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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE researching things that can and can’t be Chief David Kelly said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader done,” he said. The town also announced it has re- WESTFIELD — The mayor’s down- The fire department swore in four ceived a AAA credit rating by Standard town task force has begun meeting with new firefighters and promoted four in a and Poor’s. Westfield is one of 16 mu- merchants and property owners regard- ceremony held at the council meeting. nicipalities in the state to receive the ing filling vacancies in the central busi- Anthony Tiller was promoted to company’s highest rating. ness district, Mayor Andy Skibitsky deputy chief and Robert Sawicki to First Street, between Hyslip and said Tuesday at the council’s confer- battalion chief. Thomas Ryan and Scotch Plains Avenues, is to be repaved ence session held prior to its regular Michael Duelks were elevated to lieu- and have new curbing installed this fall. meeting. tenant. Bryan Crawford, Steven Longa, The town is seeking to have the work Business Administrator Jim Gildea Ryan Dullea and Daniel Genovese were done in November when school is out said suggestions were heard and the sworn is as probationary firefighters. so as to not interrupt flow of traffic to more meetings will be held over the This additions brings the fire depart- McKinley School which is nearby. next month or two. Zoning changes, ment to 36 members. The low bidder for the job was Fischer parking and events were among the In a related item, council voted to Contracting at $128,000, town engi- items discussed. Details were not dis- make the final payment on the neer Kris McAloon told The Leader. closed. department’s new pumper truck. The Some of the funds will come from a “We are taking them in. We’re look- truck is expected to be in the fire house county grant that was originally ear- ing at some. The professional staff is and in service by November 1, Fire marked for the Boulevard paving job, but that work has been halted by the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader state’s Transportation Trust Fund de- WFD PROMOTES, HIRES...The Westfield Fire Department promoted four firefighters and swore in four new firefighters bacle. The county funding is being trans- Tuesday at the Westfield Town Council public meeting. Anthony Tiller was promoted to deputy chief, Robert Sawicki was ferred since it would expire if not spent promoted to battalion chief, Thomas Ryan and Michael Duelks were promoted to lieutenant, while Bryan Crawford, Steven by the end of the year. Longa, Ryan Dullea, and Daniel Genovese were newly hired as probationary firefighters. The public safety committee met Tuesday. The committee discussed add- ing parking at Lot 7 across from the post Garwood to Seek Financial office and improved safety measures there sometime in the spring, Council- man Keith Loughlin said. The committee is to meet with a Adviser For Redevelopment design firm about the proposed changes. The New Jersey Department of Trans- By BRIAN TRUSDELL hire a financial adviser would affect of Carlstadt, N.J., which already portation is repaving the area at the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader any vote on the redevelopment plan has purchased the Petro site and is railroad crossing on Rahway Avenue to GARWOOD – The borough coun- regarding the blighted and largely in contract to buy Casale, envision make the surface smoother. A detour cil instructed the borough clerk dur- abandoned Casale Manufacturing/ a four-story building with ground- will be in play for about three to four ing its meeting Tuesday night to Petro Plastics industrial site on floor retail, a parking deck, pool days, and more details will be posted seek bids for a financial adviser to South Avenue. The property has and public plaza. online. work with its redevelopment attor- been an eyesore for decades and the While Russo has not been chosen The town is proposing changes to ney. formal work on the redevelopment as the developer, it is clearly ex- Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader ordinances pertaining to snow removal, The decision was announced af- plan has been more than two years pected to seek that designation. PRINCESS FOR A DAY…Lillian Harper Smith meets her favorite princesses, Mr. Loughlin said. The proposed ter the council met in closed execu- in the making. In a related matter, the council and prince, at Sunday's annual Festifall street fair in downtown Westfield. changes can be found on the tive session for about 40 minutes A public hearing of the plan con- directed Borough Attorney Bob municipality’s website under the ad- during the agenda-setting portion stituted the bulk of the council’s Renaud to review all relevant legis- ministration tab called Post Event Re- of meeting with its newly desig- previous meeting on September 13, lation with regard to planning board ‘The Watcher’ House to Get view. nated redevelopment counsel, Bill which was moved to the Lincoln appointments following a sugges- Two ordinances proposed include Northgrave of the Roseland, N.J., School gymnasium to accommodate tion from Councilman Joe Sarno no parking on snow covered roads and law firm McManimon, Scotland and the standing-room-only crowd of at that Garwood consider having at Hearing Before Planning Bd. no depositing snow onto the streets. Baumann. least 175. However, the council least some of the board members be CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 It was unclear how the decision to unanimously voted to table a vote chosen by the council instead of the By BRIAN TRUSDELL or herself as “The Watcher.” on it in anticipation of hearing from sole purview of the mayor. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The Broadusses said they received Mr. Northgrave. “I feel there is some unfair repre- WESTFIELD — The Boulevard three hand-printed letters from “The Springfield Ave. Safety “We’ve got a lot of information sentation right now,” Mr. Sarno said home known notoriously worldwide Watcher” after the Woods were sent a from the property owner. We want during the agenda session. “I feel as “The Watcher” house is scheduled first about a week before the sale was to drill down on that,” Mr. that the mayor having every ap- to go before the planning board next final. In it, according to the lawsuit, Issues Raised by Residents Northgrave said following the ex- pointee for our planning board is week as its reluctant owners seek to “The Watcher” claimed “a right of ecutive session. “We want to take a not the best way to go, and I would raze their “stately colonial” and sub- possession and/or ownership to the By CHARLOTTE MURTISHAW noted obstacles to making changes. look at that. That will put us in recommend that we put it into com- divide the property for two new resi- home.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Springfield Avenue is a county position to give the council all the mittee to look into writing up an dences. In a subsequent letter received by CRANFORD — Citizen concerns road, which means the county gov- facts as necessary to make a deci- ordinance to changing what we have Town Planner Donald Sammet con- the Broadduses, “The Watcher” as- over the speed of motorists on Cran- erns decisions about speed limit, not sion as to how to move forward. on our books to show at least some firmed to The Westfield Leader that serted that the house “has been the ford streets dominated discussion on the township. Committee members “So we will do that expeditiously. of the members of the planning Maria and Derek Broaddus’ three- subject of my family for decades” Tuesday night at the township com- cited past persistent action by a citi- We’ll try to get that done as quickly board be appointed and some be floor, six-bedroom, three-bath house and “I have be [sic] put in charge of mittee meeting. zen in collaboration with the com- as we can so we can get that process voted on by council.” at 657 Boulevard is on the agenda for watching and waiting for its second Coincidentally, at the beginning mittee, which had gotten a portion of moving forward.” Mayor Charles Lombardo has ei- the Wednesday, October 5 meeting. coming.” of the session Mayor Andis Kalnins the road lowered to 25 mph, from 35 The redevelopment plan has been ther appointed or reappointed eight “There are four applications, and it Later letters became more ominous officially proclaimed Monday, Oc- mph. a contentious issue in the borough of the 13 members of the planning looks like it might go last, so I don’t with “The Watcher” asking, “Who tober 10, as Put The Brakes on Fa- Resident Jessica Orr had a number for nearly a year. It would rezone a board, which is comprised of nine know if we’ll get to it,” Mr. Sammet has the bedrooms facing the street?...It talities Day, a traffic safety initiative of suggestions for pedestrian safety 5.3-acre zone from industrial to resi- regular members and four alternates. said. will help me to know who is in which led by the American Society of Civil in the township, from installing bet- dential/commercial and permit as “Casale is probably the catalyst The Broadduses purchased the bedroom then I can plan better.” The Engineers. ter signage to increasing police en- many as 315 apartments. Concep- to this,” Mr. Sarno said after the home for $1.36 million in June 2014 writer consistently referred to the The public comment section of forcement of speed limits. She sup- tual designs by Russo Development CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 but sued the couple it purchased from, Broaddus children as “young blood.” the evening brought a number of ported lowered speed limits as well. John and Andrea Woods, a year later The lawsuit also said that “The residents eager to discuss just that, Local mother Nicole Griffin also — which is when the house became Watcher” wrote that he or she asked particularly with regard to the main complained about the danger of the subject of tabloid television. the Woods to “sell the home and bring thoroughfare of Springfield Avenue. Springfield Avenue for school chil- The basis of the lawsuit were let- me young blood.” “I wake up at 5 in the morning so dren, and carried a petition calling ters, purportedly received by both the The Broadduses never occupied I can cross Springfield Avenue for an additional crossing guard at Broadusses and Woods, from a mys- the home. They did attempt to resell it safely,” said resident Sue Lucas, who Springfield Avenue and Doering terious author who identified himself CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 noted that by 7 a.m. the road is “very Way. hard” to cross for pedestrians. The petition was circulated online Kent Lucas, a bike commuter who among Cranford parents, and as of crosses the road daily, agreed that Wednesday morning bore over 200 motorists typically disregard bikers signatures. Ms. Griffin noted that and pedestrians. “I have a bright with young families starting or mov- fluorescent green jersey and I can- ing into the township, the residential not get people to stop for me,” said areas most in need of crossing guards Mr. Lucas, citing additional worries may be in flux often. in regard to children walking to The council thanked residents for school. Mr. Lucas is also running as sharing their concerns, and high- a candidate for township commis- lighted opportunities for involvement sioner. in town safety discussions. Deputy

Frequently, according to Mr. Mayor and Commissioner of Public Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Lucas, children are on their way to Safety, Mary O’Connor, emphasized HATS OFF TO OFFICER FRIENDLY...Westfield Police Officer Aaron Doherty school before crossing guards start her availability by email and by open offers sheriff’s badges and hats to children of all ages during Sunday’s annual for the day, and will have to run office hours, which resume in Octo- Festifall street fair. across the street to avoid traffic. ber. There will also be a taskforce “There is so much potential for citizens can get involved in by con- PAGE INDEX tragedy,” Mr. Lucas said, suggesting tacting Commissioner O’Connor or Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16 crossing guards be posted earlier. Mayor Kalnins. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 He also asked that the speed limit on Tuesday’s meeting also consisted Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-13 the road be lowered altogether, a of approvals of resolutions regard- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Community ... 6-7, 15 Classifieds ..... 15 A BIG SWING…A tyke waits with her mom and dad to get a ride on the twirling suggestion met receptively by the ing the appointment of police offic- Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18 swing Sunday at the Feast of St. Michael in Cranford. township committee, though they CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD The Right Combination of Cutting Edge Technology WEST and the Highest Quality of Services and Programs is the Reason Why Coldwell Banker is the Preferred Real Estate Company. Westfield West Office • 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908-233-0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com © 2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity ® #600NORTH Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Westfield Leader only Page 8 Thursday, September 29, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Cranford BOE Restarts Superintendent Search

By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE Ms. Burfeindt made clear that if Specially Written for The Westfield Leader this can be achieved, “that is only CRANFORD — The board of going to strengthen our program at education will renew its search for a the high school.” district superintendent, it was an- The extension of counseling ser- nounced at Monday night’s meet- vices on the elementary level will ing. expose students at a younger age to Board member Nicole Sherrin the experience of having a guidance Kessler said advertising for the po- counselor. sition will begin in mid-October. Detective Sergeant Matthew Ms. Kessler made evident that this Nazzaro gave the board a school search would “feel” different in that resource officer (SRO) security up- community members will have “con- date. crete ways” to give input into the The SRO program calls for quasi- Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader process. uniformed officers to be a presence JAZZIN’ IT UP...The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo of Westfield performs down- Community members were de- inside the schools and to act as town in the annual Festifall street fair on Sunday. WHAT TIME IS IT?…Big Ben provides the time and The Westfield Leader scribed by Ms. Kessler as “parents, direct communication between prin- provides the news to Bob Cozzolina of Westfield while he was in London last week. faculty members as well as other cipals and the police while allowing stakeholders in our community.” for shared services with training Mountainside Bd. of Adjust The community will have the op- and preparedness. portunity to participate in a survey Important benefits of the SRO Send-Receive Deal Okayed and focus groups. A letter will be Program are increased communi- Continues Bovella’s Bid distributed detailing how to get in- cation between the Cranford Police volved in the focus group and how Department and the schools, an im- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL café and bakery were not in use they By BOE for Gov. Livingston to access the survey. mediate development of in-demand Specially Written for The Westfield Leader would be housed off site. Ms. Kessler told the board she programming and the ability to ad- MOUNTAINSIDE — Bovella’s Mr. Bencivenga also said that use By KATE BROWNE Schools, chief school administrator hoped people would “take advan- dress emerging trends challenging Pastry Shoppe is seeking to build a of the kitchen would be 20 percent Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Nancy Lubarksy made a detailed pre- tage of those opportunities to share school, communities and families. new café and bakery on Route 22 in for the café and 80 percent for com- MOUNTAINSIDE — The school sentation regarding the issue. their feelings about what are the key “In the unfortunate world we live Mountainside where Raagini Indian mercial use. board voted Tuesday night to for- According to Ms. Lubarsky, a re- characteristics for experiences that in, we have to think about ways to Restaurant once operated. Project Architect Robert Algarin mally approve a new send-receive cent 50-state survey found a wide people value in a superintendent.” protect our school,” Detective The Mountainside Board of Ad- stated that the facility “badly needed agreement with Berkeley Heights that range of class sizes. Classes tended to In other business, Lisa Burfeindt, Nazzaro told the board. justment began the application hear- renovation after being vacant for will continue to have Mountainside be smallest in kindergarten through director of guidance, offered a Some of the security upgrades ing Tuesday, but because of the late three years.” He stated that the food students attend Governor Livingston third grade, averaging between 15 to glimpse to the board of the K-12 made through the program are im- hour and a full schedule of cases for preparation area would be about High School. 23 students, increased to 12th grade, counseling program entitled Our proved alarm systems for increased the October meeting, board mem- three times the size it was before, The vote comes after more than where it ranged from 25 to 36 stu- Foundation and the Road Ahead. safety of staff during school hours, bers decided to continue the expanding from 880 square feet to two years of negotiations and with the dents. Ms. Burfeindt spoke about the the addition of LED lighting, pro- Bovella’s 22 Real Estate Group ap- 2,380 square feet and that the re- support of former New Jersey De- New York, New Jersey, and Con- past role of guidance counselors, viding key fobs — or security to- plication at a special meeting. The frigeration area needed to be ex- partment of Education Commissioner necticut have class size recommen- describing them as “isolated” from kens — to all patrol officers and special meeting is scheduled for panded by 600 square feet. William Liberia. dations only for pre-kindergarten and the rest of the staff and, in most creating more restricted entrances Tuesday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m., Project Engineer Thomas Quinn The terms and conditions of the kindergarten classes, with the Garden cases, working in “reaction to prob- at Bloomingdale Avenue School and in the Mountainside Council Cham- said existing flood lights would be new agreement were presented to the State suggesting a maximum of 15 lems,” and not in conjunction with Walnut Avenue School that include bers. replaced with five LED lights on public at the September 27 meeting children for pre-kindergarten and 25 others. new cameras. The group proposed to re-estab- 18-foot poles and two new building of the Mountainside school board. for kindergarten. The emphasis on counselors in In other business news, school lish a restaurant use for the property mounted fixtures would be added. According to board secretary Eric In low income/low achieving dis- current times, and specifically in board members and the Interim Su- located at 1085 Route 22 as a café He noted the current lighting was Larson, the new agreement is a sig- tricts, that drops to 21 students for the Cranford district, does not just perintendent Marilyn Birnbaum and an on-site bakery. non-compliant with the code, and nificant improvement over the expir- kindergarten. In the event a kinder- deal with reactive issues but also commended Cranford High School Testimony was heard from the the new lighting “cast an even light.” ing contract since it guarantees pre- garten class of more than 25 students, deals with “proactive issues that advanced placement scholars who current owner of Bovella’s Pastry Mr. Quinn also said the facility dictability in tuition rates and includes a teacher’s assistant is required. support the emotional well-being earned scores of three or higher on Shoppe, Ralph Bencivenga, who would have an Americans With Dis- detailed provisions on supporting spe- Ms. Lubarsky explained that while of students giving them the tools multiple exams. stated that the new café would pro- abilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramp cial education students, data sharing, Mountainside is committed to 20 or necessary to make responsible Students were presented with vide a “place for customers to sit and 33 parking spaces. and improved communications pro- fewer students in each kindergarten choices to be contributing members resolutions and Ms. Birnbaum con- and eat” the bakery’s specialty treats The next regularly scheduled tocols. class and 25 or fewer in the lower of our society.” gratulated them on their “magnifi- along with soup and sandwiches. meeting of the board of adjustment The new 13-page agreement, the grades. However, since the district is Ms. Burtfeindt outlined several cent accomplishments” and encour- This is something Mr. Bencivenga will be held on Tuesday, October framework of which was reached in small and students move in and out of programs designed to facilitate the aged them to keep it up. stated was “hard to do” at the busi- 25, at 7:30 p.m. May and takes effect July 1, replaces the district during the school year, “triangle of communication” be- New student liaison Hunter Bro- ness’ current location on East Broad the seven-page contract signed in small increase in the student popula- tween the student, the counselor and gan was introduced to the board. Street in Westfield. He stated that 2006. tion can significantly impact class the parents throughout the district The student liaison provides the the current bakery was utilized for www.goleader.com Under the old agreement, tuition size. from kindergarten through 12th board with an update of important patrons to buy the bakery’s goods rates fluctuated widely which created This year the average kindergarten grade. events happening at Cranford High and for making the cakes, cookies significant budget shortfalls and pres- class at Beechwood has 15.2 stu- One highlighted was ADAPT, a School. Hunter will share the job and pastries for the other local busi- sures for both communities. dents, she said. program that focuses on alcohol and with Kelly McMahon. nesses operated by the owner and GW Council The new agreement, which is based The class size situation at Deerfield drug abuse training. It had been in The next board meeting is sched- family members, including Ferraro’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on the 2015-2016 certified tuition Middle School is complicated by the use at Cranford High School and is uled for Monday, October 10. in Westfield and the Primavera Re- rate, includes a range of rates and a district’s commitment to provide as being brought back. gency in Stirling. meeting, referring to the eight mem- cap on annual increases. Under the many honors and advanced classes as At-risk students are asked to par- Reading is Good For You Hours of testimony was heard re- bers who voted for the redevelop- terms of the agreement, tuition rates possible in order to prepare students ticipate in eight 45-minute lessons garding use of the new facility, ment plan with one abstention. “You must be between $14,373 and $14,854 for the rigors of high school. As a to teach them about the perils of which will enable Bovella’s to ex- see an 8-0-1 vote on that. Is that a per student. result, class and section size can vary drug and alcohol abuse. The train- pand production of its baked goods fair representation of this commu- Increases in successive years are widely, she added. ing addresses the legal ramifica- for area restaurants and catering nity? I don’t think so.” capped at 2 percent, the current cap tions of abuse and encourages good facilities and to operate a 42-seat “We need have a more just way of for tax increases in the state of New choices. café. According to testimony, the doing it. The mayor should have Jersey. Looking ahead, Ms. Burfeindt facility was last operated as Raagini some representation on there. He The cost of educating the high school Downtown hopes to find success in the kinder- Indian Restaurant in 2013 with 112 has a lot of appointees. I get that. student community is approximately CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 garten through eighth grade in the seats available to customers. But, the council should also have a 30 percent of the Mountainside educa- The owner of Chez Catherine is retir- areas of personal and social growth, According to Mr. Bencivenga, the share of it, too. In Scotch Plains tion budget and the new agreement ing and the liquor license was trans- career aspirations and academic goleader.com/subscribe new facility will be utilized for bak- that’s the case and in a lot of com- will provide predictability and finan- ferred to the new owner who is the head achievement. ing and serving customers from 7 munities that’s the case as well,” cial stability, Mr. Larson said. chef and “another party” town clerk a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with peak Mr. Sarno said. The new contract also allows Moun- Claire Gray said. The Addams Tavern hours falling from noon to 4 p.m. Near the end of the meeting, tainside to control the registration pro- liquor license was approved. Correction CF Council during the week and from noon to 9 Mayor Lombardo announced that cess, which will permit it to check proof p.m. on the weekends. It also was Paul Nieves had resigned from the Greta’s Run will hold its annual 5K In an article dated September CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of residency. It also includes provisions race April 23 and will begin and end at 15, a quote attributed to Westfield noted that the facility would only planning board and recreation com- regarding data sharing on student per- Roosevelt School, Ben Nanna said. Town Administrator Jim Gildea ers and firefighters, leasing town employ eight workers at any given mittee. Mr. Nieves is a colonel in formance, gives Mountainside the right Greta’s Run was founded in memory of about meeting with property property, and purchasing official time, evenly distributing them be- the U.S. Army Reserves and had to have input on the Individual Educa- Greta Schoenemann by her childhood owners, and others, to discuss vehicles. tween working as wait staff in the been recalled to active duty, as- tion Plans (IEPs) of special education friends Mr. Nanna and Jayne Ruotolo. downtown vacancies was said The township council also con- café and bakers. signed to North Carolina for a year. students and allows participation in child Ms. Schoenemann was a Westfield by Councilman Sam Della Fera. vened on Monday night for updates When asked about deliveries, Mr. With Mr. Nieves’ alternate no. 2 study team meetings. High School freshman who died from from township departments and Bencivenga stated that there were slot open, the mayor promoted Steve The agreement includes an optional injuries incurred when a tree branch in agencies. Township Engineer Carl two times a day that the restaurant Napolitano to the position and, like- auto renewal provision front of the school fell on her during O’Brien gave an assessment of sea- would deliver its goods in either wise, elevated John Malcolm to Mr. In response to questions and con- lunch in 2002. sonal roadwork in the township, and box trucks or vans and three times a Napolitano’s alternate no. 3 post. cerns from parents regarding class All proceeds benefit people with spe- Watcher reported the Memorial Field base- week that the facility would receive Mr. Lombardo confirmed he was size at Beechwood and Deerfield cial needs. ball field is about halfway through supplies. He also noted that when leaving the alternate no. 4 position CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the planning stages and tests are be- the delivery vehicles owned by the open for the time being. this year, but previously claimed that ing done on soil types to facilitate they were unable to find a buyer once the best design for the site. the letters were made public. Real Chief Financial Officer Lavona estate agents involved in the original Patterson reported that both the mu- sale said they were unaware of any nicipal budget and revenue for the letters prior to reading news reports. township are consistent with where The house is currently for sale with a they were last year, and that revenue list price of $1,199,000 and is also from the municipal pool’s summer listed as a rental at $5,000 a month. season was significantly up. The Broadduses’ lawsuit, which A police department update was originally named the Woods, their held until the next meeting, when title company, the escrow settlement Police Chief James Wozniak will company and the Coldwell Banker talk about his experiences attending selling agent as defendants, asked for the FBI Academy and changes at the a refund of their purchase price, title department. to the home, renovation expenses and The township’s cross-petition of attorneys fees. the judgment granting a builder’s A judge dismissed most of the law- remedy to plaintiff Cranford Devel- suit last month, but left the disposi- opment Associates, LLC, commonly tion of a few claims to be determined. known as Birchwood, for the con- The Broadduses application to de- struction of a 360-unit residential molish the house and build two new development on Birchwood Avenue Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Fred T. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, September 29, 2016 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 57th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 39-2016 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Housing Project Okayed For Bowcraft Amusement Park

By FRED T. ROSSI the 12.6-acre site on U.S. Route 22 welcome addition to our commu- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times West—and 40 of those units will be nity.” SCOTCH PLAINS — The plan- designated as affordable housing Several board members backed ning board on Monday gave unani- and help the municipal government the application even while lament- mous approval to a redevelopment further meet its state-mandated ob- ing the end of the landmark amuse- plan that will convert the property ligations. ment park, which still has plans to that has housed the Bowcraft After more than three hours of be open in 2017. Robert LaCosta Amusement Park for 70 years into testimony, the eight board members said he would miss Bowcraft, which the largest housing development in praised the proposal, with Joseph started out as an archery and ski Scotch Plains in 20 years. Doyle calling it a “good, clean plan” equipment store, complete with a ATA Developers will build 190 and Mayor Kevin Glover describ- small on-site ski slope before ex- apartments and 10 townhomes, ing it as “well thought out” and panding into rides and a miniature along with a pool and clubhouse, on saying the development “will be a golf course. A lifelong township resident, he joked that he wanted to be the last person to ride on the kiddie train. Kicking off the three-hour hear- ing, professional planner Art Ber- nard gave an overview of the work- ings of affordable housing in New Jersey before addressing a report by board planner Anthony Rodriguez that claimed a local or- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GEORGE WASHINGTON ATE THIS WAY…Attendees get a lesson in breadmaking during colonial times at Sunday’s dinance requires there to be 42 af- 35th Harvest Festival at the Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. fordable units at the site. Mr. Bernard said Mr. Rodriguez’s calculation relied on the Bowcraft property being 13 acres in size when Resident Complains About it is actually 12.56 acres, leading to the discrepancy in the numbers. Late in the meeting, a compromise was agreed to that will set aside 41 units Noise From Skate Park as affordable housing. Mr. Bernard estimated that the By NICOLAS FERNANDES local skateboarders,” Mr. Budiansky Mr. Principe added that all of the new development would house 454 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times told the meeting’s attendees. noise from the skate park can be residents and add 51 children to the FANWOOD — The recreation Mr. Budiansky was especially im- heard from the nearby houses and local school population. commission considers the newly pressed by the fact that teenagers many of his neighbors have com- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Later in the meeting, in response opened Forest Road Park Skate Park and young adults were skating next plained about the matter as well. LIFT A CUP…Volunteers sell lemonade in the Kups for Kancer fundraiser, part to a resident’s concerns about the to be a positive addition to the neigh- to children as young as age 6 with- “I’m the only one who came here of the Jam Kancer in the Kan children’s cancer awareness program, in downtown Fanwood last Saturday afternoon. This year’s proceeds will be donated to impact of the development on the borhood, but a resident who at- out any issues. to talk about it; obviously I’m [an- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). school system, Mr. LaCosta at- tended the commission’s Tuesday “Everyone was just really coop- gry] about it, and something’s got to tempted to put into perspective the night meeting disagrees. erative and mindful to the little kids be done,” he said. impact on local schools by pointing The skate park’s grand opening and it was just really nice to hang Mr. Principe suggested that out that a recent report from the was held on Saturday, and Recre- out there and watch what was going soundproofing should be added as ‘The Watcher’ House to Get board of education found that only ation Director Bob Budiansky con- on,” Mr. Budiansky added. well as a gate that locks once it gets 303 students had resulted from the sidered it to be a success that could The only improvements the com- dark. more than 1,000 multi-family units use just a few improvements. mission had thought of prior to the “It’s really a nuisance, really a Hearing Before Planning Bd. in Scotch Plains. “I thought it was a spectacular meeting were adding a trash can, nuisance. I’m literally considering CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 opening and tremendous turnout by sound proofing and more trees and selling my house and moving out of By BRIAN TRUSDELL ters, purportedly received by both fencing surrounding the park. Cur- Fanwood,” Mr. Principe said. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the Broadusses and Woods, from a rently, patrons have to walk to a Commission member Anthony WESTFIELD — The Boulevard mysterious author who identified Height of Proposed nearby trash can in the park if they Carter suggested the behavior of home known notoriously worldwide himself or herself as “The Watcher.” want to throw something away. the skaters could be improved if as “The Watcher” house is sched- The Broadusses said they re- The only complaint the commis- residents regularly alert the police uled to go before the planning board ceived three hand-printed letters Ashbrook Facil. Questioned sion had received was that patrons about the matter. At the grand open- next week as its reluctant owners from “The Watcher” after the Woods have been skating without helmets. ing, he noticed that a few teenagers seek to raze their “stately colonial” were sent a first about a week be- By FRED T. ROSSI ultimately, 184 would be employed Anthony Principe of St. John’s were littering and smoking on the and subdivide the property for two fore the sale was final. In it, accord- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times across three shifts at the three new Place then brought up issues of loud skate park’s property, but stopped new residences. ing to the lawsuit, “The Watcher” SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning buildings with 240 beds. noise, obscene language, after-hours as soon as he told them to. Town Planner Donald Sammet claimed “a right of possession and/ board of adjustment will hold a fourth Professional planner David usage, smoking and use of mari- “I don’t know of any activity that confirmed to The Scotch Plains- or ownership to the home.” hearing on Thursday, December 1 Karlebach then reviewed the site juana at the park, which is adjacent we can sign a kid up for and expect Fanwood Times that Maria and In a subsequent letter received by the on an application to significantly plans and the variances being re- to his house. them from day one to follow every Derek Broaddus’ three-floor, six- Broadduses, “The Watcher” asserted expand the size of the Ashbrook quested, including ones seeking ap- “The location of the park is liter- adult’s rule,” Mr. Carter said. bedroom, three-bath house at 657 that the house “has been the subject of Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on proval for building heights in excess ally 25 feet from the jungle gyms Mr. Carter admitted that the gen- Boulevard is on the agenda for the my family for decades” and “I have be Raritan Road. of the 35-foot maximum set out in for the 5- to 12-year-olds,” Mr. eral skate park noise is a nuisance Wednesday, October 5 meeting. [sic] put in charge of watching and At the third hearing, held last Thurs- township ordinances. The five-story Principe said. “I’ve heard f-bombs and said that he would like to work “There are four applications, and waiting for its second coming.” day, board members and an attorney building at the rear of the property being dropped when kids can’t land together to come up with a solution it looks like it might go last, so I Later letters became more omi- representing homeowners living next would stand about 68 feet high, the a trick, and my 8-year-old daughter’s to the issue. He mentioned that the don’t know if we’ll get to it,” Mr. nous with “The Watcher” asking, to the property questioned Ashbrook’s four-story building would be 60 feet got to sit and hear that. In fact, approaching winter season will be Sammet said. “Who has the bedrooms facing the professional planner about a variety high and the three-story building at others have as well. I think it’s a the perfect time for the commission The Broadduses purchased the street?...It will help me to know of concerns including the proposed the front of the site would stand 47 disgrace.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 home for $1.36 million in June 2014 who is in which bedroom then I can size of the new facility, whether it was feet high. Mr. Karlebach said a row but sued the couple it purchased from, plan better.” The writer consistently appropriate for the neighborhood, of several dozen shade trees would John and Andrea Woods, a year later referred to the Broaddus children whether the fire department had the “create quite an effective buffer” be- — which is when the house became as “young blood.” means to fight a potential fire at the tween the Ashbrook site and the ad- the subject of tabloid television. The lawsuit also said that “The site and whether the expanded facil- jacent neighbors. He also displayed The basis of the lawsuit were let- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ity was needed. materials that the exteriors of three At earlier hearings in June and new buildings would feature and July, Ashbrook representatives pro- stated that the new facility would not vided details on the three-phase be out of character with the rest of project, which, if approved, would the neighborhood. begin with construction of a 14,000- Board Vice-Chairman Ken Ander- square-foot, five-story rehabilitation son asked whether the fire depart- facility at the rear portion of the ment was equipped to fight a fire at rectangular-shaped property. The the five-story building in particular, building would include 90 beds. and Mr. Karlebach said he assumed Phase two would be a 15,000-square- it wasn’t a problem. Later in the foot, three-story assisted-living fa- four-hour hearing, Marc Rogoff, an cility at the front of the property attorney representing homeowners nearest Raritan Road with 60 beds. living next to the Ashbrook site, said The third phase would be a 17,000- a report issued by the fire depart- squate-foot, four-story skilled-nurs- ment stated that firefighters would ing facility where the present build- have a problem dealing with a fire at Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing is situated and include 90 beds. a five-story building, which would GIDDYAP…Children get a ride on the back of a horse at Sunday’s 35th Harvest Last week, the facility’s new ad- be the tallest structure in Scotch Festival at the Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. ministrator, Scott Royer, provided Plains. figures on the number of people pres- Mr. Rogoff spent more than an PAGE INDEX ently employed and the number pro- hour questioning Mr. Karlebach Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16 jected to be employed at the ex- about a number of other concerns, Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times EVERYBODY WAS KUNG FU PANDA-ING...At Sunday’s FestiFall, hundreds panded facility. At present, 78 are including whether the proposed Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-13 of families thronged to Westfield’s streets that were filled with food trucks, rides employed over three shifts that over- buffer trees would be adequate to Community ... 6-7, 15 Classifieds ..... 15 and costumed characters. see 114 beds. Mr. Royer said that, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 17-18

