Thunderstorm Knocks out Power to 7,000 Residents in Scotch Plains Westfield Planning Board Oks Townhouses on Ross

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 4, 2019 OUR 129th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 27-2019 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Westfield Planning Board OKs Townhouses on Ross Pl. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Zelley told the board. Mr. Francis has owned the property Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The proposed design will remove all for over 30 years. He will live in one of WESTFIELD –The planning board 24 existing residential units distributed the proposed units. on Monday night unanimously ap- throughout three buildings, he said. The After construction a homeowners’ proved three separate lots to be merged applicant has proposed three newly- association will govern operations and into one lot with three separate build- constructed buildings, with four units maintenance of the buildings, stated ings containing 10 residential each in buildings one and two, and two Mr. Zelley. Initially, Mr. Francis will townhouses at 215 Ross Place. Cur- units in the third building. serve as the homeowners’ association rently, 24 total residential units are lo- The proposed design will provide an president. cated throughout the three lots, stated overall unit reduction, decreasing the Mr. Zelley said the construction con- the applicant’s attorney, Frederick B. existing residential unit number by more tractor, Patrick Ferro, and Mr. Francis Zelley. The property’s owner-developer, than half, stated Mr. Zelley. have been in contact with Westfield Peter Francis, who will live at the new “We will have substantial landscap- Town Planner Donald Sammet, the development, has opted to pay $111,000 ing all around the buildings,” stated state-mandated affordable-housing to opt out of the court-mandated afford- Mr. Zelley, who described the sur- master planner, and other pertinent land- able-housing obligation. rounding neighborhoods as consist- use representative bodies to work on an “The proposed design is completely ing of both single-family and multi- agreed-upon housing outlay. conforming with town ordinances,” Mr. family residences. The proposed plan includes more than 22 parking spaces, including the garage parking space per each residential unit, stated the applicant’s engineer Courtesy of Mountainside Police and professional planner, Roger Winkle. TRAFFIC HEADACHE...Mountainside Police direct traffic at Route 22 and New Providence Road where the traffic light was Mr. Zelley said the proposed devel- out following a severe thunderstorm that also closed New Providence Road. Power outages were reported throughout the area. opment will provide a refurbished residential housing complex benefiting the neighborhood and Westfield. Mr. Winkle said the applicant’s prop- Thunderstorm Knocks Out Power erty buildings are substantially outdated or in need of repair on Ross Place or the surrounding Carleton Road. “I would say (they are in) the most To 7,000 Residents in Scotch Plains disrepair in the neighborhood,” said By PAUL J. PEYTON Road, Balfour Lane, Argyll Court and restore power. (Chief Trigo) is in con- Mr. Winkle. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Kevin Road. stant contact with PSE&G regarding Planning Board Chairman Robert REGION — A strong thunderstorm “The Township of Scotch Plains power outages and downed wires. Newell requested that Mr. Ferro pre- moved through Union County Satur- asks for everybody’s cooperation in PSE&G is working diligently to re- serve the properties’ existing slate side- day afternoon, downing trees and the aftermath of this afternoon’s storm. store power,” according to Fanwood walks. At a recent Westfield Historic power lines and causing thousands to Scotch Plains Police, Fire and Res- Police’s Facebook page. Preservation Commission (HPC) meet- lose power. cue as well as Public Works and On Sunday morning Springfield Av- ing, HPC Chairwoman Maria Boyes The National Weather Service PSE&G crews are out and working as enue was closed near Union County said historic slate sidewalk preserva- New York Office said what hit the quickly as possible to address all College and Nomahegan Park in Cran- Courtesy of Westfield FMBA Local 30 Facebook Page tion has been an aesthetic on which the area was a “severe thunderstorm with emergencies and damage. All resi- ford with a tree down. Similarly, the HEAVY DAMAGE...A home on Tremont Avenue in Westfield sustains signifi- commission and residents have focused straight line winds,” according to dents should stay away from any westbound lane of North Avenue in cant damage Saturday afternoon when a tree fell on the house during a severe preservation efforts. the Scotch Plains Office of Emer- downed wires,” the township said in Westfield was closed at Fourth Av- thunderstorm that passed through the area. Mr. Ferro said the existing slate side- gency Management. a First Alert media blast around 7:30 enue because of a downed tree on walks could be deemed a safety hazard Scotch Plains reported that 7,000 p.m. on Saturday night. Saturday. State Department of Trans- Building Collapse Causes as they have shown cracking and un- residents lost power during the storm. Public works crews were out clear- portation staff were on the scene to evenness. However, during the demoli- Power lines and downed trees caused ing trees as PSE&G worked to re- detour traffic. tion efforts, the slate sidewalks will be the closure of Sunnyfield Lane, Lake store power. By 5 p.m. on Sunday the Also, a house sustained significant Power Outage, Road Closure restored or donated to the town if they Avenue, Martine Avenue, Terrill township reported that the outages damage on Tremont Avenue after a CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Road, Warren Street, Arrowwood were down to 270 customers. PSE&G tree fell on the structure, according to By PAUL J. PEYTON Avenue from Walnut Avenue at the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader anticipated having full power restored the Westfield Firefighters Mutual Cranford line to Lincoln Avenue in Freeholders Introduce by Monday. Benevolent Association Local 30 GARWOOD — Emergency crews Garwood. Roadways that were still impass- Facebook page. were on the scene of the partial collapse Chief Wright said debris was “strewn able on Sunday included Sunnyfield As of 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Moun- of the vacant Paperboard factory build- across North Avenue.” The collapse Capital Bond Ordinance Lane between Leland and Sleepy Hol- tainside police reported that parts of ing on North Avenue Wednesday. took down power lines, causing a power low, Terrill Road at Kevin Road, Lake the borough were without power. New Garwood Police Chief James outage on the north side of Garwood, he By PAUL J. PEYTON ing management system in the Kellogg Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Avenue at Farmingdale Road, and Providence Road at Route 22 West in Wright told The Scotch Plains-Fan- said, including at the ShopRite super- Building at the Elizabeth campus. Balfour Lane. Roads that were pass- Mountainside was closed as the traf- wood Times that there were “no inju- market. He anticipated power to be out COUNTY — The Union County A public hearing and second read- able included Highlander Drive, fic signal was out. A vehicle was hit ries or loss of life” as a result of the for “a few hours,” but possibly longer, Freeholder Board introduced a ing on the ordinance is scheduled for Chapel Road, Prospect Avenue, Unami by a fallen tree limb, smashing the collapse. There were two workers on as PSE&G workers were on the scene $48,560,387 bond ordinance last Thursday, July 25. Lane, Warren Street, Argyll Court, windshield. Police reported there were site at the time, he said. Wednesday morning. Thursday that funds public improve- The board also approved a resolution Coles Avenue and Arrowwood Drive. no injuries from the storm. Chief Wright said the building had The roadway was closed between ments and acquisitions — everything consenting to a biosolids processing fa- Fanwood Police Chief Richard “PSE&G has been notified nu- been scheduled for demolition on Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street with from new communication and signal cility in Linden. The facility will be Trigo said as of Sunday morning merous times since the event and are Tuesday night, but that the work was traffic diverted to South Avenue. systems equipment to new equipment constructed in the Tremley Point section power lines were still down near Helen busy with storm damage in a wide cancelled by the contractor due to the Andrew Moran, director of public and machinery. The annual capital or- of Linden, the site of the Linden-Roselle Street and Herbert Avenue. part of their service area,” police threat of thunderstorms. safety for Union County, said, “We dinance is a $2-million increase over Sewerage Authority (LRSA). “PSE&G is working on the lines to said at the time. The collapse, which was first re- had personnel from emergency ser- last year, but less than the $72.4 mil- Dan Sullivan, executive director of ported at around 8:40 a.m. on Wednes- vices and county police on the scene lion in 2017 and $58.9 million in 2016. the Union County Improvement Au- day, resulted in the closure of North to assist.” The bond ordinance includes $14.6 thority (UCIA), said the project is a million for road, intersection, bridge partnership between the UCIA, LRSA and culvert improvement projects. and Aries Linden LLC, the company The county has secured $11.9 million that will operate the facility. in funding from state grants for the According to the minutes of the infrastructure improvements. Another November 5 meeting of the Linden $3.9 million is going for improve- Board of Adjustment, a vacant build- ments to county parks and recreation ing on the property will be repurposed facilities including installation of a to take sludge and turn it into usable new playground at Nomahegan Park energy, a byproduct of biochar which in Cranford, rehabilitation of is processed from biosolids. Warinanco Park in Roselle and Eliza- Mr. Sullivan told the freeholders beth, hydro-raking various lakes and that the county will not be guarantee- ponds, and construction of outdoor ing the project or allocating funds for gyms at various locations. its construction or operation. Another $2.4 million will be used John Drake of the Gibbons law for acquisition of new automotive firm, bond counsel for the UCIA, said vehicles, including original appara- the project will be funded through the tus and equipment, and new, addi- issuance of revenue bonds not to ex- tional or replacement equipment and ceed $50 million. He said the pro- machinery. An additional $3.6 mil- ceeds will be used as a loan to Aries, lion is being bonded for Union County which will be solely responsible to College for renovation of the campus repay the bonds. Mr. Drake said the center and the library at the Cranford bonds will be secured through rev- campus, phase two of the renovation enue generated from contracts for the Courtesy Town of Westfield of the health technologies building at processing of biosolids. WESTFIELD FIRE CHIEF...Anthony Tiller, accompanied by his sister, Sharon the Scotch Plains campus, and up- Mr. Sullivan said the UCIA will Turner, is sworn in Monday as Westfield fire chief by Mayor Shelley Brindle. He grade and replacement of the build- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 will be publicly sworn in at the Tuesday, July 9, town council meeting. Online Bonus at goleader.com PAGE INDEX Index Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13, 15 Courtesy of Tom Sloan Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 BUILDING COLLAPSE...Emergency crews were on the scene of the collapse of Letter — I Support Jim Boyes In — Westfield White/Mountainside, Police ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9, 16 the vacant Paperboard building on North Avenue in Garwood. The roadway was Ward 1, by Arlene Vezza, Berkeley Westfield White/Roxbury; Babe Ruth Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 14 closed from Walnut Avenue at the Cranford line to Lincoln Avenue and Oak Heights 13U — Cranford/Summit; MP Gold Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 Street in Garwood with traffic diverted to South Avenue. Sports — Ripken State Tourney 12U — Westfield/Cranford 11U

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Publication Garwood Parents Support Tenure of Teacher By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Garwood resident Michelle Stoffer Specially Written for The Westfield Leader posted on the petition, which was submit- GARWOOD – Several dozen parents ted to the board at the June 25 meeting, were in attendance at the June 25 board of that, “it is horrible what the school (dis- education meeting to oppose the board’s trict) is doing to her.” decision not to offer Lincoln School third- “My daughter loved Mrs. Dally,” wrote grade teacher Claudia Dally tenure. Ms. Stoffer. Lincoln School parents created an Mrs. Dally was described by numerous online petition, which received hundreds parents during public commentary as of named supporters vouching for Mrs. completely redirecting students’ insecu- Dally’s professionalism and “enormous rities and non-beneficial education hab- impact” on her students’ lives, stated its. Courtesy of Krystal Zawoysky resident Amy Silverman. Ms. Maloney said chaperoning a mu- SUPPORTING MRS. DALLY...Parents attended the Garwood Board of Educa- No formal action was taken at last seum field trip with Mrs. Dally’s class tion meeting on June 25 in support of third-grade teacher Claudia Dally, who was week’s meeting regarding whether or not allowed her to witness a student who was not offered tenure by the board of education after serving three years. Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader the board will consider parents’ concerns once timid volunteer frequently in re- BLOCKED ROADWAY...A severe thunderstorm caused a lot of damage through- and comments on the matter. sponse to a curator’s questions. Ms. out the area Saturday afternoon including in Westfield where a tree limb blocked However, board member Sal Piarulli Maloney credited Mrs. Dally’s influence Garwood OKs Bond Ord. North Avenue at 5:25 p.m. said, “For those on Facebook who com- with helping the student gain confidence mented your opinions don’t matter; your to speak up. voice will not be heard. As a board mem- “How she listened to their needs, their For Ladder Truck Purchase ber, I am here to tell you it does matter. It interests, and really got to know who each MTS Council Discusses matters to me.” child was as a person,” said Ms. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO “Weighing the pros and cons, even if Mrs. Dally has taught at Lincoln School Silverman, describing Mrs. Dally’s time Specially Written for The Westfield Leader never used, just one life saved is well worth for three years, which entails her receiv- at Lincoln School. GARWOOD – The borough council the minimal financial impact,” said resident Well Water Usage ing tenure upon the completion of her Ms. Silverman said the board has re- unanimously approved the bond ordinance and Planning Board Vice-Chairwoman ceived hundreds of emails from different last Thursday for a $1.3-million ladder Kathy Villaggio. “Residents have elected By KATE BROWNE ings owned by nonprofits that are opened first day at the beginning of her fourth Specially Written for The Westfield Leader year with the district, stated Lincoln parents describing Mrs. Dally as “the best truck. you our representatives to make the hard to the public and provides funds to sup- teacher their child had to date.” The ladder truck will cost taxpayers an decisions – it is your responsibility to do so MOUNTAINSIDE — Mayor Paul port improvements. The council also School teacher Tamara Benc, providing insight on the tenure process to The Mrs. Dally is acknowledged as con- additional $50 per household in municipal in this most important vote.” Mirabelli and the borough council on awarded the contract to resurface Par- tributing to her students’ success aca- taxes beginning in 2020, explained Mayor Ms. Villaggio said she thought the fire Tuesday discussed the impact of learning tridge Run to Midwest Construction for Westfield Leader. “Mrs. Dally is not like other teachers. demically, but also emotionally, stated Sara Todisco. The cost will remain flat until chief’s presentation represented the facts that several homes in the community may $279,787.16 and approved raffle appli- Ms. Silverman. 2021 when the cost per household will “for all residents to understand.” still be using well water. cations from The Arc of Union County There is something exceptional about her,” Lincoln School parent Sabrina “You will hear Mrs. Dally described as increase, stated Mayor Todisco. The council also introduced, on first The owners of 1234 Cedar Avenue and the Mountainside PTO. selfless, kind, loving and devoted to her The mayor said as time progresses the reading, a $440,000 bond ordinance for the discovered the well-water issue after pur- During the council comments portion Maloney told the board. Ms. Maloney said that, observing Mrs. students,” Ms. Silverman said. truck’s principal cost will diminish as the 2019 road improvement program and ap- chasing the home, which had been in of the meeting, Mayor Mirabelli urged all Garwood resident Adrienne Barnes interest costs associated with the outstand- proved, on second reading, a $13,000 capi- foreclosure, and beginning a major reno- residents to help fight hunger while beat- Dally’s “patience, her rapport, and her ability to teach in a new setting,” one commented on Mrs. Dally’s reinstatement ing debt is reduced. tal improvement ordinance to purchase new vation. The couple found the home was ing Kenilworth in the 2019 Foodstock petition as “the definition of what an ex- Resident Bruce Paterson said he was not borough computers. not hooked up to the public water system Challenge. Mayor Mirabelli and the mayor realizes “Mrs. Dally is nothing less than exceptional.” cellent and effective teacher should be.” sure if the purchase was absolutely needed Mayor Todisco said the road improve- and had a well on site. They described of Kenilworth are competing to see which “It’s clear from the support she has for a town surrounded by Mutual Aid towns. ment project includes Union Street, Liberty how they had worked with New Jersey town can collect more donations for the Ms. Silverman, a Lincoln School parent, said Mrs. Dally holds a bachelor’s received that she is an asset to the Garwood Mr. Paterson said he wanted the council to Court, and the 400 block of Pine Avenue. American Water and Borough Engineer Foodstock organization. Foodstock is a school district,” added Garwood resident consider if the truck was providing a service She said the computer purchases will re- Mike Disko to devise a plan to hook the grassroots community organization that degree in psychology and two master’s degrees, in early education and special Lauren Pizarro. Mutual Aid response could not. place computer operating systems within house up to the water main and deter- was created to help residents who struggle During the business portion of the Resident Hugh Sinclair responded to police cruisers and borough hall computer mined that it may be necessary to obtain with food insecurity. The group began in education. “Mrs. Dally seeks to individualize meeting, the board approved a new five- Mr. Paterson’s commentary, stating that systems. a road-opening permit, as the excavation Central Jersey in 2010 and has collected year contract for Superintendent of Garwood Fire Chief Allan Tweedle de- In other business, Council President Marc work could be a challenge. more than 220,000 pounds of food. All learning, allowing students to grow using their own interests and talents as a foun- Schools Teresa Quigley, Ed.D. Her sal- tailed how the current fire truck fleet could Lazarow, Mayor Todisco and Councilman According to Mr. Disko, while there is food collected in Mountainside will be ary for the 2019-2020 school year is not reach residential backyards or taller Graham attended a June 18 rally at Newark a process in place to determine if a well is donated to the Community Foodbank of dation for growth,” said Ms. Silverman. Ms. Maloney said Mrs. Dally has a $161,940, reflecting a 2-percent increase. buildings and residents occupying them. Penn Station for one-seat rides to Manhat- on site when a home is demolished there New Jersey, which is located in Hillside. Lincoln School Principal Mary “Through the entire process I had many tan along NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley train is no mechanism that allows the building The mayor reminded all residents that proven track record, having received tenure in the Jersey City school district, as Emmons was reappointed with a 2-per- one-on-one conversations with Chief line. department to determine if well water is they can donate non-perishable food items cent salary increase to $118,162 and Tweedle and many fellow citizens. I have Last week, New Jersey’s State Senate used prior to issuing a building permit for at Borough Hall during normal business well as support from petition signers (previous students) from as far away as Texas Business Administrator/Board Secretary come to fully support the purchase,” Coun- approved legislation “calling for a detailed renovations. It was agreed to allow the hours now until Friday, July 12, and that Debra LeBrun was reappointed at a sal- cilman Russell Graham said. review of what it would take to establish a road opening and restoration subject to a food items will be collected during the who have commented on “how truly special she is.” ary of $107,887, representing a 2.75- Mr. Graham said when the discussion full-time direct service into Manhattan.” field inspection by Mr. Disko. Fourth of July fireworks display. There percent salary increase. The salary in- began, he “didn’t know much at all.” Mr. Based on the Senate-approved legisla- Council members also considered sev- will be periodic “weigh ins” to see which “I don’t appreciate them stringing along such a nice woman. A great teacher for cludes $82,200 as business administra- Graham said he began educating himself to tion, a “detailed feasibility analysis” will be eral infrastructure and community service town is ahead in collections. tor/board secretary and $25,687 for her make “the best-informed decision” when conducted assessing what it would take to matters. The governing body unanimously Councilwoman Rachel Pater provided three years now. To only not hire her (back),” said Ms. Maloney to The Leader. position as accounts payable clerk. voting on the bond ordinance. institute a full-time Raritan Valley service voted in favor of applying for a 2019 Kids an overview of the Recycle Right New Before Mutual Aid can be called to a fire, line into Manhattan, stated Councilman Recreation Trust Grant. The grant pro- Jersey program. According to Ms. Pater, the Garwood Fire Department must arrive Lazarow. gram is administered by the Union County the New Jersey Department of Environ- first and call for Mutual Aid support, stated “It is completely unacceptable; our com- Freeholders through the Open Space, Kids mental Protection sponsors this new so- Freeholders Mr. Sinclair. muters do not have equity in sharing of Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust cial media program, which is designed to Mr. Sinclair said Garwood’s business these services,” Councilman Lazarow said. Fund. The grants provide matching funds help counties, municipalities and busi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 district cannot be appropriately protected He criticized NJ Transit for not providing to assist communities with projects. Among nesses educate their residents, staffs and “have no involvement whatsoever” testing evidence along with the forensic from engulfing flames without the new services benefiting all taxpayers. the possible uses for the funds that the patrons about the problems created by on construction of the facility. scientist’s salary and benefits. He said ladder truck’s purchase. He said a cata- The councilman said he “implores” all borough council discussed were repairs to recycling contamination. Recycling con- The board also approved a shared- Union County has had the agreement strophic fire would disincentivize further residents, Mayor Todisco and leaders from the paths at the community pool, upgrades tamination occurs when materials that services agreement at a fee not to with Middlesex for six years. investments in Garwood’s business dis- other towns to continue putting pressure on to the tennis courts and improvements to are not recyclable are mixed with those exceed $90,000 with Middlesex The board also approved $110,000 trict, creating financial hardship for the NJ Transit officials to restore Raritan Val- the playing fields. that are, for example plastic bags, borough’s long-term budget. ley service. In addition, council members agreed Styrofoam and household chemicals. This County for utilization of the Union for a one-year contract with Preven- to apply for a federal Community Devel- contamination creates serious quality- County forensic laboratory by a tion Links of Roselle for the county’s opment Block Grant. The Community control issues and adversely affects the Middlesex forensic scientist. Union Helping Hands 365 Program. Development Block Grant identifies pub- economics of recycling. The council voted County First Assistant Prosecutor Albert Freeholder Chris Hudak said the Nevada Street Home Being licly-owned facilities and infrastructure to endorse and support the program via Cernadas, Jr. said the fee covers all the program is the county’s response to such as streets, playgrounds and build- its social media accounts. products used such as chemicals in the opioid crisis. He said the county’s program will conduct substance abuse Reviewed by WHPC prevention, reduce overdose deaths By MICHAEL BONACCORSO based its initiatives on raising aware- and reduce relapses. He said recov- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ness of existing historic homes and Open Your ery specialists will be provided WESTFIELD – A residence at 1737 designated districts, stated Ms. Boyes. through Prevention Links, a not-for- Nevada Street is being reviewed for She said through awareness residents profit organization, which takes a historic designation by the Westfield can understand the important role his- Hearts and Homes leadership role in the prevention of Historic Preservation Commission toric preservation has in Westfield’s drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse and (WHPC), WHPC Chairwoman Maria neighborhoods’ aesthetics. related issues, according to its website. Boyes said at the commission’s June 24 In the survey, residents identified the to the World “The on-call coverage area is de- meeting. Reeve History and Cultural Resource signed to work in those communities The residence is owned by Carol and Center, Charles Addams House, Host an International Student where there is the greatest rate of Frank Nolde, retired Westfield school Kimball Avenue Historical District and With Education First overdose, namely Cranford, Eliza- teachers who have lived in Westfield Mindowaskin Park Historic District as beth, Linden, Rahway and Union. since the 1960s, stated Ms. Boyes. the “most commonly visited,” stated this summer for 3 - 4 weeks. There will be near round-the-clock The Nevada Street location would be Ms. Boyes. coverage for this program,” he said. the second property to receive a his- “A number of responses indicated Session 1: July 5 – 24 In other business, Ron Zuber, direc- toric designation this year from the the Stoneleigh Park should become a tor of parks and recreation, said since Session 2A: July 25 – Aug 13 WHPC. A residence owned by Robert designated Historic District,” Ms. Boyes Memorial Day weekend the new spray and Pamela Newell, located at 603 said. Session 2B: July 25 – Aug 20 park at Wheeler Park in Linden has Clark Street, was designated in May. Surveyed residents were “split about had 9,800 visitors from the county and The Newells’ home was the first in having their property designated as a 1,035 residents from outside Union Westfield to receive the designation in historic district,” Ms. Boyes said. Call Jeannine Pfeiffer County. He said there is a maximum 21 years. Thirty-five percent of respondents capacity of 500 and there are lines Ms. Boyes said a video can be found said they would support a historic des- outside the facility waiting to get in. on YouTube documenting the Newells’ ignation, 33 percent said they would 908-481-6077 Freeholder Kimberly Palmieri- [email protected] journey throughout the years waiting to not support a designation, and 32 per- Mouded said the Westfield Neigh- purchase their historic dream home. In cent responded that they were not sure. borhood Council will celebrate its www.ef.com the video, the Newells discuss both An overwhelming majority (74 per- 50th anniversary at a day-long event how they historically preserved their cent) support having public landmarks on Saturday, July 20. home and what designation means to becoming historically designated. Only them. 8 percent stated public landmarks should Upon receiving a letter of consent the not be historically designated. WHPC also will review a home on Residents who have responded to Dudley Avenue. surveys or provided qualitative re- “We are thrilled there has been a sponses on historic preservation con- renewed interest in historic designation cerns most often mentioned new devel- here in Westfield,” stated Ms. Boyes. opments impeding neighborhood pres- The town council adopted an ordi- ervations. nance on June 18 designating The Reeve Ms. Boyes said many residents are House, at 314 Mountain Avenue, which worried that “Westfield is losing its has been designated as both a national starter homes.” Starter homes refer to and state historic landmark, and Tri- older homes needing some repairs or angle Park, located at Walnut Street and refurbishing or smaller homes no longer Mountain Avenue, as historic landmarks being affordable for younger buyers. in Westfield. Triangle was the first park Residents said good builders or neigh- in the Westfield park system. borhood-friendly builders should be Over the last several months the town incentivized, according to the survey. council, working with external sources, Several respondents mentioned the has begun preparing the updated town refurbishing the slate sidewalks. Westfield master plan, stated Ms. Boyes. She said historic preservation has been included as a focus area within the updated master plan. Westfield has begun collecting feedback from residents through surveys on Plan. Bd. the town’s website and community feed- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 back taking place throughout the last are not salvageable, he said. several months, as well as preliminary Planning Board member Michael La feedback from the survey’s administra- Place said a sycamore tree along the tor. road that had been set for removal in the “Eighty percent (of respondents) see proposed plan could “actually be kept.” historic preservation as a worthwhile Mr. La Place said the tree is “very old.” goal for the town,” Ms. Boyes said. Upon the board’s specific request the Only 7 percent of survey respon- applicant agreed to preserve the sy- Martin Schmiede 908-482-8855 dents indicated historic preservation camore tree along the property’s curb- “was not a worthwhile goal” or worth ing. including in the master plan, stated Ms. As one condition for the board’s Boyes. approval the applicant must review the “About two-thirds of respondents in- proposed plan with Westfield’s Tree dicated they do not have any knowl- Preservation Commission. edge about locally-designated build- Other conditions include that the ings or districts,” Ms. Boyes said. applicant place a wrap-around porch Within the last year the WHPC has along each new proposed structure. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, July 4, 2019 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 60th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 27-2019 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Thunderstorm Knocks Out Power To 7,000 Residents in Scotch Plains By PAUL J. PEYTON Kevin Road. Roadways that were still impass- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “The Township of Scotch Plains able on Sunday included Sunnyfield REGION — A strong thunderstorm asks for everybody’s cooperation in Lane between Leland and Sleepy Hol- moved through Union County Satur- the aftermath of this afternoon’s storm. low, Terrill Road at Kevin Road, Lake day afternoon, downing trees and Scotch Plains Police, Fire and Res- Avenue at Farmingdale Road, and power lines and causing thousands to cue, as well as Public Works and Balfour Lane. Roads that were pass- lose power. PSE&G crews are out and working as able included Highlander Drive, The National Weather Service New quickly as possible to address all Chapel Road, Prospect Avenue, Unami York Office said what hit the area was emergencies and damage. All resi- Lane, Warren Street, Argyll Court, a “severe thunderstorm with straight dents should stay away from any Coles Avenue and Arrowwood Drive. line winds,” according to the Scotch downed wires,” the township said in Fanwood Police Chief Richard Plains Office of Emergency Manage- a First Alert media blast around 7:30 Trigo said as of Sunday morning ment. p.m. on Saturday night. power lines were still down near Helen Scotch Plains reported that 7,000 Public works crews were out clear- Street and Herbert Avenue. residents lost power during the storm. ing trees as PSE&G worked to re- “PSE&G is working on the lines to Power lines and downed trees caused store power. By 5 p.m. on Sunday the restore power. (Chief Trigo) is in con- the closure of Sunnyfield Lane, Lake township reported that the outages stant contact with PSE&G regarding Avenue, Martine Avenue, Terrill were down to 270 customers. PSE&G power outages and downed wires. Road, Warren Street, Arrowwood anticipated having full power restored PSE&G is working diligently to re- Road, Balfour Lane, Argyll Court and by Monday. store power,” according to Fanwood Police’s Facebook page. On Sunday morning, Springfield Avenue was closed near Union County College and Nomahegan Park in Cranford with a tree down. Similarly, Kristan McAliney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the westbound lane of North Avenue ANTICIPATION BUILDS...A crowd awaits the fireworks display Sunday night at the Scotch Hills Golf Course in Scotch in Westfield was closed at Fourth Plains. Avenue because of a downed tree on Saturday. State Department of Trans- portation staff were on the scene to detour traffic. BOE Thanks Margaret Hayes for Also, a house sustained significant damage on Tremont Avenue after a tree fell on the structure, according to the Westfield Firefighters Mutual Her Years As Superintendent Benevolent Association Local 30 By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL her retirement as of this month. the years that I served with you and I Facebook page. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Outgoing Scotch Plains-Fanwood wanted to take the time to thank you As of 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, SCOTCH PLAINS – After 16 years High School (SPFHS) senior, and publicly.” Mountainside police reported that parts of service to the Scotch Plains- camera person for the last two years Currently, Mr. Whitehouse resides of the borough were without power. Fanwood School district, members for district meetings, Christopher with his family in Brick. New Providence Road at Route 22 of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Bagdonas, spoke to Superintendent He concluded by stating that with Kristan McAliney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times West in Mountainside was closed as of Education as well as district em- Hayes, thanking her for her “extreme Joan Mast, Ed.D., becoming the new HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY...Fireworks light up the sky Sunday night at the the traffic signal was out. A vehicle ployees and members of the audience professionalism and integrity” as the superintendent, “I feel the district is Scotch Hills Golf Course in Scotch Plains. was hit by a fallen tree limb, smashing said their goodbyes to Margaret superintendent for the years that he in good hands moving forward.” the windshield. Police reported there Hayes, Ed.D., who served as superin- had known her. He noted that, “she Current Board President Karen were no injuries from the storm. tendent of schools for the district and always had the students’ best interest Kulikowski addressed Superintendent Fanwood Council Reports “PSE&G has been notified numerous ran the bi-monthly meeting for the at heart and her work for our schools Hayes by saying, “I am so glad I got times since the event and are busy with last time last Thursday evening. Her has been nothing short of incredible.” to work with you and I want to thank On Fan Jam, Ordinances storm damage in a wide part of their official last day of employment for Retired Board of Education mem- you for all you have done for our service area,” police said at the time. the district was June 28 as she starts ber and longtime past president of the district.” By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL leave for said employees. board, Trip Whitehouse, also ad- Past President and past Vice-Presi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times One ordinance appropriates dressed Superintendent Hayes, not- dent Nancy Bauer also thanked the FANWOOD – During its agenda- $65,000 for severance pay for two Freeholders Introduce ing her dedication to the district retiring superintendent for her years setting meeting held Monday evening, retiring police officers while another schools. He stated, “Our two towns of service and thanked her for being Fanwood’s governing body noted that establishes new salary ranges for po- have been better with you at the helm a long-standing partner in the suc- the recent Fan Jam event in the bor- lice officers filling their spots. Capital Bond Ordinance of our schools with your leadership cess of the district. ough was a huge success. In other business, Gary Whyte of By PAUL J. PEYTON cessing facility in Linden. The facil- and guidance. No matter what chal- Superintendent Hayes then ad- Members of the borough council Mountainside spoke during the pub- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ity will be constructed in the Tremley lenge we were facing, you always dressed the audience, stating, “I have reported that Fan Jam, which was lic portion of the council meeting COUNTY — The Union County Point section of Linden, the site of the focused on what was right for our been so blessed to work with a board held this past weekend, brought in asking for support of a letter-writing Freeholder Board introduced a Linden-Roselle Sewerage Authority children. You did this with equity in of education, past and present, with more than 5,000 participants. It also campaign to help convince the only $48,560,387 bond ordinance last (LRSA). our buildings, at times with compet- so many fine educators.” She added, was noted that this was the third con- two towns in the State of New Jersey Thursday that funds public improve- Dan Sullivan, executive director of ing needs and a limited budget.” He “I am so pleased and grateful that Dr. secutive year that the event took place that are not backing a proclamation to ments and acquisitions — everything the Union County Improvement Au- added, “you made me a better person CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 in Fanwood. support Fibrodysplasia Ossificans from new communication and signal thority (UCIA), said the project is a Highlights of Fan Jam included Progressiva (FOP) to join their fel- systems equipment to new equipment partnership between the UCIA, LRSA various food vendors, including mul- low municipalities in this effort. Mr. and machinery. The annual capital and Aries Linden LLC, the company Online Bonus at goleader.com tiple ethnic eateries, as well as a three- Whyte said he had documented sup- ordinance is a $2-million increase that will operate the facility. Index block-long car show and a number of port from every town in the state over last year, but less than the $72.4 According to the minutes of the local bands. The event was spon- except for the towns of Harding and million in 2017 and $58.9 million in November 5 meeting of the Linden Letter — I Support Jim Boyes In — Westfield White/Mountainside, sored by the Greater Westfield Area Walpack Township. 2016. Board of Adjustment, a vacant build- Ward 1, by Arlene Vezza, Berkeley Westfield White/Roxbury; Babe Ruth Chamber of Commerce. He noted that he started his volun- The bond ordinance includes $14.6 ing on the property will be repurposed Heights 13U — Cranford/Summit; MP Gold In a separate matter, two ordinances teer work to raise awareness and work million for road, intersection, bridge to take sludge and turn it into usable Sports — Ripken State Tourney 12U — Westfield/Cranford 11U were passed upon second reading and on fundraisers for the condition back and culvert improvement projects. energy, a byproduct of biochar which a public hearing regarding salary in 2002 and that Fanwood was the The county has secured $11.9 million is processed from biosolids. ranges for non-contractual borough third in the state to adopt verbiage to in funding from state grants for the Mr. Sullivan told the freeholders employees and appropriation of sick CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 infrastructure improvements. Another that the county will not be guarantee- $3.9 million is going for improve- ing the project or allocating funds for ments to county parks and recreation its construction or operation. facilities including installation of a John Drake of the Gibbons law new playground at Nomahegan Park firm, bond counsel for the UCIA, said in Cranford, rehabilitation of the project will be funded through the Warinanco Park in Roselle and Eliza- issuance of revenue bonds not to ex- beth, hydro-raking various lakes and ceed $50 million. He said the pro- ponds, and construction of outdoor ceeds will be used as a loan to Aries, gyms at various locations. which will be solely responsible to Another $2.4 million will be used repay the bonds. Mr. Drake said the for acquisition of new automotive bonds will be secured through rev- vehicles, including original appara- enue generated from contracts for the tus and equipment, and new, addi- processing of biosolids. tional or replacement equipment and Mr. Sullivan said the UCIA will machinery. An additional $3.6 mil- “have no involvement whatsoever” lion is being bonded for Union County on construction of the facility. College for renovation of the campus The board also approved a shared- Kimberly A. Broadwell for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times center and the library at the Cranford services agreement at a fee not to HAPPY RETIREMENT...Superintendent of Schools Margaret Hayes, Ed.D., campus, phase two of the renovation exceed $90,000 with Middlesex left, is thanked for her years leading the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district at of the health technologies building at County for utilization of the Union last Thursday’s board of education meeting. Also pictured is Board of Education the Scotch Plains campus, and up- County forensic laboratory by a President Karen Kulikowski and board member Evan Murray. grade and replacement of the build- Middlesex forensic scientist. Union ing management system in the Kellogg County First Assistant Prosecutor PAGE INDEX

Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Building at the Elizabeth campus. Albert Cernadas, Jr. said the fee cov- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13, 15 SOUTHERN EXPOSURE...A strong thunderstorm hit the south side of Scotch A public hearing and second readers all the products used such as chemi- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Plains Saturday night. At least 20 large trees were felled and many roads were ing on the ordinance is scheduled for cals in testing evidence along with the Police ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9, 16 closed at certain spots, including Cooper Road, AberdeenRoad, Clydesdale Road, Thursday, July 25. forensic scientist’s salary and ben- Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 14 Raritan Road and Kevin Road. Power was lost in localized areas. Kevin Road was The board also approved a resolu- efits. He said Union County has had Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 closed at the intersection of Terrill Road. tion consenting to a biosolids pro- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Courtesy of Tom Kranz Courtesy of Tom Kranz ROCK ‘N’ ROLL...The Fan Jam Jelly Band performs on stage at Sunday’s third COOL CARS...The main drag of the car show on Marian Avenue and two full annual Fanwood Summer Fan Jam at LaGrande Park. The outdoor rock concert blocks of Second Street is popular with crowds at Sunday’s third annual Fanwood and food festival was blessed with perfect weather for the third straight year so the Summer Fan Jam at LaGrande Park. estimated crowd of 5,000 could enjoy the five bands that performed throughout the afternoon. MTS Council Discusses Fanwood Council Reports on Wells In Community By KATE BROWNE ings owned by nonprofits that are opened Fan Jam, Ordinances Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to the public and provides funds to sup- Courtesy of Tom Sloan MOUNTAINSIDE — Mayor Paul port improvements. The council also CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 BUILDING COLLAPSE...Emergency crews were on the scene of the collapse of Mirabelli and the borough council on awarded the contract to resurface Par- the vacant Paperboard building on North Avenue in Garwood. The roadway was Tuesday discussed the impact of learning tridge Run to Midwest Construction for support his efforts. FOP is a rare and garding fees for 2020 for Fanwood that several homes in the community may $279,787.16 and approved raffle applica- debilitating genetic condition in which train station parking. It was proposed closed from Walnut Avenue at the Cranford line to Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street in Garwood with traffic diverted to South Avenue. still be using well water. tions from The Arc of Union County and muscle tissue and connective tissue by the Administration and Finance The owners of 1234 Cedar Avenue the Mountainside PTO. such as tendons and ligaments are Committee that the fee for Fanwood discovered the well-water issue after pur- During the council comments portion gradually replaced by bone. It essen- residents stay the same, at $407, but chasing the home, which had been in of the meeting, Mayor Mirabelli urged all tially forms a second skeleton that that the rate for residents of Scotch Building Collapse Causes foreclosure, and beginning a major reno- residents to help fight hunger while beat- imprisons the body in bone. Plains and other towns be raised by vation. The couple found the home was ing Kenilworth in the 2019 Foodstock A report was given by Director of $17, making the fee $760 instead of not hooked up to the public water system Challenge. Mayor Mirabelli and the mayor Economic Development Liz Jeffery $743. Power Outage, Road Closure and had a well on site. They described of Kenilworth are competing to see which how they had worked with New Jersey town can collect more donations for the regarding the new Station Square The next Fanwood council meet- By PAUL J. PEYTON Avenue from Walnut Avenue at the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times American Water and Borough Engineer Foodstock organization. Foodstock is a buildings, in which she noted that ing is scheduled for Monday, July Cranford line to Lincoln Avenue in Mike Disko to devise a plan to hook the grassroots community organization that “all units are filled.” She stated that 15, at 7 p.m., at Borough Hall, lo- GARWOOD — Emergency crews Garwood. house up to the water main and deter- was created to help residents who struggle presently two of the “affordable- cated at 75 North Martine Avenue. A were on the scene of the partial col- Chief Wright said debris was “strewn mined that it may be necessary to obtain a with food insecurity. The group began in housing units” were awaiting a cer- discussion and first reading of an lapse of the vacant Paperboard factory across North Avenue.” The collapse road-opening permit, as the excavation Central Jersey in 2010 and has collected tificate of occupancy, but that all ordinance regarding the Old South building on North Avenue Wednesday. took down power lines, causing a power work could be a challenge. more than 220,000 pounds of food. All units were accounted for. Avenue Redevelopment Plan will be Garwood Police Chief James outage on the north side of Garwood, According to Mr. Disko, while there is food collected in Mountainside will be There was a short discussion re- on the agenda. Wright told The Scotch Plains- he said, including at the ShopRite su- a process in place to determine if a well is donated to the Community Foodbank of Fanwood Times that there were “no permarket. He anticipated power to be on site when a home is demolished there New Jersey, which is located in Hillside. is no mechanism that allows the building The mayor reminded all residents that injuries or loss of life” as a result of out for “a few hours,” but possibly department to determine if well water is they can donate non-perishable food items the collapse. There were two workers longer, as PSE&G workers were on the used prior to issuing a building permit for at Borough Hall during normal business on site at the time, he said. scene Wednesday morning. renovations. It was agreed to allow the hours now until Friday, July 12, and that Chief Wright said the building had The roadway was closed between road opening and restoration subject to a food items will be collected during the been scheduled for demolition on Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street with field inspection by Mr. Disko. Fourth of July fireworks display. There Tuesday night, but that the work was traffic diverted to South Avenue. Council members also considered sev- will be periodic “weigh ins” to see which cancelled by the contractor due to the Andrew Moran, director of public eral infrastructure and community service town is ahead in collections. threat of thunderstorms. safety for Union County, said, “We matters. The governing body unanimously Councilwoman Rachel Pater provided The collapse, which was first re- had personnel from emergency ser- voted in favor of applying for a 2019 Kids an overview of the Recycle Right New Recreation Trust Grant. The grant program Jersey program. According to Ms. Pater, ported at around 8:40 a.m. on Wednes- vices and county police on the scene is administered by the Union County Free- the New Jersey Department of Environ- day, resulted in the closure of North to assist.” holders through the Open Space, Kids mental Protection sponsors this new so- Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust cial media program, which is designed to Iselin Man Charged After Fund. The grants provide matching funds help counties, municipalities and busi- to assist communities with projects. Among nesses educate their residents, staffs and the possible uses for the funds that the patrons about the problems created by Child On Bicycle Is Struck By Car borough council discussed were repairs to recycling contamination. Recycling con- SCOTCH PLAINS — Police offic- ing and trauma to his face and mouth. the paths at the community pool, upgrades tamination occurs when materials that are ers responded to the intersection of The officers provided first aid and the to the tennis courts and improvements to not recyclable are mixed with those that Park and Church Avenues in Scotch Scotch Plains Rescue Squad re- the playing fields. are, for example plastic bags, Styrofoam Plains during the early evening of sponded and transported the child to In addition, council members agreed to and household chemicals. This contami- June 24 on a report of a child on a Morristown Memorial Hospital. apply for a federal Community Develop- nation creates serious quality-control is- bicycle who was struck by a motor During the course of the investiga- ment Block Grant. The Community De- sues and adversely affects the economics Courtesy of Tom Kranz velopment Block Grant identifies pub- of recycling. The council voted to endorse PROMOTING THE CHAMBER...Staff and board members from the Greater vehicle. tion, it was determined that the vehicle licly-owned facilities and infrastructure and support the program via its social Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) are ready to assist attendees at Upon their arrival, police encoun- in question had left the scene of the such as streets, playgrounds and build- media accounts. Sunday’s third annual Fanwood Summer Fan Jam at LaGrande Park, an event tered an 11-year-old boy from Scotch accident. Witnesses followed the ve- sponsored by the GWACC. Plains who was suffering from a lac- hicle and were able to get the driver eration to his left eyebrow with bleed- stopped on Martine Avenue in Fan- wood. The driver of the vehicle, a 2015 four-door Nissan Altima, was identi- Freeholders fied as Kalindu S. Dealwis, 26, of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Open Your Iselin. He was arrested and charged the agreement with Middlesex for six overdose, namely Cranford, Elizabeth, with leaving the scene of a motor- years. Linden, Rahway and Union. There vehicle accident with serious bodily The board also approved $110,000 will be near round-the-clock cover- Hearts and Homes injury (third degree), assault by auto for a one-year contract with Preven- age for this program,” he said. (fourth degree), and also was issued tion Links of Roselle for the county’s In other business, Ron Zuber, direc- summonses for careless driving, leav- Helping Hands 365 Program. tor of parks and recreation, said since to the World ing the scene of an accident with inju- Freeholder Chris Hudak said the Memorial Day weekend the new spray ries and failure to report an accident. program is the county’s response to park at Wheeler Park in Linden has Host an International Student the opioid crisis. He said the county’s had 9,800 visitors from the county With Education First program will conduct substance abuse and 1,035 residents from outside prevention, reduce overdose deaths Union County. He said there is a maxi- this summer for 3 - 4 weeks. Hayes and reduce relapses. He said recovery mum capacity of 500 and there are CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 specialists will be provided through lines outside the facility waiting to get Session 1: July 5 – 24 Mast is the next superintendent for the Prevention Links, a not-for-profit or- in. Session 2A: July 25 – Aug 13 district.” ganization, which takes a leadership Freeholder Kimberly Palmieri- Superintendent Mast has served the role in the prevention of drug, alcohol Mouded said the Westfield Neighbor- Session 2B: July 25 – Aug 20 district for a number of years as the and tobacco abuse and related issues, hood Council will celebrate its 50th assistant superintendent and began her according to its website. anniversary at a day-long event on new role as superintendent on July 1. “The on-call coverage area is de- Saturday, July 20. Call Jeannine Pfeiffer The next board meeting will be held signed to work in those communities The next board agenda and regular on Thursday, August 29, at 7:30 p.m., where there is the greatest rate of meetings will be on Thursday, July 25. 908-481-6077 in the administration building at Ce- [email protected] dar Street and Evergreen Avenue in Scotch Plains. There are no board www.ef.com meetings scheduled for the month of July.

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Courtesy of Tom Kranz COOL DESIGN...Face painter does a cool design on Lilah, 4, of Scotch Plains at Sunday’s third annual Fanwood Summer Fan Jam at LaGrande Park. Page 2 Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Garwood to Sell Sewage Flow Rights for $145,000 By WAYNE BAKER ceeded the 10 permitted incidences Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Yimes of excess flow last year. RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley The ongoing situation with the si- Sewerage Authority (RVSA) last week phon in Union County’s Rahway River approved Garwood selling 100,000 Park has resulted in Dennis Estis, the gallons per day of flow rights to Authority’s counsel, saying at RVSA’s Springfield as part of Springfield’s May’s meeting that the Authority will efforts to remedy a persistent excess likely need to work with the county to flow situation. develop a formal easement agree- An agreement was reached for ment. Mr. Estis said this should have Garwood to sell 100,000 gallons per been done in 1930 (the date of con- day of flow rights to Springfield for struction of the sewage system). $145,000. The board approved the Michael Gelin, Woodbridge’s sale at its May meeting. No other vommissioner, asked a follow-up towns requested to share in the sale question at the May meeting related by the June 14 deadline, so the sale to developing a GIS database of loca- will move forward. This purchase is tions of the system. Mr. Buonocore part of an effort by Springfield to said he and other staff have mapped remedy a pattern of excess flows. locations of “virtually all” manholes Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader and The Times over the last two years. Mr. Gelin’s WELL DESERVED RETIREMENT...Steven Greet, Garwood's Commissioner, John Buonocore, RVSA’s staff engi- presents Joanne Grimes with a copy of a resolution recognizing her at her neer, told The Westfield Leader and continued questioning resulted in Jim retirement for 34 years of service to the Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority. The Times that Garwood holds 4.19 Meehan, the Authority’s executive million gallons per day of flow rights director, agreeing to get a price on and currently averages 0.67 million having CDM Smith, an engineering gallons per day. He also said that it’s and construction firm, map the sys- Cryan Leading Charge to been a long time since Garwood has tem. The question was also raised had any excess flow violations. about making the data available on Councilman Mark LoGrippo - On Trinitas Trauma Following the sale, Garwood will the web. Multiple people, both com- hold 4.09 million gallons per day and missioners and staff, expressed con- UNION – Union County State from a hospital that was under state Springfield will hold 3.99 million cern about that being a security risk. What the 4th of July means to me Senator Joseph Cryan (D-20th, monitor for multiple quality, fiscal, gallons per day of flow rights. This At the June meeting commission- I wish everyone a happy and safe those who have fought, died and con- Union) last week announced that he and administrative violations at the marks the first time in RVSA’s history ers heard two motions recognizing 4th of July weekend. Following is a tinue to fight to preserve this country’s and other concerned community lead- expense of a hospital that did every- that flow rights have been sold. Joanne Grimes for her 34 years of speech I gave when I was first elected honor for their sacrifices, their pa- ers are pursuing legal remedy follow- thing right can no longer be glossed Springfield had their excess flow service to the RVSA. Having started to the Westfield Town Council eight triotism and their love of country. ing the Murphy Administration’s de- over. This entire process has been hearing immediately prior to the May her career doing secretarial work, Ms. years ago. Again, I reflect on the 4th of July, I cision to deny a Level 2 Trauma Des- handled incorrectly and this issue is regular meeting of RVSA’s board. Grimes completed her career as of- It is a real honor and privilege for think about our founding fathers and ignation to Trinitas Regional Medi- too important to the people in my The board has raised questions and fice administrator, board secretary, me to be here. My wife and I love the members of the Continental Congress cal Center in Elizabeth because of district and the surrounding areas to asked for additional documentation and qualified purchasing administra- Town of Westfield and we are grate- who worked so tirelessly to take the opposition from long troubled Uni- simply turn a blind eye. We have from all three towns, which have had tor. A resolution thanking her for her ful to live and raise our family in such necessary steps to declare indepen- versity Hospital in Newark. already begun pursuing every legal hearings by June 10. It’s anticipated work was passed and a second resolu- a great community and proud to call dence back in 1776. This determination by Governor option at our disposal. We should not that the board will be asked to decide tion from Springfield was also read. Westfield our home. It was the combined efforts of many Murphy’s Department of Health was let political pressures supersede com- on the fates of the three towns, Clark, Clark’s Commissioner, Frank Every year on the 4th of July, I am determined individuals to create a made in spite of the fact that Trinitas munity healthcare needs.” Rahway, and Springfield, which ex- Mazzarella, who has worked with reminded of what it means to be an vision for what this country could be. met all of the necessary requirements Ms. Grimes during his 24 years as a American. It all began for my family As so eloquently written by Thomas to achieve the critical designation, commissioner, made comments rec- in the early 1900’s when four of my Pain in Common Sense, “these are was unanimously approved by the Bramnick: Jerseyans ognizing her honesty, professional- grandparents left Southern Italy to the times that try men’s souls.” I ac- State Health Planning Board and that ism, kindness and that she was a con- come to America. I often think what it knowledge their hard work, their de- University Hospital required a state stant through changes of other per- was like for them to leave their home- termination, their fortitude and their monitor following quality, fiscal and Still Can’t Afford The sonnel and commissioners. land and come to a new country. How vision to have one nation and one administrative mismanagement, ac- At the May meeting, it was re- difficult it must have been for them people living in a country without cording to a press release from Sen. Democrats’ Budget vealed that roofing work on the not knowing the English language dictatorship or monarchy. Cryan. RVSA’s primary building, which had and customs. My dad would always Looking around today, I see not Gov. Murphy’s Commissioner of TRENTON – Assembly Republi- cans are ready to pass those reforms been awarded through a Union County tell a story how he was about 9 years one people, I see many people, people Health, Shereef Elnahal, was named can Minority Leader Jon Bramnick that would bring spending down.” Cooperative contract, has exceeded old and a telegram came to the house. of different races, people of different to be the new president and chief (R-21st, Westfield) criticized the Mr. Bramnick also questioned the the 20 percent contingency provided His mother (my grandmother) opened ethnic groups and people of different executive officer (CEO) of Univer- spending increase in the budget Gov- more than $80 million of last-minute for in the contract. The original esti- it and started to cry. She learned that religions that join together to cel- sity Hospital and the interim CEO of ernor Phil Murphy signed Sunday, spending items kept in the $38.7 bil- mate from the contractor, Pravco, was her mother in Italy had died. I can ebrate a land where democracy pre- that same hospital was just named by which was sent to him by the Demo- lion budget bill Gov. Murphy. for $95,000. The contingency allowed only imagine how difficult that must vails, where it is the job of our leaders the Murphy Administration to be Mr. cratic-controlled State Legislature. “What the state needs to do is cut work totaling $114,000. The addi- have been for her to have left Italy at in government to maintain and up- Elnahal’s successor as health com- “This budget still increases state spending, cut taxes, and reform the tional work would have totaled such a young age and never be able to hold the rights outlined in our Consti- missioner. spending by $4 billion over two way we do things to save money,” Mr. $135,660, exceeding the contingency see her parents again. tution, that supports fair and equal “This entire process has been be- years,” said Mr. Bramnick. “How Bramnick said. “The governor did by $21,660. As they learned how com- Like many Americans, I recall some justice for all. yond comprehension,” Sen. Cryan many people have received an almost not cut any of the pork he continually plicated it is to exceed the contin- of my fondest childhood memories I am proud to be American for so said. “The multiple appearances of 12 percent increase over the last two criticized. It’s time for Trenton to gency on a contract, and the amount celebrating the Fourth of July, watch- many reasons, for the rights and free- conflict at work here are simply over- years? These spending increases are stop being so generous with taxpay- of work required, Pravco decided to ing fireworks, going to parades, and doms outlined in our Constitution, whelming and the final decision to driving our residents to low tax states. ers’ money and actually provide reduce their charge to meet the 20 having barbeques. I think of my fa- for my father and all those who have succumb to the opposition pressure Real reform is needed; and Republi- people with relief.” percent contingency. ther, who passed in 1997, who showed served and currently serve in the U.S. The Authority’s contract with his patriotism as a World War II Navy military, and for a country that con- Weiner Law Group for labor counsel Veteran. My father was drafted at the tinues to work to preserve freedom services was amended from $24,500 end of the war in 1944 and joined his and democracy here and around the to $44,500 at the June meeting. The three brothers as members of the U.S. world. increase of more than 81 percent was military. Paid Bulletin Board FAIRVIEW CEMETERY described as being due to unforeseen Now that I have children of my goleader.com/form/bulletin personnel matters paired with negoti- own, I often think how hard it must ating the union contract. have been for my grandparents to The next regular meeting of RVSA’s have four sons fighting for our BUY, SELL, RENT, HIRE: board will be held on Thursday, July country’s honor at the same time. 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A foot pursuit ensued and Jakill ports Assembly Republican Minority opment madness has to stop, and as investigation into the identities of two Simmons was apprehended by Leader Jon Bramick’s (R-21st, mayor of Scotch Plains, I stand ready others continues after a stolen vehicle Westfield Police near Fairview Cem- Westfield) calls for summer sessions to go to Trenton every day during the fled Cranford Police Officers, accord- etery. Gibson was subsequently ar- of the Legislature to address high- summer if necessary to work with ing to police. rested by the Cranford Police after he density housing. The Mayor’s state- state legislators of both parties to Akim Gibson, 22 of Newark, and was located in a swampy area behind ment is as follows: bring common-sense to the afford- Jakill Simmons, 25, of East Orange Union County College. “I strongly agree with Assembly able-housing process. Scotch Plains are facing multiple criminal and mo- An investigation is underway to Minority Leader Jon Bramnick’s has an Affordable-Housing Advisory tor vehicle charges stemming from determine the identities of the two statement [on June 25] that the State Committee comprised of residents this incident. other occupants of the vehicle, po- Legislature should stay in session who can offer their opinions and ex- According to police, on June 30, lice said. Additionally, Gibson and throughout the summer to address periences to state Legislators on this at 2:52 a.m., Cranford Patrolman Simmons are believed to be sus- court-imposed high-density housing issue. Gregory Federici observed the driver pects in numerous other motor-ve- and caps on state spending. Instead “Additionally, while Trenton is of a 2013 Volkswagen not wearing hicle thefts in surrounding jurisdic- of breaking for the summer as usual, embattled over how much taxes to his seatbelt. The Volkswagen was tions. the Governor and State Legislature raise in the state budget, I am greatly occupied by four individuals and “The interagency cooperation from should get to work on reforming our disappointed that nothing is being NEW DEMOCRAT CHAIRS...Three South Asian American women have been was traveling in the area of North the Union County and Westfield Po- broken affordable-housing process done to cap ever-rising state spend- elected as Democratic municipal chairs in Union County. Pictured, from left to Avenue, East. When Federici at- lice Department’s undoubtedly as- and fixing our structural budget prob- ing, reform the pension system, and right, are: Westfield Democrat Chair Rupa Motwani, New Providence Demo- tempted to stop the vehicle, it fled sisted in the apprehension of indi- cratic Chair Rupa Kale and Mountainside Democratic Chair Anjali Mehrotra at lems. lower property taxes. I hope state the Union County Democratic Committee Convention on June 10. through town center and headed north viduals committing numerous motor- “Towns like Scotch Plains are be- legislative leaders listen to Assem- on Springfield at a high rate of speed. vehicle thefts and burglaries in an ing forced to allow for the construc- blyman Bramnick’s call and get to Federici pursued the vehicle shortly around Union County. We remind tion of thousands of new units with no work. We need action now.” New Dem Chairs Elected as it traveled northbound on Spring- residents to remove key fobs and lock field Avenue, but terminated the pur- their vehicles at the end of the day, as Watson Coleman Comments suit due to the high speeds and er- there has been an up tick in motor- In Westfield, Mountainside ratic operation, by the driver, through vehicle thefts and burglaries,” the residential neighborhood. Unbe- Cranford Police Chief Ryan Greco On Emergency Border Aid MOUNTAINSIDE — New chair- its leadership. I’m thrilled to have knownst to the driver, Springfield said. men were elected June 10 to head the these two women with me as we take Avenue had been closed completely Gibson was charged with eluding WASHINGTON, D.C. — Con- “This bill is far from perfect, and it local Democratic committees in our seat at the table.” to traffic due to a downed tree and and possession of stolen property and gresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman is not a true solution. Ending this crisis Westfield, Mountainside and New Both Ms. Mehrotra and Rupa Kale power lines from a severe thunder- turned over to the New Jersey State (D-12th, Trenton) issued the follow- will take more than additional beds or Providence. All three are of South of New Providence ran for borough storm earlier in the day. Police on an active warrant. Simmons ing statement on June 27 after the border agents. It requires international Asian ethnicity. They are part of the council in their respective towns in Cranford Police patrol units even- was charged with resisting arrest and House passed the Senate’s $4.6-bil- aid that stabilizes the home countries 21-member executive committee of 2018. They both faced a challenging tually located the Volkswagen, which possession of stolen property and re- lion funding package to aid the hu- of these people. It requires immigra- the Union County Democratic Com- task taking on established incumbents was determined to have been stolen leased on a summons pending an ap- manitarian crisis at the southern bor- tion laws that honor our tradition of mittee. in Republican-controlled towns that out of Montclair, at the dead-end of pearance in State Superior Court in der, but failed to include protections compassion and acceptance for those Rupa Motwani is the new chair of had not seen any Democratic activity Princeton Road after it crashed adja- Elizabeth. for the treatment and standards of seeking a better life here. I will con- the Westfield Democratic Commit- in decades until the 2017 cycle. Ms. care for migrant asylum seekers: tinue to fight for these children and tee. She helped lead the get out the Mehrotra came close with 48 percent “For me, from the very beginning, families, and look forward to working vote (GOTV) effort for the municipal of the vote whereas Ms. Kale came up this has been about the lives of the with my colleagues on real and com- election of 2017, which resulted in a short by merely 0.6 percent, accord- thousands of people fleeing violence prehensive solutions to our immigra- Democratic majority in Westfield for ing to the release. and seeking a better life here in our tion challenges.” the first time in 15 years. She is the Ms. Kale was elected chair of the country. I agree with my colleagues Cranford Board to campaign director for the four 2019 New Providence Democratic Com- that we need restrictions to prevent council races. mittee. “I’m a strong believer that if this administration from diverting Hear Verizon Cell “It’s important for minorities to get you want to strengthen your commu- funds to an asinine and useless wall, involved at all levels of representa- nity you have to insert yourself into and to set basic safety standards for Tower Application tive government in order to ensure the roots of the community,” she said. the housing in which we place people CRANFORD — Verizon has filed their voices become integrated into “From being a borough council can- — those are provisions I wanted, but an application with the Cranford the American chorus. I am excited to didate last year that came very close the need for such restrictions does Board of Adjustment to install a 130- harness the energy in Westfield to to winning to now being elected chair- not, in my mind and heart, overcome foot cell tower on the Union County create a lasting Democratic footprint woman in New Providence has been the tremendous need to stem the chaos College campus in Cranford and will in the town. One where we are always an amazing honor. I am excited about and horror at the border. present its application at the board’s faced with an embarrassment of riches the opportunity and look forward to “My vote in favor of this bill does meeting on Monday, July 8, at 8 p.m. – riches of committee members, can- serving the needs of all Democrats in not mean that it’s the solution I wanted. The meeting will be held at the didates, volunteers, and most impor- New Providence.” My vote is a desperate attempt to Cranford Municipal Building, 8 tantly, votes,” Ms. Motwani said. Union County Democratic Chair, ensure that the kinds of images that Springfield Avenue. Anjali Mehrotra, who was elected Senator Nick Scutari (D-22nd, Lin- we’ve seen in news reports, and the The attorney for Union County chair of the Mountainside Democratic den), stated: “One of Union County’s kinds of things I saw myself at the Residents United, Inc. (UCRU), a Committee, said, “I am excited for greatest strengths has always been border just a few months ago, do not group opposed to the tower, will be our Democratic organization and our diversity. I congratulate Anjali, continue. It is my attempt to make questioning Verizon during the meet- grateful for this opportunity to serve Rupa and Rupa on being elected lead- sure that there are no more deaths, ing. Residents also may have the op- the party in my town and at the county ers within the party, and I look for- UNICO AIDS LOCAL YOUTH...Members of Greater Westfield UNICO present like Valeria Ramírez or Jakelin Caal portunity to ask questions of Verizon level. We often call the Democratic ward to working with them to con- a check to Will DeGregorio for medical expenses for cancer treatment. Pictured, Maquín or any of the other babies as well as share their comments. More Party ‘the big tent’ and nothing un- tinue building towards a more inclu- from left to right, are: Greater Westfield UNICO President Richard Esposito, who’ve died in our custody or seek- information can be found at derscores that message better than sive and reflective Democratic Party Will, Cara Shields, Will’s mother, and Robert J. Tarte, immediate past presi- ing safety in this country. UCRU.org. having diverse faces represented in in Union County.” dent of Greater Westfield UNICO.

