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By DOMINIC A. LAGANO ness district. It’s something that needs thing that we have to consider.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to be considered,” Mr. Harrington said. When questioned by Mayor Andrew WESTFIELD — During its regular Mr. Harrington stated that with the Skibitsky about his recommendations conference session Tuesday evening, advent of online shopping and online for a solution, Mr. Harrington replied the town council discussed the state of banking, “we’ve lost six banks in town that the Downtown Westfield Corpora- the downtown area and the prospect of in the last six years,” and the “huge tion (DWC) should, “come up with luring new businesses to it. consolidation” of medical practices is some facts for the council – what is The question was raised by resident causing a “major impact on towns.” going on.” He also suggested that the Tim Harrington during the public com- Mr. Harrington continued, “When DWC hire someone to conduct “a seri- ments portion of the council’s confer- you start looking around you can spot ous survey” to determine solutions. ence session. Mr. Harrington said he some vacant spaces, but I know some The DWC is the management entity was concerned about the future of the more that are coming that haven’t been of the Special Improvement District downtown and equated it to the City of announced yet. I don’t have the an- (SID), an area downtown which covers Plainfield. swer, but I’ve identified a problem that most of the businesses in Westfield. “I’m beginning to wonder whether really needs to get addressed…In sum- In addition to promoting events such Westfield today is what Plainfield was mary, I think that may be the most as Girls Night Out, the Downtown 5K in the early sixties in the central busi- fundamental crucial issue…it is some- Run and Pizza Extravaganza, the Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival and the like, the DWC regularly promotes the Town of Westfield to attract new businesses to the SID. As covered in the February 26 edi- tion of The Westfield Leader, the DWC

also prepares a yearly report which is Courtesy of Stu Mooney forwarded to the New Jersey Depart- GIRL POWER...This group of girls gather in the backyard of Michael and Tara Rohwetter’s home on Golf Edge in ment of Community Affairs, the orga- Westfield on Saturday afternoon prior to going to the senior prom. nization that oversees New Jersey’s Special Improvement Districts through- out the state. According to that report, in 2014 20 businesses closed in the past year and Bruns Named Assistant Admin., 33 new ones were created in Westfield’s downtown area, for a net gain of 13 businesses. Senior Housing Open June 25 There was an average 2.59-percent vacancy rate last year, accounting for 42,918 square feet of retail space that By BRIAN TRUSDELL resolution would be introduced at the and Internet forums that DPW Su- was available. Eighty-four building Specially Written for The Westfield Leader council’s next meeting on Tuesday, perintendent Fred Corbitt was being Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader rehabilitations and one new construc- GARWOOD – Borough Treasurer June 23, to formalize the appoint- dismissed and replaced by Fanwood’s FRESH BREAD...This customer admires bread from Hoboken Farms at tion project were completed last year. Sandy Bruns has been recommended ment. DPW management. Cranford’s first ever Sunday morning farmers’ market held in the South In all, the SID investments and rein- as the in-house staff member to be- “She is the CFO, treasurer and, “Unfortunately, at this time, they Avenue train station parking lot. The market is sponsored by the Cranford vestments, including new purchases, come the borough’s assistant admin- next to the administrator, has the most are not able to comment on that,” Ms. Community Connection. accounted for $4,841,404 last year. istrator, a newly created position that knowledge of the borough functions Ariemma said. “I think that we’re all aware the retail will serve as a backup to Borough and the government procedures, mak- She did say the matter would be up paradigm is changing, no doubt about Clerk Christina Ariemma. ing her the obvious choice,” Mrs. for discussion at the June 23 council Board Okays Applications, that,” Mayor Skibitsky stated. Administrative Review Commit- Tarantino said. meeting, but also said the discussion “Westfield, even though we do have tee Chairwoman Ann Tarantino put The resolution also will set the could be in open or closed session. some vacancies, our occupancy rate is forth Ms. Bruns’ name at Tuesday’s compensation for the position at “The proposal, if accepted, will Rejects Bi-Level Expansion CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 borough council meeting, saying a $4,500 annually, Mrs. Tarantino said. not result in any reduction of services This amount will be in addition to her provided by the Department of Pub- salary as borough treasurer. lic Works,” Ms. Ariemma said in her By DELL SIMEONE The home is preserved and histori- BOE Honors Top Teachers, The announcement came in a rela- prepared statement. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cally correct, he said. The couple would tively short hour-long meeting in In other action, the council unani- WESTFIELD – The zoning board like to add a gambrel roof which would which Ms. Ariemma also spoke about mously approved the $59,000 pur- met on Monday evening and had a full not change the footprint of the garage. Discusses Proposed Bond Ref. a public works shared service agree- chase of a police dispatch console roster of applications. The meeting Board Chairman William Heinbokel ment with Fanwood. Reading from a and related equipment and the issu- lasted until 11:30 p.m. Several applica- said, “It’s a different way of dealing By DELL SIMEONE participants believe the district is ful- prepared statement, Ms. Ariemma ance of a bond to cover the cost. The tions were carried to the Monday, July with the problem.” Their neighbor, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader filling its mission of helping students said the details were not ready for issue had been discussed previously 13 meeting. Shawn Flaherty, testified that he sup- WESTFIELD – The board of edu- to reach their highest potential and to public discussion, but that there have on several occasions. The following applications were ported the new construction. cation met on Tuesday evening and become well-balanced, productive been negotiations with Fanwood for The council also gave Ms. Ariemma approved: Francesco and Lisa Flora Mola, of honored district teachers, heard the and responsible citizens. “certain management functions and approval to sign the lease agreement Barry and Jennifer Jaruzelski, 210 108 Surrey Lane, were approved to result of a community survey and Dana Sullivan, business adminis- other matters in the Department of with the Burger King restaurant on South Euclid Avenue, sought approval build a first-floor addition and a front presented rationale for a proposed trator, said it was necessary for the Public Works.” North Avenue for the leasing of 36 to construct a steeper sloped roof above porch. Mr. Mola said they want to bond ordinance. district to have a bond ordinance be- Council members held a closed parking spaces that would be made their existing garage. They wish to improve the aesthetics and functional- Board President Richard cause a number of high-priority capi- executive session at the last council available to commuters. install a lift to store a vehicle which will ity of their home. The ordinance re- Mattessich presented Christine tal projects must be done in the next meeting on May 26 to discuss a shared A resolution setting the cost to bring a vehicle to the upper story. Mr. quires a rear-yard setback of 35 feet Cabrales with the Optimist Club of 12 to 24 months. She said capital services agreement with Fanwood but commuters has yet to be introduced. Jaruzelski said that the home is historic where the Molas proposed 29 feet. The Westfield’s intermediate school projects cannot be funded through no details were disclosed. Additionally, the council debated and the driveway is long and narrow. ordinance requires a maximum FAR Teacher-of-The-Year Award. Ms. the operating budget because of the At Tuesday’s meeting, Mayor applying for a Union County match- He said parking in the front yard is not (floor area ratio) of 37 percent, where Cabrales is a physical education 2-percent cap on tax levy increases. Charles Lombardo, council members ing grant for recreation improvements permitted and if a third car was parked they proposed 39.4 percent. Their ar- and health teacher at the Edison Ms. Sullivan said the average age of nor Ms. Ariemma would neither con- and enhancements. Council President behind the home it would be impos- chitect, P.J. Kumar, said they would Intermediate School. He also pre- the district buildings is 77 years. firm nor deny reports on local blogs CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 sible to back out without driving across like to enhance the architecture. Right sented the same award to Erika There are 7,000 students and staff the patio. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Hodges, a language arts teacher at who use these buildings daily. She the Roosevelt Intermediate School. said 40 percent of the principal and Antony Farag, a social studies interest cost for most projects is avail- teacher at Westfield High School, able through state debt service aid. who was not present, received the She added that now construction Robert and Linda Foose Memorial costs and interest rates are favor- Award. able. Many of the projects are infra- Judith McLaughlin, a Westfield structure upgrades and for safety High School (WHS) science teacher, purposes. Technology upgrades are received the Above and Beyond necessary in some schools, she said. Award for making a difference in the The bond referendum question life of a struggling child. Josh should be on the ballot in November Gorodnick, a Westfield High School or December, she said. physics teacher, received the WHS At one point during the meeting, PTSO award for his enthusiasm and board member Mitch Slater restated dedication. Annora Happe-Conway, his opposition to having an armed a Westfield High School art teacher, police officer in the school district. received the Distinguished Teacher- During the public portion of the of-The-Year Award for her dedicated meeting, longtime Westfield resident commitment to intellectual pursuits. and former councilman, Anthony After the awards ceremony there LaPorta, objected to the recent stu- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader was a brief reception followed by dent art show in which students de- TALENTED ENTERTAINER…Among the attractions at Sunday’s second Superintendent of Schools Margaret picted police brutality. Mr. LaPorta annual Garwood Rocks! festival was this juggler on stilts. 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By MELISSA COOK pre-school allocation. Business Ad- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ministrator Robert Carfagno added CRANFORD — The board of edu- that this total amount of $902,563 is cation (BOE) and Superintendent of “good news,” as this figure is up 6.5 Schools Gayle Carrick recognized and percent from last year. commended 21 Cranford Public The board approved the out-of- School employees on their service district placement of 36 students who and dedication at a retirement recog- receive special-education services for nition ceremony during Monday extended school year (ESY) pro- night’s BOE meeting at Lincoln grams; Cranford is responsible for School in Cranford. tuition, transportation and related ser- Among those retirees recognized vices. ESY begins as early as Wednes- was Joan Krov, a Cranford native, day, June 24. The board also ap- THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PLACE...The 2015-2016 Executive who has been a language arts teacher proved the out-of-district placement Board was installed on Monday night by Suzanne Tucker, left, at the JCC of Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader at Orange Avenue School, her alma of 26 students who receive special- Central New Jersey’s annual meeting. The board includes, from left, Ken Rotter, AMERICAN CLASSICS…This classic car show was a popular attraction at president; Erica Needle, past president; Peter Weissbrod, vice-president; Brian Sunday’s second annual Garwood Rocks! festival. mater, for 39 years. Also recognized education services for the 2015-2016 was Jo-Ann Jayson, a special-educa- school year; Cranford is responsible Shlissel, treasurer; Bob Simon, co-secretary; Stefani Klaskow, assistant trea- surer; Carrie Drake, assistant secretary; Elizabeth Isser, parliamentarian; Mindy tion teacher at Hillside Avenue School, for tuition and transportation. Goldberger, at-large, and Scott Lazar, at-large. who said, “It was truly an honor and Personnel board approval appoint- WF Zoning Board a privilege” to spend her years teach- ments included: Inessa Shor Vaccaro, ing in Cranford, as she accepted her student assistance coordinator, ef- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 expression of appreciation from Ms. fective September 1, 2015 through Cranford Police, Scouts now, he said, it is a standard-looking planned on the couple’s home would Carrick and Board President Mary June 30, 2016; Julia Duyckinck, house. They wish to put a master suite intrude on his privacy. Venditti. Retiree Francine Serpico, a teacher of family consumer sciences, over the existing living room and ex- Mr. Shor said there are two cars in the first-grade teacher at Bloomingdale effective September 1, 2015 through Presented With Awards pand the dining room on the first floor, driveway and two on the street. A third- Avenue School, enhanced the ap- June 30, 2016, and Linda Bove, he said. Their neighbors, Tim Lauer floor deck with French doors was part plause as she recognized her former mentoring coordinator, for the 2015- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ship committee introduced a capital and Alex Lybarsky, supported the addi- of the applicants’ proposal. Their neigh- first-grade pupil, Kathleen Marie 2016 school year. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader bond ordinance totaling $4.4 million. tions. The board asked that the front bor, Kathy Montiero, said, “I’ve been Shatinsky, now a junior at Cranford In other business, the board is CRANFORD — Police officers were Three million dollars is allocated to porch remain open. in this neighborhood for 20 years and High School, who was in attendance renewing the tuition agreement with honored for their achievement in law road resurfacing, with the remainder Michelle and Nils Gesser, of 205 have seen a lot of bi-levels. I’m con- as the student liaison to the BOE. Union County Vocational-Technical enforcement in a ceremony held at the allocated to new bathrooms at Memo- East Dudley Avenue, sought approval cerned about the number of people in a Anne-Marie McCarthy, a home eco- Schools for the period of July 1, township committee’s official public rial Field, new police equipment, a to install a cedar fence to surround their single-family home.” nomics teacher at Hillside Avenue 2015 through June 30, 2016. meeting on Tuesday night. generator at the firehouse and other backyard, which has an in-ground pool. The following applications will be School, said her “best teaching years Board member Michael Caulfield Thirteen police officers were given items. Mrs. Gesser said it is for safety reasons. heard on July 13: Kapildeo Bahadur, were in Cranford” as she accepted raised a new motion for a vote of the 2015 Police Department Award A resolution was passed, by a 4-to-1 She said right now, a four-foot, chain 421 Kimball Avenue; Jeffrey Gabriel, her recognition from the board. confidence in Ms. Carrick as super- presented by Police Chief James vote, with Commissioner Tom Hannen, link fence is there. There are trees on 118 Oak Tree Pass; Valerio and Diana The board formally recognized and intendent of Cranford schools, say- Wozniak. Jr. dissenting, to award a $1.2-million the property and the fence would be Bruscianelli, 110 Cottage Place, and thanked Kathleen Shatinsky for the ing, “Cranford is a community whose Detective Spencer Durkin was hon- contract for work to the North Avenue behind the trees, Mr. Gesser said. Leslie North, 550 Sherwood Parkway. successful completion of her term as complexion is changing” and needs ored with an award for uncovering a Train Station Plaza. Part of the cost will Joshua A. Kuntz and Stephanie M. The next meeting of the board will student liaison to the BOE for the an “experienced leader to help guide heroin drug ring in Roselle that led to be funded with grant money totaling Nash, of 237 Munsee Way, sought ap- be July 13 at 7:30 p.m., at the municipal 2014-2015 school year. Ms. Carrick the school system at this time and four arrests. $500,000. The cost of the project has proval to construct a new, single-fam- building, 425 East Broad Street. extended a special thank you to for the foreseeable future.” This vote Patrolmen Mike Dubitsky, Greg increased over the years after the ily home in the Indian Forest neighbor- Kathleen for her diligence and par- was passed by all board members: Federici and Nadia Jones performed project’s anticipated cost was much hood. ticipation in board meetings and work Mary Venditti, board president; Jill lifesaving techniques on Katherine less than bids received. The proposed home is large and their sessions, adding that she appreciated Brown, vice-president; and board Halix after an emergency call was re- “The project has ballooned to the planner, James Watson, explained that WF Council the reciprocal dynamic of understand- members Lisa Carbone, Camille ceived. Ms. Halix, who was present at point that I don’t think it is affordable,” the couple was willing to reposition the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing what works in the Cranford school Widdows, Cathy Morgese, Kurt the ceremony, thanked the officers for Commissioner Hannen said. He also house on the property to be in keeping very high. We are fortunate. We are system. Kathleen reported that final Petschow, Jr., Daniel DeMarco, Jo their efforts in saving her life. cited the loss of more than 20 parking with the neighborhood. Their archi- looking at new development down- exams at Cranford High School will Ann Boyle and Michael Caulfield Patrolman Dan Donnerstag, Patrol- spots as a downside to the project. tect, Robert Algarin, redesigned the town, bringing more people down- begin next week, Tuesday through voted for the motion. man Mike O’Neil and Sergeant Russ “This is a pedestrian safety project. It home to have the garage in the base- town. Friday, and the senior prom will be The next Cranford BOE meeting Luedecker were able to save a 91-year- was overdue,” Commissioner Robert ment of the home. Several neighbors “We hear all the good and all the bad. Friday, June 19. will take place Monday, June 15, at old choking victim. It took continued D’Ambola said. testified about the short setback in the A lot of it is very, very positive. Down- The board authorized the submis- the Lincoln School, located at 132 attempts of the Heimlich maneuver to The committee also introduced a $1 application. The preservation of trees town is very busy. I think the DWC, on sion of the Individuals with Dis- Thomas Street, Cranford, beginning save the woman from choking to death. million bond ordinance for the swim also was a consideration, but after much a relatively small budget, does a lot of abilities Act of 2004 (IDEA) com- at 8 p.m. After an identity theft investiga- pool utility for improvements to the discussion, the site plan was approved good for the town, not only bringing bined grant application for fiscal *** tion performed by Detective Derek town pools. by the board. people in from all around the state with year 2016 in the amount of $902,563. Editor’s Note: On Wednesday Farbanec, four individuals were ar- Cranford resident Leo McMahon, The board denied the application of the events that they sponsor, but also This total includes an allocation of morning a letter was received by the rested. It was revealed that these indi- 90, passed away Sunday, Commissioner Daniel Epstein and his wife, Lihong Li, reaching out to some of those national $6,948 for the local non-public newspaper that was sent to the staff viduals were responsible for the iden- Hannen said. Mr. McMahon was a 55- of 52 Michael Drive, who wished to retail chains that are looking for a schools within the district. Another by Ms. Carrick announcing her re- tity theft of 71 victims throughout the year resident of Cranford. He worked add another level to their bi-level raised presence in a town like Westfield. We $874,307 represents the basic allo- tirement as superintedent from the state. for Western Electric and was a World ranch. Mr. Epstein said they needed should always be looking forward to cation and $28,256 represents the district after seven years. Det. Durkin, Patrolman Mike War II Navy veteran. He also served on room for their expanding family. The see what else we can be doing.” Andrews and Patrolman Brian Trot- the library board of trustees. “Leo was neighbors, however, said the expand- The next council conference session ter were responsible for arrests of always fighting for the taxpayer. He ing family consists of what looks like open to the public is set for Tuesday, individuals after pulling over a car was our man for all seasons,” Mr. parents and grandparents. Their neigh- June 23, at 7 p.m., at the municipal and finding drugs and a handgun Hannen said. bor, Michael Shor, said it would be out building, located at 425 East Broad loaded with hollow point bullets. A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 of character for the neighborhood. He Street. The conference session will be “There is no doubt in my mind p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, also said that he just renovated his yard immediately followed by the council’s these individuals came to Cranford June 11, at the Dooley Funeral Home, and a third story with a balcony as regular public meeting at 7:45 p.m. to commit a violent act,” Chief 218 North Avenue West in Cranford, Wozniak said. according to the obituary. After a motor vehicle stop, Patrol- Another longtime Cranford resident, men Timothy Handy and Donnerstag Miriam Ann Moody, passed away on discovered marijuana, and a passen- May 15. She was a member of the tree ger of the vehicle fled the scene that advisory board and the Hanson Park led to a chase by Ptl. Donnerstag. Ptl. Conservancy. Handy was left with the other two Mayor Andis Kalnins asked resi- suspects, on the first day on the job dents to attend the June 15 citizens alone. hearing to raise issues, concerns and Det. Farbanec, Sergeant Frank ideas in regards to potential impacts on Williams and Patrolman Matt Siessel the study the U.S Army Corps of Engi- apprehended two suspects in an armed neers is conducting on the Rahway robbery at a gas station. In an un- River Basin. The meeting will be held Melissa Cook for The Westfield Leader marked car, Det. Farbanec tailed one from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Roy E. Smith TEACHER-STUDENT BOND...Francine Serpico, one of the 21 Cranford Pub- suspect on the Garden State Parkway Theatre at Union County College, 1033 lic Schools employees retiring this year, reunites with her former first-grade while calling in for backup that led to Springfield Avenue in Cranford. pupil from Bloomingdale Avenue School, Kathleen Marie Shatinsky, now a the arrest of the robbers. During the workshop session, held junior at Cranford High School and student liaison to the BOE, at Monday night's BOE meeting at Lincoln School in Cranford. Also at Tuesday’s meeting, Bonnie on Monday evening, the committee Caldwell, Sarah Cassidy, Rebecca heard a presentation about the New Durant, Sabrina Huwang, Jennifer Jersey Pace Program. Schneider and Jillian Walter were The fire department gave a presenta- awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award. tion on its request for a new bucket Garwood Council Girl Scout Silver Awards were truck that will cost over $1 million. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 awarded to Cadette Troop 40334 mem- They said the current truck is over 20 Bill Nierstedt asked if removing the but deferred that decision until the bers Samantha Berry, Katherine Ruane, years old and costs more in repairs than Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader wood chips surrounding the play- Tuesday, July 14 meeting. Isabella Stoto, Grace Varga, Amber its trade in value of $50,000. REMEMBERING THE WHO...The Westfield Historical Society’s presentation of ground equipment at the Garwood Mr. Lombardo announced that The Bretz, Julia LoGiudice and Natalie Commissioner D’Ambola has asked “The Who, When Stars Were in Reach,” was held at the Reeve History and Sports and Recreation Complex and Villages at Garwood, the $20-mil- Schindler, and to Cadette Troop 40046 residents again to send in their ideas for Cultural Resource Center on Sunday afternoon. Michael Rosenbloom, above, replacing them with a rubberized sub- lion subsidized Westfield senior hous- members Julia Lachenauer and Mary a memorial to Old Peppy, the historic spoke about a concert the English rock band The Who gave at Union Catholic High stitute would qualify. ing complex on the site of the old St. Grace McNamara. Pepperidge tree that was cut down by School in Scotch Plains in November of 1967 and how it came to be. The talk was Ms. Ariemma said the application Anne’s School on Second Avenue, is Eagle Scouts David Weichert, An- the township. He has suggested a cut- followed by a performance by the band Boonescuttle 5. was generally vague, but she believed scheduled to be officially open on drew Licks and Alexander Levy were ting of the trunk housed by a gazebo it would qualify. Thursday, June 25 at a 2 p.m. ribbon- presented with Eagle Scout Awards. and benches made from the wood of Because of the matching compo- cutting ceremony. During regular business, the town- Old Peppy. nent, Councilwoman Sara Todisco He said approved tenants would suggested maybe the borough forego begin moving in “shortly.” Mrs. an application this year. Tarantino said she met with the com- Council members also discussed plex administrator regarding the 40 possibly canceling the scheduled parking spaces for the more than 70 Tuesday, July 28 council meeting, housing units. She indicated the ad- ministrator did not know how many incoming residents had cars, but that the available spaces would be as- WF BOE signed and be adequate. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The administrator also promised it appear to be sensational. to work closely with borough offi- Greg Lehmberg asked the board cials regarding the parking issue. for an update on the temporary lights pilot program at the Kehler Stadium, which was opposed by neighbors. Mr. Mattessich said he, himself, did not know the status of the program right now. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader The next board meeting will be COMMUNITY RUN...Runners race in the Centennial Village Velocity 5K Race Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Sunday morning in Cranford. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, June 11, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 24-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Township Council Moving To Revive Downtown Revitalization By FRED T. ROSSI said at the council’s conference duce the number of members to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times meeting last Wednesday that he is seven and include one resident, the SCOTCH PLAINS — In a new seeking “more of a focused group” township manager and a council effort to revive the moribund Scotch of perhaps seven members versus representative as well as four com- Plains Management Corp. (SPMC), the dozen who sat on the board mercial business and property own- the entity formed seven years ago when it last met in late 2013. Town- ers. He called it a “good time to to oversee business district revital- ship Attorney Robert Renaud, call- reconstitute and reform” the SPMC. ization, the township council is con- ing the present setup of the board Since its inception, the manage- sidering making changes to the “unwieldy,” proposed an amend- ment corporation has met with re- makeup of the SPMC’s board of ment to the 2008 ordinance that sistance from many property own- directors. created the Special Improvement ers skeptical of its prospects and Township Manager Al Mirabella District and SPMC, that would re- opposed to paying what was an an- nual $400 assessment fee that funded SPMC’s activities. In 2013 the council voted to suspend the assessment, meaning the SPMC had to fund any activities using unspent funds from the prior year. Mayor Kevin Glover estimated last week that the group still had about $25,000 remaining in its account. He maintained his opposition to imposing fees on property owners, but left open the possibility that the funding mechanism could change THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PLACE...The 2015-2016 Executive Board was installed on Monday night by at some point in the future. Suzanne Tucker, left, at the JCC of Central New Jersey’s annual meeting. The board includes, from left, Ken Rotter, Bids to provide professional plan- president; Erica Needle, past president; Peter Weissbrod, vice-president; Brian Shlissel, treasurer; Bob Simon, co- ning services for the downtown secretary; Stefani Klaskow, assistant treasurer; Carrie Drake, assistant secretary; Elizabeth Isser, parliamentarian; Mindy business district will soon be re- Goldberger, at-large, and Scott Lazar, at-large. viewed, Mr. Mirabella said last week, and he told the council he will ask the three or four most- Scotch Plains Zoning Bd. to Resume promising bidders to speak with the governing body about their spe- cific ideas before a contract is awarded. North Ave. Development Hearing TRANSITION...Seventh-grade students at Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch In other business at its 75-minute Plains held a “Moving On” ceremony with family and friends on May 20. The meeting, the council asked Mr. By FRED T. ROSSI cated in an R-3 zone where only study that showed the proposed 20- ceremony marked the conclusion of their studies in the synagogue’s religious Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times school and the continuation of their Jewish education in its Hebrew High School, Renaud to examine the township’s single-family homes can be built. If unit building would result in only a the Machon Institute. The students in Kitah Zayin (seventh grade) led the minha sidewalk-related ordinances to de- SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning the use variance is granted, WRV will few more vehicles on North Avenue (afternoon) service and put on a presentation, reminiscing about their religious termine who is responsible for side- board of adjustment will resume a return to the board for approval of its than would four or five single-family school studies and discussing their hopes for the future. They are pictured with walk maintenance in various parts hearing next month on an application final site plan. WRV also will seek a homes on the same site, several resi- Rabbi George Nudell, top left; Gail Beckman Buchbinder, education director, of town. While property owners are seeking a use variance to permit the separate use variance to construct two, dents in the audience laughed deri- top middle, and Cantor Matthew Axelrod, top right. supposed to be responsible for the development of a two-and-a-half- three-bedroom town homes at 2328 sively at what they believed to be a maintenance of sidewalks on their story, 20-unit apartment building on North Avenue. serious underestimation. Later in the property, Councilman Llewellyn North Avenue. Last Thursday’s hearing, which hearing, many of those same resi- Mayor, Resident Discuss Jones asked his colleagues last week WRV Partnership LP needs the lasted for more than two-and-a-half dents pointed to difficulties already to consider a program that would variance because the property, which hours, was suspended due to the late experienced in turning onto North identify sidewalks that are in seri- is situated at 2344 North Avenue next hour, but not before a number of Avenue from streets such as Bryant State of Downtown Westfield CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 to Charlie Brown’s restaurant, is lo- residents who live across North Av- Avenue/Promenade and Whittier Av- enue from the proposed development enue. By DOMINIC A. LAGANO you start looking around you can expressed concerns about increased Architect Gregory Ralph showed Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times spot some vacant spaces, but I know Bruns Named Asst. Admin., traffic in the area as well as added the board conceptual plans of what WESTFIELD — During its regu- some more that are coming that flooding potential. the building would look like while lar conference session Tuesday haven’t been announced yet. I don’t Sean Delany, an engineer who de- professional planner Peter Steck tes- evening, the town council discussed have the answer, but I’ve identified Sen. Housing Opens June 25 signed schematics of what the devel- tified about his conclusion that the the state of the downtown area and a problem that really needs to get oped property might look like, testi- apartment building was preferable to the prospect of luring new busi- addressed…In summary, I think that By BRIAN TRUSDELL Charles Lombardo, council mem- fied that 12 one-bedroom units and four or five single-family homes on nesses to it. may be the most fundamental cru- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times bers nor Ms. Ariemma would nei- eight two-bedroom units will be in- the same property for several rea- The question was raised by resi- cial issue…it is something that we GARWOOD – Borough Treasurer ther confirm nor deny reports on cluded in the single building, which sons. Its relative isolation, given that dent Tim Harrington during the pub- have to consider.” Sandy Bruns has been recom- local blogs and Internet forums that will sit 30 feet back from the street. it is bounded by North Avenue and lic comments portion of the When questioned by Mayor An- mended as the in-house staff mem- DPW Superintendent Fred Corbitt Forty parking spaces will be located the Raritan Valley train tracks, means council’s conference session. Mr. drew Skibitsky about his recom- ber to become the borough’s assis- was being dismissed and replaced along one side of the building and in the site is not amenable to couples Harrington said he was concerned mendations for a solution, Mr. tant administrator, a newly created by Fanwood’s DPW management. its rear. The driveway into and out of considering raising a family there. about the future of the downtown Harrington replied that the Down- position that will serve as a backup “Unfortunately, at this time, they the development will be situated along Traffic and safety concerns are height- and equated it to the City of Plain- town Westfield Corporation (DWC) to Borough Clerk Christina are not able to comment on that,” its eastern side. Mr. Delany also de- ened when there are single-family field. should, “come up with some facts Ariemma. Ms. Ariemma said. scribed some of the ways that rainwa- homes with children, Mr. Steck said. “I’m beginning to wonder for the council – what is going on.” Administrative Review Commit- She did say the matter would be ter will be drained, both along the rear He added that one- and two-bed- whether Westfield today is what He also suggested that the DWC tee Chairwoman Ann Tarantino put up for discussion at the June 23 of the property and along North Av- room units do not typically generate Plainfield was in the early sixties in hire someone to conduct “a serious forth Ms. Bruns’ name at Tuesday’s council meeting, but also said the enue, with both leading to a township school-age children like single-fam- the central business district. It’s survey” to determine solutions. borough council meeting, saying a discussion could be in open or drainage easement that runs along ily homes do. “It’s not a family-ori- something that needs to be consid- The DWC is the management en- resolution would be introduced at closed session. the western side of the lot. ented site,” he maintained, calling it ered,” Mr. Harrington said. tity of the Special Improvement Dis- the council’s next meeting on Tues- “The proposal, if accepted, will When he touched upon a traffic CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Mr. Harrington stated that with trict (SID), an area downtown which day, June 23, to formalize the ap- not result in any reduction of ser- the advent of online shopping and covers most of the businesses in pointment. vices provided by the Department online banking, “we’ve lost six Westfield. “She is the CFO, treasurer and, of Public Works,” Ms. Ariemma said banks in town in the last six years,” In addition to promoting events next to the administrator, has the in her prepared statement. and the “huge consolidation” of such as Girls Night Out, the Down- most knowledge of the borough In other action, the council unani- medical practices is causing a “ma- town 5K Run and Pizza Extrava- functions and the government pro- mously approved the $59,000 pur- jor impact on towns.” ganza, the Sweet Sounds Down- cedures, making her the obvious chase of a police dispatch console Mr. Harrington continued, “When CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 choice,” Mrs. Tarantino said. and related equipment and the issu- The resolution also will set the ance of a bond to cover the cost. compensation for the position at The issue had been discussed pre- $4,500 annually, Mrs. Tarantino viously on several occasions. said. This amount will be in addi- The council also gave Ms. tion to her salary as borough trea- Ariemma approval to sign the lease surer. agreement with the Burger King The announcement came in a rela- restaurant on North Avenue for the tively short hour-long meeting in leasing of 36 parking spaces that which Ms. Ariemma also spoke would be made available to com- about a public works shared service muters. agreement with Fanwood. Reading A resolution setting the cost to from a prepared statement, Ms. commuters has yet to be introduced. Ariemma said the details were not Additionally, the council debated ready for public discussion, but that applying for a Union County match- Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times there have been negotiations with ing grant for recreation improve- GARWOOD ROCKS!