Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 20, 2021 OUR 131ST YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2021 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Westfield Residents, Police, Officials Seek to Deter Car Burglaries, Thefts

By JESSE WINTER Her youngest daughter was in the Fortunately for Ms. Fitzpatrick and these burglaries often come armed. For The Westfield Leader hospital and Ms. Fitzpatrick and her her family, the cars were locked. And Ms. Fitzpatrick’s close call was WESTFIELD — Kathy family were expecting a call notify- according to Ms. Fitzpatrick, she was enough for her to mobilize her neigh- Fitzpatrick, a resident of Wychwood ing them of her daughter’s impending aware of the uptick in car burglaries bors for a community meeting held Road, was hosting her adult children labor when a car alarm rang out. An and thefts throughout Westfield, and at her residence on May 12. Ap- and grandchildren on the evening of unknown person, or individuals, had warned her visiting children to secure proximately 150 people showed up, May 2 in anticipation of the arrival of tried to break into one of the cars their cars. including Police Chief Christopher the newest member of their family. parked in driveway. After hearing the alarm sound from Battiloro, Councilman Michael a car in her driveway, Ms. Fitzpatrick Dardia, New Jersey Assemblyman and her adult sons ran to the front of Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) and the house and scared off at least one State Senator Thomas Kean, Jr. (R- individual who Ms. Fitzpatrick iden- 21, Westfield). tified as a male, based on her recol- “It happened to me, which is lection of events. frankly why I called the meeting,” Not all her neighbors were as fortu- said Ms. Fitzpatrick. “They’re bold, nate; on the same evening, multiple brazen and unafraid of police.” car burglaries occurred on Wychwood Ms. Fitzpatrick was not alone in Road and nearby Topping Hill Road. her concern, nor in her initiative in Ms. Fitzpatrick’s neighbor on mobilizing fellow Westfielders and Wychwood Road had multiple credit neighbors. cards and $50 stolen from an un- After a recent attempted burglary locked vehicle. In the incident occur- of a home on Hazel Avenue, Erin and ring on Topping Hill Road, no items Matthew Eckard hosted their own were reported stolen. A neighbor on community meeting on May 17 at Lauren S. Barr for The Westfield Leader Topping Hill Road notified police their home on Dorian Road. BURGLARY...At approximately 11:11 p.m. on Tuesday night, the Westfield that someone had entered the vehicle, This meeting brought together Police Department was alerted to a commercial burglar alarm at the AT&T store according to the Westfield Police neighbors and town officials, among on Central Avenue. According to the police department, an unknown suspect Department. them Mayor Shelley Brindle, Police kicked in the front glass door and stole approximately $5,920 worth of Apple Photo courtesy of Kathy Fitzpatrick After the incident, Ms. Fitzpatrick Chief Battiloro and town council iPhones and iPads. The suspect then exited the business from the same point of CAR BURGLARIES CONTINUE...Following a string of car burglaries, Kathy entry. There are currently no suspects in custody from this incident and it is under Fitzpatrick, a resident of Wychwood Road, mobilized her neighbors for a community said the police came to her aid al- members Dawn Mackey and Scott investigation by the Westfield Detective Bureau. meeting at her residence on May 12. Approximately 150 people showed up to the most immediately — noting the re- Katz, both representing Westfield’s meeting, including Police Chief Christopher Battiloro, Councilman Michael Dardia, sponding officer informed her that Fourth Ward. New Jersey Assemblyman Jon Bramnick and State Senator Thomas Kean, Jr. many of the suspects involved in The meeting was meant to assuage concerns, answer questions and pro- Cranford Dems’ Nomination vide information not just in connec- tion to the incident that happened on Cannabis Comm. Hears Mostly Hazel Avenue, but the string of auto Sets Up Primary Contest thefts and burglaries occurring in town over the last month or so. By MARTA ESQUÍROZ not going to go along for the sake of Speaking to residents in atten- For The Westfield Leader party unity,” he remarked. Opposition to Dispensaries dance, Mayor Brindle sought to re- CRANFORD — The Cranford Mr. Hannen, who has served three assure residents that Westfield is Democratic Committee has an- terms on the township committee, By JESSE WINTER cilman Mark Parmelee. cilman Parmelee. committing all the resources neces- nounced Kathleen Rappa as its candi- including three as mayor, believes For The Westfield Leader The Westfield Cannabis Commis- If the governing body opts in, it sary to support the police depart- date for the township committee, set- that it is crucial to maintain a “diver- WESTFIELD — Legalized can- sion is charged with delivering to will be responsible for creating civil ment during this time. Even after a ting up a Primary Election contest sity of opinion” in order to represent nabis is here to stay in New Jersey, Mayor Shelley Brindle and the town penalties for violations of an opt-in pandemic that saw the town-wide between Ms. Rappa and incumbent “both sides.” but Westfield residents who partici- council a recommendation either in ordinance — and controlling where budget cut by 2 percent, the police Thomas Hannen, Jr., the current com- “That’s when you get the best out- pated in a virtual meeting held by the support of or opposition to allowing and what kind of recreational dispen- department was the only department missioner of engineering and public come on policy, by having a good, town’s cannabis commission last recreational cannabis establishments. saries are allowed. Licenses include not to receive any cuts, noted the works. lively discussion,” he said. Thursday overwhelming opposed the The commission includes Council- allowing retail dispensaries, cultiva- mayor. Commissioner Hannen said he Commissioner Hannen said that prospect of the municipality allowing men Parmelee and Michael Dardia, tor and wholesale licenses and even a Mayor Brindle emphasized there views Ms. Rappa’s candidacy as “un- since the election of the new town- the licensing of recreational cannabis as well as the police chief and the fire delivery-service license. are more patrol officers on the force fortunate” and claimed he did not get ship committee members — Deputy dispensaries. chief, town officials and selected resi- “The recent legalization of mari- now than at any point in the history the party line nomination because his Mayor Andrews and Mr. Gareis — “It’s a basic decision. Under the dents. juana in New Jersey raises many ques- of the town. “own set of principles and thoughts “things are getting worse,” as he “feels law, municipalities have 180 days, If the municipality passes an ordi- tions for every community about if “Anything they [the police depart- don’t get along with current members more push to accept the agenda of the and that’s until August 21 this year, to nance authorizing the potential li- and how it plans to move forward ment] request or need, we are pro- of the township committee. mayor and the party.” either prohibit outright, or limit the censing of recreational cannabis es- with regard to dispensaries on the viding them,” said Mayor Brindle. “I supported many things and voted Over the last months, Mr. Hannen number of establishments, distribu- tablishments, the decision will take local level,” according to the Westfield “We as a mayor and council are yes, for example, on development. has voted against some of his party’s tors or delivery services,” said Coun- effect for five years, explained Coun- Cannabis Commission website. providing them all the resources that But I am not afraid to say no, and I am CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Last Thursday night’s meeting was they need.” organized by the commission to fur- During her comments, Mayor Tiffany Jacobson Named ther gauge where residents stand on Brindle said Westfield is safer now Garwood Council Pushes the pending decision so that any rec- than it was 10 years ago, referencing ommendation offered by the com- a reduction in violent crimes such as Lincoln School Principal mission would reflect the will of resi- assaults — as well as zero murders Back Approval of Budget dents. The meeting, which featured — within that range of time. By JENNIFER GLACKIN perintendent prior to a board vote. Ms. more than 20 speakers presenting their Chief Battiloro provided addi- By JULIA BONAVITACOLA pleted in time by our public hearing For The Westfield Leader Sullivan will continue in her capacity as opinions and convictions, focused tional context to the recent string of For The Westfield Leader date.” WESTFIELD — The Westfield the district’s business administrator dur- mainly on the prospect of licensing car thefts and burglaries occurring in GARWOOD — The Garwood Ms. Bruns said that this email was Board of Education (BOE) named Tif- ing that time. retail recreational cannabis dispensa- town. Council suspended the ordinance to sent out at the end of April and that fany Jacobson, Ed.D., as the new prin- Plans for the next school year are ries. In 2021, the chief noted, there approve the municipal budget during she had been checking to see if cipal of Lincoln Early Childhood Cen- already underway, said Dr. Dolan, and “It’s a huge decision that will change have been eight car thefts in town, its biweekly meeting last Thursday. Garwood had been assigned a budget ter at its meeting on Tuesday. Dr. the district will return to its pre-Covid, the very fiber of this town,” said Kerry the incidents resulting from cars be- The budget adoption had been examiner. Ms. Bruns said that the Jacobson joined the district in 2017 as full-day schedule in the fall. The board Murphy of Codding Road, an advo- ing left unlocked or key fobs being planned for that evening, pending state public hearing could continue as ad- the K-12 English-Language Arts super- voted to approve bus routes and ven- cate of opting out. “It will no doubt left inside a vehicle. approval. Mayor Sara Todisco re- vertised but that no budget could be visor before becoming the interim prin- dors for the 2021-2022 school year at increase [cannabis] usage among Out of the most recent car thefts, vealed that the state review process approved during the meeting since cipal of Lincoln, replacing Audrey the meeting and hired new staff mem- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 may not be completed in time for a the budget examiner was necessary Zavetz, who retired at the end of the bers to meet the needs of the district, public hearing and budget approval for such an action. 2019-2020 school year. “She has said Dr. Dolan. to occur as soon as anticipated. Despite the public hearing going handled her responsibilities with grace, The board also accepted a $50,000 “This year is a bit different. We will on as planned, only one member of steadfastness and professionalism,” said grant from The Westfield Foundation be holding a public hearing, but be- the public, Garwood resident Bruce Superintendent Margaret Dolan, Ed.D. to train teachers in Responsive Class- cause of the state situation and how Paterson, addressed the governing “I am deeply grateful for the oppor- room. Responsive Classroom is “a stu- they’re backlogged, essentially we body with questions on the budget. It tunity to continue to serve the Lincoln dent-centered, social and emotional cannot be voting on our budget to- is unknown if another public hearing community in this important role,” said learning approach to teaching and dis- night,” said Mayor Todisco at the will be held when the budget is offi- Dr. Jacobson. She continued, “It is my cipline,” according to the program’s meeting. cially approved at a future date. intent to build on our innovation and website. Chief Financial Officer Sandy In other borough business, Coun- resourcefulness and lead the Lincoln As for more detailed plans regarding Bruns elaborated on the decision. “We cilman Michael Ince said that the Early Childhood Center with humility, reopening for the next school year, Dr. received an email from the state; it “Street Smart” campaign in Garwood excitement and sincere love for our Dolan said the district is awaiting guid- went out to all of the is coming to a close. During the 30 littlest learners.” ance from the state. She reported that municipalities...stating that due to the days since the start of the campaign, The board also appointed Business the state indicated it would announce large volume of public hearings which the police department has conducted Administrator Dana Sullivan as interim preliminary guidelines by the end of are scheduled to be held in May, the 23 selective enforcement posts at the superintendent for the month of July. this month. state review process may not be com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Ms. Sullivan will be paid $2,155 to Parents called in to ask about stu- cover the time between Dr. Dolan’s dents wearing masks outside and dur- PAGE INDEX June 30 retirement and the August 1 ing gym class, in light of the Centers for start date for newly-appointed Superin- Disease Control and Prevention’s Regional ...... 2-3, 5 Education ...... 2-3, 6, 13 tendent Raymond Gonzalez, Ed.D. This (CDC) latest guidance and Governor Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-11 appointment had been planned for, said Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 241, Photo courtesy of Westfield Public Schools Police ...... 12 Home Sales ... 7 Board Vice President Brendan Galligan, which allow for no masks outside, re- GRADUATION TIME IS HERE...Students receive their graduation lawn signs Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 12 from Westfield High School on May 10. The Westfield High School PTSO Obituary ...... 7 A&E ...... 14 but needed approval by the county su- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 organized the delivery of the signs to the Class of 2021 seniors throughout town. Page 8 Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Mountainside Council Passes 2021 Budget

By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL In addition, it was reported that For The Westfield Leader recreation fees were down by MOUNTAINSIDE – $6,000 and that the TV franchise Mountainside’s governing body fee line also was down by unanimously passed the 2021 mu- $3,353.15. nicipal budget upon its second read- In other business, two resolu- ing and public hearing Tuesday. tions were passed to purchase two The $9.6-million spending plan was new DPW trucks. These will re- passed without any comments or place old trucks. questions from the public. Further, a resolution was passed There were no changes in the appointing Giovanna Mack as a borough’s budget since the gov- part-time violations clerk working erning body passed it on first read- 15 to 20 hours per week. ing last month. It was announced In separate business, it was an- on Tuesday, as it had been last nounced that while there will not be month, that there would be no in- a Memorial Day Parade this year, a Photo courtesy of Westfield Public Schools crease. ceremony will take place in honor Photo courtesy of The Westfield Foundation ALL SIGNS POINT TO GRADUATION...The Westfield High School PTSO Mayor Paul Mirabelli reviewed of deceased military veterans. It was FOCUS ON THE COMMUNITY...The Westfield Foundation meets with the organized the delivery of graduation lawn signs to the Class of 2021 seniors interim executive director of Imagine, Richard Szeto, and the chair of the board throughout town on May 10. Participants included PTSO volunteers, teachers, some of the same budget line items announced that music will be played of directors, Diana Miller, this past Friday to discuss their work in the community. district staff, public works and the police department. The teachers and students that had been previously discussed. at 11 a.m. and that the official cer- Pictured, from left to right, are: Mr. Szeto, Ms. Miller, Westfield Foundation were equally thrilled to greet each other after a devil of a year. All key components of the budget emony will begin at 11:30 a.m. The Executive Director Gerard Boyle and Westfield Foundation President Lawrence remained the same as previously ceremony will be held outside at the Darrow. reported in The Westfield Leader. municipal building. It was reported that there was an It was stated that the ceremony Thefts increase for the Department of Pub- and pipe-band music will be live Board of Education Hears lic Works (DPW) for the new ga- streamed. Mayor Mirabelli noted CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rage and storage facility in the that five members of the in the second quarter of 2021, two attracting criminals, and we need to amount of $1,100,000, which the Mountainside Veterans of Foreign School Goals Presentation of the five vehicles were determined change this; we need to change this mayor stated “is being offset by Wars (VFW) had died this past by police to have been unlocked behavior,” said Chief Battiloro, re- revenues.” He also stated that there year and that they would all be By JULIA BONAVITACOLA said that they felt “confident” in their with the key fobs left inside at the ferring to residents not locking and were increases in police and ad- remembered at the ceremony. For The Westfield Leader students’ academic progress while about time of the thefts, according to the securing their vehicles along with ministration salaries in the amount It was announced that as of Tues- GARWOOD – Superintendent 20 percent said they were “very confi- chief. their doors and residences. of $7,700 and in the police pension day, June 1, the offices at Borough Teresa Quigley, Ed.D., gave Garwood dent” and about 10 percent said that The other three thefts, which did The chief said the department has line by $36,535. Hall will be open to the public. It Board of Education members a presen- they were “somewhat confident” in the not result from cars being unlocked, reallocated manpower to overnight The mayor also noted that the was stated that only one member of tation at their meeting Tuesday on goals academic progress of their students. occurred between April 25 and May hours, recently utilizing forced over- Social Security tax went up by the public could be in each office of the school district. Nearly 80 percent of the teachers sur- 7. They took place on Hillside Av- time during this time when Westfield $8,000 and that the board of health at a time. People entering the build- The presentation was the final one veyed said that the overall experience enue on April 27, Bennett Place on seems extremely vulnerable to car line went up by $1,000. ing must wear masks and tempera- concerning the board of education’s of the past school year was “better than April 29 and Codding Road on May thefts. In his budget report, the mayor tures must be taken upon entry into progress on goals it had set at the begin- [they] expected.” 1, Chief Battiloro told The Westfield Moreover, when addressing resi- additionally stated that the capital the building. It also was noted that ning of the 2020-2021 school year. Dr. Quigley moved to the third goal, Leader. dents on May 17, the chief continu- projects line went down by restrooms at Borough Hall will only “We agreed that I would present the which was to provide professional de- The Hillside Avenue incident in- ally advocated the virtues of com- $928,250. be open to the public on the first goals and the updates on the goals in velopment for teachers to use virtual volved someone having broken a munity policing. Chief Battiloro en- It also was said that there was a floor. November and in February and in May, learning. The school provided teachers window pane on a kitchen door in couraged residents to report suspi- decrease in legal expenses by The next meeting of the so this is the last presentation,” said Dr. with three staff in-service days in Sep- order to reach inside and remove a cious behavior, or suspicious per- $375,000 and that anticipated court Mountainside Council is scheduled Quigley. tember, October and November that key fob. On Bennett Place, someone sons, within their neighborhoods — fees were down by $65,000. for June 1 at 7:30 p.m. The council The three goals that the board had taught them how to use Google class- broke into a mud room and stole a and not to hesitate in reaching out to will determine before that date agreed on were: to develop a plan for room, benchmarks and DIBELs. “We key fob out of a purse. In the Codding the police immediately. whether or not the meeting will take re-entry in September that aligns with did also ask them what professional Road case, someone entered an un- He also urged residents not to place in the municipal building. state guidelines and requirements; to development they need for next year locked door and stole the vehicle confront any criminals directly, but Cannabis improve website navigation; and to pro- and what they’d like to continue...next key from a nearby basket. to immediately contact police, as CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vide professional development that year and we’re going to provide that “Motor vehicle theft is an epi- the suspects can pose danger. teens; we can’t be naïve about this. It Join the Rotary Club would allow for continued utilization professional development next year for demic in New Jersey. This is hap- “You know what’s normal in your will provide a much easier avenue for of Westfield of online learning. them,” said Dr. Quigley. pening all over the state of New neighborhood, better than anyone all, including teens. The first goal was a success, said Dr. The Garwood Board of Education Jersey,” said Chief Battiloro. “The else,” explained Chief Battiloro. “In our schools, they are being Quigley. “There were only three grades website also was given a new makeover criminals are taking advantage of “This is a partnership; you need to taught to say no to drugs, as they that had to quarantine over the course of the past school year. Some highlights of you; they’re taking advantage of understand, if we want to eliminate should be,” remarked Ms. Murphy. the year and we have had no reported the new website are parent links that your complacency.” crime, or as I say, we want to dis- “But, hey, let’s open a dispensary, and cases since March,” she said. Lincoln provide resources to parents and stu- Chief Battiloro described resi- place it, you have a role and you play completely contradict the message; School never required a quarantine of dents, teacher pages where parents can dents leaving cars unlocked as the a part and bear a responsibility.” that doesn’t make sense.” the entire school throughout the past find a teacher by specialty and grade, “most predictive” factor in the over- The vast majority of residents who school year. digital platform tutorials and more in- whelming majority of car theft cases spoke at the meeting expressed Another part of the first goal was to formation on the board of education in the town, calling the trend “very Support Local Journalism! disproval of the prospect — echoing help students with the emotional stress and the members of the board. All of concerning.” Ms. Murphy’s concerns regarding the westfieldrotary.com caused by the pandemic. Lincoln School these changes can be found at Moreover, unlocked cars have goleader.com/subscriber impact it might have on the town’s was the only school in Union County to garwoodschools.org. contributed to vehicle thefts in the children, teenagers and Westfield’s offer weekly “Social Emotional Learn- All website users are asked to take a town’s recent history — with a total family-centric character. ing” sessions, according to Dr. Quigley. survey that will let the board know if the of 25 vehicle thefts occurring in “My opinion is no, no, to all of These sessions included self-reflection, changes to the website work for all. The 2020, 20 in 2019, 26 in 2018 and 28 them [cannabis licenses,]” said Mona Primary calm-down strategies, gratitude and survey link can be found on the in 2017. Zhao of Normandy Drive. “Because I CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mindfulness and digital journaling for homepage of the aforementioned “They feel very comfortable com- don’t think Westfield is a town for agenda, such as the Anti-Nepotism grades 5 to 8, as highlighted by a website. ing here,” noted Chief Battiloro of this purpose. If adults want to con- ordinance, placing him on the same PowerPoint presentation. The next board meeting will be held those responsible for the vehicle sume marijuana, it’s not my business side as the Republican member of the Dr. Quigley also presented the re- on Tuesday, June 22. burglaries and thefts. “Little prob- what they want to do behind their own committee, Mary O’Connor. sults of surveys given to students in lems become big problems if we doors. But this is a family town. We Mr. Hannen said that he “needs to grades 4 to 8 and to the staff of the don’t take care of it. They’re be- have so many kids we need to con- be able to articulate his feelings and school to see how they were feeling Got news? coming more and more bold.” sider. We need to set examples for our thoughts on the way the community about the school and whether they were Right now, according to the chief, kids and not send a message this is should be” because for him, “that’s getting necessary support. Of the stu- Westfield is on track to have be- something we want to encourage. how you engage the citizens.” dents surveyed, 166 said that they felt Let us hear it! tween 25 to 30 car thefts in 2021, a “If we’re only doing this for the Looking forward to the upcoming “good” or “great” about school. About rate surpassing the high of 28 in money purposes, then I would say 25 percent of students surveyed felt election, Mr. Hannen agreed that he goleader.com/contact-us 2017. find other ways to do that, please,” has to “work much harder” to get “mostly okay” about school and about “There’s a problem here and it’s said Ms. Zhao. reelected as he runs without the party 5 percent said they felt “not good” Jacqueline Maher of Fairmont Av- line. about school, according to the graph enue was another vocal opponent to “Many friends of mine suggested presented. cannabis licensing in town. A young to me that I should run as an indepen- Of the staff members surveyed, about Garwood 75 percent said that they “often” felt mother of two who recently moved dent. But I’ve been a lifelong Demo- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 back to Westfield and purchased a crat, and my home is in the Demo- supported by their fellow school staff home, Ms. Maher questioned the place cratic Party,” Mr. Hannen said, while while the remaining 25 percent said intersection of South Avenue and a dispensary would have in Westfield. he hopes “the voters see my values they “sometimes” felt that support. The Center Street. These posts resulted in “I always felt that Westfield was and leadership for the town.” teachers in the school also were asked more than 3,000 warnings given to safe and fostered such a positive at- Ms. Rappa, a corporate auditor for how confident they were about their pedestrians incorrectly crossing the mosphere. It was such an awesome six years and a real estate profes- students’ academic progress. The ma- street and summonses issued to mo- experience growing up here as a sional, said she is “excited about this jority of the teachers, nearly 70 percent, tor vehicle operators for distracted child,” said Ms. Maher. “I have to election” and “very invested in the driving. say, opening a dispensary, or stores of town’s future. Easy Ride New Jersey helped dur- this nature, would make me think “I am committed to serving ing the campaign by holding virtual twice about settling and raising my Cranford, and I have a professional Jacobson classes on pedestrian safety for the children here. background that could bring a unique CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 senior community and for students at “The thought of them walking home set of skills to the township,” she said. Lincoln School. The Department of from school, walking into town to Ms. Rappa has been getting more gardless of vaccination status. Public Works (DPW) also has re- meet friends, and walking by a mari- involved with the township she moved Dr. Dolan said that recent mask-wear- painted the yellow “No Parking” juana dispensary is so disappoint- to eight years ago. By becoming the ing guidance from the CDC and Gover- zones that help motorists keep an ing,” she added. co-president of the Newcomers Club, nor Murphy’s office do not apply to adequate line of sight on pedestrians. Throughout the course of the night, a member of the Cranford Public Li- schools. The CDC “recommends The campaign is one of multiple ways there was a lone Westfield resident brary Board of Trustees and a mem- schools continue to use the Covid-19 that the police department hopes to who was unambiguously in favor of ber of the planning board, she has had prevention strategies outlined in the reduce pedestrian accidents and fa- opting into an ordinance that would the opportunity to get acquainted with current version of CDC’s Operational talities within Garwood. allow licensing for recreational can- Cranford itself. Strategy for K-12 Schools for at least “I want to thank our police depart- nabis. Ms. Rappa highlighted the impor- the remainder of the 2020-2021 aca- ment for the wonderful job that they “This will be legal across the state,” tance of “public service” as she ap- demic school year,” according to its did on the ‘Street Smart’ campaign said Clark Biggers of Norgate Road. plauded the work of the new mem- website. Dr. Dolan also said that Gov- and I have to say the DPW has really “Having no retail dispensaries will bers of the local government, Jason ernor Murphy’s latest order, which al- painted those boxes around town not have any correlation with keeping Gareis and Deputy Mayor Brian lows for no masks in outdoor public quickly. It’s so important that we it out of Westfield. I hope everyone Andrews. She also recognized the spaces, specifically excludes schools. maintain that clear line of sight...” realizes that it will be here, whether “excellent job” performance of Mayor “We have to continue to wear masks,” said Mayor Todisco. you want it or not. What we would Kathleen Miller Prunty, who has al- she said. For more information, parents The Celebrations Committee will simply keep out is any revenues.” ready expressed her support for the can visit the Frequently Asked Ques- hold a Memorial Day event on Mon- Mr. Biggers went on to explain that new candidate in a Facebook post. tions section of the district’s Covid-19 day, May 31. The event will be at the loss of potential revenues from “Kate has the temperament of a Hub. noon at the Columbian Club, the hall cannabis dispensaries would “push leader. She is smart, open-minded, The district also updated policies used by the Knights of Columbus. up more pressure for other taxes, such innovative and takes a very thought- regarding teachers’ political activities Councilman Russell Graham, a Viet- as property taxes.” ful approach to decision making ... I in light of recent concerns voiced by nam veteran, will be the featured Westfield’s Cannabis Commission am confident that Kate will be a great parents. Mr. Galligan said the Policy speaker at the event, and Mayor meeting comes in the wake of Scotch asset to the Cranford government,” Committee tried to create “as neutral a Todisco also will be in attendance to Plains, a neighboring municipality, Mayor Miller Prunty said in her state- framework as possible.” The goal, he give the traditional mayoral speech. opted in to recreational marijuana. ment. said, was to create specific guidelines Councilman Vincent Kearney said On Tuesday evening the Scotch Plains “I would be so excited to work with so teachers and students can have a that the timeline has been revised council approved the final reading of them (the governing body) and [it “robust discussion” about topics, with- from June for a return to in-person an ordinance to allow the sale of would be] an honor to serve,” Ms. out creating a political slant in the class- meetings. Instead, the council is aim- cannabis products will be permitted Rappa stated. room. ing for August to return to in-person only in establishments along Route Ms. Rappa defined herself as a Student media publications, such as sessions. The change is a result of a 22 and in the M-1 and M-2 zones, “financial person” who always brings Hi’s Eye, are exempt from the provi- setback in setting up the equipment primarily located along a stretch of “a level of finance to everything.” sions in the policy. “We want to main- needed for a hybrid meeting to occur. Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem “I am a number-strict person, espe- tain that independent, journalistic envi- “This will allow additional time for Road. On-site consumption of can- cially as we balance and recover from ronment,” said Mr. Galligan, which testing and working out all the bugs nabis products will be permitted in the effects of the pandemic. I look at will allow student journalists to inter- as we do not want to have any issues those establishments located on Route every decision as to how it could view candidates. Mr. Galligan said, with a public hearing of this body and 22 only. impact the taxpayers because it is “we’ve gone above and beyond as much the planning board,” said Council- The Cannabis Commission did not essential,” Ms. Rappa remarked. as possible and made it explicit.” man Kearney. say when a decision will be formally The Primary Election will take The next meeting of the Westfield The next council meeting will be delivered to the governing body. place on Tuesday, June 8. BOE will be on Tuesday, June 1. held on Thursday, May 27. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, May 20, 2021 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 62nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-2021 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Council Approves Ordinance Designating Cannabis Sale Sites