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By FRED T. ROSSI lic such as Facebook and Twitter. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Ms. Kulikowski said social me- SCOTCH PLAINS — The board dia is useful for providing “good — of education put forth an amended and bad — news” and added that policy on Tuesday that would no these platforms would need to be longer require parents to send in a monitored and updated on a regular note should they not want their basis. child(ren) to salute the U.S. flag Board Vice President Jeanne and recite the Pledge of Allegiance Cleary asked whether a new posi- during the usual morning exercises tion would have to be created for in district schools. these functions and whether state The proposed amendment pro- funding for such a position is avail- vides exemptions for conscientious able. objectors and for children of for- Ms. Winkler replied, “No,” and Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SUNSHINE ON THE FESTIFALL...Sunday's street fair in Westfield is filled eign diplomats attending Scotch other board members then agreed with food, families, rides and games for the kids. Plains-Fanwood schools. that an existing employee could WHAT TIME IS IT?…Big Ben provides the time and The Westfield Leader Those not saluting or reciting the likely perform the social media provides the news to Bob Cozzolina of Westfield while he was in London last week. pledge would be “required to show tasks. Mountainside Bd. of Adjust full respect to the flag while the Board President Nancy Bauer re- pledge is being given,” according ported that some 50 adults and chil- Send-Receive Deal Okayed to the policy. The board will vote to dren attended last Saturday’s open Continues Bovella’s Bid formally approve the policy change house at McGinn and Evergreen at its meeting in October. Schools, and board member Tonya By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Street in Westfield. He stated that By BOE for Gov. Livingston The policy — which was one of Williams said that many current and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the current bakery was utilized for several introduced at the board’s prospective kindergarten students MOUNTAINSIDE — Bovella’s patrons to buy the bakery’s goods By KATE BROWNE size at Beechwood and Deerfield regular meeting on Tuesday night came with parents and grandpar- Pastry Shoppe is seeking to build a and for making the cakes, cookies Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fawnood Times Schools, chief school administrator — also sets forth the manner in ents to see the new kindergarten new café and bakery on Route 22 in and pastries for the other local busi- MOUNTAINSIDE — The school Nancy Lubarksy made a detailed pre- which the pledge should be per- classrooms. Mountainside where Raagini Indian nesses operated by the owner and board voted Tuesday night to for- sentation regarding the issue. formed, with students’ right hand Several resolutions were read and Restaurant once operated. family members, including Ferraro’s mally approve a new send-receive According to Ms. Lubarsky, a re- over their hearts. The amendment is approved, including one declaring The Mountainside Board of Ad- in Westfield and the Primavera Re- agreement with Berkeley Heights that cent 50-state survey found a wide also keeping in line with the state the week of October 3-7 as a “Week justment began the application hear- gency in Stirling. will continue to have Mountainside range of class sizes. Classes tended regulations. of Respect” in district schools as ing Tuesday, but because of the late Hours of testimony was heard re- students attend Governor Livingston to be smallest in kindergarten through In other business during its 35- part of anti-bullying efforts. hour and a full schedule of cases for garding use of the new facility, High School. third grade, averaging between 15 to minute session, the board approved The week of October 10-14 will the October meeting, board mem- which will enable Bovella’s to ex- The vote comes after more than 23 students, increased to 12th grade, a $48,991 expenditure for 155 be declared as “National School bers decided to continue the pand production of its baked goods two years of negotiations and with where it ranged from 25 to 36 stu- Chrome books and another Lunch Week,” the week of October Bovella’s 22 Real Estate Group ap- for area restaurants and catering the support of former New Jersey dents. $197,000 for the replacement of a 17-21 will be “School Violence plication at a special meeting. The facilities and to operate a 42-seat Department of Education Commis- New York, New Jersey, and Con- boiler at Evergreen School. Awareness Week” and October will special meeting is scheduled for café. According to testimony, the sioner William Liberia. necticut have class size recommen- The board also accepted a $1.345 be designated as “National Tuesday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m., facility was last operated as Raagini The terms and conditions of the dations only for pre-kindergarten and million IDEA (Individuals with Dis- Principal’s Month.” in the Mountainside Council Cham- Indian Restaurant in 2013 with 112 new agreement were presented to kindergarten classes, with the Gar- abilities Act) grant from the state bers. seats available to customers. the public at the September 27 meet- den State suggesting a maximum of and a $9,875 grant from the Marga- The group proposed to re-estab- According to Mr. Bencivenga, the ing of the Mountainside school 15 children for pre-kindergarten and ret and Peter Chang Foundation for lish a restaurant use for the property new facility will be utilized for bak- board. 25 for kindergarten. a program to enhance and develop Bowcraft located at 1085 Route 22 as a café ing and serving customers from 7 According to board secretary Eric In low income/low achieving dis- life skills in third-grade students. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and an on-site bakery. a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with peak Larson, the new agreement is a sig- tricts, that drops to 21 students for Board members Amy Winkler and Testimony was heard from the hours falling from noon to 4 p.m. nificant improvement over the ex- kindergarten. In the event a kinder- Karen Kulikowski reported on a He said the figure of 51 new stu- current owner of Bovella’s Pastry during the week and from noon to 9 piring contract since it guarantees garten class of more than 25 stu- workshop they recently attended dents cited by Mr. Bernard is a Shoppe, Ralph Bencivenga, who p.m. on the weekends. It also was predictability in tuition rates and in- dents, a teacher’s assistant is re- that urged boards of education to “pretty credible number.” stated that the new café would pro- noted that the facility would only cludes detailed provisions on sup- quired. boost their uses of social media to Lisa DiGerolamo, an engineer, vide a “place for customers to sit employ eight workers at any given porting special education students, Ms. Lubarsky explained that while better communicate with the pub- then presented details of the site and eat” the bakery’s specialty treats time, evenly distributing them be- data sharing, and improved commu- Mountainside is committed to 20 or lic. plan, which included what she called along with soup and sandwiches. tween working as wait staff in the nications protocols. fewer students in each kindergarten While the board maintains a some “out-of-the-box thinking” This is something Mr. Bencivenga café and bakers. The new 13-page agreement, the class and 25 or fewer in the lower website, Ms. Winkler said there were when it came to dealing with the stated was “hard to do” at the busi- When asked about deliveries, Mr. framework of which was reached in grades. However, since the district is better ways to interact with the pub- now-underground stream that is part ness’ current location on East Broad Bencivenga stated that there were May and takes effect July 1, replaces small and students move in and out of of the east branch of the Green two times a day that the restaurant the seven-page contract signed in the district during the school year, Brook and runs parallel to Route would deliver its goods in either 2006. small increase in the student popula- Reading is Good For You 22. box trucks or vans and three times a Under the old agreement, tuition tion can significantly impact class size. She showed sketches that call for Watcher week that the facility would receive rates fluctuated widely which cre- This year the average kindergar- the stream to be “daylighted,” mak- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 supplies. He also noted that when ated significant budget shortfalls and ten class at Beechwood has 15.2 ing it an open waterway that will the delivery vehicles owned by the pressures for both communities. students, she said. run along the front of the site. It will Watcher” wrote that he or she asked café and bakery were not in use they The new agreement, which is based The class size situation at Deerfield be situated in a flood plain that will the Woods to “sell the home and would be housed off site. on the 2015-2016 certified tuition Middle School is complicated by the be left mostly in its natural state. bring me young blood.” Mr. Bencivenga also said that use rate, includes a range of rates and a district’s commitment to provide as She said the state Department of The Broadduses never occupied of the kitchen would be 20 percent cap on annual increases. Under the many honors and advanced classes Environmental Protection had a the home. They did attempt to resell for the café and 80 percent for com- terms of the agreement, tuition rates as possible in order to prepare stu- “positive response’ to the idea, it this year, but previously claimed mercial use. must be between $14,373 and dents for the rigors of high school. goleader.com/subscribe which will also create a natural habi- that they were unable to find a buyer Project Architect Robert Algarin $14,854 per student. As a result, class and section size can tat for various wildlife in the area at once the letters were made public. stated that the facility “badly needed Increases in successive years are vary widely, she added. the base of the Watchung Reserva- Real estate agents involved in the renovation after being vacant for capped at 2 percent, the current cap tion. original sale said they were unaware three years.” He stated that the food for tax increases in the state of New Plans for the housing develop- of any letters prior to reading news preparation area would be about Jersey. Ashbrook ment call for six multi-family build- reports. The house is currently for three times the size it was before, The cost of educating the high FW Rec. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ings — six for apartments and two sale with a list price of $1,199,000 expanding from 880 square feet to school student community is approxi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 shield the buildings from the adja- for townhomes — and centrally- and is also listed as a rental at $5,000 2,380 square feet and that the re- mately 30 percent of the Mountain- cent neighbor. The attorney noted located parking lots that will ac- a month. frigeration area needed to be ex- side education budget and the new to speak to engineers about making that the trees would be only six-feet commodate 416 vehicles. The Broadduses’ lawsuit, which panded by 600 square feet. agreement will provide predictabil- improvements to the park. high when planted and would take The pool and clubhouse will be originally named the Woods, their Project Engineer Thomas Quinn ity and financial stability, Mr. Larson “Not just to have you go away many years to grow to their full height located near the front of the prop- title company, the escrow settle- said existing flood lights would be said. from here and say, they said what I of 40 to 50 feet. The planner replied erty, which will be accessible by a ment company and the Coldwell replaced with five LED lights on The new contract also allows wanted to hear or they didn’t say that the trees were planned more to single 24-foot wide driveway from Banker selling agent as defendants, 18-foot poles and two new building Mountainside to control the regis- what I wanted to hear,” Mr. Carter shield a proposed parking lot along Route 22. asked for a refund of their purchase mounted fixtures would be added. tration process, which will permit it told the resident. “They said they’re the east side of the Ashbrook prop- An emergency access road from price, title to the home, renovation He noted the current lighting was to check proof of residency. It also going to take some action and I’ll erty. When Mr. Rogoff asked whether Juniper Lane to the east is also part expenses and attorneys fees. non-compliant with the code, and includes provisions regarding data follow up to see what action was the neighbors would “clearly” see of the plan. A judge dismissed most of the the new lighting “cast an even light.” sharing on student performance, taken.” the buildings from their homes, Mr. Gary Dean, a traffic engineer, told lawsuit last month, but left the dis- Mr. Quinn also said the facility gives Mountainside the right to have Mr. Principe clarified that he is Karlebach answered, “yes.” Mr. the board that the development position of a few claims to be deter- would have an Americans With Dis- input on the Individual Education not suggesting the park be shut Rogoff also maintained that the lights would not have a “major” impact on mined. abilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramp Plans (IEPs) of special education down, because it is a fun activity for from the residents’ and patients’ Route 22 traffic, noting that the The Broadduses application to and 33 parking spaces. students and allows participation in the children, but that changes need rooms in the three buildings would present impact from Bowcraft’s demolish the house and build two The next regularly scheduled child study team meetings. to be made. also be visible to the neighbors. operations is more significant. new homes would need three vari- meeting of the board of adjustment The agreement includes an op- “It’s diminished the quality of life The attorney also focused on an Architect Stuart Johnson showed ances, Mr. Sammet said, for lot area, will be held on Tuesday, October tional auto renewal provision of the people on my block, and it’s adjacent residential lot with a single- the planning board depictions of lot frontage and lot width. 25, at 7:30 p.m. In response to questions and con- not fair because it wasn’t that way family house that would be incorpo- the exterior and interior of the apart- cerns from parents regarding class before,” Mr. Principe said. rated into the expanded facility and ments and townhomes. A building questioned whether new variances height variance was approved to should be required since that deal with some of the units to be property’s proposed use as part of a erected along the upwardly-sloping nursing home facility is not permit- land at the rear of the property. ted in a residential zone. The hearing was not heavily-at- Another variance being sought is tended — perhaps due to the presi- one that would permit a parking lot to dential debate being broadcast at be located in the property’s front yard, the same time — and only three close to Raritan Road. Mr. Rogoff residents spoke to the board about questioned why the 22-space lot was the application. needed at that location. Mr. Karlebach When Geraldine Keogh asked responded by saying that designers about the impact of the develop- wanted a “segmented” parking scheme ment on the school population and throughout the site instead of one large also how local taxes might be af- lot in the middle of the property. Mr. fected, ATA attorney Daniel Rogoff also noted that the parking Bernstein reminded Mrs. Keogh and capacity being proposed is twice as the board that these issues were not much as what local ordinance requires. permitted to be factors in the board’s Finally, after displaying a listing of deliberations on the application. several dozen facilities in the area Mrs. Keogh said that, to her think- providing similar services as Ashbrook, ing, “Bowcraft will make out nicely

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, September 29, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DWC Discusses Vacancies, QuickChek to Revisit Plans Facade Grants Approved After Zoning Bd. Objections By DOMINIC A. LAGANO 125 Central Avenue. NosVino is a wine, By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Ms. Hay also asked the applicant to not Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times beer and spirits shop. The second grant Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times internally light the “QuickChek” sign in WESTFIELD — A lengthy discus- approved was for Di Farina Pizzeria CRANFORD — QuickChek will re- the front of the building, but rather light sion developed at Monday night’s Down- (former Mademoiselle). Located at 107 visit its designs for a convenience story at it externally. town Westfield Corp. (DWC) when the East Broad Street, the business offers the end of the Garden State Parkway’s This comment was a repeat of a sug- matter of vacancies in the downtown area pizza and a variety of other Italian dishes. northbound ramp after zoning board sec- gestion from the board in May as well, was broached. According to DWC Ex- The final grant was awarded to Michael retary Jeffrey Pistol asked during Mon- but the applicant has not changed the ecutive Director Sherry Cronin, the va- Robert Construction (former CJ’s Extra day night’s board meeting that it be more plan, Mr. Young said when asked by cancy rate for available retail space is 9 Innings). Located at 440 West Broad in keeping with the township’s colonial resident and township committee candi- percent, a slightly higher number than in Street, the business designs, builds and look. date Ann Dooley. years past. remodels residences. Mr. Pistol suggested attributes such as QuickChek had amended its design to A downtown task force was created in The board next discussed two events pitched roofs, dormers and arched win- add faux windows along the northerly July by the Westfield Town Council to scheduled to occur in the downtown area dows. side of the building. Ms. Hay asked if the address this issue. in October. Dine Out Westfield will be applicant could also backlight the win- He said Wawa and 7-Eleven, who have According to Mrs. Cronin, “The task held from Sunday, October 16 through recently come before the board, have dow to soften the look and mimic newer force was created to study the issues and Thursday, October 27. Most restaurants “made an effort to incorporate architec- buildings in the downtown. to make recommendations on what will offer specials on meals to encourage tural elements we see in Cranford, not She said the lighting, as proposed, changes the town can make to keep our business. The promotion does not in- just using the standard prototype seen all would “create a harsh mirror effect and downtown strong and vibrant.” In par- clude Friday and Saturday nights. over the country.” would be distracting when you’re driv- ticular, the task force will be examining Mrs. Cronin stated that over 20 busi- He said the proposed site, on the south ing.” town ordinances to determine if any nesses are involved in Dine Out Westfield. side of North Avenue where Madan Plas- The chain’s sign on the frontage of changes to them would spur new busi- A new promotion this year includes ran- HELPING OUR VETS...Union County Freeholder Chairman Bruce Bergen, tics once operated, is a gateway to the the building as proposed is 20 feet in ness growth. dom drawings each day of the event. “We Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, Union County Sheriff Joe Cryan, Union County township. height and 120 square feet in area, Mrs. Cronin continued, “I think the give away dining cards every day through Clerk Joanne Rajoppi and Union County Surrogate James LaCorte, pictured “I’m taken aback and in shock,” said and is one of the variances being re- most important thing for people to under- a contest customers can enter online. from left to right, recently met with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander QuickChek’s attorney Frederic Azrak. quested. stand about vacancies is that property There will be $50 gift cards for participat- Robert Jeans before they spoke about county services available to veterans at the “Our direction was to meet with your “We typically don’t like to see backlit owners do not want empty spaces. They ing restaurants and a parking card as VFW NJ District 5 meeting at the Kenilworth Veterans Center. professionals and we did…I thought at signage,” Ms. Hay said. “I think if you go through a great deal of effort to try and well,” she said. this point the board was satisfied with this would look at backlit glass and front light rent the stores, and it is very costly to She also promoted the annual Opti- direction. the QuickChek sign, it would help with them to have vacancies. They still pay mist Club of Westfield Halloween Pa- Centennial Ave. Application QuickChek’s architect Oliver Young bringing it more in keeping with property taxes, insurance, maintenance, rade. “Halloween is coming. On Sun- also was stunned. Cranford.” et cetera,with or without a tenant. day, October 30, we have the down- “I’m blindsided by this. … This type of QuickChek agreed to talk to its profes- Westfield is fortunate to have committed town ‘trick or treat’ and costume con- To Resume on October 5 building, a pitched roof doesn’t make sionals about the modifications requested property owners who care deeply about test followed by the parade.” Mrs. much sense here… you risk exposing all and return for the meeting on Monday, our downtown. They are careful and con- Cronin stated the parade is a popular By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Times on July 25, 2013. “If I may say so, the elements,” he said referring to the air October 17. siderate about the quality of the tenant event that drew over 2,000 partici- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times it looks like storage units when it is living conditioning equipment and exhaust fans The zoning board previously had con- mix, although there are less retail tenants pants last year. More information on CRANFORD — The owners of the units.” placed on the roof. ducted hearings on the request in May seeking space particularly as online shop- that event may be found at new development in the Centennial Vil- Project architect Gregory Waga re- Board member Mary Ann Hay ap- and July. QuickChek is requesting more ping continues to rise.” westfieldtoday.com/halloween. lage Business District hoping to amend sponded by citing nearby buildings. peared unfazed by the criticism. than a dozen variances to erect its store The task force will have a series of DWC’s next board of directors meet- their project will have to return before the “We felt what we did was attractive “I think the enhanced elevation is an adjacent to the NJ Transit Raritan Valley meetings and will report to the Town ing is scheduled for Monday, November planning board next month after TV-35 and residential...and complemented the improvement,” she said. rail line. Council with any recommendations. 14, at 7:30 p.m. The DWC office is lo- was not able to video record the hearing neighborhood,” he was quoted as say- The DWC board of directors approved cated at 105 Elm Street, on the basement last Wednesday. ing. grants for several businesses. As part of level. The board’s meeting had to be Four residents had showed up for the Fanwood Woman Faces its mandate, the DWC regularly provides moved to an auxiliary room in town application hearing last Wednesday, but grants to businesses that upgrade their hall because the township committee left when they heard the meeting was facades and/or signage. The DWC’s De- chambers — where the board regu- postponed. Charges in Fake Drug Deal sign Committee sends recommendations See it all on the Web! larly meets — is being renovated. to the board of directors for approval. TV-35, the local public access chan- WEST ORANGE – An 18-year-old deal with McBride and two other teens. The first grant approved was for www.goleader.com nel, is unable to record from the sel- Vote-By-Mail Ballots Fanwood woman faces charges after West They have been charged with distribution NosVino, (former CoolVines) located at dom used venue. Orange police say two township teenag- of imitation controlled dangerous sub- Anthony and Maria Somma will have Available for Election ers sold her fake drugs. stance and theft by deception. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE to return on Wednesday, October 5 to COUNTY — Union County Clerk Madison McBride of Shady Lane, Farese was arrested and released on TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS portunity), P.L. 2004, c. 57 (Business Reg- get the board’s okay to change the ap- Joanne Rajoppi announced that Vote-by- Fanwood, has been charged with loiter- $5,000 bail. Eng was arrested and released proved façade for their already under Mail ballots are now available in the ing to obtain a controlled substance after on his own recognizance. An 18-year-old REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS istration of Public Contractors), the Ameri- cans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and P.L. construction structure at 206 Centennial County Clerk’s Offices in Elizabeth and her allegations of being robbed at gun- Short Hills man, who accompanied the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant 2012, c.25 (Investment Activities in Iran). Avenue. It sits next to the building which Westfield to registered voters who wish point were deemed to be unfounded. Her woman to the township for the transaction, to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq., the Town- All comments and questions concerning houses Calabia Pizzeria — which they to cast their vote by mail ballot for the court date is pending, according to a West refused interviews with police. ship of Scotch Plains (“Township”) has the RFP must be directed in writing to also own. 2016 Presidential General Election on Orange police press release. issued a “Request for Proposals for an Bozena Lacina, Township Clerk, Town- Operator and Station Manager for the The Sommas were approved 7-1 in Tuesday, November 8. The deadline to McBride called West Orange police just House OKs $40 Million ship of Scotch Plains, 430 Park Avenue, July 2013 to erect a building with a com- Township’s Public, Educational and Gov- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, or by apply for a Vote-By-Mail ballot through before 5 p.m. on September 11 to the area ernment Access (PEG) Channels” dated email to [email protected] with mercial unit on the first floor and five the mail is Tuesday, November 1. Gilbert Place in West Orange, where the For EMS Training September 29, 2016 (the “RFP”). This pro- a copy to Robert Renaud, Palumbo & one-bedroom apartments on the second The deadline to apply in person is 18-year-old says she was robbed during a WASHINGTON — A bill authorizing curement is being undertaken pursuant to Renaud, 190 North Avenue East, Rte 28, floor — with and enclosed parking. Monday, November 7, by 3 p.m. marijuana deal, according to the release. an additional $40 million for training competitive contracting provisions of the Cranford, New Jersey 07016 or by fax to The original resolution granting ap- Voters can obtain a Vote-by-Mail ap- After the initial report, township po- emergency response personnel over- Local Public Contracts Law as specified 908-272-9029. proval did not specify façade standards, plication in person at their local munici- lice attempted to investigate the young whelmingly has passed the U.S. House of under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(b)(2). Each proposer shall submit one (1) origi- other than a window facing South Lin- pal building or from the County Clerk’s woman’s claims that she was waiting Representatives following bombings in Sealed proposals must be received by nal and two (2) copies of its proposal, in a the Township on or before 10:00 a.m., coln Avenue that was required to be con- offices or from ucnj.org/vote-by-mail, or near the baseball field at Roosevelt Middle Seaside Park, N.J., and New York City sealed envelope bearing the name of the sistent with the façade on Centennial prevailing time, on Friday, October 28, proposer and marked: request that one be mailed through the School when two men brandished a hand- nearly two weeks ago. 2016. Proposals must be delivered to: “OPERATOR/STATION MANAGER Avenue. free Union County Votes mobile app. gun and robbed her of about $70. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) and Bonnie Clerk’s Office, Township of Scotch Plains, FOR TOWNSHIP PEG CHANNELS” The building at 208 Centennial hous- Voters can also call (908) 527-4996. An 18-year-old New Providence man, Watson Coleman (D-12th) were among 430 Park Avenue Street, Scotch Plains, The Township reserves the right to re- ing Calabria is a red brick exterior. Voters using One-Stop can come to the whose car McBride drove to the town- the 395 yes votes for the Community New Jersey 07076. ject any and all proposals, to waive any “The two properties will be blended Westfield office, obtain an application, ship to buy the drugs, told police he was Counterterrorism Preparedness Act, which Proposal documents describing the ser- informalities or to accept the proposal that, together and merged to create an attrac- receive their ballot, and cast it all in the unaware of any robbery. He said he re- was adopted on September 21 and sent to vices in detail may be obtained from the in its judgment, shall be determined to be tive development,” according to the reso- same visit. mained in the car and did not see a hand- the Senate.Its passage came less than a Township Clerk’s Office, at the above ad- in the best interest of the Township. Pro- dress, during regular business hours, 8:30 lution. The County Clerk’s Westfield Annex gun, according to the release. week following the September 17th ex- posals must be prepared and submitted in The sole planning board member to a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays for a standard proposal form in the manner des- is located in the Colleen Fraser Building, Meanwhile, the two West Orange teen- plosions along the path of a charity run in non-refundable payment of $25.00. ignated within the proposal documents. cast the only “nay” vote three years ago 300 North Avenue East, Westfield 07090. agers, Daniel Farese, 19, and Joshua Eng, Seaside Park, where there were no inju- Proposers are required to comply with Alex Mirabella was Edward O’Malley, who asked: “Was Office hours are 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on 18, face charges for their roles in the fake ries, and another bomb in a dumpster in the following New Jersey statutes: P. L. Township Manager any consideration given to making this Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. substance sale. Manhattan. An Elizabeth man with sus- 1977, Chapter 33 (Statement of Owner- Bozena Lacina more visually appealing?” according to a on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Farese and Eng reportedly sold the pected ties to Islamic terrorists has been ship) and P. L. 1975, c.127 (Affirmative Township Clerk report in The Westfield Leader and The and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. fake marijuana in a pre-arranged drug arrested in connection with the bombings. Action Program, Equal Employment Op- 1 T - 9/29/16, The Times Fee: $57.12 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR BLOCK & LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TYPE TOTAL NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS 03902 03 SAFI, JUDY; SIMPSON, ALICIA 185 WATCHUNG TR S $290.61 Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public 03905 22 VUONO, LISA & VELLA, SAL 210 ELM CT S $335.95 auction on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning 03906 07 AUSBON, RICKY & DEBRA 202 HARDING RD S $207.27 or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the 03906 12 SHEVLIN, RICHARD 224 HARDING RD T $10,987.02 respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens 03907 09 AROSTEGUI,ALIZ/MORALES,GUSTAVO 203 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S $317.28 chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 25th DAY OF OCTOBER 03907 17 TUFARO, JOSEPH E & CATHERINE M 228 WATCHUNG TR S $299.98 2016. 04002 08 DI DARIO, MARGARET 313 WILLIAM ST S $152.37 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel 04102 02 ANDRAWIS, MARYAN 437 WILLIAM ST S $207.27 of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the slae. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate 04104 04 KAUFMAN, JEFFREY & JACQUELINE 431 WARREN ST S $307.39 of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form 04401 17 SPADY, CONNELL & DIANE 10 JOHNSON ST S $297.50 of cash, certified check or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which 04501 08 WALKER, ALLEN J & LAURA 2540 MOUNTAIN AV S $296.40 there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. 04801 02 FONSECA,NADIA MARISI 187 WILLIAM ST S $299.98 At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payment must be in the 04901.01 03 CO103 TSANG, KAWEI 103 DONATO CR S $21.51 form of cash or certified check. 04901.04 03 CO408 HENWOOD,GORDON C 408 DONATO CR S $293.10 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq), the Water Pollution 05001 01 DICKSTEIN, GEOFFREY L 2615 SKY TOP DR S $296.40 Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq). In addition, the municipality is 04901.08 03 CO810 SOLOMON, KIA - JOHNSON, SHAWN 810 DONATO CR S $207.27 precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner 05001 07 PENTLICKY, MATTHEW & GIULIA DA 2649 CREST LN S $20.18 of the site. 05801 12 MALONEY, DENISE 347 ROLLING KNOLL RD S $156.46 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. 05901 14 SIEGEL, ARTHUR D & LAURA T 6 GARY CT S $156.87 BLOCK & LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TYPE TOTAL 06001 09 PRESSWOOD, ELOISE 528 ROLLING PEAKS WY T $3,442.92 06001 21 ANTHONY, MARSHALL & TASCHA 520 HIDDEN HO S $156.71 00101 02 GOTTLICK, RUSSELL 1509 FRONT ST T $2,995.85 06301 03 TURPIN, PAULINE LARK 2509 SMITH ST T $170.34 00101 18 ANGELERI,I,TRUSTEE %MASCOTT CO 325 TERRILL RD T $35,767.60 06302 01 JENKINS, LEMUEL & ZULLA 2540 SMITH ST S $205.38 00102 12 AKINS-HARVEY, OLLIE\HARVEY, CA 1565 FRONT ST S $298.67 06703 29 JUDGE, JOSEPH G & SUSAN C 709 WESTFIELD RD T S $20,055.11 00102 14 SANCHEZ, NICHOL 372 FARLEY AV S $135.65 06801 14 MARGIOTTA, MICHAEL S 2309 CONCORD RD T S $15,839.79 00301 11 RUDOLPH, HENRY 531 TERRILL RD S $310.68 07201 20.01 AZARD, OLDER & MARIE 2403 HAMLETTE PL S $159.92 00301 23 BERBERICH,KENNETH 526 CICILIA PL S $294.44 07302 20 WILLIAMS,ADINA & SHON 863 TERNAY AV S $307.39 00401 04.02 GRIFFITH, JAY M - SKAAR, STEPH 1594 E SECOND ST T $15.04 07304 08 PATEL, DIPEN & CHIRAG 2668 PLAINFIELD AV T $893.80 00401 07 WILLIAMS ,PHILIPPA E. 522 BEVERLY AV S $296.40 07304 13 JOHNSON, SHIRLEY 2415 PARK PL T $7,017.22 00401 15 KAY, ROBERT W 535 FARLEY AV S $154.60 07401 31 FLAGG, ANTHONY/CASTILLO,LANITA 856 O’DONNELL AV S $155.08 00403 09 KROEGER,II,THOMAS & KELLYANNE 532 HUNTER AV S $153.43 07401 44 SHAH; JAIRAJ, VARSHA, PALAK 869 O’DONNELL AV S $299.98 00404 13 SYED,SHANAWAZ&DAVID,MELINDA M 550 WILLOW AV S $36.31 07601.01 14 CCC04 GALLAGHER, JEAN MARIE 4 CRESTWOOD COM N AV S $151.29 00502 14 BUONTEMPO, RICHARD 1635 E SECOND ST S $3,704.68 07703 04 SCHETELICH, TIMOTHY 2426 HILL RD S $301.89 00601 15 WILKES, JAMES R JR 1575 FRONT ST S $319.47 07801 04 CULP, DONALD A - BATZ, DOLORES 2450 HILL RD S $292.01 00601 21 STEPHENS, PAUL & DELORES 360 HOE AV T $1,282.37 08201 06 RIOS,IRIS 2284 NORTH AV S $152.37 00601 23 VEGA,ANGELA 352 HOE AV S $301.89 08402 03 MOLEA,DAVID & FELICIA 2212 SHADY LN S $304.09 00602 12 SANDOVAL,OSBALDO & IVONNE 361 HOE AV S $167.02 08402 09 2201 PRINCETON SCOTCH PLAINS L 2201 PRINCETON AV T $4,380.82 00602 19 HAMMOND, SHARON 370 JACKSON AV S $299.98 08502 05 EDWARDS, JOEY & CONSTANCE 2076 PRINCETON AV S $272.09 00603 12 DENIS, REBECCA 369 JACKSON AV S $296.40 08504 06 CALABRESE, ALEXIS & JOHN J 2066 ALGONQUIN DR S $156.06 00603 18 YOUNG, CHRISTOPHER L & SHIRLEY 366 HUNTER AV S $307.46 08504 29 MASON, KEVIN & MARYANN 2101 MAPLEVIEW CT T S $12,232.60 00702 01 LYONS, WILLIAM & SILANCE, MARG 1703 MOUNTAIN AV S $154.54 08701 07 BUSSERETH,JEAN/MARTIN,TERI 1124 WASHINGTON AV S $297.50 00702 08 DESAI, MAMTA 1734 ROUTE 22 T S $9,388.47 08703 07 ONWUANAEGBULE, DONATUS & APPOL 1 JEFFERSON AV REAR T $26.44 00705 04 QUINTERO, ELIZABETH 221 MYRTLE AV S $304.40 08802 09 MORGAN, LINDA 1159 WASHINGTON AV T $2,207.79 00705 18 LOCKHART, WILMA J 236 HAVEN AV S $350.55 08903 26 WALSH, KEVIN P & SUSAN M 2107 NEWARK AV S $302.99 00901 16 SINGLETARY, TYRONE & STACEY 358 WILLOW AV S $418.35 09005 15 ESPINOZA, MANUEL E 2251 NEWARK AV S $290.91 00901 33 DIXSON, MARIA 321 HUNTER AV S $300.80 09101 06 WALLING,BRIAN & JOYCE LYNN 2220 ELIZABETH AV S $296.91 00902 17 WILLMOTT,THEODORE W & PAULA M 360 MYRTLE AV S $301.02 09201 10 CURRIE, CRAIG T 2096 NEWARK AV S $296.09 00902 18 FRYER,FRANK 366 MYRTLE AV S $301.89 09701 05 GROUSS, MARY ANN 2108 ALDENE AV T $10,270.98 00903 23 GENTY, RALPH & SHIRLEY 340 SYCAMORE AV S $296.40 09701 44 STUART,JODI A 2093 W BROAD ST S $207.27 00903 36 ROWLEY,ADRIAN/VOLINO,ANGELA 309 SYCAMORE AV S $151.81 10102 01 CORTES, MAURICIO & OLGA PATRIC 1422 GRAYMILL DR S $304.09 01001 05 THOMAS,M J,THOMAS,S & THOMAS M 320 HAVEN AV T $2,397.98 10301 19 MENDES, MICHAEL F 1335 MARTINE AV T S $4,049.24 01001 06 BLAND,EDWARD JR & PAMELA M 324 HAVEN AV S $297.50 10504 04 GUAN, HONG PING & WU YIN 2071 BROOKSIDE DR S $151.81 01001 08 BLAIR, ELVA & BRENDLIN 332 HAVEN AV S $100.11 11203 09 CHIAPPI,ANTHONY M & ALLYSON A. 1587 LAMBERTS MILL RD S $20.27 01001 59 THOMPSON,PATRICK 1815 FRONT ST T S $8,421.74 11905 38 SMITH, MICHAEL & CHAUNTE H/W 1671 COOPER RD S $293.10 01001 60 GALLAGHER, RITA 1805 FRONT ST T $273.00 12201 26.21 RICE, FABIAN & FLORENCE 31 TRAVELLER WY S $319.47 01101 18 HARRIS, STANLEY & EVA M 1748 FRONT ST S $284.49 12204 01 DEAN, PAUL & SHARON 12 MORGAN WY S $307.39 01102 15 DOE,ISAAC K SR/DOE,ANDREW K 1768 FRONT ST S $157.21 12204 21 EASON, CATHERINE H 2 MORGAN WY T S $21,238.31 01201 20 BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC 1766 E SECOND ST S $200.23 12501 03 THOMSPSON,CINDY 1818 CHAPEL RD S $298.59 01601 09.02 SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH 350 FOREST RD T $2,541.97 12502 20 BENSULOCK, JOHN 1961 GRENVILLE RD S $297.50 01802 06 MENDEZ, ANGEL DIAZ,CLAUDIA I 220 UNION AV S $297.50 12701 05 RAPPA, LEONARD F 1908 LAKE AV T S $14,235.20 01802 08 GIANGRASSO, CARL & BOBAL, RENE 1933 SUNSET PL S $19.09 13301 38 ZAMBRI, JAMES 2020 WINDING BROOK WY S $311.99 01803 17.01 POLLACK,M&M/BROOKING,P&K 1935 MOUNTAIN AV S $318.37 13701.08 03 CM012 VICCI, LINDA 12 MADDAKET VI S $19.93 01904 05 TUCKER, JEANETTE 1996 PROSPECT AV T S $11,419.46 13701.31 03 CT048 BOYLE, MATTHEW PATRICK 48 TISBURY VI T $2,534.13 02001 08 SULLIVAN, CAROL 2000 MOUNTAIN AV S $191.65 13701.43 04 CRE 31 NOVAK, SUSAN 1031 Cellar Avenue S $137.50 02102 11 ANICO, DAVID,M & KIMBERLY D 2003 BARTLE AV S $16.15 14001 07 VEREMI PROPERTIES LLC 1670 RARITAN RD T $3,239.83 02103 13 FLYNN, KEVIN 1997 WESTFIELD AV S $207.27 14001 08 THOMPSON, PATRICK C 1680 RARITAN RD S $294.13 02302 04 CHABANOV, JULIA & SALAS,GUIDO 1966 BIRCH ST S $173.40 14502 18 SEGARRA,ISABEL 10 KAREN CT S $154.65 02501 30 ENARD, MARY FRANCES 2104 WESTFIELD RD CI S $207.27 14602 07 TURCHIN, MARILYN %SCOTT PERRY 11 GREENBRIER LN T S $23,266.62 02501 40 STROBEL, KRISTEN 2093 CHURCH AV S $16.33 14602 16 FORESTINE,ANTHONY R 1100 COOPER RD S $333.76 02703 07 2072 GRAND STREET LLC 2072 GRAND ST S $19.90 14801 15 JEMMOTT,SYDNEY & THOM, VIRGINI 1470 COOPER RD S $291.98 02703 09 BRAVO, ROSE ANN 2082 GRAND ST S $296.09 14801 16.01 MCCREDIE,JENA 1450 TERRILL RD T $5,742.53 02801 01 KHALSA ENTERPRISES, LLC 2040 ROUTE 22 T S $1,880.52 15202 04 RAO, PRAKASH V N & BHAVANI P 6 BREEZY CT S $73.72 02903 03 DILIBERTI, ANTHONY 225 WESTFIELD RD S $219.75 15302 02 HERITAGE LEGACY HOLDINGS 1310 CUSHING RD T S $15,256.82 03003 06 MITTERHOFF,BARRY 2228 RHODA PL S $292.01 15302 03 MINER, JAMES M & LORRAINE 1320 CUSHING RD S $298.59 03201 03 NANAYAKKARA, JANAKA 541 WESTFIELD RD S $154.54 15303 10 ARGILA, CHARLES 11 LAURIE CT S $290.91 03301 07 TEZUCAR, ONUR-BARDSLEY, JESSIC 563 WESTFIELD RD S $206.43 15401 10 LOH, GLENN 17 CHIP-LOU LN T S $22,718.92 03403 01 FRAGNA, ATTILLO & DEBRA LEE 2310 CAROL PL S O $300.78 15403 04 RYAN, JOHN P & JENNIFER L 1201 SUNNYFIELD LN S $161.79 03501 06 RICHTER, PETER & MEGAN 2334 BELVEDERE DR S $307.39 03501 17 MARICIC, PETER A & CRISCONE, D 2339 WESTFIELD AV S $290.91 ( CHARGE LEGEND: T=Taxes F=Fox-Lance, I=S.I.D., W=Water S=Sewer, O=Other Munic. ) 03602 13 CLEAVES,JR,JAMES/ELWELL,DEBORA 2338 LYDE PL S $305.82 Lori Majeski, 03901 04 BROWN, RICHARD & JEAN C 179 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S $294.20 Collector of Taxes 4 T - 09/29, 10/06, 10/13 & 10/20/16, The Times Fee: $1627.92 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 29, 2016 Page 3 Peyton's Freeholders Moving Ahead Peek at the Week To Buy Lot Near Ponderosa In Politics By PAUL J. PEYTON pre-kindergarten. Currently, only 35 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times of 600 New Jersey public school dis- COUNTY — The Union County tricts offer pre-kindergarten for 3- Mayor Accuses Assemblyman means of alternatives to litigation. Freeholders are moving ahead with and 4-year-olds. Programs are in the Of Trying to Force Her to Quit Currently, only nine states have the purchase of a 1.3-acre parcel of 31 former Abbott districts plus four Roselle Mayor Christine passed similar legislation,” accord- land adjacent to the county-owned other districts. Danserau has said Assemblyman ing to a press release from the Sena- Ponderosa Park on Cooper Road in Maryanne Preztunik of Pre-K Our Jamel Holley (D-20th, Roselle) has tor. Scotch Plains. Way said there are 50,000 kids wait- been harassing and intimidating her, House Passes JASTA Victoria Durbin Drake, adminis- ing for pre-kindergarten programs. trying to force her to resign, The Bill But Obama Vetoes It trator of the county’s Open Space, Only Elizabeth and Plainfield have Star-Ledger/NJ Advance Media has President Barack Obama has ve- Recreation, and Historic Preserva- pre-kindergarten programs in Union reported. toed the Justice Against Sponsors of tion Trust Fund, told The Westfield County. Mayor Dansereau has filed a po- Terrorism Act (JASTA) co-sponsored Leader and The Scotch Plains- Former state treasurer Sam Crane, lice report saying she has been sub- by Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th). Fanwood Times that the county is also of Pre-K Our Way, said a child’s jected to abuse by Mr. Holley, whose The legislation would have ensured hoping to close on the property by access to pre-k should not be deter- aim is “wear me down and make me that terrorism victims in the United mid-October. The parcel currently mined by where they live. He said leave (office).” Ms. Dansereau was States could pursue civil claims contains a single-family home that as of a 2008 report there were 3,000 named to replace Mr. Holley as mayor against terrorists and those who aided LOCAL OLYMPIAN...Union County Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski and the county plans to tear down. Ac- kids near the Elizabeth and when Mr. Holley was appointed to fill and abetted them. Alexander Mirabella congratulate Olympian Sydney McLaughlin during the cording to the website of the New Plainfield programs who do not have a vacancy in the State Assembly left “I am a lawyer and I have worked Union Catholic High School Sydney McLaughlin recognition event in Scotch Jersey Association of Municipal Tax access to pre-kindergarten due to when Joe Cryan became Union with constitutional and statutory is- Plains. Sydney, a senior at Union Catholic, qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Assessors, the property is owned by the “limited availability” of those County sheriff. sues. This legislation does not con- in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles at the age of 16, and advanced to the semifinal round in the 400 hurdles at the Olympic Games in Rio last month. This Robert and Mary Davie and annual programs to children in those dis- Mr. Holley has denied the allega- vict any one person or any one na- taxes are $12,300. tricts. tions, according to the report. tion, but gives the loved ones of summer she became the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic track and field team since 1972. A resolution, expected to be on In other business, the board will Terrorism Related Travel those who died recourse for full tonight’s regular agenda, would al- vote tonight on a resolution sup- Insurance In Demand justice and compensation,” Mr. low Union County Manager Al Faella porting Assembly Bill 4114 that A new consumer report from travel Lance said during House debate on Trump-Clinton Debate to “execute any and all documents would require the New Jersey De- insurance comparison site the bill. necessary to complete acquisition” partment of Transportation to com- InsureMyTrip has shown there is a The White House said President of the property at a sales price of pensate local government for con- growing demand for terrorism-related Obama believed the bill would Featured Plenty of Exchanges $395,000 plus closing costs of around tractual delay damages from the travel insurance coverage. compromise U.S. relationships $10,000, according to last Thursday’s shutdown of projects funded Licensed travel insurance agents at with foreign countries implicated Round One of the Presidential de- mander in chief. agenda-setting meeting. through the state’s Transportation the company have reported an esti- in terror actions - but Mr. Lance bates between Donald Trump and Mr. Trump repeated past comments The county purchased the 15-acre Trust Fund (TTF). mated 20 percent spike in calls from disagreed. “This is backward logic. Hillary Clinton is now in the books. that he was always opposed to the park from the Sevell family in 2003 Governor Chris Christie placed travelers seeking terrorism coverage Those nations should recognize the Mr. Trump was aggressive from Iraq War, a statement challenged by for $10 million and a one-acre lot at the stop work order on the projects for upcoming trips. The concern has fundamental justice in legal rem- the start with Mrs. Clinton rebound- Mrs. Clinton as well as well as by 1590 Cooper Road for $625,000 in funded by the TTF after the state led more travelers to purchase a travel edies against a terrorist network ing in the second half. Mr. Trump moderator Lester Holt of NBC News. 2003. Ms. Drake said a house on that Senate failed to take up a compro- insurance policy that will enable a that killed 3,000 Americans (on 9/ said the country must stop compa- Mr. Trump questioned his lot was torn down by the county. mise bill okayed by the Assembly traveler to cancel a trip due to fear or 11),” he said. nies from leaving the United States opponent’s stamina to serve as presi- She said purchasing the property and supported by Governor Christie safety concerns. This specific cover- Dems Say Impeachment Talk and taking with them thousands of dent. Mrs. Clinton said as secretary at 1580 Cooper Road would give the that would have increased the state’s age is called Cancel For Any Reason Of Christie Is Premature jobs. He said he would heavily tax of state she traveled to 112 countries, county direct access to existing gas tax by 23 cents per gallon and (CFAR) protection. Trenton Democratic leaders in the products these companies attempt and negotiated trade deals and other county property in back of the home dropped the state sales tax by a CWA Endorses Jacob for State Legislature are said to be watch- to sell back into the U.S. if they agreements. If Mr. Trump does that, should it need to reach underground cent. 7th Dist. Congressional Seat ing the criminal trial from the fallout leave. she said, “[Than] he can talk to me storage tanks “and things of that na- New Jersey 7th District Democratic of the George Washington Bridge clo- He also noted that Mrs. Clinton about stamina.” ture.” Currently, the only access to Reading is Good For You congressional candidate Peter Jacob sures, better known as Bridgegate. won’t use the words “law and order,” Mrs. Clinton also knocked Mr. that county land is a bridge which, has been endorsed by the Communi- But they say talk of launching im- citing the 4,000 persons murdered in Trump for not paying contractors, she said, would need to be replaced cations Workers of America. peachment proceedings against Gov- Chicago during the Obama adminis- pointing out that a contractor who by the county. By purchasing the “They (CWA) take a progressive ernor Chris Christie is premature, NJ tration over the past eight years. worked on one of his golf course new parcel, the county would not stance on many issues, such as collec- Advance Media/Star Ledger has re- Mr. Trump criticized Mrs. Clinton buildings was stiffed. Mr. Trump shot need to replace the bridge, Ms. Drake tive bargaining, health care, and tak- ported. for publishing on her campaign back that maybe the work completed said. ing on the big banks of Wall Street,” The Governor has not been charged website how she planned to rid the was inferior. At the start of Thursday’s meeting Mr. Jacob said in a news release. in the case as the trial has focussed on world of ISIS. 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If white Americans fail to step up PRATTI The truth is that many black Ameri- and insist on equal justice for all, our 1. Covered with hair cans live more afraid of being terror- country’s future is uncertain. There is 2. Having wits; sense; understanding Most Vulnerable In Community ized by law enforcement and home too much anger and frustration and an 3. Cymbals grown right-wing terrorists than by increasing inclination of some for 4. Resembling a porcupine Here we are, just one week into Fall, and already able to them, have difficulty accessing them or, ISIS. Many black Americans – espe- open rebellion against a perceived ULETIC the season seems to be in full swing. Local schools equally sadly, are embarrassed to seek help. cially black males – feel that they are unjust practice of our laws. 1. Rainy; humid living in a police state, under siege of America is in the midst of a deepen- 2. Capable of being poured; in a liquid are back in session, sports teams are back on the Various houses of worship, schools, religious our government, and that the criminal ing moral crisis fueled by hateful big- state fields, and homeowners are eyeing projects that and civic organizations in our communities regu- 3. One given to falsehoods; prevarica- justice system and its law enforce- otry against selected groups. Only jus- tions perhaps have sat on the back burner but need to be larly conduct campaigns to address the needs of the ment tools are used to enforce this tice for all will achieve good for all. 4. Pertaining to the gums done before winter. homeless, the poor and those otherwise at risk. siege. This feeling is our reality, and As Dr. King also said, “Hate can- TUSSAH During this busy time of year, it is easy to become Members of area clubs and congregations often are when occasionally we think things not drive out hate; only love can do 1. An undomesticated Asiatic silkworm are getting better, another Tulsa or that.” Only the practice of real love 2. The outside, smooth, horny part of engrossed in our daily rituals and responsibilities, asked to donate non-perishable food items to ben- Charlotte happens. will overcome the inordinate fears the hoof of a horse not to mention the array of seasonal celebrations efit the hungry and help support entities such as the To remain a strong nation, respected that weaken and destroy us. Now is 3. Inflammation of the oil glands of the and preparations for Halloween. Westfield Food Pantry. Clothing and coat drives, within and without, Americans must the time for vigorous and positive skin bind together as one people in the action. 4. A small spike or elongated cluster of Yet for too many people this time of year conjures personal care and school-supply collections, among flowers in grasses concerns far beyond raking leaves or choosing the other charitable endeavors that typically get under- realization that there is strength in Donnell Carr togetherness and weakness in divi- Westfield trendiest Halloween costume. For homeless indi- way in the Fall, also benefit disadvantaged mem- sion. White Americans especially viduals and families, or those who struggle with bers of our communities. Letters to basic needs such as food, clothing and heat, the These campaigns and the people they serve need GOP Challenges Scotch Plains Mayor the Editor change of seasons and accompanying chilly tem- our support year-round, but especially with winter peratures can leave them more vulnerable than just three months away. We encourage all members To Repay Health Benefits Let Communities ever. of our communities to participate in these efforts to It has been three weeks since our health benefits from their employers, We can forget that such members of society do not the best of their ability. An extra item or two added campaign first called on Mayor so why should taxpayers be forced to Glow Blue just dwell in the cities — they live within our midst to your grocery cart, or that coat or sweater you no Glover to repay the $29,500 in illegal pay for the health benefits of their Since 2009, law enforcement has as well, even in otherwise affluent communities. longer wear but is still in good condition? Let us health benefits he took from taxpay- part-time elected officials? increasingly come under verbal as- They also are not always visible as being in need; celebrate the season the best way possible — bright- ers as a part-time elected official since The citizens are sick and tired of sault from elected leaders and citi- July, 2015. At last week’s town coun- politicians who see elected office zens who have rushed to judge their some do not know the extent of the resources avail- ening it for someone in need. cil meeting, Mayor Glover admitted as a means of self-enrichment, actions. Recently and tragically these to taking health perks at taxpayer rather than service. If elected offi- assaults have turned from verbal to expense. With that admission, our cials are to restore citizen faith in physical, violent and even deadly as North Jersey Casinos Are Bad Idea, campaign is again calling on Mayor our political system, they must lead police officers are now being tar- Glover to repay taxpayers for the by example. We will lead by ex- geted. illegal health benefits he took. ample by pledging never to take Recently, I read about Park Forest, In December 2014, the Township taxpayer-funded health benefits or Ill., where residents are tying blue Should Be Defeated By Voters Council voted to move from private compensation, stipend, or pension, ribbons on trees or installing blue From the start we have questioned the effort by to save Atlantic City? Also, New Jersey has begun insurance to the New Jersey State the same as elected officials in light bulbs to illuminate their porches state politicians and others in support of bringing online betting within the state’s boundaries. Only Health Benefits Plan (SHBP), under Fanwood and Westfield, and we and/or driveways as a show of sup- casinos to North Jersey. Haven’t we learned any- five Atlantic City casinos have been authorized by which Mayor Glover and other part- will make that law in Scotch Plains port for law enforcement. I would thing from the demise of Atlantic City? the state as Internet gambling sites. time elected officials are not eligible on January 1, 2017. like to see communities across the to receive health benefits (N.J.S.A This issue is about being open and nation a glow in blue. The effort in support of a question on the Novem- As we said on this page earlier this year, many 52:14-17.26 as amended by P.L. 2010, honest with taxpayers, and providing The men and women in law en- ber election ballot on whether to permit North Jersey people have significant debt on their credit cards c.2). The SHBP plan does not allow them with competent government. If forcement deserve our support and casinos took a major hit last week when Our Turn already. There have been surveys over the years on part-time elected officials to receive Mayor Glover still can’t comprehend thanks for their service. The rush to NJ, a group lobbying for its passage, announced it the top ways that Americans are saving for retire- health benefits, unless they were par- how his taking of taxpayer-funded judge their actions, convict them in was suspending its statewide media campaign. The ment, and winning the lottery is often their top ticipating in the plan on May 21, health perks is part of the problem, the media prior to the facts being news follows release of a Fairleigh Dickinson choice. New Jersey also has been trying to legalize 2010 and have not changed elected then he himself confirms that he is not known and influencing others to dis- PublicMind Poll showing 58 percent of New Jersey sports betting in the state, but keeps losing its ap- position since May 21, 2010. Kevin fit to lead Scotch Plains. Repay the respect them needs to end immedi- voters are opposed to having casinos in North Jersey. peals in the federal courts. In August, the United Glover was not in the State Health taxpayers for the money you illegally ately.

