Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 31, 2017 OUR 127th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 35-2017 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Prospect Street Blaze Claims Life Of 19-Yr.-Old Man, Family Dog By PAUL J. PEYTON on the second floor of the home. year-old young man lost his life. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The home, located at 1260 Pros- cause of the fire is under investiga- WESTFIELD – Firefighters battled pect Street, is near Brightwood Park. tion,” Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said an early morning fire Monday on the Tax records list the homeowner as in a statement released Monday. 1200 block of Prospect Street that Alison Tooley. Ms. Tooley is the “Westfield is a community in mourn- resulted in the death of 19-year-old mother of Jake and his older brother, ing today. We cannot imagine the Jake Tooley as well as the family’s Sam. pain and grief the young man’s family puppy, Moo. “There were no other injuries to is feeling, and our heartfelt thoughts Fire Chief David Kelly told The firefighters or others in the family,” and prayers go out to his family and Westfield Leader that when Chief Kelly told The Leader. friends.” firefighters arrived after receiving the While the chief did not have infor- Jake Tooley was a 2016 graduate call at 2:45 a.m. they “encountered mation on what other fire depart- of Westfield High School (WHS), heavy fire conditions.” The three- ments assisted Westfield at the fire and a student at Monmouth Univer- alarm fire took two hours to bring scene, he said around 50 firefighters sity according to his Facebook page, under control, Chief Kelly said. Ac- battled the fire at the height of the and was a member of his school’s golf cording to news reports, the blaze blaze. An NBC News report stated and cross-country teams. Sam Tooley began in the living room. Chief Kelly that nine other agencies assisted is the cross country and track coach at said two persons managed to escape Westfield. WHS. while firefighters attempted a rescue “Unfortunately, despite valiant ef- Jake was predeceased by his father, when told a third person was trapped forts by the first responders, a 19- Michael G. Tooley, who passed away suddenly on November 18, 2016, according to his obituary. A gofundme page (www.gofundme.com/the-tooley- fund) was set up to raise funds for the family had raised $178,588 as of Wednesday morning from 2,219 dif-

ferent donors. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader “In the fire the Tooleys lost nearly FAMILY TRAGEDY...An early-morning fire on the 1200 block of Prospect Street in Westfield claimed the life of Jake all their possessions, as well as their Tooley, a 2016 graduate of Westfield High School (WHS), as well as the family’s dog. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today everyday necessities...All donations at the Presbyterian Church in New Providence. Inset, a photo from Facebook of Jake, right, at his WHS graduation with his will be given directly to the Tooleys brother, Sam. to aid them in regaining their every- day necessities and assist them in their continued move forward as a Town Schools to Open Wed. With family,” according to a statement on the gofundme page. Sam released a statement on Mon- day. Two New Principals, 35 Teachers “My brother was an amazing man. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader Young, but wise beyond his years out of By PAUL J. PEYTON retired. principal at Westfield High School and REBUILDING SUBSTATION...The PSE&G substation in Cranford is in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The district’s new staff institute was later assistant principal at Edison. “She process of being rebuilt. It is seen on Saturday from the outside patio of the River necessity due to what life had dealt him & Rail restaurant across the street. over the last few years... Our house can WESTFIELD — Public schools held Tuesday and Wednesday for the is well prepared for her position,” Ms. be rebuilt. Our possessions can be re- open this Wednesday, September 6, for new teachers. Dolan said. placed. My little brother, however, will 6,300 Westfield students, the same num- During an interview with The Also, the board of education ap- BOE OKs New Asst. Principal; be forever missed,” he said. ber as last year. Students will be greeted Westfield Leader on Friday, Margaret proved the appointment Tuesday night Funeral services are planned for by new principals at Jefferson Elemen- Dolan, Ed.D., superintendent of of Paul Duncan as the new assistant today at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian tary School and Roosevelt Intermedi- schools, said Susie Hung, Ed.D., who principal at Franklin Elementary Election Candidates Declared Church in New Providence, accord- ate School and 35 new teachers who are previously was principal at Walton School. He was most recently with ing to NJ.com. replacing mostly teachers who have School in Springfield, is the new prin- Warren Public Schools, where he taught By MICHAEL BONACCORSO teaching fourth and fifth graders. He cipal at Jefferson. Prior to Springfield, and was head of the summer program. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader was assistant principal and supervi- she was a teacher at Tamaques Elemen- He replaces Scott Lipson, who took a WESTFIELD – At Tuesday’s board sor for Warren Township’s summer Cranford’s Court Hearing tary School in Westfield. Ms. Hung principal’s position at Tinc Road El- of education meeting Paul Duncan school. He also co-chaired the War- replaces Jeanette Munoz, who has re- ementary School in Mount Olive, Mor- was approved as Franklin Elemen- ren Technology Subcommittee assist- tired. ris County. tary School’s assistant principal. Su- ing district strategic planning efforts. Postponed to September 19 “I think she is going to be a great The district also has hired Tom We- perintendent Margaret Dolan recom- “I am honored to be joining the contribution to Jefferson School,” Su- ber as the new supervisor of visual and mended Mr. Duncan for final board Westfield Public School District be- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Surenian was newly returned from perintendent Dolan said. performing arts and Enrique Pincay as of education approval. An interview cause of its commitment to educa- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader vacation and sought the one-cycle Mary Asfendis is the new principal at supervisor of world languages and En- committee selected him through a tional excellence. I’ve already re- CRANFORD — A hearing, origi- adjournment to enable him to respond Roosevelt, where she replaces Stewart glish as a Second Language. Mr. We- 120-applicant vetting process. ceived a warm welcome,” Mr. Duncan nally set for Friday, September 1, that to Hartz’s filings.” Carey, who has retired. She comes over ber, who comes over from the Egg The interview committee included said. could allow the township to amend its “In its letter requesting the adjourn- from Edison Intermediate School, Harbor, N.J., school system, previously Franklin School Principal Eileen On school election night, Tuesday, fair-share housing obligation has been ment, however, Cranford does not where she was assistant principal. In taught with the New Jersey Workshop Cambria, teachers Kerry Lyman and November 7, five candidates will con- postponed to Tuesday, September 19, request the adjournment on the turn, Crystal Marsh has been named the for the Arts here in town. His career Nancy Rygiel, Human Resource Spe- test three board of education seats. at 1:30 p.m. grounds on which it solicited and new assistant principal at Edison Inter- spans 22 years in arts education. Mr. cialist Barbara Ball, and district K-12 Declared candidates include incum- Cranford has requested a motion obtained my consent. Rather, it seeks mediate School. She most recently was Weber replaces Linda King, who re- supervisors, Mathematics Supervisor bent Peggy Oster, Lynn Brenner, for leave to amend a judgment of the adjournment so that it can pursue a science teacher at the Salk School of tired after 30 years with the district. Regina Kiczek, Science Supervisor Simon Cirasa, Kent Diamond and compliance and repose and related ‘confidential’ communications with Science Middle School in Manhattan. Mr. Pincay comes from the Tom Patterson and Special Educa- Anthony Marotta. relief with the state Superior Court is the Special Master from which Hartz The superintendent said Ms. Asfendis Hillsborough Township Public Schools, tion Supervisor Andrea Lo. Ms. Oster is the only board mem- in regards to the Mount Laurel law- is excluded.” started her career as a Spanish-lan- where he held a similar position to his “I am confident that Dr. Duncan is ber of three whose term is expiring in suit filed by Cranford Development In Hartz’s brief it outlines its de- guage teacher at Edison and later be- new administrative post in Westfield. an excellent fit for Westfield and the January 2018 who is seeking reelec- Associates, a.k.a. S. Hekemian Group. fense why it should be privy to these came the head of world languages from He replaces David Greer, who left to Franklin School community,” said Su- tion. Board members Christopher The postponement comes after Hartz communications. 2004 to 2012 for Bernards Township become director of the Office of Aca- perintendent Dolan. Langhart and Mark Friedman will not Mountain Industries LLC requested Hartz states in the brief that it is schools before returning as assistant CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Mr. Duncan replaces Scott Lipson, seek reelection. on August 15 that the court intervene seeking to intervene “in order to pre- who accepted a principal position in The Parent Teacher Council will in the Township of Cranford’s motion serve its interest in the development Morris County. host a Board of Education Candi- for leave. of its property, and to further provide “He (Mr. Duncan) clearly stood dates’ Night on Wednesday, October As of August 23, attorney Michael this Court with potentially valuable out as a thoughtful, experienced edu- 18. The candidates’ night will take Jedzniak of the Jeffrey R. Surenian input as to the issue of Cranford’s cator with sound judgment,” Princi- place at Westfield High School. The and Associates law firm, the law firm unmet fair share need,” the brief states. pal Cambria said. three individuals elected will serve representing the township in its af- It further urges the court to deny Mr. Duncan worked 10 years in the three-year terms from 2018 to 2021. fordable-housing obligation, had sent Cranford’s motion. Warren Township school district CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 a letter to Union County Superior Hartz states in its brief that Cran- Court Judge Camille Kenny request- ford specifies 750 Walnut Avenue as CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing a one-cycle adjournment of the being suitable for inclusionary devel- township’s motion, as well as Hartz’s opment of multi-family housing. motion. Hartz subsequently requested Cranford has asked the Special a denial of the adjournment. Master to determine and recommend In Mr. Jedzniak’s letter, he states to the court that the capacity of 750 that the “Township’s Mount Laurel Walnut is exactly 300 units, a density team has met with Special Master of 10 units per acre. MacKenzie and Mr. Walsh from the Hartz’s position is Cranford “has Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) exhibited neither the creativity nor Courtesy of Lorre Korecky/Westfield Public Schools to commence confidential settlement the ‘opportunity’ as mandated in Mt. READY TO OPEN... Jefferson Elementary School’s new principal, Susie Hung, discussions. The township was very Laurel II.” left, expresses her gratitude to PTO Secretary Lindsay Wagner and third grader Lacey Wagner, who updated the school’s welcome sign. Westfield Public Schools encouraged by the results of this first Ten units per acre is lower than the open this Wednesday, September 6. meeting, and in the absence of any average 39-unit per-acre density per- unforeseen obstacles, we are cau- mitted in three other sites in Cran- PAGE INDEX tiously optimistic that we will reach ford: Woodmont Station, Riverfront an amicable accord with FSHC.” at Cranford Station and Cranford Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14-15 Hartz’s attorney Stephen Eisdorfer Crossing, Hartz says. Hartz has pro- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader wrote in his August 24 letter to Judge posed a development capacity of its Police ...... 13 Real Estate .... 9-16 TRAINING DAY...A North Star State Police Medevac helicopter is shown flying Kenny that Mr. Jedzniak requested 30.5-acre property of 30 units per Community ... 6-7, 13 Classifieds ..... 13 over Mountainside Borough Hall and landing for a training exercise with borough an adjournment because “Mr. Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 emergency services. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD The Right Combination of Cutting Edge Technology WEST and the Highest Quality of Services and Programs is the Reason Why Coldwell Banker is the Preferred Real Estate Company. Westfield West Office • 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908-233-0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com © 2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. 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By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE stations and water fountains installed. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Lincoln School, Memorial Field and CRANFORD — Opening day for the Bloomingdale Avenue Schools had pav- 2017-2018 school year in Cranford will ing projects completed. Walnut Avenue be Thursday, September 7. Teachers will School and Livingston Avenue School greet more than 3,800 students for a half had vinyl asbestos floor tile abatement in day of school. the library and in three classrooms. New Superintendent of Schools Scott Additionally, the district tested its Rubin told board members at the August drinking water for lead. Of the 149 board of education meeting, “We’ve been samples taken, 138 met the standards very busy at work” preparing for the new established by the U.S. Environmental school year. Protection Agency for lead in drinking New staff orientation took place Au- water. Eleven drinking water outlets tested above the action level for lead. All 11 LEADER IN CUBA...The Gleason family catches up on hometown news while gust 30 and is continuing today, August visiting Cienfuegos, Cuba. 31, and staff meetings for all faculty water fountains undergone remediation. members are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 5 and 6. Professionally, teachers will have mul- BOE OKs Appointments tiple opportunities for the development of WF BOE 21st-century skills, personalized learning CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and using data to help inform instruction. Each summer the Westfield district of- For Cranford Schools Teachers will be able to take part in an fers a Science, Technology, Engineering online curriculum portal and lesson plan- and Mathematics (STEM) summer camp. By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE to a teacher from Hillside Avenue School ner this year, which will afford them STEM runs for three separate sessions. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader in the amount of $76,400 and a second increased opportunity to collaborate with Each session lasts one week. The program CRANFORD — Superintendent of to a literary coach in the district for their peers. is all day with eligibility for third to eighth Schools Scott Rubin introduced Jenni- $28,500. Many faculty members are excited graders. about the upcoming school year. Cori This summer 384 students signed up, fer Santa as the new assistant principal A joint transportation agreement be- Curti, a teacher at Orange Avenue El- filling the available spots in under an hour. of Hillside Avenue School at the regu- tween the Cranford Board of Education ementary since 2010, and Orange Av- Students work with robotics, crime scene lar monthly board of education meeting and the Morris Union Jointure Com- enue School Teacher of the Year in 2015, investigation, computer coding and anima- Monday night. mission was retroactively agreed upon told The Westfield Leader, “I’m looking tion. Campers were taught how to make Superintendent Rubin told the board in the amount of $41,538.94 for the Courtesy of Eric Wigginton forward to meeting my new students the musical instruments from recyclables. Ms. Santa was selected after “a very 2017 extended school year. LEADER AT MOUNT RUSHMORE...Thatcher Wigginton, age 8, and Scarlett most. It’s always fun meeting a new group “The camp is a fun learning environment thorough search” that started with ap- The following curricula was ap- Wigginton, age 6, of Clark, pose with The Westfield Leader with Mount each year.” allowing for a sort of intense learning expe- proximately 340 candidates. proved by the board: Media for grades Rushmore in the background. Mr. Rubin, who signed a five-year rience, but not so intense as school. The Ms. Santa earned a master’s degree kindergarten through second grade; contract in Cranford, began working for campers are always entertained and solving the district in July. complex problems through having so much from Caldwell College and her media for grades 3 through 5; language Celine McNally, who previously held fun with the interactive activities,” said bachelor’s from Lycoming College. She arts: reading and writing for grade 8; the position of assistant principal at Hill- teacher and camp instructor James Doyle. spent the last 11 years in the Mansfield, Japanese for grade 8; guitar 2 for grades Westfield Schools side Avenue School, is the new principal Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, N.J. school district as a second-grade 10, 11 and 12; ESL (English as a Sec- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Walnut Avenue School. Instruction and Programs Paul Pineiro pre- teacher, sixth-grade teacher, language ond Language) for grades kindergarten demics in the New Jersey Department fully, that might be able to be done next Jennifer Santa will take over the posi- sented the board with a video package arts coordinator and a curriculum writer. through grade 12; writing center of Education. year,” she said, noting it will be dis- tion Ms. McNally is leaving as assistant featuring campers’ activities and opinions. “We are thrilled to have her,” Mr. practicum for grades 11 and 12, and a Westfield teachers are working un- cussed at school board meetings. principal of Hillside Avenue School, ef- Students who are financially-eligible are Rubin commented to the board. writing center tutorial for grades 11 and der a new, one-year contract with nego- The superintendent said parents have fective September 1. allowed to attend at no cost. The cost for one In other business, the board autho- 12. Anthony Rafaniello, who has been the week is $275. The video package can be tiations with the school board expected helped offset the cost for air condition- director of choral activities and a music found on the district’s website. rized the submission of the Elementary The board approved several appoint- to begin in the fall, the superintendent ing in the schools, “for the separate teacher at Cranford High School for the “What’s awesome is the program teaches and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) ments for the school year. Meghan said, saying the agreement will be longer. units for whatever space it is.” past 12 years, has been selected as the the students a whole lot. (It) keeps the kids combined grant application for fiscal Magnus was hired as a music teacher at The average district contract runs for “As we have done any improvements, new supervisor of fine and performing excited about learning advanced processes year 2018 for $158,164. The total in- Cranford High School, Gregory Braff three years. She said the district is “con- for example to auditoriums or other arts. without realizing. The program is finan- cludes an allocation of $3,994 for the was hired as a special-education teacher stantly” looking at ways where “we can large spaces, we make sure that air Meghan Magnus, a music teacher; cially self-sufficient from enrollment fees. local non-public schools within the dis- for the high school, Angela Sandoukas make the best use of the money for the conditioning is put in those places so Gregory Braff, a special-education All items purchased such as technology are trict. was hired as a special-education teacher health insurance to try to control the that on those (hot) days students can teacher; Kathleen Petronella and Daniela donated back to the district for the school The board approved two salaries to at Hillside Avenue School, and Joann cost as best as possible.” continue to learn and that things aren’t Sellinger, general clerks, are the newest year,” Mr. Pineiro said. be paid from the ESEA grant fund, one Palumbo was hired as a Spanish-lan- staff members at Cranford High School. Superintendent Dolan said the dis- interrupted,” Ms. Dolan said. Additionally, Angela Sandoukas, spe- guage teacher at Livingston Avenue trict installation of solar energy equip- The superintendent said the district cial-education teacher at Hillside Avenue School and Walnut Avenue School. ment is nearly complete on school build- has added a new special-needs pro- School; Joann Palumbo, a Spanish lan- Hartz Additionally, Cecilia Churms and ings following the replacement of roofs gram at Edison this school year. She guage teacher at Livingston Avenue Sara Marinelli were hired as leave re- over the past two years. Installation of said the goal is “to make sure that more School and Walnut Avenue School; CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 placement teachers, Sara Megan Quinty solar panels are almost completed at of our students with special needs can Cecilia Churms and Sara Marinelli, leave acre for a total of approximately 900 Prospective Need (2015-2025) are was hired as a long-term substitute Westfield High School, Roosevelt and remain in our schools and not be sent replacement teachers at Orange Avenue units. calling for 535, 81 and 217, respec- teacher, and Kathleen Petronella and Edison Intermediate Schools, Tamaques out to other schools...and that required School, and Sara Megan Quinty, a long- “The proposed 10-unit per acre tively. It was unclear as of press time Daniela Sellinger were brought on to and Wilson Elementary Schools. another teaching position.” She said the term substitute at Livingston Avenue density is also not scaled to the mag- how many units Cranford has ful- fill 10-month general clerk positions. School, were approved as new additions “They are basically done and the program is an expansion of the Leaps to the faculty at the August board of nitude of the difference between the filled on prior round obligations and Anthony Valera was approved as a pro- turnover (to solar energy) will come in and Bounds program at the elemen- education meeting. amount of affordable housing that how many units are still required un- rated district bus driver. the near future,” the superintendent said. tary-school level. Curriculum/instruction updates for has been produced in Cranford and der current law. In regards to correspondence, Board She said the district is anticipating a Also new is a curriculum upgrade 2017-2018 include new library media its unmet housing obligation. As set Hartz also has said Cranford had of Education President Kurt Petschow, savings on energy bills of $112,000 under the federal department of curricula with areas of focus on STEM forth in the planning report submitted not notified Hartz of its request to Jr. relayed to the board that Hartz Moun- annually, which amounts to $1.5 mil- education’s “next generation science (Science, Technology, Engineering, by Hartz to the Cranford Planning amend the judgment even though tain Industries e-mailed the board re- lion over the next 15 years. standards.” She said the district will Mathematics) inquiry and digital literacy Board, based upon these types of Hartz’s property, 750 Walnut Avenue, questing proof of the enrollment num- Upgrades of the intermediate school provide professional development on and the establishment of a writing tutorial considerations, the property would is listed as a site suitable for afford- bers in the form of addresses of stu- auditoriums also are underway and are the new curriculum for teachers through- class and a student-led writing center at be entirely suitable for development able housing, and called this “tactic dents. Cranford High School. expected to be completed by early win- out the year. A rotating drop schedule will be imple- of 905 multi-family units, including a especially objectionable” and says it Business Administrator and Board ter, Ms. Dolan said, noting that workers In addition, she noted the district’s mented at Cranford High School this substantial amount of low- and mod- violates a Supreme Court mandate. Secretary Robert Carfagno told board have been removing the 80-year-old website now contains a section for par- year. The new scheduling allows for a 57- erate-income housing,” the brief Hartz has cited this lack of commu- members he created a list of student seats and doing the work necessary to ent support so if “they are faced with minute lunch period in the middle of the states. nication as a “parallel to the course it addresses to offer proof of enrollment add the new electrical systems and air something they haven’t dealt with be- day in which upperclassmen are free to do Cranford’s motion lists a number followed in 2008” with Cranford but made clear no other confidential conditioning. The auditoriums are fore there are resources” on the website, a variety of tasks such as meeting with of changed circumstances that it says Development Associates (CDA) in information was distributed. closed while work is in progress with including videos and printed materials. counselors and teachers, engaging in ex- account for a surplus in its realistic its pursuit of developing a multi-fam- As previously reported in The productions being moved to other Further, all social studies classes in tracurricular activities or leaving the build- development potential. ily complex at 215-235 Birchwood Westfield Leader, Hartz Mountain In- schools including Westfield High grades 6 to 12 will be equipped with ing. “Cranford suggests in a footnote to Avenue. It says that Cranford is seek- dustries attorney James Rhatican had Additionally, Cranford will continue School, which previously saw an up- Chromebooks for use in the classroom, to pilot a tuition-based, full-day kinder- its brief that, as a matter of law, the ing to go outside the negotiation pro- commented to the public and the town- grade to its auditorium. which work well with platforms off the garten program. The program is being Hartz property should not be included cess initiated by Hartz. ship committee that Mr. Petschow had The superintendent said the district Internet and lightweight. Students will expanded to two classes this year, with in its determination of the “In essence, Cranford seeks an ex not returned his phone, e-mail or mail is looking to upgrade the athletic field complete history projects by using origi- students being selected through a lottery municipality’s realistic development parte process that will lead to crucial correspondence. and track at Kehler Stadium. “And hope- nal documents. system. potential because the site, may not be determinations involving Cranford’s: Mr. Petschow told the board Mr. Board of Education member Nicole determined by Cranford to be ‘an (1) realistic development potential, Rhatican “was sending e-mails to me Sherrin Kessler told The Westfield Leader, area in need of redevelopment for (2) unmet need and satisfaction of that I was not receiving.” “We saw how much the kids flourished in classification’ under the Local Rede- that unmet need, and (3) final housing Mr. Petschow had communication the program,” and further commented, velopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. element and fair share plan,” the brief with Mr. Rhatican the next day and “we received really positive feedback from parents and teachers.” 40:12A-5. Assuming for present pur- states. further commented he would be avail- There will be some technology and poses Cranford’s assertion is correct, Further, Hartz states that Cranford’s able for additional correspondence with PLEASE infrastructure updates in the district, which Cranford would still be obliged to purchase of 215-235 Birchwood Av- the attorney for Hartz Mountain Indus- include the implementation of 700 new address the Hartz property as part of enue from CDA was for the “express tries as needed. and upgraded computers throughout the addressing its ‘unmet need,’ i.e., the purpose” of reducing the number of Resident Mark Zucker stood to ad- district, made possible due to the suc- portion of Cranford’s fair share hous- market-rate and affordable units built dress the board and inquired about the Have Us Install Smoke Alarms cessful infrastructure upgrade last year. ing obligation in excess of realistic on the site, which was “contemptuous potential number of students that will for You, So We Do Not Have the Additionally, there will be a district alert development potential,” Hartz brief behavior,” and says Cranford had be coming in from the creation of apart- system upgrade. states. never sought approval by the court. ments being built by Hartz Mountain Enhanced security measures will be Same Results as the Prospect Street employed during the 2017-2018 school Hartz has made a request to the Hartz further expresses its opinion Industries. year district-wide, which include new township to deem the property an that Cranford’s request to extend its Mr. Carfagno commented to Mr. Fire This Past Monday. protocol for door access and an adher- Area in Need of Redevelopment, and judgment of compliance to 2025 is Zucker that the district has a demogra- ence to a permitted items policy that will has presented its case in favor of that unlawful. pher that does a study in September and be enacted at highly-attended public classification. Township Attorney Ryan Cooper October that will project five years into events. In its brief, Hartz goes further to had no comment on Hartz’s motion to the future, factoring in the current ap- Your Friendly A number of facility projects have been outline the housing obligations that intervene. plications on file, not on pending completed over the summer months. have been identified by three authori- changes, to anticipate changeover in Neighborhood Electrician Cranford High School has new LED ties. The FSHC expert Kinsey, mu- Correction the district. lighting in stairwells and in front of the school, painted stairwells, a sanded and nicipal expert Angelides, and Court An article on the August 22 Garwood “It’s been pretty accurate in the past,” stained gymnasium floor and replaced appointed expert Reading it states Borough Council meeting that appeared Mr. Carfagno relayed to Mr. Zucker. 908-276-9000 ceiling tiles. have outlined the Prior Round (87- in last week’s edition should have said Once the data collected by the de- Carbon monoxide detectors were in- 99), each calling for 148 affordable that two part-time employees would mographer goes to the board, it is made Swenson and Son stalled in all of the schools in the district, housing, the Present Need Gap Year cost a projected nine dollars an hour public sometime in late fall. and all of the elementary and middle (expanded present need) are each less than a full-time accounting and tax The next board meeting is scheduled schools had filtered water bottle-filling calling between 86 and 87, and the clerk. 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By FRED T. ROSSI tember 2, and Sunday, September 3, tween Democrat Phil Murphy and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and from 1 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Republican Kim Guadagno will take SCOTCH PLAINS — With Sum- September 4. Live music, food, center stage this fall, along with mer 2017 unofficially now down to rides, games and nightly 50/50 elections for the State Legislature. its last few days, the fall calendar in raffles will be featured at the festi- In District 22, Democratic incum- Scotch Plains is a full one, starting val, which started in 1974. bents Gerald Green and James with the annual St. Bartholomew/ For school-age children and teen- Kennedy will face off against Re- UNICO Italian Festival over the agers, there will then be time for publicans Richard Fortunato, a four-day Labor Day weekend and one more good night’s sleep before member of the Scotch Plains Plan- followed by the opening of the 2017- summer vacation ends and Scotch ning Board, and John Quattrocchi 2018 school year next week. Plains-Fanwood schools open on of Clark in the election for the State The festival — which honors San Wednesday, September 6. Assembly, while Democratic State Nicola di Bari, the patron saint of Labor Day also marks the tradi- Senator Nicholas Scutari (D-22nd, the town of Montazzoli, Italy, the tional start of the political season, Linden) will seek re-election against town from which many Scotch although there will be no municipal Republican Joseph Bonilla, also of Plainsers emigrated a century ago elections in Scotch Plains for only Clark. Closer to home, three seats — runs from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. on the sixth time in the past 20 years. on the Union County Freeholder Friday, September 1, Saturday, Sep- But the state gubernatorial race be- Board will be up for grabs in No- vember, with Democratic incum- bents Angel Estrada of Elizabeth and Chris Hudak of Linden seeking new three-year terms along with Hillside Mayor Angela Garretson and being opposed by Republicans Patricia Quattrocchi of Clark, Peter Lijoi of Summit and Mark Martini of Westfield. Lauren S. Barr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Locally, downtown redevelop- SUMMER FUN...Children enjoy the beautiful Summer weather at Ponderosa Farm Park in Scotch Plains. ment efforts are likely to be front and center, with the committee formed earlier this year to focus on those efforts set to meet next on Prospect Street Blaze Claims Life Wednesday, September 13. At Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in July, nearly 100 down- town business and property owners Of 19-Yr.-Old Resident, Family Dog and residents attended a 90-minute presentation by the downtown re- By PAUL J. PEYTON when told a third person was trapped “Unfortunately, despite valiant ef- development committee that fo- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on the second floor of the home. forts by the first responders, a 19- Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cused on how affordable-housing WESTFIELD – Firefighters battled The home, located at 1260 Pros- year-old young man lost his life. The CAR MADNESS IN SCOTCH PLAINS...Members of Car Nutz enjoy each obligations will mesh with down- an early morning fire Monday on the pect Street, is near Brightwood Park. cause of the fire is under investiga- other's company at the August 23 informal show in the parking lot of the town redevelopment and what a re- 1200 block of Prospect Street that Tax records list the homeowner as tion,” Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said Scotchwood Diner. CONTINUED ON PAGE8 resulted in the death of 19-year-old Alison Tooley. Ms. Tooley is the in a statement released Monday. Jake Tooley as well as the family’s mother of Jake and his older brother, “Westfield is a community in mourn- puppy, Moo. Sam. ing today. We cannot imagine the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Fire Chief David Kelly told The “There were no other injuries to pain and grief the young man’s family Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that firefighters or others in the family,” is feeling, and our heartfelt thoughts when firefighters arrived after receiv- Chief Kelly told The Times. and prayers go out to his family and ing the call at 2:45 a.m. they “encoun- While the chief did not have infor- friends.” Open Wed. for 5,600 Students tered heavy fire conditions.” The mation on what other fire depart- Jake Tooley was a 2016 graduate three-alarm fire took two hours to ments assisted Westfield at the fire of Westfield High School (WHS) and By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE and pianist who has a passion for through its Met Opera HD Live Pro- bring under control, Chief Kelly said. scene, he said around 50 firefighters a student at Monmouth University, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times American music traditions. Mr. gram, and approximately 100 Park According to news reports, the blaze battled the fire at the height of the according to his Facebook page, and SCOTCH PLAINS — More than Mallette was a choral teacher at Sum- Middle School students will have the began in the living room. Chief Kelly blaze. An NBC News report stated was a member of his school’s golf and 5,600 students, ranging from pre-kin- mit High School. He will guide the opportunity to participate. said two persons managed to escape that nine other agencies assisted cross-country teams. Sam Tooley is dergarten to high school, will return Scotch Plains-Fanwood programs in Participating students will get to while firefighters attempted a rescue Westfield. the cross country and track coach at to school in the Scotch Plains-Fan- fine arts and instrumental music. see an opera via an HD live 360 WHS. wood school district on Wednesday, A number of curriculum revisions degree experience while teachers in Jake was predeceased by his father, September 6, for a single-session day. were completed over the summer the district will receive professional Fanwood Passes Resolutions; Michael G. Tooley, who passed away The district also welcomes 30 new months. Curriculum updates were development to support integrating suddenly on November 18, 2016, teachers, who completed an interac- accomplished in media literacy, these programs into the curriculum. according to his obituary. tive new teacher orientation over three middle school world languages, prob- A highlight of the new school year Carries Applications to Sept. A gofundme page days during the week of August 27. lem-based learning in elementary sci- will be engaging community mem- (www.gofundme.com/the-tooley- Staff meetings for all faculty mem- ence as well as advanced placement bers in the district strategic planning By CHRISTINA M. HINKE inches for an expanded patio, and a fund) was set up to raise funds for the bers will be held on Tuesday, Sep- biology and advanced placement process. Meetings will involve com- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times rear-yard setback of six inches for the family had raised $178,588 as of tember 5. chemistry. munity members in the New Jersey FANWOOD — The planning board new patio where 25 feet is required in Wednesday morning from 2,219 dif- Peter Pitucco, the new director of Course proficiencies for the coun- School Boards Association’s “Deter- passed three resolutions last Wednes- the rear yard. ferent donors. human resources, was a part of the seling department were updated and mination, Dream and Destiny by De- day for applications approved at last Also, the applicant is proposing to “In the fire the Tooleys lost nearly hiring process for the additional 30 pacing guides for elementary language sign” program. month’s meeting. place a fence on top of a retaining all their possessions, as well as their teachers. He comes to the district from arts/literacy and mathematics were Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, The resolutions were for 1 Shady wall within the borough right of way. everyday necessities...All donations Edison Township Public Schools. revised. October 3; Monday, October 16, and Lane and 9 Stewart Place, both for The agenda meeting for Wednes- will be given directly to the Tooleys Lisa Howard, the new world lan- The district has re-adopted creative Thursday, November 2. Community patios, and 187 King Street for a ham day, September 13, was cancelled. CONTINUED ON PAGE8 guage supervisor, comes to Scotch curriculum for pre-school classes for members are encouraged to attend. radio antenna. Plains-Fanwood from Montville 3- and 4-year-olds, where teachers A number of summer projects were Three applications were carried to Township Public Schools. Ms. will conduct small group and whole completed on the facilities in the the next regular meeting, set for Howard, who speaks Italian, held the class activities, interactive read- district. Wednesday, September 27. position of world language supervi- alouds and “Mighty Minutes.” Repaving projects were completed Verizon’s application to place its sor in Montville. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood dis- at Park Middle School, School One equipment on the PSE&G pole at 55 New Supervisor of Fine Arts Wayne trict has partnered with the Metro- Elementary, Brunner Elementary, North Avenue is carried. Sprint Spec- Mallette is an accomplished vocalist politan Opera of New York City Coles Elementary and the adminis- trum is looking to extend its tempo- trative offices as well as paths at Terrill rary tower at Young’s Paint at 1 South Middle School and Scotch Plains- Avenue. This appeal was carried as Fanwood High School (SPFHS). well. Asbestos abatement was completed The third application carried is a at SPFHS, Terrill Middle School and residential application. The property Coles Elementary School. owners at 117 Pleasant Avenue have Evergreen Elementary School got requested variances for extension of new cafeteria tables and fresh paint in a patio, expansion of a driveway, and the multi-purpose room, while Coles adding a fence on top of a retaining Elementary School received new boil- wall, to be heard on September 27. ers. One resident had attended the meet- Sidewalk and curb repairs were ing to hear this application. completed at Brunner, Evergreen El- The applicant for 117 Pleasant ementary, School One, Terrill Middle Avenue, a corner property, has sub- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and the administrative offices. mitted an application to surround the REPAVING UNDERWAY...Plenty of roadwork projects were underway this The media center at Park Middle in-ground pool with pavers to the summer, including a resurfacing project on Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. School has been refurbished and the property line, and expand the drive- auditorium has been repainted and way from two feet from the property PAGE INDEX has new carpet. line to a zero-foot setback. Roofing projects were completed The proposed changes would see a Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 14-15 at SPFHS and Brunner Elementary 57-percent improvement coverage Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Fred T. 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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Laurel II.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Ten units per acre is lower than the CRANFORD — A hearing, origi- average 39-unit per-acre density per- nally set for Friday, September 1, that mitted in three other sites in Cran- could allow the township to amend its ford: Woodmont Station, Riverfront fair-share housing obligation has been at Cranford Station and Cranford postponed to Tuesday, September 19, Crossing, Hartz says. Hartz has pro- at 1:30 p.m. posed a development capacity of its Cranford has requested a motion 30.5-acre property of 30 units per for leave to amend a judgment of acre for a total of approximately 900 compliance and repose and related units. LEADER IN CUBA...The Gleason family catches up on hometown news while relief with the state Superior Court is “The proposed 10-unit per acre visiting Cienfuegos, Cuba. in regards to the Mount Laurel law- density is also not scaled to the mag- suit filed by Cranford Development nitude of the difference between the Associates, a.k.a. S. Hekemian Group. amount of affordable housing that Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The postponement comes after Hartz has been produced in Cranford and GREENS KEEPER...Late summer golfers recently got in a round on the links at Busy Fall Schedule Mountain Industries LLC requested its unmet housing obligation. As set Scotch Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on August 15 that the court intervene forth in the planning report submitted vived business district might look neighborhood off Terrill Road. New in the Township of Cranford’s motion by Hartz to the Cranford Planning like in the next five and 10 years. Cingular Wireless has housed its for leave. Board, based upon these types of Westfield Schools Open Wed. Township officials are awaiting antennas on temporary poles for the As of August 23, attorney Michael considerations, the property would final resolutions to litigation per- past several years while PSE&G Jedzniak of the Jeffrey R. Surenian be entirely suitable for development taining to Scotch Plains’ affordable- undertook its multi-year project to and Associates law firm, the law firm of 905 multi-family units, including a With Two New Principals housing obligations, something that upgrade and modernize its trans- representing the township in its af- substantial amount of low- and mod- will have a big impact on the shape mission towers and power lines. fordable-housing obligation, had sent erate-income housing,” the brief By PAUL J. PEYTON trict contract runs for three years. She of the downtown commercial dis- After some homeowners spoke a letter to Union County Superior states. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said the district is “constantly” look- trict in coming years. The redevel- about detrimental effects on their Court Judge Camille Kenny request- Cranford’s motion lists a number WESTFIELD — Public schools ing at ways where “we can make the opment committee expects that a property values, it was decided that ing a one-cycle adjournment of the of changed circumstances that it says open this Wednesday, September 6, best use of the money for the health significant number of new housing they would return at the board’s township’s motion, as well as Hartz’s account for a surplus in its realistic for 6,300 Westfield students, the same insurance to try to control the cost as — and affordable-housing — units October 5 meeting to present a for- motion. Hartz subsequently requested development potential. number as last year. Students will be best as possible.” will be located in a revamped down- mal case objecting to the applica- a denial of the adjournment. “Cranford suggests in a footnote to greeted by new principals at Jefferson Superintendent Dolan said the dis- town. tion, with an attorney and any rel- In Mr. Jedzniak’s letter, he states its brief that, as a matter of law, the Elementary School and Roosevelt In- trict installation of solar energy equip- The initial focus on downtown re- evant experts present. that the “Township’s Mount Laurel Hartz property should not be included termediate School and 35 new teach- ment is nearly complete on school development is centered on proper- The annual Scotch Plains Day team has met with Special Master in its determination of the ers who are replacing mostly teachers buildings following the replacement ties and businesses located in the street fair will take place on Park MacKenzie and Mr. Walsh from the municipality’s realistic development who have retired. of roofs over the past two years. In- Phase 1 area along Park Avenue from Avenue in the downtown business Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) potential because the site, may not be The district’s new staff institute stallation of solar panels are almost Grand Street to Westfield Avenue district on Sunday, October 1. The to commence confidential settlement determined by Cranford to be ‘an was held Tuesday and Wednesday for completed at Westfield High School, and the first block-and-a-half of East popular Farmers’ Market continues discussions. The township was very area in need of redevelopment for the new teachers. Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate Second Street. The next step is for every Saturday through November encouraged by the results of this first classification’ under the Local Rede- During an interview with The Schools, Tamaques and Wilson El- the planning board to undertake a in the municipal parking lot next to meeting, and in the absence of any velopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. Westfield Leader on Friday, Margaret ementary Schools. preliminary investigation into rede- town hall. The Thursday night sum- unforeseen obstacles, we are cau- 40:12A-5. Assuming for present pur- Dolan, Ed.D., superintendent of “They are basically done and the veloping that portion of the down- mer concert series will wrap up to- tiously optimistic that we will reach poses Cranford’s assertion is correct, schools, said Susie Hung, Ed.D., who turnover (to solar energy) will come town business district. The process, night with a performance at the Alan an amicable accord with FSHC.” Cranford would still be obliged to previously was principal at Walton in the near future,” the superinten- which will aim to identify properties Augustine Village Green by Scotch Hartz’s attorney Stephen Eisdorfer address the Hartz property as part of School in Springfield, is the new prin- dent said. She said the district is an- that could potentially be designated Plains’ own Pat DiNizio, front man wrote in his August 24 letter to Judge addressing its ‘unmet need,’ i.e., the cipal at Jefferson. Prior to Spring- ticipating a savings on energy bills of as an area in need of redevelopment, for the Smithereens. A classic car Kenny that Mr. Jedzniak requested portion of Cranford’s fair share hous- field, she was a teacher at Tamaques $112,000 annually, which amounts to also will include public hearings so show will take place on Park Av- an adjournment because “Mr. ing obligation in excess of realistic Elementary School in Westfield. Ms. $1.5 million over the next 15 years. that residents and property owners enue from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Surenian was newly returned from development potential,” Hartz brief Hung replaces Jeanette Munoz, who Upgrades of the intermediate school can voice their opinions. September 14. On Saturday, Sep- vacation and sought the one-cycle states. has retired. auditoriums also are underway and are The township council will hold a tember 23, the community garden adjournment to enable him to respond Hartz has made a request to the “I think she is going to be a great expected to be completed by early win- conference meeting on Tuesday, and the Frazee House will host a to Hartz’s filings.” township to deem the property an contribution to Jefferson School,” Su- ter, Ms. Dolan said, noting that workers September 5, and a business meet- Harvest Homecoming fundraiser for “In its letter requesting the adjourn- Area in Need of Redevelopment, and perintendent Dolan said. have been removing the 80-year-old ing on Tuesday, September 12. The the garden and to help with the ment, however, Cranford does not has presented its case in favor of that Mary Asfendis is the new principal seats and doing the work necessary to planning board has meetings set for Rotary Club’s restoration of the request the adjournment on the classification. at Roosevelt, where she replaces add the new electrical systems and air Mondays, September 18 and 25, Frazee House. There will be food grounds on which it solicited and In its brief, Hartz goes further to Stewart Carey, who has retired. She conditioning. The auditoriums are while the zoning board of adjust- trucks, live music, pony rides, face- obtained my consent. Rather, it seeks outline the housing obligations that comes over from Edison Intermedi- closed while work is in progress with ment will meet next Thursday, Sep- painting and a 50/50 drawing. Ad- the adjournment so that it can pursue have been identified by three authori- ate School, where she was assistant productions being moved to other tember 7, to consider an application mission is free but donations are ‘confidential’ communications with ties. The FSHC expert Kinsey, mu- principal. In turn, Crystal Marsh has schools including Westfield High by T-Mobile, which is seeking to accepted and appreciated. the Special Master from which Hartz nicipal expert Angelides, and Court been named the new assistant princi- School, which previously saw an up- install a new 130-foot monopole is excluded.” appointed expert Reading it states pal at Edison Intermediate School. grade to its auditorium. with nine antennas on a small piece In Hartz’s brief it outlines its de- have outlined the Prior Round (87- She most recently was a science The superintendent said the district of land on westbound Route 22 be- fense why it should be privy to these 99), each calling for 148 affordable teacher at the Salk School of Science is looking to upgrade the athletic field tween a rental truck agency and a Fire communications. housing, the Present Need Gap Year Middle School in Manhattan. and track at Kehler Stadium. “And small strip mall. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Hartz states in the brief that it is (expanded present need) are each The superintendent said Ms. hopefully, that might be able to be On Thursday, October 5, the zon- to aid them in regaining their every- seeking to intervene “in order to pre- calling between 86 and 87, and the Asfendis started her career as a Span- done next year,” she said, noting it ing board will resume a hearing on day necessities and assist them in serve its interest in the development Prospective Need (2015-2025) are ish-language teacher at Edison and will be discussed at school board a cell tower application by New their continued move forward as a of its property, and to further provide calling for 535, 81 and 217, respec- later became the head of world lan- meetings. Cingular Wireless, which is seeking family,” according to a statement on this Court with potentially valuable tively. It was unclear as of press time guages from 2004 to 2012 for Ber- The superintendent said parents to replace its antenna on a PSE&G the gofundme page. input as to the issue of Cranford’s how many units Cranford has ful- nards Township schools before re- have helped offset the cost for air transmission tower in the Judy Lane Sam released a statement on Mon- unmet fair share need,” the brief states. filled on prior round obligations and turning as assistant principal at conditioning in the schools, “for the day. It further urges the court to deny how many units are still required un- Westfield High School and later as- separate units for whatever space it “My brother was an amazing man. Cranford’s motion. der current law. sistant principal at Edison. “She is is.” Clarification Young, but wise beyond his years out Hartz states in its brief that Cran- Hartz also has said Cranford had well prepared for her position,” Ms. “As we have done any improve- A story on the Fanwood Council of necessity due to what life had dealt ford specifies 750 Walnut Avenue as not notified Hartz of its request to Dolan said. ments, for example to auditoriums or meeting in last week’s paper should him over the last few years... Our being suitable for inclusionary devel- amend the judgment even though Also, the board of education ap- other large spaces, we make sure that have noted that the bond referendum house can be rebuilt. Our possessions opment of multi-family housing. Hartz’s property, 750 Walnut Avenue, proved the appointment Tuesday night air conditioning is put in those places referenced for library improvements can be replaced. My little brother, Cranford has asked the Special is listed as a site suitable for afford- of Paul Duncan as the new assistant so that on those (hot) days students is a state referendum. The referen- however, will be forever missed,” he Master to determine and recommend able housing, and called this “tactic principal at Franklin Elementary can continue to learn and that things dum, if passed, would be for $125 said. to the court that the capacity of 750 especially objectionable” and says it School. He was most recently with aren’t interrupted,” Ms. Dolan said. million. Legislation passed both Funeral services are planned for Walnut is exactly 300 units, a density violates a Supreme Court mandate. Warren Public Schools, where he The superintendent said the district houses of the Legislature and was today at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian of 10 units per acre. Hartz has cited this lack of commu- taught and was head of the summer has added a new special-needs pro- signed by Governor Chris Christie on Church in New Providence, accord- Hartz’s position is Cranford “has nication as a “parallel to the course it program. He replaces Scott Lipson, gram at Edison this school year. She July 21, according to state records. ing to NJ.com. exhibited neither the creativity nor followed in 2008” with Cranford who took a principal’s position at said the goal is “to make sure that the ‘opportunity’ as mandated in Mt. Development Associates (CDA) in Tinc Road Elementary School in more of our students with special its pursuit of developing a multi-fam- Mount Olive, Morris County. needs can remain in our schools and ily complex at 215-235 Birchwood The district also has hired Tom not be sent out to other schools...and Avenue. It says that Cranford is seek- Weber as the new supervisor of visual that required another teaching posi- ing to go outside the negotiation pro- and performing arts and Enrique tion.” She said the program is an cess initiated by Hartz. Pincay as supervisor of world lan- expansion of the Leaps and Bounds PLEASE “In essence, Cranford seeks an ex guages and English as a Second Lan- program at the elementary-school parte process that will lead to crucial guage. Mr. Weber, who comes over level. determinations involving Cranford’s: from the Egg Harbor, N.J., school Also new is a curriculum upgrade (1) realistic development potential, system, previously taught with the under the federal department of Have Us Install Smoke Alarms (2) unmet need and satisfaction of New Jersey Workshop for the Arts education’s “next generation science for You, So We Do Not Have the that unmet need, and (3) final housing here in town. His career spans 22 standards.” She said the district will element and fair share plan,” the brief years in arts education. Mr. Weber provide professional development on Same Results as the Prospect Street states. replaces Linda King, who retired af- the new curriculum for teachers Further, Hartz states that Cranford’s ter 30 years with the district. throughout the year. Fire This Past Monday. purchase of 215-235 Birchwood Av- Mr. Pincay comes from the In addition, she noted the district’s enue from CDA was for the “express Hillsborough Township Public website now contains a section for purpose” of reducing the number of Schools, where he held a similar po- parent support so if “they are faced market-rate and affordable units built sition to his new administrative post with something they haven’t dealt Your Friendly on the site, which was “contemptuous in Westfield. He replaces David Greer, with before there are resources” on Neighborhood Electrician behavior,” and says Cranford had who left to become director of the the website, including videos and never sought approval by the court. Office of Academics in the New Jer- printed materials. Hartz further expresses its opinion sey Department of Education. Further, all social studies classes in that Cranford’s request to extend its Westfield teachers are working un- grades 6 to 12 will be equipped with 908-276-9000 judgment of compliance to 2025 is der a new, one-year contract with Chromebooks for use in the class- unlawful. negotiations with the school board room, which work well with plat- Swenson and Son Township Attorney Ryan Cooper expected to begin in the fall, the su- forms off the Internet and lightweight. had no comment on Hartz’s motion to perintendent said, saying the agree- Students will complete history intervene. ment will be longer. 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Peyton's Peek at the Week In Politics By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Sen. Whelan Dies of Heart two sponsors, Congressman Jerrold Attack at Age 68 Nadler (D-NY) and Congresswoman State Sen. Jim Whelan, (D-2nd, Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), they said: Atlantic City), who spent more than “By reducing the resolution censur- 30 years in public life, died of a heart ing President Trump for his attack on August 22. He was 68. Charlottesville comments to a ‘politi- Sen. Whelan, a former Atlantic City cal food fight’, Speaker Ryan has teacher, was the city’s mayor from exemplified what we should fear in 1990 to 2001. He also served on the any leader – the failure to speak out city council and was a member of both when morally compelled to take ac- the state Assembly and Senate. Sena- tion. In the wake of Charlottesville, tor Whelan was first elected to New Democrats and Republicans alike

Jersey Assembly in 2005 and was have been moved to reject the Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times elected in 2007 to the State Senate. He President’s ambivalent and wholly LISTENING TOUR...Lisa Mandelblatt, who is launching a bid for Congress in NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY...Shelley Brindle, Democratic candidate for mayor was serving his second term in the inadequate response to acts of do- the 7th Congressional District in 2018, held an informal meeting at the Scotchwood of Westfield, and three of her Brindle Campaign interns stopped into Vicki's Diner Senate but was to retire at ther end of mestic terrorism. Diner in Scotch Plains on August 23 as part of her "Listening Tour," an to celebrate National Waffle Day last Thursday with Yolanda, Suzanne and Josie. the year. “If Speaker Ryan wishes to information gathering series of intimate settings. This is the third in her diner Senate President Steve Sweeney clearly and definitively separate meetings to find out the issues and concerns of people from around the state. A (D-3rd, Gloucester) said, “I am the Republican Party from the big- Westfield resident, she said she felt she needed to step up to try to make a difference . shocked and deeply saddened by the oted and nationalist ideology and in the state and nation. The district includes Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside, County Rolling Out History untimely passing of Senator Jim policies of these groups, and dem- Westfield and a part of Scotch Plains. Whelan. Jim was a true friend, a con- onstrate that the President’s com- fidant and champion for the people of ments blaming ‘both sides’ for the Trading Cards Series South Jersey and the entire state...He violence in Charlottesville were not Lance Introduces Vets COUNTY – After a successful pi- ing totalitarian dictatorships, the Gen- was a man of integrity and honor, and only wrong, but out of line with the lot program at the Deserted Village eral Motors Plant went from turning he was a friend to all of us.” ideals of this country, then he last fall, Union County’s Office of out cars to producing fighter planes.” Mr. Whelan graduated from Temple should get off the sidelines and Healthcarte Freedom Act Cultural and Heritage Affairs is roll- “When babies are born and they University and taught in Philadelphia stop blocking Congress from vot- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congress- the lead Democratic lawmaker on the ing out a history trading card series want to check to see if they’re okay,” and coached swimming at Temple ing on this censure....” man Leonard Lance (R-7th) has intro- bill, believe this threshold is too high for youngsters to learn more about Mr. Bergen said, “they administer the from 1974-1977. The New Jersey’s 12th Congres- duced the Veterans Health Care Free- and does not consider the limitations the history of the people and events Apgar test. Dr. Virginia Apgar, who Senate Republican Leader Tom sional District includes Fanwood and dom Act, H.R. 2037, legislation to do veterans may have with traveling a that shaped Union County – and the invented that test, lived in Westfield.” Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) said, most of Scotch Plains. away with the ‘40-mile rule’ determin- significant distance for medical care. country —we know today. Last year, the Cultural and Heri- “Senator Whelan gave his all to serve RNC Passes Palatucci Resolution ing eligibility for the Veterans Choice Bob Looby, a leader in the Ameri- “We live in a county that is so rich tage Affairs Office, part of the Union both his constituents and his students Condemning White supremacists Program. The ‘40-mile rule’ allows can Legion, backs Mr. Lance’s bill. in history – and I’m not talking just County Parks Department, developed in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, and The Republican National Commit- veterans who live greater than 40 miles “Many of us veterans disagree with about the Revolution —I’m talking the first cards in the Union County the 2nd Legislative District. I’m ex- tee (RNC) last week passed a resolu- from a VA care facility to seek private the ‘40-mile rule’ and deeply appreci- about a county whose residents played Across the Centuries series: tremely saddened to learn of his sud- tion condemning white supremacists, care outside of the VA system. Mr. ate Congressman Lance’s effort to vital roles in every century since New Alexander Hamilton, William den passing...New Jersey lost a good sponsored by RNC Committeeman Lance’s measure would end that re- eliminate this unfair and burdensome Jersey was first settled in the 1600s,” Livingston, Jonathan Dayton and man.” William Palatucci of Westfield. Ac- striction and enable any veteran, any- rule. Veterans should not be required said Freeholder Chairman Bruce Hannah Caldwell. Youngsters at Four Watson Coleman, Others, cording to a ABC report, Mr. Palatucci where to access the Choice Program. to drive 39 miles for simple tests and Bergen. Centuries in a Weekend had so much Respond to Speaker Ryan said, “I think he (President Trump) “A veteran in rural New Jersey diagnostics. We need high perform- “And yes, sadly, much has been fun collecting the cards that work Congresswoman Bonnie Watson got it wrong in regards to lives over an hour away from the VA ing, fully integrated networks of care paved over and developed over our continued, with 14 cards now in the Coleman (D-12th), one of the spon- Charlottesville.” New Jersey Health Care System hos- throughout the country for our 400 years, but we should know the series and more on the way. sors of censure resolution introduced On Facebook he announced that he pitals in Lyons and East Orange. younger veterans as well as our aging ground we walk on – the incredible Because the county was celebrat- last week against President Donald was, “proud to report that my resolution While it may be fewer than 40 miles WWII, Korea and Vietnam brothers people who came before us,” Mr. ing the 240th Anniversary of the Battle Trump for his comments about the condemning the white supremacists, on paper, this rule by the Veterans and sisters. Our congressional lead- Bergen said. of the Short Hills in June with a reen- violence in Charlottesville, issued the Nazis and KKK in Charlottesville was Administration does not take into ers must also demand the same type Alexander Hamilton and Aaron actment of the battle at Oak Ridge following statement in response to adopted by the full RNC [last Week] in account physical limitations of the of services of typical citizens who Burr studied at The Academy in old Park, a lot of focus was put on the Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wi) saying Nashville. It was also unanimously on veteran, access to or assistance with make appointments the same day or Elizabethtown, while George Wash- Revolutionary War era. But as the that he will not support the censure. [August 23]. Proud today to be a mem- transportation and traffic and other within two days, to see their primary ington directed the Battle of the Short program rolls out, there will be cards In a joint statement with the other ber of the Party of Lincoln.” impediments to timely travel. There physician and slightly longer for spe- Hills from the Drake House in from across Union County’s history. is no reason why one veteran should cialists. The VA also must streamline Plainfield, noted Freeholder Bette The new cards were unveiled this have access to this successful pro- statutory requirements, appointment Jane Kowalski. week at the county’s Wednesday night Community Invited to gram while another veteran in a nearby processes, access rules and outside John Philip Holland, who designed free Summer Arts concert in Oak community cannot participate. The provider agreements.” the first submarine capable of run- Ridge Park in Clark. They will be Attend 9/11 Ceremony Veterans Choice Program should be The Association of the United States ning submerged for a considerable going out to historic sites across the open to any veteran who served the Navy also weighed in supporting the distance, would build the U.S. Navy’s county, with the goal of encouraging WESTFIELD — The Town of bors who lost their lives on that hor- nation, no matter where he or she bill. Michael J. Little, director of first submarines at the Crescent Ship- youngsters to visit the sites to collect Westfield will observe the 16th an- rific day and we must never forget lives,” said Mr. Lance, who recently legislative affairs, wrote to the law- yard in Elizabeth. The famous scien- specific cards. niversary of the September 11 ter- their loved ones whose lives were supported an addition $2 billion in makers saying, “On behalf of the Asso- tist Nikola Tesla built his plant in To see some of the cards now avail- rorist attacks with a community gath- forever changed by their incompre- funding for the program. ciation of the United States Navy, we Rahway while Marconi built his fac- able, go to: ucnj.org/parks-recreation/ ering on Monday, September 11, at hensible loss,” the mayor said in a Instituted in the wake of the wait- would like to pledge our support for tory in Roselle Park, she said. cultural-heritage-affairs/trading- the September 11th Memorial site media release issued Tuesday. time scandal, the Veterans Choice H.R. 2037. This bill would amend the “And it was not all that long ago,” cards. on North Avenue at East Broad Street. The commemoration ceremony will Program allows veterans to seek pri- Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- Freeholder Kowalski said. “That in For more information, contact Cul- Mayor Andrew Skibitsky extends an begin at 6:30 p.m. with opening re- vate care outside of the VA system. ability Act of 2014 to expand and Linden, when America needed planes tural and Heritage Affairs at (908) invitation to all residents to attend. marks from Mayor Skibitsky. Local Since its inception the program has make permanent the Veterans Choice for World War II, when we were fight- 558-2550 or [email protected]. “We must never forget our neigh- clergy will offer prayers of commemo- resulted in more than 21.6 million Program.” Mr. Lance’s measure has ration followed by the presentation of appointments, serving over 1.8 mil- been referred to the U.S. House Com- the ceremonial wreath by an honor lion veterans. The ‘40 mile rule’ does mittee on Veterans Affairs. 1992 - 2017 • CELEBRATING 25 YEARS guard, the playing of taps, and the not allow veterans that live within 40 The 7th Congressional District in- singing of God Bless America. miles of a VA hospital from partici- cludes Cranford, Garwood, Each year the ceremony concludes pating. But Mr. Lance and Congress- Mountainside, Westfield and part of Think “Superior” For: with a period of silent reflection and woman Madeleine Bordallo of Guam, Scotch Plains. show of community support. As • Expert Consultation Services Mayor Skibitsky explains, “The Summit Parking Changes • Space Planning / Room Layouts events of 9/11 affected so many people in so many different ways, SUMMIT – The City of Summit employee parking with a prepay- • Remodeling Services and continues to do so. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey American Ball Park Is One Bastion DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Of Melting Pot That’s Alive and Well Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association The American melting pot — it tween, woman, man, gay and rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey was the identity of our great na- straight, Jew, Christian, Muslim, sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West tion. 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The American dream and melting to a quiet attention while GOD come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman pot has been destroyed by the me- Bless America is performed. At the ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER dia, the Democratic Party and the crescendo cheers of joy reverber- Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo west coast connection. They chose ate throughout the stadium. 1. Thews – Muscular power COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION to emphasize what separates us I write this article to reassure 2. Sclaff – In golf, to scrape a club Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly rather than what brings us together. Middle America is alive and well along the ground before hitting it 3. Scrimer – A fencing master EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Yet there is one bastion of the throughout our great land and the American melting pot that’s alive hate narrative of the media which 4. Grobian – A person of rude or clown- acts like agents provocateur to in- ish manners SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe and well. That’s the American ball park. Over 40,000 people sitting in sight discourse; it is their creation One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 DESUETE a closed environment, sitting shoul- and not a fact. 1. Excessive grief; very sad der to shoulder. White, Black, His- Walter Sosnosky 2. Withered or emaciated panic, Indian, old, young, in be- Kenilworth 3. Refined; reserved 4. Out of use Candidates Need to Stay Out KISMET Garwood Moving in Right Direction 1. Doom; fate 2. Grief, sorrow Maintaining Services, Infrastructure 3. Bizarre; strange Of Mud This Campaign Season 4. Unspoken; unthinkable Ever wonder how teachers spend to continue to replace equipment USQUEBAUGH Labor Day kicks off the traditional campaign locally and Democrats have held the edge in voter registration, Repub- their summers? Well, if they are on that has passed its useful life and 1. A wigmaker or hairdresser statewide. This year the gubernatorial race tops the ticket as licans hold the mayor’s office and all eight council seats. Will town council, they might spend it stop throwing large amounts of tax- 2. Whiskey in Scotland or Ireland New Jersey voters pick a new governor for the first time in 3. Substantial; a large number a one-sided governor’s race — if things stay the same as they like us. payer money into expensive repair 4. An expert; specifically, a skilled eight years. In addition, all 120 seats in the State Legislature are currently — impact Westfield races? Only time will tell, Last week, we went down to the bills. The DPW staff has done a theologian used as a consultant are on the ballot as both the Senate and Assembly terms are but both parties in Westfield seem energized this year. And Garwood Department of Public great job making the best with what ESCHEW up. We also have mayoral and council races in Westfield Fanwood will have a race for the first time in a number of Works main center and yard to they have and making sure ser- 1. To escape or avoid check out the equipment and area. vices are provided to the residents, 2. To banish or ostracize and council races in Cranford, Garwood and Fanwood. years as a Republican actually filed for one of the two With that said, we urge candidates to focus on the issues As you might have read, the and they deserve to have equip- 3. To disregard or consider unimpor- borough council seats up this year; yep, no GOP candidate Garwood Council is starting the ment that doesn’t risk breaking tant and to stay away from mudslinging and personal attacks filed for the second seat. Democrats in Fanwood control the process of investigating the value down on a daily basis. 