Page 4 Thursday, August 10, 2017 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 Why Is Cory Booker Trying DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: To Legalize Marijuana? Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Senator Booker of New Jersey, what galizing marijuana throughout all 50 with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association is his greatest quest in his high office states from sea to shining sea, from rect. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey as United States Senator from New the 54th parallel north to the Mexican Jersey? What key issue is he going to border to the south. diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 bring to the senate floor? Is it better I guess our United States Senator guess. If you get two – well-read indi- health care for the elderly, the poor, Booker took the term high office of Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If and the middle class? Is he going to the U.S. Senate literally. I am disap- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at be in the forefront of tax reform to pointed and repulsed. Who do you free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 lighten the load of the working man? serve Senator Booker, is it the people All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Is he spearheading a law enforcement of our great state? come from the board game Diction Deception. commission to bring safety to the Walter Sosnosky Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman streets to our inner cities? ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Kenilworth Answers to last week’s arcane words. NO, what his first priority is? Le- 1. Esculic – Pertaining to the horse Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo chestnut COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Is Garwood Sweeping Attack on 2. Furunculosis – The state of being Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly afflicted with boils EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS 3. Carking – Distressing; perplexing My Neighbor’s Dog Under The Rug? 4. Carcajou – Thewolverine or badger SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe On Saturday, July 22, 2017, I was bull owner; at that point we all won- walking my 10-pound Bichon com- dered if they were friends and cutting FULMINATION One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 1. A thundering or lightning fort dog, Lucky. The dog spotted the him a break. I was told the laws that 2. Moving with a wiggling motion, as two pit bulls across the street. Lucky are in place make her wrong and a snake got off the leash and went to greet the nothing could be done about this be- 3. Spontaneous combustion Why Did Freeholder Board Back two dogs. The two pit bulls attacked. cause Lucky got off the leash. 4. Renewal or restoration This just happened in a few sec- This is outrageous in many ways. PERSULTATION onds and I was just watching in horror The owner could not hold the dogs 1. To force or drive out; expel as the owner was unable to hold the back, could not get the dogs off and 2. An eruption of blood from an artery Roselle ‘Mind and Body’ Project? dogs or pull them off Lucky. did not take any responsibility. 3. Killing by suffocation 4. Taking or snatching away by force One year ago the Union County Freeholder Board null and void as of December 15, 2015,” according After awhile, he handed Lucky to We feel this is being swept under me. I took Lucky to the vet where he the rug. We feel that this is a very MACULOSE guaranteed $59 million in bonds for a redevelop- to Mr. Esposito. Interesting. The property is Block 1. Producing a slight glow ment project in Roselle called “Mind and Body.” 1105, Lot 10, located on Chandler Avenue. The 2016 was euthanized. If that is not the worst unsafe situation for all in the commu- 2. Pitted or ducted part of this story it does get worse. nity. And we think we were being lied 3. Having a well-formed jaw The 100,000-square-foot facility will feature a new county guaranty ordinance states the property was When the dogs were attacking, an- to by the police because we asked if 4. Covered with spots pool, gym, computer lab and a recording studio, a sold to the borough by the Roselle Board of Educa- other neighbor from across the street they knew him, were friends with SPHYGMUS public library, pre-k and kindergarten and recreation tion. A current check of land records by this newspa- started screaming, “This is the sec- him, or if he is a police officer. We 1. The pulse center. The Union County Improvement Authority per per the website of the New Jersey Association of ond time.” The Garwood police were think all are true. 2. Very small amount; a pinch has financed the project. When principal and interest Tax Boards, however, still lists as of last week the called and all the ways in which this I hope you will print this as we are 3. Discontent are added in over the 30-year life of the bonds the owner as the BOE. While it usually takes some time, was handled makes this situation even trying so hard to get justice for that 4. Topsoil project balloons to over $109 million. If Roselle in our experience, for land records to catch up to more horrible. The police officers innocent dog who was just being See more letters on page 5 defaults on this project the taxpayers of all of Union recently completed transactions, it still begs the proceeded to shake hands with the pit friendly. County will end up paying for it. question of why this transaction wasn’t completed Union County Freeholders I think the attack in March of 2017, Letters to Elizabeth, New Jersey although I am not sure of the exact As pointed out by Roselle resident Anthony prior to the Freeholders’ September 2016 vote. (908) 