By FRED T. ROSSI stretch of Plainfield Avenue and veys also were discussed, with details For The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Jerusalem Road. On-site consump- on what residents see as priorities for SCOTCH PLAINS – The town- tion of cannabis products will be per- township recreation facilities and pro- ship council on Tuesday gave its mitted in establishments located on grams as well as what actions the unanimous approval to an ordinance Route 22 only. recreation commission should take to to permit the sale of cannabis in cer- In other business, Director of Parks address those priorities. tain areas of the township and to and Recreation director DJ Salvante The township will submit a library allow on-site consumption in one of and a consultant gave a presentation grant application seeking several mil- those areas. on the Recreation Master Plan for the lion dollars from the state bond that After state voters overwhelmingly coming years. Patrick Hoagland, of was approved by voters several years approved the legalization of mari- the Kentucky-based firm Brandstetter ago to finance library construction juana and related products last No- Carroll Inc., walked the council projects. Mayor Joshua Losardo said vember, municipalities were given through highlights of the plan, which the library is now open for browsing until late August to decide whether or was two years in the making. A num- by appointment. not to allow such activity within their ber of conceptual plans were shown Township Manager Al Mirabella borders. The ordinance approved this for significant updates to Brookside announced that the municipal building week will allow the sale of cannabis Park, Green Forest Park and Kramer will reopen to the public on Tuesday, products in establishments along Manor Park and the planned park at June 1. Masks will still be required, Route 22 and in the M-1 and M-2 the former Parker Gardens site. subject to state mandates, and social Photo courtesy of Tom Kranz zones, primarily located along a The results of several resident sur- distancing will be adhered to in high- RECOGNIZING FANWOOD POLICE...Mayor Colleen Mahr presents awards for extraordinary service to more than a traffic areas. He said he was proud of dozen officers from the Fanwood Police Department. The mayor and borough council recognized them during the regular how well township government staff council meeting, held via Zoom, in observance of National Police Week. Pictured, from left to right, are: Det. Sgt. Nicholas Westfield Seeks To Deter had worked during the more than 14 Falcicchio, Mayor Mahr, Captain José Vendas and Councilwoman Francine Glaser. months of the shutdown. Several proclamations were issued Car Burglaries, Thefts at Tuesday’s meeting, including one Fanwood Continues Budget designating May 15 as Jamming for By JESSE WINTER locked vehicle. In the incident occur- Jacob Day to honor Jacob Benedicto, For The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ring on Topping Hill Road, no items a 12-year-old township resident and WESTFIELD — Kathy were reported stolen. A neighbor on student-athlete who is fighting a rare Discussions, Eyes School Increase Fitzpatrick, a resident of Wychwood Topping Hill Road notified police form of cancer. Another proclama- Road, was hosting her adult children that someone had entered the vehicle, tion was issued commending town- By REBECCA MEHORTER the school piece of this.” tions on its consent agenda, including and grandchildren on the evening of according to the Westfield Police ship resident Jamey Crimmins for his For The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Tomkins said Fanwood typi- resolutions authorizing contracts for May 2 in anticipation of the arrival of Department. efforts in organizing the annual “Jam FANWOOD — The Fanwood Bor- cally pays 20 percent of the school Redevelopment Agency attorney the newest member of their family. After the incident, Ms. Fitzpatrick Kancer in the Kan” fundraisers. ough Council members discussed the levy and Scotch Plains assumes 80 Rogut McCarthy, Borough Attorney Her youngest daughter was in the said the police came to her aid almost The week of May 9 to 15 was municipal budget, which has not been percent. This year, the percentage Russell Huegel and borough grant hospital and Ms. Fitzpatrick and her immediately — noting the respond- designated as National Police Appre- finalized, at its Monday night meet- changed “not in our favor” due to the writer Millennium Strategies, LLC. family were expecting a call notify- ing officer informed her that many of ciation Week. Police Chief Ted Conley ing. Mayor Colleen Mahr said the gross budget going up and Fanwood’s Also on the consent agenda was a ing them of her daughter’s impending the suspects involved in these bur- presented department medals and borough is waiting on details related share increasing. He said that resolution to allow Fanwood to share labor when a car alarm rang out. An glaries often come armed. commendations to several officers for to state and federal aid and how mu- Fanwood’s real estate increased pro- use of the Westfield Conservation unknown person, or individuals, had Ms. Fitzpatrick’s close call was their heroic efforts in the past year. nicipalities can spend their allotted portionally more than Scotch Plains. Center. tried to break into one of the cars enough for her to mobilize her neigh- Another proclamation recognized relief funds. Residents’ taxes also support the The council passed resolution parked in driveway. bors for a community meeting held at May as Rescue Squad Month, with Chief Financial Officer Fred municipal budget and the county bud- 2021-05-128 to authorize the issu- Fortunately for Ms. Fitzpatrick and her residence on May 12. Approxi- Rescue Squad Chief Carolyn Sorge Tomkins said the borough had re- get. Fanwood’s share of the county ance of $5 million tax anticipation her family, the cars were locked. And mately 150 people showed up, in- making a pitch for volunteers to join ceived the tax levy from the state for levy is unknown, he said. Mr. Tomkins notes for fiscal year 2021. Council- according to Ms. Fitzpatrick, she was cluding Police Chief Christopher the squad. Recognition also was given the school district. The required in- said that the borough’s goal is to woman Erin McElroy Barker said the aware of the uptick in car burglaries Battiloro, Councilman Michael to National Nurses Week, May 6 to crease is “a little over a million dol- reduce its tax levy to offset the in- resolution allows the borough to pay and thefts throughout Westfield, and Dardia, New Jersey Assemblyman Jon 12, and the month of May as National lars,” he said, roughly equating to crease. its bills while it finalizes its budget. warned her visiting children to secure Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) and State Mental Health Awareness Month. $448 per average household, “just for The council passed all nine resolu- The council also resolved to hire an their cars. Senator Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-21, electric subcode inspector and After hearing the alarm sound from Westfield). Courtney Agnello as a full-time ad- a car in her driveway, Ms. Fitzpatrick “It happened to me, which is frankly ministrative assistant. and her adult sons ran to the front of why I called the meeting,” said Ms. Westfield Cannabis Comm. Hears The council introduced resolution the house and scared off at least one Fitzpatrick. “They’re bold, brazen and 2021-12-S, a bond ordinance that individual who Ms. Fitzpatrick iden- unafraid of police.” amends 2020-05-S to include a grant tified as a male, based on her recol- Ms. Fitzpatrick was not alone in from the county for roads, Mayor lection of events. her concern, nor in her initiative in Mostly Opposition to Dispensaries Mahr said. Not all her neighbors were as fortu- mobilizing fellow Westfielders and Jill Jackson of The Joint Commit- nate; on the same evening, multiple neighbors. By JESSE WINTER tions for every community about if have so many kids we need to con- tee for Truth, Racial Healing and car burglaries occurred on Wychwood After a recent attempted burglary For The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and how it plans to move forward sider. We need to set examples for our Transformation introduced the most Road and nearby Topping Hill Road. of a home on Hazel Avenue, Erin and WESTFIELD — Legalized can- with regard to dispensaries on the kids and not send a message this is recent updates to the Kramer Manor Ms. Fitzpatrick’s neighbor on Matthew Eckard hosted their own nabis is here to stay in New Jersey, local level,” according to the Westfield something we want to encourage. History Program. She said the project Wychwood Road had multiple credit community meeting on May 17 at but Westfield residents who partici- Cannabis Commission website. “If we’re only doing this for the focuses on preserving the stories of cards and $50 stolen from an un- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 pated in a virtual meeting held by the Last Thursday night’s meeting was money purposes, then I would say the Black families that developed the town’s cannabis commission last organized by the commission to fur- find other ways to do that, please,” Kramer Manor neighborhood in the Thursday overwhelming opposed the ther gauge where residents stand on said Ms. Zhao. 1920s. Seventy percent of the inter- prospect of the municipality allowing the pending decision so that any rec- Jacqueline Maher of Fairmont Av- views have been completed, she said, the licensing of recreational cannabis ommendation offered by the com- enue was another vocal opponent to and the research team has uncovered dispensaries. mission would reflect the will of resi- cannabis licensing in town. A young facts about the neighborhood and its “It’s a basic decision. Under the dents. The meeting, which featured CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 law, municipalities have 180 days, more than 20 speakers presenting their and that’s until August 21 this year, to opinions and convictions, focused either prohibit outright, or limit the mainly on the prospect of licensing number of establishments, distribu- retail recreational cannabis dispensa- tors or delivery services,” said Coun- ries. cilman Mark Parmelee. “It’s a huge decision that will change The Westfield Cannabis Commis- the very fiber of this town,” said Kerry sion is charged with delivering to Murphy of Codding Road, an advo- Mayor Shelley Brindle and the town cate of opting out. “It will no doubt council a recommendation either in increase [cannabis] usage among support of or opposition to allowing teens; we can’t be naïve about this. It recreational cannabis establishments. will provide a much easier avenue for The commission includes Council- all, including teens. men Parmelee and Michael Dardia, “In our schools, they are being as well as the police chief and the fire taught to say no to drugs, as they chief, town officials and selected resi- should be,” remarked Ms. Murphy. dents. “But, hey, let’s open a dispensary, and If the municipality passes an ordi- completely contradict the message; nance authorizing the potential li- that doesn’t make sense.” censing of recreational cannabis es- The vast majority of residents who tablishments, the decision will take spoke at the meeting expressed effect for five years, explained Coun- disproval of the prospect — echoing Photo courtesy of Tom Kranz cilman Parmelee. Ms. Murphy’s concerns regarding the INTRODUCING MS. HARRIS...Rayna E. Harris takes her seat as administrator If the governing body opts in, it impact it might have on the town’s for the Borough of Fanwood. Born and raised in Union County, and holding will be responsible for creating civil children, teenagers and Westfield’s undergraduate and master’s degrees in public administration, Ms. Harris returns penalties for violations of an opt-in family-centric character. to Fanwood after serving as clerk in several other communities. ordinance — and controlling where “My opinion is no, no, to all of Lauren S. Barr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and what kind of recreational dispen- them [cannabis licenses,]” said Mona PAGE INDEX BURGLARY...At approximately 11:11 p.m. on Tuesday night, the Westfield saries are allowed. Licenses include Zhao of Normandy Drive. “Because I Regional ...... 2-3, 5 Education ...... 2-3, 6, 13 Police Department was alerted to a commercial burglar alarm at the AT&T store allowing retail dispensaries, cultiva- don’t think Westfield is a town for on Central Avenue. According to the police department, an unknown suspect Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-11 kicked in the front glass door and stole approximately $5,920 worth of Apple tor and wholesale licenses and even a this purpose. If adults want to con- Police ...... 12 Home Sales ... 7 iPhones and iPads. The suspect then exited the business from the same point of delivery-service license. sume marijuana, it’s not my business Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 12 entry. There are currently no suspects in custody from this incident and it is under “The recent legalization of mari- what they want to do behind their own Obituary ...... 7 A&E ...... 14 investigation by the Westfield Detective Bureau. juana in New Jersey raises many ques- doors. But this is a family town. We Page 8 Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Rayna Harris Appointed Mountainside Council Borough Administrator Passes 2021 Budget

FANWOOD -- Mayor Colleen objective into an actual work prod- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL $6,000 and that the TV franchise Mahr is delighted to introduce Rayna uct,” she said. “You need to be ex- For The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times fee line also was down by E. Harris as Administrator for the tremely flexible.” MOUNTAINSIDE – $3,353.15. Borough of Fanwood. Born and raised Looking ahead to Fanwood’s chal- Mountainside’s governing body In other business, two resolu- in Union County, and currently living lenges in 2021, Ms. Harris sees craft- unanimously passed the 2021 mu- tions were passed to purchase two in Linden, Ms. Harris comes from a ing the budget as always being high nicipal budget upon its second read- new DPW trucks. These will re- family of public servants and always on the list. Other challenges ahead ing and public hearing Tuesday. place old trucks. felt that working in government to will be selecting the new Police Di- The $9.6-million spending plan was Further, a resolution was passed serve the people was her calling. rector and opening the newly reno- passed without any comments or appointing Giovanna Mack as a Well qualified for the position with vated Borough Hall to the public af- questions from the public. part-time violations clerk working undergraduate and Master’s degrees ter being closed for over a year for There were no changes in the 15 to 20 hours per week. in public administration, Ms. Harris Covid. borough’s budget since the gov- In separate business, it was an- returns to Fanwood after serving as Until reopening, which is targeted erning body passed it on first read- nounced that while there will not clerk in several other communities. for Tuesday, June 1, the public may ing last month. It was announced be a Memorial Day Parade this Long-time Fanwood residents may continue to do business with Bor- on Tuesday, as it had been last year, a ceremony will take place recall Ms. Harris having worked as ough Hall by telephone, email and, month, that there would be no in- in honor of deceased military vet- deputy clerk here in the borough sev- when appropriate, Zoom or in-per- Photo courtesy of The Westfield Foundation crease. erans. It was announced that mu- eral years ago. son by appointment. The relevant FOCUS ON THE COMMUNITY...The Westfield Foundation meets with the Mayor Paul Mirabelli reviewed sic will be played at 11 a.m. and “We were so pleased when Rayna numbers and email addresses can interim executive director of Imagine, Richard Szeto, and the chair of the board some of the same budget line items that the official ceremony will answered the call to return and serve be found at fanwoodnj.org. The of directors, Diana Miller, this past Friday to discuss their work in the community. that had been previously discussed. begin at 11:30 a.m. The ceremony Pictured, from left to right, are: Mr. Szeto, Ms. Miller, Westfield Foundation here in Fanwood,” said Mayor Mahr. main borough phone number is Executive Director Gerard Boyle and Westfield Foundation President Lawrence All key components of the budget will be held outside at the munici- “We know her to be a talented woman (908) 322-8236. Darrow. remained the same as previously pal building. who is up for the challenge of taking reported in The Westfield Leader. It was stated that the ceremony Fanwood into the future. With the It was reported that there was an and pipe-band music will be live added advantage of having an estab- increase for the Department of Pub- streamed. Mayor Mirabelli noted lished relationship with most of the Dispensaries Cranford Dems’ Nomination lic Works (DPW) for the new ga- that five members of the current staff and a clear understand- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rage and storage facility in the Mountainside Veterans of Foreign ing of Borough operations, I have no Sets Up Primary Contest amount of $1,100,000, which the Wars (VFW) had died this past doubt that Rayna is the right choice.” mother of two who recently moved mayor stated “is being offset by year and that they would all be Ms. Harris describes the scope of back to Westfield and purchased a revenues.” He also stated that there remembered at the ceremony. her duties this way: “The Borough home, Ms. Maher questioned the place By MARTA ESQUÍROZ Kate will be a great asset to the Cranford were increases in police and ad- It was announced that as of Tues- Administrator runs the day-to-day a dispensary would have in Westfield. For The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times government,” Mayor Miller Prunty said ministration salaries in the amount day, June 1, the offices at Borough operations of the borough. I report to “I always felt that Westfield was CRANFORD — The Cranford in her statement. of $7,700 and in the police pension Hall will be open to the public. It the mayor and the council. I make safe and fostered such a positive at- Democratic Committee has announced “I would be so excited to work with line by $36,535. was stated that only one member of sure the lights stay on and everybody mosphere. It was such an awesome Kathleen Rappa as its candidate for the them (the governing body) and [it would The mayor also noted that the the public could be in each office comes to work. I’m involved in per- experience growing up here as a township committee, setting up a Pri- be] an honor to serve,” Ms. Rappa Social Security tax went up by at a time. People entering the build- sonnel activities. I manage grants and child,” said Ms. Maher. “I have to mary Election contest between Ms. stated. $8,000 and that the board of health ing must wear masks and tempera- contracts and basically make sure that say, opening a dispensary, or stores of Rappa and incumbent Thomas Hannen, Ms. Rappa defined herself as a “fi- line went up by $1,000. tures must be taken upon entry into we have all the resources that we this nature, would make me think Jr., the current commissioner of engi- nancial person” who always brings “a In his budget report, the mayor the building. It also was noted that need.” twice about settling and raising my neering and public works. level of finance to everything.” additionally stated that the capital restrooms at Borough Hall will only Ms. Harris joined the team in De- children here. Commissioner Hannen said he views “I am a number-strict person, espe- projects line went down by be open to the public on the first cember 2020, taking over a position “The thought of them walking home Ms. Rappa’s candidacy as “unfortu- cially as we balance and recover from $928,250. floor. that had been held for 34 years by from school, walking into town to nate” and claimed he did not get the the effects of the pandemic. I look at It also was said that there was a The next meeting of the Eleanor McGovern. meet friends, and walking by a mari- party line nomination because his “own every decision as to how it could impact decrease in legal expenses by Mountainside Council is scheduled “It’s a transition,” remarked Ms. juana dispensary is so disappoint- set of principles and thoughts don’t get the taxpayers because it is essential,” $375,000 and that anticipated court for June 1 at 7:30 p.m. The council Harris. “Fred Tomkins, our current ing,” she added. along with current members of the town- Ms. Rappa remarked. fees were down by $65,000. will determine before that date CFO, had been serving as Acting Throughout the course of the night, ship committee. The Primary Election will take place In addition, it was reported that whether or not the meeting will take Borough Administrator for almost a there was a lone Westfield resident “I supported many things and voted on Tuesday, June 8. recreation fees were down by place in the municipal building. year, so I have Fred to guide me.” who was unambiguously in favor of yes, for example, on development. But Ms. Harris finds the single biggest opting into an ordinance that would I am not afraid to say no, and I am not challenge to the job is translating the allow licensing for recreational can- going to go along for the sake of party objectives of the mayor and council, nabis. unity,” he remarked. Westfield Seeks to Deter Theft who represent the public, into policy “This will be legal across the state,” Mr. Hannen, who has served three CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and active programming. “Compro- said Clark Biggers of Norgate Road. terms on the township committee, in- their home on Dorian Road. In 2021, the chief noted, there 2020, 20 in 2019, 26 in 2018 and 28 mise is key when translating a council “Having no retail dispensaries will cluding three as mayor, believes that it This meeting brought together have been eight car thefts in town, in 2017. not have any correlation with keeping is crucial to maintain a “diversity of neighbors and town officials, among the incidents resulting from cars “They feel very comfortable com- it out of Westfield. I hope everyone opinion” in order to represent “both them Mayor Shelley Brindle, Po- being left unlocked or key fobs be- ing here,” noted Chief Battiloro of realizes that it will be here, whether sides.” lice Chief Battiloro and town coun- ing left inside a vehicle. those responsible for the vehicle Budget “That’s when you get the best out- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 you want it or not. What we would cil members Dawn Mackey and Out of the most recent car thefts, burglaries and thefts. “Little prob- simply keep out is any revenues.” come on policy, by having a good, Scott Katz, both representing in the second quarter of 2021, two lems become big problems if we history. She said it is hoped that local Mr. Biggers went on to explain that lively discussion,” he said. Westfield’s Fourth Ward. of the five vehicles were determined don’t take care of it. They’re be- students can become involved in the the loss of potential revenues from Commissioner Hannen said that since The meeting was meant to as- by police to have been unlocked coming more and more bold.” continued project and that it will help cannabis dispensaries would “push the election of the new township com- suage concerns, answer questions with the key fobs left inside at the Right now, according to the chief, set a precedent of uncovering and up more pressure for other taxes, such mittee members — Deputy Mayor and provide information not just in time of the thefts, according to the Westfield is on track to have between preserving African-American history as property taxes.” Andrews and Mr. Gareis — “things are connection to the incident that hap- chief. 25 to 30 car thefts in 2021, a rate in Fanwood. Westfield’s Cannabis Commission getting worse,” as he “feels more push pened on Hazel Avenue, but the The other three thefts, which did surpassing the high of 28 in 2017. The mayor and council also read meeting comes in the wake of Scotch to accept the agenda of the mayor and string of auto thefts and burglaries not result from cars being unlocked, “There’s a problem here and it’s multiple proclamations acknowledg- Plains, a neighboring municipality, the party.” occurring in town over the last occurred between April 25 and May attracting criminals, and we need to ing National Rescue Squad Month, opted in to recreational marijuana. Over the last months, Mr. Hannen month or so. 7. They took place on Hillside Av- change this; we need to change this EMS Week, Police Week, National On Tuesday evening the Scotch Plains has voted against some of his party’s Speaking to residents in atten- enue on April 27, Bennett Place on behavior,” said Chief Battiloro, re- Peace Officers Memorial Day and council approved the final reading of agenda, such as the Anti-Nepotism or- dance, Mayor Brindle sought to re- April 29 and Codding Road on May ferring to residents not locking and National Nurses Week. Additionally, an ordinance to allow the sale of dinance, placing him on the same side assure residents that Westfield is 1, Chief Battiloro told The Westfield securing their vehicles along with the governing body acknowledged cannabis products will be permitted as the Republican member of the com- committing all the resources neces- Leader. their doors and residences. May as National Mental Health only in establishments along Route mittee, Mary O’Connor. sary to support the police depart- The Hillside Avenue incident in- The chief said the department has Awareness Month and proclaimed 22 and in the M-1 and M-2 zones, Mr. Hannen said that he “needs to be ment during this time. Even after a volved someone having broken a reallocated manpower to overnight Fanwood a stigma-free zone with the primarily located along a stretch of able to articulate his feelings and pandemic that saw the town-wide window pane on a kitchen door in hours, recently utilizing forced over- hope that fighting the stigma surround- Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem thoughts on the way the community budget cut by 2 percent, the police order to reach inside and remove a time during this time when Westfield ing mental health issues will foster Road. On-site consumption of can- should be” because for him, “that’s how department was the only department key fob. On Bennett Place, someone seems extremely vulnerable to car greater communication and aware- nabis products will be permitted in you engage the citizens.” not to receive any cuts, noted the broke into a mud room and stole a thefts. ness of community resources, Mayor those establishments located on Route Looking forward to the upcoming mayor. key fob out of a purse. In the Codding Moreover, when addressing resi- Mahr said. 22 only. election, Mr. Hannen agreed that he has Mayor Brindle emphasized there Road case, someone entered an un- dents on May 17, the chief continu- The next Fanwood council meet- The Cannabis Commission did not to “work much harder” to get reelected are more patrol officers on the force locked door and stole the vehicle ally advocated the virtues of com- ing will be an agenda-setting meeting say when a decision will be formally as he runs without the party line. now than at any point in the history key from a nearby basket. munity policing. Chief Battiloro en- on Monday, June 7, at 7 p.m. delivered to the governing body. “Many friends of mine suggested to of the town. “Motor vehicle theft is an epi- couraged residents to report suspi- me that I should run as an independent. “Anything they [the police de- demic in New Jersey. This is hap- cious behavior, or suspicious per- But I’ve been a lifelong Democrat, and partment] request or need, we are pening all over the state of New sons, within their neighborhoods — my home is in the Democratic Party,” providing them,” said Mayor Jersey,” said Chief Battiloro. “The and not to hesitate in reaching out to Mr. Hannen said, while he hopes “the Brindle. “We as a mayor and coun- criminals are taking advantage of the police immediately. voters see my values and leadership for cil are providing them all the re- you; they’re taking advantage of He also urged residents not to the town.” sources that they need.” your complacency.” confront any criminals directly, but Ms. Rappa, a corporate auditor for During her comments, Mayor Chief Battiloro described resi- to immediately contact police, as six years and a real estate professional, Brindle said Westfield is safer now dents leaving cars unlocked as the the suspects can pose danger. said she is “excited about this election” than it was 10 years ago, referenc- “most predictive” factor in the over- “You know what’s normal in your and “very invested in the town’s future. ing a reduction in violent crimes whelming majority of car theft cases neighborhood, better than anyone “I am committed to serving Cranford, such as assaults — as well as zero in the town, calling the trend “very else,” explained Chief Battiloro. and I have a professional background murders — within that range of time. concerning.” “This is a partnership; you need to that could bring a unique set of skills to Chief Battiloro provided addi- Moreover, unlocked cars have understand, if we want to eliminate the township,” she said. tional context to the recent string of contributed to vehicle thefts in the crime, or as I say, we want to dis- Ms. Rappa has been getting more in- car thefts and burglaries occurring town’s recent history — with a total place it, you have a role and you play volved with the township she moved to in town. of 25 vehicle thefts occurring in a part and bear a responsibility.” eight years ago. By becoming the co- president of the Newcomers Club, a mem- ber of the Cranford Public Library Board of Trustees and a member of the planning board, she has had the opportunity to get acquainted with Cranford itself. Ms. Rappa highlighted the impor- tance of “public service” as she ap- plauded the work of the new members of the local government, Jason Gareis and Deputy Mayor Brian Andrews. She also recognized the “excellent job” performance of Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty, who has already expressed her support for the new candidate in a Facebook post. “Kate has the temperament of a leader. She is smart, open-minded, innovative and takes a very thoughtful approach to decision making ... I am confident that

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Photo courtesy of Kathy Fitzpatrick CAR BURGALRIES CONTINUE...Kathy Fitzpatrick, a resident of Wychwood Road, experienced an attempted car burglary on May 2 when an unknown individual, or individuals had tried to break into one of the cars parked in her driveway. That same evening, multiple incidents of car burglary occurred on Wychwood Road and Topping Hill Road. Ms. Fitzpatrick’s close call was enough for her to mobilize her neighbors for a community meeting held at her residence on May 12. Approximately 150 people showed up to the meeting including Police Chief Christopher Battiloro, Councilman Michael Dardia, New Jersey Assemblyman Jon Bramnick and State Senator Thomas Kean Jr. Page 2 Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Honor Roll Atlantic Medical Group Opens New Office for Westfield High School - 3rd Marking Period Pediatric, Family Medicine in Scotch Plains

