ones. Last The building will be renamed as be refreshed daily, and gutters should the day; from businesses opening election. Deadlines for the certifica- year’s proceeds helped expand Drag- Gerald B. Green Plaza during a dedi- be checked regularly. late, meetings being cancelled and tion of election will be pushed by two onfly by offering a class for teens and cation ceremony on Saturday, Sep- Discarded tires, litter and other children being left at day care af- days to reflect this change. supporting the Y’s summer Inclusion tember 8 at 10 a.m. The building is debris should be removed from the ter hours. It upends their entire This law takes effect immediately. Camp program for children with spe- located at 200 West Second Street property as they can hold small lives.” cial needs entering grades K to grade in Plainfield. Family members, as amounts of stagnant water. Asw. Munoz included detailed ADS PLACED IN 6. well as federal, state, Union County Additional guidance for property questions in her letter, and asked that This year’s proceeds will continue and municipal officials will be on owners is available through the New Mr. Corbett be prepared to answer THE LEADER/TIMES to support Dragonfly and Inclusion hand to celebrate the life of Mr. Jersey Department of Environmental them during Thursday’s hearing. The BRING RESULTS Camp while helping launch a new Green, who served a 26-year career Protection at nj.gov/dep/mosquito/ questions focused on why trains are program for young adults with spe- as a state legislator and six years as owners.htm. cancelled minutes before being sched- cial needs that works toward inde- a county freeholder. Those who want to attend are asked The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski to fill out the RSVP form at ucnj.org/ Presents greenplaza. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 16, 2018 Page 3 NJPBA, NJFMBA Respond NJ Divided Over Benefits of To Call To Reinstate Cap Fluoridated Water WOODBRIDGE/RAHWAY – for ‘the good old days’ when it was STATE — New Jersey’s public New Jersey, at 11.7 percent. Neigh- New Jersey State Policemen’s Be- standard practice to duck the respon- drinking water ranks among the low- boring states are much closer to the nevolent Association President sibility of leadership and demonize est in the country when it comes to national average: 71 percent of New Patrick Colligan and New Jersey State our members. The County Executive fluoridation, and based on public at- Yorkers drink fluoridated water, Firefighters Mutual Benevolent As- should change his party affiliation. titudes, a sizable number of Garden along with 55 percent of Pennsyl- sociation President Ed Donnelly has Democrats believe in collective bar- State residents believe this is a good vanians and 87 percent of Delaware released the following statement re- gaining. His endorsed governor is thing. residents. sponding to Essex County Executive gone and his rhetoric and failed The most recent statewide survey New Jerseyans are now less likely Joseph DiVincenzo’s call to reinstate agenda left with him. from the Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- to receive fluoridated water than in former Governor Christie’s 2-percent “Mayors and business administra- sity Poll (FDU) finds that a third (34 the past: as recently as 2006, the arbitration cap. tors should bargain with law enforce- percent) say that adding fluoride to CDC said that 22.6 percent of New “It is disturbing to see that just a ment and firefighters at the local level. water does more harm than good. Jersey residents had access to fluori- few short months after the lapse of Salary increases are consistent with Forty-eight percent believe otherwise, dated, a figure more than 50 percent Governor Christie’s 2-percent arbi- pre-arbitration cap numbers. Time and and say that adding fluoride to water higher than the current rate of 14.6 tration cap we already have a public again our members have sacrificed, is a good thing. percent. official calling for its reinstatement. including when our Local’s conceded LANCE MEETS WITH YMCA...Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, Westfield) “There have been multiple attempts In general, Democrats (54 per- None of the data has changed and it millions in savings to cut longevity, welcomed a delegation from the Union County YWCA to his Westfield District to require fluoridation in New Jersey cent) are more likely to think that remains as true as it was when Gover- lower salaries and add more steps to Office last week for a meeting on federal issues. Mr. Lance and the group have over the past few years, and they’ve adding fluoride to water is a good nor Christie was using the bully pul- reach top pay. We fought for every worked together before to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, which all failed,” said Dan Cassino, profes- idea than Republicans (46 percent) provides critical support and funding for anti-domestic violence efforts. Mr. pit to outline his false narratives that inch against Governor Christie and Lance is pictured with Kathryn Lynch of Cranford, Janice Lilien of Parlin and sor of political science and an FDU or political independents (42 per- arbitration caps can control or reduce his cronies when they tried to cast our Lillian Ribeiro of Newark. Poll analyst. “But if the public is this cent). College educated New property taxes. members as the villains while they skeptical about the benefits of fluori- Jerseyans are also more likely to “Of course, County Executive underfunded their obligations and dation, it’s easy to see why it hasn’t support adding fluoride: 54 percent DiVincenzo was among the chief took advantage of the state’s pension Kean Responds to Economic happened.” of those with a college education cheerleaders for former Governor system and we will continue to en- According to the Centers for Dis- support adding fluoride, compared Christie from the very first day of his gage in that fight every day if it once ease Control (CDC), only 14.6 per- with 42 percent who didn’t graduate Administration, so it comes as no again becomes necessary.” Panel’s Recommendations cent of New Jersey residents cur- from college. surprise that he would be pining away rently live in areas where fluoride is The Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- TRENTON — Senate Minority Leader and to look at the efficiencies of county added to the water to bring the level sity Poll was conducted by landline Tom Kean (R-21st, Westield) issued the and local governments. of fluoride up to those recommended and cellular telephone between May following statement in response to the “I’m confident that we can work by the CDC. Overall, 67 percent of 16 to May 21, 2018 of 926 adults in NJ Division of Fire Safety recommendations issued by the Economic together in a bipartisan fashion on Americans receive fluoridated wa- New Jersey aged 18 and older. The and Fiscal Policy Group: many of these reforms for the better- ter: only Hawaii has a lower percent sampling has an error of +/- 3.5 per- “I’m glad that the bipartisan Eco- ment of the people of New Jersey.” of residents receiving fluoride than centage points. Warns of Flooding Hazards nomic and Fiscal Policy Group has TRENTON – The New Jersey De- weight of their vehicle would keep recognized the serious long-term fis- partment of Community Affairs’ Divi- them anchored. However, aircraft cal challenges that Senate Republi- sion of Fire Safety is issuing a reminder carriers weighing nearly 100 thou- cans have fought for years to resolve to adhere to flooding advisories during sand tons float. Vehicles, like ships, for New Jersey taxpayers. The mem- severe weather. Recent storms have are no different because of buoyancy. bers of our caucus have long champi- resulted in an increased danger of flood- Mr. Mikutsky notes some things to oned legislative initiatives that are ing, especially flash flooding which keep in mind the next time there is a similar to many of the group’s recom- occurs because of heavy rain associ- sudden downpour: two feet of rush- mendations, including my proposals ated with a sudden downpour. ing water can carry away most ve- to create a new tax deduction for The Division cautions both motor- hicles including SUVs and pickups; charitable contributions to the non- ists and pedestrians of the dangers asso- just a foot of water will float most profits that serve our communities ciated with flooding. People often un- other vehicles, and six inches of wa- derestimate the force and power of ter will reach the bottom of most Pallone Announces Fed water. Failing to evacuate flooded ar- vehicles causing loss of control and eas, entering waters, or remaining in the possible stalling. Grants for Rutgers area after a flood has passed can result WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congress- in injury or death. Each year, more Joint Hearing to Be man Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th, Long deaths occur due to flooding than from Branch) has announced that Rutgers any other storm-related hazard. Often Held on NJ Transit University has been awarded two the state corps of fire-rescue personnel TRENTON – The Assembly Trans- National Science Foundation (NSF) conduct emergency aid to evacuate resi- portation and Independent Authori- grants totaling more than $2,400,000. dents threatened by flooding. ties Committee Chairman Daniel The projects are: “Integrating Com- “As little as six inches of fast mov- Benson will join with the Senate putational Thinking in Mathematics ing water is enough to knock down an Transportation Committee on Thurs- and Science High School Teacher adult,” notes Richard Mikutsky, di- day, August 16 to receive testimony Professional Development” – rector of the New Jersey Division of and discuss the recent closures, can- $2,276,369, and “EAGER: Under- Fire Safety and Acting State Fire cellations, and delays afflicting NJ standing the Dynamics of Past, Marshal. Transit riders. Present, and Future Climates on Jim Lowney/County of Union Mr. Mikutsky added that over half The joint hearing will be held on Subseasonal to Multidecadal REVITALIZATION OF TRAIL...Elizabeth and Union County officials cut the ribon to mark the opening of the Phase II of all flood-related drownings occur Thursday, August 16 in the State House of the Elizabeth River Trail. Pictured, from left to right, are: Alane McCahey of the Gateway Family YMCA, Elizabeth City Timescales Based on Operator-Theo- Council members Patricia Perkins-Auguste and Frank Mazza, Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados, Elizabeth Mayor J. because a driver attempted to ne- Annex in Trenton. The hearing will retic Techniques for Dynamical Sys- Christian Bollwage, Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski, Angela R. Garretson and Chris Hudak, City Councilman Manny gotiate flood waters, believing the begin at 10:30 in Committee Room 4. tems,” – $164,162. Grova, and Groundwork Elizabeth Executive Director Jonathan Phillips. 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rwjbh.org/medicalgroup Page 4 Thursday, August 16, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Several Questions Exist in Town About DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Trash Pickup Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Dear Councilman Contract, tract Since writing this original letter I’ve Thanks so much for your email. I’m rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey received an update from The Westfield happy to have the opportunity to an- sharp enough to discern this deception of Leader. I’ve also thought about this mat- swer questions about the Green Team’s diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 ter a bit more. I would like to consolidate recent proposal to the Board of Health. some of my questions/concerns. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 First, and most importantly, please vidual. If you get three – word expert. If First; The Westfield Leader responded keep in mind that the purpose behind POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at to a copy of my letter to you and Mr. you get all four – You must have a lot of the Green Team’s request is to allow free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 LoGrippo and stated: “There was an error in our story in one households the option of selecting once All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. paragraph. The Board of Health Chair a week garbage pick-up if it’s right for come from the board game Diction told me there appears to be a discrepancy them. I’ve heard from residents who Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman between board of health and town codes. are empty-nesters or seniors, for ex- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER ample, that they don’t need garbage Answers to last week’s arcane words. Town Code says one time per week re- 1. Amblosis – Abortion or miscarriage Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo quired while health code says two times pick-up twice a week because they COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Tribadism – Lesbianism week. So health board was asked if there barely fill up one garbage can all-week 3. Deduit – Delight; sport Christina M. Hinke Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly is a health reason for two times per week.” long. So, this request is designed to 4. Trepha – Food that is not kosher EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS BUT that now begs another question. help provide these residents with op- Does Board of Health rule (trump) town tions and save them money. It also has INTIMA SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe code? Why do the two regulations dis- the added benefit of reducing environ- 1. The innermost layer of the wall of an agree? Shouldn’t there be some coordi- artery One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 mental pollution by reducing the num- nation? ber of garbage truck on our streets. 2. Refined; reserved However, I still have some ambiguity As you correctly point out, there’s 3. A nerve cell connected with other and concerns regarding trash pick-ups. some confusion about the current code nerve cells SP-F Banners Will Honor Legacies After addressing the above I would like regarding trash pick-up. The town code 4. A private place where conversation you to respond and clarify the following: requires residential garbage pick-up at is permitted Second: You are also quoted indicat- least once a week while the Board of SBIRRO ing that the proposal by the Green Team 1. In India, a disciple or novice was initiated in an effort to reduce Health requires a minimum of twice 2. A member of the police force in Italy Of All Our ‘Hometown Heroes’ Westfield’s total waste output (my para- weekly. Since the Board of Health over- 3. A male fish during breeding time phrasing). I fail to understand how this sees enforcement of residential gar- 4. A tanner of pelts or animal skins Neighboring communities Scotch Plains and nial anniversary of the end of World War I, which will reduce total output. A family pre- bage pick-up, their guidelines take pre- PRINK Fanwood recently announced the inauguration of a American troops had entered one year earlier, and sumably has the same amount of garbage cedence. I do think the two rules should 1. To wrinkle, crinkle program entitled “Hometown Heroes,” conducted which formally concluded with the Armistice be- weather it is picked up once per week or be in sync with each other and hope to 2. Pure; fresh twice per week. Where is the reduction? accomplish this if the Board of Health 3. To dress for show in partnership with St. Bartholomew the Apostle tween Germany and the Allied nations signed on Third: Ms. Avallone seems to indicate revises its guideline to allow once a 4. To please Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains, American November 11, 1918. Our country additionally is a way to mitigate potential “overflow” of week garbage pick-up. SONSY Legion Post 209 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post commemorating the 65th anniversary this year of the garbage would be for residents to get In terms of total waste output, you’re 1. Having wits; sense; understanding larger containers. (Note: she also cor- right – just changing the minimum re- 2. Gaudy and superficial 10122. It calls for the main streets of the two towns ceasing of hostilities in the Korean War, an obser- rectly states, in my humble opinion, that quired weekly pick-up isn’t likely to 3. Concise; brief; to the point to be decorated with banners saluting living and vance made particularly poignant with the return picking up garbage weekly can lead to change the amount of trash. Please note 4. Lucky, pleasing deceased veterans from Scotch Plains and Fanwood, earlier this month from North Korea of what are “mustering smell” throughout the neigh- that this rationale was not included in borhood. I can attest to that since I have as well as active-duty military, on Memorial Day and believed to be the remains of 55 United States troops the proposal that the Green Team sub- Letters to a dog and put her waste in my garbage. In mitted to the Board of Health. How- Veterans Day. either killed during that war or since classified as a few days the odor is significant). Who is ever, the Green Team supports this goal the Editor This initiative is one we wholeheartedly endorse missing in action. While the identification process paying for larger waste cans, the con- and is focused on other initiatives to sumer? and one we hope will generate strong response from will take time, these Americans and their families Fourth: If a resident goes to having a accomplish this including the recent To All Our Loyal the public, perhaps to be emulated in surrounding are finally getting the homecoming they so richly pickup of once per week have you all launch of the Curb My Clutter recycling service as well as the addition of Customers/Friends municipalities as well. The towns comprising our deserve. We hope even more long-lost heroes will thought about the impact on each residents garbage bill? Will it be reduced? mattress/toy/battery/fluorescent bulb With sad hearts, we the family of local readership area have extensive and enduring eventually be brought home as well. Again, presumably the same amount of recycling at the Conservation Center. “Pete the Barber” of Central Barber ties to our nation’s military history dating to the Further information on the “Hometown Heroes” garbage would be generated by a house- I would agree that a larger garbage Shop in Westfield, would like to let Revolutionary War, and for generations have seen program, including eligibility, additional criteria hold, but savings to the consumer would container would minimize the poten- you know that Pete died on July 31, or could be achieved by having less costs tial overflow of garbage. But the Green 2018. sons and daughters deployed across the globe in and an application, can be found at fanwoodnj.org or to the contractor since he will only pickup Team’s request does not require resi- Over the past 56 years of serving defense of freedom. Here in their hometowns, their scotchplainsnj.gov. Applications must be submitted once per week. Ms. Talmont indicates the dents to change their garbage container family, friends, and the community, names are inscribed for posterity in granite, memo- by Monday, September 10. Green Team’s suggestion allows for flex- size. It is up to each resident to decide we can’t tell you how much we appre- ibility as those residents who do not cre- the size of garbage container they want ciate your loyalty and friendship to rialized with street signs and flagstaffs, and honored We encourage members of the community to take ate as much waste do not have to pay for to use as well as the number of garbage in the hearts and memories of their loved ones. advantage of this offer, as we believe these banners disposal services they do not use. I am a Pete. He has cut the hair of many containers they use. family generations and because of Funded through private donations, with no fee will serve as important reminders of the service and single resident who does not generate as As for the environmental impacts, much waste as a larger family. Several that, his business flourished. I’m sure charged to participants, “Hometown Heroes” ban- sacrifice of all our fellow Americans — family we believe there could be significant years ago I called my garbage disposal positive benefits with this change. Gar- that you have a fond memory or two ners will further preserve the legacies of our military members and friends, colleagues and classmates, company and mentioned I did not gener- bage trucks emit a lot of pollution – in to remember him by, or even recall a members. neighbors and those we’ve never even met — who ate a lot of waste and would they consider funny joke that he told you. lowering my bill. They reviewed the mat- fact, EPA studies show they are double The current year is a highly significant milestone courageously answered the call on behalf of free- that of a pick-up truck for example – He loved going to work every day, ter, agreed, and lowered my monthly bill. even up until a few weeks ago. Unfor- for the United States armed forces. It is the centen- dom everywhere, and continue to do so today. Fifth: The article also quotes Ms. and this pollution is made worse when Talmont says the suggestion is “progres- garbage trucks idle in front of someone’s tunately, his illness caught up with sive” regarding environmental conscien- house when picking up garbage in the him quickly, he fought a good battle, tiousness. I guess I’m not “up-to-date” backyard. Plus, garbage trucks typi- but lost. He peacefully left us with his Why Do We Need to Move with my environmental knowledge. Please cally get only three miles per gallon, so entire family by his side at the age of explain how this is good for the environ- they are gas guzzlers too! So, by allow- 83. ment? ing once a week pick-up, Westfield Pete leaves behind his loving wife Lastly, the article indicates Ms. would be reducing the number and Rose of 61 years, daughters Lisa Polling Places Out of Schools? Avellone stated town ordinance does not amount of time that garbage trucks are (Macri) Crosta and Cheryl Macri, Last week, the Linden superintendent of schools, Board of Elections working with the city clerk? permit curb side pickup. Is there a differ- operating on Westfield’s streets – which son-in-law Rick Crosta, grandchil- ence between code and ordinance? I see would cut down on pollution and im- Danny Robertozzi, decided to ban polling places Wouldn’t a board of education vote be required? many residents leaving their trash dren Stefanie (Crosta) Tasco, Mel- prove the air we breathe. issa Crosta, Emily and Adam from being located in public schools in the city. Mayor Derek Armstead said Linden voters have curbside. Perhaps this ordinance/code I hope this answers your questions. While we have heard people’s concerns over the voted in city schools “for generations.” He called the should be re-visited; it is either permis- Eichholtz. Please keep in mind that I will be pre- His favorite saying “if you enjoy sible or it is not. A rule/law/ordinance senting additional details about this years with having the general public wandering the superintendent’s action a form of “voter suppres- ignored is no longer a rule/law/ordinance. what you do, you never work a day in halls of schools, most schools are closed on Election sion” that is “un-American.” proposal at the next Board of Health I suggest you either modify, remove, or meeting on Oct.1, and look forward to your life” and that is how he felt about Day. That leaves the Primary Election, held the first In addition to schools, houses of worship, town enforce! Central Barber Shop. Many of you Thank you in advance for your atten- addressing any additional concerns at Tuesday in June, and special elections where school libraries, recreation centers, firehouses, and even a that time. Thanks. referred to the shop as an “institu- buildings are open. racquet ball club in Elizabeth, serve as polling places tion. tion” and we agree. Our family thanks In our view, police officers from the local town, in Union County. Linden has 15 polling places, 10 of Robert Cozzolina David Contract you from our hearts, Westfield Westfield Councilman along with county police, should be on the scene to which are located in schools, one being a parochial Rose Macri, Lisa and Rick Crosta, ensure members of the general public do not start school. Response From Councilman Con- Cheryl Macri, Stefanie Tasco, roaming the halls of our schools. But eliminating Locally, Mountainside has four polling places Melissa Crosta, Emily, Adam polling places from schools creates a serious issue, including Deerfield Elementary School, where four The Republican Party Of Garwood Eichholtz as there are only so many public buildings that can of the borough’s nine voting districts cast ballots. Two Garbage Cans be used for elections. If schools are closed and police Scotch Plains has 11 polling places, of which four Unifies, Welcomes All Voter Support Per Week? or security are present there shouldn’t be a problem. are schools, for its 23 voting districts; Westfield has This past June, I was so honored to lies before we made any announce- At a Union County Freeholder budget meeting seven polling places for its 25 voting districts, of I was very heartened to read that be selected chairman by the newly ment. the Westfield Board of Health is dis- earlier this year, Union County Board of Elections which only three are schools, as Westfield High elected district leaders for the In addition, our district leaders had cussing the concept of reducing Administrator Dennis Kobitz said his office has School is no longer used. Cranford has nine polling Garwood Republican Party and I ac- the opportunity to select three pos- weekly garbage pickups from two to been trying to either move elections out of schools places, of which seven are schools, for its 30 voting cept this position as we head towards sible replacements for former Re- one. As a member of a household of due to security issues or have polling places located districts. Fanwood and Garwood have four and three major changes in our borough. We publican Councilman Joe Sarno. The three (plus a dog) which has been in school gyms, which have their own access points. polling places, respectively, none of which are understand the borough must move Democrat majority selected Stephanie placing one 10-gallon garbage can School buildings are now secure facilities during the schools. forward by presenting the facts and Bianco and we could not be more out per week for years, we have but school day, but parents are worried, after the rash of To us, the best solution is to either close school supporting the best candidates for delighted. We completely agree with one question: How do people create school shootings in recent years, that an individual when voting is taking place or have the state move our future that will represent all the Democrat mayoral candidate, Sara enough garbage to need two pickups residents of Garwood. Todisco, that Mrs. Bianco will make per week? could access a school building if it is opened for the state Primary to late June after schools have As many in Garwood know, a great councilwoman. This is one of elections. closed for the summer. Bill Nierstedt changes are being made to the Re- many reasons Mrs. Bianco will be Garwood The beef in Linden seems to be whether the What happens if churches and synagogues, etc. publican ticket due to unforeseen cir- joining Republican Mayoral Candi- superintendent has the authority to relocate polling opt to no longer allow polling places? Will voting be cumstance. Only days after enthusi- date Ileen Cuccaro as a candidate for places by himself. Wouldn’t that be a decision for the held outside under tents in parks? astically signing on as a council can- the November election. DOUBLE TRASH, didate, Kimberly Salmon had to en- The endorsement by the Demo- dure the heartache of having her par- crats is more than welcoming. We are A FUNKY WHIFF! ents’ home completely destroyed by a also honored to announce that joining devastating fire. Because of this, Mrs. the ticket is Salvatore Piarulli. Salmon must focus on her family and Mr. Piarulli is currently an elected we are fully behind her decision. In member of Garwood’s Board of Edu- addition, Jennifer Sirak was recently cation, he coaches Little League and notified that she may be moving due is a member of the Knights of Colum- to an advancement in her career. While bus. As a corporate executive, Mr. we are sad to see her possibly leave Piarulli sits on the DMCCF Board of Garwood we support her and wish Directors, which has donated over $1 her only the best. We understand Miss million to families in need. Sirak only wants to do what is right For the first time in many years, the for Garwood and not leave us in the Republican Party of Garwood is uni- situation of having to select another fied and now we must unify our bor- candidate for councilperson after the ough. We look forward to your sup- election. port on November 6. As chairman, I decided to wait un- Steve Blaufeder til both were completely sure of their Chairman, decisions and wanted to give them Garwood Republican Party enough time to discuss with their fami- State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 16, 2018 Page 5 Voters Wonder Who The Republican Mountainside Settlements Sweep Can They Choose Wisely As Students Party’s Choice For Council Is Dangerous Behavior Under the Rug Prevent Speakers From Speaking Many in Garwood are still wondering town-wide property tax revaluation, re- Candidates for Mountainside Borough police department accounts, threatening A sure sign our educational system is Kathy Griffin held a fake bloody de- about the status of the local Republican cent recommendations from the State Council Anjali Mehrotra and Ileana Mon- other officers with a pocket knife, and failing is the nature of political protest capitated head of President Trump. Party regarding who their candidates for Senate panel in an attempt to solve the tes condemned the Council for using pointing a loaded gun at other officers. today. One would think that the value of The West Hollywood Council voted town council will be. I wrote a letter to the New Jersey fiscal crisis, and other issues settlement agreements to protect officers Despite these behaviors, the officers in- education lies in teaching people the enor- unanimously to remove President editor one month ago asking that ques- for our local leaders to manage. in the Mountainside Police Department volved were promoted over more quali- mous variety, complexity, and subtlety of Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. tion and there is still no clear answer. Garwood needs strong, smart, orga- from the consequences of a lawsuit alleg- fied colleagues and were allegedly per- the language of Shakespeare and Churchill The Charter of the United Nations calls In a recent Facebook comment, one of nized leadership now more than ever ing disgusting, dangerous behavior and mitted to work side jobs and attend family and in teaching them tolerance for other for all people, “To practice tolerance and the Garwood Republican Party district before. As someone who prides myself in double-dipping scams that went on for events while being paid as if they were on points of view. Aristotle, “It is the mark live together in peace with one another as leaders who was elected in the June pri- voting wisely, I strongly encourage oth- years. The candidates renewed their call patrol because of their special relation- of an educated mind to be able to enter- good neighbors.” But it can sometimes be mary revealed that they do not know who ers to think critically about who will best tain a thought without accepting it.” dicey to express pro-President Trump is running for the two council seats on lead our town into the future. for an independent investigation into the ship to borough leadership. FDR in his 1938 American Education sentiment in public or even to family and their ticket. District leaders are the ones The Todisco-Ince-Benoit team has been Administration to determine what the These behaviors and the decades-long Week message declared, “Democracy friends. who are technically charged with finding united and thoughtful in developing new Mayor and Council knew about the offic- cover-up cost Mountainside taxpayers cannot succeed unless those who express Protestors with signs reading “Dump and endorsing candidates for local office. ideas since they launched their campaign ers’ behavior, when they knew it, and dearly in unearned raises and overtime their choice are prepared to choose wisely. Trump,” “Trump Liar-In-Chief,” and Additionally, a quick look at the manda- five months ago. They show commitment why they took so long to act. pay and now the lawsuit is adding to those The real safeguard of our democracy, “Not My President” see not an iota of tory and public election forms show that to the public they are seeking to repre- “These settlements are just another way costs with legal fees, rising insurance therefore, is education.” But how can good in President Trump nor do protest- the Republican mayoral candidate has sent. I’m proud to have supported them the Council is protecting their friends in premiums, and potential settlements, all they choose wisely when students pre- ors chanting “Lock Her Up” about Hillary filed individually. She continues to ap- since the outset and look forward to vot- the police department from the conse- increasing the tax burden on Mountainside vent speakers such as former Secretary of Clinton. pear to be running and “leading” alone. ing for them again in November. quences of their actions,” said Anjali residents, or having to reduce services. State Rice from giving commencement John Stuart Mill in “On Liberty” This lack of clarity is especially trou- The voters should not have to wonder Mehrotra, “The responsible thing to do Throughout this process, the Council has addresses? warned that unchallenged opinion will bling when Garwood is facing substantial who the Republican Party’s choice for would have been to stop this behavior prioritized protecting the officers and their Blatant intolerance is taking over the become “a prejudice, with little compre- changes and challenges, as exemplified council is less than 90 days from the when the Council first learned about it reputations to getting to the bottom of the country! Audiences boo speakers. Pro- hension or feelings of its rational by the demolition taking place at the old election! instead of letting it continue and putting issue and addressing the problems that testors disrupt town hall meetings. ground…a mere formal profession.” What industrial sites on both South and North Robert Schilare Mountainside in the situation we now allowed these behaviors to occur and Former Vice-President Biden was ap- do people comprehend who kick, punch, Avenues. We also have a state-mandated Garwood face.” continue unabated for years. plauded at the University of Miami for and burn effigies of President Trump, Mayor Paul Mirabelli and the two “It is time for the Administration to stating, “I’d take him behind the gym and deface his golf courses, or destroy his Todisco Responds to Sweeney Panel Council members up for reelection this take responsibility for the role they played beat the hell out of him” if he and Presi- Hollywood Walk of Fame star? year - Councilman Robert Messler and in creating and maintaining the culture dent Trump were high school students Protest, of course, is at the core of again. democracy. But how do signs reading Consolidation Recommendations Councilwoman Wendy Fech-Caccamo - that allowed these disgusting, discrimi- Robert de Niro received a standing “Make Bedminster Great Again And After reviewing the recommendations I praise the effort to require better were conveniently absent. Many at the natory, and dangerous behaviors to take ovation at this year’s Tony Awards for Leave” about President Trump and “Liar, released on Thursday by the panel formed cooperation between school boards and meeting felt their absence, which allowed place for so long,” said Ileana Montes, saying, “I’m going to say this. F…Trump. Liar Pantsuit On Fire” about presidential by State Senate President Stephen local municipalities. I have been advo- them to avoid voting on the settlement, “We need a thorough, independent in- It’s no longer down with Trump, it’s candidate Hillary Clinton move the coun- Sweeney to tackle the budget crisis in cating such a process in Garwood, in- reflected the absence of leadership that vestigation that goes beyond just the po- f…Trump.” try forward? New Jersey, I feel we need to take the cluding municipal and school board mem- allowed this behavior to go unchecked lice force to examine what role the Coun- Peter Fonda called President Trump a Isaiah 1:18, “Come now, and let us good and leave the bad. bers meeting quarterly to discuss prob- for so long. cil played in all of this. Mountainside “giant a…hole!” reason together.” But where is reason As firmly I can say it, communities lems and work toward solutions. According to a lawsuit filed against the deserves leaders who stand up for our Bill Maher called President Trump “an when people hold up “F.U. 45” signs, such as Garwood need to be opposed to Candidly, the idea of shared services is Borough of Mountainside in May, mul- values and who put what is best for us orangutan.” crowds chant “CNN Sucks,” and Senator any effort to force out of existence smaller something communities, such as tiple officers in the Mountainside Police ahead of what is best for their friends in Senator Booker accused President Flake states, “Our presidency has been communities through merger. There is no Garwood, have done and will continue Department engaged in discriminatory, the police department.” Trump of “moral vandalism.” (The Van- debased by a figure who has a seemingly dals sacked Rome in 455.) bottomless appetite for destruction and proof that bigger is better or that it will doing when beneficial. Having the State dangerous behavior dating back decades. Anjali Mehrotra result in cost savings. Senate President advocate its expansion These behaviors included making lewd Seth Meyers accused President Trump division?” Ileana Montes of “malignant narcissism.” The greatest threat today to the country Among the panel’s points, it was en- is a plus, but the decisions should always comments about a female coworker, send- Council Candidates couraging that there is a plan to study rest within the municipalities. ing racist and pornographic emails from Jon Stewart accused President Trump is growing intolerance across the politi- countywide tax assessments systems. The Many of his proposals are complex of “gleeful cruelty.” cal spectrum. assessments of the bill taxpayers must and controversial and will require exten- Representative Waters called for ha- Stephen Schoeman pay may in fact be done better by a single sive debate. We should take the good and Wealth Reform, Land Ownership rassment of Trump administration offi- Westfield objective group of professionals who work leave the bad, especially attempts which cials. full time on the effort. A real savings may would diminish small town identity. And Democratization Of Wealth be that the rash of costly tax appeals Sara Todisco, Garwood Walking Can Lead To Generations Of would be lessened by a centralized ap- Democratic Candidate for Mayor Hi Westfield Leader – Trust you mism of “privatization” which a very praisal system. received a cc of my email sent to brilliant commenter made recently: Mayor Shelley Brindle and Town “Privatization” of basic resources is Health And Happiness Student Locked Out Of Office At Council Members. often not met with the broad, loud, We are always told the things you so. Being the No.1 killer of all Ameri- “Now here’s an idea worth doing – public revulsion and resistance it de- shouldn’t do during pregnancy: don’t cans, you most likely know someone Quitting Time While Protesting Celebrations as Baltimore Set to Be- serves. We need a growing mass move- smoke, drink or eat specific foods… who has suffered from heart disease On Wednesday at 4 p.m., I attended a gressional District Office is supposed to come First Major American City to ment for comprehensive wealth re- the list goes on. Although we choose that would encourage you to walk. A Planned Parenthood rally outside of the close at 5 p.m. It was only 4:30 p.m. Outlaw Water Privatization. Balti- form, land reform, ownership reform, to follow these guidelines, sometimes mother, a brother, a grandparent, it office of Congressman Leonard Lance to [when we were locked out]. more will be a public water hero and democratization of wealth. no matter how hard we try, our babies affects so many of us. If not, let me be oppose the Trump/Pence Gag Rule. The Congressman Lance turned a deaf ear when this legislation passes and “Privatization” is the current term are born imperfect. My mother can the one. Research funded by dona- gag rule would make it illegal for health and literally shut his constituents out of should act as an example for other of obfuscation for the ongoing mod- attest to that. tions raised at past heart walks saved care professionals to inform their patients his office. He decided that he did not have cities.” ern form of “colonization.” The legacy Born with a congenital heart de- my life. You can help and be part of all of their reproductive health options. to listen to us. No matter your stance on It’s up there with a system of Na- of colonialism – unjust, illegitimate fect, with no known heart disease in saving lives. I am a recent WHS graduate and a Planned Parenthood, or any issue, this tional Health Care for all – MEDI- theft and oppression on a mass scale, the family, I was born with one of only Join us on October 21 and come sophomore at Ohio State University. It should be appalling to everyone Lance the 20 percent of heart diseases that make a difference. The simple act of was hot (well over 90 degrees and humid) represents. His job is to represent his CARE FOR ALL – which American backed when needed by militarism so I moved into the thin line of shade that constituents, but how can he represent us citizens have been begging for over and murder – remains woven into the cannot be prevented. Twenty-one walking can lead to generations of the building cast on the sidewalk. As I if he won’t listen to us? decades now only to continue to be fabric of the modern corporate capi- years, three younger siblings and three health and happiness for many of us. moved to cool myself down, I noticed a It’s time for New Jersey’s 7th Con- ignored by both corporate parties. talist economy, and must be seen, surgeries later, two of which being To learn more or to register to walk, tall man walk towards the door of the gressional District to have a Representa- And with Global Warming – a term named, and rolled back. The entire open heart, I am my mother’s oldest contact (201) 518- 1966 or email office and lock it and walk away. tive that will listen to his constituents. even a second grader can figure out – structure of property and wealth that perfectly healthy baby. [email protected]. Representative Lance’s constituents That is why I will be voting for Tom and which is also ignored by both we inhabit is unjust and illegitimate. 