In a media release dated September 22, Our Turn States Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Benefits Plan in 2010, and is thus took from them Mr. Mayor. The citi- Tom Madaras NJ said the “current political climate and voters’ 2014 New Jersey law allowing sports betting vio- ineligible to receive benefits. zens of Scotch Plains deserve their Westfield Any part-time elected official, Re- money back. concerns about the lack of details...have proved lated the federal Professional and Amateur Sports publican or Democrat, who takes or overwhelming.” Likewise, a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll Protection Act or PASPA, which only allows sports Al Smith Community News has taken health benefits at the ex- Candidate for Mayor shows 68 percent believe the state is headed in the betting in Nevada (Las Vegas) with limited wagering pense of taxpayers, is wrong. Citi- Ted Spera Harvest Homecoming wrong direction. in Delaware, Montana and Oregon. Once again we zens who work part-time in the pri- Candidate for Council Since 1978, when gaming came to the state for the question our lawmakers as to why New Jersey is vate sector don’t get gold-plated Scotch Plains Is Saturday at Garden first time, casinos have not been permitted outside of pushing so hard on gambling. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Harvest Atlantic City. In our view, expanding gambling is a We know the reasoning is to compete with states Is Scotch Plains Attorney the Homecoming fundraiser to benefit the bad idea both in terms of our economy and the like Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Proponents have Scotch Plains-Fanwood Community financial and mental health of our residents who are said North Jersey casinos would result in 43,000 Garden at the Frazee House and cel- George Soros of Union County? ebrate the successful harvest of its first addicted to gambling. Is there no other source of new jobs. However, we believe this venture would I read the latest in last week’s Scotch $1,000, $700, $600, $500, $350 and year will take place this Saturday, revenue the state can seek to increase state coffers? be risky at best. Plains-Fanwood Times about Mayor $100. It keeps going and going. Pay October 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Was this effort launched just to appease state law- Hopefully voters will soundly defeat any efforts to Glover’s secret pay-raise for Man- and pay to play and play. This event also will benefit the last makers in North Jersey so they would support efforts expand gambling in our state. ager/Freeholder Mirabella. Now we The idea that this attorney is an phase of restoration of the historic learn the raise was twice as big as impartial enforcer of the law in Scotch Frazee House, located at 1451 Raritan what all the other employees got. No Plains is laughable. Of course he says Road, Scotch Plains. wonder he kept it a secret! Mirabella extra pay for Mirabella is lawful. Food trucks and fairy gardens, live gets even better than the usual Glover That’s how he gets and keeps his job. music and live farm animals, demon- friends and family plan deal, where He will be laughing all the way to the strations, art, jewelry and more will you get a part-time job with the town bank as he bills the taxpayers to act as be featured. Admission is free but for supporting his campaign. the Mayor’s personal defense attor- donations are appreciated. Free park- So we have a politico masquerad- ney. Disgusting. ing is available a short distance from ing as township manager allowing the Richard Polhamus the property, and visitors will be trans- Mayor to break the law by stealing ScotchPlains ported to the site via a very short free health benefits. Since the Mayor and shuttle bus ride. For more informa- Manager/Freeholder don’t know the Glover’s Promise tion, visit facebook.com/ law, why doesn’t the town attorney scotchplainsfanwoodcommunitygarden. keep them out of trouble? Or perhaps Remains Unfulfilled his job is just to clean up the mess Four years ago mayor-candidate WRITE WHAT after the fact? Glover talked to me about the sewer YOU THINK Public campaign finance records tax gimmick. show Township Attorney Robert He promised to get rid of it in his Renaud – who arrived in Scotch Plains first year as Mayor. Well, I still have in 2015 with Mirabella – has made to pay a sewer tax bill this week. $109,809 in campaign contributions, Thanks for nothing Mayor Glover, and not one dollar to a Republican I’ll remember in November. candidate. That’s a lot of dough. Does Caroline Perkins he think he is the George Soros of Scotch Plains Union County? A search of public records shows Union County Freeholders he gave $2,000 (so far) to Mayor Elizabeth, New Jersey (908) 527-4200 Glover’s re-election campaign this Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] year. Last year, he gave Al Mirabella’s Bruce Bergen, chair re-election campaign checks for [email protected] $2500, $1,000, $600 and $50. In 2013 Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. he gave Al Mirabella checks for [email protected]

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 29, 2016 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Not Hard to Figure Why N.J. Atlantic City Is Playing Money Back and Forth Between Them, Leads in Millennials at Home Three-Card Monte Like many things some can see pounded over decades regarding the One begins to wonder if Charles When we last addressed this issue Approved By Each Other plainly with their own eyes, others cost of housing — the concept of Darrow and Parker Brothers had a in May, we noted those of us not in need a study to believe the clearly “affordable” housing, “a thorough and crystal ball when they created Mo- Atlantic City are going to pay for the Nothing surprises me anymore a sitting freeholder, Mirabella votes obvious. And now we have it. efficient” education system and an nopoly 81 years ago. mismanagement there. If Atlantic City when it comes to what I not so on resolutions down at the county The Pew Research Center says al- ever-increasing sense of entitlement. Because Atlantic City officials have defaults on the $73 million, state tax- fondly call Soprano County aka annually awarding legal work to Mr. most of third of those often-referred The natural effects of these is a higher come up with a plan to rescue its fi- payers lose that money. Or the state Union County and those connected Renaud’s law firm, Palumbo and to “millennials” (18-to-34-year-olds) cost-of-living and increased taxes, nances that resembles a board game — will dump more money onto the beach with it’s government. Last week, I Renaud. Resolutions to Palumbo live at home with mom and/or dad — particularly property taxes, which, using properties that are familiar both for it to be washed away by the tide. noted one of their tactics, that poli- Renaud total to date for years 2015 the most common arrangement in that depending on which “study” you look to Monopoly and the real Atlantic City. And if Atlantic City declares ticians when caught in some al- and 2016 is $310,000 all in non- group and the first time in “modern” at, New Jersey is mo. 1 or 1a. In Monopoly terms, “Water bankruptcy, and the state doesn’t leged notorious act have damage compete six professional contracts history that has happened. A typical homeowner will pay close Works” is buying “Free Parking.” bail it out, the cost of borrowing control with false accolades while and all approved by vote from Free- Also, not surprisingly, New Jersey to or more in taxes than mortgage on Water Works in this case is the for other municipalities across the trying to reverse the tarnish of their holder Mirabella. 2) Political dona- is where this is happening most often their house. This filters as well into city-owned Municipal Utilities (wa- state likely increases because lend- station. This is all going on behind tions by Palumbo and Renaud to the — 43.9 percent of them were living renters, who routinely see their costs ter) Authority (MUA). It is going to ers will consider the risk of loaning our backs, the self enrichment, the freeholders and their cronies’ cam- with at least one parent in 2014. go up annually. School taxes usually pay Atlantic City $100 million for money to New Jersey towns more sticking it to the taxpayers, while paigns total $40,000 in the last four The Pew researchers naturally make up the biggest chunk of that bite, the vacant lot called Bader Field, risky. we all live very busy lives working years. In the last three cycles that blamed “multiple reasons” for their which in New Jersey — outside of 31 that was once the town’s airport. Can we just let Atlantic City drift to pay taxes and sustain our fami- Freeholder Mirabella was up for elec- findings — “lingering effects of the notorious districts — are dispropor- It’s been closed for 10 years. away and give Absecon and lies and homes. tion, Mr. Renaud and his firm have Great Recession, high housing costs tionately high. Interestingly, a little over a month Pleasantville an oceanfront view? There is drama certainly going on donated $9,700 just to Mirabella’s and student debt.” That’s due — mainly — to the state ago, the largest bid the city received Atlantic City is playing Three-card over in the Scotch Plains govern- campaigns. 3) And this is the whop- But it also noted that there were government being mandated by the for the property was $50 million. Monte and we are the suckers. ment chronicled weekly in The per - In January 2015 Mr. Renaud differences among states — including Supreme Court to funnel the lion’s So Atlantic City is buying from Westfield Leade, a must read. Free- became the Scotch Plains township the chasm between North Dakota, share of funding to the aforemen- itself, or paying itself (depending Fire Dept. Auxiliary holder Mirabella, who was given attorney. Within the next month, where only 15.6 percent of millennials tioned notorious 31 districts, leaving on how you want to look at it), the double-dip patronage job of Renaud formulated the contract for live at home, and New Jersey, which the local districts to compensate. twice what Bader Field is worth. Is Plans Clothing Drive township manager, is now under the hiring of Freeholder Mirabella to has nearly three times that percentage. Mandates on “special education” also it any wonder why Atlantic City is GARWOOD — The Ladies Auxil- fire for allegedly colluding with the be township manager of Scotch If one examines two of the three hike school taxes. more than $500 million in debt? iary of the Garwood Fire Department mayor to pocket even more money Plains. Oddly, Mirabella, with no reasons given for the trend: “the lin- But counties like Union that insist Compounding this rather unique will hold their annual fall clothing by getting a secret pay raise of experience, leapfrogged over 12 gering effects of the Great Reces- on wealth distribution — including financing is that the MUA — which is drive on Saturday, October 8, from 9 $5,000 while other employees re- other candidates with experience, one sion” and “student debt” it would be millions for horse stables, ice skating valued at approximately $100 mil- a.m. to noon, at the Garwood Fire ceived none. Of interest in the Sep- even being a veteran. And Renaud, tempting just to point the fickle finger rinks and “open space” — do their lion and will have to sell a bond for House, 403 South Avenue. tember 22, 2016 edition, the Scotch in crafting the contract for the newly of fate at the national economic poli- fair share of damage, too. Other bur- the money to “buy” Bader Field — is Clothes are being collected for un- Plains township attorney, Mr. hired Mirabella, included an increase cies of the last eight years and deci- dens, likewise, drive up costs. listed as collateral for a $73-million derprivileged countries. They will not Renaud, in researching the legality of $25,000 over the last township sions by some to attend expensive The mandate of “affordable” hous- loan that Atlantic City received from be cut up. The following will be col- of the alleged secret pay raise, an- manager’s salary. This allows schools where the debt levels incur. ing — besides increasing densities — the State of New Jersey a few months lected: Shoes, stuffed animals, hand- nounced that the salary increase was Mirabella to bump his pension up by But to examine New Jersey’s cul- hikes the price of market-rate housing ago to avoid default. bags, linens, men’s, women’s and lawful. In reading the ordinance, it 600 percent in three years. And this pability, one must look at the conse- to compensate. And this is before one Now it has to pay that back — by children’s clothing. Small, hard toys appears his legal opinion is incor- week Renaud opined that the addi- quences of policies that have com- even begins discussing the toll of pub- Monday. that will fit in a 24-by-24-by-21-inch rect, although I am not a lawyer. tional hidden $5,000 wage increase lic sector unions and their compensa- And on top of it all, what does a box also are welcome. For more infor- However, two previous mayors and was lawful. tion packages or — as some call it — water company need with an aban- mation or for a pickup of items on even a retired beloved long-time We are certainly looking at an in- demand for services. doned airport worth half of what’s October 8, call Barb at (908) 868- town manager, who obviously re- cestuous relationship between these Living in denser areas will natu- it is paying for it? 4358 by Friday, October 7. ceived plenty of raises and under- two, money flowing back and forth rally make for a higher cost-of-living, stood the process, had also contra- between them, all sanctioned and especially housing. It’s the law of dicted the town attorney’s opinion. approved by each other. Is Mayor supply and demand. ATTORNEY/ACCOUNTANT So who is right and who has cred- Glover complicit in all this? I like But egregious policies enacted in ibility? In a recent letter to the edi- the guy, but maybe he is looking the the name of the public good — and OPPORTUNITY tor regarding questionable politics, other way, maybe Glover is being New Jersey has its never-ending share author John Thompson correctly ob- groomed for a freeholder seat him- — is like spraying a campfire with a CRANFORD serves, “Watch what they do, not self. As the past political boss of the swimming pool of jet fuel. Solo Office attached to Busy/Established Law Firm what they say.” And just a note of county, Charlotte DeFillippo, was irony, Freeholder Mirabella and the heard to say, “You have to prove PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE REFERRALS LIKELY other county freeholders vote in the yourself.” NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEAR GSP, WITH PARKING, NEAR TOWN, IMM OCC public forum on specific pay raises I do not live in Scotch Plains but I DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES for the county key personnel, so am vigilant to what goes on under 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 Send resume to PO Box 863 Cranford, NJ 07016 nothing is just given out without the radar at the county. As usual the TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under Or call 908 276-4789 transparency. taxpayers are getting the shaft while N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 10/13/16 downloaded, and Another more appropriate quote, those “politically connected” be- publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New this one a slogan from presidential come richer. This incestuous rela- Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey candidate, Hillary Clinton, (although tionship has a stench to it. A good 08625; for: DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI Route 27, Grand Street NB Intersection, Intersection Improvements, I won’t to drag her into this), “I will suggestion is that someone in Scotch Contract No. 0341243700, City of Elizabeth, Union County, have your back every day.” This ex- Plains needs to contact the Attorney Federal Project No: STP-0027(118) UPC NO: 124370, DP No: 16124 Criminal Defense Matters plains a lot as it pertains to Free- General’s office to come down and Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act holder Mirabella, double-dip town investigate all these alleged impro- of 1964. Specifically, “the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The State and Municipal Criminal Court manager Mirabella and town attor- prieties and quid-pro-quos. contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26 in the award and ney Mr. Renaud. Let’s “follow the Bruce Paterson administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these money.” This is in three parts: 1) As requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI Garwood this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Ketubah Unit Posts TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS tors prior to contract award or authorization. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Dinner Outing that the following Ordinance was finally Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. AREA — The Ketubah B’nai adopted by the Township Council of the The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 B’rith Unit (age 55-plus) will Township of Scotch Plains, County of U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Union, New Jersey, on the 20th of Septem- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to go to the Pine Tavern, located ber 2016. submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on at 151 Route 34 North, the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Matawan, for dinner on Sun- ORDINANCE 2016-16 Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid day, October 16, at 5:30 p.m. ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENT- Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe ING AND AMENDING THE follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans There will be separate checks. REVISED GENERAL ORDI- and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor Prospective member couples NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP payable to Bid Express. and singles are welcome to OF SCOTCH PLAINS, CHAP- Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OB- Mention this ad for a complimentary conference come. Interested persons are TER VII, ENTITLED TRAFFIC, TAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following SECTION 7-17 LANE USE locations: asked to respond to Elaine at 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West RESERVATION. 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ (908) 232-0062 no later than Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Sunday, October 9. BOZENA LACINA, RMC 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 MUNICIPAL CLERK 3 T - 09/22/16, 09/29/16 and 10/06/16, The Leader Fee: $208.08 (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com 1 T - 9/29/16, The Times Fee: $18.87

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Looking for a home, or considering refinancing? CHANCERY DIVISION Westfield Pediatric NOTICE TO BIDDERS UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-007107-16 NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids Choosing a loan just got easier! FILE NO. 21503-16 will be received by the Township of Scotch Dental Group Plains, in the County of Union, State of NOTICE TO REDEEM Call me to find out how we can work together. New Jersey, at the office of the Township PRO CAP III, LLC BY ITS CUS- Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, TODIAN US BANK; PLAIN- 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New TIFF VS. ELIZABETH VAN Jersey, 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, PELT; JOHN DOE, HUSBAND Township Clerk) on or before Thursday, OF ELIZABETH VAN PELT, October 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing SAID NAME JOHN DOE BE- time or as soon thereafter as the matter Owen Brand ING FICTITIOUS; DOROTHY may be reached, for “Hamilton House Mortgage Loan Officer VAN PELT; JOHN DOE, HUS- Exterior Renovations” in accordance with BAND OF DOROTHY VAN the Specifications and Information to Bid- PELT, SAID NAME JOHN DOE Phone: 908.285.6292 ders provided by the Township. At that BEING FICTITIOUS; time and place, such bids will be publicly Email: [email protected] DEFENDANT(S) opened and read aloud. No bids shall be NMLS# 222999 received other than at the time and place TO: ELIZABETH VAN PELT; JOHN © 2016 Capital One. Capital One is a federally registered service mark. All rights reserved. Refinancing to pay off existing debt may extend herein designated for their receipt, unless DOE, HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH VAN the term of the debt, possibly resulting in higher overall costs when compared with your current situation. Products and services offered by mailed to the Township Clerk for receipt at PELT, SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING Capital One, N.A., NMLS ID 453156, Equal Housing Lender. JB36436 01/16 the designated time and place. FICTITIOUS; DOROTHY VAN PELT; Copies of the Bid Documents may be JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF DOROTHY obtained during regular business hours VAN PELT, SAID NAME JOHN DOE from the Township Clerk A non-refundable BEING FICTITIOUS; The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski fee of $25.00 in the form of a check or PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order money order payable to ‘Barton Ross & made on September 26, 2016, the Supe- Presents Partners, LLC,” is required for each com- rior Court Fixed November 10, 2016 be- plete set of Bid Documents. Partial sets will tween the hours of nine o’clock in the not be provided. forenoon and four o’clock in the afternoon, The recommended pre-bid conference prevailing time, at the office of the Tax Dentistry for Infants, Children and walk-through will be conducted on: Collector of ROSELLE PARK, located at Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 11am. Please 110 EAST WESTFIELD AVENUE, Adolescents, and Special Needs meet at the front door of the Project Site: ROSELLE PARK, New Jersey 07204 as 1830 E. Front Street, Scotch Plains, New the time and place when and where you Jersey. may pay to the plaintiff the amount so A certified check, cashier’s check or bid found due for principal and interest on its • New Patients Welcome bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of certificate of tax sale as follows: the bid, but in no case in excess of twenty LOT 17 BLOCK 805 on the tax duplicate thousand dollars ($20,000), must be sub- of ROSELLE PARK. Total amount re- • Laser Dentistry mitted with the bid guaranteeing that if a quired to redeem tax sale certificate no. contract is awarded, the bidder shall ex- 13027 is $41,124.04, together with inter- ecute the contract. est from July 31, 2016 and costs of • In Office General Anesthesia Bidders are required to comply with the $1,253.23. requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. And that unless, at the same time and and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- place, you or one of you redeem by paying Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. cable statutes, laws or regulations. the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, Bidders are required to submit a valid then you, and each of you shall be de- Board Certified Business Registration Certificate from the barred and foreclosed of and from all right State of New Jersey Department of Trea- and equity of redemption of, in and to the Back row: Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq., Jennifer L. Young, Esq. & Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair) Julie Jong, D.M.D. sury, Division of Revenue. lands and premises above set out and Front row: Eva Uhrik, Esq. and Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq. Board Certified Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed described in the complaint and every part envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with bearing the name and address of the bid- an absolute and indefeasible estate of 5 Lawyers, 5 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates Kelly Walk, D.D.S. der, upon which shall be designated: inheritance in fee simple in said lands and All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce including Board Certified “Hamilton House Exterior Renova- premises. tions” Anything to the contrary notwithstand- custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of assets, alimony, child John Chang, D.D.S. The Township reserves the right to re- ing, redemption shall be permitted up until support, college costs, prenuptial agreements, mediation, domestic violence, ject any and all bids under the provisions of the entry of final judgment including the palimony, post-divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions Board Certified N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-13.2. whole of the last date upon which judg- Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ment is entered.

SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. UNION AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Attorney for Plaintiff Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. 908-232-1231 Alex Mirabella PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. 340 North Avenue Township Manager 290 Route 46 West Cranford, New Jersey 07016 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield Bozena Lacina Denville, New Jersey 07834 (908) 272-0200 Township Clerk (973) 586-2300 www.dughihewit.com www.kidsandsmiles.com 1 T - 9/29/16, The Times Fee: $56.61 1 T - 9/29/16, The Leader Fee: $57.12 Page 6 Thursday, September 29, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Historical Society Luncheon Peter H. Harris, Formerly of Westfield; – Obituaries – Kind, Gentle Soul and Beloved Brother To Focus on Nutrition Peter Hutton Harris, a kind, High School and attended LeMoyne Jean Ambrose, 83, Longtime Educator; gentle soul and beloved brother, College in Syracuse, N.Y. and WESTFIELD — The Westfield cuss “Nutrition and Healthy Diets formerly of Westfield, passed away Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Historical Society will present its in 2016.” Was Former Resident of Westfield peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Ohio, where he was completing a next First Wednesday Luncheon on His speech will relate to trends September 20, 2016. dual major in chemistry and physics. October 5 at noon at Echo Lake in obesity, diabetes and cardiovas- Jean L. Ambrose (née LoTruglio) of land and Needham, Mass. before her Born on August 5, 1953, he is He possessed a deep passion for Country Club, 515 Springfield Av- cular illness. He also will address Somerset, N.J., 83, died on Monday, children were born and at Union survived by his sister, Marianne, the outdoors and nature, which he enue, Westfield. Dr. Joseph DeRosa modern and comprehensive tools, September 19, 2016, at the Center for County College in the early 70s. and brothers, Michael, Stephen and helped to instill in all his siblings. of Westfield Internal Medicine will tests and techniques for early de- Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, N.J. As her children grew Jean began to Paul (wife Rose Ann); niece, In lieu of flowers, please make be the guest speaker. He will dis- tection and prevention. Jean was born in Jamaica, N.Y. and pursue a career in university adminis- Catherine, and four nephews, donations to the Sierra Club. There Dr. DeRosa received a Bachelor attended schools in Freeport and tration at Rutgers University, assum- Kevin, Brian, Gregory and Charles. will be a memorial service on Sat- Library to Present of Arts degree in Biology from Baldwin on Long Island. She was a ing, in 1973, the position of Assistant He was predeceased by his par- urday, October 22, at 10 a.m., at YA For Adults Johns Hopkins University and a graduate of New Jersey to the Dean at Douglass ents, Charles and Virginia Harris, The Catholic Church of the Holy Doctor of Medicine from Robert College for Women (now College, then the who had raised their family at 8 Trinity, 315 First Street, Westfield, FANWOOD — The Fanwood Wood Johnson Medical School. He Douglass Residential Col- women’s college from Stoneleigh Park. N.J. 07090. Memorial Library will hold a Young and his family are long-time lege) of Rutgers Univer- which she had gradu- Peter graduated from Holy Trinity September 29, 2016 Adult for Adults Book Discussion on Westfield residents. sity in 1954, of Teachers ated. She spent the rest Thursday, October 13, at 7 p.m. Those wishing to attend the lun- College, Columbia Uni- of her work life at Participants will discuss “Every- cheon are asked to make a reserva- versity in 1955 and of Rutgers, as Assistant thing, Everything” by Nicola Yoon, a tion by calling Mary Orlando at Rutgers Law School in Dean at the College of book about the thrill and heartbreak (908) 233-2930 by noon on Mon- 1981, and was a member Nursing in Newark, Mountainside Library Posts that happens when people break out day, October 3. The luncheon fee of the New Jersey Bar. then Associate Dean of of their shell and do crazy, sometimes is $30 for Westfield Historical So- When her children were the Graduate School- Activities For October death-defying, things for love. ciety members and $35 for non- young Jean was active in Newark and, in 1986, Madeline Whittier is allergic to the members and includes a three- the Parent Teacher Orga- Assistant Vice Presi- MOUNTAINSIDE — The The Friends of the Mountainside outside world; so allergic, in fact, that course meal, coffee/tea and gratu- nization (PTO) of dent for Faculty Affairs Mountainside Public Library has Public Library will conduct their an- she has never left the house in all of her ity. The fee may be paid at the door. Westfield, N.J. and was in central administra- scheduled a series of programs for nual Fall Book Sale in the library’s 17 years. She is content enough — Westfield Historical Society mem- president of the Grant tion in New Brunswick. October. The library will be closed on Community Room this month. Dona- until a boy with eyes the color of the berships also will be available at School PTO from 1966 to Jean L. Ambrose At Rutgers she was co- Monday, October 10, in observance tions of new and gently used books, Atlantic Ocean moves in next door. the luncheon. 1971. She held several chair of the Women’s of Columbus Day. CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles and Their complicated romance begins For Echo Lake Country Club positions in the Girl Scouts of Caucus in the late 70s. Tuesday Night Movies this month games may be dropped off beginning over Instant Messaging and grows dress code information, visit America, including Troop Leader and A Master Gardener of Middlesex will include Everest on October 4 Saturday, October 15, and continuing through illustrations, charts and more. echolakecc.org. Further informa- Troop Organizer. County, Jean attended classes at the and Eddie the Eagle on October 11. until Wednesday, October 19, during Copies of the book are available tion on Westfield Historical Soci- Active in the early second wave New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Both are rated PG-13 and will begin the hours the library is open. The Book on a first-come, first-served basis at ety events is available at feminist movement in New Jersey, Jean Station at Rutgers for many years in at 6:30 p.m. Sale runs Friday and Saturday, October the Fanwood Memorial Library Cir- westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. served as chair of the Education Task pursuit of her interests in various as- Brown Bag Academy: The Great 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with culation Desk. For more informa- Force of the New Jersey chapter of the pects of horticulture. In the early 2000s Courses will continue on Mondays, a “Bag Day” sale on Monday, October tion, visit the library’s website, United Fund to Hold National Organization for Women. In she was appointed to the Historic Pres- October 3 and 31 only, at 1:15 p.m. 24, during library business hours. fanwoodlibrary.org, or call (908) that capacity she challenged policies ervation Advisory Commission, and Professor Stephen Ressler of the Additional activities are scheduled 322-6400. The library is located at 5 Volunteer Expo and procedures that disadvantaged later to the Shade Tree Commission, United States Military Academy at for later in the month. To register for Forest Road, Fanwood. WESTFIELD — The Westfield women and girls in the public schools both in Franklin Township. West Point will present lectures on library programs, stop into the library United Fund will sponsor its third of New Jersey. This challenge resulted Jean was an outsized personality “Everyday Engineering: Under- or call (908) 233-0115. The First Sundays Return annual Westfield Area Volunteer Expo in the integration of girls and boys in and made a lasting impression on standing the Marvels of Daily Life.” Mountainside Public Library is lo- (WAVE) on Friday, September 30, shop and cooking classes, and the es- those she met. She will be greatly Participants are invited to bring their cated at One Constitution Plaza. To Fanwood Library from 1 to 4 p.m. It will take place in tablishment of additional sports for missed. lunch; coffee, tea and cookies will FANWOOD — First Sundays are the Community Room of the Westfield girls, including interscholastic sports. She is survived by a brother, Peter, be served for dessert. Conservancy Slates back at the Fanwood Memorial Li- Municipal Building at 425 East Broad Jean also exposed the differential and sister-in-law, Judy, in Clover, S.C., “Medicare Workshop” will be of- brary. This Sunday, October 2, the Street, in partnership with the funding of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and children Carolyn of Somerset, fered on Thursday, October 6, from Succulents Workshop library will host a Pizza Day with Westfield Recreation Department. by the United Way of Union County. N.J. and her husband, Andre Gittens; 3:30 to 5 p.m. and again from 7 to CRANFORD — The Hanson activities for everyone. Children and This will be an open house for the Jean was a consultant to the New Christopher of Lorton, Va. and his 8:30 p.m. Justin Lubenow of Senior Park Conservancy will present a their families are invited to a pizza- entire community, with 30 local non- Jersey Education Association (NJEA) wife, Deborah; Peter of Brooklyn, Advisors in Cranford will discuss what free Hardy Succulent Design Work- themed story time and craft at 1:30 profit organizations offering infor- and the Office of Equal Opportunity N.Y. and Veronica of Montclair, N.J.; Baby Boomers need to know about shop on Sunday, October 9, from p.m., followed at 2 p.m. upstairs by a mation about volunteer opportuni- in the New Jersey State Department and by granddaughters Shannon and Medicare. This workshop will cover 2:30 to 4 p.m. It will take place at pizza-tasting and a tutorial led by ties. These opportunities range from of Education, during which time in Amanda Ambrose. the five biggest mistakes made by Hanson Park, located at 38 Spring- Nancy Kipping on making the perfect one-time events to ongoing commit- the early 70s she traveled the state A memorial service may be held on most Medicare beneficiaries; the field Avenue, Cranford. pizza dough. All ages are welcome. ments, geared to both adults and teens. speaking on equal opportunity in K- the Douglass College campus at a original Medicare versus Medicare In this “make it and take it” work- For more upcoming First Sunday Among the participating organiza- 12 education. She taught in the high later date. Advantage Plans; how Medicare shop, members of the Green Thumb programming, visit the library’s tions are agencies of the Westfield schools in North Bellmore, Long Is- September 29, 2016 Supplement policies work; how Medi- Garden Club of Cranford will dem- website, fanwoodlibrary.org. In No- United Fund, including Caring Con- care Prescription Drug programs onstrate how to arrange, propagate vember, Library Director Dan Weiss’ tact, Community Access Unlimited, work, and when individuals must sign and care for succulents in clay pots. group, Stillhouse Serenade, will per- Literacy New Jersey, Homefirst, Jew- up for Medicare to avoid late enroll- Participants will take home a small form a concert for all ages. The Magic ish Family Service, the Westfield Area Wednesday Morning Club ment penalties and coverage gaps. succulent planter. Conductor’s Reading Adventure will Y, the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts, “Saturday Musical Getaways” will All supplies will be provided; be featured in December. as well as outside organizations such feature “NJSO: Two by Two” on however, it is suggested that par- The library is located at 5 Forest as the College Woman’s Club, the To Begin New Season October 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. “Two by ticipants bring their own garden- Road. For more information on these Friends of the Library, the Friends of WESTFIELD — The Wednesday ment will host Kathleen Prunty, di- Two” is a lively program that gives an ing gloves. Registration is limited or any other programs at the library, the New Jersey Festival Orchestra Morning Club will kick off its new rector of the Downtown Management overview of the repertoire of duos for to the first 10 people. visit fanwoodlibrary.org or call the and Imagine. For a complete list, go season next week. Its first business Corporation of Cranford, on Tues- violin and viola. Starting with the This program is sponsored by library at (908) 322-6400. to westfieldunitedfund.org. meeting will take place on October 5 day, October 11. Ms. Prunty will high- earliest published compositions in the Hanson Park Conservancy and beginning at 10 a.m. at the Cranford light present and future plans for the 1604, the performers will travel brought to the public by a grant Community Center, located at 220 downtown business area. The meet- through four centuries of contrasting from Merck. To register for this Walnut Avenue, Cranford. Co-Presi- ing will take place at the home of Edie musical styles and also will speak to event, visit the Hanson Park dents Dot Conheeney and Barbara Coogan at 1 p.m. the audience about the compositions. Conservancy’s website, Jackson will preside. The first luncheon of the fall season This program is designed for those in hansonparkconservancy.com, or its A special program will follow at 11 will be at Giovanna’s Restaurant, 1462 middle school through adults. Facebook page. a.m. This program is funded by the South Avenue, Plainfield, on Wednes- Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New day, October 19. Details about the time Jersey Council for the Humanities, a and the program will be announced. state partner of the National Endow- The Literature Department has cho- Annual Scarecrow Stroll ment for the Humanities. sen a variety of books for the upcom- Professor Michael Rockland, a pro- ing year. On Monday, October 24, the On Tap In Cranford fessor of American Studies at Rutgers group will discuss “The Storied Life University, will be the guest speaker. In of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. CRANFORD — The Business and The scarecrows will begin arriv- a program entitled “The Jersey Joke: Its The literature group will meet at the Economic Development Office of ing at Eastman Plaza on Tuesday, Long and Complicated History,” he home of Maureen Mairo at 1 p.m. the Township of Cranford invites October 18. Teams of volunteers will will discuss why in recent years it has The Wednesday Morning Club is local residents and businesses to take assist participants in displaying their become “cool” to be from New Jersey. open to women from Cranford and part in the Ninth Annual Scarecrow creations throughout the downtown. Professor Rockland has published surrounding communities. All inter- Stroll in Downtown Cranford. The Scarecrow Stroll will kick off 14 books, some of which will be ested persons are invited to attend a Registration can be done online at on Wednesday, October 19, when available for purchase and to be in- meeting on the first Wednesday of the cranford.com/downtown and the official voting begins. scribed. This program is free and month at the Cranford Community deadline to submit entry forms is The scarecrows will be on display open to the public. Center or to call Membership Chair- Saturday, October 1. Residents of and voting will continue through Hal- The club’s Public Affairs Depart- person Sue Driscoll at (908) 232-6725. neighboring towns are invited to reg- loween, Monday, October 31. Win- HALLOWEEN WINDOWS...The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League Thrift ister and enter a scarecrow as well. ners will be announced later that Shop, located at 1741 East Second Street, Scotch Plains, is getting ready for The Business and Economic De- week. Halloween. Pictured is last year’s Halloween window display at the shop. Living In Difficult Relationships velopment Office will offer prizes For more information, call the This book is a classic for marital for first, second and third place in Business and Economic Develop- and couple relationships. three categories: 14 and younger; 15 ment Office at (908) 709-7208 or e- F-SP Service League Shop Dr. Kalellis, a Westfield psycho- and older, and Cranford businesses. mail [email protected]. therapist, marriage and family thera- Gearing Up For Halloween pist, provides readers with meaning- ful insights. Library to Begin Series On SCOTCH PLAINS — The Costume accessories like masks, It is a provocative and mature diag- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service hats, scarves, shoes, gloves and nosis of ailing relationships. League Thrift Shop, located at 1741 other props also will be available, It represents a heartfelt concern of ‘Voices From the Margins’ East Second Street, Scotch Plains, along with some vintage clothing the author for couples that wish to go will kick off its annual Halloween items. Costumes will be replen- beyond the obstacles that many mar- SCOTCH PLAINS — As part of experience of starting life anew in Costume Sale on Tuesday, October 4. ished throughout the month. If a ried couples or couples who live to- the nation’s continuing conversa- the United States. Books to be read Shoppers may find their child’s customer is looking for something gether experience. The author can be tion about the American experi- include recent works such as Louise favorite character from among the in particular, shop volunteers will reached by e-mail: ence, the Scotch Plains Public Li- Erdrich’s “LaRose” and classics store’s large children’s collection. be available to check the stock not [email protected] or by phone: brary invites the public to partici- including “Maus,” Art Besides gently-used costumes, cus- yet on display. (908) 232-6118. pate in Voices from the Margins: Spiegelman’s graphic novel about Connecting Our Stories, a series of the Holocaust. The first book dis- tomers will find a selection of new The shop always has plenty of Paid Bulletin Board costumes at reasonable prices. book discussions, films and events. cussion, to be held on October 6, flannel shirts and jeans at modest goleader.com/bulletin/form Peter M. Kalellis prices for dressing up scarecrows. The series will run from Thursday, will be on “The Bluest Eye” by AARP Meeting Set The staff also invites local the- October 6, through Monday, June Toni Morrison. ater groups to come and look 19, 2017. Partnering with the li- Library events are free for all, Monday Afternoon through its collection, as the shop Library Schedules Programs brary for this project are Social and books will be loaned and mu- WESTFIELD AREA — The has costumes suitable for theatri- Justice Matters, Inc. (SJM) and The seum fees will be paid for the first American Association of Retired cal productions. Center for Holocaust, Human 20 registrants. Once that number is Persons (AARP) Westfield Area The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- On Fall Cleanup, Coloring Rights and Genocide Education at reached, participants who can pro- Chapter 4137 will meet on Mon- vice League has served local com- Brookdale Community College vide their own books are welcome. day, October 3, at 1 p.m., at St. munities since 1974. Since its found- WESTFIELD — The Westfield head of Adult Services, said, “Whether (Chhange). Theater tickets and transportation John’s Baptist Church, 2387 Morse ing, the League has donated $1.2 Memorial Library has announced the you color inside or outside the lines, Throughout this series, partici- costs are not covered. Priority will Avenue, Scotch Plains. million for local causes. Anyone in- dates for two programs that it will coloring is a fun and relaxing activity pants will view films, a play and be given to people who commit to Jeffrey Sommer, an orthopedic terested in learning more about the present next month. that allows you to get your creative museum exhibits, and discuss books, attending most of the book discus- educator and manager, will give a League or League membership is “The Tips You Need to Conduct a juices flowing without the need for all works chosen for the ways they sions. For more information, or to talk on “Fall Prevention and Bal- invited to call (908) 322-5420, visit Real Fall Clean-up” will take place on any artistic talent.” portray belonging and otherness, register, go to scotlib.org or call ance Issues.” Additionally, Donna scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com Saturday, October 8, at 1:30 p.m., fol- The coloring patterns the library community and marginalization. (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204. Occhipinti from The Visiting Phy- or speak to any volunteers at the lowed by the popular two-hour color- provides are geometric, intricate, ab- Participants also will be encouraged The series was made possible by sicians Service will give an over- shop. Individuals also are encour- ing workshop for adults on Tuesday, stract and designed to appeal to adults. to share their own stories, histories a grant from the New Jersey Coun- view of medical house calls and aged to check out the organization’s October 11, at 10 a.m. The library is All other materials, as well as coffee and memories. cil for the Humanities, a state part- explain what services are available Facebook page, “Fanwood-Scotch located at 550 East Broad Street. and tea, will be provided. The next Highlights of the series will in- ner of the National Endowment for and treatable. Plains Service League,” and give the Karen Camden, who has given coloring workshop will be Tuesday, clude tours of the Montclair Art the Humanities. Any views, find- Attendees are asked to bring a League a “Like.” multiple presentations at the library, December 13, at 10 a.m. The pro- Museum’s “Undaunted Spirit” and ings, conclusions or recommenda- non-perishable food item or a per- Thrift shop hours are Tuesday, will present the program on Fall grams are free and open to the public. the Newark Museum’s “Modern tions expressed in these programs sonal item such as toothpaste, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, cleanup tips. She will help audience Registration is not required. Heroics” installations, and a mu- do not necessarily represent those shampoo or soap to the meeting. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, members organize their lives by de- For more information on library seum-quality exhibition at the of the National Endowment for the These items will be given to the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gently-used do- fining habits, eliminating time wast- programs and services, call (908) 789- Scotch Plains Library, mounted by Humanities or the New Jersey Westfield Food Pantry, which is in nations are always welcome dur- ers and setting goals and priorities. 4090, visit the library’s website at Chhange, entitled “A Journey to Council for the Humanities. real need, as supplies are low. ing business hours. Free parking is Each student will be asked to fill out wmlnj.org and sign up for the monthly Life – Armenia.” Concurrent with The business meeting will fol- available on the street and in the a clutter control worksheet. e-newsletter, “Library Loop,” or stop the Chhange exhibit, the library low the program, and the chapter rear of the building. Visitors may The coloring workshop gives par- by the library for a copy of its award- will hold a panel discussion of See it all on the Web! meeting will conclude with refresh- enter the parking lot via Willow ticipants two hours of uninterrupted winning, quarterly newsletter, “Take genocide survivors and descen- www.goleader.com ments and fellowship. Avenue. time to simply color. Jen Schulze, Note.” dants which will focus on their A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 29, 2016 Page 7 Day of Prayer to Be Held At St. Helen’s October 5 WESTFIELD — The Parish Com- based nonprofit, CAU provides sup- munity of Saint Helen, located at port programs and services to adults 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, with disabilities as well as youth will host the Third Annual Union served under the Department of County Day of Prayer on Wednes- Children and Families. day, October 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Interfaith Coordinating Sponsored each year by the Union Council promotes inclusion of all County Interfaith Coordinating people within the community and Council, the Day of Prayer is an creates a clearing house of faith- interfaith gathering of area faith- based, nonprofit and government based, nonprofit and government community services available to the communities to unite people from public while increasing awareness throughout the county. of these services to the greater com- Father Frank Fano and Father munity, according to Sid Blanchard, Michael Saporito of St. Helen’s executive director of CAU. Church, the Reverend David Mertz To register for the Day of Prayer, of the First United Methodist Church visit caunj.org and click on the Up- in Westfield and the Reverend Cynthia coming Events button, or call (908) Cochran-Carney of the Willow Grove 354-3040, extension no. 4324. Reg- Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains istration is not required to attend. are scheduled speakers this year. The event will feature prayers, Trinity Announces songs and meditations of Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus Pet Blessing Sunday Matt Warkentin and Ms. Lauren Federgreen and Sikhs from throughout Union CRANFORD — A Blessing of MR. AND MRS. RIGSBY WICKHAM County and neighboring counties. Animals ceremony, inspired by St. (She is the former Miss Hunter Lynne Grau) A full list of participating houses of Francis of Assisi’s legendary love worship can be found at caunj.org/ for animals, will be held this Sun- Ms. Lauren Federgreen ?page_id=3668. day, October 2, during the 8 a.m. “Just as there are many causes of and 10 a.m. services at the Trinity Miss Hunter Lynne Grau division, there are just as many Episcopal Church, 119 Forest Av- responses to division for the cause enue, Cranford. To Wed Matt Warkentin of unity,” said Pastor Carmine Everyone is invited to bring their Ms. Helene Federgreen and Oregon to join Ms. Federgreen in Pernini of the Zion Evangelical pets to receive a blessing. Cats and Weds Rigsby Wickham Shepard Federgreen happily an- New Jersey. Lutheran Church in Rahway, who birds should be kept in carriers and nounce the engagement of their A 2003 graduate of Westfield Miss Hunter Lynne Grau, formerly Harmon and Brittany Young served is a member of the steering com- cages and dogs on leashes. People also of Scotch Plains and Westfield, daugh- as maids of honor. Bridesmaids were daughter, Ms. Lauren Federgreen, High School, Ms. Federgreen is the mittee of the Union County Inter- may bring photographs of pets that are to Matt Warkentin. He is the son of Founder and President of Rose Real ter of Gerald M. Grau and Susan Pace- Tifani Talbot, Samantha Randazzo, faith Coordinating Council. “For too ill to attend or are deceased to Grau, granddaughter of Thurman and Melinda Bryant, Allison Schendel, Ms. Jane Reid and Gary Warkentin Estate LLC, a real estate brokerage many, divisive rhetoric, intentions receive a blessing. Small children who of Estacada, Ore. firm. Mr. Warkentin is a Client Ser- Betty Pace, was married on Saturday, Ariana Soto and Tori Watkins. and laws must be met with action in do not have pets may bring stuffed September 10, 2016, to Rigsby Charles Wickham served as his son’s The couple met at a 2012 wed- vices Specialist at ThomasNet. the form of public demonstrations. animals to receive a blessing. ding through the bride — his cousin The couple currently resides in Wickham of Danville, Va. He is the best man. Groomsmen were Trey “Despite divisions among reli- Information about low-cost spay and son of Elizabeth Kidd Hammond of Thornton, Matthew Craft, Madison and her high school friend. Soon Montclair. A wedding is planned gious traditions, there are common- neutering will be available as well. after, Mr. Warkentin moved from for Spring of 2017. Roanoke, Va. and Charles and Ella Brooks, Jack Barchock, Mike alities. Prayer is one such common- For more information about Trin- Mae Wickham of Danville. Evonishon, Jason Manago-Graves, ality. Our prayers often reflect the ity Church, call (908) 276-4047 or The early evening ceremony took Aaron Kaplan and Austin Paylor. world not as it is, but what it could visit trinitycranford.org/. place at the Trinity United Method- Ushers were Jeremy Grau, brother FCC to Present Free Series be, perhaps even what God wants it ist Church in Danville with Dr. of the bride, and Barry Hammond, to be, and we hope our annual Day of First Baptist Seeks Regina Curtis, cousin of the bride, brother of the groom. Prayer helps us collectively move in Volunteer ESL Tutors officiating. The bride was given in Following a wedding trip to On Prayer and Meditation that direction.” marriage by her father. A reception Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple re- The Interfaith Coordinating WESTFIELD — The First Baptist followed at the Stratford Confer- sides in Emporia, Va. WESTFIELD – The First Congre- Chapel Lounge. Council is an organization compris- Church of Westfield, located at 170 gational Church of Westfield will re- A new twice-monthly series called ence Center. ing interfaith congregations and Elm Street, is in need of volunteer Kate Schell-Sheehan, Alexandra sume its adult studies programs this “Tuesday Night Prayer and Medita- community-based nonprofits, in- tutors for its ESL (English as a Second PUBLIC NOTICE fall with several opportunities for tion” will offer members, friends and cluding Community Access Unlim- Language) classes currently taking visitors an opportunity to come together SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY personal reflection and spiritual ited (CAU). A statewide, Elizabeth- place. No experience is necessary. PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION growth. All programs are free and to learn about and share in a variety of UNION COUNTY First Baptist seeks to make the ex- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-007972-16 open to the public. prayer and meditative practices. Dur- FCC Qigong Classes CHANCERY DIVISION perience fun (not a classroom setting); FILE NO. 21469-16 Beginning October 3, “Monday ing October, Meditation will be prac- tutors exchange ideas and guidance is UNION COUNTY Message Musings” will offer par- ticed on October 4 and Prayer on Octo- Begin on Monday DOCKET NO.: F-007924-16 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT given along the way by the Reverend FILE NO.: 36.4190 ticipants a chance to engage in a ber 18. Both sessions will meet from WESTFIELD — Moving Medita- Mayra Castaneda, senior pastor. Inter- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS combination of sermon review, tion classes are offered this fall on ested persons are asked to call the JEFFREY DENT, EXECUTOR Bible study and continuing discus- The First Congregational Church, Monday evenings beginning October church at (908) 233-2278 or to e-mail STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: OF THE ESTATE OF ALVIN J. sion of the message from the day a member of the United Church of 3, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., in Patton KHERIE CAMERON DENT; JEFFREY DENT, INDI- [email protected]. VIDUALLY; MRS. JEFFREY before. Participants will have the Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Street, You are hereby summoned and required Auditorium of the First Congrega- DENT, WIFE OF JEFFREY to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., opportunity to obtain greater un- Westfield. For additional information, tional Church, 125 Elmer Street, DENT; BARRY DENT; MRS. PUBLIC NOTICE Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 1455 derstanding of the Biblical passage call the church office at (908) 233- BARRY DENT, WIFE OF Westfield. A suggested donation of Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY BARRY DENT; AUDREY used in the sermon and its relevance 2494 or visit the church website, $15 to $20 will benefit Waysharers, 07003, an answer to the Complaint/ CHANCERY DIVISION BROOKS; for their lives today. For those who fccofwestfield.org. Amended Complaint in a civil action in an outreach program for adults with UNION COUNTY which PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND were not able to attend worship that developmental disabilities. DOCKET NO. F-015870-16 TION is plaintiff and SHREEKK A. REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO Sunday, a recap of the message will FILE NO. 21966-16 Ceremony to Honor Moving Meditation is a simple, CRAWFORD, ET ALS are defendants, AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- be offered. The series will continue graceful movement based on ancient NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT pending in the Superior Court of New Jer- neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 on consecutive Monday evenings Columbus Day sey within thirty-five (35) days after Sep- West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Asian Qigong wellness systems. Ben- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: tember 29, 2016 not counting the date of the Amended Complaint filed in a Civil throughout October in the church’s WESTFIELD — The Westfield efits include stress reduction, flexibil- ELIUD BERNARD; Chapter of UNICO National and the publication or if published after Septem- Action, in which US BANK CUST/EMP VI ity and enhanced wellness. The prac- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND ber 29, 2016, thirty-five (35) days from the is the plaintiff and JEFFREY DENT, EX- Caregivers to Meet Westfield Italian American Club will tice is performed standing up and ordi- REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO date of such publication. (A directory of the ECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALVIN J. hold a Columbus Day ceremony on nary street clothing is appropriate. AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- addresses of each deputy clerk of the DENT, ET ALS; are defendants, pending Monday In Westfield Sunday, October 9, at 1 p.m. It will The classes are led by Laura neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 Superior Court is available in the Civil in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- WESTFIELD — A support group take place at the World War I Memo- West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Division Management Office in the county cery Division, UNION County and bearing Berzofsky, a certified Integral Tai Chi the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in listed above and online at http:// Docket No. F-007972-16 within thirty-five for those caring for elderly or chroni- rial area at the North Avenue and East and Qigong instructor with the Inter- which KENAT INC is the plaintiff and 516 www.judiciary.state.nj.us/pro se/ (35) days after September 29, 2016 ex- cally ill loved ones meets on the first Broad Street Plaza in Westfield. national Integral Qigong and Tai Chi NEW YORK AVENUE, LLC, ET ALS; are 10153_deptyclerklawref.pdf.) If the Com- clusive of such date. If you fail to answer or non-holiday Monday of each month, After the ceremony there will be a Institute at Santa Barbara College of defendants, pending in the Superior Court plaint/Amended Complaint is one in fore- appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, at 7:30 p.m., in the parish center of St. program at the Westfield Italian of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION closure, then you must file your written Judgment by Default may be rendered Oriental Medicine and a member of County and bearing Docket No. F-015870- answer or motion and proof of service with against you for relief demanded in the Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on American Club on Central Avenue in the National Qigong Association. 16 within thirty-five (35) days after Sep- the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Amended Complaint. You shall file your Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. Westfield. Refreshments will be Classes will continue on consecu- tember 29, 2016 exclusive of such date. If Justice Complex, P.O. Box 971, Trenton, Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate These are information and sharing served. All are invited to participate. tive Mondays through October 31. you fail to answer or appear in accordance New Jersey 08625-0971. A filing fee pay- with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New sessions. The next meeting will be with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may able to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN For additional information or to reg- be rendered against you for relief de- and a completed Case Information State- 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor- held on October 3. For more informa- ister, call Ms. Berzofsky at (908) manded in the Complaint. You shall file ment (available from the deputy clerk of dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and tion, call Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232- www.goleader.com 232-0169. Drop-in students also are your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- the Superior Court) must accompany your Procedure. 1214. welcome. cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of answer or motion when it is filed. You must You are further advised that if you are New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - also send a copy of your answer or motion unable to obtain an attorney you may com- CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in to plaintiff’s attorney whose name and municate with the Lawyer Referral Service PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice address appears above, or to plaintiff, if no of the County of Venue and that if you and Procedure. attorney is named above. A telephone call cannot afford an attorney, you may com- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD B. Class Two. Officers of this class shall shall perform duties only in the Borough of You are further advised that if you are will not protect your rights; you must file municate with the Legal Services Office of be authorized to exercise full powers and ORDINANCE NO. 16-16 Garwood. unable to obtain an attorney you may com- and serve a written answer or motion (with the County of Venue. The telephone num- duties similar to those of a permanent, B. While employed by the Borough of municate with the Lawyer Referral Service fee of $175.00 and completed Case Infor- ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND regularly appointed full-time police officer. Garwood, both a civilian dispatcher and a of the County of Venue and that if you mation Statement) if you want the court to yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal §34-3 (SPECIAL LAW EN- The use of a firearm by an officer of this per-diem dispatcher shall comply with the cannot afford an attorney, you may com- hear your defense. Services Office 908-354-4340. FORCEMENT OFFICERS) IN class may be authorized only after the rules and regulations applicable to the municate with the Legal Services Office of If you do not file and serve a written THE ACTION has been instituted for the ARTICLE I (ESTABLISH- officer has been fully certified as success- conduct and decorum of the regular police the County of Venue. The telephone num- answer or motion within 35 days, the court purpose of foreclosing the following tax MENT, ORGANIZATION AND fully completing training as prescribed by officers of the municipality. ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- may enter a judgment against you for the sale certificate: ADMINISTRATION) IN CHAP- the New Jersey Police Training Commis- C. Nothing herein shall preclude a civil- yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal relief plaintiff demands, plus interest and 1. A certain tax certificate 13-180, sold TER 34 (POLICE DEPART- sion. The number of Class Two SLEOs ian dispatcher employed by the Borough Services Office 908-354-4340. costs of suit. If judgment is entered against on 12/5/2013, dated 12/6/2013, and was MENT) AND ARTICLE VI (CI- shall not exceed four. of Garwood from working outside employ- THE ACTION has been instituted for the you, the Sheriff may seize your money, recorded on 1/07/2014 in Book 13715 at VILIAN POLICE DISPATCH- SECTION 2. Article V (Civilian Police ment with another agency as a per diem purpose of foreclosing the following tax wages or property to pay all or part of the Page 405, made by SONYA L. WINGATE, ERS) IN CHAPTER 34 (PO- Dispatchers) in Chapter 34 (Police De- dispatcher. In that case, supervisory re- sale certificates: judgment. Collector of Taxes of HILLSIDE, and State LICE DEPARTMENT) OF THE partment) of the Code of the Borough of sponsibilities and liabilities fall on the out- 1. A certain tax certificate 12-00193, You are further advised that if you can- of New Jersey to US BANK CUST/EMP VI CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF Garwood is hereby amended to read as side employing agency. The Borough of sold on 6/3/2013, dated 6/10/2013, and not afford an attorney, you may call the and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, US GARWOOD TO REVISE PRO- follows: Garwood shall be the primary employer of was recorded on 6/13/2013 in Book 13598 Legal Services office in the county where BANK CUST/EMP VI. This covers real VISIONS PERTAINING TO § 34-37. Appointment. a permanent civilian dispatcher and out- at Page 712, made by PAUL M. LESNIAK, you live or the Legal Services of New estate located in HILLSIDE, County of SPECIAL LAW ENFORCE- The Mayor, with the advice of the Coun- side employment as a per-diem dispatcher Collector of Taxes of ELIZABETH, and Jersey Statewide Hotline at 1-888-LSNJ- UNION, and State of New Jersey, known MENT OFFICERS AND CIVIL- cil, may appoint one or more civilian police shall not interfere or take priority over State of New Jersey to KENAT INC and LAW (1-888-576-5529). If you do not have as LOT 4 BLOCK 1107 as shown on the IAN POLICE DISPATCHERS. dispatchers, who shall serve at the plea- scheduled shifts with the primary employer. subsequently assigned to plaintiff, KENAT an attorney and are not eligible for free Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- sure of the Mayor and Council. Civilian SECTION 1. §34-3 (Special Law En- § 34-41. Compensation. INC. This covers real estate located in legal assistance, you may obtain a referral cate of HILLSIDE and concerns premises police dispatchers shall serve under the forcement Officers) in Article I (Establish- A. The compensation for full a time Civil- ELIZABETH, County of UNION, and State to an attorney by calling one of the Lawyer commonly known as 1439 MAPLE AV- direction of the Chief of Police. Civilian ment, Organization and Administration) in ian Police Dispatchers shall be fixed and of New Jersey, known as LOT 740 BLOCK Referral Services. A directory with contact ENUE, HILLSIDE, New Jersey. Police Dispatchers shall be classified as Chapter 34 (Police Department) of the determined by the Borough Council. 6 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map information for local Legal Services Of- YOU, JEFFREY DENT, EXECUTOR OF follows: Code of the Borough of Garwood is hereby B. The Compensation for a Per-Diem and Tax Map duplicate of ELIZABETH and fices and Lawyer Referral Services is avail- THE ESTATE OF ALVIN J. DENT; JEF- A. Permanent Dispatcher – Full time amended to read as follows: Dispatcher shall be an hourly wage deter- concerns premises commonly known as able in the Civil Division Management Of- FREY DENT, INDIVIDUALLY; and BARRY salaried position. § 34-3. Special Law Enforcement Of- mined by the Borough Council 516-518 NEW YORK AVENUE, ELIZA- fice in the county listed above and online at DENT, are made party defendants to the B. Per-Diem Dispatcher - Employed as ficer. SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of BETH, New Jersey. http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/ above foreclosure action because you are needed to fill open shifts. The Mayor and Council may appoint ordinances inconsistent herewith are 2. A certain tax certificate 13-00212, 10153_deptyclerklawref.pdf. the owner of a property which is the subject § 34-38. Qualifications. from time to time Special Law Enforce- hereby repealed to the extent of such sold on 6/2/2014, dated 6/11/2014, and This action has been instituted for the of the above entitled action. A. No person shall be appointed as a ment Officers (SLEO) in accordance with inconsistency. was recorded on 8/29/2014 in Book 13810 purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and YOU, MRS. JEFFREY DENT, WIFE OF civilian police dispatcher unless such per- N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8, et seq., for terms SECTION 4. If any portion of this ordi- at Page 685, made by PAUL M. LESNIAK, recovering possession of the lands and JEFFREY DENT and MRS. BARRY DENT, son: not exceeding one year. They shall pos- nance shall be determined to be invalid, Collector of Taxes of ELIZABETH, and premises described in a mortgage dated WIFE OF BARRY DENT, are made party (1) Is a citizen of the State of New sess and exercise all the powers and du- such determination shall not affect the State of New Jersey to KENAT INC and March 12, 2012, recorded on March 20, defendant to the above foreclosure action Jersey; ties provided by said statutes during their validity of the remaining portions of said subsequently assigned to plaintiff, KENAT 2012, in Book M13289, Page 0072, made because plaintiff has been unable to deter- (2) Possesses a high school or a voca- term in office, but shall not be continued as ordinance. INC. This covers real estate located in by SHREEKK A. CRAWFORD, to the plain- mine whether defendants JEFFREY DENT tional high school diploma or a high school regular members of the Police Depart- SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take ELIZABETH, County of UNION, and State tiff and covers real estate located at 6 and BARRY DENT are married, and if equivalency diploma; ment and shall not be entitled to tenure. effect upon final passage and publication of New Jersey, known as LOT 740 BLOCK Westbrook Court, Roselle, New Jersey married, the name of JEFFREY DENT and (3) Is of good moral character; and The Chief of Police may authorize special in accordance with law. 6 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map 07203, Tax Lot 93, Block 5903. BARRY DENT’s spouses. If JEFFREY (4) Has not been convicted of any crimi- law enforcement officers when on duty to and Tax Map duplicate of ELIZABETH and Pursuant to R. 4:4-4 and 4:64-1(d), me- DENT and BARRY DENT are married, the nal offense. NOTICE exercise the same powers and authority concerns premises commonly known as diation is available through the New Jer- plaintiff joins MRS. JEFFREY DENT, WIFE B. Before any civilian police dispatcher as regular members of the Police Depart- Notice is hereby given that Ordinance 516-518 NEW YORK AVENUE, ELIZA- sey Courts. Forms and instructions may be OF JEFFREY DENT and MRS. BARRY is appointed, the Chief of Police shall as- ment, including the carrying of firearms No. 16-16, was introduced and passed on BETH, New Jersey. obtained on the Court’s web site at DENT, WIFE OF BARRY DENT as defen- certain the eligibility of the applicant and and the power of arrest in accordance with first reading at a meeting of the Borough YOU, ELIUD BERNARD, are made party www.njcourtsonline.com. dants for any possessory or marital rights shall make a report to the Governing Body. their state certification and classification. Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the defendant to the above foreclosure action You KHERIE CAMERON, are made a you may have. § 34-39. Status. There shall be two classifications of SLEOs, County of Union, State of New Jersey, held because on January 13, 2012, a judgment defendant because you hold a mortgage/ YOU, AUDREY BROOKS, are made A. Neither a civilian police dispatcher or as follows, in accordance with N.J.S.A. on the 27th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2016, was entered in the Superior Court of New lien/judgment that may affect the mort- party defendant to the above foreclosure a per-diem dispatcher shall be a member 40A:14-146.11. and that Ordinance No. 16-16, will be taken Jersey, Union County, by Eliud Bernard gage premises and the mortgage being action because on August 3, 2001, a child of the Police Department of the municipal- A. Class One. Officers of this class shall up for further consideration for final pas- against 516 New York Avenue LLC and foreclosed herein. You are entitled to No- support judgment was entered in the Su- ity. be authorized to perform routine traffic sage at the meeting of said Borough Coun- Papas New York Lounge disclosing a debt tice of this action for any right, title, claim or perior Court of New Jersey, Essex County, B. Neither a civilian police dispatcher or detail, spectator control and similar duties. cil to be held at its meeting room in the in the amount of $450,000.00, plus interest interest you may have in, to or against said by Audrey Brooks against Barry Dent. Said a per-diem dispatcher shall have the right Class One officers shall have the power to Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, and costs. Said judgment was entered as mortgage premises and your lien or en- judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- to bear firearms or the power of arrest. issue summonses for disorderly persons Garwood, New Jersey, on the 11th DAY Judgment No. J-013854-2012. Said judg- cumbrance on the mortgages premises is 211590-2001, CS30774013A. Said judg- C. A per-diem dispatcher shall not be and petty disorderly persons offenses, vio- OF OCTOBER 2016, at 7:15 p.m., or as ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. subject to plaintiff’s mortgage. ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. eligible for any of the employee benefits lations of municipal ordinances and viola- soon thereafter as said matter can be DATED: September 23, 2016 Dated: September 20, 2016 DATED: September 23, 2016 outlined in Chapter 30, Personnel Poli- tions of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. heard, at which time and place all persons Michelle M. Smith, Clerk Michelle M. Smith, Esq. Michelle M. Smith, Clerk cies, of this Code. The use of a firearm by an officer of this who may be interested therein will be given Superior Court of New Jersey Superior Court Clerk Superior Court of New Jersey § 34-40. Supervision. class shall be strictly prohibited and no an opportunity to be heard concerning the PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Frank J. Martone, P.C. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. A. While employed by the Borough of Class One officer shall be assigned any same. Denville Law Center A Professional Corporation Denville Law Center Garwood, both a civilian dispatcher and a duties which may require the carrying or ATTEST: 290 Route 46 West 1455 Broad Street 290 Route 46 West per-diem dispatcher shall be under the use of a firearm. The number of Class One Christina Ariemma Denville, New Jersey 07834 Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Denville, New Jersey 07834 supervision and direction of the Chief of SLEOs shall not exceed four. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Carly Bechtloff converted a corner that, the game settled down. The sec- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times kick from junior Josie Greenwood ond half was much better for us, much Having been outplayed in the first into gold midway through the second more opportunities, much more pos- half, the Westfield High School girls half to put the “W” in Westfield’s session, much more the way we play soccer team needed to step up its corner. soccer. There was no letup by quality of teamwork and did in the “At first we didn’t. Cranford really Cranford,” Blue Devil Head Coach second half to pull out a 2-1 victory took it at us. We had no midfield Alex Schmidt said. over the Cranford Cougars at Kehler possession. Grace [Elliott] wasn’t The Cougars did take it to the Blue Stadium in Westfield on September finding the ball enough and Taylor Devils and JV goalkeeper Caitlyn 20. With the score tied, 1-1, senior [Morgan] was a little too high. After CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 More photos goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING GOOD BLOCKING...Blue Devil running back Matt Varano, No. 21, gets good blocking from tight end Jake Kaplan, No. 34, and his teammates to find a wide opening in the Franklin defensive line at Kehler Stadium on September 24. KESSLER, GAGUM, MAHER, ‘VALL’ CRUSH WARRIORS Blue Devil Footballers Jolt Franklin Twp. Warriors, 37-10

By DAVID B. CORBIN defense held the Warriors’ rushing Jake Vall-Llobera combined for a pair Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times game to only seven total yards in of quarterback sacks and three throws Relentless tactics from the each half and added a 35-yard TD for losses. Only three Warrior rushes Westfield High School Blue Devils’ interception and a safety, the offense went for more than five yards and furious defensive front four saw to it did its job to add a pair of TD recep- none made it to double figures. Two that the Franklin Township Warriors tions and a pair of TD runs to emerge punts were blocked. Senior defensive were not going to score an offensive David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a 37-10 triumph. back Ishmael Glasco provided the ACTION AT THE BLUE DEVIL NET...Cougar Lauren Williamson, No. 13 left, slips the ball past Blue Devil goalie Caitlyn touchdown (TD) at Gary Kehler Sta- The Blue Devils’ defensive front 35-yard TD interception and Franklin Ammon, gold, and Kylinn Kraemer, No. 19, as Raffi Laitamaki, No. 24, closes in at Kehler Stadium on September 20. dium in Westfield on September 24. four of seniors Owen Kessler, Jeff quarterback Antonio Scott completed While the Blue Devils’ first team Gagum and Nick Maher and junior CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 2 luxury Westfield properties located in the highly desirable Gardens section of town for sale.

