Addams Tavern Opens on Elm; Trader Joe's to Re-Open Dec. 2 Borough
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Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, November 17, 2016 OUR 126th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 46-2016 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Addams Tavern Opens on Elm; Trader Joe’s to Re-Open Dec. 2 By DOMINIC A. LAGANO Sherry Cronin, DWC executive di- nesses having the opportunity to re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader rector, stated the expiration date is apply for previously awarded grants. WESTFIELD — At its final needed in part for accounting pur- Ms. Cronin next promoted “Wel- monthly board of directors meeting poses. The DWC has a finite budget come Home to Westfield,” a series of of the year held on Monday, the Down- for awarding grants and occasionally holiday-themed events occurring in town Westfield Corporation (DWC), businesses do not claim monies after November and December. the management entity of the Special an installation or a renovation is com- Ms. Cronin first discussed Small Improvement District (SID), dis- pleted for a variety of reasons. Ms. Business Saturday, which will be held cussed introducing expiration dates Cronin also stated some businesses this year on Saturday, November 26. for grants awarded to local businesses. go out of business before renovations “We encourage people to shop As part of its mandate, the DWC begin and some businesses delay reno- small and support our local retailers. provides grants to businesses par- vation projects due to budgetary or DWC is a community champion or- tially subsidizing improvements made other concerns. ganizing entertainment, free parking to signage, facades or interior resto- Ms. Cronin said a time limit of six and promotions that day,” Ms. Cronin ration of buildings. months would be instituted with busi- stated. Ms. Cronin explained the impor- tance of “Welcome Home to Westfield” events. “The holiday sea- son is important especially for retail- ers as many report that it makes their year. Our holiday events are part of ‘Welcome Home to Westfield’ as many people return home and will enjoy downtown. Our events are a Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader tradition and many people look for- SOLEMN MESSAGE…Allan Betau, commander of the Martin Wallberg American Legion Post 3 of Westfield, speaks ward to the holiday experience they during Friday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Monument to Veterans of World War I. create. They may not remember a product they bought, but they remem- ber posing for a picture on the street Borough Council Reappoints with Santa and Mrs. Claus or with the Yuletide Carolers as they sing a beau- tiful Christmas carol.” Ms. Cronin also said there would Auditing Firm In 4-2 Vote be complimentary holiday parking in metered spots on streets and in public By BETSEY BURGDORF Morales, thus giving the Democrats “No, they can’t rubber stamp any- parking lots in the downtown area Specially Written for The Westfield Leader council majority as well as the mayor’s thing,” Borough Administrator Chris- beginning Saturday, December 17, GARWOOD — The borough coun- seat come January. tina Ariemma replied. and lasting until Monday, December cil approved several resolutions at its At the meeting, the governing body “It’s a small price to pay to give a 26. Tuesday night meeting, announced the approved, by a vote of 4-to-2, to remain different perspective to what goes on in Dominic A. Lagano for The Westfield Leader In other news, Ms. Cronin reported sale of luminaries and reported on past with the town’s current auditor of here,” Mr. Mathieu stated referring to TALKING GRANTS...The Westfield Downtown Corporation (DWC) Board of that Addams Tavern, located at 115 and upcoming events. Councilman Suplee, Clooney & Company at a yearly the approximately $15,000 difference Directors discuss the expiration of downtown grants during its meeting Monday Elm Street, opened on Monday. The Louis Petruzzelli ran the meeting in the salary of $49,900. Councilman Mathieu in price between the two proposals night. restaurant, run by the Harvest Res- absence of Mayor Charles Lombardo and Councilman Joseph Sarno both put received. “It tells the world we are not taurant Group, offers upscale restau- who was attending the annual New forward a “no” vote. Councilwoman a kept borough.” He continued by say- rant fare in a pub-style atmosphere. Jersey State League of Municipalities Sara Todisco reported that two propos- ing, “If you get too friendly with your Board Approves Rooftop The tavern recently received clear- Conference in Atlantic City. als were received, one from Suplee, auditor they call that the 90s.” ance to open following a lawsuit filed Tuesday’s council meeting was the Clooney and the other from Holman Ms. Todisco reported that Suplee, by the owner of the building against first since