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Page 6 Thursday, August 16, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Bookmark Book Club Marks – Obituaries – Blood Drives to Be Held In 35th Anniversary at Library Albert Bobal, 93, Retired Summit, Berkeley Heights SCOTCH PLAINS — The Book- retired and moved far away, but SUMMIT/BERKELEY HEIGHTS ment to donate blood by download- mark Book Club, popularly re- new members have consistently Westfield High School Principal — As summer winds down, the Ameri- ing the free American Red Cross ferred to as the Scotch Plains Pub- taken their places. Founder Lee Albert R. Bobal, 93, died peace- Al and Agnes moved from can Red Cross urges individuals to Blood Donor App, visiting lic Library’s Afternoon Book Club, Symonds moved all the way to fully on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Westfield to Leisure Village West in give blood and platelets now and help RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-(800) is celebrating 35 years of monthly Oregon. Sunrise Assisted Living in Lincroft, Lakehurst in 1983. During their re- to end an emergency summer blood RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). meetings at the library. The animated conversations that NJ. The son of Michael and Mary tirement years, they traveled exten- shortage that began last month. Those who donated blood earlier this From its beginnings in 1983, the take place every month are a testi- (Pyontek) Bobal, he was born Janu- sively in Europe, Eastern Europe, and A critical need remains as many summer may be eligible to give again. club still thrives 35 years later. Very monial to the need to discuss lit- ary 28, 1925 in Perth Amboy where northern Africa. Every year they es- regular donors delay giving to take Blood can be safely given every 56 few book groups have lasted this erature. Among the books the group he lived until he entered The Citadel caped New Jersey’s cold and snow by final summer vacations and prepare days, and Power Red donations can long. It began with the retirement has discussed recently are “Hid- as a freshman at age 17. At 18, upon wintering in the south, and avoided for school to start. To ensure lifesaving be given every 16 weeks. of Lee Symonds, director of the den Figures” by Margot Lee completion of his freshman year, he its hot, humid summers by spending treatments remain available for pa- A blood donor card or driver’s li- Metuchen Public Library. She Shetterly and “The Private Life of enlisted in the Army Air those months in north- tients in the coming weeks, donations cense or two other forms of identifi- wanted to pay back something to Mrs. Sharma” by Ratika Kapur. Corps in which he both ern New Hampshire. are needed now, especially type O. cation are required at check-in. Indi- the township of Scotch Plains, Like bridge and chess, the book served as a navigator on the They enjoyed meeting Two blood drives have been sched- viduals who are 17 years old in most where she resided. Ms. Symonds club is a part of the agenda of B-17 and taught navigation new people wherever uled next week in Union County. One states (16 with parental consent where secured a room and the library pre- women of varying interests. They until the war ended. His they went. They relo- will take place on Monday, August allowed by state law), weigh at least pared a notice on the bulletin board remain an eclectic group – all ages plan to re-enlist changed cated to Houston, Tex. 20, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the American 110 pounds and are in generally good and in the local newspaper. and points of view — united in abruptly when he met his in 2005 to be closer to Red Cross, located at 695 Springfield health may be eligible to donate blood. Four people showed up and they keeping the voice of literature alive future wife Agnes (Rapach) their daughter, Kathie. Avenue, Summit. The second will be High-school students and other do- agreed to read “Excellent Women” for the next 35 years. at a dance while he was Al was deeply moved held on Friday, August 24, from 1:30 nors age 18 and younger also have to by Barbara Pym as their first selec- The Scotch Plains Public Library home on leave. They were by music, playing trum- to 6:30 p.m., at Summit Medical meet certain height and weight re- tion. The next session brought out is proud to have hosted Bookmark together from that point on, pet in a dance band for Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berke- quirements. seven people, and the group con- for the last 35 years. The library is marrying in 1949, until her many years when he was ley Heights. Blood and platelet donors can save tinued to grow steadily. Word located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one death in 2014. young and attending In appreciation for helping at this time at their next donation by using spread throughout the county, and block from Park Avenue, in the Al completed his under- operas at The Met. He urgent time, all those who donate RapidPass® to complete their pre- soon Westfield, Fanwood and center of the township. graduate and master’s de- Albert R. Bobal loved history, amassing blood or platelets now through Thurs- donation reading and health history Cranford were represented. Thirty- For information about activities grees in education at a large collection of day, August 30, will receive a $5 questionnaire online, on the day of five years later, the group now num- and services offered at the Scotch Rutgers and in 1953 went on to teach Franklin Delano Roosevelt books and Amazon.com Gift Card via e-mail. their donation, before arriving at the bers around 12 at each meeting. Plains Public Library, visit the in the Westfield school system. He campaign memorabilia. And he loved Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/ blood drive. To get started, follow Many of the original members have library’s website, scotlib.org. began his career in education as a golf! But most of all he loved his gc-legal. More information is avail- the instructions at history teacher during the controver- family, especially Agnes, his wife of able at RedCrossBlood.org/Together. RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or sial McCarthy era. He then served as 65 years. Individuals can make an appoint- use the Blood Donor App. principal of several elementary He was predeceased by his parents, schools, both junior high schools, and his wife Agnes, and his sister Bernice, the senior high school in Westfield. whom he teased mercilessly. He is Community Garage Sale To Al was a Fulbright Scholar in 1967, survived by his daughters, Patricia studying educational systems in In- Chukurov (Dan) of Red Bank, NJ, Take Place In Kenilworth dia. He was an early proponent of Kathie Shultz (Albert) of Glorieta, technology in education, introducing N.M.; three grandchildren, Peter KENILWORTH – A website, kenilworthborough.com. language labs and computer classes. (Lauren) of Walla Walla, Wash., Mar- Communitywide Garage Sale will be Communitywide Garage Sale reg- Al had a special concern for both tin (Yumi) of Bergen, Norway, and held in Kenilworth on Saturday and istration forms with instructions may gifted and special needs students, and Katina (Stephen) Arvidson of Katy, Sunday, October 6 and 7. This major be obtained at the Kenilworth Bor- especially for students who were Tex; and two great-grandchildren, annual event, sponsored by the ough Clerk’s Office/Borough Hall, struggling with difficult circum- Philip Shultz and Delaney Arvidson. Kenilworth Historical Society, will Kenilworth Public Library, Especially stances; he had a stern demeanor but A joint funeral mass for Agnes and take place rain or shine between the Yours Florist and on the Borough of a kind heart. When he retired in 1980 Al will be held Wednesday, August hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. Kenilworth website. the town honored him with 29, at 10 a.m. at Church of the Nativ- There are usually close to 200 partici- The $12 Garage Sale registration “Bobalmania,” a musical revue of ity in Fair Haven, NJ immediately pating residences. fee may be paid by check (payable to Westfield in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, followed by a memorial gathering at Residents who register and pay a the Kenilworth Historical Society) performed by his current and former The Oyster Point in Red Bank. $12 fee to hold garage sales at their or in cash (exact amount required). students. August 16, 2018 homes anytime during the October For further information, call (908) SHARING LOVE OF LITERATURE...Members of the Bookmark Book Club, 6-7 weekend will receive a certifi- 709-0434. also known as the Scotch Plains Public Library’s Afternoon Book Club, are cate representing the borough’s per- The Kenilworth Historical Society pictured during a recent meeting to discuss their latest good read. The club is Alice T. Kath, 98, Lifelong mission to proceed and will benefit is sponsoring the Communitywide Ga- celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. from the Kenilworth Historical rage Sale as a service to the commu- Resident Of Scotch Plains Society’s statewide advertising of nity. Any proceeds after advertising Alice T. Kath was born on July 2, for the homeless who stayed over- the communitywide event via major and other related event costs are paid Cranford Library to Offer 1920 to Bertha and George Thomp- night at the church. newspapers, websites and promi- will benefit the organization’s fund- son. Her childhood was filled with Alice had many interests and tal- nently-placed signage and fliers. The raising campaign to help defray the the love of her parents and siblings ents. Among them were playing clas- registration deadline is Friday, Sep- cost of an elevator that makes Event on Vets’ Health Care Tom, Lester, Ray, Warren, Lil, Ber- sical guitar, needlework, seamstress tember 28. Kenilworth’s circa 1880 Oswald J. CRANFORD — The Cranford cess for filing a claim for Veterans tha and Doris. She passed away and flower photography. The addresses of registered par- Nitschke House “living history” mu- Public Library will present a health Administration Service-Connected peacefully on Thursday, July 19, There will be a celebration of ticipating residences will be included seum and cultural arts center fully care information session for veter- Disability Compensation. 2018. Alice’s life on Saturday, August 18 at in a Kenilworth Communitywide accessible to everyone. ans and dependents of veterans on The Veterans Administration New Alice was raised and lived in Scotch 10:30 a.m. at Willow Grove Presby- Garage Sale listing and map that will The Kenilworth Historical Society Wednesday, September 12, at 7 p.m. Jersey Health Care System includes Plains her entire life. terian Church, 1961 Raritan Road. be available in quantity, free of is an independent, volunteer-based, It will take place at the Cranford two main campuses and 10 commu- She was predeceased by her hus- Scotch Plains, NJ. charge, at the Kenilworth Acme Cus- non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) or- Community Center. nity-based outpatient clinics in New band, John J. Kath. She is survived by In lieu of flowers, please do an tomer Service desk, 801 Boulevard; ganization dedicated to the research, David Brimmer of the Department Jersey that serve veterans as part of her sons, Douglas of Scotch Plains, anonymous act of kindness for some- Borough Clerk’s Office, 567 Boule- preservation and interpretation of the of Veterans Affairs New Jersey the Veterans Health Administration. NJ, Gary and his wife Janice of Scotch one in need as Alice often did. vard; Kenilworth Public Library, 548 historic Oswald J. Nitschke House, Health Care System will be the guest No registration is required for Plains and granddaughter Kristine of August 16, 2018 Boulevard, and Especially Yours local history and culture. Further in- speaker for the program. He will this free event. The Cranford Com- Glendale, Ariz. Florist, 13 N. 20th Street, formation about the organization, the describe health care benefits avail- munity Center is located at 220 Alice was an active member of LEADER/TIMES Kenilworth, after Thursday, Octo- Nitschke House and other upcoming able to veterans and dependents. Mr. Walnut Avenue, Cranford, and is Willow Grove Presbyterian Church ber 4. The listing also will be posted events may be found at Brimmer also will discuss the pro- accessible to all. in Scotch Plains. CLASSIFIED ADS PAY on the Borough of Kenilworth kenilworthhistoricalsociety.org. She volunteered at thrift stores and IN SESSION Strategies to Help Our Kids To Deal With Change By Carol Pedro, Exec. Dir. Youth & Family Counseling Service

Change is a life-long guarantee, and will pass. Missing the bus is not so how we deal with change be- the end of the world! comes vitally important to our men- It’s okay to ask for help! As far as I tal health. Each year, a child’s re- know, we aren’t able to be in two turn to school seems to bring new places at once. Don’t overbook your- challenges — maybe a new school self. Say “no.” Set boundaries, and or level of education. There could when it’s a choice to be “here” or to be be a change of teachers and other “there,” make a decision, stick to it, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times staff. The new school year is just and be okay with it. FIREFIGHTER FRIEND...Firefighter Chris White gives little Eloise a chance to about here. What’s your plan to Prepare as much as possible the be in the driver’s seat of a Westfield Fire Department vehicle during the town’s keep anxiety at a minimum and evening before. Select kids’ outfits, National Night Out celebration August 7. The annual event, designed to forge accomplish a smooth (as possible) lay them out. Check backpacks and bonds between the public and emergency responders, took place despite the rainy transition? weather. other gear are together and ready to Some tips and tools: go. Be flexible. Expect some “bumps” Change is always coming. Don’t along the way. wait until this is over or that is over WHS Boys Hockey Team Keep communication open with because it’s all about now. Whatever your kids and other family mem- changes come and go, we survive. We Pastosa Ravioli Announces Discount Pitches In to End Hunger bers. If dinner is going to be late, learn a little more about ourselves to it’s okay. If grandma is picking up better handle the next change. Think WESTFIELD — The Westfield sic human needs such as food, clothing kids today, let them know. of the new school year and all it For First Responders, Senior Citizens High School Boys Hockey Team re- and medications, as well as a wide Keep communication open with entails as an opportunity to show your cently prepared and donated more range of services and programs to help school staff, neighbors and friends; kids: change is good. At Cranford, Florham Park Locations than 350 sandwiches to help end hun- disadvantaged people acquire the ma- last-minute rides, doctor’s appoint- * * * Pastosa Ravioli, the third-genera- in 2014, while Florham Park recently ger in the local community. Over 25 terial goods and social services they ments, an emergency of any kind. Make Carol M. Pedro is a licensed thera- tion, family-owned and operated Ital- opened in February 2017. Both loca- players attended this outreach event need to live with integrity. St. Joseph’s this support system very valuable. pist with Youth and Family Counsel- ian specialty food company widely tions are thrilled to be able to extend held on July 30 at Woodbridge Com- Food Pantry accepts additional dona- Don’t complain. Model for your ing Service, 233 Prospect Street, recognized as the source of New these offers to senior citizens and munity Center. The team selected this tions such as non-perishable food, kids to accept change. It’s going to be Westfield, N.J. 07090; (908) 233- York’s finest ravioli, fresh pasta and First Responders. initiative to address the sandwich clothing and small household items. “okay.” Most things are not tragic 2042. Website: yfcsnj.org. Italian specialties, has announced a donation deficit during the summer new offer for all seniors and first Paid Bulletin Board months at St. Joseph’s Food Pantry in responders at Pastosa’s Cranford and goleader.com/form/bulletin Elizabeth. Many of the boys had been Florham Park locations. familiar with St. Joseph’s weekly The Senior Savings Program ex- Caregiver Group Set “sandwich drives” from their elemen- tends a 5 percent daily discount to all tary-school days. senior citizens ages 65 and older. On For Adult Children The donation exceeded the team’s Tuesdays, the discount increases to SUMMIT — SAGE Eldercare, original goal of 200 sandwiches to 10 percent. located at 290 Broad Street, Sum- support the homeless of greater Eliza- First responders, including Police, mit, will offer a free support group beth. Varsity Coach Joe Bertucci Fire, EMS, Active Service and Veter- for adult children who act as their complimented the boys on their ef- ans, will also receive 10 percent off parents’ caregivers beginning Mon- forts and led off the group by encour- daily for their commitment to ensur- day, September 10. aging them to not only be a team on ing our community’s safety. Led by Licensed Clinical Social the ice – but in the community as well. “I have always considered the com- Worker and InfoCare Manager Mr. Bertucci went on to tell the boys munity as a part of my family and I am Kathy Larkin, the group will cover that through these outreach initiatives eager and passionate towards giving topics such as balancing work and they grow as players and as individu- back to those who have helped shape the needs of family; long-distance als – and most importantly, they have the world around us, so this is our way caregiving; family conflicts; find- the opportunity to impact lives lo- of saying ‘Thank You’,” said co-owner ing resources and navigating the cally. ShopRite of Garwood donated Anthony Ajello, whose grandfather healthcare system. more than $300 worth of items to opened the first Pastosa location in Pre-registration is required for support the project. Brooklyn over 50 years ago. this free group. The group will meet Since 1983, St. Joseph Social Ser- HOCKEY PLAYERS FIGHT HUNGER...The Westfield High School Boys Hockey Team do their part to fight hunger Pastosa Ravioli began as a family every other Monday, from 7 to 8:30 vice Center has served the materially during a recent outreach event where they prepared and donated more than 350 sandwiches to benefit disadvantaged people. business and, as it continues to ex- p.m., at SAGE Eldercare. To regis- poor and homeless community of The project benefited those served by the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry in Elizabeth and gave the young men an opportunity to pand, remains a family-orientated ter, or for more information, call greater Elizabeth by providing for ba- perform community service and work as a team off the ice. business. Its Cranford location opened (908) 598-5509. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 16, 2018 Page 7 Dave Keyes, Rob Paparozzi Scotch Plains Library Card Due at Westfield Library Enables Video Streaming WESTFIELD — The Westfield Culture Club and Cyndi Lauper. SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch popular courses taught by the world’s Memorial Library will host a night of A Grammy-nominated harmonica Plains residents with adult or young top professors. blues with keyboardist Dave Keyes player, Mr. Paparozzi fronted the adult resident library cards can now In addition, the library’s streaming and harmonica virtuoso Rob Psychotic Blues Band in the early view Acorn TV and other channels video offerings include award-win- Paparozzi on Wednesday, August 22, 1970s, a blues rock group which using their web-connected devices ning movies and documentaries from at 7 p.m. The library is located at 550 played extensively in the New Jer- free of charge. Those who already use IndieFlix, and Spanish telenovelas and East Broad Street. sey area, opening several times for the RB Digital app for the Scotch translated Hollywood movies from Mr. Keyes, a New York City native, Bruce Springsteen. Plains Public Library’s e-books and Pongalo, with more coming soon. keyboardist, singer and songwriter, is He has toured with Dolly Parton audio books will see the newest Resident cardholders get two logins a 30-year veteran of the blues, roots and George Jones and has contrib- streaming content right away. Those per week to be used in Acorn, Great and Americana music scene. He has uted to works by Whitney Houston, who are new to RB Digital can set up Courses or Pongalo, and each login is played keyboards for some of the most Judy Collins, Cyndi Lauper and an RB Digital account on the library good for seven days. important figures in blues, roots and Bobby McFerrin, among others. Mr. website, scotlib.org, and then down- A Scotch Plains adult or young adult folk music, such as Bo Diddley, Chuck Paparozzi is a former member of the load the free RB Digital app onto library card also gives access to a new Berry, Gladys Knight, Levon Helm original Blues Brothers Band and is their devices. Comics collection, as well as the Stin- and Odetta. This varied musical jour- the singer for the reformed Blood, Acorn TV brings world-class mys- gray Qello concerts, audio books and ney, which started in the spiritual South- Sweat and Tears. teries, dramas and comedies from e-book collections that have proven ern sounds of blues, soul and classic Attendees must sign up for this event Britain and beyond to library patrons popular and continue to expand. boogie-woogie, continues through his as music programs at the library are on any web-connected device through For more information and assis- recent CDs and his soulful live shows. always filled to capacity. The program a streaming video service. The Great tance, call the Reference Desk at (908) Recently returned from major is free and open to Westfield Memo- SALTy MISSION...Members of the SALTy Ladies mission team from the First Courses Library Collection also is 322-5007, extension no. 204, or e- shows in China, Mr. Keyes has head- rial Library and MURAL cardholders. United Methodist Church of Westfield gather at their worksite in East Rockaway, available on RB Digital streaming mail [email protected]. The Scotch N.Y. Pictured, from left to right, are: Riley Pantalena, McKenzie Meyers, Julia lined festivals in front of 10,000 MURAL cardholders belong to the 43 Flowers, Connie Palmer, Kylie Haskins, Lucy Burke, Hope Basaman and Fiona video, providing users with unlimited Plains Public Library is located at people in Europe and has performed libraries that are part of the Middlesex North. Not shown is Janet Poland. access to more than 150 of the most 1927 Bartle Avenue. in more intimate gatherings at private Union Reciprocal Agreement Librar- and corporate events. He also was a ies. Interested persons are encouraged conductor for the Broadway produc- to check the Westfield Memorial FUMC Mission Team tion of Smokey Joe’s Cafe and sings Library’s website, wmlnj.org, to see if and plays on the Grammy Award- their library is a MURAL participant. winning soundtrack album. To register for the Dave Keyes-Rob Serves on Long Island The Dave Keyes Band was the house Paparozzi program, visit wmlnj.org band for the nationally-syndicated TV and click on the Online Calendar or WESTFIELD — From July 29 embodied God’s love this week,” said morning variety program “The Ainsley call (908) 789-4090, option 0. through August 4, six middle- and Mrs. Haskins. Harriott Show” seen on NBC. Westfield Memorial Library hours high-school students and three adults The Youth Group at First United He has released five highly-ac- are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday from the First United Methodist Methodist Church of Westfield is open claimed albums, has been named the through Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 Church of Westfield served on a mis- to all middle- and high-school stu- “Best Unsigned Artist” by Keyboard p.m., Friday and Saturday. The li- sion trip in East Rockaway, Long dents. For more information about the magazine, and also has been nomi- brary is closed on Sundays until Sep- Island, N.Y. The all-female team is Youth Group, visit fumcwestfield.org, nated by the Blues Foundation for the tember 16. known as the SALTy Ladies, after the check out Facebook (FUMC Westfield annual Pinetop Perkins Best Piano For more information on library name of the Youth Group, S.A.L.T., Youth), or contact Kylie Haskins at Player Award. programs and services, call (908) 789- which stands for Serving As Light [email protected]. Mr. Paparozzi has been a blues 4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign up for Together. Participants worked with performer since 1967. He has worked the monthly e-newsletter, “Library Next Step Ministries, a nondenomi- Historical Soc. to Look with major artists such as B.B. King, Loop,” or stop by the library for a national Christian missions organiza- Dr. John, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney copy of its award-winning, quarterly tion that hosts mission trips all over At ‘How We Dress’ the United States and internationally. CRANFORD — The Cranford Houston, Carole King, Roberta Flack, newsletter, “Take Note.” BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES...More than 100 Healthy U champi- The team spent the week working Historical Society invites the com- ons and partners from YMCAs and schools from all over the state gathered at on a driveway for a woman whose munity to a presentation of “How We MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford recently to celebrate 10 years of community Psychiatrist/Educator to Be home was destroyed during Dress” on Sunday, September 23. It impact. Pictured, Westfield Area YMCA staff and Cranford school partners Superstorm Sandy. “There is still so will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the attend the Healthy U Spring Symposium at MetLife Stadium. They are, shown left much work to be done, even six years Hanson House, located at 38 Spring- to right, Suzette de Araujo, Orange Avenue School; Lucy Diaz, Hillside Avenue Speaker at DBSA Meeting after Sandy,” said Kylie Haskins, who field Avenue, Cranford. School; Amanda Aguirre, Westfield Area YMCA, and Mark Elsasser, Westfield Area YMCA. AREA — The Depression and Bi- and writing about topics relevant to is the youth coordinator at the First The Historical Society’s popular cos- polar Support Alliance (DBSA) will mental illness and addiction. United Methodist Church of Westfield. tume curator, Gail Alterman, will dem- feature at its monthly meeting on These educational meetings of the “There were only two streets where we onstrate how a mid-19th-century Vic- Wednesday evening, August 29, Lily DBSA take place on a Wednesday were working that didn’t still have torian woman would get dressed, from Dr. Sara Karlin, D.D.S., Joins Arora, M.D. Dr. Arora will conduct a every month, at 7:45 p.m., using the condemned houses on them.” the inside out, using reproduction gar- “real life” diagnostic interview on facilities of the Morristown Unitarian The team poured four concrete slabs ments. She will show attendees how Westfield Pediatric Dental Group one of DBSA’s pre-designated mem- Fellowship, located at 21 Normandy in total during the week, which in- clothing affected a woman’s posture bers, using it as an educational tool Heights Road, about one block east of cluded prepping the areas with form and reflected her status in society. Origi- WESTFIELD — Westfield Pediat- Dr. Karlin is certified in Pediatric for the audience. She will not know the Morris Museum, in Morristown. boards and wire mesh, mixing 80- nal garments from the Historical Soci- ric Dental Group is pleased to an- Advanced Life Support (P.A.L.S.) the person beforehand and it will be The public is invited to attend all meet- pound bags of concrete by hand, and ety collection will be on view. nounce that Dr. Sara Karlin will be and Basic Cardiac Life Support unrehearsed. She also will discuss all ings; a nominal donation is requested leveling and finishing the areas. “We This program is free and open to joining our practice this (B.C.L.S.). She is a areas of interest to the audience re- from non-members, when possible. did a lot of hard work, but it was so the public. All are welcome. For August. Dr. Sara Karlin member of the Ameri- garding mood disorders. Free literature is available to all at- amazing to help someone in need and more information, contact the received her Bachelor of can Academy of Pediat- Dr. Arora is board certified in both tendees and there is an extensive lend- to see how grateful our homeowner Cranford Historical Society at (908) Science degree from the ric Dentistry and the psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. ing library of educational audiotapes, was. The girls were incredible, and I 276-0082 or by e-mail at University of Maryland, American Dental Asso- Her training in psychiatry was at the CDs and videotapes, also free. couldn’t be more proud of how they [email protected]. College Park, and com- ciation. Mount Sinai School of Medicine in In addition to the lecture series, peer pleted her D.D.S. at the Dr. Karlin currently New York followed by a fellowship group support sessions led by experi- Lavy House to Offer Free University of Maryland resides in Manhattan in addiction psychiatry at the Yale enced facilitators are held every Tues- School of Dentistry. Dr. and enjoys spending School of Medicine. She trained in day evening of the month, also using Karlin pursued her spe- time with friends and psychodynamic psychotherapy at the the facilities of the Morristown Uni- ‘Memory Café’ Aug. 21 cialty training at New family. In her free time, New York Psychoanalytic Society and tarian Fellowship in Morristown, at York University and Dr. Karlin enjoys spend- WESTFIELD — Jewish Family The group is free and open to Bellevue Hospital Cen- ing time outdoors, sing- Institute. Dr. Arora is a clinical assis- 7:30 p.m. Separate groups for young Service of Central New Jersey, a Alzheimer’s/Dementia care partners tant professor at Rutgers University, adults are held every Tuesday evening ter, earning a certificate ing, Broadway shows, non-sectarian health and social ser- in the community. A light lunch plus in Pediatric Dentistry. and playing tennis. where she teaches and supervises resi- and separate groups for friends and vice agency, will host a free “Memory entertainment and activities will be family are offered periodically. All are Treating patients at the dents in psychiatry. She chairs a medi- Café” on Tuesday, August 21, from offered, with dietary laws observed. Paid Bulletin Board cation hearing panel at the Ann Klein always welcome. Rose F. Kennedy Center during resi- noon to 2 p.m. It will take place at the Funding for this program has been dency afforded Dr. Karlin the oppor- goleader.com/form/bulletin Forensic Center and Trenton Psychi- To learn more about the support Senior Resource Center at The Lavy provided by the Jewish Community atric Hospital in Trenton and group and to view links to other tunity to skillfully treat patients with House, located at 748 East Broad Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ special needs. Dr. Karlin’s compas- Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital sources of helpful information, visit Street, Westfield. The “Memory and Jewish Family Service of Central BE WISE and in Morris Plains. She also is in solo the website of the DBSA/Morristown sionate approach to patient care al- Café” provides a casual time for New Jersey. lows her to connect with her patients ADVERTISE private practice in Morristown, where Area at dbsanewjersey.org/ individuals with early to moderate RSVPs are required as space is she treats all psychiatric disorders in morristownarea. For further local in- while providing comprehensive den- goleader.com/form/bulletin Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia and limited. To respond, contact Naomi tal care. addition to substance and alcohol formation, call (973) 994-1143. their care partners to enjoy lunch Kreutzer at (908) 352-8375 or addiction. and social activities. [email protected]. Dr. Arora is a dedicated advocate TO BUY OR SELL, of bringing awareness to the issue of addiction in society and providing USE LEADER/TIMES Vigman & Pollock, PA Retired Westfield Pediatric effective treatment for this popula- CLASSIFIED ADS tion. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN The two donors from St. Sebastian, Bart’s Angels Division depending on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rich Pitonzo and Wells Pikaart, both how the owner of the bottom rung, St. Lack of manpower forced St. right-handed batters had to bat left Sebastian, would perform. St. Vincent Vincent to go on a kind of a “Lend handed against the Joe Boys but the and St. Joseph entered the week with Lease” program with a few kind mem- loan was not quite enough and St. identical 5-11 records, while St. bers of other teams in the St. Bart’s Vincent fell short, 17-6. Sebastian was sitting at 4-10-1. St. Oldtimers Men’s Softball League The game was of a crucial nature to Michael entered the week as the top game against St. Joseph at Brookside both teams since the loser could pos- dog at 12-5-1 ahead of St. George at Park in Scotch Plains on August 9. sibly plunge into the cellar of the St. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WILD ACTION AT SECOND...Charlie Brown’s shortstop Tony Wargo leaps to avoid a collision with American Legion’s Kyle Williams as Charlie second baseman Todd Simo looks on in the seventh inning at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains. C.B. – WARGO 4-FOR-4, 4 RUNS, A.L. – C. WILLIAMS 4 RBI Charlie Brown Survives; Nips Legion Post 3, 13-12, in Semis

By DAVID B. CORBIN Plains on August 8. The Legionnaires The outcome was decided when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times staged a two-out rally to post eight Tony Wargo beat out a leadoff double Cruising along with an eight-run runs to knot the score but Charlie to right field then after an intentional lead entering the top of the ninth Brown’s managed to answer with a walk to Cory Gallitelli, and a force inning turned out not to be enough for run in the bottom of the ninth to eke out at second, followed by another the second-seeded Charlie Brown’s out a 13-12 victory and to earn a trip intentional walk to Bryan Bellante in Game 3 of the Scotch Plains Men’s to the championship round to face the and a force out at home for the second David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Softball League semifinals against top-seeded Gas House Gorillas, who out, Kyle Berwick drew a bases- PROTECTING HIMSELF...St. Joseph’s Nash Warfield protects himself as he crosses home plate in the sixth inning as St. the third-seeded American Legion outlasted the Sofa Kings, 11-9, in loaded walk to bring in the winning Vincent (on loan) catcher Rich Pitonzo prepares to scoop the throw at Brookside Park on August 9. The Joes won 17-6. Post 3 at Jerseyland Field in Scotch their Game 3. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 11-5. But as of August 9, St. Mike times and had an RBI. Frank tempted to score but was gunned down with a win and a loss slipped behind Vecchione doubled, singled and at the plate. But the Joes roared back the Georgie Boys, who won their two scored once. with four in the fourth to seize a 12-4 games. St. Joe tagged Chupko for five runs lead and it began with Grycan’s 15-foot St. Vincent mound veteran Frank in the top of the first. Fazio chopped popup single along the third baseline. Chupko, minus one outfielder, also a one-out single past short and Alvarez Perconte reached on an error, Alvarez discovered that portions of his de- drilled an RBI double to right-center. poked an RBI single to left and Warfield fense had some shortcomings, which Warfield benefited from an error at arced a two-run double into right. translated into extra opportunities for second and Todd Feinberg (3-for-4, 2 Feinberg moved Warfield to third with the Joe Boys. Chupko did however runs) hopped a single over second. an infield single and Grossmann fol- manage to record three strikeouts. St. Karl Grossmann grounded into a force lowed with an RBI groundout. Joseph pitcher Tony Perconte came out at third and Russ Voorhees (2-for- Swales got St. Joseph on the road to up one tick of a bat shy of striking out 4, 2 runs) slicked a single down the a pair of runs in the fifth with a loop- the side in the sixth inning. third baseline. Swales stepped to the ing single over first. Charles Klein The Joe Boys pounded out 24 hits plate and hammered a base-loaded reached safely on another error at and Nash Warfield came up just shy triple to deep leftfield. second, Grycan wobbled an RBI of hitting for the cycle with a two-run The Vinnies answered with three single to left and Fazio rifled an RBI triple, a two-run double and a single, runs. Vecchione slashed a double to single to center. while scoring twice. Tom Swales went right and Hall beat out an infield Trailing 14-4, St. Vincent scored its 4-for-4, including a triple, had three wiggler. After Wustefeld reached base final two runs in the fifth. Hall hissed RBI and scored once. Tom Grycan on a throwing error, allowing a leadoff single to center and (RBI) singled in all four of his at-bats Vecchione to score, Steve Pirella hit Wustefeld followed with a single to and scored twice. Gus Alvarez went into a force out at second, while Hall right. Robert’s groundout to short 4-for-5 with a double, three RBI and scored. Floyd Roberts sizzled a single scored Hall then Gano pulled an RBI three runs scored. Tom Fazio went 4- past third and Gano yanked an RBI double down the right field line.

Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times ON A ROLL...The men of St. George ripped St. Michael at Farley Field on August 9 then nipped St. Francis, 4-3, on August 10 to climb to the top rung of the St. Bart’s Softball League standings. The Georgie Boys have won six straight. PADULA BLASTS 2-RUN HOMER; FUMER0 4 HITS, 4 RBI St. George Rips St. Mike, 18-4; Grabs First in Angels Division

By ALEX LOWE in the inning. Zerafa and Mike Fumero had an RBI single and Zerafa Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cunningham each chipped in with got another un home on a sacrifice. St. Chris Padula blasted a two run RBI singles. Michael went out quietly in the sev- homer to straight away centerfield in While the St. George hitting was enth. Killeen was robbed of an extra the bottom of the first as St. George impressive, the team defense and the base hit on drive down the leftfield scored five runs and never looked pitching of Eduardo Fernandez was line that Hastrup hauled in with a back on the way to an 18-4 victory also important. Through the first five sliding catch just inside the line for over St. Michael in a St. Bart’s innings, Fernandez threw four shut- the first out of the inning. Oldtimers Men’s Softball League out frames. St. Michael got a run in Fumero had four RBI on four singles game played on August 9 at Farley the sixth off of a two-out single to for St. George. Padula had four RBI Field in Scotch Plains. The game was center by Chris Sarna to make it 16-4. including a home run and a double. a battle between two teams vying for But that was all the gang from St. Zerafa and San Juan each added three first place in the Angels Division and Michael could muster on this day. RBI for the winners. St. George took the opportunity to St. George added a couple of insur- The victory moved St. George into David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times make a convincing statement as the ance runs in the bottom of the sixth. first place, just a half game ahead of CONSIDERING THROWING TO FIRST...St. Joseph shortstop Todd Feinberg considers throwing to first after getting the regular season winds down and the St. Michael with just a few games left force out on St. Vincent’s Rich Wustefeld in the sixth inning as second baseman Tom Grycan observes. playoffs await just around the bend. ALL-CORBIN TEAM on the regular season schedule for “In this league you really want to each team. Also still in the mix for a for-5, scored twice and had an RBI. single to right. In the St. Joe sixth, Warfield finish in the top three,” said St. George ARRIVES SEPT. 6 first place finish is St. Francis which St. Vincent tapped out 13 hits and Despite a nice running snag in cen- punched a single to right-center and Sal Gano went 3-for-3 with a double ter by Pirella, St. Joseph tacked on Feinberg squibbled a single to right. veteran Erik Hastrup. “Anything can The 21th annual All-Corbin sits just two games behind the divi- happen once you get into the tourna- sion leaders. and two RBI. Speedster Matt Hall another three runs in the second in- Voorhees pushed an RBI single to left Team will appear in the Septem- singled twice doubled and scored three ning. Grycan lined a single over sec- as Warfield scored then a throwing ment but if at all possible you want to ber 6 issue of The Westfield Leader St. Michael 000 301 0 4 avoid being in that four versus five St. George 503 082 x 18 times. Rick Wustefeld singled three ond, Fazio singled to right-center, error by the catcher allowed Feinberg and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Alvarez bounced an RBI single to to zoom home. Swales singled again game. The two teams can be so evenly Times. Be Ready! PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE matched.” right and Warfield whacked a two-run and Voorhees scored on a force out at St. George (13-5) got after St. TOWN OF WESTFIELD pancy is issued or until the construction triple to center. second. PUBLIC NOTICE official determines the construction site no Hall led off the Vincent third with a The first real display of interesting Michael starter Harold Hopler right GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2112 longer requires fencing. Any access to the out of the gate. The St. George batters BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND construction site shall remain closed when double to right-center and scored on fielding plays came in the top of the had little trouble with Hopler, who BOARD OF EDUCATION CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF construction is not taking place on the Wustefeld’s single to center. Later when seventh when John DeLuca, who had usually befuddles the opposition with SPECIAL MEETING THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF construction site. In addition, the construc- Gano singled to right, Wustefeld at- been shifted from second base to right WESTFIELD tion official shall have the authority to re- field, made a snowcone grab of his change of location pitching style. There will be a public hearing regarding quire that fencing of the type described In addition to Padula’s two-run homer, the contract of the Chief School Adminis- WHEREAS, a construction site may re- herein be installed by the contractor or PUBLIC NOTICE Perconte’s liner then Vecchione at trator at the Mountainside Board of Educa- sult in negative aesthetic impacts prior to St. George got RBI triples from Chris owner of such lesser portion of a given NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT short scooped a grounder, stepped on tion meeting scheduled for September 25, and during construction activity; and construction site, than the entire perim- San Juan and Robert Zerafa in the 2018. The Board intends to take action WHEREAS, beyond aesthetic impacts, FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD second and fired to Roberts at first for eter, as he shall determine based upon the a double play. The final interesting bottom of the first and an RBI single which would extend, amend, or otherwise securing and screening a construction site extent of the demolition, excavation and/or CONTRACTOR: T.R. Weniger, Inc., from Vincent Fumero. alter the terms of the Chief School from public rights-of-way and adjoining construction. 1900 New Brunswick Avenue, Piscataway, defensive play came in the bottom of St. George added three more runs Administrator’s current contract. properties helps to protect the public from SECTION II. All ordinances or parts of New Jersey 08854 the seventh when Feinberg performed 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $12.24 inherent dangers associated with construc- ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with NATURE OF SERVICES: Proposed in the third inning to make it an 8-0 tion activity. Improvements at Memorial Pool a bit of acrobatics, but barely man- PUBLIC NOTICE any part of this ordinance are hereby re- aged to keep his balance to step on lead. Back-to-back doubles by Paul NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT THERE- pealed to the extent that they are in conflict DURATION: 2018 Bifani and Hastrup set the stage for TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS FORE ORDAINED by the Town Council of or inconsistent. AMOUNT: $98,600.00 charged to S.O. second for a force out before taking a the Town of Westfield, in the County of SECTION III. In the event that any sec- 2206A (C-07-222-06A for $80,000.00) and San Juan to belt a two-run double. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN header into the dirt. Union and the State of New Jersey, as tion, provision, or part of provision of this Public Buildings Operating Account (8-01- Fumero also added another RBI single that the following Ordinance was passed follows: 185-217 for $18,600.00), under Purchase St. Joseph 530 423 0 17 on first reading by the Township Council of ordinance shall be held to be unenforce- St. Vincent 301 020 0 6 in the inning. SECTION I. Chapter 8., Article VI. able or invalid by any court, such holding Order #18-03033. the Township of Scotch Plains, County of St. Michael (13-6-1) rallied for three Titled “Maintenance of Sites under Con- shall not affect the validity of this ordinance THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Union, New Jersey on the 6th of August struction, Section 8.41 titled “Securing FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE PUBLIC NOTICE runs in the fourth. Leadoff walks to 2018, and that said Ordinance will be con- as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the construction site”, is hereby the part so held unenforceable or invalid. OF THE TOWN CLERK. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Jason Virgil, followed by a single sidered for final adoption at a meeting of amended to read as follows. SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take Tara Rowley, RMC CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY from Lou Balestriere set St. Michael the said Township Council to be held in the Sec. 8-41. Securing the construction Town Clerk Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, on effect after passage and publication in the ORDINANCE NO. 2018-13 site. manner provided by law. 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $17.34 up nicely to start the inning. Robert the 11th day of September 2018 at 7:00 Stratton plated a run with a single up It shall be the responsibility of the con- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND p.m., at which time and place a public tractor working at any construction site or NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE THE CODE OF THE TOWN- the middle. Hopler then helped him- hearing will be held prior to final passage the owner of a construction site to secure The foregoing ordinance was introduced SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- of said Ordinance and all interested per- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT self with a one-out RBI single into the construction site with a six foot chain at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council TER 255 LAND DEVELOP- sons will be given an opportunity to be link fence which posts anchored in the FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MENT, ARTICLE V ZONING, right that made it 8-2. Jim Killeen got heard concerning the same. Copies of of the Town of Westfield held on August TOWN OF WESTFIELD ground, around the entire perimeter of the 14, 2018 and was read for the first time. SECTION 255-35D “YARD another run across with a two-out said Ordinance can be obtained from the WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY construction site, or in another manner as This ordinance will be further considered REGULATIONS” Township Clerk’s Office at any time prior to single past short. After Nam-June Joe the construction official in the reasonable CONTRACTOR: Lemay Erickson final adoption at no cost to any member of for final passage by said Town Council at WHEREAS, Township Committee of the worked out a walk to load the bases, exercise of his discretion may determine is the Westfield Municipal Building, Council Willcox Architects, PC, 11250 Roger Ba- the general public who requests same. Township of Cranford, New Jersey adopted St. George had a chance to do even necessary so as to protect the health and Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, con Drive, Suite 16, Reston, Virginia 20190 safety of the public. A fabric mesh shall be a comprehensive Land Development Or- more damage. Geoff Dickstein came ORDINANCE 2018-28 Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at a meeting NATURE OF SERVICES: Engaged to dinance (“LDO”) for the Township of affixed to the construction site fence which beginning at 8:00 PM to be held on Sep- provide professional services in connec- to the plate and drove a deep fly ball AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Cranford; and shall (1) allow for the passage of air but tember 4, 2018 or at any time and place to tion with the Phase 3 assessment of SECTION 4 (PEDDLERS, SO- WHEREAS, §255-35D of the Code of to left that Hastrup tracked down and shall contain dust and dirt, (2) shall be the Westfield Fire Headquarters Station No. 2 LICITORS AND TRANSIENT which such meeting may be adjourned. All the Township of Cranford provides for ex- full height of the fence and cover the entire persons interested will be given the oppor- AMOUNT: $115,000 charged to the snagged for the third out as he tumbled MERCHANTS) IN CHAPTER ceptions to nonconforming front porches length of the fence including any gated tunity to be heard concerning such ordi- 2018 Fire Department Account, 125-255, to the grass. Hastrup’s defensive ef- IV (GENERAL LICENSING) OF and uncovered steps on residential prop- openings, (3) shall not contain any adver- under Purchase Order No. 18-03011 fort saved multiple runs. THE REVISED GENERAL OR- nance. Copies of this ordinance are avail- erties in residential zones. tisements or graffiti, except as may be able at the Office of the Town Clerk, THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT DINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP WHEREAS, it is desired to include all St. Michael took firm command of permitted by Article 16 of the Land Use Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF SCOTCH PLAINS currently pre-existing, legal nonconform- the game with an eight-run explosion Ordinance, titled Exterior Signs. The pe- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. OF THE TOWN CLERK. rimeter fence shall be installed prior to the ing uncovered front steps in required front in the fifth. Padula, Patrick Nigro and BOZENA LACINA, RMC Tara Rowley, RMC Tara Rowley yard areas on residential properties as Municipal Clerk commencement of work and remain on the Town Clerk Town Clerk Jerry Russo each had two-run doubles construction site until a certificate of occu- permitted to be reconstructed without 1 T - 8/16/18, The Times Fee: $28.56 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $86.70 1 T - 8/16/18, Leader Fee: $18.36 change to dimensions or footing locations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Town- ship of Cranford as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 255, Article V Zon- Goods & Services You Need ing, Section 255-35D.3 is hereby amended as follows: §255-35D(3) Yard Regulations Harry's Painting & (3) Uncovered steps only may project up 30 Years to five feet into a required front or rear yard. 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J. HOYNOSKI GRAND SLAM, 3 HRS; M. HOYNOSKI 2 RBI more photos at goleader.com Gashouse Gorillas Put to Rest Ballyhoo Sports Sofa Kings in Semifinals, 11-9

By ALEX LOWE Jason Hoynoski’s three homers. This Gashouse extended the lead to 10- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times one was a bases clearing, grand slam 4 in the sixth when Mike Patrone Behind three home runs and six RBI that cleared the centerfield fence by punched an RBI single up the middle from star power hitter Jason Hoynoski, 20 feet and gave Gashouse a 4-1 lead. that scored Alberto Cortez, who had Vicki’s Diner/Gashouse Gorillas de- “The guy is a beast,” said Sofa reached on an error. Sofa Kings ral- feated Sofa Kings, 11-9, in the third Kings vet Steve Barba. “You almost lied for a pair of runs in the seventh to and deciding semifinal game of the think about walking him in that spot close to within 10-6. A leadoff single Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League but leading 1-0 with no outs and the by Lyp, followed by a walk to Brian playoffs on August 7 at Brookside bases loaded you don’t want to just Schiller and another single by Park in Scotch Plains. Hoynoski was a concede the tying run. With a player Finkelstein loaded the bases. Tarullo one man wrecking crew, bringing his like that one swing can really hurt you worked out a walk, which forced a run team from a 1-0 deficit to a 4-1 lead in though.” in and made it 10-5. Belford got an- the bottom of the third inning with a Gashouse extended the lead to 5-1 other run across with a sac fly to towering grand slam that cleared the on an sac fly by Matt Hoynoski before center. But the rally ended when centerfield fence. Hoynoski hit six Belford was able to get out of the Hoynoski got Mike Chronic to line home runs in the three game series inning. Sofa Kings answered in the out to third base. with five of them coming in two games fourth by scoring three runs and clos- Gashouse added to the lead in the at Brookside Park. ing the gap to 5-4. A leadoff walk to seventh when Jason Hoynoski depos- “It definitely helps to play in a park Kyle Adams and back-to-back singles ited his third home run of the game with fences,” said Hoynoski. “When from Andrew Yazsinski and Centanni over the centerfield fence. The solo David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times you play at Jerseyland there is a lot of loaded the bases with no outs against blast made it 11-6. Still it would not SLIDING IN FOR A DOUBLE...St. George’s Mike Cunningham slides into second base for an RBI double in the second room for the outfielders to run and Gashouse pitcher Jason Hoynoski. be a series between these two great inning as St. Francis second baseman Kevin Coupe makes a tag at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on August 10. track down fly balls.” Sofa King veteran Doug Delle Donne rivals if it did not come down to the The loss was a bitter pill for Sofa stepped up to the plate and came last at-bat. Kings to swallow coming on the heels through by dropping an RBI single just Trailing 11-6, Sofa Kings made a MESSANO, ZERAFA STELLAR AT SS; FUMERO 2 RUN 1B of their classic, come-from-behind inside the rightfield line that scored final push in the ninth. Lyp led off with victory in Game 2 at Jerseyland that Adams. Next, Johnny Lyp ripped an a walk and Walsh followed with a evened the series at 1-1. Inspired by RBI single into left to make it 5-3. Tim single into left center. Mike Cuccurullo the victory, Sofa Kings got off to a fast Walsh then got another run across with then smacked an RBI single past short St. George Edges St. Francis start in Game 3, taking a 1-0 lead in a sac fly to left. Still with runners at to cut it to 11-7. Finkelstein moved the top of the first on a sacrifice fly by first and second and just one out, Sofa runners to second and third with a sac Dom Centanni. After frustrating the Kings was unable to get the tying run fly to center. Tarullo then came through Gashouse offense for much of Game across as Barba and Josh Finkelstein with a single past second base that In St. Bart’s Men’s League, 4-3 2, Sofa Kings starting pitcher Brad each popped out to end the rally. scored two runs and tightened the game Belford picked up where he left off to Gashouse made it all up with four up at 11-9. By DAVID B. CORBIN while walking only one batter, and the inning. In the second inning, Messano start Game 3 by tossing two scoreless runs in the fifth. Jason Hoynoski got it More importantly, it brought the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times most hits he allowed in any one inning robbed Vince Fumero of a single in Two of the three teams vying for the was three in the fourth that had only the hole then he did the same in the top rung in the St. Bart’s Oldtimers one Georgie Boy crossing the plate. third on Don Rinaldi’s grounder. He Men’s Softball League standings dem- But it was the defense that saw to it showed his range to perform a putout onstrated just why they deserve to be that very few extra outs were permit- in the fifth then in the seventh, in the hunt when St. George locked ted. St. George shortstop Rob Zerafa Messano pulled off a super scoop and horns with St. Francis at Brookside was involved in 10 putouts. In the third converted it to a putout at first. Park in Scotch Plains on August 10. inning, Zerafa smothered a steaming However the shortstops were not Both teams received excellent pitch- liner off the bat of Ray Lo. In the fifth the only ones who pulled off defen- ing performances and outstanding inning, he alertly grabbed a deflection sive wizardry. St. Francis second defense, especially from their short- off the glove of the third baseman and baseman Coupe’s fine scoop robbed stops but in the end, St. George man- quickly tossed to second for a putout. Pat Nigro of a single in the third aged to hold off St. Francis, 4-3. His most impressive performance came inning. First baseman Oporto snow The Georgie Boys, who upped their in the sixth when he chased down Mike coned Erik Hastrup’s wicked liner in winning streak to six games, entered D’Amato’s very difficult popup near the fifth. St. George leftfielder Mike the game with a 13-5 record and St. the leftfield line. Finally he converted Cunningham made two straight run- Francis entered with an 11-5-1 record. two grounders to putouts to end St. ning snags in the first inning. The other team in the upper mix is St. Francis’ hopes of a seventh-inning Paul Bifani led St. George at the Michael at 13-6-1 as of August 11. come from behind victory. plate rapping three singles in four Both pitchers, Ed Fernandez (St. St. Francis shortstop Lou Messano appearances, while scoring once. George) and Mike Kozlowski (St. was just as impressive and was in- Fumero drilled a two-run single and Francis) made if very difficult for their volved in nine plays, which included added a second single. Nigro doubled opponents to muster any major rally. a 4 (Kevin Coupe)-6 (Messano)-3 Fernandez scattered 11 hits, walked (Joe Opoto) double play in the first CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 just two batters and struck out one. The PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE most hits Fernandez yielded in any one TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS inning was three in the final inning TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL when St. Francis managed to plate just CORRECTION one run. Kozlowski spread out 10 hits, Take notice that application has been PLEASE BE ADVISED that at the spe- Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times made to the Mayor and Council of the cial meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Township of Scotch Plains for a place-to- LOOKING FOR A POT OF GOLD...The Sofa Kings wonder what is at the end of the rainbow during their nearly washed PUBLIC NOTICE ment of the Township of Scotch Plains place transfer (expansion of premises) of out game against the Gas House Gorillas at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on August 7. held on August 2, 2018 the Board memo- Plenary Retail Consumption License BOROUGH OF GARWOOD rialized the following Resolutions: #2016-33-006-011 hereto issued to Brave ORDINANCE NO. 18-19 innings. started again by smacking a line drive potential tying run to the plate. Belford Spirits, LLC, t/a Darby Road for premises Talib Morgan, 4 Debra Court, Block But Hoynoski and the Gashouse over the leftfield fence for a solo moved Tarullo to second base on a AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND located at 450 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, 14801, Lot 6, was approved to install a 6 offense could not be shackled forever home run that made it 6-4. Joe Ondi sac fly to left center. Down their final SUBSECTION (H) IN §106-118 New Jersey 07076. foot fence along the aforementioned prop- and the big explosion came in the got not one but two runs across when out, Chronic came to the plate as the (FENCES AND WALLS) IN AR- The persons who hold an interest in this erty to the front area, and construct a shed TICLE VIII (ZONE REGULA- license are: at the side of the aforementioned property bottom of the third inning. A leadoff his fly ball to deep right was dropped tying run but Hoynoski got him to fly TIONS) IN CHAPTER 106 John Danner Brandli III who resides at (corrected from Block 10801). walk to Mike Buontempo followed out to leftfield ending the game, the (LAND USE) OF THE CODE 450 Park Avenue Apt. 2-A, Scotch Plains, by Dave Tarullo. Matt Hoynoski then Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, New Jersey and Joseph Tufaro who re- by back-to-back singles set the stage delivered another run home with a sac series and the season for Sofa Kings. OF THE BOROUGH OF 1571 Martine Avenue, Block 10902, Lot GARWOOD TO AMEND RE- sides at 411 Daniel Road, Stewartsville, for the first and most damaging of fly to center. Jason Hoynoski delivered three 21, was approved to demolish the exist- STRICTIONS ON FENCES ON New Jersey. ing rectory and existing garage, and con- home runs and six RBI in the deciding Plans for the proposed licensed pre- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CORNER LOTS. struct a new rectory building, new chapel, game for Gashouse. Brother Matt mises may be examined at the office of the STATEMENT and new garage at this address which is Municipal Clerk. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Hoyniski knocked in a pair of runs. currently a non-conforming conditional use TAKE NOTICE THAT ORDINANCE NO. Objections, if any, should be made im- BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY For Gashouse Gorillas, the victory (corrected from Block 1901, Lot 4.02). 18-19, WAS PASSED ON THE FINAL mediately in writing to Bozena Lacina, The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally puts them into a championship series READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AT Municipal Clerk of the Township of Scotch A copy of said Resolutions has been adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County of Union, State against Charlie Brown’s that was A MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUN- Plains, at the Municipal Building, 430 Park filed in the office of the Board and/or the of New Jersey on August 14, 2018 and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, scheduled to start this week at CIL OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. office of the municipal clerk and is avail- action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as Brookside Park. ON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018. Brave Spirits LLC able for public inspection during regular provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of ATTEST: 450 Park Avenue business hours. this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular Sofa Kings 100 300 203 9 Christina Ariemma Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Shannon Rapant business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the Gas House 005 041 10x 11 Municipal Clerk 2 T - 8/9/18 Secretary to the Zoning Board same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $21.93 & 8/16/18, The Times Fee: $54.06 1 T - 8/16/18, The Times Fee: $27.54 BOND ORDINANCE NO. 18-18 TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO WESTFIELD APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $302,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE A STATE GRANT, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- Congratulations WEST TION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grant appropriated in this multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: to the Top Ten Club for July 2018

SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS A. Resurfacing of the following roads in the Borough as the 2018 Road Improve- ment Project (including drainage, sidewalk, curb and driveway apron improvements, where necessary): Anchor Place (from North Avenue to Second Avenue) Oak Street (from North Avenue to Second Avenue) Spruce Avenue (from Maple Street to the Westfield border) Depending upon the contract price and other exigent circumstances, and upon approval by the Borough Council, there may be additions to or deletions from the aforesaid list. It is hereby determined and stated that said roads being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). Sherrie Natko Beth Sullivan Sharon Steele Cathy Splinter Jessica Marino Appropriation and Estimated Cost $295,000 Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate State Grant Appropriated $216,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,765 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 75,235 Period of Usefulness 10 years B. Undertaking of storm sewer improvements at the 400 block of Union Avenue. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 7,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 335 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 6,665 Period of Usefulness 15 years ——————————————————————————— Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $302,000 State Grant Appropriated $216,000 Joyce Taylor Patricia Plante Jill Skibinsky Julie Murphy Lindsay Lehault Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 4,100 Sales Associate Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 81,900 Section 20 Costs: $36,000 Average Useful Life: 10.40 years Westfield 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 Christina M Ariemma, RMC #600NORTH Municipal Clerk West Office 908.233.0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com Borough of Garwood County of Union © 2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker State of New Jersey Residential Brokerage. 8/18 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $107.10 Page 12 Thursday, August 16, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Senior 60+ Softball League Standings:

FINAL SEASON STANDINGS: LLG completed the doubleheader 60+ A DIVISION: sweep of American Legion under the TEAM W L lights at Tremley Field and vaulted Liberty Lighting Group 16 6 into possession of A Division first American Legion 15 7 Kilkenny House 14 8 place heading into the playoffs. LLG Yogi’s Boys 14 8 came into the final inning down by 2 Awnings Galore 8 14 and then batted through the lineup to take a 5-run lead. Don Miller, Willie 60+ B DIVISION: TEAM W L Jackson, Andre Thomas and Rick Cranford VFW 13 7 Lindemann all collected 4 hits in 4 at- Avengers 8 13 bats. Tom MacDermant and Mike DeBellis Associates 3 16 Guatta chipped in with 3 hits each. Creative Industries Too 4 17 For the Legion, Ray Pelesko had 4 Am. Legion 10, Yogi’s Boys 3 hits, Johnny Amato and Ed Lubas had Ed Lubas took the mound for Ameri- 3 hits each, and pitcher Harry Streep David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times can Legion in this critical A Division contributed 2 hits. FOULING IT OFF...St. George slugger Mike Cunningham fouls the ball during David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times match-up. No one in the Legion lineup DeBellis 6, The Avengers 3 the game with St. Francis at Brookside Park on August 10. St. George won 4-3. OUT AT FIRST...St. George first baseman Vince Fumero makes the putout on St. got more than 2 hits, but a combined In the most important game of the Francis’ Mike Markowycz in the sixth inning at Brookside Park. team effort on both offense and de- DeBellis season, the investigators had fense secured the victory for the Le- to score a victory combined with a St. Bart’s Men’s Oldtimers gion. loss by Creative Too to secure 3rd St. George Edges St. Francis, 4-3 Kilkenny House 15, Awnings 11 place in the 60+ B Division. It took a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Leading 6-4 after 4 innings, Aw- great defensive play by Jorge Barca Softball League Standings: nings scored 7 runs on 9 hits in the top to stop a late inning Avengers rally to and scored once. Cunningham cracked third. Bifani lined a two-out single to Hall, Francis “Pyscho” Vecchione, an RBI double and scored once. left, Hastrup walked, Zerafa loaded of the 5th only to have Kilkenny score secure the win by a 6-3 score and 3rd ST. BART’S STANDINGS: 9 in the bottom of the inning and then place. Hot hitting Johnny Miller (3 TEAM W L T Pct Walt Patrylo, Keith Karyczak, John Rinaldo had an RBI single and Jerry the bases when his grounder was St. George 14 5 0 .737 De Luca, Frank Chupko and Steve Russo singled once as did Fernandez. muffed and Fumero bashed his two- surged to the victory. hits) led the DeBellis boys, with timely The Kilkenny hitting was led by hits by Dave McFall and Howard St. Michael 13 6 1 .675 Pirella, who all had at least two hits. Hastrup walked and scored once. run single to left-center. St. Francis 11 6 1 .639 St. Anthony 13, St. Wolfgang 5 St. Fran’s Ben LoBrace singled in St. George then upped its lead to 4- Ron Kulik, Ed Klecan and Howie Walker providing the runs. Pitcher St. Anthony 10 9 1 .525 Busch who each had 3 hits. For Aw- Richie Silva kept the Avenger hitters St. Wolfgang 9 10 0 .474 St. Anthony tallied 23 hits and all three of his plate appearances and 0 in the fourth. Fernandez plopped a St. Sebastian 5 11 1 .324 cruised past an undermanned St. Joe LoBrace had a two-run double. single into shallow right, Cunningham nings, Gary Cuttler (2R) and Pete in check. Osborn (3B, 2 RBI) were both 3-for- Cranford VFW2 12, Creative 3 St. Joseph 6 13 0 .316 Wolfgang squad. Wolfgang will be Coupe singled twice. Paul Leso went reached first on a force out at second St. Vincent 5 13 0 .278 3. Danny Mendoza (R, RBI), Bruce Cranford VFW2 ended their 2018 looking for revenge in the opening 2-for-2 and walked once. Oporto and Russo slapped a single to right. St. Bart’s is celebrating its 40th round of the playoffs on August 20. singled and scored once. Kozlowski Cunningham then scored on Rinaldo’s Crawford (RBI) and Bobby Lorincz regular season campaign with a win (R) each had two hits. over Creative Too earning themselves season! For more information, please Rob Del Cid (4-4, 4RBI), Dave rapped an RBI single. All three of single to right-center. St. Francis fi- visit stbartssoftball.com. Merkel (3-3), Bobby Camisa, Mike Messano’s grounders were fielded by nally got its bats going somewhat in Liberty Lighting 13, Am. Legion 9 a 13-7 record and 1st place in the B LLG went into the final night of the Division. Brian McDermott led VFW St. Sebastian 11, St. Joseph 8 Abram, Jerry Riepe, Shawn Yaney, Zerafa, who converted them to force the bottom of the inning. Leso St. Sebastian jumped out to an 11- Michael DiBella and Cody “Code outs at second, although Messano did scribbled a single past first then was regular season needing a double- in the victory collecting 5 RBI on a header sweep of first place American double and a triple. Dave Drechsel 3 lead heading into the final frame Red” Brown each racked up multiple manage to score once. D’Amato forced out at second on Messano’s before St. Joes mounted a spirited hits for St. Anthony. Bob McGuinness, singled once and Mike Markowycz second grounder to short. Markowycz Legion in order to secure the top spot belted a two-run homer and Tom in the A Division. In the first game, Rutkowski pitched a great game in comeback that came up short. Rei Jon Villegas, Bryan Healy, Mike walked and scored once. walked. After Oporto lined out to Santiago (5-5, HR), Bryan Munoz (4- DiFabrzio and Dan Margolis all man- St. George took a 1-0 lead in the top centerfield, Joe LoBrace laced his LLG’s Don Miller set the tone with a the victory. first-inning triple and then followed Kilkenny House 10, Yogi’s Boys 9 4), Varou Baboomian, Wells Pikaart aged multiple hits for St. Wolfgang. of the second inning when Nigro two-run double to center. and Rich Pitonzo all collected mul- St. Francis 23, St. Anthony 15 doubled to right field and scored on Pitching and defense became par- with a pair of doubles. Lou Balestriere Leading 6-5 after 4 innings, continued his torrid pace adding two Kilkenny scored 3 runs in the top of tiple hits for St. Sebastian. Tony St. Anthony lost the lead late in a Cunningham’s lined double to right. ticularly stingy until the bottom of the Perconte (3-3), Nash Warfield, “Papa” 23-15 defeat to St. Francis in a slugfest Two more Georgies scored in the seventh when St. Francis came to the singles, a triple and scoring 3 times. the 5th on a 3-run homer by Al Willie Jackson collected two singles Feigenbaum who was 3-for-3 on the Gus Alvarez, Tom Swales, Karl on Tuesday at Forest Road Park. The plate trailing 4-2. Oporto yanked a Grossmann, Al Betau and Tom Fazio game was tied at 15 with St. Francis PUBLIC NOTICE leadoff single to left. Joe LoBrace’s before blasting a 2-run HR in the 4th. night. Yogi’s Boys then scored 4 in Rick Regenthal cleaned up with three the bottom of the 5th to tie the game. led the “less than average” Joes. batting in the top of the sixth when Joe BOROUGH OF FANWOOD grounder back to the mound resulted singles and 3 RBI. For the Legion, St. Wolfgang 12, St. Vincent 11 Oporto homered, scoring three runs. PLANNING BOARD in a putout at first as Oporto scooted Kilkenny squeezed in a run in the 7th Chris Paterek and Ed Lubas had 3 hits on a sac fly by Jose Santana and then Trailing 7-5, St. Vincent scored 6 St. Francis racked up 34 hits in the Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- to second. Kozlowski drilled a liner each. held off Yogi’s in the bottom of the 7th runs in the sixth inning to take an 11- game. Mike Markowycz (5-6, 3R), NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF that deflected off the pitcher’s glove 7 lead heading into the seventh. The Oporto (5-6, 5RBI, 4R), Frank FANWOOD, after public hearing on June and rolled into centerfield for an RBI Liberty 17, American Legion 12 to secure the victory. 