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Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 19, 2019 OUR 129th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 51-2019 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Cranford School District to See Share of Birchwood PILOT By CHRISTINA M. HINKE would not see taxes from that resi- Under the PILOT agreement with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dential development, had the town- Birchwood Developers, the township CRANFORD – The township com- ship committee not formed this shar- is to receive 11 percent of revenue in mittee passed an ordinance Tuesday ing agreement with the school dis- the first 15 years of the 30-year tax that formalizes an agreement with the trict. The township made an agree- abatement. Cranford school district to share a ment to provide the district 70 per- Superintendent of Schools Scott portion of the Annual Service Charge cent of the Annual Service Charge Rubin, Ed.D., said to the committee, from Birchwood Developers Urban received in the calendar year of the “On behalf of the board of Renewal Associates, LLC, commenc- Annual Service Charge start date; 70 education...we really appreciate the ing upon Birchwood’s substantial percent of the Annual Service Charge opportunity you afforded us to advo- completion of a residential develop- received in the first full calendar year cate on behalf of our students and ment along Birchwood Avenue. following the Annual Service Charge faculty.” The apartment complex is under start date; and 55 percent of the An- Two developments going up in the development currently. Since nual Service Charge received in the township are to have deed restric- Birchwood Developers has made an third, fourth and fifth full calendar tions placed after the committee agreement to make a payment in lieu years following the Annual Service passed resolutions. A new mixed-use of taxes (PILOT) to the township, Charge start date, according to the building at 109 Walnut Avenue is to that would mean the school district resolution. include four affordable-housing units, and 310 Centennial Avenue is to provide two affordable-housing (AH) units. Each of those two developments’ AH units would go towards the township’s affordable-housing plan. The desilting of the Rahway River Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader near two dams, Droescher’s Dam and CHRISTMAS CAROLING...The Redeemer Lutheran Church Choir sings carols in downtown Westfield on Sunday Hansel Dam, was approved by reso- morning. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation. lution. All voted in favor of the resolution to permit 2019 vacation carryover for employees. Garwood Council Creates The committee decided to authorize Statewide Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) effective January 1, 2020 Parks and Recreation Committee through January 1, 2021. In the conference session held prior to the offi- By MICHAEL BONACCORSO giving it 110 percent,” she said. ment will help Santa tour Garwood cial meeting, the committee discussed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mayor Todisco said “long-stand- as he waves to all the borough’s switching to the Garden State JIF, but GARWOOD – Mayor Sara Todisco ing traditions” were maintained children. The Santa Brunch, spon- some commissioners had concerns and the borough council adopted an while new traditions were added to sored by the Garwood Fire Depart- Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader about the surplus. Township Admin- ordinance at Thursday’s council meet- the holiday festival. ment, was held on Sunday. BELLY UP TO THE BAR...Last Friday night's rain-soaked streets saw Santas ing, which would approve a Garwood “This year’s Christmas tree light- “I hope to see a big turnout for our and Mrs. Claus huddled under umbrellas heading to the Thirsty Turtle in istrator Jamie Cryan had noted some Cranford. One of the Santas (when asked what his name was replied, "K-r-i-s, as of the positives of the Garden State parks and recreation committee to ing was literally the best ever,” second annual Menorah lighting,” in Kringle") said this is the 7th year for the Cranford version of Santa Con. The JIF in that it provided a “more robust replace the existing recreation com- Mayor Todisco said. said Mayor Todisco. This event will bar even featured elves and a Grinch who seemed happy to be there. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 mission structure. The mayor said the Christmas tree take place on Monday, December Councilwoman Jennifer lighting had the largest turnout, with 23, at 6 p.m., in celebration of Ha- Blumenstock stated she wanted to numerous “compliments” paid to the nukkah. provide residents with “assurance” event’s structure. The event included Councilman Russell Graham Board of Education Recognizes the committee structure will be additional snacks, face painting, vol- openly asked Garwood’s Police implemented to expand program- unteer-participation information Chief James Wright to look at pedes- ming options while allowing more tables and performances by the Y trian safety on Brookside Place. Honor Students, Board Members residents to volunteer. The commit- Dance Academy and the Girl Scouts. Councilman Graham said pedestrian tee structure will not replace or “I look forward to Santa coming safety came to his attention when his By MICHAEL BONACCORSO two students in grades 5 through 8 guished in academics, they are all eliminate any recreation programs back to Garwood on the fire truck wife was almost struck three sepa- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader received Honor Society certificates well rounded,” Principal Emmons for children or seniors, stated Coun- this Saturday,” Mayor Todisco said. rate times while walking alongside GARWOOD – Superintendent at the meeting. Lincoln School Prin- said. cilwoman Blumenstock. Garwood’s volunteer fire depart- the road or trying to cross the road. Teresa Quigley, Ed.D., and Board of cipal Mary Emmons said eligible stu- The Honor Society students are “It’s important to emphasize that,” Education President Christine dents maintained straight A’s in each “diligent academically,” yet they also said Mayor Todisco, addressing Guerriero recognized Lincoln School subject. are athletes, artists, and many are Councilwoman Blumenstock’s as- See Online Bonus => www.goleader.com/free students who attained Marking Pe- “Nothing less than an A, not one B interested in theatre arts, stated Prin- sertion suggesting the recreation riod 1 Honor Society at Tuesday’s plus, (is) allowed. Quite remarkable. cipal Emmons. committee will enhance program- Community -- Brownie Troop in Union County Wrestling; Blue board of education meeting. Forty- These students are not only distin- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ming options. 40455 Leads Tree-Decorating. Devil Boy Cagers Have Depth and Mayor Todisco said the commit- Sports -- Blue Devils Team to Beat Experience This Year. tee structure has been implemented successfully in other capacities, al- Place your Holiday Greeting in the Leader/Times newspaper. lowing residents to be heard. Go to => https://www.goleader.com/christmas/ Garwood will begin participating Wish your friends Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in a new “electronic waste” recycling program addressing what is (No charge. The list will be published next week.) referred to as “e-waste,” stated Councilwoman Blumenstock. E- waste refers to electronic devices that drastically harm the environment if disposed of in regular garbage, Councilwoman Blumenstock explained. Councilwoman Blumenstock said Garwood will be paid by the recycling company that is collecting the electronic waste. The recycling opportunity allows for Garwood to profit, while residents can dispose of unwanted items in an environ- mentally-friendly way. Such items include televisions, cameras, computers, cell phones and other common electronic devices. Residents can drop off their unwanted electronic items at Borough Hall on the third Saturday in Janu- ary, April, July and October. Additional drainage, new curbs and new sidewalks have been com- Courtesy of Nikki McAuliffe/Downtown Westfield Corp. pleted as the New Street project has WELCOME HOME...Members of the 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Regiment, been finished, Mayor Todisco said. New Jersey Army National Guard made their return home from Jordan with a “The sidewalks had previously not police escort to the Westfield National Guard Armory Thursday night. A crowd existed. I’ve heard from residents of supporters at East Broad and Elm Streets in Downtown Westfield waved United about how happy they are to have a States Flags and held up signs to welcome the troops back home. ‘new’ New Street,” the mayor remarked. PAGE INDEX The Garwood Christmas tree Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13 lighting was a success, Mayor Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Todisco said. Police ...... 12 Real Estate .... 9-11 “I want to take a moment to thank Community ... 5-7, 12 Classifieds ..... 12 all the volunteers on the Garwood Obituary ...... 7 A&E ...... 13-14 Celebrations Committee for really

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Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS...The Cranford High School Madrigal Singers per- WINTER WINDS…The “Cranford Christmas Winds.” an informal group of form for the American Federation of Teachers NJ Retirees at their Christmas Cranford musicians performs holiday music in the Cranford train station Wednes- luncheon held at the Deutscher Club in Clark recently. day night December 11, as the evening rush hour commuters come home. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader LOST A BET...Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle lost a bet to the Police Chief Chris Battiloro after her college team lost to the chief’s and wore a Clemson jersey at last week’s town council meeting. Cranford Township to Share Garwood Bd. of Ed. PILOT with Schools CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “In addition to academically dis- said he would respond to her, “don’t offering” than Statewide and train- nity or return on your tax dollar,” she tinguishing themselves, Lincoln worry about it.” ing took place “more locally.” remarked. School students often find subject “It shows his personality and na- A salary guide for the position of Commissioner Mary O’Connor categories or non-academic inter- ture,” Superintendent Quigley said. communication officer in the police said as a result of the State of New ests they incorporate into their hob- Mr. Piarulli said he was honored department was passed. A salary guide Jersey being in the process of pass- bies or extracurricular activities,” to serve on the board of education. was created because, according to the ing a law on single-use plastics, the said Principal Emmons. “I am very proud of what we have resolution, in 2018, the Township of township committee is putting a hold Superintendent Quigley said the been able to accomplish in the last Cranford’s non-supervisory white- on its own law as state law “would 42 honorees included 10 fifth-grade three years and I truly believe our collar employees petitioned the Pub- supersede” local laws. In January, students, 11 sixth-grade students, future BOE is set up for success,” lic Employment Relations Commis- she said, the committee will look at 10 seventh-grade students and 10 Mr. Piarulli said. sion to de-certify their recognized the law and ensure that businesses eighth-grade students. Superintendent Quigley said Ms. negotiations representative, and as a have the tools they need. “We want Each student was presented with Simitz was “our marketer and ad- result are no longer covered by a small business owners to know they an honorary certificate while pos- vertiser.” She said Ms. Simitz saw collective bargaining agreement and have not been forgotten in this,” Ms. ing for a photo with the superinten- immediate value in the Lincoln Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader recognized salary guide. O’Connor said. dent and a board of education mem- School community, emphasizing the FLY HIGH…Eagle Scout Peter Martin DePonte was recognized by Cranford During commissioner comments, The Cranford Parks and Recre- ber. need for Garwood to “sell” how Mayor Patrick Giblin and the township committee for earning the rank of Eagle Ann Dooley was recognized for her ation Department is holding a holi- Superintendent Quigley recog- great the school environment is to Scout. For his Eagle Scout project he made various improvements to Hanson Park. time serving as a commissioner and day house decoration contest. Win- nized board members Susan future Garwood residents, as well deputy mayor. She had decided to ners will be listed on the department’s Groning, Salvatore Piarulli and Tina as those residents who just may not not seek reelection and her term ends Facebook page, she said, after final Simitz during their last official board be aware of how much “Lincoln has Thank You For Your Continued Support: this year. “I do hope something I voting takes place Wednesday, De- meeting. All three board members to offer.” initiated or participated in...has im- cember 18. lost reelection bids in the Novem- “I wish all the new board mem- goleader.com/form/subscribe proved your quality of life in some Ms. O’Connor’s father, James ber school-board election. They re- bers all the best,” Ms. Simitz said. way, the reputation of our commu- Noon, age 91, passed away on Sun- ceived honorary plaques from the Ms. Guerriero said the board of day. The commissioners offered con- superintendent at Tuesday’s meet- education will continue with a “com- dolences to Ms. O’Connor. ing. mittee of the whole” management In Commissioner Thomas Hannen, Superintendent Quigley said Ms. system in January. Jr.’s closing comments, he remem- Groning is the “only person who A committee of the whole system bered the 20 elementary-school stu- has been here as long as me,” noting allows each member access to what Celebrate Christmas dents who lost their lives to a sense- that Ms. Groning has served the was once designated a committee less shooting at Sandy Hook Elemen- school district for 12 years. with several board members on tary School in Sandy Hook, Conn., The superintendent said Ms. each, but not participating in each on December 14, 2012. Six staff Groning had “fought” with her over committee. members also died in the tragedy. the years, but the fighting was like a Ms. Guerriero said she was ini- “Let’s never forget common-sense family member wanting the family tially apprehensive of a “committee at the Parish Community firearms regulations could have to grow stronger and better. of the whole system,” but believes saved their lives,” Commissioner “She was always correcting me,” the system has been working well. Hannen said. Superintendent Quigley said light- Board member Ralph Trentacosta The township committee will hold heartedly, in describing Ms. said the newly-adopted system ap- of Saint Helen! a reorganization meeting on Thurs- Groning’s diligence and prudent fi- pears to be time-consuming, versus day, January 2, at 6 p.m. A combined nancial skills while formulating each the previous system where a smaller workshop and official meeting will year’s school budget.” committee reviewed final recom- then be held on Tuesday, January 7, The superintendent said she had mendations to the rest of the board. at 6:30 p.m., with a budget meeting mispronounced Mr. Piarulli’s aca- on Saturday, January 11, at 8 a.m. demically-distinguished daughter’s last name during award ceremonies Write Whatever when Mr. Piarulli had first moved Start Your into Garwood. You Want ... The superintendent said often Sales Engines! when children’s names are mispro- We’ll Publish It! nounced, parents will complain. Yet, goleader.com/form/bulletin in describing Mr. Piarulli’s forgiv- goleader.com/form/bulletin ing, light-hearted personality, she

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USPS 485200 Thursday, December 19, 2019 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 60th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 51-2019 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Council OKs 2-Percent Hike In Township Manager’s Salary By FRED T. ROSSI weeks. Pronouncing himself “sort of that should be done now. Republican Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times disappointed” that the Democratic- Ted Spera said he was unaware that SCOTCH PLAINS – A split town- controlled council had decided to negotiations about Mr. Mirabella’s ship council on Tuesday voted to ap- move forward with only the salary salary and an employment contract prove a salary increase for Township increase, Mayor Smith unsuccessfully were going on. He said it was “dis- Manager Al Mirabella despite Mayor called for the resolution setting the heartening” that all council members Alexander Smith’s wish that the gov- new salary to be tabled. were not involved. erning body instead complete work He said he would have “felt com- In other business, Mr. Mirabella on a longer-term contract for the man- fortable” voting in favor of a longer- said the fall leaf collection program is ager. term contract for Mr. Mirabella, who expected to be finished in the last The 3-to-2 vote to approve Mr. is wrapping up his fifth year in his week of December, and said that 80 Mirabella’s 2-percent raise, to position, instead of having to “keep percent of the south side and 90 per- $158,430 annually, was along party coming back” to make salary adjust- cent of the north side had been com- lines and came after a brief discus- ments. “Why don’t we just finish it?” pleted. He also reported that work on sion, not about whether Mr. he asked, referring to a more compre- the 2020 municipal budget is in full Mirabella’s salary increase was justi- hensive contract. swing, saying the township is “on fied, but whether to complete the de- Democrats seemed open to con- track for another strong budget that tails of a longer-term employment tinuing to talk about a longer-term meets the community’s needs.” package that the mayor said had been contract, but felt that voting to boost Police Chief Ted Conley introduced under discussion for the past few the manager’s salary was something a new officer, Ryan Cruz, who has transferred to Scotch Plains from the Hillside Police Department. The council also honored various student athletes from Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School, as well as Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times fifth-graders who won the APL Super HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS...Santa arrives on a Fanwood fire engine to deliver Christmas presents to children’s homes Bowl. as part of the annual Fanwood Santa Run on Saturday. Councilwoman Elizabeth Stamler said the menorah lighting will take place on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on the Village Green. She reminded resi- No Final Decision Yet On dents that the police department’s Toys for Tots collection will run through Friday at Town Hall. Scotch Plains Town Hall Location Deputy Manager Margaret Heisey said about $17,000 has been raised so By FRED T. ROSSI ures on how much the present mu- option” to using the conservation zone far from the Mayor’s Gala held ear- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nicipal building property is worth and property. lier this month and that each of the SCOTCH PLAINS – Mayor how much it will cost to build a new Several other neighborhood resi- three honorees will split that money Alexander Smith and other members complex. He called for a referendum dents also spoke in opposition to the to donate to a charity of their choos- of the downtown redevelopment com- on public support for the downtown possible relocation, calling the area ing. mittee attempted to mollify residents redevelopment plans and on relocat- the wrong spot for police and fire Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The council’s reorganization meet- DECKED OUT FOR CHRISTMAS...With Christmas around the corner, houses concerned about the possible reloca- ing the municipal building. stations and worrying about the ef- in the area were fully decorated and ready to welcome St. Nick's arrival. ing will be held on Tuesday, January tion of the municipal building and Mayor Smith was cool to the idea fects on trees and wildlife and the 7, 2020. township police and fire headquar- of a referendum, saying that next impact from an increase in pollution ters to Plainfield Avenue by telling November’s mayoral and council from added vehicles. them that alternative locations are elections would serve as a way for Redevelopment Coordinator Tho- Fanwood Borough Council Honors being considered and that no final township voters to express their opin- mas Strowe echoed Mr. Losardo, say- decisions have been made. ions. Deputy Mayor Josh Losardo, ing that “we are looking at other op- At its monthly meeting last Wednes- calling the conservation zone “a beau- tions that we’ve asked the developer day, several residents living in the tiful piece of property,” said no deci- to look at.” He told the audience last Eleanor McGovern, Tom Kranz vicinity of the township-owned prop- sions have yet been made and said the week that all residents’ comments By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL woman Kathleen Mitchell presented has seen “the job grow” in all the erties on Plainfield Avenue being con- committee is considering other op- and concerns, which have been ex- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mrs. McGovern with gifts including years that she has been serving the sidered for a new municipal complex tions, although nothing is ready to be pressed at the committee’s last three FANWOOD – A bittersweet a fleece jacket with her name and the borough as a councilwoman. and police and fire stations expressed publicly disclosed. He added that he monthly meetings, are forwarded to goodbye was said to Borough Ad- borough seal embroidered on it. Mrs. McGovern thanked everyone their concerns about the potential wanted to “explore every feasible CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ministrator/Clerk Eleanor McGovern Ms. Mitchell acknowledged the for the gifts and stated, “it has been a impacts on pedestrian and vehicular at the start of Monday evening’s bor- countless hours that Mrs. McGovern pleasure to work here all these years. safety and on their property values. ough council meeting, as council has given to the borough, including Thank you all for everything.” As part of the first phase of down- See Online Bonus => www.goleader.com/free members thanked her for her 35 years some weekends that were sometimes It additionally was noted that there town redevelopment, the plan is to of service to the borough. Longtime spent helping to make the borough would be a retirement party in her sell the township-owned properties Community -- Brownie Troop in Union County Wrestling; Blue friend and newly-re-elected Council- run smoothly. She also stated that she CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 on Park Avenue where the municipal 40455 Leads Tree-Decorating. Devil Boy Cagers Have Depth and building, police station and north side Sports -- Blue Devils Team to Beat Experience This Year. firehouse are presently located and build new facilities elsewhere. That Place your Holiday Greeting in the Leader/Times newspaper. would then free up that downtown Go to => https://www.goleader.com/christmas/ property for private development. Monica Place resident Robert Wish your friends Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Baumgarten read a lengthy statement (No charge. The list will be published next week.) to the committee expressing his opposition to development of a township-designated conservation zone at the corner of Westfield Avenue and Evergreen Avenue, saying it would “change the residential nature” of that neighborhood, including, “most importantly, the destruction of the conservation zone” that was established nearly 20 years ago. He decried the “redevelopment hysteria” occurring throughout the state, saying that “where there used to be trees and house, now there’s a paved parking lot and an apartment building.” In- creased traffic and congestion and “lost open space” are the results of the developments seen throughout the area, he said. Mr. Baumgarten questioned whether the town benefits from redeveloping the downtown in the way that’s being planned, criticizing the committee for relying on a 2017 sur- vey in putting together its plans. He Courtesy Borough of Fanwood said redeveloping the central busi- FAREWELL, ELEANOR MCGOVERN…Fanwood Borough Administrator/ ness district will “vastly transform” Clerk Eleanor McGovern, pictured at right, is presented with a fleece jacket by Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell with her name and the borough seal embroidered the downtown “from a low-key Main on it as a retirement gift for her 35 years as the borough clerk and administrator. Street to a bustling, overcrowded, Monday’s council meeting was her last meeting. congested traffic nightmare,” and called officials’ assertions that a re- vamped downtown will boost prop- PAGE INDEX erty values “sheer speculation.” Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13 He said township officials do not Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 have sufficient information to say Police ...... 12 Real Estate .... 9-11 whether the redevelopment efforts will Community ... 5-7, 12 Classifieds ..... 12 be successful and lack specific fig- Obituary ...... 7 A&E ...... 13-14