…Chris Harrison’s Crash Chorus performs for the crowds Fanwood for “certain management ments and enhancements. Council during Sunday’s second annual Garwood Rocks! festival. functions and other matters in the President Bill Nierstedt asked if re- Department of Public Works.” moving the wood chips surround- PAGE INDEX Council members held a closed ing the playground equipment at Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 16 executive session at the last council the Garwood Sports and Recreation Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-14 meeting on May 26 to discuss a Complex and replacing them with a Police ...... 16 Real Estate .... 9-13 Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times shared services agreement with Fan- rubberized substitute would qualify. Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 15 TALENTED ENTERTAINER…Among the attractions at Sunday’s second wood but no details were disclosed. Ms. Ariemma said the applica- Obituary ...... 15 A&E ...... 17-18 annual Garwood Rocks! festival was this juggler on stilts. At Tuesday’s meeting, Mayor CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE much less than bids received. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “The project has ballooned to the CRANFORD — Police officers point that I don’t think it is afford- were honored for their achievement able,” Commissioner Hannen said. in police work in a ceremony held He also cited the loss of more than at the township committee’s offi- 20 parking spots as a downside to cial public meeting on Tuesday the project. night. “This is a pedestrian safety Thirteen police officers were project. It was overdue,” Commis- given the 2015 Police Department sioner Robert D’Ambola said. Award presented by Police Chief The committee also introduced a Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times REMEMBERING THE WHO...The Westfield Historical Society’s presentation of James Wozniak. $1-million bond ordinance for the “The Who, When Stars were in Reach,” was held at the Reeve House on Sunday Detective Spencer Durkin was swim pool utility for improvements afternoon. Michael Rosenbloom, above, spoke about a concert the English rock honored with an award for uncov- to the town pools. ering a heroin drug ring in Roselle Cranford resident Leo McMahon, Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times band The Who gave at Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains in November AMERICAN CLASSICS … This classic car show was a popular attraction at of 1967 and how it came to be. The talk was followed by a performance by the band that led to four arrests. 90, passed away Sunday, Commis- Sunday’s second annual Garwood Rocks! festival. Boonescuttle 5. Patrolmen Mike Dubitsky, Greg sioner Hannen said. Mr. McMahon Federici, and Nadia Jones per- was a 55-year resident of Cranford. formed life saving techniques on He worked for Western Electric and BOE Recognizes 21 Scotch Plains Council Katherine Halix after an emergency was a World War II Navy veteran. call was received. Ms. Halix, who He also served on the library board CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was present at the ceremony, of trustees. “Leo was always fight- ous disrepair and — “for the greater from school. Mayor Glover said the thanked the officers for their efforts ing for the taxpayer. He was our Employee Retirements good of the town” and at township present mandates that property in saving her life. man for all seasons,” Mr. Hannen expense — fix them. He said the owners maintain their sidewalks are Patrolman Dan Donnerstag, Pa- said. By MELISSA COOK reported that final exams at Cran- funds for making such repairs could not adequately enforced and said trolman Mike O’Neil, and Sergeant A viewing will be held from 2 to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ford High School will begin next come from unspent money from he did not favor diverting unspent Russ Luedecker were able to save a 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today, June CRANFORD — The board of week, Tuesday through Friday, and the annual streets and roads repair road-repair funds — “taxpayers’ 91-year-old choking victim. It took 11, at the Dooley Funeral Home, education (BOE) and Superinten- the senior prom will be Friday, June budget. money,” he said — to sidewalk re- continued attempts of the Heimlich 218 North Avenue West in Cran- dent of Schools Gayle Carrick rec- 19. Deputy Mayor Colleen Gialanella pairs when it is the owner’s respon- maneuver to save the woman from ford, according to the obituary. ognized and commended 21 Cran- The board authorized the submis- voiced support for the idea, point- sibility. Leftover road money should choking to death. Another longtime Cranford resi- ford Public School employees on sion of the Individuals with Dis- ing to sidewalks in the downtown be used for additional roadwork, After an identity theft investiga- dent, Miriam Ann Moody, passed their service and dedication at a abilities Act of 2004 (IDEA) com- area as one place where repairs are the mayor said. Councilman Jones, tion performed by Detective Derek away on May 15. She was a mem- retirement recognition ceremony bined grant application for fiscal needed, adding that it would also however, likened sidewalks to roads Farbanec, four individuals were ar- ber of the tree advisory board and during Monday night’s BOE meet- year 2016 in the amount of $902,563. help in the renewed effort at revital- in that they are both used by the rested. It was identified that these the Hanson Park Conservancy. ing at Lincoln School in Cranford. This total includes an allocation of izing the business district. She also public. Councilwoman Rose individuals were responsible for the Mayor Andis Kalnins asked resi- Among those retirees recognized $6,948 for the local non-public mentioned the sidewalks around the Checchio seemed to agree, saying identity theft of 71 victims through- dents to attend the June 15 citizens was Joan Krov, a Cranford native, schools within the district. Another various schools in Scotch Plains the issue was a matter of “pedes- out the state. hearing to raise issues, concerns who has been a language arts teacher $874,307 represents the basic allo- used by children who walk to and trian safety.” Det. Durkin, Patrolman Mike and ideas in regards to potential at Orange Avenue School, her alma cation and $28,256 represents the The council also awarded a con- Andrews and Patrolman Brian Trot- impacts on the study the U.S Army mater, for 39 years. Also recog- pre-school allocation. Business Ad- tract not to exceed $15,925 to CMS ter were responsible for arrests of Corps of Engineers is conducting nized was Jo-Ann Jayson, a spe- ministrator Robert Carfagno added Construction from Plainfield to in- individuals after pulling over a car on the Rahway River Basin. The cial-education teacher at Hillside that this total amount of $902,563 is WF Council stall a concrete slab under the pa- and finding drugs and a handgun meeting will be held from 7 to 9 Avenue School, who said, “It was “good news,” as this figure is up 6.5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vilion at Brookside Park and, thus, loaded with hollow point bullets. p.m. at the Roy E. Smith Theatre at truly an honor and a privilege” to percent from last year. town Jazz Festival and the like, the put the finishing touches on a project “There is no doubt in my mind Union County College, 1033 spend her years teaching in Cran- The board approved the out-of- DWC regularly promotes the Town the completion of which was halted these individuals came to Cranford Springfield Avenue in Cranford. ford, as she accepted her expres- district placement of 36 students who of Westfield to attract new busi- a year ago because of disputes over to commit a violent act,” Chief During the workshop session, sion of appreciation from Ms. receive special-education services nesses to the SID. permits. Calling it the “last piece of Wozniak said. held on Monday evening, the com- Carrick and Board President Mary for extended school year (ESY) pro- As covered in the February 26 the puzzle,” Mr. Mirabella said he After a motor vehicle stop, Pa- mittee heard a presentation about Venditti. Retiree Francine Serpico, grams; Cranford is responsible for edition of The Westfield Leader, the expects the pavilion to be ready for trolmen Timothy Handy and the New Jersey Pace Program. a first-grade teacher at tuition, transportation and related DWC also prepares a yearly report use by the time the township’s sum- Donnerstag discovered marijuana The fire department gave a pre- Bloomingdale Avenue School, en- services. ESY begins as early as which is forwarded to the New Jer- mer camp programs get underway and a passenger of the vehicle fled sentation on its request for a new hanced the applause as she recog- Wednesday, June 24. The board also sey Department of Community Af- later this month. the scene that led to a chase by Ptl. bucket truck that will cost over $1 nized her former first-grade pupil, approved the out-of-district place- fairs, the organization that oversees Fanwood Councilman Jack Donnerstag. Ptl. Handy was left million. They said the current truck Kathleen Marie Shatinsky, now a ment of 26 students who receive New Jersey’s Special Improvement Molenaar attended last week’s con- with the other two suspects, on the is over 20 years old and costs more junior at Cranford High School, who special-education services for the Districts throughout the state. ference meeting, and listened as first day on the job alone. in repairs than its trade in value of was in attendance as the student 2015-2016 school year; Cranford is According to that report, in 2014 Mayor Glover said he wanted to Det. Farbanec, Sergeant Frank $50,000. liaison to the BOE. Anne-Marie responsible for tuition and transpor- 20 businesses closed in the past have fresh conversation with Fan- Williams, and Patrolman Matt Commissioner D’Ambola has McCarthy, a home economics tation. year and 33 new ones were created wood officials about reducing the Siessel apprehended two suspects in asked residents again to send in teacher at Hillside Avenue School, Personnel board approval appoint- in Westfield’s downtown area, for a parking fees for Scotch Plains resi- an armed robbery at a gas station. In their ideas for a memorial to Old said her “best teaching years were ments included: Inessa Shor Vaccaro, net gain of 13 businesses. dents at the Fanwood train station. an unmarked car, Det. Farbanec Peppy, the historic Pepperidge tree in Cranford” as she accepted her student assistance coordinator, ef- There was an average 2.59-per- A year ago, fees for non-Fanwood tailed one suspect on the Garden that was cut down by the township. recognition from the board. fective September 1, 2015 through cent vacancy rate last year, account- residents were set to increase from State Parkway while calling in for He has suggested a cutting of the The board formally recognized June 30, 2016; Julia Duyckinck, ing for 42,918 square feet of retail $650 per year, but the idea was backup that led to the arrest of the trunk housed by a gazebo and and thanked Kathleen Shatinsky for teacher of family consumer sciences, space that was available. Eighty- shelved after protests from Scotch robbers. benches made from the wood of the successful completion of her term effective September 1, 2015 through four building rehabilitations and one Plains commuters and municipal Also at Tuesday’s meeting, Old Peppy. as student liaison to the BOE for the June 30, 2016, and Linda Bove, new construction project were com- officials. Fanwood residents pay Bonnie Caldwell, Sarah Cassidy, 2014-2015 school year. Ms. Carrick mentoring coordinator, for the 2015- pleted last year. In all, the SID in- about half that amount for a yearly Rebecca Durant, Sabrina Huwang, extended a special thank you to 2016 school year. vestments and reinvestments, in- parking permit. Jennifer Schneider and Jillian Kathleen for her diligence and par- In other business, the board is cluding new purchases, accounted Noting the two towns’ shared bor- Walter were awarded the Girl Scout GW Council ticipation in board meetings and renewing the tuition agreement with for $4,841,404 last year. ders and cooperation in various Gold Award. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 work sessions, adding that she ap- Union County Vocational-Technical “I think that we’re all aware the other shared-services efforts, the Girl Scout Silver Awards were tion was generally vague, but she preciated the reciprocal dynamic of Schools for the period of July 1, retail paradigm is changing, no mayor said that, “we’re neighbors, awarded to Cadette Troop 40334 believed it would qualify. understanding what works in the 2015 through June 30, 2016. doubt about that,” Mayor Skibitsky not out-of-towners.” And, in a play members, Samantha Berry, Because of the matching compo- Cranford school system. Kathleen Board member Michael Caulfield stated. “Westfield, even though we on words, Mrs. Gialanella said that, Katherine Ruane, Isabella Stoto, nent, Councilwoman Sara Todisco raised a new motion for a vote of do have some vacancies, our occu- “we share a lot [with Fanwood], but Grace Varga, Amber Bretz, Julia suggested maybe the borough confidence in Ms. Carrick as super- pancy rate is very high. We are not the lot” in terms of more-equi- LoGiudice, Natalie Schindler, and forego an application this year. intendent of Cranford schools, say- fortunate. We are looking at new table parking fees. to Cadette Troop 40046 members Council members also discussed Zoning Bd. ing, “Cranford is a community whose possibly canceling the scheduled development downtown, bringing Julia Lachenauer and Mary Grace CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 complexion is changing” and needs more people downtown. McNamara. Tuesday, July 28 council meeting, an “experienced leader to help guide “We hear all the good and all the Eagle Scouts David Weichert, An- but deferred that decision until the more attractive to what he described the school system at this time and bad. A lot of it is very, very positive. drew Licks and Alexander Levy Tuesday, July 14 meeting. as “the bookends market” of young for the foreseeable future.” This vote Downtown is very busy. I think the were presented with Eagle Scout Mr. Lombardo announced that childless millennials just starting adult was passed by all board members: DWC, on a relatively small budget, Awards. The Villages at Garwood, the $20- life and the aging Baby Boomer gen- Mary Venditti, board president; Jill does a lot of good for the town, not During regular business, the million subsidized Westfield senior eration whose child-rearing days are Brown, vice-president; and board only bringing people in from all township committee introduced a housing complex on the site of the far behind them. members Lisa Carbone, Camille around the state with the events that capital bond ordinance totaling $4.4 old St. Anne’s School on Second Mr. Steck also pointed out to neigh- Widdows, Cathy Morgese, Kurt they sponsor, but also reaching out million. Three million dollars is al- Avenue, is scheduled to be offi- borhood residents concerned about Petschow, Jr., Daniel DeMarco, Jo to some of those national retail located to road resurfacing, with cially open on Thursday, June 25 at the proposed driveway and its effects Ann Boyle and Michael Caulfield chains that are looking for a pres- the remainder allocated to new bath- a 2 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. on North Avenue traffic congestion voted for the motion. ence in a town like Westfield. We rooms at Memorial Field, new po- He said approved tenants would that the single driveway is preferable The next Cranford BOE meeting should always be looking forward lice equipment, a generator at the begin moving in “shortly.” Mrs. to multiple driveways serving mul- will take place Monday, June 15, at to see what else we can be doing.” firehouse and other items. Tarantino said she met with the com- tiple single-family homes. the Lincoln School, located at 132 The next town council confer- A resolution was passed, by a 4- plex administrator regarding the 40 Board Chairman Anthony Thomas Street, Cranford, beginning ence session open to the public is to-1 vote, with Commissioner Tom parking spaces for the more than 70 Gialanella said the hearing will re- at 8 p.m. scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, at See it all in Color! Hannen, Jr. dissenting, to award a housing units. She indicated the sume at the board’s Thursday, July 9 *** 7 p.m., at the municipal building, $1.2-million contract for work to administrator did not know how meeting. He also announced a special Editor’s Note: On Wednesday located at 425 East Broad Street. the North Avenue Train Station many incoming residents had cars, meeting on Monday, July 20, to re- morning a letter was received by the The conference session will be im- www.goleader.com Plaza. Part of the cost will be funded but that the available spaces would sume the hearing on the application newspaper that was sent to the staff mediately followed by the council’s with grant money totaling be assigned and be adequate. by Wawa to build a convenience store by Ms. Carrick announcing her re- regular public meeting at 7:45 p.m. $500,000. The cost of the project The administrator also promised and gas station on eastbound Route tirement as superintedent from the has increased over the years after to work closely with borough offi- 22. district after seven years. the project’s anticipated cost was cials regarding the parking issue.

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, June 11, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dem Voters Select County Peyton's Committee Persons Peek at the Week COUNTY — Union County Primary Erdos; and District 23, David B. In Politics Election voters last week selected the Littman and Joanne Glover. The Leader/Times following persons to serve on the Union Fanwood By Paul Peyton of County Democratic Committee: District 1, William A. Lee, Jr. and Environmentalists Blast Christie Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20th, Eliza- Westfield Katherine Mitchell; District 2, Steven Settlement With Exxon Mobil beth) created a PAC called “Run Ray Ward 1, District 1, James B. Baker Falco and Linda Muller; District 3, Environmental activists and oppo- Run” in support of the Senator’s likely and Sharon E. Stockwell; District 2, William E. Populus and Joan Wheeler; nents of the state’s $225- million settle- run for governor. Ross Katz and Carolyn A. Campen; District 4, Matthew Glennon and Adele ment with Exxon Mobil held a rally on Casinos Proposed In North District 3, Judith A. Augustino; Dis- Kenny; District 5, John Celardo and the Statehouse steps last Thursday to Jersey Could Hurt AC trict 4, William L. Brennan and Erin Mcelroy Barker; District 6, vent their anger at Governor Chris A proposed state constitutional Maureen Kehoe; District 5, Jeremy Alexander Mirabella and Joan Feller, Christie, politickernj.com reported. amendment currently before the State Berman and Janice Siegel; District 6, and District 7, Thomas E. Plante and “I’m here today to say that we want Legislature would expand casino Anthony Laporta and Patricia L. Patricia A. Plante. to send a very loud and clear message gambling to three North Jersey loca- Antonelli; District 7, Thomas C. Mountainside to Gov. Chris Christie: we want to stop tions, according to app.com. If the CAMPAIGN STRATEGY...Union County Republican candidates for freeholder Jardim and Ellen Schwartz; District 1, Thomas J. Donahue; Dis- this dirty deal,” New Jersey Sierra legislation passes it would go to vot- and county clerk recently gathered to discuss campaign strategy. Pictured, from Ward 2, District 1, Martin J. Sheehy trict 3, Richard S. Schkolnick and Loris Club Director Jeff Tittel said. “This ers as a ballot referendum. left to right, are: René Dierkes of Mountainside, Rich Fortunato of Scotch Plains and Carolyn Kueter; District 2, Frank B. Schkolnick; District 5, Richard Scott settlement is a sell-out of New Jersey’s One new casino in the Meadow- and Joseph Bonilla of Union, candidates for Union County freeholder, and Fusaro and Janice R. Fusaro; District Schmedel; District 6, Roslyn Blau; environment. It is the largest corpo- lands would result in a 45 percent Joseph G. Aubourg, center, candidate for county clerk. 4, Stephen Barcan and Deborah B. District 7, Michael Krasner and Mary rate tax giveaway in history...It is so decline in revenues for Atlantic City, Metro; District 5, Michael LaPolla Koehn; District 8, Natalie Zuzovsky, bad, and so dirty, that it’s worse than reported app.com, citing a study by and Susan H. Pepper; District 6, Scott and District 9, Lauren Kolski. the slime Exxon leaves on a wetland the Casino Association of New Jersey. Cranford Plan. Bd. OK’s A. Lazar and Renee Remak Ziff; Garwood or stream when it’s done spilling oil.” Revenue from the casinos would in Ward 3, District 1, Martin C. District 1, Dennis McCarthy and “Exxon has squeezed all the juice part go to redeveloping Atlantic City, Rothfelder and Mia K. Morse; District Deborah McCarthy; District 2, Paul out of the orange, and Governor Chris which has been devastated by the down- Lincoln Ave. Subdivision 2, Kenneth B. Rotter and Bethany S. Tarantino and Maria Nierstedt; Dis- Christie has given away the score,” turn of its gambling industry due to By CHRISTINA M. HINKE neer not being present during applica- Nadel; District 3, Edward Israelow and trict 3, Charles P. Lombardo and Carol Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-22nd, competition from neighboring states. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion hearings. Stacy Chapel; District 4, Terry W. A. Lombardo, and District 4, Hugh Elizabeth) said. Good Samaritans Would CRANFORD — The planning The two-family homes would be Tainow; District 5, Matthew Sontz and Sinclair and Sara Todisco. Barbara Buono Hit With ELEC Not Have Ambul. Fees Under Bill board last Wednesday approved, located near South Avenue where Lillian Sontz; District 6, Nicholas A. Cranford Complaint From ’13 Campaign “Good Samaritans” would not by a 7-to-1 vote, with the condi- the Garwood Brook lies, and Mr. Jenner and Denise L. Jenner; District 7, District 1, Robert M. Pipchick and Former State Senator and guber- have to pay ambulance fees if they tion that a garage be razed, appli- Aschenbach said this area floods. Steven Alan Lee; Phyllis Kivett Howard; District 2, natorial candidate Barbara Buono has are injured while providing emer- cant Homaz, LLC’s request for a He wanted more information on the Ward 4, District 1, Lenore C. Scurry; Burton Mandell and Harriet Mazur; been hit with a complaint by the New gency care to others involved in car minor subdivision to create two flood-control plan for the applica- District 2, John J. Walsh; District 3, District 3, Daniel J. Aschenbach and Jersey’s Election Law Enforcement accidents under a bill sponsored by new, two-family homes with less tion due to the fact that the area Lawrence A. Goldman and Rosemary Teresa Kalyn; District 5, Eugene T. Commission for illegally using her Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-26th. than the minimum required lot floods, he said. Millet; District 4, Schuyler Quackenbush Sully and Deborah J. Sully; District Senate campaign to pay for expenses Parsippany). The legislation, A- width for lots that contain two- James Watson of EKA Associates, and Lisa Quackenbush; and District 5, 6, Martin M. Schwartz; District 7, on behalf of her 2013 gubernatorial 2403, has received Assembly Home- family uses at 16 and 18 Lincoln a professional planner and land sur- Kimberly J. Palmieri-Mouded. Rose Ricci; District 8, Maria Harris; bid, politickernj.com has reported. land Security and State Prepared- Avenue West. veyor, said he did not design the Scotch Plains District 9, Patrick F. Giblin and Juli According to the report, Ms. Buono ness Committee approval. The two-family homes will be built seepage pit that was part of the District 1, Alejandro Sanchez and M. Blanche; District 11, Helge is accused of “failing to establish Wait Time to Expunge Criminal between South Avenue and South application and could not testify on Kimberly D. Nix; District 2, Theodore Nordtveit and Sherry Williams; Dis- separate candidate committees for Records Would Be Cut Under Bill Union Avenue. A minimum lot width that portion of the application. S. Ziolkowski and Sylvia R. Hicks; trict 12, Robert G. Benzand Carmela the multiple offices sought during the Legislation that makes changes to of 70 feet is required where the pro- Mr. Watson said it met the mini- District 3, Gerald Meola, Jr. and Irene Williams; District 13, Robert 2013 primary election, and by mak- New Jersey eligibility requirements posed is 69.98 feet. mum requirements of the township. A. Bartels; District 4, Frank Dinizo Salvatore and Jennifer Erdos; Dis- ing an expenditure on behalf of her and procedures for expungement of “I have a reservation regarding Mr. Aschenbach’s concern is those and Luisa Bianco; District 5, trict 14, Ramona Ehrich; District 15, gubernatorial candidacy through her criminal records was approved Mon- the onsite treatment (for flood con- minimal requirements may not be Raymond Szpond; District 6, Donald Michael J. Markowich and Dorothy senatorial account.” day by the Senate Budget and Appro- trol measures). I think the engineer adequate for areas that are known E. Wussler and Elsie Lestrange; Dis- A. Baniewicz; District 16, Steven H. Expense reports show that Ms. priations Committee. should have been here for that…,” flood areas. trict 7, Tom Donatelli and Maureen Mermen and Carol Y. Berns; District Buono used her Senate campaign to The bill, S-2663, would change the Planning Board member Dan The lots previously housed two, Lacosta; District 8, Phillip Wiener 17, Charles W. Kerman and Anne T. pay $37,250 to Myers Research & current law by shortening the waiting Aschenbach said when he voted two-and-a-half-story dwellings, Mr. and Lillian Wiener; District 9, John McDonald; District 18, Brian J. Strategies for a poll that, among other period required before records of a against the application. Watson said. What is being proposed Thompson and Colleen Gialanella; Andrews; District 19, Marc R. Brown questions, asked voters about her criminal conviction can be expunged Cranford Township Engineer Carl is two, two-family homes. District 10, John A. Costa and and Rima Borden; District 20, Peter gubernatorial candidacy, for which from 10 years to five years. The O’Brien, who is hired as a part-time Austin Hood, a principal owner Josephine W. Curry; District 11, John G. Turnamian; District 21, William she had not yet set up a committee. legislation would also reduce the wait- engineer from Maser Consulting for of Homaz, LLC, testified that the L. Delsordi Jr. and Donna J. Smyth; A. Montani and Bette Jane Kowalski; She later reimbursed the Senate ac- ing period for those seeking to ex- the township, was not present at the garage would be removed once the District 12, Daniel Grossman and District 22, Kevin J. Illing and count, but not until December of the punge a disorderly persons offense meeting. In the past, the planning board approvals are met with the applica- Sandra Grossman; District 13, Amelia T. McHugh; District 23, following year, according to the report. or petty conviction from five to three has voiced its concern with the engi- tion. Samuel M. Manigault and Dorian Anthony J. Trama and Deidre Trama; DeFillippo Loses Seat years. The bill is sponsored by Sena- Douglas; District 14, Ralph Checchio District 24, Theodore S. Spitz and On County Dem Committee tor Ray Lesniak (D-20th, Elizabeth) N.J. Supreme Court Sides With and Rose Checchio; District 15, Madeline Spitz; District 25, Stephen Charlotte Defilippo of Hillside, and two other senators. Walter Chinoy and Elaine Chinoy; Allen; District 26, Norman W. Albert former long-time Union County District 16, Michael Brien and Susan and Susan M. Albert; District 27, Democratic Committee chairwoman, Bio-Blitz This Weekend Christie On Pension Ruling Brien; District 17, Peter Sayles and John Salerno and Janet Borden lost her seat on the county committee TRENTON — In a 5-2 ruling Tues- ues to make the largest responsible Pamela G. Sayles; District 19, Eric B. Hobson; District 28, Thomas H. in the Primary Election, In Reservation day, the state’s Supreme Court has pension payment and to develop re- Morrell and Geri Samuel; District Hannen III and Cynthia L. Hannen; politickernj.com has reported. COUNTY – The public will have a sided with Governor Chris Christie forms to make the system solvent 20, James Kelk; District 21, William District 29, Ronald Zuber and Janet Super PAC Established for chance to experience the hidden side by overturning a lower-court judge’s while protecting vital services, such G. Wilkins and Jessica Wilkins; Dis- M. Rocco, and District 30, Frederic Sweeney Run for Governor of Union County parks as the 11th order that told governor and the Leg- as health and education, for all New trict 22, John N. Morgan and Reni S. Kessler and Roberta S. Kessler. Sean Kennedy, former aide to Sen- annual Bio-Blitz unfolds from 5 p.m. islature to work out a way to increase Jerseyans. It is my expectation that ate President Stephen Sweeney (D- this Friday, June 12, to 5 p.m. on pension contributions for the current all parties will now return to the table energet 3rd, Gloucester), has begun a super Saturday, June 13, in the Watchung fiscal year, which ends June 30, ac- to negotiate a comprehensive solu- Political Action Committee (PAC) Reservation. Bio-Blitz is a 24-hour, cording to a Associated Press report. tion to this issue.” called New Jerseyans for a Better ’round-the-clock nature survey that In Tuesday’s ruling, the court deter- DEPENDABLE and Tomorrow to support “Democratic tallies up hundreds of plant and ani- mined there was not an enforceable ‘Party At the Dump’ KNOWLEDGEABLE candidates for Governor in the State mal species each year, most of which contract to force the full pension pay- ADVAD EN of New Jersey,” NJ.com/Advance ment, as unions had argued there was. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2015 Page 3 Public Urged to Weigh In On Flood Solutions at Meeting CRANFORD – Extreme weather tatives from both agencies will present events like Hurricane Irene and their findings and discuss their Superstorm Sandy have brought re- progress toward preparing an Envi- newed calls to resolve chronic flood- ronmental Impact Statement for the ing issues in the Rahway River Basin, proposed solutions. Representatives particularly in Cranford and Rahway from the Mayors’ Council on Rahway as well as Springfield and Union. River Watershed Flood Control will Members of the public are urged to also attend. lend their voices to this effort by The meeting is designed to enable attending an information meeting members of the public to comment conducted by state and federal offi- on flooding issues and the impacts of cials, hosted by the Union County proposed solutions to be included in Freeholder Board and the Mayors’ the final Environmental Impact State- Council on Rahway River Watershed ment. Flood Control. At the meeting, information will The meeting will take place in the also be solicited on natural resources CAMPAIGN KICKOFF...Over 125 people attended the campaign re-election kickoff party for Westfield Third Ward Councilman Mark LoGrippo, center, Roy E. Smith Theatre at Union in the Rahway River Basin, including this past Saturday. He is pictured here with Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, left, and IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE...Pop-Up Yoga on Alden Street by Alluem Yoga will County College, 1033 Springfield wildlife, plant life and wetland habi- state Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield). The kickoff party took place at be among those activivities featured this Friday, June 12, as part of the Friday Avenue in Cranford on Monday, June tats. the home of Karen and Sal Petruzzi. Night Live! series in Downtown Cranford. Please article below. 15, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. “I want to emphasize that during “The science shows that extreme this preliminary phase, several dif- storms are becoming more frequent ferent options are being explored,” Lance to Re-Introduce and intense, and our experience here said Union County Freeholder Bette Friday Night Live! Series in Union County confirms it,” Union Jane Kowalski, a Cranford resident. County Freeholder Vice-Chairman The meeting agenda will be: 7 to Anti-Spoofing Act Bruce H. Bergen said. “The time is 7:30 p.m., Informational Poster Board WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. the person’s personal or financial in- Begins In CF Downtown now to take meaningful action that Session and Information Exchange; Reps. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), Joe formation, then use it to commit fraud. CRANFORD — The streets of ant games and entertainment starting protects our neighborhoods while 7:30 to 8 p.m., Formal Informational Barton (R-Tex.) and Leonard Lance Among the popular spoofing downtown Cranford will be rockin this Friday, June 12. The Friday Night enabling Union County to keep grow- Presentation; 8 to 9 p.m., Informa- (R-7th, N.J.) have re-introduced leg- schemes is the Internal Revenue Ser- with music, yoga, legos contests, gi- Live! series will kick off with a ing.” tional Poster Board Session and In- islation to combat a widespread tele- vice (IRS) scam in which the fraudster “Rockin Block Party” and continue The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers formation Exchange. phone scam that continues to defraud displays the real IRS phone number Berkeley Hts. Fair one Friday night each month through and the New Jersey Department of Details on the alternatives are avail- millions of Americans, particularly on an individual’s caller ID. The October. Environmental Protection (DEP) have able on the Army Corps of Engineers seniors, veterans, immigrants and scammer claims to be an IRS em- Slated for June 28th The June 12th event starts at 5 p.m. been working to develop solutions website, usace.mil. other vulnerable populations. ployee and threatens arrest unless BERKELEY HEIGHTS – On Sun- and includes Pop-Up Yoga on Alden for flooding in Union and Essex coun- For more information on the The Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015 back taxes are immediately paid with day, June 28, the Suburban Chamber Street run by Alluem Yoga, music, ties with a particular focus centered Rahway River Basin Flood Risk would target “caller ID spoofing,” a a debit card or wire transfer. of Commerce along with the Berke- Knitting in Public Night, special on Cranford and Rahway, in the form Management Feasibility Study, con- growing scheme in which con artists This legislation aims to combat ley Heights Rotary will be holding its events in many stores and so much of the Rahway River Basin Flood tact Rifat Salim, project manager, disguise their phone numbers to make spoofing by strengthening the Truth third annual street fair. This free event more. Giant board games like Con- Risk Management Feasibility Study. [email protected] or (917) it appear that they are calling from a in Caller ID Act. will once again be held along Spring- nect Four, Checkers and Tic Tac Toe At the June 15 meeting, represen- 790-8215. government agency, bank, police The House passed the bill last Con- field Avenue from Snyder Avenue to will be on various downtown streets department, credit card company, gress, but it did not move in the Plainfield Avenue in Berkeley Heights for everyone to stop and play. pharmacy or hospital. Once unsus- Senate. This legislation is expected from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Future Friday Night Live! nights pecting recipients answer the call, to be referred to the House Commit- There will be over 100 exhibitors include “Legos, Legos Everywhere” scammers ask for and often receive tee on Energy and Commerce. featuring arts and crafts, new items contest on July 10. Bring your own and collectibles. Many of the local legos and have a blast. On August Watson Coleman Votes Against Cuba merchants and businesses will show- 21, Alluem will be back with the case their shops and offer their spe- annual Rock Yoga Night and other cial sales. There will be approximately Cranford businesses will participate Travel Amendment Bill 20 food stands offering a wide selec- in Wellness and Fitness activities. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. the ongoing mistreatment of Cuban tion of food including pulled pork, On September 4 downtown streets Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12th) citizens by the Castro regime, to the sausage and peppers, veal scaloppini, will become “Jersey Boardwalk on Thursday issued the following potential for trade and economic pasta, hot dogs and burgers, butterfly Nights.” The series will conclude on statement after voting against the Lee- growth that would benefit both of our fries, zeppolles, ice cream, and more. October 23 with “Wild and Crazy Sanford amendment to the Fiscal Year nations. The street will be transformed into Scarecrows” as part of the 8th An- 2016 Transportation Housing and “I cannot support a piecemeal ap- a giant town block party. The special nual Scarecrow Stroll. Every event Urban Development Appropriations proach to dealing with such a mas- Kids Traveling Shindig will be brim- will include music, entertainment, bill, which would allow air and sea sive policy shift. An amendment to ming with all kinds of fun stuff to do. and activities for kids. travel between the United States and an appropriations bill gives us little There will be mechanical kiddie rides, For more information about each Cuba: opportunity to address important pony rides, a petting zoo, climbing event, activities and entertainment “Normalizing relations with Cuba questions. I look forward to a more wall, clowns, face painting, sand art, like the downtown Cranford is an issue with significant civil rights, thorough discussion with my col- Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ temporary tattoos, live entertainment TOP HONOR...Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) has been awarded the “Spirit of social justice, and national security leagues that solves the many out- and much more. downtowncranford. Enterprise” Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his support implications, and many voices with standing issues of security, diplo- For more information, call JC Pro- of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies during the second session of the 113th Congress. valid opinions on either side. As such, macy and human rights that normal motions, Inc. at (201) 998-1144 or e- www.goleader.com Mr. Lance was presented with the award before an address to the Hunterdon it deserves a serious and dedicated relations with Cuba would encom- mail [email protected]. County Chamber’s Employer Legislative Committee Breakfast on May 27th. debate that considers every angle from pass.”