4. To berate; ridicule on opponents, and to make their campaigns about the mayor’s office and all six council seats. of investing in a structure for stor- Additionally, we spent nearly two betterment of the community. In Cranford, Democrats hold a 3-to-2 edge on the town- ing the trucks that are not presently hours driving up and down every Voters should note that this is a state election year; the ship committee. The election season is always interesting in sheltered. Although some pieces street in Garwood to inspect and Where to Give For federal mid-term election is in 2018. But it may get confusing the township as party control seems to change every few of equipment are covered, others document which are in the most Local, National Losses this fall as four Democrats right here in the 7th Congressional years. Democrats hold the mayor’s seat and a 4-to-2 major- remain out in the elements depend- dire need of paving and new curbs. District have already filed with the Federal Election Com- ing on the season. Even more press- On a positive note, many streets in While there has been massive ity on Garwood Borough Council, while Republicans hold devastation in Houston, Tex., mission (FEC) for next year’s House election including Lisa the mayor’s office and all six borough council seats in ing is the physical state of our town are in pretty good shape as equipment, some of which date as the council has done road projects due to Hurricane Harvey, a Mandelblatt of Westfield and Scott Salmon of Scotch Plains. Mountainside, a town which has never elected a Democrat Westfield family lost their son We expect the low polling numbers of both President far back as 1990. annually. Fortunately, State Depart- as mayor or to the borough council in its history. On the bright side, in recent ment of Transportation and County and brother, Jake Tooley, along Donald Trump and Governor Chris Christie to stir the There also competitive school board races in Westfield, years, the council did purchase a Infrastructure grants have offset the with all their possessions, in an Democratic base as they look to win the Republican-leaning Cranford and Garwood which will also appear on the much needed dump truck and en- direct cost to Garwood taxpayers early morning fire this week. 21st Legislative District when in past years there was almost November ballot. tered into an agreement that has by covering about 50 to 75 percent The Westfield Leader and The no campaign launched by Democrats in this district, which Candidates for municipal and school board races are provided temporary use of equip- of the projects each year. Garwood Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times includes Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside and Westfield. invited to submit weekly letters to this newspaper by ment, including a chipper, bucket is moving in the right direction and offers our thoughts and prayers The same might occur in Westfield where despite the fact Monday morning not exceeding 500 words. truck, leaf vacuum, street sweeper, we take great pride in maintaining to all those in Texas, and to the air compressor and front-end our vital roadways. Tooley family who have suf- loader. Garwood has also been We look forward to continuing fered an immeasurable loss. given a Toro to use with a sidewalk to plan for the long term and ensure A GoFundMe page has been Best of Luck to Students, Staff snow plow. Additionally, this year, tax dollars are spent wisely. Hope set up for the Tooley family at with a new council makeup, a gar- everyone has a happy and safe La- www.gofundme.com/the- bage truck has been ordered to re- bor Day weekend! tooley-fund. For those looking to donate to As New School Year Begins place a 1996 truck with a compac- Council President Sara Todisco tor from 1984. Garwood is moving those in Texas affected by Hurri- assistant principal of Edison Intermediate School, suc- Councilman Marc Lazarow Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, in the right direction, but we need Borough of Garwood cane Harvey, donations are being as vacations wrap up, autumn-themed merchandise begins ceeding Mary Asfendis, who was chosen to replace Stewart sought by Samaritan’s Purse at popping up on store shelves, and families prepare for the Carey as principal of Roosevelt Intermediate School www.samaritanspurse.org/disas- annual rituals surrounding students heading back to school. following the latter’s retirement. Paul Duncan will be the I Will Be a Full-Time, Volunteer ter/hurricane-harvey and The This time of transition can be bittersweet, as parents and new Franklin Elementary School assistant principal. Ad- American Red Cross at ditionally, Tom Weber is the new supervisor of visual and www.redcross.org/donate/ students alike adjust to the young person leaving home for Mayor of Town of Westfield hurricane-harvey for disaster the first time to matriculate at college. Meanwhile, younger performing arts and Enrique Pincay the new supervisor of relief. teens heading into high school and middle school find world languages and English as a Second Language. Last week, The Westfield Leader challenges doesn’t make us weak, themselves juggling more advanced curriculums and ac- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood district will begin the wrote an editorial encouraging the flawed, or less-than. It means we’re 2017-2018 school year with Peter Pitucco as the new mayors of Union County to meet paying attention to opportunity, and tivity schedules while simultaneously coping with other regularly to address shared con- eager to live a full life in a vibrant The best way to director of human resources; Lisa Howard as new world changes typical of the complex adolescent years. cerns. town. We owe it to ourselves to go influence voters is to Finally, preschool and elementary-school youngsters language supervisor, and Wayne Mallette as new supervi- I couldn’t agree more. for it, and make our future bright. are developing the academic and social skills that will sor of fine arts. Since announcing my candidacy The solutions to our challenges advertise in the serve as building blocks for the remainder of their educa- New Cranford Superintendent of Schools Scott Rubin, for mayor, I’ve done just that. So are all around us already. And we’re tion journey and beyond. Ed.D., will begin his first school year with the district. far, I’ve met with Mayors Colleen lucky that many of Westfield’s resi- The LEADER / TIMES In Westfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Mountainside Additional administrative changes in the township’s school Mahr of Fanwood and Nora Radest dents are renowned leaders in and Berkeley Heights, teachers, administrators and staff system include Celine McNally, who will begin her tenure as of Summit, as well as former may- sustainability, communications, ar- 908-232-4407 principal of Walnut Avenue School, having previously been ors, officials and business owners chitecture, entertainment, master will welcome back students on September 6, while in [email protected] Garwood, Cranford and Clark, the new school year begins assistant principal of Hillside Avenue School; Jennifer Santa from Cranford, South Orange, planning, athletics, fiscal empow- as Hillside Avenue School’s new assistant principal, and Morristown and Princeton. erment, the arts and more. for pupils on September 7. I’ve learned that many of We need a leader who will invite Upon returning to school and reconnecting with friends, Anthony Rafaniello as the new supervisor of fine and per- Westfield’s concerns are shared by these folks to the table, and put their our local students also will encounter a blend of new and forming arts. everyone: economic development, talents to work for Westfield. It’s familiar faces within the administration and faculty. Among We wish all of them, their colleagues and other staff, parking, taxes, town services, his- what I did as an executive vice- them are district veterans who recently have assumed or both those new to their assignments and those continuing toric preservation and practical president at HBO, and it’s how I will begin new positions this school year. in their current positions, the best of luck for the 2017- housing options for all stages of life will lead as your mayor in Westfield. In Westfield, Derrick Nelson, Ph.D., will commence his 2018 year. Likewise, we wish all our students a successful — to name a few. And while the Listening to residents, asking for first full year as principal of Westfield High School, school year, on and off campus, on the athletic fields and solutions may vary, the underpin- feedback, and staying connected having been appointed in February, while Susie Hung, anywhere their scholastic and extracurricular activities nings of success are all the same: with leaders from neighboring towns Ed.D., is coming on board as the new principal of Jefferson take them. We additionally hope our college students, as transparency, collaboration, takes time, proactivity and patience. well as those now embarking on careers in the workplace proactivity and accountability. This is why I’ve committed to being Elementary School. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 31, 2017 Page 5 Mr. Paterson Questions Legality of Letters to the Editor Westfield Has Been Named Bond for Roselle Project 30th Safest City in America Under the leadership of the members ment of 59 well-trained officers, six I apologize for this lengthy letter, the UCUA couldn’t hold up their con- We Cannot Have Democracy of the Town Council and I, Westfield public safety dispatchers, one parking but the subject of interest not only tract responsibility (and so probably has been named the 30th Safest City in manager, four traffic enforcement of- exposes false statements, examples without your knowledge or input) the When We Are So Divided America by NeighborhoodScout. And, ficers, 49 crossing guards, and five of incompetence and dubious agents, freeholders pushed the bond maturity over the past four years, the town has civilians in support of public service. but discusses potential dire conse- out to 2053. This incurs millions of Former Presidential candidate Al To make buffoons of our Presi- hired additional police officers and Our fire chief oversees a department of quences to YOUR constituents. As dollars more in debt payments on the Gore tells President Trump, “Resign!” dents and other elected officials on firefighters (while spending less money 36 firefighters and two civilians in sup- usual, I try to have my letters well ratepayers. As if the decided opinions of the tens “Saturday Night Live” and its ilk. in salaries and wages than in 2008!) to port services. Residents are often very researched and informative so you The county allowing a benefits of millions of people who voted for To tear down all references to the keep Westfielders safe. We should be surprised to learn that Westfield’s Emer- can make proper deliberation. streamlining for its employees. The President Trump do not matter. history of the country in the name of very proud of our public servants. gency Medical Services team (active The subject concerns the $59-mil- county said it saved $3 million, but Trump supporters shout, “Lock her some purifying principle. We have made and continue to make since 1951) is comprised of all volun- lion “Mind & Body complex” planned after the state’s analysis, the state up” about Hillary Rodham Clinton. To demand loyalty to causes with- public safety a top priority because we teer trained EMTs! The Westfield Vol- in Roselle. The Roselle Mind and noted it cost us $10 million. As if due process, a central principle out regard to opposing opinion that know that when a natural disaster or unteer Rescue Squad services the town Body complex is explained as a Runnells Hospital: During the sale of American justice, does not matter. too merits loyalty. other catastrophe strikes, our public 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, and is 100,000-square-foot high school, li- of the hospital, it came out that the Anti-Trump protestors say “Dump To make the public agenda a ques- servants need the best equipment to entirely supported by tax-deductible brary and recreation complex for hospital was built for $30 million in Trump” and “Not My President.” As tion of either/or. keep us safe. That is why the town donations. Roselle. Oddly, Roselle does not have year 2000 yet after 15 years they only if respect for the Office of the Presi- To see through the lens of ideology. council and I have wisely invested in Next time you see any of our women full control over this and is being sold it for $26 million. No building dent and the constitutional process by To listen to one’s own voice in the state-of-the-art equipment for our pub- and men in uniform, please remember buffeted by control from others. Ear- appreciation? which we select a new President do thunder of opposition. lic safety professionals, such as the to thank them for all that they do! lier a Roselle resident, Mr. Esposito, County MusicFest: After claiming not matter. But these are not the tasks of people mobile command center for the police wrote to explain that this project would the 2010 MusicFest cost the residents Boos and shouts and other insults in a democracy. Mayor Andy Skibitsky department and a new ladder truck for Westfield force Roselle into possible default only $350,000, a subsequent everywhere at Congressional town Nor do individual civil rights mean the fire department. Just this past year, which then the other towns (meaning- prosecutor’s investigation found it cost hall meetings. As if civility and de- abnegation of responsibilities to the the town celebrated the arrival of En- PUBLIC NOTICE you) would have to cover the costs. the taxpayers $1.2 million. In addi- cency have not a place in our society. public weal. gine 4 for the fire department, replacing TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Freeholder Chairman Bergen wrote a tion, the prosecutor found monies miss- This is democracy? We are at a dangerous crossroads. a piece of apparatus that had outlived its response letter dated August 16 to the ing, some hidden in a county safe, This is what our valiant soldiers, Either we quiet our voices that others useful life, and purchased new portable NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGE towns in the attempts to defuse this some hidden at the UCPAC (Union sailors, airmen, Marines, and may be heard or in the end nobody digital radios for our police and PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN concern. County Performing Arts Center), and coastguardsmen fought for over the will be heard. that the Township Council of the Township firefighters. This year, the 9-1-1 system of Scotch Plains has changed the date of The back story of the possibility of certain deposits “structured” to be centuries? Democracy is no strong oak. It is a will be upgraded, something that the a Roselle default is this: Roselle’s under the IRS reporting level of This is why those brave men, at the fragile reed. their September 12, 2017 Business Meet- town does on a regular basis to keep ing. The previously scheduled meetings bonding capacity is presently $48 $10,000. The county manager, who risk to their lives, their fortunes, and Liu Xiaobo, the late Chinese hu- abreast of new technologies and capa- of: million and Roselle’s outstanding debt authored this MusicFest, suddenly re- their sacred honor, signed the Decla- man rights activist whom the Com- bilities. September 12, 2017 has been is $38 million. Although, the $59 tired early at age 49, one week before ration of Independence? munist Chinese government impris- changed to September 5, 2017. Our police chief oversees a depart- Meeting start time is 7:00 p.m.; million in project bond costs would the prosecutor’s report came public. This is why we have the First oned in 2009 for 11 years and who Council Chambers be borne by the Union County Utili- Supporting the appointment of Amendment to the United States Con- was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize PUBLIC NOTICE The meetings will be held in the Council ties Authority (UCIA) with a lease to Freeholder Sullivan to directorship stitution? in 2010, spoke words that bear much Chambers of the Scotch Plains Municipal Roselle, the fact is that Roselle tax- of the Union County Improvement Or is it that other ideas were in repeating. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, payers will actually be fully on the Authority (UCIA) and the UCUA: mind in defense of democracy? “Hatred is corrosive of a person’s New Jersey. hook for payments toward the full Subsequently, he was caught sneak- That ideas, not slogans, count. wisdom and conscience; the mentality Please take notice that the Township The Township of Scotch Plains does not Committee Workshop Meeting sched- discriminate against persons with disabili- amount of principal and interest. This ing unapproved stipends for him and The reason, not rage, matters. of enmity can poison a nation’s spirit, uled for September 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM ties. Those individuals requiring auxiliary burden in essence makes Roselle’s his cronies totaling $25,000. Sadly, it That thought and reflection, not institute brutal life and death struggles, in Room 108 of the Cranford Municipal aids and services where necessary must bond debt: $38 million plus $59 mil- cost us $85,000 in legal costs just to reflex, matter. destroy a society’s tolerance and hu- Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, notify the ADA Coordinator of the Town- lion, equals $97 million total. This is retrieve the $25,000. There was no That dialogue, rather than angry manity, and block a nation’s progress New Jersey, has been rescheduled to ship of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two begin at 7:30 PM. (72) hours in advance of the meeting. twice their bonding capacity set at penalty for his actions. protest, matters. to freedom and democracy.” Tara Rowley, RMC BOZENA LACINA $48 million. Since Roselle’s bond And the dubious character of those Democracy is the hardest form of Stephen Schoeman Township Clerk Municipal Clerk cap could not afford this extrava- involved on the opposite side of the government, for it demands of us an Westfield 1 T - 8/31/17, The Leader Fee: $11.73 1 T - 8/31/17, The Times Fee: $23.97 gance, the UCIA’s involvement is to beleaguered Roselle taxpayers all effort to learn, to think, to reason. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE handle the bond to circumvent the have political connections: And a willingness to tolerate other financial covenants that the state has Assemblyman Holley, the author points of view. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PROPERTY placed on all government entities in- of this extravagance: He was caught We cannot have democracy when FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES cluding Roselle. Is this possibly ille- as a councilman in Roselle submit- people shout their way forward to Public notice is hereby given that I, Catherine Hendrickson, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Cranford, County of Union, State of New Jersey will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 2017, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Township gal? As stewards of good government ting 50 absentee ballots, just for one wherever they are going. Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning, or at such later time and place to which we all should know why there is a contended district, that had suspi- We cannot have democracy when said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set bonding capacity put in place. It is to ciously similar writing and that we are so divided that we do not talk opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, make sure the taxpayers are not bur- swayed the election to his candidate. to each other. in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1 et seq. as computed to the 19th day of September 2017. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel dened beyond what they can afford. The courts got involved and threw We cannot have democracy when of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs of sale exclusive, however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2016. Is Bergen unawares of this fact? With out the ballots and overturned the there is no agreement on the funda- Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion bonding now in the hands of the free- election. There was no real punish- mental basis and principles of consti- of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property holders and the UCIA, they alone are ment for this action. tutional government and no knowl- will be resold. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Cranford at an interest rate of 18%. severely stressing the finances of the UCIA director Sullivan, ex-free- edge of our history as a country. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the Borough of Roselle. holder: As noted above with his sneak- How easy to rebuke and castigate! form of cash, certified check or money order. Over a hundred Roselle residents ing of unauthorized stipends. He was Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A.58:10-23, 11 et seq.), the Water Pollution came to the last two freeholder meet- caught and had to give the money back PUBLIC NOTICE Control Act, (N.J.S.A.58:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A.13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any perspective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner ings pleading the freeholders not to with no penalties or punishment. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD of operator of the site. move forward on this. The homework UCIA “right hand man,” Linda PLANNING BOARD In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. the residents spoke show Roselle has Stender, the possible PM: She and her Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: 25 percent of their homes underwa- husband were caught scamming Habi- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF BLOCK LOT QUALIFIER OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION AMOUNT TYPE ter, foreclosed or abandoned. There tat for Humanity out of low income FANWOOD, after public hearing on July 130 40 MORIN: ROBERTA 110 MAKATOM DR 17,897.79 TS are close to 1,500 homes foreclosed, grants to build a second story on their 26, 2017 granted approval to Jarrett Coiro 143 20 LEWIS: PETER & KATHY 8 MOSS LN 223.58 S for set back, lot size and fence height 148 19 THE KOPF FAMILY TRUST 10 ARNET PL 4,718.07 T 400 properties are abandoned. Their summer shore house. variances related to the construction of a 149 2 DOLAN: THERESA A 622 BROOKSIDE PL 216.97 S average property taxes are over 20 Project Consultant George front walkway and patio, for property at 9 154 3 CARNEY, LAURA 717 WILLOW ST 351.98 S percent of their average income. They Devanney, ex-union county manager: Stewart Place, Fanwood, being Block 26 162 57 MORIN:PHILIP J III&MAUREEN K MCLEER 27 TULIP ST 192.27 S are the sixth worse stressed town in As noted above, he was the official and Lot 33. 162 74 REITZEL: CARL K & KIMBERLY G 9 WEST END PL 151.94 S Documents pertaining to this application 175 24 KORN: LISA A 2 WEST END PL 169.10 S N.J. in wages versus taxes. They even that suddenly took “early retirement” are available for public inspection at Bor- 183 8 RUSTIC MILL DINER REALTY LLC 109 NORTH AVE W 10,305.98 T made many suggestions to immensely just one week before the MusicFest ough Hall during normal business hours. 183 14 ARUTA: SCOTT J & LAURA M 17 & 19 EASTMAN ST 10,182.41 T decrease the cost of the project. investigation report was made public. Mr. Jarrett Coiro 195 1 24 NORTH AVENUE EAST LLC 24 NORTH AVE E 26,774.15 TS Some questionable statements from AST Developers, the assigned 9 Stewart Place 195 7.01 MACRIETTA REALTY CO % STAUBER: ALAN 44 NORTH AVE E 7,906.53 T Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 198 44 MURRAY: THOMAS 702 SPRINGFIELD AVE 366.01 T Bergen’s letter with a response: builder of the project: In the past year, 1 T - 8/31/17, The Times Fee: $16.83 200 23 COOK: WILLIAM B & EILEEN M 803 WEST END PL 24,448.01 TS “Freeholders take its responsibil- he has donated thousands of dollars 203 4 HARRIAT-GRANT, ELAINE 614 RIVERSIDE DR 17,567.12 T ity to residents of all municipalities to Assemblyman Holley and Holley’s PUBLIC NOTICE 203 21 FIORE: ANDREW, TANIA 87 GLENWOOD RD 211.30 S 212 12 HARRIS: ROBERT & ELLEN 98 BELMONT AVE 230.73 S very seriously.” Response: then listen political cronies. TOWN OF WESTFIELD 213 2 ALDREDGE, DAVID W 27 DUNHAM AVE 169.10 S to the 150 Roselle residents that spoke Netta Architects, the assigned INVITATION TO BID 213 6 ZAMBONI: CRAIG & ELLEN 10 HERNING AVE 234.77 S in opposition of this project. Educate project architect: In four years Netta 214 6 ALVAREZ-DIAZ, URBANO & LIBERMAN, L 303 EDGAR AVE 97.07 S Sealed proposals will be received by the 217 10 DONNELLY: EDWIN I JR & LORI ANN 11 NORMANDIE PL 295.88 S yourselves about the bonding cap of has politically donated $77,000, the Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- 245 14 SULLIVAN: JOSEPH W 203 COLUMBIA AVE 218.26 S government entities and its repercus- bulk of it to our Union County Free- bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East 265 2 -C032A- - VAN ARNUM: PATRICIA 217 PROSPECT AV APT 3-2A 197.72 S Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at sions. holders and Assemblyman Holley. 266 1.03 -C0303- - ZAENTZ: LISA 4 RIVERSIDE DR - UNIT 303 182.85 S 10:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, “Default…has never happened in Sitting freeholder Jalloh: He sud- 267 3 RYDER: FRANCES ESTATE 208 ORANGE AVE 12,152.58 TS September 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., for the 274 12 CARDONA, RICCARDO 22 PARKER AVE 166.30 S the State of New Jersey.” Response: denly recused himself from further “2017 IMPROVEMENT OF BOULEVARD 282 2 DI TRAPANI: MILKA J 502 CASINO AVE 226.88 S It has happened elsewhere in Orange proceedings on this. Unknown his (between Washington Street & Grove 285 8 SISK, EDWARD JOSEPH IV 134 GARDEN ST 169.10 S Street), IN THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, County, Calif., due to their bond de- involvement right now, but we’re sure 298 11 ADAMS, KELLY & BRIAN 44 ROSELLE AVE 291.07 S NEW JERSEY”. fault, Jefferson County, Ala., due to his fellow freeholders do not want to 300 13 RENNA: NICHOLAS P & DARIAN A 255 BLOOMINGDALE AVE 253.53 S The work under this Proposal includes 310 7 FRYER, JULIAN & MARLETTA, VALENTINA 11 FOREST AVE 223.58 S their sewer system bonding default see his largess fail. the furnishing of all labor, materials and 318 14 MELO,MARCELO 31 ELIZABETH AVE 192.47 S and Harrisburg, Pa., due to their in- The Roselle taxpayers, the Roselle equipment necessary to complete the work 318 22 PHILLIPS: ROBERT JR 333 NORTH AVE E 1,953.63 T as shown on the Contract Drawings and cinerator bond default. Also keep in mayor and ex-councilors and ex-BOE 318 33 MC CARTHY: TERENCE J & PATRICIA 41 JOHN ST 236.78 S described in the Contract Specifications, mind that fateful ship Titanic, which members have been pleading with the 322 33 KISSACK: JEAN 198 ELIZABETH AVE 177.35 S and Proposals shall be in accordance with 332 1 -C005A- - GAIL R SAFIAN TRUST 5A PARKWAY VILLAGE 102.78 S was promised to be unsinkable. There freeholders not to vote on this. The such Drawings and Specifications and the 403 2 TABAK FAMILY ACQUISITIONS II LLC 124 NEW ST 197.97 S is always a first time. This is nothing residents asked to have a referendum terms proposed in the Contract. 403 52 BELL-HARRIS: MARILYNN 81 JOHNSON AVE 75.32 S The major items of work under this con- but an ignorant assurance. before the freeholders take action 404 14 FOGLIA: BRIAN & CUNHA: CAROLINE 96 BURNSIDE AVE 392.53 S tract include, but are not limited to, the “The taxpayers of your municipal- which makes sense, but it falls on 406 11 DURKIN: MICHAEL 107 BESLER AVE 477.78 S following in estimated quantities: 410 18 NAGIL, RISHI 6 ROOSEVELT AVE 327.08 S ity can be assured they will not be deaf hears. YOU need to find out 550 tons of 2 inch thick Superpave Hot 410 21 OSTENDORF: SHAWN R 12 ROOSEVELT AVE 323.18 S required to pay for this project.” Re- what happens if Roselle defaults, or Mix Asphalt Surface Course 414 4.02 MARANO: BARBARA J 163 HILLCREST AVE 513.14 S 1,150 tons of 4 inch thick Superpave Hot sponse: After a default, does Mr. what does the county guarantee actu- 416 10 OLIVER: GEORGE & MARTA 3 MARSH ST 169.10 S Mix Asphalt Base Course Bergen think a $59-million debt will ally mean. You need to stand beside 419 3 DAVITT, MICHAEL J & TIFFANY M 45 HILLCREST AVE 2,001.89 T 880 cubic yards of Roadway Excava- 420 9 MENDEZ: JOEL 88 BENJAMIN ST 216.42 S magically disappear? He suspiciously Roselle and say to the freeholders, tion, Unclassified 429 1 MUROFF, DAVID 225 RETFORD AVE 92.16 S evaded any explanation in his letter “hold off on this.” Maybe you should 525 linear feet of Granite Block Curb 441 3 ANISKO: ANDREW 28 FAIRFIELD AVE 25,627.62 TS All bidders must submit with their as to who would then pay for it. pass a resolution stating you do not 445 26 NATIONWIDE TITLE AND ABSTRACT LLC 14 CONNECTICUT ST 14,738.39 TS bid a copy of their New Jersey Busi- The fact is, the Union County gov- agree, or will not agree to any liability 447 4 SMITH: R L & V R / DUBREL: S S 38 CONCORD ST 237.88 S ness Registration Certificate. Failure 454 13 VELTRE: PIETRO & KERRI A 4 BRAEMAR CIR 888.92 S ernment (i.e. the taxpayers of Union imposed on your constituents. Have to submit proof of registration will dis- 464 8.11 BURKE, JAMES T & KELLY 327 DORCHESTER AVE 1,292.57 S County) is guaranteeing this bond. the newly formed “21 mayors coun- qualify the bid. 464 19 GRANHOLM, GREGORY & MELNYK, BRIDGET 440 LEXINGTON AVE 119.69 S Proposals shall be in writing on the forms From observation of the freeholders cil” convene quickly to get the facts. 470 9 BARON: MARK & BERNADETTE 6 CHESTER LANG PL 211.80 S furnished and must be delivered at the over the years we know that none of All county residents should write let- 473 10 MEIER: WILLIAM E 25 SOUTH AVE W 16,835.18 TS place and before the hour above men- 483 5.01 PATTI, GARY 201 HIGH ST 302.76 S them are fully cognizant on financial ters to the media and county. tioned, and must be accompanied by a 484 28 REILLY: THOMAS P & JOAN 202 HIGH ST 100.34 S matters. But as your town’s govern- One last thought: if this goes thru certified check or bid bond payable to the 486 12.01 MATLOSZ: RONALD 41 UNION AVE S 17,227.11 T Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at ing body knows, it means all the and with 25 percent of Roselle’s 487 12 LAURIE: ROBERT & JENNIFER 14 GROVE ST 190.53 S least ten percent (10%) of the base amount county taxpayers have to foot the bill homeowners already suffering from 491 23 CAETANO: HELDER & SUSANA/VICENTE: J 367 WALNUT AVE 214.57 S of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor 492 4 MENDES, SHIRLEY 413 WALNUT AVE 119.98 S for the bond upon default. It’s like co- financial dire straits, just think how more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- 492 29 CANDAL, MANUEL IV & JEANINE 41 BLAKE AVE 169.10 S signing for your kid’s car loan. Why many more Roselle residents will suf- 21) Each bid must also be accompanied 501 1 CONRAD, SHERALYN 501 HIGH ST 93.80 S by a Surety Company Certificate stating else would Mr. Bergen in his letter fer great pain and possible foreclo- 501 4 TERRY: DANIEL C & KELLY A 114 PINE ST 26.95 S that said Surety company will provide the point out that the county has a AAA sure from the huge tax impact in the 502 4 SHAW, KEVIN & APISATHA 118 ELM ST 319.30 S bidder with the required Performance bond 505.01 1 -C0309- - CIESLIK: KARIN 309 LINCOLN PARK E 175.29 S rating from Moody’s except to as- subsequent years leading up to this in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. 505.02 1 -C0402- - RICE: ALYSON W 402 LINCOLN PARK E 173.38 S suage this possible debt fiasco. possible default. Tax impact numbers 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit 505.02 1 -C0417- - MILEWICZ: TADEUSZ J 417 LINCOLN PARK E 174.04 S and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, Sadly, we must submit other ex- are said to be $530 per year just from 506 20 LEONARD: PAUL J & TAMMY LEE 106 CENTENNIAL AVE 259.20 S Statement of Ownership, on the forms amples of incompetence from past the debt service alone. The county 514 15 MANGUAL, ROBERTO 713 LINCOLN AVE E 169.10 S included in and explained in the contract 515 4 HARDER: JAMES 18 BURCHFIELD AVE 227.61 S county actions. This issue should not shows no concern, so it is up to the documents. 515 14 SEEDORF: ROBERT 127 THOMAS ST 169.10 S give us any comfort from Mr. Bergen’s rest of us to stop this travesty. As Bidders are required to comply with the 533 16 PEZZELLA: ALESSANDRO A & LORRAINE M 15 QUINE ST 113.43 S requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and the other freeholders shallow usual I close with, “Prove me wrong.” 543 20 LENOX: KIMBERLY J 6 ALAN OKELL PL 157.57 S and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- depth of experience. 549 7 STOPIELO, LORI M & MICHAEL J 217 HILLSIDE AVE 103.93 S Bruce Paterson men the prevailing wage rates promul- 559 3 TABAK FAMILY ACQUISITIONS LLC 43 MEEKER AVE 323.18 S The solar panel program: Sold on Garwood gated by the New Jersey State Depart- 570 9 MEYERS: ABDULLAH 201 DIETZ ST 243.39 S the prospects of going green and get- ment of Labor and Industry for this project, 571 5 MATLOSZ: PAWEL 214 DIETZ ST 219.21 S copies of which are on file in the Office of ting energy savings, even when county www.goleader.com 573 12.01 ELIZABETH ERDODY LIVING TRUST 112 BRYANT AVE 4,568.75 T the Town engineer. watchdogs warned it was not finan- 574 13 FORTUNATO: VINCENT 107 MYRTLE ST 182.15 S This project is being funded by a Trans- 593 9 VASQUEZ, BARBARA A 9 GARDEN PL 126.60 S cially feasible, the county program PUBLIC NOTICE portation Trust Fund Grant administered 597 2 COCCIOLI: GENNARO 55 WALL ST 323.18 S went bust and is now costing the by the New Jersey Department of Trans- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD 597 8 CUEVAS-VASQUEZ, ORANDY 42 CRANFORD TERR 243.39 S portation. taxpayers $1.5 million per year. BOARD OF EDUCATION 599 12 MILES: CRAIG & MAUREEN 7 BUCHANAN ST 169.10 S Plans and specifications may be seen or The UCUA incinerator bond refi- 400 Second Avenue 604 6 DANIELS, SHIRLEY ANN & MICHELE L 6 GRANT ST 9,163.02 T procured at the office of the Town Engi- Garwood, NJ 07027 605 4 HOBSON: ARLINGTON M & JANET B 5 GRANT ST 289.25 S nance: The freeholder’s claim $270 neer, Public Works Center, 959 North Av- 908 789-0331 x2122 608 16 BROWN: RANDY E & MARIA E 3 HAYES ST 123.51 S million in savings prior to an election, enue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The 609 1 LARK: JEFFREY E, JOSEPH H 2 HAYES ST 387.02 T PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the non-refundable cost of contract documents yet after the election they suddenly 611 14 CAMMAROTA: JOSEPH 22 RAMAPO RD 226.88 S Garwood Board of Education will hold an is ($50.00) made payable to the Town of revise it down to $30 million. Facts 612 11 LO GIUDICE: STEPHEN C & LAURA 1 SAMOSET RD 233.08 TS Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Westfield, which must be paid by check. 616 26 DENO,GREGORY 22 CHEROKEE RD 169.10 S came out, the UCUA attorney admit- Regular Meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to 619 17 THOMPSON: PATRICIA A 12 ALGONQUIN DR 2,992.00 T ted $4 million can’t be accounted for. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. The reject any bid, and to waive any informality 623 38 DALLORSO, DARRIN & SHARON 700 LEXINGTON AVE 98.71 S purpose of this Executive Session is to in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is In addition, it pushed back the debt 644 16.01 DYMITRYSZYN: PAUL J & ALEXANDRA 599 RARITAN RD 569.43 S maturity from 2023 to 2032 costing discuss personnel matters. deemed advisable to do so. Eric Larson Kris J. McAloon T-Property Taxes W-Water S-Sewer E-Electric O-Other A-Sp Assmnt 1-Misc 2-Board Up 3-Demolition the ratepayers another $50 million SBA/BS Town Engineer Catherine Hendrickson, Collector of Taxes per one analysis. Then on top of that 1 T - 8/31/17, The Leader Fee: $14.28 1 T - 8/31/17, The Leader Fee: $66.30 4 T - 08/24, 08/31, 09/07 & 09/14/17, The Leader Fee: $1178.12 Page 6 Thursday, August 31, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Robert ‘Bob’ G. Faris Ships and Lighthouses to Be March 21, 1938 - August 21, 2017 – Obituaries – Originally from Greensburg, Pa., the Order of Merit for his exceptional Richard L. Dreher, Sr., 93, Had First Wed. Luncheon Topic Bob is the son of Mary Scopel and contribution to the development of WESTFIELD — As part of the to present enrichment talks on many Charles Faris. A graduate of the Polish economy, and in 2011 he Long Career With B.F. Goodrich Westfield Historical Society’s First subjects including the Alaskan fron- Greensburg High School, Bob went received the Commander’s Cross with Wednesday Luncheon series, Pro- tier, the Mayan civilization and the on to attend Penn State University, Star of the Order of Merit, again Richard (Dick) Lewis Dreher, Sr., to Boston weekly to complete his fessor John Rossi will speak Sep- Panama Canal. He presents a where he was a member of the wres- awarded by the President of Poland. aged 93, passed away peacefully on studies, graduating in 1969. The next tember 6 on the history of building friendly milieu where participants tling team and Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Bob and his wife, Ruth, volun- Friday, August 18, 2017, under hos- stop with Goodrich was the Philadel- ships and lighthouses. The event feel comfortable asking questions In 1960, Bob graduated and mar- teered with numerous community or- pice care at John B. Parsons Home in phia office, and he and Mary moved will begin at noon at the Echo Lake and sharing experiences. Professor ried his high school sweetheart, Ruth ganizations, such as the Center for Salisbury, Md. Born March 5, 1924, to Marlton, N.J., in 1981. While in Country Club, located at 515 Spring- Rossi also volunteers his time teach- McArdle. Bob remained devoted to the Protection of Children. They also in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of Marlton, they spent many summers field Avenue, Westfield. ing basic computer skills to senior Penn State and was a frequent fan at endowed a fund in the Child Study George M. Dreher and Kathryn Miller camping on the Mullica River. Dick For more than 25 years at New citizens at Senior Net. Nittany Lion football games and wres- Center at Penn State University. Bob Dreher and was raised in Canton by finally retired in 1992, stating several York University, Professor Rossi Those wishing to attend the lun- tling matches. He was an active vol- and Ruth have both been active mem- his great aunt Janet months later, “If I had has educated and inspired students cheon may make a reservation by unteer and contributor to the univer- bers of the Westfield, N.J. commu- Lewis. known how busy I would on subjects such as South American calling Mary at (908) 233-2930 by sity and Beta Theta Pi fraternity. In nity where they have resided for over He is survived by his be in retirement, I would Studies, the Alaskan frontier, eco- noon on Monday, September 4. The 2014, Bob was honored with an 50 years. wife of 12 years, Emily have retired much nomics and finance. During his ten- luncheon fee is $35 for Westfield Alumni Fellow Award, the highest Bob is survived by his beloved Miller, with whom he sooner.” Upon retire- ure at New York University, Profes- Historical Society members and $40 award given by the Penn State Alumni wife, Ruth; his daughter, Lynn, of graduated from Lehman ment, Dick and Mary sor Rossi has given many lectures for non-members and includes a Association, presented for outstand- Westfield, N.J.; his son, David, and High School in Canton, moved to Cape May, N.J. and traveled extensively. three-course meal, coffee/tea and ing professional accomplishments. his wife, Stefanie, of Summit, N.J., Ohio, in 1942. He is also After Mary died, Dick Some of his adventures include gratuity. The luncheon fee may be Bob began working at Inland Steel and his greatest pride and joy, his five survived by his children, and Emily reconnected travel to Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, paid at the door. Westfield Histori- and attended night school to receive grandchildren, Cynthia, Tyler, Rob- Richard Jr. (Debbie) of through class reunions Mexico, Panama and Alaska. Pro- cal Society memberships also will his MBA from the University of Chi- ert, Sofia and Ronald. He is survived Westfield, N.J., Melissa and were married in 2005. fessor Rossi has published several be available at the luncheon. cago. After receiving his MBA in by his brother Ron; his brother Rich- Kaspar (Rande They lived in the Phila- articles for McGraw-Hill and has For Echo Lake Country Club dress 1964, Bob continued his professional ard and his wife, Ginger, and his Wilmarth) of Eugene, delphia suburbs. been a guest speaker on the popular code information, visit career as Director of Business Devel- sister, Catherine, and her husband, Ore., and Christopher A lover of nature, birds, cable program BIZTECH, where he echolakecc.org. To learn more about opment at the Amoco Chemical Divi- Charlie. He also has five nieces and Wilde (Kathryn) of music, reading and com- discussed finance and responded to Westfield Historical Society events, sion of Standard Oil of Indiana, and eight nephews. Tyaskin, Md.; his grand- munity, he particularly calls from the viewing audience. access westfieldhistoricalsociety.org later worked as a management con- His successful life was filled with children, Max Kaspar, Richard L. Dreher, Sr. enjoyed Mozart, swing On many occasions, the cruise and like the Historical Society on sultant at McKinsey & Company. In great compassion, kindness and a Annalisa Wilde (Thalia) bands, mysteries, presi- industry has invited Professor Rossi Facebook. 