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I’ve heard from residents Councilwoman Jennifer about how happy they are to have a Blumenstock stated she wanted to ‘new’ New Street,” the mayor re- provide residents with “assurance” marked. the committee structure will be The Garwood Christmas tree implemented to expand program- lighting was a success, Mayor ming options while allowing more Todisco said. Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times residents to volunteer. The commit- “I want to take a moment to thank ’TIS THE SEASON...Houses in the area are fully decorated and ready to welcome tee structure will not replace or all the volunteers on the Garwood St. Nick's arrival next week. eliminate any recreation programs Celebrations Committee for really for children or seniors, stated Coun- giving it 110 percent,” she said. Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GIFTS FOR ALL...Santa delivers Christmas presents to children on Saturday as cilwoman Blumenstock. Mayor Todisco said “long-stand- part of the annual Fanwood Santa Run, courtesy of the Fanwood Volunteer Fire “It’s important to emphasize that,” ing traditions” were maintained Fanwood Council Department. said Mayor Todisco, addressing while new traditions were added to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Councilwoman Blumenstock’s as- the holiday festival. honor on Wednesday evening at the Mayor Colleen Mahr stated that sertion suggesting the recreation “This year’s Christmas tree light- Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Mr. Huegel was “a great asset to us on committee will enhance program- ing was literally the best ever,” Plains. the South Avenue redevelopment ming options. Mayor Todisco said. Gifts also were presented to outgo- project and the skate board park.” Mayor Todisco said the commit- The mayor said the Christmas tree ing council member Tom Kranz in The mayor and council also hon- tee structure has been implemented lighting had the largest turnout, with appreciation of his two terms serving ored Patricia Nering for her 25 years successfully in other capacities, al- numerous “compliments” paid to the the borough. It was noted that Mr. of volunteer service with the Heart lowing residents to be heard. event’s structure. The event included Kranz, who also served as the council for Humanity organization, which she Garwood will begin participating additional snacks, face painting, vol- president, additionally chaired the founded. The organization has pro- in a new “electronic waste” recy- unteer-participation information Administration and Finance Commit- vided food, clothing and other ser- cling program addressing what is tables and performances by the Y tee for the last two years. He also was vices to many in need in Fanwood referred to as “e-waste,” stated Dance Academy and the Girl Scouts. acknowledged for the six years that and surrounding communities and Councilwoman Blumenstock. E- “I look forward to Santa coming he sat on the Public Safety, Health continues to help others. waste refers to electronic devices back to Garwood on the fire truck and Senior Services committees. It was noted that Ms. Nering also is a that drastically harm the environ- this Saturday,” Mayor Todisco said. Mr. Kranz thanked all members of past president of the Junior Women’s ment if disposed of in regular gar- Garwood’s volunteer fire depart- the council for his gifts and thanked Club, as well as serving on the borough’s bage, Councilwoman Blumenstock ment will help Santa tour Garwood all the members of the community recreation commission and on the board explained. as he waves to all the borough’s who he has worked with over his two of health. She further served as a Girl Councilwoman Blumenstock said children. The Santa Brunch, spon- terms. He especially thanked Fan- Scout Leader for 12 years. Garwood will be paid by the recy- sored by the Garwood Fire Depart- wood resident Michael Lewis, who In other business, Liz Jeffery, cling company that is collecting the ment, was held on Sunday. Mr. Kranz noted, “comes to every Fanwood’s redevelopment consult- electronic waste. The recycling op- “I hope to see a big turnout for our one of our meetings, takes notes, and ant, reported that earlier in the portunity allows for Garwood to second annual Menorah lighting,” helps to keep us accountable.” evening, in their role as the Fanwood profit, while residents can dispose said Mayor Todisco. This event will Mr. Kranz is a 26-year resident of the Downtown Redevelopment Agency, Courtesy of Nikki McAuliffe/Downtown Westfield Corp. of unwanted items in an environ- take place on Monday, December borough and will continue to be a vol- the council approved Carano Square WELCOME HOME...Members of the 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Regiment, mentally-friendly way. 23, at 6 p.m., in celebration of Ha- unteer with the Fanwood Rescue Squad. LLC as the designated developer for New Jersey Army National Guard made their return home from Jordan with a Such items include televisions, nukkah. In addition, council members the former A&P site on South Av- police escort to the Westfield National Guard Armory Thursday night. A crowd cameras, computers, cell phones and Councilman Russell Graham thanked Russ Huegel for 10 years of enue. It was reported that this devel- of supporters at East Broad and Elm Streets in Downtown Westfield waved United other common electronic devices. openly asked Garwood’s Police service to the borough as a council- oper wants to see 140 rental units States Flags and held up signs to welcome the troops back home. Residents can drop off their un- Chief James Wright to look at pedes- man before he became the borough built as well as a restaurant on the site. trian safety on Brookside Place. attorney in January 2018. It was noted The next Fanwood council meet- Councilman Graham said pedestrian that he served on the Public Safety ing will be the governing body’s an- safety came to his attention when his and Public Works Committees as well nual re-organizational meeting, which wife was almost struck three sepa- as being a part of the Fanwood His- is scheduled for Sunday, January 5, rate times while walking alongside toric Preservation Commission. 2020. Celebrate Christmas the road or trying to cross the road. Town Hall CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at the Parish Community the developer as it puts together the redevelopment plans. Mayor Smith asked residents to “give us some time to work through” the process of choos- of Saint Helen! ing a suitable location for the township buildings. He said it is possible that the public could see some aspects of the redevelopment plans by mid-January or February. Start Your

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1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield • 908-232-1214 www.sainthelen.org Page 2 Thursday, December 19, 2019 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION 1850 Colonial Home Becomes Making a Resolution That Westfield’s Latest Landmark Benefits Yourself and Others WESTFIELD — Westfield has Town of Westfield have recognized SCOTCH PLAINS — In this new corps like the Scotch Plains Rescue gained another local landmark with the importance of protecting our ar- year, instead of just making a reso- Squad, or volunteer at a hospital. Or, the official historic designation of chitectural inheritance.” lution to lose weight or stop smok- if they think they may want to work in 1737 Nevada Street, the former home Maria Boyes, chair of the Historic ing, why not also make a resolution construction, they can help build of John Frazee, first town historian. Preservation Commission, said, “As to help others? After all, studies homes with Habitat for Humanity. The house is the fourth property and a member of the historic preservation have shown that people who volun- The rewards of volunteering are second private residence to be pro- commission, and as a resident of this teer are happier, less stressed and not just experienced by the recipi- posed for landmark status this year by town, I’d like to wholeheartedly thank enjoy a higher level of self-esteem. ents, but by the givers as well. So, the Westfield Historic Preservation the Noldes for being responsible stew- Once you decide to volunteer, find whatever your interests or talents, Commission. ards of their historic home. The Noldes a cause that is meaningful to you, there is a cause looking for help. Built in 1850 as part of the Scudder first came to one of our Speaker Se- and then sign up to make a differ- Some people find it easier to give and Ross estates, which covered much ries and were inspired by the direc- ence. Unlike many other resolutions money, which by all means is sorely of the south side of Westfield, the tion that the Commission and the town that are often broken within a month needed and important. But it’s getting carefully preserved home is both a is taking towards historic preserva- or two, you’ll find it’s much harder out there and joining with other people model of traditional Colonial archi- tion. Both Mr. and Mrs. Nolde have to break a promise to others, espe- who have the same goals in mind that tecture and a remarkable example of given back to this community, for HISTORIC HOUSE...Westfield has gained another local landmark with the cially when they’re relying on you makes volunteering so meaningful. local life in the mid-19th century. years as teachers in the Westfield official historic designation of 1737 Nevada Street, the former home of John for their basic needs. For more information on volun- John Frazee purchased the home in Public School system and now by Frazee, first town historian. The house is the fourth property and second private For adults, volunteering is a chance teering for the Scotch Plains Res- 1927 for his family and carefully preserving their beautiful home and residence to be proposed for landmark status this year by the Westfield Historic to meet other like-minded people and cue Squad or to obtain an applica- maintained it until his death in 1972. property for the future generations of Preservation Commission. do something much different than tion, please go to our website at The property was sold to a developer, Westfield.” their chosen career. It’s also an op- www.scotchplainsrescuesquad.com, who subdivided it into two building Established by municipal ordi- portunity to learn a new skill, enrich email us at lots. Current owners Frank and Carol nance, Westfield’s Historic Preserva- Kean Bill Would Require your mind, and help your community. [email protected], Nolde, former Westfield school teach- tion Commission (HPC) is charged Volunteering is also a wonderful or call (908) 322-2103. ers, purchased both parcels in 1973 with preserving historical sites and Reporting of Opioid Deaths way for teens to try out different pro- *** and spent the next 46 years restoring structures while fostering an appre- fessions to help them decide what Contributing author Susan the home. With more than 200 years ciation for these landmarks as an es- TRENTON — The Senate Health, “The deadly opioid crisis contin- they may want to do in the future. For Baldani is a life member of the of property records, the Noldes have sential element of the town’s unique Human Services and Senior Citizens ues to escalate at an alarming rate in example, if they’re interested in medi- Scotch Plains Rescue Squad. also documented the ownership of character. For more information or to Committee approved legislation last New Jersey,” said Senate Republi- cine, they can join a local ambulance the home and land from the early inquire about designating an historic week that would require the reporting can Minority Leader Tom Kean foundations of the community. property, please visit westfieldnj.gov/ of all opioid deaths to more accu- Kean (R-21st, Westfield), the bill’s The house is distinguished by its historicpreservation or email rately reflect the magnitude of the sponsor. “If we are going to de- House Passes Bill to Make graceful front porch and Colonial [email protected]. worsening health crisis. velop policies and practices to rein front door with transom and side- in this epidemic, accurate statistics lights leading to a wide center hall and reporting are crucial. Drug-re- Block Grant Permanent with 12-foot ceilings. The home related fatalities can often go unre- tains all its original doors, windows, Mehta Opposes Licenses to ported to the state and federal gov- WASHINGON, D.C. — The House were appropriated to help New Jer- hardware and molding. Five chim- ernments due to inconsistencies in passed H.R. 3702, the Reforming sey in Hurricane Sandy recovery. This neys serve the homes nine original investigations and classification of Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 on funding was vital in helping affected fireplaces, each with their original Undocumented Immigrants the cause of death.” November 19. The bill permanently communities recover. marble or wood mantels. CHESTER, NJ — New Jersey Re- border and we must end the practice of Mr. Kean’s measure, A-5446/S- authorizes the Community Develop- “Hurricane Sandy was a devastat- The kitchen wing with former publican U.S. Senate candidate from Sanctuary Cities, as both of these are a 3907, would mandate a medical ex- ment Block Grant for Disaster Relief ing event for our state, and the funding servant’s quarters above boasts its origi- Rik Mehta has come out in opposi- threat to our national security and put aminer or health care professional (CDBG-DR) program, which pro- we received through the Community nal brick open hearth, beehive oven and tion to the state giving driver’s li- our citizens’ lives at risk,” he said. who determines a death was related vides critical support for state and Development Block Grant for Disas- cast-iron stove, still in working condi- censes to undocumented immigrants. Mr. Mehta proclaims that only to opioids to report it to the state local governments’ disaster recovery ter Relief program was instrumental in tion. The side yard retains the original The legislation, A-4743/ S-3229, when our immigration laws are health department. On its website, the efforts, according to a press release helping New Jersey families and busi- well and cast-iron hand pump. Two passed the Assembly, 42-30, and the fully enforced can the state begins department would publish the num- from Congressman Tom Malinowski nesses recover and rebuild,” Congress- outbuildings that once stood on the Senate, 21-19, on Monday and now to address what to do with the un- ber of overdose deaths and the type of (D-7th, Somerset). man Malinowski said. “As extreme property were relocated to the Miller- heads to the Governor’s Office. documented who are already here. opioid involved. The Congressman said New Jersey weather events become more frequent, Cory House by John Frazee. A first-generation American, Mr. “While the Democrats’ are issuing More than 16,000 drug deaths have has seen first-hand the importantance it is important we permanently autho- In a statement prepared for the Town Mehta said is the son of immigrant driver’s licenses to undocumented been reported in the New Jersey since this program is in assisting disaster rize this program so that the next time Council, the Noldes said: “John Henry parents who came to the United States immigrants puts us two steps back, I 2012. The rate increased by 40 per- relief. In Fiscal Year 2013, over $4 our state faces a crisis we’ll be able to Frazee, noted Westfield town histo- legally in 1969 from India. plan to introduce ‘Stop Light Legisla- cent in 2016 alone. billion in CDBG-DR disaster funds respond effectively.” rian, had seen developers destroy a “This is a slap-in-the-face to ev- tion,’ which will consolidate all Visa “Opioid abuse is taking a devastat- historic house of great architectural ery immigrant who has gone programs into one of three channels: a ing toll on communities across the importance just across the street from through the painstaking process of Green Card for permanent residency, state,” Mr. Kean said. “No neighbor- his house in what is now Frazee Court. coming here legally; it undercuts a Yellow Card for pending review and hood, no family is immune to this We are confident that Mr. Frazee the value of legal immigration and temporary status, and a Red Card for lethal threat. I expect the Legislature would have been happy to know that respecting our laws,” Mr. Mehta short-term visitor status with a fixed to endorse this bipartisan measure a young couple with two small chil- said. “Holding undocumented im- end point. and look forward to the Governor’s dren and just enough money to buy migrants to a different standard than “This will put us two steps forward support.” the house and the front lawn, now a American citizens is wrong, towards fixing our broken system, will Mr. Kean is also the sponsor of A- separate building lot, would spend whether it is giving them driver’s stop the number of undocumented 5445/S-3909, legislation that would the next 46 years restoring his 1850 licenses, looking the other way immigrants, and will preserve our le- establish a program to detect fentanyl house. He would be doubly grateful when they commit crime, or not gal process, advancing innovation and in the illegal drug supply. The bill as are we that the Westfield Historic enforcing our immigration laws.”. economic development for America,” would require the state’s attorney Preservation Commission and the “The fact is that we must secure our he said. general to establish a program to test for fentanyl in all controlled danger- ous substances seized by police in the state. We’ll Help You

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus Diction Deception Members of: Francis P. Church wrote the fol- The most real things in the world are Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce lowing editorial in response to a let- those that neither children nor men with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association rect. The others are made up. Are you ter written by Virginia O’Hanlon. The can see. Did you ever see fairies danc- sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey letter was published in the New York ing on the lawn? Of course not, but diction? Sun in 1897. that’s no proof that they are not there. P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 * * * * * Nobody can conceive or imagine all guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Dear Editor, the wonders there are unseen and vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 I am 8 years old. Some of my little unseeable in the world. you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at friends say there is no Santa Claus. You tear apart the baby’s rattle and free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, see what makes the noise inside, but All words and correct definitions come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there is a veil covering the unseen there a Santa Claus? world which not the strongest man, Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Virginia O’Hanlon nor even the united strength of all the Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER 1. Platyhieric – Having a flat or broad * * * * * strongest men that ever lived could sacrum Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Virginia, your little friends are tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Haematophilina – Blood-sucking wrong. They have been affected by romance, can push aside that curtain vampire bats Christina M. Hinke Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly the skepticism of a skeptical age. and view and picture the supernatural 3. Hakeem – A Moslem doctor EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS They do not believe except they see. beauty and glory beyond. Is it all 4. Bekah – One half a shekel They think that nothing can be which real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe MECONOPHAGIST is not comprehensible by their little there is nothing else real and abiding. 1. An opium eater One-year – $44 • Two-year – $84 • Three-year – $122 minds. All minds, Virginia, whether No Santa Claus! Thank God! He 2. A sleepwalker they be men’s or children’s, are little. lives and lives forever. A thousand 3. A person who talks in his sleep In this great universe of ours, man is years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 4. A speed reader a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect 10,000 years from now, he will con- HEPATOLITHIASIS as compared with the boundless world tinue to make glad the heart of child- 1. A tearing in pieces about him, as measured by the intel- hood. 2. Savageness of manner; fierceness ligence capable of grasping the whole 3. Gallstones of truth and knowledge. 4. A flattened state or condition INTEGUMENT Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. 1. An outer covering of a body or plant He exists as certainly as love and 2. The lower world; Hades generosity and devotion exist, and 3. The rotten heart or body of a tree you know that they abound and give 4. Burial; interment to your life its highest beauty and joy. PANSOPHY Alas! How dreary would be the world 1. A loud outcry of blame or rebuke if there were no Santa Claus! It would 2. Universal wisdom or knowledge be as dreary as if there were no 3. Abundance Virginias. There would be no child- 4. An enduring conflict like faith then, no poetry, no romance Recycle After Christmas to make tolerable this existence. We It’s time for my Christmas recycling should have no enjoyment, except in letter, and I urge readers to give this the sense and sight. The external light importance it deserves. We cannot con- with which childhood fills the world tinue to increase our annual garbage and would be extinguished. not recognize that a day of reckoning Not believe in Santa Claus! You awaits. So, I urge you to PLEASE RE- might as well not believe in fairies. CYCLE ALL OF YOUR CHRISTMAS PAPER, PACKAGING AND BAGS. You might get your papa to hire men There is no reason for the amount of to watch in all the chimneys on Christ- garbage pickup after Christmas to be any mas eve to catch Santa Claus, but more than usual. My family creates one even if you did not see Santa Claus 18-foot high metal can’s worth of gar- I Tried to be Careful, Mr. Jones; coming down, what would that prove? bage each week of the year, and our Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is Christmas week garbage will be no dif- no sign that there is no Santa Claus. ferent. All wrapping and cardboard gift boxes, Thank You Santa for Understanding cards and envelopes are just paper; they ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, all can and should be recycled. Or even When I was a young boy, admittedly a long time It must have been the right thing to do because better, reused. (The card fronts can be ago, Christmastime was a time of great joy, wonder- Santa did get me the Lionel train that I had so longed Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas used for next year’s postcards!) Bring ment, warmth and merriment. True, Santa Claus was for. And next year I got the red Western Flyer Major Henry Livingston, Jr. (1748-1828) the roof The prancing and pawing of excess packing materials to the local UPS store. Recycle electronics and their re- on my mind. I thought I’d been good bicycle. ’Twas the night before Christmas, each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, placement parts, and large Styrofoam most of the year and that Santa would Christmas then was also such a when all through the house, Not a and was turning around, Down the packaging at the Westfield Conservation be good to me. happy time of the year – everyone creature was stirring, not even a chimney St. Nicholas came with a Center or Union County recycling days. He’d understand that when I broke smiled and wished all a Merry Christ- mouse; The stockings were hung by bound. Most (I’ll admit not all) of the plastic the chimney with care, In hopes that He was dressed all in fur, from his wrapping around gifts has the recycling Mr. Jones’ window with the foul ball mas and a Happy New Year. For a St. Nicholas soon would be there; head to his foot, And his clothes were symbol and numbers on it, and can and that it was an accident. I was sure moment at least, there was “Peace on should be recycled. Plastic comes from The children were nestled all snug all tarnished with ashes and soot; A oil. Recycle plastic and we can reduce our Santa would also understand that Earth and Goodwill Towards Men.” in their beds, While visions of sugar- bundle of toys he had flung on his oil use, cost, dependency, plastic islands when we heard the shattering glass, I didn’t understand political cor- plums danced in their heads; And back, And he looked like a ped- and carbon footprint! When you take there was a moment of panic. Yes, we rectness back then. The only thing I mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I dler just opening his pack. your Christmas tree down, there’s no all ran and even thought we’d get believed was that “Merry Christmas” in my cap, Had just settled His eyes — how they reason to wrap it in plastic baggage be- down for a long winter’s nap, twinkled! His dimples how fore pickup – that’s only more plastic away with it – undiscovered. was the warmest possible greeting garbage. Contact me at Our mothers knew about that bro- that one person could give to an- When out on the lawn merry! His cheeks were like [email protected] if you are there arose such a clatter, I roses, his nose like a cherry! uncertain as to whether or not something ken window before we even got other. It was only pure good in the sprang from the bed to see His droll little mouth was can be recycled! home. A stern lecture and direct or- intent. what was the matter. Away drawn up like a bow, And Reduce your Christmas garbage from ders to go over to Mr. Jones and Well, after all those years, I might to the window I flew like the beard of his chin was the onset. Remember, the mantra is RE- a flash, Tore open the shut- as white as the snow; DUCE, reuse and recycle. Reduce our confess that I did it – that’s what I have broken a few other windows garbage production by not creating it in got. Mr. Jones tried to be very stern The first time I saw Santa Claus since – but I always owned up. I tried ters and threw up the sash. The stump of a pipe he the first place. Refuse plastic bags, and and asked if I’d rake and weed his to be careful, Mr. Jones. And thank The moon on the breast held tight in his teeth, And use reusable bags. Buy long lasting gifts of the new-fallen snow the smoke it encircled his rather than ones that break easily and garden to help pay for it. I did. you Santa for understanding. I still think it’s okay to Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects head like a wreath; He had a broad wind up in January’s garbage. Instead of He then thanked me for owning up and asked that say “Merry Christmas.” below; When, what to my wondering face and a little round belly, That buying ‘stuff’ that friends and relatives I be more careful next time. I think he even smiled, In the warmest sense, Merry Christmas everyone eyes should appear, But a miniature shook, when he laughed like a bowl- don’t need, try buying experiences (local restaurant, theatre, show gift cards) for now that I look back on it. – and Happy New Year! sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, ful of jelly. them to enjoy. How much ‘stuff’ do we With a little old driver, so lively and He was chubby and plump, a right all need? Donate to charities in the name quick, I knew in a moment it must be jolly old elf, And I laughed when I of others, or buy memberships to organi- St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of zations that friends/family enjoy or sup- Bah, Humbug! Ebenezer Scrooge; coursers they came, And he whistled, his eye and a twist of his head, Soon port. Buy real Christmas trees rather than and shouted, and called them by name; gave me to know I had nothing to artificial, and don’t get that plastic net- ting. (What do you do with it when you “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, dread; get home besides create more garbage?). It’s Not the Ghosts of Christmas Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on He spoke not a word, but went Real trees are reused as mulch, and new Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen! To straight to his work, And filled all the trees are planted. When artificial trees Be not like Ebenezer Scrooge, with his snorting of the wintry snow. The boughs against your window- the top of the porch! To the top of the stockings; then turned with a jerk, ‘die’, they are just more garbage. One of “Bah, Humbug,” declaring that Christmas is a fraud. panes are really from the inside, boughs of holly, as wall! Now dash away! Dash away! And laying his finger aside of his my favorite groups – The National Arbor Be neither like his forlorn clerk Bob Cratchit, who is part of the wonderment embodied in symbolism of Dash away all!” nose, And giving a nod, up the chim- Day Foundation – will plant trees as Christmas gifts if you ask them. about to be deprived of Christmas joy, no gift, no your Christmas tree. As dry leaves that before the wild ney he rose; We taxpayers complain about high holiday. The bells ringing at your door do not foretell of the hurricane fly, When they meet with He sprang to his sleigh, to his team taxes, and we pay for our garbage by Should you hear all the bells in three ghosts; they are a harbinger an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to gave a whistle, And away they all weight at the incinerator, and air and your house ringing loudly and fear of your neighbors calling with good the house-top the coursers they flew, flew like the down of a thistle. But I water pollution in our health. If we re- With the sleigh full of toys, and St. heard him exclaim, ere he drove out duce the amount of garbage we generate, of chains clanking while perceiv- cheer, laden with all the fixings for Nicholas too. of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and we pay less for it in our taxes, and we ing an eerie red glow, think not of holiday eggnog to dip your ginger- make ourselves and our earth healthier. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on to all a good-night!” Increase recycling after Christmas too. the supernatural, Marley’s – the bread man. Their voices caroling Make it an habit! Happy Holidays to all. ghosts of Christmas Past, Christ- are the sounds outside. Bill Nierstedt mas Present and Christmas Future. Be in the best of cheer this Christ- Garwood Think not of the strange voices mas season. and sounds outside – and the bang- Leave cookies and milk for Santa. ing at your door. Think not of the And if you know of a Bob Cratchit, winter wind howling, grating and then you know of a soul in need of scratching of the boughs against your windowpanes. a thoughtful gift. Lend your voice to the carolers’ Think not of the chilling draft sweeping from your refrain, even though out of practice, your perfor- chimney. Think not of the darkness or the gusting mance would otherwise bring disdain. snow. Build a snowman; find the coal for his eyes, a top Think instead of your friends and family, the joy of hat and carrot for his nose. the season and the anticipation of ‘ol St. Nick – he’ll Join the children on the block – they’ll show you plug the draft in his descent. For the chains clanking how to dream. are likely the harnesses jingling of the reindeer on Be not of fear, be of good cheer. your roof, and the eerie red glow is Rudolph and his Tis the season to be jolly. nose – his presence made possible by the warmth of