Election Day where Demo- Frenia Allison, which came in at Clooney provides unlimited telephone Terrace Deck in Downtown its tenants. The lawsuit concerned crats Marc Lazarow and Jennifer $64,000. Ms. Todisco reported the consultation to the council and mayor certain aspects of the building’s res- Blumenstock defeated Republicans town’s chief financial officer (CFO), at no charge and was against going with By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL looking for relief to convert the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Councilman Jim Mathieu and Tony Sandra Bruns, did an analysis of the another auditor calling it “unchartered Specially Written for The Westfield Leader existing retail use to a mixed use proposals and recommended staying territory.” WESTFIELD — Members of the building with retail use on the first with Suplee, Clooney. The resolution passed with Council- board of adjustment unanimously floor, residential use on the second “I think it is in the best interest of the woman Cuccaro voting to approve, but approved plans for applicant An- and third floors and a roof terrace/ Cranford BOE Incumbents taxpayer to stick with a company that asking that the council “guarantee we drew Calcagno, also known as Flat deck on top. has been good to Garwood,” Council- get someone new in here next year.” Iron Realty, to upgrade the building According to the original appli- woman Todisco said. In other news, Ms. Tosisco reported at 44 Elm Street, which will include cation, the ordinance allows a maxi- Congratulate Sheridan Councilman Mathieu stated he found that the Historical Committee held a a rooftop/terrace deck. mum height of 40 feet where the the analysis done by the CFO to be remembrance of Garwood’s Purple The approval came after upgraded first plans proposed was 44.25 feet By ROBYBN ORR--GIOFFRE Sheridan include a drop for Cranford in speculative calling it an “inherent con- Heart recipients on November 12 at the plans from last month’s meeting and and that residential use is presently Specially Written for The Westfield Leader school rankings. “We’re still a great flict of interest.” He suggested the coun- Georgiana Gurrieri Memorial Park. a long list of conditions for the permitted on the second and third CRANFORD — Catherine Sheridan, school system, I just don’t want us to cil “get someone else in here to get a She also reported that the Celebra- rooftop deck. Conditions include floors only and not on the roof. The the newly elected member to the board drop anymore,” she said. new set of eyes.” tions Committee will be selling lumi- limiting usage of the amount of newly revised plans reduced the of education (BOE), was congratulated Ms. Sheridan made clear she would Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro naries again this year and hopes that people on the rooftop to five at any height to 43 feet, nine inches. by re-elected incumbents Patrick Lynch, attempt to keep the property taxes down agreed. “Sometimes new eyeballs find residents of the borough take part. In- given time, and that there are to be Last month, Mr. Tobia testified Nicole Sherrin Kessler and Kristen for Cranford residents “within reason.” things. How long have they [Suplee, formation can be found on the borough’s no tents, canopies, permanent roof- that the rooftop portion of the build- Mallon, along with the rest of the board “I want to keep Cranford a great Clooney] been doing it — 20 to 30 website www.garwood.org. top speakers, or music past 10 p.m. ing would also be used to house the on Monday night. school district, because I know that years?” she asked the council. She stated According to written comments from The board’s conditions also state HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Four candidates ran for three posi- affects our house values,” she said. that Suplee, Clooney and had been Mayor Lombardo to The Westfield that there are to be no bathrooms on Conditioning) units. tions on the Cranford BOE: incumbent “People desire to come to Cranford doing the audit “for so long they can Leader, the Liquid Church of Garwood the rooftop and no outdoor plumb- This month, in his testimony, Mr. board members Kurt Petschow, Jr. because it’s a great school system. We rubberstamp the whole thing.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing, lighting other than what is code Calcagno testified that because of (president), Mr. Lynch and Ms. Sherrin want to keep it a great school district.” compliant, no excessive patio fur- Occupational Safety and Health Kessler, along with newcomer Ms. Business Administrator and Board niture, big screen tv’s, and no out- Regulations (OSHA) and construc- Sheridan. Ms. Mallon ran unopposed Secretary Robert Carfagno congratu- door kitchens. tion codes, recessed railings would for a one-year expired term. lated Ms. Sheridan and thanked Mr. Last month, after almost two hours have to be installed regardless if the Ms.