Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 23, 2017 OUR 127th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 12-2017 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Westfield Council Introduces Municipal Budget For 2017 By CHRISTINA M. HINKE $1.8 million in parking fees, $1.7 Gildea said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader million in sewer fees, $700,000 in Debt service is $2.6 million, and WESTFIELD — The town coun- court fines and fees, and $450,578 makes up 6 percent of the budget. cil introduced its 2017 budget Tues- from the Westfield Regional Health The town continues to hold its AAA day with an 8-to-0 vote. Expendi- Department. The fund balance is rating from Standard and Poor’s. tures total $42,829,987, anticipated $2.2 million, up 123 percent, or The Special Improvement Dis- revenues equate to $15,167,605, $1.2 million over last year. trict budget remained flat over last bringing the tax levy to Expenditures include salary and year. $27,662,382. Taxes will increase wages of $16.8 million, operating During the public comment por- this year at 1.49 percent. The aver- costs of $4.4 million, and capital tion of the meeting, Westfield High age assessed home of $180,900 improvements of $1.1 million, School student Sydney Stewart would see an increase for municipal which funds infrastructure and De- asked the council how it would im- services of about $45 in 2017. The partment of Public Works (DPW) prove the pedestrian safety of Cen- town council is expected to hold a equipment and trucks. The council tral Avenue following the death of a public hearing and vote to adopt the has earmarked capital expenditures fellow student, 14-year-old Terry budget on Tuesday, April 18. The for the DPW over the last three DiFalco, who was struck by a motor budget is expected to be available years, and uses a “pay as you go” vehicle there on the evening of on the municipal website today. philosophy instead of borrowing March 4. Revenues anticipated include money, Town Administrator Jim “We are going to wait until the full report comes in and then we will take a look at that report with our traffic safety engineer…and determine what, if any action, will be taken,” Mayor Andy Skibitsky said. In other business, the council adopted an ordinance to authorize a $150,000, zero-interest loan from Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader the New Jersey Department of Com- IRISH EYES ARE SMILING...John Dugan was given a proclamation at Tuesday night’s Westfield Town Council meeing munity Affairs that will go towards for being named the 2017 Friendly Son of St Patrick's Irish Man of the Year. paving a municipal parking lot. The Arc of Union County, Inc. is planning to build between four and eight affordable-housing units on Carey, Munoz Retiring From two parcels of land on the corners of Myrtle Avenue and Grandview Avenue, with an expected comple- tion date of 2019, Town Attorney School District Principal Posts Russell Finestein said. The council passed a resolution to convey town- By SARAH MCGRAIL Mr. Carey started his career teach- Jersey companies had been ap- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader owned property to Arc for this pur- ing physical education at Edison In- pointed. GET YOUR PANCAKES...Rotarian Maria Fuentez serves pancakes during the pose. Arc provides housing to the WESTFIELD — A school princi- termediate School from 1969 to 1988 Stone Creek, Inc., from Lodi, will annual Westfield Rotary Club pancake breakfast Saturday morning in the pal who has taught in Westfield for when he moved to Westfield High carry out the general construction Westfield High School cafeteria. intellectually and developmentally disabled. almost 50 years is to retire at the end School (WHS) to teach physical edu- work at a cost of $913,300; Comfort The council also passed a resolu- of this school year, the Board of cation and became assistant princi- Mechanical Corp., of Long Branch, tion to award a contract for a trailer Education was told last week. pal there in 1993. In 1996 he re- will be responsible for the HVACR Board to Take Comments mounted mobile firewood proces- Stewart Carey, who has been prin- turned to Edison to take up the role at a cost of $809,510; and the electri- sor that will be able to make fire- cipal of Roosevelt Intermediate of assistant principal and became cal work will be carried out by Eliza- wood from timber at the recycling School for more than 12 years, will principal at Roosevelt in 2004. beth-based Lessner Electric Com- From Public on Birchwood center. Residents of Westfield will stand down after 48 years teaching at The district will also lose another pany at a cost of $1,583,200. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO A developer has not been chosen nor CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 three different schools in the district. school principal as Jeanette Munoz The overall cost to the town will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader have bids been accepted. No blue- has announced her intention to leave be $3,306,010 which was raised by a CRANFORD – The planning board prints for the site have been presented, Jefferson Elementary School after $4-million bond voted for in January was updated last week on the 16-acre officials said. New PD Chief Named in 15 years. 2016. The rest of the money from the Birchwood Avenue property, which The planning board meeting for Roosevelt will lose long-serving bond will be used to pay architects’ the township recently purchased from public comments on the redevelop- librarian and media specialist Moira fees and to buy seats for the new developer S. Hekemian Group for ment has been tentatively set for Garwood; AFC Bldg. Closed Abraham who has been at the school auditoriums. $18.5 million. Wednesday, April 19. Residents can since 1993 and Suzanne Hanas, who Mrs. Sullivan also went on to The township is now looking for attend, voice their opinions and view By BETSEY BURGDORF recommend the council undertake a has worked as part of the secretarial present a tentative school budget to another developer to build an apart- specifically what may be planned for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader revaluation until mandated by the state team for 11 years. the board and told members there ment complex on the site. The new the site. GARWOOD — At the March 14 to do so, which she said will be in Patricia Marchiano, a mathemat- would be no increase in aid from the development would contain 225 units, Mayor Thomas Hannen, Jr. said meeting of the Garwood Council, the about two to three years. Ms. Switzer ics teacher at WHS, will be leaving state for the new school year. State 37 percent less than the 360 sought by the goal is to sell the property to a new police chief was named, the clo- stated there would be no advantage to after ten years. aid now represents 3.5 percent of the Hekemian. notable developer whose vision for sure of the building located at the have it done before the state mandate. A new Roosevelt principal will Westfield budget compared to 8.3 Engineering consulting firm Ma- Cranford aligns with the residents’ Garwood Sports and Athletic Com- She estimated the revaluation would oversee a major change at the school percent in 1991, while enrollment in ser Consulting, employed by vision. Mayor Hannen said bids will plex was announced, and the budget cost about $120,000. That total does as contractors have been appointed the district has increased by 45 per- Cranford, told the planning board it be considered from developers who and the affordable-housing develop- not include updating the tax map, to carry out major renovations to the cent. has been determined that the have “excellent” financial track ment was discussed. which comes at an additional cost. auditoriums at both middle schools. She presented a chart showing that Birchwood property meets all the cri- records and who are willing to nego- Councilman Lou Petruzzelli an- The council passed a resolution, 4 Business Administrator Dana the cost per pupil had been kept teria for redevelopment. Board mem- tiate development aesthetics effec- nounced that Garwood Police De- to 2, with Councilman Joe Sarno and Sullivan said the board was obliged lower than the state average and bers said a public legal notice will tively with the planning board, town- partment Lieutenant James Wright Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro voting to accept the lowest bid from a re- lower than several school districts in announce that 215-235 Birchwood ship council and resident desires. The was unanimously named by the coun- against, to refer the redevelopment of sponsible company and three New the area with similar enrollments. Avenue has been zoned for redevel- mayor also said it is in the township’s cil as the new chief of police. He will the South Avenue Casale/Petro prop- opment. The notice is legal proce- best interest to choose a developer replace Chief Bruce Underhill, who erty back to the planning board. Coun- dure identifying a meeting date to who is financially solvent so the will retire at the end of March after cilman Petruzzelli said the governing discuss evolving development details. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 serving 17 years on the force. body hired an attorney and a financial Council President Sara Todisco advisor to “crunch numbers” and talk reported that the budget process is to the developer, Ed Russo. Attorney almost complete and told The Bill Northgrave and the financial Westfield Leader that the total budget group Acacia were hired by the coun- will be approximately $7 million, cil to help with the redevelopment amounting to a 1-percent increase. project. “Right now the council is looking “The number of affordable-hous- at a budget that would maintain all ing units was reduced from 319 to municipal services at their current 298 units and now goes back to the levels, but would mean about a $70 planning board,” Councilman increase on the average home,” Coun- Petruzzelli said. “Council did their cil President Todisco stated. “We are part; they brought in a financial advi- at the point in the budget process sor to analyze how much of a margin where the budget has now been of profit the builder is going to make. brought before the full council and Now the developer has to do things to the public to be prepared for an intro- alleviate traffic.” duction by the deadline put out by the “We live in an area when the roads state, which is March 17, or the soon- were built when people didn’t have Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader est council meeting thereafter, which cars,” Councilman Petruzzelli said. TALENTED ...The Westfield High School Stage Band, lead by James Doyle, performs for the crowd during the annual Westfield Rotary Club pancake is March 28,” she said. A final budget “What do you do with a piece of breakfast Saturday morning in the high school’s cafeteria. Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader meeting, open to the public, will be property like that…close to the train. MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD… As part of Healthcare “Stakeouts” held this evening, Thursday, March If the council didn’t do anything here, PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE throughout the country last Thursday and Friday, protesters hold signs to shine 23, at 7 p.m., in Borough Hall. the state supreme court would come light on political actions that they think need attention. All-day vigils from 8 a.m. Council President Todisco stated in and say these are your numbers you Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 to 6 p.m. were held at the Westfield office of Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th). In New that the borough’s tax assessor, Ann have to meet.” Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-18 Jersey, specifically, protesters picketed the Congressional District offices of Switzer, made a presentation at the Councilman Petruzzelli told The Police ...... 20 Real Estate .... 11-17 Republican Reps. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11th) in Morristown, Mr. Lance in March 9 special budget meeting re- Leader that the March 14 meeting Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 19 Flemington and Westfield, Frank LoBiondo (R-2nd) in Mays Landing, Tom Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 MacArthur (R-3rd) in Marlton and Chris Smith (R-4th) in Freehold. garding the revaluation. She does not CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD Congratulations to the WEST Beth Sulllivan Sales Associate #1 Agent for February! Cell: 908-578-3812

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USPS 485200 Thursday, March 23, 2017 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 58th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 12-2017 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Scotch Plains Council Introduces Budget With 1.97-Percent Tax Hike

By FRED T. ROSSI lays, which doesn’t include the tain $100,000 to be used for possible Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times library’s $1,358,986 budget, is open-space purchases instead of be- SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- slightly more than $231,000 higher ing used to pay debt service, a move ship council on Tuesday introduced than last year’s outlays and includes that Mayor Alexander Smith said the 2017 municipal budget, which money to hire two new police officers means the township will “start plan- will be financed in part by a 1.97 and one new public works employee. ning for” the need for recreation and percent, or 2.9-cent, increase in the Mr. Mirabella said the expansion of additional open space. There will also local property tax rate, meaning the the police force will be the first in be a reduction of nearly two-thirds in average homeowner will see an addi- more than 25 years. Four special po- police overtime costs, from $560,000 tional $35.44 on the municipal por- lice officers will also be hired and be in 2016 to $200,000 budgeted for this tion of their tax bill. tasked with parking enforcement du- year. About $200,000 is being appro- The spending plan “addresses town- ties as well as assisting at special priated to fund the coming retire- ship needs in a cost-effective way,” events in the downtown. ments of three long-time township said Township Manager Al Mirabella. Some $200,000 will be moved from employees: Fire Chief Jonathan Ellis, A public hearing and vote on the the capital bond to the operating bud- Public Works Director Joseph Timko budget will be held on Tuesday, April get for the purchase of four new po- and Finance Director Lori Majeski. 18. lice vehicles as well as technology Besides the $14,935,957 in total The $25,033,053 in proposed out- purchases. The budget will also re- property taxes expected to be col- lected — a $296,000 increase over last year — the budget will also be financed by using $3.4 million of the township’s $4.5 million in surplus funds and $2.2 million in state aid, a level that’s remained constant for the past several years. Additional fund- Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing will come from an anticipated CELEBRATING LEPRECHAUNS AND MORE…Darby Road Pub’s fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration is a full $730,000 in construction code fees; weekend. On the 17th, Mr. and Mrs. Burns, married 50 years ago, celebrate with their children and grandchildren at the last year, an identical amount was giant, heated tent behind the Pub on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. anticipated but the township ended up collecting $1.1 million as more homes were built or renovated amidst an improving economy. The 2017 Tentative $95-Million Budget budget also anticipates that interest on investment will amount to $75,000. Last year, $50,000 in interest income Approved by SP-F School Board was projected while the township ended up realizing $115,952. In other business, the council passed By ROBYN ORR-GIOFFRE The Scotch Plains 2017-2018 pro- jected but down from the $2,929,077 a resolution condemning the recent spate Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times posed school tax levy is $68,349,592, received last year. Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch with an annual tax increase of $180.41 The district has budgeted $880,426 SHAMROCKS AND HATS…Younger guests at Darby Road Pub’s fifth annual of anti-Semitic threats and vandalism festival get into the spirit of the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Irish dancers, live that have been reported around the Plains-Fanwood Board of Education per home, a 2.22 percent increase for capital and maintenance items. music and plenty of corned beef were on hand to help celebrate on Park Avenue country and even locally, at the Jewish accepted a tentative budget of $95 over last year. The Fanwood pro- The budget supports a number of in Scotch Plains. Community Center (JCC) on Martine million to be submitted to the execu- posed school tax is $19,743,815, with academic and co-curricular programs Avenue, and affirmed “the fundamen- tive county superintendent for final an annual tax increase of $245.30 per and activities. tal right of all people to be free to approval last Thursday night at the home or 3.47 percent over 2016. Professional development is a high Rec. Panel Cautious on practice their religion and to be treated open agenda meeting. As previously reported by The priority in the budget, with the district equally under the law” and urged other Projected total expenditures add Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, 56 offering teacher coaching and leader- municipalities to join in the condemna- up to $95,027,986 with anticipated percent of the operating budget goes ship programs, classroom embedded ‘Mindfulness’ Camp tion of threats and violence. revenues equaling $6,934,579. The to salaries, 21 percent for benefits, professional development, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 cost to taxpayers will be $88,093,407. nine percent to tuition for special S.T.E.A.M. unit development, inte- By FRED T. ROSSI Clark this summer — as part of the education and the Union County grating the arts and writing and the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times township’s regular summer camp of- Magnet Schools, three percent for Professional Development Academy. SCOTCH PLAINS — Members of ferings. Gas Utility Work to Begin facilities maintenance, three percent As a result of a resolution being the township recreation commission While supportive of the overall for transportation and one percent for passed in 2012 that changed the school reacted cautiously to a proposal from concept, Commission member Col- capital expenditures. The board re- election date to November, there will a local social worker to operate a leen Gialanella said she was con- Next Month In Fanwood solved that there would be an adjust- be no opportunity for the public to week-long “mindfulness” summer cerned about the township’s potential ment for increase costs of health ben- vote on the 2017-2018 school bud- camp aimed at children. liability, explaining that she did not By MICHAEL BONACCORSO expected in the “15 or so” other streets efits in the amount of $719,017. get, as long as the district stays within Annette Ferrigno spoke at want a parent to mistakenly think the Specially Written for The Scotch-Plains Fanwood Times presented throughout the upcoming Additionally, in regards to utility the 2 percent cap and the available Monday’s commission meeting and recreation department was providing FANWOOD — Elizabethtown Gas year. Ms. Earley said, “Each home and appropriations, the budget will plan exemptions. said that in recent years she has “seen therapeutic services to their child. will commence next month a gas main street is different in what is deemed a for an increase of 2 percent for natu- Three public meetings are planned a need for kids to relax more” since Given that Ms. Ferrigno’s organiza- replacement project in the borough. most efficient replacement approach ral gas, 2.5 percent for electricity and to discuss the budget. The PTA Coun- they are stressed about school, the tion, Kids for Kids, is a for-profit Fifteen streets are listed for road exca- by Elizabethtown engineers.” 1.5 percent for water. The number cil budget presentation will be held Internet, social media and the pres- venture, Mrs. Gialanella said that vation enabling the replacements. There is a project website, hotline projection of state and federal aid on Wednesday, April 5, the public sures stemming from those activities. perhaps the optimal route would be Elizabethtown Gas, Government and e-mail for any public concerns. was uncertain at the last meeting but budget presentation will be held She has conducted day-long work- for Ms. Ferrigno to rent space, such and Community Affairs representa- The project hotline is 1-(866) 767- has since been confirmed at Wednesday, April 19 and the public shops that include activities designed, as the Shady Rest clubhouse, from tive Tina Earley presented project de- 5558; voicemails on the weekend will $3,014,466, the same amount re- hearing and final adoption will take she said, “to try to have kids be more the township instead of formally tails and updates to the borough coun- be responded to on Monday. Custom- ceived last year. The final number for place on Thursday, April 27. present and in the moment.” They partnering with the municipal gov- cil at its meeting Tuesday night. Ms. ers also can e-mail revenue from grants and entitlements In other business news, the board could include yoga, meditation-type ernment. Earley said the project will address [email protected]. In ad- is $2,425,415, slightly more than pro- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 moments, healthy eating and other Mrs. Ferrigno said several times “aging” pipes. Also, indoor gas meters dition, general information can be hands-on activities. Ms. Ferrigno pro- that she would not be providing any will be moved to the outside of cus- found at elizabethtowngas.com/neigh- posed operating her week-long sum- kind of therapy or counseling to camp tomers’ homes. Ms. Earley said, “Gas borhood. Ms. Earley said any alter- mer camp —similar to what she said attendees, who would be charged meters placed on the outside of a home ations to roads or residential lawns she will be doing in Fanwood and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 are more accessible during emergen- will be fixed by Elizabethtown and cies.” Customer service lines running restored to their “originality” within from the gas main to the home will be 90 days “after each specific task or replaced. street has been completed.” Ms. Earley said the project will tar- In other business, Mayor Mahr and get 500 customer homes, and it “should the council announced that this month take about a year to complete all the is Girl Scout Month. The Scotch Plains- streets.” Ms. Earley said residents from Fanwood Girl Scouts have over 800 the confirmed streets received a letter members spanning kindergarten informing them their streets will be through high school. In the last 30 excavated “at some point within the years, 83 members from the local chap- year.” Customers were informed they ter have reached Gold member status, will have to make gas meters acces- the highest honor in Girl Scouting. sible to workers. Not all the streets’ gas Three hundred adult volunteers sup- mains will be repaired simultaneously. port the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Girl Mayor Colleen Mahr voiced con- Scouts. cern on “needing official dates” for Mayor Mahr praised “the young when each individual street will be ladies for demonstrating leadership Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times improved. Ms. Earley confirmed, “An and becoming excellent community BEADS AND BOWS…Younger members of the Shea Jennings Irish Dancers from Garwood get ready to entertain the crowds in the giant heated tent by Darby official schedule for each street spe- members.” The Girl Scouts are selling Road Pub on St. Patrick’s Day. The fifth year weekend celebration saw plenty of cifically can be addressed. A long- their cookies and are celebrating their fun, food and drink for Scotch Plains residents and diners who came from all over term main replacement schedule does 105th year nationally. The local troop Union County. Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD…As part of Healthcare “Stakeouts” not exist yet.” has donated time and resources to throughout the country last Thursday and Friday, protesters hold signs to shine Councilman Tom Kranz asked for Children’s Specialized Hospital and PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE “clarification” on whether the improve- made over 1,100 sandwiches for the light on political actions that they think need attention. All-day vigils from 8 a.m. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 to 6 p.m. were held at the Westfield office of Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th). In New ments on Shady Lane and Poplar Place Salvation Army shelter in Plainfield. Jersey, specifically, protesters picketed the Congressional District offices of would be a “prototype” to what the Richard Regenthal was honored as Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-18 Republican Reps. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11th) in Morristown, Mr. Lance in other streets and homes could expect. Fanwood’s volunteer of the month. Police ...... 20 Real Estate .... 11-17 Flemington and Westfield, Frank LoBiondo (R-2nd) in Mays Landing, Tom Ms. Earley confirmed those projects Mr. Regenthal currently serves as presi- Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 19 Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 MacArthur (R-3rd) in Marlton and Chris Smith in Freehold. are “prototypical in a sense,” to what is CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WESTFIELD Congratulations to the WEST Beth Sulllivan Sales Associate #1 Agent for February! Cell: 908-578-3812

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By BETSEY BURGDORF March 9 special budget meeting re- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times garding the revaluation. She does not GARWOOD — At the March 14 recommend the council undertake a meeting of the Garwood Council, the revaluation until mandated by the state new police chief was named, the clo- to do so, which she said will be in sure of the building located at the about two to three years. Ms. Switzer Garwood Sports and Athletic Com- stated there would be no advantage to plex was announced, and the budget have it done before the state mandate. and the affordable-housing develop- She estimated the revaluation would ment was discussed. cost about $120,000. That total does Councilman Lou Petruzzelli an- not include updating the tax map, HEROES PROJECT...The Terrill Middle School’s Divas and Heroes group nounced that Garwood Police De- which comes at an additional cost. donated over 150 lunches to St. Joseph Social Service Center to help feed the partment Lieutenant James Wright The council passed a resolution, 4 homeless. The Heroes led a school-wide fundraiser for the only all-boys orphanage was unanimously named by the coun- to 2, with Councilman Joe Sarno and in New Jersey. cil as the new chief of police. He will Councilwoman Ileen Cuccaro voting Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times replace Chief Bruce Underhill, who against, to refer the redevelopment of THINK PURPLE...Purple ribbons adorn trees and light poles outside schools, libraries and town hall in Scotch Plains as part of the anti-drug/anti-alcohol Think will retire at the end of March after the South Avenue Casale/Petro prop- Purple Week that took place last week. Freeholders Set to Vote on serving 17 years on the force. erty back to the planning board. Coun- Council President Sara Todisco cilman Petruzzelli said the governing reported that the budget process is body hired an attorney and a financial Mountainside Recognizes New Contract With Amtrak almost complete and told The Scotch advisor to “crunch numbers” and talk Plains-Fanwood Times that the total to the developer, Ed Russo. Attorney By PAUL J. PEYTON next 30 years,” Mr. Graziano said. budget will be approximately $7 mil- Bill Northgrave and the financial Officers Who Delivered Baby Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “It’s a great rate,” Freeholder Vice- lion, amounting to a 1-percent in- group Acacia were hired by the coun- COUNTY — The Union County Chairman Sergio Granados com- crease. cil to help with the redevelopment By KATE BROWNE where several run-off catch basins are Freeholders are set to vote tonight on mented. “Right now the council is looking project. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times located. a 30-year, $3.5-million contract with Mr. Graziano said security cam- at a budget that would maintain all “The number of affordable-hous- MOUNTAINSIDE — The Lorenz One resident spoke in support of the Amtrak for employee parking spaces eras will be added to both parking lots municipal services at their current ing units was reduced from 319 to family and their newest member, a little trails, which she noted would be used in Elizabeth. and fences installed around the lots. levels, but would mean about a $70 298 units and now goes back to the girl named McKeanna, attended the by the children who are members of the The contract, if approved, would The county also will repave the lots increase on the average home,” Coun- planning board,” Councilman Tuesday public meeting of the Moun- Interscholastic Mountain Bike team. In begin April 1 of this year and extend utilizing county employees. cil President Todisco stated. “We are Petruzzelli said. “Council did their tainside Borough Council to thank and response to the residents’ concerns, to March 31, 2047. Director of Engi- The department also has grant ap- at the point in the budget process part; they brought in a financial advi- honor the three Mountainside police Mayor Paul Mirabelli assured them neering, Public Works and Facilities plications with the state Department where the budget has now been sor to analyze how much of a margin officers who assisted in her delivery in that “Mountainside’s voice would be Management, Joseph Graziano, said of Transportation on the agenda to- brought before the full council and of profit the builder is going to make. the driveway of the family home. heard” at a soon to be scheduled meet- the contract is a renewal of an exist- night for board approval for state the public to be prepared for an intro- Now the developer has to do things to According to Mountainside Coun- ing with the Freeholders that the mayor ing contract and is for use of 203 funding of bridges. Both applications duction by the deadline put out by the alleviate traffic.” cil President Keith Turner’s commen- will attend with the borough engineer parking spaces at two parking lots are for $1 million each and involve state, which is March 17, or the soon- “We live in an area when the roads dation, on March 17, at 1:54 a.m., and several council members. Mayor situated near the new family court- replacement of Stelle Avenue Bridge est council meeting thereafter, which were built when people didn’t have Mountainside officers responded to a Mirabelli also promised the council house building in Elizabeth. He said over Cedar Brook in Plainfield and is March 28,” she said. A final budget cars,” Councilman Petruzzelli said. residence on Route 22 for a report of a would investigate installing “No Park- the current lease dates back to 1987. the rehabilitation of East Hazelwood meeting, open to the public, will be “What do you do with a piece of woman in labor. Mrs. Lorenz’s hus- ing Anytime” signs on the streets most He said the amount of the contract Avenue over the south branch of the held this evening, Thursday, March property like that…close to the train. band, Brandon, a Springfield police likely to be impacted by changes in the breaks down to $2.18 per day, per Rahway River in Rahway. 23, at 7 p.m., in Borough Hall. If the council didn’t do anything here, officer, was assisting her into the fam- Reservation’s use. parking space. In other business, the board also Council President Todisco stated the state supreme court would come ily car; however, it became clear that Several residents also spoke in favor “We did an appraisal in the area will vote on a four-year, $1,032,609 that the borough’s tax assessor, Ann in and say these are your numbers you additional help was needed. Moun- of stepped-up police enforcement to and that is way below the appraisal contract with E-Z-GO Textron, Inc., Switzer, made a presentation at the have to meet.” tainside Police Officer Stephen King combat speeding on local streets, par- (amount). We negotiated down to this of Augusta, Ga., for the lease of golf Councilman Petruzzelli told The was quickly dispatched and arrived on ticularly in the vicinity of Wood Valley number; it is $115,000 a year for the carts at the county’s two public golf Times that the March 14 meeting the scene followed shortly by Corpo- Road. One woman, Linda Condrillo, courses, Galloping Hill in Kenilworth was held even though there was a ral Donald Amberg and Police Officer noted there were more than 80 com- and Ash Brook in Scotch Plains. Camp state of emergency because of all Stephen DeVito. The father and the ments on social media sites, including Armando Sanchez, director of golf CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the agenda items the council and three Mountainside police officers the website Mountainside Matters, SP-F BOE operations, said under the new lease $235 for the week-long mornings- mayor were faced with. He stated delivered the healthy, 8-pound, 8- about speeding and careless driving. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 all the current golf carts will be re- only camp, a figure that led commis- that a social media frenzy insinu- ounce baby girl. Shortly after her de- Mayor Mirabelli noted that increased approved the purchase of tables, stack placed. Galloping Hill will have elec- sion member Tom Donatelli to note ated the council was trying to hide but, the Mountainside Rescue Squad ticketing would result in fines and pen- chairs, shelving units, sofas and cost tric carts while the fleet at Ash Brook that the township’s regular six-week things from the public. “Council arrived to transport mother and child alties being imposed on residents of the of assembly for Park Middle Media will be gas-powered for the first 18 camp costs only $390. Later in the was not trying to sneak this in while to Overlook Medical Center in Sum- community and urged every driver to Center for a total cost $118,867. The months of the contract until the new meeting, Mr. Donatelli said that Ms. there is a state of emergency,” he mit. Each of the officers was presented be mindful of the need to obey speed funds will be taken from the 2015- clubhouse at Ash Brook is con- Ferrigno would be “running a busi- said. “We have so much business with a pink commendation bar with a and traffic regulations. 2016 excess extraordinary aid. structed, and then Ash Brook also ness under our name” if she were going on we had to meet. We are not commemorative stork. During the council comments seg- Additionally, the board authorized will get electric carts. permitted to partner with the recre- trying to pull the wool over the During the public comment portion ment of the meeting, the mayor advised the purchase and installation of heating Mr. Sanchez said 206 carts will be ation department. Fellow commis- public’s eyes.” of the meeting several residents spoke the community that the National Coun- cooling systems by Kelin Heating & received for the first 18 months and sion member Alfonse Akins said that, It was reported that the field house at length about their concerns regard- cil for Home Safety ranked Mountain- Air Conditioning Inc. for a total of then will be increased to 216 once the to him, the issue was “equal access” building located at the Garwood ing the proposed mountain bike paths side as the 21st safest community in $518,374. Coles and Evergreen El- Ash Brook clubhouse opens. as he questioned why other for-profit Sports and Recreation Complex will in Watchung Reservation. Union New Jersey, which was the highest rat- ementary Schools will both get heating Following up on the recently ap- businesses would not get an opportu- be closed indefinitely. The building County has proposed adding 13.5 miles ing awarded to any town in Union and cooling units for two modular class- proved 10-month, $132,000 contract nity to offer their own services as part houses a concession stand, bathrooms of trails, including new trails in an County, and provided a detailed report rooms, Park Middle School will get a to run food and beverage operations of the summer camp program. and meeting rooms. unused portion along the perimeter of on the snow removal efforts during the heating and cooling system for the first and the pro shop at the Warinanco Recreation Director Matt Mercurio “The main building at the the 2000-acre park. Residents from sev- recent blizzard, which deposited more floor, Terrill Middle School will re- Sports Center, the freeholders are set said he would ask Township Attorney Garwood Sports and Recreation eral streets expressed concerns that the than 12 inches of heavy wet snow. ceive a heating and cooling system for to approve an operational expenses William Robertson for his opinion complex is closed until further no- project was “a done deal” and the Free- The mayor also thanked the mem- the second floor and Terrill will also get budget tonight for the sports center of before the commission makes a deci- tice,” Councilman Marc Lazarow holders were merely “going through bers of the Department of Public Works a system for their cafeteria. up to $480,000 with the company, sion at its Tuesday, April 11 meeting. said. “That is all I can report on this the motions” and were not addressing who pre-salted all the borough’s hills, The board honored 13 PTA reflec- Sport Facility Management LLC. The In other business, Mr. Mercurio matter.” the safety, security and environmental school access roads and worked to con- tions program participants who were budget runs from April 1 through said registration for the summer camp “My question is, as a father who impact that an influx of mountain bik- tinuously clear municipal lots, school recognized on the county and state December 31 of thus year. program that starts in late June has has little kids that play there quite ers would have on the community, in- parking areas and sidewalks. Council- level for submissions of composi- As previously reported by this reached its maximum of 350 camp- frequently, is there some sort of health cluding the preliminary design that man Glenn Mortimer announced that tion, photography, visual arts, film newspaper, Warinanco, which used ers, with 50 more on a waiting list. He concern that we should be made aware shows the trails running through an area the Mountainside Public Library will production and literary entries. to just be open around five months a also said the township capital budget of, for anyone that has played in and now open at 9:30 a.m. and urged mem- The next regular public meeting is year for the high-school ice hockey will include funding to renovate the around the area…gas leaks, bers to take advantage of the new free scheduled for Thursday, March 30 at season, has been converted into a 12- bathrooms at Greenside Park and the mold…anything we should know museum pass program which has been 7 p.m. Winter student athletes will be month facility. Warinanco will now field at Terrill Middle School, with about where kids may have gotten Utility Work made possible due to the funds raised recognized and the meeting will start have batting cages and indoor soccer, unspent funds from last year ear- sick?” resident Sal Piarulli asked the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 by the Friends of the Mountainside in the Evergreen School multi-pur- among other activities, during the ice- marked for new basketball equipment governing body during the public dent of the Fanwood Fire Company. Library. pose room. hockey off season. at Brookside Park, with the latter portion of the meeting. He has been a volunteer borough hopefully completed by the start of “The answer at this time is no,” firefighter for 20 years. Before serving summer camp. Borough Administrator Christina Fanwood he volunteered with other Representatives from the St. Ariemma replied. “We are in the pro- departments. Mayor Mahr presented Tax Hike Bart’s adult softball league re- cess of getting a professional opin- Mr. Regenthal with a framed sketch- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 quested permission to gather in one ion, but my preliminary meetings ing of the Fanwood Train Station, the At the start of its meeting, the coun- of the township parks, typically would indicate no.” oldest building in the borough. cil honored student athletes from Brookside Park, after their summer “So you are saying at this time that “Richard equally symbolizes what Scotch Plains-Fanwood High school games — well past the parks’ sun- there is nothing going on there that our community is all about,” Mayor who excelled in swimming, wrestling, down closing time. The commis- posed a health risk?” Mr. Piarulli Mahr said. track and bowling. Three proclama- sion discussed the matter at its Feb- asked. Bob Many was appointed to the tions were read, with one declaring ruary 13 meeting, with the primary “I don’t think so,” Ms. Ariemma recreation commission as an alternate March as Girl Scout Month to mark concern being the consumption of replied. number with his term expiring De- the organization’s 105th anniversary, alcoholic beverages on township “Basically, the building is closed cember 31, 2017 and Carol Walczuk the second designating this week as property and the potential that some until an investigation is conducted was appointed to the environmental National Poison Prevention Week and players might consume too much about the building,” Council Presi- commission for a term expiring De- the third proclaiming March as Youth Nabig Sakr Carmen Cascao before driving home. The safety of dent Todisco told The Times. Ms. cember 31, 2018. Also, David Art Month. players’ children playing in the park Todisco said that until an undisclosed Schwartzberg was appointed as an al- Police Chief Ted Conley also made after dark, without adequate light- matter is investigated, she could not ternate member to the environmental another pitch for an after-school pilot ing, was also a concern. provide any further information. commission. His term will expire at program for middle-school students NC& Jewelers Mr. Mercurio said the township The complex, located at 140 Myrtle the end of this year. sponsored by the local Police Ath- attorney and the township risk man- Avenue, was completed in December The annual Easter Egg Hunt, in- letic League. He said the “lightly com- 908-233-3380 ager both have told him the rule that 2014. According to the borough cluding a visit from the Easter Bunny, petitive” basketball program is aimed township parks close at dark “means website, the $3.2-million project was will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, at “kids who go home [after school] 102 Quimby Street Westfield, NJ they are closed at dark,” with no ex- funded by more than $1.2 million in April 8. The event will take place at and play on their X Box.” The pro- [email protected] ceptions. He said he will meet with various grants. Forest Road Park. gram, which will run from 3 p.m. to 5 softball representatives to explain the Councilman Petruzzelli told The “The hunt begins promptly and par- p.m. on Tuesdays starting on March Store hours - M T W & F: 10am to 5:30pm • Thursday: 10am to 7pm situation and, as an alternative, to Times that spring baseball and other ents are highly encouraged to be there 28, will rotate between Park Middle Saturday: 10am to 5pm • Sunday: Closed recommend that perhaps the teams sports will have use of the complex, early or their child may not get an School and Terrill Middle School. rent out the Shady Rest clubhouse but no use of the building. Port-O- egg,” Councilwoman Erin McElroy Sign-up forms will be available at once per season for a get-together. Johns will be installed, he said. Barker said. both schools, Mr. Conley said. Do It Now! Subscribe Click Here