State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Tom Malinowski (D) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 58 East Main St, Somerville, N.J. 08876 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 547-3307 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asw. Linda Carter (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 200 West 2nd St., Suite 102 (609) 883-0026 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 19, 2019 Page 5 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Lindabury Honored as Part of TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD New Jersey’s ‘Best Law Firms’ PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on January 6, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers WESTFIELD — The law firm of Lavroff, Rachel Nudel); at the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East Board Street, Westfield, New Jersey, the Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook · Litigation - Construction Planning Board of the Town of Westfield will undertake a preliminary investigation & Cooper, P.C., has announced that it pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6 to determine whether the area described below qualifies (Edward J. Frisch, Eric B. Levine, as a redevelopment area according to the criteria set forth in the New Jersey Local has earned nine top regional rankings Greg K. Vitali); and Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5. The Planning Board will hold a – including five Tier 1 designations – · Trusts & Estates Law and public hearing for the purpose of hearing persons who are interested in or would be in New Jersey by U.S. News – Best Litigation - Trusts & Estates (John R. affected by a determination that the area described below is an “area in need of Lawyers® in its 2020 edition of “Best redevelopment.” Blasi, Elizabeth Candido Petite, At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board shall make a recommen- Law Firms.” Firms included in the Elizabeth Engert Manzo, James K. dation to the Town Council as to whether or not the delineated area described below, or rankings are recognized for Estabrook, David G. Hardin, Mary any part thereof, should be determined to be an “area in need of redevelopment.” In the professional excellence with Patricia Magee, Anne Marie event that some or all of the area is determined by the governing body to be an area in consistently impressive ratings from need of redevelopment, such a determination may have an impact on the property so Robbins). designated. In particular, a determination that property is designated as an area in need clients and peers. Achieving a tiered In addition, four additional areas of redevelopment would authorize the Town of Westfield to use all of the powers provided ranking signals a unique combination have been recognized including HOLIDAY WREATHS...Garden Club of Westfield members met in the munici- by New Jersey law for use in a redevelopment area, except the power to acquire property of quality law practice and breadth of Construction Law, Employment Law pal building to install the wreaths that adorn that building as well as the Fire Dept. in the designated area by eminent domain (against the owner’s will) for redevelopment legal expertise. and Dept. of Public Works. Pictured, from left to right, starting in the back, are: purposes. - Management, Litigation - Labor & “We are extremely proud to be Employment, and Mediation. Jackie Nee, Irene Ilaria, Mary Lou Stevens, Elaine Puma, Kathryn Grunder, Jill The properties which are the subject of the preliminary investigation to be conducted Crouch, Pat Meschke, Nancy Brandt, Marie Higgins and Jane Manniello. For by the Planning Board (the “Study Area”) are listed below: once again recognized with these U.S. News & World Report information about the club, call Rosemary Shire at (908) 232-8120. No Block Lot Location distinguished honors from the highly reviewed 14,931 law firms across 75 1 3307 1 421-429 South Avenue East esteemed U.S. News & World practice areas throughout the United 2 3307 2 445-449 South Avenue East Report,” said David Pierce, president States in 127 metropolitan practice 3 4004 17 418 South Avenue East of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook 4 4005 3 338 Windsor Avenue areas. The complete 2020 “Best Law 5 4005 4 448 South Avenue East & Cooper, P.C. “Throughout the Firms” rankings are available at years, we have aimed to build client Location and Map bestlaw?rms.usnews.com. A map showing the boundaries of the Study Area and the location of the properties trust by consistently demonstrating About Lindabury, McCormick, included therein and a statement setting forth the basis of the preliminary investigation our ability to deliver positive results Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. of the Study Area being investigated are available for inspection and copying at the Office through quality work, professional (www.lindabury.com) of the Planning Board, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey, beginning from integrity, and timely service.” 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. A copy of the investigation report by prepared Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook by the Township Planner is also available for inspection and copying at the Planning Lindabury received Tier 1 rankings & Cooper, P.C., (“Lindabury”) is a Board Office of the Planning Board. in the following practice areas, with mid-sized general practice law firm, All persons who are interested in or would be affected by the preliminary investigation respective attorneys noted: located in Central New Jersey. >From to determine whether the proposed area, or any part thereof, should be determined to be · Arbitration (Ross R. Anzaldi, a redevelopment area according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 are invited its offices in Westfield, Summit, Red to attend the meeting and ask questions and provide their objections to or evidence in John M. Boyle); Bank, New York and Philadelphia, favor of such determination either orally or in writing. · Insurance Law (Steven the firm services clients throughout 1 T - 12/19/19, The Leader Fee: $77.52 Backfisch, Andrew J. Gibbs, Jay the Mid-Atlantic region. Lindabury provides litigation and transactional Blood Drives Set During Holidays counsel to a broad spectrum of clients, Letters to the Editor including corporations, privately held MUSICAL GUEST...During its December 9 meeting, the Woman’s Club of UNION COUNTY — New Jersey enue, Summit. Westfield (WCW) celebrated Christmas and welcomed guest Spook Handy, a The Deadline is Monday 9 AM Blood Services, a division of New York A third drive is scheduled for Monday, businesses, insurance firms, musician, writer and speaker. The club meets monthly and enjoys a guest for publication on the coming Blood Center, has announced three up- December 30, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. It will healthcare institutions, trade entertainer and a catered lunch. Pictured, from left to right, are club members Sue Thursday. The size limit is 200- coming blood drives that will take place take place at the Cranford Community associations, employee benefit funds, Carroll, Karen Ausiello, Vivian O’Neil, Diana Peterson, WCW President Pat 500 words. in Union County during the holiday Center, located at 220 Walnut Avenue, banks and financial institutions, D’Angelo and Spook Handy. season. Cranford. Donors will receive a voucher nonprofit organizations and The first blood drive will be held on for two free Mets tickets. individuals. Thursday, December 26, from 1:30 to Appointments are encouraged and may This is your new home All The News 7:30 p.m. It will take place at the Clark be made online at Tinyurl.com/ Paid Bulletin Board Rescue Squad headquarters, located at GiveBloodNJBS, using the group code goleader.com/form/bulletin we are talking about 875 Raritan Road, Clark. 11959 for the Clark drive; 12199 for The second drive will be held on Sun- Summit and 13721 for Cranford. day, December 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins also will be welcome at all TO BUY OR SELL, It will take place at St. John’s Lutheran three events. Participants are asked to Church, located at 587 Springfield Av- bring photo identification and to eat be- USE LEADER/TIMES www.goleader.com fore donating blood. For information CLASSIFIED ADS Tiny Tim Bd. Gives about eligibility, call 1-(800) 933-2566. SHERIFF’S SALE Thanks for Carol Night Owen Brand SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-19003802 The members of the Scotch Plains- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY The Family Law Department of Mortgage Development Officer CHANCERY DIVISION Fanwood Tiny Tim Fund Board would UNION COUNTY Phone - 908.789.2730 DOCKET NO. F-003864-19 like to thank all residents who shared Plaintiff: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SER- holiday spirit and solicited donations Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski Cell - 908.337.7282 VICES, LLC VS. during the annual Carol Night event on Email - [email protected] Defendant: VICKIE HOUSTON LEWIS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA December 4, 2019 and made it a suc- Jennifer L. Young, Esq. • Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq. • Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. NMLS # 222999 Sale Date: 01/15/2020 cessful fundraiser for the organization. Writ of Execution: 09/24/2019 All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution With gratitude and appreciation to all 3 Lawyers, 3 Levels of Experience, 3 Hourly Rates subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank to me directed I shall expose for sale by public and the Flame logo are trademarks of Banco Santander, S.A. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- caroling groups and to all generous do- countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. C0427_12F 12/09/16 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- nors, the Tiny Tim Fund will be able to beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce including in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- carry on its mission of assisting local custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of assets, alimony, ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash families. Special thanks are extended to or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. child support, college costs, prenuptial agreements, mediation, domestic The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred the general manager of the Stage House violence, palimony and post-divorce changes in financial circumstances. RICHARD J. KAPLOW, ESQ. Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen and 46/100*** $351,814.46. Inn and Tavern on Park Avenue in Scotch All that certain land and premises situated in Plains, who graciously provided us with the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. State of New Jersey, being more particularly a warm room in the Stage House as the "40+ Years Experience" described as follows: collection site for the donation canisters Lot: 3; Block: 6001 on the Tax Map of the 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Township of Scotch Plains. and a comfortable space for carolers to Nearest Cross Street: Rolling Peaks Way. (908) 272-0200 Approximate Dimensions: 70.00 feet x 95.00 enjoy refreshments provided by the feet x 68.89 feet x 95.01 feet. members of the Tiny Tim Board mem- www.dughihewit.com CIVIL & CRIMINAL Trial Lawyer Being more commonly known as: 20 Johnson Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. bers and the Stage House. Pursuant to a municipal tax search dated Oc- Former Asst. Union County Prosecutor tober 1, 2019. The Tiny Tim Fund is a non-profit Subject to: 2019 4th quarter taxes due 11/1/ organization that provides financial as- 2019, $1,618.19 OPEN. Sewer: Acct: 06001-00003, $195.61 due and sistance to children of Scotch Plains • Divorce • Domestic Violence good through 10/30/2019. and Fanwood in need of medical or Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty-Four • Custody • Child Support Thousand Four Hundred Sixty and 67/100*** dental services, psychological testing, $364,460.67 together with lawful interest and prescriptions or medical supplies and • DWI • Criminal Defense costs. Get Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- equipment. The organization was es- • School Law • HIB Cases tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tablished in 1983 and is run by a volun- • Civil Litigation • Business Disputes money will be deposited into the Superior Court teer Board of Trustees comprised of Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, protection or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to residents of Scotch Plains and Fanwood Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for with diverse backgrounds in fields such an order directing payment of the surplus money. as education, medicine, religion, social and live 53 Elm Street • Westfield NJ • 07090 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if work and business. Donations and/ or any. referrals for assistance can be made in There is a full legal description on file in the worry free Union County Sheriff’s Office. writing to: The Tiny Tim Fund, Inc., PO (908) 232-8787 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- Box 181, Fanwood, NJ 07023. tisement. Peter Corvelli The Tiny Tim Board of Trustees [email protected] richardjkaplow.com Sheriff Attorney: by Bernadette Hoyer HILL WALLACK LLP State Farm® provides life 21 ROSZEL ROAD P.O. BOX 5226 Christine Cosenza, Agent PRINCETON NEW JERSEY 08543-5226 2 Elm Street insurance policies to millions of (609) 924-0808 Westfield, NJ 07090 4 T - 12/19, 12/26/19, 01/02 people, and with more choices to & 01/09/20 Fee: $177.48 Bus: 908-233-9100 www.christinecosenza.net protect you and your loved ones, SHERIFF’S SALE ,FDQKHOSÀQGWKHULJKWSROLF\ SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-19003708 for you. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ™ CHANCERY DIVISION Here to help life go right. UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-0063031-19 Call me today. Plaintiff: INVESTORS BANK VS. Defendant: TAYMOUR MATIN; PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; COUNTY OF HUDSON; STATE OF NEW JERSEY Sale Date: 01/08/2020 Writ of Execution: 08/19/2019 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighty State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI) - and 20/100*** $627,180.20. State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI) - The property to be sold is located in the TOWN 1605581 OF WESTFIELD, County of Union and State of %ORRPLQJWRQ,/ New Jersey. It is commonly known as 503 CHESTNUT STREET SOUTH (a/k/a 503 SOUTH CHEST- NUT STREET), WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. It is known and designated as Block 3408, Lot 37. DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI The dimensions are approximately - 50 Feet X 150 Feet. Nearest cross street: FAIRMONT AVENUE. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Criminal Defense Matters liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether State and Municipal Criminal Court or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Forty-Seven Thou- sand Two Hundred Thirty-Four and 79/100*** $647,234.79 together with lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor tisement. 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Sunday, December 29, at 10 a.m. A “Silent Nights” service will be Participants are invited to come with offered this Sunday, December 22, at their Biblical, spiritual and music 7 p.m. This special Advent time of questions — Christmas-related or not prayer, Scripture, music and reflection — and the Reverend Joy Mounts and is especially designed for those strug- Music Director Barbara Thomson will gling to find joy at Christmas due to field as many as possible. recent or lingering difficulty with loss, The First Congregational Church as well as for those who would appre- is a member of the United Church of ciate a quiet, meditative break from Christ. Its congregation represents a