27, 2018 granted approval to Tracy & Wolfgang pack came out howling in Samuelian (5-6), Joe Lobrace, Ben Christian Butler for setback and lot area single. Ben LoBrace ricocheted a the seventh, scoring five runs and Lobrace, Paul Leso, Dan Margolis, variances related to the construction of a sharp single off the first baseman’s handing St. Vincent a heartbreaking Colum Keough and Kevin Coupe all small expansion, for property at 244 Union County Senior 50+ glove to put runners on first and sec- defeat. Glen Gang (3-3, 5RBI), Jon collected multiple hits for the Frannies. Belvidere Avenue, Fanwood, being Block ond with one out. Zerafa scooped 109 and Lot 1. “Tiny” Villegas (4-4, 3RBI) and Daryl St. Anthony’s Mike DiBella was a Documents pertaining to this application Coupe’s grounder and tossed to third Softball League Standings: Palmieri (4-4) led the Wolfgang of- perfect 5-5 in defeat. Gerry Riepe, are available for public inspection at Bor- for the second out then he grabbed fense, while Dave Eckert, Mike Dave Merkel, Mike Abram, Shawn ough Hall during normal business hours. Roger Billotto’s grounder and flicked each added two hits. Great outfield McKenna, Howie Bialos, John Veglia Yaney, Bobby Camisa, Cody Brown Ms. Tracy Butler to second for the final out. FINAL REGULAR SEASON: 244 Belvidere Avenue defense from Scott Cohen and DeRosa and Ryan Peters chipped in with mul- and Rob Del Cid all chipped in with Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 St. George 012 100 0 4 50+ A DIVISION: helped keep The VFW in check. For tiple hits. St. Vincent was led by Matt multiple hits for St Anthony. 1 T - 08/16/18, The Times Fee: $16.83 St. Francis 000 200 1 3 TEAM W L Deegan Roofing 17 5 Cranford, Robert LaConti was a per- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Joe Max Telecom 15 6 fect 3-for-3 at the plate. John Fiore Phenomenal Boyz 12 8 and Dave Pringle added two hits BOROUGH OF GARWOOD - NOTICE OF 2018 TAX SALE Linwood Inn 11 10 apiece. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PROPERTY FOR UNPAID TAXES, Roselle American Legion 17, ASSESSMENT OR OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES 50+ B DIVISION: TEAM W L Cranford VFW 2 Notice is hereby given that the following described real property situated in the Borough Roselle American Legion 16 5 Hector Munoz led the Legion with of Garwood, County of Union, on which taxes and other municipal charges for the year Contact Lens & Vision 15 7 two home runs and six runs batted in 2017 remain unpaid, will be sold by the undersigned at Public Auction on Wednesday, Riverside Inn 15 7 September 12, 2018 at 11:00am, in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall, 403 South Cranford VFW 9 13 for the game, clinching the top spot in Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey for the amounts of the 2017 municipal liens chargeable Garwood Metal 8 13 the B Division with the victory. Also against the same. Advanced Financial 7 14 contributing offensively with RBI Said properties will be sold subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest but not to exceed 18% per annum. The payment for liens purchased shall be made prior to the 50+ C DIVISION: were Pat Mooney and Dave Wayman. conclusion of the sale by cash, cashier’s check or money order or the property will be TEAM W L John Amato, Bill Daniel, Gene resold. Any parcel of real property, for which there is no purchaser, will be sold to the Linda’s Driftwood Bar 10 11 Antonucci and Joe Caliguari sparked Borough of Garwood at 18% per annum. The Borough of Garwood makes no represen- AJ Jersey 8 15 the attack in support of a masterful tation as to whether the properties being sold are under the protection of bankruptcy laws. Bad Brains 4 16 pitching effort by Harry Streep. In the event a lien is sold on a property under Bankruptcy protection, the purchaser shall Conair 1 18 be entitled to a refund of the money paid without interest. Riverside 30, Garwood Metal 19 Industrial Properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Contact 14, Cranford VFW 6 Riverside won a back-and-forth (N.J.S.A. 58: 10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S,A. 58: 10A-! et seq.) Steve Wieczerak led the way for game, scoring seven runs in the 7th. and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13: IK-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may Contact Lens, pitching a gem and The Inn Keepers were led by homers be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. going 4-for-4 with a long triple. Dan from Paul Newton and Mario Fastiggi. IN THE EVENT THE OWNER IS ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE MILITARY, THE Righetti added three hits and sparkled They were supported by Ross Pennise RUN, WALK AND ROLL...Participants at the starting line of last year’s 5K Run COLLECTOR SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. at SS making 10 plays. Clutch hitting 6 RBI, while Mark Merriman and Joe At any time before the sale the Collector may receive payment of the amount due on for Everyone are cheered on by the community in support of special needs any property with ALL interest and costs incurred by cash, cashier’s check or money from Kerry Gelb (2B), Joe DeRosa (a Hrubash had 4 RBI apiece. Riverside programming at the Westfield Area YMCA. order. The names shown below are as they appear in the tax duplicate and do not bomb), and Ed Quinn, all with three pounded out 37 hits. necessarily mean that these parties are the present owners of the property. base knocks. Jordan Scher, Peter Byer Riverside Inn 17, Garwood 2 BLK LOT OWNER OF RECORD ADDRESS TOTAL (2B), Neil Kaufman and Bob Beiner John Llano’s 5 RBI and Ross 111 19 WW REALTY, NJ PTNR 334 NORTH AVE 20,770.30 Pennise’s HR and 4 RBI headed the Westfield Area ‘Y’ 5K Run 410 5 NORDHAUSEN, IRMGARD EST OF 327 SPRUCE AVE 7,909.71 PUBLIC NOTICE Riverside attack. John McClung 614 22 HILARCZYK, HS-TR c/o REYES, L 201 HICKORY AVE 6,947.14 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS added 3 hits in support of Mario Sandra Bruns, Tax Collector Fastiggi, who pitched a gem. For Everyone Registration Set 2 T - 8/16/18 & 8/23/18, The Leader Fee: $122.40 NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY JoeMax Telecom 19, Contact 2 The Westfield Area “Y” has an- Last year’s proceeds helped ex- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The bond ordinance, the summary terms JoeMax were hitting on all cylinders nounced that registration is now open pand Dragonfly by offering a class for BOROUGH OF GARWOOD of which are included herein, was intro- scoring 6,4,5 and 4 runs in the first 4 to run, walk, roll, sponsor or volun- teens and supporting the Y’s summer Council with a recommendation that the duced and passed upon first reading at a innings to end this one early. Nick teer at the 5K Run for Everyone. The ORDINANCE NO. 18-20 Redevelopment Plan be adopted; and meeting of the Township Council of the Inclusion Camp program for children Mennona led the offensive charge. event will be held Sunday, September with special needs entering grades K- ORDINANCE OF THE BOR- WHEREAS, upon review of the Plan- Township of Scotch Plains, in the County Phenomenal Boyz 14, Linda’s 8 OUGH COUNCIL OF THE ning Board’s recommendation of the Re- of Union, State of New Jersey, on August 16, at 9:30 a.m. and supports special 6. This year’s proceeds will continue BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, development Plan, the Borough Council 6, 2018. It will be further considered for The Boyz plated seven runs in the needs programs at the “Y”. to support Dragonfly and Inclusion COUNTY OF UNION, NEW has determined to adopt the Redevelop- final passage, after public hearing thereon, 6th frame to break open what was a The start and finish for the 5K Run ment Plan (in the form attached hereto as at a meeting of the Township Council to be Camp, while helping launch a new JERSEY ADOPTING THE very close, well played contest. for Everyone will be in front of the program for young adults with spe- ‘GARWOOD PAPERBOARD Exhibit A), to ensure the success of rede- held at its meeting room in the Township Advanced 16, Bad Brains 14 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN – velopment within the Redevelopment Area, Hall, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, Main “Y” Facility at 220 Clark Street. cial needs that works toward indepen- BLOCK 211, LOT 6 – 75 in conformity with the Borough’s redevel- New Jersey, on September 11, 2018 at Dave Grandmaison went 5-for-5 Awards will be given to overall and dence by developing basic life skills NORTH AVENUE,’ PURSU- opment objectives. 7:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up with 2 home runs and 5 RBI to lead age group winners. Participants will NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED to and including the date of such meeting such as personal care, safety, house- ANT TO THE LOCAL REDE- the AF attack. John Rachko scored have a chance to win prizes and re- keeping and interacting in the com- VELOPMENT AND HOUSING by the Borough Council of the Borough of copies of the full ordinance will be avail- four with his four hits and Tom LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET Garwood, County of Union, New Jersey able at no cost and during regular busi- freshments will be served. New this munity. SEQ. that: ness hours, at the Clerk’s office for the Colandro cleared the bases with a year, a free Kids Run will be held at “Y” Special Needs Coordinator Jill Section 1. The aforementioned recitals members of the general public who shall late-inning double. Dave Kirsch 9:15 a.m. from Roosevelt School to Koerber said, “The Dragonfly class WHEREAS, the Borough of Garwood, in are incorporated herein as though fully set request the same. The summary of the knocked in three with 3 hits. the County of Union, New Jersey (the forth at length. terms of such bond ordinance follows: the Main “Y”. Open to kids age 8 and participants are already training for “Borough”), a public body corporate and Section 2. The Redevelopment Plan, under, all participants will receive a TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE the 5K. Everyone is very excited and politic of the State of New Jersey, is autho- attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby TO AUTHORIZE THE ENGI- ribbon. Registration is required. looking forward to improving over rized pursuant to the Local Redevelop- adopted pursuant to the terms of N.J.S.A. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NEERING PHASES OF THE Initial proceeds of the run estab- ment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A- 40A:12A-7. last year.” UPGRADING OF SANITARY PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1 et seq. (the “Redevelopment Law”), to Section 3. A copy of this Ordinance and lished the Dragonfly Program, which Businesses and individuals are in- SEWER PUMP STATIONS IN, that the following Ordinance was finally determine whether certain parcels of land the Redevelopment Plan shall be avail- offers physical, recreational and so- BY AND FOR THE SEWER adopted by the Township Council of the vited to sponsor, volunteer or partici- within the Borough constitute an area in able for public inspection at the office of the UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP Township of Scotch Plains, County of cial programs for young adults with pate with friends, family or cowork- need of rehabilitation and/or an area in Borough Clerk during regular business OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE Union, New Jersey, on the 6th of August special needs for free or at minimal need of redevelopment; and hours. ers. For details and registration, visit COUNTY OF UNION, STATE 2018. WHEREAS, on September 24, 2013, Section 4. This Ordinance shall take cost and enabled the “Y” to hire a www.westfieldynj.org/get-involved/ OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- the Borough Council (the “Borough Coun- effect in accordance with all applicable ORDINANCE 2018-24 Certified Therapeutic Recreation Spe- PRIATE THE SUM OF 5k-run-for-everyone, the Westfield cil”) adopted Resolution No. 13-134 au- laws. $310,000 TO PAY THE COST ORDINANCE AMENDING cialist (CTRS) to oversee these pro- Area YMCA Welcome Center at 220 thorizing the Planning Board of the Bor- EXHIBIT A THEREOF, TO AUTHORIZE SECTION 2.34 (REGULA- grams and develop new ones. ough (the “Planning Board”) to investi- GARWOOD PAPERBOARD Clark Street, Westfield, or call 908- THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TIONS APPLICABLE IN ALL gate whether the area commonly known REDEVELOPMENT PLAN 301-9622. TO FINANCE SUCH APPRO- ZONES) IN CHAPTER XXIII on the Borough tax maps as Block 211, Lot BLOCK 211, LOT 6 PUBLIC NOTICE PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE ENTITLED ZONING OF THE 6 (the “Property”) met certain criteria un- 75 NORTH AVENUE PUBLIC NOTICE der the Redevelopment Law as an “area in FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVISED GENERAL ORDI- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT need of redevelopment”; and NOTICE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY IN ANTICIPATION OF THE OF SCOTCH PLAINS AND PLANNING BOARD WHEREAS, on March 11, 2014, the Notice is hereby given that Ordinance CONTRACTOR: Jesco Inc., 1260 Cen- ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. CREATING A NEW SECTION Planning Board recommended to the Bor- No. 18-20, was introduced and passed on tennial Avenue, Piscataway, New Jersey TAKE NOTICE that on August 8, 2018 23-3.5 A.2 DOMESTIC PETS. ough Council that the Property met certain first reading at a meeting of the Borough Purpose(s): Undertaking of the engi- 08854 the Garwood Planning Board memorial- criteria under the Redevelopment Law as Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the neering phases of the upgrading of the ORDINANCE 2018-25 NATURE OF SERVICES: Purchase of ized the following resolution: an “area in need of redevelopment”; and County of Union, State of New Jersey, held Raritan Road and Lamberts Mill Road (1) 2018 Leeboy 1000G Paver Case PB18-02: 161 Spruce Avenue, ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENT- WHEREAS, by Resolution 15-273, the on the 14th DAY OF AUGUST 2018, and Sanitary Sewer Pump Stations in, by and $79,900.00 Block 512, Lot 2 R/A Zone. Applicant: ING AND AMENDING THE Borough Council designated the Property that Ordinance No. 18-20, will be taken up for the Sewer Utility of the Township. (1) 2018 Bomag Double Drum Roller Diane Perona. REVISED GENERAL ORDI- as an “area in need of redevelopment” in for further consideration for final passage $38,683.50 Granting relief from Section 106-106 (e) Appropriation: $310,000 NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP accordance with the Redevelopment Law at the meeting of said Borough Council to DURATION: 2018 which requires accessory structures be Bonds/Notes Authorized: $310,000 OF SCOTCH PLAINS, CHAP- (the “Redevelopment Area”) and directed be held at its meeting room in the Munici- AMOUNT: Total purchase amount of placed at least 3 feet from a side yard Grants (if any) Appropriated: $-0- TER VII, ENTITLED TRAFFIC, the Planning Board to prepare a redevel- pal Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, $118,583.50 charged to Special Ordinance property line to permit a generator and air- Section 20 Costs: $310,000 SCHEDULE XXIV-PERMIT opment plan for the Redevelopment Area; New Jersey, on the 28th DAY OF AU- No. 2215A, Capital Account C-07-221- conditioner compressor located 18 inches Useful Life: 40 years PARKING FOR RESIDENTS. and GUST 2018, at 7:15 p.m., or as soon 5A5 under Purchase Order #18-03010 from the property line. WHEREAS, the Planning Board held a thereafter as said matter can be heard, at This Notice is published pursuant to ORDINANCE 2018-26 and National Joint Powers Alliance Coop- The resolution is on file and available for public hearing on August 8, 2018, to re- which time and place all persons who may N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. erative Purchasing Contract #032515-JDC inspection in the office of the Planning ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING view and comment on the proposed rede- be interested therein will be given an op- Bozena Lacina THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Board located in the Municipal Building SALARIES AND WAGES FOR velopment plan entitled “Garwood Paper- portunity to be heard concerning the same. Township Clerk FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE located at 403 South Avenue, Garwood, MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES board Redevelopment Plan – Block 211, ATTEST: Township of Scotch Plains OF THE TOWN CLERK. New Jersey. Lot 6 – 75 North Avenue,” (the “Redevel- Christina Ariemma County of Union BOZENA LACINA, RMC Tara Rowley, RMC Adele C. Lewis opment Plan”), and resolved to transmit Municipal Clerk State of New Jersey MUNICIPAL CLERK Town Clerk Board Secretary the Redevelopment Plan to the Borough 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $94.86 1 T - 8/16/18, The Times Fee: $52.53 1 T - 08/16/18, The Times Fee: $32.13 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $19.89 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 16, 2018 Page 13 From the archives of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- D. Blair Corbin’s Fanwood Times August 8, 2016: White flags wa- vered and towels were thrown in very Raiders early in Game 1 of the best-of-three series of the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League A Division Champi- Blue Devils onship at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains between the usual suspects, Cougars top-seeded, undefeated Stage House and second-seeded Netherwood Bar & Grill, who have faced each other in Walk Down Memory Lane the finals for the past 11 years (In 2006, Stage House known as Inves- tors Savings beat Netherwood known a seemingly comfortable 8-2 lead “Hammer of Thor” offensively for AJ as Deegan in three games for the entering the bottom of the third in- Jersey, Leo White and Mark Marotta, championship). ning. Awnings did take a few gulps of were also involved in the production After dropping Game 1 originally air to answer somewhat in the third, of the winning run. After Rosie’s went scheduled for nine innings, 21-5, the but then Top Line was forced to be down in order in the top of the eighth, towels were thrown in by Netherwood gasping heavily for air when Awnings White drilled a leadoff single over captain Steve Brainard by request af- scored seven runs galore in the bot- second and one out later Marotta ter four innings so as to begin a seven- tom of the fifth inning to grab a 12-11 crushed a walk-off triple. inning Game 2. Nothing changed, lead before Neal Iaccarino beat out a August 14, 2013: Forest Road however, as the Stage House Horse- solo home run in the seventh to knot Park’s baseball-sized diamond may men continued to trample the the score. have presented a different venue for Netherwoodians, this time in six in- August 14, 2014: Hard luck befell members of the St. Bart’s Oldtimers nings, 19-1, to seize the title and fin- Rosie’s Wine Bar, the softball team Men’s Softball League, but St. Anne ish their season undefeated. that is, for the second game in a row adapted to the conditions much ear- The big boomers for the Stage when shortstop Dave Ciarrocca pulled lier then held on to defeat St. House in Game 1 were Aaron Richards off a spectacular diving play that pre- Alexander, 16-9, in Fanwood. Inter- and Tony Wargo. Richards crushed a vented what would have been the estingly, St. Alexander out-hit St. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE DOUBLE PLAY...Charlie Brown’s first baseman Kyle Berwick snags the ball in the nick of time to complete the double play as American Legion’s Brady Lau steps on first in the first inning at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains. Charlie Brown’s Nips Legion in Semifinal, 13-12

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 run for Charlie Brown’s. field pulled off a number of over rolling and bouncing snag of Simo’s Game 3 was originally scheduled shifts when needed. Simo, playing wicked liner in the eighth inning. for August 7 at the same location and second, put himself in position a few Charlie Brown’s scored three runs American Legion Post 3 got off to a 1- times to make some unassisted putouts in the bottom of the first. Savarese and 0 lead in the top of the first inning when at first base. Simo also initiated a Simo both singled and scored on Roc Sarna and Aaron Richards ripped second-to-first double play in the third Wargo’s two-run single down the right singles and Chris Williams followed inning. Savarese made a fine running field line. Gallitelli doubled. Tom with an RBI single. Charlie Brown’s grab in centerfield and Kyle Berwick Giannone slapped an RBI single past came to the plate and had Todd Simo gobbled up a low liner at first base. first. Giannone attempted to score but on first with one out. Wargo stepped to Wargo, at short, did his thing with a was gunned down by right fielder Chris the plate and made contact with the number of smooth plays that he con- Williams. In the third, Wargo doubled ball just as a loud crack of lightning verted to putouts. to right and scored on Piccola’s bounc- caused the game to be delayed. Pour- Playing shortstop for the Legion, ing single past second. ing and unforgiving rain followed and Brady Lau pulled off a number of The Legion’s first run came in the the game was rescheduled. smooth grabs, which included a rangy fourth when Richards lined a double This time it was Charlie Brown’s snare to get a force out at third. Pitcher to right and scored on Pence’s loop- who got the drop on the Legion and John Rachko needed to demonstrate ing double to mid-centerfield. But the top five players in the lineup ac- his catlike reflexes by stopping some Charlie Brown’s answered with four counted for 10 of their runs, nine RBI shots back to the mound. Second runs to seize an 8-1 lead. Josh Decker and 14 of their 22 hits. Wargo went 4- baseman Billy Aumenta was involved CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 for-4 with a pair of doubles, two in- in several putouts but right- tentional walks, two RBI and four centerfielder Sarna made the catch of PUBLIC NOTICE runs scored. Cory Gallitelli rapped a the day when he performed a diving, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD double and three singles, drew an CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY intentional walk, scored once and had PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS David B. Corbin (August 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times A SUPER AND DECIDING PLAY...AJ Jersey catcher Howie Greco makes a great catch for the putout on Rosie’s Jim three RBI. Simo doubled, singled, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Sealed bid proposals for the provision of scored twice and had an RBI. Scotty PLANNING BOARD patrol and administrative vehicles for the Massarelli in the fourth inning. The AJ Jersey Boys pulled out a 10-9 victory in the eighth at Jerseyland Field (August 14, 2014). Police Department in the Township of Savarese doubled, singled, walked SPECIAL MEETING Cranford and registered members of the twice, scored twice and had an RBI. pair of homers, a triple and a single winning run and allowed AJ Jersey to Anne, 19-16, but the Annies issued PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plan- Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing Sys- for six RBI, while scoring three times. come up with a dramatic eight-inning more influence with a pair of triples, The American Legion’s first four ning Board (the “Board”) of the Township tem, System Identifier 47-CPCPS will be Wargo homered, doubled, singled 10-9 victory in Game 2 of the Union a pair of doubles and a grand slam hitters put up big numbers. Chris of Cranford has scheduled a “Special received by the Township Clerk on Sep- Meeting” that will be held on Wednes- tember 12, 2018 in room 108 of the Mu- twice, scored four times and had six County 50+ Softball League B Divi- home run from Matt Brown, who fin- Williams ripped a pair of two-run nicipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, singles and scored once. Jerrod Pence day, September 12, 2018. RBI. Scotty Savarese and Mikey sion playoffs at Jerseyland Field in ished 2-for-3. Anne starting pitcher PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plan- Cranford, New Jersey, at 11:00 a.m. pre- DeVizio demonstrated that their team Scotch Plains. Harold Hopler went 4-for-4 with two pounded a double and two singles, ning Board (the “Board”) of the Township vailing time. Specifications and bid proposal forms also had blazing speed. In three plate The two big guns who held the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 scored once and had two RBI. Sarna of Cranford will hold a “Special Meeting” with the workshop portion at 7:30 p.m. in may be obtained in the Office of the Town- appearances, DeVizio slashed an in- finished with three singles, two RBI ship Clerk, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, and two runs scored. Richards Room 108 and the public hearing at 8:00 side-the-park homer, an RBI double p.m. in the Council Chambers, Room 107 New Jersey, between the hours of 8:00 and scored three times. Savarese whacked a pair of doubles and scored at the Township of Cranford Town Hall a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Fri- singled twice, doubled, walked and three times. building located at 8 Springfield Avenue, day. Defensively, Charlie Brown’s in- Cranford, New Jersey 07016, to hear the All bid proposals shall be submitted in an scored all four times. following matter: opaque sealed envelope clearly marked August 18, 2015: Osiris PUBLIC NOTICE “PROVISION OF 2019 VEHICLES FOR Hernandez, not to be confused with Application # PBA-17-00004 THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD PO- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Hartz Mountain Industries LICE DEPARTMENT” with the bidder’s Osiris, the Egyptian God of the after- FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD 750 Walnut Avenue name, address and telephone number. Block: 541, Lot: 2, C-3 Zone life, definitely did give second-seeded CONTRACTOR: The Public Restroom Bidders are required to comply with the Top Line new life in the top of the Company, 2587 Business Parkway, Applicant is seeking to rezone the sub- requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. eighth inning when he crushed an Minden, Nevada 89423 ject property to eliminate the office and and N.J.A.C. 17:27. RBI triple then scored an insurance NATURE OF SERVICES: Purchase and warehousing uses in favor of multi-family The Township of Cranford reserves the installation of restrooms at Westfield Me- residential use (§136-13). right to reject any or all bid proposals or run leading to a 14-12 victory over morial Park Any interested party may appear at said any part thereof, as in its judgment may be third-seeded Awnings Galore in Game DURATION: 2018 hearing and participate therein in accor- deemed to be in the best interest of the 2 of the best of three series in the AMOUNT: $146,225 charged to Park dance with the rules of the Planning Board. Township of Cranford. The Township of Union County Senior 50+ Softball Improvement Trust Fund, Account T-05- All materials submitted will be available Cranford also reserves the right to waive 600-076, under Purchase Order No. 18- for public inspection during municipal busi- any minor irregularity or technicality. League B Division semifinal playoffs 03035 and Buy Board Cooperative Pur- ness hours at the office of the Zoning and Patricia Donahue at Memorial 2 Field in Linden. Previ- chasing Contract No. 512-16. Planning Office, both of which are located Township Clerk ously, Awnings held on to skin the Top THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT in the Cranford Township Town Hall, 8 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $33.66 Liners, 9-8, when the potential tying FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey OF THE TOWN CLERK. 07016. PUBLIC NOTICE run was thrown out at the plate in Tara Rowley Donna Pedde extra innings. David B. Corbin (August 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD TOO CLOSE TO CALL...St. Anne pitcher Harry Semple puts the tag on St. Town Clerk Secretary, Planning Board BOARD OF EDUCATION Breathing variations fluctuated Alexander’s Chris Nardi and gets the “Out” call from the umpire in the fourth 1 T - 8/16/18, Leader Fee: $18.36 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $34.17 512 CEDAR STREET throughout the game as Top Line took SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076 inning at Forest Road Park in Fanwood on August 14, 2013. St. Anne won 16-9. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF chapter are considered pre-existing, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD COMPUTERS & RELATED PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE nonconformities that are permitted to be CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY TECHNOLOGY repaved, however the repaving cannot TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PROPERTY ORDINANCE NO. 2018-14 result in a nonconforming driveway set- In compliance with the New Jersey Pub- FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND back becoming less conforming. lic School Law 18A:18A-45, the Scotch Notice is hereby given that I, Mary L. Testori, Tax Collector for the Township of Cranford in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, THE CODE OF THE TOWN- §255-26G(3)a.4 delete Plains-Fanwood Board of Education has will on September 12, 2018 at 10:00am, in the Mayor and Council Chambers at the Township of Cranford Municipal building, 8 Springfield SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- SECTION 2. Chapter 255, Article IV authorized the public sale of used comput- Ave, Cranford, New Jersey, expose for sale and sell the tracts and parcels of land hereinafter specified for unpaid taxes and or other TER 255 LAND DEVELOP- Development Requirements and Stan- ers and other technology related equip- municipal charges due, pursuant to the authority of Revised Statutes of New Jersey Title 54:5-19 et seq. Said land will be struck off and MENT, ARTICLE IV DESIGN dards, Section §255-26G(8) is hereby ment. sold to such persons as will purchase the same subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no such case in excess of STANDARDS, SPECIFIC, amended as follows: Sealed bids will be accepted by Mrs. eighteen (18) percent per annum. CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, BANK CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER, will be accepted as payment for SECTION 255-26G “CIRCU- §255-26G(8) (g) Deborah Saridaki, School Business Ad- said parcels on the day of the sale. The payment for the sale shall be made before the conclusion of the sale; otherwise the property LATION, DRIVEWAYS, PARK- (g) Parking areas, loading areas and ministrator, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, will be resold. Payment of the amount due on any parcel may be made at any time before the sale, together with all interest and costs ING AND LOADING AND UN- driveways shall be curbed with granite August 28, 2018. All bids shall be submit- incurred up to the time of payment by CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, BANK CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER, whereupon the impending sale LOADING REQUIREMENTS” block. One- and two-family residences are ted to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board thereof will be canceled. exempt from this requirement. of Education, 512 Cedar Street, Scotch Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.) the Water Pollution WHEREAS, Township Committee of the §255-26G(8) (h) Plains, New Jersey 07076. Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10a-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1k-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is Township of Cranford, New Jersey a com- (h) Driveways and parking areas for one- The bidding form, which lists the equip- precluded from issuing a tax sale Certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner prehensive Land Development Ordinance and two-family residences shall be paved ment to be sold, is available in the board of or operator of the site. Parcels are to be sold subject to roll back taxes under the Farmland Assessment Act of 1954, improvement (“LDO”) for the Township of Cranford; and from the driveway apron to the front build- education office located at Evergreen Av- assessment installments not yet due, and added or omitted assessments for improvements as provided by N.J.S.A. 54:1-63.2 and 54:4- WHEREAS, §255-26G Circulation, ing setback line, but not directly in front of enue & Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New 63.3.1. Pursuant to the Soldiers and Sailors Civil relief Act. (N.J.S.A. 38—:23-C18), this provision applies to the collection of taxes or Driveways, Parking and Loading and Un- the principal structure, except circular drive- Jersey between the hours of 8:30 a.m. until assessments and provides certain unique relief to those qualifying individuals. If any owner is an active service man, please call the loading Requirements of the Code of the ways constructed to the standards herein. 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is Tax Collector at 908-709-7229. The names shown are as they appear in the most recent tax duplicate and do not necessarily mean that Township of Cranford provides design stan- The remainder shall be improved either also available on the district website, https:/ the parties are the current owners of the property. dards for the construction of driveways for with paving or with washed gravel or stone /www.spfk12.org under Department – Busi- one- and two- family residences in the not exceeding 3/4 inch. The maximum ness Office. BLOCK LOT QUALIFIER OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION AMOUNT TYPE township; and permitted width of such driveways shall be Sealed bids shall be clearly marked: 119 10 WOLF: FLORENCE 21 RUTGERS RD 14,321.29 T WHEREAS, it is desired to introduce a 10 feet or 1/3 the lot width, whichever is Bid for the Sale of Used Technology – 130 40 MORIN: ROBERTA 110 MAKATOM DR 18,415.14 TS front yard parking ordinance prohibiting greater, but in no case shall the width of August 2018. 134 12 THOMAS: CONSTANCE DRIMONES 707 GALLOWS HILL RD 3,447.63 TS parking directly in front of principal struc- any driveway exceed 26 feet. Circular drive- Computers to be sold are located at the 148 19 THE KOPF FAMILY TRUST 10 ARNET PL 10,465.01 T tures on one- and two- family properties. ways shall not exceed 15 feet in width. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, 641 164 5 HANNON: MARIA S 505 SPRINGFIELD AVE 23,169.14 T WHEREAS, it is desired to include all Parking shall only be permitted on a drive- Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, New Jer- 192 5 S&P CRANFORD HOLDINGS LLC 18-20 UNION AVE N 6,083.28 T currently pre-existing, legal nonconform- way or an improved parking area. sey and will be available for public inspec- 200 37 BUONTEMPO: RICHARD & MARGARET 4 CRESCENT PL 17,927.09 T ing driveways in required side yard areas SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of tion by appointment only through Mr. 203 4 HARRIAT-GRANT, ELAINE 614 RIVERSIDE DR 17,833.06 TS on residential properties as permitted to ordinances inconsistent herewith are Darren Watsky at (908) 232-6161 ext. 4019. 203 21 FIORE: ANDREW, TANIA 87 GLENWOOD RD 219.58 S be reconstructed without change to di- hereby repealed to the extent of such The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of 219 3 DAIDONE: ANITA 6 FRANKLIN AVE 8,906.23 TS mensions or footing locations. inconsistency. Education does not guarantee the used 225 4 PROVIDENCE GROUP LLC 401 CENTRAL AVE 335.63 T WHEREAS, it is also desired to remove SECTION 4. If any portion of this ordi- technology for sale and will not be respon- 234 13 KELLY: ANNE B 333 MANOR AVE 10,195.68 T the requirement for granite block curbing nance shall be determined to be invalid, sible for any losses resulting from the in- 267 3 RYDER: FRANCES ESTATE 208 ORANGE AVE 13,166.70 TS for driveways for one- and two- family such determination shall not affect the spection of or ultimate use of the comput- 294 18 NEUHAUS: ROBERT K & BONNIE 100 BIRCHWOOD AVE 264.55 S residences. validity of the remaining portions of said ers. All sales are on an “AS IS” basis. 