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times When the WHS girls swim team ompson. They are all on the school’s with Ishmael Glasco carrying the takes has its first practice on Nov. 7, Top-15 all-time performer’s list. And load. He had 157 yards and two TDs there will be a new coach on the seniors Emily Beattie and Amy Liang filling in for Varano (ill) against deck. But Steve Whittington is not are both three-year letter winners. Ridge on Sept. 17, and currently is new to the New Jersey swimming “I don’t know much about the team the team’s top scorer with six TDs. community. And he’s not new to long- yet,” Whittington said last month. “I Owen Kessler, the other co-cap- time followers of WHS boys swim- hope to have athletes who are drama- tain, came into this season with 16 ming. free, not afraid to work hard and not career sacks and has already racked Other than the years he spent swim- scared to remove themselves from up four this year. Fellow linemen ming and earning his degree at their comfort zone. It’s only through Nick Maher, Jeff Gagum and Jake Rutgers, Whittington has spent the being pushed to our limits that we Vall-Llobera, along with inside better part of the last three decades change them.” backers Shea Elliott and Drew Ortiz, as either a swimmer or coach at St. are fun to watch if you love defense Joseph High School in Metuchen. (and I do). Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times ‘Whitt’ swam there four years, gradu- The Blue Devils take a 16-game MAKING A STRONG SHOWING...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood gymnastics team made a good showing in its September ating in 1992, and was the Falcons’ winning streak, the longest in New 21 meet with the Westfield Blue Devils at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. The Blue Devils won, 105.625-102-93. head swim coach from 1998 through Jersey, into Friday’s 7 p.m. game at last March. Watchung Hills. The Warriors won PRIETO WINS BEAM, FLOOR; AZZARETTO UNEVEN BARS Since 2013-14, Whittington has the first-ever meeting between the taught chemistry, physics and foren- two schools 21-7 in 2009, but WHS sics at WHS. When Sandy Mamary, has won the last four meetings by an the school’s athletic director, con- average score of 34½ to 8½. Lady Blue Devils Top Raiders tacted him last spring about the va- WHS-SPF SOCCER cant girls swim coach position, he Round two of the annual WHS- had to make a tough choice: stay SPF soccer rivalry will take place with the known (St. Joseph) or take a Saturday – boys, 3 p.m., at Kehler chance with the unfamiliar. He chose Stadium; girls, 4:30 p.m., at SP-F. In Gymnastics, 105.625-102.93 to become the 14th head coach of the The girls teams battled to a score- WHS girls swim team. less tie on Sept. 10, making the Lady By ALEX LOWE was a high score for her in the event. “I was happy with my overall per- “It was very hard to leave (St. Raiders 12-1-5 against the Lady Blue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Amelia Paladino of Scotch Plains- formance today,” said Paladino. “Es- Joe’s),” Whittington said. “Through Devils over the past six-plus years The Westfield High School gym- Fanwood finished third at 9.075, fol- pecially with the vault, which I won. time, I had created a culture of hard (2010-present). nastic team edged Scotch Plains- lowed by Blue Devil Sarah Fox at 9.0 I was a little shaky on the beam. I need work and dedication. One thing I Steve Whittington is the new WHS girls The LBD still lead the 75-match Fanwood, 105.625-102.93, on Sep- in fourth. to improve there. That is my hardest will not miss is driving the bus at 5 swim coach. series by a 40-21-14 margin. tember 21 at Westfield High School. “I think there were a lot of high event.” a.m. or setting the alarm clock for The rivalry started during the 1981 Hannah Prieto took first place in both scores turned in for us today,” said For Scotch Plains-Fanwood (3-3), 4:25 a.m.” Historically, the girls swimming Union County Tournament, when the balance beam (9.5) and the floor Westfield’s Sarah Fox. “For me, the the solid all-around performance was His resume is eye-opening. He was program is one of the school’s best. WHS notched a 5-0 victory. They exercise (9.275) and Kaela Azzaretto 9.0 in floor was a personal high score. an encouraging sign for a team that The Star-Ledger’s New Jersey Coach Started in 1977 by Westfield Ath- didn’t meet in the regular season easily won the uneven bars (8.675) to I know Sydney posted a personal best faced its share of adversity last sea- of the Year in 2004. He earned 10 letic Hall of Fame coach Merilyn until 1982. From then through the power the Blue Devils to a team vic- too. We needed it because the final son. Greater Middlesex Conference Diamond, the overall 40-year record 2009 season, the LBD had a 39-9-9 tory. score was very close between the two “Last year half of our team was Coach of the Year awards. His St. is 438 victories, 75 losses and 5 ties. advantage. Prieto blew away the field in the teams. There is always room to im- injured,” said senior Keara Farley. Joe’s teams won five state titles: 1998, That’s a winning percentage of 85.4. On the boys’ side, while soccer is balance beam. Her winning score of prove. We had some wobbles but I “This year we are pretty healthy and 2002-03-04 and 2006. They won 19 The teams have won 32 county, 22 by far the No. 1 sport at SPF, WHS 9.5 put her well ahead of Blue Devil thought everyone came up big.” we are getting a lot of contributions GMC titles: 1998-2016. They were sectional and 15 state champion- only trails by a 35-38-16 margin in teammates Sydney Keenan (8.65) and Azzaretto got Westfield its first vic- from our freshman class. It was a very ranked No. 1 in the state in 1998, ships. the 89-match rivalry, including the Amanda Lee (8.6). Fourth place per- tory of the day in the second event of good meet for us. I got my second bar 2002, 2003 and 2004. They were In addition to coaching at all- Raiders’ 2-1 victory on Sept. 10. former Kara Bush was the top-finish- the meet, the uneven bars. Azzaretto score for sectionals and my first floor The Star-Ledger’s No. 1 team in boys St. Joseph, Whittington devel- The first meeting was on Sept. 27, ing Raider in the event (8.5). posted a winning score of 8.675, eas- score. Abby Kennedy did so too in 1998, 2003, 2004 and 2006. He oped a US Swimming program, the 1963 when Eddie Thorne scored all “I stuck my beam routine,” said ily outdistancing Raider Kate Perez beam and vault.” coached 50 NISCA all-Americans, Sea Wolves, where he is the head three goals in a 3-1 WHS victory. Blue Devil senior co-captain Prieto. at 8.2. Paladino came in third at 8.175 Westfield the defending 10-time including 12 in 2004. He coached coach of swimmers ages 6-18. Dick Stiefken was in goal, and one of “It was a season high for me.” with Fox in fourth with an 8.1. Union County Tournament champion, two swimmers (Bobby Savulich and He and his wife Moira currently the WHS defenders was Mark Prieto came right back to win the Paladino got the Raiders off to a improved to 4-0 and seems to be Scott Marino) who swam at Olympic reside in Metuchen, raising their Metcalf, who in 1978 played Dou- final event of the day, the floor exer- fast start with a victory in the vault. heading in the right direction as coun- Trials. He coached one swimmer five sons, ages 3 to 15. glas C. Neidermeyer in “National cise, which helped to nail down a Paladino scored a 9.2 finishing just ties approach. (Erik Swenson) who was a NISCA VARANO OUT FOR YEAR Lampoon’s Animal House.” surprisingly tight competition be- ahead of Blue Devil Nicole DiSpensa “We got a really good performance national champion. He was inducted In two varsity starts, Matt Varano SHOP-RITE CUP tween the two schools. The floor ex- at 9.05. across the board,” said Westfield into the New Jersey Scholastic had picked up 313 yards carrying WHS finished tied for fifth in ercise was the most competitive event Meanwhile, Paladino won the Indi- Coach Laurie McCormack. “We had Coaches Association Hall of Fame the ball. But in last Saturday’s win Group 4 for the 13th Shop-Rite Cup, of the meet with two tenths of a point vidual All-Around with a score of three girls (Sarah Fox, Sydney in 2008. over Franklin, the senior co-captain based on performances in state cham- separating first and third place. 34.025. Paladino finished first in the Keenan and Hannah Prieto) post 9.0 Whittington was an outstanding suffered an ACL tear, ending his pionship team competitions during Prieto’s score of 9.275 was enough vault (9.2) and third in both the un- scores or better in the floor exercise. swimmer, finishing second in the season. the 2015-16 school year. to take the event from second place even bars (8.175) and the floor exer- That is the first time this year we’ve 100-yard backstroke at the 1992 Meet Varano was on pace to possibly The Blue Devils had 48 points, finisher Keenan, whose score of 9.15 cise (9.075). done that.” of Champions. He swam on three break Jack Curry’s school single- trailing first-place Ridge (62), state champion teams, set four school season rushing record of 1,709 yards Bridgewater-Raritan (57), Old records and was a two-time NISCA set last year, if he and WHS played Bridge (54) and Southern (51). Ten all-American. He swam three years 12 games again. Varano was aver- points are given for a state champi- at Rutgers, helping set a school record aging 156.5 yards per game; Curry onship, seven for second place, four OLDWELL ANKER in the 400-free relay and holding two averaged 142 ypg a year ago. for third and one for fourth. Bonus C B varsity records. After Curry went down with an points are given (or not taken away) & Last year’s WHS girls team went injury, Varano scored the winning for sportsmanship – no ejections E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE 11-4 and was ranked No. 11 in the touchdown in last November’s 10-3 during a school year. state under coaches Ashley Westra state sectional championship vic- The best Shop-Rite Cup perfor- and Lauren Hauser. Seven seniors tory over Bridgewater-Raritan. mances by WHS were in 2009-10 graduated, including school 100 WHS won’t suffer any dropoff (first), 2006-07 (second), 2007-08 708 Carleton Road - Westfield breaststroke record-holder Gwyn (third), 2010-11 (fourth) and 2013- Devin, who had been freshmen in PUBLIC NOTICE 14 (fifth). 2013 when the team finished a run of TOWN OF WESTFIELD IN PASSING three straight state championships. Public Notice is hereby given that the Charles Matino passed away on But there are quite a few veterans ordinance as follows was passed and Sept. 19 at the age of 69. He was OPEN HOUSE: Date • 1-4PM back for Whittington to build with, adopted by the Town Council of the Town WHS’s 141-pound wrestler as a se- including rising seniors Emily Oster, of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on nior in 1964, posting a 12-5 record Address March 14, 2006. Betsy Penn and Shannon Pyle, jun- Claire J. Gray and winning his weight at the iors Emma Conlon and Muriel Town Clerk Montclair Invitational. His father Maloney and sophomore Keeley Th- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2067 Charles was a longtime member of the Westfield Boosters Association, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF while his brothers Jimmy (’68) and Probitas Verus Honos WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 Peter (’71) played football and 1 T - 9/29/16, The Leader Fee: $13.77 wrestled at WHS, respectively.

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By ALEX LOWE and a finesse game at the net featuring senior had three kills during the deci- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a lot of taps over the bigger Viking sive run and also slammed home the Union Catholic and Westfield gave front line. The Blue Devils were also winning point in a 25-17 first set area volleyball fans a glimpse of what particularly strong in the service game, victory. a likely Union County Tournament with 19 aces to their credit. Westfield bounced back to take the final rematch might look like this Westfield struggled against Viking second set, 25-21. The Blue Devils year. The two traditionally strong pro- junior Anabella Giacobbe who was a roared out to a 16-7 lead, dominating grams hooked up for the latest match force at the net the entire match. the game behind standout scorer in their intense rivalry with the Vi- Giacobbe recorded seven kills and Stephanie Borr and a very effective kings taking a 2-1 (25-17, 21-25, 25- two blocks and always seemed to service game before surviving a late 20) victory at Westfield on Septem- come up big at critical points in the Viking rally. Borr was a monster, rack- ber 22. Emily Jones had 18 assists match. ing up 15 kills for the match. Borr also throughout the closely contested “Annabella was terrific today,” said came up with a pair of aces to go three-set match, while teammate Union Catholic Head Coach Nancy along with 12 digs. Mackenzie Fuhrmann came up with Saggio. She played the net really well “Stephanie is our go to player,” 10 kills to spur the Union Catholic and was very good against their tap said Westfield Head Coach Beverly winning effort. game.” Torok. “Everybody knows that at this The early season showdown was a Union Catholic took control of the point. She plays an all-around game rematch of last year’s UCT final, won first set early by jumping out to a 6-2 now. She passes, serves and swings. by Union Catholic. The two teams lead. Westfield rallied to tie the game We need her to be on for us to be on.” Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times quickly settled into their comfort twice at 11-11 and later at 16-16 be- Union Catholic took the momen- GETTING SOME ADVICE...Raider junior quarterback Cooper Heisey, No. 15, gets some advice from his coach during the zones with Union Catholic as the more fore a 5-0 Viking run gave them a 21- tum right back at the start of the third game against Immaculata in Somerville on September 23. The Spartans defeated the Raiders, 31-16. aggressive, taller unit, which likes to 16 lead. Maddie Buerle played a key set by jumping out to a 6-1 lead. Once dominate play at the net. Westfield on role in getting the Vikings across the again, the game was being dominated OSLISLO SCORES TWO TOUCHDOWNS, TOLL 20-YD FG the other hand, relies on solid defense finish line in the first set. The crafty CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Immaculata Ruffles Raiders In 2nd Half for 31-16 Victory

By ALEX LOWE of early season injuries. With a starting other than a defensive slugfest be- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lineup that featured only five players tween the two squads. Wrong! The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High with significant varsity experience the Immaculata came out of the locker School football team continued to Raiders figured to struggle against this room humming like a well-oiled of- struggle in a 31-16 loss to the schedule. Particularly frustrating for fensive machine. Immaculata Spartans in a game played head coach Jon Stack was the fact that The Spartans scored right off the on September 23 at Brooks Field in his rag tag group of youngsters played bat to take a 6-3 lead on QB Barnett’s Somerville. Nate Barnett had a pair of well in the first half against the Spar- bubble screen pass to Sevitz that went touchdown runs and threw for one tans. Scotch Plains-Fanwood domi- for 38 yards and a touchdown just two other. Teammate Isaiah Black also nated defensively and went into the plays into the third quarter. After a scored on a pair of short touchdown break with a 3-0 lead. bad snap sailed over SP-F punter Max runs to fuel a 31-point, second half “It would be nice if we could string Toll’s head, Immaculata was in busi- outburst for Immaculata. Both Black together a full four quarters of foot- ness again, set up with a first and goal (10-118-2 TDs) and Keith Sevitz (18- ball,” said Raider Coach Stack. “We at the Raider six-yard line. 103 yards) topped 100 yards rushing played very well on defense in the first Two plays later Barnett executed a for Immaculata, which ran for 241 half. Missed some opportunities but we nifty fake handoff on a read option yards on the night. were competing. We are young and then darted five yards up the middle The Raiders entered the season with sometimes the kids lose their intensity.” through a hole in the Scotch Plains- Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times a young and inexperienced roster and There was no reason to suspect that Fanwood defense for another touch- GREAT PERFORMANCE...The Viking girls volleyball team defeated the Blue Devils in three sets, 25-17, 21-25, 25-20. that has been compromised by a slew the second half would be anything CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 COLDWELL BANKER& COLDWELL BANKER& E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Just Listed - Award Winning Home 835 Wallberg Avenue 806 Standish Avenue - Westfield

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Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. [email protected] ©2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. WESTFIELD EAST OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 WESTFIELD EAST OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 Page 12 Thursday, September 29, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION COLDWELL BANKER Immaculata Ruffles Raiders & CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE down. The two-point attempt failed to show signs of life. Scotch Plains- but Immaculata now led 12-3 just Fanwood put together late drives three minutes into the third quarter. capped by scoring runs of 13 and four On the next series, the Raiders’ spe- yards from sophomore Alex Oslislo, cial teams betrayed them again as Toll the latter coming on the game’s final managed to get off a four-yard punt play. Junior quarterback Cooper that left Immculata positioned at the Heisey completed 19 of 33 passes for 45-yard line. It took the Spartans just 205 yards but threw a pair of costly two plays to make Scotch Plains- interceptions. Fanwood pay for the mistake. On first “We had the momentum going into down, Sevitz ran right then cut back the locker room at the half,” said and weaved his way through the Raider Scotch Plains-Fanwood senior co- defense for a 40-yard gain to the Raider captain Jumar Etkins. “We just didn’t 15-yard line. Then Barnett did the rest match their intensity coming out of on a keeper around the right side for a the break. We just need to move for- 15-yard touchdown run. ward as a team with the mentality that After being held scoreless in the we are in this together and we will David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times first half, Immaculata had erupted for band together to fight through it. We CRANFORD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK...Matt Perino, a senior on the varsity 18 points in the span of 5:47. Unfor- need to make sure that everybody is soccer team, scored 3 goals in the last 2 games, including the game winning goal in the 1-0 win over Union. Kelly McAuliffe, a junior on the gymnastics team, has tunately for the Raider, they remained getting their helmet to the ball on 7 Rutgers Road, Cranford $559,000 been a consistently strong performer this season. She recently posted a season high mired in the doldrums offensively and every play.” of 35.9 in the all-around helping the Cougars set a new school record. could not keep up the pace. The Spar- Raider linebacker Declan Cassidy tans scored on a pair of two-yard made 10 tackles. Linebacker Yusef touchdown runs by Black in building Wheeler made eight tackles with a Cougar Gymnasts Surge Past to a 31-3 lead midway through the sack. Etkins had eight tackles. Defen- final quarter of play. sive end Rob Nugent made five tack- “They (Immaculata) did a lot more les with a sack and defensive tackle/ Blue Devils, 107.375-105.385 single back quarterback runs in the co-captain Izu Mozie made four with second half than they had shown on a sack. A prelude to the upcoming Cougar Azzaretto followed with an 8.75 and Invitational and the Union County film,” said Stack. “They also ran some Immaculata improved to 2-1 on the Cougar Kelly McAuliffe was next at sweeps against us, which Linden had season. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tournament (UCT) that will follow 8.55. Azzaretto, however, took top took place in the Cranford High School killed us with a week earlier. We were dropped to 0-3 with a visit from Sum- honors on the balance beam with a 9.0, vulnerable to that again tonight.” mit next on the docket. gym on September 26 where the Cou- Iosso was second at 8.925 and Infante gars emerged with a 107.375-105.385 It was only then, with the game Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 3 0 13 16 took third at 8.85. McAuliffe’s floor decided that the Raider offense began victory over the Westfield Blue Dev- exercise routine took the top spot at Immaculata 0 0 18 13 31 ils, winners of the past 10 UCT and 9.5, followed by Blue Devils Sarah eight of the last nine Cougars. Fox and Sydney Keenan with a 9.25 Cougar Bee Iosso took top honors and Cougar Maddy Larrabee at 9.175. SPF PAL Grid Kids Win 1, in the All-Around with a total of 36.425 just ahead of Blue Devil Kaela ‘Pink Out’ Volleyball Azzaretto, who totaled 36.4. Cougar Record 2 Ties, Defeated Twice 109 Summit Court, Westfield $650,000 Erin Infante had the third highest total Set for October 7 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL D team Raiders a 6-6 draw. at 36.2. Infante scored highest in the The Westfield High School Girls' football teams scored one victory, The other Raider tie that day came vault with an 8.95 while Blue Devil Volleyball Teams will be holding its settled on two ties and suffered two when the C team ended in a scoreless Julia Singer was second with an 8.925 Eighth Annual "Pink Out" defeats when the Raiders visited Foley draw with Bloomfield in sixth-grade and Azzaretto was third with an 8.7. Fundraising Volleyball match for Field to play Bloomfield in New Jer- action. The Cougars reaped a wealth of breast cancer this Friday, October 7. sey Suburban Youth Football League The B team could not cash in on points on the uneven bars with Infante The Blue Devils will host the Scotch action on September 25. numerous opportunities and fell to and Iosso tying for first with a 9.25. Plains-Fanwood Raiders. The Raiders gained a 28-13 victory Bloomfield, 18-2, in seventh-grade in the fourth-grade’s E division play. play. Penalties also hurt the Raider The D team Raiders avoided a loss seventh graders. The A (eighth grade) when the Raiders rallied to post a 6-6 Raiders fell to Bloomfield, 40-27. UC Vikings Outlast Blue Devils tie in fifth-grade play. Micah This coming Sunday, October 2, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Liebowitz capped an 80-yard SPF the Raiders will serve as the host to at the net by the Vikings, which had a three points of the match for a 25-20 drive when he scored a touchdown in Morristown at Scotch Plains- pair of blocks on the first six points. victory in the third set. the second period. That TD gave the Fanwood High School’s Tyson Field. But the Blue Devils rallied to tie the “Westfield is a very good team,” game at 9-9 on the strength of Lindsay said Saggio. “They always are very Miller’s well-placed taps that frustrated good defensively and well coached. High School Sports Results: the Union Catholic front line. Miller When we realized how to deal with finished with 23 assists on the day. their tap game at the net we did much Lady Blue Devils Top Blue Devil Boys Stop 434 Summit Avenue, Westfield $739,000 The final game of the match went better in the final set.” back-and-forth, with Union Catholic Union Catholic improved to 7-2 on Raiders in Tennis, 4-1 Tigers in Soccer, 8-0 forging one-point leads only to be the season, while showing that they The Westfield High School girls Owen Ripperger assisted on three tied five more times by a stubborn are still the team to beat in Union tennis team improved to 6-5 with a 4- goals as the 3-3 Westfield High School Blue Devil foe. Westfield actually County. Westfield dropped to 5-2 but 1 victory over host Scotch Plains- boys soccer team defeated the Linden pulled ahead briefly at 19-18 cour- coach Torok feels like her team is Fanwood on September 20. Tigers, 8-0, in Westfield on Septem- tesy of kills by Borr and Olivia Meyer. well positioned moving forward. Westfield 4, SPF 1 First singles: Rachel Rothenberg (W) ber 22. Eight Blue Devils found the Finally with the decisive game of the “Listen this was a well-played game net and six of the goals came in the match tied 19-19, Union Catholic es- d Gauri Deshponde, 6-1, 6-3 between two very good, evenly Second singles: Kayla Bleich (W) d first half. Loukas Carayannopoulos, tablished separation on back-to-back matched teams,” said Torok. “We Sophia DiIorio, 6-1, 6-2 Gabe Romano and Pierre Titti each kills from Buerle. Viking Karly Gregoire served very well today and I liked our Third singles: Alexandria Shapiro (S) d Olivia Carnivale, 6-2, 6-1 netted a goal and an assist. Kevin served up an ace to make it 22-19 and passing game too. In the future when Reinhard, Max Kaplan, George Westfield called for a timeout. After the First doubles: Lucy Earl & Hannah we see them again, we are going to Siegel (W) d Maggie Richard & Sophia Angelides, Tate Kronick and Chris timeout, the Blue Devils pulled to within have to do a better job blocking at the TumSuden, 6-4, 3-6, 12-10 Beaulieu each notched a goal. Josh 22-20 after a Miller tap at the net. But net. We got burned a few times today Second doubles: Leah Bremer & Sa- rah Schneider won 6-3, 6-3 Mendelson made two saves for UC closed it out by scoring the final in that aspect of the game.” Westfield Raider Boys Swamp Linden 0 0 0 Cranford’s Mayberry Named ALJ in Soccer, 7-1 Westfield 6 2 8 The 6-0, No. 2 ranked Scotch Plains- Raiders Top Vikings, 225 Elmer Street, Westfield $825,000 Burke Intern by USA Hockey Fanwood High School boys soccer Tie Red Devils, 1-1 Colin Mayberry of Cranford has keting and game operations. team treated the visiting AL Johnson The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High been named the seventh recipient of He also previously served as an Crusaders harshly with a 7-1 thrashing School girls soccer team shut out the JUST SOLD the Brendan Burke Internship by USA assistant coach and head of advanced on September 19. Tommy DeVizio, Union Catholic Vikings, 3-0, in Scotch Hockey. stats and analytics for Seton Hall’s who scored once, dished out three Plains on September 20 then battled Mayberry is based at USA Hockey’s club ice hockey team, and as a scout assists. Parker Dvorin, John Murphy to a 1-1 tie with the Red Devils of National Team Development Program for Future Considerations. Established and Ryan Peterson each netted two Hunterdon Central in Flemington on out of USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, in April 2010, the Brendan Burke goals, while Robert Devine-Gelling, September 22. Co-Captains Christina Mich. His responsibilities will include Internship is awarded annually to a Ben Essenfeld, Owen Murphy and Rob Rodgers and Alyssa DiFrancesco each interface with the NTDP, national teams, recent college graduate who is pursu- Viglione each added an assist. netted a goal and an assist against the international events and player devel- ing a career in hockey operations. AL Johnson 0 0 0 Vikings, while Danielle Mrozek opment camps. He will also gain expo- The internship was founded in Sc Pl-Fanwood 3 4 7 scored once and Sabrina DiLollo had sure to USA Hockey’s acclaimed Ameri- memory of the late Brendan Burke, Soccer Cougars Blank an assist. can Development Model and Coaching who served as a student assistant for Taylor Diggs on an assist from Education Program. the Miami University men’s ice GL Highlanders, 2-0 Rodgers scored the Raiders’ only goal Mayberry, a 2012 graduate of hockey team and was the son of Brian Dylan DePuy and Matt Medeiros and goalkeeper Andrea Leitner made Bryant University (R.I.) who also Burke, director of player personnel both connected to lead the 3-3 Cranford 12 saves against the Red Devils. Brie earned his master of business admin- for the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice High School boys soccer team past the Pavol scored for Hunterdon Central istration from Seton Hall University, Hockey Team, general manager of Governor Livingston Highlanders, 2- and Ava Gillikin made six saves. most recently worked with the the 2010 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice 0, in Cranford on September 20. Jake Greenville Swamp Rabbits of the Hockey Team and current president Batista and Sam Clark each had an Lady Blue Devils Rap ECHL. With the Swamp Rabbits, of hockey operations for the NHL’s assist for the Cougars and goalkeeper 324 Mountain Avenue, Westfield $685,000 Mayberry started a statistical analysis Calgary Flames. Andrew Rojo made three saves. Rahway in Soccer, 3-0 The Westfield High School girls project for the team, operated game Brendan Burke passed away in an Gov. Livingston 0 0 0 film software, and assisted with mar- automobile accident on Feb. 5, 2010. Cranford 1 1 2 soccer team upped its record to 6-0-1 with a 3-0 victory over the hosting Rahway Indians on September 22. Hannah Liddy scored a goals and added an assist, while Taylor Morgan The Proven Professional and Carly Bechtloff each scored once and Kylinn Kraemer added an assist for the Blue Devils. Goalkeeper Caitlin Amman was credited with a Long-term success in the real estate profession is save. reserved for the select few who consistently deliver Westfield 1 2 3 value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and Rahway 0 0 0 grace, Hye-Young Choi continues to provide an Soccer Raiders Edge inspired level of service and outstanding results. Hunt. Cent. Boys, 1-0 Hye-Young Choi The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys soccer team improved to Sales Associate 7-0 with a 1-0 victory over Hunterdon Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Internationally Central in Scotch Plains on September Member of Coldwell Banker President’s Elite 22. Robert Devine-Gelling on an assist #1 REALTOR, Westfield East Office, Total Production 11 Consecutive Years! from Rob Viglione scored in the first 4 Wall Street, Cranford $1,795 half to provide the winning margin. Email: [email protected] "Rare 6 bedroom/4 full bath multi-unit investment property. Hunterdon Cent 0 0 0 Direct: (908) 301-2015 Sc Pl-Fanwood 1 0 1 Each unit has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths in this over-under Cell: (908) 938-9248 two-family. Full, dry basement. Private driveway and rear Lady Cougars Defeat yard backs to park and school." Union in Soccer, 1-0 Kenzie Butler on an assist from Ana Dzunova scored a goal in the John C. Wiley second half to give the Cranford High Sales Associate School girls soccer team a 1-0 victory Direct Line: 908-301-2025 over Union in Cranford on Septem- Westfield East Office: 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 • (908) 233-5555 ber 22. Cougar goalkeeper Cam Hay