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Dems Block Muñoz Bill Peyton's County Concludes Dept. To Stop Sick-Day Payouts Peek at the Week Hearings On Budget TRENTON — Democrats blocked cumulated unused sick leave earned In Politics By PAUL J. PEYTON private insurance firms for EMS trans- efforts by Assemblywoman Nancy after the bill’s effective date. By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Muñoz (R-21st, Summit) to move a In August 2010, Governor Chris port services. bill during last Thursday’s Assembly Christie’s office reported 428 com- Mayor Signs Order Making runner for the party’s nomination. COUNTY — The Union County The county police proposed bud- voting session that would protect munities faced $825 million in Roselle A Sanctuary City Lesniak Opposes PennEast Freeholders’ Fiscal Affairs Commit- get is $9.2 million, up $600,000 from property taxpayers from paying six- payouts through May 2011. Roselle Mayor Christine Dansereau Pipeline In Hunterdon, Mercer tee held its final of three department last year’s modified budget. The bulk figure sick-leave payouts to local gov- In 2011, The Star-Ledger reviewed has signed an executive order making State Senator Raymond Lesniak hearings on the proposed 2017 county of that, $8.3 million, is for salaries ernment employees when they retire. eight cities that borrowed to make the borough a “sanctuary municipal- (D-20th), a Democratic candidate budget on March 13. County Man- with another $450,000 in overtime “Unused sick-day payouts drive our their payments or made layoffs that ity,” according to NJ Advance Me- for governor, in testimony before ager Al Faella last month submitted costs. Among the objectives for the state’s nation-high property taxes, and drew attention: Newark, Atlantic City, dia/NJ.com. the Delaware River Basin Commis- his executive budget of $503 million, county police in 2017 is for more place an undue and unsustainable Camden, Jersey City, Trenton, South “We have 47 percent of our popu- sion, expressed his opposition to with $355 million to be raised in officers to carry and deploy conduc- burden on struggling taxpayers, cost- Brunswick, East Orange and lation who are immigrants,” Mayor the proposed PennEast Pipeline, the taxes, $10.2 million over last year’s tive energy devices or TASERS, ing nearly a billion dollars in total,” Hackensack. They paid more than $39 Dansereau said at a recent council 114-mile, $1.13-billion natural gas approved budget. which the county police say would said Asw. Muñoz, calling to make her million to over 700 employees for meeting, according to the report. pipeline that will run from Pennsyl- At the final hearing, which took offer “an increased ability for mu- bill, A-653, the order of the day. unused sick days and vacation time, The order states that the borough’s vania into New Jersey, crossing place on the Union County Vocational- nicipalities to have access to this ‘less Assembly Democrats tabled her ef- about $54,000 for each employee. police and municipal employees will more than 88 waterways, 44 wet- Technical Schools campus in Scotch lethal’ option, 24 hours a day.” fort by a vote of 49 to 24. Asw. Muñoz’s not participate in the registration or lands and 30 parks in Hunterdon Plains, the departments of administra- The Economic Development De- bill would prohibit state, county and Bill Requires Tax reporting of people based on race, and Mercer counties. tive services, public safety and eco- partment includes the Bureau of Com- local governments from paying for ac- religion, ethnicity, national origin or “In addition to contaminating our nomic development, the Board of Elec- munity Development, Division of Returns for Pres., VP immigration status. water supply, the proposed pipeline tions and county counsel’s office pre- Strategic Planning and Intergovern- Bramnick Calls Out TRENTON – The General Assem- Councilman Reginald Atkins said would also require an inappropriate sented their budget requests. mental Relations, and the Division of Dems on Tax Returns bly on Thursday approved a bill re- the designation as a “sanctuary” could use of eminent domain by condemn- Administrative services includes Information Technology. The quiring any future presidential and put the borough at risk of losing about ing homeowners’ and farmers’ prop- the divisions of motor vehicles, per- department’s budget includes $1.3 TRENTON – Presidential candi- vice-presidential candidates to sub- $500,000 in federal funding. sonnel, and purchasing. The motor million for the department’s director’s dates may be required to disclose erty without a proven ‘public purpose mit their tax returns to the State Divi- Assemblywoman Annette Quijano need.’ Disrupting pristine land in a vehicles budget of $6.3 million in- office, $2.6 million for information their federal tax returns to appear on sion of Elections in order to run on (D-Union) said she supports the or- cludes $1.9 million for salaries and technology, $796,000 for strategic the New Jersey ballot in 2020, but state like New Jersey requires a high New Jersey’s ballot, a response to der. “Asking local police to become level of public benefit, which $4.3 million in expenses. The spend- planning and intergovernmental rela- gubernatorial and legislative candi- President Donald Trump, who has immigration agents will make us less ing plan is $132,000 over last year’s tions, and $173,000 for community dates will not after Democrats pushed PennEast has not established. It would not released his returns. safe because the hard earned cred- also disrupt preserved land paid for adopted budget. Last year’s depart- development and housing. back against Assembly Minority Under the bill, each candidate also ibility or relationships that communi- ment spending plan came in just shy Among listed accomplishments in Leader Jon Bramnick’s (R-21st, with taxpayers’ money and would would submit written consent to the ties with undocumented immigrants threaten many endangered species of $66,000 under budget. Department Director Amy Wagner’s Westfield) call for greater transpar- division for the public disclosure of have built with law enforcement part- The personnel division’s budget of budget for 2016 was a feasibility study ency. Mr. Bramnick called for an critical for our ecological system,” the income tax returns. The income ners will deteriorate,” Asw. Quijano Mr. Lesniak said. $1.9 million represents an increase of for an animal shelter to be located in amendment to include state legisla- tax returns and the written consent for told the nj.com. $356,515. A little over $1 million is for the Houdaille Quarry in Springfield. tive and gubernatorial candidates. disclosure would have to be filed Libertarian Party Picks Marine salaries. The division manages healthcare The department is awaiting state ap- “In this house there is no require- with the division no later than 50 days Vet As Candidate for Governor County to Hosts Family benefits for over 4,000 members. proval for the site. ment for us to disclose our tax re- before the General Election. The New Jersey Libertarian Party The purchasing unit’s $871,000 The Board of Elections’ proposed turns,” Mr. Bramnick said in moving The division would then post the last weekend nominated Marine vet- Pride Community Picnic budget is around $6,000 over 2016. budget is $2.6 million, of which $1.3 to make amendments to the Demo- income tax returns on its website no eran Peter Rohrman for governor. COUNTY — Union County will The public safety department includes million is for staff salaries with an- crats’ bill, A-4520. His motion was later than seven days after the candi- Mr. Rohrman’s platform includes hold its first Family Pride the divisions of county police, emer- other $700,000 for election poll work- tabled by a vote of 46 to 26. “If trans- date has filed the income tax returns property-tax reform, school choice, CommUNITY Picnic in Union gency management, weights and mea- ers. The board is responsible for pro- parency and income taxes were the with the division. The bill also speci- legalizing marijuana and ending cor- County, celebrating marriage equal- sures, medical examiner, emergency cessing new voter registrations, train- issue, the majority would have passed fies that electors cannot cast their porate welfare. He previously ran for ity in New Jersey, on Saturday, June medical services (EMS), emergency ing and assigning some 1,800 poll a bill in the past decade-and-a-half electoral college vote for candidates Bergen County freeholder. 17, from noon until 4 p.m. at Rahway management and health management. workers, maintaining voter poll books requiring all of us to show our income. who have not disclosed their tax re- The Party nominated Karese River Park. The department budget includes and maintaining 500 voting machines This bill has political overtones and is turn information. The legislation was Laguerre for lieutenant governor. Since the federal marriage equality $1.2 million for EMS, $1.4 million which are stored in the board’s ware- clearly one we on this side of the aisle approved by a vote of 48 to 26 and Libertarian Party candidates re- ruling in 2015, thousands of same- for emergency management, $1.1 house in Scotch Plains. do not support.” now heads to the governor’s desk. ceived 130,000 votes across the state sex couples have married statewide. million for the medical examiner, The county clerk’s election office in 2016, including over 72,000 for The free event will feature music, $416,912 for weights and measures, handles mailing of sample election their candidate for president. arts and crafts, family field day games, $257,329 for the office of the public ballots to voters, preparation of the This is your new home Libertarians are New Jersey’s third inflatable bounce houses, playground safety director, and $284,000 for official election machine ballots, and largest and fastest-growing party. fun, and many other family activities. health management. the computerized tabulation of elec- we are talking about Joe Piscopo Considering Running Families are invited to pack a picnic, According to the department’s pre- tion results for all elections county As Independent for Governor a blanket or lawn chairs. Food trucks sentation, led by Department Direc- wide. That office’s budget is $1.3 "Saturday Night Live" alum Joe also will be on site. A family equality tor Andrew Moran, the county police million for 2017. Piscopo will not run for New Jersey rally will kick off at 1 p.m. with spe- handled 100,000 911 calls from the The county counsel’s office budget governor as a Republican, but is plan- cial guest speakers and performances. Union County Regional Dispatch is just under $2 million, with about ning to announce his candidacy to In 2013, New Jersey became the Center at the Westfield public safety half of that for salaries. Another succeed Governor Chris Christie as 14th state with marriage equality, building during 2016. Towns and $400,000 is included for the county an independent candidate, NJ Ad- granting same-sex couples the secu- emergency agencies contract with the adjuster, who is authorized to act in Owen Brand vance Media/NJ.com has reported. rity of marriage in New Jersey. In county for dispatch services. EMS cases of commitments or admission Mortgage Development Officer County GOP committees are hold- 2015 the Supreme Court ruled in fa- handled nearly 6,500 calls in 2016, of persons to state, county and private Phone - 908.789.2730 ing conventions where committee vor of same-sex marriage nationwide. bringing in $907,595 in revenue from hospitals for the mentally ill. Cell - 908.337.7282 members are awarding the party’s Families are invited to visit the vendor and resource tables for give- Email - [email protected] organization line in the Tuesday, June Panel OKs Bill on Lawsuit Settlements 3 Primary Election. The deadline to aways and information. Equality and NMLS # 222999 TRENTON – The Assembly panel the “Conscientious Employee Protec- file for the Primary is 4 p.m. on Mon- family advocacy organizations also has unanimously approved legislation tion Act,” informally known as the All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. 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Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- ing some piping for distribution, night meeting of the Garwood Board Superintendent Teresa Quigley re- ity (RVSA) revealed its desire to will make this effort pay off in of Education (BOE), the school bud- ported that a presentation was given treat industrial waste and to reduce under two years, according to Mr. get was discussed, a report was given to administrators, teachers and stu- its use of purchased water. Meehan. on the district’s lock-down drill, and dents on how to react during a lock- A revelation of the meeting was In other business, Woodbridge several teachers reported on recent down by practicing the procedures an inquiry about accepting pickling requested, through its commis- field trips and projects. that would take place during a lock- liquor from an area galvanizing fa- sioner, Michael Gelin, a five-year School Business Administrator Eric down drill. She said a lock-down drill cility. A project that CDM Smith, projection of the authority’s Larson reported on the preliminary should run as smoothly as a fire drill. the authority’s engineering consult- charges to the municipality. Mr. school budget, stating that the budget “School shootings happen all the time ant, was working on was ways to Meehan said it is difficult to pre- to be presented to the Interim Execu- in the United States,” Superintendent extend the life of carbon used to dict, and that because of the way tive County Superintendent of Schools Quigley stated, reminding the board purify the digester gas prior to com- annual assessments are calculated, for approval will be as follows: the how important it is for the district to bustion. The project would likely they change year to year. He said general fund will be $8,363,629, spe- be prepared. include purchase of ferric chloride that a estimated breakdown would cial revenue will total $125,045 and Several teachers reported to the BOE to keep hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from be provided, but could not be con- SURPRISE DELIVERY...Cranford Police Officers helped deliver a baby on debt services will amount to $519,850, on recent field trips and school projects, using up the carbon filters. sidered absolutely reliable. March 13 on Hillcrest Avenue. Officer Gregory Federici was the first to arrive on for a grand total of $9,008,524. The including a trip to the Teen Arts Festival The pickling liquor contains sig- A motion to strip Eurofins QC of scene, and determined that Gina Petrillo-Medler’s water had broken. With the total tax levy for the 2017-2018 year is held at Union County College and a trip nificant amounts of ferrous chlo- its contract for bio-assay analysis assistance of Gina’s husband, Kase Medler, and Officers Ryan Gerrity and Brian as follows: general fund, $7,648,762, to the Union County Courthouse. ride, a compound related to ferric and to begin a re-bid process was Trotter, Officer Federici was able to successfully deliver a seven-pound, 13-ounce and debt services, $519,850, for a “You can teach them about things chloride, so this processing might approved by the commissioners. baby boy, Kasey Thomas Medler, at 10:38 p.m. The mother and baby were in the classroom, but to show them transported to an area hospital for evaluation, and are in good health. Pictured, total tax levy of $8,168,612. help both the galvanizer, V&S Gal- This was the result of discovery “The budget we are voting on to- has more of an impact than all the vanizing of Perth Amboy, and the that Eurofins QC had used a sub- from left to right, are: Mr. Medler, Communications Officer Kyle McCartney, Officer Trotter, baby Kasey Thomas, Mrs. Medler, Officer Federici, Emma night represents a 1.5-percent increase world,” Superintendent Quigley said. authority to save some money — contractor for testing, an action Medler (big sister), and Officer Ryan Gerrity. in the tax levy,” Mr. Larson said. “On The next meeting of the Garwood V&S by no longer needing to truck prohibited by their contract, and $100,000 of value, there will be a $66 BOE will be Tuesday, April 18, at the waste to Ohio and the authority had been removed from the New Rep. Lance: Getting Rid of NEA increase.” 7:30 p.m., at Lincoln School, located by getting paid to accept the waste Jersey Department of Environmen- A public hearing on the budget will at 400 Second Avenue. and perhaps saving by a reduced tal Protection’s (NJDEP) list of Would Be ‘Penny Wise, Pound Foolish’ be held on Tuesday, May 2, at 7:30 need to purchase ferric chloride. approved labs. In the interim, the p.m., at Lincoln School. ‘Woodcock Walk’ Is Several of the commissioners, lab which had been doing the sub- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. will have the final say on spending BOE member Sal Piarulli ques- led off by Stephen Greet of contracting, which is NJDEP ap- Leonard Lance (R-7th) released priorities for the nation and I want tioned Mr. Larson on two budget line Set For Tomorrow Garwood, questioned RVSA Ex- proved, has been performing the the following statement on Presi- to reach bipartisan solutions on item transfers in the month of Janu- COUNTY — A “Woodcock Walk” ecutive Director Jim Meehan and testing. dent Donald Trump’s budget pro- mandatory spending before our ris- ary. The first was for $23,724 for the event, cancelled due to the storm on staff and consultants present about Also, awarding of a contract to posal: ing debt leads to economic hard- purchase of tech services and the sec- March 14, has been rescheduled to the need for monitoring the pick- spend nearly $60,000 on a large “The President’s budget acknowl- ship. ond was for $10,993 for the purchase tomorrow, Friday, March 24, begin- ling liquor for heavy metals and forklift was postponed a month at edges that we tax and spend too “Both political parties contributed of services of the school administra- ning at 6:15 p.m., in the Watchung other toxins. The response was the request of the commissioners. much in this country and we need a to this problem and both need to be tion. Both transfers came from the Reservation. clear that it must be done and would They wanted the authority to ex- serious plan to tackle our national engaged in the solution.” heath benefit account. Mr. Larson This event is free and open to adults have significant costs, which would amine the prospect of leasing prior deficit and $20 trillion in national said he could not remember what the and children age 10 and up with an be borne by the galvanizer. to making the purchase. debt. Congress has worked in a bi- purchases were for, but would check adult. Pre-registration is required by Another cost-saving measure the partisan fashion to reduce the defi- and report back. e-mailing the Union County Depart- authority is working on is an effort Westfield BOE Meeting cit by nearly $1 trillion and I agree “Some items are under budget,” ment of Parks and Recreation at to reduce its potable water bill, that we need to keep up that mo- Mr. Larson explained. “Transfer bud- [email protected]. Participants will which currently runs about On April 4 Canceled mentum. gets are used to transfer money from meet at Masker’s Barn in the De- $200,000 annually, by using the WESTFIELD — The Westfield “But I do not agree with each and an area that is under budget to areas serted Village, 13 Cataract Hollow cleaned water it currently dis- Board of Education meeting origi- every line item. Cutting the Coast that are over budget. Road, Berkeley Heights. charges in various internal pro- nally scheduled for Tuesday, April Guard, programs through the De- When the BOE voted to approve For more information on activities cesses. Currently, water is brought 4, has been canceled. The next meet- partment of Justice and revenue the payment of the monthly bills to- and programs in Union County into the plant by use of Archimedes ings will be held on Tuesdays, March builders like the NEA (National taling $806,084, Mr. Piarulli put forth parks,call (908) 527-4900 or visit screw pumps, but sometimes lev- 28 and April 25. Meetings start at Endowment for The arts) are penny the only no vote. “Without knowing ucnj.org/parks. els are too low to do this effec- 7:30 p.m. wise but pound foolish. Congress 5 Reasons to consider retirement living

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey The Reservation Is Not A ‘Park’; DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: The Project Should Be Rejected Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association The proposal to construct 13.5 unless very careful plans are made, miles of trails through the Watchung and policies established to protect rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Reservation is contrary to the con- them. These should include the proper sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West cept of the Reservation. It was cre- location and limitation of various ac- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 ated as a bulwark against the increas- tivities that are admitted. They should guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 ing development of the area. In 1956, also include the continuance of the vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at James Baird of Rutgers University policy to admit to the reservation you get all four – You must have a lot of produced a report of the study of the only those unorganized, informal ac- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 ecology of the Reservation conducted tivities that are in harmony with and All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. at the request of the Union County that benefit by the natural, rural as- come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Park Commission. The report stated: pect of the area. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER “The primary objective in setting Inherent in the term “reservation” Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo the Reservation aside in the first is the idea of a setting aside for a 1. Zokor – A burrowing rodent that COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION place was to preserve the country special purpose. The purpose of the looks like a mole rat Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly landscape. Hence the significance Reservation was explained by Baird. 2. Culpon – A shred or splinter EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS of its being referred to as a reserva- The Reservation is not a “park.” As 3. Teff – A grain plant of Abyssinia tion, rather than a park. Certain types that term is used in Union County, it from which flour is made 4. Sarcoid – Like or consisting of flesh SUBSCRIPTION PRICE of park uses are not greatly out of describes a place where there is a www.goleader.com/subscribe harmony with the concept of a reser- greater emphasis on providing for One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 TERGIVERSATE vation, and certain of these activities recreational use. The intensity and 1. To give a wavy form, margin, or have come to be accepted in the magnitude of the project along with surface Reservation.” the activity it would promote bears 2. To desert a cause The report went on to propheti- the risk of harming the landscape and 3. To please, charm or delight Mountain Bikers vs. Hikers, cally state: “However, there are going violating the purpose for which the 4. To flatten or squash SAPIENT to be increasing numbers of people Reservation was created. The project 1. Restless; nervous wanting to benefit from the values of should not be approved. 2. Wise; knowing Others Battle Continues the area. With such numbers, those John Tomaine 3. Dewy; moist values they seek tend to depreciate, Mountainside 4. Not subject to corruption The battle between mountain bikers, area resi- 9 meeting. It also has argued that no trees will be TEREBINTH dents and other Watchung Reservation users, such as chopped down. 1. A translucent quartz of leek-green hikers and walkers, has intensified to a fight reminis- There is a lot of comments on the trails posted on The Doublespeak, Infighting And color 2. A medieval catapult for hurling cent of the Hatfields versus the McCoys. At issue is social media such as a charge that one mountain Craziness That Disenfranchises Us All stones a proposal before the freeholders to add 13-and-a- biker “has made a misleading clone [web]site and 3. A small European tree of the sumac half miles of new trails specifically for mountain sent it out as paid sponsored content in support of the We have just experienced two Conservatives – Now town hall can family. Turpentine tree. events, called “A day without immi- buy that new color copier instead of 4. A German helmet with a sharp metal biking, an activity currently banned in the 2,000- new trails,” according to one opponent of the trails. grants” and “A day without a woman.” using the 10-year-old B&W one. And spike acre reservation. Currently, there are 40 miles of Another person wrote that, “Mountain bikers are Whatever good cause this was sup- throw away those pencil-extenders! DEBULLITION trails in the reservation. dishonest to the core,” ripping them for saying posed to become, it lost its impact as Environmentalists – The construc- 1. Boiling over A group calling itself “Save Watchung Reserva- biking in a reservation is safer than biking on the it ended up in more harm than help to tion worker can scoop up that speck- 2. A persistent ringing sound in the the immigrants and women. I pro- led Bavarian tree frog and place him inner ear tion” is urging its members to attend Union County street. pose something better. Maybe tweak 200 yards away on another log, so the 3. The shattering effect of a sudden Freeholder meetings to put pressure on the free- At the March 9 freeholders’ meeting, opponents burst of energy, as in an explosion the focus toward the plight of all of us crew can finish building the highway. 4. A pulling or plucking off holder board, as well as lobbying state lawmakers, to said the reservation was not being maintained, with as citizens and make a longer dura- Freeholders and county govern- oppose the proposal, saying it would make the one woman saying she was still awaiting a response tion to be a week to make these future ment – That big sucking vacuum More letters on page 5 reservation a regional attraction for mountain bik- per her request to be a trail steward. Trail stewards events much more beneficial. Then cleaner connected to our wallets is we will call each event: “A week turned off for a while. Letters to ers. remove litter, do minor pruning, remove invasive without……” Politicians – The doublespeak, in- Meanwhile the pro-mountain biker trail people plants, etc., from county parks. Progressives – We can all feel more fighting and just plain craziness that the Editor are led by the statewide group JORBA, which stands Given that mountain bikes currently are banned comfortable expressing our different disenfranchises us all can stop. In fact for Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association. The group’s from the reservation, in our judgment, there should ideas and not be condemned, perse- this last one, I wouldn’t mind having Businesses Helped members have argued they should have access to the be no rush to add them despite the urgency of cuted or mobbed with picket signs. this called “A year without Politi- Liberals – Finally, a break from cians.” We could rest easy. Fanwood Festival park just like any other user group and that the JORBA members. A study of the pros and cons must those many hands and special inter- The Fanwood Irish Festival presented arguments being used by those opposed to the bikers be undertaken. The mountain bikers must prove this Bruce Paterson by Sheelans’s Crossing on March 11th ests that are constantly in our collec- Garwood are inaccurate, such as the $780,000 figure cited as new activity will not harm the wildlife and natural tive pockets. and 12th was a terrific success! The heated tent provided a perfect venue for a late- the cost for the new trails. JORBA said the county is habitat of the reservation as well as not negatively winter revelry that included performances building a sensory trail for special-needs persons impact nearby homeowners. If They Are On The Ballot in from Blarney Stew, Michael Murphy and including those with autism. The board approved a As Freeholder Chairman Bruce Bergen said a few Billy Wilkins. Dancers from the Marie Moore School of Irish Dance and the $652,444 contract for the sensory trail at its March weeks ago, “JORBA does not speak for the county.” November, Don’t Vote For Them Shea – Jennings School of Irish Dance It seems Big Brother in the news- would be OK for students again to dazzled the crowds. A fantastic time was paper world needs a lesson from pub- carry beepers in schools? Senators had by all and the proceeds generously EMT Tragedy Renews Attention lications about the responsibility of Rice and Whelan, you do know that went to the SPFHS Athletic Booster Club! journalists and their responsibility to kids are still buying drugs in school I want to sincerely thank Sean Flannery its readers. and a beeper would be an anonymous and Frank Pascale, owners of Sheelan’s Crossing Pub and Bistro, for their incred- To Many Risks Responders Face The Star-Ledger article on Sunday, aid to that end. ibly hard work and sponsorship of this March 12, on page A16, “A page All these questions should have wonderful community event. Sheelan’s The senseless death of New York Fire Department We have a tendency to believe that the likelihood from the past: Beepers may be al- been asked by your crack reporter, Crossing is so much more than a favorite lowed in N.J. schools.” It’s hard to Adam Clark. The tip should have neighborhood pub. Thank you from all of paramedic Yadira Arroyo in the line of duty in the of such incidents happening in suburban communi- believe that this reporter, Adam Clark, been “The Democratic lawmakers us! Bronx last Thursday evening was a jarring reminder ties is less than in cities. While it is true that densely in conversation with State Senators don’t think teens actually want a pager. A special thank you also to the event of the hazards all emergency responders face every populated areas will automatically have greater per- Ron Rice and Jim Whelan [is seri- But that’s the point, they said.” Think sponsors for helping make the Irish festi- ous]. The topic being taking pagers, hard and say it out loud to yourself val a success, including Tito’s, Land- day of the year. centages of all types of incidents, and certain dan- mark, Elite Properties, T&M Associates, A 44-year-old mother of five and 14-year fire gers — such as high-rise building fires — are most aka beepers, off of the ban on pagers three times (mind blown). in schools. Please remember these names when Coldwell Banker Westfield Office, PAL department veteran, Ms. Arroyo was killed when, common in cities — many risks know no geographic Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Scotch Plains I query the agenda of those law- you go to vote in November. If they Fanwood Rotary, Tiffany Natural Phar- authorities say, a 25-year-old man hijacked her am- boundaries. What happened to Yadira Arroyo could makers. Why is it such a public effort are on the ballot, don’t vote for them. macy, Two Rivers Bank, Unity Bank, bulance and ran her over. The suspect, said to be a have happened to any emergency responder any- to remove a few lines from the law Walter Sosnosky Fanwood Pharmacy and Chelsea Senior Bloods gang member, had been arrested more than where — rural, suburban or urban. books? If they are obsolete and of no Kenilworth Living. more use, then why would you say it I appreciate everyone who came out to 30 times previously and also reportedly has mental We periodically dedicate space here to praising the Irish Festival this year and I look health issues. our local emergency responders for their commit- forward to another successful St. Patrick’s Police officers, firefighters and rescue squad per- ment to their neighbors, including the many who are Thank God Our State Of New Jersey Day event next year! sonnel everywhere not only confront the conven- volunteers, as well as their counterparts in commu- Colleen Mahr tional risks associated with their positions but also nities throughout the United States and abroad. In Has Wolf-Friendly Aspects Fanwood Mayor with unexpected situations that can erupt without the aftermath of Ms. Arroyo’s death, we felt the need As a former Cranford resident who wolves and wolf-dog hybrids from warning. volunteers my art and writing talents Jackson, NJ’s Howling Woods Farm, Clean-Up Scheduled to acknowledge once again the depth of these re- for New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue visited Cranford Public Library with Ms. Arroyo and her partner, who was injured in the sponders’ service and sacrifice. Network, I’m proud that some people staff to educate the public about the For Mindowaskin Park hijacking, were alerted that the suspect was clinging All these men and women — wherever they serve, affectionately call me “Martha the pleasure of wolves. In NJ, canines Celebrate Earth Week! In partnership to the back of their moving ambulance, and when in whatever capacity — have in common a desire to Cranford Schnauzer lady” and who are one-quarter or more wolf can with the Town Council and the Mayor’s Green Team, a spring clean-up and plant- they exited the vehicle to address the situation, the protect the health and safety of others. They often “Martha von Schnauzer,” and grate- be owned as pets if you have proper ful to God that Gray Wolves (also insurance and a big fenced-in yard ing has been scheduled for Mindowaskin man commandeered it. He now faces a range of Park on Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to carry out their duties at their own peril. Although called Canis Lupus and Timber with a shed. Dogs who are less than charges including murder, manslaughter and rob- they seek no reward for their service, we owe them 2 p.m. Volunteers and organizations are Wolves) exist in the U.S.A. Wolves, one-quarter wolf are regarded as or- encouraged to participate and bring wheel- bery. all an enormous debt. who are canine relatives to our be- dinary dogs, legally. Thank God our barrows, gloves, rakes, and tools to trim loved dogs, tend to be loyal, intelli- State of New Jersey has wolf-friendly shrubs and for planting as we ready for gent, delightfully musical when they aspects. Mindowaskin’s Centennial in 2018. howl, and they deserve to be well-fed Martha McLoughlin All volunteers should meet at the band- and have their territory respected. Lakewood, NJ stand, located in the center of the park. Psychology Today magazine occa- Planned activities include trash patrol, sionally writes about mental health weeding, planting and spreading of mulch DANCING around trees. For more information, please and substance abuse treatment pro- contact us at (908) 233-0028 or grams using wolf therapy to help [email protected] . people recover by learning to care for WITH WOLVES The Friends of Mindowaskin is a non- and emotionally bond with domesti- profit organization, founded in the 1990’s cated wolves. Both wolves and to revitalize and preserve the park. The Schnauzers tend to be alert canines. I mission of The Friends of Mindowaskin cherish memories of my Miniature Park is to ensure the long-term enjoy- Schnauzers-Connie and Pistol and ment of this public park by the Westfield Max. community. Currently, fundraising is un- derway for the ‘Memory Walk’ at the In my March 2017 Mensa Bulletin bandstand. Installed in 2012 it is wonder- magazine, I read Marion Dreyfus’ ful way to add your family’s name or article about the beauty of Gray message to be part of Westfield history. Wolves, who deserve to be protected Granite pavers with your inscription are from killing by being listed as an available for purchase for $250 (effective endangered species. I hope our New 4/2016) from The Friends. Jersey legislators will help Gray For further information, please visit Wolves get listed as endangered so our website, www.mindowaskinpark.org, that the descendents of us NJ resi- or call the above number. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer to help dents’ grandkids, great-nieces , great- improve and advocate Mindowaskin Park. nephews will know the joy of real live Gray Wolves. Debby Burslem, President In recent years, domesticated Friends of Mindowaskin Park