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Featured in: Page 4 Thursday, June 11, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Westfield School Board Finance Chair DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Responds to Newspaper Commentary Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association I would like to address the com- save funds for maintenance, the state rect. The others are made up. Are you mentary written by the publisher [edi- came along and took away from sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey torial board] of The Westfield Leader Westfield taxpayers those funds that diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 in the June 4 edition of the newspa- could have been used to improve our If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 per. In that commentary, the pub- schools. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 lisher wrote, “the school board is The rule imposed by the state in vidual. If you get three – word expert. If you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at using bonding as a way to get around 2011 that mandated school districts the 2-percent cap. Money needs to be live within a 2-percent budget cap is free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 All words and correct definitions put aside each year to fund mainte- one that we have adhered to each come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. nance and replacements, i.e. roofs year. We clearly do not spend what- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman and boilers. The budget should not be ever we want. Our tax revenues are Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER all salaries, wages and benefits.” This capped, so that is the furthest thing 1. Fucivorous – Eating or subsisting Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo would have been a great topic for the from the truth. We have continued to on seaweed COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION publisher to have asked to speak to us look at ways to find savings in our 2. Incogitativity – Without the power Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly about. Perhaps they would have been operating budget, and when we find of thought EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS able to provide a more balanced and dollars, we have been investing in the 3. Tureen – A large deep dish with a lid informed commentary for the resi- infrastructure. Over the last four 4. Tufa – A porous limestone formed by deposits from springs and streams SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe dents of Westfield. years, we have invested close to $5 I ran for my first term on the board million excluding bonded improve- One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 EREMACAUSIS in 2011. At that time, I believed that ments within our buildings, but that 1. A slow combustion or oxidation of there were many improvements we hardly meets our funding require- organic matter in the presence of air and could make in the way the school ments. The buildings that we must water district managed its budget. I had the maintain for our over 7,000 students 2. Skilled in questioning or interroga- Is New Jersey Primary Just an “outsider” perspective, very much and staff each day average almost 75 tion 3. An increase in red blood corpuscles the way many of the readers of this years old. They require ongoing sig- in the fetus paper have. After four years on the nificant capital improvements each 4. Explosive discharge of vomit Expanded Political Convention? board, it is clear to me that there was year and the funding mechanism for TRUMEAU and continues to be room for im- these improvements are bond refer- 1. A marsh at a river’s mouth Once again, with a few exceptions around the political party. provement; however, I just did not endums. The towns do it and so do 2. An eyepatch state, a Primary election has produced dreadfully New Jersey law allows only voters registered as fully understand how school districts school districts. 3. A pillar which supports the arch of low voter turnouts — this time in the low single Democrat or Republican to participate in Primary fund the education for our kids. As for the comment made by the a double door or opening 4. A wine glass used by sixteenth cen- digits. Towns covered by this newspaper experi- Elections. Unaffiliated voters can participate, but In Westfield, almost 94 percent of publisher that “voters seem to have the annual budget is funded by the no say”; that is also not the truth. Any tury French aristocracy enced turnouts of between 3 and 4 percent as voters must declare which party’s candidates they wish to residents. Less than 4 percent comes bond that the Board of Education CYESIOLOGY saw little reason to venture out in heavy rain that vote for when signing in – at which point they 1. The branch of physiology that deals from the annual state aid. Based on recommends must be voted on by the with pregnancy occurred most of the day to vote for unopposed become registered with that political party. Another the 2013-2014 state calculations of residents. We have had some bonds 2. The study of organisms existing in political party candidates for elected posts at the problem with the Primary is that both political cost per pupil, Westfield spends fail, but for the most part, the resi- marshes and swamps municipal and state level. parties’ bosses blackball candidates that oppose a $13,140 for each student. The state dents understand that this is the way 3. The branch of medicine dealing average is $14,543, so Westfield we fund improvements and large- with diseases in birds, especially geese There was a Primary at the county level for Union candidate chosen by the party – to them it is anath- spends substantially less than the state scale maintenance and you have been 4. The study of the mating habits of County freeholder with six candidates for three ema. Parties will even go so far as to pay off un- average. Despite that favorable com- extremely supportive. Additionally, penguins slots. But, just to show how few people showed up to wanted candidates with government fluff jobs at parison, we strive every day to main- all of the operating budgets are pre- INFUNDIBULIFORM 1. Grooved or rutty vote on June 2, in Westfield’s Fourth Ward, First taxpayer expense to get them out of the way. Both tain the excellent services we provide sented in many board meetings, and 2. Elliptical in form District, where 1,315 voters are registered, only 28 parties operate together to keep the gates shut. while being sensitive to the rising at any time, residents have been in- 3. Having the shape of a funnel taxes that our residents face. State aid vited to voice their concerns. You 4. Having no form or shape persons cast ballots — that’s only 2 percent of the If party leaders say Primaries are to determine and other sources fund less than have a say and you should make total registered voters in the district. Town-wide each party’s General Election candidates, and only $1,000 of the annual cost per pupil. yourself heard. To suggest otherwise, See more letters on page 5 only 593 voters out of 21,315 registered showed up those registered to either party can participate, well You fund the rest. as the publisher has done, is just not at the polls. then shouldn’t the cost of the Primary be borne by The publisher’s commentary iden- a fair reporting of the facts. If at any Letters to In neighboring Scotch Plains, around 600 resi- the two political parties? This includes the cost of tifies many of the bonds that the resi- time you or the publisher has a ques- dents of Westfield have approved over tion about our thoughts on a bond or the Editor dents voted with 105 casting ballots for seats on the printing and mailing the ballots, salaries of election the years. This simply reflects the the budget in general, feel free to Union County Democratic Committee in the Sev- poll workers and the cost to transport the election fact that the funding mechanism for reach out to me via e-mail at Thanks for Supporting enth District, the only contested district race in machines to and from the polling places. After all, if capital projects for school districts in [email protected]. Me for Dem Committee Scotch Plains’ 23 voting districts. Next year Repub- taxpayers are funding the costs of elections, shouldn’t New Jersey, and local towns for that Mark Friedman matter, is the issuance of bonds. I want to thank all my neighbors licans will vote for their committee persons. These they be allowed to vote without restrictions? It Chairman of the Finance Committee for coming out on a cold and wet A bond in 1998, which is the first Westfield School Board are important positions as they get to vote for who seems to us New Jersey’s Primary is no more than an bond addressed by The Westfield primary day to support me for my bid will appear on the election ballot representing their expanded political convention. Publisher’s Note: I thank Mr. Fried- to remain as your Democratic Com- Leader, was executed at a time when man for crediting me for authoring state aid was more than 6 percent of mittee person in District 7. I con- the budget (now less than 4 percent). the above mentioned commentary, gratulate Tom and Maureen on their albeit incorrectly. My interpretation victory and wish them well. This Congratulations to Our Grads, In fact, in the early 1990s, state aid is there is a difference between school was more than 8 percent of the experience has shown me that more Westfield school district budget. board math and taxpayer math. As work needs to be done in Scotch example, Mr. Friedman expertly Plains and that it all begins in the The idea of maintaining a “rainy states that school board math calcu- With Best Wishes For the Future day” fund for the district is not a new neighborhoods, person to person, one but the state enforces a limit on lates the expenditure of $13,140 per talking about the issues and making A round of high school graduation ceremonies cence to adults. Each step along the way they are year for each student. However, tax- sure we understand why a decision is what can be “saved.” We are only payer math using the school board will take place in our communities beginning next reaching new academic goals, honing social skills, allowed to maintain 2 percent of our made prior to acting. budget in this fund and the intention published budget on April 15, 2015 I look forward to doing more in week and continuing during the latter part of June. absorbing life lessons, developing their individual yields a different number. From their is not to use it for ongoing capital Scotch Plains and will be consider- Among them will be commencement exercises for talents, and learning about themselves and the world published budget, total expenditures ing options for more involvement Westfield High School, Scotch Plains-Fanwood around them. expenditures but for unforeseen ex- penses that a district might incur. If, equal $103,981,000 including mak- politically in 2016 when the munici- High School, Cranford High School, Governor High-school graduates, diplomas in hand, are begin- ing debt payment on outstanding pal seats will be up. Until then I will for example, a $400,000 boiler needs bonds. Given that the board’s budget Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, which ning their adult lives. By the end of the summer, many to be replaced in the heart of winter, see you around the neighborhood. we would need to dip into this fund estimates 5,363 full-time students Thanks a lot! also enrolls Mountainside students, and Arthur L. will be living away from home for the first time — plus others, bringing the total to 6,324, Johnson High School, which Clark and Garwood attending college, serving in the military or perhaps and get the job done immediately. We Maureen Yewaisis and then taxpayer math naively might Scotch Plains students attend. traveling. Others will stay close to home but will be are very proud that each year we meet the maximum amount permit- calculate $16,442 per year for each Additionally this month, many more of our local entering the workforce. Each of these avenues repre- student. Exxon Is the Worst ted to be carried over as set forth by Ultimately it’s the amount written students will graduate from public and private el- sents a continuation of our recent grads’ education, and the state, and we will always be ready Loophole Offender in the event of a true emergency. on the taxpayer’s check that matters. ementary and middle schools. Finally, young men not just academically. They will meet peers from many Perhaps more credence should be Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-20) and women from our area have already received or different backgrounds, experience many new situa- These are not funds for maintenance. given to taxpayer math. stated he will introduce legislation to will soon be awarded undergraduate and graduate tions and broaden their skills and knowledge. Most also We also need to recall that not long close a New Jersey corporate tax loop- ago, when we did responsibly try to Horace Corbin hole, pinpointing Exxon as the worst degrees from colleges and universities near and far, will develop from these experiences the personal re- Publisher offender, and saying its time to put an end and are preparing to embark on their careers. sponsibility, discipline and character that form the to companies gaming the system. We Need Change Of Leadership “The classic example of why the cur- We congratulate all of our graduates, from the foundation for successful lives and careers. rent system is failing is ExxonMobil,” youngest elementary-school pupils to those col- Our college graduates are continuing their jour- In Union County Government said Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-20th, lecting college degrees. Each graduation ceremony neys as well, hoping to put their hard-earned degrees Elizabeth). “Exxon’s average state tax My name is Joseph G. Aubourg The Freeholder candidates, René rate over the previous five years was 2.2 represents a rite of passage, as well as a bridge to to good use as they begin their careers. They, too, and I’m running for the Union County Dierkes, Rich Fortunato, and Joseph percent. That’s simply outrageous.” the next level in their personal, academic or profes- will be learning to navigate new professional envi- clerk. I’m running for this position to Bonilla, and myself believe as well According to the Institute on Taxation sional development. We also congratulate their ronments, to be independent and to tackle “real- raise awareness of the services our that there needs to be accountability and Economic Policy Analysis of SEC county offers residents. I plan to send throughout Union County govern- Filings, ExxonMobil paid a low tax rate families, their teachers and their communities for world” responsibilities while exploring what direc- over the past five years, and received a their collective contributions in shaping the lives of tion their post-campus lives will take. out newsletters and contact constitu- ment. We have innovative ideas to tax rebate from New Jersey in 2014 in the these young people. We congratulate all the graduates in our local ents via social media to let people bring to government which will save amount of $507,000. This resulted in a - know what is going on in the county. taxpayer funds. Union County is the 5.6 percent tax rate last year. For the honorees and their families, each transi- communities and beyond, at every level, and wish In addition to the newsletter, I will eighth highest taxed county in the Recently, Public Policy Perspective, a tion is a special milestone, as graduates progress each of them much success and happiness in the keep people informed and trained on entire country, and we need new non-profit think tank, released a report from childhood to adolescence and from adoles- years ahead. the types of services the county of- people in office who can tackle this saying New Jersey was losing close to fers and plans to implement. For ex- situation with a fresh approach. We $470 million per year in loss tax revenue ample, there is an election app that need transparency in our county. We due to the gaping loopholes that currently provides information on elections have incredibly high taxes and most exist in New Jersey’s tax laws. “We need to close these loopholes, throughout the county. I plan to in- citizens don’t know what the county capture this revenue, and hold multina- form and improve the services that is doing with their money. tional companies to the same level of are implemented in the County I’m sure you have a strong opinion accountability as the rest of New Jersey,” Clerk’s office. Instead of having to on what is going on in our county Sen. Lesniak said. submit all forms in person to the since it’s your paycheck that is fund- Clerk’s office, there should be data- ing it. Our government has been con- GOT GAS? bases formed to collect the forms trolled by one party and there has not electronically. This will save taxpay- been substantial positive changes as ers time and money as a result. a result; it’s business as usual and it will continue to be so unless you Union County Freeholders decide to participate in the system. Elizabeth, New Jersey We need a change in leadership that (908) 527-4200 will bring diverse and progressive opinions on the board. I will bring Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] this type of forward movement to the Mohamed Jalloh, chair board, and to the residents in this [email protected] county. Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. (908) 527-4419 Joseph G. Aubourg [email protected] Candidate for County Clerk Roselle

State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (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 and [email protected], [email protected] www.goleader.com/subscribe Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2015 Page 5 Thank You To All Who Helped Me Health Board Discusses North With My Eagle Scout Project Letters to the Editor Jersey Collaborative, Inspections I would like to take this opportunity to ally all of the landscaping materials, the The Westfield Board of Health met vaccinated. The school nurses were publicly acknowledge and thank all of shrubs, flowers, mulch, and topsoil. Other Flag Lots Have No Place In on June 1, 2015. congratulated for their excellent work. the individuals who helped to make my local businesses chimed in: Garwood The board met with members of The preschools had compliance rates recently completed Eagle Scout Service Metal, Home Depot and B.J.’s. Ferraro’s, the boards of health from Garwood, of 78 to 99 percent and all were Project a success. (If you haven’t seen it, Hershey’s, Bagel Chateau, Shoprite, and Township of Scotch Plains it is the outdoor sitting and reading area Dunkin Donuts provided much needed What is a flag lot – and why should A fire truck can be stopped dead in its New Providence and Roselle Park to counseled. Re-audit compliance rates behind the library on Arlington Avenue.). nourishment and fluid for the workers. Scotch Plains residents be concerned tracks by just a single parked car, not to discuss mutual concerns. Chris Kirk, were 100 percent for three of the pre- From the earliest planning stages, Mr. Speaking of workers, I had expected the about them? mention by the many other unsafe and phd., of the Atlantic Health System, schools and the others will be re- Israel, the director of the library, and Mr. Boy Scouts and parents of my Troop, A Flag Lot is basically a plot of land in unsightly obstructions that one often sees spoke about the development of the audited in June. Gildea, Westfield’s town administrator, Troop 72 at the Presbyterian Church, to the shape of a flag. The “pole” of the flag in driveways – such as motor homes, North Jersey Health Collaborative, The health department is sponsor- were encouraging and helpful, as were help out: that’s what Scouts do, but the is a very long narrow driveway poten- boats, dumpsters, storage containers, trac- www.njhealthmatters.org/, of which ing health screenings with Overlook Mr. Stokes, the chair, and the entire li- turnout and their zeal for work turned tially bordering several adjacent proper- tors, commercial trucks, lawn mowing the Westfield Regional Health De- Medical Center at the Overlook brary board. When I appeared before the what I had anticipated being five days of ties. The “flag” is the parcel on which the equipment, firewood, etc. And of course, partment is a member. The Collabo- Downtown Center, 357 Springfield town council, Mayor Skibitsky and the work into a little over three. Finally, and houses are built. safety vehicles are not the only vehicles rative has developed data resources Avenue in Summit. Bone density entire council were supportive, and by no means the least, nearly 40 individu- Scotch Plains has a zoning ordinance that must negotiate a long and narrow throughout the entire process, no one had als contributed money to pay for the prohibiting flag lots – but the Zoning flag lot driveway. Garbage, recycling, which will assist Westfield to better screenings will be on Monday, June anything other than constructive com- benches, the Belgium blocks, and other Board of Adjustment and the Planning delivery, moving, service, and postal plan and focus our programs for 22 and July 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ments. It was refreshing to see our politi- materials needed. The Friends of the Board can grant a variance on the ordi- vehicles will also create many distur- health promotion and disease pre- and cholesterol, blood pressure and cal process at its best! Westfield Library were particularly help- nance if they believe the community is bances. vention. diabetes screenings are every Mon- Next came the fundraising and pur- ful, providing funds for an entire bench. not concerned about the negative impact Flag Lots have a negative impact on Cats and dogs must be licensed and day. There is a $10 charge for bone chasing. I knew in what high regard the A special “thank you” to my parents, my a proposed flag lot will have on the the environment due to the loss of trees, protected by vaccinations against ra- density and cholesterol screening community holds our library and its dedi- grandparents and my brother and sister neighborhood. foliage and soil, altered drainage pat- bies, which is present in Union each and the other screenings are cated staff, but I must admit that I was not for all of their help and support. What are the problems with flag lots? terns, and violated buffer zones. The 2007 County. You can obtain the license free. For more information and to prepared for the outpouring of public Since the ingress to the flag lot property Scotch Plains Master Plan Reexamina- Elijah Wagner is a private driveway, as opposed to a tion Report is admirably dedicated to application through the Town Clerk’s register, please contact the Overlook support for a project benefiting the li- Westfield brary. Williams Nursery donated virtu- “conforming” public road, it is not sub- sustaining our beautiful “suburban for- office, which can be reached at (908) Community Health Department at 1- ject to town regulations addressing safety, est,” in addition to the “preservation of 789-4030. If you care for your cat or 800-247-9580. environment, utility service, and neigh- neighborhood quality.” Flag lots are an dog, take care of this soon, since the Information about all of the health Propriety Seems To Be A borhood aesthetics. Of utmost concern is insult to this objective. health department will aggressively department’s activities is available fire safety, which would be compromised The elected officials, appointees, vol- enforce these licensing requirements. on its website, www.westfieldnj.gov/ Disappearing Act Nowadays by local modifications to Section 503 of unteers and employees of Scotch Plains Increasing numbers of environ- health. The complete minutes of the the New Jersey State Fire Code; which earnestly endeavor to maintain and en- mental complaints concern rats and June 1 meeting will be posted after Former President William J. Clinton tary of the Treasury Tim Geithner com- precisely spells out the many require- hance the special quality of life in our other rodents. Although this is ex- review and approval at our Monday, stated to NBC News, “I gotta pay our mands $200,000 per speech and former ments for a safe street. A conforming town. However, the Planning Board can bills… I spend a couple of hours a day Chairperson of the Federal Reserve Ben street must have a minimum width to only make its decision based on the evi- pected during the summer, we can August 3 meeting, which starts at just doing the research. People like to Bernanke between $200,000 and accommodate fire trucks, as well as an- dence and testimony presented by con- lessen it. Please make sure that your 5:30 p.m. in the municipal building. hear me speak.” This from a man whose $400,000! cillary safety vehicles including ambu- cerned residents. The best way to be in trash is in a covered hard can or The public is invited to attend. net worth is estimated by 24/7 Wall Former President George W. Bush lances, and police cars. Additionally, the the loop is to visit scotchplainsnj.gov and receptacle impervious to animals. Lawrence D. Budnick, MD, MPH Street at $55,000,000 and was paid and former Secretary of State street can have clearly designated fire register for e-mail notices regarding up- Also, please do not feed stray ani- President $104,000,000 for 542 speeches since Condoleezza Rice, $150,000. Former lanes and “no parking signs” to ensure coming Planning Board meetings. The mals, since the food will promote Westfield Board of Health leaving The Oval Office, including Secretary of the Treasury Larry Sum- unfettered access at all times. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times at rodent activity in your neighborhood. $750,000 for a speech to telecom giant mers, $135,000. Former Vice-President In contrast, a flag lot driveway is nar- goleader.com is also an source of infor- The new Greater Westfield Mental Bramnick on Supreme Ericsson in Hong Kong in 2011! Al Gore and former Alaska Governor row and difficult to locate by passing mation. Scotch Plains is a beautiful town Health Coalition is a town-wide col- Mrs. Clinton told Diane Sawyer, “We Sarah Palin, $100,000. Former Vice- emergency vehicles. And because the – let’s all work to keep it that way! driveway is private – the homeowners laborative effort. It is developing re- Court Pension Ruling came out of the White House not only President Richard Cheney, $75,000. John Zarelli sources to improve community men- WESTFIELD – Assembly Repub- dead broke, but in debt.” How sad! Former Presidential candidate Mitt can park their cars in any configuration. Scotch Plains The Bureau of Labor Statistics re- Romney, $68,000. Former House tal health services and better meet the lican Leader Jon Bramnick issued ported that the average private nonfarm Speaker Newt Gingrich, $60,000. Architect Should Be Ashamed of mental health needs for our residents. the following statement after the state payroll wage in April 2015 was $24.87 Former Secretaries of State Colin Powell For more information, please contact Supreme Court ruled the government seasonably adjusted and the median and Madeline Albright, $50,000. Laura Scanlon, RN, the public health is not required to make additional weekly income of 107,200,000 full-time The New York Post reported former How He Conducted Himself nursing supervisor, at (908) 789- contributions to the public employee wage and salary workers in the first Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Last night, I attended my first [board matters worse, the architect continued to 4070, extension 4074, or pension system: quarter of 2015 was $808 not season- Greenspan was paid $250,000 for a of adjustment] meeting in Westfield. Me, verbally assault not only our elderly neigh- [email protected]. “The Supreme Court decision was ably adjusted! speech in Abu Dhabi in March 2006 and along with several neighbors, attended to bor, but followed us out into the parking In May, 42 retail food establish- one of common sense. The Legisla- Were Mr. Clinton’s high speaking fees was paid $250,000 by Lehman Brothers voice our objections to a neighbors’ ap- lot and continued his assault on the rest of ments were inspected or reviewed for ture and the governor can now begin paid because people just loved hearing to meet 15 important clients! plication for a variance to build an addi- us, to the point that now one of the pre-operational approval, including to work on reforms to save the pen- him or because his wife was the United Media Matters reported former New tion on their home. The application was applicants was also yelling at us. denied, and we left the meeting cham- I am saddened to think that this is how those for Spring Fling and the Farm- sion system. We must recognize the States Secretary of State then? York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani received ers’ Market. All were satisfactory Mrs. Clinton reported to federal elec- speaking fees of $11,000,000 in 2006 bers. Having never previously attended a “professional” architect treated people need to fix our system as stated in the tion officials on May 15, 2015 that and $8,000,000 in 2002! one of these meetings, I was pleasantly because he “lost.” To scream at and be- except one, which received its third findings of the bipartisan blue ribbon since January 2014 she received Nor do present high-ranking govern- surprised by the civility and respect of rate people because they don’t agree with conditional satisfactory and will be panel.” $11,700,000 for 51 speeches, includ- ment officials do badly either! those who spoke to the planning board you is unconscionable. We wouldn’t tol- the subject of a board hearing on ing $335,000 for a speech to Consider Senator Robert Menendez members as well as the members of the erate this behavior from the losing team August 1. The department also in- Qualcomm, Inc. in San Diego on Octo- whom the federal indictment alleges board themselves. on a soccer field in this town, so why are spected four public pools, three of ber 14, 2014; $325,000 for a speech to was feted with a luxury resort in the Well, that all quickly changed once we you behaving this way, as an adult?! which were satisfactory and one is Cisco in Las Vegas on August 28, 2014 Dominican Republic, international and were out of the meeting room and in the I and my neighbors, followed the rules pending water quality results. and $325,000 to eBay, Inc. for a speech domestic private jet flights, three nights hallway leading out of the building. One and spoke in a civil manner during the of my neighbors, a senior citizen, was meeting. We followed the law. “Mr. Ar- Eight pre-school, three public on March 11, 2015 in Las Vegas. The at a five-star Paris hotel at $4,934, greens school and one parochial school im- couple grossed $25,300,000 for 104 fees at a West Palm Beach private golf verbally attacked by the Westfield archi- chitect” you should be ashamed of your- tect representing the neighbor whose vari- self and how you conducted yourself. munization audits were completed in speeches. club, and a meal at $356.90 at a West May. All 467 public and 109 paro- The New York Times reports that their Palm Beach steak house after a round ance was just denied! He just kept bad- Marie Guarnuccio speaking fees since 2001 total of golf. gering her, telling her she had no right to Westfield chial school children were properly say what she said. I guess when you don’t $125,000,0000! 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PUBLICATION Carol Lombardo to Retire Mountainside Library Offers As Dir. of Garwood Library Summer Reading, Activities GARWOOD — Carol Lombardo senior library assistant at the Van MOUNTAINSIDE — The will meet at 1 p.m. and seventh and will retire as director of the Garwood Buren Branch Library in Newark, Mountainside Public Library has eighth graders will meet at 3 p.m. Public Library, effective July 1, 2015. and was a senior receiving depart- announced its calendar of summer In addition to story times, crafts Having served as director since being ment clerk at the main branch of the activities. and book discussion groups, the appointed in October of 1998, Mrs. Newark Public Library. She received The library’s summer reading library has scheduled three family- Lombardo has brought the Garwood her Master of Library Science degree program this year will feature the friendly presentations. Library through many changes. from Rutgers University in 1997. theme “Every Hero Has a Story” “Raptor Trust: Owl Program” will When she began her tenure as Once settled in the new building and the selection of books will fo- take place Wednesday, June 17, director, following the retirement of in 2005, Mrs. Lombardo and her cus on what it means to be a hero. from 2 to 3 p.m., for children in Madeline Ayres, the library was staff established a web presence for Through their annual summer read- second grade and up. housed in the basement of the the Garwood Library, including a ing programs, libraries seek to help “Caryn Lin Presents: Sounds of Franklin School, located near the Facebook page and Wi-Fi; devel- youngsters maintain and perhaps Silence” will be offered on Tuesday, corner of Walnut Street. The library oped new programs and expanded improve their reading ability dur- June 23, 11 to 11:45 a.m., for young- was small, only 1,980 square feet, library services to the community, ing the summer months. sters in kindergarten to eighth grade. yet served both the general public including home delivery to the eld- Story Times will be held on six “Rick Mikula: The Butterfly Guy,” and the school students since 1933. erly and disabled. Under her leader- Tuesdays, June 30 through August for all ages, will be featured on Thurs- When it was determined that ship, library circulation has more 4. They will include Cuddle Story day, June 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. Franklin School was to be torn down, than doubled and the number of Time (infants to 23 months), 10:30 Adults also are welcome to at- Mrs. Lombardo and her staff had to cardholders has increased dramati- to 11 a.m., and Preschool Stories tend these three events, with or with- put most of the books in storage cally. The library provides online and Crafts, for children 3, 4 and 5 out children. Registration is re- while still maintaining library ser- catalog services, interlibrary loans years old, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. quired and starts on Monday, June vices. The library moved into a small and electronic resources that give On six Thursdays, July 2 to Au- 15. Space is limited. For details, building in JFK Plaza, keeping only Garwood Library cardholders ac- gust 6, Toddler Story Time, for 2- interested persons are asked to con- the bare necessities to maintain a cess to a variety of information any year-olds, will be held from 10:30 tact Elizabeth Perrin by e-mail at collection for the public, while keep- time of the day or night. A GOLDEN ACHIEVEMENT...Alison Jaruzelski, a junior at Westfield High to 11 a.m., while Stories and Crafts, [email protected] ing a small basement room in the Maryanne Duffy has been ap- School, recently earned her Girl Scout Gold Award. Her project consisted of for those who will enter kindergar- or at the library at (908) 233-0115. school available for the books for pointed as the new library director gathering all the furnishings for and setting up the first apartment in Union ten to second grade in the fall, will Summer Reading officially be- the school population. Once the new by the Garwood Library Board of County for Roots & Wings, an organization that provides housing for teens aging take place from 2 to 2:45 p.m. gins on Monday, June 22, and is school annex was built, the library Trustees. She has served as library out of the foster care system. Summer Book Discussion groups sponsored by the Friends of the staff moved all the books into the assistant for 10 years at the Garwood will meet on Wednesdays in July. Mountainside Public Library. The new larger quarters located at the Library. Third and fourth graders will meet library is located at 1 Constitution back of the school complex on the Mrs. Lombardo will remain ac- Alison Jaruzelski Earns Gold at 10:30 a.m.; fifth and sixth graders Plaza, Mountainside. corner of Walnut Street and Third tive in the library community. She Avenue, almost doubling the size of also plans to travel and play golf, With Roots & Wings Project the library. one of her most recent passions. Westfield Library to Present Under Mrs. Lombardo’s supervi- “I’m retiring from my career – not WESTFIELD — Alison that was attended by 50 people. sion, the Garwood Library has grown from life. I plan to be active in the Jaruzelski, a junior at Westfield Alison also was charged with ‘Health Benefits of Herbs’ exponentially in size and services. It library and the community. I will, High School, received her Girl finding furniture for the two-bed- has developed an extensive DVD however, miss the day-to-day inter- Scout Gold Award at the Girl room apartment, including beds, WESTFIELD — The Westfield LLC, in Cranford. collection, a large collection of au- action with the wonderful library Scouts Heart of New Jersey rec- desks, dressers, bookcases, lamps, Memorial Library, located at 550 East This program is free and open to dio-books, a growing number of visitors and my great staff who over ognition ceremony on May 3. The a kitchen table and chairs. She so- Broad Street, will present “The Health Westfield Memorial Library and large-print selections, a substantial the years have become my friends,” highest honor in Girl Scouts, the licited donations of gently used Benefits of Herbs” next Thursday, MURAL cardholders. MURAL young adult collection, and an e- she remarked. “Libraries have al- Gold Award requires a minimum furniture through online registries June 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lorraine cardholders belong to libraries that book collection. The library also ways been part of my life and I don’t of 80 hours of researching, plan- and social media. Additionally, she M. Harwelik, a Registered Yoga are part of the Middlesex Union maintains a regular schedule of book see that changing anytime soon.” ning and executing a project that wrote letters seeking donations of Teacher, dual-certified clinical herb- Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. clubs, story time for toddlers, an an- The Garwood Library Board of fulfills a community or national items that had to be in new condi- alist and a licensed New Jersey edu- Persons looking to find out if their nual Summer Reading Club, once-a- Trustees will honor Mrs. Lombardo need. tion, including mattresses and car- cator, will present the program. library participates are advised to week movies and a variety of monthly at a farewell reception, open to the Alison completed her Gold peting. Ron Shovlin of Shovlin “Many of the herbs and spices visit the Westfield Memorial Li- events and programs for all ages. public, to be held on Saturday, June Award project with Roots & Wings, Mattress Factory in Fanwood and that our parents and ancestors used brary website, wmlnj.org, and click Before coming to the Garwood 27, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the a non-profit organization that pro- Ben Slack of Major Mills in Clark in meal preparation did more than on the “About Us” tab. To register Library, Mrs. Lombardo was the li- library. The Garwood Public Library vides housing and transitional sup- were especially generous in con- just make the foods taste better. for the program, visit wmlnj.org brary coordinator at St. Anne’s Paro- is located at the corner of Third port to teens aging out of the foster tributing these key items. They actually helped people to be- and click on the Online Calendar, chial School in Garwood for five Avenue and Walnut Street, behind care system. Roots & Wings pro- After all the donations were gath- come and stay healthy,” said Ms. or call (908) 789-4090, option 0. years. Before that, she worked as a the Lincoln School complex. vides safe housing and counseling ered, the apartment was set up in Harwelik. “Which herbs and spices Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 to these teens, enabling them to less than one week from the time do you stock that can help you and p.m., Monday through Thursday; complete their schooling and find the keys were received until the your family? In this talk you will and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and F-SP Service League Shop employment on their way to self- first resident moved in. Alison was learn about many interesting and Saturday. The library is closed on sufficiency. responsible for coordinating all the healthful uses for familiar herbs Sundays during the summer. For her project, Alison was re- volunteers to help move, unpack and spices.” For more information on library Offers Summer Event Items sponsible for collecting donations and assemble the furnishings. The For more than a quarter century, programs and services, call (908) for and setting up the first apart- first two clients moved into the Ms. Harwelik has been helping 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign SCOTCH PLAINS — With the donated $1.1 million to local causes. ment leased by Roots & Wings in newly completed apartment last people of all ages get well and stay up for the monthly e-newsletter, “Li- start of summer less than two weeks Anyone interested in learning more Union County. She hosted an apart- November. well using natural diets, herbs and brary Loop,” or stop by the library away, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains about the League or membership is ment-warming shower for kitchen As the final piece of her project, exercise. She is the founder of for a copy of its award-winning, Service League Thrift Shop is ready invited to call (908) 322-5420, visit and bath accessories, bed linens and Alison compiled an apartment Natural Therapeutics for Health, quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” for celebrations and seasonal ac- the League’s website at school supplies last fall at the First manual, including furnishing tivities. The thrift shop has gifts scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com Congregational Church of Westfield checklists, solicitation letters, pho- appropriate for graduations and or speak to any volunteers at the tographs and a contact list of re- Rich Skorupski Named Among U.S.’s Father’s Day, plus outfits for wed- shop. Interested persons also are in- sources. The manual is now used dings and other special events, in- vited to check out the organization’s Reservations Available by Roots & Wings as the template Top 10 Insurance Producers For 2014 cluding wedding dresses. Gifts for Facebook page at “Fanwood-Scotch For Cranford West for setting up future apartments. CRANFORD, N.J. – Richard & Hurley is a leader in insuring the bridal couple also are available. Plains Service League” and give the CRANFORD — The Cranford “In spite of all the work, it was Skorupski, senior vice- nonprofit organizations, from social Summer clothing is ready for League a “Like.” Recreation and Parks Department very gratifying for me to be able to president of the indepen- service agencies includ- sale. The thrift shop has comfort- Thrift shop hours of operation has announced that Cranford West help other teens in my own com- dent insurance agency ing ARCs, cerebral palsy, able clothing for work and play, are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs- will reopen Friday, July 3, through munity who have not had the ben- Meeker Sharkey & autistic, and mental including clothing children can day and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 Sunday, July 5, for the weekend. efits of a secure family life that so Hurley, was ranked as one health agencies to advo- wear for camp or other summer p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to There is a two-night minimum on many of us take for granted,” said of the top 10 insurance cacy, halfway houses and fun. All items sold are gently used 1 p.m. Donations are always wel- holiday weekends. Alison. producers in the nation YMCA/YWCA pro- or new. The shop is located at 1741 come during business hours. Free Cranford West is a rustic style “Everyone I contacted about this for 2014 by the insurance grams. Serving the com- East Second Street, Scotch Plains. parking is available on the street camp located in Hope, N.J. project was so enthusiastic and so publication Business In- munity since the 1860s, The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- and in the rear of the building; Cranford residents have the op- generous with their time and dona- surance America. Meeker Sharkey & vice League is an all-volunteer, non- visitors may enter the parking lot portunity to enjoy fishing, boat- tions. I am especially grateful to the According to Business Hurley at profit organization that has served via Willow Avenue. Individuals are ing, hiking, picnicking and the lo- members of Roots & Wings Union Insurance America, “The www.meekersharkey.com the local communities since 1974. advised to call (908) 322-5420 re- cal scenery and attractions the area County who devoted so much ef- ranking system is an ob- provides both personal Since its founding, the League has garding summer hours. has to offer. fort to help me move in and set up jective way of ranking the and commercial insur- Reservations will begin on Fri- the apartment over one very busy best-performing produc- Richard Skorupski ance coverage, employee day, June 19, at 9 a.m., for the weekend,” she continued. ers.” They were ranked benefits, and risk man- Fourth of July weekend. Alison, the daughter of Jennifer on total revenue in 2014, revenue agement services. Westfield Pediatric Reservations will continue for and Barry Jaruzelski, has been a growth, new policies written, new member of Girl Scout Troop No. Paid Bulletin Board other weekends in July through clients, and their total number of goleader.com/express Dental Group September, two weeks prior to the 40769 since kindergarten. Her clients. weekend requested. The Cranford mentor for the project was Wendy Mr. Skorupski provides insurance Community Center, located at 220 Masteller, a Roots & Wings board for many industries, but his main Thrift Shop Reveals Walnut Avenue, will accept reser- member and former science teacher focus is working with nonprofit orga- vations Monday through Thursday, at Westfield’s Roosevelt Interme- nizations. “Working with social ser- June-July Hours 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. diate School. For further informa- vice organizations, I appreciate the FANWOOD — The thrift shop at to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday (in June tion about Roots & Wings, contact work they do to support their specific the Fanwood Presbyterian Church only), 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cabin rootsandwingsnj.org. missions and the populations they will be open through June on Wednes- and tent sites are $25 per night. serve. Being an insurance agent al- days with the usual hours of 10 a.m. Residents must be at least 21 years See it all on the Web! lows me to help these organizations to 4 p.m. New hours of 10 a.m. to 2 old and show proof of residency. meet their goals by protecting their p.m. will be in effect on Wednesdays For further information, call www.goleader.com assets,” Mr. Skorupski said. in July, through July 22, when the (908) 709-7283, Option No. 2. “In an increasingly competitive shop will close for the summer. insurance marketplace, Meeker The thrift shop, run by volunteers, Sharkey & Hurley has always been is located at the rear of the church known for its comprehensive client complex on McDermott Place. Sum- service. Rich exemplifies our tradi- mer clothing, books and needlework tion of putting the needs of our kits are among the items available. clients first,” said Tom Sharkey, Jr., Donations will be welcome on president and chairman, Meeker Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sharkey & Hurley. For further information and direc- Mr. Skorupski has over 20 years’ tions, call the church office at (908) Dentistry for Infants, Children experience dedicated to insuring 889-8891 or e-mail nonprofits. His firm Meeker Sharkey Adolescents, and Special Needs [email protected]. • New Patients Welcome DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI • Laser Dentistry Criminal Defense Matters • In Office General Anesthesia State and Municipal Criminal Court Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. Board Certified Julie Jong, D.M.D. Board Certified Kelly Walk, D.D.S. Board Certified John Chang, D.D.S. Board Certified Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor 908-232-1231 Mention this ad for a complimentary conference 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield 340 North Avenue, Cranford, NJ www.kidsandsmiles.com (908) 272-0200 • www.dughihewit.