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times More photos goleader.com MAKING THE RETURN...Blue Devil sophomore Rachel Rothenberg makes the return in her first singles match against Ballyhoo Sports Oak Knoll Royal Maria Santoyo at Tamaques Park on September 22. The Blue Devils outlasted the Royals, 3-2. 3S MORIN, 1D EARL/SIEGEL, 2D BREMER/SCHNEIDER WIN WF Lady Blue Devils Outlast Oak Knoll Royals in Tennis, 3-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN they have a nice senior playing third a rematch against an opponent she is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times singles. And they are tough to beat at very familiar with. They train to- Very similar to their first meeting the doubles. It’s been a really good sched- gether,” Coach Varhley pointed out. Westfield High School girls tennis team ule for us,” Blue Devil Head Coach This time it was a little more com- eked out a 3-2 thriller over the Oak Matt Varhley said prior to the match. petitive but Santoyo came out on top, Knoll Royals at Tamaques Park in “To be 6-5, quite frankly, I am happy 6-1, 6-4. Westfield on September 22. Two of with that result.” At second singles, Blue Devil Kayla the five matches were extended to three- Coach Varhley is also pleased with Bleich also had a rematch. Losing in set marathons with the Royals winning his teams’ progress so far. “We are two sets in their first meeting, Bleich one of them and the Blue Devils win- real competitive one through five. took Ana Santoyo to three sets this ning the other. So far this season, the Second and third [singles] are work- time but lost 5-7, 6-4, 6-1. Blue Devil Blue Devils have faced some very stiff ing hard going out every day doing Samara Morin won her third singles competition and with their second 3-2 their best. We are really solid second match with Royal Mary Margaret Jim Occi for The Westfield Leader and The Times win over the Royals, they improved doubles. We are 9-2 at that position. Schroeder, 6-2, 7-5. MAKING THE RECEPTION...Cougar senior Sean Bryson, No. 2, makes the reception in the game against the Rahway their record to 7-5. Second doubles is our strong spot Blue Devils Lucy Earl and Hannah Indians in Rahway on September 24. The Indians pulled out a 40-34 overtime victory to improve to 3-0. In addition to Oak Knoll, the Blue right now,” he said. “We still have a Siegel, who had a close three-set vic- Devils defeated Montclair, Mendham, lot of tennis ahead of us. I think we are tory over Natalie Commesso and According to Head Coach Erik passes and an interception. Cummings lead into the locker room when Livingston, McNair and Scotch prepared for the county tournament Caroline Westdyk in their first meeting Rosenmeier, “It was too bad because had 11 receptions for 270 yards, in- Oblachinski hooked up with Bryson Plains-Fanwood. Their losses were to and the states right after that.” at first doubles, had to go three sets the boys played well enough to win. cluding the five touchdown recep- for a 26-yard touchdown. powerhouses Kent Place, Summit, Blue Devil sophomore Rachel again to earn the win. They won the We fumbled on a snap. It wasn’t be- tions. Jerish Halsey had three recep- Rahway regained the lead, 19-14, West Windsor-Plainsboro North, Rothernberg was set to face Oak first set, 6-0, dropped the second, 6-7 cause of hard hits.” tions for 43 yards. The Cougar de- when Wilder struck Cummings again Haddonfield and New Providence. Knoll’s Maria Santoyo for a rematch (9-7), then dominated the third, 6-1. Cougar senior quarterback Brian fense did, however, hold the Indians for 27 yards in the third quarter. The “New Providence is tough in all at first singles. Santoyo had won their The quickest match of the after- Oblachinski completed 10 of 25 to 32 yards on 21 carries. Cougars narrowed the margin to 19- five positions. They have an outstand- first match, 6-1, 6-2. noon was at second doubles when passes for 165 yards, which included “Our defense was good against the 17 when Ambrosio hit a 26-yard field ing number 1 and consistent second “It was our first match of the year. Blue Devils Leah Bremer and Sarah three touchdowns and two intercep- goal late in the quarter then Cranford and third singles players and strong Rachel, it was her first match playing Schneider cruised past Allie Westdyk tions. Oblachinski carried 29 times Probitas Verus Honos took a 20-19 lead early in the fourth doubles. Kent Place is really strong at first singles and I think she was a little and Molly Hegberg, 6-0, 6-0. for just 41 yards but did have a 24- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 the top at first and second singles and nervous for that match. Now she gets CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Page 14 Thursday, September 29, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devils Rise in 2nd Half, Top Cougars, 2-1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Ammon, who was filling in for an Westfield’s stepped up play in the we saw in the first half Cranford left injured Lizzie Brucia. Nine minutes second half evened the playfield. With their whole near post wide open, so into the game, Cougar sophomore 18 minutes on the clock, Greenwood the first corner kick Elliott just missed Kenzie Butler dribbled down the right drilled a wicked shot but Cougar de- getting another goal. She just missed side and crossed into sophomore fender Ana Kalafatis blocked it as it her head to it. The second one we had Lauren Williamson, who tapped the sailed over the crossbar. One minute her drive it near post again. It bounced ball into the netting. later, Greenwood took a corner kick out and Carly was at the right spot a “She [Butler] was dribbling it out on the right side and launched a per- really nice touch upper ninety,” Coach wide on the right hand side, crossed it fect shot into the box where Bechtloff Schmidt said. in and I just cut in. It was right there got to it and buried it into the net. “To come out and play a fantastic at the right time. She [Goalkeeper] “We have a set corner, so the sec- first half, put in the first goal, which was a little more to the left side of the ond time we knew they were going to has been scored on Westfield all sea- goal, so I thought that I had to tap it in right in the corner where she wasn’t, so that’s how it went in,” Williamson described. Brucia had been injured in a 2-0 win over Montclair on September 17. Seniors Hannah Liddy and Taylor Morgan scored the goals and junior Melina McDevitt added an assist. “We went up to Montclair, top-5 team in the state. It was a good one on Saturday and coming here knowing David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times were weren’t going to have Liz [Brucia] GETTING THE TD IN THE END ZONE...Blue Devil split end Jack Shirk, No. 5, makes a great grab in the end zone in the and have our JV keeper. We knew we fourth quarter for his second touchdown against the Franklin Warriors at Kehler Stadium on September 24. wanted to play well for her. Caitlin Ammon did really well but again it’s not Lizzie,” Coach Schmidt said. “That Blue Devil Gridders Jolt Franklin Twp, 37-10 was the first goal that went in against CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 us and it’s terrible that it had to go in against our JV keeper but teams are five of 13 passes for just 54 yards. been starting since his sophomore we sit down on the bench, we know going to score eventually.” “Defense was great. I don’t know year, so we are really effective. We’ve the offense is going to bring it.” What came less than three minutes David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times how else to say great. We took away been working in the summertime when “We make plays for them and they later with 28:37 left in the half was a GETTING A FOOT ON IT...Cougar co-captain Katie Romanovich, No. 6, tries the run, forced them to pass and made it’s hot. The coaches see to it that we make plays for us. We go 100 percent pinpoint shot from 30 yards out off to get her foot on the ball before Blue Devils Carly Bechtloff, No. 2, gets to it. it hard for them to pass. They wanted know what’s going on. It really pays every play and they do it for us. That the foot of Elliott that soared into the to get deep on us but Stevie Barden, off. On Saturdays and Friday nights, is why we are getting it done,” Vall- upper center of the goal just over the read that. So I was right in between son, we were through the roof. We Ish Glasco, Adam McDaniel, Ben we come out an execute as a team,” Llobera said. fingertips of Cougar keeper Cam Hay. two players. It was a fantastic ball. I were excited, we were passionate but Kelly did a great job making it hard Maher said. “We had some little hiccups here “Grace’s goal was just phenomenal saw it and I said, ‘I have to take this.’ they come back, thirty yards out, the for them,” Blue Devil Head Coach “It all starts with the coaches and and there but I loved the way our on a one touch effort from about 25- The volley went right to the inside of girl [Elliott] hit a fantastic strike. You Jim DeSarno said. “Our defensive [Matt] Andzel. We all work our offensive line played. We really could 30 yards out,” Coach Schmidt said. my foot and the ball went right over get that one in 100 times,” Cougar line forced the issue the entire game.” @$$&$ off every single day. Andzel have run the ball a little bit more but “It was probably around the 20-yard the girl on the post,” Bechtloff ex- Head Coach Andrew Gagliardo said. “We know we got to come off strong makes us work no matter the day, no I was proud of the effort. We got a line [30 yards from goal] right outside plained. “I was probably right on the “Our heads were still there. We were every game, try to take pressure off the matter the conditions, so if we prac- push all day,” Coach DeSarno said. the left box. I saw the space, called for six [yards] maybe a little out.” still positive. We kind of had our way young linebackers and corners. As long tice that way, that’s why we come out On the Warriors’ first series, Glasco the ball and took the shot,” Elliott said. “We talked at halftime about what the first half, played our game then as we are putting pressure on the quar- here and dominate,” Vall-Llobera said. read Scott’s eyes and picked off his the second half we came out a little terback, it makes it easier for our de- “The players make the plays but the pass on the left side line near the 35- flat. If you come out flat against a fense,” Kessler said. “We are always coaches make the players.” yard line and sprinted into the end team like Westfield or Scotch Plains, on the same page and ready to go.” Blue Devil quarterback Phil Mar- zone with less than two minutes off they are going to make you pay. We “Everyday we look at the coaches tini mixed an effective running game the clock. Moriarty then kicked the didn’t mark. We were a little lazy bring all these papers to look at the with key passing, completing six of first of his five PATs. On the ensuing over here on the corner kick.” players. We just keep running the 12 passes for 91 yards, which in- kickoff, however, Warrior Marlon “I don’t think it was our best tech- plays throughout the practice and cluded TD strikes of 34 yards and Boston received the ball at the 12 and nical game but I thought we fought when it’s time for the game, we know four yards to split end Jack Shirk, who returned it 88 yards for a touchdown really hard and came out the second the plays and execute them,” Gagum finished with four receptions for 68 to tie the score at 7-7. half and we have a new keeper in said. “We are faster and stronger than yards. Receiver Mike Moriarty had a Next a Westfield drive stalled at the goal, Caitlin, and had to play for her. almost every offensive line we play in 20-yard reception. Senior running Franklin three but the Warriors got We had to make her feel as comfort- my opinion.” back Matt Varano carried 20 times for nowhere and a bad snap rolled out of able in net as possible. We wanted to “We are a really experienced squad. 142 yards, including a 19-yard TD the end zone for a safety. Early in the make sure we limited the shots to help Owen, Jeff and I have been playing run. Glasco had seven carries for 27 second quarter a combined Kessler/ her,” Bechtloff said. since our sophomore year. Vall has yards, including a two-yard TD blast. Vall-Llobera sack and a Gagum/ Backs Natalie Bond, Raffi “We are mostly focusing on our job Kessler throw for a loss convinced the SHERIFF’S SALE Laitamaki, Ashley Gigon and Julia and looking what we have to do to Warriors to punt. A five-play, 63-yard Kuhn played a major role in limiting SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003962 help the team but when our offense is scoring drive began with Varano’s 35- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY the shots. CHANCERY DIVISION clicking, it’s definitely a good time yard run and ended with his 19-yard “I think we need to work a little UNION COUNTY for us and takes some pressure off TD run with 8:11 on the clock. DOCKET NO. F-001655-16 harder, work together and put more Plaintiff: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE us,” Kessler said. A three-and-out for Franklin and a Jim Occi for The Westfield Leader and The Times ASSOCIATION effort on the field altogether,” VS. Glasco’s performances this season partially blocked punt, gave the Blue IN HOT PURSUIT...Cougar Rob Schort, No. 34, chases Rahway quarterback Williamson said. “It’s the beginning Defendant: JOHN C. MAKELY JR.; KAREN on both sides of the ball has been Devils possession at the Warrior 34. Zahir Wilder, No. 2, in Rahway on September 24. MAKELY; SANTANDER BANK, N.A. FKA SOV- of the season and I think once we pick EREIGN BANK nothing short of spectacular, espe- From there, Martini found Shirk for the Sale Date: 10/12/2016 that up we will have better results in Writ of Execution: 06/16/2016 cially when he successfully carried a TD with 6:24 remaining. Just before the end.” By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution heavier load when Varano was side- halftime, Franklin’s Helal Helal kicked to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Rahway Tops Cougars in OT “Their forward Williamson is a very vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- lined the week before against Ridge. a 44-yard field goal for a 23-10 score. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- strong girl. It was not our best game. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock “Last year, Ish didn’t get carries but Late in the third quarter, the Blue It was a very ugly game but we worked in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- this year, Ish is getting carries. He’s Devils began an 11-play scoring drive quarter when Ambrosio split the up- Defensively for Rahway, David Hall ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash rights from 45 yards out. really hard until the end then brought or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. been a big factor on offense and on the that ended when Martini hit Shirk for and AJ Smith had fumble recoveries. The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Cummings answered with a 68- Zion Pendleton made 13 tackles with a out the win,” Elliott said. Ninety-Five Thousand Three Hundred Thirty- defensive side of the ball every game four yards in the right end zone 51 “The important thing is just like we Nine and 18/100*** $195,339.18. when we need him,” Gagum said. seconds into the fourth quarter. yard touchdown reception and Halsey sack and added an interception. Wilder CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIPTION made the two-point conversion on a know with Scotch Plains, we know OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD “There is a lot of trust between the Westfield’s final score was set up had an interception, Justin Lacefield MUNICIPALITY: Scotch Plains Township, short reception. The Cougars came made 12 tackles and Bernard Howell we can hang with [them]. All we can COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. offense and defense. We know what when the Blue Devil defensive front do is keep looking forward, keep our STREET & STREET NO: 1284 Woodside they can do and they know what we four steamrolled the Franklin line and back to tie the score 27-27 when had 10 tackles with a sack. Road. Oblachinski hooked up with Bakie heads straight. Counties are coming TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 9601, LOT: can do. There’s a lot of mutual re- the punter’s kick hit one of the line- “I was proud of the boys. We came 16 for the 40-yard touchdown reception. back twice from seven points down up. We are going to see them two DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 1.41 feet x 36.14 feet. spect. They are our brothers as well,” men and Blue Devil Will Swartz re- more times,” Coach Gagliardo said. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 831.12 feet from Maher said. “We go one-on-one in covered at the six. On the second play, The wildness continued. Cummings and battled,” Coach Rosenmeier said. Hilltop Road hauled in a 45-yard touchdown re- SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE practice. We go against the best of- Glasco bashed in from the two with Cranford 7 7 3 17 0 34 Cranford 1 0 1 Total Upset: ***Two Hundred One Thousand ception but the Cougars answered to Rahway 13 0 6 15 6 40 Westfield 1 1 2 Seventy-One and 53/100*** $201,071.53 to- fensive line and the best defensive 8:21 remaining. gether with lawful interest and costs. line we are probably going to see all The Blue Devils will travel to knot the score, 34-34, with an Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Oblachinski-to-Bakie 10-yard touch- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and year. We really push each other. When Watchung Hills tomorrow, Septem- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the down strike. money will be deposited into the Superior Court ber 30, for a 7 p.m. appointment with Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, SHERIFF’S SALE The score was settled when Wilder or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to the Warriors. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004007 burst into the end zone from two and extent of that person’s claim and asking for SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Franklin 7 3 0 0 10 yards out in overtime. an order directing payment of the surplus money. CHANCERY DIVISION Westfield 9 14 0 14 37 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale UNION COUNTY Defensively for the Cougars, nose will have information regarding the surplus, if DOCKET NO. F-020733-15 any. Plaintiff: AMALGAMATED BANK SHERIFF’S SALE tackle Alex Esposito was involved in There is a full legal description on file in the VS. five tackles, a sack and a throw for a Union County Sheriff’s Office. Defendant: ALLEN J. WALKER; LAURA SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003959 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this WALKER SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY loss. Patrick Hoey made four tackles sale for any length of time without further adver- Sale Date: 10/12/2016 CHANCERY DIVISION tisement. Writ of Execution: 06/08/2016 UNION COUNTY and assisted on five. McGovern made Joseph Cryan By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DOCKET NO. F-32153-14 three tackles and three assisted and Sheriff to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Plaintiff: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Attorney: vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ASSOCIATION recovered a fumble. Rob Schork was POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VS. 728 MARINE HWY beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Defendant: EDWARD CIMAFONTE; JILL involved in five tackles and Dylan PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CIMAFONTE, HIS WIFE; PNC BANK, NATIONAL Budnik was involved in four. Bakie MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ASSOCIATION (856) 802-1000 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Sale Date: 10/12/2016 had an interception. 4 T - 09/15, 09/22, 09/29 The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Writ of Execution: 05/09/2016 & 10/06/16 Fee: $165.24 Four Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Nine and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 16/100*** $104,139.16. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SHERIFF’S SALE Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- SHERIFF’S SALE SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004264 State of New Jersey. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004035 Premises commonly known as: 2540 MOUN- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TAIN AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JER- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION SEY 07076-1502. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. DOCKET NO. F-002837-14 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNION COUNTY BEING KNOWN as LOT 8, BLOCK 4501 on The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Plaintiff: NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST IV, IN A TOUGH MATCH...Blue Devil Kayla Bleich had a tough three-set second DOCKET NO. F-047398-14 the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of Ninety-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twelve U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS Plaintiff: GOSHEN MORTGAGE LLC, AS SCOTCH PLAINS. and 98/100*** $394,412.98. TRUSTEE singles match against Oak Knoll Royal Ana Santoyo at Tamaques Park on SEPERATE TRUSTEE FOR GDBT I TRUST Dimensions: 0.205 AC The property to be sold is located in the BOR- VS. September 22. Santoyo won, 5-7, 6-4, 6-1. 2011-1 Nearest Cross Street: Acacia Road OUGH of FANWOOD, County of UNION and Defendant: CHARLES BANNON; LUANNE VS. Advertise subject to prior mortgage: State of New Jersey. BANNON Defendant: ISRAEL VAZQUEZ; MRS. ISRAEL Allen J. Walker and Laura Walker, h/w TO Commonly known as: 254 MIDWAY AVENUE, Sale Date: 10/26/2016 VAZQUEZ, WIFE OF ISRAEL VAZQUEZ; GMAC Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023. Writ of Execution: 07/11/2016 MORTGAGE, LLC as a nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Tax Lot No. 2 in Block No. 12. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 10/19/2016 dated 12/24/2003 and recorded 01/12/2004 in. Dimension of Lot Approximately: 69 X 144 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Blue Devils Outlast Royals, 3-2 Writ of Execution: 04/15/2016 To Secure $206,000.00. Nearest Cross Street: MARTINE AVENUE vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Advertise subject to prior lien: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTH- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Allen J. Walker and Laura Walker, h/w TO ERLY SIDE LINE OF MIDWAY AVENUE, SAID beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. POINT BEING IN THE DIVISION LINE BE- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- “Leah and I spend lots and lots of son, Bremer said, “I think we play a ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- as a nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., TWEEN LOTS 2 AND 2-A IN BLOCK 12 AS ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash time together. We didn’t really know lot better against better competition. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock dated 12/24/2003 and recorded 01/12/2004 in. DELINEATED ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- To Secure $206,000.00. “MAP OF SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Thirty- each other, so we spent a lot of time Even if we play a better team and ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Total Upset: ***One Hundred Eight Thousand ANGELO APPOZZATO CONTRACTORS INC.,” Five Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine and or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Three Hundred One and 96/100*** $108,301.96 SAID MAP BEING FILED IN THE UNION 19/100*** $635,399.19. off the court together and I think on lose, we learn a lot from that. We The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Forty- together with lawful interest and costs. COUNTY REGISTERS OFFICE ON JANUARY Commonly known as address: 1010 Raritan the court, it made a huge difference,” come to the next match knowing more Four Thousand Four Hundred Nine and 87/ Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or 19, 1968 AS MAP NO. 835-C SAID BEGINNING Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. 100*** $644,409.87. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, POINT BEING ALSO DISTANT IN A SOUTH- Municipality: Township of Scotch Plains. Schneider said. “Leah is really good and are ready for more things.” Property to be sold is located in the Town of liens, insurance premiums or other advances WESTERLY DIRECTON 179.93 FEET MEA- Lot and Block: Lot 8 FKA 16.B2, Block 16001 Westfield, County of Union and State of New made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested SURED ALONG SAID SIDE LINE OF MIDWAY fka 326. at the net. My strength depends on the “This is by far the closest team we Jersey. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own AVENUE FROM THE POINT WHERE THE Approximate dimensions: 339.74 x 117.07 x day. My serves are good. I think I have had in many years. It’s a really Commonly known as: 803 Rahway Avenue, independent investigation to ascertain whether SAME IS INTERSECTED BY THE SOUTH- 277.25 x 175.24 Feet irregular. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. or not any outstanding interest remain of record WESTERLY SIDELINE OF MARTINE AVENUE; Nearest cross street: Rahway Road. have good net play also. We are very good dynamics on the court as a whole Tax Lot #: 1 in Block #: 4702 and/or have priority over the lien being fore- THENCE Subject to: Township of Scotch Plains delin- Dimensions (Approximately): 50 x 118 closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES quent sewer bill in the amount of $135.21, good good at hitting high deep balls and and everyone is cheering on each Nearest Cross Street: West Grove Street. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the TOTAL AS OF June 28, 2016: $0.00 through 08/31/2016. 2015 Sewer Lien in the down the line shots. We kind of build other. We are all happy where we are. Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Sixty-Seven Thou- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Six Thousand amount of $687.45, good through 08/31/2016. sand Three Hundred Fifty-Four and 61/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall One Hundred Twenty-Nine and 90/100*** Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Fifty Thousand on each other. I think playing with We are putting in a lot of work,” $667,354.61 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, $406,129.90 together with lawful interest and Six Hundred Ninety-Three and 09/100*** costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. costs. $650,693.09 together with lawful interest and someone else it would have been dif- Schneider said. “Individually being a Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. ferent.” senior and captain, I am happy to be tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and “I think we both need to work on able to do the things as a team. They money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court our mental game a little bit. We will know that they can come to me and or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, be playing well then we will lose a the other captains. This is my third Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature game then we lose the next few games year on varsity and I just want to end an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. and we kind of get back in it,” Bremer with a really good record. My goal in will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale said. “One of her strengths, she can the counties is to win it.” any. any. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. mentally boost me up a lot. My WESTFIELD 3, OAK KNOLL 2 Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. strength is serves and net play.” First singles: M. Santoyo (O) d sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this “Another strength for us is both of us Rothenberg, 6-1, 6-4 tisement. tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Second singles: A Santoyo (O) d Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan tisement. don’t have perfect play. We are athletes Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Joseph Cryan Bleich, 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Sheriff before tennis players. I think that makes Third singles: Morin (W) d Schroeder, FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP PHELAN HALLINAN, DIAMOND & JONES, PC FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC Attorney: a big difference in that we don’t look 6-2, 7-5 950 THIRD AVENUE 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 7 CENTURY DRIVE BUCKLEY MADOLE, P.C. 11TH FLOOR SUITE 100 SUITE 201 99 WOOD AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 803 like we can hit a perfect ball. We just get First doubles: Earl/Siegel (W) d C. NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 ISELIN, NEW JERSEY 08830 it done,” Schneider said. Westdyk/Commesso, 6-0, 6-7 (9-7), 6-1 (212) 471-5100 (856) 813-5500 (973) 538-4700 (732) 902-5399 Second doubles: Bremer/Schneider 4 T - 09/22, 09/29, 10/06 4 T - 09/15, 09/22, 09/29 4 T - 09/15, 09/22, 09/29 4 T - 09/29, 10/06, 10/13 As to the stiff competition this sea- & 10/13/16 Fee: $161.16 & 10/06/16 Fee: $220.32 & 10/06/16 Fee: $201.96 & 10/20/16 Fee: $165.24 (W) d A Westdyk/Hegberg, 6-0, 6-0 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 29, 2016 Page 15 F-SP College Club Offers CLASSIFIEDS 2016-2017 Calendar APARTMENT FOR RENT FANWOOD SALE WESTFIELD Spiecker, 20, of South Amboy was ar- FANWOOD-SCOTCH PLAINS local students, six of whom were June Thursday, September 15, Duquan rested on charges of possession of less — The 53rd edition of the College 2016 high-school graduates and four One bedroom in two family home. SAT, OCT 1ST, 9AM - 3PM Randolph, 31, of Plainfield was arrested at than 50 grams of suspected marijuana, Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains of whom currently attend college. Newly renovated. Rent $1400.00 75 Montrose Ave, Fanwood the Warren County jail on an outstanding possession of a controlled dangerous sub- Community Calendar is now avail- The calendars can be purchased for includes electric, water, or call for appt (908) 889-7129 Westfield traffic warrant, with bail of $939. stance (CDS) and possession of drug able. Published by the College Club $10 at the Scotch Plains and Fanwood garbage. Background check. New designer handbags, Randolph was transported to police head- paraphernalia. He was arrested pursuant of Fanwood-Scotch Plains, the cal- libraries and the following local busi- (908) 322-4816 Cabbage Patch dolls, new rare quarters for arrest processing and held in to a motor vehicle stop in the area of endar runs from September 2016 nesses: Norman’s Hallmark, Scotch Beanie Babies, Barbie doll, new lieu of posting the requisite bail. Central Avenue and Sussex Street. Hills Pharmacy, DiFrancesco Realty PROFESSIONAL OFFICE FOR RENT 1999 Pets.com sock puppet, 1998 Thursday, September 15, Megan Spiecker was transported to police head- through September 2017. The calendar provides dates of and Apple Blossom Flower Shop. WESTFIELD new TeleTubbies La La doll, Denner, 29, of Westfield was arrested quarters, where he was processed and collectible teapot sets, new adding and charged with shoplifting from an released with summonses. school holidays, testing periods, clos- In addition to publishing this cal- 227 Elmer Street. Professional 3 establishment located on the 600 block of Thursday, September 22, police re- ings, concerts and activities such as endar and raisings funds for scholar- room office for rent. Private machine, portable typewriter, West North Avenue. According to po- sponded to the 500 block of Summit PTA and Music Booster meetings as ships, the College Club conducts entrance with electric, heat 1960’s typewriter & stand, Jim lice, Denner stole $246 worth of mer- Avenue on a report of a burglary at a well as sporting events for all the multiple community outreach activi- and water included for Morrison 1970 poetry book & more. chandise, which was recovered at the residence. The victim stated that the bur- ties and sponsors free speaker pre- $1500.00/month. Approx 975 sq.ft. Scotch Plains-Fanwood public CHEMISTRY TAUGHT & TUTORED time of her arrest. She was transported to glary occurred between 5 and 11 p.m. that schools and parochial schools in- sentations held at The Chelsea, lo- Avail Nov. 1, 2016 police headquarters for arrest processing day. Entry was gained through an un- cated at 295 South Avenue, Fanwood, Call Michael @ (908) 419-6216 University Professor provides and was released after being issued a locked window and several pieces of cluding Union Catholic and St. Bartholomew Academy. on the third Monday of the month. effective assistance with current summons with a mandatory appearance jewelry, worth $450, were stolen. PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE course or preparation for future in Westfield Municipal Court. FANWOOD It also includes listings of local Free refreshments are offered start- Friday, September 16, Travis L. Bruno, Wednesday, September 21, Mark houses of worship, contact informa- ing at 7:30 p.m., with the speaker Westfield - Prime downtown course. High School and 27, of Hazlet was arrested on an outstand- Clark, Jr., 41, of Plainfield was arrested tion for all clubs and organizations presentation beginning at 7:45 p.m. location close to mass transit, University. Please visit: ing Monmouth Beach traffic warrant, with on an active warrant out of Scotch Plains and advertisements from businesses The topics and dates for each pro- parking available, 3rd floor, www.chemistry-student.org bail of $201, pursuant to a traffic stop on after a motor vehicle stop for a random in the community, for which the Col- gram are posted in the calendar. elevator, 2100 Sq. Ft. consisting and call Paul: (908) 337-2535 Central Avenue in Clark for an observed license plate check on Terrill Road. Clark lege Club expressed its appreciation. The College Club always wel- of three private offices, conf- motor vehicle violation. He was trans- was processed, posted bail and released. The mission of the College Club is comes new members. Fanwood or erence room, and a 12' x 45' open Expert Calculus/Precalc Tutor ported to police headquarters for arrest Wednesday, September 21, Ruben to support the education of young Scotch Plains women with a degree area with plenty of natural light. AP-certified, veteran HS math tu- processing and subsequently released on Galvez, 18, of Plainfield was arrested on from a four-year college or univer- (908) 654-5444 his own recognizance. an active warrant out of Plainfield fol- women in the community. One hun- tor specializing in calculus and dred percent of the profits from these sity are invited to join the club. Inter- precalculus. Master's, very expe- Saturday, September 17, James R. lowing a motor vehicle stop at Terrill FOR RENT Dinizo, 26, of Jersey City was arrested on Road and La Grande Avenue for a viola- calendars go directly into the club ested persons may e-mail rienced, patient, excellent results. an outstanding Asbury Park traffic war- tion. Galvez was processed and turned scholarship fund to be dispersed yearly. [email protected] or go to NEWLY RENOVATED OFFICE Please call Mel: (732) 603-9521. the club website, collegeclubfsp- rant, with bail of $122, pursuant to a over to Plainfield Police. This past May, the College Club of Newly renovated private office for traffic stop for an observed motor vehicle org.doodlekit.com/, for more infor- HOUSE CLEANING Wednesday, September 21, a business Fanwood-Scotch Plains awarded a rent at 608 Sherwood Parkway, violation on West North Avenue near the on the 500 block of North Avenue re- total of $27,750 in scholarships to 10 mation. Tired? No time to clean your house intersection with West Dudley Avenue. ported a shoplifting at the store. It was Mountainside, near Westfield Dinizo was transported to police head- reported that a white male took a bottle of border. Commercial but quiet or apartment? I will do it for you. quarters for arrest processing and was soda, valued at $1.89. The incident is setting. Large parking lot. Private Excellent references. Free released after posting bail. under investigation. DAR Chapter Invites Public office, built for sound reduction, Estimates! (862) 307-3481 Saturday, September 17, Sairaj Thursday, September 22, Matthew individually climate controlled. Last Kistnam-Setty, 25, of Mount Laurel was Crawford, 30, of Scotch Plains was ar- To Identity Theft Program of six private offices still available. FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE arrested and charged with driving while rested and charged with possession of Shared waiting room, kitchenette Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total intoxicated (DWI), pursuant to a traffic suspected marijuana after police responded CRANFORD — The Crane’s Ford an individual’s garbage says a lot and restrooms. Perfect for speech Body Trainer. Complete Workout stop in the area of Cacciola and Ripley to the Southside Train Station on a report Chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri- Places. He was transported to police head- of a suspicious person. Police located this about him or her. The subject of per- or occupational therapy, Exercise Machine. Space quarters, where he was processed and person and while speaking with him could can Revolution (DAR) invites the sonal safety will be addressed along counseling services, or any other Saving Design, Padded Bench, held until sober. detect an odor of marijuana. Suspected public to a program on computer with home security and burglary pre- small business. Neighboring Adjustable Height & Resistance. Saturday, September 17, a resident of marijuana was found in Crawford’s pocket. safety and identity theft. Given by the vention, telemarketing scams, con- offices are psychotherapy, Perfect For Home or Dorm! the 300 block of Orenda Circle reported He was processed and released pending Cranford Police Department, the sumer con games, false jury duty calls, counseling, and nutrition. $900/ Excellent Condition. $75. being the victim of theft and fraud. The his court appearance. event will be presented on Saturday, reasons to lock one’s credit, and se- month includes all utilities, Internet, Call (908) 654-6091 victim stated that while she was shopping Saturday, September 24, a resident of October 8, at 1 p.m., at the Cranford nior safety. security Webcam and cleaning at a business located on the 200 block of the 150 block of Marian Avenue reported Community Center. The Crane’s Ford DAR chapter service for shared areas. ASIAN ANTIQUES WANTED Elm Street, an unknown suspect stole her that his bicycle had been stolen from in Chapter member and chapter histo- was organized in Cranford in 1944. Call (908) 233-7900 All Other Antiques Welcome. wallet from her purse. The victim further front of his residence. The bicycle is rian Barbara Krause organized this stated that the suspect used her credit card valued at $200. The DAR is a women’s volunteer for formal showing High Prices Paid for Asian Antiques to make $277 worth of fraudulent charges. CRANFORD program. Refreshments will be served. service organization dedicated to his- North Plainfield Antique Gallery Saturday, September 17, Sandra Tuesday, September 20, DeAndre Q. The Cranford Community Center is toric preservation, education and pa- FREELANCERS WANTED 1006 RT22 E. North Plainfield, NJ Viglianti, 52, of Colonia was arrested and Mitchell, 24, of Avenel was charged with located at 220 Walnut Avenue. triotism. For membership in the DAR Ask for Joseph (973) 641-8053 charged with shoplifting from a business on possession with intent to distribute (mari- This program will cover such top- a woman must prove her lineal de- Email resume and clips to: the 600 block of West North Avenue. Ac- juana); possession of less than 50 grams ics as protecting against and prevent- scent from a patriot of the American [email protected] SHERIFF’S SALE cording to police, Viglianti stole $328.36 of marijuana and possession of parapher- ing identity theft. Attendees can learn Revolution. Many chapter members SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004062 worth of merchandise, which was recov- nalia, following a motor vehicle stop for about how identity theft occurs, how come from surrounding towns within SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ered at the time of the arrest. She was issued a seatbelt violation at the intersection of Library Friends Set CHANCERY DIVISION to protect one’s Social Security num- Union County and other counties in UNION COUNTY a summons with a mandatory Westfield Centennial Avenue and the Garden State ber, credit and debit cards, and how DOCKET NO. F-019111-14 Municipal Court date and released. Parkway 136 Northbound ramp. Follow- New Jersey. Book Sale Dates Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE Monday, September 19, Jeana Bosques, ing an investigation at the scene police CRANFORD — The Friends of LOAN TRUST 2001-B, ASSET-BACKED CER- 35, of Edison was arrested on charges of located a quantity of marijuana inside the the Cranford Public Library will hold TIFICATES, SERIES 2001-B Old Guard to Hear About VS. possession of less than 50 grams of sus- vehicle. The driver, identified by police their used book sale in the Friendly Defendant: MARIA DIXSON; ALTON DIXSON pected marijuana and possession of drug as Mitchell, was arrested, processed and Sale Date: 10/19/2016 Book Cellar at the Cranford Public Writ of Execution: 06/23/2016 paraphernalia, pursuant to a motor vehicle released pending a Superior Court ap- Library. This event will take place By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution stop in the area of Boulevard and Park pearance in Elizabeth. Mitchell was is- ‘Japanese Awakening’ to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Wednesday, October 5, 4 to 8:30 p.m.; vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Street. She was transported to police head- sued motor vehicle summonses for fail- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- quarters, where she was processed and ing to wear his seatbelt, driving with a SUMMIT AREA — Robert Merle and died in 1910. He will include a Thursday and Friday, October 6 and beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- released with a summons. suspended license, and having a con- Davis, an Old Guard member and brief history of Japan during this pe- 7, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Tuesday, September 20, police received trolled dangerous substance (CDS) in a formerly an associate with the AIG riod, and the transitioning of Japan October 8, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred a report of identity theft on the 800 block of motor vehicle. Consumer Finance Group, will speak from a feudal state to a modern coun- Items for sale will include more Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty- Bradford Avenue. The victim reported that Thursday, September 22, Brian Smith, Five and 26/100*** $239,825.26. to the Summit Old try. He also will give the than 10,000 adult and children’s PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: an unknown suspect used personal infor- 57, of Jersey City was arrested and charged Guard at its Tuesday, audience hints on why Ja- books, as well as CDs, DVDs and Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, in mation to open a credit card fraudulently. with driving while intoxicated (DWI) the State of New Jersey. October 4 meeting. pan entered World War II. recorded books. Prices range from 25 PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 321 Tuesday, September 20, Howard after a motor vehicle stop at the intersec- Among other things, All active men age 50- cents to $2, except for a few spe- Hunter Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Starkes, 52, of Clinton was arrested at the tion of Centennial Avenue and Wall Street 07076. he will talk about his plus are invited to attend cially-marked items. Saturday will be TAX LOT #33, Block # 901. Plainfield Police Department on a for careless driving. While conducting an APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 50 feet x 100 Westfield traffic warrant, with bail of investigation at the scene police deter- grandfather in a pro- the Tuesday morning Bag Day; participants may fill a bag feet. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Mountain Av- $1,039. He was transported to Westfield mined that Smith was driving while in- gram entitled “Jerome meetings of the Summit with books for $8. enue. police headquarters, where he was pro- toxicated. Smith was arrested, processed D. Davis and the Japa- Area Old Guard. Meet- The library is located at 224 Wal- Taxes: Current through 2nd Quarter of 201* Other: Sewer due in the amount $409.43 (good cessed and held in lieu of bail. and released to a friend pending a Mu- nese Awakening.” ings are held at the New nut Avenue, Cranford. The entrance through 7/28/16).* Wednesday, September 21, a resident nicipal Court appearance. He was issued *Plus interest on these figures through date of In 1889, Japan pro- Providence Municipal to the sale is through the side door, payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water of the 700 block of Coleman Place re- motor vehicle summonses for DWI, driv- mulgated its first mod- Center, located at 360 just off the main parking lot. The sale and sewer amounts. ported an incident of credit card fraud. ing while intoxicated within 1,000 feet of Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Forty-Seven ern Constitution, which Elkwood Avenue, New is wheelchair-accessible. Proceeds Thousand Seventy-Three and 23/100*** According to the victim, an unknown a school, careless driving, failure to main- imitated the constitu- Providence. A coffee hour will benefit the library. $247,073.23 together with lawful interest and suspect accessed his credit card and made tain lane, obstructed view, unclear plates costs. tions of Western states. starts at 9:15 a.m., fol- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- an illegal purchase in the amount of and refusal to submit to breath testing. SHERIFF’S SALE tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and $434.95. Sunday, September 25, Jennamarie But Japan lived by a lowed by a 10 a.m. busi- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the different standard, the ness meeting brightened SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16003897 money will be deposited into the Superior Court Wednesday, September 21, Dela Jagad, Goydic, 32, of Keasbey and Luis Robaina, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 50, of Hillsborough turned herself in at 31, of Clark were charged with possession samurai code that ab- by singing and humor. CHANCERY DIVISION or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to UNION COUNTY Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature police headquarters on a Westfield traffic of hypodermic syringes and possession of sorbed elements of Robert M. Davis Guest speakers begin DOCKET NO. F-59788-09 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for warrant, with bail of $250. She was pro- paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop at both Confucianism and their talks at 10:30 a.m. Plaintiff: LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION an order directing payment of the surplus money. TRUST The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale cessed and released after posting full bail. the intersection of East Lincoln Avenue Shintoism: reverence for the Emperor, Old Guard members participate in VS. will have information regarding the surplus, if Wednesday, September 21, Matthew and Severin Court for a seatbelt violation. love of the nation, ancestor worship sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, con- Defendant: LOIS ROBINSON, RAY any. Williams, 25, of Plainfield was arrested Following an investigation at the scene ROBINSON, DANNY ROBINSON, DIANN There is a full legal description on file in the and paying homage to a superior. The certs and other cultural events. For ROBINSON, VIRGINIA LOIS ROBINSON, HER Union County Sheriff’s Office. on an Edison criminal warrant, with bail police located hypodermic syringes and HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Constitution had declared Japan’s more information, call Jim Hewitt at SENTATIVES, AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY sale for any length of time without further adver- of $2,500, pursuant to a call regarding a drug paraphernalia on front seat passenger SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- tisement. suspicious person in the area of the 900 Robaina. Police also located hypodermic modernity. With its victories in the (908) 233-5507 or log onto the EST, THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OVER- Joseph Cryan first Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 website summitoldguard.org. LOOK HOSPITAL, HILCO ASPIRE CREDIT Sheriff block of Highland Avenue. Williams ad- syringes on rear seat passenger Goydic. CARD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SOUTH Attorney: ditionally was charged at police head- Robaina and Goydic were arrested, pro- and the Russo-Japanese War (1904- JERSEY HEALTHCARE INC, TRI STATE STERN & EISENBERG, PC quarters with possession of less than 50 CREDIT CORP, JETRO CASH & CARRY, RE- 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY cessed and released pending a Municipal 1905), Japan felt that it was the equal SHERIFF’S SALE GIONAL MUSIC SERVICE, ABRAMSON SUITE 407 grams of suspected marijuana. He was Court appearance. Both also were issued of the “civilized” West and could es- WALKER & MOORE, PALISADES COLLEC- CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08034 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004224 TION LLC, CACH OF NEW JERSEY LLC, MID- (609) 397-9200 processed and released with a summons. motor vehicle summonses for failing to tablish its own standards. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAND FUNDING LLC, LIBERTY SAVINGS FCU, 4 T - 09/22, 09/29, 10/06 Thursday, September 22, Christian wear seatbelts. CHANCERY DIVISION JAMES J PEIRANO, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, & 10/13/16 Fee: $179.52 In his discussion of his family’s 105- UNION COUNTY CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE INC, C&R OF year history with Japan, Mr. Davis will DOCKET NO. F-2119-15 OF NORTHFIELD, GOVERNORS COUNCIL ON SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL TRUST AS- ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE focus on his great-grandfather, who SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN Sale Date: 10/05/2016 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004170 INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL Writ of Execution: 06/07/2016 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004199 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004266 went to Japan as a missionary in 1871 ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ASSET SECURITIZATION TRUST 2003-6 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFI- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- DOCKET NO. F-046989-14 UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY CATES, SERIES 2003-6 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA DOCKET NO. F-023206-14 DOCKET NO. F-001836-12 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-16004036 VS. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock VS. Plaintiff: HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff: RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Defendant: ARLENE S CALVO; RICARDO A. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Defendant: BONNIE B GENTILE, ALLY BANK, VS. TRUST 2013-TT2, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL CHANCERY DIVISION CALVO A/K/A RICARDO CALVO; AND RENNE ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash SOLARCITY CORPORATION Defendant: DOMINICK GLYNN, JOHN ASSOCUIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CA- UNION COUNTY IVES A/K/A RENEE IVES or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Sale Date: 10/26/2016 ABRUZZO, AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK FSB, PACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LRGAL TITLE DOCKET NO. F-041384-15 Sale Date: 10/26/2016 The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Writ of Execution: 09/17/2015 INTERSTATE WASTE TRUSTEE Plaintiff: NS0152, LLC Writ of Execution: 03/14/2016 Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Sale Date: 10/26/2016 VS. VS. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Three and 04/100*** $162,423.04. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 10/24/2015 Defendant: ROBERT K. CARR AND SHIRLEY Defendant: NORA K. CIOTTONI; CARLO V. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The property to be sold is located in the TOWN vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution CARR, HUSBAND AND WIFE; HCR MANOR CIOTTONI vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CARE D/B/A HCR MANOR CARE Sale Date: 10/19/2016 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- New Jersey. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- MOUNTAINSIDE; FARHAD RAFIZADEH Writ of Execution: 06/10/2016 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Commonly known as: 203 WEST GROVE in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 10/26/2016 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 07/13/2016 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash AKA 203 GROVE STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. JERSEY 07090. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Tax Lot No. 3 in Block No. 4801. Eighty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Nine or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Forty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen Dimension of Lot Approximately: 50 x 140 and 62/100*** $386,959.62. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- and 46/100*** $545,715.46. Nearest Cross Street: CARLETON ROAD The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: BEGINNING at a point in the southeasterly SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of Six and 55/100*** $427,786.55. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, in side line of Grove Street a distance of 205.49 feet UNION, and the State of New Jersey. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred the State of New Jersey. as measured in a general northeasterly direction Tax Lot 6, Block 3903. Borough of Mountainside, County of Union, in or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Twenty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 35 along said side line from its intersection with the Commonly known as: 2389 Lake Park Ter- the State of New Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Fifty- and 29/100*** $726,988.29. Jacobs Lane, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 northeasterly side of Carleton Road, and running race, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1024 One Thousand Five Hundred Eight and 42/100*** Property to be sold is located in the Borough of TAX LOT # 1, Block # 13502 thence from said beginning (1) South 41 degrees Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately): Charles Street, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. $651,508.42. Fanwood, County of Union and State of New APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 0.362 ACRES 53 minutes East a distance of 140 feet to a point; 126.17 x 50.03 x 124.57 x 50.00. TAX LOT 1, BLOCK 7.J PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Jersey. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Lamberts Mill running thence (2) North 48 degrees 07 minutes Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the North- APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 000.341 AC. Town of Westfield, County of Union, in the State Commonly known as: 36 Stagaard Place, Road East a distance of 50 feet to a point; running westerly line of Lake Park Terrace, 75 feet from NEAREST CROSS STREET: Old Grove Road. of New Jersey. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Taxes: Current through 2nd Quarter of 2016* thence (3) North 41 degrees 53 minutes West a the Southwesterly line of William Street. * Taxes - at the time of inquiry taxes paid PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 611 Tax Lot #: 12 in Block #: 56. Other: Lien # 1576 Redemption due in the distance of 140 feet to a point in the southeast- The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and as- through 2nd quarter 2016; Carleton Road, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Dimensions (Approximately): 131 x 303 x 109 amount of $540.77 (good through 7/19/16)* erly side line of Grove Street; running thence (4) sessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other * Sewer - included with taxes; TAX LOT # 23 f/k/a 28; BLOCK # 4101 f/k/a x 309 There is an outstanding municipal, tax or other and binding on said side line South 48 degrees municipal assessments. The amount due can be * Water - Private account; verification of same 619. Nearest Cross Street: La Grande Avenue. lien. Redemption figures have been requested. 07 minutes West a distance of 50 feet to the point obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursu- prohibited without authorization of record prop- APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 80 X 102 AV. Tax Sale Certificate: Cert. No: 10-4, Sold To: Sale is subject to said lien. Purchaser is respon- and place of BEGINNING. ant to NJSA 46:813-21 the sale may also be erty owner; NEAREST CROSS STREET: Park Street. Vasyl or Maria Kavatsiuk, Amount: $549.56, sible for obtaining full payoff/redemption amounts PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES subject to the limited lien priority of any condo-

* Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and Dated: June 24, 2010 Recorded: July 16, 2010, and knowingly bids subject to same.* SEWER OPEN + PENALTY: $339.96 minium/homeowner association liens which may sewer plus interest through date of payoff. sewer plus interest through date of payoff. Book: 12936, Page: 0595. *Plus interest on these figures through date of TOTAL AS OF June 21, 2016: $339.96 exist. Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Forty-Four Thou- Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Seventy-Six Thou- Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Forty-Five payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water Total Upset: ***One Hundred Sixty-Nine Thou- Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Five Thousand sand Nine Hundred Fifty-Nine and 59/100*** sand Five Hundred Fourteen and 55/100*** Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and 25/ and sewer amounts. sand Four Hundred Eighty-Three and 74/100*** Six Hundred Forty-Three and 28/100*** $444,959.59 together with lawful interest and $676,514.55 together with lawful interest and 100*** $745,999.25 together with lawful interest Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Seventy-One $169,483.74 together with lawful interest and $405,643.28 together with lawful interest and costs. costs. and costs. Thousand Two and 60/100*** $571,002.60 to- costs. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- gether with lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan tisement. 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SCOTCH PLAINS – At the start of and I can only look forward to the KINGSTON, R.I. – At the Univer- counting. the 2016-17 school year, Union many more blessings that lie in store sity of Rhode Island's 130th Com- Jessica Ellen Troxler of Cranford, Catholic welcomed 10 new faculty/ throughout the rest of the school year,” mencement in May, about 3,300 un- received a Bachelor of Arts in Psy- staff members. he remarked. dergraduate and 700 graduate degrees chology, Nutrition. Lisa Bechtold is teaching World Debra Pachucki will return for her were awarded. The former students Jaclyn Rain Friedman of Fanwood, Studies and U.S. History. Chiara first full year of teaching English, became the University's newest received a Bachelor of Science in Duane is serving as an Administra- after joining the faculty in January of alumni. Marine Biology. Graduated Cum tive Assistant in Union Catholic’s last year. The following students from the Laude. main office as well as an Assistant in Anastasia Patrignani is teaching area graduated from the University: Students who received the honor the Development Office. Joining her Freshman and Sophomore Religion Nicole Lynn Beresford of Cranford, summa cum laude graduated with a in the Main Office as a part-time and is “excited to get to know the received a Bachelor of Science in cumulative grade point average (GPA) Administrative Assistant is Maura students and the staff and be a part of Marketing. Graduated Cum Laude. of at least 3.7; students who received McGovern. such a gifted and welcoming commu- Danny Isaac Wolf of Westfield, the honor of magna cum laude gradu- Rosalie Intartaglia is teaching math nity.” received a Bachelor of Science in ated with a GPA of at least 3.50; and classes. She sees UC as “an amazing Kristy Rose is teaching Freshman Marine Biology. students who received the honor of community filled with hard working, Foundations Religion, English 1 and Emily E Prosuk of Westfield, re- cum laude graduated with a GPA of at compassionate people, people of char- English 4. ceived a Bachelor of Science in Ac- least 3.3. acter” and is “honored and grateful to Pamela Sawicki, Union Catholic be a part of it.” Class of 1996 and Volleyball coach, Brian Kopnicki joined the faculty joins the faculty as a Physical Educa- Rotary Club Supports as a Physical Education/Health/ tion teacher. “I feel so blessed to be Driver’s Education teacher and will doing what I love in a place I have serve as a track and field coach under called home since 1992!” she mused. School One Students In Need Head Coach Mike McCabe. Richard Upon joining the faculty, Mrs. Sawicki LaBelle is teaching Science classes. becomes the 24th current Faculty/ PEACE, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING...In celebration of International Day SCOTCH PLAINS – The Rotary receive these essential supplies to have “I was impressed by the degree to Staff member who is an alumnus of of Peace 2016 a Christopher Academy student walks the labyrinth holding "Love" Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains once a successful start to their school year. which UC’s core values were not only Union Catholic. stone. again supported School One students Students received their supply boxes “core” to the school itself, but to the For over 54 years, Union Catholic by donating pre-packaged school sup- on the first day and were thrilled. students and faculty, a rare and truly High School has earned its reputation ply boxes for students in need. For the In November, the Rotary Club will great school community. I have been as one of New Jersey’s foremost Christopher Academy past three years, the School One PTA continue the tradition of delivering welcomed open-armed to the school, Catholic secondary schools. For in has worked with Educational Prod- dictionaries to all third grade stu- ucts Inc. to develop pre-packed school dents in the Scotch-Plains Fanwood Celebrates Day of Peace supply boxes which parents can order public elementary schools. For more online. Students receive their supply information about Rotary, go to AREA – The children and staff of his full potential and form a lifelong boxes on the first day of school. fsprotary.org. For information about AP Scholars Revealed at Christopher Academy, Scotch Plains love of learning. Grace, courtesy, Thanks to the Rotary Club, School the Scotch Plains-Fanwood public and Westfield, celebrated Interna- respect for others and the environ- One’s students in need were able to schools, go to spfk12.org. tional Day of Peace in unique and ment, and social consciousness are Mount Saint Mary Academy special manner. Walking the laby- essential to this aim in a Montessori rinth figured prominently in their com- classroom. Noah Dengler Graduates WATCHUNG – Sofia Santos, Di- The following students earned the memoration of world peace. Each of Each Christopher Academy class- rector of Student Services at Mount title of AP Scholar with Honor. These the campuses has its own labyrinth as room features a “Peace Table” and Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, students received grades of at least part of the peace education compo- peace flags adorn the walls or win- From Space Academy recently announced the names of stu- 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores nent of the Montessori curriculum. dows. As part of the ongoing obser- dents who received AP Scholar des- of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these Dr. Maria Montessori wrote, “Child vance of International Peace Day on HUNTSVILLE, A.L. – Noah hicular activity (EVA), or spacewalk. ignation. exams: Gabriela Alba of Springfield, is both a hope and a promise for September 21 the children and teach- Dengler of Westfield, recently at- Dengler and crew returned to earth in “Each year, more and more stu- Olivia Carini of Chatham, Michelle mankind . . . within the child is the fate ers gathered around their respective tended Space Academy at the U.S. time to graduate with honors. dents are enrolled in Advanced Place- Ferrer of Mountainside, Jacqueline of the future.” Her vision was to Peace Poles in community song, sto- Space and Rocket Center, NASA Space Camp operates year-round ment classes at the Mount,” she said. McNulla of Plainfield, and Isabel create a peaceful environment ries were read at circle, and the stu- Marshall Space Flight Center’s Offi- in Huntsville, Alabama, and uses as- “Each May, these students sit for the Velarde of East Brunswick. wherein the individual child can reach dents created peace dove art projects. cial Visitor Center. tronaut training techniques to engage AP exams with the intention of earn- Additionally, three graduates from The weeklong educational program trainees in real-world applications of ing college credit. Last year, 409 ex- MSMA’s Class of 2016 earned the promotes science, technology, engineer- STEM subjects. Students sleep in ams were taken by 177 students. title of National AP Scholar. These Lehigh University ing and math (STEM), while training quarters designed to resemble the ISS Eighty-one scholars from the Mount students received an average score of students and adults with hands-on ac- and train in simulators like those used were recognized by the College 4 on all AP Exams taken and scores of tivities and missions based on team- by NASA. Board. Many of our scholars have 4 or higher on eight or more of these Welcomes Class of 2020 work, leadership and problem solving. More than 750,000 trainees have graduated and are currently starting exams. These graduates are: Jugdip Noah was part of the Space Acad- graduated from Space Camp since its their freshman year of college. Khokher of Iselin, Julia MacDonald BETHLEHEM, P.A. – Lehigh Uni- Jackson Cooney of Fanwood, Madi- emy program, which is specifically inception in Huntsville, Alabama in Ms. Santos added, “Our AP Schol- of Westfield, and Madelynn Wellons versity is thrilled to officially wel- son Dieu of Scotch Plains, Edward designed for trainees who have a par- 1982, including STS-131 astronaut ars are an exemplary group of stu- of Annandale. come the Class of 2020. The incom- Encinas of Westfield, Jonathan ticular interest in space exploration. Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, Euro- dents whose hard work and determi- ing class represents an accomplished, Kriney of Scotch Plains, Monica Noah spent the week training with a pean Space Agency astronaut, nation has been recognized by this Wilkes University diverse group of students who hail McGavin of Mountainside, Michael team that flew a simulated space mis- Samantha Cristoforetti, and Kate outstanding national recognition. from represent 40 states and 30 coun- Mobarakai of Westfield, Brooke sion to the International Space Sta- Rubins, who launched to the ISS this Mount Saint Mary Academy is proud Welcomes David Busch tries. It is also one of the most di- Schaeffer of Westfield, Shelby Tay- tion (ISS). Once aboard the ISS, the summer. Last year, children and teach- of our 81 AP Scholars as we con- WILKES-BARRE, P.A. – Wilkes verse classes ever admitted to Lehigh. lor of Westfield and Mariel Weigel crew participated in experiments and ers from all 50 states and 69 interna- gratulate them on this tremendous University welcomes David Busch of Lauren Busardo of Westfield, of Scotch Plains. successfully completed an extra-ve- tional locations attended Space Camp. achievement.” Cranford into the class of 2020. Busch The members of the current senior is one of over 700 students who make class to be named AP Scholars are: up the University's newest under- Alexandra Aloe of Scotch Plains, graduate class. Mr. Busch's major is James Madison University Wardlaw-Hartridge Gianna Doria of Berkeley Heights, Mechanical Engineering. Kayla Hobbs of Gillette, Catherine Lawlor of Summit, Kaitlin McCarthy Welcomes the Class of 2020 Celebrates Day of Peace of Warren, Marie Philips of Warren, Vultaggio to Study Arya Rao of Westfield, Alyssa HARRISONBURG, V.A. – James tries around the world. Abroad in Ireland Madison University welcomed the Morgan Ferretti of Cranford whose EDISON – Students at The Wardlaw- of water), how much is salt water (970 Romano of Denville, and Allison Tizik BURLINGTON, V.T. – Anthony Hartridge School in Edison participated ml), how much is fresh water (30 ml or of Basking Ridge. class of 2020 to campus this month. major is biology. Vultaggio of Cranford, is studying The incoming freshman class repre- Ariana Alvarado of Westfield in a variety of activities to recognize three percent of the total), how much of To qualify as an AP Scholar, a abroad at Champlain College's cam- International Day of Peace on Septem- that is trapped in ice (24 ml or 0.6 student must receive grades of 3 or sents an accomplished, diverse group whose major is biotechnology. pus in Dublin, Ireland for the fall of individuals who hail from 33 states, Kayleigh Besnecker of Cranford ber 21. perfect of total) and how much of that is higher (5 being the highest grade) on 2016 semester. The school’s youngest students in actually available and usable to all the three or more AP Exams. the District of Columbia and 19 coun- whose major is communication studies. Margaux Natiello of Westfield the Pre-Kindergarten class created a people in the world (represented by a whose major is dance. heart with their hand prints and a mean- drop). Thomas Harris of Cranford whose ingful message. Second graders shared The students understood and shared major is finance. a video at Lower School lunch with many different types of global prob- Paige Trombley of Cranford whose personal reflections of what peace lems that create hardships around the major is nursing. means to them. Other Lower School world instead of peace. They appreci- Brendan Brightman of Cranford students read books and discussed peace ated that not everyone in the world can whose major is political science. in their classrooms. go to their sink and turn on the faucet to Shanna Kelly of Westfield whose The third grade students and teacher a seemingly never ending supply of major is undeclared. Katherine Heiss of Westfield met with water Catherine Acito of Scotch Plains seventh graders in a science class taught whose major is interdisciplinary lib- by Andrea Barnett of Morganville to Marino Graduates eral studies. discuss the UN's Global Goals for Sus- Anjanette Saleh of Scotch Plains tainable Development in honor of In- From Denison Univ. whose major is international busi- ternational Peace Day. They focused GRANVILLE, O.H. – Katherine ness. on the problem of water scarcity. The Renee Marino was among 548 gradu- Lauren Sjonell of Scotch Plains teachers demonstrated just how much ates awarded diplomas at Denison whose major is management. water is on earth (represented by a liter University on May 14. Ms. Marino earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, with a Bach- elor of Arts in communication and a minor in Spanish. A consistent dean's Gala Art Exhibit & Auction list student, she is a member of Sigma Delta Pi, the national Spanish honor- Saturday, October 1, 2016 ary. She is a recipient of the Denison preview: 7 p.m. auction: 8 p.m. Alumni award and she studied abroad with the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Denmark. Class of 2020 Begins at Rensselaer Polytechnic TROY, N.Y. – More than 1,700 freshmen joined the Rensselaer Poly- technic Institute community on Au- gust 29 with the first day of classes. Matthew Garber of Scotch Plains, Brian Kilcullen of Scotch Plains, Caroline Ringel of Scotch Plains, Daniel Ackermans of Westfield, Jack Fico of Westfield, Hannah LaTourette of Mountainside, Paul Scalia of Cranford, Nathan Simon of Westfield and James Swetman of Cranford. Sponsored by Mount Saint Mary Academy Alumnae Association to Benefit Alumnae Sponsorship Fund and Alumnae-Sponsored Events Sanders Earns Dean’s • Wide variety of artists including • A Silent Auction is planned. List at Weinberg Col. Delacroix, Renoir, Peter Max, Wyeth, EVANSTON, I.L. – Weinberg Col- Boulanger, Chagall, Warhol, Picasso, •All major credit cards accepted, Pino, and more. as well as cash and checks. lege of Arts and Sciences at Northwest- ern University has named Daniel Sand- • Oils, Watercolors, Graphics, • Conducted by Marlin Art, ers to the Dean's List for the spring, Originals, Investment Pieces - Deer Park, NY 2016 quarter. All media and price ranges (www.marlinart.com) To be named to the Dean's List, stu- dents must have carried a course load of three or more grade credits with a GPA Admission: $15 per person / $25 per couple of 3.7 or above. Includes refreshments Gala Art Exhibit & Auction will be held in Mercy Hall at MSMA Daniel is majoring in Economics with a minor in the Kapnick Business Insti- tutes Program (BIP). He will be study- 1645 Route 22 at Terrill Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 • 908.757.0108 ext. 4535 ing in Seville, Spain this fall semester. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 29, 2016 Page 17 POPCORN Westfield Marching Band Bridget Jones’s Baby Takes Home Another Trophy Sweet, Cute and Crawls 2 popcorns WESTFIELD – The town’s largest sults. “We’re extremely excited for ever marching band began their Sat- the 2016 edition of the Marching One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent urday at halftime at Kehler Stadium Blue Devils,” said Mr. Vitale. “Bach with their new show, “Bach and Roll”. and Roll will certainly be another By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER of these suddenly very competitive The 135-strong band then trav- memorable production and we’re film critic suitors. These guys have cash. Each elled to neighboring Scotch Plains looking forward to the remainder of While the average gestation period has his own way of fluttering his to compete in the annual Marching the competitive season, especially for human women is nine months feathers in the hope of convincing her Band Festival, taking First Place in our first appearance at a Bands of (280 days to be specific), it sure seems lady fair that he’d be the ideal con- the VI A category. Wearing their America Regional competition at the to take a lot longer in the sweet, cute sort. Of course it’d be a lot simpler if striking new uniform, the Marching University of Delaware in mid-Oc- but oh so slow moving Bridget Jones’s the 43-year-old, termed a geriatric Blue Devils also brought home all tober.” The show is pure classical Baby. Folks who just absolutely love mother by Emma Thompson’s Dr. READY, AIM, SHOWTIME...The cast of Assassins rehearses for the upcoming the awards in their class, including music that everyone will recognize this franchise, featuring Renée Rawlings, would submit to the medi- production at CDC in Cranford. Pictured, from left to right, are: Keith White, Best Music, Best Visual and Best this year with tunes by composer Zellweger’s intrepid single gal, per- cally recommended amniocentesis. Gene Lough, Lauren Grof-Tisza and Zach Love. Overall Effect. Johann Sebastian Bach . haps won’t mind the ultra-dawdling But then the guessing would be With an unprecedented 60 rookies The next performance of Bach and exposition, wherein she takes inven- over, leaving the resultantly thread- joining the band this year, there was Roll by the Westfield High School tory of her unmarried life thus far. As bare plot without its gossipy padding, Assassins Opens CDC intensive training over the summer Marching Band will be at the foot- iterated by her properly British, of- and hence provide nothing to specu- to ensure the performance was up to ball game on Saturday, September fice-seeking Mum, while still (accent late or muse about for the next hour. the band directors’ high standards. 24 at Kehler Stadium, after which on the still) unwed, she has a great job So expect the usual one-upmanship Theatre’s 98th Season Christopher Vitale and Trevor the band will travel to Piscataway as a TV news producer, and a nice from both possible dads, none of it Sindorf are delighted with the re- for their next competition. flat. But then there’s the truth. especially novel. Of course, as if it’s CRANFORD – CDC Theatre, teract and inspire each other to har- Tsk, tsk. Maybe things will take a not enough of a challenge to navigate New Jersey’s oldest continually pro- rowing acts in the name of the turn for the romantically brighter through this poppa quandary, the three ducing community theatre, will open American Dream. Gibbons to Perform at which, after all, is why we’re here. screenwriters deemed it best to have its 98th season Friday, October 7 at Director Alan Van Antwerp says, This sister is in a funk. Where’s the Bridget stressed by a new, young, 8 p.m. with the bold, original, dis- “In the weeks leading up to the elec- knight in shining armor, the little cot- unsympathetic and ratings-crazed turbing and alarmingly funny musi- tion, there is never been a better time NJFO Season Opener tage in the country, and the baby, or boss (Kate O’ Flynn). Naturally, other, cal Assassins. to produce a musical about the men WESTFIELD – Internationally concert is “Fetes” from Claude two? Although Bridget has lost all smaller problems smell their way to A multiple Tony Award-winning and women who felt the peaceful acclaimed virtuoso pianist and Debussy’s orchestral work “Noc- that weight, and yes it’ll soon be this vulnerability. theatrical tour-de-force with music transition of power we strive for ev- Gershwin specialist Jack Gibbons turnes”. “Fetes” creates an enliv- replaced by her impending delicate There’s not much else to the movie, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and ery first Tuesday in November was will join Music Director David ening picture of the more rustic condition, for the time being she looks save for a seemingly unfair, tricky book by John Weidman, Assassins not enough. Assassins challenges us Wroe and New Jersey Festival Or- pleasures enjoyed by Debussy dur- great. A lively quick- step to work on ending that, if I have it right, makes combines Sondheim’s signature to see the stories behind those who chestra on Saturday, October 1 to ing his childhood in the Bois de a sunny London day fetches her sev- all of our speculation for naught. Gee, blend of intelligently stunning lyrics felt alienated, lost, and forgotten and perform what is widely considered Boulogne, a sprawling wooded eral whistles and a few long looks thanks for the ride down the blind and beautiful music with a panoramic went to extreme measures to make to be the most successful American park in Paris. Rounding out the from some rather nice looking blokes. alley. But let’s face it. With hardly a story of our nation’s culture of ce- their situation better.” piano concerto ever: Gershwin’s concert and painting a contrasting Still, in her 43rd year, she has re- drama or comedy written these days lebrity and the violent means some The cast includes Keith White as Concerto in F. portrait of Paris is arguably the solved to jokily call herself a spinster. that doesn’t touch upon the implied will use to obtain it, embodied by John Wilkes Booth, Gene Lough as Described by Classic FM as “one finest and most vibrant musical love The idea is to join her pity party, naughtiness of procreation without America’s four successful and five Charles Guiteau, Zach Love as Leon of the world's greatest Gershwin letter ever penned to a city: and from that nadir of her happiness certainty of the expected heir’s exact would-be presidential assassins. Czologsz, Shane Long as Giuseppe exponents,” and by the BBC as Gershwin’s “An American in to cheer her on as she goes once more lineage, this is just old hat anyway. Assassins lays bare the lives of Zangara, Matt Burns as Samuel Byck, “THE Gershwin pianist of our Paris.” into the breach in search of everlast- Nope, there’s only one real reason to nine individuals who assassinated Lindsay Braverman as Lynette time,” Mr. Gibbons’ performing Continued Mr. Gibbons: “It's per- ing love, or at least some reasonable see Bridget Jones’s Baby, and that’s or tried to assassinate the President “Squeaky” Fromme, Lauren Grof- career has taken him across the fect that David Wroe has chosen to facsimile thereof. However, non- Renée Zellweger. of the United States, in a one-act Tisza as Sarah Jane Moore, Zach world. place Debussy beside Gershwin. commiserators would here be better She’s quite good as the whiner historical “revusical” that explores Mazouat as John Hinckley, Chris Born in England, Mr. Gibbons Debussy was one of Gershwin's served if director Sharon Maguire extraordinaire who, while she likes the dark side of the American expe- Cantalupo as The Balladeer/Lee has performed frequently in New favorite composers, and Debussy's had simply furnished a quick-clip her job well enough, has no true pas- rience. From John Wilkes Booth to Harvey Oswald and Rich Colonna as York, his most recent music had a profound update of Miss Jones’s social status sion other than to bemoan her bad Lee Harvey Oswald, writers, The Proprietor. all-Gershwin recitals influence on without the supporting treacle and luck in finding a suitable mate. Per- Stephen Sondheim and John Performances will run Friday and at Lincoln Center and Gershwin. It will be the accompanying, not so funny jokes. haps a hobby might have served to Weidman, bend the rules of time Saturdays at 8 p.m. from October 7 Carnegie Hall being enlightening to hear In other words, get on with it, lady. mitigate the panicky self-indulgence. and space, taking us on a nightmar- through October 22 with a 1 p.m. greeted with standing the two composers to- Everything is perfunctory, with a You know, like bird watching. Surely ish roller coaster ride in which as- matinee on Saturday, October 15. Tick- ovations from packed gether in the same long road leading us to a destination she’d seem less needy and therefore sassins and would-be assassins from ets and additional information can be venues. He tours regu- program.” that holds no particular fascination. more attractive to would-be beaus. different historical periods meet, in- found by visiting www.cdctheatre.org. larly around the world The NJFO season The story is, after a foray to a music All the same, in this third installment (having performed in opening concert, aptly festival where she meets and becomes of her trials and tribulations it seems the USA, UK, France, titled “An American infatuated, for one night, with mil- she might have at last stumbled onto Art Exhibit, Auction Planned Holland, Czech Re- AND Paris,” has been lionaire mathematician/love quanti- an albeit age-old remedy to her single- public, Italy, Ireland, made possible through fier Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey), hood, which puts in question what Africa and Australia) the generous support and a subsequent tryst with almost- she’ll now do for an encore? at Mount Saint Mary Acad. and performs fre- Jack Gibbons of the NJ State Coun- divorced, former lover Mark (Colin Unmomentous, other than the fact quently with major or- cil on the Arts, the Firth), she is in a family way but with, that it set for me a new record for WATCHUNG – The works of a looking at the artwork.” chestras from the UK and US, in- Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and alas, no family. We will spend the rest number of times I checked my watch wide variety of artists including Mrs. Minnicino concluded, “You cluding the City of Birmingham The Stepanski Family Trust. of the film wondering who the baby during a movie, Bridget Jones’s Baby, Delacroix, Renoir, Picasso and can find a piece of art that speaks to Symphony Orchestra, Royal Phil- The concert will take place at daddy is, and trying to decide which while occasionally funny and essen- Chagall will be represented on Satur- you and after you bring it home, it will harmonic, Hallé, English Northern The Presbyterian Church in of the two would be the best husband tially convivial in its formulaic way, day, October 1, at the Mount Saint bring you joy for years to come. For Philharmonia and more. Westfield on Saturday, October 1 at and father. is no bundle of joy. Mary Academy (MSMA) Alumnae those whose walls are full, there are Mr. Gibbons' recording credits 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in I’m not so sure this is the right *** Association’s Gala Art Exhibit and many fun things offered at the Silent include a Gramophone Award Westfield and on Sunday, October 2 message to send to young viewers, Bridget Jones’s Baby, rated R, is a Auction. Auction including tickets to athletic nomination, MRA awards, and nu- afternoon at 3 p.m. at The Concert but with the fertilization of an egg, Universal Pictures release directed by A preview of the artwork will begin events, gift cards, raffle baskets and a merous special commendations by Hall located in The Dorothy Young Bridget Jones goes from disconso- Sharon Maguire and stars Renée at 7 p.m. with the auction starting at 8 catered dinner.” CD magazines and newspapers. His Center for the Performing Arts at late, self-described old maid to highly Zellweger, Colin Firth and Patrick p.m. in the Academy’s Mercy Hall, Admission is $15 per person or award-winning "Authentic George Drew University in Madison. sought after mother of the heir to one Dempsey. Running time: 123 minutes located at 1645 Route 22 at Terrill $25 per couple. Refreshments will be Gershwin" series features the first Discounted 3-series and 4-series Road in Watchung. included. modern recordings of over 4½ ticket packages for both venues The event, which will benefit For more information about the hours of original Gershwin mate- are now on sale. Single tickets for Premiere Stages Seeks MSMA’s Alumnae Scholarship Fund Gala Art Exhibit and Auction at rial described by Edward Jablonski, each concert cost $28 to $76, with as well as alumnae-sponsored activi- MSMA, visit mountsaintmary.org/ Gershwin’s biographer and long- special discounts for children un- ties, will feature oils, watercolors, artauction or contact Patricia Walter, time friend of the Gershwin family, der 18 and students with college Submissions for Play Festival graphics, originals, and investment Director of Alumnae Relations, at as "exciting and uncanny, a remark- ID. For tickets and information, pieces at a variety of price ranges. A [email protected] or able recreation of Gershwin’s call (908) 232 9400, or go to UNION – Beginning Saturday, matic Publishing Company, silent auction will also be held. The (908) 757-0108, ext. 4535. unique keyboard style.” www.njfestivlaorchestra.org. October 1, Premiere Stages, the pro- Playscripts, and Broadway Play Pub- exhibit and auction will be conducted “I have specialized in Gershwin fessional theatre company in resi- lishing. A number of Play Festival by Marlin Art in Deer Park, NY. Oktoberfest Planned for almost 30 years so I was de- Children’s Book dence at Kean University, will accept winners and finalists have also subse- JoAnn Rojek Minnicino, President lighted when Maestro Wroe asked submissions for the 13th annual Pre- quently been produced in New York of the MSMA Alumnae Association For October 1 in Clark me to play the beautiful Concerto Author To Visit miere Stages Play Festival. This and at regional theatre across the coun- and a 1974 graduate of the Academy, in F,” said Mr. Gibbons. “Gershwin yearly competition for unproduced try, including Nick Gandiello’s The CLARK – Oktoberfest is planned Town Book Store shared, “The Art Auction is one of my for Saturday, October 1, from noon to is one of the giants of 20th century scripts offers developmental and pro- Blameless (2016 Finalist), premier- favorite events. The art is beautiful music and this concerto is the work WESTFIELD – The Town Book duction opportunities to four play- ing at The Old Globe in February 10 p.m., at the Deutscher Club of Store will be hosting a Meet the Au- and it is interesting to see who buys a Clark, 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark. of a truly great mind.” wrights with strong ties to the greater 2017; Lindsey Ferrentino’s Ugly Lies particular piece of artwork. You never Commented Maestro Wroe, thor event for children’s book author metropolitan area (New Jersey, New the Bone (2014 Finalist), which was The rain or shine event is open to Mike Dotsikas on Saturday, October know what speaks to someone or what the public. Admission is $5 per per- “Jack is a prodigious talent and York, Pennsylvania, and Connecti- presented at Roundabout Theatre will spark a very lively round of bid- certainly one of the foremost 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Benjamin cut). Company and Shakespeare & Com- son; children under 12 are free. Birdie’s First Flight is a story about a ding.” German food and beverages will Gershwin pianists alive today. He Premiere will accept submissions pany; and Kimber Lee’s Brownsville “I enjoy visiting with repeat attend- will blow our audience away! We little bird who attempts his first flight, Saturday, October 1 through Sunday, Song (2013 Finalist), which was pro- be available, no outside food or against his mother’s warnings. ees as well as meeting new people,” beverages will be permitted. No are deeply grateful to the Stepanski January 1, 2017, and select four final- duced by Lincoln Center Theater and she added. “The artwork, as well as Family Trust for making Mr. Gib- The Town Book Store located at ists by Wednesday, March 1, 2017; Seattle Repertory Theatre. skates, skateboards, scooters, bi- 270 East Broad Street in Westfield the Silent Auction, offer several easy cycles, glass containers or pets al- bons’ appearance possible.” any submissions received before or All 2017 Play Festival entries will conversation starters. One can attend Opening the second half of the (corner of East Broad and Elmer after this submission window will not be evaluated by a panel of theatre lowed at any time. Streets). the event without knowing a soul and For more information, call (732) be considered. All four finalists will professionals in consultation with the make new friends or just be content receive developmental readings, Producing Artistic Director, Produc- 574-8600 or visit deutscherclub.usa. scheduled for March 9 to 12, 2017, ing Associate and Literary Assistant. with a winner and runner-up to be Agents and theatre professionals with EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY announced in April 2017. The festi- an affiliation to Premiere Stages may OCTOBER 2016 CLOSED 10/10 FOR COLUMBUS DAY val winner will be awarded a $2,000 submit full scripts; playwrights may 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org advance and receive a full Equity submit a synopsis and script sample M-Th 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Fri & Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun 1- 5:00 pm production during Premiere Stages’ directly. There is no fee to enter the 2017 Season; the runner-up will re- competition. Complete submission Programs for Adults ceive $750 and an Equity 29-hour guidelines are available online at 10/1 2:00 pm Andy B.AND - LIVE MUSIC staged reading in June 2017. The two kean.edu/premierestages/play.php. remaining finalists will each receive Premiere Stages is committed to sup- 10/5 7:00 pm Marlene VerPlanck-Weiss Jazz Series an honorarium of $500. porting a diverse group of writers; Through the uniquely accelerated playwrights of all backgrounds, ages, 10/6 7:00 pm Computer Class: Advanced Word Play Festival process, Premiere Stages and experience levels are encouraged 10/7 1:30 pm TGIF! Blue Jersey Band-LIVE MUSIC provides an encouraging and highly to submit. All entrants are encour- focused environment in which play- aged to review Premiere Stages’ pro- 10/8 1:30 pm How to Conduct a Real Fall Clean-up wrights can develop their work. Pre- duction history, which is also posted miere Stages also actively advocates on the website. 10/14 1:30 pm TGIF! The Great Crooners (video) for Festival writers by reaching out to Premiere Stages offers affordable 10/15 2:00 pm Lincoln Center Local: Songwriters w/ L. Price other theatres to secure subsequent prices, air-conditioned facilities, and productions, and partnering with other free parking close to the theatre. Pre- 10/17 2 & 6:30 pm Foreign Film: Marguerite French organizations and theatres to extend miere Stages also provides free or the profile and life of the works de- discounted tickets to patrons with dis- 10/19 7:00 pm FAFSA & Paying Less for College veloped. abilities. All Premiere Stages facili- “At Premiere Stages, regional dra- ties are fully accessible spaces, and 10/21 1:30 pm TGIF! In Search of National Treasures matists are afforded the opportunity companion seating is available for 10/22 2:00 pm All the President’s Gardens-M. McDowell to have their topical plays fast-tracked patrons with disabilities. Assistive lis- from sit-down readings to fully staged tening devices and large print pro- 10/31 10:00 am Computer Class: EXCEL 2010 (Basic) productions within a few short grams are available at all times; pub- months, ensuring that important new lications in alternate formats are avail- 10/31 1:00 pm Let’s De-Mystify Accounting-Part I works are seen when they are still able with advanced notice. Please vital and relevant,” stated John J. call (908) 737-4092 for a list of sign- Programs for Children See website for sign up & eligibility info Wooten, Producing Artistic Director interpreted, audio-described or open- 10/4, 11, 18, 25 1:00 pm Afternoon Fun for 4’s and 5’s and founder of Premiere Stages. captioned performances. For more 10/4 6:30 pm Evening LEGO Club grades 1-5 In the 13 seasons since its found- information, visit Premiere Stages ing, the Premiere Stages Play Festi- online at www.kean.edu/ 10/5, 12, 19, 26 10:30 am Time for 3’s Storytime val has received over 3,000 submis- premierestages. sions and developed more than forty 10/6, 13, 20, 27 10:30 am 2’s on Thursday Storytime plays. Multiple plays produced at 10/7, 14, 21 10:00 am Playgroup for Babies (up to 23 months) Premiere have been honored by the See it all on the Web! American Theatre Critics Associa- 10/7 3:45 pm Chess Club for Kids tion, and/or been published by Samuel www.goleader.com French, Dramatists Play Service, Dra- 10/5 10:30 am Pumpkin Painting 4+ years Page 18 Thursday, September 29, 2016 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Weil and Mazziotti Gillan Evoke Emotion at Poetry Event

By DEVON YANVARY for these things and to enjoy them calls, with a tone of betrayal and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times as well, capturing an overall sense immense sadness, that her of innocence and youth versus wis- granddaughter’s words made her FANWOOD – As is custom, the dom and adulthood. cry, and tainted the trip. Carriage House Poetry Series held Mr. Weil ends on a poem in which Similarly, her next piece, “My another wonderful poetry reading he describes the (humorous) Gillan Pot Roast,” describes her NOT QUITE THE BIG BANG THEORY...In Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre's latest production of The How and the Why Tuesday night to two longstanding struggles of being the lone artist in own daughter’s writing process. In by Sarah Treem, evolutionary biologist Rachel Hardeman (Jessica O'Hara-Baker) expounds on her unique theory of female professionals in the field. Joe Weil a family of non-believers of art, this, her daughter remembers the cycles to Dr. Zelda Kahn (Harriett Trangucci). The fascinating play runs for the next two weekends at the Oakes Center on and Maria Mazziotti Gillan took ending hiss segment with a standout family pot roast recipe, which in- Morris Avenue in Summit. the podium in honor of their most line: “Who knows what has value.” cluded letting the pot roast cook for recent publications: A Night in A Night in Duluth is Mr. Weil’s over ten hours. In this, her daughter Duluth and What Blooms in Winter fifth poetry collection. compares her writing process to the (respectively). Maria Mazziotti Gillan opens her pot roast, in that she must take her Evolution and Emotion Mix in Mr. Weil started the night off with set with a crushing poem about the time otherwise the book won’t be a fun-loving poem entitled “In realities of exclusion. In this piece, perfect. While it shows a passing of Memory of Tony Gotta Dance.” In we experience (albeit briefly) the the torch, it also displays the strength this piece, Mr. Weil describes the pain, self-realization and otherness and connection of family and the Dreamcatcher Production life and influence of his late bookie, that comes from growing up in an value and hope of traditions. who always sang the same song, Italian-American home in a world Other poems dedicated to family By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY own life’s path. They spar – is there followed easily even by medical nov- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and wore three-piece suits to work and that took pride in being the stereo- include one for her father, a per- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times academic envy afoot? Is one trying to ices. In fact, at the Sunday afternoon captured the quintessential essence typical ‘all-American.’ She accen- petually smiling and loving man, prove something to herself or to the talkback, a number of audience mem- of formality. In this poem, Mr. Weil tuates the difference by referring to for her mother and for her husband SUMMIT – The dreaded “thought- other one? Despite their differences bers mentioned that the two hypoth- speaks in a tone saturated with nos- her life as being “my America,” (all of whom have passed), as well provoking” label. Does that mean in age and experience, they are very eses were not off putting or confusing talgia of times past and times while discussing how her accent, as one for her son. overly deep, or confusing, or psycho- much alike. Suspiciously alike, thinks to a story that maintains two distinct present, of childhood memories, and her expressions and even her cloth- The poem for her father demon- logically weird? Last weekend, The Rachel who was adopted at birth. levels. Ms. Trangucci’s emotional a longing to preserve a moment for ing set her apart from her peers, strates hopefulness in the face of Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre pro- Rachel and Zelda discuss their views, impact is palpable – her character’s a bit; at times, both funny and self- regardless how hard she tried other- (historical) adversity, while the duced Sarah Treem’s play, The How and Zelda reinforces the way science tough exterior cracks to reveal cred- aware. wise. Sadness, humiliation and out- poem for her husband (“It’s Been a and the Why, a work that is thought- is supposed to work: constant re-ex- ible vulnerability. The physical real- Mr. Weil continues with “A Story,” sider-ness radiate from this piece in Week”) reads with tear jerking sad- provoking in the best sense of the amining of hypotheses in light of ity that Ms. O’Hara-Baker brings to in which he discusses his favorite a very tangible way. ness, the most powerful of which is term. evolving evidence. her character is subtle and spot-on uncle’s way of telling amazing, yet Mrs. Gillan follows this with “I hope you can feel me missing Set in the present time, two women Throughout, Rachel longs for an- perfect. impossible, stories. Mr. Weil ex- “Trading in the VW Bus,” a slightly you.” Meanwhile the poem for her meet for the first time in the Cam- swers about her roots as well as aca- The impressive set, designed and plores human nature, and again the more humorous poem with a paral- son reveals a troubled relationship bridge, Mass. office of the older one, demic recognition. Help from Zelda lit by Zack Pizza, gets repurposed audience is struck by the passing of lel message. In this, she describes and a yearning to rekindle a love Dr. Zelda Kahn (Harriet Trangucci), seesaws back and forth with the two cleverly in Act II. time, of how fleeting we are, de- the time she sold her beloved once shared. a well-known scholar. The young of them gingerly dancing around im- Playwright Treem is a veteran of spite our best attempts. With lines Volkswagen Bus for a Ford Pinto— This reading by Mrs. Gillan was a woman, Rachel Hardeman (Jessica portant issues. Then the conversation three seasons of HBO’s psycho- like: “men become the air” and the which she says with distain—in or- true honor, as her next collection, O’Hara-Baker, is a graduate student edges on the personal. Why has Zelda therapy series, “In Treatment.” She “real worth of love is invisible and der to better fit into her new neigh- What Blooms in Winter is not set to in biology. Awkwardness rests in the never married? Why does Rachel feel co-wrote TV’s “The Affair” and was thankless,” the piece evokes a feel- borhood. While there is a veil of release until October this year. This room like fog sitting on a lake before the need to share credit for her in- a writer/producer of the inaugural ing of mystery and urban legendry. humor in the way she describes the will be her 21st publication. sunrise. Then the air sizzles with ques- sightful hypothesis with her boyfriend season of “House of Cards.” So she The next poem, the longest of the practical Ford, there is a sadder tions and answers that lead both of Dean? “Who wrote the abstract?” knows a bit about dialogue and natu- set, truly captures the overall spirit theme of discarding what you love Madrigals Available them to more questions. It doesn’t Zelda demands repeatedly to no avail. ral conversation. An intriguing two- and style of Mr. Weil’s writing. A in order to gain the approval of take the audience long to see that they Rachel’s theory just might make her person play, it ultimately isn’t just a prelude to the reading, Mr. Weil others, and the implication that that For Community Shows have much in common – they both famous. “Your work could be the story about science and family, but informs the audience he is a “mal- is part of adulthood. CRANFORD – The Cranford High won prestigious awards before the fountain of youth for you,” Zelda about what it means to be human. practicing Catholic,” to which the Mrs. Gillan carries an overarching School Madrigal Choir has become a age of 30. The individual research of projects. She, of course is holding up Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, room laughs. However, the piece themes of loneliness, longing and fixture in the community during the both of them has or will change ev- a reflective mirror of her own life. an Equity Theatre, is in residence at that follows is full of spiritualism, family in each of her poems, and the holiday season, singing carols at vari- erything in the way the world looks at Director Laura Ekstrand, one of the Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue love and existentialism. Written room is silent between readings. ous events and for numerous com- menstruation. Yet it’s not just their the co-founders of Dreamcatcher, has in Summit, a delightful space that was from the perspective of a man who This is the case in her poem “Ital- munity organizations. academic research in the female re- nuanced a magnificent performance once a church. The pews are padded is awake before the rest of his fam- ian Summer” in which Mrs. Gillan To book the choir for a caroling productive system that brings them from her actresses. Visually interest- and there is a small parking behind ily, the poem discusses all the things describes going to Italy with her performance this year, contact together. ing direction is matched with an emo- the theatre. For tickets for the show in which he is happy about: nature, granddaughter, only to find out the Cranford High School Choral Direc- Zelda is astonished that the path tionally powerful pace. The impactful that runs weekends through October people who are in love, even fear. things her children say about her tor Anthony Rafaniello at (908) 709- Rachel has chosen, evolutionary bi- ping pong dialogue amazes. And the 9, call 1-800-838-3006 or order online The narrator tells his son to look out behind her back. Mrs. Gillan re- 6312 before Friday, October 28. ology, is eerily similar to her very scientific jargon and allusions can be at www.DreamcatcherRep.org Fall Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s