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 23, 2017 Page 5 Councilman David Oliveira, Westfield Longfellow Wrote In ‘Snow-Flakes’; Ward Three, Seeks Re-Election Letters to the Editor NASA Determines Mars Is a Desert For the past four years, I have cial strength in the top 3 percent of “Out of the bosom of the Air, NOAA also reports that near the proudly served the residents of the municipalities statewide. The AAA Tough Spot, As The Progressives Out of the cloud-folds of her gar- end of the Neoproterzoic Era the av- 3rd Ward as their councilman. This bond rating has allowed the town to ments shaken, erage global temperature perhaps November, I will ask those residents borrow money and refinance debt at Destruct Of Individual Thought Over the woodlands brown and reached 90 degrees Fahrenheit while for the opportunity to represent them very favorable interest rates, result- Welcome to the Orwellian White gland, our most cherished ally, would bare, today it is less than than 60 degrees once again, so I can continue working ing in direct tax savings for residents. House. Paranoia has now set in and a have millions of her citizens petition Over the harvest-fields forsaken, Fahrenheit. to keep Westfield one of the most As a member and now chairman of period of relative calm has descended their government to not allow a visit Silent, and soft, and slow Antarctica once had lush desirable towns in New Jersey to pur- the Public Works Committee, I have into an abyss of dystopia. The Minis- by our president, because he is so Descends the snow.” rainforests. chase a home and raise a family. led a focus on quality of life issues try of Truth is spouting Newspeak disrespected; and this because, not The storm we just experienced that The National Aeronautics and During my first term, I have worked that directly benefit residents. We have and all the mechanics are at work just England, but many other nations the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Space Administration (NASA), “In closely with the Mayor and my fellow increased our budget allocation for dismantling what took over 200 years no longer consider ours a good ex- Administration (NOAA) predicted general, climate changes prior to the council members to strengthen road improvements and have paved to create. Good science is ignored, ample, but instead watch us in bewil- would be a blizzard with “one to two Industrial Revolution in the 1700s Westfield’s financial position. My portions of 36 different streets the and good husbandry of the earth is derment and fear? Whoever would feet with locally higher amounts around can be explained by natural causes, auditing and financial background has past two years. We have hired staff disbanded. Good sense is no longer have thought that our southern neigh- 30 inches” did not materialize. such as changes in solar energy, vol- been a valuable asset during my time and invested in equipment for the required. bors now see themselves as more Meteorology for all its vaunted canic eruptions, and natural changes on the Finance Committee as we have Public Works Department, which has Quoting from an analysis of George respectful to the rights of our citizens successes in predicting the weather is in greenhouse gas (GHG) concentra- maximized our use of very limited tax enabled us to quickly fill potholes, Orwell’s 1984, by Lancelot Alimaku, than we to theirs? as much an art as it is a science. tions. Recent climate changes, how- dollars. The town receives only 17 improve the landscaping at town parks “In Oceania living conditions have These aren’t hypothetical ques- We must not to ascribe too much to ever, cannot be explained by natural cents of every tax dollar, yet for the and fields, and plant 500 trees last deteriorated and technologies devel- tions. We really are in a tough spot, as our ability to know this world of ours causes alone. Research indicates that past three years we have improved year. opment is centered, not on improve- we see the progressive attempted de- that still remains despite our science natural causes do not explain most services and kept our tax increase At the Conservation Center, we ment of life, but on the creation of struction of individual thought, where and technology largely unknown if observed warming, especially warm- below the 2 percent levy cap, without expanded recycling opportunities, better weapons.” Some never really those who have a different point of not mostly unknowable. ing since the mid-20th century. Rather, using any of the allowable budget made mulch and firewood available thought that this could happen in view are purged from an administra- The Earth’s climate has been for- it is extremely likely that human ac- exceptions. to residents, began selling mulch to America. tion (Brotherhood) of cronies that ever changing. tivities have been the dominant cause The fiscal prudence of the Finance landscapers, and identified opera- Who could have ever imagined that have a very dark world view, whose There have been several ice ages. of that warming.” Committee has resulted in Westfield tional efficiencies that have resulted we could possibly cede so much power chief advisor has even declared an The Laurentide Ice Sheet covered We had best, however, consider the being one of only 17 municipalities in in a decrease in the permit fee from to an authoritative and totalitarian affinity for Satan! This is so deep and much of Northern New Jersey ap- question that Churchill posed regard- New Jersey to achieve a AAA bond $70 to $50. Our comprehensive re- state of mind, where one man and his troubling that it is mind-boggling! proximately 50,000 to 10,000 years ing the international safeguards for rating. That places Westfield’s finan- view of snow plow planning and op- Brotherhood could with craftiness and Yet this is the state that we have ago, including Scotch Plains and preventing war between France and erations in the Blizzard of 2016 Re- precision suppress all other parties, quickly devolved into. Westfield as well as all of New En- Germany during the Agadir Crisis of Local Elected Officials port has yielded noticeable improve- and move to dehumanize and break We should never so easily agree gland and nearly all of Canada. 1911 when Germany sent a gunboat ments in snow plowing and commu- the spirit of so many of our citizens. with what is happening in this presi- The Sahara Desert once had plenti- to France’s Moroccan sphere of in- Terms Up In 2017 nications with residents. Who would have ever thought that dency. We should never find these ful rainfall and lush vegetation. fluence, “Are you quite sure? It would State Senate I am running for another term as our neighbor, Canada, could ever behaviors acceptable, and we should The average global temperature of be a pity to be wrong. Such a mistake Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) 3rd Ward councilman because I look make claim (justifiably by their ac- never ever give up trying to lift this the Earth has considerably varied in could only be made once-once for Nick Scutari (D-22nd, Linden) forward to working with the Mayor tions in extending hope and security sinking ship out of the muck that now the past. NOAA, “the planet has some- all.” War was averted that time but the State Assembly and council to build upon our suc- to thousands of Syrian refugees) to be encapsulates it. times been much warmer than it is First World War commenced three Jim Kennedy (D-22nd, Rahway) cesses of the past four years. My the leader of the free world? Who- Donnell Carr now…palm trees and crocodiles lived years later! Jerry Green (D-22nd, Plainfield) focus for the next four years will ever would have thought that En- Westfield above the Arctic Circle.” We must be quite sure that man and Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield) include implementing the recommen- not nature is warming the climate or Nancy Munoz (D-21st, Summit) dations of the Downtown Task Force, GOP Is Making Craven Play For PUBLIC NOTICE we may enter into an age of environ- County Sheriff improving pedestrian safety, complet- STATE OF NEW JERSEY mental restrictions such as to dimin- TBA ing the Mindowaskin Park restora- NRA Donations At Expense Of Lives ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ish industry and commerce, unsettle County Freeholders tion for its 100th anniversary celebra- WINERY SALESROOM vast populations needlessly, and build Angel Estrada (D) tion, and advocating for expanded A recent letter writer enjoined Congress are working quietly to Take notice that Gloria J Designs, LLC false hopes. And as well empower Chris Hudak (D) one-seat ride service to New York. Americans to support President loosen domestic gun regulations. As I trading as Gloria J Wines has applied to government beyond the limits of Vernell Wright (D) For the past four years, I have met Trump’s Muslim ban, supporting his write, the GOP is promoting HR 367 the Director of the Division of Alcoholic democratic accountability. argument with a list of U.S. terrorist to allow concealed carry permit hold- Beverage Control for a Winery Salesroom, Cranford Twn. Committee with many residents, listened to their to be situated at: Butcher Burger, 39 Elm Perhaps the answers lie in NASA Patrick Giblin (D) concerns and sought out solutions. I attacks. The fact is that none of the ers from states with lax gun regula- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. determining why Mars is now a desert Andis Kalnins (R) will continue to walk our neighbor- attackers originated from the six na- tions to carry those weapons in New Objections, if any, should be made im- that once had oceans and rivers and Fanwood Council hoods and meet residents where they tions on Trump’s Muslim ban. Jersey; behavior currently prohibited mediately in writing to the Director: Divi- Venus that is now a boiling green- Trump’s efforts have not only been by state law. This very day, the GOP sion of Alcoholic Beverage Control, P.O. Russell Huegel (D) are most comfortable, on their door- Box 087, Trenton, New Jersey 08625- house once had a shallow liquid-wa- Kevin Boris (D) step. As your Councilman, my com- deemed unconstitutional, but experts voted to revoke the rule that prohib- 0087. ter ocean and a habitable surface. Garwood Council mitment has been and will continue to on international terrorism believe the ited gun purchases by individuals Gloria J Designs We are only at the beginning of Lou Petruzzelli (D) be on maintaining the charm of ban will be a counterproductive pro- known to suffer from schizophrenia 1697 Industrial Road know, not at the end. Sara Todisco (D) Westfield and keeping it one of the paganda tool for our enemies. Since and psychotic disorders. San Carlos, California 94070 9/11, there have been 53 lives lost to Shame on President Trump, shame 2 T - 3/23/17 Stephen Schoeman Mountainside Council best places to live in New Jersey. & 3/30/17, The Leader Fee: $35.70 Westfield Keith Turner (R) terrorism on U.S. soil. Inarguably, on Congress, and shame on Congress- David Oliveira national security has been effective in man Leonard Lance with his 93 per- Deanna Andre (R) Westfield Ward 3 Westfield Mayor limiting attacks on U.S. soil. cent rating from the NRA. While stok- Fanwood Dental Associates However, in the years since 9/11, ing international turmoil with an inef- Andy Skibitsky (R) PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield Council approximately 480,000 Americans fectual and unnecessary Muslim ban, TOWN OF WESTFIELD have been killed on American soil by the GOP is making a craven play for 225 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023 Sam Della Fera (R, 1st Ward) PLANNING BOARD Ken Donnelly (R, 2nd Ward) gun violence; 93 deaths every day, NRA campaign donations at the ex- Notice is hereby given that the Westfield 186 injured every day, seven children pense of our American lives. David Oliveira (R, 3rd Ward) Planning Board, at their meeting on March 908-322-7111 Keith Loughlin (R, 4th Ward) 6, 2017, meeting adopted the following shot dead every day. Pat Hoynes Cranford Board of Education resolutions for applications acted upon at Meanwhile, Trump and the GOP Fanwood the February 6, 2017, meeting. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry • New Patients Always Welcome Lisa Carbone, Daniel Demarco, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Kristen Mallon, Kurt Petschow, Jr. PB 16-26 Elegant Homes, 511 Edgar Emergencies Accepted • Same Day Denture Repair Garwood Board of Education Road, Block 2009, Lot 3. Applicant sought NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Evening and Saturday Appointments Available approval to subdivide the property into two DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Aaron Watkins, Christine Guerriero lots, remove the existing dwelling, and 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 Most Insurances Accepted Linda Koenig construct two new homes. Applicant sought TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Mountainside Board of Education variance relief from sections 11.09E1, Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under Dante Gioia 11.09E2, and 11.09E4 of the Land Use N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 4/6/17, downloaded, and Ordinance to allow a lot area of 5,550 publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New The Law Offices Of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Bd of Ed. square feet for lots 3.01 & 3.02, where a Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Evan Murray, Cindy Clancy (Scotch minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet is 08625; for: Plains), Jeanne Cleary (Fanwood) required; to allow a lot area of 5,550 square Maintenance Orphan Bridge Repair Contract 2016, Various Locations Lisa M. Black, LLC Westfield Board of Education feet for lots 3.01 & 3.02, where a minimum Statewide; 100% State; DP No: 16417 lot area of 6,000 square feet within 120 feet Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 223 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Chris Langhart, Peggy Oster of the front lot line is required; to allow a lot 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. Mark Friedman depth of 111 feet for proposed lots 3.01 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and and 3.02, where a minimum lot depth of Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. 908-233-1803 120 feet is required. Application approved Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, [email protected] with conditions. Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- tors prior to contract award or authorization. Specializing in all aspects of Family Law, Adoptions, PB 16-21 Justin & Lindsay Bliss, 914 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Legal Advertising Coolidge Street, Block 3603, Lot 11. Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- Estate Planning, Real Estate Sales and Purchases Applicants sought approval to use their ance at the time of bid. MORE IN BACK SECTION present, single family residence as limited Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Call for a free consultation child care home. Application approved with Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe conditions. follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans PUBLIC NOTICE Plans and applications are on file in the and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly office of the Town Engineer, 959 North payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected TOWN OF WESTFIELD Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the Public Notice is hereby given that the may be seen Monday through Friday from following locations: Westfield Pediatric ordinances as follows were passed and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West adopted by the Town Council of the Town Kris McAloon Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on Planning Board Secretary 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 Dental Group March 21, 2017. 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $34.68 3 T - 3/16/17, 3/23/17 and 3/30/17, The Leader Fee: $165.24 Claire J. Gray, Town Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 2079 The Law Office of AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AU- THORIZING THE TOWN TO Francis M. Smith, ESQ. ACT AS GUARANTOR TO A $150,000 LOAN FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF MAIN STREET NEW JERSEY AND IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT PRO- INJURED? GRAMS, DOWNTOWN BUSI- NESS IMPROVEMENT LOAN FUND LEARN YOUR RIGHTS IN PLAIN ENGLISH 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Do you really want to deal with Notice is hereby given that Westfield Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions the insurance companies yourself? Dentistry for Infants, Children at its meeting on March 13, 2017, for the following applications decided upon at the meeting held on February 13, 2017. I can help. Adolescents, and Special Needs Cynthia Burke, 4 Kimball Circle. Ap- plicant sought approval for a pool enclo- Over 30 Years of sure contrary to Section 13.02D5 of the • New Patients Welcome Land Use to allow a 4-5 foot high, chain link Personal Injury Experience fence, where the ordinance requires a 6 foot high, solid fence enclosure. Applica- In New Jersey • Laser Dentistry tion approved with conditions. Michael Wong, 814 Summit Avenue. Motor Vehicle Accidents • In Office General Anesthesia Applicant sought an (a) appeal of the Zon- ing Officer’s determination that the pro- Slips & Falls posed two-story addition with an encroach- ment of two (2) feet into the side yard for a Dog Bite Injuries Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. bay window violates Section 11.09E6 of Board Certified the Land Use Ordinance, which requires a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet, and Construction Accidents 8 feet is proposed. The applicant main- Julie Jong, D.M.D. tained that the zoning officer misinterpreted Wrongful Death Board Certified section 12.03B5 of the Land Use Ordi- nance. Appeal denied. Kelly Walk, D.D.S. In the alternative, the applicant sought 928 Mountain Avenue, Mountainside NJ 07092 variance relief from Section 11.09E6 of the Board Certified Land Use Ordinance to allow a side yard setback of 8 feet, where 10 feet is required. John Chang, D.D.S. Variance application approved with condi- 908-233-5800 • www.FrankSmithLaw.com Board Certified tions. Plans and applications are on file in the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and 908-232-1231 may be seen Monday through Friday from No Fee If No Recovery 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield Linda Jacus Secretary, Board of Adjustment Call Me For A Free Consultation www.kidsandsmiles.com 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $35.70 Page 6 Thursday, March 23, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP-F Hist. Soc. to Offer Mary Robinson Is Named Look at ‘Early Talkies’ First N.J. Hero of 2017 SCOTCH PLAINS — The His- Vitaphone Project has worked with WESTFIELD — First Lady Mary member with a terminal, chronic or torical Society of Scotch Plains and Warner Brothers, UCLA, Library Pat Christie recently named Mary life-altering illness. The 501(c)3 or- Fanwood will recall a milestone in of Congress and private collectors Robinson of Madison, founder and ganization also provides support for cinema with “Al Jolson Speaks: His- worldwide to find more than 6,000 executive director of young adults ages 18 to tory of the Early Talkies” at its previously lost soundtrack discs and Imagine, A Center for 30. Since its founding, monthly meeting on Tuesday, March to restore over 100 early sound Coping with Loss, as her Imagine additionally has 28. Free and open to all, the meet- shorts dating from 1926 to 1930. first New Jersey Hero provided educational ing will begin at 8 p.m. at the Scotch Mr. Hutchinson’s knowledge of of 2017 and 46th New workshops, presenta- Hills Country Club, located at this period of the early talkies of Jersey Hero overall. Ms. tions and on-site support Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem American film history has been Robinson began Imag- for over 7,000 adults and Road in Scotch Plains. tapped for more than 25 books, ine in 2011 to help chil- youth. In 1927 the famous Jewish singer documentaries for PBS, Turner dren and families griev- A grassroots organiza- Al Jolson came on at the end of the Classic Movies and as film com- ing and dealing with loss tion and community- movie The Jazz Singer in blackface mentator and on-screen interviewee of a loved one by pro- based model, Imagine and sang “My Dear Old Mammy.” for the highly successful Warner viding free support ser- operates with the support The audience was astounded. This Home Video DVD boxed set The JUNIORS EARN KUDOS...Junior members of the Rake and Hoe Garden Club vices that foster resil- of over 75 adult and teen film ushered in the beginning of Jazz Singer. In 2015 he was awarded of Westfield celebrate the success the Juniors enjoyed at this year’s Garden Club iency and the emotional volunteers who make the sound in movies. the National Society of Film Crit- of New Jersey Flower Show. well-being for those im- Mary Robinson center’s programs pos- Ron Hutchinson, one of the ics’ “Film Heritage Honor” for his pacted. sible. Each of these vol- country’s foremost film historians, work in film preservation and dis- “The loss of a loved one can have a unteers donates more than 100 hours will be the guest speaker. His spe- coveries. In 2016 Mr. Hutchinson Rake and Hoe Club Juniors tremendous effect on young children a year to this work and currently serve cial emphasis is the period covering presented a program of rare and teenagers,” said Mrs. Christie. “I over 230 children, teens and adults the transition to sound (1925-1930) Vitaphone shorts at the Turner Clas- Recognized at Flower Show applaud Mary for reflecting on her from 48 New Jersey towns every two and early attempts to add sound to sic Movies Classic Film Festival in own childhood experience with loss weeks. film. Mr. Hutchinson is the founder Hollywood. WESTFIELD — The Rake and to the event and to make their own and recognizing the incredible re- “I’m so grateful and honored to be of The Vitaphone Project, which Refreshments and fellowship will Hoe Garden Club of Westfield “jun- fresh flower arrangements the day sponsibility we have as adults to help recognized by First Lady Mary Pat seeks missing soundtrack discs and follow the program. For more infor- iors,” ranging from kindergarten before the show. children successfully cope with these Christie as a New Jersey Hero,” said picture elements for early talkie mation about this event, call Connie through high school, submitted en- Although faced with significant life events in healthy, nurturing ways Ms. Robinson. “Our staff, volun- shorts and features. To date, The Klock at (908) 232-9489. tries in their age groups at the annual competition this year from elemen- and to give them hope for the future. teers, board, and the broader com- Garden Club of New Jersey flower tary-, middle- and high-school par- With a passion that continues to make munity, are ensuring we realize our show that was held earlier this month. ticipants from across the state and a difference in the lives of so many mission of normalizing grief in our Author to Discuss Role Of Categories included: Artistic within Rake and Hoe in the specific grieving children and families, I’m society and help grieving children Crafts, Horticulture, Design and categories, 11 participating Rake proud to name Mary Robinson as my and teens grow up emotionally Photography. The “junior” mem- and Hoe youth each won one or first New Jersey Hero of the year.” healthy and able to lead meaningful Polish Women In WW II bers worked on kaleidoscope mo- more blue ribbons. They also picked Imagine serves children and teens and productive lives.” saics and colorful bird masks that up six of the Top Exhibitor ribbons coping with loss due to the death of a For more information about Imag- SUMMIT AREA — Author Eva to capture Monte Casino, a mission must be made of fresh or dried plant awarded by section and age group. parent or sibling, and children and ine, visit imaginenj.org/ or call (908) Jedruch will speak to the Summit during which they performed admi- materials. In addition, they were The “juniors” were meticulously teens coping with an adult family 264-3100. Old Guard at its Tuesday, March rably. Among the stories from this challenged to care for houseplant assisted with their projects by 28 meeting. She will talk about era is that of the Syrian bear cub entries for at least two months prior Chairwomen Alice Cowell and Beth “The Role of Polish found in Iran, who was Siano and their committee. Quilters Show Saturday Women in the Armed officially enrolled in the Yale Alley Cats Due The Rake and Hoe Garden Club Forces in World War II.” Polish Army as “Private of Westfield has a diverse mem- When Hitler invaded Wojtek.” Private Wojtek At High School bership spanning all ages, interests To Spotlight Elsa Hahn Russia, the Soviets started could salute officers (or CRANFORD — The Yale Alley and occupations. Affiliated with to empty their gulags. anyone) and, when he Cats, an a cappella group from Yale the National Council of State Gar- SCOTCH PLAINS — “Anything born and raised, Ms. Hahn will dis- Many Polish prisoners was bigger, carried am- University, will perform at Cranford den Clubs and the Garden Club of Goes,” the quilts of Elsa Gail Hahn, play her childhood sewing cards, were released. Thereby munition at Monte Ca- High School, located at 201 West New Jersey, the club has between will be showcased at rags from a baby quilt began an exodus which sino. End Place, on Saturday, April 1, at 2 50 and 70 members including a the Harvest Quilters of she made at age 12, and crossed Uzbekistan, the All active men age 50- p.m. They will sing with Cranford junior membership between first Central New Jersey’s her early needlework. Caspian Sea into Iraq, plus are invited to attend High School alumnus and Yale fresh- and 12th grades. For more infor- 34th annual quilt show, “I’m color driven thence to Palestine and the Tuesday morning man Hale Jaeger. Cranford High mation, call Pat Wilson at (908) “Sharing the Quilts when I make a more tra- ultimately into Egypt. Eva Jedruch meetings of the Summit School groups Women’s E and Note- 389-9342 or check the club’s XXXIV,” this Satur- ditional quilt, but I love Among those released Area Old Guard. Meet- worthy Gentlemen will join them. Facebook page and its website, day, March 25, from 8 the challenge of trying were some 7,000 women. During this ings are held at the New Providence Tickets are $5. rakeandhoe.org. a.m. to 5 p.m., at the to incorporate an item period, the women were treated as Municipal Center, located at 360 Willow Grove Presby- not meant for quilting, military personnel, but they had no Elkwood Avenue, New Providence. terian Church. The such as a dish towel or combat role. They performed the cus- A coffee hour starts at 9:15 a.m., Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser church is located at scarf,” she said. tomary “womanly” functions of cook, followed by a 10 a.m. business meet- 1961 Raritan Road, A retired elementary nurse, teachers of war orphans, secre- ing. Guest speakers begin their talk Scotch Plains. music teacher, Ms. Hahn taries, then later drivers of lorries, at 10:30 a.m. Set at Mount Saint Mary Ms. Hahn’s creations spent 34 years in the and later still deliverers of aircraft. Old Guard members participate in WATCHUNG — Mount Saint mile course. A continental breakfast defy what is typically Westfield school system Ms. Jedruch’s mother was a part of sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, Mary House of Prayer will hold its will be available before the walk and a thought of as a quilt. Art Elsa Hahn and directs the Children’s this women’s “army” and rose to the concerts and other cultural events. fourth annual walk-a-thon, “Pathway barbecue lunch will follow the event. quilts and wall hangings and Bell Choirs at the rank of lieutenant colonel. For more information, call Jim to Hope,” on Saturday, April 22. This Prizes will be awarded. dominate her work, which spans 12 First Presbyterian Church in From Egypt, the Polish troops Hewitt at (908) 233-5507 or log onto event will benefit the programs spon- The registration cost is $25 per years of exploration in the fiber arts. Cranford. She divides her time be- moved to Europe and were assigned the website summitoldguard.org. sored by the center, which is self- adult or $15 per high school student An original Orca whale study on silk, tween Edison, N.J. and Brewster, sustained. or younger. Pets on leashes may join inspired by a trip to the San Juan Mass. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic in the fun for $5 each. Islands, will be a focal point of this A winner of multiple ribbons at Community of the Sisters of Mercy of Registration and sponsorship forms eclectic exhibit. Other highlights will Harvest Quilters shows, where she the Americas, the House of Prayer is are available at msmhope.org or by include a self-portrait and a unique is Workshop chairwoman, and the rooted in Gospel values and the calling (908) 753-2091. Registration spin on a children’s book. Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod, charism of Sister Catherine McAuley. also may be completed on the day of Visitors also will see a traditional where she serves as chairperson of Persons of all faiths are welcome to the event in the St. Joseph Building. New York Beauty quilt made with the 2017 Challenge quilt, Ms. Hahn the retreats held at the House of Prayer, Parking will be available at the “Top non-traditional fabrics of black and expressed that most of all, “I cher- as well as spiritual direction and a of the Mount.” The event will con- brights. Reaching back to her child- ish all the dear friends I’ve made wide range of programs and opportu- clude at noon. hood in Westfield where she was through quilting.” nities for holistic growth. For more information about the Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer, the walk due to commence at 10 a.m. which is located at 1651 U.S. High- Trinity Episcopal Raising The event will be held rain or shine, as way 22, Watchung, visit msmhope.org, participants will walk around the top of e-mail [email protected] or “The Mount,” which is a level, quarter- call (908) 753-2091. Funds For Clean Water CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- constructs wells, water systems and copal Church, located at 119 Forest stations that both reduce the spread SWSCH Residents Create, Avenue, Cranford, is collecting of disease while promoting overall money for the Episcopal Relief and community health, well-being and Development (ERD) “Clean Water” economic viability,” she continued. Donate Chemo Caps program through Sunday, April 2. Donations, made payable to WESTFIELD — The Creative The group would appreciate do- In many places around the world, “Episcopal Relief and Develop- Hands Community Service Group nations of yarn/wool to continue the fresh water supply is threatened ment,” can be mailed to Trinity of Second Westfield Senior Citi- their projects. Anyone wishing to by various pollutants, climate change Church or dropped off at the church zens Housing (SWSCH) recently make a donation is asked to contact and disasters. “Every 15 seconds a on Sunday mornings. For more in- hand-knitted and crocheted more Carezza Motley at (908) 518-9586, child dies from a water-related dis- formation, call (908) 276-4047. than 100 Chemo Caps, which were extension no. 5. ease somewhere in the world,” said Episcopal Relief and Develop- donated to Robert Wood Johnson SWSCH, located at 1129 Boynton Marion Necuta, Trinity’s Outreach ment, started in 1940, is the compas- University Hospital in Rahway. Avenue, Westfield, opened in Octo- Committee chairwoman. sionate response of the Episcopal “These hats are not only beautiful ber 1995. The building is a three- “The ERD Clean Water program Church to human suffering in the but practical. They’ll provide both storied, elevator-equipped building world. Hearing God’s call to seek warmth and comfort. To have a for low-income senior citizens. It is Area Church Plans and serve Christ in all persons and to handmade item made by someone designed specifically for seniors, respect the dignity of every human locally is really special,” said Ann and meets all of the Americans with Lenten Soup Supper being, the organization serves to Marie Shears, vice-president of Disabilities Act requirements. SPRINGFIELD — St. James the bring together the generosity of Epis- Patient Services. Sitting on 8.5 acres of park-like Apostle Church invites all to a Lenten copalians and others with the needs The Creative Hands Community land, it is adjacent to the existing se- Soup Supper on Sunday, April 2, from of the world. For more information Service Group’s mission is to build nior citizens building, located at 1133 5 to 8 p.m., in the school gym. Bread, about Episcopal Relief and Devel- ENHANCING A WESTFIELD INSTITUTION...Building out the new Wine a community of women whose in- Boynton Avenue. The grounds were beverages and dessert will be pro- opment, visit episcopalrelief.org/. Cave in the lower dining room. tent is to spread love and warmth designed with the safety, security and vided. Those age 12 and over are Trinity Episcopal Church is a fam- with their knitted and crocheted special needs of the residents in mind. asked to donate $5 each. Children ily church that has been serving items to those in need. Since 2014, The trustees of the corporation over- under age 12 may attend for free. Cranford area families since 1872. Chez Catherine Renovation these women have faithfully come see the development and set policy, Interested persons are asked to Sunday services, celebrated by the together every week to knit and cro- subject to the requirements of federal respond to Kim Mailley at (973) Reverend Andy Kruger, Trinity’s chet items for donation. and state laws and regulations. 951-1631 or Priest-in-Charge, are at 8 a.m. and Is Nearing Completion [email protected] by 10 a.m. For more information about After 38 years Chez Catherine, a entryway and photos of Provence Tuesday, March 28. Those who Trinity, call (908) 276-4047 or visit Westfield institution, is undergoing a throughout the room. A coffered ceil- would like to donate a pot of soup trinitycranford.org/. complete renovation. Many of the ing and new lighting around the room to share also should contact Ms. improvements are out of sight of our and above the tables will further en- Mailley. St. James the Apostle guests but will nonetheless signifi- hance the ambiance of the soft wall School is located at 41 South cantly improve their visit, including a colors. The goal of the new owners Springfield Avenue, Springfield. completely new heating and air con- was to ensure a comfortable, quiet ditioning system that will provide a dining room in the warm and intimate Easter Food Drive more comfortable and quieter experi- surroundings that our regular clients ence year ‘round. have come to expect and new clients Currently Underway The restaurant welcomed only the will also appreciate. The lower din- GARWOOD — The Garwood third owners in its history in October ing room was also enhanced with a Knights of Columbus are holding their when Stephane Bocket, a familiar stone wine cave which adds to the annual Easter Food Drive. face and long serving Maitre d’Hôtel, already warm surroundings high- Canned and dry food goods, turkeys joined with a partner, Michael Cowan, lighted by a full wall mural from the and hams can be dropped off from 4 to to purchase the business from Didier original Catherine. 6 p.m. weekdays at the rear entrance to Jouvenet, who retired. Planning for Many elements of a fine kitchen the Knights’ council hall. The hall is the renovation began well before the have been made over to ensure a located at 37 South Avenue, Garwood, closing with ideas and dreams that perfect evening for our guests. opposite the Food Emporium (turn at Stephane had for years waiting for his Plans are to open on the 28th when Marty Shoes.) Parking is available turn to run this French fine dining a new Spring menu and daily specials behind the council hall off Willow institution. His dream was to give it will greet guests to the “new” Chez Avenue. Visitors are advised to use the more of a feel of Provence. Catherine. Impeccable service remains side-door entrance. The most significant and striking a basic of the restaurant’s offering, SPREADING THE WARMTH...The Creative Hands Community Service Group Monetary donations should be of Second Westfield Senior Citizens Housing display some of the many knitted and changes are to the dining rooms. In with touches of the past enhancing the crocheted items they have made for those in need. Group members, who have been made payable to “The Garwood the main room guests will find a space new intimate surroundings. meeting weekly for the past several years to work on their projects, recently made Knights of Columbus Easter Food transformed to a warm, intimate din- Paid Bulletin Board more than 100 Chemo Caps to be donated to Robert Wood Johnson University Drive,” attention Keith M. Gallagher. SAFE TO DRINK...These youngsters ing room from Provence with soft goleader.com/form/bulletin Hospital at Rahway. Second Westfield Senior Citizens Housing is located on For more information, call (908) 789- in Nicaragua are grateful for the clean finishes, an open chandeliered Boynton Avenue in Westfield. 9809 or Keith at (908) 789-0931. water they obtain from a well. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 23, 2017 Page 7 Westfield Library to Feature Scotch Plains Rescue Squad: Music From China Saturday Hand Sanitizer Dangers WESTFIELD — The Westfield of Yunnan and the Mongolian SCOTCH PLAINS — Parents and keep them out of reach of small Memorial Library, located at 550 steppes. The accomplished “Music know the importance of keeping their children. Some companies make non- East Broad Street, will present From China Youth Orchestra” will children’s hands as germ-free as pos- alcohol-based hand sanitizers which “Music from China” this Saturday, play music that captures the magic sible, and besides hand washing, hand are non-toxic, and there are also sani- March 25, at 2 p.m. of a starry night, the fervent energy sanitizers are often the go-to choice tized wipes which may be more suit- The program will focus on the of ethnic minority dance, and a when water is not available. After all, able for your family’s needs. diverse folk music of China, which mountain song’s message of love. these products are purported to kill The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is spans the water towns of the Yangtze Based in New York City, Music many different types of microorgan- a volunteer organization of Neigh- River to the ethnic minority enclaves from China is composed of youth isms. What could be safer? bors Helping Neighbors. With over musicians led by Wang Guowei, a Now comes some news that these 90 volunteers, we answer calls not Lunch-Learn Event composer, conductor and erhu products may also be dangerous for only in Scotch Plains but in surround- (Chinese fiddle) virtuoso. our children. Just recently, the Cen- ing towns as well when needed. Be- To Focus on Israel This program is free and open to ters for Disease Control announced sides answering calls, you will see WESTFIELD — Temple Emanu- Westfield Memorial Library and that “over 70,000 children drank hand our ambulances at many special events El, located at 756 East Broad Street, MURAL cardholders. MURAL sanitizer between 2011 and 2014. held in town, such as Scotch Plains Westfield, will feature a Lunch and cardholders belong to the 43 librar- PURIM PRESENTS...Volunteers from the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth While some older kids intentionally Day, the Memorial Day Parade, high Learn discussion led by Rabbi Charles ies that are part of the Middlesex Israel in Scotch Plains prepared gift bags March 5 with groggers, treats and ingest the alcoholic liquid to get drunk, school football games, and the sum- Kroloff on Monday, March 27, at Union Reciprocal Agreement Li- traditional hamentashen cookies to be delivered to the entire congregation most cases are much more innocent. mer concerts on the Village Green. 11:30 a.m. braries. Interested persons are en- before the Jewish holiday of Purim. Seventh-grade students in the religious About 90 percent of the reported in- We are also available to provide dem- The topic will be “What to Say couraged to visit the Westfield Me- school helped assemble the bags, which this year featured reusable lunch totes. cidents occurred among children onstrations for Boy Scout and Girl About Israel When Friends and Fam- morial Library website, wmlnj.org, The Sisterhood also donated Purim gift bags and additional pounds of younger than five.” Since some of Scout troops, clubs, and any other ily Don’t Care at All or Care Too and click on the “About Us” tab to hamentashen to residents of AristaCare at Cedar Oaks, a nursing home in South these sanitizers are scented and come group that may be interested in what Much.” Plainfield, and to the senior program at the JCC of Central New Jersey in Scotch see if their library participates. To Plains. Pictured, from left to right, are: Marcia Wiener, Sisterhood president; in colorful bottles, they are attractive we do. In addition, we lend out wheel- Discussion topics for Lunch and register for “Music From China,” Debbie Abrams and Carrie Jaffe, Purim Outreach co-chairwomen. to young children. These bottles are chairs, crutches, canes and other as- Learn programs typically include con- visit wmlnj.org and click on the also commonly found in schools, sorted medical equipment free of temporary events, films of Jewish and Online Calendar, or call (908) 789- daycares and other places where chil- charge. Please reach out to us if there general interest, spiritual issues, ag- 4090, option 0. First Congregational to Host dren are present and are usually eas- is something we can do for you: (908) ing wisely, family concerns, the rabbi’s Westfield Memorial Library ily accessible to them. 322-2103 for non-emergencies or “struggles,” Israel, the American Jew- hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon- Some of these sanitizers contain [email protected]. ish community and recent develop- day through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to Forum Sunday on Activism up to 95 percent alcohol, and should ments in Jewish life. * * * 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 1 only be used under adult supervi- Contributing Author: Susan A complimentary lunch will be of- to 5 p.m. on Sunday. WESTFIELD – The First Congre- “Preserving Sanity, Safety and Soul sion. Most side effects, such as eye fered. There is no charge to attend and gational Church of Westfield will host Baldani, a life member of the Scotch For more information on library in Turbulent Times: Psychological, and mouth irritation, cough, abdomi- Plains Rescue Squad. pre-registration is not required. Lunch programs and services, call (908) a forum for community activists and Legal and Spiritual Considerations for nal pain and vomiting, are usually and Learn is supported by the Rabbi 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign advocates this Sunday, March 26, Activists and Advocates” is an inter- minor. However, if enough sanitizer Ketubah Unit Sets Charles A. Kroloff Fund for Jewish up for the monthly e-newsletter, “Li- from 2 to 4:30 p.m., at 125 Elmer active seminar on coping during times is ingested, it can raise a child’s Learning, to which donations are ap- brary Loop,” or stop by the library Street, Westfield. This event is free of social anxiety and political unrest. blood alcohol level very high, re- Dinner For April 2 preciated. For more information, con- for a copy of its award-winning, and open to the public but prior reg- Led by a prominent local attorney, sulting in seizures, respiratory is- AREA — The B’nai B’rith Ketubah tact Carol Jassin at [email protected]. quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” istration is required. therapist and clergy member, the pro- sues, low blood sugar and coma. In Unit (55-plus) will meet for dinner on gram will explore the impact and this case, 911 should be called im- Sunday, April 2, at 5:30 p.m. They will implications of community activism mediately, along with the National dine at The Pine Tavern, located at 151 in the post-election environment. Poison Control Hotline at 1-(800) Route 34, Old Bridge. There will be Specific presentations will include: 222-1222. This hotline is available separate checks for the payment. “Right Intention, Right Speech, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Prospective non-member couples Right Action: Moral and Spiritual Con- every day of the year. and singles are welcome to come, but siderations” by the Reverend Mark So talk to your children about the must respond to Elaine at (908) 232- Boyea, senior minister at the First Con- dangers of ingesting these sanitizers, 0062 by Thursday, March 30. gregational Church of Westfield. “Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout in an Era of Anxiety and Activism,” by Peggy A. Rothbaum, Ph.D., a psychologist, writer and com- munity activist. “Civil or Uncivil Disobedience: What’s the Difference and Does it Matter?” by Thomas C. Jardim, former Westfield mayor and an attor- ney with Jardim, Meisner, Susser in Florham Park. Participants are encouraged to ask questions during the program’s inter- active format. For additional infor- TALENTED ENSEMBLE...The Music From China Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Wang Guowei, will perform mation or to register, contact the or- a program celebrating Chinese folk music at the Westfield Memorial Library this Saturday, March 25, at 2 p.m. This program ganizers via e-mail at is open to Westfield Memorial Library and MURAL cardholders. [email protected]. LOCAL HOME ON TV...Tune in or set your DVR for 9:30 a.m. this Saturday, March 25, to view Westfield’s own Michael Robert Construction and Ellie Mroz Area Psychiatrist to Address Guests at NAMI Meeting Design on NBC’s “George to the Rescue” featuring a Westfield home renovation. Paid Photo SCOTCH PLAINS — Dr. Rahul NAMI (National Alliance on Men- lowed in the footsteps of his late on questions or problems with which goleader.com/form/paid_photo Malhotra, a member of the Ameri- tal Illness). father, Dr. Harish Malhotra, who they are dealing. All are welcome. can Board of Psychiatry and Neu- Dr. Malhotra graduated from also was a psychiatrist and the past The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. rology, will speak and answer ques- Tufts University School of Medi- chairman of the Department of Psy- and will take place at the Robert Wood tions that families and caregivers cine, finished his residency in Adult chiatry at Overlook Medical Center Johnson Rahway Fitness and Wellness LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF may have regarding their loved Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson Uni- in Summit. Center, located at 2120 Lamberts Mill one’s struggle with mental illness versity Hospital and is now in pri- This program will serve as a unique Road, Scotch Plains. For more infor- ATTORNEY during the Tuesday, March 28 meet- vate practice with Partners in Psy- opportunity for caregivers to get in- mation, call (908) 233-1628 or e- ing of the Union County chapter of chiatry, LLP in Summit. 