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Bruder, William Cabral, Luca Distinguished High Honor Roll tified pediatrician, comes to the Support International, a non-profit particular interest in women's health The not-for-profit system offers Carollo, John Clark, Samuel Cohen, Leah Abrams, Lance Alexander, Scotch Plains location, having re- focused on promoting awareness, and preventive care. more than 400 sites of care, includ- Savannah Cohen, Liam Concannon, Brady Andretta, Anya Ausiello, Lia cently provided care at Atlantic prevention, and treatment of mental Dr. Von Berg received her under- ing seven hospitals: Morristown Charlotte Cotroneo, Kaitlyn Barton, Hailey Beckerman, Sofia Medical Group's location in health issues related to childbearing. graduate degree in molecular biol- Medical Center in Morristown, NJ, D’Alessandro, Mahika Dang, Keira Black, Carter Blatt, Emily Bracco, Florham Park. 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She went on to attain mit, NJ, Newton Medical Center in Dong, Carson Donnelly, Erica Bryan, Christian Buonopane, Colin certified internal medicine physi- School of Medicine, Dr. Levine both her master's degree in public Newton NJ, Chilton Medical Cen- Donohue, Zachary Epp, Emma Cabral, Alyssa Catalano, Owen cians Brian Cassidy, MD, Payal completed his internship and resi- health and her medical degree from ter in Pompton Plains, NJ, Epstein, Enzo Ferrero, Michael Cederqvist, Ethan Cha, Gillian Joshi, MD, Laura Von Berg, MD, dency at Yale New Haven Children's St. George's University in the West Hackettstown Medical Center in Fisher, Elle Foster, Lauren Furey, Cohen, Ava Contract, Michael and Melvin Rubenstein, MD, who Hospital, ranked among the best Indies. Dr. Von Berg completed her Hackettstown, NJ, Goryeb James Furrer, Sophia Fussman, Cuomo, Deven Davies, Emelia previously served patients at an- children's hospitals in the nation. residency in family medicine at Children's Hospital in Morristown, Olivia Gaffney, Christopher Galella, Dengler, Jacob Dickey, Sofia other location in Scotch Plains. He is a fellow of the American Acad- Overlook Medical Center, where she NJ, and Atlantic Rehabilitation In- Garrett Gao, Emily Gasson, Aedan Droskoski, Aubrey Dunham, Julian “We're excited to join the Scotch emy of Pediatrics (AAP) and a par- remains on the medical staff. stitute in Madison, NJ. Gayanilo, Micaela Gensler-Canale, Duval, Kayla Edelson, Lily Erneta, Plains community and to bring to- ticipating provider of the Atlantic Committed to community out- Atlantic Medical Group, com- Nicole Gerckens, Ella Giacalone, Bella Fajardo, Emma Filipe, Andrea gether a team of physicians who chil- Accountable Care Organization. reach, Dr. Von Berg has served as a prised of 1,000 physicians and ad- Eric Gilerson, Christian Gilford, Garcia, Douglas Gee, Simon dren and families here can rely on When he is not practicing pediat- clinical volunteer for the Susan G. vanced practice providers, repre- Chloe Golub, Daniel Gonzalez, Gunzberg, Autumn Harper, Audrey for responsive, high quality, patient- rics, he enjoys movies and sports. Komen foundation and in her free sents one of the largest multi-spe- Amanda Goodman, Kate Guglielmo, Hu, Manasvini Jairam, Julia centered care, all in one convenient • Dr. Brian Cassidy - With more time she enjoys cooking, swimming, cialty practices in New Jersey and Addison Heuck, Jack Hill, Sarah Janaczek, Timothy Jiao, Arianna location,” said Steven Sheris, MD, than 20 years of expertise managing yoga, and traveling and writing. She joins Atlantic Accountable Care Or- Hobbie, Leah Hoffman, Alyssa Kaban, Oliver Khan, Nicolas president of Atlantic Medical Group. care for patients with chronic and is also fluent in Spanish. ganization and Optimus Healthcare Hourie, Mallory Hughes, Luka Kowalak, Dylan Lagrimas, Annabel As part of Atlantic Medical acute conditions and providing pre- • Melvin Rubenstein, MD - Dr. Partners as part of Atlantic Alli- Jansveld, Anna Jemison, Lyla Jenner, Lang, Charlotte Lehman, Elliot Group, the physicians at the Scotch ventive medicine, Dr. Cassidy pro- Rubenstein is board certified in in- ance, a Clinically Integrated Net- Chloe Katz, Eshaan Khera, Sydney Lehman, Jared Lehner, Saige Levitt, Plains location are seamlessly con- vides high quality medical care de- ternal medicine and gastroenterol- work of more than 2,500 health care Kim, Grace Koetje, Gracie Annabel Lin, Audrey Lin, Liliana nected to the nearly 1,000 specialty livered with thoroughness and com- ogy. He received his medical de- providers throughout northern and Koslowsky, Maya Koslowsky, Lincoln, Gemma LoGrippo, Megan providers throughout the network, passion. His internship and residency gree from New York University central NJ. Gemma Lagatta, Alexandra Laguna, Logan, Benjamin Lyons, Sonya as well as the services and pro- were performed at Muhlenberg Re- School of Medicine, completed his Atlantic Health System provides Gabrielle Laitman, Madelyn Lee, Machat, Miron Manescu, Anna grams at Atlantic Health System's gional Medical Center. internship at Barnes Hospital, and care for the full continuum of health Kyra Lentzner, Alex Linsen, Char- Mangold, Chloe Martin, Flynn Mar- seven medical centers and hospi- • Dr. Payal Joshi - Dr. Joshi cares his residency at Bellevue Hospital care needs through 16 urgent care lotte Liu, Francesco LoGrippo, Ethan tin, Grace Matus, Vasiliki Morey, tals, Morristown Medical Center, for patients from infancy to adult- Center. He completed a fellowship centers, Atlantic Visiting Nurse and Lung, Grace Malanowski, Amelia Liam Mulkeen, Tyler Naeseth, Sa- Overlook Medical Center, Goryeb hood and seniors and believes at Weill Cornell Medical Center. Atlantic Anywhere Virtual Visits. Mamlet, Olivia Marino, Devin rah Nissim, Meenakshi Oberoi, Kiran Children's Hospital, Newton Medi- strongly in preventive medicine and He is beloved by his patients, which Facilitating the connection between Marotte, Alexa Marquet, Ignacio Patel, Neeva Patel, Nikki Patel, cal Center, Hackettstown Medical in optimizing each patient's quality include patients from newborns to these services on both land and air Marro, Lila Martin, Nigel Martinez, Stephen Paul, Greta Pinto, Mia Read, Center, Chilton Medical Center and of life. seniors. is the transportation fleet of Atlan- Paulina Maya, Luca McLaren, Maya Kayla Reyes, Kevin Reynders, Sa- Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute. Dr. Joshi received her under- For more information about the tic Mobile Health. Mehta, Gabriella Mercado, Eliza- rah Richards, Camille Ripper, Alex More about the doctors: graduate degree from Rutgers Uni- new practice, please visit Atlantic Health System leads the beth Miles, Abigail Mokrzycki, Rokhsar, Christian Ruiz, Alice • Dr. David Levine - Dedicated to versity and her medical degree from www.atlanticmedicalgroup.org/pe- Healthcare Transformation Con- Sabrina Muller, Danae Murphy, Schaefer, Claire Sewald, Alex Singer, the care of newborns, adolescents St. Georges University in Grenada, diatrics-sp, and sortium, a partnership of seven re- Shreyas Nair, Sydney O’Connor, Madeleine Smith, Reid Snyder, and teenagers, Dr. Levine is focused West Indies. She completed her resi- www.atlanticmedicalgroup.org/pri- gional hospitals and health systems Archit Palit, Sofia Panora, Jake Rassa Sohrabi, William Song, Chloe dedicated to improving access and Pardes, Gabriella Pardo, Sienna Spatz, Chloe Stadlin, Matthew affordability and is a founding Pastore, Andres Phillips Vazquez, Swaminathan, Charlotte Thorburn, member of the PIER Consortium - Tyler Pietrewicz, Brian Polito, Drew Megan Warmington, Logan Welsh, Partners in Innovation, Education, Pravlik, Charles Prieto, Katherine Madeline Yong, Anna Zadrozny, and Research - a streamlined clini- Purse, Claire Qin, Hannah Ramdath, Matias Zarate Gomez, Chloe Zeng, cal trial system that will expand Jaslene Raphael, Ella Reed, Elliott Zhu access to groundbreaking research Samantha Rever, Livia Reyes, Si- Honor Roll across five health systems in the enna Schael, Oliver Schifando, Hannah Altman, Ijeoma Anyaele, region. Phoebe Shapiro, Parth Sharma, Lucas Aparicio, Griffin Bach, Connor Atlantic Health System has a Sophia Silecchia, Tessa Srebnik, Bassolino, Samuel Beilis, Pravit medical school affiliation with Tho- Emma Sullivan, Alina Summer- Bhatla, Olivia Black, Luca Blasi, mas Jefferson University and is Brason, Madison Tacktikos, Olivia Emma Blaustein, Matthew Bonn, home to the regional campus of the Thornton, Sonya Velkov, Bianca Seamus Brown, Benjamin Bukiet- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Vesuna, Owen Waibel, Jack Wallin, Beker, Anthony Bulger, Jenny Butler, Morristown and Overlook Medical Stephanie Wang, Riley Whitlock, Courtney Carew, Cooper Chororos, County to Administer Pfizer Start Your Centers and is the official health Jaden Wilkerson, Amanda Williams, Valentina Ciucci, Audrina Cohall, care partner of the New York Jets. Brady Wilson, Jodi Wong, Sofia Lilly Cole, Christopher De Pinto, Jo- Sales Engines! Wood, Lois Wright, Alice Xi, Chloe seph DiMattina, Oliver Dobek, Vaccine to Residents 12 Plus Paid Advertorial Goleader.com/paidadvertorial Yu, Matthew Zheng Josephine Duguid, Kylie Eglowitz, goleader.com/advertorial Honor Roll Christopher Estrada, Erica Filipe, COUNTY – The Union County hood of schools reopening in the fall, Avery Bell, Vince Edward Boado, Quinn Flor, Hana Forbes, Olivia Board of Commissioners announces it is paramount that we protect our PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Luke Bracco, Ava Braddock, Tyler Frank, Jillian Gaffney, Araceli that the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has children, along with their families and Bradley, Benjamin Brodo, Logan Gayanilo, Kayla Genlot, Hannah now been approved for 12 to 15 year teachers. We encourage all residents TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Cabral, Sebastian Cabrera, Lucas Gold, Sydney Herskowitz, Zoe olds in New Jersey. who are now eligible to get the Covid- INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID Chalfant, Jody Chen, Sophia Conway, Hohlfeld, Sam Judka, Liam Kilbourn, Union County residents ages 12 and 19 vaccine to schedule an appoint- Sealed proposals will be received by the Sealed proposals will be received by the Riley Cortes, Colin Coyle, Priscilla Katherine Lai, Mary Lane, Sophie older can now make an appointment to ment to be vaccinated as soon as pos- Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Dayon, Natalie Debowski, Sophia Lane, Alexander Lawrence, Jaiya receive the Pfizer vaccine at two vac- sible.” bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at DiSarno, Olivia Disko, Emily Leroy, Jonah Lichtenthal, Hannah cine centers administered by the Commissioner Sergio Granados, 10:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, 10:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, Drennan, Benjamin Duan, Gavin Linsen, Francesca Mani, Sophia County, by visiting www.ucnj.org/vax who is Chair of the County’s Public June 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., for the “2021 June 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., for the “2021 Dwyer, Maria Dziekanska, Harrison Mattielli, Dmitry Mauryshchau, or by calling the Union County Covid- Safety Committee that is overseeing IMPROVEMENT OF WILLOW GROVE IMPROVEMENT OF PROSPECT Earnst, Alexander Ebert, Jack Declan McGorty, Matthew McKenna, 19 Vaccine Call Center at (908) 613- the County’s Covid-19 response, ROAD (between Rahway Avenue & Lam- STREET (between Dudley Avenue & berts Mill Road), IN THE TOWN OF Brightwood Avenue), IN THE TOWN OF Elfstrum, Benjamin Epstein, Ethan James Oligino, Sascha Oliveira, 7VAX. added: “The approval of the Pfizer WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. Epstein, Brody Esler, Garrett Sophia Opryshko, Mila Payne, Lena “Expansion of eligibility to our vaccine for children ages 12 and older The work under this Proposal includes The work under this Proposal includes Ferguson, Rachel Feuchtwanger, Peachman, Manuel Pinto, Benjamin younger residents is a big step toward provides a new segment of the popula- the furnishing of all labor, materials and the furnishing of all labor, materials and Daniel Flores, James Foerst, Eden Rotter, Jake Russell, Elana Ryvkin, the success of the vaccination pro- tion the opportunity to be vaccinated. equipment necessary to complete the work equipment necessary to complete the work as shown on the Contract Drawings and as shown on the Contract Drawings and Forbes, Marcella Gallo, Danny Callie Schmidt, Jacqueline gram,” said Commissioner Chairman As we continue to see pandemic re- described in the Contract Specifications, described in the Contract Specifications, Garcia, Corey Gilford, Jordan Hadel, Schuttevaer, Hanna Sclar, Eliot Sex- Alexander Mirabella. “With the likeli- strictions lifted and work towards a and Proposals shall be in accordance with and Proposals shall be in accordance with Shoshana Handwerker, Brody ton, Reece Sharma, Sarina Sherman, path to re-open America, vaccinating such Drawings and Specifications and the such Drawings and Specifications and the Henderson, Henry Iannuzzi, Li Jiang, Dylan Singer, William Singer, Luke our youth brings us one step closer to terms proposed in the Contract. terms proposed in the Contract. The major items of work under this con- The major items of work under this con- Jumel Koonce, Matthew Kopolow, Sluberski, John Soriero, Sarah Stavin, turning the corner safely as we return tract include, but are not limited to, the tract include, but are not limited to, the Jacob Kovacs, Anna Kylish, Olivia Alaina Stewart, Victor Tang, Ansley SPREAD to going about our daily lives.” following in estimated quantities: following in estimated quantities: Lawrence, Emma Lederman, Aaron Tarleton, Olivia Tieri, Brody Toriello, The Pfizer vaccine is currently ad- 1,825 tons of 2 inch thick Superpave Hot 1,600 tons of 2 inch thick Superpave Hot Lox, Nikolas Lukis, Sebastian Luca Von Boch, Hope Walsh, Mel- ministered at the Union County Vacci- Mix Asphalt Surface Course Mix Asphalt Surface Course Magherini, Dwayne Magno, Juliana issa Weinberg, Sarah Weinberg, nation Center located at Dunn Sports 14,500 square yards of Milling, Variable 12,500 square yards of Milling, Variable Martorina, Jack McDermott, Aidan Rachel Werner, Cecilia Wiggins, Ellie Center in Elizabeth. thickness thickness THE 40 square yards Concrete Sidewalk, 4 125 square yards Concrete Sidewalk, 4 McKeon, Gavin McKeon, Jorge Witten, Matthew Wong, Carrie Xu, Starting on Saturday, May 22, the inch thick inch thick Mendoza, Lincoln Meyers, Henry Erin Yang, Melody Yau, Ashley Union County Vaccination Center at Due to its proximity and impact to Due to its proximity and impact to Mockbee, Sara Molen, Liam Morris, Yenawine, Jake Zemsky Plainfield High School will also begin Westfield schools, work on this street Westfield schools, work on this street WORD exclusively administering the Pfizer must be completed no later than Au- must be completed no later than Au- vaccine. gust 27, 2021. gust 27, 2021. Children that are ages 12 and older All bidders must submit with their All bidders must submit with their bid a copy of their New Jersey Busi- bid a copy of their New Jersey Busi- must bring a birth certificate or other ness Registration Certificate. Failure ness Registration Certificate. Failure ABOUT form of identification to their vaccine to submit proof of registration will dis- to submit proof of registration will dis- appointment. They must also be ac- qualify the bid. qualify the bid. companied by a parent or guardian. Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Proposals shall be in writing on the forms furnished and must be delivered at the furnished and must be delivered at the In addition, the Union County Vac- place and before the hour above men- place and before the hour above men- YOUR cine Center at Kean University in Union tioned, and must be accompanied by a tioned, and must be accompanied by a Township is continuing to administer certified check or bid bond payable to the certified check or bid bond payable to the the Moderna vaccine to all residents Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the base amount least ten percent (10%) of the base amount ages 18 and up. Please note that the of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor BUSINESS Moderna vaccine is not currently ap- more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- proved for people under 18 years of 21) Each bid must also be accompanied 21) Each bid must also be accompanied age. To make an appointment at Kean by a Surety Company Certificate stating by a Surety Company Certificate stating that said Surety company will provide the that said Surety company will provide the for the Moderna vaccine for any person bidder with the required Performance bond bidder with the required Performance bond goleader.com/advertise age 18 and up, visit www.ucnj.org/vax in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. or call (908) 613-7VAX. 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the forms Statement of Ownership, on the forms $5(<28',925&,1*"',925&('" included in and explained in the contract included in and explained in the contract documents. documents. +$67+(&2521$9,586&$86('$68%67$17,$/ Bidders are required to comply with the Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. &+$1*(,1<285),1$1&,$/ &,5&8067$1&(6" and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- men the prevailing wage rates promul- men the prevailing wage rates promul- ,IVRFDOOWKH)DPLO\/DZ'HSDUWPHQWRI'XJKL+HZLW 'RPDOHZVNL3&IRU gated by the New Jersey State Depart- gated by the New Jersey State Depart- ment of Labor and Industry for this project, ment of Labor and Industry for this project, DIUHHLQWURGXFWRU\WHOHSKRQHFDOODQGVSHDNWRRQHRIRXUODZ\HUVDERXW\RXUFDVH copies of which are on file in the Office of copies of which are on file in the Office of the Town engineer. the Town engineer. 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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 Councilman Dardia Offers DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Insight into Westfield Public Safety 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 As Chairman of the Public Safety, cent of stolen cars in 2021 to date have rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Parking and Transportation Commit- been recovered. sharp enough to discern this deception of tee and a Ward 2 resident, I share the In 2021, there have been 11 vehicle diction? P.O. Box 250 • 425 North Avenue, East If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 same concerns as my neighbors about thefts to date, eight of which were left guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com the recent burglaries and thefts. To unlocked with key fobs inside. In two vidual. If you get three – word expert. If put our current car theft problem into instances, the thieves entered unlocked POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of historical context, I took a deeper homes to steal key fobs. Chief Battiloro free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 dive into Westfield crime statistics has outlined simple steps that can re- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Gale Force Media, L.L.C. over the past ten years to see how this duce similar thefts in the future, while come from the board game Diction recent string of thefts compares. significantly increasing the Deception. Suzette F. Stalker Lauren S. Barr Jeff Gruman It turns out, the statistics indicate department’s efforts to stop these COMMUNITY EDITOR PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. that Westfield is safer today than it crimes. 1. Tripara – A woman who has borne Robert P. Connelly David B. Corbin Kim Prata has been in the past ten years. Let’s I want to assure the residents of three children BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR & SPORTS EDITOR PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE look at the facts: Westfield that the mayor and council 2. Deg – To sprinkle • Violent crimes (assault, rape, have provided our police with any 3. Trillachan – An oyster catcher Reporters & Photographers murder and robbery) are down sig- and all resources they have requested 4. Deflagration – Combustion JULIA BONAVITACOLA, KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL, SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY, MARTA ESQUÍROZ, JENNIFER GLACKIN, nificantly from their highest levels in to combat these recent auto thefts and PAUL LACHENAUER, RUTH E. MALONEY, REBECCA MEHORTER, FRED T. ROSSI, HILLARY SHOPE, JESSE WINTER BACCATE prior years. Assaults peaked at 74 in burglaries. The WPD is already work- 1. To rub thoroughly SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscriber 2010; we had less than half of that ing with NJ state agencies to combat 2. Capable of being poured; in a liquid One-year – $40 • Two-year – $75 • Three-year – $110 (31) in 2020. Robberies remained these thefts. In fact, we are the only state higher from 2010 through 2015 (five municipality in Union County that 3. Bearing berries to six yearly from 2013-2015) but has a full time detective assigned to 4. To delay; hinder dropped to between two and three the state’s auto theft task force and NISUS from 2016 through 2020, with none our Chief has committed himself to 1. An effort or endeavor 2. A soft silk cloth, used for ribbons, Educator’s Corner: on record in the first quarter of 2021. this cause. We have initiated pro- linings, etc. • Larceny theft is down. Larceny grams like the statewide “9PM Rou- 3. Any animal or organ having a plant- theft, which includes burglaries from tine” to get neighbors into the habit of like apearance motor vehicles, hovered around the checking that their cars are locked at 4. Pertaining to the final end or pur- I Got a Lot of (Word) Problems 200 mark yearly up until 2018, with night, as well as ward-specific Nixle pose 2011 holding the decade record with alerts to inform residents of localized LAVOLTA By JENNIFER GLACKIN lems should mainly challenge a soning piece comes from figuring 279. Even removing that one outlier, criminal activity. Chief Battiloro 1. Whirling or spinning For The Westfield Leader and The Times there were between 184-245 larce- states that enhanced neighborhood 2. Malaria learner’s mathematical reasoning. out what the problem is asking the 3. A small brook or rivulet Word problems can be tricky. The trick is to break down the learner to solve. If your student is nies every single year between 2010- patrols remain in place using both 2017. The tide turned positively in very overt and less obvious tactics. 4. An old dance somewhat resembling More often than not, kids take the problem into parts. struggling with that, here are a the waltz 2018 after Chris Battiloro was sworn Since 2019, we have more sworn ARACHIS two numbers they see and add Most word problems follow a few tips to help. in as police chief, dropping to 112 officers on active duty than in any 1. A stem, stalk or support them, even when the class is work- predictable pattern. First, there’s One strategy I would teach my larceny thefts in 2019 and bumping year prior in the last decade. 2. The common peanut ing on subtraction. the start, then something changes, students was to color code the up slightly to 136 last year. I’d argue, though, that any crime is 3. The paragraph symbol While there is a bit of reading maybe a bit more information, information. Pick three crayons • Property crime has considerably too much crime. So what more can be 4. A species of non web-spinning spi- decreased. Property crimes (arson, done? We can support our police by ders that catches it prey by use of its comprehension involved, prob- and finally, a question. The rea- and underline the important stuff. burglary, larceny theft and motor ve- helping them help us. Chief Battiloro swiftness Look for “clue words.” Words hicle theft) were tracked over this same has issued statements letting us know like “join,” “more,” or “in all” period. 2013 and 2016 tied at 58 for the steps we can take to protect our typically mean addition. “Left,” the highest numbers of burglaries; we belongings and ensure our personal Letters to the Editor Earth Matters “away,” or “more than” usually had nine (!) in 2019 and 11 last year. safety. We can get into the habit of The Deadline is Monday 9 a.m. In Westfield, motor vehicle thefts securing our vehicles. We can keep for publication on the coming mean subtraction. Thursday. The size limit is 200- By MARIA & BILL NIERSTEDT averaged about eight per year from our eyes open and report any suspi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Another great technique is to 2010 to 2016, and then escalated prior cious activities. We can enhance vigi- 500 words. “make a mental movie.” Visual- to this administration when 28 cars lance instead of cultivating fear. We were stolen in 2017, the most in a ten- can each play a role in keeping ket with a detailed shopping list cre- ize the story within the problem. Earth’s resources are finite, and A final and important piece of year period. This dropped to 20 cars in Westfield safe. All The News that is why a number of our columns ated from the weekly menu that you 2019 and nudged up to 25 last year, will discuss the waste of these re- have planned. Buying specific goods the puzzle is to comprehend what reflecting a trend that is occurring state- Mike Dardia sources, and simple steps we can all for specific meals results in purchas- part of the story is missing. What wide. In almost all instances, the key Ward 2 Councilman take to reduce waste. This column is ing only those items that you truly is the unknown piece? fobs were left in unlocked cars. Thanks Chair, Public Safety, Transporta- about food waste and what each of us need... and creating less waste. Let’s breakdown a word prob- to the great work of the Westfield tion and Parking Committee can do to reduce it. At home, keep track of the food Police Department (WPD), 100 per- Westfield First, the facts. Each day in America that ends up being thrown away. If lem: Liza made 7 bags of slime. www.goleader.com approximately one pound of food per you buy a bag of fruit and it isn’t all She gave 3 to her friends. How person – or 103 million tons annually eaten, reduce the amount that you many does she still have? Start: 7 Walnut Avenue Expansion Should – is wasted. This is about 30 percent purchase next time. Store food cor- bags of slime. Change: gave 3. Policy on Political of our total food supply. This food rectly in sealed containers in a refrig- Result: Unknown Here, the set- Leave Tree Berm In Tact waste has an approximate value of erator kept below 54 degrees. Under- Endorsements $161 billion, which means each stand expiration dates. They don’t up to write the sentence would be At a recent township Facebook/ of the development and an arrow in- We publish letters to the editor in American family throws out $1,500 necessarily mean that the food goes 7 – 3 = ? (I purposely left the “clue Channel 35 meeting, it was announced dicating the warehouse area. Plant the printed newspaper on issues of in wasted food per year. The United bad on that date. It is generally the words” out of this example to that the beautiful wooded natural berm some attractive flowering bushes importance to our readers at the dis- States is the world leader in food recommended last day for a store to show how visualizing can help (treed cliff) would remain on Walnut around the marker and save us all cretion of the editors. Avenue where the warehouses will be from an unwelcome view of tall build- Those who would like their politi- waste generation with the majority of sell an item. Stored properly in the understand a problem.) wasted food ending up in landfills – fridge, food usually lasts well beyond situated close to the bridge, but most ings and macadam? Years ago this cal endorsements published in the and creating methane gas. Food waste the last ‘recommended date of sale’. Now let’s look at the same prob- likely be torn down on the other half berm and tree area was constructed to printed newspaper can do so by using is the number one material in our Can a food item be reused? Many lem presented differently: Liza going towards Raritan Road. Why save everyone from a view of the site. the paid service at landfills, accounting for 24 percent items may not be in a condition to be made 7 bags of slime. She gave tear down the beautiful natural trees Why destroy it now; it will detract www.goleader.com/advertorial. of all municipal solid waste. In a eaten as is, but can be used in soups, some away. Now she has 3. How and berm? Do we really want to look from the Cranford lovely treed and Candidates for elected office are across the street from our typical resi- residential small town look. invited to submit op-ed columns for country with over 50 million food smoothies, or baked goods. We al- many did she give away? In this insecure people (18 million of them ways use bananas that are past their dential Indian Village and Sunny Acres Developers often want to tear down the printed newspaper each week at children), this should be recognized prime for banana bread. Many foods twist, the change is the unknown. area at three or five story apartments trees to make their access to the site no charge. Columns should be be- as unconscionable by us all. can be preserved through freezing. The problem mathematically that are incongruous with our Cape easier and therefore cheaper for them- tween 250 and 500 words, and be So, what can we do about it? While Apples can be made into applesauce. reads: 7 - ? = 3, but is fundamen- Cod and colonial style homes? Why selves, but they are not the ones who issue based with no personal attacks there is certainly food waste at the Eat those leftovers! We have one ‘left- tally the same. not keep the trees which provide oxy- will have to live with and look at this on opponents. Columns should be gen and prevent flooding and the burn site for years to come. emailed to [email protected] by agricultural, processing and manufac- over’ dinner a week. If the food is too A third (and perhaps the tricki- turing stages of food production, we far gone – add it to your compost. and just “carve out” a small entrance Monday at 9 a.m. for print in consumers generate at least 20 percent (More on that in a future column.) est) way presents the “start” of and exit area(s) with an attractive Thursday’s newspaper. Westfield now accepts food waste at the problem as the unknown: Liza marble marker containing the name Brenda Flahault of this waste. There are many steps Cranford that we can take to reduce this loss. the conservation center. If you have made slime and separated it into Don’t over-purchase. Many of us buy extra boxes of cereal that have not bags. She gave 3 away to her Letters to a large amount of a product but don’t reached their ‘sell by’ date, but aren’t friends. Now she has 4. How many the Editor finish it all. Buying larger containers going to be eat them donate them to Residents Question SP-F BOE of food at reduced cost may seem like the local food pantry. There are hun- bags did Liza make? This version a bargain, but it isn’t if you throw away gry people right here in our own com- reads ? – 3 = 4. To solve this Inclusion, Bias Trainer Choice No Marijuana part of the contents. A packed fridge munities. problem, learners can use the in- may look good, but may lead to food At restaurants, take that doggie bag. verse property 3 + 4 = ?. “GA Republicans are not human image of a chained slave declaring Stores in Westfield waste if the family doesn’t eat it all. But, combine your other environmen- Problems are not always going beings,” tweeted Dr. Khyati Joshi, a “Am I not a man and a brother?”. It Westfield’s downtown isn’t as vi- More trips to the market, but pur- tally friendly knowledge and don’t professor at Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- succeeded by focusing on our com- brant as it used to be. We’re dead last chases geared to what meals are being take the Styrofoam container in a to be presented in a linear fash- versity, on March 26, 2021. The mon humanity, something Dr. Joshi out of 1,337 towns in WalletHub’s prepared could lead to less waste, and plastic bag that is offered. We bring ion (Kind of a metaphor for life, Scotch Plains-Fanwood School Dis- calls “comforting fluff” in her book. “2021 Best and Worst Small Cities to fresher purchases. Did you pass on our own containers and use them with- am I right?) It’s important that trict recently contracted with Dr. Joshi We need a program that elevates our Start a Business.” So it’s hard to imag- buying that tomato because it looked out creating other waste. And that students see all kinds of prob- to provide training to teachers, with common humanity and moves towards ine that adding tattoo parlors and ’ugly’? You would be surprised to bread that’s left on the breadbasket? lems, but also that they have an the stated goals of preventing bully- diversity with unity. As Christians, marijuana stores is a solid step on the learn how much food is wasted be- Take it with you. The restaurant has to ing and achieving an inclusive, cohe- we believe everyone is made in the road to commercial redemption that cause a product doesn’t pass our ‘cos- throw it away anyway. We can all take arsenal of math tips in their back sive educational community, free from image of God, and on that basis has we must travel. We’re unlikely to metic’ test. Always go to the supermar- simple steps to reduce food waste. pocket to solve them. biases. Her tweet led us to wonder immense value, regardless of race, draw the kinds of businesses we re- what criteria she uses in order to strip religion or belief, regardless of what ally want with such neighbors. If humanity from a broad class of indi- they have done, regardless of whether Westfielders need to travel a few miles viduals, while at the same time sup- they are like us or agree with us. You for such services that’s not much of porting the goals of the program she is need not share the source of our be- an imposition. We certainly don’t want to provide to the teachers of our chil- liefs to agree we need to place the to attract such customers from else- dren. Under her criteria, who else is highest importance on valuing each where. not entitled to the dignity and respect other as humans. We must not ignore that comes with being human? Read- the mistakes of the past, but rather as Simon Lack ing her book “White Christian Privi- Abraham Lincoln admonished, let us Westfield lege”, it is hard to imagine our chil- bind up the wounds. So, Dr. Joshi, we dren would be entitled to consider- affirm your humanity and we love ation as humans, based on the groups you and will pray for you, but we Union County Commissioners they belong to, how would they be oppose the introduction of your ideas Elizabeth, New Jersey considered different from a Georgian into our public schools. We encour- (908) 527-4200 Republican. In her extensive research, age others to make their voices heard, we are sure Dr. Joshi would have in favor of a message of progress and Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] observed that denying a people’s hu- healing, and not one of division. Our Alex Mirabella, Chairman manity has always been the first step children deserve better; let us make amirabella@ucnj,org toward oppression and violence, it is sure they get it. a direction we must not move in. Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. The abolitionist movement in En- Kate and John Dening (908) 527-4419 gland was greatly advanced by the Scotch Plains [email protected]