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By DAVID B. CORBIN “At first we didn’t. Cranford re- Head Coach Alex Schmidt said. Williamson described. 5 team in the state. It was a good Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ally took it at us. We had no The Cougars did take it to the Brucia had been injured in a 2- one on Saturday and coming here Having been outplayed in the midfield possession. Grace Blue Devils and JV goalkeeper 0 win over Montclair on Septem- knowing were weren’t going to first half, the Westfield High [Elliott] wasn’t finding the ball Caitlyn Ammon, who was filling ber 17. Seniors Hannah Liddy have Liz [Brucia] and have our JV School girls soccer team needed enough and Taylor [Morgan] was in for an injured Lizzie Brucia. and Taylor Morgan scored the keeper. We knew we wanted to to step up its quality of teamwork a little too high. After that, the Nine minutes into the game, Cou- goals and junior Melina McDevitt play well for her. Caitlin Ammon and did in the second half to pull game settled down. The second gar sophomore Kenzie Butler added an assist. did really well but again it’s not out a 2-1 victory over the Cranford half was much better for us, much dribbled down the right side and “We went up to Montclair, top- Lizzie,” Coach Schmidt said. “That Cougars at Kehler Stadium in more opportunities, much more crossed into sophomore Lauren was the first goal that went in Westfield on September 20. With possession, much more the way Williamson, who tapped the ball against us and it’s terrible that it the score tied, 1-1, senior Carly we play soccer. There was no into the netting. Reading is Good For You had to go in against our JV keeper Bechtloff converted a corner kick letup by Cranford,” Blue Devil “She [Butler] was dribbling it but teams are going to score from junior Josie Greenwood into out wide on the right hand side, eventually.” gold midway through the second crossed it in and I just cut in. It What came less than three min- half to put the “W” in Westfield’s Probitas Verus Honos was right there at the right time. utes later with 28:37 left in the corner. She [Goalkeeper] was a little half was a pinpoint shot from 30 more to the left side of the goal, yards out off the foot of Elliott See & Subscribe at so I thought that I had to tap it in that soared into the upper center goleader.com/ballyhoo right in the corner where she of the goal just over the finger- BallyhooBallyhoo wasn’t, so that’s how it went in,” tips of Cougar keeper Cam Hay. “Grace’s goal was just phenom- Submit commentary and items for publishing. enal on a one touch effort from Email to [email protected] goleader.com/subscribe l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, September 29, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Westfield Blue Devils Rise in Second Half to Top Cranford Cougars in Soccer, 2-1 about 25-30 yards out,” Coach my foot and the ball went right missed her head to it. The sec- ner kick.” end.” Schmidt said. over the girl on the post,” ond one we had her drive it near “I don’t think it was our best “Their forward Williamson is a “It was probably around the Bechtloff explained. “I was prob- post again. It bounced out and technical game but I thought very strong girl. It was not our 20-yard line [30 yards from ably right on the six [yards] Carly was at the right spot a we fought really hard and came best game. It was a very ugly goal] right outside the left box. maybe a little out.” really nice touch upper ninety,” out the second half and we have game but we worked really hard I saw the space, called for the “We talked at halftime about Coach Schmidt said. a new keeper in goal, Caitlin, until the end then brought out ball and took the shot,” Elliott what we saw in the first half “To come out and play a fan- and had to play for her. We had the win,” Elliott said. said. Cranford left their whole near tastic first half, put in the first to make her feel as comfortable “The important thing is just Westfield’s stepped up play in post wide open, so the first goal, which has been scored on in net as possible. We wanted like we know with Scotch Plains, the second half evened the corner kick Elliott just missed Westfield all season, we were to make sure we limited the we know we can hang with playfield. With 18 minutes on getting another goal. She just through the roof. We were ex- shots to help her,” Bechtloff [them]. All we can do is keep the clock, Greenwood drilled a cited, we were passionate but said. looking forward, keep our heads wicked shot but Cougar de- they come back, thirty yards Backs Natalie Bond, Raffi straight. Counties are coming fender Ana Kalafatis blocked it Reading is Good For You out, the girl [Elliott] hit a fan- Laitamaki, Ashley Gigon and up. We are going to see them as it sailed over the crossbar. tastic strike. You get that one in Julia Kuhn played a major role two more times,” Coach One minute later, Greenwood 100 times,” Cougar Head Coach in limiting the shots. Gagliardo said. took a corner kick on the right Andrew Gagliardo said. “Our “I think we need to work a Cranford 1 0 1 side and launched a perfect shot heads were still there. We were little harder, work together and Westfield 1 1 2 into the box where Bechtloff got still positive. We kind of had our put more effort on the field al- to it and buried it into the net. way the first half, played our together,” Williamson said. “It’s “We have a set corner, so the game then the second half we the beginning of the season and See More Photos second time we knew they were came out a little flat. If you I think once we pick that up we going to read that. So I was come out flat against a team will have better results in the of Blue Devils vs right in between two players. It like Westfield or Scotch Plains, was a fantastic ball. I saw it and they are going to make you Cougars Soccer I said, ‘I have to take this.’ The goleader.com/subscribe pay. We didn’t mark. We were a Probitas Verus Honos On Next Page volley went right to the inside of little lazy over here on the cor- Page S-3 Thursday, September 29, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Rahway Indians Stun Cranford Football Cougars in O.T., 40-34 – photos by Jim Occi Page S-13 Thursday, September 29, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood to Seek Financial Adviser For Redevelopment By BRIAN TRUSDELL tiously. We’ll try to get that done and four alternates. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader as quickly as we can so we can “Casale is probably the catalyst GARWOOD – The borough coun- get that process moving forward.” to this,” Mr. Sarno said after the cil instructed the borough clerk The redevelopment plan has meeting, referring to the eight during its meeting Tuesday night been a contentious issue in the members who voted for the re- to seek bids for a financial ad- borough for nearly a year. It development plan with one ab- viser to work with its redevelop- would rezone a 5.3-acre zone stention. “You see an 8-0-1 vote ment attorney. from industrial to residential/ on that. Is that a fair representa- The decision was announced commercial and permit as many tion of this community? I don’t after the council met in closed as 315 apartments. Conceptual think so.” executive session for about 40 designs by Russo Development “We need have a more just way minutes during the agenda-set- of Carlstadt, N.J., which already of doing it. The mayor should ting portion of meeting with its has purchased the Petro site and have some representation on newly designated redevelopment is in contract to buy Casale, en- there. He has a lot of appointees. counsel, Bill Northgrave of the vision a four-story building with I get that. But, the council should Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Roseland, N.J., law firm ground-floor retail, a parking also have a share of it, too. In A BIG SWING…A tyke waits with her mom and dad to get a ride on the twirling McManimon, Scotland and deck, pool and public plaza. Scotch Plains that’s the case and swing Sunday at the Feast of St. Michael in Cranford. Baumann. While Russo has not been cho- in a lot of communities that’s the It was unclear how the decision sen as the developer, it is clearly case as well,” Mr. Sarno said. to hire a financial adviser would expected to seek that designa- Near the end of the meeting, Springfield Ave. Safety affect any vote on the redevelop- tion. Mayor Lombardo announced that ment plan regarding the blighted In a related matter, the council Paul Nieves had resigned from and largely abandoned Casale directed Borough Attorney Bob the planning board and recre- Issues Raised by Residents Manufacturing/Petro Plastics in- Renaud to review all relevant ation committee. Mr. Nieves is a By CHARLOTTE MURTISHAW agreed that motorists typically dustrial site on South Avenue. legislation with regard to plan- colonel in the U.S. Army Re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The property has been an eye- ning board appointments follow- serves and had been recalled to disregard bikers and pedestri- sore for decades and the formal ing a suggestion from Council- active duty, assigned to North CRANFORD — Citizen concerns ans. “I have a bright fluorescent work on the redevelopment plan man Joe Sarno that Garwood Carolina for a year. over the speed of motorists on green jersey and I cannot get has been more than two years in consider having at least some of With Mr. Nieves’ alternate no. 2 Cranford streets dominated dis- people to stop for me,” said Mr. the making. the board members be chosen slot open, the mayor promoted cussion on Tuesday night at the Lucas, citing additional worries A public hearing of the plan by the council instead of the sole Steve Napolitano to the position township committee meeting. in regard to children walking to constituted the bulk of the purview of the mayor. and, likewise, elevated John Coincidentally, at the begin- school. Mr. Lucas is also running council’s previous meeting on “I feel there is some unfair rep- Malcolm to Mr. Napolitano’s al- ning of the session Mayor Andis as a candidate for township com- September 13, which was moved resentation right now,” Mr. Sarno ternate no. 3 post. Mr. Lombardo Kalnins officially proclaimed Mon- missioner. to the Lincoln School gymnasium said during the agenda session. “I confirmed he was leaving the day, October 10, as Put The Frequently, according to Mr. to accommodate the standing- feel that the mayor having every alternate no. 4 position open for Brakes on Fatalities Day, a traffic Lucas, children are on their way room-only crowd of at least 175. appointee for our planning board the time being. safety initiative led by the Ameri- to school before crossing guards However, the council unani- is not the best way to go, and I can Society of Civil Engineers. start for the day, and will have to run across the street to avoid mously voted to table a vote on would recommend that we put it Reading is Good For You The public comment section of it in anticipation of hearing from into committee to look into writ- the evening brought a number of traffic. Mr. Northgrave. ing up an ordinance to changing residents eager to discuss just “There is so much potential for “We’ve got a lot of information what we have on our books to that, particularly with regard to tragedy,” Mr. Lucas said, sug- from the property owner. We want show at least some of the mem- the main thoroughfare of Spring- gesting crossing guards be posted to drill down on that,” Mr. bers of the planning board be field Avenue. earlier. He also asked that the Northgrave said following the ex- appointed and some be voted on “I wake up at 5 in the morning speed limit on the road be low- ecutive session. “We want to take by council.” so I can cross Springfield Avenue ered altogether, a suggestion met a look at that. That will put us in Mayor Charles Lombardo has safely,” said resident Sue Lucas, receptively by the township com- position to give the council all the either appointed or reappointed who noted that by 7 a.m. the mittee, though they noted ob- facts as necessary to make a de- eight of the 13 members of the road is “very hard” to cross for stacles to making changes. cision as to how to move forward. planning board, which is com- pedestrians. Springfield Avenue is a county “So we will do that expedi- prised of nine regular members goleader.com/subscribe Kent Lucas, a bike commuter road, which means the county who crosses the road daily, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-14 Thursday, September 29, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Springfield Ave. Issues Raised Cranford Board of Education governs decisions about speed of seasonal roadwork in the town- Restarts Superintendent Search limit, not the township. Commit- ship, and reported the Memorial tee members cited past persis- Field baseball field is about half- By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE the Cranford district, does not lice while allowing for shared tent action by a citizen in col- way through the planning stages Specially Written for The Westfield Leader just deal with reactive issues services with training and pre- laboration with the committee, and tests are being done on soil CRANFORD — The board of edu- but also deals with “proactive paredness. which had gotten a portion of the types to facilitate the best design cation will renew its search for a issues that support the emo- Important benefits of the SRO road lowered to 25 mph, from 35 for the site. district superintendent, it was tional well-being of students giv- Program are increased commu- mph. Chief Financial Officer Lavona announced at Monday night’s ing them the tools necessary to nication between the Cranford Resident Jessica Orr had a num- Patterson reported that both the meeting. make responsible choices to be Police Department and the ber of suggestions for pedestrian municipal budget and revenue Board member Nicole Sherrin contributing members of our schools, an immediate develop- safety in the township, from in- for the township are consistent Kessler said advertising for the society.” ment of in-demand programming stalling better signage to increas- with where they were last year, position will begin in mid-Octo- Ms. Burtfeindt outlined sev- and the ability to address emerg- ing police enforcement of speed and that revenue from the mu- ber. Ms. Kessler made evident eral programs designed to fa- ing trends challenging school, limits. She supported lowered nicipal pool’s summer season was that this search would “feel” dif- cilitate the “triangle of commu- communities and families. speed limits as well. significantly up. ferent in that community mem- nication” between the student, “In the unfortunate world we Local mother Nicole Griffin also A police department update was bers will have “concrete ways” to the counselor and the parents live in, we have to think about complained about the danger of held until the next meeting, when give input into the process. throughout the district from kin- ways to protect our school,” De- Springfield Avenue for school chil- Police Chief James Wozniak will Community members were de- dergarten through 12th grade. tective Nazzaro told the board. dren, and carried a petition call- talk about his experiences at- scribed by Ms. Kessler as “par- One highlighted was ADAPT, a Some of the security upgrades ing for an additional crossing tending the FBI Academy and ents, faculty members as well as program that focuses on alcohol made through the program are guard at Springfield Avenue and changes at the department. other stakeholders in our com- and drug abuse training. It had improved alarm systems for in- Doering Way. The township’s cross-petition munity.” been in use at Cranford High creased safety of staff during The petition was circulated of the judgment granting a The community will have the School and is being brought school hours, the addition of online among Cranford parents, builder’s remedy to plaintiff opportunity to participate in a back. LED lighting, providing key fobs and as of Wednesday morning Cranford Development Associ- survey and focus groups. A let- At-risk students are asked to — or security tokens — to all bore over 200 signatures. Ms. ates, LLC, commonly known as ter will be distributed detailing participate in eight 45-minute patrol officers and creating more Griffin noted that with young Birchwood, for the construction how to get involved in the focus lessons to teach them about the restricted entrances at families starting or moving into of a 360-unit residential devel- group and how to access the perils of drug and alcohol abuse. Bloomingdale Avenue School and the township, the residential ar- opment on Birchwood Avenue survey. The training addresses the legal Walnut Avenue School that in- eas most in need of crossing was denied by the Superior Court Ms. Kessler told the board she ramifications of abuse and en- clude new cameras. guards may be in flux often. of New Jersey, Law Division, hoped people would “take ad- courages good choices. In other business news, school The council thanked residents Union County on September 12. vantage of those opportunities Looking ahead, Ms. Burfeindt board members and the Interim for sharing their concerns, and to share their feelings about what hopes to find success in the kin- Superintendent Marilyn highlighted opportunities for in- are the key characteristics for dergarten through eighth grade Birnbaum commended Cranford volvement in town safety discus- Oktoberfest Planned experiences that people value in in the areas of personal and High School advanced placement sions. Deputy Mayor and Com- a superintendent.” social growth, career aspirations scholars who earned scores of missioner of Public Safety, Mary For October 1 in Clark In other business, Lisa and academic achievement. three or higher on multiple ex- O’Connor, emphasized her avail- CLARK – Oktoberfest is planned Burfeindt, director of guidance, Ms. Burfeindt made clear that ams. ability by email and by open of- for Saturday, October 1, from offered a glimpse to the board of if this can be achieved, “that is Students were presented with fice hours, which resume in Oc- noon to 10 p.m., at the Deutscher the K-12 counseling program only going to strengthen our resolutions and Ms. Birnbaum tober. There will also be a Club of Clark, 787 Featherbed entitled Our Foundation and the program at the high school.” congratulated them on their taskforce citizens can get in- Lane, Clark. Road Ahead. The extension of counseling “magnificent accomplishments” volved in by contacting Commis- The rain or shine event is open Ms. Burfeindt spoke about services on the elementary level and encouraged them to keep it sioner O’Connor or Mayor Kalnins. to the public. Admission is $5 per the past role of guidance coun- will expose students at a younger up. Tuesday’s meeting also con- person; children under 12 are selors, describing them as “iso- age to the experience of having New student liaison Hunter sisted of approvals of resolutions free. lated” from the rest of the staff a guidance counselor. Brogan was introduced to the regarding the appointment of po- German food and beverages and, in most cases, working in Detective Sergeant Matthew board. The student liaison pro- lice officers and firefighters, leas- will be available, no outside food “reaction to problems,” and not Nazzaro gave the board a school vides the board with an update ing town property, and purchas- or beverages will be permitted. in conjunction with others. resource officer (SRO) security of important events happening ing official vehicles. No skates, skateboards, scoot- The emphasis on counselors in update. at Cranford High School. Hunter The township council also con- ers, bicycles, glass containers or current times, and specifically in The SRO program calls for will share the job with Kelly vened on Monday night for up- pets allowed at any time. quasi-uniformed officers to be a McMahon. dates from township departments For more information, call (732) presence inside the schools and The next board meeting is and agencies. Township Engineer 574-8600 or visit Probitas Verus Honos to act as direct communication scheduled for Monday, October Carl O’Brien gave an assessment deutscherclub.usa. between principals and the po- 10. Page S-15 Thursday, September 29, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary hicle. over the last township manager’s Thursday, September 22, Brian salary. This allows Mirabella to Smith, 57, of Jersey City was Local Letter to the Editor bump his pension up by 600 per- arrested and charged with driv- cent in three years. And this week CRANFORD ing while intoxicated (DWI) after Renaud opined that the additional Tuesday, September 20, a motor vehicle stop at the inter- Money Back and Forth Between hidden $5,000 wage increase was DeAndre Q. Mitchell, 24, of Avenel section of Centennial Avenue and lawful. was charged with possession with Wall Street for careless driving. Them, Approved By Each Other We are certainly looking at an intent to distribute (marijuana); While conducting an investiga- incestuous relationship between possession of less than 50 grams tion at the scene police deter- Nothing surprises me anymore they say.” And just a note of these two, money flowing back of marijuana and possession of mined that Smith was driving when it comes to what I not so irony, Freeholder Mirabella and and forth between them, all sanc- paraphernalia, following a motor while intoxicated. Smith was ar- fondly call Soprano County aka the other county freeholders vote tioned and approved by each vehicle stop for a seatbelt viola- rested, processed and released Union County and those con- in the public forum on specific other. Is Mayor Glover complicit tion at the intersection of Cen- to a friend pending a Municipal nected with it’s government. Last pay raises for the county key in all this? I like the guy, but tennial Avenue and the Garden Court appearance. He was is- week, I noted one of their tac- personnel, so nothing is just given maybe he is looking the other State Parkway 136 Northbound sued motor vehicle summonses tics, that politicians when caught out without transparency. way, maybe Glover is being ramp. Following an investigation for DWI, driving while intoxicated in some alleged notorious act Another more appropriate groomed for a freeholder seat at the scene police located a within 1,000 feet of a school, have damage control with false quote, this one a slogan from himself. As the past political boss quantity of marijuana inside the careless driving, failure to main- accolades while trying to reverse presidential candidate, Hillary of the county, Charlotte vehicle. The driver, identified by tain lane, obstructed view, un- the tarnish of their station. This Clinton, (although I won’t to drag DeFillippo, was heard to say, “You police as Mitchell, was arrested, clear plates and refusal to sub- is all going on behind our backs, her into this), “I will have your have to prove yourself.” processed and released pending mit to breath testing. the self enrichment, the sticking back every day.” This explains a I do not live in Scotch Plains but a Superior Court appearance in Sunday, September 25, it to the taxpayers, while we all lot as it pertains to Freeholder I am vigilant to what goes on Elizabeth. Mitchell was issued Jennamarie Goydic, 32, of live very busy lives working to Mirabella, double-dip town man- under the radar at the county. As motor vehicle summonses for fail- Keasbey and Luis Robaina, 31, of pay taxes and sustain our fami- ager Mirabella and town attor- usual the taxpayers are getting ing to wear his seatbelt, driving Clark were charged with posses- lies and homes. ney Mr. Renaud. Let’s “follow the the shaft while those “politically with a suspended license, and sion of hypodermic syringes and There is drama certainly going money.” This is in three parts: 1) connected” become richer. This having a controlled dangerous possession of paraphernalia af- on over in the Scotch Plains gov- As a sitting freeholder, Mirabella incestuous relationship has a substance (CDS) in a motor ve- ter a motor vehicle stop at the ernment chronicled weekly in The votes on resolutions down at the stench to it. A good suggestion is intersection of East Lincoln Av- Westfield Leade, a must read. county annually awarding legal that someone in Scotch Plains Library Friends Set enue and Severin Court for a Freeholder Mirabella, who was work to Mr. Renaud’s law firm, needs to contact the Attorney seatbelt violation. Following an given the double-dip patronage Palumbo and Renaud. Resolu- General’s office to come down Book Sale Dates investigation at the scene police job of township manager, is now tions to Palumbo Renaud total to and investigate all these alleged CRANFORD — The Friends of located hypodermic syringes and under fire for allegedly colluding date for years 2015 and 2016 is improprieties and quid-pro-quos. the Cranford Public Library will drug paraphernalia on front seat with the mayor to pocket even $310,000 all in non-compete six hold their used book sale in the passenger Robaina. Police also more money by getting a secret professional contracts and all Bruce Paterson Friendly Book Cellar at the located hypodermic syringes on pay raise of $5,000 while other approved by vote from Freeholder Garwood Cranford Public Library. This rear seat passenger Goydic. employees received none. Of in- Mirabella. 2) Political donations event will take place Wednes- Robaina and Goydic were ar- terest in the September 22, 2016 by Palumbo and Renaud to the Fire Dept. Auxiliary day, October 5, 4 to 8:30 p.m.; rested, processed and released edition, the Scotch Plains town- freeholders and their cronies’ Thursday and Friday, October 6 pending a Municipal Court ap- ship attorney, Mr. Renaud, in campaigns total $40,000 in the Plans Clothing Drive and 7, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and pearance. Both also were issued researching the legality of the last four years. In the last three GARWOOD — The Ladies Aux- Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m. to motor vehicle summonses for alleged secret pay raise, an- cycles that Freeholder Mirabella iliary of the Garwood Fire De- 3:30 p.m. failing to wear seatbelts. nounced that the salary increase was up for election, Mr. Renaud partment will hold their annual Items for sale will include more was lawful. In reading the ordi- and his firm have donated $9,700 fall clothing drive on Saturday, than 10,000 adult and children’s nance, it appears his legal opin- just to Mirabella’s campaigns. 3) October 8, from 9 a.m. to noon, books, as well as CDs, DVDs and Probitas Verus Honos ion is incorrect, although I am And this is the whopper - In Janu- at the Garwood Fire House, 403 recorded books. Prices range not a lawyer. However, two pre- ary 2015 Mr. Renaud became the South Avenue. from 25 cents to $2, except for a vious mayors and even a retired Scotch Plains township attorney. Clothes are being collected for few specially-marked items. Sat- Wilkes University beloved long-time town man- Within the next month, Renaud underprivileged countries. They urday will be Bag Day; partici- ager, who obviously received formulated the contract for the will not be cut up. The following pants may fill a bag with books Welcomes David Busch plenty of raises and understood hiring of Freeholder Mirabella to will be collected: Shoes, stuffed for $8. WILKES-BARRE, P.A. – Wilkes the process, had also contra- be township manager of Scotch animals, handbags, linens, men’s, The library is located at 224 University welcomes David Busch dicted the town attorney’s opin- Plains. Oddly, Mirabella, with no women’s and children’s clothing. Walnut Avenue, Cranford. The of Cranford into the class of 2020. ion. So who is right and who has experience, leapfrogged over 12 Small, hard toys that will fit in a entrance to the sale is through Busch is one of over 700 stu- credibility? In a recent letter to other candidates with experience, 24-by-24-by-21-inch box also are the side door, just off the main dents who make up the the editor regarding question- one even being a veteran. And welcome. For more information parking lot. The sale is wheel- University's newest undergradu- able politics, author John Th- Renaud, in crafting the contract or for a pickup of items on Octo- chair-accessible. Proceeds will ate class. Mr. Busch's major is ompson correctly observes, for the newly hired Mirabella, in- ber 8, call Barb at (908) 868- benefit the library. Mechanical Engineering. “Watch what they do, not what cluded an increase of $25,000 4358 by Friday, October 7. Page S-16 Thursday, September 29, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary QuickChek to Revisit Plans Trinity Announces Centennial Ave. Application Pet Blessing Sunday After Zoning Bd. Objections CRANFORD — A Blessing of Ani- To Resume on October 5 mals ceremony, inspired by St. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Francis of Assisi’s legendary love By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Anthony and Maria Somma will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times This comment was a repeat of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a suggestion from the board in for animals, will be held this Sun- have to return on Wednesday, CRANFORD — QuickChek will May as well, but the applicant day, October 2, during the 8 a.m. CRANFORD — The owners of October 5 to get the board’s okay revisit its designs for a conve- has not changed the plan, Mr. and 10 a.m. services at the Trin- the new development in the Cen- to change the approved façade nience story at the end of the Young said when asked by resi- ity Episcopal Church, 119 Forest tennial Village Business District for their already under construc- Garden State Parkway’s north- dent and township committee Avenue, Cranford. hoping to amend their project tion structure at 206 Centennial bound ramp after zoning board candidate Ann Dooley. Everyone is invited to bring will have to return before the Avenue. It sits next to the build- secretary Jeffrey Pistol asked QuickChek had amended its de- their pets to receive a blessing. planning board next month after ing which houses Calabia Pizze- during Monday night’s board sign to add faux windows along Cats and birds should be kept in TV-35 was not able to video ria — which they also own. meeting that it be more in keep- the northerly side of the build- carriers and cages and dogs on record the hearing last Wednes- The Sommas were approved 7- ing with the township’s colonial ing. Ms. Hay asked if the appli- leashes. People also may bring day. 1 in July 2013 to erect a building look. cant could also backlight the win- photographs of pets that are too The board’s meeting had to be with a commercial unit on the Mr. Pistol suggested attributes dow to soften the look and mimic ill to attend or are deceased to moved to an auxiliary room in first floor and five one-bedroom such as pitched roofs, dormers newer buildings in the downtown. receive a blessing. Small chil- town hall because the township apartments on the second floor and arched windows. She said the lighting, as pro- dren who do not have pets may committee chambers — where — with and enclosed parking. He said Wawa and 7-Eleven, posed, would “create a harsh bring stuffed animals to receive the board regularly meets — is The original resolution grant- who have recently come before mirror effect and would be dis- a blessing. being renovated. TV-35, the lo- ing approval did not specify the board, have “made an effort tracting when you’re driving.” Information about low-cost cal public access channel, is un- façade standards, other than a to incorporate architectural ele- The chain’s sign on the front- spay and neutering will be avail- able to record from the seldom window facing South Lincoln Av- ments we see in Cranford, not age of the building as proposed is able as well. used venue. enue that was required to be just using the standard proto- 20 feet in height and 120 square For more information about Trin- consistent with the façade on type seen all over the country.” feet in area, and is one of the ity Church, call (908) 276-4047 Probitas Verus Honos Centennial Avenue. He said the proposed site, on variances being requested. or visit trinitycranford.org/. The building at 208 Centennial the south side of North Avenue “We typically don’t like to see housing Calabria is a red brick where Madan Plastics once oper- backlit signage,” Ms. Hay said. “I exterior. ated, is a gateway to the town- think if you would look at backlit DAR Chapter Invites Public “The two properties will be ship. glass and front light the blended together and merged to “I’m taken aback and in shock,” QuickChek sign, it would help create an attractive develop- said QuickChek’s attorney with bringing it more in keeping ment,” according to the resolu- Frederic Azrak. “Our direction was with Cranford.” To Identity Theft Program tion. to meet with your professionals QuickChek agreed to talk to its CRANFORD — The Crane’s Ford individual’s garbage says a lot The sole planning board mem- and we did…I thought at this professionals about the modifi- Chapter of the Daughters of the about him or her. The subject of ber to cast the only “nay” vote point the board was satisfied with cations requested and return for American Revolution (DAR) in- personal safety will be addressed three years ago was Edward this direction. the meeting on Monday, October vites the public to a program on along with home security and O’Malley, who asked: “Was any QuickChek’s architect Oliver 17. computer safety and identity burglary prevention, consideration given to making Young also was stunned. The zoning board previously theft. Given by the Cranford Po- telemarketing scams, consumer this more visually appealing?” “I’m blindsided by this. … This had conducted hearings on the lice Department, the event will con games, false jury duty calls, according to a report in The type of building, a pitched roof request in May and July. be presented on Saturday, Octo- reasons to lock one’s credit, and Westfield Leader and The Times doesn’t make much sense here… QuickChek is requesting more ber 8, at 1 p.m., at the Cranford senior safety. on July 25, 2013. “If I may say you risk exposing all the ele- than a dozen variances to erect Community Center. The Crane’s Ford DAR chapter so, it looks like storage units ments,” he said referring to the its store adjacent to the NJ Tran- Chapter member and chapter was organized in Cranford in when it is living units.” air conditioning equipment and sit Raritan Valley rail line. historian Barbara Krause orga- 1944. The DAR is a women’s Project architect Gregory Waga exhaust fans placed on the roof. nized this program. Refresh- volunteer service organization responded by citing nearby build- Board member Mary Ann Hay ments will be served. The dedicated to historic preserva- ings. appeared unfazed by the criti- Vultaggio to Study Cranford Community Center is tion, education and patriotism. “We felt what we did was at- cism. located at 220 Walnut Avenue. For membership in the DAR a tractive and residential...and “I think the enhanced elevation Abroad in Ireland This program will cover such woman must prove her lineal complemented the neighbor- is an improvement,” she said. hood,” he was quoted as saying. BURLINGTON, V.T. – Anthony topics as protecting against and descent from a patriot of the Ms. Hay also asked the appli- preventing identity theft. Attend- American Revolution. Many chap- Four residents had showed up cant to not internally light the Vultaggio of Cranford, is study- for the application hearing last ing abroad at Champlain ees can learn about how identity ter members come from sur- “QuickChek” sign in the front of theft occurs, how to protect one’s rounding towns within Union Wednesday, but left when they the building, but rather light it College's campus in Dublin, Ire- heard the meeting was post- land for the fall 2016 semester. Social Security number, credit County and other counties in New externally. and debit cards, and how an Jersey. poned. Page S-17 Thursday, September 29, 2016 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Annual Scarecrow Stroll Assassins Opens CDC’s 98th Season CRANFORD – CDC Theatre, New music and lyrics by Stephen bodied by America’s four suc- On Tap In Cranford Jersey’s oldest continually pro- Sondheim and book by John cessful and five would-be presi- ducing community theatre, will Weidman, Assassins combines dential assassins. CRANFORD — The Business and for first, second and third place open its 98th season Friday, Oc- Sondheim’s signature blend of Assassins lays bare the lives Economic Development Office of in three categories: 14 and tober 7 at 8 p.m. with the bold, intelligently stunning lyrics and of nine individuals who assassi- the Township of Cranford invites younger; 15 and older, and original, disturbing and alarm- beautiful music with a panoramic nated or tried to assassinate local residents and businesses to Cranford businesses. ingly funny musical Assassins. story of our nation’s culture of the President of the United take part in the Ninth Annual Scare- The scarecrows will begin ar- A multiple Tony Award-winning celebrity and the violent means States, in a one-act historical crow Stroll in Downtown Cranford. riving at Eastman Plaza on Tues- theatrical tour-de-force with some will use to obtain it, em- “revusical” that explores the Registration can be done online day, October 18. Teams of vol- dark side of the American expe- at cranford.com/downtown and unteers will assist participants in rience. From John Wilkes Booth the deadline to submit entry displaying their creations to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers, forms is Saturday, October 1. throughout the downtown. Stephen Sondheim and John Residents of neighboring towns The Scarecrow Stroll will kick Weidman, bend the rules of time are invited to register and enter off on Wednesday, October 19, and space, taking us on a night- a scarecrow as well. when official voting begins. marish roller coaster ride in The Business and Economic De- The scarecrows will be on dis- which assassins and would-be velopment Office will offer prizes play and voting will continue assassins from different histori- through Halloween, Monday, Oc- cal periods meet, interact and Univ. Rhode Island tober 31. Winners will be an- inspire each other to harrowing nounced later that week. acts in the name of the Ameri- Awards Degrees For more information, call the can Dream. KINGSTON, R.I. – At the Uni- Business and Economic Devel- Director Alan Van Antwerp versity of Rhode Island's 130th opment Office at (908) 709-7208 says, “In the weeks leading up Commencement in May, about or e-mail [email protected]. to the election, there is never 3,300 undergraduate and 700 been a better time to produce a graduate degrees were awarded. Conservancy Slates musical about the men and The former students became the women who felt the peaceful University's newest alumni. Succulents Workshop transition of power we strive for READY, AIM, SHOWTIME...The cast of Assassins rehearses for the upcoming every first Tuesday in Novem- The following students from the CRANFORD — The Hanson Park production at CDC in Cranford. Pictured, from left to right, are: Keith White, area graduated from the Univer- ber was not enough. Assassins Conservancy will present a free Gene Lough, Lauren Grof-Tisza and Zach Love challenges us to see the stories sity: Hardy Succulent Design Work- . Nicole Lynn Beresford of behind those who felt alienated, shop on Sunday, October 9, from lost, and forgotten and went to Cranford, received a Bachelor of 2:30 to 4 p.m. It will take place Science in Marketing. Graduated extreme measures to make their at Hanson Park, located at 38 James Madison University situation better.” Cum Laude. Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Jessica Ellen Troxler of The cast includes Keith White In this “make it and take it” as John Wilkes Booth, Gene Lough Cranford, received a Bachelor of workshop, members of the Green Welcomes the Class of 2020 Arts in Psychology, Nutrition. as Charles Guiteau, Zach Love as Thumb Garden Club of Cranford Leon Czologsz, Shane Long as will demonstrate how to arrange, HARRISONBURG, V.A. – James whose major is dance. Madison University welcomed the Thomas Harris of Cranford Giuseppe Zangara, Matt Burns Madrigals Available propagate and care for succulents as Samuel Byck, Lindsay in clay pots. Participants will take class of 2020 to campus this whose major is finance. For Community Shows month. The incoming freshman Paige Trombley of Cranford Braverman as Lynette “Squeaky” home a small succulent planter. Fromme, Lauren Grof-Tisza as CRANFORD – The Cranford All supplies will be provided; class represents an accom- whose major is nursing. plished, diverse group of indi- Brendan Brightman of Cranford Sarah Jane Moore, Zach Mazouat High School Madrigal Choir has however, it is suggested that as John Hinckley, Chris Cantalupo become a fixture in the commu- participants bring their own gar- viduals who hail from 33 states, whose major is political science. the District of Columbia and 19 Shanna Kelly of Westfield whose as The Balladeer/Lee Harvey nity during the holiday season, dening gloves. Registration is lim- Oswald and Rich Colonna as The singing carols at various events ited to the first 10 people. countries around the world. major is undeclared. Morgan Ferretti of Cranford Catherine Acito of Scotch Plains Proprietor. and for numerous community This program is sponsored by Performances will run Friday organizations. the Hanson Park Conservancy whose major is biology. whose major is interdisciplinary Ariana Alvarado of Westfield liberal studies. and Saturdays at 8 p.m. from To book the choir for a caroling and brought to the public by a October 7 through October 22 performance this year, contact grant from Merck. To register for whose major is biotechnology. Anjanette Saleh of Scotch Plains Kayleigh Besnecker of Cranford whose major is international busi- with a 1 p.m. matinee on Satur- Cranford High School Choral Di- this event, visit the Hanson Park day, October 15. Tickets and ad- rector Anthony Rafaniello at Conservancy’s website, whose major is communication ness. studies. Lauren Sjonell of Scotch Plains ditional information can be found (908) 709-6312 before Friday, hansonparkconservancy.com, or by visiting www.cdctheatre.org. October 28. its Facebook page. Margaux Natiello of Westfield whose major is management. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here

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