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Kalamazoo, Mich., Merry He was born to the late James and dren, Robert Smith and his wife, Jean was an avid gar- Groszmann of Shrewsbury Dr. James F. Donovan, 76, of Hamilton and Millburn, N.J. and Ruth Smith on September 28, 1931. Pamela, of Novato, Calif. and Laura dener and known lo- Township and Glynn Lewes, Del., died Wednesday, March Chappaqua, N.Y. Colleagues re- Robert graduated from Bernards High Scaturo and her husband, Chuck, of cally for her annual Groszmann of Roswell, Ga. 15, 2017. Before moving to Dela- member Jim as an innovator, al- School in 1949 and was inducted into Cranford, N.J. plant sale each May. She is also survived by two ware, he was a longtime resident of ways trying to find new practices the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame in Also surviving are six grandchil- You may have seen her granddaughters, Cynthia Westfield. in which to train teachers and teach 1998. dren, Griffin, Bennett, Macallan, riding her bicycle any- and Eleanore. Jim lived a full life with many loves, students, particularly those stu- Robert received a Bachelor of Arts Brett, Greg and Hannah. where from Plainfield A memorial celebration but none was greater than dents with special in History from Harvard University A memorial service will be held at to Blue Star Shopping of her life will be held on his family. He is survived needs. Even after retir- in 1953. He married Dorothy E. Galli the First Congregational Church, 125 Center, visiting any Sunday, April 2, from 2 to by his beloved wife of 40 ing, he continued to in 1954, and they lived together in Elmer Street, Westfield, on Saturday, number of bookstores 5 p.m., at The Westwood years, Mary, who shared train the next genera- Westfield, N.J. April 8, 2017, at 2 p.m. and thrift shops along in Garwood, N.J. Stories his love of education and tion of teachers and su- Robert worked at General Electric In lieu of flowers, the family is the way. Jean Groszmann and remembrances will be traveling the world. To- perintendents as a lec- for 37 years, and served as the trea- requesting that donations be made Jean had a long ca- shared at 4 p.m. In lieu of gether they visited all four turer at the University surer of International Finance until out to the First Congregational reer in child care at the YWCA of flowers the family requests donations corners of the globe, in- of Delaware. he retired in 1990. Church, 125 Elmer Street, Westfield, Plainfield, while raising four children. be made in Jean’s name to Rake and cluding Mexico, Egypt, Jim was a proud na- Robert was an active member of N.J. 07090. She is survived by two of five sisters, Hoe Garden Club of Westfield, N.J. Ireland, Scotland, En- tive New Yorker, born the First Congregational Church of Arrangements are by Gray Funeral Phyllis Back of Manahawkin and Bar- March 23, 2017 gland, Australia, New in Manhattan and Westfield and the Westfield Commu- Directors of Westfield. Please go to Zealand, Russia, Sweden raised in the Bronx. He nity Players. He enjoyed singing in www.grayfuneralhomes.com. and the famous Great earned a bachelor’s de- the church choir, attending The Met- March 23, 2017 Wall of China, where he gree from SUNY Opportunities For Those 55, was awarded a special Dr. James F. Donovan Plattsburgh, a master’s recognition for reaching from Syracuse and a Hearing Society Accepting four watchtowers. Ph.D. in Philosophy from The Ohio Older to Be Discussed Jim is also survived by three chil- State University. He was always WESTFIELD — An informa- to work well into the traditional re- dren, Deanna Obuch of Warren, Col- active; when he was younger, he Scholarship Applications tional program on “Job and Volun- tirement years,” said Ms. Brown. leen M. Donovan Griffin and her played semi-professional football, teer Opportunities for People 55+” The event also will feature a pre- husband, James Griffin, of Metuchen was a Golden Glove boxer, and WESTFIELD — The Hearing So- loss and have been accepted into will take place on Tuesday, March sentation about volunteer opportuni- and Sgt. 1st Class James M. Donovan loved the Dodgers until the day ciety has announced that it currently accredited two-year colleges or vo- 28, at 11:30 a.m., at The Senior ties available in and around the Union and his wife, France, of Spring Lake, they left Brooklyn for California. is accepting applications to its Sa- cational schools or four-year col- Resource Center at The Lavy House, County community through the RSVP N.C.; five grandchildren, Nicole and Jim was fascinated by history – rah H. McGhee and Katherine leges or universities. A special char- located at 748 East Broad Street, through JFSCNJ. Amy Obuch, Scarlett and Shay both his family’s and that of the Schmidt Memorial Scholarship acteristic of these awards is that Westfield. According to Ms. Garcia, “many Donovan and James “Beanie” Grif- United States. He was an avid ge- funds for the school year 2017-2018. they are renewable for one to three The presentation by Sheri Brown, 55-plusers want a productive outlet fin; a sister, Patricia Lemieux, and nealogist, spending countless hours These scholarships provide finan- years for the student providing sat- Jewish Family Service of Central for their spare time even if they are her husband, Michael, of Quebec, researching the Donovan family cial assistance to high-school gradu- isfactory grades are maintained. New Jersey (JFSCNJ) career spe- semi-retired or working part-time. Canada; three nieces, Paula Gomez, tree. His favorite period of Ameri- ates who have documented hearing Application forms are available on cialist, and Nathalie Garcia, JFS The RSVP program offers flexible Suzanne Bjarke and Kathleen can history was the Civil War, and request by contacting Mrs. P. Hanigan, RSVP project coordinator (Retired volunteer opportunities in various Lemieux, and dear friends Joan and he eagerly shared his collection of Library to Screen Scholarship Chairperson, 1213 Wyo- and Senior Volunteer Program of placement areas such as: food pan- Katie Miller, all of whom are forever Civil War documents and artifacts ming Avenue, Mountainside, N.J. Union County, N.J.), is part of a tries, tutoring, visiting the elderly, in his heart. with anyone willing to listen. He Mozart Celebration 07092, or by calling her at (908) 232- series of programs that are free and serving meals at Congregate Nutri- Jim is predeceased by his parents, also loved to read, write poetry, SCOTCH PLAINS — Following 4512 (voice). Applications must be open to the entire community at The tion sites and opportunities to recruit James and Ruby; brothers, Phillip collect model trains and prepare its well-received initial Lincoln Cen- submitted no later than Friday, May Senior Resource Center at The Lavy and manage other volunteers.” and Patrick Donovan, and his faith- intricate Christmas village displays ter Local programs in February and 19, 2017. House. A light lunch will be served. The Senior Resource Center at The ful canine companion, Lord Byron. that rivaled that of any department March, the Scotch Plains Public Li- The Hearing Society is a not-for- Dietary laws will be observed. Lavy House is a joint venture between A natural educator, Jim dedicated store. brary will continue to offer these profit organization that has served “According to the U.S. Bureau of the Westfield United Fund and Temple his career to improving the public Jim was a font of wisdom, knowl- screenings of world-class perfor- people with hearing impairments in Labor Statistics, 20 percent of Ameri- Emanu-El of Westfield. Through a school system in both New Jersey edge and compassion to friend and mances on the second Sunday of Union County since 1932. The Soci- cans 55 years and older will be work- grant from the Jewish Community and New York. He began his ad- family alike. He was fond of remind- each month. ety also sponsors a class in speech (lip) ing by 2017 and nearly 70 percent of Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ, ministrative career as the Head of ing people to take each problem as it The library will screen Mozart reading at the First Baptist Church of workers who have not yet retired plan Jewish Family Service of Central New Special Education in Scotch Plains. comes, and tackle them head on when Celebration on Sunday, April 9, at 1 Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street, Jersey provides programming and the He eventually rose to become the they do, saying, “Don’t swim in the p.m. This festive all-Mozart program and welcomes interested people from SHERIFF’S SALE services of Naomi Kreutzer, a Licensed assistant superintendent and super- ocean until you get to the beach.” features the Piano Trio in B-flat ma- the area to attend. For more informa- March 23, 2017 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17000690 Clinical Social Worker, each Tuesday. intendent for many towns, includ- jor, K. 502; the Horn Quintet in E-flat tion about the Society, contact Alice SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Programs are free of charge and open ing Westfield, West Orange, CHANCERY DIVISION major, K. 407, and the Viola Quintet Knecht at (908) 688-8241 (voice) or UNION COUNTY to the entire community. in C Major. Performers are pianist online at [email protected]. DOCKET NO. F-8559-16 Plaintiff: BCB COMMUNITY BANK Registration is recommended if Soyeon Kate Lee; violinists Benjamin VS. planning to attend. To register, con- Beilman and Ani Kavafian; violists Defendant: BRIAN J. MERKEL AND DIANE Clean Communities Day Set Spring Qigong Classes M. MERKEL, H/W, STACEY FRIEDMAN AND tact (908) 352-8375 or Lily Francis and Paul Neubauer; cel- MR. AND MRS. SONA Sale Date: 04/05/2017 [email protected]. list Timothy Eddy, and horn player To Aid Mission Trip Writ of Execution: 12/16/2016 Radovan Vlatkovic. WESTFIELD — Moving Medita- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution For April 22 In Fanwood to me directed I shall expose for sale by public No registration is required for these tion classes will resume this spring vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Jazz Event to Benefit ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- FANWOOD — Fanwood will receive a coupon for a slice of programs. The Scotch Plains Public on Tuesdays beginning April 4, from beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock pizza from Nick’s Pizza & Deli. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- St. Joseph Center hold its 28th Annual Clean Com- Library is located at 1927 Bartle Av- 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., in the First Con- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash munities Day on Saturday, April Last year more than 100 volun- enue, one block from Park Avenue, in gregational Church’s Patton Audito- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. SCOTCH PLAINS — A One Night The judgment amount is: ***One Hundred Jazz Festival to benefit St. Joseph So- 22, as part of the community’s ob- teers participated. Volunteers will the center of the township. rium, located at 125 Elmer Street, Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five be organized into teams with a and 53/100*** $119,995.53. cial Service Center in Elizabeth will servance of Earth Day. Grant Lincoln Center Local, a program Westfield. Premises to be foreclosed are commonly money was made available for the leader and then transported by created by Lincoln Center Education A suggested donation of $15 to known as: 2 Sailer Street, Township of Cranford, be held on Saturday, April 29, from 8 County of Union, State of New Jersey. to 10 p.m., in the auditorium of Union event through the New Jersey De- DPW employees to one of 13 loca- and hosted by libraries and commu- $20 will benefit the church’s youth Said premises are also known as: Block 304, tions designated for cleanup. These Lot 16.01. Catholic High School, located at 1600 partment of Environmental Protec- nity centers, brings high-definition Mission Trip to work with the home- Approximate dimensions of premises: 101.31 tion. Individual volunteers of all include Forest Road Park, La screenings from the renowned per- less in Denver, Colo., this summer. feet X 250 feet x 50 feet x 100 feet x 51.27 feet x Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. 150 feet. Vocalists Marlene Verplanck, Ben ages, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, in- Grande Park, the Carriage House forming arts center into communities Moving Meditation is a simple, Located approximately 150 from the intersec- Park, Borough Hall, the Fanwood tion of Adams Street and Sailer Street. Cassara, Jan Findlay and a lineup of terested organizations and family anywhere. For more information, visit graceful movement based on ancient A more complete legal description of said groups are invited to assemble at Memorial Library and the munici- LincolnCenter.org/Local. Asian Qigong wellness systems. Ben- premises can be found in Deed Book 4106, Page musicians including Geoff Gallante, 60 and Deed Book 5140 page 40. Tomoko Ono, Greg Bufford, Rick Crane 8:30 a.m. by the Millennium Clock pal parking areas, as well as the efits include stress reduction, flexibil- Sale is subject to outstanding sewer lien of area around the railroad tracks. At $8.30 as of December 31, 2016. and Todd Bashore will be featured. at the south-side parking lot of the ity and enhanced wellness. The prac- The real estate taxes are current as of Decem- railroad station. no cost to the Borough of Fanwood, tice is performed standing up and ordi- ber 31, 2016. Tickets are $25. For tickets and infor- NJ Greek Fest Due Total Upset: ***One Hundred Twenty-One mation, go to brownpapertickets.com, Participants will be able to enjoy NJ Transit will assign two flagmen nary street clothing is appropriate. Thousand Nine Hundred Nine and 12/100*** to provide security for those clean- $121,909.12 together with lawful interest and search events and enter A One Night bagels donated by Fanwood Bagels At Westfield Church The classes are led by Laura costs. & Deli, doughnuts and coffee. Each ing up this area. In addition, mem- WESTFIELD — The Holy Trinity Berzofsky, a certified Integral Tai Chi Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Jazz Festival, or call 1-(800) 383-3006, tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and extension no. 1. participant will receive an Earth Day bers of the Fanwood Lions Club Greek Orthodox Church, located at and Qigong instructor with the Inter- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the will pick up litter along Fanwood’s money will be deposited into the Superior Court T-shirt as well as some giveaways. 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield, national Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, The Department of Public Works stretch of South Avenue. will host NJ Greek Fest 2017 Thurs- Institute at Santa Barbara College of or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to SHERIFF’S SALE Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature (DPW) will pass out work gloves, Questions concerning this event day through Sunday, June 1 to 4. Oriental Medicine and a member of and extent of that person’s claim and asking for SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17000598 can be answered by calling the an order directing payment of the surplus money. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY pick-up devices and plastic bags Area residents are invited to enjoy the National Qigong Association. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale CHANCERY DIVISION for trash and recyclables. Joanne Fanwood DPW at (908) 322-7404. homemade Greek specialties, live Classes will continue on consecu- will have information regarding the surplus, if UNION COUNTY any. DOCKET NO. F-39022-08 Gemenden, Union County recy- music, kids’ activities, a Greek mar- tive Tuesday evenings through April There is a full legal description on file in the Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Union County Sheriff’s Office. TION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED cling coordinator, also will pro- ket, vendors and many other activi- 25. Beginning May 1, classes will The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this ASSE INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, 2005-8 vide participating children with See it all on the Web! ties. For more information about this switch to Monday evenings and con- sale for any length of time without further adver- VS. tisement. Defendant: JAMES LANGTON; MARY JANE some “goodies.” After working to- event, visit njgreekfest.com or call tinue through May 29. For additional Joseph Cryan LANGTON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; Sheriff WELLS FARGO BANK NA, SUCCESSOR BY gether cleaning up, participants will www.goleader.com (908) 233-8533. information or to register, call Ms. Attorney: MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNE- Berzofsky at (908) 232-0169. Drop- OSTROWITZ & OSTROWITZ SOTA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGIS- 225 GORDONS CORNER RD TERED HOLDERS OF SALOMON BROTHERS SHERIFF’S SALE in students also will be welcome. MANALAPAN, NEW JERSEY 07726 MORTGAGE SECURITIES VII, INC COMMER- SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE (732) 446-2800 CIAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17000629 4 T - 03/09, 03/16, 03/23 CATE SERIES 2000 C1 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17000617 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17000698 & 03/30/17 Fee: $175.44 Sale Date: 03/29/2017 CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE Writ of Execution: 12/08/2016 UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DOCKET NO. F-051492-14 UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17000812 SHERIFF’S SALE to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA N.A. DOCKET NO. F-052666-10 DOCKET NO. F-013588-16 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- VS. Plaintiff: U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17000817 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Defendant: MARIA ROSARIO; MONTCLAIR TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPA- TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock SURGICAL ASSOCIATES; AGL MARKETING TION TRUST POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DOCKET NO. F-022697-15 CHANCERY DIVISION in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- INC. D/B/A EXQUISITE HOME PRODUCTS; VS. RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS Plaintiff: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC UNION COUNTY ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash BAYONNE HOSPITAL; SYCAMORE FINAN- Defendant: ERIC M. HIRSCH; RACHEL MF. CORP. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CER- VS. DOCKET NO. F-25070-14 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. CIAL SERVICES; KEVIN WOODSON, MD; MORLING; PNC BANK; STATE OF NEW JER- TIFICATES, SERIES 20072 Defendant: TIMOTHY L. RIVERS, PAMELA Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK, MELLON The judgment amount is: ***One Million Twelve WORLDWIDE ASSET LLC; SLOMINS INC.; SEY VS. D. RIVERS AKA PAMELA D. WILLIAMS, STATE FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Four and 70/100*** RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY; STATE Sale Date: 03/29/2017 Defendant: WILLIAM LEPINSKY; GARRY P. OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, $1,012,684.70. OF NEW JERSEY Writ of Execution: 12/20/2016 LEPINSKY; CAROL LEPINSKY; AMERICAN Sale Date: 04/19/2017 INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-J13, Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of Sale Date: 04/05/2017 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TRADING CO; AND NEW CENTURY FINAN- Writ of Execution: 12/19/2016 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New Writ of Execution: 09/20/2016 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CIAL SERVICES By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution CATES, SERIES 2005-J13 Jersey. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Sale Date: 04/05/2017 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. Premises commonly known as: 1613 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Writ of Execution: 12/20/2016 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Defendant: DORIS DECHESER GRANDVIEW AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Sale Date: 04/19/2017 JERSEY 07090. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Writ of Execution: 01/06/2017 BEING KNOWN as LOT 7, BLOCK 5702 on beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Dimensions: 100.00 feet X 100.00 feet X 100.00 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- feet X 100.00 feet. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Fifty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Three in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Nearest Cross Street: Connecticut Street. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred and 06/100*** $558,463.06. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Seventy-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Advertise subject to prior mortgage: NONE. Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy- Property to be sold is located in the BOR- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Five and 84/100*** $273,525.84. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Advertise subject to prior lien: NONE. Seven and 98/100*** $376,577.98. OUGH of FANWOOD, County of UNION, State The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred MUNICIPALITY: Township of Scotch Plains. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Advertise subject USA’s right of redemption: MUNICIPALITY: Township of Scotch Plains. of New Jersey. Forty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Twelve and COUNTY; UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Pursuant to 28, U.S.C. Section 2410, this sale is COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State Premises commonly known as: 131 KING 38/100*** $342,312.38. STREET & STREET NO: 352 Myrtle Avenue. The judgment amount is: ***Nine Hundred subject to a 120 day right of redemption held by of New Jersey. STREET, FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023- PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 902; LOT: 15 Sixty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Two the United States of America by virtue of the STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 527 Hunter 1500. Fanwood, County of Union, State of New Jersey. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100.00 feet x 50.00 and 41/100*** $965,762.41. Internal Revenue Service Lien: Federal Tax Lien: Avenue. BEING KNOWN as LOT 7, BLOCK 101 on the PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 65 feet. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN Department of the Treasury-Internal Revenue TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 29; official Tax Map of the BOROUGH of FAN WOOD. Locust Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 260.54 feet from of WESTFIELD, County of UNION andState of Service versus James H. Langton, et. al., dated Block: 404. Dimensions: 96.65 feet X 42.87 feet X 123.78 TAX LOT #35, BLOCK # 66. intersection of Front Street. New Jersey. 11/08/2005 and recorded 11/18/2005 Book: DIMENSIONS: 31 x 126 feet X 61.70 feet X 51.63 feet. NEAREST CROSS STREET: South Avenue. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): All unpaid Commonly known as: 226 EDGEWOOD AV- FL0192, Page 0855 in the amount of $67,270.31. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Second Street Nearest Cross Street: Helen Street. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 8,419 Square municipal taxes, assessments and liens; Any set ENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. Total Upset: ***One Million Thirty-Eight Thou- Beginning at a point on the northeasterly side- Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Seventy-Five Feet. of facts which an accurate survey would dis- Tax Lot No. 30 in Block No. 808. sand Two Hundred Eighty-Eight and 63/100*** line of Hunter Avenue distant 330.21 feet south- Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen and 89/100*** Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Fifty-Two Thou- close; Any restrictions or covenants on record Dimension of Lot Approximately: 50 x 246. $1,038,288.63 together with lawful interest and easterly along the same from its intersection with $575,915.89 together with lawful interest and sand Six Hundred Thirty and 64/100*** which run with the land; Rights of the United Nearest Cross Street: CLARK STREET. costs. the southeasterly sideline of East Second Street. costs. $352,630.64 together with lawful interest and States of America, if any; Any Condominium lien BEGINNING at a point on the Northwesterly Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Pursuant to a tax search of 01/04/2017; 2017 Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or costs. priority, if any; Any outstanding PUD or sideline of Edgewood Avenue distant 300.00 other charges, and any such taxes, charges, QTR I Taxes: $1,440.17 Open, due date 02/01/ other charges, and any such taxes, charges, The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Homeowner’s Associations dues or fees, if any; feet Southwesterly along said line of Edgewood liens, insurance premiums or other advances 2017; 2017 QTR 2 Taxes: $1,440.16 Open, due liens, insurance premiums or other advances assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and Any occupants or persons in possession of the Avenue from its intersection with the Southwest- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested date 05/01/2017; Sewer Account # 07/01/2016 - made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested other municipal assessments. The amount due property, if any; Additional municipal charges, erly sideline of Clark Street, said beginning point parties are to conduct and rely upon their own 12/31/2016 $140.07 Open plus penalty; $140.06 parties are to conduct and rely upon their own can be obtained from the local taxing authority. liens, taxes or tax sale certificates and insur- being also the Easterly corner of Lot 16 as shown independent investigation to ascertain whether Open plus penalty, owed in arrears, sewer independent investigation to ascertain whether All interested parties are to conduct and rely ance, if any. on above-referenced Filed Map and running; or not any outstanding interest remain of record charges are based on prior water consumption. or not any outstanding interest remain of record upon their own independent investigation to as- SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP TAXES-QTR1 thence and/or have priority over the lien being fore- (This concise description does not constitute a and/or have priority over the lien being fore- certain whether or not any outstanding interests 2017 holds a claim for taxes due and/or other PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. legal description.) closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. remain of record and/or have priority over the lien municipal utilities such as water and/or sewer in TOTAL AS OF January 19, 2017: $.00 If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety-Three If the sale is set aside for any reason, the being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount the amount of $1,857.26 as of 12/21/2016. Total Upset: ***One Million Nine Thousand Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight and 43/ Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Eighty-Four Eight Hundred Seventy-Five and 21/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall 100*** $393,358.43 together with lawful interest return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four and 99/ $1,009,875.21 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, and costs. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The 100*** $284,284.99 together with lawful interest costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Purchaser shall have no further recourse against and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.** Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Sheriff Joseph Cryan tisement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 23, 2017 Page 9 Nominations Welcomed for Honor Roll Annual Philhower Award WESTFIELD – Marta Alexandre, Philhower Fellow, Susanne Bohote, Terrill Middle School - 2nd Marking Period President of the Westfield Rotary Achieve teacher at McKinley School. Club, announced that Wednesday, Other Philhower awardees have Grade 8 Grade 7 April 19, is the deadline for nomina- included Kareem Thompson, Coral High Honor Roll Honor Roll tions for the 25th annual Charles Venturino, Jacqueline Riley, Frank Ezri Abraham, Manasvini Anjaria, Andrew Abrantes, Andrew Allen, Philhower Fellowship award desig- Uveges, Diane Eisen, Diana Collins, Jesse Artz, Gabriel Bachman, Tracy Alice Bachman, Kai Bobrow, Brooke nated for a full-time elementary Karen Geddis, Catherine McGarry, Bagdonas, Jack Bard, William Boissonneault, Julia Bonhote, Luke teacher in the Westfield Public Michael Burgess, Karen Yula, Mary Barnett, Sofia Beardsley, Julia Brencsons, John Burke, Ariel Bur- Schools. Dura, Stacie DeChristopher, Michele Blaschak, Jordan Choi, Juliette man, Ruby Calabrese, Ava Chin, Letters of nomination are invited Moise, Carole Kling, Anna Jane Ciullo, Christopher Colasanti, Colin Clarke, Sebastian Clarke, Grif- from interested citizens, parents, stu- Sabbagh, Trista Pollard, Eva Morton, Charles Coolidge, Danielle Coyne, fin Coolidge, Sofia Corsaro, dents and Westfield public school Angela LaCarrubba, Claudia John Dazzo, Matthew Dembiec, Gabriella Crona, Brandon DiDario, staff members and should be ad- Andreski, Bette Tuthill, Carol Joyce, Michael DePaola, Sofia Dietze, Isabel Elimu, Bridget Ennis, Nicho- dressed to: Charles Philhower Fel- Carol A. Mastroianni, and Susan Macy Doll, Ryan Eng, William las Evangelista, Lauren Fitzgerald, lowship Committee of the Westfield Feldman Glick. Felcone, Justyanna Fortna, Jamie Joshua Gabbai, Sophia Gallahue, Rotary Club, c/o Office of the Super- “The Westfield Rotary Club’s Frank, Chirag Furia, Abigail Hanvey, Patricia Gillen, Alyssa Glickstein, intendent of Schools, 302 Elm Street, Philhower Fellowship continues an Eve Harrison, Ethan Heifetz, Taylor Lindsey Goldberg, Alina Gonzalez, WEIRD VISIT...Children’s author Dan Gutman explains his writing process for Westfield, NJ 07090, or e-mailed to outstanding tradition of excellent co- Hopkins, Meredith Hough, Kayla Catherine Grandmaison, Jodi Hayes, the popular My Weird School series during his visit to Franklin Elementary School [email protected]. operation with our schools for the Hsu, Daniela Jayinski, Luke Jones, Aidan Heifetz, Megan Hillyer, Mark in Westfield. Nominations should specify ways benefit of our children,” stated Mrs. Jordan Katz, Joseph Kern, Emily Huby, Lily Hughes, Jacob Jablon, in which the teacher has demonstrated Dolan. Kessler, Gabrielle Lancaster, Jonah Amir Johnson, Jacob Kanterman, outstanding teaching, interest in chil- Leibowitz, Matthew London, Joseph Kaplan, Ethan Kelly, Adam Children’s Author Gutman dren and continued pursuit of profes- UCC Invites Students, Corinne Lyght, Jack Manville, Clare Kiell, Andrew Kipp, Dylan Klein, sional growth. The teacher must be a McGuinness, Mae Merkle, Sean Viktoria Kozak, Sophia Lerner, Noa full-time faculty member in grades K Alumni to Join #NJCC1st Merkle, James Middleton, Vincent Levine, Annette Liang, Alexander Visits Franklin School through five in the Westfield Public CRANFORD – On March 6, Union Milano, Emilia Nathan, Natalia Lo, Lauren Magrino, Emi Makimura, Schools for a minimum of five years. County College (UCC) joined New Nervi, Anthony Ngumah, Julianne Maximus Mercurio, Michael WESTFIELD – Beloved the famous baseball players. The Fellowship recipient will be Jersey’s community colleges to launch O’Brien, Maxwell Oross, Ohm Minniti, Jake Monroy, Aislinn children’s author of 130 books, Dan Mr. Gutman also explained his honored at a Rotary luncheon and at the New Jersey’s Community College Parikh, Elisabeth Pickel, Julian Rijo, Mooney, Gavin Morrobel, Rory Gutman, recently spent the day with writing process from notes jotted on a Westfield Board of Education meet- 1st (#NJCC1st) social media campaign Miles Roper, Abigail Ryan, Moser, Jackson Pope, Matthew students at Franklin Elementary index cards to finished manuscript, ing, both scheduled for Tuesday, May to promote community college quality Maximilian Salameh, Erica Schug, Power, Elina Puri, Ethan Raderman, School in Westfield for the annual emphasizing how it gets edited and 9, and will receive a Rotary grant to and affordability in New Jersey. Alexa Seefeldt, Isabella Sena-Cash, Brodie Robertson, Peri Roper, Visiting Author Day sponsored by the rewritten multiple times to make it further professional growth or to en- UCC invites all those who have ben- Peter Shih, Rachel Small, Daniel Samuel Rouder, Morgan Ryan, Noah PTO. the best it can be. He added that many hance classroom activities for stu- efitted from a New Jersey community Soler, Felicia Su, Haley Tavares, Sadler, Sydney Sadler, Anna Mr. Gutman spoke in depth about illustrations are done by someone dents. college to take to Twitter, Facebook, Serena Thomas, Giorgiana Vacca, Saltzman, Giancarlo Schifano, his inspiration for the popular My across the country, and he sometimes The award was instituted in 1993 Instagram, and YouTube to share their Remi Ventura, Maya Waldman, Carly Isabela Segarra, Evan Sena, Sophie Weird School series. He explained doesn’t see them until the book is by the Westfield Rotary Club to rec- community college success stories us- Walker, Ryann Wall, Alexander Shapiro, Victoria Solsky, Jessica how each book takes him about a printed. ognize the importance of teaching in ing the #NJCC1st hangtag, or by tag- Werkheiser, Zoe Wernsing, Jamie Steinberg, Diana Stinkova, Morgan month to create, not including revi- At the end of each presentation, the elementary grades and to honor ging @NJCC1st in Facebook, Twitter, Wirth, Ciara Worthey Switsky, Hadassah Tabak, Eleni sions. He said he modeled the main Mr. Gutman held a lively Question Westfield Rotarian and School Su- and Instagram posts. Grade 8 Theocharopoulou, Yasmin Ulerio, character after his son’s friend, A.J., and Answer discussion, continuing to perintendent Charles Philhower. Mr. The goal is to highlight community Honor Roll Skyler Wadleigh, Amy Walejewsky, and then sketched a large drawing of entertain students with his humorous Philhower, who died in 1962, was colleges as a worthwhile investment Kieren Adams, Oluwaseun Julianna Warren, Zachary Winigrad, the character. responses. Between sessions, he Supervising Principal (Superinten- in the future by featuring genuine Adekunle, Ryan Agnello, Liam Avila, Eliyah Wong, Vivian Worley, Tho- He shared his passion for sports autographed copies of his books pur- dent) of Westfield Public Schools for stories from those who have been Tobias Bachman, Eshaan Basu, mas Wright, Victor Zhang and the research involved for such chased prior to the event, and all 30 years – from 1917 to 1947 – and positively impacted by New Jersey’s Anani Battle, Devon Botney, Grace Grade 6 fictional stories as “Babe and Me” students received an autographed was President of the Westfield Rotary community colleges. Brennan, Amaya Casterlow, High Honor Roll and “Shoeless Joe and Me,” based on bookmark. Club in 1929-30. As Rotary Presi- UCC is a public comprehensive Janandre Castro, Alyssa Chen, Benjamin Abrams, Emma Alchus, dent, he instituted the club’s annual community college providing qual- Abigail Colao, Dante Corsaro, Yeda Alana Beardsley, Elizabeth scholarship awards to graduating ity, affordable, accessible educational Couto-Erickson, Katherine DeFouw, Bedatsky, Chloe Burfeindt, Joseph Big Questions Debate Tourn. Westfield students. programs that serve the greater Union Colin Dickscheid, Dylan Catalano, Brody Chin, Meredith Members of the Selection Com- County region. It is the first commu- Dombrowski, Katie Dore, Rachel DeFouw, Sofia Di Iorio, Stefini mittee will include three Rotarians, nity college of New Jersey’s 19 Asso- Ducran, Kaleigh Einhorn, Maura Drivas, Kate Eng, Dylan Fei, Neve Open to All H.S. Students two elementary school principals, ciate Degree colleges, serving both Farrell, Conor Feeney, Hannah Filler, Ferreira, Emily Filipski, Ethan Filler, Superintendent of Schools Margaret career-minded and transfer-oriented Joshua Fox, Benjamin Freedman, Weston Fischer, Jessica Gallagher, Dolan, and the immediate past students since 1933. Dylan Fuimo, Matthew Granizo, Andrew Giuliani, Diego Gutierrez, WESTFIELD – The Westfield For more information about Big Brandon Greenberg, Alexis Bridget Hernandez, Joy Huang, Debate Team presents Big Questions Questions visit Gutierrez, Rebecca Hernandez, Lily Meredith Kenoff, Alexis Kern, Debate Tournament, an intersection www.speechanddebate.org for re- Holston, Marlena Holston, Jackson Samuel Leibowitz, Anthony Malta, of science and philosophy. This is an sources, a format manual and sample Hopkins, Zachary Jachera, Jessica Ryan Matulonis, Sophie Meinke, opportunity for students grades nine cases. Jimenez, Ryan Jones, Zuri Kennedy, Giulianna Milano, Lauren Mirenda, to 12 to participate in debate. The The Westfield Debate Team is a Hailey Kinard, Benjamin Krauss, Elizabeth Moose, Calum Murray, event is open to all students who are partnership among the Westfield Pub- Meagan Lavin, Amelia Lieberman, Matthew Nervi, Aaron Perrotta, taking at least one high school level lic Schools, the Westfield PTC Gifted Megan Lozito, Rachel Lubeck, Brigitte Priel, Abbie Sapira, Nicho- class. Teams of two will debate the Ed Committee and the Westfield Area Zachary Lubeck, Michael Marino, las Schmidt, Niyati Shah, Gabrielle topic of whether or not science leaves Y. The team is funded entirely by Jack Masella, Connor McElroy Smulewitz, Chelsey Tang, Matthew room for free will. donations and its debaters. The Na- Barker, Emily Muench, Max Teevan, Kelsey Tse, Natasha Vega, The tournament will take place on tional Speech and Debate Associa- Niessen, Nicole Oslislo, Michael Haley Warren, Patrick Watt, Danielle Friday, March 31 from 3:30 p.m. to tion will award the team a grant based Paleski, Derek Porter, Carly Rinaldi, Wester, Jeremy Zimmerman 7:30 p.m. at Edison Intermediate on the number of students who par- Lisa Ritter, Katherine Ryan, Mat- Grade 6 School, located at 800 Rahway Av- ticipate in the Big Questions Debate thew Sabony, Rohan Shah, Christo- Honor Roll enue in Westfield. There will be three Tournament and fill out the survey. pher Shapiro, Michael Shapiro, Leo Olivia Aiere, Matthew Angulo, rounds of debate (to participate, a Shear, Serena Sirchio, Christopher Caitlin Applebee, Diego Arcila, Cara commitment to all three rounds is Students Devel. Special Skwirut, Lucy Spitzer, Nathaniel Sta Argila, Jack Barnett, Eowyn Botney, necessary in addition to a three minute Rosa, Isabella Sutton, Alexandra Kyle Brainard, Shayna Braunstein, survey). All participants will receive Needs Toys Prototypes Swiatek, Matthew Syvertsen, Michael Brennan, Lucy Burke, Isabella a certificate, and three students who SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Mackenzie Trenk, Eric Watt, Allison Calamusa, Matthew Castucci, Alec exemplify the spirit of debate in this Catholic’s Engineering: Innovation Weisser, Kyle Wester, Annie Zames Choi, Benjamin Cohn, Victoria tournament, nominated by a peer, and Design class presented the proto- Grade 7 Daszyk, Bridget Davis, Isabella teacher or community member, will types of their Special Needs Toys on High Honor Roll DeCrosta, Nishaan Desai, Angelina receive a plaque. in front of an active and enthusiastic Mary Adekunle, Aditya Aggarwal, Diaco, Joseph Domingues, Timothy For students that are interested in audience comprised of faculty mem- Janet Bai, Meagan Bourke, Marin Ennis, Mia Erath, Darius Evans, Marco participating but have no debate ex- bers and administration. Brace, Avery Burman, Anthony Facao, Emmet Feeney, Sara Feeney, perience there will be two optional Each of the four groups, who de- Cerino, Joshua Chan, Victoria Cirillo, Lindsay Fefferman, Stephen Folkart, workshops on debate: Friday, March signed toys for children with either Sofia Ciullo, Amelia Collins, Jack Bradley Frank, Sophie Gannon, 24 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Westfield autism or down syndrome, played a Devine, Samantha Edelman, Amanda Kathryn Germinder, Bartosz Gorski, High School in Cafeteria A, run by commercial, took a few minutes to Filipski, Ivana Fontora, Alessandro Sophie Gotliboym, Charlotte Gumpel, the Westfield Debate Team and Thurs- talk about their product, and answered Frias, Audrey Gabbai, Alexa Gingold, Julia Hamilton, Matthew Higgins, day, March 30, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. questions from the audience. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 23, 2017 Page 11 Devils Den on page 14 Sports Section WF Boys Swim Wrap next week THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-18 WUSTEFELD IST UCT, DISTRICT, REGION; 2ND NJSIAA more photos goleader.com Raider Matmen Finish 19-12; Ballyhoo Sports Return Full Team Next Year