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Last year, the extraordinary special education, bast, inconsistency and DDTM day night after a week of back- On June 20, the Senate passed first Murphy budget raised the $48 million to study school con- unreliability.” Diction Deception and-forth war of words with state the budget bill by a 31-to-6 tally, marginal tax rate on those earning solidation and municipal shared “The Governor is repeating him- Below are four arcane words, each with Senate President Steve Sweeney with the Assembly doing likewise over $5 million from 8.97 percent services, $1 million for the South self with a series of misguided four definitions – only one is correct. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough (D-3rd, Gloucester). Last year’s with a vote of 53 to 23. to 10.75 percent. Democratic lead- Jersey Food Bank, $500,000 for and misinformed tantrums in an to discern this deception of diction? budget was $37.4 billion. The Murphy-Sweeney battle ers said they would not support a the Newark Museum, and $65 attempt to distract attention from If you can guess one correctly – good The biggest battle has been over made headlines as the two top millionaires tax given New Jer- million to fund wage increases for his legislative and policy failures. guess. If you get two – well-read individual. If you get three – word expert. If you get all an added tax on those earning a Democrats in the state strongly sey is already among the highest direct-service providers who serve His statements have been incon- four – You must have a lot of free time! million dollars or more. In the disagree when it comes to taxes taxed states in the country. people with developmental dis- sistent on the facts, but they have Answers to last week’s arcane words. end, the tax failed to get the sup- and spending. The Governor has The budget passed by the Leg- abilities and work at subsidized become consistently wrong.” 1. Yird – Scottish for earth 2. Laurin – A fatty, acrid, crystalline port of lawmakers. The 2018 state been pushing to expand the tax on islature included a tax increase on child-care centers, according to In the end, the Governor opted substance contained in the berries of the budget includes an additional tax millionaires from those earning HMOs, $50 million more in fund- published reports. not to close state government, laurel Gov. Murphy, though, used the which would have shut Island 3. Thesmothete – A legislator or lawgiver 4. Proterandry – The maturation of the line item veto to strip out $38 State Beach Park, state courts, the male organs of reproduction in advance The Scotch Plains – Fanwood million of the $48 million from DMV, and left thousands of gov- of the female organs The Westfield Leader the school consolidation study as ernment workers furloughed. CYPHONISM — Established 1890 — Since 1959 well as another $5 million put in Regardless of how this fight 1. A state of purification or having TIMES impurities removed Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey by Democrat lawmakers for Coo- played out, Republicans say the 2. The study of the mammary gland and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood per University Health Care. South Governor has raised spending by and its milk-producing secretions Members of: Jersey powerbroker George $4 billion since he took office in 3. A form of ancient punishment con- New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Norcross sits on the board of trust- January of 2018. sisting of smearing the victim with honey Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association and exposing him to insects ees at Cooper and is a friend of New Jersey must start living 4. Blood letting as a form of medical Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Sen. 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More States of America, had its destiny information can be obtained at imperiled and survival was uncertain www.gettysburgreenactment.com. during the raging Civil War. On July William Styple, an historian and 1-3 of 1863, the Union and Confed- author from Kearny, presented his erate armies met by chance in a small new Civil War book at the event, town of 2,400 inhabitants in Penn- “Writing and Fighting the Civil War.” sylvania- a place called Gettysburg. Mr. Styple spent over 18-months trav- It was brother against brother, cousin eling across the country collecting against cousin, American against original newspapers from the Sun- American in a desperate battle. After day Mercury. He complied and ed- the three-day slaughter was over, ited the best letters into his book, there were 51,000 casualties of the which provides an original perspec- 172,000 men; 5,000 dead horses; tive of the Civil War. debris, wreckage and horrible grief The Sunday Mercury was the fa- strewn across the 25 square mile ther of Sunday journalism, and it area. More than 600 cannons pum- helped writers like Atremus Ward meled the soldiers in fields below and Mark Twain rise to literary fame. with more than a million pounds of The newspaper was the only one ammunition. It was a most horren- written from correspondence of the dous event of war, particularly for actual men fighting in battle. The America. articles gave a true perspective of a The remnants of General Robert soldier’s life and how the war was E. Lee’s broken army, originally being fought. composed of 75,000 men, retreated The paper was so accurate that from the attack; shattered and spiri- some soldiers were court marshaled tually smashed. for giving valuable, tactical infor- “...from these honored dead we mation to the press. take increased devotion to that cause The Union feared that the Confed- for which they gave the last full erates might obtain a copy of the measure of devotion – that we here newspaper and learn of the Union’s highly resolve that these dead shall position. not have died in vain, that this nation There were many other history under God shall have a new birth of lessons provided at the Gettysburg freedom, and that government of the reenactment. Once such lesson was people, by the people, for the people of the Hunley, the first successful shall not perish from the earth.” – combat submarine in history. In 1863, President Lincoln, the Gettysburg the Hunley sunk the USS Housatonic Address, November 19, 1863. by torpedo, and it disappeared shortly In this present day, it may seem after without a trace. hard to imagine, but as a re-enactor The civil war submarine was dis- or spectator, you can step back into covered in 1995 and was raised from 1863 and witness the battle that was the Charlestown, S.C. harbor ocean the turning point of the Civil War at floor in August of 2000 by Clive the reenactment of Gettysburg. Cussler. This year’s 140th anniversary of the It is a time capsule holding within its battle of Gettysburg was called “Three hull the crew of eight and many valu- Days of Destiny.” It was the largest Civil able artifacts. Plans to give these men War reenactment of the decade. Origi- a proper burial are set for April 17, nally scheduled for July 4, 5 and 6, it 2004 in Magnolia Cemetery in was postponed to August 8, 9 and 10 Charlestown, S.C. They will be buried because the fields were saturated by the next to the crew who lost their lives on heavy rains of June. It drew over 15,000 two previous Hunley missions. re-enactors and 100,00 spectators. With modern facial reconstruction Spectators were able to watch the technology, it is hoped that the iden- battle and enjoy the many living tity of these eight men will be pos- historical demonstrations such as sible. music of the period, medical proce- Scores of photographs of the dures, ladies’ fashions, and camp Gettysburg reenactment are avail- life. able. For those interested and for There were also the “Sutlers,” trav- more information, please contact eling salesmen offering an array of [email protected]. authentic period merchandise. State LD-21 State LD-22 Union and Confederate army en- Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) campments were set up for people to 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. walk through and observe the way Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 soldiers would cook and wind down (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 after a rigorous day of battle. Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) Whether a history buff or not, there 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. is a wealth of knowledge to be gained Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 during this annual spectacle. From (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asw. Linda Carter (D) learning what our ancestors perse- 57 Union Place, Suite 310 200 West 2nd St., Suite 102 vered, to the colorfulness of our Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 nation’s past, a trip back in time to (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 Gettysburg, Pa. will give you a new LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, perspective on Independence Day Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. 7th Congressional District Representative Tom Malinowski (D) 58 East Main St, Somerville, N.J. 08876 (908) 547-3307 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford are in the 7th Congressional District] 12th Congressional District Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 (609) 883-0026 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains are in the 12th Congressional District] [email protected], [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 4, 2019 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Major Transitions Accompany A Victory for the Middle Class Close of 2018-2019 School Year I ran for Governor to build a stron- Our local education community is in the midst of Board of Chosen Freeholders last week announced ger and fairer state that works for some major transitions among its leadership ranks, that Gwendolyn Ryan has been named the perma- every family. The budget I signed as several veteran administrators say goodbye while nent superintendent of the Union County Voca- today is a victory for the values and vision we share. their successors prepare to take the reins. Those tional-Technical Schools, the campus of which is The simple question that should formerly at the helm have each left a unique imprint located in the township. drive all of us in public office is this: on their respective districts and students, and those A changing of the guard is taking place in Whose side are you on? stepping up will now have their own opportunities to Mountainside as well, with the retirement of Chief I am on the side of putting New shape thousands of young lives in the years ahead. School Administrator Nancy Lubarsky, Ed.D., and Jersey’s families ahead of the wealthy, ahead of privileged insiders, and In Westfield, Mary Asfendis has been named in Cranford, as Lori Lubieski-Hutmaker ascends to Chris Ryan Andy Skibitsky ahead of powerful special interests. principal of Westfield High School. An educator the principal’s position at Orange Avenue School. This budget makes a historic in- and administrator in the district for 20 years, CSA Lubarsky has spent more than 30 years in the Andy Skibitsky, Chris Ryan Named To vestment in public education, contin- Mrs. Asfendis presently is principal of Roosevelt field of education, having been a teacher, supervi- ues the progress of turning around NJ Intermediate School. She will assume her new sor, principal and superintendent in multiple school CASA Of Union County Board Transit, and provides more direct property tax relief, among other wor- position as the school community emerges from districts before accepting her most recent assign- Elizabeth, NJ — Court Appointed in the animal health industry, with thy items. what has been a difficult few months following ment eight years ago. Mrs. Lubieski-Hutmaker’s Special Advocates (CASA) of Union more than 30 years at Merck Animal This budget contains over $1 bil- the death in April of Principal Derrick Nelson, résumé likewise includes teaching and administra- County welcomed former Westfield Health in sales management, opera- lion in real and sustainable savings, Mayor Andy Skibitsky and Chris tions and marketing, and he currently Ed.D., from complications related to a bone- tive positions with various districts. including innovative public-employee marrow transplant. With the close of the 2018-2019 school year, we Ryan, also of Westfield, to its board heads a team focused on solutions for health care savings that our adminis- of trustees. nonprofit animal welfare organiza- tration negotiated in good faith with The Scotch Plains-Fanwood district is bidding fare- thank our departing administrators for the vision, CASA of Union County is a non- tions nationwide. Mr. Skibitsky’s pub- our union partners through collective well to retiring Superintendent of Schools Margaret talent and inspiration they collectively and consis- profit organization that recruits, trains, lic service posts include 15 years as bargaining – the way these kinds of Hayes, Ed.D. Her tenure as superintendent capped a tently brought to our local school districts for many supervises and supports community an elected official in Westfield — agreements should be done. volunteers to advocate for abused, with more than 12 of those as mayor, career in education spanning 48 years, including years, and wish each of them a prosperous future. We are making the first payment administrative posts in multiple New Jersey munici- Besides acknowledging those transitioning within neglected and abandoned Union more than any other in the colonial into the state’s Rainy Day Fund in a County children removed from home town’s 225-year history. He has decade, and taking further steps to palities. She was assistant superintendent for curricu- the top of our school district hierarchies, we of and placed in foster care or residen- chaired its Public Safety, Transporta- secure the investments in the budget lum, instruction and assessment for the Scotch Plains- course also wish the best to faculty and other staff tial facilities. There are more than tion and Parking Committee and Pub- and New Jersey’s fiscal integrity. Fanwood district before becoming superintendent 13 members from all our districts who are retiring this 500 Union County children in foster lic Works Committee and was in- I remain an optimist. I am resolved care, and the organization currently ducted into the New Jersey Mayors years ago. Superintendent Hayes received well wishes year, along with those assuming new roles. Addi- to make this a stronger and fairer state June 20 during the final high-school commencement tionally, we honor the memory of Dr. Nelson and his serves just over half. Its mission is to Hall of Fame in 2015. A graduate of where every family can succeed, be able to provide an advocate for Rider College with a Bachelor’s of where innovators and world-class ceremony on her watch. Joan Mast, Ed.D., who has lasting legacy of service, selflessness and high stan- every youth in care. Science in Business, Mr. Skibitsky businesses come to make their future, been serving as assistant superintendent of schools, dards. Finally, we wish all who follow in their Mr.. Skibitsky has spent his career and his wife have four children. and where people can live their dreams has been elevated to superintendent. footsteps much success as they prepare to lead our “Friends who have volunteered for Solar Panel Waste and reap the benefits of their hard Additionally in Scotch Plains, the Union County schools and students into the future. CASA,” said Mr. Skibitsky, “have work. Recycling Bill said it was a very rewarding experi- To the advocates who have been State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District ence. Really, what could be more with us every step of the way driving Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Tom Malinowski (D) TRENTON – As New Jersey contin- fulfilling than protecting our most 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. ues to build its renewable energy sector to the conversation about what we must 58 East Main St, Somerville, N.J. 08876 vulnerable children?” Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 547-3307 combat the effects of climate change, the do to invest in our middle class, I (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 state will soon need to address aging solar Mr. Ryan, an adjunct professor at [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford want to say thank you. I will continue Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] infrastructure approaching the end of its Seton Hall University, teaches inter- to be an ally and a partner in the hard national marketing to business school 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. life. work to build a stronger and fairer Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District A 2016 report by the International students. Prior to academia, Mr. Ryan state. That work continues, and I look (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and spent more than two decades with forward to it. Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asw. Linda Carter (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 International Energy Agency Photovol- international wine importer Dreyfus, 57 Union Place, Suite 310 200 West 2nd St., Suite 102 (609) 883-0026 taic Power Systems Program (IEA-PVPS) The question all leaders must an- Ashby and Co., ultimately serving as swer is: Whose side are you on? My Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains found that over 90 percent of materials in president and chief executive officer. (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] typical photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, answer is simple: Yours. silicon, aluminum and glass can be re- He has helped create several success- LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] ful brands and adjusted the marketing Governor Phil Murphy Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, [email protected], [email protected] cycled and used again to produce new Paid for by the New Jersey Democratic solar panels. of others to meet market trends and State Committee. Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. [email protected], [email protected] To explore how New Jersey can best the evolving taste profile of the Ameri- recycle aging solar panels, legislation (A- can consumer. He earned a Bachelor’s Union County Freeholders 4011) to establish the Solar Panel Recy- degree and a Master’s degree in Busi- Elizabeth, New Jersey cling Commission received final legisla- ness Administration from Manhattan (908) 527-4200 tive approval on Thursday, passing the Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] College. He and his wife have two Bette Kowalski, chair full Senate, 37-0. It was approved by the grown daughters and have called full Assembly last week, 75-0. [email protected] Westfield home more than 35 years. Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Under the bill, the commission will (908) 527-4419 investigate options for recycling and other Of his appointment to the board, end-of life management methods for pho- Mr. Ryan noted, “At the end of the tovoltaic (PV) and other solar energy day it is all about our children — each generation structures, and develop rec- and every one deserves the opportu- This is your new home ommendations for legislative, adminis- nity to be happy and content. CASA trative, or private sector action. strives to make that happen every day we are talking about The commission will be comprised of with children who, unfortunately and nine members; the commissioner of envi- through no fault of their own, have ronmental protection, or a designee, to serve as the ex-officio chairperson; the the odds stacked against them.” commissioner of community affairs, or a CASA volunteers have court-or- designee, to serve as the ex-officio vice- dered access to foster parents, doc- chairperson; two members of the state’s tors, caseworkers, therapists and business community with expertise, teachers, and work to ensure a child’s knowledge, or experience in Class D re- best interests remain a priority while Owen Brand cycling and disposal of consumer elec- in care, and working toward a safe, Mortgage Development Officer tronics; one representative of a non-profit stable and permanent home for each Phone - 908.789.2730 organization that promotes recycling in child. More community volunteers the state; two members who are currently are needed to step up as advocates for Cell - 908.337.7282 employed in the solar power industry; Email - [email protected] and two members representing the state’s children waiting for their own CASA academic community with expertise in volunteer. Contact Courtney at NMLS # 222999 recycling issues. [email protected] or All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank The commission will submit its find- (908) 293-8136 for details on up- and the Flame logo are trademarks of Banco Santander, S.A. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other ings and recommendations for legisla- coming trainings. countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 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PUBLICATION Irene Lynn Dougert, Enjoyed Family, Gail Hansen Schen Friends, Holidays, Visits to the Beach – Obituaries – Had A Love of Music and Literature Irene Lynn Dougert (née Fleitell) dinners, keeping traditions alive, Gail Hansen Schen, 88, died peace- vorced. Gail worked as a legal execu- was born on January 11, 1959 in and just making sure all were wel- Laurie Prusik, 58, Loving Wife and fully at her home at Thornton Oaks, tive assistant at L’Oréal in New York Newark, N.J. She passed away on come and accommodated. Brunswick, Maine, on Sunday, June City. She retired at age seventy after Sunday, June 23, 2019. Irene loved the beach, outdoors, Mother, Active In School District 30, 2019. She was born seeing the twin towers fall Visitation was held on Wednes- visiting friends and family and on January 12, 1931 in on September 11, 2001, day, July 3, 2019, from 3 to 6 p.m., looking out for those around her. Laurie Prusik, 58, passed away on ways made everyone around her feel Elizabeth, New Jersey, to from her office window. at Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Her sense of style and personal Saturday, June 29, 2019, after a six- welcomed and happy. What Laurie Marguerite and Victor She was delighted to Funeral Home, 582 Springfield Av- appearance were impeccable. She plus-year-long battle with cancer. loved most of all was being with her Hansen, the second of meet Steve Donahue in enue, Westfield. set high standards for cleanliness Mrs. Prusik was born family and friends. She two daughters. An En- Westfield, New Jersey. Irene grew up in the Ironbound and order without being overbear- and raised in the North was watching them glish major with an en- He became her love and section of Newark with her par- ing to those around her. Haledon area. While grow not only in sports during love of music, lit- steady companion for ents, Lydia and Paul; sister, Myra, Many people were touched by working for the com- but also in life, where erature and words, she more than thirty years. and brother, Sanford. She gradu- her kindness, generosity, under- pany ADP she met her she taught Anthony and graduated from Hollins They enjoyed square ated from East Side High School standing and compassion. She led future husband, Joseph Tracy to always be kind College in 1952. She dancing, Scrabble, poli- and went on to earn a degree in by example and was renowned for Prusik. to everyone no matter married John tics, and gathering with economics from Montclair State her dependability, loyalty and ef- Laurie was the type the circumstance and to VanCampen Schen and friends. Gail and Steve University. fort to anyone requesting her assis- of person to put others always lend a helping had a well-traveled life retired to Brunswick, Her early initial career took her tance. On the rare occasions when before herself, espe- hand. with him and their three Gail Hansen Schen Maine, in 2010. Steve from Bamberger’s/Macy’s and then she reached out to friends and fam- cially her family. She Laurie is survived by daughters, living in Den- passed away on June 2, on to the lighting industry. Later, ily for help, the outpouring of sup- retired from ADP to her loving husband, mark, Holland and Belgium for eight 2019, and Gail soon followed on June after starting a family, she worked port and assistance she was offered raise her family when Joseph, of 26 years; years. In Holland, in particular, she 30, 2019. as a paraprofessional in the was incredible — a genuine testa- her oldest child, An- her two children, An- enjoyed piano lessons, the church Gail is survived by her three daugh- Westfield, N.J. school system for ment of the love, respect and grati- thony, was old enough Laurie Prusik thony and Tracy, along choir, orchestral concerts and operas, ters, Beth, Cathy and Molly; four many years. tude from others. to start school. Laurie with many relatives tennis, flea markets and fresh flowers grandchildren, Isaac, Eli, Eric and Irene married Francis Dougert Besides her husband, Francis, was very involved in raising her chil- and special friends. while she was raising her children. Emily, and four great-grandchildren, in 1987 and moved to Westfield in and sons, Nicholas and Andrew, dren, volunteering at church and be- Visitation was held at Memorial After returning to the United States Addalyn, Brynn, Charlotte and James. 1991, where she bore two sons, she is survived by many family ing a class room mother at Coles. Funeral Home in Fanwood. A Mass in 1973, Gail and her husband di- July 4, 2019 Nicholas and Andrew. Irene was members and friends. Laurie was also very active as the of Christian Burial was celebrated on always deeply involved in their for- Her absence from this world will PTA president for Coles School. Wednesday, July 3, at St. Christine F. Kline, 66, Enjoyed Family, mative years, whether it was school, be felt for a long time by those who She returned to work as a class- Bartholomew the Apostle Church on activities or just guiding them knew her well. May she rest in room aide at the Coles School on Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. through the events in their lives. peace knowing that she made the Terrill Road. In 2016 Laurie was Interment followed at Fairview Cem- Known For Art, Music, Culinary Skills Irene was very family oriented, world a better place and her ac- honored to receive the Professional etery located on East Broad Street in Christine F. Kline (Johnson), 66, her dry sense of humor and quick loved celebrating the holidays and tions in life positively affected so of the Year honoree award from the Westfield. In lieu of flowers, dona- of Westfield died suddenly on Sat- wit, sure to make her family and all the associated pomp — deco- many around her. school district. Here she became tions may be made to Memorial Sloan urday, June 29, 2019. Chris was friends laugh at a moment’s notice. rating the house, hosting family July 4, 2019 known as the unofficial mayor. Kettering (https://www.mskcc.org/). born in Newark and raised in Chris is survived by her loving Laurie was famous for her fun, out- For additional information, please Belleville. She lived in Westfield husband, Mark; her beloved daugh- going attitude. She was known for visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. for the past 34 years. ters, Elizabeth Jean (and fiancé her great sense of humor and al- July 4, 2019 Chris received her Bachelor of Brian Lanyon) and Emily Marga- Life Events Can Lead You Arts and MBA degrees from Seton ret. She also leaves her brother, Bonnie L. Gajdzisz, 59, Was Hall University. She worked as a Craig Johnson (and partner, Marcus To See A Financial Advisor pension administrator at Prudential Bagshaw), and her sister, Laura Longtime Resident of Scotch Plains Insurance Company and as manager Price. She was predeceased by her Over the years, you’ll experi- as well as ways to protect your of Pension Benefits at Automatic parents, Edward and Florence ence many personal and profes- family, such as life insurance. Bonnie Lyn Gajdzisz, 59, passed her children, Kelly and Ryan; six Data Processing. Following the birth Johnson, and her beloved daughter, sional milestones. Each of these Career change — You may away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at nieces and nephews; her mother, of her daughters, Chris remained at Katherine Emily. can be satisfying, but they may change jobs several times, and each her home in Scotch Plains, sur- Shirley Hageman, and her sisters, home before returning to work at A viewing will be held at Dooley also bring challenges — especially time you do, you’ll need to make rounded by her family. Born in Eliza- Wendy Sullivan and Trish Brown Xerox (Conduent) in 2010. Colonial Funeral Home, 556 financial ones. That’s some choices about beth, she had been a longtime resi- and her husband, Peter. Chris loved to travel. She and her Westfield Avenue, Westfield, on Fri- why you may want to your employer-spon- dent of Scotch Plains. A Memorial Service was held on family cherished their visits to St. day, July 5, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. seek the guidance of sored retirement plan. Bonnie went to dental hygiene Saturday, June 29, at the First United Barts as well as many trips to En- A funeral service will be held at a financial profes- Should you move it to school at the University of Pennsyl- Methodist Church, 1171 Terrill Road, gland to visit her brother. Cape Cod Dooley Colonial Funeral Home on sional. Here are some your new employer’s vania, and worked as a dental hygien- Scotch Plains. Private burial took was a favored summer destination. Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. of the key life events plan, if transfers are ist for Dr. Alfred DiFiore and with Dr. place at Fairview Cemetery in Chris loved to draw and paint, Interment will be at Fairview Cem- you may encounter, allowed? Or, if per- Thaller in Westfield. When not work- Westfield. In lieu of flowers, please and some of her recreations of etery in Westfield. along with the help a mitted, should you ing, Bonnie loved to read and shop, consider making a donation in scenes from children’s fairy tales In lieu of flowers, donations to a financial advisor can keep the assets in your but most of all she enjoyed spending Bonnie’s memory to Center for Hope hang in her daughters’ rooms to this charity of your choice made in Chris’ provide: old employer’s plan? time with her family. Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch day. She was a very reluctant, yet name would be greatly appreciated. New job — When Or perhaps you Bonnie was predeceased by her Plains, N.J. 07076. For additional talented pianist. Chris loved to cook Chris loved greatly and in turn you start a new job, should roll over the father, Walter Hageman, who died information or to sign the guestbook, and bake, especially with her daugh- was greatly loved. Her family asks especially if it’s your money into an IRA. A in 2018. She is survived by her please visit fanwoodmemorial.com. ters, and she was well known among that you pray for her, remember her first “career-type” financial advisor can beloved husband, John Gajdzisz; July 4, 2019 her friends and family for her pesto well, and treat others as lovingly as one, you may find help you explore these puffs, as well as her signature des- Chris treated everyone she came in that you have several options to determine Caroline Rodgers, 91 sert dishes, vanilla cakes and choco- touch with. questions about plan- which one is most ap- late trifle. A lasting memory will be July 4, 2019 ning for your finan- propriate for your Lover of the Outdoors cial future, including Jayson M. Astel, CFP®, needs. your retirement. You AAMS® Financial Advisor Death of a spouse Caroline Rodgers, 91, of High the Boston Red Sox and New En- may have questions — Obviously, the Bridge, N.J., died Friday, June 21, gland Patriots. Imagine Annual Breakfast about how much you should con- death of a spouse is a huge emo- 2019, at Hunterdon Medical Center Surviving are her three children, tribute to your employer-sponsored tional blow, but it does not have to in Raritan Township, N.J. Caroline William Rodgers, Candis Shehata and retirement plan. What investments be a financial one — especially if was born August 6, 1927 in Westfield, her husband, Terry, and Scott Rodgers Draws Over 300 Guests should you choose? When should you’ve prepared by having the cor- N.J. She is the daughter of the late and his wife, Dorothy; five grandchil- MOUNTAINSIDE/NEWARK – thanks to the many volunteers who you increase your contributions or rect beneficiary named on retire- Clifford Springer Toms and the late dren, Jeffrey and Christina Rodgers, On the morning of June 6 more contributed their time and energy adjust your investment mix? A fi- ment accounts and life insurance Flora (Wittke) Toms. Derek, Alexander and Nathaniel than 300 guests attended the eighth to making the event a success, as nancial advisor can recommend an policies. Your financial advisor can Raised in Westfield, N.J., Caroline Shehata, and three great-grandchil- annual Seasons of Hope breakfast well as to Imagine’s Board of Trust- investment strategy that’s appro- help ensure you have taken these moved to High Bridge, N.J., over 30 dren, Leona, Camille and Talia. for Imagine, A Center for Coping ees, to the event’s in-kind sponsors priate for your goals, risk toler- steps. years ago. She enjoyed camping, and Visitation was held on Saturday, with Loss, a grief-support nonprofit — Captured Event Photography, ance and time horizon. Retirement — Even after you visiting and taking pictures of cov- June 29, 2019, at the Martin Funeral serving New Jersey children and Dreyer Farms and Havas Health, Marriage — Newlyweds often retire, you’ll have some important ered bridges in New England. She Home, 1761 State Route 31, Clinton, their families. This year’s event and to the event’s business sup- discover they bring different finan- investment decisions to make. For was a true lover of the outdoors and N.J. Interment was held privately. was held at the Galloping Hill Golf porters — Alluem Yoga, Atlantic cial habits to a marriage. For ex- one thing, you’ll need to establish animals. She was a supporter of vari- In lieu of flowers, donations can be Course in Kenilworth. Tomorrow’s Office, Barefoot Re- ample, one spouse may be more of a suitable withdrawal strategy so ous environmental organizations, made to the National Wildlife Fed- With locations in Mountainside habilitation Clinic, LLC, BCS In- a saver, while the other is more you don’t deplete your retirement volunteered as a Girl Scout leader for eration. and Newark, Imagine, A Center for teractive, BMI Janitorial, Inc., prone to spending. And this holds accounts too soon. Also, you still several years, and enjoyed watching July 4, 2019 Coping with Loss, a not-for-profit Cherished Creations, Christine true for investment styles — one need to balance your investment 501(c)3 organization, provides Cosenza-State Farm Insurance, spouse might be more risk-averse, mix in a way that provides at least year-round grief support for chil- Family Investors Company, while the other is more aggressive. enough growth potential to keep dren and young adults using a peer- Ferraro’s Restaurant Group, Fire A financial advisor can help recom- you ahead of inflation. Again, a support group model. Me Up Studio, Gersch Orthodon- mend ways for you and your spouse financial advisor can help you in Tracy Crosby, an Imagine par- tics, Great Smiles Dentistry, Hol- to find some common ground in these areas. ticipant who is a recently widowed land & Knight, Limani Seafood your saving and investment strate- No matter where you are on your mother of four young children, Grill, On the Spot Therapy, The gies, enabling you to move forward journey through life, you will need shared her story and spoke to the ReSource Group, Rossi Funeral toward your mutual goals. to address important financial and strength and support Imagine has Home, Sax LLP Senior-Advisors, New child — When you have a investment questions, but you don’t provided her family. Tiffany Natural Pharmacy, The child, you will need to consider a have to go it alone — a financial “I know that if my children can Trinkoff Wattick Group at Bank of variety of financial issues. Will you professional can help you find the learn coping skills now and learn America Merrill Lynch, David be able to help the child someday answers you need. how to positively express their Weinman, DMD, Westfield Pedi- go to college? And what might hap- This article was written by Ed- emotions, everything else will fall atric Dental Group and Wiss & pen to your child, or children, if ward Jones for use by your local into place. Imagine teaches them Company, LLP. you were no longer around? A fi- Edward Jones Financial Advisor. that. Imagine provides a place for “I believe the world is driven by nancial advisor can present you them to feel safe and helps them unresolved grief,” said Mary Paid Bulletin Board realize they are not alone in their with some college-savings options, goleader.com/form/bulletin Robinson, Imagine’s founder and such as an education savings plan, grief,” said Ms. Crosby. To view executive director, in her address Ms. Crosby’s story, visit to the crowd, “but ‘imagine’ some- imaginenj.org. thing different – a world where We’ll Help Your Business Imagine is thankful to all who children coping with loss grow up supported the event — both spon- emotionally healthy and able to sors and donors — and would espe- lead meaningful and productive cially like to thank its platinum spon- lives...a world where grief, loss BUSINESS OF THE MONTH...Enchantments, a craft and gift store located on sor, Atlantic Health System’s Over- South Avenue in Fanwood since 1989, was honored as Business of the Month at and trauma are transformed into the June 17 meeting of the borough’s governing body. Pictured, owners Helen and look Medical Center; its silver level resilience, empathy and Jeff Ling accept the traditional print of the historic Fanwood train station from sponsor, Merck, and its bronze level compassion...a world where no Mayor Colleen Mahr. sponsors, ConnectOne Bank, M&T child grieves alone. That is the Bank and Northfield Bank. world Imagine is working hard to Elder Abuse to Be Topic Additionally, Imagine expressed create every day.” Of Tuesday Program WESTFIELD — An informational and the Wallerstein Foundation for program on “What You Need to Know Geriatric Life Improvement. About Elder Abuse” will be held on Mr. Jacob is a licensed social Tuesday, July 9, from 11:30 a.m. to worker who raises awareness about 12:30 p.m. It will take place at The elder abuse and seeks to ensure older Lavy House, located at 748 East Broad adults as well as caregivers receive Street, Westfield. Peter Jacob, pro- the services they need. gram manager for Jewish Family The program is free and open to Service’s Project CEASSE: Combat- the entire community. A light lunch ing Elder Abuse Through Services will be served, with kosher dietary Get Back On Track and Education, will be the presenter. laws observed. Project CEASSE is a program de- The Senior Resource Center at The veloped by Jewish Family Service of Lavy House is a joint venture between Contact Jeff Gruman, Sales Manager Central New Jersey and the Jewish Jewish Family Service of Central New 908-232-4407 • [email protected] Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ Jersey and Temple Emanu-El of to educate professional and lay com- Westfield. It provides programming munity members, as well as older and the services of Licensed Clinical The Westfield Leader adults themselves, about elder abuse. Social Worker Naomi Kreutzer each If and when such abuse might occur, Tuesday. IMAGINING HOPE...Imagine staff and other guests gather at Imagine’s Seasons Registration is recommended if of Hope Eighth Annual Breakfast Event on June 6. Pictured, from left to right, are: the program provides support ser- First row, Joan Bryant, Scotch Plains; Marlene Glasser, Westfield; Hayden Van The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES vices and intervention. Project planning to attend next Tuesday’s Alstine, Westfield; Senator Tom Kean, Jr., Westfield, and Michael Modica, New CEASSE is funded by the Healthcare program. Interested persons are York City; and back row, Scott West, Summit; Imagine Executive Director Mary www.goleader.com/form/bulletin Foundation of NJ, the Jewish Fed- asked to contact (908) 352-8375 or Robinson, Madison; Tracy Crosby, Scotch Plains; Mayor Shelley Brindle, eration of Greater MetroWest NJ [email protected]. Westfield, and Vincent Culhane, Westfield. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 4, 2019 Page 7 Cranford Library Highlights Four Troop 72 Members Additional July Activities Jointly Attain Eagle Rank CRANFORD — The Cranford sored by the Friends of the Cranford WESTFIELD — Four young men More than one speaker at the Public Library, located at 224 Walnut Public Library. from Westfield who joined the same ceremony pointed out that, of more Avenue, has revealed its next round The library will host a visit from Boy Scout troop together in 2012 than 2 million Boy Scouts in the of activities scheduled for July. Visi- Pearl Observatory on Saturday, July celebrated attaining Eagle Scout United States, just 4 percent tors are advised that the library will 13, at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. rank in a joint ceremony June 9. achieve Eagle Scout status — the be closed Thursday, July 4, for Inde- (participants are asked to pick one Congressman Tom Malinowski highest possible rank in Boy Scout- pendence Day. session). In Star Lab, a portable plan- (D-7th, Somerville) and Assembly ing. Brendan, James, Michael and “Story Time at the Clock” will meet etarium, attendees will learn all about Republican Minority Leader Jon Alexander join such well-known on Thursdays, July 11 to August 8, at stars, constellations and planets. This Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) were Eagle Scouts as Neil Armstrong 10 a.m. It will feature a space-themed free program, geared to children ages among those on hand at The Pres- and Steven Spielberg. program for children ages 3 to 5. Fami- 4 and up, is sponsored by the Friends byterian Church in Westfield to Brendan, James and Alexander lies can stop by Eastman Plaza (by the of the Cranford Public Library. Free congratulate Brendan Loder, James graduated from Westfield High clock tower downtown) to participate. tickets can be obtained online by McCutcheon and brothers Michael School on June 21. Brendan will No registration is required. visiting eventbrite.com/e/pearl-ob- and Alexander McGrail on their attend Gettysburg College in Penn- The Cranford Library and the servatory-at-the-cranford-public-li- achievement. sylvania in the fall, James will join Hanson Park Conservancy are team- brary-tickets-60544349780 for tick- They were joined by Westfield Washington University in St. Louis, ing up to present an educational, en- ets to session one and eventbrite.com/ Chief of Police Christopher Battiloro Mo., and Alexander will travel to vironmental series called “Story Time e/pearl-observatory-at-the-cranford- and Westfield High School Interim Virginia to attend The College of at the Park.” Children ages 6 and public-library-session-two-tickets- Principal James DeSarno to celebrate William & Mary. under and a caregiver are invited to 62588676416 for tickets to session the achievements of the four new Michael, currently a rising junior gather at Hanson Park, located at 38 two. Eagles, who joined Troop 72 to- at Marist College in New York, Springfield Avenue, Cranford, on se- The library is hosting weekly fam- gether on the same day. attained the rank of Eagle Scout lect Wednesdays at 10 a.m. A garden- ily programs at 7 p.m. in the A/V Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle two years ago but waited to cel- themed story time and planting activ- Room of the Cranford Community was represented by Councilwoman ebrate his achievement with his ity is planned for July 10; turtle tales, Center, located at 220 Walnut Av- LOVING FAMILY...Drs. Christina Mitchell and Stuart Mitchell cuddle their Linda Habgood. brother. with an appearance by a live turtle, is enue, from July 3 to August 7, as a newborn daughter, Gabriella Gwendolyn Mitchell. Gabriella’s mom is the former set for July 24, and a nature story time part of its annual Summer Reading Dr. Christina N. Cordeiro, a native of Westfield. followed by a nature walk is slated for Program. Tickets are available in the August 7. Juice and cookies will be Children’s Department up to two provided. In the event of rain, Story weeks before each performance. This Time will be cancelled for the day. free series is made possible by funds Cordeiro Family Welcomes Sew it @ the Library will be offered from the Friends of the Cranford on Thursday, July 11, with sessions at 2 Public Library. The program for July and 4:30 p.m. Ellen Brown will bring a 10 is “Touch the Music,” which Gabriella Gwendolyn Mitchell pop-up sewing studio and transform teaches children all about music be- the library into a stitching workshop. fore letting them get hands-on expe- Proud grandparents Dr. and Mrs. are Dr. and Mrs. Mack C. Mitchell, Jr. Participants will create a stuffed alien rience with some real instruments. Peter G. Cordeiro of Westfield are of Dallas, Tex. to take home. All experience levels are Further July events will be an- thrilled to announce the birth of Gabriella weighed 6 pounds and 6 welcome. Students entering grades 4 to nounced as the month progresses. their first granddaughter, Gabriella ounces and measured 19 inches in 6 can register online at eventbrite.com/ For more information about the Gwendolyn Mitchell. Delighted length at birth. e/sew-it-the-library-stuffed-alien-gr-4- Cranford Public Library, visit first-time parents Drs. Stuart and Gabriella is named after her mater- 6-tickets-61043238971, and those en- cranfordlibrary.org. Christina Mitchell of Baltimore, nal grandfather, Peter Gabriel tering grades 6 and above can register Md., the latter a Westfield native, Cordeiro, and her paternal great- at eventbrite.com/e/sew-it-the-library- ‘Hamiltunes’ on Tap welcomed their beautiful baby girl grandmother, Gwendolyn Medill stuffed-alien-grades-6-tickets- on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Bruggman. Gabriella also is the sec- 61045748477. This program is spon- Monday at Library the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Bal- ond great-grandchild of Mrs. Elaine SCOTCH PLAINS — Fans of timore. P. Cummings and the late Donald E. Library to Host Hamilton: An American Musical are The baby’s paternal grandparents Cummings, also of Westfield. EAGLE QUARTET...Michael McGrail, Brendan Loder, Alexander McGrail invited to “Hamiltunes: An American and James McCutcheon, pictured from left to right, celebrate their joint Bagels & Books Singalong” on Monday, July 8, at 7 achievement in attaining Eagle Scout rank. The young men were honored SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch p.m. Participants will sing along to Friday Movies During July during a June 9 ceremony at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. All four Plains Public Library will host Bagels the music at this officially-licensed, new Eagles are members of Boy Scout Troop 72. & Books on Monday, July 8, at 10 a.m. fan-based performance. Costumes are Book lovers will have an opportunity encouraged. Registration is required. To Celebrate Space Age during this event to share their recent Those wishing to lead a song are Local ASK Events to Offer reading experiences with other biblio- asked to come a few minutes early to SCOTCH PLAINS — In celebra- July 19: First Man (PG-13, 141 philes and to pick up suggestions for sign up. tion of this year’s summer reading minutes). A look at the life of as- Senior Services Information future reading. Light refreshments will The library will use the original theme, “A Universe of Stories,” tronaut Neil Armstrong and the leg- be served. Registration is required. cast recording; parental discretion is the Scotch Plains Public Library’s endary space mission that led him COUNTY — Union County resi- Staff from the Union County Di- For more details or to register for advised due to language. Friday Films series will feature to become the first man to walk on dents seeking reliable information vision on Aging and Disability Re- library programs, go to scotlib.org, For more information or to regis- movies about space. Each film will the moon on July 20, 1969. about services for adults age 60 and source Connection/ADRC provide email [email protected], call (908) ter, go to scotlib.org, email begin promptly at noon. The sched- July 26: A Walk on the Moon (R, older will have a choice of eight dates information about services such as 322-5007, extension no. 204, or stop [email protected], call (908) 322- ule is as follows: 110 minutes). As the country gets and locations in July to speak with home-delivered meals, respite care, by the Reference Desk. The Scotch 5007, extension no. 204, or stop by July 12: Apollo 13 (PG, 140 min- caught up in the anticipation of the staff from the county’s Department of home care, adult day care and sup- Plains Public Library is located at the Reference Desk. The Scotch Plains utes). The story of the 1970 lunar moon landing, the world of a young Human Services, Division on Aging port services for caregivers through 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block from Public Library is located at 1927 mission, which suffered an explo- housewife is turned upside down during Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) this community outreach effort. As- Park Avenue in the center of the Bartle Avenue, one block from Park sion in space that disabled the ship, when she has an affair with a free- events at multiple public libraries and sistance with completing applica- township. Avenue in the center of the township. leaving the astronauts and Mission spirited salesman. the Rahway Senior Center. tions and forms also is provided. Control to work frenetically on de- These movies are free and open “The purpose of ‘ASK’ is to help The dates and locations for the vising a plan to get the men home to all. Registration is not required. residents obtain government pro- first half of July are as follows. All Some Simple Steps for Sound Sleep safely. For more information, visit grams and services available to se- these events are from 10 a.m. to WESTFIELD — According to custom, titratable mouth guard-like scotlib.org, call (908) 322-5007, niors and their caregivers,” said noon. the Centers for Disease Control device that supports your jaw in a extension no. 204, or e-mail Bette Jane Kowalski, chair of the Monday, July 8, Elizabeth Public and Prevention, an estimated 50- forward position to help keep your [email protected]. The Scotch Union County Board of Chosen Library – LaCorte Branch, 418 Palmer 70 million Americans suffer from a airway open. Oral appliance Rely Plains Public Library is located at Freeholders. “The ASK program Street, Elizabeth. sleep disorder. One of the most therapy has a much higher compli- 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block will bring our knowledgeable, ex- Wednesday, July 10, Cranford Pub- common sleep disor- ance rate than continu- from Park Avenue in the center of perienced Division on Aging staff, lic Library, 224 Walnut Avenue, ders is obstructive ous positive airway the township. based in Elizabeth, to locations Cranford. sleep apnea. It afflicts pressure (CPAP) On Us throughout Union County to make Thursday, July 11, Rahway Senior at least 25 million therapy. Although goleader.com/subscribe it easier for residents to get expert Center, 1306 Esterbrook Avenue, adults in the United CPAP is effective, many assistance close to home.” Rahway. States. Sleep apnea is patients are unable to to be Monday, July 15, Clark Public Li- a serious disease that tolerate the machine Scotch Plains Library Posts brary, 303 Westfield Avenue, Clark. can cause you to stop and mask. Patients of- Additional dates and locations for breathing up to hun- ten prefer an oral appli- the second half of July will be an- dreds of times per ance because it is com- Your July Friday Foodie Dates nounced. night for anywhere fortable, quiet and con- The Union County Division on SCOTCH PLAINS — The In- mary and walnut pesto and a “blank Aging and Disability Resource from a few seconds to venient for travel. Call stant Pot is here to stay! The Scotch slate” white bean spread. more than a minute. us today at 908-389- Connection’s goal is to promote Trusted Plains Public Library has an- These programs are for adults and wellness, independence, dignity and Untreated sleep apnea 0222 to schedule an ap- nounced that it will host two Foodie young adults entering grade 8 and can increase the risk pointment. You can visit choice for seniors and their families. Dr. Sunita Merriman Fridays during the month of July. up. Priority is given to Scotch Plains The division has information printed for several other www.njdentalsleepmedicine.com Platform On July 12 at 10 a.m., attendees and Fanwood Library cardholders in both English and Spanish and has health problems, such Good sleep habits will get an overview of how to use and registration is required. as high blood pressure, stroke and can improve your health, promote Spanish-speaking staff. For further the Instant Pot or any of the mod- For more information or to reg- information about the Union County diabetes. longevity and the quality of life. Display Ad Creation ern pressure cookers. As a demon- ister for programs, go to scotlib.org, If you have trouble getting a Following these simple steps can Division on Aging and Disability Stand-Alone Inserts stration, the librarians will make email [email protected], call Resource Connection, call the good night’s sleep, or think you or put you on the path to a better hands-off steel-cut oatmeal with (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204, a loved one may be suffering from night’s sleep! division’s toll-free number, 1-(888) Marketing Assistance just the touch of a button. Samples or stop by the Reference Desk. The 280-8226 or (908) 527-4870 or 4858. sleep apnea, follow these simple With over 25 years of clinical will be shared. 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THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 CHAPMAN, TOY RULE ON MOUND; MONAHAN 4 RUNS more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Cranford Downs Summit, 8-2, In Babe Ruth 13U Semifinals