the busy pace of the season. broad mix of denominational back- Photo courtesy of Susan M. Dougherty ALL IS BRIGHT...All are invited to attend Christmas week services at the Trinity Christmas Eve services on Tues- grounds, including Roman Catholic, Episcopal Church in Cranford. On Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve celebra- READY TO SING TO BABY JESUS...Christmas angels from last year’s 5 p.m. tions will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the Blessing of the Crèche, the Children’s Pageant day, December 24, include the annual Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, service wait for their turn to sing at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield’s and Holy Eucharist: Rite II. Pictured is a scene from the 2018 Children’s Pageant. Children’s/Youth Pageant at 5 p.m., Lutheran and Quaker, and even from Christmas Eve Service. Four services are offered this year to celebrate the birth followed by the traditional Candle- no faith background at all. of Jesus Christ. light Celebration of Scripture, carols The sanctuary, located at 125 Elmer Trinity Invites All to Attend and story at 10 p.m. Street, Westfield, is accessible by a Additionally, all are invited to wheelchair ramp and offers a “hear- Presb. Church Announces gather on Wednesday, December 25, ing loop” for the hearing impaired. Christmas Week Services for a Christmas Day service of Scrip- For additional information, call (908) Christmas Eve Services CRANFORD — The Trinity Each year, on the eve of Christ- ture, song and reflection at 10 a.m. 233-2494 or visit fccofwestfield.org. Episcopal Church, located at 119 mas, the children of the parish re- WESTFIELD — The Presbyterian in singing and worshiping together. Forest Avenue, Cranford, invites enact the Christmas story and carry F-SP Service League Shop Church in Westfield (PCW) invites Refreshments will be served and all everyone to attend its upcoming the figures of the animals, shep- everyone to celebrate the birth of ages are welcome. services in celebration of the birth herds, angels and the holy family, Jesus Christ with Christmas Eve ser- The 8 p.m. service, a candlelight of Jesus Christ. recreating a display that tells the To Be Closed For Holidays vices offered on Tuesday, December event, will feature a musical prelude to This Sunday, December 22, Ad- story of the Christ Child. 24, at different times and locales on the service starting half an hour before- vent IV: Holy Eucharist Rite I will “Midnight Mass” will be cel- FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS about the League or membership is the church property. hand. The Reverend Jeremy Jinkins, take place at 8 a.m., and Advent ebrated at 10:30 p.m. with Holy —The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- invited to call (908) 322-5420, visit For families with young children, pastor, will deliver the sermon. IV: Holy Eucharist Rite II with Eucharist Rite II and choral music. vice League Thrift Shop will be the League’s website at there will be a 5 p.m. service in the Likewise, the 10 p.m. service will music will be offered at 10 a.m. On Christmas Day, Wednesday, closed Tuesday, December 24, scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com or Sanctuary where volunteer children be candlelit and will include a musi- Advent is the first season of the December 25, Holy Eucharist Rite I is through Wednesday, January 1. speak to any of the volunteers at the will wear costumes and act out the cal prelude, but also will have distri- liturgical year. The term “advent” set for 9 a.m. This will be a solemn said On Thursday, January 2, the shop thrift shop. Interested persons also are Nativity scene. Faith Formation bution of communion. Music Direc- means “coming” or “arrival,” and be- service with Holy Eucharist Rite I. will reopen for winter’s second sea- encouraged to check out the Leader Christine Treger will coordi- tor/organist Paul Sanner, the Chancel cause it precedes Christmas, many On Sunday, December 29, the First son. To replace items that show organization’s Facebook page, nate this fast-paced, interactive ser- Choir and instrumental and vocal so- have misunderstood Advent to be ex- Sunday After Christmas, Holy Eu- wear and tear from the holiday sea- “Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service vice featuring lots of congregational loists will provide the music. clusively a time to get ready to cel- charist Rite II with Christmas carols son, housewares and domestics will League,” and give the League a “Like.” singing of traditional Christmas car- Parking in the church’s parking lot ebrate the coming of a child in will be offered at 9 a.m. There will be be featured. Clothing will be avail- Parking is available on the street ols. The hour-long service will in- is handicap accessible, with elevators Bethlehem. In fact, the primary focus one service only. able for winter weather, with a large and in the rear of the thrift shop clude instruments, music and visual in the building for all locations. The of Advent is on what is primarily selection of coats, sweaters and building. Visitors may enter the stimulation designed to delight even Presbyterian Church in Westfield in- called “the second coming,” as de- Robotics Series Open slacks in stock. parking lot via Willow Avenue. the smallest child. vites people of all ages to be a part of scribed in a release from Trinity Epis- The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- At 6:30 p.m., a Contemporary Ser- worship at 140 Mountain Avenue. copal Church. Advent is the celebra- To Grades 2 and 3 vice League is an all-volunteer, non- Menorah Lightings vice (Wired), held in Westminster For more information about The Pres- tion of the promise that Christ will CRANFORD — The Cranford profit organization that has served the Hall, will feature music and shared byterian Church in Westfield, visit its come again to finally establish the Public Library, located at 224 Walnut local communities since 1974. Since To Begin on Sunday blessings. The band, under the direc- website at westfieldpc.org or call the fullness of God’s kingdom. Avenue, will offer a series of fun, free its founding, the League has donated AREA — The Union County Torah tion of Kevin Wilkin, and his singers church during regular business hours On Tuesday, December 24, family programs during January and more than $1.3 million for local causes. Center has announced the schedule will welcome attendees’ participation at (908) 233-0301. Christmas Eve services will begin February. The Service League congratulates one for multiple menorah lightings in cel- at 4:30 p.m. with the Blessing of “Fun with Robotics” will take place of the League’s recipients, Mary ebration of Chanukah. Hearing Soc. Classes Off For Holidays the Crèche, Children’s Pageant and on Wednesdays, January 8 to 29, for Robinson, on her organization, Imag- In Westfield, a Menorah Lighting Holy Eucharist: Rite II. The cus- children in grades 2 and 3. Partici- ine, A Center for Coping with Loss, and Gelt Drop will take place this WESTFIELD — The Hearing So- Under the direction of Morgan tom of displaying figures depict- pants will learn how to use Dot and being named as a finalist in CNN’s Sunday, December 22, at 4:30 p.m., by ciety has announced that its weekly Orlowski, the informal classes pro- ing the birth of Jesus Christ owes Dash robots and then take on fun, “Hometown Heroes Award.” the North Avenue Train Station. On classes in speech (lip) reading will be vide instruction in strategies for cop- its origin to Saint Francis of Assisi, educational challenges. Anyone interested in learning more Wednesday, December 25, a menorah suspended for the holiday season. No ing with hearing loss as well as tech- who made the Christmas crèche, or This will be a four-week series. lighting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at classes will be scheduled for con- niques for improved communication. manger, for Christmas Eve of 1223. Participants are asked to attend every Get Expert Reporting Mountainside Borough Hall. A secutive Thursdays, December 26, Any person who is interested in im- Like Advent wreaths, the Christ- session of this program. Registration menorah lighting is scheduled for 2019 or January 2, 2020. proving his or her word recognition mas manger, or nativity scene, was is required and space is limited. Inter- on Improtant Issues Thursday, December 26, at 4:30 p.m., Classes will resume on Thursday, skills is welcome to join the Society primarily a special display for fami- ested persons are asked to enroll in Cranford across from the municipal January 9, at the regularly sched- and participate in the classes. For lies in their homes, drawing them online at eventbrite.com/e/fun-with- Impacting Your Town building, near the gazebo. uled time, 10:30 a.m. They are held more information about The Hearing together in prayer and joyful cel- robotics-grades-2-3-tickets- goleader.com/form/subscribe For more information, visit at the First Baptist Church, located Society and the classes, contact Alice ebration of the season at hand. 77187212029. torahcenter.org. at 170 Elm Street, Westfield. Knecht at [email protected].

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May, 70, of the street from the church walking Glenn John Maggio Joseph Francis “Chip” Dooley, Chip was an active member of the Westfield, was called home Tuesday, through the Burial Grounds of The 86, of Westfield, passed away peace- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic December 10, 2019, after a sudden Presbyterian Church in the West Fields Glenn John Maggio passed away was a member of the Westfield YMCA fully on Wednesday, December 11, Church, where he served as lector. and brief illness. Ken’s visitation was of Elizabethtown, looking at the old Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in Board of Directors, receiving the 2019, at Center for Hope Hospice He had also served on the Westfield on Friday, December 13, at Gray Fu- headstones, but also for ways to im- Sarasota, Florida. He was born a youth service award for his efforts as in Scotch Plains, surrounded by his Planning Board for 17 years. neral Home, 318 East Broad Street, prove the appearance of the cemetery. Catholic John Glenwood, the only advisor to various teen groups. He loving family. He was the beloved husband for 56 Westfield. His funeral service took He was always willing to bring his child of Dr. Ross and Mildred Maggio, was also a founder and member of the A Mass of Christian Burial was years of the late Mary Gurnett Dooley place on Saturday, De- chain saw to trim the trees, in Dover, New Jersey, on February Westfield Teen Canteen. He was also celebrated on Monday, (2010); loving father of cember 14, 2019, at The or a shovel to move some 17, 1938. But then he a member of the December 16, at 11 a.m., four daughters, Mary Presbyterian Church in dirt so the area would look married a Presbyterian Westfield Recreation at the Holy Trinity Sofman and her husband, Westfield. Interment will neat, tidy, and well cared and became Glenwood Commission, serving as Church in Westfield. Mark, Sharon Dooley and follow later in the Revo- for. John. He was married teen leader in their sum- Friends and family gath- her husband, Doug lutionary Cemetery in Ken was a supporter of to his wife, Linda, for mer programs for 13 ered for visitation at McKay, the late Maureen Westfield. Please go to the Boy Scouts in general, 59 years. The couple years. He was a member Dooley Colonial Funeral Groff (2013) and her hus- www.grayfuneralhomes.com and, more specifically, has one daughter, of The Presbyterian Home, 556 Westfield Av- band, Richard Rowley, and to offer condolences. Troop 72, located at The Stacey. Church in Westfield as enue, Westfield, on Sun- Moira Dooley-Sautner and Ken was born on March Presbyterian Church. His Glenn attended well as a member of Echo day, December 15, from her husband, Stephen, and 7, 1949 in Plainfield, N.J., grandson, Henry, is a troop Westfield High School Lake Country Club. 3 to 6 p.m. four sons, Charles V. and and was predeceased by member, and Ken accom- and graduated from When he retired, he Chip was born in his wife, Angela, Joseph his parents, Ruth Irene panied them last June on Malvern Prep School moved to Long Beach Westfield to Charles and F., Jr. and his wife, Tina, May (née Miska) and their annual Summer in Pennsylvania, Island in Harvey Cedars, Carolyn Dooley and John L. and his wife, Raymond A. May, and his Dr. Kenneth P. May Camp trip to Erincliff Is- where he was presi- and then to Venice, lived most of his life in Donna, and Michael J. and brother, Albert W. May. land in Canada. dent of the junior and Florida, becoming a Westfield. He was a 1950 Joseph F. Dooley his wife, Paula, and loving He grew up in Roselle, N.J., and was Ken had an infectious personality, senior class as well as Glenn John Maggio member of the Plantation graduate of Holy Trinity brother of Dr. Charles president of the Abraham Clark High with the uncanny ability to connect president of the Stu- Golf and Country Club. High School and graduated from Dooley, the late Vincent Dooley and School Class of 1967, where he was an with anyone and brighten any room. dent Council and editor of the year- Glenn had a few passions in life, not Notre Dame University in 1954. Af- the late Carolyn Enderlein. He will be athlete and musician. He worked full- Helping others was his calling and book. He was on the Soccer team only his family, but he was an out-of- ter graduating from Notre Dame, deeply missed by his 19 grandchil- time while attending Newark State gave him great joy. First and foremost, and Track team. He went on to gradu- control New York Giants fan; cars and Chip joined the United States Ma- dren, Carolyn, Charlotte, Peter, Luke, College (now Kean University), and Ken was a family man. He loved noth- ate from Florida Southern College in watches were his favorites. He was an rine Corps and served as a Marine Rae, Vincent, Samantha, Tess, Elinor, earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s ing more than to spend time with his Lakeland, Florida, with a Bachelor avid Frank Sinatra fan and lived by fighter pilot, flying Skyraiders from Joseph, Maggie, Matt, Hannah, degrees in Mathematics Education. children and grandchildren. of Science in Business Administra- Sinatra’s words MY WAY: “And now, 1954 to 1958. After his discharge Kerriann, Kathleen, John, Finn, He was very active in Sigma Beta Tau. Ken is survived by his loving wife, tion and Economics, where he was a the end is near. And so I face the final from the Corps, he attended Declan and Calum, and three great- He later continued his graduate stud- Sarah L. “Sally” May; son, Gregory member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fra- curtain. I’ve lived a life that’s full, and McAllister Mortuary School in New granddaughters, Celia, Aurelia and ies and earned his Doctor of Education Kenneth May, and his wife, Brooke; ternity. He was vice-president of much more than this, I did it my way. York City and joined the family busi- Audrianna, and many nieces and from Seton Hall University. daughter, Jillianne May Strus, and SAE as well as pledge trainer. Regrets, I’ve had a few, but more than ness – Dooley Funeral Service – nephews. Dr. May was a professional educa- her husband, Mark, and daughter, He started his career with Esso (put this I did it my way. I’ve loved, I’ve which was founded by his grandfa- In lieu of flowers, donations may tor and administrator whose career Ellen Thompson; seven grandchil- a tiger in your tank), which then be- laughed and cried and now as tears ther in 1913. be made in Chip’s memory to The spanned 48 years. He began his ca- dren, Henry, Madelyn, Spencer and came Exxon and ITT for several years subside, and may I say not in a shy way. Chip spent many happy times on Westfield Food Pantry at Holy Trin- reer in 1971, and worked as a math William May, Harrison and Liam and then switched to teaching in 1965. Oh, no, not me, I did it my way.” Newboro and Loon Lake in Canada ity Church, 336 First Street, Westfield, teacher, Math Department Head, K- Strus, and Jackson Portnoff; brother, His teaching career commenced at Contributions in his memory may with family and friends. He was the N.J. 07090, or to Center for Hope 12 Supervisor, and most recently as Ronald May, and his wife, Judy; sis- Westfield Public Schools and then be made to the Westfield United Fund chief operating officer of the Rideau, Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Vice-Principal and Principal at South ter-in-law, Eileen May, and many terminated after 31 years as a work- or The Presbyterian Church in Newboro and Central Ferry Com- Plains, N.J. 07076. Plainfield High School (SPHS) from nieces and nephews. In lieu of flow- study coordinator at Central High Westfield. A celebration of Glenn’s pany of Loon Lake, Canada. December 19, 2019 1987 until his retirement in 2010. His ers, memorial contributions may be School in Newark. He also served as life will be held on Saturday, De- efforts in South Plainfield led to the made to The Presbyterian Church in business advisor to the Central High cember 21, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m., at school earning a prestigious Blue Westfield, www.westfieldpc.org/give, School newspaper, the Tangent. He the Farley Funeral Home, located at Ribbon designation. During his ca- or the Congenital Heart Defects Coa- lived in Westfield for 75 years and in 265 South Nokomis Avenue, Venice, Calvary Invites Community reer, he also coached football, soccer, lition, www.chdcoalition.org. Harvey Cedars on LBI. Florida 34285. basketball and track in three districts December 19, 2019 An active Westfield resident, he December 19, 2019 – Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Rahway To Celebrate Christmas and Westwood-Washington Schools. Dr. Kenneth P. May was a visionary Garwood Announces CRANFORD — The Calvary its Christmas Eve Festival Candle- and a man ahead of his time. Before Lutheran Church invites area resi- light Service. This service is both the concept of the STEM initiative, Menorah Lighting dents to join members of its con- a time of celebration and reflec- which is currently sweeping the coun- GARWOOD — The Garwood gregation in celebrating the birth tion, as worshipers joyfully an- try, he prioritized science and technol- Celebrations Committee welcomes of Jesus. ticipate the birth of the Christ ogy education. His focus on the future the community to attend the The church will host three dif- Child. Holy Communion will be ensured his students were prepared to borough’s second annual Menorah ferent worship opportunities on distributed. Attendees also are in- meet the needs of a changing society. Lighting in honor of Hanukkah, the Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Decem- vited to dress as they feel com- Further, Dr. May was associated with Festival of Lights. ber 24. The Young Children’s Na- fortable at this service, which usu- NASA, and co-presented workshops This free event will take place on tivity Service will begin at 5 p.m. ally lasts an hour. in the Greater and Lesser Antilles, Monday, December 23, at 6 p.m., at Jesus said, “Let the little children Calvary additionally will offer Alaska, and South Western American Garwood Borough Hall, located at come to me,” and this service has worship on Christmas Day, states with NASA scientists. 403 South Avenue. In addition to the been planned with them in mind. Wednesday, December 25, taking Upon retirement from SPHS, he menorah lighting, participants will Participants at this loud and joy- place at 10:15 a.m. became a clinical instructor through have an opportunity to enjoy a magic ous service will hear the story of Calvary Lutheran Church holds Kean University and supervised stu- show, cider and donuts. Attendees are Christ’s birth and have an oppor- a worship service every Sunday, dent teachers in the Plainfield Public encouraged to dress for cold weather, tunity to sing favorite carols. This at 10:15 a.m., in the sanctuary. All School District. Thousands of students as this will be an outdoor event. worship service is informal and are welcome. Located at 108 have benefited from Dr. May’s exper- usually lasts 30 to 45 minutes. Eastman Street, Cranford, Calvary tise through his development of new Caregiver Meetings The Family Christmas Eve Ser- describes itself as a church that education models designed to prepare vice begins at 7 p.m. The youth “shares a living, daring confidence those who teach 21st-century students. To Continue In 2020 will tell the Christmas story at this in God’s grace and embraces you In 2019, Dr. May received the presti- WESTFIELD — A support group service and help lead worship. Car- as a whole person — questions, gious Jean Harris Award from the for those caring for elderly or chroni- WORSHIP BY CANDLELIGHT...The Calvary Lutheran Church in Cranford ols and Holy Communion are in- complexities and all,” according North/Central New Jersey District cally ill loved ones meets on the first invites the community to join its congregation for worship services to celebrate cluded. Attendees are encouraged to the church. For more informa- #7475 of Rotary International at their non-holiday Monday of each month, Christmas. There will be three services on Christmas Eve, including a Young to dress as they feel comfortable. tion about the congregation, call Annual Assembly in May for his life- at 7:30 p.m., in the Parish Center of Children’s Nativity Service, Family Christmas Eve Service and Christmas Eve This service usually lasts an hour. the office at (908) 276-2418 or go time contributions to education lo- St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Festival Candlelight Service, along with a Christmas Day service. At 10 p.m., Calvary will present to calvarycranford.com. cally, nationally and internationally. on Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. At The Presbyterian Church in These meetings will continue in 2020, Shine a Spotlight Westfield, Ken was an active volun- with the next one scheduled for Janu- teer and served on the Personnel Com- ary 6. They are information and sharon Your Business mission and the Cemetery Committee. ing sessions. 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Evan Kanterman (170) Cranford Cougars Luke Hoerle (126) Westfield Blue DevilsBrandon Bowles (126) SPF Raiders CJ Composto (132) Westfield Blue Devils Kaelan Francois (113) Rahway Indians Pat Phillips (120) Brearley Bears

Josh Darisme (220) Rahway Indians Liam Grahl (120) Union Farmers Luke DiGiovanni (138) Cranford Cougars Connor Vill (152) GL Highlanders Luke Driscoll (138) New Prov Pioneers Luke Scanlan (170) Westfield Blue Devils by David B. Corbin Story/photos at goleader.com Blue Devils Team to Beat in Union County Wrestling Ballyhoo Sports Westfield has put to the mat one of themselves in a position where they 1st district, 26-10 at 106 years where we start on the ground district, 19-20 in the middle that have three, four, its best teams in over a decade and can do some special things. Now it’s Quinn Gimblette (sr — 120): 1st floor and we got to climb the moun- Watch out for Colin Murray (so — five years experience that are work- seems to be a heavy favorite to be the for them to see it through and really district, fourth region, AC qualify at tain. The idea is to compete at the end 138/45) ing really hard to improve. We have top dog in the county. Rahway and do it,” Blue Devil Head Coach Glen 113, 30-10 record of the season.” Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders: newcomers who are picking it up re- Cranford look to do a lot of barking Kurz expressed. Jon Heard (jr — 220): 2nd dis- Jon Estivene (sr — 170): 3rd dis- The Raiders return an experienced ally well. Practice has been fantastic. also and Brearley has been climbing CJ Composto (sr — 132): 2nd trict, 20-15 trict, 17-18 group this year plus several athletes I have big expectations.” the ladder, although several teams UCT (2-time champ), 1st district (3 Pay attention to Ethan Composto Pat Nevins (jr — 152): 2nd UCT, from the football team. Patrick Phillips (jr — 120): 1st have been bolstering their numbers. times), 1st region (3 times), 3rd (fr — 106) 3rd district, 23-11 record “Another solid big room. We have UCT, 1st district, 2nd region, 34-6 (As always, several wrestlers may NJSIAA, finished 35-2 at 126-lbs Roselle Park Panthers: Dave Torres (jr — 220): returns at about 60 kids but the best thing is we Nick Stampoulos (jr — 138): 3rd drop a class come tournament time) bringing career total to 107-10. The Panthers under Head Coach the same weight have a lot of returners that were be- UCT, 2nd district, 20-11 Westfield Blue Devils: Luke Hoerle (sr — 126): 1st UCT Ryan Rooney have a very young squad Cranford Cougars: hind a lot of our upper classmen studs, John Braun (sr — 170): 4th UCT, The Blue Devils have a “Murder- (3 times), 1st district (2 times), 1st with no super heroes yet, and do have The Cougars stunned them all again Eddie Smith, Zach Zimmerman, Alex 3rd district, 23-14 ers’ Row” in the first seven weight region (2 times), won 3 at AC, finish backups in various weight classes. last year to claim their fifth straight Oslislo. They were wrestlers that A. L. Johnson Crusaders: classes with talent in the upper 39-4 bringing career total to 103-17 Coach Rooney said, “We got to UCT crown. Depth will be the Cou- couldn’t crack the lineup but right The Crusaders with first-year Head weights. The Blue Devils won the Jeremy Silber (sr — 138): 2nd make some moves but we pretty much gars’ best friend but they also return a now just as good as those guys. We Coach Nick Velez, a 2014 Westfield District 14 title last year and were district at 132, finished 19-13 have the whole lineup. We are pretty host of experienced wrestlers. are returning a very strong class,” High School grad who placed fifth at second in the sectional. This could be Luke Scanlan ( sr — 170): 3rd young with inexperience at the var- “That’s important to have that kind Head Coach Marc Fabiano said. 152-lbs at the NJSIAA Tournament, a banner season for the Blue Devils. UCT (160) 2nd district (152), 25-14 sity level. Even the guys who are of depth,” Cougar Head Coach Pat Brandon Bowles (jr — 126): 3rd have increased their numbers drasti- “Expectations are high. They put Luke Jacobs (so — 113): 2nd UCT, older, it’s going to be one of those Gorman said. “This year we have 11 UCT, 1st district, 3rd region. at 113- cally but experience is needed.