318 33 MC CARTHY: TERENCE J & PATRICIA 41 JOHN ST 239.77 S NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED ordinance. Terms are cash or certified check pay- 320 9 WOLFE: JAMES & SHIRLEY 16 ELIZABETH AVE 173.82 S by the Township Committee of the Town- SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take able to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board 333 2 HORAN LUMBER & COAL 500 NORTH AVE E 168.88 S ship of Cranford as follows: effect upon final passage and publication of Education. A 10% deposit must accom- 403 19 NIOTIS: GEORGE / KETIKIDIS: C & M 58 BURNSIDE AVE 211.78 S SECTION 1. Chapter 255, Article IV in accordance with law. pany bid. Award will be given to the highest 419 3 DAVITT, MICHAEL J & TIFFANY M 45 HILLCREST AVE 12,386.57 T Development Requirements and Stan- bidder and refunds of deposits will be 445 18 DONOFRIO: J, J JR, G T, A J, V A 415 LEXINGTON AVE 1,022.88 S NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE dards, Section 255-26G(3)a is hereby made to all other bidders. Computers pur- 457 10 MARIS: MICHAEL & MARIA 545 LEXINGTON AVE 17,464.51 T amended as follows: The foregoing ordinance was introduced chased must be paid for and removed 473 10 MEIER: WILLIAM E 25 SOUTH AVE W 17,397.72 TS §255-26G(3)a Minimum setbacks and and approved on first reading at a meeting within ten (10) days of award or bid will be 473 11 MEIER: KENNETH 23 SOUTH AVE W 19,288.18 TS area requirements for parking areas. of the Township Committee of the Town- forfeited. 487 12 SENI REAL ESTATE HOLDING II LLC 14 GROVE ST 2,281.17 T (a) Location of parking. No required off- ship of Cranford, New Jersey on Tuesday, The Board reserves the right to reject 491 23 CAETANO: HELDER & SUSANA/VICENTE: J 367 WALNUT AVE 200.14 S street parking area shall be located in a July 17, 2018 and will be further consid- any or all proposals and waive any infor- 493 10 FEDERAL NAT’L MORTGAGE ASSOC 44 HAWTHORN ST 264.55 S minimum required setback as set forth in ered for final passage after public hearing mality in the process if it is in the best 505.02 1 -C0402- - RICE: ALYSON W 402 LINCOLN PARK E 169.53 S the minimum setbacks for parking areas to be held at the Municipal Building, 8 interests of the Board. No proposal may be 516 8 GRASSO: CARMELLA ESTATE 122 THOMAS ST 219.98 S found below except for driveways used Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey deemed accepted until the adoption of a 571 5 MATLOSZ: PAWEL 214 DIETZ ST 192.82 S solely for access to parking areas. Drive- on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:30 formal resolution by the Board. 573 12.01 ELIZABETH ERDODY LIVING TRUST 112 BRYANT AVE 1,614.68 T ways for one and two- family residences PM or as soon thereafter as this matter can By order of the Scotch Plains Board of 599 3 ARMSTRONG: LULU BELLE ESTATE % ICG 4 MC CLELLAN ST 498.51 T are exempt from providing a driveway set- be reached. All persons interested will be Education in the County of Union, New 604 6 DANIELS, SHIRLEY ANN & MICHELE L 6 GRANT ST 9,358.02 T back, except new construction driveways given the opportunity to be heard concern- Jersey. 612 11 LO GIUDICE: STEPHEN C & LAURA 1 SAMOSET RD 14,019.92 T in locations where a driveway previously ing such ordinance. Deborah S. Saridaki T-Property Taxes W-Water S-Sewer E-Electric O-Other A-Sp Assmnt 1-Misc 2-Board Up 3-Demolition did not exist. All currently existing drive- Patricia Donahue School Business Administrator Mary L. Testori, Collector of Taxes ways as of the date of the passing of this Municipal Clerk Board Secretary 4 T - 08/16, 08/23, 08/30 & 09/6/18, The Leader Fee: $593.64 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $99.45 1 T - 8/16/18, The Times Fee: $55.08 Page 14 Thursday, August 16, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION and Bruce Evans both went 3-for-3 D. Blair Corbin’s with a run scored and Paul Newton went 3-for-3 with two RBI. August 11, 2008: Top-seeded Sofa Raiders Kings had a breakout five-run fourth inning to put them comfortably ahead of the team known as Novy en route Blue Devils to a 13-6 victory in Game 1 of the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League Cougars B Division championship series at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains. Sofa King John Lyp, who finished Walk Down Memory Lane with three hits, ignited a five-run rally on five hits, capped by Brad Belford’s two-run double and Jay Everitt’s sec- doubles, a walk and a triple, while wait the sweeter the taste of victory! ond hit of the game. Brian Schiller scoring three times and adding an After winning game 1 in a 17-12 finished with three hits and four runs RBI. Leadoff hitter Keith Karyczak, slugfest, sweetness filled the air for scored. who scored twice, also had four hits the second-seeded Park Beverage men August 8, 2007: Inning-by-inning with a three-run triple and a double. at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains pep talks paid off for Cepp’s “Vets & August 17, 2012: Facing the No. 1 when they shut down the top-seeded Rookies”, who broke open a tight seed in the Saints Divi- sion (St. George), the much lower seeded St. Joseph men entered the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times second round playoff ALL FOR NOTHING...Charlie Brown’s second baseman Todd Simo puts the tag on American Legion’s Chris Williams in the first inning at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on August 7. The game was rained out and was restarted on August 8. game with a relaxed but determined attitude at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. Dean Talcott, a 25-year vet- Charlie Brown’s Nips Legion in Semifinal, 13-12 eran with the league, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 also announced that he (2-for-4) drew a leadoff walk and Piccola and Bryan Bellante followed except the throw to first was dropped. would be retiring as the Frank Mastrocola (2-for-4) hopped a with RBI singles. After a force out at second, the door team captain after 17 single over second. Simo lofted an Legionnaire Nick Bandoni doubled of opportunity opened. Spellman slid years at the helm, al RBI sacrifice fly to right and Wargo and scored on Kevin Spellman’s (3- a single past short, Rachko singled though he will remain was intentionally walked. Gallitelli for-4) single to center in the fifth then over second, Lau lined an RBI single in a more relaxed posi- wiggled an RBI single by second then two more Legionnaires scored in the to center, Sarna slashed a two-run tion as a player. St. George totaled 12 PUBLIC NOTICE sixth to narrow the margin to 8-4 single to right, Richards walked, Chris when Sarna singled, Richards doubled Williams poked a two-run single to legitimate hits. Kevin UNION COUNTY BOARD and Chris Williams slashed a two-run left and Pence deflected a hard RBI Spellman crushed a OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS grand slam homer. Ja- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD single to right. single off the pitcher’s glove to make Date Adopted: 8/9/18 Wargo singled and later scored on the score 12-11. “Good Grief!” son Fiore had a pair of singles, with two RBI David B. Corbin (August 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Public Notice is hereby given that the an error in the sixth then in the sev- Charlie Brown’s was stunned when BEATING OUT A SINGLE…St. Joseph’s Dean Talcott, left, beats out a single as St. George first Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- enth, Savarese, who survived a run- Dennis DeMascio walked and and two runs scored. ers has awarded a contract without com- Erik Hastrup (2 runs baseman Bruce Evans awaits the throw from shallow centerfield during the St. Bart’s playoffs petitive bidding as an Professional down between second and third, and Bandoni punched an RBI single to (August 2012). servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) Simo, who singled, both scored on right-center, tying the score. Finally scored), Jeff Fried- (i). This contract and the resolution autho- Gallitelli’s single to left. Charlie Wargo scooped Kyle Williams’ lander (RBI) and Bruce Evans each and defending champions Stage game with four runs in the seventh rizing it is available for public inspection in Brown’s upped its lead to 12-4 with grounder and flicked to second for rapped a pair of singles. John Deitch House, 13-5, in Game 2 to claim the inning to throttle the hot, charging the Office of the Clerk of the Board. another run in the eighth when the third out. scored twice and added an RBI. A Division crown in the Scotch Plains Delasal team, 11-4, in Game 2 of the RESOLUTION NO: 2018-690 Giannone skipped home on The American Legion’s door of August 10, 2010: The longer the Men’s Softball League. Gus Alvarez Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League amending (Resolution No. 2017-224) went 4-for-5 with three RBI and a run B Division championship at AWARDED TO: Mott MacDonald, Savarese’s base-loaded walk. opportunity was finally slammed Morristown, New Jersey The Legion ninth began with a when Berwick’s base-loaded free pass PUBLIC NOTICE scored. Second baseman Dan Samila Jerseyland Field. Third baseman also provided a huge delivery of an Colin Weber made several diving SERVICES TO: to provide additional putout at first and it looked like the brought home Piccola with the win- UNION COUNTY BOARD Engineering Services associated with the second out would be of the same type, ning run. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS RBI triple, an RBI double and an RBI stops for putouts, turned a third-to- Lenape Park Dam Rehabilitation Project single, while scoring three times. second-to-first double play and chased American Leg 000 112 008 12 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: in an amount not to exceed PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 8/9/18 $31,300.00for a new contract amount not Chaz Brown’s 301 401 211 13 Damon Roth (run scored) rapped three down a popup in shallow leftfield. Art UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the singles and had an RBI. Schmidt started a two-out rally in the to exceed $77,300.00 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE August 14, 2009: St Jude feasted seventh inning with a double. Ivan NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board Chosen Freeholders petitive bidding as an extraordinary on 20 singles and held the St. David Rosa (2-for-5, 3 runs scored) twisted 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Date Adopted: 8/9/18 UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. “Team Supreme” to 13 hits in a 12-7 the cap on that inning with a three-run PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the victory. Jude’s Jason Fiore reached blast. Rookies Weber (3 RBI, run ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 8/9/18 resolution authorizing it is available for UNION COUNTY BOARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk base safely in all four of his at bats by scored, double), Joe Cepparulo, Jr. (2 petitive bidding as an extraordinary Public Notice is hereby given that the whacking three singles and reaching runs, RBI) and Mike Rusin (RBI, run OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Board. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- RESOLUTION NO: 2018-702 on an error, while scoring twice and scored, double) each had three hits Date Adopted: 8/9/18 resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as an Professional amending (Resolution No. 2017-690) having an RBI. Joe DeChiaro (RBI) and Jeff Bell belted two. Public Notice is hereby given that the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) AWARDED TO: Development Direc- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Board. (i). This contract and the resolution autho- tions, LLC, of Rahway New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- rizing it is available for public inspection in RESOLUTION NO: 2018-708 SERVICE: to provide administration of UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD petitive bidding as an Professional the Office of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: Page Conservation, the Union County Home Improvement Pro- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) gram and Senior Home Improvement (i). This contract and the resolution autho- Inc., Washington, DC RESOLUTION NO: 2018-695 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SERVICE: all execute all necessary amending (Resolution No.2018-582) PERIOD: September 1, 2018- August Date Adopted: 8/9/18 Date Adopted: 8/9/18 rizing it is available for public inspection in 31, 2019 the Office of the Clerk of the Board. items needed with services of specialist in AWARDED TO: Dr. Vipul C. Mody, of Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the art conservation at the locations of the Bridgewater, New Jersey COSTS: in the amount not to exceed Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- RESOLUTION NO: 2018-685 Deserted Village of Feltville SERVICES TO: for a professional medi- $329,000.00 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- AWARDED TO: Harbor Consultants COSTS: in the amount not to exceed cal services to the Union County Immuni- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk petitive bidding as an Professional petitive bidding as an extraordinary Inc., Cranford, New Jersey $40,000.00 zation Clinic, to include Dr. Mody’s medi- of the Board Chosen Freeholders servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. SERVICES TO: for a professional ser- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk cal practice firm 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $23.97 (i). This contract and the resolution autho- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the vices as they relate to five properties ac- resolution authorizing it is available for of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE rizing it is available for public inspection in quire the Open Space, Recreation and 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $21.93 of the Board Chosen Freeholders the Office of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Historic Preservation Trust Fund of the Board. 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $20.40 UNION COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION NO: 2018-687 COSTS: this contracts is in amount not PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS to exceed $38,600.00 amending (Resolution No. 2018-151) RESOLUTION NO: 2018-699 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD AWARDED TO: NV5 Parsippany, New amending (Resolution No. 2017-1091) James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 8/9/18 UNION COUNTY BOARD Jersey AWARDED TO: Unum Life Insurance of the Board Chosen Freeholders OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS SERVICES TO: for the purpose to pro- Company of America, Atlanta GA 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $21.42 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD viding On-Call Traffic Engineering Ser- SERVICE: to provide the County’s Short Date Adopted: 8/9/18 ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 8/9/18 vices for the Union County Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the PERIOD: January 1, 2018-December policy UNION COUNTY BOARD unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 31, 2018 PERIOD: September 1, 2018- August OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2019 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD resolution authorizing it is available for unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an Professional $5,000.00.00for a new contract amount COSTS: in the amount not to exceed Date Adopted: 8/9/18 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) not to exceed $25,000.00 $230,000.00 Public Notice is hereby given that the of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for (i). This contract and the resolution autho- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk rizing it is available for public inspection in RESOLUTION NO: 2018-693 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board. the Office of the Clerk of the Board. amending (Resolution No. 2017-981) 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $23.97 petitive bidding as an Professional AWARDED TO: Various Agencies servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) RESOLUTION NO: 2018-689 RESOLUTION NO: 2018-698 SERVICE: HEARTH Emergency Solu- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE (i). This contract and the resolution autho- amending (Resolution No. 2017-529) amending (Resolution No. 2018-34) tions (HES) Grant Spending Plan SECTION III. Article 11, Section 11.25 rizing it is available for public inspection in AWARDED TO: Sun Life Financial, AWARDED TO: CME Associates, TOWN OF WESTFIELD PERIOD: August 1, 2017- October 31, titled “CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DIS- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Philadelphia, PA Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 2018 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2111 TRICT”, subsection C. titled “Condi- SERVICE: for Individual Stop Loss In- SERVICES TO: for the purpose of pro- RESOLUTION NO: 2018-688 COSTS: no change in funding and no tional uses and structures.” is hereby surance Services for the Employee Medi- viding On-Call Environmental Engineer- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AWARDED TO: Dewberry Engineers further changes to the spending plan amended and supplemented by adding cal and Prescription Self-Insured Program ing Services CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF Inc., Bloomfield, New Jersey James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk the following language. COSTS: to increase the amount by COSTS: in an amount not to exceed THE LAND USE ORDINANCE SERVICES TO: to provide Engineering of the Board Chosen Freeholders “5. Microbreweries and craft distiller- $20,500 for a total amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a new contract amount not OF THE TOWN OF Design Services, Construction Adminis- 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $22.44 ies.” $1,562,314.00 to exceed $30,000.00 WESTFIELD tration and Inspection Services SECTION IV. Article 18, is hereby James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk COSTS: in an amount not to exceed PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, periodic update of allow- amended and supplemented by adding a of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders $262,235.79 able uses within non-residential zone dis- new Section 23, titled Microbreweries and 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $21.93 UNION COUNTY BOARD tricts is desirable to help promote eco- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Craft Distilleries which shall read as fol- of the Board Chosen Freeholders nomic development and sustainability in lows. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Town; and 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Date Adopted: 8/9/18 “Microbreweries and Craft Distilleries as TOWN OF WESTFIELD sixty minutes or any portion thereof. Online WHEREAS, microbreweries and craft defined within Article 2 of the Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the distilleries can have a symbiotic relation- payment options through mPay2Park App Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Land Use Ordinance are permitted only if GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2110 shall be updated to provide parking for up ship with local restaurants through the UNION COUNTY BOARD ers has awarded a contract without com- the following requirements are complied to eight-hours at the rate of fifty cents for serving of a locally brewed beer or spirit OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND petitive bidding as an extraordinary with: sixty minutes or any portion thereof. The which could help local restaurants further NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD CHAPTER 13, SECTION 31 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. A.Sampling Room and Retail Sales. operator, immediately after parking the distinguish themselves in the marketplace; Date Adopted: 8/9/18 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the A microbrewery or craft distillery shall pro- operator’s vehicle in the numbered space, and Public Notice is hereby given that the TRAFFIC, PARKING LOT NO. resolution authorizing it is available for vide a sampling room and retail sales area shall deposit or cause to be deposited in WHEREAS; the establishment of Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 4) OF THE REVISED GEN- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk where product shall be sold to consumers the pay station device the posted fee re- microbreweries and craft distilleries in ers has awarded a contract without com- ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE of the Board. and where samples shall be offered. quired for the numbered space occupied Westfield could also increase the number petitive bidding as an Professional TOWN OF WESTFIELD TO B. Street frontage. Warehousing of by the operator’s vehicle. RESOLUTION NO: 2018-679 of visitors to the Town through the offering servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) CLARIFY THE REGULA- materials or product, or offices ancillary to (c) Eight-hour parking spaces shall be amending (Resolution No.2018-569) of tours of the establishment along with the (i). This contract and the resolution autho- TIONS AND TO ALLOW FOR the microbrewery or craft distillery shall not designated to provide parking for up to AWARDED TO: Various Agencies retail sales and samplings as permitted by rizing it is available for public inspection in ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OP- occupy any street frontage. In addition, at Eight hours at a rate of fifty cents for one SERVICE: to provide services to Union State law; and the Office of the Clerk of the Board. TIONS TO PAY STATIONS least 50% of the street frontage of the AND MPAY2PARK APP hour or any portion thereof. Parking is County residents 60 years of age or older WHEREAS, allowing microbreweries tenant space shall be occupied by the RESOLUTION NO: 2018-686 prohibited in all areas designated for four- and/or their caregivers and craft distilleries as a conditional use sampling room and retail sales area.” amending (Resolution No. 2017-382) WHEREAS, there exists discrepancies hour or eight-hour parking between the PERIOD: January 1, 2018- December within the Central Business District Zone SECTION V. All ordinances or parts of AWARDED TO: CME Associates, between the rules in the Town Code, Park- hours of 1:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. except 31, 2018 District would enable a land use board to ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with Monmouth Junction, New Jersey ing Signs, and Payment Options appli- for those vehicles displaying night hours COSTS: in the amount not to exceed review the development proposal prior to any part of this ordinance are hereby re- SERVICES TO: for the purpose of pro- cable to Parking lot no. 4 that make the parking permits and except in those spaces $180,500.00 for a new total of not to ex- establishment; and pealed to the extent that they are in conflict viding Professional Engineering and Envi- section inconsistent and unclear. expressly reserved, marked or designated ceed$5,028,954.00 WHEREAS, the Town Council does or inconsistent. ronmental Consulting Services WHEREAS, the payment options cur- by the police department for all-night park- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk hereby further find that the public interest SECTION VI. In the event that any sec- COSTS: for a new contract amount not rently available at Pay Stations and on ing. of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Town of Westfield will be served by tion, provision, or part of provision of this to exceed $611,021.00 mPay2ParkApp do not reflect the actual (d) Hours of enforcement shall be Mon- 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $23.97 amending the Land Use Ordinance of the ordinance shall be held to be unenforce- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk maximum allowable hours. day through Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 Town of Westfield in the manner set forth able or invalid by any court, such holding of the Board Chosen Freeholders WHEREAS, this governing body be- P.M. PUBLIC NOTICE herein. shall not affect the validity of this ordinance 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $21.42 lieves it is in the best interest of the Town (G.O. No. 1403, § VII; G.O. No. 1419, § NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT THERE- as a whole, or any part thereof, other than UNION COUNTY BOARD to adopt reasonable regulations to reduce I; G.O. No. 1472, § IV; G.O. No. 1542, § XII; FORE ORDAINED by the Town Council of the part so held unenforceable or invalid. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE costs to the Town of Westfield and its G.O. No. 1770, § I; G.O. No. 1833, § I; G.O. the Town of Westfield, in the County of SECTION VII. This ordinance shall take NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD residents, protect the citizens of the mu- No. 1854, § I; G.O. No. 1905, § I; G.O. No. Union and the State of New Jersey, as effect after passage and publication in the UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 8/9/18 nicipality who may use Parking lot no. 4, 1923, § I.) follows: manner provided by law. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS help prevent erroneous issuance of cita- Public Notice is hereby given that the SECTION I. Article 2, Section 2.06 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tions, and to help prevent a waste of NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- titled “DEFINITIONS; C”, is hereby NOTICE Date Adopted: 8/9/18 ers has awarded a contract without com- prosecutorial resources in the Town of The foregoing ordinance was introduced amended and supplemented to include a The foregoing ordinance was introduced Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an Professional Westfield. at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council new definition for Craft Distillery which at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED of the Town of Westfield held on August shall be inserted as a new subsection S of the Town of Westfield held on August ers has awarded a contract without com- (i). This contract and the resolution autho- by the Mayor and Town Council of the 14, 2018 and was read for the first time. which shall read as set forth herein. The 14, 2018 and was read for the first time. petitive bidding as an extraordinary rizing it is available for public inspection in Town of Westfield: This ordinance will be further considered existing subsection S shall be re-lettered This ordinance will be further considered unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. the Office of the Clerk of the Board. The revised Chapter 13, Section 31 is for final passage by said Town Council at as subsection T. for final passage by said Town Council at 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the added to the Revised General Ordinances the Westfield Municipal Building, Council RESOLUTION NO: 2018-681 “S. Craft Distillery. A distillery oper- the Westfield Municipal Building, Council resolution authorizing it is available for of the Town of Westfield, as follows: Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, amending (Resolution No.2018-234) ating with a craft distillery license as de- Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Sec. 13-31. Parking lot no. 4. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at a meeting AWARDED TO: Floriana Persechino, fined and regulated within N.J.S.A. 33:1- Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at a meeting of the Board. The following regulations shall apply in beginning at 8:00 PM to be held on Sep- M.D., Beverly Leffers M.D., DW Pathol- 10.” beginning at 8:00 PM to be held on Sep- RESOLUTION NO: 2018-697 municipal parking lot no. 4, located be- tember 4, 2018 or at any time and place to ogy Service and Stephen Deroux SECTION II. Article 2, Section 2.11 tember 25, 2018 or at any time and place AWARDED TO: ACE American Insur- tween Mountain Avenue and Elm Street which such meeting may be adjourned. All SERVICES TO: to perform autopsies titled “DEFINITIONS; M AND N”, is to which such meeting may be adjourned. ance Company of Philadelphia, PA and in the rear of properties fronting on persons interested will be given the oppor- and/or external examinations during ab- hereby amended and supplemented to All persons interested will be given the SERVICE: to arrange for Cyber Security East Broad Street: tunity to be heard concerning such ordi- sences of the Medical Examiner include a new definition for Microbrewery opportunity to be heard concerning such insurance coverage (a) Parking in this lot shall be limited to nance. Copies of this ordinance are avail- PERIOD: January 1, 2018-December which shall be inserted as a new subsec- ordinance. Copies of this ordinance are PERIOD: June 26, 2018- June 25, 2019 four hours except for those spaces therein able at the Office of the Town Clerk, 31, 2018 tion I which shall read as set forth herein. available at the Office of the Town Clerk, COSTS: in the amount not to exceed as may be designated for eight-hour park- Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East COSTS: in a total sum not to exceed The existing subsections I through V shall Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East $35,469.00 ing. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. $250,000.00 be re-lettered respectively. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk (b) Parking pay stations shall be in- Tara Rowley, RMC James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk “I. Microbrewery. A brewery operat- Tara Rowley, RMC of the Board Chosen Freeholders stalled/updated to provide parking for up Town Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders ing with a limited brewery license as defined Town Clerk 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $21.42 to eight-hours at the rate of fifty cents for 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $87.72 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $23.97 and regulated within N.J.S.A. 33:1-10.” 1 T - 8/16/18, The Leader Fee: $110.67 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 16, 2018 Page 15 WESTFIELD stop at North Avenue East at the Garden Wednesday, August 1, a resident of State Parkway 137 exchange for unclear Carol Road reported being the victim of plates. Following a police investigation a burglary to a motor vehicle. He reported at the scene, Basara, was arrested and CLASSIFIEDS that unknown persons entered his unse- charged for suspected heroin located in- cured motor vehicle, which was parked in side the vehicle. He was processed and HELP WANTED KENILWORTH ESTATE SALE his driveway of his residence and re- Cranford reported that they were a victim a motor-vehicle stop in the area of Cen- provided with a state Superior Court ap- moved a wallet and its contents from the of criminal mischief. The victim’s ve- tral Avenue and Grove Place. Neiswenter pearance date. In addition, he was issued Warehouse help 329 N. 16th Street vehicle without his authorization. The hicle, a 2015 Hyundai was damaged while was transported to police headquarters, motor-vehicle summonses for unclear Bartell Farm & Garden Supply Sat.8/18 & Sun.8/19, 10am to 3pm burglary to a motor vehicle and the theft parked in Westfield municipal Lot no. 9. processed and released to a sober adult. plates, not having a valid registration 277 Central Ave, Clark, NJ were believed to have occurred between There are no suspects at the time of the He was issued several more motor ve- Contents of Home, Living Room, card in his possession and possession of (732) 388-1581 Tables, Lamps, Mirrors, Artwork, 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31 and the report. The damage consisted of scratches hicle summonses with a pending munici- a CDS in a motor vehicle. morning hours of Saturday, August 1. on the vehicle. pal court date. Tapestries, Beds, Dressers, GARWOOD DRIVERS WANTED Armoires, China Cabinets, Glass, Thursday, August 2, Miguel Rodriguez, Thursday, August 2, Michael Sheum, Thursday, August 2, Janwil Gordon, Saturday, August 4, police officers were 39, of Paterson was arrested at the 49, of South Amboy was arrested and 26, of Newark was arrested on an out- dispatched to a store in the Garwood Mall Drive customers to airport, train China. Kitchenware, Clothing, Woodbridge Police Department on an charged with possession of hypodermic standing traffic warrant of $500 pursuant on a report of a repeat shoplifter on the station or wherever they need to Linens, Costume Jewelry & More. outstanding warrant from Westfield Mu- needle and five outstanding criminal to a motor-vehicle stop on Central Av- premises. At the scene, store employees go. Be on call in the comfort of For info DovetailsUSA.com nicipal Court. The warrant was in the warrants pursuant to a motor-vehicle stop enue near Cacciola Place. Gordon was pointed out a suspect, later identified as your own home. Hours flexible. amount of $153,000. Rodriguez was trans- on the area of East South Avenue and transported to headquarters, processed Gary S. Vanlew, as a person known to Must live local to Westfield & KENT, NEW YORK ported to the Westfield Police Depart- Sussex Street. The criminal warrants were and released after posting requisite bail. them from prior acts of shoplifting that Scotch Plains. Perfect for recently ROBERT CIRCLE R FRUIT ment without incident. Rodriguez was as follows: Cranford Municipal Court, Thursday, August 2, Rufus Dolopei, were recorded on the store’s video sur- processed and released after posting the $500; Elizabeth Municipal Court, $500; 27, of North Plainfield, and Brittany retired. Call (908) 418-3312 FARMS, INC, KENT, NY needs veillance system. Officers detained 47 temporary workers 8/15/2018 full bail. Newark Municipal Court, $200, and Coleman, 29, of Plainfield, were arrested Vanlew, and while conducting the inves- Thursday, August 2, a resident of Penn- Roselle Municipal Court, $168. The total on drug charges pursuant to an investiga- tigation it was determined that Vanlew FREELANCERS WANTED to 11/30/2018, work tools, sylvania Avenue reported being a victim amount of bail is $1,368. Sheum was tion conducted during a motor-vehicle was in possession of a rented white Toyota supplies, equipment provided of fraud. The victim reported that un- transported to headquarters and released stop on Laurel Place near Central Av- Strong, detail-oriented writers without cost to worker. Housing Corolla which was parked in the Garwood with professional demeanor known persons accessed multiple credit on a summons pending a municipal court enue. Dolopei was charged with posses- Mall parking lot. In the back seat of the will be available without cost to card accounts without their approval. The date. Each respective town released sion of controlled dangerous substance Corolla, in plain view of the officers, needed to cover local workers who cannot reasonably suspects made numerous purchases with- Sheum on his own recognizance. (CDS) (CDS)/marijuana) with intent to were large bags of merchandise from the government meetings. Please out the victim’s authorization. The vic- Thursday, August 2, Jack Neiswenter, distribute, possession of marijuana of return to their permanent business including video games, control- email resume and clips to: residence at the end of the work tim has suffered no monetary loss. 19, of Westfield was arrested and charged over 50 grams, possession of CDS lers and accessories totaling over $5,000 Thursday, August 2, a resident of for driving while intoxicated pursuant to (heroin), and possession of drug para- [email protected] day. Transportation reim- in retail value. Vanlew was placed under bursement and subsistence is phernalia. He was transported to Westfield arrest and charged with several complaints Police headquarters for processing and including shoplifting and hindering ap- PUBLIC NOTICE provided upon completion of 15 released after he was issued a complaint- prehension. He was processed and re- days or 50% of the work contract. summons with a mandatory appearance TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Work is guaranteed for 3/4 of the Letters to the Editor leased pending his court date. RECREATION COMMISSION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 before the state Superior Court of Union FANWOOD workdays during the contract County. Coleman was also transported to Monday, August 6, Jose Ayala, 38, of PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN period. $12.83 per hr or applicable Westfield Police Headquarters for pro- Plainfield was arrested for an active war- that the Recreation Commission of the cessing. She was charged with posses- Township of Scotch Plains has changed piece rate. Applicants to apply DWC Extends Appreciation for rant out of Deptford Township, NJ, as a the date of their September 10, 2018 contact (866) 466-9757 for your sion of CDS (heroin) and possession of result of a motor-vehicle stop at South drug paraphernalia. She was issued a Meeting. The meeting has been resched- nearest State Workforce Agency Avenue and Princeton Avenue for a mo- uled as follows: office or apply for the job at the Another Successful Pizza Run complaint-summons to appear before the tor-vehicle violation. Ayala was arrested, The 17th Annual Downtown Westfield Cosimo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, Di state Superior Court of Union County September 10, 2018 has been nearest local office of the SWA processed, posted bail and released. changed to September 6, 2018. 