By DAVID B. CORBIN were of a slow changeup nature, while Ryan Schnall, Josh Reyes, Matt Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chapman preferred to throw fire. In Gatward, McGovern, Ken O’Connor, Very contrasting pitching styles addition to his allowing 12 hits, Shan- Jack Zotti, Pat Formichelli, Will Moon were presented by Hilltopper starter non also walked three Cougars and and Eric Cahilline with coach Leroy Rhys Shannon and Cougar starter Matt failed to strike out any. When he left Hom and assistants Tom Shannon, Chapman during the Babe Ruth 13U the mound due to his pitch-count to- Gennaro D’Agostino and Chris Zotti. District 12 Tournament semifinal tal, Will McGovern stepped in and Cranford featured, Owen Baratta, Ben game between Summit and Cranford retired all four Cougars that he faced. Monahan, Dennis McCaffery, Ryan at Memorial Field in Cranford on Chapman on the other hand, tossed Carracino, Will Kahney, Toy, Sean June 28. The Cranford 13U squad four innings of no-hit ball, while walk- Riley, Chris Santorelli, Chapman, figured out Shannon’s style and tagged ing three, allowing one run and strik- Nick Kelly, Tom Bruckman, Chase him for eight runs on 12 hits during ing out six Hilltoppers. Ed Toy pitched Teel and Dan Olear (injured at the his four and two-third innings stint on the remaining three innings and per- time) with coaches Dave Kahney, Dan the mound en route to an 8-2 victory mitted one run, three hits and a walk, Olear and Mike Zambito. and advancement to the champion- while striking out one batter. Monahan reached base in all four ship game to face the Millburn Mill- The Summit team consisted of Sam of his plate appearances with a pair of ers on June 29 at the same location. Story, Enzo D’Agostino, Noah singles, a walk and a dropped fly ball David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The majority of Shannon’s pitches CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Silberstein, Shannon, Matt Cooper, TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT...Westfield White’s Grant Como ducks to avoid being hit by a pitch as Mountainside catcher more photos at goleader.com Harry Woodard attempts to catch the ball during the Cal Ripken 12U State Tournament game at Gumbert Field 1. Ballyhoo Sports GARDNER 2 2Bs; ADORNATO, HILONGOS 2 HITS EACH Mtnside Halts WF White, 5-1, In Ripken 12U State Tourney

By DAVID B. CORBIN feated New Providence, 9-1, and and permitted no runs on three hits Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford, 15-5, before bowing to and three walks, while striking out Two familiar District 12 teams met Millburn White, 6-3, for the title. five Blue Devils. Denora was on the face-to-face in the second round of Westfield White finished 2-2 in Pool mound for two innings and allowed Pool N play of the Cal Ripken 12U B with wins over Summit (8-4) and one run on two hits, while walking State Tournament hosted by Westfield Chatham (11-1). After topping five and striking out three batters. on June 30. The Mountainside team Westfield Blue, 4-2, in the playoffs, Westfield White went with starter received superb performances from the Blue Devils lost to Millburn White, Billy Gerne, who pitched four in- starting pitcher Mike Liloia and re- 7-0, in the semifinal round. nings and allowed two runs on six hits liever Anthony Denora to earn their The Mountainside team consisted and three walks, while striking out team a 5-1 victory over the hosting of Dylan Gardner, Alex Adornato, two batters. Grant Como came to the team, Westfield White, on Gumbert Jasen Habedank, Denora, Liloia, mound in the fifth inning and allowed Field 1. Harry Woodard, Ryan Hilongos, Leu three runs on three hits and two walks. During the District 12 Tournament, Villanueva, Charles Salerno and Zach Mountainside leadoff hitter Mountainside recorded wins over Pater with coaches Andrew Adornato, Gardner rapped a pair of doubles Westfield White (9-0), Chatham (7- Terry Gardner, Jason Habedank and with one RBI in his four plate appear- 2) and Summit (6-5) in Pool B play to Mike Liloia. ances. Adornato singled twice, and Liloia pitched the first four innings CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times reach the playoffs where they de- A LITTLE LATE WITH THE TAG...Cougar third baseman Will Kanhey gets the throw a little too late as Summit’s Matt Cooper slips into third during the second inning of the Babe Ruth District 12 Tournament in Cranford on June 28. TRAJKOVSKI GOES 2-FOR-2, HENDERSON WALKS TWICE JORDAN 2 2B; SINGER, LAWRENCE 2 RBI; BERRY 2 HITS Roxbury Tops WF White, 9-0, Westfield Tops Cranford, 14-2, In Ripken 12U State Tourney

In New Prov. 11U Gold League By DAVID B. CORBIN inning and allowed one hit, while 10 of their hits. Ronchetta went three- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times walking none and striking out none. for-four with a double, three runs By DAVID B. CORBIN The Westfield 11Us consisted of All 12 batters in the Westfield lineup Roxbury entered the Cal Ripken Roxbury batters 2-through-5 ac- scored and two RBI. Marcano ham- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dylan Singer, Brian Jordan, Anthony contributed offensively by either scor- 12U State Tournament with a perfect counted for seven runs, six RBI and CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 The winds of opportunity blew fa- Bulger, Tiago Enright, Jack Soriero, ing a run, getting a hit or driving in 5-0 record and a District 7 title under vorably for the Westfield 11U base- Thatch Partelow, Louie Ciullo, An- runs. Jordan provided some clout by its belt and had full intentions of main- ball team in its New Providence Gold drew Lisnock, Connor Smith, Alex rapping a pair of doubles, scoring taining its unbeaten streak when it League encounter with the Cranford Lawrence, Brody Andretta and Alex once and knocking in a run. Dylan faced the hosting Westfield White at Cougar 11Us at Gumbert Field 2 in Singer with coaches Ken Soriero, Joe Singer had a two-run single and scored Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield on June Westfield on June 26. After a tight Bulger, Jeremy Lisnock and Chris once, Alex Singer had an RBI single, 29. Roxbury did just that and shut out first inning, the Blue Devils rode the Partelow. walked and scored once. Andretta the Blue Devils 9-0 in the first round. magic carpet with a pair of six-run In the Gold League, the coaches scored twice and had an RBI single. The Roxbury machine consisted of innings en route to a 12-run rule, 14- allow the participants to experience Connor Smith had an RBI single and Shane Horner, Fabio Marcano, Joey 2, four-inning victory. playing a number of positions. In this scored twice. Ronchetta, Ryan Johannessen, The Cranford 11U participants con- game, Arato started on the mound for Berry singled in both of his plate Dawson Gerrard, Massimino Mondi, sisted of Quinn Smith, Gabe Arato, the Cougars and was relieved by Borys appearances and had an RBI for the Will Ryan, Vincent Dolise, Gunnar Dylan Borys, Joe Petino, Pat Berry, with two outs in the third inning. Cougars. Quinn Smith was hit by a Hilsinger, Sean Finnan and Connor Joe Grande, Jim Donnelly, Anthony Lawrence pitched the first three in- pitch, walked and officially scored May with coaches Rich Ronchetta, Szeles, Jesse Weaver and Owen Woo- nings for the Blue Devils and yielded once. Weaver and Woodruff both Will Ryan and Steve Johannessen. druff with Sam Kapetanis and Josh two runs on three hits, while walking singled in their two plate appearances. The Westfield White headed by Ashinoff temporarily out of the lineup four, hitting one batter and striking Borys walked twice and scored once coaches Kevin Zippler, Chris Bracco, and Jim Donnelly, Greg Woodruff, out three Cougars. Dylan Singer and Petino was credited with one of- Ted Sica and John Henderson con- Greg Borys and Pete Arato doing the pitched the final inning, allowing one ficial RBI sacrifice fly. sisted of Billy Gerne, Grant Como, coaching. hit, while striking out one. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Luke Bracco, Brady Trajkovski, Luke Gerne, Logan Martel, Brody Henderson, Toby Zippler, Jonny Sica, Austin Halleran, Teddy McCue and Zach Mendoza. The Roxbury pitchers were very stubborn on the mound. Ronchetta tossed the first four innings and allowed only two hits and three walks, while striking out three Blue Devils. Hoover stepped in and tossed the final two innings and permitted no hits, while walking two and striking out two. Bracco pitched the first three innings for Westfield and yielded nine hits, while walking one and striking out three batters. Trajkovski pitched the next two innings allowing two hits, while walking none and striking out none. Mendoza pitched the final Support Local Journalism

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Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times SWEEPING A DOUBLE HEADER...The Big Bad Diva Machine took a double header from the Darby Roadsters in Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League action at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on June 26. KLIMCHACK BELTS 2 HOMERS, WHITMAN WHACKS HR Diva’s Sweep Darby Roadsters In Scotch Plains Men’s Softball

By ALEX LOWE DiNizio followed that with a sacrifice inning. The big hits came from Matt Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fly that scored two runs. Whitman, who belted a three-run in- Diva’s swept a pair of games from After that though, Darby Road starter side the park home run, and Darby Road in a Scotch Plains Men’s Matt Myers settled in and kept the big Cornacchia, who came through with a Softball League doubleheader played Diva bats quiet over the next two in- two-run single. James DiNizio ripped on June 26 at Brookside Park in Scotch nings. Meanwhile, Darby Road a two-run double down the leftfield Plains. Behind a strong pitching ef- mounted a rally in the top of the fourth line. Frankie Cepparulo chipped in

Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times fort from veteran Nacho Cornacchia, inning. A leadoff single from JP Richer with an RBI single and Pat Ford and CAGING THE WOLF–GANG...The St. Joseph “Men in Blue” came to life in the second half of the game to defeat St. Diva’s took the first game by a score was followed by an infield single by Brad Newman also had RBI during Wolfgang, 10-5, at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on June 27. of 13-2. Diva’s followed that up by Tony Paik. Later, Jack Poillon deliv- the decisive outburst. holding off a late Darby Road rally to ered a one-out, two-run triple over the In Game 2, Diva’s once again The match-up was an early season 5-4. Perconte and Bill Scheiener led season. With the loss, St. Wolfgang capture Game 2 by a score of 15-9. centerfielder’s head that cut the lead to brought the big bats out. Diva’s roared battle between two teams looking to off with singles. After Coady Brown’s fell to 4-4. keep pace with Angels Division leader grounder to short got Scheiner at sec- St. Wolfgang 005 000 0 5 St. George (5-1). St. Joseph entered ond, St. Joseph had runners at the St. Joseph 000 316 x 10 with a 5-2 mark while St. Wolfgang came into the contest sporting a 4-3 record. Veteran pitchers Harold St. Bart’s Men’s Oldtimers Hopler for St. Joseph and Blau for St. Wolfgang each threw two scoreless innings to start the game. Softball League Standings: All that changed in the top of the third inning when Wolfgang’s Chris ST. BART’S STANDINGS: Koz” Kozlowski silenced the potent Johnston and Blau led off with a pair TEAM W L T Pct St. Joe’s offense for the final three of singles. Joe Oporto came through St. George 5 1 .833 innings. Captain Wells Pickart (HR, with a one-out RBI double into the St. Joseph 6 3 .667 4RBI), Steve Burton (3B, 3RBI), St. Anthony 4 3 .571 left-centerfield gap that put Wolfgang St. Sebastian 3 3 1 .500 Mike Surburg, Mike Markowycz, ahead, 1-0. Jim Killeen then dropped St. Wolfgang 4 5 .444 Francis Vecchione and Steve Pirella a two-out bloop double down the St. Francis 3 4 1 .438 helped Sebastian put up 11 runs in the leftfield line that scored two more St. Vincent 2 4 .333 first three innings. St. Joes was led by runs for a 3-0 lead. Daniel Shneyder St. Michael 2 6 .250 Mike Abram, Jimmy Barba, Dave continued the barrage of bloop shots St. Francis 10, St. Anthony 9 Merkel, and Bill Scheiner, who each that found open grass when he dropped St. Francis warmed up along with managed multiple hits. an RBI single into short centerfield. the weather and won thanks to a walk- St. George 16, St. Michael 4 Floyd Roberts hoisted a pop-up that off single by Joe LoBrace. Gus Alvarez St. George pitcher Erik “Nails” found a home between the shortstop (4-4, 2RBI), Howie Bialos, Mike Hapstrup hampered St. Mike’s hitting and leftfielder driving in another run Cunningham, Rob Zerafa, Josh Baik, while chipping in on offense with four that gave Wolfgang a 5-0 lead. Hopler and captain Ben Lobrace paced St. hits. James Richey (4-5, 5RBI), Mike finally got Chris Johnston to ground Fran’s offense. Bob “Bat Burier” D’Amato, Matt Hall, Ryan Peters all out to short ending the inning. McGuiness (4-4, 2RBI), Varou had at least three hits apiece for St. Blau made quick work of St. Jo- Baboomian (3-3, 2RBI), Gerry Riepe George. St. Michael was led by Kris and Kevin Caggiano led the Ant’s of- Olsen (4-4, 2RBI), Glen Gang, “Tiny” PUBLIC NOTICE fense. Frank Chupko toed the rubber Villegas, Bryan Healy, and Charlie for St. Anthony and struck out three. BOROUGH OF GARWOOD “Huggy” Baier. St. Joseph 10, St. Wolfgang 5 St. Francis 7-9, St. Vincent 6-2 NOTICE OF PENDING Wolfgang snared a 5-0 lead after Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY “Let’s play two”. St. Vincent cap- A BIT OF A FAMILY AFFAIR...The Darby Roadsters gather with some family members to pose for a photo after the Scotch three, but the Joeys found their groove tain Keith Karyczak is regretting this Plains Men’s Softball League double header against Divas at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on June 26. The bond ordinance, the summary terms in the late innings. Jimmy Barba, Ted of which are included herein, was intro- decision as his club dropped both duced and passed upon first reading at a Florio, Dave “Guido” Merkel, Tony games to St. Francis in a double- In the first game, Diva’s jumped out 3-2. But Diva’s pitcher Cornacchia got out to a 13-0 lead, scoring two runs in meeting of the Borough Council of the Perconte, Bill Scheiner and Coady header. Gus “Big Pappa” Alvarez (5- to a quick lead, scoring three runs in the it together from there, retiring the next the top of the second, five in the third Borough of Garwood, in the County of Brown each had multiple hits for St. 5, HR, 3B), Josh Baik and Joe LoBrace bottom of the first inning. John Howarth two batters and preserving the lead. and six more in the fourth. Scott Union, State of New Jersey, on June 27, Joe. “Commish” Jim Killeen, Joe 2019. It will be further considered for final paced St. Fran’s offense, while pitcher had the big hit, bringing in the initial run Diva’s answered in a very big way Klimchack was the hitting star in this passage, after public hearing thereon, at a Oporto, Lewis Blau, Dan “Come Get Howie Bialos kept Vincent hitters off- with a double to left-centerfield. James scoring 10 runs in the bottom of the game. Klimchack blasted a two-run meeting of the Borough Council to be held Some!” Schneyder, Russ Voorhees balance and helped his own cause by homer over the left-centerfield fence at its meeting room in the Municipal Build- and Floyd Roberts had multiple hits going 5-for-6 at the plate. St. Vincent’s in the top of the third inning to increase ing, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New for Wolfgang. Jersey, on July 11, 2019 at 7:15 P.M. offense was led by Sal Gano Jr., Ross Union County Senior 60+ the Diva advantage to 7-0. Then During the week prior to and up to and St. Sebastian 11, St. Joseph 10 Alpert, Chris “Rock” Sarna and Dave Klimchack came back in the top of the including the date of such meeting copies St. Sebastian pitcher Mike “The Eckert, who all homered. fourth and belted a three-run inside the of the full ordinance will be available, at no Softball League Standings: park homer run that made it 13-0. cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the Darby Road finally came to life in 60+ A DIVISION: (3-for-3, 3R, 2RBI), Jerry Gaeta (2- general public who shall request the same. Union County Senior 50+ the bottom of the fifth inning by scor- The summary of the terms of such bond TEAM W L for-3, 2R), Brian McDermott (2-for- Liberty Lighting Group 10 2 ing three runs to cut the deficit to 13-3. ordinance follows: 3, R, 4RBI), Ken Murray (H, R), Kris Olsen and Chris Gathercole had Yogi’s Boys 8 3 Dave Woodruff (H, R) and George BOND ORDINANCE NO. 19-14 American Legion 8 3 RBI for Darby Road in the inning. Softball League Standings: Merlo (H, 2 RBI). Cranford VFW’s TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE Kenilworth VFW 5 6 Diva’s tacked on one run in both the TO AUTHORIZE THE 2019 Awnings Galore 3 7 defense turned three double plays to sixth and seventh innings, taking a 15- ROAD IMPROVEMENT Bad Brains 17, AJ Jersey 12 keep The Avengers off the scoreboard 50+ A DIVISION: 60+ B DIVISION: 3 lead into the bottom of the seventh. PROJECT IN, BY AND FOR For the victors, Diego Elliot made for 5 innings. Bob Hoffman (3-for-3) TEAM W L TEAM W L In their final at bats the Darby Road- THE BOROUGH OF Deegan Roofing 11 0 2 good catches in the outfield and and Anthony Abbaleo, Bill Moore, GARWOOD, IN THE COUNTY Cranford VFW 2 10 2 sters went out with a flourish scoring Joe Max Telecom 8 4 Vincent Cordo added a double. Avengers 2 9 Steve Landau, Joe Brown and Dave OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, TO Roselle American Legion 7 5 six runs to make the final score 15-9. APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF Contact 22, Linda’s Driftwood 13 DeBellis Associates 2 9 Goodman (2 hits apiece) led The Phenomenal Boyz 6 7 Big Anthony Miccio led the way Creative Industries Too 2 9 Poillon had a two-run double while $440,000 TO PAY THE COST Avengers. Chris Gathercole got two runs across THEREOF, TO APPROPRI- 50+ B DIVISION: for Contact Lens with 4 hits, includ- Cranford VFW2 21, Awnings 6 Liberty Lighting 14, Awnings 9 ATE A STATE GRANT, TO on a single to center. Ryan Paik had an TEAM W L ing a homer over the fence, while Kevin Carroll (4-for-4, HR, 2 RBI), The game saw 5 lead changes. Don AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE Linwood Inn 10 3 RBI single as well. OF BONDS TO FINANCE pitching a gem. Chris Jones homered Pat Cedola (3-for-4, R, 2RBI) and Miller (3-hits, 2-run HR). Mike Riverside Inn 7 3 twice going 5-for-5. Timmy Wash also The victories upped the Divas over- SUCH APPROPRIATION AND Contact Lens & Vision 5 5 Tom Rutkowski (3-for-3, 2R, 2RBI) Backus, Lou Balestriere and Rick all record to 4-2 and kept them within TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- Garwood Metal 5 6 homered. Dr. Joe DeRosa, Brian Day- led Cranford. Marty Joyce (1-for-4, Regenthal (3 hits each), Rich Pitonzo ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- hailing distance of West Division lead- Cranford VFW 4 9 ton, Dan Righetti and Matt Kasper R) tripled and Ken Murray (1-for-4, (short hopping the fence for an extra TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- Linda’s Driftwood Bar 1 11 ing Charlie Browns (8-1). Darby Road TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF each had 3 hits. Mikey Ramirez and 2R, RBI) doubled for the V-men. Also, base hit), Keith McDede and Rick Super Dave Rothenberg chipped in on the other had, fell to 1-5 in the East SUCH BONDS. 50+ C DIVISION: key contributions came from Dave Lindemann (couple late-inning clutch Division. Purpose(s): Resurfacing of the follow- TEAM W L T with 2 hits each. Woodruff (2-for-4, R, 2RBI) and hits each) led Liberty. Gary Cuttler ing roads in the Borough as the 2019 Road Advanced Financial 7 3 1 JoeMax 15, Garwood Metal 8 George Merlo (2-for-3, 2R, 2RBI). (2R), Danny Mendoza (2B, R, RBI), PUBLIC NOTICE Improvement Project (including drainage, Bad Brains 7 3 1 JoeMax scored 6 in the opening Awnings’ bats and gloves were a bit Rich Polonitza (R, 3RBI), Mike sidewalk, curb and driveway apron im- AJ Jersey 3 10 frame and 4 in the 2nd. Four home run BOROUGH OF GARWOOD provements, where necessary): Bob’s Rescue 0 12 rusty as they tallied more errors than Carnevale (R) and Carmine Priore (2- blasts highlighted the victors’ scoring base hits. The lone bright spot was for-2, R) each with two hits, and Tom ORDINANCE NO. 19-13 Liberty Court Riverside 24, Bob’s Rescue 13 by Nick Mennona, Mike McKenna, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- Union Street Tom Pasko, going 2-for-2 with a Pasko (first-inning HR) led Awnings. Banging out 43 hits, Riverside had ING THE PURCHASE AND IN- Pine Avenue Dave Eckert and Al Genova. Garwood double, 2 runs and an RBI. Yogi’s Boys 5, Kenilworth VFW 3 STALLATION OF COMPUTER (from West Street to Center Street) John McClung with 6 hits, Brian Metal was led by David Ball, Bill Kenilworth VFW 15, Yogi’s Boys 8 This A Division match-up turned Clarke with 5 hits and 7 RBI, and EQUIPMENT FOR THE BOR- Depending upon the contract price and McCormack, David Lloyd and Moe Hitting for undermanned Yogi’s into a pitchers’ duel. Down 3-2 in the OUGH OF GARWOOD, AND other exigent circumstances, and upon Marc Capizzi with 5 hits. Fernandez, each with 3 hits. were Rick Wilson, Joe DePierro, bottom of the sixth inning, Yogi’s APPROPRIATING THE SUM approval by the Borough Council, there Roselle A. Leg. 20, Cranford VFW 5 Linwood Inn 23, Advanced Fin. 10 Frank DeLuca and Steve Ferro, who scored three runs and then held on for OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND may be additions to or deletions from the The Legion had Ed Rodriguez with The Tap House broke open a close each had two hits. the victory. Key hits by Joe Massimino ($13,000) DOLLARS FROM above list. 4 hits. John Amato, Ed Kushner, Mike THE CAPITAL IMPROVE- game (7-5) in the 4th inning plating DeBellis 10, The Avengers 7 and Joe DePierro and then a sac fly MENT FUND TO PAY THE Appropriation: $440,000 Shriner, Rich Gaul and Pat Mooney 5 runs and another 11 in the 5th and DeBellis Associates had a quick 6- from Anthony Santorelli led the come- COST THEREOF. Bonds/Notes Authorized: $160,000 each added 3 hits to the onslaught. Grants (if any) Appropriated: $280,000 6th innings. Tim Mulhall (5-for-5), run start. The Avengers answered with back. STATEMENT Section 20 Costs: $56,500 Bill Buteau also smacked a long home Jim Sydlo, Rich Johns and Brian the help of 3 hits by Mo Fernandez Creative Too 6, DeBellis 3 TAKE NOTICE THAT ORDINANCE NO. Useful Life: 10 years run. Chris Kaminski powered a long, Schaefer (4 hits each), Glenn Ander- and two each from Tom Connolly, For Creative, Ken Hopper was 3- 19-13, WAS PASSED ON THE FINAL This Notice is published pursuant to 2 run homer for Cranford VFW. Phil son and Brian Latham (HR) both Doc Henley Black and Bill Moore, for-3 and scored twice. Tony Zarvos, READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AT N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. McGovern sparkled defensively for added 3 hits led Linwood. Dave but ultimately the rally fell short. Paul Leso and Andy Coukos each A MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUN- Christina M. Ariemma, RMC Cranford. Grandmaison (3 hits, 3-run HR), CIL OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Municipal Clerk Cranford VFW 12, The Avengers 4 went 2-for-3. 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more photos at goleader.com Mtside Halts WF White in Ripken 12U States Ballyhoo Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Hilongos went 2-for-2 with an RBI. the dirt. Billy Gerne struck out Westfield White witnessed another Villanueva tapped an RBI single, Habedank, walked Denora then got opportunity being dashed in the fourth. walked once and scored twice. In his Liloia to ground out to first. Bracco singled with one out but got three plate appearances, Donora Mountainside took a 1-0 lead in the caught in a rundown for the second doubled and walked twice. Blue Devil second. Hilongos scribbled a one-out out. Logan Martel then drew a walk Billy Gerne reached base in all three single by third and Villanueva walked. but Henderson’s long fly ball to cen- of his at-bats with a pair of singles and Salerno laid down a bunt but Billy ter was hauled in by Gardner. The a walk. Jonny Sica went 1-for-1 and Gerne quickly grabbed the ball and Blue Devils tried it again in the fifth. scored Westfield White’s only run. tossed to third for the force out. Teddy McCue and Toby Zippler both Zach Mendoza, who walked twice, Gardner then slipped an RBI double walked with one out. Luke Gerne had the only RBI. Brody Henderson past the leftfielder to bring home stepped to the plate. Mountainside set and Luke Bracco, who also walked, Villanueva. up an overshift but Gerne grounded each had a single. Westfield White posed a small threat out back to the mound. Billy Gerne Westfield White attempted to get in the third when Billy Gerne rico- walked to load the bases but Denora on the board in the top of the first cheted a two-out, infield single off the fanned the next batter for the third inning. Billy Gerne slapped a single mound and stole second then Como out. past first, moved to second on a wild launched a low liner that looked like it In the fifth, Mountainside felt that it had to add some insurance runs, so three more runs scuffed home plate to make the score 5-0. Denora and Liloia both walked. Woodard grounded out to first, advanc- ing both runners. Pater punched a little grounder but Bill Gerne, who was playing second, charged the ball and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SLIPPING BACK TO FIRST...Roxbury’s Fabio Marcano slips back to first base before Westfield White’s Toby Zippler can fired home to get Denora at put a glove on him during the first inning of the Cal Ripken 12U State Tournament game at Gumbert Field 2 on June 29. the plate for the second out. Villanueva slapped an RBI single over first then swiped second base. Next, a balk call allowed Pater to trot Roxbury Tops WF White in Ripken 12U States home then Salerno looped CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 an RBI single into leftfield. mered a pair of doubles and scored also walked once. centerfield fence. Mondi walked and Gardner thumped a double twice. Johannessen rapped a pair of Roxbury tagged Bracco for three Dolise poked an RBI single to center. to center and Salerno RBI singles, added a bunt single and runs in the top of the first inning. The margin jumped to 5-0 in the sec- rounded third and headed for scored twice, and Gerrard whacked Marcano singled to leftfield, stole ond. Ronchetta singled and scored on home but the fine relay an RBI ground-rule double and an second and scored on Ronchetta’s Johannessen’s sizzling single to nabbed him at the plate. leftfield. Gerrard followed with Demonstrating true moxie, a hard RBI single down the Westfield White went at it leftfield line. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times again and Sica led off with WILD THROW TO FIRST...Mountainside first baseman Alex Adornato watches the ball Westfield White’s chances an infield single. Bracco looked promising in the second sail past him on an attempted pickoff of Westfield White’s Zach Mendoza in the second inning walked then after a strikeout of the Cal Ripken 12U State Tournament game at Gumbert Field 1 in Westfield on June 30. when Trajkovski hopped a lead- for the first out, Henderson off single and Luke Gerne drew pitch and advanced to third on Como’s would sink in the gap but leftfielder dribbled an infield single to load the a walk with no one out. But groundout to short. Brady Trajkovski Denora chased it down in time for the bases. Mendoza received an RBI when Trajkovski was spotted leaning drew a walk but Liloia struck out the third out. Mountainside, however, he was walked then Denora buckled towards third and got caught in next batter to escape any damage. added another run in the third when down on the mound to record a a rundown for the first out. Mountainside also threatened in the Habedank reached base on a throwing strikeout and to get the next batter to Martel drilled a hard liner that bottom of the inning. Adornato drilled error, Denora doubled to deep leftfield, fly out to right field. was grabbed by the third a one-out single to center, stole sec- Woodard was intentionally walked and Westfield 000 001 1 baseman. Henderson walked but ond then dashed to third on a ball in Hilongos tapped an RBI single. Mountainside 011 03x 5 the next batter struck out. The bottom of the Roxbury lineup provided two runs in the Cranford Downs Summit in Babe Ruth Semis third inning. Ryan lined a single to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 center, stole second and moved to third on Dolise’s single to left. in centerfield, and he managed to was grabbed in leftfield, Riley hooked bases and McCaffery followed with an Ryan then scored on a wild pitch score all four times. Baratta went 2- an RBI single over third. Summit an- infield RBI single. Riley and Santorelli and Dolise scored on Hoover’s for-3 and scored twice. McCaffery swered with a run in the fourth when added RBI singles to leftfield. RBI sacrifice fly to center. singled twice and had two RBI, Riley D’Agostino walked, stole second, One Hilltopper scored in the fifth. Roxbury then took an 8-0 lead in rapped a pair of RBI singles and Kelly moved to third on a groundout and McGovern, who reached first on a the fourth when Ronchetta slashed went 1-for-2 with a walk and scored scored on Shannon’s grounder to force out, swiped second and third a double to right and scored on twice. short. bases then scored on O’Connor’s David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times AVOIDING BEING PICKED OFF...Westfield White’s Luke Gerne returns to second in Johannessen’s single to left. single to left. But the Cou- time to avoid being tagged out by Roxbury shortstop Shane Hoover in the second inning. Trajakovski punched a one- gars responded with two out single to center in the fourth runs to take an 8-2 lead. RBI single. Trajkovski had both of chopping single past short. inning but became the victim of a Kelly got it started with a the Westfield White’s hits. Henderson Johannessen laid down a perfect bunt double play when Luke Gerne lined leadoff infield single then walked in both of his plate appear- single and Gerrard one-bounced his out to the first baseman, who simply stole second. Baratta ances. Mendoza. Luke Gerne and Sica ground-rule RBI double over the right- stepped on the bag to end the inning. moved him to third on a Roxbury scored its ninth run in the sacrifice bunt then sixth when Marcano doubled to the Monahan’s fly ball to cen- leftfield fence, stole third and scored ter was dropped, allowing on Ronchetta’s groundout to first. Kelly to skip home. Westfield White made one last at- Monahan would then tempt to get on the board in the sixth score on a wild pitch. with Mendoza, who walked, on third Carracino added a two- and Como, who reached on an error, out double then after the on second base with one out. But the pitching change, Kahney next batter popped up to short and the grounded out to short. final batter struck out. In the Summit sixth, Roxbury would go on to defeat Chapman playing center, Hillsborough, 6-1, on June 30. turned what would have Roxbury 322 101 9 been a leadoff single into Westfield White 000 000 0 a force out when he fired to McCaffery at first to nail the runner. In the sev- Support Local Journalism enth, Summit delivered David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times respective two-out singles SWIPING SECOND...Summit’s Enzo D’Agostino steals second as Cougar shortstop Ben Monahan awaits the throw in the fourth inning of the Babe Rube 13U District 12 Tournament. by Reyes and Gatward but a grounder back to the UNDEFEATED SYSL CHAMPIONS...The Westfield Rovers recently completed Chapman struck out the side in the However the Cougars roared louder mound resulted in the final out. their Spring Reunion Season with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the Suburban Youth top of the first inning, yielded one-out with three in the bottom of the inning to The championship game the next Soccer League High School Girls Blue Division Championship Game. Pictured, walks to Cooper and Schnall in the take a 6-1 lead. Kelly reached first on day turned out to be quite a pitchers’ left to right, are: kneeling; Emma Hamilton, Brianna Hatch, Nicole Player, Emma second inning but managed to get the a throwing error, stole second and duel with the Millers prevailing, 1-0. Herber, Ellie Curry, Jackie Callahan and Julia Salvato; standing, Meredith Case, Abbie Painter, Sam Leftheris, Coco Herz, Anna Rossen, Fiona Gillen, Lauren next two Hilltoppers out. In the mean- dashed to third on Barratta’s bunt Summit 000 110 0 2 time, the Cougars scored twice in the single. Monahan walked to load the Cranford 201 320 x 8 Greenspan, Daley Brown, Anne Friel and Coach Tom Hatch. Not pictured – goleader.com/subscribe first with singles from Baratta and Megan Bertsch. Monahan, an RBI groundout by McCaffery and an RBI single into shallow leftfield by Kahney. 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The Resolution memorializing said Cement Sidewalks Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair approval was duly presented and adopted DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE “Serving the area for over 60 years” by the Planning Board at its regularly sched- PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS Family Owned & Operated Call Joe Klingebiel uled meeting on June 24, 2019. A copy of Fully Insured • FREE Estimates said Resolution has been filed in the office 908-322-1956 of the Planning Board and/or the office of 908-889-4422 the Municipal Clerk and is available for FREE ESTIMATES 908-753-7281 FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES public inspection. Shannon Rapant Clerk/ Land Use Administrator 1 T - 07/04/19, The Times Fee: $23.97 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call Jeff at 908-232-4407 • email Ad PDF to [email protected] Page 12 Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den 641 Ws and Counting For Brewster, Kapner