Justin Alpaugh-McLean John Heard (220) Harrison Kelly (145) Pat Nevins (152) Jax Katsoros (170) Mike Cross (132) Jack Wichtgendahl Joey Larmore (106) John Braun (170) Jeremy Silber (138) Stefano DelValle Joe Scalora (160) (182) Cranford Westfield Blue Devils GL Highlanders Park Panthers ALJ Crusaders Union Farmers (132) New Providence SPF Raiders Brearley Bears Westfield Blue Devils (138) Linden Tigers GL Highlanders freshmen, so where we have guys lbs, finished 24-5 “Last year there was about 11 guys on ROONEY, WALSH, SHAPIRO SELECTED TEAM CAPTAINS who have been around starting on Joey Larmore (jr — 106): 3rd the team. This year we had 23 kids sign varsity, we have newer guys starting district, 15-9 up then within that first week, we had right behind them. And a lot of those Anthony Robinson (so —160): another 10 kids sign up. The first step guys have wrestled for years in the 5th UCT, 17-10 was to get them in the room then the program.” Watch out for Larry Shoyoye (jr — second step was to get them to love Blue Devil Boy Cagers Have Pat Kalnins (sr — 120): 3rd UCT, 220) wrestling. Now we are teaching them to 3rd district, 23-18 Brearley Bears: be good wrestlers,” Coach Velez said. Kevin Shriner (soph — 285): 4th The Bears are climbing up the tree Jax Katsoros (jr — 170): Was at UCT at 285-lbs looking for honey with more talent 145/152 last year Depth & Experience This Year Evan Kanterman (sr — 170): 2nd and more numbers. Head Coach Dave James Lordi (sr — 145): Was at UCT, 3rd district, 5th region, 32-11 Nichols said, “Last year we missed 120 last year By DAVID B. CORBIN 74-70, Lincoln, 48-46, Rahway, 44- is great for the locker room and it’s Justin Alpaugh-McLean (sr — about five or six weight classes. This Matt Lordi (fr — 106): Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 42, and Summit, 50-49. Although fall- great for on-court presence,” Blue 182): Returns at same weight. year we can fill a full lineup, maybe “James Lordi is pretty tough and Comprised predominantly of multi- ing short in the NJSIAA North 2, Devil Head Coach Jim McKeon em- Luke DiGiovanni (jr — 138): 2nd one forfeit but we have more guys in Jax the ‘Axe Man’ is going to be a sport, underclassmen athletes the Group 4 Tournament, the Blue Devils phasized. UCT freshman year the room. We have six new guys in the problem for a lot of teams. Right now Westfield High School boys basket- gave fourth-seeded Watchung Hills The Blue Devils return seniors Jake Max Nock (sr — 160): Behind key room that we didn’t have last year. we are just trying to sharpen ball team was able to compete down all it could handle in a 54-50 loss. Walsh and multi-sport athletes Grif- wrestlers. Had 6-1 varsity record. Three kids returning that I have high everyone’s skills and give them more to the final buzzer with their oppo- “The multi-sport athletes that we fin Rooney, football co-captains Colin Will Fernandez (sr — 113): 2nd expectations for. We have some guys CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 nents but that little lack of court expe- have, the depth we have helps us. Last Freer, Declan McCauley and Hank rience may have put them on the short year a lot of it was new for those guys. Shapiro, and two-time soccer captain side of six or seven very close games, A lot of guys who were trying to fill in Andrew Echausse, along with Ray resulting in a 10-15 record. This sea- roles they didn’t really have the year CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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By ALEX LOWE players with significant experience pronounced as the team looks to build Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times from last season. Ryann Wall, a 5’3” chemistry and develop confidence. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High junior, sets up in the backcourt. Last “With only one senior on the roster, School girls basketball head coach season Wall played in 13 games and our goal is to become more comfort- Ryan McKenna returns for his fifth scored 42 points, while grabbing 14 able playing with one another. We’ll season at the helm of the program rebounds and dishing out 11 assists. look to communicate better and put where he will pilot a team with a lot of Junior guard Madison Starosa will be ourselves in a better position to have new faces. Last year, the Raiders back. As a sophomore, Starosa pro- more scoring opportunities than last posted a 6-18 overall record and vided instant offense off of the bench year. We are going to take each game seemed poised to make an upward and developed a reputation as a three- one at a time and build upon our move this season. But McKenna will point threat. Starosa drained 19 three- successes in those games instead of have to set a new course as an already point baskets and scored 74 points on thinking about where we want to be young team lost a few of their ex- the season. by season’s end.” pected leaders to other sports. The rest of the Raider starting five So McKenna will proceed know- The most prominent of these miss- will come largely from a cast of new ing that inexperience will undoubt- ing pieces is junior Corinne Lyght players. Among those that could crack edly lead to mistakes but also accept- who will not play this season as she the starting lineup are Emily Friscia, ing of the idea that youth must be focuses exclusively on soccer. Ashley DeFrancesco and Ali Murphy. served. McKenna knows that he will have to “Well, nearly the entire team is “I expect us to continuously get reboot the program as his young play- comprised of new faces,” said better as the season progresses. We David B. Corbin (2018-2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ers acclimate themselves to each other McKenna. “Ali Murphy is a 6’0" are going to have a more up-tempo GREAT IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE GAME...Senior Griffin Rooney, left, led the Blue Devils in scoring with 306 points, and to the competition they will face freshman center that will provide us defense than we did last year. We’ll including 22 3-pointers. He sank 75 free throws, swiped 21 steals and pulled 49 rebounds last year.. in a rugged Union County landscape. with a new dimension we have not also be shooting more from three “We are very young,” said Coach had in awhile. Emily Friscia provides [point range] as well as getting the McKenna. “We lost a lot of players us with a lot of speed and a knack for ball inside to our bigs. Our team is from last year both to graduation and scoring. But, I plan on substituting much taller and larger than we have Blue Devils Have Depth, Experience This Year other commitments. So, right now we often to keep our legs fresh.” been in past years.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 are getting our skills better to be a McKenna understands the difficult Scotch Plains-Fanwood travels to sound offensive and defensive team.” task before him and his young play- Summit on Friday, December 20 for a Hurtt and sophomore Logan Howland. cer. He’s a guy you are going to count soccer team. The Raiders return only a couple of Rooney, who was spectacular on on to do everything right and know “We are looking for the guys who ers. The learning curve figures to be 7 opening tip. the football field this year, was also what the other guys are doing too and helped on JV. Jack Spellman, Ryan quite influential on the court last year. lock down the top offensive guy on Friedberg! These guys excelled so He led the team, not only in scoring the other team. He’s going to be a far. We are looking to them to take a Blue Devil Icemen Win One, with 306 points, including 22 3-point- leader in every way,” Coach McKeon huge leap. It’s a big difference from ers; but also, he was deadly from the expressed. JV to varsity speed wise but, so far charity line, sinking a team-leading As a freshman last year, the sizable they showed they can hang and con- 75 free throws. Rooney, who had 18 6’6" Howland, also a member of the tribute at a high level too,” Coach assists, was second in steals with 21 football team, manned the center po- McKean said. Lose One, Tie West Essex, 2-2 and added 49 rebounds and three sition and had 22 rebounds, 11 points, Last year as a forward, Freer blocked shots. three assists, three steals and three pumped in 107 points, including 19 It is the most wonderful time of the niors: captain Trevor Tanella, alter- had apples on the Beke goal. “Griffin! What he did on the foot- blocks. from 3-point range, and added 11 year…for a New Jersey high school nate captain Dylan Howard, Andrew At weeks end, the Westfield boys ball field this year is going to translate “Logan is a sophomore, so he’s assists. Freer also had 17 steals and hockey player. The steamy summer Principato and sophomore Matt Beke. varsity record stands at 2-2-1. This even bigger on the basketball court. looking to take a big stride this year,” three blocks. Used mostly for his de- “dry land” training is a distant memory. Senior goalie Jack Ruckman stopped coming week Westfield will take on There’s not many guys who have his Coach McKeon commented. fensive stalwartness, the 6’4, 260-lb Captain’s practices, preseason work- all 19 shots he faced for his second Livingston and Ridge, who defeated strength at his position. His athletic Additional “big strides” can be ex- center McCauley grabbed 42 re- outs and tryouts are completed. Now shutout of the season. the Blue Devils in last year’s state ability is second to none. His leader- pected of the 6’8" junior Jack bounds and added seven blocks and it is about playing games that matter. Rounding out the week was a tilt semifinals (2-1 in OT). After that, the ship has been fantastic. His growth Spellman and sophomore Ryan four steals. Shapiro pulled 55 re- As a result, it was a busy week for against the West Essex Knights. icemen will take a break to enjoy all from the summer till now has ex- Friedberg, who was the goalie on the bounds (3rd on team) and added 12 the Westfield High School boys var- Westfield dominated the contest out- the other parts of the most wonderful ceeded his expectations. He had a big steals and four blocks, while scoring sity ice hockey team with three im- shooting West Essex throughout, but time of the year. year last year for us. We are looking PUBLIC NOTICE 70 points, With limited court time last portant contests. The boys from 555 the Knights showed resiliency and Follow the WHS boys varsity ice for him to take the next step forward,” year, Hurtt had 11 rebounds, Dorian Road emerged from the tough were able to knot up the game late in hockey team on Twitter TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS gauntlet of games with a mixed bag of the third period. It was the proverbial @westfieldpuck for an informative Coach McKeon expressed. UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY “The football guys are going to Walsh also proved to be an offen- bring us the physical mentality but a loss, a win and a tie. sibling smooch for the Blue Devils, and entertaining take on the season’s NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE The Blue Devils bounced back leaving them not satisfied moving activities. Fans can also visit sive asset with 131 points, including CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF Jack Spellman is going to help us 24 3-pointers (2nd on team), and 28 APPEALS OF THE tremendously. He is 6’8", his wing- nicely after a humbling defeat at the toward their next contest. The WHSpuckon FaceBook and assists (3rd on team). Walsh also had TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS span is over seven feet. What he does hands of Rumson Fair-Haven with a Westfield goals came from Tanella on Instagram Pages. See the website for 20 steals and 22 rebounds. Echausse, (IN COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN just getting in the passing lanes, shot dominant performance against Glen a power play and Beke at even up to date team schedules PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, Rock. Westfield was not a very wel- strength. Tanella and Mancheno both atwww.westfieldhockey.com. a point guard, was up front on defense CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975) blocking, even just changing direc- and made 20 steals, blocked six shots tions of the shot is going to help us coming host to the Panthers, NOTICE is hereby given by the Town- new to the McInnis confer- and pulled 15 rebounds. Bringing the ship of Scotch Plains of the following 2020 tremendously. We haven’t had that ball down court on offense, Echausse schedule of meetings of the Construction kind of size in a long time with his ence this season. The Blue set up 31 assists (2nd on team) and Board of Appeals to be held in the Mu- ability to come out on the wing as Devils arrived at the game in scored 32 points. nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch well,” Coach McKeon pointed out. an ill humor and it was obvious Plains, New Jersey on the first Wednes- from the first puck drop that it “Echausse will be the point guard. day of each month, at 7:30 p.m., unless The Blue Devils will open their regu- He comes as two-year captain of soc- otherwise indicated*. lar season against the Summit would be a rough night for Hilltoppers tonight Thursday, Decem- Glen Rock. Wednesday, January 8th * – 8 a.m. Team leading scorer, senior PUBLIC NOTICE February 5th ber 19, in Union at 7 p.m. This Satur- March 4th day, December 21, the Blue Devils Nick Forno, put Westfield on BOROUGH OF GARWOOD April 1st the board in the first by col- May 6th will host Pope John XXIII at 7 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 19-23 “We are excited for this year. We lecting a nifty pass from junior June 3rd Dan McDonald and besting the AN ORDINANCE TO ESTAB- July 8th * have the size. We have length. We LISH A RESTRICTED PARK- August 5th have Howland, he’s about 6’6". He’s Panther’s netminder. Festivi- ING ZONE PURSUANT TO September 2nd ties could have ended at that October 7th a physical football player. Declan N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6 IN FRONT gives us a presence of size. Freer is an point, but the full ice slot was OF 119 WILLOW AVENUE, IN November 4th paid for, so the game contin- THE BOROUGH OF December 2nd athletic machine. Hank is savvy, smart GARWOOD. leadership QB [quarterback]. We are ued. The above schedule allows the option of The Blue Devils’ offensive BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and calling a special meeting when necessary. going to need that on the court,” Coach Council of the Borough of Garwood: 1 T - 12/19/19, The Times Fee: $29.07 McKeon said. push continued, and they were WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6 per- able to find the back of the net mits a municipality to establish a restricted PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE four more times. The other goal parking zone in front of a residence occu- pied by a handicapped person; and BOROUGH OF GARWOOD d. Maintain the Borough’s official website, scorers were juniors Kyle social media outlets, and publish news of Snyder and Joey Brogan, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of ORDINANCE NO. 19-20 the Borough of Garwood has received a the Borough, including news items per- sophomore Thomas Conrod, request from Betty McComb of 119 Willow AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND taining to the Mayor, Borough Council, and freshman sensation Matteo Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, that a ARTICLE VIII A (OTHER OF- Borough Departments, the Planning/Zon- Photo courtesy of Varsity Vantage restricted parking zone be established in FICES AND POSITIONS) IN ing Board; and importantly, issues involv- Mancheno. Additional assists BLUE DEVIL LEADING SCORER...Blue Devil senior Nick Forno, No. 21, is the team’s front of her residence; and CHAPTER 5 (ADMINISTRA- ing public safety, health and welfare; and were handed out by three se- leading scorer so far this season. WHEREAS, the resident qualifies for TION) IN THE CODE OF THE other similar activities; the establishment of such restricted park- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD e. Write and issue Borough press re- ing zone by virtue of having been issued a TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE leases, and prepare Power Point or similar PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE presentations on behalf of Mayor, Council, windshield placard or wheelchair symbol OF PUBLIC INFORMATION IN BOROUGH OF GARWOOD THE BOROUGH OF or Borough departments as requested; cability to above 85 decibels and must be oper- license plate by the New Jersey Division of A. The Borough shall allow public as- Motor Vehicles; and GARWOOD AND PRESCRIBE f. Attend Borough special event func- ORDINANCE NO. 19-22 ated in accordance with Section 115-1. tions and activities as directed by Mayor or semblies and other public expressions of Section 15-3 Permit Application WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council finds THE DUTIES THEREFOR. ORDINANCE OF THE BOR- Borough Council; views conducted under the Constitution of To the extent required under Section 15- that parking is not otherwise prohibited OUGH COUNCIL OF THE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and g. Provide or coordinate photography the United States and the Constitution of 2, permit applications may be obtained at and that the permitting of the establish- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, Council of the Borough of Garwood as and video services on behalf of the Bor- the State of New Jersey within the Bor- the Garwood Police Department or if made ment of a restricted parking zone would COUNTY OF UNION, NEW follows: ough for events or any other matter as ough and in accordance with this Chapter, otherwise available on the Borough’s not interfere with the normal flow of traffic; JERSEY REGARDING AND SECTION 1. Chapter 5 (Administration) requested by the Administrator, Mayor or provided that a permit for groups of 20 or website. Applicants shall submit completed NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED REGULATING LAWFUL PUB- of the Code of the Borough of Garwood is Borough Council; more persons has been issued by the permit applications and must be received by the Mayor and Council of the Borough hereby amended by enacting §5-51.19.13 LIC ASSEMBLY Borough’s Chief of Police as described of Garwood: h. Such other duties and responsibilities by the Borough’s Chief of Police at least through §5-51.19.19 to read as follows: as may be directed by the Administrator, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough herein. three (3) working days in advance of any SECTION 1. A restricted parking zone § 5-51.19.13. Office of Public Infor- B. Permits shall not be required for the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6 is hereby Mayor or Borough Council. Council of the Borough of Garwood (the proposed public assembly. If the permit is mation §.5.51-19.18. Salaries “Borough”) recognizes the public’s right sale and/or distribution of printed matter to be denied, or conditions attached thereto established in front of premises located at There is hereby created in the Borough under this ordinance, or for groups of fewer 119 Willow Avenue, Garwood, New Jer- The Public Information Officer in the of assembly and free speech, and the use pursuant to Section 15-2(C), the Borough’s of Garwood an office to be known as the Office of Public Information shall be paid a of public areas for such purposes, and than 20 persons. However, the rules gov- Chief of Police shall promptly notify the sey, the residence of Betty McComb. “Office of Public Information.” erning public assembly shall apply equally SECTION 2. The posting of an appropri- salary as set forth in the Salary Ordinance WHEREAS, demonstrations, marches, applicant in writing. § 5-51.19.14. Composition in the Borough of Garwood. parades, processions, and rallies are of- to all persons and/or organizations that Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ate sign by or at the direction of the Chief The Office of Public Information shall exercise protected First Amendment com- of Police is hereby authorized and directed. § 5.51-19.19. Office space; hours ten conducted on the Borough’s streets, ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with consist of the Public Information Officer The governing body shall designate of- sidewalks, parks, and other public areas; munication. any part of this Ordinance are hereby SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be and such other contractor(s), vendors or C. To insure public safety and the pro- effective for so long as Betty McComb fice space to be utilized by the Office of and repealed to the extent that they are in consultants as may be approved by Mayor Public Information. Said space shall be WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have tection of the residents of the Borough, the conflict or inconsistent. shall continue to reside in the premises and Borough Council. Borough’s Chief of Police may regulate the and shall continue to be eligible for the maintained by the Borough of Garwood. a responsibility to protect its citizens, along Section 3. If any section, provision, or § 5-51.19.15. Appointment; Other Hours of said office shall be determined by with provide for their comfort and conve- time, location, number of participants, use part of provision of this Ordinance shall be restricted parking zone established herein Duties or Positions of facilities, and quantity and type of equip- under N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6. the Mayor and Borough Council. nience while using streets, sidewalks, held to be unenforceable or invalid by any a. The Public Information Officer shall SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of parks, and other public property; regulat- ment to be used for a public assembly to court, such holding shall not affect the SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of hereafter be appointed by the Mayor with the extent reasonable under law, but may ordinances inconsistent herewith are ordinances inconsistent herewith are ing competing uses of public fora; main- validity of this Ordinance, or any part the advice and consent of the Borough hereby repealed to the extent of such taining public property in an attractive and not regulate the content of such assembly. thereof, other than the part so held unen- hereby repealed to the extent of such Council and shall serve at the pleasure of D. The Borough may have Borough staff inconsistency. inconsistency. intact condition; preventing unreasonable forceable or invalid. the Mayor and Council; SECTION 3. If any portion of this ordi- interferences with residential properties on duty at an area in which a public assem- Section 4. A copy of this Ordinance SECTION 5. If any portion of this ordi- b. The Public Information Officer may bly is occurring. Borough personnel and/ nance shall be determined to be invalid, nance shall be determined to be invalid, and lawful businesses; and defraying the shall be available for public inspection at hold, concurrently, one or more other posi- such determination shall not affect the cost of certain departmental services pro- or representatives shall be neutral toward the office of the Borough Clerk during such determination shall not affect the tions within the Borough of Garwood with the activity and may be present for the validity of the remaining portions of said validity of the remaining portions of said vided for public assemblies; and regular business hours for the required the approval of the Council provided that ordinance. WHEREAS, the interests of the public protection of the participants, spectators, statutory period. ordinance. such duties can be performed efficiently and both private and public property. Bor- SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Section 5. This Ordinance shall take and without neglecting the duties of any effect upon final passage and publication the Borough require regulations, licens- ough personnel may not participate in a effect in accordance with all applicable effect upon final passage and publication one office or position. public assembly while on-duty during work- in accordance with law. in accordance with law. ing, and control of assemblages of large laws. § 5-51.19.16. Qualifications of Public numbers of people in excess of those ing hours. Borough personnel exercising NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE Information Officer normally drawing upon the health, sanita- their rights to engage in such a public The Public Information Officer shall be Notice is hereby given that Ordinance tion, fire, police, transportation, utility, and assembly while off-duty shall not repre- Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Notice is hereby given that Ordinance qualified by education, training and expe- sent any official Borough endorsement of No. 19-23, was introduced and passed on No. 19-20, was introduced and passed on other public services regularly provided in No. 19-22, was introduced and passed on rience to discharge the duties and respon- first reading at a meeting of the Borough the Borough. the activity. first reading at a meeting of the Borough first reading at a meeting of the Borough sibilities of the position. E. For groups of 20 or more seeking to Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the § 5-51.19.17. Duties of Public Infor- County of Union, State of New Jersey, held by the Borough Council of the Borough of obtain a permit, the permit may contain County of Union, State of New Jersey, held County of Union, State of New Jersey, held mation Officer such conditions as are reasonably consis- on the 12th DAY OF DECEMBER 2019, on the 12th DAY OF DECEMBER 2019, Garwood, County of Union, New Jersey on the 12th DAY OF DECEMBER 2019, The Public Information Officer shall have and that Ordinance No. 19-20, will be taken that: tent with the protection and use of the and that Ordinance No. 19-22, will be taken and that Ordinance No. 19-23, will be taken the duty and responsibility to: Borough’s buildings, grounds, roads, and up for further consideration for final pas- up for further consideration for final pas- Section 1. Article I (“Reserved”) of Chap- up for further consideration for final pas- a. Keep residents and visitors informed sage at the meeting of said Borough Coun- ter 15 (“Miscellaneous Offenses”) of the facilities for the purposes for which they sage at the meeting of said Borough Coun- sage at the meeting of said Borough Coun- in an immediate, current and on-going are established. Such permit may also cil to be held at its meeting room in the cil to be held at its meeting room in the Borough Code shall be and is hereby cil to be held at its meeting room in the basis of borough related matters, events, Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, amended as follows: contain reasonable limitations on the equip- Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, emergencies, weather-related issues or ment used and the time and area within Garwood, New Jersey, on the 26th DAY Garwood, New Jersey, on the 26th DAY Article I Public Assembly Garwood, New Jersey, on the 26th DAY other issues as directed by the Administra- OF DECEMBER 2019, at 7:15 p.m., or as Section 15-1 Definitions which the public assembly is permitted. OF DECEMBER 2019, at 7:15 p.m., or as OF DECEMBER 2019, at 7:15 p.m., or as tor, Mayor or Borough Council; F. 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Nick Stampoulos (138) Brearley Bears Luke Jacobs (113) Westfield Blue Devils Chris Delmau (126) Rahway Indians Max Nock (160) Cranford Cougars Anthony Robinson (160) SPF Raiders Quinn Gimblette (120) WF Blue Devils weapons in their arsenal,” Coach teach them the ropes,” Ortega said. last year but have recruited a large Head Coach Danny Garay, a 217- “This year we have a good mix. We was at 138 last year Velez stressed. Summit Hilltoppers: freshman class to go with their sopho- lb state champion in 2001 said, “We got some veteran guys. We got a lot of Mike Cross (jr -132): 6th UCT at Governor Livingston Highlanders: The Hilltoppers combined pro- mores and juniors. The Pioneers are have between six and eight guys with seniors who have been with the pro- 126-lbs The Highlanders are young and in a grams with the Chatham Cougars and moving forward. varsity experience. We lost some key gram for a long time. Most of these Liam Grahl (sr — 120): 4th seed building phase but have four experi- finished 8-13 with a 3-3 conference Head Coach Shane Mallory said, guys but we are still pretty good with kids have been wrestling with us since for UCT but injured enced seniors in the middle weights. record, recording wins over New “It’s been a tough two years. We had young guys stepping into our lineup. middle school. Also we have some Christian Rodriguez (sr — 152): Head Coach Rick Ortega said, “We Providence, AL Johnson and Brearley. three good wrestlers and set up a A lot of kids in the room. We have talented underclassmen. We are hop- at 145-lbs last year are very young. We got a nice core of Peter Connolly has taken the reins to schedule to challenge those guys to some big guns in the lineup that their ing to be a real competitive team, we Plainfield Cardinals: 4-5 seniors that will be OK but I have build the team. get them to AC. This year we have a goal is to get down to Atlantic City want to crown a county champ, we The Cardinals under Head Coach a lot of sophomores in the lineup. The Trey Richardson (jr -- 182): much younger team. We only have and get on that podium.” want to crown a district champ, we Will Dodd finished 19-9 and 6-1 in future is bright but there’s a lot of Transfered from St. Peters Prep his one senior and a ton of freshmen, so Chris Dalmau (sr — 126): 2nd want to go down to Atlantic City with the UCC Mountain Division. They learning to do. Be competitive! Con- sophomore year. we are very excited. We have four UCT, 2nd district, 4th region, 32-6 a guy or possibly two,” coach Alvaro recorded UC wins over Summit, ALJ, tinue to get better every time they step “Trey is third year varsity wrestler, girls on the team as well. This is like Kaelan Francois (jr- 113): 1st Fernandez said. Linden, Union, Elizabeth, New Provi- on the mat!” he began with our program last sea- the true start to our rebuild. It shows UCT, 1st district, 3rd region, 32-4 at Stephano DelValle (sr — 138): dence and Brearley. Jeff Stepien (sr — 132): Jumped son after transferring from St. Peters us that the plan is working and we are 106-lbs 3rd district, finished 9-7 According to Coach Dodd, up from 120-lbs last year. Prep. After having to sit out for the moving in the right direction.” Josh Darisme (sr — 220): 1st dis- Jose Gonzalez (sr — 126): “Plainfield looks to build on the stron- Harrison Kelly (sr — 145): 3rd first month of last year’s season, Trey Jack Wichtgendahl (jr — 132): trict, 2nd region, 32-8 Mike Shorter (sr — 132): gest season in school history last year. district, 21-16 at 126-lbs worked hard to ensure the remainder Luke Driscoll (so — 138): Amajuwan Mevers (11 — 106): Ibn Hall (sr — 182): The defending division champion Car- Joe Scalora (sr — 160): 3rd dis- of his season ended with him having a Gavin Trappichio (jr — 145/52): Ashwan Harris (so — 152): Darrin Williams (sr — 195: dinals have about seven experienced trict, 28-11 at 160-lbs winning record. We are looking for- Chris Robertson (sr — 152/60): Cory Boss (11 — 132): Keep eye on Mike Kalfa (so — wrestlers in their lineup, while the rest Conner Vill (sr — 152): 3rd dis- ward to what Trey is capable of pro- Charlie Palmer (jr — 195/220) Donnell Doster(11 — 160): 3rd 113): are either newcomers or wrestlers that trict, 27-15 at 145-lbs ducing at 182 this year, and we are Rahway Indians: district, finished 7-6 Union Farmers: have been waiting in the wings.” “Those guys got to be the leaders. confident that he will be a valued The Indians will be very competi- Linden Tigers: The Farmers, under Head Coach Tylik Epps (sr — 138): 2nd dis- They got to keep these guys in line and leader of the United Summit Chatham tive and are strong especially in the The Tigers have a lot of wrestlers Dino DeBellonia, have a full room trict, finished 26-12 team,” Coach Connolly said. lower weight classes plus they have who have been with the program since and a full lineup with some seasoned Ki’zuran Casey (sr — 170): 1st BUY, SELL, RENT, HIRE: John Rohe (jr — 138): Grew from several athletes from the football team middle school and a strong sopho- wrestlers. district, finished 31-9 120-lbs last year. in the upper weights. more class. “Very pleased with the numbers. We Keep eyes on Emmanuel Sutton (jr goleader.com/form/classified “John is from Chatham, he is as are pushing at 50. A lot of new faces — 220): 4th dist and Steve Gordon (sr well a junior. John has quickly ap- but the kids are coming every day with — 285) 4th dist. proached this current season with a an attitude of wanting to learn, wanting Elizabeth Minutemen: Advertising in positive attitude and work ethic. He to work. We got some veterans back The Minutemen had three tough has positioned himself as a leader and who are looking to do good things like wrestlers last year. The LEADER / TIMES a wrestler whom many of his team- Mike Cross, Liam Grahl, Jabari Chris Luzua (jr –106): 3rd UCT, mates lookup to,” Coach Connolly Basden-Slue and Chris Rodriguez. I 3rd dist, 30-9 Means PLUS BUSINESS expressed. think we could put a pretty decent team Gerome Abad (jr –220): 22-15 for YOU! New Providence Pioneers: on the mat this year,” he said. Moses Olowoopejo (sr – 285): The Pioneers forfeited many spots Trey Richardson John Rohe (138) Pat Kalnins (120) Darrin Williams Jabari Basden-Slue (sr — 138): 3rd UCT, 32-7 (182) Summit Summit Hilltoppers Cranford Cougars (195) Linden Tigers