State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Tom Malinowski (D) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 75-77 N. Bridge St., Somerville, N.J. 08876 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 547-3307 (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) Asw. Linda Carter (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 200 West 2nd St., Suite 102 (609) 883-0026 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 20, 2021 Page 5 Letters to the Editor The Student View News from Trenton Mayor Shelley Brindle Looks to A collaboration with the Westfield’s Post-Covid New Beginning Westfield High School Journalism Program Legislation Helping Students Thank you to everyone who has pri- As a reminder, Streetworks is a na- In STEM Programs Now Law oritized public health by getting vacci- tionally renowned planning and devel- nated. As of May 15, 84 percent of the opment firm, whose parent company Why We Need to TRENTON -- Senate Republican underrepresented students in STEM Westfield adult population has received Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) is the Leader Tom Kean’s legislation requir- programs.” their first vaccination shot, and 73 per- owner of the Lord & Taylor properties. ing new guidance in the recruitment of The bill, A-1070/S-2892, requires cent are fully vaccinated. This past In December, the town council desig- Save Snow Days underrepresented students for STEM the Secretary of Higher Education to week, we reported only 16 new Covid nated Streetworks as the developer for (Science Technology Engineering and establish a program to assist institu- cases, a marked decline from the high their own L&T properties, as well as for By SIENA JABON they drink a comforting warm bever- Math) programs was signed into law tions of higher education in the re- of 137 weekly cases reported in Janu- both town-owned municipal parking For The Westfield Leader and The Times age, and hang out with their own by Governor Phil Murphy. cruitment and retention of ary. lots on the north and south sides of the While teachers and students have children. Sen. Kean’s legislation requiring underrepresented students in science, Your collective actions are enabling train station. In anticipation of the adop- been working with more technology A heavy snowfall can be rare in the new guidance in the recruitment of technology, engineering, and math- our community to return to a sense of tion of the Master Plan recommenda- than ever before, we have become a tri-state area, so even just one day of underrepresented students for STEM ematics (STEM) programs. normalcy, with this week’s elimination tions, they have spent the last several little more comfortable with this vir- leave can be a great relief. It seems programs was signed into law by Gov. Underrepresented students include of most indoor and outdoor gathering months on a Zoom listening tour with tual classroom concept. With every- pretty heartless to deprive kids of the Murphy. (Pixabay) women and students from other popu- limits in New Jersey allowing us to over 25 community stakeholder groups, one getting used to this, some are delightful snow day memories they “I am pleased that this legislation lations historically underrepresented finally celebrate important milestones including the Westfield Historical So- wondering whether snow days will can make, and the joyous feeling of was signed today. STEM fields are in the STEM fields. with our loved ones. ciety, Chamber of Commerce, DWC, even be necessary in the future when knowing that you have a free day to some of the fastest-growing in the “Underrepresented students expe- In Westfield, Town Hall will be re- downtown property owners, the Recre- we return to in-person classes. After throw snowballs, sled with friends country and students who would like rience all sorts of cultural and institu- opened to the public on Tuesday, June ation Commission, and more, asking a year of uncertainty, world-wide and take in the glistening white pow- to pursue a STEM career should be tional barriers while they pursue a 1, Memorial Pool will be fully reopen- for input on the future of our down- struggles and disruption, everyone der as it blankets their homes. able to do so regardless of their gen- STEM field,” added Sen. Kean. “By ing with guests allowed (it’s not too late town. Assuming the Master Plan is deserves a break; which is why we During online school, it is no se- der or ethnicity,” said Sen. Kean (R- identifying these obstacles, and noti- to join!), and the Recreation adopted on Monday, June 7, they will need to keep the pleasure of a good cret that it has gotten difficult for 21). “This law will make certain that fying institutions of higher educa- Department’s playground program will incorporate that feedback into devel- snow day. students to pay attention. Kids are colleges and universities focus on tion, we can help these students reach be operating at Memorial and Tamaques opment concepts to be shared with the When I heard on the evening news on their phones, doing other home- ways to recruit historically their academic goals.” Parks. The DWC is bringing back Sweet general public for additional feedback that the New York Board of Educa- work, or just completely checked Sounds music performances on Tues- before any plans are finalized. tion was — and still is — planning out of class. It is highly doubtful that days in the summer, and has trans- As part of the redevelopment public on replacing snow days with online putting another day of online learn- Kean/Singleton Bill Makes formed Open Quimby into a charming education and input process, I have school-days, I was shocked. This is ing will actually be an efficient use pedestrian plaza with live music and been hosting a series of Facebook Live not just about New York, as the ques- of time. numerous programs on the weekends. sessions around relevant topics, and tion surrounding the future of our Furthermore, if the schools go Trunk Fighting a Crime Like many of you, I look forward to invite you to tune in to our next session exciting day(s) off is affecting many through with this replacement, who reconnecting with friends and family today, Thursday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. other nearby school districts (New is to say that every single student and TRENTON -- Legislation spon- cial bond for thousands of years,” members I haven’t seen in over a year. This session, entitled “Retail: (You Jersey included). teacher will have access to essential sored by Senate Republican Leader Sen. Kean continued. “This bill re- In many ways, our reemergence from Can’t) Just Buy It Online!” will feature A snow day could be the one day technology? Heavy snowfall can eas- Tom Kean and Senator Troy Single- stores the bond between the species, the Covid quarantine marks a new be- a discussion about the current status that a student gets to do something ily damage the power and WiFi, pre- ton making trunk fighting with dogs and ensures dogs are treated like com- ginning for us as individuals and as a and future of retail with panelists DWC that they have wanted to do/work on venting a student from being able to an animal cruelty offense and a crime panions, not combatants.” community. Executive Director Bob Zuckerman, for a while; maybe even pick up a connect to their online meet. Then of the third degree was signed by In addition to making trunk fight- Central to this new beginning is the Richard Heapes from Streetworks, our book and willingly read for the first what? Governor Phil Murphy. ing a third-degree crime, the law pro- revitalization of our downtown, a stra- redevelopment planner Phil Abramson time in forever, or catch up on a few The feeling we get when we re- The new law, S-975, defines trunk vides for civil penalties up to $5,000 tegic and broad-scale effort for which from Topology, and national retail ex- extra hours of sleep to replenish ceive the news of a snow day is a fighting as enclosing two or more for each offense. we have been actively preparing well pert Michael Berne from MJB Con- growing bodies. burst of excitement. We can hold off dogs in the trunk of a motor vehicle “During my time in the Legisla- before and throughout the pandemic. sulting. Additionally, snow days are a much on doing that homework assignment, and instigating them to fight to the ture, I have sponsored multiple pro- Like so many Main Street downtowns To stay abreast of future forums and needed breather for not just students, or catch up on the school work we death. posals to prioritize animal welfare,” across the country, ours is in the midst additional public input opportunities, I but teachers and the administration have already committed to. As the “Trunk fighting is morally repre- said Senator Singleton (D- of reinvention necessitated by retail encourage you to subscribe to my too. Assuming that a single day off world snaps back from these past hensible,” said Sen. Kean (R-21). “In Burlington). “Trunk fighting is a hor- challenges that were driven initially by weekly Mayor’s newsletter at from school will derail a student months full of ups and downs (more New Jersey, we will not tolerate this rifying act of animal cruelty where the transition to online shopping, fur- westfieldnj.gov/townupdates from academic success is ridiculous. downs than ups for many) it is essen- barbaric and despicable activity. With dogs are provoked to fight to their ther compounded by an historical lack and follow me and/or the Town of Many teachers have been experienc- tial that no more fun is taken away this law, we are sending a clear mes- death in the trunk of a car. It is dis- of long-term proactive planning, and Westfield on social media. ing more stress than ever through from us. We need the comfort of sage to anyone who would consider gusting and it will not be tolerated in now exacerbated by the pandemic. The While we look forward to an exciting distance learning. It is quite obvious waking up in the morning after a fighting dogs in this most inhumane New Jersey with this new law. Those past year has underscored the need for future full of innovation and possibility, that many teachers are not loving the long sleep and looking at the snow- manner that they will face significant who commit this crime must be bold action, and fortunately, with your let’s also remember the 57 lives our troubles of remote learning. They flakes falling down the window, penalties and substantial fines. brought to justice and be punished input and support, we are well posi- community lost to Covid who won’t be too deserve a pause to sleep in, and ready to begin our beloved snow “Man and dog have shared a spe- accordingly.” tioned to implement a transformative moving forward with us. Let’s keep wake up to the sparkling flurries day. Give students and teachers a vision for our downtown. their loved ones in our thoughts and floating down their windows while break, let it go and let it snow. Anticipating a potentially significant prayers. Legislation Aims to Prevent Covid economic impact, particularly I also hope you will join us at the on our retailers, we forged ahead with Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, Westfield Should Not be the Home of finalizing the Master Plan Land Use May 31 at 9 a.m. at Monument Circle to Overdoses, Substance Abuse and Circulation Plan over the past year honor those service members that paid Cannabis Dispensaries - Opt Out in order to maintain the momentum for the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In TRENTON – With more than tary surveys regarding students’ use our redevelopment efforts. This docu- a year marked by sacrifice and solitude, Please, let’s put money and politics makes them experts on dispensaries? 3,000 lives lost to overdoses in of alcohol, tobacco and drugs – ment, driven by the Master Plan Reex- I can’t think of a more fitting reason to aside and hitch our horse to good old • What were the big questions asked, New Jersey each year and an esti- among other behaviors that could amination recommendations and your finally gather together than to recog- common sense. Let’s do what’s right and sources used to become educated mated 94,000+ residents needing harm their health and well-being; input, provides guidance on future zon- nize those who gave everything to pro- for all of Westfield. Not just the bot- on this? substance abuse treatment, several A-5598 (Conaway, Mosquera ing for our downtown, and addresses tect us. tom line. Additional Questions: Assembly Democrats sponsor leg- and Tully): Requires the Depart- critical issues like building height, den- Thank you for your incredible sup- To be clear, I don’t care who par- • Do they currently work in a role/ islation aimed at preventing over- ment of Children and Families and sity, architectural standards, port and commitment to keeping our takes in cannabis. I do care that we’re related to someone in a role, that doses and addressing the state’s court system to consider placing streetscapes, and more. The final rec- community safe over this unprec- discussing the idea of opening dis- promotes cannabis? Conflict of inter- substance abuse crisis. The bill children with relatives, rather than ommendations are expected to be pre- edented past year. I look forward to pensaries in our family friendly town. est could unjustly taint judgement of package has been introduced in the placing them in the foster care sys- sented to the Planning Board on Mon- leading Westfield through an exciting Yes, we’re in need of new busi- members required to be impartial. Assembly. tem, when their parents are unable day, June 7, and once adopted, will new chapter full of possibility and new nesses, but perhaps we can get a little • Can the commission make pub- The measures focused on ad- to care for them. drive the next stage of the redevelop- beginnings. more creative in our search and bring licly available the charter they’re dressing factors contributing to The measures focused on im- ment planning process, including a pub- in family friendly businesses we can working off of? substance abuse are: proving the accessibility of helpful lic and exciting new chapter with Shelley Brindle be proud of. Why choose the lowest • Will the commission share their A-3004 (Mukherji and Sumter): medicines are: Streetworks Development. Mayor of Westfield hanging fruit, in an effort to fill a findings prior to their recommenda- Allows residents convicted of us- A-5457 (Vainieri Huttle, Verrelli storefront? tions? ing illegal substances to be eli- and Benson): Permits any person Celebrate EMS Week This is a big decision. It will change The commission, by way of recom- gible for general assistance ben- to administer or dispense opioid the very fabric of this town. Once mendation, is essentially making a efits under the Work First New antidotes; By Thanking Your Local Squad made, there’s little chance of turning decision for a town of nearly 30,000 Jersey program; A-5495 (Conaway, Vainieri back from it, or the consequences that people, “Will Westfield be home to A-5597 (Conaway, Jimenez and Huttle, Verrelli and Armato): Per- Covid-19 made “heroes” of many. knowledge and skills to help others. come with it. cannabis dispensaries?”. Speight): Permits school districts mits certain paramedics to issue Among them are the thousands of EMS Week (May 16 to 22) is a It will provide an avenue for much As residents, it’s important to un- to administer anonymous, volun- buprenorphine to patients to whom Emergency Medical Services (EMS) perfect time to reflect on and thank easier access for all. We can’t be derstand who they are, and the pro- they had to administer an opioid volunteers serving their communities those who come to our aid when we naive about this. In school, children cess followed to make such a recom- PUBLIC NOTICE antidote; throughout New Jersey. In truth, need it most. How can you help? Spon- are being taught to say no to drugs. mendation. We don’t have much of A-5595 (Verrelli, Benson and TOWN OF WESTFIELD they’ve always been heroes; the pan- sor a meal for a duty crew. Donate what Opening dispensaries in Westfield this information. PLANNING BOARD Holley): Requires the retail price demic simply highlighted their in- you can (time, supplies, money, ser- would contradict that message. The only fair thing to do at this of opioid antidotes to be included PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the valuable contributions and the daily vices, for example) to your local volun- It’ll likely increase public usage in point, given the lack of information, Westfield Planning Board will conduct a in the ‘New Jersey Prescription selfless dedication they’ve been dem- teer EMS squad. Like their social me- our beautiful parks, and in/around is to OPT OUT. If we OPT OUT, we Public Hearing on Monday, June 7, 2021 Drug Retail Price Registry,’ to make onstrating for decades. dia pages, share their posts and help town. Our parks continue to see their have five years to opt back in. As a at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering it easier for residents to readily The backbone of New Jersey’s EMS spread the word about the good work share of after hour mischief. Please, town, we’d feel better about what- a proposed Amendment to the Housing find this information; Element and Fair Share Plan for adoption response system, volunteers have been they do. Of course, a great way to help let’s understand this won’t help that ever decision is made, if we knew the as part of the Westfield Town Master Plan. A-5703 (Conaway, Verrelli and here for us day and night, every holiday, would be by becoming a volunteer and problem. proper time and attention was given The Board will hear testimony from its Armato): Requires health benefits through many disasters and their after- joining our ranks. There’s always room It’ll encourage cannabis foot traf- to it. planning expert as to the proposed Amend- carriers to provide coverage for maths. When Covid arrived, despite the for more heroes. fic in/out of town. It seems the dis- Tax paying residents deserve to ment and allow cross examination and naloxone without imposing prior au- testimony and evidence by interested per- obvious risks and the challenges in pensary on Route 22 has lines out the have a voice in this decision. We will, sons regarding same. Following the pub- thorization requirements, in order obtaining funding, supplies and protec- Barbara Platt door. Additionally, I believe dispen- after all, be living with the conse- lic hearing the Planning Board may take to help expedite the availability of tive gear, our volunteers have perse- President EMS saries are primarily a cash business, quences. action by amending and/or adopting the this medicine throughout the state. vered, happily donating their time, Council of New Jersey which means armed security is often Mayor Brindle we need a non-bind- proposed Amendment as part of the Town necessary. ing town-wide referendum! Email Master Plan. The hearing will take place virtually dur- Bramnick Bill Would Is that scenario appropriate for [email protected]. ing a remote meeting of the Planning Board Westfield? conducted through Zoom Webinar. Mem- Require Auto Insurers The Leader/Times Monthly We need more time and more town Kerry McVeigh bers of the public may connect to the Zoom meeting using the following link: To Disclose Policy Limits Crossword Puzzle Answers Q&A’s. Westfield http://bit.ly/WFPlanningBoardMeeting Residents were given little infor- Meeting Dial-In Information: TRENTON – Assembly Republi- mation regarding this development, PUBLIC NOTICE Phone #: 470.381.2552 or 646.518.9805 can Leader Jon Bramnick’s legisla- By Ruth B. Margolin and barely any time to digest it. I Webinar ID: 567 240 016 and press # on tion requiring automobile insurers to TOWN OF WESTFIELD your phone believe not many residents were aware PLANNING BOARD Passcode: 836469 disclose policy limits upon request it was a discussion. Copies of the proposed Amendment to by an attorney was advanced by the RR AA FF AA P A C E M A S T S PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan We knew a 17-person commission Westfield Planning Board will conduct a Assembly Financial Institutions and was selected. They’re discussing pros/ can be obtained by contacting Donald Insurance Committee. O T O H A S H E A N N U L Public Hearing on Monday, June 7, 2021 Sammet, Westfield Town Planner at 908- cons of cannabis dispensaries. They’ll at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering 789-4100 or [email protected] The bill (A3444) would require report to the town council, who will the adoption of a Unified Land Use & from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday auto insurers to produce written docu- M A C A R T H U R T I A R A Circulation Element as part of the Westfield through Friday, beginning May 27, 2021. report to the mayor, who will ulti- Town Master Plan. The Board will hear mentation of policy limits within 30 mately decide. Donald Sammet, days of the request by an attorney A R A B I C R I O T I N N testimony from its planning expert as to the Town Planner Last Thursday residents of proposed Unified Land Use & Circulation Westfield Planning Board representing clients involved in car Westfield were given a chance to share Element and allow cross examination and 1 T - 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $34.17 accidents. N I L C H I N E S E F L A G testimony and evidence by interested per- their thoughts/concerns on dispensa- sons regarding same. Following the pub- ries in town. L A Y S A L U M lic hearing the Planning Board may take On that call, it seemed like the action by amending and/or adopting the This is your new home commission was listening to us, but proposed Unified Land Use & Circulation S I R E N A M O K N A A N Element as part of the Town Master Plan. not hearing us. Most question asked, The hearing will take place virtually dur- we are talking about weren’t answered, to my knowledge. ing a remote meeting of the Planning Board A L E S L I B R A R I P A We were given three minutes per resi- conducted through Zoom Webinar. Mem- dent to express an opinion, on a topic bers of the public may connect to the Zoom G L A M A D A B J U L E P meeting using the following link: of this magnitude. http://bit.ly/WFPlanningBoardMeeting L I O N I C O N I will share questions I asked, that Meeting Dial-In Information: weren’t answered. If we’re to put our Phone #: 470.381.2552 or 646.518.9805 trust in a commission we didn’t Webinar ID: 567 240 016 and press # on R I T Z C A R L T O N S A W your phone choose, we should have an under- Passcode: 836469 Owen Brand U G H C I A O M A I T A I standing of who they are. Aside from Copies of the proposed Unified Land Mortgage Development Officer the police chief, detective and fire Use & Circulation Element can be ob- chief, many of us really don’t. tained by contacting Donald Sammet, Phone - 908.789.2730 E L I H U F I V E S T A R S Westfield Town Planner at 908-789-4100 Cell - 908.337.7282 The questions might help us under- or [email protected] from 8:30 H O N O R T R O T S T O P stand more about them, and the pro- a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Email - [email protected] cess. beginning May 27, 2021. NMLS # 222999 Donald Sammet, L O G E S S E W S Y E N S • What was the criteria for commis- All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned sion selection? Town Planner subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank Westfield Planning Board and the Flame logo are trademarks of Banco Santander, S.A. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other © 5/13/2021 countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. C0427_12F 12/09/16 • What’re their credentials, and what 1 T - 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $34.17 Page 6 Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Four Local Residents Earn Olivia Ruppel Graduates National Merit Scholarships From East Stroudsburg U. AREA — The National Merit NMSC finances most of these EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — A A separate ceremony honoring Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) single-payment National Merit total of 979 students were scheduled Doctoral students from the classes of announced this year’s National $2,500 Scholarships. Corporations to receive degrees from East 2020 and 2021 was held on April 30. Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners and company foundations that spon- Stroudsburg University of Pennsyl- A total of 775 bachelor’s degrees, on May 12. The 2,500 Merit Scholar sor awards through NMSC also help vania at four separate commence- 203 master’s degrees and one Doc- designees were chosen from among underwrite these scholarships with ment ceremonies for each of the uni- toral degree were to be awarded. some 16,000 outstanding Finalists grants they provide in lieu of pay- versity colleges on May 7 and May 8. East Stroudsburg University, one in the 2021 National Merit Scholar- ing administrative fees. Scholars Among the new graduates is Olivia of the 14 institutions in the Pennsyl- ship Program. may use their awards at any region- Ruppel of Cranford. vania State System of Higher Educa- National Merit $2,500 Scholar- ally-accredited United States col- Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the tion, opened in 1893 as East ship winners are the Finalists in lege or university. ceremonies were to take place at Eiler- Stroudsburg Normal School. Today, each state judged to have the stron- This year’s National Merit Schol- Martin Stadium in order to follow East Stroudsburg is a comprehensive gest combination of accomplish- arship Program began in October Centers for Disease Control and Pre- university located in northeastern ments, skills and potential for suc- 2019, when more than 1.5 million vention (CDC) guidelines and social Pennsylvania offering 58 undergradu- cess in rigorous college studies. The juniors in about 21,000 high schools distancing. ate programs, 21 master’s programs number of winners named in each took the PSAT/NMSQT, which The university colleges include the and two doctoral programs. More than state is proportional to the state’s served as an initial screen of pro- College of Arts and Sciences, the 6,000 students are enrolled at East percentage of the nation’s graduat- gram entrants. Last fall, the high- College of Health Sciences, the Col- Stroudsburg, while nearly 30,000 ing high-school seniors. est-scoring participants in each lege of Business and Management, university alumni live in Pennsylva- These scholars were selected by a state, representing less than 1 per- and the College of Education. nia. committee of college admissions of- cent of the nation’s high-school se- ficers and high-school counselors, niors, were named Semifinalists on Amethyst Cicalese, Matthew Newman who appraised a substantial amount a state representational basis. Only of information submitted by both these approximately 17,000 Semi- Graduate From University of Tampa the Finalists and their high schools. finalists had an opportunity to con- This information included the tinue in the competition. TAMPA, Fla. — Amethyst Cicalese The University of Tampa’s Board of student’s academic record, outlin- From the Semifinalist group, of Cranford and Matthew Newman of Trustees; the deans of the university’s ing difficulty level of subjects stud- some 16,000 students met the very Photo courtesy of Vijay Sreenivasan Scotch Plains graduated from The four colleges and student challenge ied and grades earned; scores from high academic standards and other LOCAL SCHOLAR...Vijay Sreenivasan looks forward to attending the New University of Tampa on May 8. speakers. the Preliminary SAT/National Merit requirements to advance to the Fi- Jersey Governor’s School of Engineering and Technology this summer, hosted by the Rutgers University School of Engineering. Ms. Cicalese received a Bachelor Additionally, each graduate re- Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ nalist level of the competition. By of Science degree in Cybersecurity. ceived a personalized video com- NMSQT®); contributions and lead- the conclusion of the 2021 program, Mr. Newman was awarded a Bach- memorating his or her achievement. ership in school and community about 7,500 Finalists will have Vijay Sreenivasan Named elor of Science degree in Finance. The University of Tampa is a pri- activities; an essay written by the earned the “Merit Scholar” title and The virtual commencement cer- vate, comprehensive university lo- Finalist, and a recommendation received a total of nearly $30 mil- emony included 1,781 undergradu- cated on 110 acres on the riverfront in written by a high-school official. lion in college scholarships. N.J. Governor’s Scholar ate and graduate candidates. The cer- downtown Tampa. It serves approxi- Among the New Jersey students This is the second announcement emony featured remarks by Univer- mately 10,000 students from 50 states who have been named as 2021 Na- of winners in the 2021 National WESTFIELD — Westfield High “I am excited to attend the sity of Tampa President Ronald and most of the world’s 195 coun- tional Merit $2,500 Scholarship Merit Scholarship Program. On School 11th grader Vijay Sreenivasan Governor’s School of Engineering Vaughn, James S. MacLeod, chair of tries. winners are the following local resi- April 21, about 1,000 recipients of has been accepted into the presti- and Technology this summer. It is a dents. Each of their awards is sup- corporate-sponsored Merit Schol- gious New Jersey Governor’s School great opportunity for me to learn ported by the NMSC’s own funds. arship awards were named, and on of Engineering and Technology, to more about engineering and to work Isabella An of Berkeley Heights, June 2 and July 12, some 4,000 be hosted by the Rutgers University with other students who share my a student at the Academy for Allied college-sponsored Merit Scholar- School of Engineering this summer. interests,” said Vijay. “I am also look- Health Sciences in Scotch Plains, ship winners will be announced. “Our sponsors and program staff ing forward to working with profes- whose probable career field is NMSC, a not-for-profit corpora- have set the bar high,” the program sors in areas such as robotics and health care. tion that operates without govern- directors wrote in a letter to Vijay. programming. I am extremely grate- Martha E. Byrne of Westfield, a ment assistance, was founded in “You will be spending four weeks ful to my teachers at Westfield High student at Mount Saint Mary Acad- 1955 specifically to conduct the engaged in engineering and tech- School for their support in helping emy in Watchung, whose probable National Merit Scholarship Pro- nology with others who share your me get into this program.” career field is economics. gram. The majority of scholarships interests.” K-12 Supervisor of Science Tho- Robert J. Kelly, Jr. of Cranford, a offered each year are underwritten The Governor’s School of Engi- mas Paterson agrees that this is a student at Cranford High School, by approximately 400 independent neering and Technology will run “fantastic opportunity” for Vijay. whose probable career field is politics. corporate and college sponsors that from June 27 through July 23. Pro- “The Westfield Science Depart- Miles A. Roper of Scotch Plains, share NMSC’s goals of honoring gram organizers say that this ment is very proud of Vijay. His a student at Scotch Plains-Fanwood scholastically-talented youth and summer’s scholars will take four acceptance into this prestigious High School, whose probable ca- encouraging academic excellence academic online classes and com- program is a testament to his hard reer field is engineering. at all levels of education. plete a virtual research and/or de- work and passion for learning,” sign project with four to five other said Mr. Paterson, who also con- students, while “meeting equally- gratulated Vijay’s teachers for their Garwood Library Highlights talented peers and professionals guidance throughout his learning. from across the state.” “At Governor’s School, Vijay will Photo courtesy of Washington Elementary School The program is funded through continue his learning, engage in CELEBRATION OF WOMEN...A decade-old tradition at Washington Elemen- LinkedIn Learning Options sponsorships by Rutgers Univer- research, design projects, and have tary School in Westfield recently got a new twist. Each year, as part of a non-fiction sity, the State of New Jersey, cor- the opportunity to explore career unit, Washington third graders research and write a biography about a famous GARWOOD — The Garwood Pub- try experts, are available to Garwood porate donors, Governor’s School options at local corporations,” Mr. woman. The young authors then share their writing and are celebrated at a lic Library is offering its cardholders cardholders through the library’s alumni and other donors. Paterson stated. “Woman’s Tea,” to which they invite one special woman in their lives. “This year, LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learn- website, youseemore.com/garwood. given our circumstances, we decided to have a ‘virtual Woman’s Tea’ to keep the ing, formerly Lynda.com, has provided Individuals simply need to log in to tradition going for the students,” said teacher Lisa Bukowsky, who partners with online learning content for 20 years. It the LinkedIn Learning database with fellow third-grade teachers Christine Culver and Karen Geddis to organize the features more than 12,000 courses, their library card and pin and create Shiv Tickoo to Be W+H popular event. Pictured, a child displays her biography of World War II heroine ranging from computer programming an account (which only requires one’s Hannah Senesh. to project management, including in- name and e-mail address). If still un- struction on various computer soft- sure how to proceed, they can click Senior Class President ware, programming languages and on the “help me:” widget for a tutorial SCOTCH PLAINS — Shiv Tickoo Edison; Judiciary Board Senior Zimmermann, Lewis Make business topics. Now these profes- on how it all works. Once in the of Scotch Plains, a junior at The Representative, Abby Newell of sional video courses, taught by indus- LinkedIn Learning website, partici- Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Livingston. Belmont Univ. Dean’s List pants can watch videos, create Edison, will lead the student body as Class of 2023 — President, Annie playlists, bookmark pages and obtain senior class president Gu of Edison; Vice Presi- NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Allison success and know that their contin- Certificates of Completion (that can during the 2021-2022 dent, Aiden Lee of Zimmermann of Mountainside and ued, consistent and comprehensive Rely be uploaded to their LinkedIn profile, school year after winning Sewaren; Secretary/ Rebecca Lewis of Fanwood have dedication to their academic work or downloaded for emailing or print- the Student Council elec- Treasurer, Chiupong qualified for the Spring 2021 will equip them to embrace future ing.) Many courses also feature free tion in April. Huang of Edison; Judi- Dean’s List at Belmont University. opportunities to engage and trans- files for exercises. Those watching a He will be joined by ciary Board Representa- Eligibility is based on a minimum form our world,” Dr. Burns added. On Us tutorial about Microsoft Excel can Annie Gu of Edison and tive, Aastha Patel of course load of 12 hours and a qual- Belmont University — home of follow the activity with downloadable, Gbemi Olarewaju of Edison; Judiciary Board ity grade point average of 3.5 with the October 22, 2020 Presidential pre-populated Excel spreadsheet files. Piscataway as newly- Alternate, Anna Lee of no grade below a C. Debate, the final in the election to be Courses provided by LinkedIn in- elected class presidents. Warren. Approximately 53 percent of season — is made up of more than clude: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Upper School students Class of 2024 — Presi- Belmont’s 6,170 undergraduate 8,200 students who come from ev- Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.); voted on the officers for dent, Gbemi Olarewaju students qualified for the Spring ery state and 28 countries. Adobe Create Suites (Photoshop, Il- next year’s sophomore, of Piscataway; Vice 2021 Dean’s List. Belmont brings together liberal Your lustrator, In Design, etc.); Latest ver- junior and senior President, Hannah Yin of “Students achieving the Dean’s List arts and professional education in sions of operating systems such as classes. The freshman Scotch Plains; Secretary/ recognition at Belmont have clearly a Christian community of learning Windows 10, iOS, Android, Linux; class election will be Shiv Tickoo Treasurer, Naomi demonstrated enormous commitment and service. The university offers Coding and markup languages such as held in the Fall. Valcourt of South to their educational endeavors — they more than 100 areas of undergradu- Trusted C, Java, Python, Ruby, MySQL, The election results are as follows: Plainfield; Judiciary Board Repre- have invested deeply in their studies ate study, 27 master’s programs HTML, CSS; Business skills, com- Class of 2022 — President, Shiv sentative, Diya Patel of Iselin; Judi- and in their future,” Belmont Provost and five doctoral degrees. For more munication, marketing and leadership; Tickoo of Scotch Plains; Vice Presi- ciary Board Alternate, Anushka Dalal Thomas Burns, Ph.D., said. information about Belmont Uni- Platform Data analysis, cloud computing, and dent, Aarush Dharayan of Edison; of Scotch Plains. “We are happy to celebrate their versity, visit belmont.edu. server management; Creative arts in- Secretary/Treasurer, Gurinder The Wardlaw+Hartridge School cluding photography, video editing, Singh of Carteret; Judiciary Board offered congratulations to next Display Ad Creation 3D animation, and more. President, Shreya Dharayan of year’s Upper School class officers. LinkedIn Learning also offers more Stand-Alone Inserts than 50 different learning paths to Email Marketing help users stay ahead in their current Aidan Riley Enrolls job or change careers. 