By DAVID B. CORBIN placed third in District 13 to qualify post season, beefed up his dual meet Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times six for the Region 4 Tournament, schedule with the addition of state- No one graduates, which means where one Raider not only won the ranked powerhouses, such as South good news for this years Scotch Plains- title but advanced to the NJSIAA Plainfield, Delaware Valley, Howell, Fanwood High School wrestling team Tournament in Atlantic City (AC) and Freehold Township, Woodbridge, that placed fifth in the Union County placed second. Montville and North Burlington. The Tournament (UCT), finished the regu- Raider Head Coach Marc Fabiano, Raiders also dropped two thrillers to lar season with a 19-12 record then in order to prepare his squad for the CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FIFTH AT ATLANTIC CITY...Blue Devil senior Jack Miller, top, placed fifth in the NJSIAA Tournament at 195-lbs. MILLER WON DIST, UCT, REGION, PLACED 5TH NJSIAA Blue Devils Took 3rd in UCT, Got 2nd in District Wrestling

more photos goleader.com By DAVID B. CORBIN placing third and claiming three cham- three sophomores in the lineup. Our Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pions. They then went on to place four seniors provided strong leader- Ballyhoo Sports Four seniors, including three co- second in the District 15 Tournament ship and did a great job keeping this captains, led one junior, three sopho- and to qualify nine to the Region 4 team on track. A lot of the fact that we mores and five talented freshmen start- Tournament where they qualified three did our best wrestling at the end of the ers to a successful 14-9 regular sea- for the NJSIAA Tournament in Atlan- year can be credited to this senior son and a successful post season. The tic City (AC) class,” Blue Devil Head Coach Glen David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils made a strong showing at “This year’s team was very young Kurz pointed out. OPENING EYES AT A.C...Raider junior Sam Wustefeld, top, placed second in the NJSIAA Tournament at 182-lbs. the Union County Tournament (UCT) with as many as six freshmen and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Park, 36-28, High Point, 36-28, and placed sixth at AC at 138-lbs. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Warren Hills, 48-21. DiGiovanni’s career record rose to Five Cranford High School seniors “I was very pleased with this years 131-30. completed their wrestling careers with accomplishments. Something I said Senior Anthony Capece won three 100 or more victories in what could all year is that there is always more to district titles, placing second once be said was a banner season. The get and in this sport, there are so many (freshman season), and one UCT title, Cougars began their season by plac- team titles and individual accomplish- placing second three times. By plac- ing third in the prestigious Bethlehem ments to earn that even a great season ing second twice in the region, he Catholic Christmas City (BCC) Tour- like the one we had leaves you want- qualified for AC twice and finished nament, claiming three champions ing for more,” Coach Gorman said. “I this season with a 29-6 record at 113- (seniors Chris Scorese, Brian think this year’s seniors created life- lbs to up his career record to 111-35. McGovern and Vince Concina), won long memories and can look back and McGovern (160-lbs) won a pair of their third straight Union County Tour- reflect on all that they did to be proud district titles, placing second twice, nament (UCT) title, defeated Warren of over their last four years.” and a pair of UCT titles, placing sec- Hills for the North Jersey, Section 2, Scorese completed his high school ond once and third once. After plac- Group 3 championship and finished career with four district and three ing third in the region this season, he with a 21-1 record after losing to UCT titles and one region title (this won two bouts at AC and finished 34- Delsea in the Group 3 semifinal — 21 season) with two second places. This 7 bringing his career total to 112-39. wins ties CHS record. season, Scorese finished with a 39-4 Concina, also a 124 career victo- Head Coach Pat Gorman was record and placed seventh at the ries wrestler, won 94 of them in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times named UCT, District 14, and Region NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City past three years with the Cougars. He SETTING WHS RECORD IN 3-POINTERS...Blue Devil senior Matt LaCorte, No. 2, set a Westfield High School record 4 Coach of the Year, while Justin (AC) at 132-lbs to up his career record won two district titles, placing second with 148 career 3-pointers. This season, LaCorte banged 45 3-pointers and led the team with 297 points. Bonitatis was named District 14 As- to 138-20. once, and one UCT title, placing sec- sistant Coach of the Year. Senior Tom DiGiovanni, who ond once and third once. Concina LaCORTE LED TEAM WITH 297 POINTS, 45 3-POINTERS Along the way, the Cougars de- placed third at the BCC, won four qualified twice for the NJSIAA Tour- feated several top-notched teams. The UCT titles and four district titles. He nament and this season he placed fifth first eye-opener came with a 36-32 also qualified for AC all four years by at 170-lbs to finish with a 40-5 record. win over Phillipsburg. Next came a placing third three times and second Senior Alex Esposito won two dis- Blue Devil Boys’ Season Was 37-25 win over Queen of Peace. The once (this season) in the region. This trict, two UCT titles and one region Cougars went on to defeat Hanover year DiGiovanni finished 38-6 and CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 Basketball ‘Year of Growth’

By DAVID B. CORBIN The Blue Devil boys finished with of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times an 8-14 record and had a 2-4 record in 4 Tournament. more photos goleader.com One returning varsity starter and the Mountain Division of the Confer- The only returning starter, senior only two others with limited playing ence behind Union Catholic at 3-3 Matt LaCorte did what he could to Ballyhoo Sports time meant that this season was defi- and St. Mary’s at 6-0. help the young squad that actually got nitely going to be a year of growth But after two resounding losses to younger as the season progressed. for the Westfield High School boys Linden and St. Mary’s, respectively, LaCorte led the team with 297 points, basketball team. And nestled in the to start the season, the Blue Devils which included 45 3-pointers and 33 Union County Conference with such saw a ray of hope when they defeated free throws. He also led the team in state-ranked powerhouses as The Morristown, 50-44, Ridge, 47-28, rebounds with 124 and blocked shots Patrick School, Linden, St. Mary’s and Elizabeth, 55-34, to win the with 27. LaCorte added 30 assists and (Elizabeth), Roselle Catholic and Ridge Holiday Tournament in late 32 steals. LaCorte’s career 3-point Union Catholic, the road ahead for December. total of 148 surpassed Parker Hess’ the Blue Devils was destined to be a As the new year set in, the bumps WHS record of 127 set last year. bumpy one. in the road got deep and numerous Senior Jeff Gagum, who experi- with a return to Union County play enced playing time last year, proved Reading is Good For You and the Blue Devils would be on the to be rugged under the boards and short side of scores to The Patrick finished with 146 points, all at close School, Roselle Catholic, St. Mary’s range. He also sank 30 free throws, again, Elizabeth, a revitalized Scotch grabbed 68 rebounds and added 14 Plains-Fanwood squad, Rahway and steals, nine blocks and three assists. twice to Union Catholic, the first one Junior Adam McDaniel, who also being an overtime stinger. The Blue received limited experience last year, Devil boys would also fall to St. met the challenge this season and was Joe’s (Metuchen), Newark Central second on the team with 237 points, and Immaculata then finally to including 26 3-pointers and 52 free David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times goleader.com/subscribe FIFTH AT ATLANTIC CITY...Cougar senior Vince Concina, top, placed fifth in the NJSIAA Tournament at 170-lbs. Woodbridge, 51-50, in the first round CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Jayne Bernstein Sales Associate NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2016 Direct: (908) 301-2006 Cell: (908) 403-9330 E-mail: [email protected] OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, March 26th • 1-4PM

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By ALEX LOWE group by blowing through the compe- to Bridgewater-Raritan, 59-49, in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tition on their way to winning the An- quarterfinals. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High thony Cotoia Holiday Tournament in Coach Siracusa went with a rota- School boys basketball team pulled South Plainfield. The Raiders spent tion that featured 11 players that he off one of the biggest turnarounds in the first part of their schedule laying stuck with loyally. Seniors Nigel the county, if not the state, this season. the smack down on teams like Nelson and Teddy Willmott led the Under second year Head Coach Woodbridge and JP Stevens by utiliz- Raiders. Nelson, a 6’2” forward aver- Steven Siracusa, the Raiders improved ing a combination of stifling defense, aged 7.9 points per game, saving his from just three wins a season earlier transition breaks and deadly three-point best for last with a 22-point, 11-re- to a 22-6 mark and a trip to the North shooting. Still it was not until the Raid- bound monster performance in defeat Jersey, Section 2, Croup IV playoffs ers got into the meat of their new against Bridgewater-Raritan. before falling to Bridgewater-Raritan. divisional schedule that anyone would “I knew going into the playoffs that Along the way, the Raiders jetted out know whether they were for real. any game could be my last as a Raider,” to a 13-0 start, scoring impressive Scotch Plains-Fanwood answered said Nelson, who will decide between wins over Rahway, Woodbridge and that question with an impressive, 53- basketball and track in college. “So I Cranford. 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The rooms are large with features like the gas fireplace and hardwood floors. The home has very hard to change the culture on this overall) ultimately nudging the Raid- game and drained 48 three-pointers been meticulously maintained and sits on a corner lot so light is abundant. The basement is finished with a full bathroom team. We geared our practices to- ers (9-3, 22-6 overall) out for first during the course of the season. Peter and an attached two car tandem garage. The location cannot be beat - on one of the signature streets of Westfield and wards defense and we focus on not place. Warren is another senior who figured close to town and schools. Move right in and enjoy everything Westfield has to offer! letting anyone into the paint. It all “There are obviously a lot of tal- into the rotation as a defensive stop- starts with a commitment to team- ented teams in our Conference and per. work.” County,” said Siracusa. “All of whom “Nigel Nelson and Teddy Willmott EXCLUSIVE The Raiders no doubt benefited will be tough opponents. However, are both being actively recruited to from a long overdue move into the instead of concerning ourselves with play basketball at the Division III UCC Valley Division. After years of the opponents we face, our team fo- level. While they have not made a getting rocked by the state level pow- cus on the things we can control and decision of where they choose to at- erhouses that reside in Union County, us getting better each and every day.” tend college yet, I know they will be the Raiders found a home in a divi- The Raiders earned the sixth seed great additions to any university as a sion where they were not automati- in the Union County Tournament, student, player, and high character cally at a size and height disadvan- defeating Oratory Prep and Plainfield person,” Coach Siracusa said. tage every time they took to the floor. before falling to Roselle Catholic in The Raiders figure to pick up where The move seemed to work wonders the quarterfinal round. The Raiders they left off next season as the major- for the Raiders, who wasted little time also went on to earn the No. 3 seed in ity of their core players return. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TOUGH UNDERNEATH...Blue Devil senior Jeff Gagum, No. 1, goes in for a lay-up in a game against the Rahway Indians in February. Gagum, who experienced playing time last year, proved to be rugged under the boards and finished with 146 points, all at close range.