Will Fernandez (113) Jeff Stepien (132) Dave Torres (220) James Lordi (145) Cory Boss (132) Jabari Basden-Slue Gavin Trappichio Mike Shorter (132) Matt Lordi (106) Tylik Epps (138) Jose Gonzalez (126) Ibn Hall (182) Cranford Cougars GL Highlanders Park Panthers ALJ Crusaders Rahway Indians (138) Union Farmers (145/52) New Prov. Linden Tigers ALJ Crusaders Plainfield Cardinals Linden Tigers Linden Tigers

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lent activity on a credit card account. The matter is under investigation. Raider Boy Cagers’ Strength Saturday, December 7, a resident of Lyde Place reported a motor vehicle burglary. Several credit cards were WESTFIELD Rahway. stolen and used at various locations. Begins With Deep Front Court Wednesday, December 4, Waymon CRANFORD The matter is under investigation. Person, 38, of Jersey City was ar- Saturday, December 7, Woldy Sunday, December 8, a resident of rested on two outstanding Westfield Ventura-Cruz, 31, of Elizabeth was Coles Avenue reported a motor ve- By ALEX LOWE Practices have been spirited and Fletcher and Mahr are more tradi- Municipal Court warrants, one traffic arrested and charged with driving hicle burglary. Several credit cards Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times competitive, hallmarks of Siracusa tional front court, back-to-the-basket warrant and one criminal warrant, with while intoxicated (DWI). A 2002 were stolen and used at various loca- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High coached teams thus far. Under style of players. Fletcher averaged a total bail amount of $2,500. He was Mazda was stopped at Raritan Road tions. The incident occurred during School boys basketball team hopes to Siracusa, Raider teams have become just under six points a game last sea- placed under arrest at the Hudson and Moen Avenue for failing to stop the overnight hours and is under in- get back on the right track this season. known for aggressive, hustling de- son and had a breakout performance County Correctional Facility and for a traffic control device. Following vestigation. The Raiders took a step back last fense and solid outside shooting. in a game against Summit where he transported to Westfield police head- an investigation on scene, police ar- Monday, December 9, Ebonie season, falling to 6-15 after back-to- Those traits figure to remain a part of scored 16 points. Mahr is a 6’4”, 270 quarters, where he was processed and rested the driver, Ventura-Cruz, for Frazier, 31, of Plainfield was arrested back state playoff appearances. En- the Raider personality but they will pound banger, who will defend the held in lieu of bail. DWI. He was processed and pro- on an active warrant out of Scotch tering his fifth year at the helm, head have something a lot of recent edi- lane giving Siracusa a lot of options in Friday, December 6, Destanee vided with a municipal court appear- Plains. coach Steve Siracusa hopes that the tions have not had. his front court. Brooks, 22, of Sayreville was arrested ance date. In addition, Ventura-Cruz Monday, December 9, a resident of experience gained last season trans- “We do expect to have a deep rota- The swing position features senior on charges of possession of less than was issued motor vehicle summonses Ashbrook Drive reported an incident lates into wins this year. tion this season, especially with our Eric Berkins (6’3” 170) and junior 50 grams of suspected marijuana and for refusal to the taking of breath of fraud. Someone opened a cell phone “Last year we had an entire new forwards and centers. We return al- Mateusz Sierant (6’2” 185). Both are possession of drug paraphernalia pur- samples, careless driving, failure to account in the victim’s name. The starting five, as we graduated all five most all of our ‘bigs’ back from last expected to step up this season into suant to a motor vehicle stop in the obey a traffic signal device, no regis- matter is under investigation. starters the year before and 10 seniors year with Justin Guy, Justin Fletcher, larger roles and help in the guard/ area of Central Avenue and Sussex tration or insurance card in his pos- Monday, December 9, Terrell Alston, overall. With that being said, it was a Christian Piesch, Liam Mahr and Dean small forward spots. Berkins aver- Street. Brooks was transported to session, unlicensed driver and unreg- 21, of Plainfield was arrested on an learning curve for the new varsity Johnston all getting varsity playing aged 3.3 ppg last season. police headquarters, processed and istered vehicle. active warrant out of Scotch Plains. players and we definitely went through time last season. We always stress the The back court is a less settled with released on a summons. Sunday, December 8, Cornell Tuesday, December 10, a resident some growing pains. Moving forward, importance of defense, hard work and no clear answers yet as to who will run Friday, December 6, Yenilei Roper, 46, of Cranford was arrested of Martine Avenue reported an inci- we hope the lessons our players and team play. We must commit to play- the offense. Every position is up for Rodriguez, 38, of Newark was ar- and charged with DWI. Police units dent of fraud. Someone accessed the team learned last year, are a source of ing great team defense on a daily grabs, especially the point guard po- rested on an outstanding Westfield were dispatched to a motor vehicle victim’s bank account and transferred motivation and improvement this up- basis with the talented players and sition. Junior Hayden Widder, the Municipal Court traffic warrant in crash on Orange Avenue. Following money. The matter is under investi- coming season.” teams we face. In addition, we need to varsity QB for the football team, is a the amount of $600. She also had a an investigation on scene, police ar- gation. play together as a team, give our best candidate for ball handling chores. Scotch Plains traffic warrant in the rested one of the drivers, Roper, for Thursday, December 12, Thomas PUBLIC NOTICE effort daily, and sacrifice individual Charlie Levine (senior) and Raul Lugo amount of $750. Rodriguez was DWI. He was processed and pro- E. Macken, 25, of Scotch Plains was TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS goals for team goals. Lastly, we have (junior) are returning varsity guards picked up at Port Authority head- vided with a municipal court appear- arrested on active warrants out of PLANNING BOARD our forwards and centers back this hoping to fill a bigger role this year. quarters in Newark. She was trans- ance date. In addition, Roper was Westfield and Clark during a suspi- TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, No- season, so we are hoping to use that to “With no scrimmages yet, it is tough ported to Westfield police headquar- issued motor vehicle summonses for cious-persons call. He was transported vember 25, 2019, the Planning Board of our advantage this year and score to say who our projected starters are ters, processed and released on bail. refusal to the taking of breath samples to police headquarters and processed. the Township of Scotch Plains, Union more around the basket.” yet,” says Siracusa. “Each position is Saturday, December 7, Roger and careless driving. Friday, December 13, Anthony J. County, New Jersey, approved the appli- Piesch, a junior, is a particularly earned in practice and scrimmages/ Quiros, 47, of Trenton was arrested Monday, December 9, Gerard cation of Cardamone Brothers Custom Novello, 47, of Fanwood was arrested Homes, Inc. for a minor subdivision with interesting player to watch. At 6’4”, games. I am glad that our players are on an outstanding traffic warrant Foglia, 38, of Garwood was arrested and charged with obstruction of jus- variance and waiver relief to create two Piesch is an athletic sort who has a competing on a daily basis and mak- from Westfield Municipal Court in on charges of DWI and Under the tice during a suspicious-persons call. conforming lots for property located at chance to really make strides this sea- ing it a hard decision for us coaches.” the amount of $1,842. He was picked Influence. Police units were dis- He was transported to police head- 2311 Hill Road, Block 7701, Lot 9. The son. He scored 38 points in 12 games Perhaps knowing that the backcourt up from New Jersey State Police patched to a motor vehicle crash at Resolution memorializing said approval quarters and processed. was duly presented and adopted by the as a sophomore. Along with returning issue will take time to develop, Troop Barracks in Trenton. Quiros Raritan Road and Mohawk Drive. Sunday, December 15, a resident of Planning Board at its regularly scheduled senior Justin Guy (7.7 points per game Siracusa is unwilling to speculate on had an additional traffic warrant for Following an investigation on scene, the 400 block of Willow Avenue re- meeting on December 9, 2019. A copy of last season), the Raiders will have his team’s chances for a return to the his arrest from Mountainside Mu- police arrested one of the drivers, ported the theft of a package from her said Resolution has been filed in the office two mobile, high flying forwards ca- state playoffs this season. nicipal Court in the amount of $562. Foglia, for DWI and for being under of the Planning Board and/or the office of front steps. The matter occurred dur- the Municipal Clerk at the Scotch Plains pable of rebounding and shot block- “Our upcoming goal for this season He was processed and posted bail. the influence. He was processed and ing daytime hours and is under inves- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, and ing. Both simply need to become more is to get better everyday. If we can Saturday, December 7, John provided with a municipal court ap- tigation. is available for public inspection. consistent as scorers in order for the focus on working as hard as we can Lorenc, 53, of Garwood was ar- pearance date. In addition, Foglia Shannon Rapant Raiders to have a nice combination in and play together as one, every time rested and charged with driving was issued motor vehicle summonses Clerk/ Land Use Administrator CLASSIFIEDS: 1 T - 12/19/19, Tthe Times Fee: $20.40 the front court. we step out on the court, then it should while intoxicated (DWI) pursuant for improper passing and careless lead to many accomplishments along to a motor vehicle stop in the area of driving. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the way.” Central Avenue and Massachusetts SCOTCH PLAINS ROOMMATE / HOME SHARE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD The season opener for the Raiders Street. He was transported to police Wednesday, December 4, is set for Friday, December 20, at headquarters, processed and later North Side Westfield private house ORDINANCE NO. 19-21 Jeannine M. Taylor, 46, of Scotch Colonia. released after several hours. Plains was arrested and charged with share. Home has beautiful private AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARY AND WAGE FOR THE OFFICE OF Thursday, December 12, Thomas basement Den, Bathroom & PUBLIC INFORMATION (OFFICER) OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, driving under the influence during a IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Macken, 25, of Scotch Plains was motor vehicle stop. She was trans- Bedroom. Looking for One person TO BUY OR SELL, arrested at the Scotch Plains Police with background check, no pets. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County ported to police headquarters and of Union, State of New Jersey as follows: USE LEADER/TIMES Department on three outstanding processed. Walk to Train/NYC Bus & SECTION 1. The following named official and employee of the Borough of Garwood criminal warrants from Westfield Wednesday, December 4, Downtown. Parking & utilities shall be entitled to an annual salary or wages hereinafter set forth opposite the respective CLASSIFIED ADS Municipal Court totaling $2,341. He Rahzahn K. Fowler, 25, of Hamilton included. Available Jan 15th. classification: was transported to Westfield police Square was arrested on an active Call Jon (908) 803-2388. $1300. POSITION SALARY RANGE PUBLIC NOTICE headquarters, processed and re- warrant out of East Orange during a MINIMUM MAXIMUM leased on his own recognizance. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 2500 5000 motor vehicle stop. Fowler was SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Saturday, December 14, a resi- transported to police headquarters FREELANCERS WANTED SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith shall be and CHANCERY DIVISION dent of the 500 block of Downer they are hereby repealed. UNION COUNTY and processed. Street reported that unknown sus- Wednesday, December 4, a Linden Strong, detail-oriented writers SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner prescribed DOCKET NO. F-014531-19 with professional demeanor by law. FILE NO. 26963-19 pects gained entry to a motor ve- resident reported damage to their NOTICE hicle belonging to the victim and motor vehicle while it was parked on needed to cover local NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT government meetings. Must be Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 19-21, was introduced and passed on first stole $150 from the vehicle. Senger Place. The matter is under (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: able to meet deadlines, know reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Garwood, in the County ACCESS INVESTMENT, LLC; Saturday, December 14, a resi- investigation. of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 12th DAY OF DECEMBER 2019, and that dent of the 600 block of Kimball how to write a lead, and take Ordinance No. 19-21, will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Wednesday, December 4, a resident Avenue reported being the victim of of Redwood Road reported fraudulent an active interest in their beats meeting of said Borough Council to be held at its meeting room in the Municipal Building, REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO in order to develop news 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, on the 26th DAY OF DECEMBER 2019, at AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- identity theft. One or more unknown activity on several credit cards which 7:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be heard, at which time and place all neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 suspects had gained access to the were opened in their name. The matter stories. Please email persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to victim’s information and charged resume and clips to: concerning the same. the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in is under investigation. ATTEST: which US BANK CUST ACTLIEN HOLD- two cell phones to the victim’s ac- Thursday, December 5, a resident [email protected] Christina Ariemma ING is the plaintiff and NJ R&R RE HOLD- count. of Fieldcrest Lane reported fraudu- Municipal Clerk ING, LLC, ET ALS; are defendants, pend- Sunday, December 15, a resident 1 T - 12/19/19, The Leader Fee: $58.14 ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION County and of the 400 block of West Broad bearing Docket No. F-014531-19 within Street reported that one or more thirty-five (35) days after December 19, unknown suspects stole a bicycle 2019 exclusive of such date. If you fail to belonging to the victim, worth Westfield Pediatric answer or appear in accordance with Rule $2,525, while it was locked at 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for relief demanded in Tamaques Park. the Complaint. You shall file your Answer FANWOOD Dental Group and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Saturday, December 7, an officer Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- made a motor vehicle stop at Forest ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance and Tillotson Roads for a motor with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- vehicle violation. A check of the dure. passenger showed active warrants You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney you may com- out of Rahway, New Brunswick and municate with the Lawyer Referral Service The Port Authority. The passenger of the County of Venue and that if you was arrested, processed and released cannot afford an attorney, you may com- by the three municipal courts pend- municate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue. The telephone num- ing his new court dates. He was ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- identified as Todd Walker, 54, of yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354-4340. THE ACTION has been instituted for the PUBLIC NOTICE purpose of foreclosing the following tax GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY sale certificate: PLANNING BOARD 1. A certain tax certificate 16-00040, sold on 6/9/2017, dated 6/15/2017, and TAKE NOTICE that on December 11, was recorded on 8/10/2017 in Mortgage 2019 the Garwood Planning Board memo- Book 14315 at Page 680, made by rialized the following resolution of their GIFTS OF HOPE...The Hope Chest thrift store features a festive array of items Dentistry for Infants, Children STACEY L. CARRON, Collector of Taxes October 23, 2019 decision: of LINDEN, and State of New Jersey to US for sale, suitable for holiday gift-giving and decorating. Operated entirely by Case #PB19- 05: 10 South Avenue, BANK CUST ACTLIEN HOLDING and volunteers from the Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Auxiliary, the Block 501.01, Lot 8, C/ C zone. Adolescents, and Special Needs subsequently assigned to plaintiff, US store is located at 26 Prospect Street, Westfield. All proceeds support the Center’s Applicant: Lidl U.S. Operations, LLC BANK CUST ACTLIEN HOLDING. This charitable care fund. Community - Commercial Zone. covers real estate located in LINDEN, Granting Preliminary & Final Site Plan • New Patients Welcome County of UNION, and State of New Jer- Approval with associated Variances for a sey, known as LOT 6 ADTL LOTS: 266, Lidl branded supermarket 655, 656 BLOCK 53 as shown on the Tax Thrift Store Proceeds • Laser Dentistry Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate The resolution is on file and available for of LINDEN and concerns premises com- inspection in the office of the Planning • In Office General Anesthesia monly known as 1320 EAST HENRY Board located in the Municipal Building Benefit Center For Hope STREET, LINDEN, New Jersey. located at 403 South Avenue, Garwood, YOU, ACCESS INVESTMENT, LLC, are New Jersey. SCOTCH PLAINS/WESTFIELD lack the ability to pay. made party defendant to the above fore- Adele C. Lewis – The Center for Hope Hospice & Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. closure action because on July 10, 2017, Board Secretary “Shopping at the Hope Chest not NJ R&R RE Holding, LLC, executed a 1 T - 12/19/19, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Palliative Care, Inc., a non-profit only benefits special people on one’s Board Certified mortgage to Anchor Loans, LP in the organization based in Scotch Plains, gift list but also brings hope to so amount of $240,000.00, which mortgage PUBLIC NOTICE reminds area residents of the many many families who need our sup- Julie Jong, D.M.D. was recorded on July 28, 2017 in the bargains and diverse merchandise port,” said Helga Thomas, a long- Board Certified UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Mortgage Book 14306 at page 887. Said available at its Hope Chest thrift time Auxiliary member and store ORDINANCE NO. 19-19 mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s store. manager. “Patrons are often sur- Kelly Walk, D.D.S. lien. ORDINANCE OF THE BOR- Located at 26 Prospect Street in prised at the wonderful array of items Board Certified On March 1, 2018 the aforesaid mort- OUGH COUNCIL OF THE gagee assigned all its right, title and inter- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, downtown Westfield, the Hope available at any given time there.” est in and to said Mortgage to Access COUNTY OF UNION, NEW Chest is filled with a wide selection The Hope Chest is stocked with John Chang, D.D.S. Investment, LLC by way of Assignment of JERSEY CREATING A PARKS of housewares, collectibles, acces- an array of new and gently-used Board Certified Mortgage of that date, which Assignment AND RECREATION COMMIT- sories, jewelry and more — many items, donated by members of the of Mortgage was recorded in the UNION TEE County Clerk’s/Register’s Office on March holiday-related — that are suitable wider community. It is open Mon- Sara Karlin, D.D.S. STATEMENT 13, 2018 in Book 1440 of Assignment of as gifts or to help decorate one’s day through Saturday, from 10 a.m. Board Certified Mortgages at page 735. TAKE NOTICE THAT ORDINANCE NO. home for the season. to 4 p.m. Donations of new and DATED: December 13, 2019 19-19, WAS PASSED ON THE FINAL The store, which is run entirely by gently-used clothing, household Michelle M. Smith, Clerk READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AT Superior Court of New Jersey A MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUN- volunteers from the Center’s Auxil- goods and other items may be 908-232-1231 PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. CIL OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD iary, donates all proceeds of every dropped off on Tuesdays and Satur- Denville Law Center ON, THURSDAY DECEMBER 12, 2019. sale to the Center’s charitable care days. For more information about 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield 290 Route 46 West ATTEST: fund, which provides millions of the store or to ask about volunteer Denville, New Jersey 07834 Christina Ariemma www.kidsandsmiles.com (973) 586-2300 Municipal Clerk dollars in free or low-cost hospice opportunities, visit cfhh.org/the- 1 T - 12/19/19, The Leader Fee: $75.48 1 T - 12/19/19, The Leader Fee: $19.38 care for terminally-ill patients who hope-chest.html. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 19, 2019 Page 13 Grace Cull of SP Shares Operation Smile Mission SCOTCH PLAINS — A member thing.” of the Mount Saint Mary Academy “The most memorable aspect of Operation Smile club since her fresh- my trip was being able to interact with man year, Grace Cull of Scotch Plains, and meet the families being helped by participated in a mission trip from Operation Smile,” she shared. “The November 19 to December 1 to kids were full of energy, and so much Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines with fun to play with. The families were so the organization. sweet and so grate- “I was excited ful, and it was to experience a amazing to hear new culture and to their stories about meet and get to how far they had know the people traveled for the sur- being helped by gery and how