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He funded the Arya Kanya 908-400-0778 grandfather of six children, passed School for Underprivileged Girls Her Ears, Heart and Kitchen to All [email protected] away at the age of 91 in Jabalpur, in Jabalpur, India, including pay- It is with remarkable sadness that with grace and unending patience. In www.NJhomeshowcase.com India. Gopal was born in Aligarh, ing the salaries of the teachers dur- the family of Sally Kerins (née 1995, Sally and John moved the fam- 188 Elm Street, Westfield NJ 07090 India, on January 26, 1930 and ing COVID, when school was not Ricottone) announces her peaceful ily to Westfield, N.J., where she be- 908-233-8502 x455 earned his Bachelor’s degree from in session. In 1979-1980 he was a passing on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, came extremely involved in local or- Agra College in 1948 and his Mas- visiting professor at Roorkee Uni- while at the Center for Hope Hospice ganizations including the Happy ter of Science degree versity in India and was in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Bookers Book Club and the Rake and 21 Homes Sold May 9 – May 16, 2021 in Cranford, from AMU in 1950. He always drawn to edu- Sally, a beloved wife, mother, Hoe Garden Club. Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield came to America in cational opportunities mother-in-law, aunt, sister, sister- Sally and John used Westfield as a 1959 and completed his there. in-law and friend, was born on Janu- springboard to the world; they took Ph.D. in Chemistry at Because of his pas- ary 16, 1954 in the vil- river cruises in Europe, TOWN ADDRESS STYLE RMS BRS BTH GAR SALE PRICE Wayne State University sion for gardening, he lage of Racalmuto on long weekends in New Cranford 14 IROQUOIS RD CapeCod 7 4 1.1 1 $485,000 in Michigan in 1963. purchased a small farm the island of Sicily. She Hampshire, and cross- Cranford 217 PROSPECT AVE OneFloor 6 3 2.0 1 $530,000 Gopal then worked as in Jabalpur where he was raised there by An- country road trips to the Cranford 17 HERNING AVE Colonial 10 4 2.0 1 $650,000 a senior chemist and grew many beautiful gela and Gaspare great National Parks of Cranford 112 RIDGE ST Colonial 12 5 2.1 2 $999,000 scientist with Pennwalt flowers and vegetables Ricottone and was the the American West — Fanwood 115 LA GRANDE AVE CapeCod 8 4 1.0 1 $330,000 Fanwood 357 LA GRANDE AVE SplitLev 6 3 2.0 1 $375,000 Corporation in King of including his favorite — third of four children. each more fantastic than Fanwood 54 POPLAR PL CapeCod 7 4 1.1 0 $475,000 Prussia, Pennsylvania, Indian cucumbers. It In 1963, Sally emi- the last. No monument Fanwood 9 RAINIER RD SplitLev 8 3 2.0 1 $600,000 until 1967 before mov- made him happy to be grated to the United was too insignificant to Mountainside 273 FRIAR LN Ranch 8 3 2.1 2 $585,000 ing to Esso — then able to share the farm’s States with her family look at, nor was a pit Mountainside 471 BAYBERRY LN Custom 10 4 3.1 2 $1,125,000 Exxon and eventually bounty with those in his and settled in the stop too far — Sally’s Scotch Plains 2246 ALGONQUIN DR SplitLev 8 3 1.1 1 $485,000 Dr. Gopal H. Singhal Scotch Plains 222 MOUNTAINVIEW AVE Cape 7 3 2.0 1 $535,000 ExxonMobil. During community. On the Gravesend section of insatiable curiosity and Scotch Plains 434 FLANDERS AVE Bi-Level 11 4 2.0 1 $570,000 his most distinguished work side, Gopal was Brooklyn. Almost im- appreciation for natural Scotch Plains 815 ODONNELL AVE Colonial 9 4 3.1 1 $741,888 career as a research chemist and one of the rare people who was a mediately, Sally and her beauty led her to see and Scotch Plains 6 ETON ROW Colonial 20 5 7.1 4 $2,376,500 scientist with Exxon, Gopal ob- member of the American Chemical family began to add experience the world in Westfield 8 DORIS PKWY Colonial 8 3 2.0 0 $480,000 tained 37 U.S. patents and 90 in- Society for over sixty years. His their distinctive flavor a way few do. Westfield 723 NORTH AVE W Colonial 7 2 2.0 0 $505,000 Westfield 407 BEECHWOOD PL Colonial 8 3 2.0 1 $590,000 ternational patents, and in 1983 interests were always lifelong. to the American experi- Sally Ricottone-Kerins Wherever she went, Westfield 920 BROWN AVE SplitLev 10 4 3.1 2 $805,000 received an award from the chair- Gopal was devoted to family and ment. Sally watched and Sally always maintained Westfield 126 VIRGINIA ST Custom 9 4 2.1 1 $860,000 man of Exxon Corporation for ex- was the oldest surviving patriarch learned from her mother’s hospital- her relationships — both friends and Westfield 232 BAKER AVE Colonial 12 4 4.0 2 $1,125,000 ceptional personal achievement. of a family that was mostly in In- ity as new people were always in- family. In truth, wherever she went, Until his retirement in 1994, Gopal dia, so after sixty years of living in vited to share a meal. Sally learned Sally developed new relationships as *Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield, NJ data according to the Garden worked extensively in agricultural America, he returned to the coun- English and began to develop friend- well. Sally brought together groups State MLS, as of 5/9/21 – 5/16/21. Featured properties may not have been listed or sold by the office/agent chemicals, fuel chemistry, novel try of his birth. In settling in ships. Quickly, these new friends of people who had never spoken be- presenting this data. Information deemed RELIABLE. A home is one of the most important and significant catalysts and catalysts for upgrad- Jabalpur, he was in the same city as became a second family that she fore and by the end of the evening purchases or sales you will make in your lifetime. If you are thinking about a move, now is the time to ing synthetic fuels, and was one of his sisters, numerous nieces and would maintain for her entire life. everyone would be well-fed, laugh- prepare. I will provide you with a market evaluation and mortgage update, create a thorough marketing the foremost experts in the world nephews and their children. It gave She received her Associates De- ing, and thanking her for the invita- plan and let you know my suggestions in staging. For more information on these or other real estate matters, contact Susan Massa Broker CRS SRES ABR at 908-400-0778, [email protected] or in his field. him great joy to mentor his young gree from Kingsborough Community tion. Her home was always filled with [email protected]. www.NJHomeShowcase.com www.summitwestfieldhomes.com. In 1957, Gopal married Urmila relatives. College before enrolling in Brooklyn music, wonderful aromas from the Gupta. Urmila was the Gold Med- Gopal was preceded in death by College — focusing her educational kitchen, and unyielding love and sup- Covid 19 is dramatically changing the way we are conducting Real Estate. New procedures have been alist in English at Agra University his wife, Urmila, who passed away pursuits on social work, which under- port. Sally’s love was, and will for- implemented in keeping all those involved safe. Every precaution is being made. Limited number of and received her Master’s degree in 1990. His life was never the scored her constant desire to help ever be, bottomless. people may view public open house with masks and gloves. in American Literature from Wayne same after her death, and the life others. While at Brooklyn College, Despite a decades-long battle with State University in 1963. They had they built was unfinished, but he Sally met her husband, John, which cancer, Sally refused to let her ill- two sons, Anupam (“Nupe”), a persevered. began a nearly 40-year love affair ness define her. She met each day well-known neuro-radiologist in He is survived by his son Nupe that persisted to her final day. Sally with a smile. She seized every mo- Dallas, Texas, and Anuraag and his wife, Dotti; his son Raag received her Masters of Social Work ment. She inspired others to do the (“Raag”), a United States District and his wife, Lisa Kay, and his six from Adelphi University in 1981 and same. In her far too brief time on Court Judge for the Southern Dis- grandchildren, Kyle, Jackson, began to work for the Italian Board of Earth, Sally’s impact is too expan- trict of Florida. The family lived James, Samantha, Peter and Julia. Guardians, where she eventually be- sive to adequately describe. primarily in Westfield, New Jer- He is also survived by numerous came a director of the organization. Sally is survived by her husband, sey, and Clear Lake City, Texas. other relatives in the United States In 1984, Sally married John sur- John; her son, Edward Kerins, and Gopal had many interests and and India and myriad devoted rounded by friends and family and his wife, Margaret McLaughlin; her was devoted to improving the qual- friends. started their shared life together. Sally daughter, Angela Kerins; her broth- ity of life for all those around him. Services were held on the banks opened her own practice as a Li- ers, Charles Ricottone and Joey He had a passion for gardening, of the River Narmada in Jabalpur, censed Clinical Social Worker and Ricottone; her sister, Lucy DiLeo, photography and religious studies. India. The family requests that me- began treating clients from all walks and numerous nieces and nephews. He believed that hard work and a morials be made in Gopal’s name of life — many of whom returned If ever you are sad about her pass- commitment to education were to The Urmila Gopal Singhal En- week after week to receive advice ing or feel overwhelmed — simply paramount. He established The dowed Memorial Lectureship in the from a woman whose non-judgmen- remember her best and most often Urmila Gopal Singhal Endowed College of Science, Wayne State tal demeanor and disarming approach dispensed advice — “BREATHE.” Memorial Lectureship in the Col- University, Department of Chem- fostered open and productive dia- The viewing services were held on lege of Science, Department of istry, 5101 Cass Avenue, Detroit, logues. In addition to her private Monday, May 17, at Higgins and Chemistry at Wayne State Univer- MI 48202. practice, Sally spent years as an ad- Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home in sity. He created the Urmila Gopal May 20, 2021 junct professor and counselor at the Westfield, N.J. The funeral services Opening Doors Learning Commu- took place on Tuesday, May 18, at nity at Kingsborough Community The Parish Community of Saint Helen College, where she proudly sup- in Westfield, N.J. In lieu of flowers, Garden Tours to Feature ported and influenced a new genera- donations may be made to the Center tion of students. for Hope Hospice, Scotch Plains, N.J. Sally’s dedication to her clients and (https://www.cfhh.org/donate.html) Fairy Houses and Butterflies students was matched only by the or to the Millie and Maurice Singer dedication she showed to her grow- Scholarship Award at Kingsborough WESTFIELD — The Rake and der to meet pandemic guidelines. ing family, with Edward (born in 1987) Community College, Brooklyn, N.Y. Hoe Garden Club of Westfield and Space is limited, so early reserva- and Angela (born in 1990). Sally (https://21409.thankyou4caring.org/ the Westfield Historical Society tions are recommended. The fee worked tirelessly to create a loving, online). have announced two special fea- to attend is $5 for members and secure home and raised her children May 20, 2021 ALL INCLUDED...The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Central New tures of their upcoming “Garden $10 for non-members; children Jersey recently undertook an agency-wide DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Tours and Tea” event taking place under age 12 may attend for free. Department Challenge, which for the Early Childhood program involved this Saturday, May 22 — a Fairy Admission can be paid at the gate updating the curriculum with books and materials that accurately reflect the House Hunt and Butterfly Talk. upon arrival. To reserve a spot, JCC Receives Award From diversity among people throughout the world, including differences in race, The event will take place between contact (908) 654-1794 or cultures and abilities. In recognition of the agency’s efforts to promote 2 and 4 p.m. on the grounds of the [email protected]. diversity and inclusion, the Diversity Council on Global Education and Reeve History and Cultural Re- When reserving, individuals are Kean U. Diversity Council Citizenship at Kean University has named the JCC the recipient of a 2021 Fritz source Center, located at 314 Moun- asked to indicate the number at- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Di- ing weekly Zoom programs. Vir- Jonach Upstander Award. tain Avenue, Westfield. A rain date tending, and to provide their phone versity Council on Global Educa- tual engagement has been crucial is planned for Sunday, May 23. number and email address. tion and Citizenship at Kean Uni- in helping seniors avoid social iso- Guests will enjoy tours of the Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) non- versity has recognized the Jewish lation during Covid-19. Claire Brownell Memorial Gardens, profit Westfield Historical Society Community Center (JCC) of Cen- Early Childhood — updating the Westfield Pediatric which are maintained by the Rake has worked to preserve, interpret tral New Jersey as a 2021 Fritz curriculum to include books and and Hoe Garden Club and funded and encourage interest in history, Jonach Upstander Award recipient materials which accurately reflect by the Caroline Stephens Holt Fund, Westfield and its residents through for the agency-wide work it has the diversity in the world, such as Dental Group and separate tours of the Reeve educational efforts and community done to ensure that the JCC — a dolls with a variety of skin tones, property’s arboretum. The Reeve outreach programs. For further in- community center located at 1391 cultural dress and abilities. family were amateur horticulturists formation on the Westfield Histori- Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains — Membership — streamlining and and planted many unique specimens cal Society and its activities, or to upholds its commitment to inclu- honing the registration process to of trees on the property. volunteer, call (908) 654-1794 or sion and diversity. The mission of provide accommodations for Diane Genco will give a talk on visit westfieldhistoricalsociety.org, the Diversity Council is to foster people with disabilities. the Monarch Butterfly and main- like the organization on Facebook the continued growth of active and Aquatics — ensuring that life- taining a butterfly-friendly garden. and follow it on Instagram. compassionate individuals in or- guard and water-safety instructor In addition, visitors are invited to The mission of the Rake and Hoe der to reduce intolerance. The mis- training and certification is avail- see the fairy houses created by the Garden Club of Westfield is to edu- sion of the JCC is to educate, en- able to individuals with special Rake and Hoe Juniors and some cate its membership and the public rich and empower the community needs and providing the support to adult club members. in horticulture, floral design, na- — from generation to generation. ensure that they are successful in Families are encouraged to at- ture and wildlife. Its garden club Fritz Jonach was a dedicated hu- these programs. tend. It is recommended that at- members also work with Lyons manitarian, teacher and coach for As a winner of this award, the JCC tendees bring lawn chairs and/or Hospital, the Cerebral Palsy Millburn High School who was an received a $200 monetary grant. blankets for lawn seating. League, Mobile Meals and four active member of the Kean Univer- “We are so proud of the work we Refreshments will be served and community gardens in Westfield. sity Diversity Council. The memo- have done so far in providing staff the Rake and Hoe Garden Club The Rake and Hoe Garden Club is rial award is given to individuals, education and allowing them the Dentistry for Infants, Children will sell pollinator plants. Books a member of the Garden Club of school districts or organizations creative outlet to turn their knowl- and items of historical interest also New Jersey, which is a member of that encourage civic engagement edge into action within our com- Adolescents, and Special Needs will be available for purchase by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and work to create a culture of munity,” said Ms. Mitchell. “We the Westfield Historical Society. For more information about the “upstanders” in their community. believe that all of these communal Registration is required in or- club, visit rakeandhoegc.org. This year, the JCC partnered with efforts will build awareness, spark • New Patients Welcome the Kean University Diversity Coun- discussion and continue to foster cil to engage in a series of staff an important sense of belonging at • Laser Dentistry trainings around anti-racism, disabil- the JCC for everyone. We are com- ity history and the LGBTQ+ experi- mitted to continually putting ac- • In Office General Anesthesia ence. Following this education, Beth tions behind our words in all cor- Mitchell, the JCC’s director of in- ners of the JCC.” clusion and diversity, posed a chal- For more information about the lenge across departments called the JCC and its inclusion and diversity Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) efforts, contact Ms. Mitchell at Board Certified Department Challenge: “Turning [email protected] or (908) 889- Knowledge into Action.” The DEI 8800, extension no. 203, or access Julie Jong, D.M.D. Department Challenge was a way to jccnj.org. Board Certified take what staff had learned and put The JCC of Central New Jersey is their learning into action. a constituent agency of the Jewish Each department submitted its Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, Kelly Walk, D.D.S. own proposal and plan of action United Way of Greater Union County Board Certified with the following outcomes: and the Westfield United Fund. Fi- After School and All Day at the J nancial assistance is available for John Chang, D.D.S. — adding programming to high- membership and various programs. light different cultures and races in Board Certified order to educate students and en- Thank You for Your Photos courtesy of the Westfield Historical Society able them to make connections in SMALL WONDERS...Pictured are two of the many Fairy Houses to be found Continued Support when the Westfield Historical Society’s Reeve House gardens become the site of their own lives. 908-232-1231 “Garden Tours and Tea” with the Rake and Hoe Garden Club this Saturday, May Adult Enrichment — working of Local Journalism 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. This event will feature tours of the gardens and trees, a Fairy with NJ Relay & CapTel to provide 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield House Hunt and a Butterfly Talk. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN doubles. Johnson finished with five “Our pitching was good today too, For The Westfield Leader and The Times RBI. Limeira also went 3-for-3 with attacking the zone. Last game when Senior Marcus Johnson must have an RBI ground rule double and his Scotch Plains was definitely hitting, I eaten the right breakfast as he un- courtesy runner, Jack Conley, scored knew we had to come out first this loaded the power with a triple and a twice. Silva (2 RBI) also singled. time,” Johnson said. pair of home runs, respectively, in his Jaros (2 runs, 2 RBI) also had an RBI DiQuollo started for the 5-5 Raid- three at-bats, while teammates Ryan double. Will Gallagher singled, was ers and was charged with nine runs, Jaros, Lucca Limeira and Tony Silva hit-by-a-pitch and scored once. Jake on nine hits, while hitting a batter. He whacked one each, as the then No. 1 Carter doubled and scored twice. was relieved with one out in the sec- Cranford High School baseball team Leadoff hitter Ryan Jones was the ond inning by Alex Fazzino who bombed the Scotch Plains-Fanwood most productive Raider with a double yielded the other three runs until he Raiders, 12-1, in four-and-a-half in- and an RBI single in his three at-bats. was relieved by Zach Stagaard who nings at Memorial Field in Cranford Lucas Mackey doubled and scored finished the game. on May 11. once. Shawn Martin, Sean Kennedy Martin beat out a deep infield “Last game I struck out twice, so I and Joey DiQuollo each tapped a grounder near short with one out in had to go make an adjustment,” single and Dallas Lorenzetti received the top of the first but when he at- Johnson confessed. “Today I was the Raiders’ only walk. tempted to steal second base, Limeira, looking for a fastball and I was on Rob Salvatore started on the mound the catcher, gunned him down for the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times time today. After the triple, I hit it for the 10-1 Cougars and pitched second out. Ryan Beauregard then MAKING THE PLAY AT HOME...Blue Devil pitcher Ian Gannaway puts the tag on Raider Sean Kennedy after he attempts hard, so next at-bat I knew I had to get three scoreless innings, while yield- sizzled a difficult grounder but short- to score on a wild pitch in the first inning in Scotch Plains on May 12. The Raiders scored 3 runs in the fifth to win 4-3. a good one after that.” ing four hits, walking one and striking stop Gallagher made a great back- In the three innings that the starting out five. Ben Monahan tossed a score- hand stab and fired to first base for the MARTIN 2 RBI DOUBLE, LORENZETTI 3 HITS, HO 2 RBI lineup came to the plate, the Cougars less, hitless fourth inning and Joe third out. totaled 12 hits, which included the Carrea pitched the final inning, al- Johnson led off the Cranford first five home runs, a triple and three lowing one run on two hits. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Raiders’ Three-Run Fifth Sinks Blue Devils in Baseball Clash, 4-3 More photos at goleader.com By DAVID B. CORBIN was relieved with two outs in the sixth Chris Ho led the 8-7 Blue Devils Ballyhoo Sports For The Westfield Leader and The Times by Enzo Mizerek, who needed to offensively with a two-run single and Centerfielder Shawn Martin and throw only one pitch. an RBI single to go with a walk. shortstop Dallas Lorenzetti provided “Coach always says get ahead with Mizerek rapped a pair of singles and the offensive punch and the defensive the first pitch then we can fool the scored once. Owen Callahan went 1- finesse, while starting pitcher Matt batters the rest of the at-bats. When I for-1 with a double, scored once and Drubulis remained stable on the fall behind, I know I have to come also scored as a pinch runner when mound to earn the Scotch Plains- back, dig deep and get that next pitch Dylan Berger was hit-by-a-pitch and Fanwood High School baseball team a strike with a trustworthy defense could not return. Leo Mangiamele a 4-3, come-from-behind victory over behind me,” explained Drubulis who and Gannaway each singled. the Westfield Blue Devils in Scotch added. “I was having fun with the first The Raiders posed a threat in the Plains on May 12. pitch curveball a lot. I got it in the bottom of the first inning when Kennedy Like in their first meeting in zone a lot. When I threw it another drew a one-out walk, advanced to sec- Westfield when the Blue Devils pulled time, I said ‘do it again’ and keep ond on a failed pickoff attempt and out a 2-1 win, both starting pitchers, them off-balance the whole day.” sped to third on a wild pitch. But when Drubulis and Westfield’s Ian Lorenzetti went 3-for-3 with a he attempted to score on another wild Gannaway, were effective. Drubulis double, scored once and stole a base. pitch, he was tagged out at the plate by tossed six innings, allowing three runs Martin drilled the key two-run double Gannaway for the second out. Lorenzetti on six hits, while walking no one, in the fifth inning that catapulted the followed with a double down the hitting a batter and striking out five. 6-5 Raiders into the lead. Ryan Jones leftfield line but the next batter ground Raider Alex Smith pitched the sev- doubled, scored twice and walked out back to the mound. enth inning and allowed one hit and once. Chris Smith doubled, Sean In the Westfield second inning, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times two walks. Gannaway, who yielded Kennedy walked twice and had an Lorenzetti made a fine scoop that he CAUGHT STEALING...Cougar shortstop Will Gallagher gets the throw from catcher Lucca Limeira and puts the tag on six hits and five walks, while striking RBI, and Ryan Beauregard had an converted for the second out. Shawn Martin in the first inning at Memorial Field on May 11. The Cougars whacked five homers and won 12-1. out seven, was on the mound until he RBI sacrifice fly. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 HOBSON TWO-HITTER, 9 K’S; CALUGAY BLASTS 3-RUN HR More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports ‘Big’ Inning Zooms Blue Devils Past Cougars, 8-0, in Softball

By DAVID B. CORBIN while walking one and striking out The Cougars’ first hit was a single For The Westfield Leader and The Times one. Senior Morrigan Gardiner by Mia Markase in the second inning Junior Kalea Calugay did it again pitched the final three innings, yield- but the Blue Devils began their big by smacking her sixth home run of the ing no hits, while walking four and inning with a one-out walk to Heflin. season that was the second spark of striking out three. Aden Brooks poked a single to left- an eight-run rampage in the second Calugay also lined a single and center then Pietrewicz slashed her inning that catapulted the unbeaten leadoff hitter Allie Fernandez went 3- ground rule, RBI double down the Westfield High School softball team for-4 with an RBI and run scored. right field line. Fernandez plopped an to an 8-0 victory over the visiting Alivia Macaluso contributed a single RBI single into shallow center then Cranford Cougars on May 17. The and Cat Heflin had a two-run single, Calugay cranked her three-run homer 15-0 Blue Devils also received an- scored once and walked twice. Emma over the centerfield fence. other outstanding mound performance Pietrewicz’s big ground rule RBI “I usually put a lot of pressure on from Michaela Hobson, who tossed a double was the first spark. myself and this time I just tried to be two-hitter, while walking only one “We are all very close this season. more relaxed. That’s was all that was and striking out nine Cougars. A lot of girls starred in this game. really going through my head at that The 12-5 Cougars went on the Emma (Pietrewicz) got that huge moment. I think (it was) a fastball. mound for the first three innings with double back there. I was just follow- I’m not sure. She pitched really well freshman Sophia DeMarco, who gave ing off of her. We were following off today. She throws off-speed to me too David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times up all 11 of the Blue Devils’ hits, each other,” Calugay said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 SCOOPING THE BALL AND HEADING DOWNFIELD...Blue Devil senior attacker E.K. Brown, No. 7, is chased by Ramapo’s Lexi Wolfe during the game in Westfield on May 13. The Blue Devil defeated Ramapo, 11-7. More photos at goleader.com FLEMING 12 KEY SAVES; BROWN, KEHLER CONTROL ‘O’ Ballyhoo Sports Blue Devils’ 1st-Half Surge Tops Ramapo in Girls Lacrosse, 11-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN final five minutes kept the Ramapo we came out with the win, so that’s all For The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders at bay. that matters,” Fleming said. Senior Mia Fleming did not rest on “We had a really tough schedule Brown scored twice and added two her laurels after achieving her 300th this year. Kind of seemed like this was assists, the first one set up junior career save on May 4 against one of our easier games. First half was Addie Cummings (2 goals) with the Morristown. Instead she added an- good. We played like ourselves. Our first goal of the game with 24:23 on other stellar performance with 12 offense was pretty cohesive. We the clock. Less than two minutes later, saves in an 11-7 Westfield Blue Devil played as a unit. So did our defense. senior attacker Maggie Aslanian set victory over Ramapo at Gary Kehler Second half, we let up a little bit. It up Brown with her first goal. Three Stadium on May 13. Senior attacker hurt us a little bit to score but overall minutes later Aslanian set up sopho- Ellie Kate Brown and senior I am proud of the team,” accessed more attacker Ella McLane with her midfielder LJ Kehler not only pro- Kehler, who scored once and had a first goal. Midway through the half, vided offensive clout but also helped pair of assists. McLane, on an assist from senior control the pace of the game. “It was a good day. The defense attacker Liz Healy (goal, assist) upped The No. 12 Blue Devils jumped to really stepped up in the first half. the Blue Devils’ lead to 4-0. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a big 9-3 lead at the half but wobbled There wasn’t like many shots. We With 12:04 on the clock, the Raid- THE FIRST SPARK...Blue Devil senior Emma Pietrewicz created the first spark with a two-run ground rule double to right somewhat in the second half but key really came out as a team first half. ers scored their first goal when Lexi field that led to an eight-run second inning against the Cranford Cougars in Westfield on May 17. saves by Fleming, especially in the Second half, we dropped off a bit but CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 PROPERTY

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PUBLICATION RAIDER GIRLS SECOND, WESTFIELD 4TH IN WATCHUNG Blue Devil Boys ‘Squeak’ Past Vikings for Division Track Title Just as it was with the very close took fifth in the 1600 at 4:47.79. and Paprocki both at a height of 4-10 outcome of the Union County Relay For the Watchung girls, Raider Julia placed 4-5 in the high jump. title won by the Blue Devil boys over Jackson crossed first in the 200 with a Raiders Keira Kelly, Most, Friscia Elizabeth, the Westfield High School time of 24.42 and Raiders Bridget and Berry finished third in the 4x400 boys track & field team had an even Carter at 84-6 and Mackenzie Virgil at at 4:14.05. Blue Devil Caroline Collins closer call but survived to edge the 82-8 placed 1-2 in the discus followed finished fourth in the 1600 at 5:32.76, Union Catholic Vikings, 109-108.33, by Blue Devil Maggie McCauley at followed by Crona at 5:32.88. Most at for the Union County Conference, 78-2. Blue Devil Katie Hamilton won 30-8.5 and Katie Ramalho at 30-8 Watchung Division title at Berkeley the 800 at 2:11.68 and Raiders Grace placed 5-6 in the triple jump. Virgil Heights on May 12-13. Kennedy at 2:18.43 and Janai Berry at took fifth in the javelin with a toss of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys 2:19.22 finished 4-5. 79-8. Blue Devils Zhana Velkov at 29- placed fourth with a total of 88.33 Blue Devils Samantha Salz at 5.25 and Celia Frank at 28-7 placed 5- and in the girls division, the UC Vi- 11:20.88 and Isabel Boufarah at 6 in the shot put. kings won easily with a total of 219, 11:28.45 finished 1-2 in the 3200, For the Mountain girls, Cougars followed by the Raiders at 118, Union while Raider Gabby Crona finished Cielo Tumbokon won the long jump at 83 and Westfield at 47. Elizabeth fifth at 11:54.27. Kennedy took top with a leap of 16-10.75 and Zoe won the Mountain Division girls with honors in the 400 at 58.11, followed Hamilton placed sixth at 14-8.25. a total of 118, followed by New Provi- by Berry at 59.57. Jackson at 12.12, Hamilton at 35-3.5 and Tumbokon at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CELEBRATING AT HOME...The Cougars celebrate after Marcus Johnson hits the first of his two home runs in the gmae dence at 72 and the Cranford Cougars Corinne Lyght at 12.45 and Kennedy 33-6 placed 2-3 in the triple jump. against the Raiders. Ryan Jaros, Lucca Limeira and Tony Silva also hammered home runs in the 12-1 victory. at 67. Governor Livingston won the at 12.85 finished 2-4-6 in the 100. Tumbokon finished third in the 100 Mountain boys with a total of 124. Raiders Lauren Brenner at 8-6, Ananda hurdles at 17.03. Hamilton finished The Blue Devils boys won five Daniel and TT Singletary both at 7-0 sixth in the 100 at 13.24. individual events - 1600, 800, discus, placed 2-5-6 in the pole vault. Cougar Amanda Newport won the Cougars Bomb Raiders in Stunning Homer Derby javelin, pole vault - and the Raiders Blue Devil Macey Cullen at 1:09.24 discus with a toss of 92-10 then placed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 won the shot put. Will McGlynn and Raiders Daniel Most at 1:10.29 second in the shot put with a shove of with a long triple to deep centerfield The Cougar home run derby began After Salvatore struck out Jason crossed first in the 1600 with a time of and Emily Friscia at 1:12.37 finished 32-1. Caitlin Toy finished third in the and scored on Jaros’ looping double in the second inning but not before Trivisonno, Jones drilled a double to 4:26.44, followed by teammate Conor 3-4-5 in the 400 hurdles. Raiders 800 at 2:27.93. Breona Pizzuta placed to right that deflected off the tip of Gallagher was hit on the foot and left but Salvatore fanned the next two Daly at 4:28.42. In a very key race, Kennedy at 17-3.75, Lyght at 16-10.5 fourth in the high jump with a clear- Kennedy’s glove. Limeira laced an Carter lined a double down the batters to keep the Raiders scoreless. Charlie Stock took top honors in the and Ashley DeFrancesco at 16-6.5 ance of 4-6. Rose Deeb took fourth in RBI ground rule double that hopped leftfield line. Johnson stepped to the With Carter on in the Cougar third, 800 just edging Viking Myles placed 3-4-6 in the long jump. Raider the pole vault at 7-6. Tori Aslin at 78- over the leftfield fence. Shea Grady plate and launched a three-run homer Johnson hammered a two-run homer Plummer, 152.46 to 1:52.72. Kayla Paprocki finished fourth in the 4 and Ariel Hsu at 75-10 placed 5-6 in hit a grounder to short that Lorenzetti over the right field fence. Jaros fol- over the right-centerfield fence then Braden Stryker won the discus with 100 hurdles at 16.53. DeFrancesco the javelin. turned into a 6-4-3 double play as lowed with a homer over the leftfield Limeira got into the derby with a solo a toss of 171-3, followed by Raiders Limeira scored the third run. fence then Limeira stopped the streak blast over the leftfield fence. Rob Lerner at 134-1, Mike Banic at Kennedy slapped a leadoff single with a chopping single into left. But With such a lead, Cougar Head Coach 125-4 and Tom Schmidt at 116-5. Union County Senior 50+ in the Raider second then after Silva dug in and blasted a two-run Dennis McCaffery rested some of his Matt Shinners at 148-0, Owen Paul at Salvatore struck out Stefon Johnson, homer over the leftfield fence to make starters. Monahan retired all three Raid- 131-4 and Mason Marino at 113-6 Gallagher scooped Mackey’s the score 9-0. ers he faced in the fourth then in the placed 1-2-4 in the javelin and Max Softball League Results: grounder and returned the favor with In the Raider third, DiQuollo rico- Cougar fourth, Zach Carter, Garrett Owens won the pole vault with a a 6-4-3 double play of his own. cheted a single off the pitcher’s glove. Lynch and Lukas Ruby all received height of 11-0, followed by Raider 50+ A DIVISION: played three positions and flashed the walks to load the bases with two outs Matteo Pentlicky at 9-0. TEAM W L leather at all three and Dave Eckert Jun’s Pro Services 5 1 was shooting lasers and made a shoe- but Stagaard struck out the next batter. Banic won the shot put with a shove Deegan Roofing 4 1 Cougars Clip R.P. Panthers, 11-1; The Raiders scored their run in the of 47-65, followed by Lerner at 47-2.5 Douglas VW 3 2 string catch in right field to end a fifth when Mackey slashed a double and Blue Devil Andrew Miller at 45-3. Phenomenal Boyz 3 4 threat in the fourth. For Futon, Sergio Brita had 3 hits (3B), while Pete ALJ Crusaders, 11-0, in Softball over first and scored on Jones’ single Raiders Kenny Agwu at 58.8 and An- 50+ B DIVISION: thony McDonald at 59.19 finished 2- Corvelli, John Miller and Anthony The Cranford High School softball Manfra singled, walked once and to center. TEAM W L “We were definitely waiting for a 3 in the 400 hurdles Blue Devil Rob Linwood Tap House 4 1 Muzzicato each had 2 hits. team plated five runs in the bottom of scored twice. Gardiner singled and McIntyre finished fifth at 1:00.42 and Contact Lens & Vision 6 2 Suspenders 18, Garwood Metal 3 the fifth inning to finalize an 11-1 scored once. Markase singled and game like this because we are defi- nitely an aggressive team and one Raider Tommy Rodriguez finished Rocky’s Bar & Grill 4 2 Good pitching, fielding and pound- victory over the Roselle Park Pan- scored twice. Pachkowski singled, All Pipes Plumbing 4 3 ing out 25 hits lifted Suspenders to through nine all can hit, so I knew we sixth at 1:01.52. Raider Akin Cranford VFW 3 3 thers in Cranford on May 11. Morrigan walked, scored once and stole a base. Akinwunmi placed second in the triple victory. Brad Steele, Angelo Puerari, Gardiner tossed a one hitter (Miranda DeLong singled walked and scored were going to come out today swing- Sonia’s BCE 0 5 ing the bats,” Johnson concluded. jump with a distance of 40-11.5 and FutoWorld 0 6 Gregg Herzfeld and Joe Kilburg led Tavaras), while walking three and once. Shannon Lancellotti singled Kyle Robinson placed fourth at 40-3. the way for the victors while the rest striking out eight. On May 14, the twice, while Giana Frino and Maria Sc Pl-Fanwood 000 01 1 50+ C DIVISION: of the lineup pitched in with 2 hits Cranford 363 0x 12 Blue Devil Avery Keith crossed sec- TEAM W L Cougars shut out the AL Johnson Cru- Dante each singled for the Crusaders. ond in the 3200 at 9:53.04. Agwu at Garwood Metal 3 3 each. Five Metal Makers had two hits saders, 11-0, in five innings. 