1971, Bob joined Alan Patricof Asso- contagious sense of humor. He met and Meredith Wilde; Richard Jr.’s dential biographies and was always ciates, where he became president with multiple Presidents and interna- stepchildren, Gabrielle Mahar and ready for a good time. He was a and senior partner. During Bob’s 17- tional business and political leaders, Mitchael Mahar; his stepchildren, charter member of the Berea Athletic year tenure and ten-year presidency but he was always happiest at home Christie Clarke and Doug McFerren Club in Berea, Ohio, and also a char- of Alan Patricof Associates (now with family and friends. Despite all of (Kathryn); step-grandchildren, ter member of the Bon Vivants, a Apax), the firm grew to become one his professional and civic accomplish- Gretchen Alt (Adam Greene), post-newcomers’ couples group, in of the world’s largest and most suc- ments, among the things Bob enjoyed Amanda Walter, Rebecca Myer Westfield, N.J. Through the various cessful venture capital firms. most were a game of handball or a (David), Katherine Mogg (Matthew), moves, Dick was active with the Epis- In 1990, amid momentous changes round of golf (usually followed by a Lincoln McFerren (Christina), copal church, the Kiwanis, the YMCA taking place in Poland and the rest of few beers), fly-fishing and watching Brooke McFerren (Peter Osborn) and Men’s Club and the public library. Eastern Europe, Bob was appointed the sun set over the Oregon moun- Emily Leek (Matthew), and ten step- Dick put a lot of energy into keeping president of the newly formed Polish- tains. Bob cherished the time he had great-grandchildren. He was preceded connected with people: He would American Enterprise Fund (later En- with Ruth, his wife for over 57 years, in death by his first wife, Mary Bartley write letters to family members when- terprise Investors), a fund created to and in the end Bob’s greatest mo- Dreher, and his brother, John. ever he had down time, and he helped invest in fledgling businesses to help ments were those filled with each of Dick served in the U.S. Navy from to keep people in touch by editing and these countries transition to a free- his five grandchildren. Bob’s family 1944 to 1946 and graduated from the distributing a retirees’ newsletter for market economy. Enterprise Inves- and close friends were the center of University of Michigan, where he met his business group. He also loved tors has become one of the oldest and his universe and his devotion and Mary, with a degree in chemical engi- camping and the outdoors. Summer largest private equity investment com- generosity towards them had no end. neering. Dick worked for B.F. vacations in New Hampshire at panies in the region. In 2006, having Funeral services were held on Sat- Goodrich for almost 45 years as an Shawtown Campground on Lake served as the Fund’s president and urday, August 26, at the Holy Trinity engineer and salesman in their plas- Ossipee were highlights for the fam- chief executive officer, Bob stepped Roman Catholic Church, 315 First tics division. His knowledge of chem- ily in the 1960s. Special family ex- down and was elected chairman of Street, Westfield, N.J. istry and his ability to bridge the gap cursions were to National Wildlife the Board of Directors. During his Arrangements were by the Dooley between the raw material and the pro- Federation Summits in Colorado and WELCOME BACK...The Miller-Cory House Museum, located at 614 Mountain tenure, Bob became a pioneer in the Colonial Funeral Home, 556 cesses in the plant led to a successful North Carolina. Wherever he lived, Avenue, Westfield, is preparing for its new season of programs, which celebrate global private equity and venture capi- Westfield Avenue, Westfield, N.J. sales career with steadily increasing Dick always had the red can full of life in Colonial New Jersey and also include some holiday-themed events. tal industries, focusing on the Eastern In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts responsibilities. Except for a brief bird food to keep his bird feeders full. European market. can be made in Bob’s memory to stint in the 1950s, Dick spent his Dick’s legacy is found in his under- As a result of his intense commit- Friends of the Child Advocacy Cen- entire career at Goodrich. In 1958 he standing of the importance of com- Miller-Cory Announces ment to Poland, Bob received the ter of Union County, by mailing a accepted his first sales position and munity and his love of nature, par- second and third highest classes of check to Friends of the Child Advo- moved his young family from Berea, ticularly our national parks and the awards given to foreigners for having cacy Center, P.O. Box 5763, Clark, Ohio, to Marshfield, Mass. The fam- shore. In lieu of flowers, please con- Fall Program Schedule rendered great service to Poland. In N.J. 07066 or by donating directly ily enjoyed the beach town with all it sider honoring him by donating to WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory 14, the museum will hold a workshop 1999, the President of Poland awarded online at friendscacunj.org. had to offer, including boating on the Reading Is Fundamental House Museum is preparing for its on theorem painting from 10 a.m. to Bob with the Commander Cross of August 31, 2017 North and South Rivers. In 1968 the (www.rif.org), Coastal Hospice Mary- new season and fall programs. Built noon. On Sunday, November 5, at 2 opportunity to lead the New York land Eastern Shore (https:// in 1740, the fully restored and fur- p.m., a concert to benefit the museum City office was presented and the coastalhospice.org), or a charity of nished farmhouse has been open to will take place at The Crossroads, Fanwood Presbyterian Plans family was off to Westfield, N.J. Dick your preference. To share your the public as a museum since 1972. It located at 78 North Avenue, Garwood. was about 75 percent complete with thoughts with the family, visit offers a series of programs on Sunday The concert will feature the Florian the MBA program at Northeastern at www.boundsfuneralhome.com. afternoons from September through Schantz Jazz Combo playing a pro- Return to Two Services the time of the move and commuted August 31, 2017 June. The museum is located at 614 gram of historical World War I music. Mountain Avenue, Westfield. For more information these events, FANWOOD — The Fanwood Pres- music programs, adult Bible Studies, Upcoming events include a new call the museum office weekday morn- byterian Church, located at 74 Martine programs and committee ministries. Mountainside Library Slates program entitled “Horrors of the One- ings at (908) 232-1776 or e-mail Avenue S., will hold its “Celebration The contemporary service will be Room Schoolhouse” on September [email protected]. Ad- Sunday” on September 10 with a re- held at 11:15 a.m. with the Praise 17 as well as returning favorites “Hal- ditional information will be posted turn to two services of worship. Band leading music and extempora- Programs For September loween Hocus Pocus” on October 29; on the museum’s website, The traditional service will be at neous prayer and good news from “Thanksgiving Dinner Demonstration millercoryhouse.org, and on its 9:30 a.m. with music by the Sanctu- Reverend Jahnke and Youth Director MOUNTAINSIDE — The Primer” will be offered on Thursday, and 18th Century Table Customs and Facebook page. ary Choir, directed by Marcello Christie Alston. Mountainside Public Library has September 7, at 7 p.m. Judith Krall- Manners” on November 12, and “Gin- Velame. The Reverend David Jahnke, All are welcome to come to these scheduled multiple programs for Russo will present tips for the profes- gerbread Sunday” on December 3. Scotch Plains Library pastor, will preach. and all programs of the church. For September. The library will be closed sional and non-professional on buy- Additionally, the museum will par- From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., refresh- further information about the church, on Labor Day, Monday, September ing, brewing and storing tea. Attend- ticipate in Union County’s annual Lists Friday Films ments and fellowship will take place call the office at (908) 889-8891, e- 4. It will reopen on Saturdays start- ees will learn the differences among “Four Centuries in a Weekend” pro- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch along with information about and reg- mail [email protected] or go to ing September 9. teas and what countries are noted for gram on October 21 and 22. Plains Public Library has announced istration for Sunday school, youth and the church website, fanwoodpc.org. Tuesday Night Movies for Sep- their tea-growing traditions. They also Two special events also will take its schedule of Friday films for Sep- tember include A Dog’s Purpose (PG, will learn what to look for when buy- place this fall. On Saturday, October tember. 2017) on September 5; Patriots Day ing loose tea and tea bags, methods of Kicking off the month will be The (R, 2015) on September 12; The Ac- properly brewing different teas as Good Dog Rescue Zookeeper’s Wife (PG-13, 124 min- Give a gift to your neighbor countant (R, 2016) on September 19, well as the correct storage methods to utes) on September 8. and A Tale of Love and Darkness preserve taste and aroma. Sets Adoption Event The Sense of an Ending (PG-13, (PG-13, 2016) on September 26. Each The Friday Operas on Film Series, SPRINGFIELD — Meisel Park 108 minutes) will be featured on Sep- that keeps giving all year ... film will be screened at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by the T. Robel Hill Foun- will “go to the dogs” this year as tember 15. Brown Bag Academy will continue dation, will return for its sixth season Berkeley Heights-based Home for The Shack (PG-13, 132 minutes) on Mondays at 1:15 p.m. The Great on September 8 at 1 p.m. Mena Good Dog Rescue brings its Seventh will be screened on September 22. Courses Summer School session has Clemson will present Aida, filmed in Annual “Bark-a-Que” and Dog Adop- Wrapping up the September series ended and a Late Summer Session 1986 at La Scala in Milan. This film tion event to Springfield for the first will be Wonder Woman (PG-13, 141 a Gift Subscription to the began on August 21 with “Optimiz- stars Luciano Pavarotti as Radames time on Saturday, September 9. minutes) on September 29. ing Brain Fitness” by Richard Restak, and Maria Chiara as Aida. The Cho- From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the pet- These events are free and open to M.D., clinical professor of neurology rus and Orchestra of La Scala is con- friendly event will feature rescue dog all. Registration is not required. For LEADER/TIMES !! at The George Washington Univer- ducted by Lorin Mazzel. adoptions, food and merchandise ven- more information, visit scotlib.org, sity School of Medicine and Health Additional programs for later in dors, family activities, professional call (908) 322-5007, extension no. Sciences. This short course will end the month will be announced. To reg- photos, canine contests — including 204, or e-mail [email protected]. on September 18. Participants are ister for library programs, stop into the annual “Mr. and Mrs. Bark-a-Que” The Scotch Plains Public Library Each of 52 BIG issues include: invited to bring their lunch; coffee, the library or call (908) 233-0115. costume contest — and on-site prizes is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one tea and cookies are served for des- The library is located at 1 Constitu- and giveaways. For more information, block from Park Avenue, in the center • Community Happenings sert. Early arrival is recommended. tion Plaza, Mountainside. visit HomeforGoodDogs.org. of the township. “Tea Knowledge — A Basic Tea • Regional Sports • Editorial Commentary Church Thrift Shop To Open Sept. 13 • Arts & Entertainment FANWOOD — The thrift shop at • Educational Matters the Fanwood Presbyterian Church will open on Wednesday, September 13, • Birth and Wedding Announcements with freshly-stocked clothing for all ages. Many of these items for sale are • Local Merchant and Classified Ads new or nearly new. Children’s cloth- ing is being stocked for back-to- • In Depth News Coverage school shopping. House wares, linens, bric-a-brac, books, craft projects and fabric will be among the featured merchandise. Volunteers who work at the shop Ideal for welcoming a newcomer to will fill the shelves and racks con- tinually. All proceeds are donated the area or keeping an established to many community organizations. The shop volunteers are from the resident in the know! area and not all members of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church. Many of the volunteers work a morning shift from 9:30 a.m. to noon and oth- The Westfield Leader ers from noon to 4 p.m. Fellowship is shared over bag lunches. New volun- teers are welcome. Interested per- The Scotch Plains – Fanwood sons are invited to stop into the shop to talk with members about joining. TIMES The thrift shop, located on THE POWER OF PINK...Play For P.I.N.K.® held its annual golf and luncheon fundraiser July 12 at Shackamaxon McDermott Place at the rear of the Country Club in Scotch Plains. It was attended by 190 people, who collectively raised $37,000 to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), a non-profit organization founded by Evelyn H. Lauder. A 501(c)(3) charity, Play For 908-232-4407 church complex, will be open each P.I.N.K.® is a grassroots organization supporting golf and tennis tournaments, card parties, swim meets and other fund- Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For https://goleader.com/form/subscribe_gift raising events. Play For P.I.N.K.® donates 100 percent of its proceeds to its sole beneficiary, BCRF, the mission of which further information and directions, call is to fund clinical and genetic research into the causes, cures and treatment of breast cancer. Pictured, from left to right, the church office at (908) 889-8891 or are: Kelly Stryker, Fredda Siegel, Pam Rediker, Shari Berman and Beth Hornstein, co-chairwomen; Marcy Lechner and e-mail [email protected]. Cynthia Root. Not pictured is Donna Audino. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 31, 2017 Page 7 Philip Salerno III Is Elected Scotch Plains Library Posts Westfield Rotary President Activities For September WESTFIELD — Philip Salerno III, “We are incredibly proud of Phil’s SCOTCH PLAINS — Following For all local tea lovers, blogger president and chief development of- civic and philanthropic achievements a very successful adult summer read- Catherine Felegi will return to the ficer at Children’s Specialized Hospi- and appreciate his tireless efforts to ing program, the Scotch Plains Pub- library on Saturday, September 16, tal of Mountainside, was elected presi- give back to others,” said John lic Library has planned multiple at 1:30 p.m., to further discuss the dent of the Rotary Club of Westfield Crisan, chairman of the board of events for September. health benefits of drinking tea, in- on June 29. Mr. Salerno has been a trustees of the Children’s Special- Patrons can get into the autumn cluding potential weight loss, skin member of the Rotary Club since 2012 ized Hospital Foundation. spirit by making their own cute and benefits and even possible diabetes and has served in a variety of positions An active member of the commu- simple felt pumpkin on Friday, Sep- control. Advance registration is re- including program chairman and a nity, Mr. Salerno has been chairman tember 8, at 10 a.m. No sewing quired for this event. member of the board. of Lead New Jersey, president of experience is required, but pre-reg- Finally, September’s Friday Films In his new role, Mr. Salerno will be the Association of Fundraising Pro- istration is a must. will feature some recently-released responsible for supporting member fessionals, New Jersey Chapter, and There are two book discussions movies. Titles include Guardians engagement as well as the club’s com- chairman of the New Jersey Con- on the calendar. “Miss Jane” by Brad of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 on September munity service and fund-raising ef- ference on Philanthropy. Currently, Watson will be discussed on Mon- 1; The Zookeeper’s Wife on Sep- forts. The Rotary Club of Westfield he serves on the board of the Center day, September 11, at 7 p.m., and tember 8; The Sense of an Ending was founded in 1921 when its mem- for Nonprofits and the Water Works “The Summer Before the War” by on September 15; The Shack on bers joined together to provide service Conservancy. In addition, he speaks Helen Simonson will be discussed September 22, and Wonder Woman to both the local and international com- frequently on a variety of topics BAKED WITH LOVE...Sixth-grade Westfield students held a bake sale and on Tuesday, September 19, at 1 p.m. on September 29. Each film will munity. The Rotarian motto, “Service including special event planning, raised almost $300 for No Kid Hungry on Jazz Night in downtown Westfield The monthly hypertension clinic is begin at noon. Above Self,” reflects these goals. grant writing and volunteer board on August 23. The charity works to combat child hunger in the United States. scheduled at the library for Tuesday, For more information or to regis- “I am truly honored to have been development. Feast Catering provided a prime location for the event, which drew support September 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. ter, go to scotlib.org, e-mail elected to serve as president of Each year the Westfield Rotary con- from members of the community who purchased baked goods, making the For high-school students and their [email protected], call (908) 322- Westfield Rotary,” said Mr. Salerno. tributes close to $100,000 to worthy night a success. guardians, Lisa Bleich of College 5007, extension no. 204, or stop by “I follow a long list of community Westfield High School students as they Bound Mentor will present “What the library Reference Desk. The leaders who have contributed to pursue their college education. In ad- Cranford Rec. to Commence to Expect When You’re Applying” Scotch Plains Public Library is lo- making Westfield the amazing town dition, the Rotary Club has taken a on Thursday, September 14, at 7 cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one it is today. It is truly humbling to significant stand against hunger by p.m. Advance registration is rec- block from Park Avenue, in the cen- follow in the footsteps of these providing meals to the homeless and Fall Registration Sept. 12 ommended. ter of the township. amazing leaders.” “backpack lunches” to students in need. CRANFORD — The Cranford Pass. Online registration enables par- Recreation and Parks Department ticipants to register 24 hours a day, has announced that registration for seven days a week, to make payment F-SP Service League Shop Fall programs will begin on Tues- by credit card and to receive the day, September 12, at 10 a.m. latest program updates as they occur The department brochure, which through their account. Individuals To Reopen Sept. 5 For Fall lists all programs, will be mailed to may access their existing account or SCOTCH PLAINS — The 322-5420, visit its website at Cranford residents and soon also may create a new account by visiting Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com or be viewed online at cranford.com/ register.communitypass.net/ League Thrift Shop, located at 1741 speak to any volunteers at the thrift rec or by following the department cranford. East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, will shop. Interested persons also are en- on Facebook at facebook.com/ If needing assistance to register reopen on Tuesday, September 5, couraged to check out the CranfordRecreationAndParks. All online, stop by the Cranford Rec- at 10 a.m., for the fall-winter sea- organization’s new Facebook page, programs are for Cranford residents reation and Parks Department or son. The shop will open with mer- “Fanwood- Scotch Plains Service only. call (908) 709-7283. chandise tailored to customer needs League,” and give the League a “Like.” The department strongly encour- For any other questions, call the from late summer into the winter. Thrift shop hours are Tuesday ages registration for all classes to be recreation and parks department at From preschoolers to adults, the through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 done online through Community (908) 709-7283. shop has new and gently-worn cloth- p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 ing that the Service League describes p.m. Donations of new, current and as being in excellent condition, in- gently-used items are always wel- YMCA Achievers to Begin cluding attire suitable for the work- comed. Free parking is available place. There also are household items on the street and in the rear of the for the coming holiday season. building. Visitors may enter the Photo courtesy of Susan M. Dougherty 2017-2018 Year Sept. 13 The shop will reopen with such parking lot via Willow Avenue. MOVING TOWARD MIRACLES...The 2016 Miracles for Myeloma Run/Walk WESTFIELD — The YMCA Achiev- teens must complete an application form featured items as women’s shoes sports people of all ages. This year’s fund-raising event will take place on and handbags, including Donny Saturday, September 23, at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. ers Program is gearing up for the 2017- and be committed to attend and partici- Rosary Altar Society 2018 school year. It will kick off its new pate in workshops and events. There is Bourke, Vera Bradley, Coach Fos- season on Wednesday, September 13, at no minimum GPA requirement and the sil, Tignanello and Jones New York. To Meet Sept. 11 Myeloma Run/Walk to Be 7 p.m., at the Westfield Area YMCA, program, including SAT Prep and mate- To replace summer’s paper and SCOTCH PLAINS — The Rosary located at 220 Clark Street, Westfield. rials, is available free of cost. plastic, the shop will feature “Coro- Altar Society of St. Bartholomew the Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Nadya net,” Royal Doulton, Dresden, Apostle Roman Catholic Church will Held Sept. 23 at Oak Ridge Achievers is a college readiness, ca- Lawrence, coordinator, at “Rose,” Mikasa, “Summer Chintz” hold their first meeting for 2017-2018 reer development and life skills program [email protected] or call and Johnson Brothers flatware, serv- on Monday, September 11, at 7:30 CLARK — The Fifth Annual has undergone chemotherapy and open to minority teens in grades 8 to 12 (908) 301-YMCA, extension no. 412. ing dishes, cooking and baking p.m. It will take place in the school Miracles for Myeloma, a 5K Run/ two stem cell transplants over the from throughout Union County. The Thanks to the Annual Support Cam- items, among other merchandise. cafeteria, located at 2032 Westfield Walk event, is scheduled for Satur- last few years. “I am blessed with a program seeks to inspire participants to paign, each year the Westfield Area Y The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- Avenue, Scotch Plains. day, September 23, at Oak Ridge Park wonderful support network of fam- become leaders in their community and provides more than $400,000 in direct vice League is an all-volunteer, non- All women of the parish and their in Clark. The co-founders of the race ily members, friends, co-workers, achieve academic excellence by provid- financial assistance to individuals and profit organization that has served lo- friends are invited to meet and greet are Clark resident Sheree Pask, a doctors and nurses who have helped ing tools and activities that prepare them families in need to enable their participa- cal communities since 1974. Since its old and new friends. Information Myeloma survivor and a teacher at me immensely during my cancer for life. tion at the Y. founding, the League has donated $1.2 about the Communion Breakfast and The Presbyterian Nursery School in journey,” she said. The program is offered collaboratively PUBLIC NOTICE million to local causes. Anyone inter- meetings for the coming year will To register or donate, or for more through the Westfield Area YMCA, ested in learning more about the League be discussed. Refreshments will be Westfield, and Westfield resident Gina NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Klemm, whose brother, Frank information, go to Plainfield Area YMCA and Fanwood- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY or membership is invited to call (908) served. Guarino, died of the disease in 2012. myeloma.donordrive.com/event/ Scotch Plains YMCA. To participate, THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The course is staged entirely miraclesformyeloma or call (732) RESOLUTION 17-08-158 574-9182. Fashion Show-Lunch within the park on paved paths, and CONTRACTOR: D G Roberts Plan- DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI people of all ages are encouraged to On Sept. 26 Sold Out ning & Design, LLC, 37 Bayview Av- participate in this community-wide College Club to Host enue, Bayville, New Jersey 08721 fundraiser. Miracles for Myeloma UNION COUNTY — The Sep- NATURE OF SERVICE: Planning Ser- Criminal Defense Matters Barbershop Chorus tember 26 “Generations In Style” vices raised over $51,000 at last year’s DURATION: Period ending December event that went directly to the Inter- FANWOOD — The College Club Fashion Show and Luncheon pre- State and Municipal Criminal Court sented by the Senior Citizens Council 31, 2017 national Myeloma Foundation of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will wel- AMOUNT: Not to exceed $3,600.00 (IMF) towards a research grant. come the Morris Music Men, Morris of Union County is sold out. For more A copy of this resolution and contract Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI information about future events, call relating to the services are on file and Multiple Myeloma is an incurable County’s barbershop harmony cho- available for public inspection in the Mu- cancer of plasma cells which at- rus, on Monday, September 18, at (908) 964-7555. The Senior Citizens Council is a non-profit organization nicipal Clerk's office. tacks and destroys bone. 7:30 p.m. Eleanor McGovern The entry fee is $30 per walker/ The public is welcome to attend this dedicated to “Living Longer...Living Borough Clerk runner until Friday, September 1; free program at the Fanwood Presby- Smarter.” 1 T - 8/31/17, The Times Fee: $17.85 after that it is $35. Children’s fees terian Church, located at 74 South are $20. Runners also may register Martine Avenue, Fanwood. It will start on the day of the event. For pre- promptly at 7:45 p.m.; light refresh- registered participants, T-shirts and ments will be served at 7:30 p.m. Westfield Pediatric event bags will be distributed. The Morris Music Men, an all- Awards will be given for best times male, a cappella chorus, is comprised in various age categories. All pro- of men from all walks of life and Dental Group Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor ceeds will be donated to the IMF. levels of singing experience. Under Registration opens at 8 a.m. with the the direction of professional musi- Mention this ad for a complimentary conference race officially starting at 9:30 a.m. cian Nate Barrett, they sing barber- A Remembrance Path where bal- shop-style, four-part harmony and are loons tied to placards with names of a chapter of the 26,000-member Bar- 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ people being honored or remem- bershop Harmony Society. (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com bered will be featured. Maroon bal- The group sings for many civic loons are designated for patients and charitable organizations, private living with Myeloma or other forms groups, churches and fundraisers SEPTEMBER 2017 EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY of cancer and white in remembrance each year. 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org of those who have passed on from The mission of the College Club Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Fri & Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm cancer. Anyone can purchase these of Fanwood-Scotch Plains is to sup- Re-opening for Sundays on September 17 1:00-5:00 pm for an additional $25 donation. port education of youth and the local Closed September 2-4 for Labor Day Weekend Mrs. Pask, currently in remission, community. Closed September 18-21 for New Carpet Installation

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By DAVID B. CORBIN The Deeganators hammered six the top of the fourth inning. The big Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times home runs, five over the fence, and hit in that inning came off the bat of Six was the magic number for the scored six runs, ended via the league’s Linwood’s Jim Sydlo, who slammed top-seeded Deegan Roofing men who six-run rule, in each of the first five a three-run triple, the only extra-base nailed down a 30-7 victory over sec- innings. The Roofers also pounded hit for the Tap House. ond-seeded Linwood Inn in Game 1 out six hits in each of the first four The Deeganators sent their entire of the best two out of three series of innings and added four more in the lineup to the plate so no one had more the Union County Senior 50+ Soft- fifth inning to total 28 hits. than three plate appearances. Scott ball League A Division Champion- The Deegan Roofers, who finished Mugele was the first hitter to put one ship held at Memorial 2 Field in Lin- the regular season with a 23-0 record, over the fence when he launched a den on August 24. extended their winning streak to 59 two-run homer over the right field straight, which began during the 2015 fence in the third inning. Mugele also ALL-CORBIN TEAM season. Additionally, the Roofers are rapped a two-run double, singled and only one win away from claiming scored all three times. Nick Russo ARRIVES SEPT. 7 their fourth consecutive A Division raised eyebrows with a two-run homer The 20th annual All-Corbin championship. over the leftfield fence in the same Team will appear in the Septem- Deegan pitcher Pete Appolito was inning. He also added an RBI single David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and a double, while scoring all three ber 7 issue of The Westfield Leader rolling along easily, permitting just BLUE DEVILS’ TEAM CAPTAINS...Pictured, left to right, Jake Vall-Llobera, Adam McDaniel, Jake Dayon, Shea Elliott and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood one single in each of the first three times. and Jack McCauley have been selected team captains of the Westfield Blue Devils football team. Times. Be Ready! innings, before the Tap House tacked Tom Baldowski hammered a three- on six of its seven runs on five hits in CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 CPTS — VALL’, DAYON, McDANIEL, ELLIOTT, McCAULEY More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Blue Devils Must Seek Their ‘Own Identity’ in Football

By DAVID B. CORBIN “We know we are everybody’s su- Championship, the Blue Devil defen- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times per bowl week in and week out. We sive front four swarmed with a sack- Two straight NJSIAA Group 5 just can’t worry about that. We’ve had attack rampage and received spec- championships and a 25-game win- a lot of success. The trophies and rings tacular assistance from their lineback- ning streak has definitely placed this are in the Trophy Case. No one can ers and secondary to secure a 15-13 year’s Westfield High School foot- take that away from these kids. This victory to do it again. ball team in the crosshairs of their team has to go out and create their own It had been the strength of the Blue opponents’ sites. With the graduation identity, do their own thing,” Blue Devils’ defense that has kept them in of three of a superb defensive front Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno stated. games the past several years and the four and the entire offensive backfield, As they had in their 10-7 victory front four has played the starring role the Blue Devils must now seek their over the Bridgewater-Raritan Pan- but the strength has now shifted to the own identity. thers two years ago in the Group 5 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SLIDING IN WITH A DOUBLE...Deeganator Nick Russo, No. 3, slides into second base with a double before Linwood Inn second baseman Jim Sydlo, right, makes the tag in the second inning as shortstop Mike DiRienzo watches. BRADY, SCHWAB, QUIGLEY, SCHACK NAMED CAPTAINS Team Chemistry Could Seed Good Reactions for SPF Boys

By DAVID B. CORBIN tory and the program’s 15th Group Last year the Raiders had a very Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sectional title and another North Jer- solid defense with an outstanding goal- Great and lasting credentials is sey State title to go with a trip to the keeper in Sean Murray. With gradua- something that the Scotch Plains- Union County Tournament Champi- tion, some restructuring is necessary. Fanwood High School boys soccer onship game and the Group 4 Cham- “Where we don’t have quite as much team has had and intends to keep. Just pionship game. The Raiders finished depth is in the defense; however, what because a number of new faces will with a 22-4 record, outscoring oppo- we do have on this team is quite a few be seen roving the turf, that certainly nents 66-13, and Breznitsky’s record players who are versatile and can play is no indication that the Raiders will rose to 718-165-58 (.813 percent). a lot of positions,” Coach Breznitsky experience a drop off this season. The Raiders are not a senior-heavy said. “We are good every year and we are team but the talent is spread through- Senior co-captain Jack Brady is going to be good this year. People out. expected to head the defense. think that Scotch Plains is rebuilding. “This team has only seven seniors. “Jack Brady will move to center If they make that mistake, they are There’s 26 players on the roster. Ob- back with the other center back [jun- going to be in for trouble,” Raider viously we don’t talk about next year ior] Michael Dieu. And we have a Head Coach Tom Breznitsky warned. and we don’t talk about rebuilding. very talented sophomore Antonio Last year the Raiders added to their We can play eight or nine midfielders Lomonte,” Coach Breznitsky ex- history books by presenting Coach that could come on at any given time,” plained. Breznitsky with his 700th career vic- Coach Breznitsky pointed out. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SOCCER RAIDERS TEAM CAPTAINS...Pictured, left to right, Jack Brady, Jon Schwab, Brogan Quigley and Aaron Schack have been selected team captains if the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider boys soccer team. "HIRING THE TOP AGENT ISN'T EXPENSIVE - IT'S PRICELESS." FRANK D. ISOLDI FRANKDISOLDI Broker/Sales Associate [email protected] CELL: 908-787-5990 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage THEISOLDICOLLECTION.COM 209 Central Avenue, Westfield Office: 908-233-5555 ©2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker© and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Page 10 Thursday, August 31, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Westfield Tobacco & News 7-11 of Westfield 7-11 of Mountainside Westfield Mini Mart Kwick Mart Food Store Mountain Deli 108 Elm St. (Leader) 1200 South Ave., W. (Leader/Times) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 301 South Ave., W. (Leader) 190 South Ave. (Times) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 7-11 of Garwood Shoprite Supermarket King's Supermarket Baron's Drug Store Scotch Hills Pharmacy Wallis Stationery Krauszer's 309 North Ave. (Leader) 563 North Ave. (Leader) 300 South Ave. (Leader) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 1819 East 2nd St. (Times) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) SAMUELIAN 3-RUN DOUBLE; KOZLOWSKI TOSSES GEM St. Sebastian Pitching Quiets St. Wolfgang, 5-1, in Playoffs

By ALEX LOWE tiring Nam-June Joe on a fly ball and the inning with just one run across. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times then getting Rich McNanna to line Kozlowski went on to allow just St. Sebastian used a five-run sec- into an inning-ending double play. one more hit the rest of the way and St. ond inning to vault themselves past Meanwhile, lefty Kozlowski was Sebastian had themselves a 5-1 vic- St. Wolfgang, 5-1, in a St Bart’s sailing along effortlessly, holding St. tory in the books with a chance to Oldtimers Softball League second Wolfgang scoreless, while allowing secure a berth in the championship round playoff match-up held on Au- just two hits through four innings. round with just one more win. The gust 23 at Brookside Park in Scotch “Kozlowski was pretty amazing loss put St. Wolfgang in a play for Plains. Frank Samuelian provided the tonight,” said Pikaart. “He started out survival game in their next round. big hit with a three-run double, while the season as our number-three pitcher “It has been a strange season in the pitcher Mike Kozlowski kept the St. and we kind of discovered him as we league this year,” said Pikaart. “Lots Wolfgang offense from howling went along.” of teams have been jumbled around throughout the contest. St. Wolfgang finally got something the middle of the pack and I think that “This was definitely our worst going in the fifth. A double by Varoujan is why the playoffs are entirely new game at the plate since the beginning Baboomian followed by a single by and the regular season has little mean- of the season,” said St. Wolfgang Brian Weber put runners at the cor- ing this year. Take us for example. We player Walt Patrylo. “We couldn’t ners. Reinaldo Santiago delivered a had a seven game winning streak at

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COUGAR SOCCER SENIORS...Pictured, left to right, are: Abigail Ganley, Caroline McCaffery, Meagan Montague, Anna Kalafatis and Lindsay Wielgus. Not pictured: Katelyn Normann and Maggie Roman. McCAFFERY, ROMAN HEAD DEFENSE; LENOX IN GOAL Lady Cougars Have Defensive Strength & Depth in Soccer