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The past and present of WHS sports Previous WHS inductees include Big East player, two-time all-Ameri- will be honored Sunday at high noon Bob Brewster (2003), Sam Bunting can and two-year team captain – it when the NJSIAA hosts the New Jer- (1976), Walt Clarkson (2016), Carol hasn’t gone to the 6-foot-3, 225-pound sey Scholastic Coaches Association’s Donner (1983), Bob Duncan (1964), Burgdorf’s head. Hall of Fame Awards Program at the George Kapner (2016), Gary Kehler “I think the coolest thing about Chris- Pines Manor in Edison. (1971), John Lay (1974) and Mike tian is that he’s never changed in his Merilyn Diamond (girls swimming) Tirone (2008). four years here,” Tierney said. “He’s and Glen Kurz (wrestling) will be There are several other WHS the same guy, which makes him a rock recognized for their coaching contri- coaches who deserve consideration, for the other guys to go to and lean on.” butions at WHS. That boosts to 11 the including Shaun Cherewich, Joe Free- Among those leaning on Burgdorf total number of Blue Devil coaches man, Chuck Gantner, Pete Giordano, this spring is Matt McIlroy (’16), a who have been inducted. Greg Gorski, Thom Hornish, Jeff freshman defender who was a two- Diamond was an assistant on the Knight, Walt Leonow, Kathy Luckey, time all-stater at WHS. boys team under coach Chuck Gantner Jack Martin, Maggie McFadden, Bev TALENT AT 106 POUNDS before creating the girls team during Torok, Ed Tranchina and Dick Zimmer. WHS had some very talented wres- the 1976-77 season. An outstanding Others previous inductees who ei- tlers in the lower weights this winter. swimmer herself at Newark’s West ther played or coached at WHS, or CJ Composto became the first WHS David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Side High and the University of Michi- lived in Westfield include: freshman to win a region title, a week BACKDOOR MAN...Blue Devil senior co-captain Zach Rabinowitz, front, comes out the backdoor to set up a takedown gan, Diamond coached the team for Bob Baly (1981), a Westfield na- after he won the 106-pound title at during the District 15 Tournament in Westfield. 12 years and posted a record of 110- tive and former football coach at District 15, the first WHS freshman 7, including nine Union County titles Watchung Hills. district champion since Cory Posey in and eight state A Division champion- John Chironna (1985), an all-state 1993. ships. The team won the state title in football player at WHS and former Two weeks earlier, Luke Hoerle, Blue Devil Matmen Got 3rd in UCT, 2nd in Dist. just its second year of existence. football coach at SPF and later wrestling at 106 with Composto up at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Senior co-captain Jack Miller re- dent that he would win any time we (Outstanding Wrestler) and Region 4 mained injury free this season and it sent him on the mat. He put in the title, both by fall in the championship paid off when he placed first at the work necessary to reach his goal of bouts. At the NJSIAA Tournament, Roselle Park Holiday Tournament, wrestling in Atlantic City,” Coach Composto, after losing his first bout, first in the UCT, first in District 15 Kurz said. won his next two then lost a very and third in Region 4 at 195-lbs then Senior Alan Dente was also one close, 5-4 decision to finish with a 35- went on to place fifth at the NJSIAA who would travel among three weight 6 record. Tournament in AC and finish with a classes (170, 160, 152) until finally “This was obviously the most tal- 43-6 record — the most wins in a settling at 152-lbs and finishing with ented freshman class we’ve had in my season topping Christian Barber, who a 17-17 record. Junior Isaiah Reese 20 years. A lot of credit has to be went 41-1 in 2011 as state champ. competed at 170-lbs and placed third given to our feeder coaches. We knew Miller’s journey at AC was particu- in the UCT then took second in the Luke and CJ would be immediate larly impressive. After winning his first district to qualify for the region tour- impact wrestlers, and they were, but bout, he was cast into the wrestlebacks nament. Reese finished with a 21-12 our other freshmen, Jeremy Silber, after losing to second-seeded Chad record. Junior Russ Weber filled in Like Scanlan and Tim Alliegro all had Watt of Woodstown. From there, Miller whenever needed at 182, 195 or 220- outstanding freshmen years and just reeled off four straight victories to lbs and did well. kept getting better and better. We also secure, at least a sixth place. After “It’s great to have a guy like Alan have three sophomores, Emmett losing a 5-3 sudden victory bout to Dente on the team. Over the last three Smith, Jordan Simpson and Tim Watt again, Miller faced Sean Lienzsch years, he was at the center of some of Miller, who have experience wres- (St. Augustine) and earned a 7-3 vic- our biggest dual meet wins, including tling in the region tournament,” Coach tory for fifth place. two over Scotch Plains. While he may Kurz expressed. “Jack Miller made steady progress not have had a lot of tournament place- However, a third freshman at the over each of his four years. He came finishes, he played an important role 106-lb class may have been over- in with a toughness that you can’t on this team and always gave his best looked due to the accomplishments teach and was very coachable. His effort,” Coach Kurz said. of Composto and Hoerle but he should technical and mental approach Of the three sophomores in the not for next year. Quinn Gimblette matched his toughness at the right lineup, Tim Miller, who was injured proved his worth in the second round time, and his state tournament run two-thirds of the season, got back a of the sectional tournament when he was as impressive of a performance few weeks before districts and man- recorded a 17-0 tech fall over his David B. Corbin (2017 District Tournament files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times as I’ve seen,” Coach Kurz expressed. aged to place second at 160-lbs and Watchung Hills opponent. ABOUT TO RECEIVE ANOTHER HONOR...Standing with WHS Director of Athletics Sandy Mamary, WHS wrestling Because of his mix with a pair of finish with an 8-4 record. Sophomore “With the kids we have coming Head Coach Glen Kurz will be honored by the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association this Sunday. very talented freshmen at 106-lbs, Jordan Simpson has shown rapid back, which also include Quinn senior co-captain Zach Rabinowitz progress and placed third in the district Gimblette, Matt Dente, Sean Dwyer, Her unbeaten and state champion Morristown. 113, became the first WHS frosh to rotated spots at 106, 113 and 120 at 145-lbs to qualify for regions. He Brendan Loder and Russ Weber, who 1987-88-89 teams were inducted into Neil Horne (1995), who had suc- win a county title since Onur Tezucar depending on how Coach Kurz con- finished 13-13. Sophomore Emmett all saw varsity action, we are confi- the Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame, cess at Ridge and coached WHS to its in 1996. sidered was best for the team in dual Smith (138-lbs) had early season inju- dent that this program will accom- as were state champions Dana and lone state Group 4 basketball title in And yet another ninth-grader, Quinn meets. Rabinowitz placed fourth in ries but finished with a 9-17 record. plish some of the goals that have Janney Zonnevylle. 1973 before moving on to success at Gimblette, was 3-0 this winter, in- the UCT and second in District 15 at Of the five freshmen in the lineup, eluded us,” Coach Kurz promised. Kurz has been the head wrestling Union Catholic and Somerville. cluding a 17-2 tech fall against 120-lbs and finished 21-16. Tim Allegro was in the heaviest weight coach at WHS since 1998-99 and has Ed Johnson (1989), a longtime guid- Watchung Hills in the sectional semi- “We relied on Zach’s experience in class and finished 8-11 at 182-lbs. DeMartino Receives a 19-year record of 202-155. His teams ance counselor at WHS and later the finals. the lower weights and he faced top- Luke Scanlan competed at 132-lbs and have won two district championships. swim coach at Morristown. “He would have been a 20-match notch competition all season long. finished with a 12-18 record. Jeremy POW Baseball Honor He coached 2011 state champion Deanna Knobloch (2008), the winner if he was our starter,” coach Whatever his job was, whether it was Silber progressed well throughout the LANCASTER, Pa. – Junior Brad Christian Barber, along with outstand- Moorestown girls lacrosse coach is Glen Kurz said. to pick up bonus points or limit our season, placed third in the district at DeMartino (Westfield) of the ing multi-event winners Onur Tezucar, the wife of Westfield Athletic Hall of Senior Zach Rabinowitz also opponent’s total, he always came 126-lbs and finished 14-17. Gettysburg College baseball team Ethan Powell, Rob Mench, Tom Famer K.C. Knobloch. weighed in at 106 this winter, but the through. He wrapped up a great ca- Two outstanding freshmen who captured weekly honors from the DelDuca, Lee Tomasso, Colin Ken Marsh (2014), a three-sport tri-captain usually wrestled up at 120. reer with his second appearance in the rotated the three lower weight classes Centennial Conference. DeMartino Mackay, Mark Boyd, John Barnes, standout at WHS and the current Ridge Composto’s final record was 36-5, district finals,” Coach Kurz said. with Rabinowitz were Luke Hoerle was tabbed Pitcher of the Week. Mike Kalimtzis, Nick Velez, Brian lacrosse coach. Hoerle 31-8, Rabinowitz 21-16 and Senior co-captain Phil Ricca and CJ Composto. Hoerle began the DeMartino registered an out- Bulger, Colin and Matt Barber, John Bob Martin (1985), the jayvee foot- Gimblette 3-0 – a combined 91-29. claimed the UCT crown, placed sec- season by placing second in the standing season debut, tossing seven Fuller, Nick Arnold, Ellis Opoku, ball coach at WHS before going on to MILLER’S TIME ond in District 15 and fourth in Re- Roselle Park Holiday Tournament at scoreless innings in Gettysburg’s Jarek Gozdieski, Jack Miller and CJ a long career at Parsippany. WHS senior Jack Miller was selected gion 4 at 220-lbs to qualify for the 106-lbs then he won the same class at 12-0 win over Westminster (Pa.). Composto. Hub Stine (1971), who coached to wrestle in the 37th Easton (Pa.) Lions NJSIAA Tournament. After compet- the UCT. Later, Hoerle moved to 113- He carried a perfect game into the Kurz was a standout wrestler at three major sports at WHS from 1916- Wrestling Classic (a New Jersey vs. ing in two bouts at AC, Ricca finished lbs, placed third in the district and fifth inning, retiring the first 14 bat- both WHS and Ithaca College. Under 21 before a long career at Plainfield. Pennsylvania all-star matchup) this past with a 26-7 record. fifth in the region to finish with a hefty ters he faced. He finished with 10 coach Don MacDonald at WHS, he Bill Tracy (2014), an assistant foot- Tuesday at Easton’s 25th Street Gym. “Phil Ricca has made as big of a 31-8 record. strikeouts, while allowing just four had a 77-29-2 record, including win- ball coach at WHS and later head His opponent in the 195-pound match jump as any wrestler to go through Composto, who competed early in hits, and the southpaw also went ning gold medals at the Westfield coach at Ridge. was Bethlehem Liberty’s Carlo Perugini, our program in his four years. He did the season at 113-lbs and placed third over 100 strikeouts for his career Invitational (twice), Union County Steve Whittington (2008), the cur- who was 24-10. not come in as a varsity wrestler, but in the UCT at that slot, took over at during the game. Tournament (one), District 11 (twice) rent WHS girls swimming coach and Miller, who is believed to be the in his last two years, we were confi- 106-lbs to win the District 15 title and Region 3 (one). former swimmer and coach at St. Jo- first WHS wrestler to compete in the seph Metuchen. prestigious event, finished fifth in New Not on the list, and highly con- Jersey this year and set a school record spicuous by his absence, is the late with 42 wins, ending up 42-5. His Lou Rettino, a Westfield native and four-year varsity career was 92-34. WESTFIELD longtime Union football coach. WRESTLING UPDATE Previously honored by the NJSCA Colin Barber, a senior at Cortland Congratulations WEST were, Bruce Moran (’76) in the Press State, finished fourth at 174 pounds in and Media category, and town resident the NCAA Division 3 championships. Billy Ard in the Football category. Barber was 40-11 this winter and 113- to the Top Ten Club for February 2017 BURGDORF NAMED 40 for his career. He earned all-Ameri- Christian Burgdorf (’13), a senior can status with his finish. defender at the University of Denver, IN PASSING was among the 20 men’s lacrosse Chip Lyng (’71) passed away on players named as a 2017 Senior March 9 while playing a round of CLASS Award candidate. golf. He was 63. A resident of Bluffton, Burgdorf helped WHS reach county S.C., Lyng swam at WHS and was on and sectional finals in both his junior the winning 400 free relay at the 1971 and senior years. He then continued county championships. His father Ken that success with the high-powered was the coach of the Westfield “Y” Pioneers, starting as a freshman and teams that won back-to-back national now being among the top players in championships in 1965 and 1966. the country. Robert Papaccio (’75) passed away Beth Sullivan Jocelyne Holden David Labush Carol Tener Cathy Splinter “From day one when Christian on March 14 while shoveling his drive- Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate stepped into our program, he has sur- way at 1128 Central Avenue. He was prised us,” said Bill Tierney, who 59. A longtime Westfield resident, coached Denver to the 2015 NCAA “Bert” was the son of Little League championship, after guiding Princeton coaching legend the late Carmine to six NCAA titles. “We thought he “Pat” Papaccio and Eleanor, and the was a good recruit, but when he came younger brother of WHS baseballer in here the first day in the fall of his Rich Papaccio (’68). No surprise that freshman year we said, ‘Wow, we the family requested that instead of underestimated what this guy is.’ flowers, people should make a dona- “He’ll be a four-year starter and has tion to the Westfield Baseball League. really taken over being to voice of our The great Chuck Berry passed away Julie Murpy Sharon Steele Colleen Berg Francesca Azzara Cynthia Alexander team as a leader. He’s always saying on March 18 at age 90. He was one of Sales Associate Sales Associate Broker Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate and doing the right things. To come in the Founding Fathers of Rock and here on a team that was pretty good Roll, a flamboyant showman and gui- when he got here and be the guy who, tarist extraordinaire who wrote his own Westfield 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 for now four years in a row, will be on songs, including my favorites, Johnny #600NORTH 908-233-0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com the other team’s best attackman, is a B. 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Xavier Noel-Brooks pulled together, qualified for the sectional tournament D. Blair Corbin’s and finished with a 14-13 record, which included three down-to-the- wire games with the Rahway Indians, Raiders who surpassed 20 victories. Mid-March 2011: Giant steps for- Blue Devils ward revealed a shining light at the end of a long tunnel of hard but fo- Cougars cused work by this year’s Blue Devils wrestling team. And that hard work resulted in a 16-7 record, that tied the Walk Down Memory Lane all-time WHS record for wins, and the first New Jersey state champion that WHS has had in 35 years. From the archives of The Westfield ing low, while figuring out a way to Out of nearly 322 competitors in Leader and The Scotch Plains- spread the offensive wealth. his weight class, senior Christian Bar- Fanwood Times Seniors David Kane and Dylan ber was the only one who finished his March 2015: The Blue Devils boys Elliott were the scoring leaders with season, let alone his high school ca- swim season ended with a loss this 197 points and 180 points, respec- reer, with a victory by winning the year and that is something that had not tively. Kane, who had 40 assists and NJSIAA 152-lb championship in At- happened since 2011. Westfield, the 37 steals, also led the team with 126 lantic City. Barber finished his glori- three-time defending champion and rebounds. Elliott, who had 87 re- ous career with a 112-24 record (sec- the unanimous No. 2 team in the state bounds and 39 assists, led the team ond all-time WHS in wins), three Dis- finally met its match in the NJSIAA with 26 3-pointers and 47 steals. trict 11 titles, a Union County Tourna- Public A state final, losing to Cherry Early March 2012: Having lost ment title and a state championship Hill East, 86-84. Even so, it took a lot the presence of strong rebounder/ Late March 2010: Two Union to take the Blue Devils down from shooter Matt Jegede due to an injury County Tournament titles, two con- their lofty perch. just before the season, there were ference titles, one sectional title and a The Blue Devils won both the questions as to how effective the 45-6 record in the past two years will

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DRIVING TO THE BASKET...Junior Tommy Drubulis, with ball, drives to the basket in a game against Oratory Prep in the first round of the Union County Tournament in Scotch Plains on February 11. The Raiders won 53-45 and Drubulis scored 11 points. Drubulis averaged 8.9 points per game this season. Defense, Commitment Keys Raider Trunaround

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 end, he was getting the minutes and ginning to future success we can bring don’t know why they would want to running the team during crunch time. back to our boys basketball program,” go anywhere else when they live in Cruse scored 8.1 points per game and said Siracusa. “There is still a lot of and have the opportunity to attend as can drive the ball to the glass with the work to be done and goals to be good as an all-around school as Scotch best of them. reached, so we are already looking Plains-Fanwood High School. If we Backcourt mate Tommy Drubulis (8.9 forward to improving and developing are able to keep the top athletes in our ppg) will also return for his senior sea- our players/team for next year. school year after year, there is no son. Frontcourt player Jack Brady, a Coach Siracusa added, “While I doubt in my mind that we can be one three-sport letter winner, averaged 9.3 am more concerned on taking care of of the top public basketball programs points per game and led the team with the things that we can control with the in the state. However, regardless of 78 field goals. Cooper Heisey (5.7 ppg), players in our program, I obviously whether our local talent decides to Ryan Muench (3.1 ppg), Dwight Laylor would want our future Scotch Plains- come to our high school or not, we (3.5 ppg) and John Petris (3.8 ppg) also Fanwood talent to stay in house and will only work harder to continue to return in what figures to be an experi- attend our high school. We offer ex- improve and develop the players in enced, senior heavy roster. cellent academics, highly competi- our program so we can truly compete “We are hoping and planning that tive sports programs, and have great and beat these top public, private, and this turnaround season is just the be- community involvement. I honestly parochial schools one day.”

David B. Corbin (March 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times A FAMILY AFFAIR AT ATLANTIC CITY…Blue Devil Christian Barber, right, squares off at center mat with Conor Brennan of Brick Township in the 152-lb. semifinal bout as his father roots for him in the background. Barber won, 4-3, in overtime then defeated Brearley’s Devin Geoghegan, 3-2, in overtime to become state champion on March 6, 2011. county and sectional and then Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School be quite a reputation to uphold for the powerpointed 5,118 in the state final, boys basketball team was going to be Cranford Cougar softball team this which is the highest powerpoint total this season. Seniors Anthony Byers, year. Cougar ace pitcher Kelly by a public school boys team in state Ian Johnston and Dom Gonzales, Hardman, a senior co-captain, returns. history. along with juniors Tom Bonacum and CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 March 2015: Junior guard Lyndsay Pace was the Cougar girls’ leading scorer this year (297 points 12.9 ppg). Perhaps most encouraging of all was that Pace really surged towards the end of the season. In her final four games, Pace scored 97 points for an Cranford $459,000 Cranford $579,000 average of 24.3 per game. This in- cluded a season high 31 points scored Surprisingly spacious 3 BR/2.5BA totally renov Welcome Home to this Classic Colonial against A.L. Johnson. Pace also had Cape Cod offers a convenient loc, gorgeous kit boasting architectural details and offering plenty 44 steals during the season. & new baths! Truly the perfect place to call home! space with room to grow! Fabulous location! Junior Cerys MacLelland had 264 Agent: Sharon Steele MLS: 3369891 Agent: Julie Murphy MLS: 3366618 points (11.0 ppg) and added 148 re- bounds, including 12 in a game on February 17 against Summit. Fresh- man Camryn Wichelns also proved to be a capable scorer by posting a ca- reer high 23 points on January 10 against Plainfield. March 2014: No superstars to lead in scoring and for most of the season no giants to control the boards, so this David B. Corbin (2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times year’s 12-13 Westfield High School LEADING COUGAR SCORER...Cougar junior Lindsay Pace, left, led the basketball team focused on honing its Cougars in scoring with 297 points , including a season high 31 points against A.L. defense to keep opposing teams’ scor- Johnson. She also had 44 steals (2015).

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FSPY SWIMMERS COMPETING AT SILVER/BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP...The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” swim- ST. HELEN’S JV CHAMPS...The St Helen’s CYO Boys JV Black (B) Champions, pictured, left to right, are: front row; mers competed at the 13-and-over Silver/Bronze Championships in Hightstown on March 3-5. Many FSPY girls and boys Coach Todd Mitchell, Stephen Edwards, Max Schreiner, Max Mitchell and Pete Riley; back row, Coach Craig Edwards, recorded very good times and placed in the top-10, including Akhil Gundra (1st in 200-free) and Tom Moore (1st 100-free). Shane Sheehan, Jack Paris, Brady Longstreet, Evan Alvarez, Paul Shyposh and Coach Tom Riley. FSPY 13+ Swimmers Compete FSPY Men’s 30+ Basketball At Silver/Bronze Championship Semifinal Playoff Results: The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” free, 9th in both the 100-back and the There’s a reason it’s the month Carder finished with 15 pts, while swim team participated in the 13+ 100-free. Dylan Negron placed 10th where mayhem reigns. In March, you vets Jason Holley and Tim Gray each Silver/Bronze Championship which in the 200-back. Joshua Schwartz fin- have to come to expect the unex- chipped in 6. Berry was his outstand- was held on March 4-5 in Hightstown. ished 8th in the 200-fly and William pected. After 14 weeks of intense ing, MVP-like self, notching 24 pts in 13-14 Girls: Hope Best placed 7th Yu placed 3rd in the 100-breast. competition, and 62 games, the sea- a losing cause. in the 50-free. Chloe Howell placed 15-19 Girls: Aubrey Bagdonas son-long battle for the Fanwood- Slamma Jamma 70, Falcons 51: 3rd in the 500-free, 8th in the 200-free placed 3rd in the 200IM and 3rd in the Scotch Plains “Y” Men’s 30+ Bas- They’re young, they’re brash and they and 10th in the 100-free. Aislinn 100-fly. Hannah Davis placed 5th in ketball League title has been whittled are headed to the CHIP. No. 3 seed Mooney placed 8th in the 400-free. the 50-free. Nina Paradiso placed 4th down to two survivors. And, as the Slamma Jamma, carried by their big Angela Panikiewsky placed 10th in in the 100-back. Amanda Pyle placed Final Four dust settles, to the shock of and bad threesome – Greg Josephsen the 200IM, while Rebecca Ronnen 3rd in the 400IM and 4th in the 500- many, one of the championship con- (20 pts, 7 rebs), Gavin Ford (19 pts, took 7th in the 400IM and 8th in the free. Ellie Richard placed 4th in the tenders will not be the presumptive 10 boards) and Rich Cobbinah (17 200IM. 200-breast, 4th in the 400IM, 9th in the favorite 1 seed. and 8) – had too much firepower for 13-14 Boys: Brandon Cortez placed 100-breast and 9th in the 100-back. No Conscience 51, Get Buckets the No. 7 seed Falcons, and will face 5th in the 200-free, 7th in the 100-fly, 15-19 Boys: Virendra Ghate placed 49: No. 1 is done. Crafty guard Gregg No Conscience for FSPY supremacy. 7th in the 500-free and 9th in the 100- 6th in the 100-fly and 6th in the FLYING HIGH...Four of the six Flyers relax after competing at the USATF Carder’s baseline drive and patented Slam Jam, steered by first-year breast . Akhil Gundra placed 1st in the 200IM. Dominic Markwant placed Hershey Indoor Championships held in Staten Island on March 10-12. left-handed reverse lay-up connected Captain Tom St. John, enjoyed a 34- 200-free, 5th in the 200-breast, 8th in 1st in the 500-free and 2nd in the with two seconds remaining on the 23 margin after the first 20 minutes, the 50-free, 9th in the 100-free and 100-back. Tomas Moore placed 1st clock, giving No. 4 seed No Con- and allowed the Falcs to get no closer 10th in the 100-breast. Brandon Jawor in the 100-free, 3rd in both the 500- WF Area Y Flyer Crowned science an improbable, 51-49 victory than eight points following the inter- placed 3rd in the 100-back, 5th in the free and 50-free and 9th in the 200- over the previously once-beaten, top- mission. 100-fly and 9th in the 500-free. Sean free. Kieran Scanlon placed 4th in Nat. Champ, 4 All-Americans seed Get Buckets. Three Dirty Birds reached double Merkle placed 4th in the 200-breast. the 100-back, 7th in the 100-fly and Carder’s hoop, which just eluded figures in defeat – Capt. Jason Shann Jason Mongiovi placed 8th in the 50- 10th in the 200-fly. Six athletes from the Westfield Area Damian Scouloukas competed in the outstretched arms of G.B. defender (18), standout rookie Clay Torres (16), “Y” Flyers Track Club were among hurdles and was named All-American Jamal Berry, punctuated a wild final and point-man Eljay Aguillo (10). the more than 1,000 athletes who com- for his fifth place finish in the Long 7:05 of the second half, which saw The Championship will be held peted at the USATF Hershey Indoor Jump and sixth place finish in the No Con outscore its opposition 16-3. this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Championships held on March 10-12 High Jump, Boys 11-12 division. Buckets Capt. Justin Fiory (15 pts) at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Caroline Collins finished ninth in the had provided his squad with a 46-35 Aslanian Finds Mark Staten Island. Grace Endy was crowned 3,000m run and 12th in the 1,500m advantage with just over seven min- National Champion and named an All- run, Girls 15-16 age division. utes left in stanza two, when he drained For Hobart Coll. Lax American in the 3,000 meter Race Mychaela Fields competed in the 55- the fourth of his five 3-pointers. Little GENEVA, N.Y. — Sophomore Walk, Girls 13-14 division. meter sprint, Girls 9-10 division. could anyone have imagined that the attackman Chris Aslanian erupted for Melissa Endy was fourth in the The Flyers Track spring season high-octane group would manage just a career-high 13 points and led the 3,000m Race Walk, Girls 17-18 divi- started March 20. The Westfield Area one more basket the rest of the way. Hobart College lacrosse team to a 17- sion and was named an All-Ameri- Y Flyers Track Club is a USATF Back-to-back treys by Stephen 5 Northeast Conference victory over can. Alexandra Bonn was the bronze certified club that serves over 700 Murray (14 pts) and Capt. Chris Wagner College on Boswell Field on medalist in long jump, silver medalist athletes throughout the year. For in- Mattina (9 pts) jump-started NC onto March 18. His point total, the most in the 55-meter hurdles and finished quiries about the Flyers program, its comeback trail, cutting its deficit ever by a Division I Statesman and fourth in the High Jump and was please call Paul Garwood at (908) to 46-41. A Murray left-block banker, third most by a Hobart player all- named All-American for all three 233-2700 x256 or visit the Flyers a free throw by Carder, and a tear- time, came on six goals and seven events, Girls 11-12 division. website at YFlyersTrackClub.com. drop by Murray in the lane tied things, assists. 46-46, at the two-minute warning. The Westfield native had a hand in The Buckets’ lone tally in that fate- his team’s first four goals, scoring the WY Devilfish Compete ful last 7:05 was a Fiory triple with 46 first and assisting on the next three as ALL DIVISION TEAM...Scott Hargrove of Fanwood, the senior co-captain and ticks to play in the contest, which the Statesmen built a 4-1 lead. Aslanian offensive leader of the boys’ basketball team at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in knotted the affair at 49-49. No Con capped his spectacular day with the Edison, was named to the Greater Middlesex Conference All-Division team. Karl At NJ YMCA 13+ States then held the ball for one shot, setting Statesmen’s first goal of the fourth Miran, Athletic Director, presented Scott with his certificate at morning meeting recently. A three-year varsity starter at W-H, Scott averaged 13 points, five The Westfield Area Y Devilfish with Eric placing 13th (100-breast), up Carder’s game-winning heroics. quarter. rebounds and four assists per game in his senior year. He was also an All-Prep first Swim Team competed in the 13-and- 17th (50 and 100-free), 19th (200IM) team member in his junior year. Scott’s quickness made him an asset at both ends Over NJ YMCA State Swimming and 20th (100-fly). Eric attained new of the court. Championships held at Franklin and “Y” National qualifying times in the Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa., 100-fly and 200IM. Colin placed 9th March 9-12. In this highly competi- (200-fly), 10th (100 and 200-breast), tive championship meet, 12 Devil- 16th (100-fly) and 22nd (200IM). fish qualified for finals, three WY Steven Warren placed fifth in the 100- team records were reset and four new breast (resetting his own WY Team “Y” National Qualifying Times were Record in the prelims with a time of attained. 57.79) and seventh in the 200-breast. Ryan Bebel led the Devilfish in Stefan Crigler attained a “Y” Na- overall points placing third in both tional Qualifying time in the 100- the 200-breast and the 200IM, reset- breast. ting his own WY team records in both For 15-18 girls, Muriel Maloney events with times of 2:06.62 and and Emma Reilly both qualified for 1:54.88, respectively. He also fin- finals in the 100-back with Maloney ished fourth in the 100-breast and placing 21st. Maloney and Reilly will 19th in the 50-free. Seniors Aedan also compete in this event at “Y” Collins and Griff Morgan qualified Nationals. Emma Conlon attained her for finals in five individual events first “Y” National qualifying time in LEAGUE CHAMPS...The black team won at the JCC in the men’s over 35 with Aedan finishing third (100-fly), the 50-free. basketball league. Pictured, left to right, are: Jonathan Kanarek, Brad Buyce, Zak 7th (50-free), 9th (100-back) and 10th Advancing to finals for the 13-14 Levitt, Tom Lopez, Alex Fisher, Siri Carpien and Ray Yarusi. Missing Dave (100-free) and Griff placing 8th (100 girls, Julia McGann placed 13th (200- Livingston. and 200-free), 11th (200-fly), 21st back), Abigail McKinney fifth (100- ALL-DIVISION...Five varsity swimmers from The Wardlaw-Hartridge School (50-free) and 24th (100-fly). fly), Bridget Thomas 11th (1,000- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE in Edison were named to the Greater Middlesex Conference All-Division teams. Juniors Eric Bebel and Colin Daniel free) and 17th 500-free and Mary NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pictured, left to right, are: Armaan Kapoor (Millburn), Zach Brown (South also qualified in five individual events Weber 15th (50-free). DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Plainfield), Logan D’Amore (Scotch Plains) and Kelly Lawrence (Scotch Plains). The Devilfish’s State Team also 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 Not pictured: Jason Yin (Scotch Plains). Two W-H swim records were set in the PUBLIC NOTICE included: Henry Brown, Sally Burke, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 pool this winter – freshman Logan D’Amore in the 500-freestyle (4:42.39) and Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under Middle School standout Julian Kaniuka of North Plainfield in the 50-fly (26.62). TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Seth Camacho, Alyssa Corvelli, Aidan N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 3/30/17 downloaded, and ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Donahue, Connor Heffernan, Sofia publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that on the 13th day of Leonetti, Matt London, Tim McGann, 08625; for: March, 2017, the Zoning Board of the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Emily Oster, Tori Sandull, Anna Route 440, from Access Rd/40th St to Mina Drive, Contract No. 021124160, Township of Cranford, in the County of DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Schwartz, Barney Veres, Zach Will- Pavement Resurfacing, City of Bayonne and City of Jersey City, Hudson Union took the following actions: 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 iams and Nick Youssef. County; Federal Project No: NHP-0440(203) UPC NO: 124160; DP No: 17103 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Application #ZBA-16-003: Adopted a The Devilfish will send a team of Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Resolution of Memorialization DENYING of 1964. Specifically, “the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate A.M. on 3/30/17, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified approval to 7-Eleven Inc., Applicant, to 10 swimmers to represent the on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A construct a convenience store. The appli- Westfield Area “Y” at YMCA Short contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26 in the award and Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, cant proposes a new convenience store Course Nationals in Greensboro, administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these New Jersey 08625; for: use on the subject property. The proposed N.C., April 3-7. For more informa- requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of Maintenance Roadway Repair Contract North, Sub-Region N-3, Contract No. front yard setback for the principal building this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. N314, I-78 EB and I-78 EB & WB Express in Essex and Union Counties; will be 22.7 feet along South Avenue West. tion regarding the Westfield Area “Y” Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, 100% State; DP No: 16420 The applicant proposes expanding the Devilfish Swim Team, please contact Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. existing building which has a non-con- Brian Guidera, Director of Competi- tors prior to contract award or authorization. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27. forming side yard setback of 4.8 feet. The tive Aquatics and Head Coach, (908) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and proposed parking spaces will be 162 Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award. square feet in area. The proposed parking 233-2700 x263 or ance at the time of bid. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, will be located in front of the principal [email protected]. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontrac- structure. The proposed sign will project U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the tors prior to contract award or authorization. 6.25 inches from the wall of the principal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey structure. The proposed wall mounted sign Reading is Good For You submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compli- will be located less than 150 feet from the the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. ance at the time of bid. adjacent residential zone. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 title (this season), placing second the BCC and won some key bouts Freshman Patrick Kalnins placed once. This season Esposito placed during the regular season as did se- third in the UCT at 106-lbs. Freshman seventh at 285-lbs in the NJSIAA nior Anthony Ramirez, who placed Evan Kanterman competed at 113- Tournament, finishing with a 35-2 fourth at the UCT at 220-lbs. lbs when needed. According to Coach record. Competing at 195-lbs, junior Dylan Gorman, “Evan Kanterman stepped Senior Mike Nigro, who wrestled Budnik placed fifth at the BCC, third into the lineup and gave the team the at 145/152-lbs this season, qualified in the UCT, second in the district and ability to bump guys around and many for AC his junior season, placing sec- finished 23-13. Sophomore Conor times this led to team victories.” With such attention given to the superb seniors, other wrestlers like Kanterman seemed to go unnoticed by the general public but not by who counts. “Another wrestler who was sent out to take on the tougher oppo- nents and allow the Cougars to mini- mize team points and earn team wins was [sophomore] Matt Doran. Both of these two wrestlers put it on the line each time they were sent out and gave it their all, but in the end were not in the lineup to compete in the districts, so they are looked at as the unsung heroes of this successful team,” Coach Gorman emphasized. With nine seniors graduating, in- cluding the five 100+ winners, in some minds next year may be dedi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times cated to rebuilding. But after care- MAKING STEADY IMPROVEMENT...Raider junior Jack Cannon, front, placed fourth in the UCT at 138-lbs then ful examination, one should not dropped to 132-lbs and placed second in the district to qualify for the regions. Cannon finished with a 27-15 record. jump the gun. “Looking ahead to next year, my David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times boys will be ready to fill spots and SEVENTH PLACE AT ATLANTIC CITY...Cougar senior Chris Scorese, right, placed seventh in the NJSIAA Tournament at 132-lbs. pick up right where we left off, the Raider Matmen Finish 19-12; Return Full Team schedule is going to stay tough and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ond in the district, third in the region Halpin (126-lbs) placed fourth in the expectations will not be lower. This and third in the UCT. Senior Josh UCT, second in the district and fin- means this off-season will be busy, county rivals Roselle Park, 34-33, Wustefeld’s journey was not over, jured in the process and forfeited the DeChillo (182-lbs) placed fourth at ished 22-16. Sophomore AJ but having the numbers that we have and Westfield, 34-32. however. After nipping LJ Castellano title bout. Palazzola finished with a Bencivenga, who placed third in the and the continuous flow coming up “The team came a long way this of Delbarton in a 4-3 tiebreaker, he 22-13 record. PUBLIC NOTICE UCT at 145-lbs, also competed at each year from our strong middle year. They battled in a very tough stood center circle with Bound Competing at 113-lbs, junior Jer- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 152-lbs, won some key bouts and school program allows us to continue schedule and never got down and Brook’s George Walton for the title. emy Lenart placed second in the dis- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT gave a special performance in an over- on the same path and compete with always kept competing. Coach [Jesse] Walton held on for a 5-4 victory and trict and finished with a 22-18 record. PLEASE BE ADVISED, that the Zoning time bout during the section champi- tough teams year in and year out,” Martinez, Coach [John] Nye and Wustefeld placed second to finish Sophomore Ed Smith, who placed Board of Adjustment of the Township of onship match. Coach Gorman said. Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on Coach Hardin really got the guys ready with a 44-4 record. fifth in the UCT at 195-lbs, also placed April 6, 2017 at 7:30 pm., Municipal Build- to compete and better each and every “Once the post season started, Sam second in the district and finished ing, 430 Park Avenue, First Floor Council day,” Coach Fabiano said. had a vision and the mindset of what with a 21-17 record. Junior Mike Fleck Chambers to hear the application of Rich- The achievements this season of he wanted to accomplish. He took placed third in the district at 106-lbs ard S. Fortunato, of Scotch Plains, New Jersey for property located at 1470 Martine junior Sam Wustefeld really opened one tournament at a time, one match and finished 23-17. Just missing the Avenue, Block 12201, Lot 20, R-1 Zone the eyes of Raider fans, teammates at a time, and did amazing things. cut for the Region 4 Tournament were who proposes to install a 6 foot fence and coaches. Wustefeld made a tour- The entire community is very proud junior Bobby Mount, a 20+ bout win- parallel to Martine Avenue, perpendicular nament run by taking UCT, District of him,” Coach Fabiano said. “I am ner at 220-lbs, junior Justin to Fields Lane, to the right and left of the existing single family dwelling, and at the 13 for his second district title and very excited to see Sam next year. He Sidebottom (120-lbs) and junior Jacob rear property line of the aforementioned Region 4 top honors at 182-lbs to earn has already started training in antici- Perone (126-lbs). property, contrary to the following Zoning his second trip to AC. pation for the start of next season.” The Raiders also got good mileage Ordinance: “Wustefeld is a tremendous ath- Junior Jack Cannon made steady in the lineup from sophomore Alex Section 23-2.3,o – Fences: Maximum Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. lete. His work ethic from day one was improvement throughout the season. Oslislo (160-lbs), junior Zach Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. unbelievable. He makes the team bet- After placing fourth in the UCT at Fleischman (170-lbs), junior Mike The Applicant is also requesting any and ter by setting the tempo for the wres- 138-lbs, Cannon dropped to 132-lbs Ramos (145-lbs), sophomore Mateo all variances deemed to be necessary at tling room,” Coach Fabiano said. and placed second in the district to Velez (132/38) and heavyweight the time of the hearing, including any other waivers, exceptions, interpretations and But his best was yet to come. Seeded qualify for the regions. Cannon fin- Bobby Root. other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s ninth at AC, Wustefeld won his first ished with a 27-15 record. “As a staff, we are very excited to proposed use of the property. two bouts to face top-seeded Shane Junior Nick Palazzola, who placed see this team next year. They have a All interested persons may be present Sosinsky of Northern Highlands in fifth in the UCT at 152-lbs, turned on great attitude and work ethic,” Coach and be heard. The file pertaining to this application is in the Office of the Zoning the quarterfinals where he recorded a the burners later in the season to de- Fabiano concluded. Board of Adjustment and available for pub- pin in overtime to advance to the feat UCT champ Nick Zuena of Union, lic inspection during regular office hours. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times semifinals. Ironically, it was Sosinsky, 6-3, and Cranford’s Mike Nigro, who Shannon Rapant ONE OF THE “FAB FIVE”...Cougar Anthony Capece, front, was one of five who defeated Wustefeld, 10-5, at 170- took forth. Palazzola won his semifi- Probitas Verus Honos Secretary to the Zoning Board seniors to finish their high school careers with 100+ victories. 1 T - 3/23/17, The Times Fee: $30.09 lbs in his first bout at AC last year. nal bout at the districts but was in- JAYNE BERNSTEIN Sales Associate NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2016 Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 Cell: (908) 403-9330 Elegant Homes [email protected]