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2015 Page 7 Bloomfield Mandolin Orch. Annual Ladies Night Out To Perform In Cranford Is Tonight In Fanwood CRANFORD — The Friends of Mandolin Society, under the di- FANWOOD – The Fourth An- and show our support!” the Cranford Public Library will rection of Elia Ciricillo; in the nual Fanwood Ladies Night Out “This is a great chance for the sponsor a performance by the 1960s, members of four different event will begin at 6 p.m. this ladies of our town and the sur- Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra on mandolin orchestras merged to evening, Thursday, June 11, at the rounding communities to enjoy Monday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. It form the Bloomfield Mandolin new Fanwood Crossing II build- themselves and visit our downtown will take place in the Cranford Orchestra. The orchestra is made ing, located at 246 South Avenue. merchants for special deals all Community Center, located at 220 up of volunteer musicians from It will be sponsored by the evening long,” said Fanwood Walnut Avenue. Admission to the northern and central New Jersey, Fanwood Business and Profes- Mayor Colleen Mahr. “I am really program is free and all are wel- including mandola player Peter sional Association (BPA). glad the Fanwood BPA has de- come. Longo, who has been a member of Women interested in a night of cided to make this an annual event.” Currently celebrating its 74th the orchestra since its founding. fun, food, savings and tricky tray Among the many participating season, the Bloomfield Mandolin For questions about the program winnings are asked to register at businesses are Mara’s Café, Nick’s Orchestra is the last remaining or- on June 22, call the Cranford Pub- fanwoodbusiness.com/ladies-night- Pizza, BeCraftful, Norman’s Hall- chestra of its kind in New Jersey. lic Library at (908) 709-7272 or e- out. The first 200 people to register mark, The Bath Connection, En- The origins of the orchestra go mail [email protected]. For a will receive a goody bag with cou- chantments, SKY Yoga, Ginger back to 1941, when a group of six full list of upcoming library pro- pons, special offers and giveaways. Sushi, Diva Nails, Crown Jewel- New Jersey musicians met in the grams and events, visit the library’s “For every $1 spent at our partici- ers, The Scarlett Marketing Group, backroom of a barbershop to dis- website at cranford.com/library and pating merchants, you will receive a Red Diamond Card, The Double cuss their dream of forming a man- click on the Events and Programs raffle ticket to enter into our tricky Dipper, The Rice Inn, The Fanwood dolin orchestra. In 1945 they tab. The Cranford Public Library is tray prizes. Ticket stations will be Store and Raritan Valley Gyrotonic. formed the Orange and Vicinities located at 224 Walnut Avenue. placed on each block for ladies to redeem their receipts for tickets,” said Garwood Yard Sale Fanwood BPA President Brian Walter. Westfield Police to Hold At 8:45 p.m. everyone is invited Is This Weekend to attend a complimentary cham- GARWOOD — The Borough of pagne reception at Fanwood Cross- Garwood will hold its 19th Annual Bicycle Auction Saturday MR. AND MRS. PAUL CHARLES KURLAK ing II on South Avenue, where the Town Wide Yard Sale this Saturday (She is the former Miss Kathryn Rebecca Abruzzo) WESTFIELD — Chief David cycles that have been in the posses- winners will be announced for the and Sunday, June 13 and 14, from 9 Wayman of the Westfield Police De- sion of the Westfield Police Depart- Tricky Tray Auction. a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. partment has announced that a bi- ment for at least six months with un- “Simply bring your tickets you re- In order to participate, residents must cycle auction will be held this Satur- determinable ownership. Bicycles will ceive for shopping, place them in front register in person at Garwood Bor- day, June 13, at the Westfield Memo- be available for inspection from 10 to Miss Kathryn R. Abruzzo of the basket you wish to win and keep ough Hall, located at 403 South Av- rial Pool Complex, located on North 10:30 a.m., with the auction starting your fingers crossed,” said Mindy enue, or they may call (908) 789-0710 Scotch Plains Avenue in Westfield. promptly at 10:30 a.m. Successful bid- Scarlett, Fanwood BPA secretary. “Ev- or e-mail [email protected]. A There will be approximately 40 bi- ders must pay cash at the time of sale. eryone has the chance to win one of list of participating households will be cycles up for auction. These are bi- All sales will be final. All items will be Marries Paul C. Kurlak many great gift baskets provided by available at Borough Hall during both sold in “as is” condition. Sergeant Miss Kathryn Rebecca Abruzzo The maids of honor were Anna the local merchants – let’s all come out days of the yard sale. Seniors Luncheon Jason McErlean of the Westfield Po- and Paul Charles Kurlak were mar- Morton, a childhood friend of the lice Department will conduct the sale. ried on Saturday, April 25, at The bride, and Kathryn Suttle, college On Tap June 18 The bicycle auction will be fol- Links at Gettysburg in Pennsylva- friend of the couple. The bride’s niece, MOUNTAINSIDE — The Senior lowed by a “Bike Rodeo” that will nia. The wedding was officiated by Emily Godden, was a junior brides- Citizen Club of Mountainside will test bicyclists’ skills and include safety Pastor Nathan Grossoehme, the maid. The groom’s brothers, John host a 50-Year Luncheon on Thurs- skills for new bicycle riders. New groom’s youth pastor from the Oak and Peter Kurlak, were the best men. day, June 18, from noon to 2 p.m. It bicycle helmets will be given to any Hill Alliance Church and a family The couple, who met as physics will take place at the Spanish Tavern, individuals in need of a new helmet. friend. A reception immediately fol- lab partners, both graduated from located at 1239 Route 22, lowed the evening ceremony. Virginia Tech with degrees in me- Mountainside. The menu will feature Pool/Fitness Center The bride, who is the daughter of chanical engineering in 2013 and soup of the day, sangria, a choice of Charles and Kerry Abruzzo, for- are employed as engineers at chicken, fish, beef or paella for the Has Memberships merly of Westfield, graduated from Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, entrée, and coffee or tea with a choice CRANFORD — The Cranford Pool Westfield High School in 2009. The Ariz. Following a honeymoon in of three desserts. Acoustic duo Jeff & and Fitness Center has announced that groom, originally from Cranberry Hawaii, the couple resides in Karen will provide entertainment with there are still openings available for its Township, near Pittsburgh, gradu- Scottsdale, Ariz. their acoustic guitar arrangements. 2015 Summer Membership. Regis- ated from Seneca Valley Senior The cost is $28 for members and tration for Cranford residents and non- High School in 2009. He is the son Kidz Klub Camp $30 for non-members. Checks should residents can be done online or in of Mary Kurlak of Austin, Tex. and be made payable to the Senior Citi- person at the Cranford Pool and Fit- the late Jeffrey Kurlak. To Launch June 22 zen Club of Mountainside. For fur- ness Center, located at 401 Centennial CRANFORD — The Cranford Pool ther information, call Eve Vitale at Avenue, Cranford. Registration to Begin and Fitness Center, located at 401 (908) 789-8568. Hours for in-person registration and Centennial Avenue, offers the Kidz picture identification are as follows: Sat. For Summer Rec. Klub, a weekly day camp for its mem- SHERIFF’S SALE Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; CRANFORD — The Cranford bers ages 5 through 10. Kidz Klub IT’S LADIES NIGHT!...Crown Jewelers staff shows women items at the third Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., annual Ladies Night Out in Fanwood. This year’s event will take place this evening, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15002487 Recreation and Parks Department emphasizes outdoor play and pool SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. reminds all Cranford residents that activities. Children also participate in Thursday, June 11, beginning at 6 p.m. at the new Fanwood Crossing II building CHANCERY DIVISION at 246 South Avenue. The festivities will include shopping, food and a tricky tray. UNION COUNTY Online registration allows individu- registration for summer programs arts and crafts and a weekly bus trip. DOCKET NO. F-012193-12 als to securely register their entire Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- will begin this Saturday, June 13. Tuition includes the trip, camp T- TION family at one time from the comfort of Registration will take place at the shirts, backpack, a protective VS. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Defendant: SHIRLEY S. LIPKE, PNC BANK their home or workplace 24 hours a Cranford Community Center, lo- swimshirt and snacks. Camp hours Sale Date: 07/01/2015 day, seven days a week. Individuals Writ of Execution: 04/02/2015 cated at 220 Walnut Avenue. are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Early drop-off “25 Years Experience” By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution may create their Community Pass ac- In-person and online registration at 7 a.m. and late pickup to 6:30 p.m. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- count now by accessing will occur simultaneously starting at are available for $5 per hour. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- register.communitypass.net/cranford. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 9 a.m. for all programs. Brochures This year, Kidz Klub will run for 10 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Those who have already created an were mailed to all Cranford residents weeks from June 22 to August 28. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at account with Community Pass/Rec- and also can be found online at Tuition for one to two weeks is $195 FAMILY LAW the conclusion of the sales. reation Department are able to use The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred cranford.com/rec (click on Informa- per week per child. For three to five Ninety-Seven Thousand One Hundred Forty- that login information. If unable to tion). For more information, call (908) weeks it is $185 per week, and for six Seven and 27/100*** $297,147.27. · Divorce · Domestic Violence MUNICIPALITY: Fanwood Borough remember one’s user name and pass- 709-7283, Option 2. These programs to 10 weeks it is $175 per week. Addi- COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. word, call registration at (908) 709- are for Cranford residents only. STREET & STREET NO: 29 North Avenue tional children are discounted 10 per- · Custody · Child Support TAX BLOCK AND LOT: 7260 for this information. Individu- cent. A 20-percent deposit is required BLOCK: 49, LOT: 8 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 162.43 feet x 45 feet. als are advised not to set up a new Kenilworth Seniors with the registration forms and a $75 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 229.6 feet from account as their identification will no Elm Avenue registration fee. The balance is due by (908) 232-8787 SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): longer be valid. Host Casino Trips the child’s first week of camp. Fanwood Boro holds a claim for taxes due and/or other municipal utilities such as water If an individual does not already KENILWORTH — The Registration packets are available and/or sewer in the amount of $2282.15 as of 04/ have an account, upon completing 06/2015. Kenilworth Seniors host a bus trip to in the Fitness Center at the Centen- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Six Thousand registration he or she will receive an e- Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino the nial Avenue complex, or online at · DWI · Criminal Defense Two Hundred Fifteen and 68/100*** $306,215.68 together with lawful interest and costs. mail containing his or her login infor- first Thursday of each month. The cranford.com/pool. Interested per- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- mation. Participants are encouraged · Business Representation · Civil Litigation tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and cost is $30 and the casino will reim- sons should click on “Forms,” then expenses, there remains any surplus money, the to keep this e-mail in a safe place so burse that amount upon arrival. on “KK.” Registration must be in Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, they can continue to enjoy the conve- The bus leaves from the 21st Street person. Hours are Monday through or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to nience of online registration. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature parking lot in Kenilworth at 9:30 Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For and extent of that person’s claim and asking for For additional information, visit a.m. and returns at 7:30 p.m. For additional hours or more informa- an order directing payment of the surplus money. 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale cranford.com/pool or contact the Pool further information, call Emily tion, call Sally at (908) 709-7260, will have information regarding the surplus, if Utility at (908) 709-7260. [email protected] richardjkaplow.com any. Grimaldi at (908) 272-6329. extension no. 2307. 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- tisement. Joseph Cryan Sheriff Goods & Services You Need Attorney: POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS 728 MARINE HWY PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 OLIVER A (856) 802-1000 JK’s Painting & 30 Years 4 T - 06/04, 06/11, 06/18 & 06/25/15 Fee: $165.24 Wall Covering PAVING Experience SHERIFF’S SALE Interior Painting SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15002495 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Wallpaper Removal CHANCERY DIVISION Handyman UNION COUNTY Wallpaper Installation DOCKET NO. F-048970-14 Plaintiff: NORTHFIELD BANK VS. Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair Defendant: MARTIN SCHMIEDE (INDIVIDU- Mr. Reliable ALLY), MARTIN SCHMIEDE (AS Call Joe Klingebiel ADMINISTARTOR/EXECUTER OF LIESELOTTE SCHMIEDE ESTATE UNDER 908-322-1956 TENANTS IN THE ENTIRETY), SCHMIEDE (908) 462.4755 TREE EXPERT COMPANY, INC AND THE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Howarth Paving STATE OF NEW JERSEY 908-753-7281 Sale Date: 07/01/2015 Writ of Execution: 04/13/2015 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Ninety- Five and 84/100*** $487,195.84. The property to be sold is located in the Town- ship of Scotch Plains in the County of Union, in Lawn Sprinklers the State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as 2295 South Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, Lot 16 in Block 8201 on the Scotch Plains, New (908) 276-1062 Jersey Tax Map. Nearest Cross Street: Hetfield Avenue. There are no prior Liens/Encumbrances. www.Hydro-TekLtd.com Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Ninety-Six Thou- sand Five Hundred Twelve and 34/100*** $496,512.34 together with lawful interest and costs. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2015 Page 9 Flag Day – United States Sports Section Adopted June 14, 1777 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-14 LIPSHITZ LED IN BATTING; MAXWELL & MARINO RBI Gearing Up for Summertime Sports: Sr. Strength Helped Raiders More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Tally 21-8 Record in Baseball

By DAVID B. CORBIN cial in so many ways. We had 12 One senior veteran, Zach Lipshitz, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times seniors who set an example day-in, worked his way into the leadoff spot Senior experience, several with day-out. Our team worked hard and and shifted from second base to short- three years of varsity experience, put had fun every day, at practice and at stop, and did wonders. Lipshitz, who this year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood games. We’ll never forget what these will play at Drew University next High School baseball team on the seniors did for us. I now have a tem- year, amassed 53 hits in 105 at-bats highway to a 21-8 record, which in- plate to work with for the rest of my for a .505 batting average (BA), bring- cluded key victories over top-ranked coaching career. These guys taught ing his varsity career total to 114 hits. teams. me a lot this year,” Raider Head Coach He also led the team this season with “This year’s senior class was spe- Joe Higgins said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE STOLEN BASE...American Division All-Star Robbie McIntyre steals second base as National Division All- Star shortstop Ryan Pettit puts on a tag in the Majors All-Star Game at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on June 6. American Division All-Stars Hold Off National All-Stars for WF Majors Crown The American Division All-Stars held at Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield scored once and had runners on sec- held off the National Division All- on June 6. In typical Westfield fash- ond and third with two outs before Stars, 7-6, for the Westfield Youth ion, the Nationals, trailing, 7-5, en- the American Division pitcher struck Baseball Majors 12U championship tering the bottom of the sixth inning, out the final batter. Cal Ripken Dist. 12 11U/12U Tournament Underway at Gumbert Fields The Cal Ripken District 12 Base- The tournament features 10 area Cranford, Springfield, Millburn, ball Tournament is presently under- teams, including three from Westfield Chatham, Warren and Summit. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times way at the three Gumbert Fields lo- – Westfield Blue, Westfield White DANGEROUS OFFENSIVELY...Raider Kevin Maxwell, left, had a .405 batting average with three home runs and led the In years to come, many of these team with 28 RBI, while stealing 11 bases this season. cated at the corner of Fourth Street and Westfield Black. Other teams in- same boys will be facing each other and Chestnut Street in Westfield. volved are: Scotch Plains-Fanwood, again at the varsity level.

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PUBLICATION thing lost, or a time to celebrate a Devil’s Den surreal run? Think about it. Fifty- eight years with at least one state champion team or individual. The All Things Must Pass: parents of most, if not all, current WHS athletes hadn’t been born in June 1956. In fact, grandma and Long Live the Streak! grandpa, the parents of the current parents, might not have even met yet. By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times To win on the state level for 58 straight years, mostly against the big The Pope called the Plainfield Cou- backs Brad Pederson and Kurt Stiefken try teams had the school’s longest- boys and girls in Group 4, is mind- rier-News on Friday night, Nov. 5, and fullback Eddie Morton – was in- ever win streak – 92 in a row from boggling. And it’s not like the Blue 1971. jured, and replaced by an all-junior 1994 to 2003. Devils didn’t come close this year. “Big B, what time you picking me backfield of quarterback John Brown, The boys swim team lost to Pingry So, oozing confidence, I wandered up tomorrow?” he said. halfbacks Davis and Fred Boss, and in 1962, ending a 59-meet win streak over to Mercer County Park last Tues- “You want to go to the Cranford- fullback Dave LiSooey. that had started in 1957. That was day for the quarterfinals of the state Berkeley Heights game?” I said. Westfield won 7-6 that day. immediately followed by a 45-meet Doubles Tournament. Jack Siegel and “That’s the game (sports editor) Montclair recovered a blocked punt win streak that lasted until the Ben Cymbala were WHS’s last hope. George (Govlick) has me covering.” for its touchdown, and the Devils Princeton freshmen beat them late in The seniors, both two-year captains, are one the best doubles teams in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Cranford? ’Clee Heights?” he said. won when, after Chris Vejnoska re- 1965. Much later a string of 42 con- ACTIVE IN THE MIDFIELD...Blue Devil midfielder Claire Cassie, No. 21, “When the Blue Devils are playing covered a fumble, Brown hit Neil secutive Union County swimming school history. They forced top- moves the ball downfield against Glen Ridge. Montclair? With the streak on the Chamberlin for a 31-yard touchdown championships ended in 1999. The seeded Livingston into a third-set line? C’mon, B.” and Pete Parken converted the PAT. team “recovered” and has won nine tiebreaker before losing. LIDDY, PAOLETTI LED IN SCORING After thinking it over for two sec- Montclair battled to the end, and of the 16 state championships this The streak was over. But it some- onds, maybe less, I relented. reached the 2-yard line in the final century. All told there have been 25 how came up in conversation with “Be ready at 11.” minutes before John Kerr stuffed a state team titles, including 10 straight Wayne Richardson, my 27th (and We moved to 712 Embree Crescent fourth-down run. from 1961-70. likely final) sports editor. Lady Blue Devils Finish in August 1959. And by 1971 WHS “The Streak,” as it was called lo- The girls swim team of 2013-14 “Fifty-eight years?” he said. “That’s sports had me hook, line and sinker. cally, lasted two more seasons. On went almost four full years without a crazy. That’s not even comprehen- My friends “grew up” to liking pro Nov. 3, 1973, before a crowd of just loss, winning 64 in a row and three sible.” sports. But for me it was all Blue under 10,000 at Woodman Field, state championships, before falling to But the beat will go on again. And Lacrosse Season, 10-10 Devils, all the time. There was always Montclair won 21-15. The Westfield Hunterdon Central in the sectional think about this: when it starts up next This year’s Westfield High School points with 46 goals and 28 assists. another championship to won, a win- fans cheered their warriors all the final. That was an unbeaten streak of school year, and when it lasts another girls lacrosse team faced a number of Senior attacker Sam Paoletti led the ning streak to be added to, or a “big- way to the buses. 69 in a row – but that’s just second best 58 in a row, it will be the school year highly ranked teams, won several team in goals with 49, while adding gest game” of the season, the year, Three seasons later the football in program history to the 74 in a row 2073-74 squeakers and lost several squeakers nine assists. Midfielder Julia Gretsky the decade, sometimes ever! team steamrolled 21 straight follow- that were won between 1984 and the IN THE GENES to finish with a 10-10 record. The notched 24 goals and four assists, and In 1971 football coach Gary ing a season-opening tie with Sum- 1990 state final loss to Camden Catho- Junior midfielder Katie Bourque was Lady Blue Devils also finished 3-2 in attacker Hallie Rosenburgh netted 20 Kehler’s juggernaut was in the middle mit, and wouldn’t lose again until lic. They’ve captured states 15 times. one of the standouts for the Ridgewood the Stars & Stripes South Division. goals and three assists. of what would be at the time a state- 1978. WHS has won 14 sectional The two swim teams have also com- girls lacrosse team that won the Group Some of the Blue Devils’ key wins Midfielder Lauren D’Amico put in record 48-game unbeaten streak. The titles and had more than 125 all-state bined for 136 individual and relay 4 title before losing to Summit in the came against Morristown, Kent Place, 15 goals and added seven assists, Nov. 6 game would hopefully be No. players in football. state titles. Tournament of Champions semifinals. Shore Regional, Immaculate Heart attacker Sophie Bass scored 10 goals 31, against powerful Montclair on its Stuff like that happens maybe once- The boys track team won 54 in a Katie is the daughter of WHS football- Academy, Glen Ridge, Mountain and Maria Nemeth notched 10 goals home turf – Woodman Field. in-a-lifetime at most schools. But it’s row in the 1970s. They’ve won 10 wrestling-lacrosse star Harry Bourque Lakes, Mendham and West Morris. and a pair of assists. Midfielder Gwyn Joe Sullivan (’70) – a.k.a. the Pope not so rare at WHS, which has earned team state championships and an- (’80) and his wife Amy, a soccer and Some of their burning defeats came Devin had six goals and three assists. – had played football at WHS through stories in the New York Herald Tri- other 100 individually or relays, track athlete at Ridgewood (’86). Katie at the sticks of Summit (9-8), Syd Paoletti scored six goals, while 10th grade. That’s when he got the bune and the New York Times. counting winter and spring track. is a three-sporter (soccer-basketball- Montclair (10-8), West Essex (7-6) Parker Yarusi and Katie McDonald sports writing bug; 33 years later he The boys tennis teams of 2007 and And the beat goes on. But “All lacrosse), while brother Ryan is a se- and Ridge (9-6) at the end of the each netted two goals and an assist, became sports editor of the vaunted ’08 put together a 61-match win Things Must Pass,” as ex-Beatle nior lacrosse player, and Tommy is in season. and Natalie Bond scored two goals. Boston Globe. But back then he was streak. The netters have worn the George Harrison said in the title of seventh grade. Harry earned five let- Sophomore midfielder Hannah Goalkeeper Mallory Weisse made “The Pope,” a college sophomore at state crown 18 times. his awesome 1970 triple album. ters in football and lacrosse at Liddy led the Blue Devils in total 212 saves. Saint Joseph’s in Philly, and a big The girls tennis team was 68-2 in a Westfield athletes and teams have Dartmouth, where Katie is likely Blue Devils fan home for the four-year stretch of the late 1970s, won more than 400 state titles, the headed. Montclair game. winning two of their 10 state titles. most of any Group 4 school and sec- Danny Harcourt, a senior at St. UC Viking Boys/Girls Win Westfield was 6-0 and had allowed The boys cross-country team rou- ond only to Group 1 Haddonfield. Peter’s Prep, finished fourth at the just one touchdown all year. But the tinely goes unbeaten for years at a But when the current sports year golf Tournament of Champions, Devils were big-time banged up after time. There have been streaks of 49, ended last week with no WHS state shooting a 72. The Fanwood native Three Events Each at MOC a 7-0 slugfest with Nutley a week 48 and 34, which are great but pale champion teams or individuals, it was was also fifth at the Non-Public A next to the current streak of 74 that the first time that had happened since North Sectional golf tournament, The Union Catholic High School 8:06.67. Raider Quincy Sanchez re- earlier, where the only score was a fourth-quarter punt return by Keith they’ll take into the 2015 season. the 1955-56 school year. shooting a 77. Danny, the son of Billy boys and girls track teams won three corded a time of 15:07 in his heat of They’ve won 15 state titles. What does one do at a time like Harcourt (’80), will be going to events each and had several individu- the 110-hurdles. Davis. The all-senior starting backfield – quarterback Alan Deombeleg, half- Thom Hornish’s girls cross-coun- this? Is it a time to weep over some- Gettysburg. He is the grandson of the als place in the top-8 at the Meet of Blue Devils Josh Capistrano, Jelani late Jim Harcourt, who was quite the Champions held at Frank Jost Field Pierre, Ishmael Glasco and Sid Dou- golfer in his day. in South Plainfield on June 3. glas recorded a time of 43.53 in the KERBY BECAME ALL-TIME RAIDER POINTS LEADER A NEW ADDITION(S) Viking Taylor McLaughlin easily 4x100. Summit’s Mitchell Booth fin- The swimming Smith family of captured first in the 400-hurdles, ished 12th in the 1,600 at 4:19.47. East Broad Street added another crossing at 51.93. Anthony Okolo Deshawne Bunion (Rahway) placed grandchild on April 21, when Mike (Union) finished fifth a 54.38 and sixth in the 400 at 48.77, while Vi- Raider Boys Found Scoring Smith (’02) became the father of Raymond Clarke (Roselle) finished king Anthony Dawson finished 17th Anabelle, a 7-pound, 13-ouncer. seventh at 54.89. McLaughlin, Perry at 49.97. Jaleel Simmons (Plainfield) She is the 11th grandchild for Jeff Christie, Anthony Dawson and Trae placed eighth in the high jump with a and Ginny, a.k.a. “Granny Smith,” Robinson finished first in the 4x400 clearance of 6-4 and Dante Waldron In Short Supply in Lacrosse from sons Jeff, Tim (’93) and Mike, with a time of 3:15.46. Viking Sean (Linden) took 11th at the same height. and daughters Jill (’95) and Brooke Brennan of Westfield took top honors For the girls, Viking sophomore (’99). And No. 12 is due June 17, in the discus with a toss of 183-7. Sydney McLaughlin crossed first in By ALEX LOWE Honorable Mention on the All-State As mentioned, the Raiders began Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times when Brooke delivers a sibling for Viking Brian Sagendorf placed the 400-hurdles with a time of 57.39, Team. Kerby leaves as the All-Time to play better lacrosse around the mid 14-month-old Gus. third in the javelin with a toss of 194- which happened to be an Age-Group It certainly cannot be said that the Career leader in points for Scotch point of the season. Over the final 10 performance of Scotch Plains- IN THE E-MAIL 3. Governor Livingston Highlander National Record. McLaughlin, Jor- Plains-Fanwood and will play la- games, they improved their scoring Faithful Reader Bill from Westfield James Ruggerrio had a toss of 165-7 dan Coverson, Alana Herran and Tia Fanwood High School boys’ lacrosse crosse next season for Widener. from 6.3 to 10 goals a game. They team was offensive this season. The noted Saturday night that the regional and Blue Devil Mitch Bryk had a toss Livingston won the 4x400 in 3:44.2. Another senior who will depart is won twice as many games in the and national LaxPower rankings rated of 158-3. Brennan placed 10th in the Viking Amari Onque-Shabazz fin- Raiders managed just 163 goals on Ryan Connors. The Raiders will have second half of the season (4) as they their way to a 6-14 overall record. the WHS boys lacrosse team No. 5 in shot put with a shove of 53-9. Christie ished first in the 800 at 2:10.03 and to figure out a way to replace his did in the first half (2). The Raiders New Jersey (out of 199 teams) and took fourth in the triple jump with a teammate Chandi Piiru took seventh That translated to just over eight goals team-leading 101 ground balls and scored perhaps their most impressive a game. Compare that to the 224 No. 29 in the country (out of 3,967 distance of 47-5. Blue Devil Theo at 2:13.95. 58 percent rate on face offs. Connors win in the second half of the season. teams). Brunson tied for 10th with numerous Haisha Bisiolu of Union won the points scored in 2014 and it becomes will play at Drew University next “The win against Voorhees was our clear where Scotch Plains needed to WHOOPS individuals, including Sebastian 100 in 12.04 and Summit’s Emma year. best effort of the season,” said Micelli. Last week we listed 21 Westfield Camacho (New Providence), in the Osborne finished seventh in 12.74. improve. It is hard to win when you “Those are big losses and Kevin “We were down by three heading into cannot find the back of the net. athletes who had played on an NCAA pole vault with a height of 13-0. Bisiolu also won the 200 in 24.3, Kerby will be a huge loss,” said the fourth quarter and we came from championship team or won an NCAA Summit Hilltopper Leland Jones Osborne took 12th at 25.64 and The Raiders’ scoring woes were Micelli. “But we will bring back a lot behind to win, 9-8. I think that was particularly pronounced during the title. We overlooked Jake Kaplan, a finished fourth in the 3,200 with a Summit’s Claudia Piron finished 14th of other players who will be solid, the game where we showed what freshman defender on the Tufts men’s time of 9:04.76, while Blue Devil at 25.66. Viking Livingston finished early portion of the season. Through particularly at midfield.” kind of a team we can be when we are their first 10 games the Raiders scored lacrosse team that won the Division 3 Matt Russo finished in 9:34.83. third in the 100-hurdles at 14.54. Scott Nizolak is one of those play- playing well.” title. Plainfield’s Alistar Aaron finished Vikings Cassandra Lamadieu, just 63 goals. Not coincidentally, they ers who will return next season for his There were eight games decided sixth in the 200 at 22.24, while Raider Piiru, Shabazz and Asia Johnson fin- started off the season 2-8. senior campaign. This year Nizolak by three goals or less during the sea- Reading is Good For You Kobe White finished 12th at 22.38. ished fourth in the 4x800 at 9:18.3, “About halfway through the year racked up 46 goals and five assists son. Scotch Plains-Fanwood posted a Aaron also placed sixth in the 100 while Blue Devils Noelle Blackford, we started playing much better as a while winning 50 ground balls. Joe 3-5 record in those close decisions. finals at 11.09. White placed fourth in Kelly Morrison, Julia Myers and team,” said Head Coach Nick Micelli. Griffith who scored 45 points (27 Overall, the Raiders were a pretty his heat at 11.09 and Raider Merlin Brooke Schaeffer finished ninth at “We made some changes, including goals, 18 assists) will also return for tough team to score on this year. Edmond finished his heat in 11.01. 9:28.83. Cranford Cougars Amanda moving Jack Gerrity to midfield and his senior year. David Walker, named Goaltenders Chris Duffy and Cole Vikings Nate Papachristos, Justin Bush, Bella DeSimone, Anna Fitch we started to get better production on Second Team All-Division this sea- Weber combined to allow 178 goals. Cadas, Greg Gibbs and Jakell and Kiera Hurley recorded a time of offense.” son (60 percent on face-offs, 98 Duffy a junior, recorded 155 saves. Henderson finished 10th in the 4x800 9:41.58 in the 4x800. Gerrity, a senior who will play next ground balls) will return as an expe- Weber, an inspirational senior leader, at 7:58.68, while Blue Devils Nick season for Susquehanna, finished the rienced junior next season. Together stopped 94 shots. Weber will go on to Antonelli, Coston O’Brien, Chris Probitas Verus Honos year with 31 points and racked up 13 with Nizolak and Griffith, the Raid- play for Union County College next Prasek and Will Chandler finished in assists, while collecting 59 ground ers figure to have their trio of leaders year. goleader.com/subscribe balls. for 2016. One player who had no trouble With freshmen like midfielder Coo- SARAH, HANNAH ROSS LED SCORING scoring for the Raiders was senior per Heisey and defenseman Harrison COLDWELL BANKER Kevin Kerby. His 72 points on 26 Parada having gained a year of start- & goals and a team-leading 46 assists ing experience under their belts, the E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE was good enough to earn him First Raiders figure to start off next year Lady Cougars Complete New Price!!! Open House This Sunday 1-4pm Team All-Division recognition and with a solid foundation in place. Lacrosse Season at 12-7 Luxury Rentals for Adults 55+ By DAVID B. CORBIN Coach Dragon said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Impressive contributions did come The Cranford High School (CHS) from teammates. Junior center girls lacrosse team stepped up an- midfielder Megan Power put in 43 other rung on the ladder of success by goals, while adding 15 assists, and finishing with a 12-7 record this sea- scooped 56 ground balls. Senior son, the best in CHS history. The midfielder Kristin Leu scored 42 goals Lady Cougars also finished second with 18 assists and had 34 ground with a 5-1 record in the Indepen- balls. Sophomore attacker Jeannie dence South Division, losing only to Padden notched 41 goals and 17 as- the New Providence Pioneers, who sists, while scooping 21 ground balls. finished 6-0. 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RINALDI LED IN BATTING, HITS, SB; BARMAKIAN RBI More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Baseball Blue Devils Struggle To Finish with 13-13 Record Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN Receiving the 16th seed, the Blue 19-for-57 with a .333 BA. He whacked Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devils had to face top-seeded six doubles and a home run, scored 12 Stars may not have been quite Bridgewater-Raritan in the first round times and had 11 RBI. Senior desig- aligned for this year’s Westfield High of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group nated hitter/second baseman Matt School baseball team that found it- 4 Tournament, but this time they tran- Catanzaro had a .288 BA with 19 hits, self on the short side of a number of quilized the Panthers, 5-2, before including a double, two triples and a very close scores, but regardless, the dropping a 5-1 decision to Edison in home run, scored 10 runs, added seven Blue Devils managed to finish with the quarterfinals. RBI and stole seven bases. an even 13-13 record, which included Junior shortstop Chris Rinaldi Senior centerfielder Colin Dursee what could be considered a major wielded the big bat to lead the Blue batted .242 with 15 hits, including upset in the sectional tournament. Devils with a .413 batting average two doubles, and had 11 runs scored, Nine of the Blue Devils’ losses (BA), hits with 31, walks with 13 and four RBI and two stolen bases. Senior came with mental collapses that re- stolen bases with nine. He tied Mike third baseman Dan DoCampo pro- sulted in big innings for the oppo- Friel in runs scored with 17 and tied duced 18 hits, six RBI and seven runs nents or missed opportunities, Three Alex Pansini in doubles with seven. scored, while swiping a pair of bases. came at the bats of the Cranford Cou- Rinaldi also added a triple, a home Senior first baseman Mike Tivenan gars, who won their first meeting, 7- run and eight RBI. finished with a .271 BA with 16 hits, 5, then scored three runs in the bot- Pansini, a pitcher or second including a double, 15 RBI and nine tom of the seventh to win, 3-2, but the baseman, was next in BA at .368, runs scored. He also swiped a pair of most important one came in a 4-2 loss going 25-for-68, with four triples, bases. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the quarterfinals of the Union ALL-STATE/ALL-AMERICA...Cranford senior Mark Christiano, No. 21, scored 57 goals and added 66 assists this season. seven doubles, 12 RBI and 15 runs Senior pitcher Jack Bunting spent Mark Christiano’s efforts also landed him on the overall All State/All-America Team. County Tournament. The Cougars scored. Pansini was second to Rinaldi 55 innings on the mound and finished went on to win the title. in stolen bases with eight. In his 32 with a 6-4 record, which included 31 The Blue Devils also dropped a 6-4 innings on the mound, Pansini re- strikeouts, five walks and two hit bat- MARK CHRISTIANO NAMED ALL-STATE/ALL-AMERICA decision to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood corded 25 strikeouts, while walking ters. Bunting’s biggest victory came Raiders early in the season but beat 10 and hitting three batters, and fin- in the 5-2 win over top-seeded them later, 13-7. Two close losses were ished with a 2-3 record. Bridgewater-Raritan in the first round to the Governor Livingston Highland- Friel, a senior, occupied right field of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group Cougars Clinched First Ever ers, who won their section, defeated and finished the season with a .300 4 Tournament. Buena in the Group 2 semifinals then BA with 21 hits, including four Senior Ben Herbster finished 2-6 won the championship with a 10-4 doubles and a triple, nine RBI and six in 39 innings and recorded 46 victory over Bernards. The Blue Dev- stolen bases. Junior leftfielder Chris strikeouts, 29 walks and 12 hit bat- Section Title in Boys Lacrosse ils also lost to Mendhan, 4-3, Barmakian had a .313 BA with 21 ters. Senior Sean Elliott, in 21.2 in- Bridgewater-Raritan, 7-6, midway hits, including four doubles, two nings, recorded a 2-1 record, while By DAVID B. CORBIN The Cougars also lost a competi- points (57 goals, 66 assists), while through the season and had South triples and a home run. He led the striking out 13, walking 12 and hit- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tive game to Westfield (the eventual scooping 47 ground balls. Luke Plainfield, the Group 3 champions, on team with 18 RBI, scored 12 runs and ting 10 batters. Reliever Rowan No other Cranford High School champion) in the Union County Tour- handled the face-offs and led the team the ropes before dropping a nine-in- swiped six bases. Oberman, in 11.1 innings, finished 2- boys lacrosse team accomplished nament semifinals and pushed Sum- with 50 ground balls but also slammed ning classic. Junior catcher Devin Anderson went 2 with five strikeouts and eight walks. what this year’s Cougars did. Win mit to the limit in the Group 2 finals, in 46 goals and added 23 assists. their first ever state section title with losing 8-7. With only one regular- “Without question, our most pow- a 9-4 victory over No. 18 Seneca in season loss, the Cougars won the erful play was supplied by Mark and the South Jersey, Group 2 champion- Bianchi East League. Luke. Each of them turned in brilliant ship game. The Cougars also set a According to Coach Reinoso, “[We senior campaigns and were two of the team single-season record in wins, had] a nice run in the counties before very best midfielders in the state. finishing 19-3, and also had the most bowing to an outstanding Westfield Luke’s play was both tenacious and shutouts in a season with three. squad, one of the best overall teams dominant, beginning at the face-off “To experience the unprecedented in the state, and without question, a where he was one of the best around,” success that we had this season has top two or three public school team in Coach Reinoso said. “Both he and been a wonderful experience for ev- the state.” Mark were tremendous on ball de- eryone involved in our program. It is Senior twins Mark and Luke fenders on the defensive side as well. our hope that the experience will be Christiano obviously knew each other You had to watch them play to see the such a positive one that it has far- very well and proved it on the field uncanny chemistry that they have reaching effects going forward for with dazzling displays. Mark had a playing with each other constantly on our future,” Cougar Head Coach Al variety of ways to find the net and led the field. The two of them could domi- Reinoso said. the team in total points with 123 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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By DAVID B. CORBIN eight walks. Junior Jen Shore rapped The Cougars’ pitching also im- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 11 hits, including a pair of doubles, proved very well as the season pro- Little may have been expected at scored 12 runs and added eight RBI. gressed and presented a fine 1-2 punch the beginning of the season from this She also walked five times and was on the mound. Senior starter Theresa year’s Cranford High School softball hit by pitches three times. Sopho- Wetherell, in 86.2 innings, finished team but the Lady Cougars showed more Jill Skalski had 14 hits with a with a 7-7 record and a 3.15 ERA. consistent improvement, stunned a double for a .264 BA, scored 14 runs She recorded 82 strikeouts and walked few highly thought of teams and ad- and had eight RBI. She walked six 47. Freshman Brenna Dolan would vanced to the Union County Tourna- times and was hit twice. relieve in the later innings and fin- ment (UCT) championship game Junior Candice Durant poked 11 ished with a 3-1 record and a 1.50 where they dropped a one-run, 4-3 hits, including two doubles, had eight ERA in 37.1 innings. She fanned 25 decision to the Governor Livingston RBI and scored four runs. Senior batters and walked 12. Highlanders. The Lady Cougars, who dropped an 8-7 decision to the Westfield Blue Devils early in the season, came back to defeat David B. Corbin (April 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Blue Devils, 4-3, in the VERY EFFECTIVE OFFENSIVELY...Raider senior Danielle Scheu, No. 14, finished with a .419 batting average, which quarterfinal round of the UCT. included one home run and 13 RBI. Scheu was also effective on the mound. They also defeated a strong Eliza- beth squad, 9-5, in Cranford and LOCKHART LEADS TEAM IN OFFENSIVE CATEGORIES stunned the AL Johnson Crusad- ers, considered the No. 1 team in Union County at the time. The Cougars finished with a 10-8-1 record. Raiders Made Huge Strides “I am very proud of the hard work the girls put in this season. From day one, these girls bonded and their camaraderie allowed In Softball, Finished 12-12 them to take their play to the next level. The girls improved on both By ALEX LOWE bats for the season. This occurred as with one home run and 13 RBI. She their physical and mental aspects Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times more and more teams began pitching will be attending TCNJ. First Baseman of the game,” Cougar first year The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High around or intentionally walking Erica Waltsak batted .256 with 13 RBI. Head Coach Heather Bormann School softball team finished 12-12 Lockhart. Consider also that Lockhart Waltsak is headed for Seton Hall. Valu- said. on the season. While the overall record remained patient at the plate, striking able reserve players Danielle Hurtado Junior catcher Morgan Ferretti David B. Corbin (April 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times may not wow anyone there are plenty out only twice on the season, while (Pitt) and Rachel Butler (Delaware) became the most dangerous Cou- TOUGH AS NAILS...Cougar junior catcher Morgan Ferretti was tough as nails behind of reasons to believe the program is amassing a whopping 1190 slugging also graduate this year. gar at the plate and finished with the plate and had the scrapes and bruises to prove it. looking at better days ahead in the not percentage. Sophomore Julia DiGiacomo batted a .382 batting average (BA), with too distant future. The Raiders al- “Kyra led the team in several of- .333 with one home run and seven RBI. 26 hits, including seven doubles and Vienna Stivala slashed 15 hits, in- “Theresa did an outstanding job on ready feature one of the finest offen- fensive categories,” said Hulnik. Another sophomore, Jess Waltsak, an- a triple. She also led the team with 14 cluding two doubles, for a .288 BA, the mound and will be missed in our sive players in the state and with a “Hits, RBIs, OBP, slugging and bases chored the pitching staff. Waltsak RBI and 20 runs scored. Once she scored eight runs and had six RBI. season to come. Brenna Dolan did a very young core of players gaining on balls. When teams walked her logged 97 and 1/3 innings in the circle, began flying around the bases, she Senior Bonnie Caldwell went 7-for- great job on the mound closing sev- valuable experience this season, with the bases loaded, not only is that while recording 89 strikeouts against had a “no-stopping” attitude. Behind 15 (.467 BA) with three doubles and eral games and I look forward to things should only get better. a sign of respect, it is a testament to 70 walks. She gave up 64 earned runs the plate, she was as tough as nails a triple, while adding eight RBI and having her around for the next three The Raiders finished 9-5 against her ability to be a game changer.” (4.6 ERA) and allowed opposing bat- and weathered several scrapes and two runs scored. Junior Rebecca Scott years,” Coach Bormann said. the competition in the UCC-Moun- The Raiders’ offense was not all ters a .248 batting average. bruises. had 10 hits for a .286 BA, scored With just one senior in the starting tain Division, which was good enough about Lockhart though. When the With a host of underclassmen set to “Morgan Ferretti did an outstand- eight times and had three RBI. batting order and Wetherell, in addition for second place behind Rahway (10- Raider bats got hot, they could really return next year, including O’Neill ing job both at and behind the plate Sophomore Tessa Ferentinos had to one reserve player graduating, next 2). The Raiders advanced to the sec- roast the opposing pitchers. The Raid- (.291 BA, 17 RBI), Angie DiGiacomo for Cranford softball, using her cap- nine hits, scored nine runs, stole three year the Lady Cougars will be fielding ond round of the Union County Tour- ers scored 10 or more runs in a game (10 RBI), Eryka Robinson (.297 BA, tain skills to lead by example,” com- bases and had five RBI. Freshman plenty of experienced players. nament before dropping a 3-1 deci- nine times this season, including 14 .914 fielding pct.) it is easy to see why mented Coach Bormann. Taylor Reitzel had a BA of .258 with “I am looking forward to have ten sion to Cranford, the eventual county against Union, 20 against Union the Raiders figure to be on an upward Junior Julia Palozzola turned in a 14 hits, including a pair of doubles, varsity players returning next season runner-up. They also qualified for the Catholic, 18 against St. Elizabeth and trajectory. .315 BA with 17 hits, including four scored eight runs and had seven RBI. and look to continue to be contenders state playoffs but were defeated by 22 against Roselle Catholic. “I’m excited about next year,” said doubles and a triple, scored 13 times Freshman Alex Pachkowski finished in both the county and state tourna- Bridgewater, 9-0, in the first round of Yet too often the Raider offense Hulnik. “We were young this year but and had nine RBI. She also drew with a single, two RBI and a run scored. ments,” Coach Bormann said. the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 followed these run scoring outbursts still had our best record in the confer- tournament. with disappointing performances in ence since it changed six years ago. “We were a very young team this their next game. After producing 18 There is a lot of potential in the group year,” said Head Coach Jess Hulnik. runs against St. Elizabeth, they man- we have coming back.” Sr. Strength Helped Raiders Tally 21-8 Record “We started as many as seven fresh- aged just four in a loss to Summit. men and sophomores. Despite being They followed a 14-run performance GL Highlanders Seize CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 young, I feel like the team performed in a win against Union Catholic with Group 2 Baseball Title 40 runs scored and 14 stolen bases, out only three times. proaches the game,” Coach Higgins very well this season. I was most just one run in a loss to Westfield. and added 11 doubles and nine RBI. “Kevin Maxwell finished as hot as noted. proud of the adjustments the girls After their 22 run explosion against The Governor Livingston High “His 53 hits are a record for us as anyone around. Kevin personifies Pitcher Christian Isolda finished made during the season and how hard Roselle Catholic they scored just 1 in School baseball team picked the right far back as we have records. He em- hustle and intensity in the way he with a 5-1 record and a 1.71 ERA in they worked.” their county loss to Cranford. time to present Head Coach Chris braced his move to the leadoff spot, plays,” Coach Higgins said. his 28.67 innings and recorded 28 It certainly helps when one of your “We just need another year of ex- Roof with his 300th career victory and no one could have been better. Matt Marino, who will play at the strikeouts, while walking seven and youngsters is a player like sopho- perience to gain a little more consis- with a 10-4 thumping of 22-7 Ber- He’s also the hardest-working base- University of Scranton, was another hitting three. At the plate, he had a more third baseman Kyra Lockhart. tency,” said Hulnik. nards to claim the Group 2 Champi- ball player I’ve been around,” Coach senior with clout, rapping eight .282 BA with four doubles, 15 runs Already recognized for her talent, The Raiders got strong performances onship at Toms River South on June Higgins said. doubles and three home runs and scored, six RBI and six stolen bases. Lockhart is set to attend Alabama from several seniors this year. Pitcher/ 6. Mike Falk, who finished with four Pitching ace Chris Gibbons fin- finishing with a .367 BA, 25 RBI and “Christian battled an arm injury all when she graduates down the road. Outfielder Danielle Scheu batted .419 RBI, provided most of the damage ished with a 6-3 record with a 2.29 21 runs scored. year, but was able to rack up some Despite being walked a team lead- with a two-run double in the first ERA in his 55 innings on the mound. “Matt worked tirelessly with Coach pretty impressive numbers on the ing 23 times, Lockhart still led the Millburn Millers Win inning and a solo homer in the third. He struck out 43 and walked 21. JR Luccarelli on some mechanical mound and was a productive hitter team in most offensive categories. Dan Belfer pitched 5 and a third Offensively, Gibbons, who will play improvements, and with my father and solid leftfielder. Christian is a Lockhart finished with an impressive Group 4 Baseball Title innings for the 28-6 Highlanders, The No. 14 26-6 Millburn High at NJIT, hit .384 with 27 runs scored, [Joe Higgins, Sr.] on his approach in model kid who we’ll miss dearly,” .641 batting average, had 41 hits, striking out seven, walking two and 18 RBI, nine stolen bases, seven his at-bats. He was consistently one Coach Higgins emphasized. blasted five of the Raiders’ seven home School baseball team defeated No. hitting a batter, before being relieved 19 Williamstown, 11-3, for the Group doubles, two triples and two home of the most dangerous hitters in the Third baseman Alex Eckert had a runs for the season and led the team by Nick Cocchia. Ryan Zucker rapped runs. county,” Coach Higgins said. .306 BA with two doubles, 10 RBI with 41 RBI. The next most prolific 4 Championship on June 6. Ryan an RBI double, while John Tedesco Adelman, Max Birner, Nick Minter, “Chris was an ace in every sense. JT Beirne proved to be very solid and eight runs scored. Pitcher Brendan run producer was freshman Jess O’ and Belfer each added an RBI single He beat every team in our tough divi- behind the plate with his catlike re- Kelly, in 53.67 innings, finished 4-1 Neill with 17 RBI. Rich Schiekofer and John Serruto in the four-run fourth inning. It was each had two hits for the Millers. sion once. He’s an overall exciting flexes and toughness. Beirne also had with a 2.35 ERA, while striking out Lockhart’s accomplishments are GL’s third State Group title. player to watch on the mound, in a .295 BA with two doubles, nine 24, walking seven and hitting nine. made all the more impressive when Millburn 031 402 1 11 Bernards 000 022 0 4 center, at the plate, and on the bases,” runs scored and eight RBI. “Brendan improved tremendously you consider that she only had 63 at Williamstown 001 001 1 3 Gov. Livingston 201 403 x 10 Coach Higgins pointed out. “JT returned from a wrestling in- to become a workhorse. He logged 53 Kevin Maxwell, who will play foot- jury nine games in to resume his innings and led us in appearances. He JAYNE BERNSTEIN Search ball at Middlebury, Vt., exercised the gritty leadership behind the plate. A beat Bridgewater-Raritan, who was for homes “Big Bang” theory at the plate, espe- catcher teammate of mine once told ninth in the state at the time. He’s an Sales Associate from your cially near the end of the season. With me that as a catcher, you want people unflappable competitor with NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2014 cell phone! his .405 BA, Maxwell banged 13 to know you’re back there. JT con- ‘wiffleball’ stuff,” Coach Higgins said. Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 Text “jbcb” doubles and three home runs, led the stantly receives praise from opposing Pitcher Garrett Zito, who was oc- Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 to “87778” team with 28 RBI, and added 27 runs coaches and even umpires in the way casionally used as a pinch runner, [email protected] and 11 stolen bases, while striking he blocks, handles pitchers, and ap- recorded a 1-1 record with a 3.84 ERA. The other seniors, Connor Danik, Jeremy Scialdoni and Tyler OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 14th • 1-4PM Geissel, also saw some time on the Cougars Clinched Lax Crown field. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 The Raiders also made good use of nate possession time, along with pace All-Conference. Attacker Mark some underclassmen. On the mound, and flow of a game.” Pawlick notched 29 goals, 11 assists Jack Defouw recorded a 5-2 record Luke and Mark received First Team and 22 ground balls. Attacker Nick and a 3.15 ERA in 40 innings and All-Conference and First-Team All- Colucci finished with 18 goals, 23 struck out 18, while walking 10 and Group 2 recognition and both were assists and 17 ground balls. Midfielder hitting six. Tyler O’Brien had a .264 selected to play in the Gill Gibbs New Mike Palumbo finished with six goals, BA with three doubles, 10 RBI and Jersey All-Stars Senior Showcase five assists and 19 ground balls. five runs scored. game . Mark’s play also landed him Coordinating very well with the “We lose a lot, but we also return on the overall All State/All-America offense that scored 266 goals as com- some key pieces. Jack Defouw was a Team, the first ever Cranford player pared to 192 goals last year, the strong starter, who will return to an- elected to such an honor. Cougar defense, including senior chor our pitching staff. We’ll also “Mark’s offensive production was goalkeeper Ryan Shupp, permitted look to Vin Conti and Timmy Geissel, record-breaking for us. He not only only 160 goals (Statistically one of who showed their promise. George ranked among the leaders of the state the best in the state). Defender Dan Leichtling returns to play centerfield in scoring all season, [sits 4th over- Fay, a four-year starter, also had 25 and bat in the middle of the lineup. all], but he also was the state’s lead- ground balls and junior Mike Tyler O’Brien has seen a great deal of ing scoring midfielder by a wide Kleiman had 22. action over the last two years, and margin, which really shows his abil- “Our defense was one of the stingi- will return to be a leader in his senior ity to distribute the ball in traffic,” est around. Fay was our most versa- year at third base and maybe even a Coach Reinoso noted. tile defensive player, playing both little second,” Coach Higgins said. Junior attack man Richie Hurley long stick midfield, and close de- Two sophomores, Peter Yarem and had a breakout season with 57 goals, fense. He was usually matched up Peter Warren, made a big impression. 2125 Gamble Road, Scotch Plains Offered at $650,000 17 assists and 33 ground balls. Hurley with the oppositions’ best offensive Yarem had 20 hits with a .313 BA, 18 This lovely Colonial is located on a cul-de-sac and backs to picturesque Shackamaxon Golf Course. Inside, this pristine received All-Conference Second- players, and did a great job against RBI and 13 runs scored. Warren bat- ted .321 with two doubles, a triple, 11 home features neutrally appointed rooms and gleaming hardwood floors so you can move in and enjoy! The first floor Team honors. them,” Coach Reinoso said. According to Coach Reinoso, “[He Fay was voted to the All-Confer- runs scored and eight RBI. 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50+ A DIVISION (June 4) and Ralph Genova in support of TEAM W L pitcher Harry Streep led Roselle. Tom Deegan Roofing 11 0 Ulichny, Don Miller and Art Issler Liberty Lighting 6 5 paced Liberty. Roselle American Legion 6 5 Contact Lens & Vision 6 5 Deegan 29, Linwood Inn 23 Deegan seized a 12-1 advantage 50+ B DIVISION TEAM W L but Linwood later took the lead then Linwood Inn 10 1 the Roofers nailed down nine in the Awnings Galore 6 4 sixth. Roofers Ricky McMahon and Top Line 5 6 Kevin Spellman (4 hits, HR each) and Cranford VFW 3 7 Nick Russo (4 hits) led the Waxtel Construction 2 9 Deeganators. Brian Schaefer (5-for- 50+ C DIVISION 5), Mike DiRienzo, Joe Sarica and TEAM W L STATE CHAMPIONS AGAIN...The Union County Mudturtles Rugby Club AJ Jersey 5 6 Joe Adase (4 hits each), Tony (Campy) Riverside Inn 4 7 Camporeale, Mac Kowaleski and TURNING THE CORNER...The Westfield Area Y Flyers hosted a Junior Driftwood Bar & Grill II 4 8 Glenn Anderson (3 hits each) and Stu Olympic Meet at Kehler Stadium on May 31. D&K Associates 3 8 Lukowiak (6 RBI) led Linwood’s 30- Mudturtles Win 4th Straight Contact 12, Liberty Lighting 7 hit barrage. Kerry Gelb (HR, triple), Ed Quinn Top Line 15, Awnings Galore 4 Westfield Area Y Flyers Host N.J. State Rugby Crown (2 hits, HR, 5 RBI) and Joe Lynch Shortstop Osiris Hernandez (sev- (stellar third base, 3-for-3) led the eral stellar plays), Don Montefusco Local Jr. Olympics at Kehler The Union County Mudturtles fol- in the half, Mike Hogan was sent off Lensmen night. Tom Ulichny, Den- and Dave Lloyd (3 hits each) and lowed up their National Tier II Tour- on a penalty. The first half ended with nis Vuono and Rob Stratton led LLG Rory Caldwell (3 RBI) led Top Line’s The Westfield Area Y Flyers Track Events competed at the meet in- nament Championship of a few weeks Costa making goal line tackle and offensively. 21-hit attack. Angelo Melillo and Neil Club hosted the local NJ USATF Jun- cluded 100m dash, 200m dash, 400m ago by winning the New Jersey State Dabulas booting a gorgeous 50 yarder D&K 16, Riverside Inn 15 Granstrand (2 RBI) each went 3-for- ior Olympics Meet at Kehler Sta- dash, 800m dash, 1500m run, 3000m Championship on June 8. The to get Union out of trouble. Joe Hrubash, Rich Polonitza, Tom 3 for Awnings. dium in Westfield on May 31. More run, 4x100m Relay, 4x400 relay, long Mudturtles defeated Morris County, The second half started slowly un- Wolansky, Jim Massarelli and Mike Riverside Inn 24, Linda’s II 11 than 250 athletes from eight track jump, turbo javelin and shot-put. The 36-10, at the Caven Point Athletic til Wright had another 60-yard run Garcia (3 hits each) led Riverside but Dennis Baker’s fine pitching, Paul teams competed. Teams that com- Flyers Track Club had 14 first place Center in Jersey City. for a try that included some Barry Dan D’Arcy’s RBI single won it. Newton (HR, 2 triples) and third peted included: Hunterdon Lions, finishes and set 12 team records. Senior Nick Costa started the scor- Sanders-like moves. Dabulas made Top Line 20, Cranford VFW 10 baseman Dennis Maluchnik (flaw- Thrower Nation, Passaic Indians, FLYERS FINISHING FIRST: Rogue Runners, Berkeley Heights Girls Under 8: Brianne Carey – 100, ing early in the first half by blasting the conversion to bring the score to Led by Bob D’Meo (3-run HR), less defense) led Riverside. Olivia Castucci – 200, Emma Muir – his way into the try zone. He took a 24-5. The score remained the same Greg Hartnett (4 hits) and Ron Kulik, Top Line 21, Waxtel 6 Wolfpack, Reverend Brown, Morris Turbo Javelin and Long Jump pass from Kevin Trotter after Trotter for 10 minutes as Dabulas, Costa, Lou Collins, Whitey McCormack, Joe Don Montefusco (4 hits), Greg County Track Club and the Flyers Girls 9-10: Alexandra Bonn – 100, 200 Viso and Miguel Cabrera (3 hits each) Hartnett, Rory Caldwell and Joe Viso Track Club. and Long Jump had a nice open field 40-yard run. Collum, Zach Koch, Mike Hogan, Girls 11-12: Katherine Hamilton – 800, Play went back and forth for the next Tom Morley and the Mudturtle squad led Top Line. Vic Trindade and Dave (3 hits each) and Osiris Hernandez Grace Endy – Long Jump 10 minutes until Brendan made things very difficult for Morris. Drechsel (3-for-3), Nick Pace (3-for- (mammoth HR) led the victors who Scotch Plains Men’s Boys U8: Brody Linenberg – Long Jump Cunningham escaped down the right Ben Kelly then scored for Union on a 4, 2 doubles, triple, 2 RBI) and Billy had 25 hits. For Waxtel, Ken Zeidner Boys 9-10: Justin Koizumi – Shot Put, Hinkle (2 runs triple) led the VFW. and Keith Johnson each had 2 hits. Softball Standings: Damian Scouloukas – Long Jump sideline for a 30-yard run and as he fake pitch keeper down the middle to Boys 11-12: Braden Stryker – Javelin was tackled, made a nifty pass to make score 31-10. Deegan 11, Roselle Am. Leg. 3 Linda’s Driftwood II 10, D&K 3 MONDAY NIGHT (June 2): Strong pitching ruled for 4 innings. Orlando Lopez’s pitching and TEAM W L T Boys 13-14: Chris Salkowski – Shot Put Nick Ballas, who went in for the try. Wright finished up scoring with Auto Land 4 0 0 The Westfield Area Y Flyers Track Morris answered with a try to make his third try of the match by running John Garced (3-for-3), Scott Mugele shortstop Roy Melvin (grand defense) Five Guys 2 1 0 (HR, single), Gary Pence’s pitching, sparked Linda’s come from behind Club is a USATF certified club that the score, 10-5. Jatece Wright coun- down a long Trotter kick that stayed Vicki’s Diner 1 2 0 serves over 700 athletes throughout tered by using his blazing speed to in bounds. Wright stole the ball away shortstop Nick Russo’s two straight victory. Darby Road 1 2 0 diving stops and errorless defense led Liberty Lighting 6, Contact 2 Red Diamond 1 2 0 the year. The Flyers next compete at run around and through all 15 Morris from a Morris player and scooted Modern Trucking 1 3 0 NJ USATF Association Junior Olym- players down the left sideline for a into try zone. Fred Gladis, Jack Deegan. Bill Buteau and Jim Pitcher Dennis Vuono (4 hitter) and McCullough sparked Roselle’s offense. Tom Ulichny, Rob Stratton and Walt WEDNESDAY NIGHT: pics Meet at Thomas Edison Park in 60-yard try. Michael Dabulas con- Dabulas, Khalil Burns, Joe Sichel, TEAM W L T Edison, NJ on June 20. For inquiries verted the kick to put Union up, 17-5. Pat Hak, Terece Johnson, Mike AJ Jersey 26, Linda’s II 25 Patrylo (bases clearing double) paced Stage House 2 0 0 Trailing 21-10 after 5 innings, AJ LLG. Anthony Miccio and Kerry Gelb about the Flyers programs, call Paul The game became very physical and Sullivan and Hendrix Vernot all also Netherwood 2 0 0 Garwood at (908) 233-2700 or visit the Mudturtles had a 10 minute goal made significant contributions for the later plated nine in the bottom of the (2 hits each) and Joe DeRosa (incred- Diva’s 0 1 0 seventh to win. David Rizzo (3 RBI ible catch in leftfield) led the Lensmen. Chico’s 0 1 0 the Flyers website at stand with Brendan Collum and Matt Mudturtles making Union the New Trinity 0 2 0 www.YFlyersTrackClub.com. Zimmerman both making tackles all Jersey State Champions for the fourth bases loaded double) and Mike Riverside Inn 13, AJ Jersey 6 over the field. With five minutes to go consecutive year. Rosenberg (winning blast over the Tom Wolansky (4 RBI), Paul New- right center fielder’s head) led AJ in ton (3 RBI), glowing outfield defense the seventh. Chuck Serafin, Dave and Mike Garcia’s sound pitching led St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Union County Senior 60+ Ciarrocca, Jeff Hoffman, David Rizzo Riverside. Ken Shea and Greg Hobson and Ken Shea (3 hits each, combined (3 hits each) and Mike Rosenberg (2 Softball League Standings: 15 RBI) also led AJ. hits, 2 RBI) led AJ. Softball League Standings: Linwood Inn 11, Awnings 7 Linwood 10, Cranford VFW 6 STANDINGS: 4. In what looked like a runaway early, (As of June 4:) Creative scored the next seven runs in Mike DiRienzo (2 triples), Brian Linwood scored 6 in the sixth. Mike St. George went up 7-1 in the fourth 60+ A DIVISION (June 4) TEAM W L Pct inning. However, making things inter- the game before AG2’s two-run rally Schaefer and Jack Helfrich (3 hits DiRienzo (3-for-3, HR, triple), St. Maximillian 4 0 1.000 TEAM W L esting, in the bottom of the seventh, St. Awnings Galore II 9 1 in the bottom of the seventh inning apiece) led the Barmen. Randy Campy Camporeale and Ron Martins St. Anthony 3 2 .667 Kilkenny House 5 2 Tarnofsky (3 hits) led Awnings. (2 hits each) and strong throws from St. Francis 2 2 .500 Vincent brought the tying run to the ended the thriller. Rich Traub, Bobby St. George 2 2 .500 Creative Industries I 4 4 Lorincz and Bobby Rahnenfuhrer Waxtel 14, Cranford VFW 8 outfielders cutting down three run- plate but was unable to get the timely Robin’s Nest 4 5 St. Nicholas 2 2 .500 hit needed and came up short. each had two hits for the winners, Waxtel scored 7 runs in the second ners led Linwood. Dan Ravetier (3- St. Joseph 2 2 .500 60+ B DIVISION while the eight runs were scored by inning, then plated 5 more in the fifth. for-3, triple) and Nick Pace, Pete St. John Paul II 1 3 .250 Jeff Friedlander drove in three runs TEAM W L Ken Zeidner (4-for-4, 3 run HR), Jose Katula and Ken Murray (all 2-for-3, St. Vincent 1 4 .200 to lead St. George to the victory. The Office 5 3 eight different players. Creative Industries Too 5 3 Cortes (great pitching, 3 RBI, 4 hits) RBI) led Cranford. For information about all games Other contributors for the Georgies DeBellis Associates 2 7 PUBLIC NOTICE and Mike Ramirez and Keith McDede Deegan 8, Roselle Am. Leg. 5 and the league, please visit were Robert Renzulli and Rich Reich, Avengers 0 9 (3 hits each) led Waxtel. Frank Marty Bernstein (4-for-4), and Don stbartssoftball.com who each drove in a run with sac TOWN OF WESTFIELD flies. For St. Vincent, Pete Costello Awnings II 10, The Office 6 PLANNING BOARD Verducci (3-for-3), Nick Pace (3-for- Fischer and Ricky McMahon (3 hits HIGHLIGHTED GAMES: 4, 3 RBI) led the VFW. each) led Deegan. Harry Streep’s was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run Awnings led 5-3 then added five in NOTICE OF DECISION St. George 7 St. Vincent 4 the fourth. The Office scored three in Roselle Am. Leg. 14, Liberty 4 pitching and offensive support by Bill scored, and Rick Wustefeld also con- On June 1, 2015, the Planning Board of In a tightly contested game at the top of the sixth to get back into the Bill Daniel (4-for-4), Dennis Buteau, Pat Mooney and Bill Dugan Brookside Park, St. George managed tributed 2 RBI in the losing effort. the Town of Westfield adopted a Resolu- St. Maximilian 16 St. Joseph 5 game, but a rainstorm brought the tion granting Minor Subdivision and Vari- Valvano, Jeff Baier, Gene Antonucci led Roselle. to outlast St. Vincent and prevailed 7- game to a sudden conclusion. ance approvals to the Applicant/Owner, In a Friday night affair at Farley Bill Early led the Office with three 1020 Ripley, LLC, for the property located Elizabeth Resolutes 1870’s Rules Base Ball Club PUBLIC NOTICE Park, St. Joseph jumped out to an at 1020 Ripley Avenue, Block 4815, Lot 6 early 4-0 lead on St. Maximilian, but hits, including a solo home run, and on the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield. Seeks Vintage Base Ball Recruits for 2016 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Charlie Wischusen had two hits, in- The approvals will permit the Applicant to BOARD OF EDUCATION Max responded with a nine run on- cluding a double, good for three RBI. subdivide the property into two new lots The Elizabeth Resolutes Base Ball beth Resolutes, and will play base NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS slaught in the first three innings and Bobby Lorincz (2 R, RBI), Rich and construct a new single-family home on Club, which plays by the rules of ball by the rules of 1870, before there four more runs in the fifth to cruise to each lot. A copy of the Resolution is on file Notice is hereby given that sealed bids a 16-5 victory. Polonitza (R, 3 RBI) and Ray Meigs and available for public inspection in the 1870, is recruiting members for a were gloves, helmets, or paychecks. will be received by the Scotch Plains- (RBI) each went 3-for-3 for AG2. office of the Town Engineer, 959 North new 1870 rules base ball club, the Relearn the game you love the way it Fanwood Board of Education (hereinafter A two-run home run by Walt Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey, dur- referred to as the “Board”) in accordance Patrylo, an RBI single by David Awnings II 8, Creative 7 Central Base Ball Club of Plainfield, was meant to be played, using the uni- with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5 at the Board Danny Mendoza’s 3 run HR capped ing that Office’s normal business hours. NJ. The Central Base Ball Club will forms, equipment, and field conditions Eckert, and a two-run home run by HEHL & HEHL, P.C, offices located at Evergreen Avenue and Ed Villaverde during the first inning a four-run first inning for Awnings, Attorneys for the Applicant be a recreation of an historically fac- of 1870. Learn 19th century base ball Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey who led 6-0 after two innings, but 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $19.38 tual base ball club, as are the Eliza- rules and enjoy competitive matches all 07076, from interested vendors (herein and a fielder’s choice and an RBI referred to as the “Vendor”) for Athletic single by Harry Semple in the second season long. Home games will take Reconditioning in accordance with the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE place at Rahway River Park in Rahway inning supplied the early offense for Bid Requests prepared by the Board. St Maximilian. Hitting stars for St. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 60 days of bid opening, except that the statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. beginning in April 2016. If you think A copy of the Bid Requests may be UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY bids of any bidders who consent thereto 52:2524.2) and the State requirement for you have what it takes to be a vintage inspected and picked up at the Board Joseph were Gus Alvarez, 2-for-2 submis-sion of the names and addresses NOTICE TO BIDDERS may, at the request of the Owner, be held base ball player then call coach Paul offices between the hours of 8:30AM and with 2 RBI, and Rich Pitonzo and for consideration for such longer period as of certain subcontractors (N.J.S.A. 4:00PM, except Saturdays, Sundays and Chris Johnston with an RBI each. NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids may be agreed. A copy of N.J.S.A. 40A:11- 40A:1116). Salomone at (908) 337-9882 or e-mail holidays. Further information may be ob- will be received by the Township of Scotch 23 is included in the Section entitled “Local The Contract Documents (Drawings and [email protected] to arrange a tained by calling Ms. Deborah S. Saridaki, PUBLIC NOTICE Plains (here-inafter called the “Owner”) Public Contract Law” of this specification. Specifications) may be reviewed at the tryout. School Business Administrator/Board Sec- for: office of the Township Engineer located at retary at (908) 232-6161 ext. 4013. Bid BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The Owner will evaluate bids and any PLANNING BOARD STORM SEWER award will be made to the lowest, respon- 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New PUBLIC NOTICE Requests may also be e-mailed to inter- OUTFALL PIPE REPAIR sive, respon-sible bidder in accordance Jersey 07076 between the hours of 8:30 ested providers upon request. Notice is hearby given that the PLAN- am and 4:00 PM. The Contract Docu- TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD All vendors submitting bids must use Sealed bids for the above named Con- with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1. A copy of N.J.S.A NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF ments (Drawings and Specifications) may tract, which comprises the repair and re- 40A:11-6.1 is included in Section entitled ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT and complete all forms in the manner des- FANWOOD, after public hearing on April be obtained by prospective bidders upon a ignated and include all information required placement of stormwater headwalls in Local Public Contract of this specification. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 22, 2015 rejected the request for a -1.5 foot non-refundable payment of $50.00 for each in the Bid Requests. The Board assumes Scotch Plains, New Jersey, will be re- The Owner reserves the right to reject any fence setback, granting instead a variance set of full-sized drawings and specifica- ceived at the Township Council Cham- or all bids and to waive minor informalities PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Mon- no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- for a zero-foot side yard setback accom- tions available at the office of the Township day, June 22, 2015, at 8:15 p.m. in the rected in delivery. No bid may be with- bers, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, or irregularities in bids received. modate a driveway. The Board granted Engineer. Contract Documents will be avail- Cranford Township Municipal Building, drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after New Jersey 07076 on June 25, 2015, at The qualification and reclassification of variance for a 140 square foot pergola as able beginning June 16, 2015. Questions 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, at which time bidders will be subject to the statutory Room 107, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, the date set for the opening thereof. accessory structure. The Board granted regarding the bid must be made to Joe New Jersey, a PUBLIC HEARING will be Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c. 57, all bids they will be publicly unsealed and the provisions contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:11- variance for 40.15% impervious coverage Bachi via e-mail: held by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of must be accompanied by a New Jersey contents publicly announced. 25 to 32 (“Local Public Contract Law”). A with the caveat that impervious coverage [email protected]. All ques- The work includes the furnishing of all copy of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-25 to 32 is in- the Township of Cranford for Preliminary Business Registration Certificate (BRC) in excess of the 35% shall be mitigated tions must be received on or before June and Final Site Plan, Use Variance and issued by the New Jersey Department of labor, materials and equipment necessary cluded in the Section entitled “Local Public with impervious removal or a balance of 19, 2015 at 12:00 pm. The cutoff date for Bulk Variance Approvals and Design Waiv- Treasury, Division of Revenue. All ven- to complete the work as shown on the Contract Law” of this specification. storm water retention efforts as approved pre-bid substitution requests shall be June Drawings and as described in the Specifi- All bid security except the security of the ers (Section 136-32D(1): educational ser- dors are required to comply with the re- by the Borough Engineer. The property in 19, 2015 at 12:00 pm. vice/training use not permitted in C-2 Zone; quirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127, “Law cations. The work consists of the removal three apparent lowest respon-sible bid- question is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Gerard If the Contract is awarded, no refunds 136-30 Sch. 1: lot coverage – 75% maxi- Against Discrimination” and the Affirma- of existing headwalls and the installation ders shall be returned, unless otherwise Antonellis, Jr, at 112 Vinton Circle, will be given. If for any reason the Contract of new storm sewer headwalls, miscella- requested by the bidder, within ten (10) mum, 77% proposed; 136-31D(4): gen- tive Action statutes and regulations, Fanwood, being Block 82 and Lot 17. is not awarded, refunds will be made to erators permitted in side and rear yards N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. neous work and restoration. The work is days after the open-ing of the bids, Sun- Documents pertaining to this application bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:1124(b) only, proposed generator in front yard; 17:27-1.1 et seq. located at eight (8) locations within the days and holidays excepted, and the bids are available for public inspection at Bor- when the Con-tract Docu-ments are re- township of Scotch Plains and includes: of the bidders whose bid security is re- 136-23.6: parking aisle width – 24 feet Bids must be submitted to the Scotch ough Hall during normal business hours. turned in reasonable condition within 90 required, 22 feet provided; 136-30 Sch. 1: Plains-Fanwood Board of Education no site work and general construction. The turned shall be considered withdrawn. Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Antonellis, Jr. days of notice that the Contract has not building setback from GSP – 10 feet re- later than 11:00AM on Thursday, June 23, work shall be completed within 90 calen- Each bidder must submit with his bid a 112 Vinton Circle been awarded. dar days of the Contractor’s receipt of signed certificate stating that he owns, quired, 9.78 feet existing nonconforming 2015. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:531 et seq., bid- condition; 136-30 Sch. 1: front yard set- 1. Submit three (3) copies of the com- written Notice to Proceed. leases or controls all the necessary equip- 1 T - 6/11/15, The Times Fee: $23.97 ders are required to comply with the re- back – 20 feet required, 9.78 feet existing pleted bid package, one (1) with original No bid will be received unless in writing ment required to accomplish the work quirements of P.L. 1975 c. 127, NJAC 17:27. PUBLIC NOTICE on the forms furnished, and unless accom- shown and described in the Contract Docu- nonconforming condition) and such other signatures and two (2) copies in an enve- Each Bidder must submit with his bid an variances, relief and/or waivers that may lope addressed to: panied by bid security in the form of a bid ments. Should the bidder not be the actual BOROUGH OF GARWOOD “Ownership Disclosure Statement” and be required upon an analysis of the plans Office of the Business Administrator bond, cashier’s check, or a certified check owner or leasee of such equipment, his PLANNING BOARD “Non-Collusion Affidavit” on the forms in- made payable to the Township of Scotch certificate shall state the source from which and testimony at the PUBLIC HEARING Board Secretary cluded in the Contract Documents. on the Application submitted by the Appli- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Notice is hereby given that an applica- Plains in an amount equal to 10% of the the equipment will be obtained and, in Bidders and their subcontractors of any cant/Owner, Community Access Unlim- Board of Education tion for development to be located in a G- amount of the total bid, but not exceeding addition, shall be accompanied by a signed tier must comply with all applicable provi- $20,000. certificate from the owner or person in ited, Inc., for the property located at 70 Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street B zone on the premises known as Block sions of the Public Works Contractor Reg- Myrtle Street, Cranford, New Jersey, Block Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 No. 111, Lot No. 10 & 18, with an address The bid shall be accompanied by a Cer- control of the equip-ment definitely grant- istration Act, P.L. 1999, c. 238 (N.J.S.A. 634, Lot 4.01 on the Tax Map of the Town- ATTENTION: Ms. Deborah S. Saridaki, of 325 Second Avenue, Garwood, New tificate of Surety on the form included in the ing to the bidder the control of the equip- 34:11-56.48) and the New Jersey Prevail- Contract Docu-ments, from a surety com- ment required during such time as may be ship of Cranford. The property is located in Business Administrator Jersey has been submitted by Father Ri- ing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25). the C-2 Zone and the Applicant is propos- Board Secretary chard Villanova. pany licensed to do business in the State necessary for the completion of that por- Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.57 (N.J.S.A. ing to utilize the existing building for ad- 2. Plainly identify on the outside of the The development involves and addition of New Jersey, which shall represent that tion of the Contract for which it is neces- 52:32-44) effective September 1, 2004, all the surety company will provide the Con- sary. The bidder shall comply with the ministrative offices and educational/train- sealed envelope “Reconditioning BID June to the existing Church of St. Anne and business organizations that conduct busi- ing services for individuals with develop- 2015.” realignment of parking spaces and curbs. tractor with the required bonds in the sums documentation requirements set forth in ness with a New Jersey government mental and physical disabilities. Modifica- 3. A Bid Bond or Certified Check for ten The Planning Board will conduct a public required in the Contract Documents and in the Article of the Information for Bidders, agency are required to be registered with a form satisfactory to the Owner’s Attorney entitled, “Bidder Submissions”. tions to the site include parking percent (10%) of the bid amount must hearing on this matter on June 24, 2015 at the State of New Jersey. Bidders and their reconfiguration, installation of generator, accompany the Bid, but not in excess of 7:30 pm, in Council Chambers 403 South and in compliance with the requirements The successful bidder will be required to subcontractors must submit proof that at canopy, signage and lighting. $20,000. Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. Any per- of law. submit bonds and proof of insurance on or the time of the Bid they are registered with Bidders must use the prepared bid form before execution of their respective Con- When the case is called you may appear All bids will be opened and read publicly son or persons affected by this application the New Jersey Department of Treasury, either in person or by agent or attorney and at that time by the School Business Admin- will have an opportunity to present any which is contained in the Contract Docu- tracts as explained in the Contract Docu- Division of Revenue by submitting a copy present any objections which you may istrator/Board Secretary, or her designee. objections you may have to the proposed ments. Each individual proposal must be ments. of their Business Registration Certificate separately enclosed in a sealed envelope Bidders are required to comply with all have to the granting of this Application. The Board reserves the right to reject development. The Board, does, however prior to Contract award. The Board does, however, have the right any or all bids and waive any informality in have the right to exclude repetitious testi- addressed to the Township Clerk, 430 relevant Federal and State Statutes, Rules It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders to exclude repetitious testimony. All docu- the process if it is in the best interest of the mony. Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey and Regulations including but not limited to summarize some of the more important 07076 marked on the outside with the to the applicable provisions of Title VI of ments relating to this Application are on file Board. No proposal may be deemed ac- All documents relating to this application provisions of the Contract Documents. and available for PUBLIC INSPECTION in cepted until the adoption of a formal reso- may be inspected by the public Monday number of the contract(s) and name of the the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended Prospective bidders are cautioned not to the Planning/Zoning Office located at 8 lution by the Board. through Friday between the hours of 9:00 project being bid on. (42 USC 2000d2000D4A), the discrimina- rely solely on this sum-mary, but to read No bids will be received after the time tion and affirma-tive action provisions of Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- By order of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood am until 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm until 4:00 the Contract Documents in their entirety. sey, during that Office’s normal business Board of Education in the County of Union, pm in the Planning/Zoning Office, 403 and date specified, and no bids will be N.J.S.A. 10:21 through 10:24, the New By Order of the Township of Scotch hours. New Jersey. South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. received by mail. Bids shall be received by Jersey Law against Discrimination, Plains courier service (date and time recorded) or N.J.S.A. 10:51, et seq., the rules and regu- Joseph Paparo, Esq. Deborah S. Saridaki Father Richard Villanova Bozena Lacina, HEHL & HEHL, PC Business Administrator 325 Second Avenue shall be hand delivered. The Owner shall lations promulgated pursuant thereto, the Township Clerk Attorneys for the Applicant Board Secretary Garwood, New Jersey 07027 award the Contract or reject all bids within State require-ment for bidders to supply 1 T - 6/11/15, The Times Fee: $166.26 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $48.96 1 T - 6/11/15, The Times Fee: $68.34 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $27.54 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2015 Page 15 Raymond J. Lawrence, 92, Had Been U.S. Marine, Westfield Police Officer – Obituaries – CLASSIFIEDS Raymond J. Lawrence, 92, passed served as a U.S. Marine during World Marilyn E. Bornemann, LPN, Devoted away on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at War II in the 4th Division, stationed on To Family, Active In DAR, Eastern Star Fanwood Crossing Affordable Rental Units Brookdale Citrus in Iwo Jima, Saipan and The Borough of Fanwood hereby announces that 4 Lecanto, Fla. Ray is sur- Tinian. He was a patrol- Marilyn E. Bornemann died on tion and the Eastern Star. vived by his daughter, man with the Westfield Po- Monday, June 1, 2015, in Janesville, She also had the remarkable ability affordable housing units will be available for rent in Denise Banghart of Savan- lice Department from 1950 Wis. after a long illness. She was born to identify nearly any gadget or curi- the Fanwood Crossing II. The housing is under nah, Ga., and three grand- to 1973. Marilyn Elizabeth Ellenberger on Feb- ous implement in an antique or thrift development by Elite Properties and is available for sons, PJ, Kevin and Tim A member of the ruary 18, 1928 in Westfield, N.J., the store. She could find a treasure wher- Felice of New Jersey; broth- Westfield Model Railroad daughter of Frederick A. Ellenberger ever she went. She was a pirate. With moderate-income households. Fanwood Crossing II ers, Lucien of Whiting, N.J. Club and the Citrus and Edith Lillian a smile on her face, she is located at 246 South Avenue Fanwood NJ. and Robert of Garwood, County Model Railroad (Brunner) Ellenberger. put up with a lot over the N.J., and a sister, Edna, of Club, playing with trains As a child, she was years. She will be remem- The affordable units will be (1) bedroom units with Kentucky. He was preceded was a source of enjoy- the light of her parents’ bered as having the pa- a monthly rent of $791. Interested households will in death by his brother, ment for Ray. eyes, with a beautiful tience of a saint and a be required to submit a preliminary application by George, and sister, Marga- Raymond Lawrence Family and friends are laugh and big, bouncy heart of gold. She was so ret. invited to Snuffy’s Pantagis curls. She had a remark- very loved and will be 07/27/15 for eligibility determination and lottery Ray was born in Taunton, Mass. to Renaissance, 250 Park Avenue, Scotch able memory and could missed. Marilyn, please participation. Once qualified and selected for a unit Lucien and Augustine (Code) and Plains, N.J., at noon on Sunday, June recall many stories of watch over us. the owner will perform a credit check and criminal moved to New Jersey, living in 14, 2015, to celebrate Ray’s life and her early years and of Marilyn is survived by history check prior to being approved for a unit. Garwood and Westfield, relocating to share memories. her parents. Her father, her daughter, Linda Long Dunnellon, Fla. in 1979. He proudly June 11, 2015 Frederick, was an ex- (Al Jaques) of Astoria, The maximum household incomes permitted for traordinary carpenter Ore., her son, Fred these units are: Bradley Coustan, 47, Was Family Man, and her mother, a very Bornemann (Kari) of Port caring mother and wife. St. Lucie, Fla., her son, * $50,744 for a one person household Although we all have Marilyn E. Bornemann George Bornemann Executive, Hosted Benefit Golf Events sad moments in our (Kathryn) of Livingston, * $57,933 for a two person household Bradley Coustan, 47, of Westfield (Arlene), and their children, Rabbi lives, Marilyn’s absolute saddest was Mont., and her son, Edward died on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Andrea London (Danny), Charles when her father died. She was a Bornemann (Laura) of Janesville, All successful applicants will be required to demonstrate home. Coustan (Hillary) and Elizabeth young child when he passed and she Wis. Her grandchildren are Kristal the ability to pay a security deposit (one and one half Born in Skokie, Ill., Mr. Coustan Coustan; mother, Natalie Bender mourned his loss her entire life. Lewis (Kurt), Erik (Jennifer), Joseph, months rent) and first month’s rent and agree to maintain lived in Glencoe, Ill., Rockville, (Isaac), and their son, Craig Bender She attended elementary school and Samuel, Augustus and Sonia, and her the units as the family’s primary residence. Md. and then New York City before (Lauren); mother- and father-in-law, began high school in Westfield, N.J. great-grandchildren are Kurt, Judah, moving to Westfield eight years ago. Allan and Eileen Fink, and their When her mother remarried Walter Jonathan, Daniel, Tristan, Peyton and Applications are available at the Union County He was a senior vice-president at other daughters, Pamela Friedman Baird, the family moved to Franklin, Claire. She also is survived by her Administration Building, Fanwood Borough Hall, Steadfast Companies, which is (Robert) and Carolyn Reisman (Dr. N.H., where she graduated high school. sisters, Judy Webster (David) and based in Irvine, Calif. Jeffrey). After, Marilyn returned to Westfield Libby Coolidge, and her beloved best the Fanwood Public Library, the Morris County Public Mr. Coustan was a board member Funeral services were held on and lived with her grandmother friend for life, Millie Weaver. Library and the Essex County Hall of Records. and member of the finance com- Tuesday, June 9, at the Bernheim- Ellenberger and attended the Eastern She was preceded in death by her Applications can also be requested by calling mittee of the JCC of Central New Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral School for Physician’s Aides in New parents, her husband, Richard, and Jersey in Scotch Plains and enjoyed Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Road, York City. her brothers, Robert and Walter. Development Directions LLC 732-382-8100. coaching his children’s baseball, Livingston, with interment in B’nai In 1949 she was invited to a party Marilyn’s Life Celebration will be Visit www.njhousing.gov or call 1-877-428-8844 basketball and soccer teams. Abraham Memorial Park. at Pine Lake Park in Toms River. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, from 9:30 to Mr. Coustan hosted an annual golf In lieu of flowers or food, contri- There she met Richard Bornemann, 11:30 a.m., at Gray Funeral Direc- for more affordable housing opportunities. tournament to raise funds for mul- butions may be made to the Mul- the man she would spend the next 60 tors, 318 East Broad Street, Westfield, Although any income eligible households tiple myeloma research. tiple Myeloma Research Founda- years with. They were married on N.J. Graveside services will follow in He is survived by his wife, tion (MMRF) at www.mmrf.org. February 12, 1950. Together they built Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. To may apply, residents Union, Morris, Essex and Helene; two children, Victor and June 11, 2015 a home on Lakewood Road in Toms view a tribute of Marilyn’s life, please Warren Counties will be selected before Ava; his parents, father, Harvey River, next door to Richard’s parents. go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com. residents of other counties or states. Four children were born there. In June 11, 2015 Dr. Lori Swingle Gormley, Dedicated addition to raising them, Marilyn continued her studies and got her PUBLIC NOTICE degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. JOB OPPORTUNITY TOWN WIDE YARD SALE To Family and Patients; WHS Alumna TOWN OF WESTFIELD The Bornemann family moved and The Borough of Fanwood is The Borough of Garwood will hold Dr. Lori Swingle Gormley died School of Medicine), and com- Cellco Partnership and its controlled af- lived in Rockport, Mass., Oswego, N.Y., filiates doing business as Verizon Wire- accepting applications for a full time its 19th Annual Town Wide Yard peacefully in her home in Clark, pleted her Diagnostic Radiology Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Claremont, less (Verizon Wireless) proposes to collo- Janitorial/Maintenance position in Sale on Saturday & Sunday, N.J. on Monday, June 8, 2015, Residency and Fellowship at the N.C. Wherever they moved, Marilyn cate wireless communications antennas the Borough's Public Works June 13th & June 14th, between while being cared for by her lov- UCLA Medical Center. Dr. made each house a home. There was at a top height of 50 feet on a 40-foot roof- Department. Applicants must have 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. To par- ing family. Gormley was an Attending Radi- top at the approximate vicinity of 900 South always heartfelt welcome for children, Avenue West, Westfield, Union County, a valid NJ Drivers License with the ticipate, you must register at Bor- Viewing will be held today, ologist at St. Barnabas Hospital in family and friends. New Jersey 07090. Public comments re- ability to obtain a class B CDL ough Hall by June 12th, in person Thursday, June 11, 2015, from 4 to Livingston, N.J. and Medical Di- In retirement, Richard and garding potential effects from this site on within three (3) months. Knowl- or by calling (908) 789-0710 or 8 p.m., at the Higgins and Bonner rector of Cranford Diagnostic Im- Marilyn enjoyed traveling the coun- historic properties may be submitted within edge of building maintenance, pub- email [email protected]. A Echo Lake Funeral Home, 582 aging. She held positions as a Dedi- 30 days from the date of this publication to: try in their Airstream Trailer, visit- Trileaf Corp, Erika, [email protected], lic Works functions and infrastruc- list of participating households will Springfield Avenue, Westfield, cated Breast Radiologist at several ing all of their children, attending 10845 Olive Boulevard, Suite 260, Saint ture maintenance including the be available at Borough Hall on www.higginsandbonner.com. A New Jersey hospitals including Airstream rallies and working in Louis, Missouri 63141, 314-997-6111. operation of small equipment a plus. the morning of the yard sale. Mass of Christian Burial will be Morristown Memorial Hospital Yellowstone National Park. 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $15.81 Send resumes and salary require- celebrated at St. Helen’s Roman and the Breast Center at St. CHILDCARE NEEDED Marilyn will be remembered for PUBLIC NOTICE ments to Eleanor McGovern, Catholic Church in Westfield to- Barnabas in Livingston. her adoration of her grandchildren, Borough Administrator, at 75 North Nannies - Housekeepers morrow, Friday, June 12, 2015, at Lori will be forever remembered her skill in the kitchen, and her end- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ BabyNurses Needed 10 a.m. Interment will follow at by all she touched. Her beautiful less crafting abilities from knitting to 07023. The Borough of Fanwood PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. smile, warm manner, devotion to stained glass. Many of her works are is an EOE. Responses must be Solid References Required. She is survived and forever loved family, and supportive demeanor be a Special Goal Setting Meeting on still cherished in family and friends’ Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm in received by June 19, 2015. CALL (732) 972-4090 by her husband, Erik Itz, and her live on in our hearts. She was much homes. She was the keeper of our the all purpose room of the Lincoln School. www.absolutebestcare.com children, Adam Gormley of Lon- adored and admired both in life family tree and photos and was our No action will be taken. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Eric Larson don, England, Julia Gormley of and in the grace with which she storyteller. She was a member of the Brand new construction offices FOR SALE Brick, Ellen Gormley of Brick, Pe- departed. We love and miss you, SBA/BS Daughters of the American Revolu- 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $10.20 custom built with therapists in mind Like New Sealy Premium Crib ter and Lizzie Itz of Washington, Lori. We are happy you have found PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ie. Speech, PT, OT, Behavioral, Mattress PLUS Protective Cover; D.C., and Katherine Itz of Denver, peace. In lieu of flowers, the fam- Reiki, Nutrition, Counseling, 2 Crib Quilts & Pillow; 2 Crib Colo. Lori is survived by her lov- ily asks that donations be made to: TOWN OF WESTFIELD herein. Tutoring. Area includes shared Blankets; 4 Fitted Sheets; 2 Mattress ing siblings, Margo and Michael The Paul Jackson Fund, P.O. Box Public Notice is hereby given that an (b) The owner of the property for which a Tree Removal Permit has been approved waiting room and kitchen. Lots of Pads; Crib Bumper Set. Use in Kelker of Basking Ridge, Lynn and 2014, Westfield, N.J. 07091-2014 ordinance of which the following is a copy privacy & parking located right on Nursery, At Grandma’s or Shore. Walter Molzen of Holmes, N.Y., or www.pauljacksonfund.org. was introduced, read and passed on first shall provide to each owner of lots adjoin- ing the subject property and to the owners the Westfield / Mountainside border. $60 For ALL! Call (908) 654-6091. Drs. Elaine Swingle and David June 11, 2015 reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting held June 9, 2015, of wired or other facilities, the temporary Please visit us at Nowicki of Westfield, Joseph and and that the said Council will further con- removal of which may be necessitated by DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES the proposed work, notice that a Tree SherwoodProfessionals.com Carolyn Swingle of Westfield, sider the same for final passage on the or email [email protected] Are you tired? Let me help you! Mark Swingle and Mary Caye Mass Set Saturday 23rd day of June, 2015 at 8:00 p.m., or as Removal Permit has been issued. Experience & Excellent Work (c) The notice shall contain the following for more information McCourt of Westfield and Janine soon thereafter as said matter can be Residential, Apartments, reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- information: Swingle of Morristown. She also For Mr. Persson (1) The date of issuance of the Tree LIFEGUARD AVAILABLE Commercial, Offices nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed is survived by many nieces and SCOTCH PLAINS — A Memo- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and Removal Permit; (2) Contact information for the owner of American Red Cross Certified Life- References Available nephews, all of whom loved Aunt rial Mass for Charles “Perkie” place any person who may be interested the property and the contractor to perform guard available for backyard pool Lori dearly. Persson will be offered at 8:30 a.m. therein will be given an opportunity to be (908) 510-2542 heard concerning said ordinance. the tree removal, including name, address parties and gatherings. For more Lori was born at Margaret Hague this Saturday, June 13, at St. and telephone number and cellular tele- Claire J. Gray information and pricing, please PUBLIC NOTICE Hospital in Jersey City on May 14, Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Town Clerk phone information, if any; and Catholic Church, located at 2032 (3) The estimated date of the proposed contact David at (908) 358-9510. TOWN OF WESTFIELD 1956 to Joseph Walter Swingle and GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2047 tree removal. Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains. Public Notice is hereby given that an Kathryn Margaret Bruns Swingle. (d) Notice to adjoining property owners PUBLIC NOTICE “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ordinance of which the following is a copy Breakfast will follow. Mr. Persson shall be given at least three (3) days prior She grew up on Tremont Avenue in THE TREE PRESERVATION BOROUGH OF GARWOOD was introduced, read and passed on first died on May 1 at the age of 87. to the proposed date of tree removal by (1) Westfield, N.J., graduated from ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN reading by the Council of the Town of serving a copy thereof on the adjoining BOND ORDINANCE A World War II Navy veteran, OF WESTFIELD, CHAPTER Westfield at a meeting held June 9, 2015, Westfield High School in 1974 and property owner as reflected in the current STATEMENT AND SUMMARY Mr. Persson spent 35 years as a 29A” and that the said Council will further con- lived in Westfield most of her adult records of the tax assessor of the town, or The bond ordinance, the summary terms sider the same for final passage on the Fanwood police officer. He also BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Council (2) mailing a copy thereof by certified mail life on Fairacres Avenue and of which are included herein, has been 23rd day of June, 2015 at 8:00 p.m., or as was a charter member of the of the Town of Westfield in the County of to the adjoining property owner at his ad- Coolidge Street. finally adopted by the Borough Council of soon thereafter as said matter can be Union as follows: dress as reflected in the current records of borough’s rescue squad and served the Borough of Garwood, in the County of reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- Lori graduated Magna Cum SECTION I – The definition of “Diam- the tax assessor of the town. many years on the Fanwood Fire Union, State of New Jersey on June 9, nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Laude from Barnard College at eter breast height or DBH” in Section (e) The owner or his authorized agent 2015 and the 20-day period of limitation Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and Department. For further informa- 29A-4 is amended to read as follows: shall file an Affidavit of Proof of Service of Columbia University in 1978, re- within which a suit, action or proceeding place any person who may be interested tion, call George Germinder at Diameter breast height or DBH. The the Notice required by this section with the ceived her medical degree from questioning the validity of such ordinance therein will be given an opportunity to be diameter of a tree measured at a point on code enforcement officer. (908) 322-4184. can be commenced, as provided in the heard concerning said ordinance. the University of Chicago (Pritzker the tree four and one-half feet from ground SECTION V - The provisions of Section Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the Claire J. Gray level. 29A-14 Fees are hereby amended to read date of the first publication of this state- Town Clerk SECTION II - The provisions of Section as follows: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ment. Copies of the full ordinance are 29A-7 Tree removal permit required are Sec. 29A-14. Fees GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2048 available at no cost and during regular BOROUGH OF FANWOOD hereby amended to read as follows: There shall be a two hundred fifty dollar business hours, at the Clerk’s office for AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Sec. 29A-7. Tree removal permit re- ($250.00) fee for applications which are NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, members of the general public who re- GENERAL ORDINANCE 2026 quired. subject to sections 29A-7(a), (b) or (c). ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS quest the same. The summary of the FIXING THE ANNUAL SALA- Under the circumstances set forth in this There shall be a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) terms of such bond ordinance follows: RIES FOR THE MAYOR AND Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough section, no tree shall be cut or otherwise fee for all other applications. COUNCIL MEMBERS AND of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on MONDAY, JUNE 29th 2015, removed from any lands located in the SECTION VI - The provisions of Sec- BOND ORDINANCE NO. 15-11 CERTAIN OFFICERS AND in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine town unless a tree removal application (as tion 29A-17 Violations and penalties TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and described in this chapter) has been ap- are hereby amended to read as follows: TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUI- OF WESTFIELD place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land proved by the planning board or the code Sec. 29A-17. Violations and penal- SITION OF NEW 9-1-1 POLICE assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective enforcement officer, whichever is appli- ties BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council COMMUNICATIONS AND parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said cable, and a tree removal permit based Any person who shall violate the provi- of the Town of Westfield in the County of DISPATCHING EQUIPMENT lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 29th thereon has been issued by the code en- sions of this chapter shall be liable for a Union as follows: IN, BY AND FOR THE BOR- day of June 2015. forcement officer: fine of not more than one thousand two SECTION I. OUGH OF GARWOOD, IN THE Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of (a) Where property is being developed hundred fifty dollars ($1,250). The illegal The General Ordinance No.2026, the COUNTY OF UNION, STATE municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, and requires subdivision or site plan ap- removal of each tree in violation of this title of which is recited in the title of this OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest proval; or chapter or the failure to adequately protect ordinance is hereby amended to read as PRIATE THE SUM OF $59,000 rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to (b) Where town trees are to be removed each tree during construction shall be follows: TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other (provided that applications for removal of deemed a separate violation carrying with SALARIES TO MAKE A DOWN PAY- method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties such trees shall only be made by the adja- it a separate fine. Each and every day such The annual salaries of the Mayor and MENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of cent property owner(s)); or violation continues shall be deemed a sepa- Council Members, Town Officers and em- ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. (c) Where properties that contain exist- rate and distinct offense. In addition to the ployees hereinafter named, shall be re- FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with ing dwellings or structures that will be foregoing, the town may institute and main- spectively as follows, such salaries to be TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. removed or demolished to facilitate the tain civil action for injunctive relief restrain- effective as of: January 1, 2015. THE ISSUANCE OF BOND AN- Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act construction of a new or replacement build- ing the continuance of any unlawful tree TICIPATION NOTES IN AN- TITLE 2015 SALARY (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et ing or buildings within the next six (6) removal project. Ignorance of the exist- TICIPATION OF THE ISSU- Mayor $1.00 seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the months; or ence of this ordinance or the provisions of ANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Each Council Member $1.00 municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser (d) Whenever three (3) or more trees, in this chapter shall not constitute a valid who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. the aggregate, having a DBH of eight inches defense in either a civil or criminal pro- Purpose(s): Acquisition of new com- SECTION II. In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the or more are to be removed from a property ceeding. munications and signal systems equip- Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in Tax Collector should be notified immediately. over a six (6) month period. SECTION VII. All ordinances or parts of ment consisting of 9-1-1 communications conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: SECTION III - The provisions of Sec. ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with and dispatching equipment, including con- terms of this ordinance are hereby re- 29A-9(b)(1)e. are hereby amended to read any part of this ordinance are hereby re- sole, dictaphone and related furnishings pealed to the extent that they are in such BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL as follows: pealed to the extent that they are in such and equipment, for the use of the Police conflict or inconsistent. 22 6 Johnson, Kevin & Aretha 70 Portland Avenue $ 54.47 (e) A description of the type of tree conflict or inconsistent. Department in, by and for the Borough. SECTION III. 24 9.01 Fela, Debra 167 Pleasant Avenue $ 13,495.90 removal project (i.e., thinning, selective SECTION VIII. In the event that any In the event that any section, part or 28 5 Hermann, John 168 Midway Avenue $ 10,911.71 Appropriation: $59,000 cutting, clear cutting or aesthetic improve- section, part of provision of this ordinance provision of this ordinance shall be held to 35 10 McKenzie, Laurence & Lorraine 164 Watson Road $ 13,258.89 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $56,100 ment cut and barrier devices to protect shall be held to be unenforceable or invalid be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, 49 12 Lambertsen, Robert 3 North Avenue $ 6,764.23 Grants (if any) Appropriated: $-0- remaining trees). by any court, such holding shall not affect such holdings shall not affect the validity of 56 12 Ciottoni, Carlo & Nora 36 Stagaard Place $ 3,676.24 Section 20 Costs: $1,000 SECTION IV. The following new Sec- the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or this ordinance as a whole, or any part 69 5 383 South Ave., LLC 383 South Avenue $ 19,964.33 Useful Life: 10 years tion 29A-13.1 Notice is hereby incorpo- any part thereof, other than the part so held thereof, other than the part so held uncon- 72 11 Burke, Patrick & Barbara 7 Rainier Road $ 9,521.68 rated: unenforceable or invalid. Christina M Ariemma, RMC stitutional or invalid. 98 5 Hartman, Ellen 39 King Street $ 9,025.49 Sec. 29A-13.1. Notice SECTION XI. This ordinance shall take Municipal Clerk SECTION IV. 120 1 Alternative Construction Solutions 1 Jefferson Avenue $ 2,565.01 (a) Following approval of a Tree Re- effect after passage and publication as Borough of Garwood This ordinance shall take effect after Colleen M. Huehn moval Permit, the owner of the property or soon as, and in the manner permitted by County of Union passage and publication as soon as, and Collector of Taxes an authorized agent of the owner shall law. State of New Jersey in the manner provided by law. 4 T - 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/15, The Times Fee: $306.00 provide notice in the manner set forth 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $136.17 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $51.51 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $54.57 Page 16 Thursday, June 11, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WHS Youth and Gov’t Club Wins Numerous Awards Westfield Phillips screwdriver and a black-col- Wednesday, June 3, Brian Thorn, ored Klein socket wrench. All found WESTFIELD – Westfield High Some key highlights from the April 33, of Colonia turned himself in at property was placed into the Westfield School’s Youth and Government Club conference include: The Outstand- police headquarters on two outstand- Police Department temporary evi- was named an Outstanding Delega- ing Legislation award was earned by ing warrants from Westfield, with dence locker. tion at the 77th annual YMCA Youth Max Landau; Jack Ritter and Molly bail amounts of $2,500 and $1,000. Scotch Plains and Government Conference at the Whitehead shared an award for Best Thorn was processed and released Monday, June 1, a Sunnyfield Lane State House in Trenton. Legal Brief; Alan Fang was named an after posting the requisite $3,500 bail. resident reported a theft from his mo- Eighty Westfield High School stu- Outstanding Statesperson; and Olivia Friday, June 5, a resident of the tor vehicle. The resident reported that dents were among 581 from more Kuzman, Emma Pettit, Ryan Soldati, 1000 block of Rahway Avenue re- between the hours of 8:30 p.m. on than 18 New Jersey high schools. Jack Reinhard, Chanel Shum, ported being the victim of identity May 31 and 8:30 a.m. on June 1 some- Cameron Scalera, and Ben Halevy theft. An unknown suspect used the one had entered his unlocked vehicle, Bloomsburg Univ. all passed legislation. victim’s information to fraudulently which was parked in the driveway, Announces Dean’s List Elected as officers for next year’s obtain medical services. and stole a personal set of keys. conference are Rafaela Laitamaki, BLOOMSBURG, P.A. – Frank Guerriero, and Bryanna Saturday, June 6, an incident of Tuesday, June 2, a Carri Farm Court MILLER TIME...Charlie Stillitano, Jr., Pingry Class of 1977 and a resident of identity theft was reported by a vic- resident reported being a victim of Bloomsburg University of Pennsyl- Reinhardt. Seven Westfield High Westfield, spoke at "Celebrate Miller!" a Pingry event honoring Miller Bugliari's vania has recently released its list of School students -- Jorge Ledesma, tim on the 400 block of South Euclid fraud. The resident stated that some- 80th birthday and 800th soccer victory. Mr. Bugliari is the subject of the new Avenue. An unknown suspect used one had opened an account from book, Eight Decades at The Pingry School: The Life & Times of Miller A. Bugliari students named to the Dean’s List for Bryanna Reinhardt, Andrew Zale, the victim’s identity to file a false Sprint. The individual who opened written by Dr. Tom Behr of the Class of 1958. the spring semester of the 2014-2015 Frank Guerriero, Ed Dellarso, federal U.S. tax return with the Inter- the account had shown identification academic year. To qualify for Dean’s Koryn Kraemer, and Isabelle nal Revenue Service in order to re- and also had attempted to open sev- List, a student must earn a quality Gelfand -- served as officers for ceive a refund check. The attempt eral other credit cards under the Local Residents Graduate point average of 3.5 or higher (based this year's conference, and worked was discovered prior to the issuance victim’s name. on 4.0) during the semester. since last summer to help organize of the check. Sunday, June 7, an attempted bur- Among the students named to the the event. Selected to participate in Sunday, June 7, a resident of the glary was reported at a Watchung From University of Scranton Dean’s List were Marissa Lynn the Council for National Affairs in Cosmas of Cranford and Sabrina North Carolina this summer are 800 block of Prospect Street located Terrace residence. The resident stated SCRANTON, P.A. – The Univer- earned a Bachelor of Science degree a black-colored Kobalt tool bag at- that someone had cut the screens to a Renee Telsey of Westfield. Jorge Ledesma, Bryanna Reinhardt, sity of Scranton conferred more than in economics. Bloomsburg University is one of and Ellie Smith. tached to a speed limit sign in front of couple of windows. The resident was 930 bachelor's and associate's degree Matthew P. Tarantino of Westfield the residence. The bag contained a not clear on when this occurred be- 14 universities in the Pennsylvania Superintendent of Schools, Mar- recipients at its undergraduate com- earned a Bachelor of Science degree State System of Higher Education. garet Dolan, commented, “Congratu- yellow-colored AC current amp cause he had been away for a couple mencement on May 31 at the in media information technology. clamp; a black-colored “Husky” of weeks. The university serves approximately lations to our students and to their Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza AlbertR. Quisumbing of 10,000 students, offering comprehen- advisors, David Della Fera and Daniel in Wilkes-Barre. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Mountainside earned a Master of Busi- sive programs of study in the colleges Farabaugh, for receiving numerous the 24th president of The University ness Administration degree with a ma- of Education, Business, Liberal Arts accolades and for representing of Scranton and current president of jor in enterprise resources planning. and Science and Technology. Westfield so admirably.” Westfield Edu. Association Georgetown Prep in Washington, Cheryl Brennan of Scotch Plains D.C., served as the principal speaker. earned a Master of Science degree He received an honorary degree at with a major in curriculum and in- Cabrales, Hodges Named Awards Scholarships the ceremony, as did University struction. WESTFIELD – This year’s ship is given in memory of Barry alumna Karen L. Pennington, Ph.D., EricJ. Cantagallo of Mountainside Westfield Education Association Judd, who was a well-respected World '76, G'83, vice president for student earned a Master of Science degree Outstanding Teachers (WEA) scholarships were awarded Language teacher at Westfield High development and campus life at with a major in educational adminis- to high school seniors James Hunter School from 1974 to 1992. Mr. Judd’s Montclair State University, New Jer- tration. WESTFIELD – Westfield Public has served as the coach of girls JV and Christopher Romano. Scholar- teaching career embodied a love for sey. Graduates of the Jesuit univer- SarahM. Dowzycki of Cranford School teachers Christine Cabrales tennis and 8th grade softball. ships are based on academic achieve- learning and a devotion to helping sity included two recipients of presti- earned a Master of Science degree and Erika Hodges were named Out- A letter of nomination from a former ment, school activities, and commu- others. The award is granted to a WEA gious Fulbright scholarships for the with a major in occupational therapy. standing Intermediate School Teach- student states, “Her students were her nity service. Funds for these scholar- member’s son or daughter who will be 2015-2016 academic year. AndrewJ. Grygo of Scotch Plains ers for 2015 by the Optimist Club of number one priority. She came to ships are raised through the generous attending college in the fall. This year’s Local graduates earning undergradu- earned a Master of Science degree Westfield and were honored by the school ready to make an impact.” A donations of the WEA. recipient is Dan Federico, a senior at ate degrees include the following: with a major in curriculum and Westfield Board of Education on June colleague wrote, “She brings her posi- James Hunter has organized and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Nicole M. Eniclerico of Westfield instructio. 