By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

All of WHS’s coaches for fall and 82 seasons as either a head, assistant consider WHS has been the home of winter sports have been re-hired. So or co-coach of girls soccer, boys soc- quarterbacks like Sam Mitchell, Bud says Sandy Mamary, the school’s su- cer, girls basketball, boys swimming, Mueller, Dick Stotler, Bob Brewster, pervisor of athletics. That’s good boys lacrosse and boys tennis. Next Joe Monninger, Dave Brown, Lou news. spring will be Kapner’s 30th with Rettino, Chris Infantino, Stephen She also said that veteran baseball boys tennis, and the team’s first vic- Cheek, Brandon Doerr, Jan coach Bob Brewster will be back, tory will be his 1,200th as a varsity Cocozziello; and more recently, un- although, because he is retiring as a coach. der coach Jim DeSarno, Tom Bonard, teacher, there are pension laws that The only varsity head coaches with Tony DiIorio, Dan Kerr, Nate require him to wait until January for that many years at WHS are Tirone, Mitchell, Christian Menares-Brown, approval. That’s more good news. who spent 30 years as the bowling Chris Hogge, Zach Kelly and Phil Brewster is a Westfield and WHS coach (after decades of winning as a Martini. lifer. After playing football (all-county Roosevelt Junior High football, wres- IN THE (E)MAIL quarterback) and baseball (all-state tling and baseball coach), and the late After reading last week’s Devil’s catcher) at the school, he played both Thom Hornish, who spent 34 falls Den about the Westfield Athletic Hall sports at Montclair State. In 1970 he with the girls cross-country team, plus of Fame’s Class of 2020, WHS ultra- kicked the winning PAT as the Indians many years as the girls track coach fan Joe Della Badia (’77) sent the beat Hampden-Sydney, 7-6, in the and an assistant on the boys indoor following email: David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Knute Rockne Bowl in Atlantic City. and outdoor teams in the 1970s. “Wow, that is some Class. Love the GETTING BACK TO SECOND...Westfield’s Anthony Bulger, No. 22, gets back to second as the ball sails over Cougar Jim After graduating in 1972 he took a job Here are WHS’s 20 longest-term Oldtimers as well. I learned some- Donnelly’s glove in the first inning of the New Providence Gold League game at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield on June 26. at Rumson-Fair Haven, returning to coaches: thing. Fascinating. Amazing how WHS in 1974-75 as an assistant coach Years, coach, sport (last season) many good athletes over the years. in football and baseball. 37 Bob Brewster, baseball (active) Loved watching Keith Davis return 34 Thom Hornish, girls cross country In 1983 he replaced Pete Lima as (2014) kickoffs and punts. Westfield Tops Cranford in N. Pr. Gold League the varsity baseball coach and his 30 Mike Tirone, bowling (2011) “The photo of Spud (Monroe) was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 teams have posted an enviable 641- 29 George Kapner, boys tennis (ac- taken during a season-ending win over 300-3 record in 37 years. tive) Linden to tie for the conference cham- The top of the first inning turned whacked a one-out double to deep infield miscues to take a 7-0 lead. 29 Jack Martin, boys cross country out to be very interesting. On the very centerfield, Bulger drew a walk then Ciullo beat out an infield single to- “Westfield has won 15 Union (2011) pionship with Linden and Plainfield. County championships, and I’ve been 26 Gary Kehler, boys golf (1984) The place was packed and rocking. first pitch, Quinn Smith took a fastball both advanced on a ball in the dirt. ward second and Lisnock’s popup to 25 Gene Johnson, boys golf (1957) to the torso, stole second then dashed Enright brought Jordan home with a third was dropped. Both advanced on at every one of them,” Brewster once Made my parents go to that game, proudly noted. “I was there in 1963 25 Bev Torok, girls volleyball (active) knew it would be a classic. I was to third on a passed ball. Arato walked groundout to short then Soriero made a passed ball then both scored when 24 Sam Bunting, boys tennis (1965) then stole second. Borys walked to the third out with a sharp grounder Connor Smith’s grounder got past the (at Rahway, a 10-inning win over 24 Maggie McFadden, field hockey sitting under that hoop with Mr. (Stew) unbeaten Springfield) with my father (2006) Carey at the time of that dunk. (Re- second baseman. Lawrence added an 23 Walt Clarkson, boys cross country RBI groundout to third and Alex (the late Bob Sr.), in 1966 and 1968 as member they used to have a single a player, in 1978 as an assistant coach, (1982) bench under the basket for coaches Singer walked. Dylan Singer slashed 22 Gary Kehler, football (1982) a two-run single to right field and and the other 11 as the head coach.” 22 Gary Kehler, wrestling (1981) and teachers?) Approaching age 70, Brewster re- 22 Kathy Luckey, girls tennis (1992) “We used that photo in the Hi’s Eye Jordan hammed an RBI double to 22 Jack Martin, boys track (2012) center. tains a love for what he’s doing and when we picked an all-(Watchung) for the kids he’s coaching. And he still 21 George Kapner, boys soccer (2012) conference team. The other all-con- The Cougars had some spunk and 21 Glen Kurz, wrestling (active) answered with a pair of runs in the has an almost photographic memory 19 Shaun Cherewich, boys lacrosse ference members? (WHS’s) Boo third. Quinn Smith walked and stole of every event that’s happened to his (1996) (Bowers), Billy Roberson of Roselle, second. Borys walked and also stole teams. Think he’s forgotten the three 19 Ed Tranchina, football (2005) Scott Rodgers of Scotch Plains and second. Petino lofted an RBI sac fly ties? Think again. 18 Walt Clarkson, boys track (1978) Aaron Howard of Linden. All played “4-4 with Irvington in 1987, 7-7 MILESTONES D-1 basketball. Not bad.” to leftfield and Berry yanked an RBI Among the team and coaching mile- single to leftfield. against Scotch Plains in 1997, and 3- IN PASSING 3 versus Clifton in 2002,” he said. stones that could come during the Dan Gilday, WHS’s first all-Ameri- But the momentum was still on 2019-20 school year: Westfield’s side and six more Blue A quick check of the record books can in lacrosse and a 2016 inductee showed he was right. I was going to Football coach Jim DeSarno needs into the Westfield Athletic Hall of Devils danced home in the bottom of three wins to reach 100 at WHS. the inning. Enright wiggled a short ask him for game details, like who Fame, passed suddenly on Sunday, pitched or who scored last. But why With eight victories for her girls June 23. He was 52. infield single and was awarded sec- volleyball team this fall, Bev Torok ond on another balk call. Soriero bother? I knew that he knew. Gilday (’84), who was co-captain Brewster has a friendly rivalry go- will reach 500 career coaching wins, of the football and lacrosse teams as a hacked an RBI single into right, including 75 as the girls swim coach skipped to second on a balk, stole ing with boys tennis coach George senior, led the state in scoring (49 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times from 1994-2000. Also, her team is 13 third and scored when Partelow’s Kapner. They are the winningest goals, 34 assists, 83 points) and was TAKING ON FOR THE TEAM...Cranford 11U’s Quinn Smith gets hit on the single-sport coaches in school his- victories shy of 600 in program his- named New Jersey Player of the Year. very first pitch of the New Providence Gold League game at Westfield. grounder resulted in a fielder’s choice. tory! Girls volleyball started in 1982. Lisnock also reached safely on a tory; ironically, after 66 combined His teammates included Hank seasons, both with 641 victories. Glen Kurz needs nine wins to tie Prybylski, Paul Goski, Dave Lovejoy, load the bases with no one out. Petino back to the mound. fielder’s choice then Connor Smith Gary Kehler as WHS’s winningest lofted what seemed to be an RBI Cranford posed a threat in the sec- brought Partelow home on a single “But mine have come in fewer sea- Chris Aslanian, and Rob Schmalz. sons,” joked Kapner, who came to wrestling coach. WOODSTOCK sacrifice fly to center as Smith sprinted ond inning. Berry slapped a single over first. Lawrence added his sec- George Kapner needs one win to home for the score. In the meantime, over third base and Grande’s grounder ond RBI groundout and Andretta WHS in 1976-77. Any readers who were either at the (Bev Torok and Mike Tirone are reach 1,200 all-sports victories at original Woodstock Music and Art Arato got caught in a rundown for the was bobbled at second. Lawrence scribbled an RBI infield single. Alex WHS. second out then Smith was ruled out struck out the next two batters but Singer lashed an RBI single to right to Nos. 3 and 4 in single-sport victories Fair in August 1969 or wish they had with 417 and 407, respectively.) Golf coach Ryan Daly needs two been there, or know someone who for tagging up and leaving third base Weaver loaded the bases with a drib- make the score 13-2. wins to reach the Century Club (100 too soon. bling infield single. Woodruff hit a In the Cranford fourth with two Brewster has averaged 17.3 wins was there, and would like to talk about per season, while Kapner is averag- wins). it, please contact me at Westfield responded with a run in hard chopper back to the mound but outs in the book, Weaver reached first Boys lacrosse coach Pat Tuohy the bottom of the inning. Jordan Lawrence knocked it down and fired on an error and Woodruff tapped a ing 22.1 for his 29 years. [email protected]. It seems like the pair has been on needs 13 wins to reach 100 at WHS. ON THIS DATE SHERIFF’S SALE to first in time for the third out. spinning infield single but Singer SHAPIRO TO LEHIGH The favorable warm wind entered struck out the final batter. The game the sidelines or bench or in the coach’s 1940: Garfield’s Chuck Gantner, a SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-19002203 box forever. In addition to baseball, Quarterback Hank Shapiro, who recent graduate of Blair Academy, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY in the Westfield second and the Blue ended in the Westfield fourth when has engineered a complete rewriting CHANCERY DIVISION Devils rode it well with six runs on Bulger, who had walked, scored on a Brewster spent 32 seasons as either a where he set a national record-setter UNION COUNTY varsity assistant or junior high foot- of the WHS football record book over in the 100 breaststroke, was among DOCKET NO. F-011460-17 three hits, a balk and a number of passed ball. Plaintiff: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- ball coach, and eight as the jayvee his first two years, recently commit- the entrants in a special meet to open TION PUBLIC NOTICE Cranford 002 0 2 baseball coach – that’s 77 seasons. ted to attend Lehigh University, a the new swimming pool at Echo Lake VS. Westfield 166 1 14 Defendant: WILLIAM A. LYONS; MARGARET (And quite a few winters as the time- Division 1 school in Bethlehem, Pa. Country Club. In 1968, Gantner was E. LYONS A/K/A MARGARET E. SILANCE; UNION COUNTY BOARD DYNABUILD CONSTRUCTION CORPORA- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS keeper at basketball games.) The talented rising senior also was named WHS’s swimming coach, and TION; D&W CONSTRUCTION, INC.; HOUS- PUBLIC NOTICE TON LUMBER AND SUPPLY COMPANY; NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Meanwhile, Kapner has notched a starter on the basketball and la- he was inducted into the Westfield BUILDERS GENERAL SUPPLY CO.; Date Adopted: 06/27/19 UNION COUNTY BOARD crosse teams. He guided the Blue Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. WESTFIELD PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLY Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS CO INC.; AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE Devils football team to a 12-0 season AROUND THIS DATE Sale Date: 07/31/2019 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Writ of Execution: 04/03/2019 ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 06/27/19 UNION COUNTY BOARD and a state sectional title as a sopho- July 3, 1983: Al Ashmont pitched a By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution petitive bidding as an extraordinary Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS more in 2017. The team slumped to 4- two-hitter, struck out 13 batters and to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 7 last year. went 4-for-4 as Westfield Post 3 won ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 06/27/19 Shapiro already has the school 8-0 over Scotch Plains in the final of beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as an Professional Public Notice is hereby given that the in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- record for attempts in a game (37), the Springfield Invitational. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash public inspection in the Office of the Clerk servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. of the Board. (i). This contract and the resolution autho- ers has awarded a contract without com- season (253) and career (442); July 5, 1955: Fred Bradshaw was The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred rizing it is available for public inspection in petitive bidding as an Professional Fifty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Seventy- RESOLUTION NO: 2019-529 completions in a game (24), season named the WHS football coach, re- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Nine and 42/100*** $255,379.42. AWARDED TO: Family Promise, Inc., servicepursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (146) and career (253); yards in a placing Hall of Fame coach Joe Free- All that certain land and premises situate, lying (i). This contract and the resolution autho- Summit, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2019-566 and being in the Scotch Plains Township, County rizing it is available for public inspection in game (301), season (1,681) and ca- man, who wasn’t rehired. Bradshaw of Union, and State of New Jersey. SERVICES: to provide the necessary amending (Resolution No. 2019-171) the Office of the Clerk of the Board. reer (3,104); and touchdowns in a Street: 1703 Mountain Avenue, Scotch Plains services AWARDED TO: Kologi Simitz of Lin- lasted two 4-5 seasons before return- Township, New Jersey 07076. game (4, three times), season (22) and ing to Auburn, Ill., to conclude a Hall Nearest Cross Street: Hunter Avenue. PERIOD: June 1, 2019-December 31, den, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2019-560 Tax Lot: 1 and Block No: 702. 2019 SERVICES TO: in the matter entitled amending (Resolution No. 2018-1098) career (29). of Fame career there. Dimensions (approximately): 53 X 110 AVG. COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- Emmanuel Mervilus v. UC, et al AWARDED TO: CME Associates, of Prior Mortgage/Liens Not Extinguished By The That’s saying something when you The Devil’s Den will return in two Sale Are: ceed: $70,000.00 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Parlin, New Jersey weeks 1. Delinquent taxes and/or tax liens. James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk $20,000.00 for a sum not to exceed: SERVICES TO: On-Call Professional PUBLIC NOTICE 2. Prior Mortgage to Crestmont Federal Sav- of the Board Chosen Freeholders $40,000.00 Environmental Compliance Services ings and Loan Association, recorded 01/31/1986, UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 07/04/19, The Leader Fee: $22.44 James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk COSTS: in the amount of $15,000.00 for PUBLIC NOTICE assigned to Bank of America successor to Fleet OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS National Bank, re-recorded 12/06/2006; assigned of the Board Chosen Freeholders a new contract amount not to exceed: NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD toSHERIFF’S SALE 1 T - 07/04/19, The Leader Fee: $21.42 $40,000.00 Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, recorded 10/04/ Date Adopted: 06/27/19 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk 2005, approximately amount of $76,900.00. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-19002128 Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 3. Tax Sale Cert No.: 1017, sold to Tower Lien SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE of the Board Chosen Freeholders Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 06/27/19 LLC, approximately amount of $283.67, recorded CHANCERY DIVISION 1 T - 07/04/19, The Leader Fee: $21.42 11/18/2010. UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-19002207 ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the 4. Tax Sale Cert No.: 12-0012, sold to Virgo DOCKET NO. F-022342-18 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Municipal Finance, approximately amount of Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE $15.67, recorded 12/10/2012. B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY UNION COUNTY unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- 5. Tax Sale Cert No.: 1420, sold to FWDSL & VS. DOCKET NO. F-013421-18 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-19002201 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an extraordinary Associates LP, approximately amount of $302.07, Defendant: NORMAN MORSE A/K/A Plaintiff: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY resolution authorizing it is available for unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. recorded 11/13/2014. NORMAN J. MORSE; MR. OR MRS. MORSE, NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION 6. Tax Sale Cert No.: 161l, sold to US Bank HUSBAND OR WIFE OF NORMAN MORSE A/ VS. UNION COUNTY public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Cust BV002 Trst & Crdtrs, approximately amount K/A NORMAN J. MORSE, THE SPOUSE, DO- Defendant: JASON STVERAK AND NICOLE DOCKET NO. F-023318-14 of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for of $154.54, recorded 11/29/2016. MESTIC PARTNER OR CIVIL UNION PART- STVERAK, HUSBAND AND WIFE Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SO- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk As the above description does not constitute a NER OF NORMAN MORSE A/K/A NORMAN J. Sale Date: 07/31/2019 CIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT RESOLUTION NO: 2019-524 of the Board. full legal description, said full legal description is MORSE; UNITES STATES OF AMERICA ON Writ of Execution: 06/03/2019 INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR AWARDED TO: Prevention Links, annexed to that certain deed recorded in the BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution PRETUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Office of the Clerk of Union County in Deed Book AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. Inc., Roselle, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2019-558 3438, Page 891, et seq., New Jersey, and the Sale Date: 07/24/2019 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Defendant: VARSHA SHAH; PALAK SHAH; SERVICES: for the Union County Help- AWARDED TO: Liberty Mutual Surety Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Union Writ of Execution: 06/03/2019 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- CLARISSA M. SERRANO ing Hands 365 Program SERVICES: Blanket Surety Bond for County. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Sale Date: 07/31/2019 *THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES to me directed I shall expose for sale by public in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Writ of Execution: 06/07/2019 PERIOD: January 1, 2019-December Public Officials through Beckerman & Com- pany AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, WATER; AND vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 31, 2019 SEWER LIENS, AND OTHER MUNICIPAL AS- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- PERIOD: July 12, 2019-July 11, 2020 SESSMENTS, IF ANY. THE AMOUNT DUE CAN beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL TAXING in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 34/100*** ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ceed: $110,000.00 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed: AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO NJSA 46:8B-21. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash $706,750.34. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk $2,855.00. THIS SALE MAY BE ALSO SUBJECT TO LIM- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Commonly known as address: 6 Scotchwood in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk ITED LIEN PRIORITY OF ANY CONDOMINIUM/ The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Glen, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION LIENS WHICH Forty-Eight Thousand Thirty-Three and 54/100*** Municipality: Township of Scotch Plains. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. 1 T - 07/04/19, The Leader Fee: $22.44 of the Board Chosen Freeholders MAY EXIST; ANY SET OF FACT WHICH AN $548,033.54. Lot and Block: Lot 21 (fka Lot 33), Block 15005 The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Four- 1 T - 07/04/19, The Leader Fee: $21.42 ACCURATE SURVEY WOULD DISCLOSE; ANY The property to be sold is located in Town of (fka Block 316.J). teen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six and PUBLIC NOTICE RESTRICTIONS OR COVENANTS ON Westfield in the County of Union, and State of Approximate dimensions: 93 x 129 x 180 x 68 98/100*** $614,796.98. PUBLIC NOTICE RECORD WHICH RUN WITH THE LAND; New Jersey. x 132 x 234 (IRREGULAR). Municipality: Township Scotch Plains. UNION COUNTY BOARD RIGHTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF Commonly known as 214 Scotch Plains Av- Nearest cross street: Highlander Drive. Street Address: 869 ODonnell Avenue, Scotch AMERICA, IF ANY, ANY OCCUPANTS OR PER- enue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. ** To the best of this firms knowledge, the Plains, New Jersey 07076. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD SONS IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY, Tax Lot No. 2, Block 2816. property is not an affordable unit subject to the Tax Lot: 44, Tax Block: 7401. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS IF ANY, ADDITIONAL MUNICIPAL CHARGES, Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 105.92 Fair Housing Act. ** Approximate dimensions: 70 feet x 300 feet x Date Adopted: 06/27/19 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD LIENS, TAXES OR TAX SALE CERTIFICATES feet by 60.00 feet. Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Thirty-Two 70 feet x 100 feet. AND INSURANCE, IF ANY. Nearest Cross Street: Austin Street. Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Two and 28/ Nearest cross street: Morse Avenue. Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 06/27/19 Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty-Eight Thou- 100*** $732,132-28 together with lawful interest Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Seven Hundred Forty-Nine and 22/100*** sand Nine Hundred Sixteen and 58/100*** and costs. Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty and 17/100*** ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- $260,749.22 together with lawful interest and $558,916.58 together with lawful interest and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- $629,820.17 together with lawful interest and costs. costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and costs. petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an extraordinary tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to money will be deposited into the Superior Court resolution authorizing it is available for 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk resolution authorizing it is available for or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and extent of that person’s claim and asking for or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature of the Board. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale and extent of that person’s claim and asking for RESOLUTION NO: 2019-564 an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale AWARDED TO: SCA-Student Conser- RESOLUTION NO: 2019-531 will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the will have information regarding the surplus, if vation Association, of Arlington, Vir- AWARDED TO: The Gateway Family any. any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. any. ginia YMCA, Elizabeth, New Jersey There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- Union County Sheriff’s Office. SERVICES: for ecological restoration SERVICES: to manage the Dudley The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this and wilderness trail maintenance services House Veterans Transitional Housing Fa- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Peter Corvelli sale for any length of time without further adver- within county areas throughout Union cility for homeless male veterans during tisement. tisement. Sheriff tisement. Peter Corvelli Peter Corvelli Attorney: Peter Corvelli County properties the six months Sheriff Sheriff MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Sheriff PERIOD: June 1, 2019-December 31, PERIOD: July 1, 2019-December 31, Attorney: Attorney: ( FORMERLY BUCKLEY MADOLE, P.C. ) Attorney: 2019 2019 MATTLEMAN, WEINROTH & MILLER, P.C. KML LAW GROUP, P.C. 485 ROUTE 1 SOUTH PLUESE, BECKER & SALTZMAN, LLC 401 ROUTE 70 EAST 216 HADDON AVENUE WOODBRIDGE CORP CTR BUILDING F 20000 HORIZON WAY COSTS: in the amount not to exceed: COSTS: in the total amount not to ex- SUITE 100 SUITE 406 SUITE 300 SUITE 900 $50,000.00 ceed: $50,000.00 CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY 08034 WESTMONT NEW JERSEY 08108 ISELIN NEW JERSEY 08830 MOUNT LAUREL NEW JERSEY 08054 James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk (856) 429-5507 (215) 627-1322 (732) 902-5399 (856) 813-1700 4 T - 07/04, 07/11, 07/18 4 T - 06/27, 07/04, 07/11 4 T - 07/04, 07/11, 07/18 4 T - 07/04, 07/11, 07/18 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders & 07/25/19 Fee: $283.56 & 07/18/19 Fee: $175.44 & 07/25/19 Fee: $167.28 & 07/25/19 Fee: $157.08 1 T - 07/04/19, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 07/04/19, The Leader Fee: $23.97 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 4, 2019 Page 13 Five Westfield Students Graduate from Delbarton

Courtesy Renee Payami HATS OFF...Congratulations and hats off to the Class of 2019 at Union County Magnet School who graduated on June 20. IMMERSED IN MUSIC AND TECH...At its May 23 concert, the Westfield High School Orchestra performs “Beyond the Gate,” a three-movement orchestral piece composed by Stephanie Ann Boyd that begins with a spoken poem. Learning What It Means to

Courtesy Frank and Justine Gialanella WHS Music and Tech Join to CONGRATS...Five Westfield area students were among the 132 seniors who graduated from Delbarton School in Morris Township on June 2. Be a Global Citizen at WHS WESTFIELD — Three years ago, nior projects. The course also aligns Create Immersive Experience WESTFIELD -- Five Westfield area and earned a Masters of Professional Westfield High School (WHS) began with the district’s commitment to So- WESTFIELD — A recent visit from rehearsal and the first run-through students were among the 132 seniors Studies in Sports Industry Manage- offering a course that asked seniors cial and Emotional Learning (SEL). composer Stephanie Ann Boyd, along began, I felt like Alice in Wonder- who graduated from Delbarton School ment from Georgetown in 2012, re- what it means to be a “Global Citizen.” “Much of the course is designed with a unique collaboration between land, full of awe and excitement at in Morris Township on June 2. Tho- ceiving the Ignatian Student Award, The class runs in Socratic seminar- around the students’ own self-percep- students with interests ranging from seeing all of these colors and shapes mas Colicchio, Will Collins, Jack annually presented to one student for style with students encouraged to ask tion, recognizing their strengths, and music, technology, lighting, art, and fill the auditorium; these hues and Cushing, Frankie Gialanella and maintaining academic excellence questions and use logic and reasoning their emotions, self-confidence and ef- design, combined to create an excit- light designs so gorgeously matched Aidan Maher each received their di- while embodying Georgetown’s Je- to gain a more accurate meaning of the ficacy,” Mr. Verdone said. “Addition- ing learning experience at Westfield to the music.” plomas from Delbarton Headmaster suit ideals. Currently, he is employed social constructs that shape society. ally, our course is very much focused on High School (WHS). The composer said that, as a former Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB, with plans to by the U.S. Department of Homeland “Our goal is that students come away what impact individuals have on their At its May 23 concert, the WHS violinist, “writing for strings is my matriculate to Duke University, the Security where he is Campaign Man- from our course with a deeper under- communities–both on a local and glo- Orchestra performed “Beyond the musical comfort food and the University of Notre Dame, Bucknell ager of the organization’s “If You See standing of themselves, the spaces they bal scale–encouraging their own sense Gate,” a three-movement orchestral Westfield Orchestra’s meticulous at- University, Georgetown University Something, Say Something®” Cam- occupy, the greater community around of empathy, appreciation of diversity, piece composed by Boyd that begins tention to the chromaticism in the and the University of Notre Dame paign. He serves as an active, vocal them and their symbiotic relationship and respect for others, thereby building with a spoken poem. Prior to the second movement, their gusto in the respectively. Collectively the seniors advocate for The Christopher and with it,” said English teacher Bailey their social awareness. While our aca- concert, as the student-musicians re- intense harmonies of the third move- contributed significantly to the school Dana Reeve Foundation and, as a co- Verdone, who, with Social Studies demic coursework is research-and text- hearsed with orchestra director Craig ment, and the finesse and delicacy in over the past few years through nu- founder of the Georgetown Univer- teacher Antony Farag, co-wrote the based, a lot of the real work we’re doing Stanton, a student technology and their playing of the opening move- merous service engagements, student sity Conference on Employment of curriculum for the interdisciplinary is introspective in terms of students’ design team worked behind the scenes ment were all wholly enjoyable for government roles, the arts and athlet- People with Disabilities, works hard Global Citizen course and presented it own interpretation of this information, to create a compelling light show to this composer to be able to bear wit- ics (soccer, baseball, hockey, basket- to increase the employment opportu- to the Board of Education in 2014. how they process it, and how they apply match the magical music performed ness to.” ball, tennis, lacrosse, golf, rugby and nities for people with disabilities. “We hope that our students have a their learning to themselves and their on stage. track combined). Founded in 1939, Delbarton School greater sense of critical consciousness relationships with others.” “The students ‘painted’ their inter- Sabra Anderson The graduating seniors heard an is an independent Benedictine, Catho- upon finishing our class, leaving them Mr. Verdone added that the concept pretation of the piece using LED stage inspirational commencement address lic learning community under the di- better able to understand themselves of citizenship also is emphasized, which lighting, conventional lighting instru- Graduates from Temple from a 2004 Delbarton graduate Tay- rection of the monks of St. Mary’s and others in a globalized society.” ties into the responsible decision-mak- lor Price. One month after his Abbey and their lay colleagues. The ments, and the student-built video WESTFIELD -- On May 9, Sabra Each student prepares a presenta- ing competency of SEL, as students panels as their tools and the audito- Delbarton graduation, on July 8, 2004, School welcomes young men in tion on what it means to be a global turn age 18 and become voting mem- Anderson graduated from Temple Mr. Price became a C5-C6 quadriple- grades 7-12 from diverse backgrounds rium as their canvas,” said district University during the 132nd com- citizen, researching and addressing an bers of society. production manager Matthew gic after diving into the ocean on to pursue excellence, develop leader- issue that is local to the WHS commu- “One of the wonderful aspects of this mencement in Philadelphia, with a Long Island and hitting a sandbar. ship, and build character by educat- DiFabio, who collaborated with Bachelors degree in Chinese and nity, but that also connects on a broader project is that students are actively en- Stanton on this immersive experi- Since then, in 2010 he graduated cum ing the whole person: mind, body and global scale. Topics, which are first gaged, facilitating their own learning, Africology and African American laude from Georgetown University, spirit. Learn more at Delbarton.org. ence. “Unlike a painting, music is a Studies. approved by the teachers, can be envi- and building off of one another’s ideas,” linear art form. The student-design- Part of the largest graduating class ronmental, economic, political, social said Supervisor of K-12 Social Studies ers built lighting scenes accordingly consisting of 10,071 students, Sabra UCC Foundation to Host or educational. Andrea Brennan. to their interpretation for each given was on the Dean’s List with a 3.7 On Fab Fridays each student pre- To learn more about the course and moment. Scene cues were then writ- GPA. Sabra also spent a month at the sents his/her issue to the class. for samples of student work, visit the ten into the sheet music so the cues Zhejiang Normal University working Close the Gap Fundraiser “The Global Citizen course is based Global Citizen blog. were able to be recalled at the appro- towards her degree. Sabra attended on an essential question,” said Mr. priate time during the performance.” CRANFORD – Join the Union to the Close the Gap Campaign, or Farag. “The critical thinking tools Clancy Earns Dean’s the Westfield school system and was would like to learn more about how to Intrigued by this approach to her corresponding editor of Folio her se- County College (UCC) Foundation on that we expose students to at the be- music, Boyd decided to spend a day Wednesday, July 17, at the Galloping provide financial assistance for stu- ginning of the year enable them to List at Notre Dame nior year. dents at UCC, please call (908) 709- with the orchestra and theatre/tech- Sabra worked two summers at the Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth to continually ask questions and use logic SCOTCH PLAINS — David M. nology students on May 17, watching celebrate the 4th Annual Close the 7505, email [email protected] or to reason towards answers, detect fal- Clancy, of Scotch Plains, has been Scotch Plains Recreation Small Frye visit the Foundation’s website at the performance and providing in- Camp. Gap Cocktail Reception being held to lacies, and identify unsound premises. named to the dean’s list in the Univer- sightful feedback to the students. support the College’s strategic initia- www.uccfoundation.org. We hope that this constant question- sity of Notre Dame’s Mendoza Col- “Beyond the Gate is one of my tive to increase graduation rates among ing can build a critical conscious- lege of Business for outstanding schol- most frequently performed works, but African American students. This year, ness, which would better prepare them arship during the Spring 2019 semes- never has any orchestra taken its per- See More Education Frank A. Bolden, Esq. will be honored WHS Teacher Wins for a global society.” ter. Students who achieve dean’s hon- formance to such an interesting and News on Page 15 for his years of service as the former The students’ Fab Friday presenta- ors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 engaging space for the audience,” Vice Chair of the UCC Board of Trust- Summer Fellowship tions are the foundations for their se- percent of students in their college. said Boyd. “When I attended the dress ees and as an avid supporter of the WESTFIELD - Brett Curtis, a Close the Gap campaign. teacher at Westfield High School, has Since 2015, the Close the Gap cam- been awarded a prestigious summer paign has raised nearly $200,000, fellowship by the Ashbrook Center at Westfield Pediatric which has been invested in scholar- Ashland University in Ohio. The cen- ships, grant and program support, and ter is a highly regarded nonprofit pro- has provided emergency funding to vider of educational programs and Dental Group students who are on course to gradu- resources for U.S. history and gov- ate. Since that time, the College’s ernment teachers, as well as high graduation rate for African American school and college students. male students has more than tripled. Middle- and high-school teachers The honoree Frank A. Bolden, Esq. chosen as “Buchwald Summer Fel- is the recently retired Vice Chair of the lows” participate in a rigorous week- UCC Board of Trustees. He has been a long graduate-level summer course dedicated supporter of the UCC Foun- with other students enrolled in dation and was one of the first advo- Ashbrook’s Master of Arts in Ameri- cates for the Close the Gap campaign. can History and Government “The College is grateful for the time (MAHG) program. The MAHG pro- and commitment Mr. Bolden has given gram is the nation’s only master’s in his years of service to improve the degree program developed specifi- lives of Union students,” stated UCC cally for history and government Board of Trustees Chair Victor Richel. teachers. Participants in the course “Mr. Bolden is a compassionate leader earn two graduate credit hours from whose dedication in promoting the Ashland University. Close the Gap campaign has helped The full cost of tuition, room, board increase the graduation rates of African and books is waived for teachers re- Dentistry for Infants, Children American students.” ceiving the Buchwald Summer Fel- Those who are interested in donating lowship. Adolescents, and Special Needs