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David B. Corbin (from 2010-11 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times PUTTING THE PINCH ON A WARRIOR…Blue Devils Joe Greenspan, left, and Scott Toresco, No. 44, put the pinch on ALL-TIME LEADING SCORER…Hillary Klimowicz, No. 34, ended her fabulous high school career as the Raiders’ all- Watchung Hills Warrior Brandon Spiller for possession of the ball at the John “Butch” Kowal title game in Rahway on time scoring leader with 1,948 points. Averaging more that 200 rebounds in her first three years and adding another 368 this December 30, 2010. Westfield defeated Watchung Hills, 49-36, for the title. season(2004-05), she most likely shattered the all-time Raider rebound record.

Last year, Hardman’s earned run av- who has been a proven leader and off by defeating Rob Paul of Lenape Feeley was selected to the Courier erage (ERA) was below one run per team captain in three sports. D. Blair Corbin’s Valley, 201-158, in the top rung of the News Second Team All-Area as a game. She averaged 10 strikeouts per Late March 2008: The sky was stepladder finals center in boys basketball. Westfield game to total more than 200 in the 25 the limit last year for the Blue Devil March 4, 2002: The second-seeded High School junior Dan DeSerio was games that she was on the mound. boys tennis team that soared through Raiders Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School selected as an Honorable Mention. Additionally, Hardman allowed only the season, winning every tournament, girls’ basketball team gave top-seeded March 2000: Blue Devil freshmen one home run last year. More good before touching the stratosphere by Blue Devils Malcolm X. Shabazz a run for its Chris Marotta and Matt Rothstein news comes in the form of senior co- capturing the Tournament of Cham- money, falling just 55-46 in the North were selected to The Star-Ledger All- captain/infielder Taylor D’Antico, pions (TOC) to finish with a perfect Cougars Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 finals at Union County Boys Bowling second Roselle Catholic High School. Fresh- team and third team, respectively. man center Hillary Klimowicz Three local athletes were selected Walk Down Memory Lane pumped in a career-high 29 points, to The Star-Ledger All-Union County grabbed eight rebounds and made Boys Indoor Track Team. Westfield three blocks. distance runner Matt Borchin was 30-0 record and the No. 1 ranking in of the Year. Rothstein and senior Willy March 10-11, 2001: Raider senior named to the second team for his ef- the state. With six of the seven start- Masket also made the North Jersey, 191-lb wrestler Gary Cousar earned a forts in the 3,200-meters. Raiders ers returning this season and a host of Section 2 First Team and junior An- trip to the NJSIAA state wrestling Nathan Jones and Darrion Aberdeen very talented boys waiting in the drew Royston made the Second Team. tournament at Meadowlands and ad- were named to the third team in the 55- wings, the sky continues to look blue. Rothstein bowled them over at the vanced as far as the second round. meters and high jump, respectively. Blue Devil blue that is! NJSIAA championships on February Rahway’s Dan Garay (217-lbs) be- March 1999: Blue Devil junior Seniors Kevin Shallcross, Ravi 14 at the Brunswick Zone Carolier came the only Union County wrestler Jesse Coxson has been selected to the Netravali and Evan Eisenberg, a Lanes, averaging 250 pins per game to win a 2001 state title. Star-Ledger Second Team All-State county champion his sophomore year, in the six-game qualifying round to March 2001: Scotch Plains- Girls Swimming list for her accom- have been selected team captains. gain the top seed. He then topped it Fanwood High School senior Andrew plishments in the 500-freestyle event. James Chu will be at third singles. Greg Luppescu, Justin Snyder, Dean Thompson and Graham Stahl are in the mix. Late March 2007: Blue Devil jun- David B. Corbin (May 2007 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ior Alexi Kuska was named UC Swim- STRONG IN MIDDLE DISTANCES…Junior Brittney Veeck, right, is expected mer of the Year and freshman team- to earn the Raiders plenty of team points in the 800 meters and 1,600 meters. mate Suzanne Lemberg was named Newcomer of the Year. Westfield, winners of the Public A meet, fin- ished ranked No. 2 and the Raiders finished ranked No. 9. Lemberg and Kuska made the All-State Third Team in the 50-free and 200-free, respec- tively. Lemberg made the All-Public First Team in the 100-free and Kuska was named to the Second Team in the 100-free. March 2003: Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School sophomores Hillary Klimowicz and Jenny Burke have been selected to the Courier News All-Area First Team in girls basketball. Raider sophomore Maura Gillooly received Honorable Men- tion recognition. March 2003: Blue Devil senior David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Matt Rothstein has been selected First ATTEMPTING TO SHED A CRAB RIDE…Blue Devil junior John Barnes, Team All-State in bowling and has Fred Lecomte (February 2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times front, attempts to release himself from a crab ride during his 125-lb preliminary also been named New Jersey Bowler PUBLIC “B” GIRLS SWIMMING CHAMPIONS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School girls swimming team display round bout with High Point’s Tyler Forbeck (March 2008). their trophy after winning the Public “B” swim title. The Raiders will graduate six very fine swimmers but are expecting a very successful season next year (February 2005). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 60 days of bid opening, except that the Specifications) may be reviewed online at UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY bids of any bidders who consent thereto no cost at (www.bidset.com/hatchmott) or SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Services Office 908-354-4340. Said judgment was entered as Judgment may, at the request of the Owner, be held at the office of the Township Clerk located NOTICE TO BIDDERS CHANCERY DIVISION THE ACTION has been instituted for the No. J-355838-1997, CS81160211A. Said for consideration for such longer period as at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New UNION COUNTY purpose of foreclosing the following tax judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids may be agreed. Jersey 07076 between the hours of 9:00 DOCKET NO. F-027837-16 sale certificate: lien. will be received by the Township of Scotch The Owner will evaluate bids and any am and 3:00 PM. The Contract Documents FILE NO. 22343-16 1. A certain tax certificate 14-0141, sold YOU, LISA R BUTLER and MCOTA, are Plains (here-inafter called the “Owner”) award will be made to the lowest, respon- (Drawings and Specifications) may be on 10/9/2014, dated 10/15/2014, and was made party defendant to the above fore- for: sive, respon-sible bidder in accordance obtained by prospective bidders upon a NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT recorded on 12/11/2014 in Book 13856 at closure action because on August 3, 2000, STREAMBANK REPAIR with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1. The Owner re- non-refundable payment of $50.00 for each (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Page 62, made by DAVID MARSHALL, a child support judgment was entered in serves the right to reject any or all bids and set of full-sized drawings and specifica- Sealed bids for the above named Con- RENA M. SYLVESTER, HER Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union to waive minor informalities or irregulari- tions by calling 1-877-424-3738 or by online tract, which comprises the repair of a HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- State of New Jersey to US BANK C/F County, by Lisa R Butler and MCOTA ties in bids received. request at www.bidset.com/hatchmott. streambank wall in Scotch Plains, New SONAL REPRESENTATIVES ACTLIEN HOLDING INC. and subse- against Jonathan Sylvester. Said judg- The qualification and reclassification of Shipping charges are additional and vari- Jersey, will be received at the Township AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY quently assigned to plaintiff, US BANK C/ ment was entered as Judgment No. J- bidders will be subject to the statutory able depending upon the pick-up or deliv- Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN F ACTLIEN HOLDING INC.. This covers 152644-2000, CS82568240A. Said judg- provisions contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:11- ery option selected by the purchaser. Con- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 on Fri- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- real estate located in PLAINFIELD, County ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. 25 to 32 (“Local Public Contract Law”). tract Documents will be available begin- day, April 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. prevail- EST; ANGELIC SYLVESTER; of UNION, and State of New Jersey, known YOU, QUEEN E DAVIS and MCOTA, All bid security except the security of the ning Monday March 27, 2017. Questions ing time, at which time they will be publicly JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF as LOT 23 BLOCK 143 as shown on the are made party defendant to the above three apparent lowest responsible bidders regarding the bid must be made to Mat- unsealed and the contents publicly an- ANGELIC SYLVESTER, SAID Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- foreclosure action because on May 3, 2002, shall be returned, unless otherwise re- thew DeSimone via e-mail: nounced. NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- cate of PLAINFIELD and concerns pre- a child support judgment was entered in quested by the bidder, within ten (10) days [email protected]. The work includes the furnishing of all TITIOUS; ARLIVIA mises commonly known as 362-64 EVONA the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union after the open-ing of the bids, Sundays If the Contract is awarded, no refunds labor, materials and equipment necessary SYLVESTER; JOHN DOE, AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. County, by Union Co Bd Social Servs, and holidays excepted, and the bids of the will be given. If for any reason the Contract to complete the work as shown on the HUSBAND OF ARLIVIA YOU, RENA M. SYLVESTER, HER Queen E Davis and MCOTA against bidders whose bid security is returned is not awarded, refunds will be made to Drawings and as described in the Specifi- SYLVESTER, SAID NAME HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Jonathan Sylvester. Said judgment was shall be considered withdrawn. bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:1124(b) cations. The work consists of streambank JOHN DOE BEING FICTI- REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, entered as Judgment No. J-100684-2002, Each bidder must submit with his bid a when the Con-tract Docu-ments are re- stabilization of a stretch of Ash Brook TIOUS; JULIA SYLVESTER; THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS CS80603361B. Said judgment is subordi- signed certificate stating that he owns, turned in reasonable condition within 90 (Branch 22-11) located at 1601 Raritan JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; AN- nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. leases or con-trols all the necessary equip- days of notice that the Contract has not Road, adjacent to a Township sanitary JULIA SYLVESTER, SAID GELIC SYLVESTER; ARLIVIA YOU, LATASHA GRAY, are made party ment required to accom-plish the work been awarded. sewage pumping station, and includes: NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- SYLVESTER; and JULIA SYLVESTER, defendant to the above foreclosure action shown and described in the Con-tract Docu- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:531 et seq., site work and general construction. The TITIOUS; JEAN BUTLER; are made party defendant to the above because on April 4, 2005, a child support ments. Should the bidder not be the actual bidders are required to comply with the work shall be completed within 60 calen- LISA R BUTLER; MCOTA; foreclosure action because you are the judgment was entered in the Superior Court owner or leasee of such equipment, his requirements of P.L. 1975 c. 127, NJAC dar days of the Contractor’s receipt of QUEEN E DAVIS; LATASHA owner of a property which is the subject of of New Jersey, Somerset County, by certificate shall state the source from which 17:27. written Notice to Proceed. GRAY; DEAN J FRATES; the above entitled action. Latasha Gray against Lateaf B Sylvester. the equipment will be obtained and, in Each Bidder must submit with his bid an YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF AN- Said judgment was entered as Judgment No bid will be received unless in writing addition, shall be accompanied by a signed SHARON HOLDING CORP; on the forms furnished, and unless accom- “Ownership Disclosure Statement” and GELIC SYLVESTER, SAID NAME JOHN No. J-082283-2005, CS80619227A. Said certificate from the owner or person in YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND panied by bid security in the form of a bid “Non-Collusion Affidavit” on the forms in- DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; JOHN DOE, judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s control of the equipment definitely grant- REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO bond, cashier’s check, or a certified check cluded in the Contract Docu-ments. HUSBAND OF ARLIVIA SYLVESTER, lien. ing to the bidder the control of the equip- AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- made payable to the Township of Scotch Bidders and their subcontractors of any SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTI- YOU, DEAN J FRATES, are made party ment required during such time as may be neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 Plains in an amount equal to 10% of the tier must comply with all applicable provi- TIOUS; and JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF defendant to the above foreclosure action necessary for the completion of that por- West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to amount of the total bid, but not exceeding sions of the Public Works Contractor Reg- JULIA SYLVESTER, SAID NAME JOHN because on January 22, 1998, a judgment tion of the Contract for which it is neces- the Amended Complaint filed in a Civil $20,000. istration Act, P.L. 1999, c. 238 (N.J.S.A. DOE BEING FICTITIOUS, are made party was entered in the Superior Court of New sary. The bidder shall comply with the Action, in which US BANK C/F ACTLIEN The bid shall be accompanied by a Cer- 34:11-56.48) and the New Jersey Prevail- defendant to the above foreclosure action Jersey, by Dean J Frates against Vito docu-mentation requirements set forth in HOLDING INC. is the plaintiff and RENA tificate of Surety on the form included in the ing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25). because plaintiff has been unable to deter- Sylvester, John J Speranza, and John the Article of the Information for Bidders, M. SYLVESTER, HER HEIRS, ET ALS; Contract Documents, from a surety com- Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.57 (N.J.S.A. mine whether defendants ANGELIC Sylvester D/B/A Triples Farm disclosing a entitled, “Bidder Submissions”. are defendants, pending in the Superior pany licensed to do business in the State 52:32-44) effective September 1, 2004, all SYLVESTER; ARLIVIA SYLVESTER; and debt in the amount of $18,556.00, with The successful bidder will be required to Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, of New Jersey, which shall represent that business organizations that conduct busi- JULIA SYLVESTER are married, and if interest. Said judgment was entered as submit bonds and proof of insurance on or UNION County and bearing Docket No. F- the surety company will provide the Con- ness with a New Jersey government married, the name of ANGELIC Judgment No. DJ-021474-1998. Said judg- before execution of their respective Con- 027837-16 within thirty-five (35) days after tractor with the required bonds in the sums agency are required to be registered with SYLVESTER; ARLIVIA SYLVESTER; and ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. tracts as explained in the Contract Docu- March 23, 2017 exclusive of such date. If required in the Contract Documents and in the State of New Jersey. Bidders and their JULIA SYLVESTER’s spouses. If AN- YOU, SHARON HOLDING CORP, are ments. you fail to answer or appear in accordance a form satisfac-tory to the Owner’s Attor- subcontractors must submit proof that at GELIC SYLVESTER; ARLIVIA made party defendant to the above fore- Bidders are required to comply with all with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may ney and in compliance with the require- the time of the Bid they are registered with SYLVESTER; and JULIA SYLVESTER are closure action because on January 15, relevant Federal and State Statutes, Rules be rendered against you for relief de- ments of law. the New Jersey Department of Treasury, married, the plaintiff joins JOHN DOE, 2010, a judgment was entered in the Su- and Regulations including but not limited manded in the Amended Complaint. You Bidders must use the prepared bid form Division of Revenue by submitting a copy HUSBAND OF ANGELIC SYLVESTER, perior Court of New Jersey, Union County, to the applicable provisions of Title VI of shall file your Answer and Proof of Service which is contained in the Contract Docu- of their Business Registration Certificate SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTI- by Sharon Holding Corp against Mellony the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior ments. Each individual proposal must be prior to Contract award. TIOUS; JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF Silvester disclosing a debt in the amount of (42 USC 2000d2000D4A), the discrimina- Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- separately enclosed in a sealed envelope It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders ARLIVIA SYLVESTER, SAID NAME JOHN $10,534.71, plus costs and interest. Said tion and affirmative action provisions of plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, addressed to the Township Clerk, 430 to summarize some of the more important DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; and JOHN DOE, judgment was entered as Judgment No. N.J.S.A. 10:21 through 10:24, the New in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey provi-sions of the Contract Documents. HUSBAND OF JULIA SYLVESTER, SAID DJ-018222-2010. Said judgment is subor- Jersey Law against Discrimination, tice and Procedure. 07076 marked on the outside with the Prospective bidders are cautioned not to NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS as dinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. N.J.S.A. 10:51, et seq., the rules and regu- You are further advised that if you are number of the contract(s) and name of the rely solely on this summary, but to read the defendants for any possessory or marital DATED: March 17, 2017 lations promulgated pursuant thereto, the unable to obtain an attorney you may com- project being bid on. Contract Documents in their entirety. rights you may have. Michelle M. Smith, Clerk State requirement for bidders to supply municate with the Lawyer Referral Service No bids will be received after the time By Order of the Township of Scotch YOU, JEAN BUTLER, are made party Superior Court of New Jersey statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. of the County of Venue and that if you and date specified, and no bids will be Plains defendant to the above foreclosure action PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. 52:2524.2) and the State requirement for cannot afford an attorney, you may com- received by mail. Bids shall be received by Alexander Mirabella because on August 4, 1997, a child sup- Denville Law Center submission of the names and addresses municate with the Legal Services Office of courier service (date and time recorded) or Township Manager port judgment was entered in the Superior 290 Route 46 West of certain subcontractors (N.J.S.A. the County of Venue. The telephone num- shall be hand delivered. The Owner shall Bozena Lacina Court of New Jersey, Union County, by Denville, New Jersey 07834 40A:1116). ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- award the Contract or reject all bids within Township Clerk Jean Butler against Jonathan Sylvester. (973) 586-2300 The Contract Documents (Drawings and 1 T - 3/23/17, The Times Fee: $163.20 yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $161.67 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 23, 2017 Page 19 Recent Home Sales TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD MOVING SALE For more info see: SCOTCH PLAINS 300 Retford Avenue http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex The Scotch Plains Police CLASSIFIEDS Sunday 3/26 10am-3pm and Kim Alexander, 760 Hyslip Av- Department is looking for Liv. Rm, Bed Rm, DR., Wicker Westfield: 03/06/17 enue, $800,000. Class 1 Special Officers VOICE LESSONS W/A PRO! SUMMER SITTER Furniture, Lamps, Miirrors, Linens, David I. and Audrey G. Lintz to Dollhouse, Bikes & More. Pics at D. Villane Construction, LLC to interested in working as Sing better. Be more confident! All Sitter needed to spend summer Michael Lee and Fu Hoi Lee and Kit Neil and Megha Motwani, 827 DovetailsUSA.com Heung Su Lee, 131 Barchester Way, parking enforcement, special ages welcome. Lessons given in weekdays with 2 older kids. Knollwood Terr, $800,000. my Edison home. Visit Driver's license & car required. ENGLISH TUTOR $775,000. Martin R. and Linda R. Slove to event staff and traffic details. Joseph Staszkiw and Eileen Beatty The Police Department will www.lajuancarter.com for full bio. 4 days/wk, up to 8 hrs/day. Send Experienced certified HS and Oren and Allison Weis, 843 Nancy (732) 841-4641 for rates and times. email to [email protected]. to Anne L. Kehl, 9 Cowperthwaite Way, $730,000. provide clothing and a college English tutor, Square, $604,000. Gerald Ellner, LLC to Zachary and starting wage of $20.42/hr. IT specializing in writing, available. Call (908) 337-6021 Michele and Marc Simmons to Marissa Vastoler, 7 Amy Drive, All special officers who are Microsoft Corporation currently has the following openings in Iselin, James M. and Christina M. Tierney, $1,300,000. interested can contact NJ (job opportunities available at all levels, e.g., Principal, Senior and HOME HEALTH AIDE 136 Lincoln Road, $970,500. Roger and Patricia Chen to Steve Sgt. 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Bays to Deluxe Homes, High Prices Paid for Asian Antiques permitted. http://bit.ly/MSJobs_Tech_Solns William E. and Beth Ann Lambert LLC, 113 Wyoming Street, $400,000. North Plainfield Antique Gallery Westfield Memorial Library Cloud Solution Architect: Architect and deploy Microsoft cloud solu- Senior Library Page – 20 hrs/wk. to Michael E. Polgardy and Christine Dina Parise and Vincenzo Lasorsa 1006 RT22 E. North Plainfield, NJ tions for customers. Requires travel up to 25% with work to be E. Ryberg, 221 Jefferson Avenue, to Deborah Rothman and Kelly A. Ask for Joseph (973) 641-8053 Mon-Fri 9-1 $9.50 per hour. performed at various unknown worksites throughout the U.S. https:// 18 years or older $842,500. Birch, 1738 Boulevard, $1,020,000. jobs-microsoft.icims.com/jobs/7164/go/job Charles A. Rubin and Lenore Sil- PART TIME ADMIN WANTED For additional info PUBLIC NOTICE Premier Field Engineer, SharePoint: Provide technical support to & to apply, please visit ver to Michael M. 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To view $520,000. Excellent Condition, $60. and/or waivers that may be required upon DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES detailed job descriptions and minimum requirements, and to apply, visit Call (908) 654-6091 David W. Kiefer to Mark and an analysis of the plans and testimony at the website address listed. EOE. Rachel Painter, 572 First Street, the PUBLIC HEARING on the Amended Are you tired? Let me help you! Application submitted by the Applicant, Experience & Excellent Work $675,000. FREELANCERS WANTED Herbert J. Simon to Elshiekh En- 2016 Crossways Westfield LLC, for the Residential, Apartments, properties located at 1130-36, 1138 & 1144 Commercial, Offices Mobile Paper Shredding Strong, detail-oriented writers terprises, LLC, 905 Coolidge Street, South Avenue West, Block 2606, Lots 3, 2 Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed with professional demeanor $525,000. & 1 on the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield. References Available The properties are owned by Westfield needed to cover local Gautaum and Charu Parekh to Ja- (908) 510-2542 son and Elissa Pullman, 715 Carleton Holdings LLC, Peter K. Ganz and Mormile On Tap In Scotch Plains government meetings. Must be Brothers and are located in the GB-3 Zone. able to meet deadlines, know Road, $567,700. At its March 6, 2017 hearing, the Planning PUBLIC NOTICE SCOTCH PLAINS — The Union preferred that participants bring their Board approved the Applicant’s proposal how to write a lead, and take Paul and Doris Valana to James TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD County Board of Chosen Freeholders material in paper bags. Documents to remove all existing structures and build ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT an active interest in their beats a CVS pharmacy of approximately 13,194 has announced that its next mobile should not be bound. Participants are PUBLIC NOTICE paper-shredding program for personal asked to remove plastic binders and in order to develop news square feet with a drive-thru, parking, signs In accordance with the ordinances of the stories. Please email NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL and related site improvements. The Appli- Township of Cranford, and the statutes of documents will be available on Satur- paperclips. Paper that is wet/damp INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP cant has submitted an amended applica- the State of New Jersey, Notice is hereby day, April 1. will not be accepted. Residents should resume and clips to: tion to clarify that the proposed hours of served upon you that an application for FORMER HOMAC operation will be 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., development, Application No. ZBA-17-004 The shredding event will take place at continue to recycle non-confidential [email protected] MANUFACTURING COMPANY seven days a week. to be located in Zone: R-3, on the premises the Union County Vocational-Technical papers and magazines with their mu- 141-145 SOUTH AVENUE, When the case is called you may appear known as 27 Harvard Road, Cranford, BOROUGH OF GARWOOD, Schools, located at 1776 Raritan Road, nicipal recycling program. either in person or by agent or attorney and New Jersey 07016, Block No. 122, Lot No. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Scotch Plains, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain Documents are put into 96-gallon present any objections which you may 9, has been submitted by: Scott and Krista (BLOCK 503, LOTS 4 AND 5) SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD have to the granting of this Application. A Swanson of 27 Harvard Road, Cranford, or shine. It will end before 1 p.m. if the containers provided by the shredding NJDEP PROGRAM INTEREST BOARD OF EDUCATION copy of the Application materials and plans New Jersey 07016. shredding trucks reach capacity. company. The items are then dumped NO. G000006775 are on file and available for PUBLIC IN- The proposed development involves and BUDGET PRESENTATIONS MARCH 23, 2017 “Union County’s mobile document- onto a conveyor belt and shredded on SPECTION in the Planning Office, 959 requires the granting of relief from the In accordance with New Jersey shredding service helps residents fight site. Participants are welcome to view The Tentative Scotch Plains-Fanwood North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jer- following requirements of the ordinance so Department of Environmental Protection School Budget for 2017-2018 will be pre- sey, during that office’s normal business as to permit: Construction of a one-story identity theft by providing a conve- the shredding process via a closed- (NJDEP) regulations for “Notification and sented the public on the following dates: hours. frame covered entry level porch with a nient way to shred your confidential circuit television. The shredded docu- Public Outreach”, Thomas & Betts HEHL & HEHL, P.C. proposed front yard setback of 20 feet, April 5, 9:30 A.M. Corporation is required to provide documents,” said Freeholder Chair- ments are then recycled, shipped to Attorneys for the Applicant where 25 feet is required and any addi- April 19, 9:30 A.M. information relating to environmental man Bruce Bergen. “It promotes our paper mills and used as pulp. 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $39.27 tional relief that may be required from the April 19, 7:30 P.M. conditions and remedial activities being board. county recycling efforts and ties in The mobile shredding program is All Budget Presentations will take place conducted at the above referenced site. The Zoning Board will conduct a public with Union County’s other green ini- paid for through New Jersey Depart- Former operations conducted at the site PUBLIC NOTICE at the Administration Building, Evergreen hearing on this matter on April 3, 2017 at include the manufacture of plastic and tiatives.” ment of Environmental Protection Re- Avenue & Cedar Street, Scotch Plains. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 8:15 p.m. in Room 107 of the Cranford There are two other mobile paper- cycling Enhancement Act Grant funds. The Public is invited to both budget pre- nylon moldings and subsequent ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Township Municipal Building, 8 Spring- manufacture of cable connectors. sentations. field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey. Any shredding events scheduled for next For more information about future Chemicals associated with site operations NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Deborah Saridaki person or persons affected by this applica- month. Shredding will be offered in events or directions, call the Union Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town- Business Administrator include, but may not be limited to 1,1,1- tion will have an opportunity to present any trichloroethane, tetrachloroethene, ship of Scotch Plains will hold a public Warinanco Park in Elizabeth on Fri- County Recycling Hotline at (908) 654- Board Secretary objections to the proposed development. trichloroethene, 1,1-dichloroethene, 1,1- hearing on April 6, 2017 at 7:30 pm, day, April 7, in the parking lot across 9889 or visit ucnj.org/recycle. 1 T - 3/23/17, The Times Fee: $17.85 Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First The Board does, however, have the right dichloroethene, and cis-1,2-dichloroethene to exclude repetitious testimony. from Warinanco Skating Center and and were initially detected in the soil and Floor Council Chambers to hear the appli- All documents relating to this application then in Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield groundwater in 1990. Since this time, the cation Anthony L. Ginesi, Jr., of Clark, for property located at 1998 Westfield Av- may be inspected by the public Monday on Friday, April 28. Both events also person conducting the remediation has through Friday between the hours of 8:00 determined that the contamination in the enue, Block 2201, Lot 12, R-3A Zone will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Planning/Zoning soil and groundwater has migrated from (Single Family Residence Zone) for per- All Union County residents are eli- mission to demolish the existing two-fam- Department, Cranford Township Munici- the site and will continue to investigate and pal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, gible to use the paper-shredding ser- remediate the contamination in accordance ily dwelling and construct a new two-family Cranford, New Jersey. with NJDEP requirements. duplex contrary to the following Zoning vice. In an effort to accommodate Ordinance: Applicant: everyone, there is a limit of four, 10- Thomas & Betts Corporation is Scott and Krista Swanson conducting investigative and remedial Section 23-3.8,a,1 – R-3A Single Fam- 27 Harvard Road pound bags or boxes per person. It is activities in accordance with the ily Residence Zone, Permitted Primary Cranford, New Jersey 07016 requirements of the NJDEP to address the Uses. Required: Single-family dwelling. 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $37.23 PUBLIC NOTICE chemical contaminants detected. The Present Use: Two-family dwelling. Pro- posed Use: New two-family duplex. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY person conducting the remediation has PUBLIC NOTICE evaluated the environmental impacts from The Applicant is also requesting any and CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY the site including the potential for the all variances deemed to be necessary at TOWN OF WESTFIELD contamination from this site to affect the time of the hearing, including any other DOCKET NO. F-001017-17 drinking water wells and the quality of waivers, exceptions, interpretations and INVITATION TO BID FILE NO. 22745-16 indoor air to ensure that any impacts from other relief necessary to allow Applicant’s The Westfield Police Department is seek- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT the contamination are promptly mitigated. proposed use of the property. ing professional services for the supplying (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: For additional information or to obtain a All interested persons may be present of uniforms for the Westfield Police De- NORMAN MILLER; copy of the complete fact sheet for this site, and be heard. The file pertaining to this partment. Sealed proposals will be re- please contact Michael J. Geiger at (901)- application is in the Office of the Zoning ceived by the Town of Westfield in the YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND 252-5936 and Robert E. Stetkar of Golder Board of Adjustment and available for pub- Council Chambers at the Municipal Build- REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO Associates, Inc. the Licensed Site lic inspection during regular office hours. ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- Remediation Professional of record at (973) Shannon Rapant Jersey on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 10:00 neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 645-1922. Secretary to the Zoning Board am. West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $46.92 1 T - 3/23/17, The Times Fee: $30.09 Proposals must be delivered at the place the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in PUBLIC NOTICE and before the hour mentioned in a sealed which TTLBL, LLC is the plaintiff and OR- PUBLIC NOTICE envelope marked “Police Uniforms for the LANDO D. CARPIO, ET ALS; are defen- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Westfield Police Department” bearing the dants, pending in the Superior Court of TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD name and address of the bidder, addressed New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Public Notice is hereby given that an to the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad County and bearing Docket No. F-001017- ordinance of which the following is a copy ORDINANCE NO. 2017-01 Street, Westfield, New Jersey, and must 17 within thirty-five (35) days after March was introduced, read and passed on first be in the office of the Clerk on or before 23, 2017 exclusive of such date. If you fail AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND reading by the Council of the Town of the hour named. to answer or appear in accordance with THE CODE OF THE TOWN- Westfield at a meeting held March 21, Bids must be accompanied by a pro- Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- 2017 and that the said Council will further posal guarantee in the form of a certified rendered against you for relief demanded TER 112 GARBAGE COLLEC- consider the same for final passage on the check, cashier’s check or bid bond in an in the Complaint. You shall file your An- TION AND DISPOSAL, SEC- 4th day of April, 2017, at 8:00 p.m., or as amount of 10% of the total bid, payable to swer and Proof of Service in duplicate with TION 3 PREPARATION OF soon thereafter as said matter can be the Town of Westfield. Each proposal the Clerk of the Superior Court of New REFUSE FOR COLLECTION reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- must be accompanied by a surety com- Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED pany certification stating that the said Surety 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and by the Township Committee of the Town- Company will provide the bidder with the dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and place any person who may be interested ship of Cranford, in the County of Union, required performance bond in the full Procedure. therein will be given an opportunity to be State of New Jersey, as follows: amount to be contracted. You are further advised that if you are heard concerning said ordinance. SECTION 1. Section 112-3, is hereby Bidders must be in compliance with all unable to obtain an attorney you may com- Claire J. Gray amended to add the following: provisions of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Town Clerk E. For all residential premises, no ment for the law against discrimination of the County of Venue and that if you solid waste or solid waste receptacle GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2080 (Affirmative Action). Bidders statement of cannot afford an attorney, you may com- may be placed on the street, front side- ownership, as required by Chapter 33 of municate with the Legal Services Office of CALENDAR YEAR 2017 walk or between the front sidewalk and the Public Laws of 1977, must be submit- the County of Venue. The telephone num- ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH curb of the street. Rear yard pickup ted with all bids. ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- A CAP BANK shall be required. For rear yard pickup, Bidders must submit valid State of New yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) solid waste receptacle(s) may be placed Jersey Business Registration Certificate. Services Office 908-354-4340. in the driveway or rear yard, but not WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap At its sole option, Town of Westfield shall THE ACTION has been instituted for the beyond 10 feet from the closest wall of Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.1 et seq. provides have the right to extend this contract for purpose of foreclosing the following tax the dwelling. This section shall not that in the preparation of its annual budget, two (2) additional one (1) year periods sale certificate: apply to the Township Permit-Based a municipality shall limit any increase in from the date of expiration of the first 1. A certain tax certificate 14-0184, sold Clean-up Program or the Township final budget appropriations to 0.5% unless contract year under the same contract on 10/9/2014, dated 10/15/2014, and was Curbside Recycling Program. authorized by ordinance to increase it to term and conditions. All proposers are recorded on 12/31/2014 in Book 13864 at SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of 3.5% over the previous years final appro- requested to provide percentage in- Page 830, made by DAVID MARSHALL, ordinances inconsistent herewith are priations; and creases, if any, for each of the two (2) Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and hereby repealed to the extent of such WHEREAS, a municipality may, by ordi- subsequent periods. Failure to do so will State of New Jersey to TTLBL, LLC and inconsistency. nance, bank the difference between its not result in rejection of a bid. Award of the subsequently assigned to plaintiff, TTLBL, SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be- final budget appropriations and the 3.5% contract shall be based upon the firm fixed LLC. This covers real estate located in come effective upon final passage and increase authorized by this ordinance when price for the first year only. Thereafter, the PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State publication according to law. said difference is not appropriated as part Town of Westfield will exercise its option to of New Jersey, known as LOT 27 BLOCK of the final budget; and extend the contract not later than ninety 219 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Town Council of the (90) days before the expiration of each and Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD The foregoing ordinance was introduced Town of Westfield, County of Union, hereby contract period by mailing a notice to the and concerns premises commonly known and approved on first reading at a meeting determines that this difference in the contractor. The Town of Westfield is under as 36-38 CLINTON AVENUE, of the Township Committee of the Town- amount of $931,152 that is not appropri- no obligation to extend the contract be- PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. ship of Cranford, New Jersey held on Feb- ated as part of the final budget shall be yond the second or third year. YOU, NORMAN MILLER, are made party ruary 14, 2017. It was scheduled for further retained as an exception to the final appro- The effective period of this contract will defendant to the above foreclosure action consideration for final passage after public priations in either of the next two succeed- be as specified to in this proposal. Con- because on September 3, 1997, a judg- hearing to be held on March 14, 2017 at ing years; tinuation of the terms of this contract be- ment was entered in the Superior Court of 8:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED yond the fiscal year is contingent on avail- New Jersey, Cumberland County, by could be reached. The Governor declared that any amount authorized herein above ability of funds in the following year’s bud- Norman Miller against Darren Watson a/k/ a state of emergency for a winter weather that is not appropriated as part of the final get. In the event of unavailability of such a Darian Watson and Glendale Pender event that occurred on Tuesday March 14, budget shall be retained as an exception to funds, the Township reserves the right to disclosing a debt in the amount of 2017 and the meeting of the Township final appropriation in either of the next two cancel this contract. $235,604.20. Said judgment was entered Committee scheduled for March 14, 2017 succeeding years; and Specifications and proposal forms may as Judgment No. J-382968-1997. Said was cancelled. As such, the foregoing BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a be examined and picked up at the Town of judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s ordinance will be further considered for certified copy of this ordinance as intro- Westfield, Purchasing Agent, 425 East lien. final passage after public hearing to be duced be filed with the Director of the Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, DATED: March 17, 2017 held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- Division of Local Government Services Monday through Friday between the hours Michelle M. Smith, Clerk field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on within 5 days of introduction; and of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Superior Court of New Jersey April 11, 2017. All persons interested will BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a The Mayor and Council reserve the right PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. be given the opportunity to be heard con- certified copy of this ordinance upon adop- to reject any and all bids, also waive any Denville Law Center cerning such ordinance. tion, with the recorded vote included informality if it is deemed advisable so to 290 Route 46 West Tara Rowley thereon; be filed with said Director within 5 do. Denville, New Jersey 07834 Municipal Clerk days after such adoption. 2 T - 3/23/17 (973) 586-2300 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $52.53 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $52.53 & 3/30/17, The Leader Fee: $129.54 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $66.81 Page 20 Thursday, March 23, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Thursday, March 2, Rodney he would be placed under arrest for a Municipal Court appearance. He was and released by West Windsor Mu- Thebaud, 19, and Bryan Lozada, 19, obstruction. While being taken into issued motor vehicle summonses for nicipal Court. both of Linden, were arrested on custody, Guilford began resisting ar- DWI, failure to maintain lane, care- Friday, March 17, Terilynn Pringle, charges of possession of less than 50 rest. Once at police headquarters, it less driving, unclear plates and pos- 37, of Plainfield was arrested on an grams of suspected marijuana and was determined that Guilford had ac- session of a CDS in a motor vehicle. active warrant out of Union Township possession of paraphernalia after pa- tive warrants out of Newark, South Saturday, March 11, Brian after a motor vehicle stop at Midway WESTFIELD an investigation at the scene, police trol units responded to a Springfield Brunswick and Green Brook Munici- Hampson, 27, of Cranford was ar- Avenue and Forest Road for a motor Thursday, March 9, Jonathan determined that Palacios was oper- Avenue address on a report from secu- pal Courts. He was processed and rested on charges of possession of vehicle violation. She was processed Vlachos, 35, of Bridgewater was ar- ating a 2002 Ford while under the rity there regarding two individuals turned over to South Brunswick Po- CDS (heroin and cocaine) and posses- and released by the Union Township rested subsequent to a motor vehicle influence. Palacios was arrested, acting suspiciously in a rear parking lice on the active warrant. Guilford sion of paraphernalia after a 2003 Municipal Court. stop at Terminal and Rahway Av- processed and released to a friend lot. Following an investigation at the was issued motor vehicle summonses Mercury was stopped at the intersec- Saturday, March 18, a resident of enues in Clark on an outstanding traf- pending a Municipal Court appear- scene police located marijuana on both for failure to maintain lane, careless tion of East Lincoln and Walnut Av- the 100 block of Midway Avenue re- fic warrant from Raritan Borough ance. Palacios was issued motor ve- Thebaud and Lozada. They were ar- driving and driving with a suspended enues for failing to keep right. Follow- ported that an unknown person had with bail set at $300. He was trans- hicle summonses for DWI and pos- rested, processed and released pend- license. ing an investigation at the scene police entered the victim’s unlocked, parked ported to police headquarters, pro- sessing an open container of alcohol ing a Municipal Court appearance. Tuesday, March 7, Louis Polise, 19, located heroin and crack cocaine in- motor vehicle and removed a wallet. cessed and released after posting the in a motor vehicle. Friday, March 3, Gary Ferreras, 23, of Port Reading was arrested on side the vehicle. The driver, Hampson, Sunday, March 19, Miles Brown, full cash bail. Wednesday, March 1, Jonathan of Elizabeth was arrested on charges charges of possession of less than 50 was arrested, processed and released 34, of Newark was arrested and Thursday, March 9, Ana Veliz, 21, Ramirez, 21, of Bloomfield was ar- of possession of less than 50 grams of grams of suspected marijuana and pending a Superior Court appearance. charged with DWI after a motor ve- of Fanwood was arrested and charged rested on charges of possession of suspected marijuana and possession possession of paraphernalia after a He also was issued motor vehicle sum- hicle stop at Midway Avenue and with driving while intoxicated (DWI) less than 50 grams of suspected mari- of paraphernalia after police observed 2013 Chevy was stopped at the inter- monses for failure to maintain lane Terrill Road for a motor vehicle viola- pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in juana and possession of parapherna- an individual acting in a suspicious section of Centennial Avenue and and possession of a CDS in a motor tion. While the officer was speaking the area of West North Avenue near lia after a 2003 Infiniti was stopped manner in a parking lot on Springfield Hayes Street for a speeding violation. vehicle. with the driver he could detect an odor Edgewood Avenue. Veliz was trans- on the Garden State Parkway 137 Avenue. Following an investigation at Following an investigation at the scene Saturday, March 11, Louis Castillo, of an alcoholic beverage coming from ported to police headquarters, where Northbound entrance ramp and East the scene police determined that the police located marijuana inside the 28, of Elizabeth was arrested and inside the vehicle. The driver was asked she was processed and released to a North Avenue for multiple moving individual, Ferreras, was in posses- vehicle. Polise was arrested, processed charged with DWI after a 2007 Ford to step out of the vehicle to perform responsible adult. violations. Following an investiga- sion of marijuana. Ferreras was ar- and released pending a Municipal was stopped at the intersection of East some field sobriety tests, which he Saturday, March 11, Stefon M. tion at the scene police located mari- rested, processed and released pend- Court appearance. He also was issued North and Forest Avenues for an equip- was unable to complete, authorities McRae, 21, of East Orange was ar- juana inside the vehicle. Ramirez was ing a Municipal Court appearance. motor vehicle summonses for speed- ment violation. Following an investi- said. He was placed under arrest, pro- rested on an outstanding traffic warrant arrested, processed and released pend- Friday, March 3, Brian Holt, 33, of ing, failure to signal and possession of gation at the scene police determined cessed and charged with DWI before from Irvington subsequent to a motor ing a Municipal Court appearance. Roselle and Terrell Walker, 34, of a CDS in a motor vehicle. that the driver, Castillo, was DWI. He being released to a responsible person vehicle stop on Mill Lane in He also was issued motor vehicle Newark were arrested and charged Wednesday, March 8, Sandy Hart, was arrested, processed and released pending his court appearance. Mountainside. He was transported to summonses for failure to signal, fail- with possession of marijuana with 37, of Rahway was arrested on charges to a family member pending a Munici- SCOTCH PLAINS police headquarters, processed and re- ure to maintain lane, unclear license intent to distribute, possession of less of possession of less than 50 grams of pal Court appearance. Castillo was Monday, March 13, a resident of leased after posting the full $200 bail. plates and possessing a CDS in a than 50 grams of suspected mari- suspected marijuana and possession issued motor vehicle summonses for Fields Lane reported being the victim Sunday, March 12, a Westfield resi- motor vehicle. juana, possession of paraphernalia of paraphernalia after a 2016 Honda DWI, careless driving and operating a of fraud. Unknown individuals dent reported a motor vehicle burglary Thursday, March 2, Brandon Smith, and contempt of court after a 2013 was stopped at the intersection of motor vehicle without headlights. opened a cell phone account in the that occurred while the vehicle was 19, of North Brunswick was arrested Hyundai was stopped at the intersec- Raritan Road and Centennial Avenue FANWOOD victim’s name and generated several parked in the north-side train station on charges of possession of a CDS tion of Raritan Road and Coleman for failing to signal. Following an in- Saturday, March 4, Jamie Desposito hundred dollars in charges. lot between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. the (cocaine and prescription pills) and Avenue for multiple equipment vio- vestigation at the scene police located was arrested on active warrants out of Monday, March 13, a resident of previous day. Several credit cards were possession of paraphernalia after a lations. Following an investigation at marijuana inside the vehicle. The Sayreville and Fanwood after a motor Edison reported a theft which oc- stolen from the victim’s wallet, which 2009 Nissan was stopped at the inter- the scene, police located marijuana driver, Hart, was arrested, processed vehicle stop at Midway Avenue and curred at a Martine Avenue facility. was located inside the vehicle at the section of Raritan Road and Mohawk inside the vehicle. The driver, Holt, and released pending a Municipal Shasta Pass for a motor vehicle viola- The victim’s locker was broken into time of the incident. Drive for making an unsafe lane was charged with possession of mari- Court appearance. Hart was issued tion. A check of the driver revealed the and a cell phone and cash was stolen. Wednesday, March 15, Trenton change and having unclear plates. juana and possession of parapherna- motor vehicle summonses for failure active warrants. The driver was ar- Monday, March 13, Sulton T. Avent, Boyer, Jr., 26, of Linden was arrested Following an investigation at the lia. Additionally, he was issued mo- to signal, improper window tint and rested, processed, posted bail and re- Jr., 22, of Plainfield was arrested on at the Linden Police Department on a scene police located crack cocaine tor vehicle summonses for operating driving with a suspended license. leased. an outstanding warrant out of Westfield traffic warrant with $294 and prescription pills on a passenger, an unregistered vehicle, failure to Friday, March 10, Tyrone Parker, Sunday, March 5, Adam Metz, 24, Garwood during the course of a mo- bail and a Roselle Park traffic warrant Smith. Smith was arrested, processed maintain lamps and possessing a CDS Jr., 46, of Roselle was arrested on of Westfield was arrested and charged tor vehicle stop. He was transported with $100 bail. Boyer was transported and released pending a Superior Court in a motor vehicle. Holt was released charges of DWI, possession of less with possession of suspected mari- to police headquarters and processed. to Westfield police headquarters, appearance. Additionally, the driver pending a Superior Court appearance. than 50 grams of suspected marijuana juana subsequent to a motor vehicle Wednesday, March 15, Vincent where he was processed and released was issued motor vehicle summonses Walker was charged with possession and possession of paraphernalia after stop at Martine Avenue and Watson N. Forbes, 22, and Leneaker on his own recognizance. for unsafe lane change and unclear of marijuana with the intent to dis- a 2017 Ford was stopped at the inter- Road for a motor vehicle violation. Lubowa, 24, both of Plainfield, were CRANFORD plates. tribute and possession of parapher- section of East South Avenue and East While the officer was speaking with arrested after a motor vehicle stop Tuesday, February 28, Paul Hopaluk, Thursday, March 2, Erin Culhane, nalia and was issued a summons to Lincoln Avenue for a lane violation. the driver he could detect a strong on Rahway Road. Forbes was ar- Jr., 43, of Rahway was arrested on 24, of Monroe, N.Y. was arrested and appear in Superior Court. Following an investigation at the scene odor of marijuana coming from the rested on outstanding warrants out charges of possession of less than 50 charged with possession of parapher- Monday, March 6, Eugene Guilford, police determined that the driver, vehicle. The driver was asked to exit of Scotch Plains and Plainfield. grams of suspected marijuana and pos- nalia. While conducting a routine sur- 55, of Lansdowne, Pa. was arrested Parker, was DWI. Additionally, police the vehicle so the officer could search Lubowa was charged with posses- session of paraphernalia after a 2000 veillance detail police observed the and charged with obstructing the ad- located marijuana inside the vehicle. it. The officer located the suspected sion of drug paraphernalia. Both Toyota was stopped at the intersection occupant of a 2015 Nissan acting in a ministration of law, resisting arrest Parker was arrested, processed and marijuana in the vehicle. Metz was were transported to police head- of East South Avenue and Washington suspicious manner. After observing and contempt of court after a 2016 released to a family member pending placed under arrest, processed, charged quarters and processed. Place for a lane violation. Following an the individual for an extended period BMW was stopped at the intersection with possession and released pending Thursday, March 16, a resident of investigation at the scene police lo- of time police made contact with the of East South Avenue and Elise Street PUBLIC NOTICE his court hearing. Lamberts Mill Road reported being cated marijuana inside the vehicle. occupant, Culhane. Following an in- for a moving violation. The driver, TOWN OF WESTFIELD Sunday, March 5, Hervey the victim of fraud. The resident stated Hopaluk was arrested, processed and vestigation at the scene police found a Guilford, refused to provide proper BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Emmanuel, 32, of Rahway was ar- that an unknown individual fraudu- released pending a Municipal Court glass pipe, commonly used to ingest identification to police. After a period rested on an active warrant out of lently filed an income tax return in The Planning Board of the Town of appearance. He also was issued motor narcotics, in Culhane’s possession. of time police informed Guilford that Westfield, New Jersey will meet on April Perth Amboy after a motor vehicle his name. The incident currently is vehicle summonses for failure to turn, Culhane was arrested, processed and 3, 2017, in the Council Chambers at the stop at Midway and Farley Avenues under investigation. failure to maintain lamps and possess- released pending a Municipal Court PUBLIC NOTICE Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, for a motor vehicle violation. Thursday, March 16, Mikeal Mor- Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear ing a controlled dangerous substance appearance. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Emmanuel was processed, posted bail ris, 24, of Plainfield was arrested and consider the following application. (CDS) in a motor vehicle. Thursday, March 2, Troy Struble, CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Formal action may be taken. and released. during the course of a motor vehicle Wednesday, March 1, Robert 27, and Janelle Kline, 21, both of ORDINANCE NO. 2017-02 Tuesday, March 7, Eduardo stop and charged with possession of Barkoff, 74, of Rahway was arrested Bellefonte, Pa., and Barbara AJC Elmer Street, LLC., 231 Elmer Rodriguez, 49, of Plainfield was ar- marijuana. He was transported to AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Street. Applicant is seeking preliminary and charged with driving while intoxi- Sammond, 53, of Williamsport, Pa., THE CODE OF THE TOWN- and final major site plan approval with rested on an active warrant out of the police headquarters and processed. cated (DWI) after police responded to were arrested on charges of posses- SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- variance relief from Sections 11.28G4, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Thursday, March 16, Travis L. the area of Walnut Avenue and Benhert sion of a CDS (heroin), possession of TER 172 PROPERTY MAIN- 11.28G5, and 16.04E5 of the Land Use after a motor vehicle stop at Terrill Wallace, 24, of Plainfield was ar- Place for a reported motor vehicle paraphernalia and possession of a hy- TENANCE, SECTION 3 REVI- Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum Road and North Avenue for a motor rested on an outstanding warrant out accident. Following an investigation podermic syringe after a 2001 Dodge SIONS TO CODE front yard setback of 25 feet. Proposed is 12 feet. Ordinance requires a side yard vehicle violation. He was processed of Plainfield during the course of a NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED at the scene, police determined that was stopped at the intersection of Cen- setback of 9 feet 8 inches. Proposed is 2 and turned over to the Somerset County motor vehicle stop. He was trans- by the Township Committee of the Town- the driver of a 1998 Dodge, Barkoff, tennial Avenue and Raritan Road for feet 9 inches. Ordinance requires a side Prosecutor’s Office. ported to police headquarters and ship of Cranford, in the County of Union, yard setback of 9 feet 8 inches. Proposed was operating the vehicle while im- an equipment violation. Following an State of New Jersey, as follows: Tuesday, March 7, a resident of the processed. is 7 feet 3 inches. Ordinance requires a paired. Barkoff was arrested, processed investigation at the scene, police lo- SECTION 1. Section 172-3, is hereby 170 block of Helen Street reported Thursday, March 16, Tyrell minimum 20 foot front yard setback for a amended as follows: and released to a family member pend- cated heroin and hypodermic syringes free-standing sign. Proposed is 12 foot that his parked motor vehicle had been Creighton, 25, of Englewood was ar- The following sections of said Property ing a Municipal Court appearance. inside the vehicle. The driver, Struble, front yard setback for a free-standing sign. the target of criminal mischief. rested on an outstanding warrant out Barkoff was issued motor vehicle sum- and passengers, Kline and Sammond, Maintenance Code are amended as fol- Thursday, March 16, Jarai Wise, 21, of Watchung during the course of a lows: Variances, waivers or exceptions from monses for careless driving, DWI, were arrested, processed and released A. 602.4 Occupiable work spaces. certain site plan details or relief from re- of North Brunswick was arrested on motor vehicle stop. He was trans- unclear license plates and following pending a Superior Court appearance. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be quirements may be sought as appropriate. an active warrant out of West Windsor ported to police headquarters, pro- too closely. Additionally, Struble was issued mo- supplied with heat during the period from Plans and application are on file in the after police responded to the area of cessed and turned over to Watchung Wednesday, March 1, Nicole tor vehicle summonses for driving with October 1 to May 1 to maintain a minimum office of the Town Engineer, 959 North the 60 block of Portland Avenue on a Police. a suspended license, failure to exhibit temperature of 65° F. (18° C.) during the Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Palacios, 40, of Cranford was ar- period the spaces are occupied. may be seen Monday through Friday from report of a suspicious person going Friday, March 17, Matthew Manzo, rested and charged with DWI after documents and possessing a CDS in a Exceptions: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. door to door soliciting. Officers lo- 27, of Clark was arrested and charged police responded to an East South motor vehicle. Sammond was issued a 1. Processing, storage and operation ANTHONY JAMES cated this individual, and during a with possession of drug parapherna- Avenue establishment on a report of motor vehicle summons for failing to areas that require cooling or special tem- MASTER BUILDERS record check it was discovered that he lia during the course of a motor ve- a suspicious individual. Following wear a seatbelt. perature conditions. 231 Elmer Street had an active warrant out of West hicle stop. He was transported to po- 2. Areas in which persons are primarily Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Windsor. He was arrested, processed lice headquarters and processed. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE engaged in vigorous physical activities. 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $32.64 B. 302.4. Weeds. Premises and exte- TOWN OF WESTFIELD rior property shall be maintained free from PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE weeds or plant growth in excess of 12 RESOLUTION inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohib- WHEREAS, the Downtown Westfield Corporation Budget of the Town of Westfield’s ited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, 2017 MUNICIPAL BUDGET Special Improvement District, County of Union, for the Year 2017: annual plants and vegetation, other than BE IT RESOLVED that the following statements of revenues and appropriations shall trees or shrubs; provided, however, this TOWN OF WESTFIELD, COUNTY OF UNION constitute the Downtown Westfield Corporation Budget for the Year 2017, and term shall not include cultivated flowers BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Budget be published in THE WESTFIELD and gardens. FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED LEADER in the issue of March 23, 2017; C. 302.10. Natural growth. The exte- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Town of rior of the premises shall be keep free of all Westfield does hereby approve the following as the Downtown Westfield Corporation dead and dying trees and tree branches, DECEMBER 31, 2017 Budget for the year 2017: stumps, roots and other natural growth Notice is hereby given that the Downtown Westfield Corporation Budget was approved which, by reason of rotting or deteriorating Revenue and Appropriation Summaries by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, on March 21, 2017. conditions or storm damage, are or may be A hearing on said Budget will be held at the Westfield Municipal Building on April 18, dangerous to persons or damaging to prop- SUMMARY OF REVENUES - CURRENT FUND ANTICIPATED 2017 at 8:00 p.m. at which time and place objections to said Budget for the Year 2017 may erty in the vicinity thereof. Trees shall be 2017 2016 be presented by Downtown Special Improvement District taxpayers or other interested kept pruned and trimmed to prevent such 1. Surplus 2,174,344.00 974,344.00 persons. conditions. 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 11,615,261.23 11,804,659.74 D. 304.14 Insect Screens. During the DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD CORPORATION 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 1,378,000.00 1,410,000.00 period from May 1 to October 1, every SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT door, window and other outside opening 4. Minimum Library Tax 2,548,401.00 2,449,484.00 2017 BUDGET required for ventilation of habitable rooms, 5. Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 27,662,381.77 27,228,288.75 REVENUES food preparation areas, food service areas Total General Revenues $45,378,388.00 $43,866,776.49 GENERAL REVENUE ANTICIPATED REVENUE or any areas where products to be in- FINAL Amount to be raised by cluded or utilized in food for human con- Special Improvement District Assessment $409.757.00 sumption are processed, manufactured, SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS - CURRENT FUND 2017 BUDGET 2016 BUDGET Total General Revenue $409.757.00 packaged or stored shall be supplied with 1. Operating Salaries & Wages $16,831,838.00 $16,319,557.00 approved tightly fitting screens of mini- Other Expenses 18,949,302.00 18,257,538.49 APPROPRIATIONS mum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 3,567,188.00 3,677,816.00 GENERAL APPROPRIATION APPROPRIATIONS 2017 mm), and every screen door used for in- Operating 3. Capital Improvements 1,100,000.00 900,000.00 sect control shall have a self-closing de- Salaries & Wages $193,500.00 4. Debt Service 2,585,060.00 2,411,865.00 vice in good working condition. Other Expenses $216,257.00 5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 2,345,000.00 2,300,000.00 Exception: Screens shall not be re- Total General Appropriations $409,757.00 Total General Appropriations $45,378,388.00 $43,866,776.49 quired where other approved means, such 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $58.14 as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are Total Number of Employees - Full & Part Time 259 260 employed. SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of 2017 DEDICATED SWIM POOL UTILITY BUDGET ordinances inconsistent herewith are SUMMARY OF REVENUES ANTICIPATED hereby repealed to the extent of such 2017 2016 Drug or inconsistency. 1. Surplus $97,414.00 $68,377.00 SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be- 2. Miscellaneous Revenues 1,111,500.00 1,140,000.00 come effective upon final passage and Total Revenues $1,208,914.00 $1,208,377.00 publication according to law. NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE FINAL SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 2017 BUDGET 2016 BUDGET Criminal Charges? The foregoing ordinance was introduced 1. Operating Salaries & Wages $488,665.00 $494,959.00 and approved on first reading at a meeting Other Expenses 286,400.00 293,103.00 of the Township Committee of the Town- ship of Cranford, New Jersey held on Feb- 2. Capital Improvements 5,000.00 5,000.00 Call Jon Bramnick ruary 14, 2017. It was scheduled for further 3. Debt Service 376,040.00 373,815.00 consideration for final passage after public 4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 52,809.00 41,500.00 hearing to be held on March 14, 2017 at Total Appropriations $1,208,914.00 $1,208,377.00 And Speak With Our Criminal Defense Team 8:00PM or as soon thereafter as the matter Total Number of Employees - Full & Part-time 36 36 could be reached. The Governor declared a state of emergency for a winter weather BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT 12/31/16 event that occurred on Tuesday March 14, GENERAL SWIM POOL UTILITY We Have Three Former Prosecutors 2017 and the meeting of the Township Committee scheduled for March 14, 2017 Interest $596,865.00 $83,815.00 was cancelled. As such, the foregoing Principal $21,125,500.00 $2,573,000.00 ordinance will be further considered for Outstanding Balance $21,722,365.00 $2,656,815.00 908-322-7000 final passage after public hearing to be held at the Municipal Building, 8 Spring- Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Town Council of the Town Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, field Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey on of Westfield, County of Union on March 21, 2017. April 11, 2017 at 8:00 PM or as soon A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on April 18, 2017 at 8:00 Arnold & Mangan, L.L.C. thereafter as this matter can be reached. o’clock (PM) at which time and place objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2017 may All persons interested will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning such be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons. 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains ordinance. Copies of the detailed budget are available in the office of Claire Gray, Town Clerk, at the Municipal Tara Rowley Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, (908) 789-4033, during the hours of 9:00 www.jonbramnick.com Municipal Clerk (A.M.) to 4:30 (P.M.). 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $84.66 1 T - 3/23/17, The Leader Fee: $171.36 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 23, 2017 Page 21 Altieri, Pierce to Chair 2017 NJYT Holds Auditions for Tour of Notable Homes Musical Midnight Madness WESTFIELD – The Friends of Ms. Pierce points out that the BERKELEY HEIGHTS – This p.m. and at the Audio Inc. Studios at New Jersey Festival Orchestra, the Westfield area is one of only a few summer, New Jersey Youth Theatre 172 West Westfield Avenue in Roselle auxiliary and fundraising arm of smaller communities nationwide that (NJYT) is presenting an original Park on Saturday, April 8 from 10 the orchestra, has announced the serves as the home of a professional musical, Midnight Madness, a re- a.m. to 5 p.m. Dance callbacks will selection of Westfield residents symphony orchestra. imagining of A Midsummer Night’s also be at the Audio Inc. studios on Samantha Altieri and Michelle Tickets for the 2017 Tour of Notable Dream, transporting Shakespeare’s Saturday, April 8 at 6 p.m. Callbacks Pierce as co-chairs of the 33rd Homes are $35 in advance ($40 on work to a contemporary urban land- to read will be on Saturday, April 15 Annual Tour of Notable Homes to May13) and will available online at scape. Performances will begin July by appointment. be held on Saturday, May 13 from www.njfestivalorchestra.org. After Sat- 20 at the Wharton Institute for the Midnight Madness’ very current 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. urday, April 8 tickets will also available Performing Arts at 60 Locust Avenue plot includes Theo (baritone), newly “The tour is a much-anticipated at Baron’s Drugs and The Town Book- in Berkeley Heights. Auditions will elected Republican Mayor, who an- local tradition when owners of some store in Westfield; Christoffers Florist be held at the Wharton Institute on nounces his engagement to Milly of the area's finest homes generously in Mountainside; Norman’s Hallmark Saturday, April 1, from 1 p.m. to 5 (mezzo), his Democratic opponent. throw open their doors to the public,” in Fanwood and Periwinkle’s in Milly gives up her political aspira- Ms. Altieri said. “There is a wide Cranford. THEY’RE GONNNA LIVE FOREVER...Roosevelt Intermediate school in tions so focus will be on Theo. Tita- diversity of outstanding architecture For more information go to Westfield will stage Fame the Musical this weekend. Cast members pictured above nia, Fairy Queen (soprano/dancer) and stylish décor in our community www.njfestivalorchestra.org. include: Ben Zakharenko (Scholomo), Sophia Rossetti (Carmen), Matthew Carrie and Theo’s supporter and Oberon, which must be seen to be fully appre- Meixner (Tommy), Libby Herz (Iris), Charlie Garretson (Nick) and Sarah CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Fairy King (baritenor) and Milly’s ciated.” Rappoport (Serena). The talented ensemble of singers supporter dispute the credibility of A Westfield resident since 1980, and dancers is perfection in execut- the election, causing the power to go Ms. Altieri is a registered nurse spe- Bachs ing Samantha Simpson’s intense cho- out in NYC. Puck (baritenor), cializing in critical care, trauma and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 RIS to Perform Fame the reography. Their opening number, the Oberon’s sprite, uses magic to con- nursing education. A married mother of the two voices. Act II scene “A Night We’ll Never fuse several characters lost in a dark of three children - two of whom are The concluding work on the pro- Forget” and the prom scene are espe- Central Park: the lovers, Lydia (so- hard of hearing - Ms. Altieri is also gram (not often produced "live," but on Musical This Weekend cially energetic and cleverly staged to prano/belt) and Sander (baritenor, as advocate for special needs chil- recordings only) will be the Dramatic showcase individual talent. Helena (mezzo/belt) and Detrick dren and their families. She is cur- Oratorio "Oedipus Tex" (S.150) by P. WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter- and celebrations in the worlds of One of the strongest aspects of this (baritenor), and the Queen’s Thespi- rently a board member of AG Bell, D. Q. Bach (1807-1742??). The influ- mediate School (RIS) in Westfield music, drama and dance. production is the ability of the leads ans, a community acting troupe (comic Hand & Voices, NJ Hearing Evalua- ence of ancient Greek drama pervades will light up the stage like a flame Kimberly Jonny, director of Fame to emote through the lyrics and mu- character men) rehearsing for the tion Council and NJ Newborn Hear- this oratorio as it rolls along in the style with Fame the Musical. The pop- the Musical, and public speaking and sic. They are amazing actors who Mayor’s talent contest. Reflecting ing Screening and a past president of of the old American West. It is a love culture phenomenon about the leg- drama teacher at RIS, said “We can’t know how to use their natural voices the ideal example of Republicans and Summit Speech School PTA. story that has all one could want in a endary New York High School of the wait to bring this inspirational and with phrasing, vocal inflection and Democrats actually working together, The 2017 Home Tour co-chair, choral masterpiece: romance, marriage, Performing Arts will take the stage on high-energy musical performance to dynamics to carry the song. Specifi- Theo supports Milly running for Sen- Michelle Pierce, is a life-long resident tragedy, horses and cowboys. Research Friday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m., Satur- our community. We are so proud of cally, Nicole Player whose Sue Snell ate. The Thespians win the contest, of Westfield. She began her career at seems to indicate that up to this point day, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun- the cast and crew who will absolutely character is a relatable figure when and lovers are partnered appropri- Hoffmann-LaRoche/Genentech in commercials were never written into day, March 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on keep the audience dancing in their her conscience starts to work over- ately. With a lush and catchy score by 1996 as a sales representative and any oratorio. P. D. Q., however, in an sale now by visiting ris.booktix.com seats.” time. Her Disney princess – like voice Jack Bender and charming and in- continues working for them today in effort to be ahead of his time, inserted a and will also be sold at the door. This high-octane musical was pro- in “Once You See” is achingly sweet ventive lyrics and book by Cynthia oncology. two-word soft drink ad in the Chorale An unmistakable title from the film fessionally choreographed by the when sharing her remorse over her Meryl, the result is a silly, madcap, Ms. Pierce has two children and is a and Finale. and television franchise conceived amazing Samuel Spare, who has pre- earlier actions. Likewise, Emma jovial romp whose audiences will frequent volunteer at Washington Unusual instrumental parts add to by David De Silva, Fame inspired formed professionally for the past 10 Stern’s Carrie is hard rock - star steel leave the theatre in great cheer. School, a board member and director the calamity, humor and understated generations to pursue careers in the years for such companies as Six Flags, for certain songs and marshmallow Auditioners should choose audi- of player development for the Girls culture of this mostly obscure work, the performing arts. The musical follows Busch Gardens, and more recently sweet in “Why Not Me?” tion songs from a Broadway Musical Softball League of Westfield, a mem- entire manuscript of which is said to the final class of New York City's Norwegian Cruise Line. The musical Kimberly Zimmerman’s rich, and bring sheet music in the correct ber of the College Woman's Club of have been discovered by chance at the celebrated High School for the Per- direction was provided by the incred- mezzo-soprano voice is better than key, a resume, and a headshot. Re- Westfield and the Presbyterian Church Alamo where it was noticed to have forming Arts from their admission in ibly talented Roosevelt School music Betty Buckley’s Margaret White es- hearsals are June 2 to 17 (Fridays of Westfield. been sewn into a shirt worn by Davy 1980 to their graduation in 1984. The teachers, Sabino Losco and Karen pecially in “Open Your Heart.” evenings, Saturdays and Sundays “We are thrilled that Ms. Altieri and Crockett (said to be a violinist) in a vain young artists navigate the struggles Romero. Jonathan Saminski, as Tommy, not only) and June 19 to July19: (Mon- Ms. Pierce have agreed to chair this attempt to create a bullet-proof vest. only looks the part of the stereotypic days through Thursdays: 6 p.m. to 11 important event,” remarked Friends’ Soloists appearing in this concert jock, but playing against type, his p.m., Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. President Alicia Barker. “They both will include Lyssandra Stephenson - Westfield Community Band delicate, ethereal voice in “Dreamer to 6 p.m.). possess the outstanding vision, organi- soprano, Hanne Dollase - alto, Stephen in Disguise” lifts his character’s po- For general NJYT information, go zational skills and local knowledge to Carroll - tenor and Grant Mech - bari- etry to soar - reminiscent of Pippin in to www.njyouththeatre.org or call ensure the success of this year’s excit- tone. To Hold Spring Concert his longing to find his corner of the (908) 233-3200. ing tour.” Ms. Stephenson is a New Jersey - sky. Ms. Altieri enthusiastically notes that based performer active in opera and as WESTFIELD – The Westfield Com- Connors. Even secondary leads are A-team SPFHS Teacher, Author this year’s tour, taking place on Mother’s a soloist throughout the region. munity Concert band will present its The program will include American quality. Emma Shakal, as the gym Day weekend, will hold “something for Ms. Dollase is an international con- annual spring concert on Friday, March Overture for Band, Deep River Suite, teacher Miss Gardner, offers a poi- To Hold Meet and Greet everyone.” The residences will feature cert artist with a powerful and unique 31 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Helen’s Church, Ladies in Lavender, Winter Dances, the gnant duet with Carrie in, “Unsus- WESTFIELD – The Town Book musical interludes, a basket raffle, door contralto voice that has been described 1600 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. Tho- Engulfed Cathedral and The Lochnager pecting Hearts.” The anger-laden Store will be hosting a meet the author prizes, and local vendor tastings. This by critics as "lush," "spell-binding" and mas Connors, conductor and music di- Suite. characters – Chris Hargensen (Lauren event for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High year’s tour also features a ticketed raffle "full of emotionally unfolding depth." rector of the band, has prepared a pro- The band, in its 105th concert sea- Singer) and her bad boy sidekick Billy School teacher Gwyn English Nielsen "Win a Tesla for the Day" with drawing Mr. Carroll, tenor, recently gradu- gram which is highlighted by important son, will be featured in the Memorial Nolan (Julian Mazzola) egg on the on Saturday, March 25, from 2 p.m. to to take place at close of tour. The win- ated with an artist diploma from the classical and contemporary selections Day Parades in Westfield and Scotch rest of the insecure teens who prey on 4 p.m. From Footlights to Flashlights ner need not be present to win. University of Cincinnati College-Con- for wind band. Plains, and at the band’s celebrated weaker classmates. Their scenes that is her collection of character-building “The Home Tour is a key element servatory of Music, where he sang the The program will feature many of the Summer Concert Series beginning in show them turning pliable classmates plays for teenagers. The anthology of the funding mix that’s necessary to roles of of Herisson in "L'etoile" and band’s first chair musicians performing June in Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. into mean girls and guys are chilling. includes 10 chapters, each including a operate the orchestra,” said David Lechmere in "Owen Wingrave." solos in selections throughout the con- Experienced area musicians may in- WHS’s ending doesn’t include the play focusing on a specific theme re- Wroe, music director of the New Jer- Mr. Mech holds degrees from cert. “We are very fortunate to have so quire about joining the band by contact- movie version’s gloppy blood or a lated to a challenge that adolescents sey Festival Orchestra. “The ‘Friends’ Westminster Choir College, where he many talented musicians perform with ing Barry Rosenberg, band president, visible conflagration. Strategic light- often experience in today’s society. have been true to their name in this studied with Margaret Cusack. the band and look forward to these at (732) 356-9400 or by email at ing and staging deglamorize that end- Topics include morality, identity, peer respect since the group’s very incep- Tickets for this event are available in special solo performances,” said Mr. [email protected]. ing. Instead of a full on, gratuitous pressure, love, inequity, sexism, grief, tion. Supplemental fundraising is criti- the church office or at the door. General The band rehearses each Wednesday horror shock version, this milder edi- and tolerance. cal because only about a third of our admission is $20 and $15 for students Library Friends evening from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in tion focuses on the pointlessness of The Town Book Store is located at revenue comes from the sale of tickets. and seniors. For information call (908) the community room located in the not seeing people as people. And the 270 East Broad Street in Westfield Income from the home tour will also 656-7418 or (908) 889-5696. Parking Sponsor Opera Trips Westfield Municipal Building and per- message “Once you see, you can’t (corner of East Broad and Elmer support our critical educational out- will be available in the church lot adja- WESTFIELD – The Friends of the forms throughout the year. unsee,” moves clearly into focus. Streets). reach and music therapy programs. ” cent to Ferris Place. Westfield Memorial Library is offering a program for opera fans. The Friends are sponsoring a Wednesday subscrip- tion series to the Metropolitan Opera at The Leader/Times Website Westfield Junior Musical Lincoln Center in New York. Registra- tion for the 2017-2018 season is now Club Offers Free Concert open for members of the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library. Choice of Provides Robust Features ticket prices range from $198 (Family WESTFIELD – The Junior Musi- Divertimento in C Major (The London Circle) to over $2,000 (Orchestra) per cal Club will present its annual En- Trio No. 1). Dan Shenker and Katie series. Members of the public are in- semble Concert on Wednesday, March Zhuang, piano four-hands, will per- vited to join the Friends in order to 29 at 7:30 p.m., in the First Baptist form Robert Vandall's Jubilation. So- participate. to Assist You! Church, 170 Elm Street, Westfield. prano Samantha Sprechman with Katie The upcoming 2017-2018 season Club members in eighth grade and Zhuang, piano, sings Kait Kerrigan and will have eight evening performances high school from the local area will Brian Lowdermilk's “Say the Word.” (October 18: Les Contes D’Hoffmann, join together in duets, trios and quar- Elizabeth Hendy, violin, Dan Shenker November 8: Turandot, November 29: tets. The public is welcome to attend and Katie Zhuang, piano, will present Verdi Requiem, January 10: Le Nozze the concert free of charge. the first movement of Concerto in D Di Figaro, February 7: L’Elisir Subscribe to Our Papers The concert presents soprano minor, Op. 47, by Jean Sibelius. Florian D’Amore, March 14: Semiramide, April Samantha Sprechman, alto and Schantz, trumpet, and Mikael Evans, 11: Lucia Di Lammermoor, May 9: songwriter Rachel Hamelburg, Junlin piano, play the Polish traditional Clari- Romeo Et Juliette.) Change Your Address Yi, violin, and Mikael Evans, piano, net Polka. Dan Shenker, alto saxophone Roundtrip bus transportation, leav- performing Rachel's own “Not Giving and Ashlen Suen, clarinet, render ing at 5 p.m. from Westfield to Lincoln Up (On You)”. Junlin Yi and Suraj Mozart's Andantino along with the hymn Center is an additonal cost. The Met Submit a Paid Bulletin Chandran, violin, Mira Yang, viola, “Amazing Grace.” Opera deadline for holding the current and Marisa Li, cello, will play two Suraj Chandran and Ray Huang, alto subscription seating is Monday, March movements of Benjamin Britten's saxophones, Ovidio Chavez, tenor saxo- 27. Subscribers still can join after this Publish a Photo Simple Symphony. Victoria Tian, flute, phone, and Stanislav Delaurentis, bari- date and the Met will assign best re- and Mira Yang, piano, render Little tone saxophone, will play Freddie maining seats on a first come, first serve Piece for Flute and Piano by Grace Mercury's “Bohemian Rhapsody.” basis. Place a Classified Ad Hull, a 1944 winner of a Musical Club Rachel Hamelburg and Ashlen Suen, To participate in the Met Opera pro- of Westfield scholarship. clarinets, will present the second move- gram as subscriber or as a standby and Divya Narayanan and Victoria Tian, ment of Symphony No. 9 in E minor for more information, please contact Post Community News flute, and Marisa Li, cello, play the first (From the New World) by Antonin Ulf Dolling at (908) 654-5737 or movement of Joseph Haydn's Dvorák. [email protected]. List Your Organization Place an Obituary Notice Submit a Wedding Announcement Search Past Editions Place a Legal Notice Search Our Video Library The Westfield Leader Goleader.com The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES OPEN 908-482-8855 24 HOURS 908-232-4407 Page 22 Thursday, March 23, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Unconventional Musical Carrie Provides Insight for Teens, Adults