Sue Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Operation Smile,” thankful they were HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES...The Cranford High School Madrigal Singers said Grace, a se- to Operation performs for the American Federation of Teachers NJ Retirees at their Christmas nior at the Mount. Smile.” luncheon held at the Deutscher Club in Clark. Music director Meghan Magnus “I presented “It was also re- announced to the attendees the many honors and awards the students have been health modules ally amazing to see IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS…The Fabio’s Bistro fundraiser on December achieving, which included individuals being accepted into All-State Choir and and played with children through 10 for “Fanwood’s Famous Christmas House” fund for NJ Institute for Disabili- even All-Eastern Choir. the children before the surgery pro- ties (NJID) was successful beyond all expectations. Not only did Fabio’s pledge 20 they headed into cess, from the first percent of proceeds, they doubled that amount! Greg Roser, who started to surgery. The day of screening to fundraise for the NJID with his Christmas House, was there to greet the customers ‘Stories in Abstract’ Opens all evening. Many customers made cash and check donations to NJID. Greg wishes health modules their surgery day, to thank Greg and Ronnie, owners of Fabio’s for their generosity, as well as to all focused on topics to the Post-Op the customers. Pictured left to right, are: Michele Sandrik, Chairman Board of At Gallery on Boulevard like how to prop- Ward and seeing Directors NJID; Gregory Kay, Fabio’s co-owner; Ronnie, Fabio’s owner; Greg erly brush teeth their transformed “the Christmas Guy” Roser; Venus Majeski, Director of Development & Commu- Graphic Communications Manage- and wash hands,” smile. Being able nity Relations NJID. ment from Kean University. She cur- she explained. Grace Cull to visualize the sur- rently teaches at Columbia High “We presented gery process and to School, Maplewood, New Jersey. these hygiene routines because, al- get to know the kids whose lives were Dr. Sunita Merriman and her Team at Her equipment is simple…a digital though they may seem simple to us, in being changed was an unforgettable 229 Charles Street in Westfield wish you a camera (FujiFilm x100f, Canon Mark other places around the world they experience, and I will be forever grate- VII or cellphone), computer with digi- are not well known.” ful to Operation Smile for this oppor- Very Happy, Safe and Healthy Holiday Season tal imaging software, archival paper “Other responsibilities included tunity,” she noted. and inks. bringing children from Pre-Op to the Grace would recommend a mis- WESTFIELD — Dr. Merriman has community.” She stated, “I focus on things or Child Life Room. There, we would sion trip to her peers because she been serving the Westfield/Scotch Dr. Merriman is a graduate of The scenes that others would normally ig- play with the children before their believes it is a great way to under- Plains community College of Dentistry of nore in their environment—often rein- surgeries and calm them down before stand the impact of Operation Smile and its neighboring New York University. terpreting and placing them under dif- they went into the surgery room,” up-close, while experiencing another areas for the past She is a Diplomate of ferent contexts. It is a form of escapism said Grace, who was surprised by the culture and life in other parts of the two decades. She is both, the American which goes back to childhood. Ab- donations the patients received. world. very excited about Board of Dental Sleep Art by Cintia Malhorta straction is a natural tendency due to a “We brought simple things like “Being able to meet children and bringing her Medicine (ABDSM) combination of a visual impairment bubbles, toothpaste, and shampoo, families and see them through the expertise and and the American KENILWORTH — The Gallery-on- and a love of graphic art. Though I but to watch the patients’ faces light surgery process and watch their trans- passion for Board of Craniofacial the-Boulevard will present a black and occasionally work in color, black and up when they received these gifts was formation is incredibly powerful, and continuous learning Dental Sleep Medicine white photography exhibit titled “Sto- white feels natural and allows me to really humbling and amazing to see,” a great reminder of all the great work and her (ABCDSM). Dr. ries in Abstract” by Union County pho- focus on the elements that mean most.” she said. Operation Smile does,” she con- understanding of Merriman is also a tographer, visual artist and educator All artwork is available for purchase Although she found communica- cluded. “Operation Smile is unique total wellbeing to published author who Cintia Malhotra from January through by contacting the artist. tion with the patients’ parents to be because it allows students to have a you in the new is committed to March. The Gallery is located in the difficult due to the language barrier, big role in the program, and if some- decade. The New passionately Ms. Malhotra has taught workshops Kenilworth Library. The exhibit is free Grace believes, “Simple things like a one is interested in their mission, I Jersey Dental Sleep Dr. Sunita Merriman advocating for those on digital imaging, was an adjunct and open to the public during regular smile or a hug are universal, and were would definitely recommend they take Medicine Center, who suffer from professor for learning institutions in library hours. For more information the easiest ways to send a comforting, advantage of this opportunity.” NJDSMC mental illness and New Jersey, and has had her photogra- call (908) 276-2451. friendly message without saying any- www.njdentalsleepmedicine.com childhood trauma and is the author of phy exhibited nationally, as well as Any artists interested in exhibiting and the New Jersey Dental Health a weekly blog at many solo and group shows in New their work in 2020, may contact Bar- Center, NJDHC www.selfloveselfcarefirst.com. You Jersey. She holds a BFA with a photog- bara Wirkus, Curator, at W+H Students Share Talents www.DoctorMerriman.com offers can learn more about her at raphy concentration and an MS in [email protected]. care for the treatment of Sleep Apnea, SunitaMerriman.com and can call PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Snoring, CPAP Intolerance, Sleep 908-389-0222 to make an At Art Show and Concert Bruxism and Dental Health. The appointment at her Sleep Center or TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS COUNTY OF UNION AREA — Upper School students Concert Band and Concert Choir. entire team focuses not only on her Dental Practice. at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Among the highlights were the Con- treating disease, but on promoting TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned will expose for sale at Public Auction, in Paid Bulletin Board accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the following Edison showcased their work in the cert Band’s Rhapsodic Concertante, preventive care and, inspiring optimal motor vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police Department fine and performing arts at the Winter Mad Jazz’s Anthem, the Jazz Band’s living. goleader.com/form/bulletin through abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. Art Show and Concert on Dec. 5. Art Isfahanand the Concert Choir's finale “It has been my privilege to have All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no students displayed various works, Dashing Through the Snow. the opportunity to care for my patients representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each Shine a Spotlight vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. including a 12 Chair Project in which and their families for all these years. Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at they made 12 square, rectangular or I look forward to 2020 being the start on Your Business time of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. round watercolor, acrylic, tempera, of my 3rd decade as a health care The public auction shall be held on January 6, 2020 in accordance with the laws of the gouache or marker renderings. Gale professional in this wonderful goleader.com/form/bulletin State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. Goldman, their teacher, asked them The following vehicle may be examined at Frank’s Auto 56 South Martine Avenue, to take design risks and the results Fanwood, New Jersey at 8:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 8:45 am. were spectacular. MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID The concert included performances NISSAN 2000 JN1CA31D3YT746307 $4,220.00 by the Jazz Band, Mad Jazz ensemble, Bozena Lacina, RMC Township Clerk 1 T - 12/19/19, The Times Fee: $38.76 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS COUNTY OF UNION TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned will expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the following Kallie Schildge of Westfield sings in motor vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police Department the Mad Jazz vocal ensemble. through abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each Coming Next May vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at Shiv Tickoo of Scotch Plains, Nicolas Our 48th time of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Hernandez-Webster of Edison and The public auction shall be held on January 6, 2020 in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. David Ezra Flatau-Jones of Scotch Plains play a tune for the Concert Band. Annual Edition The following vehicle may be examined at Ace Towing, 1509 Front Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 8:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 8:45 am. MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID NISSAN 2009 1N4AL21E39N450815 $4,640.00 This Is Bozena Lacina, RMC Township Clerk 1 T - 12/19/19, The Times Fee: $38.76 REACHING HIGH…A college professor from Westfield guided four graduate students to high honors at an international HR case competition in Minneapolis on PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield November 16. Dave Ferio, director of the Master of Human Resource Manage- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ment program at Rutgers University, served as faculty adviser to the group. Mr. cate #18-00003 dated [undated-but ac- To reserve your space CHANCERY DIVISION Ferio’s students developed actionable recommendations to improve an employer’s knowledged September 20, ____], made UNION COUNTY Contact Jeff Gruman, workforce inclusion practices. Their impressive plan won third place out of an by Mary L. Testori, Collector of taxes of the DOCKET NO. F-018286-19 Township of Cranford, County of Union, initial round of 21 teams representing HR-centered graduate programs within top FILE NO. 67469-1 Sales Manager and State of New Jersey, to David Coughlin Sydney Sweeney of Cranford (above) colleges and universities worldwide. Pictured, left to right, are: Ferio; Ben NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS and covers real estate located at 6 Franklin and Kapriana Payami of Scotch Plains 908-232-4407 Ozdemir; Kimberly Iannarone; Peggi Tobias, Vice President of Early Careers Avenue in the Township of Cranford, perform in the Upper School Winter and Onboarding, UnitedHealthcare (corporate sponsor of the competition); Nick STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO [email protected] County of Union and State of New Jersey, ANITA M. DAIDONE, WIDOW, Concert. Veronsky; Tav Dhingra. known as Lot 3, Block 219, as shown on HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND the Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map PERSONAL REPRESENTA- duplicate of the Township of Cranford. TIVES, AND THEIR OR ANY Said tax sale certificate was recorded in OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Goods & Services Directory the Clerk’s Office of Union County on Sep- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- tember 27, 2018, in book 14493 of mort- EST; gages, page 400, as instrument #663317. YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and re- YOU, ANITA M. DAIDONE, WIDOW, quired to serve upon the Law Offices of are made a defendant in the above entitled OLIVER A Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, action because you are the record owner Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- of the property being foreclosed. poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- PAVING address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF ANITA Driveways • Parking Lots Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer M. DAIDONE, WIDOW, AND THEIR OR Seal Coating • Railroad Ties to the Complaint filed in a civil action in ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, Belgian Block Curbing which David Coughlin is plaintiff and Anita TITLE AND INTEREST, AND EACH of you Handyman M. Daidone, Widow, her heirs, devisees are made defendants in the above entitled Drainage Problems and personal representatives, and their or action because Anita M. 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Northfield, New Jersey 08225 THE ACTION has been instituted for the (609) 646-0222 purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certifi- 1 T - 12/19/19, The Leader Fee: $88.74 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call Jeff at 908-232-4407 • email Ad PDF to [email protected] Page 14 Thursday, December 19, 2019 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Resident / Reporter Fred T. Rossi Publishes First Book By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY from New Jersey’s history. He had an and activities were a bit offbeat,” he Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times eclectic array of trivia–facts from the wrote in the chapter, “Creepy and Ring In The New Year with NJFO, SCOTCH PLAINS — Have you Revolutionary War, famous Garden Kooky—and Inspired by Westfield.” ever wanted to write a book? Accord- Stater’s birthdays, and all the way to Another chapter is called, “Let’s ing to writer Kathryn Joyce, suppos- the Giants Super Bowl triumphs. Af- Make a Record.” According to Mr. edly, “We all have at least one book in ter taking on that feat, he amassed Rossi’s research, he said, “On a rainy Broadway Stars and Dancers us.” Local resident Fred T. Rossi took almost 1,000 nuggets of interesting day in May 1966, a factory worker WESTFIELD — Broadway stars Velvet Caravan, recently appeared as and uplifting events to bring in the that saying to heart with his first book subjects and topics. For this book, he took a band of teenage musicians–led and Dance Theatre of Harlem join The Stepmother in Lady Swanwhite New Year, and the New Jersey Festi- “Jersey Stories” that was published said, “I chose two dozen of the more by a 16-year-old kid from Freehold New Jersey Festival Orchestra with Opera Tampa, starred as val Orchestra has built a tradition of December 15, 2019. The subtitle of interesting entries from the calendar with a dream of rock ‘n roll stardom (NJFO) for a New Year’s celebration Angelina in Rossini’s La Cenerentola being the place to be on this special the paperback book is, “Stories you named Bruce Springsteen—into a in Westfield. with Savannah Opera and appeared night. It also fits perfectly in people’s may not have heard about people and small recording studio in Bricktown Tickets are available for New Jer- in The Lineup at NYC’s Birdland. plans—the 1,000-plus audience ei- events in New Jersey history.” for an hour of time to record two sey Festival Orchestra’s New Year’s Actor and singer Jacob Keith ther come directly from a dinner, or Mr. Rossi, a reporter for The hastily written songs.” Eve musical celebration, one of New Watson recently appeared on Broad- leave the concert to head off to their Westfield Leader and The Scotch One of Mr. Rossi’s distant relatives Jersey’s much anticipated and most way as Enoch Snow in the Tony- final dinner or party of the year. The Plains-Fanwood Times, for the last became the subject of another chap- popular New Year’s Eve events. event is a highlight of the year for 21 years, is known to our readers for ter, “Arresting the Governor.” Ben- This year’s performance, “Broad- our community.” his coverage of political news and jamin Franklin’s son was the royal way Through The Ages,” promises a This program has been made pos- events in Scotch Plains, as well as his governor of New Jersey and in 1776, superb review of the best of Broadway sible in part by support from The insightful travel pieces that adorn the he was arrested for treason by revolu- musicals to kick off the New Year’s Westfield Foundation and the New pages of the Arts and Entertainment tionaries led by Colonel Nathaniel celebrations for the entire family. Jersey State Council on the Arts. section each summer. So, I was sur- Heard. It sounds intriguing. “This year’s intergenerational pro- The appearance of dancers from prised when we met at Rock ‘n’ Joe’s A funny chapter, “The Tomato-Eat- gram reads like a Who’s Who of the Dance Theatre of Harlem has been in Westfield for coffee and found that ing Legend” centers on our beloved best of Broadway. It’s eclectic, dy- made possible by Helene and he had written a book that wasn’t Jersey fruit. Mr. Rossi said that “it namic and a grand retrospective of Jerome Dreskin. anything about travel. That is, unless was not always as popular as it is the some of the choice songs and Tickets range in price from $42 you count traveling back in time. He’s today.” In fact, in the 1800s, it was dances from American musicals,” said to $70. A special discount price of been writing fiction for 25 years, believed to be poisonous. Music Director David Wroe. “And $15 is available for all under 21, mostly screenplays, he said, and last Other chapters tell how towns in it’s a great way for families to kick off making this event (which starts at 7 May, he tried his hand at a novel. “It’s New Jersey got their name, “Garden their New Year’s Eve together.” p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.) a perfect not as easy as I thought it might be,” State Presidents,” “The Katharine The performance features superb way for the entire family to wel- he explained. Early in June, though, Hepburn of Politics,” “Born in New vocalists direct from the Broadway come in the New Year together. the Scotch Plains journalist came upon Jersey” and “Buried in New Jersey.” stage and beyond. Photo courtesy of Rachel Neville Tickets are available online at the idea of a compilation of short The 183-page “Jersey Stories” costs Guest soprano Analisa Leaming Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Da’Von Doane and www.njfestivalorchestra.org. Tick- pieces that weren’t about any specific and turned them into stories.” He’s an $20 and is available directly from Mr. recently starred as Anna in the Stephanie Williams join NJFO for its New ets may also be purchased by call- theme except for the events and people avid researcher and said although it Rossi. To pay instantly with your credit Broadway revival of The King and Year’s Eve celebration in Westfield. ing (908) 232-9400 or by visiting who were a part of New Jersey’s was a time-consuming project, he card or with a PayPal account, send I and performed the role of Irene the office at 224 E. Broad Street, legacy. Since he is a self-proclaimed loved what he was doing. your e-mail address and quantity de- Molloy in the 2017 Broadway revival nominated revival of Carousel, as Westfield (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Patrons lover of history and trivia, inevitably, Not surprisingly, one of the chap- sired to [email protected]. of Hello, Dolly! Joseph Buquet/Monsieur Reyer in The are advised to purchase tickets online the chapters explore fascinating top- ters is about the late Charles Addams, You can also check out “Jersey Sto- Mezzo-soprano Jessica Ann Best, Phantom of the Opera, and as Amos to avoid all ticketing and handling ics of people who were important in the former Westfield resident who ries” on Facebook and on Twitter a diverse cross-disciplinary artist who Hart in the National/International tour fees. one way or another to New Jersey, but was famous for his New Yorker car- @FredTRossiNJ1. tours with the gypsy jazz ensemble, of Chicago the Musical. were not in the limelight. toons of the spooky family, the Get a copy for that hard to buy for This year, the celebration takes on Mr. Rossi explained how it all came Addams Family. “Addams’ child- person in your family and be pre- a dance dimension as the Broadway to be. In 2012, he created a wall hood, by his own admission, was a pared to be enlightened and enter- vocalists are joined by dancers from calendar that featured a fact a day happy one even if some of his humor tained. Dance Theatre of Harlem to swing to America’s Great Songbook. Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Da’Vone Doane was recently featured as one of Dance Magazine’s “Top 25 to Watch.” He will be joined by Stephanie Rae Williams, who is currently in her ninth season with the Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH). DTH’s Amanda Smith, who many will recognize from her featured performance in a national campaign for GAP last year, will also participate in the festivities. Continued Mr. Wroe, “The fun of this program comes from the interac- tion of our guest artists and orchestra as they present the great repertoire— Photo courtesy of J.Best Photo courtesy of NJFO it’s music that calls for dramatic inter- Velvet Caravan's Jessica Ann Best who Analisa Leaming, who recently starred pretation, drawing comedic, heart starred as Angelina in Rossini’s La on Broadway as Anna in King and I breaking, passionate, and exhilarat- Cenerentola with Savannah Opera and and Mrs. Malloy in Hello Dolly is one ing performances from all.” recently appeared in The Lineup at OUR TOWN…The Pingry School’s Drama Department presented Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in November. The story of the featured soloists in NJFO's New Commented Board President Keith NYC’s Birdland also joins NJFO on follows the inhabitants of a fictional American town as they learn an invaluable life lesson, even if it’s a little too late. Among Year's Eve celebration. Hertell, “People want safe, familiar New Year's Eve in Westfield. the cast and crew included Westfielders Corbey Ellison ’20, Alex Kaplan ’21, Ronan McGurn ’23, and Ainsley Ellison ’22. Wardlaw+Hartridge To Host Gingerbread House Festival Dec. 19 AREA — The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison is hosting its third &KULVWPDV(YH annual Gingerbread House Festival today, on Thursday, December 19, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The public is Come, Let Us Adore Him... invited to decorate a gingerbread house and take it home to display their artistic ability! To register, go to WHschool.org/ BROADWAY RSVP. 7+(35(6%<7(5,$1&+85&+,1 The gingerbread house, decorating material, and all the fun is provided THROUGH THE AGES by the school. Vistors can enjoy hot :(67),(/' chocolate, hot apple cider, and snacks while decorating a gingerbread house! Stars direct from the Broadway stage This event is open to the community. A limited supply of gingerbread and Dance Theatre of Harlem houses are available, so please regis- swing to America’s Great Songbook ter early. Please call (908) 754-1882, ext. 155, with questions or additional information. Star Wars Theme Giveaway in Cranford CRANFORD — Come see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at Cranford Theater and children will receive a free bag with instructions about the Down- ANALISA LEAMING JACOB KEITH WATSON town Cranford Jedi Jaunt! School of Rock, King and I, Carousel, Hello Dolly, From noon to 4 p.m., children can Hello Dolly Amelie stop at over 12 participating stores to receive Star Wars giveaway items. Bags are first come, first served, and will be available when movie tickets are purchased at the Cranford Theater. There will also be Star Wars cos- tumers at the Cranford Theater starting at noon.