5K and Pizza Extravaganza, held on July Farina Pizzeria, Domino’s, Evalyn Dunn and held in lieu of posting bail on five Monday, August 6, August a business Job order #1260524. Prune Trees outstanding warrants issued by the Meeting start time is 7:30 p.m. 25, 2018 was a huge success in spite of a Gallery, Farinolio, The Farmhouse Store, owner in the 200 block of South Avenue Room 202 and Pick Apples for Fresh Market little rain. Organized by Downtown Ferraro‘s Restaurant, Juxtapose Gallery, Metuchen, Fanwood, Piscataway, reported that between at 10:33 p.m. on and/or processing and juice. Westfield Corporation, the event was Kennedy’s All American Barber Club, Plainfield Municipal Courts. In accordance with the requirements of Monday, August 6 and 2:25 a.m. on Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Productivity must be at least 3 sponsored by many generous community Morano Gelato, New Jersey Festival Or- Saturday, August 4, Courtney Orlich, Tuesday, August 7 his business was bur- 32, of Clark was arrested on a $500 Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Township of Scotch Bins per day of Fresh Market and partners and attracted over 2,000 runners chestra, Outta Hand Pizza, Raritan Val- glarized by an unknown person. This Plains does not discriminate against quali- outstanding warrant issued by the Clark 4 Bins a day of processing fruit. and over 5,000 spectators. ley Gyrotonic, Sole Fine Italian Shoes, person smashed the front window and fied individuals with disabilities on the ba- Workers Must be physically able While there were runners from 202 Sweet Waters Steak House, Trader Joe’s Municipal Court pursuant to a traffic stop sis of disability in its services, programs, or entered the establishment and removed a to pick tree fruit, most of which is New Jersey towns and 7 other states, 40 and Westfield Seafood. in the area of Central Avenue near Har- cash register and left the scene. It is activities. Anyone who requires an auxil- percent of them were from Westfield. The DWC provided over 5,400 slices row Road. She was transported to unknown the value taken. iary aid or service for effective communi- done on ladders, with lower The annual “Pizza Run” takes many of pizza purchased at discounted prices Westfield Police headquarters where she Wednesday, August 8, Jason Green, cation, or a modification of policies or pro- branches being picked from months to plan and would not be possible from Casa di Pizza, Cosimo’s, Di Farina, was processed and released on her own cedures to participate in a program, ser- ground. Picked fruit is placed in a 54, of North Plainfield was arrested on vice, or activity of Scotch Plains should without the help of key people, volun- Domino’s, Ferraro’s and Outta Hand recognizance. active warrants out of Fanwood, metal frame canvas covered Sunday, August 5, a resident of the 300 contact Municipal Manager/Township of teers, generous sponsors and a gracious Pizza. As an annual tradition, the Bedminster and the Union County Scotch Plains designated ADA Coordina- picking bucket with canvas straps business and residential community. Westfield Jaycees distributed all of that block of Tuttle Parkway reported that Sheriff’s Office. The arrest was the result tor as soon as possible before the sched- that slip over the head and rest on On behalf of the entire Downtown pizza to the hungry runners. We also had their motor vehicle was burglarized and of a motor-vehicle stop at Paterson Road uled event. Notifying the ADA coordinator that they were a victim of a theft. The shoulders, weighing 40 lbs. Westfield Corporation Board of Direc- members of Johanna Foods, Inc., and Russell Road for a motor-vehicle at least 72 hours in advance will enable the Pruning trees require handling of tors, I would like to extend a special thank Westfield Area Chinese American Asso- victim stated that an unknown actor en- violation. Green was processed and turned Township to arrange for appropriate resources. The ADA does not require the chain saws with weather you to the dedicated DWC staff includ- ciation, Westfield Area Y, Westfield De- tered their unlocked vehicle and removed over to the Union County Sheriff’s Of- ing: Beth Brenner, Asst. Executive Di- partment of Public Works, Westfield Fire two pairs of sunglasses. The total value of Township of Scotch Plains to take any conditions being below 20 fice. action that would fundamentally alter the rector, Jamie Lemberg, Website and So- Department, Westfield Police Depart- the theft is approximately $600. Friday, August 10, Rashan Lynn, 42, degrees. Workers maybe Sunday, August 5, a resident of the 300 nature of its programs or services, or im- cial Media Marketing Manager, and Chris ment, Westfield Rescue Squad, and 100+ of Lakewood, was arrested on an active pose an undue financial or administrative instructed to selectively pick Prasek, DWC Summer Intern. Thanks to Dedicated Volunteers who assisted us block of Tuttle Parkway reported that warrant out of Alpine, NJ, after police burden. Complaints that a program, ser- mature fruit according to size and Meg Mehorter who coordinated over 100 with setting up, cleaning up, running their motor vehicle was burglarized and stopped his vehicle in the 170 block of vice, or activity of Scotch Plains is not color and other USDA standards. volunteers for the event. water stops on the race route, and serving that they were a victim of theft. The North Martine Avenue for a motor-ve- accessible to or inclusive of persons with Employees are required to have victim stated that an unknown person disabilities should be directed to Municipal The race was directed by Mark Zenobia as a course marshal. We cannot thank hicle violation. Lynn was processed, proper hygiene and follow GAP of On Your Mark Productions and staff them enough for volunteering for the race entered their vehicle unlocked vehicle posted bail and released. Manager/Township of Scotch Plains des- with setup and equipment by Ray and would not have ran as smoothly without and removed approximately $2. ignated ADA Coordinator. requirements. 3 months Saturday, August 11, a resident in the BOZENA LACINA, experience required in the Tears Smith of PracticeHard.com and their assistance. The top female finishers Monday, August 6, a resident of 100 100 block of LaGrande Avenue reported block of South Scotch Plains Avenue Municipal Clerk aforementioned. computer scoring by CompuScore.com. were given floral bouquets donated by that his unlocked parked vehicle was 1 T - 8/16/18, The Times Fee: $37.23 Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield was the Trader Joe’s. Even the light rain assisted reported being a victim of criminal mis- entered sometime between 7:15 p.m. on return Presenting Sponsor of the event. with keeping the runners cool. We also chief. The victim stated that an unknown Saturday, August 11 and 4:30 a.m. on PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE person slashed the rear driver side tire on Also, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, would like to thank the Town of Westfield Sunday, August 12 by an unknown per- nance allows a maximum building cover- the returning Platinum Sponsor for many for partnering with us on this event for a his vehicle which was parked in his drive- TOWN OF WESTFIELD son who then removed cash from the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT age with a porch of 24%; to allow a rear years and their staff of award winning night of running, fun, and pizza. Enter- way. The owner estimated damage was center console. yard setback of 22.5 feet where the Ordi- publication Edge was on hand to lead the tainment was provided by the ever-popu- approximately $250. SCOTCH PLAINS Notice is hereby given that the Westfield nance requires a minimum rear yard set- race and to distribute runners’ awards. lar Michael Craig’s Band 8 ‘Til When Tuesday, August 7, a resident of the Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions back for a deck of 25 feet. Wednesday, August 8, A resident in at its meeting on August 13, 2018, for the Stop and Shop of Westfield returned as and The Groovesharks and DJ Night 100 block of South Scotch Plains Avenue the 1500 block of Rahway Road reported AHS Hospital Corp., 138-142 Central reported being a victim of criminal mis- following applications decided upon at the a Gold Sponsor and Finish Line Sponsor, Moves. Photos were taken by Ron Ostroff that their mailbox was damaged some- meeting held on July 9, 2018. Avenue. Applicant sought preliminary & and continued to go above and beyond by and Paul Mecca. The Westfield Police chief. The victim stated that an unknown time during the day. final major site plan approval to permit providing many product donations needed Department assisted with street closings person cut the tires of their vehicle which Partha Palit & Panchatapa Dasgupta, medical offices on the first floor in the CBD Friday, August 10, A resident in the 118 Clifton Street. Applicants sought ap- for the race. Members of the store were and volunteer course marshal assign- was parked in their driveway. The cost of 2000 block of Raritan Road reported that Zone contrary to Sections 11.25A3 and also on hand to provide goodies, such as ments. The Westfield Fire Department the damage was unknown at the time of proval to retain an existing fence contrary to 17.02C5a & 17.02C7c of the Land Use someone gained access to the victim’s Section 12.07C of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance to allow a medical office use on fresh fruit and cookies right from their hosed down the runners, and The the report. bank information and cashed a check for to allow a fence height of 6 feet, which CRANFORD the first floor where the Ordinance allows bakery, and graciously donated all of the Westfield Rescue Squad, with assistance several thousand dollars. The fraud is extends beyond the property line, where professional offices and health care ser- water, soda and paper products for the from neighboring communities, was on Saturday, August 4, Quentin Padilla, under investigation by police. the Ordinance allows a maximum fence vices on the second & third floor only; to runners. The Silver Sponsors this year hand to provide medical care if needed. 25, of Clark was arrested and charged Friday, August 10, Melvin A. Hanciles, height of 4 feet when located in the front allow 33 parking spaces where the Ordi- included returning sponsors Overlook Jackson Dumont, Jordan Sheft-Ason, possession of under 50 grams of mari- 27, of Scotch Plains was arrested and yard or, in the case of a corner lot, when nance requires 60 off-street parking Medical Center and UBS. Bronze Spon- Chris Prasek, Josh Capistrano, Brandon juana and possession of drug parapherna- charged with defiant trespassing during located in the front yard or street side yard. spaces. sors were RWJ Barnabas Health; Colum- Capistrano, Nicholas Ramirez, Evan lia following a motor-vehicle stop on an investigation at a Westfield Avenue Lucy & Daniel Biegler, 908 Cranford Peter McElynn, 1 Doris Parkway. Ap- bia Bank; Drew and Rogers; Cronin, Jack Kiely, Courtney Nemec and South Avenue West near Lincoln Av- convenience store. Hanciles was arrested Avenue. Applicants sought approval to plicant sought permission to retain a six- Elizabethtown Gas; Hehl and Hehl; Jack Daniel Cronin were constantly on their enue West for speeding. Padilla was pro- and transported to police headquarters construct an addition contrary to Section foot fence in the street side yard contrary to Rabbit, JAG Physical Therapy; Juice feet from setting up for the race, deliver- cessed and provided with a municipal and processed. 11.07E7, 12.04E1, 12.04F1, 12.04F2, Section 12.07C of the Land Use Ordi- House; Kessler Rehabilitation Center; ing pizza and assisting The Department court appearance date. In addition, he 12.04F3, and 13.02C2 of the Land Use nance to allow a 6-foot fence in the street Friday, August 10, Michael E. Jordan, Ordinance to allow a rear yard setback of side yard where the Ordinance allows a Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook, and of Public Works with cleaning up. The was issued motor-vehicle summonses for 29, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- speeding and possession of a controlled 28 feet (22.5 feet to the deck) where the maximum fence height of four feet in the Cooper, P.C. Attorneys at Law; Mos- Westfield Department of Public Works standing warrant out of Plainfield during Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard street side yard. quito Sheild; Merrill Lynch; NJ Best; was a great help in providing equipment, dangerous substance (CDS) in a motor a motor-vehicle stop. Jordon was trans- setback of 35 feet; to allow a floor area ratio PSE&G; Shop Rite in Garwood; Spencer assistance during the event, and trash vehicle. of 34.66% where the Ordinance allows a Giuliana Quiroz, 1604 Pine Grove Av- ported to headquarters and processed. enue. Applicant sought approval to con- Savings Bank; Summit Medical Group; disposal. Sunday, August 5, Brian Basara, 24, of Sunday, August 11, Ahmid D. Landrun, maximum floor area ratio of 32%; to allow Parlin, NJ, was arrested and charged with building coverage of 21% where the Ordi- struct an addition contrary to Section Weichert, Realtors; Westfield Braces; Thanks to all the runners and everyone 26, of Hillside was arrested and charged 11.09E14 of the Land Use Ordinance to Westfield Pediatric Dental Group; and else who helped make the Pizza Run so distribution of a controlled dangerous nance allows a maximum building cover- with possession of marijuana during a age of 20%; to allow a building coverage allow no garage where the Ordinance re- Vine Ripe Markets. Redcom was a con- successful! substance, possession of a controlled dan- motor-vehicle stop. Landrun was trans- quires a minimum one-car garage. gerous substance and possession of drug with a deck of 24.2% where the Ordinance tributing sponsor. In honor of this being Sherry Cronin ported to headquarters and processed. allows a maximum building coverage with the 17th Annual Pizza Run, downtown paraphernalia following a motor-vehicle Linda Jacus Executive Director a deck of 22%; to allow a building coverage Secretary, Board of Adjustment businesses donated random prizes. Downtown Westfield Corporation goleader.com/subscribe with a porch of 24.5% where the Ordi- 1 T - 8/16/18, The Times Fee: $62.22 Thanks to Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery, SHERIFF’S SALE Blende Custom Beauty, Casa di Pizza, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002594 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002675 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-18002548 UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-019090-15 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-026583-17 Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL CHANCERY DIVISION Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA,NATIONAL AS- TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERI- UNION COUNTY SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSET TUST 2007-1 Congratulations to DOCKET NO. F-033504-13 STRUCTURRED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORT- MORTGAGE- BACKED PASS-THROUGH CER- Plaintiff: HSBC BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, GAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS- TIFICATES SERIES 2007-1 ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLD- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7 VS. ERS OF THE DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, VS. Defendant: HELEN ZAHODIAKIN INC. MORTGAGE PASS- THROUGH CERTIFI- Defendant: BERNARD ARHAM; IRENE Sale Date: 08/29/2018 CATES, SERIES 2007-AB1 ARHAM; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- Writ of Execution: 01/07/2016 VS. TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: DAWN M NARDONE; AND COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB to me directed I shall expose for sale by public BRENT BRAMNICK GUISEPPE A NARDONE Sale Date: 09/05/2018 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Sale Date: 08/22/2018 Writ of Execution: 05/29/2018 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Writ of Execution: 08/31/2016 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Sixty- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen and 68/ in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash 100*** $668,716.68. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the munici- • Verdict of $1.14 million dollars awarded or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred pality of SUMMIT in the County of UNION and The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Thirty- Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Six and State of New Jersey. Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Four 03/100*** $515,886.03. Commonly known as 250 KENT PLACE BOU- and 05/100*** $637,774.05. The property to be sold is located in the munici- LEVARD, SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY 07901. by a jury to an accident victim PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: pality of SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of Tax LOT 7, BLOCK 1401. Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of UNION and State of New Jersey. Dimensions of Lot: 90 feet wide by 370 feet New Jersey. Commonly known as 2229 SHAWNEE PATH, long. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1155 SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07076. Nearest Cross Street: PASSAIC AVENUE. Central Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Tax LOT 21, BLOCK 9102. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MU- TAX LOT# 12, BLOCK # 4912. Dimensions of Lot 000.373 AC NICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND NEAREST CROSS STREET: Harrow Road. Nearest Cross Street: HETFIELD AVENUE. ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, IN- • A minimal settlement was offered APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 80 X 172. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MU- SURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER AD- Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Ninety-Two Thou- NICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND VANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO sand Five Hundred Fifty-Four and 89/100*** ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, IN- THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE $692,554.89 together with lawful interest and SURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER AD- TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN prior to trial but was rejected costs. VANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF other municipal assessments. The amount due INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCER- RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER can be obtained from the local taxing authority. TAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTAND- THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO All interested parties are to conduct and rely ING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/ THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. upon their own independent investigation to as- OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING 2018 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2018 $4,299.52 OPEN; certain whether or not any outstanding interests FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT SUBJECT TO POSTING • The case was tried to verdict and the remain of record and/or have priority over the lien AMOUNT DUE THEREON. Sewer: Acct: 6910 0 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2017 being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount ESTIMATED QTR 3 TAXES $2867.33. $0.56 OPEN PLUS PENALTY due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Twenty-Seven Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Twenty-Four reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Three and 47/ Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Four and 86/ accident victim was fully compensated entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The 100*** $527,253.47 together with lawful interest 100*** $724,624.86 together with lawful interest Purchaser shall have no further recourse against and costs. and costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.** Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. 908-322-7000 an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further advertisement. tisement. 1827 East Second Street tisement. 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PUBLICATION CWC of Cranford Announces Award Winners CRANFORD — More than Tutoring Club and the Relay for Life. $10,000 was awarded to 10 graduat- Katherine Ruane will be working ing seniors, all of whom are members toward a Political Science degree, of the Class of 2018 at Cranford High with a double major in English and School (CHS). The College Women’s Political Science. At CHS, she was a Club (CWC) annual awards banquet member of the University Program was held on Tuesday, June 12, at the and the Science League. Dancing Westwood in Garwood. since the age of 3, it is an important Elaine Romano was the chairper- part of her life. She has played varsity son of the banquet committee. field hockey for four years. She is a The evening started with CWC member and vice-president of the President Janet Collins welcoming Math Honor Society and the National the award recipients, their parents World Language/French Honor So- and club members. In keeping with a ciety. Katherine is a member of the St. AMAZING ATHLETE...Sydney McLaughlin, Union Catholic High School Class banquet tradition, President Collins Michael/St. Theresa Youth Ministry. of 2016, turns pro after one of the greatest one and done seasons in NCAA Track introduced all past presidents in at- She had an internship with Tap Into and Field history at the University of Kentucky. She has signed with talent agency tendance and presented each with a Cranford, for which she wrote ap- ENERGY ENTHUSIASTS...Rising seniors at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in WME (William Morris Endeavor), according to a report in Sports Business Daily. rose in recognition of their years of proximately two articles per month Edison, Lara Jasti and Dazlyn Erachshaw, investigate the boiler room with service to the club. about events going on around CHS Stonehouse Group associate Terry Duncan as part of a paid summer internship at Past President Arline McCloskey and Cranford. their school where they explored interests in the fields of sustainability, energy and UC Legend McLaughlin presented the 2018 Linda Bristow Katherine Stochel is a deacon and facilities management. Tribute Award to Cranford seniors, Sunday School Teacher at the Tim McSharry and Jill Valenzano. Cranford Presbyterian Church, where Sustainability, Energy is Signs Deal with WME These two seniors were nominated by she is a member of the Adult English SCOTCH PLAINS -- Union Catho- Wildcats. a faculty member in recognition of Hand Bell Choir. She was a member lic High School graduate and Olym- At the NCAA Championships on their dedication and service. The re- of the CHS String Orchestra, where Focus of W+H Internship pian Sydney McLaughlin, who turned June 9 at Hayward Field in Oregon, cipients must be planning on further she was First Chair Viola. Katherine pro after one of the greatest one and Ms. McLaughlin won the women’s education and must have made valu- was a member of the Latin and Math AREA -- Lara Jasti of Colonia and that they had not previously known done seasons in NCAA Track and 400 hurdles in 53.96 and followed able contributions to school and com- League. She was a member and vice- Dazlyn Erachshaw of Iselin, rising much about. They brought new ideas Field history at the University of Ken- that up about an hour later by splitting munity, as well as being trustworthy, president of the Pre-Engineering, seniors at The Wardlaw+Hartridge and asked well thought-out questions tucky, has signed with talent agency 50.03 on the fourth place 4x400 relay reliable, dependable and loyal. Robotics - Architecture and Com- School in Edison, explored interests that demonstrated their engagement WME (William Morris Endeavor), to help the Wildcats finish fourth in Veronica Collins, the chair of the puter Club. She volunteers at the in the fields of sustainability, energy in the topics discussed,” said Terry according to a report in Sports Busi- the final team standings. scholarship committee, introduced the Elmora Soup Kitchen. Katherine was and facilities management during a Duncan, an associate at The Stone ness Daily. In addition to her NCAA title, Ms. recipients and presented the awards the founder and co-president of the paid summer internship program at House Group who worked with the WME represents artists across all McLaughlin ran 52.75 when she won to Alannah Clarke, Anna Kalafatis, Animation Club. their school. students. “Not only did they learn media platforms, including several the 400 hurdles at the SEC Champi- Caroline Kelly, Christian Malamug, Layla Serna will pursue a career in Areas covered in the internship about what our company does and the movie stars and professional athletes. onships on May 13, which is an NCAA Catherine McCarthy, Maggie Roman, the medical field. At CHS, she was a included gaining familiarity with ser- importance of reducing energy con- Allyson Felix, Cam Newton, Jordan record, a World Junior record, and Katherine Ruane, Layla Serna, member of the National Honor Soci- vices The Stonehouse Group has pro- sumption on a school campus, but Spieth, Serena Williams, Denzel the No. 1 time in the world this sea- Katherine Stochel and Emily Wilson. ety. She was a member and president vided, identifying opportunities for they also strengthened research skills, Washington, Ben Affleck and Emma son. She also ran personal bests of Alannah Clarke participated in the of the Spanish Honor Society, the good return on investment (ROI) and Excel skills and their presentation Stone are among WME’s clients. 50.07 in the flat 400, 22.39 in the 200, University Program for Gifted and Math Honor Society and the Dance examining sustainable rating pro- skills.” Ms. McLaughlin, 19, has not signed a wind-aided 11.07 in the 100, and Talented, the Japanese Club, the Sci- Honor Society Club. She was a vol- grams for the school. The girls analyzed the school’s with a shoe or apparel company yet. ran three sub 50 splits this past spring. ence League and the Cranford Teen unteer with the Cranford First Aid “I enjoyed this internship because latest energy bills and performed a Although she will forego her remain- After the NCAA Championships tutoring program. She was a four- Squad. She organized a service trip to it allowed me to gain insight into not high level lighting energy audit to ing three years of eligibility at Ken- last month, Ms. McLaughlin an- year member and captain of the var- the Philippines. She raised enough only the inner workings of the school’s help The Stone House Group under- tucky, she is enrolled as a student at nounced her intention to turn pro. sity track and field team. Alannah money to renovate a small school. energy systems, but it also taught the stand whether W+H could reduce Kentucky for the upcoming fall se- Ms. McLaughlin hasn’t made her was also a YMCA track volunteer and Maggie Roman was a member of many simple ways that we can all energy consumption by 15 percent mester. pro debut yet. She was scheduled to coach. She was co-founder and co- the National Honor Society, the Ger- make a difference to preserve en- for a second time in the past five Ms. McLaughlin, who graduated make it at the U.S. Track and Field president of the Cranford Environ- man Honor Society and the History ergy,” Dazlyn said. “As a part of the years. If the school can reach and from Union Catholic in 2017, be- Championships at Drake University ment Committee. She was a Trinitas Honor Society. She served on the internship Lara and I also attended sustain the 15 percent energy con- came the youngest U.S. track and (June 21-24), but she scratched from Medical Volunteer and mentor. She Student Council as Secretary and was the EnergyPath Conference, which sumption reduction for a year, it will field athlete to compete in the Olym- the flat 400 due to hamstring tight- shadowed a doctor in the ICU, which the class treasurer. Maggie was a com- gave me many different perspectives be eligible to apply for New Jersey's pics in 44 years when she advanced to ness. was made possible by her 4.0 GPA. mittee member of the St. Michael/St. of the different approaches people all Clean Energy Program's Pay for Per- the semifinals of the 400 hurdles in Ms. McLaughlin’s freshman cam- Alannah mentored a young girl with Theresa Youth Ministry and traveled over the world are taking to achieve formance (P4P) incentive program Rio in 2016 when she was just 17 paign at Kentucky was so spectacular Joubert’s Syndrome and raised money with the group to West Virginia to the common goal of sustainability. In and receive funds to help offset any years old. that she has been named one of three for her genetic affliction. build homes during the Easter Vaca- addition, it was really cool to go on equipment costs related to reducing After compiling one of the greatest finalists for The Bowerman, college Anna Kalafatis was a member of tion. She was a member and Senior the roof to look at the school solar energy consumption. high school careers in U.S. history, track & field’s highest award. Ms. the student council for four years. She Editor of the Yearbook Club. She was array!” “I learned many things over the Ms. McLaughlin turned in one of the McLaughlin is the first female fresh- was a member and vice-president of a captain and four-year varsity mem- The students worked on the Solar course of the internship, but perhaps most remarkable seasons by a first- man finalist in the 10-year history of the National Honor Society, Relay ber of the girls’ soccer team. She Panel Tech Week Curriculum, Com- the most valuable was the ability to year athlete in NCAA history for the The Bowerman. for Life, the Pride steering commit- received All County and All Confer- missioning of the Berry Performing read energy and gas bills, and how to tee, and Class President. Anna was a ence awards in her sophomore, junior Arts Center building, Solar Power use Excel so that the program works member of the varsity soccer team, and senior years. She was a four-year Purchase Agreement (PPA) and En- for me,” Lara said. “I know that these Union College Announces and the Cranford High School Assis- starter and captain on the varsity la- ergy Procurement. They mapped the are skills I can use now and later on tance Program. She participated in crosse team and received All Confer- Wardlaw+Hartridge carbon footprint during life. I enjoyed the opportunity the Special Olympics and was a bas- ence recognition for those four years. at base year, now, and in the future. to make a difference and give back to 2018 Dean's List Honorees ketball assistant coach. Anna plans to She was a member of the German “Dazlyn and Lara were excited to the school community. I enjoyed attend St. Joseph’s University Busi- Club, History Club and the NJ Math explore new topics related to making new relationships, and learn- WESTFIELD -- The following stu- high academic promise and strong ness School with a double major in League. She participated in Relay for sustainability and energy efficiency ing something new every day.” dents from Westfield were named to personal motivation. Union, with its marketing and international business, Life and Pride Student mentorship. the 2018 Dean's List at Union Col- long history of blending disciplines, hoping to find a job in the business Maggie was a volunteer and basket- lege: is a leader in educating students to be world that involves lots of traveling ball coach for Special Olympics. Colgate University Lists Anna Browne. She is a member of engaged, innovative and ethical con- and philanthropy. Meg Cui was honored as the high- the Class of 2020, majoring in Biol- tributors to an increasingly diverse, Catherine McCarthy participated in est ranking senior female at Cranford ogy. global and technologically complex the Group Summer Scholars Research High School. She participated in the Recent Grads, Awards Emma Cravo. She is a member of society. Program, where she researched can- Columbia Science Honors Program, the Class of 2021, majoring in Neuro- cer malignancy and metastasis through which she had to test into, and took AREA — Colgate University an- member of the Colgate University science. Pj Murphy Named To a white blood cell called macrophage. various math and science courses at nounced local graduates as well as Class of 2020, has earned the spring Sophie Hurwitz. She is a member She was a member of the Science Columbia University in New York Dean’s Award winners. Members of 2018 Dean's Award for Academic Ex- of the Class of 2021, majoring in Miami U. Dean’s List Academy and the University. She was City. In the NJ Enrichment Academy, the Class of 2018 received their di- cellence. Biochemistry. MOUNTAINSIDE -- Pj Murphy a member of the National Youth Lead- she was a team leader competing in plomas May 20 at Colgate Mr. Bernstein is a graduate of Rebecca Kaufman. She is a mem- was named to the dean's list at Miami ership Forum: Medicine. Catherine higher-level mathematics, for which University’s 197th Commencement. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. ber of the Class of 2018, majoring in University for the 2018 Spring se- volunteered at JFK Medical Center’s she was awarded third place nation- Richard Haass, president of the Coun- His current major is Economics. Managerial Economics. mester. Neuroscience Institute, as well as vol- ally. She also placed second in New cil on Foreign Relations, delivered Students who receive a term grade Rebecca Kraus. She is a member of Mr. Murphy, from Mountainside, unteering at RWJ Barnabas Health at Jersey in the National Science League the keynote address. point average of 3.3 or higher while the Class of 2018, majoring in Biol- is majoring in University Studies. Rahway in the same day surgery de- and first place in the Math Kangaroo Colgate University Class of 2018 completing at least three courses for a ogy. Miami University students who are partment. Catherine will be attending Competition. Meg was the president includes the following area students: conventional letter grade earn the Danielle Pinney. She is a member ranked in the top 20 percent of under- George Washington University ma- of the CHS Teen Tutoring Club. She Lucy Allen of Cranford majored in spring 2018 Dean’s Award for Aca- of the Class of 2020, majoring in graduate students within their divi- joring in Biology, and plans to become was a three-year president of the NJ Mathematical Economics and gradu- demic Excellence. English and Spanish and Hispanic sion for second semester 2017-2018 a doctor. Math League and a member of the ated Magna Cum Laude with a Bach- Students who receive a term grade Studies. have been named to the dean's list Caroline Kelly was a member of Westfield Area Chinese American elor of Arts degree. Ms. Allen is a point average of 3.6 or higher while Students with at least a 3.50 grade recognizing academic performance. the Cranford girls’ varsity basketball Association. She was a Girl Scout or graduate of Cranford High School. completing at least three courses for a point average for the entire academic Considered one of eight original and lacrosse teams. She was a mem- 12 years and she organized events to Kaitlin Abrams of Westfield ma- conventional letter grade during the year were honored with the academic "Public Ivies" in the country, Miami ber of the National Honor Society, raise money for local charities. She jored in Neuroscience and Women’s spring 2018 semester earn the Dean’s achievement. University is located in Oxford, Ohio. the Math Honor Society, and the Sci- received the Silver Award and the Studies and graduated Cum Laude Award with Distinction. Union College, founded in 1795 as The university is consistently ranked ence and History Honor Societies. President’s Volunteer Service Award, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Ms. the first college chartered by the New by U.S. News and World Report for She was a member of the Spanish Gold, in grades 11 and 12. Abrams is a graduate of Westfield York State Board of Regents, offers its commitment to undergraduate Club, the Student Council and the The College Women’s Club of High School. She also received the Area Students Named programs in the liberal arts and engi- teaching and is the number one col- Relay for Life. Caroline organized a Cranford meets the second Monday Spring 2018 Dean’s Award with Dis- neering to 2,100 undergraduates of lege town according to Forbes. coat drive, and collected and deliv- of the month, October through May, tinction. To Alvernia Dean’s List ered the coats to St. John’s Soup at the Cranford Presbyterian Church Austin Hatch of Westfield majored SCOTCH PLAINS -- The follow- Kitchen in Newark. She volunteered on Springfield Avenue. The meetings in Mathematical Economics and ing students from Scotch Plains have Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. at Children’s Specialized Hospital in begin with refreshments at 7 p.m. graduated Cum Laude with a Bach- been named to Alvernia University's Mountainside. Caroline organized followed by a guest speaker. All meet- elor of Arts degree. Mr. Hatch is a Dean's List for the spring 2018 se- “25 Years Experience” Hoops for Hope, which was a school- ings are open to the public. graduate of Westfield High School. mester. To be eligible for the Dean's Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer wide fundraiser to benefit cancer re- If you are interested in becoming a He was also named to the Spring List, students must carry a semester search. member, please call President Janet 2018 Dean’s Award for Academic GPA of 3.5 or better and take a mini- Emily Wilson plans to major in Collins at (908) 653-1452. Excellence. mum of 12 credits. Biochemistry in college. She was a Jacob Wasserman of Westfield A graduate of Scotch Plains- FAMILY LAW member of the New Jersey Science goleader.com/subscribe majored in Geography and graduated Fanwood High School Jessica League and a volunteer intern at Rob- Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor Howard earned Dean's List honors · Divorce · Domestic Violence ert Wood Johnson University Hospi- of Arts degree. Jacob is a graduate of while studying Occupational Therapy tal in Rahway. Emily was a member Fleischman of SP Westfield High School. He also re- as a senior. · Custody · Child Support of the Latin Club, earning a silver ceived the Spring 2018 Dean’s Award A graduate of Scotch Plains- medal in 2015 and 2016 and a bronze Grad of SUNY Oswego with Distinction. Fanwood High School Tiffany Inacker medal in 2017. As a member of the SCOTCH PLAINS -- Perri E. Courtney Casale of Westfield re- earned Dean's List honors while study- (908) 232-8787 National Honor Society, she was the Fleischman of Scotch Plains com- ceived the Spring 2018 Dean’s Award ing Early Childhood Education PreK- treasurer during her senior year. She pleted a bachelor of arts degree in for Academic Excellence. She is a 4 with Special Education PreK-8 as a was a member of Mu Alpha Theta human development in spring 2018 graduate of Westfield High School senior. National Math Honor Society. She at SUNY Oswego and was recog- and a member of the Colgate Class of A graduate of Scotch Plains- · DWI · Criminal Defense was a member and co-captain of the nized at the college's commencement 2020. Ms. Casale’s current major is Fanwood High School Daria Speranza CHS varsity swim team and also a in May. Neuroscience. earned Dean's List honors while study- · Business Representation · Civil Litigation member of the Jersey Gators swim A student who graduates with hon- Alexandru Ionescu of Westfield ing Occupational Therapy as a fresh- Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor team. She was the Athlete of the Week ors is indicated by the traditional Latin received the Spring 2018 Dean’s man. in 2015 and 2018, and CHS Athlete phrases summa cum laude, with high- Award with Distinction. He is a gradu- Siri Myhre of Cranford has also of the Month in March 2018. She was est honor (grade averages of 3.8 to ate of Westfield High School and a been named to Alvernia University's 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 a swim instructor for special needs 4.0); magna cum laude, with great member of the Colgate Class of 2019. Dean's List for the spring 2018 se- children and an assistant coach for honor (grade averages of 3.6 to 3.79); His current major is Molecular Biol- mester as a senior. Ms. Myhre studied [email protected] richardjkaplow.com the Special Olympics Swim Team. and cum laude, with honor (grade ogy. Occupational Therapy at Alvernia and She was also a member of the CHS averages of 3.30 to 3.59). Noah Bernstein of Fanwood., a is a graduate of Cranford High School. ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS: Did You Know You Can Insert Your Pre-Printed Advertisement into the Leader/Times? • Mailed to subscribers with the printed newspaper • Provided to stores • Attached to the online edition each Thursday Ideal for Targeting Your Audience! Go to goleader.com/presskit/insert for more information. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 16, 2018 Page 17 Local Photographer In Show POPCORN Mission: Impossible-Fallout ‘The New Abstract’ It Takes All Kinds AREA -- Leonard McDonald of revealing ways. 3 popcorns Mountainside is among the photogra- Charlann Meluso, one of the cu- phers from the state who will exhibit rators of the show, said, “The differ- One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent in The New Jersey Photography ing interpretations of the theme ‘The Forum’s (NJPF) "The New Abstract" New Abstract’ by each of the indi- By Michael S. Goldberger nated, this cast of villains and good at The Gallery Space in Rahway, from vidual artists has resulted in a unique film critic guys mirrors, whether by accident or Wednesday, August 29 until Satur- and intriguing exhibit.” All photo- “Why do bad people have to be design, much of what we’re witness- day, September 29. Eighteen New graphs are available for purchase. bad?” Thus spoke my great nephew- ing today, replete with scurrilous brig- Jersey photographers are showing a The New Jersey Photography Fo- in-law, Nate, 4, after recently seeing ands rationalizing their behavior in total of 39 rum is dedi- his first movie in a theater, Incredibles the name of the greater good and images illus- cated to fur- 2. His other inquiry was whether or despotically informing that anyone trating the thering the not the lights would come back on opposing them is our enemy. While state of the art interests of when the film concluded. the basic storyline has seen-it-before of abstract professional Well Nate, in answer to your first stenciled across it, we are kept busy photography. and serious question, we’ve been working on that between torrents of formidable dare- The show photogra- since time immemorial, both in real devilry, trying to figure, sans is open to the phers living life and in fiction, and we have some scorecard, who’s who. In addition to Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times public and or working in theories…none conclusive. Some the fiendish factions duking it out, so, TUESDAY TUNES...Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival continues this Tues- free of the New Jer- scientists believe it’s bad mommies too, are several secret agencies. day evening in downtown Westfield from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Raindates are the charge. The sey area. and daddies that make bad people. Gut feeling, we figure the Mission following evening, Wednesday. The lineup for this Tuesday, Auguest 21, is Mike Gallery Over the And then there’s the bad seed Impossible franchise isn’t going to go Neer's Steelonious, Watson, Carrie Jackson, and Eric Frazier. Bands play on Space is open past 24 years, concept…the matter of an aberrant rogue on us. And for gosh sakes we’ve Central Avenue in front of Banana Republic, the lawn in front of the North Avenue for visitors under the di- gene causing one to think they have got to hitch our hopes to something in Train Station, Elm Street in front of the Baptist Church, and in Foundation Park Monday to rection of not only the right, but nay, the obliga- this hodgepodge of players who may across the street from 439 South Avenue West. Friday from Ms. Ori, the tion to bully people and shade the or may not be what they purport to be. 8:45 a.m. to NJPF has be- world from sunlight. Got that? You’ll So we trust that Cruise’s Ethan Hunt noon and come the learn all about the competing ideas of wears the white hat. Alas, the flaw is Latin Music Presented in from 1:30 largest and nature versus. nurture in college. I’ll not in his character, but in the, ahem, p.m. to 4:15 Forest Fantasy most recog- be curious to hear your thoughts. fallout of his world-saving goodness. p.m., and by Leonard McDonald of Mountainside nized group Nate’s quandary came to me as I Like Fredric March’s wealthy, char- Night in the Tropics Sunday from of fine art ex- watched, discerned, parsed and mod- ity-minded media tycoon in The Man 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be an hibiting photographers in the state. erately enjoyed Tom Cruise’s latest in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956), SUMMIT – The Summit Depart- tion. artists' reception to which the public The monthly meetings are held at bit of thespic derring-do in Mission: Ethan’s driven altruism makes loving ment of Community Programs (DCP) A Night in the Tropics is your chance is invited on Sunday, September 9, the Visual Arts Center of New Jer- Impossible-Fallout. It is typically him a dangerous liability. Just ask his is announcing a Night in the Tropics, to indulge in the sights, sounds, and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. sey in Summit and encourage at- convoluted, doubtless a result of the ex-wife. a free public concert and dance event flavors of the tropics right here in The photographers participating in tendees to share expertise and ad- screenwriter’s inability to creatively Still, there’s time for levity amidst on Thursday, August 23, from 6:30 Summit, explains Community Pro- the exhibit are from all around the vance their skills. The meetings pro- enhance a plot that lazily relies on the the business of pondering the price of p.m. to 8:3 p.m. on the Village Green grams Director Judith L. Josephs. state. They include: Peter Alessandria, vide access to a wide variety of timeworn but nonetheless reliable decency and keeping no-goodniks from at 356 Broad St. in Summit. “Please join us and bring your friends Dover; Alexis Alvarez, Middlesex; current creative and technical in- gimmick that Hitchcock dubbed the despoiling the planet for sadistic fun The concert will feature Orquesta for a fun evening of Latin music, Sam Awad, Summit; Jamin Chen, formation through informal presen- McGuffin. It’s the thing that people and profit. Comedy relief is achieved La Caribeña, an 11-piece orchestra dance and food. It will be the ultimate Montville; Ken Curtis, Califon; Tho- tations and demonstrations by manu- are after…the profoundly iconic ex- in this overlong film courtesy of the playing global Latin music. Dance summer night out on the town.” mas Dackow, Summit; Jerry Dalia, facturers and photographic artists. ample being the Maltese Falcon. Of heroic Mr. Hunt’s IMF sidekicks, Benji demonstrations will be performed by For more information on a Night in Rockaway; Paul Donohoe, Point Regularly, photographers have an course, over the years, the bone of Dunn, played by Simon Pegg, and Esencia de Costa Rica. Food trucks the Tropics and other DCP summer Pleasant; Kathleen Kirchner, opportunity to display their work contention has greatly inflated in con- Ving Rhames’s Luther Stickell, both specializing in gourmet Latin food concert and movie events, visit the Stanhope; Dorothy Kuehn, for critique by others. Exhibition sequence. of whom rise to the occasion despite a will participate in the event as well. Summit Department of Community Maplewood; Parvathi Kumar, possibilities within the fine art com- In this colorful, travelogue-like nervous patter that regularly threatens This event is sponsored by the Sum- Programs website at Bridgewater; Leonard McDonald, munity are constantly explored, landscape, smugglers, powerbrokers, to prove otherwise. mit Area YMCA and The Connec- www.summitcommunityprograms.com. Mountainside; Charlann Meluso, which has become an invaluable mad ideologues and guv’mint agen- Judging by volume alone, you get a Berkeley Heights; Charles Miller, resource for photographers inter- cies of nearly every stripe fall over lot for your money here. There’s shoot- Ringoes; Nancy Ori, Berkeley ested in becoming fine art exhibi- each other in dire attempt to gain em-up thrills and spills aplenty, a Heights; Agnieszka Solawa, Summit; tors. ownership of nothing less than the panoply of swindlers, cutthroats and CDC Short Play Festival Mitchell Speert, Flemington, and The Gallery Space is located at (drum roll, please) plutonium cores. international double-dealers to ren- Heidi Sussman, West Orange. 1670 Irving Street in Rahway. It It takes no great leap of the imagina- der us aghast, and, getting back to Abstract photography focuses on serves the local art community as a tion to foretell that before closing Nate regarding the nature of human- Presents Vagina Monologues the essence of a subject by showing a gallery that features a new artist and credits roll, said potentially world- kind, sub-phylum bad people, a raft unique point of view, or by eliminat- exhibit every month. For more in- destroying bombs will be wired to a of philosophical conjecture to that CRANFORD – Cranford Dramatic The Union County chapter of NOW ing non-essential elements until the formation on the gallery, call (732) timing device, and that there’ll be a concern. So Nate, while Ethan Hunt Club (CDC) Theatre in Cranford, focuses on six priority issues includ- pure and simple meaning of the sub- 827-2210 or see the Facebook page. death-defying race to the finish like fights them one by one, we would-be which is beginning its 100th anniver- ing reproductive rights, ending sex ject remains, or by manipulating the For more information on the ex- no other…until the next time. heroes will keep trying not only to sary season, will be presenting the discrimination/constitutional equal- original image in some way to create hibit, please contact the curators, But while hackneyed to the point of figure out what creates such individu- Second Annual Short Play Festival ity, promoting diversity and ending the final abstraction. In these photo- Ms. Ori at [email protected] looking like a film school example of als, but what, as sadly evidenced of on September 6, 7 and 8, at 8 p.m., racism, economic justice, stopping graphs, the original subject is ob- or Ms. Meluso at the hoary cliché, there is a certain late, makes certain folks rush blindly featuring a limited engagement of violence against women, and scured in some way by emphasizing [email protected]. Also visit comfort in its mindful integrity…a to their support. The Vagina Monologues. LGBTQIA rights. The chapter wel- overall design, line, color, texture and the New Jersey Photography Fo- pleasant whimsy in its “is what it is” Hopefully, by the time you’re old Playwright and performance artist comes new members to help fight for the use of light and form to allow the rum website at chutzpah, a hyperbolic homage to enough to see this film, we’ll have it Eve Ensler interviewed over 200 women’s rights on the local and na- viewer to see the subject in new and www.njphotoforum.com. action movie mechanisms forged in solved. And then, as you saw at the women from a wide range of ages and tional level. the silent era. And while Mr. Cruise end of The Incredibles 2, the lights cultural backgrounds and in 1996, “I am very excited to co-direct this now exhibits a bit of poutiness that will come back on not only in the The Vagina Monologues began as a production of The Vagina Mono- makeup can no longer conceal, he theater, but in the whole wide world. one-woman show. This Obie Award- logues,” offered Director Meg Fry. nevertheless brings this modern …. winning tour of a forbidden zone is “In my day job as a journalist who Cranford Dramatic Club throwback across the goal line, and Mission: Impossible-Fallout, rated comprised of a series of character- covers women-in-business, I often will probably do so three or four more PG-13, is a Paramount Pictures re- driven pieces, almost like poetry, each speak with diverse women of all ages times before transitioning, like Gable, lease directed by Christopher revealing a different woman’s experi- who unfortunately share the common Is Seeking Directors into roles more becoming a man of McQuarrie and stars Tom Cruise, ence with topics such as sex, love, experiences of sexual harassment, his years. Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson. tenderness, embarrassment, cruelty, workplace bias, lower pay, and more. CRANFORD -- Cranford Dra- along with a synopsis of each show. That bit of catty gossip dissemi- Running time: 147 minutes. pain and pleasure. As the show in- The Vagina Monologues not only matic Club (CDC) is looking for CDC also asks that directors increased in popularity, it began to be addresses the more difficult parts of directors’ submissions for its 2019- clude a resume, a brief statement of performed by an ensemble of ac- being a woman, but also, some of the 2020 season. CDC Theatre is the interest in the shows and why the tresses. more spiritual and empowering parts, the oldest, continuously producing director chose to submit to CDC Do You Have a Musical Background? The CDC Theatre production will too. To be able to openly discuss and community theatre in New Jersey. Theatre. Do You Have a Passion for Writing? feature a cast of 16 actors, inlcuding present the shared female experience CDC will consider directors within Please visit CDC’s website, Katherine Brown, Faith Dowgin, to audiences while also supporting a broad range of experience and are www.cdctheatre.org, for more in- The Westfield Leader Stephanie Ferreira, Sheila Harding, NOW in its mission to combat vio- looking for people who will bring formation on how to submit. The Dana Harris, Kelsey Hoffman, lence against women is a gifted op- their enthusiasm to our theatre and deadline for submissions is Satur- and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Danielle Mastropiero, Krystina portunity that I am simply honored to the community. day, September 1. Matos, Christine Nau, Megan accept.” CDC’s season runs from Septem- Directors who have submitted a Is seeking creative writers who can review O’Brien, Shaina Panos, Kate Tickets are $25. Additional infor- ber through June, during which the project that is of interest to CDC Porzuelo, Susan Schwirck, Andrea mation about the production and how theatre typically programs two mu- Theatre will be contacted via e- local symphony performances. Thibodeau, Rachel Valovcin and Sam to purchase tickets can be found by sicals, a play and a children’s pro- mail on or about October 1 so that Send a writing sample and brief resume or Vargas, as well as three directors, visiting CDC’s website, duction. Directors interested in CDC might schedule an interview. Anita Esteve, Meg Fry and Edgar cdctheatre.org. Please note: The pro- working with CDC are asked to sub- Forms and additional information online resume for consideration to: Hidalgo. duction includes mature subject mat- mit no more than three shows for may be found by visiting CDC’s A portion of the proceeds from the ter and may not be appropriate for the Program Committee to consider, website. [email protected]. production will be donated to the audience members under age 17. Union County chapter of NOW, the The theatre is located at 78 Winans National Organization for Women. Avenue in Cranford. County Freeholders To Host Guardians of Democracy features Blues Night at the Gun Violence Documentary a 150 year historical COUNTY – The Union County gun violence to continue in the U.S., JOIN US FOR A timeline, never Westfield Memorial Library Board of Chosen Freeholders invites far beyond levels experienced in other before seen USSS all members of the community to a western democracies. photographs, and With Keyboardist Dave Keyes free screening of the 2016 documen- Moms Demand Action for Gun BOOK SIGNING ample narrative tary film Making a Killing: Gus, Sense in New Jersey is an affiliate of describing America’s and Harmonica Virtuoso Greed and the NRA in partnership the national Moms Demand Action FUNDRAISER elite federal law with the non-profit organization for Gun Sense in America organiza- enforcement agency. Rob Paparozzi Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense tion founded in 2012, shortly after a in New Jersey. The screening will 20-year-old man murdered 20 chil- take place on Wednesday, September dren ages six and seven, and six adult Wednesday, August 22 at 7:00 pm 12, at 7 p.m. at the STEM Building staff members, at Sandy Hook El- auditorium at Kean University, 1075 ementary School in Connecticut. Morris Avenue in Union Township. The organization quickly grew into The event is free but pre-registra- a leading force for gun violence pre- tion is requested online at ucnj.org/ vention, with chapters in all 50 states making-a-killing-movie-screening. and a powerful army of moms that has “We need forceful national poli- successfully effected change at the cies that promote safety for all com- local, state and national level. munities,” said Freeholder Chairman Making a Killing was produced by Sergio Granados. “I hope that people the film company Brave New Films. will come to the screening and expe- To see a trailer, follow the registra- rience this film as a pathway to advo- tion link or visit bravenewfilms.org/ cate for meaningful change.” making_a_killing_guns. A discussion period will follow the For more information about the screening. September 12 event contact Nathalie To be held at the 16 Prospect Wine & Bistro located at 16 Prospect St. Westfield, NJ on Making a Killing tells the stories of Hernandez, coordinator, Union Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 2:30-4:30 how guns affect the lives of everyday County Office of Community Engage- Please respond by September 5th to reserve Americans. It features personal sto- ment and Diversity at your space at [email protected] or ries from people across the country [email protected] or (908) 527- Text at 646-510-4836 who have been impacted by gun vio- 4880. Open to WML and MURAL $ lence, including survivors and vic- The Union County Office of Com- 75.00 per person quality beer, wine, light Cardholders only. You must register tims’ families involved in uninten- munity Engagement and Diversity is hors d’oeuvres provided with a signed copy tional shootings, domestic violence, part of Chairman Granados’s “Mov- of the limited edition commemorative book. at www.wmlnj.org and click on the suicides, mass shootings and traffick- ing Union County Forward” initia- It’s your Library … Calendar link, or call ing. tive for individual empowerment, All profits to benefit Former Agents of the make the most of it 908.789.4090 option 0. The film also focuses on the role of education and community service. Secret Service (AFAUSSS) Scholarship Fund and 16 Prospect’s charity, Saint 550 East Broad Street It’s your Library … make the most of it gun manufacturers in promoting a More information about the office is Joseph Social Service Center, Elizabeth, NJ legislative environment that enables available at ucnj.org. Westfield www.wmlnj.org 908.789.4090 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TRUSTED ADVERTISERS Page 18 Thursday, August 16, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION the organization. In June, unrest was vocalized in a no-confidence petition signed by 22 state directors who are licensees of the national program. In an interview with The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- Fanwood Times, Sally Johnston, long- time traveling companion and co- executive director of Miss New Jer- sey, explained her take on the swimsuit controversy. “All of the Miss New Jersey girls I have talked to tell me how empowering it was to walk on the stage in a swimsuit and show off what their hard work has accom- plished,” she said. Ms. Johnston, who has been involved with the pageant for 52 years, continued, “Today’s Photo credit: Jeff Crespi young women have learned so much KARAOKE TIME...The Golden Boyz of New Brunswick perform at House of more about fitness than the gals who Independents in Asbury Park with a karaoke singer. On August 29, Scotch Plains were competing 15 to 20 years ago. will host Live Band Karaoke Night and will feature The Golden Boyz. They learn from pros about exercise, health and nutrition, and it becomes a lifelong way of life for them.” She Scotch Plains to Host thinks that the elimination of the swimsuit portion of the competition is a “huge mistake” because it was the Live Band Karaoke Night basis of the competition that started SCOTCH PLAINS -- The Town- ment efforts, the township is excited to in Atlantic City almost 100 years ago. ship of Scotch Plains will be hosting bring Live Band Karaoke Night to From a local director’s point of Live Band Karaoke Night on Wednes- Scotch Plains,” said Tom Strowe, view, Heather Lata, the executive di- day, August 29, from 6:30 p.m. to project coordinator for redevelopment, rector of the Miss Northern Lakes 8:30 p.m. in downtown Scotch Plains who will emcee the event. “Choose Pageant, a preliminary to Miss New on the Alan Augustine Village Green your song, own the stage, and bring Jersey, said that she’s sorry to see the located at 430 Park Avenue. your cheering section for a rockin’ swimsuit portion of the competition Live Band Karaoke Night will fea- night in downtown. If you’re not a go. “The judges’ manual for evaluat- ture the band The Golden Boyz of singer, just bring a blanket and a chair ing the contestants in a swimsuit was New Brunswick, and participants will and enjoy the show,” added Mr. Strowe. called ‘Lifestyle and Fitness in get to be the “lead singer” for the band Live Band Karaoke Night is a free, Swimwear.’ I never told my contes- and sing songs live from a variety of family event that is open to people of Photo credit: Miss America Organization/Bruce V. Boyajian tants to lose weight. We always en- genres including Rock, Pop, Punk, all ages. To participate in Live Band THERE SHE IS...Cara Mund competes as Miss North Dakota at the 2018 Miss America Competition held last year. She was Funk, Motown, Metal, and R&B. Karaoke Night, singers simply sign crowned Miss America 2018. This year’s competition takes place Sunday, September 9, starting at 9 p.m. live on ABC. “It’s always happening in Scotch up to sing from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Plains,” said Mayor Al Smith. “This on August 29 and they will be called will be another fun, unique event that on stage to join the band and sing helps make Scotch Plains downtown a their favorite song. A list of songs will Miss America 2.0 Scraps Swimsuit vibrant and dynamic place to visit. Live be available at the event and all song Band Karaoke Night is the perfect event choices will be family friendly. to bring people together, so come to For more information about Live Competition Amid Fuss and Fury downtown and join me in singing a Band Karaoke Night, visit https:// song or two,” added Mayor Smith. www.scotchplainsnj.gov/calendar/ SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY of a “pageant,” is the email exchange After Sam Haskell was ousted as “In conjunction with our redevelop- live-band-karaoke/. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and media coverage of a major con- the MAO CEO in January because of STATE -- Let’s be honest. There flict going on between some of the his body-shaming and misogynistic are pageant people in this world and former Miss Americas and the State emails, Ms. Carlson, 1989 Miss there are non-pageant people. Oh, Executive Directors, led by the new America and former Fox Miss America Scraps Swimsuit sure, millions may tune in to see Miss national leader, Chair of the Board Newswoman, assembled a team of ~CONTINUED~ America crowned every September, Gretchen Carlson, President and Chief former state and national Miss couraged them to be the best they Change is not always easy to ac- but Miss America is not important in Executive Officer (CEO) Regina America winners to change the pag- could be, not the thinnest.” Ms. Lata cept, especially for volunteers who their lives. Hopper and the other board mem- eant. Headlines boasted transparency said the elimination of the swimsuit have invested time, energy and a por- Then there are the hundreds of thou- bers. The major issue that first sparked and a fresh leadership of an all-fe- competition might be an incentive to tion of their lives to an organization sands of volunteers for the Miss the fire is the announcement of the male board that would turn around some contestants to enter local pag- and feel they haven’t had any input to America Pageant who have spent dropping of the swimsuit competi- the competition to reflect the values eants, but the increase of the talent that change. The conflict continues. countless hours fundraising for schol- tion. Another contentious change is and concerns of the 21st century. The competition portion to 50 percent Television ratings of the program on arships. They are running local pag- the upping of the weight for the talent increased importance of “talent and Photo credit: Richard Krauss might be a deterrent to others. September 9 will tell if the changes eants, donating their time in judging portion of the competition to 50 per- scholarship” was part of the bedrock SO LONG SWIMSUIT…Jaime As late as this past week, email will stick. pageants, chaperoning their contes- cent of a contestant’s score. Addi- of Ms. Carlson’s policy. She’s quoted Gialloreto, Miss New Jersey, will com- correspondence from former Miss ### tants at community service events, tionally, a component of an onstage as saying at the National Press Club’s pete in Miss America on Sunday, Sep- Americas have again called for the Disclosure: Susan Dougherty was tember 9, but not in a swimsuit. Under resignation of the entire board, the Miss Union County during her col- and experiencing the satisfaction of interview with the judges will replace Luncheon that the Miss America Or- the new Miss America regulations, there helping to change lives of young the single question given to the top ganization believes that “candidates will not be a swimsuit competition be- CEO and chairwoman. Ms. Carlson lege days, was the executive director women. girls on the final night. shouldn’t have to walk in a swimsuit cause Gretchen Carlson, the new head has called for “healing,” yet her chal- of Miss Middlesex County for six The latest controversy for those It appears the conflict about those to win the $50,000 scholarship prize.” of the organization, said, “the candi- lengers say healing cannot take place years, and Miss Union County for who care about the Miss America issues concerning the 97-year-old pag- Over the last few months, waves of dates shouldn’t have to walk in a swim- until there are resignations from all seven years and is currently serving Organization (MAO), that is now to eant will continue right up to the Sun- both support and criticism have suit to win the $50,000 scholarship and a national search for a permanent as the field director for Miss New be known as a “competition” instead day, September 9, airing of the finals. washed over the new leadership of prize.” CEO is completed. 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C.B. — WARGO 4-FOR-4, 4 RUNS, GALLITELLI 3 RBI; AMERICAN LEGION — C. WILLIAMS 4 RBI Charlie Brown Survives; Nips Legion Post 3, 13-12, in Semis