9. Resolutions were presented to the tive attitude, enthusiasm, and love of facilitated “The Guy Thing” a school (SPFHS). He has played lacrosse for earned a Bachelor of Science degree Peter Kane of Cranford earned a teachers by Board President Richard teaching and appreciation for com- organization which helped male un- his high school all four years and is a in community health education. Master of Science degree with a ma- Mattessich at the meeting. petitive play with her to work every derclassmen at Westfield High School captain of the varsity team. In addition Peter M. Granstrand of Westfield jor in educational administration. Ms. Cabrales and Ms. Hodges are day. She is kind, patient and consider- (WHS) acclimate to the school envi- to athletics, Dan also participated in earned a Bachelor of Science degree JessicaR. Nastasi of Mountainside the recipients of the 18th annual Op- ate to everyone.” Another colleague ronment and assisted them with situ- DECA and Habitat for Humanity at in business administration. earned a Master of Science degree timist award, established in 1998 to added, “Not only does she build a ations and social issues that they might SPFHS. Dan is an active member of Stephen B. Hart of Mountainside with a major in educational adminis- recognize the importance of teaching positive rapport with students, but she be facing. An active member of the First Congregational Church of earned a Bachelor of Science degree tration. in the intermediate grades. The award motivates them to always do their best National Honor Society, Jimmy par- Westfield. He has gone on several in exercise science. MaryLee Poillon of Scotch Plains is presented annually to two Westfield and strive to reach their goals.” ticipated in both football and lacrosse mission trips and participates in John R. Luongo of Scotch Plains earned a Master of Science degree teachers – one each from Edison and In commenting on receiving the for the town club teams, PAL teams Bridges Runs, which provide meals earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in occupational therapy. Roosevelt Intermediate Schools. Optimist Award, Ms. Cabrales said, and the high school teams. for the homeless. Dan is a lifeguard in marketingand entrepreneurship. Jennifer Schwarzenbek of Ms. Cabrales is in her 14th year as "I am honored to join such a remark- President of the Student Govern- and has worked for the Clark Commu- Matthew P. McEvoy of Westfield Westfield earned a Master of Science a Physical Education/Health teacher able and distinguished group of edu- ment Organization, Christopher nity Pool and the Fanwood-Scotch earned a Bachelor of Science degree degree with a major in educational at Edison Intermediate School in cators who have received this award. Romano has balanced his rigorous Plains YMCA. He will be attending in accounting. administration. Westfield, where she instructs stu- I’m humbled because there are sim- transcript of thirteen Advanced Place- James Madison University where he Bridget M. Miller of Cranford The University of Scranton is a dents in grades 6 through 8. She ply so many outstanding, passionate ment and Honors courses with his intends to study business. He is the son earned a Bachelor of Science degree Jesuit university located in North- holds a Bachelor of Science degree in and creative educators at Edison In- musical commitments to Jazz Band, of Paul and Karen Federico. in counseling and human services. eastern Pennsylvania. Health and Physical Education from termediate School. I’m extremely the University of Delaware. She is a proud to represent a subject that pro- Symphony Orchestra, and Stage Band This year’s scholarship committee Andreas S. Panagakos of Cranford PUBLIC NOTICE and participant on cross country run- included Jan Fine, Westfield High member of SHAPE America (Soci- motes a healthy and active lifestyle.” PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NEW JERSEY ety of Health and Physical Educa- Ms. Hodges is a 7th grade Lan- ning team, track and field, Westfield School Guidance Counselor and ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL Inter-County Youth Soccer League. Chairperson of the WEA Scholar- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD tors), NJAHPERD (New Jersey Alli- guage Arts teacher, who is in her 10th According to his guidance counse- ship Committee, Carole Stavitski, PLANNING BOARD WINERY SALESROOM ance for Health, Physical Education, year at Roosevelt Intermediate School lor, Faith Qualshie, “Chris also finds WHS School Nurse, Andrew Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Take notice that DW Vineyards LLC t/a Recreation, and Dance), and USA in Westfield. NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Old York Cellars has applied to the Direc- Volleyball. Currently the 8th grade Ms. Hodges earned a Bachelor of equally important the need for stu- Bruckner, WHS Guidance Counse- tor of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage dents to engage in their community lor, Daniel Black, Edison Intermedi- FANWOOD, after public hearing on April volleyball coach, Mrs. Cabrales also Science degree in Elementary Sci- 22, 2015, granted approval for residential Control for a Winery Salesroom to be situ- ence Education from the University to build memories and have a real ate School Art Teacher and Moira improvement coverage, lot width, side yard ated at Xocolatz, 235 Elmer Street, PUBLIC NOTICE appreciation for their school.” Abraham, Roosevelt Intermediate setback and lot area side yard setback. Westfield, New Jersey 07090. of Delaware, and is certified in Grade The Barry Judd Memorial Scholar- School Librarian. The property in question is owned by Mr. Objections, if any, should be made im- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD K-5 elementary and a specialization Richard O'Brien, at 21 Woodland Avenue, mediately in writing to the Director of the PLANNING BOARD in Language Arts, grades 5-8. Fanwood, being Block 15, Lot 2. Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Please take notice that on June 24, 2015 Documents pertaining to this application PO Box 087, Trenton, New Jersey 08625- In nominating Ms. Hodges, a stu- at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, dent describes her as “nice, caring, Next Westfield Board of are available for public inspection at Bor- 0087. located at 75 North Martine Avenue, ough Hall during normal business hours. Old York Cellars Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board and fun.” Another student wrote, Mr. Richard O'Brien 80 Old York Road will hold a hearing on the application of the “She is an overall awesome person 21 Woodland Avenue Ringoes, New Jersey 08551 undersigned. The property in question is and she also is a really great teacher. Education Meeting June 16 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 2 T - 6/4/15 located at: 3 Winfield Place, Fanwood, 1 T - 6/11/15, The Times Fee: $16.83 & 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $35.70 New Jersey, also known as Block 77 Lot 3, She makes sure everyone under- WESTFIELD – The next meet- location. as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned stands. She is the greatest teacher ing of the Westfield Board of Edu- A complete agenda of the meeting PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE by John & Wendi Deitch. and always brightens everyone’s day.” cation will be Tuesday, June 16, in will be available at SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY as of May 31, 2015, together with costs The applicant requests Widening of deck A current 7th grader added, “One Room 105 at 302 Elm Street. www.westfieldnjk12.org (on the UNION COUNTY duly taxed in the sum of $1,335.74. An to 15 feet which is in violation of: thing that I like the most about her is CHANCERY DIVISION exact redemption amount must be ob- Section 184-134D2 of the Fanwood Land The Tuesday, June 16 meeting Board of Education tab) and in the DOCKET NO. F-004028-15 tained from the municipal tax collector; Use Code. Variance Requested: Reduc- that she makes the work fun, makes will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the same Board Secretary’s Office at 302 Elm FILE NO: 51333-549 and tion in side yard set back; Permitted: 10 us work hard, and she’s happy to help Street on Friday, June 12. Questions FILED: JUNE 3, 2015 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the feet; Present: 10.85 feet; Proposed: 8.9 you when you need help. Tufts University School or comments can be addressed to the 20th day of July, 2015, between the hours feet. In commenting on being selected for CIVIL ACTION of nine o’clock in the forenoon and four Section 184-134B3 of the Fanwood Land Westfield Board of Education at CORRECTED o’clock in the afternoon, at the office of the Use Code. Variance Requested: Pre exist- the Optimist Award, Ms. Hodges said, of Medicine Announces [email protected] . ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE AND Tax Collector of the Township of Union, ing shed set back rear yard; Permitted: 3 "For years I have carried around a small 2015 Graduates All general Board meetings are AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey, feet; Present: 2.33 feet; Proposed: 2.33 post-it note, a quote from author Mitch taped and televised on Blue Devils US BANK CUSTODIAN FOR be and the same is hereby fixed as the time feet. Albom: ‘Youth, like pristine glass, ab- BOSTON M.A. – Tufts University and place for the redemption of the said Section 184-134B3 of the Fanwood Land TV36 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at PHOENIX; PLAINTIFF(S) VS. sorbs the prints of its handlers’ -- if not School of Medicine graduated 184 ALBERTA STATEN, WIDOW, lands as described in the complaint and Use Code. Variance Requested: pre exist- 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 10 HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND making up the premises concerning which ing shed side yard set back; Permitted: 3 to remind myself of the importance of MD students at its commencement the complaint is filed, and that thereupon feet; Present: 1.70 feet; Proposed: 1.70 ceremony on May 17. a.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 10 PERSONAL REPRESENTA- my job, but to encourage myself to be a.m. Videos of meetings also can be TIVES, AND THEIR OR ANY the defendant who redeems shall be en- feet. thoughtful in my classroom and cogni- Among the graduates was Katerina titled to the certificate of tax sale duly The applicant will also seek such other viewed on the Board of Education OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN zant of my position, to incorporate Kovalenko of Westfield who has re- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- endorsed for cancellation; and relief as may be determined necessary at ceived her M.D. page of the district’s web site. EST; SAUNDRA EVERETT- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- the public hearing based upon review of learning and laughter on a daily basis, BEST, INDIVIDUALLY AND fault of the said defendants paying to the the application or amendment(s) to the to present myself to my students as a Dr. Kovalenko is the child of AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF Tax Collector of the Township of Union, application. real person with flaws and strengths. I Nathalie and Alexandre Kovalenko PUBLIC NOTICE and the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and The file pertaining to this application is THE ESTATE OF ALBERTA feel incredibly fortunate to love my of Westfield. She will move on to a BOROUGH OF GARWOOD STATEN; DENNIS SHAKIR- costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand available for public inspection during nor- mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday profession and feel challenged by it residency program at Beth Israel BOARD OF EDUCATION ULLAH, INDIVIDUALLY AND absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF from all right and equity of redemption on, through Friday) from the Secretary of the every day. It’s even more rewarding to Deaconess Medical Center (Boston) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the June THE ESTATE OF ALBERTA in and to said lands and premises and Planning Board at the Administration Of- work in a school district that values and will specialize in anesthesiology. Garwood Board of Education Regular every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North STATEN; STATE OF NEW their teachers by honoring them. But Across all schools at Tufts Univer- Meeting rescheduled for Tuesday, June JERSEY; DEFENDANT(S) have an absolute and indefeasible interest Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. 23, 2015 has been changed to Thursday, Any interested party may appear at said it isn’t the honor that I treasure most. sity, 3,046 graduate and undergradu- of inheritance in fee simple, to said lands June 25, 2015 at 7:30 pm in the all pur- THIS MATTER being opened to the court and premises. Anything to the contrary hearing and participate therein in accor- It’s the small notes, emails, and com- ate students received their degrees pose room of the Lincoln School. by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, notwithstanding, redemption shall be per- dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- ments I have received from my col- during the ceremony, which included Action will be taken. Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- mitted up until the entry of final judgment ning Board. poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, and it ap- leagues, my students, and their fami- a commencement address by Eric Larson including the whole of the last date upon Applicant: SBA/BS pearing that default has been entered which judgment is entered; and Wendi Deitch lies over the years that I hold close to Madeleine Albright. 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $11.73 against the defendants, ALBERTA IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the 3 Winfield Place STATEN, WIDOW, HER HEIRS, DEVI- my heart as I accept the honor of addresses of the defendants are not known, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Teacher of the Year.” SEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- a copy of this Order or Notice thereof di- 1 T - 6/11/15, The Times Fee: $42.33 TIVES AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR rected to such defendants shall be pub- Christopher Academy SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND lished in the Westfield Leader, a newspa- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE INTEREST; SAUNDRA EVERETT-BEST, per circulating in Union County, at least one NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-ADMINIS- time, not less than ten days prior to the date DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERTA fixed for redemption by this Order; and 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 Accredited by American Montessori Society STATEN; DENNIS SHAKIR-ULLAH, IN- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 DIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-ADMINISTRA- of this Order or a Notice thereof be served Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 TOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERTA upon the defendants, whose addresses A.M. on 6/16/15, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified STATEN; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; that are known, by mailing to each of them such under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Summer Camp for plaintiff has produced before this court tax a copy or notice not later than ten days Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, sale certificate #12-00058, certified to be a prior to the date fixed for redemption of the New Jersey 08625; for: Ages 3 - 7 Years true copy, which certificate is dated Octo- lands and premises by this Order; and Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract, North – 2015, Various Locations, ber 19, 2012, and is of record in the Union June 22 - August 7 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy North Region, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, County Clerk’s Office on December 20, of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- Union & Warren-including and North of Route 57; 100% State; DP No: 14453 2012, in Book 13477 of Mortgages, page Half-Day and Full-Day lector of the Township of Union, and that Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 444, as instrument #562705, which covers said Tax Collector of the Township of Union 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. Block 5708, Lot 7.17. Said certificate has certify to this Court whether the premises Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and been marked Exhibit P-1 on the part of the were or were not redeemed from the Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. plaintiff. More than two years have elapsed Summer Program for plaintiff’s tax sale certificate in accordance Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, since the sale of said lands by the Town- with the terms of this Order. Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Ages 2-1/2 to 4 Years ship of Union, and the lands have not been PAUL INNES, P.J. CH. tors prior to contract award or authorization. redeemed from the tax sale; that plaintiff Respectfully recommended Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey June 29 - August 6 has produced before this court its Certifi- R.1:34-6 Office of Foreclosure Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid. cation showing that there is due on said tax KEITH A. BONCHI, ESQUIRE – KAB Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid sale certificate, together with subsequent 032321983 Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe At our beautiful Scotch Plains Campus! taxes and interest, the sum of $15,229.30 GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans as of May 31, 2015; and MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly 1390 Terrill Road IT IS on this 3rd day of June, 2015, A Professional Corporation payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Attorneys At Law (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the 908-322-4652 amount required to redeem the premises 660 New Road, Suite 1-A following locations: referred to in the aforementioned tax sale Northfield, New Jersey 08225 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West certificate is the sum of $15,229.30, which (609) 646-0222 Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 includes the amount due on said tax sale www.christopheracademy.com Attorneys for Plaintiff 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 certificate, subsequent taxes and interest 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $117.30 3 T - 5/28/15, 6/4/15 and 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $165.24 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 11, 2015 Page 17 Fanwood Series to Feature Westfield Poetry Group FANWOOD – The Carriage House Radice of North Plainfield, and Bob Poetry Series invites the public to Rosenbloom of Bound Brook will hear readings by five local poets on be joined by newer members Nancy Tuesday, June 16, at 8 p.m. in the Lubarsky of Cranford and Basil Patricia Kuran Arts Center on Watson Rouskas of Long Valley in a cel- Road, off North Martine Avenue, ad- ebration of the group’s tenth anni- jacent to Fanwood Borough Hall versary. Books by the readers will (GPS use 75 N. Martine Avenue). be available for sale. Each of the featured readers is a mem- The Carriage House Poetry Series ber of the writers workshop known as is currently in its seventeenth year at the Westfield Poetry Group. the Kuran Arts Center, an historic The Westfield Poetry Group was Gothic Revival structure that was once established in 2005 under the direc- a 19th century carriage house, hence tion of poet Joe Weil and has been led the name of the series. The June 16th O FORTUNA...The New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s season finale featured the since late 2005 by Fanwood’s Poet reading is free and open to the public Pro Arte Chorale, Newark Arts High School Choir and alumni,Ridge High School Laureate, Adele Kenny. This highly and will begin at 8 p.m. Time permit- Honors Choir as well as guest soloists baritone Christian Bowers, soprano Ashley motivated and long-running work- ting, there will be an open mic after Kerr and tenor Kyle Knappin a monumental collaborative performance last Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times shop meets monthly and its members the featured readings. Saturday. Led by conductor and music director David Wroe the over 200 singers VIEW FROM ABOVE...Look closely and you can spot a 200-year-old aqueduct and musicians performed Orff’s beloved “Carmina Burana” to audience thrills, have been widely published in books, For more information call (908) cheers and standing ovation. as you land in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. journals and anthologies throughout 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. For the United States. online directions and information, Charter members Wendy visit www.carriagehousepoetryseries. On An Airplane, Head For Rosenberg of Westfield, Linda blogspot.com. Top NJ Show Choirs The Window Seat Complete Statewide Tour

By FRED T. ROSSI from Washington, D.C., involves MILLBURN – Paper Mill Play- Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Specially Written for the Summer Travel Series flying right along the Potomac house, one of the country’s premier Choir is presented by Overlook In a perfect world, the best seat River, giving you the chance to pick not-for-profit theaters, the place Medical Center, Atlantic on an airplane is, of course, in first- out landmarks such as the Watergate, where American musical theater is Healthcare. class, with the hot towels and com- the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln celebrated, cherished, and pushed The Harmony Show Choir is an plimentary cocktails and more room and Jefferson Memorials, the Wash- in exciting new directions, is thrilled auditioned only group of 52 high and the privilege of being first to ington Monument and, in the dis- to announce a one-night-only, Vo- school age performers from the board and first to get off. Back in tance, the U.S. Capitol. Out the other cal Ovation Show Choir Extrava- Southern New Jersey area. They are the real world, for those of us not side, you can easily spot Arlington ganza concert at Paper Mill Play- professionally staged and choreo- willing to shell out the extra bucks, Cemetery with its seemingly end- house on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at graphed in a high energy, family we pay for what we get: seats be- less rows of white headstones as 7 p.m. The evening will feature per- oriented musical revue. Their show hind that thin curtain separating the well as the Pentagon. formances by the Paper Mill Play- contains a great mix of styles in- first-class hoi polloi from of us com- As I was landing in Denver for YOUNG PATRIOTS...Fifth-graders from Westfield’s McKinley Elementary house Broadway Show Choir, The cluding: Broadway and newer moners back in coach. the first time recently, I looked out School, led by music teacher Christina Toulios, sing the National Anthem at the Harmony Show Choir and the Broadway tunes, oldies, Disney, The So where are the best seats to be my window and all I could see was recent Somerset Patriots game against the York Revolution. Over 325 members of RockNRoll Chorus. Vocal Ovation Great American Songbook, gospel, found when a first-class upgrade is endless miles of the Great Plains to the McKinley community attended the game as part of a school-wide family outing. tickets are $23 per person and may swing, pop, and country. Some of not in the cards? I do my best to the east. Then the plane turned and be purchased by calling (973) 376- the selections are: The Lion King, avoid the last row or two, near the headed south towards the airport 4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Blues lavatories, as well as seats located and—in one of those truly “Wow” Babes in Arms Presented Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive Brothers, Gershwin Rhapsody, Jer- in emergency exit rows. I will freely moments in life—I was almost face in Millburn, or online at sey Boys, Soul, Jump, Jive and Wail, admit that my fellow passengers to face with the Rocky Mountains www.papermill.org/shows-tickets/ and Sing, Sing, Sing, among others. don’t want me acting as amateur and their snow-capped peaks, rug- By Stage Craft Studio special-presentations.html The RockNRoll Chorus launched safety director in the event of any ged terrain and sheer size. Without SCOTCH PLAINS – Stage Craft with Hart utterly unique, propelling With hit TV shows such as “Glee” its first tour and full length album in type of airplane emergency. I also a doubt, one of the most breathtak- Studio presents Rodgers and Hart’s these talented teens in their onward and “The Sing-Off”, along with the 2007. Since that time the chorus has do my best to avoid getting stuck in ing sights I have seen. I wonder classic musical Babes in Arms on Fri- march toward self-discovery. excitement created by the two Pitch been blessed with amazingly tal- a middle seat—often between an what the first explorers heading day, June 26 and Satruday, June 27 at The talented 44 member cast fea- Perfect motion pictures, Show Choir ented singers and performers over arm-rest hog and a sleeping passen- west, the Lewis and Clarks of 200 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 28 at 3 p.m. at tures Bob Wischusen, the radio voice performances have taken hold as an more than 15 casts! Casts have per- ger whose head invariable falls onto years ago, must have thought to Union Catholic High School, 1600 for the New York Jets; Eric Calvo, American music genre. Vocal Ova- formed with, and opened for, Bruce my shoulder. Aisle seats aren’t bad; themselves when they first spotted Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. Lina Zikas, Nicole Cusmano, Christo- tion, combines all of the current Springsteen, Darlene Love, Jacquie I find, however, that the beverage the massive and seemingly impen- Produced by Stage Craft Studio and pher Elliott, Samantha Bordman, Ethan types of performance in one show. Lee, Judy Collins, Gavin DeGraw, cart often knocks into my out- etrable mountain range and won- directed by Maggie Graham, Rodgers Graham, Daniel Dawson, Elizabeth Featuring the best show choirs cur- Sara Bareilles, Jefferson Airplane, stretched legs while I sleep or I dered how in the world they were and Hart’s Babes in Arms is the quint- Casserly, Philip Tice, Amelia Graham, rently in the State of New Jersey, Foreigner, Kelly Loggins, The have to continually get up to let my ever going to traverse it. essential ‘Hey, kids, let’s put on a Nicholas Cheney and many more. Vocal Ovation captures the magic Chieftains, Classic Albums Live: seatmates out. To get an idea of how much un- show!’ musical, boasting one of the Stage Craft Studio, a performing of Broadway and pop with the Pa- Pink Floyd, The Wall, Willie Nile, For me, the best place to sit on a touched land still exists in this coun- greatest scores ever written including arts educational studio in downtown per Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Jay Leno, Danu, Jill Tirrell and many plane is the window seat—despite try, fly over the southwestern U.S., such greats as; “Where Or When,” “I Scotch Plains, opened its doors on Choir. Pop, Motown, and swing fill studio records as a guest choir! The the hassles involved when you have especially New Mexico, Arizona Wish I Were In Love Again,” “Johnny February 1 at 1735 E. Second Street. the air with the Harmony Show RockNRoll Chorus has also been to use the rest room. It’s through and southeastern California, where One-Note,” “Way Out West,” “My Stage Craft Studio owners, Julie Choir. The show is rounded out by on the Grammy ballot several times the little window that I can watch as you won’t see much in the way of Funny Valentine,” and “The Lady Is a Wischusen, of Cranford and Maggie the all a cappella Rock-n-Roll Cho- for tracks on their albums in the the departing plane gains speed and civilization for hundreds of miles in Tramp.” A group of teenagers are left Graham, of Fanwood, have long envi- rus, just off their national tour. Vo- categories of “Best Performance, then lifts off into the sky, affording any direction, except for a lone high- without adult supervision when their sioned a space where children of all cal Ovation promises to be an excit- Pop Vocal Group or Duo,” “Engi- me wonderful bird’s eye views of way winding its way through the folks hit the vaudeville summer cir- ages as well as adults can gather to ing evening of music and fun for all neer of the Year,” “Album of the familiar local spots like the New mountains and across the desert cuit, and the local sheriff is determined hone their theatrical skills in a sup- ages Year,” “Best Rock Record,” “Pro- Jersey Turnpike and other highways, floor. Occasionally, you’ll see a car to send the loafers to a work farm. The portive and creative environment. “Touring the state with the Har- ducer of the Year,” and others. the oil tank farms in Linden and or a truck and perhaps a house or old-fashioned virtues of a 30’s musi- Babes in Arms is the company’s first mony Show Choir and the Carteret, the courthouse building in two that must be at least an hour’s cal comedy are peppered with socio- full scale musical production. RockNRoll Chorus was a wonder- Lunatic Fringe Improv Elizabeth, the Manhattan skyline, drive from the nearest sign of civi- political issues which have remained Tickets are $15 Adults and $12 Stu- ful opportunity for students to per- Staten Island, the Verrazano Bridge lization. A few years ago, while resonant for more than six decades, dents and Seniors. Tickets are avail- form at impressive venues and share Offers a Summer’s and Sandy Hook. flying home from San Diego, I was and which later became the hallmark able at showtix4u.com or by calling their talents with thousands of New It’s because of those window seats peering out the window from 35,000 of Rodgers’ collaboration with (866) 967-8167 Jersey residents,” commented Worth of Laughs that I’ve been able to see some beau- feet up and spotted, in the middle of Hammerstein. But it’s the sophisti- For more information, visit Shayne Austin Miller, Paper Mill MONTCLAIR – Audiences can tiful and interesting sights over the an otherwise barren desert, a mys- cated jocularity that make his musicals www.stagecraftstudio.com. Playhouse Show Choir Director. enjoy “one for the road” – a laugh that years. It’s fun when landing at New- terious rocket launch pad. “We are thrilled that this amazing is – before heading off to the Shore ark Airport during the day to try to Peeking out the airplane window PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE collaboration will play its final stop and points beyond for their summer pick out towns and other landmarks, can yield other interesting sights: TOWN OF WESTFIELD at Paper Mill Playhouse.” vacations as Lunatic Fringe, New the tight twists and turns of the The award-winning Paper Mill Jersey’s premier improv troupe, will especially along the Jersey Shore. Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was Coming into Newark at night, and Mighty Mississippi River, whether introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at Playhouse Broadway Show Choir perform at the Glen Ridge Train Sta- approaching from the north, you near New Orleans or up by the Illi- a meeting held June 9, 2015 and that the said Council will further consider the same for consists of nearly 50 young per- tion on Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m. can look out and see the lights of the nois-Iowa border; the lower portion final passage on the 23rd day of June, 2015, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said forming artists ages 16 to 22. Over New Jersey’s oldest continuously of Lake Michigan, with Chicago matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad the past three years the show choir performing improv comedy troupe, Bronx and Manhattan, starting with Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested the George Washington Bridge and along its southwestern shore and, at therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. has delighted more than 250,000 Lunatic Fringe has been creating com- then heading down into Harlem and its bottom, Gary, Ind.; the stunning Claire J. Gray people across the region with their edy without a script and without a net Central Park. After that, as the plane beauty of the Grand Canyon; and Town Clerk rousing renditions of Broadway, pop since 1997. The comedians combine continues south towards Newark, the picturesque network of water- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2049 & classics. This season, the choir music, audience suggestions and wit- it’s possible to gaze down the length ways in southeastern Virginia at the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2025 EN- performed at Lincoln Center and without-a-wire to create a one-of-a- bottom of the vast Chesapeake Bay TITLED “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF other large events. The Paper Mill kind comic experience. of each of Gotham’s cross streets WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, TOWN OF- clear through to the East River: 57th near Hampton Roads. As you land FICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND Playhouse Broadway Show Choir Lunatic Fringe performers in the Street, then 56th, then 55th, 54th, at the airport in St. Maarten in the SALARY SCHEDULE,” SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” is an audition based, exhibition show include: Maclean, Paul Murphy, and so on all the way to about 14th Caribbean, with the end of its short BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: Show Choir that stems from Paper Harvey Chipkin and David Street, after which the streets cease runway just a few yards from the SECTION I. Mill Playhouse’s Arts Education and Groveman. Eric Heilner improvises being laid out in straight east-west beach, you’ll be so close to the That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising Section Outreach programs. The Paper Mill on the piano and Jan Kamil runs the ground that you can almost read the 2-12.28, “Schedule,” in Chapter 2, “Administration” Article II, “Town Officers and Employ- Playhouse Broadway Show Choir lights. lines. ees,” Division 3, “Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule,” so that the same shall read Other U.S. cities offer window labels on the bathing suits of sun- as follows: act as ambassadors to Paper Mill Tickets to the June 13 Lunatic worshippers who themselves can Playhouse with an array of perfor- Fringe performance at Glen Ridge seat-worthy views as well, includ- JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE ing Los Angeles where, on approach almost jump up and touch your Municipal Defender $13,938 - $16,028 mance opportunities throughout the train station (228 Ridgewood Avenue, to LAX, you can pick out the Staples plane’s underbelly. Arriving in Municipal Prosecutor $29,957 - $34,450 community and beyond. For more near the corner of Bloomfield Av- Center and downtown L.A. and, in Lisbon a few years ago, my plane Library Assistant I $31,312 - $38,674 information about the Paper Mill enue) are $12 at the door, but with a banked over the city’s southern coast Custodian $36,590 - $42,079 Playhouse Broadway Show Choir reservation, admission is only $10. the distance, the Hollywood sign, Senior Custodian $38,530 - $44,310 the white dome of the Griffith Park and afforded me a perfect view of Library Assistant II $41,345 - $47,547 visit www.papermill.org The Paper For reservations, call (973) 429-1527. Observatory and the Santa Monica the 200-foot tall archways of the Office Manager $44,954 - $51,697 Mountains—along with the traffic- old Águas Livres Aqueduct that Municipal Magistrate $52,613 - $60,504 slices through the neighborhood Payroll Benefits Manager $53,013 - $71,129 clogged highways. Landing at Parking Services Director $53,364 - $73,456 Reagan National Airport across treetops. Administrative Secretary $55,985 - $64,382 So now that we’re off the airplane Field Engineer $65,123 - $74,891 and out of the airport and, let’s Assistant Director of Recreation $65,340 - $75,141 See it all on the Web! check out some interesting travel Librarian $66,922 - $76,960 Assistant Library Director $67,970 - $78,166 destinations, starting next week with Executive Assistant $68,315 - $78,562 www.goleader.com one right in our own backyard. Zoning Officer $69,369 - $79,774 Municipal Court Administrator $69,571 - $80,007 Supervisor Public Works $73,800 - $84,870 Town Surveyor $79,907 - $91,893 Tax Collector $80,126 - $92,145 Tax Assessor $81,187 - $93,480 Assistant Director of Public Works $83,514 - $96,041 Recreation Director $85,253 - $98,040 Town Clerk $85,521 - $98,349 Assistant Town Engineer $86,901 - $99,936 Library Director $92,012 - $105,814 Town Planner $94,231 - $108,367 Construction Official $94,972 - $109,217 Director of Public Works $95,748 - $110,110 Deputy Fire Chief $117,415 - $135,027 Town Engineer $118,515 - $136,292 Chief Financial Officer $112,600 - $139,946 Fire Chief $134,930 - $155,169 Police Chief $141,543 - $162,774 Town Administrator $154,113 - $177,230 SECTION II. The Personnel and Position Salary Schedule set forth in Sec. 2-12.28 as hereby amended shall take place as of January 1, 2015. SECTION III. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or inconsistent. SECTION IV. CABARET PERFORMERS… The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison held its In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be sixth annual Cookin' Cabaret, which featured the usual array of talent in the unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this performing arts from the Upper School students. Parents, students and friends ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or invalid. enjoyed a barbecue in the AP Room and several wonderful performances, SECTION V. including Steven Bessette and CJ Stueck of Scotch Plains, who performed Billy This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the Joel’s Piano Man, and Akash Dalal of Scotch Plains, who combined vocals and manner provided by law. guitar to Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud. 1 T - 6/11/15, The Leader Fee: $126.48 Page 18 Thursday, June 11, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Paper Mill Offers Another Version of Cinderella in Ever After

By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY loving, velvet voice, and the audi- Extravagant, beautiful costumes Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ence is almost led into liking her until (pre-Renaissance time period) are lav- reality of her last few words reflects a ish especially in the ballroom scenes. MILLBURN - Fairy tales aren’t black heart. A skeletal two-tiered set on the pe- what they used to be…there isn’t a But ever the resilient heroine, rimeter of the stage is complemented damsel in distress anymore. Case in Danielle shows she can take care of with projections on the back wall by point is Paper Mill Playhouse’s latest herself, rescue the Prince and even (Oliva Sebesky and Derek McLane) production, the world premiere of the fight off a band of bullying gypsies. fleshing out the scenes of a bucolic musical Ever After, where the In that Act I scene, the gypsy thugs farm, the palace, the woods, a library Cinderella figure named Danielle de defy gravity with amazing footwork and a stunning cathedral. Barbarac doesn’t need saving. The thanks to Tony award-winning chore- No industrious mice making dresses Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times song “Who Needs Love?” boasts ographer and veteran director or Fairy Godmother here. To the de- RISING STARS…Lauren Echausse as Little Sally (center) leads the cast in the performance of a song from Urinetown at Danielle’s (Margo Seibert) philoso- Kathleen Marshall. light of adults particularly, a “genius” the Rising Star Awards at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Ms. Echausse was one of the seven finalists for the category of Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role and the cast was one of seven finalists for Outstanding Overall phy, “A knight in shining armor is just Prince Henry (James Snyder), character named Leonardo DaVinci Production of a Musical. one more thing to dust.” She’s not movie star handsome in face and (Tony Sheldon) plays Cupid/Fairy waiting around for someday her prince voice, has a dilemma: does he marry Godfather in getting Danielle and the to come. the Spanish Princess and make his Prince together. He’s Merlyn-esque With music by Zina Goldrich and parents happy or does he think for in making things happen due to his Westfield High School Receives book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler, the himself and avoid the arranged mar- brains, not wizardry. storyline sticks closely to the movie riage? When he falls for Danielle, Mr. Ballads are plentiful and poignant version of the 1988 film starring Drew Snyder’s passionate “Right Before in Ever After that ends happily as Barrymore. The movie is a comedy My Eyes” is a show-stopping ballad. expected, but the show doesn’t lag in Two Paper Mill Rising Star Awards where an orphaned Danielle, a feisty, He is no cookie cutter prince: this is a tempo. This is a refreshing update of self-reliant gal, meets the Prince by thinking man who is later disappointed the age-old tale with a contemporary By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY onstage and thanked the Paper Mill During the awards ceremony, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and accident and, like the recent Broad- with his love and feels betrayed by message: be yourself. If your prince The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and Investors Bank for the honor. Julian, as the character Bobby Strong, way version of the musical Cinderella, her deception. There’s no glass slip- likes you for yourself, then it’s meant Nominations also included Out- performed “Run, Freedom, Run” from winds up helping him make-life alter- per left behind as in most versions, to be. MILLBURN – The Paper Mill standing Scenic Achievement in- Urinetown. The other seven nomi- ing decisions. but in the song called “My Cousin’s The show runs Wednesdays through Playhouse’s Rising Star Awards’ 20th cluded Scotch Plains/Fanwood’s nees in that category presented solos Foreshadowing is evident from the Cousin” clever lyrics get Danielle out Sundays through June 21 including a anniversary on June 2 announced this Grease (Jeffrey Allen), Westfield with Nick Berninger of St. Joseph very first song with young Danielle’s of revealing her true identity. number of matinees. year’s winners in a Tony awards-like High School’s Urinetown (Roy Regional High School winning with Dad telling her, “The only thing you affair. The Rising Star program adju- Chambers) and Honorable Mention his rendition of “Why, God, Why?” can be sure of is that ever after loves dicates 100 high school productions for Cranford’s Seussical (Lynn C. from Miss Saigon. goes on.” from around the state to find the most Berry). Westfield’s Madeline Hudelson as Danielle grows up quickly, taking outstanding in a multitude of catego- Included in the 14 nominations for Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown on a servant’s role in her own house. ries. These awards have ignited the the Westfield musical were: Outstand- had an Honorable Mention in the Ms. Seibert, as the adult Danielle, careers of teens who have later be- ing Performance by a Featured En- category of Outstanding Performance shows an impressive vocal range. No come TV and Broadway performers. semble Group (The Poor), Outstand- by an Actress in a Supporting Role. high soprano Cinderella here with Westfield High School Theater ing Hair and Makeup Achievement Her classmate Rita Murphy was ear- tittering bluebirds in the background. Department’s production of (Allie Safonov), Outstanding Cos- lier nominated for a Student Achieve- A much lower range is a welcome, Urinetown and Cranford High tuming Achievement (Maddie ment Award for graphic design in endearing sound. This is a contem- School’s Seussical were among the Kevelson and OC Szwarc), Outstand- Urinetown. porary would - be princess who quotes top nominees for the Best Overall ing Lighting Achievement (Sharp Cranford High School’s nomina- “Utopia” and, like Disney’s Belle from Production of a Musical, so they and Edge Lighting Design), Outstanding tions for Seussical included: Out- Beauty and the Beast, loves books. the other five contenders presented a Achievement in Music Direction standing Achievement in Music Di- She’s a strong backboned gal who song from their shows. Westfield had (John Brzozowski), Outstanding rection (Nick DeGregorio), Outstand- actually slaps her ugly stepsister and 14 nominations in total in various Achievement in Choreography and ing Performance by a Chorus, Out- stands up against her beautiful but individual and collective categories. Staging (Samantha Hahn), Outstand- standing Achievement in Choreogra- nasty stepmother Baroness Rodmilla They walked away with two awards - ing Achievement by a Teacher or phy and Staging (Michelle Massa), de Ghent (Christine Ebersole). Ms. Outstanding Performance by a Cho- Outside Director (Daniel Devlin), Outstanding Achievement by a Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Ebersole shares a soft side of the SEUSSICAL MUSICAL…The cast of Cranford’s musical production Seussical rus and a Student Achievement Award Outstanding Performance by an Ac- Teacher or Outside Director (Michelle character in the song “After All.” presented their number at the Rising Star Awards. They were one of seven was presented to Stephen Bubniak tress in a Supporting Role (Lauren Massa), Honorable Mention for Out- Instead of the solely selfish stepmother finalists named Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical and Outstanding for his stage manager abilities. In Echausse) and Outstanding Perfor- standing Performance in a Featured generations have come to hate, Ms. Performance of a Chorus. In total, Cranford had seven nominations including accepting the Tiffany award for the mance by an Actor in a Leading Role Role (Sarah Parlapiano as The Sour Ebersole’s version presents a tender, Outstanding Achievement in Choreography and Staging (Michelle Massa). chorus, seniors in that group went (Julian Mone). Kangaroo). Weltman Home Services will take care of your Plumbing, Cooling and Electric While you do something fun!