By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY lessness of bullying and inability to seeches her daughter to stay a child. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times reconcile differences. The score, ‘80s rock at times, is Composer Michael Gore and lyri- handled beautifully with a tight group WESTFIELD – Last weekend cist Dean Pitchford are Oscar, of seven proficient musicians led by Westfield High School (WHS) The- Grammy, Golden Globe and Tony John Brzozowski and student music atre Department produced an uncon- Award winners who wrote music for director Lucy Hale who plays key- ventional Broadway musical that, in the popular Footloose film of the boards alongside Mr. Brzozowski. 1988, was called a “famous flop.” same name. Their earliest success - Roy Chambers’ sturdy, functional Carrie, the Musical only lasted five Fame, for which they won Oscars for set features duel staircases, the mov- performances and was given the moni- Best Score and Best Song - are hard able White cottage, ingenious prom ker “Broadway Bomb” by more than to top. In fact, most of the numbers in transformation and an impressive nod a few critics. It was reworked and this show might not be hummable to a church venue. Lighting design by brought back to Off-Broadway in tunes or upbeat number one on the the professional company Lighting 2012 to lukewarm acclaim. Yet if you charts like, “Let’s Hear it for the Boy.” Edge creates illusion and intrigue. ask any of the audience members in Instead, the score feels like a remix of Lest anyone think that the profession- the packed auditorium of the Westfield Rent, Les Mis and bits and snatches of als are running the show, one need High School, that “flop” of a show Into the Woods. When Carrie’s mother only look at the playbill that lists no was transformed into a powerful, tries to persuade her not to go to the fewer than 100 people involved in memorable, teachable-moment pro- prom, it is reminiscent of Sondheim’s make-up, costumes, crews and tech. duction. Witch in Into the Woods who be- CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 Master director Daniel Devlin se- lects out-of- the-ordinary shows, and this choice was not only an unex- pected pleasure, but showcased a panoply of performances that prove that Westfield High School Theatre Department is close to professional. Set in what is seemingly a typical, HORROR SHOW...In Westfield High School Theatre Department's impressive production of Carrie, the Musical last small town, a high school faces prob- weekend, an overly religious single parent, Mrs. White, (Kimberly Zimmerman) shows physical dominance over her lems that plague teen age groups in daughter Carrie (Emma Stern). Spectacular lighting assisted in setting the mood of horror in the show based on Stephen Everywhere, America. Someone is King's book. always the outsider. Based on Carrie, Stephen King’s novel, Carrie, the Musical is the story of a socially awkward teenage girl (Emma Stern) Oratorio Singers Present Music of Two Bachs who discovers, quite by accident, that she has telekinetic powers. Her un- WESTFIELD – Seldom, if ever, does music at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 2 at Following the motets, the entire en- happy, miserable life has been shaped the sacred and serious music of Johann Westfield's First United Methodist semble will offer Bach's wonderfully by a fanatically religious mother Sebastian Bach appear on the same Church. delightful and profound Cantata " Jesu, (Kimberly Zimmerman) who is rais- program as that of P. D. Q. Bach - the The concert will open with two der du meine Seele ( Jesus You, who my ing her daughter by herself. last and least of J. S. Bach's 20 odd Motets of J. S. Bach: "Lobet den Herrn" soul) BWV 78. Written in the style of In a nutshell, after Carrie has been children. However, Music Director (Praise the Lord), BWV 230, and "Sei a passacaglia, the opening chorus is continually humiliated by her class- Trent Johnson, along with The Orato- Lob und Preis mit Ehren" (May there moving in its depth and leads immedi- mates, the bullying culminates with a catastrophic scene at the high school David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times rio Singers, soloists and members of the be Praise, Glory and Honor), BWV ately into the movement 2 soprano/alto REMEMBERING A LEGEND...Chuck Berry performs at the September 2007 New Jersey Symphony has chosen to 231. Both, contrapuntal in style and duet "Wir eilen mit schwachen," which prom. Carrie lashes out revengefully on classmates who have constantly Musicfest at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. The rock and roll icon died Saturday couple these composers in what should composed for chorus only, are joyous is at once ebullient in its forward mo- at the age of 90 at his home in Missouri. Best known for "Johnny B. Goode," be a concert of genuine Baroque and songs of praise and based on verses mentum and the intricate counterpoint humiliated her and it ends where the audience is left to ponder the sense- ''Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven" Chuck Berry’s career lasted humorous "questionably Baroque" from the Book of Psalms. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 over 70 years. Great Golf Incredible Dining Exciting Social Events Fun For Adults & Kids Dream It. Believe It. Achieve It.

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SENIORS SCORESE, DiGIOVANNI, CONCINA, McGOVERN, CAPECE REACHED 100+ VICTORIES Cougar Matmen Had Banner Season; Won UCT, Section By DAVID B. CORBIN championship and finished with a 36-28, and Warren Hills, 48-21. record and placed seventh at the of district titles, placing second Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 21-1 record after losing to Delsea “I was very pleased with this NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic twice, and a pair of UCT titles, Five Cranford High School se- in the Group 3 semifinal — 21 years accomplishments. Some- City (AC) at 132-lbs to up his placing second once and third once. niors completed their wrestling wins ties CHS record. thing I said all year is that there career record to 138-20. After placing third in the region careers with 100 or more victo- Head Coach Pat Gorman was is always more to get and in this Senior Tom DiGiovanni, who this season, he won two bouts at ries in what could be said was a named UCT, District 14, and Re- sport, there are so many team placed third at the BCC, won four AC and finished 34-7 bringing his banner season. The Cougars be- gion 4 Coach of the Year, while titles and individual accomplish- UCT titles and four district titles. career total to 112-39. gan their season by placing third Justin Bonitatis was named District ments to earn that even a great He also qualified for AC all four Concina, also a 124 career vic- in the prestigious Bethlehem 14 Assistant Coach of the Year. season like the one we had leaves years by placing third three times tories wrestler, won 94 of them Catholic Christmas City (BCC) Along the way, the Cougars you wanting for more,” Coach and second once (this season) in in the past three years with the Tournament, claiming three defeated several top-notched Gorman said. “I think this year’s the region. This year DiGiovanni Cougars. He won two district champions (seniors Chris Scorese, teams. The first eye-opener came seniors created life-long memo- finished 38-6 and placed sixth at titles, placing second once, and Brian McGovern and Vince with a 36-32 win over ries and can look back and reflect AC at 138-lbs. DiGiovanni’s ca- one UCT title, placing second Concina), won their third straight Phillipsburg. Next came a 37-25 on all that they did to be proud of reer record rose to 131-30. once and third once. Concina Union County Tournament (UCT) win over Queen of Peace. The over their last four years.” Senior Anthony Capece won qualified twice for the NJSIAA title, defeated Warren Hills for the Cougars went on to defeat Scorese completed his high three district titles, placing sec- Tournament and this season he North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Hanover Park, 36-28, High Point, school career with four district ond once (freshman season), and placed fifth at 170-lbs to finish and three UCT titles and one one UCT title, placing second three with a 40-5 record. See & Subscribe at region title (this season) with times. By placing second twice in Senior Alex Esposito won two goleader.com/ballyhoo two second places. This season, the region, he qualified for AC district, two UCT titles and one BallyhooBallyhooBallyhoo Scorese finished with a 39-4 twice and finished this season region title (this season), placing with a 29-6 record at 113-lbs to second once. This season Submit commentary and items for publishing. up his career record to 111-35. Esposito placed seventh at 285- Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste McGovern (160-lbs) won a pair CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, March 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

lbs in the NJSIAA Tournament, fied for AC his junior season, plac- placed fourth at the BCC and won UCT at 220-lbs. the district and finished 23-13. finishing with a 35-2 record. ing second in the district, third in some key bouts during the regu- Competing at 195-lbs, junior Sophomore Conor Halpin (126- Senior Mike Nigro, who wrestled the region and third in the UCT. lar season as did senior Anthony Dylan Budnik placed fifth at the lbs) placed fourth in the UCT, at 145/152-lbs this season, quali- Senior Josh DeChillo (182-lbs) Ramirez, who placed fourth at the BCC, third in the UCT, second in CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, March 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

second in the district and fin- peted at 152-lbs, won some key match. competed at 113-lbs when the team the ability to bump ished 22-16. Sophomore AJ bouts and gave a special perfor- Freshman Patrick Kalnins needed. According to Coach guys around and many times this Bencivenga, who placed third in mance in an overtime bout dur- placed third in the UCT at 106- Gorman, “Evan Kanterman led to team victories.” the UCT at 145-lbs, also com- ing the section championship lbs. Freshman Evan Kanterman stepped into the lineup and gave CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, March 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

With such attention given to lic but not by who counts. minimize team points and earn they were sent out and gave it the unsung heroes of this suc- the superb seniors, other wres- “Another wrestler who was sent team wins was [sophomore] Matt their all, but in the end were not cessful team,” Coach Gorman tlers like Kanterman seemed to out to take on the tougher oppo- Doran. Both of these two wres- in the lineup to compete in the emphasized. go unnoticed by the general pub- nents and allow the Cougars to tlers put it on the line each time districts, so they are looked at as CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-5 Thursday, March 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

With nine seniors graduating, ter careful examination, one pick up right where we left off, the busy, but having the numbers that lows us to continue on the same including the five 100+ winners, should not jump the gun. schedule is going to stay tough we have and the continuous flow path and compete with tough in some minds next year may be “Looking ahead to next year, my and expectations will not be lower. coming up each year from our teams year in and year out,” Coach dedicated to rebuilding. But af- boys will be ready to fill spots and This means this off-season will be strong middle school program al- Gorman said. Page S-6 Thursday, March 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Westfield Blue Devils Took Third in UCT, Got Second in District 15 Wrestling Page S-9 Thursday, March 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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** Westfield Blue Devil Boys’ Season Was a Basketball ‘Year of Growth’ **

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** Westfield Blue Devil Boys’ Season Was a Basketball ‘Year of Growth’ **

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SPF Raider Matmen Finished Season 19-12; Return Full Lineup Next Year Page S-20 Thursday, March 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary New Police Department Chief Named In Garwood; AFC Building Closed

By BETSEY BURGDORF recommend the council under- was a state of emergency be- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader take a revaluation until man- cause of all the agenda items the GARWOOD — At the March 14 dated by the state to do so, council and mayor were faced meeting of the Garwood Council, which she said will be in about with. He stated that a social media the new police chief was named, two to three years. Ms. Switzer frenzy insinuated the council was the closure of the building lo- stated there would be no advan- trying to hide things from the cated at the Garwood Sports and tage to have it done before the public. “Council was not trying to Athletic Complex was announced, state mandate. She estimated sneak this in while there is a and the budget and the afford- the revaluation would cost about state of emergency,” he said. able-housing development was $120,000. That total does not “We have so much business go- discussed. include updating the tax map, ing on we had to meet. We are Councilman Lou Petruzzelli an- which comes at an additional not trying to pull the wool over nounced that Garwood Police De- cost. the public’s eyes.” partment Lieutenant James The council passed a resolu- It was reported that the field Wright was unanimously named tion, 4 to 2, with Councilman Joe house building located at the by the council as the new chief of Sarno and Councilwoman Ileen Garwood Sports and Recreation police. He will replace Chief Bruce Cuccaro voting against, to refer Complex will be closed indefi- Underhill, who will retire at the the redevelopment of the South nitely. The building houses a con- Avenue Casale/Petro property David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times end of March after serving 17 cession stand, bathrooms and REMEMBERING A LEGEND...Chuck Berry performs at the September 2007 years on the force. back to the planning board. Coun- meeting rooms. Musicfest at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. The rock and roll icon died Saturday Council President Sara Todisco cilman Petruzzelli said the gov- “The main building at the at the age of 90 at his home in Missouri. Best known for "Johnny B. Goode," reported that the budget pro- erning body hired an attorney Garwood Sports and Recreation ''Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven" Chuck Berry’s career lasted cess is almost complete and told and a financial advisor to “crunch complex is closed until further over 70 years. The Westfield Leader that the numbers” and talk to the devel- notice,” Councilman Marc total budget will be approximately oper, Ed Russo. Attorney Bill Lazarow said. “That is all I can $7 million, amounting to a 1- Northgrave and the financial report on this matter.” Board to Take Comments percent increase. group Acacia were hired by the “My question is, as a father who “Right now the council is look- council to help with the redevel- has little kids that play there ing at a budget that would main- opment project. quite frequently, is there some tain all municipal services at their “The number of affordable- sort of health concern that we From Public on Birchwood current levels, but would mean housing units was reduced from should be made aware of, for about a $70 increase on the av- 319 to 298 units and now goes anyone that has played in and By MICHAEL BONACCORSO criteria for redevelopment. Board Specially Written for The Westfield Leader erage home,” Council President back to the planning board,” around the area…gas leaks, members said a public legal no- Todisco stated. “We are at the Councilman Petruzzelli said. mold…anything we should know CRANFORD – The planning tice will announce that 215-235 point in the budget process where “Council did their part; they about where kids may have got- board was updated last week on Birchwood Avenue has been the budget has now been brought brought in a financial advisor to ten sick?” resident Sal Piarulli the 16-acre Birchwood Avenue zoned for redevelopment. The before the full council and the analyze how much of a margin of asked the governing body during property, which the township re- notice is legal procedure identi- public to be prepared for an in- profit the builder is going to make. the public portion of the meet- cently purchased from developer fying a meeting date to discuss troduction by the deadline put Now the developer has to do ing. S. Hekemian Group for $18.5 evolving development details. A out by the state, which is March things to alleviate traffic.” “The answer at this time is no,” million. developer has not been chosen 17, or the soonest council meet- “We live in an area when the Borough Administrator Christina The township is now looking for nor have bids been accepted. No ing thereafter, which is March roads were built when people Ariemma replied. “We are in the another developer to build an blueprints for the site have been 28,” she said. A final budget didn’t have cars,” Councilman process of getting a professional apartment complex on the site. presented, officials said. meeting, open to the public, will Petruzzelli said. “What do you do opinion, but my preliminary The new development would con- The planning board meeting be held this evening, Thursday, with a piece of property like meetings would indicate no.” tain 225 units, 37 percent less for public comments on the re- March 23, at 7 p.m., in Borough that…close to the train. If the “So you are saying at this time than the 360 sought by development has been tenta- Hall. council didn’t do anything here, that there is nothing going on Hekemian. tively set for Wednesday, April Council President Todisco the state supreme court would there that posed a health risk?” Engineering consulting firm Ma- 19. Residents can attend, voice stated that the borough’s tax come in and say these are your Mr. Piarulli asked. ser Consulting, employed by their opinions and view specifi- assessor, Ann Switzer, made a numbers you have to meet.” “I don’t think so,” Ms. Ariemma Cranford, told the planning board cally what may be planned for presentation at the March 9 spe- Councilman Petruzzelli told The replied. it has been determined that the the site. cial budget meeting regarding Leader that the March 14 meet- “Basically, the building is closed Birchwood property meets all the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE the revaluation. She does not ing was held even though there CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-21 Thursday, March 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary ous substance (CDS) in a motor ter police responded to an East detail police observed the occu- violation. Following an investiga- vehicle. South Avenue establishment on a pant of a 2015 Nissan acting in a tion at the scene, police located Wednesday, March 1, Robert report of a suspicious individual. suspicious manner. After observ- heroin and hypodermic syringes Barkoff, 74, of Rahway was ar- Following an investigation at the ing the individual for an extended inside the vehicle. The driver, CRANFORD rested and charged with driving scene, police determined that period of time police made con- Struble, and passengers, Kline Tuesday, February 28, Paul while intoxicated (DWI) after Palacios was operating a 2002 tact with the occupant, Culhane. and Sammond, were arrested, Hopaluk, Jr., 43, of Rahway was police responded to the area of Ford while under the influence. Following an investigation at the processed and released pending arrested on charges of posses- Walnut Avenue and Benhert Place Palacios was arrested, processed scene police found a glass pipe, a Superior Court appearance. Ad- sion of less than 50 grams of for a reported motor vehicle ac- and released to a friend pending commonly used to ingest narcot- ditionally, Struble was issued mo- suspected marijuana and pos- cident. Following an investiga- a Municipal Court appearance. ics, in Culhane’s possession. tor vehicle summonses for driv- session of paraphernalia after a tion at the scene, police deter- Palacios was issued motor ve- Culhane was arrested, processed ing with a suspended license, 2000 Toyota was stopped at the mined that the driver of a 1998 hicle summonses for DWI and and released pending a Munici- failure to exhibit documents and intersection of East South Av- Dodge, Barkoff, was operating possessing an open container of pal Court appearance. possessing a CDS in a motor enue and Washington Place for a the vehicle while impaired. alcohol in a motor vehicle. Thursday, March 2, Troy vehicle. Sammond was issued a lane violation. Following an in- Barkoff was arrested, processed Wednesday, March 1, Jonathan Struble, 27, and Janelle Kline, motor vehicle summons for fail- vestigation at the scene police and released to a family member Ramirez, 21, of Bloomfield was 21, both of Bellefonte, Pa., and ing to wear a seatbelt. located marijuana inside the ve- pending a Municipal Court ap- arrested on charges of posses- Barbara Sammond, 53, of Thursday, March 2, Rodney hicle. Hopaluk was arrested, pro- pearance. Barkoff was issued mo- sion of less than 50 grams of Williamsport, Pa., were arrested Thebaud, 19, and Bryan Lozada, cessed and released pending a tor vehicle summonses for care- suspected marijuana and pos- on charges of possession of a 19, both of Linden, were arrested Municipal Court appearance. He less driving, DWI, unclear license session of paraphernalia after a CDS (heroin), possession of para- on charges of possession of less also was issued motor vehicle plates and following too closely. 2003 Infiniti was stopped on the phernalia and possession of a than 50 grams of suspected mari- summonses for failure to turn, Wednesday, March 1, Nicole Garden State Parkway 137 North- hypodermic syringe after a 2001 juana and possession of para- failure to maintain lamps and Palacios, 40, of Cranford was ar- bound entrance ramp and East Dodge was stopped at the inter- phernalia after patrol units re- possessing a controlled danger- rested and charged with DWI af- North Avenue for multiple mov- section of Centennial Avenue and sponded to a Springfield Avenue ing violations. Following an in- Raritan Road for an equipment CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE vestigation at the scene police located marijuana inside the ve- New PD Chief Named in Garwood hicle. Ramirez was arrested, pro- Board Takes Public Comments cessed and released pending a until an investigation is con- Councilman Petruzzelli told The Municipal Court appearance. He Mayor Thomas Hannen, Jr. said are excited to bid on the prop- ducted about the building,” Leader that spring baseball and also was issued motor vehicle the goal is to sell the property to erty. The mayor said what is Council President Todisco told other sports will have use of the summonses for failure to signal, a notable developer whose vi- important is the development has The Leader. Ms. Todisco said complex, but no use of the build- failure to maintain lane, unclear sion for Cranford aligns with the been preliminarily negotiated to that until an undisclosed matter ing. Port-O-Johns will be in- license plates and possessing a residents’ vision. Mayor Hannen be less dense, while still main- is investigated, she could not stalled, he said. CDS in a motor vehicle. said bids will be considered from taining an effective tax base and provide any further information. “Baseball will have to do some- Thursday, March 2, Brandon developers who have “excellent” abiding by state housing require- The complex, located at 140 thing creative,” Councilman Smith, 19, of North Brunswick financial track records and who ments. Myrtle Avenue, was completed Petruzzelli said, referring to the was arrested on charges of pos- are willing to negotiate develop- Ms. Monahan said the in December 2014. According fact that the building was used session of a CDS (cocaine and ment aesthetics effectively with Birchwood property met the cri- to the borough website, the as a concession stand during prescription pills) and possession the planning board, township teria of a blighted area. She ref- $3.2-million project was funded baseball season. He noted that of paraphernalia after a 2009 council and resident desires. The erenced several criteria — in- by more than $1.2 million in the announcer’s booth will re- Nissan was stopped at the inter- mayor also said it is in the cluding deterioration, faulty plan- various grants. main open. section of Raritan Road and township’s best interest to choose ning, inadequate or improper fa- “I think it is important to note, In other news, the Easter Egg Mohawk Drive for making an un- a developer who is financially cilities, deleterious land use or for the public’s benefit, that this Hunt will be held at the Sports safe lane change and having un- solvent so the project is com- the existence of unsafe struc- council has decided for the past and Athletic Complex on Satur- clear plates. Following an investi- pleted in a respectable fashion. tures, or any combination of these two years not to apply for the day, March 25, at noon. The gation at the scene police located Wanda Chin Monahan, an at- factors — as detrimental to the Kids Recreation Trust grant from rain date is Sunday, March 26, crack cocaine and prescription torney representing the town- safety, health or welfare of the Union County simply because at the same time and place. pills on a passenger, Smith. Smith ship on the redevelopment of the community. we do not want to match mu- Mayor Charles Lombardo an- was arrested, processed and re- Birchwood property, said it is a Maser Consulting in their in- nicipal tax dollars with our al- nounced the 2017 Garwood Ga- leased pending a Superior Court selling advantage that the prop- vestigation found improper soil ready spent county tax dollars,” zette has been sent to the appearance. Additionally, the erty is township owned. Ms. or what was deemed tainted soil Council President Todisco said, printer. All residents should re- driver was issued motor vehicle Monahan said that allows for thor- on the property. Mayor Hannen referring to the county’s match- ceive it in the mail by the end of summonses for unsafe lane ough dealings with whoever de- said he will employ every re- ing grant program. “So if we are the month. change and unclear plates. velops the property and what is source from consulting reports, to move forward with any The next meeting of the Thursday, March 2, Erin developed. legal counsel, Ms. Monahan and projects, we want to investi- Garwood Council will be held on Culhane, 24, of Monroe, N.Y. was Mayor Hannen said he is elated board attorney Mark S. Rothman, gate the costs to see if this is Tuesday, March 28, at 7:15 arrested and charged with pos- the property has been acknowl- to solidify an end-product devel- something we would like to start p.m., in Borough Hall, located session of paraphernalia. While edged by well-known developers opment that empowers applying for.” at 403 South Avenue. conducting a routine surveillance as intriguing and the developers Cranford’s community. Page S-22 Thursday, March 23, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Ferreras, was in possession of for operating an unregistered ve- than 50 grams of suspected mari- suspended license. marijuana. Ferreras was ar- hicle, failure to maintain lamps juana and possession of parapher- Friday, March 10, Tyrone rested, processed and released and possessing a CDS in a motor nalia after a 2013 Chevy was Parker, Jr., 46, of Roselle was pending a Municipal Court ap- vehicle. Holt was released pend- stopped at the intersection of Cen- arrested on charges of DWI, pos- address on a report from secu- pearance. ing a Superior Court appearance. tennial Avenue and Hayes Street session of less than 50 grams of rity there regarding two indi- Friday, March 3, Brian Holt, 33, Walker was charged with pos- for a speeding violation. Following suspected marijuana and pos- viduals acting suspiciously in a of Roselle and Terrell Walker, 34, session of marijuana with the an investigation at the scene po- session of paraphernalia after a rear parking lot. Following an of Newark were arrested and intent to distribute and posses- lice located marijuana inside the 2017 Ford was stopped at the investigation at the scene police charged with possession of mari- sion of paraphernalia and was vehicle. Polise was arrested, pro- intersection of East South Av- located marijuana on both juana with intent to distribute, issued a summons to appear in cessed and released pending a enue and East Lincoln Avenue for Thebaud and Lozada. They were possession of less than 50 grams Superior Court. Municipal Court appearance. He a lane violation. Following an arrested, processed and released of suspected marijuana, posses- Monday, March 6, Eugene also was issued motor vehicle sum- investigation at the scene police pending a Municipal Court ap- sion of paraphernalia and con- Guilford, 55, of Lansdowne, Pa. monses for speeding, failure to determined that the driver, pearance. tempt of court after a 2013 was arrested and charged with signal and possession of a CDS in Parker, was DWI. Additionally, Friday, March 3, Gary Ferreras, Hyundai was stopped at the in- obstructing the administration of a motor vehicle. police located marijuana inside 23, of Elizabeth was arrested on tersection of Raritan Road and law, resisting arrest and con- Wednesday, March 8, Sandy the vehicle. Parker was arrested, charges of possession of less than Coleman Avenue for multiple tempt of court after a 2016 BMW Hart, 37, of Rahway was arrested processed and released to a fam- 50 grams of suspected marijuana equipment violations. Following was stopped at the intersection on charges of possession of less ily member pending a Municipal and possession of paraphernalia an investigation at the scene, of East South Avenue and Elise than 50 grams of suspected mari- Court appearance. He was is- after police observed an indi- police located marijuana inside Street for a moving violation. juana and possession of para- sued motor vehicle summonses vidual acting in a suspicious man- the vehicle. The driver, Holt, was The driver, Guilford, refused to phernalia after a 2016 Honda for DWI, failure to maintain lane, ner in a parking lot on Springfield charged with possession of mari- provide proper identification to was stopped at the intersection careless driving, unclear plates Avenue. Following an investiga- juana and possession of para- police. After a period of time of Raritan Road and Centennial and possession of a CDS in a tion at the scene police deter- phernalia. Additionally, he was police informed Guilford that he Avenue for failing to signal. Fol- motor vehicle. mined that the individual, issued motor vehicle summonses would be placed under arrest for lowing an investigation at the Saturday, March 11, Brian obstruction. While being taken scene police located marijuana Hampson, 27, of Cranford was into custody, Guilford began re- inside the vehicle. The driver, arrested on charges of posses- sisting arrest. Once at police Hart, was arrested, processed sion of CDS (heroin and cocaine) Local Letters to the Editor headquarters, it was determined and released pending a Munici- and possession of paraphernalia that Guilford had active warrants pal Court appearance. Hart was after a 2003 Mercury was stopped out of Newark, South Brunswick issued motor vehicle summonses at the intersection of East Lincoln and Green Brook Municipal for failure to signal, improper and Walnut Avenues for failing to The Doublespeak, Infighting And Courts. He was processed and window tint and driving with a keep right. Following an investi- Craziness That Disenfranchises Us All turned over to South Brunswick gation at the scene police lo- Police on the active warrant. Easter Food Drive cated heroin and crack cocaine We have just experienced two Conservatives – Now town hall Guilford was issued motor ve- inside the vehicle. The driver, events, called “A day without can buy that new color copier hicle summonses for failure to Hampson, was arrested, pro- maintain lane, careless driving Currently Underway cessed and released pending a immigrants” and “A day without instead of using the 10-year-old GARWOOD — The Garwood a woman.” Whatever good cause B&W one. And throw away those and driving with a suspended Superior Court appearance. He license. Knights of Columbus are holding also was issued motor vehicle this was supposed to become, it pencil-extenders! their annual Easter Food Drive. lost its impact as it ended up in Environmentalists – The con- Tuesday, March 7, Louis Polise, summonses for failure to main- 19, of Port Reading was arrested Canned and dry food goods, tain lane and possession of a more harm than help to the im- struction worker can scoop up turkeys and hams can be dropped migrants and women. I propose that speckled Bavarian tree frog on charges of possession of less CDS in a motor vehicle. off from 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays at Saturday, March 11, Louis something better. Maybe tweak and place him 200 yards away on the rear entrance to the Knights’ the focus toward the plight of all another log, so the crew can Castillo, 28, of Elizabeth was ar- Yale Alley Cats Due council hall. The hall is located at rested and charged with DWI of us as citizens and make a finish building the highway. 37 South Avenue, Garwood, op- longer duration to be a week to Freeholders and county gov- after a 2007 Ford was stopped at At High School posite the Food Emporium (turn the intersection of East North make these future events much ernment – That big sucking at Marty Shoes.) Parking is avail- more beneficial. Then we will call vacuum cleaner connected to our CRANFORD — The Yale Alley and Forest Avenues for an equip- Cats, an a cappella group from able behind the council hall off ment violation. Following an in- each event: “A week without……” wallets is turned off for a while. Willow Avenue. Visitors are ad- Progressives – We can all feel Politicians – The doublespeak, Yale University, will perform at vestigation at the scene police Cranford High School, located at vised to use the side-door en- determined that the driver, more comfortable expressing our infighting and just plain crazi- trance. different ideas and not be con- ness that disenfranchises us all 201 West End Place, on Satur- Castillo, was DWI. He was ar- day, April 1, at 2 p.m. They will Monetary donations should be rested, processed and released demned, persecuted or mobbed can stop. In fact this last one, I made payable to “The Garwood with picket signs. wouldn’t mind having this called sing with Cranford High School to a family member pending a alumnus and Yale freshman Hale Knights of Columbus Easter Food Municipal Court appearance. Liberals – Finally, a break from “A year without Politicians.” We Drive,” attention Keith M. those many hands and special could rest easy. Jaeger. Cranford High School Castillo was issued motor vehicle groups Women’s E and Notewor- Gallagher. For more information, summonses for DWI, careless interests that are constantly in Bruce Paterson call (908) 789-9809 or Keith at our collective pockets. thy Gentlemen will join them. driving and operating a motor Garwood Tickets are $5. (908) 789-0931. vehicle without headlights. 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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