AMANDA SMITH DA’VON DOANE STEPHANIE WILLIAMS Home for the Holidays Dance Theatre of Harlem Dance Theatre of Harlem Dance Theatre of Harlem Benefit Concert ϱƉ͘ŵ͘ͶŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͛Ɛ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞŝŶƚŚĞ^ĂŶĐƚƵĂƌǇ RAHWAY — The 3rd Annual TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 at 7pm – 9pm Home for the Holidays benefit con- ϲ͗ϯϬƉ͘ŵ͘ͶŽŶƚĞŵƉŽƌĂƌǇ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞŝŶtĞƐƚŵŝŶƐƚĞƌ,Ăůů cert honors the continuing success of WHS AUDITORIUM, 550 DORIAN RD, WESTFIELD youth programming at Union County ϴƉ͘ŵ͘ͶĂŶĚůĞůŝŐŚƚ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞŝŶƚŚĞ^ĂŶĐƚƵĂƌǇ Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) WWW.NJFESTIVALORCHESTRA.ORG under the Artistic Direction of Pixie Dust Players. This year's concert, on ϭϬƉ͘ŵ͘ͶĂŶĚůĞůŝŐŚƚͬŽŵŵƵŶŝŽŶ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞŝŶƚŚĞ^ĂŶĐƚƵĂƌǇ Friday, December 20, celebrates the TICKETS $42-$70 works of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen 908 232 9400 Flaherty (Once on this Island, KDZ>zƚŽĞŶũŽǇĂ^ƉĞĐŝĂůDƵƐŝĐĂůWƌĞůƵĚĞŽĨĐŚŽƌĂůĂŶĚŝŶͲ $15 under 21 Anastasia, Ragtime, Seussical). The evening will begin with a gala at ƐƚƌƵŵĞŶƚĂůŵƵƐŝĐϯϬŵŝŶƵƚĞƐďĞĨŽƌĞƚŚĞϴĂŶĚϭϬƉ͘ŵ͘ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͘ 6 p.m. and the performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $35 for Gala/ Performance, which includes the pre- performance gala with light fare and 02817$,1$9(18( cash bar, as well as preferred seating in front orchestra or first row of the loge. $22 for the performance only. :(67),(/'3&25* #SFZHVWILHOG BUY, SELL, RENT, HIRE: goleader.com/form/classified Page S-1 Thursday, December 19, 2019 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Sponsor This Page! Advertise Your Business in This Online-Only Space • 10.5 x 1 ($40.00 per Month) Contact Jeff Gruman, Sales Manager at 908-232-4407 or email [email protected]

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Westfield has put to the mat and were second in the sectional. 3 at AC, finish 39-4 bringing ca- Coach Rooney said, “We got to we got to climb the mountain. one of its best teams in over a This could be a banner season for reer total to 103-17 make some moves but we pretty The idea is to compete at the end decade and seems to be a heavy the Blue Devils. Jeremy Silber (sr — 138): much have the whole lineup. We of the season.” favorite to be the top dog in the “Expectations are high. They 2nd district at 132, finish 19-13 are pretty young with inexperi- Jon Estivene (sr — 170): 3rd county. Rahway and Cranford put themselves in a position Luke Scanlan ( sr — 170): ence at the varsity level. Even district, finished 17-18 look to do a lot of barking also where they can do some special 3rd UCT (160) 2nd district (152), the guys who are older, it’s going Pat Nevins (jr — 152): 2nd and Brearley has been climbing things. Now it’s for them to see it finished 25-14 to be one of those years where UCT, 3rd district, 23-11 record the ladder, although several ad- through and really do it,” Blue Luke Jacobs (so — 113): we start on the ground floor and Dave Torres (jr — 220): re- ditional teams have been bol- Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz ex- 2nd UCT, 1st district, finished turns at the same weight stering their numbers. pressed. 26-10 at 106 Cranford Cougars: (As always, several wrestlers CJ Composto (sr — 132): Quinn Gimblette (sr — 120): The Cougars stunned them all may drop a class come tourna- 2nd UCT (2-time champ), 1st 1st district, fourth region, AC again last year to claim their fifth ment time) district (3 times), 1st region (3 qualify at 113, 30-10 record straight UCT crown. Depth will be Westfield Blue Devils: times), 3rd NJSIAA, finish 35-2 Jon Heard (jr — 220): 2nd the Cougars’ best friend but they The Blue Devils have a “Mur- at 126-lbs bringing career total district, 20-15 also return a host of experienced derers’ Row” in the first seven to 107-10. Pay attention to Ethan wrestlers. weight classes with talent in the Luke Hoerle (sr — 126): 1st Composto (fr — 106) “That’s important to have that upper weights. The Blue Devils UCT (3 times), 1st district (2 Roselle Park Panthers: kind of depth,” Cougar Head won the District 14 title last year times), 1st region (2 times), won The Panthers under Head Coach Coach Pat Gorman said. “This Ryan Rooney have a very young year we have 11 freshmen, so squad with no super heroes yet where we have guys who have See & Subscribe at and do have backups in various been around starting on varsity, Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo weight classes. we have newer guys starting right behind them. And a lot of those To Advertise Your Business in this Online-Only section, guys have wrestled for years in Call 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Luke Driscoll (138) New Prov Pioneers CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, December 19, 2019 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Luke Scanlan (170) Westfield Blue Devils Pat Phillips (120) Brearley Bears the program.” Zimmerman, Alex Oslislo. They were wres- Pat Kalnins (sr — 120): 3rd UCT, 3rd tlers that couldn’t crack the lineup but district, 23-18 right now just as good as those guys. We Kevin Shriner (soph — 285): 4th UCT are returning a very strong class,” Head Sponsor This Page! Evan Kanterman (sr — 170): 2nd Coach Marc Fabiano said. UCT, 3rd district, 5th region, 32-11 Brandon Bowles (jr — 126): 3rd UCT, Justin Alpaugh-McLean (sr — 182): 1st dist, 3rd reg. at 113-lbs, finished 24-5 Luke DiGiovanni (jr — 138): 2nd UCT Joey Larmore (jr — 106): 3rd district, freshman year finished 15-9 Max Nock (sr — 160): Behind key Anthony Robinson (so —160): 5th Advertise Your Business in wrestlers. Had 6-1 varsity record. UCT, finished 17-10 Will Fernandez (sr — 113): 2nd dis- Watch out for Larry Shoyoye (jr — 220) This Online-Only Space trict, finished 19-20 Brearley Bears: Watch out for Colin Murray (so — 138/ The Bears are climbing up the tree look- 5 x 7.5 ($60.00 per Month) 45) ing for honey with more talent and more Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders: numbers. Head Coach Dave Nichols said, The Raiders return an experienced group “Last year we missed about five or six this year plus several athletes from the weight classes. This year we can fill a full Contact Jeff Gruman, Sales Manager football team. lineup, maybe one forfeit but we have “Another solid big room. We have about more guys in the room. We have six new 60 kids but the best thing is we have a lot guys in the room that we didn’t have last Phone: 908-232-4407 of returners that were behind a lot of our year. Three kids returning that I have high upper classmen studs, Eddie Smith, Zach CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE email: [email protected]

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Amajuwan Mevers (113) Rahway Indians Justin Alpaugh-McLean (182) Cranford Jax Katsoros (170) ALJ Crusaders Darren Williams (195) Linden Tigers Will Fernandez (113) Cranford Cougars district, 28-11 at 160 wins over New Providence, AL We are looking forward to what has positioned himself as a leader two years. We had three good Conner Vill (sr — 152): 3 Johnson and Brearley. Peter Trey is capable of producing at and a wrestler whom many of his wrestlers and set up a schedule district, 27-15 at 145 Connolly has taken the reins to 182 this year, and we are confi- teammates lookup to,” Coach to challenge those guys to get “Those guys got to be the lead- build the team. dent that he will be a valued Connolly expressed. them to AC. This year we have a ers. They got to keep these guys Trey Richardson (jr — 182): leader of the United Summit New Providence Pioneers: much younger team. We only in line and teach them the ropes,” Transfered from St. Peters Prep Chatham team,” Coach Connolly The Pioneers forfeited many have one senior and a ton of Ortega said. his sophomore year. said. spots last year but have recruited freshmen, so we are very ex- Summit Hilltoppers: “After having to sit out for the John Rohe (jr — 138): Grew a large freshman class to go with cited. We have four girls on the The Hilltoppers combined pro- first month of last years season, from 120-lbs last year his sophomores and juniors. The team as well. This is like the true grams with the Chatham Cou- Trey worked hard to ensure the “John has quickly approached Pioneers are moving forward. start to our rebuild. It shows us gars and finished 8-13 with a 3- remainder of his season ended this current season with a posi- Pioneer Head Coach Shane that the plan is working and we 3 conference record, recording with him having a winning record. tive attitude and work ethic. He Mallory said, “It’s been a tough CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Joey Larmore (106) SPF Raiders Jon Estivene (170) Park Panthers Pat Kalnins (120) Cranford Cougars Stefano DelValle (138) Linden Tigers John Braun (170) Brearley Bears This page is brought to you by: Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. 908-233-6800 • www.lindabury.com/james-mcglew-ii.html Blue Devils Team to Beat in Union County Wrestling – Many Teams Bolster Numbers are moving in the right direction.” Rahway Indians: eight guys with varsity experi- Kaelan Francois (jr- 113): 3rd district, 7-6 Jack Wichtgendahl (jr — The Indians will be very com- ence. We lost some key guys but 1st UCT, 1st district, 3rd region, Linden Tigers: 132): petitive and are strong espe- we are still pretty good with young 32-4 at 106 The Tigers have a lot of wres- Luke Driscoll (so — 138): cially in the lower weight classes guys stepping into our lineup. A Josh Darisme (sr — 220): tlers who have been with the Gavin Trappichio (jr — 145/ plus they have several athletes lot of kids in the room. We have 1st district, 2nd region, 32-8 program since middle school and 52): from the football team in the some big guns in the lineup that Amajuwan Mevers (11 — a strong sophomore class. Chris Robertson (sr — 152/ upper weights. their goal is to get down to Atlan- 106): “This year we have a good 60): Head Coach Danny Garay, a tic City and get on that podium.” Ashwan Harris (so — 152): mix. We got some veteran guys. Charlie Palmer (jr — 195/ 217-lb state champion in 2001 Chris Dalmau (sr — 126): Cory Boss (11 — 132): We got a lot of seniors who have 220) said, “We have between six and 2nd UCT, 2nd dist, 4th reg, 32-6 Donnell Doster(11 — 160): CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Matt Lordi (106) ALJ CrusadersChris Robertson (152) New Providence Mike Cross (132) Union FarmersJeff Stepien (132) GL Highlanders Jose Gonzalez (126) Linden Tigers been with the program for a long hoping to be a real competitive coming every day with an atti- Elizabeth, New Providence and UCT, 3rd district, 30-9 time. Most of these kids have team, we want to crown a county tude of wanting to learn, wanting Brearley. Gerome Abad (jr – 220): been wrestling with us since champ, we want to crown a dis- to work. We got some veterans According to Coach Dodd, Finished 22-15 middle school. Also we have some trict champ, we want to go down back who are looking to do good “Plainfield looks to build on the Moses Olowoopejo (285): talented underclassmen. We are to Atlantic City with a guy or things like Mike Cross, Liam strongest season in school his- 3rd UCT, finished 32-7 possibly two,” coach Alvaro Grahl, Jabari Basden-Slue and tory last year. The defending di- Fernandez said. Chris Rodriguez. I think we could vision champion Cardinals have Stephano DelValle (sr — put a pretty decent team on the about seven experienced wres- 138): 3rd district, 9-7 mat this year,” he said. tlers in their lineup, while the Jose Gonzalez (sr — 126): Jabari Basden-Slue (sr — rest are either newcomers or Mike Shorter (sr — 132): 138): was at 138 last year wrestlers that have been waiting Ibn Hall (sr — 182): Mike Cross (jr -132): 6th in the wings.” Darrin Williams (sr — 195: UCT at 126 Tylik Epps (sr — 138): 2nd Keep eye on Mike Kalfa (so — Liam Grahl (sr — 120): 4th district, 26-12 113): seed for UCT but injured Ki’zuran Casey (sr — 170): Union Farmers: Christian Rodriguez (sr — 1st district, 31-9 The Farmers, under Head 152): at 145 last year Keep eyes on Emmanuel Sutton Coach Dino DeBellonia, have a Plainfield Cardinals: (jr — 220): 4th dist and Steve full room and a full lineup with The Cardinals under Head Gordon (sr — 285) 4th dist. some seasoned wrestlers. Coach Will Dodd finished 19-9 Elizabeth Minutemen: “Very pleased with the num- and 6-1 in the UCC Mountain The Minutemen had three bers. We are pushing at 50. A lot Division. They recorded UC wins strong wrestlers last year Chris Rodriguez (152) Union Farmers of new faces but the kids are over Summit, ALJ, Linden, Union, Chris Luzua (jr – 106): 3rd John Rohe (138) Summit Hilltoppers

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Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader GETTING IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON...At left, The Re- deemer Lutheran Church Choir of Westfield sings Christmas carols last Saturday in Downtown Westfield. Page C-2 Thursday, December 19, 2019 New Jersey goleader.com online Extra The Westfield Leader/Times

Courtesy of Borough of Fanwood THANK YOU TOM KRANZ...Tom Kranz ended his stint on the borough council Monday night after two terms. He did not run for re-election this year. Mr. Kranz served six years and sat on the Public Safety, Health and Senior Services committees and was chairman of the Administration and Finance committee the past two years. A 26-year resident of Fanwood, he is still a volunteer with the Fanwood Rescue Squad and hopes to continue responding to 911 calls going forward.

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