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M. CHRISTIANO NAMED ALL-STATE/ALL-AMERICA, NOTCHES 57 GOALS, ADDS 66 ASSISTS Cougars Clinched First Ever Section Title in Boys Lacrosse

By DAVID B. CORBIN season has been a wonderful loss, the Cougars won the Bianchi 50 ground balls but also slammed ning at the face-off where he was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times experience for everyone involved East League. in 46 goals and added 23 assists. one of the best around,” Coach No other Cranford High School in our program. It is our hope According to Coach Reinoso, “Without question, our most Reinoso said. “Both he and Mark boys lacrosse team accomplished that the experience will be such “[We had] a nice run in the coun- powerful play was supplied by Mark were tremendous on ball defend- what this year’s Cougars did. a positive one that it has far- ties before bowing to an out- and Luke. Each of them turned in ers on the defensive side as well. Win their first ever state section reaching effects going forward standing Westfield squad, one of brilliant senior campaigns and were You had to watch them play to see title with a 9-4 victory over No. for our future,” Cougar Head the best overall teams in the two of the very best midfielders in the uncanny chemistry that they 18 Seneca in the South Jersey, Coach Al Reinoso said. state, and without question, a the state. Luke’s play was both have playing with each other con- Group 2 championship game. The The Cougars also lost a com- top two or three public school tenacious and dominant, begin- stantly on the field. The two of Cougars also set a team single- petitive game to Westfield (the team in the state.” them could dominate possession season record in wins, finishing eventual champion) in the Union Senior twins Mark and Luke Reading is Good For You time, along with pace and flow of 19-3, and also had the most County Tournament semifinals Christiano obviously knew each a game.” shutouts in a season with three. and pushed Summit to the limit other very well and proved it on Luke and Mark received First “To experience the unprec- in the Group 2 finals, losing 8-7. the field with dazzling displays. Team All-Conference and First- edented success that we had this With only one regular-season Mark had a variety of ways to find Team All-Group 2 recognition and the net and led the team in total both were selected to play in the points with 123 points (57 goals, Gill Gibbs New Jersey All-Stars See & Subscribe at 66 assists), while scooping 47 Senior Showcase game . Mark’s goleader.com/ballyhoo ground balls. Luke handled the play also landed him on the over- BallyhooBallyhoo face-offs and led the team with all All State/All-America Team, the first ever Cranford player Submit commentary and items for publishing. elected to such an honor. Email to [email protected] goleader.com/subscribe l'ennemi du journaliste CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, June 11, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

“Mark’s offensive production Coach Reinoso noted. weaknesses in the oppositions’ playing both long stick midfield, lected to the Gill Gibbs New Jer- was record-breaking for us. He Junior attack man Richie Hurley defense and exploit them down and close defense. He was usu- sey All-Stars Senior Showcase not only ranked among the lead- had a breakout season with 57 low around the goal mouth. Pos- ally matched up with the opposi- game. Kleiman was named Third ers of the state in scoring all goals, 17 assists and 33 ground sessing excellent hands, he was tions’ best offensive players, and Team All-Conference. season, [sits 4th overall], but he balls. Hurley received All-Con- lethal in transition situations.” did a great job against them,” This season Shupp recorded also was the state’s leading scor- ference Second-Team honors. Sophomore midfielder Connor Coach Reinoso said. 204 saves and was voted to First- ing midfielder by a wide margin, According to Coach Reinoso, [He Fitch rammed in 42 goals, added Fay was voted to the All-Confer- Team All-Conference honors as which really shows his ability to was] very cunning with and with- 10 assists and scooped 39 ground ence First-Team, All-State Group well as Third-Team/Honorable distribute the ball in traffic,” out the ball. He was able to locate balls. He was selected to the 2 Second-Team and was also se- Mention for All-State Group 2. Second Team All-Conference. Attacker Mark Pawlick notched 29 goals, 11 assists and 22 ground balls. Attacker Nick Colucci finished with 18 goals, 23 assists and 17 ground balls. Midfielder Mike Palumbo finished with six goals, five assists and 19 ground balls. Coordinating very well with the offense that scored 266 goals as compared to 192 goals last year, the Cougar defense, including senior goalkeeper Ryan Shupp, permitted only 160 goals (Statis- tically one of the best in the state). Defender Dan Fay, a four-year starter, also had 25 ground balls and junior Mike Kleiman had 22. “Our defense was one of the stingiest around. Fay was our most versatile defensive player, Page S-3 Thursday, June 11, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Senior Strength Helped Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders Tally 21-8 Record in Baseball Page S-7 Thursday, June 11, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

* Westfield Blue Devils Struggled to Finish Season with a 13-13 Record in Baseball * Page S-8 Thursday, June 11, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CF Police, Scouts Presented With Awards By CHRISTINA M. HINKE two suspects, on the first day on township committee introduced Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the job alone. a capital bond ordinance totaling CRANFORD — Police officers Det. Farbanec, Sergeant Frank $4.4 million. Three million dol- were honored for their achieve- Williams and Patrolman Matt lars is allocated to road resurfac- ment in law enforcement in a Siessel apprehended two sus- ing, with the remainder allocated ceremony held at the township pects in an armed robbery at a to new bathrooms at Memorial committee’s official public meet- gas station. In an unmarked car, Field, new police equipment, a ing on Tuesday night. Det. Farbanec tailed one suspect generator at the firehouse and Thirteen police officers were on the Garden State Parkway other items. given the 2015 Police Depart- while calling in for backup that A resolution was passed, by a ment Award presented by Police led to the arrest of the robbers. 4-to-1 vote, with Commissioner Chief James Wozniak. Also at Tuesday’s meeting, Tom Hannen, Jr. dissenting, to Detective Spencer Durkin was Bonnie Caldwell, Sarah Cassidy, award a $1.2-million contract for honored with an award for un- Rebecca Durant, Sabrina work to the North Avenue Train covering a heroin drug ring in Huwang, Jennifer Schneider and Station Plaza. Part of the cost will Roselle that led to four arrests. Jillian Walter were awarded the be funded with grant money to- Patrolmen Mike Dubitsky, Greg Girl Scout Gold Award. taling $500,000. The cost of the Melissa Cook for The Westfield Leader Federici and Nadia Jones per- Girl Scout Silver Awards were project has increased over the TEACHER-STUDENT BOND...Francine Serpico, one of the 21 Cranford formed lifesaving techniques on awarded to Cadette Troop 40334 years after the project’s antici- Public Schools employees retiring this year, reunites with her former first-grade Katherine Halix after an emer- members Samantha Berry, pated cost was much less than pupil from Bloomingdale Avenue School, Kathleen Marie Shatinsky, now a gency call was received. Ms. Katherine Ruane, Isabella Stoto, bids received. junior at Cranford High School and student liaison to the BOE, at Monday Halix, who was present at the Grace Varga, Amber Bretz, Julia “The project has ballooned to night's BOE meeting at Lincoln School in Cranford. ceremony, thanked the officers LoGiudice and Natalie Schindler, the point that I don’t think it is for their efforts in saving her life. and to Cadette Troop 40046 affordable,” Commissioner Patrolman Dan Donnerstag, Pa- members Julia Lachenauer and Hannen said. He also cited the BOE Recognizes 21 trolman Mike O’Neil and Sergeant Mary Grace McNamara. loss of more than 20 parking Russ Luedecker were able to save Eagle Scouts David Weichert, spots as a downside to the a 91-year-old choking victim. It Andrew Licks and Alexander Levy project. Employee Retirements took continued attempts of the were presented with Eagle Scout “This is a pedestrian safety Heimlich maneuver to save the Awards. project. It was overdue,” Com- By MELISSA COOK Retiree Francine Serpico, a first- woman from choking to death. During regular business, the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Specially Written for The Westfield Leader grade teacher at Bloomingdale After an identity theft investi- CRANFORD — The board of edu- Avenue School, enhanced the ap- gation performed by Detective cation (BOE) and Superintendent plause as she recognized her Derek Farbanec, four individuals of Schools Gayle Carrick recog- former first-grade pupil, Kathleen were arrested. It was revealed nized and commended 21 Marie Shatinsky, now a junior at that these individuals were re- Cranford Public School employ- Cranford High School, who was sponsible for the identity theft of ees on their service and dedica- in attendance as the student liai- 71 victims throughout the state. tion at a retirement recognition son to the BOE. Anne-Marie Det. Durkin, Patrolman Mike ceremony during Monday night’s McCarthy, a home economics Andrews and Patrolman Brian BOE meeting at Lincoln School in teacher at Hillside Avenue School, Trotter were responsible for ar- Cranford. said her “best teaching years rests of individuals after pulling Among those retirees recog- were in Cranford” as she ac- over a car and finding drugs and nized was Joan Krov, a Cranford cepted her recognition from the a handgun loaded with hollow native, who has been a language board. point bullets. arts teacher at Orange Avenue The board formally recognized “There is no doubt in my mind School, her alma mater, for 39 and thanked Kathleen Shatinsky these individuals came to years. Also recognized was Jo- for the successful completion of Cranford to commit a violent act,” Ann Jayson, a special-education her term as student liaison to the Chief Wozniak said. teacher at Hillside Avenue School, BOE for the 2014-2015 school After a motor vehicle stop, Pa- who said, “It was truly an honor year. Ms. Carrick extended a spe- trolmen Timothy Handy and and a privilege” to spend her cial thank you to Kathleen for her Donnerstag discovered mari- years teaching in Cranford, as diligence and participation in juana, and a passenger of the Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader she accepted her expression of board meetings and work ses- vehicle fled the scene that led to DUNKED!...Cranford firefighter Tom Hannen gets dunked in the dunk tank appreciation from Ms. Carrick and sions, adding that she appreci- a chase by Ptl. Donnerstag. Ptl. during Cranford’s Town-wide Cookout family dinner event held Sunday Board President Mary Venditti. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Handy was left with the other evening at the fire station municipal parking lot. Page S-9 Thursday, June 11, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Bruns Named Assistant Admin., BOE Recognizes 21 Retirements

ated the reciprocal dynamic of also approved the out-of-district understanding what works in the placement of 26 students who Senior Housing Open June 25 Cranford school system. Kathleen receive special-education ser- reported that final exams at vices for the 2015-2016 school By BRIAN TRUSDELL meeting on Tuesday, June 23, to relatively short hour-long meet- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Cranford High School will begin year; Cranford is responsible for formalize the appointment. ing in which Ms. Ariemma also next week, Tuesday through Fri- tuition and transportation. GARWOOD – Borough Trea- “She is the CFO, treasurer and, spoke about a public works day, and the senior prom will be Personnel board approval ap- surer Sandy Bruns has been rec- next to the administrator, has shared service agreement with Friday, June 19. pointments included: Inessa Shor ommended as the in-house staff the most knowledge of the bor- Fanwood. Reading from a pre- The board authorized the sub- Vaccaro, student assistance co- member to become the borough’s ough functions and the govern- pared statement, Ms. Ariemma mission of the Individuals with ordinator, effective September assistant administrator, a newly ment procedures, making her the said the details were not ready Disabilities Act of 2004 (IDEA) 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; created position that will serve obvious choice,” Mrs. Tarantino for public discussion, but that combined grant application for Julia Duyckinck, teacher of fam- as a backup to Borough Clerk said. there have been negotiations with fiscal year 2016 in the amount of ily consumer sciences, effective Christina Ariemma. The resolution also will set the Fanwood for “certain manage- $902,563. This total includes an September 1, 2015 through June Administrative Review Commit- compensation for the position at ment functions and other mat- allocation of $6,948 for the local 30, 2016, and Linda Bove, tee Chairwoman Ann Tarantino $4,500 annually, Mrs. Tarantino ters in the Department of Public non-public schools within the dis- mentoring coordinator, for the put forth Ms. Bruns’ name at said. This amount will be in addi- Works.” trict. Another $874,307 repre- 2015-2016 school year. Tuesday’s borough council meet- tion to her salary as borough Council members held a closed sents the basic allocation and In other business, the board is ing, saying a resolution would be treasurer. executive session at the last $28,256 represents the pre- renewing the tuition agreement introduced at the council’s next The announcement came in a council meeting on May 26 to school allocation. Business Ad- with Union County Vocational- discuss a shared services agree- ministrator Robert Carfagno Technical Schools for the period ment with Fanwood but no de- added that this total amount of of July 1, 2015 through June 30, Cranford Police, Scouts Awards tails were disclosed. $902,563 is “good news,” as this 2016. At Tuesday’s meeting, Mayor figure is up 6.5 percent from last Board member Michael Charles Lombardo, council mem- year. missioner Robert D’Ambola said. zens hearing to raise issues, con- Caulfield raised a new motion for bers nor Ms. Ariemma would nei- The board approved the out- a vote of confidence in Ms. Carrick The committee also introduced cerns and ideas in regards to ther confirm nor deny reports on a $1 million bond ordinance for of-district placement of 36 stu- as superintendent of Cranford potential impacts on the study local blogs and Internet forums dents who receive special-edu- the swim pool utility for improve- the U.S Army Corps of Engineers schools, saying, “Cranford is a that DPW Superintendent Fred cation services for extended community whose complexion is ments to the town pools. is conducting on the Rahway River Corbitt was being dismissed and Cranford resident Leo school year (ESY) programs; changing” and needs an “experi- Basin. The meeting will be held replaced by Fanwood’s DPW Cranford is responsible for tu- McMahon, 90, passed away Sun- from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Roy E. enced leader to help guide the management. ition, transportation and related school system at this time and day, Commissioner Hannen said. Smith Theatre at Union County “Unfortunately, at this time, Mr. McMahon was a 55-year resi- services. ESY begins as early as for the foreseeable future.” This College, 1033 Springfield Avenue they are not able to comment on Wednesday, June 24. The board dent of Cranford. He worked for in Cranford. vote was passed by all board that,” Ms. Ariemma said. members: Mary Venditti, board Western Electric and was a World During the workshop session, She did say the matter would War II Navy veteran. He also held on Monday evening, the Garwood Yard Sale president; Jill Brown, vice-presi- be up for discussion at the June dent; and board members Lisa served on the library board of committee heard a presentation 23 council meeting, but also said trustees. “Leo was always fight- about the New Jersey Pace Pro- Is This Weekend Carbone, Camille Widdows, Cathy the discussion could be in open GARWOOD — The Borough of Morgese, Kurt Petschow, Jr., ing for the taxpayer. He was our gram. or closed session. man for all seasons,” Mr. Hannen The fire department gave a pre- Garwood will hold its 19th An- Daniel DeMarco, Jo Ann Boyle said. sentation on its request for a new CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE nual Town Wide Yard Sale this and Michael Caulfield voted for A viewing will be held from 2 to bucket truck that will cost over Saturday and Sunday, June 13 the motion. 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today, $1 million. They said the current Reading is Good For You and 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The next Cranford BOE meet- Thursday, June 11, at the Dooley truck is over 20 years old and each day. ing will take place Monday, June Funeral Home, 218 North Av- costs more in repairs than its In order to participate, resi- 15, at the Lincoln School, located enue West in Cranford, accord- trade in value of $50,000. dents must register in person at 132 Thomas Street, Cranford, ing to the obituary. Commissioner D’Ambola has at Garwood Borough Hall, lo- beginning at 8 p.m. Another longtime Cranford resi- asked residents again to send in cated at 403 South Avenue, or *** dent, Miriam Ann Moody, passed their ideas for a memorial to Old they may call (908) 789-0710 Editor’s Note: On Wednesday away on May 15. She was a Peppy, the historic Pepperidge or e-mail morning a letter was received by member of the tree advisory tree that was cut down by the [email protected]. A list the newspaper that was sent to board and the Hanson Park Con- township. He has suggested a of participating households will the staff by Ms. Carrick announc- servancy. cutting of the trunk housed by a be available at Borough Hall ing her retirement as Mayor Andis Kalnins asked resi- gazebo and benches made from goleader.com/subscribe during both days of the yard superintedent from the district dents to attend the June 15 citi- the wood of Old Peppy. sale. after seven years. Page S-10 Thursday, June 11, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Bruns Named Assistant Admin, Lombardo to Retire as Dir. of GW Library “The proposal, if accepted, will this year. GARWOOD — Carol Lombardo the school population. Once the of the day or night. not result in any reduction of Council members also dis- will retire as director of the new school annex was built, the Maryanne Duffy has been ap- services provided by the Depart- cussed possibly canceling the Garwood Public Library, effec- library staff moved all the books pointed as the new library direc- ment of Public Works,” Ms. scheduled Tuesday, July 28 coun- tive July 1, 2015. Having served into the new larger quarters lo- tor by the Garwood Library Board Ariemma said in her prepared cil meeting, but deferred that as director since being appointed cated at the back of the school of Trustees. She has served as statement. decision until the Tuesday, July in October of 1998, Mrs. complex on the corner of Walnut library assistant for 10 years at In other action, the council 14 meeting. Lombardo has brought the Street and Third Avenue, almost the Garwood Library. unanimously approved the Mr. Lombardo announced that Garwood Library through many doubling the size of the library. Mrs. Lombardo will remain ac- $59,000 purchase of a police dis- The Villages at Garwood, the $20- changes. Under Mrs. Lombardo’s super- tive in the library community. patch console and related equip- million subsidized Westfield se- When she began her tenure as vision, the Garwood Library has She also plans to travel and play ment and the issuance of a bond nior housing complex on the site director, following the retirement grown exponentially in size and golf, one of her most recent pas- to cover the cost. The issue had of the old St. Anne’s School on of Madeline Ayres, the library services. It has developed an sions. “I’m retiring from my ca- been discussed previously on Second Avenue, is scheduled to was housed in the basement of extensive DVD collection, a large reer – not from life. I plan to be several occasions. be officially open on Thursday, the Franklin School, located near collection of audio-books, a grow- active in the library and the com- The council also gave Ms. June 25 at a 2 p.m. ribbon-cut- the corner of Walnut Street. The ing number of large-print selec- munity. I will, however, miss the Ariemma approval to sign the ting ceremony. library was small, only 1,980 tions, a substantial young adult day-to-day interaction with the lease agreement with the Burger He said approved tenants would square feet, yet served both the collection, and an e-book collec- wonderful library visitors and my King restaurant on North Avenue begin moving in “shortly.” Mrs. general public and the school tion. The library also maintains a great staff who over the years for the leasing of 36 parking Tarantino said she met with the students since 1933. regular schedule of book clubs, have become my friends,” she spaces that would be made avail- complex administrator regard- When it was determined that story time for toddlers, an an- remarked. “Libraries have always able to commuters. ing the 40 parking spaces for the Franklin School was to be torn nual Summer Reading Club, been part of my life and I don’t A resolution setting the cost to more than 70 housing units. She down, Mrs. Lombardo and her once-a-week movies and a vari- see that changing anytime soon.” commuters has yet to be intro- indicated the administrator did staff had to put most of the books ety of monthly events and pro- The Garwood Library Board of duced. not know how many incoming in storage while still maintaining grams for all ages. Trustees will honor Mrs. Additionally, the council de- residents had cars, but that the library services. The library Before coming to the Garwood Lombardo at a farewell recep- bated applying for a Union County available spaces would be as- moved into a small building in Library, Mrs. Lombardo was the tion, open to the public, to be matching grant for recreation im- signed and be adequate. JFK Plaza, keeping only the bare library coordinator at St. Anne’s held on Saturday, June 27, from provements and enhancements. The administrator also prom- necessities to maintain a collec- Parochial School in Garwood for 10 a.m. to noon, at the library. Council President Bill Nierstedt ised to work closely with bor- tion for the public, while keeping five years. Before that, she The Garwood Public Library is asked if removing the wood chips ough officials regarding the park- a small basement room in the worked as a senior library assis- located at the corner of Third surrounding the playground ing issue. school available for the books for tant at the Van Buren Branch Avenue and Walnut Street, be- equipment at the Garwood Sports Library in Newark, and was a hind the Lincoln School complex. and Recreation Complex and re- senior receiving department clerk placing them with a rubberized at the main branch of the Newark Registration to Begin substitute would qualify. Public Library. She received her Ms. Ariemma said the applica- Master of Library Science degree Sat. For Summer Rec. tion was generally vague, but from Rutgers University in 1997. CRANFORD — The Cranford she believed it would qualify. Once settled in the new build- Recreation and Parks Department Because of the matching com- ing in 2005, Mrs. Lombardo and reminds all Cranford residents ponent, Councilwoman Sara her staff established a web pres- that registration for summer pro- Todisco suggested maybe the ence for the Garwood Library, grams will begin this Saturday, borough forego an application including a Facebook page and June 13. Registration will take Wi-Fi; developed new programs place at the Cranford Commu- Reading is Good For You and expanded library services to nity Center, located at 220 Wal- the community, including home nut Avenue. delivery to the elderly and dis- In-person and online registra- abled. Under her leadership, li- tion will occur simultaneously brary circulation has more than starting at 9 a.m. for all pro- doubled and the number of grams. Brochures were mailed cardholders has increased dra- to all Cranford residents and also matically. The library provides can be found online at online catalog services, interli- cranford.com/rec (click on Infor- brary loans and electronic re- mation). For more information, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader sources that give Garwood Li- call (908) 709-7283, Option 2. goleader.com/subscribe AMERICAN CLASSICS…This classic car show was a popular attraction at brary cardholders access to a These programs are for Cranford Sunday’s second annual Garwood Rocks! festival. variety of information any time residents only. Page S-11 Thursday, June 11, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CF Pl. Bd. OK’s Lincoln Ave. Subdivision By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Cranford Township Engineer that are known flood areas. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Carl O’Brien, who is hired as a The lots previously housed two, CRANFORD — The planning part-time engineer from Maser two-and-a-half-story dwellings, board last Wednesday approved, Consulting for the township, was Mr. Watson said. What is being by a 7-to-1 vote, with the condi- not present at the meeting. In proposed is two, two-family tion that a garage be razed, ap- the past, the planning board has homes. plicant Homaz, LLC’s request for voiced its concern with the engi- Austin Hood, a principal owner a minor subdivision to create two neer not being present during of Homaz, LLC, testified that the new, two-family homes with less application hearings. garage would be removed once than the minimum required lot The two-family homes would be the approvals are met with the width for lots that contain two- located near South Avenue where application. family uses at 16 and 18 Lincoln the Garwood Brook lies, and Mr. Avenue West. Aschenbach said this area floods. Kidz Klub Camp The two-family homes will be He wanted more information on built between South Avenue and the flood-control plan for the ap- To Launch June 22 South Union Avenue. A minimum plication due to the fact that the CRANFORD — The Cranford Pool lot width of 70 feet is required area floods, he said. and Fitness Center, located at where the proposed is 69.98 feet. James Watson of EKA Associ- 401 Centennial Avenue, offers “I have a reservation regarding ates, a professional planner and the Kidz Klub, a weekly day camp the onsite treatment (for flood land surveyor, said he did not for its members ages 5 through Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader control measures). I think the design the seepage pit that was 10. Kidz Klub emphasizes out- TALENTED ENTERTAINER…Among the attractions at Sunday’s second engineer should have been here part of the application and could door play and pool activities. annual Garwood Rocks! festival was this juggler on stilts. for that…,” Planning Board mem- not testify on that portion of the Children also participate in arts ber Dan Aschenbach said when application. and crafts and a weekly bus trip. he voted against the application. Mr. Watson said it met the mini- Tuition includes the trip, camp Public Urged to Weigh In On mum requirements of the town- T-shirts, backpack, a protective ship. Mr. Aschenbach’s concern swimshirt and snacks. Camp Probitas Verus Honos is those minimal requirements hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Flood Solutions at Meeting may not be adequate for areas Early drop-off at 7 a.m. and late pickup to 6:30 p.m. are available CRANFORD – Extreme weather Bergen said. “The time is now to for $5 per hour. events like Hurricane Irene and take meaningful action that pro- This year, Kidz Klub will run for Superstorm Sandy have brought tects our neighborhoods while 10 weeks from June 22 to August renewed calls to resolve chronic enabling Union County to keep 28. Tuition for one to two weeks flooding issues in the Rahway growing.” is $195 per week per child. For River Basin, particularly in The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- three to five weeks it is $185 per Cranford and Rahway as well as neers and the New Jersey De- week, and for six to 10 weeks it Springfield and Union. Members partment of Environmental Pro- is $175 per week. Additional chil- of the public are urged to lend tection (DEP) have been working dren are discounted 10 percent. their voices to this effort by at- to develop solutions for flooding A 20-percent deposit is required tending an information meeting in Union and Essex counties with with the registration forms and a conducted by state and federal a particular focus centered on $75 registration fee. The bal- officials, hosted by the Union Cranford and Rahway, in the form ance is due by the child’s first County Freeholder Board and the of the Rahway River Basin Flood week of camp. Mayors’ Council on Rahway River Risk Management Feasibility Registration packets are avail- Watershed Flood Control. Study. able in the Fitness Center at the The meeting will take place in At the June 15 meeting, repre- Centennial Avenue complex, or the Roy E. Smith Theatre at Union sentatives from both agencies online at cranford.com/pool. In- County College, 1033 Springfield will present their findings and terested persons should click on Avenue in Cranford on Monday, discuss their progress toward “Forms,” then on “KK.” Registra- June 15, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. preparing an Environmental Im- tion must be in person. Hours are “The science shows that ex- pact Statement for the proposed Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Monday through Friday, 8:30 treme storms are becoming more solutions. Representatives from FRESH BREAD...This customer admires bread from Hoboken Farms at a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For additional frequent and intense, and our the Mayors’ Council on Rahway Cranford’s first ever Sunday morning farmers’ market held in the South hours or more information, call experience here in Union County River Watershed Flood Control Avenue train station parking lot. The market is sponsored by the Cranford Sally at (908) 709-7260, exten- confirms it,” Union County Free- will also attend. Community Connection. sion no. 2307. holder Vice-Chairman Bruce H. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-12 Thursday, June 11, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Public Urged to Weigh In on Flood Solutions The meeting is designed to en- able members of the public to comment on flooding issues and the impacts of proposed solu- tions to be included in the final Environmental Impact State- ment. At the meeting, information will also be solicited on natural re- sources in the Rahway River Ba- sin, including wildlife, plant life and wetland habitats. “I want to emphasize that dur- ing this preliminary phase, sev- eral different options are being Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader explored,” said Union County COMMUNITY RUN...Runners race in the Centennial Village Velocity 5K Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE...Pop-Up Yoga on Alden Street by Alluem Yoga Race Sunday morning in Cranford. The race was sponsored by the Centennial a Cranford resident. will be among those activivities featured this Friday, June 12, as part of the Village Group, which works to beautify and revitalize Cranford’s Centennial The meeting agenda will be: 7 Friday Night Live! series in Downtown Cranford. Please article below. Village business district. to 7:30 p.m., Informational Poster Board Session and Infor- mation Exchange; 7:30 to 8 p.m., Friday Night Live! Series Pool/Fitness Center Has Memberships Formal Informational Presenta- CRANFORD — The Cranford Pool registration at (908) 709-7260 tion; 8 to 9 p.m., Informational and Fitness Center has an- for this information. Individuals Poster Board Session and Infor- Begins In CF Downtown nounced that there are still open- are advised not to set up a new mation Exchange. ings available for its 2015 Sum- account as their identification will Details on the alternatives are CRANFORD — The streets of stores and so much more. Giant mer Membership. Registration for no longer be valid. available on the Army Corps of downtown Cranford will be rockin board games like Connect Four, Cranford residents and non-resi- If an individual does not al- Engineers website, usace.mil. with music, yoga, legos contests, Checkers and Tic Tac Toe will be dents can be done online or in ready have an account, upon For more information on the giant games and entertainment on various downtown streets for person at the Cranford Pool and completing registration he or she Rahway River Basin Flood Risk starting this Friday, June 12. The everyone to stop and play. Fitness Center, located at 401 will receive an e-mail containing Management Feasibility Friday Night Live! series will kick Future Friday Night Live! nights Centennial Avenue, Cranford. his or her login information. Par- Study, contact Rifat Salim, off with a “Rockin Block Party” include “Legos, Legos Every- Hours for in-person registra- ticipants are encouraged to keep project manager, and continue one Friday night where” contest on July 10. Bring tion and picture identification are this e-mail in a safe place so they [email protected] each month through October. your own legos and have a blast. as follows: Monday to Friday, 9 can continue to enjoy the conve- or (917) 790-8215. The June 12th event starts at 5 On August 21, Alluem will be a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and nience of online registration. p.m. and includes Pop-Up Yoga back with the annual Rock Yoga Thursday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., and For additional information, visit on Alden Street run by Alluem Night and other Cranford busi- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. cranford.com/pool or contact the Probitas Verus Honos Yoga, music, Knitting in Public nesses will participate in Wellness Online registration allows indi- Pool Utility at (908) 709-7260. Night, special events in many and Fitness activities. On Sep- viduals to securely register their tember 4 downtown streets will entire family at one time from become “Jersey Boardwalk the comfort of their home or Cranford Rec. Announces Reservations Available For Cranford West Nights.” The series will conclude workplace 24 hours a day, seven on October 23 with “Wild and days a week. Individuals may CRANFORD — The Cranford ing, hiking, picnicking and the cated at 220 Walnut Avenue, will Crazy Scarecrows” as part of the create their Community Pass ac- Recreation and Parks Department local scenery and attractions the accept reservations Monday 8th Annual Scarecrow Stroll. Ev- count now by accessing has announced that Cranford area has to offer. through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 ery event will include music, en- register.communitypass.net/ West will reopen Friday, July 3, Reservations will begin on Fri- p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., tertainment, and activities for cranford. through Sunday, July 5, for the day, June 19, at 9 a.m., for the and Saturday (in June only), 9:30 kids. Those who have already cre- weekend. There is a two-night Fourth of July weekend. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cabin and tent For more information about ated an account with Community minimum on holiday weekends. Reservations will continue for sites are $25 per night. Resi- each event, activities and enter- Pass/Recreation Department are Cranford West is a rustic style other weekends in July through dents must be at least 21 years tainment like the downtown able to use that login informa- camp located in Hope, N.J. September, two weeks prior to old and show proof of residency. Cranford Facebook page, tion. If unable to remember one’s Cranford residents have the op- the weekend requested. The For further information, call www.facebook.com/ user name and password, call portunity to enjoy fishing, boat- Cranford Community Center, lo- (908) 709-7283, Option No. 2. downtowncranford. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here

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