527-4200 story, the dogs did attack a person. the Editor Esposito at a Freeholders’ meeting last month, the In our view, the county needs to put the breaks on Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] Nancy Rubin borough is in dire financial straits: over 500 homes this project until a complete accounting of the Bruce Bergen, chair Garwood Excellent Tribute to are vacant in the borough, with another 1,500 prop- financials as well as the accuracy of legal documents [email protected] erties in foreclosure in the community of 23,000 are reviewed. Perhaps the Union County Prosecutor’s Does Bramnick Think Being Allied Carlos Santana residents. The average family spends 21 percent of Office needs to get involved like it did with the now Many thanks to the Westfield Me- their income averaging $45,000 on property taxes. defunct MusicFest. With Christie Will Get Him Reelected? morial Library for featuring the Stone Yet, with these figures presented, the freeholders Mr. Esposito has said the Mind and Body project Flower Band this past Wednesday voted in September of 2016 in favor of this question- cost estimates have risen from $35 million in 2011 to Last evening Assemblyman Jon much he is out of touch with his evening (Aug. 2). [It was] A magnifi- Bramnick, Westfield resident and Re- district. cently and excellently performed trib- able project by a 7-to-0 vote with only one Free- $59 million in 2017. publican incumbent in Legislative Assemblyman Bramnick’s name ute to the complex multi-decade works holder, Angel Estrada, abstaining. Denise Wilkerson, who is running for city council District 21, demonstrated once and has been circulated as a contender for of Carlos Santana. [There was] Ener- At the time of that vote, Freeholder Estrada stated in Roselle, said Union County Improvement Author- for all that he’s stuck in the past. appointment to the U.S. Senate if getically inspired a packed house at that, “for the last 40 years the Borough of Roselle has ity documents show that listed among the develop- Assemblyman Bramnick held a cam- Senator Bob Menendez’s term is cut their soulful core to a true bravo mo- failed to do its due diligence and duty to take care of ers is former county manager George Devanney, and paign fundraiser at which the cost of short as a result of federal corruption ment of community spirit and joy. the needs of its community.” He said if the borough’s that Keywood Strategies, owned by Mr. Devanney admission was a whopping $5,200 – charges. Christie alone has the power Frank Napolitano library was too small it should have been addressed and his wife, was the lobbyist for AST Developers, and the “special guest” was Governor to appoint Bramnick if Menendez Westfield by the borough’s government “prior to today (Sep- the listed developer for the project. The president of Christie! While I realize that our steps down or is removed prior to the tember 15, 2016.)” AST is Robert D’Anton, who also was the developer neighbor and Assembly Republican November elections. So is Bramnick Who Is Paying To Leader has been firmly allied with is taking a page out of Christie’s play At the groundbreaking for the project in April of of the Park Madison Building in Plainfield. Restore Our Streets? 2017, Mayor Christine Dansereau admitted, “there’s Mr. Devanney, who also is Berkeley Heights’ Christie for years, does he really think book? Christie abandoned N.J. to his best chance for re-election is align- pursue national ambitions and I have a question: It seems that a lot of moving parts” concerning the tax impact on Democratic Party chairman, is the nephew of state ing himself with the least popular Bramnick appears to be following there are new homes springing up all her community, NJadvancemedia.com reported. The Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20th, Elizabeth). Also, the governor in state history? suit. Is he, too, looking to Washington over Westfield and the surrounding project was actually pushed by former Roselle mayor executive director of the improvement authority is Bramnick makes noise that he cares instead of taking care of our business areas. Families are selling their old Jamel Holley, now a state assemblyman. former long-time freeholder Dan Sullivan. So, is this about our needs here in Westfield and here at home? homes to private builders and con- At July’s Freeholder meeting, Mr. Esposito ques- project for the good of the people of Roselle or as the in the towns of our district. But where Come November, I’ll definitely be struction companies. They’re knock- tioned why the Roselle Board of Education needed retirement plan for Mr. Devanney? has he been all this time? Where was voting for Bramnick’s opponent ing ‘em down and building new mega- to hold a special meeting on July 10, 2017, two We question why the county is involved in a local he when Christie cancelled the ARC Lacey Rzeszowski. It’s time to say mansions. weeks prior to the board’s scheduled meeting re- development issue in the first place. Again, if Roselle tunnel? Why hasn’t he spoken out on goodbye to Christie and his cronies, In the process of rebuilding, the garding the property earmarked for Mind and Body. has reached its bonding capacity, why is that a the transit issues that continue to and elect someone who actually cares roads are taking a real beating. They plague commuters as a result of about the people of New Jersey. are being abused by large trucks and “What was so urgent?” he asked. It seems the “ground county problem? Christie’s disastrous decision? This piece” between the Roselle BOE and the city “was Something smells here. Emily Root tractors, leaving potholes, cracks, fundraiser proves once again how Westfield nails and filthy streets behind. chummy he is with Christie, and how So my question is this: Who is