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Exilus, 1601 Front and Amanda Popolare, 2067 Nichol Stevens to MoMoh Duwai Dakiyai Corp. to Eileen C. and Robert 14 Temp Farmworkers needed 36 Temp Fruit Farmworkers Street, $222,000. Avenue, $438,500. and Porti Price, 2116 Aldene Avenue, D’Antonio, 344 Myrtle Avenue, 8/19/19 – 11/15/19. Workers will needed 8/19/19 – 11/15/19. Park Three-Ten Assoc. LLC. to Jessica M. Fessock and Marisa $415,000. $345,000. perform various duties associated Workers will perform various duties 2019 Mountain Scotch Plains LLC, Lobrace to Steven B. and Sarah R. John Murray to Devarshi and Clearview Equities LLC. to Justin with planting, cultivating & hand associated with pruning, thinning, 310 Park Avenue, $1,450,000. Cohen, 2347 Gales Court, $525,000. Rashmi K. Kumar, 2009 Dogwood and Casey Carlson, 410 Sycamore harvesting apples according to cultivating and hand harvesting CS & Holding Company LLC. to David and Dana Ralph to Jeffrey Drive, $910,000. Avenue, $549,000. supervisor’s instructions. Workers apples according to supervisor’s 2019 Mountain Scotch Plains LLC, and Victoria Gal, 351 William Street, Richard and Jennifer Tricoche to Ermelinda C. Esquivel to June Ann will have extensive periods of instructions. Workers will have 320 Park Avenue, $840,000. $755,000. Rodrigo M. Silva and Nalini R. Leite, Adams, 586 Westfield Road, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, extensive periods of sitting, United Financial Services to 2019 Daniel and Franca Bianco to Nubia 1614 Ramapo Way, $570,000. $325,000. pulling, repetitive movement, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, Mountain Scotch Plains LLC, 320 J. Cabrera, 531 Victor Street, Marilyn H. Callis to Luis F. and Gangaram and Saatwika Mohabir frequent stooping and lifting 75 repetitive movement, frequent Park Avenue, $840,000. $385,000. Juliane I. Sandy, 12 Unami lane, to Micheal and Eva Campesi, 2078 lbs. Must have 3 months stooping and lifting 75 lbs. Must Clearview Equities LLC. to Red Frank Paraboschi to Anthony L. $485,000. Valley Avenue, $440,000. experience hand harvesting have 3 months experience pruning Oaks Financial LLC., 411 Myrtle and Maila Acampora, 170 Glenside John W. and Jennifer L. Bensulock Dana Barrasso and Travis Heithoff apples and doing apple orchard high density fresh fruit apple trees Avenue, 220,000. Avenue, $518,000. to Lima Loans LLC., 1961 Grenville to Jannie Jagolino and Louie work on a commercial farm & & affirmative job references. May Rose Marie D’Amato to Naromie John and Cherie Giraud to Road, $401,000. Aloot,2217 Greenside Place, affirmative, verifiable job random drug test at employer’s Jean Louis, 1975 Valley Road, Cardamone Brothers Custom Homes 1949 Grenville Road LLC. to Adam $391,000. references. May random drug test expense. Guaranteed at least 3/4 $515,000. LLC., 351 Rolling Knolls Road, Rauch, 1949 Grenville Road, Andrew Podberezniak and J. Durka at employer’s expense. of contract hours but hours will vary Rose Marie D’Amato to John and $375,000. $1,030,000. to Veerbhadra Magdum and S. Guaranteed at least 3/4 of contract according to weather and crop Casey Olohan, 1971 Valley Avenue, Shirley McDuffie to Jonathan P. Bernice S. Shor to John and Elvera Sadhunavar, 2310 Carol Place, hours but hours will vary according conditions. Hours may exceed or $320,000. and Amanda N. Holtz, 823 O’Donnell Kresge, 3 Yarmouth Village, $785,000. to weather and crop conditions. be less than 40 hours. Work tools, Charles, James and Laura Kelk to Avenue, $525,000. $407,495. MTGLQ Investers LP. to Abdulla Hours may exceed or be less than supplies, equipment provided at Harischandra Shenoy and Ranjanna Regina Peter and Pamela McCreesh M&T Bank to Krystsina Ivanova S. Alhouch and Maen Hussein, 183 35 hours. Work tools, supplies, no cost. Housing provided for non- Rao, 356 Montague Avenue, to Thomas G. and Elizabeth W. Dwyer, and Barry Caldwell, 1271 Cooper Mountainview Avenue, $265,000. equipment provided at no cost. commuting workers at no cost. $490,000. 2355 Seneca Road, $679,900. Road, $585,000. Ricardo and Cynthia Ferreira to Ali Housing provided for non- Transportation & subsistence Dolores DiFiore to Benchmark HSBC USA, Nat’l Assoc. to Ma- Renee Rose and William J. Barry Younes and Linglan Ni, 181 Watchung commuting workers at no cost. reimbursed to worker upon Properties Group LLC. 2026 Birch rina C. Scotto, 2229 Shawnee Path, to Katarzyna E. and Louis K. Stevens, Terrace, $427,000. Transportation & subsistence completion of 50% of contract or Avenue, $330,000. $442,050. 1266 Sleepy Hollow Lane, $820,000. MTGLQ Investors LP. to 228 reimbursed to worker upon earlier if appropriate. $13.25/hr, Mary E. Appezzato to Andrew and Edward and Mary Celardo to Jen- Scotch Plains: 02/02/19 Watchung Terrace LLC., 228 completion of 50% of contract or applicable piece rate depending Irene Androshchuk, 2103 Westfield nifer Gassleer and Darwin Nitro, 2110 Watchung Terrace, $351,000. earlier if appropriate. $13.25/hr, on crop activity, or current Avenue, $515,000. Meadow View Road, $432,000. Bill and Melani Root to James L. $14.50/hr for stem clipping, applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at applicable piece rate depending employer discretion. EOE. on crop activity, or current Worksite in Orleans Co. NY. WESTFIELD on June 27 and 1 a.m. on June 28. The applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at Applicants report/send a resume Saturday, June 15, police arrested value of the bicycle is $100. employer discretion. EOE. to the nearest NJ Newark One Christopher Dawkins, 36, of Newark Sunday, June 30, a resident of the Worksite in Orleans Co. NY. Stop Career Center office or call on an outstanding Westfield Munici- 200 block of North Martine Avenue Applicants report/send a resume 908-412-7980 & ref job order pal Court traffic warrant, in the amount reported that an unknown person to the nearest NJ Career Center #NY1306380. A&J Kirby Farms of $2,000. He was placed in custody was parked on Terrill Road. The plate made a motor vehicle stop at North broke into his motor vehicle between office or call 908-412-7980 & ref LLC- Albion, NY at the Cranford Police Department has been entered as stolen. The mat- Avenue and Westfield Road for a 5 p.m. on June 29 and 1 p.m. on June job order #NY1307497. Sandy and transported to Westfield police ter is under investigation. motor vehicle violation. A check of 30. The suspect smashed out the win- Knoll Farms – Lyndonville, NY FARMWORKERS NEEDED headquarters, where he was processed Tuesday, June 25, Jasper L. Moss, the driver showed an active warrant dow to gain entry and removed sev- and held in lieu of bail. 54, of Plainfield was arrested during out of East Rutherford. The driver eral work tools. 19 Temp Farmworkers needed Sunday, June 16, a resident of Clark a motor vehicle stop and charged was arrested, processed, posted bail CRANFORD FREELANCERS WANTED 8/22/19 – 10/15/19. Workers will reported a motor vehicle burglary. with driving under the influence. He and released. He was identified as Thursday, June 20, Zelda Dirobbio, Strong, detail-oriented writers perform various duties associated The vehicle had been parked in a lot was transported to police headquar- Scott Rosener, 29, of Linden. 51, of Clark was arrested on charges with professional demeanor with hand harvesting squash at Tamaques Park and left unlocked. ters and processed. Saturday, June 22, an officer made of possession of prescription legend needed to cover local according to supervisor’s The victim stated that one or more Tuesday, June 25, a resident of a motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road drugs and possession of drug para- government meetings. Must be instructions. Workers will have unknown suspects entered the vehicle Front Street reported that someone and Cottage Way for a motor vehicle phernalia. A 2010 Ford was stopped able to meet deadlines, know extensive periods of sitting, and stole contents from inside. The siphoned gas out of their motor ve- violation. While the officer was speak- at Raritan Road and Centennial Av- how to write a lead, and take standing, walking, pushing, pulling, total approximate value of the theft is hicle during the overnight hours. ing with the driver, the driver gave enue for a seatbelt violation. Follow- an active interest in their beats repetitive movement, frequent $960. Wednesday, June 26, a contractor him a false name. Once the officer ing an investigation on scene, police in order to develop news stooping and lifting 60lbs. Must Tuesday, June 18, Erick Jovel, 22, reported the theft of building materi- determined who the driver was, the arrested a passenger, Dirobbio, for stories. Please email have 1 month verifiable experience of Rahway was arrested at police als and tools from a home on Terrill latter was arrested on an active war- suspected oxycontin, oxycodone and resume and clips to: hand harvesting vegetables and headquarters. Jovel was there on a Road. The matter is under investiga- rant out of North Plainfield and diazepam found in her possession tree fruit on a commercial farm & [email protected] court matter, but at that time he was tion. charged with hindering apprehension without valid prescriptions. She was affirmative job references. May arrested and charged with criminal Saturday, June 29, a resident of for giving a false name. The driver processed and provided with a Supe- random drug test at employer’s mischief. Jovel was processed and Rivervale Court reported the theft of was processed, posted bail and re- rior Court appearance date. In addi- DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES expense. Guaranteed at least 3/4 given a summons. He was then tires and rims from her motor vehicle. leased pending his court hearing. He tion, she was issued a motor vehicle Are you tired? Let me help you! of contract hours but hours will brought to Westfield Municipal Court. The incident occurred during the over- was identified as Justin Nakashian, summons for a seatbelt violation. Experience & Excellent Work vary according to weather and crop Jovel was later released with a future night hours. The matter is under in- 23, of Fanwood. Thursday, June 20, Justin Sanzo, Residential, Apartments, conditions. Hours may exceed or court date. vestigation. Sunday, June 23, police made a 47, of Cranford and Ely Torres, 42, of Commercial, Offices be less than 40 hours. Work tools, Sunday, June 23, Rosan Demello, Sunday, June 30, several motor motor vehicle stop on George Street Elizabeth were arrested on charges of Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed supplies, equipment provided at 44, of Westfield was arrested on an vehicles on the 1700-1900 block of near Terrill Road for a motor vehicle possession of a controlled dangerous References Available no cost. Housing provided for non- (908) 510-2542 Elizabeth Municipal Court traffic Mountain Avenue were burglarized violation. While the officers were substance and possession of drug para- commuting workers at no cost. warrant, in the amount of $250, pur- during the overnight hours. Numer- speaking to the driver, the driver re- phernalia. A 2007 Chevrolet was Transportation & subsistence FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE suant to a motor vehicle stop in the ous items were stolen. The matter is fused to cooperate by not giving the stopped at North Avenue East and reimbursed to worker upon area of Central Avenue and Clifton under investigation. officers any identification or infor- Elizabeth Avenue for a seatbelt viola- Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total completion of 50% of contract or Street. She was transported to police Sunday, June 30, a 2019 Acura mation about herself. The driver was tion. Following an investigation on Body Trainer. Complete Workout earlier if appropriate. $13.25/hr or headquarters, where she was pro- MDX was reported stolen from the warned many times that if she did not scene, police arrested the driver and a Exercise Machine. Space Saving current applicable AEWR. Raise/ cessed and released on her own re- 200 block of Mountainview Avenue produce any identification that she passenger, Sanzo and Torres, respec- Design. Padded Bench. bonus at employer discretion. cognizance awaiting a new court date. during the overnight hours. The ve- would be placed under arrest. The tively, for possession of suspected Adjustable Height and Resistence. EOE. Worksite in Monroe & Tuesday, June 25, a resident of hicle has been entered as stolen. The driver still refused to cooperate. The heroin found inside the vehicle. They Perfect For Home or Dorm! Orleans Co.’s, NY. Applicants Harrow Road reported being the vic- matter is under investigation. officers attempted to arrest her and were processed and provided with Excellent Condition, $30. report/send a resume to the tim of identity theft. The victim stated Sunday, June 30, a resident of the she began to punch and kick the offic- Superior Court appearance dates. In Call (908) 654-6091 nearest NJ Newark One Stop that one or more unknown suspects 200 block of Union Avenue reported ers. Once she was arrested she was addition, Sanzo was issued motor ve- Career Center office or call 908- used his personal information to open that their motor vehicle was burglar- charged with numerous motor vehicle summonses for a seatbelt viola- 412-7980 & ref job order a line of credit without his authoriza- ized and tools stolen. The matter is hicle violations and numerous crimi- tion, driving with a suspended license Probitas Verus Honos #NY1306301. Conrow Farms- tion. The suspect or suspects then under investigation. nal charges. She was charged with and possession of a controlled danger- Brockport, NY fraudulently used the line of credit to Sunday, June 30, Nicole D. Out- aggravated assault on a law enforce- ous substance in a motor vehicle. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE make purchases at a store. The victim law, 37, of Plainfield was arrested ment officer, obstruction of justice Friday, June 21, George Brown, 61, suffered no monetary loss. during a motor vehicle stop and and resisting arrest. The driver was of Elizabeth was arrested and charged SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SCOTCH PLAINS UNION COUNTY exact redemption amount must be ob- charged with driving under the influ- turned over to the Union County Cor- with possession of drug parapherna- CHANCERY DIVISION tained from the municipal tax collector; Monday, June 24, a business lo- ence. She was transported to police rectional Facility. She was identified lia. A bicyclist was stopped for riding DOCKET NO. F-002975-19 and cated on Westfield Avenue reported headquarters and processed. as Sonya Jackson, 44, of Plainfield. without any lights or reflectors at the FILE NO. 52183-24 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 26th day of August, 2019, during normal the theft of items that were delivered FANWOOD Monday, June 24, an officer was on intersection of Casino Avenue and CIVIL ACTION office hours, at the office of the Tax Collec- to the business. The matter is under Wednesday, June 19, a resident of the 80 block of Kempshall Terrace on Riverside Drive. Following an inves- ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE AND tor of the Township of Cranford, 8 Spring- investigation. the 30 block of Beech Avenue re- an investigation stop with an indi- tigation on scene, police arrested the AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey, be Monday, June 24, a Jersey City ported an attempted burglary to their vidual. A check of the person showed bicyclist, Brown, for having a “crack” GRAND MADISON LLC; and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place for the redemption of the said resident reported the theft of a license house that occurred between 8:30 a.m. an active warrant out of Scotch Plains. pipe in his possession. He was pro- PLAINTIFF(S) VS. PHILIP J. plate from his motor vehicle, which ANTER, WIDOWER, HIS lands as described in the complaint and and 3:30 p.m. The complainant re- He was placed under arrest, processed, cessed and provided with a municipal HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- making up the premises concerning which ported that an unknown person tam- posted bail and released. He was iden- court appearance date. In addition, he SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, the complaint is filed, and that thereupon PUBLIC NOTICE pered with the door locks in an at- tified as William Barnett, 54, of was issued a summons for riding a the defendant who redeems shall be en- AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY tempt to get in. Entry was not gained. Fanwood. bicycle at night without a light. SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, titled to the certificate of tax sale duly endorsed for cancellation; and CHANCERY DIVISION Wednesday, June 19, an officer Tuesday, June 25, an officer made Friday, June 21, Philip Denoma, TITLE AND INTEREST, ET UNION COUNTY ALS.; DEFENDANT(S) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- a motor vehicle stop at Second Street 37, of Montclair was arrested on fault of the said defendants paying to the DOCKET NO. F-023157-18 PUBLIC NOTICE and South Avenue for a motor vehicle charges of possession of under 50 THIS MATTER being opened to the court Tax Collector of the Township of Cranford, FILE NO. 26070-18 BOROUGH OF GARWOOD violation. A check of the driver grams (marijuana) and possession of by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, and the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and NOTICE TO REDEEM Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand NOTICE OF PENDING showed an active warrant out of Union drug paraphernalia. A 2003 Mazda JOHN VENUTOLO; PLAIN- poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, and it ap- absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY County Superior Court. The driver was stopped at South Union Avenue pearing that default has been entered from all right and equity of redemption on, TIFF VS. MARY FRANCES was arrested, processed and turned and Walnut Avenue for tinted win- against the defendants, PHILIP J. ANTER, in and to said lands and premises and ENARD, HER HEIRS, DEVI- The bond ordinance, the summary terms Widower, his heirs, devisees and personal every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall SEES AND PERSONAL REP- of which are included herein, has been over to Union County Sheriff’s offic- dows. Following an investigation on representatives and their or any of their have an absolute and indefeasible interest RESENTATIVES AND HIS, finally adopted by the Borough Council of ers. He was identified as Keith scene, police arrested the driver, successors in right, title and interest; PHILIP of inheritance in fee simple, to said lands HER, THEIR OR ANY OF the Borough of Garwood, in the County of Johnson, 34, of Plainfield. Denoma, for possession of suspected J. ANTER, JR., his heirs, devisees and and premises. Anything to the contrary THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Union, State of New Jersey on June 27, Friday, June 28, a resident of the 20 marijuana. He was processed and pro- personal representatives and their or any notwithstanding, redemption shall be per- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- 2019 and the 20-day period of limitation of their successors in right, title and inter- mitted up until the entry of final judgment EST; STATE OF NEW JER- within which a suit, action or proceeding block of Madison Avenue reported vided with a municipal court appear- est; GAIL MALAN; STATE OF NEW JER- including the whole of the last date upon SEY; DEFENDANT(S) questioning the validity of such ordinance that his bicycle was stolen from in ance date. In addition, he was issued can be commenced, as provided in the SEY; BANK OF AMERICA NA; FIA CARD which judgment is entered; and TO: MARY FRANCES ENARD, HER front of his house between 9:30 p.m. motor vehicle summonses for an im- Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the SERVICES NA now BANK OF AMERICA, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL date of the first publication of this state- proper turn, tinted windows and pos- NA; COUNTY OF UNION; SURGICAL addresses of the defendants are not known, REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, PUBLIC NOTICE ment. Copies of the full ordinance are session of a controlled dangerous PRACTICES ASSOCIATES; RICARDO E. a copy of this Order or Notice thereof THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- available at no cost and during regular BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RODRIGUEZ, MD; UNKNOWN OWNERS/ directed to such defendants shall be pub- SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- substance in a motor vehicle. business hours, at the Clerk’s office for UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, their heirs, de- lished in the Westfield Leader, a newspa- EST; STATEMENT Saturday, June 22, Hermenegildo members of the general public who re- visees and personal representatives and per circulating in Union County, at least PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order quest the same. The summary of the terms The bond ordinance published herewith Bartolo, 51, of Linden was arrested their or any of their successors in right, title one time, not less than ten days prior to the made on June 27, 2019, the Superior of such bond ordinance follows: has been finally adopted on july 1, 2019 and charged with driving while in- and interest, and the TOWNSHIP OF date fixed for redemption by this Order; Court Fixed August 26, 2019, or the next and the 20-day period of limitation within CRANFORD, having filed a Contesting and business day, between regular business BOND ORDINANCE NO. 19-12 toxicated (DWI). Police units re- which a suit, action or proceeding ques- Answer, and that Answer having been IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy hours, at the office of the Tax Collector of sponded to a reported motor vehicle TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE tioning the validity of such ordinance can resolved by Order Granting Summary of this Order or Notice thereof directed to SCOTCH PLAINS, located at 430 PARK TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUI- be commenced, as provided in the local crash on Centennial Avenue at the Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff dated May the Unknown Owners/Unknown Claimants, AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JER- SITION OF A NEW LADDER bond law, has begun to run from the date Garden State Parkway 136 Exchange. 10, 2019, thereby resolving the Third their heirs, devisees and personal repre- SEY 07076 as the time and place when FIRE TRUCK IN, BY AND FOR of the first publication of this statement. County of the Complaint; that plaintiff has sentatives, and their or any of their succes- and where you may pay to the plaintiff the Following an investigation on scene, THE BOROUGH OF Eleanor McGovern produced before this court tax sale certifi- sors in right, title and interest, be posted to amount so found due for principal and police arrested one of the drivers, GARWOOD, IN THE COUNTY Borough Clerk cate #2006-02, certified to be a true copy, the premises being foreclosed herein, no interest on its certificate of tax sale as OF UNION, STATE OF NEW Bartolo, for DWI. He was processed which certificate is dated November 27, less than twenty (20) days prior to the date follows: ORDINANCE 19-10-S JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE and provided with a municipal court 2006, and is of record in the Union County fixed for redemption by this Order; and LOT 30 BLOCK 2501 on the tax dupli- THE SUM OF $1,300,000 TO AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- Clerk’s Office on January 23, 2007, in IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy cate of SCOTCH PLAINS. Total amount appearance date. In addition, he was PAY THE COST THEREOF, ING SPECIAL EMERGENCY Book 12025, page 757, as instrument of this Order or a Notice thereof be served required to redeem tax sale certificate no. issued a motor vehicle summons for TO MAKE A DOWN PAY- APPROPRIATION PURSU- #431314, which covers Block 414, Lot 7. upon the defendants, whose addresses 1628 is $16,193.38, together with interest MENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53 careless driving. By assignment dated February 11, 2019, are known, by mailing to each of them such from June 14, 2019 and costs of $1,121.89. ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FOR SEVERANCE LIABILI- said tax sale certificate was assigned to a copy or notice not later than ten days And that unless, at the same time and PUBLIC NOTICE FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- TIES RESULTING FROM AC- plaintiff, which assignment is in the pro- prior to the date fixed for redemption of the place, you or one of you redeem by paying TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRUED LEAVE IN CONNEC- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD cess of being recording in the Clerk’s Of- lands and premises by this Order; and the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, THE ISSUANCE OF BOND TION WITH THE RETIRE- fice of Union County. Said certificate, and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy then you, and each of you shall be de- Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE ANTICIPATION NOTES IN MENT OF EMPLOYEES. its assignment, have been marked Exhibit of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- barred and foreclosed of and from all right NO. 19-11-S ANTICIPATION OF THE IS- P-1 on the part of the plaintiff. More than lector of the Township of Cranford, and and equity of redemption of, in and to the BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body SUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING two years have elapsed since the sale of that said Tax Collector of the Township of lands and premises above set out and of the Borough of Fanwood, in the County AND SUPPLEMENTING said lands by the Township of Cranford, Cranford certify to this Court whether the described in the complaint and every part Purpose(s): Acquisition of a new ladder of Union, New Jersey that in accordance CHAPTER 86, SALARIES and the lands have not been redeemed premises were or were not redeemed from thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with fire truck, including original apparatus and with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53: AND COMPENSATION, AND from the tax sale; that plaintiff has pro- the plaintiff’s tax sale certificate in accor- an absolute and indefeasible estate of equipment, in, by and for the Borough. 1. The sum of $65,000 is hereby appro- CHAPTER 67, POLICE DE- duced before this court its Certification dance with the terms of this Order. inheritance in fee simple in said lands and priated for severance liabilities resulting Appropriation: $1,300,000 PARTMENT, OF THE CODE showing that there is due on said tax sale Hon. Katherine Dupuis, P.J.Ch. premises. from accrued leave resulting from the re- Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,238,000 OF THE BOROUGH OF certificate, together with subsequent taxes Respectfully Recommended Anything to the contrary notwithstand- tirement of employees, and shall be Grants (if any) Appropriated: $-0- FANWOOD and interest, the sum of $224,781.69 as of R.1:34-6 Office of Foreclosure ing, redemption shall be permitted up until deemed a special emergency appropria- Section 20 Costs: $20,000 April 30, 3019; and KEITH A. BONCHI, ESQUIRE the entry of final judgment including the tion as defined and provided for in N.J.S.A. was passed and adopted on the second Useful Life: 10 years IT IS on this 27th day of June, 2019, KAB032321983 whole of the last date upon which judg- 40A:4-53. and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, ment is entered. This Notice is published pursuant to 2. The authorization to finance the ap- and Council of the Borough of Fanwood amount required to redeem the premises MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. propriation shall be provided for in suc- held on July 1, 2019. referred to in the aforementioned tax sale A Professional Corporation Attorney for Plaintiff Christina M. Ariemma, RMC ceeding annual budgets by the inclusion of This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- certificate is the sum of $224,781.69, which 660 New Road, First Floor PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Municipal Clerk at least 1/5 of the amount authorized pur- ately after final passage and publication as includes the amount due on said tax sale Northfield, New Jersey 08225 290 Route 46 West Borough of Garwood suant to this act (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-55). required by law. certificate, subsequent taxes and interest (609) 646-0222 Denville, New Jersey 07834 County of Union 3. This ordinance shall take effect as Eleanor McGovern as of April 30, 2019, together with costs Attorneys for Plaintiff (973) 586-2300 State of New Jersey provided by law. Borough Clerk duly taxed in the sum of $1,956.01. An 1 T - 07/04/19, The Leader Fee: $128.52 1 T - 07/04/19, The Leader Fee: $53.04 1 T - 07/04/19, The Leader Fee: $49.47 1 T - 07/04/19, The Times Fee: $36.72 1 T - 07/04/19, The Times Fee: $19.89 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, July 4, 2019 Page 15 Grade 12 Megan Hillyer, Robert Hochstaedt, Seifeldin Hosny, Chloe Howell, Lily High Honor Roll Hughes, Jacob Jablon, Julia Jackson, POPCORN Angela Arvizzigno, Katyana Avila, Quinn Jackson, Nina Johnson, Sherin The Dead Don’t Die Veronica Azanedo, Aubrey Bagdonas, Honor Roll Kachroo, Maeve Kahora, Joseph Amanda Ball, Julia Barnes, Trinity Kaplan, Francesca Kastanos, Grace Having Fun with the Oxymoron Bass, Christian Blanco, Patricia Kennedy, Andrew Kipp, Riya Kishen, 3 popcorns Bolivar, Laura Brady, Thomas Brown, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School - 4th Marking Period Alyona Kladova, Taylor Klein, Ryan Tierra Buissereth, Drew Burfeindt, Koehler, Richa Kulkarni, Erica Lee, One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent Kara Bush, Michelle Cagnassola, Jenna Lee, John Leonardo, Sophia Kevin Calabria, Gianna Calligy, Pe- topher Downey, Sophie Drapkin, Sean Katherine DeFouw, Michael DePaola, Lerner, Matthew Levine, Noa Levine, By Michael S. Goldberger profound bit of cutting-edge, philo- ter Canevari, Gianni Caro Esposito, Fanning, Jennifer Fleck, Alex Forman, Matthew Dembiec, Amit Deshpande, Noah Levy, Annette Liang, Olivia film critic sophical gallivanting--regardless of Matthew Carrascoso, Kevin Chin, Abigail Friedman, Michaela Genty, Sofia Dietze, Matthew Drubulis, Ryan Linderman, Melanie Lowell, Jackson I’d be impressed if I learned that a whether this film is that or simply the Khalil Chisholm, Sarah Citarella, Nicholas Giamella, Liam Giuliani, Duthie, Ryan Eng, Gabriella Essenfeld, Lubalin, Lauren Magrino, Rachel history prof in some U.S. university Emperor’s newest set of clothes--I Noah Costanzo, Riley DeProspero, Mason Glod, Jada Gomillion, Mary David Farin, Maura Farrell, Daniel Manette, Marlaina Martucci, Caitlin was showing his class director Jim enjoyed being wafted about in the Stefanie DeVizio, Lilliana Dec, Chris- Jane Gonzales, Akhil Gundra, Jake Ferrone, Justyanna Fortna, Joshua Fox, Maughan, Gianna Mavilla, Zachary Jarmusch’s zombie/horror/comedy refreshingly creative freedom of tina DiBella, Ashley Diamond, Hahn, Savannah Hall, Emma Hastrup, Benjamin Freedman, Dylan Fuimo, Mawby, Marin McAlindin, Sarah