15.33 and McDonald at 16.02 finished Linda’s Driftwood Bar & Grill 3 3 apiece. Against the Panthers, Liz 3-4 in the 110 hurdles. Blue Devil Joe Suspenders 3 3 Deegan 17, Phenomenal Boyz 7 McCaffery tripled, scored once and St. Bart’s Men’s Oldtimers Pierro at 22.81 and Agwu at 22.93 AJ Jersey 1 7 Stifling pitching from Peter had two RBI for the Cougars. Sophia finished 3-4 in the 200. Blue Devils All Pipes 19, AJ Jersey 4 Appolito, aided by some stellar de- DeMarco doubled, singled and scored Charles Garrettson at 52.1 and Justin Sparked by home runs from Chris fensive plays by Charlie Collins, twice. Giulia Olear singled, scored Softball League Results: Colby at 52,19 finished 3-4 in the 400. Morrison, Vinnie Rappa and Al Dente, Nelson Santiago, Tom Baldowski and once and had an RBI. Emma Grace Garrettson at 11.52 and Colby at 11.79 and the superior pitching of Mario Nick Russo, guided the Roofers for a Pachkowski singled twice, scored St. Sebastian 3, St. Francis 2 St. Wolfgang11, St. George 7 finished 5-6 in the 100. Blue Devils Jim Fastiggi, the Plumbers rolled to vic- “W”. Hitting stars for Deegan were once and had two RBI. Ava Manfra In the season-opening game, Dea- After trading runs over the first four Gildea, Stock, Pierro and McIntyre fin- tory. Collins, Russo and Kevin Spellman singled, scored twice and had an RBI. con Jack offered a pre-game prayer, innings, St. Wolfgang pulled away in ished fourth in the 4x400 at 3:34.35. Contact Lens 21, Sonia’s BCE 20 who each had three hits. Gardiner singled, scored once and and St. Bart’s Hall of Fame inductee the late innings to secure a victory over For the Mountain Division boys, Sonia’s scored 9 in the bottom of Jun’s Pro 17, Douglas VW 12 had an RBI. Emma Ingraham singled John “Brooks” Chupko threw out the St. George. The Wolfies unloaded for Cougars Matt Maggio took first in the the 7th. Vance Barfield (3 HR) and Jun’s came from behind in the and scored once. Mia Markase was first pitch to kick off St. Bart’s 2021 20 hits in the game, including multi-hit 200 at 22.59, Sam Beck won the 3200 Tim Walsh were both perfect with 4 fourth. For Jun’s, Nick Mennona (per- hit-by-a-pitch, scored once and had season at Brookside Park. Pitching games from Vru “Boomer” at 10:28.68 and Griffin Dowd won hits, while Pablo Olivares and Tommy fect at the plate), Tom Ulichny (4-for- an RBI. Maddie DeLong stole a base was strong on both sides. St. Sebastian’s Baboomian, Rei Santiago, Geoff the 400 at 51.06. Maggio finished DiLonardo added 3 hits each, and 5), John Segledi (massive HR, game- and scored once. Glenn “Gangster” Gang limited the Dickstein, Gary Leichtling, Matt second in the 100 at 11.39 and sixth in Neil Kaufman blasted a triple. Great ending diving catch in left). Pete DeMarco was on the mound against Frannies 10 hits and two runs over Marino and Tony “Pineapple Pizza” the long jump with a leap of 18- up the middle defense continues to Matarazzo played a solid second base, the Crusaders and recorded only one seven innings, while Harold “Hop” Perconte. Dan Royalso smacked a two 10.25. John Attebury finished third in define Contact Lens, provided by ranging deep and making accurate walk, while striking out two batters. Hopler was equally sharp on the mound run HR for St. Wolfgang. St. George’s the 400 hurdles at 1:02.42 and Beck Mike Ramirez and Tommy throws to Bruce Evans (3-for-4) who She also held a big stick going 2-for- for St. Francis. Andrew Smyth and offense was paced by Walt Patrylo DiLonardo. For Sonia’s, Benny Elliot was steady at first. Rob Stratton was 3 with four RBI and a run scored. Kevin Coupe each racked up multiple (HR, 2RBI), Gus Alvarez, Mike Pioneers Oust Cougars (3H, 3B), Kenny Zeidner (2H), Al 4-for-4. Mike Shriner and Billy Buteau McCaffery singled, walked once and hits for St Sebastian. Frank Samuelian Surburg (3 RBI), Paul Bifani and Lou Colon (2-2B), Mark Roll (2H) and each had 3 hits for Douglas. scored twice. Ingraham packed some and Tom “Fozzy” Fazio each collected Blau, who each had multiple hits In UCT Lacrosse, 15-11 Fred Marchev (3H, HR) led the at- Linwood Tap House 25, Contact 12 clout with a double and four RBI. multiple hits for St Francis. St. Ignatius 18, St. Vincent 6 The hosting New Providence Pio- tack. Elliot, Zeidner and Roll also The Tapsters amassed 30 hits be- The Iggy Boys came to play for neers ousted the Cranford Cougars, excelled in the field. hind the steady pitching of Dave PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE rookie captain Bob McGuinessas. St. 15-11, in the first round of the Union Phenom Boyz 25, Cranford VFW 13 Dudas. Contributing offensively were BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Ignatius rolled to an easy victory over County Tournament on May 15. Tom Klein, Juan Moreno and Dan Kevin Robinson (3H, 2-2B), Brian ORDINANCE NO. 21-09 St. Vincent. St. Ignatius collected a Reagan Wawzycki led the 6-6 Pio- Ravetier paced the Cranford hitting Latham (4H, HR), Ron Patterson staggering 35 hits, including multi- neers with five goals and an assist, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 30, attack with 3 hits each. Jerry Veglia, (4H), Mark Grossman (2HR, 2B), ENTITLED “PERSONNEL POLICES” OF THE BOROUGH CODE OF THE hit games from Luis Fraguas (5-5, while Grace Kelly had three goals Chris Kaminksi, Jeff Nicholls and Slope Rzewuski (2-2B), Steve BOROUGH OF GARWOOD” 3RBI), “Slick” Rick Cintron (5-5, and two assists, Cara Lawton had Dave Pringle added 2 hits apiece. Bill D’Amato (5-for-5, HR), Richard BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Garwood as follows: 2RBI), Joe Oporto, Pete Chemidlin, three goals and an assist, and Callista Hinkle made a bid for a home run, but Sergent (HR), Dave Dudas (3H) and Joe DiBernardo, Rick Wustefeld, Slabaugh netted three goals. SECTION 1. Chapter 30 (Personnel Polices), Section 30-3; Vacation Leave, Section came up a few feet short, settling for Shawn Smith and Bill Sharkey each B.(1)(b); of the Code of the Borough of Garwood is hereby amended to read as follows: Gerry Russo, Rich Reich and Bryan Delaney Bertrand netted three goals a long sacrifice fly. with 2 hits. Mike Ramirez, Neil Munoz. St. Vincent totaled 15 hits. and three assists for the 7-4 Cougars. § 30-3. Vacation leave. Garwood Metal 26, Linda’s 2 19 Kaufmann and Vance Barfield led the A. The subject of this section is vacation leave. Bryan Healy (3 RBI), Ed Fernandez, Clare Roussey had three goals. Shea Trailing 16-6 in the bottom of the CLV attack with Scotty Cohen and B. Statement of policy: Kevin Morris, Daryl Palmieri, “Tiny” Matheson and Kristina Lynch each third, the Metal Makers scored 10 Dave Rothenberg adding 2 hits apiece. (1) Employees hired on or after January 1, 1998, and June 1, 2019. Villegas and captain Keith Karyczak netted two goals. Karena Andreassen runs to tie the score then pulled away Rocky’s Bar 15, Cranford VFW 11 (b) All non-bargaining-unit full-time employees excluding civilian police dispatchers each had multi-hit games for St. had a goal and two assists. Sylvie HIRED ON OR AFTER JUNE 1, 2019, shall accrue vacation time on the basis of the with 10 runs the next two innings. The The Rocky’s Bar & Grill team was following schedule: Vincent. Fernandez had an assist. Goalkeeper Metal Benders were led by Don led by Matt Walsh and Dave St. Anthony 5, St. Joseph 2 Serena Barra made five saves. Calendar Year of Employment Vacation Days Earned Montefusco and Rocky Pencinger Grandmaison (3 hits, including 2B First year hired prior to 6/30 6 days first year Hits were scarce at Jerseyland Park with 3 hits apiece. Montefusco and and 3B), John Rachko, Mike Valicky, First year hired after 7/1 and prior to 11/1 3 days first year on Friday evening when two league Union County Sr. 70+ Paul Falzarano flashed some leather, Dave Martorano, Jerry Isolda and First year hired after 11/1 1 day first year veterans squared off in a pitcher’s making some nice plays in the out- Todd O’Reilly (2 hits each). Jerry Second through 5th year 10 days per year duel. John “Vegs” Veglia toed the Softball Standings: Sixth through 10th year 13 days per year field. Veglia led the way for Cranford with Eleventh through 15th year 16 days per year rubber for St. Anthony and limited a Jun’s Pro 17, FutonWorld 2 3 hits. John Fiore, Tom Klein, Chris powerful St. Joe’s offense to a hand- 70+ DIVISION: Sixteenth through 20th year 19 days per year TEAM W L For Jun’s, Tom Ulichny (tough out- Kaminski, Dan Ravetier, John Twenty-first and over 22 days per year ful to hits. Veteran Frank Chupko was Yellow 2 0 field catches) and Pete Costello (3- Rubinetti and Bob Ghiretti added two SECTION 2. Chapter 30 (Personnel Polices), Section 30-8; Bereavement leave, sharp on the mound for the Joeys. Blue 1 1 for-3, monster HR), Walt Patrylo hits each. Section B.(2); of the Code of the Borough of Garwood is hereby amended to read as With the game knotted at two in the Red 1 1 follows: third inning, Joe “Silver Fox” McEvoy Green 0 2 § 30-8. Bereavement Leave collected a hit to start a rally. A couple Red 17, Blue 14 Union County Senior 60+ B. Statement of policy: batters later, Ross Alpert slugged a Blue 23, Red 22 (2) A regular full-time or regular part-time employee who has a member of his/ her immediate family taken by death will be granted four (4) working days of leave with three-run HR in what turned out to be Yellow 14, Green 4 pay within the period of thirty (30) days from the date of death. the last runs scored in this snooze fest. Yellow 11, Green 6 Softball League Results: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any section, paragraph, subsection, clause or PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by the courts to be invalid, such adjudication 60+ A DIVISION: Wilson (4 hits each), Dennis Watson, shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provisions so adjudi- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TEAM W L Tom Baldowski, Tim Walsh and Joe cated, and the remainder of the Ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective; and DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Renda Roads 6 0 Massimino (3 hits each). Watson, 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the Linwood II 5 1 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Walsh and Felix Velez were defen- provisions of this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict; and Liberty Lighting Group 4 2 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under Linwood TapHouse 2 2 4 sive standouts. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 05/27/21, downloaded, and Cranford VFW 0 6 Awnings Galore 21 DeBellis 6 publication in accordance with applicable law. publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New A 28 hit outburst, propelled by 3 hit Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 60+ B DIVISION: NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY contributions by Paul Newton, Rich 08625; for: TEAM W L Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 21-09 was introduced and passed on first Route 22 / Route 82 / Garden State Parkway Interchange, Contract No. Kenilworth VFW 5 1 Traub (3B), Bruce Crawford (2-2B), reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County 055058002, Grading, Paving and Structures, Union Township, Union County; Awnings Galore 5 1 Carmine Priore and John Campanella, of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 13th DAY OF MAY 2021, and that Ordinance 100% State Funded; UPC NO: 058002; DP No: 21113 Yogi’s Boys 2 4 allowed Awnings Galore to seize the No. 21-09, will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting of said Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. NJ Governmental Services 1 5 win. DeBellis scored 6 runs in the 4th Borough Council to be held VIA VIRTUAL MEETING, on the 27th DAY OF MAY 2021, 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. DeBellis Associates 0 6 at 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be heard, at which time and place Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and inning. Also contributing 2 hits apiece all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. Kenilworth VFW 18, NJ Gov. Ser- for Awnings were Danny Mendoza, concerning the same. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, vices 3 Rich Polonitza, Frank Green, Ozzie In response to the COVID-19 emergency, pursuant to Governor Murphy’s 2020 NJ Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Contributing for VFW - Carey Executive Orders Nos. 103, 107, et seq., and per the corresponding guidelines issued by tors prior to contract award or authorization. Osborn and Johnnie Jordan. the N.J.D.C.A. Division of Local Government Services, the meeting will be conducted Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Durrett, Bill Vanderstreet (2 triples, Liberty 15, Cranford VFW 14 virtually, via RingCentral, and the meeting is accessible to the public at the below login: Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- 4RBI) and Tom DeRocco with 3 hits Don Miller (4-for-4, 3B, 3 RBI), Join from laptop/PC/desktop/cell phone: ance at the time of bid. apiece; Chris Kaminski (HR, another Jeff Maglietta (2 hits, 3B), Dave https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6432970558 Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid over fence HR “Single”, 3 RBI at Alternatively, you may dial in to hear/participate at audio dial-in: Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, Woodruff (HR, 2B, 2 runs, 2 RBI) for Telephone: Dial: +1 (646) 357-3664, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans Tremley), Bob D’Meo (3 RBI). Cranford VFW. Kevin Carroll had a Meeting ID: 643 297 0558 and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly George Brokaw and Rich Kovach held pair of doubles, scored twice, and During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting the text of the payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected the Service in check with fine com- drove in three runs. Gerard full ordinance will be available to the general public on the Borough’s website (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the bined pitching. (www.garwood.org). following locations: McDermott and brother Brian had ATTEST: 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West Renda Roads 29, Yogi’s Boys 10 doubles and drove in 2 runs each. Christina Ariemma Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Leading Renda were Tom Straniero, Cranford scored the last 6 runs of the Municipal Clerk 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 Bernie Maguire, Joe DiFabio and Rick game in the top of the seventh. 1 T - 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $118.32 3 T - 05/06/21, 05/13/21 & 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $171.36 A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 20, 2021 Page 11 Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES 7-11 Central Ave 7-11 Garwood 7-11 Mountainside 7-11 Westfield Baron's Drug Store Fresh Mart 800 Central Ave. (Leader) 309 North Ave. (Leader) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 1200 South Ave., W. (Leader/Times) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 1928 Westfield Ave. (Leader/Times) King's Supermarket Krauszer's Kwick Mart Food Store Mountain Deli Shoprite Supermarket Westfield Mini Mart Westfield Tobacco & News 300 South Ave. (Leader) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) 190 South Ave. (Times) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 563 North Ave. (Leader) 301 South Ave., W. (Leader) 108 Elm St. (Leader) Raiders’ Three-Run 5th Sinks Blue Devil Nine, 4-3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Gannaway yanked a single past first Blue Devils went down in order in the “I saw it right behind second, so I but Martin hauled in Jake fourth then Gannaway struck out three knew I had to make a 100 percent Bencivenga’s fly ball to center for the of the four batters he faced in the effort to try to get that and give it my third out. In the SPF second, Chris Raider fourth. everything,” Martin explained. Smith hooked a one-out double into The Blue Devils stretched their lead Some fans were yelling that he ac- leftfield but Gannaway escaped harm to 3-1 in the fifth. Callahan drilled a tually caught the ball barehanded. by getting Lucas Mackey to ground leadoff double down the third baseline But Martin set the records straight, out and Stefon Johnson to strike out. and later scored on Ho’s dinking RBI “I did not catch it with my bare hand. Westfield broke into the scoring single. But the Raiders’ big inning I caught it in my glove.” column with a pair of runs in the third. came next. Jones and Kennedy drew Alex Smith stepped on the mound Berger took a fastball to the ankle and respective one-out free passes and in the seventh and got the first batter was replaced by Callahan. Mizerek Lorenzetti tapped a short single to to fly out to leftfield. Callahan walked lined a single to left. Matt Melao left, loading the bases. Beauregard and Mizerek hacked a chopping single reached first on an error by the second lofted his RBI sac fly to center then into right. After Melao flied out to baseman. Ho lined his two-run single Martin sizzled his two-run double to left, Ho walked to load the bases then to left-center. Melao then got caught center to give the Raiders a 4-3 lead. Mangiamele skyrocketed a high fly in a rundown and was tagged out by “It felt good getting those two runs that Lorenzetti caught in shallow Kennedy the third baseman. today. I know we needed that. It had a leftfield for the final out. Mangiamele scribbled a single past huge impact on the game to take the Drubulis had to endure the pressure third but Lorenzetti prevented further lead,” Martin said. of trailing nearly the entire game but scoring with another fine scoop. The Blue Devils attempted to re- he prevailed. “I was a little nervous Jones slashed a one-out double in taliate in the sixth but Martin’s spec- but I knew I had a trustworthy team the Raider third inning, slipped to tacular chest-diving snag of behind me and could get the job done. third on a pitch in the dirt and scored Bencivenga’s sinking fly ball ended I got on myself for hitting the batter on Kennedy’s groundout to short. The the inning. but I knew I couldn’t keep that on my David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times mind,” he said. WORING HER WAY AROUND...Blue Devil senior midfielder LJ Kehler, No. 19, works her way around Ramapo defender Beating Westfield after losing a Kaitlin Pani, No. 14, at Gary Kehler Stadium on May 13. tough one to them on May 3 was comforting. “We improved a lot since that last game. We did a lot of hitting. We Blue Devils’ 1st-Half Surge Tops Ramapo Laxers played competitive baseball today,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Martin said. Wolfe (4 goals, assist) scored on a takeaways. Ramapo got possession and Fleming The Union County Tournament free position shot. But Kehler got a “I think Brooke Scheuermann (se- made a great intercept to turn the ball (UCT) would begin just three days free position shot one minute later nior defender) did a really good job back up field. With 1:50 remaining, later and the Raiders received the and made good on it. After Ramapo’s on defense. She got every single Fleming guessed correctly on another fifth seed. Interestingly, due to the Emily Viggiano stuffed the net to make ground ball. Maggie (Aslanian) did a free position then with 32 seconds on COVID situation last year, the Raid- the score 5-2, Kehler assisted fresh- good job looking for the open player. the clock, Fleming did it again. ers were the last team to win the UCT man middie Sofia Della Rocco with She really hustled going to the goal. “I think the free positions should be when they shut out AL Johnson, 4-0, 3:08 remaining. Wolfe netted her sec- Lily Dickerson did well on the draw a free goal, so if I make that save, I am on May 15, 2019. ond goal then Brown scored on a free circle as well as Sofia Della Rocco. I really impressed with my play when I “I am definitely looking forward to position. Now taking the draws, think they are both really strong draw do make that save. I really try to focus it. We are definitely happy actually Brown won the control that would people. They are aggressive. I am on the ball and zone out well what’s having a tournament and going to lead to Cummings’ second goal. Then really proud of them,” Brown ex- going on because sometimes the de- counties,” Martin said. with 13 seconds left in the half, Kehler pressed. fenders are passing and it gets a little David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Drubulis added, “I definitely love assisted sophomore middie Lily Ramapo’s Lauren DeLeo scored hectic. I zone in on the ball, get ready CAUGHT IN A RUNDOWN...Blue Devil Matt Melao gets tagged out by Raider playing with the guys and I can’t wait Dickerson on her goal. within the first four minutes of the for the shot and hope for the best,” Sean Kennedy in the third inning after getting caught in a rundown. to get ready for counties.” Another asset the Blue Devils en- second half but McLane set up Healy Fleming explained. Westfield 002 010 0 4 joyed in the first half was their a minute later. Wolfe scored her third “EK did so well on the draw today. Sc Pl-Fanwood 001 030 x 3 defense’s ability to gain a number of goal with 16:54 on the clock. Mo- I usually take the draws but when I’m Local High School Sport Shorts: ments later Fleming would make a not doing it as well as I should be, she big save on a pointblank shot. Senior takes over for me and she did such a Blue Devil Nine Rap Minutemen, 9-4; midfielder Maddie Sullivan scored good job. Mia kept us in the game Blue Devils Blank Cougars, 8-0 on a free position to up Westfield’s today as always. So good! Our de- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 lead to 11-5. fense lacked a little bit in the second Burn Linden, 3-1, in UCT 1st Round but she pitched the pitch that I like to at first. Ramapo was awarded two straight half and even though she had the sun Jadon Edwards thumped a two-run 6-10 Minutemen. Adrian Lunar hit,” Calugay recalled. On May 10, Calugay blasted a pair free positions and made good on both in her eyes, she kept it on and she kind triple, walked, was hit-by-a-pitch and singled and had an RBI. Nolan After a groundout to third, Hobson of very convincing homers in a 9-5 with Wolfe nailing her fourth goal and of saved us,” Kehler pointed out. scored twice, and Chris Ho doubled Vasquez singled and scored once. punched a single to center and Molly victory over the hosting Cougars. DeLeo firing in her second goal with Ramapo 3 4 7 twice, singled and scored twice as the Yoldan Fernandez singled, walked and Stogner got aboard thanks to an errant “I just saw the ball and hit it. I don’t 5:00 remaining. Thirty seconds later, Westfield 9 2 11 throw by the shortstop. Grace Loder really think about getting a home run Westfield High School baseball team scored once. Angel Deaza walked and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE rattled the Elizabeth Minutemen, 9-4, scored once. Jacob Duran walked tapped a very short and low popup in because usually it doesn’t happen if you in Westfield on May 14. On May 15, twice and scored once. front of home plate that just tipped off press yourself to get one. I just think a NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the diving catcher’s glove as a run single is good enough and home runs DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES the fifth-seeded Blue Devils used The 10-7 Blue Devils were unable 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 mirrors and a strong pitching perfor- to get a hit against Linden pitcher Dan scored. Heflin then slashed her two- happen,” Calugay explained. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 mance by Ho to oust Linden, 3-1, in Ciprian, who walked three, hit a batter run single to right-center. Looking way back to 2019 when Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under the first round of the Union County and struck out nine. Ho allowed three The Blue Devils threatened again Calugay was a member of the team N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 05/27/21, downloaded, and in the third inning with one out. that was the top seed in the Union publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Tournament in Westfield. hits, two walks and a hit batter, while Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Against Elizabeth, Ian Gannaway striking out 12 Tigers. Gannaway and Fernandez beat out an infield single County Tournament and despite beat- 08625; for: doubled, singled and had three RBI. Bencivenga both walked and scored and Calugay singled to center. ing Roselle Park twice during the Re-Advertisement Maintenance Pavement Markings Contract, North - 2021, Jake Bencivenga singled twice, stole once, Mike McKenna scored once and Macaluso looped a ball that caused regular season, they were stunned 7- Various Locations, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and the centerfielder to attempt a diving 1 by the Panthers for the title. Warren (Including and North of Route 57) Counties; 100% State; DP No: 21457 two bases, scored once and had an Mizerek walked and stole two bases. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. RBI. Leo Mangiamele doubled, Ciprian had two hits and scored once snag. But the ball popped out of her “All of us agree that we can not get 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. scored once, walked once and had an for the Tigers and Andrew Plummer glove causing confusion that resulted too ahead of ourselves because that’s Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and RBI. Matt Melao singled twice, stole had an RBI single. in a force out at third. The Cougars what happened my freshman year. We Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. escaped the inning when right fielder are just taking it one day at a time. We Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, a base, scored once and had an RBI. Elizabeth 012 100 0 4 Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Charlie Beurer was hit-by-a-pitch and Westfield 112 401 x 9 Maddy DeLong made a spectacular are playing Rahway Wednesday, so we tors prior to contract award or authorization. diving grab of Hobson’s liner. are really focusing on that game first scored once. Enzo Mizerek singled. Linden 000 001 0 1 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Julian Montez started on the mound Westfield 010 020 x 3 The Cougars’ only threat came in before we think about the champion- Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- the fifth. Hobson struck out the first ship or anything. We are just playing ance at the time of bid. for Westfield and yielded two hits and Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid four walks, while striking out one. Kent Place Laxers Oust two batters then walked Emma Grace within ourselves,” Calugay answered. Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, Winning pitcher Chris Iacoponi tossed Pachkowski. Emma Ingraham singled Cranford 000 000 0 0 follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans three innings, allowing two hits and a Raiders in UCT, 7-5 but DeLong’s bunt resulted in a putout Westfield 080 000 x 8 and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly The Kent Place girls lacrosse team payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected walk, while striking out four. Dylan (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the Berger pitched one inning, allowing ousted Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the following locations: one hit, while fanning one batter. quarterfinal round of the Union 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West Jon Rosado doubled, singled, County Tournament on May 17. Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 swiped a base and had an RBI for the Hailey Kinard scored twice, while 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 Trish Gillen, Elle Priesing and Isabella 3 T - 05/06/21, 05/13/21 & 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $171.36 Raider Laxers Knock DiLollo each scored once and Carly PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Walker, Kathryn Power and Francesca BOROUGH OF FANWOOD tion 3 of this bond ordinance (the “Im- Cougar Boys, 12-4 DiLollo each added an assist. UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY provements”) are hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Borough as general Mikey Klopfer netted four goals NOTICE OF PENDING improvements. For the said Improvements and Jake Monroy stuffed in three and Cougars Top Union BOND ORDINANCE there is hereby appropriated the amount of added a pair of assists as the Scotch The Bond Ordinance published here- $800,000, such sum includes the sum of In Baseball Clash, 3-1 with was introduced and passed upon first (a) $400,000 expected to be received as a Plains-Fanwood boys lacrosse team grant from the New Jersey Department of defeated the hosting Cranford Cou- reading at a meeting of the Borough Coun- The Cranford Cougars scored all cil of the Borough of Fanwood, New Jer- Transportation; (b) $40,000 expected to gars, 12-4, on May 13. Chase Alber three of their runs in the bottom of the sey, held on May 17, 2021. It will be further be received as a grant from the County of scored twice and had three assists for fifth inning to overcome and get even considered for final passage after public Union (collectively, the “Grants”) (c) hearing thereon at a meeting of said Bor- $20,000 as the down payment (the “Down the Raiders. Sandro Frias had three with the Union Farmers, 3-1, in Payment”) required by the Local Bond assists, while Alex Werkheiser, Brian ough Council to be held at the Municipal Cranford on May 15. Jake Carter Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, in said Law of the State of New Jersey, constitut- Roessle and Giovanni Marino each singled, walked and scored once and Borough on June 21, 2021 at 7:00 o’clock ing Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New scored once and Joe Kowalczyk had stole a base. Will Gallagher singled p.m. and during the week prior to and up to Jersey Statutes, as amended and supple- and including the date of such meeting, mented (the “Local Bond Law”). The Down two assists. Goalkeeper Sam Oross and scored once. Ryan Jaros rapped Payment is now available by virtue of pro- recorded six saves. copies of said Bond Ordinance will be an RBI double. Shea Grady singled David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times made available at the Clerk’s Office to the visions in one or more previously adopted Andrew Curren scored twice for and swiped a base. Shane Van Dam NICE PLAY FOR THE PUTOUT...Cougar first baseman Morrigan Gardiner members of the general public who shall budgets for down payments for capital the 6-4 Cougars, while Adam Kutzer singled and winning pitcher Rob gets the toss in time from Emma Grace Pachkowski to get Molly Stogner. request the same. improvement purposes.” and Jake Andreassen each scored Salvatore allowed five hits and a walk, KATHLEEN HOLMES (b) The Ordinance is hereby further PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH CLERK amended by deleting the reference of once. Jake Icklan, Nate Caldwell and while striking out eight Farmers who $800,000 for the appropriation and esti- James Kosty each had an assist. Goal- handed the Cougars their only loss SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION ORDINANCE 2021-12-S mated cost and substituting in lieu therefor keeper Matt Coates made 20 saves. earlier in the season. Losing pitcher JULY 2021 – JUNE 2022 BOND ORDINANCE AMEND- $840,000. ANNUAL NOTICE OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS(N.J.S.A. 10:4-8d) ING BOND ORDINANCE NUM- Section 3. The capital budget of the Sc Pl-Fanwood 5 2 2 3 12 Aiden Baiardi struck out seven and Borough is hereby amended to conform ALL MEETINGS HELD AT: BER 20-05-S FINALLY Cranford 2 0 1 1 4 walked two Cougars. with the provisions of this ordinance to the Administration Building ADOPTED BY THE BOR- extent of any inconsistency herewith. The 512 Cedar Street OUGH COUNCIL OF THE resolutions in the form promulgated by the Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY ON MARCH 16, Local Finance Board showing full detail of The Board will meet at 7:30 P.M. to recess into executive session and will return to the 2020 the amended capital budget and capital public meeting at 8:00 p.m. at which time action may be taken. program as approved by the Director of the BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH Division of Local Government Services is OPEN AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR PUBLIC MEETINGS COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF on file with the Clerk and is available there No July Meetings FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, for public inspection. NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of Section 4. This Section 4 constitutes a No August Open Agenda Meeting Thursday, August 26, 2021 all the members thereof affirmatively con- declaration of official intent under Trea- Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Wednesday, September 29, 2021 curring), AS FOLLOWS: sury Regulation Section 1.150-2. The Thursday, October 14, 2021 Thursday, October 28, 2021 Section 1. The Bond Ordinance of the Borough reasonably expects to pay ex- Thursday, November 11, 2021 Thursday, November 18, 2021 Borough Council of the Borough of penditures with respect to the Improve- No December Open Agenda Meeting Thursday, December 16, 2021 Fanwood, in the County of Union, New ments prior to the date that the Borough No January Open Agenda Meeting Thursday, January 20, 2022 Jersey (the “Borough”) entitled “Bond Or- incurs debt obligations under this Bond Thursday, February 10, 2022 Thursday, February 24, 2022 dinance Providing An Appropriation Of Ordinance. The Borough reasonably ex- Thursday, March 10, 2022 Thursday, March 24, 2022 $800,000 For Road Improvements (Gen- pects to reimburse such expenditures with No April Open Agenda Meeting Thursday, April 28, 2022 eral Capital) For And By The Borough Of the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Thursday, May 19, 2022 Fanwood In The County Of Union, New Borough under this Bond Ordinance. The Thursday, June 2, 2022 Thursday, June 23, 2022 Jersey And, Authorizing The Issuance Of maximum principal amount of debt ex- Special Meetings $380,000 Bonds Or Notes Of The Borough pected to be issued for payment of the For Financing Part Of The Appropriation” costs of the Improvements is $380,000. 