By DAVID B. CORBIN “Our back line, a lot of familiar Brooke Swandrak will head the for- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times faces. Caroline McCaffery and ward positions. So close in so many games but un- Maggie Roman have been the an- “Maggie Murray started as a fresh- able to grab any of the brass rings last chors to the back for their entire four man, fantastic player, really, really year, the Cranford High School girls years. They are going to hold it down. good field awareness and a good knack soccer team, although quite young, has If there was a place to have a strong for going to goal. Last year she flip- accumulated more depth throughout part of the team, this is where I would flopped between playing a striker and but especially on defense that could want it. Two experienced girls who midfielder. This year we are able to spell out a successful 2017 season. are great leaders on and off the field more permanently keep her up top,” With the addition of personnel from and who always talk and communi- Coach Gagliardo explained. “The first the JV team that won the Union County cate well,” Coach Gagliardo ex- two scrimmages she’s got two goals. Tournament, the Lady Cougars aspire pressed. She’s playing well and she’s fit. She to be a formidable foe. DiGiovanni and Ganley will be on works really well with Brooke “The good thing about our team is the wings. Swandrak. She’s also got a goal for us we have a lot of younger talent that “Clair on the wing and Grace on the in the preseason so far.” has come up through the ranks, wing also gives us a lot of speed. Clair Another experienced player, junior Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times whether it be a bunch of freshmen or is ferocious. She was a JV played last Kenzie Butler, is expected to work up GIVING IT A GOOD TRY...St. Wolfgang tried but came up short against St. Sebastian. The Wolfmen consisted of Brian a bunch of JV players, who over the year and was one of those girls who front in certain situations or in the Weber, Rich Polhamus, Frank Chupko, Rob Zerafa, Zach Klughaupt, Rich Wustefeld, Walt Patrylo, Dan Margolis, Bill course of the off-season have really spent time in the weight room and got midfield. Scheiner, Varo Baboomian, Pete Chemidlin, Jerry Russo, Reinaldo Santiago, Bob Cihanowicz and Tom Lettieri. improved themselves,” Cougar Head herself better to bring her to where “We are trying to figure out where Coach Andrew Gagliardo said. she is today. she fits in. She will either swap in up string anything together.” one-out RBI single to centerfield that one point during the year and finished Replacing the goalkeeper spot va- Control in the midfield can take top for Brooke or start on the wing The game was a second round con- scored Baboomian from third but out by losing six straight. I think any cated by the graduation of Cam Hay pressure off the backs. The key per- midfield instead of Caroline,” Coach test in the winners’ bracket featuring 5th Weber was thrown out behind him at team can beat any other at this point.” will be junior Emily Lenox. Tina sonnel in the midfield are senior Gagliardo explained. “It’s so fluid. At seeded St. Sebastian against 8th seeded the plate. Kozlowski then got Robert St. Wolfgang 000 010 0 1 Kourtbaoui is the backup keeper. Meagan Montague, junior Kacey this point it’s hard on August 25 to St. Wolfgang. In a wild first round that Zerafa to fly out to right field to end St. Sebastian 050 000 x 5 “Emily Lenox is a solid keeper. She Pringle and sophomores Caroline knock down a starting lineup. She is saw every lower seeded team win, nei- was on the JV team last year and she Ewing and Laurel Teel. Lindsay 100 percent in there.” ther St. Sebastian nor St. Wolfgang was only on our JV team because of Wielgus, Abigail Ganley, Sophia The team depth in the backfield faced elimination in the double elimi- Cam Hay, who was fantastic. She has Montague and Anna Kalafatis will may be obvious but it does not end nation format. But the winner would be Cupboard Is Not Bare done a good job in preseason,” Coach also rove the midfield. there. just one victory away from securing a Gagliardo said. “We are not 100 percent sure of “This year we are a lot deeper. We spot in the championship. Veteran senior center backs what system we are going to go with. have a lot of young girls, who have “I think this is the first time some- For Westfield Volleyball Caroline McCaffery and Maggie Ro- We got a few that we are tinkering come up. We have three freshman on thing like this has ever happened,” man, along with junior Grace with, moving the players around in varsity, who have shown that they can said St. Sebastian player Wells Pikaart. DiGiovanni will control the defense By ALEX LOWE A strong core group returns, how- the preseason. Right now these four step in. Whether it’s in the back, “I don’t know if there was ever a time Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with the addition of sophomore Claire girls have stepped up to show that midfield or forward, they can step in ever, led by Co-captains Stephanie where all the top seeds lost their first The goals are always lofty for the Borr, who plays outside hitter, and Ganley. Morgan Heim, Abby Ahern, they have that game IQ, that touch and work for how ever long they are round games.” Jackie Smith, Katelyn Normann and and that toughness that we expect out there. We have a nice feeling of secu- Westfield High School girls’ varsity defensive specialist Sydney Swingle. The match-up between these teams volleyball team. This year will be no Last season Borr developed a reputa- Jenna Besnecker will also add depth of a grinding Union County rity with people coming off the bench,” featured a pair of crafty veteran pitchers to the defense. midfielder,” Coach Gagliardo said. Coach Gagliardo noted. different. The Blue Devils will face a tion as a dangerous offensive weapon. in Kozlowski for St. Sebastian and Frank major roadblock in the form of peren- Grace Serafin and Sam Collucci are PUBLIC NOTICE Presently two underclassmen, As it had been for many years, the Chupko for St. Wolfgang. Each pitched sophomores Maggie Murray and close-by Union County competition nial nemesis Union Catholic and they the setters. Uzi Ijoma is entrenched as masterfully throughout the contest will have to replace a large number of a middle blocker and is expected to SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY with Westfield, Scotch Plains and Oak blanking the opponents in all but one CHANCERY DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE graduated seniors. But the cupboard have a big season. UNION COUNTY Knoll will be quite stiff again and the inning. But St. Sebastian made more of Cougars will plunge right into the is far from bare in Westfield and vet- Lydia Nisita, Leah Andrews and DOCKET NO. F-007472-17 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY their opportunity, breaking through for eran Head Coach Bev Torok is opti- Grace Gruters are also in the mix. FILE NO. 23376-17 CHANCERY DIVISION thick of things when they open their five runs against Chupko in the bottom UNION COUNTY mistic about her team’s chances to Stephanie Margolies is set as an out- NOTICE TO REDEEM regular season at home against Union of the second to take a 5-0 lead. DOCKET NO. F-007828-17 Catholic on Thursday, September 7, reclaim the top spot in Union County. side hitter. Jenna Miller figures to US BANK C/F TOWER DBW FILE NO. 23372-17 Pikaart got things started for St. “I think we are up for the challenge play the right side. Anne Friel, Maria IV 2014-1; PLAINTIFF VS. at 4 p.m. then host the Raiders on NOTICE TO REDEEM Sebastian with a leadoff single. Erik CARLOS ACOSTA; MIRRA Tuesday, September 12. that UC offers,” said Torok. “We have Bigler and Yenteen Hu make up a Hastrup followed that by drawing a improved in many areas from last year.” deep group of defensive specialists. ACOSTA, WIFE OF CARLOS US BANK C/F TOWER DBW “People like to talk about Scotch walk. Then Todd Feinberg beat out a ACOSTA; THE CENTRAL IV 2014-1; PLAINTIFF VS. Plains and Westfield, and rightly so. Westfield lost in the Union County Nora Brindle is injured at this time. BUILDING AND LOAN ASSO- WILFREDO SANTOS; ROSA slow dribbler down the first base line Tournament finals to Union Catholic “We will generate more offense CIATION OF PLAINFIELD; SANTOS, WIFE OF They are great teams every year. We’ve to load the bases with no outs. Pete SUMMIT INVESTORS WILFREDO SANTOS; had some one-goal games with both of last year, a match-up that has become this year and have a varied attack,” Vieites then broke the scoreless dead- commonplace over the last several said Torok. “Borr and Margolies can GROUP, LLC; EASTERN DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL them last year. We hung in there. I’m lock with an RBI single to left. AMERICAN MORTGAGE CO.; TRUST COMPANY, AS definitely betting that you will hear a seasons. The Blue Devils also lost in hit and pass. Uzi and whoever wins CRUSADER LIEN SERVICES; TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF Samuelian then came up and drove a the state tournament to Hunterdon the other spot will be strong middles. SOMERSET CO BD SOCIAL THE HSI ASSET lot from us in the counties this year,” sinking line drive to center that scooted SERVS; ALBERTO OJEDA; SECURITIZATION CORPO- Coach Gagliardo promised. Central, the eventual champion, in Our right side is also strong and the to the fence for his three-run double. the quarterfinal round. defense will be strong as well and the STATE OF NEW JERSEY; RATION TRUST 2007-HE1; Samuelian would later score on an DEFENDANT(S) DIANEL SANTIAGO; PUBLIC NOTICE The 2016 team was strong on de- setters will run it.” EUGENIO SANTIAGO; JW error making it 5-0. Chupko dug in TO: THE CENTRAL BUILDING AND fense and veteran experience. Torok The home opener is slated for PIERSON CO A/K/A JW TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD LOAN ASSOCIATION OF PLAINFIELD; and prevented further damage by re- PIERSON CO.; ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT will be without graduated seniors like Wednesday, September 6, against EASTERN AMERICAN MORTGAGE DEFENDANT(S) libero Lizzy Sottung, the defensive Roselle Catholic. This year the an- CO.; ALBERTO OJEDA; In accordance with the ordinances of the PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order TO: DIANEL SANTIAGO; EUGENIO Township of Cranford, and the statutes of team of Leigh Scarano and Dana nual fundraiser and breast cancer TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS made on August 25, 2017, the Superior SANTIAGO; the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby Boretz, outside hitter Oliver Meyer, awareness event known as “Pink Out” Court Fixed October 10, 2017 between the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order served upon you that an application for PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN middle Hailey Kasko, setters Lindsay will be held on Friday, October 13, hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and made on August 25, 2017, the Superior development, Application No. ZBA-17-017 that the Recreation Commission of the Miller and Sara Correa. and will feature a new opponent in four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing Court Fixed October 10, 2017 between the to be located in Zone: R-4, on the premises Township of Scotch Plains has changed Watchung Hills. time, at the office of the Tax Collector of hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and known as 175 Mohawk Drive, Cranford, the date of their September 11, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICE PLAINFIELD, located at 515 WATCHUNG four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing New Jersey 07016, Block No. 581, Lot No. Meeting, due to lack of quorum. The PUBLIC NOTICE AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY time, at the office of the Tax Collector of 5, has been submitted by: Joseph and meeting has been rescheduled as follows: BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE 07060 as the time and place when and HILLSIDE, located at 1409 LIBERTY AV- Laura Perri of 175 Mohawk Drive, Cranford, BOARD OF EDUCATION TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD September 11, 2017 has been changed where you may pay to the plaintiff the ENUE, HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07205 New Jersey 07016. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT to September 18, 2017. A special meeting of the Mountainside amount so found due for principal and as the time and place when and where you The proposed development involves and Meeting start time is 7:30 p.m.; Room 202 Board of Education has been scheduled TAKE NOTICE that on the 21st day of interest on its certificate of tax sale as may pay to the plaintiff the amount so requires the granting of relief from the for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, July, 2017, the Zoning Board of the Town- follows: found due for principal and interest on its following requirements of the ordinance so In accordance with the requirements of at the Beechwood School Susan O. Collier ship of Cranford, in the County of Union LOT 15.01 BLOCK 339 on the tax dupli- certificate of tax sale as follows: as to permit: relief from combined side Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Media Center located at 1497 Woodacres took the following actions: cate of PLAINFIELD. Total amount re- LOT 9 BLOCK 1411 on the tax duplicate yard set-back regulation Section 136, At- Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Township of Scotch Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. quired to redeem tax sale certificate no. of HILLSIDE. Total amount required to tachment 1, Schedule, which requires 18 Plains does not discriminate against quali- 1. Application #ZBA-17-0016: Adopted This meeting is being held for the purpose 14-0286 is $53,720.16, together with inter- redeem tax sale certificate no. 14-211 is feet combined side yard. Requesting vari- fied individuals with disabilities on the ba- a Resolution of Memorialization granting of an Executive Session regarding student est from August 15, 2017 and costs of $63,644.33, together with interest from ance to allow combined side yard set-back sis of disability in its services, programs, or approval to Daniel Pereira, Applicant, to and personnel items. $1,487.92. August 15, 2017 and costs of $1,387.32. of 16 feet 2 inches and any additional relief activities. Anyone who requires an auxil- permit construction of an addition, demoli- Action may be taken. And that unless, at the same time and And that unless, at the same time and that may be required from the board. iary aid or service for effective communi- tion of detached garage with the following place, you or one of you redeem by paying place, you or one of you redeem by paying The Zoning Board will conduct a public cation, or a modification of policies or pro- 1 T - 8/31/17, The Leader Fee: $13.26 variance: less than the minimum required the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, hearing on this matter on September, 25, cedures to participate in a program, ser- front yard setback on a corner lot; and the then you, and each of you shall be de- then you, and each of you shall be de- 2017 at 8:15 p.m. in Room 107 of the vice, or activity of Scotch Plains should PUBLIC NOTICE following pre-existing condition: less than barred and foreclosed of and from all right barred and foreclosed of and from all right Cranford Township Municipal Building, 8 contact Municipal Manager/Township of the minimum required lot width on Block BOROUGH OF FANWOOD and equity of redemption of, in and to the and equity of redemption of, in and to the Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- Scotch Plains designated ADA Coordina- 159, Lot 8 as designated on the Township PLANNING BOARD lands and premises above set out and lands and premises above set out and sey. Any person or persons affected by tor as soon as possible before the sched- Tax Map, also known as 27 Spruce Street described in the complaint and every part described in the complaint and every part this application will have an opportunity to uled event. Notifying the ADA coordinator Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- in the R-4 Zone. thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with present any objections to the proposed at least 72 hours in advance will enable the NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF 2. Application #ZBA-17-014: Granted an absolute and indefeasible estate of an absolute and indefeasible estate of development. The Board does, however, Township to arrange for appropriate re- FANWOOD, after public hearing on July, amended site plan approval to 500 North inheritance in fee simple in said lands and inheritance in fee simple in said lands and have the right to exclude repetitious testi- sources. The ADA does not require the 26, 2017 granted approval to Renee Commons, LLC, Applicant to comply with premises. premises. mony. Township of Scotch Plains to take any Marchand and Ryan Waggner for front conditions previously set in application Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Anything to the contrary notwithstand- All documents relating to this application action that would fundamentally alter the yard setback, related to the installation of #ZBA-16-002 (granted November 21, ing, redemption shall be permitted up until ing, redemption shall be permitted up until may be inspected by the public Monday nature of its programs or services, or im- a patio in the side/front lot, for property at 2016) with the following variance: to ex- the entry of final judgment including the the entry of final judgment including the through Friday between the hours of 8:00 pose an undue financial or administrative 1 Shady Lane, Fanwood, being Block 111 ceed the maximum allowable impervious whole of the last date upon which judg- whole of the last date upon which judg- a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning burden. Complaints that a program, ser- and Lot 18. surface (§136-35(b)(10)(e) on Block: 333 ment is entered. ment is entered. Department, Cranford Township Munici- vice, or activity of Scotch Plains is not Documents pertaining to this application Lots: 2 & 3 and Block: 333.01 Lot 3 as Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, accessible to or inclusive of persons with are available for public inspection at Bor- designated on the Township Tax Map, Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney for Plaintiff Cranford, New Jersey. disabilities should be directed to Municipal ough Hall during normal business hours. also known as 500 North Avenue East in PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Applicant: Manager/Township of Scotch Plains des- Ms. Renee Marchand the C-2 Zone. 290 Route 46 West 290 Route 46 West Joseph and Laura Perri ignated ADA Coordinator. Mr. Ryan Waggner Denville, New Jersey 07834 Denville, New Jersey 07834 175 Mohawk Drive BOZENA LACINA, 1 Shady Lane Jeffrey Pistol (973) 586-2300 (973) 586-2300 Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Municipal Clerk Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Board Secretary 1 T - 8/31/17, The Leader Fee: $57.12 1 T - 8/31/17, The Leader Fee: $54.57 1 T - 8/31/17, The Leader Fee: $38.76 1 T - 8/31/17, The Times Fee: $35.70 1 T - 8/31/17, The Times Fee: $17.34 1 T - 8/31/17, The Leader Fee: $30.09 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 31, 2017 Page 11 Deegan Nails Linwood, 30-7, in UC 50+ Game 1

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 run shot over the leftfield fence in the and Collins cracked an RBI triple. Deegan then boosted its lead to 18-0, fourth inning, doubled and scored Alusik walked, Mugele slashed his beginning with Mugele’s two-run homer both times. Charlie Collins followed two-run double to right, John Garced with Collins on second. Garced singled, up with a two-run blast in the same (2-for-3, 3 runs) lined an RBI double Barba doubled to right and Spellman inning to go with his RBI triple and to left and Steve Barba poked an RBI arched his two-run triple to left. Russo double, while scoring all three times. single over second. followed with his two-run homer over Farlan Alusik crushed a solo homer Rich Johns hobbled a two-out single the leftfield fence. and scored twice. But Kevin in the second for Linwood but then Linwood’s six-run uprising began Woodring did it the hard way by was forced out at second base. Back with Serica’s leadoff walk in the beating out a two-run inside-the-park came the Roofers with another six fourth. DiRienzo singled. Serica homer in the second inning. He also runs on six hits. Spellman punched a scored when Brian Latham’s grounder singled and scored. Although not single to right, Russo rapped a double was muffed then DiRienza scored blasting a home run, Kevin Spellman to center and Joe DiFabio laced a when Joe Menza’s grounder resulted was clean at the plate with a single, a two-run single to center. Woodring in an error. Johns and Mac Kowalski two-run triple and an RBI single, while followed with his two-run homer. singled, Sydlo hit his bases-loaded scoring all three times. Appolito reached base when his fly triple and Moore yanked an RBI Linwood leadoff batter Joe Sarica ball was dropped in right, Baldowski single. Deegan responded with six wiggled a leadoff single in the top of doubled to left and McMahon reached runs on another six hits, highlighted the first inning then became the victim on a throwing error that allowed by Collins’ two-run shot and of a force out. Mike DiRienzo’s hard Appolito to score. Fischer then Baldowski’s three-run shot. grounder to short (Russo) resulted in slapped another RBI single. Alusik ignited the six-run fifth in- an inning-ending 6-4-3 double play. Linwood Inn actually loaded the bases ning with his solo blast then Linwood The Deegan’s first six-run rule inning in the third inning with a single by Josh could muster just one more run the began with Ricky McMahon’s (2-for- Moore and two-out walks to Glenn rest of the way. 3, 2 runs) triple to right. Doug Fischer Anderson and Joe Lynch but Appolito Linwood Inn 000 601 0 7 (2-for-3, 2 RBI) slapped an RBI single got Jack Helfrich to ground out to short. Deegan Roofing 666 660 x 30 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BLUE DEVILS SENIORS...Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row; Chris Beaulieu, Dave Sprung, Dan Sokolin, Dan Eliades and Mike Birle; top row; Graham Studwell, Josh Mendelson, Matt Cetlin, Mark Walter, Jack Dobosiewicz, Devon Tikku, Lee Beauchamp and Tate Kronick. BIRLE, WALTERS, SOKOLIN NAMED TEAM CAPTAINS Blue Devils Key on Strong ‘D’, Preparedness in Boys Soccer

By DAVID B. CORBIN people from scoring you always have ham Studwell, who played in the back, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a chance to win matches, so in pre- will probably move inside to center Defending Union County Tourna- season, that is our main objective. back. We have two new guys on the ment champions, a 15-4-2 record and First and foremost is to solidify the outside although they were here with the fact that the Westfield High School back ground,” Blue Devil Head Coach us last year. Dan Sokolin played boys soccer team permitted only 14 Eric Shaw emphasized. mostly on the outside last year and goals in those 21 games last year could The good news is that they have a Eliates will be on the outside,” Coach very well mean that opposing teams very experienced returning backfield Shaw explained. will be salivating at the opportunity to with senior co-captains Mark Walter Underclassman Ronit Rao, a sopho- knock them off this season. The Blue and Dan Sokolin and seniors Graham more, could also offer defensive sup- Devil boys’ plan is to key on their Studwell and Andrew Eliades. Also port. defensive strength and to prepare them- on the defense are seniors David “Ronit Rao will be joining them. selves early for a very competitive first Sprung and Mathew Canabarro. We are pleased with his progress so David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times two weeks of the regular season. “We have a lot of returners starting far this early,” Shaw added. HOME RUN TROT...Deegan’s Tom Baldowski, right, trots around third base and gets congratulations from teammate Jim “I think anytime you can keep with Mark Walters in the center. Gra- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Nardello in the fourth inning of the Union County Senior 50+ Softball A Division Championship Game 1 in Linden. Chemistry Could Seed Good Reactions for Raiders CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Also junior Shane Hernandez could Valian. Those three have been on the on the team, and a newcomer to the work in the back or midfield. varsity since ninth grade. They all got team, Jon Koseoglu. He played JVs Senior co-captain Aaron Schack a lot of playing time last year, along last year. He’s a big strong boy. He’s will be in goal. with [sophomore] Alex Levy,” Coach done thus far very, very well for us. In Coach Breznitsky’s opinion, Breznitsky said. “Also [junior] Zidan He’s a pleasant surprise. He’s going CONGRATULATIONS “Aaron Schack was the back up to Abdella is very talented. It’s an area to fit right in,” Coach Breznitsky said. Murray for a couple of years. Big where we can do a lot of substituting Another forward who moved into strong boy. Perhaps the best keeper in with little drop off.” town from South Orange-Columbia WESTFIELD EAST the state.” Others on the roster to see action High School, junior Steven Feinman- Schack’s backup will be sophomore are seniors Ben Essenfeld, Jacy Riordan, according to Coach Danny Coyle. “He transferred back to Dibella-Lentini and Anthony Breznitsky, “is very crafty with the Scotch Plains from Delbarton. He only Miguelino, juniors Adam Weiner, ball and can score goals.” played on the ninth grade team with the Gerardo Salgado, Conor Peterson and The Raiders will open their regular TOP PRODUCERS JULY 2017 rule that no freshman can play on var- Jack Hosmer and sophomores Ryan season at home with Summit on Tues- sity,” Coach Breznitsky said. Widman, Shane and Owen Murphy, day, September 5, at 4 p.m. An area where the Raiders do have and Miles Longo. “One of the pleasing things. Several experience, talent and speed is in the “At this particular point as far as of the guys I mentioned, who were on attacking front and the midfield. forwards are concerned we have four the JV team last year, seemed to fit “Up front and our midfield we have in a little bit of a platoon, we will be right in. That doesn’t happen all the quite a few strengths. All who are playing with two forwards, [co-cap- time,” said Breznitsky, who added, “I pretty close in their abilities led by tain] Brogan Quigley, who I think will love this group. The team chemistry is [co-captain] Jonathan Schwab, the two have an outstanding season, missed the best that we’ve had in several years. Ferrara twins [Alex and Mike], Rock all last season, perhaps the fastest kid they totally embrace ‘Team’ ”. Top Agent Top Team Thomas Bianco The Kim Joyce Taylor Broker Sales Associate Haley Team Sales Associate Cell: 908-313-1542 | Direct: 908-233-6417 [email protected]  2082 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 linebacker corps. ing through some growing pains. We and kicking team is all up in the air,” Taking over for goalkeeper Cullen captain Mike Birle and Chris these tough matches,” Coach Shaw “We are going to need that again also have a junior Jacob Salter. Those Coach DeSarno said. Birkel, who graduated, is senior Josh Beaulieu. expressed. this year. The team philosophy doesn’t two guys have split the reps so far. We Senior Aiden Bolan and junior Tom Mendelson with senior Matt Cetlin “These guys have been around since There has been no decision yet as to ever change. We need to be a defense will try an get Jake Vall-Llobera some DeRosa are the prime prospects for and junior Julian Trott in the mix. sophomore year, most of them. Then who will handle the throw-ins and first team and we return all of our reps too. It’s definitely different. We kicking and punting. “Josh was with us last year with we have some new guys I am very corner kicks, however the Blue Dev- linebackers, [seniors] Shea Elliott are kind of starting over but the guys The Blue Devils will kick off their Cullen Birkel. Josh will be a surprise, pleased about, [junior] Henry ils are quite aware of the competition (captain) and Drew Ortiz inside, Jacob are working hard. They are very regular season by hosting the Linden very quick, very athletic, good with Schwartz, [sophomore] Andrew that lurks in the shadows. Dayon (captain) outside and actually coachable. We scrimmaged yester- Tigers on Saturday, September 9, at his feet. I am excited about having Echausse with some big size, very “Anytime you come as a reigning Joe SanGiacomo was an outside line- day and we did OK.” 1 p.m. him this year,” Coach Shaw said. talented with his feet and good vision. champ I think everybody is gunning backer but we have him working at Senior Juandre House appears to Depth, talent and experience will And [sophomore] Jeremy Silber has for you but certainly I think every defensive end,” Coach DeSarno ex- be the prime running back. Probitas Verus Honos saturate the midfield led by seniors progressed well in the last couple of year it’s us, Elizabeth and Scotch plained. “He’s our tailback right now. He Tate Kronick, Lee Beauchamp, co- weeks,” Coach Shaw added. Plains in the counties and play their Sophomore Will Kessler has also played for us a lot near the end of last A lot of new faces are expected to best. We preach that on a daily basis been working in as an outside line- year when we had injuries. He got patrol up front as strikers. that to other teams, this may be their backer. some speed, he’s got some moves but Union County Senior 50+ “I think it is the hardest part of the biggest game of the year, so we try to The secondary returns an experi- he runs tough too. We are going to game. Though I wouldn’t say new, prepare mentally and physically for enced twosome with seniors Stevie count on him big time this year,” they have been with the program some each match and we take one match at Barden and Adam McDaniel (cap- Coach DeSarno said. Softball League Playoffs: time but at the varsity level, it is a time,” Coach Shaw emphasized. tain). Junior Jordan Simpson has been Coach DeSarno has several options somewhat faster. Evan Meade, Jack Well, the Blue Devils do need to be getting some work in the corner spot. to bolster his receivers and tight ends. Deegan 20, Contact Lens 1 McGuire, Rich Vella, Harry Streep Dobosiewicz, Devon Tikku, Brian prepared right away because they will Since Jeff Gagum, Owen Kessler “We got two guys, Tommy Norris Pitcher Pete Appolito held CLV and Dave Wayman led the offense. Hinkle. They are all progressing well. be facing stiff competition one right and Nick Maher have graduated from [junior] and Colin Freer [sophomore]. scoreless until the last inning. Ricky Neil Granstrand (3-for-3, 4 RBI), John Last week we went up to New York after another when the regular season that fearsome foursome defense, only Both are doing a good job. Emmitt McMahon (3-for-4, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, Rachko and Billy Hillyer (3 hits, RBI and played some matches and we did begins on Tuesday, September 5, at senior co-captain Jake Vall-Llobera Smith has been a nice surprise, Jason several incredible catches), Joe each) and Al Feigenbaum (2 RBI) led fairly well,” Coach Shaw said. Hopewell Valley at 4 p.m. returns for his third year as a starter at Cassett and Matt McIntyre. We also DiFabio (4-for-4) and Marty Bernstein NEN. Roselle advance to B Division The striker corps will have some “We open with Hopewell Valley, that position. But he will be called have Stevie Barden and Adam (3-for-3) led Deegan. Ed Quinn (3 finals. big shoes to fill with the graduation of who I believe made it to the Group 3 upon too for some offensive respon- McDaniel, who are primarily defen- hits, spectacular over the shoulder Riverside Inn 10, Top Line 9 standout Owen Prybylski, who was finals, along with Middletown North, sibilities as a back or even taking an sive players but they will get some reps catch), Kerry Gelb (2 hits, 2B) and Riversiders Mike Giovine, John intimidating on the soccer field as who we have in the same week. Then occasional snap. on offense,” Coach DeSarno promised. Lou Balestriere (2 hits) led Contact. McClung, Rich Conklin, Dennis well as in lacrosse. we have Cranford in that week too. “He’s bigger, faster and stronger The offensive line has shown some Deegan Roofing 27, Contact 10 Maluchnik and Paul Newton made “Certainly Prybylski, a Division 1 Then the second week we pick up than he was last year. He’s a defensive pleasing progress. Joe DiFabio (4-for-4), Farlan Alusik fantastic defensive plays. McClung athlete, so you can’t teach that ath- Elizabeth and Scotch Plains, so we end for us and a real good one but we “I have been happy with our two (3H, HR, 5RBI), Scott Mugele (3H, and Tom Wolansky (2 RBI) with 3 letic mentality. Very athletic and he get right into the thick of things in the are going to need him on offense. tackles and some of our offensive HR, 2RBI), John Garced (3H, 2RBI) hits apiece, Rich Polonitza (2 RBI) knew how to compete. We have to first five matches,” Coach Shaw said. He’s up for the challenge. He loves linemen. Jordan Barham has looked and Marty Bernstein (3H, 2 doubles, and Tom Murray (key RBI single) led have people step up in that respect, in “That’s a lot of soccer. We have to be it,” expressed Coach DeSarno, who real good. We have a sophomore at 4RBI) led Deegan. Dr. Joe DeRosa Riverside. Ron Kulik and Bill terms of competing and playing in ready for it.” added, “The strength of the defense left tackle DeClan McCauley, who (14 putouts), Ed Quinn, Anthony McCormack (4 hits each) and Greg shifted a little bit. We are new and has looked good. Fran Alliegro, who Miccio and Lou Balestriere (3 knocks Harnett (3 hits) led Top Line. young up front.” played left guard, Jack McCauley each) led Contact. Deegan advanced Top Line 17, Riverside 16 In addition to Vall-Llobera, senior [captain], who is our center is a three- to A Division finals. Carey Durrett and Whitey Rory McGovern, junior Noah Levy year starter. Russell Weber has stepped Linwood 15, Joemax Telecom 14 McCormack (4 hits each), Dave Ball and sophomore Matt O’Connor will up. They blocked real well in the Brian Latham made a game saving (3 hits) and Ray DiMaggio (game- work in those spots. And according to scrimmage,” Coach DeSarno said. catch in the 7th. Jeff Villani, Latham winning single, over the fence HR) Coach DeSarno, “[Senior] Isaiah Special teams still leaves a question and Joe Menza (3-for-3) and Steve led Top Line. Rich Polonitza (HR, 2 Reese played great in our scrimmage mark, especially, after the graduation Lerner, Slope Rzewuski, Rich Johns RBI), John McClung, Steve Falco, yesterday. We were really pleased of Mike Moriarty, who set three WHS and Glenn Anderson (2 hits each) led Paul Newton and Mike Giovine (3 with his effort.” records in scoring (PAT, field goals) Linwood and Mac Kowaleski’s 5th RBI) with 3 hits apiece and Rich Offensively. sophomore Hank and for several years, especially last inning RBI wound up being the win- Conklin (3 RBI) led Riverside. Shapiro and junior Jacob Salter have year, the Blue Devils have been very ning run. Steve Tansey (perfect at Top Line 24, Riverside Inn 19 been working the quarterback position. effective in preventing long returns. plate) and Dave Eckert, Pete Costello Riverside led 18-9 after five but the DeSarno explained, “We have Hank “The kicking game is all new. and Bruce Evans led Joemax offen- game went 8 innings. Dave Ball and Shapiro, who is learning. We are go- Emmitt Smith will be our punt re- sively. Bill McCormack (great defense), turner. Our kick returners will prob- Linwood Inn 23, Joemax 11 Carey Durrett, Ron Kulik and Greg SHERIFF’S SALE ably be Stevie Barden, Adam The Tap House scored 14 runs in Hartnett (4 hits apiece), McCormack, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002843 McDaniel and Smith. The punting final two innings. Joe Menza (5-for-5), Don Montefusco, Ray DiMaggio, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION Josh Moore (4 hits) and Joe Sarica, Ball, Rory Caldwell and Bobby UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE Mac Kowaleski, Rich Johns and Jim D’Meo (3 hits each) led Top Line. DOCKET NO. F-025738-16 Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002981 Sydlo (3 hits) led Linwood. Walt Patrylo, Dennis Maluchnik (4 hits, 2 RBI), David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Dave Eckert, Bruce Evans and Andre Rich Polonitza and Paul Newton (3 Defendant: TIM ONEIL; AND FIRST TEN- CHANCERY DIVISION MAKING GOOD CONTACT...Linwood Inn’s Rich Johns rips a single in the NESSEE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION UNION COUNTY Thomas, and a big blast by Pete Costello, hits apiece), and John McClung (3 second inning of the Union County Senior 50+ Softball A Division Championship SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIRST HORI- DOCKET NO. F-28380-14 ZON HOME LOAN CORPORATION Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- sparked JoeMax. Linwood advanced RBI) led Riverside. Top Line ad- Game 1 against Deegan Roofing at Memorial 2 Field in Linden on August 24. Sale Date: 09/13/2017 TION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT to the A Division finals. vanced to the B Division finals. Writ of Execution: 06/09/17 SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SERIES 2016-CTT National Energy Network 18, Linda’s Inn II 11, AJ Jersey 3 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. Cranford VFW 10 Kevin Caroll, Kariem Draper and Union County Senior 60+ vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Defendant: PATRICK A. BARHAM, ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- CHARLEEN PRINGLE BARHAM Gary Cuttler (4-for-4, 5 RBI), Bruce Willie Shumate (3 hits each) and fine beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Sale Date: 09/20/2017 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Writ of Execution: 06/14/2017 Crawford, Dave Grandmaison, Angie pitching from Draper and Otha ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Softball League Results: or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Melillo and pitcher Tom Colandro (3 Chapman sparked Linda’s. Stu The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- hits each) and Al Feigenbaum (3 RBI) Lukowiak and Chuck Serafin (2 hits Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- 60+ A DIVISION (Final) Three and 22/100*** $378,883.22. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock led NEN. Carl Gamba (4-for-4) and each) and Jeff Hoffman (2 RBI) led AJ. stunning catches) led The Avengers. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- TEAM W L Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, State of ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Mark McGlynn (3 RBI) led the VFW. Linda’s Inn II 24, AJ Jersey 9 Kilkenny House 17 6 Cranford VFW 21, DeBellis 15 New Jersey. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. NEN advanced in the playoffs. Bob Pells and Eddie Engram (4 hits Liberty Lighting 13 11 Bill Early with 4 hits (3R, 2B, PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 35 La The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred Grande Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy- Roselle AL 20, National Energy 8 each) and Doc Black, Kevin Carroll, Creative Industries I 12 12 3RBI), and Vic Trindade (2B, 3R, TAX LOT # 20, BLOCK # 56. Nine and 24/100*** $799,879.24. Awnings Galore II 12 12 NEAREST CROSS STREET: Terrill Road. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Roselle scored nine in the first in- Roy Melvin and Al Brown (3 hits 3RBI), Dave Drechsel (2R, RBI), APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 57 X 125 X Town of Westfield, County of Union, in the State ning led by Ed Rodriguez, Jim each) led Linda’s. Lindas advanced 60+ B DIVISION Mike Volpe (3R, RBI), Gary Schaller 38 X 125. of New Jersey. TEAM W L The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 215 McCullough, Bob Glassman and Ed to the C Division finals. (two 2B, 2R, 2RBI), Charlie assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and Brightwood Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey American Legion 17 6 other municipal assessments. The amount due 07090. Kushner. Pitcher Rich Vella (3 hits) Bad Brains 15, 10th Street Bar 13 DeBellis Associates 13 10 Wischusen (R, 2RBI) and Jerry Gaeta can be obtained from the local taxing authority. TAX LOT # 20.01, Block # 707. received offensive support from Gene Bad Brains scored 4 in the 6th Cranford VFW II 11 12 (2R) each with 3 hits led the VFW. All interested parties are to conduct and rely Prior Lot: 20, Prior Block 707. upon their own independent investigation to as- APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 90 feet x 132 Antonucci and Pat Mooney, and Bill inning. Pitcher Jose Cortes (3 hits, 2- Avengers 8 15 Howard Walker (3 hits, triple), and certain whether or not any outstanding interests feet. Creative Industries Too 2 21 remain of record and/or have priority over the lien NEAREST CROSS STREET: Embree Cres- Buteau (multi extra base hits). Gary run HR), Ramon Martinez (3 hits), Dave McFall, Rich Silva, Bob being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount cent. Cuttler (RBI) and Neil Granstrand Mike Ju, Fred Marchev (3B), Keith Creative I 19, Awnings II 13 Mancini, George Barca (3B), Dennis due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any Taxes: Current through 2nd Quarter of 2017* reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be Other: Sewer open balance in the amount of (2RBI) with 3 hits each, and Angie Johnson and Ken Zeidner (2 hits each), Creative I scored 12 runs in the first Wilckens, Art Martines and Bob entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The $167.78* Purchaser shall have no further recourse against *Plus interest on these figures through date of Melillo (2 RBI) led NEN. Keith McDede (winning RBI) and two innings. Joe Massimino (3H, 4R) Donnelly all with 2 hits led DeBellis. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.** payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water Roselle A Legion 15, NEN 13 Joe Scarfuto (outstanding over the and Bill Reichle (3H) both perfect at Cranford VFW 19, DeBellis 12 Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-One and sewer amounts. Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven and Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Twenty-Three Roselle scored two runs in the sev- shoulder catch) led Bad Brains. the plate, and Dana Kimmel (3H, Cranford VFW, scoring 6 runs in 94/100*** $391,327.94 together with lawful inter- Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four and 38/100*** est and costs. $823,544.38 together with lawful interest and enth and two in the eighth for the Bad Brains 21, 10th Street 13 2R), Mark Mariski (3H, 2R) and Frank the 6th, advanced to the B Division Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. victory. Jim McCullough (2 hits, out- (Called in 5th due to darkness). DeLuca (3H) led Creative. Steve Toth Championship. Dave Drechsel (3R, tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and standing catch in 7th to save the game), Keith McDede (4 hits, 2B), Ramon (HR, 3R, 2RBI), Danny Mendoza 2B, 3B, 4RBI), and Mike Volpe money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Ed Kushner (4-for-4), and Mike Martinez (grand slam), Ken Zeidner (2B, 2R, RBI), Angelo Melillo (3R, (3RBI), Charlie Wischusen (R, 3RBI), or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, (HR, 3B), Keith Johnson (2B) and 2RBI) and Pete Osborn (2B, 2R, Joe Mitarotonda (R, 2B, 2RBI) and Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to SHERIFF’S SALE and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Fred Marchev (HR, 3B) all with 3 3RBI) led AG2. Lou Koehler (R, 2RBI) with 3 hits an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002859 hits, and Jose Cortes, Joe Kenny and Creative Too 17, The Avengers 14 each led the VFW. For DeBellis, Bruce an order directing payment of the surplus money. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. CHANCERY DIVISION Joe Scarfuto (2 hits apiece) led Bad Creative Too advanced in B Divi- Bilotti, Howard Walker and Bobby will have information regarding the surplus, if UNION COUNTY There is a full legal description on file in the any. Brains who advanced to the C Divi- sion play by taking out The Avengers. DeBellis all had two hits. Union County Sheriff’s Office. DOCKET NO. F-027353-16 There is a full legal description on file in the Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. sion finals. The Avengers staged a 4-run rally in Creative I 17, Liberty Lighting 5 sale for any length of time without further adver- VS. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Defendant: MARJORIE M. GREEN; COUNTY the 7th. Ron Horinko, Richie Krov and (First round playoff). Pitcher Gary tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Joseph Cryan OF UNION; UNION COUNTY MULTI-JURIS- tisement. DICTIONAL HOUSING REHABILITATION PRO- SHERIFF’S SALE Dave Goodman (2 hits each), Paul Pence (3H), Dennis Watson (3H), Sheriff Joseph Cryan Attorney: GRAM; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS LLC; Brody (3 hits) and Robert Hoffman (2 Steve Ferro (2H, 2R) and Tom Sheriff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17003015 MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorney: 1 EAST STOW ROAD Sale Date: 09/13/2017 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Lombardi all perfect at the plate, and STERN & EISENBERG, PC Writ of Execution: 06/13/17 CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE MARLETON, NEW JERSEY 08053 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY Dana Kimmel (3H, 2R), and Tom (856) 482-1400 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution UNION COUNTY SUITE 407 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public DOCKET NO. F-23707-12 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002852 4 T - 08/17, 08/24, 08/31 CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY 08034 Straniero and Rick Wilson (2 triples & 09/07/17 Fee: $191.76 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Plaintiff: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY (609) 397-9200 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VS. CHANCERY DIVISION each) led Creative. Steve Pietrucha 4 T - 08/24, 08/31, 09/07 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Defendant: DONA Y. RUSSELL, HER HEIRS UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE & 09/14/17 Fee: $183.60 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- DOCKET NO. F-029336-15 led LLG with 3 hits. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash TIVES AND HIS/HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002768 SHERIFF’S SALE or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred EST, JENNIFER RUSSELL, INDIVIDUALLY CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002805 Seventy-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE SERIES 2005-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASS- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002971 UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY and 07/100*** $379,870.07. OF DONA Y. RUSSELL, NATASHA A. STO- THROUGH CERTIFICATES SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-050012-14 CHANCERY DIVISION Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- VER, MALCOLM RUSSELL, KYLE HOGAN, VS. CHANCERY DIVISION Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND UNION COUNTY SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, OLD BRIDGE SAYREVILLE MEDICAL GROUP, Defendant: CHARLES J. CACICI, LYNN M. UNION COUNTY SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, DOCKET NO. F-010113-15 State of New Jersey. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, BENEFICIAL NEW CACICI, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- DOCKET NO. F-002963-15 NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Premises commonly known as: 309 WILLOW JERSEY INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMI- Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY CO., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNION NEE FOR FGC COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK NO IN ITS VS. TRUST 2005-HE4 MORTGAGE PASS- 07076-1127. COUNTY BOARD OF SERVICES, CITIBANK FINANCE, DBA FREMONT MORTGAGE ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS Defendant: LINCOLN PHILLIIPS JR, HIS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE4 BEING KNOWN as LOT 36, BLOCK 902 on SOUTH DAKOTA, NA, PRS ASSTES LLC, AS- SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS, CAPITAL TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CER- HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- VS. the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of SIGNEE AND KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPI- ONE BANK, NA AND UNITED STATES OF TIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWMBS 2005-21 SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY Defendant: PATRICIA BUCKRIDEE, WIN- SCOTCH PLAINS. TAL AMERICA TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CER- OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE STON BUCKRIDEE Dimensions: 100 feet X 50 feet. Sale Date: 09/20/2017 Sale Date: 09/13/2017 TIFICATES, SERIES 2005-21 AND INTEREST; ROBIN D. PHILLIPS, INDI- Sale Date: 09/06/2017 Nearest Cross Street: Mountain Avenue. Writ of Execution: 05/09/2017 Writ of Execution: 05/15/17 VS. VIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE Writ of Execution: 05/15/2017 For sale information, please visit Auction.com By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: JUVENTINO RIVAS AND ESTATE OF LINCOLN PHILLIPS, JR.; ANGELA By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution at www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public JOSEPHINE KWEI, H/W AND CITIBANK FED- L. WILLIAMS, KNOWN HEIR; HILLARY JO- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Advertise subject USA’s right of redemption: vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ERAL SAVINGS BANK SEPH, KNOWN HEIR; STATE OF NEW JER- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Pursuant to 28, U.S.C. Section 2410, this sale ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 09/20/2017 SEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- is subject to a 1 year right of redemption held by beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 06/05/2017 Sale Date: 09/06/2017 beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock the United States of America by virtue of its lien: in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Writ of Execution: 05/19/2017 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- MARJORIE M. GREEN TO SECRETARY OF ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, dated or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. November 2, 2007 and recorded November 14, The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Thirty- 2007 in Book 12346, Page 337. To secure Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy- Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Eight and beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Three Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Three and $525,000.00. Four and 18/100*** $139,874.18. 30/100*** $444,108.30. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock 85/100*** $633,563.85. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty-Eight The property to be sold is located in the Town- The property to be sold is located in the Town- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Six and 45/ ship of Scotch Plains. ship of Westfield. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, in 100*** $388,826.45 together with lawful interest In the County of Union and the State of New In the County of tinion and the State of New The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. the State of New Jersey. and costs. Jersey. Jersey. Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2286 Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Premises commonly known as: 2210 Moun- Premises commonly known as: 299 Spring- and 70/100*** $544,163.70. Seventy-Six Thousand Seventy-Four and 36/ Hill Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 other charges, and any such taxes, charges, tain Avenue. field Avenue. The property property to be sold is located in 100*** $376,074.36. TAX LOT #5; Block #7704. liens, insurance premiums or other advances Block: 3002, Lot: 3. Block: 3906 Lot: 6. Township of Cranford in the County of Union, and Municipality: Township of Scotch Plains. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 000.241 AC. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 50 x 100. Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 0.249 AC. State of New Jersey. Street Address: 2519 Smith Street, Scotch NEAREST CROSS STREET: Crestwood Road parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Nearest Cross Street: Westfield Road. Nearest Cross Street: Michael Drive. Commonly known as 34 Tulip Street, Cranford, Plains, New Jersey 07076. West independent investigation to ascertain whether Subject to: Taxes current as of 7/7/2017, Subject to: Delinquent 2016 Taxes iao New Jersey 07016. Tax Lot: 4; Tax Block: 6301. Taxes: Current through 2nd Quarter of 2017* or not any outstanding interest remain of record Delinquent Sewer iao $359.15 plus interest $3,671.20 plus interest as of 6/22/2017. Tax Lot No. 53, Block No. 162. Approximate dimensions: 100.00 feet x 75.00 *Plus interest on these figures through date of and/or have priority over the lien being fore- since 7/712017. Delinquent 2017 Taxes iao $7,243.46 plus Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 8833 feet. payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Sale subject to subsequent taxes, utilities, interest as of 6/22/2017. Square Feet. Nearest cross street: Everts Avenue. and sewer amounts. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the liens and interest since 7/7/2017. Sale subject to subsequent taxes, utilities, Nearest Cross Street: Orchard Street. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-Three Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Fifty-One Thou- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Total Upset: ***One Hundred Forty-Four Thou- liens and interest since 6/22/2017. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty-Six Thou- Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy and 79/100*** sand Eight Hundred Seven and 09/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall sand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine and 67/100*** Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Fifty-Five Thou- sand Seven Hundred Sixteen and 53/100*** $393,770.78 together with lawful interest and $651,807.09 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, $144,539.67 together with lawful interest and sand Forty-Three and 80/100*** $455,043.80 $556,716.53 together with lawful interest and costs. costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. costs. together with lawful interest and costs. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: PLUESE, BECKER & SALTZMAN, LLC STERN & EISENBERG, PC PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. KML LAW GROUP, P.C. 20000 HORIZON WAY 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 216 HADDON AVENUE 216 HADDON AVENUE 216 HADDON AVENUE SUITE 900 SUITE 407 SUITE 100 SUITE 201 SUITE 201 SUITE 406 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY 08034 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 WESTMONT NEW JERSEY 08108 WESTMONT, NEW JERSEY 08108 WESTMONT NEW JERSEY 08108 (856) 813-1700 (609) 397-9200 (856) 813-5500 (856) 858-7080 (856) 858-7080 (215) 627-1322 4 T - 08/10, 08/17, 08/24 4 T - 08/10, 08/17, 08/24 4 T - 08/17, 08/24, 08/31 4 T - 08/24, 08/31, 09/07 4 T - 08/17, 08/24, 08/31 4 T - 08/24, 08/31, 09/07 & 08/31/17 Fee: $177.48 & 08/31/17 Fee: $173.40 & 09/07/17 Fee: $226.44 & 09/14/17 Fee: $199.92 & 09/07/17 Fee: $191.76 & 09/14/17 Fee: $173.40 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 31, 2017 Page 13 WESTFIELD HELP WANTED Wednesday, August 16, a resident of the 700 block of Austin Street Part Time Assistant/Receptionist reported being the victim of a theft. With Experience. 20 Hours a CLASSIFIEDS The victim stated that an unknown Week - Flexible Hours, Cranford suspect took his grey-colored Apple Office, Basic Computer Skills and ROOM NEEDED OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT MacBook Pro laptop computer, val- Sidewinder bicycle, blue in color, was arrested without incident, transported Basic Office Skills Required. Mail Single male, 50ish, would like to EXQUISITE OFFICE SPACE ued at approximately $2,200, from reported stolen from the south-side to police headquarters and processed. Resume to PO BOX 863, rent a room in the Westfield or FOR RENT his residence on August 12. train station lot between 7:30 a.m. and FANWOOD Cranford, NJ 07016 OR email to Scotch Plains area. 123 SOUTH AVE E, WESTFIELD Thursday, August 17, Pablo L. 6:37 p.m. The victim stated that he had Sunday, August 20, Dega Cobb, [email protected] Please call Ron (908) 208-4074 Impressive 22x14 office w/20ft Lopez, 50, of Elizabeth was arrested secured his bicycle to the bike rack 22, of Plainfield was arrested on an PUBLIC NOTICE ceiling on the 3rd fl of a beautifully prior to leaving. The bicycle is valued ROOM WANTED renovated building ($1,150.00), on outstanding traffic warrants sub- active warrant out of Union after a BOROUGH OF FANWOOD sequent to a motor vehicle stop at at $170 and the bicycle lock at $15. motor vehicle stop at East 2nd Street UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Single male, 69 years old, and a separate space on 1st fl SCOTCH PLAINS ($2,200.00) are available. East North Avenue and North Chest- and Terrill Road for a motor vehicle NOTICE OF Westfield resident for over 10 nut Street. The warrants were issued Monday, August 21, patrol re- violation. The driver was processed PENDING BOND ORDINANCE years, wants to rent a room, Call LA at (908) 233-4840 sponded to the American Legion hall by the police departments of Clifton, and released by the Union Township ORDINANCE 17-13-S unfurnished or furnished. for $500; Newark, for $350, and East located on Park Avenue on a report of Municipal Court. Call Tim (908) 963-4578 (cell & txt) FREELANCERS WANTED Newark, for $83. Lopez was trans- an abandoned motor vehicle. An in- Monday, August 21, Tian Blake, The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was intro- FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Strong, detail-oriented writers ported to Westfield police headquar- vestigation revealed that the vehicle 32, of Ocean Grove was arrested and duced and passed upon first reading at a with professional demeanor ters, processed and released on his in question had been reported stolen charged with possession of marijuana meeting of the governing body of the Bor- Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total needed to cover local govern- own recognizance by all agencies. out of Linden in July. after a motor vehicle. stop at Terrill ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, Body Trainer. Complete Workout ment meetings. Must be able Monday, August 21, Chika Ogwu, State of New Jersey, on August 21, 2017. Thursday, August 17, Arthur E. Road and East 2nd Street for a motor It will be further considered for final pas- Exercise Machine. Space Saving to meet deadlines, know how Sweetman, 41, of Monmouth Junction 36, of Orange was arrested on an vehicle violation. While speaking with sage, after public hearing thereon, at a Design. Padded Bench. to write a lead, and take an was arrested and charged with driving outstanding warrant out of Orange the driver police could smell the odor meeting of the Borough Council to be held Adjustable Height and Resistence. active interest in their beats. while intoxicated (DWI) pursuant to a during a motor vehicle stop. Ogwu of marijuana coming from the ve- at the Municipal Building, 175 North Martine Perfect For Home or Dorm! Please email resume and clips was transported to police headquar- Avenue, in said Borough on September motor vehicle crash investigation on hicle. The driver was asked to exit the 18, 2017 at 7 o'clock PM. During the week Excellent Condition, $60. to:[email protected] Tamaques Way. He was transported to ters and processed. vehicle. During a search of the ve- prior to and up to and including the date of Call (908) 654-6091 Overlook Medical Center in Summit Tuesday, August 22, a resident of such meeting copies of the full ordinance hicle police located suspected mari- PUBLIC NOTICE for treatment of his injuries, where he the 1200 block of Sleepy Hollow Lane juana. The driver was arrested, pro- will be available at no cost and during PUBLIC NOTICE reported an incident of fraud. The vic- regular business hours, at the Clerk's of- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT was issued a summons and released to cessed and charged with possession. fice for the members of the general public the custody of a responsible adult. tim stated he had a new credit card FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Tuesday, August 22, Steven Collins, who shall request the same. The summary THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Friday, August 18, a resident of mailed to his house that never arrived. 25, of Newark was arrested after a of the terms of such bond ordinance fol- Burrington Gorge reported that his Several thousand dollars was with- motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road lows: RESOLUTION 17-08-153 RESOLUTION 17-08-155 unlocked motor vehicle had been bur- drawn from his account. The incident and East Front Street for a motor TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, PROVIDING APPROPRIA- Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New glarized. The victim stated that one or currently is under investigation. vehicle violation. While police were Jersey 07748 Tuesday, August 22, a resident of TION OF $1,012,000 FOR Jersey 07748 more unknown suspects stole $600 speaking with the driver they could STREETSCAPE IMPROVE- NATURE OF SERVICE: To provide NATURE OF SERVICE: To provide from inside the vehicle. the 2200 block of Newark Avenue detect an odor of marijuana coming MENTS ALONG SOUTH AV- engineering design and construction ad- engineering construction administration Friday, August 18, Charles Mathis, reported an incident of fraud. The from inside the vehicle. Police asked ENUE BY AND FOR THE BOR- ministration services for the North Avenue services for roadway improvements to OUGH OF FANWOOD IN THE Paving Project Shady Lane 57, of Newark was arrested on an victim stated that someone had opened Collins several times to exit the ve- DURATION: Period ending December an account with a wireless phone pro- COUNTY OF UNION, NEW DURATION: Period ending December outstanding Newark traffic warrant hicle. He refused and was removed JERSEY AND AUTHORIZING 31, 2017 31, 2017 pursuant to a traffic stop on East vider and had several items mailed to from the vehicle and arrested and THE ISSUANCE OF $199,500 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $23,000.00 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $8,500.00 North Avenue for an observed motor her house. charged with obstruction of law en- IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE A copy of this resolution and contract A copy of this resolution and contract BOROUGH FOR FINANCING relating to the services are on file and relating to the services are on file and vehicle violation. Mathis was trans- Tuesday, August 22, Darnell Davis, forcement. Police searched the ve- available for public inspection in the Mu- 45, of Plainfield was arrested and PART OF THE APPROPRIA- available for public inspection in the Mu- ported to police headquarters, where hicle and located suspected marijuana. TION nicipal Clerk's office. nicipal Clerk's office. he was processed and released after charged with theft as well as warrants The driver also was charged with Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern posting the requisite $200 bail. out of Fanwood and North Plainfield. possession of marijuana and released Purpose(s): For streetscape improve- Borough Clerk Borough Clerk ments along South Avenue from Terrill 1 T - 8/31/17, The Times Fee: $19.38 1 T - 8/31/17, The Times Fee: $19.38 Saturday, August 19, Alfred M. Also arrested was Shilid L. Hannah, pending his court appearance. Road to Martine Avenue. Voelker, 23, of Scotch Plains was 45, of Plainfield on a charge of posses- Tuesday, August 22, Alondra Appropriation: $1,012,000 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE arrested on an outstanding traffic war- sion of a weapon. Both arrests oc- Torres, 39, was arrested on an active Bonds/Notes Authorized: $199,500 rant from Westfield, with $500 bail, curred during a theft investigation in warrant out of Union County Supe- Grants (if any) Appropriated: $802,000 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS must be submitted with the bid guarantee- and also a traffic warrant from the Country Club Apartment complex. rior Court after a motor vehicle stop to be received as a grant from the New NOTICE TO BIDDERS ing that if a contract is awarded, the bidder Fanwood, with $1,239 bail, pursuant Wednesday, August 23, incidents at Terrill Road and East Second Street Jersey Department of Transportation shall execute the contract. Bidders must Section 20 Costs: $210,000 NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids also submit a Consent of Surety with the to a traffic stop. Voelker was trans- of criminal mischief were reported for a motor vehicle violation. The Useful Life: 15 Years will be received by the Township of Scotch bid, wherein the Surety agrees to furnish a ported to police headquarters for ar- on Myrtle Avenue, Willow Avenue, driver was arrested, processed and Plains, in the County of Union, State of performance bond if the Bidder is awarded This Notice is published pursuant to New Jersey, at the office of the Township rest processing and was released after Farley Avenue, St. Ann Street and turned over to the Union County N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. the contract. Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, The successful bidder shall be required posting bail on the Westfield warrant. Farley Park. During the investigation Sheriff’s Office. Eleanor McGovern, Clerk 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New 1 T - 8/31/17, The Times Fee: $46.92 to submit a Performance Bond in a sum He was released on his own recogni- a juvenile was taken into custody Jersey, 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, equal to one hundred per cent (100%) of zance by the Fanwood Court. regarding the incidents. Township Clerk) on or before September the full amount of the contract. Such Per- Sunday, August 20, Emmanuel Wednesday, August 23, Davion 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time or as formance Bond must be furnished by the Riviere, 26, of Elizabeth was arrested Williams, 39, of Scotch Plains was Kenilworth Hist. Soc. Offers soon thereafter as the matter may be successful bidder simultaneously with the reached, for “LOADING & TRANSPORT- delivery of the executed contract. on an outstanding traffic warrant from arrested on outstanding warrants out ING FALL LEAVES 2017 - 2018” in ac- Bidders are required to comply with the Elizabeth, with $500 bail, pursuant to of Newark during an investigation. cordance with the Specifications and In- requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. a motor vehicle stop at Springfield Williams was transported to police Mohegan, Lancaster Trips formation to Bidders prepared by the Town- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- Avenue and Mill Lane. He was pro- headquarters and processed. KENILWORTH — The Woolworth’s 5-and-10 store and ship. At that time and place, such bids will cable statutes, laws or regulations. be publicly opened and read aloud. No Bidders are required to submit a valid cessed and released on his own re- Friday, August 25, Nina Spivey, Kenilworth Historical Society will more; a meal at Shady Maple Smor- bids shall be received other than at the Business Registration Certificate from the cognizance. 26, of Plainfield was arrested on an host bus trips to Mohegan Sun Ca- gasbord, Lancaster County’s larg- time and place herein designated for their State of New Jersey Department of Trea- Sunday, August 20, Jasmine N. outstanding warrant out of Scotch sino in Uncasville, Conn., on Sat- est smorgasbord, featuring 200 feet receipt, unless mailed to the Township sury, Division of Revenue. Munoz, 21, of Roselle was arrested at Plains. Spivey was transported to urday, October 28, and to the Na- of buffets with more than 100 se- Clerk for receipt at the designated time Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed and place. envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, the Roselle Park Police Department police headquarters and processed. tional Christmas Center, Shady lections, and a visit to Kitchen Copies of the Bid Documents may be bearing the name and address of the bid- on an outstanding confirmed Westfield Friday, August 25, a resident of the Maple Smorgasbord and Kitchen Kettle Village, which has more than obtained during regular business hours der, upon which shall be designated: criminal warrant with $1,000 bail. She 300 block of Victor Street reported an Kettle Village in Lancaster County, 40 specialty shops and offers an from the Township Clerk upon payment of “LOADING & TRANSPORTING FALL was transported to Westfield police incident of fraud. The victim stated Pa., on Saturday, December 2. array of holiday festivities. There $25 for each complete set of documents, LEAVES 2017 - 2018” which sum is non-refundable, beginning The Township reserves the right to re- headquarters, where she was processed that someone had opened a Macy’s The Mohegan Sun trip will de- are gift shops at all three stops. August 31, 2017. Written questions re- ject any and all bids under the provisions of and released after posting partial bail. credit card in her name and also at- part at 8 a.m. from the St. Theresa’s Each trip will include complimen- garding the bid specifications may be sub- N.J.S.A. 40A:1 l-13.2. Sunday, August 20, Isaiah Carter, tempted to get a change of address School parking lot, located at 540 tary door prizes on the bus. For fur- mitted to the Bozena Lacina, Township BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF 20, of Roselle was arrested at the from the post office. The incident Washington Avenue, Kenilworth, ther information and reservations, Clerk, at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, SCOTCH PLAINS, IN TIIE COUNTY OF New Jersey 07076 on or before Septem- UNION AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Springfield Police Department on a currently is under investigation. and return to Kenilworth at ap- call (908) 709-0434 or (908) 709- ber 14, 2017. Alexander Mirabella, Westfield traffic warrant with $1,000 Friday, August 25, a resident of the proximately 9 p.m. The $55 fee 0391. As space is limited on these A certified check, cashier’s check or bid Municipal Manager bail. He was transported to Westfield 300 block of Park View Drive re- includes motor coach transporta- popular outings, it is suggested that bond in the amount of ten per cent (10%) Bozena Lacina, of the bid, but in no case in excess of two Township Clerk police headquarters, where he was ported an incident of fraud. The victim tion; an approximate six-hour visit reservations be made early to ensure thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), processed and committed to the Union stated that someone added two addi- to the casino, which additionally availability. Gift certificates for the 1 T - 8/31/17, The Times Fee: $63.75 County jail in lieu of bail. tional lines to her cell phone provider houses a wide range of distinctive trips are available for purchase. Tuesday, August 22, Gabriel without her permission. The incident shops and popular restaurants; a Proceeds will benefit the Chess Club Is Open to Local Youth Milanes, 26, of North Plainfield was currently is under investigation. $15 coupon for the casino’s buffet, Kenilworth Historical Society’s arrested on charges of possession of Sunday, August 27, Laquan A. another type of meal or shopping, historic Oswald J. Nitschke House SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch for the September 20 session will less than 50 grams of suspected mari- McClinton, 24, of Elizabeth was and a $10 coupon for free bets. by helping to defray the cost of an Plains and Fanwood library open on Monday, September 11. juana and possession of drug para- arrested on outstanding warrants out The December 2 Lancaster elevator that makes the recently cardholders, ages 7 to 16, are in- Space is limited. For more in- phernalia pursuant to a motor vehicle of Scotch Plains, Union, Plainfield County “Enchanted Holiday Sam- restored circa 1880 “living history” vited to participate in the Scotch formation, call (908) 322-5007, stop in the area of West North Avenue and Newark during a motor vehicle pler” trip will depart from the St. museum and cultural arts center Plains Public Library’s popular extension no. 204, e-mail near Clark Street. Milanes was pro- stop. McClinton was transported to Theresa’s School parking lot at fully accessible to everyone. chess club. Led by instructor Errol [email protected], or stop by the cessed and released with a summons. police headquarters and processed. 7:15 a.m. and return to Kenilworth The Kenilworth Historical Soci- Singh, the club will meet on library Reference Desk. Further Tuesday, August 22, Justin Will- Monday, August 28, David P. at approximately 8 p.m. The $85 ety is an independent, volunteer- Wednesdays, September 6 and 20, information about other upcom- iams, 18, of Scotch Plains was ar- Giacomin, 37, of Scotch Plains was cost includes motor coach trans- based, non-profit, tax-exempt, at 6 p.m. ing activities is available on the rested and charged with possession arrested and charged with unlawful portation; admission to the Na- 501(c)(3) organization dedicated Pre-registration is required for library website, scotlib.org. of less than 50 grams of suspected possession of a weapon after police tional Christmas Center, which fea- to the research, preservation and the chess club and is limited to The Scotch Plains Public Li- marijuana pursuant to a motor ve- responded to the Country Club Apart- tures 15 main galleries of life-sized interpretation of the Oswald J. Scotch Plains and Fanwood brary is located at 1927 Bartle hicle stop on South Avenue near ment complex on a report of a distur- exhibits celebrating the magic and Nitschke House, local history and cardholders. Online registration Avenue, one block from Park Av- Windsor Avenue. He was processed bance. They encountered the suspect in memories, history and traditions culture. For more information, visit for the September 6 session is un- enue, in the center of the town- and released with a summons. the area, who was armed with a hand- of Christmas; a 1950’s replica kenilworthhistoricalsociety.org. derway while online registration ship. Tuesday, August 22, a Schwinn gun, authorities said. Giacomin was SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17002918 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17003201 Goods & Services You Need SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-038887-10 DOCKET NO. F-001075-16 Plaintiff: MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, DOUGHERTY PAVING VS. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE Defendant: BRUCE T. DUNNAN; DARCY N. CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, ALTERNA- DUNNAN TIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-14T2 MORTGAGE Driveways • Parking Lots Sale Date: 09/20/2017 PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES Writ of Execution: 06/20/2017 2007-14T2 Concrete & Masonry By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: MATTHEW G. NIEMIERA; JOAN Excavation • Seal Coating BLACK TOP vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- JUDD NIEMIERA, HIS WIFE AND STATE OF ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- NEW JERSEY Brick Paver Walkways & Patios beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Sale Date: 09/27/2017 PAVING in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Writ of Execution: 05/02/2017 Curbing • Retaining Walls ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Thou- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- sand Four Hundred Thirty-Five and 65/100*** ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- LIC #13VH03926300 PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS $600,435.65. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash 908-889-4422 Jersey. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. 908-561-6452 FREE ESTIMATES Premises commonly known as: 650 MAPLE The judgment amount is: ***One Million Five STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090- Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hun- 2421. dred Fifteen and 11/100*** $1,577,515.11. BEING KNOWN as LOT 29, BLOCK 2301 on The property to be sold is located in the TOWN the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. OF WESTFIELD, County of Union and State of JK’s Painting & Dimensions: 132.0 Feet X 43.91 Feet X 132.0 New Jersey. Peter DiNizo Feet X 43.91 Feet. It is commonly known as 309 WALNUT Nearest Cross Street: NORTH CHESTNUT STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. Mason & Contractor Wall Covering STREET. It is known and designated as Block 2402, Lot Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Twelve Thou- 6. Interior Painting sand Five Hundred Eighty-Two and 95/100*** The dimensions are approximately 75 feet X *All Mason Work $612,582.95 together with lawful interest and 160 feet. costs. Nearest cross street: Lawrence Avenue. *Waterproof Basement Wallpaper Installation Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Prior lien(s): None. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Total Upset: ***One Million Six Hundred Five *Professional Electrical Crown Molding liens, insurance premiums or other advances Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Four and 41/ made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested 100*** $1,605,824.41 together with lawful inter- Work with Lic. Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair parties are to conduct and rely upon their own est and costs. independent investigation to ascertain whether Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or or not any outstanding interest remain of record other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Fanwood, NJ Call Joe Klingebiel and/or have priority over the lien being fore- liens, insurance premiums or other advances closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Office: 908-889-5771 908-322-1956 If the sale is set aside for any reason, the parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a independent investigation to ascertain whether Cell: 908-456-1258 FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall or not any outstanding interest remain of record have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, and/or have priority over the lien being fore- the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and OVAR REAL OLIVER A expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the 30 Years money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court CLEANERS Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Experience Our company offers professional PAVING Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for & efficient cleaning at amazing Driveways • Parking Lots an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. 