National Night Out Events Help paying to restore our streets? Please Congress Must Reject Trump’s Plan To do not tell me that the residents of Westfield are carrying the full burden Bring Communities Together Cut Legal Immigration In Half of repairs and repaving. To me, it’s The success of the annual National Night Out events firefighters and rescue squad members and all they only fair that the builders should pay President Trump’s proposal to cut business in peril.” By filling those jobs, their fair share. held August 1 was a heartening testament once again this utilize in the performance of their duties, visitors to these legal immigration in half is short-sighted immigrants increase the productive ca- year to the strong rapport between area residents and the events are treated to tutorials and demonstrations, re- and wrong, at both the high and low pacity of the economy, and raise GDP Ken Zierler police and other emergency responders who serve them freshments and children’s activities, plus such fare as a ends of the economy. on their way to a better life for them and Westfield 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. dunk tank. By blending informative and festive aspects, At the high end, America is in a for their families. HERE COME DA Begun more than 30 years ago, National Night Out National Night Out enables attendees to get to know global war for talent, talent that is criti- We would serve our lowest-earning promotes partnerships between police and the public in emergency responders in a stress-free atmosphere that cal for the economic well being of this workers better by providing them with JUDGE! creating safer communities and enhancing crime preven- includes the chance to ask questions and share concerns country. With an aging demographic access to apprenticeships (in unionized tion and awareness. Today National Night Out is held the while also having fun. driving up the federal deficit through occupations, ideally), or to training pro- first Tuesday in August nationwide, in United States We commend all police, fire and other emergency the demands of healthcare costs and grams to give them the complementary territories and on military bases around the globe, ac- units — locally, nationally and abroad — for their Social Security, we must find new in- skills which will allow them to benefit cording to the website natw.org. participation in National Night Out events each year. dustries, new technologies to provide a from the lower costs of goods and ser- These family-oriented events offer opportunities for These outreach efforts help build and reinforce positive robust growth engine. vices that immigration provides. adults, teens and children to meet law enforcement, fire relationships with the public in their communities, and Liberal support for immigration poli- In this crude appeal to his nativist department and first aid personnel, learn about the vital can encourage healing in areas where unrest between cies to attract talent from around the base, President Trump does a disservice roles they play daily in maintaining public health and police and residents exists, or where police or civilian globe, irrespective of their English lan- to his vision of a 3 percent growth rate safety, and get an up-close look at the vehicles and lives have been lost to violence. guage skills, is essential to that vision. As for the economy, while throwing a stale equipment they use. We likewise give a nod to all residents who turned out Pia Orrenius, vice-president and senior crust to low-skill workers and sticking Locally, National Night Out programs took place this for our National Night Out events in a show of support for economist at the Dallas Federal Reserve, his thumb in the eye of talent world- year in Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and police officers and others whose commitment to their has pointed out, “44 percent of our medi- wide. Congress must reject this legisla- Clark, plus neighboring towns. The Union County Board neighbors often involves substantial risk to themselves. cal scientists are foreign born, for ex- tion. of Chosen Freeholders’ event was held at Meisel Park in They deserve our acknowledgement and our gratitude. ample, as are 42 percent of computer Springfield, with the Mountainside Police Department We hope that National Night Out will continue to bring Mervyn Turner software developers. Immigrant work- Westfield among area police and fire units participating. communities together and create a positive ripple effect ers are also overrepresented among col- In addition to becoming acquainted with local police, across the fabric of our society. lege professors, engineers, mathemati- cians, nurses, doctors and dentists.” This Candidate Letters Policy talent is fungible; if we remove the over- all attractiveness of the U.S. as a place for these people to bring their families, Dear Candidates: You are welcome events or fundraisers are deemed to they will go elsewhere. We have already to submit letters/position pieces in be advertising. Please contact seen Canada and France try to position every edition up until and including [email protected] and our sales themselves as better options. the Thursday, October 26 newspaper team will be happy to assist you. At the low end, it is often said that edition. 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Our readers seek discus- your letters to get priority consider- tels, restaurants, golf courses and farm- sion of the issues, recommendations ation. ers will tell you this proposal to cut legal and solutions. This policy becomes effective June immigration in half would put their Press releases regarding campaign 22, 2017. State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. 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