2022 Annual Organization Meeting - Thursday, January 6 – 7:30 p.m. – Administra- finally adopted on March 16, 2020 (the Section 5. All other provisions of the tion Bldg. “Ordinance”) is hereby incorporated by Ordinance shall remain unchanged. Staff Recognition: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 3:30 p.m. – Evergreen, New Gym reference in its entirety. Section 6. This amendatory bond ordi- Student Recognition: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 7:30 p.m. – Administration Bldg. Section 2. (a) Section 1 of the Ordi- nance shall take effect twenty days after Photo courtesy of Lynne Ainge On occasion, the Board will meet in public from 7:00-7:30 p.m. for student or staff nance is hereby amended in its entirety as the first publication thereof after final adop- MAKING A DIFFERENCE...Blue Devil Sebastian Wroe returned to first singles recognitions. No actions will be taken during these times. follows: tion as provided by Local Bond Law. “The improvements described in Sec- and helped balance out his team in a 3-2 victory over Summit on May 17. 1 T - 05/20/21, The Times Fee: $59.16 1 T - 05/20/21, The Times Fee: $95.88 Page 12 Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD one claiming to be from their bank. Over Monday, May 10, a resident of the the course of the next few days they were 500 block of Birch Avenue reported POLICE BLOTTER instructed to purchase gift cards and pro- CLASSIFIEDS being a victim of identity theft and fraud. Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter vide the caller with the routing numbers The victim stated that one or more un- so the money could be deposited into a Place a Classified Ad online at www.goleader.com/form/classified known suspects used her identity and Call 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] “safe” account. The victim sent several filed an unemployment claim with the thousand dollars before their actual bank THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD ESTATE & GARAGE SALE New Jersey Department of Labor. She not stolen. The victim purchased eBay cards and pro- informed them they were being scammed. was alerted to this fraudulent activity Tuesday, May 11, a resident of the 800 vided them to the suspects for payment. The matter is under investigation. TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE Friday, May 21 & after receiving a notification from the block of West North Avenue stated that When the victim arrived to get the rental Sunday, May 16, a resident of Spruce Saturday, June 12th Saturday, May 22 New Jersey Department of Labor. The she observed a person stopped near their car, there was no reservation and the vic- Mill Lane reported that someone had & Sunday, June 13th 9AM to 3PM victim suffered no monetary loss as a residence. The person appeared to be tak- tim realized they had been scammed. The fraudulently applied for unemployment 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 867 Bradford Ave. result of this fraudulent claim. ing images or video of the area. The resi- matter is under investigation. benefits in their name. The matter is un- Rain or Shine Westfield, NJ Monday, May 10, Michael R. Young, dent thought it was even more suspicious Friday, May 14, Dario A. Torres, 23, of der investigation. 48, of Newark was arrested on the strength because package deliveries to homes in the Plainfield was arrested on an active war- Sunday, May 16, a resident of Cooper For Shoppers: A list of Taylor King Silk Sofa, oriental rugs, of an outstanding criminal warrant out of area had taken place at the same time. The rant out of Plainfield during a motor Road reported fraudulent activity on a participating households will be dining room table, china closet, Newark Municipal Court in the amount resident stated that the same person then vehicle stop. Torres was transported to Crypto currency account. The matter is available at Borough Hall, 403 Macy’s Modern Concepts 6 piece of $125. This arrest was made pursuant to returned to the area later and engaged in police headquarters and processed. under investigation. South Avenue, and at Sectional w/chaise, Body Solid 5 a motor vehicle stop and an investigation the same behavior. An officer responded Saturday, May 15, a resident of Lake Monday, May 17, Michael G. Garwood.org under Public Notices station/2 stack gym, Pro-Form in the area of Elmer Street near East to the area, but the person in question was Avenue reported a case of fraud. The McDuffie, 35, of Longs, S.C., was ar- treadmill, Delta Unisaw, stationery Broad Street. Subsequently, Young was not located. The identity of the suspicious victim turned on their computer and re- rested during a single-car motor vehicle Garwood Residents: table sander, Crate & Barrel desk/ transported to Westfield police headquar- person is unknown at this time. ceived a notification that it was being accident investigation and charged with To participate email: ters, where he was processed and released Tuesday, May 11, a victim reported the hacked. They received a call from some- driving under the influence. McDuffie shelf unit, white wicker bedroom on his own recognizance. theft of a skateboard in the area of the 300 was transported to police headquarters [email protected] furniture, wrought iron patio Or call (908) 789-0710 to register Tuesday, May 11, a resident of the 400 block of East Broad Street between the PUBLIC NOTICE and processed. No injuries were reported. furniture set, pet Russian tortoise block of Woodland Avenue reported being hours of 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The victim *** (No fee required to register) & hermit crab! Toy tables, end BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Registration must be received the victim of identity theft. The resident described the missing item as a Sector 9 Charges are merely an accusation tables, drawer chests, games, stated that one or more unknown suspects skateboard with black mesh on top, the NOTICE OF PENDING and defendants are presumed innocent by 12:00 noon on Thursday, toys, hockey net, skates, pads, used their personal information to apply for number nine in a green circle on the top of BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY until proven guilty. June 10th to participate in sale. helmets, doll house, children’s unemployment benefits. The resident stated the board, Halloween skeletons on the The bond ordinance, the summary terms furniture & books, play kitchen that they did not make this claim and have bottom of the board and neon green wheels of which are included herein, was intro- PUBLIC NOTICE been continuously employed. The resident that lit up. The approximate value of the duced and passed upon first reading at a MILLBURN MOVING SALE set, garden tools, mantle clock. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD virtual published meeting of the Borough has suffered no monetary loss. skateboard is $275. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 6 River Lane Everything must go! Tuesday, May 11, an individual on the Thursday, May 13, Amol Sahasrabudhe, Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the Sat.5/22 -Sun.5/23 100 block of North Euclid Avenue re- 49, of Scotch Plains was arrested and County of Union, State of New Jersey, on NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POSITION AVAILABLE May 13, 2021. It will be further considered ported that approximately $3,500 in U.S. charged with driving while intoxicated In accordance with the ordinances of the 10am- 3pm for final passage, after public hearing Township of Cranford and the statutes of Sofa, Chairs, Lamps, Tables, Successful/Busy Cranford law firm currency was stolen from the office of (DWI) pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in thereon, at a virtual meeting of the Bor- the State of New Jersey, and in order to looking for a motivated, dedicated their business. The victim reported that the area of West Broad Street and South ough Council to be held on May 27, 2021 Artwork, Books, Mirrors, Glass, comply with the Executive Orders signed the theft could have occurred at any time Avenue. Sahasrabudhe was transported to at 7:15 P.M. In response to the COVID-19 Kitchenware, China, Pottery, and highly organized legal by Governor Murphy and in an effort to over a 10-day period. There were no signs police headquarters, where he was pro- emergency, pursuant to Governor assistant to handle estate and trust follow best practices recommended by the Knabe & Co. Upright Piano, Murphy’s 2020 NJ Executive Orders Nos. of forced entry to the building and there cessed and later released to a sober adult. United States Center for Disease Control Carpet, Beds, Dressers, Clothes, files among other tasks. 103, 107, et seq., and per the correspond- are no suspects at this time. The money Saturday, May 15, a black LG mobile (CDC) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an ing guidelines issued by the N.J.D.C.A. Linens, Costume Jewelry, Garden, 25-27 hours a week with was removed from a briefcase belonging phone was found in the parking lot of the application for development, Application Division of Local Government Services, House Tools, Bicycles, Grill, and to the victim; however, the briefcase was Westfield Department of Public Works. No. ZBA21-06 to be located in Zone R-1, opportunity for more hours once the meeting will be conducted virtually, via on the premises known as 215 Orchard More! Masks and Social trained. Competitive hourly rate. The owner of the found property is un- RingCentral, and the meeting is acces- Street, Cranford, New Jersey, Block No. Distancing Required for Entry! For known at this time and the item currently sible to the public at the below login: AUTOS WANTED 178, Lot No. 4, has been submitted by Email resumes to: is being held for safekeeping at police Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or An- Pics and Info DovetailsUSA.com Applicant: Basil M and Andrea Yurcisin, [email protected] headquarters. droid: DONATE YOUR CAR OR TRUCK 215 Orchard Street, Cranford, New Jersey MISCELLANEOUS https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/ TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. SCOTCH PLAINS 07016. 6432970558 Tuesday, May 11, a resident of Hoe The development involves and requires DIRECTV - Watch your favorite BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deduct- Alternatively, you may dial in to hear/ Avenue reported a case of fraud. The the granting of relief from zoning require- live sports, news and entertain- ible, Free Towing, All Paperwork participate at audio dial-in: Telephone: ATTENTION BUSINESS victim engaged in an online purchase and ments and any such other variances/waiv- Dial: +1 (646) 357-3664, Meeting ID: 643 ment anywhere. More top premium Taken Care Of. 844-256-6577 ers as may be required in order to allow: OWNERS: Do you want to reach never received the item. The matter is 297 0558 Applicant is seeking: Expansion of an channels than DISH. Restrictions nearly a million readers? Place MISCELLANEOUS under investigation. During the week prior to and up to and accessory use, a garage, whose wall would apply. Call IVS - 1-855-548-7957 Wednesday, May 12, a resident of including the date of such meeting the text your 25-word classified ad in over Deliver your message to nearly a be 2.5 feet and the eve would be .5 feet Portland Avenue reported a case of of the full ordinance will be available to the 90 newspapers throughout NJ for from the rear property line whereas the PUBLIC NOTICES million readers! Place a 2x2 Dis- general public on the Borough’s website fraud. The victim began an online rela- ordinance requires that the wall be 3 feet $560. Contact Peggy Arbitell 609- play Ad in NJ weekly newspapers. (www.garwood.org). The summary of the tionship and over the course of several and any eave be 1 foot from the property Keeping an eye on your govern- 359-7381 or visit www.njpa.org terms of such bond ordinance follows: ments? Manually search the site Call Peggy Arbitell at 609-406- months wired several thousand dollars line; the garage would be 18.8 feet high 0600 ext. 14 for more information. to someone before realizing that they BOND ORDINANCE NO. 21-07 and two stories whereas the ordinance or register to receive email notifi- WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE maximum is 16 feet and 1 story. were being scammed. The matter is TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE cations and/or save your searches. PUBLIC NOTICE In addition, applicant requests any other under investigation. TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUI- FREON WANTED - We pay variances, waivers or relief that the Board It’s a free public service provided TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Wednesday, May 12, a resident of Lake SITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL $$$ for cylinders and cans. R12 may require. by NJ Press Association at CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Avenue reported a motor vehicle burglary. OR REPLACEMENT EQUIP- The Zoning Board will conduct a VIR- R500 R11 R113 R114. Conve- MENT AND MACHINERY, www.njpublicnotices.com NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The incident occurred during the over- TUAL PUBLIC HEARING on this matter nient. Certified Professionals. NEW COMMUNICATION AND night hours and is under investigation. on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 7:45 p.m. The Township Committee of the Town- SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIP- PUBLIC NOTICE Call 312-291-9169 or visit Wednesday, May 12, a resident of Swans Residents who wish to participate in ship of Cranford has authorized an award MENT AND NEW AUTOMO- RefrigerantFinders.com Mill Lane reported a case of fraud. The the virtual meeting for purposes of of contract for the operation of the conces- TIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD making a public comment or to partici- sion stand at the Orange Avenue Pool for victim found an online ad for a rental car. ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY pate in the scheduled public hearing the 2021 summer season. The Township EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR can join with Google Meet at: ORDINANCE 2021-07 PUBLIC NOTICE had previously advertised a Request for THE BOROUGH OF PUBLIC NOTICE meet.google.com/hgo-uaaz-ngc or by Bids for the Concession Rights for the GARWOOD, IN THE COUNTY AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD phone at 1-620-392-0566 enter PIN Orange Avenue Pool Concession Stand. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD OF UNION, STATE OF NEW THE CODE OF THE TOWN- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 183271362. Such contract and Resolution No. 2021- PLANNING BOARD JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- Any person or persons affected by this ORDINANCE 2021-08 207 authorizing said contract are available THE SUM OF $320,000 TO TER 255, ARTICLE V, USE Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- application will have an opportunity to for public inspection at the Office of the PAY THE COST THEREOF, REGULATIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2021 NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF present any objections to the proposed Township Clerk. TO MAKE A DOWN PAY- NEIGHBORHOOD COMMER- ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A FANWOOD, after public hearing on March development. The Board does, however, MENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE CIAL ZONE CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) Awarded to: Clark Concession Opera- 24, 2021 granted approval to Tiago Duarte have the right to exclude repetitious testi- ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO tions, LLC, 75 Victoria Drive, Clark, New for a fence height variance, for property at mony. STATEMENT STATEMENT FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- Jersey, 07066 2 Gere Place, Fanwood, being Block 98 All documents relating to this application TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Services and Goods: Operation of the and Lot 1.03. are on file in the Zoning/Planning Office, THE ISSUANCE OF BOND foregoing ordinance was finally passed at foregoing ordinance was finally passed at Concession Stand at the Orange Avenue Documents pertaining to this application Cranford Municipal Building, 8 Springfield ANTICIPATION NOTES IN a meeting of the Township Committee of a meeting of the Township Committee of Pool for the 2021 Summer Season are available for public inspection at Bor- Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 but ANTICIPATION OF THE IS- the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on Fee Submission: $ 13,100.00 ough Hall during normal business hours. are not available for public inspection SUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. May 11, 2021. May 11, 2021. Date: May 11, 2021 Mr. Tiago Duarte at the building due to the Covid-19 Patricia Donahue Patricia Donahue Patricia Donahue, RMC 2 Gere Place Purpose(s): Acquisition of new addi- emergency. All documents will be Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk Township Clerk Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 tional or replacement equipment and ma- posted to the Zoning Board Webpage 1 T - 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $18.87 1 T - 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $15.81 1 T - 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 05/21/21, The Times Fee: $15.30 chinery, new communication and signal 10 days prior to the hearing. Anyone systems equipment and new automotive interested in reviewing the Application and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIS NOTICE vehicles, including original apparatus and supporting documents may inform the equipment, in, by and for the Borough, as Applicant (or the applicant’s attorney) iden- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD (square feet) FAR (square feet) follows: Department of Public Works – tified below or the Board secretary (Kathy ORDINANCE 21-06 0-5,000 0.54=54% use FAR pickup truck and dump truck with snow Lenahan: Phone - 908.709.7211; email: k- 5,001-6,000 2,900 plow; Police Department/Office of Emer- [email protected] that they wish to AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE I (GENERAL PROVISIONS) AND 6,001-8,000 3,200 gency Management – pickup truck; and receive copies of same and the Applicant ARTICLE VIII (ZONE REGULATIONS) IN CHAPTER 106 (LAND USE) OF 8,001 and above 3,500 Fire Department – turnout gear, helmets, (or applicant’s attorney) shall then be re- THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD. Note: To obtain floor area ratio (FAR), multiply the lot area by the ratio. This yields the radio equipment, cribbing and a jack. quired to deliver to the member(s) of the BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Garwood: maximum square footage of the dwelling. public the Application and supporting docu- Appropriation: $320,000 (9) External Front Steps: Constructed of masonry and no higher than five (5) feet. ments either electronically or by delivery of SECTION 1. § 106-4 (Definitions) in Article I (General Provisions) in Chapter 106 (Land Bonds/Notes Authorized: $304,750 hard copies to the person requesting the Use) of the Code of the Borough of Garwood is hereby amended by deleting the SECTION 5. Subsection C (Required bulk conditions) of §106-93 (Two Family Grants (if any) Appropriated: $-0- materials. definitions of “HEIGHT” and “STORY” and adding the definitions of “HEIGHT OF Residential Zone – RB Zone), in Article VIII (Zone Regulations) in Chapter 106 (Land Use) Section 20 Costs: $10,000 AGAIN, THIS HEARING WILL BE A VIR- STRUCTURE” and “BUILDING OR STRUCTURE STORY”: of the Code of the Borough of Garwood, is hereby amended to read as follows: Useful Life: 5 years C. Required bulk conditions: TUAL HEARING VIA GOOGLE MEET HEIGHT OF STRUCTURE (1) Lot size. Every lot within this zone shall meet the minimum lot size requirements for This Notice is published pursuant to Attorney for Applicant Unless specifically provided otherwise in this ordinance, the vertical distance from the lots in the RA Zone. N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. John De Massi highest point of the roof of the building or structure, excluding (if the structure is a utility (2) Yards: Christina M Ariemma, RMC Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin structure) such features as a tower or antenna, to the average elevation of normal grade (a) Front: 25 feet minimum and 35 feet maximum. Municipal Clerk 1771 Front Street level at the base of the building or structure. Normal grade shall be the existing grade prior (b) Rear: 25% of the lot depth, except that in no case will a rear yard be less than Borough of Garwood Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 to construction. 35 feet. County of Union 908-490-0444 State of New Jersey [email protected] BUILDING OR STRUCTURE STORY (c) Side: 10% of the lot width on both sides, except that in no case will a side yard That portion of a building or structure included between the surface of any one floor and be less than five feet. When the lot in question is a corner lot, the side yard shall conform 1 T - 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $74.97 1 T - 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $69.36 the surface of the next floor above it or, if there is no floor above such floor, then “story” to 50% of the required front yard setbacks on said side street as determined by the front shall be that portion of the building or structure included between the surface of any floor yard requirement for the zoning district, but not less than 10 feet. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and the ceiling next above it. A basement or garage shall be considered as a story where (3) Lot depth: 100 feet minimum. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS unit assisted living facility, contrary to the the finished surface of the floor above the basement or garage is: (4) Lot width: 50 feet minimum. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT following Zoning Ordinances: A. More than four feet above the average finished grade elevation; or, (5) Height: for a single-family dwelling, 2 1/2 stories and 30 feet maximum; for a two- family dwelling, 2 1/2 stories and 32 feet maximum. Section 23-3.5 R-1 Single Family Resi- B. More than four feet above the finished grade for 50% or more of the total building NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in dence Zone. Assisted living not permitted perimeter; or, (6) Open space: for a single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling, 50% minimum. order to protect the health, safety and (7) (Reserved) in this zone. C. More than ten feet above the finished ground level at any point. welfare of our citizens and pursuant to the Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, R-1 Zone, (8) Maximum dwelling size or floor area ratio (FAR): Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4- SECTION 2. § 106-25 (Certificates of Occupancy; certificates of compliance) in Article Schedule of Lot, Yard & Building Regu- Lot Size Maximum Dwelling Size 6 et seq., and Executive Orders 103 and I (General Provisions) in Chapter 106 (Land Use) of the Code of the Borough of Garwood lations: (square feet) FAR (square feet) 107, the regular meeting of the Zoning is hereby amended to add: Column 7 Front Yard Setback. Minimum 0-5,000 0.54=54% use FAR Board of Adjustment of the Township of C. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy an “As Built” survey must be Required: 60 feet. Proposed: 42.54 +/- 5,001-6,000 2,900 Scotch Plains scheduled for Thursday, submitted to the Construction Official for all new structures or additions to existing Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, R-1 Zone, 6,001-8,000 3,200 June 3, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. will be held by structures built within the Borough. 8,001 and above 3,500 Schedule of Lot, Yard & Building Regu- online/virtual means and telephonically lations: SECTION 3. Subsection C (Required bulk conditions) of §106-91 (Single Family Note: To obtain floor area ratio (FAR), multiply the lot area by the ratio. This yields the only. The following application will be maximum square footage of the dwelling. Column 12 Maximum Number of Sto- Residential Zone – RA Zone) , in Article VIII (Zone Regulations) in Chapter 106 (Land Use) heard: ries. Maximum Allowed.: 2.5. Proposed: 3 of the Code of the Borough of Garwood, is hereby amended to read as follows: (9) Impervious lot coverage: Impervious surfaces shall cover no more than 60% of the Megan Rauch, 1949 Grenville Road, C. Required bulk conditions: lot. These applications and supporting ma- Block 12502, Lot 23, R-2 Zone, who pro- (1) Lot size: 5,000 square feet minimum. (10) External Front Steps: Constructed of masonry and no higher than five (5) feet. terials are on file and will be available for poses to construct an in-ground pool as (2) Yards: public inspection, free of charge, at least SECTION 6. § 106-114 (Off Street Parking Regulations) in Article VIII (Zone Regula- well as a pavilion at the aforementioned (a) Front: 25 feet minimum and 35 feet maximum. ten (10) days prior to the online/virtual tions) in Chapter 106 (Land Use) of the Code of the Borough of Garwood is hereby address, contrary to the following Zoning (b) Rear: 25% of the lot depth, except that in no event will a rear yard be less than hearing at: amended to read as follows: Ordinance: 35 feet. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ B. Parking in residential zones. Section 23-3.4A, Para. C, R-2 Zone, (c) Side: 10% of the lot width on both sides, except that in no case will a side yard 1K3bwr_5dgtRAeIdTAFWaoivCp6FdON5X (1) A parking garage, not to exceed 10 feet by 22 feet, or 220 square feet, for a single- Schedule of Lot, Yard & Building Regu- be less than five feet. When the lot in question is a corner lot, the side yard shall conform Alternately, members of the public may family dwelling parking requirement, or 20 feet by 22 feet, or 440 square feet, for a two- lations: to 50% of the required front yard setbacks on said side street as determined by the front contact the Board Secretary by email at family dwelling parking requirement, shall be provided for all residential dwellings. A two- Column 11 - Building Coverage. Maxi- yard requirement for the zoning district, but not less than 10 feet. [email protected] or by phone, car garage may be constructed on a single-family dwelling lot, provided it does not exceed mum Allowed: 20%. Existing: 20.3 % (2,330 (3) Lot depth: 100 feet minimum. during regular business hours, at (908) the above maximum garage size (440 square feet). Garages for more than two vehicles, square feet). Proposed: 20.8% (2,380 (4) Lot width: 50 feet minimum. 322-6700 x 307 in order to make an ap- or larger than the above-stated maximum total areas, shall not be permitted. A property square feet). (5) Height: 2 1/2 stories and 30 feet maximum. pointment to review the application(s) and owner must reconstruct a garage within six months if an existing one is removed. All Column 12 - Lot Coverage. Maximum (6) Open space: 50% minimum, of total lot area. supporting materials at the Municipal Build- garages shall be at grade level. Allowed: 40%. Existing: 31.8% (3,640 (7) Impervious lot coverage: Impervious surfaces shall cover no more than 60% of the ing located at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch square feet). Proposed: 45.8% (5,247 lot. SECTION 7. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby Plains, New Jersey 07076. square feet). (8) Maximum dwelling size or Floor Area Ratio (FAR): repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Members of the public who wish to moni- Section 23-3.4D, Para. C, R-2 Zone, Lot Size Maximum Dwelling Size tor and/or participate in these public meet- SECTION 8. If any portion of this ordinance shall be determined to be invalid, such Schedule of Yard & Building Height (square feet) FAR (square feet) ing procedures may join from a computer determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said ordinance. Limitations for Detached Secondary 0-5,000 0.54=54% use FAR or cell phone device at: Buildings in Residential Districts: 5,001-6,000 2,900 SECTION 9. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in Column 2 Side & Rear Yard Setbacks for Join Zoom Meeting 6,001-8,000 3,200 accordance with law. secondary buildings greater than 200 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88590233232? 8,001 and above 3,500 NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY square feet. pwd=cXMxUjUyN0hHSUxBanFIbUE4U1l Note: To obtain floor area ratio (FAR), multiply the lot area by the ratio. This yields the Minimum Required: 10 feet. Proposed 0UT09 maximum square footage of the dwelling. Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 21-06 was introduced and passed on first (right side): 7 feet 8 inches +/- by plan for (9) External Front Steps: constructed of masonry and no higher than five (5) feet. reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County Meeting ID: 885 9023 3232 of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 13th DAY OF MAY, 2021, and that Ordinance pool. Passcode: 614933 SECTION 4. Subsection C (Required bulk conditions) of §106-92 (Single Family No. 21-06, will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting of said Minimum Required: 10 feet. Proposed Residential Zone – RA1 Zone) , in Article VIII (Zone Regulations) in Chapter 106 (Land Borough Council to be held VIA VIRTUAL MEETING, on the 27TH DAY OF MAY, 2021, (rear): 8 feet 4 inches +/- by plan for pool. One tap mobile Use) of the Code of the Borough of Garwood, is hereby amended to read as follows: +13017158592,,88590233232#,,,,*614933# at 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be heard, at which time and place The following applications will con- C. Required bulk conditions: US (Washington DC) all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard tinue: (1) Lot size: 7,000 square feet minimum. concerning the same. +13126266799,,88590233232#,,,,*614933# (2) Yards: In response to the COVID-19 emergency, pursuant to Governor Murphy’s 2020 NJ Adam Bendik, 30 Allenby Lane, Block US (Chicago) (a) Front: 40 feet minimum. Executive Orders Nos. 103, 107, et seq., and per the corresponding guidelines issued by 14901, Lot 22, R-1 Zone, who proposes to Dial by your location (b) Rear: 25% of the lot depth, except that in no case will a rear yard be less than the N.J.D.C.A. Division of Local Government Services, the meeting will be conducted install approximately 185 feet of 8 foot +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) 35 feet. virtually, via RingCentral, and the meeting is accessible to the public at the below login: fence at the rear of the aforementioned +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) (c) Side: 10% of the lot width on both sides, except that in no case will a side yard Join from laptop/PC/desktop/cell phone: property, contrary to the following Zoning +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) be less than five feet. When the lot in question is a corner lot, the side yard shall conform https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6432970558 Ordinance: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) to 50% of the required front yard setbacks on said side street as determined by the front Alternatively, you may dial in to hear/participate at audio dial-in: Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: Maximum +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) yard requirement for the zoning district, but not less than 10 feet. Telephone: Dial: +1 (646) 357-3664, Allowed: Six (6) feet in the rear yard. Pro- +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) (3) Lot depth: 140 feet minimum. Meeting ID: 643 297 0558 posed: Eight (8) feet in the rear yard. Meeting ID: 885 9023 3232 (4) Lot width: 50 feet minimum. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting the text of the Capitol Seniors Housing Develop- Passcode: 614933 (5) Height: 2 1/2 stories and 30 feet maximum. full ordinance will be available to the general public on the Borough’s website ment, LLC, 1814, 1820 & 1830 Raritan Find your local number: https:// (6) Open space: 60% minimum, of total lot area. (www.garwood.org). Road, Block 13901, Lots 4, 5 & 6, R-1 us02web.zoom.us/u/kbzJ7fUCOm (7) Impervious lot coverage: Impervious surfaces shall cover no more than 60% of the ATTEST: Zone, who is requesting Preliminary and lot. Shannon Rapant Christina Ariemma Final Major Site Plan approval with vari- (8) Maximum dwelling size or Floor Area Ratio (FAR): Secretary to the Zoning Board Municipal Clerk ances. The Applicant is proposing an 86 Lot Size Maximum Dwelling Size 1 T - 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $281.52 1 T - 05/20/21, The Times Fee: $104.04 A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. 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Russo, Ricardo Salgado, Marino, Roy McGowan, Patricia Spellman, Jessica Steinberg, John Jason Abate, Isha Agni, Olivia Bolden, Lucas Briel, Jocelyn Brito, Lindsey Midrano, Matthew Billie Rose Sherratt, Kamali Smith, McHugh, Jordan McQuoid, Sean Stellakis, Diana Stinkova, Rebecca Aiere, Samuel Anger, Matthew Hannah Brodsky, Carys Browne, Mihansky, Jackson More, Kourtney Jonathan Soler, Noah Tamayo, Julia Merkle, James Middleton, Natalie Strug, Brenna Sullivan, Molly Angulo, Caitlin Applebee, Minahal Ella Burgio, Dominic Calabrese, Most, Ethan Murray, Diti Nainwal, Tiedemann, Helene Velecela, Vincent Mikula, Rachel Miller, Hadley Sullivan, Giovanni Sullivan-Massa, Azhar, Ryan Baumgartner, Luis Calderon, Grace Carter, Benjamin Nathan, Tiffany Nguyen, Violante, Maria Vitoroulis, Gia Ziekert Moran, Brendan Mullany, Sabrina Morgan Switsky, Anna Szczuka, Ngu, Jake Niessen, Max Niessen, Hadassah Tabak, Jason Tannenbaum, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIS NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIS NOTICE Jayden Nyamiaka, Maxwell Oross, Eleni Theocharopoulos, Estrellita TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Down Payment Appropriated $ 4,765 Nicole Oslislo, Kayla Paprocki, Tho- Torres, Aidan Trenery, Jason CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Bond and Notes Authorized $ 95,235 mas Peeney, Faith Price, Lucien Trivisonno, Marcos Trujillo, Morgan NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY Period of Usefulness 15 years Prophete, Kaitlyn Reilly, Nicholas Tsin, Aaron Tsvayberg, Lucas Vega, ORDINANCE 2021-10 E. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new Rettino, Sarai Reuben, Julian Rijo, Johnathan Vu, Samantha Walden, information technology equipment for the use of the Police Department consisting of (i) Miles Roper, Hadley Rose, Chloe Emily Walsh, Megan Walsh, Julianna The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced a computer aided dispatch (CAD) server, (ii) in-vehicle and body cameras and related and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township equipment and (iii) mobile data terminals. Rousseau, Emma Route, Abigail Warren, Jamie Weinberg, Tyrell Weir, of Cranford, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on May 11, 2021. It will be further Ryan, Dillon Ryan, Katherine Ryan, Stella Whitefield, Dorothy Wilson, considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Township Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 262,000 Amanda Saba, Dennis Santos, Will- Kerrin Wojcik, Eliyah Wong, Tho- Committee to be held at its meeting room in the Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Down Payment Appropriated $ 12,480 Cranford, New Jersey, on June 15, 2021 at 8:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up to Bond and Notes Authorized $ 249,520 iam Schetelich, Paul Schiumo, Jes- mas Wright, Emily Wyrwa, Emily Period of Usefulness 7 years sica Schramm, Erica Schug, Chris- Yang, Ronan Yawger, Julia Yick, Julia and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the F. Acquisition of a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equip- tina Scizak, Alexa Seefeldt, Zambrio, Thomas Ziegler general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ment, consisting of an ambulance for the use of the Fire Department. Alessandra Serio, Rohan Shah, Honor Roll ordinance follows: Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 267,220 Caitlyn Sinagra, Serena Sirchio, Robert Alber, Andrew Allen, Dana TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS Down Payment Appropriated $ 12,725 Christopher Skwirut, Rachel Small, Ascolesi, Jayden Ball, James Barth, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 254,495 Margaret Smith, Daniel Soler, Samuel Jordynn Blackwell, Kai Bobrow, Jodi OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW INFORMA- Period of Usefulness 5 years TION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, Sosnowski, Nathaniel Sta Rosa, Madi- Carmant, Ciro Casimiro, Colin INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR G. (i) Undertaking of various ventilation improvements at the Firehouse and (ii) son-Anne StaRosa, Isabella Sutton, Clarke, Benjamin Cohen, Brenna THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of a Miles Swiatek, Serena Thomas, DeProspero, Ryan Debenham, NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $5,525,000 TO PAY THE rescue boat for the use of the Fire Department. Nicholas Tittanegro, Justin Tran, Jonathan Dickstein, Robert Dobies, COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE VARIOUS GRANTS, TO MAKE A Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 55,000 Jamie Valian, Alexa Vierschilling, Rihelia Dorival, Liam Ferguson, Evan DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,620 FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 52,380 Maya Waldman, Carly Walker, Ryann Fitzgerald, Lauren Fitzgerald, Alicia ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE Period of Usefulness 15 years Wall, Cadence Weiss, Allison Weisser, Goff, David Green, Lauren Hahn, ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. H. Acquisition of a new automotive vehicle including original apparatus and equip- Alexander Werkheiser, David Thomas Haverlock, Aidan Heifetz, The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grants appropriated ment, consisting of a pickup truck with plow for the use of the Department of Public Works. Wernsing, Zoe Wernsing, Kaci White, Megan Hillyer, Eli Horgan, Lily in this multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 40,000 Hayden Widder, Jonathan Wiener, Hughes, Connor Jablonski, Amir SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,030 Taylor Winslow, Jamie Wirth, Johnson, Maeve Kahora, Brendan A. Resurfacing or reconstruction of various Township roads, as set forth on a list Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 37,970 Zackery Wong, Ciara Worthey, Karyczak, Taylor Klein, Leah prepared or to be prepared by the Township Engineer, and placed on file or to be placed Period of Usefulness 5 years Madelyn Yessman Klurman, Robert Koch, Jonathan on file with the Township Clerk, and hereby approved as if set forth herein in full. I. Undertaking of various improvements to the recreation facility located at 375 Honor Roll Kother, Lyvia Lalanne, Sophia Lerner, Depending upon the contract price and other exigent circumstances, and upon approval Centennial Avenue (the former MHS Tennis Academy acquired by the Township). It is Kieren Adams, Jesse Artz, Tobias Andrew Levenson, Noah Liang, by the Township Committee, there may be additions to or deletions from the aforesaid list. hereby determined and stated that said public building being improved is of “Class B” or 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. Bachman, Andrew Baker, Pawel Nicolo Licata, Nithyaraajitha Lokesh, equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title Baniukiewicz, Dylan Bordman, Bran- Melanie Lowell, Alexa Martorano, 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 900,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 42,860 don Bowles, Benjamin Brenner, Erika Anthony Mazzola, Tierney Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,583,900 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 857,140 Bretz, Rikyah Cline, Charles McAuliffe, Sarah McCall, Emma Down Payment Appropriated $ 75,425 Period of Usefulness 15 years Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,508,475 Coolidge, Vincent Cucci, Colin Nitti, Christian Normant, Sophia J. Construction of a splash pad and slide at the Orange Avenue Pool property. Dickscheid, Ryan Duthie, Kaleigh Novello, Charlotte Pollack, Jackson Period of Usefulness 10 years Einhorn, Colin Fanning, Alexander Pope, Ethan Raderman, Conor Reilly, B. Undertaking of drainage improvements at Burnside Avenue and the vicinity Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 300,000 thereof. Down Payment Appropriated $ 14,290 Fazzino, Olivia Fiore, Jacob Gianna Riefler, Aidan Robertson, Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 285,710 Fleischer, Alexis Gutierrez, Chloe Kayleigh Robinson, Tucker Rose, Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,504,800 Period of Usefulness 15 years State Grant Appropriated $ 415,000 Hahn, Abigail Hanvey, Ethan Heifetz, Kaylee Ross, Samuel Rouder, Lia County Grant Appropriated $ 90,000 ——————————————————————————— Marlena Holston, Sophia Lama, Sciancalepore, Tyler Sinetar, Federal Grant Appropriated $ 25,000 Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $5,525,000 Maura Leahy, Noah Lievre, Joseph Alexander Smith, Max Sponheimer, Down Payment Appropriated $ 46,420 Aggregate Grants Appropriated $ 530,000 Linder, Alexa Mach, Jack Manville, Russ-Emmanuel Sta Rosa, Christo- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 928,380 Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 238,000 Shawn Martin, William Mauer, Kali pher Tripodi, Miles Varner, Skyler Period of Usefulness 40 years Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $4,757,000 McKinney, Mae Merkle, Emily Wadleigh, Alyssa Warbeck, Richard C. Undertaking of drainage improvements at Edgar Avenue (from Henley Avenue to Section 20 Costs: $711,580 Muench, Samuel Mundle, Clare Watt, Victor Wavelet, Naiomi Ziekert Riverside Drive). Useful Life: 19.82 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 512,080 Murphy, Holly Nelson, Natalia Nervi, Grade 10 This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Julianne O’Brien, Samuel Oross, High Honor Roll Down Payment Appropriated $ 24,385 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 487,695 Patricia Donahue Derek Porter, Carly Rinaldi, Brian Goyce Abadeir, Benjamin Abrams, Period of Usefulness 40 years Township Clerk Roessle, Nicolas Ruggiero, Cassandra Emma Alchus, Hasan Ali, Diego D. (i) Undertaking of drainage and storm sewer improvements at various locations Township of Cranford Salot, Christopher Shapiro, Sydney Arcila, Naa Dei Ashie, Abigail and (ii) desilting of the Rahway River at various locations. County of Union State of New Jersey Sprechman, Nicholas Susino, Haley Balagot, Henrique Barbosa, Andrew Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 100,000 Tavares, Mackenzie Trenk, Arianna Bartley, Elizabeth Bedatsky, Grace 1 T - 05/20/21, The Leader Fee: $218.28 Ursino, Giorgiana Vacca, Daniel Beirne, Riley Bhatia, Ava Billotto, Villacreses-Montoya, Eric Watt, Eowyn Botney, Michael Brennan, Quinn Williamson Chloe Burfeindt, Lucy Burke, Isabella Goods & Services Directory Grade 11 Calamusa, Lily Camacho, Orencia High Honor Roll Casimiro, Claire Cassidy, Matthew Bridget Abbott, Liam Abbott, Mary Castucci, Ryan Cawley, Nicholas OLIVER A Adekunle, Aliyah Adkins, Ryan Au, Champagne, Christopher Chan, Cara Vincent Augello, Alice Bachman, Checchio, Samuel Chichester, Brody PAVING Michael Banic, Rachel Barattucci, Chin, Alec Choi, Zachary Chung, Driveways • Parking Lots Madelyn Bauman, Thomas Baylock, David Clavijo, Benjamin Cohn, Fran- Seal Coating • Railroad Ties BLACK TOP Matthew Bender, Ava Berry, Joseph cisco Cunha, Mia Cutaia, Rushil Belgian Block Curbing Berry, Moumit Bhattacharjee, Mourik Damania, Gabriella Damens, Ananda Drainage Problems PAVING Bhattacharjee, Brooke Boissonneault, Daniel, Brianna Davey, Isabella Cement Sidewalks Julia Bonhote, Meagan Bourke, Marin DeCrosta, Meredith DeFouw, Joseph “Serving the area for over 70 years” DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE Brace, Luke Brencsons, Carter DeSantis, Disha Debnath, Nishaan Family Owned & Operated PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS Brodsky, Stephanie Brown, Kyle Desai, Sofia Di Iorio, Madison Diaz, Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Burger, Ariel Burman, Avery Bur- William Dietrich, Matthew Dolowy, 908-889-4422 man, Camila Cabrera, Anthony Olivia Eckstine, Mia Erath, Marco 908-753-7281 FREE ESTIMATES Cerino, Ryan Chaillet Grande, Kelly Facao, Jack Fallo, Emma Fang, Chesky, Zoe Chrisostomides, Victoria Emmet Feeney, Sara Feeney, Dylan Cirillo, Sofia Ciullo, Camille Cooke, Fei, Matthew Fela, Sean Ferrone, Cole Cooke, Sofia Corsaro, Jackson Emily Filipski, Crawford, Isabella Cukrow, Kaelin Ethan Filler, Weston Fischer, Want this AD space? 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ROSELLE — The Roselle based dampen our spirits,” stated Ms. award-winning author herself, pull- nonprofit Independent Authors Smith. “Last year, we held the expo ing from her native Jamaica to write Book Experience (IABX) will be digitally due to the pandemic, but cook books, as well as writing hosting its 8th Annual Independent now, we look forward to meeting in children’s picture books. She inher- Live Theatre Returning to CDC Authors Book Expo in person on person once again and hosting this ited her mother’s passion for reading Saturday, August 7 from 11 a.m. to intimate networking event. We are and literature, sharing her deep love 5 p.m., at 210 Chestnut Street, planning some exciting activities, for the arts at a young age. Roselle. Authors from around the including our regular children’s Ms. Smith started IABX in 2014 With A Doll’s House, Part 2 nation will be gathering together to corner for kids to listen to some with a goal to promote and em- share their original works and to new stories and take home some power independent authors through CRANFORD — CDC Theatre in of Ibsen’s groundbreaking master- In A Doll’s House, Part 2, fifteen promote the love of literacy to all free crafts, giveaways for all who various events and workshops, Cranford is mounting its first live work, Nora Helmer makes the years have passed since Nora’s exit. ages. New authors are encouraged participate and seminars for au- thereby promoting literacy for all production since Covid-19 restric- shocking decision to leave her hus- Now, there’s a knock on that same to sign up for the event to show- thors to help them along with their ages. To date, the nonprofit has tions forced the cancellation of all band and children to begin a life on door. Nora has returned. But why? case their works. work. There is something for ev- served almost 10,000 people in the in-person activities at the 102-year- her own. This climactic event, when And what will it mean for those she This years’ Children’s Corner eryone who attends.” community with literary services old theatre in March of 2020. A Nora slams the door on everything left behind? sponsors are Columbia Bank in The goal of the expo is to also help such as book donations, book Doll’s House, Part 2 by Lucas in her life, instantly propelled world The characters take turns shar- Roselle, Roselle Public Library and novice authors find ways to make a events and writing services. Hnath, will be presented on Friday drama into the modern age. ing their versions of what could Scholastic, who donated books for living through the written word. Ms. For more information about the and Saturday, June 11 and 12 at 8 It was shocking for audiences to have, would have, or should have our young participants. Smith speaks from a position of ex- event and how to register, visit p.m. and Sunday, June 13 at 2 p.m. watch Nora leave her husband and happened, and there is unexpected “It’s always such a pleasure host- perience - she is an international www.iabx.org/iabx-expo. A modern sequel to Ibsen’s mas- children in Ibsen’s 1879 play. How humor to be found in the serious ing this outstanding event where terpiece A Doll’s House, audiences shocking is it for us, in 2021, to dive nature of the subject matter. While book lovers, young and old, can do not have to know the original to deeper into the reasons behind that this play is a kind of gather and meet the writers of such Section of Lenape Park to be drawn into this modern continu- fateful choice with playwright Lucas deconstruction of the original play, unique stories,” stated Renaee ation of the story. In the final scene Hnath’s evolution of the story? it also stands on its own as we get Smith, founder and CEO of Inde- to ask ourselves how much we pendent Authors Book Experience. Close in June for Construction think life has changed for Nora, “This year, we are welcoming and for women who see themselves children’s book writers, biography COUNTY – The Union County taking place. Tito Puente Jr. Brings the in her, in a world that continues to authors, sci-fi and fantasy works Board of Commissioners and the Lenape Park’s western section, have strong ideas about where she and lots of poets. All will have a Union County Parks Department however, shall remain open. This belongs. chance to meet with interested read- would like to inform all Union section is from the Rahway River to Latin Beat to Union County Though suitable for a broad au- ers, as well as have a chance to County residents of the upcoming the Westfield border and includes dience, some of the language makes read an excerpt to the crowd.” partial closure of the eastern sec- the western bike path, which runs UNION – The Union County available to the public beginning at the play inappropriate for younger In acknowledgement of the tion of Lenape Park, due to repair- from the Boulevard to Springfield Board of County Commissioners is 9 a.m. on Friday, May 14 on the children. All current pandemic re- Covid-19 pandemic, the event will ing the dam. Avenue in Westfield. pleased to announce that Tito Puente County website at ucnj.org/reserve. strictions and precautions will be be held outdoors. All CDC recom- The purpose of the dam is to regu- Some of these repairs include: Jr. and his 10-piece Latin band will Please note that space is limited enforced. Masks are mandatory for mendations at that time will be fol- late the flow of water into Cranford removal of trees from the slopes of be bringing their unique blend of and reservations are on a first come, the entire performance and seating lowed. during heavy rain events. the embankment, installing a new salsa music and Latin rhythms to first served basis. is limited. Tickets are available on- “Our annual expo is always a The eastern section of Lenape asphalt overlay and fence on the Kean University in Union Township Food and drinks will not be avail- line at cdctheatre.org. blast, and we won’t let Covid-19 Park, beginning from the Rahway bicycle path and reseeding the ar- at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 22. able for purchase, but attendees may River and ending at the Kenilworth eas of disturbance caused by the This event will also feature an bring their own refreshments. Alco- border, will be closed beginning in tree removal. opening act, a local 6 piece Latin hol is strictly prohibited. Free Drive-Up Movie June 2021 to all visitors, including These repairs are required in or- and salsa band, the Mike Ramirez This event will run in compliance hikers, fishermen and bikers. The der to the bring the dam into com- Band. with state Covid-19 guidelines re- work is expected to take four pliance with the regulations of the The free drive-in event is part of garding social distancing and other Black Panther Planned months. State of New Jersey’s Bureau of Union County’s seasonal series of protocols. To help promote social Additionally, the entire length of Dam Safety, the N.J. Department of outdoor concerts. The drive-in for- distancing, no walk-ups, bikes, or SCOTCH PLAINS – Union regarding social distancing and this Eastern Bike Path, from the Environmental Protection and to mat has been adopted during the chairs are permitted. Vehicles will County’s seasonal series of drive- other protocols. Attendees must Boulevard to 14th Street, will be ensure the safety of County resi- pandemic in order to help prevent be arranged at least 6 feet apart with up movies continues on Friday, bring their own snacks and drinks. closed while this maintenance is dents. the virus from spreading. adequate social distancing. May 28 with a screening of The There will not be any food or drinks “Tito Puente Jr. is well known for Port-o-johns will be available. Black Panther at the Union County available for purchase. his energy, enthusiasm, and passion Masks will be required when using Vocational-Technical Schools cam- To observe social distancing dur- for sharing Latin rhythms, and we the port-o-johns. Attendees must pus at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch ing drive-up movies, no walk-ups, are excited to bring this dynamic stay in their vehicles (unless they Plains. This event is free and open bikes or chairs are permitted. Ve- performer to the Union County com- need to use the port-o-johns). to Union County residents only. hicles will be arranged at least 6 munity,” said Board of Commis- Further details will be available Pre-registration is required in or- feet apart with adequate social dis- sioners Chairman Alexander to residents upon reserving tickets. der to reserve a spot. tancing. Mirabella. To register online visit ucnj.org/ Port-o-johns will be available. Tito Puente, Jr. is the son of Support Local Journalism! reserve beginning on Friday, May Masks will be required when using Grammy-winning legend, Tito 21 at 9 a.m. Please be advised that the port-o-johns. Attendees must Puente, who was widely known as goleader.com/subscriber space is limited and spots book up stay in their vehicles (unless they an American musician, songwriter, quickly. need to use the port-o-johns). and record producer in the genres “Our series of drive-up movies For information on all recreation of Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, provides the Union County com- activities and programs supported Mambo, and Salsa. munity with a chance to enjoy the by the Commissioner Board, visit “These concerts provide our resi- big screen experience while con- the Union County Department of dents with a way to relax, enjoy, and tinuing to observe safety protocols Parks and Recreation at ucnj.org/ unwind in a safe setting that pro- during the pandemic,” said Union parks. tects public health. As part Latino County Board of Commissioners For information and updates on growing up, my home was always Chairman Alexander Mirabella. all Union County services during alive with music including the The Black Panther opened in the Covid-19 outbreak, including Kim Prata for The Westfield Leader sounds of Tito Puente. I am ex- 2018 to enthusiastic reviews. It tells the Drive-Through Test Center at HAVE A SLICE DAY...Stop by Open Quimby, grab a slice or two, enjoy the tremely excited to relive those the story of T'Challa, heir to the Kean University, the Mobile Test ambiance, and have a safe outdoor dining experience. memories with Tito Puente Jr. and reclusive but technologically ad- Unit walk-up sites, vaccination in- his band,” said Commissioner vanced kingdom of Wakanda, who formation, emergency food distri- Sergio Granados. must confront a challenger from bution and other support services, The event is free but registration the past and lead his country into a visit ucnj.org/covid19. General in- Community Calendar is required online in advance to new future. formation about Covid-19 is avail- reserve a spot. Reservations will be This event will run in compli- able through the New Jersey De- Brought to you by Trinitas Regional Medical Center ance with state Covid-19 orders, partment of Health at nj.gov/health.

Tony Trischka, Bruce Molsky Dog Sees God Thursday, May The COVID Blues Thursday, 20 to Saturday, May 22, 7:30 p.m. May 27, 12:30 p.m. Join a thought- The Theater Project will present provoking presentation and discus- To Perform in Live Stream an encore performance streaming sion via Zoom. To register, please live on Zoom. For more informa- visit eventbrite.com/e/covid-blues- WATCHUNG – The Watchung joist he set new standards for tion or to purchase tickets, please tickets-136730539725?utm- Arts Center is delighted and hon- genre-bending virtuosity, inspir- visit onthestage.com. medium=discovery&utm- ored to present two outstanding ing legions of younger players, Ready for Life Reimagined campaign=social&utm- performers, each at the top of his among them Béla Fleck. 2021, Saturday May 22, 11 a.m. at content=attendeeshare&utm- field on Saturday, June 5 at 8 p.m. Mr. Molsky is one of the most Cranford High School. Make a source=strongmail&utm- Tony Trischka, “known as the fa- revered “multi-hyphenated career” donation, honor cancer survivors, term=listing. ther of modern bluegrass” (New ambassadors for America’s old- remember those we’ve lost, and NJ Greek Fest To Go Friday, York Times), and Bruce Molsky, time mountain music. For decades, fight back against a disease that June 4 to Saturday, June 5, Holy “one of the world’s premier Appa- he’s been a globetrotting per- has taken too much. To register, Trinity will be selling some of your lachian-style fiddlers” (Bloomberg former and educator, a recording please visit relayforlife.org/ favorites like souvlaki, baklava, News), will join together in a very artist with an expansive discogra- cranfordNJ. and koulourakia will be available special performance. phy including seven solo albums, Dress to Boost Your Mood for takeout through online order- Mr. Trischka has over the past well over a dozen collaborations with Fashion Psychologist Dr. ing at 250 Gallows Hill Road in Kim Prata for The Westfield Leader half-century garnered a reputa- and two Grammy-nominations. Dawnn Karen Saturday, May 22, Westfield. For more information, DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE...As the cold weather comes to an end, ducks and geese tion as one of the most influential “Performing and teaching tra- 2 p.m. Join the Scotch Plains Pub- please visit njgreekfest.com. line up along the edge of the pond at Mindowaskin Park, ready to be fed by families figures in roots music. As a ban- ditional music is the biggest thing lic Library for a special Zoom The Plainfield Symphony’s picnicking, playing and passing through. in my world,” concludes Mr. program with Dr. Dawnn Karen as 2021 Garden Tour Saturday, June Molsky. “For me, being a musi- she shares her theories on Mood 5, 12 p.m. Enjoy musical perfor- cian isn’t a standalone thing; it Illustration Dress (dressing to mances by Plainfield Symphony informs everything I do in my match your mood) and Mood En- Orchestra musicians and local art- life. It’s always been about being hancement Dress (dressing to ists at select gardens throughout creative and being a part of some- change your mood for the better), the day. For more information or to thing much bigger than myself, a and how to use each one to your purchase tickets, please visit link in the musical chain and part best advantage. To register, please plainfieldsymphony.org. of the community of people who visit scotlib.org. Cranford's Centennial Village play it and love it.” Run for Clean Water Satur- Group’s Annual 5k Race Sunday, Tickets are $30 per household. day, May 22 to May 23, 9 a.m to 9 June 6, 9 a.m. starting at Lincoln Due to limited tickets, adavance p.m. located at 9 Wilshire Run in School on Centennial Avenue, and purchase for this virtual concert Scotch Plains. The only event looping through Centennial Vil- is strongly recommended and can where your friends determine how lage and Mohawk Park. The top be purchased securely through much you suffer. This is a three male and female runners over- Eventbrite (watchungartscenter. livestream event that anyone can all will receive a prize and medals, eventbrite.com). Tickets may also register for. To register, please visit and awards will be given to the top be purchased by mail (please in- runsignup.com/Race/Register/ three males and females in defined clude email address). The box of- ?raceId=110289&eventId=489444. age groups. To sign up or donate, fice will close on Saturday, June Forever Fit with Betsy please visit runsignup.com/Race/ 5 at 6:30 p.m. The Zoom link will Wednesdays, May 26 through June NJ/Cranford/ be sent via email to the ticket 16, 10 a.m. For individuals who TheCentennialVillageVelocity5k. holders by 7 p.m. on the day of are 65 and up. This class will take Wine & Cheese Networking the event. place at the Westfield Memorial Evening Thursday, June 10, 6 p.m. The Watchung Arts Center, lo- Pool parking lot. Registration re- at Echo Lake Country Club, 515 cated at 18 Stirling Road in quired, $5 for seven classes. To Springfield Avenue, Westfield. Join Watchung on the Watchung register, please visit bit.ly/ the GWACC for a summer evening Circle, is a multi-disciplinary arts WRDseniors. networking with business col- facility serving Watchung, the Nine Staples of the Mediter- leagues and acquaintances. Con- surrounding communities and the ranean Diet Wednesday, May 26, tact Gene Jannotti at Tri-State Area. To obtain more 7 p.m. Join Dr. Karen Ensle via [email protected] or (908) 233- information about upcoming per- Zoom to learn about the number 3021. formances, classes and work- one dietary plan for good health shops, and monthly art exhibi- and wellness in the U.S and around *** tions, please visit the world. To register, please visit Submit events at WatchungArts.org or call (908) scotlib.org. www.goleader.com/calendar 753-0190. 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MIA FLEMING MAKES 12 KEY SAVES; ELLIE KATE BROWN, LJ KEHLER CONTROL THE OFFENSE Blue Devils’ 1st-Half Surge Tops Ramapo in Girls Lacrosse, 11-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN The No. 12 Blue Devils jumped to score but overall I am proud than two minutes later, senior assist from senior attacker Liz For The Westfield Leader and The Times to a big 9-3 lead at the half but of the team,” accessed Kehler, attacker Maggie Aslanian set up Healy (goal, assist) upped the Senior Mia Fleming did not wobbled somewhat in the sec- who scored once and had a pair Brown with her first goal. Three Blue Devils’ lead to 4-0. rest on her laurels after achiev- ond half but key saves by of assists. minutes later Aslanian set up With 12:04 on the clock, the ing her 300th career save on Fleming, especially in the final “It was a good day. The de- sophomore attacker Ella McLane Raiders scored their first goal May 4 against Morristown. In- five minutes kept the Ramapo fense really stepped up in the with her first goal. Midway when Lexi Wolfe (4 goals, as- stead she added another stellar Raiders at bay. first half. There wasn’t like many through the half, McLane, on an sist) scored on a free position performance with 12 saves in “We had a really tough sched- shots. We really came out as a shot. But Kehler got a free po- an 11-7 Westfield Blue Devil ule this year. Kind of seemed team first half. Second half, we Support Local Journalism sition shot one minute later and victory over Ramapo at Gary like this was one of our easier dropped off a bit but we came made good on it. After Ramapo’s Kehler Stadium on May 13. Se- games. First half was good. We out with the win, so that’s all Emily Viggiano stuffed the net nior attacker Ellie Kate Brown played like ourselves. Our of- that matters,” Fleming said. to make the score 5-2, Kehler and senior midfielder LJ Kehler fense was pretty cohesive. We Brown scored twice and added assisted freshman middie Sofia not only provided offensive clout played as a unit. So did our two assists, the first one set up Della Rocco with 3:08 remain- but also helped control the pace defense. Second half, we let up junior Addie Cummings (2 goals) ing. Wolfe netted her second of the game. a little bit. It hurt us a little bit with the first goal of the game goal then Brown scored on a with 24:23 on the clock. Less free position. Now taking the draws, Brown won the control See & Subscribe at that would lead to Cummings’ Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Probitas Verus Honos second goal. Then with 13 sec- onds left in the half, Kehler as- Submit commentary and items for publishing. sisted sophomore middie Lily Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/subscriber CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, May 20, 2021 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Dickerson on her goal. Ramapo’s Lauren DeLeo Ramapo got possession and ready for the shot and hope for “EK did so well on the draw Another asset the Blue Devils scored within the first four min- Fleming made a great intercept the best,” Fleming explained. today. I usually take the draws enjoyed in the first half was their utes of the second half but to turn the ball back up field. but when I’m not doing it as well defense’s ability to gain a num- McLane set up Healy a minute With 1:50 remaining, Fleming Support Local Journalism as I should be, she takes over ber of takeaways. later. Wolfe scored her third goal guessed correctly on another for me and she did such a good “I think Brooke Scheuermann with 16:54 on the clock. Mo- free position then with 32 sec- job. Mia kept us in the game (senior defender) did a really ments later Fleming would make onds on the clock, Fleming did it today as always. So good! Our good job on defense. She got a big save on a pointblank shot. again. defense lacked a little bit in the every single ground ball. Maggie Senior midfielder Maddie “I think the free positions second half and even though (Aslanian) did a good job look- Sullivan scored on a free posi- should be a free goal, so if I she had the sun in her eyes, she ing for the open player. She tion to up Westfield’s lead to 11- make that save, I am really im- kept it on and she kind of saved really hustled going to the goal. 5. pressed with my play when I do us,” Kehler pointed out. Lily Dickerson did well on the Ramapo was awarded two make that save. I really try to Ramapo 3 4 7 draw circle as well as Sofia Della straight free positions and made focus on the ball and zone out Westfield 9 2 11 Rocco. I think they are both good on both with Wolfe nailing well what’s going on because really strong draw people. They her fourth goal and DeLeo firing sometimes the defenders are are aggressive. I am really proud in her second goal with 5:00 passing and it gets a little hec- Probitas Verus Honos of them,” Brown expressed. remaining. Thirty seconds later, tic. I zone in on the ball, get goleader.com/subscriber This page is brought to you by: Jayson M. Astel, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones 908-233-4171 • www.edwardjones.com/jayson-astel Page S-3 Thursday, May 20, 2021 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary more photos next page

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