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PUBLICATION University of Rhode Island Students Named to the Tells Spring 2017 Dean's List Marist College Dean's List KINGSTON, R.I. – The Univer- Brittany Bryant of Westfield, Julia POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The fol- majoring in Media Studies & Pro- sity of Rhode Island is pleased to Jane Penczak of Westfield, Danielle lowing local students have been duction. announce that more than 5,290 un- Rose Galasso of Scotch Plains, Tyler named to the Marist College Dean's Kevin Doran of Cranford is a mem- dergraduates have qualified for the Preston Sorrentino of Scotch Plains, List for the Spring 2017 semester: ber of the Class of 2020 and is ma- Spring 2017 Dean's List. The stu- Lauren Elizabeth Szpond of Scotch Alexa Antonelli of Mountainside joring in Business Administration. dents represent nearly all of Rhode Plains, Timothy Scott Mitchell of is a member of the Class of 2019 and Mary Catherine Greeley of Moun- Island's cities and towns, all six New Scotch Plains, Nicole Silverman of is majoring in Psychology. tainside is a member of the Class of England states, New York and New Scotch Plains, Dannielle Farrall of Tristen Cascio of Westfield is a 2020 and is majoring in Communi- Jersey, many other states and coun- Scotch Plains, Shannon Patrice member of the Class of 2020 and is cation. tries. Costello of Scotch Plains and Jessica FUTURE THERAPISTS...Misericordia University hosted high school students majoring in Business Administration. Theresa Lotano of Westfield is a The following loacl students were S. Florendo of Scotch Plains. for the Occupational Therapy Career Exploration Camp in June. Local students Kevin Dingelstedt of Cranford is a member of the Class of 2018 and is named to the Dean's List: To be included on the Dean's List, participating in the annual camp, are Jessica Knowles, Garwood and Joe Crisafi. member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Social Work. Alexis A Michel of Cranford, full-time students must have com- The Career Exploration Camps at Misericordia University are a popular destina- Evan McElheny of Westfield is a Abigail Elizabeth Collyer of Cran- pleted 12 or more credits for letter tion for students who want to explore academic camps in biology, chemistry- Grable Graduates from member of the Class of 2019 and is ford, Morgan Reed Zolnoski of Cran- grades during a semester and achieved biochemistry sciences, communications and media, literature, occupational therapy, majoring in Computer Science. and speech-language pathology. Purchase College ford, William Kyle O'Connor of Cran- at least a 3.30 quality point average. Michael Murray of Westfield is a ford, Bryan Evans of Westfield, Part-time students qualify with the PURCHASE, N.Y. – Emily Grable, member of the Class of 2018 and is Brianna Nicole Parkinson of accumulation of 12 or more credits of Cranford, graduated from Purchase majoring in Business Administra- Westfield, Katie Sheets of Westfield, for letter grades earning at least a Seton Hall Announces College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts tion. Isaac Harris Amador of Westfield, 3.30 quality point average. in Dance on May 19. Tyler Dencker of Scotch Plains is The graduates were joined by thou- a member of the Class of 2019 and is Spring 2017 Dean's List sands of family members, friends, majoring in Communication. Local Residents Named to college faculty, and staff members Gina Jadelis of Scotch Plains is a SOUTH ORANGE – Seton Hall Cranford, Michael Rossi of who came together to celebrate their member of the Class of 2018 and is University is pleased to announce the Westfield, Nicole Sforza of Moun- achievements. majoring in Communication. Dean's List at RIT following students who qualified for tainside, Andrew Smedberg of Cran- This year's SUNY honorary degree Sierra Lesiak of Scotch Plains is a Spring 2017 Dean's list and to con- ford, Julia Stirpe of Cranford, Khanh recipients include men and women member of the Class of 2020 and is ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The fol- Melissa Ruppel of Cranford, who gratulate them for their outstanding Tran of Westfield, Allison Van Hook who have made significant contribu- majoring in Communication. lowing local residents made the is studying graphic design. academic achievements. Qualifica- of Cranford, Christopher Ciccarino tions to cultural and civic life in New Caitlyn Mannino of Scotch Plains Dean's List for the 2017 spring se- Elise Lloyd of Westfield, who is tions for Dean's list include enrolling of Scotch Plains, Darby Debonis of York, including Former Mayor David is a member of the Class of 2020 and mester at Rochester Institute of Tech- studying illustration. as a full-time matriculated student Scotch Plains, Alexandra Gale of N. Dinkins, Pulitzer Prize-winning is majoring in Communication. nology: LeiAnna Chin of Westfield, who with a minimum of 12 undergraduate Scotch Plains, Joseph Klimas of art critic for The New York Times Devin Racaniello of Scotch Plains Austin Brogan of Cranford, who is studying industrial design. credits, completing all courses with a Scotch Plains, Shannon Reilly of Holland Cotter, and cultural leader is a member of the Class of 2020 and is studying computer engineering. Thane Vollbrecht of Cranford, who GPA of 3.4 or above, and with no Scotch Plains, James Sherry of Fan- Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel. is majoring in Computer Science. Carson Clarke-Magrab of is studying mechanical engineering. grades lower than "C". wood, Erica Waltsak of Scotch Westfield, who is studying computer Asher Stabler of Westfield, who is Benjamin Bakaletz of Mountain- Plains and Allison Yashay of Scotch engineering. studying photographic sciences. side, Yasmine Boto of Garwood, Plains. Local Students Dylan Kelly of Cranford, who is Adam Rock of Fanwood, who is Christopher Brindle of Cranford, studying computer science. studying computer science Rachel Brooks of Garwood, Natalie Jake Barrow of Westfield, who is Degree-seeking undergraduate Calegari of Mountainside, Christo- NJ Residents Named Graduate from TCNJ studying computer science. students are eligible for Dean's List pher Capone of Westfield, Christo- Georgiy Rozenshteyn of Cranford, if their term GPA is greater than or pher Colon of Westfield, Sara To Mount Dean’s List EWING – The following students Jack Frey, Bachelor of Arts, Interac- who is studying computer science. equal to 3.400; they do not have any Diwane of Garwood, Catherine NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The follow- graduated from The College of New tive Multimedia, Summa Cum Laude; Sam Finston of Cranford, who is grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; Doolan of Cranford, Ryan Drew of ing New Jersey residents were re- Jersey on May 18 and 19. Joseph Forlini, Master of Education, studying game design and develop- and they have registered for, and Cranford, Nicholas Durant of Cran- cently honored by Mount Saint Mary Fanwood: David Leavitt, Bach- Instruction; Juliana Pastuzyn, Bach- ment. completed, at least 12 credit hours. ford, Meaghan Fleck of Westfield, College in Newburgh, N.Y. for mak- elor of Science, Finance, Cum Laude elor of Arts, History; Rachael Lobo, Alexandra Foley of Mountainside, ing the Spring 2017 Dean’s List. and Karla Rizzi, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Marriage Couple Fam- Savanna Gerlitz of Cranford, Nearly 450 Mount students earned Psychology, Cum Laude. ily Counsel; Sarah Seitz, Bachelor of Loyola University Maryland Meghan Glassen of Cranford, Luke a place on the list this semester. Mountainside: Andi Hoy, Bachelor Arts, Spanish Secondary Education, Iorio of Westfield, Sara Matlosz of The Dean’s List distinction is of Science, Criminology - BS and Summa Cum Laude; and Tara Bange, Cranford, Courtney McGovern of awarded each semester to students Deanna L Leonardis, Master of Edu- Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Announces Dean's List Westfield, Siobhan McGovern of who have carried at least 12 graded cation, Instruction. Education - Five Year. Cranford, Jaime Michael Montalvo credits with a minimum semester GPA Westfield: Alana Lucia Zepka, BALTIMORE, M.D. – Loyola 2019 from Cranford; Elena Scarano, of Mountainside, Carley Quirin of of 3.5. Bachelor of Arts, Communication Quinn Earns Dean's List University Maryland has announced class of 2018 from Westfield; Cranford, Nicholas Rizzi of Spring 2017 Dean’s List: Lyndsay Studies, Cum Laude; Angela the members of its spring 2017 Dean's Catherine Serzan, class of 2017 from Westfield, Arlenis Rodriguez of Pace of Cranford. Gallagher, Bachelor of Science in At SUNY New Paltz List. In order to qualify for the Dean's Westfield; Andrew Ukrainskyj, class Nursing, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – SUNY New List at Loyola, a student must achieve of 2019 from Westfield; Kathleen Paltz has released the Dean's List for a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for Colonna, class of 2017 from Fan- University of Rhode Island Ferragamo Graduates outstanding academic achievement the term, provided that, in the term wood; Alexander Favreau, class of during the spring 2017 semester. they have successfully completed 2018 from Scotch Plains; Liam Univ. of New Haven Dean's List designation is reserved courses totaling a minimum of 15 Guarnuccio, class of 2020 from Graduates Local Residents WEST HAVEN, Conn. – Gabriella for students who excel academically credits. Scotch Plains; Connor McSherry, Ferragamo of Mountainside received and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point The following local students have class of 2020 from Scotch Plains; KINGSTON, R.I. – At the Univer- ceived a Bachelor of Science, Nutri- a Bachelor of Arts from the College average in a semester with a full-time achieved this honor: Kassandra Mendez, class of 2019 sity of Rhode Island's 131st Com- tion and Dietetics. of Arts and Sciences of the University course load. Cassandra Clark, class of 2017 from from Scotch Plains; Erin O'Connor, mencement on May 20 and 21 about Matthew Frediani of Cranford re- of New Haven this spring. Ferragamo The College is proud to congratulate Westfield; Nicholas Constantine, class of 2020 from Scotch Plains; and 2,600 undergraduate and 650 gradu- ceived a Master of Arts, Marine Af- majored in Psychology with a con- Brendan Quinn of Cranford for being class of 2017 from Westfield; Isabella Elise Ringel, class of 2017 from ate students became the University's fairs. centration in Community Clinical. named to the spring 2017 Dean's List. DePalma, class of 2020 from Scotch Plains. newest alumni. Jasmine Nicole Aldana of Westfield Westfield; Jake Heroux, class of 2017 The following students graduated received a Bachelor of Science, Hu- from Westfield; Mary Hrinkevich, Fagan Graduates from the University: man Development and Family Studies. class of 2018 from Westfield; Alexis A Michel of Cranford re- Rendyll Earl Moorman of Moun- Oak Knoll Congratulates Madeline Pikus, class of 2019 from Binghamton University tainside received a Bachelor of Sci- Westfield; Andrew Ramirez, class of BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The fol- Perri Fleischman ence, Business Administration, Gen- lowing students graduated from eral Business Administration Upper School Graduate Murphy Graduates Binghamton University, State Uni- Named to SUNY (BSBA). Danielle Rose Galasso of Scotch SUMMIT – Oak Knoll School of sents to a senior athlete who embod- versity of New York, this academic the Holy Child held its 89th com- ies a true competitive spirit, and has a from Univ. at Albany year. Oswego Deans' List Plains received a Bachelor of Sci- ALBANY, N.Y. – UAlbany con- OSWEGO, N.Y. – Perri E. ence, Nursing. mencement ceremony on personal commitment al- Peter E. Fagan, of Westfield, Bach- June 11 in Summit. The 67 ways to perform at one’s gratulates Daniel Murphy of Scotch elor of Arts, B.A. Economics. Fleischman of Scotch Plains, a senior Students who received the honor Plains, who graduated Cum Laude human development major, earned summa cum laude graduated with a graduates kept with school best. with a Bachelor of Science in Busi- Deans' List recognition at SUNY cumulative grade point average (GPA) tradition and donned white She was also earned All- ness Administration in Spring 2017. Mountainside Resident Oswego for spring 2017. of at least 3.7; students who received gowns and gloves, and State, All-Division and All- Earns Law Degree She was among students who re- the honor of magna cum laude gradu- carried peach roses. County accolades and ceived a grade point average of 3.3 to ated with a GPA of at least 3.50; and Oak Knoll School served as the Athletic SUNY New Paltz HAMDEN, Conn. – Katarina 3.79. Oswego students receiving a students who received the honor of would like to congratu- Council President. Kingston of Mountainside received a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 earn President's List cum laude graduated with a GPA of at late Ashley Ferry, of Ms. Ferry was also suc- Announces Graduates Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac recognition. least 3.3. Westfield, who will be cessful off the field, orga- NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – The State University School of Law during a attending Vassar College nizing school blood drives, University of New York at New Paltz recent ceremony. in the fall. participating on Mock announces the conferral of more than Ms. Ferry was a standout Ashley Ferry Trial, serving as a tutor for 1,200 undergraduate degrees follow- Keller Graduates from Boyle Graduates from athlete at Oak Knoll, serv- the school’s writing center ing the conclusion of the spring 2017 ing as captain of the soccer team. She and providing an important student semester. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. was the recipient of the Kelly E. perspective during the Mission Ef- The College would like to DELAWARE, O.H. – Liam Keller McDaniel College Durkin Award, which Oak Knoll pre- fectiveness Process. congratualte the following Class of of Westfield, graduated this spring 2017 graduates: from Ohio Wesleyan University. Mr. WESTMINSTER, Md. – Matthew 3.9 or higher, magna cum laude for a Brendan Quinn of Cranford. Keller earned a Bachelor of Music B. Boyle of Westfield graduated with cumulative grade point average of Union College Announces Matthew Russo of Cranford. degree. a Bachelor of Arts degree in History 3.70 to 3.89 and cum laude for a from McDaniel College on May 20. cumulative grade point average of Mr. Boyle was also named to the 3.50 to 3.69. Dean's List Honorees PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE McDaniel College Spring 2017 Highest honors are earned for a TOWN OF WESTFIELD ten feet. Dean’s List with Highest Honors. semester grade point average of 3.90 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Created joring in Liberal Arts. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE NEEDED: There is a five Academic honors given at gradu- or higher, high honors for a grade annually, Union College students Talia Paradiso, of Scotch Plains, 425 EAST BROAD STREET foot rear yard setback that currently exists; WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY the Applicant seeks to continue to use the ation include summa cum laude for a point average of 3.70-3.89, and hon- with at least a 3.50 grade point av- a member of the Class of 2019, Property with the existing five foot rear cumulative grade point average of ors for a 3.50-3.69 average. erage are honored with the academic majoring in Leadership in Medi- The Board of Adjustment of the Town of yard setback. Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Sep- achievement. cine. 3. PERMITTED USE: Section 11.26E3 tember 11, 2017 in the Council Chambers Anna Browne of Westfield, a requires a rear yard setback of thirty five at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad feet when the Property abuts a residential member of the Class of 2020, ma- Binghamton University Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. zone. joring in Liberal Arts. to hear and consider the following appeal VARIANCE NEEDED: There is a five Announces Dean's List for variance relief from the requirements of Rebecca Kraus of Westfield, a foot rear yard setback that currently exists; Westfield Land Use Ordinance. member of the Class of 2018, ma- BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – the Applicant seeks to continue to use the RRD Contractors, Inc., of 912 Bailey Binghamton University, State Uni- Property with the existing five foot rear



























































joring in Biology. Court, Westfield, New Jersey seeks per- yard setback Danielle Pinney of Westfield, a versity of New York, has announced mission to change the use of the second 2. The Application seeks a waiver of the the Dean's List for the Spring 2017 floor of the principal office building located member of the Class of 2020, ma- requirements of requirements of Sections Just Us Kids Learning Center Announces Pre K at Lot 25, Block 3205 (509 Central Av- semester. This honor recognizes stu- 9.02B of the requirements of the Westfield enue, Westfield, New Jersey) from office dents who have achieved a grade- Land Use Ordinance to submit floor plans and Kindergarten Registration 2017-2018 LEADER/TIMES use to 2 residential apartments - a one for the proposed apartments on the sec- point average of 3.5 or higher. bedroom apartment and a two bedroom ond floor of the prinicipal structure and to CLASSIFIED ADS Westfield: Victoria Alexis Cappo, apartment. The property is located in the Just Us Kids is now offering a full day Pre K and Kindergarten curriculum for the submit building elevations as the struc- GB-1 zone district; the conversion of the Peter E. Fagan, Allison Lee and Steven tures currently exist and no exterior 2017/2018 academic school year. Classes will begin at St. Vincent de Paul, second floor of the principal office building BRING RESULTS Andrew Wronski. changes to the building are being pro- into residential apartments may result in located at 249 Bebout Ave., Stirling, N.J. The Just Us Kids Learning Center is posed. more than two-thirds of Property being The Applicant also seeks approval of directed by previous St. Vincent de Paul’s administrator and Early Childhood used for residential purposes in violation any and all other variance relief from the teacher Ms. Maryann Pratola. The Learning Center features a family/faith based of Section 11.26G of the Westfield Land Westfield Zoning Ordinances not indicated This is your new home Use Ordinances. curriculum that follows Core Standards and differentiated to meet the needs of above that may be determined necessary The Application requires variance relief during the course of the public hearings. If each student. The class curriculum program begins on Tuesday, September 5th and pertinent to the following requirements of we are talking about the matter is not concluded on that date, the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: will continue through the school year ending in June 2018. additional public hearing dates may be 1. PERMITTED USE: Section 11.26G ordered and scheduled. This notice is sent permits the use of buildings in the General to you on behalf of the Applicant by order * At that time a summer program will be offered for children from Pre K through Business District for retail, personal ser- th th st of the Board. 4 grade. Registration begins Monday July 24 through Thursday August 31 . vices or other permitted commercial uses Any interested party may appear at the more particularly identified in the ordinance hearing, either in person, or by their attor- and for residential use on the upper floors, ney, and be given an opportunity to be Register today on the web justuskidslearningcenter.us provided that the habitable floor area de- heard with respect to this application. voted to residential uses shall not exceed or in person Please contact Maryann Pratola, Director at 908-834-8205 Documentation of the above is on file in . two-thirds of the total habitable floor area Owen Brand the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North of the building or structure containing said 908-963-3643 or email [email protected], Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Mortgage Development Officer residential use. may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 VARIANCE NEEDED: The applicant Refer a Friend and get a TUITION DISCOUNT. The NEW FAMILY and the Phone - 908.789.2730 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seeks to use more than two-thirds of the Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook REFERRING FAMILY receive a total of 25% tuition discount. 12.5% for NEW Cell - 908.337.7282 principal building on Property for residen- & Cooper tial purposes – apartments. family and 12.5% for REFERRING family. Email - [email protected] 53 Cardinal Drive, P.O. Box 2369 2. PERMITTED USE: Section 11.26E3 Westfield, New Jersey 07091 NMLS # 222999 requires a rear yard of at least one foot for Tel. (908) 233-6800 * The NEW family enrolls and attends the Just Us Kids Learning Center for school All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned every two feet of height of the principal subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank Attorneys for Applicant year 2017 - 2018 building on the Property, but not less than and the Flame logo are trademarks of Banco Santander, S.A. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other 1 T - 8/31/17, The Leader Fee: $83.13 countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. C0427_12F 12/09/16 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 31, 2017 Page 15 CDC Invites Director’s Submissions Due Sept. 1 CRANFORD – CDC Theatre in terested are asked to submit no more Cranford is New Jersey’s longest than three shows for the program continuously producing community committee to consider, along with a theatre. Director’s submissions are synopsis of each show. Please also being sought for for the 2018-1019 include a resume, brief statement of 100th Season main stage produc- your interest in the shows and why tions and also directors who would you chose to submit to CDC The- like to join the production team of atre. the Young Artist Program for 2018. The deadline for both submissions is Directors within a broad range of Friday, September 1. Directors who experience and who will bring their have submitted a project that is of inter- enthusiasm to the theatre and the com- est to CDC Theatre will be contacted ARTS SHOWCASE...An Arts Showcase, sponsored by Union County College’s munity will be considered. via e-mail on or about October 1 so that Humanities Division, was held at Union’s Rahway location on July 26. More than The season runs from September an interview can be scheduled. 50 members of the community came out to support the dozen performers who through June during which typically Forms and additional information performed throughout the evening. “The showcase came together well and did a program two musicals, a play and a may be found by visiting wonderful job of sharing many different art forms. Attendees were able to children’s production. Directors in- www.cdctheatre.org. experience singing, dancing, and comedy as well as viewing a selection of paintings. I was pleased that our students participated in this event during the summer and shared their talents with others,” said Dean of Humanities Elise Donovan, pictured right. Union County College Academic Specialist in Music and Opera at Florham to Open Theater Michael Hegarty, second from right, introduced the student perfor- mances. The event was held thanks to the support of Dean Donovan. The humanities division looks forward to hosting additional showcases once the fall PATCH WORK OF ART...Alisa Korunow, left, and Marcia Zimmermann have Season with Viva Verdi semester begins. qualified as semifinalists in the International Quilt Show for thier quilt ‘Wander- lust.’ MADISON – Opera at Florham will the artists. open its 35th Season on Sunday, Sep- Tickets are $30 for regular admis- Free Performance Offered to Local Quilters Semifinalists tember 17 at 2 p.m. in Lenfell Hall (The sion, $25 for seniors, and $10 for stu- Mansion), Fairleigh Dickinson dents. Special rates are available for University’s Florham Campus, Madi- Groups of 10 or more at $20 per ticket. Teachers/Staff September 29 In International Quilt Show son. The Musicale features a variety of Tickets can be ordered by calling (973) famous Verdi opera arias as well as 443-8620, visiting the website at MAPLEWOOD – Although New the horrors of history. AREA – Alisa Korunow and Marcia cided to explore techniques new to us those from other composers that were www.operaatflorham.org, or purchas- Jersey Education Association (NJEA) There will be a coffee and cake Zimmermann are semifinalists for the and to challenge ourselves to take our influenced by Verdi (e.g. Puccini), plus ing at the door. Checks can be mailed to members will receive discounts reception with the cast immediately 2017 American Quilter’s Society AQS quilting to the next level and Wander- Broadway songs. Opera at Florham, P. O. Box 343, Con- throughout the run of The Hunch- after the performance. The free tick- QuiltWeek – Fall Paducah, Kentucky lust was the result,” said Ms. Korunow. The venue, Lenfell Hall (located in vent Station, NJ 07961. back of Seville, all teachers and school ets are available with school or NJEA to be held Wednesday, September 13 Kean University alum Ms. Hennessy Hall), was the drawing room Mark your calendars and join Opera staffers are being invited to attend the ID cards at the box office beginning to Saturday, September 16, at Zimmerman started sewing and quilt- of the Vanderbilt-Twombly family’s at Florham as they celebrate their 35th Friday, September 29 performance at at 7 p.m., Friday, September 29, on a Schroeder Expo & Carroll Conven- ing while growing up in Scotch Plains. gilded-age estate when they lived in the anniversary with a gala concert and no charge. Charise Castro Smith’s first come, first served basis pending tion Center in Paducah, Ky. A designer, who works in an antique 100-room mansion. Lenfell Hall is reception that will take place on Sun- wild new comedy about the “discov- availability; free tix may be reserved Ms. Korunow, a Westfield resident shop, Marcia and her husband, Tom, handicap accessible and free van shuttle day, October 15 at 2 p.m. in Lenfell ery” of the new world and the power- in advance with a $2 service charge at and Ms. Zimmerman of Scotch Plains are the parents of five adult children. service will be available to our attend- Hall. The hostess will be the noted PBS ful women standing over Christopher www.thetheaterproject.org. Please have been chosen to display their “Working and collaborating with ees. and WQXR announcer Midge Woolsey, Columbus’ shoulder skewers history present ID at box office when picking quilt, Wanderlust, along with 369 oth- Alisa, who brought her own unique The Musicale will feature several and the honorees will be James Morris, while satirizing the personality poli- up tickets. ers in this first annual contest. Three perspective and talents to the project, distinguished performers: soprano Met Opera bass-baritone, and Susan tics of the 21st century. Founded in 1994, The Theater quilting authorities will judge this was the most enjoyable part of this Jasmina Halimic; baritone Ethan Quittmeyer, Rutgers Opera Institute. Called “a zany trip back in time,” Project (TTP) frequently chooses elite group, awarding first, second, journey,” said Ms. Zimmerman. Simpson and tenor Mackenzie Gotcher. The concert will be followed by an Hunchback tells the backstory of plays to shine light on social issues of and third-place prizes in 15 catego- Winners will be announced at the They will be accompanied by Mary elegant dinner with wine, dessert and Spain’s stumbling on to the new world. community concern, and has stimu- ries, along with Judges’ Recognition. AQS Winners Showcase, which takes Pinto, vice-president of opera at silent auction. The cost is $50 per per- At the turn of the 16th century, Chris- lated New Jersey audiences with Seven overall awards will be decided place at the Walker Hall Events Cen- Florham’s Board of Trustees and noted son. topher Columbus has just returned award-winning, thought provoking by public vote from among the 15 ter in Paducah on Friday, September voice coach. Included are two arias Children of all ages are welcome to with gold in his pockets and blood on theater. Each year, the company of- first place quilts. 15. Cash awards totaling $121,250 from Verdi’s Don Carlo and three from Opera at Florham’s events, as this is a his hands. Maxima Terriblé Segunda, fers 200 opportunities for actors, writ- Ms. Korunow and Ms. Zimmerman will be granted, including $20,000 Puccini’s Operas. From the Broadway wonderful way to introduce them to the the brilliant adopted sister of her dy- ers and directors while providing fo- designed the King-sized quilt to in- for the Best of Show; $11,000 for the scene, there will be Maria from West beautiful and varied world of opera. ing Royal Highness Queen Isabella, rums to express ideas that spark the clude traditional piecing, hand appli- Best Wall Quilt; $10,000 for 1st Place Side Story and the Impossible Dream, There is no charge for children under is living out her life locked away in a imagination. que, three dimensional fabric flow- Overall; $9,000 for 2nd Place Over- Man of La Mancha, among others. The 12 years old when accompanied by an tower, until it is decided that the fu- TTP presents its main stage season ers, paper piecing and hand quilting. all; $8,000 for 3rd Place Overall; program will conclude its first segment adult. ture of the country is in her nerdy, at the Burgdorff Cultural Center in After working on Wanderlust for the $7,000 for 4th Place Overall; and with a trio from Act II of Tosca and its Funding has been made possible in reclusive hands. In a bitingly funny Maplewood. TTP also offers pro- past year, this is the pair’s first expe- $6,000 for 5th Place Overall. Re- second segment with the trio Be My part by funds from the Morris Arts and madcap take on the past, Maxima grams for children and showcases for rience in international competition gardless of how Wanderlust places in Love from The Toast of New Orleans. Council through the New Jersey State weaves her way through mountains new plays and playwrights in although they have won numerous the final judging, all semi-finalists’ Stephen DeMaio will serve as Narra- Council of the Arts/Department of of prejudice, politics, religion, and Cranford, Rahway and Union. ribbons for their work on the local quilts will be displayed at the show, tor and master of ceremonies for the State, a partner agency of the Na- level. Both are members of the Har- which is expected to draw more than Musicale. He is a member of the Opera tional Endowment for the Arts. vest Quilters of Central New Jersey 30,000 people. at Florham’s Board of Trustees and The College at Florham of Fairleigh Outdoor Movie Planned where they serve as raffle quilt chairs. The American Quilter’s Society president of the Gerda Lissner Founda- Dickinson University is located at Originally from Mountain Lakes, hosts several shows annually, each tion in New York City. Light refresh- 285 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ Ms. Korunow a crafter and needle with its own quilt contest. Besides ments will be served at intermission 07940. For more information, visit At Garwood Family Center worker since childhood began quilt- the Paducah, Ky., show, AQS hosts with an opportunity to mingle and meet www.operaatflorham.org. ing with the birth of her second child. prestigious shows in Daytona GARWOOD – Spencer Savings final chance to restore it to its former A graduate of Rutgers University, the Beach, Fla.; Lancaster, Pa.; Grand Bank has teamed up with the Westfield glory by producing the world's great- retail sales manager has three adult Rapids, Mich., and Des Moines, SP-F Grad Inducted Into Area YMCA, the Greater Westfield est singing competition. Five contes- children with husband John. “We de- Iowa. Area Chamber of Commerce and the tants emerge: a mouse, a timid el- Borough of Garwood to bring the ephant, a pig, a gorilla and a punk- Honor Soc. at Susquehanna community a free family movie night rock porcupine. with “Movie Under the Stars” at the There will be freshly served pop- Alfred University Names SELINSGROVE, Pa. – Rachel Lam- standard of learning; and to assist Garwood Family Center Y Field, 500 corn, refreshments, ice cream and bert, of Fanwood, was inducted into the students in recognizing and develop- East Street in Garwood on Friday, door prizes raffled off. The movie Alpha Lambda Delta first-year honor ing meaningful goals for their unique September 8. The feature film is an will begin at dusk (around 7 p.m.) so Savickas to Dean’s List society at Susquehanna University for roles in society. The Susquehanna animated musical about a Koala pre- attendees are encouraged to arrive the 2016-2017 academic year. chapter was established in 1976. ALFRED, N.Y. – Claudia M. A graduate of Westfield High siding over a once-grand theater that early for a good spot. The rain date is The purpose of this national honor Ms. Lambert is an early childhood has fallen on hard times. He takes one scheduled for Sunday, September 17. Savickas, a resident of Westfield, was School, Ms. Savickas is the daugh- society is to encourage superior scho- education major at Susquehanna in named to the Dean’s List for the spring ter of Edward and Lynda Savickas lastic achievement among students the Class of 2020. A 2016 graduate of 2017 semester at Alfred University of Westfield. during their first year in institutions Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, (AU). She is a sophomore in the of higher education; to promote intel- she is the daughter of Jim and Janet Fairfield University School of Art and Design. Students Lynn Graduates from ligent living and a continued high Lambert. must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average to qualify for Dean’s List. Baldwin Wallace Univ. Announces Dean's List BEREA, OHIO – Matthew Lynn of Students Earn Dean's List at Fine Awarded Degree Westfield, a graduate of Westfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The follow- sional Writing; Ashley Gerckens, High School, graduated cum laude ing Fairfield University students re- Nursing; Kelly Kristiansen, Nursing; From Miami Univ. from Baldwin Wallace University in Saint Joseph's University ceived Dean's List Honors for the Kaitlyn Larkin, Psychology and OXFORD, OHIO – Ben Fine of Berea, Ohio with a Bachelor of Mu- Spring 2017 semester: Brianne Zelko, Accounting. Westfield was among more than 3,000 sic in Music Theatre. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The fol- Santry of Westfield, Brendan Szefinski Mountainside: Emily Bittner, Ac- In order to be placed on the Dean's students from Miami University who lowing students earned dean's list hon- of Cranford, Nicholas Grawehr of counting and Christopher Cardone, List, students must have completed a received degrees during spring com- Dean’s List told at ors for the Spring 2017 semester at Westfield, Vienna Stivala of Cranford, Accounting. minimum of 12 credit hours in a se- mencement exercises on May 13 at Saint Joseph's University. Connor English of Fanwood, Kathleen Westfield: Michael Darchi, Vis/Perf mester, have no outstanding or in- Yager Stadium. Univ. of Rochester Julia Abbattista of Westfield, McEwen of Scotch Plains, Matthew Film, TV andd Media Arts; Theresa complete grades for that semester, Mr. Fine received a Bachelor of ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Anthony A. Victoria Greeley of Mountainside, Guastamacchia of Scotch Plains and DePalma, English/Creative Writing; and have attained a semester grade Arts degree, majoring in Strategic Pericolo, a freshman majoring in en- Robert Noonan of Westfield, Joseph Anthony Krajcsik of Scotch Plains. Michael Fasciale, English/Profes- point average of 3.50 or better. Communication. gineering science at the University of Rochester, has been named to the Local Residents Dean’s List for academic achieve- Local Student Earns Univ. ment for the spring 2017 semester. DON’T LET YOUR BUSINESS BE Graduate from RIT Mr. Pericolo, a resident of ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Some 3,500 Westfield, is the child of Anthony Of Minnesota Dean’s List students graduated during Rochester Pericolo and Catherine S. Pericolo, Institute of Technology's 132nd com- and a graduate of Westfield High MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, Minn. letter-graded credits while attaining a mencement celebration, held in May, School in Westfield. – The following students have been 3.66 grade point average. OUT OF SIGHT including: named to the 2017 spring semester Kaitlin Hipkin of Cranford, who gradu- Ithaca College Dean's List at the University of Min- ated with a BS in computer science. nesota Twin Cities: See it all on the Web! Melissa Ruppel of Cranford, who Announces Dean’s List Brittin Boenning of Mountainside. graduated with a BFA in graphic design. ITHACA, N.Y. – Ithaca College To qualify for the Dean's List, a www.goleader.com Thane Vollbrecht of Cranford, who congratulates students named to Dean's student must complete 12 or more graduated with a BS in mechanical engi- List for the spring 2017 semester. neering. Local students include: Joshua Wilde of Westfield, Emily McLane Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. 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Union County Performing Arts Center: Main Stage• Rahway, NJ %R[2I¿FH‡ZZZXFSDFRUJHYHQWV Fanwood Poetry Reading to Feature Mother-Son Duo FANWOOD – The Carriage House Karen Lee Ramos and her family homeschooled and has been writing Poetry Series invites the public to live in the highlands of northern and reading at open mic sessions with attend a free evening of poetry read- New Jersey. She is active in the his mother since the age of eight. ings on Tuesday, September 19 be- Sussex County Writers’ Roundtable Daniel’s poems have appeared in The ginning at 8 p.m. in the Patricia Kuran in Newton. Her poems have ap- Stillwater Review and the anthology Arts Center on Watson Road, off North peared in The Paterson Literary Voices From Here.” He is the young- Martine Avenue, adjacent to Fanwood Review, The Stillwater Review, Exit est poet to be featured in the Carriage Borough Hall (GPS use 75 North 13 Magazine, and the second vol- House series. Martine Avenue). The evening’s read- ume of the anthology Voices From The Carriage House Poetry Series ings will feature two New Jersey po- Here. was launched in 1998 and is now in its ets, Karen Lee Ramos and her son, Daniel Ramos is the 10-year-old 19th year at the Kuran Arts Center, an Daniel Ramos. son of Karen Lee Ramos. He is historic Gothic Revival structure that was once a 19th century carriage house, hence the name of the series. Standing on Ceremony The Tuesday, September 19 reading is free and open to the public. An open mic will follow the featured To be Presented at CDC performances. For more information, call (908) CRANFORD – The honor of the grant administered by the Union 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. For public’s presence is requested at County Office of Cultural & Heri- online directions, information, and to CDC Theatre in Cranford. The invi- tage Affairs. see the 2017 Poetry Series calendar, tation is to come and enjoy an hi- CDC is located at 78 Winans Av- visit carriagehousepoetryseries. larious and heartfelt collection of enue, Cranford. blogspot.com/. works written by eight of the nation’s CURTAIN CALL...Registration is open for Curtain Call theatre classes at CDC Theatre, in Cranford, New Jersey’s oldest best playwrights, including Mo continuously producing community theatre. Three new sections will begin on Monday and Wednesday, September 11 and Gaffney, Neil LaBute, Paul Rudnick POPCORN 13. Create Your Own Story is great for beginning readers in kindergarten through second grade who love to play-act and and Moises Kaufman. pretend and will meet Mondays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The musical A Wizard of Oz Christmas will give students in grades three Standing on Ceremony: The Gay The Only Living Boy in New York to five a star turn and will meet Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Student in grades six to eight will run away with the Marriage Plays is a powerful col- swashbuckling musical Treasure Island on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All classes will run for 12 weeks and culminate lection of short plays that celebrate What This World Needs Now in live performances. Details and information on how to register may be found at www.cdctheatre.org. love and explore the still-evolving 3 popcorns landscape of marriage equality in the USA. One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent Chansonettes to Begin Rehearsal For this special event, CDC The- atre has partnered with the Gay, By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER ate school professor, or, for want of a Lesbian, and Straight Education film critic better description, the fairy godfather Network (GLSEN). GLSEN is a Call me a hopeless romantic. It’s who literally shows up on Thomas’s For ‘An Old Fashioned Holiday’ non-profit organization whose mis- my excuse for liking and recommend- doorstep, can be consoling and help- sion is to create safe and affirming ing to kindred spirits director Marc ful. Here, add to my hopeless roman- WESTFIELD – The Chansonettes and Cranford Senior Housing with Night” and “Santa Claus is Coming to schools for all, regardless of sexual Webb’s decidedly imperfect, melo- ticism and foppishness that I’m as of Westfield are ready to begin re- more to be added. The all-female Town.” orientation, gender identity, or gen- dramatic and oft soap-operatic The corny as Kansas in August. hearsing in early September for their chorus will present their program “An The Chansonettes, in existence for der expression. Fifty percent of the Only Living Boy in New York. My While it’s supposed to be a mystery 2017 holiday concert tour. Their new Old Fashioned Holiday” including over 60 years, performs a holiday ticket proceeds will be donated to justification is in service to the rather just who Jeff Bridges’s W.F. Gerald winter concert tour is already sched- favorites like “I've Got My Love to concert series every December and a GLSEN. dire straits in which our nation cur- is, I suspect that viewers more famil- uled to make stops in December at Keep Me Warm,” “White Christmas,” spring concert series each May. The This special event will have a rently finds itself. Quite plainly, to iar with such soapy fare might know Chelsea-Fanwood, Atria in Cranford “Traditions of Chanukah,” “Oh Holy women rehearse once a week on limited engagement of only three coin a phrase, what this world needs right off the bat the identity of the Wednesday nights at the Presbyterian nights on Thursday, Friday and Sat- now is love, sweet love. And while hard-drinking, kindly, philosophical Church on Mountain Avenue in urday, September 7, 8 and 9, with this coming-of-age tale doesn’t com- guy who moves in just upstairs from Introduction to Square Westfield, under the direction of Jean performances at 8 p.m. Visit pletely fill said need, it does supply Thomas. Which is probably why the Schork and accompanied by Mel www.cdctheatre.org for tickets and that second-best commodity: sappi- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Freda. The group is happy to wel- further information. Group dis- ness. It’s sophisticated sappiness, but Sciences will intentionally overlook Dancing Offerred in Clark come new voices: first soprano, sec- counts are available by calling (908) sappiness all the same. this stellar performance. Packing an CLARK – Y Squares, a square while at the same time being mentally ond soprano and alto. 276-7611. Funding has been made In cosmopolitan Manhattan, Tho- inestimable amount of scholarship, dance club located in Clark, invites and physically stimulated. No prior Anyone needing more information possible in part by the NJ State mas Webb, the twenty-something son Zeitgeist, psychology and kindliness the public to a free introduction to knowledge or training is necessary to regarding joining the group or book- Council on the Arts, Dept. of State, of elite, Upper West Side brownstone into his character, Mr. Bridges again Square Dancing on Tuesday evenings, learn to square dance. Couples and ing a future concert may call co-presi- a Partner Agency of the National dwellers, searches for his destiny proves he is a national treasure. September 19 and 26, from 7:30 p.m. singles are welcome. dent of the group, Jacquie Endowment for the Arts, through a whilst roughing it on the Lower East We look forward to W.F.’s to 9 p.m. at the Frank Hehnley School, No registration is required. For Tannenbaum at (908) 591-2560. Side and trying to win the charms of pontifications, tacitly hoping that in 590 Raritan Road, Clark. more information contact Al and Judy otherwise spoken-for beauty, Mimi his tutorials to a self-disparaging Tho- Square dancing offers everyone at (732) 494-8871 or visit Heart by Heart to (Kiersey Clemons). 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MUGELE HR, 2B, 4 RBI; COLLINS HR, 3B, 2B; RUSSO HR; BALDOWSKI HR; WOODRING HR Deegan Nails Linwood, 30-7, in UC 50+ A Division Game 1