The Dead Don’t Die as an instructive Jarmusch’s riffs. In this liberal, seem- Michael Dieu, Meghan Duthie, Carly Emily Herman, Lily Higgins, Olivia Joshua Garcia, Erika Mae Gonzales, McCall, Connor McCreesh, Eamonn metaphor for the zombies down in ingly unhinged form of movie com- Dvorin, Tyler Dvorin, Jessica Hobbs, Sarah Horn, Brian Huang, Brandon Greenberg, Jackeline McGovern, Ava McKenzie, Gabriel Foggy Bottom. It might be a stretch, position there is the sort of carefree Edelman, Hope Edwards, Zachary Christos Ioannidis, Amanda Jaffe, Guallpa, Emma Guan, Lily Holston, Melville, Kaitlyn Mohabir, Jake but then again, c’mon. Possessed of soulfulness some may find filmically Evangelista, Alexandra Fischmann, Emelyne Johns, Emily Jones, Vikram Marlena Holston, Meredith Hough, Monroy, Aislinn Mooney, Gavin no morality and dedicated only to analogous to the scat fashionings of Cristabella Fortna, Benjamin Fox, Kalsi, William Kasper, Nicole Kenny, Victor Johnson, Luke Jones, Ishwari Morrobel, Kayla Morrow, Rory Moser, their perverse survival, the sudden singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Colette Franciscus, Charles Fugett, Tara Kenoff, Lauren Kieltyka, Katdare, Jordan Katz, Joseph Kern, Ayden Mullins, Shyana Nanshah, infestation of the undead in previ- Tormé. Madison Gal, Julianne Garner, Luke Jacqueline Kirian, Gabrielle Klausner, Emily Kessler, Ibraheem Khan, Hailey Isaiah Nathaniel, Jazlyn Navarro ously peaceful, Centerville, Pennsyl- Of course, a major part of the al- Gelling, Samuel Goetz, Vadim Jordan Kleinbaum, Miriam Kother, Kinard, Shelby Kumpf, Sean Lage, Jimenez, Igor Nikolin, Therese Nitro, vania, is fraught with tidbits of pa- lurement is provided by Messrs. Gorbaty, Sarah Gorman, Brandon Ana Kurdovanidze, Mariami Gabrielle Lancaster, Rebecca Kyle Nolan, Christian Normant, Lea rodic wit, the satire there for all who Murray and Driver, without whose Green, Cassidy Haugh, Madison Kurdovanidze, Ashleigh Lancaster, Lancaster, Joseph Larmore, Evelyn Oduro, Vanessa Ossy, Elizabeth are willing to recognize the real hor- inside joke-lilted performances the Haugh, Olivia Hausle, Erin Hopkins, Hannah Lancaster, Jessica Lancaster, Liang, Li Hong Lin, Joseph Linder, Parvin, Sara Pham, Aditya Phatak, ror that threatens us. ghoulish hijinks doubtlessly couldn’t Jaclyn Horre, Payton Howell, Jannine Jack Lapierre, Erin Lay, Elizabeth Ley, Matthew London, Jolie Lubalin, Matthew Power, Elle Priesing, Elina In his latest example of off-the- have been pulled off. We know Huby, John Huby, Kier Hunt, Sophia Neena Lomuscio, Joy Lytch, Valeria Corinne Lyght, Jack Manville, Jordan Puri, Grace Rehrer, Conor Reilly, Lucia hook, avant-garde filmmaking, Murray’s stoical police chief. He’s Iacona, Raina Jablon, Suzanne Jack- Macchini, Aleezah Madraswalla, McQuoid, Mae Merkle, Sean Merkle, Robertiello, Brodie Robertson, wherein he pays tongue-in-cheek Andy Griffith’s Sheriff Taylor with a son, John Kayser, David Kloepfer, Lindsey Magee, Clara Masback, Ian Natalie Mikula, Vincent Milano, Kayleigh Robinson, Jessica Rojek, homage to the American horror genre dollop of Atticus Finch, who, long Ben Kuperschmid, Alexandra McCormack, James McNichol, Rob- Hadley Moran, Brendan Mullany, Benjamin Root, Peri Roper, Emilia on the way to his sociopolitical rumi- ago, decided that crazy as people are, Lahetta, Julianna Lamagna, Dominick ert Mebes, Harrison Mills, Jessica Holly Nelson, Natalia Nervi, Sabrina Saccento, Noah Sadler, Sydney Sadler, nations, auteur Jarmusch doesn’t the best thing to be is a fair-minded Lamastra, Kaitlyn Lamendola, Jef- Mongold, Ryan Montagna, Ethan Ngu, Max Niessen, Jayden Nyamiaka, Anna Saltzman, Naome Samuel-Wil- whistle past the graveyard, but umpire. Mr. Driver’s deputy, how- frey Lapidus, Megan Laterra, Morrobel, Christina Mouckas, Mat- Julianne O’Brien, Maxwell Oross, liams, Thomas Savoca, Isabela screams by it in a blaring sound truck. ever, as alluded to afore, is not an easy Sandraann Leporiere Cordone, thew Mouckas, Kayla Nitti, Cassidy Nicole Oslislo, Roman Perrelli, Faith Segarra, Evan Sena, Amelia Sherman, The brazenly oddball mechanisms he read and, we suspect, has a leg up on Melanie Litwin, Justin Lo, Carina Novello, Emma O’Brien, John Price, Ralph Ramos, Brian Roessle, Anna Sicoli, Emily Sicoli, Dante Silva, employs to build the scenario and the insanity. I mean, why does he Lopac, Ricardo Lopez, Hannah O’Connor, Amanda Palhares, Alyssa Juan Diego Rojas Camargo, Miles Natalie Skolar, Victoria Solsky, Jes- make his points draw us into the nut- keep repeating, “This is definitely Lyman, Amy Magrino, Matthew Pankiewitz, Evan Paul, Jadie Pearl, Roper, Hadley Rose, Emma Route, sica Steinberg, John Stellakis, Diana tiness of his premise with the mag- going to end badly?” Mahmet, Reina Makimura, Brent Philleshia Pershay-Spearman, Lindsey Abigail Ryan, Marcus Sandy, Paul Stinkova, Rebecca Strug, Brenna netic appeal of that naughtily mis- Fulfilling the boastful assertion of Mankin, Jared Mascioli, Dorian Porchetta, Athena Postlewait, Chris- Schiumo, Jessica Schramm, Erica Sullivan, Morgan Switsky, Anna chievous kid who lived on your block. its tagline, “The Greatest Zombie Cast Mayo, Graham McAlindin, Angelica tian Ramalho, Gabriella Ramos, Sa- Schug, Alexa Seefeldt, Alessandra Szczuka, Hadassah Tabak, Jason It is the Theatre of the Absurd given Ever Disassembled,” the supporting Mencia, Rae Mikula, Massimo rah Rata, Aadith Ratish, Isabella Serio, Rohan Shah, Christopher Tannenbaum, Eleni Theocharopoulu, a down home, American accent, ensemble’s standout is Tilda Swinton’s Modica, Kaylee Moniz, Nicole Richardson, Dana Ricketts, Patrick Skwirut, Rachel Small, Margaret Aidan Trenery, Jason Trivisonno, played out by a handful of familiar quirkily mysterious undertaker. Other Muenzen, Caroline Nguyen, Colin Ritter, William Robertson, Cassie Smith, Daniel Soler, Sydney Morgan Tsin, Lucas Vega, Johnathan stereotypes. Screwy as the often das- welcome, albeit distorted, faces in- O’Brien, Victoria O’Connor, Laura Robinson, Felipe Rodrigues, Sean Sprechman, Isabella Sutton, Alexandra Vu, Emily Walsh, Megan Walsh, Jamie tardly doings get, there is an intelli- clude Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover Pansulla, Jack Pedersen, Conor Rogers, Sarai Romero, Robert Root, Swiatek, Matthew Syvertsen, Nicho- Weinberg, Stella Whitefield, Dorothy gent appeal here that has us anxious and, pulling double duty, Tom Waits. Peterson, Ariana Picart, Julia Poeschl, Mallory Rothweiler, Irina Ruzina, las Tittanegro, Justin Tran, Benjamin Wilson, Kerrin Wojcik, Eliyah Wong, to learn if the storied director has He is both Bob the Hermit and the Carter Pomponio, Kayla Reisberg, Henry Saltzman, Jake Samitt, Julia Tucker, Arianna Ursino, Giorgiana Thomas Wright, Emily Wyrwa, Emily some magical solutions up his sleeve. narrator, his perceptive pontifications Daniel Resnicoff, Zander Reyes, Jus- Sassoon, Victoria Savoca, Laura Vacca, Alexa Vierschilling, Maya Yang, Julia Yick, Naiomi Ziekert Will he unleash them in the closing articulated in the manner gravelly in- tin Rizzi, Allan Romero, William Schmidt, Maria Schmidt, Rachel Waldman, Alexander Werkheiser, moments and thus save the toned by Sam Elliott’s The Stranger in Root, Rachel Rowen, Molly Ryan, Schoss, David Schulman, Megan David Wernsing, Zoe Wernsing, Grade 9 Republic…the spirit of Émile Zola The Big Lebowski (1998). Thomas Ryan, Jessica Sadel, Abigail Sheehy, Olivia Shih, Madilynne Slifer, Jonathan Wiener, Taylor Winslow, Honor Roll recalled to life in the unlikely person- While I’d adhere strictly to the Saperstein, Cheryl Schneider, Kara Julia Solsky, Skylar Stagaard, Brett Jamie Wirth, Zackery Wong Liam Abbott, Sheila Alfonso, An- age of an independent filmmaker? fully earned R rating in deciding to Strug, Michael Tardi, Madison Toll, Schramm, Jacob Schulman, Max Grade 10 drew Allen, Vincent Augello, Jayden But be warned: Whether glibly preclude little Brittany and Max’s Seefeldt, Emily Smulewitz, Olivia Gabriella Tomon, Joseph Touris, Yunus Ball, Ryan Beauregard, Jordynn hedging his artistic bets or just having attendance, it’s this wily disassocia- Speranza, Rachel Tang, Kyle Tozlu, Andres Trujillo, Christopher Honor Roll Blackwell, Brooke Boissonneault, a bit of sport with us, Jarmusch sup- tion from what the grisly repugnance Tannenbaum, Nicole Tavares, Marco Tsuchiya, Derick Vega, Caroline Kieren Adams, Oluwaseun Luke Brencsons, Jodi Carmant, Colin plies an ominously built-in meme. It represents that, in the logic of a ge- Toupence, Maggie Traina, Juliet Vivanco, Kaitlyn Walsh, Kaylah Webb, Adekunle, Chloe Alce, Mia Aponte, Clarke, Christopher Compierchio, comes in the form of a curiously fore- ometry proof, implies a rather pixyish Trifiro, Anthony Triwahjudi, Anthony Brandon Weinberg, Kaelah Wiggins, Anjila Banks, Eshaan Basu, Jake Cole Cooke, Gabriella Crona, Isabella boding declaration that Adam Driver’s optimism. While there is indeed a Vallejo, Isabella Verga, James Walsh, Sophia Wilkins, Lexa Winigrad, Eli Bensulock, Ethan Berkman, Erika Cukrow, Eve Delaney, Christopher Officer Ronnie Peterson oft repeats repugnant quotient of blood, guts and Justin Walsh, Caroline Warren, Wolman, Samantha Yip, Jonathan Yu, Bretz, Marissa Burton, JanAndre Domiciano, Kerry Ericksen, Nicho- while investigating and then battling gristle, it is more in the service of Charles Widder, Jovi Williams, Elena Julia Yu, Kelly Zimmerman Castro, Justin Chan, Kaelie Chung, las Evangelista, Katelyn Gaulin, John the zombie onslaught alongside his farce than fright. Which, to my ben- Wollman, Isaac Wong, Julia Zucosky Grade 11 Juliette Ciullo, Devin Cooke, Dylan Glander, Alicia Goff, David Green, boss, Chief Cliff Robertson, played efit, makes The Dead Don’t Die the Grade 12 Dombrowski, Melissa Falk, Colin Fan- Emily Hayeck, Michael Hayeck, Jodi with deadpan glee by Bill Murray. perfect horror movie for scaredy-cats. Honor Roll ning, Alexander Fazzino, Besnik Hayes, Katherine Hochman, Rounding out the sheriff’s staff and The Dead Don’t Die, rated R, is a Honor Roll Amir Abdelmalak, Taylor Anthony, Ferizi, Hannah Filler, Jacob Fleischer, Madeline Joe, Julia John, Jacob just as flummoxed as we are by Focus Features release directed by Grace Ahlin, Alexa Anselmo, Persis Artem Aparin-Woolfolk, Jared Arkin, Elizabeth Flynn, Jamie Frank, Olivia Kanterman, Brendan Karyczak, Ronnie’s premonition is Chloë Jim Jarmusch and stars Bill Murray, Baah, Christopher Bagdonas, James Lauren Azzarello, Delaney Baliko, Fusillo, Joseph Gale, Ava Gelling, Cecelia Kelly, Adam Kiell, Leah Sevigny’s Deputy Officer Mindy Adam Driver and Chloë Sevigny. Bagdonas, Zachary Barash, Sara Marissa Bamrick, Mallory Banks, Anabelle Griffin, Chloe Hahn, Abigail Klurman, Viktoria Kozak, Matthew Morrison, who, unlike her senior col- Running time: 104 minutes. Barshap, Fady Barsoum, Steven Evan Bensulock, Michael Besante, Hanvey, Paul Harris, Ava Hausle, Elisa Labush, James Lapidus, Robert leagues, didn’t get the Bercher, Steven Besson, Emilia Josephine Blundo, Kailey Herstatt, Taylor Hopkins, Zachary Lerner, Theodora Liederman, memo…assuming there was one. Boissonneault, Garrett Boozer, Freya Bondarowicz, William Brady, Ryan Jachera, Ryan Jones, Katherine Judge, Alexander Lo, Nithyaraajitha Lokesh, Huh? Nutty? Yeah…but it’s O.K., July 4 Festivities Natasha Buison, Kyle Burton, Joshua Bromm, Brandon Buissereth, Declan Shruti Khandelwal, Maura Leahy, Jordan Lopac, Rica Briana Lopez, this inherent confusion and purposely Canavan, Marcello Cappuccio, Byrne, Catherine Carter, Ryan Cynthia Liang, Evan Libby, Amelia Kaitlyn Lusk, Julian Martin, Tierney confounding inconsistency. Courtesy In Cranford Rachella Carlino, Christopher Ciarrocca, Julie Ciccarino, James Lieberman, Dallas Lorenzetti, Megan McAuliffe, Brandon Melnitsky, Ken- of his directorial stylings, a combina- CRANFORD -- Today, July 4, Catuogno, Nicole Cevallos, Alan Cirillo, Justin Clark, Michael Couso, Lozito, Rachel Lubeck, Zachary neth Nelson, Alessia Novello, Sophia tion of seemingly lunatical hypotheses the township will hold its annual Chen, Anna Ciarrocca, Sarah Cooney, Daniel Coyle, Sabrina Cruz, Devon Lubeck, Lucas Mackey, Michael Novello, Nkem Okorie, Giacomo and plain old-fashioned evisceration, Fourth of July canoe races sched- Saniya Dalvi, Elizabeth Daniskas, Danielovich, John Deitch, Michael Marino, Shawn Martin, William Pares, Andrew Perper, Charlotte Pol- dread and a general panoply of the uled at the Cranford Canoe Club. Anita Dazzo, Anthony DeShields, Dembiec, Robert Dencker, Michael Mauer, Emilyann McNeill, James lack, Jackson Pope, Gabriella grotesquely unthinkable, Jarmusch Registration at the Canoe Club Patrick Dembiec, Angelo DiNizo, DiFrancesco, Madison Diamond, Middleton, Rachel Miller, Owen Pugliese, Mariam Ramazashvili, earns dispensation from making obvi- will open at 8:30 a.m. before the Nicholas Dionisio, Casey Ferguson, Gabriel Donatelli, Kayleigh Downey, Mitchell, Emily Muench, Clare Gianna Riefler, Anthony Robinson, ous sense. The artistic conceit is that races begin at 9 a.m. and conclude Benjamin Fleischer, Miguel Fontora, Colin Dwyer, Jessica Eggert, Joseph Murphy, Jake Niessen, Ethan Pawelec, Samantha Ruane, Damon Schumann, it’s really in the hidden obscurities of at noon. Races are open and free to Mary Fossaceca, Jessica Friebely, Elkin, Colin Fitzgerald, Justin Nicholas Rayan, Kaitlyn Reilly, Julian Alexander Smith, James Sullivan, the creative idea where truth can truly town residents only. See William Gale, Pedro Garcia, Justin Fletcher, Ryan Flynn, Lucia Furfaro- Rijo, Chloe Rousseau, Amanda Saba, Giovanni Sullivan-Massa, Christian flourish. What the non-stop, conveyor www.cranfordcanoeclub.com. Garner, Justin Giaimo, Theodore Rodriguez, Isabelle Gilles, Emily Gianna Salgado, Dennis Santos, Erica Tardi, Marcos Trujillo, Yasmin Ulerio, belt beheadings of the story’s undead The Annual Firecracker Run, Giandana, Sara Greene, Vanessa Grill, Christina Gubernat, Aidan Schindler, Daniel Sicinski, Serena Caitlyn Van Dusky, John Vangeli, signify, other than that evil is continu- hosted by the Jaycees, will kick Handy, Ryan Johnson, Dimitrios Guma, Ryan Gumpel, Alexander Sirchio, Christopher Smith, Nathaniel Samantha Walden, Julianna Warren, ally replaced by a new evil, remains an off with a one-mile Fun Run at Kastanos, Jonathon Koseoglu, Halpin, Patrick Howard, Breanne Sta Rosa, Madison-Anne StaRosa, Jaine Williams, Jordan Zambell, Julia enigma for the viewer to mull. 8:30 a.m. followed by the Fire- Gabriella Kowalczyk, Timothy Hoyte, Mia Hunter, Brigit Jacob, Nicholas Susino, Kyle Talmadge, Zambrio, Thomas Ziegler Point of disclosure: The horror cracker Four-Miler at 9 a.m. at Lamberta, Thomas Larmore, Ava Nicholas Januszanis, Dean Johnston, Haley Tavares, Joseph Terrazas, genre, save for the classic Draculas Nomahegan Park. Registration and Leichtling, Jacob Leigh, Julia Malcolm Kahora, Aleesha Kearney, Mackenzie Trenk, Carly Walker, and Frankensteins of the 1930s, is by T-shirt pick up begins at 7:15 a.m. Lomonte, Isabelle Malaussena, Gabrielle Khan, Prabvir Kukreja, Ryann Wall, Eric Watt, Cadence Weiss, Independence Day far my least favorite film phylum. For more details, go to Casandra Martoccia, Anton Nicholas LaFerrera, Ryan Lamberta, Allison Weisser, Quinn Williamson, Still, whether it’s because I’m a fop www.cranfordjaycees.org. Mayorenko, Ryan Metzger, Sophia Margaret Lapolla, Charles Levine, Ciara Worthey, Aidan Young Concert by Westfield looking for intellectual inclusion in a Mineo-Pankiewitz, Daniel Mitchell, Antonio Lomonte, Raion Magallanes, Spencer Moran, Jake Murphy, Niyah Samantha Mahmet, Caden Mari, Jo- Grade 9 Community Band Nathaniel, Chloe Nelson, Patrick seph Marta, Danasia McDonald, High Honor Roll Vocalist Karen Hauge to O’Brien, Alex Oslislo, Miles Owens, Owen Murphy, Shane Murphy, Chris- Bridget Abbott, Mary Adekunle, WESTFIELD — The Westfield Griffin Pawelec, Shannon Persaud, topher Muskus, Christina Pham, Aliyah Adkins, Robert Alber, Dana Community Band, under the direc- Ryan Puri, Maryam Ramjohn, Grace Ponterio, Esteban Quinones, Ascolesi, Alice Bachman, Rachel tion of Thomas Connors, presents its Perform with Concert Band Jonathan Ramos, Eric Refinski, Jelani Ethan Rafal, Hiren Reddy, Kyle Barattucci, Thomas Baylock, Matthew annual Independence Day Concert WESTFIELD — The Westfield selections from the Broadway musi- Richardson, Margot Rizzi, Zoe Rigney, Olivia Robertiello, Dominick Bender, Ava Berry, Joseph Berry, tonight, July 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Community Concert Band, under the cal, Oklahoma!, by renowned com- Rouder, Daniela Russo, Peter Romano, Lucas Route, Thomas Moumit Bhattacharjee, Mourik Mindowaskin Park. The band will direction of Thomas Connors, con- poser, Richard Rogers. Sailsman, Sadie Salgado, Maya Russo, Noah Samms, Carolina Bhattacharjee, Aiden Birnbaum, Kai be joined by members of the tinues its Thursday evening Summer The band rehearses each Wednes- Schwartzman, Shalini Shah, Edward Samuelian, Samantha Samuelian, Bobrow, Julia Bonhote, Meagan Westfield Chapter of the Sons of the Concert Series on July 11 at 7:30 p.m. day evening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Smith, Nicholas Smith, Max Steele, Kristina Sapienza, Frederick Bourke, Marin Brace, Stephanie American Revolution and Daugh- with a concert program featuring vo- the Community Room in the Westfield Jacob Steinberg, Tyler Stines, Paul Saunders, Julianna Scarcella, Grace Brown, John Burke, Ariel Burman, ters of the American Revolution, who calist Karen Hauge, a music educator Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Szanto, Hailey Thompson, Amanda Schiller, Matthew Skolar, Gwendolyn Avery Burman, Camila Cabrera, Ruby will present a special program in with the Westfield Public Schools. Street. The band’s membership in- Venezia, Dakota Verrico, Ryan Walsh, Sleat, Carly Spellman, Anne Stuart, Calabrese, Bridget Carter, Anthony tribute to Independence Day. Also This concert will take place in cludes musicians from age 18 to age Daniel Wilkinson, Shon Williams, Maya Sutterlin, Meghan Taylor, Cerino, Ryan Chaillet Grande, Kelly featured will be appearances by Mindowaskin Park. 80, including many active and retired Morgan Wilson, Abigail Yarbenet, Emma Thumann, Brian Weideli, Chesky, Ava Chin, Carter Chin, Zoe Westfield’s own “Towne Crier,” who Ms. Hauge, a member of the band’s music educators. Under the music Zachary Zimmerman, Imran Zubair Grace White, Ryan Widman, Tara Chrisostomides, Victoria Cirillo, will present the “news of the day” flute section for three years, will per- direction of Mr. Connors, director of Wolman, Keri Yang, Alley Zakarin, Grade 11 Hannah Citarella, Sofia Ciullo, Ben- and an address by a member of the form Selections from “Old American Instrumental Music Studies and an Olivia Zambrio, Rachel Zucker jamin Cohen, Amelia Collins, Sofia Westfield Town Council. Songs,” composed by Aaron Copland, assistant professor of music educa- High Honor Roll Grade 10 Corsaro, Ethan Costanzo, Kaelin The band’s music program will fea- and “Someone to Watch over Me,” by tion at Kean University, the band per- Katina Ackerman, Nicholas Alber, Cunningham, Lila Dasi, Ashley ture vocalist Kerry Stubbs, performing George Gershwin. forms a wide variety of concert band Connor Alchus, Dylan Allen, Gabrielle High Honor Roll DeFrancesco, Jake DeGaetano, Julia selections that celebrate America, in- “We are very fortunate to have many literature, including many contempo- Aloe, Kaitlyn Amato, Jake Arrogante, Ezri Abraham, Jesse Artz, Kotey DeVizio, Francesca DiLollo, Isabella cluding “God Bless the USA”, “Com- talented musicians in the band”, noted rary compositions. Experienced area Taylor Arrogante, Joseph Barge, Ashie, Kayla Avila, Tobias Bachman, DiLollo, Lily Dimon, Grace Downey, ing to America,” “American Soldier,” Mr. Connors. “We are pleased to fea- musicians who are interested in a Sydney Blacker, Julianna Blanco, Tracy Bagdonas, Elena Balecha, Terence Downey, Riley Dwyer, Jack “This Land is Your Land,” “What a ture Ms. Hauge as a vocalist for these position with the band should contact Patrick Bourke, Alexandra Boylan, Lindsey Bartley, Anay Basu, Sofia Eckstine, Lindsay Edelman, Samantha Wonderful World” and “God Bless selections.” band president Barry Rosenberg at Michael Braun, Morgan Brown, Beardsley, Julia Blaschak, Dylan Edelman, Isabel Elimu, Bridget Ennis, America.” Mr. Stubbs is a long-time The band will also perform several (908) 337-9073 or Nicole Brozak, Charles Bunin, Bordman, Grace Brennan, Lauren Jeffrey Fezza, Amanda Filipski, Lauren music educator with the Elizabeth pub- classic marches, including “Barnum [email protected]. Catherine Buren, Kristen Buro, Remy Brenner, Nicole Britt, Olivia Fitzgerald, Olivia Fleischer, lic schools and has performed in nu- and Bailey’s Favorite March,” by Karl The band’s Summer Concert Se- Cardarelli, Lucas Carinhas, Summer Calcaterra, Anthony Cammarano, An- Alessandro Frias, Joshua Friedson, merous theatrical and choral settings. King, and “American’s We,” by Henry ries is sponsored by the Westfield Carver, Sofia Casimiro, Lea Cerini, thony Castelli, Keiara Chapman-Cole, Emily Friscia, Audrey Gabbai, Joshua Most recently, Mr. Stubbs performed Fillmore. Recreation Department, Don Josephine Cerino, Jonathan Chaillet, Luke Checchio, Emma Chichester, Gabbai, Sophia Gallahue, Patricia “God Bless America” at Westfield’s Completing the program will be Bogardus, Director. Chairs and blan- Alexa Chan, Antoinette Chango, Haley Cino, Rikyah Cline, Abigail Gillen, Alexa Gingold, Alyssa Memorial Day Parade ceremony. The performances of “Sea Songs,” by kets are recommended. In the event Katherine Chouinard, Garret Clausen, Colao, Abigail Conklin, Charles Glickstein, Evan Gomillion, Catherine band will also perform John Williams’ Ralph Vaughan Williams, “Irish Tune of rain, the concert will take place in Jordan Clement, Guadalupe Coahuilas, Coolidge, Dante Corsaro, John Grandmaison, Natalie Green, Michael “Hymn to the Fallen” from the film from County Derry and Shepherd’s the Westfield Community Room, lo- Mia Craven, Nicole DeFrancesco, Ca- Michael Cristobal, Eric Cunningham, Hagopian, Lauren Hahn, Zachary Saving Private Ryan and “National Hey,” by Percy Grainger, “The Wiz- cated in the Westfield Municipal rina DelCore, Juliana Denning, Chris- Meredith Czurlanis, John Dazzo, Harmer, Aidan Heifetz, Amanda Hill, Emblem” march, by E. E. Bagley. ard of Oz,” by Harold Arlen, and Building. ... if only there was a way I could attract more attention to my business ... Get the Word Out! Write About It! We'll Be Your Platform. Leader/Times Bulletin Boards are Rapid Business Generators. Reach our informed audience with your targeted sales messages. Submit yours online today at goleader.com/form/bulletin Page 16 Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Summer Arts Concerts, Family Fun And Flix Begins July 9 in Parks – Ralph Breaks the Internet at Meisel Park, Springfield (with NNO); Au- Travel: Facing A Long Layover? gust 12 – Incredibles 2 at Tamaques Park, Westfield; August 13 – Incredibles 2 at Warinanco Park, Get Out of the Airport! Elizabeth. On Wednesday, July 10, the Sum- mostly via roads not subject to heavy mer Arts Concert Series continues traffic jams—and the wonderful Santa with Radio Petty at Echo Lake Park in Monica Pier is an additional 10 or 15 Mountainside. Attendees are encour- minutes from LAX. aged to bring a blanket or towel for O’Hare International Airport in UC Fit Yoga at 6:30 p.m. The concert Chicago continues to be one of the will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. world’s busiest, so venturing out may The Board of Chosen Freeholders also be a risky idea. It’s an hour in conjunction with Foodstock NJ subway ride into the Loop in down- and the Community Food Bank of NJ town Chicago, but worth it if you are requesting that residents donate have lots of time. The blue line will non-perishable food items to assist drop you off right in the center of those in need at the July 10 Summer everything, with the Willis (formerly Arts Concert Series at Echo Lake Sears) Tower, the expansive and pretty HEARTBREAKERS...Radio Petty, a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute Park. Summer is a particularly diffi- Grant Park along the shores of Lake band, will perform Wednesday, July 10, as part of the Summer Arts Concert cult time of year for our nation’s food Michigan, and the Magnificent Mile Series at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. The concert will begin promptly at 7:30 banks. Families with children who shopping district, all within walking p.m. with a yoga fitness session held beforehand at 6:30 p.m. had been receiving free or reduced distance. cost breakfast and/or lunch at school If you find yourself with time to kill must find ways to replace those meals at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Inter- COUNTY – The Union County Fun, and Flix movies throughout the during summer break. national Airport, the subway will get Board of Chosen Freeholders has summer at Union County Parks: The following is a list of the Sum- you downtown in about 20 minutes, announced the dates for the upcom- mer Arts Concert Series dates and leaving you time to visit the World of ing Summer Arts Concert series and locations throughout the summer at Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times Coca-Cola museum, the College Foot- highly anticipated Family Fun & Flix EXPLORE...Strolling along Amsterdam's lovely canals is a great way to spend Union County Parks: time during a long layover at Schiphol Airport, 20-minute taxi ride from the center ball Hall of Fame, the National Cen- film series. Echo Lake Park, Mountainside – of Amsterdam. ter for Civil and Human Rights mu- “Our free summer events are sure Wednesdays: July 10 – Radio Petty seum, the birthplace of Rev. Martin to have something for every member (The Best of Tom Petty); July 17 – By FRED T. ROSSI the BART subway, which will bring Luther King and, if the kids are with of the family to enjoy”, said Free- Verdict; July 24 – Black Dog (The Specially Written for the A&E Summer Travel Series you into the city in a half hour. Get off you, the interactive Children’s Mu- holder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “I Led Zeppelin Tribute); July 31 – Marc Who doesn’t love a long airport at Powell Street, Market Street or seum of Atlanta. look forward to a summer full of Muller’s Grateful Jamband (Grateful layover where you can while away Embarcadero and you’ll find your- If you’re flying to distant points in outdoor entertainment and activities Dead). the hours people-watching, staring at Europe or to the Middle East, you self fairly close to everything: the to bring our county residents even FLIX...A Dog’s Way Home will screen Oak Ridge Park, Clark – Wednes- your phone or laptop, watching the downtown shopping district, the cable may find yourself with a layover in closer together.” on July 9 at Wheeler Park in Linden. days: Aug 7 – American Rapture, Aug planes and checking the departure cars, the waterfront with its numerous any number of European capital cit- The fun begins with Family, Fun, 14 – Rob Paparozzi Juke Joint; Aug board to make sure your flight is on restaurants, Coit Tower, the famed ies. Schiphol Airport is a 20-minute and Flix on Tuesday, July 9, at 7:30 July 9 – A Dogs Way Home at 21 – Hey Bulldog (Tribute to the time? Fairmont Hotel atop Nob Hill and the taxi ride from the center of p.m. at Wheeler Park in Linden. As Wheeler Park, Linden; July 16 – Hotel Beatles); Aug 28 – We May Be Right While many big airports these days twists and turns of Lombard Street. Amsterdam, and there’s plenty to do part of the evening’s events, UC Get Transylvania 3 at Warinanco Park, (The Billy Joel Experience). have turned themselves into shopping If you’re laying over is in Los An- in a few hours in this very walkable Fit, a health initiative of the Union Elizabeth; July 23 – Lego Movie 2 at For more details on the Summer malls with pricy retail outlets and eat- geles, your options may be a bit lim- city. Head over to the wonderful zoo, County Freeholder Board, will offer Warinanco Park, Elizabeth; July 29 – Arts series, the Family Flix free out- eries, the prospect of spending several ited thanks to L.A.’s notorious traffic, which also has an aquarium, a plan- fitness fun for kids before the movie. Hotel Transylvania 3 at Rutgers Av- door movie series, and more summer hours trapped there may not be which can pop up at any time, day or etarium and a butterfly pavilion. Hop Immediately after at dusk the movie enue Park, Hillside; July 30 – activities in Union County Parks visit everyone’s idea of a good time. In- night. Hollywood and Beverly Hills on a tour boat and see this great city A Dogs Way Home will begin. Spiderman-Into the Spider-Verse at ucnj.org/calendar or call the Parks stead, why not venture outside the are easily an hour away, via car or from one of its many canals. The The following is a list of Family, Warinanco Park, Elizabeth; August 6 Department at (908) 527-4900. terminal for a few hours and get in subway. However, lovely Marina del Anne Frank House is a sobering— some local sightseeing? Of course, it Rey is only a 20-minute car ride— and very worthwhile—look at what depends on where you’re stuck. Dulles the young diarist and her family en- Facing A Long Layover? Get Out Of The Airport! ~cont.~ Airport in Virginia, Denver Airport dured during World War II, but buy and Dallas-Fort Worth Airport are all tickets in advance for this very popu- ored 17th and early 18th century attractions—the Blue Lagoon—is just night sun was still shining brightly, some distance from anything interest- lar tour. Or you can simply stroll townhouses and bars, cafes and res- 20 minutes from the airport. A large and it was an experience not to be ing. There are, however, other airports along the canals, admire the architec- taurants. There’s also Christiania, an geothermal spa located in a lava field, forgotten. where you can spend a long layover ture and grab a quick bite to eat. enclosed and somewhat autonomous Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s top So, don’t feel you have to be trapped exploring a few of the local sites. Copenhagen is another popular spot community of artists, art galleries tourist attractions, meaning you in a faraway airport for hours and San Francisco International Air- for layovers in Europe, and the city and hiking trails in a park-like atmo- should get tickets in advance—and hours between flights. It’s all right to port is a popular spot for layovers on center is a 20-minute taxi ride from sphere. don’t forget your bathing suit! Relax- venture into town, see a few sights the way to Asia and the Pacific Rim, the airport. Tivoli Gardens, the 19th Iceland’s Keflavik Airport is nearly ing in the 102-degree milky blue wa- and eat something other than airport so if you have time to venture into the century amusement park, is suitable an hour from the capital city of ter, surrounded by craggy black lava food. Just be sure to allow plenty of City by the Bay, do so, but don’t risk for all ages. Not far from there is Reykjavik so only go into town if you hills, you’ll feel like you’re on an- time to get back to the airport and a taxi ride because you may end up in Nyhavn, the famous and photogenic have lots of time on your layover. other planet. We went to Blue Lagoon endure the security line before head- time-consuming traffic. Instead, take San Francisco waterfront that features brightly-col- Otherwise, one of the country’s big in July late at night, when the mid- ing to your next flight.

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