managed to answer with a run in walk to bring in the winning run who got the drop on the Legion an intentional walk, scored once By DAVID B. CORBIN the bottom of the ninth to eke for Charlie Brown’s. and the top five players in the and had three RBI. Simo doubled, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times out a 13-12 victory and to earn a Game 3 was originally sched- lineup accounted for 10 of their singled, scored twice and had an Cruising along with an eight- trip to the championship round uled for August 7 at the same runs, nine RBI and 14 of their 22 RBI. Scotty Savarese doubled, run lead entering the top of the to face the top-seeded Gas House location and American Legion hits. Wargo went 4-for-4 with a singled, walked twice, scored ninth inning turned out not to be Gorillas, who outlasted the Sofa Post 3 got off to a 1-0 lead in the pair of doubles, two intentional twice and had an RBI. enough for the second-seeded Kings, 11-9, in their Game 3. top of the first inning when Roc walks, two RBI and four runs The American Legion’s first four Charlie Brown’s in Game 3 of the The outcome was decided when Sarna and Aaron Richards ripped scored. Cory Gallitelli rapped a hitters put up big numbers. Chris Scotch Plains Men’s Softball Tony Wargo beat out a leadoff singles and Chris Williams fol- double and three singles, drew Williams ripped a pair of two-run League semifinals against the double to right field then after an lowed with an RBI single. Charlie singles and scored once. Jerrod third-seeded American Legion intentional walk to Cory Gallitelli, Brown’s came to the plate and Support Local Journalism Pence pounded a double and two Post 3 at Jerseyland Field in and a force out at second, fol- had Todd Simo on first with one singles, scored once and had two Scotch Plains on August 8. The lowed by another intentional walk out. Wargo stepped to the plate RBI. Sarna finished with three Legionnaires staged a two-out to Bryan Bellante and a force out and made contact with the ball singles, two RBI and two runs rally to post eight runs to knot at home for the second out, Kyle just as a loud crack of lightning scored. Richards whacked a pair the score but Charlie Brown’s Berwick drew a bases-loaded caused the game to be delayed. of doubles and scored three times. Pouring and unforgiving rain fol- Defensively, Charlie Brown’s in- lowed and the game was re- field pulled off a number of over See & Subscribe at scheduled. shifts when needed. Simo, play- BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo This time it was Charlie Brown’s ing second, put himself in position a few times to make some Submit commentary and items for publishing. unassisted putouts at first base. Email to [email protected] goleader.com/subscribe l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, August 16, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Simo also initiated a second-to- Charlie Brown’s scored three an RBI sacrifice fly to right and Legionnaires scored in the sixth single past short, Rachko singled first double play in the third in- runs in the bottom of the first. Wargo was intentionally walked. to narrow the margin to 8-4 when over second, Lau lined an RBI ning. Savarese made a fine run- Savarese and Simo both singled Gallitelli wiggled an RBI single by Sarna singled, Richards doubled single to center, Sarna slashed a ning grab in centerfield and Kyle and scored on Wargo’s two-run second then Piccola and Bryan and Chris Williams slashed a two- two-run single to right, Richards Berwick gobbled up a low liner at single down the right field line Bellante followed with RBI singles. run single to right. walked, Chris Williams poked a first base. Wargo, at short, did his and Gallitelli doubled. Tom Legionnaire Nick Bandoni Wargo singled and later scored two-run single to left and Pence thing with a number of smooth Giannone slapped an RBI single doubled and scored on Kevin on an error in the sixth then in deflected a hard RBI single off plays that he converted to putouts. past first. Giannone attempted Spellman’s (3-for-4) single to the seventh, Savarese, who sur- the pitcher’s glove to make the Playing shortstop for the Le- to score but was gunned down by center in the fifth then two more vived a rundown between sec- score 12-11. “Good Grief!” gion, Brady Lau pulled off a num- right fielder Chris Williams. In ond and third, and Simo, who Charlie Brown’s was stunned ber of smooth grabs, which in- the third, Wargo doubled to right Support Local Journalism singled, both scored on Gallitelli’s when Dennis DeMascio walked cluded a rangy snare to get a and scored on Piccola’s bouncing single to left. Charlie Brown’s and Bandoni punched an RBI force out at third. Pitcher John single past second. upped its lead to 12-4 with an- single to right-center, tying the Rachko needed to demonstrate The Legion’s first run came in other run in the eighth when score. Finally Wargo scooped Kyle his catlike reflexes by stopping the fourth when Richards lined a Giannone skipped home on Williams’ grounder and flicked to some shots back to the mound. double to right and scored on Savarese’s base-loaded walk. second for the third out. Second baseman Billy Aumenta Pence’s looping double to mid- The Legion ninth began with a The American Legion’s door of was involved in several putouts centerfield. But Charlie Brown’s putout at first and it looked like opportunity was finally slammed but right-centerfielder Sarna answered with four runs to seize the second out would be of the when Berwick’s base-loaded free made the catch of the day when an 8-1 lead. Josh Decker (2-for- same type, except the throw to pass brought home Piccola with he performed a diving, rolling 4) drew a leadoff walk and Frank first was dropped. After a force the winning run. and bouncing snag of Simo’s Mastrocola (2-for-4) hopped a goleader.com/subscribe out at second, the door of oppor- American Leg 000 112 008 12 wicked liner in the eighth inning. single over second. Simo lofted tunity opened. Spellman slid a Chaz Brown’s 301 401 211 13 Page S-3 Thursday, August 16, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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St. George Edges St. Francis, 4-3, in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League Page S-16 Thursday, August 16, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Planning Board Holds Hearing On Fair Share Housing Master Plan By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Garwood Paperboard redevelop- In addition, 18 family units from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ment site, the Garwood Mall over- the Garwood Paperboard rede- GARWOOD — The planning lay zone, and the general busi- velopment site including five board held a public hearing last ness zone district. rental bonuses will be applied to Wednesday before the subse- Completed in 2014, the Westfield reach the 98-unit realistic devel- quent adoption of the borough’s Senior Housing Complex is a se- opment potential, stated Ms. Housing Element and Fair Share nior citizen housing complex con- Hartmann. Of the 155 affordable Plan and the master plan amend- sisting of 71 age-restricted apart- units needed obtain compliance ment. The New Jersey State Su- ments, stated Ms. Hartmann. She with the new construction obliga- perior Court enforced planning said “no more than 25 percent” of tion, 117 units or credits have requirements negotiated between each “period’s” affordable-hous- been accounted for, stated Ms. the New Jersey Council on Af- ing requirement may consist of Hartmann. fordable Housing (COAH) and the affordable senior citizen housing A vacant land adjustment re- borough mandates Garwood has units. sulted in a 38-unit “unmeet need,” a 155-unit “new construction ob- The prior round obligation per- Ms. Hartmann said. In the mas- ligation” including a 27-unit “re- mits four age-restricted units for ter plan, a total 48 unit yield Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader habilitation obligation.” a maximum 25 percent of the 19 potential has been calculated DEMOLITION BEGINS..Demolition work has commenced on the old Paper- through various development board site on North Avenue in Garwood to make room for a 124-apartment The amended master plan de- affordable units required, stated fines the borough’s compliance Ms. Hartmann. She said four af- strategies including the Garwood development. The corrugated metal building has been demolished although the fordable units will be applied to Mall and the Central Business Aeolian Castle will be preserved, according to a letter to the developer published with court-ordered affordable housing obligations from 1987 fulfilling the 19 units for Garwood’s District, she said. However, the on the borough’s website. until 2025, professional planner prior round obligation. unmet need remains 38 units, Jill Hartmann said. The South Avenue I redevel- assuming the 48 unit yield poten- Ms. Hartmann stated that ini- opment will enable the borough tial allows flexibility within the Cranford Forms Subcom. on tially Garwood’s affordable-hous- to meet its 19 affordable unit boroughs negotiations with fu- ing obligation was for 213 units prior round obligation require- ture developers. for the defined “gap period” for ment through the development The master plan amends the Garwood Housing Projects affordable unit underdevelopment of 10 family-rental units, stated Garwood Mall overlay zone, al- from 1987 to 2025. Ms. Hartmann. A five-unit rental lowing for 133 units with 15 percent (20 family units) dedicated By ZOE RADER apartments are planned for the “The settlement agreement be- bonus will be added with the four Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tween the Borough of Garwood age-restricted units and the 10 to very low or low and moderate former Paperboard property on family-rental units to reach the income family households, stated CRANFORD — The township North Avenue. and the Fair Share Housing Cen- ter embodies a 30 percent reduc- 19 affordable unit requirement, Ms. Hartmann. The Garwood Mall committee announced at its Ms. Dooley said the committee tion from the initial affordable- explained Ms. Hartmann. overlay zone will contribute 20 workshop meeting Monday that has received a good response housing obligation (194 units) to The third round obligation to- family rental units to the 38-unit they are establishing a subcom- from the public for its action. 136 units,” Ms. Hartmann said. taling 136 affordable units will be unmet need, stated Ms. mittee to evaluate the North and “People get it. We have to iden- Garwood’s 155-total unit afford- divided into two subcategories Hartmann. South Avenue redevelopment tify the issues and work with able-housing requirements is de- including a 98-unit “realistic de- She added that Nine age-re- projects in neighboring Garwood. Garwood,” she said. fined by the court’s two definitive velopment potential” and a 38- stricted rental housing units from The purpose of the bipartisan Along with this action, the town- periods, the prior round obliga- unit unmet need, stated Ms. the senior housing complex de- sub-committee will be to provide ship committee also gave the tion from 1987 to 1999 and the Hartmann. velopment could be included in a formal analysis of issues that go-ahead to a proposed off-site third-round obligation from 1999 The 98-unit realistic develop- the unmet need calculation. A the redevelopment may cause, improvement and fees ordinance to 2025, stated Ms. Hartmann. ment potential calculation will be mandatory set-aside ordinance said Deputy Mayor Ann Dooley, that was brought to them Mon- The borough’s affordable-unit attained through the application pertaining the central business who serves as commissioner of day night. obligation for the prior round ob- of 24 age-restricted units from district will add 14 family units engineering and zoning on the The ordinance would require ligation is 19 affordable units. the senior housing complex, 20 with the general business District township committee. applications of a larger-scale, Garwood’s third round obligation family-rental units and 20 rental yielding five family rental units. A 298-unit apartment complex such as the North and South is 136 affordable units. bonuses from the South Avenue The borough will attain rehabili- is proposed along with a second Avenue redevelopment, to pay Ms. Hartmann said the borough I redevelopment, 11 family rental tation requirements through par- 72-unit structure for the former for any extraneous cost that may will achieve “inclusionary housing units from the South Avenue II ticipation in the Union County abandoned industrial properties arise during their project that requirements” through the redevelopment, and 11 family Community Development Block of Casale Sheet Metal and Petro the township usually must cover. Westfield Senior Housing Com- units from the South Avenue II Grant Program’s Home Improve- Plastics on South Avenue in “I think it’s the right thing to plex, the South Avenue I and II redevelopment, stated Ms. ment Program for the rehabilita- Garwood, while another 124 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE redevelopment projects, the Hartmann. tion of 27 units. Page S-17 Thursday, August 16, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CF Forms Subcom. on Garwood Housing Projects Sunny Acres Designated do, the way things are chang- shared services program and unanimous nod of approval, more As Historic District ing,” Ms. Dooley said. current applications that have specifics as to what types of ap- By FRED T. ROSSI property two years ago had The ordinance would not gov- already been approved won’t be plications — whether they are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ern communities in Cranford’s affected. With the committee’s commercial or strictly for resi- “worked out for the town” and dential — will be smoothed out CRANFORD — The township said it was “time for the devel- before the ordinance is enacted. committee on Tuesday passed oper to take over.” Deputy Mayor Cranford Library to Offer Other meeting business trans- an ordinance designating the Ann Dooley congratulated all acted Monday night included an Sunny Acres neighborhood as township professionals involved update on a Federal Emergency Cranford’s first historic district. in completing the Birchwood deal. Event on Vets’ Health Care Management Agency (FEMA) The 5-to-0 committee vote Ms. Dooley also lauded the grant Cranford had applied for. came after a brief public hearing completion of the township’s new CRANFORD — The Cranford filing a claim for Veterans Ad- The purpose of the grant is to where Sunny Acres resident Dan flood mitigation strategy—a “re- Public Library will present a health ministration Service-Connected continue elevating homes in the Smith spoke on behalf of the 25 ally significant landmark,” she care information session for vet- Disability Compensation. township that are particularly vul- or so neighborhood residents who called it—and said bids will soon erans and dependents of veter- The Veterans Administration nerable to floods and have re- were in attendance and told the be solicited for a new pump sta- ans on Wednesday, September New Jersey Health Care System peatedly sustained damages dur- governing body his neighbors tion that will help with flood wa- 12, at 7 p.m. It will take place at includes two main campuses and ing floods. would be “honored’ by such a ters during severe storms. the Cranford Community Center. 10 community-based outpatient The committee stated that they designation. The township’s his- Before the end of the meeting, David Brimmer of the Depart- clinics in New Jersey that serve were on the right track and close toric preservation board, charged Mayor Hannen expressed his sad- ment of Veterans Affairs New veterans as part of the Veterans to getting the money — $1.7 with identifying historic sites, dis- ness over the death of firefighter Jersey Health Care System will Health Administration. million, which would elevate tricts and landmarks, recom- Brian Koschney, who died Tues- be the guest speaker for the No registration is required for about six Cranford homes. Mayor mended the designation to the day. “We will miss him very program. He will describe health this free event. The Cranford Thomas H. Hannen Jr. said his township committee after a pub- much,” he said, noting that Mr. care benefits available to veter- Community Center is located at biggest concern was ironing out lic hearing in May. Koschney had been included dur- ans and dependents. Mr. Brimmer 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, how the funded projects will be The Sunny Acres district is boring his illness in the department’s also will discuss the process for and is accessible to all. organized and coordinated once dered by Raritan Road, Oraton daily radio test checks, answer- the grant is received. Drive and the Rahway River and ing from his bed at the facility As for public commentary, Terry includes Mohawk and Algonquin where he was living. “He an- Darling of Hillcrest Avenue and a Drives, Oneida, Mohican and swered those radio checks every Cranford softball coach, ex- Iroquois Places and Iroquois, morning,” the mayor said, until pressed his concern for pedes- Cherokee and Raritan Roads. Tuesday morning when he passed trian safety at the Adams Avenue In other business at the away. complex in town. The location committee’s 45-minute session, The township committee’s next has playgrounds, fields, courts a number of resolutions were meeting will be on September and a nearby school that all cause passed to authorize contracts to 11. a large traffic volume. purchase a pumper for the fire Ms. Darling hoped the commit- department and a loader and tee would consider painting a snow plows for the Department Turnamian Drops crosswalk at the intersection of of Public Works. Haskins Avenue and Adams Av- Near the end of the meeting, Bid for BOE Seat enue, which borders the park, Mayor Thomas Hannen, Jr. turned CRANFORD — Erin Turnamian because there is no stop or yield to Township Attorney Ryan Coo- has dropped her bid for a one- sign for vehicles. The committee per and noted that many town- year unexpired term on the seemed on board, however, with ship committee meetings in re- Cranford Board of Education. That the budget already passed they cent years had ended with the leaves Brian T. McCarthy as the said it may be a matter of time attorney providing an update on lone candidate for the seat left before this can become a reality. the status of the Birchwood Av- vacant by the resignation of enue property. “But we’ve finally Catherine Sheridan, whose fam- BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES...More than 100 Healthy U champi- “It seems like a crosswalk should be a no-brainer,” said put that to bed,” Mayor Hannen ily has moved out of state. The ons and partners from YMCAs and schools from all over the state gathered at said happily, noting the deadline to file for the one-year MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford recently to celebrate 10 years of community Patrick Giblin, commissioner of police and fire said. “There’s no committee’s approval of the re- seat is Tuesday, September 4. impact. Pictured, Westfield Area YMCA staff and Cranford school partners lease of escrow funds in connec- Incumbents William B. Hulse attend the Healthy U Spring Symposium at MetLife Stadium. They are, shown reason we can’t do it.” The township committee will tion with the property. and Maria Loikith and newcomer left to right, Suzette de Araujo, Orange Avenue School; Lucy Diaz, Hillside Commissioner Mary O’Connor Terry Darling are running for the Avenue School; Amanda Aguirre, Westfield Area YMCA, and Mark Elsasser, have another open workshop meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Mon- said the arrangement whereby three full-term seats. Terms are Westfield Area YMCA. day, September 10. the township had purchased the for three years. Page S-18 Thursday, August 16, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Legal Newspaper for Union County, Cranford

cessed and provided with a state surveillance system. Officers de- Community Garage Sale To Superior Court appearance date. tained Vanlew, and while con- In addition, he was issued mo- ducting the investigation it was tor-vehicle summonses for un- determined that Vanlew was in Take Place In Kenilworth CRANFORD clear plates, not having a valid possession of a rented white Saturday, August 4, Quentin registration card in his posses- Toyota Corolla which was parked KENILWORTH – A The $12 Garage Sale registra- Padilla, 25, of Clark was arrested sion and possession of a CDS in in the Garwood Mall parking lot. Communitywide Garage Sale will tion fee may be paid by check and charged possession of under a motor vehicle. In the back seat of the Corolla, in be held in Kenilworth on Satur- (payable to the Kenilworth His- 50 grams of marijuana and pos- GARWOOD plain view of the officers, were day and Sunday, October 6 and torical Society) or in cash (exact session of drug paraphernalia Saturday, August 4, police of- large bags of merchandise from 7. This major annual event, spon- amount required). For further following a motor-vehicle stop ficers were dispatched to a store the business including video sored by the Kenilworth Histori- information, call (908) 709-0434. on South Avenue West near Lin- in the Garwood Mall on a report games, controllers and accesso- cal Society, will take place rain or The Kenilworth Historical Soci- coln Avenue West for speeding. of a repeat shoplifter on the pre- ries totaling over $5,000 in retail shine between the hours of 9 ety is sponsoring the Padilla was processed and pro- mises. At the scene, store em- value. Vanlew was placed under a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. There Communitywide Garage Sale as a vided with a municipal court ap- ployees pointed out a suspect, arrest and charged with several are usually close to 200 partici- service to the community. Any pearance date. In addition, he later identified as Gary S. Vanlew, complaints including shoplifting pating residences. proceeds after advertising and was issued motor-vehicle sum- as a person known to them from and hindering apprehension. He Residents who register and pay other related event costs are paid monses for speeding and pos- prior acts of shoplifting that were was processed and released a $12 fee to hold garage sales at will benefit the organization’s fund- session of a controlled danger- recorded on the store’s video pending his court date. their homes anytime during the raising campaign to help defray ous substance (CDS) in a motor October 6-7 weekend will re- the cost of an elevator that makes vehicle. ceive a certificate representing Kenilworth’s circa 1880 Oswald J. Sunday, August 5, Brian Basara, the borough’s permission to pro- Nitschke House “living history” mu- 24, of Parlin, NJ, was arrested ceed and will benefit from the seum and cultural arts center fully and charged with distribution of Kenilworth Historical Society’s accessible to everyone. a controlled dangerous sub- statewide advertising of the The Kenilworth Historical Soci- stance, possession of a controlled communitywide event via major ety is an independent, volunteer- dangerous substance and pos- newspapers, websites and promi- based, non-profit, tax-exempt, session of drug paraphernalia fol- nently-placed signage and fliers. 501(c)(3) organization dedicated lowing a motor-vehicle stop at The registration deadline is Fri- to the research, preservation and North Avenue East at the Garden day, September 28. interpretation of the historic State Parkway 137 exchange for The addresses of registered par- Oswald J. Nitschke House, local unclear plates. Following a police ticipating residences will be in- history and culture. Further infor- investigation at the scene, cluded in a Kenilworth mation about the organization, Basara, was arrested and charged Communitywide Garage Sale list- the Nitschke House and other for suspected heroin located in- ing and map that will be available upcoming events may be found side the vehicle. He was pro- in quantity, free of charge, at the at kenilworthhistoricalsociety.org. Kenilworth Acme Customer Ser- vice desk, 801 Boulevard; Bor- Historical Soc. to Look at ‘How We Dress’ ough Clerk’s Office, 567 Boule- vard; Kenilworth Public Library, CRANFORD — The Cranford His- tion garments. She will show 548 Boulevard, and Especially torical Society invites the com- attendees how clothing affected Yours Florist, 13 N. 20th Street, munity to a presentation of “How a woman’s posture and reflected Kenilworth, after Thursday, Octo- We Dress” on Sunday, Septem- her status in society. Original ber 4. The listing also will be posted ber 23. It will take place from 2 to garments from the Historical on the Borough of Kenilworth 4 p.m. at the Hanson House, Society collection will be on website, kenilworthborough.com. located at 38 Springfield Avenue, view. Communitywide Garage Sale Cranford. This program is free and open registration forms with instruc- The Historical Society’s popu- to the public. All are welcome. tions may be obtained at the lar costume curator, Gail For more information, contact Kenilworth Borough Clerk’s Of- Alterman, will demonstrate how the Cranford Historical Society Courtesy Eric Wigginton fice/Borough Hall, Kenilworth a mid-19th-century Victorian at (908) 276-0082 or by e-mail Public Library, Especially Yours LEADER AT THE ARCH...Thatcher Wigginton, 9, and Scarlett Wigginton, 7, woman would get dressed, from atof Clark, NJ took The Westfield Leader to the St. Louis Gateway Arch, seen here Florist and on the Borough of the inside out, using reproduc- [email protected]. Kenilworth website. from the Martin Memorial Park overlook in East St. Louis, Illinois. Page S-19 Thursday, August 16, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary College Women’s Club of Cranford Announces Award Winners

CRANFORD — More than coach. She was co-founder and tory Honor Societies. She was a Theresa Youth Ministry. She had a four-year starter and captain $10,000 was awarded to 10 co-president of the Cranford En- member of the Spanish Club, the an internship with Tap Into on the varsity lacrosse team and graduating seniors, all of whom vironment Committee. She was Student Council and the Relay Cranford, for which she wrote received All Conference recogni- are members of the Class of 2018 a Trinitas Medical Volunteer and for Life. Caroline organized a coat approximately two articles per tion for those four years. She at Cranford High School (CHS). mentor. She shadowed a doctor drive, and collected and deliv- month about events going on was a member of the German The College Women’s Club (CWC) in the ICU, which was made pos- ered the coats to St. John’s Soup around CHS and Cranford. Club, History Club and the NJ annual awards banquet was held sible by her 4.0 GPA. Alannah Kitchen in Newark. She volun- Katherine Stochel is a deacon Math League. She participated in on Tuesday, June 12, at the mentored a young girl with teered at Children’s Specialized and Sunday School Teacher at Relay for Life and Pride Student Westwood in Garwood. Joubert’s Syndrome and raised Hospital in Mountainside. Caroline the Cranford Presbyterian mentorship. Maggie was a vol- Elaine Romano was the chair- money for her genetic affliction. organized Hoops for Hope, which Church, where she is a member unteer and basketball coach for person of the banquet commit- Anna Kalafatis was a member was a school-wide fundraiser to of the Adult English Hand Bell Special Olympics. tee. of the student council for four benefit cancer research. Choir. She was a member of the Meg Cui was honored as the The evening started with CWC years. She was a member and Emily Wilson plans to major in CHS String Orchestra, where she highest ranking senior female at President Janet Collins welcom- vice-president of the National Biochemistry in college. She was was First Chair Viola. Katherine Cranford High School. She par- ing the award recipients, their Honor Society, Relay for Life, the a member of the New Jersey was a member of the Latin and ticipated in the Columbia Science parents and club members. In Pride steering committee, and Science League and a volunteer Math League. She was a member Honors Program, which she had keeping with a banquet tradi- Class President. Anna was a intern at Robert Wood Johnson and vice-president of the Pre- to test into, and took various tion, President Collins introduced member of the varsity soccer University Hospital in Rahway. Engineering, Robotics - Archi- math and science courses at Co- all past presidents in attendance team, and the Cranford High Emily was a member of the Latin tecture and Computer Club. She lumbia University in New York and presented each with a rose School Assistance Program. She Club, earning a silver medal in volunteers at the Elmora Soup City. In the NJ Enrichment Acad- in recognition of their years of participated in the Special Olym- 2015 and 2016 and a bronze Kitchen. Katherine was the emy, she was a team leader com- service to the club. pics and was a basketball assis- medal in 2017. As a member of founder and co-president of the peting in higher-level mathemat- Past President Arline McCloskey tant coach. Anna plans to attend the National Honor Society, she Animation Club. ics, for which she was awarded presented the 2018 Linda Bristow St. Joseph’s University Business was the treasurer during her se- Layla Serna will pursue a ca- third place nationally. She also Tribute Award to Cranford se- School with a double major in nior year. She was a member of reer in the medical field. At CHS, placed second in New Jersey in niors, Tim McSharry and Jill marketing and international busi- Mu Alpha Theta National Math she was a member of the Na- the National Science League and Valenzano. These two seniors ness, hoping to find a job in the Honor Society. She was a mem- tional Honor Society. She was a first place in the Math Kangaroo were nominated by a faculty business world that involves lots ber and co-captain of the CHS member and president of the Competition. Meg was the presi- member in recognition of their of traveling and philanthropy. varsity swim team and also a Spanish Honor Society, the Math dent of the CHS Teen Tutoring dedication and service. The re- Catherine McCarthy partici- member of the Jersey Gators Honor Society and the Dance Club. She was a three-year presi- cipients must be planning on fur- pated in the Group Summer swim team. She was the Athlete Honor Society Club. She was a dent of the NJ Math League and a ther education and must have Scholars Research Program, of the Week in 2015 and 2018, volunteer with the Cranford First member of the Westfield Area made valuable contributions to where she researched cancer and CHS Athlete of the Month in Aid Squad. She organized a ser- Chinese American Association. school and community, as well malignancy and metastasis March 2018. She was a swim vice trip to the Philippines. She She was a Girl Scout or 12 years as being trustworthy, reliable, through a white blood cell called instructor for special needs chil- raised enough money to reno- and she organized events to raise dependable and loyal. macrophage. She was a member dren and an assistant coach for vate a small school. money for local charities. She Veronica Collins, the chair of of the Science Academy and the the Special Olympics Swim Team. Maggie Roman was a member received the Silver Award and the the scholarship committee, in- University. She was a member of She was also a member of the of the National Honor Society, President’s Volunteer Service troduced the recipients and pre- the National Youth Leadership CHS Tutoring Club and the Relay the German Honor Society and Award, Gold, in grades 11 and 12. sented the awards to Alannah Forum: Medicine. Catherine vol- for Life. the History Honor Society. She The College Women’s Club of Clarke, Anna Kalafatis, Caroline unteered at JFK Medical Center’s Katherine Ruane will be work- served on the Student Council as Cranford meets the second Mon- Kelly, Christian Malamug, Neuroscience Institute, as well ing toward a Political Science de- Secretary and was the class trea- day of the month, October Catherine McCarthy, Maggie Ro- as volunteering at RWJ Barnabas gree, with a double major in En- surer. Maggie was a committee through May, at the Cranford man, Katherine Ruane, Layla Health at Rahway in the same glish and Political Science. At CHS, member of the St. Michael/St. Presbyterian Church on Spring- Serna, Katherine Stochel and day surgery department. she was a member of the Univer- Theresa Youth Ministry and trav- field Avenue. The meetings be- Emily Wilson. Catherine will be attending sity Program and the Science eled with the group to West Vir- gin with refreshments at 7 p.m. Alannah Clarke participated in George Washington University League. Dancing since the age of ginia to build homes during the followed by a guest speaker. All the University Program for Gifted majoring in Biology, and plans to 3, it is an important part of her Easter Vacation. She was a mem- meetings are open to the public. and Talented, the Japanese Club, become a doctor. life. She has played varsity field ber and Senior Editor of the Year- If you are interested in becom- the Science League and the Caroline Kelly was a member of hockey for four years. She is a book Club. She was a captain ing a member, please call Presi- Cranford Teen tutoring program. the Cranford girls’ varsity bas- member and vice-president of and four-year varsity member of dent Janet Collins at (908) 653- She was a four-year member ketball and lacrosse teams. She the Math Honor Society and the the girls’ soccer team. She re- 1452. and captain of the varsity track was a member of the National National World Language/French ceived All County and All Confer- and field team. Alannah was also Honor Society, the Math Honor Honor Society. Katherine is a ence awards in her sophomore, a YMCA track volunteer and Society, and the Science and His- member of the St. Michael/St. junior and senior years. She was Probitas Verus Honos Page S-20 Thursday, August 16, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary after the election. As chairman, I decided to wait Local Letters to the Editor until both were completely sure Cranford Dramatic Club of their decisions and wanted to give them enough time to discuss with their families before we Is Seeking Directors Todisco Responds to Sweeney Panel made any announcement. In addition, our district leaders Consolidation Recommendations had the opportunity to select CRANFORD -- Cranford Dra- www.cdctheatre.org, for more in- three possible replacements for matic Club (CDC) is looking for formation on how to submit. The After reviewing the recommen- better cooperation between former Republican Councilman directors’ submissions for its deadline for submissions is Sat- dations released on Thursday by school boards and local munici- Joe Sarno. The Democrat major- 2019-2020 season. CDC Theatre urday, September 1. the panel formed by State Sen- palities. I have been advocating ity selected Stephanie Bianco and is the the oldest, continuously Directors who have submitted ate President Stephen Sweeney such a process in Garwood, in- we could not be more delighted. producing community theatre in a project that is of interest to to tackle the budget crisis in New cluding municipal and school We completely agree with Demo- New Jersey. CDC will consider CDC Theatre will be contacted Jersey, I feel we need to take the board members meeting quar- crat mayoral candidate, Sara directors within a broad range of via e-mail on or about October 1 good and leave the bad. terly to discuss problems and Todisco, that Mrs. Bianco will experience and are looking for so that CDC might schedule an As firmly I can say it, commu- work toward solutions. make a great councilwoman. This people who will bring their en- interview. nities such as Garwood need to Candidly, the idea of shared is one of many reasons Mrs. thusiasm to our theatre and the Forms and additional informa- be opposed to any effort to force services is something communi- Bianco will be joining Republican community. tion may be found by visiting out of existence smaller commu- ties, such as Garwood, have done Mayoral Candidate Ileen Cuccaro CDC’s season runs from Sep- CDC’s website. nities through merger. There is and will continue doing when ben- as a candidate for the November tember through June, during no proof that bigger is better or eficial. Having the State Senate election. which the theatre typically pro- that it will result in cost savings. President advocate its expan- The endorsement by the Demo- grams two musicals, a play and a Cranford Library to Among the panel’s points, it sion is a plus, but the decisions crats is more than welcoming. children’s production. Directors was encouraging that there is a should always rest within the We are also honored to announce interested in working with CDC Hold Meetings on plan to study countywide tax as- municipalities. that joining the ticket is Salvatore are asked to submit no more sessments systems. The assess- Many of his proposals are com- Piarulli. than three shows for the Pro- Strategic Plan ments of the bill taxpayers must plex and controversial and will Mr. Piarulli is currently an gram Committee to consider, CRANFORD — The Cranford pay may in fact be done better by require extensive debate. We elected member of Garwood’s along with a synopsis of each Public Library Board of Trust- a single objective group of pro- should take the good and leave Board of Education, he coaches show. CDC also asks that direc- ees invites the public to par- fessionals who work full time on the bad, especially attempts Little League and is a member of tors include a resume, a brief ticipate in the development of the effort. A real savings may be which would diminish small town the Knights of Columbus. As a statement of interest in the shows its new three-year strategic that the rash of costly tax ap- identity. corporate executive, Mr. Piarulli and why the director chose to plan. peals would be lessened by a Sara Todisco, Garwood sits on the DMCCF Board of Di- submit to CDC Theatre. Three open house meetings centralized appraisal system. Democratic Candidate for Mayor rectors, which has donated over Please visit CDC’s website, will be held on Friday, Septem- I praise the effort to require $1 million to families in need. ber 14 from 10:30 a.m. to For the first time in many years, 11:30 a.m.; Monday, Septem- The Republican Party Of Garwood the Republican Party of Garwood Probitas Verus Honos ber 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 is unified and now we must unify p.m., and Monday, September our borough. We look forward to 24, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 Unifies, Welcomes All Voter Support your support on November 6. p.m. in the library’s Raddin Room at 224 Walnut Avenue. This past June, I was so hon- Salmon had to endure the heart- Steve Blaufeder Two Garbage Cans ored to be selected chairman by ache of having her parents’ home The public is invited on any of Chairman, these dates to take part in the the newly elected district leaders completely destroyed by a dev- Garwood Republican Party Per Week? for the Garwood Republican Party astating fire. Because of this, conversation and share their I was very heartened to read ideas. Topics of discussion will and I accept this position as we Mrs. Salmon must focus on her that the Westfield Board of Health head towards major changes in family and we are fully behind Support Local Journalism include a proposed expansion is discussing the concept of re- to the children’s room, increas- our borough. We understand the her decision. In addition, Jenni- ducing weekly garbage pickups borough must move forward by fer Sirak was recently notified ing capacity to provide patrons from two to one. As a member of with new services. Children are presenting the facts and sup- that she may be moving due to a household of three (plus a dog) porting the best candidates for an advancement in her career. welcome. which has been placing one 10- The library is collecting sug- our future that will represent all While we are sad to see her gallon garbage can out per week the residents of Garwood. possibly leave Garwood we sup- gestions and recommendations for years, we have but one ques- at the library’s circulation desk. As many in Garwood know, port her and wish her only the tion: How do people create changes are being made to the best. We understand Miss Sirak Patrons can also send their enough garbage to need two pick- thoughts to Library Director Republican ticket due to unfore- only wants to do what is right for ups per week? seen circumstance. Only days Garwood and not leave us in the Michael Maziekien at m- after enthusiastically signing on situation of having to select an- goleader.com/subscribe Bill Nierstedt [email protected]. as a council candidate, Kimberly other candidate for councilperson Garwood