By DAVID B. CORBIN of the first five innings. The Roof- ting just one single in each of the Nick Russo raised eyebrows with Charlie Collins followed up with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ers also pounded out six hits in first three innings, before the a two-run homer over the leftfield a two-run blast in the same in- Six was the magic number for each of the first four innings and Tap House tacked on six of its fence in the same inning. He also ning to go with his RBI triple and the top-seeded Deegan Roofing added four more in the fifth in- seven runs on five hits in the top added an RBI single and a double, double, while scoring all three men who nailed down a 30-7 ning to total 28 hits. of the fourth inning. The big hit in while scoring all three times. times. Farlan Alusik crushed a victory over second-seeded The Deegan Roofers, who fin- that inning came off the bat of Tom Baldowski hammered a solo homer and scored twice. Linwood Inn in Game 1 of the ished the regular season with a Linwood’s Jim Sydlo, who three-run shot over the leftfield But Kevin Woodring did it the best two out of three series of the 23-0 record, extended their win- slammed a three-run triple, the fence in the fourth inning, hard way by beating out a two- Union County Senior 50+ Soft- ning streak to 59 straight, which only extra-base hit for the Tap doubled and scored both times. run inside-the-park homer in the ball League A Division Champi- began during the 2015 season. House. second inning. He also singled onship held at Memorial 2 Field in Additionally, the Roofers are only The Deeganators sent their en- Reading is Good For You and scored. Although not blast- Linden on August 24. one win away from claiming their tire lineup to the plate so no one ing a home run, Kevin Spellman The Deeganators hammered six fourth consecutive A Division had more than three plate ap- was clean at the plate with a home runs, five over the fence, championship. pearances. Scott Mugele was the single, a two-run triple and an and scored six runs, ended via Deegan pitcher Pete Appolito first hitter to put one over the RBI single, while scoring all three the league’s six-run rule, in each was rolling along easily, permit- fence when he launched a two- times. run homer over the right field Linwood leadoff batter Joe fence in the third inning. Mugele Sarica wiggled a leadoff single in See & Subscribe at also rapped a two-run double, the top of the first inning then BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo singled and scored all three times. became the victim of a force out. Mike DiRienzo’s hard grounder Submit commentary and items for publishing. to short (Russo) resulted in an Email to [email protected] goleader.com/subscribe l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, August 31, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Deegan Roofers Nail Linwood Inn, 30-7, in Union County 50+ A Division Game 1 Page S-6 Thursday, August 31, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Township Schools to Open On September 7 for Over 3,800 Kids

By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE side Avenue School, effective Livingston Avenue School, were Specially Written for The Westfield Leader September 1. approved as new additions to the CRANFORD — Opening day for Anthony Rafaniello, who has faculty at the August board of the 2017-2018 school year in been the director of choral activi- education meeting. Cranford will be Thursday, Sep- ties and a music teacher at Curriculum/instruction updates tember 7. Teachers will greet Cranford High School for the past for 2017-2018 include new library more than 3,800 students for a 12 years, has been selected as media curricula with areas of fo- half day of school. the new supervisor of fine and cus on STEM (Science, Technol- New Superintendent of Schools performing arts. ogy, Engineering, Mathematics) Scott Rubin told board members Meghan Magnus, a music inquiry and digital literacy and the at the August board of education teacher; Gregory Braff, a spe- establishment of a writing tutorial meeting, “We’ve been very busy cial-education teacher; Kathleen class and a student-led writing at work” preparing for the new Petronella and Daniela Sellinger, center at Cranford High School. school year. general clerks, are the newest A rotating drop schedule will be Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader New staff orientation took place staff members at Cranford High implemented at Cranford High REBUILDING SUBSTATION...The PSE&G substation in Cranford is in the August 30 and is continuing to- School. School this year. The new sched- process of being rebuilt. It is seen on Saturday from the outside patio of the River day, August 31, and staff meet- Additionally, Angela uling allows for a 57-minute lunch & Rail restaurant across the street. ings for all faculty members are Sandoukas, special-education period in the middle of the day in scheduled for Tuesday and teacher at Hillside Avenue School; which upperclassmen are free to Wednesday, September 5 and 6. Joann Palumbo, a Spanish lan- do a variety of tasks such as meet- Cranford’s Court Hearing Professionally, teachers will guage teacher at Livingston Av- ing with counselors and teachers, have multiple opportunities for enue School and Walnut Avenue engaging in extracurricular activi- the development of 21st-cen- School; Cecilia Churms and Sara ties or leaving the building. Postponed to September 19 tury skills, personalized learning Marinelli, leave replacement Additionally, Cranford will con- and using data to help inform teachers at Orange Avenue tinue to pilot a tuition-based, By CHRISTINA M. HINKE to Union County Superior Court instruction. School, and Sara Megan Quinty, full-day kindergarten program. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Judge Camille Kenny requesting Teachers will be able to take a long-term substitute at CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE CRANFORD — A hearing, origi- a one-cycle adjournment of the part in an online curriculum por- nally set for Friday, September township’s motion, as well as tal and lesson planner this year, 1, that could allow the township Hartz’s motion. Hartz subse- which will afford them increased Cranford Rec. to Commence to amend its fair-share housing quently requested a denial of the opportunity to collaborate with obligation has been postponed adjournment. their peers. to Tuesday, September 19, at In Mr. Jedzniak’s letter, he Many faculty members are ex- Fall Registration Sept. 12 1:30 p.m. states that the “Township’s Mount cited about the upcoming school Cranford has requested a mo- Laurel team has met with Special year. Cori Curti, a teacher at Or- CRANFORD — The Cranford Community Pass. Online regis- tion for leave to amend a judg- Master MacKenzie and Mr. Walsh ange Avenue Elementary since Recreation and Parks Department tration enables participants to ment of compliance and repose from the Fair Share Housing Cen- 2010, and Orange Avenue School has announced that registration register 24 hours a day, seven and related relief with the state ter (FSHC) to commence confi- Teacher of the Year in 2015, told for Fall programs will begin on days a week, to make payment Superior Court is in regards to dential settlement discussions. The Westfield Leader, “I’m look- Tuesday, September 12, at 10 by credit card and to receive the the Mount Laurel lawsuit filed by The township was very encour- ing forward to meeting my new a.m. latest program updates as they Cranford Development Associ- aged by the results of this first students the most. It’s always fun The department brochure, occur through their account. In- ates, a.k.a. S. Hekemian Group. meeting, and in the absence of meeting a new group each year.” which lists all programs, will be dividuals may access their exist- The postponement comes after any unforeseen obstacles, we are Mr. Rubin, who signed a five- mailed to Cranford residents and ing account or create a new ac- Hartz Mountain Industries LLC cautiously optimistic that we will year contract in Cranford, began soon also may be viewed online count by visiting requested on August 15 that the reach an amicable accord with working for the district in July. at cranford.com/rec or by follow- register.communitypass.net/ court intervene in the Township FSHC.” Celine McNally, who previously ing the department on Facebook cranford. of Cranford’s motion for leave. Hartz’s attorney Stephen held the position of assistant prin- at facebook.com/ If needing assistance to regis- As of August 23, attorney Eisdorfer wrote in his August 24 cipal at Hillside Avenue School, is CranfordRecreationAndParks. All ter online, stop by the Cranford Michael Jedzniak of the Jeffrey R. letter to Judge Kenny that Mr. the new principal of Walnut Av- programs are for Cranford resi- Recreation and Parks Department Surenian and Associates law firm, Jedzniak requested an adjourn- enue School. dents only. or call (908) 709-7283. the law firm representing the ment because “Mr. Surenian was Jennifer Santa will take over The department strongly en- For any other questions, call township in its affordable-hous- newly returned from vacation and the position Ms. McNally is leav- courages registration for all the recreation and parks depart- ing obligation, had sent a letter CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ing as assistant principal of Hill- classes to be done online through ment at (908) 709-7283. Page S-7 Thursday, August 31, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Court Hearing Postponed to Sept. 19 BOE OKs Appointments sought the one-cycle adjourn- tween the amount of affordable Gap Year (expanded present For Cranford Schools ment to enable him to respond to housing that has been produced need) are each calling between Hartz’s filings.” in Cranford and its unmet hous- 86 and 87, and the Prospective By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE College. She spent the last 11 “In its letter requesting the ad- ing obligation. As set forth in the Need (2015-2025) are calling for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader years in the Mansfield, N.J. school journment, however, Cranford planning report submitted by 535, 81 and 217, respectively. It CRANFORD — Superintendent district as a second-grade does not request the adjourn- Hartz to the Cranford Planning was unclear as of press time how of Schools Scott Rubin introduced teacher, sixth-grade teacher, lan- ment on the grounds on which it Board, based upon these types many units Cranford has fulfilled Jennifer Santa as the new assis- guage arts coordinator and a solicited and obtained my con- of considerations, the property on prior round obligations and tant principal of Hillside Avenue curriculum writer. sent. Rather, it seeks the ad- would be entirely suitable for how many units are still required School at the regular monthly “We are thrilled to have her,” journment so that it can pursue development of 905 multi-family under current law. board of education meeting Mon- Mr. Rubin commented to the ‘confidential’ communications units, including a substantial Hartz also has said Cranford day night. board. with the Special Master from amount of low- and moderate- had not notified Hartz of its re- Superintendent Rubin told the In other business, the board which Hartz is excluded.” income housing,” the brief states. quest to amend the judgment board Ms. Santa was selected authorized the submission of the In Hartz’s brief it outlines its Cranford’s motion lists a num- even though Hartz’s property, 750 after “a very thorough search” Elementary and Secondary Edu- defense why it should be privy to ber of changed circumstances Walnut Avenue, is listed as a site that started with approximately cation Act (ESEA) combined grant these communications. that it says account for a surplus suitable for affordable housing, 340 candidates. application for fiscal year 2018 Hartz states in the brief that it in its realistic development po- and called this “tactic especially Ms. Santa earned a master’s for $158,164. The total includes is seeking to intervene “in order tential. objectionable” and says it vio- degree from Caldwell College and an allocation of $3,994 for the to preserve its interest in the “Cranford suggests in a foot- lates a Supreme Court mandate. her bachelor’s from Lycoming CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE development of its property, and note to its brief that, as a matter Hartz has cited this lack of com- to further provide this Court with of law, the Hartz property should munication as a “parallel to the potentially valuable input as to not be included in its determina- course it followed in 2008” with the issue of Cranford’s unmet tion of the municipality’s realistic Cranford Development Associ- CF Schools Open September 7 fair share need,” the brief states. development potential because ates (CDA) in its pursuit of devel- It further urges the court to deny the site, may not be determined oping a multi-family complex at The program is being expanded summer months. Cranford’s motion. by Cranford to be ‘an area in 215-235 Birchwood Avenue. It to two classes this year, with Cranford High School has new Hartz states in its brief that need of redevelopment for clas- says that Cranford is seeking to students being selected through LED lighting in stairwells and in Cranford specifies 750 Walnut sification’ under the Local Rede- go outside the negotiation pro- a lottery system. front of the school, painted stair- Avenue as being suitable for velopment and Housing Law, cess initiated by Hartz. Board of Education member wells, a sanded and stained gym- inclusionary development of N.J.S.A. 40:12A-5. Assuming for “In essence, Cranford seeks an Nicole Sherrin Kessler told The nasium floor and replaced ceiling multi-family housing. present purposes Cranford’s as- ex parte process that will lead to Westfield Leader, “We saw how tiles. Cranford has asked the Special sertion is correct, Cranford would crucial determinations involving much the kids flourished in the Carbon monoxide detectors were Master to determine and recom- still be obliged to address the Cranford’s: (1) realistic develop- program,” and further com- installed in all of the schools in the mend to the court that the ca- Hartz property as part of ad- ment potential, (2) unmet need mented, “we received really posi- district, and all of the elementary pacity of 750 Walnut is exactly dressing its ‘unmet need,’ i.e., and satisfaction of that unmet tive feedback from parents and and middle schools had filtered 300 units, a density of 10 units the portion of Cranford’s fair share need, and (3) final housing ele- teachers.” water bottle-filling stations and per acre. housing obligation in excess of ment and fair share plan,” the There will be some technology water fountains installed. Hartz’s position is Cranford “has realistic development potential,” brief states. and infrastructure updates in the Lincoln School, Memorial Field exhibited neither the creativity Hartz brief states. Further, Hartz states that district, which include the imple- and Bloomingdale Avenue nor the ‘opportunity’ as man- Hartz has made a request to Cranford’s purchase of 215-235 mentation of 700 new and up- Schools had paving projects com- dated in Mt. Laurel II.” the township to deem the prop- Birchwood Avenue from CDA was graded computers throughout the pleted. Walnut Avenue School Ten units per acre is lower than erty an Area in Need of Redevel- for the “express purpose” of re- district, made possible due to the and Livingston Avenue School the average 39-unit per-acre opment, and has presented its ducing the number of market- successful infrastructure upgrade had vinyl asbestos floor tile abate- density permitted in three other case in favor of that classifica- rate and affordable units built on last year. Additionally, there will ment in the library and in three sites in Cranford: Woodmont Sta- tion. the site, which was “contemptu- be a district alert system upgrade. classrooms. tion, Riverfront at Cranford Sta- In its brief, Hartz goes further ous behavior,” and says Cranford Enhanced security measures Additionally, the district tested tion and Cranford Crossing, Hartz to outline the housing obliga- had never sought approval by will be employed during the 2017- its drinking water for lead. Of the says. Hartz has proposed a de- tions that have been identified the court. 2018 school year district-wide, 149 samples taken, 138 met the velopment capacity of its 30.5- by three authorities. The FSHC Hartz further expresses its opin- which include new protocol for standards established by the U.S. acre property of 30 units per acre expert Kinsey, municipal expert ion that Cranford’s request to door access and an adherence to Environmental Protection Agency for a total of approximately 900 Angelides, and Court appointed extend its judgment of compli- a permitted items policy that will for lead in drinking water. Eleven units. expert Reading it states have ance to 2025 is unlawful. be enacted at highly-attended drinking water outlets tested “The proposed 10-unit per acre outlined the Prior Round (87- Township Attorney Ryan Coo- public events. above the action level for lead. density is also not scaled to the 99), each calling for 148 afford- per had no comment on Hartz’s A number of facility projects All 11 water fountains under- magnitude of the difference be- able housing, the Present Need motion to intervene. have been completed over the gone remediation. Page S-8 Thursday, August 31, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary BOE OKs Appointments for Cranford Schools Local Letters to the Editor local non-public schools within Petschow, Jr. relayed to the board correspondence with the attor- the district. that Hartz Mountain Industries ney for Hartz Mountain Indus- Garwood Moving in Right Direction The board approved two sala- e-mailed the board requesting tries as needed. ries to be paid from the ESEA proof of the enrollment numbers Resident Mark Zucker stood to grant fund, one to a teacher from in the form of addresses of stu- address the board and inquired Maintaining Services, Infrastructure Hillside Avenue School in the dents. about the potential number of amount of $76,400 and a second Ever wonder how teachers bucket truck, leaf vacuum, street Business Administrator and students that will be coming in spend their summers? Well, if sweeper, air compressor and to a literary coach in the district Board Secretary Robert Carfagno from the creation of apartments for $28,500. they are on town council, they front-end loader. Garwood has told board members he created a being built by Hartz Mountain might spend it like us. also been given a Toro to use A joint transportation agree- list of student addresses to offer Industries. ment between the Cranford Board Last week, we went down to with a sidewalk snow plow. Addi- proof of enrollment but made Mr. Carfagno commented to Mr. the Garwood Department of Pub- tionally, this year, with a new of Education and the Morris Union clear no other confidential infor- Zucker that the district has a de- Jointure Commission was retro- lic Works main center and yard council makeup, a garbage truck mation was distributed. mographer that does a study in to check out the equipment and has been ordered to replace a actively agreed upon in the As previously reported in The September and October that will amount of $41,538.94 for the area. As you might have read, 1996 truck with a compactor from Westfield Leader, Hartz Moun- project five years into the future, the Garwood Council is starting 1984. Garwood is moving in the 2017 extended school year. tain Industries attorney James factoring in the current applica- The following curricula was ap- the process of investigating the right direction, but we need to Rhatican had commented to the tions on file, not on pending value of investing in a structure continue to replace equipment proved by the board: Media for public and the township commit- changes, to anticipate changeover grades kindergarten through sec- for storing the trucks that are not that has passed its useful life and tee that Mr. Petschow had not in the district. presently sheltered. Although stop throwing large amounts of ond grade; media for grades 3 returned his phone, e-mail or “It’s been pretty accurate in the through 5; language arts: read- some pieces of equipment are taxpayer money into expensive mail correspondence. past,” Mr. Carfagno relayed to Mr. covered, others remain out in repair bills. The DPW staff has ing and writing for grade 8; Japa- Mr. Petschow told the board Mr. Zucker. nese for grade 8; guitar 2 for the elements depending on the done a great job making the best Rhatican “was sending e-mails to Once the data collected by the season. Even more pressing is with what they have and making grades 10, 11 and 12; ESL (En- me that I was not receiving.” demographer goes to the board, glish as a Second Language) for the physical state of our equip- sure services are provided to the Mr. Petschow had communica- it is made public sometime in ment, some of which date as far residents, and they deserve to grades kindergarten through tion with Mr. Rhatican the next late fall. grade 12; writing center back as 1990. have equipment that doesn’t risk day and further commented he The next board meeting is sched- On the bright side, in recent breaking down on a daily basis. practicum for grades 11 and 12, would be available for additional uled for Monday, September 11. and a writing center tutorial for years, the council did purchase a Additionally, we spent nearly grades 11 and 12. much needed dump truck and two hours driving up and down The board approved several ap- Local Residents Named to entered into an agreement that every street in Garwood to in- pointments for the school year. has provided temporary use of spect and document which are in Meghan Magnus was hired as a equipment, including a chipper, the most dire need of paving and music teacher at Cranford High Dean's List at RIT new curbs. On a positive note, School, Gregory Braff was hired Probitas Verus Honos many streets in town are in pretty as a special-education teacher ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The follow- is studying graphic design. good shape as the council has for the high school, Angela ing local residents made the Elise Lloyd of Westfield, who is done road projects annually. For- Sandoukas was hired as a spe- Dean's List for the 2017 spring studying illustration. NJ Residents Named tunately, State Department of cial-education teacher at Hillside semester at Rochester Institute LeiAnna Chin of Westfield, who Transportation and County In- Avenue School, and Joann of Technology: is studying industrial design. To Mount Dean’s List frastructure grants have offset Palumbo was hired as a Spanish- Austin Brogan of Cranford, who is Thane Vollbrecht of Cranford, NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The follow- the direct cost to Garwood tax- language teacher at Livingston studying computer engineering. who is studying mechanical en- ing New Jersey residents were payers by covering about 50 to Avenue School and Walnut Av- Carson Clarke-Magrab of gineering. recently honored by Mount Saint 75 percent of the projects each enue School. Westfield, who is studying com- Asher Stabler of Westfield, who Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y. year. Garwood is moving in the Additionally, Cecilia Churms and puter engineering. is studying photographic sci- for making the Spring 2017 right direction and we take great Sara Marinelli were hired as leave Dylan Kelly of Cranford, who is ences. Dean’s List. pride in maintaining our vital replacement teachers, Sara studying computer science. Adam Rock of Fanwood, who is Nearly 450 Mount students roadways. Megan Quinty was hired as a Jake Barrow of Westfield, who studying computer science earned a place on the list this We look forward to continuing long-term substitute teacher, and is studying computer science. Degree-seeking undergraduate semester. to plan for the long term and Kathleen Petronella and Daniela Georgiy Rozenshteyn of Cran- students are eligible for Dean's The Dean’s List distinction is ensure tax dollars are spent Sellinger were brought on to fill ford, who is studying computer List if their term GPA is greater awarded each semester to stu- wisely. Hope everyone has a 10-month general clerk positions. science. than or equal to 3.400; they do dents who have carried at least happy and safe Labor Day week- Anthony Valera was approved as Sam Finston of Cranford, who not have any grades of "Incom- 12 graded credits with a mini- end! a prorated district bus driver. is studying game design and de- plete", "D" or "F"; and they have mum semester GPA of 3.5. Council President Sara Todisco In regards to correspondence, velopment. registered for, and completed, at Spring 2017 Dean’s List: Councilman Marc Lazarow Board of Education President Kurt Melissa Ruppel of Cranford, who least 12 credit hours. Lyndsay Pace of Cranford. Borough of Garwood Page S-9 Thursday, August 31, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Kenilworth Hist. Soc. Offers Grable Graduates Outdoor Movie Planned From Purchase Coll. PURCHASE, N.Y. – Emily Mohegan, Lancaster Trips Grable, of Cranford, graduated At Garwood Family Center KENILWORTH — The Kenilworth limited on these popular outings, from Purchase College with a Historical Society will host bus it is suggested that reservations Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance GARWOOD – Spencer Savings chance to restore it to its former trips to Mohegan Sun Casino in be made early to ensure avail- on May 19. Bank has teamed up with the glory by producing the world's Uncasville, Conn., on Saturday, ability. Gift certificates for the The graduates were joined Westfield Area YMCA, the Greater greatest singing competition. October 28, and to the National trips are available for purchase. by thousands of family mem- Westfield Area Chamber of Com- Five contestants emerge: a Christmas Center, Shady Maple Proceeds will benefit the bers, friends, college faculty, merce and the Borough of mouse, a timid elephant, a pig, a Smorgasbord and Kitchen Kettle Kenilworth Historical Society’s and staff members who came Garwood to bring the community gorilla and a punk-rock porcu- Village in Lancaster County, Pa., historic Oswald J. Nitschke House together to celebrate their a free family movie night with pine. on Saturday, December 2. by helping to defray the cost of achievements. “Movie Under the Stars” at the There will be freshly served The Mohegan Sun trip will de- an elevator that makes the re- This year's SUNY honorary Garwood Family Center Y Field, popcorn, refreshments, ice cream part at 8 a.m. from the St. cently restored circa 1880 “living degree recipients include men 500 East Street in Garwood on and door prizes raffled off. The Theresa’s School parking lot, lo- history” museum and cultural arts and women who have made Friday, September 8. The fea- movie will begin at dusk (around cated at 540 Washington Av- center fully accessible to every- significant contributions to cul- ture film is an animated musical 7 p.m.) so attendees are encour- enue, Kenilworth, and return to one. tural and civic life in New York, about a Koala presiding over a aged to arrive early for a good Kenilworth at approximately 9 The Kenilworth Historical Soci- including Former Mayor David once-grand theater that has fallen spot. The rain date is scheduled p.m. The $55 fee includes motor ety is an independent, volun- N. Dinkins, Pulitzer Prize-win- on hard times. He takes one final for Sunday, September 17. coach transportation; an approxi- teer-based, non-profit, tax-ex- ning art critic for The New York mate six-hour visit to the casino, empt, 501(c)(3) organization Times Holland Cotter, and cul- Myeloma Run/Walk to Be which additionally houses a wide dedicated to the research, pres- tural leader Barbaralee range of distinctive shops and ervation and interpretation of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel. popular restaurants; a $15 cou- Oswald J. Nitschke House, local pon for the casino’s buffet, an- history and culture. For more Held Sept. 23 at Oak Ridge other type of meal or shopping, information, visit Probitas Verus Honos CLARK — The Fifth Annual T-shirts and event bags will be and a $10 coupon for free bets. kenilworthhistoricalsociety.org. Miracles for Myeloma, a 5K Run/ distributed. Awards will be given The December 2 Lancaster Walk event, is scheduled for Sat- for best times in various age County “Enchanted Holiday Sam- urday, September 23, at Oak categories. All proceeds will be pler” trip will depart from the St. Ridge Park in Clark. The co- donated to the IMF. Registration Theresa’s School parking lot at founders of the race are Clark opens at 8 a.m. with the race 7:15 a.m. and return to resident Sheree Pask, a Myeloma officially starting at 9:30 a.m. Kenilworth at approximately 8 survivor and a teacher at The A Remembrance Path where p.m. The $85 cost includes mo- Presbyterian Nursery School in balloons tied to placards with tor coach transportation; admis- Westfield, and Westfield resident names of people being honored sion to the National Christmas Gina Klemm, whose brother, or remembered will be featured. Center, which features 15 main Frank Guarino, died of the dis- Maroon balloons are designated galleries of life-sized exhibits ease in 2012. for patients living with Myeloma celebrating the magic and memo- The course is staged entirely or other forms of cancer and ries, history and traditions of within the park on paved paths, white in remembrance of those Christmas; a 1950’s replica and people of all ages are en- who have passed on from can- Woolworth’s 5-and-10 store and couraged to participate in this cer. Anyone can purchase these more; a meal at Shady Maple community-wide fundraiser. for an additional $25 donation. Smorgasbord, Lancaster Miracles for Myeloma raised over Mrs. Pask, currently in remission, County’s largest smorgasbord, $51,000 at last year’s event that has undergone chemotherapy and featuring 200 feet of buffets with went directly to the International two stem cell transplants over the more than 100 selections, and a Myeloma Foundation (IMF) to- last few years. “I am blessed with visit to Kitchen Kettle Village, wards a research grant. Multiple a wonderful support network of which has more than 40 spe- Myeloma is an incurable cancer family members, friends, co-work- cialty shops and offers an array of plasma cells which attacks and ers, doctors and nurses who have of holiday festivities. There are destroys bone. helped me immensely during my gift shops at all three stops. The entry fee is $30 per walker/ cancer journey,” she said. Each trip will include compli- runner until Friday, September To register or donate, or for mentary door prizes on the bus. Photo courtesy of Susan M. Dougherty 1; after that it is $35. Children’s more information, go to For further information and res- MOVING TOWARD MIRACLES...The 2016 Miracles for Myeloma Run/Walk fees are $20. Runners also may myeloma.donordrive.com/ ervations, call (908) 709-0434 sports people of all ages. This year’s fund-raising event will take place on register on the day of the event. event/miraclesformyeloma or call or (908) 709-0391. As space is Saturday, September 23, at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. For pre-registered participants, (732) 574-9182. Page S-10 Thursday, August 31, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CDC Invites Director’s Local Residents Standing on Ceremony Graduate from RIT ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Some Submissions Due Sept. 1 3,500 students graduated dur- To be Presented at CDC ing Rochester Institute of CRANFORD – CDC Theatre in tion. Directors interested are Technology's 132nd commence- CRANFORD – The honor of the der identity, or gender expres- Cranford is New Jersey’s longest asked to submit no more than ment celebration, held in May, public’s presence is requested at sion. Fifty percent of the ticket continuously producing commu- three shows for the program com- including: CDC Theatre in Cranford. The proceeds will be donated to nity theatre. Director’s submis- mittee to consider, along with a Kaitlin Hipkin of Cranford, who invitation is to come and enjoy GLSEN. sions are being sought for for the synopsis of each show. Please graduated with a BS in computer an hilarious and heartfelt collec- This special event will have a 2018-1019 100th Season main also include a resume, brief state- science; Melissa Ruppel of tion of works written by eight of limited engagement of only three stage productions and also di- ment of your interest in the shows Cranford, who graduated with a the nation’s best playwrights, nights on Thursday, Friday and rectors who would like to join the and why you chose to submit to BFA in graphic design; Thane including Mo Gaffney, Neil Saturday, September 7, 8 and 9, production team of the Young CDC Theatre. Vollbrecht of Cranford, who LaBute, Paul Rudnick and Moises with performances at 8 p.m. Visit Artist Program for 2018. The deadline for both submis- graduated with a BS in mechani- Kaufman. www.cdctheatre.org for tickets Directors within a broad range sions is Friday, September 1. Di- cal engineering. Standing on Ceremony: The and further information. Group of experience and who will bring rectors who have submitted a Gay Marriage Plays is a powerful discounts are available by calling their enthusiasm to the theatre project that is of interest to CDC Quinn Earns Dean's List collection of short plays that cel- (908) 276-7611. Funding has and the community will be con- Theatre will be contacted via e- ebrate love and explore the still- been made possible in part by sidered. mail on or about October 1 so that At SUNY New Paltz evolving landscape of marriage the NJ State Council on the Arts, The season runs from Septem- an interview can be scheduled. NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – SUNY New equality in the USA. Dept. of State, a Partner Agency ber through June during which Forms and additional informa- Paltz has released the Dean's For this special event, CDC The- of the National Endowment for typically program two musicals, tion may be found by visiting List for outstanding academic atre has partnered with the Gay, the Arts, through a grant admin- a play and a children’s produc- www.cdctheatre.org. achievement during the spring Lesbian, and Straight Education istered by the Union County Of- 2017 semester. Network (GLSEN). GLSEN is a fice of Cultural & Heritage Af- The College is proud to con- non-profit organization whose fairs. Students Earn Dean's List at gratulate Brendan Quinn of mission is to create safe and CDC is located at 78 Winans Cranford for being named to the affirming schools for all, regard- Avenue, Cranford. Saint Joseph's University spring 2017 Dean's List. less of sexual orientation, gen- PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The fol- Grawehr of Westfield, Vienna lowing students earned dean's Stivala of Cranford, Connor En- Local Residents Named to list honors for the Spring 2017 glish of Fanwood, Kathleen semester at Saint Joseph's Uni- McEwen of Scotch Plains, Mat- versity. thew Guastamacchia of Scotch Julia Abbattista of Westfield, Plains and Anthony Krajcsik of Dean's List at RIT Victoria Greeley of Mountainside, Scotch Plains. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The follow- Melissa Ruppel of Cranford, who Robert Noonan of Westfield, Jo- ing local residents made the is studying graphic design. seph Santry of Westfield, Brendan Probitas Verus Honos Dean's List for the 2017 spring Elise Lloyd of Westfield, who is Szefinski of Cranford, Nicholas semester at Rochester Institute studying illustration. of Technology: LeiAnna Chin of Westfield, who Austin Brogan of Cranford, who is studying industrial design. Introduction to Square is studying computer engineer- Thane Vollbrecht of Cranford, ing. who is studying mechanical en- Carson Clarke-Magrab of gineering. Dancing Offerred in Clark Westfield, who is studying com- Asher Stabler of Westfield, who puter engineering. is studying photographic sciences. CLARK – Y Squares, a square friends, while at the same time Dylan Kelly of Cranford, who is Adam Rock of Fanwood, who is dance club located in Clark, in- being mentally and physically studying computer science. studying computer science vites the public to a free intro- stimulated. No prior knowledge Jake Barrow of Westfield, who Degree-seeking undergraduate duction to Square Dancing on or training is necessary to learn is studying computer science. students are eligible for Dean's Tuesday evenings, September 19 to square dance. Couples and Georgiy Rozenshteyn of Cran- List if their term GPA is greater and 26, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. singles are welcome. ford, who is studying computer than or equal to 3.400; they do at the Frank Hehnley School, 590 No registration is required. For science. not have any grades of "Incom- READY TO WED...Jose Figueroa and Raritan Road, Clark. more information contact Al and Sam Finston of Cranford, who plete", "D" or "F"; and they have Joe Leo in rehearsal for Standing on Square dancing offers every- Judy at (732) 494-8871 or visit is studying game design and de- registered for, and completed, at Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays at one an opportunity to make new www.nnjsda.org. velopment. least 12 credit hours. CDC in Cranford.